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Assessment of Materials in Ageing Offshore Structures
by John V. Sharp John WintleThis book provides essential knowledge and techniques required to assess materials for extending the life of ageing offshore structures used for energy production. With over half of these structures currently in a life extension phase, the effects of ageing and degradation are at the forefront of the industry. The book presents the changes in industry practices and key technological advancements that have shaped the field since its inception. It reviews the original properties of the materials employed in offshore structures and provides a deep understanding of their behaviour as they age over time. The relevant degradation processes are investigated for offshore structural materials such as steel, welds, bolted joints, concrete, grout, reinforcement, pre-tensioning and non-metallic materials (including coatings and composites). Materials engineers will be equipped with the necessary tools in this book to evaluate materials in existing ageing structures. The book goes beyond theoretical knowledge, providing practical insights into assessing the performance of materials in ageing structures. With a focus on ensuring the efficient and safe continued use of existing infrastructure, engineers will find useful guidance to inform decision-making and facilitate the assessment process. The book brings together a wide range of research findings relevant to the topic and offers an updated summary of material assessment techniques that are largely difficult or even impossible to access publicly. This book is an invaluable resource for practising materials engineers, offshore engineering professionals, or materials engineering students.
Assessment of Social Sustainability Management in Various Sectors (Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis volume presents a variety of case studies detailing how imperatives of social sustainability are handled in several industries. The first chapter written by the volume editor provides context for social sustainability and explains how the following chapters fit together. The following five chapters detail cases from the textile industry, technology firms, agriculture, and the healthcare industry.
Assessment of Tensegrity Structures: Static, Dynamic, and Dynamic Stability Analysis
by Paulina ObaraThis book enables a proper understanding of tensegrity structures. It contains both theoretical background and examples. First, a geometrically non-linear model and the methods used to evaluate the behavior of tensegrity structures are explained. Next, a broad spectrum of different planar and spatial design solutions is considered.Assessment of Tensegrity Structuresis very logically organized, in line with its down-to-earth subject, beginning with the simplest two-dimensional structure, for which solutions can be presented in explicit form, and ending with more complex tensegrity structures used in civil engineering such as domes, towers, and plates.This book is designed for everyone who is interested in tensegrity systems, from beginners to those who want to deepen their knowledge of them.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 license.
Assessment of a Patient in Coma (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)
by Alexander Shah Holly RoyThe authors start with definitions and classification of a depressed conscious state and proceed to detail practical tips in the initial assessment of patients with coma, focussing on the history and examination. They impress the number of non-neurological causes of coma, which may need to be considered. The assessment of pupillary responses, eye movement abnormalities and abnormal breathing patterns are described. They also explore the utility of basic initial investigations, including blood gases and briefly discuss specialist neuro-imaging and electroencephalography.
Assessment of the Quality of Passenger Transportation by Train Using Multiple Criteria Decision Making Methods (Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure)
by Henrikas Sivilevičius Lijana MaskeliūnaitėThis book presents a study of the rail travel process, where passengers under normal (non-emergency) conditions choose their own itinerary considering the offered timetable, travel expenses, comfort, potential risks, quality of service and other factors. Upon identifying many criteria that are critical for this kind of transport, the authors show how to use them to generate a multicriteria mathematical models to calculate the quality of the travel. The model is used to compare road, rail, and air transport alternatives against each other. The results are presented, together with the technical details to build up the model. This book is intended for students, researchers and decision makers working on the development and quality assessment of rail transport.
Asset-Based Language and Literacy: The Flip-To Guide to Multilingual Learner Excellence in the Core
by Tonya W. SingerEnsure multilingual learners thrive in every classroom, every day. Asset-Based Language and Literacy is the essential guide for K–12 teachers to ensure all students—including multilingual learners (MLs)—thrive with the rigorous content literacy and language demands of school. Building on the proven pedagogy and practical flip-to format of the best-selling first edition, Tonya Ward Singer offers essential updates that help educators center ML assets and deepen collaborative inquiry to ensure MLs belong and thrive in every classroom, every day. The user-friendly flip-to format and color-coded resources help busy teachers find exactly what they need when they need it. Popular features include: Practical strategies for scaffolding language, concepts, and academic literacy in your daily lessons Differentiation guides for personalizing instruction to students’ assets and learning priorities Effective teaching routines to strengthen student conversations, close reading, and rigorous writing. The Six Essentials framework to help teachers, co-teachers, and teams deepen their impact with MLs and all students. Asset-Based Language and Literacy equips educators with confidence and tools to create high-challenge, high-support learning environments to ensure all students thrive. With a focus on practical research-based strategies, this is your go-to guide for building collective efficacy for every teacher to be an ML teacher!
