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The Principle of Virtual Work in the Sources of Mechanical Sciences: A Reappraisal of Pseudo-Aristotelian Mechanica Problemata and Germain’s Article on Second Gradient Continuum Mechanics (Advanced Structured Materials #224)
by Francesco Dell’Isola Simon R. Eugster Maximilian StilzThis book presents critical evaluations of various historical sources and their impact on technological development. The problem of the origins of the Principle of Virtual Work is discussed and an exegesis of the Pseudo-Aristotle Mechanica Problemata is presented. Readers will also find an exploration of the criteria used to evaluate scientific works, providing insight into the selection and preservation of significant scholarly contributions. In particular, the case of Continuum Mechanics textbooks selection in XX century is examined.
Introduction to Group Theory (University Texts in the Mathematical Sciences)
by Ahmed Ayache Khalid AminTargeted at undergraduate mathematics students, this book aims to cover courses in group theory. Based on lectures in group theory, it includes many illustrations and examples, numerous solved exercises and detailed proofs of theorems. The book acts as a guide to teachers and is also useful to graduate students. The book discusses major topics in group theory such as groups and subgroups, binary operations, fundamental algebraic structure of groups, symmetric groups, cyclic groups, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, direct product of groups, simple groups, set on a group, Sylow's theorem, finite group, Abelian groups and non-isomorphic Abelian groups.
Control Strategies for Non-minimum Phase Systems (Studies in Infrastructure and Control)
by Manish Yadav Ashutosh K. Giri Stepan OzanaThis book provides overview of numerous control schemes for non-minimum phase and dead-time systems. The inverse response arises from the conflict of two first-order systems with opposite effects. This feature of the system is known as non-minim phase (NMP) process. The opposite response initiates from odd multiplicity of NMP open-loop zeros. As a result, the controller shows a limited gain margin and bandwidth, implying a robustness restriction. If the user tries to increase the gain, system sometimes gets unstable. Thus, the fundamental notion of providing a suitable balance control theory can potentially improve the performance of those processes. This book is useful to researchers working in the field of control system. The book provides comprehensive philosophy of different control schemes used for the non-minimum phase zeros and dead-time systems. The researcher working on non-minimum phase zeros can find innovative algorithms and novel schemes. Further, they can design innovative control schemes by referring to the content of chapters and specifically tuning after encountering NMP zeros and delay terms.
Schlafbezogene Atmungsstörungen im Kindesalter: Besonderheiten in Diagnostik und Therapie (essentials)
by Boris A. Stuck Barbara SchneiderDas Buch erläutert die Diagnostik und Therapie der schlafbezogenen Atmungsstörungen bei Säuglingen, Kindern und Jugendlichen aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive. Es behandelt sowohl die Atmungsstörungen im Säuglingsalter und die meist sekundären Hypoventilationen als auch die Obstruktionen der oberen Atemwege wie das Schnarchen oder die obstruktive Schlafapnoe bei Kindern und Jugendlichen.
Crisis and Crossfire: The United States and the Middle East Since 1945
by Peter L. HahnCrisis and Crossfire traces the origins of the contemporary challenges facing the United States in the Middle East by analyzing the broad contours of U.S. policy in the region since the government&’s first involvement there in the 1940s. Peter L. Hahn evaluates U.S. policy in the context of such global phenomena as the Cold War and the multipolar international order that emerged in the early 2000s. He explains how the United States has tried, with varying degrees of success, to curtail, modify, and channel Arab and Iranian nationalist movements to serve U.S. interests.Crisis and Crossfire examines the U.S. approach to the Arab-Israeli conflict through eight decades, exploring the interstate wars of the 1940s–1980s, the quests to make peace in the 1970s–2010s, and the enduring strife between Israel and Palestine. Hahn details how the United States has assumed growing responsibility for regional stability and security in the Middle East since World War II, culminating in involvement in the Gulf War to liberate Kuwait and the invasions and occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq. This second edition provides an objective explanation of the Israeli-Palestinian Gaza War; the U.S. stand-off with Iran; the proxy wars in Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, and Syria; the threat of terrorism; and related topics.
