Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough "The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book: Savory and Sweet, Breakfast to Dessert, Hundereds of Ways to Use Americaís Favorite Spread" English | 2005 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 0060562765 | PDF | 8 MB
Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach, 2nd Edition by Stuart Reges, Martin SteppEnglish | 2010 | ISBN: 0136091814 | 1177 pages | PDF | 6,7 MB
Carl F. Craver, " Explaining the Brain: Mechanisms and the Mosaic Unity of Neuroscience"ISBN: 0199299315 | edition 2007 | PDF | 329 pages | 4 mb
David Laidler's Contributions to economics By Robert LeesonEnglish | 2010 | 304 Pages | ISBN: 023001898X | PDF | 4 MBThis book provides a collection of essays by leading economists in honour of David Laidler's contributions to the field of macroeconomics, with important essays on central banking, monetary policy implementation, inflation targeting, monetary theory, monetary framework debates, and the mathematical theory of banking.
Kimio Kase, Yingying Zhang, Alesia Slocum, "Asian versus Western Management Thinking: Its Culture-Bound Nature"English | 2011 | ISBN: 0230272932 | 288 pages | PDF | 3,4 MB
Konstantinos Papadakis, "Shaping Global Industrial Relations: The Impact of International Framework Agreements"English | 2011 | ISBN: 0230314260 | 328 pages | PDF | 2,1 MB
In the Palace of Nezahualcoyotlby Eduardo de J. Douglas,English | ISBN: 0292721684 | 2010 | PDF | 288 pages | 9,96 mbAround 1542, descendants of the Aztec rulers of Mexico created accounts of the pre-Hispanic history of the city of Tetzcoco, Mexico, one of the imperial capitals of the Aztec Empire. Painted in iconic script ("picture writing"), the Codex Xolotl, the Quinatzin Map, and the Tlohtzin Map appear to retain and emphasize both pre-Hispanic content and also pre-Hispanic form, despite being produced almost a generation after the Aztecs surrendered to Hernán Cortés in 1521. Yet, as this pioneering study makes plain, the reality is far more complex.
1948 - A History of the First Arab-Israeli Warby Benny Morris2008 | ISBN-10: 0300126964 | PDF | 544 pages | 3,6 MBThis history of the foundational war in the Arab-Israeli conflict is groundbreaking, objective, and deeply revisionist. A riveting account of the military engagements, it also focuses on the war's political dimensions. Benny Morris probes the motives and aims of the protagonists on the basis of newly opened Israeli and Western documentation. The Arab side—where the archives are still closed—is illuminated with the help of intelligence and diplomatic materials.
Information Systems Action Researchby Ned KockEnglish | 2006-10-31 | ISBN: 038736059X | 438 pages | PDF | 4.6 mbThis book uses action research to conduct research activities in information technology and systems. It covers the methodological issues that arise when action research methods are conducted, provides examples of action research in practice, and summarizes the philosophical foundations of action research and its application as a methodology in Information Systems research and research programs.
Levent Kandiller, "Principles of Mathematics in Operations Research" English | 2006 | ISBN: 0387377344 | 300 pages | PDF | 9 MBOperations Research is the application of scientific models, mathematical and statistical ones, to decision making problems, and PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH is a comprehensive survey of the mathematical concepts and principles of industrial mathematics. Its purpose is to provide students and professionals with an understanding of the fundamental mathematical principles used in Industrial Mathematics/OR in modeling problems and application solutions.
Peter Lee-Wright, "The Documentary Handbook"English | 2010-01-28 | ISBN: 0415434017, 0415434025 | 432 pages | PDF | 7,2 MBThe Documentary Handbook is a critical introduction to the documentary film, its theory and changing practices. The book charts the evolution of documentary from screen art to core television genre, its metamorphosis into many different types of factual TV programme and its current emergence in forms of new media. It analyses those pathways and the transformation of means of production through economic, technical and editorial changes.
