The Hospitality industry is perhaps one of the oldest in the world. What started by providing accommodation to travelling merchants has gradually blossomed into a global, multibillion-dollar industry. Now, more than ever, the hospitality industry has refined its offering, products, and styles to match the ever-increasing demands of millennial travelers. Today, we have specialized hotels catering to different segments of users, where experiences are tailored to the minutest detail.In...

In the face of an unprecedented battle, the hospitality industry confronted unimaginable trials during the pandemic. This book celebrates their indomitable spirit as they redefined guest experiences with innovation and resilience, creating a vibrant future of soul-stirring triumphs amidst adversity. Welcome to the heart of hospitality's resilience—a journey of transformation and triumph.

When Snow White asked her mirror how I do look? The mirror said “there is no body as pretty as you.” But what if you asked your mirror this question and the mirror said, “No, you are plump, your hips are fat, your thighs and arms are heavy and you are unhealthy”, how would you like it?Hence Lo and behold! This book solves all your worries, so next time when you ask your mirror, the mirror should say “Wow, I see a new, beautiful or handsome and healthy you.”

This work is an examination of all aspects of the science in developing effective dosage form for drug deliveryPharmaceutics refers to the subfield of pharmaceutical sciences that develops drug delivery products or devices to optimize the drug's performance once administered. This multidisciplinary field draws on physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biophysics to generate and refine these crucial elements of medical care. Moreover, incorporating such disparat...

Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for Sustainable Future presents an up-to-date review of the latest advancements in fuel cell technology and materials, including a comprehensive examination of the synthesis, characterization, and application of electrode materials for fuel cells. With a focus on the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior and their relevance to fuel cells, the book delves into novel techniques and advanced technologies currently being employed in the field. P...

Nanotechnology in the Automotive Industry explores how nanotechnology and nanomaterials are used to enhance the performance of materials and devices for automotive application by fabricating nano-alloys, nanocomposites, nano coatings, nanodevices, nanocatalysts and nanosensors. Consisting of 36 chapters in 6 parts, this new volume in the Micro and Nano Technologies series is for materials scientists, nanotechnologists and automotive engineers working with nanotechnology and nanomaterials f...

The latest research and applications of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and layered double oxides (LDOs) in the context of catalysisLayered Double Hydroxides and Oxides delivers a first-of-its-kind and highly thorough overview of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and layered double oxides (LDOs) in the context of catalysis, highlighting the distinctive structure-activity properties inherent in LDH- and LDO-based catalytic nanomaterials with emphasis on mat...

Timber, steel, and concrete are common engineering materials used in structural design. Material choice depends upon the type of structure, availability of material, and the preference of the designer. The design practices the code requirements of each material are very different. In this updated edition, the elemental designs of individual components of each material are presented, together with theory of structures essential for the design. Numerous examples of complete structural design...

For decades an increasingly rapid urbanization pace, modern industrial development, and constantly intensive agricultural practices have caused controlled or uncontrolled release of hazardous contaminants that seriously threaten our environment. All natural spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and anthroposphere) seem to have been exposed to harmful practices and emerging research in nanomaterials is now trying to combat their adverse impact on physical ecosystems and ...

These volumes provide a reference source of different gas chromatographic, liquid chromatographic, or thin-layer chromatographic techniques, for the qualitative determination of various therapeutic agents, including antibiotics, vitamins and hormones, drugs of abuse in body fluids, dosage forms, or food stuffs. Over 5000 publications were reviewed to prepare tables of chromatographic data for 800 compounds, arranged alphabetically by generic drug name or by drug groups. A detailed summary ...

These volumes provide a reference source of different gas chromatographic, liquid chromatographic, or thin-layer chromatographic techniques for the qualitative determination of various therapeutic agents, including antibiotics, vitamins and hormones, drugs of abuse in body fluids, dosage forms, or food stuffs. Over 5000 publications were reviewed to prepare tables of chromatographic data for 800 compounds, arranged alphabetically by generic drug name or by drug groups. A detailed summary o...

Antiviral and Antimicrobial Smart Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications provides a critical analysis of all types of smart antiviral and antimicrobial coatings currently being researched. The book opens with a discussion of the microbial and viral pathogens, including how to identify them and their interaction with surfaces. The next three sections look at the concept of smart coatings, specifically antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral smart coatings, types, effects, and applications...