A Recommended Book from BookRiot, Bustle, The Millions and Teen VogueA Los Angeles Times BEST CALIFORNIA BOOK of 2020 * A New England Independent Booksellers' 2020 NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD FINALISTA sweeping, vibrant first novel following a family of Indian sharecroppers at the onset of World War I, revealing a little-known part of California history1914: Ram Singh arrives in the Imperial Valley on the Mexican border, reluctantly accepting his friend Karak’s offer of ...

The AI revolution is here, poised to upend every industry in its wake. But how will this new technology actually change how we build companies? In the face of algorithms and machine learning, intangibles that are uniquely human-skills like creativity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence-will be the clear drivers for growth.Creating the Intangible Enterprise explains how AI will fundamentally change the landscape and, most importantly, shows leaders how to leverage the...

This book discusses the impact of spectral features extracted from frame level, glottal closure regions, and pitch-synchronous analysis on the performance of language identification systems. In addition to spectral features, the authors explore prosodic features such as intonation, rhythm, and stress features for discriminating the languages. They present how the proposed spectral and prosodic features capture the language specific information from two complementary aspects, showing how th...

Salient Features· Special feature – Worksheets are included to act as observation book for taking readings.· Illustrations of the tools used in various sections of workshop are provided· Tips on practical application of the tools and instruments are given· Adages found in each page are unique for motivation and personality development of the studentsA chapter on It workshop is addedContents:1.

This book is intended for Graduate and Post-graduate students in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology for the purpose of Object Oriented System Analysis and Design. This book covers details of UML (Unified Modeling Language) which is used to model software intensive systems.Various models supported by UML are thoroughly discussed in this book with suitable examples. The book covers the things, relationships and diagrams supported by UML in a simple language.

Accurately calculating medication dosages is a critical element in pharmaceutical care that directly affects optimal patient outcomes. Unfortunately, medication dosage errors happen in pharmacies, in hospitals, or even at home or in homecare settings everyday. In extreme cases, even minor dosage errors can have dire consequences. Careful calculations are essential to providing optimal medical and pharmaceutical care.Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians fills the...

The globally important nature of wetland ecosystems has led to their increased protection and restoration as well as their use in engineered systems. Underpinning the beneficial functions of wetlands are a unique suite of physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate elemental cycling in soils and the water column. This book provides an in-depth coverage of these wetland biogeochemical processes related to the cycling of macroelements including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, an...

Integrated Holistic Mental Healthcare: Bridging Minds and Technology is a groundbreaking resource that unites traditional holistic practices with cutting-edge digital innovations to enhance mental health treatment. This comprehensive guide is tailored for mental health professionals seeking practical strategies to improve care efficacy and accessibility. The book begins with foundational concepts of holistic mental health and emphasizes the essential role of mindfulness and meditation as c...

As Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computational Heat Transfer (CHT) evolve and become increasingly important in standard engineering design and analysis practice, users require a solid understanding of mechanics and numerical methods to make optimal use of available software. Considered to be among the very best in the field, this masterwork from renowned experts J. N. Reddy and D. K. Gartling is the latest version of a book that has long been relied upon by practicing engineers, r...

We don't start life with bias, the world quietly installs it in us. Prejudice.exe explores how judgment hides in everyday moments: a comment about language, a rule about gender roles, a joke about someone's background.Through simple storytelling, real-life scenarios, and a warm cafe conversation between Tharun and Tara, this book uncovers the invisible programming that shapes how we see people - before we even know them. It challenges readers to notice the small things that hurt, t...

This book introduces social cognition from multidisciplinary perspectives, exploring in detail how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social stimuli throughout different stages of life.The book is organized into five parts, and each chapter provides a concise introduction to a specific topic within social cognition, followed by an in-depth exploration of prominent areas of research, the impact of technology, and potential future questions. The book covers core principl...

This comprehensive textbook offers a holistic integration of both the research and clinical aspects of neuropsychology. Combining Eastern and Western perspectives, it explores latest developments, current scope, and significant challenges in the field to provide a detailed understanding of brain and behavior from research and intervention methods to rehabilitation and applications. Each chapter in the book includes an introduction to the topic, an overview of the latest research in the fie...