This book introduces the fundamentals of materials science and is intended to be used by undergraduate students in materials-related majors mainly in China. The book focusses on the basic theories of the three primary types of solid state materials (metals, ceramics and polymers) and composites and emphasizes the relationships between the structures and properties of materials. In addition, it presents the crystal structure, imperfections, microstructure, material processing and performanc...

In recent years, Information Technology (IT) has been transforming business practice in many sectors resulting in efficiency gains and improved services for the client. The construction industry lags behind other manufacturing and service industries in adopting the new technology. To promote the wider use of IT in construction, it is essential to equip practitioners and graduates of construction related disciplines with knowledge of existing construction IT applications. This book provides...

This book considers the problems of network-based control and optimization. As is known, network-based control has great advantages over traditional control systems because it may lead to easy installation and maintenance, low cost, and so on. Sometimes, network-based control is also necessary in many situations. For example, multi-agents may need to communicate with each other under wireless scenarios. On the other hand, the network may lead to some imperfect factors such as samplings, de...

The book explains principles and fundamentals of nano-metal catalysis in organic synthesis and highlights the current developments and future potential of the green chemistry-oriented applications of metal nanocatalysts. It consists of six chapters, including introduction; organic synthesis catalyzed by metal nanoparticles; organic synthesis catalyzed by metal nanoclusters; organic synthesis catalyzed by metal single atoms; organic synthesis catalyzed by nanoporous metals; and conclusions ...

Covers the latest research on controlling pathogenic and non-pathogenic safety risks associated with pig meatComprehensive review of the factors affecting the different aspects of pig meat qualityAssesses ways of minimising the environmental impact of pig production such as reducing input use, emissions and waste

This volume details the essential elements for designing optimal end-to-end systems. It progresses from the fundamentals of both video compression and networking technologies to an extensive summary of the constant and continuous interaction between the fields. The work seeks to respond to the proliferation of networked digital video applications in daily life with in-depth analyses of technical problems and solutions.

Die Highlights (Best-of Sunzi)„Der krasse Bluff“: Alles im Kampf basiert auf Täuschung. Wenn du stark bist, tu so, als wärst du schwach. Wenn du nah dran bist, tu so, als wärst du meilenweit weg. Verwirrung ist dein bester Freund.„Der lautlose Sieg“: Den Gegner zu vernichten, ist harte Arbeit. Ihn dazu zu bringen, dass er gar nicht erst gegen dich antreten will – das ist die wahre Kunst. Gewinne im Kopf, bevor du ...

This book gives a detailed description on mathematical theory of elasticity and generalized dynamics of solid quasicrystals and its applications.The Chinese edition of the book Mathematical Theory of Elasticity of Quasicrystals and Its Applications was published by the Beijing Institute of Technology Press in 1999, written by Prof Tian-You Fan. In this English edition of the book, the phonon-phason dynamics, defect dynamics and hydrodynamics of solid quasicrystals are included, so ...

'A Arte da Guerra' foi traduzido diretamente do mandarim para o português, pelo Mestre I Ming, autor de outras obras como "Feng Shui da Boa Sorte". Neste livro o Mestre faz a aplicação prática das milenares orientações de Sun Tzu, para a "guerra" diária que travamos em nosso trabalho, e nosso cotidiano.

The twenty-first century has witnessed an explosion of speculative fiction in translation (SFT). Rachel Cordasco examines speculative fiction published in English translation since 1960, ranging from Soviet-era fiction to the Arabic-language dystopias that emerged following the Iraq War. Individual chapters on SFT from Korean, Czech, Finnish, and eleven other source languages feature an introduction by an expert in the language's speculative fiction tradition and its present-day output. Co...

El arte de la guerra de Sun Tzu es el tratado de estrategia más influyente de la historia. Más que un simple manual militar, es una obra maestra de la filosofía aplicada a la resolución de conflictos y la toma de decisiones. Su esencia no radica en la promoción de la violencia, sino en la maestría de la inteligencia, la flexibilidad y el conocimiento profundo de uno mismo y del entorno para alcanzar el éxito.Considerada la "Biblia de la estrategia", esta obra ha trascendid...

The Art of War is the world’s oldest and most prestigious military treatise. Rather than focusing solely on brute force, Sun Tzu emphasizes strategy, psychology, and flexibility. It explores the philosophy of "winning without fighting" and the importance of adapting to ever-changing environments.Global Influence: Its wisdom has transcended the battlefield, becoming a "must-read" for modern leaders in business, sports, and politics