Continuum

Author : Chella Man
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593223482

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Continuum by Chella Man Pdf

Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. "Chella chronicles the value in creating your own mold in order to reclaim your space and to feel represented in this always ever-evolving world, and he inspires others to stretch what it means to be human--and there's no right way."--Nyle DiMarco (model, actor, and Deaf activist) "Full of heart, grace and precision, Chella Man charts his path toward himself in a world not yet equipped for all he encompasses. An affirming, artistic and accessible primer for anyone searching for themselves or yearning to learn about others."--Janet Mock (Bestselling author of Redefining Realness and Surpassing Certainty) "Chella is the future. A total visionary and a wonderful example of a human being in every way. A master of empathy, courage, and growth."--Jameela Jamil (actress, model, writer, and activist) "Navigating social norms can be so damn confusing and traumatic as a kid, but Chella shows that there is always a degree of dignity behind each step as we venture closer to the self."--Christine Sun Kim (sound artist and composer) "Chella Man's journey is as compelling as it is brave and candid. I can't even imagine all the boxes people wanted to put him into and yet, he has emerged triumphant. His story will resonate with anyone who has a desire to be their true self. I can't wait to see the next chapter of his extraordinary life." --Marlee Matlin (Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress, author, and activist) In Continuum, fine artist, activist, and Titans actor Chella Man uses his own experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color to talk about cultivating self-acceptance and acting as one's own representation. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. "What constructs in your life must you unlearn to support inclusivity and respect for all?" This is a question that artist, actor, and activist Chella Man wrestles with in this powerful and honest essay. A story of coping and resilience, Chella journeys through his experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color, and shows us that identity lies on a continuum -- a beautiful, messy, and ever-evolving road of exploration.

Author : Sami Pihlström
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781441114945

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The Continuum Companion to Pragmatism by Sami Pihlström Pdf

The Continuum Companion to Pragmatism offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked by pragmatism - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Twelve specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to aesthetics, economics, education, ethics, history, law, metaphysics, politics, race, religion, science and technology, language, and social theory. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary pragmatism or modern American philosophy more generally.

Author : Kari Santaoja,J. N. Reddy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781316517352

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Continuum Thermodynamics and Material Modelling by Kari Santaoja,J. N. Reddy Pdf

A complete treatment of continuum thermodynamics with applications to material modelling, packed with examples and illustrations.

Author : W. Michael Lai,David Rubin,Erhard Krempl
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750628944

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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics by W. Michael Lai,David Rubin,Erhard Krempl Pdf

Continuum mechanics studies the response of materials to different loading conditions. The concept of tensors is introduced through the idea of linear transformation, and the interrelation of direct notation, indicial notation, and matrix operations is also presented. A wide range of idealized materials are considered through simple static and dynamic problems.

Author : Carla Guidotti,Maria Allegrini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642717789

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Photons and Continuum States of Atoms and Molecules by Carla Guidotti,Maria Allegrini Pdf

Since 1981 there has been an attempt in Europe to organize a series of small meetings/workshops/tavole rotonde with the aim of bringing together physi cists and chemists interested in problems concerning atoms or molecules in teracting with external photons where the continua are investigated. The number of problems that fall into this category turns out to be vast. However, it is not possible to make a strict separation into problems con cerning atomic and molecular collisions and those related to the usual spec troscopy. This admixture of two disciplines, discussions on the role of photons and on the interaction of external electromagnetic fields with the continuum provided a central motivation for these workshops. The fourth of this series of meetings was held at Cortona between June 16 and 20, 1986. It was attended by about 100 researchers in the field and there were 43 presentations, all having equal time. These talks form the subject matter of this volume. The idea of publishing the proceedings of these meetings is not new. It allows one to have small meetings in which the subject matter can be discussed at length in a lively atmosphere. However, after the meeting is over, the speakers can collect their thoughts and produce articles in which the results of their interaction with the other participants can be incorporated.

Author : E. Kröner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783709128626

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Statistical Continuum Mechanics by E. Kröner Pdf

Author : Franz Brentano
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135175856

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Philosophical Investigations on Time, Space and the Continuum (Routledge Revivals) by Franz Brentano Pdf

Franz Brentano is recognised as one of the most important philosophers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This work, first published in English in 1988, besides being an important contribution to metaphysics in its own right, has considerable historical importance through its influence on Husserl’s views on internal time consciousness. The work is preceded by a long introduction by Stephan Körner in collaboration with Brentano’s literary executor.

Author : Dierk Raabe,Franz Roters,Frédéric Barlat,Long-Qing Chen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3527307605

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Continuum Scale Simulation of Engineering Materials by Dierk Raabe,Franz Roters,Frédéric Barlat,Long-Qing Chen Pdf

Die Simulation von Materialien gehört zu den interessantesten neuen Forschungsgebieten der Ingenieurwissenschaften. Dieser Band spricht alle wichtigen Aspekte des Themas an, von den mathematischen Grundlagen der Simulation über Anwendungen beim Design von Mikrostrukturen bis zur computergestützten Werkstoffauswahl und -entwicklung. Doktoranden und Praktiker aus Materialwissenschaft und Technik lernen, aus den existierenden Simulationsmethoden den für ihr Problem am besten geeigneten Ansatz auszuwählen.

