Les Suspendues figurent parmi les chefs-d'oeuvre de la littérature arabe : composés il y a plus d'un millénaire, au cours du siècle qui a précédé la prédication du prophète de l'islam, ces poèmes doivent leur nom étrange à la légende qui veut qu'ils aient été inscrits en lettres d'or sur des tissus suspendus aux murs de la Ka'ba, à La Mecque.
Ces petits joyaux nous transportent dans un monde fascinant et insolite, celui des bédouins de la péninsule Arabique. Ils se font l'écho d'un temps où les poètes étaient à la fois de vaillants combattants - il arrivait qu'une joute poétique tienne lieu de bataille entre deux tribus ! - et des oracles respectés : d'une époque où le courage et la générosité étaient les vertus du preux, avec le goût du vin et l'amour des femmes.
Lamentations sur les vestiges du campement déserté par l'aimée et réflexion sur la fuite du temps, périples à dos de chamelle, chasses à la gazelle, évocations érotiques, bravades. Beuveries : tels sont les thèmes qui hantent ces textes fulgurants, dont la splendeur poétique, mille cinq cents ans plus tard, demeure intacte. Lire la suite Fermer

La « courtoisie » apparaît dans le royaume de France au XIIe siècle. Signe d'un nouveau raffinement moral, elle représente le modèle éthique, érotique et esthétique, l'art de vivre et d'aimer des aristocrates.
Cette anthologie rassemble les textes les plus connus de la littérature amoureuse du Moyen Âge (XIIe-XVe siècle). Elle évoque les amants célèbres que furent Tristan et Yseut, Lancelot et Guenièvre..., leurs rêves, leurs phantasmes, leur idéal amoureux. Illustré par des textes appartenant à des genres variés - chansons des troubadours et des trouvères, « sottes chansons », chansons de geste, lais, romans, fabliaux... -, l'amour courtois est étudié dans toute sa diversité, de sa naissance à sa démystification.
Ce florilège permet de mieux comprendre pourquoi l'amour courtois exerce encore de nos jours une profonde influence sur nos moeurs et notre imaginaire sentimental. Qui n'a pas rêvé en effet d'un preux chevalier ou d'une gente dame ? Qui n'a pas aspiré à cet amour délicat, fidèle, tendre et sensuel, qui comble les coeurs et les corps ? Lire la suite Fermer

Plus encore que l'histoire tragique de Tristan et Iseut, le mythe du Graal, mystérieux récipient vers lequel s'élancent tous les chevaliers arthuriens, a inspiré les romanciers du Moyen Âge. De Chrétien de Troyes, au XIIe siècle, à l'anglais Thomas Malory, au XVe siècle, le Graal, au fil des textes, se métamorphose et se christianise : d'abord plat somptueux utilisé à la table des grands seigneurs, il devient tour à tour ciboire, relique sacrée, coupe où Jésus instaura l'Eucharistie puis où Joseph d'Arimathie recueillit le sang du Crucifié, et emblème de la chevalerie mystique...
La fascination qu'il a exercée à l'époque médiévale et l'engouement qu'il suscite aujourd'hui encore témoignent de la richesse de son symbolisme. Pour tout homme, la quête du Graal incarne un élan vers le sublime, une recherche intérieure de beauté, de sens et de grâce, le voyage de l'âme désireuse d'abreuver sa soif de spiritualité. Source inépuisable d'émerveillement, le Graal est « lumière, musique, parfum et nourriture » (Julien Gracq).
Cette anthologie, qui retrace l'histoire du mythe, rassemble les quarante textes majeurs relatifs au Graal dans la littérature médiévale, présentés dans une édition bilingue.

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The complete story of how the German Enigma codes were broken. Perfect for fans of THE IMITATION GAME, the new film on Alan Turing's Enigma code, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Breaking the German Enigma codes was not only about brilliant mathematicians and professors at Bletchley Park. There is another aspect of the story which it is only now possible to tell. It takes in the exploits of spies, naval officers and ordinary British seamen who risked, and in some cases lost, their lives snatching the vital Enigma codebooks from under the noses of Nazi officials and from sinking German ships and submarines.
This book tells the whole Enigma story: its original invention and use by German forces and how it was the Poles who first cracked - and passed on to the British - the key to the German airforce Enigma. The more complicated German Navy Enigma appeared to them to be unbreakable. Lire la suite Fermer

