This book explains how the phenomenon of citizenship has been constructed in three contested states in the former Soviet space.Citizenship is a source of (legal) identity that provides access to resources, rights, and recognition. However, the disputed nature of contested states leads to their citizens being subject to multiple (conflicting) citizenship regimes. Drawing on legal analysis, interviews, and survey data, this book sheds light on the complex relationship between contest...

This book encapsulates the changing dimensions of managerial behaviours through existing microeconomic theories. It throws light on the decision-making process of consumers to demonstrate the potential absorbing capacity of the firms’ produce, with the aim of fulfilling their objectives while being socially sustainable.The book elucidates how management, utilizing strategic planning tools, can maintain profitability in an ever-changing macroeconomic environment. The sectoral/market...

Secure your data, encrypt communications, and implement real-world security techniques for modern applications by leveraging practical cryptographic methods using Python librariesKey FeaturesApply cryptographic techniques using Python to build secure real-world applicationsImplement secure encryption, hashing, and digital signaturesMaster cryptography fundamentals and practical security conceptsPurchase of the print or Kindle book incl...

When people make decisions or judge candidates, their brains naturally play tricks on them — they see what they want to see, avoid what's uncomfortable, and refuse to accept facts that don't fit their story. These tricks have names — Ignorance (missing information), Avoidance (dodging hard conversations), and Denial (rejecting facts you don't like). Together they lead to bad decisions made with total confidence. Instead of relying on one person to be fair, positive, and critical all at onc...

Growing up is the most beautiful feeling in the world. But the process brings with it, its share of ups and downs. Every new day throws up a new challenge to venture into new territory. Peer pressure is at its sublime best, goading the teenager to be one among friends, for better or for worse!On one hand, career choices clamor for attention, and on the other, adolescent crushes vie for action. The urge to choose and to choose well, is so strong that youngsters spend days and nights...

In this moonless night, I built a house, and it was not a home.Written from the quiet depths of exile, longing, and remembrance, this collection of poetic verses traces the journey of a soul searching for meaning after love has become distant. Through celestial imagery, broken light, and echoes of a lost homeland, the poems explore love, solitude, memory, displacement, and the fragile hope of belonging.Each verse becomes a constellation-a meeting place between what...

Textbook of Herbal Medicine and Pharmacy is a comprehensive two-part resource that connects traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with modern scientific principles and pharmaceutical applications. Designed primarily for students, the textbook provides a structured understanding of herbal medicine fundamentals and contemporary technologies used in therapeutic development.The book enables readers to:· Understand the fundamental principles and scope of herbal medicine and p...

Textbook of Herbal Medicine and Pharmacy is a comprehensive two-part resource that connects traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with modern scientific principles and pharmaceutical applications. Designed primarily for students, the textbook provides a structured understanding of herbal medicine fundamentals and contemporary technologies used in therapeutic development. The book enables readers to:Understand the fundamental principles and scope of herbal medicine and pharmacyConnect t...

IF YOU PLACE YOUR HAND ON MY CHEST, CAN YOU HEAR IT?THAT ISN'T THE SOUND OF A HEARTBEAT. IT'S THE SOUND OF YOUR FOOTSTEPS, PASSING THROUGH THE ALLEYS OF MY MEMORY EVERY NIGHT.I LOVED YOU BEFORE I EVER SAW YOU. AND WHEN I DID SEE YOU, MY WORLD SPLIT IN TWO: BEFORE YOU, AND AFTER YOU.BEFORE YOU, I WAS BREATHING. AFTER YOU, I BEGAN TO LIVE.I WISH I COULD STEAL A MOMENT FROM TIME.THAT ONE MOMENT WHEN YOUR GAZE, UNGUARDED, FELL INTO MINE, AND I WAS LOST I...

Unleash the Power of Node.js for Building Enterprise-Grade, Scalable Server-Side Applications.Key Features● Master the essentials of building real-time applications with a focus on Node.js, Express.js, Mongoose, Socket.IO, Winston logging, and key middleware.● Learn to create lightweight and scalable backend servers, ensuring optimal performance for production-ready applications.● Stay ahead of the curve by gaining proficien...

When the Water in Jehlum Turned Murky and Other Stories is a moving collection of sixty-four short stories inspired by memories, human experiences, and the rich cultural landscape of Kashmir. Through themes of love, loss, migration, faith, family, resilience, and changing times, Ramesh Kaul captures ordinary lives with extraordinary emotional depth. Drawing from decades of observations and personal reflections, these stories offer readers a heartfelt journey into the human...

Unleash the Power of Node.js for Building Enterprise-Grade, Scalable Server-Side Applications.Book DescriptionUnlock the full potential of Node.js for modern web development with this comprehensive handbook to developing applications and services.The book will cover the fundamentals to advanced techniques, and explore the intricacies of building powerful applications. You will master Express server creation, develop RESTful APIs with efficient routing, and dive into ...