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The Mars House: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
by Natasha Pulley'Pure Pulley' STUART TURTON'Joyful and profound' CATRIONA WARD'Simply unputdownable' THOMAS D. LEEJanuary Stirling was one of the principal dancers of London's Royal Ballet. Now he's a climate refugee bound for Tharsis, the notorious terraformed colony on Mars. It's a utopia for the naturalised population. For January, as a dangerous Earthstronger whose body is unadjusted to the weaker Martian gravity, it's a life sentence to hard labour and ferocious discrimination. But he will live.Aubrey Gale, energy trillionaire and hereditary senator, is running for election on a hardline platform to protect the native population from dangerous immigrants. The path to equality is simple, requiring all Earthstrongers who choose to come to Mars to undergo the disabling and sometimes fatal process of surgical naturalisation.Which is no life at all.When a disastrous media encounter plunges Aubrey and January's lives into chaos, the solution is a five-year made-for-reality-TV marriage that could secure January's future and ensure Aubrey's political success . . . but it soon becomes clear that thousands of lives hang in the balance, and nothing is as it seems.Timely and utterly unputdownable, The Mars House is an exceptional genre-blending story about privilege, strength, life, and love across class divisions - perfect for fans of Babel by R.F. Kuang, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
Marvel: What If...Loki Was Worthy? (What If . . . ? #1)
by Madeleine RouxLoki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes.So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But . . . what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark&’s revenge? Thor—Son of Odin, God of Thunder, Wielder of Mjolnir—is dead. And Loki is responsible. It was meant to be only a joke—tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor&’s course to Midgard—a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki&’s harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, at the cost of Thor&’s life. Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the &“Buffalo Bills.&” It&’s a meager existence, far from Asgard&’s grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. It&’s a true meeting of the minds. Loki is the God of Mischief—but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father&’s golden child, Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet he cannot endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie—Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor—barges into Loki&’s trailer home with his brother&’s final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass the hammer Mjolnir on to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother&’s last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief over those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, Stark forges Asgard&’s own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds—consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?
The Marvelous Ones: Drugs, Gang Violence, and Resistance in East Los Angeles
by Prof. Randol ContrerasAn intimate portrait of LA gang members turning to drugs, nostalgia, and religion as they age and fight to stay relevant in a new era. Once celebrated in the gang world as rebels who defied the established prison order, veterano Maravilla gang members now grapple with the consequences of leading violent and drug-ridden lives. At once thrilling and tender, The Marvelous Ones sheds light on how these aging gang members struggle to stay meaningful in the face of addiction, violent trauma, and a rapidly changing East Los Angeles. Randol Contreras spent close to a decade studying the legendary Maravilla gangs of East LA, who made waves in the 1990s for their rebellion against the most powerful prison gang in the United States: the Mexican Mafia, or La Eme. These men granted Contreras unique access to their experiences, revealing how family members shun them, how jail and prison worsen them, how the church and drug treatment redeem them, and how their brightest moments lie in their pasts as legends of the California gang world. The Marvelous Ones gives human faces to the suffering and resilience of some of the most marginalized members of our society.
Marx and Europe: Beyond Stereotypes, Below Utopias (Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations #30)
by Matthieu De Nanteuil Anders FjeldThis book provides a unique scientific contribution to the debate on Marx's legacy in proposing to critically articulate two “lines of discussion” which are most often kept apart. On the one hand, it reassesses the place of Marxian thought in the construction of Europe, seeking to revitalize the European political debate. On the other, it situates Marx' thought in the perspective of postcolonial and decolonial studies, with particular attention to their effort to overcome the indisputable limits of the Marxian legacy. In asking whether Marx’ thought was too European or not European enough, the book examines internationalist emancipatory politics and eurocentrism, class struggle and finance in the shaping of the European institutions, migration, identity and violence, as well as Marxian critiques of colonialism both within and beyond Europe. At a time of extreme tension, also within leftist politics, this book provides a precise and rigorous argument on what continues to make Marx'sthought relevant, in grappling with social domination in the era of global capitalism, while also exploring the limits of Marxism today, both at the European level and worldwide.
