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Thick as Thieves: The fifth book in the Queen's Thief series (Queen's Thief)
by Megan Whalen Turner'Impossible to put down' HOLLY BLACK'The Queen's Thief books awe and inspire me' LAINI TAYLOR 'Vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Romance, intrigue, mystery, surprises' CASSANDRA CLARE In the fifth book in the Queen's Thief series, Kamet is forced to flee the Mede empire and abandon his carefully laid plans. But his journey holds the key to the fates of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis. Deep within the palace of the Mede emperor, Kamet minds his master's business and his own. Until whispered warnings of poison and murder destroy his carefully laid plans. When Kamet flees for his life, he leaves behind everything - his past, his identity, his meticulous defences - and finds himself woefully unprepared for the journey ahead. Pursued across rivers, salt plains, snowcapped mountains, and storm-tossed seas, Kamet is set on regaining control of his future and protecting himself at any cost. Friendships lethal enemies circle, secrets accumulate, and the fragile hopes of the little kingdoms of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis hang in the balance. Readers Love Megan Whalen Turner'If you love the world the author has made, how real she makes it, how deeply the characters feel (hopes, fears, loyalties, dreams, disillusions), how completely and confidently she renders the mythology, politics, and culture -- do yourself the favor of reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just love this author's ability to weave a great story with twists and turns to keep the reader on his or her toes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful book. It had me engrossed from beginning to end; loving the characters, loving the world, enjoying the turns of plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm always in awe of how intricately the books in the Queen's Thief series are written, and Thick as Thieves was another wonderful installment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A story that's almost impossible to put down to eat and sleep. Megan Whalen Turner is an incredible writer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Girl With All The Gifts: The most original thriller you will read this year (The Girl With All the Gifts series)
by M. R. Carey'ORIGINAL, THRILLING AND POWERFUL' - Guardian'HAUNTING, HEARTHBREAKING' - VogueThe phenomenal word-of-mouth bestseller that is now a BAFTA Award-nominated movieNOT EVERY GIFT IS A BLESSINGEvery morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite. But they don't laugh.Melanie is a very special girl. Emotionally charged and gripping from beginning to end, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS is the most powerful and affecting thriller you will read this year.'A great read that takes hold of you and doesn´t let go' - John Ajvide Lindqvist, author of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN*Return to the world of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS in M. R. Carey's stunning new novel THE BOY ON THE BRIDGE - out now!*
Vilest Things: the fiercely addictive and gripping sequel to the epic fantasy sensation Immortal Longings (Flesh and False Gods)
by Chloe GongSEQUEL TO THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE IMMORTAL LONGINGS NOW!The games are over. Let chaos reign.Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne.Only Calla knows it isn't really August.Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts.As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, electric enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance, inspired by Antony and Cleopatra.READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LIVE AND BREATHE The Hunger Games so the second I saw this book I knew I HAD to read it and guess what? I was not disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!! (a must read for any chloe gong or any fantasy lovers!!)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Systems: Selected Papers of 19th International Conference, MODS, November 11–13, 2024, Chernihiv, Ukraine (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1391)
by Volodymyr Kazymyr Anatoliy Morozov Alexander Palagin Serhiy Shkarlet Nikolai Stoianov Dmitri Vinnikov Mark ZheleznyakThis book contains papers on mathematical modeling and simulation of processes in various areas: in ecology and the environment, manufacturing and energetics, information technology, samples of special purpose equipment and cyber-physical systems. In the context of comprehensive digitalization, computer modeling becomes a direct component of creating and operating modern complex multi-domain systems. The outcomes presented in the book will be useful to specialists involved in the modeling of real-world and cyber-physical systems, physical processes simulation, management and decision-making models, functioning and cybersecurity models, modeling software and tools. Scientists have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest research in a variety of solutions proposed by leading scientists and to determine promising directions for solving complex scientific and practical tasks. Chapters of this book contain papers presented at the 19th MODS International Conference, November 11–13, 2024, Chernihiv, Ukraine.
