A comprehensive introduction to meshless methods, this book gives complete mathematical formulations for the most important and classical methods, as well as several recently developed by the authors. It also offers a rigorous mathematical treatment of their numerical properties-including consistency, convergence, stability, and adaptivity-to help you choose the method that is best for your needs. The book contains several examples of engineering applications, including the nonlinear fluid...

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME EVER and you are set to invest in real estate and create a rental property, you will want to read all the information on how to achieve your goal in this audiobook! You may want to have your first real estate investment be the beginning of your real estate business dreams. This audiobook is jam-packed with valuable information on the kinds of properties that can be turned into rental properties, investment strategies, fin...

Cutting-edge transmitter and receiver waveform design techniquesOptimum design can improve signal direction, interference, and noise suppression across various disciplines that utilize waveforms, including radar, sonar, and communications. Waveform Diversity explains the role of transmitter and receiver waveform design to boost overall performance. Written by experts in the field, this monograph covers joint transmitter receiver design, optimum design methods, constant e...

This book describes a novel approach for the design of embedded systems and industrial automation systems, using a unified model-driven approach that is applicable in both domains. The authors illustrate their methodology, using the IEC 61499 standard as the main vehicle for specification, verification, static timing analysis and automated code synthesis. The well-known synchronous approach is used as the main vehicle for defining an unambiguous semantics that ensures determinism and deadl...

"Out of the corner of my eye, I notice a slight movement in the trees. I move close to Tally and Óona and whisper. 'Don't turn around. I think we're being watched."When Dara falls under a powerful sleep spell right before his coronation, Tally, Óona, and palace guard Senan head north to find Núada - who they believe cast the spell and is hiding with the Scottish giant Benandonner at his sea fortress. They first seek help at the mountain fortress of the giant, Fionn Mac Cúm...

A 400-million-year journey through the surprising history of Earth's most ancient plants.Ferns are the most remarkable of plants, both complex and beautiful. Among Earth's most ancient plants, their story reveals much about our planet's history. Ferns embarks on an exhilarating 400-million-year journey through the world of these astounding plants. It explores how ferns first evolved, how they continuously adapted to their environment and survived every mass extinct...

In this spine-chilling historic ghost story, set in Ireland in the early 1900s, twelve-year-old Teresa often takes a shortcut through the village cemetery on her way home from the market. Over time, she begins to sense the presence of a ghostly girl named Emily. Teresa is not afraid because she has "the gift," or second sight - the ability to sense spirits and know things others cannot.But when scratching sounds begin coming from inside a freshly sealed tomb in the graveyard, Teres...

In this historical ghost story, set in Ireland in the early 1900s, twelve-year-old Teresa and her brothers set out to search for firewood on a cold late October day. They have no idea of the horrors waiting for them.As night falls and the children find themselves far from home, surrounded by unseen terrors, Teresa begins to fear the old stories are true. On All Hallows' Eve, the barrier between the world of the living and the dead grows thin. Ghosts wander from the Otherworld into ...

One of the most complete compendiums on Chinese herbs, this edition covers 130 more herbs, bringing the total to more than 1800 species of Chinese herbs and more than 700 species of related North American herbs. Compiled from scattered sources in the Chinese and Western literature, the book organizes entries by Latin name, followed by the Chinese and English terms as well as the major constituents and therapeutic values for each herb. It then lists North American herbs belonging to the sam...

Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainable EnergyExplore the state-of-the-art in heterogeneous catalysisIn Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainable Energy, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment of recent advancements in energy-related catalytic reactions and processes in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. The book includes extensive coverage of the hydrogen economy, methane activatio...

This textbook introduces the “Fundamentals of Multimedia”, addressing real issues commonly faced in the workplace. The essential concepts are explained in a practical way to enable students to apply their existing skills to address problems in multimedia. Fully revised and updated, this new edition now includes coverage of such topics as 3D TV, social networks, high-efficiency video compression and conferencing, wireless and mobile networks, and their attendant technologies.Feature...

The modern synthetic diet, formulated to appeal to our inherent attraction to sugar, salt, fats, and calories at the expense of nutrition, leaves us over-fed and under-nourished. A considerable portion of chronic human diseases, including diabetes and heart disease, appear to be related largely to a diet that is inadequate in the essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and other constituents found in natural, unprocessed foods.Employing a no-nonsense, tabular format, V...