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Engineering Approaches to Mechanical and Robotic Design for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
Ali Faraz; Shahram Payandeh
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2012
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Within the past twenty years, the field of robotics has been finding many areas of applications ranging from space to underwater explo rations. One of these areas which is slowly gaining popularity among the users group is the notion of service robotics. This book is an in vestigation and exploration of engineering principles in the design and development of mechanisms and robotic devices that can be used in the field of surgery. Specifically the results of this book can be used for designing tools for class of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). Generally, Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS), e. g. laparoscopic surgery, is performed by using long surgical tools, that are inserted through small incisions at the ports of entry to the body (e. g. abdominal wall) for reaching the surgical site. The main drawback of current designs of en doscopic tools is that they are not able to extend all the movements and sensory capabilities of the surgeon's hand to the surgical site. By im proving surgical procedures, training, and more practice, it is possible for surgeons to reduce completion time for each task and increase their level of skill. However, even in the best cases the level of performance of a surgeon in Minimally Invasive Surgery is still a fraction of the con ventional surgery. Any dramatically improvement is usually driven by introduction of new tools or systems that in turn bring totally new pro cedures and set of skills.
Intelligent Transport Systems
Syed Faraz Hasan; Nazmul Siddique; Shyam Chakraborty
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2012
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Focusing on the nuts and bolts of wireless network access for computers on board vehicles, this volume shows how in-car computerization now does much more than merely act as a glorified map-reader. Wireless communication is transforming road travel in ways previously undreamt of, allowing vehicles to “talk” to a wider network and monitor road conditions, potential delays and traffic congestion, all automatically. Toll payments can be made without opening the driver’s window on a cold day, while vehicles might themselves take active steps to avoid collisions. It is the connection between on-board computers and wireless access points, ubiquitous in most cities now, that is a key area of research. Moving vehicles transfer their communications to new points as they progress, and this causes delays, known as “handover latency”. In this book, new stochastic models are developed to map the disruption when connecting to 802.11 WLAN points. It details the application of stochastic tools to analyzing communication networks, as well as previous literature on handover latency and relevant mathematical modeling. Finally, it presents a scheme for monitoring traffic congestion using WLAN connectivity. This volume will be a useful addition to the libraries both of wireless communication students and those studying probability theory.
The Soul and the Seed: The Kyrennei Series Book One
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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The facade of freedom is a thinly veiled lie. In present-day America, a power cult can usurp your will and turn you against your friends and family. Once-more than a thousand years ago-there were people who were immune to Addin control of hearts and minds. Legends around the globe still speak of them-slight people with pointed ears, now relegated to fantasy stories. Their true name has been forgotten. They were the Kyrennei. A prophecy says they will one day return, but the Addin vow to exterminate them. The Meikans, the descendants of human allies of the Kyrennei, yet exist, though they live under a tyrannical treaty with the Addin that has bought their survival at the cost of centuries of silence. Now those who have kept faith with the ancient gods for a millennium stand at the cusp of a new era--the time of the Seed. It begins in a large round valley in the mountains of northeastern Oregon. One day Aranka Miko is a small-town student. The next, she's a prisoner, a reviled mutant and not even considered human. At the same time, a young doctor code-named Kenyen fights with a band of international outlaws in a clandestine war with impossible odds. His mission is to infiltrate the Addin labs in Idaho where those who carry the genetic code of the Kyrennei are being studied... and murdered. Kenyen is barely keeping his cover, when Aranka turns up in his lab. She is not like the other young people imprisoned there. For one thing, she can see that he isn't Addin. A careless word from her could destroy the resistance and doom Kenyen's soul. But she could also bring unimagined hope. Can one girl hold "the seed," the first flicker of hope in a millennium? Can she even survive one more day in the labs? Cross urban fantasy with a contemporary dystopia and you get The Soul and the Seed, the opening book of an electrifying new series that you can't put down. The Kyrennei Series is the story of a young woman who doesn't fit the mold, a band of international freedom fighters in the heart of America and half-forgotten legends coming to life. Constant emotional tension and living, breathing characters make this an unforgettable saga. The Soul and the Seed is the first book in The Kyrennei Series. The second book is The Fear and the Solace.
