This book will show you how to save over $3.5 million if your annual income is $60,000 at age 25. The author aims to help you gain financial wellness in a simple and practical manner. This book offers valuable insights and financial tools for managing personal finances throughout different stages of life. The investment strategy for an ordinary investor has been recommended to maximize the investment returns with minimal time investment. The following financial tools are discussed to manage a healthy financial life: banking, certificate of deposit, money market account, emergency fund, retirement savings plans, traditional 401(k) plan, Roth 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, 529 college savings plan, health savings account (HSA), budgeting, student loan, credit card, home ownership and mortgage, real estate investments, life insurance, estate plan, social security, equity and stock options.
This monograph is motivated by the challenges faced in designing reliable VLSI systems in modern VLSI processes. The reliable operation of integrated circuits (ICs) has become increasingly dif?cult to achieve in the deep submicron (DSM) era. With continuouslydecreasing device feature sizes, combinedwith lower supply voltages and higher operating frequencies, the noise immunity of VLSI circuits is decreasing alarmingly. Thus, VLSI circuits are becoming more vulnerable to noise effects such as crosstalk, power supply variations, and radiation-inducedsoft errors. Among these noise sources, soft errors(or error caused by radiation particle strikes) have become an increasingly troublesome issue for memory arrays as well as c- binational logic circuits. Also, in the DSM era, process variations are increasing at a signi?cant rate, making it more dif?cult to design reliable VLSI circuits. Hence, it is important to ef?ciently design robust VLSI circuits that are resilient to radiation particle strikes and process variations. The work presented in this research mo- graph presents several analysis and design techniques with the goal of realizing VLSI circuits, which are radiation and process variation tolerant.
Power consumption of VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated) circuits has been growing at an alarmingly rapid rate. This increase in power consumption, coupled with the increasing demand for portable/hand-held electronics, has made power consumption a dominant concern in the design of VLSI circuits today. Traditionally, dynamic (switching) power has dominated the total power consumption of an IC. However, due to current scaling trends, leakage power has now become a major component of the total power consumption in VLSI circuits. Leakage power reduction is especially important in portable/hand-held electronics such as cell-phones and PDAs. This book presents two techniques aimed at reducing leakage power in digital VLSI ICs. The first technique reduces leakage through the selective use of high threshold voltage sleep transistors. The second technique reduces leakage by applying the optimal Reverse Body Bias (RBB) voltage. This book also shows readers how to turn the leakage problem into an opportunity, through the use of sub-threshold logic.
Spine surgery has come to the age into the new millennium. This is an efficient technical guide designed, easy to use, concise, and accurate how-to reference for spine surgeons and residents in training who wish to attack a broad range of challenges in techniques of spine surgery. The world's foremost spine surgeons from USA, UK, Europe and Asia describe their preferred techniques in step-by-step approach, explaining the indications and contraindications, identifying pitfalls and potential complications. Improvement in technology and innovation has given spine surgery a new vision as well as a practical proposition. The book has been written in an atlas format and this one of a kind book offers a comprehensive coverage of all practical aspects of operative spine surgery. Covering the conventional as well as modern minimally invasive techniques to address various spine pathologies, all masters in the field present a clear layout, more than 400 high quality excellent illustrations and masterly tips and pearls to make a difficult spine surgery possible even for an average spine surgeon. The detailed operative steps plus all the images make the book a handy companion for all, involved in operative spine care.
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After much persuasion, Princess Roopali, 'the beautiful one', agrees to have a swayamvara. This is an ancient Indian ceremony in which an unmarried girl who has come of age chooses a husband from among several suitors. According to the tradition, at the end of the ceremony, the princess is required to place a marigold garland around the neck of the prince she has decided to marry. She is happy to meet with all the princes who will attend the ceremony, and are keen to be chosen by her. She explains to her parents, the king and queen that she does not, however, wish to meet anyone with a beard. Over the past few years there have been a string of armed robberies by a gang of tough-looking bearded thugs. The princess has come to dislike beards. Her father, the king, explains to her that it would be discourteous for them not to extend an invitation to any eligible prince, but he would be surprised if any of them still sported a beard. Will Princess Roopali find the prince of her dreams? A delightful tale set in Ancient India the story provides a window into an exotic culture and will appeal to children from all age groups - particularly those from the ages of five to one hundred.
