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Due to increasing population, decreased cultivable land, and mounting scarcity of water, it is essential to optimize the use of available resources. Climate change is occurring across the world but its effect may be local or region-specific, including localized watershed management. In order to minimize these effects, governments and environmental agencies encourage the adoption of "climate-smart" agricultural technologies, which involve implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watersheds. Natural ecosystems, in their altered states, have always been relied upon to support the continuity of agricultural production and ecosystem services, such as flood and erosion control, mediation of water quality, stream flow regulation, microclimate regulation, and biodiversity in its various forms. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the adoption of these sustainable water management practices has resulted in savings of water and energy as well as a reduction of carbon emissions, decreased erosion, increased organic matter content and biotic activity in soils, increased crop water availability and thus resilience to drought, improved recharge of aquifers, and reduced impact of the variability in weather due to climate change. Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change examines all of these issues and provides best practices for sustainability.

Features:

Presents the latest research in hydrology, hydraulics, water resources engineering, and agricultural best practices Examines water management practices to best address and ideally mitigate climate change Explains the nexus of agriculture, micro irrigation, AI applications in water management, and the impact of climate change on water resources Includes practical examples to present practical insights on water management for climate change mitigation.

Due to increasing population, decreased cultivable land, and mounting scarcity of water, it is essential to optimize the use of available resources. Climate change is occurring across the world but its effect may be local or region-specific, including localized watershed management. In order to minimize these effects, governments and environmental agencies encourage the adoption of "climate-smart" agricultural technologies, which involve implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watersheds. Natural ecosystems, in their altered states, have always been relied upon to support the continuity of agricultural production and ecosystem services, such as flood and erosion control, mediation of water quality, stream flow regulation, microclimate regulation, and biodiversity in its various forms. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the adoption of these sustainable water management practices has resulted in savings of water and energy as well as a reduction of carbon emissions, decreased erosion, increased organic matter content and biotic activity in soils, increased crop water availability and thus resilience to drought, improved recharge of aquifers, and reduced impact of the variability in weather due to climate change. Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change examines all of these issues and provides best practices for sustainability.

Features:

Presents the latest research in hydrology, hydraulics, water resources engineering, and agricultural best practices Examines water management practices to best address and ideally mitigate climate change Explains the nexus of agriculture, micro irrigation, AI applications in water management, and the impact of climate change on water resources Includes practical examples to present practical insights on water management for climate change mitigation.

This book focuses on the shared religious figure of Laldas/Khan, and uncovers fascinating historical and contemporary dimensions of Hindu-Muslim socio-cultural interactions around his shrines. It explores reformist and extremist politics that have influenced shared religious traditions, shedding light on the impact of the reformist ideologies of the Arya Samaj and Tablighi Jamaat on the followers of Laldas. It presents a compelling analysis of how some shared religious practices persist and adapt amidst the pressures of dominant reform movements. The inclusion of marginalised voices, particularly women, adds a poignant and powerful dimension to the narrative. Through its comprehensive and thought-provoking approach, the book provides valuable insights into the continuously evolving religious landscape of north Indian devotional Hinduism and popular Islam. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Due to increasing population, decreased cultivable land, and mounting scarcity of water, it is essential to optimize the use of available resources. Climate change is occurring across the world but its effect may be local or region-specific, including localized watershed management. In order to minimize these effects, governments and environmental agencies encourage the adoption of "climate-smart" agricultural technologies, which involve implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watersheds. Natural ecosystems, in their altered states, have always been relied upon to support the continuity of agricultural production and ecosystem services, such as flood and erosion control, mediation of water quality, stream flow regulation, microclimate regulation, and biodiversity in its various forms. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the adoption of these sustainable water management practices has resulted in savings of water and energy as well as a reduction of carbon emissions, decreased erosion, increased organic matter content and biotic activity in soils, increased crop water availability and thus resilience to drought, improved recharge of aquifers, and reduced impact of the variability in weather due to climate change. Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change examines all of these issues and provides best practices for sustainability.Features:Presents the latest research in hydrology, hydraulics, water resources engineering, and agricultural best practicesExamines water management practices to best address and ideally mitigate climate changeExplains the nexus of agriculture, micro irrigation, AI applications in water management, and the impact of climate change on water resourcesIncludes practical examples to present practical insights on water management for climate change mitigation.