Asset-Based Language and Literacy: The Flip-To Guide to Multilingual Learner Excellence in the Core
by Tonya W. SingerEnsure multilingual learners thrive in every classroom, every day. Asset-Based Language and Literacy is the essential guide for K–12 teachers to ensure all students—including multilingual learners (MLs)—thrive with the rigorous content literacy and language demands of school. Building on the proven pedagogy and practical flip-to format of the best-selling first edition, Tonya Ward Singer offers essential updates that help educators center ML assets and deepen collaborative inquiry to ensure MLs belong and thrive in every classroom, every day. The user-friendly flip-to format and color-coded resources help busy teachers find exactly what they need when they need it. Popular features include: Practical strategies for scaffolding language, concepts, and academic literacy in your daily lessons Differentiation guides for personalizing instruction to students’ assets and learning priorities Effective teaching routines to strengthen student conversations, close reading, and rigorous writing. The Six Essentials framework to help teachers, co-teachers, and teams deepen their impact with MLs and all students. Asset-Based Language and Literacy equips educators with confidence and tools to create high-challenge, high-support learning environments to ensure all students thrive. With a focus on practical research-based strategies, this is your go-to guide for building collective efficacy for every teacher to be an ML teacher!
Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Animals Volume 2: Future Developments and Considerations
by Juan Carlos Gardón Katy Satué AmbrojoThis Volume 2 of a two-volume topical collection highlights reproductive biotechnologies applied to males and females of different animal species. Organized in two parts, you will find a detailed review of the latest developments in reproduction management for equines, cattle, swine, and birds. The authors discuss the application of ultrasonography, equine cloning, animal germplasm banks, the captive breeding of threatened wild birds, as well as nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence. Vivid illustrations complement the rich information. Each contributor brings an own perspective, knowledge, and writing style, resulting in the latest research results, advances, and current trends in assisted reproductive technologies. The work also includes case studies and hands-on examples to provide readers with real-life applications. The practical approach will enhance the learning experience and differentiates this volume from mainly theoretical literature. Specifically tailored to the professional audience within the field of assisted animal reproduction, this book will update veterinarians, researchers, animal breeders, and advanced students. By presenting innovative techniques and approaches not widely covered in other works, this volume offers new perspectives and ideas for reproductive management.
Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy (ALPPS)
by Jian ZhouThis book systematically describes details in Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS). The chapters focus on the development history, applied anatomy, mechanism of action, specific methods of administration of the various types of current ALPPS procedures (from classical ALPPS to various modified procedures), the preoperative evaluation, case selection (indications and contraindications), and surgical planning, as well as the postoperative management and follow-up treatment. It also introduces the progress of international research on ALPPS, as well as the ALPPS modeling of the research. It will be a helpful reference for hepatobiliary surgeons and oncologists to learn the latest theoretical and technical knowledge about ALPPS.
Association Models in Epidemiology: Study Designs, Modeling Strategies, and Analytic Methods (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)
by Hongjie LiuAssociation Models in Epidemiology: Study Designs, Modeling Strategies, and Analytic Methods is written by an epidemiologist for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners who will use regression techniques to analyze data. It focuses on association models rather than prediction models. The book targets students and working professionals who lack bona fide modeling experts but are committed to conducting appropriate regression analyses and generating valid findings from their projects. This book aims to offer detailed strategies to guide them in modeling epidemiologic data.Features Custom-Tailored Models: Discover association models specifically designed for epidemiologic study designs. Epidemiologic Principles in Action: Learn how to apply and translate epidemiologic principles into regression modeling techniques. Model Specification Guidance: Get expert guidance on model specifications to estimate exposure-outcome associations, accurately controlling for confounding bias. Accessible Language: Explore regression intricacies in user-friendly language, accompanied by real-world examples that make learning easier. Step-by-Step Approach: Follow a straightforward step-by-step approach to master strategies and procedures for analysis. Rich in Examples: Benefit from 120 examples, 77 figures, 86 tables, and 174 SAS® outputs with annotations to enhance your understanding. Book website located here. Crafted for two primary audiences, this text benefits graduate epidemiology students seeking to understand how epidemiologic principles inform modeling analyses and public health professionals conducting independent analyses in their work. Therefore, this book serves as a textbook in the classroom and as a reference book in the workplace. A wealth of supporting material is available for download from the book’s CRC Press webpage. Upon completing this text, readers should gain confidence in accurately estimating associations between risk factors and outcomes, controlling confounding bias, and assessing effect modification.
