Providing comprehensive coverage on biofuel crop production and the technological, environmental and resource issues associated with a sustainable biofuel industry, this book is ideal for researchers and industry personnel. Beginning with an introduction to biofuels and the challenges they face, the book then includes detailed coverage on crops of current importance or with high future prospects, including sections on algae, sugar crops and grass, oil and forestry species. The chapters foc...

Talented players, hard-working coaches-the U-13 Maulsari Eagles is a team that has what it takes. Yet, challenges of all kinds hold them back from realizing their true potential. Prithvi, the midfielder, must wrestle against his father's resistance; while Kadambini, the winger, battles gender bias; even as Siraj, the head coach, leads a fight against the mammoth system, plagued by blatant corruption and rampant age fraud.The Eagles have a fighting chance, but they also have much to...

Build Real-World AI with Transformers Powered by PyTorch 2.0.Book DescriptionTransformer models have revolutionized AI across natural language processing, computer vision, and speech recognition. "Ultimate Transformer Models Using PyTorch 2.0" bridges theory and practice, guiding you from fundamentals to advanced implementations with hands-on projects that build a professional AI portfolio.This comprehensive journey spans 11 chapters, beginning with transformer foundat...

Build Real-World AI with Transformers Powered by PyTorch 2.0.Key Features● Complete hands-on projects spanning NLP, vision, and speech AI.● Interactive Jupyter Notebooks with real-world industry scenarios.● Build a professional AI portfolio ready for career advancement.Book DescriptionTransformer models have revolutionized AI across natural language processing, computer vision, and speech recogni...

Learn all of the available upgrade and migration methods in detail to move to Oracle Database version 12c. You will become familiar with database upgrade best practices to complete the upgrade in an effective manner and understand the Oracle Database 12c patching process.So it’s time to upgrade Oracle Database to version 12c and you need to choose the appropriate method while considering issues such as downtime. This book explains all of the available upgrade and migration methods ...

Life punches harder than you think. One day, I was unstoppable—sports, karate, pushing limits, feeling invincible. The next, I was staring down major spine surgery with a 30% survival rate. My body betrayed me. My world crumbled.This isn’t some “feel-good” self-help nonsense. It’s a story about failure, fear, and what happens when everything falls apart. About lying in hospital gowns, fighting pain that doesn’t quit, and finding tiny victories in the darkest moments. About the stubb...

An up-to-date and expert discussion of neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence developmentIn Neuro-symbolic AI: Foundations and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence. Expert contributors explain the integration of symbolic representations with neural networks, demonstrating state-of-the-art practices in the field.The book fosters collaborati...

Insightful, topical and relevant, the book avoids theory and provides practical guidance for strategic and tactical decision-making in everyday work. Written with inputs from CEOs and eight CFOs of highly reputed companies, cutting across industries, it is peppered with real experiences and challenges. The entire narrative is built around anecdotes, examples and best practices, making it an interesting read. The author uses the power of storytelling to help finance professionals upskill fo...

Ravikumar spent four years living with his family in Japan and China . Sent by his employer to further his knowledge of Asian business, what marked those years beyond the professional pursuits was a more nuanced understanding of Japanese and Chinese culture. Oriental Tunes is a recount of countless funny, fascinating, and surprising events that typified the life of the author and his family - and the life of many foreigners. Ravikumar uses these stories to bring to the reader several lesse...

A Handful of Beginnings is a collection of five short stories, each with a unique theme and setting, yet all exploring different aspects of life. Each story stands out distinctly, offering a memorable, single-sitting read.One HourRaymondThe BestBeyond the ClassroomIn the Heart of an Enchanted Forest

Project managers spend significant amount of time to make their projects hugely successful. They have to manage several aspects of a project in order to get there. They also have to manage several conflicts on their way to success.How do they ensure higher margins, maximizing delivery efficiencies, yet keeping people cost lower?How do they control the scope, yet maintain higher CSAT rating?How do they execute a major change with minimal impact of downtime?How do...

Build Real-World AI with Transformers Powered by PyTorch 2.0.Key Features● Complete hands-on projects spanning NLP, vision, and speech AI.● Interactive Jupyter Notebooks with real-world industry scenarios.● Build a professional AI portfolio ready for career advancement.Book DescriptionTransformer models have revolutionized AI across natural language processing, computer vision, and speech recognition. "Ultimate Transformer Models Using PyTorc...