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Sisters of Scandal: A Regency Romance Collection (The Transformation of the Shelley Sisters)
by Louise AllenHarlequin Historical brings you the page-turning Sisters of Scandal collection from award-winning author Louise Allen.Practical Widow to Passionate MistressMeg eloped to escape her father&’s iron rule. Now a widow, she&’s desperate to return to her sisters. So, when Major Brandon is left unconscious on the Bordeaux docks, Meg grabs her chance – posing as his wife, she boards a ship to England.Meg might have saved his life, but does she have to be so bossy – or downright irresistible? Years of war weigh heavily on Ross and he has no desire to wed… But he can make Meg his housekeeper—with access to the master's bedroom strictly forbidden!Vicar&’s Daughter to Viscount&’s LadySeduced, abandoned and pregnant, Arabella Shelley is determined her baby's father will support them. Horrified to discover his death, she is shocked at the demand of his brother, the handsome and inscrutable Viscount Hadleigh. To legitimize her unborn child, she must marry him, instead!As Bella struggles with her unfamiliar, luxurious new lifestyle, and her scandalous desire for her stranger of a husband, will she find a love that matches the passion of their marriage bed?Auctioned Virgin to Seduced BrideInnocent Laurel Vernon is living a nightmare after being kidnapped and put up for auction in one of London's most notorious brothels. Only the memory of private enquiry agent Patrick Jago gives her strength. Even though she only knew him for a few days, Patrick made her feel both protected and weak with desire.When Laurel sees Patrick among the brothel's clientele, she isn't sure if he has come to rescue her or to satisfy his own lust. But she is certain that he intends to bid on her!
Harlequin Special Edition 75th Anniversary Collection: Four Heartfelt Romance Novels
by Brenda Jackson Diana Palmer RaeAnne Thayne Brenda NovakTaming a Heartbreakerby Brenda JacksonRedford St. James is having too much fun to settle down with just one woman until a Westmoreland family wedding reunites him with Carmen Golan. He can&’t get Carmen—gorgeous, sweet and a hopeless romantic—out of his mind. Even though she&’s outright said he&’s husband material! Him! And she believes any heartbreaker can be tamed—by the right person. Well, it&’s his duty to set her straight!But an intimate conversation becomes an intimate evening and a night that makes them wonder who&’s taming whom. And that night could have consequences in nine short months…Includes a free bonus story, Husband Material.A Beach House Beginningby RaeAnne ThayneWhen ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbor Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed, and the former target of a stalker, the single mom errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men—and her heart. So Jenna vows to keep a neighborly distance. Until she needs help—and surly Wes comes to the rescue. Jenna learns that Wes&’s tattooed exterior belies his kindness, dedication to his daughter and his lonely heart. Wrongfully convicted and exonerated, Wes is just trying to piece his life back together. And he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key? Bonus Story: A Mother's HopeRancher's Law by Diana PalmerFor Amelia Rose Grayson, there was only ever one love: Cal Hollister. When Cal, a police captain, is wounded, she&’s there for him and helps nurse him back to health. After he shrugs off their undeniable chemistry, Amelia knows she needs to cut all her old ties. She escapes her small-town life and forges a new path, trying to leave Cal behind. But Amelia can't break free of Cal&’s orbit. Emotion—and an unrelenting passion—takes over when they reconnect, sending them both into dangerous territory. Can the two of them move past their previous hurt and make peace? And will they finally face the reason they keep finding each other?Includes a bonus story, Guy!Tying the Knotby Brenda NovakAll of Grady Amos&’s brothers are married, and he's feeling left behind. Aja Kermani wants to break away from the man chosen by her parents and marry for love. This leads them both to Tying the Knot, a reality TV show where contestants meet their soulmate. Grady and Aja end up married—yet they have absolutely nothing in common! But there is something—beyond a powerful attraction—that draws them to each other, despite their completely different lives and backgrounds. Is a postshow annulment in their future? Or are two opposites truly meant for each other?Bonus Story: When We TouchPreviously published
The Amish Christmas Matchmaker: An Uplifting Holiday Romance (Indiana Amish Brides #4)
by Vannetta ChapmanAn uplifting Amish romance from USA Today bestselling author Vannetta ChapmanWith her wedding business thriving, Annie Kauffman could never leave her beloved Amish community. So when Levi Lapp tries to convince her father to move the family to Texas to begin a new community, she must put a stop to it. Her plan? Find Levi a wife who can persuade him to stay in Indiana. But as the two spend time together, can Annie keep from falling for the handsome Amish cowboy herself?Don't miss the other titles in the Indiana Amish Brides series. A Widow&’s Hope Amish Christmas Memories A Perfect Amish Match An Unlikely Amish Match The Amish Christmas Secret The Baby Next Door An Amish Baby for Christmas The Amish Twins Next DoorPreviously published.
