The use of hyperthermia in radiation oncology is well established. Many publications cover the whole field of possibilities and problems of this therapeutic modality. The new development of interstitial and intracavitary hyperthermia, however, is not well known: there are only a few relevant publications in different journals. Therefore, it was appropriate that SAUER and SEEGENSCHMIEDT organized an international meeting on this topic, where experiences with this new and promising technique...

White WitchAccursed Bloodby Asma EmamiA dream of fame. A war of shadows. A witch that time forgot.David, a rising model with fierce ambition, never imagined his path to stardom would lead him into a centuries-old war between two rival cults. At first, it all seemed like a desperate chase to destroy an ancient witch-powerful, immortal, and vengeful. But as the layers peel away, David discovers the true stakes are far more terrifying.This is no ordinar...

The public has always appreciated communication technology for its ability to bring people together but every week we read more and more stories of someone who commits suicide, gets fired, gets "canceled", abandoned, or worse, because of a conflict or misunderstanding involving social media. By examining the technological shortcomings of online media platforms as well as the inhumane speed of information travel, Emami emphasizes that the technology itself is implicated in the current envir...

A vibrant urban settlement from medieval times and the royal seat of the Safavid dynasty, the city of Isfahan emerged as a great metropolis during the seventeenth century. Using key sources, this book reconstructs the spaces and senses of this dynamic city.Focusing on nuances of urban experience, Farshid Emami expands our understanding of Isfahan in a global context. He takes the reader on an evocative journey through the city’s markets, promenades, and coffeehouses, bringing to li...

Living with fibromyalgia can be overwhelming and devastating. The constant pain, fatigue, and limited mobility can lead to a sense of hopelessness. But amidst the darkness, author Shari Emami emerges as a guiding light, offering a beacon of hope to those battling fibromyalgia.In "Breaking Free From Pain," Shari Emami shares her powerful and poignant journey toward becoming pain-free from this debilitating condition. This book chronicles not only the challenges faced but also the unwavering...

You’ve been lied to. They told you being sensitive is a weakness, that you need to toughen up, that the world will eat you alive if you don’t. Bullshit. Your sensitivity is your superpower: your intuition, your processing skills, your ability to see what others miss, your creativity, and your strong empathy. You are not “too much.” You are exactly enough.The world doesn’t need you to shrink; it needs you to stand tall in your sensitivity and own it like the gift it is. This book is...

Mohammad Ghodsieh’s cousin, along with his mother came to the city where Ghodsieh lived and stayed there for ten days. Mohammad’s mother brought up the marriage proposal on the spot. During their stay, Mohammad was able to win everybody’s heart. She was educated, but Mohammad had to leave school. She accepted to get married to Mohammad since he was kind, warm, and wore a sweet smile. A couple of months later when they could hardly hold a wedding ceremony and buy a house in Tehran, the revo...

This is the definitive advanced tutorial for OpenCV, designed for those with basic C++ skills. The computer vision projects are divided into easily assimilated chapters with an emphasis on practical involvement for an easier learning curve.Key FeaturesAllows anyone with basic OpenCV experience to rapidly obtain skills in many computer vision topics, for research or commercial useEach chapter is a separate project covering a computer vision problem, writ...

In this book the author examines 60 GHz and conventional UWB. The book introduces the fundamentals, architectures, and applications of unified ultra wideband devices. The material includes both theory and practice and introduces ultra wideband communication systems and their applications in a systematic manner. The material is written to enable readers to design, analyze, and evaluate UWB communication systems.

This memoir recounts the remarkable story of Alex, an unaccompanied minor from Ukraine, navigating life in Sweden after being displaced by war. Through the lens of Rahele Behzadi, a foster mother, the narrative captures Alex’s journey to find safety, connection, and a sense of belonging in a foreign land. Alex’s story unfolds against a backdrop of resilience and adaptation, from his struggles with an initial foster placement to his eventual bond with Rahele and her family. The book vividly...

Written by leaders in the field, this comprehensive step-by-step guide combines up-to-date clinical and research information that will help clinicians to advance their theoretical and clinical knowledge on mandibular implant overdentures. Furthermore, it describes treatment considerations for geriatric populations, covering all relevant aspects from physiology to treatment planning and patient management in the surgical and prosthetic phases.The phenomenon of aging is a global conc...

The book investigates the intricate world of entrepreneurship, examining its dual nature as a force for constructive societal change as well as a potential source of destructive consequences. To examine these two facets in detail, the book scrutinizes the interplay between individual actions and institutional frameworks, showing how entrepreneurship can drive economic and social progress or hinder it through rent-seeking behaviors and exploitation of institutional gaps. By analyzing variou...