Download or read book Ratha s Challenge written by Clare Bell and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Named believe that they are the only cats who can think and speak, so they are shocked and intrigued to discover a mammoth-hunting tribe of cats who also speak. The other tribe, united in a kind of group mind, is so different that understanding them appears impossible, and conflict threatens. Should Ratha increase her efforts to talk to these strange cats, or should she destroy them with the Red Tongue so the Named can take their mammoths? Ratha's daughter Thistle-chaser, has strange gifts that could lead to a solution, but she can't do it alone. Mother and daughter must challenge the darkness of their shared past before they can work together.

Download or read book Ratha s Creature written by Clare Bell and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One brave feline, exiled from her clan, must fight to survive in this PEN Award–winning author’s epic fantasy adventure about a tribe of prehistoric cats. Twenty-five million years in the past, a clan of sentient, prehistoric big cats called “the Named” have their own language, traditions, and law. Led by Meoran, the Named herd horses and deer for food. They keep order and peace, fending off predatory raiders—the UnNamed—from all sides. But, the battle has taken its toll, and the Named are skirting the edge of survival. Much to the displeasure of Meoran, a young female named Ratha discovers a powerful defense against the UnNamed. She calls it “the Red Tongue,” and it is a creature of incredible power. Red Tongue is fire, a force of both life and destruction that must be at once nurtured and tamed. Sensing that Ratha’s mastery of fire threatens his power, Meoran banishes her from the clan. As she travels out amongst the savage UnNamed, Ratha learns about both them and herself. But, her tribe needs her. Can she return? Will the Named survive constant attacks without the Red Tongue? Will the power of the Red Tongue change the clan forever? Acclaimed author Clare Bell crafts a serious coming-of-age story filled with adventure, triumph, and heartbreak. Perfect for readers of Jean M. Auel’s The Clan of the Cave Bear, Ratha’s Creature will have readers hooked and clamoring for more stories of these big, noble cats.

Download or read book Ratha s Challenge written by Clare Bell and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the PEN Award–winning author: The Named series continues as the prehistoric tribe of sentient cats confronts a rival tribe of feline hunters. Twenty-five million years in the past, a clan of sentient, prehistoric big cats called “the Named” have their own language, traditions, and law. Ratha, a female Named, has brought fire to the clan and serves as their leader. In RATHA'S CHALLENGE, Ratha faces a separate clan of hunter cats, entranced by the telepathic song of their leader, True-of-voice. When that clan's future becomes entwined with that of the Named, Ratha faces the difficult task of deciding everyone's fate. Her daughter, Thistle-Chaser, is her only hope for guidance in making the right decision, but Thistle-Chaser is plagued by nightmares of the "Dreambiter," a distant half-memory that threatens to tear apart her mind. Author Clare Bell crafts a serious adventure and coming-of-age story, filled with triumph and heartbreak. RATHA’S CHALLENGE, the Fourth Book of the Named in the series, finds Ratha struggling to gain the maturity needed to be both a leader and a mother. This story of large, noble cats is a larger story, indeed.

Download or read book Ratha and Thistle Chaser written by Clare Bell and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prehistoric clan of wild cats must face its past when they find another cat capable of speech in this “intriguing, well written fantasy/adventure” (Kirkus Reviews). A drought has forced the Named—a clan of sentient, prehistoric big cats—to seek temporary relief near the coast. Much to their surprise, they find a young, clever cat named Newt, whose own clouded history is intertwined with the Named and their leader, Ratha. Rejected by the Un-Named, carrying emotional and physical scars from a childhood incident she can’t remember, Newt suffers from nightmares of a huge monster she calls the Dreambiter. Newt discovers some small solace with the gentle sea creatures of her ocean beach, but she soon finds herself clashing with Ratha over their protection. In many ways, these two large cats are alike. Perhaps in ways too painful to remember… With RATHA AND THISTLE-CHASER, the third book of the Named series, author Clare Bell explores complex ideas of family and adversity while still providing the thrilling plots and captivating adventure her readers have come to love.

Download or read book Advances in Biometrics written by N. K. Ratha and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-06 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent advances in biometrics include new developments in sensors, modalities and algorithms. As new sensors are designed, newer challenges emerge in the algorithms for accurate recognition. Written for researchers, advanced students and practitioners to use as a handbook, this volume captures the very latest state-of-the-art research contributions from leading international researchers. It offers coverage of the entire gamut of topics in the field, including sensors, data acquisition, pattern-matching algorithms, and issues that impact at the system level, such as standards, security, networks, and databases

Download or read book Immigration Policies and the Global Competition for Talent written by Lucie Cerna and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the variation in high-skilled immigration policies in OECD countries. These countries face economic and social pressures from slowing productivity, ageing populations and pressing labour shortages. To address these inter-related challenges, the potential of the global labour market needs to be harnessed. Countries need to intensify their efforts to attract talented people – the best and the brightest. While some are excelling in this new marketplace, others lag behind. The book explores the reasons for this, analysing the interplay between interests and institutions. It considers the key role of coalitions between labour (both high- and low-skilled) and capital. Central to the analysis is a newly constructed index of openness to high-skilled immigrants, supplemented by detailed case studies of France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. The book contributes to the literature on immigration, political economy and public policy, and appeals to academic and policy audiences.

