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Integrated Energy System Modeling and Simulation
by Haoyong Chen Huaguang Yan Guixiong HeThis book provides an in-depth introduction to the dynamic characteristics of Integrated Energy Systems (IES). It establishes a unified energy network model, elucidating the complementarities between various forms of energy, the conversion efficiencies, and the interactions and influences on operating costs. The book proposes methods for the planning, configuration, and operational control of IES and develops a simulation system for the integration of multi-physical field analog, hybrid transient, and steady-state conditions. The established mathematical models and simulation system are utilized to conduct a series of analyses under typical integrated energy scenarios. These analyses evaluate the operational performance and economic benefits of IES across different conditions. This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals involved in the research, planning, design, consulting, research and development, and operation of businesses related to integrated energy systems. It also serves as an essential reference for educators and college students.
The Pharmacist's Expanded Role in Critical Care Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners and Trainees
by Yasir Alzaidi Mohamed Abdelzaher GebilyThere are few textbooks aimed specifically at critical care pharmacists, particularly in terms of their potential role in diagnosis. Recognizing this important gap, the editors of this comprehensive book have gathered together 55 chapters that provide an overview of core aspects of critical care patient management from the pharmacist’s perspective. The chapters, written by an international team of more than 100 experts, provide an important update on the physiological and pathological mechanisms of key areas of critical illness and the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to these conditions for the pharmacist. There are chapters focusing on specific diseases or conditions, including shock, acute liver failure, acute kidney injury, delirium, and acute pulmonary embolism; chapters on interpretation of diagnostic tests, such as radiology and electrocardiography; chapters on therapeutic interventions, including mechanical ventilation, intravenous fluids, renal replacement therapy, ECMO, nutrition, and blood transfusion; and chapters on specific groups of ICU patients, including obstetric, oncology, transplant, and burn patients. Two of the chapters, on the approach to clinical reasoning in critical care and sustainable pharmacy practice in the ICU, are unique chapters to pharmacy education and training. Providing an up-to-date overview of topics related to critical care and emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis in providing appropriate and optimal treatment, this collection will help prepare ICU pharmacists for their multifaceted responsibilities as members of the ICU team, including an expanded role in limiting misdiagnosis. This book will serve as a useful resource for all pharmacists involved in the management of critically ill patients, whatever their level of experience and training.
Staying Power (The Detective Sergeant Kate Power Mysteries)
by Judith CutlerDetective Sergeant Kate Power of Birmingham CID has had bad luck with romance, so when a polite stranger flirts with her on an airline trip home from Florence, she's more than a little suspicious. She gives the man her business card and forgets all about him. Two days later he's found hanging from a canal bridge-with Kate's card in his pocket the only means of identification.The easy conclusion for the investigating officers is suicide, but Kate isn't convinced. As her subsequent investigations prove, the cause of Alan Grafton's death-and it's consequences-are more serious than she and her colleagues could have imagined. Still regarded as a newcomer in the Birmingham police force, still battling against prejudice and intimidation among the ranks, still fighting to prove that she's got what it takes, Kate is determined to stick to her guns until she finally uncovers the shocking truth.Judith Cutler's keen insight into the contemporary police force and her winning sleuth Kate Power are a recipe for excellent crime fiction, and Staying Power is the second compelling novel in a gritty modern cop series that's been praised by critics and fans alike.
The New Spymasters: Inside the Modern World of Espionage
by Stephen GreyThe old world of spying-dead-letter boxes, microfilm cameras, an enemy reporting to the Moscow Center, and a hint of sexual blackmail-is history. The spymaster's technique has changed and the enemy has, too. He or she now frequently comes from a culture far removed from Western understanding and is part of a less well-organized group. The new enemy is constantly evolving and prepared to kill the innocent. In the face of this new threat, the spymasters of the world shunned human intelligence as the primary way to glean clandestine information and replaced it with an obsession that focuses on the technical methods of spying ranging from the use of high-definition satellite photography to the global interception of communications. However, this obsession with technology has failed, most spectacularly, with the devastation of the 9/11 attacks. In this searing modern history of espionage, Stephen Grey takes us from the CIA's Cold War legends, to the agents who betrayed the IRA, through to the spooks inside Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Techniques and technologies have evolved, but the old motivations for betrayal-patriotism, greed, revenge, compromise-endure. Based on years of research and interviews with hundreds of secret sources, Stephen Grey's The New Spymasters is an up-to-date exposé that shows how spycraft's human factor is once again being used to combat the world's deadliest enemies.
