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Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2017
by Shamim Pakzad Juan CaicedoDynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2017, the second volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Civil Structures, including papers on: Modal Parameter Identification Dynamic Testing of Civil Structures Control of Human Induced Vibrations of Civil Structures Model Updating Damage Identification in Civil Infrastructure Bridge Dynamics Experimental Techniques for Civil Structures Hybrid Simulation of Civil Structures Vibration Control of Civil Structures System Identification of Civil Structures.
Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2018
by Shamim PakzadDynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2018, the second volume of nine from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Civil Structures, including papers on: Modal Parameter Identification Dynamic Testing of Civil Structures Control of Human Induced Vibrations of Civil Structures Model Updating Damage Identification in Civil Infrastructure Bridge Dynamics Experimental Techniques for Civil Structures Hybrid Simulation of Civil Structures Vibration Control of Civil Structures System Identification of Civil Structures.
Data Science in Engineering, Volume 9: Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2021
by Ramin Madarshahian Francois HemezData Science and Engineering Volume 9: Proceedings of the 39th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2021, the ninth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Data Science in Engineering, including papers on: Data Science in Engineering Applications Engineering Mathematics Computational Methods in Engineering.
Mechanics of Composite and Multi-functional Materials, Volume 5: Proceedings of the 2019 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
by Raman Singh Geoffrey SlipherMechanics of Composite, Hybrid, and Multifunctional Materials, Volume 5 of the Proceedings of the 2019 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the fifth volume of six from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range of areas, including: Recycled Constituent Composites Damage Detection Advanced Imaging of Composites Multifunctional Materials Composite Interfaces Tunable Composites.
Soul Eater: Book 3 (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #3)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The third book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.Torak has survived the summer and his heartstopping adventure in the Seal Islands. He and Wolf are together once more. But their reunion is short-lived.As mid winter approaches, Torak learns that Wolf has been snatched. In a desperate bid to rescue him, Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the Far North and step into a world of deceit, treachery and lies, coming face to face with a terrifying evil. Another step is taken on his quest to destroy the Soul-Eaters, but with it comes the burden of an utterly chilling secret of his own ...Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
Spirit Walker: Book 2 (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend of all time. The second book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world for ever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the process. Yet Torak's quest is far from over. A strange sickness is threatening the Raven Clan and only the Seal Clan have the cure. Torak must face a lonely journey to the Seal Islands to find it, but what he stumbles upon there is far from what he was expecting. And all is not as it seems ... Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
The Wizards of Once: Book 3 (The Wizards of Once #3)
by Cressida CowellThe No.1 bestselling series from current Waterstones Children's Laureate and author of How To Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic in an exciting fantasy adventure.Wish and Xar are outlaws on the run, hunted by Warriors, Wizards and worst of all by WITCHES ...Can they find the ingredients for the spell to get rid of Witches before the Kingwitch gets his talons on the Magic-that-Works-on-Iron?Their next Quest is the most terrifying and treacherous of all ... and someone is going to betray them. Are you ready to KNOCK THREE TIMES?'A rollercoaster of suspense and surprise' GUARDIAN'Cowell is moving towards national treasure' BIG ISSUE'Another coup from Cowell' SUNDAY TIMES
The Wizards of Once: Book 2 (The Wizards of Once #2)
by Cressida CowellThe No.1 bestselling series from current Waterstones Children's Laureate and author of How To Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic in an exciting fantasy adventure.Witches are creating havoc in the Wildwoods and danger lurks behind every tree trunk. Wish is in possession of a powerful, Magic Spelling Book; Xar has a dangerous Witchstain on his hand. Together they can save the Wildwoods from the curse of the Witches but they are separated by the highest wall imaginable, and time is running out ...It was unlikely that these heroes should meet in the first place. Is it possible they are destined to meet TWICE?'A rollercoaster of suspense and surprise' GUARDIAN'Cowell is moving towards national treasure' BIG ISSUE'Another coup from Cowell' SUNDAY TIMES
Outcast: Book 4 (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #4)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The fourth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.Cast out from the clans and hunted by all, Torak is on the run. Cut off even from Wolf and Renn, he takes refuge in unknown territory - the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden People. But other threats lurk nearby and his battle with the Soul-Eaters is far from over ...As he fights for his life, Torak uncovers a deception too awful to contemplate, one that shakes him to the core and shatters the world as he knows it.Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
Cambridge International AS Level: International History 1870-1939
by Malcolm Surridge Andrew Gillespie David Williamson George VlachonikolisThis title is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging, comprehensive coverage of the International History 1870-1939 Option from the Cambridge International AS Level History syllabuses 9489 (outside the US) and 9982 (US only) for examination from 2027. - Trust in the high-quality, in-depth narrative and analysis written by experienced authors and reviewed by academic historians.- Navigate the syllabus with confidence through chapters carefully structured around key questions.- Develop source skills and understanding from a wide range of sources and accompanying source-based questions and activities.- Revisit and consolidate knowledge and understanding with summary diagrams for each key question, chapter summaries and refresher questions.-Deepen understanding through key terms, debates and profiles.- Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language, and ESL-friendly terms.- Build confidence with applying your knowledge with end of chapter Study Skills sections that provide assessment guidance and practice.Sample pages coming soon.
