Canada – the land of beautiful lakes, opportunities and umm... scores of desis (aren't we just everywhere?). What happens when a young man gets a one-way ticket to the hallowed country? When you're saat samundar paar, even a modest course at a community college becomes a gateway for merriment and learning... of a totally different kind. And so it did, with Gaurav. An Australian flatmate, fellow students from Nigeria and Bangladesh, and an employer from Kazakhstan lead him on a journey of epic escapades and much self-discovery. And when you're looking to earn some pocket money, odd jobs just have to do. From a curious DJing gig that turns out slightly different than expected to becoming a walking salesman clad in a sandwich board, there's no dearth of drama. Jump right in, for Keeping Up With Kaneda is an adventure in itself.
The book titled 'Understanding Big Data' covers complete syllabus of Big Data prescribed by Technical University of Uttar Pradesh and other Universities also. The Book contains better understanding of Big Data concept. This Book will also guide on the job reference for IT practitioners in mobile computing environments.
In village life, everyone is attached to small things and are very emotional about the same. While they find happiness even in the smallest things, they sometimes take a huge decision like suicide for even a small problem. They think, there is no way they can face such a situation or challenge, and after this, life becomes harder to live. However, a new journey begins for them at every stage of life but does not end.
Architect your .NET applications by breaking them into really small pieces—microservices—using this practical, example-based guide About This Book Start your microservices journey and understand a broader perspective of microservices development Build, deploy, and test microservices using ASP.Net MVC, Web API, and Microsoft Azure Cloud Get started with reactive microservices and understand the fundamentals behind it Who This Book Is For This book is for .NET Core developers who want to learn and understand microservices architecture and implement it in their .NET Core applications. It's ideal for developers who are completely new to microservices or have just a theoretical understanding of this architectural approach and want to gain a practical perspective in order to better manage application complexity. What You Will Learn Compare microservices with monolithic applications and SOA Identify the appropriate service boundaries by mapping them to the relevant bounded contexts Define the service interface and implement the APIs using ASP.NET Web API Integrate the services via synchronous and asynchronous mechanisms Implement microservices security using Azure Active Directory, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0 Understand the operations and scaling of microservices in .NET Core Understand the testing pyramid and implement consumer-driven contract using pact net core Understand what the key features of reactive microservices are and implement them using reactive extension In Detail Microservices is an architectural style that promotes the development of complex applications as a suite of small services based on business capabilities. This book will help you identify the appropriate service boundaries within the business. We'll start by looking at what microservices are, and what the main characteristics are. Moving forward, you will be introduced to real-life application scenarios, and after assessing the current issues, we will begin the journey of transforming this application by splitting it into a suite of microservices. You will identify the service boundaries, split the application into multiple microservices, and define the service contracts. You will find out how to configure, deploy, and monitor microservices, and configure scaling to allow the application to quickly adapt to increased demand in the future. With an introduction to the reactive microservices, you strategically gain further value to keep your code base simple, focusing on what is more important rather than the messy asynchronous calls. Style and approach This guide serves as a stepping stone that helps .NET Core developers in their microservices architecture. This book provides just enough theory to understand the concepts and apply the examples.
This book will be helpful to teachers and learners of Hindi who want to understand better ways of teaching and learning Hindi as a foreign language. With the ever-increasing number of Hindi learners across the globe, particularly in Europe, it has become necessary to customise the teaching methods to the particular needs of learners, highlighting the relevant areas that need more attention. For researchers of second language acquisition, the book provides ample information on various previous studies and demarcates areas of further research as well. Overall, it is a must-read for learners, researchers and teachers of Hindi as a foreign language.
Crossroads of Virtue: Navigating Temptation and Influence" is a captivating tale of choice and consequence set in the mystical realm of the Inner Crossroads. Follow Aiden, a courageous protagonist, as he navigates the labyrinthine paths of influence, confronting temptation and embracing virtue along the way. Through rich storytelling and engaging characters, this book offers a compelling exploration of the human experience, reminding readers of the transformative power of choice. Join Aiden on his journey of self-discovery and be inspired to embrace the virtues that guide us all.