Teaching for Student Learning: Becoming an Accomplished TeacherEnglish | ISBN: 0415965306 | edition 2010 | PDF | 450 pages | 4,9 mb
Judith Hurwitz, Robin Bloor, Marcia Kaufman, Fern Halper "Cloud Computing For Dummies"English | 2010 | ISBN: 0470484705 | 336 pages | PDF | 5,3 MB
Robert Kolb, James A. Overdahl, "Financial Derivatives: Pricing and Risk Management"English | 2009-11-02 | ISBN: 0470499109 | 600 pages | PDF | 6,7 MB
S. Mukhopadhyay, "Nanoscale Multifunctional Materials: Science & Applications"English | 2011 | ISBN: 0470508914 | 426 pages | PDF | 7,5 MB
Marketing Research Kit For DummiesEnglish | 408 pages | 1st edition (April 5, 2010) | ISBN-10: 047052068X | PDF | 4 MbThe tools you need to identify, obtain, record, and analyze data
A. K. Pradeep, "The Buying Brain: Secrets for Selling to the Subconscious Mind"2010 | ISBN-10: 0470601779 | PDF | 252 pages | 7 MB
Dean Anderson, Linda Ackerman Anderson, "Beyond Change Management: How to Achieve Breakthrough Results Through Conscious Change Leadership"English | ISBN: 0470648082 | 2010 | PDF | 320 pages | 4,06 mb
Marian K. Kazimierczuk, "RF Power Amplifiers"ISBN: 0470779462 | 2008 | PDF | 422 pages | 7 MBAn advanced textbook covering the fundamental theory of RF power amplifiers and their uses, this book provides essential guidance for design procedures. The introduction explains the basic theory of RF power amplifiers besides providing the basic classification of the different types of RF power amplifier. It then systematically dedicates a chapter to each different of RF power amplifier covering A, B and C, D (full-bridge and half-bridge types), E (zero-voltage-switching and zero-current-switching), F and DE amplifiers. Throughout this comprehensive guide, the optimal operating conditions are explored and the possible causes for suboptimum operation explained. The book then considers integrated inductors and linearization techniques and LC Oscillators in the concluding chapters.
John R. Percy, "Understanding Variable Stars"English | 2007 | ISBN: 0521232538 | 372 pages | PDF | 7,8 MBVariable stars are those that change brightness. They come in many varieties, but each one provides important information about the star: its properties, its internal structure, and its evolution. This book provides a concise overview of variable stars, including a historical perspective, an introduction to stars in general, the techniques for discovering and studying variable stars, and a description of the main types of variable stars. Intended for anyone with some background knowledge of astronomy, it is especially suitable for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers.
A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics, Third Editionby David P. Landau, Kurt BinderEnglish | 2009-10-12 | ISBN: 0521768489 | 489 pages | PDF | 4.6 mb
Advanced Astrophysicsby Neb DuricEnglish | 2003-12-22 | ISBN: 0521819679 | 311 pages | PDF | 4.6 mbAstronomy describes the mechanics of the universe in the more basic language of physics, otherwise known as "astrophysics". Knowledge of black holes, quasars and extrasolar planets requires understanding of the physics underlying astrophysics. This book clarifies the fundamental principles of the field as well as the important astronomical phenomena it describes. Readers will gain a greater appreciation of the connection between physics and astronomy.
Ilya Prigogine, Isabelle Stengers, "Order Out of Chaos" 1984 | ISBN-10: 0553343637, 0394542045 | PDF | 350 pages | 7 MBIlya Prigogine, winner of the Nobel Prize in 1977 for his work on the thermodynamics of non-equilibrium systems, makes his ideas accessible to a wide audience in this book, which has engendered massive debate in Europe and America. He and his colleague, Isabelle Stengers, show how the two great themes of classic science, order and chaos, which coexisted uneasily for centuries, are being reconciled in a new and unexpected synthesis.
