Many structures suffer from unwanted vibrations and, although careful analysis at the design stage can minimise these, the vibration levels of many structures are excessive. In this book the entire range of methods of control, both by damping and by excitation, is described in a single volume.Clear and concise descriptions are given of the techniques for mathematically modelling real structures so that the equations which describe the motion of such structures can be derived. This approach...

Most machines and structures are required to operate with low levels of vibration as smooth running leads to reduced stresses and fatigue and little noise. This book provides a thorough explanation of the principles and methods used to analyse the vibrations of engineering systems, combined with a description of how these techniques and results can be applied to the study of control system dynamics. Numerous worked examples are included, as well as problems with worked solutions, and parti...

A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet, authored by Sidney H. Beard, is a pioneering work in the field of dietary reform and vegetarianism, first published in the early 20th century. This book serves as an extensive manual for those seeking to adopt a diet that is not only beneficial to personal health but also aligned with ethical and humane principles. Beard meticulously explores the relationship between food, health, and morality, advocating for a lifestyle that...

Boat-Building and Boating is a comprehensive and practical guide for enthusiasts and beginners interested in the art and science of constructing and handling small boats. Authored by Daniel Carter Beard, a renowned figure in outdoor education and a founder of the Boy Scouts of America, this book offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on building a variety of boats, including canoes, rowboats, sailboats, and rafts, using accessible materials and straightforward techniques. The book cove...

The Jolly Book of Boxcraft is a delightful and imaginative guide for children and families, first published in the early 20th century, that transforms ordinary cardboard boxes into a world of creative play and practical projects. Bursting with charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions, the book offers a treasure trove of ideas for constructing toys, games, and useful household items from simple materials found at home. Readers will discover how to make everything from miniature ...

The Jack of All Trades: New Ideas for American Boys is a comprehensive and engaging guidebook originally published in the early 20th century, designed to inspire creativity, resourcefulness, and practical skills in young readers. Authored by Daniel Carter Beard, one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America, this book serves as a treasure trove of hands-on projects, inventive activities, and do-it-yourself instructions tailored specifically for boys eager to explore the world around the...

Ancient Rome matters.Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us. And its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the individual still influence our own debates on civil liberty today.SPQR is a new look at Roman history from one of the world's foremost classicists. It explores not only how R...

From the bestselling author of SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, the fascinating story of how images of Roman autocrats have influenced art, culture, and the representation of power for more than 2,000 yearsWhat does the face of power look like? Who gets commemorated in art and why? And how do we react to statues of politicians we deplore? In this book—against a background of today’s “sculpture wars”—Mary Beard tells the story of how for more than ...

It followed every major military victory in ancient Rome: the successful general drove through the streets to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill; behind him streamed his raucous soldiers; in front were his most glamorous prisoners, as well as the booty he’d captured, from enemy ships and precious statues to plants and animals from the conquered territory. Occasionally there was so much on display that the show lasted two or three days.A radical reexamination of this most ...

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well travelle...

An updated edition of the Sunday Times BestsellerBritain's best-known classicist Mary Beard, is also a committed and vocal feminist. With wry wit, she revisits the gender agenda and shows how history has treated powerful women. Her examples range from the classical world to the modern day, from Medusa and Athena to Theresa May and Hillary Clinton. Beard explores the cultural underpinnings of misogyny, considering the public voice of women, our cultural assumptions ...

This book offers a radical new survey of more than a thousand years of religious life at Rome. It sets religion in its full cultural context, between the primitive hamlet of the eighth century BC and the cosmopolitan, multicultural society of the first centuries of the Christian era. The narrative account is structured around a series of broad themes: how to interpret the Romans' own theories of their religious system and its origins; the relationship of religion and the changing politics ...