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This book features high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Computing and Machine Learning (CML 2024), organized by Department of Computer Applications, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University, Sikkim, India, during April 29 – 30, 2024. The volume book presents diverse range of topics, including machine learning algorithms and models, deep learning and neural networks, computer vision and image processing, natural language processing, robotics and automation, reinforcement learning, big data analytics, cloud computing, internet of things, human-–robot interaction, ethical and social implications of AI, applications in health care, finance, and industry, computer modeling, quantum computing, high-performance computing, cognitive and parallel computing, cloud computing, distributed computing, embedded computing, human-centered computing, and mobile computing.

Saggio e generoso, sovrano capace di riunire alla sua Tavola Rotonda i cavalieri più valorosi; guerriero (quasi) invincibile con la sua spada Excalibur; uccisore di mostri; una vita dedicata alla ricerca del Santo Graal. Tutti quanti conosciamo a grandi linee la leggenda di re Artù e le sue avventure, ma cosa succede se la prendiamo sul serio e proviamo a raccontarla come la biografia di un uomo realmente esistito? Cosa ci racconta del Medioevo questo grande mito? A partire dal XII secolo le imprese del glorioso re dei Britanni hanno continuamente ispirato le letterature di tutta Europa, facendo diventare Artù, nell'immaginario collettivo, il sovrano medievale per eccellenza. Dal concepimento in Cornovaglia, favorito dalla magia di Merlino, fino alla sua scomparsa sull'isola di Avalon, lo seguiremo nelle stanze del suo palazzo reale e sui campi di battaglia per meglio comprenderne la statura epica e tragica e cercare così di accostarci al vero mistero che lo avvolge: quello, cioè, dell'immutato fascino della sua leggenda, che ancora oggi non cessa di essere fonte di ispirazione per scrittori e registi. Una fortuna costante, che ha effettivamente consacrato Artù're in eterno'.

This book connects information technology (IT) to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The topics covered in the book explore the diverse ways in which IT contributes to promoting sustainable practices and efficient management in aquatic environments. From examining current challenges through a technological lens to investigating advanced applications like Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing and machine learning, the book covers a wide range of themes. The chapters address crucial aspects such as precision nutrition, disease management, environmental monitoring and the economic effects of adopting IT. It also bridges the gap between traditional aquaculture practices and the transformative potential of information technology. This book serves as a reference for researchers, practitioners, policymakers and students in the field of fisheries and aquaculture

Innovative poetry, philosophy, theology and new sciences converge in the project of rewriting the word “God”

Todo lo que no te han contado del «CASO SANCHO». TESTIMONIOS INÉDITOS - DOCUMENTACIÓN EN EXCLUSIVA - DECLARACIONES IMPACTANTES. LA VERDAD SIEMPRE SALE A LA LUZ. Con este libro que ahora tienes en las manos, solo trato de hacer honor a la verdad sobre uno de los asesinatos más mediáticos de España y que ha dado la vuelta al mundo. Una realidad incómoda que algunos han intentado tergiversar, pero es necesario desvelar lo que ocurrió tal como fue: un crimen horrendo. No deseo convencer a nadie de absolutamente nada. En estas páginas detallo informes, actas, declaraciones y juicios transcritos tal cual aparecen en los documentos oficiales y, aunque incluyo también mis propias impresiones, cada lector podrá llegar a sus propias conclusiones. Más de un año después de un juicio en el que se ha especulado con casi todo, en el que se han presentado certezas que resultaron ser mentiras, un proceso en el que se intentó tapar el sol con un dedo, la verdad, como siempre, acaba saliendo a luz. EL LIBRO MÁS COMPLETO SOBRE EL CASO DE DANIEL SANCHO Y EDWIN ARRIETA, RESPALDADO CON DOCUMENTACIÓN Y TESTIMONIOS OFICIALES E INÉDITOS. • El libro está basado en la documentación oficial del caso traducida directamente del tailandés, en el que podrás encontrar todas las actas del juicio con las declaraciones de todos los testigos que pasaron por la sala durante la vista a puerta cerrada. Además, conocerás toda la cronología del crimen tal y como la reflejan las cámaras de CCTV. • Este libro recoge todas las declaraciones de Daniel Sancho, desde la denuncia por la desaparición de Edwin Arrieta hasta las tres versiones anteriores al juicio y las últimas hechas en el juzgado, transcritas tal cual él las ofreció. • Escrito por una de las personas que ha cubierto el caso con mayor intensidad. Con testimonios de personas implicadas directamente, como familiares, amigos, abogados, investigadores, criminólogos, periodistas y expertos, entre muchos otros.