Cambridge International AS Level History: US History to 1877
by Nicholas Fellows Mike WellsWe are working towards endorsement of this title for the Cambridge Pathway to support the full syllabus for examination from 2027. Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging, comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge International AS Level US History to 1877 syllabus (8101) for examination from 2027.- Trust in the high-quality, in-depth narrative, which places an increased focus on social and economic history to ensure learners study a diverse range of American voices and perspectives. The analysis is written by experienced authors and reviewed by US-based academic historians.- Develop source skills and understanding from a wide range of sources and accompanying source-based questions and activities.- Revisit and consolidate knowledge and understanding with summary diagrams for each key question, chapter summaries and refresher questions.- Deepen understanding through key terms, debates and profiles.- Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language, and ESL-friendly terms.- Build confidence with applying your knowledge with end of chapter Study Skills sections that provide assessment guidance and practice.Sample pages coming soon.
Cambridge International AS Level History: Modern Europe 1774-1924
by Nicholas Fellows Mike WellsThis title is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging, comprehensive coverage of the Modern Europe 1774-1924 Option from the Cambridge International AS Level History syllabus 9489 (outside the US) and 9981 (US only) syllabus for examination from 2027. - Trust in the high-quality, in-depth narrative and analysis written by experienced authors and reviewed by academic historians. - Navigate the syllabus with confidence through chapters carefully structured around key questions. - Develop source skills and understanding from a wide range of sources and accompanying source-based questions and activities. - Revisit and consolidate knowledge and understanding with summary diagrams for each key question, chapter summaries and refresher questions. - Deepen understanding through key terms, debates and profiles. - Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language, and ESL-friendly terms.-Build confidence with applying your knowledge with end of chapter Study Skills sections that provide assessment guidance and practice.Sample pages coming soon.
The Confessions of Samuel Pepys: His Private Revelations
by Guy de Bédoyère'A brilliantly entertaining and revealing new transcription of Pepys's diary' Claire TomalinA collection of the most personal aspects of Samuel Pepys' diaries, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their publicationThe Diary of Samuel Pepys is the most celebrated personal journal in the English language. His candid revelations as he forged his career as a civilian naval official in Restoration London have fascinated readers ever since the first selection was published in 1825. The Confessions of Samuel Pepys focuses on Pepys's controversial private life for a contemporary readership, by charting his varied and complex relationships with women. They included his wife Elizabeth whom he both loved and treated abominably, their domestic servants, the mistresses whom he secretly visited in Westminster and Deptford and other places, a host of other opportunistic encounters, the great ladies of the court whom he ogled, and the actresses and other female friends whose company he delighted in and combined with casual flirting and petting. All these he recounted in shorthand, often disguising the more salacious occasions in his own cryptic Franco-Latino polyglot or with a primitive system of extraneous consonants.Most of these controversial entries were excised from 19th century editions, but all are featured here in completely new transcriptions and Pepys's secret code translated, following fresh forensic examination, from the original shorthand diary. The Confessions of Samuel Pepys also reveals how all previous transcribers of the diary and many of his biographers have deliberately massaged Pepys's reputation.
