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Power from Wind: A History of Windmill Technology

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Report copyright infringementby Richard L. Hills (Author)Since the inception of windpower around 1000 AD, technology has been deployed to obtain the most economical power from wind. The author traces its technical evolution, concentrating on the growth in understanding of wind and charting crucial developments in windmill design. The history of the windmill focuses on North Western Europe, but Hills indicates the origins of the first horizontal windmills in Persia, Tibet and China. He also ex...

Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Petroski (Author), Petroski Henry (Author), Henry Petroski (Author)From classical temples to twentieth century towers, engineers have learned more about design from failure than from success. The concept of error, according to the author of Design Paradigms, is central to the design process. As a way of explaining the enduring aspects of engineering design, Henry Petroski relates stories of some of the greatest engineering successes and failures of all ti...

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Report copyright infringementby Noelie Vialles (Author), Noilie Vialles (Author), Vialles Noilie (Author)Why do we find it necessary to slaughter living animals in order to enjoy their flesh? And why does this act offend our sensibilities, without necessarily making us into vegetarians? In her study of abattoirs in southwest France, Noélie Vialles brings to light a complex system of avoidances. Her analysis reveals that beyond the specific denial of the work of the abattoirs lies a whole syst...

Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics: For Solid State Electronics and Optics

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Report copyright infringementby Chung Liang Tang (Author), C. L. Tang (Author)Quantum mechanics has evolved from a subject of study in pure physics to one with a wide range of applications in many diverse fields. The basic concepts of quantum mechanics are explained in this book in a concise and easy-to-read manner, leading toward applications in solid-state electronics and optics. Following a logical sequence, the book focuses on key ideas and is conceptually and mathematically self-containe...

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Report copyright infringementby Francis T. S. Yu (Author), Xiangyang Yang (Joint Author), Yu (Author)The authors present basic optical principles, particularly reflection, refraction, aberrations, diffraction and interference. Building on this foundation, they then discuss a wide variety of optical devices and processes, including simple optical instruments, photodetectors, spatial light modulators, holography and lasers. They devote two chapters to linear system transforms and signal process...

Flight Mechanics of High-Performance Aircraft

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Report copyright infringementby Nguyen X. Vinh (Author), Andre Turcat (Foreword by)This text, written at a level accessible to advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, covers all aspects of flight performance of modern day high-performance aircraft, from take-off to landing, through different phases of flight in climb, cruise, turning and descent. The book begins with an introduction to equations of motion, aerodynamic forces, and propulsion systems and then goes on to apply wh...

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Report copyright infringementby Kalevi J. Holsti (Author), K. J. Holsti (Author), Holsti Kalevi J. (Author)Why do we have Rwandas, Bosnias, and Somalias? This book explores the sources of such bitter, prolonged conflicts that result in immense human tragedies of civilian deaths and mass refugee flows. The author argues that such conflicts, and not wars between states, are the wars of the future. What can the United Nations and other international institutions do about them? Can organizations ...

Radio Wars: Truth, Propaganda and the Struggle for Radio Australia

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Report copyright infringementby Errol Hodge (Author)Radio Australia - the multilingual overseas radio service of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation - is little known in Australia, but is heard by millions of listeners in the Asia-Pacific region and others throughout the world. Radio Wars, first published in 1995, was the first book to tell the story of this important but unexplored aspect of Australia's international presence. Launched in 1939 as a propaganda tool, the service was for th...

In Search of the Ultimate Building Blocks

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Report copyright infringementby Gerard 't Hooft (Author), G. 't Hooft (Author), Gerard T. Hooft (Author)From 1960 until 1990 theoretical physicists and experimentalists worked together to probe deeper and deeper into the basic structure of matter, moving closer to an understanding of the ultimate building blocks of the universe. Gerard 't Hooft was closely involved in many of the advances in modern theoretical physics that led to improved understanding of elementary particles, and this is a f...

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Report copyright infringementby William T. Silfvast (Author)This updated second edition includes new material throughout, especially though, in the areas of solid-state lasers, semiconductor lasers, and laser cavities. Simple explanations lead the reader logically from the basics of laser action to advanced topics in laser physics and engineering in this comprehensive introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design. Direct explanations, examples, and many...

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Report copyright infringementby N. N. Filina (Author), J. G. II Weisend (Author)This book describes characteristic features of cryogenic systems involving two-phase flow, creates mathematical models of these systems, and then shows how the models may be used to develop optimal designs for practical cryogenic systems. The authors draw examples in the book from cryogenic fluid transport, gasification, and the stabilization of superconducting magnets. Much of this work is related to the developm...

