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Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition: Volume 3: Information Retrieval and Applications (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1246)
by Anu Bajaj Ajith Abraham Pooja Manghirmalani Mishra Kun MaThis book presents 52 selected papers focused on Information Retrieval and Applications from the 14th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition (SoCPaR 2023) and 14th World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing (NaBIC 2023). SoCPaR – NaBIC 2023 was held in 5 different cities namely Olten, Switzerland; Porto, Portugal; Kaunas, Lithuania; Greater Noida, India; Kochi, India and in online mode. The conference had contributions by authors from 39 countries. This Volume offers a valuable reference guide for all scientists, academicians, researchers, students and practitioners focused on Information Retrieval and Applications.
Gemeinsam autonom sein: Personen in Co-Performance mit autonomer Technik
by Christiane SchöttlerAutonomie kann sowohl Personen als auch technischen Systemen zugesprochen werden. Diese unterschiedliche Verwendung des Autonomiebegriffs erfordert eine Ausdifferenzierung des Begriffs der personalen Autonomie und des Begriffs der Autonomie technischer Systeme. Diese Ausdifferenzierung des Autonomiebegriffs bildet den Ausgangspunkt zur Untersuchung der wechselseitigen Vermittlungsverhältnisse des personalen Handelns und des autonomen technischen Agierens. In dieser Arbeit wird aus verschiedenen philosophischen Perspektiven analysiert, wie das spezifische, als autonom bezeichnete Systemverhalten der in soziale Praktiken eingebundenen autonomen technischen Systemen (ATS) die Bedingungen beeinflussen kann, unter denen Personen ihre Autonomie entwickeln und ausüben. Dabei wird die These vertreten, dass das co-performante Zusammenwirken von Personen mit ATS einen Einfluss auf die praxisstrukturierenden Wechselwirkungen zwischen individuellen Praxisvollzügen und deren sozial konstruierten Mustern ausüben können, die das autonome Entscheiden und Handeln von Personen ermöglichen.
Sediment Source to Sink: Deciphering Sediment Connectivity to Large Dams in Damodar River Basin (Earth and Environmental Sciences Library)
by Sk Asraful Alam Ramkrishna MaitiThis book provides a novel integrated solution for sedimentation problems in major dams in the Damodar River Basin. Damodar River in India has been extensively regulated by major dams since the 1950s to manage water resources and control floods. According to the Central Water Commission and Damodar Valley Corporation report (2018, 2006), the Maithon, Panchet, and Tenughat dams suffer from a considerable reduction in water-holding capacity by 38%, 25.17%, and 16.8% respectively due to substantial sediment production from the upper catchment. The unpredictable nature of climate change in addition to human-caused impacts (deforestation, open cast mining) significantly enhanced soil erosion and ready downstream transfer into the channels. Thus, it is essential to identify the sediment source zone and understand the nature of connectivity between the sediment source and to sink (dam) simultaneously managing the sediment yield from the upper catchment is also important for increasing the life span of dams. The book examines the entire domain of sedimentation processes connected to the dams by exploring the upper catchment's sediment source zone and downslope sediment connectivity considering numerous landscape features into account. The book will appeal to environmental scientists and civil engineers, as well as students, researchers, dam operators, government agencies, policymakers, management planners, conservation organizations, local communities, earth science, and applied geomorphology.
MATLAB-based Computations of Chemical Engineering Principles
by Kamal I. Al-MalahExplore chemical engineering principles using MATLAB for data analysis, visualization, and solving intricate problems MATLAB-based Computations of Chemical Engineering Principles is an in-depth textbook that enables readers to transform classical chemical engineering principles and calculations into MATLAB-based calculations. Throughout the text, problems are solved through two methods: manually (i.e., classical) and via implementing MATLAB code (i.e., digital or software-assisted), with a focus on the latter when solving problems involving multiple steps or complex solutions, or when working with large databases, such as dealing with physical properties of compounds. Seven appendices contain large-size MATLAB codes. In general, small-size MATLAB code is kept within the relevant chapter section. All codes have been verified using the MATLAB platform. End-of-chapter problems reinforce learning by students. The textbook includes problems and solutions related to concepts including: System units and measurement, process variables measurement, and measurement variations and uncertainty Types of errors involved in measurements and energy balance applications for closed and open (flow) systems Total and component material balances, chemical reaction stoichiometry, conversion, yield, selectivity, and chemical equilibrium Properties of pure substances and mixtures as well as vapor liquid equilibrium for single and multi-component mixtures Equations of state for gases Comprehensive in scope with a plethora of helpful learning aids included throughout, this is a perfect textbook for sophomore courses titled Chemical Engineering Principles, Chemical Engineering Stoichiometric Calculations, Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering, Introduction to Chemical Engineering, or Essentials of Chemical Engineering.