Due to increasing population, decreased cultivable land, and mounting scarcity of water, it is essential to optimize the use of available resources. Climate change is occurring across the world but its effect may be local or region-specific, including localized watershed management. In order to minimize these effects, governments and environmental agencies encourage the adoption of "climate-smart" agricultural technologies, which involve implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watersheds. Natural ecosystems, in their altered states, have always been relied upon to support the continuity of agricultural production and ecosystem services, such as flood and erosion control, mediation of water quality, stream flow regulation, microclimate regulation, and biodiversity in its various forms. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the adoption of these sustainable water management practices has resulted in savings of water and energy as well as a reduction of carbon emissions, decreased erosion, increased organic matter content and biotic activity in soils, increased crop water availability and thus resilience to drought, improved recharge of aquifers, and reduced impact of the variability in weather due to climate change. Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change examines all of these issues and provides best practices for sustainability.Features:Presents the latest research in hydrology, hydraulics, water resources engineering, and agricultural best practicesExamines water management practices to best address and ideally mitigate climate changeExplains the nexus of agriculture, micro irrigation, AI applications in water management, and the impact of climate change on water resourcesIncludes practical examples to present practical insights on water management for climate change mitigation.

This book integrates microbiology with soil science, chemistry, and ecology to analyse the functions of microorganisms in the soil environment. It covers the status and application of microbiology in modern agriculture and discusses various fundamental allied concepts.The subject matter in this book also details –Microorganism groupsIndustrial MicrobiologyBiotechnology and Genetic EngineeringEnvironmental MicrobiologyNutritional Media and their PreparationsPrint edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

This book explores practical solutions for the reutilization, recycling, and disposal of industrial waste residues to foster sustainable development. It delves into both foundational concepts and recent advancements in the tribological applications of industrial waste residues as reinforcing phases in composite materials, with a focus on addressing the environmental impact of solid industrial waste. Additionally, this book highlights emerging themes such as decision-making algorithms, artificial intelligence, computational techniques, and machine learning in the context of industrial waste-reinforced composites.Key Features:Provides up-to-date knowledge with current trends related to industrial waste management and their potential for utilization in compositesEmphasizes industrial waste management laws and regulations, market dynamics, and new developments in waste reinforcement materialsIncludes ceramic matrix composites with industrial wastes as reinforcementsCovers the broad application area of tribology by means of composite materialsDiscusses the utilization of industrial wastes to strengthen bio-based composites/biocompositesThis book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science and civil engineering.

This book explores the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the domain of composite manufacturing industries. It showcases how Industry 4.0 technologies can affect the production, design, quality control, and sustainability processes within the composite manufacturing industries, and:Provides insights into the implementation of Industry 4.0 and the performance of green and eco-friendly composite manufacturingDiscusses the calculation of carbon footprint, life cycle assessment, and cost-benefit analysis of Industry 4.0 technologies in composite manufacturingShowcases challenges, enablers, and frameworks of green, eco-friendly, and sustainable compositesHighlights the role of Industry 4.0 in composite manufacturing energy management and to enable the circularity of composite materialCovers applications of Industry 4.0 in the selection of composite materials and the impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainable green compositesThe text is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, and production engineering.

This book integrates microbiology with soil science, chemistry, and ecology to analyse the functions of microorganisms in the soil environment. It covers the status and application of microbiology in modern agriculture and discusses various fundamental allied concepts.

The subject matter in this book also details –

Microorganism groups Industrial Microbiology Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Environmental Microbiology Nutritional Media and their Preparations

Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

This book integrates microbiology with soil science, chemistry, and ecology to analyse the functions of microorganisms in the soil environment. It covers the status and application of microbiology in modern agriculture and discusses various fundamental allied concepts.