This monograph is motivated by the challenges faced in designing reliable VLSI systems in modern VLSI processes. The reliable operation of integrated circuits (ICs) has become increasingly dif?cult to achieve in the deep submicron (DSM) era. With continuouslydecreasing device feature sizes, combinedwith lower supply voltages and higher operating frequencies, the noise immunity of VLSI circuits is decreasing alarmingly. Thus, VLSI circuits are becoming more vulnerable to noise effects such as crosstalk, power supply variations, and radiation-inducedsoft errors. Among these noise sources, soft errors(or error caused by radiation particle strikes) have become an increasingly troublesome issue for memory arrays as well as c- binational logic circuits. Also, in the DSM era, process variations are increasing at a signi?cant rate, making it more dif?cult to design reliable VLSI circuits. Hence, it is important to ef?ciently design robust VLSI circuits that are resilient to radiation particle strikes and process variations. The work presented in this research mo- graph presents several analysis and design techniques with the goal of realizing VLSI circuits, which are radiation and process variation tolerant.
Power consumption of VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated) circuits has been growing at an alarmingly rapid rate. This increase in power consumption, coupled with the increasing demand for portable/hand-held electronics, has made power consumption a dominant concern in the design of VLSI circuits today. Traditionally, dynamic (switching) power has dominated the total power consumption of an IC. However, due to current scaling trends, leakage power has now become a major component of the total power consumption in VLSI circuits. Leakage power reduction is especially important in portable/hand-held electronics such as cell-phones and PDAs. This book presents two techniques aimed at reducing leakage power in digital VLSI ICs. The first technique reduces leakage through the selective use of high threshold voltage sleep transistors. The second technique reduces leakage by applying the optimal Reverse Body Bias (RBB) voltage. This book also shows readers how to turn the leakage problem into an opportunity, through the use of sub-threshold logic.
Written by two scholars at the forefront of conducting research on the psychology of consumers and mentoring those new to the field, Becoming a Consumer Psychologist provides a guide to what it takes to become a consumer psychologist, and achieve success in this area. Monga and Bagchi lay out the varied experiences that lead one to be a consumer psychologist in academia, marketing, or public policy. The book discusses the academic route in detail, guiding you on how to apply to schools, including for a Ph.D., what courses to take, and what to expect during your educational experience and after. It also discusses other routes that lead to diverse non-academic career paths in which practitioners apply their knowledge about consumer psychology. The authors' guidance is backed by their own experiences as consumer psychology researchers, mentors, and journal Associate Editors; and the insights that the authors have gathered exclusively for this book from 23 other leading academics and practitioners. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to start their career in consumer psychology, and for mentors and advisors who are guiding students about career choices.
In this partnership between so-called equals, which can be compared to a polyandrous marriage, the Supreme Court is the woman and Parliament and the Executive her two husbands, one more loutish that the other, depending on your point of view. In the Nirbhaya case too the gap between theory and law has been highlighted. Following the terrible episode, (and even before) there has been continual and great improvement in the substantive laws for both women as well as children who have been victims of sexual violence. And yet despite their being so much publicity on the case, the author argues that, concretely, although there has been improvement in the laws themselves, we are nowhere near better enforcement or implementation. Even after the institution of a fast track trial, and with the nation’s attention focused on it, the Nirbhaya case still dragged on and it took more than nine months for the trial court to reach a verdict. And, as the author explains there are still potentially further delays waiting at the level of the superior courts, the High Court certainly and the Supreme Court too, quite possibly. As the author goes on to show in this well argued book, a woman who is the victim of a sex related crime ‘courts injustice’ whenever she comes to a court, be she the victim of a rape, an acid attack, of sexual harassment; the mother or father of such a victim or be it even any ordinary person struggling to find justice. Our courts, particularly the Supreme Court is performing the function of a nagging wife. Time and again she pulls up the lazy, good-for-nothing husbands (read ‘failure of governance’). And what does either husband do? He goes for a walk, ignoring the wife’s anguished screams even as they follow him. If she complains too much, he tells himself, he’ll see to it that she doesn’t get the silk sari and other goodies she wants (read ‘promotions’, ‘post retirement assignments’, etc). It is only one of the ways he ensures that she doesn’t step too much out of line. All wives nag, he consoles himself. Nagging here and there is tolerable but she must make sure that he gets his meals on time (read ‘doesn’t bar him from contesting elections even if there are a dozen or more criminal cases pending against him’). Meanwhile the overzealous wife doesn’t realize that while she rails and rants against the erring ways of her husband, the dishes are piling up in the kitchen. And the maid has gone away for six months and the dishes, they are piling up (read, the arrears are accumulating)! The time has come. It cannot continue to remain ‘business as usual’. There will be justice for Nirbhaya. Our ‘brave heart’ will also bring justice and relief to all her sisters. And possibly, even to the rest of us.
