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Author : K. Pitilakis,H. Crowley,A.M. Kaynia
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400778726

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SYNER-G: Typology Definition and Fragility Functions for Physical Elements at Seismic Risk by K. Pitilakis,H. Crowley,A.M. Kaynia Pdf

Fragility functions constitute an emerging tool for the probabilistic seismic risk assessment of buildings, infrastructures and lifeline systems. The work presented in this book is a partial product of a European Union funded research project SYNER-G (FP7 Theme 6: Environment) where existing knowledge has been reviewed in order to extract the most appropriate fragility functions for the vulnerability analysis and loss estimation of the majority of structures and civil works exposed to earthquake hazard. Results of other relevant European projects and international initiatives are also incorporated in the book. In several cases new fragility and vulnerability functions have been developed in order to better represent the specific characteristics of European elements at risk. Several European and non-European institutes and Universities collaborated efficiently to capitalize upon existing knowledge. State-of-the-art methods are described, existing fragility curves are reviewed and, where necessary, new ones are proposed for buildings, lifelines, transportation infrastructures as well as for utilities and critical facilities. Taxonomy and typology definitions are synthesized and the treatment of related uncertainties is discussed. A fragility function manager tool and fragility functions in electronic form are provided on extras.springer.com. Audience The book aims to be a standard reference on the fragility functions to be used for the seismic vulnerability and probabilistic risk assessment of the most important elements at risk. It is of particular interest to earthquake engineers, scientists and researchers working in the field of earthquake risk assessment, as well as the insurance industry, civil protection and emergency management agencies.

Author : Richard Stoneman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000411836

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Megasthenes' Indica by Richard Stoneman Pdf

This book provides a new translation of all the surviving portions of the description of India written by Megasthenes in about 310 BCE, the fullest account of Indian geography, history and customs available to the classical world. The Indica was a pioneering work of ethnography that exemplified a new direction in Hellenistic writing; India was little-known to the Greeks before the expedition of Alexander the Great in 326–325 BCE, and Megasthenes, who resided as an ambassador in the Maurya capital Pataliputra for some time, provided the classical world with most of what it knew about India. Megasthenes’ book, which became a classic in antiquity, now survives only in fragments preserved in other Greek and Latin authors. Stoneman’s work offers a reliable and accessible version of all the writings that can plausibly be ascribed to Megasthenes. His subject ranges from detailed accounts of social structure and the royal household, to descriptions of elephant hunting and Indian philosophical ideas. His book is the only written source contemporary with the Maurya kingdom of Candragupta, since writing was not in use in India at this date. This translation provides a path to clearer understanding of Greek ethnography and a valuable resource on Indian history. The book will be of value not only to classical scholars with an interest in Hellenistic history and cultural attitudes, and to their students, but also to scholars working on the early history of India, who have had to rely (unless they are also Greek scholars) on scattered and dated collections of evidence.

Author : Simon S. Haykin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015066733950

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New Directions in Statistical Signal Processing by Simon S. Haykin Pdf

Leading researchers in signal processing and neural computation present work aimed at promoting the interaction and cross-fertilization between the two fields. Signal processing and neural computation have separately and significantly influenced many disciplines, but the cross-fertilization of the two fields has begun only recently. Research now shows that each has much to teach the other, as we see highly sophisticated kinds of signal processing and elaborate hierachical levels of neural computation performed side by side in the brain. In New Directions in Statistical Signal Processing, leading researchers from both signal processing and neural computation present new work that aims to promote interaction between the two disciplines.The book's 14 chapters, almost evenly divided between signal processing and neural computation, begin with the brain and move on to communication, signal processing, and learning systems. They examine such topics as how computational models help us understand the brain's information processing, how an intelligent machine could solve the "cocktail party problem" with "active audition" in a noisy environment, graphical and network structure modeling approaches, uncertainty in network communications, the geometric approach to blind signal processing, game-theoretic learning algorithms, and observable operator models (OOMs) as an alternative to hidden Markov models (HMMs).

