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Report copyright infringementby Emanuel Willert (Author), Markus Heß (Author), Valentin L. Popov (Author)This open access book contains a structured collection of the complete solutions of all essential axisymmetric contact problems. Based on a systematic distinction regarding the type of contact, the regime of friction and the contact geometry, a multitude of technically relevant contact problems from mechanical engineering, the automotive industry and medical engineering are discussed. In a...

Machine Learning for Signal Processing: Data Science, Algorithms, and Computational Statistics

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Report copyright infringementby Max A. Little (Author)This book describes in detail the fundamental mathematics and algorithms of machine learning (an example of artificial intelligence) and signal processing, two of the most important and exciting technologies in the modern information economy. Taking a gradual approach, it builds up concepts in a solid, step-by-step fashion so that the ideas and algorithms can be implemented in practical software applications. Digital signal processing (DSP...

The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing

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Report copyright infringementby John Keegan (Author)Acclaimed military historian John Keegan's anthology of war writing from 25 centuries of battle In The Book of War, John Keegan marshals a formidable host of war writings to chronicle the evolution of Western warfare through the voice of the most eloquent participants--from Thucydides' classic account of ancient Greek phalanx warfare to a blow-by-blow description of ground fighting against the Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the Gulf War. Keeg...

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Report copyright infringementby Vassilios Sitaras (Author)The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is the first strategic bomber to attain hardware status since the Cold War B-2A Spirit, which was publicly unveiled in 1988 and introduced in 1993. First flown on November 10, 2023, the mighty Raider is destined to become the mainstay of America's long-range air fleet with at least 100 units entering service from around 2027 onwards. Once operational, it will certainly be the most advanced military airc...

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Report copyright infringementby Rhodes Catherine (Author)This book reflects on work done through the Managing Extreme Technological Risk (METR) project, a pioneering research programme within the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, University of Cambridge. METR has been both an exercise in 'academic engineering' to address major global challenges, and a research programme that extends beyond traditional academic outputs into methodological development and innovative forms of expert enga...

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin Sutermeister (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 520 Dimensions: 1.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2007

Modeling and Optimization of Energy Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Alexia Fisher (Editor)Energy optimization refers to the controlled and mindful use of energy in the built environment as well as avoiding use of energy in order to maximize the benefits for people and the environment. Modeling involves interpreting a set of physical phenomena and developing a reasonably complete, closed and comprehensive phenomenological and mathematical formulation that describes a problem. Modeling usually results in a system of equations tha...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Moxon (Author)Mechanic Exercises V2: Or The Doctrine Of Handy Works, Applied To The Art Of Printing (1683) is a book written by Joseph Moxon. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of printing, which was a highly specialized trade in the 17th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of printing, such as the types of printing presses, the different types of paper, and the various techniques used to produce printed mater...

The Manufacture Of Ethyl Alcohol From Wood Waste (1922)

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick William Kressman (Author)The Manufacture of Ethyl Alcohol from Wood Waste, written by Frederick William Kressman and published in 1922, is a comprehensive guide to the process of producing ethyl alcohol from wood waste. The book provides a detailed overview of the technology involved in the production of alcohol, including the preparation of the raw materials, the fermentation process, and the distillation of the alcohol.The author begins by discussin...

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Report copyright infringementby Yuri Gagarin (Author), Vladimir Lebedev (Author)The time is not far distant when space expeditions will have dozens of members. The American Apollo-11 spacecraft has already landed on the Moon. People will set foot on Mars, and, possibly, other planets. How will they stand up to the difficult conditions there? What sort of problems will they encounter? Will they be able to cope with them? Research work done by space psychologists in recent years has shown that ...

Dixon & Son Fire Fighting Equipment Catalog -1930-: Consisting of hose, hose appliances, helmets and clothing, gongs, whistles, fire engines, breathin

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Report copyright infringementby S. Dixon &. Son LD (Author)S. Dixon & Son, Limited was one of the United Kingdom's most prominent suppliers of firefighting equipment. Originally founded in 1730 by Sam Dixon in Wolverhampton, England, Dixon's original focus was the brass and tube trade. The company later moved to Swinegate. Beginning about 1825 it had a rare distinction, in that it was owned and managed by a woman - Mrs. Sarah Dixon. This Dixon Catalog dates to the period 1929-1930 and...

