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This book contributes to the emerging literature on financial technology by discussing some of the innovative applications of blockchain in Islamic financial institutions. In addition, the book sheds light on the main opportunities and challenges facing application of Blockchain Technology in the Islamic financial industry and highlight the way forward to address these issues. Relying on the previous literature and analysis; this book confirms the...
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The SolidWorks Flow Simulation 2020 Black Book is the 3rd edition of our series on SolidWorks Flow Simulation. The book is targeted for beginners of SolidWorks Flow Simulation. This book covers the basic equations and terms of Fluid Dynamics theory. The book covers all the major tools of Flow Simulation modules like Fluid Flow, Thermal Fluid Flow, and Electronic Cooling modules. A chapter on basic concepts of CFD has been added in this edition. This...
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Delve into the transformative potential of hyperaccumulator plants in "Best Hyperaccumulator Plant from Nature To Clean & Neutralize Radioactive Nuclear Waste." This elegant exploration unveils nature's ingenious method of neutralizing radioactive contaminants through phytoremediation. With eloquent prose and compelling examples, readers witness the extraordinary ability of certain plants to cleanse and neutralize nuclear waste. From their natural...
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Unlock the World of iOS with Your Web Application!Have you ever wished to make your web application accessible to millions of iOS users? Are you a web developer who's been daunted by the myriad of technologies involved in mobile app development? This book, "How to Deploy Any Web Application to the Apple App Store", is your golden ticket to entering the realm of mobile applications without straying from the comfort of your web development skills.Contrary...
2806) Hoover Dam
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This book describes the features, construction, and history of Hoover Dam. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades...
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How To Be An Agile Business Analyst is about applying your business analysis skills in an agile manner. You'll still see the term agile business analyst, but the agile here describes how you approach business analysis. This book helps business analysts be an effective member of a team working in an agile fashion. It explains how to add value to your team and how to apply your business analysis skills. It will help you understand how you can use your...
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Welcome to the world of plumbing design for buildings and homes! This guide aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and considerations for navigating this crucial aspect of construction. Whether you're a homeowner planning renovations, a budding architect, or simply curious about the intricate network of pipes beneath your feet, this resource will provide valuable insights. Within these pages, we'll delve into the various factors influencing...
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"The Techie's Riddles: IT-Inspired Poems for Curious Minds," the first book in the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series, is a unique blend of poetry and technology, offering a captivating journey through the world of information technology.Each riddle poem is designed to challenge and delight tech enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike. From algorithms to AI, and data privacy to digital transformation, this book explores a wide...
2810) The Barcode
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“The Barcode” tells the real story of the team at IBM that developed the technology we use today, why it was selected in layman's terms, and in the appendix, why it is superior for the technical community.
In its contribution to both global economic prosperity and the quality of daily life few... technologies... equal the barcode. But who knows the history of the barcode? No one is better suited to tell the story than Paul McEnroe. In so many...
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Droving was once the lifeblood of Scotland's rural economy, and for centuries Scotland's glens and mountain passes were alive with thousands of cattle making their way to the market trysts of Crieff and Falkirk. With the Industrial Revolution, ships, railways, and eventually lorries took over the drovers' trade, and by the early twentieth century, the age-old droving tradition was all but dead. Except, however, in the Western Isles, where droving...
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When the tech platforms promised a future of "connection," they were lying. They said their "walled gardens" would keep us safe, but those were prison walls.
The platforms locked us into their systems and made us easy pickings, ripe for extraction. Twitter, Facebook and other Big Tech platforms hard to leave by design. They hold hostage the people we love, the communities that matter to us, the audiences, and customers we rely on. The impossibility...
2813) Beer's Ancient Cradle: From Mesopotamia: Exploring the Origins and Rituals of Humanity's Favorite
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Discover the frothy, flavorful journey of humanity's favorite brew in "Beer's Ancient Cradle: From Mesopotamia to Monasteries." This intoxicating odyssey through time and culture will leave you thirsting for more, as you delve into the tantalizing tale of beer's epic voyage from its humble origins to its revered status today.In the intoxicating pages of this book, you'll unearth the secrets of beer's birthplace, Mesopotamia, where ancient Sumerians...
2814) Golden Gate Bridge
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This book describes the features, construction, and history of the Golden Gate Bridge. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels...
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"Inside information on a wondrously droll, highly classified yarn from WWII . . . A well-told, stranger-than-fiction tale that could make a terrific movie." -Kirkus Reviews
The plan: attach small incendiary bombs to millions of bats and release them over Japan's major cities. As the bats went to roost, a million fires would flare up in remote crannies of the wood and paper buildings common throughout Japan. When their cities were reduced to ashes,...
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Behind the bitter rivalry between Apple and Google-and how it's reshaping the way we think about technology
The rise of smartphones and tablets has altered the industry of making computers. At the center of this change are Apple and Google, two companies whose philosophies, leaders, and commercial acumen have steamrolled the competition. In the age of Android and the iPad, these corporations are locked in a feud that will play out not just in the...
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"How you define failure will decide how you maintain your Assets". The Comprehensive Asset Management approach to the management of physical assets has been accepted as the way to improve asset performance and therefore, profitability. Whether you are new to wind farm management, eager to make an impact or a seasoned Asset Manager grappling with effectiveness, this book on "Asset Management Excellence" is your practical guide to extending the Economic...
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The world is overheated. Too full and too fast; uneven and unequal. It is the age of the Anthropocene, of humanity's indelible mark upon the planet. In short, it is globalisation - but not as we know it.
In this groundbreaking book, Thomas Hylland Eriksen breathes new life into the discussion around global modernity, bringing an anthropologist's approach to bear on the three interrelated crises of environment, economy and identity. He argues...
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Keenie Meenie Services - the most powerful mercenary company you've never heard of - was involved in war crimes around the world from Sri Lanka to Nicaragua for which its shadowy directors have never been held accountable.
Like its mysterious name, Keenie Meenie Services escaped definition and to this day has evaded sanctions. Now explosive new evidence - only recently declassified - exposes the extent of these war crimes, and the British government's...
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Imagine what having more advocates could do for environmental organization: more engaged volunteers, more political wins for conservation, more financial support, and more enthusiastic collaborations. The U.S. is fortunate to have people from many different cultures and ethnicities, yet so many of these good folks have not been invited to full participation in the green movement.
Fool Willing is a playful, practical guide for welcoming and including...
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