The series has from the beginning been instrumental in sustaining this field of study. JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORYThe rich tradition of pre-modern mystical writing from England is explored in this collection of essays from the ninth Exeter Symposium. The twelve chapters include studies of Richard Rolle, Walter Hilton, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe and the author of The Cloud of Unknowing. There is work, too, on less familiar authors and texts, from the thirteenth-century Wooing Group to the sixteenth-century Carthusian Richard Methley; the English reception of continental mystics such as Bridget of Sweden and Mechthild of Hackeborn; and writers treading (and sometimes crossing) the line between mysticism and heresy. The authors employ a range of approaches, from detailed manuscript study to mystical theology, and from material culture to comparative mysticism.Chapters 10 and 11 are available as Open Access under the Creative Commons license CC-BY-NC-ND.

An illustrated study of Rome's key enemies from the Late Principate and Dominate: the western Visigoths and the eastern Ostrogoths. The Goths were a Germanic people who, under pressure from the Huns, migrated during the 2nd century AD to the Balkans, where they split into the Visigoths to the west, and the Ostrogoths to the east. After first raiding and looting Roman territory, some eventually came to serve as allies to the Empire, but this allegiance would collapse following a Hun advancement that saw the Goths forced south against the Danube. Failure to negotiate settlement in this new, Roman-held territory led to wars, during which the Ostrogoths won a decisive victory over a Roman army at Adrianople (AD 378), and the Visigoths finally sacked Rome itself (AD 410).In this fascinating study, Roman military historians Raffaele D'Amato and Andrea Salimbetiand Andrea Salimbeti examine Rome's fierce clashes with the Gothic peoples, exploring their role in the fall of the Western Empire and eventual transition from Roman to early medieval Europe. Newly commissioned artwork, artefact photos and expert research combine to bring to life key events in the Goths'history, including the Ostrogoths'defeat by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, the establishment of Gothic kingdoms in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula, and their service as subjects and soldiers in Byzantine Crimea.

'The Roman Empire'presents a comprehensive exploration of one of history's most influential civilizations, examining how a modest Italian settlement evolved into a dominant world power that shaped modern society. The book uniquely weaves together three crucial elements of Roman imperial might: its formidable military system, sophisticated administrative framework, and effective cultural mechanisms. Through this integrated approach, readers gain a deeper understanding of how these components worked in harmony to maintain Roman dominance for over five centuries. The narrative progresses chronologically from Augustus's transformation of the Republic into an Empire, through periods of expansion, consolidation, and eventual transformation. A particular strength lies in its examination of the Roman military's dual nature as both a conquering force and a vector for civilization, spreading Roman culture and technology throughout conquered territories. The book demonstrates how Rome's remarkable ability to adapt and integrate diverse peoples while maintaining its core institutions created a sustainable model of governance that weathered numerous challenges. Drawing from archaeological findings, contemporary histories, and administrative records, the work offers fresh insights into Roman military organization, logistics, and administrative systems. What sets this book apart is its accessible presentation of complex historical concepts, making it valuable for both military history enthusiasts and general readers. The author's analysis reveals how many modern military and political challenges parallel those faced by Roman administrators, offering relevant lessons for contemporary readers interested in institutional development and international relations.