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Report copyright infringementby Yumin Zhang (Author)Microelectronics is a challenging course to many undergraduate students and is often described as very messy. Before taking this course, all the students have learned circuit analysis, where basically all the problems can be solved by applying Kirchhoff's laws. In addition, most engineering students have also learned engineering mechanics: statics and dynamics, where Newton's laws and related principles can be applied in solving all the prob...

Naval Blockades and Seapower: Strategies and Counter-Strategies, 1805-2005

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Report copyright infringementby Bruce Allen Elleman (Editor), Sarah C. M. Paine (Editor)This book is one of the first scholarly works to address the problem of naval blockades from a multi-national perspective.Author BiographyBruce Elleman is an Associate Professor in the Maritime History Department in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the US Naval War College, and most recently author of Modern Chinese Warfare, 1795-1989 (Routledge, 2001), Wilson and China: A Revised History of the Sha...

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Report copyright infringementby Brenda J. Little (Author), Jason S. Lee (Author)A multi-disciplinary, multi-industry overview of microbiologically influenced corrosion, with strategies for diagnosis and control or prevention Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion helps engineers and scientists understand and combat the costly failures that occur due to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This book combines recent findings from diverse disciplines into one comprehensive reference. Co...

Community 101: How to Grow an Online Community

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Report copyright infringementby Robyn Tippins (Author), Miranda Marquit (Author)Making an online community that grows and survives isn't easy. It takes planning, vision and dedication. Most companies aren't prepared to invest the time and manpower it takes to make it happen, and when their communities fail to prosper, they blame it on chance. But chance doesn't play a part in whether or not you respond to your community's needs. Successful online communities don't just happen, but with prope...

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Report copyright infringementby Alden Whitley (Editor)This book is a research book presented in a way that all the chapters complement each other, to provide the reader with a closer look in the field of combustion. The topics covered are related to advanced studies of applications of combustion in highly advanced technologies; they also discuss control combustion and energy extraction from this technique. It is aimed that this book will be a beginning of a progress that will bring more insig...

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Report copyright infringementby Maurice Willis (Editor)Induction motors are capable of providing high manufacturing outcome with energy efficiency in varied industrial uses and are the core of advanced automation. Prompted by the necessity of power-efficient progresses, procedure optimization, soft-start capacity and more ecological profits, there is a growing need to use induction motors for multiple functions at steady adaptable paces. This book disseminates knowledge about growing concerns...

Internet Radio 2016: How to build and launch your own Online radio station

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Report copyright infringementby Paul a. Rusling (Author)A practical guide describing how to plan, build and launch an Online Radio station, i.e. a Internet Radio station, which is simply one delivered by the internet, instead of over the airwaves. The book deals with licensing and copyright issues, with special sections on the major countries and territories and the differences between them. Internet Radio 2016 covers all technical requirements of the studio, playback equipment, automatioon a...

Oil and Gas Artificial Fluid Lifting Techniques

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Report copyright infringementby Khosrow M. Hadipour (Author)This book is an introductory reference guide to artificial lifting technology in the oil and gas field. The book examines the common techniques of artificial lifting in the oil field. The author introduces the reader to the tools, equipment, and application methods of artificial lift. It also talks about the safety precautions one must take during the process. This work may appeal to readers who are interested in oil and gas field te...

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Report copyright infringementby William Galvery (Author)As a concise yet thorough introduction to the topic, this new edition of Welding Essentials makes welding easy for beginners and is a handy reference for professionals. Its unique, comprehensive question-and-answer format will allow readers to quickly find what they are looking for and fully understand it. Eliminating non-essential items to prevent overloading readers, Welding Essentials addresses safety hazards and required precautions ...

Coastal Metropolis: Environmental Histories of Modern New York City

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Report copyright infringementby Carl A. Zimring (Editor), Steven H. Corey (Editor)Built on an estuary, New York City is rich in population and economic activity but poor in available land to manage the needs of a modern city. Since consolidation of the five boroughs in 1898, New York has faced innumerable challenges, from complex water and waste management issues, to housing and feeding millions of residents in a concentrated area, to dealing with climate change in the wake of Superstorm Sand...

