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Latin American Perspectives on Globalization
Ethics, Politics, and Alternative Visions
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2002
From the most prominent thinkers in Latin American philosophy, literature, politics, and social science comes a challenge to conventional theories of globalization. The contributors to this volume imagine a discourse in which revolution is defined not as a temporalized march of progress or takeover...
Linear Systems
A Measurement Based Approach
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
This brief presents recent results obtained on the analysis, synthesis and design of systems described by linear equations. It is well known that linear equations arise in most branches of science and engineering as well as social, biological and economic systems. The novelty of this approach is that...
by Brenda S. Baldwin, Victoria L. Osborne
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2010
Buchanan County, like many small counties, has gone through boom and bust in its history. From floods and fires to economic prosperity, Buchanan went from being one of the wealthiest counties to one of the poorest in the state of Virginia. Unlike many small counties, Buchanan is reinventing itself. The original county is no more and is currently being rebuilt.
College Advice in a Nutshell
27 Points To Lead Your Student Through a Smooth and Successful College Process
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2012
This e-guide is designed to give parents embarking on the college process a concise overview of the essentials. It addresses Financial Matters, Test-taking and the Application Process itself. It includes all the information you need to have at your fingertips from the beginning of high school till the...
Applied Building Physics
Boundary Conditions, Building Performance and Material Properties
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
The energy crises of the 1970s, persisting moisture problems, complaints about sick buildings, thermal, visual and olfactory discomfort, and the move towards more sustainability in building construction have pushed Building Physics to the forefront of building innovation. The societal pressure to...
Building Physics -- Heat, Air and Moisture
Fundamentals and Engineering Methods with Examples and Exercises
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Bad experiences with construction quality, the energy crises of 1973 and 1979, complaints about 'sick buildings', thermal, acoustical, visual and olfactory discomfort, the move towards more sustainability, have all accelerated the development of a field, which until 35 years ago was hardly more than...
Societies in Eclipse
Archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands Indians, A.D. 1400-1700
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2005
While contact with explorers, missionaries, and traders made a significant impact on natives of the Eastern Woodlands, Indian peoples cannot be solely understood from the historical record. Here, in Societies in Eclipse, archaeologists combine recent research with insights from anthropology, historiography,...
by Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2014
Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, fourth edition. An engaging history book and a comprehensive catalog of valuations rolled into one, this guide covers all federal series issued from the...
Surgical Versus Conservative Treatment of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
A Study in Surgical Decision-Making
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The main aim of this study is to define the clinical criteria which must be considered in order to come to an adequate decision whether a patient with intracranial arteriovenous malformation (AVM) should be operated upon or treated conservatively. A special method was used to reduce the effects of...
Turbo Coding, Turbo Equalisation and Space-Time Coding
EXIT-Chart-Aided Near-Capacity Designs for Wireless Channels
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2011
Covering the full range of channel codes from the most conventional through to the most advanced, the second edition of Turbo Coding, Turbo Equalisation and Space-Time Coding is a self-contained reference on channel coding for wireless channels. The book commences with a historical perspective on...
by Scott L. McLean, Sean D. Foreman, Donna R. Hoffman
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2018
The 2020 United States presidential race is arguably already over except for about 12 states and 20 counties. If recent presidential election trends are any indication of what will happen in 2020, Democrats in Texas and Republicans in New York might as well stay home on election day because their...
52 Leadership Tips To Live By
Powerful Lessons From Time Honored Wisdom
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2013
This book is all about taking a second look at conventional wisdoms and thinking about how we can use them to become better leaders today. It is about using what we know (but seldom really understand) to dig deep to become the very best leader you can be. It is as much about adding value to others, as...
Single Mothers by Choice
A Guidebook for Single Women Who Are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2013
The first handbook for the rapidly growing number of American women choosing single motherhood, written by the director of the national organization, Single Mothers by Choice.
by S.L. Sharp
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2010
Baby Jules is a heart-wrenching story about two generations of women, who fight for the survival of their dysfunctional family. The author leads us through a fractured storybook marriage, the death of a beloved daughter, and a grieving mothers challenge. The reader will experience a bittersweet drama