Maschinelles Lernen: Die Grundlagen
by Alexander JungMaschinelles Lernen (ML) ist zu einem alltäglichen Element in unserem Leben und zu einem Standardwerkzeug für viele Bereiche der Wissenschaft und Technik geworden. Um ML optimal nutzen zu können, ist es wichtig, die zugrunde liegenden Prinzipien zu verstehen. In diesem Buch wird ML als die rechnerische Umsetzung des wissenschaftlichen Prinzips betrachtet. Dieses Prinzip besteht darin, ein Modell eines gegebenen datenerzeugenden Phänomens kontinuierlich anzupassen, indem eine Form des Verlustes, der durch seine Vorhersagen entsteht, minimiert wird.Das Buch schult den Leser darin, verschiedene ML-Anwendungen und -Methoden in drei Komponenten (Daten, Modell und Verlust) aufzuschlüsseln, und hilft ihm so, aus dem riesigen Angebot an vorgefertigten ML-Methoden auszuwählen.Der Drei-Komponenten-Ansatz des Buches erlaubt eine einheitliche und transparente Darstellung verschiedener ML-Techniken. Wichtige Methoden zu Regularisierung, zum Schutz der Privatsphäre und zur Erklärbarkeit von ML-Methoden sind Spezialfälle dieses Drei-Komponenten-Ansatz.
Maschinelles Lernen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Jörn FischerAlgorithmen für künstliches Lernen verstehen Maschinelles Lernen ist eines der wichtigsten Teilgebiete der künstlichen Intelligenz und das Verstehen und Entwickeln von passenden Algorithmen bleibt die große Herausforderung. Dieses Buch bietet einen außergewöhnlich umfassenden Überblick über die neuesten Algorithmen und die bereits bewährten Verfahren. Jörn Fischer beschreibt nicht nur deren Funktionsweise, sondern gibt für alle Bereiche verständliche Beispiele, die detailliert beschrieben und leicht nachvollziehbar sind. Außerdem werden hilfreiche Methoden zur Fehlersuche und -beseitigung an die Hand gegeben. Sie erfahren Wie Sie mit Python und Frameworks starten Wie Sie Optimierung, Clustering und Klassifizierung umsetzen Wie generative Methoden und Reinforcement Learning funktionieren Wie neuronale Netze arbeiten und erklärbar werden
Masculinity and Identity in Irish Literature: Heroes, Lads, and Fathers (Routledge Studies in Irish Literature)
by Cassandra S. Tully de LopeThis book addresses Irish identity in Irish literature, especially masculinity in some of its forms through an interdisciplinary methodology. The study of language performance through literary analysis and corpus studies will enable readers to approach literary texts from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, to take advantage of the texts’ full potential as well as examining these same texts through the perspective of gender identity. This will be carried out through a specialised corpus composed of 18 novels written by twentieth- and twenty-first-century male Irish authors. Thus, the language and behaviour patterns of contemporary Irish masculinity can be found as part of these male characters’ performance of identity.This book is primarily aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who wish to introduce themselves in the study of gender and identity in an Irish context as well as researchers looking for interdisciplinary methodologies of study. What is more, it can present researchers with varied options of analysis that corpus studies have not yet touched upon so thoroughly such as masculinity and Irish literature. As a monograph meant to show analysts new fields of study in Irish literature, this book will sell to academic libraries and can be used in MA courses.
