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Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics XI: Selected Contributions of the Eleventh International Workshop on the Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics #107)
by H. Levent Akin Nancy M. Amato Volkan Isler A. Frank StappenThis carefully edited volume is the outcome of the eleventh edition of the Workshop on Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics (WAFR), which is the premier venue showcasing cutting edge research in algorithmic robotics. The eleventh WAFR, which was held August 3-5, 2014 at Boaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey continued this tradition. This volume contains extended versions of the 42 papers presented at WAFR. These contributions highlight the cutting edge research in classical robotics problems (e. g. manipulation, motion, path, multi-robot and kinodynamic planning), geometric and topological computation in robotics as well novel applications such as informative path planning, active sensing and surgical planning. This book - rich by topics and authoritative contributors - is a unique reference on the current developments and new directions in the field of algorithmic foundations.
The Electron Glass
by M. Pollak M. Ortuño A. FrydmanPresenting an up-to-date report on electronic glasses, this book examines experiments and theories for a variety of disordered materials where electrons exhibit glassy properties. Some interesting mathematical models of idealized systems are also discussed. The authors examine problems in this field, highlighting which issues are currently understood and which require further research. Where appropriate, the authors focus on physical arguments over elaborate derivations. The book provides introductory background material on glassy systems, properties of disordered systems and transport properties so it can be understood by researchers in condensed matter physics who are new to this field.
Consuming People: From Political Economy to Theatres of Consumption (Routledge Studies in Consumer Research)
by Nikhilesh Dholakia A. Fuat FiratConsumption is widely regarded as one of the most important phenomena in contemporary society, but, till now, there has been very little analysis of how consumption patterns evolve, transform and proliferate. This revealing book provides an incisive treatment of consumption on a global scale from a cultural, philosophical and business perspective. Beginning with an analysis of how a dominant form of consumption pattern took hold in modern, capitalist, market economies, this book explores the contemporary changes and paradoxes in our consumption patterns during the transitional period from the modern to the postmodern. The text focuses on the forces shaping American consumption patterns, from corporations to Hollywood, and concludes with an analysis of the emerging trans-modern possibilities of the new 'theatre of consumption' where communities with a variety of consumption styles will flourish. This is an original and radical analysis in which its first-rate authors structure this key topic in a multi-disciplinary and forward-thinking way. As such, it will be of great interest to students and researchers of consumer behaviour in business and the social sciences, as well as those concerned with contemporary cultural transformations.
The Legend of the White Serpent
by Kwan Sang-Mei A. Fullarton PriorHere is a bewitching old Chinese legend that has well deserved its long life in the East. Like all famous fairy tales, it has been retold again and again under various names, even taking the form of a popular Chinese opera and, of several films and a full-length color cartoon. But it has never been retold more charmingly than here.Accompanied by more than 40 brilliant paintings in the typical Chinese manner by a gifted Hong Kong artist, this story of rich imagination relates the adventures of a little white snake and the schoolboy who has her for a pet. After he sets her free, she is transformed by the ancient gods of China into a beautiful young woman whose name becomes White Modest Beauty. This eventful transformation involves her and her young master in a series of astonishing adventures and strange difficulties before they at last find happiness by overcoming even the unbending decree of the gods.Designed primarily for children, this book is yet "a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney-corner," for its charm is one that appeals to young and old alike.
The Legend of the White Serpent
by Kwan Sang-Mei A. Fullarton PriorHere is a bewitching old Chinese legend that has well deserved its long life in the East. Like all famous fairy tales, it has been retold again and again under various names, even taking the form of a popular Chinese opera and, of several films and a full-length color cartoon. But it has never been retold more charmingly than here.Accompanied by more than 40 brilliant paintings in the typical Chinese manner by a gifted Hong Kong artist, this story of rich imagination relates the adventures of a little white snake and the schoolboy who has her for a pet. After he sets her free, she is transformed by the ancient gods of China into a beautiful young woman whose name becomes White Modest Beauty. This eventful transformation involves her and her young master in a series of astonishing adventures and strange difficulties before they at last find happiness by overcoming even the unbending decree of the gods.Designed primarily for children, this book is yet "a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney-corner," for its charm is one that appeals to young and old alike.