If you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset.
From effective time management and efficient speed reading to managing yourself and stopping stress from slowing you down, THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY BOOK is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Short, punchy chapters mean you can read up quickly and start applying what you've learned immediately.
Discover the main themes, key ideas and tools you need and bring it all together with practical exercises.
This is your complete course in being more productive.
ABOUT THE SERIES
ULTIMATE books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From marketing and sales to management and finance, each title gives comprehensive coverage of the essential business skills you need to get ahead in your career. Written in straightforward English, each book is designed to help you quickly master the subject, with fun quizzes embedded so that you can check how you're doing. Lire la suite Fermer

Transmis par-delà les siècles, le patrimoine des pays de la Méditerranée est le reflet direct de l'histoire des sociétés, une histoire exceptionnellement riche dans bien des domaines. Sites archéologiques et monuments, paysages ruraux et urbains, bâti vernaculaire, traditions et savoir-faire témoignent des multiples facettes de ce passé et des relations entre des peuples de cultures et de croyances très différentes, mais ayant tous en commun - et en partage - les rivages d'une même mer, celle « qui est au milieu » de la terre.
En Méditerranée, impossible d'ignorer l'autre ! De cette situation sont nés des conflits souvent durables et violents mais aussi des échanges et des liens profonds qui ont façonné les cultures méditerranéennes.
Aujourd'hui, ce patrimoine ne se résume pas aux monuments historiques ou aux pièces de musée : les rues, les places des villes ou des villages, les paysages, les traditions orales, l'artisanat, manifestent en permanence l'héritage de ce patrimoine et rappellent à quel point il est toujours présent, vivant et perceptible. Et il y a mille façons de le voir ou de le vivre.
En témoigne cet ouvrage : nourri de nombreuses contributions de photographes amateurs et professionnels du Bassin méditerranéen, Regards croisés - Patrimoine vivant en Méditerranée donne à voir, sous différents angles, la chatoyante diversité de cet héritage, tout en nous questionnant sur sa fragilité et sa place dans la société contemporaine. Lire la suite Fermer

'THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY' - Joe Abercrombie
'HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL' - Brent Weeks
The soul of Uther Pendragon is chained in hell. The sword of power is lost in swirling chaos. The realm is under threat from barbarian hordes - led by an Undead god from the vaults of pre-history. And a new Dark Age is dawning over Roman Britain.
Then comes a man called Revelation, seeking a child born of a demon . . . Seeking the legendary Lord of the Lance . . . Seeking the sword to save the realm.
Novels by David Gemmell
The Drenai series
Legend
The King Beyond the Gate
Waylander
Quest For Lost Heroes
Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf
The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend
Jon Shannow series
Wolf in Shadow
The Last Guardian
Bloodstone
Stones of Power
Ghost King
Last Sword of Power
Hawk Queen series
Ironhand's Daughter
The Hawk Eternal
Ancient Greece novels
Lion of Macedon
Dark Prince
Other novels
Knights of Dark Renown
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The Glass Menagerie avait apporté à son auteur une gloire nationale, A Streetcar Named Desire lui donna une renommée universelle. Tennessee Williams devint alors, et pour une vingtaine d'années, le plus grand dramaturge américain vivant, peut-être le plus grand simplement. La présence de Streetcar au programme des concours doit susciter une relecture en profondeur de cette pièce et en favoriser une réévaluation. Car cette oeuvre est une merveille de précision dont aucun élément n'apparaît comme gratuit ou superflu. Elle illustre aussi parfaitement l'univers de son créateur et, dès son entrée en scène, Blanche DuBois a partout conquis l'attention et le coeur du public qui a reconnu en elle l'incarnation tragique du Vieux Sud emporté par le vent, et l'héritière contemporaine des héroïnes raciniennes. Vivien Leigh, dans le film de Kazan, contribua à la rendre inoubliable. Tennessee Williams qui, aux États-Unis, a désormais sa place parmi les classiques, reste en France un glorieux inconnu. Puisse ce livre contribuer à le faire aimer. Claude COULON est maître de conférences à l'université Paris IV-Sorbonne. Président du RADAC (Recherches sur les Arts Dramatiques Anglophones Contemporains), membre du bureau de la Société d'histoire du théâtre, il a traduit et mis en scène des pièces du répertoire américain (dont Tennessee Williams) en France.Cet ouvrage est le fruit de la collaboration entre les éditions Armand Colin, et le Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance, établissement public d'enseignement qui dispense des formations de tous niveaux à plus de 350 000 inscrits répartis dans le monde entier. Cette contribution scientifique d'enseignants chercheurs de l'Université française s'intègre dans les préparations assurées par le CNED aux CAPES et aux agrégations d'anglais qui comprennent aussi des conseils méthodologiques et des entraînements aux épreuves des concours avec correction personnalisée. Les très riches heures du théâtre américain. De Tom à Tennessee. Les structures de Streetcar. Les personnages. Art et technique. Tragique et tragédie. De la scène à l'écran. Lire la suite Fermer

