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This is a book of mathematical stories - funny and puzzling mathematical stories. They tell of villains who try to steal secrets, heroes who encode their messages, and mathematicians who spend years on end searching for the best way to pile oranges. There are...

The SWI2 Package is the latest release of the Seawater Intrusion (SWI) Package for MODFLOW. The SWI2 Package allows three-dimensional vertically integrated variable-density groundwater flow and seawater intrusion in coastal multiaqui- fer systems to be simulated using MODFLOW-2005. Verti- cally integrated variable-density groundwater flow...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to gardening, with practicable information on grafting, cutting, and other aspects of budding. Complete with clear instructions, a wealth of interesting and practicable information, and a plethora of helpful illustrations, this is a text that will be...

Crop Growing and Crop Feeding is a comprehensive guidebook written by Wilbur Fisk Massey in 1901. The book is intended for farmers, gardeners, and orchard owners who want to optimize their crop production and feeding. It covers a wide range of topics, including soil...

The smart-machines revolution is reshaping our lives and our societies. Here, Sir Nigel Shadbolt, one of the world's leading authorities on artificial intelligence, and Roger Hampson dispel terror, confusion, and misconception. We are not about to be elbowed aside by a rebel army of...

GUITAR AND BASS SPEAKERS & CABS: How they work, how to improve them, or build your own to get the best toneGuitar and bass guitar players know a lot about their guitars, a bit about the amps they play through, but very little about...

HOW DID AI SEEM TO ARRIVE SO QUICKLY? HOW DO WE MAKE SENSE OUT OF IT?While at times it feels AI arrived in just a matter of a couple of years, the fact is it's been much longer in the making. Welcome to a...

This book, "Hands-On Implementation of Transformer Models with Hugging Face," serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and applying transformer models in Natural Language Processing (NLP). It covers fundamental concepts, step-by-step instructions for fine-tuning and deploying models, practical applications, and ethical considerations. Through detailed...

"Machines That Think and Move: A Guide to the Future of Robotics" unveils the fascinating world of robots and their potential to revolutionize how we live and work. This book breaks down the complex world of robotics, delving into the mechanics that allow robots...

For decades, the internal combustion engine chugged along, a reliable workhorse but lacking in excitement. Then came the turbocharger, a revolutionary technology that breathed new life into the automobile. "From Breakthrough to Mainstream" chronicles the fascinating journey of this transformative invention. The book delves...

The earth moves, but your building doesn't have to. "Precision Ground" unveils the fascinating world of inertial sensors and their role in achieving ultimate seismic isolation. Imagine buildings equipped with a built-in guardian against earthquakes. This book explores how inertial sensors, marvels of precision...

This book is written for people who wish to learn MATLAB for the first time. The book is really designed for beginners and students. In addition, the book is suitable for students and researchers in various disciplines ranging from engineers and scientists to biologists...

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...

This instruction provides small businesses across the globe with an approach to generating standard operating procedures (SOP). Standard operating procedures are used to nail down a process, so it can be repeated consistently, always yielding the intended result for the customer. SOPs are also...

The CIO playbook, with lessons from the world's best leaders The CEO of Technology shows today's CIOs how to become exceptional leaders and bring value to their organization. By taking lessons from some of the world's best CEOs, you'll develop the traits and characteristics...

In a world filled with lots of interesting characters, what better way to relay a story about how we all have unique hardwiring that we use to create, cultivate, and deepen long-lasting relationships than a business fable with a giraffe, robot, entertaining sea lion,...

The primary reason for doing this research was due to the fast-paced nature of the technology sector and the significant progress that has been made in project management. As AItechnologies continue to evolve and become more accessible, it is increasingly important for project managers...

Alien Technology Engineering is a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between extraterrestrial technology and human engineering, delving into the history, theoretical foundations, engineering principles, and potential applications of alien technology. From interstellar travel to biomedical advancements, this book highlights the challenges, ethical considerations, and...

The Theory and Practice of Gas-Lighting offers a comprehensive overview of gas lighting, including the science behind combustion and the formation of coal. The book includes a detailed history of gas lighting and offers practical advice on the most effective ways to generate and...

Are you thinking of becoming an engineer? Not sure where to start? Let this book guide you!Engineering is an extremely necessary field. Engineers are problem solvers and critical thinkers who face challenges that need to be addressed.But engineering is a very broad field and...

Keep it Simple! The Computer Classroom Curriculum K-12th GradeBy: Wendy TodoricAuthor Wendy E. Todoric has a lifelong love of teaching. She has been a computer and business teacher in the computer classroom for over a decade. She continues to perfect her profession by sharing...

The Principles and Special Purpose Applications of Electromagnetic Field and High Voltage is a series of books that comes in three packages: Package One: Principles of Electromagnetic Field and High Voltage Book 1: Principles of Electromagnetic Field EMF Book 2: Principles of High Voltage...

The Principles and Special Purpose Applications of Electromagnetic Field and High Voltage is a series of books, which are been classified in three packages: Package One: Principles of Electromagnetic Field and High Voltage Book 1: Principles of Electromagnetic Field EMF Book 2: Principles of...