The gripping new historical mystery from New York Times bestselling author Dana Stabenow. In Cleopatra's Egypt, the clouds of war are on the horizon…Cleopatra, seventh of her name, all-powerful ruler of Egypt, has found her most able and trusted agent in Tetisheri, her Eye of Isis. So when Tetisheri asks permission to visit the Kingdom of Cyrenaica, she is surprised – and suspicious – when her queen grants her leave from Alexandria.A middleman in Cyrenaica has ceased communication and Tetisheri's uncle, a master trader, is on a mission to find out why. But there are others in Cyrenaica with hidden agendas: Julius Caesar's spies, Caesar's sworn enemy Mettelus Scipio, and the ever duplicitous King Juba I. Tetisheri soon realises why Cleopatra consented to her mission, for Cyrenaica is a web of intrigue that also includes Pompey's widow and an army readying to take on the might of Caesar, who is massing his legions in Sicily. With war on the horizon, Tetisheri's skills will be stretched to the limit as she also tries to decipher a murder mystery closer to home.Reviews for Dana Stabenow'For rich, idiosyncratic settings and engaging characters [...] let me recommend Dana Stabenow'Diana Gabaldon'One of the strongest voices in crime fiction'Seattle Times

A powerful collection of stories exploring love and longing, from the award-winning author of This Mortal Boy.Two mothers fight about wearing a hat on their children's wedding day. A needle is lost inside a woman's body. A writer waits with a suitcase for a man who never comes.In thirteen short stories written over several decades, Dame Fiona Kidman vividly evokes the glow of desire and the pain of heartbreak, the thrill of illicit liaisons and the twists and turns of unconventional love. Sometimes joyful, often devastating and always beautiful, All the Way to Summer is a searing account of love and loss from a pioneering feminist icon.

Short Blurb This handbook covers the different aspects of the aquatic environment, microbiology, and microbial applications. It highlights the role of microorganisms as pollution indicators and as bio-control agents. The book covers the impact of pollution on microorganisms, biofilms, cyanobacterial blooms, and the metagenomics approach to isolate microbes. Standard Blurb This comprehensive handbook covers the different aspects of the aquatic environment, microbiology, and microbial applications. The world's aquatic environment is facing a serious threat due to inappropriate planning, implementation, and management. This book compiles effective strategies for managing the aquatic environment. It highlights the role of microorganisms as pollution indicators, in bioremediation, and as bio-control agents. The book also covers the impact of pollution on microorganisms, biofilms, cyanobacterial blooms, and the metagenomics approach to isolate microbes. This book is essential for students and researchers of microbiology, environmental sciences, and biotechnology Seasonal Blurb This comprehensive handbook covers the different aspects of the aquatic environment, microbiology, and microbial applications. The world's aquatic environment is facing a serious threat due to inappropriate planning, implementation, and management. This book compiles effective strategies for managing the aquatic environment. It highlights the role of microorganisms as pollution indicators, in bioremediation, and as bio-control agents. The book also covers the impact of pollution on microorganisms, biofilms, cyanobacterial blooms, and the metagenomics approach to isolate microbes. This book is essential for students and researchers of Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, and Biotechnology. 1 Includes key themes like environmental DNA application, metagenomes, extremophiles, microbial population genetics and statistical aspects of aquatic microbiology 2 Discusses the beneficial microbes of the aquatic environment 3 Covers applications of microbes in bioremediation, as pollution indicators and as algicidal agents 4 Reviews freshwater biogeochemical cycles and sediment microbiology 5 Explores microbial communities of biofloc and microbiomes in aquaponics

Hold the glory—and infamy—of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand with this “brilliant combination of history and storytelling” (Conn Iggulden, author of the Emperor series) as it explores history's greatest superpower, as told through humanity's most universal object: the coin.When Gareth Harney was first given a Roman coin as a child, he became entranced by its beauty, and its unique ability to connect us with the past. He soon learned that the Romans saw coins as far more than just currency—these were metal canvases on which they immortalized their sacred gods, mighty emperors, towering monuments, and brutal battles of conquest. Revealed in those intricate designs struck in gold, silver, and bronze was the epic story of the Roman Empire. Now, with his “novel and highly readable” (Philip Matyszak, author of The Blood-Red Sunset) voice and engaging research, Harney traces ancient Rome's rise, from a few huts on an Italian hilltop to an all-conquering empire spanning three continents, through the fascinating lives of twelve remarkable coins. A unique and enthralling “combination of history and expert storytelling” (Emma Southon, author of A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women) for all history buffs.

