Textbook introducing the fundamentals of aircraft performance using industry standards and examples: bridging the gap between academia and industryProvides an extensive and detailed treatment of all segments of mission profile and overall aircraft performanceConsiders operating costs, safety, environmental and related systems issuesIncludes worked examples relating to current aircraft (Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, Advanced Jet Trainer and Airbus A...

Provides a Comprehensive Introduction to Aircraft Design with an Industrial ApproachThis book introduces readers to aircraft design, placing great emphasis on industrial practice. It includes worked out design examples for several different classes of aircraft, including Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, BAe Hawk and Airbus A320. It considers performance substantiation and compliance to certification requirements and market specifications of take-off/landing fi...

An easy-to-follow guide for beginners and intermediate programmers to master modern C\# and .NET development through hands-on examples using Visual Studio 2026 and VS Code. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen ReaderKey FeaturesExplore the newest additions to the C\# language, the .NET class libraries, and data modeling with Entity Framework CoreBuild professional modern websites and services with ASP.NET Core, Blazor, ...

A hands-on guide to building modern websites and services with ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and Umbraco CMS, featuring practical patterns, real-world techniques, and proven workflows for .NET 10 developers. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesMaster ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and OData to build robust web servicesGain hands-on experience with web testing, security, and containerization techniques...

Ranging from the early Middle Ages to the present, this is one of the broadest and most up-to-date studies of French history available in English. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic...

Mark Price is a 12-year NBA veteran, most noted for his shooting. A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers for nine years, he was a 4-time All-Star and two time 3 Point Shootout Challenge winner. His #25 jersey is retired by both the Cavs and Georgia Tech, his alma mater. Price discusses how the recruiting process has evolved over the years and how style of play has changed the game.

An accessible guide for beginner-to-intermediate programmers to the concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C\# 12 and .NET 8, with hands-on exercises using Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExplore the latest additions to C\# 12, the .NET 8 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 8Create professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 8 and Blaz...

Atticus.Thorn.Balthazar.Three men Sybelle Strange never expected to see after they left her for their transition. In the three years they had been gone, she never once thought they would return, especially not after they had gone missing.And she didn't expect them to show up turned into nightmares.But there is a price on her head, and the three of them are the only thing that stands in the way of the Monstera King of the East Coast getting his hands ...

An accessible guide for beginner-to-intermediate programmers to the concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C\# 13 and .NET 9, with hands-on exercises using Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatKey FeaturesExplore the newest additions to C\# 13, the .NET 9 class libraries, and Entity Framework Core 9Build professional websites and services with ASP.NET Core 9 and ...

Under attack, she'll stop at nothing to keep her crew alive.Nanotechnology was all that sustained humanity in their brutal war against the Merkiaari. The consequence was the creation of vipers, a regiment of cyborg super soldiers tasked with protecting the Alliance. When Gunnery Sergeant Gina Fuentez finds one of the fabled viper cyborgs in a terrorist camp during a mission, her squad comes under attack.Two members of her squad are dead, and she'll face the...

Ryan's story begins at the gates of Brighton Primary School, where he hopes to reinvent himself. A quiet and insecure boy from a small town, he has spent his life at the bottom of the social ladder. Now, with a chance for a fresh start, he resolves to fit in—at any cost. From the moment he meets Corey, the charismatic leader of a group of boys at the school, Ryan embarks on a journey marked by lies, deception, and the painful realisation of who he truly is.To earn Corey's approval,...

Archipelago is one of the most important and influential literary magazines of the lasttwenty years. Running to twelve editions, it was edited by Andrew McNeillie, with theassistance later of James McDonald Lockhart, and began as an attempt to reimagine therelationships between the islands of Ireland and Britain. Archipelago has brought togetherestablished and emerging artists in creative conversations that have transformed the studyof islands, coasts and...