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Building for the Atomic Age: An Industrial Archaeology of the United Kingdom's Nuclear Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Wayne D. Cocroft (Author)This book is an exploration of the industrial archaeology of Britain's 'atomic age' the physical traces of what remains and what has been lost of this endeavour. To many in the generation of post-war readers of broadsheet newspapers, the technical press, 'boys' own' comics, and viewers of upbeat cinema newsreels, the industry's early leaders - the 'nuclear knights', William Penney, John Cockcroft and Christopher Hinton - were household ...

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Report copyright infringementby Josephine Berry Slater (Editor), Anthony Iles (Editor)FEATURING: WHAT NEXT FOR EDUCATION STRUGGLES? Sarah Taylor LOGISTICS AND OPPOSITION Alberto Toscano ANXIOUS RESILIENCE Mark Neocleous SPAGHETTI COMMUNISM? Benjamin Noys FTH: THE SAVAGE AND BEYOND Howard Slater THE DARK ARTS Stefan Szczelkun REFLECTIONS ON THE ARAB SPRING Anustup Basu RIOT POLIT-ECON The Khalid Qureshi Foundation & Chelsea Ives Youth Centre Number of Pages: 192 D...

The Stratagems, and the Aqueducts of Rome, With an English Translation

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Report copyright infringementby Clemens Herschel (Author), Charles Edwin Bennett (Author), Rome Rome (Author)This volume combines Sextus Julius Frontinus's "The Stratagems" with his work on "The Aqueducts of Rome," offering a comprehensive look into Roman military tactics and civil engineering. "The Stratagems" details various military strategies and anecdotes from Roman history, providing insights into the leadership and resourcefulness of Roman commanders. "The Aqueducts of Rome" meticulous...

Will It Stand Up?: A Professional Engineer's View of the Creation of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium

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Report copyright infringementby Derek Allen Mason (Author)Will it Stand Up? Uses the London 2012 Olympic Stadium to demonstrate the seven principles for running successful projects. As well as sharing what went on behind the scenes of this iconic stadium, it provides you with a clear blueprint for improving your own project outcomes. Whether you're an architect, engineer, developer or contractor, you'll find this book both entertaining and educational.Author BiographyDerek Mason CEng Pr...

Excavation & Grading Handbook - Paperback

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by Nick Capachi (Author), John Capachi (Author) Number of Pages: 509 Dimensions: 1.3 x 10.8 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 01, 2006

Original Sin: Power, Technology and War in Outer Space - Hardcover

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by Bleddyn E. Bowen (Author)Space technology was developed to enhance the killing power of the state. The Moon landings and the launch of the Space Shuttle were mere sideshows, drawing public attention away from the real goal: military and economic control of space as a source of power on Earth. Today, as Bleddyn E. Bowen vividly recounts, thousands of satellites work silently in the background to provide essential military, intelligence and economic capabilities. No major power can do withou...

Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy: Theory and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby S. Mekala (Editor), Geetha R (Editor)This book explores innovative pedagogical practices and teaching and learning strategies in the engineering curriculum for empowered learning. It highlights the urgency for developing specific skill sets among students that meet the current market recruitment needs. The authors present a detailed framework for fostering a higher level of competence in students especially in their communication skills, their knowledge of medi...

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Report copyright infringementby William Gibson (Author)A collection of New York Times bestselling author William Gibson's articles and essays about contemporary culture--a privileged view into the mind of a writer whose thinking has shaped not only a generation of writers but our entire culture... Though best known for his fiction, William Gibson is as much in demand for his cutting-edge observations on the world we live in now. Originally printed in publications as varied as Wired, the New Y...

A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Forces

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Schading (Author), Richard Schading (Author), Virginia Holeman (Author)Attention! Learn more about your military now! Does a corporal have to salute a lieutenant or is it the other way around? What are forward-deployed units? Is an "armored cow" a type of tank or something soldiers eat? Are Polaris missiles dropped from the air or launched from a submarine? If someone calls you a "Cat 4" should you be honored or offended? Do you feel lost when it comes ...

Bambi vs. Godzilla: On the Nature, Purpose, and Practice of the Movie Business

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Report copyright infringementby David Mamet (Author)From the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and playwright: an exhilaratingly subversive inside look at Hollywood from a filmmaker who's always played by his own rules. Who really reads the scripts at the film studios? How is a screenplay like a personals ad? Why are there so many producers listed in movie credits? And what on earth do those producers do anyway? Refreshingly unafraid to offend, Mamet provides hilarious, surprising, and ref...