Richard Thorpe, Jeff Gold, Alan Mumford, Richard Thorpe, "Gower Handbook of Leadership and Management Development, 5th Edition"English | 2010-01-02 | ISBN: 0566088584 | 602 pages | PDF | 10,2 MB
A Guide to Radiological Proceduresby Stephen Chapman, Richard NakielnyEnglish | 2001-04-23 | ISBN: 0702025658 | 406 pages | PDF | 4.9 mbThis book gives a synoptic description of the practical details of how to carry out the common procedures in imaging on which an examination candidate will be expected to be familiar. It does not attempt to cover rarer techniques beyond the scope of the exam or to show the resulting images. Every technique is described under a set of standard headings (for example: methods, indications, equipment, patient preparation, technique, aftercare, complications, further reading).
Moorad Choudhry, "Bond and Money Markets: Strategy, Trading, Analysis" English | ISBN: 0750646772 | 2001 | PDF | 1168 pages | 10,1 mbThe Bond and Money Markets: Strategy, Trading, Analysis explains and analyses all aspects of the bond and money markets and is both an introduction for newcomers and an advanced text for experienced market practitioners and graduate students. Those with experience of the industry at all levels will find the book invaluable as a standard reference work.
Feynman's Tips on Physics - A Problem-Solving Supplement to the Feynman Lectures on Physicsby Richard P. Feynman, Michael A. Gottlieb2005 | ISBN: 0805390634 | 161 pages | PDF | 4 MB
Advanced Algebraby Anthony W. KnappEnglish | 2007-11-26 | ISBN: 0817645225 | 753 pages | PDF | 4.9 mbBasic Algebra and Advanced Algebra systematically develop concepts and tools in algebra that are vital to every mathematician, whether pure or applied, aspiring or established. Advanced Algebra includes chapters on modern algebra which treat various topics in commutative and noncommutative algebra and provide introductions to the theory of associative algebras, homological algebras, algebraic number theory, and algebraic geometry. Many examples and hundreds of problems are included, along with hints or complete solutions for most of the problems. Together the two books give the reader a global view of algebra and its role in mathematics as a whole.
Advances in Mathematical and Statistical ModelingBarry C. Arnold, N. Balakrishnan, Jose-Maria Sarabia Alegria, Roberto MinguezEnglish | 2008-09-02 | ISBN: 0817646256 | 374 pages | PDF | 4.9 mb
Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive EndocrinologyEnglish | ISBN: 141604907X | 2009 | PDF | 900 pages | 41,6 mbThoroughly revised and now enhanced with color artwork, the new edition of this premier reference continues to offer the latest information on the diagnosis and management of reproductive endocrine disorders. National and international leaders from the field of reproductive endocrinology-including 30 new authors-equip you with coverage that encompasses the full spectrum of reproductive pathophysiology and disorders, from pregnancy and birth to reproductive aging. Full-color illustrations and new drawings provide a real-life depiction of basic cell structures and endocrine responses for a better understanding of the material, while new chapters explore the issues shaping today's practice. As an Expert Consult title, it includes convenient online access to the complete text of the book-fully searchable-along with all of the images, and references linked to Medline
D. Kim Rossmo, "Criminal Investigative Failures"ISBN: 1420047515 | 2008 | PDF | 400 pages | 8 MBWhat causes competent and dedicated investigators to make avoidable mistakes, jeopardizing the successful resolution of their cases? Authored by a 21-year police veteran and university research professor, Criminal Investigative Failures comprehensively defines and discusses the causes and problems most common to failed investigations. More importantly, it outlines realistic strategies for avoiding investigative pitfalls.
William Michael Cunningham, "The JOBS Act: Crowdfunding for Small Businesses and Startups" English | ISBN: 143024755X | 2012 | 208 pages | PDF | 7 MBOn April 5, 2012, President Barack Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, better known as the JOBS Act. The act is designed to ìreopen American capital markets to small companies,î defined in the act as Emerging Growth Companies. This is one of the most significant legislative initiatives in finance since the Securities and Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934, and it opens up funding to a slew of companies previously shut out of the capital markets.
