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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Linux/ARM embedded platform Chapter 2. Multicore and data-level optimization: OpenMP and SIMD Chapter 3. Arithmetic optimization and the Linux Framebuffer Chapter 4. Memory optimization and video processing Chapter 5. Embedded heterogeneous programming with OpenCL Appendix A. Adding PMU support to Raspbian for the Generation 1 Raspberry Pi B. NEON intrinsic reference C. OpenCL reference Index

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated trip around Planet Earth from the perspective of the International Space Station, resulting in a vibrant tribute to the wonders of nature and the effects of climate change.

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Book SynopsisA concise illustrated introduction to the history and physics of supernovae, the brilliant explosions of stars; with striking color illustrations. Supernovae are the explosions of stars. They are some of the most energetic phenomena in the Universe, rivaling the combined light of billions of stars. Supernovae have been studied for centuries, and they have also made appearances in popular culture: a glimpse of a supernova in a painting provides Sherlock Holmes with a crucial clue, for example. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, astrophysicist Or Graur offers a concise and accessible introduction to these awe-inspiring astronomical phenomena.  Graur explains that a deep observational understanding of supernovae—why and how they shine and how their brightness changes over time—allows us to use them as tools for experiments in astrophysics and physics. A certain type of supernova, for example, brightens and fade

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Book Synopsis'The most important book to read about the AI boom' (Wired): The 'gripping' (New Yorker) true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today Named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker, Wired, and the Financial Times • A Next Big Idea Book Club 'Must-Read' The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up rather than starve at the hands of factory owners who were using automated machines to erase their livelihoods. The Luddites organized guerrilla raids to smash those machines—on punishment of death—and won the support of Lord Byron, enraged the Prince Regent, and inspired the birth of science fiction. This all-but-forgotten class struggle brought ninetee

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Book SynopsisThis lavish photographic history of the most beautiful and historic railway stations in London tells a story of power, progress and innovation, from the beginning of steam age to the teeming commuter hubs of today. London has more mainline railway stations than any other city in the world and many of them are amongst its grandest architectural monuments. Its earliest terminals opened in the late 1830s when lines between the capital and the regions were built in the first railway boom. The original station at London Bridge, the capital’s first passenger terminus, was opened in December 1836, six months before Queen Victoria came to the throne. The last main line to London, the Great Central Railway to Marylebone, was opened in March 1899, two years before Victoria died. Ever since they originally opened, these stations have been at heart of London life and activity and have dominated the architectural landscape. Many are now in tTable of ContentsForeword Introduction: Capital Tracks Map Paddington Marylebone Euston St Pancras King’s Cross Liverpool Street Fenchurch Street London Bridge Cannon Street Blackfriars Charing Cross Waterloo Victoria Index Further reading Picture credits Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisSpace Race 2.0 is the only authoritative photographic history of the efforts of private companies—often alongside NASA—to accelerate humankind’s exploration and understanding of the final frontier. The private space sector is growing tremendously. The industry’s consensus leader, SpaceX, headed by outspoken billionaire Elon Musk, is today worth an estimated $74 billion. And SpaceX and its chief competitors, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, are taking on more roles—flying cargo, supplies, and astronauts to outer space. Space Race 2.0 tells their story with expertly written text by science journalist Brad Bergan and stunning photography of the spacecraft, key players, and facilities in California, Texas, and Florida. In the 1950s and ’60s, the first Space Race pitted two political ideologies against one another: either Communism or Capitalism would prove superior. UlTable of ContentsIntroduction Elon Musk, Deep Time, and the Idealized Legacy Richard Branson. Space Knight Jeff Bezos and the Empire of Dreams The Long Road to Reusability Sustainability on Cosmic Scales The Race Itself Trouble on the Moon and Mars- and Earth The Future: Conflicting Realities

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide from WineMaker magazine—packed with recipes, expert advice, step-by-step photos, and more—is the resource you need to make your own great wine at home.Home winemakers around the world have turned to the experts at WineMaker magazine for more than two decades. From well-tested recipes to expert troubleshooting, WineMaker sets the standard for quality. Now, the editors known for publishing the best information on making incredible wine at home have set the new standard for how-to books on winemaking. In The WineMaker Guide to Home Winemaking, you’ll find the best of the best when it comes to techniques, recipes, tips, and more.The book is built to be a first-time winemaker’s companion, explaining the entire process from start to finish with helpful photography. Yet it has plenty to offer those who are more experienced, as well, includi

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Book SynopsisDesign, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Lightweight Composite Structures provides a thorough guide to composite materials and their applications, suitable for students of all levels, as well as those in the industry. Covering established theory as well as cutting-edge developments in the field, this book is an essential companion to anyone interested in composite materials.Discussing the mechanical properties of advanced composites and their materials, this book describes testing and evaluation, focusing on sustainability in manufacturing. Looking at how composite materials can form structural components, this book is centered around how to design and analyze these materials as appropriate to different applications. It discusses micromechanics, stiffness matrices, and numerical calculations using MATLABR, Excel, and Python. It also covers failure, applied forces, strain, and stress, alongside finite element analysis of composites.This book is suitable for studeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Micromechanical Behavior of LaminaChapter 2 Introduction to ABD MatrixChapter 3 Rectangular Composite Beams Being Bended and Loaded AxiallyChapter 4 Composite BeamsChapter 5 Stiffened Panels and PlatesChapter 6 Effects on the Environment, Fatigue, and Performance of Fiber CompositesChapter 7 Discontinuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid CompositesChapter 8 Natural Fiber CompositesChapter 9 Vibration and NoiseChapter 10 Additive Manufacturing in Composites: Fundamentals of ProcessesChapter 11 Additive Manufacturing in Composite: CharacteristicsChapter 12 Additive Manufacturing in Composite: Applications and Models