The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments: Using Locally Sourced Materials to Make Mineral and Biological Extracts and Ferments - Paperback

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by Nigel Palmer (Author), John Kempf (Foreword by)Revitalize your garden--and go beyond compost--by making your own biologically diverse inoculants and mineral-rich amendments using leaf mold, weeds, eggshells, bones, and other materials available for little or no cost In The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, experimental gardener and author Nigel Palmer provides practical, detailed instructions that are accessible to every grower who wants to achieve a truly sustainable gar...

Practice of Research Methodology in Civil Engineering and Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Amjad Almusaed (Author), Asaad Almssad (Author), Ibrahim Yitmen (Author)This book offers a comprehensive exploration of research methodology, providing invaluable insights for students and researchers in the AEC industry and engineering fields. Through this book, readers learn the theoretical and practical aspects of research design and academic writing, making it an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in scholarly investigation. This book covers a wide r...

Everything in the shop wants to kill you (and how to stop it) A knifemaker's guide to shop safety

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Report copyright infringementby Nathanael Grant (Author)Everything in the shop wants to kill you.Knife making is an incredibly rewarding craft, but it is also one of the more dangerous hobbies or professions you can pursue. Grinders, hammers, forges, belts, chemicals, and razor-sharp steel do not care how experienced you are. One careless moment can cost you a finger, your eyesight, or worse.Whether you are just starting your journey, a seasoned bladesmith, or a concerned loved one, this prac...

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel T Freeman & Co (Created by)This book features a collection of New England hooked rugs. Each rug is a unique work of art that reflects the history and culture of the region. The book includes full-color photographs and detailed descriptions of each rug, as well as information on the art of rug hooking.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in t...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Edward Garber (Author)"Building and Flying Model Aircraft" is a comprehensive and practical guide to the intricate art of model aviation. Written during the golden age of flight, this work serves as an essential manual for enthusiasts and aspiring aviators, detailing the principles of aerodynamics and the craftsmanship required to create functional miniature aircraft. The book provides step-by-step instructions on materials, tools, and assembly techniques,...

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Report copyright infringementby Herbert H. 1877- Vertrees (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work i...

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Report copyright infringementby Adolf Hopp (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important eno...

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Report copyright infringementby Yair Margalit (Author)More than 150 years after Louis Pasteur attributed fermentation to a living organism, the field of wine microbiology and chemistry is vibrant with discovery. The last decade alone has seen great strides in our understanding of the biochemistry involved in vinification. In this new edition of his classic text, Yair Margalit gives the complete and current picture of the basic and advanced science behind these processes, making the updated Co...

Resilient Infrastructure: Mathematical Modeling, Assessment and Smart Sensing

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Report copyright infringementby Zhongkai Huang (Guest Editor), Dongming Zhang (Guest Editor), Xing-Tao Lin (Guest Editor)Resilient infrastructure is crucial for ensuring the sustained functionality of essential systems in the face of various challenges, including natural disasters, climate change, and other events. The purpose of this reprint book is to introduce advanced methods in mathematical modeling of engineering problems, assessment, and smart sensing of essential infrastructures to ad...

Towards Efficient Fuzzy Information Processing: Using the Principle of Information Diffusion

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Report copyright infringementby Chongfu Huang (Author), Yong Shi (Author)When we learn from books or daily experience, we make associations and draw inferences on the basis of information that is insufficient for under- standing. One example of insufficient information may be a small sample derived from observing experiments. With this perspective, the need for de- veloping a better understanding of the behavior of a small sample presents a problem that is far beyond purely academic importanc...

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Information and Communication Technologies

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Report copyright infringementby Yacine Laalaoui (Editor), Nizar Bouguila (Editor)Back JacketThis book presents various recent applications of Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication Technologies such as Search and Optimization methods, Machine Learning, Data Representation and Ontologies, and Multi-agent Systems. The main aim of this book is to help Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) practitioners in managing efficiently their platforms using AI tools and method...

Molecular Computing: Towards a Novel Computing Architecture for Complex Problem Solving

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Report copyright infringementby Weng-Long Chang (Author), Athanasios V. Vasilakos (Author)This textbook introduces a concise approach to the design of molecular algorithms for students or researchers who are interested in dealing with complex problems. Through numerous examples and exercises, you will understand the main difference of molecular circuits and traditional digital circuits to manipulate the same problem and you will also learn how to design a molecular algorithm of solving any a ...

