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Spearheaded by Drs Tandon and Hall, this book emerges from the Mentor Training Program (MTP) linked to the UNESCO Chair in Community-Based Research, reflecting over fifty years of dedicated work in participatory research.With 170 mentors trained and a reach of 15,000 students worldwide, the MTP exemplifies a commitment to fostering socially responsible research practices. This essential resource equips educators to navigate complex power dynamics, address ethical considerations, an...

Sixth-grader Rory's story of his impossible-to-hide speech challenge and middle-school drama is perfect for fans of Sharon Draper's Out of My Mind.Rory still can't say his r's, but that's just the beginning of his troubles. First Rory's ex-best-friend Brent started hanging out with the mean lacrosse kids. But then, a terrible accident takes Brent out of school, and Rory struggles with how to feel.Rory and his new speech teacher put their h...

The amount of data being generated today is staggering and growing. Apache Spark has emerged as the de facto tool to analyze big data and is now a critical part of the data science toolbox. Updated for Spark 3.0, this practical guide brings together Spark, statistical methods, and real-world datasets to teach you how to approach analytics problems using PySpark, Spark's Python API, and other best practices in Spark programming.Data scientists Akash Tandon, Sandy Ryza, Uri Laserson,...

This groundbreaking volume offers an innovative exploration of sustainability challenges through complementary lenses that traditional approaches have often kept separate. It bridges the crucial gap between legal frameworks and technological innovations, providing essential insights into how governance, policy, and emerging technologies collectively drive sustainable development initiatives. The volume’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach encompasses diverse themes, including renewable...

This pioneering volume makes a vital intervention to the growing movement of decolonising conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches in social sciences. By exploring the profound depth and diversity of Indian intellectual traditions, it positions this knowledge system as an essential resource for democratising philosophical dialogue across global traditions. The book restores the ‘mediative flow’ in the Indian knowledge system and proposes a ‘democratic negotiation’ among differen...

Experimental Mechanics of Composite, Hybrid, and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the fourth volume of eight from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range of areas, including:Composites for Energy ApplicationsNovel/Bio CompositesNDE of CompositesMechan...

Best friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby try out for the flag football team and learn what it means to be a part of a team in the first installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost readi...

The book highlights emerging developments in intelligent computing, communication technologies, robotics, embedded systems, and data-driven innovations that are shaping the future of smart and autonomous systems.This volume brings together multidisciplinary research focusing on artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, smart communication systems, embedded and VLSI technologies, robotics, automation, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, IoT-enabled platforms, ...

A young counselor must figure out why an angry ghost is haunting her summer camp in this “eerie and entertaining” (School Library Journal) middle grade supernatural mystery perfect for fans of The Doomsday Archives and The Girl in White by Lindsay Currie.Frankie Wilkins waits all year for her favorite thing—summers in coastal Maine. This year, she and her best friend, Parker, are Leaders-in-Training at Camp Asticou on Walker Pond. For Frankie, thi...

This book brings together a collection of studies and perspectives that explore the prospects and challenges confronting the Indian industry and its manufacturing sector towards becoming globally competitive, fostering inclusive job creation, and adopting sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. The book examines the industrial landscape through three key lenses: competitiveness and productivity, inclusive growth for the small-scale and labour-intensive sectors, and sustainable ind...

The field of biomaterials and bio-manufacturing is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advancements in material science, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and biomedical engineering. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge developments in biomaterials, bioimplants, and emerging manufacturing techniques that are revolutionizing the healthcare and medical device industries. It explores the latest trends in biomaterials, recent innovations in compo...

Viral keratitis is one of the most commonly encountered yet frequently underdiagnosed condition in clinical practice, largely due to its overlapping clinical features with other corneal disorders. This book offers a comprehensive overview of viral keratitis, including its pathophysiology, causative agents, key diagnostic insights, treatment challenges, and management strategies. It also addresses the anatomical, physiological, epidemiological aspects, and risk factors associated with the c...