Revealed: Using Remote Personality Profiling to Influence, Negotiate and Motivate
by Janet Breeze J. Taylor A. FurnhamIt is not always possible to interview or meet people face-to-face before significant negotiations or decisions have to be made. They may be business competitors or candidates for an important leadership role. Revealed is a book for those who need to assess others and make decisions about people, without being able to meet and interview them
Oil In The World Economy (Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Politics of Oil and Gas #3)
by R. W. Ferrier A. FursenkoThis book discusses the oil industry and its impact on the world economy in the twentieth century. It examines the importance of oil in different sectors, from 1900-1973 and stresses the relevance of oil as a factor in modern economic history not only in national terms but also within an international context. The book includes chapters on American policy towards developing economies in the first half of the 20th century; the policy of Russian oil exports in the 20s and 30s; the financing of the German and French oil industries; and the role of oil in the Japanese economy, a major industrial country without oil resources. On the international front, the book covers the impact of the Middle East national oil companies, the effect of oil on the developing countries of South Ameirca and the relevance of the oil crisis of 1973.
Después del anochecer (En el momento perfecto #2)
by Mary Calmes A. G. AmilibiaLa secuela de En el momento perfectoDos años después de cabalgar hacia el ocaso con Rand Holloway, el dueño de un rancho, Stefan Joss ha hecho las paces provisionalmente con su nueva vida, enseñando en una facultad de la comunidad. Pero el río del verdadero amor jamás fluyó tranquilo. Rand quiere que él se quede en casa, pero Stef quiere una estrategia de huída en caso de que Rand decida echarlo en algún momento. Finalmente, después de reconocer lo injusto que estaba siendo, Stef se compromete, y Rand está como loco de contento. Cuando Stef tiene la oportunidad de probar su devoción, no lo duda, a pesar de arriesgar su vida en el proceso, y Rand aprovecha la oportunidad para mostrarles a todos que a veces las mejores sorpresas de la vida suceden después del ocaso.
En el momento perfecto (En el momento perfecto #1)
by Mary Calmes A. G. AmilibiaStefan Joss no puede ganar. Además de tener que ir a Texas en mitad del verano para ser el "hombre de honor" en la boda de su mejor amiga, Charlotte, debe cerrar al mismo tiempo un negocio de millones de dólares. Y, para empeorarlo más, se queda desconcertado al llegar y encontrarse al hombre que Charlotte había prometido que no estaría allí: su hermano, Rand Holloway. Stefan y Rand han sido enemigos desde que se conocieron, así que Stefan se queda atónito cuando una tregua temporal reemplaza la hostilidad habitual por una química instantánea. Aunque desconfía de esos inesperados sentimientos, Stefan se ve influenciado por la confesión sincera de Rand y decide darle una oportunidad. Pero su incipiente romance se ve amenazado cuando los negocios de Stefan sufren un revés: la dueña del rancho que debe conseguir para su empresa es asesinada. Y Stefan se lleva la mayor sorpresa de su vida cuando descubre que él mismo también corre peligro.
The Conflict of European and Eastern Algonkian Cultures, 1505-1700: 2nd Edition
by A. G. BaileyThe movement of one cultural group into the territory of another has always produced conflict: a conflict which is resolved at times by the obliteration of one group, but more often by a gradual fusion of elements drawn from both. This study examines the conflict between the Europeans and the Indians precipitated by the arrival of the French in the New World. The Indians were necessarily affected by the fur trade and the religious and social development of New France, and the meeting of contrary cultures resulted in most cases in the obliteration of that of the Indian. However, a fusion of Indian and European elements sometimes occurred, resulting in the birth of a 'Canadian' culture. The process has been repeated with the immigration of every new cultural group to Canada. This study analyses the conflict and traces the fusion of Canadian culture in its initial stage. First published in 1937, the book has proved an importance contribution to an area of early Canadian history which has been receiving renewed attention. This edition contains the original text with the addition of an index and a new chapter appraising some of the leading developments of the past few years.