Wedded Bliss
by Penny Jordan Carole MortimerA lot can happen on the way to the altar...Penny JordanTHEY'RE WED AGAIN!When Belle Crawford found herself seated next to her ex-husband Luc at a wedding, she expected fireworks-a display sparked by passion!Carole MortimerTHE MAN SHE'LL MARRYLeft to bring up her daughter alone, Merry Baker had decided that marriage wasn't for her. Now she must reconsider: handsome stranger Zack Kingston has walked into her life, determined to put a ring on her finger....Celebrate Harlequin's fiftieth anniversary in style with two brand-new stories from two of our most popular Harlequin Presents® authors.
Heartless Stranger
by Elizabeth Duke"No woman will ever mean anything to Trent Corbin..."Sandra knew about the tragedy that had claimed the lives of those dearest to Trent Corbin. But although her compassionate heart ached for him, she could never forget that he was her father's enemy....Yet, as an unexpected guest in his home, Sandra found herself bewildered by her deep attraction toward this suave, powerful stranger. Could she teach him to love again-or would the barriers of mistrust stand between them forever?"Ms. Duke captivates readers with...intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters."-Romantic Times
The Marrying Kind
by Beverly BirdAnd then there's the other kind...THE WRONG KIND OF MANSince her husband's death, there hadn't been any room in by-the-books Detective Tessa Hadley-Bryant's life for anything but police work-and that was exactly the way she wanted it. Especially right now, when she was handling the toughest case of her career-a murder investigation that reached into the highest levels of Philadelphia society....So why did the department have to pick now to assign her a new partner who was everything she didn't want? John Gunner was a streetwise South Philly renegade with a reputation for breaking rules-and hearts. And he already had her questioning her sanity-not to mention her vow that she would never love again....
The Romantics
by Galt NiederhofferGalt Niederhoffer's The Romantics nimbly follows the shifting allegiances among an unforgettable set of characters, with a powerful, bittersweet romance at its heart, now a major motion picture starring Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, and Anna Paquin. Laura and Lila were college roommates--one brooding and Jewish, the other the epitome of golden WASP-dom. Now it's ten years later, a day before Lila's wedding to Laura's former boyfriend, and as the guests arrive, Laura finds herself the only one not coupled up. Struggling with the traditionally thankless role of maid of honor, Laura realizes for the first time why she can't stop thinking about her long, tangled relationship with the groom. And it appears that he is not entirely ready for the altar himself.
Teacher Professional Development Programs in EMI Settings: International Perspectives (English Language Education #42)
by Ali Karakaş Yasemin KırkgözThis book showcases a range of professional development activities in English medium instruction (EMI) from diverse international contexts. While EMI offers many benefits, it also comes with challenges for both teachers and learners, especially in terms of language proficiency, teaching practices, and curriculum design. To address these challenges, professional development activities are essential for supporting teachers and learners in EMI contexts. The scope of the book includes topics such as teacher training, curriculum design, assessment, classroom practices, and policy implementation in a range of EMI settings, including higher education, schools, and vocational institutions. The book offers practical guidance and innovative approaches for practitioners that will enhance their teaching practices and support their learners. The book also provides new insights into the challenges and opportunities of EMI in different contexts and contributes to the development of new theoretical frameworks for understanding EMI. This book is intended for EMI teachers, teacher trainers, researchers, policymakers, and administrators at different levels of education.
