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Design, Development and Analysis of Lunar Crescent Visibility Criterion With Python
by Muhamad Syazwan Faid Mohd Saiful Nawawi Mohd Hafiz SaadonThe analysis of lunar crescent visibility criterion is vital in providing a comparative insight for predicting the visibility and suitability for Hijri calendar determination. While there have been previous attempts to measure the performance of lunar crescent visibility criterion, these attempts only apply to a singular analysis and not a comparative examination.Design, Development and Analysis of Lunar Crescent Visibility Criterion with Python explores the development of an analysis tool for lunar crescent visibility criterion using an integrated lunar crescent visibility database. The analysis tool, called HilalPy and HilalObs, was developed in the form of a Python library, so that it can be integrated into other software and webpages to enable deployment into various operating systems. This book will provide useful insights for the future development of lunar crescent visibility criterion, particularly for calendrical purposes.Key Features:● Presents an analysis tool for lunar crescent visibility based on an integrated lunar crescent report database.● Offers researchers and practitioners the capability to perform comparative analyses of the percentage of reliability in lunar crescent visibility criteria, thereby contributing to the construction of robust criteria for determining the Hijri calendar.● Provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners involved in the determination of the Hijri calendar.
Developing AI, IoT and Cloud Computing-based Tools and Applications for Women’s Safety
by Parul Dubey Gurpreet Singh Chhabra Bui Thanh Hung Umashankar GhugarIn a world increasingly driven by technology, this book explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), IoT, and Cloud Computing and women's safety, highlighting the transformative potential of technology in safeguarding women's well-being in the physical and the digital world. As the safety and security industry embraces technological advancements, the need for inclusive and gender-centric solutions has become increasingly evident. This reference book delves into this critical area, showcasing the development of AI, IoT, and Cloud applications specifically tailored to address the unique safety challenges faced by women.• Provides a comprehensive exploration of how AI and related technologies are reshaping the future of women's safety.• Emphases the utilisation of AI to tackle the specific challenges women encounter in various contexts.• Introduces innovative solutions such as wearable technology, AI-powered surveillance systems, and mobile applications designed for emergency responses.• Discusses ethical implications of deploying technology for personal security and navigates the evolving legal landscape surrounding data privacy.• Bridges the gap between theoretical discussions and practical implementations, offering a guide to developing technology for the improvement of women's safety.It is an invaluable resource for professionals and researchers interested in the transformative role of AI, IoT, and Cloud in shaping the future of women's safety.
Essentials of Education Policy: Processes and Possibilities for Educational Leaders
by William EwellEssentials of Education Policy improves students’ and educational leaders’ understanding of the complex education policy system in the U.S.Through an applied pedagogical approach that connects analytical concepts from public policy and education research to professional practice, the book offers academic content and applications for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education leaders. Grounded in pillars of policy studies – educational foundations, governance structures and policy subsystems, the policy process, and specific policy issues – the book provides educational leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve fundamental inequities in American education and empowers them to become change agents.This engaging textbook will be essential reading for students and scholars in Education Policy, Leadership, and Educational Foundations, as well as for educational leaders.
Women Nutrition in Developing Countries: A Mixed Method Approach
by Shikha SaxenaThis book explores the historical perspective of food security, women’s access to food, malnutrition and obesity among women, and household food security to present an analysis of women’s nutrition in developing countries. It also includes a chapter detailing the history of slums – based on the narratives of the key informants. This chapter focuses on the interlink ages between the household food security variables and their temporal relationship with the nutritional status of women in slums of Ghaziabad. The subject matter of this book also covers: Food Security in an Urban Poor Context Socio-Ecological Perspective on Food Sufficiency Inequalities and Caste Discrimination Quest for Determinants of Household Food Security Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Control Systems in Textile Machines
by G. Nagarajan G. RamakrishnanThis book details the mechanics of textile machines and covers the fundamental concepts and advanced applications of their control systems. It presents conceptual information, discusses practical equipment, and analyses the machines used in various stages of the spinning process.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Sustainability in Apparel Manufacturing Process
by Ankur Saxena Ajit Kumar KhareWith the apparel industry contributing to almost 33 percent of the country’s exports, textile and garment manufacturing plays a vital role in the country’ economy.This book records the existing and emerging sustainability standards in the apparel industry and outlines the supply chain of the manufacturing process. It covers the best practices, industry norms, sustainability evaluation procedures, marketing strategies, and consumer perceptions. It also details the challenges faced by apparel manufacturing factories in adopting sustainable manufacturing techniques and finally presents a theoretical framework for sustainable manufacturing in Indian apparel manufacturing industry.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Printing of Textile Substrates: Machineries and Methods
