The rumour reaches the palace at midday: the heir of Dravengard ran, and was cut down from behind.Vaira is nine months gone with another child. She tells nobody. She takes her sword and walks out to a river meadow where nine thousand men are lying, and she begins turning them over, one at a time, to see which way the wounds face.Her husband is already dead at a ford that was sold. Her brother went into the same water. The great houses have done their arithmetic and found he...

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, integrating sustainability into strategic decisionmaking has become essential for long-term success and resilience. As organizations confront urgent global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need for innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking strategies. This volume explores this critical intersection of corporate strategy and sustainable development, of...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. Search engines, chatbots, smart apps for planning, reminding, choosing for you — you name it, it's there. You might have been able to do without it in the past, but not now. The life of a modern person is unimaginable without all the tricks your phone and computer can offer. However, all these "helpers" have a cost, and the price we pay for them is a disuse of our brains.Brains At Risk: The Hidden Threat of Artificial Intellige...

Solve all big data problems by learning how to create efficient data modelsKey FeaturesCreate effective models that get the most out of big dataApply your knowledge to datasets from Twitter and weather data to learn big dataTackle different data modeling challenges with expert techniques presented in this bookBook DescriptionModeling and managing data is a central focus of all big data projects. In fact, a database is conside...

Cochin, Kerala. The city is in chaos as student revolutionaries form a human barricade on the streets, bringing the home minister' s convoy to a standstill outside a hospital. Inside, their beloved leader— an ageing freedom fighter-turned-celebrated writer and guiding light of the burgeoning socialist movement— lies at death' s door, the victim of a brazen assassination attempt orchestrated by the corrupt political elite. With widespread protests engulfing the state, a g...

Social Work Methods and Techniques provides comprehensive examination of social work practice methods covering communication skills, assessment approaches, intervention strategies, and evaluation techniques. The text explores everything from foundational communication skills to advanced therapeutic interventions, equipping readers with practical tools for effective practice. Whether entering the field for first time or seeking to enhance existing skills, the material offers systematic cove...

Discover techniques to summarize the characteristics of your data using PyPlot, NumPy, SciPy, and pandasKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamental concepts of exploratory data analysis using PythonFind missing values in your data and identify the correlation between different variablesPractice graphical exploratory analysis techniques using Matplotlib and the Seaborn Python packageBook DescriptionExploratory Data Analysis (EDA) i...

Integrate Redux with React and other front-end JavaScript frameworks efficiently and manage application states effectivelyKey FeaturesGet better at building web applications with state management using ReduxLearn the fundamentals of Redux to structure your app more efficientlyThis guide will teach you develop complex apps that would be easier to maintainBook DescriptionStarting with a detailed overview of Redux, we will follo...

This contributed volume assesses the on-the-ground realities of peace and justice vis a vis sustainability in the Global South through focusing on the level of integration between Security, Stability, and Sustainability. The chapters here visualize sustainable development through the lens of contemporary geopolitics. This volume examines how several competing visions of order across the security, economic, environmental, and political spheres throughout the Global South bring to fore the c...

This new two-volume set pays tribute to the incredibly diversified Himalaya. It presents and assesses the various threats and challenges to Himalayan biodiversity, documenting the multifaceted approaches for conservation and sustainable management of biological resources in the Himalayan region.Volume 2 focuses on the utilization, conservation, and management of animal resources in the Himalayan region. It covers traditional knowledge of insects and animals for food and medicinal p...

This new two-volume set pays tribute to the incredibly diversified Himalaya. It presents and assesses the various threats and challenges to Himalayan biodiversity, documenting the multifaceted approaches for conservation and sustainable management of biological resources in the Himalayan region.Volume 1 focuses on the flora of the area, exploring the diversity, distribution, utilization, threat status, and conservation of medicinal, edible, and other economic plant resources of the...

Presenting the concept of green manufacturing in a comprehensive manner, Green Manufacturing covers green technologies for advanced manufacturing systems, and discusses circular economy, and waste management.This book:Presents a transition from conventional manufacturing to green manufacturing and discusses innovative technical ideas for production.Discusses concepts, methods, and strategies for zero waste in manufacturing, ...