A Rancher for Christmas: A Western Holiday Romance
by Diana PalmerIt&’s a Christmas miracle in Montana a fan-favorite story from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer, originally published as The Humbug ManMontana rancher Tate Hollister is a real-life grumpy Scrooge who hates Christmas. Young widow Maggie Jeffries is determined not to let her brand-new neighbor ruin her young son&’s favorite holiday. To her surprise, her child adores Tate for some reason she can&’t fathom.But there&’s more to Tate than his ornery manner. As the holiday season progresses, Maggie discovers that Tate—with his smoldering black eyes and roguish good looks—isn't completely immune to the Christmas spirit. In fact, his loving embrace might just be the gift of a lifetime…Previously published.
Credible Threat: A Thrilling Suspense Novel
by Heather WoodhavenSearching for answers could turn lethal in this thrilling workplace romance...When accountant Rebecca Linn—the granddaughter of a federal judge—is attacked, it&’s clear that someone wants her dead. Now it&’s up to Deputy U.S. Marshal Kurt Brock to protect her while they race to uncover who&’s behind the attack and why. But Rebecca is sure the suspicious evidence she uncovered in her latest auditing job has put a target on her back. Only staying ahead of those out to silence her is bringing her dangerously close to Kurt—and putting both their careers on the line. With the attacker closing in, can Rebecca and Kurt survive long enough to reveal the would-be killer&’s secrets?Previously published.
Harlequin Intrigue 75th Anniversary Collection: Four Thrilling Suspense Novels
by Lindsay McKenna Sharon Sala Heather Graham B.J. DanielsImmerse yourself in thrilling stories of nonstop suspense and high stakes danger. Solve the case and fall in love with an exciting collection of four gripping stories of heroism, mystery, crime, and adventure in the Harlequin Intrigue 75th Anniversary Collection, including:NO TURNING BACKby Lindsay McKennaOn the edge of war, a country needs its protectors. Captain Ram Kozak is armed to face hell with a steely rage against those who would hurt his country. His only weak point is when Darina &“Dare&” Mazur, a US Army Special Forces combat medic, joins his team. She has a confidence—and loving touch—that brings him to his knees. Will their attraction be the glue that holds them together during the coming storm?SAVE MEby Sharon SalaTragedy separated them. Now he&’s her only hopeHunter Gray and Lainie Mayes were each other&’s first, last, and only love. Until tragedy and their feuding families drove them apart. Eleven years vanishes when Hunter learns that Lainie has gone missing in the Colorado mountains. Now the former Army pilot must pull off his most perilous mission. Can he rescue Lainie and uncover the truth before the woman he loves is once again lost to him...this time forever?A MURDERER AMONG USby Heather GrahamUndercover in the French Quarter with only each other to trust A legendary rock band's reunion is just a ruse for FBI agent Chase McCoy's investigation. Twenty years ago, Skylark's lead singer died under suspicious circumstances. Chase knows Sky Ferguson is fronting the band in her father's honor for the same reason Chase has agreed to be the drummer. They want answers. But having to pose as a couple makes them question just how far they'll go for the truth.RENEGADE WIFEby BJ. DanielsWhen her fairytale life becomes a tragedy, she's looking for vengeance After her double-crossing, thieving husband disappears, Geneva Carrington Beck and her puppy—the only thing the no-account left behind— recruit Montana outfitter Calhoun St. Pierre to track him down. But their mountain mission takes a dangerous turn when criminals searching for the missing man make his bride a target…and a widow. Now a reluctant hero has to partner with and protect the renegade wife.
