This book highlights the advances in the technology , instrumentation , method developments , and applications of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry ( AMS ). It systematically introduces the principles and structure of AMS . The authors put emphasis on the new techniques and measurement methods of AMS , with detailed descriptions of its applications in the fields of nuclear science , archaeology , geoscience , biomedicine , and environmental science . The advances made by global researchers are...

This book examines the relationship between social capital and sense of well-being among China’s youth. This is a population on whose well-being hangs the long-term social and economic development prospects of the entire country. Understanding the forces that shape the subjective beliefs and objective experiences of Chinese youth takes on urgency in a time of rapid and profound social change. Social scientists have increasingly been interested in the pivotal role access to social capital p...

The LNCS volume 11818 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th Chinese Conference on Biometric Recognition, held in Zhuzhou, China, in October 2019.The 56 papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics such as face recognition and analysis; hand-based biometrics; eye-based biometrics; gesture, gait, and action; emerging biometrics; feature extraction and classification theory; and behavioral biometrics.

This SpringerBrief presents spatio-temporal data analytics for wind energy integration using stochastic modeling and optimization methods. It explores techniques for efficiently integrating renewable energy generation into bulk power grids. The operational challenges of wind, and its variability are carefully examined. A spatio-temporal analysis approach enables the authors to develop Markov-chain-based short-term forecasts of wind farm power generation. To deal with the wind ramp dynamics...

Composed by a specialist in the field, Jian Liu, with contributions from a number of scientists and optical specialists, Elliptical Mirrors: Applications in microscopy discusses the importance of the elliptical mirror; the third solution in far-field optical imaging after parabolic reflectors and lenses for which apodization factors were established in 1921 and 1959 respectively. Elliptical mirrors are a new and novel technique within the world of optics and can be applied to indu...

Algae are sunlight-driven cell factories, and can efficiently absorb CO2 and convert light energy to chemical energy such as lipid, starch and other carbohydrates and release O2. Algal feedstock is a promising resource for bioproduct production, given its high photosynthetic efficiency for producing biomass compared to conventional crops. Microalgae can be used for flue-gas and wastewater bioremediation. This book highlights recent breakthroughs in the multidisciplinary areas of algal biot...

Mei Chen is the apple of her parents’ eyes. As she grows up in 1930s Dong City, China, she is loved, cherished, and spoiled by her parents who value education above everything else and hope their daughter will one day attend a prestigious university. Mei’s childhood is idyllic—until Japan invades China and sets both her and her family down an unexpected path full of obstacles.As Mei matures into a beautiful thirteen-year-old, she becomes engaged to a thirty-year-old college professo...

Khian “Khi” Prince has the ladies going crazy. He’s a certified boss with what seems to be the weight of the world on his shoulders. After failing at love twice, Khi’s not ready to give up on finding his queen just yet, and when he runs into Cuba Lance, he’s certain he has finally gotten it right. But when Cuba shatters his heart all over again, will Khi give up on love once and for all?Daelan “Dae” Prince is the ultimate bad boy. With the love of his life and their five-year-old s...

Things Every Daughter Should Know is a heartfelt and empowering guide for women of all ages, offering wisdom on self-worth, relationships, personal growth, and navigating life's challenges. Blending real-life lessons with practical advice, this book serves as a loving companion—whether you're stepping into adulthood, healing from past wounds, or simply seeking clarity and confidence. Through honesty and encouragement, it reminds every daughter that she is worthy, loved, and capable of crea...

Rozalyn McGuay has been missing for a year now, no one has a clue to where she is or even if she is alive. She is close to giving up on life and reuniting with her one true love. Finding the strength and courage she needs Rozalyn fights through blood, sweat and tears to find her way back home only to find that her homecoming isn't as sweet as she imagined it would be. Tamar has moved on hitting her with the ultimate betrayal. Fed up and needing a sense of revenge she goes on a warpath full...

Step into a world where myths and legends intertwine with reality, where every story holds a grain of truth passed down through generations. In "Echoes of Tradition: Timeless Folk Tales from Around the World," journey across continents and cultures as you delve into a rich tapestry of folklore. From the mystical forests of Europe to the vast deserts of Africa, each tale is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.Discover the wisdom of ancient civilizations through narrati...

Krishna stood alone after everybody left the burning pyre. He smiled, the all-knowing smile, at the retreating figures of Gandhari and Kunti. He had been cursed! He cannot and will not be a God of salvation in Kali Yuga. He has been made the Lord of Adharma, only to create wealth and power. Now, He could be redeemed only if the hidden secrets of Mahabharata were revealed to the world. The secrets, locked in for four millenniums, are out! To save Sri Krishna and therefore, the world!