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Explore Norse Myths!
by Anita YasudaThe stories of Norse myths and legends are a terrific introduction to Viking culture, history, science, and traditions, which thrived in Scandinavia from the eighth to the eleventh centuries. But who were the Norse, who left their homelands in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden to trade, raid, and explore around the world? In Explore Norse Myths! With 25 Great Projects, young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of old. Learning about Norse myths means unearthing the origin of Viking beliefs, as well as exploring their ships, tools, and other technology that flourished for nearly 450 years. Along the way, kids will read how Norse myths helped explain the natural world from thunder to the seasons, from creation to death. They may be surprised at how Norse myths continue to influence modern culture in the form of movies and books, including the new series by Rick Riordan. Readers will read Norse stories and learn about the adventures of real Norse explorers, including Erik the Red and Leif Erikson. Through a mixture of fun facts, trivia, jokes, comics, and hands-on activities, kids will dig up Scandinavia's past and sail the seas along with the gods and giants in Explore Norse Myths!
Explore the Wild West!
by Bryan Stone Anita YasudaExplore the Wild West! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments invites young readers ages 6-9 to experience the spirit of the Wild West. Kids learn about explorers who mapped the American West, Native Americans, gold miners, cowboy culture, cattle drives, Wild West legends, frontier towns, peacekeepers, lawbreakers, and much more. Through projects ranging from making a settler's soddie to mining for gold, kids develop a better understanding of the rich history of the Wild West in the 1800s.
The Slime Attack (Dino Detectives)
by Anita YasudaTy loves to make stuff in his lab. But when he tries to make a special treat for his friends, things go terribly wrong. Thankfully the Dino Detectives are on the case!
Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm: An Interior Design Book
by Anita YokotaHome Design meets therapy in this holistic, gorgeously photographed guide that &“thoughtfully and beautifully unpacks the tools and ideas to support mental wellness at home through design and styling&” (Justina Blakeney, founder of Jungalow).Our surroundings are more than just a reflection of our personal style. The right lighting, furniture arrangement, and paint colors have a direct effect on our well-being. Whether you&’re looking for better work/life balance or design solutions for your family, interior designer and licensed therapist Anita Yokota walks you through Home Therapy: her signature system for setting up your spaces to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.Featuring beautiful photographs and practical tips, Home Therapy focuses on the four &“domains&” that must be addressed in each room in order to improve your living experience:● The Individual Domain helps you get to know yourself, connect to your ultimate purpose, and discover what you need in each space. ● The Organizational Domain walks you through decluttering each room and increasing its function so you can be your most efficient self. ● The Communal Domain inspires you to form more authentic connections with others using good design layout and ideas for gathering. ● The Renewal Domain is about self-care and creating the right energy for rejuvenation and recharging. Feeling calm and confident when you step out the door starts in your home, with intentionally designed spaces. With Home Therapy, instead of basing decorating decisions on trends and fads, you&’ll be able to create thoughtful, personalized interiors that support your authentic self.
Global Diversity: Winning Customers and Engaging Employees within World Markets
by Anita Zanchettin Ernest GundlingMastering global business requires that leaders and managers fully understand the differences that exist within countries as well as between them. To succeed in China, knowledge of the local culture is essential...but which culture? Many businesspeople are aware that considerable variety exists, but lack the knowledge and tools to leverage this insight. The most successful business strategies rely on embracing the depth and breadth of diversity in local customers, employees and suppliers. Drawing on the authors' years of hands-on experience, Global Diversity presents the key cultural variables relevant in eight major markets: China, Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Each country is explored in depth, especially the culture within cultures, and recommendations are made for realizing local market opportunities as well as creating an inclusive workforce. Global Diversity takes into account the true variety that exists within each country while enabling every employee in a global enterprise to become an engaged and accountable contributor. Vital cultural insights are presented for: individual managers selling their products and services in foreign markets, expatriates working with headquarters and with subsidiary operations, leaders looking to leverage capabilities of their employees in key growth markets, and diversity professionals who aim to extend corporate diversity initiatives abroad. The final chapter provides a six-step approach to developing an effective global inclusion strategy for any region of the world.
