A compelling anthology exploring the heart of India.Edited by Sucharita Sengupta, Chandra Chari, and Uma Iyengar, The Thief's Funeral: The Book Review Anthology of Short Fiction presents nineteen stories from across India, showcasing fresh voices that explore the nuances of the country and its people. These stories delve into societal issues, human relationships, and the complexities of modern Indian life.Experience thought-provoking narratives tha...

In this enchanting underwater tale, Uma, a curious unicorn fish with a shimmering horn, dreams of exploring the world beyond her colorful coral reef home. Guided by the gentle lantern jelly Luma, Uma embarks on a magical journey through mysterious glowing waters, echoing caves, playful dolphin dances, and stormy currents that test her courage. Along the way, she discovers the joy of friendship, the beauty of ocean celebrations, and a magical pearl that grants a wish. Choosing kindness over...

**Winner of the UNICEF Children's Literature Prize (Ages 3-5)A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this "clever narrative" filled with “extraordinary spirit… gorgeous colors… a magical quality” (New York Times). Inspired by formerly imprisoned human rights activist Loujain AlHathloul, this sparkling fantasy story is perfect for fans of Malala’s Magic Pencil and the Rebel Girls series."Poetic, moving, and empowering.” - Kirkus Review...

Fossil carbon-based plastics are widely used for food and drink packaging due to their excellent mechanical properties and ability to ensure the safety and quality of the product, often for extended periods. However, these materials are an increasing cause for concern due to their detrimental impact on the environment and wildlife. This has driven an interest in the use of alternative non-fossil carbon bio-based materials for use in food contact applications and bio-based and biodegradable...

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains.The first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which differentiate them from other manufacturing supply chains. The chapter also provides a framework for designing future agri-food supply chains.The second chapter reviews recent advances in agri-food traceability systems and technologies, as well as barriers to their implementation. ...

The book explores how biodiversity in food systems can be strengthened through informed and intentional consumer action. Moving beyond traditional supply-side approaches, this edited volume positions consumers as active agents in shaping sustainable agri-food networks. This is a part of the 'Sustainable Development and Biodiversity' book series.Drawing on interdisciplinary research, global case studies, and innovative frameworks, the book examines mechanisms such as community-suppo...

This book deals with the in-depth study of sustainability issues in the agri-food sector. In particular, a critical analysis of the current situation was developed and the future prospects of the sector on the issue of managing the environmental variable and the impacts relating to food production and consumption have been analyzed. Furthermore, the state of implementation and best practices relating to the carbon neutrality model in the agri-food sector were analyzed and models for the de...

This book discusses the optimization of supply chains in the agri-food and animal industries, and focuses on the integration of technology and sustainability practices. It explores the use of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain and AI in supply chain management, and also addresses the need for resilient supply chains and strategies for risk management.Optimization in the Agri-Food Supply Chain provides an overview of various studies conducted in the field, including...

This book presents select papers from the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Communication, Computing and Electronics (IC3E 2018). Covering the latest theories and methods in three related fields – electronics, communication and computing, it describes cutting-edge methods and applications in the areas of signal and image processing, cyber security, human-computer interaction, machine learning, electronic devices, nano-electronics, wireless sensor networks, antenna and wave pro...

Religious icons have been a contested terrain across the world. Their implications and understanding travel further than the artistic or the aesthetic and inform contemporary preoccupations.This book traces the lives of religious sculptures beyond the moment of their creation. It lays bare their purpose and evolution by contextualising them in their original architectural or ritual setting while also following their displacement. The work examines how these images may have moved during dif...

Encapsulations, a volume in the Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Industry series,presents key elements in establishing food quality through the improvement of food flavor and aroma. The major benefits of nanoencapsulation for food ingredients include improvement in bioavailability of flavor and aroma ingredients, improvement in solubility of poor water-soluble ingredients, higher ingredient retention during production process, higher activity levels of encapsulated ingredients, improved she...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction, IHCI 2023, held in Daegu, South Korea, during November 8–10, 2023.The 55 full papers and 16 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 139 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Volume I: Natural Language and Dialouge Systems, Affective Computing and Human Factors, Human Centred AI, Human-Ro...