This story unfolds in a charming countryside setting and beautifully depicts the unique bond between a mother, Sarah, and her son, Lucas. Sarah, a loving mother, showers her baby boy with affectionate kisses on his tiny hands. These gestures of love symbolize her unconditional devotion. As Lucas grows, these kisses become a meaningful part of his life, shaping his memories and reminding him of his mother's enduring love. This heartwarming tale is a tribute to the timeless strength of a mot...

The United States faces major challenges in dealing with Iran, the threat of terrorism, and the tide of political instability in the Arabian Peninsula. The presence of some of the world’s largest reserves of oil and natural gas, vital shipping lanes, and Shia populations throughout the region have made the peninsula the focal point of US and Iranian strategic competition. Moreover, large youth populations, high unemployment rates, and political systems with highly centralized power bases h...

This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Variable Neighborhood Search, ICVNS 2021, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in March 2021.The 14 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The papers describe recent advances in methods and applications of variable neighborhood search.Chapter “Reduced Variable Neighbourhood Search for the Generation of Controlled Circular Data” is availa...

This proceedings volume convenes works within the field of fractional calculus and its applications, presented at the International Conference on Fractional Differentiation and its Applications (ICFCA), held in Sousse, Tunisia, from December 26th to 30th, 2024.In its first rendition, the ICFCA gathers papers from several countries such as Algeria, Lebanon, Qatar, Tunisia, Türkiye, and United Arab Emirates, among others. It aims to provide a unique platform for researchers engaged i...

This book brings together 48 cutting-edge contributions from researchers in Morocco and around the world, offering a panoramic view of today’s most impactful AI innovations in health. From deep learning for drug discovery and machine learning models for kidney disease and antimicrobial resistance, to NLP-driven medical codingandIoT-enabled patient monitoring, this book covers the full spectrum of ...

"A Dormant Princess Awakens - Slumber No More!" is a tale set in a grand kingdom featuring Princess Aurora, also known as Sleeping Beauty. Born amidst celebration, Aurora was cursed by a jealous fairy who wasn't invited to her birth. The curse foretold that Aurora would prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an eternal slumber. Despite efforts to shield her, Aurora eventually succumbed to the curse. An enchanted forest grew around her, safeguarding her as the kingdom searched i...

"Let's Get Blossoming: Grandma's Plan to Steal the Kids from School!" is a whimsical tale set in a charming town. The story follows Mrs. Whimsfeld, an elderly woman with a deep love for flowers. She devises a mischievous scheme to take the flowers from the school gardens, believing they'll thrive better under her care. Under cover of night, she collects the most beautiful blossoms in a basket. However, her plan takes an unexpected turn when a sly fox appears. Instead of confrontation, a co...

In a mesmerizing land adorned with beautiful flowers of every hue, lived a magnificent butterfly. With wings aglow in a kaleidoscope of colors, it fluttered gracefully, bringing joy wherever it roamed. One sunny day, fate intervened as a strong gust of wind swept the colorful creature high into the sky, far from its familiar abode.Higher and higher it soared, gazing upon the patchwork quilt of sprawling landscapes below—rivers, mountains, fields, and forests. The wind's embrace eve...

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity t...

An Odyssey Honor audiobook and National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel—adapted for audio—is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal br...

The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and ProcessesThe Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and ProcessesA comprehensive and dedicated guide to automotive production lines, The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and Processes addresses automotive body processes from the stamping operations through to the final assembly activities. To begin, it discusses current metal forming practices, including stamping engineering, die de...

Solid Waste Management (SWM) has become one of the most serious environmental and public health issues confronting cities in developing countries. Rapid urbanization, economic growth and changes in lifestyles and consumption patterns have resulted in a remarkable increase in waste volume and diversity during the past few decades. In Tanzania, the annual waste generation is about 7 million tons per year. However, the waste collection rate has remained below 35%. Lack of waste management pla...