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Meditations 3: Dhamma Talks
by Thanissaro BhikkhuA collection of transcribed Dhamma talks given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Buddhist meditation and practice.
Meditations 4: Dhamma Talks
by Thanissaro Bhikkhu<p class="description">A collection of transcribed Dhamma talks given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Buddhist meditation and practice.</p>
Meditations 5: Dhamma Talks
by Thanissaro BhikkhuA collection of transcribed Dhamma talks given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Buddhist meditation and practice.
Meditations6
by Thanissaro BhikkhuDhamma talks on breath meditation and various aspects of the Buddhist Path given during the evening meditation sessions at Metta Forest Monastery from 2009-2011.
Noble Strategy: Essays on the Buddhist Path
by Thanissaro BhikkhuA collection of essays by Thanissaro Bhikkhu addressing various aspects of the Buddhist Path. This book is a good entry point for those unacquainted with Buddhism or the Thai Forest Tradition.
Early Buddhist Oral Tradition: Textual Formation and Transmission
by Venerable Analayo BhikkhuA fascinating investigation into the formation and transmission of the early Buddhist oral tradition.For hundreds of years after his death, the Buddha&’s teachings were transmitted orally, from person to person. In this volume, acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo examines the impact of such oral transmission on early Buddhist texts, be these monastic rules, verses, or prose portions of the early discourses. He scrutinizes various oral aspects of these texts, surveying evidence for memory errors, the impact of attempts at systematization, and instances of additions and innovations. Finally, he explores the implications of the nature of these texts as the final product of centuries of oral transmission and evaluates the type of conclusions that can—and cannot—be drawn based on them.
Accounting Disrupted: How Digitalization Is Changing Finance
by Al BhimaniAccounting Disrupted: How Digitalization is changing Finance delivers a powerful analysis of the new technological forces buffeting the accounting profession and identifies key pathways to responding to the challenges. Al Bhimani, distinguished accountant, academic, and author, shows readers how established business fundamentals are being eclipsed and that accounting has not been spared. You’ll learn: How the new realities of digitalization, including big data and AI, are affecting audit work and financial management practices How learning fast about and from more diverse data sources is essential to the new accounting environment Why accounting information must start to speak to what will take place rather than about financial activities that have occurred What finance must do in a world of changing risks, data growth, fast digitization, and increased regulation The author makes a compelling case that accounting now faces a crunch: it needs to reshape itself from the core because conventional financial analysis is proving too cumbersome and slow for executives in digitalized organizations. In a straightforward and illustrated style packed with case studies and practical examples, he shows readers how big data, blockchain, robotic process automation, and artificial intelligence, can help accountants adapt to new realities. Perfect for finance leaders in both the private and public sectors, Accounting Disrupted also belongs on the bookshelves of accounting students who wish to better prepare for the technological and professional environment in which they’ll shortly find themselves.
Financial Management for Technology Start-Ups: How to Power Growth, Track Performance and Drive Innovation
by Alnoor BhimaniMore than a third of start-ups fail due to founders having a poor understanding of financial management. Become financially savvy with this easy to understand guide and learn how to effectively grow your business, communicate with investors and progress to the next level.Start-ups face many challenges but managing the finances does not need to be one. Financial Management for Technology Start-Ups offers a complete financial toolkit on how to use this area of your business to your advantage. This book contains invaluable tools and insights designed specifically for tech start-ups, with a concentrated focus on what is important in financial terms for technology-based and innovation focused entrepreneurial businesses.The fully updated second edition offers greater analysis of financial statements directly from real-world start-ups, charts the success of businesses that went from start-up to scale-up with all new case studies and covers new digital technologies, emerging opportunities in the ecosystem, developing markets and much more. For entrepreneurs and tech innovators, this is a must-have book to help take your idea from concept to company with clear and effective financial insights.