Control and Tracking Techniques for Switched Reluctance Machines (Power Systems)
by Wesley Pacheco Calixto Wanderson Rainer Araújo Lucas Diniz Morais Marcio Rodrigues ReisControl and Tracking Techniques for Switched Reluctance Machines provides detailed and practical instructions for implementing drive and control techniques for switched reluctance machines (SRMs), which can be immediately applied in real-world projects. It presents the latest innovations in control techniques for SRMs, which are essential for the efficiency and sustainability of modern electrical systems. The book includes case studies and practical examples that enhance the understanding of concepts and their application in real scenarios, making the content accessible to both students and experienced professionals. It emphasizes techniques that optimize SRM performance and promote the sustainability of electrical systems, a topic of increasing importance in engineering. With a focus on the current and future needs of the energy sector, this authoritative guide is a key reference for practicing engineers, researchers, and practitioners in the renewable energy industry. Presents the latest innovations in control techniques for switched reluctance machines; Emphasizes techniques and innovation with a focus on sustainability; Offers case studies and a practical approach allowing immediate technology applications in real-world projects.
Connected Vehicles Traffic Prediction: Emerging GNN Methods (Wireless Networks)
by Quan Shi Yinxin Bao Qinqin Shen Zhenquan Shi Ruifeng GaoThis book delves into the problems and challenges faced in achieving improved performance in connected vehicles traffic flow prediction in intelligent connected transportation systems and provides an in-depth analysis of spatial-temporal feature extraction, global local spatial feature extraction, and fusion of external factors. The book is divided into ten chapters, and the introductory section presents the history of the development of artificial intelligence and graph neural networks in the context of connected vehicles, related work on prediction of connected traffic, and preliminary knowledge. Chapter 2 to 9 present eight prediction methods in the context of connected traffic, respectively. Each section includes an introduction to the problem definition, model architecture, experimental setup, and discussion of results, as well as references. The last section summarizes the contributions of the book and future challenges.
The Logic of Precedent: Constraint, Freedom, and Common Law Reasoning
by John HortyUnlike statutory law, which relies on the explicit formulation of rules, common law is thought to emerge from a complex doctrine of precedential constraint, according to which decisions in earlier cases constrain later courts while still allowing these courts the freedom to address new situations in creative ways. Although this doctrine is applied by legal practitioners on a daily basis, it has proved to be considerably more difficult to develop an adequate theoretical account of the doctrine itself. Drawing on recent work in legal theory, as well as AI and law, this book develops a new account of precedential constraint and the balance achieved in the common law between constraint and freedom. This account, which involves construction of a group priority ordering among reasons, is then applied to other topics including the semantics of open-textured predicates and the practice of making exceptions to general rules.
Intercultural Competence Through Virtual Exchange: Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Kelly A. Tzoumis Elena D. DouvlouThis book addresses the importance of sustainability and environmental worldviews and the role of intercultural competencies in achieving SDGs acceptance and their effective implementation. Particularly since the pandemic, there is a growth in online education, and this offers opportunities for educators and students that can be exploited with a focus on sustainability. The book provides examples of virtual exchange including Global South and Global North with tools ranging from Project-Based and Community-Based Service Learning, Debates, Environmental Games and Simulations, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, and Accessibility and DEI issues. Additionally, issues of social justice and digital colonialism are a thread through several of the chapters. By providing a broad range of global learning experiences from scholars across several continents from various disciplines that include various post-secondary education based on tools and best practices, the book is a great resource to academics, researchers, and students on approaches to education that prepare the learner for praxis and effective implementation of sustainable solutions for their professional and social future perspectives. Chapter "How can we raise global citizens at home: Evidence from an intercultural virtual collaboration between the Netherlands and Japan" is available open access under a via link.springer.com.>
The Metaphysics of Donald C. Williams (History of Analytic Philosophy)
by A.R.J. FisherThe thesis of this book is that Williams played a key role in the development and revival of analytic metaphysics. This book begins with an account of Williams' approach to philosophy given the rise of realism in the early twentieth century, with a focus on his use of induction and parsimony to argue for metaphysical theses such as metaphysical realism and metaphysical naturalism. It explains his critique of logical positivism and his defence of an empirical conception of metaphysics, which in turn reveals how he took himself to be standing up to rising anti-metaphysical trends. This book then expounds—within the framework of his empirical metaphysics—his one-category trope ontology and its origins, arguing that his systematisation of the concept of an abstract particular (or trope) is his most novel contribution to analytic ontology. This book further presents an original interpretation of his account of concrete objects and abstract universals, engaging with current debates in the metaphysics of properties—sometimes defending Williams, sometimes correcting misinterpretations, sometimes critically reassessing his views. This book also explains his defence of the four-dimensional manifold of time and his objections to competing theories such as the growing block theory and presentism (incorporating recently posthumously published work in The Elements and Patterns of Being, ed. A.R.J. Fisher, 2018), with up-to-date references to the latest work in the metaphysics of time. Lastly, this book analyses Williams's influence on later philosophers such as Lewis and Armstrong (and others in Australia), drawing from correspondence between Williams, Lewis, and Armstrong, and evaluates his place in the history of analytic philosophy, concluding that he played a key role in the development and revival of analytic metaphysics.
