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Similiarity and Dimensional Methods in Mechanics, 10th Edition is an English language translation of this classic volume examining the general theory of dimensions of physical quantities, the theory o
Until The New Press first published May It Please the Court in 1993, few Americans knew that every case argued before the Supreme Court since 1955 had been recorded. The original book-and-tape set was
A collection of short stories about growing up in a diverse society features the writing of Toni Cade Bambara, Duane Big Eagle, Robert Cormier, Langston Hughes, Gish Jen, Francisco Jime+a7nez, Mary K.
An abridged and modified adaptation of Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice, 2nd ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1990), featuring new material and, in some cases, a different approach to exposition designe
Considerably revised from their presentations to a symposium at McMaster University, Canada (no date noted), 14 essays (two in German) explore theoretical issues of translating literature, focusing on
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The Tale of Old Mortality describes the lives - and often violent deaths - the hopes, and the struggles, of the Covenanters in late seventeenth-century Scotland. A tale of extremism, bigotry and cruel
Advances in Shannon's Sampling Theory provides an up-to-date discussion of sampling theory, emphasizing the interaction between sampling theory and other branches of mathematical analysis, including t
This is one of the very first studies by Chinese and Western experts to analyze the current picture of public administration in China. The authors provide a general background into the nature of publi
The best small business guide in America just got better!* What kind of business is right for me?* Where do I go for financing?* How much should I charge?* How do I find good personnel?* What kind of
This newly revised and updated edition of the classic Handbook on Experimental Mechanics documents both the traditional methods as well as the new principles involved in stress analysis of materials.
Long after the establishment of printing in England, many writers and composers still preferred to publish their work through handwritten copies. Texts so transmitted included some of the most disting
Emphasizing the practical approaches to complex clinical management problems in neurotrauma, this work: explores prevention and prehospital care; discusses emergency assessment and surgical and nonsur
Soar is a computational theory of the mind that has had an impact in both artificial intelligence and cognitive science. Begun by John E. Laird, Allen Newell, and Paul S. Rosenbloom at Carnegie Mellon
Summarizes the understanding of hepatic regulation of systemic host defence relevant to multiple systems organ failure, providing a comprehensive overview of the role of the liver in this challenging
For years William Gould has argued for labour law reform that would facilitate trade union organization and collective bargaining. That position, which he expands upon in this latest book, is based on
What does it mean to be transported by a narrative - to create a world inside one's head? How do experiences of narrative worlds alter our experience of the real world? In this book Richard Gerrig int
At the age of 6, I discovered a jar of brightly colored shells under my grandmother's kitchen sink. When I inquired where they had come from, she did not answer. Instead, she told me in broken English
How successful has the transition to market economies proved in East-Central Europe? The decision by the East European countries to move to market economies was accompanied by much hypothesising and e
In 1950, the Governor of Tennessee called for an investigation of the Tennessee Children's Home black market baby operations, said to have grossed $1 million for Georgia Tann, the superintendent of th
Emphasizing state-of-the-art pharmacological approaches to controlling pathophysiological processes in the airway, this comprehensive reference provides clinicians and scientists with a review of the
The first ever guide to soul recordings, this book - the latest in a popular and well-established series - is an essential purchase for anyone wishing to build up a comprehensive record collection.Eac
A state-of-the-art volume on cutaneous free radical biology with particular relevance to clinical dermatology. The volume is divided into three parts: oxidants, antioxidants, and oxidative injury in d
Back pain is a leading cause of suffering, high medical costs, and loss of productivity in the workplace. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book addresses the widespread problem of musculoske
An interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of exogenous and infectious vulvovaginal disorders, reflecting current advances in microbiological and epidemiological research. Treats vul
Italians to America is the first indexed reference work devoted to Italian immigrants to the United States. This series contains passenger list information in chronological order on the first major wa
Italians to America is the first indexed reference work devoted to Italian immigrants to the United States. This series contains passenger list information in chronological order on the first major wa
Aesthetics and Economics is a pioneering effort at treating aesthetics from the point of view of economic theory, and addresses the contradictions which have arisen from economists' work in this field
This is a first person, insider report of what goes on in an institution which, the author believes, is too thickly shrouded from public view by traditions of secrecy. Blank reports on the Federal Gra
Several different approaches to medieval legal history are evident in these articles. The first group uses law to investigate the principles that governed society, whether clearly articulated or not,
Intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of engineering who have previously completed introductory courses in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Presents the basic principles of turbomachine
Like many "news events," the Rodney King incidents - the beating, the trial, and the uprisings that followed - have so far played a superficial role in public dialogue. Reading Rodney King/Reading Urb
This work addresses issues arising from the definition and measurement of poverty in terms of nutritional status. A range of issues are covered, focusing on the differing views and perceptions of the
Japan is about to overtake America to become no. 1 in information technology. Forester tells the story of how they did it, and reveals the techniques Japanese companies have used to displace American
This monumental achievement, the first comprehensive study of Asian influences on Western culture, was launched to acclaim in 1965 with Volume I: A Century of Discovery (2 books), which covered the 15
"Syntax of Scope" takes up the issue of relative operator scope in generative grammar and offers a comparative study of quantifiers and interrogative "wh"-operators. The authors argue that the interac
For generations, poets have turned to the Bible for insight and inspiration. What did so many creative minds find in scripture? Is the Bible still a vital source of poetic inspirations?Chapters Into V
