The book presents select proceedings of the 8th International and 29th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research (AIMTDR 2021) conference. It covers recent advances in the realms of electro- physical and chemical machining, machining optimization, surface morphology and sustainable machining. The contents also include precision engineering, metrology and quality, automation and smart systems, enterprise manufacturing intelligence, among others. This book will evoke interest a...

The Burning Tree, a tale of infinite emotions, depicts various characters who come and go in between but creates a significant impact in the life of Krishna. The way situations and words break him up and he stands up again with the support of people around him with no loss of hope becomes emotionally deep and robust as time passes on. Nature, the ultimate mother of all, helps him heal his scars.No matter how strong one may be, there is something more vigorous than everything; time. ...

SHORT STORIES ABOUT PRIDE AND HUMILITYThese stories have characters who have an inflated view of themselves in some way.Sometimes the character has a realization and learns humility. In any case, their pride is tested or revealed.I hope LFBTQ avid readers found a good short story to read.Table of Content:Story 1: #RISE IN PRIDE: Reaching For The SkyStory 2: On maps & queernessStory 3: Get Off Your Duff ...

Five strangers. Five lives. One impossible family.Daniel Hayes, an architect in Chicago, begins to remember a childhood he never lived. It starts with the smell of cinnamon in a kitchen that does not belong to him, the sound of laughter behind a door he has never opened, and a deep emotional certainty that he belongs to people he has never met. Across the United States, four other strangers are haunted by the same disturbing memories. Marissa, a freelance artist in Portland, draws ...

When the world begins to collapse, safety becomes a memory, and every road leads deeper into chaos. In the shattered wake of disaster, a single train becomes the last fragile thread between survival and annihilation. But what begins as an escape soon turns into a dangerous journey across ruined cities, hidden corridors, and forbidden routes that stretch through the United States and the United Kingdom, where every stop may be the end.Daniel Mercer never meant to become part of a la...

This volume focuses on alkaline metal-ion, redox flow, and metal sulfur batteries and provides details about the various kinds of advanced rechargeable batteries. It explains magnesium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, metal sulfur batteries, and redox flow batteries with an introduction to rechargeable batteries and major upcoming batteries (magnesium-/sodium-ion batteries). Various kinds of redox flow batteries from introduction extending to the recent progress in redox flow batteries...

About Freud:Sigmund Freud (born Sigismund Schlomo Freud) May 6, 1856 – September 23, 1939; was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who co-founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology. Freud is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind, especially involving the mechanism of repression; his redefinition of sexual desire as mobile and directed towards a wide variety of objects; and his therapeutic techniques, especially his understanding of transfere...

This book presents a thorough examination of computational intelligence and its significant influence on solving intricate engineering challenges. It covers fundamental theories as well as advanced applications, illustrating how techniques in computational intelligence are transforming engineering practices. The book is organized into distinct sections, each concentrating on specific engineering domains in which computational intelligence assumes a critical role. The bookpres...

A digital twin, in simple words, is a virtual model such that it accurately reflects an object or data. The usage of blockchain, along with the amalgamation of AI and big data, exploits the potential of the data generated from current industrial practices, giving rise to the digital twin model that can benefit from blockchain technology. This new book addresses this technology to actualize secure systems, networks, and environments. It details the modeling and simulation of blockchain-base...

This book delves into the history of biometrics, the different systems that have been developed to date, problems that have arisen from these systems, the necessity of AI-based biometrics systems, different AI techniques developed to date (including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and pattern recognition), their potential uses and applications, security and privacy issues in AI-based Biometric systems, current trends in AI-based biometrics, and presents case s...

This book explores the applications and advancements of federated learning across diverse sectors, focusing on its integration with cutting- edge technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital twins. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate federated learning’s role in healthcare, smart cities, and maritime applications while addressing critical concerns such as security. It provides insights into federated learning’s transformative...

Cognitive Computing for Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) offers a complete assessment of the present scenario, role, challenges, technologies, and impact of IoMT-enabled smart healthcare systems. It contains chapters discussing various biomedical applications under the umbrella of the IoMT.Key FeaturesExploits the different prospects of cognitive computing techniques for the IoMT and smart healthcare applicationsAd...