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The Chaos Agent (Gray Man #13)
by Mark GreaneyArtificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A car accident in Japan.A drowning in Seoul.A home invasion in Boston.Someone is killing the world&’s leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence. Is it a tech company trying to eliminate the competition or is it something even more sinister?After all, artificial intelligence may be the deadliest battlefield gamechanger since the creation of gunpowder. The first nation to field weapons that can act at the speed of computer commands will rule the battlefield.It&’s an irresistible lure for most, but not for the Gray Man. His quest for a quiet life has led him to Central America where he and his lover, Zoya Zakharova, have assumed new identities. With a list of enemies that includes billionaires, terrorists, and governments, they need to keep a low profile, but the world&’s deadliest assassin can&’t expect to hide out forever.Eventually, they&’re tracked down and offered a job by an old acquaintance of Zoya&’s. He needs their help extracting a Russian scientist who is on the kill list. They reject the offer, but just being seen with him is enough to put assassins on their trail.Now, they&’re back on the run, but no matter which way they turn, it's clear that whoever's tracking them is always going to be one step ahead. Since flight&’s no longer possible, fight is the only option left, and no one fights dirtier than the Gray Man.
Three Fates
by Nora RobertsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes an unforgettable tale of luck and love in which the fortunes of three siblings depend on a simple twist of fate.When the RMS Lusitania sank in 1915, one survivor became a changed man, giving up his life as a petty thief. But the man still kept the small silver statue he lifted, saving it as a reminder of his past and a family heirloom for future generations. A century later, that priceless heirloom—one of a long-separated set of three—has been stolen again. Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan are determined to recover their great-great-grandfather&’s treasure, reunite the Three Fates, and make their fortune. Their quest will take them from their home in Ireland to Helsinki, Prague, and New York, where they will meet a brilliant scholar who will aid them in their hunt—and an ambitious woman who will stop at nothing to acquire the Fates....
Clive Cussler Condor's Fury (The NUMA Files #20)
by Graham BrownKurt Austin faces mind-control technology and cutting-edge weaponry in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the &“grand master of adventure&” Clive Cussler. On a NUMA training mission in the Caribbean, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala catch a distress call from a nearby freighter. Leaping into action, they locate a damaged vessel and a dead captain clutching a shotgun. While searching the freighter for clues, Kurt and Joe are ambushed by crew members who seem terrified and disoriented, almost brainwashed. The trawler they were hauling has vanished, taken—the men say—by baffling lights that circled the ship. Kurt and Joe deduce that the men are suffering from Havana Syndrome, which deepens the mystery and raises the stakes. Soon, they&’re confronting Cuban mercenaries who plan to use magnificent modern airships to hijack a nuclear submarine—culminating in a life-or-death showdown in the skies.
Obsession (A Teddy Fay Novel #6)
by Stuart Woods Brett BattlesTeddy Fay must put all his skills to the test in this electrifying new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series.While filming on location in scenic Santa Barbara, California, Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti look to expand Centurion Studios' business by making a deal with a young Croatian tech billionaire. But when the magnate&’s wife is kidnapped, Teddy Fay is brought in to assess the threat and recover the young woman.As Teddy unravels the threads of her disappearance, he quickly comes to find an old vendetta seethes at the center, one that puts them all at risk. And danger is lurking even nearer to home as an obsessive fan with perilous intentions weasels his way onto the film set. It&’s only Teddy who can stop him from getting too close for comfort.
The Ever Queen (The Ever Seas)
by LJ AndrewsThe second in the TikTok sensation Ever Seas series!With his queen missing, the king&’s wrath knows no boundaries.Captive. Challenger. Queen.Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they&’re no match for the first Ever Queen.Let them think they&’ve won. Her heart belongs to a beautiful monster, and she will never stop fighting until she&’s back in his arms.Captor. Villain. King.They&’ll die for touching her.His heart belongs to a stunning little bird. He will never stop searching for her light across the skies. Not until the blood of his enemies spills at her feet, and his queen wears their bones around her neck.
