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It's a Gas

The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our World

by Mark Miodownik ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood
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Ballistics

Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition

by Donald E. Carlucci, Sidney S. Jacobson ...

Ballistics examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. It includes updated and revised equations, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and practical examples.Explaining the physics of a gun launch, the book describes the behavior of the propelling ... Read more

$245.00 USD

Ballistics examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. It includes updated and revised equations, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and practical examples.Explaining the physics of a gun launch, the book describes the behavior of the propelling
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The Science of Everyday Life

An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See

by Len Fisher ...

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the
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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory

The Theoretical Minimum

by Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman ...

Series series The Theoretical Minimum
**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and
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A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers and Other Essays

by Nikola Tesla ...

Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888 ... Read more

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Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888
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Concepts in Submarine Design

by Roy Burcher, Louis J. Rydill ...

Series Book 2 - Cambridge Ocean Technology Series
This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given ... Read more

$69.69 USD

This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given
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Iterative Dynamic Programming

by Rein Luus ...

Series series Monographs and Surveys in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Dynamic programming is a powerful method for solving optimization problems, but has a number of drawbacks that limit its use to solving problems of very low dimension. To overcome these limitations, author Rein Luus suggested using it in an iterative fashion. Although this method required vast computer resources, modifications to his original schem ... Read more

$255.99 USD

Dynamic programming is a powerful method for solving optimization problems, but has a number of drawbacks that limit its use to solving problems of very low dimension. To overcome these limitations, author Rein Luus suggested using it in an iterative fashion. Although this method required vast computer resources, modifications to his original schem
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Physics of Continuous Matter

Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World

by B. Lautrup ...

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum me ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum me
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Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations

A Generic Approach from Subsonic to Hypersonic Speeds

by Bernd Chudoba ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability
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Mechanical Vibrations

Modeling and Measurement

by Tony L. Schmitz, K. Scott Smith ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single
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New Perspectives and Applications of Modern Control Theory

In Honor of Alexander S. Poznyak

Edited by Wen Yu, Julio B. Clempner ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This edited monograph contains research contributions on a wide range of topics such as stochastic control systems, adaptive control, sliding mode control and parameter identification methods. The book also covers applications of robust and adaptice control to chemical and biotechnological systems. This collection of papers commemorates the 70th birthday of Dr. Alexander S. Poznyak. ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This edited monograph contains research contributions on a wide range of topics such as stochastic control systems, adaptive control, sliding mode control and parameter identification methods. The book also covers applications of robust and adaptice control to chemical and biotechnological systems. This collection of papers commemorates the 70th birthday of Dr. Alexander S. Poznyak.
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Protons Neutrons Electrons: Physics Kids | Children's Physics Books Education

by Baby Professor ...

Name a child who loves physics. Maybe you can only think of a few. Wouldn't it feel great to have your son/daughter be that child? You can train your child to love physics by introducing a fun and highly educational book like this one. After all, falling in love with learning starts with the right tools. Buy a copy now! ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Name a child who loves physics. Maybe you can only think of a few. Wouldn't it feel great to have your son/daughter be that child? You can train your child to love physics by introducing a fun and highly educational book like this one. After all, falling in love with learning starts with the right tools. Buy a copy now!
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Dynamical Systems Generated by Linear Maps

by Ćemal B. Dolićanin, Anatolij B. Antonevich ...

The book deals with dynamical systems, generated by linear mappings of finite dimensional spaces and their applications. These systems have a relatively simple structure from the point of view of the modern dynamical systems theory. However, for the dynamical systems of this sort, it is possible to obtain explicit answers to specific questions being useful in applications.The considered problems ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The book deals with dynamical systems, generated by linear mappings of finite dimensional spaces and their applications. These systems have a relatively simple structure from the point of view of the modern dynamical systems theory. However, for the dynamical systems of this sort, it is possible to obtain explicit answers to specific questions being useful in applications.The considered problems
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An Investigation Into the Effects of Force on Objects | Changes in Matter & Energy Grade 4 | Children's Physics Books

by Baby Professor ...

This Baby Professor book explains the laws of motion in terms that are appropriate for fourth graders. Energy, and its forms, as well as motion will be sufficiently defined to ensure understanding as the lesson progresses. Contact and field forces like friction, gravity and magnetism are also discussed. Physics sure is easy to understand when you have books like this around! ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This Baby Professor book explains the laws of motion in terms that are appropriate for fourth graders. Energy, and its forms, as well as motion will be sufficiently defined to ensure understanding as the lesson progresses. Contact and field forces like friction, gravity and magnetism are also discussed. Physics sure is easy to understand when you have books like this around!
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Ship Vibration 3

Noise and Vibration Control for Inhabited Ships Spaces

by Fidaa Karkori ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
Working and living onboard vessels imposes a series of generally low-frequency mechanical vibrations as well as single-impulse shock loads on the human body. Also, exposure to noise is characteristic aboard vessels. Low-frequency vibrations are created by vessel motions, which are produced by the various sea states in conjunction with vessel speed and point of sail. These motions can result in ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Working and living onboard vessels imposes a series of generally low-frequency mechanical vibrations as well as single-impulse shock loads on the human body. Also, exposure to noise is characteristic aboard vessels. Low-frequency vibrations are created by vessel motions, which are produced by the various sea states in conjunction with vessel speed and point of sail. These motions can result in
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Strong Nonlinear Oscillators

