David R. Knechtges, "Court Culture and Literature in Early China"
English | 2002 | pages: 296 | ISBN: 0860788849 | PDF | 4,7 mb
The studies brought together here focus upon the literary and cultural activity of the Chinese court during the Han and early medieval period. The first section concerns court literature in the Former Han and deals with the role of literature, especially poetry, at both the imperial and princely courts, including one study of the writings attributed to an imperial concubine, who used poetry to express her resentment at falling from the emperor's favour. The next section looks at a leading court writer of the Late Western Han dynasty, Yang Xiong, while the third part deals with the leading poetic genre of this period, the fu or rhapsody. These papers examine major themes such as praise, travel, dating and authenticity, and problems of translation. The volume concludes with two articles on food culture in early and medieval China.

Coral Reefs and Climate Change: Science and Management By
2006 | 246 Pages | ISBN: 0875903592 | PDF | 6 MB
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Coastal and Estuarine Studies Series.The effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and related climate change on shallow coral reefs are gaining considerable attention for scientific and economic reasons worldwide. Although increased scientific research has improved our understanding of the response of coral reefs to climate change, we still lack key information that can help guide reef management. Research and monitoring of coral reef ecosystems over the past few decades have documented two major threats related to increasing concentrations of atmospheric CO2: (1) increased sea surface temperatures and (2) increased seawater acidity (lower pH). Higher atmospheric CO2 levels have resulted in rising sea surface temperatures and proven to be an acute threat to corals and other reef-dwelling organisms. Short periods (days) of elevated sea surface temperatures by as little as 1-2В°C above the normal maximum temperature has led to more frequent and more widespread episodes of coral bleaching-the expulsion of symbiotic algae. A more chronic consequence of increasing atmospheric CO2 is the lowering of pH of surface waters, which affects the rate at which corals and other reef organisms secrete and build their calcium carbonate skeletons. Average pH of the surface ocean has already decreased by an estimated 0.1 unit since preindustrial times, and will continue to decline in concert with rising atmospheric CO2. These climate-related Stressors combined with other direct anthropogenic assaults, such as overfishing and pollution, weaken reef organisms and increase their susceptibility to disease.Content: Chapter 1 Corals and Climate Change: An Introduction (pages 1-4): John E. N. Veron and Jonathan PhinneyChapter 2 Tropical Coastal Ecosystems and Climate Change Prediction: Global and Local Risks (pages 5-32): Terry Done and Roger JonesChapter 3 Coral Reef Records of Past Climatic Change (pages 33-54): C. Mark Eakin and Andrea G. GrottoliChapter 4 The Cell Physiology of Coral Bleaching (pages 55-71): Sophie G. Dove and Ove Hoegh?GuldbergChapter 5 Coral Reefs and Changing Seawater Carbonate Chemistry (pages 73-110): Joan A. Kleypas and Chris LangdonChapter 6 Analyzing the Relationship Between Ocean Temperature Anomalies and Coral Disease Outbreaks at Broad Spatial Scales (pages 111-128): Elizabeth R. Selig, C. Drew Harvell, John F. Bruno, Bette L. Willis, Cathie A. Page, Kenneth S. Casey and Hugh SweatmanChapter 7 A Coral Population Response (CPR) Model for Thermal Stress (pages 129-144): R. van Woesik and S. KoksalChapter 8 The Hydrodynamics of a Bleaching Event: Implications for Management and Monitoring (pages 145-161): William Skirving, Mal Heron and Scott HeronChapter 9 Identifying Coral Bleaching Remotely Via Coral Reef Watch - Improved Integration and Implications for Changing Climate (pages 163-180): A. E. Strong, F. Arzayus, W. Skirving and S. F. HeronChapter 10 Management Response to a Bleaching Event (pages 181-206): David Obura, Billy Causey and Julie ChurchChapter 11 Marine Protected Area Planning in a Changing Climate (pages 207-221): Rodney V. Salm, Terry Done and Elizabeth McLeodChapter 12 Adapting Coral Reef Management in the Face of Climate Change (pages 223-241): Paul Marshall and Heidi Schuttenberg