Mountain Tourism: Experiences, Communities, Environments and Sustainable Futures
by Michael Hall Peter Williams John Hull Kathleen Scherf Dr Michael Lück Lluis Prats Harold Richins Aurelia Kogler Marit Engeset Joel Schmidt Senija Causevic Farhad Moghimehfar Umberto Martini Baikuntha Acharya Simon Milne Anne Terwiel Tracey J Dickson Emmanuelle George-Marcelpoil Sydney Johnsen Michael Volgger Billy Colins Elizabeth Halpenny Peet van der Merwe Axel Dreyer Anita Zehrer Robin Reid Sanjay Nepal Robert Hood Thorvardur AransonMountains have long held an appeal for people around the world. This book focusses on the diversity of perspectives, interaction and role of tourism within these areas. Providing a vital update to the current literature, it considers the interdisciplinary context of communities, the creation of mountain tourism experiences and the impacts tourism has on these environments. Including authors from Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the development, planning and governance issues are also covered.
Mountain Tourism: Experiences, Communities, Environments and Sustainable Futures
by Michael Hall Peter Williams Kathleen Scherf Dr Michael Lück Lluis Prats Aurelia Kogler Marit Engeset Joel Schmidt Senija Causevic Farhad Moghimehfar Umberto Martini Baikuntha Acharya Simon Milne Anne Terwiel Tracey J Dickson Sydney Johnsen Michael Volgger Billy Colins Elizabeth Halpenny Peet van der Merwe Axel Dreyer Anita Zehrer Robin Reid Sanjay Nepal Robert Hood Thorvardur Aranson Emmanuelle GeorgeMountains have long held an appeal for people around the world. This book focusses on the diversity of perspectives, interaction and role of tourism within these areas. Providing a vital update to the current literature, it considers the interdisciplinary context of communities, the creation of mountain tourism experiences and the impacts tourism has on these environments. Including authors from Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the development, planning and governance issues are also covered.
Tourist Behaviour: An International Perspective (Tourism, Hospitality And Event Management Ser.)
by Michael Campbell Salvador Anton Clavé Bob McKercher Sara Dolnicar Antonia Correia Stefano Dall'Aglio Daisy Suk-fong Fung Mojtaba Shahvali Reihaneh Shahvali Deborah Kerstetter Ilenia Bregoli Francesca Ceruti Helena Reis Lee McGinnis Estela Marine-Roig Giacomo Del Chiappa Fulvio Fortezza Marcello Atzeni Marion Karl Christine Reintinger Muhammet Kesgin Homa Hajibaba Guliz Coskun-Zambak Anita Zátori Tingting Liu Mimi Li Han Shen Hanjung Lee Christopher Beagley Stephen Atkins Tonny Tonny Masahiro Ogawa Taketo Naoi Shoji IjimaTourist Behaviour: International Perspectives provides a collection of all consumer-related topics from both theoretical and practical approaches to building and examining the theory of how consumers think and act within the context of tourism consumption. Divided in to six sections the book presents research including the themes of influence, motivation, choice and consumption and experience. With contributions from over 15 countries, the book presents an interdisciplinary approach of the latest global research in tourist behaviour.
