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Shock and Materials

by Stepan S. Batsanov ...

Series series Engineering Materials
This book highlights how the properties and structure of materials are affected by dynamic high pressures generated by explosions, projectile impacts, laser compression, electric discharge or ball milling. Starting with the basics of shock-wave physics and an outline of experimental techniques, it then surveys dynamic compressibility and equations of state of various substances, phase transitions ... Read more

$205.99 CAD

This book highlights how the properties and structure of materials are affected by dynamic high pressures generated by explosions, projectile impacts, laser compression, electric discharge or ball milling. Starting with the basics of shock-wave physics and an outline of experimental techniques, it then surveys dynamic compressibility and equations of state of various substances, phase transitions
... Read more
The Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence

Proceedings of the 2nd SETI-INAF Meeting 2019

Edited by Stelio Montebugnoli, Andrea Melis, Nicolò Antonietti ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the latest knowledge of the newly discovered Earth-like exoplanets and reviews improvements in both radio and optical SETI. A key aim is to stimulate fresh discussion on algorithms that will be of high value in this extremely complicated search. Exoplanets resembling Earth could well be able to sustain life and support the evolution of technological civilizations, but to date, ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

This book presents the latest knowledge of the newly discovered Earth-like exoplanets and reviews improvements in both radio and optical SETI. A key aim is to stimulate fresh discussion on algorithms that will be of high value in this extremely complicated search. Exoplanets resembling Earth could well be able to sustain life and support the evolution of technological civilizations, but to date,
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Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter

Including sign painting, and valuable hints and recipes

by White ...

Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter Including Sign Painting, and Valuable Hints and Recipes is a comprehensive manual designed for both amateur and professional painters seeking to master the art and science of painting houses, wagons, and automobiles. This detailed guide delves into every aspect of the painting trade, from surface preparation and the selection of brushes and paints to ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter Including Sign Painting, and Valuable Hints and Recipes is a comprehensive manual designed for both amateur and professional painters seeking to master the art and science of painting houses, wagons, and automobiles. This detailed guide delves into every aspect of the painting trade, from surface preparation and the selection of brushes and paints to
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Two Centuries of Shipbuilding

by the Scotts at Greenock

by Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. ...

Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock is a comprehensive historical account chronicling the remarkable legacy of the Scott family and their shipbuilding enterprise in Greenock, Scotland, from its inception in the early 18th century through the early 20th century. The book meticulously traces the evolution of shipbuilding techniques, the expansion of the Scotts’ shipyard, and the ... Read more

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Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock is a comprehensive historical account chronicling the remarkable legacy of the Scott family and their shipbuilding enterprise in Greenock, Scotland, from its inception in the early 18th century through the early 20th century. The book meticulously traces the evolution of shipbuilding techniques, the expansion of the Scotts’ shipyard, and the
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The Psychology of Want

by Berlin St Clair ...

Why do we want what we want? Why do some relationships trap us in cycles we can't escape? Why does logic fail when emotions take over?The Psychology of Our Wants synthesizes insights from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and attachment theory into a comprehensive framework for understanding human desire, attraction, and relationship dynamics. This book doesn't tell you what to do—it shows ... Read more

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Why do we want what we want? Why do some relationships trap us in cycles we can't escape? Why does logic fail when emotions take over?The Psychology of Our Wants synthesizes insights from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and attachment theory into a comprehensive framework for understanding human desire, attraction, and relationship dynamics. This book doesn't tell you what to do—it shows
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Intelligent Systems in Biomedicine

Theories, Algorithms, and Clinical Applications

by Almir Badnjević, Lemana Spahić ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to intelligent systems, integrating foundational theories, learning paradigms, and practical applications with a specific emphasis on biomedical and healthcare domains. The book combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications and serves as an essential resource for understanding intelligent systems and their transformative role in ... Read more

$96.99 CAD

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to intelligent systems, integrating foundational theories, learning paradigms, and practical applications with a specific emphasis on biomedical and healthcare domains. The book combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications and serves as an essential resource for understanding intelligent systems and their transformative role in
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How to Make Electrical Machines

Containing Full Directions for Making Electrical Machines, Induction Coils, Dynamos, and Many Novel Toys to Be Worked by Electricity

by Reginald Arthur Renaud Bennett ...