The Halal Industry in Asia: Perspectives from Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and China
by Rozaidah Idris Mohammad Ali Tareq Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato Musa Wardah Hakimah SumardiThis innovative, open access volume explores the core characteristics of the halal industry through case studies of five East and Southeast Asian countries—Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and China—representing both Muslim-majority and Muslim-minority societies. The contributors focus on some of the leading sectors of the Islamic economy, comprising food, finance, pharmaceuticals, and travel and tourism, in order to diagnose the challenges they face and the opportunities that present themselves. Particular attention is given to issues of certification and compliance, quality assurance, human resource development, education, legal frameworks, logistics and supply chains, innovation, sustainability, and growth potential beyond the core Muslim consumers in order to offer a critical assessment of the state of the halal industry in comparative perspective. The book shows that one of the most remarkable features of the world economy over the last two decades has been the emergence and sustained growth of the global halal industry. This has been underpinned by several key factors, including a young and expanding Muslim population, Islamic faith-inspired consumption, and a number of public and private strategies dedicated to halal product and service development. This is a significant achievement, especially given major disruptions and risks such as geopolitical instability, the worsening climate crisis, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainties associated with AI and automation. Academic scholars, university students and others interested in the study of the current state of the halal industry in Asia and broader questions of the global Islamic economy will find this volume an invaluable resource to enable them to understand these pressing challenges and navigate this opportunity landscape.
The Anthropology of Human and Planetary Health: An Ecosyndemic Approach (Springer Texts in Social Sciences)
by Merrill SingerThis text introduces undergraduate and graduate students in health or environment-related classes to the mounting crisis of syndemics through the lens of planetary health. The concept of syndemics, developed by the author and now in wide use across multiple health-related disciplines, focuses attention on the adverse synergistic interaction of two or more diseases or other health conditions promoted or facilitated by social and/or environmental conditions. The planetary health framework is an emerging holistic medical rethinking of our understanding of health. It seeks to identify the safe environmental limits within which humanity and other species can flourish on our increasingly imperiled planet. This book offers useful conceptual tools and frameworks for developing a comprehensive understanding of approaches needed to address the health risks of our changing world. The unique coverage of this book is its careful examination of ecosyndemics around the world in light of the growing recognition that on a heavily disrupted planet, a narrow focus on human health is inadequate. Under these circumstances, a comprehensive planetary health framework is needed. This approach seriously considers the interconnected nature of human health, animal and plant health, and the health of the world’s ecosystems. Highly descriptive, with numerous cases of the planetary health crisis, the textbook is written in a student-friendly and accessible way and is an important resource for coursework across environment and health-related subjects.
Case Studies on Blended Learning in Higher Education: Design, Development, and Delivery
by Pradeep Kumar Misra Sanjaya Mishra Santosh PandaThis volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and expectations teachers and trainers face in practicing blended learning approaches. Authored by renowned international experts, it presents selected case studies that delve into the design, development, and delivery of exceptional blended courses. It covers the theoretical foundations and technological affordances of blended learning applied to specific higher education contexts. It includes various models and approaches prioritizing learner-centered blended learning and discussions around technological options for improving learner content, fostering effective learner-learner and learner-teacher interaction. It provides comprehensive learner support within blended learning environments. Each chapter concludes with reflective questions encouraging readers to reflect upon and apply the valuable insights and lessons shared throughout the book. Its multidimensional approach interests teachers, teacher educators, instructional designers and technologists, researchers, and managers of teaching and learning centers within higher education institutions.
Mathematical Modelling by Help of Category Theory: Abstract Perspectives on Models and Coupling of Models (Mathematical Engineering)
by Dmitrii LegatiukThis monograph offers a novel structural perspective on the modelling of engineering problems, utilizing abstract mathematics in the form of category theory. Specifically, the book aims to enhance the understanding of mathematical modelling by developing a category theory-based framework. Category theory is employed to establish clear relationships between mathematical models and their complexities. The theory is then extended to encompass coupled mathematical models, incorporating more advanced categorical structures. To bridge theory and practice, the book presents engineering applications of the abstract categorical framework, providing various modelling examples from real-world engineering scenarios. Additionally, it introduces initial concepts for automatic model generation and error detection in modelling. The theory developed here demonstrates the practical utility of category theory, making this book a valuable resource for researchers in applied mathematics and engineering, particularly those focused on theoretical foundations of modelling.
