Learn Database design, development,and administration using the feature-rich SQL Developer 4.1 interfaceKey FeaturesExplore all the SQL Developer 4.1 features useful for Oracle database developers, architects, and administratorsUnderstand how this free tool from Oracle has evolved over the years and has become a complete tool that makes life easy for Oracle and third-party database usersThe author, Ajith Narayanan, has a total of 10+ years of w...

This book deals with the fundamental aspects of electrochemical corrosion of titanium body implants and associated mitigation strategies. It explains the corrosion of titanium implants and the current coating technologies for preventing corrosion ina body fluid‑type environment. Insights are also provided about the titanium clinical failures and various regulatory statutory mandates governing the use of biomaterials. It explains the development of new titanium alloys, their properti...

This book prepares you for the Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer interview w.r.t. R programming language. The book is divided into various parts, making it easy for you to remember and associate with the questions asked in an interview. It covers multiple possible transformations and data filtering techniques in depth. You will be able to create visualizations like graphs and charts using your data. You will also see some examples of how to build complex charts with this data. T...

This audiobook narrated by Landon Woodson reveals what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and productsComes with a bonus track featuring an illuminating discussion by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash KapoorIncludes a new preface and epilogue by the authorsConfused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You're not alone. AI is everywhere—and few things are surrounded by ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.This book is a collection of reflections drawn from everyday life–moments, experiences, and thoughts that shape who we are and who we are becoming. Through simple yet thought-provoking narratives, the author invites readers to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the ordinary. It is not a guide, but a gentle companion in one’s journey of growth, awareness, and becoming a better human being

**From two of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and productsConfused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You’re not alone. AI is everywhere—and few things are surrounded by so much hype, misinformation, and misunderstanding. In AI Snake Oil, computer scientists Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor cut through the confus...

Aflatoxigenic fungi, primarily belonging to the Aspergillus genus (A. flavus, A. parasiticus), are responsible for producing aflatoxins—highly toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites. These fungi pose significant risks to plant health, animal health, and human well-being due to their widespread contamination of food and feed. Aflatoxigenic fungi impact plants by causing diseases, and yield loss leads to economic loss and contamination. In connection with ani...

Now includes Worked Examples for lectutrers in a companion pdf!The fourth edition of this volume presents design principles and practical guidance for key hydraulic structures. Fully revised and updated, this new edition contains enhanced texts and sections on:environmental issues and the World Commission on Damspartially saturated soils, small amenity dams, tailing dams, upstream dam face protection and the rehabilitation of embankment damsRCC dam...

What makes some companies survive the test of time while others short-lived? Corporations do not exist in isolation; they are always part of something else, something bigger-an ecosystem. Inspired by the secrets of Shinise-Japanese companies dating back to the samurai era-Gopalakrishnan and Narayanan take a deep dive into the art of growing and sustaining a business. Over the last forty-eight years of close association with Unilever and Tata, Gopalakrishnan has gathered experience...

This volume details the techniques involved in the study of conservation of medicinal mushrooms, and techno-entrepreneurship of medicinal mushrooms. Chapters cover a broad range of topics, including the taxonomy and identification of medicinal mushrooms, production and cost benefits, Bioprospecting of Medicinal mushrooms, antibacterial, and anti-cancer prospectives.Authoritative and cutting-edge, Medicinal Mushrooms: Conservation and Bioprospecting aims to be a comprehensi...

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of Isolation of G+Ve Food Borne Pathogens, detection of their toxins by various approaches like Traditional methods, Spectrophotometric tool, Nucleic acid assay methods, Immunological assay methods and Biosensor approaches. Chapters detail rapid detection of notable pathogen such as Bacillus cereus by Molecular approach. A special mention here about the Entrapment of Gram Positive Pathogens from food sample by Dielectrophoresis method ...

This volume explores the emerging field of leaves as function food and their role in human-related diseases. Chapters guide readers on the role of leaves as functional foods, life threatening human diseases, and various phyto constituents which play an important role in control and inhibition of diseases. Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, chapters list necessary materials and methods for readily reproducible protocols and contain notes on h...