The Politics of Environmental Education Centres: People, Power and Pedagogies (International Explorations in Outdoor and Environmental Education #17)
by Anne Marie RossThis book juxtaposes a representation of environmental education centres around the globe with centres within the New South Wales Department of Education in Australia. As terminology shifted from nature study and conservation education to environmental education then “environmental and sustainability education” within “sustainable development” the centres embodied and encompassed this evolution. The book traces the centres’ journeys through the phenomenon of the 1970s growth in socially conscious governance, to 1980s-1990s public managerialism, to the tightening tentacles of capitalism. The complexity of education as a socio-political endeavour is made explicit. Themes including the changing dynamics of caring for the environment, and bureaucratic and political manoeuvring, in addition to the effects of activism and globalisation are viewed through a centre lens as the centres survive and thrive in ever increasing neoliberal times. The book will appeal to teachers, academics and bureaucrats interested in the history and politics of environmental education.
Computers and Games: 12th International Conference, CG 2024, Virtual Event, November 25-29, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15550)
by Michael Hartisch Chu-Hsuan Hsueh Jonathan SchaefferThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computers and Games, CG 2024, held as a virtual event, during November 25-29, 2024. The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Chess and its Variants; Go and NoGo; General Approaches for Solving and Playing Games; Nonograms; Social Aspects of Games; and Games with Uncertainty.
Machine Learning for Cyber Security: 6th International Conference, ML4CS 2024, Hangzhou, China, December 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15566)
by Yang Xiang Jian ShenThis book constitutes the referred proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2024, held in Hangzhou, China, during December 27–29, 2024. The 30 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. ML4CS is a well-recognized annual international forum for AI-driven security researchers to exchange ideas and present their works. The conference focus on topics such as blockchain, network security, system security, software security, threat intelligence, cybersecurity situational awareness and much many more.
New Type of Power System And Energy System
by Baoan XINThis book consists of nine chapters, with analysis and research from three perspectives: epistemology, methodology and practice. It aims to go through in-depth research on what the New Type of Power System (NTPS) is and how to build it, proposes the methodology, analyzes the relationships between the NTPS and the New Type of Energy System (NTES), as well as states the paths for building of the NTES with the NTPS. Notably, the book incorporates the development practice of State Grid and discusses the paths for promoting the building of the NTES with the NTPS.
Sinter Plants: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Perspectives (Engineering Materials)
by Arghya Majumder Bankim Chandra RayThis book provides a comprehensive examination of sintering technology and the crucial role it plays in the steelmaking process. The book begins with an introduction to the historical evolution of sintering, outlining its significance in modern steel production. Subsequent chapters delve into the fundamentals of sintering, raw materials and sinter mix composition, various sintering technologies, and optimization techniques for sinter plant operations. Environmental considerations, energy efficiency, and sustainability are thoroughly explored, alongside discussions on digitalization, automation, and quality assurance in sintering processes and its implications. The book also features case studies and industry examples from around the world, highlighting real-world challenges, innovative solutions, and best practices in sinter plant operations. Additionally, it provides insights into future trends and developments in sintering technology, offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of sinter plants and the steel industry as a whole. This book is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of sintering technology and navigate the complexities of modern steel production. With its comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and forward-looking perspective, the book emerges as a seminal work in the field of metallurgy.
Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making: 11th International Symposium, IUKM 2025, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 17–19, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15586)
by Van-Nam Huynh Katsuhiro Honda Bac Le Masahiro Inuiguchi Hieu T. HuynhThis two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making, IUKM 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during March 17-19, 2025. The 55 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 116 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Invited Talks; Machine Learning; Pattern Recognition and Data Analysis; Applications. Part II: Uncertainty Management and Decision Making; Optimization and Statistical Methods; Applications.
Geschichte der Intervision: Der transnationale Fernsehprogrammaustausch in Osteuropa 1960–1993 (Film, Fernsehen, Medienkultur)
by Yulia Yurtaeva-MartensDie Immanenz des internationalen Programmaustausches im Medium Fernsehen aufzuzeigen, ist das zentrale Anliegen dieses Bandes. Die Studie legt eine systematische Analyse der Entstehung, Entwicklung und Tätigkeit der Intervision vor, einer osteuropäischen – und aus heutiger Sicht transnationalen – Organisation, die 1960 zur Koordinierung des Fernsehprogrammaustausches ins Leben gerufen wurde. Den Schwerpunkt der Arbeit bildet die qualitative und quantitative Auswertung des Programmaustausches innerhalb der Intervision sowie deren Zusammenarbeit mit der westeuropäischen Eurovision unter Berücksichtigung der damaligen politischen und technologischen Rahmenbedingungen und Implikationen. Die analytische Betrachtung erstreckt sich dabei auf den gesamten Zeitraum des Bestehens der Intervision von 1960 bis 1993. Mit dieser umfassenden Untersuchung liefert der Band wertvolle Einblicke in die Mechanismen und Dynamiken des europäischen Fernsehprogrammaustausches in den Zeiten des Kalten Krieges und schließt an die gegenwärtige Forschung zum sozialistischen Fernsehen aus transnationaler Perspektive an.