Moisture Transport in Polymer Composite Materials: Computational Modelling and Experiments (Advanced Structured Materials #160)
by J.M.P.Q. Delgado A. G. Barbosa de Lima Laura H. CarvalhoThis book provides valuable information about fiber-reinforced polymer composites, with emphasis in the process of water absorption by experiments and simulation. In this monograph, we present and discuss emerging topics related to fundamentals, engineering applications, advanced mathematical modeling applied to Fickian and non-Fickian diffusion processes, analytical and computational procedures and experiments on water absorption of polymer composites reinforced by vegetable fibers. The book serves as a comprehensive learning tool for engineers, professionals, and researchers involved in this advanced interdisciplinary field, and as a reference work for both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Transport Phenomena and Drying of Solids and Particulate Materials
by J. M. P. Q. Delgado A. G. Barbosa de LimaThe purpose of this book, Transport Phenomena and Drying of Solids and Particulate Materials, is to provide a collection of recent contributions in the field of heat and mass transfer, transport phenomena, drying and wetting of solids and particulate materials. The main benefit of the book is that it discusses some of the most important topics related to the heat and mass transfer in solids and particulate materials. It includes a set of new developments in the field of basic and applied research work on the physical and chemical aspects of heat and mass transfer phenomena, drying and wetting processes, namely, innovations and trends in drying science and technology, drying mechanism and theory, equipment, advanced modelling, complex simulation and experimentation. At the same time, these topics will be going to the encounter of a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. The book is divided in several chapters that intend to be a resume of the current state of knowledge for benefit of professional colleagues.
Transport Processes and Separation Technologies (Advanced Structured Materials #133)
by J. M. P. Q. Delgado A. G. Barbosa de LimaThis book presents recent research in the field of transport phenomena in porous materials, including heat and mass transfer, drying and adsorption. Covering a comprehensive range of topics related to the transport phenomenon in engineering (including state-of-the-art, theory and technological applications), it discusses some of the most important theoretical advances, computational developments and applications in porous materials domain. Providing an update on the current state of knowledge, this self-contained reference resource will appeal to scientists, researchers and engineers in a variety of disciplines, such as chemical, civil, agricultural and mechanical engineering.
Sir Guy Carleton: Lord Dorchester
by A. G. BradleyThis biography of Sir Guy Carleton was first published in the famous Makers of Canada series in 1907, and re-issued in 1926 with supplementary notes incorporating later research by A.L. Burt. When it first appeared it was reviewed by William Wood, who described it as "a really good book on one of the greatest makers of the Empire."
The Ultimate Intimacy
by Ivan Klíma A. G. BrainWith the brilliance and humanity that have made him a major figure in world literature, Ivan Klíma, in The Ultimate Intimacy (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year), explores the universal themes of love, adultery, and faith. Pastor Daniel Vedra cares for his family and his congregation, ministers to prisoners, and is a sought-after commentator on the rapidly changing society of the Czech Republic. But when a beautiful stranger comes to hear him preach, Daniel soon finds himself falling in love with another man's wife. As his heart stirs, the order that once underpinned Daniel's life begins to unravel. And as a result, he stands to betray everything he has lived for: his family, his vocation, and his God.
International Group Accounting: Issues in European Harmonization (Routledge Library Editions: Accounting)
by S. J. Gray A. G. Coenenberg P. D. GordonThe 43 papers in this collection, originally published from 1972 to 1987 delve into accounting, observing and exploring its functioning. They construct a basis for interrogating it in use and indeed they attempt to account for accounting. The author seeks to understand accounting, to appreciate what it is, what it does and how it does it, examining it from without rather than from within.
Anusqui... en una intrépida aventura
by A. G. De CosLa aventura comenzó al descubrir aquel libro misterioso. ¿Se escribirá en sus páginas mi destino? Un libro milenario, una carta de navegación antigua, un reloj para viajar en el tiempo y una misión. Como escenario: el mar, el río, los glaciares y cielos sembrados de estrellas. Anusqui con su reloj mágico, viajará al siglo XI donde conocerá a su nuevo amigo Santiago. Con él y el resto de los personajes, salvarán al mundo de una inminente amenaza. ¿Os cuento un secreto? En medio de esta intrépida aventura, Anusqui conocerá a personajes históricos, se sorprenderá con el inquietante mundo de los hielos y descubrirá el porqué de sus superpoderes.
Abdullah Ansari of Herat: An Early Sufi Master (Routledge Sufi Series)
by A. G. FarhadiConsisting of a bibliographical account of this early Sufi master's childhood, youth, and years as a teacher and spiritual leader, as well as of translations of a selection from his books and treatises, this work traces the life and teachings of Abdullah Ansari - from poverty and destitution as a boy, by way of furious arguments with scholars advocating a more rationalistic approach to their faith, to his final pronouncements on the path of Love and Union.
