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A Field Guide to Digital Color
by Maureen StoneMaureen Stone's field guide to digital color presents a survey of digital color with special emphasis on those fields important for computer graphics. The book provides the foundation for understanding color and its applications, discusses color media and color management and the use of color in computer graphics, including color design and selecti
Finite Element Analysis: Thermomechanics of Solids, Second Edition
by David W. NicholsonExplore a Unified Treatment of the Finite Element MethodThe finite element method has matured to the point that it can accurately and reliably be used, by a careful analyst, for an amazingly wide range of applications. With expanded coverage and an increase in fully solved examples, the second edition of Finite Element Analysis: Thermomechan
Forest Certification in Sustainable Development: Healing the Landscape
by Walter Smith Chris MaserFrom recycled products to organic food, the movement to be "environmentally friendly" is now expanding into the forestry field. Recognizing this impact, Home Depot has committed to giving preference to selling "certified wood," proven to come from forests that meet certain biological and social sustainablility standards. Retailers and vendors can o
Radar Hydrology: Principles, Models, and Applications
by Yang Hong Jonathan J. GourleyRadar Hydrology: Principles, Models, and Applications provides graduate students, operational forecasters, and researchers with a theoretical framework and practical knowledge of radar precipitation estimation. The only text on the market solely devoted to radar hydrology, this comprehensive reference: Begins with a brief introduction to radar Focuses on the processing of radar data to arrive at accurate estimates of rainfall Addresses advanced radar sensing principles and applications Covers radar technologies for observing each component of the hydrologic cycle Examines state-of-the-art hydrologic models and their inputs, parameters, state variables, calibration procedures, and outputs Discusses contemporary approaches in data assimilation Concludes with methods, case studies, and prediction system design Includes downloadable MATLAB® content Flooding is the #1 weather-related natural disaster worldwide. Radar Hydrology: Principles, Models, and Applications aids in understanding the physical systems and detection tools, as well as designing prediction systems.
Asia Rising: A Handbook of History and International Relations in East, South and Southeast Asia (The University of Tokyo Studies on Asia)
by Ryo Sahashi Yasuhiro Matsuda Waka AoyamaThis open-access book offers a clear and thorough exploration of Asia's history from an international relations perspective. The book investigates key political, economic, and cultural forces defining Asia. It highlights the historical and current significance of the Indo-Pacific region, particularly shedding light on its strategic role in global geopolitics. Through detailed historical analyses, the authors guide readers toward a comprehensive understanding of Asia's complex international relations, from colonization and imperialism, through the Cold War, into decolonization and the wave of democratization in the region, to the rise of China, unpacking the various dimensions of regionalism in Asia. This book serves as a practical scholarly resource for advanced students, researchers, and lecturers interested in understanding the region's past and its implications for future geopolitical dynamics. It is relevant to historians focused on Asia and to international relations and political science scholars interested in the shift to an Asian world order, from past to present.
Einführung in die Bash: Konzepte, Kommandos und Programmierung
by Peter MandlDas Buch vermittelt praktisch verwertbare Shell-Kenntnisse mit einem Fokus auf Bash unter Linux. Neben den grundlegenden Konzepten werden die wichtigsten Bash-Kommandos für die Dateibearbeitung, die Vergabe von Rechten und die Prozessverwaltung knapp und prägnant erläutert. Die Kommandos werden mit vielen Übungen praktisch erprobt. Erste Shell-Programme können nach kurzer Zeit eigenständig entwickelt werden. Die Produktfamilie WissensExpress bietet Ihnen Lehr- und Lernbücher in kompakter Form. Die Bücher liefern schnell und verständlich fundiertes Wissen.
Data Science in Engineering Vol. 10: Proceedings of the 42nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2024 (Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series)
by Thomas Matarazzo François Hemez Eleonora Maria Tronci Austin DowneyData Science in Engineering, Volume 10: Proceedings of the 42nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2024, the tenth 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 Data Science in Engineering, including papers on: Novel Data-driven Analysis Methods Deep Learning Gaussian Process Analysis Real-time Video-based Analysis Applications to Nonlinear Dynamics and Damage Detection Data-driven System Prognostics
Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Services: Applications for Finance and Accounting Professionals, including the Cryptoasset Ecosystem (Future of Business and Finance)
by Sean Stein SmithBlockchain, cryptoassets, and artificial intelligence protocols continue to change the roles of accounting and financial service professionals at a fundamental level. This book examines the impact and influence of these technologies in the financial sector. In particular, this second revised edition examines the impact of these technologies on megatrends such as ESG reporting, remote workforces, real-time reporting, and a shift to a virtual and digital world. It also provides insights on how automation of all kinds—highlighted by AI—are changing the ways in which financial transactions and other information are handled by accounting and finance professionals. Ranging from the implications of blockchains among various organizations, to the rise of cryptoassets for transactions and investing activities, the author provides grounded and action-oriented recommendations for financial practitioners. Written in an accessible, conversational style that is unbiased and objective, and replaces jargon and technical details with real-world case examples and end-chapter reflection questions, this book presents professionals, as well as students, scholars, and policy makers, with the knowledge and action plans to integrate these ideas and tools into practice within accounting and finance organizations.