DESCRIPTION "Mastering Zero-knowledge Proofs" is your ultimate guide to blockchain and ZKPs. It connects blockchain's core elements, like distributed ledgers and smart contracts, to ZKPs' advanced privacy solutions, emphasizing their significance in today's digital world, and provides a robust understanding of how these cryptographic techniques can revolutionize security and privacy in various applications. In this book, you will explore the basics of blockchain and ZKPs. You will gain technical skills like group theory and elliptic curve cryptography. Each chapter covers practical applications of ZKPs in blockchain systems, addressing challenges, ongoing research, and real-world use cases across industries like healthcare and finance. You will find detailed explanations of SNARKs, STARKs, and PLONK, along with practical guidance on constructing and implementing these non-interactive proofs. You will learn about innovative solutions, zero-knowledge virtual machines, ZK-Rollups, and ZK-EVM, along with a step-by-step guide for building and deploying these technologies. By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of Zero-knowledge Proofs and their applications in blockchain development. You will be equipped to implement privacy-preserving solutions, enhancing security and efficiency in your projects, making you a competent contributor in the evolving blockchain space. KEY FEATURES ● In-depth exploration of Zero-knowledge Proof concepts and applications. ● Practical insights into implementing ZKP in real-world systems. ● Comprehensive coverage from blockchain basics to advanced cryptography. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Understand the fundamentals of Zero-knowledge Proofs and blockchain. ● Construct and implement SNARKs, STARKs, and PLONK proofs. ● Apply Zero-knowledge Proofs to enhance security and privacy in applications. ● Utilize zero-knowledge virtual machines and ZK-Rollups. ● Integrate ZK-EVM into Ethereum for scalable solutions. ● Identify and overcome challenges in Zero-knowledge Proofs. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is ideal for blockchain developers, security professionals, and researchers with a foundational understanding of cryptography and blockchain technology. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Blockchain Technology 2. Introduction to Zero-knowledge Proofs 3. Introduction to SNARKS 4. SNARK Construction: Non-interactive Proof Building 5. Advanced SNARK Paradigms and Techniques 6. SNARK versus STARK 7. SNARKs In-depth and PLONK 8. Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines 9. ZK-Rollups: Scalability Meets Privacy 10. Conceptualizing ZK-EVM in Ethereum 11. ZK Swaps: Revolutionizing Decentralized Exchanges 12. Zero-Knowledge Identity 13. Challenges and Limitations of Zero-knowledge Proofs 14. Ongoing Research and Development in Zero-knowledge Proofs 15. Real-world Applications of Zero-knowledge Proofs
Two legal scholars of India examine privacy in India, how it is different from privacy in the West, and why it needs to be protected in this carefully researched book. Gaurav Goyal and Ravinder Kumar argue that privacy laws in India are weak because politicians have failed to pass laws to protect it. Even in the West, its not always clear whats protected in terms of privacy. They further argue that ones private sphere is subjective and depends on ones culture, environment, and economic condition. For instance, the media constantly infringe on the right to privacy of famous and even not-so-famous individuals. In examining privacy in India, the authors highlight: why certain classes of people enjoy more privacy than others; how technology is changing the way we approach privacy; and why people feel compelled to snoop into the personal space of others. While privacy may seem like a simple concept, its important to understand its historical context, the laws that govern it, and how it continues to change if you want to have any chance of protecting it in India.
