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Report copyright infringementby Barry G. Clarke (Author)At some time 30% of the world's land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and prope...

Multi-Scale Modeling of Structural Concrete

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Report copyright infringementby Koichi Maekawa (Author), Tetsuya Ishida (Author), Toshiharu Kishi (Author)Increases in computer power have now enabled engineers to combine materials science with structural mechanics in the design and the assessment of concrete structures. The techniques developed have become especially useful for the performance assessment of such structures under coupled mechanistic and environmental actions. This allows effective management of infrastructure over a much lon...

Mohr Circles, Stress Paths and Geotechnics

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Report copyright infringementby Richard H. G. Parry (Author)The second edition of this well established book has been comprehensively updated in line with recent developments. After presenting the fundamentals of stress and strain, and their graphical representation, the book includes chapters on failure states in soils and rocks, observed and elastic paths, and the use of discontinuities. New sections include shear bands and small strain behaviour, as well as the use of elastic shear modular...

Off Grid Solar: Photovoltaic solar power system for your home: An easy guide to install a solar power system in your home

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Report copyright infringementby Turgon Annárë (Author)Your desire may be to get your energy bill lowered or be independent of the payment all together. if this is you then this book is all you need. Solar energy is the answer to all your expensive energy consumption.Solar power is the most abundant of all renewable resources available. It is essentially a source of achieving safe energy for home use. It takes free power from the sun and uses it to power electrical equipment.More importantly, ...

Computer Networking First-Step: An introductory guide to understanding wireless and cloud technology, basic communications services and network securi

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Report copyright infringementby Norman Laurence (Author)If you want to know the basics of wireless technology and how you can set up networks and solve the security threats, then keep reading...Whether you want to know how to build a large network or a small one, you always have to start from the basics and this book is full of information in this respect. Anything and everything that you need to know about the world of wireless networks is present in this book. The book has been written keep...

Fast Track Ham Radio Facts: A collection of useful knowledge for informed amateur radio operators.

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Burnette (Author)Created by the award-winning author of the Fast Track Ham License books and audio programs, Fast Track Ham Radio Facts is the reference to keep by your radio. What's the lowest frequency for Generals in the 80 meter band? How long is a dipole antenna for 20 meters? How much power are you losing if your SWR is 3.2:1? Where can Technicians operate in the 15 meter band? What country's call signs begin with S9? All that and more is in Ham R...

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Saylor (Author), Brad Saylor (Author), Natalie Saylor (Author)For nearly 60 Years, Leland Saylor has been the leader in cost consulting in the U.S. 2020 Marks the 58th Edition of Current Construction Costs, used by owners, architects, builders and public officials to estimate the cost of projects from houses to schools to airports to skyscrapers. From the simple to the iconic, Saylor is the one professionals turn to for cost advice. Number of P...

Computer Networking First-Step: A beginner's guide to understanding computer architecture and mastering communications system including CISCO, CCNA, C

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Report copyright infringementby Norman Laurence (Author)Do you have a big interest in computers and how they work? Have you been looking at some of the steps that you can take to learn more about computer networking and all of the different parts that come with it? Would you like to learn all of this in a safe and secure manner that can make life easier? Then this is the guidebook for you. In this guidebook, we are going to spend some time taking a look at some of the steps that we need to fo...

Geomechanics for Energy and a Sustainable Environment

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Report copyright infringementby Gye-Chun Cho (Guest Editor), Ilhan Chang (Guest Editor)This book describes recent advances in geomechanics for energy and the sustainable environment. Four research articles, related to high-level radioactive nuclear waste disposal stability, geological effect and wellbore stability considerations for methane gas hydrate production, and artificial soil freezing, are presented in this book. In addition, a comprehensive state-of-the-art review verifies the strong...

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Report copyright infringementby James S. J. Schwartz (Author)Space exploration, especially the recent push for the commercialization and militarization of space, is attracting increased attention not only from the wider public and the private sector but also from scholars in a wide range of disciplines. At this moment of uncertainty about the future direction of national spaceflight programs, The Value of Science in Space Exploration defends the idea, often overlooked, that the scientific und...

