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Quaking Aspen, or Pando, is the largest living organism on Earth-an aspen grove in Utah with over 47,000 trunks and millions of leaves, all connected through a single root system. I was a miniature of that aspen grove. For me, the earth where this...

Python is one of the easiest coding languages to master because it bases itself on English.Intuitive and simple, anyone can start programming in Python almost overnight!The best part? Python can jumpstart your hobby or career in tech, taking you places you never thought you...

This book delves into the commercialization methodology and practice of cloud computing and artificial intelligence products. With a primary focus on how to effectively commercialize them, introduce them to the market for efficient sales, and achieve efficient internal management to attain commercial success. In...

Bring power to your DIY off-grid living by following these 6 simple steps! Ever since the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels have dominated progress across the whole world, bringing a dramatic shift to how machines operate, how vehicles move, and how people have light in...

"Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3" is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to create websites that dynamically adapt to various screen sizes and resolutions. Starting with an overview of the evolution from fixed layouts to responsive...

Thermal energy storage (TES), also known as heat storage systems, is a technology that accumulates energy when production exceeds demand so that the stored energy can be used later. The stored energy can be used at the user's request for heating and cooling applications...

Contemporary game scholarship offers a broad palette of theories and methods inherited from such fields as sociology and communication studies, experimental sciences, literary analysis, educational sciences and cultural critique. At large, this inherently interdisciplinary research aims for a holistic perspective on the 'LUDIC SOCIETY'....

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy...

Agricultural Cooperatives examines the principles and definitions related to this field in detail. History, growth, related theories and relevant approaches have been discussed to deepen the understanding of readers. To broaden the scope of the agricultural cooperatives, its association with sustainable development has been...

A guide to cloud computing for students, scientists, and engineers, with advice and many hands-on examples.The emergence of powerful, always-on cloud utilities has transformed how consumers interact with information technology, enabling video streaming, intelligent personal assistants, and the sharing of content. Businesses, too, have...

Design of Experiments (DOE) has long been a cornerstone of innovation, enabling industries and researchers to optimize processes, improve product quality, and make data-driven decisions. From engineering and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and materials science, DOE's application has been transformative. Yet, with artificial intelligence and...

The Windsor Locks CanalYankee Enterprise and Irish MuscleJ. Christopher Kervick's compelling new book touches all the bases in the making of classic history. It is the story of human enterprise, ambition, invention, raw manpower, and the clash of cultures. This uniquely American accomplishment could...

Dear Readers, We invite you to permeate the advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) from the perspective of educational changes, especially in the implementation of semi-presential courses in higher education. Connectivism emerges in this context as a new educational approach. This theory proposed...

Municipalities (Cities, Towns, and Counties) in the United States follow the rules and regulations established by state law and the Federal government. The author's primary purpose is to provide residential and commercial site development guidance to property owners, developers, architects, engineers, students, and contractors...

This book provides a strategic roadmap creating the next generation of brands and experiences that create new wealth and make a difference in the world. It provides insights into using new technologies such as artificial intelligence to innovate the customer experience, restore meritocracy in...

This practical guide provides instructions and patterns for making a variety of stylish and fashionable hats at home. It covers a range of materials, techniques, and styles, and includes tips and advice for customizing designs to suit individual tastes and budgets.This work has been...

This book provides an in-depth look at the Boston City Hospital's expansion and modernization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cowles details the challenges faced by the hospital and the forward-thinking solutions that were implemented to provide better care for patients in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The Bar Code PuzzleBy: W. E. AndersonFor fifty years, an obvious message has been hidden in plain sight. This work reveals it.Within the Universal Product Code, the scannable code emblazoned upon nearly every product we use today, there is a discernible order to the...

Just imagine you were looking for your first dog, a puppy, and when you contacted a breeder he would ask of you that you needed to learn everything about dogs from him, before he would trust you with one of his puppies. As a...

Noncooperative Game Theory is aimed at students interested in using game theory as a design methodology for solving problems in engineering and computer science. João Hespanha shows that such design challenges can be analyzed through game theoretical perspectives that help to pinpoint each problem's...

Author: Marcus FontouraISBN-13: 9798991762328Publisher: 8080 Books, an Imprint of MicrosoftLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/11/2025Pages: 334Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d

Author: Juan A. ConesaISBN-10: 3527354115ISBN-13: 9783527354115Publisher: Wiley-VchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2024Pages: 416Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.59d

Tracing the recent changes to the technology of film editing, this book offers an account of the aesthetics of digital montage. It is commonly argued that the changes to the technical apparatus of editing, the emergence of new systems for digital editing, have altered...

Author: Alexis C. VaughnISBN-13: 9798992264807Publisher: Off Course MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2025Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40dLarge Print

The Boy Who Knew His Career at Nine. This is the amazing story of how Jerry Stadtmiller restored over 100 antique airplanes to flying condition and earned the love and respect of all who came to know him. Author: Lisa TurnerISBN-10: 1736632868ISBN-13: 9781736632864Publisher: Turner...

Reduce administrative headaches, streamline prep time, and create unforgettable lessons. Welcome a new era of teaching with AI.Drowning in a sea of paperwork? Overwhelmed with preparing lesson plans and homework?Many teachers find themselves grappling with the challenging task of balancing their teaching responsibilities with...

