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Medieval Media: Bodies, Networks, Chaucer (The Middle Ages Series)
by Ingrid NelsonTraces the development of media concepts across scientific, legal, and devotional knowledge domains to offer a coherent theory of premodern mediaWere there media before the printing press? Although medieval culture lacked the machine technologies that we conventionally associate with the idea of media, medieval thinkers developed extensive scientific, legal, and devotional discourses of media and mediation. Ingrid Nelson draws on contemporary media theory to explain how premodern media—including not only easily recognizable media forms like books and paintings but also bodies and environmental elements that mediate perception—served as essential materials of communication between self and world.Tracing the development of medieval media from the rediscovery of Aristotle’s work on sense perception to post–Magna Carta legal forms and Christian devotional practice, Medieval Media synthesizes these diffuse discourses to present a coherent theory of premodern media. Turning her focus to literature, Nelson shows how Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales draws on medieval media theory to express an aesthetic materialism that emphasizes relation and network over mimesis and representation. In exploring how literature shapes and is shaped by medieval media, The Canterbury Tales articulates a poetics of media that seeks to unite the perceptual, social, and spiritual capacities of human experience, even as it encodes emerging exclusions and restrictions of bodies marked by race and gender in medieval Western culture.Bringing medieval studies and media studies into conversation with one another, Medieval Media uncovers concepts and theories of premodern media that expand our understanding of media history and open new avenues for medieval literary studies.
Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism amid the War on Crime (Politics and Culture in Modern America)
by Caitlin Reed WiesnerDeepens our understanding of Black women’s anti-rape activism by attending to how their tactics shifted in response to the federal War on CrimeBeginning in the 1970s, a series of government agencies established to carry out the federal “war on crime” offered financial and ideological support to the fledgling feminist movement against sexual violence. These entities promoted the carceral tactics of policing, prosecution, and punishment as the only viable means of controlling rape, and they expected anti-rape organizers to embrace them. Yet Black women anti-rape organizers viewed police as a source of violence within their communities, not a solution to it.Between the Street and the State examines how Black anti-rape organizers critically engaged both the feminist movement against sexual violence and the federal War on Crime between 1974 and 1994. In Philadelphia, Washington, DC, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Atlanta, activists inflected Black women’s longstanding tradition of community-based caring labor with the Black feminist condemnation of patriarchal and state violence. Their multifaceted and adaptable brand of anti-rape advocacy was premised on sustaining the survival of Black women and girls individually and Black communities more broadly. In this way, Black anti-rape activists countered the growing emphasis within the feminist movement on controlling rape through carceral collaborations. They acted subversively, redirecting state funds and state-funded research premised on rape control to projects that offered care to Black victims. In public education, social welfare, and public health, they instituted preventative education and emotional healing as modes of justice. At times, they outspokenly resisted carceral legislation that displaced their caring labor with punitive programs of rape control.Spotlighting Black anti-rape organizers’ enduring commitment to care work shows that the cooptation of the feminist movement against sexual violence by law enforcement entities was never total. Between the Street and the State deepens our historical understanding of Black women’s tradition of anti-rape activism by attending to how their tactics shifted in response to the political realignments of the post–civil rights era.
Beenie at Fourteen
by Margaret BuckhanonBeenie hates her mother. The fights are constant with Doll as the family becomes homeless again after a fire with little brother Jamal staying in the city and Beenie moving to the suburbs with her father Ruben and husband Marcus. New neighbors, a doctor and professor husband, move in across the street. At the neighborhood potluck, Beenie mentioned seeing a young girl; the doctor insists there is no girl, only their boys away at school. Under the cover of night, persistent Beenie confronts the girl, Ninah, who reveals she was sold to the doctor. Ninah' s refusal marriage to an elderly man forced her to flee after her father gave the choice of drowning in the river to save the family from shame or be sold to the highest bidder. When Ninah reveals bruises from the doctor, Beenie decides to help her. Enlisting BFF Tiki, the girls hatch a plan to free Ninah from her abusive enslaver.BEENIE AT FOURTEEN is a coming-of-age story about a girl who bridges the tribulations of the inner city and the opportunities of the wealthy suburbs and who finds warmth, family, and friendship even in dark circumstances. A story with a diverse cast and a focus on the trafficking of girls and the effects of poverty.
