Supercomputing research--the goal of which is to make computers that are ever faster and more powerful--has been at the cutting edge of computer technology since the early 1960s. Until recently, research cost in the millions of dollars, and many of the companies that originally made supercomputers a[...]
"An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis" is written specifically for engineers and scientists who want to understand the fundamental theory of finite element (FE) analysis and to learn how to analyse practical problems using FE software. Based on lecture notes compiled by the author whilst[...]
Imagine each family as a kind of little factory--a multiperson unit producing meals, health, skills, children, and self-esteem from market goods and the time, skills, and knowledge of its members. This is only one of the remarkable concepts explored by Gary Becker in his landmark work on the family.[...]
What would stoic ethics be like today if stoicism had survived as a systematic approach to ethical theory, if it had coped successfully with the challenges of modern philosophy and experimental science? "A New Stoicism" proposes an answer to that question, offered from within the stoic tradition but[...]
Stories, poems, illustrations, and essays by writers such as W.H. Auden, Colin Wilson, and Edmund Wilson that celebrate the work of the popular fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien.[...]
Curmudgeonly Bear succumbs to Mouse's entreaties and discovers the joy of books in a hilarious story that fans will covet for their own library.
Bear does "not" want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small an[...]
Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, as the author learns to embrace the fact that we are all dependent o[...]
Molecular dynamics simulations have become instrumental in replacing our view of proteins as relatively rigid structures with the realization that they were dynamic systems, whose internal motions play a functional role. Over the years, such simulations have become a central part of biophysics. Appl[...]
A work from Cengage Learning on "Guide to Coding Compliance".
Founder and theorist of the Situationist International, and author of the massively influential book "The Society of the Spectacle," Guy Debord (1931-1994) was also a connoisseur of military strategy. In his first volume of autobiography, "Panegyric," Debord recounted his interest in classical war t[...]
Traditional approaches to vocational rehabilitation, such as skills training classes, job clubs, and sheltered employment, have not been successful in helping people with severe mental illness gain competitive employment. Supported employment, in which clients are placed in jobs and then trained by [...]
Planning a wedding can be an exciting, overwhelming, and time consuming endeavor. COUNTDOWN TO YOUR PERFECT WEDDING will give brides the exact amount of information they need to plan the wedding they want. It breaks down pre-wedding tasks into manageable bits of information and serves as a point-by-[...]
An inspiring collection of practical ideas and do-it-yourself projects to transform any interior with good design, comfort, and a spirit of playfulness and fun. Happy Home brims with useful ideas for transforming a ho-hum home with relaxed contemporary style featuring bright colors, cheerful pattern[...]
The Definitive Guide to Lift will educate you about Lift, a great framework for building compelling web applications. Lift is designed to make powerful techniques easily accessible, while keeping the overall framework simple and flexible. Lift makes it fun to develop because it lets you focus on the[...]
THE LIVING MATRIX - The new Science of Healing
I denna film ,'The Living Matrix - The new Science of Healing', kommer du att upptäcka det komplicerade nätet av faktorer som bestämmer ditt välbefinnande. Från kvantfysiken av människans kroppsfält till hjärtats nya betydelse och inf[...]