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, alongside the digital heritage sector, is increasingly benefiting from augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). These technologies, paired with advanced digital visualization, create interactive models of complex environments. Methods like scan-to-BIM, HBIM, and CoSim convert 3D...

The characteristics of power electronics in the safe and stable operation of power systems have been a trend in the research of new power systems, and this reprint focuses on research related to the modeling of power electronic systems and the study of dynamic...

The balance of reversible acetylation and deacetylation of histones is critical to the regulation of chromatin structure, and it directly affects gene expression in eukaryotic organisms. Two classes of enzymes modulate histone acetylation, histone acetyl transferases (HATs) and histone deacetylases (HDACs), which catalyze the...

The Special Issue includes a collection of papers that present new methods for analyzing, operating, controlling, and protecting future power grids with increasing renewable energy utilization. Specific topics include voltage and var optimization, hardware-in-the-loop testing, the control of wind power systems, distribution system reconfiguration,...

Engineering Analysis: Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers introduces graduate engineering students to the fundamental but advanced mathematics tools used in engineering application, especially in mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering. Most engineering problems are described by differential equations, particularly partial differential equations (PDEs). Deformation and...

With the deep integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet, ship propulsion control systems are also gradually undergoing a transformation from the mode of automatic control to intelligent control. In particular, the smart ship concept has become a...

Many existing and newly constructed bridges are composed of reinforced and prestressed concrete. Advanced concrete materials play an increasingly important role in concrete bridges to facilitate the strengthening and repair of existing bridges, to facilitate a (fast) replacement solution for (part of) an existing...

Leather Good Pattern Making Manual book explains how patterns work and teach you how to apply custom measurements to your designs. It describes how to use special tools to draw two-dimensional designs to scale. The study provides sample projects so you can learn step-by-step...

In recent years, microwave sensing and imaging have acquired an ever-growing importance in several applicative fields, such as non-destructive evaluations in industry and civil engineering, subsurface prospection, security, and biomedical imaging. Indeed, microwave techniques allow, in principle, for information to be obtained directly regarding...

Advanced and novel thermal technologies, such as ohmic heating, dielectric heating (e.g., microwave heating and radio frequency heating), and inductive heating, have been developed to improve the effectiveness of heat processing whilst guaranteeing food safety and eliminating undesirable impacts on the organoleptic and nutritional...

If you want a business where you earn what you deserve, The Tradies Guide To Instant Cashflow will show you the simple, proven, real life strategies to create more profit and turn it into cash NOW.In this book, International author, educator and business coach...

Inhaltsangabe: Zusammenfassung: Synthetische Diamanten sind in Industrie und Wissenschaft sehr attraktiv, schaffen sie doch den Kompromiss zwischen einzigartigen Materialeigenschaften und geringen Anschaffungskosten. Mit der Verfeinerung von geeigneten CVD-Methoden und der intensiven Entwicklung von Reaktoren und Anlagen konnten die Herstellungskosten weiter gesenkt und vor allem...

Foundations of Program Evaluation heralds a thorough exploration of the field of program evaluation--looking back on its origins. By summarizing, comparing, and contrasting the work of seven major theorists of program evaluation, this book provides an important perspective on the current state of evaluation...

The book tells the overall story of how the telegraph got its start via a landline across the country with its expansion in the 1850s across the Atlantic Ocean from New England northwest to Nova Scotia, to Newfoundland and eventually west to Ireland and...

Reflecting on the intricate dynamics of ridesharing, one cannot ignore the profound impact of geographical segregation and unfair competition that permeate the industry. The disparities in ride distribution highlight a pressing need for a more equitable system. As rideshare companies continue to expand their...

In recent years, the question of human moral duties toward robots has gained momentum in scholarly research due to great advancements in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Although the current machines fall short of the level of sophistication and human likeness...

Ultrasonic techniques are used for non-destructive purposes to assess the properties and state of structures designed for a wide range of applications (engineering, construction materials, medicine, etc.). Different types of material properties (mechanical, chemical, physical, biological, etc.) with different physical states/compositions (solid, liquid, heterogeneous,...

Engineered assets are key to the delivery of essential services such as transport, food, water, electricity supply, health and safety, etc. Some of these physical assets are integrated into asset systems and national or regional networks with life cycles extending several decades or even...

As a result of the technological revolution, archival practice and knowledge were faced with a paradigm shift from physical to digital documents. This process was so accentuated and vehement that it became the fifth most important milestone for archives in the 1980s. To this...

Point clouds are deemed to be one of the foundational pillars in representing the 3D digital world, despite irregular topologies among discrete points. Recently, advancements in sensor technologies that acquire point cloud data for flexible and scalable geometric representation have paved the way for...

In recent years, the fascination with shape memory alloys (SMAs) has grown across industries such as aerospace, automotive, naval, civil, and biology. SMAs possess unique properties, including the ability to recover from deformation when heated, exhibit pseudoelastic stress-strain behavior for large deformations, and exceptional...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book presents collective works published in the recent Special Issue (SI) entitled "Aero/Hydrodynamics and Symmetry". These works address the existence of symmetry and its breakdown in aero-/hydro-dynamics and their related applications. The presented problems are complex nonlinear, non-Newtonian fluid flow problems that are...