Copepods in Aquaculture By
2005 | 270 Pages | ISBN: 0813800668 | PDF | 5 MB
The importance of copepods in aquaculture has long been recognized, especially in the larval rearing of many marine fishes. This timely publication provides a single source of information on copepod biology, culture methods and practical use in marine finfish hatcheries.Originating out of a workshop held on copepods by the Oceanic Institute in Hawaii, this proceedings includes review articles and papers presented by leading international experts in copepod biology and aquaculture. It is a seminal work that integrates the most up-to-date information on selecting copepod species, effects of algal species on reproduction, ways to increase production, the nutritional value of copepods, behavioral characteristics of copepods, potential use of copepod nauplii and eggs, and their application to larval rearing of various marine finfish species.Content: Chapter 1 Calanoid Copepods, Resting Eggs, and Aquaculture (pages 3-10): Nancy H. MarcusChapter 2 The Potential to Mass?Culture Harpacticoid Copepods for Use as Food for Larval Fish (pages 11-24): John W. FleegerChapter 3 Symbiotic Copepods as Live Feed in Marine Finfish Rearing (pages 25-30): Ju?Shey HoChapter 4 Birth Control Effects of Diatoms on Copepod Reproduction: Implications for Aquaculture Studies (pages 31-48): Adrianna IanoraChapter 5 Maximizing the Nutritional Values of Copepods in Aquaculture: Managed Versus Balanced Nutrition (pages 49-60): G. S. Kleppel, Sarah E. Hazzard and Carol A. BurkartChapter 6 Formulated Feeds for Harpacticoid Copepods: Implications for Population Growth and Fatty Acid Composition (pages 61-74): Adelaide Rhodes and Leon BoydChapter 7 A Brief Review of Mass Culture Copepods Used for Fish Food in Japanese Mariculture and A Proposed Plan to Use High Biomass Natural Populations of Brackish?Water Copepods (pages 75-90): Shin?Ichi UyeChapter 8 Behavioral Characteristics of Copepods That Affect Their Suitability as Food for Larval Fishes (pages 91-106): Edward J. BuskeyChapter 9 Suitability of the Copepod Gladioferens Imparipes for Intensive Cultivation for Aquaculture (pages 107-118): Robert J. Rippingale and Michael F. PayneChapter 10 Development of Feeding Mechanics in Marine Fish Larvae and the Swimming Behavior of Zooplankton Prey: Implications for Rearing Marine Fishes (pages 119-132): Ralph G. Turingan, Jessica L. Beck, Justin M. Krebs and Jason D. LicameleChapter 11 Copepods as Live Prey: A Review of Factors That Influence the Feeding Success of Marine Fish Larvae (pages 133-150): Edward J. ChesneyChapter 12 Intensive and Extensive Production Techniques to Provide Copepod Nauplii for Feeding Larval Red Snapper Lutjanus Campechanus (pages 151-168): Ronald P. Phelps, Gede S. Sumiarsa, Emily E. Lipman, Hsiang?Pin Lan, Komarey Kao Moss and Allen D. DavisChapter 13 Studies on the Use of Copepods in the Semi?Intensive Seed Production of Grouper Epinephelus Coioides (pages 169-182): Joebert D. Toledo, Ma. Salvacion Golez and Atsushi OhnoChapter 14 Culture of Copepods and Applications to Marine Finfish Larval Rearing in Taiwan (pages 183-194): Huei?Meei Su, Shin?Hong Cheng, Tzyy?Ing Chen and Mao?Sen SuChapter 15 Copepods as A Live Feed for Striped Trumpeter Latris Lineata Larvae (pages 195-208): David T. Morehead, Stephen C. Battaglene, Ephrime B. Metillo, Matthew P. Bransden and Graeme A. DunstanChapter 16 Intensive Cultivation of A Subtropical Paracalanid Copepod, Parvocalanus sp., as Prey for Small Marine Fish Larvae (pages 209-224): Robin J. Shields, Tomonari Kotani, Augustin Molnar, Kimo Marion, Jon Kobashigawa and Larren TangChapter 17 Characterization of an Extensive Zooplankton Culture System Coupled With Intensive Larval Rearing of Red Snapper Lutjanus Campechanus (pages 225-244): John T. Ogle, Jason T. Lemus, L. Casey Nicholson, Donald N. Barnes and Jeffrey M. LotzChapter 18 Culture of Copepods and Applications to Marine Finfish Larval Rearing Workshop Discussion Summary (pages 245-253): Patricia J. O'Bryen and Cheng?Sheng Lee

Controllership: The Work of the Managerial Accountant, Eighth Edition By Steven M. Bragg(auth.)
2009 | 812 Pages | ISBN: 0470481986 | PDF | 8 MB
Today's controllers are no longer seen as technicians who process transactions; they are now seen as business executives with a wide-ranging knowledge of total business operations, best practices, and corporate strategy. Providing a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of controllers in today's environment, this Eighth Edition of Controllership continues to provide controllers and vice presidents of finance with all aspects of management accounting from the controller's perspective, including internal control, profit planning, cost control, inventory, and financial disclosure.Content: Chapter 1 Accounting in the Corporation (pages 1-11): Chapter 2 Controller's Responsibilities (pages 13-22): Chapter 3 Cost Accounting and Costing Systems (pages 23-56): Chapter 4 Ratio and Trend Analysis (pages 57-88): Chapter 5 Internal Control Systems (pages 89-111): Chapter 6 Internal Audit Function (pages 113-121): Chapter 7 Recruiting, Training, and Supervision (pages 123-135): Chapter 8 Controller's Role in Investor Relations (pages 137-150): Chapter 9 Business Plans and Planning: Interrelationship of Plans, Strategic Planning (pages 151-179): Chapter 10 Financial Impact of the Strategic Plan: Long?Range Financial Plan (pages 181-199): Chapter 11 Profit Planning: Annual Plan (pages 201-224): Chapter 12 Profit Planning: Supporting Financial Analysis for the Annual Plan (pages 225-258): Chapter 13 Taxation Planning (pages 259-273): Chapter 14 General Discussion of Standards (pages 275-294): Chapter 15 Planning and Control of Sales (pages 295-337): Chapter 16 Planning and Control of Marketing Expenses (pages 339-365): Chapter 17 Planning and Control of Manufacturing Costs: Direct Material and Direct Labor (pages 367-387): Chapter 18 Planning and Control of Manufacturing Costs: Manufacturing Expenses (pages 389-423): Chapter 19 Planning and Control of Research and Development Expenses (pages 425-446): Chapter 20 Financial Planning and Control in a Service Company (pages 447-460): Chapter 21 Planning and Control of General and Administrative Expenses (pages 461-475): Chapter 22 Payroll (pages 477-497): Chapter 23 Planning and Control of Cash and Short?Term Investments (pages 499-532): Chapter 24 Planning and Control of Customer Credit and Receivables (pages 533-551): Chapter 25 Planning and Control of Inventories (pages 553-584): Chapter 26 Accounting and Reporting for Selected Investments and Employee Benefit Plans (pages 585-600): Chapter 27 Planning and Control of Plant and Equipment or Capital Assets (pages 601-635): Chapter 28 Management of Liabilities (pages 637-657): Chapter 29 Management of Shareholders' Equity (pages 659-682): Chapter 30 Internal Management Reports (pages 683-703): Chapter 31 External Reporting (pages 705-718): Chapter 32 Mergers and Acquisitions (pages 719-762): Chapter 33 The Reporting Period and How to Close It (pages 763-780): Chapter 34 Inventory Tracking (pages 781-796): Chapter 35 Tax Records and Procedures (pages 797-806):

