The new Lean In, from the multi-award-winning Founder and CEO of national non-profit Girls Who Code and New York Times bestselling author Reshma Saujani.‘We are raising our boys to be brave, but our girls to be perfect. And this is holding us back.’Imagine if you lived without the fear of failure, without the fear of not measuring up. If you no longer felt the need to stifle your thoughts and swallow what you really want to say in...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This fun, accessible series is perfect for anyone interested in STEM and coding, published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code.“The 'Baby-Sitters Club' for the internet age.”–Glamour.com**Loops, variables, input/output – Lucy can’t wait to get started with the new coding club at school. Finally, an after school activity that she’s really interested in. But Lucy’s excitement turns to disappointment when she’s put into a ...

Reflecting on gender issues, including violence, justice and social protection, and the means to attain gender equality and social justice, this new volume explores women and gender as an intersection between social, political, and economic issues faced by societies. It discusses gender roles in both historical and modern society, while also looking at how larger structural influences—such as nationbuilding globalization, economic advancements, and the legal system—shape the lives of women...

Plant Secondary Metabolites: Natural Defenses in Disease Management examines plant-derived secondary metabolites and their crucial role in both ecological balance and human innovation. From their biosynthetic pathways and ecological significance to their application in sustainable agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology, the book provides a complete resource for understanding these compounds. It emphasizes their potential in replacing synthetic chemicals in pest management and crop protec...

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...

In the rooms where billion-pound decisions are made - and where silence often says more than strategy - operates a different kind of leader: the consultant behind the curtain. Unnamed in press releases. Unseen on the org chart. Yet critical to everything.The Second Brain takes you deep inside the hidden world of elite consulting - where influence is quiet, tension is constant, and success is measured not by applause, but by outcomes that rarely make the headlines.Through gripping real-life...

There are literally thousands of couples across the world who have broken up with their perfect partners (for them) due to very simple misunderstandings. It's sad to think that many of these break-ups could have been completely avoided if each person just had a clearer understanding of what their partner was thinking and what they wanted from the relationship.Unfortunately, because men and women are biologically so different to each other, there are specific things we each do that ...

What happens when a family sets out for a tropical vacation?Serendip-Trip is the word that best captures this experience—a serendipitous trip filled with surprises, reflections, and real moments that stay long after the bags are unpacked."What began as a journey clouded with uncertainty unfolded into a memorable adventure—one that deepened our commitment to sustainable living, nurtured personal growth, and wove our family closer together."This heartfelt tra...

Waste generation in the tourism and hospitality sector is extensive, posing a significant global challenge to environmental sustainability efforts. From large hotels to quaint bed-and-breakfasts and bustling restaurants to remote eco-lodges, the industry’s operations produce vast quantities of waste across various categories. Addressing this multifaceted challenge necessitates comprehensive waste management strategies, ranging from waste reduction and recycling to adopting sustainable prac...

This book deals with the basics of parameter estimation and state estimation as the fundamental building blocks of mathematical modelling activity in the broader field of control theory. All the methods are validated using MATLAB®-based implementations with realistically simulated data for general dynamic systems, as well as for aircraft parameter estimation. This book includes several illustrative examples and chapter-end exercises.Features:Provides comprehensive cov...

Meher believed goodbyes were permanent—that love, once lost, stayed hidden beneath time and silence. She built a new life in a new city, convincing herself that the past was only a memory. But one day, the silence had a name—Elhan. Unexpected, disarming, like rain arriving on a still afternoon. And Then, the Rain is a story of love that arrives when it isn’t sought, of second chances whispered between pauses, and of hearts that dare to open again.If endings are not truly endings, wh...

This book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON’21), held on 12-15 May 2021. The meeting served as a fertile platform for discussion, sharing sound knowledge and introducing novel ideas on issues related to sustainable construction and design for the future. The respective contributions address various aspects of numerical modeling and simulation in structural engineering, structural dynami...