Dictionary of Antibiotics and Related Substances: Second Edition
by Barrie W. Bycroft David J. PayneBacterial and parasitic diseases are the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to a report by the London School of Economics. Due to the emergence of drug-resistant "superbugs," like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), traditional antibiotics such as penicillin and its derivatives are in danger of becoming obsolete. In an effort to combat this problem, pharmaceutical companies continue to research new and effective antibiotics.The Dictionary of Antibiotics and Related Substances, Second Edition is a definitive reference work dealing with this crucially important class of biochemicals. It consists of a comprehensive survey of the antibiotic field, providing a single-volume resource and a significant update to the first edition published in 1988. Each dictionary entry contains the chemical name and synonyms, CAS Number, chemical structure, biological activity, and a concise bibliography.Entries include naturally occurring antibiotics, such as the beta-lactams (penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems) and aminoglycosides; semisynthetic antibiotics—the most common type available—modified chemically from original compounds found in nature; and synthetic antibiotics, including the sulfonamides, the quinolones, and the oxazolidinones. It is estimated that there are approximately 10,000 antibiotics known, and this revised edition of the successful compilation covers all of the different classes. The dictionary also includes fully searchable downloadable resources.
Geotherapy: Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and Reversing CO2 Increase
by Thomas J. Goreau Ronal W. Larson Joanna CampeA Practical, Get-Your-Hands-in-the-Soil ManualGlobal climate change, increasing pollution, and continued rapid population growth is wreaking havoc on the planet. Stabilizing the environment at safe levels requires a large-scale restoration of damaged ecosystems. Geotherapy: Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and
Figures of Reality: A Perspective on the Poetic Imagination (Routledge Revivals)
by Roger CardinalFigures of Reality (1981) may be described as a polemic against those who feel poetry to be remote from normal life – an abstruse and empty game. The author argues from a contrary perspective, shared by many poets in the Romantic and Surrealist tradition, in which poetry is viewed as being vitally related to our awareness of reality. This penetrating discourse on the roots of poetry in the imagination suggests that the fascination of an illusory image lies precisely in our consciousness of its deflection from reality. Poets can take hold of and manipulate these moments; they are adept in the construction of unreality. The deliberate cultivation of such states of awareness has been a preoccupation of many poets and literary theorists, among them Coleridge, De Quincy and Rimbaud. Roger Cardinal’s commentaries on the writing of these men, as well as other texts drawn from nineteenth and twentieth century European poetry, argues that poems have meaning for us to the extent that we recognise the relationship of the figure of speech on the page to the ‘figure of reality’ as shaped by our perception of the world around us. In this way the book uniquely develops an original and subtle theory of the role of imagination in poetry.
Realist Evaluation: Principles and Practice
by Ana Manzano Emma WilliamsRealist Evaluation: Principles and Practice offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary realist evaluation, showcasing how skilled practitioners navigate diverse fieldwork contexts.Authored by experts spanning academia and evaluation backgrounds across five continents in fields including climate change, criminology, health, and international development, the book provides a rich tapestry of perspectives. Covering participatory approaches, digital and visual data collection, interpreter-mediated interviews, and innovative methods like refuse data analysis, the authors delve into contemporary social research methodologies while addressing issues such as power, insider/outsider research, the nature of evidence, critical and scientific realism philosophies of science, and confirmation bias in qualitative research. Practical advice is provided in areas such as developing a topic guide, combining a realist review with an evaluation, and managing large, multi-site cross-national projects. This collection underscores the creative nature of the realist imagination, highlighting ongoing innovations by scholars and evaluators.With contributions from an outstanding group of internationally renowned experts in realist evaluation including Nick Tilley, a key figure in the development of realist evaluation alongside Ray Pawson, this is the ideal text for students, researchers and professionals including policy makers, professional evaluators, and those at organisations such as thinktanks and NGOs, who require an accessible guide on how to use realist evaluation methods.Chapters: Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
Sensibility and Creation: Studies in Twentieth-Century French Poetry (Routledge Revivals)
by Roger CardinalSensibility and Creation (1977) comprises a dozen critical studies by different contributors on a selection of major French poets of the twentieth century. These range from poets of long-established reputation, such as Paul Valéry, Pierre Reverdy, Saint-John Perse and Paul Eluard, to contemporary poets such as Yves Bonnefoy and Jacques Dupin. The guiding theme is that of the characteristic sensibility which informs the creative work of each poet: the way he has of selecting and patterning the elements which make up the world he inhabits and which in a sense he is also creating. In some instances the poetry is examined for its selective textures and shapes, and in others the critical focus is more closely directed to the linguistic and stylistic strategies adopted by the writer.