James Weaver, Weiqi Gao, Stephen Chin and Dean Iverson, "Pro JavaFX 2: A Definitive Guide to Rich Clients with Java Technology" English | ISBN: 1430268727 | 2012 | PDF | 640 pages | 36,4 mb
Honeypots: A New Paradigm to Information Security by R. C. Joshi, Anjali SardanaEnglish | 2011 | ISBN: 1578087082 | 340 pages | PDF | 3,6 MB
Algorithmic Lie Theory for Solving Ordinary Differential Equationsby Fritz Schwarz2008 | ISBN: 158488889X | 448 pages | PDF | 3 MBDespite the fact that Sophus Lie's theory was virtually the only systematic method for solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs), it was rarely used for practical problems because of the massive amount of calculations involved. But with the advent of computer algebra programs, it became possible to apply Lie theory to concrete problems. Taking this approach, Algorithmic Lie Theory for Solving Ordinary Differential Equations serves as a valuable introduction for solving differential equations using Lie's theory and related results. After an introductory chapter, the book provides the mathematical foundation of linear differential equations, covering Loewy's theory and Janet bases. The following chapters present results from the theory of continuous groups of a 2-D manifold and discuss the close relation between Lie's symmetry analysis and the equivalence problem. The core chapters of the book identify the symmetry classes to which quasilinear equations of order two or three belong and transform these equations to canonical form. The final chapters solve the canonical equations and produce the general solutions whenever possible as well as provide concluding remarks. The appendices contain solutions to selected exercises, useful formulae, properties of ideals of monomials, Loewy decompositions, symmetries for equations from Kamke's collection, and a brief description of the software system ALLTYPES for solving concrete algebraic problems.
Geek WisdomEnglish | ISBN: 1594745277 | 2011 | PDF | 224 pages | 5,2 mbTHE GEEKS HAVE INHERITED THE EARTH.Computer nerds are our titans of industry; comic-book superheroes are our Hollywood idols; the Internet is our night on the town. Clearly, geeks know something about life in the 21st century that other folks don'tósomething we all can learn from. Geek Wisdom takes as gospel some 200 of the most powerful and oft-cited quotes from movies ("Where we're going, we don't need roads"), television ("Now we knowóand knowing is half the battle"), literature ("All that is gold does not glitter"), games, science, the Internet, and more. Now these beloved pearls of modern-day culture have been painstakingly interpreted by a diverse team of hardcore nerds with their imaginations turned up to 11. Yes, this collection of mini-essays is by, for, and about geeksóbut it's just so surprisingly profound, the rest of us would have to be dorks not to read it. So say we all.
Allison R. Kermode, "Seed Dormancy: Methods and Protocols" English | ISBN: 1617792306 | 2011 | PDF | 431 pages | 6,8 mbUnderstanding seed-related processes is of major social, environmental, and economic concern. The viability and vigor of seeds are the very basis for sustainable agriculture and forestry, and comprehending the molecular and cellular events underlying these processes will become increasingly important to many economical sectors and for species that provide the worldís food supply. Seed Dormancy: Methods and Protocols covers analytical methods and approaches which have already lead to significant advances in the understanding of seed dormancy and germination. Chapters cover explanations of processes leading to the induction, maintenance, and termination of seed dormancy, the classification of different dormancy types, as well as an overview of protocols used for dormancy-termination of seeds of conifer species. This volume emphasizes methods essential for abscisic acid (ABA) analyses, including methods that have been important for receptor identification, analyses of ABA-catabolizing enzymes (the 8í-hydroxylases), and identification of novel signal transduction components, interacting partners, and/or response factors. The volume closes by addressing the development of new technologies, including spectroscopic methods (some of which allow for non-destructive sampling) as well as highly effective tissue-printing methods for seed dormancy research. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biologyô series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Seed Dormancy: Methods and Protocols features detailed methods that will prove invaluable for both applied and fundamental seed research.