House of Shadows (Royal Houses #2)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Shadows: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romtantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.A half-Fae outcast. A forbidden prince. A world teetering on the edge of collapse.Kerrigan Argon was never meant to be chosen. As a half-human, half-Fae pariah, her admission into the Dragon Society breaks every law of her world. Now she's bound to a dragon—and to a brutal year of training that could claim her life.But first, she must survive a journey into the infamous House of Shadows, led by the dark Fae prince Fordham Ollivier. No half-Fae has ever returned from its halls. In a place built on cruelty, secrets, and absolute power, Kerrigan must battle not just enemies—but centuries of prejudice and the slow unraveling of magic itself.Something ancient is cracking. A long-buried spell is weakening. And Kerrigan may be the only one who can stop the collapse—or cause it.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
House of Gods (Royal Houses #4)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Gods: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.Trapped in a realm of gods. Stripped of her magic. Hunted by fate itself. Kerrigan Argon's only way home is to survive the arena.Kerrigan Argon—half-Fae, half-human—has lost everything. Her world. Her powers. The dark prince who held her heart. Now cast into the gods' domain, she finds herself alone, powerless, and forced into a brutal gladiator ring where the price of failure is death.Victory promises a single boon from the gods. And Kerrigan will stop at nothing to win—because beyond the blood-soaked sand lies her only hope to save the people she loves.But this new world is full of deception, divine cruelty, and enemies cloaked as allies. And as trials escalate, so does the cost of survival. Kerrigan must rise—without magic, without certainty, and against all odds.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
House of Curses (Royal Houses #3)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Curses: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.Magic. Power. Legacy. She was never meant to have any of them. Now she might control them all.Kerrigan Argon was born half-human, half-Fae—fully rejected by both. But when she shatters expectations to become a dragon rider, the world that once scorned her can no longer ignore her rise.Only now, everything she's gained is at risk.Her prince has vanished into shadow. A forced political marriage looms. And in a shocking twist, she's been nominated to lead the very council that once sought to keep her out.Worse, a violent faction known as the Red Masks is gaining ground—fueled by an insider's betrayal. War brews, and Kerrigan is caught between the old ways that tried to crush her and the dangerous hope of what could rise in their place.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
Other People's Houses: A Novel (DC Morgan #3)
by Clare MackintoshNew York Times bestselling author Clare Mackintosh is back with another unputdownable installment in the DC Morgan series.You want what they have, but what price would you pay?The Hill is the kind of place everyone wants to live: luxurious, exclusive and safe. But now someone is breaking and entering these Cheshire homes one by one, and DS Leo Brady suspects the burglar is looking for something, or someone, in particular.Over the border in Wales, DC Ffion Morgan recovers the body of an estate agent from the lake. There's no love lost between Ffion and estate agents, but who hated this one enough to want her dead - and why?As their cases collide, Ffion and Leo discover people will pay a high price to keep their secrets behind closed doors . . .
Wickedly Ever After
by R. Lee FryarIn this (delightfully screwball) fairy tale romp, even the most wicked deserve their happily-ever-after.For almost a thousand years, Wicked Witch Hector West and Good Witch Ida North have maintained the balance of good and evil, preserving a magical Happily-Ever-After that keeps the realm from falling apart. But even Cardinal Witches need a hobby, and every spare moment they have is spent antagonizing each other. But when Ida's latest "harmless" hex goes too far, Hector retaliates with a curse that immediately backfires, making her choose the wrong princess for the year's big pantomime.Which, if not corrected immediately, could have world-shaking consequences.One reluctant prince and badly botched dragon kidnapping later, both Hector and Ida are determined to set things right. With love magic gone wild, the two best enemies set off on a quest to save the realm, their lovesick gnome chamberlains at their sides. Yet as they unravel what went wrong with their mixed-up magic, Hector and Ida will have to face a more daunting challenge than trying to avoid their own Wickedly-Ever-After: Deciding whether a millennium worth of enmity might have been the biggest mistake of their very long lives.