Immediate Dental Implants for Esthetic and Premolar Sites
by Douglas Deporter Mohammad KetabiA detailed, state-of-the-art reference for immediate implantation techniques for non-molar teeth Immediate Dental Implants for Esthetic and Premolar Sites presents a detailed and comprehensive discussion of all aspects of immediate dental implant treatments in anterior and premolar sites in both arches. The book offers complete information on managing these challenging cases, providing step-by-step procedures for recommended and often innovative techniques. The authors summarize the latest advances in the field—including anatomically-guided immediate implantation, peri-implant gap management, dealing with compromised situations, soft tissue grafting preservation with customized transitional restorations, prosthetic procedures, early loading protocols, and innovative implant designs. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to screening, along with unique considerations for placing immediate dental implants at different sitesComprehensive explorations of the techniques and outcomes for each discussed site Hundreds of high-quality, full-color clinical and radiographic images demonstrating the techniques discussed withinComplete case management, from case selection to long-term outcomes Immediate Dental Implants for Esthetic and Premolar Sites is a critically important reference resource for clinicians offering implant treatments but will also benefit students, residents, and fellows with an interest in immediate dental implantation.
An Introduction to 5G: The New Radio, 5G Network, 5G Advanced and Beyond
by Christopher CoxA comprehensive and approachable introduction to 5G and 5G-Advanced Written by a noted expert on the subject, this Second Edition of An Introduction to 5G delivers a comprehensive, system-level guide to 5G and 5G-Advanced. Building on the foundations laid in the First Edition, the topics explored include the market and use cases for 5G-Advanced; the architectures of the next generation radio access network, open radio access networks and the 5G core; the principles of radio transmission, millimeter waves and MIMO antennas; the architecture and operation of the 5G New Radio; the implementation of network function services by means of HTTP/2; and the signaling procedures that govern the end-to-end operation of the system. This Second Edition has been thoroughly expanded and updated for 3GPP Release 18, to cover the new capabilities introduced under the name of 5G-Advanced. There are new chapters on: The foundations of 5G-Advanced, including non-terrestrial networks, multicast/broadcast services, wireless backhauling, unlicensed spectrum, and artificial intelligence and machine learningThe Internet of Things, including time-sensitive communications, non-public networks, edge computing, and massive machine-type communicationsDevice-to-device communications on the 5G sidelink, in support of vehicle, aircraft and proximity-based servicesThe new features being introduced in 3GPP Release 19, and the expected applications, technologies and performance capabilities of 6G An Introduction to 5G is written for engineering professionals in mobile telecommunications, for those in non-technical roles such as management, marketing and intellectual property, and for students. It requires no more than a basic understanding of mobile communications, and includes detailed references to the underlying 3GPP specifications for 5G. The book’s approach provides a comprehensive, end-to-end overview of the 5G standard, which enables readers to move on with confidence to the more specialized texts and to the specifications themselves.
Serious Games and Innovation Gains: Think Innovation through Games (ISTE Invoiced)
by St Phane GoriaOver the past thirty years or so, serious games, gaming and playful activities have come to occupy an important place in organizations. While this phenomenon is an ancient one, the use of games for serious purposes has become widespread over the last two centuries, and their development has been exponential, stimulated by that of information technologies. As a result, it has become necessary to understand the specificities of these games and play activities in order to innovate and create value within organizations. For this reason, this book aims to enlighten the reader on their variety, their specific features and what they can bring to an organization. Serious Games and Innovation Gains first uncovers the history of these kinds of games and play, their main characteristics and what they can bring in terms of a vision of the future. Above all, this book explores how these games and forms of play can be implemented, especially in areas such as progressive development, education, agility support, academic research, as well as military thinking, cyber defense or knowledge base building contexts.