Patrick Chames, "Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition" English | ISBN: 1617799734 | 2012 | PDF | 750 pages | 10,18 mbMore than ever, antibodies are being recognized as a major drug modality in a variety of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, or even neurodegenerative disorders. Over 30 therapeutic antibodies have been approved and novel molecules are entering clinical trials at an average rate of 50 per year and that is predicted to continue well into the future. Notwithstanding the many achievements already made in the field, there is still a lot of room for improvements for these molecules in terms of activity, and a plethora of approaches have been attempted to optimize these molecules. Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition was compiled to give complete and easy access to a variety of antibody engineering techniques, starting from the creation of antibody repertoires and efficient ways to select binders from these repertoires, to their production in various hosts, their detailed characterization using various well established techniques, and to the modification and optimization of these lead molecules in terms of binding activity, specificity, size, shape, and more. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biologyô series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition serves as an invaluable resource for both experts and those new to the field, and most of all as a source of inspiration for the creation of the antibodies of tomorrow.
Alexander E. Kister, " Protein Supersecondary Structures" English | ISBN: 1627030646 | 2012 | PDF | 337 pages | 6,45 mbSuper secondary structure(SSS) helps to understand the relationship between primary and tertiary structure of proteins. In Protein Supersecondary Structure: Methods and Protocols expert researchers in the field detail the usefulness of the study of super secondary structure in different areas of protein research. This is done through four main studies SSS representation, SSS prediction, SSS and protein folding, and other application of SSS concept to protein biology. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biologyô series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Protein Supersecondary Structure: Methods and Protocols highlight some of the major advances in the many fast-growing areas of supersecondary structure research.
Tim Jepson, Jonathan Buckley, Rough Guides, "The Rough Guide to Florence and the Best of Tuscany" English | ISBN: 1848360304 | 2009 | PDF | 416 pages | 10,53 mb
Peter Bjork, "VMware ThinApp 4.7 Essentials" English | ISBN: 1849686289 | 2012 | PDF | 256 pages | 8 MBLearn how to quickly and efficiently virtualize your applications with ThinApp 4.7
Achieving 100% Compliance of Policies and Proceduresby MBA, PMP, CRM, Stephen PageEnglish | 2011-06-17 | ISBN: 1929065493 | 360 pages | PDF | 4.9 mb
Finite Element Methods for Engineering Sciences - Theoretical Approach and Problem Solving Techniquesby Joel Chaskalovic2009 | ISBN-10: 3540763422 | PDF | 267 pages | 4 MB
A Course in Commutative Algebraby Gregor KemperPublished: 2010-12-10 | ISBN: 3642035442 | PDF | 257 pages | 3 MBThis textbook offers a thorough, modern introduction into commutative algebra. It is intented mainly to serve as a guide for a course of one or two semesters, or for self-study. The carefully selected subject matter concentrates on the concepts and results at the center of the field. The book maintains a constant view on the natural geometric context, enabling the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the material. Although it emphasizes theory, three chapters are devoted to computational aspects. Many illustrative examples and exercises enrich the text.
