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Resource Management Information Systems: Remote Sensing, GIS and Modelling, Second Edition
by Keith R. McCloyResource Management Information Systems: Remote Sensing, GIS and Modelling, Second Edition provides you with the knowledge and skill necessary to design, build, implement, and operate spatial resource management information systems for the management of physical resources. This volume promotes the use of these technologies in a spatial cont
J.J. Thompson And The Discovery Of The Electron
by E. A. Davis Isabel FalconerThis historical survey of the discovery of the electron has been published to coincide with the centenary of the discovery. The text maps the life and achievements of J.J. Thomson, with particular focus on his ideas and experiments leading to the discovery. It describes Thomson's early years and education. It then considers his career at Cambridge,
The Most Hated Man in Kentucky: The Lost Cause and the Legacy of Union General Stephen Burbridge
by Brad AsherA revealing biography of Stephen Gano Burbridge, the controversial Union Army general known as the “Butcher of Kentucky.”For the last third of the nineteenth century, Union General Stephen Gano Burbridge enjoyed the unenviable distinction of being the most hated man in Kentucky. From mid-1864, just months into his reign as the military commander of the state, until his death in December 1894, the mere mention of his name triggered a firestorm of curses from editorialists and politicians. By the end of Burbridge’s tenure, Governor Thomas E. Bramlette concluded that he was an “imbecile commander” whose actions represented nothing but the “blundering of a weak intellect and an overwhelming vanity.”In this revealing biography, Brad Asher explores how Burbridge earned his infamous reputation and adds an important new layer to the ongoing reexamination of Kentucky during and after the Civil War. Asher illuminates how Burbridge?as both a Kentuckian and the local architect of the destruction of slavery?became the scapegoat for white Kentuckians, including many in the Unionist political elite, who were unshakably opposed to emancipation. Beyond successfully recalibrating history’s understanding of Burbridge, Asher’s biography adds administrative and military context to the state’s reaction to emancipation and sheds new light on its postwar pro-Confederacy shift.“A solid reassessment of Kentucky’s most controversial and reviled Union general, and one that will help readers understand the state’s complex place (and Burbridge’s complex place) in Civil War history.” —Stuart W. Sanders, author of Murder on the Ohio Belle“A superb biography of one of the most pivotal figures in Kentucky’s Civil War history. . . . There has been a lot of revisionist literature in the last fifteen years on Kentucky’s belated Confederate identity but no work up to now has addressed Burbridge himself. Brad Asher has filled a very important gap in the literature on wartime and postwar memory of Kentucky.” —Aaron Astor, author of Rebels on the Border: Civil War, Emancipation and the Reconstruction of Kentucky and Missouri, 1860–1872“Asher does a terrific job of weaving together the military, political, social, and economic threads that made Kentucky such a complex story in and of itself during the Civil War.” —Emerging Civil War Book Reviews
Winning the Nanny's Heart (The Barlow Brothers #5)
by Shirley JumpNew York Times–Bestselling Author: An accountant takes a career detour as temporary nanny to a single dad—and soon, it’s adding up to much more . . .Figures, not families, were her forte. Yet somehow CPA Katie WIlliams found herself accepting single dad Sam Millwright’s desperate job offer to help care for his two young children. She took the job . . . temporarily. Because losing her heart to this love-starved family was definitely off the books.Sam knew Katie was different from her first day on the job. In just a short while, the new nanny had coaxed a smile from his sullen daughter and got his silent son to speak. And she awakened a part of the widower’s heart he’d long since locked away. Still, Katie planned to leave—and Sam knew if he stood any chance of convincing her to stay, he had to show the temporary nanny that they could have a permanent future . . . together!
Cavanaugh Encounter: Capturing A Colton Cavanaugh Encounter Detective Defender Rescued By The Billionaire Ceo (Cavanaugh Justice #36)
by Marie FerrarellaMismatched detectives pursue a serial killer linked to an online dating site in this romantic suspense mystery by a USA Today–bestselling author.Playboy detective Luke Cavanaugh O’Bannon isn’t excited to be paired with his polar opposite, introverted Francesca “Frankie” DeMarco, on a case. But when Frankie’s cousin is found dead of a suspicious drug overdose, she and Luke must work together to pursue a serial killer who’s struck again. And though they try to fight it, the two opposites attract . . . passionately!After several false leads, their investigation points them to an online dating site where Frankie, despite Luke’s objections, offers herself up as virtual bait. Will the killer reply with dinner and a deadly proposition? Will Luke realize he’s met his match—offline?
