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Trade Review"A clear, thorough and urgent contribution to our understanding of what's going on - and, hopefully, to the campaign to end it." New Internationalist "Carefully researched, clearly written, and of perfect length. It thus deserves a large audience from people in search of information about the Congo, coltan, resource exploitation, or global political economic connections." African Affairs "Both a convenient reference source for the statistics in the first chapter and also extremely handy for reading at leisure - 10/10."Materials World "Nest describes in fascinating detail the relationships between the different rebel groups in Congo and coltan. [His] is a very valuable analysis, which will be of wide general appeal to Africanists and others interested in the politics of natural resources. It would also be particularly suitable for use in undergraduate classes as a case study."African Studies Quarterly "An excellent discussion of the causes of uncontrolled actors in the mining industry and the problems of establishing a system to bring accountability to the users of minerals."Choice "I could not put it down - the subject matter challenged my ethics in ways I had never imagined possible." Africa on the Blog "One of the most fascinating books I read this year. A must-read for anyone interested in conflict minerals or advocacy in general as it points to both successes and failures in the DRC-focused movement."Texas in Africa "This book's treatment of the topic will be a major advancement in exposing the illegal coltan trade, and contributes to a broader understanding of how the global mining sector is changing as China carves out an increasingly dominant role and how natural resources continue to destablize parts of the world."Ian Taylor, University of St Andrews "In this excellent book Michael Nest examines whether the cycles of violence in an impoverished region are caused by the behaviour of wealthy consumers. Are we as users of mobile telephones fuelling a terrible war? Nest provides a highly informative account, challenging commonly held views and presenting the facts in a lively and accessible manner."Anke Hoeffler, University of Oxford "In this brilliant primer, Nest demonstrates that coltan is only one source among many of the conflicts in Congo. He ably gets behind the headlines and NGO press releases to uncover the real and lasting role that this key resource has played in Congo's unending struggles."John F. Clark, Florida International UniversityTable of ContentsList of abbreviations. List of Tables. List of Figures. List of Boxes. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Organisation of production and trade. 3. Coltan, Congo and war. 4. Advocacy, campaigns and initiatives. 5. The future of coltan politics. Selected readings. Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten for those responsible for the design, supply, and operation of process plants to help comply with the provisions of health and safety legislation, this guide is a compilation of current best practices for dust explosion prevention and containment.Trade Review...brings together the latest research results and recommendations for safe practice in the handling of explosible dusts and will undoubtedly become the new bible for practitioners, both equipment manufacturers and users, in this field. -Richard Roberts, tce-July 2002 The strength of the guide comes in its use of logic diagrams to help the reader identify the relevant aspects for particular situations. -Richard Roberts, tce-July 2002 ...the authors are to be congratulated on maintaining the ICHemE tradition of producing guidance in an easily readable and practical form. For anyone involved with dust explosion prevention and protection, whether new to the topic or existing practitioners, this book is a must. -Richard Roberts, tce-July 2002Table of ContentsBackground to Dust Explosions; Determination of Dust Fire and Explosion Characteristics; Control of Ignition; Inerting; Explosion Containment; Explosion Suppression; Explosion Venting; Explosion Venting of Linked Vessels; Explosion Venting--Supplementary Design Considerations; Explosion Venting--Special Dust Cloud Conditions; Explosion Venting--Design of Vent Closures; Explosion Venting--Safe Discharge Area; Explosion Venting in Industrial Plant; Equipment Separation and Isolation; Appendices

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Book SynopsisAs the manufacture of new toxic products grows, it becomes necessary to handle more compounds of increasing toxicity, and so to find better containment systems. This guide covers a variety of these, suitable for materials of low- to high- toxicity, different scales of operation and transfer steps.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Guide; Legislation; Occupational Hygiene Aspects of Containment; Typical Industrial Operations Requiring Containment; Principles for the Design of Containment Systems; Development of a Containment Strategy; Containment Equipment Types; Control of Wastes and Emissions; Operation and Maintenance of Containment Devices; Validation; Glossary; Appendices