How to Make Electrical Machines: Containing Full Directions for Making Electrical Machines, Induction Coils, Dynamos, and Many Novel Toys to Be Worked by Electricity is a comprehensive and practical guide for enthusiasts, students, and inventors interested in the fascinating world of electricity and its applications. Originally published in the late 19th century, this classic manual offers step-by ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

How to Make Electrical Machines: Containing Full Directions for Making Electrical Machines, Induction Coils, Dynamos, and Many Novel Toys to Be Worked by Electricity is a comprehensive and practical guide for enthusiasts, students, and inventors interested in the fascinating world of electricity and its applications. Originally published in the late 19th century, this classic manual offers step-by
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History of the Royal Sappers and Miners

Volume 2 (of 2). From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers

by Thomas William John Connolly ...

History of the Royal Sappers and Miners Volume 2 (of 2): From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers is a comprehensive and meticulously detailed chronicle of one of Britain’s most storied military units. This volume continues the narrative begun in the first, tracing the evolution, achievements, and challenges faced by the ... Read more

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History of the Royal Sappers and Miners Volume 2 (of 2): From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers is a comprehensive and meticulously detailed chronicle of one of Britain’s most storied military units. This volume continues the narrative begun in the first, tracing the evolution, achievements, and challenges faced by the
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Sound

by John Tyndall ...

Sound: An Elementary Textbook on the Science of Sound, for the Use of Students in Colleges and Technical Schools by William Hallock and Herbert T. Wade is a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the principles and phenomena of sound. Designed for students and general readers alike, the book delves into the fundamental concepts of acoustics, beginning with the nature and propagation of sound ... Read more

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Sound: An Elementary Textbook on the Science of Sound, for the Use of Students in Colleges and Technical Schools by William Hallock and Herbert T. Wade is a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the principles and phenomena of sound. Designed for students and general readers alike, the book delves into the fundamental concepts of acoustics, beginning with the nature and propagation of sound
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Algae Revolution

Practical Micro-Algae Technologies, #1

by KOEN VANHOUTTE ...

Series Book 1 - Practical Micro-Algae Technologies
Can algae save the world? Do they really produce ten times faster than corn? Is it only about omega 3 oils or essential amino acids, or can we use it as alternative fuel to fossil fuel? Can algae address 'peak oil'? Can we address 'peak phosphorous' Can we make serious money with algae?'Algae Revolution?' is the first of a series in which you can find the answers to these and other vital questions ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Can algae save the world? Do they really produce ten times faster than corn? Is it only about omega 3 oils or essential amino acids, or can we use it as alternative fuel to fossil fuel? Can algae address 'peak oil'? Can we address 'peak phosphorous' Can we make serious money with algae?'Algae Revolution?' is the first of a series in which you can find the answers to these and other vital questions
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Arboriculture et production fruitière

by Henri Boulay, Philippe Mainié, Paul Angoulvent ...

Amandier, Cerisier, Pêcher, Abricotier, Noyer, Noisetier, Châtaignier … nous en consommons les fruits mais savons-nous depuis quand, d’où viennent-ils, comment leur culture s’est-elle répandue dans l’hexagone ? Autant de questions auxquelles cette deuxième édition parue en 1966 apporte des réponses détaillées. ... Read more

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Amandier, Cerisier, Pêcher, Abricotier, Noyer, Noisetier, Châtaignier … nous en consommons les fruits mais savons-nous depuis quand, d’où viennent-ils, comment leur culture s’est-elle répandue dans l’hexagone ? Autant de questions auxquelles cette deuxième édition parue en 1966 apporte des réponses détaillées.
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How to Do Simple Experiments | A Kid's Practice Guide to Understanding the Scientific Method Grade 4 | Children's Science Education Books

by Baby Professor ...

Act on your curiosity by conducting simple experiments yourself. This book will guide you in designing and doing simple experiments by following steps. The first of which is asking a scientific question, stating a hypothesis, listing the procedure, recording the results, and communicating the conclusion. Get a copy of this book today. ... Read more

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Act on your curiosity by conducting simple experiments yourself. This book will guide you in designing and doing simple experiments by following steps. The first of which is asking a scientific question, stating a hypothesis, listing the procedure, recording the results, and communicating the conclusion. Get a copy of this book today.
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2012-2017, Ce que veulent les Français

Styles de vie. Entreprise, démondialisation, parité, famille, gouvernance, travail, communautés, Internet, santé, école, médias, multinationale, médiateurs, immigration, bioéthique, justice, vie privée

by Bernard Cathelat, Mike Burke, Cercle Sésame, Robert Ebguy, Sandrine Cathelat, Denis Quénard ...

