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Cavity Dynamics and Splashing Mechanism in Droplets

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Report copyright infringementby Zhaohao Li (Author), Xiaoyu Wang (Author), Junwei Shen (Author)This brief explores the pivotal realm of droplet cavitation, a subject of great significance for enhancing fuel atomization and improving various industrial processes. The authors employ high-speed photography experiments, analyze bubble dynamics equations, and utilize numerical simulations to explore the dynamic behavior of cavitation bubbles and droplets. The book analyzes the entire lifecycle of ...

Project Rainbow and the Philadelphia Experiment: Morris K. Jessup and US Navy Teleportation

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Report copyright infringementby David Hatcher Childress (Author)David Childress, popular author and star of the History Channel show Ancient Aliens, brings us the amazing story of the so-called Philadelphia Experiment and the many curious events that happened in its aftermath. The Philadelphia Experiment was an event claimed to have been witnessed by an ex-merchant mariner named Carl M. Allen at the United States Navy's Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on October 28, 1943. Allen described an exper...

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Report copyright infringementby William A. Bowditch (Author)The Lab Workbook for Modern Welding is intended to be used with the Modern Welding text. This manual will help you practice the welding techniques for the variety of welding processes presented in the text. Answering questions in the various Review Activities will help ensure that you have mastered the technical knowledge presented in the text. Number of Pages: 452 Dimensions: 1.02 x 10.87 x 8.43 IN ...

Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy: Evolution, Grid Integration, and Impact

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Report copyright infringementby Vasilis M. Fthenakis (Author), Subhamoy Bhattacharya (Author), Paul A. Lynn (Author)Back JacketHighly accessible and authoritative account of how wind energy is safely harnessed to address the ever-pressing climate and energy challenges Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy provides an in-depth treatment of wind energy's scientific background, current technology, and international status, with an emphasis on large turbines and wind farms, both onshore and offshore. ...

Microfarms: Organic Market Gardening on a Human Scale

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Martin Fortier (Author), Aurélie Sécheret (Author), Laurie Bennett (Translator)From the bestselling author of The Market Gardener - key principles for biointensive market gardening and powerful stories of successful growers who are farming profitably on a human-scale Microfarms is a guide to setting up and running profitable small-scale vegetable farms using organic, low-tech, and highly intensive production methods grounded in ecological principles. This ...

Plough Quarterly No. 20 - The Welcome Table

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Report copyright infringementby Edwidge Danticat (Author), Sarah Ruden (Author), Daniel Larison (Author)Food - how it's grown, how it's shared - makes us who we are. This issue traces the connections between farm and food, between humus and human. According to the first book of the Bible, tending the earth was humankind's first task: "The Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east; and there he put the man whom he had formed" (Gen. 2:8). The desire to get one's hands dirty raising one's ...

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Report copyright infringementby Christoph Jaroschek (Author)Practical and easy to understand, this book describes the injection molding process and the settings of the injection molding machine to produce high-quality injection molded parts. It is intended as a guide for the machine operator and provides clear instructions for process optimization. How exactly does injection molding work? How do you set up the machine optimally? How do you produce a high-quality injection molded part? The boo...

Poder Y Progreso: Nuestra Lucha Milenaria Por La Tecnología Y La Prosperidad / Power and Progress

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Report copyright infringementby Daron Acemoglu (Author), Simon Johnson (Author)BESTSELLER DEL NEW YORK TIMES Y WALL STREET JOURNAL. De dos ganadores del Premio Nobel de Ciencias Económicas 2024, "que han demostrado la importancia de las instituciones sociales para la prosperidad de un país". Los prestigiosos economistas Daron Acemoglu y Simon Johnson demuestran que el desarrollo técnico es indispensable para el avance de la democracia.El progreso no es un destino predeterminado, sino que depe...

Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair

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Report copyright infringementby Louis C. Dorworth (Author), Ginger L. Gardiner (Author) This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication. Advanced composite technology is constantly changing and embracing new developments daily, yet most of the basics needed to successfully design, fabricate, and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Tondre (Author), Ian Bogost (Editor), Christopher Schaberg (Editor)Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Black gold. Liquid sunlight. Texas tea. Oil remains the ur-commodity of our global era, having been distilled from ancient algae and marine life to turn modernity's wheels. Wars are fought over it. Some communities are displaced by its extraction, so that others may reap its benefit...