Critical Assembly: A Technical History of Los Alamos During the Oppenheimer Years, 1943 1945

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Report copyright infringementby Lillian Hoddeson (Author), Paul W. Henriksen (Author), Roger A. Meade (Author)This volume is a lucid and accurate history of the technical research that led to the first atomic bombs. The authors explore how the "critical assembly" of scientists, engineers, and military personnel at Los Alamos, responding to wartime deadlines, collaborated to create a new approach to large-scale research. The book opens with an introduction laying out major themes. After a syno...

The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors: An Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby John H. Davies (Author), Davies (Author), J. H. Davies (Author)Low-dimensional systems have revolutionized semiconductor physics and had a tremendous impact on technology. Using simple physical explanations, with reference to examples from actual devices, this book introduces the general principles essential to low-dimensional semiconductors. The author presents a formalism that describes low-dimensional semiconductor systems, studying two key systems in detail...

America on Record: A History of Recorded Sound

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Report copyright infringementby Andre Millard (Author)In 1877 Thomas Edison dreamed that one day there would be a talking machine in every home, but even his legendary vision could not have foreseen the way that recorded sound would pervade modern life. From the first thin sheet of tinfoil that was manipulated into retaining sound to the home recordings of rappers in the 1980s and the high-tech studios of the 1990s, this book examines the important technical developments of acoustic, electric...

Introduction to the High Temperature Oxidation of Metals

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Report copyright infringementby N. Birks (Author), G. H. Meier (Author), F. S. Pettit (Author)A straightforward treatment describing the oxidation processes of metals and alloys at elevated temperatures. This 2006 second edition retains the fundamental theory but incorporates advances made in understanding degradation phenomena. The first half provides an authoritative introduction to the basic principles, covering thermodynamics and mechanisms of high temperature corrosion of metals and allo...

Mathematical Analysis in Engineering: How to Use the Basic Tools

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Report copyright infringementby Chiang C. Mei (Author)Rather than follow the traditional approach of stating mathematical principles and then citing some physical examples for illustration, Professor Mei puts applications at center stage. Beginning with the problem, he finds the mathematics that suits it and closes with a mathematical analysis of the physics. He selects physical examples primarily from applied mechanics. Among topics included are Fourier series, separation of variables, Besse...

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Report copyright infringementby J. L. Starck (Author), F. Murtagh (Author), A. Bijaoui (Author)Powerful techniques have been developed in recent years for the analysis of digital data, especially the manipulation of images. This book provides an in-depth introduction to a range of these innovative, avant-garde data-processing techniques. It develops the reader's understanding of each technique and then shows with practical examples how they can be applied to improve the skills of graduate stu...

Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Robert G. Dean (Author), Robert a. Dalrymple (Author), Robert G. Dean (Other)The world's coastlines, dividing land from sea, are geological environments that are unique in their composition and the physical processes affecting them. At the dynamically active intersection of land and the oceans, humans have been building structures throughout history. Initially used for naval and commercial purposes, more recently recreation and tourism have increased activity i...

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Report copyright infringementby David Rutledge (Author)This innovative book provides a stimulating introduction to analog electronics by analyzing the design and construction of a radio transceiver. The author provides essential theoretical background at each step, along with carefully designed laboratory and homework exercises. This structured approach ensures a good grasp of basic electronics as well as an excellent foundation in wireless communications systems. The author begins with a tho...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen B. Pope (Author)Turbulent Flows is an up-to-date and comprehensive graduate text on this important topic in fluid dynamics. The book consists of two parts: Part I provides a general introduction to turbulent flows, how they behave, how they can be described quantitatively, and their fundamental physical processes. Part II is concerned with different approaches for modeling, or simulating, turbulent flows. Key appendices present the necessary mathematica...

An Introduction to Uncertainty in Measurement: Using the Gum (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement)

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Report copyright infringementby Les Kirkup (Author), Bob Frenkel (Author)Measurement shapes scientific theories, characterises improvements in manufacturing processes and promotes efficient commerce. In concert with measurement is uncertainty, and students in science and engineering need to identify and quantify uncertainties in the measurements they make. This book introduces measurement and uncertainty to second and third year students of science and engineering. Its approach relies on the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert M. Hazen (Author)Since time immemorial, we have treasured diamonds for their exquisite beauty and unrivaled hardness. Yet, most of the earth's diamonds lie deep underground and totally unaccessible to us--if only we knew how to fabricate them! In The Diamond Makers Robert Hazen vividly recounts the very human desire to exceed nature and create a synthetic diamond. Spanning centuries of ground-breaking science, instances of bitter rivalry, cases of outrig...