by Mathews KolanjikombilThis book discusses the various methods and techniques of printing. It covers the history and development of printing techniques and machinery, design marking details, engraving, ingredients of print pastes, etc. The subject matter of this book also includes notes on the machinery, equipment, and technology used in printing.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Advanced Woven Fabric Design
by J. HayavadanaKeeping in mind the advancements in the field of science and technology within the context of weaving, this book discusses advanced woven fabric design. It details the structural aspects of woven fabric and expands upon the related weaving or loom equipment required to produce a specific fabric structure. The subject matter of this book includes: Treble clothes Weft pile fabrics Damask and brocade fabrics Gauze and leno Practical aspects of fabric analysis This book includes illustrative examples and worksheets, which enable the reader to gain first-hand practice of fabric designing.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Design and Structure of Textile Fabrics
by S. P. MishraThis book details the development of textile products and deals with different aspects of fabric structure and textile design. It covers topics essential to understanding textile fabrics – such as intertwined and non-woven fabrics, pique design, mosaic knitting, and spot designs. The subject matter of this book also includes: Properties of plain, twill and satin weave Types of jacquard Tubular fabrics Two-bar fabric structure Color effect on twill weaves Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Death on the Prowl: Campbell & Carter Mystery 8 (Campbell and Carter #8)
by Ann GrangerThe eighth Campbell and Carter mystery from much-loved crime writer Ann Granger is sure to appeal to fans of her Mitchell and Markby mysteries, as well as to fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club series.When Jerry Harrison receives an unwelcome visitor at his remote Cotswold cottage one winter's night, the last thing he expects is to end up dead. But, next morning, his cleaners find him fatally stabbed and the police have a murder inquiry on their hands.At first, Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter aren't sure of the victim's identity, but it's not long before a neighbour, Eleanor Holder, comes forward with her opinions on the deceased. Jerry Harrison was not a popular man in the village of Weston St Ambrose; his aunt's tragic death led to him inheriting her cottage and many of the locals still see him as an outsider.With no witnesses coming forward and very little evidence to go on, Jess and Ian must dig deep to find the answers to this baffling case. But not before another villager is attacked and left for dead . . .Praise for Ann Granger's crime novels:'Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times'Her usual impeccable plotting is fully in place' Good Book Guide'A clever and lively book' Margaret Yorke'This engrossing story looks like the start of a highly enjoyable series' Scotsman
How to Raise the Perfect Family Dog: Training Your Family-friendly Dog and Creating a Happy Home
by Adam Spivey Evan NorfolkDiscover how to train the perfect family-friendly dog and create a harmonious home.There are few things more heartwarming than seeing a happy, healthy relationship between dogs and children. Yet many dogs end up in rescue centres because their owners struggle to manage problem behaviours or cultivate a safe environment at home.Adam Spivey is here to change that. He has helped thousands of dogs overcome significant behavioural issues and has taught countless families how to responsibly care for their pets.Whether you are expecting your first child or planning to bring a dog into your family, this book contains everything you need to know, including:- Choosing an appropriate breed for your lifestyle and deciding between a puppy or rescue dog.- Preparing your dog and home for the arrival of a newborn.- Addressing serious behavioural problems.- Involving children in fun and effective training.- Teaching mutual respect so that your children grow into responsible, caring dog owners, and your dog becomes a well-behaved companion.How to Raise the Perfect Family Dog equips you with the knowledge and techniques to properly train your dog and allow your family unit to flourish.
Reunited at the Lakeside Cottage: Escape with this heart-warming and uplifting story of love, life and hope! (Lakeside Cottage)
by Erin Green'A warm, funny, uplifting writer!' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life, hope and healing..............................Welcome back to the Lakeside Cottage . . .a place to come together, or be driven further apart? It's that week between Christmas and New Year, and sisters Kate and Selena, and their friend Paisley, are meeting for an all-girls mini-break - no men allowed. But Affie, Carlos and Joseph have a similar idea, involving a sports channel, plenty of beer, and absolutely no women. Somehow, there's been a double booking. Paisley just wants to escape her worries, to recharge and reset for the coming year. The last thing she needs is complications. Kate, the elder sister, is a people pleaser, used to making things run smoothly for her CEO boss, but even she can't fix this, can she? Selena, meanwhile, may have a hugely successful career and be about to turn thirty, but she's her own worst enemy, and, as per usual, this mess may well be her fault... To make matters worse, Paisley and Joseph have history. Can the six of them find a way to navigate nearly a week together? Can the past be left behind and a new future found?.............................Warm praise for Erin Green's heartfelt novels: 'An uplifting and wonderful story about the power of female friendships' Donna Ashcroft 'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' Sue Roberts 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' Christina Courtenay'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' Jenni Keer '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Lovely and uplifting. I really really enjoyed it' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A perfect heartwarming story which has provided a great escape' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Loved this thoroughly feel good story!'.............................Don't miss the other Lakeside Cottage novels - Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage, Christmas Wishes at the Lakeside Cottage and Retreat at the Lakeside Cottage. And discover the uplifting Shetland series, beginning with From Shetland, With Love.