The subject matter in this book also details –

Microorganism groups Industrial Microbiology Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Environmental Microbiology Nutritional Media and their Preparations

Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

This book explores practical solutions for the reutilization, recycling, and disposal of industrial waste residues to foster sustainable development. It delves into both foundational concepts and recent advancements in the tribological applications of industrial waste residues as reinforcing phases in composite materials, with a focus on addressing the environmental impact of solid industrial waste. Additionally, this book highlights emerging themes such as decision-making algorithms, artificial intelligence, computational techniques, and machine learning in the context of industrial waste-reinforced composites.Key Features: Provides up-to-date knowledge with current trends related to industrial waste management and their potential for utilization in composites Emphasizes industrial waste management laws and regulations, market dynamics, and new developments in waste reinforcement materials Includes ceramic matrix composites with industrial wastes as reinforcements Covers the broad application area of tribology by means of composite materials Discusses the utilization of industrial wastes to strengthen bio-based composites/biocomposites This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science and civil engineering.

This book explores the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the domain of composite manufacturing industries. It showcases how Industry 4.0 technologies can affect the production, design, quality control, and sustainability processes within the composite manufacturing industries, and: Provides insights into the implementation of Industry 4.0 and the performance of green and eco-friendly composite manufacturing Discusses the calculation of carbon footprint, life cycle assessment, and cost-benefit analysis of Industry 4.0 technologies in composite manufacturing Showcases challenges, enablers, and frameworks of green, eco-friendly, and sustainable composites Highlights the role of Industry 4.0 in composite manufacturing energy management and to enable the circularity of composite material Covers applications of Industry 4.0 in the selection of composite materials and the impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainable green composites The text is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, and production engineering.

This book explores practical solutions for the reutilization, recycling, and disposal of industrial waste residues to foster sustainable development. It delves into both foundational concepts and recent advancements in the tribological applications of industrial waste residues as reinforcing phases in composite materials, with a focus on addressing the environmental impact of solid industrial waste. Additionally, this book highlights emerging themes such as decision-making algorithms, artificial intelligence, computational techniques, and machine learning in the context of industrial waste-reinforced composites.Key Features: Provides up-to-date knowledge with current trends related to industrial waste management and their potential for utilization in composites Emphasizes industrial waste management laws and regulations, market dynamics, and new developments in waste reinforcement materials Includes ceramic matrix composites with industrial wastes as reinforcements Covers the broad application area of tribology by means of composite materials Discusses the utilization of industrial wastes to strengthen bio-based composites/biocomposites This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science and civil engineering.

This book explores the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies in the domain of composite manufacturing industries. It showcases how Industry 4.0 technologies can affect the production, design, quality control, and sustainability processes within the composite manufacturing industries, and: Provides insights into the implementation of Industry 4.0 and the performance of green and eco-friendly composite manufacturing Discusses the calculation of carbon footprint, life cycle assessment, and cost-benefit analysis of Industry 4.0 technologies in composite manufacturing Showcases challenges, enablers, and frameworks of green, eco-friendly, and sustainable composites Highlights the role of Industry 4.0 in composite manufacturing energy management and to enable the circularity of composite material Covers applications of Industry 4.0 in the selection of composite materials and the impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainable green composites The text is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, and production engineering.

This book aims to explore multidisciplinary perspectives on how AI can support innovation in water engineering and climate adaptation strategies. It brings together contributions from experts in environmental science, hydrology, data science, and sustainability studies to showcase state-of-the-art applications, identify limitations, and envision future directions where AI becomes a cornerstone of water resilience and climate-smart planning. Water is one of the most critical resources for life, economic development, and environmental balance. However, increasing pressures from climate change, population growth, and urbanization are making water management more complex, uncertain, and fragile. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful technological ally, capable of transforming how we model, manage, and preserve water resources. The book aims to bridge the gap between data science, engineering, and policymaking by showcasing innovative AI-driven solutions that address water-related challenges in the context of global sustainability goals. This book can serve as a valuable resource for students interested in artificial intelligence, environmental engineering, climate science, and sustainable development. Additionally, it can be a key reference for researchers and academics as it compiles the latest advancements and interdisciplinary approaches in these fields.