Financial Management for Technology Start-Ups: A Handbook for Growth
by Professor Alnoor BhimaniAll start-up businesses must be founded on product expertise, a grasp of digitisation, and being aware of market forces. Tech start-ups also need a unique understanding of accounting to succeed, knowledge which is required to power their more innovative business models, and the ways of working that drive technology-based businesses. Unlike traditional accounting manuals or those aimed more generally at small business operators, Financial Management for Technology Start-Ups concentrates on what is important in financial terms for technology-based and innovation focused entrepreneurial businesses.Featuring a simple yet effective 'Start-Up Financial Control Loop' and 'Tech Start-Up Tracker,' Financial Management for Technology Start-Ups offers a complete and must-have financial toolkit for launching and managing a tech start-up. The book covers all relevant facets of accounting and finance not covered by any other publication by using straight-forward language, extensive practical illustrations and case studies to demonstrate the financial understanding that has become essential to technology and innovation-based start-ups.
Java 22 for Healthcare and Medical Applications (Biomedical and Robotics Healthcare)
by null Usharani BhimavarapuThis comprehensive book delves into the key features introduced in Java 22, providing insights and practical examples to help readers understand and implement these enhancements within the context of medical applications with the goal of enhancing medical practices, streamlining processes, and improving patient care.Java 22 for Healthcare and Medical Applications explores the latest Java 22 and features the newest advancements in Java programming, including unnamed variables, launch multi-file source-code programs, and foreign function and memory APIs. From implementing advanced algorithms for medical image analysis to developing efficient healthcare management systems, this book shows how this tool can revolutionize the medical field. With its focus on accessibility, interoperability, and data security, this book empowers healthcare professionals to leverage technology in innovative ways, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and improved healthcare delivery. Whether it's optimizing electronic health record systems, developing telemedicine platforms, or advancing medical research through data analysis, the author equips medical professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the full potential of Java programming in the healthcare industry. With clear explanations and 300+ hands-on examples, readers will learn how to leverage Java 22's cutting-edge features to build powerful and efficient applications.The book caters to a diverse audience ranging from students to professionals and provides valuable insights into the latest advancements in Java programming and its applications within healthcare and medical technology.
Learning Professional Python: Volume 2: Advanced (Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series)
by Usharani Bhimavarapu Jude D. HemanthVolume 2 of Learning Professional Python is a resource for students who want to learn Python even if they don’t have any programming knowledge and for teachers who want a comprehensive introduction to Python to use with their students. This book helps the students achieve their dream job in the IT Industry and teaches the students in an easy, understandable manner while strengthening coding skills. Learning Professional Python: Volume 2 Objectives Become familiar with the features of Python programming language Introduce the object-oriented programming concepts Discover how to write Python code by following the object-oriented programming concepts Become comfortable with concepts such as classes, objects, inheritance, dynamic dispatch, interfaces, and packages Learn the Python generics and collections Develop exception handling and the multithreaded applications Design graphical user interface (GUI) applications
Learning Professional Python: Volume 1: The Basics (Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series)
by Usharani Bhimavarapu Jude D. HemanthVolume 1 of Learning Professional Python is a resource for students who want to learn Python even if they don’t have any programming knowledge and for teachers who want a comprehensive introduction to Python to use with their students. This book helps the students achieve their dream job in IT Industry and teaches the students in an easy, understandable manner while strengthening coding skills. Learning Professional Python: Volume 1 Objectives Become familiar with the features of Python programming language Introduce the object-oriented programming concepts Discover how to write Python code by following the object-oriented programming concepts Become comfortable with concepts such as classes, objects, inheritance, dynamic dispatch, interfaces, and packages Learn the Python generics and collections Develop exception handling and the multithreaded applications Design graphical user interface (GUI) applications
ChukChuk Railu
by Belagam BhimeshvararaoChukChuk Railu is a set of 24 stories in the form of poems for kids in playful tone while also teaching them morals.