Learn AI and Human-Robot Interaction from Asimov's I, Robot Stories: Robotics Through Science Fiction vol. 2

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Report copyright infringementby Robin R. Murphy (Author)Learn about artificial intelligence and human-robot interaction by reading nine famous short stories, each accompanied by an explanation of the real science at the level of a TED talk.Artificial intelligence for robots may be the most transformative technology of the future digital revolution. But AI isn't just about the algorithms on the inside of the robot, it is also about how those algorithms will impact how we humans will work with ...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Schwengler (Author)Wireless and Cellular Communications explains aspects of the wireless industry and presents in-depth treatment of radio propagation modeling, atmospheric and weather impacts, multipath, Doppler effect, fading and shadowing. The book covers important radio technologies such as CDMA and OFDMA, outlines their principles as well as their applications to modern radio standards like LTE 4G, 5G, and their network architectures. About the auth...

US-China Competition and the South China Sea Disputes

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Report copyright infringementby Huiyun Feng (Editor), Kai He (Editor)This edited book addresses these questions systematically and theoretically, with contributions from leading scholars in the field of US-China relations and Asian security. It elevates the analysis of the SCS disputes from maritime and legal issues to the strategic level between the United States and China.Author BiographyHuiyun Feng is Senior Lecturer in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith Unive...

What Great Teachers Do Differently: Nineteen Things That Matter Most

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Report copyright infringementby Todd Whitaker (Author)What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.Author BiographyTodd Whitaker (@toddwhitaker) is a leading presenter in the field of education and has written more than 50 books including the bestseller What Great Principals Do Differently. He is a professor of educational leadership at the University of ...

Sustainable Energy Systems Planning, Integration and Management

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Report copyright infringementby Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam (Guest Editor), Behnam Mohammadi-Ivatloo (Guest Editor), Somayeh Asadi (Guest Editor)Energy systems worldwide are undergoing major transformation as a consequence of the transition towards the widespread use of clean and sustainable energy sources. Basically, this involves massive changes in technical and organizational levels together with tremendous technological upgrades in different sectors ranging from energy generation and transmiss...

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Report copyright infringementby Craig A. Roberts (Author), John Andrae (Author)Fescue toxicosis continues to be one of the most devastating problems in forage-livestock agriculture. Because there is presently no cure, using the most up-to-date management and prevention approaches are crucial. The 2nd edition of this important guide presents an easy-to-understand description of this complex problem, along with recommendations that are practical for real farm use.Author BiographyCraig Roberts i...

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Report copyright infringementby Bernard Stiegler (Author), Daniel Ross (Translator)French philosopher Bernard Stiegler began his annual lecture series at Nanjing University in 2016, offering eight lectures per year. The first four years of these lectures are included in this volume and amount to a distillation of the movement of his work in this period as well as an engagement with China at a time when its place in the questions about the global future is becoming increasingly central. This m...

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Report copyright infringementby Sun Tzu (Author)Written more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is the world's most renowned text on martial strategy and tactics. More than just a military manual, it also holds the keys to victory in life itself; hence, it still resonates with readers. In this book, Sun Tzu explains when and how to engage opponents in order to overcome difficult situations; elucidates how to succeed by motivating soldiers and lever...

Animalia: An Anti-Imperial Bestiary for Our Times

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Report copyright infringementby Antoinette Burton (Editor), Renisa Mawani (Editor)From yaks and vultures to whales and platypuses, animals have played central roles in the history of British imperial control. The contributors to Animalia analyze twenty-six animals-domestic, feral, predatory, and mythical-whose relationship to imperial authorities and settler colonists reveals how the presumed racial supremacy of Europeans underwrote the history of Western imperialism. Victorian imperial autho...

Highspeed-Warships: An overview about naval fast attack crafts, catamarans, trimarans, hydrofoils and hovercrafts

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Report copyright infringementby Christof Schramm (Author)'To be faster than anything stronger or to be stronger than anything faster' - has always been the motto of fast naval combat units. From the steam-powered World War I torpedo boat to the U.S. Navy's newest high-speed trimaran, speed has always been a key quality for survival on the naval battlefield. Here you can learn about the history of the high-speed fighterships, speedboats, hovercrafts, hydrofoils or catamarans that were and are ...

