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This book delves deeply into the key technologies and cutting-edge advancements of advanced optical fiber transmission systems. It focuses on the innovative methods and practical applications in core areas such as coding, modulation, amplification, equalization, and nonlinear compensation of optical fiber communication systems against...

Author: Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhães,Kevin Murphy,Marinus L. OtteISBN-10: 303209433XISBN-13: 9783032094339Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 965Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.44lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 2.06d

This book describes and analyzes the policies, strategies, and programs developed by the Mexican government over the last thirty years in response to international commitments for biodiversity conservation and threatened species management. The studies presented in this book are based on a multidisciplinary research...

The renewable energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological innovation, evolving regulations, and growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. While resources exist on individual aspects of renewable energy, few provide a comprehensive guide that integrates science, business strategy, and data-driven modeling in...

Cole Roberts and Mason Scott loved each other since childhood, but they needed something more to make them whole. They searched for a woman who could complete them, but a terrible accident tore them apart. Their perfect life shattered, they were each left angry...

The Abundance Formula: 9 Proven Steps to Build Black Family Wealth, Protect Your Legacy, and Empower Generations is a transformative guide by Ash Cash and Amina Phelps, a powerhouse duo dedicated to helping Black families achieve financial freedom, strengthen their legacies, and create generational...

Are you in a hurry to wonder and worryThat new things you try won't go right?When they simply don't work, don't go all berserkMistakes can grow wings and take flight.Where would we be without big blunders? From Play Doh to penicillin, the Slinky to...

This study of the legendary Michigan shipbuilder Frank E. Kirby examines his life and the accomplishments that earned him national esteem and international fame. Kirby was involved in the design and build of nearly one hundred vessels, many of which sailed the Great Lakes...

This innovative book identifies and explains the concepts that determine whether the EU may act. 'Competence' is about more than competence alone: there is also power. Competence is the field in which the EU may act; power is the EU institutions' actual authorisation to...

High Lands, Pure Earth foregrounds Tibetan experiences of urban transitions in China's late-reform period. In the twenty-first century, China's accelerated urbanization has transformed the Tibetan Plateau. Yet Tibetan urban experiences continue to be profoundly shaped by senses of being in the world that long...

In the mid-1990s, Shaykh Arona Rashid Faye al-Faqir arrived in South Carolina from Senegal. Settling in Moncks Corner, he brought with him the Mustafawiyya Tariqa, a Sufi movement that emphasizes remembrance and inward cultivation, which he inherited from its founder, Shaykh Muhammad Mustafa Gueye....

Though the industrial revolution pushed Americans into radically new modes of living, working, and organizing, patriarchy and white supremacy survived in the new institutions of the industrial economy. Fraternal orders flourished so spectacularly between the Civil War and World War I that this era--the...

This new edition of a classic text provides a wealth of material on the management andgovernance of the public sector, and explores the great shifts taking place in what is ahotly contested part of society in many regions of the world. Setting out the...

This volume details comprehensive and practical methods for reachers engaged in the field of food safety and toxicity. Chapters are divided in to three parts focusing on food contaminant toxicity evaluation, analytical chemistry, in vitro and ex vivo toxicological approaches, and exposure assessment. Written...

Rewriting Gender in an Age of Transition: 1880-1940 examines shifting discourses on gender and sexuality across the fin-de-siècle and early twentieth century. It is ideal for students and researchers in gender studies, media studies, literature, history, and the social sciences interested in identity formation...

"I love seeing these amazing guitars that are so life-worn, with all that mojo, through Eleanor's eyes and lens. Beautiful."-JASON MOMOA"Eleanor has a unique ability to tell stories through her photographs. You can almost see the original owner's entire career in music in a...

An Outlaw is more than just a Porsche. It's a work of art. Discover the passion, design, history and craftsmanship behind some of the most breathtaking cars ever created in Outlaw: Porsche and the Art of Rebellion. Through more than 200 stunning photographs, this...

As you age, the phrase "the best is yet to come" doesn't have to just be a slogan. It can be reality. Aging, although there are certain inescapable challenges involved, doesn't have to mean decline. With a proactive and holistic approach to health and...

A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all learners of French, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used word families in the language. This second edition provides expanded information, with notes on regional and internet variation and greater variety...

Since the 1970s, historians have claimed that an insatiable 'will to know' has powered the growing concern with male homosexuality across Europe and the West, especially from the late nineteenth century onwards. Unwilling To Know challenges this dominant narrative by demonstrating how, unlike in...

How goods and people in motion across the ancient world were entangled through consumption The ancient world was a far more interconnected place than is often assumed. Maritime routes across the Indian Ocean, by no means peripheral, made these connections possible. In Sea of...

The first book-length study of dream interpretation in classical Greece Long before Freud, dreams and how to make sense of them fascinated ancient thinkers. In The Ancient Interpretation of Dreams, Mirjam Kotwick traces a continuous intellectual practice of dream interpretation across a range of...

Tracing the multifaceted construction and deployment of the Disraeli myth and its legacy in Conservative (and conservative) politics During his lifetime, Benjamin Disraeli, the late-Victorian Conservative Prime Minister (and popular novelist), was often branded as unprincipled and opportunistic--claims that were frequently laced with antisemitism....

What if a sickness felt like being hunted by a dragon and its minions?That's the challenge Bell faces when she is diagnosed with scleroderma-a rare autoimmune condition most often found in adult women and even more rarely in children. In this imaginative children's book,...

