Public Finance for Cities presents a comprehensive and modern examination of the benefit principle of taxation--the concept that individuals should contribute to public revenue in proportion to the benefits they derive from government services. It revisits and builds on this foundational concept in public finance through a new analytical model that adapts the principle to the realities of contemporary fiscal systems, governance, and economic diversity. Combining conceptual discuss...

"""Trouvaille"", the international poetry anthology consisting poems of 15 poets of international fame tries to unite the poets of the East and West for the cause of humanitarian understanding and goodwill.Here diverse thoughts, expressions and viewpoints are mingled together to redeem universal brotherhood.In these days of all-out degradation , this anthology stands for transnational fraternity, fellowship and acceptance of the age-old dictum of human bonding to rescue human civilization ...

Practical Full-Stack Machine Learning' introduces data professionals to a set of powerful, open-source tools and concepts required to build a complete data science project. This book is written in Python, and the ML solutions are language-neutral and can be applied to various software languages and concepts.The book covers data pre-processing, feature management, selecting the best algorithm, model performance optimization, exposing ML models as API endpoints, and scaling ML API. It helps ...

A Bitter Valentine- It is a fictional suspense crime story. Anaina was killed. Four different people were trying to take revenge from her.The police team is trying to figure out the cause of her death. The incident happened on Valentine's Day and the case leads to various twists and turns.Will this mystery be solved? Will the Police able to figure out the cause of Anaina's death?

The book is a comprehensive guide that navigates the intricate landscape of cutting‑edge energy storage technologies without resorting to technical jargon. With a focus on accessibility, it covers fundamental electrochemical principles, explaining concepts such as ion transport, redox reactions, and charge transfer in a reader‑friendly manner. The book explores the critical role of solid electrodes, cathodes, and anodes in solid‑state batteries, avoiding unnecessary acronyms and complexiti...

Traditionally, human resource management has largely focused on maximizing organizational performance and efficiency, often emphasizing short-term gains in productivity and employee output. As businesses and scholars have become increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, however, there has been a shift toward HRM approaches that not only enhance organizational outcomes but also foster employee well-being, promote social responsibility, and minimize environmental impacts.

This new volume, Technological Advancements in Sustainable Crop Improvement and Production, is a timely exploration of the advanced technologies and methodologies that are reshaping the landscape of modern agriculture.The volume discusses new advances in crop improvement and production technologies, focusing on the need for sustainability. The book explores the integration of biotechnology in crop production, which offers numerous solutions, from developing crops resistanc...

Computational and Mathematical Techniques for Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics offers an in-depth exploration of modern modeling, simulation, and optimization strategies for solving complex problems in thermal and fluid systems. This edited volume presents a diverse collection of chapters that blend classical theories with advanced computational methods and emerging technologies to address a wide spectrum of thermal-fluid phenomena.Covering foundational concepts as well as cutting-...

The book explores the role of flow cytometry in varied fields, from clinical diagnosis to toxicology. This comprehensive book offers insights into biomarkers, cellular analysis, and safety evaluations. Organized into fifteen chapters, this book explores flowcytometry's historical journey, scientific validation, and implementation in toxicity studies with case studies, technical and applied approaches, pictorial representations, informative tables, and simple language, It will be an invalua...

Design Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence serves as an insightful resource for understanding the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in optimizing design processes across a variety of fields. This book explores foundational concepts, advanced methodologies, and real-world applications, offering a comprehensive guide to leveraging AI for innovative design solutions.Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the book examines algorithmic advancements, machi...

As the world grapples with climate change, the demand for sustainable solutions has never been more of a pressing matter. Smart communications technologies have emerged as a key enabler in a shift on a more global scale. Recent advances like 5G and edge computing are not only enhancing connectivity and efficiency but also playing a pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact on the world. These developments in smart communication technologies explore how they are shaping a more susta...

This book begins by discussing the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and their convergence. It then covers techniques, algorithms, and methods of analysing and processing data over the Artificial Intelligence of Things. The text elaborates on important concepts such as body sensor networks for safety in smart factories, smart energy management, smart robotic assistive systems, and service-oriented smart manufacturing.This book:• Discusses the ...