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Mission to Yenan: American Liaison with the Chinese Communists, 1944–1947
by Carolle J. CarterA deep dive into the Dixie Mission. “Aficionados of American political and diplomatic history may be pleasantly surprised at the riches in this book.” —American Historical ReviewConventional wisdom informs us that “only Nixon could go to China.” In fact, in 1944, nearly thirty years before his historic trip, the American military established the first liaison and intelligence-gathering mission with the Chinese Communists in Yenan. Commonly referred to as the Dixie Mission, the detached military unit sent to Yenan was responsible for transmitting weather information, assisting the Communists in their rescue of downed American flyers, and laying the groundwork for an eventual rapprochement between the Communists and Nationalists, the two sides struggling in the ongoing Chinese Civil War.Following extensive use of archival sources and numerous interviews with the men who traveled and served in Yenan, Carolle Carter argues that while Dixie fulfilled its assignment, the members steered the mission in different directions from its original, albeit loosely described, intent. As the months and years passed, the Dixie Mission increasingly emphasized intelligence gathering over evaluating their Communist hosts’ contribution to the war effort against Japan.Some American politicians in the 1950s portrayed the participants in the Dixie Mission as too sympathetic to the Chinese Communists. But during the 1970s many looked back at these individuals as wise but ignored oracles who could have prevented the “loss of China.” Carter strips away these simplistic portrayals to reveal a diverse and dedicated collection of soldiers, diplomats, and technicians who had ongoing contact with the Chinese Communists longer than any other group during World War II, but who were destined to be a largely unused resource during the Cold War.
Dr. Do-or-Die: Undercover In Conard County Deadly Fall Special Forces Seduction Dr. Do-or-die (Doctors in Danger #2)
by Lara LacombeTwo doctors are on thin ice as they race across the Antarctic to save the world from a deadly disease in this romantic medical thriller.Epidemic researcher Dr. Avery Thatcher has studied countless illnesses, but nothing could prepare her for what she finds at a remote Antarctic base. A mysterious ailment is ravaging inhabitants. And among those desperate to solve the crisis is Dr. Grant Jones—the man she never wanted to see again. Avery will do whatever it takes to discover the cause of the illness, and she vows to keep her heartbreaking history with Grant in the past—even if reignited passion brings them dangerously close. For Grant, ending this outbreak, and regaining Avery’s trust, are vital. As their hunt to contain a lethal pathogen escalates, he’ll put everything on the line to avert disaster—even as another insidious threat emerges . . .
A Bride Worth Millions: Bound To The Warrior King Her Nine Month Confession A Bride Worth Millions Vows Of Revenge (The Howard Sisters #2)
by Chantelle ShawUSA Today–Bestselling Author: He gave her a million reasons to say “I do”—but can he give her a reason to truly become his?Athena Howard can’t believe she did it. In an outrageously large white dress, she climbed out the window and escaped The Wedding of the Year and the fiancé who lied to her. And she fell . . . straight into Luca De Rossi’s arms!It must be fate. Luca has just two weeks to marry and meet the terms of his grandmother’s will. The cutthroat businessman offers Athena one million pounds to become Mrs. De Rossi in name only, unless the allure of his new wife’s purity proves too much for this cynical playboy to resist claiming on their wedding night . . .
Her Lieutenant Protector: The Colton Marine Her Lieutenant Protector Bodyguard Reunion The Soldier's Seduction (Doctors in Danger #3)
by Lara LacombeA mysterious outbreak propels a doctor and a wounded veteran into deadly danger on the high seas in this suspenseful medical romance.After a traumatic incident years before, Dr. Mallory Watkins doesn’t trust easily. As the resident doctor aboard the Abigail Adams cruise ship, she’ll be able to focus on her work and escape her troubled past. She’ll just have to be wary of sexy security chief Everest LeBeau . . . But when passengers suddenly fall sick and a dead body is uncovered, Mallory must turn to the handsome veteran for help. Wary of intimacy since suffering a life-changing military injury, Everest recognizes a kindred spirit in Mallory. His beautiful coworker stirs tender feelings in him he’d long forgotten. While Everest and Mallory close in on a lethal saboteur, trust is at a premium as their lives—and their hearts—are in peril.