Climate Change: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

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Report copyright infringementby Harvard Business Review (Author), Andrew Winston (Author), Andrew McAfee (Author)Climate change is threatening our world. How are you responding? Heat waves, flooding, extreme storms, harsh winters. The effects of climate change are only getting worse. How can you ensure your organization is taking the right steps to mitigate this threat--and what can you, as an individual, do to help? These articles by experts and researchers will help you understand how clima...

Modern Stone-Cutting and Masonry: With special reference to the making of working drawings. First Edition

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Report copyright infringementby John S. Siebert (Author), Frederic C. Biggin (Author)Modern Stone-Cutting and Masonry - With special reference to the making of working drawings. First Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literat...

Podcasting for Beginners: How to Start and Grow a Successful and Profitable Podcast

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Hunt (Author)Discover how to create a successful podcast with the help of this amazing guide!Want to start a profitable podcast? Do you have a message to share with the world, but you're not sure where to start? Then keep reading!Inside this book, you'll uncover comprehensive, powerful strategies for creating a successful podcast. With reference to technical tools, building your brand, and generating traffic for free, this incredible guide is your all-in...

Agile Project Management: The Complete Guide for Beginners to Scrum, Agile Project Management, and Software Development

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Report copyright infringementby Greg Caldwell (Author)Have you ever tried your hand at software development only to find out that it's much harder than you prepared for? Not only do you have to make sure that your skills are up to par with everybody else but there is also the matter of coordinating with everyone involved in that project.And with Collaboration comes the potential for complexity. Soon enough, you'll be juggling different deadlines and correspondences, deal with differences in d...

Dangerous Science: Science Policy and Risk Analysis for Scientists and Engineers

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel J. Rozell (Author)The public is generally enthusiastic about the latest science and technology, but sometimes research threatens the physical safety or ethical norms of society. When this happens, scientists and engineers can find themselves unprepared in the midst of an intense science policy debate. In the absence of convincing evidence, technological optimists and skeptics struggle to find common values on which to build consensus. The best way to avo...

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2021: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling

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Report copyright infringementby Elliot J. Gindis (Author), Robert C. Kaebisch (Author)Up and Running with AutoCAD 2021: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instruction, examples and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mi...

Superpower: Australia's Low-Carbon Opportunity

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Report copyright infringementby Ross Garnaut (Author)We have unparalleled renewable energy resources. We also have the necessary scientific skills. Australia could be the natural home for an increasing proportion of global industry. But how do we make this happen? In this crisp, compelling book, Australia's leading thinker about climate and energy policy offers a road map for progress, covering energy, transport, agriculture, the international scene and more. Rich in ideas and practical optim...

Digital Technology and the Practices of Humanities Research

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Edmon (Editor)How does technology impact research practices in the humanities? How does digitisation shape scholarly identity? How do we negotiate trust in the digital realm? What is scholarship, what forms can it take, and how does it acquire authority?This diverse set of essays demonstrate the importance of asking such questions, bringing together established and emerging scholars from a variety of disciplines, at a time when data is increasingly bei...

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Crossing the Bridge of the Digital Divide: A Walk with Global Leaders (HC)

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony H. Normore (Editor), Antonia Issa Lahera (Editor)Crossing the Bridge of the Digital Divide: A Walk with Global Leaders explores the combined effect of the rapid growth of information as an increasingly fragmented information base, a large component of which is available only to people with money and/or acceptable institutional affiliations. In the recent past, the outcome of these challenges has been characterized as the 'digital divide' between the inf...

Becoming Audible: Sounding Animality in Performance

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Report copyright infringementby Austin McQuinn (Author)Explores the phenomenon of human and animal acoustic entanglements in art and performance. Author Biography Austin McQuinn is a visual artist, based in Ireland whose work questions human-animal relationships and how they are played out in culture. McQuinn's studio practice spans twenty-five years of solo and selected exhibitions, major public and nonprofit commissioned exhibitions and installations, and projects for private collections. H...

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Report copyright infringementby Cristiano Cristiano Fragassa (Guest Editor), Elizaldo Domingues Dos Santos (Guest Editor), Nenad Nenad Djordjevic (Guest Editor)Engineering mathematics is a branch of applied mathematics where mathematical methods and techniques are implemented for solving problems related to the engineering and industry. It also represents a multidisciplinary approach where theoretical and practical aspects are deeply merged with the aim at obtaining optimized solutions. In li...