The Oracle's Attention: Discover Peace, Clarity, and Supernatural Focus Within by Sunny Sharma is a practical guide to mastering your attention in a world designed to steal it. Focus isn't about effort-it's about clarity, discipline, and protecting your mind from constant distractions. This book teaches you how to create mental stillness, build deep work habits, and concentrate with precision on what truly matters. Through strategic frameworks and actionable insights, you'll learn to stop multitasking, minimize mental noise, and enter states of flow where productivity feels effortless. Whether you're a student, professional, or creative, The Oracle's Attention will help you sharpen your attention like a skill-not rely on it as a mood. It's time to train your mind, direct your focus, and regain control of your life-one clear task at a time.

Every Damn Day: How Consistency Creates Freedom, Power, and Results by Sunny Sharma is a no-fluff manual on the quiet force that drives everything-consistency. Motivation comes and goes, but consistency builds momentum, habits, and success that compound over time. This book shows you how to become the kind of person who follows through, even when it's boring, hard, or slow. You'll learn to structure your day, eliminate friction, and stick to the work that moves the needle-without burning out or giving in to excuses. With practical tools and straight talk, you'll stop relying on motivation and start building results through structure, clarity, and discipline. If you're tired of starting over, this is how to make progress predictable-by showing up every damn day.

The Dominion Minute: Rule the Smallest Units of Time to Win the Largest Battles by Sunny Sharma is a clear, actionable guide to mastering your most limited resource-time. This book shows you how to take full ownership of every minute by aligning your tasks with priorities, designing systems that reduce friction, and creating habits that make productivity effortless. You'll learn how to stop reacting and start structuring your day around what truly moves the needle. Whether you struggle with procrastination, distractions, or overwhelm, The Dominion Minute offers a practical framework to help you focus, finish, and free up time for what matters. Time management isn't about doing more-it's about doing the right things, consistently and intentionally. Win the day by owning the minute.

The Last Excuse: Command the Daylight-Before the Darkness Creeps In by Sunny Sharma is a powerful framework for developing self-discipline in a world built for distraction, delay, and emotional comfort. This book teaches you how to take control of your choices, behavior, and direction-especially when it's uncomfortable. Discipline isn't about being harsh with yourself; it's about being loyal to your long-term self over your momentary moods. Inside, you'll find tools to eliminate excuses, build accountability, strengthen routines, and follow through on what matters most. When motivation fails, discipline stays. If you're tired of inconsistency, distractions, or half-finished plans, this book will help you rebuild your standards from the ground up-and stick to them with clarity and control. No more waiting. No more wandering. No more excuses.

The Loopstone Prophecy: Break Old Patterns and Build the Life You Choose by Sunny Sharma is a practical guide to understanding and reshaping your habits-so they serve your future, not repeat your past. This book breaks down the science and psychology behind how habits are formed, how they stick, and how to replace them with smarter, lasting behaviors. You'll learn how to identify your core loops, break bad cycles, and create systems that make growth automatic. Through clear frameworks and sustainable methods, this book helps you remove friction, build discipline, and track progress without burnout. Habits aren't just routines-they're identity in motion. And when you take control of them, you take control of your life. If you're ready to stop cycling through failure and start building the future on purpose, this is your blueprint.

The Crown of Perspective: Rule Your World by Changing the Way You See It by Sunny Sharma is a guide to reshaping your mindset so you can respond to challenges with strength, clarity, and control. How you see the world determines how you move through it. This book helps you challenge limiting beliefs, shift mental filters, and adopt a lens that empowers growth instead of resistance. It teaches you how to stop reacting from habit and start responding with intention. Whether you're facing setbacks, self-doubt, or emotional conflict, The Crown of Perspective equips you with mental frameworks to see clearly, act wisely, and think strategically. You don't need to change everything around you-just how you see it. Perspective is power. And once you wear the crown, everything changes.

The Crown of the Finishers: Only the Focused Rise-Only the Committed Win by Sunny Sharma is a sharp, actionable guide to setting goals that stick-and finishing what you start. This isn't about wish lists or vague intentions. It's about defining what matters, breaking it down into clear steps, and staying committed until it's done. This book shows you how to set meaningful targets, avoid distraction traps, and build daily momentum without losing sight of the bigger picture. You'll learn how to prioritize effectively, track progress with purpose, and push through resistance when motivation fades. If you're tired of abandoning ideas halfway, The Crown of the Finishers will give you the mindset, structure, and follow-through you need to go from goal-setter to goal-finisher-consistently.