Border Regimes, Racialisation Processes and Resistance in Germany: An Ethnographic Study of Protest and Solidarity
by Fazila BhimjiIllustrating new resistance strategies and mobilisations, this volume examines how EU citizens and refugee populations in Germany have opposed asylum policies and coped with hostile migration regimes. Taking as her starting point occupations of a Berlin square in 2012, the author weaves an auto-ethnographic account of her own involvement in solidarity and refugee resistance groups with archival examinations of various strategies. The book analyzes how activism is sustained in multiple ways: media solidarity groups challenge mainstream depictions; radio shows attempt to decolonize the media and resist the category of ‘refugee’; a group of women comprised of migrants and asylum-seekers publish their accounts; solidarity groups help migrants to find temporary housing; campaigns align with existing groups or engage with political conversations more broadly to challenge populism, racism, and anti-migrant sentiment. As she bridges practical solidarity, media activism, and other strategies, Fazila Bhimji builds a framework to show how these tactics interrelate, interrogating specifically if the fragmentation of strategies limits anti-racist struggles, or whether providing manifold outlets for a collective struggle helps to build solidarity.
British Asian Muslim Women, Multiple Spatialities and Cosmopolitanism
by Fazila BhimjiThe book provides a lively account of the cosmopolitan lives of British Asian Muslim women. Recent studies on the topic of Muslim women have yet to address the ways in which women form and connect with varying communities. This book demonstrates how Muslim women living in Britain of South Asian origin connect with numerous spaces such as religious, virtual, political, and creative spheres and argues that they need to be understood in cosmopolitan and humane ways. British Asian Muslim women cannot be continued to be perceived in monolithic ways and that this level of diversity needs to be recognized by the state in matters concerning integration of Muslims in British society. British Asian Muslim Women, Multiple Spatialities and Cosmopolitanism will appeal to students and academics in Sociology, Anthropology, Politics and Women's Studies.
Empire in the Air: Airline Travel and the African Diaspora (Social Transformations in American Anthropology #1)
by Chandra D. BhimullHonorable Mention, 2019 Victor Turner Prize in Ethnographic Writing, given by the Society for Humanistic AnthropologyHonorable Mention, 2019 Sharon Stephens Prize, given by the American Ethnological SocietyExamines the role that race played in the inception of the airline industryEmpire in the Air is at once a history of aviation, and an examination of how air travel changed lives along the transatlantic corridor of the African diaspora. Focusing on Britain and its Caribbean colonies, Chandra Bhimull reveals how the black West Indies shaped the development of British Airways.Bhimull offers a unique analysis of early airline travel, illuminating the links among empire, aviation and diaspora, and in doing so provides insights into how racially oppressed people experienced air travel. The emergence of artificial flight revolutionized the movement of people and power, and Bhimull makes the connection between airplanes and the other vessels that have helped make and maintain the African diaspora: the slave ships of the Middle Passage, the tracks of the Underground Railroad, and Marcus Garvey’s black-owned ocean liner.As a new technology, airline travel retained the racialist ideas and practices that were embedded in British imperialism, and these ideas shaped every aspect of how commercial aviation developed, from how airline routes were set, to who could travel easily and who could not.The author concludes with a look at airline travel today, suggesting that racism is still enmeshed in the banalities of contemporary flight.
Something I Never Told You
by Shravya BhinderRonnie knew that his first crush was way out of his league, and yet he pursued and wooed Adira. Shyly and from a distance in the beginning, and more persuasively later. He couldn't believe it when the beautiful Adira actually began to reciprocate, falling in love with him for his simplicity and honesty. Slowly, as they get close and comfortable with each other, life takes on another hue. From truly magical it becomes routine. There are fights and then making-up sessions-a clash of egos and doubts. Things begin to change for the worst. It is too late. Ronnie and Adira will probably never find their forever after.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development: Social Capital and Corporate Development in Developing Economies (Finance, Governance and Sustainability)
by Risa BhinekawatiMany different companies can significantly contribute to the integrated goals and targets of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, such as poverty reduction by 2030. Poverty is not only about people living on less than $1.25 per day, but more fundamentally, it is their lack of capabilities and access to participate in productive economic activities. If companies can contribute in order to provide access and the necessary skills, then individuals will have the capabilities to achieve their aspirations, including earning a higher income. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development supports Sen’s assertions that poverty can be alleviated if the capability of individuals is improved. Beyond that, this book shows that sustainable development goals can be achieved when the company’s CSR programs and social capital development in improving people’s capabilities are combined with necessary finance access and market access for the poor. The theoretical model developed from the journey of Astra International, one of the largest public-listed companies in Indonesia, is replicable for other companies aspiring to be sustainable in developing countries. The model shows a virtuous cycle between the corporate aim, CSR programs, social capital and corporate sustainability. This volume is of great value to academics, practitioners and policy makers interested in the themes of CSR, social capital and sustainable development of developing countries. It also appeals to professionals in industry associations, development agencies and international organizations, as well as NGOs that are concerned with the achievement of sustainable development goals by 2030.