Author : Stephen Bechtel,Robert Lowe
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123948342

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Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics by Stephen Bechtel,Robert Lowe Pdf

Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics provides a clear and rigorous presentation of continuum mechanics for engineers, physicists, applied mathematicians, and materials scientists. This book emphasizes the role of thermodynamics in constitutive modeling, with detailed application to nonlinear elastic solids, viscous fluids, and modern smart materials. While emphasizing advanced material modeling, special attention is also devoted to developing novel theories for incompressible and thermally expanding materials. A wealth of carefully chosen examples and exercises illuminate the subject matter and facilitate self-study. Uses direct notation for a clear and straightforward presentation of the mathematics, leading to a better understanding of the underlying physics Covers high-interest research areas such as small- and large-deformation continuum electrodynamics, with application to smart materials used in intelligent systems and structures Offers a unique approach to modeling incompressibility and thermal expansion, based on the authors’ own research

Author : Bilen Emek Abali,Holm Altenbach,Francesco dell'Isola,Victor A. Eremeyev,Andreas Öchsner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030133078

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New Achievements in Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics by Bilen Emek Abali,Holm Altenbach,Francesco dell'Isola,Victor A. Eremeyev,Andreas Öchsner Pdf

This book presents a liber amicorum dedicated to Wolfgang H. Müller, and highlights recent advances in Prof. Müller’s major fields of research: continuum mechanics, generalized mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanochemistry, and geomechanics. Over 50 of Prof. Müller’s friends and colleagues contributed to this book, which commemorates his 60th birthday and was published in recognition of his outstanding contributions.

Author : John Ã? Maoilearca,Beth Lord
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781441128904

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The Continuum Companion to Continental Philosophy by John Ã? Maoilearca,Beth Lord Pdf

Originally published as the Continuum Companion to Continental Philosophy, this book� offers the definitive guide to contemporary Continental thought. It covers all the most pressing and important themes and categories in the field - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Twelve specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the field and, valuably, how the various topics intersect. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, and a guide to practical research in the field, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in and studying Continental Philosophy.

Author : Marcelo Epstein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118361009

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The Elements of Continuum Biomechanics by Marcelo Epstein Pdf

An appealing and engaging introduction to Continuum Mechanics in Biosciences This book presents the elements of Continuum Mechanics to people interested in applications to biological systems. It is divided into two parts, the first of which introduces the basic concepts within a strictly one-dimensional spatial context. This policy has been adopted so as to allow the newcomer to Continuum Mechanics to appreciate how the theory can be applied to important issues in Biomechanics from the very beginning. These include mechanical and thermodynamical balance, materials with fading memory and chemically reacting mixtures. In the second part of the book, the fully fledged three-dimensional theory is presented and applied to hyperelasticity of soft tissue, and to theories of remodeling, aging and growth. The book closes with a chapter devoted to Finite Element analysis. These and other topics are illustrated with case studies motivated by biomedical applications, such as vibration of air in the air canal, hyperthermia treatment of tumours, striated muscle memory, biphasic model of cartilage and adaptive elasticity of bone. The book offers a challenging and appealing introduction to Continuum Mechanics for students and researchers of biomechanics, and other engineering and scientific disciplines. Key features: Explains continuum mechanics using examples from biomechanics for a uniquely accessible introduction to the topic Moves from foundation topics, such as kinematics and balance laws, to more advanced areas such as theories of growth and the finite element method.. Transition from a one-dimensional approach to the general theory gives the book broad coverage, providing a clear introduction for beginners new to the topic, as well as an excellent foundation for those considering moving to more advanced application

Author : Kaylee Craig
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781387846504

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emotion-time continuum by Kaylee Craig Pdf

emotion-time continuum is a book of experimental and free verse poetry. The poems are divided into past, present, and future categorically, narratively, and stylistically. Emotion and time come together to create a continuous experience for the reader while reading, reflecting upon, and finishing the book. The poems in emotion-time continuum cover themes of identity, loss, love, growth, social issues, technology, and empowerment.

Author : Jose Luis Perez Velazquez,Marina Frantseva
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789814340601

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The Brain-behavior Continuum by Jose Luis Perez Velazquez,Marina Frantseva Pdf

This book is a comprehensive overview of the main current concepts in brain cognitive activities at the global, collective (or network) level, with a focus on transitions between normal neurophysiology and brain pathological states. It provides a unique approach of linking molecular and cellular aspects of normal and pathological brain functioning with their corresponding network, collective and dynamical manifestations that are subsequently extended to behavioural manifestations of healthy and diseased brains. This book introduces a high-level perspective, searching for simplification amongst the structural and functional complexity of nervous systems by consideration of the distributed interactions that underlie the collective behaviour of the system. The authors hope that this approach could promote a global comprehensive understanding of high-level laws behind the elementary biological processes in the neuroscientific community, while, perhaps, introducing elements of biological complexities to the mathematical/computational readership. The title of the book refers to the main point of the monograph: that there is a smooth continuum between distinct brain activities resulting in different behaviours, and that, due to the plastic nature of the brain, the behaviour can also alter the brain function, thus rendering artificial the boundaries between the brain and its behaviour.

Author : Julian Braun
Publisher : Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783832543631

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Connecting Atomistic and Continuum Models of Nonlinear Elasticity Theory by Julian Braun Pdf

The nonlinear elastic behavior of solid materials is often described in the context of continuum mechanics. Alternatively, one can try to determine the behavior of every single atom in the material. Classically, the connection between these two types of models is made with the Cauchy-Born rule. The aim of this book is to provide good criteria for the Cauchy-Born rule to be true and to make the connection between continuum and atomistic models precise. In particular, this includes rigorous proofs for the existence of solutions to the atomistic boundary value problem and their convergence to the corresponding continuum solutions in the limit of small interatomic distances.