This text provides an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aircraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity and dynamic aeroelasticity. The structural dynamics material emphasizes vibration, the modal representa[...]

On campuses and among trustees there is often a lack of understanding of what the president does (and should do), the larger issues facing the institution, and issues that the president grapples with on a daily basis. As a result, the faculty, administration, and the board can find themselves at odd[...]

Surgery at a Glance provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in surgery. The book is aimed primarily at clinical undergraduate medical students undertaking their surgical attachment and revising for finals. It follows the familiar easy-to-use at a Glance f[...]

Pierce examines growing alignment between powerful global bioindustries and education reform in the U.S. and how value-added measures and other neoliberal strategies embedded in policies such as 'race to the top' are involving schools in a project to manage and regulate educational life for competin[...]

"Tautly written, complex, and vibrating with a dark sensuality that will have you at once blushing and anxious. You'll think you have this book pegged . . . but you'll be wrong."--Christina Lauren, "New York Times," "USA Today," and international bestselling authors of The Beautiful Bastard series F[...]

In the final novel of the Night Owl Trilogy from bestselling author M. Pierce, can a passion that has withstood many ordeals become a love strong enough to last a lifetime?
Matt Sky is trying to return to normal, having faked his death and come back to life. He and Hannah move back in together, [...]

When she arrives in Carthak as part of a peace treaty delegation from Tortall, Daine discovers that she has the power to bring creatures back from the dead, but in order to learn the origins of this incredible power, she must risk her own life. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint.[...]

With the help of her animal friends, Daine fights to save the kingdom of Tortall from ambitious mortals and dangerous immortals. Reprint.[...]

"From now on I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight."And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic. So one day they dec[...]

"I'm not sure I want to be a hero anymore."Having achieved her dream of becoming the first female knight errant, Alanna of Trebond is not sure what to do next. Perhaps being a knight errant is not all that Alanna needs....But Alanna must push her uncertainty aside when a new challenge arises. She mu[...]

In this comprehensive introduction to SPSS the authors make potentially complicated procedures and concepts easy to understand, easy to complete, and fun to work with. Readers are taught not only how to complete a procedure within SPSS but also how to ensure that the results are statistically meanin[...]

You are interested in making an app. You have read all of the stories of successful developers and appreneurs. You are determined to get a piece of the pie. The world of apps is the fastest growing market in the world today, and it is here to stay. The best part is you can get in on it! Now what if [...]