Beginning Google Sketchup for 3D Printing (Expert's Voice in 3D Printing) by Sandeep SinghPublisher: Apress; 1 edition (December 9, 2010) | ISBN: 1430233613 | Pages: 328 | PDF | 16.9 MB
Advertising For Dummiesby Gary DahlPublisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition (12 Jan 2007) | ISBN: 0470045833 | Pages: 336 | PDF | 6.40 MBSo, you need to create an advertising campaign that brings in more customers, adds more dollars to your bottom line, and validates all the reasons you went into business in the first place. But how can you make your ad look and sound like champagne if your budget can only afford beer? Are you wasting your time trying to sell ice to an Eskimo? The world of advertising can seem like a daunting place—but it doesn’t have to be. Advertising for Dummies coaches you through the process and shows you how to: Identify and reach your target audience Define and position your message Get the most bang for your buck Produce great ads for every medium Buy the different media Create buzz and use publicity Research and evaluate your competition Advertising for Dummies offers newbies a real–world look at the ins and outs of advertising—from online and print to TV, radio, and outdoor formats—to show you how you can easily develop and execute a successful campaign on any budget. Plus, you’ll find a glossary of common buzzwords you may encounter along the way so you can talk the talk like the advertising guru you (almost) are! With simple tips on how to write memorable ads and timeless lessons from the legends, this book is packed with everything you need to have people from New York to Los Angeles whistling your jingle.
Acoustic Emission Microseismic Activity - Volume 1by H. Reginald Hardy Jr.English | 2003-01-15 | ISBN: 9058091937 | 308 pages | PDF | 5 mbA study of topics related to acoustic emission/microseismic (AE/MS) activity. It covers basic material behaviour, stress wave propagation, transducer design and installation, electronic instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and signal processing, as well as practical applications.
Carl E. Wulfman, "Dynamical Symmetry"English | 2011 | ISBN: 9814291366 | 460 pages | PDF | 18,3 MBWhenever systems are governed by continuous chains of causes and effects, their behavior exhibits the consequences of dynamical symmetries, many of them far from obvious. Dynamical Symmetry introduces the reader to Sophus Lie's discoveries of the connections between differential equations and continuous groups that underlie this observation. It develops and applies the mathematical relations between dynamics and geometry that result. Systematic methods for uncovering dynamical symmetries are described, and put to use. Much material in the book is new and some has only recently appeared in research journals.
2-D Quadratic Maps and 3-D ODE Systems - A Rigorous Approachby Elhadj Zeraoulia2010 | ISBN: 9814307742 | PDF | 365 pages | 7,3 MBThis book is based on research on the rigorous proof of chaos and bifurcations in 2-D quadratic maps, especially the invertible case such as the Hénon map, and in 3-D ODE's, especially piecewise linear systems such as the Chua's circuit. In addition, the book covers some recent works in the field of general 2-D quadratic maps, especially their classification into equivalence classes, and finding regions for chaos, hyperchaos, and non-chaos in the space of bifurcation parameters.
Advances in Data-based Approaches for Hydrologic Modeling and Forecastingby Bellie Sivakumar, Ronny Berndtsson2010 | ISBN: 9814307971 | 544 pages | PDF | 4 MB
John R. Fanchi, "Energy in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition"English | 2010 | ISBN: 981432454X, 9814322040 | 380 pages | PDF | 19,8 MB
A Match on Dry Grass - Community Organizing as a Catalyst for School Reformby Mark R. WarrenEnglish | 2011 | ISBN: 019979359X | 328 pages | PDF | 2.23 MB
AA.VV. - Il Canzoniere dei Cartoni AnimatiPublisher: DDL | ISBN: N/A | Release: 2000 | Italian | 200 Pages | PDF | 3.71 MbDETTAGLI SULL'OPERA...
Academic Vocabulary in Use with AnswersPDF | Language: English | ISBN-10: 0521689392 | 178 Pages | 5 MBGenre: Learning EnglishThe perfect study aid for anyone using English for their academic work. Academic Vocabulary in Use is the perfect study aid for anyone using English for their academic work. Ideal for students of any discipline, from engineers or social scientists to business students or lawyers, it covers all the key vocabulary they will come across in academic textbooks, articles, lectures and seminars, allowing them to function confidently in an English-speaking academic environment. The book is designed for students at good intermediate level and above as well as those preparing for IELTS and other university entrance examinations.