The Boldblood Legacy: Confidence Isn't Inherited-It's Forged by Sunny Sharma is a practical guide to building true, earned confidence-without noise, ego, or fake affirmations. Confidence is not a personality trait-it's a habit of showing up, standing firm, and following through. This book helps you develop internal certainty by mastering your self-talk, body language, and behavior patterns. You'll learn to handle rejection, step into discomfort, and stop relying on external validation to feel worthy. Through simple, powerful actions, you'll replace doubt with clarity and hesitation with presence. Whether you're speaking up, leading others, or simply trusting yourself more-The Boldblood Legacy gives you the mindset and systems to build confidence that lasts. Not loud. Not lucky. Earned.

Calm Is a Superpower: Stay Grounded When Life Gets Intense by Sunny Sharma is a practical guide to mastering your emotions in high-pressure environments. Emotional intelligence isn't about controlling how you feel-it's about understanding emotions, using them wisely, and staying balanced when everything around you isn't. This book teaches you how to identify emotional triggers, regulate your responses, and build stronger relationships without losing your center. You'll learn how to handle conflict, reduce emotional reactivity, and stay composed when the stakes are high. If you've ever said something you regret, taken things personally, or felt overwhelmed by your own reactions, this book gives you the tools to reset in real-time. Calm isn't weakness-it's emotional leadership. And in today's world, that's the real advantage.

Calm Is a Superpower: Stay Grounded When Life Gets Intense by Sunny Sharma is a practical guide to mastering your emotions in high-pressure environments. Emotional intelligence isn't about controlling how you feel-it's about understanding emotions, using them wisely, and staying balanced when everything around you isn't. This book teaches you how to identify emotional triggers, regulate your responses, and build stronger relationships without losing your center. You'll learn how to handle conflict, reduce emotional reactivity, and stay composed when the stakes are high. If you've ever said something you regret, taken things personally, or felt overwhelmed by your own reactions, this book gives you the tools to reset in real-time. Calm isn't weakness-it's emotional leadership. And in today's world, that's the real advantage.

The Deep Work Dominion: Find Your Zone and Work with Laser Intensity by Sunny Sharma is your blueprint for maximizing productivity by focusing deeply, not working endlessly. In a distracted world, surface effort isn't enough. This book shows you how to protect your time, block out interruptions, and enter sustained periods of focused work that move real results forward. You'll learn how to manage energy, schedule with purpose, and reduce multitasking to near zero. Whether you're writing, building, coding, or problem-solving, The Deep Work Dominion helps you train your brain to go further, deeper, and faster-with less stress. No more busywork. No more scattered effort. Just clear, focused execution on what matters most.

The Fire That Won't Die: When Passion Meets Purpose, Nothing Can Stop You by Sunny Sharma is a practical guide to building a life powered by alignment-not accident. Passion gives you energy. Purpose gives you direction. This book helps you connect both so you can stop drifting and start driving. You'll learn how to identify your core values, clarify what truly matters, and take consistent steps toward a life that feels meaningful and energizing. It's not about chasing motivation-it's about building a system around what lights you up and drives you forward. Whether you're starting from scratch or reigniting something that faded, The Fire That Won't Die shows you how to sustain purpose and passion through clarity, action, and discipline.

Lead the Legacy: See the Bigger Picture. Inspire the Greater Vision by Sunny Sharma is a leadership manual for those who want to lead with clarity, courage, and responsibility. Leadership isn't about control-it's about alignment, trust, and vision. This book teaches you how to lead yourself first, then others, by making strong decisions, managing people with empathy, and staying committed to long-term impact. Whether you're in a formal leadership role or simply want to lead better in life, Lead the Legacy helps you build influence through integrity and example. You'll learn how to communicate clearly, adapt under pressure, and inspire consistent action. Real leaders don't just manage-they shape futures. And it starts by thinking bigger than yourself.