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 The Fractal Geometry of NatureImagine an equilateral triangle. Now, imagine smaller equilateral triangles perched in the center of each side of the original triangle--you have a Star of David. Now, place still smaller equilateral triangles in the center of each of the star's 12 sides. Repeat this process infinitely and you have a Koch snowflake, a mind-bending geometric... | | | | Oracle Procure-to-Pay Guide (Osborne ORACLE Press Series)Some of the greatest technological advancements in business have been made in the procure-to-pay processes, not only in automation, but also in connectivity between the supplier and the purchaser. As with all areas, when technology steps in and automates the processes, the steps required to perform the automation are swept away, where they linger,... |
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Relationscapes: Movement, Art, Philosophy (Technologies of Lived Abstraction)With Relationscapes, Erin Manning offers a new philosophy of movement challenging the idea that movement is simple displacement in space, knowable only in terms of the actual. Exploring the relation between sensation and thought through the prisms of dance, cinema, art, and new media, Manning argues for the intensity of movement. From this... | | Grails in ActionGrails in Action is a book for practitioners from practitioners. Glen’s “20-hour challenge,” in which he implemented the www.groovyblogs.org service in Grails, has become legendary. That site is still my one-and-only resource for staying up to date with Groovy and Grails. Not only has he been one of the frontrunners of Grails, he... | | Foundations of Cognitive Psychology: Core ReadingsScientists from many disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience, contribute to the study of cognition. Cognitive psychology, the science of the human mind and of how people process information, is at the core of empirical investigations into the nature of mind and thought. This anthology is based on the assumption that... |
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Homicide in the Biblical World"...a fine scholarly endeavor suited for other critical scholars and graduate students...addresses many interesting topics connected to laws concerning homicide." - Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Robert Karl Gnuse, Loyola University
Homicide in the Biblical World analyzes the treatment of homicide in the Hebrew Bible... | | Fires in Silos: Hazards, Prevention, and Fire FightingStorage of chemicals in silos is ubiquitous in the chemical, pharmaceutical and other producing industries, and some 80 % of all bulk materials are inflammable. It is here that the risk of large fires arises due to self-ignition or the intrusion of different ignition sources. For firefighters, most silo fires are very difficult to handle due to the... | | Fundamental Aspects of Electrometallurgy"[...]a very interesting book[...]a very important contribution to the understanding of electrometallurgical processes, which up to now was only available by trawling through the literature. For anyone interested in electrometallurgy, especially researchers, this is an essential book for any personal library."
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Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Third EditionUnderstanding materials, their properties and behavior is fundamental to engineering design, and a key application of materials science. Written for all students of engineering, materials science and design, this book describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given... | | Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term FulfillmentDrawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you’re seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships,... | | Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for ExecutivesService Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives is a fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology perspectives of service oriented architecture (SOA). A valuable resource to help you understand and realize the benefits of SOA in today's companies, this guide will show you how to plan, implement, and achieve SOA value.... |
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