'Ancient World Lore'presents a groundbreaking exploration of forgotten civilizations, challenging traditional views about the sophistication and interconnectedness of ancient societies. The book weaves together archaeological evidence, historical records, and cutting-edge scientific research to reveal how early human innovations continue to influence our modern world. Through a carefully structured narrative, it demonstrates that ancient civilizations were far more technologically advanced and interconnected than previously believed, with innovations spreading rapidly across vast networks of trade and cultural exchange. The text illuminates three fundamental themes: the emergence of early urban centers, the evolution of technological capabilities, and the extensive trade networks that facilitated cultural exchange. Drawing from interdisciplinary sources, including archaeogenetics and paleoclimatology, the book presents fascinating insights into how ancient societies from Mesopotamia to the Indus Valley developed sophisticated solutions to universal challenges. For instance, recent archaeological discoveries have revealed advanced metallurgy techniques and architectural innovations that predate conventional historical timelines. Progressing from a methodological framework through specific case studies to modern applications, the book demonstrates how ancient solutions can inform contemporary challenges such as sustainable urban planning and resource management. The work's unique value lies in its integration of traditional historical analysis with modern scientific methods, making complex historical concepts accessible while maintaining scholarly rigor. This approach provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how ancient societies functioned and evolved, spanning from 10,000 BCE to 500 CE, while acknowledging ongoing debates and new discoveries in the field.

Aus Anlass des 1100. Jubiläums des Bonner Vertrags vom 7. November 921, im Rahmen dessen sich der westfränkische König Karl III. und der ostfränkische König Heinrich I. auf dem Rhein bei Bonn trafen, veranstalteten die Abteilungen für Geschichte der Frühen Neuzeit und Rheinische Landesgeschichte sowie für Mittelalterliche Geschichte des Instituts für Geschichtswissenschaft der Universität Bonn eine Tagung, deren Ergebnisse der vorliegende Band zusammenfasst. Die Beitragenden gehen von diesem speziellen Herrschertreffen aus, kontextualisieren es als eine Etappe des Zerfalls des fränkischen Großreichs und nehmen weitere vormoderne Gipfeltreffen interdisziplinär vergleichend in den Blick. Die Fallbeispiele erstrecken sich vom dritten vorchristlichen bis ins 17. nachchristliche Jahrhundert. This volume brings together the results of the conference held on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the Bonn Treaty of 7 November 921, during which the West Frankish King Charles III and the East Frankish King Henry I met on the Rhine near Bonn. The contributors take this particular meeting of rulers as their starting point, contextualise it as a stage in the disintegration of the Frankish empire and take an interdisciplinary, comparative look at other pre-modern summit meetings. The case studies range from the third pre-Christian to the 17th post-Christian century.

A powerful collection of stories exploring love and longing, from the award-winning author of This Mortal Boy.Two mothers fight about wearing a hat on their children's wedding day. A needle is lost inside a woman's body. A writer waits with a suitcase for a man who never comes.In thirteen short stories written over several decades, Dame Fiona Kidman vividly evokes the glow of desire and the pain of heartbreak, the thrill of illicit liaisons and the twists and turns of unconventional love. Sometimes joyful, often devastating and always beautiful, All the Way to Summer is a searing account of love and loss from a pioneering feminist icon.

A DUAL-LANGUAGE EDITION OF THE WORK THAT SCANDALIZED PARIS AND REINVENTED BEAUTYProbing the depths of the modern psyche in a voice at once caustic and vulnerable, melancholic and humorous, Baudelaire's infamous book brings to the surface a new understanding of evil, of eroticism, and of social life through an astonishing variety of poetic forms and styles. This edition adds the poems banned from the original 1857 publication to the expanded collection of 1861 and includes an introduction from the translator, acclaimed poetry scholar Nathan Brown.