The Mask of Socrates: The Image of the Intellectual in Antiquity (Sather Classical Lectures #59)
by Paul ZankerThis richly illustrated work provides a new and deeper perspective on the interaction of visual representation and classical culture from the fifth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. Drawing on a variety of source materials, including Greco-Roman literature, historiography, and philosophy, coupled with artistic renderings, Paul Zanker forges the first comprehensive history of the visual representation of Greek and Roman intellectuals. He takes the reader from the earliest visual images of Socrates and Plato to the figures of Christ, the Apostles, and contemporaneous pagan and civic dignitaries. Through his interpretations of the postures, gestures, facial expressions, and stylistic changes of particular pieces, we come to know these great poets and philosophers through all of their various personas—the prophetic wise man, the virtuous democratic citizen, or the self-absorbed bon vivant. Zanker's analysis of how the iconography of influential thinkers and writers changed demonstrates the rise and fall of trends and the movement of schools of thought and belief, each successively embodying the most valued characteristics of the period and culture. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.
Mass Spectrometry-Based Approaches for Treating Human Diseases and Diagnostics (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1443)
by Thiago Verano-BragaThis book presents the technological advances in the field of mass spectrometry-based approaches for treating human diseases and diagnostics as well as the application of such approaches to study, in depth, human diseases, biomarkers discovery and validation, and to provide mechanistic insights of potential new therapeutics. This is an ideal book for students, technicians, researchers, and medical doctors that work in the field of mass spectrometry and proteomics
Mass Transfer Dynamics of Contaminants in Fractured Media
by Zhi Dou Zhifang Zhou Jinguo Wang Yong HuangThis book focuses on many aspects of mass transfer dynamics of contamination in fractured media. First, it discusses the concept, structure and properties of fractured media. It then traces topics such as basic law of seepage in fractured media, the basic mass transfer theory of fractured media, numerical simulation of mass transfer process in fractured media, mathematical model and parameter inversion of mass transfer in fractured media and the frontier of mass transfer in fractured media. The book is a comprehensive reference for both graduate students and scientific and technological teams working in the fields of hydrogeology, water conservation, mining and civil engineering, environmental engineering, transportation, civil air defense and national defense.
A Master and His Pup
by Fyn AlexanderMaster Cain is an intergalactic bounty hunter who is regularly employed by the king of Arriden to find his runaway son. To assist him in his search, Cain buys Star, a man-dog. Man-dogs are bred over generations for their strength and loyalty. But Star turns out to be a eunuch from Earth with fantasies of being a man-dog. Once Star is in his possession, Cain decides he might as well try him out.Together they capture the prince and return him to the capital city. However, they found him in the desert in the camp of the Plainsmen’s army, which is heading toward the capital to kidnap the king and take over the city. With Star’s help, can Cain protect the king and fight off the Plainsmen? Will Star’s loyalty to Cain and his increasing love for his new master be rewarded?
Mastering Clinical Embryology: Good Practice, Clinical Biology, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, and Advanced Laboratory Skills
by Alison Campbell Walid E. MaaloufClinical scientists, embryologists, and reproductive technologists, at all levels, as well as trainees and students interested in assisted reproductive technology and reproductive medicine, will find here a clear synopsis of the best laboratory practice, clinical biology, assisted reproduction techniques, and advanced practical skills they will need to know as clinical practitioners. Expert embryologists and trainers contributed to the essential material as well as a number of advanced topics.Key features: Offers a clear synopsis of the clinical biology, laboratory skills, and best practice for the trainee embryologist Provides the ideal reference resource for those undertaking postgraduate training to become a clinical embryologist Gives access to the views of expert embryologist and trainers
Mastering Digital Electronics: An Ultimate Guide to Logic Circuits and Advanced Circuitry (Maker Innovations Series)