Download or read book Ratha s Challenge written by Clare Bell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Ratha struggles to reconcile with Thistle-chaser, the daughter she once tried to kill, the Named are locked in another struggle when they confront a strange clan of hunter cats who are driven by and completely dependent on the telepathic song of their leader, True-of-voice. When an accident leaves True-of-voice on the brink of death, Ratha must choose whether to destroy or to save the hunters. It is her daughter who has the knowledge to show Ratha the way . . . if only she can listen.

Download or read book Globalisation Migration and Health written by Andre M N Renzaho and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As globalisation gains momentum, international migration continues to divide opinion and polarise policy makers, politicians, and advocates. This polarisation has been reflected in research and publications, with pro-globalisation being pitched against anti-globalisation on the one hand, and an explosion of research on migration on the other. This book examines the interaction between the two and their impact on health for the first time, highlighting the myths and realities from an international, multi-disciplinary perspective. The book starts with an examination of the complex and multifaceted aspects of the globalisation phenomenon and its impact on population displacement and health, and concludes with a regional level analysis supported by country-specific examples. By highlighting common issues and differences across the globe, this book shows policy makers, political leaders, and international committees on migration the specificities of global migration and good practice across the world. Particular attention is paid to practical policy responses and governance as well as legal frameworks to manage the dynamics of migration, engage international institutions, and to maximise the benefits that internal and international migration bring. Contents:Globalisation, Migration and Health: An Introduction (André M N Renzaho)Forced and Voluntary Migration: Patterns of Internal and International Migration, Burden of Diseases and Policy Response:Forced Internal Displacement: Pattern, Health Impacts and Policy Response (André M N Renzaho)The Social and Health Dimensions of Refugees and Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (Joseph Kamara and André M N Renzaho)Health, Social, and Economic Impact of Voluntary Migration (André M N Renzaho)Case Studies — Asylum Seekers, Healthy Migrant Effect, and Access and Utilisation of Health Services:Invisible and Suffering: Prolonged and Systematic Detention of Asylum Seekers Living in Substandard Conditions in Greece (Sheila Cyril and André M N Renzaho)The Health Status, Service Needs and Barriers to Accessing Care for Detention and Community-Based Asylum Seekers in Australia (Emily Hadgkiss and André M N Renzaho)Women, Children and Men Trapped in Unsafe Corridors (Kevin Pottie, Chuck Hui and Fabien Schneider)Migration and Health Effects in the Netherlands (Paul Herfs and Olta Gishti)Health Equity: Evidence-Based Guidelines, E-Learning and Physician Advocacy for Migrant Populations in Canada (Kevin Pottie and Doug Gruner)Hispanic Immigration and the Epidemiological Paradox (Mary Lou de Leon Siantz)Migration and the Healthy Migrant Effect in Australia: Current Knowledge, Gaps, and Opportunity for Future Research (André M N Renzaho)The Social Dimensions of Internal Migration and Health in China (André M N Renzaho)Migration Challenges and Health Policy in South Korea (André M N Renzaho)Migrant Health in the Workplace: A Multi-Country Comparison (Lata Satyen, John W Toumbourou, David Mellor, Ilmiye Secer and Matin Ghayour-Minaie)The Morbid Effect Associated with Racism Experienced by Immigrants: Findings from Australia (Kevin Dunn, Yin Paradies, Rosalie Atie and Naomi Priest)Conclusion:Globalisation and Migration: Reflections, Policy Directions and Conclusion (André M N Renzaho) Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in humanitarian and development studies, public health experts and practitioners, policy makers, and political leaders. Key Features:Examines the dynamics of migration and their impact on health from a global perspectiveStudies the impact globalisation has on population displacementCountry-specific case studies are analysed in this bookKeywords:Globalisation;Migration and Health;Forced Migration;Voluntary Migration;Hukou;China

Download or read book Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Business and Economy Lessons from Covid 19 Pandemic written by Dr.Sujit Deb and published by Shashwat Publication. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economy is effected by covid19. Lesson and way forward

Download or read book Development Centre Studies Tackling the Policy Challenges of Migration Regulation Integration Development written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to the current debate on migration policy, focusing on three main elements in the standard migration policy dialogue: the regulation of flows, the integration of immigrants and the impact of labour mobility on development.