Ours: A Novel
by Phillip B. WilliamsNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, People, Los Angeles Times, NPR, and more &“An inventive ode to self-determination and also a surrealistic vision of Black life as forged within the crucible of American history . . . [written in] lush, ornamental prose.&” —The New Yorker&“Fans of The Underground Railroad, The Water Dancer, and Let Us Descend will devour this lyrical and surreal saga.&” —Oprah DailyFrom a writer of singular voice and vision, a mesmerizing epic that reimagines the past to explore the true nature of freedomIn this ingenious, sweeping novel, Phillip B. Williams introduces us to an enigmatic woman named Saint, a fearsome conjurer who, in the 1830s, annihilates plantations all over Arkansas to rescue the people enslaved there. She brings those she has freed to a haven of her own creation: a town just north of St. Louis, magically concealed from outsiders, named Ours.It is in this miraculous place that Saint&’s grand experiment—a truly secluded community where her people may flourish—takes root. But although Saint does her best to protect the inhabitants of Ours, over time, her conjuring and memories begin to betray her, leaving the town vulnerable to intrusions by newcomers with powers of their own. As the cracks in Saint&’s creation are exposed, some begin to wonder whether the community&’s safety might be yet another form of bondage.Set over the course of four decades and steeped in a rich tradition of American literature informed by Black surrealism, mythology, and spirituality, Ours is a stunning exploration of the possibilities and limitations of love and freedom by a writer of capacious vision and talent.
Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover
by David HakensenThe biography of one of Minnesota&’s most beloved nature writers, from her career in the city to her rustic cabin on Gunflint Lake During the late 1950s through the early 1970s, Helen Hoover&’s stories and essays of life in the wilderness on northern Minnesota&’s Gunflint Lake, published in popular magazines and several bestselling books (including The Gift of the Deer in 1966 and A Place in the Woods in 1969), found millions of fans and earned her accolades alongside nature writers like Sigurd Olson, Rachel Carson, Sally Carrighar, and Calvin Rutstrum. Hoover&’s own unlikely history of leaving a corporate career in Chicago for a small cabin without electricity or running water—with no interest in hunting or fishing—is just one chapter of the remarkable life that David Hakensen describes in Her Place in the Woods. This first complete biography illuminates how Helen Hoover (1910–1984) made a place for herself and for countless readers in, as she put it, the world of her time. Hoover defied convention. Self-trained and without an academic degree, she worked in the male-dominated metallurgical field as a researcher at International Harvester, where she solved a long-standing problem with the manufacture of discs for farm implements and earned a patent. She and her husband, Adrian, a commercial artist, had long dreamed of moving to a remote cabin in the woods. As they started the long return drive to Chicago after a summer spent on Gunflint Lake, they finally made the leap, quitting their jobs with a long-distance phone call from Grand Marais and figuring out the rest as they went. The Hoovers were woefully unprepared for life off the grid and slowly learned how to convert sheds into chicken coops and fend off bears. Social encounters presented their own challenges, with Helen&’s fiery personality leading to clashes with hunters and other Gunflint neighbors. Gradually, the Hoovers settled into the rhythms of their remote homestead, and Helen would craft a prolific literary livelihood from her keen observations of nature and encounters with animals in the surrounding woods. Her Place in the Woods captures both an awakening to the power and fragility of the natural world and the efforts and talents of an extraordinary woman defining herself as a writer. Though Helen Hoover would move on from the secluded North Woods, as she wrote in her final book, The Years of the Forest, &“From this time on it would be both here and with me wherever I might be, as long as I should live.&”
Faith, Hope, and Love in a Time of Loss: A 90-Day Devotional Through Grief
by Katrina Larson"These three remain: faith, hope, and love." —1 Corinthians 13:13 Receive daily encouragement for those who experienced the death of a loved one. Experience God's faith, hope, and love in the everyday moments and the heartbreaking ones. Read beautiful and honest stories that help the grieving feel less alone. After a loved one dies, each day can be a struggle. But each day, God's comfort and promises remain new. Faith, Hope, and Love in a Time of Loss: A 90-Day Devotional Through Grief by Katrina Larson offers brief, one-day-at-a-time doses of guidance and healing. Each entry is grounded in faith, hope, and love to shed the light of God on your losses and laments. Inspired by the grief of losing her mother, Larson wrestles honestly with grief and hope. Her biblical reflections will accompany and guide you through pain while pointing to God's promises.