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Book SynopsisTHE FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARThis absorbing collective biography of the genius Nobel family reveals how the Nobels' business and personal lives were fundamentally intertwined with the histories of Sweden and Russia, as well as the economic and entrepreneurial development of Europe in the long 19th century.The name Nobel is mainly associated with the Nobel prize. However, Alfred Nobel was only one of a family of conspicuously gifted individuals. The Nobels, who moved from Sweden to Russia in the 1830s, ran one of Russia's biggest machine factories and founded the Russian oil industry. Using thousands of Nobel family letters and other documents shared here for the first time, Bengt Jangfeldt provides a fascinating and authoritative multi-generational chronicle charting the family exploits. The author describes how the father, Immanuel Nobel, a polymath architect, inventor, and engineer set the family on a path to financial success amidst a backdrop of imperial RussianTrade ReviewThis eloquent book … reads like an official history … [A] punchy historical story [is] at the heart of this very readable tale — the translation is superb —it is the incidental details, so eloquently expounded by Swedish scholar and Russia expert Bengt Jangfeldt, that are riveting. -- Lesley Chamberlain * Financial Times *This gripping and deeply researched volume wonderfully tells the tale of the Nobel family, bringing new evidence and perspectives to show how their business and personal lives were intertwined with the histories of Sweden and Russia. * Steven Nafziger, Professor of Economics, Williams College, USA *Table of ContentsForeword Part 1 1. Immanuel 2. Immanuel Nobel & Sons 3. Immanuel and Andriette Part 2 4. Ludvig 5. Robert 6. Robert & Ludvig 7. The Nobel Brothers 8. The End of an Epoch Part 3 9. The Third Generation 10. Emanuel 11. The Age of Greatness 12. Welfare and Charity 13. Political Unrest, Economic Growth and War 14. Anno 1917 Part 4 Postscript Afterword Family Tree Picture Credits Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBoost your exam chances with this brand new workbook and revision guide, designed to improve and assess your knowledge of anatomy and physiology theory and how it applies to practical treatments.- Prepare for success with comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology by body system- Coach yourself with a variety of workbook activities for self-study- Test yourself with multiple-choice and exam-style questions- Combine your workbook with Helen McGuinness's bestselling Anatomy and Physiology textbook (sold separately) for the strongest anatomy and physiology support in your Beauty Therapy studies

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited reprint of an important illustrated reference work on the general history of the watch from 1500 to 1980. When Watches was first published in 1965 it quickly gained for itself a reputation as the foremost general history of the subject and, following the expanded edition in 1979 which covered recent years past 1830, this has remained unchallenged in horological history. In this long-awaited reprinted edition, collectors and horological students can again make use of the reference illustrations and history in this work as approached by the leading horology historians and clockmakers of the twentieth century. Clutton and Daniels write expertly on the vast history of watches, through the changing tastes and styles of collectors and makers, as well as imparting their own knowledge on various technical aspects within the watches. The expansive historical section encompasses both decorative and mechanical aspects of mid-sixteenth to late twentieth century watches, including those by George Daniels himself, detailing the rich history behind more modern designs and fascinations. These later years include a variety of semi-experimental escapements, as well as covering the development of the precision watch and work leading to it by Ferdinand Berthoud and Pierre Le Roy, discussed alongside John Arnold in England, to satisfy the technical-minded collector. Horology and collecting have grown with the changing technologies, and watches continue to be produced to an exceptional technological standard. Precision watches from the 1730-1930 period are covered in detail, as well as high standard Swiss and American watches of the last hundred years; these highly complicated watches benefit greatly from having both colour and mono illustrations to clarify the details. For a truly comprehensive understanding of escapements, photographs of these have been included alongside a critical approach to this essential mechanism. Since its first publication, Watches has provided an essential work of reference and history behind some of the most renowned minds and creations. Now reprinted for a new generation of collectors and students, and featuring over 600 illustrations, the technical and decorative elements of historical watches can be studied and enjoyed once more.Trade ReviewWatches is a truly wondrous publication, unlike anything produced before or since. Immensely readable and highly informative. * Horological Journal *From a technical standpoint the collection of close-up black and white photographs covering a wide range of escapements is fascinating as is the historical write-up of the twists and turns of their development. [...] To have all the major as well as some lesser known escapements depicted in one source is invaluable. [...] given the breadth and quality of this new edition I am sure that it will be the go-to reference source * The TimePiece (British Watch and Clock Makers' Guild) *Watches — A Complete History of the Technical and Decorative Development of the Watch is a book for anyone interested in this topic. It is a very detailed work by two of the most renewed experts on this subject. It is also just as valuable and useful today as it was decades ago. -- Balázs Ferenczi * Fratello *It is quite simply the only decent book encapsulating the history of the pocket watch that has ever been written [...] this edition is a beautiful and faithful reproduction of the heavily revised 1979 edition. -- Ben Wright, Antiques Road Show watch and clock expert * Antiquarian Horology *Table of ContentsForeword by Jonathan Betts Preface Colour Plates HISTORICAL Mechanical 1500-1750 The invention of watches Fusee and stackfreed The movement and its decoration up to 1675 Mean time regulation before the balance spring General characteristics and national styles The balance spring 1675-1700 The movement 1675-1700 The movement 1700-1750 Decoration of the movement 1675-1700 The beginnings of the precision watch and the modern watch The formative years of the precision watch John Harrison Pierre Le Roy Ferdinand Berthoud John Arnold Thomas Mudge Josiah Emery Abraham-Louis Breguet Thomas Earnshaw The birth of the modern watch: Lepine and Breguet The development of the watch since 1800 Decorative Types of decoration Enamel Style of watch cases and dials up to 1750 Some unusual forms of dial Styles of watch cases and dials 1750-1830 Performance of early watches TECHNICAL Introduction Shock-proofing Tourbillons Escapements Verge Cylinder Virgule Duplex Chronometer ‘Échappement naturel’ Lever Robin Debaufre Fasoldt J. F. Cole rotary detent Repeaters Clock-watches Self-winding watches Stop-watches and chronographs Monochrome plates APPENDIX Biographical notes Glossary of technical terms Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThe UK's definitive guidebook to good pubs that serve real ale across the UK. Refreshed and updated for its 51st edition it is fully revised and features recommended pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale as well as a comprehensive listing of UK breweries.

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Book SynopsisOn the eve of WWI, there were 19,245 route miles of railway in Britain. Apart from some suburban electrification in a few major city areas, this vast network was worked entirely by steam locomotives.Each year several hundred locomotives were built while others were scrapped. The picture was therefore continually changing almost by the day, as between 1901 and 1914 a new build locomotive design or variant appeared somewhere, on average, at the rate of one every three weeks. The dramatic increase in the size of locomotives during this fairly short period was also unparalleled.It was goods rather than passenger traffic that earned most revenue for many railways. Railway engines consumed about 13 million tons of coal annually and as the pit head price of coal steadily increased, the railways sought ways to reduce their coal consumption and thereby maintain profitability, superheating being an important innovation in this respect at this time.This book closely examines all aspects of steam operations in this era, making use of largely overlooked published official statistics to present a detailed and fascinating picture of the time which has been described as the Golden Age of Britain''s railways