Astraphobia: The Paranormal Canadiana Collection (The Paranormal Canadiana Collection)
by Paul GrantHamish McKenziestoodwelded to the spotasfifty million volts coursedthrough hisbody. Hewas dead before he hit the ground.Dealanchwas never wrong. Lightningstalksthe first-born ofthree generationsof theMcKenzieclanfromScotland toOttawa toSaskatchewanas eachsuccessive son looksover their shoulder knowing it was not aquestion of if, but whenthe paranormal would strike
Astrid and Apollo and the Cutest Canine Contest (Astrid and Apollo)
by V.T. BidaniaEight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo decide to enter their dog Luna in the Cutest Canine Contest. After all, she’s the cutest dog they know! But they discover that teaching Luna the tricks needed to compete in the contest might be “trickier” than they thought! With the help of a friend and little sister Eliana, they discover Luna is a fast learner—but that she’s also picked up some bad habits from another dog! On the day of the contest, will Luna dazzle or fizzle? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure, and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.
Astrid and Apollo and the Sticky Noodle Situation (Astrid And Apollo Ser.)
by V. T. BidaniaEight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo want to do something nice for their beloved neighbor, Great Uncle Cha, who’s coming home from a long trip. A welcome home party with plenty of yummy Hmong food is just the thing! Lots of planning, shopping, and cooking lead up to the big event, but when the day arrives, nothing goes right! Kitchen disasters, eye-watering smoke from overcooked spices, a noodle explosion… can Astrid and Apollo save the party? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure, and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.
Astrocytes: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2896)
by Barbara Di BenedettoThis detailed volume gathers methods essential for investigating the multifaceted roles of astrocytes in both physiology and pathological conditions. The book covers several techniques for the preparation of astrocytes from animal models, the examination of astrocyte morphology and functions in vitro and ex vivo, as well as the investigation of astrocyte pathologies in the central nervous system. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Astrocytes: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition serves as an ideal guide for both experienced and beginner scientists working toward unravelling the roles of these highly versatile cells.
Astrolographs: How the Zodiac Signs Behave (and Misbehave) in Love, Work, Leisure, and Beyond, in 112 Humorous Charts
by Julia TopazThe easiest guide to astrology, ever. Through 100+ easy-to-follow charts, diagrams, and graphs, expert astrologer Julia Topaz helps you decode the secrets of the stars so that you can move forward in life and love with cosmic clarity.Brimming with scarily accurate insights, cheeky observations, and invaluable celestial wisdom, Astrolographs illuminates each sign’s unique traits, personality quirks, and compatibilities. Discover how the signs behave (or misbehave!) when it comes to romance, friendship, work, leisure, finances, and more, as you observe them: On vacation: See who packed seven suitcases, who is on a beach yoga retreat, and who missed their flight altogether. At the gym: Find out who is taking selfies in the mirror, who is hogging the treadmill, and who is in pigeon pose. Dating: Discover who chose a dating pic from their deep-sea fishing expedition, who wants someone to marathon romcom with, and who is most likely to slide into your DMs with love poems. And so much more! This innovative and playful guide makes a perfect resource to share with friends and to give as a gift to anyone who loves reading their daily horoscope or exploring all the sun signs and their meanings.FRESH TAKE ON ASTROLOGY: This fun, modern approach gives astrology fans and the astrology-curious a new and engaging way to understand each sign through bite-sized visual content. Beginners will love the accessible entries, and seasoned astrology devotees will appreciate the delightfully unique and sharply accurate approach to understanding the zodiac. INVALUABLE WISDOM + FUN PACKAGE: Packed with deeply researched celestial wisdom from a professional astrologer, Astrolographs distills complex, esoteric concepts into entertaining infographics and content so that any reader can learn the secrets of