The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson: A Novel
by Ellen Baker“A family secret, a DNA test, a journey as rich and colorful as the early-day circus itself. Through Cecily Larson’s hidden life, Ellen Baker tenderly examines personal determination, lost love, family ties, and our innate need to discover our own truth.” — Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours and Before and AfterOrphan Train meets Before We Were Yours meets Water for Elephants in this compelling multigenerational novel of survival, love, and the families we make.In 1924, four-year-old Cecily Larson’s mother reluctantly drops her off at an orphanage in Chicago, promising to be back once she’s made enough money to support both Cecily and herself. But she never returns, and shortly after high-spirited Cecily turns seven, she is sold to a traveling circus to perform as the “little sister” to glamorous bareback rider Isabelle DuMonde. With Isabelle and the rest of the circus, Cecily finally feels she’s found the family she craves. But as the years go by, the cracks in her little world begin to show. And when teenage Cecily meets and falls in love with a young roustabout named Lucky, she finds her life thrown onto an entirely unexpected—and dangerous—course.In 2015, Cecily is now 94 and living a quiet life in Minnesota, with her daughter, granddaughter, and great-grandson. But when her family decides to surprise her with an at-home DNA test, the unexpected results not only bring to light the tragic love story that Cecily has kept hidden for decades but also throw into question everything about the family she’s raised and claimed as her own for nearly seventy years. Cecily and everyone in her life must now decide who they really are and what family—and forgiveness—really mean.Sweeping through a long period of contemporary history, The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson is an immersive, compelling, and entertaining family drama centered around one remarkable woman and her determination to survive.
Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction: Volume 21, Supramolecular Aspects of Solvent Extraction
by Bruce A. MoyerOver the past several decades, the theme of supramolecular chemistry (SC) has permeated nearly all aspects of chemical endeavor. Not surprisingly, it has also pervaded the field of solvent extraction (SX), inspiring the framework for this volume of Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction. In addition, tools for studying aggregation have grown increasin
Get Through MRCP: PACES (Get Through)
by Rajeev Gulati Monal WadheraReflecting the latest exam developments and covering the entire syllabus, this book focuses on providing complete revision coverage for the PACES exam. It is divided into five easy-to-use chapters, each representing a station from the exam, and integrates both the clinical and non-clinical aspects of the exam. It presents a wide range of commo
Multi-Domain Communication Management Systems (Advanced & Emerging Communications Technologies)
by Alex GalisAmong the leading challenges faced by systems managers today is the coherent management of network resources in a multi-domain, multi-environment. The MISA Project - Management of Integrated SDH and ATM Networks - brought together researchers from 17 organizations to explore and advance the state of the art in developing enabling mechanisms for end
Glutathione S-Transferases: Structure, Function and Clinical Implications
by N. P. E. Vermeulen G. J. Mulder H. Nieuwenhuyse W. H. M. Peters P. J. VAN BLADERENGlutathione s-transferases (GSTs) constitute the most important enzymes protecting human and many other organisms from potentially toxic chemicals, including drugs and carcinogens. This book reviews scientific developments in research of this enzyme.
Pharmacokinetics and Toxicokinetics
by Mehdi BoroujerdiPharmacokinetics and Toxicokinetics provides an overview of pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics in a comprehensible, interrelated, and applied manner. It integrates the principles held in common by both fields through a logical and systematic approach. The book presents mathematical descriptions of physiological processes employed in different appr
Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Related Methods (Chapman & Hall/CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences)
by Michael Greenacre Jörg BlasiusAs a generalization of simple correspondence analysis, multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) is a powerful technique for handling larger, more complex datasets, including the high-dimensional categorical data often encountered in the social sciences, marketing, health economics, and biomedical research. Until now, however, the literature on the su
Cotton Fiber Chemistry and Technology
by Phillip J. Wakelyn Noelie R. Bertoniere Alfred D. French Devron P. Thibodeaux Barbara A. Triplett Marie-Alice Rousselle Wilton R. Goynes Jr. J. Vincent Edwards Lawrance Hunter David D. McAlister Gary R. GambleAnnual cotton production exceeds 25 million metric tons and accounts for more than 40 percent of the textile fiber consumed worldwide. A key textile fiber for over 5000 years, this complex carbohydrate is also one of the leading crops to benefit from genetic engineering. Cotton Fiber Chemistry and Technology offers a modern examination of co
Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy: Evaluation of Clinical Trial Evidence
by Scott M. GrundyReveals important new results from clinical trials conducted in Scandinavia, Scotland, Australia, Canada, and the United States.This timely reference reviews the vast body of clinical trial evidence supporting the once controversial view that high levels of serum cholesterol are a major risk factor in coronary heart disease (CHD). The studies p
The Role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract in Gustatory Processing
by Robert M. BradleyProviding an essential brainstem relay for three cranial nerves, the NST coordinates highly complex sensory information. While other functions of the NST have received attention, its role in gustatory processing has received little. The first reference devoted exclusively to gustatory processing, The Role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract in Gus
Industrial Galactomannan Polysaccharides
by N. K. MathurQuite possibly the first comprehensive text on galactomannans, Industrial Galactomannan Polysaccharides compiles information on their industrial uses in the form of gums including locust bean, guar, tara, fenugreek, cassia-tara, and Sesbania-bisipinasa varieties. The book describes how galactomannans are currently produced commercially and how they
Pattern Recognition: 27th International Conference, ICPR 2024, Kolkata, India, December 1–5, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15303)
by Apostolos Antonacopoulos Subhasis Chaudhuri Rama Chellappa Cheng-Lin Liu Saumik Bhattacharya Umapada PalThe multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15301-15333 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Pattern Recognition, ICPR 2024, held in Kolkata, India, during December 1–5, 2024. The 963 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 2106 submissions. They deal with topics such as Pattern Recognition; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Computer Vision; Robot Vision; Machine Vision; Image Processing; Speech Processing; Signal Processing; Video Processing; Biometrics; Human-Computer Interaction (HCI); Document Analysis; Document Recognition; Biomedical Imaging; Bioinformatics.
