This book provides the know‑how required to develop filament‑wound composite products of different types that are regularly used in various industrial sectors. Apart from the pertinent fundamental concepts, it includes simple geometrical solutions as well as the derivation of mathematical relations. On the processing front, filament winding, winding machines, and other capital equipment are described. An overview of artificial intelligence and machine learning and a review of their usage a...

About the BookWhat if destiny wasn't written just once—but across countless universes?Dance of Divinity is an enthralling fantasy novel that blends time travel, parallel realities, mystery, romance, and adventure into a breathtaking journey across space and time.Elizabeth's search for her long-lost parents begins with a mysterious letter but soon unravels into a reality far beyond imagination. Hidden cosmic forces, alternate universes, and ...

Blockchain and Metaverse technologies are revolutionising the digital landscape by offering transformative potential across industries. Because of its decentralised and transparent nature, Blockchain ensures secure and tamper-proof transactions and fosters trust in such areas as finance, supply chain, and healthcare. It enables the creation of digital assets, smart contracts, and decentralised applications to pave the way for a more equitable and efficient digital economy. The Metaverse is...

What happens when ancient systems of oppression travel across oceans? How do Indian diaspora communities across five nations challenge centuries-old systems of oppression while building new forms of solidarity? Caste, Country, and Creed: Struggles for Social Justice in the Contemporary Indian Diaspora takes readers inside the dynamic world of contemporary social justice activism spanning Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.Thi...

What if the most important information in your data lies not in individual rows and columns, but in the connections between them? Graph machine learning helps uncover patterns hidden in these relationships.Graph Machine Learning Essentials is a practical and accessible guide to understanding how machine learning works with graph-structured data, where entities are connected through relationships.Designed for software engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, resear...

This book examines heterocyclic compounds with focus on classification, nomenclature, and structural characteristics. Chapters address synthesis methods for five-membered heterocycles including pyrrole, furan, and thiophene through Paal-Knorr, Hantzsch, and Knorr syntheses. The book covers electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions with detailed mechanisms and orientation patterns, and also:Covers classification, nomenclature, and numbering systems of heterocyclic ...

Today, privacy and security are increasingly important in the expanding landscape of AI-driven mental health technology. As the use of AI-driven solutions in mental health treatment advances, questions about the ethical management of sensitive data, user privacy and system vulnerabilities have emerged as serious challenges. This book provides a comprehensive investigation of these issues, addressing how privacy-preserving approaches and secure systems can maintain trust, transparency and e...

'This is about gob-smacking science at the far end of reason ... Take it nice and easy and savour the experience of your mind being blown without recourse to hallucinogens' Nicholas Lezard, GuardianFor most people, quantum theory is a byword for mysterious, impenetrable science. And yet for many years it was equally baffling for scientists themselves.In this magisterial book, Manjit Kumar gives a dramatic and superbly-written history of this fundam...

Urban informatics is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding, managing, and designing cities using methods based on advanced geospatial methods, computer-based information technologies and other emerging tools. This book provides understanding of developments in geospatial and computational techniques, focusing on the growth/pattern of cities and its implications for the development of smart and sustainable cities from the perspectives of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It cov...

This edited volume presents a comprehensive exploration of smart and sustainable water management, combining urban hydrology, digital innovation, cybersecurity, and climate resilience. It covers rainwater harvesting, stormwater control, wastewater management, wetlands, aquifer recharge, and field-based environmental investigations alongside advanced themes such as IoT-enabled monitoring, AI-driven predictive modelling, blockchain governance, homomorphic encryption, and SCADA security. Blen...

Metagenomics for Legume Crop Improvement offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of the enormous potential hidden within legume-associated microbial communities. Legumes play a crucial role in global food security and sustainable agriculture due to their natural symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing and plant growth–promoting microbes. Yet, despite their significance, the microbiomes surrounding legumes remain poorly understood. This book aims to bridge that gap by...

Resilience and Recovery of Hospitality and Tourism: Challenges, Synthesis and Agendas presents a comprehensive analysis of how the tourism and hospitality industry can recover and thrive in a post-pandemic world. The book introduces the concept of resilience and explores key challenges, including workforce development, leadership and the effective use of data-driven sustainable models. It highlights threats to resilience and identifies predictors that enable adaptation to evolving...