Contractor's Guide to Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction By Thomas E. Glavinich(auth.)
2008 | 278 Pages | ISBN: 0470056215 | PDF | 8 MB
Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll discover how constructing environmentally friendly, sustainable buildings influences project management, delivery, documentation, and risk. Moreover, the book guides you through these important considerations at all phases of a green construction project, including: Bidding and contracting Managing green design when the contractor works as a design builder Subcontracting Procurement Construction management Project commissioning and closeout This book is endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and was written with the assistance and advice of a specially assembled AGC task force. With a focus on the green building process from the contractor's viewpoint, the book avoids endorsing any one green building rating system in favor of presenting the business fundamentals common to them all. Throughout the presentation, flowcharts and other features offer working tools for successfully managing green construction projects. Plus, real-world case studies developed through discussions with the actual contractors involved help you understand exactly what to expect and how to best manage constructing a green building. In short, this is one book that you need to have on hand to be a part of the rapidly growing green building movement.Content: Chapter 1 Green Construction and the Contractor (pages 1-13): Chapter 2 Elements of Green Construction (pages 15-32): Chapter 3 Understanding Green Project Requirements (pages 33-58): Chapter 4 Contracting for Green Construction (pages 59-76): Chapter 5 Managing Green Design (pages 77-107): Chapter 6 Green Subcontracting (pages 109-130): Chapter 7 Green Procurement (pages 131-162): Chapter 8 Constructing a Green Project (pages 163-188): Chapter 9 Green Project Commissioning and Closeout (pages 189-231):

Construction Claims & Responses: Effective Writing & Presentation By Andy Hewitt(auth.)
2011 | 9 Pages | ISBN: 0470654813 | PDF | 1 MB
Featuring a Foreword by Roger Knowles FRICS, FCIArb, FQSi, Barrister The book discusses the different types of claim common to construction contracts and presents a step-by-step guide which demonstrates the process of building up the submission of a claim. It includes guidelines as to how to set out the claim, section by section in a logical manner to ensure that the essentials of a successful claim are included. Worked examples of claims for variations, extensions of time and additional payment are included together with sample wording showing precisely how the claim may be presented in a manner which will lead the reviewer to a logical conclusion - or at least contain a persuasive argument to support the claimant's case. The vast majority of claims are managed without the need to resort to case law or legal matters. Construction Claims: effective writing & responses therefore discusses what the claim is trying to achieve and how to do this in a logical and persuasive manner This is a practical, hands-on guide for the construction industry professional which explains how to approach the preparation of the claim document, what topics to cover, how to present the essential elements and how to compile the submission document into a user friendly and comprehensive document. For those whose job it is to review such submissions, it advises how to prepare responses which set out the respondent's counter arguments, points of view and determinations. The guide covers: The various types of claim. How the claim may be split into sections dealing with the details of the contract, the cause, the effect, entitlement and quantum. What this section is attempting to demonstrate or achieve and why. What should be included within the section and why. Worked examples of typical claims and responses with sample wording. Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-9):

Constraint Satisfaction Problems By
2013 | 232 Pages | ISBN: 184821460X | PDF | 3 MB
A Constraint Satisfaction Problem (CSP) consists of a set of variables, a domain of values for each variable and a set of constraints. The objective is to assign a value for each variable such that all constraints are satisfied. CSPs continue to receive increased attention because of both their high complexity and their omnipresence in academic, industrial and even real-life problems.This is why they are the subject of intense research in both artificial intelligence and operations research.This book introduces the classic CSP and details several extensions/improvements of both formalisms and techniques in order to tackle a large variety of problems. Consistency, flexible, dynamic, distributed and learning aspects are discussed and illustrated using simple examples such as the n-queen problem.Contents:1. Foundations of CSP.2. Consistency Reinforcement Techniques.3. CSP Solving Algorithms.4. Search Heuristics.5. Learning Techniques.6. Maximal Constraint Satisfaction Problems.7. Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization Problems.8. Distibuted Constraint Satisfaction Problems.Content: Chapter 1 Foundations of CSP (pages 1-28): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 2 Consistency Reinforcement Techniques (pages 29-72): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 3 CSP Solving Algorithms (pages 73-98): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 4 Search Heuristics (pages 99-120): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 5 Learning Techniques (pages 121-134): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 6 Maximal Constraint Satisfaction Problems (pages 135-164): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 7 Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization Problems (pages 165-180): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard DubuissonChapter 8 Distributed Constraint Satisfaction Problems (pages 181-220): Khaled Ghedira and Bernard Dubuisson