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Book Synopsis1 Introduction.- 1.1 Development of the chemical industry.- 1.2 What the chemical industry does.- 1.3 Characteristics of the industry.- 1.4 Sectors of the industry.- 1.5 Conversion of chemicals into consumer products.- 1.6 The chemical industry.- 1.7 Quality and safety.- 1.8 Environmental aspects.- 1.9 The importance of team-work.- References.- 2 Quality and safety issues.- 2.1 Quality.- 2.2 Health and safety.- Acknowledgements.- References.- 3 Environmental issues.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Some environmental disasters.- 3.3 Public response to the disasters.- 3.4 The chemical companies' response.- 3.5 The way forward?.- 3.6 Conclusions.- References.- 4 Polymers.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Molecular weight of polymers.- 4.3 Chemistry of polymerization.- 4.4 Homopolymers and copolymers.- 4.5 Manufacture of polymers.- 4.6 Properties of polymers.- 4.7 Thermoset polymers and cross-linking.- 4.8 Elastomers (rubbers).- 4.9 Fibres.- 4.10 Present and future developments in polymer chemistry.- 5 DyeTrade Review`...I enjoyed the book and I believe students will also find it useful.' Chemistry & Industry Table of ContentsEditorial introduction to the first edition. Preface to the second edition. Introduction. Quality and safety issues. Environmental issues. Polymers. Dyestuffs. The sulphur, phosphorous, nitrogen and chlor-alkali industries. Agrochemicals. The pharmaceutical industry. Biological catalysis and biotechnology. The future. Index.

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Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables INTRODUCTION 1.1 Why Build Spacecraft? 1.2 NASA 1.2.1 Manned Spaceflight Missions 1.2.2 Unmanned Space Vehicle Missions 1.3 Department of Defense 1.3.1 Communications 1.3.2 Navigation 1.3.3 Surveillance 1.3.4 Defense Systems 1.4 Commercial Industry 1.4.1 Overview 1.4.2 Launch Services 1.4.3 Satellites 1.4.4 Remote Sensing 1.4.5 Space-Based Energy 1.4.6 Microgravity Research 1.4.7 Vacuum-Based Material Processing 1.4.8 Space Tourism 1.4.9 Commercialization Summary 1.4.10 International Partnerships 1.5 Critical Spacecraft System and Requirements 1.5.1 Essential Spacecraft Systems 1.5.2 Manned vs. Unmanned Vehicles 1.6 Driving Requirements 1.6.1 Major Requirements 1.6.2 Major Mission Requirements 1.6.3 Major Crew Requirements 1.6.4 Major Payload Requirements 1.6.5 Major Orbit Requirements 1.6.6 Major Environment Requirements 1.6.7 Major Launch Requirements 1.6.8 Major Ground Support Requirements 1.7 Design Process 1.7.1 Remote Sensing Design Trade Example 1.7.2 Communication System Trade Example 1.7.3 Orbital Space Plane Example 1.8 Product Life Cycle 1.8.1 Overview 1.8.2 Conceptual Study 1.8.3 Phase A: Preliminary Analysis 1.8.4 Phase B: Definition 1.8.5 Phase C/D: Design and Development 1.8.6 Production and Operations Phase 1.9 Technology Envelope 1.9.1 Overview 1.9.2 X-33 Program 1.10 Design Margin 1.11 Spacecraft Cost 1.11.1 Cost and Requirements Relationship 1.11.2 Cost Modeling 1.11.3 Design Costs 1.11.4 Launch Cost 1.11.5 Operations Cost 1.11.6 Sea Launch Program 1.11.7 Schedule Compression 1.11.8 Reducing Space Program Cost 1.12 Reliability and Safety ORBITS AND ENVIRONMENTS 2.1 Orbital Mechanics Overview 2.1.1 Getting Into Orbit 2.1.2 Laws Governing Orbital Mechanics 2.1.3 State Vector 2.1.4 Useful Orbits 2.1.5 Orbital Maneuvers 2.1.6 Launch and Re-Entry Mechanics 2.1.7 Orbital Perturbations 2.2 Environments 2.2.1 Earth's Atmosphere 2.2.2 Overview of the Sun 2.2.3 Radiation 2.2.4 Thermal Extremes 2.2.5 Asteroids 2.2.6 Meteors 2.2.7 Atomic Oxygen 2.2.8 Space Debris 2.2.9 Contamination 2.3 Physical and Psychological Effects of the Space Environment 2.3.1 Loss of Atmosphere 2.3.2 High G's 2.3.3 Weightlessness SPACE VEHICLE OPERATIONS HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 3.1 Operations Architecture 3.1.1 Level of Autonomy 3.1.2 XM and Sirius Digital Satellite Radio Operations Example 3.2 Lunar Mission Operations Approach 3.3 International Space Station Operations 3.3.1 Mission Activities 3.3.2 Space Station 3.3.3 ISS Program Operation Agreements 3.3.4 Space Station Earth to Orbit Vehicles 3.4 Space Shuttle Operations 3.4.1 Shu

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Book SynopsisProvides practicing engineers, researchers, and students with a working knowledge of the fatigue design process and models under multiaxial states of stress and strain. Readers are introduced to the important considerations of multiaxial fatigue that differentiate it from uniaxial fatigue.

