Examines the making and remaking of Nairobi, one of Africa's most fragmented, vibrant cities, contributing to debates on urban anthropology, the politics of the past and postcolonial materialities.
Much of modernist architecture was inspired by the emergence of internationalism: the ethics and politics of world peace, justice and unity through global collaboration.
Architecture and urban planning have always been used by political regimes to stamp their ideologies upon cities, and this is especially the case in the modern Turkish Republic.
CREATE FIENDISHLY FUN SPY TOOLS AND COUNTERMEASURESFully updated throughout, this wickedly inventive guide is packed with a wide variety of stealthy sleuthing contraptions you can build yourself.
Cutting-edge coverage of mechatronics in medical systemsMechatronics in Medicine: A Biomedical Engineering Approach describes novel solutions for utilizing mechatronics to design innovative, accurate, and intelligent medical devices and optimize conventional medical instruments.
Joint Winner of the Amaury Talbot Prize for African Anthropology 2014 Analyses the experiences of exile and return of Nuer women and men of all ages and how they negotiate and reshape gender identities and relations in the context of prolonged war and violence.
Traces the dynamics of state-building in Juba, Southern Sudan 2005-2011, revealing how underlying ties of ethnicity and land dominated the actions of the various parties in post-conflict reconstruction and how these may continue to influence power and resource-sharing in the newly independent state of South Sudan.
* Teaches the concepts of behavior-based programming through text, programming examples, and a unique online simulator robot* Explains how to design new behaviors by manipulating old ones and adjusting programming* Does not assume reader familiarity with robotics or programming languages* Includes a section on designing your own behavior-based system from scratch
WHIP UP SOME FIENDISHLY FUN PICAXE MICROCONTROLLER DEVICES"e;Ron has worked hard to explain how the PICAXE system operates through simple examples, and I'm sure his easy-to-read style will help many people progress with their PICAXE projects.
This edited collection approaches the field of social robotics from the perspective of a cultural ecology, fostering a deeper examination of the reach of robotic technology into the lived experience of diverse human populations, as well as the impact of human cultures on the development and design of these social agents.
Market: architects; engineers; project managers; general contractors; cost estimators; property and real estate managers; facility managers; property developersInternational appeal: includes 25 project profiles from the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, China, and IndiaThirty key players share their experiences and lessons learned from working on green building projects
Urban Transportation Systems is a complete guide to the types of transportation available to communities together with the technical tools needed to evaluate each for given circumstances.
There's no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjects McGraw-Hill's Demystified titles are the most efficient, interestingly written, brush-ups you can find.
This work looks under the hood of all robotic projects, stimulating teachers, students, and hobbyists to learn more about the gamut of areas associated with control systems and robotics.
* Covers virtually everything related to mobile robots--destined to become THE definitive work on robot mechanisms * Discusses the manipulators, grippers, and mechanical sensors used in mobile robotics* Includes never before compiled material on high-mobility suspension and drivetrains* Motor control section is written for those who don't have an advanced electrical understanding* A must read for anyone interested in the field of high-mobility vehicles
OVER 400 UP-TO-THE-MINUTE TERMSINSTANT CLARIFICATION ON ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TERMS, TECHNIQUES, AND SYSTEMSThis handy collection of straightforward, to-the-point definitions is exactly what robotics and artificial intelligence hobbyists need to get and stay up to speed with all new terms that have recently emerged in robotics and artificial intelligence.
This work provides the hobbyist with detailed mechanical, electronic, and PIC microcontroller knowledge needed to build and program a snake, frog, turtle, and alligator robots.
*A practical guide to implementing New Urbanism principles in suburbs and small communities*Case studies present clear solutions for typical suburban problems: the need for pedestrian access, the lack of parking, the presence of industrial-park eyesores, and the issue of how to create a "e;sense of place"e;*Illustrations take architects and planners step-by-step through the design and development process
NOW BUILDING YOUR OWN REMOTE-CONTROLLEDQUESTOR ROBOT IS:* MUCH EASIER THAN YOU THINK* VERY INEXPENSIVE* GREAT FUN* SIMPLE WITH THIS BOOKHere are all the step-by-step, heavily illustrated plans you need to build a full-sized, remote-controlled robot named Questor--without any advanced electronic or programming skills.
The arrival of the 21st century has completed an authentic technological revolution of the information and knowledge systems where education plays an essential role.
A proven approach for addressing explosive metropolitan growth in an integrated and holistic manner The book provides a basis for the contemplation of the old network paradigm of the megalopolis into the informational meshwork of the mega- or metacity of the future.
Esta publicación, que en conjunto con el libro que la acompaña "La historia ilustrada del barrio Jorge Eliécer Gaitán", nos permite -como bien lo dicen los autores- sentirnos como en casa, cuando reconocemos y hacemos públicas otras historias y patrimonios en nuestra ciudad.
Flexible Robotics in Medicine: A Design Journey of Motion Generation Mechanisms and Biorobotic System Development provides a resource of knowledge and successful prototypes regarding flexible robots in medicine.
Diffuse Algorithms for Neural and Neuro-Fuzzy Networks: With Applications in Control Engineering and Signal Processing presents new approaches to training neural and neuro-fuzzy networks.
En el marco del Año Colombia-Francia 2017, este catálogo editado en francés y en inglés, así como la exposición de donde se derivan, son el resultado de la invitación a Bogotá para participar en la Bienal Ágora de urbanismo, arquitectura y diseño de Burdeos (Francia) para presentar allí una mirada innovadora y vanguardista de ciudad, a la par con otras urbes en el mundo.
Technological Learning in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy System: Conceptual Issues, Empirical Findings, and Use in Energy Modeling quantifies key trends and drivers of energy technologies deployed in the energy transition.
A lively and personal book that returns the city to political thoughtCities shape the lives and outlooks of billions of people, yet they have been overshadowed in contemporary political thought by nation-states, identity groups, and concepts like justice and freedom.
