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  • At the Edge of Mysteries

    The Discovery of the Immune System

    by Shantha Perera ...
    THE JOURNEY OF THE PIONEERS OF IMMUNOLOGY FROM SMALLPOX TO COVID-19In December 2019 a new virus emerged, one that caused a global pandemic. Millions were infected. In the recesses of their fragile bodies a battle raged: between the immune system and the virus. But what is the immune system? What are its components? How do they work?One way to understand this system, arguably the most complicated ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • At the Edge of Mysteries

    The Discovery of the Immune System

    by Shantha Perera ...
    THE JOURNEY OF THE PIONEERS OF IMMUNOLOGY FROM SMALLPOX TO COVID-19In December 2019 a new virus emerged, one that caused a global pandemic. Millions were infected. In the recesses of their fragile bodies a battle raged: between the immune system and the virus. But what is the immune system? What are its components? How do they work?One way to understand this system, arguably the most complicated ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sleep Medicine

    by Darren R Mansfield, Nick Antic, Shantha Rajaratnam, Matthew Naughton ...
    Sleep is an activity that is exhibited by virtually all animal species, but our understanding of its true function remains unclear. What is better understood are the effects on a range of human and animal biological systems when sleep is degraded or curtailed. These effects are observed in the form of sleep loss and sleep disorders.This textbook describes the basic physiology of sleep and the ... Read more

    $69.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Corporate Governance and Sustainable Value Creation Models

    Lessons from Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Botswana, and Sri Lanka

    by Shantha Indrajith Hikkaduwa Liyanage ...
    Series series Business and Management (R0)
    The contemporary issue of the Anglo-American corporate vale model is short-termism. That is, the model operates in the interest of shareholders overlooking or at a cost of non-shareholder stakeholders’ interests including society and environment. The eye opening evidence is the 2008-09 global financial crisis. In these circumstances, this book examines how three Anglo-American corporate governance ... Read more

    $161.99 USD

  • Thinking about Water in Uncertain Times

    State, People and Conflicts

    by Sailen Routray, N. Shantha Mohan ...
    This book is a collection of six essays by the authors on conflicts around water. It draws on their work and experiences with the Water Programme at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, India. Among other topics, the essays in this book also discuss interstate transboundary water sharing and conflict resolution, the formation of zonal water partnerships (ZWPs), and the ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence

    The Industry Use Cases

    Edited by Pethuru Raj, B. Sundaravadivazhagan, Mariya Ouaissa, V. Kavitha, K. Shantha Kumari ...
    This book explores the essential role of quantum computing and artificial intelligence in advancing healthcare. This comprehensive guide explores the practical applications and real-world use cases, exploring their transformative potential across various sectors. It covers nanodiagnostic tools known for accuracy, along with advanced imaging techniques. Through real-world examples, it offers ... Read more

    $206.00 USD

  • Applying Metaverse Technologies to Human-Computer Interaction for Healthcare

    Edited by B. Sundaravadivazhagan, Balasubramaniam S, Pethuru Raj, K. Shantha Kumari ...
    The concept of the metaverse signifies the forthcoming stage of development of the Internet, wherein it will facilitate the creation of virtual worlds that are enduring, decentralized, and capable of providing immersive experiences in real time. The metaverse has vast potential for utilization in the domains of life sciences and healthcare, hence motivating investigations in contemporary trends, ... Read more

    $244.99 USD

  • The Biology of Disease

    Edited by Paul G. Murray, Simon J. Dunmore, Shantha Perera ...
    All-new edition of a classic textbook bridging the gap between human biology and clinical practiceThe Biology of Disease provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of the disease process. Building on the success of previous editions, this all-new Third Edition reflects the unprecedented challenges that the global community now faces in the field, as well as advances in the basic sciences ... Read more

    $96.00 USD

  • Laburnum Lanes

    by Shantha ...
    Bliss is like those tiny, beautiful shells that you’d find on a beach. It is there one minute and then, almost immediately, taken away by the waves. It never appears twice in the same form. This is why the poet feels in her heart that it is best to let nature speak — giving voice to the voiceless, empowering the weak and breaking the silence forced upon it by humans. What we need is harmony — with ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Producing Green Knowledge and Innovation

    A Framework for Greening Universities

    by Shantha Indrajith Hikkaduwa Liyanage ...
    Series series Business and Management (R0)
    The knowledge and innovation meant for knowledge-based economies (KBEs) are branded as green knowledge and innovation/ethical human capital, blended with the natural system as modeled by the Quintuple Helix Model of Innovation. However, due to bureaucratic challenges and myths, conventional universities produce knowledge and innovation in the sense of traditional disciplinary knowledge, which are ... Read more

    $98.99 USD

  • Demystifying AI for the Enterprise

    A Playbook for Business Value and Digital Transformation

    by Prashant Natarajan, Bob Rogers, Edward Dixon, Jonas Christensen, Kirk Borne, Leland Wilkinson, Shantha Mohan ...
    Artificial intelligence (AI) in its various forms –– machine learning, chatbots, robots, agents, etc. –– is increasingly being seen as a core component of enterprise business workflow and information management systems. The current promise and hype around AI are being driven by software vendors, academic research projects, and startups. However, we posit that the greatest promise and potential for ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Leadership Lessons with The Beatles

    Actionable Tips and Tools for Becoming Better at Leading

    by Shantha Mohan ...
    Leadership has gone through many changes in the last couple of decades. We have realized that outstanding leadership is not about being authoritarian and exercising control. It is not only about the intelligence quotient (IQ) but also about emotional intelligence. To be an exceptional leader, you need several essential skills, all of which you can learn. The skills are nuanced with emotional ... Read more

    $51.99 USD