Breeding of Ornamental Crops: Potted Plants and Shrubs (Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies #7)
by Jameel M. Al-Khayri Shri Mohan Jain Muneeb Ahmad WaniFlowers and other ornamental plants are used for all occasions to meet consumers demands preferably novel flowers traits, e.g., fragrance, flower color and shape, early flowering, less water consumption, long shelf-life. The worldwide floricultural industry is worth over 50 billion Euros and can serve as a ‘food security’, socio-economic impact, and generate employment. Ornamental industry is regarded as one of the fastest growing farm industries. This industry is sustained through novelty, thus there is increasing demand on plant breeders in both public and private sectors to fulfil consumer’s needs. Biotechnological approaches such as genetic transformation, genomics, nanotechnology, and gene editing are well suited for designing custom-made novel traits of flowers benefiting both ornamental and cosmetic industry. Moreover, micropropagation is well exploited commercially for large-scale plant production along with vertical and digital farming, and artificial intelligence especially by the floriculture industry. This book focuses on advances in breeding strategies of diverse range of ornamental plants. It is composed of 2 parts, Part I Ornamental potted plants, and Part II Ornamental shrubs. Each chapter, contributed by eminent authors, is devoted to an individual ornamental species or a group of related species. It provides an in depth understanding of modern breeding strategies including traditional methods and biotechnological approaches. Topics covered in each chapter, in relation to the subject species, include current cultivation practices and challenges, germplasm biodiversity and conservation, traditional breeding, molecular breeding, tissue culture applications, genetic engineering and gene editing, mutation breeding, hybridization, and future research directions. Major concepts are illustrated with color photos.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Systems, Control and Automation: ICSCA 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1260)
by J. S. Lather Arunesh Kumar Singh Gangireddy SushnigdhaThe book presents select proceedings of the First International Conference on Systems, Control, and Automation (ICSCA 2023) held at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. It covers topics such as systems, control and automation, sensors, robotics and automation, signals analysis, conditioning and monitoring, circuits and systems, computational intelligence and automation, etc. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals interested in the broad fields of automation.
The Man Who Broke Hearts
by Stephanie HowardThe rake's revenge?They had worked together before, but then it was Justin who had taken Tina's love, casually tossed it aside and moved on to his next conquest. Now she was back in his employ, and Justin was treating her as if she were guilty of betraying him! He was also intent on revenge. Yet she was the injured party! Something just didn't add up. Tina was determined to find out what, and maybe, in the process, win the love of the man she had always wanted.
