The theme that premised the essence of the book is that in life’s journey, there are plethora of fragmentations mostly causing frustration and dismay, but some of those create also opportunities for a new start, wiping out initial distresses. That typically depends on alertness and commitment of the incumbent to respond and silhouette the new opportunities. The book is thus titled as Segments and Challenges. It epitomizes the entire life of Javed, the principal character of the story, making progression in life in the midst of frequent fragmented turn of his journey but still making significant strides in life even though burdened by social and traditional impositions. Diametrically opposite to Javed’s sober and steady approach to life was his high school headmaster, Mr. Hamid Ullah, a brilliant student of his time of the Bangladesh prime university who however lacked balance between emotions and reality. In that journey process and at that phase of life, he, notwithstanding brilliance and capacity otherwise, finally ended up by choice as a teacher of a community high school in a remote area. He was successful in making that school a prominent one, but that was nothing compared to his intellect and ability. Contrarily, a half-educated but wise and pragmatic rural lady, Tahera Khala, made a major mark in shaping Javed’s progression, whereas a smart and outgoing very rich metropolitan housewife, Lady Khadija, lost everything due to a mismatch between pursuing social fame and standing with the concept open family and liberal attitude. Javed’s real exposure to affluence and high-stake living was when, being requested by one of his academic well-wishers, started tutoring the only daughter of Lady Khadija. Here he fell victim to sudden indulgence of life without plan or premonition, the probable outcome of which haunted him all through life. Being unbound by the victim of the first but unintended incident, he pursued his life’s journey with the only daughter he had in a regular married life. The intriguing climax of that saga culminating the end starts there.

Unlock the power of segment routing (SR-MPLS) and fast reroute (FRR) techniques through immersive hands-on labs to revolutionize your understanding and implementation of next-gen MPLS protocol Key Features Carry out practical labs to thoroughly grasp and execute MPLS, SR-MPLS, and FRR techniques Master SR-MPLS and LDP interoperability for seamless integration and efficient network operation Implement TI-LFA FRR methods for seamless SR-MPLS deployment in production Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn this book, you will learn about segment routing (SR), a cornerstone of modern networking, and topology-independent loop-free alternate (TI-LFA), with hands-on labs to hit the ground running. Written by a key contributor to global segment routing multiprotocol label switching (SR-MPLS) network designs, this book makes learning SR-MPLS both accessible and insightful. The book offers an extensive learning path, taking you from a traditional MPLS network using the label distribution protocol (LDP) to a modern SR-MPLS network using SR, and provides a holistic view of their interworking. You’ll also explore TI-LFA fast reroute protection scenarios, and find out how SR-MPLS strengthens network reliability with its source routing paradigm. Using intermediate system–to–intermediate system (IS-IS) as the foundational link-state routing protocol, the chapters ensure that you get a clear understanding of both SR and IS-IS. Following a consistent network topology throughout, this book enables smooth transitions between scenarios, helping you master the technical concepts without distraction. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid grasp of MPLS, SR-MPLS, and TI-LFA fast reroute techniques, ready to tackle real-world networking challenges with confidence. What you will learn Gain a complete understanding of MPLS and its role in network infrastructures Develop practical skills to implement SR-MPLS using Cisco IOS-XRv9k and real-life use cases Acquire hands-on experience with MPLS networks using the IS-IS and LDP protocols Orchestrate the gradual transition from traditional MPLS to SR-MPLS networks and manage their interworking Master fast reroute techniques in SR-MPLS networks, including TI-LFA, for efficient traffic rerouting Implement path protection methods to ensure network resilience and stability Who this book is for This book is for MPLS professionals and network engineers looking to deepen their knowledge in SR and TI-LFA. A basic understanding of MPLS networks is a prerequisite, but worry not—the book also covers foundational MPLS concepts, ensuring network enthusiasts can follow along without any problem. This book is specifically designed for network engineering, operations, and design professionals, covering advanced techniques such as TI-LFA for path protection, empowering you to evolve MPLS networks with SR-MPLS seamlessly.

‘Power Shifts and Global Governance: Challenges from South and North’ presents an eclectic theoretical framework for emerging architectures of global governance through examining country and regional case studies from the perspective of 'great power shifts' in the twenty-first century. The book analytically and empirically explores the role of global civil society, discusses the implications of the rise of India and China, analyses regional security issues in Latin America and the Middle East and develops proposals for possible summit and UN reforms.