Planning and Growth in Rich and Poor Countries (Routledge Revivals)
by A. G. Ford Walter BirminghamOriginally published in 1966, this book was written at a time when economists realized that rapid growth in developing nations could not be achieved without comprehensive planning and that no economy could be left to grow of its own accord without the danger of major fluctuations in economic activity and long periods of stagnation. Written by a team of academic economists who combined specialized knowledge of the theory of economic growth with world-wide experience of its practical applications, this volume provides an intelligent analysis of the problems of economic growth which faced nations that had embarked on the planning of their economies such as the UK, India, Ghana, Sierra Leone and New Zealand.
Windfalls (Classics To Go)
by A. G. GardinerExcerpt: "I took a garden fork just now and went out to dig up the artichokes. When Jemima saw me crossing the orchard with a fork he called a committee meeting, or rather a general assembly, and after some joyous discussion it was decided nem. con. that the thing was worth looking into. Forthwith, the whole family of Indian runners lined up in single file, and led by Jemima followed faithfully in my track towards the artichoke bed, with a gabble of merry noises. Jemima was first into the breach. He always is..."
Laser Precision Microprocessing of Materials
by M. A. Kazaryan A. G. Grigor'Yants N. A. LyabinThis reference focuses on the current state of fundamental research and industrial achievements in the field of precision laser processing of a wide range of metal, semiconductor and dielectric materials. The possibilities of microprocessing by pulsed nanosecond laser radiation and copper vapor laser systems are analyzed. Design and operation principles, ways to increase their efficiency and reliability, and a series of modern automated technological installations are described. The work will be of interest to specialists, engineers, students and graduate students working and studying in the field of laser technology and optics, laser and information technology.
Un juego imprevisible
by A. G. Helane¿Qué harías cuando el mejor día de tu vida se ve suspendido por una simple llamada de tu jefe? ¿Qué harías cuando el mejor día de tu vida se ve suspendido por una simple llamada de tu jefe? <P><P>La inspectora Ashley García descansaba junto a su mujer en el que; se supone, sería uno de los mejores días de sus vidas. Pero una simple llamada de su comisario bastó para que la vida de ambas mujeres cambiara drásticamente.
Das Buch Henoch
by A. G. HoffmanAn ancient Jewish religious work, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, although modern scholars estimate the older sections (mainly in the Book of the Watchers) to date from about 300 BC, and the latest part (Book of Parables) probably to the first century BC.
Africa, Empire and World Disorder: Historical Essays (Routledge Approaches to History)
by A. G. HopkinsThis volume brings together important articles from the Cambridge historian A. G. Hopkins and reflect the enlargement and evolution of historical studies during the last half century. The essays cover four of the principal historiographical developments of the period: the extraordinary revolution that has led to the writing of non-Western indigenous history; the revitalization of new types of imperial history; the now ubiquitous engagement with global history, including a reinterpretation of American Empire, and the current revival of economic history after several decades of neglect.
American Empire: A Global History (America in the World #25)
by A. G. HopkinsA new history of the United States that turns American exceptionalism on its headAmerican Empire is a panoramic work of scholarship that presents a bold new global perspective on the history of the United States. Drawing on his expertise in economic history and the imperial histories of Britain and Europe, A. G. Hopkins takes readers from the colonial era to today to show how, far from diverging, the United States and Western Europe followed similar trajectories throughout this long period, and how America’s dependency on Britain and Europe extended much later into the nineteenth century than previously understood.In a sweeping narrative spanning three centuries, Hopkins describes how the revolt of the mainland colonies was the product of a crisis that afflicted the imperial states of Europe generally, and how the history of the American republic between 1783 and 1865 was a response not to the termination of British influence but to its continued expansion. He traces how the creation of a U.S. industrial nation-state after the Civil War paralleled developments in Western Europe, fostered similar destabilizing influences, and found an outlet in imperialism through the acquisition of an insular empire in the Caribbean and Pacific. The period of colonial rule that followed reflected the history of the European empires in its ideological justifications, economic relations, and administrative principles. After 1945, a profound shift in the character of globalization brought the age of the great territorial empires to an end.American Empire goes beyond the myth of American exceptionalism to place the United States within the wider context of the global historical forces that shaped the Western empires and the world.