Mastering the Construction Startup: A Business Infrastructure Guide
by Nick B. GanawayEQUIPS STARTUP CONTRACTORS WITH THE TOOLS TO BUILD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY For construction professionals starting their businesses, success depends on more than just skill and dedication. Mastering the Construction Startup provides an essential master plan for creating the foundational infrastructure every contractor needs to achieve sustainable growth and upon which every strategic decision will be made. Written by industry expert Nick B. Ganaway, this real-world guide details how to strategically align people, systems, and processes with business goals to proactively address risks, reduce errors, and build lasting operational resilience. Grounded in decades of general contracting experience and research, each concise and accessible chapter breaks down the key components of sustainable success, such as identifying elements of a solid legal and financial base, establishing relationships with essential professionals, and creating a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. Throughout the book, Ganaway, often engaging directly with the reader, offers expert insights on everything from the role of the contractor to elements of leadership to advantages of niche contracting. Mastering the Construction Startup empowers contractors to set up their companies for success during the challenging early years and beyond. Here is a small sample of the principles discussed: Why your company’s culture is critical to your success and how to ensure it will be what you wantBilling procedures to follow to ensure that you get paid for your workYour essential need to hire the right lawyer and the right accountant for your business before your Day 1Your personal guarantee, its extreme risk for you, and what to do when it is requiredThe legal and financial consequences of improper business registration and professional licensingHow to choose the form of business structure best suited to your companyAn essential checklist for startups, and forms you can use The risks inherent in the Sole Proprietorship form of businessThe problems with partnerships and how to address them in advance Mastering the Construction Startup: A Business Infrastructure Guide is perfect for trade school and college courses in construction management and entrepreneurship, and a must-have resource for contractors, project managers, and subcontractors at all levels.
Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery
by Michael M. PavleticFully updated new edition of the state-of-the-art, image-driven reference on surgical reconstruction and wound management in dogs and cats Taking a visual approach to the topic with detailed line drawings and high-quality clinical photographs to demonstrate the techniques described, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery provides detailed step-by-step procedures for surgical reconstruction and key information on wound management in dogs and cats. The Atlas covers all body regions, including the face, ears, mouth, eyelids, nose, trunk, external genitalia, and feet. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include new techniques, updated information, and references. Over 30 new technique plates have been added and the atlas now includes over 200 colored plates and illustrations. There is a dramatic increase in photographic case series supporting the illustrations. Written by an accomplished veterinary surgeon based on the author’s years of research and clinical experience, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery includes detailed information on: Anatomy of the skin, principles of wound healing and wound management, topical wound care products, management of common complications, and bandages, dressings, external splints, and protective devicesWound drainage techniques, negative pressure wound therapy, and management of specific wounds including bites, thermal, frostbite, gunshot/arrow wounds, pressure ulcers, hygromas, snake/spider bites, and porcupine quillsTension relieving techniques, skin stretching techniques, tissue expanders, local and distant skin flaps, axial pattern skin flaps, skin grafting techniques, and surgical dermatomeFacial, nasal, eyelid, and oral reconstructive surgery, including cleft lip and cleft palate repair, muscle flaps and myocutaneous flaps, pinnal reconstruction, and aural hematoma managementFoot pad reconstruction, reconstructive surgery of the prepuce and vulva, techniques for fecal incontinence and atresia ani, use of the omentum, and a supplemental reconstructive surgery case series The Fifth Edition of Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery is a practical, complete, and state-of-the art reference for veterinary surgeons, surgical oncologists, residents, interns, and small animal practitioners to help them effectively manage wounds and reconstruct the variety of soft tissue defects encountered in dogs and cats.