An information system is composed of many components that can be interconnected in a multitude of arrangements to meet a variety of business, mission, and information security needs. How these information system components are networked, configured, and managed is critical in providing adequate information...

On January 31, 2000, about 1621 Pacific standard time, Alaska Airlines, Inc. flight 261, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, N963AS, crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 2.7 miles north of Anacapa Island, California.Author: National Transportation Safety BoardISBN-10: 1494796244ISBN-13: 9781494796242Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages:...

In a highly original approach the author presents a general and systematic treatment of relations involving the hydrogen ion concentration of aqueous solutions. Mathematical exactness is developed as far as possible without dependence upon particular theories of ionization. Originally published in 1952. The Princeton...

A non-fiction work, it is part memoir and part business to show what it is like as a woman to have lived and worked through the eras of paternalism and materialism. The harvesting of GE and transformation to a financial business over a 20-year...

Facial recognition technology is increasingly used for identity verification and identification, from aiding law enforcement investigations to identifying potential security threats at large venues. However, advances in this technology have outpaced laws and regulations, raising significant concerns related to equity, privacy, and civil liberties....

Part 1 consists of two chapters. Chapter one introduces the subject of transport phenomena with important practical applications. Chapter two reviews the necessary mathematical background dealing with vector and tensor operations and important theorems required in the development of microscopic equations of transport phenomena.Part...

Author: Ohad GurISBN-10: 1624107133ISBN-13: 9781624107139Publisher: AIAALanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 348Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Ultra-precision machining is a multi-disciplinary research area that is an important branch of manufacturing technology. With continuous advancements in science and technology and the diversification of industrial needs, ultra-precision machining has become an indispensable component of modern industry. It is widely used in aerospace,...

This reprint aims to immerse the reader into the latest developments in the technology of refractory materials. From the application of Artificial Intelligence and computer-aided methods, like machine learning or image analysis and the simulation of refractories' properties and corrosion phenomena, to tailoring the...

Carbon/Carbon (C/C) composites are widely used in thermo-structural components, especially in the aerospace sector. However, carbon has low resistance in ablative environments, limiting its application in thermal protection systems. This problem can be overcome by protecting the composite with passivation layers based on ceramic...

Author: Timothy Aylsworth, Clinton CastroISBN-10: 3031456408ISBN-13: 9783031456404Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2024Pages: 275Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.70w x 0.70d

'A must-read to anyone interested in the digital world.' - Valérie Schafer, Center for Contemporary and Digital History, University of Luxembourg A concise history of the digital revolution and the lore, rhetoric, and debates that surround it.The Digital Revolution aims to tell a story,...

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,...

A major part of natural language processing now depends on the use of text data to build linguistic analyzers. We consider statistical, computational approaches to modeling linguistic structure. We seek to unify across many approaches and many kinds of linguistic structures. Assuming a basic...

This book describes the concepts and mechanism of compiler design. The goal of this book is to makethe students experts in compiler's working principle, program execution and error detection.This book is modularized on the six phases of the compiler namely lexical analysis, syntax analysis...

The work included in this book pertains to advanced abrasive and nonconventional machining processes. These processes are at the forefront of modern technology, with significant practical significance. Their importance is also made clear by the case studies that are included in the research that...

Food processing by humans goes a long way back in time, e.g., heat for cooking was used 1.9 million years ago. However, meal preparation now seems to be moving out of the home kitchen, and preprocessed or processed/convenience food products are becoming a larger...

Trace gas sensing technologies are widely used in many applications, such as environmental monitoring, life science, medical diagnostics, and planetary exploration. On the one hand, laser sources have developed greatly due to the rapid development of laser media and laser techniques in recent years....

Repairing a fountain pen is not as simple as it seems. After learning the parts and mechanical characteristics of a pen through the directions in this service manual, one can quite easily remedy most ordinary complaints. Clear drawings and simple instructions are provided.Author: The...

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL RUNNING. Examination of privately-owned cars has demonstrated that while some drivers realise the necessity of periodical lubrication of all moving parts, others, who have not been trained as mechanics, content themselves by oiling the parts which come immediately under their...

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...

This book is presenting the beamforming techniques for speech separation using microphone arrays. The primary aim of the project is to increase the speech recognition accuracy by minimising the signals other than desired signalIn a multiple speaker environment, speech of a speaker of interest...

ABOUT THE BOOK Why Worry Of Tomorrow? -Don't Worry Be Happy Be Positive. A very interesting book to read and to lead a happy life? The feeling of happiness or sadness is within us. Yes Worries can surely destroy you. The only way out...

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...

Author: Sheriff BlathurISBN-13: 9798892224079Publisher: White Falcon PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2024Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.24d

Author: David LloydISBN-10: 1738373118ISBN-13: 9781738373116Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2024Pages: 156Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Weather and climate are not the same. It is normal for the number of extreme weather events to increase and decrease. But human activity is causing the climate to change, and it has been happening for centuries.Fossil fuels enabled us to attain an unprecedented...