the cosmos. BELOVED AND TRUSTED ASTROLOGER: Author Julia Topaz is a second-generation astrologer who has been studying and teaching astrology for more than a decade. She offers workshops and one-on-one readings to her large fan base and writes about astrology for leading publications, including Elle, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Well+Good. Perfect for: Anyone interested in astrology or seeking astrology books for beginners Readers who enjoy personal transformation and self-help books Fans of Julia Topaz's work Gift-giving to any zodiac lover for birthday, anniversary, or just for fun Fans of astrology books like The Astrology of You and Me and You Were Born for This
Astronaut Hayley's Brave Adventure
by Hayley ArceneauxAn imaginative, inspiring, and beautifully illustrated picture book from the youngest American to ever orbit the earth—cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux—who learned that if we are willing to be scared and brave at the same time, extraordinary things are possible.A fantastic fictional space story inspired by the author's real-life experiences, Astronaut Hayley&’s Brave Adventure is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts.Like every child, Hayley has to learn to be brave in ordinary ways, like facing the first day of school or trying a new sport. But when Hayley gets sick—really sick—she has to learn to be brave in not-so-ordinary ways. When Hayley is invited to become an astronaut and travel to outer space, she knows she is up for the challenge. But she'll need all her courage to handle what's in store!Astronaut Hayley&’s Brave Adventure will inspire children everywhere to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to seek new friends and new adventures wherever they are! The perfect choice for parents looking for:• Books about space• Inspiring story books• Role model books for girls and boys
Astronomical!: An Awesome Encounter with the Wonders of the Universe
by DKAn awesome encounter with the wonders of the Universe.Behold a cosmic treasure trove of spectacular photographs that captures space as you've never seen it before in this space book for children aged 9+.Mind-blowing new images made possible by the latest technology can now take us to the heart of the Universe–from swirling dust devils on Mars, to emerging stars in nebulas, supermassive storms on Jupiter, as well as galaxies, comets, asteroids, and much more.This space book for children offers: Fast facts and amazing stats that highlight the mind-blowing wonders of the Solar System and the Universe.A collection of spectacular images captured by the latest space telescope, the James Webb, as well as mesmerizing images from Hubble and other spacecraft.Content endorsed and authenticated by Smithsonian.Astronomical! is the perfect gift to inspire young stargazers and astronomers. Every double page features a magnificent celestial body alongside fascinating and informative text that brings to life the wonder of outer space. Additional facts and comparisons provide readers with key information at a glance.
Astrophysics for Supervillains 2 The Great Alien Hunt (Supervillian Academy)
by Dr. Matthew BothwellLearn all about space travel, alien planets and life beyond Earth in this fun and factual space book for kids.“How do you travel in style across the galaxy?”“What do aliens really look like?”“What is the Fermi paradox, and why should we care about it?”Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young villains in training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space.A factual and full-of-fun astronomy book for young big thinkers and budding scientists!An accessible and enjoyable introduction to astrophysics, explaining big topics in a simple wayPacked with facts about the solar system, galaxies, and the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question: “Are we really alone?”Each chapter is linked to science topics that children study at schoolScientific concepts are brought to life with humorous illustrationsBased on real (and morbid) questions from children, expert astronomer and author Dr. Matt Bothwell has created this kids' science book to teach astrophysics to middle graders. Perfect for fans of Kay’s Marvellous Medicine and the Horrible Histories series, Astrophysics for Supervillains 2: The Great Alien Hunt is the second book of the Supervillain Academy series: a space-themed, fact-based exploration of space that will have curious kids keen to get to school on time!