Tuberculosis is still a major threat to the human population, and understanding the strategies employed by Mycobacterium tuberculosis has been a challenge to researchers for decades. The significance of IL6 production in tuberculosis is still not clear, although it has been known for quite some time that IL6 interferes with IFN-γ induced signaling. Recently, research from our laboratory has identified a significant strategy adopted by virulent mycobacteria. Virulent mycobacteria upregulate IL6 production to inhibit IFN-γ induced autophagy formation, and thus avoid phagosome maturation and subsequent killing by lysosomal enzymes. This report is based on several observations. Exogenous IL6 inhibits IFN-γ induced autophagy in M. tuberculosis H37Rv-infected macrophages. M. tuberculosis H37Rv infection results in time-dependent production of IL6 in THP-1 cells, and neutralization of this endogenous IL6 by anti-IL6 antibody significantly enhances IFN-γ mediated killing of the intracellular bacteria. IL6 time-dependently lowers the Atg12–Atg5 complex and therefore inhibits autophagosome biogenesis rather than autophagolysosome formation. IL6 also affects IFN-γ mediated stimulation of mTOR, p38, and JNK pathways.
Human lives are getting increasingly entangled with technology, especially comp- ing and electronics. At each step we take, especially in a developing world, we are dependent on various gadgets such as cell phones, handheld PDAs, netbooks, me- cal prosthetic devices, and medical measurement devices (e.g., blood pressure m- itors, glucometers). Two important design constraints for such consumer electronics are their form factor and battery life. This translates to the requirements of reduction in the die area and reduced power consumption for the semiconductor chips that go inside these gadgets. Performance is also important, as increasingly sophisticated applications run on these devices, and many of them require fast response time. The form factor of such electronics goods depends not only on the overall area of the chips inside them but also on the packaging, which depends on thermal ch- acteristics. Thermal characteristics in turn depend on peak power signature of the chips. As a result, while the overall energy usage reduction increases battery life, peak power reduction in?uences the form factor. One more important aspect of these electronic equipments is that every 6 months or so, a newer feature needs to be added to keep ahead of the market competition, and hence new designs have to be completed with these new features, better form factor, battery life, and performance every few months. This extreme pressure on the time to market is another force that drives the innovations in design automation of semiconductor chips.
THE CURRENT NEED OF BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS AS WELL AS FACULTIES AND UNAVAILABILITY OF COURSE SPECIFIC BOOKS IN THE MARKET ENCOURAGED US TO WRITE THE BOOK OF FLUID MECHANICS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY. THE BOOK HAS BEEN PREPARED KEEPING IN MIND THE AKTU SYLLABUS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS BUT IT WILL PROVE TO BE FRUITFUL FOR OTHER BRANCHES AND UNIVERSITIES AS WELL The first unit of the book contains fluid introduction, properties, Bernoulli’s equations and their applications. In further units the fluid mechanics has been developed in a lucid and easy to understand manner. Students will find a complete coverage of the syllabus along with sufficient theoretical and numerical examples. At the end of every chapter unsolved questions have been incorporated for practice. Reference books have also been suggested so that students may consult for much detailed study for research purposes. This is first book on the fluid mechanics for biotechnology and we have tried our best to avoid any error or mistakes, nevertheless, readers are welcome to suggest any improvement or corrections so as to make the book better day by day. We hope that students as well as faculty will find the book to useful in regular teaching and consulting for specific topic.
Foray into the World of Fitness is a complete handbook for staying healthy. The book has been authored by Mr. Gaurav Kumar, an eminent fitness instructor and finalist and subtitle winner of Grasim Mr. India 2006.This is not a book, but an elaborated plan introducing you to the world of fitness. The book answers all your queries regarding fitness and work outs like suggesting the right way to do the exercises, workouts schedules and regimes, the ideal diet plan and so on. It brings for you the best exercises for every crucial body part like the chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, abdominals, upper legs and calves. Staying healthy is mantra to success, Foray into the world of fitness with this book. Order your copy today and make exercise a part of your daily routine.
