Transportation Demand Management (TDM) presents innovative strategies to transform urban landscapes from car-dominated environments to vibrant, sustainable communities. By promoting carpooling, public transport, and active transport options like walking and cycling, TDM aims to reduce congestion and environmental impact. It emphasizes efficient land use planning and infrastructure improvements to enhance public spaces and local economies. However, successful implementation hinges on public awareness, supportive policies, and collaboration among stakeholders, making TDM a vital tool for future urban sustainability.
Shah Book order
His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah, the Ruler of Perak, Malaysia, hails from a dynasty dating back to 1528. His writings are marked by a profound contemplation of the complex political and economic issues that have shaped Malaysia and the wider region. His perspective, enriched by an education at leading global universities and a deep understanding of international relations, lends a unique authority to his discourse. Through his speeches and publications, he endeavors to foster interfaith and inter-civilizational dialogue, emphasizing the need for thoughtful and informed leadership in an ever-evolving world.






- 2024
- 2024
Exploring the omentum reveals its dual nature and essential functions within the abdomen. The greater omentum, a larger structure, offers cushioning, energy storage, and immune support, while the lesser omentum facilitates critical connections between the stomach, duodenum, and liver. Variations exist across species, reflecting their dietary needs, with herbivores having a more prominent greater omentum compared to carnivores. Ultimately, this unique tissue is crucial for abdominal health, providing support, insulation, and a pathway for digestion.
- 2024
Focusing on the unique challenges of Namibia's environment, this guide provides essential knowledge for designing and constructing durable concrete structures. It addresses factors affecting concrete longevity, such as weather extremes and chemical exposure. Readers will learn to choose appropriate materials and mix designs to enhance strength, along with construction techniques for optimal placement, curing, and protection. Aimed at engineers, architects, and contractors, this resource empowers professionals to create resilient buildings that withstand the test of time in Namibia.
- 2024
The integration of interactive touchscreens in kindergarten classrooms enhances collaborative learning, allowing children to engage in problem-solving activities together. This technology promotes essential skills like communication, critical thinking, and teamwork through fun, social interactions. Catering to diverse learning styles, touchscreens provide visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experiences that enrich the educational process. While they offer exciting opportunities, it's important to balance their use with traditional play to ensure social interaction and fine motor skill development remain central to early education.
- 2024
Teen Troubles & Treatment: Why Young South Africans with HIV Struggle with Medication
DE
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The book explores the unique challenges faced by South African teenagers diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, particularly regarding adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). It highlights the impact of adolescent brain development on essential skills like planning and organization, which are crucial for consistent medication intake. This "executive dysfunction" can result in missed doses, undermining treatment effectiveness. By examining the connection between brain development and medication adherence, the book aims to enhance HIV treatment outcomes for young individuals in South Africa.
- 2024
Exploring the intricate mechanisms behind population dynamics, this book reveals how birth and death rates, competition, predation, and environmental factors shape species populations. It discusses the concept of carrying capacity and the predictable cycles of predator and prey relationships. Additionally, it examines population regulation and the impact of human activities on these natural balances. By uncovering the hidden patterns that govern life on Earth, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the complex web of ecosystems.
- 2024
The book explores the rising incidence of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as lifespans extend. It delves into the cellular complexities of the aging brain, highlighting how protein clumps disrupt neuronal communication, resulting in cognitive and motor decline. Emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive response, it advocates for enhanced research, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices to combat these conditions. The focus is on fostering brain health and promoting strategies for vibrant aging.
- 2024
Building Resilient Vision Systems: Addressing Distortions in Real-World Images
DE
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Temporal prediction offers insights into data by necessitating an understanding of the structure and evolving rules of visual features. Recent methodologies focus on extracting temporal properties through robust temporal regularization, facilitating the identification of clusters over time. However, this approach may compromise the ability to discern segments based solely on their visual characteristics, highlighting a trade-off between temporal analysis and visual representation in data interpretation.
- 2024
Exploring the intersection of health and sweetness, this book highlights the resurgence of low-glycemic fruits and plant-based sweeteners like stevia. It examines the potential of rare sugars to provide sweetness without blood sugar spikes and discusses innovative approaches to reduce sugar in processed foods while preserving flavor. By merging traditional knowledge with modern scientific advancements, it envisions a future where the enjoyment of sweetness aligns with health and well-being, embracing nature's offerings in a contemporary context.
- 2024
The Greenhouse Gas Challenge: Solutions for Climate Change Through Energy Efficiency
DE
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Focusing on the urgent issue of climate change, the book emphasizes the role of human activity, particularly fossil fuel consumption, in driving global temperature increases. It highlights the disruption of weather patterns and the threat to ecosystems. The narrative pivots to the positive potential of energy efficiency as a vital strategy for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Practical solutions for individuals, communities, and industries are presented to foster a more energy-conscious future and combat this pressing crisis.