Winner of the Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize, a lyrical meditation on family, place, and inheritanceNames for Light traverses time and memory to weigh three generations of a family’s history against a painful inheritance of postcolonial violence and racism. In spare, lyric paragraphs framed by white space, Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint explores home, belonging, and identity by revisiting the cities in which her parents and grandparents lived. As she makes inquiri...

This book provides an in-depth examination of Operation 1027, in the dynamic landscape of Myanmar's protracted conflicts. This book examines the historical trajectory of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, shedding light on the interconnections and relationships that bind EAOs and other anti-junta forces to this operation. It also offers a timely exploration of the historical background and an intricate analysis of the events and factors surrounding Operation 1027.

Struggling to navigate the "messy" world of business research? Stop drowning in dense textbooks and save hours of study time! This guide is a high-speed, simplified summary of the world-renowned Research Methods in Business Studies (5th Ed) by Ghauri, Gronhaug, and Strange.Written specifically for busy students, it distills complex theories into 14 clear, actionable chapters. From "The Five Whys" to "Multiple Regression," you'll get the "Big Picture" in record time. Perfec...

This book follows Piper and her animal friends - Petey the Peacock, Rover the Raccoon, and Zozo the Zebra - as they navigate the challenges of Grandpa Beppe's diagnosis as he faces Alzheimer's Disease. Through fun, colorful illustrations, the characters learn about complex scientific concepts such as memory, neurons, Beta Amyloid plaques, and Tau proteins... all in a simplified, accessible way. Their trusted Dr. Wolfgang explains the nature of the disease and the treatmen...

This text helps readers to build a solid understanding of the key concepts in the management and operation of supply chains involving chilling, refrigeration or freezing. Emphasis is placed on environmental—particularly temperature—control as important in avoiding irreversible damage to product quality and safety and the resulting loss of profit and consumer confidence. The authors explain the important issues arising within the supply chain of perishable goods from production to consumpti...

Achieving a better solution or improving the performance of existing system design is an ongoing process for which scientists, engineers, mathematicians and researchers have been striving for many years. The purpose of this book is to describe the fundamentals, background and theoretical concepts of optimization principles in a comprehensive manner, along with their potential applications and implementation strategies. Focus is on case studies and real time applications as well as current ...

A galaxy of voices. A universe of belonging.The innovative fictions in Infinite Constellations showcase the voices and visions of 30 remarkable writers, both new and established, from the global majority: Native American/First Nation writers, South Asian writers, East Asian writers, Black American writers, Latinx writers, and Caribbean and Middle Eastern writers. These are visions both familiar and strange, but always rooted in the mystery of huma...

Unique in scope, Optimal Control: Weakly Coupled Systems and Applications provides complete coverage of modern linear, bilinear, and nonlinear optimal control algorithms for both continuous-time and discrete-time weakly coupled systems, using deterministic as well as stochastic formulations. This book presents numerous applications to real world systems from various industries, including aerospace, and discusses the design of subsystem-level optimal filters. Organized into independent chap...

When Mina invites friends over, she is embarrassed by the Korean tradition of removing shoes before entering a home until she understands the meaning of the custom.Mina’s mother is a seamstress who works from home and always keeps the cupboard full of snacks. Her friends like to gather at her house, but Mina hesitates to ask them to remove their shoes before entering. Mina loves most of the Korean traditions that she celebrates with her mother, but this one involve...

In this captivating and tender Lunar New Year picture book, a magical, midnight meeting with a mysterious troupe of lion dancers inspires one homesick little boy to celebrate beloved traditions and open his heart to creating new ones.In the cold, gray winter of a new country, Leo misses the familiar sights and sounds of Lunar New Year back in Taiwan. He wishes he was there instead, making dumplings with his amā or setting off firecrackers with his family. ...

A lyrical read-aloud filled with vibrant illustrations that follows a group of children as they explore their relationship with the natural world—from insects to dandelions to playing in the mud. This picture book based on a popular poem is a joyful celebration of the ability children have to cherish all living things.Exuberant and imaginative, this picture book celebrates the mess makers, scavengers of the dirt, and kids who march to the beat of their own drum. Fo...

The fifth generation (5G) of wireless communication technology is poised to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate with each other as well as with our devices and machines. This new book explores the intersection of 5G technology and environmentally sustainable communication networks in the context of smart cities. It delves into the technical, social, and environmental aspects of 5G networks, highlighting their potential to drive eco-friendly urban development.Starting w...