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Book Synopsis"This anthology combines 15 years of microstrip antenna technology research into one significant volume and includes a special introductory tutorial by the co--editors.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Review Articles. Basic Microstrip Antenna Elements and Feeding Techniques. Dual and Circularly Polarized Elements. Techniques for Improving Element Bandwidth. Modeling Techniques for Microstrip Antenna Elements. Microstrip Antenna Array Design. Analysis of Arrays and Mutual Coupling. Other Topics. Author Index. Subject Index. Editors' Biographies.

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Book SynopsisThis book is devoted to the mathematical theory of regularization methods and gives an account of the currently available results about regularization methods for linear and nonlinear ill-posed problems.Trade Review`It is written in a very clear style, the material is well organized, and there is an extensive bibliography with 290 items. There is no doubt that this book belongs to the modern standard references on ill-posed and inverse problems. It can be recommended not only to mathematicians interested in this, but to students with a basic knowledge of functional analysis, and to scientists and engineers working in this field.' Mathematical Reviews Clippings, 97k `... it will be an extremely valuable tool for researchers in the field, who will find under the same cover and with unified notation material that is otherwise scattered in extremely diverse publications.' SIAM Review, 41:2 (1999) Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction: Examples of Inverse Problems. 2. Ill-Posed Linear Operator Equations. 3. Regularization Operators. 4. Continuous Regularization Methods. 5. Tikhonov Regularization. 6. Iterative Regularization Methods. 7. The Conjugate Gradient Method. 8. Regularization with Differential Operators. 9. Numerical Realization. 10. Tikhonov Regularization of Nonlinear Problems. 11. Iterative Methods for Nonlinear Problems. A. Appendix: A.1. Weighted Polynomial Minimization Problems. A.2. Orthogonal Polynomials. A.3. Christoffel Functions. Bibliography. Index.

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Book Synopsis1 Regularizing Algorithms for Linear Ill-Posed Problems: Unified Approach.- 2 Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Linear Operator Equations.- 3 Iteration Conjugate Direction Methods for Linear Operator Equations.- 4 Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Nonlinear Operator Equations.- 5 Iteration Methods for Ill-Posed Constrained Minimization Problems.- 6 Descriptive Regularization Algorithms on the Basis of the Conjugate Gradient Projection Method.Trade Review`The book will be useful for specialists who in their theoretical and applied investigations deal with ill-posed and inverse problems.' Mathematical Reviews Clippings (2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Regularizing Algorithms for Linear Ill-Posed Problems: Unified Approach. 2. Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Linear Operator Equations. 3. Iteration Conjugate Direction Methods For Linear Operator Equations. 4. Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Nonlinear Operator Equations. 5. Iteration Methods for Ill-Posed Constrained Minimization Problems. 6. Descriptive Regularization Algorithms on the Basis of the Conjugate Gradient Projection Method. Bibliography. Index.

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Book Synopsis3-D Audio Using Loudspeakers is concerned with 3-D audio systems implemented using a pair of conventional loudspeakers. 3-D Audio Using Loudspeakers discusses the theory, implementation, and testing of a head-tracked loudspeaker 3-D audio system.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. Background. 3. Theory and Implementation. 4. Physical Validation. 5. Psychophysical Validation. 6. Discussion. A: Inverting FIR Filters. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis tells the story of Douglas Engelbart's revolutionary vision, reaching beyond conventional histories of Silicon Valley to probe the ideology that shaped some of the basic ingredients of contemporary life.Trade Review"Bootstrapping fills an important gap in the story of personal computing." -- Technology and Culture"Thierry Bardini particularly explores the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of Engelbart's book. . . . Indeed, the breadth of Engelbart's contributions and influence, documented in meticulous detail, are astonishing. . . ." -- Enterprise & Society"Anyone who has worked in computer-human interface or in and around Silicon Valley institutions such as SRI, Xerox PARC, IBM Almaden Research Center or Apple Computer will certainly relish this book. Moreover, those in a private, government or non-profit office filled with the fruits of contemporary productivity technology will appreciate Bardini's tales of politics, committees, funding and grants, demos to funders and skeptical management, and all those fascinating projects at PARC and SRI." -- Leonardo ReviewsTable of ContentsPart I. Premises: 1. A problematic picture of the personal interface 2. Social change and networks Part II. The Prehistory of the Laboratory: 3. Douglas C. Engelbart and the ARPA community 4. The augmentation framework and the relativist tradition Part III. Kinaesthetics and the Hypertextual Piano: Feeling the Code: 5. From physico-motor skills to kinaesthetic communication 6. The mouse is more than a pointing device Part IV. The Social Construction of the Personal Interface: 7. The beginnings of the hypermedium 8. The genesis of the graphic interface 9. The (inter)personal interface Part V. Coda: 10. When hand and memory meet again.