The Book of Sheen
by Charlie Sheen"We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former."Charlie Sheen should not be alive to tell these stories.But in The Book of Sheen, the star who has defied all odds – decades of addiction (to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and more), an HIV diagnosis, three divorces, a dust-up with the Sinaloan cartel, and other challenges that will leave readers stunned – finally presents the truth... or, at least his version. ("The facts are the facts; how I choose to interpret or deconstruct them falls squarely on me," Sheen writes.)From his childhood spent on movie sets for blockbusters like Apocalypse Now; to the golden days of 1980s Hollywood, filled with heartthrobs like Rob Lowe and Sean Penn; to the humid jungles of the Philippines and mock-army training that crossed dangerously into life-threatening for the filming of Platoon; to the early aughts' sitcom dominance, every Sheen anecdote drips with shocking lucidity, humor, and self-deprecation.Sheen deftly leads readers through his childhood as the son of award-winning actor Martin Sheen (a "Cathoholic"), which took the family from New York to Mexico to Italy and beyond; his competitive brotherhood against fellow teen heartthrob and Brat Pack member Emilio Estevez; his debilitating stutter that continued into adulthood and which he attempted to hide from producers and directors; his friendships with Chris and Sean Penn, Rob Lowe, Nic Cage, Matthew Perry, and other troubled stars of the era; his adventures on and off camera for films like Platoon and Wall Street and shows like Spin City and Two and a Half Men; his challenges in fatherhood and the kids that ultimately got him sober; and more. Woven throughout is a constant: addiction, and Sheen's perpetual battle with it.Riddled with regrets, filled with humor, and finally candid, Sheen delivers a truly hilarious no-holds-barred memoir, one fitting for a star of his caliber and controversy.
Deep Foundations for Infrastructure Development in India, Volume 2: Proceedings of DFI-India 2024 13th Annual Conference (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #644)
by Boominathan Adimoolam Sunil S. Basarkar Jaykumar Shukla Purnanand SavoikarThis book presents select proceedings of the DFI-India 2024 Conference, showcasing cutting-edge research and advancements in deep foundation technologies and sustainable infrastructure development. It covers a wide array of topics, including innovative foundation solutions, ground improvement techniques, deep excavation practices, and seismic resilience in geotechnical design. Special emphasis is placed on sustainability, efficiency, and durability in foundation engineering, integrating emerging materials, advanced construction methodologies, and digital technologies, such as AI and automation in geotechnical applications. The book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and professionals engaged in deep foundations, geotechnical engineering, and related disciplines.
Collaborative Computing: 20th EAI International Conference, CollaborateCom 2024, Wuzhen, China, November 14–17, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #626)
by Honghao Gao Xinheng WangThe three-volume set LNICST 624, 625, 626 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th EAI International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom 2024, held in Wuzhen, China, during November 14–17, 2024. The 62 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They are categorized under the topical sections as follows: Edge computing & Task scheduling Deep Learning and application Blockchain applications Security and Privacy Protection Representation learning & Collaborative working Graph neural networks & Recommendation systems Federated Learning and application
2nd International Conference on Durability, Repair and Maintanance of Structures: Selected Contributions of DRMS 2025 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Lucas F. M. da Silva António Torres MarquesThis book provides selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Durability, Repair and Maintenance of Structures, held in Porto, Portugal, March 13-14, 2025. The volume focuses on the durability, repair and maintenance processes of engineering structures. A wide range of topics like durability in civil engineering applications, fatigue and fracture characterization, repair of composite materials and structures, structural joints durability, diagnostics and maintenance methodologies, and durability in aerospace and marine applications are covered. The book presents novel research works and innovations in this field, useful for students, researchers, as well as industry professionals in various fields of engineering structures.