Activiti in Action: Executable business processes in BPMN 2.0 By Tijs Rademakers2012 | 456 Pages | ISBN: 1617290122 | EPUB + PDF | 14 MB + 15 MB
The Aphrodite of Knidos and Her Successors - A Historical Review of the Female Nude in Greek Artby Christine Mitchell HavelockMiUn Press | 2010/1995 | ISBN: 0472032771 047210585X 9780472105854 9780472032778 | 199 pages | PDF | 22 MB
A History of the World Cup - 1930-2006By Clemente Angelo Lisi2007 | 440 Pages | ISBN: 081085905X | PDF | 2 MBThere is no sporting event more popular than the World Cup. For one month every four years, hundreds of millions of people around the planet turn their attention to the tournament. People call in sick to work. Fans pack into bars to watch games or stay home for days at a time glued to their TV sets. Even wars stop. Nothing else seems to matter. The first World Cup, won by Uruguay in 1930, featured just 13 teams. Today, the tournament includes 32 nations, and the final alone is watched by an estimated global audience that exceeds one billion viewers. Without a doubt, soccer or football is the planet's pastime, and the World Cup is the ultimate sporting event. In A History of the World Cup: 1930-2006, reporter Clemente Lisi chronicles this international phenomenon, providing vivid accounts of individual games: from the tournament's origins in 1930 to modern times. The book also highlights the players and coaches who left their mark on the competition over the past six decades, including Diego Maradona, Juste Fontaine, Franz Beckenbauer, Mario Kempes, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and, of course, Pele. Though other histories of the World Cup largely ignore the U.S.'s contribution to the competition, this volume highlights the progress of the American teams over the last several decades. And while the scope of this book allows American fans to more thoroughly enjoy a history of the World Cup the book will be of interest to any fan of the sport. Featuring a glossary of terms, statistics for each competition, photos, and profiles of the most memorable and controversiale figures of the sport, A History of the World Cup provides a fascinating read for fans of the game.
British Aircraft Carriers 1939-45English | 49 Pages | PDF | 5,2 MBIn August 1917, at the height of the First World War, a small biplane landed on the makeshift flight deck of HMS Furious - the first ever carrier landing in aviation history. This small act ushered in a new era. Two decades later, when Britain stood on the brink of another World War, the Royal Navy had a small fleet of aircraft carriers, with several more nearing completion. When war came the newly-formed Fleet Air Arm would demonstrate that what it lacked in modern equipment, it made up for in skill and daring.
Cosmochemistry by Harry Y. McSween Jr Jr, Gary R. HussEnglish | 2010 | ISBN: 0521878624 | 568 pages | PDF | 6.96 MBHow did the Solar System's chemical composition evolve? This textbook provides the answers in the first interdisciplinary introduction to cosmochemistry. It makes this exciting and evolving field accessible to undergraduate and graduate students from a range of backgrounds, including geology, chemistry, astronomy and physics. The authors - two established leaders who have pioneered developments in the field - provide a complete background to cosmochemical processes and discoveries, enabling students outside geochemistry to understand and explore the Solar System's composition. Topics covered include: - synthesis of nuclides in stars - partitioning of elements between solids, liquids and gas in the solar nebula - overviews of the chemistry of extraterrestrial materials - isotopic tools used to investigate processes such as planet accretion and element fractionation - chronology of the early Solar System - geochemical exploration of planets Boxes provide basic definitions and mini-courses in mineralogy, organic chemistry, and other essential background information for students. Review questions and additional reading for each chapter encourage students to explore cosmochemistry further.
Decision Modeling and Behavior in Complex and Uncertain Environments2008 | pages: 376 | ISBN: 0387771301 | PDF | 24,9 mbThis text examines new research at the interface of operations research, behavioral and cognitive sciences, and decision analysis. From the cognitive behaviorist who collects empirical evidence as to how people make decisions to the engineer and economist who are the consumers of such understanding, the reader encounters the familiar Traveling Salesman Problem and Prisoner's dilemma, how agricultural decisions are made in Argentina's Pampas region, and some social goals that come into play as an element of rational decision-making. In these 14 self-contained chapters, broad topics covered include the integration of decision analysis and behavioral models, innovations in behavioral models, exploring descriptive behavior models, and experimental studies.