Photoelectrochemical Solar Conversion Systems: Molecular and Electronic Aspects
by Andrés G. MuñozProviding new insights into the molecular and electronic processes involved in the conversion of sunlight into chemical products, Photoelectrochemical Solar Conversion Systems: Molecular and Electronic Aspects begins with an historical overview and a survey of recent developments in the electrochemistry of semiconductors and spectroscopic technique
Neurotoxicology
by Mohamed B. Abou-DoniaNeurotoxicology provides a thorough understanding of neurotoxicology through its integration of multilateral ideas covering several disciplines, including chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. It discusses neurotoxic agents, describes the methods for studying neurotoxic actions, covers factors affecting neurotoxicity, and inc
Statistics in Research and Development (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
by R. CaulcuttMany scientists and technologists would like to carry out their own statistical analyses without reference to a professional statistician. Often, however, they have no knowledge of statistics or otherwise do not know how to apply it to research and development problems. The first edition of Statistics in Research and Development was written for the
International Mining Forum 2006, New Technological Solutions in Underground Mining: Proceedings of the 7th International Mining Forum, Cracow - Szczyrk - Wieliczka, Poland, February 2006
by Jerzy Kicki Eugeniusz J. SobczykThe International Mining Forum is a recurring event, hosted by the University of Science and Technology in Cracow, Poland, bringing together an international group of scientists, including those working in rock mechanics and computer engineering as well as mining engineers. The topics are wide-ranging, including papers on remote sensing to assess p
Codes: The Guide to Secrecy From Ancient to Modern Times
by Richard A. MollinFrom the Rosetta Stone to public-key cryptography, the art and science of cryptology has been used to unlock the vivid history of ancient cultures, to turn the tide of warfare, and to thwart potential hackers from attacking computer systems. Codes: The Guide to Secrecy from Ancient to Modern Times explores the depth and breadth of the field, remain
Polygon Mesh Processing
by Mario Botsch Leif Kobbelt Mark Pauly Pierre Alliez Bruno LevyGeometry processing, or mesh processing, is a fast-growing area of research that uses concepts from applied mathematics, computer science, and engineering to design efficient algorithms for the acquisition, reconstruction, analysis, manipulation, simulation, and transmission of complex 3D models. Applications of geometry processing algorithms alrea
Groundwater Contamination, Volume I: Sources and Hydrology
by Chester D. RailFully updated and expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Groundwater Contamination explains in a comprehensive way the sources for groundwater contamination, the regulations governing it, and the technologies for abating it. Volume 1 covers all major contaminants and explains the hydrology and data used to determine the extent of pollution.
Methods of Experimental Physics (Graduate Student Series in Physics)
by M. I. PergamentBased on the modern approach of information theory, this book presents novel experimental techniques, tools, and data processing methods for physics applications. It shows readers how to plan and conduct experiments, design and certify measuring equipment, and process and interpret the experimental data. Drawing on his extensive experience in exper
Practical Aspects of Trapped Ion Mass Spectrometry, Volume V: Applications of Ion Trapping Devices
by Raymond E. March John F. J. ToddWidely used in medical research, pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries, biological and physical sciences, and security and environmental agencies, mass spectrometry techniques are continually under development. In Practical Aspects of Trapped Ion Mass Spectrometry: Volume V, Applications of Ion Trapping Devices, an international panel of aut
Structural and Morphological Evolution in Metal-Organic Films and Multilayers
by Alokmay Datta Smita MukherjeeStructural and Morphological Evolution in Metal-Organic Films and Multilayers presents major results of the authors' work carried out on Langmuir monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers. The authors address two important questions:Are metal-organic monolayer systems more like solids or more like liquids?Does a two-dimensional system have diffe
Biometric Inverse Problems
by Svetlana N. Yanushkevich Vlad P. Shmerko Adrian Stoica Denis V. PopelTraditional methods of biometric analysis are unable to overcome the limitations of existing approaches, mainly due to the lack of standards for input data, privacy concerns involving use and storage of actual biometric data, and unacceptable accuracy. Exploring solutions to inverse problems in biometrics transcends such limits and allows rich analysis of biometric information and systems for improved performance and testing. Although some particular inverse problems appear in the literature, until now there has been no comprehensive reference for these problems. Biometric Inverse Problems provides the first comprehensive treatment of biometric data synthesis and modeling. This groundbreaking reference comprises eight self-contained chapters that cover the principles of biometric inverse problems; basics of data structure design; new automatic synthetic signature, fingerprint, and iris design; synthetic faces and DNA; and new tools for biometrics based on Voronoi diagrams. Based on the authors' vast experience in the field, the book authoritatively examines new approaches and methodologies in both direct and inverse biometrics, providing invaluable analytical and benchmarking tools. The authors include case studies, examples, and implementation codes for practical illustration of the methods. Loaded with approximately 200 figures, 60 problems, 50 MATLAB® code fragments, and 200 examples, Biometric Inverse Problems sets the standard for innovation and authority in biometric data synthesis, modeling, and analysis.
