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Art of Sound: Creativity in Film Sound and Electroacoustic Music - Paperback

$95.56

by Andrew Knight-Hill (Author), Emma Margetson (Author)Bringing together a diverse group of world-leading professionals across post-production film sound and electroacoustic music, Art of Sound explores the creative principles that underpin how sonic practitioners act to compose, tell stories, make us feel and communicate via sound.Author BiographyAndrew Knight-Hill is a composer and researcher creating works that explore the interface between music and sound practice. His works have been hea...

Academic Writing for International Students of Business and Economics - Paperback

$63.16

by Stephen Bailey (Author) The third edition of Academic Writing for International Students of Business and Economics is written to help international students succeed in writing essays, reports and other papers for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect issues such as diversity and sustainability, this book is designed to let students and teachers easily find the help they need, both in the classroom and for self-study. The book is divided into fiv...

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by Jessica Ratcliff (Author)In the nineteenth century, an ambitious new library and museum for Asian arts, sciences and natural history was established in the City of London, within the corporate headquarters of the East India Company. Funded with taxes from British India and run by the East India Company, this library-museum was located thousands of miles away from the taxpayers who supported it and the land from which it grew. Jessica Ratcliff documents how the growth of science at the Comp...

Electroculture: Aerial and magnetic antennas - Paperback

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by Lo?c Etcheberry (Author)In the past, the Chinese practiced what can be described as earth acupuncture. They planted metal rods in the ground with the aim of harmonizing the location with surrounding energies. In electroculture, this same philosophy can be applied to heal the Earth, promoting the overall well-being of a garden or crops through energetic harmonization.Since Abb? Bertholon, Jean Nollet, and Justin Etienne Christofleau, numerous researchers throughout history have worked to cr...

Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water - Paperback

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by Maude Barlow (Author)A cautionary account of climate change and the global water supply. "You will not turn on the tap in the same way after reading this book." --Robert Redford In a book hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "passionate plea for access-to-water activism," Blue Covenant addresses an environmental crisis that--together with global warming--poses one of the gravest threats to our survival. How did the world's most vital resource become imperiled? And what must we do to pull bac...

The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life - Paperback

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by Sun-Tzu (Author), John Minford (Translator), John Minford (Introduction by)The world's most famous military treatise, in an acclaimed translation by the award-winning translator of the Tao Te Ching and the I Ching For more than two thousand years, Sun-tzu's The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics and management strategies. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whethe...

Transforming Treatment: New Pathways to Lifesaving Care with Data and AI - Paperback

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by Ryan Bauer (Author)AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare: Transforming the Future of MedicineIn an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, healthcare stands on the brink of a revolution. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are no longer just buzzwords-they're powerful tools poised to transform the way we prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases.This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the cutting-edge world of data and AI in healthcare. From the fu...

The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing: Traditional Recipes for Modern Use - Paperback

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by J. N. Liles (Author)"This is the most comprehensive manual written on natural dyes since the early 1800s. Jim Liles has rescued ancient skills from near-extinction and shared them in a book that will inspire, challenge, and guide the modern dyer."--Rita Buchanan, author of A Weaver's Garden, and editor of the new Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Handbook on Natural Dyes" . . . a must for every dyer. The recipes are explicit and detailed as to success and failure."--Mary Frances Davidson For severa...

Nonlinear Circuit Simulation and Modeling - Hardcover

$189.72

by José Carlos Pedro (Author), David E. Root (Author), Jianjun Xu (Author)Discover the nonlinear methods and tools needed to design real-world microwave circuits with this tutorial guide. Balancing theoretical background with practical tools and applications, it covers everything from the basic properties of nonlinear systems such as gain compression, intermodulation and harmonic distortion, to nonlinear circuit analysis and simulation algorithms, and state-of-the-art equivalent circuit and b...

Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences - Paperback

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by Edward Tenner (Author)In this perceptive and provocative look at everything from computer software that requires faster processors and more support staff to antibiotics that breed resistant strains of bacteria, Edward Tenner offers a virtual encyclopedia of what he calls "revenge effects"--the unintended consequences of the mechanical, chemical, biological, and medical forms of ingenuity that have been hallmarks of the progressive, improvement-obsessed modern age. Tenner shows why our conf...