Advances in Computational Intelligence Systems: Contributions Presented at the 23rd UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI 2024), September 2-4, 2024, Ulster University, Belfast, UK (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1462)
by Huiru Zheng David Glass Maurice Mulvenna Jun Liu Hui WangThis book comprises the papers presented at the 23rd UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI 2024) held at Ulster University, Belfast, UK from 2 to 4 September 2024. UKCI is the premier UK event for presenting leading research on all aspects of Computational Intelligence. The book is divided into five sections: machine learning, intelligent robotics/navigation, biomedical applications, image processing and applications of computational intelligence. It highlights recent research developments in the field and so will be of interest to those in the academic community and industry seeking a greater understanding of advances in both techniques and applications.
Refractory Wounds: Typical Cases and Analysis (Experts' Perspectives on Medical Advances)
by Jiangning Wang Lei GaoThis book provides concise and practical information on clinical management of different kinds of refractory wounds in a case-based format, including diabetic foot ulcer wounds, surgical trauma wounds, lower extremity ischemic disease wounds, neuropathy wounds, and pressure ulcer wounds, etc. Following the similar format, each chapter covers typical and/or challenging case, starting from medical history and physical examination, to diagnosis, clinical management, and in-depth analysis of key points in treatment. It will be a helpful reference for practitioners working in management of various refractory wounds. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically different from a conventional translation.
Elements of Network Science: Theory, Methods and Applications in Stata, R and Python (Statistics and Computing)
by Antonio ZinilliThis book provides readers with a comprehensive guide to designing rigorous and effective network science tools using the statistical software platforms Stata, R, and Python. Network science offers a means to understand and analyze complex systems that involve various types of relationships. This text bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application, making network science more accessible to a wide range of users. It presents the statistical models pertaining to individual network techniques, followed by empirical applications that use both built-in and user-written packages, and reveals the mathematical and statistical foundations of each model, along with demonstrations involving calculations and step-by-step code implementation. In addition, each chapter is complemented by a case study that illustrates one of the several techniques discussed. The introductory chapter serves as a roadmap for readers, providing an initial understanding of network science and guidance on the required packages, the second chapter focuses on the main concepts related to network properties. The next two chapters present the primary definitions and concepts in network science and various classes of graphs observed in real contexts. The final chapter explores the main social network models, including the family of exponential random graph models. Each chapter includes real-world data applications from the social sciences, using at least one of the platforms Stata, R, and Python, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the availability of network science methods across different software platforms. The underlying computer code and data sets are available online. The book will appeal to graduate students, researchers and data scientists, mainly from the social sciences, who seek theoretical and applied tools to implement network science techniques in their work.
Trauma, Art and Memory in the Postcolony: Turning Sorrow into Meaning
by David CorbetThis wide-ranging book provides a scholarly account of recent and contemporary memorial and counter-memorial practices occurring in the visual arts, across diverse postcolonial topologies and imaginaries. The emphasis is on commemorative creative practices and responses to traumatic events of recent times, within and beyond the Museum. This major survey encompasses discourses on perception, affect and trauma in the visual arts; commissioned civic art and memorial architecture; activist and socially-engaged art projects; creative praxis; and expressions of minority and First Nations cultural resilience. The book offers insights into contemporary exhibitionary practices; decolonial methodologies; and spatial politics, with a significant focus on art’s ability to reveal and reactivate silenced histories, sites and ‘non-places’. It will be of great interest to students, researchers and subject experts alike, across the fields of visual arts, architecture and urban planning; cultural and memory studies; and trauma and affect studies; contextualising the work of artists and curators within some of the most urgent socio-political, environmental and philosophical debates of the twenty-first century.