Ethics in the Zhuangzi: Dialogues on the State of the Field
by Xiangnong Hu Yong HuangThis book delves into a broad range of hitherto unresolved issues related to Zhuangzi’s ethics, which include, but are not limited to, the fundamental question of whether Zhuangzi should be regarded as a moralist in the ordinary sense and what Zhuangzi’s views on topics such as equality, moral relativism, good life, intersubjective relations, and social harmony really are. The twelve contributors to this book deliberate on these issues in six debates centering on recent influential publications in the field. In each debate, the relevant publications will be first challenged by their critic and then defended by their author, through which different and competing interpretations of Zhuangzi’s ethical themes will directly confront each other. These author-meets-critic debates will not only reflect what is currently at stake in discussing Zhuangzi’s ethics but also engage and enrich the state of the field today. This volume serves as a good companion to scholars, as well as graduate-level students, who are interested in gaining philosophical and ethical insights from Zhuangzi and Chinese philosophy in general.
Top Quark Spin Correlations with the CMS Detector (Springer Theses)
by Jason R. ThiemanThe differential top quark precision measurements of polarizations and spin correlations presented in this dissertation may potentially lead to breakthroughs in several key areas: observing quantum entanglement and Bell's Inequality violations in a hadronic system, discovering toponium, illuminating supersymmetry, interpreting field theories beyond the Standard Model, and advancing the understanding of electroweak vacuum stability. Additionally, this thesis provides a significantly improved understanding of CMS detector lepton trigger efficiencies, which has greatly enhanced the search for Lorentz invariance violation in top quark events, boosting the sensitivity by greater than a factor of 100. Finally, the thesis includes TCAD simulations that explore the feasibility of using the initial transient induced current, as described by the Ramo-Shockley Theorem, to achieve the picosecond timing precision in silicon pixel detectors needed for four-dimensional tracking.
Power Engineering and Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of PEIS 2024, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1247)
by Vivek Shrivastava Jagdish Chand Bansal B. K. PanigrahiThis book presents a collection of the high-quality research articles in the field of power engineering, grid integration, energy management, soft computing, artificial intelligence, signal and image processing, data science techniques, and their real-world applications. The papers are presented at International Conference on Power Engineering and Intelligent Systems (PEIS 2024), held during March 16–17, 2024, at National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India.
The Proceedings of the 11th Frontier Academic Forum of Electrical Engineering: Volume IV (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1289)
by Qingxin Yang Jian LiThis book contains the original and refereed research papers presented at the 11th Frontier Academic Forum of Electrical Engineering (FAFEE 2024) held in Chongqing, China. Topics covered include: Power System and New Energy; Motors and Systems; Power Electronics and Electrical Drives; High Voltage and Discharge; Electrical Energy Storage and Application; New Electrical Materials; Advanced Electromagnetic Technology. The papers share the latest findings in the field of electrical engineering, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers and university students, etc.
Business Development via AI and Digitalization: Volume 2 (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #537)
by Allam Hamdan Arezou HarrafThis book offers a fresh approach to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to drive growth and success. With a wide-ranging scope that covers various industries and sectors, this book provides invaluable insights and practical guidance for individuals and organizations seeking to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Designed for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and marketing enthusiasts, this book unlocks the potential of AI and digitalization, offering key strategies and real-world examples to transform your business and stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're looking to optimize customer experiences, leverage data analytics, or streamline operations, this book is your ultimate resource for achieving sustainable business development through cutting-edge technologies.