The Social Life of Biogas: Biogas Users and Their Innovations in Indonesia
by Meredian AlamThis is the most comprehensive book discussing the impact of renewable energy transition by engaging local narratives, and combining this with the domestication of technology theory. Addressing a specific concern, the discussion considers the development of household biogas from an interdisciplinary sociological perspective and addresses the success factors for the implementation of biogas policy on the household level in Indonesia. Drawing upon extensive ethnographic fieldwork in a rural Indonesia, this book explores the interactive process of social and technological innovation from a user perspective. Their social interactions with wider stakeholders such as biogas technology trainers, laborers, construction partner organizations, and fellow users are examined. The author sheds light on emerging evidence around biogas sustainability by engaging a unique interdisciplinary framework that combines aspects of both sociology and engineering. Offering a unique insight, this book is relevant for social scientists, postgraduate students, social workers, environmental activists, communication experts, and engineers working across aspects of renewable energy development. They will gain new interdisciplinary insights and applicable approaches to building household biogas by actively engaging the users.
The Art of Orality: Cultural Aesthetics in the Absence of Writing
by Declan LloydThis book considers how the presence or absence of writing can influence a culture&’s distinctive styles of visual art, proposing that many of the most profound developments in the art world are directly correlative with a cultural transition from orality to literacy (that is, from a culture which only has a spoken form of language, to one which has both a spoken and written form). The study contemplates how the &‘psychodynamics&’ of orality might radically affect artistic expression, resulting in a range of visual traits which in many ways reflect the unique modes of speech within primary oral societies. Looking to the art of a diverse range of cultures and time periods – including Archaic Greek art, medieval art, African tribal art, child art, Outsider art and Modern art – The Art of Orality considers what new insights can be gleaned by bringing these styles into dialogue with orality and literacy studies.
Political Argumentation in Early America: Informal Fallacies in Selected Debates 1789 to 1800
by Juhani Rudanko Paul RickmanThis book investigates the language used by protagonists in four major political debates in the early history of the United States. The first of these concerns the controversy in the first United States House of Representatives in the summer of 1789 on whether a proposal for a bill of rights should be considered in an expeditious fashion or whether the issue should be left till much later. The second is the principal debate on whether a sedition act should be enacted in July 1798, and the third concerns the enactment of the Logan Act of 1799. The fourth investigates the elections for the Legislature of the State of New York in the spring of 1800, which was the key event affecting the outcome of the presidential election of 1800. In each case there was a sharp disagreement between groups of politicians representing different points of view, and each event was significant from the point of view of the political history of the United States. The authors introduce these four debates, as well as the notion of informal fallacy - taken to designate an argument that is unsatisfactory in some way - before analysing deceptive fallacies and demonstrating how fallacy theory can be used as a critical tool in the examination of political argumentation. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of political communication, rhetoric and argumentation, US history and politics, and diachronic linguistics, especially diachronic pragmatics.
Interoperability Principles and Standards: Applications to Collaborative and Automated Systems (Automation, Collaboration, & E-Services #16)
by François Vernadat Arturo Molina Hervé Panetto Georg WeichhartInteroperability is the ability for two or more systems to interoperate, i.e., to share and use common information and/or to use functionality of one another. The purpose of the book is to explain what one should know to be able to understand or implement systems interoperability at the technical, semantic and organization levels of an enterprise system or of a collaborative automated system. In particular, it presents the rationale, the basics, the common methods and the essential standards for the engineering of interoperable systems. The book is intended to serve as a textbook for those who need (1) to study basic principles, concepts and techniques along with applications of systems interoperability and (2) need to know applicable standards for planning, engineering or implementing interoperability solutions. Applications will concern, but are not limited to, automated (collaborative) environments. The book should also serve as a reference document for students and academia at under-graduate and graduate levels or in engineering schools as well as for researchers, practitioners, consultants and engineers faced with interoperability problems in service, industrial, government or administrative sectors.
Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biomedical Sector
by Vipin Chandra KaliaThis book provides an in-depth analysis of recent developments in microbial diversity, molecular biology, and biotechnology related to PHA production. PHAs are highlighted as unique biopolymers that are biocompatible, bioresorbable, biodegradable, versatile, and sustainable—qualities that make them strong contenders for various biomedical applications. The chapters cover essential topics such as microbial production of PHAs from biowastes, co-digestion processes to enhance their physio-chemical properties, and challenges related to regulatory approvals and commercialization. Readers will learn about the diverse range of medical applications for PHAs including tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, implants, anti-osteoporosis treatments, and memory enhancers. The book also addresses how these biopolymers can be fine-tuned for specific medical uses through advanced bioengineering techniques. Particular attention is given to the potential translation of these technologies into globally competitive business ventures. The volume provides expert analyses on how governmental funding agencies can identify prospective scientific R&D areas. For society at large, this book offers novel concepts about the eco-friendly and economic benefits of PHAs. Researchers in biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, and related fields will find this book indispensable. This volume is part of a series dedicated to exploring the vast potential of bioplastics across various sectors. It serves as an essential guide for researchers aiming to achieve sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoate production while addressing critical questions about their practical applications in medicine.
Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Biology, management, and treatment of sporadic and hereditary MTC (Recent Results in Cancer Research #223)
by Friedhelm Raue Karin Frank-RaueAfter 10 years, this second edition is extensively rewritten and updated and provides a source of information concerning all aspects of medullary thyroid carcinoma, including comprehensive actual references for interested scientists. Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare unique tumor which differs from other thyroid tumors by originating from the neuroendocrine C-cell, secreting the specific tumor marker calcitonin. MTC is associated in about 25% of cases with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, an autosomal dominant familial disorder causing tumors within various endocrine glands. The molecular genetics of tumor development is clarified: hereditary as well as sporadic MTC are linked to mutations in the RET proto- oncogene coding for a tyrosine kinase. These RET mutations serve as a genetic marker for hereditary MTC and allow for prophylactic thyroidectomy in gene carriers. The RET-tyrosine kinase is also a new therapeutic target using selective tyrosine kinase inhibitors improving the outcome of advanced metastasized MTC. This book will be an ideal source of up-to-date information for a wide range of practitioners, including endocrinologists, oncologists, internal medicine specialists, geneticists, and nuclear medicine physicians.
Otherness in a Fragmented World: Psychotherapy in Contemporary Society (Field Perspectives and Clinical Practice)
by Michela GeceleThis book explores a key theme both for humanity and for psychotherapy—how we can understand ourselves as a web of relational connections within the wider world that shapes us all.Grounds are the often invisible scenery of our life. They are all that concern us as human beings—the sum total of relationships, events, all that happens and has happened, our conquests, and our connections together with what is unfinished and what has yet to emerge. Moving within a horizon of phenomenology and Gestalt therapy, the author explores how we are continuously built and kept alive through our unceasing engagement with otherness—whether cultural, social, linguistic, gender or otherwise, and so how humanity is intrinsically made by otherness, novelty, and challenging experiences that transform us in a way we can never anticipate. At the same time, we also define ourselves by identifying with certain groups which become part of who we see ourselves as being. Her aim is to describe and connect the forms of suffering and the creative adjustments found today with the grounds from which they emerge, rather than with the figures that stand out more visibly and can blind us.Drawing on extensive clinical practice and a deep understanding of Gestalt Therapy, this is essential reading for all psychotherapists and anyone seeking to understanding how we exist as human beings and as part of a plurality of affiliations and non-affiliations.
Identity: Murder, Fraud and the Making of a Garda Forensic Expert
by John Sweetman'A FASCINATING READ' DR MARIE CASSIDYWHEN A VIOLENT INCIDENT LED YOUNG MISFIT GARDA JOHN SWEETMAN INTO THE GARDA TECHNICAL BUREAU WITH INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE, HE FOUND HIS TRUE CALLING.He spent the next 25 years as a detective garda working on the frontline of crime scene investigations - as both a fingerprint expert and, in later years, a forensic handwriting and document expert. His tenacity and natural eye for detail led him to becoming involved in many criminal investigations and high-profile cases.From the brutal murder of Marie Dillon in Finglas in 1998 to the gangland killing of Raymond Salinger in 2003, John was involved in the search for forensic evidence at these and other crime scenes.He later employed his handwriting expertise in examining fraudulence, threatening letters and counterfeit documents, as well as the investigations into the murders of Jasmine McMonagle and student Jastine Valdez and the horrific Hawe familicide in Cavan in 2016.Identity is both a fascinating insight into specialist forensic fields, which peeks behind the curtain of how crimes are solved, and a bravely told story of a nonconformist detective in a remarkable career.'Eye-opening' BUSINESS POST