The Fear and the Solace: The Kyrennei Series Book Two
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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What if the forces of hatred could steal your soul? Despair has always dogged the heels of those who defy Addin mind control. Now Aranka Miko, the girl who could shield the resistance against infiltration, has gone down in a rain of bullets. Twenty-two-year-old Cho is the temporary commander of the J. Company compound in Montana when disaster strikes. The scouting team with Aranka was ambushed and the first spark of hope in a thousand years is lost. If the rest are captured, their wills and minds will be usurped by the Addin cult. Then Cho will be on her own in a secret war that cannot be won. Two of her closest friends are already dead and the man she loves is at the epicenter of the peril. Hope is a fragile thing and fear is constant companion. It's the twenty-first century, right now, in America and everything looks just fine on the surface. But a clandestine force controls the highest seats of power and will stop at nothing to stamp out resistance. The ancient Meikan people, like Cho, have lived in terror of the Addin for generations, and those who dared to stand up to its power were shunned as outlaws by their own people. Then a mere girl fulfilled an almost forgotten prophecy and hope briefly flowered in unlikely places. But does a giant even notice the crushing of a single flower? One girl is easy enough to kill. "Modern fantasy done right." -Damian Roache, Goodreads review
The Taken and the Free: The Kyrennei Series Book Three
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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What if the price of freedom is too high? Aranka Miko has been captured by the Addin agent known as Bradley who is obsessed with subduing her will. Because they can t control her, Aranka faces death at the hands of the Addin, which is the real power in today's world. Rick and Jace of J. Company dive into the the intrigues of Addin-controlled political and social elites in a desperate attempt to rescue Aranka. Not only has she become the symbol of the underground resistance against Addin oppression, she is also their friend and the beloved of Rick's brother Kenyen. But what chance do even two hardened fighters have against a power that controls the largest governments, militaries and corporations on earth? Their only attainable goal may be to help her die before Addin leaders give Bradley free rein to torture her. The question is unavoidable. Can the Kyrennei be broken to the will of the Addin? Unlike humans, Aranka can resist the Addin, but at what cost? Much more is at stake than the life of one girl. Yet to Kenyen her life is all that truly matters. And when that is lost, what is left to fight for? The Taken and the Free is the third book in The Kyrennei Series. Book One is The Soul and the Seed. Book Two is The Fear and the Solace.
Shanna and the Raven: An Imbolc Story
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Code of the Outcast: The Kyrennei Series Book Four
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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When a masked gunman barges into a university acoustic-dynamics class and abducts Maya Gardener, she knows she has to fight for her life. But her supposed rescuers may want her dead and the kidnapper insists that the world as Maya knows it is a lie. It's present-day America and society is as dysfunctional as always. Democracy and even the "freedom to shop" is a sham. A powerful elite wields clandestine control over human will to maintain hegemony in every aspect of modern life. It's been that way for a thousand years, but today there are finally a handful of people who might possess the power to resist and to shield others... if they only knew how. Maya isn't a fighter by nature, but the random chance of genetics chose her and now she'll have to learn to help herself and others. She was always an outsider-trapped in the borderlands between races, cultures and families. Now she's hunted through the biting cold of a Wisconsin winter, and the only thing that holds her body and soul together is her love for Kai Linden, the fierce-eyed musician and comp-sci major who claims there is one place she truly belongs. Kai, a twenty-year-old Meikan, is torn by grief after his parents are taken. To safeguard the woman he loves, he must give up not only his innocent younger brother but also his place in Meikan society. Code of the Outcast is the fourth book in The Kyrennei Series. Reviewers recommend that readers read The Soul and the Seed (Book 1 of The Kyrennei Series) before this book in order to fully appreciate the world of the story.
Path of the Betrayer: The Kyrennei Series Book Five
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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The fate of the world may hang on the story of betrayal, struggle and love that centers on three young men. Kai Linden is held in a solitary cell by the mind-control cult called the Addin, but he is still free inside. The reason his will hasn't been taken from him is far more sinister than he can imagine. Jake, the weak and disappointing son of a powerful Addin leader, is one of his captors. Living on borrowed time, Jake must prove his Addin talent or lose the position that is his birthright and maybe much more. Meanwhile, Kai's steadfast friend Wyatt Brand is on the run in a chaotic version of America where the ancient treaty that kept Meikans safe from the Addin is no more. This is the darkest moment of history for the Meikan people who have suffered under Addin oppression for a thousand years. The Kyrennei mages who once protected them were supposed to return through modern genetics, but the Addin is killing them easily. If the Kyrennei girl Aranka Miko once brought hope this world, that hope now seems utterly crushed. And worse is yet to come as Kai faces a terrible choice-one that will either destroy his heart or decimate the remnants of the resistance group known as J. Company. And yet hope has a way of growing long roots in dark places-through centuries of silence. If there is one chance for the return of hope, it lies in the synergy of three young men struggling for integrity and survival. Path of the Betrayer is the fifth book in The Kyrennei Series, continuing the saga through desert battles and into the very heart of Addin madness.