Philosophie der Gefühle: Zukunftsperspektiven (Vital Turn: Leib, Körper, Emotionen)
by Hilge LandweerDieser Band wirft die Frage nach der gesellschaftlichen Relevanz der inzwischen sehr differenzierten Debatte um die Philosophie der Gefühle auf und bietet ihr so eine neue Orientierung an. In einer 2022 organisierten Diskussion zwischen einigen international renommierten Emotionsforscher*innen mit Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen, die im Bereich der Philosophie der Gefühle arbeiten, kristallisierten sich vier Bereiche heraus, die besonders aufschlussreich sind: 1. die Rolle von emotionstheoretische Weichenstellungen in der Philosophiegeschichte für aktuelle Orientierungen; 2. phänomenologische Beschreibungen einzelner Gefühle, die in der aktuellen Debatte noch wenig thematisiert werden, aber in deutlichem Zusammenhang mit normativen Fragen oder aktuellen Konfliktlagen stehen; 3. folgenreiche theoretische Kontroversen und Felder, die in der heutigen Philosophie der Gefühle noch zu entdecken sind; 4. die Ontologie des Sozialen und die Affekte.
Proliposomes: A Manufacturing Technology of Liposomes for Pulmonary Drug Delivery (Synthesis Lectures on Biomedical Engineering)
by Abdelbary Elhissi Dana Elkhalifa Iftikhar Khan Waqar AhmedProliposome technologies are stable phospholipid formulations that provide an approach to generating liposomes upon addition of aqueous phase prior to administration. In this monograph, the authors review the potential of proliposomes for pulmonary delivery of liposomes via nebulization using air-jet, ultrasonic and vibrating-mesh nebulizers. They explore both proliposome types, particulate-based and solvent-based. The book concludes that both types are capable of exploiting the energy of nebulization to generate liposomes within nebulizers.
Indonesia’s Economy After Joko Widodo: Economic Growth and Transformation
by Csaba MoldiczThis book examines the transformation of the Indonesian economy during the presidency of Joko Widodo and the economic policies that have underpinned it, with a particular focus on manufacturing, services and infrastructure development. It not only assesses the current social and economic conditions within Indonesia, but also explores Indonesia's place within the global economy and the important role it will play in the future, particularly with regard to global supply chains. The need to balance technological modernization and capital investment with economic and strategic autonomy is also discussed. This book outlines Indonesia's economic development in recent years and considers the country's potential for further development in the coming years. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development economics and economic policy.
ADHS in der Schule: Übungsprogramm für Lehrkräfte
by Gerhard W. Lauth Morena Lauth-LebensKinder und Jugendliche mit ADHS haben es in der Schule oft schwer. Dieses Buch präsentiert die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse und bietet ein praxiserprobtes Programm zur Begleitung und Förderung dieser Schülerinnen und Schüler. Es richtet sich an Lehrpersonen in Schule und Beruf sowie an Schulberater, Schulsozialarbeiter und Integrationshelfer. Das Programm kann unter verschiedenen Bedingungen angeboten werden: Leiterinnen-Gruppe: Eine Gruppe unter der Leitung einer erfahrenen Pädagogin. Kollegiale Gruppe: 2-3 Lehrkräfte arbeiten gemeinsam an der Umsetzung. Schulinterne Gruppe: Das Programm wird innerhalb der Schule koordiniert. Interdisziplinäre Gruppe: Lehrpersonen aus verschiedenen Schulen oder Arbeitsbereichen tauschen sich aus und entwickeln Maßnahmen. Das Förderprogramm wird unmittelbar mit der eigenen Praxis verknüpft. Hierzu wird ein „Zielkind“ festgelegt, das die Teilnehmenden aktuell unterrichten oder begleiten. Alle Erörterungen finden an seinem Beispiel statt; alle Maßnahmen werden auf seine Situation zugeschnitten und übertragen. Das Programm fördert in verschiedenen Bausteinen ein grundlegendes Verständnis für ADHS, analysiert schwierige Verhaltensweisen und identifiziert Stärken des Kindes. Es ergründet, wie vorteilhaftes Verhalten verstärkt werden kann, und zeigt auf, wie die Lehrkraft vorausschauend lenken kann. Zudem werden Strategien aufgezeigt, wie der Schüler oder die Schülerin in ihrem Lernen unterstützt werden kann und wie die Zusammenarbeit mit Eltern gelingt. Das entwickelte Übungsprogramm wird inkl. Arbeitsmaterialien in diesem Buch so ausführlich vorgestellt, dass Übungsleitende und Lehrkräfte es unmittelbar anwenden können. Ein unverzichtbarer Ratgeber für alle, die sich für die individuelle Förderung von Schülerinnen und Schülern mit ADHS interessieren.