Murder on the Marlow Belle: A Novel (The Marlow Murder Club #4)
by Robert ThorogoodThe new cozy crime novel from the bestselling author of The Marlow Murder Club, now a major TV series on PBS Masterpiece!Verity Beresford is worried about her husband. Oliver didn't come home last night, so of course Verity goes straight to Judith Potts, Marlow's resident amateur sleuth, for help. Oliver, founder of the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, had rented The Marlow Belle, a private pleasure cruiser, to host an exclusive party for the society, but no one remembers seeing him disembark. And when Oliver's body washes up on the Thames with two bullet holes in him, it's time for the Marlow Murder Club to leap into action.Oliver was, by all accounts, a rather complicated fellow, with a reputation for bullying children during nativity play rehearsals, and he wasn't short of enemies. Judith, Suzie, and Becks are convinced they'll find his killer in no time. But things are not as they seem in the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, and this case is not so clear-cut after all. The gang will need to keep their wits about them to solve this case… otherwise a killer will walk free.
House of Dragons (Royal Houses #1)
by K.A. LindeNew York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde introduces the Royal Houses series with House of Dragons: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.She's the half-Fae outcast. He's the cursed prince. Their choices could reshape the realm.Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off onto the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changes completely as she's swept into the care of the House of Dragons—an elite training program for gifted Fae.On the year of her seventeenth name day, each student will be chosen by one of the twelve houses of Alandria to enter society.Everyone is chosen…except Kerrigan.So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a house to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies—Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince, who escaped his dark throne—she must chart her own destiny to reshape the world.Tropes to love:Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academySecret identityEnemies to loversSlow burnPraise for Royal Houses:"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
Tell Me Softly (Tell Me #1)
by Mercedes Ron*Now an original movie from Amazon Prime*From New York Times bestselling author and Wattpad sensation Mercedes Ron comes the English translation of the first in the Tell Me series, where Kamila Hamilton is caught between the two Di Bianco brothers after they burst back into her life.The Di Bianco brothers. Her best friends. Her greatest downfall.Kamila Hamilton had everything under control…or so she thought. She hadn't planned for the Di Bianco brothers to return and turn her world upside down.Thiago got her first kiss.Taylor always protected her.Taylor always protected her. Their return makes Kami's seemingly perfect life shake. She is no longer the innocent young girl they once knew. Since they left, she's built walls and worn a mask to keep herself safe. The secrets they carry threaten to bring down those fragile walls and expose what happened so many years ago. Only they can reach the true Kami behind all those barriers.Will Kami be able to resist Thiago's presence? Will Kami be able to resist Thiago's presence? What happens when Taylor starts to look at her differently? What happens when Taylor starts to look at her differently? Will everything explode into a thousand pieces again? Will everything explode into a thousand pieces again?Filled with angst, danger, and electric attraction, Tell Me Softly is perfect for readers looking for:Contemporary teen romance booksUnputdownable & bingeworthy novelsTikTok booksColleen Hoover fansForbidden romance"Mercedes Ron does the forbidden love trope in such a fresh and incredibly emotional way. This series is an addicting gem and reminds us of the power of second chances and redemption. I loved it!" - NYT Bestselling Author, Anna Todd, for the Culpables series
Damnation (Better #2)
by Carrie LeightonThere is no light without shadow. There is no love without pain.Loving each other has never been easy for Thomas Collins and Vanessa Clark. Their romance is fueled by passionate nights and fierce jealousy, hot sparks and seemingly insurmountable misunderstandings. After nearly losing each other, their relationship finally appears to be growing in the right direction. For the first time, Thomas confides in Vanessa, sharing the traumas in his past that have turned him into a broken soul incapable of bonding with anyone.But not even this rekindled closeness can overcome Thomas's deep, gripping distress. While Thomas spirals into self-destruction, Vanessa does her best to move on. She revisits her relationship with her old boyfriend, Logan, who has never accepted the end of their relationship and is ready to provide the support she deserves.Thomas is devastated and angry, because he knows that Logan isn't the right guy for Vanessa. But Thomas can't seem to keep himself together, his pain and addictions tearing him apart. Can there be a happy ending for two hearts on a collision course?
Crochet Scandinavian Christmas Gnomes: Miniatures for the Mischievous Gnome in Your Home
by Annelie KojicCrochet your very own Scandinavian Christmas gnomes!You've probably heard of Christmas elves. But did you know there are Christmas gnomes, too? It's true! In Scandinavian tradition, these mischievous little creatures will visit your home throughout the holiday season (so long as you give them a gnome-sized door to enter through) and wreak magical havoc around the house!Join in on the fun and learn how to crochet your gnome door, and then create gnomes that sit, gnomes that dangle, and plenty of adorable accessories—like snowmen, fir trees, mini furniture, little boots, and even tiny baked goods—to create wondrous wintry scenes that bring a little more magic to your holidays.Even better than Elf on the Shelf—These customizable, handmade gnomes add some fun and silliness to any home during the season, and for years to come, making a memorable new holiday tradition.Gnomes, your way—Mix and match your way through 21 step-by-step patterns, including 2 basic gnome types and a whole collection of delightful accessories to create cozy winter scenes.A festive holiday gift—This amigurumi book makes a whimsical Christmas gift for any crafter in your life who could use some new gnome friends.Bring home some magic this holiday season when you Crochet Scandinavian Christmas Gnomes.