by Hubert Henry WardDiscover the essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in the dynamic field of digital electronics with "Mastering Digital Electronics." From the fundamentals of diode resistor logic to unraveling the intricacies of TTL and CMOS logic gates, this book takes you on a journey through the evolution of digital electronics. Starting with the humble SR latch and progressing to the revolutionary JK flip flop that powers today's computer technology, you'll gain a solid foundation in binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra, and the representation and optimization of digital circuits.The book gives a firm understanding of digital electronics, then moves on to using standard design methods, such as state diagrams, to design everyday logic circuits such as counters, shift registers, PISO, and SIPO registers. It delves into how to design some challenging digital circuits such as a crossroad set of traffic lights with a pelican crossing and how to use the 555 timer to control a variety of applications. At every stage of the book, you will be learning how to use TINA version 12, an industry standard ECAD and many of its functions. Moreover, the book ventures into using the software to simulate and so confirm all the circuits you design.For readers interested in advancing to the practical implementation of the circuits discussed, the book provides opportunities to design PCB circuit boards for selected circuits using the software. This book will suit any student of digital electronics at any level and provide them with essential reference material for them to start a career in digital electronics.What You’ll LearnWhat logic gates are, and the difference between sequential and combinational logic. How to use binary numbers and how to perform all arithmetic operations Learn about the five basic logic gates; AND, NAND, OR, NOR and EXOR gates. How to minimize logic circuits using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps.How to state diagrams to design logic circuits.How to design a range of logic circuits.Learn about combinational circuits and the half and full adder as well as a logic circuit to subtract binary numbers.Learn about the 555 timer and how to apply it to a range of logic circuits.Who This Book Is ForStudents who are studying for an engineering qualification. Hobbyist who wants to design digitalcircuits Engineers who need a go-to reference book on digital electronics.
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Implementation
by Dr. Gomathi SGet ready to ace Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and usher in an era of streamlined efficiency, enhanced productivity, and growth. This guide book is your trusty companion on your journey to becoming an ERP implementation pro. The book will take you through the entire implementation process, from initial planning to successful deployment and beyond.The book starts with an introduction to Business Central and the benefits of its implementation. It discusses pre-implementation planning and vendor selection and partnership, and you will learn budgeting and timeline along with evaluating implementation partners. You will go through project management methodologies and learn about resource allocation and team roles. Data migration and cleansing are discussed, along with configuration and customization. You will learn about change management and user adoption, as well as Integration with existing systems. The book takes you through testing and quality assurance, and you will understand how to prepare for Go-Live. You also will learn common implementation challenges and solutions, and future trends in ERP and Business Central.After reading this book, you will be able to discover the full potential and make the most out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.What Will You LearnMaster the complete process of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementationImplement effective strategies to drive user adoption and overcome resistance to changeStay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends in the ERP landscapeUtilize practical tools and checklists to streamline implementation tasksGain insights from case studies for practical implementation strategiesWho This Book Is ForProject managers, business analysts, and ERP consultants
Mastering Project Discovery: Successful Discipline in Engineering and Analytics Projects
by Elliot Bendoly Daniel Bachrach Kathy Koontz Porter SchermerhornIntroducing a comprehensive approach to invigorate project leadership, this book provides a framework – the OUtCoMES Cycle – for developing, managing, advancing, and optimizing engineering and analytics projects.All too often, issues of moral hazard and completion bias prevent engineering and analytics managers and team leaders from asking the critical question 'What’s the problem?', before committing time, energy, and resources to solve it. This book draws attention to the definition, structuring, option consideration and ultimately the addressing of the right problems, exploring the OUtCoMES Cycle framework that facilitates and energizes systematic thinking, knowledge sharing, and on-the-fly adjustment with an explicit focus on the maximization of value and ROI. Each chapter includes discussions and lessons in analytical and engineering problem identification, problem structuring, iterative problem development (mental and computational) and problem resolution, at least three embedded real-world case studies, and a closing 'Practitioner’s Recap' to contextualize key chapter takeaways.Written by a team of established academic scholars and practicing analysts and engineers, this is an accessible and culture-shifting action guide for instructors interested in training the next generation of project and analytics leaders, students of analytics and engineering, as well as practicing project leaders and principals.
