Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers / by Sapolsky, Robert M., author 656050, Holt (Online service) 655998

“…While most of the book focuses on the biological machinery of the body, the last chapter of the book focuses on self-help. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers argues that social phenomena such as child abuse and the chronic stress of poverty affect biological stress, leading to increased risk of disease and disability.…”
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Conducting Psychological Assessment : A Guide for Practitioners / by Wright, A. Jordan, author 513562, John Wiley & Sons (Online service) 647106

“…This newest edition maintains the indispensable foundational models from the first edition and adds nuance and details from the author’s last ten years of clinical and academic experience. …”
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Quantitative Modeling for Guiding the Transition to Low-Carbon Logistics by Lehmann, Jonas

“…First, we investigate the operational requirements for leveraging low-emission delivery vehicles in a last-mile distribution system. Specifically, we provide exact and heuristic solution approaches to route goods through a two-echelon multi-modal last-mile distribution system with satellite facilities. …”
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Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas by Hong, Joo-Young, Lam, Bhan, Ong, Zhen-Ting, Gupta, Rishabh, Gan, Woon-Seng

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Holocene relative sea-level histories of tropical islands by Tan, Fangyi

“…In particular, RSL changes in tropical locations distal from the deglaciation centres of past ice sheets are sensitive to the input of meltwater into the oceans (otherwise known as ‘ice-equivalent sea-level changes’). …”
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Measurement of isotherms and kinetics by volumetric method by Zulqarnain Abdul Halil

“…However, the current results showed lower uptake values when compared to those of past journals and results from a previous student. …”
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Laser stabilization with modulation transfer spectroscopy by Yong, Ming Li

“…Then we will cover in detail the elements in the laser system: external-cavity diode laser, electro-optic modulator, acousto-optic modulator, fast photo detector, frequency mixer and proportional integral controller. …”
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Phase measurements based indoor visible light positioning systems by Zhang, Sheng

“…The fast development of visible light communication (VLC) provides a great chance for visible light positioning (VLP) systems. …”
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Study on process parameter optimization for electron beam melting additive manufacturing by Wang, Chengcheng

“…In the second part, a ML method is leveraged for fast and precise process optimization with small datasets for SEBM. …”
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Robotic Bootcamp 2023 attracts students to explore STEM fields by Nur Ainaa Adhreena, Muhamad Shukri

“…PEKAN, 21 August 2023 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), in collaboration with Sekolah Kebangsaan Assunta Convent, for the first time organised the Professor Turun Padang Programme with the concept of Robotic Bootcamp 2023 which will last for three days starting today.…”
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Modulation of matrix converters with improved performance by Rong, Run Jie.

“…Both the simulation results and experimental results are presented in the last part of the report.…”
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Information services in the real estate industry by Baharudin Nordin

“…Real estate has been a 'hot' issue in Singapore for the last decade. The escalating prices have made real estate a lucrative business. …”
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Random by Koh, Bryan Theng Hui, Chan, Melody, Tang, Weixin

“…The film follows the execution of the first MRT random killer in Singapore, who left the nation with a mysterious last word “bao”. Jia Hao, the son of one of the victims, begins his journey to search for an answer and closure – the motive behind the killing.…”
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Kite might by Xiong, Wei

“…Inspired by classic stories such as Aesop’s “Tortoise and the Hare” and hugely well-liked television series “Avatar: The Last Air bender”, Kite Might seeks to tell a humorous story and at the same time share simple morale lessons with its viewers.…”
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A parent-friendly Android application by Cao, Yuxuan

“…Another is to provide a place for the teachers to look out for students. Last is that allowing users to share experience in the free discussion forum. …”
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Timor-Leste’s Challenges : Year After the May 2018 Elections by Menon, Vijayalakshmi

“…A year after the last parliamentary elections, in which the Alliance for Change (AMP) coalition won a clear majority, the 2018 and 2019 budgets have been passed, ending a period of considerable uncertainty and gridlock. …”
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Indonesia's regional diplomacy : imperative to maintain Asean cohesion by Sebastian, Leonard C

“…Indonesia’s more aggressive stance in regional diplomacy following ASEAN’s failure to reach a consensus at last week’s ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) is motivated by its desire to maintain regional cohesion and autonomy. …”
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How Scandinavian was the early Viking Age in the Northern Isles? by Griffiths, D

“…The two neighbouring North Atlantic archipelagos (Fig. 1) were the last substantive territorial additions to Scotland when, as the surviving insular parts of the Norse Earldom of Orkney, they were impignorated from the Danish to the Scottish crowns in 1468-1472. …”

OLIVER TWIST / by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author 457349

“…But Fagin isn't about to let his young recruit go so easily, and with vicious thug Bill Sikes among his henchmen, Oliver soon finds himself back in the criminals' lair, with many more travails to face on the torturous road to discovering the truth about his past. In Oliver Twist Dickens exposes the sordid underbelly of Victorian England, where rootless young innocents are at the mercy both of brutal institutions and the corrupting forces that lurk on the streets.…”

WHISPERS OF THE WIND / by Grace, Jeyna, author 655424

“…From the hazardous trip behind enemy lines to the festive East Asian-esque Meihua; from the kingdom hovering above the clouds to the military-driven Bevattna; from the heterogeneous society of a tunnelled realm to Aithan’s duel with the heir of Tentazoa, every step in his journey uncovers a gem of his past, present, and future. And in one foresight, Aithan learns the daunting fate of Zeruko that recharts his quest and redefines his role as king.…”