Technology Development for Security Practitioners

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Report copyright infringementby Babak Akhgar (Editor), Dimitrios Kavallieros (Editor), Evangelos Sdongos (Editor)This volume is authored by a mix of global contributors from across the landscape of academia, research institutions, police organizations, and experts in security policy and private industry to address some of the most contemporary challenges within the global security domain. The latter includes protection of critical infrastructures (CI), counter-terrorism, application of dark w...

Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering with Maple

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph E. White (Author), Venkat R. Subramanian (Author)This book presents Maple solutions to a wide range of problems relevant to chemical engineers and others. Many of these solutions use Maple's symbolic capability to help bridge the gap between analytical and numerical solutions. The readers are strongly encouraged to refer to the references included in the book for a better understanding of the physics involved, and for the mathematical analysis. This book ...

Electronic Components Failure Analysis: Methods and Experience for Beginners

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Report copyright infringementby Tsai Feng Sung (Author)Electronic Components Failure Analysis for Beginners: Methods and ExperienceA Practical Guide to Instrument-Based Failure Diagnosis for BeginnersThis book provides practical experience in electronic factories for students majoring in electronics, beginners in electronics, and professionals in the electronics industry. It covers topics not taught in schools and introduces the causes of electronic component failure analysis.The colorful gra...

System Modeling and Optimization: Proceedings of the 21st Ifip Tc7 Conference Held in July 21st - 25th, 2003, Sophia Antipolis, France

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Report copyright infringementby John Cagnol (Editor), Jean Paul Zolesio (Editor)System Modeling and Optimization is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the recent advances in these two disciplines. The book collects, for the first time, selected articles from the 21st and most recent IFIP TC 7 conference in Sophia Antipolis, France. Applied mathematicians and computer scientists can attest to the ever-growing influence of these two subjects. The practical applications of sys...

Next Generation Optical Network Design and Modelling: Ifip Tc6 / Wg6.10 Sixth Working Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (Ondm 2002) F

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Bianco (Editor), Fabio Neri (Editor)Optical networks are leaving the labs and becoming a reality. Despite the current crisis of the telecom industry, our everyday life increasingly depends on communication networks for information exchange, medicine, education, data transfer, commerce, and many other endeavours. High capacity links are required by the large futemet traffic demand, and optical networks remain one of the most promising technologies for mee...

Integration of Operational Tasks in Chemical Plants- Investigating an Agent-Based Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Magid Nikraz (Author)The overall, coordinated management of different operational tasks in a chemical plant can improve operational efficiency. Although each of these tasks is responsible for a particular function, they are dependent on each other, which is why an approach wherein all the different tasks can be integrated into a single unified framework is desirable. While integration has important benefits, its realisation presents considerable challenges. Few...

Security Engineering for Vehicular It Systems: Improving the Trustworthiness and Dependability of Automotive It Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Marko Wolf (Author)Back JacketEven though most vehicular IT systems are indeed developed to face technical failures, they rarely consider a systematic malicious encroachment. However, in the degree that vehicular electronics are becoming software-driven, digitally networked and interactive IT systems, dependable security measures are essential to ensure driving safety and enable the automotive industry to achieve different legal requirements. Marko Wolf provid...

Robotics Research: The Tenth International Symposium

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Austin Jarvis (Editor), Alex Zelinsky (Editor)At the dawn of the new millennium, robotics is undergoing a major transfor- tion in scope and dimension. From a largely dominant industrial focus, robotics is rapidly expanding into the challenges of unstructured environments. Inter- ting with, assisting, serving, and exploring with humans, the emerging robots will increasingly touch people and their lives. The goal of this new series of Springer Tracts in A...

Robot Cognition and Navigation: An Experiment with Mobile Robots

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Report copyright infringementby Srikanta Patnaik (Author)This book presents the concept of cognition in a clear, lucid and highly comprehensive style. It provides an in-depth analysis of mathematical models, algorithms and demonstrates their application with the real life experiment. The text covers soft computing tools and techniques with fundamentals and also addresses the experimental details for robot programming and simulation for 3D perception, high-level image processing and machine le...

System-Level Test and Validation of Hardware/Software Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Matteo Sonza Reorda (Editor), Zebo Peng (Editor), Massimo Violante (Editor)New manufacturing technologies have made possible the integration of entire systems on a single chip. This new design paradigm, termed system-on-chip (SOC), together with its associated manufacturing problems, represents a real challenge for designers. SOC is also reshaping approaches to test and validation activities. These are beginning to migrate from the traditional register-transfer...