Wars That Changed History: 50 of the World's Greatest Conflicts

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Report copyright infringementby Spencer C. Tucker (Author)A thorough study of significant wars throughout history and their influence on world affairs-from the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmore III's Campaigns during 479-459 BCE through the Iraq War of 2003-2011. For hundreds of years, wars have played a determining role in history and have decided the rise and fall of civilizations. Many believe that understanding the causes and consequences of warfare may move humankind towards world peace. This se...

Food Production Technology: Principles, Methods, and Applications for Modern Food Industries

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Report copyright infringementby Syuzanna Xolmurotova Ismoil Qizi (Author)Who is this book for? This book is designed for food technology students, educators, researchers, and professionals in the food industry.What does this book cover? Food Production Technology explores modern methods for processing raw materials, managing food enterprises, and applying innovative production techniques to meet growing consumer demand.Key features include: - Principles of food production and quality control...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Marine Corps (Author)Scouting and Patrolling provides the doctrinal foundation and the tactics, techniques and procedures for scouting and patrolling conducted by Marines from the fire team to the company level. This book provides all Marines with the instructional material they need to build the skills necessary to become effective scouts and patrol team members. This publication provides the fundamentals of scouting and patrolling and their relationship...

The Art and Science of Dome-Shaped Wood-Fired Ovens: Theory, Building Techniques, Thermal Profiling

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Report copyright infringementby Nesimi Ertuğrul (Author)This book covers the history, design and construction of wood burning ovens. Burning behavior of wood is explained and a section is dedicated to the types of heat transfers using simplified analogies, to avoid misconceptions that these ovens are only for bread products. Select Turkish recipes and fusion cooking techniques are also presented.Author BiographyNesimi Ertugrul holds a BSc, Master and PhD degrees all in Electrical and Electron...

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Report copyright infringementby Intellin Organization (Author)A compilation of 101 electronic circuits grouped in ten categories with ready to use printed circuit board designs, parts layouts, circuit design explanation and installation guides. Number of Pages: 228 Dimensions: 0.48 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: October 09, 2006

The White Cross Touring Atlas of the Western Battlefields

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Gross (Author)An early and historical Great War battlefield guide to the whole Western Front, complete with 64 good colour maps, a descriptive text and War Graves Index of over 1700 cemeteries. The main value to this book is that it shows the locations of many of the British cemeteries that were later consolidated by the CWG. Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.46 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: May 27, 2020 ...

Applied State Estimation and Association

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Report copyright infringementby Chaw-Bing Chang (Author), Keh-Ping Dunn (Author)A rigorous introduction to the theory and applications of state estimation and association, an important area in aerospace, electronics, and defense industries. Applied state estimation and association is an important area for practicing engineers in aerospace, electronics, and defense industries, used in such tasks as signal processing, tracking, and navigation. This book offers a rigorous introduction to both th...

Advances in Food and Agriculture Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby Brandon Corbyn (Editor)Food engineering refers to a broad field of food technology that includes several disciplines like agriculture, chemistry, food science, engineering and microbiology. It involves the use of engineering principles for the storage, processing, and distribution and delivery of food materials. Agricultural engineering is the field of engineering that deals with the design, development and improvement of agricultural machinery and equipment. I...

Honeybees, a Natural and less natural history

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Report copyright infringementby Jacques Van Alphen (Author)On evolution, ecology and the behaviour of honey beesJacques van Alphen describes the research that unravelled the behaviour of honey bees. Fascinating stories! How, for example, can a hive of several tens of thousands of individuals function without a leader? And what about the complicated sexual life of honey bees and, a problem Darwin was already considering, what is the ideal ratio of numbers of males to females? All aspects of th...

High Point University and the Furniture Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Richard R. Bennington (Author)High Point University was founded in 1924 as a small liberal arts college. The High Point Furniture Market was founded in 1909 and has grown to be the largest wholesale furniture market in the world. Over the past century, the furniture industry and the university have developed an ongoing, mutually beneficial partnership that has resulted in industry-specific programs for students. Discover the history of this relationship and the...

Measurement Uncertainties: Error Propagation, Probabilistic Modelling, Statistical Methods

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Krystek (Author)This book elucidates the complexities surrounding measurement uncertainties, offering detailed insights into uncertainty analysis, error propagation, and calibration methodologies. Through rigorous examination, it provides practical strategies for mitigating measurement errors and enhancing precision. An essential reading for students seeking a thorough understanding of uncertainty quantification. Author Biography Studied physics and m...