In international comparisons the Nordic countries tend to stand out as major producers and users of information and communication technology (ICT), especially in the field of mobile telecommunications. There is a common understanding the Nordic countries were particularly well-placed to enter the booming telecommunications industry of the 1980s due to a combination of advanced demand, institutional and societal set-ups that characterize these countries. But this e-book suggests that the technological and business setting of the Nordic mobile communications is undergoing fundamental changes wit.

This volume offers a critical examination of the construction of the Spoken British National Corpus 2014 (Spoken BNC2014) and points the way forward toward a more informed understanding of corpus linguistic methodology more broadly. The book begins by situating the creation of this second corpus, a compilation of new, publicly-accessible Spoken British English from the 2010s, within the context of the first, created in 1994, talking through the need to balance backward capability and optimal practice for today’s users. Chapters subsequently use the Spoken BNC2014 as a focal point around which to discuss the various considerations taken into account in corpus construction, including design, data collection, transcription, and annotation. The volume concludes by reflecting on the successes and limitations of the project, as well as the broader utility of the corpus in linguistic research, both in current examples and future possibilities. This exciting new contribution to the literature on linguistic methodology is a valuable resource for students and researchers in corpus linguistics, applied linguistics, and English language teaching.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Statistical Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart: Atrial Segmentation and LV Quantification Challenges, STACOM 2019, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2019, in Shenzhen, China, in October 2019. The 42 revised full workshop papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. The topics of the workshop included: cardiac imaging and image processing, machine learning applied to cardiac imaging and image analysis, atlas construction, statistical modelling of cardiac function across different patient populations, cardiac computational physiology, model customization, atlas based functional analysis, ontological schemata for data and results, integrated functional and structural analyses, as well as the pre-clinical and clinical applicability of these methods.

The International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from both a sectoral level: * Lodging * Restaurants * Clubs * Time-share * Conventions As well as a functional one: * Accounting & finance * Marketing * Human resources * Information technology * Facilities management Its unique user-friendly structure enables readers to find exactly the information they require at a glance; whether they require broad detail which takes a more cross-sectional view across each subject field, or more focussed information which looks closely at specific topics and issues within the hospitality industry today. Section Editors: Peter Harris - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Oxford Brookes University, UK Zheng Gu - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA Randall Upchurch - CLUB MANAGEMENT & TIMESHARE MANAGEMENT University of Central Florida, USA Patti Shock - EVENT MANAGEMENT University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA Deborah Breiter - EVENT MANAGEMENT University of Central Florida, USA David Stipanuk - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Cornell University, USA Darren Lee-Ross - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT James Cook University, Australia Gill Maxwell - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Caledonian Glasgow University, UK Dimitrios Buhalis - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY University of Surrey, UK Allan Stutts - LODGING MANAGEMENT American Intercontinental University, USA Stowe Shoemaker - MARKETING University of Houston, USA Linda Shea - MARKETING University of Massachusetts, USA Dennis Reynolds - RESTAURANTS & FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT Washington State University, USA Arie Reichel - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Ben-Gurion University, Israel

This book explores contemporary issues and trends facing Islamic banks, businesses and economies as presented at the International Conference of Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance. The authors leverage current empirical research and statistics to provide unique and fresh perspectives on the changing world of Islamic finance. They focus specifically on to the implementation of Islamic financial instruments and services in global capital markets and how their success can be evaluated. Chapters feature case studies from all over the world including examples from Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Kingdom, to name a few. The breadth and immediacy of the research presented by the authors will appeal to practitioners and scholars alike. The global outlook and rich data-based approach adopted in this book guarantee that it is a timely and valuable addition to the field of Islamic finance.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has driven businesses to adopt new business practices rapidly, enhance product development and services, has helped to power AI-based market intelligence and customer insights, and improve customer relationship management. This timely book addresses the use of AI in marketing. This book also explores the dark side of AI in marketing management and discusses ethics and transparency of automated decision-making in AI applications, data privacy, cyber security issues, and biases in various facets of marketing. Emerging applications of AI such as DeepFakes which use deep learning technology could increase risks of manipulation and deception. Hence, apart from leveraging AI capabilities and advantages, the book cautions the need for prevention strategies to deal with potential issues that could arise from the adoption of AI in marketing management. This book will provide practical insights into the role of AI in marketing management. It will be a useful reference for those researching marketing and marketing professionals.