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When one of Bethany Anne's loved one gets caught in the crossfire between her and the Forsaken, she goes rabid in rage.She doesn't believe in seeking peace and harmony, but rather revenge and mayhem.Continuing the story of Bethany Anne and TQB team, Love Lost picks up after Queen Bitch. She works to complete both her business and military team leads and we meet Stephen's daughter Gabrielle as plans are made to exact revenge South of the Border.You don't touch one of...

After a time-bending adventure, Ollie Finch was set to go home in his uncle’s rocket car time machine when everything went sideways. He’s at the center of a maelstrom of paradoxes that threatens to destroy the multiverse. Fortunately, Ollie’s fellow time traveling friends might just help straighten things out: Teddy, the CPU-damaged cyborg assassin; Bax, the soldier from the post-apocalyptic future sent to stop Teddy's mission; Preston, the 19th-century inventor; Curtis, self-proclaimed Ti...

6G-life: Unveiling the Future of Technological Sovereignty, Sustainability, and Trustworthiness takes the reader on a journey into the multifaceted landscape of 6G technologies. The book transcends the conventional boundaries of wireless communication as it dives into groundbreaking areas such as joint sensing and communication, terahertz frequencies, and optical links, while also delving into quantum communication and molecular communication, revealing the captivating potential of these e...

The first complete, "how to" guide to laser surgery of the head and neck!This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of the use of lasers in facial plastic surgery, from basic science to surgical techniques. Introductory chapters provide complete coverage of different laser systems, laser safety, and laser physics. The majority of the book is devoted to presenting the use of lasers in skin resurfacing, treatment of vascular lesions, hair removal, treat...

Since its first volume in 1960, Advances in Computers has presented detailed coverage of innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design, and applications. It has also provided contributors with a medium in which they can explore their subjects in greater depth and breadth than journal articles usually allow. As a result, many articles have become standard references that continue to be of sugnificant, lasting value in this rapidly expanding field. - In-depth surveys and tutoria...

For more than 40 years, West’s Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials has remained a critical resource for medical and allied health students learning the basics of respiratory physiology as well as an effective, quick review for residents and fellows in pulmonary medicine, critical care, anesthesiology, and internal medicine as they prepare for licensing and other exams. The eleventh edition incorporates updates in many areas including blood-tissue gas exchange, mechanics, control of vent...

Advancements in the nature-inspired swarm intelligence algorithms continue to be useful in solving complicated problems in nonlinear, non-differentiable, and un-continuous functions as well as being applied to solve real-world applications. Recent Algorithms and Applications in Swarm Intelligence Research highlights the current research on swarm intelligence algorithms and its applications. Including research and survey and application papers, this book serves as a platform for students an...

This open access book provides the first comprehensive collection of studies dealing with the hot topic of digital face manipulation such as DeepFakes, Face Morphing, or Reenactment. It combines the research fields of biometrics and media forensics including contributions from academia and industry. Appealing to a broad readership, introductory chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the topic, which address readers wishing to gain a brief overview of the state-of-the-art. Subsequent ...

Blood gas analysis is one of the most frequently requested blood tests when caring for the critically ill patient, as it provides very valuable information about the respiratory and acidbase status of the patient (Shoulders-Odom, 2000). However, many healthcare professionals find it difficult to get to grips with blood gas analysis. It often seems complex and daunting, but if you work your way through this book and carry out all the exercises, you will soon become confident and competent at ana...

Modern optimization approaches have attracted an increasing number of scientists, decision makers, and researchers. As new issues in this field emerge, different optimization methodologies must be developed and implemented. The Handbook of Research on Emergent Applications of Optimization Algorithms is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on modern optimization techniques for solving complex problems of global optimization and their applications in economics ...

his fourth volume in the highly regarded Cosmetic Procedures series provides step-by-step instruction for treating sun-damaged skin and other common aesthetic complaints using laser and light technologies. From equipment and patient selection to combining laser treatments with other cosmetic procedures for enhanced outcomes, this illustrated reference offers valuable procedural guidance regardless of your experience level. A Practical Guide to Laser Procedures delivers information essentia...

Human Recognition in Unconstrained Environments provides a unique picture of the complete 'in-the-wild' biometric recognition processing chain; from data acquisition through to detection, segmentation, encoding, and matching reactions against security incidents. Coverage includes: - Data hardware architecture fundamentals - Background subtraction of humans in outdoor scenes - Camera synchronization - Biometric traits: Real-time detection and data segmentation - Biometric traits: Feature en...