LA POLÍTICA DE PAZ TOTAL, una de las banderas del Gobierno de Gustavo Petro, enfrenta grandes desafíos que este libro pone en contexto con un exhaustivo y documentado análisis. León Valencia y el equipo de investigadores de la Fundación Paz y Reconciliación (Pares) logran una radiografía que permite entender cómo se transformó el conflicto colombiano en los últimos dos años, y abordan asuntos tan críticos como los antecedentes de una negociación realizada en simultánea con todos los grupos armados o la relación entre el supuesto crecimiento de los grupos armados ilegales con la Paz Total. A partir de estas páginas, además, es posible entender las posturas radicales del ELN, las distintas facciones que surgieron después de los acuerdos de La Habana en 2016 y qué pasó con los herederos del paramilitarismo, transformados ahora en holdings del crimen, según la definición de los autores.'El país no puede dejar que los leños prendidos empiecen a arder con mayor fuerza hasta convertirse en un gran incendio, como el que tuvimos al terminar el siglo XX', explica León Valencia en su análisis.

Nicola Mesarite è protagonista di un momento di rottura per Bisanzio: il crollo dell'impero nelle mani dell'esercito della Quarta crociata (1204) e l'insediamento di un regime latino a Costantinopoli. Quale custode delle cappelle palatine visse in prima persona lo sconvolgimento. In questa tumultuosa congiuntura, con la sua attività di copista, contribuì inoltre a preservare dall'obliterazione l'essenza della produzione retorica dell'evo comneno. “La sedizione di Giovanni Comneno ‘il Grasso'”, resoconto del tentato colpo di stato ai danni di Alessio III Angelo, è un'opera ricca di intuizioni sulla transizione storica del tempo e una fonte sulla topografia della capitale bizantina al volgere del XII secolo. Il volume offre una nuova edizione critica del testo, corredata di traduzione italiana e di note di commento. Il volume si addentra inoltre in un'ampia esplorazione della biografia dell'autore, portandone alla luce aspetti inediti, tra cui la sua attività di copista. Tali aggiunte alla biografia di Mesarite consentono di valutarne appieno il contributo alle dinamiche storiche e intellettuali della sua epoca e di approfondire il contesto di elaborazione della sua opera.

The anatomy of water, water as a substance, water as a medium, the principles of the hydrologic cycle, the economics of water, and challenges are all covered in the first chapter of this book. The horizon of the tropical world, the environment, particularly the tropical environment, aquatic biome, tropical aquatic bionetwork, concept of biosphere, and tropical limnology are all covered in the second chapter. The third chapter covers the following topics: the origins of lakes, general lake classification, tropical lakes, lake morphometry, morpho-edaphic index, trophic status index of lakes, wetlands, and mangroves in tropical regions. The lotic environment is the main topic of the fourth chapter, which also covers the idea of stream order, the differences between rivers and streams, the river continuum, physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, and adaptations of fish found in hill streams. Chapter five covers the prokaryota, cyanobacteria, freshwater biota, and water-adapted organisms. The sixth chapter focuses on the algal communities Xanthophyceae, Euglenophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Phaeophyceae (brown algae), and Chlorophyceae. The seventh and last chapter covers the following topics: Protozoa, Porifera, Rotifera, Coelenterata, Annelida, Arthropoda, Crustacea, Aquatic Insects, Mollusca, Echinodermata, and Brachiopodaa.

Experience the life-transforming power of praying like JesusAs a Christian, you know you're supposed to pray. But do you ever find yourself wrestling with any of these questions related to prayer?Do I have to pray the right way for God to answer my prayer?Why does God sometimes not answer my prayers?Am I still praying if I read pre-written prayers?If you've pondered these questions or others about prayer, Pray Like This is for you. Maybe prayer has been tough for you and feels like you're wrestling with God. Maybe you've prayed for the same thing for years without answer.In this six-week Bible study of the Gospel of Matthew, Bible teacher Barb Roose takes a deep dive with you into Jesus'prayer patterns. When you pray like Jesus, you will learn more about God's character and His eternal plan and purpose for you. Along the way you'll learn that prayer is the place where God meets you with His heart set on conversation and time spent with you.Week 1: Preparing for PrayerWeek 2: Lord, Teach Us to PrayWeek 3: Praying for God's Kingdom & God's WillWeek 4: Praying for Our NeedsWeek 5: Forgiven & ForgivenessWeek 6: Praying for God's Protection