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Book SynopsisLet There Be Light is a groundbreaking history of electrification in Hong Kong. Mark L. Clifford traces how a power company and its visionary founder jumpstarted the British colony’s postwar economic rise and set in motion far-reaching political and social change.Trade ReviewLet There Be Light is a cultural, business, and political history of the world’s single most indispensable technology—electricity generation—in a great city that it helped create. This elegantly written, deeply researched, and thoughtful book offers, in microcosm, a global vision of development, finance, and state engagement with the economy. -- Thomas W. Laqueur, author of The Work of the Dead: A Cultural History of Mortal RemainsAn insightful and vivid history. Mark Clifford challenges the conventional view of Hong Kong as a laissez-faire state. He shows instead the complex and successful collaboration between its government and its most important industry—electricity. At the center stands Lawrence Kadoorie—a colonial British capitalist at the door of communist China, a Jewish entrepreneur in a city riven with antisemitism. This is a valuable history of business and of technology—and of Hong Kong’s and China’s rise. -- Jonathan Kaufman, author of The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern ChinaBeautifully written and rich in fascinating detail, Let There Be Light tells the history of China Light & Power—a company that shaped modern Hong Kong. With scholarly rigor and a journalist’s flair for storytelling, Clifford chronicles the central role a company and its people played in building one of the world’s great cities. An impressive achievement and essential reading for anyone interested in electricity markets, Hong Kong history, or the relationship between businesses and governments more broadly. -- David Sandalow, author of Guide to Chinese Climate PolicyTable of Contents1. Private Light and Colonial Power2. In the Beginning: China Light & Power, 1900–19403. War, Occupation, and New Possibilities, 1941–19464. “The Problem of People,” 1947–19585. Electricity as a Political Project, 1959–19646. “Die-Hard Reactionary” in the Expanding Colonial State, 1964–19737. “Intelligent Anticipation” for “1997 and All That,” 1974–19828. Sing the City ElectricAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented survey of modern lighting design foregrounding its materials, innovators, and far-reaching influenceTrade Review“A user-friendly and thought-provoking volume thanks to its easy-to-navigate structure and carefully considered themes, which are explored in a series of wide-ranging essays...An excellent introduction.”—Charlotte Fiell, World of InteriorsCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2022

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Writing, Long-Form Nonfiction Category""A satisfying read."---Sean Blair, BBC Sky at Night"You’d be hard pressed to find a better choice than a book covering what it would take to get man to another star system, written by one of the world’s leading scientists actively working to turn science fic­tion into science fact."---Sean CW Korsgaard, Analog"In Johnson’s vision, the possibilities are great."---Ramin Skibba, Wired"What will it take to explore a distant star within 100 years? To illuminate the momentousness (and ethics) of sending humans light-years from home, NASA scientist Les Johnson helps us digest mind-boggling numbers—the distance between stars, the energy required to travel that far—while laying out the opportunities and limits of existing technologies. Whether we get there by solar sails or ion thrusters or nuclear bombs, the advances we make in pursuit of interstellar travel will likely also change the way we live on Earth."---Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American"The stars ... are notoriously far away, as the physicist and NASA technologist Les Johnson vividly emphasizes ...The nearest, Proxima Centauri, would take many millennia to reach. Some science-fiction writers, Mr. Johnson explains, have therefore imagined multigenerational “worldships”.... But what will power their vessels? The author entertainingly describes sci-fi options such as warp drives and hyperspace, as well as potentially feasible ones such as antimatter drives, and definitely possible methods such as ion drives, solar sails and nuclear-pulse propulsion, the last involving dropping a continuous series of nukes out the back of your spacecraft and riding the blast waves." * Wall Street Journal *"A sober and careful analysis of the possibility of interstellar travel, written by someone with exactly the right background."---Robert Connon Smith, The Observatory

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""In this spellbinding survey, [Joshua Winn] . . . proves more than up to the task of making astrophysics accessible and enjoyable for lay readers. . . . This inspires wonder at the eccentricities of the universe." * Publishers Weekly *"Due to Winn's straightforward writing style and the book's helpful charts, this work is ideal for non-scientists or beginning astronomers."---Dave Pugl, Library Journal"Belying its modest title, Joshua Winn’s The Little Book of Exoplanets is an extraordinary, far-reaching astronomy book that describes the exploration of planets outside our solar system."---Kristen Rabe, Foreword Reviews"The Little Book of Exoplanets opens up a Universe that is extraordinary and enticing . . . .It is refreshing that Winn trusts his audience enough to dive into the data and show them the true work of an astronomer: making sense of figures. It is this focus on process that gives this work the potential to be an exoplanet classic with staying power."---Emma Johanna Puranen, BBC Sky At Night"Complemented by clear, easy-to-understand illustrations, this is science writing at its best. Winn has produced a witty and engaging overview of a field that is revolutionizing astronomy. The book belongs on the reading list of any curious mind, not to mention the shelves of every library."---T.D. Oswalt, Choice

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Book SynopsisBritain is a land shaped by oil. How does that impact its past, present and future? Trade Review'Tells you all you need to know about oil's part in the industrialisation and deindustrialisation of Britain - how lives were built, how they were destroyed and how we now need to urgently build a green, just and sustainable economy' -- Rebecca Long-Bailey MP‘Vivid and detailed’ -- Financial Times'A vivid, compelling and very human account of how big oil has infiltrated our lives, the people it's enriched and those it's abandoned' -- Caroline Lucas MP'Dripping with delicious detail' -- Aditya Chakrabortty, 'Guardian' journalist'Superbly illustrates how the UK's toxic relationship with oil has defined our politics, our lives and our culture. An engrossing read' -- Jon King, Gang of Four'Compelling. [...] Marriott and Macalister take on the roles of sleuth, archaeologist, and witness to tell a story of oil, money and politics which changed millions of people's lives' -- Madeleine Bunting, author of 'Love of Country: A Hebridean Journey' (Granta, 2017)'As a former oil geologist who worked offshore during the heyday of the North Sea oil boom, I was transported back to those times. This book beautifully captures the mood and spirit of the time, and with a forensic approach it unravels the various political and financial events that took place between the UK government and the oil companies' -- Tim Fairs, former Oil Geologist for Chevron'Truly remarkable. [...] a unique insight into Britain's role and experiences in an oil addicted world' -- Herbert Girardet, Executive Committee Member, Club of Rome'A marvellously rich account of how the oil industry has come to shape contemporary Britain' -- David Beetham, Emeritus Professor of Politics at Leeds'Told with passion and wit, this is a brilliantly original account of oil's lasting national imprint' -- Gavin Bridge, Professor of Geography, Durham University‘A poignant and wonderfully crafted journey that connects the oil industries and global capitalism with local stories. The authors are thoughtful storytellers guiding us through this journey’ -- Farzana Khan, writer and Executive Director of Healing Justice London'A harrowing read ... Marriott and Macalister interweave history and psychogeography. This is refreshing if not seamless: as the narrative style shifts from reportage to the rhythms of speech and prayer you would find in a David Peace novel' -- Guardian‘A stimulating firework display of a book … Crude Britannia demonstrates that, even in the midst of the pressures of practical struggle against the threat of extinction, historical understanding matters’ -- ‘The Ecologist’Table of ContentsList of Maps and Table List of Tracks Prologue: The Last Living Rose PART I: 1940–1979 1. The Whole World Was Aflame روشنايي آسمانها .2 : The Brightness of the Heavens 3. Baby, You Can Drive My Car 4. Dirt Behind the Daydream 5. Only One Road to Paradise PART II: 1979–2008 6. And If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next 7. Tuireadh: Lament 8. Suude ne gbo gima de: The Eye of the Blind 9. Local Hero 10. Stanlow PART III: 2008–2020 11. This Bitter Earth 12. Rough Trade 13. Nexus of Outrage 14. Heading for Extinction Epilogue: The Commonwealth of Wind Notes Selected Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisEngages the lengthy debate over the ivory-bill woodpecker's status by examining reported sightings and extensive efforts to find the rare bird in Louisiana.