Collaborative Computing: 20th EAI International Conference, CollaborateCom 2024, Wuzhen, China, November 14–17, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #624)
by Honghao Gao Xinheng WangThe three-volume set LNICST 624, 625, 626 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th EAI International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom 2024, held in Wuzhen, China, during November 14–17, 2024. The 62 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They are categorized under the topical sections as follows: Edge computing & Task scheduling Deep Learning and application Blockchain applications Security and Privacy Protection Representation learning & Collaborative working Graph neural networks & Recommendation systems Federated Learning and application
Analytical Techniques and Methods for Biomass
by Silvio Vaz Jr.This book deals with the application of techniques and methods of chemical analysis for the study of biomass and its conversion processes. It aims to fill the existing gap in the literature on this subject. The application of various techniques and analytical methods is presented straightforwardly, enabling readers to choose the most appropriate methodologies for analyzing the major classes of plant biomass and their products. Modern chemistry plays a crucial economic role in industrial activities based on biomass. There is an increasing emphasis on its application, specifically in the development of biorefineries, and the principles of green chemistry allow effective use of biomass while significantly reducing environmental impact. In this context, analytical chemistry can contribute significantly to the supply chains of biomass, be it plant or animal origin. However, biomass from plant sources presents both the greatest challenges and the highest opportunity for technical, scientific, and economic progress due to its diverse chemical constitution. Chemical analysis can be used to examine the composition of biomass, characterize its physicochemical properties, and monitor their conversion processes. This approach can enhance the quality of products derived from biomass and expand their potential applications. The quality of the biomass used determines the product quality. Therefore, reliable information about the chemical composition of the biomass to establish the best use which will influence harvest and preparation steps is essential. Accordingly, this book includes contributions from select international experts who discuss key aspects of biomass structure, their physical and chemical properties, the parameters of conversion processes, the products and by-products formation and quantification, and quality parameters.
Robotic Vision Guidance Theory and Technology
by Xingsheng Liu Anhu Li Zhaojun DengThis book focuses on the basic theories and key technologies for robotic vision. The book features an in-depth demonstration of system parameter calibration, three-dimensional vision measurement, object pose estimation, tracking control strategies, and multi-sensor fusion methods, accompanied by robotic guidance solutions in various applications. The contributed work can help promote the development and application of robotic guidance for autonomous navigation, grasping and manipulation tasks. Researchers and engineers in the field of robotic perception, visual measurement and visual tracking can benefit from the book. The potential users include undergraduates and postgraduates majoring in intelligent manufacturing and artificial intelligence. The basis of English translation of this book, originally in Chinese, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.
Availability, Reliability and Security: 20th International Conference, ARES 2025, Ghent, Belgium, August 11–14, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15992)
by Vincent Naessens Mila Dalla Preda Bjorn De Sutter Sebastian SchrittwieserThis two-volume set LNCS 15992-15993 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025.The 34 full papers presented in this book together with 8 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 186 submissions.They cover topics such as: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Compliance; Network and Communication Security; IoT and Embedded Systems Security; Machine Learning and Privacy; Usable Security and Awareness; System Security; Supply Chain Security, Malware and Forensics; and Machine Learning and Security.
Smart Objects and Technologies for Social Good: 10th EAI International Conference, GOODTECHS 2024, Can Tho, Vietnam, December 19–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #648)
by Congduc Pham Hiep Xuan Huynh Nghia Duong-TrungThe two-volume set LNICST 648 and 649 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 10th EAI International Conference on Smart Objects and Technologies for Social Goods, GOODTECHS 2024, held in Can Tho, Vietnam, during December 19–20, 2024. The 17 full papers and 27 short papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 102 submissions. They focus on a wide range of advancements in smart technologies aimed at promoting social good. Key topics include cutting-edge research in Internet of Things (IoT) security, innovative applications of artificial intelligence in domains such as healthcare, education, and environmental monitoring, and energy-efficient systems. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain Applications Across Diverse Domains Part II: Innovations in Energy-Based Models, and Advanced Predictive Systems Across Diverse Domains
Analog Microelectronics
by Mattia BorgarinoThis textbook uses an innovative, fresh and rigorous approach to the analysis of analog circuits. The author guides students to leverage the psycho-cognitive concept of basic pattern as an efficient calculation tool, going beyond its traditional use for the qualitative visual inspection. In this journey, the reader is not left alone to face statements such as &“it is easy to prove that&” or &“it has been proven elsewhere that&”. All formulas and theorems are proven step-by-step. In particular, the proofs of the theorems on frequency response and stability have been made as intuitive as possible. The author thus demystifies and makes available to the student these relevant theorems, which are usually scattered over decades of reading and/or in several textbooks and papers. Two chapters focus on exercises of increasing difficulty, most of them discussed fully and solved step-by-step, allowing students to strengthen and test their knowledge. Moreover, the first two chapters introduce the history of microelectronics and physics of fundamental electron devices.