Christmas at the Château: A Holiday Romance (Bainbridge House #2)
by Rochelle AlersThe halls are decked for holiday romance in nationally bestselling author Rochelle Alers's latest book in the Bainbridge House series!It's holiday season at the Bainbridge House and executive chef Viola Williamson has to have the kitchen up and running before her brother's wedding on Christmas Eve. With a major restoration also taking place, however, Viola finds herself working closely with Dom Shaw, the handsome caretaker to her family's estate. Viola is struck the hotter-than-mulled-cider attraction to Dom, and it&’s obvious that he feels it, too—yet Dom keeps his distance. Can Viola convince him that with all this cooking going on, he&’s the only one stirring her heart? And can Viola stand the heat, or will she have to get out of the kitchen?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Don't miss out on the other books in the Bainbridge House series! A New Foundation Say it Like You Mean ItPreviously published.
McDonald's The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes
by Tresa KaurMcDonald's The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive guide for nurse educators that covers the assessment of critical thinking, the development of learning objectives, and the creation of tests, including detailed tips for writing many kinds of individual test items. This unique resource also covers the analysis of test reliability. Examples of effective and ineffective test items are included throughout to help faculty and nurse educators deepen their understanding of how to create effective tests and assess student learning. The updated Fifth Edition features two new chapters dedicated to the NextGen NCLEX to prepare faculty to develop questions for their students, addressing the move from critical thinking to clinical judgment.
The House of Cross: Meet the hero of the new Prime series Cross—the greatest detective of all time (Alex Cross #30)
by James PattersonSupreme Court candidates are being murdered—and only Alex Cross and John Sampson can take the case in The House of Cross. “[Alex Cross’s] innate nature is to protect people…If he has a weakness, it’s his family, especially his children. They’re the chink in his armor. But aside from that, it’s tough to get at him.&” –Aldis Hodge, star of Cross on Prime Video. In Washington, DC, the president-elect is planning her inauguration. The list of Supreme Court candidates is highly confidential—until it becomes evidence in Detective Alex Cross’s toughest investigation. One candidate is gunned down. A second is stabbed. A third is murdered near midnight on a city street. Cross is the FBI&’s top expert in criminal behavior. For the sake of his family, his city, and his country, he must put himself in the most dangerous place there is: inside the mind of a diabolical killer. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Spawn 2: More Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies
Curated by Deborah Sheldon, this second volume follows the multi-award-winning and multi-award-nominated anthology of Australian dread, Spawn: Weird Horror Tales About Pregnancy, Birth and Babies.Spawn 2 interprets and reinterprets pregnancy, birth and babies in a myriad of unexpected ways that will frighten, shock, disgust, horrify, surprise, and move you.Penned by established authors and fresh new voices, these stories range from the folkloric and phantasmagorical, through sci-fi and cybernetics, to historical and the occult.Prepare for an intimate, anxious, eviscerating read.
Eco-Materials and Green Energy for a Sustainable Future
by Amit Soni Dharmendra Tripathi Jagrati Sahariya Kamal Nayan SharmaEco-Materials and Green Energy for a Sustainable Future emphasizes the synergy between eco-materials and green energy solutions, highlighting their combined power to reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources, and create a more resilient and sustainable future. It provides a detailed discussion on cutting-edge green energy technologies and their potential to transform the energy landscape.Covering a range of applications and emerging technologies that are moving toward sustainable and green energy, this book includes topics on nano-batteries, nanoparticle treatments of toxic textile industry wastewater, and green building materials. It explores thin-film solar cells and luminescent materials in solar energy. This book considers green synthesis methods, such as plant extracts and microorganisms, with applications in regenerative medicine.This book will interest researchers and senior undergraduate and graduate students studying renewable energy sources, green materials engineering and chemistry, and sustainability.