Fight Like a Girl . . . and Win: Defense Decisions for Women
by Lori Hartman GervasiA kick-ass practical guide that packs a major punch ... without even throwing one! Self-defense lecturer and no-nonsense blonde bombshell Lori Gervasi lays out simple actions and important decisions women must make BEFORE they find themselves in physical danger to eliminate surprise and panic.It's an unfortunate reality that women are susceptible to random acts of aggression, from sexual harassment and stalking to physical assaults, domestic violence, date rape and worse. But women can learn how to protect and defend themselves -- with this groundbreaking guidebook. Let martial arts black belt and accomplished journalist Lori Hartman Gervasi walk you through easy-to-follow, everyday steps for taking charge of your personal safety, training your reflexes, and -- if and when the time comes -- using force. Her program consists of 26 potentially life-saving decisions that every woman must make, including:DECIDE TO BELIEVE IN YOUR FIGHT – Battles are waged from the inside out. Your conscience, intelligence, and guts must be committed to the cause. You and those you love are the things worth fighting for. DECIDE TO DEVISE A STRATEGY – Create a one-way ticket out of every imaginable circumstance, from back-door escape routes to getaways in public places. Think "what-if…?", plan for the unexpected, and be ready for anything! DECIDE TO RECOGNIZE THE THREAT OF THE INITIAL ATTACK – When practicing awareness, you can detect danger before it happens. The bad guy will take steps to get close to you. Watch carefully and identify these for what they are—the preludes to an attack. DECIDE TO MOVE – If an attacker strikes, don't freeze—get moving! Break through your fear with instant mobility. You have limitless options and any movement works as long as it leads to your safety. DECIDE TO ACTON YOUR INSTINCTS – Your intuition is your guide, but you must respond physically in order to be successful. When something isn't right, take action, change plans, redirect yourself, and control your destiny! …along with Defense Do's And Don'ts, inspiring "Power Points," and other survival tactics that can help you to be prepared, stay strong, and FIGHT LIKE A GIRL…AND WIN
Hope of Earth (Geodyssey)
by Piers AnthonyExciting, imaginative, and inspiring, Hope of Earth is the story of a group of heroic men and women, bound by ties of passion, honor, and blood, who struggle to transcend our violent past and forge and new and shinning future.In Isle of Woman and Shame of Man, the first two volumes of the monumental Geodyssey saga, bestselling author Piers Anthony chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of two remarkable families reborn again and again in some of the most turbulent eras of human history.Now, with Hope of Earth, Anthony brings us a stirring epic that ranges from our ancient beginnings in Africa's Great Rift Valley to the windswept Andes a century from now, and includes some of history's most fascinating figures--the mysterious "Ice Man" of the Swiss Alps, the decadent King Herod, the British Warrior Queen Boudica, the Mongol Chieftan Tamurlane, and King Louis XIV of France.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Playing at Love
by Jennifer TaylorTwo-week fiancée...Louise couldn't believe her good luck in winning a luxury trip to Florida. And meeting hunky tycoon Wyatt Lord had seemed and unexpected bonus. Unfortunately, it soon became clear Wyatt wasn't interested in romance-only business. He wanted Louise but only as a temporary fiancée to secure a deal. Even pretending to be Wyatt's intended bride was tempting-if only Louise could convince him that this was one game he should play for keeps!
Kiss Your Prince Charming
by Jennifer GreeneA PRINCE IN WAITING...She'd kissed her share of frogs, so Rachel Martin never expected her best buddy would become her very own Prince Charming. Life-saving surgery had transformed Greg Stoner from ordinary guy-next-door to extraordinarily sexy bachelor. But it was the compelling look in Greg's eyes that had Rachel wishing their relationship could change into something...oh-so-magical.Although Rachel was a treasure, Greg knew he wasn't the man for her. Yet, whenever he insisted her "prince" still had warts, she dazzled him with intoxicating kisses and promises of forever. Dare this frog prince make all Rachel's fantasies come true?HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Your favorite fairy tales freshly told, with all the passion you've ever craved.
The Fair Trade Fraud: How Congress Pillages the Consumer and Decimates American Competitiveness
by James BovardThe Fair Trade Fraud by author James Bovard is a direct attack on US trade policies and on the principle of political control of trade. James Bovard exposed the political and moral core of protectionism, demonstrating that politicians cannot make trade more fair by making it less free. "A disturbing work on a timely topic." --Library Journal
The Unlikely Bodyguard
by Amy FetzerTHE TEMPTING, TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTTired of being Miss Goody Two-shoes, Calli Thornton was ready to kick up her heels for a little adventure. She was a woman with a mission. But a sexy stranger thwarted every opportunity. It almost seemed as if this man had decided to save Calli from herself.Rancher Gabe Griffin had been secretly hired to protect Calli. But Gabe couldn't even keep his professional-let alone physical-distance when he moved her to his ranch for safekeeping. Heck, he couldn't even protect himself from falling hard and fast for the blue-eyed beauty. But a love-'em-and-leave-'em man like Gabe could never give Calli the forever she deserved. Could he?