Knight of Grand Crossing (Knights of the Castle #5)
by Naleighna Kai Hiram Shogun Harris Anital L. RoseboroRahm did time for a crime he didn’t commit. Now that he’s free, taking care of the three women who supported him on a hellish journey is his priority, but old enemies are waiting in the shadows. Rahm Fosten’s dream life as a Knight of the Castle includes Marilyn Spears, who quiets the injustice of his rough past, but in his absence a new foe has infiltrated his family. Marilyn Spears waited for many years to have someone like Rahm in her life. Now that he’s home, an unexpected twist threatens to rip him away again. As much as she loves him, she’s not willing to go where this new drama may lead.Meanwhile, Rahm’s gift to his Aunt Alyssa brings her to Durabia, where she catches the attention of wealthy surgeon, Ahmad Maharaj. Her attendance at a private Bliss event puts her under his watchful eye, but also in the crosshairs of the worst kind of enemy. Definitely the wrong timing for the rest of the challenges Rahm is facing.While Rahm and Marilyn navigate their romance, a deadly threat has him and the Kings of the Castle primed to keep Marilyn, Alyssa, and his family from falling prey to an adversary out for bloody revenge.DON'T MISS the hot new standalone series, Knights of the Castle. The Kings of the Castle made them family, but the Knights will transform the world.Book 1 - King of DurabiaBook 2 - Knight of BronzevilleBook 3 - Knight of South HollandBook 4 - Lady of Jeffrey ManorBook 5 - Knight of Grand CrossingBook 6 - Knight of Paradise Island Book 7 - Knight of IrondaleBook 8 - Knight of Birmingham Book 9 - Knight of Penn Quarter Did you miss The Kings of the Castle? "They are so expertly crafted and flow so well between each of the books, it’s hard to tell each is crafted by a different author. Very well done!" - Lori H.., GoodreadsABOUT THE KINGS OF THE CASTLE SERIESEach King book is a standalone, NO cliffhangersUSA Today, New York Times, and National Bestselling Authors work together to provide you with a world you'll never want to leave. The Castle. Fate made them brothers, but protecting the Castle, each other, and the women they love, will make them Kings. Their combined efforts to find the current Castle members responsible for the attempt on their mentor’s life, is the beginning of dangerous challenges that will alter the path of their lives forever. These powerful men, unexpectedly brought together by their pasts and current circumstances, will become a force to be reckoned with. Book 1 – Kings of the Castle (the introduction to the series)Book 2 – King of ChathamBook 3 – King of EvanstonBook 4 – King of DevonBook 5 – King of Morgan ParkBook 6 – King of South ShoreBook 7 – King of Lincoln ParkBook 8 - King of Hyde ParkBook 9 – King of Lawndale
Innovations of Kansei Engineering (Systems Innovation Book Series)
by Anitawati Mohd Lokman Mitsuo NagamachiIn a market place flooded with consumer goods, the modern consumer has become incredibly savvy. They have developed to a point where they consider such things as what makes them look beautiful, what improves their character, and how a product enhances the value of life. If future product developers do not strategize the market-in concept, consumers
Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research: 10th International Conference, KEER 2024, Taichung, Taiwan, November 20–23, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2313)
by Anitawati Mohd Lokman Toshimasa Yamanaka Kuohsiang Chen Shinichi Koyama Tzu-Wei Tsai Simon SchütteThe two volume set, LNCS 2313 and LNCS 2314, constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, KEER 2024, held in Taichung, Taiwan during November 20–23, 2024. The 57 full papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 154 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections:- Part I: Emotion Research in Southeast Asia (SEA): Bridging Cultures, Advancing Design; Competencies Required by Different Positions for Innovation; Exploring the Intersection of Kansei Engineering and Affective Computing in Digital Media Design Research; Image and Media in Kansei Design; Innovative Design for Cultural Sustainability. Part II: Kansei Approach to Sustainability Society; Kansei in Senses and Interaction; Kansei Issues in Cross-Cultural Design; Wellbeing/ Experience Quality of Life/ Healthcare.
Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research: 10th International Conference, KEER 2024, Taichung, Taiwan, November 20–23, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2314)
by Anitawati Mohd Lokman Toshimasa Yamanaka Kuohsiang Chen Shinichi Koyama Tzu-Wei Tsai Simon SchütteThe two volume set, LNCS 2313 and LNCS 2314, constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research, KEER 2024, held in Taichung, Taiwan during November 20–23, 2024. The 57 full papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 154 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections:- Part I: Emotion Research in Southeast Asia (SEA): Bridging Cultures, Advancing Design; Competencies Required by Different Positions for Innovation; Exploring the Intersection of Kansei Engineering and Affective Computing in Digital Media Design Research; Image and Media in Kansei Design; Innovative Design for Cultural Sustainability. Part II: Kansei Approach to Sustainability Society; Kansei in Senses and Interaction; Kansei Issues in Cross-Cultural Design; Wellbeing/ Experience Quality of Life/ Healthcare.
Kansei Innovation: Practical Design Applications for Product and Service Development (Systems Innovation Book Series)
by Anitawati Mohd Lokman Mitsuo NagamachiDeveloped in the early 70s in Japan, the Kansei Engineering (KE) method gives you the tools to develop profitable and well-received products and services. Written by the founder of KE, MitsuoNagamachi, and co-authored by one of his proteges, Anitawati Mohd Lokman, Kansei Innovation: Practical Design Applications for Product and Service Development
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research: KEER 2020, 7-9 September 2020, Tokyo, Japan (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1256)
by Pierre Lévy Anitawati Mohd Lokman Toshimasa Yamanaka Kuohsiang Chen Shinichi Koyama Hiroko Shoji Takeo Kato Keiichi MuramatsuThis book gathers a selection of refereed papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research 2020 (KEER 2020), which was held in Tokyo, Japan, 7–9 September 2020. The contributions address the latest advances in and innovative applications of Kansei Engineering and Emotion Research and related topics. This book caters researchers and graduate students in the field of design, art, Kansei engineering, and other engineering fields, psychology, physiology, and education.
Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022 Volume 10: Geotechnics: Learning, Evaluation, Analysis and Practice (GEOLEAP) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #538)
by Babu T. Jose Dipak Kumar Sahoo Sai K. Vanapalli Chandresh H. Solanki K. Balan Anitha G. PillaiThis book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behaviour of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement, and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical investigation, rock engineering, tunnelling, and underground structures, slope stability, landslides and liquefaction, earth retaining structures and deep Excavations, geosynthetics engineering, geo-environmental engineering, sustainable geotechnics, and landfill design, geo-hydrology, dam and embankment engineering, earthquake geotechnical engineering, transportation geotechnics, forensic geotechnical engineering and retrofitting of geotechnical structures, offshore geotechnics, marine geology, and subsea site investigation, computational, analytical and numerical modelling, and reliability in geotechnical engineering. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and professionals alike.
Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2022 Volume 9: Geotechnics: Learning, Evaluation, Analysis and Practice (GEOLEAP) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #537)
by Babu T. Jose Dipak Kumar Sahoo Sai K. Vanapalli Chandresh H. Solanki K. Balan Anitha G. PillaiThis book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behaviour of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement, and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical investigation, rock engineering, tunnelling, and underground structures, slope stability, landslides and liquefaction, earth retaining structures and deep Excavations, geosynthetics engineering, geo-environmental engineering, sustainable geotechnics, and landfill design, geo-hydrology, dam and embankment engineering, earthquake geotechnical engineering, transportation geotechnics, forensic geotechnical engineering and retrofitting of geotechnical structures, offshore geotechnics, marine geology, and subsea site investigation, computational, analytical and numerical modelling, and reliability in geotechnical engineering. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and professionals alike.
Digital Convergence in Antenna Design: Applications for Real-Time Solutions (Digital Convergence in Engineering Systems)
by Ashish Singh P. Srividya S. Ramya Anitha PeramDIGITAL CONVERGENCE in ANTENNA DESIGN The latest addition to this series presents high-quality original research contributions on analytical and practical models and ideas in the field of antennas, including a thorough look at RF techniques like antennas, RFID, and filters with special emphasis on real-time applications like e-health, RADAR, and mobile and satellite communications. This book is intended to disseminate recent trends in antenna designs for real-time applications that leverage digital convergence. The book intends to report the latest research findings, as well as the state-of-the-art RF techniques related to antennas, RFID, filters, etc., with special emphasis on real-time applications like e-health, RADAR, and mobile and satellite communications. The book can be used as a reference for researchers who want to explore the convergence of AI/ML/DL, big data, and IoT in the areas of antenna and advanced communication technologies for real-time applications. These real-time applications can include e-healthcare, intelligent transportation, aerospace, retail, manufacturing, industrial plants, and defense products where communications play a major role.