Cavanaugh Cold Case (Cavanaugh Justice #32)
by Marie FerrarellaA medical examiner and her partner investigate a deadly harvest at a local nursery in this romantic suspense mystery by a USA Today–bestselling author.Working in a morgue, medical examiner Kristin Alberghetti hardly expects a living, breathing man to walk through the door and make her heart pound. So, she’s floored when gorgeous playboy Malloy Cavanaugh is her partner on a new case. The cold-case detective has a rep for charming the clothes off every woman . . . except her. And it’s tough to keep her eyes on the prize as the two investigate recently excavated, long-buried bodies at a cacti nursery.Malloy has no plans to change his bachelor lifestyle, until reclusive Kristin catches his eye. Something about this case—and his beautiful colleague—touches his heart. But can a flowering romance survive the rigors of a brutal case and its infinite dangers?
Cold Case Manhunt (Cold Case Detectives #9)
by Jennifer MoreyA closed-off detective finds his heart opening up when he answers the call for justice from a woman whose best friend has disappeared.Burned by betrayal, investigator Cal Chelsey has ruled out romance. He keeps things strictly business . . . even when he meets intriguing new client Jaslene Chabot, who is desperate for answers about her friend. As the clock runs down, their attraction deepens as they work long hours. Cal is committed to finding the truth for Jaslene, though it may wind up deadly for them both.“I have always thought Jennifer Morey makes her books in this miniseries very compelling with realistic details and characters, and Cold Case Manhunt is another gripping addition . . . an adventure of suspenseful danger and conflicting emotions.” —alwaysreviewing.com
The Maverick's Bridal Bargain: Road Trip With The Best Man / The Maverick's Bridal Bargain (montana Mavericks) (Montana Mavericks #61)
by Christy JeffriesA pretend engagement leads to true love and a very real marriage between a wedding planner and a Montana rancher in this contemporary romance.Cole Dalton doesn’t believe in love and marriage—not anymore. The ex-marine and rancher knows that life holds no guarantees, especially after losing his mother to a tragic fire at his family ranch. But Cole can’t resist helping a woman in distress and wedding planner Vivienne Shuster is about to get fired by her boss from hell for not booking any new business. So Cole starts planning his own wedding, happy to play an eager groom, especially since coordinating his nuptials means more time up close and personal with Vivienne. Until suddenly the cowboy is wishing for a very real wedding with his pretty planner. . . .
Steel and Composite Structures: Behaviour and Design for Fire Safety
by Y. C. WangSteel and Composite Structures: Behaviour and Design for Fire Safety presents a systematic and thorough description of the behaviour of steel and composite structures in fire, and shows how design methods are developed to quantify our understanding.Quantitative descriptions of fire behaviour, heat transfer in construction elements and structural an
Physical Properties and Data of Optical Materials
by Moriaki Wakaki Takehisa Shibuya Keiei KudoResearch and applications in optical engineering require careful selection of materials. With such a large and varied array to choose from, it is important to understand a material's physical and optical properties before making a selection. Providing a convenient, concise, and logically organized collection of information, Physical Properties and Data of Optical Materials builds a thorough background for more than 100 optical materials and offers quick access to precise information. Surveying the most important and widely used optical materials, this handy reference includes data on a wide variety of metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, polymers, and other commonly used optical materials. For each material, the editors examine the crystal system; natural and artificial growth and production methods along with corrosives and processing; thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties; optical properties, such as transmittance and reflectance spectra, ranging from UV to IR wavelengths; and, where applicable, applications for spectroscopy and miscellaneous remarks such as handling concerns and chemical properties. Numerous tables illustrate important data such as numerical values of optical constants for important wavelength regions, extinction and absorption coefficients, and refractive index. Physical Properties and Data of Optical Materials offers a collection of data on an unprecedented variety of fundamental optical materials, making it the one quick-lookup guide that every optical scientist, engineer, and student should own.