Studies of the overall impact of robotics on the economy have shown that investments in its various sectors – industrial, professional and service robotics – are increasing globally and the markets associated with them are valued in billions. Robotization improves the competitiveness of enterprises, while collaborative robotics reinvents methods of production.
Beyond the economic outlook, service robotics, backed by the development of artificial intelligence, raises challenging ethical and social issues.
The legal analysis of robotics is no mean feat because it covers a very diverse technical reality. Companies whose businesses are focused on robotic technologies and applications can be confronted with a complex legal situation resulting from the plurality of the applicable rules which have not necessarily been conceived or adopted bearing in mind their specific constraints.
This situation should not hamper their development. It only implies taking cues from the economic legal norms which promote such developments and conducting an analysis of the legal risks which they face, given the applicable rules of liability.
This comparative study – carried out by members of the Lexing® Network – proposes an overview, having regard to the legislation of 17 different countries, of the legal issues raised by robotics and the way the law in force responds, in a more or less satisfactory manner. Discover the authors & contributors in details under the tab 'Extraits'. Lire la suite Fermer

Discover the 159 most picturesque villages in France, selected for their authenticity, beauty, and cultural heritage by the accredited association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France.

These charming French destinations offer a truly unique travel experience, from the Provençal vineyards and cherry orchards of Venasque, to the medieval ramparts at Moncontour, to the snow-capped Alpine mountains surrounding Saint-Véran, the highest inhabited village in Europe.
This comprehensive illustrated guide reveals the hidden treasures of France, inviting readers to explore each village through:

o 159 color road maps
o Local history
o Sights and attractions
o Accommodation options
o Restaurant recommendations
o Events and activities
o Gastronomic and artisanal specialties

This new, fully updated edition-including 12 suggested walks and hikes in and around a selection of villages-provides everything you need for a memorable trip through the most beautiful villages of France. Lire la suite Fermer

En première partie, un grand dossier thématique consacré à la nouvelle puissance émergente qu'est l'Union européenne après l'entrée en vigueur du Traité de Lisbonne : Et maintenant l'Europe ? - Entretien croisé sur l'identité européenne entre deux intellectuels de renom, Marcel Gauchet et Laurent Cohen-Tanugi, et un diplomate expert des questions européennes, le secrétaire général du Quai d'Orsay, Pierre Sellal - Le nouvel avenir européen, par Jean-Michel Casa, Directeur d'Europe au Quai d'Orsay - France-Allemagne : les actions décisives qui ont fait avancer l'Europe depuis deux ans (climat, régulation financière), par Bernard de Montferrand, ambassadeur de France à Berlin - Union européenne et Etats-Unis, une relation spéciale ? par Muriel Domenach, directrice-adjointe des Affaires stratégiques et de sécurité, au Quai d'Orsay - L'Europe vue de New Delhi, par Jérôme Bonnafont, ambassadeur en Inde En seconde partie, une série originale de réflexions et de « vécus » Analyses & Témoignages - François Zimmeray, ambassadeur chargé des Droits de l'Homme - Pour une diplomatie engagée - Général Emmanuel Beth - La coopération de défense et de sécurité - Jean Mendelson, directeur des archives- Du bon usage des archives diplomatiques - Eric Fournier, ambassadeur en Georgie - Un ambassadeur au coeur de la crise géorgienne - Pascal Texeira, Directeur de la Stratégie de la DGSE - Renseignement et diplomatie - Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Directeur de CulturesFrance - Les nouvelles politiques culturelles américaine, britannique, allemande... Lire la suite Fermer

"Comment voyez-vous l'Europe en 2030 ?" C'est à cette ambitieuse question lancée par le Conseil des Communes et Régions d'Europe (CCRE) que conseillers, maires, dirigeants locaux et régionaux des quatre coins de l'Europe répondent dans cet ouvrage. Chacun, tour à tour, à l'échelle de son territoire, partage sa vision de l'Europe de demain et propose les mesures qu'il considère à même de relancer le projet européen. Qui mieux que ces représentants à l'avant-garde des défis sociétaux, environnementaux ou économiques pour porter la voix des citoyens européens ?
"How do you see Europe in 2030?" This book gathers responses to this ambitious question, raised by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), from Councillors, Mayors, local and regional leaders from all over Europe. Each one, in turn, at the scale of their territory, shares a vision for the Europe of tomorrow and puts forward measures to relaunch the European project. Who better than these representatives at the forefront of societal, environmental and economic challenges to carry the voice of European citizens? Lire la suite Fermer