Le mode de vie de nos enfants en 2020 se décide aujourd'hui.Que souhaitent les Français ? Quelles orientations souhaitent-ils pour le prochain quinquennat ?Les Français se posent des questions qui touchent des thèmes aussi divers que les mères porteuses, l'euthanasie, les aliments bio, le travail incertain pour beaucoup, le rôle de l'école, le traitement des délinquants, la vraie parité femmes ... Read more

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Le mode de vie de nos enfants en 2020 se décide aujourd'hui.Que souhaitent les Français ? Quelles orientations souhaitent-ils pour le prochain quinquennat ?Les Français se posent des questions qui touchent des thèmes aussi divers que les mères porteuses, l'euthanasie, les aliments bio, le travail incertain pour beaucoup, le rôle de l'école, le traitement des délinquants, la vraie parité femmes
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Engineering in Translational Medicine

Edited by Weibo Cai ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book covers a broad area of engineering research in translational medicine. Leaders in academic institutions around the world contributed focused chapters on a broad array of topics such as: cell and tissue engineering (6 chapters), genetic and protein engineering (10 chapters), nanoengineering (10 chapters), biomedical instrumentation (4 chapters), and theranostics and other novel approaches ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book covers a broad area of engineering research in translational medicine. Leaders in academic institutions around the world contributed focused chapters on a broad array of topics such as: cell and tissue engineering (6 chapters), genetic and protein engineering (10 chapters), nanoengineering (10 chapters), biomedical instrumentation (4 chapters), and theranostics and other novel approaches
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High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Viswanathan S. Saji, Jamieson M. Brechtl ...

High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive overview of the exciting potential of HEA coatings. This book will cover the fundamentals, fabrication methods, applications, and recent advancements in this field, with concise chapters on each topic written by a team of experts. Part I concentrates on the fundamental principles, while Parts II, III, and IV are ... Read more

$109.99 CAD

High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive overview of the exciting potential of HEA coatings. This book will cover the fundamentals, fabrication methods, applications, and recent advancements in this field, with concise chapters on each topic written by a team of experts. Part I concentrates on the fundamental principles, while Parts II, III, and IV are
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Soil and Water Pollution

by Moses Thurston Runnels ...

Soil and Water Pollution is a comprehensive exploration of the causes, effects, and solutions related to the contamination of two of Earth’s most vital resources. Drawing on scientific research and practical examples, the book delves into the various pollutants that threaten soil and water quality, including industrial waste, agricultural chemicals, sewage, and urban runoff. It examines the ... Read more

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Soil and Water Pollution is a comprehensive exploration of the causes, effects, and solutions related to the contamination of two of Earth’s most vital resources. Drawing on scientific research and practical examples, the book delves into the various pollutants that threaten soil and water quality, including industrial waste, agricultural chemicals, sewage, and urban runoff. It examines the
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India and Indian Engineering

Three lectures delivered at the Royal Engineer Institute, Chatham, in July 1872

by Julius George Medley ...

India and Indian Engineering: Three Lectures Delivered at the Royal Engineer Institute, Chatham, in July 1872 is a comprehensive and insightful work by General Sir George Chesney, offering a detailed exploration of the state of engineering and public works in colonial India during the 19th century. Drawing from his extensive experience as a British military engineer and administrator, Chesney ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

India and Indian Engineering: Three Lectures Delivered at the Royal Engineer Institute, Chatham, in July 1872 is a comprehensive and insightful work by General Sir George Chesney, offering a detailed exploration of the state of engineering and public works in colonial India during the 19th century. Drawing from his extensive experience as a British military engineer and administrator, Chesney
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God’s AI Reckoning

The Final Revelation

by David W. Falls ...

