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Case Studies on Failure Investigations in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby Fabrizio Palmisano (Editor), Laurent Rus (Editor)Failures of structures occur in all parts of the world as the result of design errors, construction defects, abuse or misuse, ageing and deterioration of the structure, lack of maintenance, as well as environmental effects such as wind, flood, snow, earthquake and, of course, human errors. They can result in catastrophic human costs as well as heavy financial losses to all involved, including local economic growt...

Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town - Hardcover

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by Charles L. Marohn (Author)Discover insider secrets of how America's transportation system is designed, funded, and built - and how to make it work for your community In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America's transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to b...

The Art and Science of Grazing: How Grass Farmers Can Create Sustainable Systems for Healthy Animals and Farm Ecosystems - Paperback

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by Sarah Flack (Author), Hubert Karreman (Foreword by)Grazing management might seem simple: just put livestock in a pasture and let them eat their fill. However, as Sarah Flack explains in The Art and Science of Grazing, the pasture/livestock relationship is incredibly complex. If a farmer doesn't pay close attention to how the animals are grazing, the resulting poorly managed grazing system can be harmful to the health of the livestock, pasture plants, and soils. Well-managed pastures can in...

The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on Bbq, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes

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Report copyright infringementby Meathead (Author)"The only book on outdoor cookery you'll ever need." --Alton BrownAmazon May 2025 Best of the Month PickThe Meathead Method is where barbecue goes next. In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling, BBQ Hall of Famer and founder of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead presents a guide to new methods for great outdoor cooking with 114 creative and inspiring recipes. The Meathead Method is a toolbox...

The Paradox of Progress: Book 2: The Roses and Thorns of Artificial Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Michael M. Karch (Author)With opportunity comes uncertainty.An industrial revolution has begun: artificial intelligence is creating a cultural upheaval.But is this progress or peril? Is the potential really worth the risk?In The Paradox of Progress, Dr. Michael M. Karch delves into the ethical complexities of AI's rapid evolution. Drawing from a career spanning three decades in robotics, orthopedic surgery, and international disaster response, Dr. Karch investi...

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference

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Report copyright infringementby Arvind Narayanan (Author), Sayash Kapoor (Author)From two of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI--and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and products Confused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You're not alone. AI is everywhere--and few things are surrounded by so much hype, misinformation, and misunderstanding. In AI Snake Oil, computer scientists Arvind Naraya...

Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans (with a New Preface)

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Report copyright infringementby Melanie Mitchell (Author)Named One of the Five Best Books on AI by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal No technological development in recent history has generated as much excitement and terror--both utopian visions and apocalyptic nightmares--as artificial intelligence. Since generative AI and large language models exploded into our everyday lives in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, AI has been the topic on everyone's mind. And the award-winning au...

The Cybernetic Society: How Humans and Machines Will Shape the Future Together

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Report copyright infringementby Amir Husain (Author)"An optimistic, shimmering image of a world where AI operates in service to humankind" (Kirkus) argues that both the major risk and opportunity of AI is that humans and computers have fused, giving AI the ability to shape the future of human affairs Artificial intelligence is inescapable: at home, at work, in politics, and on the battlefield. In The Cybernetic Society, technologist Amir Husain argues that AI hasn't simply encroached on ev...

Mastering User Surveys: A Guide for UX Designers and Researchers

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Report copyright infringementby William Webb (Author)In an age where digital experiences can make or break businesses, understanding user experience (UX) and mastering the art of creating insightful surveys has never been more crucial. Dive deep into the world of UX research, where each chapter unfurls layers of expertise, insights, and actionable strategies. Whether you're a budding professional or seasoned in the realm of digital design, this book provides a fresh lens to view and evaluate ...

Practice Problems in Statistics and Data Reduction

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Report copyright infringementby Rahul Basu (Author)A collection of problems in Statistics and Data Reduction, useful in the Medical, Engineering and Financial fields. Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 26, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Marc Rotenberg (Author), Eleni Kyriakides (Author)The CAIDP AI Policy Sourcebook is a premier collection of AI policy frameworks, offering policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the public crucial insights into emerging AI governance norms. It features key global frameworks such as the Universal Guidelines for AI, the OECD AI Principles, the UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics, the Council of Europe AI Treaty, and the EU AI Act. The Sourcebook also covers m...

Revolutionizing Inspections with Cognitive Technology and AI Triangulation

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Report copyright infringementby Herman B. Smith (Author)This book explores the immense potential of leveraging cognitive technology and AI triangulation to revolutionize inspections across various industries completely. Traditional inspection methods must be more efficient and accurate, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural language processing, inspections can be strea...

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Report copyright infringementby V. T. Sreekumar (Author)Book Description: Beyond the Screen: Navigating the World of Mobile TechnologyIn the enthralling pages of "Beyond the Screen," readers embark on a captivating exploration of the ever-evolving realm of mobile technology. This literary voyage transcends the glossy exteriors of our beloved devices, delving into the intricate tapestry that weaves the past, present, and future of the digital age.As our lives become increasingly intertwined wi...

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Report copyright infringementby Sandeep Dogra (Author)Creo Parametric 8.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, with a total of 736 pages covering the major modes of...

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Report copyright infringementby Marco Beffa (Author)A book about a journey that covers the history, technology, use cases, and future of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. From the earliest concepts of decentralized money to the rise of blockchain technology, you'll gain insight into the forces that have shaped this space. We will explore the fundamental technologies that underpin cryptocurrencies, explaining in simple terms how the blockchain works and why it's such a game-changer for fina...

Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror - Paperback

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by Erik Prince (Author)The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world's most controversial military contractor. In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater's reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama administrations.It was a huge success except for one problem: Blackwater was d...

International Adventures: German Popular Cinema and European Co-Productions in the 1960s - Paperback

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by Tim Bergfelder (Author) West German cinema of the 1960s is frequently associated with the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers, collectively known by the 1970s as the "New German Cinema." Yet for domestic and international audiences at the time, German cinema primarily meant popular genres such as exotic adventure films, Gothic crime thrillers, westerns, and sex films, which were dismissed by German filmmakers and critics of the 1970s as "Daddy's Cinema." International Adventures p...

Artificial Intelligence in Highway Location and Alignment Optimization: Applications of Genetic Algorithms in Searching, Evaluating, and Optimizing Hi

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Report copyright infringementby Min-Wook Kang (Author), Paul Schonfeld (Author)This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of methods for searching, evaluating, and optimizing highway location and alignments using genetic algorithms (GAs), a powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) technique. It presents a two-level programming structure to deal with the effects of varying highway location on traffic level changes in surrounding road networks within the highway location search and alignment...

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Report copyright infringementby Phillip Chen-Yu Sheu (Editor)This volume aims to provide a reference to the development of robotic intelligence, built upon Semantic Computing, in terms of 'action' to realize the 'context' and 'intention' formulated by Semantics Computing during the 'thinking' or reasoning process. It addresses three core areas: Number of Pages: 184 Dimensions: 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2019

Stars and Space with MATLAB Apps (with Companion Media Pack)

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Green (Author)Recent advances in the understanding of star formation and evolution have been impressive and aspects of that knowledge are explored in this volume. The black hole stellar endpoints are studied and geodesic motion is explored. The emission of gravitational waves is featured due to their very recent experimental discovery.The second aspect of the text is space exploration which began 62 years ago with the Sputnik Earth satellite followed by ...

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Wireless Internet of Things: Principles and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei (Author)'This textbook is clearly a valuable resource for engineering students or anyone who wants to learn about wireless communication since it provides the technical fundamentals of the key theories and methods used for IoT communication ... If you are interested in learning about the technical details of IoT and wireless communication, then this very well-written book, loaded with the fundamentals for understanding this rapidly growing s...

Digital Armor: The Confessions of a Reformed Hacker

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Report copyright infringementby Jacinto Luis Marques (Author)In "Digital Armor: Confessions of a Reformed Hacker," delve into the captivating world of cybersecurity through the eyes of a former hacker turned cybersecurity expert. This book offers a unique perspective on cyber threats and provides invaluable insights into defending against them.Starting with an exploration of the hacker's mind, the author unveils the motivations and mindset behind cyber-attacks. From there, readers are guided ...

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All-Star 2025: The Game That Defined a Generation

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Report copyright infringementby Danish Ali Bajwa (Author), Usama Bajwa (Author)�� The Game That Changed EverythingFrom its groundbreaking launch to becoming a global sensation, All-Star 2025 was more than just a video game-it was a revolution. Redefining interactive entertainment, it combined cutting-edge AI, hyper-realistic graphics, and dynamic multiplayer gameplay to create an experience unlike anything before it.�� A Cultural PhenomenonMore than just a title, All-Star 2025 became a mo...

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Report copyright infringementby Anil Kumar Pillarisetty (Author), G. Janardhana Raju (Author)"Basics of SIMULINK for Engineers" is a comprehensive guide exclusively designed for engineering students from all disciplines. The book is framed in a manner that makes it a perfect gateway for anyone interested in using Simulink. This software offers a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based platform where all functions are presented in the form of blocks. The book covers elementary level aspects such ...

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Report copyright infringementby Sandeep Dogra (Author)Creo Parametric 10.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric for creating 3D mechanical designs. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, with a total of 738 pages covering the major modes of Creo...

Digital Economy: Strategy and Behaviors: The Enterprise Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Aria Baker (Author), Harwell Webster (Author)-It provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of the digital economy and highlights the importance of digital transformation, innovation, and collaboration in achieving success in the digital age.-It explores various aspects of the digital economy, including digital transformation, intellectual capital management, big data, organizational control, entrepreneurship, and collaborative behavior. -Discusses th...

Computational Simulation Tools in Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby V. Ramesh Kumar (Author), T. Bala Narsaiah (Author), K. Ravichand (Author)Modeling and Computational simulation applied to engineering is a field that brings together the power of computers, physical sciences and engineering practices. To solve different problems in engineering using computer simulation, it is necessary to model them, which represents a real-world phenomenon as a set of mathematical equations. This book deals with models involving simple Algebr...

Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks

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Report copyright infringementby Dr Suhas S. Khot (Author), Prof Rahimraja G. Shaikh (Author)This book mainly focuses on Undergraduate students to understand the basic concept of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). "Introduction to Wireless Sensor Network " Book Explain various concepts and terminologies used in WSN. Describe importance and use of radio communication and link management in WSN. Explain various wireless standards and protocols associated with WSN . Recognize importance of localizat...

Journal of Cyber Security and Mobility (6-3)

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Report copyright infringementby Ashutosh Dutta (Editor), Wojciech Mazurczyk (Editor), Neeli R. Prasad (Author)ScopeThe journal covers security issues in cyber space and solutions thereof. As cyber space has moved towards the wireless/mobile world, issues in wireless/mobile communications will also be published. The publication will take a holistic view. Some example topics are: security in mobile networks, security and mobility optimization, cyber security, cloud security, Internet of Things ...