This book is dedicated to lightning transients and protection for renewable energy systems, including both wind and solar energy. In addition to the formation mechanism of lightning transients, the practical engineering application has also been addressed. This book is comprehensive and covers the methodology of electromagnetic transient modelling, electromagnetic coupling for PV system, lightning protection design, testing and evaluation. This book is particularly suitable for readers interested in lightning phenomena and renewable energy systems. It would benefit researchers, engineers and graduate students in the fields of electrical engineering, renewable energy, computational electromagnetism, etc.

This book aims to champion teaching and learning of ecosocial work in educational institutions which offer social work and related programmes. It is the first book to focus specifically on teaching and learning in ecosocial work and one of the first to incorporate student perspectives on and initiatives in ecosocial work teaching, learning and practice.

Ecosocial work is an evolving framework to learn about and practice social work from the premise that humans are part of the web of life on Earth. While this understanding should guide human activities, current planetary-scale anthropogenic socio-environmental problems such as the climate crisis, ocean acidification, biodiversity and species loss, prove the opposite. Social work and allied professions stem from the same anthropocentric world view and need to reconfigure their relationship to other-than-humans and the planetary limits of existence. This requires in-depth renewal of social work and related professions and an ecosocial/ecological paradigm change in which education is pivotal.

Written by academics, students and practitioners working in different parts of the world and offering interdisciplinary perspectives, the book provides:


Chapters and case studies on concepts, methods, and experiences of teaching and learning in ecosocial work.
Discussion of the current terrain of ecosocial work in principle and practice.
Ideas on the kinds of new thinking ecosocial work requires and on how these can be taught and practiced, promoting economic, social and environmental sustainability.


This book makes an original and internationally acclaimed contribution to ecosocial work education. As the conduit for preparing social workers to become active agents of ecosocial change, critical attention is given to the importance of education as foundational to this professional endeavour. This book provides essential reading for all social work professionals, scholars, educators, and learning institutions.

Heather Boetto, Associate Professor, Charles Stuart University, Australia.

 

A comprehensive book about the challenges and opportunities of teaching the ecosocial framework in social work. Various perspectives open up new possibilities for understanding the practices of teaching ecosocial work in different contexts. A strong reading recommendation for anyone interested in understanding and teaching the relationship between social work and environmental issues.

Kati Närhi, Professor, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Lire la suite Fermer

Modern complex multi-domain systems require increased efficiency, reliability and availability combined with reduced cost. This book contains papers on mathematical modeling and simulation of processes in various areas: in ecology and the environment, production and energy, information technology, samples of special purpose equipment, and cyber-physical systems.

The outcomes presented in the book will be useful to specialists involved in the modeling and simulation of real-world system, management and decision-making models, production models, and software products. Scientists have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest research in a variety of solutions proposed by leading scientists and to determine promising directions for solving complex scientific and practical tasks. Chapters of this book contain papers presented at the 18th MODS International Conference, November 13-15, 2023, Chernihiv, Ukraine. Lire la suite Fermer

This book provides an evidence-based response to how `classroom-readiness' translates into the preparation of future teachers of science. It juxtaposes contemporary understanding of programming and practices in initial teacher education in an Australian context against international narratives. Through this, this book shifts the understanding of primary science education from a deficit model to one that critically examines, challenges and contest what is happening in this space, and why. It proposes problems of practice in primary science teacher education and then draws on these provocations to provide insights into possible solutions.