The Seed Farmer: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and Selling Your Own Seeds

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Brisebois (Author)The comprehensive grower's guide to seed production The Seed Farmer is required reading for any grower who cares about being part of a truly sustainable local food system. Whether you're interested in growing your own seeds for on-farm use, or scaling up for retail or commercial sales, this comprehensive manual will help you ensure reliable access to quality seed stock adapted to your own climate and bioregion. Coverage includes: The jou...

Autonomous Urbanism: Towards a New Transitopia

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Report copyright infringementby Evan Shieh (Author)Automated vehicles (AVs) are beginning to appear on our roads. Their arrival represents the next disruptive technological innovation to our mobility systems. In a moment in which the contemporary conversation around driverless technology largely neglects its longer-term spatial implications, this book argues that AVs offer a major opportunity to rethink the design and evolution of our city's built environments--with profound implications on ...

Mission-Critical Mapping: GIS for Defense and Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Oxendine (Editor), Matt Artz (Editor)Discover a geographic approach to defense and intelligence.Mission-Critical Mapping: GIS for Defense and Intelligence explores a collection of real-life stories about defense and intelligence organizations successfully using GIS to manage their high-stakes work.Defense organizations use ArcGIS to enable joint all-domain operations and provide data integration, analytics, and a decision support framework for all d...

Vines in a Cold Climate: The People Behind the English Wine Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Jeffreys (Author)JAMES BEARD AWARD 2024 WINNER New York Times: The Best Wine Books of 2023 The definitive story of the extraordinary and surprising success of English wine - and the people who transformed its reputation on the global stage from that of a joke to world-class in 30 years. From an amateur affair made by retirees to a multi-million-pound industry with quality to rival Champagne, the rise of English wine has been one of the more unexpected win...

Human Factors in Tourism: A Layperson's Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Prabir Mukhopadhyay (Author)The textbook covers the application of human factors in different facets of tourism and hospitality industry. It talks about appropriate ambience creation for guests, so they can enjoy their stay. This book enumerates different human factors aspects of dealing with tourists, conducting guided tours, or ensuring that tourists are completely satisfied from the tour in detail but in a layperson's language. This book discusses details of...

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Report copyright infringementby Kumari Namrata (Author), R. P. Saini (Author), D. P. Kothari (Author)This book is designed to serve as a textbook for courses on renewable energy technology targetted at upper undergraduate or graduate students. This book can also be used as a core or supplementary text for courses in energy conservation and management and solar photo-voltaic design and application. This textbook covers the basic concepts of renewable energy resources, especially wind and solar...

Common Sense Training: A Working Philosophy for Leaders

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur S. Collins (Author)Leadership is so much a part of the conduct of training that at times it is difficult to tell where one stops and the other starts. . . . "The best book on military training from platoon to division level that has been published in any army."--Army magazine "His message is that whatever works and gets results by the most direct and efficient means is good. All else should be eliminated."--Air University Review "A utilitarian book that...

And Finally...: Weird and Wonderful Stories Told at the End of the News

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Report copyright infringementby Ryan Herman (Author)And Finally... is the injection of cheer we all need in these rather depressing times. This heart-warming book takes a look at the very best '...and finally' segments of the news - those funny, silly and often eccentric stories the newsreaders save until the end of the programme, to leave on a high note."A marvellous little feel-good book that makes a charming gift" - Platinum MagazineAuthor and journalist Ryan Herman has selected the finest...

The Science of Sewage: What Happens When We Flush

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Report copyright infringementby Julian Doberski (Author)Most of us don't think about what happens when we flush - until raw sewage appears where it isn't wanted, on our beaches or pouring into rivers. Yet enormous quantities of offensive and hazardous organic waste and dirty water are flushed into the sewers every day. So how exactly is it all cleaned up?As Julian Doberski explains in this, his latest book, there's a certain biological magic in the cyclical process of turning sewage into rive...

Robot-Proof, Revised and Updated Edition: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph E. Aoun (Author)Get a fresh look at "robot-proof" education in the new age of generative AI--now updated with new case studies on the challenges educators face today. In 2017, the first edition of Robot-Proof foresaw the advent of the AI economy and called for a new model of higher education designed to help human beings flourish alongside smart machines. That economy has arrived. Creative tasks that, seven years ago, seemed resistant to automation can n...

Columbia Pictures: A Century of Hollywood Motion Picture Magic

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Pauley (Author)Columbia Pictures reaches a major milestone in 2024 by celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Columbia's incorporation. In the same vein of recent Hollywood movie studio titles such as Warner Bros.: Hollywood's Ultimate Backlot, Paramount: City of Dreams, and MGM: Hollywood's Greatest Backlot, this new book documents the studio history of Columbia Pictures Corporation in Hollywood, as well as Columbia's back lot in Burbank, California. This...