This book addresses the mapping of soil-landscape parameters in the geospatial domain. It begins by discussing the fundamental concepts, and then explains how machine learning and geomatics can be applied for more efficient mapping and to improve our understanding and management of ‘soil’. The judicious utilization of a piece of land is one of the biggest and most important current challenges, especially in light of the rapid global urbanization, which requires continuous monitoring of resource consumption. The book provides a clear overview of how machine learning can be used to analyze remote sensing data to monitor the key parameters, below, at, and above the surface. It not only offers insights into the approaches, but also allows readers to learn about the challenges and issues associated with the digital mapping of these parameters and to gain a better understanding of the selection of data to represent soil-landscape relationships as well as the complex and interconnected links between soil-landscape parameters under a range of soil and climatic conditions. Lastly, the book sheds light on using the network of satellite-based Earth observations to provide solutions toward smart farming and smart land management.
Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Recent Advances and Challenges provides comprehensive information on the principles and practical knowledge of microbe-assisted phytoremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants for environmental safety. This book describes the physiological, biochemical, microbiological, and molecular basis of microbe-assisted phytoremediation and contains many relevant topics to fill the gaps in developing an understanding of microbe-assisted phytoremediation of environmental pollutants. The book provides state-of-the-art knowledge on fundamental, practical, and purposeful utilization of plant-associated bacteria (plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria [PGPR] and endophytes) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for plant-growth promotion and enhanced phytoremediation of environmental pollutants in the contaminated matrix. Features: Provides a state-of-the-art overview of microbe-assisted phytoremediation Emphasizes the roles of PGPR, endophytes, and mycorrhizal fungi in assisted phytoremediation Elucidates biochemical and molecular mechanisms of microbe-assisted phytoremediation Details field studies and success stories of microbe-assisted phytoremediation Explores advances, challenges, and future directions in microbe-assisted phytoremediation The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, ecotoxicologists, environmental scientists and engineers, environmental microbiologists and biotechnologists, environmental health and risk scientists, environmental science managers and administrators, remediation practitioners, environmental policymakers, and students at the postgraduate and doctoral levels in the relevant fields who wish to work on microbe-assisted phytoremediation of pollutants for environmental safety and sustainability.
Introducing the book “Cosmetic Science" is something that fills me with an incredible amount of joy. The content of this book has been meticulously crafted to adhere to the curriculum for Bachelor of Pharmacy students that has been outlined by the Pharmacy Council of India. An effort has been made to investigate the topic using terminology that is as straightforward as possible in order to make it more simply digestible for pupils. The book has a number of illustrations, such as flowcharts and diagrams that make it simple for students to comprehend complex ideas. It is the author's honest desire that both students and academicians would take something helpful away from reading this book.
The book, while introducing readers to the auction mechanism for resource provisioning in cloud computing, also endeavors to provide structured literature on the subject. Since various models have been proposed, it will help readers to formulate the cloud resource provisioning problem using the auction approach. The book also discusses challenges for resource provisioning in detail, helping to shape future research. The target audience for this book includes computer scientists, economists, industry professionals, research scholars, and postgraduate students. Computer science readers of this book will come to see that economics-based method are quite helpful in computer science, especially for resource provisioning. Readers with a cloud computing background will come to recognize the importance of dynamic pricing, the specific benefits of auctions, and how to formulate auctions for cloud computing. Lastly, readers from the economics community will come to understand their role in cloud computing, as well as where and how they can contribute.
This book is desined for jee(Main/Adv.) for entry in IIT'S/NIT'S.This book is based upon the current and expected pattern of JEE Advance.This is also useful for MCA Entrance.Approximately 2200-2500 conceptual problems are entered.There are only selected examples are entered for sake of knowledge.In each chapter important formulae and a lots of tricks are listed which will consume your time while solving your problems.There are four steps in each chapter Check your skills, Level-1, Level-2, LEVEL-3(objective, subjective and comprehensions type) which are advantegeous for your continuous climb on conce
With newer materials introduced in the field of dentistry from disinfection to wound healing, it is important to understand the need for introduction of a few materials and their action. One such material is ozone. It is a privilege to have had an opportunity to review the newly introduced material OZONE esp in the field of Prosthodontics. Its role in endodontics for disinfection of root canal system i.e., antimicrobial effect is widely accepted. This review book enables the readers to study and understand the utilization of ozone in the field in day today life.
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