This book provides huge knowledge and data in the fields of geospatial sciences, earth environmental sciences, humanities, and social sciences, which target a diverse range of readers, such as academics, scientists, students, environmentalists, meteorologists, urban planners, remote sensing, and GIS experts. Earth environment (ecological envelope of geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and cryosphere) faces a significant challenge from different risks and threats due to due to rapid changes in global land use, population increase and pollution. They might drastically impair the ecosystem's ability to maintain long-term service levels while bolstering the economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainable development. Therefore, risk assessment (RA) has lately become a prominent research topic and a powerful mechanism for enforcing legal activities-related environmental restoration and health improvements to do sustainable development. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) first used the risk assessment approach in 1980, and since then, it has expanded and become standard practice in many areas of ecological research. Some practices are air quality assessment, land degradation assessment, natural hazards risk assessment, urban surface ecological health condition, wetland and forest health assessment and drinking water quality assessment. However, recently risk assessment alone is not sufficient to propose any sustainable management plans. Also, there is no universal strategy for conducting risk assessments, and insufficient expertise with the methodology may result in erroneous findings. Therefore, scientists are increasingly interested in developing resilience strategies with AI and geospatial-based risk assessment to lower environmental risk. Different resilience approaches make different assumptions about the system dynamics involved in resilience-based environmental risk and impact assessment. Therefore, this book seeks to showcase the most current advances in risk and hazards assessment of environments with resilience strategies to mitigate the prevailing environmental issues with the help of remote sensing, GIS, artificial intelligence, and state-of-the-art frameworks like PSR, VIOR, nature-based solutions.  Lire la suite Fermer

In the face of recent viral outbreaks and a global viral pandemic, the necessity for innovation and continued rapid advancement in viral diagnosis and treatment methods has become even more apparent. Global Virology IV: Viral Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Delivery in the 21st Century explores the latest advances in virology and trends in clinical practice, focused on foundational principles and advancements expected to significantly impact this field. Chapters address SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Zika, Mpox, and Hepatitis C, among other key viral threats, before presenting a detailed analysis of antiviral agents broadly and concerning specific vulnerable populations such as stem cell and solid organ transplant recipients. It is designed as a helpful resource for medical students, scientists, and professionals, bridging current practice and future applications and inspiring further innovations and improvements in global health. Lire la suite Fermer

This comprehensive book features high-quality images, videos, and step-by-step instructions for capturing detailed views of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract from the oral cavity to the anus. In addition to covering areas such as the tongue, head and neck, non-Barrett's esophagus, Barrett's esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, and rectum, the atlas is authored by leading GI experts from the Asian Novel Bio-Imaging and Intervention Group in the Asia-Pacific region, known for their unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence.

The book covers various aspects, including equipment reviews and diagnostic technologies using the latest unified global standard system. It explains techniques such as high-definition endoscopy, magnifying endoscopy, chromoendoscopy, NBI, TXI, RDI, and AI, while also providing insight into classifications such as the Japan Esophageal Society Classification, the VS Classification/MESDA-G, and the JNET Classification. Each case section provides expert analysis and notable endoscopic images, accompanied by histopathologic images depicting various benign lesions and early cancers.

The Atlas of Advanced Endoscopy serves as an invaluable resource to enhance the reader's knowledge and understanding of the complexities of gastrointestinal endoscopy. It is designed to help practitioners, clinicians, gastroenterologists, and medical students learn diagnostic strategies, procedures, and clinically significant cases. We hope this atlas will always be at your side in the endoscopy room. Lire la suite Fermer

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is the fourth most important industrial stage that has occurred since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. This new revolution is characterized by combining cutting-edge production techniques with intelligent systems that integrate with organizations and people. Communication and journalism, especially digital media, face the challenge of integrating emerging technologies and practices or in-test or developing technologies into companies and communicative products, that are breaking down the boundaries between physical, digital, and biological. This collection analyzes and reflects on the impact of Industry 4.0 on journalism and digital media.

The collection is split into three parts. The first part analyzes the emergence of centralized and decentralized networks and their impact on digital media. Specifically, it delves into the role of cryptographic journalism and the impactof free and collaborative networks in the fediverse to fight against disinformation and censorship, as well as to promote data and metadata journalism. In a second part, the "innovation of innovation" is explored with the aim of continuing to create products that satisfy the needs of 4.0 audiences. This is where the challenges and opportunities offered by the metaverse, content automation technologies, the impact of the Internet of Things on journalism, labs, the application of R+D+I to journalism, and collaborative encounters between journalists to develop highly innovative proposals are explored. Finally, in the third part of the book, the emergence of new communicative and journalistic actors in the 4.0 context is reviewed. Examples include start-ups, spin-offs or other entrepreneurial initiatives, communication of knowledge transfer, new financing models, and outsourcing of tasks, new proposals for newsgames, or the impact of artificial intelligence in journalism practices. In addition, a final chapter is dedicated to exploring the new professional skills needed for journalists in this Fourth Industrial Revolution. Lire la suite Fermer