Doody Rating : 3 stars : Editor has put together well-known international Orthopaedic surgeons across the globe for writing down their experience in Hip Arthroplasty. There is extensive bibliography after each chapter which serve as reference material for further research. This book is from the series of Mastering Orthopedic Techniques. This is a comprehensive text for surgeons doing total hip replacement with step-by-step colored illustrations. Detailed descriptions for every possible surgical approach for total hip replacement. Topic covered in the chapters include cover cementation on both.
This book is a platform for anyone who wishes to explore Artificial Intelligence in the field of agriculture from scratch or broaden their understanding and its uses. This book offers a practical, hands-on exploration of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, deep Learning, computer vision and Expert system with proper examples to understand. This book also covers the basics of python with example so that any anyone can easily understand and utilize artificial intelligence in agriculture field. This book is divided into two parts wherein first part talks about the artificial intelligence and its impact in the agriculture with all its branches and their basics. The second part of the book is purely implementation of algorithms and use of different libraries of machine learning, deep learning and computer vision to build useful and sightful projects in real time which can be very useful for you to have better understanding of artificial intelligence. After reading this book, the reader will an understanding of what Artificial Intelligence is, where it is applicable, and what are its different branches, which can be useful in different scenarios. The reader will be familiar with the standard workflow for approaching and solving machine-learning problems, and how to address commonly encountered issues. The reader will be able to use Artificial Intelligence to tackle real-world problems ranging from crop health prediction to field surveillance analytics, classification to recognition of species of plants etc. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.
1. Assessment of Critically Ill Patients 2. Airway Management in ICU 3. Hemodynamic Monitoring in ICU 4. Fluid Balance in Critically Ill Patients 5. Vasopressors and Inotropes 6. Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 7. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Paradigm Shift 8. Therapeutic Hypothermia 9. Management of Organ Donor 10. Scoring Systems in ICU 11. Guidelines for ICU Planning and Designing in India 12. Guidelines and Protocols in ICU 13. Clinical Audit and Handoff in ICU 14. Critical Care Nursing in India Section 2: Cardiac Care 15. Acute Coronary Syndrome 16. Heart Failure 17. Cardiac Arrhythmias in ICU 18. Hypertensive Emergency 19. Pacing in the ICU Setting 20. Pulmonary Embolism 21. Intensive Care Unit Management of Patients with Right Heart Failure Section 3: Respiratory Care 22. Community Acquired Pneumonia 23. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 24. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Section 4: Liver and Digestive System 25. Acute Liver Failure 26. Acute Pancreatitis 27. Hepatorenal and Hepatopulmonary Syndromes 28. Anesthesia for Liver Transplantation 29. Critical Care Aspects in Adult Liver Transplantation Section 5: Renal Care 30. Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury 31. Renal Replacement Therapy 32. Critical Care Management of Renal Transplant Recipients 33. Acid-Base Disorders in Critical Care 34. Disorders of Potassium 35. Sodium Disorders 36. Disorders of Calcium and Magnesium Section 6: Neurological Care 37. Management of Critically Ill Trauma Patients 38. Management of Spinal Injury 39. Neurocritical Care Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 40. Intensive Care Management of Postoperative Neurosurgical Patients Section 7: Obstetric Critical Care 41. Physiology of Pregnancy 42. Respiratory Disorders During Pregnancy 43. Liver Disease Complicating Pregnancy 44. Peripartum and Postpartum Intensive Care in Pregnancy Section 8: Pediatric Critical Care 45. Recognition and Assessment of Critically Ill Child 46. Pediatric Septic Shock 47. Status Epilepticus 48. Raised Intracranial Pressure in Children with an Acute Brain Injury: Monitoring and Management Section 9: Infections 49. Extended Spectrum Beta Lactam Producing Infections in Intensive Care Unit 50. Infections in Immunocompromised Patients in ICU 51. Invasive Fungal Infections in Critically Ill Patients 52. Febrile Neutropenia 53. Fever in the ICU 54. Cytomegalovirus Infection in Critically Ill Patients 55. Tropical Infections in ICU 56. Tropical Fever--Management Guidelines ISCCM Tropical Fever Group Section 10: Ethics and End-of-Life Care Issues 57. Bioethical Considerations 58. End-of-Life Care Practices in the World Section 11: Miscellaneous 59. Burns, Inhalation and Electrical Injury 60. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 61. Oncological Emergencies 62. Post-cardiac Arrest Syndrome 63. Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome 64. Nutrition in a Critically Ill Patients 65. Approach to an Unknown Poisoning 66. Specific Intoxications 67. Fatal Envenomations 68. Care of Obese Patient in ICU 69. Imaging in Intensive Care Unit Section 12: Mechanical Ventilation 70. Respiratory Mechanics: Basics 71. Principles of Mechanical Ventilation 72. Basic Modes of Ventilation 73. Ventilator Graphics 74. Newer Modes of Ventilation 75. Weaning/Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation 76. Non-Invasive Ventilation 77. Ventilation Strategy in Obstructive Airway Disease
This book is a definitive guide to the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). Drawn from an in-depth study of over 1,00,000 orders from the Central Information Commission and landmark court judgments, this book categorises a wide array of case laws topic-wise, allowing readers to swiftly pinpoint the relevant case law for their RTI application or appeal. Additionally, it provides a section-wise breakdown for ease of reference. This book is tailored to guide government officials responsible for the RTI Act's implementation, including the PIO, deemed PIO, FAA, and nodal officer. It is also equally invaluable for lawyers, information commissioners, and curious citizens eager to familiarise themselves with authoritative case laws on the Act. The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition, authored by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Verma & Dr. Anuradha Verma, with the following noteworthy features: • [Real-life Cases] to gain a deeper understanding of the RTI Act's intricacies • [Guidelines for PIOs and FAAs] to efficiently address issues and avoid potential penalties or compensations • [Evolving Role of the RTI Act and Strategies] to counteract its misuse • [Latest Amendments and Diverse Interpretations] of the RTI Act for a lucid perspective • Comprehensive and detailed information The structure of the book is as follows: The book provides a comprehensive overview of the RTI Act, beginning with its background, objectives, primary provisions, and significance of the Preamble. It delves into various pertinent topics, including: • Interpretation of terms and concepts in the RTI Act • Definitions of 'Information' and 'Public Authority' from which one can procure details • The pathway of an RTI application, response timelines, fee structures, and regulations related to third-party information • Obligatory proactive disclosure criteria, its methods, and third-party audit compliance • Duties of the PIO, deemed PIO, and FAA • Exceptions under sections 8 and 9 for denying information access and their application • Management of records, especially regarding information over two decades old • Entities outside the RTI Act's scope and scenarios where they must disclose information • Mechanisms for the first and second appeal processes • Various case laws related to grievances addressed to the Information Commission, be it for penalty imposition or compensation claims • Chapters dedicated to recurring topics like APAR, exams, service matters, vigilance and medical cases, banks, financial institutions, Income Tax, etc., where multiple Act sections come into play • The conclusion emphasises the growing role of the RTI Act in fostering transparency and accountability. It also addresses instances of the Act's misuse The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Introduction • Which Organisations Are Covered? • Designation of Officers – PIO, APIO, FAA • Pro-active Disclosures • Who Can File an Application? • What Can be Sought under the RTI Act? • Has the Application Been Filed Properly? • Is the Payment of Fee as per Law? • Has the 'Life or Liberty' been Claimed? • Accessing Information from the Records • Role of the PIO/APIO/Deemed PIO • Dealing with an Application • Disposal of First Appeal • Third-Party Information • Application Seeking Voluminous Information • Overriding Powers under the Act • Organisations Beyond the Purview of the Act • Considerations for Passing an Order • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(a) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(b) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(c) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(d) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(e) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(f) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(g) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(h) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(i) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(j) • Public Interest • Information Older than 20 Years • Infringement of Copyright • Working of the Information Commission • Filing of Appeal and Complaint • Penalty under the Act • Claim for Compensation • Recommendations by the CIC • Medical Cases • Examination • Banks and other Financial Institutions • Income Tax • Service Matters • ACR/APAR • Vigilance Cases • Expanding Scope of the Act • Conduct of an Applicant • Misuse of the Act
This book emphasizes the scientific origin of deformation and damage of FRP composites under various environmental effects and analyses present understanding on degradation mechanisms, role of interfaces and addition of nanofillers Discusses micro-characterization of composites and interfaces, also includes micro-mechanisms and microscopic evidences to establish the structure-property correlation Elucidates advantages and limitations of FRP composites in supercritical applications
Intra-articular fractures occur on the surface of a bone that meets a joint with another bone. They are more serious than fractures that do not involve a joint space because they are associated with much greater incidence of long-term complications (MediVisuals Inc). Part of the Mastering Orthopedic Techniques series, this comprehensive manual is a complete guide to the surgical management of intra-articular fractures. Beginning with an introduction providing an overview of articular fractures, the following chapters provide a ‘how to’ style commentary, joint by joint and by fracture type. Each chapter provides an understanding of different injuries, practical classifications, challenges in diagnosis and the reasons why one surgical option may be more appropriate than another for a particular fracture type. Each surgical option is described in detail with drawings, clinical photos, surgical techniques, equipment needed, tricks and techniques for reduction and fixation, and an overview of postoperative management, complications and results. Key points Comprehensive guide to surgical management of intra-articular fractures Provides ‘how to’ style commentary by joint and fracture type Includes nearly 1200 full colour drawings and clinical photos Written by an internationally recognised editor and author team from Europe, the US and Asia
Micro and Nanophased Polymeric Composites: Durability Assessment in Engineering Applications provides a comprehensive review of in-service environmental damage and degradation studies of FRP composites in a broad range of different applications. End-users such as academic and industrial researchers and materials scientists and engineers working in the design, analysis, and manufacture of composite material systems will be able to identify the possible superior advantages and limitations of FRP composites in various applications. Particular emphasis is given on the identification of various failure micro-mechanisms leading to unprecedented failure in different harsh and hostile environments. Divided into two distinct parts, the first section focuses on fundamentals, with key chapters on the main constituents of FRP composites, mechanical properties, characterization techniques, and processing and fabrication techniques. Part two focuses on polymer composites under different in-service applications, including the marine and space environment, chemical and corrosive environments, high and low temperature environments, and other critical environments. Covers various micro-mechanisms of failure under different environmental conditions, including moisture diffusion kinetics and the effects of aging parameters on microstructures Discusses the impact of different nanoscale reinforcements on the environmental durability of conventional FRP composites Presents a comprehensive approach with widespread applications such as low earth orbit space environments and different corrosive environments
Discusses the potential of radiation countermeasure agents and radiosensitizers of herbal origin, and their multifaceted mode of action, particularly in nuclear operations, rescue operations, deep space missions, and application during radiotherapy. This book is suitable for readers in radiation biology, radiation oncology, and military medicine.
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