Author : John R. Bryson,Chloe Billing,William Graves,Godfrey Yeung
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1789908507

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A Research Agenda for Manufacturing Industries in the Global Economy by John R. Bryson,Chloe Billing,William Graves,Godfrey Yeung Pdf

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This timely Research Agenda provides a state-of-the-art review of existing research on manufacturing, as well as highlighting key areas of study to advance the field. Expert contributors from across the globe analyse the central role of manufacturing industries in the global economy, considering it as a multi-scalar process and assessing the impact of climate change in necessitating the decarbonization of production processes. Chapters identify and explore disruptive innovations in production technologies, including additive manufacturing, and their implications for future research. The book further highlights megatrends in automotive, electronics and emerging industries, including small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, Asian electronics production networks, global production networks, and operations and supply chain management. It develops a framework for accessing corporate elites and for guiding the process of undertaking qualitative semi-structured interviews. This Research Agenda will be a critical collection for economic geography, urban studies, city and regional planning, and business and management studies scholars seeking a forward-looking approach to the topic. It will also be useful to policymakers and practitioners working in regional economic development and planning.

Author : Kearrin Sims,Nicola Banks,Susan Engel,Paul Hodge,Jonathan Makuwira,Naohiro Nakamura,Jonathan Rigg,Albert Salamanca,Pichamon Yeophantong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 923 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000516104

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The Routledge Handbook of Global Development by Kearrin Sims,Nicola Banks,Susan Engel,Paul Hodge,Jonathan Makuwira,Naohiro Nakamura,Jonathan Rigg,Albert Salamanca,Pichamon Yeophantong Pdf

This Handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of some of the world’s most pressing global development challenges – including how they may be better understood and addressed through innovative practices and approaches to learning and teaching. Featuring 61 contributions from leading and emerging academics and practitioners, this multidisciplinary volume is organized into five thematic parts exploring: changes in global development financing, ideologies, norms and partnerships; interrelationships between development, natural environments and inequality; shifts in critical development challenges, and; new possibilities for positive change. Collectively, the handbook demonstrates that global development challenges are becoming increasingly complex and multi-faceted and are to be found in the Global ‘North’ as much as the ‘South’. It draws attention to structural inequality and disadvantage alongside possibilities for positive change. The Handbook will serve as a valuable resource for students and scholars across multiple disciplines including Development Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Global Studies, Indigenous and Postcolonial Studies, Political Science, and Urban Studies.

Author : Habib, Maki K.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781799886877

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Handbook of Research on New Investigations in Artificial Life, AI, and Machine Learning by Habib, Maki K. Pdf

As technology spreads globally, researchers and scientists continue to develop and study the strategy behind creating artificial life. This research field is ever expanding, and it is essential to stay current in the contemporary trends in artificial life, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This an important topic for researchers and scientists in the field as well as industry leaders who may adapt this technology. The Handbook of Research on New Investigations in Artificial Life, AI, and Machine Learning provides concepts, theories, systems, technologies, and procedures that exhibit properties, phenomena, or abilities of any living system or human. This major reference work includes the most up-to-date research on techniques and technologies supporting AI and machine learning. Covering topics such as behavior classification, quality control, and smart medical devices, it serves as an essential resource for graduate students, academicians, stakeholders, practitioners, and researchers and scientists studying artificial life, cognition, AI, biological inspiration, machine learning, and more.

Author : David Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781350214101

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The Bloomsbury Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations, 600-1500 by David Thomas Pdf

This Reader brings together nearly 80 extracts from major works by Christians and Muslims that reflect their reciprocal knowledge and attitudes. It spans the period from the early 7th century, when Islam originated, to 1500. The general introduction provides a historical and geographical summary of Christian-Muslim encounters in the period and a short account of the religious, intellectual and social circumstances in which encounters took place and works were written. Topics from the Christian perspective include: condemnations of the Qur'an as a fake and Muhammad as a fraud, depictions of Islam as a sign of the final judgement, and proofs that it was a Christian heresy. On the Muslim side they include: demonstrations of the Bible as corrupt, proofs that Christian doctrines were illogical, comments on the inferior status of Christians, and accounts of Christian and Muslim scholars in collaboration together. Each of the six parts contains the following pedagogical features: -A short introduction -An introduction to each passage and author -Notes explaining terms that readers might not have previously encountered