Equilibrium Molecular Structures: From Spectroscopy to Quantum Chemistry
by Jean Demaison James E. Boggs Attila G. CsászárMolecular structure is the most basic information about a substance, determining most of its properties. Determination of accurate structures is hampered in that every method applies its own definition of "structure" and thus results from different sources can yield significantly different results. Sophisticated protocols exist to account for these
Multiscale Modeling: From Atoms to Devices
by PEDRO DEROSA TAHIR CAGINWhile the relevant features and properties of nanosystems necessarily depend on nanoscopic details, their performance resides in the macroscopic world. To rationally develop and accurately predict performance of these systems we must tackle problems where multiple length and time scales are coupled. Rather than forcing a single modeling approach to
Maple Animation
by John F. PutzThere is nothing quite like that feeling you get when you see that look of recognition and enjoyment on your students' faces. Not just the strong ones, but everyone is nodding in agreement during your first explanation of the geometry of directional derivatives. If you have incorporated animated demonstrations into your teaching, you know how effective they can be in eliciting this kind of response. You know the value of giving students vivid moving images to tie to concepts. But learning to make animations generally requires extensive searching through a vast computer algebra system for the pertinent functions. Maple Animation brings together virtually all of the functions and procedures useful in creating sophisticated animations using Maple 7, 8, or 9 and it presents them in a logical, accessible way. The accompanying downloadable resources provide all of the Maple code used in the book, including the code for more than 30 ready-to-use demonstrations. From Newton's method to linear transformations, the complete animations included in this book allow you to use them straight out of the box. Careful explanations of the methods teach you how to implement your own creative ideas. Whether you are a novice or an experienced Maple user, Maple Animation provides the tools and skills to enhance your teaching and your students' enjoyment of the subject through animation.
Ubiquitous Multimedia Computing (Chapman & Hall/CRC Studies in Informatics Series)
by Qing Li Timothy K. ShinComputing is ubiquitous and if you think otherwise, that in itself might be the best evidence that it is so. Computers are omnipresent in modern life and the multimedia computing environment of today is becoming more and more seamless.Bringing together contributions from dozens of leading experts, Ubiquitous Multimedia Computing educates readers on
Applied Microphotonics (Optical Science and Engineering)
by Wes R. Jamroz Roman Kruzelecky Emile I. HaddadAs the limits of electrical performance come within sight, photons are poised to take over for the electron. But the search continues for the materials, topologies, and fabrication technologies capable of producing photonic devices at a reasonable speed and cost. Taking a fundamentallook at the development of photonic technology from the macro- to the microscale, Applied Microphotonics introduces the major principles and technologies underlying the field.Following an overview of historical and commercial driving forces, the authors briefly review the underlying physics, emphasizing the practical and design implications for photonic systems. This general discussion lays the foundation for the remainder of the book, where the authors first introduce the photonic node and then discuss each subsystem in detail, including transmitters, couplers and switches, multiplexers and demultiplexers, receivers, amplifiers, and compensators. The following chapters explore new technologies such as photonic band gap structures, materials and fabrication processes, integration methodologies, and advanced devices such as photonic computers. The book concludes with a brief introduction to quantum photonics and a forward look at potential directions of photonics. Applied Microphotonics encapsulates the recent push toward all-optical networks and devices with an applications-oriented perspective. It is ideal for newcomers to the field as well as anyone curious to know how photonic technology can benefit their own field.
Quantitative MRI in Cancer (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)
by Thomas E. Yankeelov David R. Pickens Ronald R. PricePropelling quantitative MRI techniques from bench to bedside, Quantitative MRI in Cancer presents a range of quantitative MRI methods for assessing tumor biology. It includes biophysical and theoretical explanations of the most relevant MRI techniques as well as examples of these techniques in cancer applications.The introductory part of the book c
Nanoporous Materials: Advanced Techniques for Characterization, Modeling, and Processing
by Nick KanellopoulosHaving successfully replaced elements used in traditional, pollution-prone, energy-consuming separation processes, nanoporous materials play an important role in chemical processing. Although their unique structural or surface physicochemical properties can, to an extent, be tailored to meet specific process-related requirements, the task of charac
A-Beta Metabolism and Alzheimer's Disease
by Takaomi Comings SaidoThis book provides information regarding three major aspects of Aβ metabolism: generation from its precursor, degradation within the brain, and transport out of the brain. It is useful for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and scientists both in this and other disciplines.
Cavanaugh on Call: Cavanaugh On Call Pregnant By The Colton Cowboy A Stranger She Can Trust Reunited With The P. I. (Cavanaugh Justice #34)
by Marie FerrarellaA detective clashes with his new partner as they work to stop a string of break-ins in this romantic suspense mystery by a USA Today–bestselling author.Detective Bryce Cavanaugh already has one tough investigation—an elusive home-invasion team on a dangerous crime spree. And his enigmatic fellow cop Alexandra “Scottie” Scott keeps throwing him curves. She’s relentless at taking charge—and running down leads. But getting the stunning blonde to reveal her secrets is a challenge Bryce just can’t resist.Scottie prefers to solve cases and save those close to her on her own. Keeping one step ahead of Bryce’s hardheaded persistence is difficult enough. But tension-filled nights and high-adrenaline days are only fueling the passion between them and putting an inescapable target on their backs!