Connectionism: A Hands-On Approach By Michael R. W. Dawson(auth.)
2005 | 207 Pages | ISBN: 1405130741 | PDF | 3 MB
Connectionism is a "hands on" introduction to connectionist modeling through practical exercises in different types of connectionist architectures. explores three different types of connectionist architectures - distributed associative memory, perceptron, and multilayer perceptron provides a brief overview of each architecture, a detailed introduction on how to use a program to explore this network, and a series of practical exercises that are designed to highlight the advantages, and disadvantages, of each accompanied by a website at http://www.bcp.psych.ualberta.ca/~mike/Book3/ that includes practice exercises and software, as well as the files and blank exercise sheets required for performing the exercises designed to be used as a stand-alone volume or alongside Minds and Machines: Connectionism and Psychological Modeling (by Michael R.W. Dawson, Blackwell 2004) Content: Chapter 1 Hands?On Connectionism (pages 1-4): Chapter 2 The Distributed Associative Memory (pages 5-8): Chapter 3 The James Program (pages 9-21): Chapter 4 Introducing Hebb Learning (pages 22-29): Chapter 5 Limitations of Hebb Learning (pages 30-36): Chapter 6 Introducing the Delta Rule (pages 38-40): Chapter 7 Distributed Networks and Human Memory (pages 41-45): Chapter 8 Limitations of Delta Rule Learning (pages 46-47): Chapter 9 The Perceptron (pages 49-57): Chapter 10 The Rosenblatt Program (pages 58-71): Chapter 11 Perceptrons and Logic Gates (pages 72-80): Chapter 12 Performing More Logic with Perceptrons (pages 81-85): Chapter 13 Value Units and Linear Nonseparability (pages 87-90): Chapter 14 Network by Problem Type Interactions (pages 91-93): Chapter 15 Perceptrons and Generalization (pages 94-98): Chapter 16 Animal Learning Theory and Perceptrons (pages 99-107): Chapter 17 The Multilayer Perceptron (pages 108-113): Chapter 18 The Rumelhart Program (pages 114-128): Chapter 19 Beyond the Perceptron's Limits (pages 129-132): Chapter 20 Symmetry as a Second Case Study (pages 133-136): Chapter 21 How Many Hidden Units? (pages 137-144): Chapter 22 Scaling Up with the Parity Problem (pages 145-150): Chapter 23 Selectionism and Parity (pages 151-156): Chapter 24 Interpreting a Small Network (pages 157-162): Chapter 25 Interpreting Networks of Value Units (pages 163-173): Chapter 26 Interpreting Distributed Representations (pages 174-182): Chapter 27 Creating Your Own Training Sets (pages 183-187):

Computers and Information Technology by RAZAQ ADEKUNLE
English | 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08R69NF63 | 135 pages | EPUB | 0.17 Mb
Computer career opportunities are growing faster than average in the overall economy. People who have the necessary information technology skills and knowledge are in demand and have a tremendous number of choices. The scope of the careers in computer information systems field is extensive.

Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry By
2012 | 400 Pages | ISBN: 0813821681 | PDF | 23 MB
Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry provides one user-friendly resource that brings together information on the scientific basis and clinical practice of all aspects of preventive dentistry. This thorough and all-encompassing resource offers techniques and strategies for maintaining excellent oral health in patients through a regimen of preventive measures.Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry is grounded in a patient-centered, pre-emptive, and minimally invasive philosophy. The book begins by covering individual diseases, such as caries, periodontitis, and oral cancer, as well as therapies (sealants, fluoride) and other relevant conditions (toothwear, hypersensitivity). Additionally, concepts such as the role of diet and nutrition in oral health are discussed. Also covered are oral care products and new techological developments in caries diagnosis and risk assessment, periodontal disease and oral cancer, as well as new developments in home care products. A valuable and comprehensive companion that will appeal to dentists and dental hygienists, this helpful new book provides its readers with one authoritative resource that offers a reliable and helpful companion to practicing preventive dentistry.Content: Chapter 1 A Brief Introduction to Oral Diseases: Caries, Periodontal Disease, and Oral Cancer (pages 1-24): Hardy Limeback, Jim Yuan Lai, Grace Bradley and Colin RobinsonChapter 2 Caries Detection and Diagnosis (pages 25-42): Iain A. PrettyChapter 3 Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases (pages 43-60): Jim Yuan LaiChapter 4 Oral Cancer (pages 61-80): Grace Bradley and Iona LeongChapter 5 Evidence?Based Dentistry (pages 81-98): Amir Azarpazhooh, David Locker and Prakeshkumar S. ShahChapter 6 The Role of Diet in the Prevention of Dental Diseases (pages 99-114): Paula MoynihanChapter 7 Probiotics and Dental Caries Risk (pages 115-118): Eva SoderlingChapter 8 Mechanical Plaque Removal (pages 119-145): Shirley GutkowskiChapter 9 The Role of Sugar Alcohols, Xylitol, and Chewing Gum in Preventing Dental Diseases (pages 146-158): Peter Milgrom and Kiet A. LyChapter 10 Preventing Dental Disease with Chlorhexidine (pages 159-179): Hardy Limeback and Ross PerryChapter 11 Ozone in the Prevention of Dental Diseases (pages 180-194): Hardy Limeback and Amir AzarpazhoohChapter 12 Protection of the Dentition (pages 195-210): Hardy LimebackChapter 13 Tooth Erosion (pages 211-217): W. Peter HolbrookChapter 14 The Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity (pages 218-232): Hardy LimebackChapter 15 Caries Risk Assessment (pages 233-250): Ferne Kraglund and Hardy LimebackChapter 16 Fluoride Therapy (pages 251-282): Hardy Limeback and Colin RobinsonChapter 17 Dental Sealants (pages 283-297): Hien Ngo and W. Kim SeowChapter 18 Strategies for Remineralization (pages 298-312): Laurence J. WalshChapter 19 Oral Health Promotion in Infants and Preschool Age Children (pages 313-329): Gajanan Vishwanath (Kiran) KulkarniChapter 20 High?Risk Patients: The Frail Older Adult Living in Long?Term Care Homes (pages 330-357): Mary?Lou van der Horst and Donna BowesChapter 21 The Effective Preventive Dental Team (pages 358-376): Ann?Marie C. DePalma and Shirley GutkowskiChapter 22 The Independent Dental Hygienist (pages 377-387): Fran Richardson

Compositional Data Analysis: Theory and Applications By
2011 | 390 Pages | ISBN: 0470711353 | PDF | 8 MB
It is difficult to imagine that the statistical analysis of compositional data has been a major issue of concern for more than 100 years. It is even more difficult to realize that so many statisticians and users of statistics are unaware of the particular problems affecting compositional data, as well as their solutions. The issue of ``spurious correlation'', as the situation was phrased by Karl Pearson back in 1897, affects all data that measures parts of some whole, such as percentages, proportions, ppm and ppb. Such measurements are present in all fields of science, ranging from geology, biology, environmental sciences, forensic sciences, medicine and hydrology. This book presents the history and development of compositional data analysis along with Aitchison's log-ratio approach. Compositional Data Analysis describes the state of the art both in theoretical fields as well as applications in the different fields of science. Key Features: Reflects the state-of-the-art in compositional data analysis. Gives an overview of the historical development of compositional data analysis, as well as basic concepts and procedures. Looks at advances in algebra and calculus on the simplex. Presents applications in different fields of science, including, genomics, ecology, biology, geochemistry, planetology, chemistry and economics. Explores connections to correspondence analysis and the Dirichlet distribution. Presents a summary of three available software packages for compositional data analysis. Supported by an accompanying website featuring R code. Applied scientists working on compositional data analysis in any field of science, both in academia and professionals will benefit from this book, along with graduate students in any field of science working with compositional data.Content: Chapter 1 A Short History of Compositional Data Analysis (pages 1-11): John Bacon?ShoneChapter 2 Basic Concepts and Procedures (pages 12-28): Juan Jose Egozcue and Vera Pawlowsky?GlahnChapter 3 The Principle of Working on Coordinates (pages 29-42): Gloria Mateu?Figueras, Vera Pawlowsky?Glahn and Juan Jose EgozcueChapter 4 Dealing with Zeros (pages 43-58): Josep Antoni Martin?Fernandez, Javier Palarea?Albaladejo and Ricardo Antonio OleaChapter 5 Robust Statistical Analysis (pages 59-72): Peter Filzmoser and Karel HronChapter 6 Geostatistics for Compositions (pages 73-86): Raimon Tolosana?Delgado, Karl Gerald van den Boogaart and Vera Pawlowsky?GlahnChapter 7 Compositional VARIMA Time Series (pages 87-103): Carles Barcelo?Vidal, Lucia Aguilar and Josep Antoni Martin?FernandezChapter 8 Compositional Data and Correspondence Analysis (pages 104-113): Michael GreenacreChapter 9 Use of Survey Weights for the Analysis of Compositional Data (pages 114-127): Monique GrafChapter 10 Notes on the Scaled Dirichlet Distribution (pages 128-138): Gianna Serafina Monti, Gloria Mateu?Figueras and Vera Pawlowsky?GlahnChapter 11 Elements of Simplicial Linear Algebra and Geometry (pages 139-157): Juan Jose Egozcue, Carles Barcelo?Vidal, Josep Antoni Martin?Fernandez, Eusebi Jarauta?Bragulat, Jose Luis Diaz?Barrero and Gloria Mateu?FiguerasChapter 12 Calculus of Simplex?Valued Functions (pages 158-175): Juan Jose Egozcue, Eusebi Jarauta?Bragulat and Jose Luis Diaz?BarreroChapter 13 Compositional Differential Calculus on the Simplex (pages 176-190): Carles Barcelo?Vidal, Josep Antoni Martin?Fernandez and Gloria Mateu?FiguerasChapter 14 Proportions, Percentages, PPM: Do the Molecular Biosciences Treat Compositional Data Right? (pages 191-207): David Lovell, Warren Muller, Jen Taylor, Alec Zwart and Chris HelliwellChapter 15 Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium: A Nonparametric Compositional Approach (pages 208-217): Jan Graffelman and Juan Jose EgozcueChapter 16 Compositional Analysis in Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology (pages 218-234): Michele Edoardo Raffaele Pierotti and Josep Antoni Martin?FernandezChapter 17 Flying in Compositional Morphospaces: Evolution of Limb Proportions in Flying Vertebrates (pages 235-254): Luis Azevedo Rodrigues, Josep Daunis?i?Estadella, Gloria Mateu?Figueras and Santiago Thio?HenestrosaChapter 18 Natural Laws Governing the Distribution of the Elements in Geochemistry: The Role of the Log?Ratio Approach (pages 255-266): Antonella BucciantiChapter 19 Compositional Data Analysis in Planetology: The Surfaces of Mars and Mercury (pages 267-281): Helmut Lammer, Peter Wurz, Josep Antoni Martin?Fernandez and Herbert Iwo Maria LichteneggerChapter 20 Spectral Analysis of Compositional Data in Cyclostratigraphy (pages 282-289): Eulogio Pardo?Iguzquiza and Javier HerediaChapter 21 Multivariate Geochemical Data Analysis in Physical Geography (pages 290-301): Jennifer McKinley and Christopher David LloydChapter 22 Combining Isotopic and Compositional data: A Discrimination of Regions Prone to Nitrate Pollution (pages 302-317): Roger Puig, Raimon Tolosana?Delgado, Neus Otero and Albert FolchChapter 23 Applications in Economics (pages 318-326): Tim FryChapter 24 Exploratory Analysis Using CoDaPack 3D (pages 327-340): Santiago Thio?Henestrosa and Josep Daunis?i?EstadellaChapter 25 robCompositions: An R?package for Robust Statistical Analysis of Compositional Data (pages 341-355): Matthias Templ, Karel Hron and Peter FilzmoserChapter 26 Linear Models with Compositions in R (pages 356-371): Raimon Tolosana?Delgado and Karl Gerald van den Boogaart