Transport Systems and Processes: Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
by Adam Weintrit Tomasz NeumannThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at th
Intelligent and Adaptive Systems in Medicine (Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering)
by Olivier C. L. Haas Keith J. BurnhamIntelligent and adaptive techniques are rapidly being used in all stages of medical treatment, from the initial diagnosis to planning delivery and follow-up therapy.To realize the full potential of these techniques, developers and end users must understand both the underlying technology and the specifics of the medical application considered. Focus
Preparative Layer Chromatography (Chromatographic Science Series)
by Joseph Sherma Teresa KowalskaPreparative Layer Chromatography explains how this method is used for separating large quantities of mixtures containing a wide variety of important compounds. It offers a broad review of preparative layer chromatography (PLC) applications and adaptable working procedures for microseparations involving organic, inorganic, and organometallic compoun
Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances: Volume 24 (Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances)
by Allen J. Bard Cynthia ZoskiFor more than three decades the Electroanalytical Chemistry Series has delivered the most in-depth and critical research related to issues in electrochemistry. Volume 24 continues this gold-standard with practical reviews of recent applications as well as innovative contributions from internationally respected specialists who highlight the emergenc
High-Speed Photonic Devices
by Nadir DagliWith the ongoing, worldwide installation of 40 Gbit/s fiber optic transmission systems, there is an urgency to learn more about the photonic devices supporting this technology. Focusing on the components used to generate, modulate, and receive optical signals, High-Speed Photonic Devices presents the state-of- the-art enabling technologies behind h
Human-Computer Interaction: Design Issues, Solutions, and Applications (Human Factors and Ergonomics)
by Julie A. Jacko Andrew SearsHailed on first publication as a compendium of foundational principles and cutting-edge research, The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook has become the gold standard reference in this field. Derived from select chapters of this groundbreaking resource, Human-Computer Interaction: Design Issues, Solutions, and Applications focuses on HCI from a pri
Computing in Nonlinear Media and Automata Collectives
by Andrew AdamatzkyComputing in Nonlinear Media and Automata Collectives presents an account of new ways to design massively parallel computing devices in advanced mathematical models, such as cellular automata and lattice swarms, from unconventional materials, including chemical solutions, bio-polymers, and excitable media.
Simulation Systems
by George W. ZobristSimulation Systems expolres a wide spectrum of topics including simulation software, logic simulation, query-driven simulation, multi-computer simulation and manufacturing simulation. Although such papers are presented in Journals and conference proceedings it is difficult to find a single source where the foremost papers are presented. Contributio
High Temperature Properties and Thermal Decomposition of Inorganic Salts with Oxyanions
by Kurt H. SternTwenty years ago author Kurt Stern produced four monographs for the National Bureau of Standards on the high-temperature properties of inorganic salts containing oxyanions. Although relied upon by scientists and engineers around the world, these monographs have now become increasingly difficult to access and increasingly outdated. High Temp
The Magnetocaloric Effect and its Applications (Condensed Matter Physics)
by A.M. Tishin Y.I. SpichkinThe magnetocaloric effect describes the change in temperature of a magnetic material under adiabatic conditions through the application or removal of an external magnetic field. This effect is particularly pronounced at temperatures and fields corresponding to magnetic phase transitions, and it is a powerful and widely used tool for investigating t