Proceedings of an international symposium, with the focus on Prediction and Performance in Geotechnical Engineering held in Calgary, on the 17-19 June 1987.

With the proliferation of devices connected to the internet and connected to each other, the volume of data collected, stored, and processed is increasing every day, which brings new challenges in terms of information security. As big data expands with the help of public clouds, traditional security solutions tailored to private computing infrastructures and confined to a well-defined security perimeter, such as firewalls and demilitarized zones (DMZs), are no longer effective. New securit...

This book includes selected papers presented at the World Conference on Information Systems for Business Management (ISBM 2025), held in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 24–26, 2025. It covers up-to-date cutting-edge research on data science, information systems, infrastructure and computational systems, engineering systems, business information systems, and smart secure systems.

This book features selected papers from the 11th International Conference on Mathematics and Computing (ICMC 2025), held at IIT Bhilai, India during January 09 – 11, 2025. It covers recent advances in the field of mathematics, statistics, and scientific computing. The book presents innovative work by leading academics, researchers, and experts from industry in mathematics, statistics, cryptography, network security, cyber security, machine learning, data analytics and blockchain technology...

Marriage and fertility rates are falling around the world, upending social security planning and threatening economic growth. In Love Apocalypse, anthropologists present their insights into this society-altering demographic shift, drawing on their research into the ways love, romantic relationships, and family are being transformed by cultural, social, and economic forces. Each case study in this volume examines a unique cultural context from either Asia (China, South Korea, Japan...

Reviews recent advances in understanding pollination dynamics and the role of plant-pollinator relationships in agro-ecosystemsProvides a comprehensive assessment of the major threats to economically important pollinators, including the impact of climate change and pest and disease threatExplores best practices for the protection of key pollinators and the ecosystem services they deliver

I opened Rishikesh’s book with a bit of doubt in my mind. The title suggested that the book was about airports. Airports are nice, cool, comfortable and mostly busy. However, that couldn't be the subject of a book!But, my curiosity forced me to read on and I must confess I could not put it down. Rishikesh has narrated his experiences at various airports in an extremely humorous manner. His style is simple and touches the heart. His keen observations about airports, airplanes, shops,...

"A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power…this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond EyeFrom the author of Reese's Book Club Pick The Henna Artist, the final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the...

In this book, I have compiled English phrases containing two or more words. Each of these phrases comprises at least one tough (advanced) English word. The meaning of the tough English word in every phrase has also been given. Example sentences have also been provided for many advanced phrases.Sample this:01 -- abandoned building / abandoned mines / abandoned orphan / abandoned street / abandoned vehicles[meaning of abandoned: 'left completely and no longer needed]

A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKGood Morning America’s “27 Books for June"PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling.It’s the spring of ...

This book is for Individual Contributors who are about to transition into the role of Manager. You can be in any business function and in any industry. The content of the book is applicable across genders. It has only the "essential" elements of what a new Manager needs. The content is based on practical experience of more than 3 decades in management roles. The carefully curated guidance is your map for being successful in the initial few years as a manager.