Computer Architecture and Implementation

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Report copyright infringementby Harvey Cragon (Author)In this textbook Harvey Cragon provides a clear introduction to computer architecture and implementation. He interweaves two important themes throughout: the major concepts and design philosophies of computer architecture and organization, and analytic modeling of computer performance. The author begins by describing the classic von Neumann architecture, and then details a number of performance models and evaluation techniques. He goes on ...

Integrated Pest Management: Concepts, Tactics, Strategies and Case Studies

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Report copyright infringementby Edward B. Radcliffe (Editor), William D. Hutchison (Editor), Rafael E. Cancelado (Editor)Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. It uses natural predators, pest-resistant plants, and other methods to preserve a healthy environment in an effort to decrease reliance on harmful pesticides. Featuring forty chapters written by leading experts, this textbook covers a broad and comprehensive range of ...

Structure and Bonding in Crystalline Materials

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory S. Rohrer (Author)How can elements be combined to produce a solid with specified properties? This book acquaints readers with the established principles of crystallography and cohesive forces needed to address the fundamental relationship among composition, structure and bonding. Starting with an introduction to periodic trends, the book discusses crystal structures and the various primary and secondary bonding types, and finishes by describing a number...

Figments of Reality: The Evolution of the Curious Mind

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Cohen (Author), Ian Stewart (Author)Peppered with wit and controversial topics, this is a refreshing new look at the co-evolution of mind and culture. Bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen (The Collapse of Chaos, 1994) eloquently argue that our minds evolved within an inextricable link with culture and language. They go beyond conventional views of the function and purpose of the mind to look at the ways that the mind is the response of an evolvin...

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Report copyright infringementby G. K. Batchelor (Author)First published in 1967, Professor Batchelor's classic work is still one of the foremost texts on fluid dynamics. His careful presentation of the underlying theories of fluids is still timely and applicable, even in these days of almost limitless computer power. This reissue ensures that a new generation of graduate students experiences the elegance of Professor Batchelor's writing. Number of Pages: 658 Dimensio...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Katz (Author), Allen Plotkin (Author)Low-speed aerodynamics is important in the design and operation of aircraft flying at low Mach number, and ground and marine vehicles. This text offers a modern treatment of both the theory of inviscid, incompressible, and irrotational aerodynamics, and the computational techniques now available to solve complex problems. A unique feature is that the computational approach--from a single vortex element to a three-dime...

Science, Technology and Medicine in Colonial India

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Report copyright infringementby Arnold David (Author), David Arnold (Author), Gordon Johnson (Editor)Interest in the science, technology and medicine of India under British rule has increased in recent years and has played an important part in the reinterpretation of modern South Asian history. David Arnold's wide-ranging analysis combines a discussion of all three fields across the entire colonial period--from the 1860s through to Independence--offering both a survey of recent scholarship an...

A History of Aerodynamics: And Its Impact on Flying Machines

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Report copyright infringementby John David Jr. Anderson (Author), Patrick Jr. Anderson (Author), Michael J. Rycroft (Editor)Aerodynamic principles that make flight possible were little known or barely understood as recently as one hundred years ago. Although their roots can be found in the fluid dynamics of ancient Greek science, it was not until the scientific breakthroughs at the beginning of the twentieth century that it became possible to design successful flying machines. This book prese...

The Past as Prologue: The Importance of History to the Military Profession

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Report copyright infringementby Williamson Murray (Editor), Richard Hart Sinnreich (Editor), Murray Williamson (Editor)Exploring the usefulness of the study of history for contemporary military strategists, this volume illustrates the great importance of military history while simultaneously revealing the challenges of applying the past to the present. Essays from authors of diverse backgrounds--British and American, Civilian and Military--present an overwhelming argument for the necessity of...

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Report copyright infringementby John A. Vasquez (Author)John A. Vasquez's The War Puzzle provided one of the most important scientific analyses of the causes of war of the last two decades. The War Puzzle Revisited updates and extends his groundbreaking work, reviewing recent research on the onset and expansion of war and the conditions of peace. Vasquez describes systematically those factors associated with wars to see if there is a pattern that suggests why war occurs, and how it might be a...