The convergence of Artif?icial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping the way industries, businesses, and economies function; the 34 chapters in this collection show how the full potential of these technologies is being enabled to create intelligent machines that simulate smart behavior and support decision-making with little or no human interference, thereby providing startling organizational efficiencies. Readers will discover that in Reshaping Intelligent Business and Industry: The book unpacks the two superpowers of innovation, AI and IoT, and explains how they connect to better communicate and exchange information about online activities; How the center and the network's edge generate predictive analytics or anomaly alerts; The meaning of AI at the edge and IoT networks. How bandwidth is reduced and privacy and security are enhanced; How AI applications increase operating efficiency, spawn new products and services, and enhance risk management; How AI and IoT create `intelligent' devices and how new AI technology enables IoT to reach its full potential; Analyzes AIOT platforms and the handling of personal information for shared frameworks that remain sensitive to customers' privacy while effectively utilizing data. Audience
This book will appeal to all business and organization leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and economists, as well as scientists, engineers, and students working in artificial intelligence, software engineering, and information technology. Lire la suite Fermer

This book covers the Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Information Systems and Advanced Technologies "ICISAT'2023." One of the evocative and valuable dimensions of this conference is the way it brings together researchers, scientists, academics, and engineers in the field from different countries and enables discussions and debate of relevant issues, challenges, opportunities, and research findings. 
The ICISAT'2023 conference provided a forum for research and developments in the field of information systems and advanced technologies and new trends in developing information systems organizational aspects of their development and intelligent aspects of the final product. 
The aim of the ICISAT'2023 is to report progress and development of methodologies, technologies, planning and implementation, tools, and standards in information systems, technologies, and sciences.
ICISAT'2023 aims at addressing issues related to the intelligent information, data science, and decision support system, from multidisciplinary perspectives and to discuss the research, teaching, and professional practice in the field. 
The book of ICISAT'2023 includes selected papers from the 13th International Conference on Information Systems and Advanced Technologies "ICISAT'2023," organized during December 29-30, 2023.
In this book, researchers, professional software, and systems engineers from around the world addressed intelligent information, data science, and decision support system for the conference. The ideas and practical solutions described in the book are the outcome of dedicated research by academics and practitioners aiming to advance theory and practice in this research domain. 
The list of topics is in all the areas of modern intelligent information systems and technologies such as neural networks, evolutionary computing, adaptive systems, pervasive system, ubiquitous system, E-learning and teaching, knowledge-based paradigms, learning paradigms, intelligent data analysis, intelligent decision making and support system, intelligent network security, web intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing, image processing, general machine learning, and unsupervised learning. Lire la suite Fermer

Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) is now recognized as beneficial in terms of maintaining water flows and thermal comfort in urban areas. A framework of ecosystem services for urban settlements may be instrumental in bio-physical benefits as well as social and psychological benefits that will be assisting in adaptation and mitigating adverse effects of changing climate. Cities in developing countries, where the land cover is undergoing rapid transition, are characterized primarily by urban characteristics at the expense of natural ecosystems. The book aims to provide a state of the art of Urban Resilience and Sustainability linked to blue-green components of the urban environment. The challenges and opportunities in adopting the blue-greens as next generation infrastructure, particularly in the context of rampant urbanization and changing climate are also one of the focal areas of the book. The book also deals with multilevel community and stakeholders' participation in developing and managing Blue-Green Infrastructure in urban centres of developing countries.


Currently, the focus of researches in urban ecosystem is moving towards exploring the role of blue-green components in ameliorating the negative consequences of urbanization and changing climate. This book bridges the knowledge gap between the existing understating of the role of blue and green infrastructure separately and in integration in city planning, particularly in mitigating and adapting to changing climate and environmental pollution.
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This book presents the advances in the concept, model, method, and tools for the global supply chain management. The conference took place in Marrakesh from May 2 to May 4, 2024. The 7th edition of this conference focused on Smart Sustainable and Green Logistics. The papers included in the book's proceedings cover various themes, such as:

.      Metaheuristics for industry 4.0

.      Multi-agent systems for solving combinatorial optimization problems

.      Sustainability in supply chain management: a paradigm for global transformation

.      Sustainable and agile supply chain management

.      Sustainable and smart management of water resources: innovative optimization

.      Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies: advancements and applications

.      Artificial intelligence techniques and statistical modeling for mobility and urban logistics planning

.      Smart and green process in transport and logistics

.      Viability of logistics networks, structural dynamics and recovery strategy-low certainty context

.      Modeling, simulation and optimization

.      Planning and scheduling

.      Decision support systems

.      Risk management

.      Project management

.      Information systems integration

.      Supply chain design and control

.      Models and algorithms for electric mobility

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