"The Grand Sweep of Cosmic History of How we got here"For thousands of years, we − an advanced breed of talking monkeys − survived just like the inhumanly cruel beasts in jungles on a minor planet of a very average star. Immediately something called curiosity ensued which triggered the breath of our perception. We became conscious of our existence, able to find a new way to think of ourselves, started to wonder what makes us exist the way we are. If, like me, you have wondered look...

✨ A Magical Tale of Courage, Destiny, and the Power of Light! ✨In the enchanted kingdom of Luminara, where the stars whisper secrets and the moon glows with ancient magic, a young princess embarks on a journey to reclaim her destiny. When Princess Selene discovers that the legendary Starlit Crown—the source of her family's wisdom and power—has been stolen, she must venture beyond the palace walls and into the heart of the Midnight Forest.Wi...

This book presents the potential applications of hard materials as well as the latest trends and challenges in machining hard materials. Models for online monitoring to adjust parameters to obtain desired machining characteristics (i.e. reverse modelling) are discussed in this book. The conflicting requirements (i.e. maximize: material removal rate, roundness and minimize: surface roughness, dimensional ovality, co axiality, tool wear) in machining for industry personal is solved using adv...

The integration of AI and machine Learning into business education has developed a more efficient way of training future leaders. These technologies enhance the curriculum design and equip students with critical and analytical decision skills for today’s fast paced business environment. AI and machine learning tools foster experiential learning and bridge the gap between theory and practice. As industries increasingly rely on automation and predictive analytics, embedding these technologie...

In high-pressure business environments, professionals must perform at peak levels while navigating constant change, competition, and stress. Hypnotherapy emerges as a powerful tool that supports business professionals in unlocking their full potential by working directly with the subconscious mind. By addressing patterns related to confidence, focus, decision-making, and stress management, hypnotherapy offers benefits that extend beyond traditional coaching or training methods. As organiza...

Artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes the insurance sector, driving innovations that reshape how insurers assess risks, process claims, detect fraud, and communicate with customers. From advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms to chatbots and predictive modeling, AI technologies enhance operational efficiency and enabling more personalized, proactive services. As insurers leverage these tools to gain competitive advantages and streamline decision-making, they navigate...

Financial incentives and regulatory pressures shape business and organizational decisions to adopt cleaner technologies in manufacturing processes. By assigning a monetary cost to carbon emissions, carbon pricing mechanisms encourage manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint and invest in energy-efficient processes, low-carbon materials, and innovative production methods. Further exploration into how these policies influence corporate behavior, drive technological transformatio...

In the shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, where human-machine collaboration, personalization, and sustainability are prioritized, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) plays a critical role in shaping efficient and adaptive production systems. By integrating emerging technologies like blockchain, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous robots, LSS evolves to meet the complex demands of modern industries. This transformation not only enhances operational excellence but a...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cognitive Computing and Information Processing, CCIP 2023, held in Mysuru, India, in December 2023.The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 127 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Communications, Video analytics, Cognitive computing and its applications, and Image analysis.

The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., is one of the oldest known edible fruits and is associated with the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. This is the first comprehensive book covering the botany, production, processing, health and industrial uses of the pomegranate. The cultivation of this fruit for fresh consumption, juice production and medicinal purposes has expanded more than tenfold over the past 20 years. Presenting a review of pomegranate growing, from a scientific and hort...

Learn to design, implement, and scale distributed observability in Rust using OpenTelemetry, with practical examples for tracing, logging, and metrics.Key FeaturesImplement end-to-end observability in Rust using OpenTelemetry APIs and CollectorCorrelate logs, traces, and metrics across async, multithreaded Rust applicationsBuild and deploy an observable Rust microservice with Actix, Redis, and PrometheusConfigure dashboards, alerts, an...

SUMMARY:A middle-class Indian girl Haru, is a lovable daughter to her mom. After her father passed away, she, her sister (Poorvi), and her brother (Rudra) took good care of their mom. Poorvi and Rudra tried their best to fulfill Haru’s dream. After lots of struggle, she cleared the TOPIK exam and got selected in South Korea’s prestigious college. She travels to South Korea for her higher studies. Facing lots of hurdles in her life, she finally takes the first step to study abroad.