Ali Amjad was once a recognized name in India’s labor movement. Because of his deep involvement with India’s freedom movement and workers’ rights movement, he was often incarcerated for long periods of time. After coming to Pakistan, he chose the field of labor law for the defense of worker’s rights. He is included among the senior lawyers of Pakistan’s supreme court, where he is well renowned. His novel Kali Mati (“Black Soil”), based on the historic workers’ strike of 1958 at the steel p...

Special Educational Needs are wide ranging and important to consider. No matter the setting, age, or subject it is imperative for all teachers to be up to date and confident with providing an accessible education for all their students. This little book provides you with the perfect starting point. Packed with essential information and practical ways to support the multitude of needs in your classroom, this book is a must-have for teachers.This book is:Authored by an ...

Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how software, science, and society operate. Volume 3 of the AI Spectrum series translates these breakthroughs into practical methods for engineers, researchers, and leaders.Covering model architectures, fine-tuning techniques, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, evaluation metrics, and responsible AI governance frameworks, this volume bridges the gap between theory and deployment.

*Small Dreams, Big Values* is a heartfelt children’s eBook designed to teach timeless values of love, respect, kindness, and family bonding. Through engaging short stories, playful illustrations, and life lessons, the book inspires children to dream big while holding on to the values that make life truly meaningful.

*"Guddu Rabbit’s Magical Journey"* is a delightful children’s story full of wonder and imagination. Follow Guddu, a curious little rabbit

Meditations: Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama marks the remarkable 90th year of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Winner of the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording at the 68th annual GRAMMY® awards, this guided meditation features an extraordinary collaboration with legendary sarod master Amjad Ali Khan, multi-GRAMMY® winner Kabir Sehgal, and special guests Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash, Andra Day, Ted Nash (flute), Debi Nova, Maggie Rogers, Tony Suc...

The global population is projected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050, and food and feed production will need to increase by 70%. Wheat, maize and sorghum are three key cereals which provide nutrition for the majority of the world's population. Their production is affected by various abiotic stresses which cause significant yield losses. The effects of climate change also increase the frequency and severity of such abiotic stresses. Molecular breeding technologies offer real hope for impro...

The poems in this volume seek to stimulate us to think about the things that we tend to push aside, questions and issues that it is easier to avoid. They also encourage us to think about those things, events, places, etc. that are sources of joy, achievement, and sorrow. Generally, they do not address the philosophy of thought but rather the results of our thinking and how we evaluate the value of our thoughts. At times, many things surface that tend to move our thinking in different direc...

The Obesity: Insights and Understanding" Third Edition is a succinct book that provides a plethora of multiple-choice questions. This manuscript aims to provide a tool for healthcare providers to learn about the challenging problem of obesity. Significant changes and new content is added based on current trends. The book's simple format makes the subject easy to understand. Short critique and citations follow most questions. Much work is being done to cover the most important and relevant ...

What if many desirable things in nature were no longer there?--clean air, freshly grown vegetables, wildflowers, a waterfall, a green forest, spring rains, colors of flowers, a willow tree, fresh trout from a stream, autumn leaves, sunrise, sunset, mineral-rich farmland, etc. What if in a few years global warming and its devasting effects so damaged the earth, its atmosphere, and its resources, that many of these things were no longer possible? These poems address openly both the sorrows w...

Although civility may sometimes have been viewed as formal politeness and courtesy in one's speech and behavior, its meaning has become more complex in contemporary society. It certainly still has to do with how we speak and act, but these are overlaid with political and partisan meanings, and a variety of media and social media options. Poems on Civility says nothing new about diverse types of civility, or lack of them; however, it accentuates many emphases related to civility with words,...

Abraham, the father of all believers, plays host to three strangers, one of whom is God, and thus sets an example for others to follow. Jews, Christians, and Muslims often treat each other as strangers. Their Holy Books are not the cause of their conflicts and enmity but rather show the way to solve them. They tell a common story of the lifelong journey of the human being to the promised city, the promised land, and the promised world where justice and righteousness reign.