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Book SynopsisFacts and figures have been thoroughly updated and the work includes a comprehensive Guide to Resources, incorporating the major published literature along with a vetted list of websites and Internet resources for students and lay readers.Trade ReviewThe book provides an excellent overview of world science and technology for readers at any level...highly recommended. ChoiceTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionPart I.1. Humankind Emerges2. The Reign of the Farmer3. Pharaohs and Engineers4. Greeks Bearing Gifts5. Alexandria and AfterPart II.6. The Enduring East7. The Middle Kingdom8. Indus, Ganges, and Beyond9. The New WorldPart III.10. Plows, Stirrups, Guns, and Plagues11. Copernicus Incites a Revolution12. The Crime and Punishment of Galileo Galilei13. "God said, 'Let Newton be!'"Part IV.14. Textiles, Timber, Coal, and Steam15. Legacies of Revolution: From Newton toEinstein16. Life Itself17. Toolmakers Take Command18. The New Aristotelians19. The Bomb, the Internet, and the Genome20. Under Today's PharaohsAfterwordGuide to ResourcesIllustration CreditsIndex

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Yamaha 4-stroke Motocross Bikes 1998-2008; Models ; WR250F 249cc 2001-2008; WR400F 399cc 1998-2000; WR426F 426cc 2000-2002; WR450F 449cc 2003-2008; YZ250F 249cc 2001-2008; YZ400F 399cc 1998-2000; YZ426F 426cc 2000-2002; YZ450F 449cc 2003-2008; Engine Petrol: 4-stroke 249cc, 399cc, 426cc, 449cc.

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Book SynopsisThe theme for the 2021 conference was System-in-Package (SiP) technology. Papers include discussions on board and system level failure analysis; detecting counterfeit microelectronics; emerging failure analysis techniques and concepts; future challenges of failure analysis; scanning probe analysis; hardware attacks, security, and reverse engineering; microscopy and material characterization; nanoprobing and electrical characterization; and more.In the 21st century, the electronic market will be driven by consumers with demands of immediate entertainment, fast access to information, and communications anywhere in a personalized fashion and at affordable prices. The new challenge is not how many transistors can be built on a single chip, as in System-on-Chip (SoC), but rather how to integrate diverse circuits together predictably, harmoniously, and cost effectively. Instead of getting twice the transistors for the same cost as Moore's Law predicted in the past 50 years, the goal of SiP is to obtain the same number of transistors for half the cost within less than half the time to market.

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Book SynopsisThe original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle What's covered: Saloon and Estate, including special/limited editions, Petrol: 1.8 litre (1749 and 1761cc) and 2.0 litre (1997cc) 4-cyl, Turbo-Diesel: 2.0 litre (1997cc) and 2.2 litre (2179cc)Does NOT cover Coupe, Does NOT cover 2.0 litre Turbo, 2.0 litre direct injection (HPi), 2.2 litre (4-cyl) or 3.0 litre (V6) engines

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Book SynopsisA modern sailor's logbook, designed to last a full season, it allows space for electronic navigation information and narrative.Table of ContentsUsing the logbook; Abbreviations & symbols; The Beaufort Scale; Compass deviation; Log daily pages; Engine log; Radio log; Waypoint list; Dimensions; Expiry dates; Ship's equipment; Visitors' book / crew list; Season summary

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Book SynopsisAsia is home to 60 per cent of the world's population, including the world's two most populous nations, China and India. The region's economic gains and rising middle class are accelerating demand for more consumer goods and a better quality of life. For further economic growth to be realised, the region will need a massive supply of additional energy, three- to five-fold 2020’s amount by 2050. These changes create new business and investment opportunities for domestic companies and overseas participants. Asia’s energy market, already the world’s biggest, will soon be the most advanced. There will be mass adoption of digital technologies, like artificial intelligence, to make the distribution of solar, wind and other clean resources, smarter and more efficient. Led by China, billions of dollars in capital investment will drive the region's shift to green, sustainable energy, replacing polluting and expensive fossil fuels, which will help to rein in climate change. In Asia’s Energy Revolution, leading energy markets analyst and practitioner Joseph Jacobelli explains why Asia is the world’s most important territory for energy transition, how developments in the region will drive change in the rest of the world as well as how it will all be financed. The book discussion includes: Analysis of past events and forward-looking analysis of the industry in the region encompassing commercial, economic, and financial aspects Appraisal of new energy technologies, such as electric vehicles, and digital solutions, such as blockchain for energy Review of the capital flows and sustainable financing channels needed to fund energy infrastructure and tech growth

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the basic knowledge, concepts, terms and development process of high-speed rail (HSR) and summarizes its main achievements at this stage. It mainly expounds the connotation of high-speed rail to readers from two different aspects of theory and technology. The book explains the development process of high-speed rail in terms of time: yesterday's wheel rail high-speed rail, today's maglev high-speed rail and tomorrow's super high-speed rail; and also spatially, making a comparative analysis of the development around the world.This book can be used as a reading material for scientific researchers, engineering technicians, management workers, teachers and students of colleges and universities as well as high-speed railfans.Table of ContentsChapter 1. INTRODUCTION.- Chapter 2. CONCEPTUAL TERMINOLOGY OF HSR.- Chapter 3. ATTRIBUTE CHARACTERISTICS OF HSR.- Chapter 4. Wheel High-speed Rail(WHSR).- Chapter 5. Magnetic High-speed Rail (MHSR).- Chapter 6. SUPER-SPEED RAIL (SSR).- Chapter 7. GLOBAL VILLAGE IN HIGH-SPEED RAIL ENVIRONMENT.- Chapter 8. Reference.

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Book SynopsisWhen Jacques Schneider devised and inaugurated the Coupe d'Aviation Maritime race for seaplanes in 1913, no-one could have predicted the profound effect the Series would have on aircraft design and aeronautical development, not to mention world history. Howard Pixton's 1914 victory in a Sopwith Tabloid biplane surprisingly surpassed the performance of monoplanes and other manufacturers turned back to biplanes. During The Great War aerial combat was almost entirely conducted by biplanes, with their low landing speeds, rapid climb rates and manoeuvrability. Post-war the Races resumed in 1920\. The American Curtiss racing aircraft set the pattern for the 1920s, making way for Harold Mitchell's Supermarines in the 1930's. Having won the 1927 race at Venice Mitchell developed his ground-breaking aircraft into the iconic Spitfire powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. This new generation of British fighter aircraft were to play a decisive role in defeating the Luftwaffe and thwarting the Nazis' invasion plans. This is a fascinating account of the air race series that had a huge influence on the development of flight.