Sari Sisters
by Anitha Rao-RobinsonCritically-acclaimed artist Anoosha Syed brings Anitha Rao-Robinson's stunning text to life in this story about getting dressed up and the enduring bonds between sisters.Ruhi is ready for her weekend tradition: a dance party with her older sister, Kayra! Everything is ready to go--the music, the lights, the glitterballs--but where is Kayra?Ruhi finds her sister getting ready for the weekly family gathering and carefully tying a sari for the first time. When Kayra emerges from her room, Ruhi is in awe of her sister and can't wait to wear a sari too. But her mother and sister say she's too young to carry all that fabric without tripping.Ruhi fears that she's missing out on all the fun that her older sister and the aunties are having upstairs while she's in the basement with the other kids, so Ruhi comes up with an idea to loosen the adults up and bring everyone together: have a sari dance party! Ruhi spends all week learning to tie and pleat with her mom's saris so that she can show everyone the following weekend, and reignite her dance party tradition with her sister. But when the big moment arrives, Ruhi trips and her sari begins to unravel! Luckily her sister is there to help secure the fabric and get them back to their favorite tradition.This beautifully written story by Anitha Rao-Robinson is about the tight-knit bond between sisters as they navigate adolescent milestones and the beauty of updating traditional customs for a modern audience, and features art by Anoosha Syed—the critically acclaimed and bestselling illustrator of That's Not My Name!, Bilal Cooks Daal, and I Am Perfectly Designed.
Broken Dreams (Broken Worlds)
by Anitha RobinsonIn this thrilling conclusion to the Broken Worlds Trilogy, Kalli and Ellis are in a race against time to save the kidnapped girls from the after-effects of the aliens' technology. Kalli finally thought she was free of Ellis and the Istyrians. After helping Ellis return the kidnapped runaways back to their usual spots on the street, Kalli had planned on returning home and reconciling with her family. That all changes when she spots a segment on the local news. The runaway girls are all coming down with a mysterious illness that baffles authorities. Every single girl, even Kalli's friend Hadley, has been affected—every girl, that is, except Kalli. Forced to reunite with Ellis, the two do everything they can, including crossing all the way to India, to find a cure before time for the girls and Ellis runs out.
Broken Promises
by Anitha RobinsonKalli and Ellis have survived the destruction of the planet Istriya. As they pilot their craft back towards Earth, Kalli realizes that the deep feelings she's been experiencing for Ellis are just another example of the aliens' manipulations. Furious at both Ellis and herself for falling for their lies once again, Kalli is determined to save the other homeless girls the aliens had held captive and unconscious. She swears that once the girls have been returned, she'll never see Ellis again. Unfortunately, one of the girls wakes up leaving Kalli and Ellis with a tough decision. Can they still let her go without her exposing the Istriyans?
Broken Worlds
by Anitha RobinsonWhen a brutal attack leaves her barely conscious, Kalli thinks that the young man carrying her away is an angel sent to ferry her to Heaven. After all of the abuse and months of homelessness, Kalli welcomes the relief that Heaven would bring. Handsome Ellis, though, turns out to be just as mortal as she is. A kind stranger, Ellis saves her life by taking her to a local clinic to be healed. Once better, Kalli finds herself staying with her unusual rescuer while being monitored constantly by his mysterious family. It's not an ideal situation, but it beats the streets. Now that she's safe and warm and appears to have found someone who cares for her, Kalli assumes the worst is behind her. She couldn't be more wrong. Broken Worlds was the very first Young Adult Winner in the Yummy but Brainy Writing Contest presented by CBAY Books.
