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LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2015Forced to flee his native Bangladesh, eight year-old chess prodigy Fahim arrived in Paris with his father. Refused asylum, as illegal immigrants they spiralled downwards into homelessness and desperation.By a stroke of luck, Fahim was introduced to one of France's top chess coaches, Xavier Parmentier, who tutored him and gave him a sense of purpose, his struggles on the chessboard mirroring both hi...

Media representation plays a role in the public perception of war, influencing how conflicts are understood and remembered. Through selective imagery, language, and framing, media outlets can portray war differently depending on political agendas, cultural narratives, or economic interests. This dynamic impacts public opinion while affecting policy decisions, national morale, and lived experiences. Examining how war is represented in the media may further reveal the relationships between i...

Conflict shapes societies, ideologies, and innovations across time. Whether driven by cultural differences, moral dilemmas, or technological advancements, conflict reveals the underlying values and tensions within civilizations. Exploring the cultural, moral, and technological dimensions of conflict builds understanding of how people define identity, justice, and progress. This multifaceted approach examines the causes and consequences of conflict and the ways in which it influences ethica...

Men's Health is intended for the novice medical practitioner explaining topics that clinicians regularly encounter, giving a clear, concise, no-nonsense instructional book. It ranges from hormone therapy to other aspects of sexual medicine and andrology, such as Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome; Premature Ejaculation and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), in the field of Men's Health and guides the reader in both evaluation and management. For the more experienced practitioner there i...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Artificial Intelligence of Things, AIoT 2024, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during December 26–27, 2024.The 14 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. They focus on a broad spectrum of topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, including intelligent sensing, machine learning, computer vision, smart networks...

Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining presents the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics, and it explains the scientific background essential for understanding refinery operations. The text also provides a detailed introduction to refinery engineering topics, ranging from the basic principles and unit operations to overall refinery economics. The book covers important topics, such as clean fuels, gasification, biofuels, and environmental impact of refining, which are not commonly discus...

Wastewater Treatment: Recycling, Management, and Valorization of Industrial Solid Wastes bridges the gap between the theory and applications of wastewater treatments, principles of diffusion, and the mechanism of biological and industrial treatment processes. It presents the practical applications that illustrate the treatment of several types of data, providing an overview of the characterization and treatment of wastewaters, and then examining the different biomaterials and meth...

Advancements in computational intelligence, which encompasses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, have revolutionized the way we process and analyze biomedical and health data. These techniques offer novel approaches to understanding complex biological systems, improving disease diagnosis, optimizing treatment plans, and enhancing patient outcomes. Computational Intelligence and Blockchain in Biomedical and Health Informatics introduces the role of compu...

Examines the challenges and opportunities of governing AI, with a focus on law, ethics, democracy, and global governance. The book outlines the legal foundations that underpin responsible data practices, including data protection frameworks, informed consent, and the principle of purpose limitation. It highlights the risks of algorithmic bias, representational harms, and systemic inequities that arise from flawed datasets. Different governance models—such as data trusts, data commons, and ...

When a forgotten village is swallowed by shadows, one boy discovers a secret flame that could either save the world—or burn it to ashes.Arin never believed he was special. Born in a land where myths are whispered but never trusted, he wanted only a simple life. But when a mysterious ember awakens in his hands, he is thrust into a battle against forces older than time itself.Guided by a wandering stranger, pursued by those who would kill to claim the flame, and haunted by vi...

Have I truly become a stranger...?Leaving behind the shores of Haifa, young Adeeb sets out on a long journey to Italy. In his pocket, he carries a religious charm from his mother; in his heart, the heavy weight of separation and unanswered questions about his own destiny.But the quiet rhythm of the sea voyage is shattered by a chilling discovery. A conversation overheard through a cabin wall turns Adeeb into the sole witness of a terrifying plot. Embittered by the loss of h...

Forget everything you think you know about nature. Fahim Amir’s award-winning book takes pure delight in posing unexpected questions: Are animals victims of human domination, or heroes of resistance? Is nature pristine and defenceless, or sentient and devious? Is being human really a prerequisite for being political?In a world where birds on Viagra punch above their weight and termites hijack the heating systems of major cities, animals can be recast as vigilantes, agitators, and p...