Generative AI for Trading and Asset Management
by Hamlet Jesse Medina Ruiz Ernest P. ChanExpert guide on using AI to supercharge traders' productivity, optimize portfolios, and suggest new trading strategies Generative AI for Trading and Asset Management is an essential guide to understand how generative AI has emerged as a transformative force in the realm of asset management, particularly in the context of trading, due to its ability to analyze vast datasets, identify intricate patterns, and suggest complex trading strategies. Practically, this book explains how to utilize various types of AI: unsupervised learning, supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and large language models to suggest new trading strategies, manage risks, optimize trading strategies and portfolios, and generally improve the productivity of algorithmic and discretionary traders alike. These techniques converge into an algorithm to trade on the Federal Reserve chair's press conferences in real time. Written by Hamlet Medina, chief data scientist Criteo, and Ernie Chan, founder of QTS Capital Management and Predictnow.ai, this book explores topics including: How large language models and other machine learning techniques can improve productivity of algorithmic and discretionary traders from ideation, signal generations, backtesting, risk management, to portfolio optimization The pros and cons of tree-based models vs neural networks as they relate to financial applications. How regularization techniques can enhance out of sample performance Comprehensive exploration of the main families of explicit and implicit generative models for modeling high-dimensional data, including their advantages and limitations in model representation and training, sampling quality and speed, and representation learning. Techniques for combining and utilizing generative models to address data scarcity and enhance data augmentation for training ML models in financial applications like market simulations, sentiment analysis, risk management, and more. Application of generative AI models for processing fundamental data to develop trading signals. Exploration of efficient methods for deploying large models into production, highlighting techniques and strategies to enhance inference efficiency, such as model pruning, quantization, and knowledge distillation. Using existing LLMs to translate Federal Reserve Chair's speeches to text and generate trading signals. Generative AI for Trading and Asset Management earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all asset managers seeking to harness the ever-changing landscape of AI technologies to navigate financial markets.
Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture
by Pardeep Singh Ankit Kumar Singh Vipendra Kumar Singh Vijay KumarProvides detailed guidance on harnessing nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture, combines theoretical frameworks with actionable strategies Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture offers an in-depth exploration of how nanotechnology is revolutionizing agricultural practices to enhance crop productivity and environmental sustainability. Addressing key challenges in conventional agriculture, this volume presents the cutting-edge roles of various nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and quantum dots, in boosting efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Emphasizing practical solutions, ranging from nano biofertilizers and nanobioremediation to innovative pest control strategies, an expert panel of authors provides a roadmap for integrating nanotechnology into sustainable agricultural systems. In-depth chapters describe both the fabrication of nanomaterials and their application in soil quality assessment, pollutant remediation, and crop disease management. Throughout the text, the authors highlight opportunities and address challenges to ensure the safe and effective adoption of these technologies. Enhancing crop productivity and environmental health through innovative solutions, Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture: Explores a wide range of nanotechnologies for use in agriculture, including plant-based nanomaterials, chitosan nanoparticles, and silver nanoparticlesPresents strategies for minimizing environmental and health impacts while maximizing crop productivityIncorporates the latest developments in nanobiotechnology, phytonanotechnology, and nano-bioremediationDiscusses the challenges and potential risks of nanomaterial-based chemicals in agricultural systemsExamines diverse case studies and strategies to achieve food security and sustainable agriculture on a global scale Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture is essential reading for advanced students, researchers, and professionals in environmental science, material science, and agriculture. It is well-suited as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses in sustainable agriculture or nanotechnology, as well as a reference for professionals in research and development, policymaking, and industry.
UX for AI: A Framework for Designing AI-Driven Products
by Greg NudelmanLearn to research, plan, design, and test the UX of AI-powered products Unlock the future of design with UX for AI—your indispensable guide to not only surviving but thriving in a world powered by artificial intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned UX designer or a budding design student, this book offers a lifeline for navigating the new normal, ensuring you stay relevant, valuable, and indispensable to your organization. In UX for AI: A Framework for Designing AI-Driven Products, Greg Nudelman—a seasoned UX designer and AI strategist—delivers a battle-tested framework that helps you keep your edge, thrive in your design job, and seize the opportunities AI brings to the table. Drawing on insights from 35 real-world AI projects and acknowledging the hard truth that 85% of AI initiatives fail, this book equips you with the practical skills you need to reverse those odds. You'll gain powerful tools to research, plan, design, and test user experiences that seamlessly integrate human-AI interactions. From practical design techniques to proven user research methods, this is the essential guide for anyone determined to create AI products that not only succeed but set new standards of value and impact. Inside the book: Hands-on exercises: Build your confidence and skills with practice UX design tasks like Digital Twin and Value Matrix, which you can immediately apply to your own AI projects. Common AI patterns and best practices: Explore design strategies for LLMs (Large Language Models), search engines, copilots, and more. Proven user research strategies: Learn how to uncover user needs and behaviors in this brave new world of AI-powered design. Real-world case studies: See how simple, practical UX approaches have prevented multimillion-dollar failures and unlocked unprecedented value. Perfect for any UX designer working with AI-enabled and AI-driven products, UX for AI is also a must-read resource for designers-in-training and design students with an interest in artificial intelligence and contemporary design.