Music and Science: A Guide to Empirical Music Research (SEMPRE Studies in The Psychology of Music)
by Tuomas EerolaMusic and Science provides an introduction and practical guidance for a scientific and systematic approach to music research. Students with a background in humanities may find the field hard to tackle and this accessible guide will show them how to consider using an appropriate range of methods, introducing them to current standards of research practices including research ethics, open access, and using computational tools such as R for analysis. These research methods are used to identify the underlying patterns behind the data to better understand how music is constructed and how we are influenced by music. The book focusses on music perception and the experience of music as approached through empirical experiments and by analysing music using computational tools spanning audio and score materials. The process of research, collaboration, and publishing in this area of study is also explained and emphasis is given to transparent and replicable research principles. The book will be essential reading for students undertaking empirical projects, particularly in the area of music psychology but also in digital humanities and media studies.
Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract: A Practical Handbook (Understanding Construction)
by Kelvin Hughes Patrick WaterhouseUse of the NEC4 suite of contracts continues to grow and the new edition of Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract includes significant additional materials and changes since its original publication immediately after the initial release of the NEC4 contracts. Experienced authors and construction contracts specialists Kelvin Hughes and Patrick Waterhouse have added numerous practical experiences, case studies, lessons learned and guidance notes which were not available at the time of writing the original book.Covering all the recent updates to the contract and written in plain English, Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract offers a practical guide to the use and management of the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC). The authors describe the full life of a contract, from the initial selection of options and contract formation through to the operations period and ultimately termination and dispute resolution. Although born of the same stable as the NEC4 construction contracts, the TSC is aimed at maintaining infrastructure and differs significantly from its siblings.This is essential reading for anyone working with the contracts and takes the reader through the important provisions including communications, planning, early warnings, compensation events and payments. It is ideal for clients, contractors and their advisors describing how to deploy the contract successfully.
Global Governance of Space Cyber Security: Regulatory and Institutional Aspects
by Du LiThe book explores the regulatory and institutional aspects of global governance of space cybersecurity.Focusing on the regulatory aspects, this book argues that the current international law cannot handle the threats posed by malicious cyber and space activities, as regulatory gaps exist owing to terminological ambiguities and legal loopholes. A law-making process in the space field is proposed with a focus on developing soft law instruments through multistakeholder platforms. To enhance the implementation and enforcement of laws concerning space cybersecurity, it is crucial to emphasise the roles of international organisations and industries. Furthermore, empowering existing international institutions with supervisory powers and promoting national legislation and domestic judicial systems are feasible approaches to enhance compliance with the law.The book will attract international law scholars, especially those studying space law and cyber law.
Robotics and Smart Autonomous Systems: Technology and Applications (Wireless Communications and Networking Technologies)
by Rashmi Priyadarshini Ram Mohan Mehra Amit Sehgal Prabhu Jyot SinghThe text discusses fundamental, advanced concepts and applications of robotics and autonomous systems. It further discusses important topics, such as robotics techniques in the manufacturing sector, applications of smart autonomous systems in the healthcare sector, resource optimization in mobile robotics, and smart autonomous transport systems. Features Covers design and application aspects of robotic systems for implementing the concepts of smart manufacturing with reduced human intervention, better accuracy, and enhanced production capacity. Discusses techniques including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforced learning with real-life examples. Highlights a unified intermodal approach for automated transportation including cars, trucks, ships, and port management. Explains the mechanical design of planetary rovers, and the mechanical design of space manipulators, actuators, and sensors. Presents programming tools and platforms for autonomous robotic systems. The book is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, and automotive engineering.