Comparing Clinical Measurement Methods: A Practical Guide By Bendix Carstensen(auth.)
2010 | 166 Pages | ISBN: 0470694238 | PDF | 3 MB
This book provides a practical guide to analysis of simple and complex method comparison data, using Stata, SAS and R. It takes the classical Limits of Agreement as a starting point, and presents it in a proper statistical framework. The model serves as a reference for reporting sources of variation and for providing conversion equations and Descriptions between methods for practical use, including prediction uncertainty. Presents a modeling framework for analysis of data and reporting of results from comparing measurements from different clinical centers and/or different methods. Provides the practical tools for analyzing method comparison studies along with guidance on what to report and how to plan comparison studies and advice on appropriate software. Illustrated throughout with computer examples in R. Supported by a supplementary website hosting an R-package that performs the major part of the analyses needed in the area. Examples in SAS and Stata for the most common situations are also provided. Written by an acknowledged expert on the subject, with a long standing experience as a biostatistician in a clinical environment and a track record of delivering training on the subject. Biostatisticians, clinicians, medical researchers and practitioners involved in research and analysis of measurement methods and laboratory investigations will benefit from this book. Students of statistics, biostatistics, and the chemical sciences will also find this book useful.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-3): Chapter 2 Method Comparisons (pages 5-15): Chapter 3 Howto... (pages 17-20): Chapter 4 Two Methods with a Single Measurement on Each (pages 21-47): Chapter 5 Replicate Measurements (pages 49-65): Chapter 6 Several Methods of Measurement (pages 67-69): Chapter 7 A General Model for Method Comparisons (pages 71-97): Chapter 8 Transformation of Measurements (pages 99-106): Chapter 9 Repeatability, Reproducibility and Coefficient of Variation (pages 107-114): Chapter 10 Measures of Association and Agreement (pages 115-126): Chapter 11 Design of Method Comparison Studies (pages 127-131): Chapter 12 Examples Using Standard Software (pages 133-147): Chapter 13 The MethComp Package for R (pages 149-152):