Author : Chretien de Troyes,Chrétien (de Troyes)
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1987-09-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780300038385

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Yvain by Chretien de Troyes,Chrétien (de Troyes) Pdf

A twelfth-century poem by the creator of the Arthurian romance describes the courageous exploits and triumphs of a brave lord who tries to win back his deserted wife's love

Author : Steven D. Galbraith
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030953126

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Topics in Cryptology – CT-RSA 2022 by Steven D. Galbraith Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Cryptographer's Track at the RSA Conference 2022, CT-RSA 2022, held in San Francisco, CA, USA, in February 2022.* The 24 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 87 submissions. CT-RSA is the track devoted to scientific papers on cryptography, public-key to symmetric-key cryptography and from crypto-graphic protocols to primitives and their implementation security. *The conference was held as a hybrid event.

Author : Agarwala R S,Agarwala Deepak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8121914825

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Mathematics For M.C.A. by Agarwala R S,Agarwala Deepak Pdf

Author : A. L. O. E.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : NLS:V000615694

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My Neighbour's Shoes; Or, Feeling for Others. A Tale by A. L. O. E. Pdf

Archie has a dream that a fairy magically transforms him to walk in the shoes of those less fortunate than himself. It is a new Archie that plays with his cousin, Lina, the next day.

Author : Prithvi Perepa
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784507015

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Autism, Ethnicity and Culture by Prithvi Perepa Pdf

Autism affects all ethnicities, yet professionals do not always have the skills required to support the diverse needs of autistic young people and their families from different communities. As a result, families from these communities often experience issues in getting a diagnosis, access to educational and social care settings, appropriateness of social skills being taught to children, and misinterpretation of behaviour exhibited by these children, which can also lead to higher rates of exclusions. This innovative book provides professionals with knowledge about the issues faced and equips them with practical strategies to resolve them. Drawing on his extensive experience and research, Perepa combines a comprehensive overview of autism and minority ethnic communities with guidance on how best to support children and young people from these communities. An essential resource for professionals working in our increasingly multicultural society.

Author : Bennett H. Wall
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1391314972

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Charles Pettigrew, First Bishop-Elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church (Classic Reprint) by Bennett H. Wall Pdf

Excerpt from Charles Pettigrew, First Bishop-Elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church As soon as he received the news of his appointment, Pettigrew resigned his position in Bute County and moved to Edenton. He became a member of the Church of England about this time and obtained a position as lay reader of St. Paul's Church in Edenton. Since several members of the vestry of St. Paul's Parish were trustees of the academy, it is reasonable to assume that he had contacted these men and made known to them his desire to become a minister of the Church of England. Whether or not that View is correct, it is known that while occupying the positions of schoolmaster and lay reader he engaged in the studies expected of candidates for ordination in that church. In the spring of 1775 he sailed for London where he was duly ordained deacon and priest by the bishops of London and Rochester. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Leslie Schroeder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1803200618

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The Easy Pit Boss Wood Pellet Grill And Smoker Cookbook by Leslie Schroeder Pdf

Are you looking for the best device for delicious BBQ and grilled meals? If yes, keep reading. What's the best way to infuse your barbecue fixings with that quintessential, smoky flavor? This book explains everything you need to know-picking the right pellet flavors, maximizing the potential of your smoker-grill, and mastering cold-smoke and slow-roast techniques. You'll be delighted to find that most of the ingredients used in the recipes can be found at your local grocery store, and can satisfy your appetite and fit your budget. In this book you will find: How to use your Pit Boss Tips and tricks for the perfect BBQ Easy and Easy to find recipes The right pellet for the best BBQ Perfect grilling/smoking recipes for any occasion And much more! Also inside the book, you'll find all the information you'll need, and with this book, you can make your life easier, while cutting down the chances of failure into the bargain! Get your copy NOW!

Author : Maheshwari G D
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8121917344

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Complete Guide to Career Planning by Maheshwari G D Pdf