Mastering Scientific Presentations: Unlocking Your Communication Skills
by Barbara HeyThis book is a comprehensive guidebook designed specifically for researchers. Drawing from over 25 years of practical experience in presentation training and lecture coaching, combined with the latest findings from brain research, this book equips you with the essential tools to excel in scientific communication.A good talk is the key to success for any scientist. Your reputation and career depend on your ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations. In today's digital age, with virtual communication becoming increasingly important, it is crucial to adapt your presentation skills to both face-to-face and online settings.Learn how to structure your presentations effectively, visualize complex information, and create a captivating introduction. Discover tried-and-tested techniques for delivering a powerful main part and confidently handling the Q&A session. With this book, both Ph.D. students and seasoned scientists with conference experience will develop their own presentation style and enjoy sharing their work with audiences worldwide. Inside, you will find practical tips, techniques, and tricks to efficiently prepare your presentations, along with checklists and templates for a smooth and organized process. Additionally, a dedicated chapter explores the unique challenges and recommendations for virtual conferences, helping you make a seamless transition to online presentations. Invest in your scientific career by investing in your presentation skills. Let this book be your trusted companion on the path to success.
Mastering the NEW PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam (2023 Version)
by Klaus Nielsen Giampaolo Marucci Jean-Luc FavrotProject Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional association for project management, and the authority for a growing global community of millions of project professionals and individuals who use project management skills. PMI offers several certifications in the areas of project management, risk management, and other related areas. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) is one credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The CAPM® is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM® is intended to demonstrate candidates’ understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management. This certification is a popular prerequisite that helps employers find the professionals most suited to fulfill specific roles in their organizations. Most study guides just explain the contents of the exam without providing tools to maximize learning. The authors, as authorized training partners with PMI, translate the new 2023 examination content outline into what exam takers need to do and know in preparation for the exam. It also provides them with exercises and prep questions as a quick and easy check to ensure they are on the right path in preparation for the exam, thus maximizing their chance of passing.
The Matchboy and the Inventor
by PelaamA familiar tale with a twist. Vern's life as a poor matchboy is hard and cruel. Starving and freezing, he loses consciousness, and when he awakens, thinks he must have died and gone to heaven.Instead, he finds he's been rescued by Oren, a doctor and inventor, who lives with his sister and brother-in-law.Each man is attracted to the other, but both fear to speak of the attraction thinking it would be misinterpreted, especially when a friend of Oren's seeks to keep the couple apart.But Vern has a plan. He crafts a gift for Oren, intended to reveal his heart in a way he's unable to put into words. Will the matchboy's gift win the heart of the inventor?
Materials and Sustainability: Building a Circular Future
by Julia L Goldstein Paul Foulkes-ArellanoThis book examines sustainable manufacturing, from the extraction of materials to processing, use, and disposal, and argues that significant changes in all of the above are needed for the world to progress toward a more circular economy.Materials and processing methods are usually chosen with performance as the key metric. Why has our society embraced plastics? Because they work. In most cases, they are lighter, easier to manufacture, and less expensive than the metal, wood, glass, or stone they have replaced. Why do industrial manufacturers use toxic chemicals? Because they are effective, but the unintended consequences may be severe. By learning how various materials are made and what happens when they are recycled, readers will better understand the value of materials and the challenges that manufacturers face when trying to make their facilities and products less toxic and less wasteful. The three chapters in Part I provide essential background about materials in the circular economy, chemicals, and waste. Part II delves into specific materials. It includes chapters on plastics, metals, wood and paper products, glass, and novel materials. Part III covers recycling and manufacturing processes, and Part IV delves into practical considerations, including the effect of regulations, concluding with a chapter that helps readers translate the information presented into action. Interviews with industry experts round out the chapters and offer valuable insights.Materials and Sustainability is a must-read for business professionals who are serious about making their companies as environmentally responsible as possible and for business and engineering students who want to begin their careers with practical knowledge about materials and their impacts.