Patabahar Bengali class 4 - West Bengal Board: পাতাবাহার বাংলা চতুর্থ শ্রেণি
by West Bengal Board of Primary Education"পাতাবাহার: চতুর্থ শ্রেণি" পাঠ্যপুস্তকটি পশ্চিমবঙ্গ প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা পর্ষদ কর্তৃক প্রকাশিত একটি মনোগ্রাহী ও শিশু-কেন্দ্রিক বই। জাতীয় পাঠ্যক্রমের রূপরেখা ২০০৫ ও শিক্ষার অধিকার আইন ২০০৯ অনুসরণে নির্মিত এই বইয়ের মূল ভাবনা হলো "রোমাঞ্চকর অভিজ্ঞতা ও খেলার জগৎ"। কবিতা, গল্প, গান ও নানা সৃজনশীল কার্যকলাপের মাধ্যমে এই বই বাংলা ভাষা শিক্ষার পাশাপাশি কল্পনাশক্তি, মূল্যবোধ ও পরিবেশ সচেতনতা গড়ে তুলতে সাহায্য করে। প্রতিটি পাঠ শিক্ষার্থীদের নিজে করে শেখার দিকে উৎসাহিত করে—অভিনয়, ছবি আঁকা, সংগীত, হাতের কাজ ইত্যাদির মাধ্যমে আনন্দময় উপায়ে শেখানো হয়েছে। বিশিষ্ট শিক্ষাবিদ, শিক্ষক ও বিশেষজ্ঞদের তত্ত্বাবধানে প্রণীত এই বইটি শিশুদের কৌতূহল ও চিন্তাশক্তিকে উৎসাহিত করে একটি অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক ও আনন্দময় শিক্ষার পরিবেশ গড়ে তোলে, যা পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের শিক্ষাদর্শের সঙ্গে সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ।
Telugu Upavachakam class 9 - Andhra Pradesh Board: తెలుగుపరిమళం ఉపవాచకం తొమిదవ తరగతి ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ బోర్డ్
by State Council of Educational Research and Training Andhra Pradeshఈ ఉపవాచకం తెలుగు భాషా సాహిత్యాన్ని, సంస్కృతి, సంప్రదాయాల పట్ల విద్యార్థుల్లో ఆసక్తిని కలిగించే విధంగా రూపొందించబడింది. ఇది తొమ్మిదో తరగతి తెలుగు పాఠ్యపుస్తకానికి అనుబంధంగా రూపొందించబడిన మూడవ పఠనాంశ భాగం. దీనిలో ముఖ్యంగా తెలుగు స్వాతంత్ర్య సమరయోధుల జీవితం, సాహిత్యకథలు, మానవీయ విలువలు, ప్రకృతి పట్ల అవగాహన పెంపొందించే కథలు ఉంటాయి. ఈ పుస్తకంలోని కథలు విద్యార్థుల వ్యక్తిత్వ వికాసాన్ని, భాషాపట్ల అభిమానం పెంపొందించేందుకు ఉపయోగపడతాయి. ఉపాధ్యాయులకు ఈ ఉపవాచకాన్ని బోధించేందుకు నిర్దిష్ట సూచనలు ఇవ్వబడ్డాయి ఉదాహరణకు, ప్రతి పాఠానికి ప్రత్యేక పీరియడ్ కేటాయించడం, చర్చలు, సృజనాత్మక పఠనానంతర కృత్యాలు చేయించడం మొదలైనవి. విద్యార్థులకు కూడా వివిధ కథలను చదివి చర్చించడంతో పాటు, స్వయంగా కథలు, కవితలు రాయాలన్న ప్రోత్సాహాన్ని ఈ పుస్తకం కలుగజేస్తుంది. ఈ పాఠ్యపుస్తకంలోని కథలు దేశభక్తి, మానవీయత, కుటుంబ అనుబంధాలు, భాషా శైలిని ఆకర్షణీయంగా పరిచయం చేస్తాయి.
Science (English Medium) class 6 - Karnataka Board
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingThe Science - Sixth Standard textbook by the Karnataka Textbook Society, developed under NCERT guidelines, is designed to connect classroom learning with students’ everyday experiences. Emphasizing inquiry-based and activity-driven education, the book encourages children to observe, question, experiment, and reflect on the natural world. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics from food sources and components, plant and animal life, materials and their properties, to physical phenomena like light, motion, electricity, and magnets. Chapters are structured to include hands-on activities, relatable examples, and reflective questions, fostering both conceptual understanding and curiosity. The textbook also integrates essential values such as environmental awareness, scientific temper, and social responsibility. It features child-friendly characters like Paheli and Boojho to engage learners in a conversational tone throughout. Developed collaboratively by experts and educators, the book aims to support holistic development and lay a strong foundation in science for young learners, aligning with the vision of the National Curriculum Framework (2005) to create a joyful and meaningful learning environment.