In the Obsidian Mirror I Remain: Reflections of a Fractured Soul is a raw and haunting collection of gothic poetry by Lee Alexander, a military veteran whose words are carved from lived experience, silent battles, and unspoken truths.These poems are born from the weight...

SEASIDE BUNNIES Welcomes you to the beach for fun in the sun. Join us on a learning adventure about the fun activities our coastal homelands offer residents and guests. You will visit beach town businesses, coastal wildlife, and sea creatures that call our oceans...

Let's spend less time, money and effort on better food!What if cooking Real Food was a little easier? What if recipes were a little quicker and more flexible? How about less clean up? Would you be willing to cook more often? If so, then...

What If Happiness Wasn't Something You Had to Chase But Something You Could Create Instantly?Most people spend years searching for the secret to joy, confidence, and peace of mind. They try meditation apps, endless self-help advice, and fleeting distractions, yet still wake up overwhelmed...

Computational intelligence and optimization methods transform the way we approach sustainable water management, offering tools to address complex environmental challenges. As water resources face pressure from climate change, population growth, and industrial demand, advanced algorithms enable more efficient, data-driven decision-making. These techniques support the...

AI sustainability is reshaping the way we approach both STEM fields and human-centered architecture, offering innovative pathways to create technological advancement with environmental responsibility. By integrating intelligent systems into energy management and design processes, AI enables more efficient and sustainable solutions. In architecture, these...

The growing reliance on digital technologies has transformed the way information is created and exchanged, making electronic records central to modern business and personal interactions. As these records increasingly serve as critical sources of proof in legal disputes and courts face the challenge of...

The convergence of AI and nanotechnology reveals new opportunities in the development of advanced materials, next-generation devices, and intelligent manufacturing processes. By harnessing AI s predictive and analytical capabilities alongside nanoengineering, researchers and industries can accelerate material discovery, optimize fabrication techniques, and enable the...

Cruise ship entertainment is a thriving yet often misunderstood industry that offers singers unique opportunities to travel the world, hone their craft, and build sustainable careers doing what they love. This book is a practical and comprehensive resource for vocalists looking to navigate the...

This book provides crucial information for adopting sustainable practices and enhancing pulp and paper production's performance and efficiency in the nanotechnology era. It examines the possibilities of nanotechnology in the established papermaking industry by showing cutting-edge uses of nanomaterials as reinforcements, coatings, and additives...

Author: Zeliang ShuISBN-10: 9819532752ISBN-13: 9789819532759Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/16/2025Pages: 328Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.44lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Author: Chih-Chun YehISBN-10: 9819532604ISBN-13: 9789819532605Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2026Pages: 353Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

At once a tribute to one of Singapore's leading legal scholars and a scholarly assessment of his contributions to the discipline. Singaporean legal scholar Tan Yock Lin (1953-2023) was a distinguished figure in Singapore's legal community and an emeritus professor at the Faculty of...

This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and practical single-source reference on industrial lubrication ever published. Covering 1001 essential lubrication terms and references, it is packed with real-world applications, troubleshooting tips, and best practices that can help you implement effective lubrication programs.Author: Kenneth E. BannisterISBN-10:...

Ferrari Milestones takes its readers on a fascinating journey through the iconic history of the Italian sports car manufacturer.The book presents the most significant and innovative models, arranged chronologically and rich in background information. From the early racing cars of Scuderia Ferrari to the...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the application of scientific principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics for the development of adequate procedures and specific equipment that can be used to study a part, object, or complex structure, like a car, airplane, or railway bridge, without causing...

This topic entitled "Theoretical, Numerical and Experimental Studies on Clean Energy and Combustion" addresses recent theoretical, numerical and experimental advances in clean-combustion-related applications to address climate change concerns while taking advantage of the higher energy density of hydrocarbon and other fossil fuels compared to...

This Special Issue aims to present recent biological advances made in research on Mesozoic Marine Reptiles, which include the most iconic and largest predators of their time, mirroring terrestrial dinosaurs. Through the study of exceptionally preserved specimens and/or the use of innovative methods, the...

Author: Konstantinos V. SpiliopoulosISBN-10: 3032092027ISBN-13: 9783032092021Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2026Pages: 222Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.38h x 6.47w x 0.64d

This book presents an integrated study of metamaterial-based large-scale antenna arrays and beamforming optimization for both Half-Duplex (HD) and Full-Duplex (FD) massive MIMO (mMIMO) systems. As a cornerstone of future wireless communications, mMIMO provides substantial improvements in capacity and spectral efficiency, which this book...

Author: Roopanand MahadewISBN-10: 3032088313ISBN-13: 9783032088314Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2025Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Author: Stefan C. MüllerISBN-10: 303208752XISBN-13: 9783032087522Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2026Pages: 316Format: Hardcover

Author: Vittorio IngegnoliISBN-10: 3032089077ISBN-13: 9783032089076Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2026Pages: 428Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.81lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d

Author: Imran HossainISBN-10: 3032088275ISBN-13: 9783032088277Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/25/2026Pages: 455Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.87lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.06d

The American criminal justice system was in flux in 2020, a clash of possibilities for reform, retrenchment, and radical change--nowhere more so than in Massachusetts, which had just passed major criminal justice reform. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the moment with life-threatening force, ravaging people...

A unique sociological perspective on how "babushkas" have been pushed to the margins of post-Soviet society. The word "babushka" literally means "grandmother," but it has come to represent much more since the Soviet era, not least the family caregiver. In her new study, Anna...