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Mattering Voices explores the intersection of voice studies and new materialisms, examining how voices materialize as meaningful events. This pioneering volume features diverse researchers investigating vocal practices across disciplines, revealing how...

Handbuch der Probirkunst auf trocknem Wege by Pierre Berthier and Carl Friedrich Alexander Hartmann is a detailed guide to dry assaying techniques. This comprehensive manual, originally written in French and translated into German, provides practical...

"Lessons In Elementary Astronomy" by Richard Anthony Proctor, with the appendix "Hints for Young Telescopists," offers a comprehensive introduction to the wonders of the cosmos. Designed for students and amateur astronomers alike, this book provides a...

Les Richesses Minérales De Madagascar offre une exploration détaillée des ressources minérales de Madagascar. Écrit par le Dr. Antoine Merle, cet ouvrage examine en profondeur la géologie et la minéralogie...

La fortificatione, guardia, difesa, et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diuerse guerre (Fortification, Guarding, Defense, and Capture of Fortresses Experienced in Diverse Wars) is a detailed treatise on military architecture and siege warfare...

Traité des gîtes minéraux et métallifères is a comprehensive treatise on mineral deposits and metalliferous ores. This historical text, originating from a course in applied geology at the École Supérieure des...

Sun's Spotted Area, 1832-1900 presents a detailed statement of the mean daily area of sunspots during each synodic rotation of the sun. Based upon meticulously collected data from the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, this work by Sir Norman...

A collection of writings by Isaac Peral, the Spanish inventor and naval officer best known for designing the Peral Submarine, an early electric-powered submarine. This volume, titled "Manifiesto de Isaac Peral al público. Varios escritos. El estudio del...

Choosing from the numerous 3D vision methods available can be frustrating for scientists and engineers, especially without a comprehensive resource to consult. Filling this gap, this handbook gives an in-depth look at the most popular 3D imaging...

Written by international leaders in the field, this comprehensive reference presents a complete overview of the core principles, state-of-the-art methods, and emerging applications of adaptive optics in biological imaging. It emphasizes the use of...

In How to Grow Wings, Lyn C. reveals the compelling life of Bill Brosco, a young man the US Air Forde sent off to a Cold War he wanted no part of. His father had signed him up for the Army when he was just seventeen. The son of a Polish...

Presents in-depth knowledge on the latest research in image processing and computer vision techniques, explaining the machine learning algorithms and models involved. The authors differentiate between the various algorithms available and how to choose...

Guided Wave Optics and Photonic Devices introduces readers to a broad cross-section of topics in this area, from the basics of guided wave optics and nonlinear optics to biophotonics. The book is inspired by and expands on lectures delivered by...

This book offers insights into how drone aerodynamics influence crop growth, yield, and resilience, and explores the potential of UAV technology. By bridging advanced engineering principles with precision agriculture, it presents practical methods for...

This book provides a comprehensive, forward-looking examination of how artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and anthropomorphized robots shape the future of space exploration and commercialization. Space tourism is on the brink of a...

The aerospace industry evolves with the integration of machine learning (ML) applications. From optimizing flight operations and predictive maintenance to advancing autonomous navigation and air traffic management, ML enables efficiency, safety, and...

Experimentelle Phonetik by Giulio Panconcelli-Calzia, published in 1921, delves into the realm of experimental phonetics. This work explores the scientific study of speech, using experimental methods to analyze and understand the physical properties of...

"An Account of the Strata of Northumberland and Durham as Proved by Borings and Sinkings" offers a detailed historical perspective on the geological formations of these regions in England. Originally issued by the Council of the North of England...

"Mining Borax, Shaft-freezing in Potash Mines, U.S. Borax, Inc., 1954 to 1988" presents a detailed oral history capturing nearly four decades of innovation and operation in the American mining industry. Through transcribed interviews, the experiences of...

"Elementary Chapters in Astronomy" offers a foundational exploration of astronomy, adapted from Jean Baptiste Biot's renowned "Traité Élémentaire D'astronomie Physique." This edition, thoughtfully curated by H. Goodwin, presents a...

A Postscript to the Section On Iron Defenses, by Howard Douglas, is a detailed response to criticisms leveled against the fifth edition of his work, "Naval Gunnery." Specifically, Douglas addresses the points raised by a reviewer in 'The Quarterly...

Optoelectronics and Spintronics in Smart Thin Films presents a comprehensive overview of this emerging area and details the current and near future integration of smart thin films in solar cells, sensors, and memory storage.

There's so much material out there about the universe but only a few cater to second graders. This book is one of them. Written with young readers in mind, it utilizes techniques that allow for the effective understanding of information presented. It...

Presenting encryption algorithms with diverse characteristics, Image Encryption: A Communication Perspective examines image encryption algorithms for the purpose of secure wireless communication. It considers two directions for image encryption:...

Self on Audio: The collected audio design articles of Douglas Self, Third Edition is the most comprehensive collection of significant articles in the technical audio press. This third edition features 45 articles that first appeared in Elektor, Linear...

Soundscape Basics and Practical ImplicationsSoundscape research represents a paradigm shift, as it involves human and social sciences and physical measurements to account for the diversity of soundscapes across countries and cultures. Moreover, it treats...

This is the first book of its kind that describes the use of ANSYS® finite element analysis (FEA) software, and MATLAB® engineering programming software to solve acoustic problems. It covers simple text book problems, such as determining the natural...

The twentieth century has been a century of wars, genocides and violent political conflict; a century of militarization and massive destruction. It has simultaneously been a century of feminist creativity and struggle worldwide, witnessing fundamental...

When the cold war ended, many hoped it signified enhanced prospects for a more stable world

Israeli Innovations takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of Israeli innovation, exploring the unique cultural and societal factors that have made Israel a global leader in innovation and technology.The book covers Israeli...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...