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Problem Solving in Chemical Reactor Design

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Report copyright infringementby Juan A. Conesa (Author)Extensive workbook with more than 200 up-to-date solved problems on advanced chemical reactors for deeper understanding of chemical reactor design Problem Solving in Chemical Reactor Design provides in-depth coverage of more than 200 solved complex reactor design problems extracted from core chemical engineering subject areas. The problems in this book cover the design of non-ideal, catalytic, multiphase, heterogeneous, and biochemical re...

#Forwardism: A Bold and Imaginative Voyage to the Future - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Vinco David (Author)Behind today's headlines, significant megatrends are emerging that will reshape our lives in tremendous ways. The United Nations predicts that humanity will be 800 per cent richer than today by the year 2100, with a projected increase of 300-500 per cent wealth by the 2070s. And we won't have to worry about extreme weather events if we start allocating two per cent of the annual global GDP to adapt to extreme weather. We must turn today's 'C...

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Report copyright infringementby Al Grainger (Author)Great leaders don't guess-they act with precision and purpose. RCA empowers organizations to dig deep, identifying the core problems that hold them back, and paves the way for meaningful, lasting solutions. It's no coincidence that the world's most successful companies rely on RCA to innovate, foster collaboration, and achieve operational excellence. If you're serious about building a resilient, high-performing organization, then mastering R...

Think Locally, ACT Globally: Polish Farmers in the Global Era of Sustainability and Resilience

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Report copyright infringementby Krzysztof Gorlach (Editor), Zbigniew Drąg (Editor)The monograph should be seen as an attempt to present changes affecting the category of family farm owners in Poland over the last 70 years, since the end of World War II. These changes brought significant social transformations, including the dismantling of the landowner class (who had large agricultural farms in their possession), moving the state border westward and changing the multiethnic Polish society int...

Proteases: From Basic Structure to Function to Drug Design as Targeted Therapy

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Report copyright infringementby Hang Fai Kwok (Guest Editor), Christopher Shaw (Guest Editor), Brian Walker (Guest Editor)In the two last decades, proteases have constituted one of the primary and important targets in drug discovery. The U.S. FDA has approved more than 12 protease therapies in the last 10 years, and a number of next-generation or completely new proteases are under clinical development. Protease inhibition strategies are one of the fastest expanding areas in the field of of dr...

Urban Agriculture and City Sustainability - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby S. Syngellakis (Author), J. L. Miralles I. Garcia (Author)A review of ways in which urban agriculture can contribute to achieve sustainable cities and considers ways of reducing the impact in terms of use of natural resources, waste production and climate change. Number of Pages: 170 Dimensions: 0.44 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: September 04, 2019

Out of China: Responsible Port Innovation along the 21st Century Silk Road - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Wim Ravesteijn (Editor)The Silk Road of the 21st Century, announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, will certainly change the world. It will definitely stimulate economic growth and prosperity in China, the rest of Asia and elsewhere. But how can we prevent the environmental damage and the increasing inequality on a planetary scale brought about by the construction of this "road" - or in reality: a network of highways, railways, sea routes and other co...

Urban Agriculture and City Sustainability II - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby S. Mambretti (Editor), J. L. Miralles I. Garcia (Editor)As urban populations continue to increase it is essential to consider ways of reducing their impact in terms of the use of natural resources, waste production and climate change. The increasing number of people in cities requires new strategies to supply the necessary food with limited provision of land and decreasing resources. This will become more challenging unless innovative solutions for growing and ...

Sustainable Agriculture: Principles and Practices

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Report copyright infringementby John Williams Barrow (Editor)Sustainable agriculture aims to meet the growing demands of our society in a sustainable manner. Some practices of sustainable agriculture are minimizing usage of water, recycling crop waste, restoring soil health, etc. It focuses on utilizing the available natural resources in the most efficient and cost effective manner. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their im...

Leading Enterprise AI Programs: Optimize AI Teams for Value Creation

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Bangert (Author)Companies everywhere are investing significant resources into building AI products and services that they hope will transform their business. To deliver real results, AI and data leaders need to build a strong business-oriented enterprise AI program. Leading Enterprise AI Programs is an essential guide to establishing and directing an agile, ethical and business-focussed AI strategy and program for the whole enterprise. It provides lead...

Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling: Quantitative Tools and Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Nicoleta Tipi (Author)A comprehensive guide for analysing, interpreting and improving supply chain systems through data.Supply Chain Analytics and Modelling by Nicoleta Tipi provides MSc students and supply chain professionals with a practical and structured introduction to the analytical tools and business models used across modern logistics and operations environments. The fully updated, latest edition of this core resource helps readers make sense of complex...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Mitchell 1883- Tannrath (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this ...

Engineering Leadership: The Hard Parts: Navigating Chaos to Build Teams That Deliver

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Report copyright infringementby Juan Pablo Buriticá (Author), James Turnbull (Author)Whether they're building a startup or scaling an established org, engineering leaders know the real job is keeping chaos under control. In a world of shifting priorities, scarce resources, and rapid change, leadership means embracing the unknown, managing moving targets, and creating clarity where there's none. Sometimes, you're building the plane as you're flying it--writing the roadmap as you go, designing ...

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AI Economics: How Technology Transforms Jobs, Markets, Life, & Our Future

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin Shiller (Author)AI Economics isn't about robots; it's about the invisible incentives rewriting your life. Drawing on decades of academic research, economist Benjamin Shiller reveals a world where "going data nude" might be safer than locking your profile, and where your car needs protection from you, not the other way around.Inside, you'll discover the new rules of the game: Why You Want the "Weirdness Premium" Efficiency is for algorithms. To get pa...

Construction Intelligence for Realtors: How to Speak the Builder's Language and Represent Clients With Confidence

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Grozelle (Author)Most real estate training focuses on contracts, marketing, and sales techniques. Very little explains how a home is actually built or how builders think.Construction Intelligence for Realtors fills that gap by giving real estate professionals a clear, practical understanding of residential construction and how to use that knowledge in real-world transactions.Written by international builder and sales trainer Scott Grozelle, this book expl...

Building on Solid Financial Ground: A CFO's Guide to Commercial Construction Success

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Lemmonds (Author)Building on Solid Financial Ground: A CFO's Guide to Commercial Construction Success is an authoritative and practical guide for navigating the financial complexities of the commercial construction industry. Written by veteran Financial Controller and CFO, Jessica Lemmonds, who brings over thirty years of hands-on experience, this book equips construction business owners, CFOs, controllers, and aspiring financial professionals with the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Peddie (Author)"The Linen Manufacturer, Weaver, And Warper's Assistant" by Alexander Peddie is a detailed guide to the traditional methods of linen production. This comprehensive volume features a wealth of practical information, including tables, drafts, cordings, arithmetical rules, and examples tailored to the woolen and linen manufacturing processes. It also covers household customary weaving. This book serves as an invaluable resource for those i...

Destructive Production, Agroecology and Schools of Agroecology in Brazil

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Report copyright infringementby Henrique Tahan Novaes (Author), João Henrique Souza Pires (Author)This urgent and timely book traces peasant resistance to the advance of destructive capitalist agriculture in Brazil. As debates about "sustainable development", ecosocialism, agroecology, and the production of healthy food have become increasingly popular in Europe and across the world, we should turn our focus to the peasant movements who pioneered alternative forms of agriculture. By socialis...

Bhutan and the Asian Development Bank - Partnership for Inclusive Growth: Development Effectiveness Brief

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)Bhutan has made extraordinary progress in building its economy while preserving a vibrant cultural identity and pristine natural environment. As the economy continues to grow and renewable energy generation expands, Bhutan is taking progressive steps to ensure the benefits of growth are distributed equitably across the population. ADB has been in partnership with Bhutan since 1982 and providing more than $927.61 million in approve...

Modern Project Management: Successful Projects with Plan-Based, Agile and Hybrid Approaches

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Report copyright infringementby Holger Timinger (Author)In this translation of the updated and expanded new edition of "Modern Project Management", Holger Timinger explains the classic, agile and hybrid approaches to project management. This book is intended to enable you to use suitable processes, methods, tools and roles for handling an individual project task, and also deals with the HyProM structuring framework. You will learn what characterizes traditional project management and in which...

Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Dicarlo (Author)Renowned ethicist provides essential guide to successfully navigating the future AI landscape In Building a God, Christopher DiCarlo explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence surpassing human intelligence--a destiny that seems not just possible, but inevitable. At this critical crossroad in our evolutionary history, DiCarlo, a renowned ethicist in AI, delves into the ethical mazes and technological quandaries of o...

Florida's Best Fruiting Plants: Native and Exotic Trees, Shrubs, and Vines - Paperback

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by Charles R. Boning (Author)A comprehensive guide to fruit-bearing plants that thrive in the Florida environment. Discusses exotics and native species, familiar plants and dozens of rare and obscure plants and trees.Author BiographyCharles Boning is a naturalist, illustrator and attorney. He has resided in north, central and south Florida and is familiar with gardening in each region. He has cultivated and grown many of these plants in his own garden. He is also the author of the popular Flo...

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Report copyright infringementby United States War Dept (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work ...

Beyond the Lab Coats: A Journey Through Flavor, Formulas, and Life

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Report copyright infringementby José Barbosa (Author), Yelena Barbosa (Author)Beyond the Lab Coats is a memoir of two scientists who learn to navigate corporate America, parenthood, and purpose, one formula at a time.From flavor labs and factory floors to boardrooms and late-night airport runs, José and Yelena Barbosa share behind-the-scenes stories from the food and beverage world: the failed prototypes, the last-minute saves, and the people who quietly keep your favorite products on the she...

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Romano (Author)Gary Romano has shared vivid tales of farming in the rugged High Sierra at his unique organic farmstead at the headwaters of the Feather River in the Sierra Valley. Now he reveals where it all began - deep in the heart of the bustling, often chaotic, San Francisco Flower Market and the farms that supplied it. Romano's Italian family was at the very foundation of the Flower Market, alongside other pioneering groups of Italian, Chinese, and Ja...

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by Diana Sammataro (Author), Alphonse Avitabile (Author), Dewey M. Caron (Foreword by)Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile have created the best single-volume guide to the hobby and profession of beekeeping. The Beekeeper's Handbook provides step-by-step instructions for setting up an apiary, handling bees, and working throughout the season to maintain a healthy colony and a generous supply of honey. Various colony care options and techniques are explained so that beekeepers can make the be...

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Report copyright infringementby Mohammad Abdullah Kamel (Author)Mohammad Abdullah Kamel is a storyteller with a deep passion for the rich tapestry of Egyptian culture, history, and cuisine. With a keen eye for detail and a heart full of nostalgia, Kamel weaves tales that transport readers to the bustling streets of Cairo, the serene countryside, and the vibrant kitchens of Egyptian homes. His writing is a celebration of tradition, family, and the simple yet profound joys of food. Through his ...

Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream

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Report copyright infringementby Joshua Davis (Author)Joshua Davis's Spare Parts--now a major motion picture--is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and the young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country--even as the country tried to kick them out. Four undocumented Mexican American students, two great teachers, one robot-building contest . . . In 2004, four Latino teenagers arrived at the Marine Advanced Technology Education Robotic...

Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8: The First Manned Mission to Another World

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Zimmerman (Author)It was Christmas Eve 1968. And the astronauts of Apollo 8 - Commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders - were participants in a mission that took them faster (24,000 mph) and farther from the earth (240,000 miles) than any human had ever traveled. Apollo 8 was the mission that broke humanity's absolute bond to the earth: it was the first manned vehicle to leave the earth's orbit. Confined within a tiny spaceship, the astronauts...

The Papers Of Wilbur And Orville Wright, V1, 1899-1905: Including The Chanute-Wright Letters And Other Papers Of Octave Chanute

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Report copyright infringementby Wilbur Wright (Author), Orville Wright (Author), Marvin Wilks McFarland (Editor)and OrvilleThe Papers Of Wilbur And Orville Wright, V1, 1899-1905 is a comprehensive collection of historical documents that chronicle the early years of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. This volume includes a range of materials, including letters, diaries, and technical notes, that provide insight into the brothers' work and their interactions with other key figures in ...

Oliver Heaviside: Maverick MasterMind of Electricity

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Report copyright infringementby Basil Mahon (Author)Oliver Heaviside (1850-1925) was one of the great pioneers of electrical science. His ideas led to huge advances in communications and now form much of the bedrock of electrical engineering - every textbook and every college course bears his stamp. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: April 24, 2009