Extended Reality Usage During COVID 19 Pandemic (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #216)
by Anitha S. Pillai Giuliana GuazzaroniThis book explores the benefits to online teaching incorporating extended reality technologies both from a teacher’s and from a students’ perspective. As we are all aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a worldwide lock down which is clearly visible in individuals’ shifting behaviour as they are keeping away from public contact, large events, weddings, places of worship, public transportation, restaurant, flights, shopping malls, etc. People across the world have adopted to Work From Home (WFH) concept using digital technology. They are teaching, learning, conducting meetings, seminars, etc., using digital medium. As people were not allowed to go out and buy things, online shopping was in demand and extensible reality helped in marketing the products and customers could also have a better shopping experience. Gaming industry has always brought in many new games for children and adults. Healthcare sector also leveraged the benefits of this technology to the fullest extent. The use of augmented and virtual reality in art and museum is also highlighted. Our book presents the different sectors that have benefitted using this technology during this time of crisis. This book will be very useful for students, professionals and researchers working in the area of virtual, augmented or mixed reality. Our aim is to bring out the use of this technology during the COVID-19 pandemic so that the readers are exposed to the various applications of this technology.
Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Natural Language Processing
by Anitha S. Pillai Roberto TedescoNatural Language Processing (NLP) is a sub-field of Artificial Intelligence, linguistics, and computer science and is concerned with the generation, recognition, and understanding of human languages, both written and spoken. NLP systems examine the grammatical structure of sentences as well as the specific meanings of words, and then they utilize algorithms to extract meaning and produce results. Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Natural Language Processing aims at providing a review of current Neural Network techniques in the NLP field, in particular about Conversational Agents (chatbots), Text-to-Speech, management of non-literal content – like emotions, but also satirical expressions – and applications in the healthcare field. NLP has the potential to be a disruptive technology in various healthcare fields, but so far little attention has been devoted to that goal. This book aims at providing some examples of NLP techniques that can, for example, restore speech, detect Parkinson’s disease, or help psychotherapists. This book is intended for a wide audience. Beginners will find useful chapters providing a general introduction to NLP techniques, while experienced professionals will appreciate the chapters about advanced management of emotion, empathy, and non-literal content.
Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Neuroimaging Data Analysis
by Anitha S. Pillai Bindu MenonMachine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have become essential tools in healthcare. They are capable of processing enormous amounts of data to find patterns and are also adopted into methods that manage and make sense of healthcare data, either electronic healthcare records or medical imagery. This book explores how ML/DL can assist neurologists in identifying, classifying or predicting neurological problems that require neuroimaging. With the ability to model high-dimensional datasets, supervised learning algorithms can help in relating brain images to behavioral or clinical observations and unsupervised learning can uncover hidden structures/patterns in images. Bringing together artificial intelligence (AI) experts as well as medical practitioners, these chapters cover the majority of neuro problems that use neuroimaging for diagnosis, along with case studies and directions for future research.
Global Health Challenges: Nutrition and Management
by Sarita Srivastava Anju Bisht Avula Laxmaiah Anitha SeethaThis book is an up-to-date reference on some of the major global health issues and the role of nutrition in their prevention and management. The book covers undernutrition, degenerative diseases, mental health disorders and COVID-19 and reviews feeding and eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and delineates the risk factors and management. The book addresses the gaps in tackling these health problems and proposes comprehensive models and frameworks to manage them.Key Features: Explores practical solutions and management of looming health issues in terms of diet and nutrition Reviews health threats like obesity, diabetes, hypertension and COVID-19 Includes a section on feeding and eating disorders and sustainable models to manage them Covers mental-health issues like depression and dementia Discusses conditions like undernutrition, hidden hunger, and cardiovascular diseases The book is meant for health professionals, nutritionists, and policymakers. It is also useful for post-graduates in public health and nutrition.