Kurzdarmsyndrom - Ernährungstherapie bei Kindern und Erwachsenen
by Johannes Hilberath Martina Kohl-Sobania Andreas Pascher Valerie StolzDas Kurzdarmsyndrom ist die häufigste Ursache des chronischen Darmversagens und stellt ein seltenes und zugleich komplexes Krankheitsbild dar. Hierbei kommt der Ernährung in jeder Phase der Erkrankung eine kritisch-relevante Bedeutung zu. Patientenseitige Faktoren wie die verbliebene Restdarmanatomie und funktionelle Resorptionskapazität erfordern ein individuelles ernährungstherapeutisches Vorgehen. Dieses Fachbuch bietet der Leserschaft einen praxisorientierten, verständlichen und wissenschaftlichen Überblick zur oralen und enteralen Ernährungstherapie beim Kurzdarmsyndrom: vom Neugeborenen bis zum Erwachsenen sowie von der unmittelbaren postoperativen Zeit bis zum Abschluss der Adaptationsphase und über das Erreichen der stets angestrebten enteralen Autonomie hinaus. Zudem werden Grundlagen und pathophysiologische Zusammenhänge im Kontext der Ernährung erläutert, deren Kenntnisse für eine erfolgreiche Ernährungstherapie von Bedeutung sind. Für die erste Auflage dieses Praxisbuches wurden Evidenz und praktische Erfahrungen von Expertinnen und Experten zusammengetragen, um einen Beitrag zu einer gesunden und an das Kurzdarmsyndrom adaptierten Ernährung zu leisten – unter Beachtung der Lebensqualität betroffener Patientinnen und Patienten. Somit richtet sich dieses Werk berufsgruppenübergreifend an Ärztinnen und Ärzte sowie Ernährungsfachkräfte und interessierte Betroffene bzw. Angehörige.
Cybersecurity 2050: Protecting Humanity in a Hyper-Connected World
by Soorena MeratThis book explores the critical intersection of human behavior, cybersecurity, and the transformative potential of quantum technologies. It delves into the vulnerabilities and resilience of human intelligence in the face of cyber threats, examining how cognitive biases, social dynamics, and mental health can be exploited in the digital age.Cybersecurity 2050: Protecting Humanity in a Hyper-Connected World explores the cutting-edge applications of quantum computing in cybersecurity, discussing the efficiency of quantum security algorithms on Earth and over space communications such as those needed to inhabit Mars. The challenges and opportunities of human life on extraterrestrial worlds, such as Mars, will further shape the evolution of human intelligence. The isolated and confined environment of a Martian habitat, coupled with the reliance on advanced technologies for survival, will demand new forms of adaptability, resilience, and social cooperation. The author addresses the imminent revolution in cybersecurity regulations and transforms the attention of the bright minds of businesses and policymakers for the challenges and opportunities of quantum advancements. This book attempts to bridge the gap between social intelligence and cybersecurity, offering a holistic and nuanced understanding of these interconnected domains. Through real-world case studies, the author provides practical insights and strategies for adapting to the evolving technological landscape and building a more secure digital future.This book is intended for futuristic minds, computer engineers, policymakers, or regulatory experts interested in the implications of the revolution of human intelligence on cybersecurity laws and regulations. It will be of interest to cybersecurity professionals and researchers looking for a historic and comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape, including social intelligence, quantum computing, and algorithm design.
Why the World Needs Anthropologists
by Carla Guerrón Montero Podjed, Edited by DanWhy does the world need anthropology and anthropologists more than ever? The second edition of Why the World Needs Anthropologists brings together prominent academic, practicing, and applied anthropologists to answer this provocative question.This new edition advocates a proactive and ethically engaged discipline that not only observes societal transformations but also contributes to solving the most pressing global issues. It proposes that anthropology must be at the front and center of the solving table. In an accessible and appealing style, each author explores anthropology’s social value and practical applications. Contributors share their career paths and how they use their anthropological skills and knowledge outside academia. They also provide specific suggestions to anthropologists and the public on how anthropology can offer powerful insights and solutions in complex and unpredictable times. Each chapter includes a list of recommendations – DOs and DON'Ts – from the authors. With such practical resources, this book is a toolkit to harness anthropology's full potential.This one-of-a-kind volume is essential reading for fledgling and established anthropologists, social scientists, and the general public.