Subversion: Was von Medienkritik, Kommunikationsguerilla und dem Aufstand der Zeichen übrigblieb (Neue Perspektiven der Medienästhetik)
by Ivo Ritzer Harald SteinwenderGalt einst noch als Primat „neulinker“ Medienkritik, im „Pop" das Widerständige, das subkutan Aufklärerische, überhaupt ein grundsätzlich subversives Potenzial zu erkennen, so müssen wir heute in der postbürgerlichen Gesellschaft neotribaler Rackets einen doppelten Backlash konstatieren, der – in Theorie wie kultureller Praxis – Pop oft identitär und damit: reaktionär deutet. Die Autorinnen und Autoren dieses Bandes fragen, was von den subversiven Konzepten der „semiologischen Guerilla“ (Eco) und dem „Aufstand der Zeichen“ (Baudrillard) übrigblieb, was als subversiv in der Populärkultur gelten, und ob Subversion in der populären Kultur überhaupt eine „Rebellion gegen jede Form von Macht und Unterdrückung“ (Agnoli) sein kann. Der Band analysiert in Einzelstudien sowohl Theorie- als auch Kulturproduktionen aus dem Zeitraum vom Zweiten Weltkrieg bis heute, sowohl um bestimmte Traditionen historisch zu rekonstruieren als auch vor aktuellem Horizont neu zu situieren.
Arzneiverordnungs-Report 2024
by Wolf-Dieter Ludwig Bernd Mühlbauer Roland SeifertDer Arzneiverordnungs-Report ist seit 1985 eine gemeinsame Publikation von Autoren aus Pharmakologie, Klinik, Praxis, Gesundheitsökonomie und Krankenversicherung. Basis sind die Verordnungsdaten von Arzneimitteln für ambulante Patienten der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (GKV).
Proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Dielectric Materials and Applications (ISyDMA’8)
by Ashok Vaseashta Mohammed Essaid Achour Mustapha Mabrouki Amina Tachafine Mustapha AitaliThis proceedings volume provides an international forum for the discussion of current research on high k-dielectric, electrical insulation, dielectric phenomena, and topics related to emerging applications, including applications in biomedical technologies, energy harvesting, materials for critical infrastructure, and smart materials. The goal of the ISyDMA conference series is to provide an innovative platform for key researchers, and scientists from all over the world to exchange ideas and hold wide-ranging discussions on recent developments in dielectric materials and their new and emerging applications. It is addressed to the materials scientists, physicists, chemists, biologists, and electrical engineers engaged in fundamental and applied research or technical investigations on such materials.
Inspirational Entrepreneurship and Stimulating Tourism: Lessons From the Himalayas in India (SpringerBriefs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
by Emiel L. Eijdenberg Manisha Agarwal K Thirumaran Abhishek BhatiThis book explores inspirational entrepreneurial activities in the tourism industry of Ladakh, India. It particularly looks at ways to develop an entrepreneurial yet environment-friendly tourist destination. The book starts off with in-depth historical reflections of entrepreneurship and tourism in one of India&’s fastest growing tourist destinations. Subsequently, the book studies the unique entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities in Ladakh&’s extreme resource-scarcity and remote context based on empirical evidence from entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the tourism industry. In addition, a broad overview of contemporary entrepreneurial activities in the tourism industry in Ladakh is presented, underscoring the importance of indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions for developing sustainable tourism. Based on qualitative data analyses and literature reflections, this book provides scholars, students, professionals and policymakers an alternative view on entrepreneurial activities in the tourism industry of an ecologically jeopardized region.
