Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes

Ever since the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton introduced quaternions in the nineteenth century--a feat he celebrated by carving the founding equations into a stone bridge--mathematicians and engineers have been fascinated by these mathematical objects.

This one-of-a-kind book presents many of the mathematical concepts, structures, and techniques used in the study of rays, waves, and scattering.

This textbook offers the first unified treatment of wave propagation in electronic and electromagnetic systems and introduces readers to the essentials of the transfer matrix method, a powerful analytical tool that can be used to model and study an array of problems pertaining to wave propagation in electrons and photons.

A comprehensive look at the mathematics, physics, and philosophy of Henri PoincareHenri Poincare (1854-1912) was not just one of the most inventive, versatile, and productive mathematicians of all time-he was also a leading physicist who almost won a Nobel Prize for physics and a prominent philosopher of science whose fresh and surprising essays are still in print a century later.

Actuator and sensor delays are among the most common dynamic phenomena in engineering practice, and when disregarded, they render controlled systems unstable.

Flexibility, specialization, and niche marketing are buzzwords in the business literature these days, yet few realize that it was these elements that helped the United States first emerge as a global manufacturing leader between the Civil War and World War I.

A comprehensive introduction to hybrid control systems and designHybrid control systems exhibit both discrete changes, or jumps, and continuous changes, or flow.

Apply artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize biomass conversion and utilization processes Biomass conversion technologies have advanced significantly yet face persistent challenges in industrialization, including inadequate thermodynamic databases, unreliable models, and inefficient multi-objective optimization.

Molecular Machines presents a dynamic new approach to the physics of enzymes and DNA from the perspective of materials science.

In Of Two Minds, noted hypertext novelist and writing teacher Michael Joyce explores the new technologies, mediums, and modalities for teaching and writing, ranging from interactive multimedia to virtual reality.

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The largely untold stories of innumerable, rather humble, lives spent 'in service' are lying just below the surface of many great houses.

'A powerful voice for things that matter' JAMES REBANKS'Absolutely brilliant' JEREMY CLARKSON'A must-read' JAMIE OLIVERThe first female president of the National Farmers Union in its 109-year history tells the story of how she fought tooth and nail for British farms through some of the country's most tumultuous years and what we need to do next.

Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) represents one of the most demanding humanitarian activities undertaken by modern states, requiring the integration of logistics, advanced technology, highly trained personnel, specialized vessels, aircraft, and international cooperation.

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La fruticultura es una actividad cuya tecnologia esta basada en el conocimiento botanico, fisiologico y ecologico de las plantas.

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Develop a strategic approach to Procurement capable of creating one of your organization's greatest competitive advantages.

Entsafter-Rezepte zum abnehmen – mit Kalorien-, Wirkungs- & Vitaminangaben – einfach, natürlich & anfängerfreundlich!

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of sheep health and disease, and sheep husbandry throughout the annual breeding cycle.

The End of Money as We Know It, explores how the global economy is shifting from a world centered on paper money to one driven by digital networks, programmable currencies, and new forms of value.

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Heat domes are becoming one of the most powerful and dangerous weather phenomena of the modern era.

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Ask ten people what a drone is and you will get ten answers.

Mastering MEP Approvals in UAE Construction Projects is a comprehensive professional guide designed for engineers, project managers, consultants, contractors, and construction professionals working within the UAE's highly regulated building environment.

Smartphones have made photography easier, more convenient, and more powerful than ever before.

Watch Wars: The Historian explores the dramatic history of the global watch industry, tracing the fierce competition between legendary brands, technological revolutions, and changing consumer cultures.

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"e;Die inoffiziellen Erzählungen eines Zeitreisenden"e; ist ein zum Nachdenken anregender Roman, der spekulativen Futurismus, Philosophie und Mystery zu einer fesselnden Reise durch die Zeit verbindet.

It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost?

Making your own cuddly toys has never been easierCozy up with Amigurumi Animals, the cutest of crochet books!

Granny squaresthe undeniable superstar of crochet!

Sharpshooters were the elite of the Union army.

Sharpshooters were the elite of the Union army.

Granny squaresthe undeniable superstar of crochet!

Personalize your home with handmade crochet!

Best Books of 2024: Frerick's prose throughout is both direct and masterfully controlled, with every point supported by extensive references and notes.

In 2000, a transformative climate-driven ';megadrought' swept over the Colorado River watershed.

Best Books of 2024: Frerick's prose throughout is both direct and masterfully controlled, with every point supported by extensive references and notes.

Picture a beautiful, green neighborhood where most of your needs could be met by walking, rolling, or accessing transit.

Over a decade ago, the first edition of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide sparked a design revolution in cities.

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns.

Vino y vida biodinámica en la Patagonia es una invitación a descubrir la vitivinicultura en uno de los rincones más extremos y fascinantes de Argentina: Paso del Sapo, en el valle medio del río Chubut.

Flooding in California.

What do you confess to a screen when you think nobody is watching?

The Unauthorized Narratives of a Time Traveler is a thought provoking novel that blends speculative futurism, philosophy, and mystery into a compelling journey through time.

Uncover the Veil of Secrecy: The Origins of Covert Research ProgramsDelve into the hidden world of military and scientific secrecy in the early 20th century with this captivating nonfiction eBook.

This eBook covers the different types of challenges encountered during the infrastructure projects development.

Traditional mortars are eminently workable, effectively porous, economic in use and appropriately durable.