Knowing Enough: A Conversation About Money and Life--and Figuring Out What to Do with Yours
by John C. Bogle William J. BernsteinJohn C. Bogle and William Bernstein define “enough” and suggest another golden rule: never confuse your self-worth with your net worth. Knowing Enough combines the penetrating insights into investing and life of John C. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard and the pioneer of index investing, and the priceless practical advice of William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Four Pillars of Investing and market historian. Their conversations were the centerpiece of Boglehead meetings until Bogle’s passing on January 19, 2019. The book combines Bogle’s insights from his bestselling Enough and Bernstein’s practical how-to, If You Can. Their goal: to inspire you to lead a meaningful life that reaches well beyond your net worth to touch upon matters of self-worth, and to provide you with the means of doing so. You’ll also find: How to focus less on chasing financial success and more on living a meaningful life Insight into investing wisely and contributing to the common good Reflections on lessons learned from Bogle throughout his career Written in the same conversational tone found between Bogle and Bernstein at Boglehead events, Knowing Enough challenges readers to rethink their relationship with money, business, and society.
Unassimilable: An Asian Diasporic Manifesto for the Twenty-First Century
by Bianca Mabute-LouieA scholar and activist’s brilliant socio-political examination of Asian Americans who refuse to assimilate and instead build their own belonging on their own terms outside of mainstream American institutions.In this hard-hitting and deeply personal book, a combination of manifesto and memoir, scholar, sociologist, and activist Bianca Mabute-Louie transforms the ways we understand race, class, citizenship, and the concept of assimilation and its impact on Asian American communities from the nineteenth century to present day.UNASSIMILABLE opens with a focus on the San Gabriel Valley (SGV), the first Asian ethnoburb in Los Angeles County and in the nation, where she grew up. A suburban neighborhood with a conspicuous Asian immigrant population, SGV thrives not because of its assimilation into Whiteness, but because of its unapologetic catering to its immigrant community.Mabute-Louie then examines “Predominantly White Institutions With A lot of Asians” and how these institutions shape the racial politics of Asian Americans and Asian internationals, including the fight against affirmative action and the fight for ethnic studies. She moves on to interrogate the role of the religion, showing how the immigrant church is a sanctuary even as it is an extension of colonialism and the American Empire. In the book’s conclusion, Bianca looks to the future, boldly proposing a reconsideration of the term Asian American for a new label that better clarifies who Asians in America are today.UNASSIMILABLE offers a radical vision of Asian American political identity informed by a refusal of Whiteness and collective care for each other. It is a forthright declaration against assimilation and in service of cross-racial, anti-imperialist solidarity and revolutionary politics. Scholarly yet accessible, informative and informed, this book is a major addition to Ethnic Studies and American Studies.
Pretty Girls: A Novel
by Karin SlaughterLee Child says it’s “stunning… certain to be a book of the year.” Kathy Reichs calls it “extraordinary… a major achievement.” Gillian Flynn says of Karin Slaughter: “I’d follow her anywhere.”Sisters. Strangers. Survivors.More than twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia’s teenaged sister Julia vanished without a trace. The two women have not spoken since, and now their lives could not be more different. Claire is the glamorous trophy wife of an Atlanta millionaire. Lydia, a single mother, dates an ex-con and struggles to make ends meet. But neither has recovered from the horror and heartbreak of their shared loss—a devastating wound that's cruelly ripped open when Claire's husband is killed.The disappearance of a teenage girl and the murder of a middle-aged man, almost a quarter-century apart: what could connect them? Forming a wary truce, the surviving sisters look to the past to find the truth, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago . . . and uncovering the possibility of redemption, and revenge, where they least expect it.Powerful, poignant, and utterly gripping, packed with indelible characters and unforgettable twists, Pretty Girls is a masterful novel from one of the finest writers working today.