S. G. Hoggar, "Mathematics of Digital Images: Creation, Compression, Restoration, Recognition" English | 2006-09-18 | ISBN: 0521780292 | 888 pages | PDF | 7.5 mb
Introduction to Law, 5 edition By Beth Walston-Dunham 2008 | 624 Pages | ISBN: 142831850X | PDF | 7 MBIntroduction to Law has always maintained its primary objective of introducing students from a variety of courses of study to relevant legal principles and terminology. Each edition, including this new fifth edition, incorporates many of the newest cases and contemporary topics in the law. The book begins by providing a detailed look at how and why the U.S. system of government is organized in its present state. This is followed by chapters that address each of the primary substantive areas of law. Chapters include applications of the legal principles with discussion points, realistic assignments, and ethical considerations specific to the subject matter of the particular chapter. Because of the impact of the legal system on virtually every aspect of American life and business, Introduction to Law is a means to expose all students to the way their particular profession may be affected by the legal system.
Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, 2nd editionBy Dewey H. Hodges, G. Alvin Pierce2011 | 272 Pages | ISBN: 052119590X | PDF | 3 MB
An Invitation to 3-D Vision - From Images to Geometric Modelsby Yi Ma, Stefano Soatto, Jana Kosšcká, S. Shankar SastryInterdisciplinary Applied Mathematics, Volume 26
Nonparametric Statistics for Non-Statisticians: A Step-by-Step Approach by Gregory W. Corder, Dale I. Foreman English | 2009 | ISBN: 047045461X | 264 pages | PDF | 7 MB
Edgar V. Lerma MD FACP FASN FAHA, "Nephrology Secrets"English | 3 edition | ISBN 10: 1416033629 | 2011 | PDF | 672 pages | 7.1 MBNephrology Secrets, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Edgar V. Lerma and Allen R. Nissenson, gives you the nephrology answers you need to succeed on your rotations and boards.. Its unique, highly practical question-and-answer format, list of the "Top 100 Nephrology Secrets," and user-friendly format make it perfect for quick reference.
The Art of Computer Networkingby Russell Bradford English | 2007 | ISBN: 0321306767 | 304 pages | PDF | 2.33 MBA focussed and practical text suitable for a first course in Computer Networking. The author presents only the core aspects of the subject rather than getting weighed down with too much peripheral (and often complicating) detail. The author also takes a learn by doing' approach and the book is full of practical exercises which allow the reader to put into practice what they have just read.
Rootkits for Dummies by Larry Stevenson and Nancy AltholzISBN: 0471917109 | edition 2007 | PDF | 425 pages | 6 mbA rootkit is a type of malicious software that gives the hacker "root" or administrator access to your network. They are activated before your system's operating system has completely booted up, making them extremely difficult to detect. Rootkits allow hackers to install hidden files, processes, and hidden user accounts. Hackers can use them to open back doors in order to intercept data from terminals, connections, and keyboards. A rootkit hacker can gain access to your systems and stay there for years, completely undetected.
17th Century Italian Drawings in The Metropolitan Museum of Artby Bean, J.Metropolitan Museum of Art/H.N.Abrams | 1979 | ISBN: 0870991841/0810916282 | English | PDF | 299 pages | 43.33 Mb
Vascular Surgery - Principles and Practice ed. by Dai YamanouchiInTeOp | 2012 | ISBN: 9535108283 9789535108283 | 108 pages | PDF | 5 MBThis book aims to provide a brief overview of conventional open vascular surgery, endovascular surgery and pre- and post-operative management of vascular patients. The collections of contributions from outstanding vascular surgeons and scientists from around the world present detailed and precious information about the important topics of the current vascular surgery practice and research.
