Films as Rhetorical Texts: Cultivating Discussion about Race, Racism, and Race Relations presents critical essays focusing on select commercial films and what they can teach us about race, racism, and race relations in America. The films in this volume are critically assessed as rhetorical texts using various aspects and components of critical race theory, recognizing that race and racism are intricately ingrained in American society. Contributors argue that by viewing and evaluating cultu...

A Celebration of LifeThis book is an intimate journey through the universalemotion of existence a testament to the enduring bondsof family and the profound legacy of a mother.Across these chapters, we've walked through the complexrhythm of life: the pain and laughter, the commitmentand the fun. We've faced failures and celebrated wins,recognising that life happens to all, regardless of caste,colour, or creed. We are only part ...

The effects of climate change on food production and security are many and varied and represent one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. As the human population increases there is increasing pressure on land availability and water resources. In many staple crops, warming temperatures have caused decreases in overall yields but at the same time the demand for cheaper and more sustainable food has increased. This edited volume examines the effects of climate change on all aspects...

A practical guide to administer, monitor and replicate your PostgreSQL 11 databaseKey FeaturesStudy and apply the newly introduced features in PostgreSQL 11Tackle any problem in PostgreSQL 11 administration and managementCatch up on expert techniques for monitoring, fine-tuning, and securing your databaseBook DescriptionPostgreSQL is a powerful, open source database management system with an enviable reputation for high perfo...

Clinical Pharmacy is a concept emphasizing the safe and appropriate use of drugs in patients. It places the emphasis of drugs on the patient, not on the product. Clinical Pharmacy is concerned with all those services provided by pharmacists in an attempt to provide rational drug therapy that is safe, appropriate and cost effective. Salient Features: • Written in lucid and easy understanding • Contents of the book covers the curriculum of undergraduates and postgraduates • Covers 20 topics ...

The science of nanotechnology, the manipulation, design and engineering of devices at the atomic and molecular scale, is starting to be applied to many disciplines including aspects of agriculture and crop science. This book opens with a brief history of nanotechnology in agriculture. Applications are then examined in detail, including nanopesticides, nanosensors, nanofertilizers, and nanoherbicides. Topics covered include; the biosynthesis of nanoparticles (through microbes, plants and ot...

A comprehensive, edited volume pulling together research on manipulation of the crop microbiome for climate resilient agricultureMicrobes for Climate Resilient Agriculture provides a unique collection of data and a holistic view of the subject with quantitative assessment of how agricultural systems will be transformed in coming decades using hidden treasure of microbes. Authored by leaders in the field and edited to ensure conciseness and clarity, it cove...

Biobased Epoxy Vitrimer Composites: Design, Manufacture, Properties, Applications, and Environmental Impacts outlines the latest production techniques, opportunities, and applications of biobased epoxy vitrimers and their related composites, with a particular emphasis on their sustainable development. The book features 17 chapters on the design, manufacture, properties, degradation capability, environmental impacts, and application of these composites while also covering current challenges...

Wheat Blast provides systematic and practical information on wheat blast pathology, summarises research progress and discusses future perspectives based on current understanding of the existing issues. The book explores advance technologies that may help in deciding the path for future research and development for better strategies and techniques to manage the wheat blast disease. It equips readers with basic and applied understanding on the identification of disease, its ...