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For four bloody years, the Civil War ravaged America. Those at home could only imagine the sights and events overtaking their husbands and sons, fathers and brothers who were under arms. Frank Lesli
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Based on presentations at an international symposium on Neural and Neuromuscular Aspects of Muscular Fatigue, held in Miami, Florida, November 1994, this volume describes the current state of knowledg
Famed author Jack Ganssle has selected the very best embedded systems design material from the Newnes portfolio and compiled into this volume. The result is a book covering the gamut of embedded desig
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