A Mistress, A Scandal, A Ring: Inherited For The Royal Bed / A Mistress, A Scandal, A Ring (ruthless Billionaire Brothers, Book 2) (Ruthless Billionaire Brothers #2)
by Angela BissellA woman from out of the blue turns a wealthy and powerful CEO’s life upside down in this sizzling romance from the author of A Night, A Consequence, A Vow.Ruthless billionaire Xavier de la Vega has worked relentlessly to throw off the emotional shackles of his past. Seducing stunning Jordan, with her link to a family he’d rather forget, is a calculated risk—he’s convinced their fire will soon burn out! But when their affair is exposed, Xavier can see just one way forward—and it will bind Jordan to him permanently . . . “An interesting and riveting read . . . the chemistry between this couple was strong and evident from the moment they meet; the romance showed how good of a connection this pair had . . . I would recommend A Mistress, A Scandal, A Ring by Angela Bissell, if you enjoy the mysterious strangers trope or books by authors Caitlin Crews, Carol Mortimer, Michelle Reid and Penny Jordan.” —Harlequin Junkie (4 stars)
Vows of Revenge: Vows Of Revenge / After Their Vows / Vows Made In Secret (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Dani CollinsWhen a cunning businessman plots to ruin a beautiful rival, his lust for revenge gives way to seduction in this sexy contemporary romance.Calm and controlled Melodie Parnell has always wanted to experience insatiable passion. She thinks she’s found it in the bed of devastatingly attractive Roman Killian. But in the sultry aftermath of their lovemaking, Roman reveals his true plans . . . to ruin her!Satisfying the longing in Melodie’s entrancing blue eyes was a glitch in Roman’s plan. Convinced she’d been sent by his enemy, he intended to simply punish her! But as sinfully seductive as she is, Roman soon discovers that she’s innocent of any deceit against him. Now his plan is taking a different turn . . . Could his vows of revenge become vows of marriage?
Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man: Rescuing The Royal Runaway Bride (the Royals Of Vallemont, Book 1) / Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man (the Fortunes Of Texas: The Rulebreakers, Book 5) (The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers #5)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonThey’re fierce professional rivals—until romance turns business into pleasure . . . Maddie Fortunado, heir apparent to her father’s real estate business, is stunned to learn that she’ll have to fight for the job she’d assumed was hers! Even worse? Her rival is none other than Zach McCarter, her secret crush. Only a makeover can transform “Maddie” into “Madeleine,” who can compete against her charismatic coworker. But when Zach meets Maddie 2.0, business is suddenly the last thing on either of their minds . . .
Shielded by the Cowboy SEAL (SOS Agency #2)
by Bonnie VanakNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A Navy SEAL agrees to take in a desperate woman needing protection—and it turns into his most personal mission yet . . .Home on leave at his family farmhouse in New Hampshire, Navy SEAL Cooper Johnson receives an unexpected assignment: to protect a beautiful socialite on the run from her abusive ex. Grieving his kid sister, a brave cop killed in the line of duty due to a faulty bulletproof vest, Coop is in no mood for work—until he meets Meg Taylor. Soon, he finds that riding the land, lovely Meg safe beside him, is a surprising comfort to his heart.But when he discovers Meg’s dark past—and the evidence she possesses that her ex would kill to keep buried—it will take both the cowboy and the SEAL within him to get the ultimate justice . . .
Terms of Attraction (Alpha Squad #3)
by Kylie BrantSecrets between a female sniper and an ex-SEAL threaten to explode in this classic romantic thriller from the bestselling author of Terms of Engagement.Alpha Squad sniper Ava Carter trusted no one. Especially not Cael McCabe, the security pro who’d hired her as an elite bodyguard and had somehow unearthed her hidden past. Cael, a commanding ex-SEAL, was no stranger to secrets himself. He was intent on concealing from Ava a lifelong obsession for revenge.Now on assignment in a South American jungle, their professional relationship was steaming up. But both understood not to mix business with pleasure. They needed to deceive each other for the sake of the mission. And both knew their efforts to resist each other would never last . . .
Colton 911: Witness In The Woods / Colton 911: Caught In The Crossfire (colton 911) (Colton 911 #5)
by Linda O. JohnstonHunting for cattle rustlers, they found a corpse instead—and now someone’s hunting them . . .Investigating cattle rustlers seems like a typical day on the job for Arizona Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton. But when ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working the case with him, he’s reluctant to involve a civilian. Nevertheless, they’re soon teaming up.Fighting their growing bond while tracking lawbreakers proves no easy task. And as Casey and Melody stumble across a corpse, they’re caught in a criminal’s crosshairs. The deputy’s new mission? Protect Melody and find the killer before it’s too late . . .