Models and Methods for Systems Engineering (Studies in Big Data #165)
by Grzegorz Borowik Grzegorz Chmaj Robert WaszkowskiThis book compiles high-quality research contributions from leading experts, providing both theoretical foundations and practical methodologies that are shaping the future of engineering systems. In an era where technological innovation drives every industry, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge approaches in systems optimization, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Divided into three distinct sections—Advanced Technologies in Control, Optimization, and Communication Systems; Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity; and Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Transformation, and Future Internet Technologies—this book covers a wide range of topics essential for today’s engineers and researchers. From the latest advancements in spacecraft orbit control and energy-efficient IoT data management to groundbreaking work in medical diagnostics using AI, the book delivers a diverse array of applications across industries. This book is an invaluable resource for scientists, engineers, IT specialists, and students seeking to understand the complexities and opportunities in modern systems engineering. Whether you are a researcher looking for state-of-the-art techniques or a professional seeking practical solutions for engineering challenges, this book is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly evolving field. Discover how the latest models and methods in systems engineering are reshaping technology and driving innovation across industries. This essential guide is perfect for professionals in fields such as computational intelligence, control engineering, artificial intelligence, signal processing, and digital transformation. It also serves as a robust reference for academic researchers, and students involved in engineering and applied science disciplines.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment: SASBE2024, 7-9 November, Auckland, New Zealand (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #591)
by Ali GhaffarianHoseini Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini Farzad Rahimian Mahesh Babu PurushothamanThis book presents peer reviewed articles from the International Conference of Sustainable Development and Smart Built Environments: SDSBE2024; held from 6-8Nov at Auckland, New Zealand. It encapsulates cutting-edge research in Sustainable Development and Smart Built Environments, featuring global scholars. Encompassing diverse themes, the book explores sustainable urban development, governance, and policy, emphasizing urban greening and climate resilience. It delves into innovative approaches for sustainable transport, intelligent infrastructure, and community well-being. The integration of Data Science, AI, and IoT for optimizing built environments is a focal point, alongside advancements in digital twins and OpenBIM. Social aspects, including equity and indigenous perspectives, are explored, along with health considerations in urban settings. The proceedings serve as a comprehensive resource, reflecting the multifaceted advancements driving sustainable and smart urban futures.
The ‘Kiss’ and the Medicine of Love: A Critical Edition of Francesco Patrizi’s Il Delfino (Palgrave Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Medicine)
by Tommaso GhezzaniThis is a revised critical edition of philosopher and scientist, Francesco Patrizi's manuscript, Il Delfino, overo del bacio (c.1555), with an English translation and commentary. Il Delfino, or ‘The Kiss’ survives in a single manuscript, compiled by an assistant and interspersed with autograph corrections by Patrizi himself. The only modern critical edition of the text, edited by Danilo Aguzzi Barbagli (1975), is known to contain many errors that prevent a correct understanding of the work. This book therefore fills this historiographical gap and at the same time provides a reliable text for further translations of Patrizi's work into other languages.
Future Design for Creating a World Worth Inheriting
by Tatsuyoshi SaijoOur world stands at a critical crossroads. While world leaders wage wars and pursue aggression, humanity faces mounting "future failures" - burdens we're leaving for generations yet unborn. Scientists warn that carbon emissions, nitrogen cycles, and biodiversity loss have already reached dangerous tipping points. Yet we possess what we call "futurability" - the capacity to find joy in creating happiness for future generations, even at the expense of immediate gains. However, our current society isn't structured to nurture this vital human trait. Drawing inspiration from the Iroquois' seventh-generation principle, we've developed and tested innovative social mechanisms through rigorous laboratory experiments and real-world applications. This book, "Future Design for Creating a World Worth Inheriting," presents our vision and practical framework for redesigning society to activate our collective futurability. Through years of research and implementation, we've created concrete solutions that can transform how we make decisions about our shared future. Join us in this crucial endeavor to create a world our descendants will thank us for - a world truly worth inheriting.
Integrated Land and Water Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture Volume 2 (Smart Agriculture #5)
by Dipak A. Jadhav Shivakumar Khaple Pawan S. Wable Ashvini D. ChendakeThis book covers up-to-date research on various emerging technologies in agriculture and agricultural engineering with discussing the advancement and gap between different techniques. In this sense, this book features the application of the newly developed technologies for effective farm management and precise agriculture to improve the crop yield with maintaining the soil conditions. This book includes the application of allied engineering branches to agriculture including robotics, drone technology, remote sensing & GIS, computational modeling, ICT tools, sensing techniques, agricultural mechatronics, nano-biotechnology and applied mechanics, etc. Any upcoming early stage researchers and scientist working in this research domain get idea and knowledge about various aspects and dimensions of water resource engineering advancement and give directions to solve real field challenges for sustaining in future water demand.