Advances in Materials Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICFAMMT 2024 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Pramod Bhingole Kamlesh Joshi Surya Deo Yadav Ankit SharmaThe book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing, and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT 2024). It covers latest research and developments in the field of material science and metallurgy. Various topics covered in this book are material processing, mechanical properties, and material characterisation, composite materials, nanomaterials, advanced engineering materials, and technologies for space, nuclear, and aerospace applications. The book also focuses on the optimisation of materials for required properties and recent trends in materials science and metallurgy. This book is of great value for researchers and professionals working in the field of material science and metallurgy.
Building Bots with Node.js
by Madan Bhintade Eduardo FreitasAutomate workflow and internal communication processes and provide customer service without apps using messaging and interactive bots About This Book • Create interactive bots on platforms such as Facebook Messenger, Kik, Telegram, and Skype to automate workflows • Create a bot that works with SQL Server and Skype to deal with HR requests within a company • Work with some of the most cutting-edge and widely-used APIs and messaging platforms to create interactive customer-facing experiences and automate work Who This Book Is For This is a book for Node.js developers who want to build powerful bots for customer-facing and internal workflow automation. What You Will Learn • Create a bot template that responds to e-mails based on certain ruling criteria • Interact with SMS and perform some basic Natural Language Processing using the Twilio API for Node.js • Work with the Skype Web SDK and Node.js to create a bot that works with SQL Server and Skype • Build an automated Flight Information Agent bot using the Twitter and Air France KLM APIs • Create a scheduling bot for teams using the Facebook Messenger API • Interact with BotKit along with and MongoDB Amazon S3 to create a document management bot in Node.js • Leverage ICR and Azure Table Storage from Node.js to create a bug tracking bot • Integrate Force.com API and Kik to create a Salesforce CRM bot In Detail The bots are taking over and we're all for it! Messenger-based bots will be the dominant software UI for the next generation of applications – even Slack, Telegram, and Facebook are driving a new approach where "threads are the new apps." This book shows you how to create work automation bots that interact with users through Slack, e-mail, Skype, Twitter, and more using Node.js. You'll learn to create conversational UIs for your Node.js apps, and then use those UIs to provide workflow automation tools. You will be shown how to handle customer service requests that come in through messenger systems – this includes interpreting the natural language to reveal the user's intent and respond accordingly. You will also learn how to automate processes that involve several people, such as processing holiday requests, arranging meetings, or sending updated reports on time. By the end of this book you'll have the knowledge to create bots that can handle and manipulate documents, URLs, and other items of content. Harness the power of bots and your organization will reap the benefits. Style and approach This fast-paced book is packed with real-world use cases that will help you understand concepts, issues, and solutions while using Node.js to build useful, cross-platform business bots.
Technology and the Environment: Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Humanity (ICATH’2023) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Brahim El Bhiri Saliha Assoul Mohamed EssaaidiThis book presents a collection of research papers and case studies from leading experts in the field. This proceedings book explores innovative approaches to addressing environmental challenges in urban settings through the integration of technology and sustainability. From mapping urban flood hazards to leveraging artificial intelligence in e-learning and financial fraud detection, each paper offers practical insights and solutions for implementing smart and sustainable practices in cities. Case studies examine the impact of new urban spaces on human behavior, the role of digital communication in local governance, and the potential of renewable energy transition in reshaping Morocco's energetic future. Readers will gain valuable insights into topics such as smart tourism strategies, modeling solar wood drying, evaluating geothermal potential, and optimizing energy systems through machine learning algorithms and renewable energy integration. With contributions covering a wide range of topics, "Technology and The Environment" serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in harnessing technology to create more sustainable urban environments.