For millennia, belief in gods and the unseen shaped cultures, inspired devotion, and fueled conflict. Lightning was the hand of heaven; illness, a curse; consciousness, the divine spark. Today, in the age of algorithms, these mysteries face a new challenger—machines that reason, simulate, and begin searching for God themselves. In God’s AI Reckoning: The Final Revelation, David W. Falls explores ... Read more

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For millennia, belief in gods and the unseen shaped cultures, inspired devotion, and fueled conflict. Lightning was the hand of heaven; illness, a curse; consciousness, the divine spark. Today, in the age of algorithms, these mysteries face a new challenger—machines that reason, simulate, and begin searching for God themselves. In God’s AI Reckoning: The Final Revelation, David W. Falls explores
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Computational Biomechanics for Medicine

Imaging, Modeling and Computing

Edited by Grand R. Joldes, Barry Doyle, Adam Wittek, Poul M.F. Nielsen, Karol Miller ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The Computational Biomechanics for Medicine titles provide an opportunity for specialists in computational biomechanics to present their latest methodologies and advancements. This volume comprises eighteen of the newest approaches and applications of computational biomechanics, from researchers in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, Switzerland, Scotland, France and Russia. Some of the interesting ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

The Computational Biomechanics for Medicine titles provide an opportunity for specialists in computational biomechanics to present their latest methodologies and advancements. This volume comprises eighteen of the newest approaches and applications of computational biomechanics, from researchers in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, Switzerland, Scotland, France and Russia. Some of the interesting
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Computational Biomechanics for Medicine

From Algorithms to Models and Applications

Edited by Adam Wittek, Grand Joldes, Poul M.F. Nielsen, Barry J. Doyle, Karol Miller ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume comprises the latest developments in both fundamental science and patient-specific applications, discussing topics such as: cellular mechanics; injury biomechanics; biomechanics of heart and vascular system; medical image analysis; and both patient-specific fluid dynamics and solid mechanics simulations. With contributions from researchers world-wide, the Computational Biomechanics for ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This volume comprises the latest developments in both fundamental science and patient-specific applications, discussing topics such as: cellular mechanics; injury biomechanics; biomechanics of heart and vascular system; medical image analysis; and both patient-specific fluid dynamics and solid mechanics simulations. With contributions from researchers world-wide, the Computational Biomechanics for
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Couchage et ameublement

Cours professé par l'intendant militaire de 1re classe Jarillot de l'inspection générale de l'habillement

by École supérieure de l'intendance ...

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
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Les hommes pilotent... les femmes conduisent !

Guide des comportements au volant

by Jean-marc Bailet ...

Les comportements au volant seraient-ils différents entre hommes et femmes ? Si la voiture est née grâce au génie d'ingénieurs français, les femmes ont dû s'imposer pour vaincre les préjugés et conduire. Les femmes n'ont jamais placé leur narcissisme dans l'objet-voiture : elles sont plus prudentes et respectueuses du Code de la route. L'ostracisme qui les a visées est désormais révolu et doit ... Read more

$20.43 CAD

Les comportements au volant seraient-ils différents entre hommes et femmes ? Si la voiture est née grâce au génie d'ingénieurs français, les femmes ont dû s'imposer pour vaincre les préjugés et conduire. Les femmes n'ont jamais placé leur narcissisme dans l'objet-voiture : elles sont plus prudentes et respectueuses du Code de la route. L'ostracisme qui les a visées est désormais révolu et doit
... Read more
New Theories And Predictions On The Ozone Hole And Climate Change

by Qing-bin Lu ...

This monograph reviews the establishment of new theories of the ozone hole and global climate change, two major scientific problems of global concern. It provides a comprehensive overview of the author's work including significant discoveries and pioneering contributions, such as the discovery of extremely effective dissociative electron transfer reactions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) adsorbed on ... Read more

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This monograph reviews the establishment of new theories of the ozone hole and global climate change, two major scientific problems of global concern. It provides a comprehensive overview of the author's work including significant discoveries and pioneering contributions, such as the discovery of extremely effective dissociative electron transfer reactions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) adsorbed on
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A New Basis for Animal Ethics

Telos and Common Sense

by Bernard E. Rollin ...

This book, the culmination of forty years of theorizing about the moral status of animals, explicates and justifies society’s moral obligation to animals in terms of the commonsense metaphysics and ethics ofAristotle’s concept of telos. Rollin uses this concept to assert that humans have a responsibility to treat animals ethically. Aristotle used the concept, from the Greek word for "end" or ... Read more

$50.99 CAD

This book, the culmination of forty years of theorizing about the moral status of animals, explicates and justifies society’s moral obligation to animals in terms of the commonsense metaphysics and ethics ofAristotle’s concept of telos. Rollin uses this concept to assert that humans have a responsibility to treat animals ethically. Aristotle used the concept, from the Greek word for "end" or
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