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Book SynopsisThe construction of the Hoover Dam 1931-1936 is the theme of this book. The author describes the victories and hardships, the men that were broken and those who triumphed, and examines the company town that was created and still survives.

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Book SynopsisFrank Crampton's autobiography of mining runs the gamut of experience, from bindle-stiff, to hard-rock miner, to mining engineer, as he works his way from Cripple Creek through almost every mining camp of importance in the West of the USA from 1900 to 1920.

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Trade Review"Tainted Earth stands out as a compelling demonstration of just how central lead and copper smelters were to the making of our modern science and regulation of environmental pollution in the United States. The research and writing on display are smoothly woven and in places, inspired." -- Christopher Sellers * Stony Brook University *"Sullivan’s comparative study is unique; she sets many of the regulatory problems of smelters into a firm analytical framework that will be useful for many years." -- Christian Warren * Brooklyn College *"Tainted Earth provides a detailed history, with a technical focus, of the environmental impact of three metal smelters located in Tacoma, Washington, El Paso, Texas, and Kellogg, Idaho. This is a well-documented story, providing a warning to other nations where the smelters now glow." * Choice *"Sullivan weaves compelling stories of communities where children's health was irreversibly damaged by heavy metal pollution following smelting industry efforts to downplay and obfuscate the risks of pollution, and efforts to stave off environmental regulation. Well-written and engaging...Tainted Earth will appeal to students oand professionals across a variety of fields, including public health, history of science, toxicology, geography, and environmental policy." * Global Public Health *"Marianne Sullivan's Tainted Earth makes a major contribution to the complex history of smelter smoke." * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *Table of ContentsList of FiguresAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Tacoma Smelter2. City of Destiny, City of Smoke3. Uncovering a Crisis in El Paso4. Bunker Hill 5. Tacoma: A Disaster Is Discovered6. A Carcinogenic Threat 7. Sacrificed Conclusion Notes Index

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Book SynopsisWhat is the most important responsibility of a project manger? Effectively communicating with others on the team. Learn how to keep everyone in the loop--even when setbacks occur--to ensure project success.

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Book Synopsis“Lean” manufacturing allows manufacturers to reduce waste and maximize profits by adopting a philosophy of operation that considers value from the perspective of the customer. Lean Manufacturing That Works provides insights into this remarkable strategy and shows how to put it to work immediately in your own operations.

