This anthology reflects the complex processes in the production of historical knowledge and memory about Sierra Leone and its diaspora since the 1960s. The processes, while emblematic of experiences in other parts of Africa, contain their own distinctive features. The fragments of these memories are etched in the psyche, bodies, and practices of Africans in Africa and other global landscapes; and, on the other hand, are embedded in the various discourses and historical narratives about the...

In the heart of a towering city rises a dream born of struggle, resilience, and unstoppable ambition. Gilgamesh Tower: I Can, Why Can't? is the stirring journey of five young visionaries who turn adversity into invention and pain into purpose.Bound by friendship and driven by hope, they face betrayals, failures, love, and impossible odds, but what unites them is their refusal to give up.This isn't just a story. It's a mirror held up to every reader who's ever doubted themselves. It's a cal...

Traditionally, the three most important manufacturing functions are process planning, scheduling, and due-date assignment, which are handled sequentially and separately.This book integrates these manufacturing processes and functions to increase global performance along with manufacturing and production cost savings.Integrated Process Planning, Scheduling, and Due-Date Assignment combines the most important manufacturing functions to use manufacturing resources better, red...

Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the captivating world of The Heir of Meridian, a fantasy novel that unveils a universe of unparalleled wonder. At its core lies Meridian, an ethereal realm nestled at the center of the universe, where deep blue skies and mythical creatures thrive under the reign of immortal rulers. Shrouded from other worlds for three millennia, Meridian's inhabitants entrusted mystically empowered Guardians to maintain peace in the face of human greed. As a new era daw...

From 2013 to 2015, over 11,000 people across West Africa lost their lives to the deadliest outbreak of the Ebola virus in history. Crucially, this epidemic marked the first time the virus was able to spread beyond rural areas to major cities, overturning conventional assumptions about its epidemiology.With backgrounds ranging from development to disease control, the contributors to this volume - some of them based in countries affected by the Ebola epidemic - consider the underlyin...

Laser surface texturing (LST) is a process that uses lasers to modify or prepare a material’s surface for improved performance. This book examines laser surface texturing techniques for various materials and applications. It also explores the microstructural, tribological, anti-corrosion, and mechanical behaviors of laser-textured component surfaces to understand the mechanisms for improving lifecycle and reducing frictional losses.This book:• Considers LST of metals, ceram...