The Night Nanny's Secret: A twisting and addictive psychological suspense
by Kathryn WhitfieldYOUR NIGHTMARE IS ONLY JUST BEGINNING . . .New mum Lucy couldn't be more in love with her twin baby boys, but with her husband Andrew's return to long hours at work, she's left to deal with the sleepless nights alone. When her best friend Nina suggests they hire a night nanny, Lucy jumps at the opportunity - much to the distaste of her overbearing mother-in-law.But Evie is a natural with the boys and the extra sleep means the days are more manageable. Slowly but surely, Lucy is a finding a way back to her old self and soon, she might even be ready to get back to running the gym she owns with Nina.Then things begin to go missing, the doubts start creeping in and Lucy finds she can't keep track of the truth. Is it baby brain, or could there be a side to Evie she's not letting on? And when the future of Lucy's business is threatened, she starts down a path that might lead her to uncover some long-buried truths about their small town.These secrets might tear her family apart - from the inside out.---From the author of The Family at Number 11 comes a brand-new twisting and gripping domestic suspense that will have you turning the page long into the night. If you love Nelle Lamarr, Frieda McFadden and Daniel Hurst, you'll love The Night Nanny's Secret.Readers love Kathryn Whitfield's compulsive novels!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I. LOVED. IT.''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If you like Lisa Jewell or Louise Candlish novels you will love The Family At Number 11 . . . fantastic''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book is amazing, a proper page turner . . . My mind is literally blown. 100% recommend''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A thrilling read . . . I would recommend this book to everyone. It is that good''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I was gripped from the very beginning''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Suspenseful, pacey page-turner . . . genuinely unputdownable and I can't remember the last book I could say that about''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Claustrophobic and suspensful'
When We Sold God's Eye: Diamonds, Murder and a Clash of Worlds in the Amazon
by Alex Cuadros'A first-class work of reporting [and] a work of compassion for Indigenous peoples everywhere' BENJAMIN MOSER, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of SONTAG'A non-fiction novel of modern conquest, capitalism and murder . . . a stunning work' GREG GRANDIN, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of FORDLANDIAGrowing up in a remote corner of the Amazon, Pio, Maria, and Oita learned to hunt wild pigs and tapirs, gathering Brazil nuts and açaí berries from centuries-old trees. Then the first highway pierced through. Loggers and prospectors invaded, and they lost their families to terrible new weapons and diseases. Pushed to assimilate, they struggled to understand their new, capitalist reality. They ended up forging an uneasy symbiosis with their white antagonists - until a seam of diamonds erupted in their territory and decades of suppressed trauma burst out in a shocking act of retribution. Based on six years of immersive reporting and research, WHEN WE SOLD GOD'S EYE tells a unique kind of adventure story, a story of survival against all odds; of the temptations of wealth and the dream of prosperity; of a vital ecosystem threatened by the hunger for natural resources; of genocide and revenge. It's a story as old as the first European encounters with Indigenous people, playing out in the present day. But most of all, it's about a few startlingly clever individuals and their power to adapt - even thrive - in the most unlikely circumstances.
Social Situation Survival Guide: How to Meet People, Manage Anxiety, and Feel Confident in Any Setting (Growing Up Powerful )
by Rebel Girls Michelle SchustermanAs you grow up, you’ll be presented with all kinds of exciting opportunities: making friends, discovering what you love to do, and learning new things. But sometimes these joyful milestones come with challenges.As you grow up, you’ll be presented with all kinds of exciting opportunities: making friends, discovering what you love to do, and learning new things. But sometimes these joyful milestones come with challenges. Certain social situations can feel like navigating a maze. How do you strike up a conversation with someone new at school or camp? What should you do when you see someone being bullied? How do you help a friend who is going through a tough time? Through quizzes, advice from experts, and stories from real girls, you’ll learn exactly what to do and say when . . . - You’re the new kid at school, camp, science club—you name it!- You have a super embarrassing moment - You want to try something different, like auditioning for the school play - You hurt someone’s feelings and want to apologize - And more!With this book, you’ll feel ready to handle whatever comes your way!