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Book SynopsisAlmost all the major accident investigations - Texas City, Piper Alpha, the Phillips 66 explosion, Feyzin, Mexico City - show human error as the principal cause, either in design, operations, maintenance, or the management of safety. This book provides practical advice that can substantially reduce human error at various levels.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables. Preface. Glossary and Acronyms. 1. Introduction: The Role of Human Error in Chemical Process Safety. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 The Role of Human Error in System Accidents. 1.3 Why Is Human Error Neglected in the CPI? 1.4 Benefits of Improved Human Performance. 1.5 The Traditional and System-induced Error Approach. 1.6 A Demand-Resource Mismatch View of Error. 1.7 A Case Study Illustrating the System-Induced Error Approach. 1.8 From Theory to Practice. 1.9 Appendix Case Studies. 2. Understanding Human Performance and Error. 2.1 Purpose of the Chapter. 2.2 Concepts of Human Error. 2.3 An Overview of the Four Perspective on Human Error. 2.4 The Traditional Safety Engineering Approach to Accidents and Human Error. 2.5 The Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Approach (HF/E). 2.6 The Cognitive Engineering Perspective. 2.7 The Sociotechnical Perspective. 2.8 Summary. 2.9 Appendix 2A. Process Plant Example of the Stepladder Model. 2.10 Appendix 2B. Flowcharts for Using the Rasmussen Sequential Model for Incident Analysis (Petersen, 1985). 2.11 Appendix 2C. Case Study Illustrating the Use of the Sequential Model. 3. Factors Affecting Human Performance in the Chemical Industry. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Applications of Performance-Influencing Factors. 3.3 A Classification Structure for Performance-Influencing Factors. 3.4 Operating Environment. 3.5 Task Characteristics. 3.6 Operator Characteristics. 3.7 Organizational and Social Factors. 3.8 Interaction of Performance-Influencing Factors. 3.9 Variability of Human Performance during Normal and Emergency Situations. 3.10 Summary. 4. Analytical Methods for Predicting and Reducing Human Error. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Data Acquisition Techniques. 4.3 Task Analysis. 4.4 Human Error Analysis Techniques. 4.5 Ergonomics Checklists. 4.6 Summary. 5. Qualitative and Quantitative Prediction of Human Error in Risk Assessment. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 The Role of Human Reliability in Risk Assessment. 5.3 System for Predictive Error Analysis and Reduction (SPEAR). 5.4 Critical Task Identification and Screening Analysis. 5.5 Qualitative Human Error Analysis. 5.6 Representation. 5.7 Quantification. 5.8 Summary. 5.9 Appendix 5A. Influence Diagram Calculations. 6. Data Collection and Incident Analysis Methods. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 An Overview of Data Collection Systems. 6.3 Types of Data Collection Systems. 6.4 Organizational and Cultural Aspects of Data Collection. 6.5 Types of Data Collected. 6.6 Methods of Data Collection, Storage, and Retrieval. 6.7 Data Interpretation. 6.8 Root Cause Analysis Techniques. 6.9 Implementing and Monitoring the Effectiveness of Error Reduction Measures. 6.10 Setting Up a Data Collection System in a Chemical Plant. 6.11 Summary. 7. Case Studies. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Case Study 1: Incident Analysis of Hydrocarbon Leak from Pipe. 7.3 Case Study 2: Incident Investigation: Mischarging of Solvent in a Batch Plant. 7.4 Case Study 3: Design of Standard Operating Procedures for Task in Case Study 2. 7.5 Case Study 4: Design of Visual Display Units for Computer-Controlled Plant. 7.6 Case Study 5: Audit of Offshore Emergency Blowdown Operations. 8. Implementing an Integrated Error and Process Safety Management System at the Plant. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Managing Human Error by Design. 8.3 Setting Up an Error Management System in an Existing Plant. 8.4 Summary. References. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis popular safety best-seller is designed to help the user quantify the expected damage of potential fire and explosion incidents in realistic terms, identify the equipment likely to contribute to the creation or escalation of an incident, and communicate the fire and explosion risk potential to management. Based on Dow''s Fire and Explosion Risk Analysis Program, the index provides a step-by-step, objective evaluation of the actual fire and explosion, as well as reactivity potential of process equipment and its contents.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction: The Fire & Explosion Index System. Procedure for Risk Analysis Calculations. Selection of Pertinent Process Units. Determination of Material Factor. Process Unit Hazards Factors. General Process Hazards. Special Process Hazards. Determination of Processes Unit Hazards Factor. Determination of Fire and Explosion Index. Loss Control Credit Factors. Process Unit Risk Analysis Summary. Discussion of MPPD, BI and Plant Layout. Manufacturing Unit Risk Analysis Summary. Risk Analysis Package. Tables. 1. Material Factor Determination Guide. 2. Material Factor Temperature Adjustment. 3. Dust Explosion Penalty. 4. High Pressure Penalty for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. 5. Hot Oil Heat Exchange System Penalty. 6. Degree of Hazard for F&EI. Figures. 1. Procedure for Calculating F&EI and Other Risk Analysis Information. 2. Pressure Penalty for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. 3. Liquids or Gases in Process. 4. Liquids or Gases in Storage. 5. Combustible Solids in Storage/Dust in Process. 6. Fired Equipment Penalty. 7. Radius of Exposure. 8. Damage Factor. 9. Maximum Probable Days Outage. Forms. Fire and Explosion Index Form. Loss Control Credit Factors Form. Process Unit Risk Analysis Summary Form. Manufacturing Unit Risk Analysis Summary Form. Appendices. A. Material Factors. B. Special Material Factor Considerations for Mixtures. C. Basic Preventive and Protective Features. D. Loss Prevention Checklist. E. Equations for Damage Factor Data. F. Acronyms and Abbreviations.

