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Anthony Michaels
In Mechanical Gods, two Special Agents of the Coalition find themselves thrust into a world of intrigue and danger as they investigate an Android bombing in the bustling metropolis of…
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An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Part 2, Second Edition is an essential text for all second-year undergraduate students and those studying for foundation degrees and HNDs. Building upon the first-year…
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Michael Taylor
In a perilous era, only the most skilled are summoned to safeguard our way of life. Amidst the allure of sex and drugs, the deceit of crooks, and the intricate…
Michael F. Ashby
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Sixth Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design to ensure that the most suitable…
Michael Mechanic
A senior editor at Mother Jones dives into the lives of the extremely rich, showing the fascinating, otherworldly realm they inhabit-and the insidious ways this realm harms us all –
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and offered as a free…
Geoff Engelstein
A heavily illustrated, accessible, humorous exploration of the scientific principles of the universe - all explained with a chocolate chip cookie.
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Michael Belevich
This textbook primarily explains the construction of the classical fluid model to readers in a holistic manner. Secondly, the book also explains some possible modifications of the classical fluid model…
Michael O'Brien
Michael Holdrege
An illuminating and helpful resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers of human biology in the Upper school, filled with useful ways to make the topic meaningful for teenagers.
Michael John Smith
First Published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
J. Michael Finn
Suitable for students preparing for advanced study of physics and closely related fields, such as astronomy and the applied engineering sciences, this book provides an overview of the dynamics of…
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Michael S. Moore
Mechanical Choices details the intimate connection that exists between morality and law: the morality we use to blame others for their misdeeds and the criminal law that punishes them for…
Michael Bitbol
These almost completely forgotten texts contained important insights into the interpretation of quantum mechanics, and they provided several ideas which were missing or elusively expressed in SchrOdinger’s published papers and…
Michael Wick
This book takes a novel approach to introductory quantum mechanics by utilising concept maps to address non-linear structures in key mathematical relationships. Perfect as a supporting tool for undergraduates, this…
Michael Tinkham
Graduate-level text develops group theory relevant to physics and chemistry and illustrates their applications to quantum mechanics, with systematic treatment of quantum theory of atoms, molecules, solids. 1964 edition.
Michael J. Ryan
Provides a history of the early studies linking immune system function with hypertension and an overview of the large number of studies published in the past decade. The major focus…
Michael Sinnott
Carbohydrates play important roles in biological systems as energy sources, as structural materials, and as informational structures (when they are often attached to proteins or lipids). This fully updated and…
Michael McLure
This book studies the rapport between Pareto’s economic and sociological theory, and consequently illuminates the role of economics in public policy development.
An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 1, Second Edition, provides a grounding in the core subjects of solid mechanics, materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,electronics, and machine design. This updated bestseller has…
Vilfredo Pareto was one of the great systems theorists of the 20th century, embracing economics, psychology, sociology and politics. In this work, Michael McLure takes as his subject of study…
Michael Szwarc
Michael Shalhoub
This comprehensive new book showcases the most desirable electro-magnetic pinball games ever built. Over 1,000 color photos, arranged in decades from the 1930s to the 1990s, display some of the…
Michael L. Jeremic
This book is offered as a contribution to the spread of knowledge and understanding in the field of strata mechanics in coal mining. It is written for professionals in the…
Michael J. Crowe
In a remarkably concise compass, the author presents, through actual examples, the fascinating story of how philosophers and scientists through the ages have tried to understand how things move. He…
Michael B Spektor
This is the first mechanical engineering textbook that deals with the operational processes of systems: the analysis of their characteristics of motion. A system's motion often must comply with certain…
Michael E. Kalinski
It is critical to quantify the various properties of soil in order to predict how it will behave under field loading for the safe design of soil structures. Quantification of…
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Michael Bachmann (University of Georgia)
Reviewing statistical mechanics concepts and tools necessary for the study of structure formation processes in macromolecular systems, this book provides insight into modern research at this interface between physics, chemistry…
Michael J. Reiss,Michael Ruse
The New Biology argues that mechanical reductionism, though helpful in answering many biological questions, cannot on its own explain complex biological systems. Promoting a more holistic approach, the authors contend…
Michael Epperson
In ‘Process and Reality’ and other works, Alfred North Whitehead struggled to come to terms with the impact the new science of quantum mechanics would have on metaphysics. This book…
Comprehensive review of current research in bacterial adhesion, the essential first stage of infection.
Michael Curley
This book examines the financial implications of society adapting to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and desertification. Further, it addresses the costs to…
In Process and Reality and other works, Alfred North Whitehead struggled to come to terms with the impact the new science of quantum mechanics would have on metaphysics.This ambitious book…
Bacterial adhesion to host cells/tissues is essential for maintaining normal, protective host microflora. It is also the crucial first stage in any infectious disease. The molecular mechanisms described in this…
Michael Screen
An invaluable guide for every toymaker and offers advice for those ready to make their own designs.
First Published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Michael H. Soffel
The book Relativity in Astrometry, Celestial Mechanics and Geodesy repre sents a significant contribution to modern relativistic celestial mechanics and astrometry. (On the contrary, one may foresee in the nearest…
Michael J. Rider
A planar or two-dimensional (2D) mechanism is the combination of two or more machine elements that are designed to convey a force or motion across parallel planes. For any mechanical…
Cerebral Blood Flow: Quantifying Consciousness Although the heart may be the source of energy needed to generate blood flow,and other organs absolutely essential for normal living,the brain is the reason…
Michael Wiertlewski
This book features a comprehensive review of the sense of touch from the psychophysical, biomechanical and technological viewpoints. It presents guidelines for mechatronics design and the control of high-fidelity vibrotactile…
Michael Redhead
This text concentrates on research done during the last 20 years on the philosophy of quantum mechanics. In particular, the author focuses on three major issues: whether quantum mechanics is…
Peter Valko,Michael J. Economides
This monograph explores the theoretical background of one of the most widespread activities in hydrocarbon wells, that of hydraulic fracturing. It offers intensive coverage of linear elasticity, stresses, fracture geometry…