Public Relations and Strategic Communication in 2050: Trends Shaping the Future of the Profession
by Alexander V. Laskin Karen FrebergTaking stock of the technological, political, economic, and social trends that exist today, this book extends the discussion to analyze and predict how these trends will affect the public relations and strategic communication industry of the future.This book is divided into two sections, the first addressing such key topics as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, political polarization, and misinformation, the second looking at key facets of the profession, such as media relations, crisis communication, and measurement and evaluation. Leading researchers in the discipline share their analysis of these topics while also providing theoretically based and practically relevant insights on how the industry must evolve to keep up with, and perhaps anticipate, changes in culture, society, and technology.This book will be of interest to scholars, industry professionals, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in public relations and strategic communication.
The Stoic Educator: Strategies for Teacher Well-Being and Mastering Challenges with Grace
by Emir Cruz FernándezStoic wisdom has become popular for helping us focus on what we can and can’t control in life. But how can Stoic philosophies help you in your specific role as a teacher?Emir Cruz Fernández has the answers in this useful new book. Drawing on the insights of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca, and other great philosophers, he shows how Stoic wisdom and the four Stoic virtues can help you improve classroom management, handle difficult or toxic colleagues, overcome imposter syndrome, master your sphere of influence, control reactions, thrive in the face of adversity, develop resilience, and more.Many of the challenges in the education world feel overwhelming and out of our control, but with Stoic philosophies, we can take control of the narrative and free ourselves from the things we cannot change—only focusing on the ones we can. With wisdom, courage, and perseverance, join Emir on the journey to finding a more fulfilling path in your career.
Deculturalization and the Struggle for Equality: A Brief History of the Education of Dominated Cultures in the United States (Sociocultural, Political, and Historical Studies in Education)
by Joel SpringJoel Spring’s history of school policies imposed on dominated groups in the United States examines the concept of deculturalization—the use of schools to strip away family languages and cultures and replace them with those of the dominant group. The focus is on the education of dominated groups forced to become citizens in territories conquered by the United States, including Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and Hawaiians.In seven concise, thought-provoking chapters, this analysis and documentation of how education is used to change or eliminate linguistic and cultural traditions in the United States looks at the educational, legal, and social construction of race and racism in the United States, emphasizing the various meanings of “equality” that have existed from colonial America to the present. Providing a broader perspective for understanding the denial of cultural and linguistic rights in the United States, issues of language, culture, and deculturalization are placed in a global context.Revised throughout to reflect the national events and shifts in the field since the prior edition, the 10th Edition includes updated discussion around race and its impacts on college campuses, exploration of the refugee crises, new material on Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian boarding schools, and expanded discussion of debates over cultural and racial identity.
Identity-Conscious Practice in Action: Shaping Equitable Schools and Classrooms (Equity and Social Justice in Education Series)
by Liza TalusanWhen teachers and leaders implement an identity-conscious practice, they can provide a more responsive and responsible learning environment. Unfortunately, avoiding the impact of identity can create problematic and oppressive conditions in schools. So how do we lead with an identity-conscious lens? Award-winning author Liza Talusan provides real-world scenarios that educators can work through to apply an identity-conscious practice. Talusan helps educators grapple with three key questions: 1) How do I build knowledge about scenarios that involve identity? 2) How do my own thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs contribute to inequitable conditions? 3) What actions can I implement in my classroom/meeting spaces to align with principles of equity and justice? Readers explore these questions through case studies on race, class/socioeconomic status, religion/faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender, language, and age. With the book's numerous real-world examples, Talusan makes the concept of an identity-conscious practice more tangible, so you feel ready and empowered to implement it day-to-day in your own practice.