Follow Vespasian's rise from Roman general in Britain to emperor, shaping the Flavian dynasty during Rome's turbulent civil war.To anyone scanning the sea from the southern coast of Britain in the year 43 AD, the sight of hundreds of ships appearing one by one as dots on the horizon would have filled them with awe and dread. On a leading warship, a hundred and twenty oarsmen heaved at their work as one of the four legionary legates scanned the cliff tops expecting to see them lined with warriors as Julius Caesar had described nearly a hundred years before. Vespasian would lead the Second Augusta in the initial invasion and in a remarkable campaign across southern Britain, capturing a score of strongholds, oppida, such as the formidable Maiden Castle, along the way.His career later suffered from the intrigues of court politics during the reign of Nero, at one point making the near-fatal mistake of falling asleep during one of the emperor's artistic performances. Vespasian's fortunes were revived by the outbreak of revolt in Judea.Thus Vespasian found himself in the right place at the right time commanding a vast battle-hardened victorious army as the empire descended into civil war and chaos. The year 68-69 became known as ‘The Year of the Four Emperors'as, after Nero's suicide, Galba, Otho and Vitellius seized the throne in quick succession. When Vitellius emerged as the victor Vespasian took his chance.It would prove a pivotal moment in Rome's history, stabilizing the political and economic situation, and establishing the Flavian dynasty.

This comprehensive work details the auxiliary units of Roman Britain, covering their histories, movements, campaigns, and notable members.The majority of work on Roman Britain's military focuses on the legions, with much less attention paid to the auxilia, even though the latter formed the vast majority of the manpower. The auxiliary units were drawn from all over the Empire and provided both infantry and cavalry units, many of which provided specialisms that the legions lacked. For example, the Cohors I Hamiorum Sagittariorum were a cohort of archers from Syria stationed at Carvoran fort on Hadrian's Wall.Simon Turney, following decades of research, presents this work, referencing every one of the fifty-nine auxiliary units identified in Britain. For each there is a unit history, detailing their movements, involvement in campaigns and anything noteworthy. This is followed by a set of lists detailing known, attested members of the unit and any inscriptions that mention them. Each entry is also accompanied by photographs and/or maps, including the sites the unit occupied, tombstones, images, inscriptions and so on. This is the finest, most up-to-date reference available for the auxiliary units of Britain.

Writing Embodiment in Victorian Microscopy examines a revolutionary period in microscopical technology and practice. At first considered a mere toy, by 1900 the microscope rivaled the railway and telegraph as an emblem of modernity and enjoyed an astonishing diversity of applications. This technology could drive scientific debates on subjects like cell theory, vitalism, and bacteriology; guide workers in classrooms, laboratories, and businesses; and inspire a personal hobby or a mass entertainment. Victorian microscopy productively cuts across the ostensibly separate domains of science, religion, commerce, art, education, entertainment, and domestic life. Writing Embodiment reads nineteenth-century microscopy across scientific, literary, religious, and popular texts. It argues that Victorian microscopists saw their vision and cognition as fully embodied experiences, the images emerging through a material entanglement of bodies (observer, instrument, apparatus, object) in a dynamic, unstable system. These ideas echo the work of physiological psychologists, who proposed mind as a system of embodied, distributed, and dynamic processes shaped by automatic or unconscious reflex action, attention, mental training, and fatigue. Striving to regulate this complex system, microscopists circulated tropes of embodiment through the varied forms of nineteenth-century print culture. They adapted existing concepts (such as beauty, the sublime, natural theology, and fairylands), or coined new phrases (such as many-sided comprehension), to promote favored forms of embodiment and enculturate microscopy as a difficult but valuable pursuit. Beautiful Mechanism draws on important work in book history and periodical studies by emphasizing the circulation of these tropes in intermedial conversations across diverse print forms. Victorians understood wonder and skepticism not as incommensurate approaches to scientific observation but rather as complementary forms of embodiment. Romantic tropes of wonder solicit affective flows from observer to wriggling animalcule and back; while skeptical, realist tropes offer to train the reader's eye, hand, body, and judgment and to formalize microscopical practice. Microscopical narratives may manipulate wonder and skepticism in productive tension or create virtual storyspaces that enlist the reader in virtual witnessing. These tropes shape every level of microscopical interest and proficiency. By analyzing their use and circulation, Writing Embodiment illuminates wider patterns of Victorian thought on embodiment, scientific practice, and community.