The Global Soul: Jet Lag, Shopping Malls, and the Search for Home - Paperback

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by Pico Iyer (Author)From the acclaimed author of Video Nights in Kathmandu comes this intriguing new book that deciphers the cultural ramifications of globalization and the rising tide of worldwide displacement. Beginning in Los Angeles International Airport, where town life--shops, services, sociability--is available without a town, Pico Iyer takes us on a tour of the transnational village our world has become. From Hong Kong, where people actually live in self-contained hotels, to Atlanta...

Simplified UAV Design for Students - Paperback

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by Bernardo Malfitano (Author)Every year, hundreds of students participate in UAV design competitions such as AIAA Design Build Fly or SAE Aero Design: Each team has less than one school year to design, build, and fly an airplane, ranging from a small remote-control airplane to a large autonomous vehicle capable of flying itself and of dropping packages (or even smaller airplanes) that land on a target. For students without an aeronautical engineering background, who are majoring in fields li...

Full Spectrum Disorder: The Military in the New American Century - Paperback

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by Stan Goff (Author)Goff's career as an NCO in the Special Forces (Delta Force, US Rangers, Special Ops) took him from the invasions of Panama, Grenada and Haiti, to the training grounds of the Colombian Army (ostensibly in drug interdiction), to a semester as a West Point lecturer, to Mogadishu at the time of the operation immortalized in Black Hawk Down. Unlike the typical soldier's memoir, Goff does not in machismo or heart-searching. He draws lessons from his past, lessons about foreign ...

The Golem: What You Should Know about Science - Paperback

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by Harry M. Collins (Author), Trevor Pinch (Author)Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch liken science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result of competent theorisation, observation and experimentation. The very well-received first edition generated much debate, reflec...

The Art of War: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

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by Sun Tzu (Author), Pete Katz (Illustrator)An entertaining graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world. Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. In this collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu's treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout. Issues such ...

The Art of War: The Definitive Translation of the Linyi Text - Paperback

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by Sun-Tzu (Author) The landmark translation, based on the "Linyi text" that predates all previous versions by 1,000 years."There is no doubt that J. H. Huang's new translation of Sun-tzu will be valuable to scholars of military art for many years to come. . . . An important work." -- General H. Norman Schwarzkopf"The Linyi verion of Sun-tzu provides a fresh new interpretation of Sun-tzu's classic works. As the oldest version yet discovered, it lays strong claim to the closet adherence of Sun...

The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook: More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn - Hardcover

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by Carol Ekarius (Author), Deborah Robson (Author)This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa's dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal's fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an arti...

The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't - Paperback

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by Erin Loechner (Author)Discover a new and hopeful path forward as you consider your family's approach to social media, screen time, and technology.We've all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don't lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. We see it. We feel it. We know it.So what do we do about it?Spoiler alert: Forget parental control apps, time limits, or reward cha...

North American Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Continent - Hardcover

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by Matthew Bucklan (Author), Victor Cizek (Author), Ian Wright (Foreword by)No matter how well you think you know North America, the 100 infographic maps in this singular atlas uncover a trove of fresh wonders that make the continent seem like the center of the universe. Did you know that North America is where the first T. rex was found? Or that it's where you can visit the world's biggest geode as well as its oldest, tallest, and largest trees--not to mention the world's tallest and steepes...

Essential (Further) Elementary & Intermediate Nuclear Reactor Physics & Engineering Unzipped - Paperback

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by Adrian Carrington (Author)Of all subjects the physics, engineering and technology of nuclear reactors is perhaps one of the most esoteric yet it plays a highly important role in most of our lives; and soon, without doubt, will become even more so. Because it is generally unknown means that it is often feared but it shouldn't be. Books that broach this subject often do so from either a most basic approach, leaving the enquiring mind wanting for more, or more often are designed specifically ...

Quirky: The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World - Paperback

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by Melissa A. Schilling (Author)The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughs What really distinguishes the people who literally change the world--those creative geniuses who give us one breakthrough after another? What differentiates Marie Curie or Elon Musk from the merely creative, the many one-hit wonders among us? Melissa Schilling, one of the world's leading experts on innovation, invites us into the lives of eight people--Albert...

Near Field Communications Technology and Applications - Hardcover

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by Mike Hendry (Author)Whether you are a developer, engineer, researcher or student, this practical guide gives you everything you need to know about NFC technology and its applications. You will learn what differentiates NFC from other short-range technologies such as contactless cards, RFID and Bluetooth, as well as discovering the opportunities it provides, from a fast and instinctive user interface with no infrastructure requirements to the world of Secure Elements, Trusted Service Manage...