Astrophysik für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Cynthia Phillips Shana PriwerWo Astronomie und Physik zusammenkommen Was steckt hinter den Dingen, die wir am Himmel sehen – astronomische Objekte wie Sterne und Himmelskörper? Mit dieser Frage beschäftigt sich die Astrophysik. Dieses Buch erklärt leicht verständlich alles, was Sie brauchen, um ein grundlegendes Verständnis der Astrophysik zu erlangen, sei es für Ihr Studium oder aus Interesse. Cynthia Phillips führt Sie in die Welt der Sterne und Galaxien ein und nimmt Sie mit auf eine faszinierende Reise durchs Universum. Sie lernen die Wissenschaft hinter Sternensystemen, Schwarzen Löchern, Dunkler Materie und anderen Phänomen kennen. Es gibt so viel zu entdecken! Sie erfahren Was außer Sternen, Schwarzen Löchern und Exoplaneten das Universum bevölkert Welche Wissenschaftler die Astrophysik geprägt haben Wie alles begann und wie es vielleicht endet
Asylum Hotel
by Juliet BlackwellWhen a mysterious figure shows up in the photograph an architect takes of the derelict Seabrink Hotel, ghostly encounters and murder are unleashed.Aubrey Spencer loves photographing classic old buildings and abandoned places that hold old secrets. The Hotel Seabrink, perched overlooking the sea, is one such place. Currently abandoned but scheduled for a major renovation, it has a torrid history. Back in the 1920s it hosted A-list celebrity clientele, and now the locals insist it is haunted by the ghosts of two young women who died there. When Aubrey goes to photograph the site before the renovation begins, she bumps into a man named Dimitri Petroff, a minor online celebrity who shares her fascination with old buildings, the Hotel Seabrink in particular.When he is found dead the next day at the base of a cliff, the police are quick to close the investigation. But Aubrey feels unsettled by locals who claim he was murdered and that it&’s not the first time someone interested in the hotel was killed. As she digs deeper into the property&’s dark history (and its origins as an asylum) as well as Dimitri&’s professional rivalries, she becomes mired in an unsolved murder case from several decades earlier, one with eerie parallels to the contemporary case. But someone is determined to keep her from discovering the truth—at any cost.
Asymmetric Warfare: Politics and Cultures of Violence in the Modern Era (Elements in Modern Wars)
by Jacob HagstromThe forces that fight asymmetric wars are so distinct that one side avoids direct military confrontation in favor of political, social, or otherwise unorthodox means of resistance. These conflicts have been a mainstay of modern times, though scholars have often separated them into various designations by era. Observers have referred, in chronological order, to Indian warfare, petite guerre (small war), guerrilla warfare, irregular or revolutionary war, and terrorism. The proliferation of labels over time has obscured the continuity of asymmetric wars throughout modernity. Stark distinctions in resources and capabilities have shaped the reasons why states and societies have decided to fight, and the manner in which they have fought. Across the modern era, mismatches arose in the domains of technology, intelligence production, and law. But in recent decades, so-called weak powers have neutralized many of the typical advantages of strong military states.
Asymmetrical: A Tor Original
by Garth NixA man accidentally summons a shapeshifting demon with anger-management issues…At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Async Rust
by Maxwell Flitton Caroline MortonAlready popular among programmers for its memory safety and speed, the Rust programming language is also valuable for asynchrony. This practical book shows you how asynchronous Rust can help you solve problems that require multitasking. You'll learn how to apply async programming to solve problems with an async approach. You will also dive deeper into async runtimes, implementing your own ways in which async runtimes handle incoming tasks.Authors Maxwell Flitton and Caroline Morton also show you how to implement the Tokio software library to help you with incoming traffic, communicate between threads with shared memory and channels, and design a range of complex solutions using actors. You'll also learn to perform unit and end-to-end tests on a Rust async system.With this book, you'll learn:How Rust approaches async programmingHow coroutines relate to async RustReactive programming and how to implement pub sub in async rustHow to solve problems using actorsHow to customize Tokio to gain control over how tasks are processedAsync Rust design patternsHow to build an async TCP server just using the standard libraryHow to unit test async RustBy the end of the book, you'll be able to implement your own async TCP server completely from the standard library with zero external dependencies, and unit test your async code.
At Bat
by Tiffany Renando"It’s an exciting day at the ballpark! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with a short a vowel sound."
At Home in a Faraway Place
by Lynne Rae PerkinsFrom Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins, this short novel for younger middle grade readers explores themes of empathy, friendship, discovery, language, and the life-changing epiphanies of travel. Features black-and-white illustrations, including full spreads, comic panels, and vignettes throughout.Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel “to a faraway place, in a different part of the world” in this short illustrated novel. Their destination is Guatemala, where Raúl—Dad’s friend from high school—and his family live. Lissie doesn’t know how to speak Spanish, and initially the world is cloaked in mystery. But Lissie is a fearless explorer, both of language and new places, and soon she is embracing the sights and sounds, the delicious foods, the family stories and history, and the people she encounters. There are memorable discoveries and almost disasters, but mostly there are new friends—including a forever friend named Flory—who Lissie hopes she will meet again one day. A gorgeous book about the joys and rewards of opening yourself up to new experiences. Illustrated in black and white throughout by the author.