Benign Bigotry: The Psychology of Subtle Prejudice
by Kristin J. AndersonBenign Bigotry delves into the multifaceted landscape of prejudice, spanning academic and scientific research, popular culture, and contemporary politics. At its core lies the concept of subtle prejudice-a pervasive, often unconscious bias in race, gender, and sexuality. Through meticulous analysis and the author's own experience serving eight years on the Police Oversight Board, this book exposes seven seemingly harmless cultural myths that perpetuate inequality. It also confronts prejudices against women and LGBTQ+ individuals, offering concrete strategies to dismantle entrenched beliefs. Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate classes, yet accessible to the educated lay reader, each chapter caters to those interested in psychology, sociology, business, and education. With a valuable new chapter on systemic inequality, updated real-life examples, and engaging with the exploration of empirical research on discrimination and prejudice emerging since 2009, this second edition is not to be missed.
Place and Performance in Ancient Greece, Rome, and China (Antiquity in Global Context)
by Hans Beck Griet VankeerberghenThis book examines the construction of space and place in early China and the ancient Mediterranean through the lens of performances conducted in specific locations. It highlights conceptions of place and performance, seeing both as crucial to the production of cultural meaning and communal cohesion, and as heavily dependent on the prevailing political culture. Whether urban or rural, global or local, central or fringe, public or private, real or imagined, theatrical or ritual, the places and performances highlighted serve to show both commonalities and differences between the ancient Mediterranean and early China. The range of places of comparison is also very diverse, including roads, gardens, neighbourhoods, hydraulic infrastructures, funerary performance, spectacles at court, and the everyday display of authority through clothing and fashion. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.
Merovingian Worlds (Cambridge Medieval Textbooks)
by James T. PalmerThe Merovingian Kingdoms (c. 450–751) dominated much of what is now France, Belgium, and Germany, and were the most powerful and long-lived of the states that transformed the inheritance of Rome after the Crisis of the Fifth Century. Yet they often remain representative of an imagined 'Dark Age', in which civility was eroded by migration, violence, illiteracy, superstition, and a retreat from globality. Through a deep exploration of manuscripts, charters, and burials, Merovingian Worlds offers a fresh account of the period, outlining its complexities, diversity and creativity. This was a world built on dynamic political, socio-economic, cultural, and religious interactions, and shaped by its wide-ranging connections from Britain and Ireland to Byzantium and beyond. The book provides a critical introduction to the rich source material and the modern debates that shaped our perception of Western Europe after the Fall of Rome.
Teaching to Transform Learning: Pedagogies for Inclusive, Responsive and Socially Just Education
by Deborah Green Deborah Price Deborah Dr Green Deborah Dr PriceTeaching to Transform Learning: Pedagogies for Inclusive, Responsive and Socially Just Education provides a foundational discussion of a range of teaching and learning strategies aiming to engage all learners by embracing their lived experiences, histories, contexts and identities. Section one outlines concepts that frame and underpin approaches to pedagogy that are inclusive of and engage all learners. These concepts include exploring Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing; traversing identities in the school, self and system; and understanding culturally and religiously responsive pedagogies. Section two builds on these concepts and presents contemporary approaches to engage all learners, with a focus on visual art and body-based learning, nature-based approaches and learning outside of the classroom. Section three emphasises empowering strategies for skill development and futures thinking for all students, focusing on citizenship education, transdisciplinary inquiry and flipping constructivist pedagogies to better enable depth and breadth of student learning.
Slavery and Freedom in Black Thought in the Early Spanish Atlantic (Afro-Latin America)
by Chloe L. IretonWeaving together thousands of archival fragments, this study explores a shared Black Atlantic world where the meanings of slavery and freedom were fiercely contested and claimed. It recreates the worlds of extraordinary individuals and communities in the long sixteenth century, whilst mapping the development of early modern Black thought about slavery and freedom. From a free Black mother's embarkation license to cross the Atlantic Ocean, to an enslaved Sevillian woman's epistles to her freed husband in New Spain, to an enslaved man's negotiations with prospective buyers on the auction block in Mexico City, to a Black man's petition to reclaim his liberty after his illegitimate enslavement, Chloe L. Ireton explores how Africans and their descendants reckoned with laws and theological discourses that legitimized the enslavement of Black people and the varied meanings of freedom across legal jurisdictions. Their intellectual labor reimagined the epistemic worlds of slavery and freedom in the early modern Atlantic.