Materials for Energy Production, Conversion, and Storage
by M Jenitta Johnson Nisa Salim Sabu ThomasThis volume provides a comprehensive review of energy production, management, and its challenges pertaining to various materials. It covers different material fabrication strategies involved in the processes such as laser-assisted fabrication, electrospinning strategy, and so forth, including a review of the different nanostructured materials and challenges in energy management. Factors affecting energy storage and conversion focussing on high entropy and phase change-based materials are covered. The concepts in the book are supported by illustrations and case studies.Features: Covers different fabrication strategies for various energy materials. Focusses on emerging materials such as MXenes, aerogels, and so forth. Provides a detailed study of laser-assisted fabrication, electrospinning strategy, and 3D-printed materials. Includes a comprehensive study of energy management from biomass. Reviews current strategies for electronic waste management. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, and materials science.
Maternal Placental Interface: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2781)
by Verónica Zaga-ClavellinaThis volume details critical and valuable experimental protocols to facilitate researchers in this fascinating field. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Maternal Placental Interface: Methods and Protocols aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.
Math 100 Ideas in 100 Words: A Whistle-stop Tour of Science’s Key Concepts
by DKGet to grips with the essential topics in maths today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words.Math: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your mathematical curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in math in concise, 100-word summaries. One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of math such as geometry, algebra, probability and pure math, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of math, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of math.
The Mathematical Foundation of Multi-Space Learning Theory
by Tai Wang Mengsiying LiThis book explores the measurement of learning effectiveness and the optimization of knowledge retention by modeling the learning process and building the mathematical foundation of multi-space learning theory.Multi-space learning is defined in this book as a micro-process of human learning that can take place in more than one space, with the goal of effective learning and knowledge retention. This book models the learning process as a temporal sequence of concept learning, drawing on established principles and empirical evidence. It also introduces the matroid to strengthen the mathematical foundation of multi-space learning theory and applies the theory to vocabulary and mathematics learning, respectively. The results show that, for vocabulary learning, the method can be used to estimate the effectiveness of a single learning strategy, to detect the mutual interference that might exist between learning strategies, and to predict the optimal combination of strategies. In mathematical learning, it was found that timing is crucial in both first learning and second learning in scheduling optimization to maximize the intersection effective interval.The title will be of interest to researchers and students in a wide range of areas, including educational technology, learning sciences, mathematical applications, and mathematical psychology.
Mathematical Modelling of Fluid Dynamics and Nanofluids
by Katta Ramesh Fateh Mebarek-Oudina Basma SouayehMathematical Modelling of Fluid Dynamics and Nanofluids serves as a comprehensive resource for various aspects of fluid dynamics simulations, nanofluid preparation, and numerical techniques.The book examines the practical implications and real-world applications of various concepts, including nanofluids, magnetohydrodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and radiation. By encompassing these diverse domains, it offers readers a broad perspective on the interconnectedness of these fields.The primary audience for this book includes researchers and graduate students who possess a keen interest in interdisciplinary studies within the realms of fluid dynamics, nanofluids, and biofluids. Its content caters to those who wish to deepen their knowledge and tackle complex problems at the intersection of these disciplines.
Mathematical Rigour and Informal Proof (Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics)
by null Fenner Stanley TanswellThis Element looks at the contemporary debate on the nature of mathematical rigour and informal proofs as found in mathematical practice. The central argument is for rigour pluralism: that multiple different models of informal proof are good at accounting for different features and functions of the concept of rigour. To illustrate this pluralism, the Element surveys some of the main options in the literature: the 'standard view' that rigour is just formal, logical rigour; the models of proofs as arguments and dialogues; the recipe model of proofs as guiding actions and activities; and the idea of mathematical rigour as an intellectual virtue. The strengths and weaknesses of each are assessed, thereby providing an accessible and empirically-informed introduction to the key issues and ideas found in the current discussion.