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Report copyright infringementby Cormac Farrell Farrell (Author)An instruction manual for change, Urban Beekeeping explores how we can adapt urban spaces to create a more sustainable future, both for bees and for ourselves. Urban beekeeping has become a booming pastime in cities throughout the world. But why just fit bees into our cities, when we could reshape our cities to fit them? This guide from beekeeping expert Cormac Farrell takes readers through the process of creating a thriving urba...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Woodmansey (Author)The complete history of the Curtiss Aerocar, a groundbreaking travel trailer that blended the genius of Glenn H. Curtiss with the principles of aircraft design. Curtiss was a passionate engineering and aviation pioneer who is considered one of the leading engineering minds of the 20th century. His work on motorcycles, balloons, airplanes, and, of course, the Aerocar set engineering standards for decades to come. Curtiss originally conc...

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Report copyright infringementby Damir Godec (Editor), Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez (Editor), Axel Nordin (Editor)Back JacketThis open access book gives both a theoretical and practical overview of several important aspects of additive manufacturing (AM). It is written in an educative style to enable the reader to understand and apply the material. It begins with an introduction to AM technologies and the general workflow, as well as an overview of the current standards within AM. In the followin...

Thrive: Maximizing Well-Being in the Age of AI

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Report copyright infringementby Ravi Bapna (Author), Anindya Ghose (Author)How AI can positively impact so many aspects of our daily lives, from health and wellness to work, education, and home life. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful general-purpose technology that is reshaping the modern economy, but misperceptions about AI stand in the way of harnessing it for the betterment of humanity. In Thrive, Ravi Bapna and Anindya Ghose counter the backlash by showcasing how AI is positively...

The Geography of Hope: Real-Life Stories of Optimists Mapping a Better World

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Report copyright infringementby David Yarnold (Author)From Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world to a better future.The Geography of Hope introduces readers to people who are changing the world, using "the most important technology you've probably never heard of." Nine topical stories include radical AI-driven changes in national intelligence, more transparent policing, a father-daughter duo fighting for fair elections, p...

Networking and Computation: Technology, Modeling and Performance

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas G. Robertazzi (Author), Li Shi (Author)This revised textbook, intended for use in undergraduate/graduate courses on computer networking, computer systems/architecture and performance evaluation, presents a host of new and revised content and ancillaries. This text presents a balanced approach between technology and mathematical modeling. It covers networking algorithms (routing, error codes, protocol verification, line codes, network coding and quantum e...

A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It's From, and How to Taste It

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Report copyright infringementby Clayton J. Szczech (Author)For the tequila curious and the tequila connoisseur alike, a complete, illustrated guide to one of the world's most popular spirits Time to put away the shot glass--tequila long ago left its spring break clichés in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there's no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila, the ne...

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Report copyright infringementby Jacob Uitti (Author), Jake Stoumbos (Illustrator)Northwest Know-How: Beer is your crash course on all that is malty and hoppy in the Pacific Northwest. From the brewing basics and local lore to resident brewers and their standout drafts, explore the world of PNW craft beer with this engaging guide. Craft beer is a nationwide movement, and in the upper left corner of the country you will find some of the most passionate and dedicated producers around. Northwest ...

Wine a Tasting Course: From Grape to Glass

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Report copyright infringementby Marnie Old (Author)The ultimate course for wine lovers! Learn your sauvignon blanc from your chardonnay and your merlot from your grenache. Smell, swirl and taste your way to transforming from wine novice to expert. The pages of this wine book make a comprehensive, no-nonsense wine tasting course that covers every aspect of wine from grape to glass. Explore the nuances of your favorite red and white and discover new cultivars. Inside, youâ (TM)ll find: Â Â Â Â ...

Vino: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Campanale (Author), Joshua David Stein (Author)The Italian wine bible for a new generation--a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine. "Joe gives us the gift of learning about the ever-evolving landscape of the world's most soulful (and might I say favorite?) wine region."--Danny Meyer ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restau...

White Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Desimone (Author), Jeff Jenssen (Author), Rob Mondavi Jr (Author)Discover the delicious world of white wine with profiles of all the must-know varieties from Albariño to Viognier and styles from Bordeaux to Vinho Verde and dive deep into popular favorites, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sherry. Peppered with engaging facts and figures, each chapter surveys one grape or blend, featuring all-inclusive at-a-glance i...