Shanna and the Pentacle: An Ostara Story
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Shanna and the Water Fairy: A Beltane Story
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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"Domestic Darkness is an alarming and thoroughly captivating explanation of how and why the January 6, 2001, breach of the U.S. Capitol materialized. As Assistant Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Capitol Police on that fateful day, Julie Farnam watched in horror as the tragic events unfolded at the Capitol in spite of her analysis and warnings of impending disaster. Ms. Farnam has performed an important public service with her first-hand account of what is at stake when strategic warning, the process of alerting senior leaders to the emergence of real and serious threats requiring a decision, are not made and acted upon in time. Domestic Darkness is a book that belongs in the library of serious homeland security practitioners."--William J. Walker, Sergeant at Arms, U.S. House of Representatives, on January 6, 2021 After being named Assistant Director of Intelligence for the Capitol Police just days before the 2020 election, Julie Farnam warned its leadership of the upcoming insurrection, sharing that "Congress itself is the target on the 6th." Tragically, her warnings were ignored. Domestic Darkness takes us inside the explosive events of January 6, 2021, revealing how the Capitol Police disregarded intelligence about the right-wing extremists who would seize the capitol on that fateful day. In addition to offering a harrowing view of what it was like on the ground, watching the violence unfold and knowing it could have been prevented, Domestic Darkness also examines the specific groups and ideologies, such as the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, QAnon, and white supremacists, who were central to the events of January 6th and who, emboldened by Trump and other right-wing leaders, continue to be a threat to our democracy. The book will also explore what happened within the Capitol Police in the wake of the insurrection, and how to address the dangers to upcoming elections from domestic terrorism. With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, we need to look at the lessons January 6th taught us to ensure something like that never happens again.
Special Education in Today's Diverse Classrooms
Shantel Farnan; Ruby L. Owiny
PLURAL PUBLISHING INC
2025
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Special Education in Today's Diverse Classrooms: Meeting the Needs of Students with Exceptionalities is an introductory-level textbook designed for all pre-service teachers to learn about meeting the needs of students with exceptionalities in inclusive environments. Along with descriptions of each IDEA disability category, the book presents high-leverage practices (HLPs) and evidence-based strategies that are practical and applicable to any instructional environment. Through the lens of HLPs, this text emphasizes universal design for learning (UDL), tiered supports, culturally inclusive practices and pedagogy (CIPP), and evidence-based practices (EBPs). This textbook bridges the gap between research, knowledge about disabilities, and a practical approach to educating students, offering a comprehensive framework for educators navigating the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities. By placing a strong emphasis on CIPP and EBPs as they relate to HLPs, it equips readers with tools to create meaningful and equitable learning experiences. The unique structure, enriched by authentic vignettes and aligned with professional standards, ensures the practical application of frameworks such as UDL and MTSS. Additionally, the book underscores the importance of family engagement, making it a vital resource for fostering collaboration in education. The content aligns with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards ensuring its relevance and utility for professional educator preparation. Through its innovative approach, this text inspires educators to not only meet students' needs but also celebrate their individuality, preparing them to succeed in dynamic, inclusive school and classroom environments. Key Features * Real-life vignettes from individuals with disabilities, their families, and educators offer authentic perspectives that go beyond case studies. * Text boxes that provide links to resources to increase exposure and knowledge about specific topics, designed to enrich understanding and application of inclusive practices. * Includes coverage of concepts such as trauma, neurodiversity, social and emotional learning, assistive technology, and new instructional technologies. * With inclusive language and culturally inclusive practices and pedagogy, the book prepares future educators to foster trust and promote equity in their classrooms. * Focus on application to the classroom through questions and activities at the end of each chapter. * Color graphics, visual frameworks (e.g., UDL models), and instructional charts enhance comprehension and engagement. * The companion website includes PowerPoint slides, test banks, case studies, video links, and flashcards to support both instructors and students in maximizing their learning experience.