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Book Synopsis* Recommended by T.Basar, SC series ed.* This text addresses a new, active area of research and fills a gap in the literature. * Bridges mathematics, engineering, and computer science; * Useful as a supplementary text & reference for grad students with some background in control theory;Trade Review"This first book on the mathematics of congestion control [is] very useful for both students and researchers, but also for system engineers developing new Internet protocols. This is an elementary book for graduate students that uses a rich pallet of mathematical tools: convex optimization and control theory (Lyapunov stability and Nyquist criteria and stochastic processes). The tools are summarized well in appendices which makes the book self-contained and easy to read. The book is very well written and will undoubtedly remain a major reference on the topic for years to come." —Mathematical Reviews "This well-written book presents an overview of the mathematics behind internet congestion control. Focusing on the well-established TCP protocol, it starts with a gentle introduction on TCP and the packet/acknowledgement structure of the internet, before proceeding to congestion and the principles of congestion control…. Overall, this book presents in an easy-to-understand way the principles of internet congestion control with a focus on the mathematical concepts behind them. The book concludes with a useful index and a rich source of bibliographical references." —Zentralblatt Math "The investigation of fairness, efficiency, and dynamics of TCP led to the development of a new fast-growing research domain of mathematical models for congestion control. The Mathematics of Internet Congestion Control by R. Srikant provides a valuable comprehensive introduction to this new exciting research area. …Using mathematical models, Srikant successfully explains the principal ideas behind Internet congestion control. The publication of the book is very timely. Currently, there are no other books on mathematical models for congestion control. …All material in the book is accessible to graduate or even undergraduate students of mathematical and electrical engineering disciplines. Many chapters are supplied with appendices which review the necessary background material and make the book self-contained. In conclusion, this book can be equally recommended for beginners as well as for expert researchers working in the domain of congestion control. For beginners, the book will be a good starting point from which to explore a vast and rapidly growing body of literature on the subject of Internet congestion control. For expert researchers, the book will definitely help to place congestion control in perspective and will point to new avenues in this exciting research domain." —SIAM Book Reviews Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Resource Allocation Congestion Control: A Decentralized Solution Relationship to Current Internet Protocols Linear Analysis with Delay: The Single Link Case Linear Analysis with Delay: The Network Case Global Stability for a Single Link and Single Flow Stochastic Models and Their Deterministic Limits Connection-level Models Real-Time Sources and Distributed Admission Control Conclusions References Index

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Book Synopsisrii application of linear operators on a Hilbert space. We begin with a chapter on the geometry of Hilbert space and then proceed to the spectral theory of compact self adjoint operators;Table of ContentsIntroduction * I. Hilbert Spaces * II. Bounded Linear Operators on Hilbert Spaces * III. Spectral Theory of Compact Self Adjoint Operators * IV. Spectral Theory of Integral Operators * V. Oscillations of an Elastic String * VI. Operational Calculus with Applications * VII. Solving Linear Equations by Iterative Methods * VIII. Further Developments of the Spectral Theorem * IX. Banach Spaces * X. Linear Operators on a Banach Space * XI. Compact Operators on a Banach Space * XII. Non-Linear Operators * Appendix 1. Countable Sets and Separable Hilbert Spaces * Appendix 2. Lebesgue Integration and LP Spaces * Appendix 3. Proof of the Hahn-Banach Theorem * Appendix 4. Proof of the Closed Graph Theorem * Suggested Reading * References * Index