Industrial Innovations: Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on Advanced technologies and Humanity (ICATH'2023) (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures)
by Brahim El Bhiri Safae Merzouk Saliha Assoul“Industrial Innovations: New Technologies in Cities' Digital Infrastructures” is a comprehensive proceedings book that delves into the latest research and practices shaping the industrial landscape in urban settings. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of digital advancements has become increasingly crucial for optimizing industrial processes and enhancing efficiency. Through a series of insightful contributions, this book explores various aspects of digital advancements in industrial processes. Readers will gain valuable insights into topics such as machine learning for export pattern identification, AI-driven predictive maintenance methods, and the integration of digital technologies in distribution supply chains. These discussions shed light on how digital innovations are revolutionizing traditional industrial practices, leading to more streamlined operations and improved outcomes. Additionally, the book examines the role of digital twins in improving business processes by providing virtual simulations and optimizations. This concept enables businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and make informed decisions based on real-time data analysis. Moreover, the impact of digital visual management systems on workplace safety is explored, highlighting the importance of leveraging technology to mitigate risks and ensure a safer working environment. Furthermore, systematic mapping studies shed light on the intersection of green and digital supply chain innovation. By exploring how digital technologies can be leveraged to create more sustainable industrial practices, these studies offer potential avenues for reducing environmental impact and promoting long-term sustainability in industrial operations. With its diverse range of topics and contributions, “Industrial Innovations: New Technologies in Cities' Digital Infrastructures” serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in the intersection of technology and industrial innovation in urban environments. It offers insights into the latest advancements and best practices in leveraging digital technologies to optimize industrial processes and drive sustainable development in cities worldwide.
Smart Mobility and Industrial Technologies: The Quality of Life in Sustainable Cities (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Brahim El Bhiri Rajaa Saidi Mohammed Essaaidi Naima KaabouchThis book discusses many issues related to the impact of advanced technologies on quality of human life. It covers several areas and use cases that illustrate how technologies could be harnessed to solve all kinds of humanity issues in areas as diverse as education, health care, industry, agriculture, mobility, etc. Specially, it aims at establishing the vital link between advances in technology and sustainable development to magnify the benefits. This book covers a wide range of audience including academic/research, professors, scientists, and engineers working in different fields, comprising engineering, sustainability, as well as government and international organizations officials interested in sustainable planning. This is done through a set of selected papers from those presented to 4th International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Humanity (ICATH'2022) which was organized by the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI) in collaboration with national and international institutions. ICATH22 was held in Marrakech, from November 11 to 12, 2022. Key topics showcasing how technology can serve humanity in different ways and facets of human life, activities, and challenges are covered in depth through the chapters of this book which are presented in four different sections, namely:1. Advanced Technologies for smart Mobility in Smart Cities.2. Emerging Technologies for Connectivity in Sustainable Cities.3. Transitioning to Sustainable Industrial Engineering. 4. Technology for Human Sciences as Key Components of Sustainability.
Physics of Daily Life First Semester FYBA, B.COM, B.SC New NEP Syllabus - SPPU
by Dr R. B. Bhise Dr A. B. Bhorde Dr M. S. Shinde Dr M. D. Dhiware R. G. Waykar Dr T. P. Gujar"Physics of Daily Life" is an introductory textbook designed for first-year undergraduate students (B.Sc., B.A., and B.Com) following the National Education Policy (NEP) syllabus of 2024. The book simplifies fundamental physics concepts and demonstrates their applications in everyday life, making them accessible to students from diverse academic backgrounds. It covers various topics, including atmospheric physics, human body mechanics, sports physics, and technological applications. The book explains physical principles like Pascal’s law, Archimedes’ principle, and Rayleigh scattering, alongside their real-world implications, such as weather systems, optical instruments, and modern technologies like GPS, lasers, and electric motors. Written in a clear and structured manner, it integrates theoretical explanations with practical examples to enhance comprehension.