How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines - Paperback

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by Jason Siu (Author)The photos in this edition are black and white. The first book of its kind, How to Rebuild the Honda B-Series Engine shows exactly how to rebuild the ever-popular Honda B-series engine. The book explains variations between the different B-series designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design. Honda B-series engines are some of the most popular for enthusiasts to swap, and they came in many popular Honda and...

Market Power Politics: War, Institutions, and Strategic Delay in World Politics - Paperback

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by Stephen E. Gent (Author), Mark J. C. Crescenzi (Author)A new theory of market power politics that explains when and why states will delay cooperation or even fight wars in pursuit of this elusive goal.How are the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the Russian incursions into Ukraine and Georgia, and China's occupation of islands in the South China Sea related? All three of these important moments in modern history were driven by the motivation to capture market power. Whether it was oil for Iraq, n...

Introduction to Quantum Nanotechnology: A Problem Focused Approach - Paperback

$80.35

by Steel (Author)Quantum is rapidly emerging as a game-changer in technology. The end of Moore's Law for exponential growth is rapidly approaching and engineers and physicist alike are looking at moving past the classical limitations of modern technology and are exploring the new opportunities that quantumbehaviour creates in sensing, metrology, communications and information processing. This book serves as introduction to quantum theory with emphasis on dynamical behaviour and applications o...

Robot Ethics 2.0: From Autonomous Cars to Artificial Intelligence - Paperback

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by Patrick Lin (Editor), Ryan Jenkins (Editor), Keith Abney (Editor)The robot population is rising on Earth and other planets. (Mars is inhabited entirely by robots.) As robots slip into more domains of human life--from the operating room to the bedroom--they take on our morally important tasks and decisions, as well as create new risks from psychological to physical. This makes it all the more urgent to study their ethical, legal, and policy impacts. To help the robotics industry and broader...

Diary of a Pint-Sized Farmer: A Year of Keeping Sheep, Raising Kids, and Staying Sane - Hardcover

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by Sally Urwin (Author)Balancing life as a family-business entrepreneur, here's how one woman left a corporate career to become a farmer. Even though her feet don't quite reach the tractor pedals, this city-girl-turned-shepherd found happiness and love with one husband, two kids, grumpy rams, ewes and lambs, Mavis the Sheepdog, and a very fat pony. Ever dream of reinventing yourself and starting over? Sally Urwin did and this is her story--inspiring, touching, and often very, very funny. Once...

Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy - Paperback

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by Miyamoto Musashi (Author), Stephen F. Kaufman (Author)This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is explicitly intended for the martial artist--as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended. It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on military strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism...

The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World - Hardcover

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by Allison J. Pugh (Author)A timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and labor-saving technologies like self-checkouts and automated factories, the future of work has never been more uncertain, and even jobs requiring high levels of human interaction are no longer safe. The Last Human Job explores the human connections that underlie our work, arguing that what people do for each other in...

Happiness Effect: How Social Media Is Driving a Generation to Appear Perfect at Any Cost - Paperback

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by Donna Freitas (Author), Christian Smith (Foreword by)Sexting. Cyberbullying. Narcissism. Social media has become the dominant force in young people's lives, and each day seems to bring another shocking tale of private pictures getting into the wrong hands, or a lament that young people feel compelled to share their each and every thought with the entire world. Have smartphones and social media created a generation of self-obsessed egomaniacs? Absolutely not, Donna Freitas argues in this pr...

Make: Radio: Learn about Radio Through Electronics, Wireless Experiments, and Projects - Paperback

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by Fredrik Jansson (Author)Radio waves are all around us. They're used by cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, TV dishes, and even satellite networks to convey data on thousands of different frequencies. When we unlock a car door with the push of a button or stream music to wireless earbuds, that's radio. It's a simple yet dynamic technology that has been harnessed by creative experimenters for over a century--and now you can join the adventure! Author Fredrik Jansson demystifies the world of radio t...

Spatial Linear Models for Environmental Data - Hardcover

$178.20

by Dale L. Zimmerman (Author), Jay M. Ver Hoef (Author)Many applied researchers equate spatial statistics with prediction or mapping, but this book naturally extends linear models, which includes regression and ANOVA as pillars of applied statistics, to achieve a more comprehensive treatment of the analysis of spatially autocorrelated data.Author BiographyDale L. Zimmerman is Professor of Statistics at the University of Iowa, and Jay M. Ver Hoef is Senior Scientist and Statistician, Alaska Fi...