Keeping Your Brain in Shape: A Practical Guide to Healthy Cognitive Ageing and Preventing Dementia
by Mark AveryAre you worried about signs of dementia in yourself or a loved one? How can you tell what is abnormal cognitive decline and what is a typical feature of getting older? What steps can you take to keep your brain in shape for longer?The good news is that there is a lot of detailed and rigorous scientific research to answer these questions. The bad news is that there is so much of this that it is a daunting and bewildering process to make sense of it. You would soon become lost in a complex world of scholarly articles where the findings can appear contradictory and hard to fathom. How can you deduce what practical steps you might need to actually take?Mark Avery's comprehensive and easily-readable guide is here to help you navigate a pathway through the maze of literature on cognitive ageing. You will find here chapters on hearing loss, sleep, social networks, physical activity, grief, drinking and breathing. The book also deals with the importance of living in the present − coping with technological change and remaining curious about the world around you.This book provides you with an action plan for what positive steps you can take to keep your brain healthy and in good working order for as long as possible and includes:· An introduction to understanding how to interpret the science· A glossary of terms associated with cognitive ageing· A unique approach to easily navigating the book in whichever way you choose· Helpful summaries with clear action points
The Backyard Bird Chronicles
by Amy Tan'What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her genius, her deep empathy and insight, her keen eye for what is telling, to birds. Every page of these chronicles radiates warm curiosity, wonder, and delight' Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of BirdsTracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired. "Much of great writing comes from great interest, and in The Backyard Bird Chronicles, Amy Tan shows us how the world fascinates her, especially the birds. The result is both unexpected and spectacular."Ann Patchett, author of These Precious Days
Hopeless Necromantic: A debut romantic fantasy that's good enough to raise the dead . . .
by Shiloh BriarSHE RAISES HELL. HE RAISES THE DEAD. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?When new recruit Helspira takes on the doomed mission that no other soldier wants, life - and death - start to get a little complicated.Helspira must play escort to Sikras - a frustratingly handsome necromancer with the power to raise the dead - as he attempts a mission that he's failed twice before; stopping an undead army at the edges of the kingdom.No-one thinks he will succeed. Not even Sikras. But the more time the two spend together, the more they find they can imagine a brighter future. As secrets come out and the two grow closer - and Sikras's lively skeleton companion Benjamin tries desperately not to be a third wheel - will Sikras' and Helspira's changing feelings for each other be enough to overcome the growing danger?RAISE A GLASS. RAISE THE DEAD. JUST DON'T RAISE YOUR HOPES.Necromantasy is the new romantasy in Hopeless Necromantic, a debut romantic fantasy for fans of Gideon the Ninth, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy, Long Live Evil or Assistant to the Villain.
Deadly Remains: The gripping new mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series (DI Wesley Peterson #29)
by Kate EllisMillion-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the brand new mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series.When a body is discovered in a picturesque South Devon village, DI Wesley Peterson is called in to investigate. The victim, Barry Brown, is a celebrity ghostwriter and the theft of his laptop suggests that the motive for murder may lie in his work.While Wesley investigates Barry's famous clients, Wesley's teenage son Michael joins family friend, Dr Neil Watson, on an intriguing excavation of a crashed World War Two plane on Dartmoor. The plane was used to ferry secret agents into Europe during the war and, when three skeletons are discovered nearby, it seems the wreckage might hold more secrets than they could ever have imagined.Wesley's case leads him to the same area and he discovers a sinister history surrounding the moor and the nearby village of Moor Barton.With four unexplained deaths, can Wesley solve the mystery before anyone else is put in danger?Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.Praise for Kate Ellis . . .'Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves'Haunting' Independent'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer'Unputdownable'Bookseller'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood
by Kat BrownNo One Talks About This Stuff is a support group for almost-parents. A place to share their journeys of loss and limbo, to confront social pressure and to find courage in the darkness of tragedies which happen every day yet are brushed under the carpet. So, we hear from a stepmother who wrestles with infertility. A husband and wife each tell their experience of losing their baby. A lesbian comes of age at a time when gay people rarely become parents. A father finds loss to be his unlikely superpower. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder impacts a person's choices about having a family. A black woman unpacks ancestral shame while finding renewed purpose. And each person shares how they lived through it. This captivatingly beautiful, profound and honest anthology opens a much-needed conversation about society, family and honouring the missing children we will never forget.
Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015
by Costas Papadimitriou Babak Moaveni Tyler Schoenherr H. Sezer AtamturkturModel Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the third volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Uncertainty Quantification & Model Validation Uncertainty Propagation in Structural Dynamics Bayesian & Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods Practical Applications of MVUQ Advances in MVUQ & Model Updating.
Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8: Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2020
by Michael Mains Brandon DilworthTopics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8: Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2020, the eighth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on: Operational Modal & Modal Analysis Applications Experimental Techniques Modal Analysis, Measurements & Parameter Estimation Modal Vectors & Modeling Basics of Modal Analysis Additive Manufacturing & Modal Testing of Printed Parts.
Dynamics of Civil Structures, Vol. 2: Proceedings of the 42nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2024
by Matthew Whelan P. Scott Harvey Fernando MoreuDynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 42nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2024, the second volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Civil Structures, including papers on: Structural Vibration Dynamics of Bridges, Buildings, and Infrastructure Systems Innovative Sensors and Measurement Techniques for Structural Applications Structural Control and Vibration Mitigation Human Induced Vibrations and Human-Structure Interaction Modal Identification of Structural Systems Human Health Monitoring Using Structural Sensing Field Monitoring of Vibrations.
Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials and Proccesses in Conventional and Multifunctional Materails, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
by Tom ProulxMechanics of Time-Dependent Materials and Processes in Conventional and Multifunctional Materials represents one of eight volumes of technical papers presented at the Society for Experimental Mechanics Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, held at Uncasville, Connecticut, June 13-16, 2011. The full set of proceedings also includes volumes on Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials; MEMS and Nanotechnology; Optical Measurements, Modeling and, Metrology; Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Thermomechanics and Infra-Red Imaging, and Engineering Applications of Residual Stress.
Fracture, Fatigue, Failure and Damage Evolution, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 2022 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
by Garrett Pataky Allison Beese Ryan B Berke Shelby HutchensFracture, Fatigue, Failure and Damage Evolution, Volume 3 of the Proceedings of the 2022 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the third volume of six from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range of areas, including: Novel Experimental Methods, Extreme Environments, Interfacial Fracture Integration of Models & Experiments, Mechanics of Energy & Energetic Materials, Integration of Models & Experiments, In Situ Techniques for Fatigue & Fracture, Microscale & Microstructural Effects on Mechanical Behavior.
Emerging Challenges for Experimental Mechanics in Energy and Environmental Applications, Proceedings of the 5th Interntional Symposium on Experimental Mechanics and 9th Symposium on Optics in Industry (ISEM-SOI), 2015
by Cosme Furlong Amalia Martínez-García Pryputniewicz, Bernardino Barrientos Ryszard J.This book contains papers of the 5th International Symposium on Experimental Mechanics (5-ISEM) and the 9th Symposium on Optics in Industry (9-SOI), whose general theme is Emerging Challenges for Experimental Mechanics in Energy and Environmental Applications.
Challenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
by Richard Hall Bonnie Antoun Hongbing Lu H. Jerry Qi Alireza Amirkhizi Jevan Furmanski Alex Arzoumanidis Meredith Silberstein Joamin Gonzalez-GutierrezChallenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the second volume of eight from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Experimental Mechanics, including papers in the following general technical research areas: Metallic, Polymeric and Composite Materials Effects of Extreme Environments including Radiation Resistance, Damage, and Aging Challenges in Time-dependent Behavior Modeling of Low, Moderate and High Strain Rates Effects of Inhomogeneities on the Time-Dependent Behavior Time dependent granular materials Composite, Hybrid and Multifunctional Materials Challenges in Time-dependent Behavior Modeling Viscoelastoplasticity and Damage Effects of Interfaces and Interphases on the Time-Dependent Behavior Mechanics of materials from advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing Property characterization from AM Process modeling and simulations of AM Material design using AM Time-dependent and Small-scale Effects in Micro/Nano-scale Testing.