Professor Brian V. Johnstone, CSsR, has been quietly and unobtrusively contributing to the intellectual life of Catholicism, especially in the field of moral theology, for nearly four decades. Having published numerous theological articles on many topics, including biomedical ethics, peace and war, and fundamental moral theology, and directed many doctoral dissertations, it is no exaggeration to say that he has dedicated his entire life to teaching and writing theology. In honor of Johnsto...

***Who the F*ck Are You?***Rower, Sitter, Driller? is the no-nonsense guide to figuring out why you do the things you do-and how to change what's not working. In this bold and refreshing take on self-help, human behavioral scholars Dhyan Vimal and Paul Fayad break down the science of personality with a pinch of humor and a ton of insight. Are you a Rower, always pushing forward no matter the obstacles? Or maybe a Driller, stirring up chaos to sui...

This book presents the state-of-the-art methods and procedures necessary for operating a power system. It takes into account the theoretical investigations and practical considerations of the modern electrical power system. It highlights in a systematic way the following sections: Power Sector Scenario in India, Distribution Planning and Optimization, Best practices in Operation & Maintenance of Sub-Transmission & Distribution Lines, Best Practices in Operation and Maintenance of Distribut...

This book provides a comprehensive study of structural design and optimization of different truss structures for size, shape, and topology of structure. It describes truss optimization based on into three categories: size optimization, shape optimization, and topology optimization.It also studies the performance of metaheuristic algorithms developed after 2011 for truss optimization problems. The results highlight the best approach to achieve the best performance of the structural ...

Plant-microbe interaction is a powerful and promising link to mitigate the various kinds of stresses like drought, salinity, heavy metals, and pathogenic effects. It is more beneficial for crop improvement and sustainable approaches for reclamation of problematic soils. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores the recent uses of plant-microbe interactions in ecological and agricultural revitalization beyond normal agriculture practices and offers practical and applied soluti...

Looking for wisdom and self-improvement but short on time? Dive into "The Essence: A Distillation of 10 Transformative Self-Help Books." This guide masterfully condenses the wisdom from groundbreaking books like "The 4-Hour Body", "Rich Dad Poor Dad", "Grit", and seven more, covering Health, Wealth, Work, and Relationships. Unlike typical summaries, "The Essence" retains the depth and richness of the original works, presenting core concepts, valuable exercises, and real-world examples in a...

This volume discusses the nutraceutical importance, production technologies, management and cultivation practices of underutilized vegetables, which can be described as those vegetable crops which are neither grown commercially on a large scale nor traded widely. While much of the crops addressed in the book are cultivated, traded and consumed at the local level, there are over 60 species of minor vegetables with high growth and yield potentials that are not cultivated to a large extent fo...

Botanical Microbiomes: Sustainable Practices in Agriculture and Ecosystem Management explores sustainable agricultural practices in response to environmental challenges, diving into the relationships between plants and their microbiomes, and how these interactions can impact crop sustainability and soil health management. By utilizing nature-derived resources, the book explores innovative solutions and next-generation agricultural challenges. Sections examine developments in plant microbio...

Unlock the potential of the intersection of additive manufacturing and biomedicine with this essential guide, which provides a comprehensive look at the applications, challenges, and industrial advancements of biomaterials for industrial processes.The sustainability of any process lies in how eco-friendly and economical its products are. Bio-based materials of different origins are emerging as a sustainable option for raw materials for different products with diver...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of synthetic polymers and their applications in designing delivery systems for the management of inflammatory diseases. It presents introductory insights into inflammatory conditions, delves into the role of synthetic polymers, and examines diverse delivery approaches. Synthetic Polymeric Materials-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Inflammatory Diseases explores the potential of synthetic polymers in designing drug delivery systems for man...

This book presents selected papers from International Conference on Multi-Strategy Learning Environment (ICMSLE 2025), held at Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India, during 26–27 February 2025. This book presents current research in machine learning techniques, deep learning theories and practices, interpretability and explainability of AI algorithms, game theory and learning, multi-strategy learning (MSL) in distributed and streaming environments, and adaptive data analysis and sel...

The book highlights the importance of intelligent decision-making in advanced production systems, and optimization of process parameters using fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making tools. It discusses the decision-making aspects of Industry 4.0 using machine learning and optimization techniques and helps in moving toward the digitalization of manufacturing systems. It further covers several important topics including the role of digital twins in advanced manufacturing processes, machi...