9781399815130 Foundation Danish (Michel Thomas Method) – Full course: 9781399815130 Foundation Danish (Michel Thomas Method) – Full course
by Anne Grydehoj'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning German with the Michel Thomas MethodLooking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? The original no-books, no-homework, no-memorizing method is in tune with the way the brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. You'll stick with it because you'll love it.* Pick up Danish naturally and unforgettably without strain or stress* Learn from listening and speaking, without the pressure of writing or memorizing* Build up your Danish in manageable steps by thinking out answers for yourselfWHY IS THE METHOD SO SUCCESSFUL?'What you understand, you know; and what you know, you don't forget.' - Michel ThomasBefore there were algorithms, there was Michel Thomas. For over 50 years he worked on decoding languages by breaking them down into their most essential component parts. These 'building blocks' are introduced to the learner sequentially in such a way that you reconstruct the language for yourself - to form your own sentences, to say what you want, when you want. This unique method draws on the principles of instructional psychology and works with the way your brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. Knowledge is structured and organized so that you absorb the language easily and don't forget it. The method is designed to eliminate the stress which prevents you from relaxing and allowing the brain to work in the way which accepts learning in a seemingly painless, very exciting and highly motivating way.HOW DO THE COURSES WORK?'All stress inhibits true and effective learning' - Michel ThomasDuring the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method teacher Anne Grydehøj and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or stress of having to memorize. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 20-30 hours. By the end of the course, you will understand and have the confidence to speak basic Danish.WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY ACHIEVE?'I am the architect who builds the house. It's up to you to decorate it.' - Michel ThomasThe Michel Thomas Method will help you kick-start, continue, and flourish in your Danish language learning journey. It is not intended to get you perfectly fluent, but it will get you speaking and using Danish, with proper pronunciation, faster than any other method. It is designed to give you a strong foundation and good working knowledge of a language from which you can expand and later 'add decoration' to. It is a rapid method for learning, that requires only concentration on the part of the learner.LEARN ANYWHERE!Reclaim your pockets of free time to learn a new language! Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever and wherever you want, in as little or as much time as you have.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.To find out more about the method, go to www.michelthomas.com(C) 1999 Thomas Keymaster Languages LLC.(P) 2024 Hodder & Stoughton, Ltd.All rights reserved.
The Duke at Hazard (The Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune #2)
by KJ Charles"The Duke at Hazard is my dream historical romance: emotional and intimate, but also full of wit, humor, and a lovable cast of supporting characters. The setting feels so vivid and alive, and every single interaction between the two heroes is pitch perfect. I loved every word of this book' Martha WatersThe Duke of Severn is one of the greatest men in Britain.He's also short, quiet, and unimpressive. And now he's been robbed, after indulging in one rash night with a strange man who stole the heirloom Severn ring from his finger. The Duke has to get it back, and he can't let anyone know how he lost it. So when his cousin bets that he couldn't survive without his privilege and title, the Duke grasps the opportunity to hunt down his ring-incognito.Life as an ordinary person is terrifying... until the anonymous Duke meets Daizell Charnage, a disgraced gentleman, and hires him to help. Racing across the country in search of the thief, the Duke and Daizell fall into scrapes, into trouble-and in love.Daizell has been excluded from polite society, his name tainted by his father's crimes and his own misbehaviour. Now he dares to dream of a life somewhere out of sight with the quiet gentleman who's stolen his heart. He doesn't know that his lover is a hugely rich public figure with half a dozen titles. And when he finds out, it will risk everything they have...Don't miss the second thrilling standalone Regency romance in the Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune series by KJ Charles...
