This book delivers a rigorous, evidence-based analysis of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) policy in the United States, with a strong focus on state-level programs developed in the absence of a federal mandate. Drawing on extensive real-world data, empirical research, and detailed case studies — including a comprehensive cost and sustainability analysis of Maryland's PFML program — it seeks to inform policymaking and public discourse with robust, data-driven insights. The volume integr...

Micro- and Nano-Bionic Surfaces: Biomimetics, Interface Energy Field Effects, and Applications synthesizes the latest research in bio-inspired surfaces and devices for tactile and flow field perception. The book provides solutions to common problems related to flow field/tactile perception, intelligent MEMS sensors, smart materials, material removal methods, cell/particle control methods, and micro-nano robot technology. With a heavy emphasis on applications throughout, the book starts by ...

A catastrophic disaster in China triggers a mother’s heartbreaking choice and a daughter’s reconciliation with the past in a powerful novel by the author of A Single Swallow and Where Waters Meet.In the summer of 1976, an earthquake swallows up the city of Tangshan, China. Among the hundreds of thousands of people scrambling for survival is a mother who makes an agonizing decision that irrevocably changes her life and the lives of her children. In...

This book introduces new indices catered for elevated air movement for systematic ventilation performance evaluations regarding thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. Elevated air movement of ventilation system is polarized for energy-efficient creation of thermally comfortable and healthy indoor environments as a sustainable solution to climate change and respiratory diseases. While ventilation performance indices are indispensable for the proper design and operation ...

Neural networks and neural dynamics are powerful approaches for the online solution of mathematical problems arising in many areas of science, engineering, and business. Compared with conventional gradient neural networks that only deal with static problems of constant coefficient matrices and vectors, the authors’ new method called zeroing dynamics solves time-varying problems.Zeroing Dynamics, Gradient Dynamics, and Newton Iterations is the first book that shows ...

Experts must be able to analyze and distinguish all materials, or combinations of materials, in use today-whether they be metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, or composites. To understand a material's structure, how that structure determines its properties, and how that material will subsequently work in technological applications, researche

This brief offers a valuable resource on principles of quality-of-service (QoS) provisioning and the related link-layer resource management techniques for high data-rate wireless networks. The primary emphasis is on protocol modeling and analysis. It introduces media access control (MAC) protocols, standards of wireless local area networks (WLANs), wireless personal area networks (WPANs), and wireless body area networks (WBANs), discussing their key technologies, applications, and deployme...

"Eat mindfully, live vibrantly."Embark on a journey to holistic healing and wellness with "TCM Nutritional Therapy: Balancing Your Body and Mind." This comprehensive guide combines the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern nutritional science to help you achieve optimal health and vitality.Discover the secrets of TCM nutrition, as we delve into the principles of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the importance of balance for ov...

何仁義是美國矽谷的軟件工程師，去中國調查原中共副主席林彪專機遇難的真相。一個偶然機會讓他認識林彪的兩個侄孫。三個業餘偵探親密合作，獲得遇難飛機駕駛艙錄音帶。一夜間，他們也變成被中國警方追捕的逃犯。在何仁義的生命受到威脅時，膽敢出面給他幫助和支持的卻是婚姻觸礁的公安局長太太。在何仁義對破案感到絕望時，一個念頭突然出現在他的腦子裡。這個念頭引出了新一輪的，更加波瀾壯闊的爭奪戰。業餘偵探們與中國公安在疾風暴雨的長江上比速度，在中原大地千里突圍和反突圍，在天空裡做迷藏。何仁義最後成功了嗎？林彪的專機是怎麼飛到蒙古的？空難的原因是什麼？請讀這本小說。 He Renyi was a Silicon Valley software engineer who went to China to find out the truth behind the airplane disaster that killed Lin Biao, Mao’s successor. A fortuitous event brought Renyi and two of Lin Bia...

Resilient Integrated Space Information Network: A Space-Based Network for Communication Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement and Cross-Domain Interconnection provides readers with expert proposals for top-level architecture design ideas and key technologies for future large-scale, complex space network systems. The book clarifies technical issues and challenges encountered in the development and deployment of large-scale spatial network systems. Presents readers with a detailed analysi...

"Discover the ancient wisdom of cupping therapy and transform your life."Discover the healing power of cupping therapy. Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The suction helps mobilize blood flow, loosen fascia, and relax tight muscles. Cupping therapy has been used for thousands of years and provides many benefits such as pain relief, improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and relaxation.This...

"Face yoga is the secret to ageless beauty."Discover the transformative power of face yoga with "Face Yoga Revolution: Transform Your Skin Naturally," the ultimate guide to rejuvenating your skin and achieving ageless beauty. Learn how to harness the power of facial exercises to naturally lift, tone, and sculpt your face for a more youthful and radiant appearance.In this comprehensive guide, you'll explore:The Science of Face Yoga: Understand the pr...