Download or read book COVID 19 Epidemiologic trends public health challenges and evidence based control interventions written by Roger Nlandu Ngatu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Recent Challenges in Intelligent Information and Database Systems written by Tzung-Pei Hong and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems, ACIIDS 2021, held in Phuket, Thailand, in April 2021. The total of 35 full papers accepted for publication in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 291 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: ​​data mining and machine learning methods; advanced data mining techniques and applications; intelligent and contextual systems; natural language processing; network systems and applications; computational imaging and vision; decision support and control systems; data modelling and processing for Industry 4.0.

Download or read book Economic and Financial Challenges for Eastern Europe written by Nicos Sykianakis and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this proceedings volume were presented at the 9th international conference “The Economies of the Balkan and Eastern European Countries in the Changing World” (EBEEC) held in Athens, Greece, in April 2017. They include the scientific results of research on current issues relevant for the wider area of Eastern Europe. Authors from 30 different countries develop new ideas, covering topics such as international economies, European integration, the economic crisis, macroeconomics, banking, stock markets, education, energy, innovation, and marketing. The contributions also examine the role of the economies of the Balkan and Eastern European countries in a pan-European context.

Download or read book Privacy and Data Protection Challenges in the Distributed Era written by Eugenia Politou and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the conflicts arising from the implementation of privacy principles enshrined in the GDPR, and most particularly of the ``Right to be Forgotten'', on a wide range of contemporary organizational processes, business practices, and emerging computing platforms and decentralized technologies. Among others, we study two ground-breaking innovations of our distributed era: the ubiquitous mobile computing and the decentralized p2p networks such as the blockchain and the IPFS, and we explore their risks to privacy in relation to the principles stipulated by the GDPR. In that context, we identify major inconsistencies between these state-of-the-art technologies with the GDPR and we propose efficient solutions to mitigate their conflicts while safeguarding the privacy and data protection rights. Last but not least, we analyse the security and privacy challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic during which digital technologies are extensively utilized to surveil people’s lives.

Download or read book Meeting Security Challenges Through Data Analytics and Decision Support written by E. Shahbazian and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2016-11-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sheer quantity of widely diverse data which now results from multiple sources presents a problem for decision-makers and analysts, who are finding it impossible to cope with the ever-increasing flow of material. This has potentially serious consequences for the quality of decisions and operational processes in areas such as counterterrorism and security. This book presents the papers delivered at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) 'Meeting Security Challenges through Data Analytics and Decision Support’, held in Aghveran, Armenia, in June 2015. The aim of the conference was to promote and enhance cooperation and dialogue between NATO and Partner countries on the subject of effective decision support for security applications. The attendance of many leading scientists from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines provided the opportunity to improve mutual understanding, as well as cognizance of the specific requirements and issues of Cyber Physical Social Systems (CPPS) and the technical advances pertinent to all collaborative human-centric information support systems in a variety of applications. The book is divided into 3 sections: counter terrorism: methodology and applications; maritime and border security; and cyber security, and will be of interest to all those involved in decision-making processes based on the analysis of big data.

Download or read book Enhancing Information Security and Privacy by Combining Biometrics with Cryptography written by Sanjay Kanade and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with "crypto-biometrics", a relatively new and multi-disciplinary area of research (started in 1998). Combining biometrics and cryptography provides multiple advantages, such as, revocability, template diversity, better verification accuracy, and generation of cryptographically usable keys that are strongly linked to the user identity. In this text, a thorough review of the subject is provided and then some of the main categories are illustrated with recently proposed systems by the authors. Beginning with the basics, this text deals with various aspects of crypto-biometrics, including review, cancelable biometrics, cryptographic key generation from biometrics, and crypto-biometric key sharing protocols. Because of the thorough treatment of the topic, this text will be highly beneficial to researchers and industry professionals in information security and privacy. Table of Contents: Introduction / Cancelable Biometric System / Cryptographic Key Regeneration Using Biometrics / Biometrics-Based Secure Authentication Protocols / Concluding Remarks

Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Immigration and Refugee Studies written by Anna Triandafyllidou and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Immigration and Refugee Studies offers a comprehensive study of the multi-disciplinary field of international migration and asylum studies. The new edition incorporates numerous new chapters on issues including return migration, the relationship between urbanisation and migration, the role of advanced digital technologies in migration governance, decision making and human agency, and the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global migration. Utilising contemporary information and analysis, this innovative Handbook provides an in-depth examination of the major analytical questions pertaining to migration and asylum, whilst discussing key areas such as work, welfare, families, citizenship, the relationship between migration and development, asylum and irregular migration. With a comprehensive collection of essays written by leading contributors from different world regions and covering a broad range of disciplines including sociology, geography, legal studies, political science, and economics, the Handbook is a truly multidisciplinary reader. Organised into thematic and geographical chapters, the Routledge Handbook of Immigration and Refugee Studies provides a concise overview on the different topics and world regions, as well as useful guidance for both the starting and the more experienced reader. The Handbook’s expansive content and illustrative style will appeal to both students and professionals studying in the field of migration and international organisations.