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Book SynopsisThis textbook – a result of the author’s many years of research and teaching – brings together diverse concepts of the versatile tool of multibody dynamics, combining the efforts of many researchers in the field of mechanics. Trade Review"This textbook offers a comprehensive exposition of contemporary multibody dynamics elaborated by an expert in and an experienced teacher of the field. There are five features that distinguish this publication: comprehensivity, orientation towards computer implementation, utilization of matrix algebra, teaching-by-examples methodology, and embedding in the author's own research accomplishments.... [T]his is an excellent textbook for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students of mechanical engineering, industrial physics and robotics; it may also be recommended as a reference text for researchers in these areas." —Mathematical Reviews "This is a textbook intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students studying dynamics, physics, robotics, control, and biomechanics.... The book is well-written with good organization. It has good quality graphics. It clearly represents a considerable effort by the author to present a state-of-the-art exposition. The book should be of interest and use to practitioners and researches as well as students. It brings together methodologies from various fields into a single volume." —Zentralblatt MATH "Timely and forward looking, Fundamentals of Multibody Dynamics, has immense potential for use as a textbook with a strong computer orientation towards the subject for junior/senior undergraduates and first-year graduate engineering students taking a course in dynamics, physics, control, robotics, or biomechanics. The work may also be used as a self-study resource or research reference for practitioners in the above-mentioned fields; they will find the book a refreshing break from the usual textbook presentation...with the type of printing, layout and illustrations by way of figures, tables and mathematical equations that contribute to a helpful understanding of the material presented and instant location of what is required by the reader. The book is studded with useful and relevant references. Thus, we are stronly led to recommend this impressive volume to students and practicing engineers who are looking for a book that fills the gap between dynamics and engineering applications. We have nothing but admiration for what Farid Amirouche has done." —Current Engineering PracticeTable of ContentsPreface Particle Dynamics: The Principle fo Newton's Second Law Rigid-Body Kinematics Kinematics for General Multibody Systems Modeling of Forces in Multibody Systems Equations of Motion of Multibody Systems Hamilton–Lagrange and Gibbs–Appel Equations Handling of Constraints in Multibody Systems Dynamics Numerical Stability of Constrained Multibody Systems Linearization and Vibration Analysis of Multibody Systems Dynamics of Multibody Systems with Terminal Flexible Links Dynamic Analysis of Multiple Flexible-Body Systems Modeling of Flexibility Effects Using the Boundary-Element Method Appendix A: Multibody Dynamics Flowchart for the Construction of the Equations of Motion with Constraints Appendix B: Centroid Location and Area Moment of Inertia Appendix C: Center of Gravity and Mass Moment of Inertia of Homogeneous Solids Appendix D: Symbols Description Appendix E: Units and Conversion References Index

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Book SynopsisThere is hardly any technical library in the world in which the volumes of the Chemical Formulary (Volumes 1-34) do not occupy a prominent place. Chemists both experienced and beginner, continually refer to them. It does not duplicate any of the formulas included in previous volumes, but lists a wide array of modern and salable products from all branches of the chemical industries. An excellent reference for formulation problems. - CONTENTS - PREFACE TO VOLUME IX - ABBREVIATIONS - I. INTRODUCTION - II. ADHESIVES - III. COSMETICS AND DRUGS - IV. CERAMICS, GLASS, AND CEMENT - V. COLLOIDS - VI. FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCTS - VII. FOOD - VIII. INK AND MARKING COMPOUNDS - IX. INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, AND WEED KILLERS - X. LEATHER, SKINS, AND FURS - XI. LUBRICANTS AND OILS - XII. METALS AND THEIR TREATMENT - XIII. PAINT, VARNISH, LACQUER, AND OTHER COATINGS - XIV. PAPER - XV. PHOTOGRAPHY- XVI. POLISHES - XVII. PYROTECHNICS AND EXPLOSIVES - XVIII. RUBBER, RESINS, PLASTICS, AND WAXES - XIX. SOA

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Book SynopsisThis fully-updated ninth edition has been designed for use as a textbook for cosmetic chemistry courses and for professional use within cosmetic and personal care product companies. Includes discussion of formulating, sensory characterization, delivery systems, nutracosmetics, nanocosmetics, testing, sustainability and cosmetic manufacturing.

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Book SynopsisThis fully-updated ninth edition has been designed for use as a textbook for cosmetic chemistry at universities and for professional use within cosmetic and personal care product companies. The first volume in the three-volume set discusses marketing, regulatory requirements, intellectual property, achieving global market success and substrates.

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Book SynopsisThis fully-updated ninth edition has been designed for use as a textbook for cosmetic chemistry at universities and for professional use within cosmetic and personal care product companies of all sizes. The second volume in the three-volume set discusses ingredients and anti-aging.

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Book SynopsisWritten for manufacturers, laboratory pyrotechnicians, and lay students, this book contains an enormous amount of invaluable data on the properties and production of pyrotechnic materials, on heat and light production, on aerosols, energy, and noise

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Book SynopsisThis Focus Book contains selected chapters from Harry's Cosmeticology, Ninth Edition, Part 12: Sustainability and Eco-Responsibility. It is an invaluable reference guide for anyone interested in this particular subject area.