Contemporary Body Horror (Elements in the Gothic)
by Xavier Aldana Reyes'Body horror', a horror subgenre concerned with transformation, loss of control and the human body's susceptibility to disease, infection and external harm, has moved into the mainstream to become one of the greatest repositories of biopolitical discourse. Put simply, body horror acts out the power flows of modern life, visualising often imperceptible or ignored processes of marginalisation and behavioural policing, and revealing how interrelations between different social spheres (medical, legal, political, educational) produce embodied identity. This book offers the first sustained study of the types of body horror that have been popular in the twenty-first century and centres on the representational and ideological work they carry out. It proposes that, thanks to the progressive vision of feminist, queer and anti-racist practitioners, this important subgenre has expanded its ethical horizons and even found a sense of celebratory liberation in fantastic metamorphoses redolent of contemporary activist movements.
Evolution of the Arborescent Gymnosperms: Pattern, Process and Diversity
by Christopher N. PageThe arborescent gymnosperms are the most prevalent trees in one-third of the world's forests, and have dominated the Earth's forest ecosystems through much of evolutionary time. They encompass over 70 living genera and nearly 700 species of evergreen conifers and related trees, and include the largest and longest-lived organisms on this planet. This two-volume treatise provides detailed descriptions of each genus based on first-hand surveys of their structure, adaption, ecology, function and development. It also incorporates evidence from molecular studies, palaeobotany and environmental data to provide a holistic understanding of their overall evolution and diversity. Covering the world's temperate and tropical forests, Volume 1 principally focuses on Northern Hemisphere genera while Volume 2 covers those with a predominantly Southern Hemisphere range. Together, the set provides a comprehensive, global reference for researchers in palaeobotany, plant science, geobiology, evolutionary biology, ecology and plant genetics, as well as arboriculturists and conservation managers.
Adult Patient with Intraventricular, Paraventricular and Pineal Region Lesions (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)
by Mohamed Dablouk Mahmoud KamelIntraventricular lesions are uncommon, and they can arise from numerous structures around the ventricular system, including the ependyma, septum pellucidum and choroid plexus. Pineal region lesions may arise from the pineal gland parenchymal/supporting cells or glial cells of the midbrain/medial thalamus. Many of these lesions are either found incidentally or present with symptoms of hydrocephalus. Careful assessment of the clinical and radiological features of each case can help to narrow the differential diagnosis in this heterogenous group of tumours.
Behaviour Beyond the Text and the Morality Clause in Twenty-First-Century Publishing (Elements in Publishing and Book Culture)
by Chiara BullenA morality clause allows contracting parties to terminate a contractual agreement with those who exhibit behaviour deemed unacceptable. Established in 1920s Hollywood, these contractual clauses are now found in twenty-first-century publishing agreements. This Element investigates the presence of the morality clause in the UK book publishing industry in relation to an increased focus on author behaviour beyond the text in the twenty-first-century, examining the way it operates within the publishing field in the context of behaviour perceived to be 'problematic'. It asserts the clause is perceived to be needed due to the emergence of social media and twenty-first-century social contexts combining to impact the author-reader relationship which, in turn, leads to author behaviour acting as a paratextual threshold to their work. This Element presents an analysis of the morality clause in practice, concluding the clause has the potential to further the power imbalance between author and publisher.
Toiling for Oil: A Social History of Petroleum in Iran
by Touraj AtabakiOften referred to as the 'Oil Century,' the twentieth century marked the rise of petroleum as a pivotal force in global economics and politics. While many studies have explored the political relations between oil corporations and the Iranian state, this innovative book builds an intricate picture of the social history of petroleum in Iran, after its discovery there in 1908. Through expert interviews and on-the-ground reports, Touraj Atabaki shows the seismic impact of oil: from the building of roads to an influx of migrant labour. Offering insights into the lives and challenges of oil workers alongside analysis of wider geopolitical conflicts, Toiling for Oil traverses two world wars, industrialisation and modernisation, attempts at nationalisation in the 1950s and the political crises of the late 1970s. An essential read for anyone interested in Iran's unique position in the global economic landscape as oil continues to shape our world.