Analytical Solutions

by Livija Cveticanin ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook presents the motion of pure nonlinear oscillatory systems and various solution procedures which give the approximate solutions of the strong nonlinear oscillator equations. It presents the author’s original method for the analytical solution procedure of the pure nonlinear oscillator system. After an introduction, the physical explanation of the pure nonlinearity and of the pure ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This textbook presents the motion of pure nonlinear oscillatory systems and various solution procedures which give the approximate solutions of the strong nonlinear oscillator equations. It presents the author’s original method for the analytical solution procedure of the pure nonlinear oscillator system. After an introduction, the physical explanation of the pure nonlinearity and of the pure
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Triboluminescence

Theory, Synthesis, and Application

Edited by David O. Olawale, Okenwa O. I. Okoli, Ross S. Fontenot, William A. Hollerman ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book expounds on progress made over the last 35 years in the theory, synthesis, and application of triboluminescence for creating smart structures. It presents in detail the research into utilization of the triboluminescent properties of certain crystals as new sensor systems for smart engineering structures, as well as triboluminescence-based sensor systems that have the potential to enable ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book expounds on progress made over the last 35 years in the theory, synthesis, and application of triboluminescence for creating smart structures. It presents in detail the research into utilization of the triboluminescent properties of certain crystals as new sensor systems for smart engineering structures, as well as triboluminescence-based sensor systems that have the potential to enable
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Dynamic Systems for Everyone

Understanding How Our World Works

by Asish Ghosh ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is a study of the interactions between different types of systems, their environment, and their subsystems. The author explains how basic systems principles are applied in engineered (mechanical, electromechanical, etc.) systems and then guides the reader to understand how the same principles can be applied to social, political, economic systems, as well as in everyday life. Readers from ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book is a study of the interactions between different types of systems, their environment, and their subsystems. The author explains how basic systems principles are applied in engineered (mechanical, electromechanical, etc.) systems and then guides the reader to understand how the same principles can be applied to social, political, economic systems, as well as in everyday life. Readers from
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Dynamic Substructures, Volume 4

Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019

Edited by Andreas Linderholt, Matthew S. Allen, Randall L. Mayes, Daniel Rixen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Dynamics of Coupled Structures*, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019,* the fourth volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Coupled Structures, including ... Read more

$188.09 USD

Dynamics of Coupled Structures*, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019,* the fourth volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of the Dynamics of Coupled Structures, including
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Random Vibration with Machine Learning Method

by Jian-Qiao Sun ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
The book presents the theoretical foundation of random vibration of dynamic systems and new machine learning methods for the analysis of linear and nonlinear random vibration problems. This is the first book on the market that introduces the tools of artificial intelligence, i.e. neural networks, to engineering problems of random vibration.The first part of the book briefly reviews probability ... Read more

$98.09 USD

The book presents the theoretical foundation of random vibration of dynamic systems and new machine learning methods for the analysis of linear and nonlinear random vibration problems. This is the first book on the market that introduces the tools of artificial intelligence, i.e. neural networks, to engineering problems of random vibration.The first part of the book briefly reviews probability
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Schwingungslehre mit Maschinendynamik

by Eberhard Brommundt, Delf Sachau ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Lehrbuch führt mit Hilfe charakteristischer Fragestellungen aus der Maschinendynamik in die Schwingungslehre ein. Ziel ist es, das Verständnis der Vorgehensweisen und das Denken in den Begriffen am Schwingungsverhalten einfach aufgebauter Maschinen zu vermitteln. Die vorliegende zweite Auflage wurde neu strukturiert und ergänzt, um einen noch besseren Zugang zur Schwingungslehre mit ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Dieses Lehrbuch führt mit Hilfe charakteristischer Fragestellungen aus der Maschinendynamik in die Schwingungslehre ein. Ziel ist es, das Verständnis der Vorgehensweisen und das Denken in den Begriffen am Schwingungsverhalten einfach aufgebauter Maschinen zu vermitteln. Die vorliegende zweite Auflage wurde neu strukturiert und ergänzt, um einen noch besseren Zugang zur Schwingungslehre mit
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Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 10

Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016

Edited by Michael Mains ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 10. Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Dynamics of Multiphysical Systems: From Active Materials to Vibroacoustics, 2016, the tenth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied ... Read more

$188.09 USD

Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 10. Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Dynamics of Multiphysical Systems: From Active Materials to Vibroacoustics, 2016, the tenth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied
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Introdução à Cinemática

by Simone Malacrida ...

Os seguintes tópicos básicos de física são apresentados neste livro:movimentos retilíneos uniformes, uniformemente acelerados e compostosmovimento circular uniforme e movimento harmônicoderivação da cinemática das leis de Newton ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Os seguintes tópicos básicos de física são apresentados neste livro:movimentos retilíneos uniformes, uniformemente acelerados e compostosmovimento circular uniforme e movimento harmônicoderivação da cinemática das leis de Newton
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Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3

Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019

Edited by Robert Barthorpe ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the third volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Model Validation and ... Read more

$188.09 USD

Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the third volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Model Validation and
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