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Book SynopsisThere is hardly any technical library in the world in which the volumes of the Chemical Formulary (Volumes 1-34) do not occupy a prominent place. Chemists both experienced and beginner, continually refer to them. It does not duplicate any of the formulas included in previous volumes, but lists a wide array of modern and salable products from all branches of the chemical industries. An excellent reference for formulation problems. - CONTENTS: - ADHESIVES - AGRICULTURAL AND GARDEN SPECIALTIES - ANIMAL PREPARATIONS - CLEANERS AND SOAPS - COATINGS, PROTECTIVE AND DECORATIVE - COSMETICS - EMULSIONS - FOOD PRODUCTS, BEVERAGES AND FLAVORS - FUELS - GLASS, CERAMICS, ENAMELS, ETC - INK, CARBON PAPER, CRAYONS - INSECTICIDES, EXTERMINA.TORS, DISINFECTANTS - INSULATING AND ELECTRICAL SPECIALTIES - LEATHER, SKINS, FURS, ETC. - LUBRICANTS, OILS, ETC. - MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - METALS AND ALLOYS - PAPER - PHARMACEUTICAL AND PROPRIETARY PREPARATIONS - PHOTOGRAPHY - PLASTICS - PLATING - POLISHES, AB

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable reference source and training tool not only for kiln operators, but for supervisors and management staff as well. Extensive discussions on pre-heater and pre-calciner operations are included. The appendix includes a section with conversion tables, definitions of common terms relating to rotary kilns, and a suggested outline for a training program for new operators.

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Book SynopsisF.M. LEA'S last living edition. The advances in the chemistry and physics of cements led to the necessity for this third edition. Lea's book deals with the chemical and physical properties of cements and concretes and their relation to the practical problems that arise in their manufacture and use. It will be of great interest not only to the chemist involved in the science and technology of silicate materials but also to those using concrete in building and civil engineering construction. Attention is given to problems arising in the use of concrete, from the suitability of materials, to the conditions under which concrete may deteriorate and the precautionary or remedial measures that can be adopted. It is well illustrated with line drawings, tables and photographs.

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Book SynopsisThere is a new for a description of general firework practice, and this book does just that. Firework manufacture may be a mixture of chemistry and cooking, but it is nevertheless an important branch of pyrotechnics.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book is the only one that addresses theory, practice, management, purchasing and marketing of cooling water systems in one volume. The approach of this essential reference is practical and international, and it is based on 30 years of professional experience

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Book SynopsisThis unique handbook contains the most essential engineering formulas used in the cement manufacturing process. All formulas are presented in both English and metric systems of units. Examples are given to familiarize the reader with the usefulness of these formulas.The book can be used as a text manual for courses in cement technology, and as a reference for solving operating problems. It is equally valuable for the manager supervisor, chemist, and operator as it is to the cement plant engineer.

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Book SynopsisThere is hardly any technical library in the world in which the volumes of the Chemical Formulary (Volumes 1-34) do not occupy a prominent place. Chemists both experienced and beginner, continually refer to them. It does not duplicate any of the formulas included in previous volumes, but lists a wide array of modern and salable products from all branches of the chemical industries. An excellent reference for formulation problems. - CONTENTS - INTRODUCTION - ADHESIVES - TABLE OF CONTENTS - BEVERAGES, LIQUORS, FLAVORS - COSMETICS AND DRUGS - EMULSIONS - FARM AND GARDEN SPECIALTIES - FOOD PRODUCTS - INKS - LEATHER, SKINS, FURS - LUBRICANTS, OILS, FATS - MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS, ETC. - PAPER - PHOTOGRAPHY - PLATING - POLISHES AND ABRASIVES - PYROTECHNICS - RUBBER, RESINS, PLASTICS, WAXES - SOAP, CLEANSERS - TEXTILES, FIBERS - MISCELLANEOUS - REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - TRADE NAMED CHEMICALS AND SOURCES OF SUPPLY - SUPPLIERS OF TRADE NAME CHEMICALS - WH

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of formulas devoted entirely to products that serve as cleaning agents for personal hygiene, household uses, and industrial maintenance. All formulas are systematically presented first by application and then classified by their chemical constituents. The formulas include instructions for preparation. Because of the broad spectrum of cleaning agents included in the book it will be valuable to both the industrial and home chemists with formulas geared to the professional and the hobbyist.

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Book SynopsisA unique text/reference which gives the procedures for all analysis needed to control any phase of electroplating. All theories behind these analyses are explained in detail. Better analytical technique and therefore better product, will result from the thorough understanding of the chemistry involved.

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Book SynopsisAccurate chemical water treatment and skillful maintenance are key elements to attain optimal boiler operation. Boiler Water Treatment: Principles and Practice analyzes the fundamentals of the mechanical operation of boilers, together with the applied chemistry required to achieve waterside cleanliness and costeffective and optimal boiler operation.

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