Murder at the Fair: A completely gripping British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseReaders are hooked by the unmissable Maisie Cooper cosy crime series!'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of wit, mystery, and small town politics... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It is a lovely day at the fair... but someone thinks it is a lovely day for murder...Summer is in full swing in the picturesque Sussex countryside, and Maisie Cooper is bound for the annual Bitling Fair.Maisie expects to enjoy homemade cakes, a glass of cider and a spot of Morris dancing.But what she doesn't bargain for is the tensions running high between the villagers of East Bitling and the disagreements being stirred up by the high and mighty Lady Catherine, from the big house on the hill. Is this nothing more than village politics? Or by the time the sun has set on the fair, will Maisie Cooper have another murder on her hands?An addictive and perfectly witty cosy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Agatha Christie. Everyone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'A charming series, and I look forward to reading more' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at Church Lodge: A completely gripping British cozy mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg Mosse'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maisie Cooper is no detective, thank you very much. But she might just solve a murder... Maisie left the picture-perfect village of Framlington years ago. But when her brother Stephen asks for her help out of the blue she soon finds herself back among the windy lanes and open green fields.But it's not the family reunion she hoped for - upon arrival she learns that she's too late. Stephen is dead. And not just dead - murdered. Frustrated by the slow police investigation headed up by handsome Sergeant Wingard, Maisie determines to start asking questions herself.But the longer Maisie stays, and the deeper she digs, the more she begins to sense something sinister at the heart of the village. What secrets are the residents so desperate to keep hidden? And what exactly was her brother going to tell her before his mysterious demise? And when another death rocks the community, Maisie fears that she needs to catch the killer before they catch her...Don't miss the next utterly charming instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mysteries, Murder at Sunny View, available to pre-order now! Everyone loves Murder at Church Lodge:'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Classic cosy murder mystery... several red herrings, and I didn't guess the ending... An excellent start to a series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the twists and turns in this book and can't wait for the next one' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A cosy mystery with a lot of heart that sucked me in from page one and kept me guessing until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the small village setting... I thought the characters were fantastic and I loved the gossip in village life. I kept guessing how everything tied in, and had a huge shock when the ending was revealed' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Symbiotic Intelligence: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2024) (Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication)
by Hua Chai Ding Wen Nic Bao Zhe Guo Philip F. YuanThis open access book is a compilation of selected papers from The 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2024). The work focuses on novel techniques for computational design and robotic fabrication. The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers, designers, and engineers in the industry. Also, readers will encounter new ideas about understanding symbiotic intelligence in architecture.
Journal of Political Economy, volume 133 number 5 (May 2025)
by Journal of Political EconomyThis is volume 133 issue 5 of Journal of Political Economy. One of the oldest and most prestigious journals in economics, the Journal of Political Economy presents significant and essential scholarship in economic theory and practice. The journal publishes highly selective and widely cited analytical, interpretive, and empirical studies in a number of areas, including monetary theory, fiscal policy, labor economics, development, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, international trade and finance, industrial organization, and social economics.
Spook Street: The bestselling thrillers that inspired the hit Apple TV+ show Slow Horses (Slough House Thriller 4) (Slough House Thriller #4)
by Mick Herron*Discover The Secret Hours, the gripping new thriller from Mick Herron and an unmissable read for Slough House fans**Now a major TV series starring Gary Oldman*'A terrific spy novel' Ian RankinTwenty years retired from the Intelligence Service, David Cartwright still knows where all the bones are buried. But when he forgets that secrets are supposed to stay hidden, there's suddenly a target on his back.The 'Old Bastard' raised his grandson to be a hero, not a slow horse. Now, far from joining the myths and legends of Spook Street, River Cartwright is part of Jackson Lamb's team of pen-pushing no-hopers at Slough House. Which doesn't mean he won't ditch everything and go rogue when his grandfather comes under threat.Lamb worked with Cartwright back in the day, and knows better than most that this is no innocent old man. So when a panic button raises the alarm at Intelligence Service HQ, it's Lamb who's called on to identify the body. And it's Lamb who'll do whatever's necessary to protect an agent in peril.'A modern masterpiece' Irish Times'Outstanding' Daily Telegraph