Theory of Ground Vehicles
by J. Y. WongTHEORY OF GROUND VEHICLES A leading and authoritative text for advancing ground vehicle mobility Theory of Ground Vehicles, Fifth Edition presents updated and expanded coverage of the critical factors affecting the performance, handling, and ride essential to the development and design of road and off-road vehicles. Replacing internal combustion engines with zero-emission powerplants in ground vehicles to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions for curbing climate change has received worldwide attention by both the vehicle industry and governmental agencies. To enhance safety, traffic flow, and operating efficiency of road transport, automated driving systems have been under active development. With growing interest in the exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond, research in terramechanics for guiding the development of extraterrestrial rovers has been intensified. In this new edition, these and other topics of interest in the field of ground vehicle technology are explored, and technical data are updated. New features of this edition include: Expanded coverage of the fundamentals of electric drives, hybrid electric drives, and fuel cell technology Introduction to the classification and operating principles of the automated driving system and cooperative driving automation Applications of terramechanics to guiding the development of extraterrestrial rovers Elaboration on the approach to achieving the optimal operating efficiency of all-wheel drive off-road vehicles Introduction to updated ISO Standards for evaluating vehicle ride An updated and comprehensive text and reference for both the educational and professional communities, Theory of Ground Vehicles, Fifth Edition will prove invaluable to aspiring and practicing engineers seeking to solve real-world road and off-road vehicle mobility problems.
Proceedings of Trends in Electronics and Health Informatics: TEHI 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1034)
by Mufti Mahmud M. Shamim Kaiser Anirban Bandyopadhyay Kanad Ray Shamim Al MamunThis book includes selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Trends in Electronics and Health Informatics (TEHI 2023), held at Institute of Information Technology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, during December 26–27, 2023. The book is broadly divided into five sections—artificial intelligence and soft computing, healthcare informatics, Internet of things and data analytics, electronics, and communications.
Denitrogenative Transformation of Nitrogen Heterocycles: Synthesis, Reactions and Applications
by Pazhamalai AnbarasanComprehensive resource exploring a unique chemical transformation that generates new compounds with diverse properties for modern organic synthesis research Denitrogenative Transformation of Nitrogen Heterocycles explores all 10 polynitrogen heterocycles that are known to undergo denitrogenative transformations to date. Following highlights on the remarkable modifications encountered in the synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles, the chapters use a reaction-based approach to explain denitrogenative transformations in detail. This book covers the exponential growth in scientific literature in the last few decades for denitrogenative reactions of polynitrogen heterocycles which play a key role in natural products, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and material sciences. This book also discusses denitrogenative cascade reactions, which accomplish powerful transformations from simple polynitrogen heterocycles to more complex molecules in modern synthetic chemistry. Written by a highly qualified academic with significant experience in the field, Denitrogenative Transformation of Nitrogen Heterocycles covers sample topics including: Transannulation of N-sulfonyl-1,2,3-triazoles with polar multiple bonds such as carbonyls and nitriles and non-polar multiple bonds such as alkenes, alkynes, and allenesInsertion of azavinyl carbenes to C–X/X–X bond, denitrogenative rearrangements of N-sulfonyl-1,2,3-triazoles, and denitrogenative transformations of NH- and N-fluoroalkyl-1,2,3-triazolesMetal-catalyzed and metal-free denitrogenative transformations of pyridotriazoles and denitrogenative transannulation of benzotriazoles and thiadiazolesDenitrogenative transformations of tetrazoles and radical denitrogenative transformations of polynitrogen heterocycles The first book of its kind on the subject, Denitrogenative Transformation of Nitrogen Heterocycles is an essential reference for researchers and scientists working in organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and transition metal catalysis, as well as academics and industry professionals in related fields.
Global Settlement Dynamics: How People Inhabit the World (ISTE Consignment)
by Yoann Doignon Sébastien OliveauThere are currently over eight billion people on Earth: how did we arrive at the current distribution of humans on the planet? What shape is it taking, and how will it evolve? This book proposes an original answer to this, which is based on the explicit desire to place settlement at the heart of its questioning, by varying the level of analysis from global to local. After recalling how humans colonized the entire planet, this book presents their current distribution, which is predominantly urban. Population dynamics (birth rate, death rate and migration) are driving changes – including the demographic decline of certain regions – which are presented and explained from the angle of residential mobility and international migration, as well as the impact of ongoing climate change. Global Settlement Dynamics concludes with a discussion of the future of these settlements, based on data from the United Nations, and the question of the sustainability of human settlements on Earth.