Competing Schools of Economic Thought: Retrospect and Prospect (Springer Studies in the History of Economic Thought)
by Lefteris TsoulfidisThis book presents a comprehensive overview of the development of various schools of economic thought. Written for students of economics and anyone interested in the history of economics, it introduces the economic thinking of major economists, including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes, and explains how classical economics and modern schools of economic thought evolved also in relation to the social conditions and real economic problems they were trying to address. It covers topics such as the evolution of classical economics, the marginal revolution, the theory of capital and the Cambridge controversies, Keynes’s General Theory, the neoclassical synthesis, and the history of macroeconomics. The author also reflects on the contemporary influence of various schools of economic thought and what answers they offer to present-day problems. The second edition is completely updated and offers two new chapters, one on the methodology of economics and another on economic growth. The final chapter presents and critically evaluates developments in macroeconomics in the years after the "Great Recession."
Globalisation and Human Rights for Democracy and Social Justice (Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research #50)
by Joseph Zajda Yvonne VissingThis book analyses major discourses of human rights for democracy and social justice. The chapters contained in the book examine critically major issues confronting human rights for democracy and social justice both locally and globally. The chapters analyze the challenges that different societies are confronted with, as they attempt to implement, protect and defend democracy, cultural diversity and human rights in an ever-changing world, and culturally diverse environment. Topics covered include dimensional concerns for social justice and human rights and what to do about them, human rights for democracy and social justice, and celebrating cultural diversity in sport. The book will help readers to explore their own views and consider more broadly what may be in the best interests of a fair and just society, as envisioned in human rights treaties, human rights education in schools, and cultural diversity.
Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Seed Spices (Concepts and Strategies in Plant Sciences)
by Chittaranjan KoleThis volume presents detailed reviews on biochemistry, classical genetics and traditional breeding, germplasm diversity, molecular genetics, tissue culture, biotechnology, and structural and functional genomics of ten major seed spices including ajwain, anise, celery, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, fenugreek, Nigella and parsely. The seed spices include the most ancient crops of the world being cultivated for thousands of years as spices, condiments and herbal medicines. Besides adding attractive flavor and taste, seed spices are used as preservatives, and preventive and curative phytomedicines. Despite the immense importance of these crops and their multipurpose utilities, there is no comprehensive compilation of the information on genetics, genomics and breeding in these crops. The present book fills up that gap in literature. This book is useful to the students, teachers and scientists in the academia and relevant scientists interested in genetics, genomics, breeding and genetic engineering and also crop production, pathology, physiology, of seed spices. This book is also useful to the seed companies and industries engaged in long-term preservation, essential oil-based products and pharmaceuticals.
Systems, Smart Technologies, and Innovation for Society: Proceedings of CITIS 2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1331)
by Esteban Mauricio Inga Ortega Nuria García Herranz Vladimir Espartaco Robles-Bykbaev Eduardo Gallego DiazThis open access book compiles the proceedings of the tenth edition of the International Congress on Science, Technology and Innovation for Society, a key event that addresses in a practical and multidisciplinary way smart technologies and their impact on crucial sectors such as sustainability, environment, information and telecommunications, industry and mobility. Through studies with diverse methodologies, basically applied research, it explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things and big data are transforming these fields, solving global problems and improving the quality of life. It should be noted that the novelty of the book lies in presenting research that integrates the perspectives of experts from different sectors, combining the technical vision with the analysis of the social, economic and environmental impacts of technological innovation. In this sense, it has a broad scope, as it is aimed at professionals, researchers and students of technology, engineering, data science, sustainability, etc., as well as entrepreneurs and public policy makers. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in understanding how emerging technologies can transform key sectors and contribute to a more sustainable future, from informed decision making in the fields of scientific research, technological innovation; as well as being a source of inspiration for entrepreneurs and project leaders seeking cutting-edge technological solutions. In short, a key work for those who wish to explore the future of smart technologies and their impact on society.