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Book SynopsisThe only contemporary history of the birth of Silicon Valley, from the reporter who had a ringside seat to it all. Over the past five decades, the tech industry has grown into one of the most important sectors of the global economy. Silicon Valley―replete with sprawling office parks, sky-high rents, and countless self-made millionaires―is home to many of its key players. But the origins of Silicon Valley and the tech sector are much humbler. At a time when tech companies’ influence continues to grow, The Big Score chronicles how they began. One of the first reporters on the tech industry beat at the San Jose Mercury-News, Michael S. Malone recounts the feverish efforts of young technologists and entrepreneurs to build something that would change the world―and score them a big payday. Starting with the birth of Hewlett-Packard in the 1930s, Malone illustrates how decades of technological innovation laid the foundation for the meteoric rise of the Valley in the 1970s. Drawing on exclusive, unvarnished interviews, Malone punctuates this history with incisive profiles of tech’s early luminaries―including Nobelist William Shockley and Apple’s Steve Jobs―when they were struggling entrepreneurs working 18-hour days in their garages. And he plunges us into the darker side of the Valley, where espionage, drugs, hellish working conditions, and shocking betrayals shaped the paths for winners and losers in a booming industry. A decades-long story with individual sacrifice, ingenuity, and big money at its core, The Big Score recounts the history of today’s most dynamic sector through its upstart beginnings.Trade Review"As Silicon Valley began its long march to global dominance, one writer was there to record it all--from the tiniest etchings on silicon wafers to the galaxy sized egos that built Apple, Intel, Google and others--and that writer, Mike Malone, turned it into a saga for the ages. He’s been called Silicon Valley’s Boswell, but I think Cecille B. DeMille captures Malone’s epic storytelling power." ―Rich Karlgaard, former Forbes publisher "The Big Score is the definitive chronicle of Silicon Valley’s origins, vividly brought to life by native son Mike Malone. The relentless cycles of invention and reinvention that have defined Silicon Valley for over a century suggest that little is permanent, yet the lessons of its genesis are timeless. In laying bare this dramatic history, Mike helps us understand why Silicon Valley ultimately transcended its geography and inspired the best and brightest to defy the limits of human ingenuity, wherever they are." ―Kim Polese, chairman, CrowdSmart "Mike Malone is the gold standard for telling Silicon Valley’s history. He has witnessed the evolution of the Valley from fruit groves to office parks and has cataloged the world’s dependency on the Valley’s innovative technology. Experience the growth of Silicon Valley through the eyes of a pioneer, friend, reporter, and mentor to so many of us early Valley entrepreneurs." ―Sandy Kurtzig, founder, CEO, and chairman of the ASK Group"Mike Malone’s epic depiction of Silicon Valley was a calling card for me and countless other young entrepreneurs with a background in tech. Malone’s stories captured the essence of Valley culture and the many outsized personalities who helped create this mecca of tech. Years later, this book is still relevant and offers insights into the Valley and its ongoing place in the world." ―Jeff Skoll, first president of eBay “Since 1985, when The Big Score was originally published, the dominant and seemingly enduring companies it documented have mostly fallen by the wayside, and the overall technological landscape is wildly different. And so, while The Big Score continues to exist as an encyclopedic and highly entertaining record of Silicon Valley’s origins, it also provides a glimpse of what’s to come. Nothing ever changes in Silicon Valley, it implicitly testifies, and nothing ever stays the same.” ―Reid Hoffman, partner at Greylock and co-author of Blitzscaling "From its discussion of the Valley's deep roots in the semiconductor industry, to the rise of start-ups, venture capital, and the emergence of new models of management, The Big Score documents the beginnings of a technological transformation. When the book was first published, the microprocessor was kickstaring the computer industry. Today, our greatest innovators continue to build on the work of these early pioneers." ―John Hennessy, president emeritus of Stanford University and chairman, Alphabet Inc. "This is a captivating contemporary history of the pre-internet computer industry. Now, 36 years later, it is a fascinating time capsule chronicling the roots of an explosion that is about to occur. Malone's refreshingly honest new foreword, describing retrospectively what he did and didn't get right, is by itself worth the price of admission." ―Len Shustek, founding chairman, Computer History Museum "The Big Score covers the people and companies that shaped many aspects of early Silicon Valley--people from humble beginnings who took huge risks to accomplish great things while dealing with their own fallibility. This book captures the can-do maker-spirit of the early tech industry and gives us a unique view into a key moment in time." ―Elad Gil, author of High Growth Handbook "The story of Silicon Valley and the digital transformation underway in every facet of our lives can be told from a thousand different vantage points. Read this book to learn that the essential element in the story may not, in fact, be silicon, but rather the people who made it." ―Dan'l Lewin, president and CEO, Computer History Museum "What’s remarkable about The Big Score? It’s truly the first, and by far the best, panoramic history of the Valley’s founding. But more than that, it shows the emergence of Mike Malone as the conscience of Silicon Valley, something the Valley needs now more than ever." ―Ed Clendaniel, editorial page editor, San Jose Mercury-News

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive practical manual for professionals and self-builders, this innovative book explains the many benefits of building with hempcrete. Hempcrete is a building material with excellent, environmentally friendly properties. It's made from lime and hemp shivs (a waste product from hemp fibre growing) and can be used for walks, floor and roof insulation. Hempcrete is breathable, absorbing and emitting moisture; this helps regulate internal humidity, avoiding trapped moisture and mould growth, and creating healthier buildings. It provides excellent acoustic and thermal insulation, and it is lightweight, which reduces construction costs. Whether you're working on a new build or are planning a renovation, The Hempcrete Book tells you everything you need to know to get started with hempcrete. It describes how to source and mix it, and provides a detailed account of construction techniques, highlighting potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. With fully illustrated desTrade ReviewThis book provides clear guidance through its photos, text and sketches on all aspects of building with this ‘deep green’ material and takes our early work forward into the mainstream. It is a must-have for anyone planning to build with hempcrete, whether in renovation or new build projects. -- Ralph Carpenter and Richard Scales, MODECE ARCHITECTS, SuffolkThe book contains lots of good advice and general good building practice... I would recommend this book to anyone working in the field of sustainable building. -- Ian PritchettAny architect, designer, owner or builder thinking of building in hemp or using lime in their build should obtain this book before they start. -- Neil Garrett * The Owner Builder *Eco-friendly and sustainability issues are now a key element in the design process and the authors of this publication proudly affirm that Hempcrete buildings can provide affordable, healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable accommodation. -- Dvid Phythian * Building Engineer *They have a great knowledge of their favourite product, which they willingly share here with those eager to embrace this relatively new wonder product whose origins date to ancient times. -- Self Build & Design MagazineTruly comprehensive and enormously helpful. I wish we’d had this guide when building our Hempcrete homes in Swindon! -- Kevin McCloudIf you are interested in learning more about using living materials for construction and how to use hempcrete for your upcoming projects or tests, I encourage you to get this book today. It is by far, the most detailed version on the market and completely easy to understand. -- Mabelle Plasencia * INmatteria.com *Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Tom Woolley Introduction Part One: Principles of building with hempcrete History and uses of hemp Hemp in construction An introduction to lime Key concepts in sustainable building Getting the basics right Variations on the hemp–lime mix Performance of hempcrete in a building Tools and equipment Health and safety Planning the build Focus on self-build 1: Agan Chy Part Two: Hempcrete construction The hempcrete wall: an overview Foundations and plinth The structural frame Shuttering Mixing hempcrete Placing hempcrete Floors, ceilings and roof insulation Finishes for hempcrete Practicalities on a hempcrete build Restoration and retrofit Focus on self-build 2: Hemp Lime House Part Three: Designing a hempcrete building Design fundamentals Indicative detailing Focus on self-build 3: Bridge End Cottage A look to the future Resources