Comparative Diagnostic Pharmacology: Clinical and Research Applications in Living-System Models By C.P. Coyne(auth.)
2006 | 933 Pages | ISBN: 0813817536 | PDF | 8 MB
Comparative Diagnostic Pharmacology: Clinical and Research Applications in Living-System Models is the first evidence-based reference text devoted exclusively to the subject of applying pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical agents as diagnostic probes in clinical medicine and investigative research.This unique and groundbreaking book is a versatile guide for clinicians and researchers interested in using pharmacologic agents to: Diagnose disease Assess physiological processes Identify the appropriateness of a therapeutic agent Determine appropriate dosing for therapeutic use.Extensively referenced and organized by major body systems, individual topics are listed in an evidence-based format according to specific disease processes or physiological processes of interest. Each entry also includes information on the mechanism of action, administration, and diagnostic interpretation.Descriptions have been provided for the application of diagnostic pharmaceuticals to assess a wide spectrum of diseases and physiological processes relevant to the fields of veterinary and human medicine. Comparative Diagnostic Pharmacology is useful not merely for pharmaceutical-oriented research investigations, but it will also prove invaluable for the monitoring and evaluation of physiological responses and disease processes in animal models.Content: Chapter 1 Cardiovascular System (pages 5-60): Chapter 2 Central Nervous System (pages 61-127): Chapter 3 Endocrine System (pages 129-177): Chapter 4 Gastrointestinal System (pages 179-220): Chapter 5 Hematopoietic System (pages 221-266): Chapter 6 Hepatic System (pages 267-335): Chapter 7 Integumentary System (pages 337-339): Chapter 8 Musculoskeletal System (pages 341-349): Chapter 9 Reproductive System (pages 351-354): Chapter 10 Renal and Urinary Systems (pages 355-373): Chapter 11 Respiratory System (pages 375-403): Chapter 12 Cancer/Neoplastic Disease (pages 407-424): Chapter 13 Genetics and Nucleic Acids (pages 425-438): Chapter 14 Inflammation, Infection, and Sepsis (pages 439-453): Chapter 15 Metabolism, Electrolytes, and Hypoxia (pages 455-470): Chapter 16 Fluorescent and Pigment Dye Reagents (pages 473-516): Chapter 17 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (pages 517-567): Chapter 18 Nuclear Planar Scintigraphy (pages 569-675): Chapter 19 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) (pages 677-729): Chapter 20 Radiographic Image?Enhancing Agents (pages 731-764): Chapter 21 Ultrasonography (pages 765-808): Chapter 22 Biological and Synthetic Delivery Modalities (pages 811-905):

Emile van de Zee, "Cognitive Interfaces: Constraints on Linking Cognitive Information "
English | ISBN: 0198299621 | 2001 | 272 pages | PDF | 1293 KB
This book brings new perspectives to bear on the architecture of the mind and the relationship between language and cognition. It considers how information is linked in the mind between different cognitive and expressive levels - so that people can, for example, talk about what they see and act upon what they hear - and how these linkages are and need to be constrained. The book is concerned in particular with the perception and representation of spatial structure. The authors, all psychologists and linguists, show that insights can be gained from the joint deployment of theoretical linguistic and experimental psychological research and the value of a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of mind, brain, and language.

CoDA, "Co-Dependents Anonymous"
English | 1995 | ISBN: 0964710501 | 180 pages | EPUB | 0.61 MB
In Co-Dependents Anonymous, members apply the 12 Step principles to their daily lives, so it's not surprising that the book Co-Dependents Anonymous follows a format similar to that of the ""Big Book"" of Alcoholics Anonymous. The stories and principles it contains are uniquely pertinent to anyone coping with codependency and searching for freedom and peace.

James Lockhart, "Chile, the CIA and the Cold War: A Transatlantic Perspective"
English | 2019 | pages: 288 | ISBN: 1474435610 | PDF | 15,5 mb
Reinterprets Chile and southern South America's Cold War experience from a transatlantic perspective

Chicken Breast: Your Guide To Easy And Tasty Chicken Breast Recipes by Les Ilagan
English | September 3, 2015 | ISBN: 1517235731 | 122 pages | EPUB | 4.61 Mb
Learn How to Cook Succulent and Tender Chicken Breast Dishes

Kerry Brown, "Carnival China: China In The Era Of Hu Jintao And Xi Jinping"
English | 2014 | ISBN: 1783264241 | 192 pages | EPUB | 0.75 MB
With Foreword by John KeaneThe era of the Chinese leaders Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao was one in which China became richer, more powerful, more prominent and more vexed. This series of essays, originally published on the Open Democracy website between 2006 and 2013, attempts to make sense of the cultural, political and economic dynamics within which China operates. They deal with internal and external matters, and cover a range of topics, from the fall out over the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo to the build-up in 2008 to the Beijing Olympics. Furnished with a comprehensive introduction which sets out an assessment of where China was heading in the first and second decades of the 21st century, the essays encompass voices from the political elite, the migrant labourers and the complex patchwork of groups, people and interests that constitute a rising China whose influence is now felt across the world. Carnival China is a celebration of the confusion, dynamism and colour of China, presented through short essays which were written at the time key events happened and which capture and analyse the country's contradictions and complexities.

CSS Layout In Practice by Thelma Wiggins
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B7YW9547 | 260 pages | EPUB | 19 Mb
This book is for you. You no longer have to waste your time and money discovering HTML and CSS from lengthy publications, costly on-line courses or made complex tutorials.

Loewenberg Gerhard, "British and French Parliaments in Comparative Perspective"
English | ISBN: 1138519790 | 2017 | 186 pages | EPUB | 1095 KB
The representative assembly, or parliament, as it is most widely called, is at once an old, a ubiquitous, and a controversial political institution. In this century it has attracted the criticism of both disillusioned democrats and true believers in the superior representatives of mass movements or of charismatic leaders. Even among its supporters the institution is constantly the object of reform. This book deals with parliament (the generic term for what also may be known as legislature, congress, assembly, diet, or knesset), what it has been and is, what it does and should do, and what may become of it.