Smart Electronic Devices: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Future
by Suman Lata Tripathi Varun Mishra Yogesh Kumar Verma Manoj Kumar Shukla Manoj Singh AdhikariThe book analyzes the use of smart medical devices that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze medical images, detect diseases, and assist in diagnosis. It further focuses on real-world applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in smart electronic devices, demonstrating how these technologies are being used in various industries, such as healthcare, automotive, finance, and consumer electronics.Features: Explores how cloud and edge computing work together to enhance the capabilities and performance of smart devices, enabling a seamless user experience and facilitating the growth of the Internet of Things ecosystem. Discusses the use of smart devices within a smart home system, exploring the seamless connectivity, interoperability, and centralized control. Explains the advancements in smart traffic management and smart parking systems, which leverage cutting-edge technologies to address the growing challenges of urban mobility. Surveys the growing importance of smart energy management and the integration of renewable energy sources in the pursuit of a sustainable and eco-friendly energy landscape. Covers the dynamic relationship between the adoption of smart devices and artificial intelligence technologies, and the diverse regulatory frameworks governing these innovations. It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields including electrical engineering, electronics, and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, and biomedical engineering.
A Theory of Metaphor: Truth, Falsity, and the Uncanny
by Fredric V. BogelA Theory of Metaphor: Truth, Falsity, and the Uncanny is a strikingly original analysis of metaphor. Scholarly and imaginative, this sophisticated theory builds on a simple definition: metaphors are not comparisons but statements of identity (A is B), statements simultaneously true and false.Bogel explores a broad range of literary theory and philosophy: from Aristotle to Žižek, Augustine to Wittgenstein, Richards to Ricoeur and Blumenberg. The book analyzes a wide variety of literary and non-literary texts, including popular forms such as graveyard epitaphs, sermons, cartoons (Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury), and a haunting episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It extends the central concept of truth and falsity to the reader's encounter with metaphor, figural interpretation of scripture, entire poems as metaphors, the aesthetics of obliquity and textual impurity, and Freudian psychoanalysis—in particular, links between metaphor and the uncanny.This rigorously and eloquently argued book will be invaluable to students of metaphor across such fields as literary criticism and theory, philosophy, linguistics, rhetoric, psychoanalysis, and media studies. Its arguments are enriched by numerous concrete examples and analyses that bring theory to life and help to reach beyond an academic audience. Bogel's ground-breaking study takes our understanding of metaphor in new and important directions.
Waste to Wealth: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development
by Gunjan Mukherjee Sunny DhimanIn an era of environmental challenges, Waste to Wealth: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development explores cutting-edge biotechnological innovations transforming waste into valuable resources. This book delves into microbial solutions, bioenergy production, industrial effluent treatment, plastic biodegradation, and bioelectrochemical advancements for sustainable waste management. With contributions from experts, it highlights circular economy practices, enzymatic valorization, and microbial fuel cells for waste treatment and clean energy generation. A must-read for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals, this book paves the way for a sustainable future by unlocking the potential of waste as a resource for economic and environmental prosperity.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Cloud, Edge, Fog and Mobile Computing (Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence)
by Shrikaant Kulkarni Jaiprakash Narain Dwivedi P. William Vijaya PrakashIn an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing is transforming the landscape of computing and data processing. These emerging technologies are not only enhancing computational capabilities but also paving the way for innovative applications across diverse industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment.Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Cloud, Edge, Fog and Mobile Computing explores the symbiotic relationship between AI and these computing paradigms. As AI continues to evolve, its integration with cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing platforms is unlocking new potentials and driving efficiencies and enabling real-time, intelligent decision-making processes.The book begins with an in-depth examination of the foundational principles of cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing, followed by a detailed analysis of how AI technologies are being embedded within these frameworks. It then delves into the unique advantages and challenges of each paradigm, highlighting their roles in facilitating seamless, decentralized data processing and enhancing user experiences.The book is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future directions of AI in these computing environments.The book is intended to serve as a resource and inspiration for those seeking to explore the vast potential of AI in the realms of cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing. Its goal is to spark new ideas, foster innovation, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the future of intelligent computing.