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Book SynopsisPhillip C. Wankat, Clifton L. Lovell Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering Emeritus at Purdue University, has served as director of undergraduate degree programs at Purdue's School of Engineering Education. His research interests include adsorption, large-scale chromatography, simulated moving bed systems, distillation, and improvements in engineering education. His teaching, research, and service awards have included Purdue's College of Education's 2007 Distinguished Education Alumni Award, the Morrill award (Purdue University's highest faculty award), and the 2016 AIChE Warren K. Lewis award.Table of ContentsPreface xxiii Acknowledgments xxv About the Author xxvii Nomenclature xxix Chapter 1. Introduction to Separation Process Engineering 1 1.0 Summary—Objectives 1 1.1 Importance of Separations 1 1.2 Concept of Equilibrium 3 1.3 Mass Transfer Concepts 4 1.4 Problem-Solving Methods 5 1.5 Units 6 1.6 Computers and Computer Simulations 7 1.7 Prerequisite Material 7 1.8 Other Resources on Separation Process Engineering 9 References 10 Problems 11 Chapter 2. Flash Distillation 13 2.0 Summary—Objectives 13 2.1 Basic Method of Flash Distillation 13 2.2 Form and Sources of Equilibrium Data 15 2.3 Binary VLE 17 2.4 Binary Flash Distillation 26 2.5 Multicomponent VLE 32 2.6 Multicomponent Flash Distillation 36 2.7 Simultaneous Multicomponent Convergence 40 2.8 Three-Phase Flash Calculations 45 2.9 Size Calculation 45 2.10 Using Existing Flash Drums 50 References 51 Problems 52 Appendix A. Computer Simulation of Flash Distillation 62 Lab 1. Introduction to Aspen Plus 62 Lab 2. Flash Distillation 69 Appendix B. Spreadsheets for Flash Distillation 72 Chapter 3. Introduction to Column Distillation 75 3.0 Summary—Objectives 75 3.1 Developing a Distillation Cascade 75 3.2 Tray Column Distillation Equipment 82 3.3 Safety 85 3.4 Specifications 86 3.5 External Column Balances 88 References 92 Problems 92 Chapter 4. Binary Column Distillation: Internal Stage-by-Stage Balances 99 4.0 Summary—Objectives 99 4.1 Internal Balances 99 4.2 Binary Stage-by-Stage Solution Methods 103 4.3 Introduction to the McCabe-Thiele Method 109 4.4 Feed Line 113 4.5 Complete McCabe-Thiele Method 120 4.6 Profiles for Binary Distillation 123 4.7 Open Steam Heating 125 4.8 General McCabe-Thiele Analysis Procedure 129 4.9 Other Distillation Column Situations 134 4.10 Limiting Operating Conditions 141 4.11 Efficiencies 143 4.12 Subcooled Reflux and Superheated Boilup 145 4.13 Simulation Problems 146 4.14 New Uses for Old Columns 148 4.15 Comparisons between Analytical and Graphical Methods 149 References 150 Problems 150 Appendix A. Computer Simulation of Binary Distillation 165 Lab 3. Binary Distillation 165 Appendix B. Spreadsheet for Binary Distillation 169 Chapter 5. Introduction to Multicomponent Distillation 171 5.0 Summary—Objectives 171 5.1 Calculational Difficulties of Multicomponent Distillation 171 5.2 Profiles for Multicomponent Distillation 176 5.3 Stage-by-Stage Calculations for CMO 181 References 186 Problems 187 Appendix A. Simplified Spreadsheet for Stage-by-Stage Calculations for Ternary Distillation 192 Chapter 6. Exact Calculation Procedures for Multicomponent Distillation 195 6.0 Summary—Objectives 195 6.1 Introduction to Matrix Solution for Multicomponent Distillation 195 6.2 Component Mass Balances in Matrix Form 196 6.3 Initial Guesses for Flow Rates and Temperatures 200 6.4 Temperature Convergence 201 6.5 Energy Balances in Matrix Form 203 6.6 Introduction to Naphtali-Sandholm Simultaneous Convergence Method 206 6.7 Discussion 207 References 208 Problems 208 Appendix. Computer Simulations for Multicomponent Column Distillation 214 Lab 4. Simulation of Multicomponent Distillation 214 Lab 5. Pressure Effects and Tray Efficiencies 216 Lab 6. Coupled Columns 220 Chapter 7. Approximate Shortcut Methods for Multicomponent Distillation 223 7.0 Summary—Objectives 223 7.1 Total Reflux: Fenske Equation 223 7.2 Minimum Reflux: Underwood Equations 228 7.3 Gilliland Correlation for Number of Stages at Finite Reflux Ratios 231 References 234 Problems 235 Chapter 8. Introduction to Complex Distillation Methods 241 8.0 Summary—Objectives 241 8.1 Breaking Azeotropes with Hybrid Separations 241 8.2 Binary Heterogeneous Azeotropic Distillation Processes 243 8.3 Continuous Steam Distillation 251 8.4 Pressure-Swing Distillation Processes 257 8.5 Complex Ternary Distillation Systems 259 8.6 Extractive Distillation 266 8.7 Azeotropic Distillation with Added Solvent 272 8.8 Distillation with Chemical Reaction 274 References 277 Problems 278 Appendix A. Simulation of Complex Distillation Systems 292 Lab 7. Pressure-Swing Distillation for Separating Azeotropes 292 Lab 8. Binary Distillation of Systems with Heterogeneous Azeotropes 295 Lab 9. Simulation of Extractive Distillation 298 Appendix B. Spreadsheet for Distillation curve Generation for Constant Relative Volatility at Total Reflux 302 Chapter 9. Batch Distillation 303 9.0 Summary—Objectives 303 9.1 Introduction to Batch Distillation 303 9.2 Batch Distillation: Rayleigh Equation 305 9.3 Simple Binary Batch Distillation 307 9.4 Constant-Mole Batch Distillation 312 9.5 Batch Steam Distillation 314 9.6 Multistage Binary Batch Distillation 317 9.7 Multicomponent Simple Batch Distillation and Residue Curve Calculations 321 9.8 Operating Time 324 References 326 Problems 326 Appendix A. Calculations for Simple Multicomponent Batch Distillation and Residue Curve Analysis 334 Chapter 10. Staged and Packed Column Design 337 10.0 Summary—Objectives 337 10.1 Staged Column Equipment Description 338 10.2 Tray Efficiencies 344 10.3 Column Diameter Calculations 351 10.4 Balancing Calculated Diameters 356 10.5 Sieve Tray Layout and Tray Hydraulics 358 10.6 Valve Tray Design 364 10.7 Introduction to Packed Column Design 366 10.8 Packings and Packed Column Internals 366 10.9 Packed Column Design: HETP Method 368 10.10 Packed Column Flooding and Diameter Calculation 371 10.11 Economic Trade-Offs for Packed Columns 378 10.12 Choice of Column Type 379 10.13 Fire Hazards of Structured Packings 381 References 382 Problems 385 Appendix. Tray and Downcomer Design with Computer Simulator 392 Lab 10. Detailed Design 392 Chapter 11. Economics and Energy Efficiency in Distillation 397 11.0 Summary—Objectives 397 11.1 Equipment Costs 397 11.2 Basic Heat Exchanger Design 404 11.3 Design and Operating Effects on Costs 406 11.4 Changes in Plant Operating Rates 414 11.5 Energy Reduction in Binary Distillation Systems 415 11.6 Synthesis of Column Sequences for Almost Ideal Multicomponent Distillation 419 11.7 Synthesis of Distillation Systems for Nonideal Ternary Systems 425 11.8 Next Steps 429 References 430 Problems 431 Chapter 12. Absorption and Stripping 439 12.0 Summary—Objectives 440 12.1 Absorption and Stripping Equilibria 441 12.2 McCabe-Thiele Solution for Dilute Absorption 444 12.3 Stripping Analysis for Dilute Systems 446 12.4 Analytical Solution for Dilute Systems: Kremser Equation 447 12.5 Efficiencies 452 12.6 McCabe-Thiele Analysis for More Concentrated Systems 453 12.7 Column Diameter 457 12.8 Dilute Multisolute Absorbers and Strippers 458 12.9 Matrix Solution for Concentrated Absorbers and Strippers 460 12.10 Irreversible Absorption and Cocurrent Cascades 463 References 465 Problems 466 Appendix. Computer Simulations of Absorption and Stripping 474 Lab 11. Absorption and Stripping 474 Chapter 13. Liquid-Liquid Extraction 481 13.0 Summary—Objectives 481 13.1 Introduction to Extraction Processes and Equipment 481 13.2 Equilibrium for Dilute Systems and Solvent Selection 486 13.3 Dilute, Immiscible, Countercurrent Extraction 489 13.4 Immiscible Single-Stage and Crossflow Extraction 499 13.5 Concentrated Immiscible Extraction 502 13.6 Immiscible Batch Extraction 506 13.7 Extraction Equilibrium for Partially Miscible Ternary Systems 508 13.8 Mixing Calculations and the Lever-Arm Rule 511 13.9 Partially Miscible Single-Stage and Crossflow Systems 513 13.10 Partially Miscible Countercurrent Extraction 516 13.11 Relationship Between McCabe-Thiele and Triangular Diagrams for Partially Miscible Systems 522 13.12 Minimum Solvent Rate for Partially Miscible Systems 523 13.13 Extraction Computer Simulations 525 13.14 Design of Mixer-Settlers 526 References 537 Problems 538 Appendix. Computer Simulation of Extraction 545 Lab 12. Extraction 545 Chapter 14. Washing, Leaching, and Supercritical Extraction 551 14.0 Summary—Objectives 551 14.1 Generalized McCabe-Thiele and Kremser Procedures 551 14.2 Washing 552 14.3 Leaching 559 14.4 Introduction to Supercritical Fluid Extraction 565 References 568 Problems 568 Chapter 15. Introduction to Diffusion and Mass Transfer 575 15.0 Summary−Objectives 576 15.1 Molecular Movement Leads to Mass Transfer 577 15.2 Fickian Model of Diffusivity 578 15.3 Values and Correlations for Fickian Binary Diffusivities 593 15.4 Linear Driving-Force Model of Mass Transfer for Binary Systems 601 15.5 Correlations for Mass Transfer Coefficients 615 15.6 Difficulties with Fickian Diffusion Model 626 15.7 Maxwell-Stefan Model of Diffusion and Mass Transfer 627 15.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Diffusion and Mass Transfer Models 641 15.9 Useful Approximate Values 642 References 642 Problems 643 Appendix. Spreadsheets for Examples 15-10 and 15-11 650 Chapter 16. Mass Transfer Analyses for Distillation, Absorption, Stripping, and Extraction 653 16.0 Summary—Objectives 653 16.1 HTU-NTU Analysis of Packed Distillation Columns 653 16.2 Relationship of HETP and HTU 661 16.3 Correlations for HTU Values for Packings 663 16.4 HTU-NTU Analysis of Absorbers and Strippers 670 16.5 HTU-NTU Analysis of Cocurrent Absorbers 675 16.6 Prediction of Distillation Tray Efficiency 677 16.7 Mass Transfer Analysis of Extraction 679 16.7.4.3 Conservative Estimation of Mass Transfer Coefficients for Extraction 689 16.8 Rate-Based Analysis of Distillation 690 References 693 Problems 695 Appendix. Computer Rate-Based Simulation of Distillation 702 Lab 13. Rate-Based Modeling of Distillation 702 Chapter 17. Crystallization from Solution 705 17.0 Summary–Objectives 706 17.1 Basic Principles of Crystallization from Solution 706 17.2 Continuous Cooling Crystallizers 712 17.3 Evaporative and Vacuum Crystallizers 722 17.4 Experimental Crystal Size Distribution 729 17.5 Introduction to Population Balances 734 17.6 Crystal Size Distributions for MSMPR Crystallizers 736 17.7 Seeding 750 17.8 Scaleup 755 17.9 Batch and Semibatch Crystallization 756 17.10 Precipitation 761 References 764 Problems 765 Appendix. Spreadsheet 772 Chapter 18. Melt Crystallization 773 18.0 Summary–Objectives 773 18.1 Equilibrium Calculations for Melt Crystallization 774 18.2 Suspension Melt Crystallization 780 18.3 Introduction to Solid-Layer Crystallization Processes: Progressive Freezing 793 18.4 Static Solid-Layer Melt Crystallization Process 808 18.5 Dynamic Solid-Layer Melt Crystallization 809 18.6 Zone Melting 819 18.7 Post-Crystallization Processing 824 18.8 Scaleup 827 18.9 Hybrid Crystallization–Distillation Processes 828 18.10 Predictions 833 References 834 Problems 836 Chapter 19. Introduction to Membrane Separation Processes 841 19.0 Summary—Objectives 844 19.1 Membrane Separation Equipment 844 19.2 Membrane Concepts 847 19.3 Gas Permeation (GP) 850 19.4 Osmosis and Reverse Osmosis (RO) 865 19.5 Ultrafiltration (UF)` 881 19.6 Pervaporation 891 19.7 Bulk Flow Pattern Effects 902 References 905 Problems 907 Appendix A. Spreadsheet for Crossflow GP 918 Chapter 20. Introduction to Adsorption, Chromatography, and Ion Exchange 923 20.0 Summary—Objectives 924 20.1 Adsorbents and Adsorption Equilibrium 924 20.2 Solute Movement Analysis for Linear Systems: Basics and Applications to Chromatography 935 20.3 Solute Movement Analysis for Linear Systems: Temperature and Pressure Swing Adsorption and Simulated Moving Beds 942 20.4 Nonlinear Solute Movement Analysis 963 20.5 Ion Exchange 970 References 978 Problems 980 Chapter 21. Mass Transfer Analysis of Adsorption, Chromatography, and Ion Exchange 991 21.0 Summary—Objectives 991 21.1 Mass and Energy Transfer in Packed Beds 991 21.2 Mass Transfer Solutions for Linear Systems 1000 21.3 Nonlinear Systems 1008 21.4 Checklist for Practical Design and Operation 1019 References 1021 Problems 1022 Appendix. Aspen Chromatography Simulator 1030 Lab AC1. Introduction to Aspen Chromatography 1031 Lab AC2. Convergence for Linear Isotherms 1035 Lab AC3. Convergence for Nonlinear Isotherms 1036 Lab AC4. Cycle Organizer 1038 Lab AC5. Flow Reversal 1041 Lab AC6. Ion Exchange 1045 Lab AC7. SMB and TMB 1048 Lab AC8. Thermal Systems 1051 Answers to Selected Problems 1057 Appendix A. Aspen Plus Troubleshooting Guide for Separations 1063 Appendix B. Instructions for Fitting VLE and LLE Data with Aspen Plus 1067 Appendix C. Unit Conversions and Physical Constants 1071 Appendix D. Data Locations 1073 Index