IoT, Blockchain, and Smart Healthcare: Integration Techniques and Case Studies (Innovations in Health Informatics and Healthcare)
by Manoj Kumar Mazdak Zamani Rohit Tanwar Neelu Jyothi Ahuja Urmila PilaniaThe book examines the integration of Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and smart healthcare, providing a comprehensive analysis of these advanced technologies and their impact on the healthcare industry. It offers practical examples of how blockchain and IoT devices can be used to address real-world healthcare challenges and overcome the hurdles of implementing them in the healthcare sector.IoT, Blockchain, and Smart Healthcare: Integration Techniques and Case Studies provides a detailed exploration of how these technologies are combined, giving readers a deep understanding of their role in revolutionizing healthcare. It explores the practical applications of blockchain and IoT devices in solving healthcare problems and addresses the challenges of incorporating these technologies into healthcare systems. The book also provides practical guidance on implementing cutting-edge methodologies, enabling readers to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations effectively.By bridging the gap between technology and healthcare, this book makes complex concepts understandable to a wide audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, technology enthusiasts, and policymakers.
The Basics of Business Start-Up
by Alexandrina PauceanuThe Basics of Business Start-Up outlines the entrepreneurial journey from inception to start-up. Starting from the basic concepts and working through the start-up process step by step, the book is an indispensable guide both for would-be entrepreneurs and students on entrepreneurship/small business courses.Key features of this book include: A step-by-step, sequential approach, detailing the typical entrepreneurial journey. Non-technical introduction to the basic business functions, including budgeting, accounting, marketing, and more A readable and accessible beginner’s guide to entrepreneurship and business start-up Written in a refreshingly personal style, this concise guide is the perfect starting point for anyone seeking to put their entrepreneurial ambitions into action.
Electric Drives
by Ion BoldeaElectric Drives, now in its fourth edition, provides a practical guide in understanding the fundamental principles and recent new knowledge of electric motion (in motoring) and electric energy flow (in generating) digital control via power electronics for energy savings and increased productivity in practically all industries, from intelligent watches and phones to robots, electric transport, industrial processes, and modern distributed electric power systems with ever more renewable energy penetration.Every proposition, number, figure, and reference has been revisited to bring necessary changes, with new references to key recent knowledge trends, to reflect the present state of the art.The book has been restructured, with a few chapters combined and one chapter (on rectifier d.c. brush motor drives) removed, new introductory paragraphs in most chapters (many as inspiring case studies), and brand-new chapters on flux-modulation machine drives (Chapter 8) and predictive control of a.c. drives (Chapter 15), reflecting this updating effort. The large number of new case studies complements the large number of worked numerical examples and the 10 user-friendly MATLABR and SimulinkR programs thatremain available online.Although, inevitably, the math is intensive and intended to be directly usable, the book, mainly intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students and engineers in research and development in industry, is a practical, easy-to-assimilate, and up-to-date synthesis of basic and advanced power electronics (variable speed) electric motor-generator drives needed in all industries in which electric energy flow-wise, mainly digitally intelligent, control is paramount.
The Comprehensive Valve Dictionary: Terminology, Applications, and Insights for Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy
by Karan SotoodehThis book is a pioneering reference work designed to address the complex terminology, technical specifications, and diverse applications of valves in industrial systems.The Comprehensive Valve Dictionary is an authoritative and practical reference that demystifies the technical language surrounding industrial valves. The dictionary provides detailed definitions of over a thousand valve-related terms, including valve types, components, materials, standards, testing methods, and failure mechanisms. In addition to traditional applications, this dictionary places significant emphasis on valves used in renewable energy systems, including those for hydrogen production, hydropower, carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal energy, and wind power. Moreover, it explores the definitions and real-world applications of cutting-edge technologies such as smart valves, condition monitoring, digital twin technology, and additive manufacturing. It also includes cross-references to relevant international standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO), troubleshooting guides, and operational insights. By bridging gaps in understanding, this resource will support professionals in making informed decisions, improving system reliability, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.This work is specifically tailored for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and researchers working in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, and renewable energy industries.