Smart Cyber-Physical Systems: Innovations and Real-World Implications (Computational and Intelligent Systems)
by Ramesh Chandra Poonia Kamal Upreti Mohammad S. KhanSmart cyber‑physical systems (SCPS) are revolutionizing the interaction between the physical and digital realms, driving innovation across diverse fields. This book provides an extensive overview of cutting‑edge SCPS technologies, highlighting their applications, challenges, and transformative potential. Designed for researchers, professionals, and students, it offers foundational insights and advanced applications in urban planning, healthcare, transportation, finance, and cybersecurity. It also bridges the gap between theory and practice through real‑world case studies and in‑depth analysis, showcasing how SCPS address critical global challenges. This book: Provides a comprehensive introduction to SCPS, their components, and their applications in various domains and explores their role in enabling sustainable smart cities and urban planning Provides advanced SCPS‑based solutions for optimizing supply chain logistics and route planning and real‑world applications of SCPS in healthcare, including wearable technology and remote patient monitoring, and financial modeling, comparing investment indices using advanced techniques Discusses the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in autonomous vehicle systems and transportation Analyzes cybersecurity challenges in cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystems Focuses on innovations in energy management, including smart grids and sustainable practices powered by SCPS, and explores adaptive human–machine interaction frameworks for enhanced decision‑making This book serves as a vital resource for understanding the transformative power of SCPS and inspires further research and development in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
Repeat Amino Acid Sequences in Proteins: Biochemical and Medical Consequences
by Vladimir N. Uversky Munishwar Nath GuptaRepeat amino acid sequences are important in protein structure, disorder, function and evolution. Repeats of some amino acids exist in proteomes across species.This volume highlights: Which repeat sequences have pathogenic consequences and why? Repeats which lead to surface hydrophobic clusters and their importance Role of aromatic amino acid clusters in protein‐protein and protein‐drug interactions Cell‐penetrating peptides and Elastin‐like peptides Unusual phenomenon of fluorescence observed with repeats of some non‐aromatic amino acids The use of residue cluster classes to represent protein structure and model structure‐function relationships.
Photocatalysis Approach for Environmental Applications
by Elson Longo Surender K. Sharma Marcio A. P. Almeida Geraldo E. Luz Laécio S. CavalcanteCurrently, many of the technological advances around the world are limited by the lack of understanding about materials science and its applications. Beginning researchers in materials sciences worldwide have had great difficulty developing their research. This book is aimed at undergraduate students and researchers in materials sciences. It aims to provide a greater understanding of the potential of semiconductor materials for environmental applications such as renewable energy, energy storage systems, and remediation of degraded environments.
Drug Repurposing: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Red Biotechnology
by M N GuptaThis volume is aimed at explaining how drug repurposing works; to what extent the initial hopes have been realised in finding drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, cancer and diseases caused by parasitic worms. Drug repurposing also has had some success in treating bacterial infections. Multi-drug resistance has emerged as a great challenge in the drug development area. Drug repurposing may help there as well; this has been discussed in the context of TB. Like in many other areas, nano-materials have been helpful in formulating drugs for repurposing.The first chapter points out that [a] drug repurposing heralds the demise of the magic bullet concept of drug actions [b] both partners in a drug-target pair are promiscuous and drug repurposing is a subset of polypharmacology.The last chapter talks of vaccine repurposing. Considerable data now exist which makes a compelling case for including this exciting topic.This book is a fair mix of success stories, a reality check on the status of this approach and challenges ahead in this area.
Liquid Metal Batteries: Chemistry, Advancements, and Challenges
by Ram K. GuptaThis book offers a broad overview of the current knowledge and future challenges in liquid metal batteries. It details the fundamental science of liquid metal batteries, materials for cathode and anode, various synthesis methods, and approaches to modify their properties to provide high energy and power densities, along with long life. It offers a broad overview of current research and future challenges in this exciting field. • Covers materials, chemistry, and technologies for liquid metal batteries.• Discusses the state of the art and challenges.• Explains the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior of liquid metal batteries.• Offers insight into design and architectural aspects.• Provides new direction to scientists, researchers, and students to better understand the chemistry, electrochemical properties, and technologies of liquid metal batteries.With chapters written by experts in energy from around the globe, this book serves as a textbook for advanced students and offers new guidelines to researchers and industries working in energy and materials engineering.
Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing
by Thompson Stephan Dhanalekshmi Prasad Yedurkar Ganesh R. Pathak Manisha GalphadeArtificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing offers a comprehensive exploration of how advanced computational methods are transforming the way machines understand human language. This book delves into the core principles of Natural Language Processing through an engaging progression – from fundamental word‑level analysis to complex discourse and pragmatic analysis – integrating linguistic theory with cutting‑edge Artificial Intelligence methodologies. It provides a robust framework for both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of NLP, ensuring that readers gain a clear understanding of how computers can effectively process and interpret human language.What sets this book apart is its methodical structure that guides the reader through each level of language analysis, building upon earlier chapters to culminate in a deep integration of artificial intelligence within NLP systems. The detailed explanations and examples are designed to bridge the gap between abstract theory and real‑world application, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grasp the nuances of language processing.FEATURES Provides a step‑by‑step progression from word‑level analysis to syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic processing Offers in‑depth discussions on word sense disambiguation with illustrative examples Presents an exploration of discourse integration and contextual meaning essential for modern NLP models Delivers comprehensive coverage of AI applications in NLP, highlighting state‑of‑the‑art computational techniques Suggests clear, accessible explanations suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners This book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in computer science, linguistics, and artificial intelligence. Whether you are a seasoned researcher looking to deepen your understanding or a newcomer eager to explore the field, Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing serves as both an essential academic resource and a practical guide for navigating the evolving landscape of language technology.
Stylehacking, Sew a Creative Wardrobe: Use 5 Favorite Garments for Limitless Possibilities
by Karoline Dahrling HughesLearn how you can turn your clothing basics into a stylish wardrobe with this quick & simple guide for sewing beginners and more experienced sewists.Get inspired to elevate your wardrobe with dozens of tips and tricks on creating handmade, fashionable creating fashionable, wardrobe pieces. Dream about it one day and wear it the next. Take the essentials found in every closet (a camisole, a tee, a jumper, a pair of trousers, and leggings) and learn how to transform them into something new. Advice ranges from hemming and elastic techniques, stitch and fabric guides, and basic sewing principles. Perfect for sewing beginners looking to conquer clothing, you'll learn how to sew a top, trousers, skirts, and other fashion favorites. Also great for more experienced sewists looking to get creative with new timesaving garment tricks. All creatives can find something to design with 30+ wardrobe ideas from basic tee dress to cardigans, kimonos, bike shorts, and so much more. Stylehacking is made for every sewist to succeed—there is no time spent on measuring, on decrypting the lines on paper patterns, or altering premade patterns. · Take 5 basic pieces (tank top, t-shirt, sweater, trousers, and leggings) from your closet to make templates from which you can create an endless variety of garments· Includes over 30 styles to get creative with· Stylehacking is easy! No paper patterns, no sizing, and no fuss
Gilded Spirits: A Novel
by Amrit KallarIn the world of Gilded Spirits, the boundaries between work and life are not all that are blurring . . . When Georgia-born Emily Jones joins a mining party heading West with the Gold Rush of 1849, she dreams not merely of wealth, but of personal freedom. With her lively wit and her love, Jonah, by her side, the future seems to glitter—until fate delivers her, scarred though still holding fast to hope, to San Francisco. Nearly two centuries later, Meera, a factory worker from small-town India, emerges from a mental health crisis to pursue a new future in California—a decision that leads her to her soulmate, Rahul, and the start of a family of her own. To make ends meet, Meera accepts a position at Silicon Valley’s tech conglomerate WC Terra—only to discover an allegiance-based, profit-fixated culture that rains abuses upon employees and consumers alike. As Meera finds herself unraveling under stress and isolation, it seems that not even her irreverent wit, her numbers-savvy mind, or her family’s love can shield her in her efforts to address the corruption all around her. Yet behind the veil of spirits, a cosmic intelligence has borne witness to each woman’s journey, and it knows that Meera cannot take on her burdens alone. But before moving forward, Meera will first have to accept that the boundaries of reality are far thinner than she ever imagined—and that she really does have the power to change the world