Thomas Hennessey, "Britain's Korean War: Cold War diplomacy, strategy and security 1950-53"
English | ISBN: 0719088593 | 2013 | 304 pages | EPUB | 664 KB
The book assesses the strains within the 'Special Relationship' between London and Washington and offers a new perspective on the limits and successes of British influence. The interaction between the main personalities on the British side - Attlee, Bevan, Morrison, Churchill and Eden - and their American counterparts - Truman, Acheson, Eisenhower and Dulles - are chronicled. By the end of the war the British were concerned that it was the Americans, rather than the Soviets, who were the greater threat to world peace. British fears concerning the Korean War were not limited to the diplomatic and military fronts - these extended to the 'Manchurian Candidate' threat posed by returning prisoners of war who had been exposed to communist indoctrination. The book is essential reading for those interested in British and US foreign policy and military strategy during the Cold War.

Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up: Securing and Preventing Attacks on Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Applications, NFTs, and Smart Contracts by Howard E. Poston, III
English | September 7th, 2022 | ISBN: 1119896290 | 176 pages | True EPUB | 1.21 MB
The gold standard in up-to-date blockchain cybersecurity handbooks

Biocomposite Materials: Design and Mechanical Properties Characterization by Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan
English | EPUB | 2021 | 345 Pages | ISBN : 9813340908 | 95.4 MB
The book highlights the recent research developments in biocomposite design, mechanical performance and utility. It discusses innovative experimental approaches along with mechanical designs and manufacturing aspects of various fibrous polymer matrix composites and presents examples of the synthesis and development of biocomposites and their applications. It is useful for researchers developing biocomposite materials for biomedical and environmental applications.

Derrick Grisham, Derrick Grisham, "Beginners Guide to Anki Vector Robots: An Unofficial Step-By-Step Guide to Setup and Use Anki's Companion Vector Robots"
English | 2020 | ASIN: B08BLRCVWC, B08BDSDMS8 | EPUB | pages: 49 | 0.3 mb
DO YOU WANT TO PUSH YOUR ANKI VECTOR AND COZMO ROBOTS TO IT'S WIT END? THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.

Adam Owen, "Beer Can Crystal Radio: How to make your own crystal radio using a beer can"
English | 2014 | ASIN: B00I5O8GPO | EPUB | pages: 45 | 1.1 mb
This book shows you how to make your own crystal radio using a beer can, toilet roll tube, cardboard, aluminium kitchen foil, wire and a couple of electronic components. Full step by step instructions are given along with photographs.

Banner Advertising Tips and Tricks by RAZAQ ADEKUNLE
English | 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08RJS7P35 | 105 pages | EPUB | 0.14 Mb
With the emergence of the Internet, marketing has tremendously evolved into a totally different animal than what it used to be. The World Wide Web has become the great equalizer - now anyone can put their product in front of thousands and even millions of eyeballs. One of the most popular ways to advertise nowadays is through online banner advertising.

BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS: The Easiest Guide to Improve Your Life, Eliminate Anxiety and Develop a Zen Mind by RAZAQ ADEKUNLE
English | 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B097F29YSR | 116 pages | EPUB | 0.16 Mb
How is an awakening different from enlightenment? Can agnostics and atheists be Buddhist? Am I supposed to stop thinking when I meditate? In this Buddhism for Beginners, renowned Buddhism teacher and host of the popular Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta, delivers an easily accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism that answers these common questions and many more.

Artificial Vision for Robots by I. Aleksander
English | PDF | 1982 | 228 Pages | ISBN : 146846857X | 16 MB
I. ALEKSANDER Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics BruneI University, England The three key words that appear in the title of this book need some clarification. First, how far does the word robot reach in the context of indus trial automation? There is an argument maintaining that this range is not fixed, but increases with advancing technology. The most limited definition of the robot is also the earliest.

Artificial Evolution: 8th International Conference, Evolution Artificielle, EA 2007 Tours, France, October 29-31, 2007, Revised Selected Papers by Nicolas MonmarchГ©, El-Ghazali Talbi, Pierre Collet, Marc Schoenauer, Evelyne Lutton
English | PDF | 2008 | 340 Pages | ISBN : 3540793046 | 14.8 MB
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Artificial Evolution, EA 2007, held in Tours, France in October 2007.

Analysis IV: Linear and Boundary Integral Equations by V. G. Maz'ya, S. M. Nikol'skiД­
English | PDF | 1991 | 240 Pages | ISBN : 3540519971 | 34.2 MB
A linear integral equation is an equation of the form XEX. (1) 2a(x)cp(x) - Ix k(x, y)cp(y)dv(y) = f(x), Here (X, v) is a measure space with a-finite measure v, 2 is a complex parameter, and a, k, f are given (complex-valued) functions, which are referred to as the coefficient, the kernel, and the free term (or the right-hand side) of equation (1), respectively. The problem consists in determining the parameter 2 and the unknown function cp such that equation (1) is satisfied for almost all x E X (or even for all x E X if, for instance, the integral is understood in the sense of Riemann).