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Book SynopsisNicolas Joly is responsible for producing some of the finest and most highly esteemed wines of France at his Coulee de Serrant vineyard. Practising the biodynamic method of agriculture - sometimes referred to as 'premium organic' - he is at the forefront of a movement to return to the concept of terroir, as full expression and embodiment of a particular grape-growing locality, or appelation. Today even expensive wines, made under strictly regulated controls and standards, are tainted by the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and manipulated in the cellar through the use of osmosis and the additions of aromatic yeasts and enzymes. To counter such trends, a new 'Charter of Quality', run by organic and biodynamic viticulturists, guarantees that the appelation comes to full, authentic expression. To aid this process, biodynamic winegrowers like Joly use special planting methods and preparations that enhance and invigorate the soil, bringing it into harmony with the forces of sun, moon and cosmos to embed the vine in a rich, living context.Trade Review'Nicolas Joly is right: he is not a winemaker. He is a thinker, a talker and an idealist, with a captivating passion for his work. His wine is simply the end result of a much greater process.' - DECANTER 'Under Joly's biodynamic care, this historic vineyard produces one of the most distinctive and expressive wines of the Loire.' - WINE AND SPIRIT 'The quartet of his 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 vintages may have been the greatest white wine produced in France. The incredible splendour of the bodies of these wines sends all the other famous vintages back to school. The originality of the perfumes is absolute.' - REVUE DES VIN DE FRANCE 'Coulee de Serrant ... among the most distinctive wines today...' - WINE SPECTATOR