On the surface, it looked like Dom Farnan had it all. She was a successful business owner with a loving husband and a beautiful son, but her life was in shambles and her heart was hard. As a high-functioning depressive, she had been emotionally closed off for most of her life. That toxicity that she ignored and pushed down was rotting her from the inside. When the COVID - 19 pandemic threatened to take everything that she had worked for away, she finally hit rock bottom. That’s when she decided to make a change and take back control of her life. As much as she tried to focus on her business and professional life, it was with the help of her coach that she learned meaningful and lasting change had to begin by confronting what she had ignored for most of her life: what was happening on the inside. It was all connected, and by stepping out of her comfort zone, and making a conscious effort to change her thoughts, she was able to change her life. That new outlook created a monumental shift that reverberated through everything she did. It made her a better boss, leader, wife, and mother. Most importantly, it brought her a sense of peace and calm that had eluded her for most of her life. 2020 wasn’t the year that Dom Farnan wanted, but it was the year that she needed. In Now Here, she describes the transformational and healing journey that drastically changed how she viewed and showed up in the world. It contains a collection of lessons and fundamental truths about life, work, love, relationships, and spirituality that can apply to anyone stuck in a rut and in need of a change.
Shanna and the Goddess: A Summer Solstice Story
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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Light of the Shield: The Kyrennei Series Book Six
Arie Farnam
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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Kai Linden has nothing left to lose. His parents were taken by the Addin, the girl he loves is dying, he is a hunted fugitive hiding in an underground mine and he is about to be exposed as a betrayer of his friends. Only an incidental encounter reminds him of the one person he might still be able to save. But to attempt that would be suicide In the final volume of this alternative-history thriller, a mind-control conspiracy rules international economic and political elites. A small group of outlaws has managed to rescue a few of the Kyrennei, who alone can resist Addin power and therefore are targeted for annihilation. The United States is under martial law, as authorities search for J. Company. The leader of the resistance has a shaky plan. Jake Morrison, the son of a deceased Addin leader with secret Kyrennei genes, decides to play a risky game, pretending to be Addin in order to help the resistance. And he takes the Kyrennei fighter Elias Miko and the unusual Meikan Owen Cameron with him into the very heart of evil. Meanwhile, Aranka Miko foresees that the war will intrude on her tropical hideout and she ventures into perilous world of light and shadow to find the single strand of potential that may lead all of her people to safety and peace. Survival has always had its price.
At noon on an average Tuesday, mother presented the midday meal to her small family and topped it off with an array of cured vegetables from the bright glowing rows of jars on the dark shelves buried in the earth. The meal was a sacrament to the destruction of the world. After the sacrament, the family moved in procession down into the bunker. From light to dark; above to below. There had been indications in the air that the world would come apart. There had been portents in the streams that the time of the dismantling was very near. There had been warnings on the breeze and in the earth. When they sat around the hearth and stared into the fire, they saw the face of God mouthing words meant only for them, though they could not understand what he said. Now, as they stared at the figure in the fire, the portents would enter their brains. And the sun would fall from the sky.
Emerging Trends in Communication Networks
Syed Faraz Hasan
Springer International Publishing AG
2014
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This book covers the state of the art in communication networks with the help of illustrative diagrams and recent references published in reputed journals and magazines. The book gives readers a glimpse into the next generation of communication networks. It explores topics that are currently in the research phase and/or are expected to be deployed in recent future such as LTE networks and IPv6 networks. This book is written for students/researchers who wish to come up to date with the recent trends in telecommunications.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Syed Faraz Hasan; Nazmul Siddique; Shyam Chakraborty
Springer International Publishing AG
2017
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This new edition continues to focus on the nuts and bolts of wireless network access for devices on board vehicles. It has been updated to reflect on the most recent trends in the broad domain of Intelligent Transport Systems. It covers 802.11ac – a recent standard that is very useful in context where a large amount of information is to be sent in a limited time window. The new edition includes a thorough revision of the 'Vehicular Communication: Issues and Standards' chapter, with new citations and a new subsection on security. The new edition also cites numerous fresh research works to give readers an updated overview of the field. An update on the time delay incurred by applications that always run in the background (Skype, etc) is also covered. The 'Future Directions and Research Ideas' chapter is also largely re-written. An entirely new chapter on D2D communication keeping in view the vehicular context has been added in this edition. This volume will be a useful addition to the libraries for both the students of wireless communication and those studying applied probability.