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Book Synopsis“I love your ideas, but I only have a few acres. How do I do this at my scale?” Success with domestic livestock does not require large land bases. Joel Salatin and his family’s Polyface Farm in Virginia lead the world in animal-friendly and ecologically authentic, commercial, pasture-based livestock production. In Polyface Micro he adapts the ideas and protocols to small holdings (including apartments)! Homesteaders can increase production, enjoy healthy animals, and create aesthetically and aromatically pleasant livestock systems. Whether you’re a new or seasoned homesteader, you’ll find tips and inspiration as Joel coaches you toward success and abundance.

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Book SynopsisNatural farming, however, pushes aside all conditions and, knocking away the precepts from which science operates, strives to find the laws and principles in force at the true source.

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Book SynopsisIf you finished the projects in Make: Electronics, or if you're already familiar with the material in that book, you're ready for Make: More Electronics. Right away, you'll start working on real projects, and you'll explore all the key components and essential principles through the book's collection of experiments.

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Book SynopsisAn expert account of the development, role, and capabilities of the S-300 and S-400 air defence missile systems, key strategic weapons in Putin's Russia. Few modern missile systems have had such significance as the S-300 family. Highly regarded technically, Russia's most powerful air-defense systems have been a major strategic asset to the country, exported to major powers around the world, and are a key weapon in many international hotspots and in recent wars. In this book, professional missile systems analyst Steve Zaloga uses his specialist knowledge to assess and analyse them in detail. He explains that the S-300 is, in fact, three systems: the S-300P, designed as a replacement for older Soviet strategic SAM systems, the S-300V, developed to defend against Pershing ballistic missiles, and the S-300F, designed for ship defense. He also considers the supplementary S-350 system and the new-generation S-400 system, deployed in Syria and sold to both China and Turkey. An assessmentTrade ReviewThe book is packed with illustrations and photos and technical information. -- Susan Wilson * Army Rumour Service *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ORIGINS S-300P Biryuza (SA-10A Grumble) S-300PS Volkhov M6 S-50 Moscow Defense Ring The second generation: S-300PM Volkhov M-6M (SA-20A Gargoyle) S-300PMU Export System Catering to the export market: S-300PMU-2 Favorit (SA-20B Gargoyle) S-350 Vityaz The third generation: S-400 Triumf (SA-21A Growler) The Naval S-300F Fort/Rif (SA-N-6 Grumble) S-300V (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) S-300VM (SA-23) S-500 Prometey ATBM ASSESSMENT FURTHER READING

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Book SynopsisR.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois-Urbana with a B.S. in Civil Engineering (major in Structures) and an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbeler's professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural and stress analysis work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as at Sargent and Lundy in Chicago. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.Table of Contents General Principles Force Vectors Equilibrium of a Particle Force System Resultants Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Structural Analysis Internal Forces Friction Center of Gravity and Centroid Moments of Inertia Virtual Work Appendix Mathematical Review and Expressions Fundamental Problems Solutions and Answers Review Problem Solutions

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