The book contributes to answering the questions raised by mayors, governors, and federal government officials in Brazil: "What can cities do to improve economic performance and create jobs?" The question is approached through a review of theories and policy options for city competitiveness, preliminary benchmarking of Brazilian cities.The book concludes that to become and stay competitive, cities need to strive to reduce the cost of doing business by improving services, infrastructure, and re...

《中共党史札记》是张鸣多年研究与写作的一次集中呈现。作者出 身政治学界，却长期在历史现场"找刺"，写过大量关于近代史、共和国 史和政治运动的文章，以敢说、善抓细节见长，风格既有学理支撑，又通俗尖锐。这本书不是一部"通史"，而是一册带着问题意识的札记。写长征， 不再停留在"伟大战略转移"的神话上，而是追问苏区那套高度集中、靠 强征与打土豪支撑的战时经济为何走到尽头；写土地改革，细看工作队 如何进村，如何把斗争会布置成一场"运动剧场"，农民在亲情、乡情与 阶级划分之间怎样被迫站队；写"三反五反"，从掌权之后的道德困境切 入，看运动如何一步步演变成"人人自危"的政治技术；谈农业合作化和 农村集体化，则回到一个简单问题：农民究竟愿不愿意，合作社到底有 没有真增产。书中也有一些视角别致的小文：有从民国的多重面孔讲起的，有借宪法制定过程看"共同纲领"如何让位于一党体制的，也有通过某个干部、某个"老兵"的命运，折射整个时代的气质。这些篇章，让宏大的党史落到具体人身上，让"运动""体制"这些抽象词有了人脸和故事。作者一边用史料、数字和个案支撑自己的判断，一边...

This book discusses the future development trajectories, industry allocation, and investment opportunities of five regions in China: the Great Bay Area, the Yangtze River Delta, the Beijing-Tianjin-Xiongan Triangle, the Central Triangle, and the Western Triangle.The authors analyze the resource endowment, current industries, strengths, and weaknesses of the above regions, compare them with similar regions in developed countries, and discuss the future development direction, emergin...

This book focuses on the latest trends and advancements in road engineering at home and abroad, emphasizing both theory and practice. It covers topics such as road alignment design, materials, drainage design, construction, and maintenance, aiming to develop readers' ability to analyze and solve practical problems in road engineering. This textbook plays a significant role in enhancing the foundational course system of transportation engineering and cultivating high-quality professional an...

Elastic language is a phenomenon in linguistics that refers to how we stretch the meanings of words, depending on the context in which they are used – for example many, about 20, perhaps, could be. This study looks specifically at elastic language in the fields of medicine and healthcare, showing how it is used to serve both the patient's and the professional's needs. It explores the pragmatics and metapragmatics of elasticity in the delivery of online medical information as a way of avoid...

This book integrates the physical processes of dam breaching and the mathematical aspects of risk assessment in a concise manner• The first book that introduces the causes, processes and consequences of dam failures• Integrates the physical processes of dam breaching and the mathematical aspects of risk assessment in a concise manner• Emphasizes integrating theory and practice to better demonstrate the application of risk assessment and decis...

Wireless edge networks aim to provide last-mile wireless connections between access points and diversified wireless end devices. Recent years witness the rapid development of wireless communication ecosystems including fundamental theory breakthroughs, manufacture capability improvements, as well as the explosively increasing wireless end devices and service demands.It is known that spectrum is the irreplaceable resource for wireless transmissions in edge networks. Nevertheless, it...

This book discusses the basic theoretical model and implementation method of intelligent machining technology and promotes the application of intelligent machining technology in the manufacturing of complex aviation components, such as aero-engine blisk, casing parts and blades. It not only presents the fundamental theory of intelligent machining, but also provides detailed examples of applications in the aviation industry.The topics covered include intelligent programming, intelli...

This book covers the topics of theoretical principles, dynamics model and algorithm, mission analysis, system design and experimental studies of space nets system, aiming to provide an initial framework in this field and serve as a ready reference for those interested. Space nets system represents a forefront field in future development of aerospace technologies. However, it involves new challenges and problems such as nonlinear and distorted nets structure, complex rigid flexible coupling...

This book systematically describes the fundamentals of Magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMAs), with an emphasis on low-dimensional structures such as foams, microwires and micro-particles. The respective chapters address basic concepts and theories, the fabrication of various architectures, microstructure tailoring, property optimization and cutting-edge applications. Taken together, they provide a clear understanding of the correlation between processing and the microstructural properties o...

This is an age of deception. Con men ply the roadways. Bogus alchemists pretend to turn one piece of silver into three. Devious nuns entice young women into adultery. Sorcerers use charmed talismans for mind control and murder. A pair of dubious monks extorts money from a powerful official and then spends it on whoring. A rich student tries to bribe the chief examiner, only to hand his money to an imposter. A eunuch kidnaps boys and consumes their "essence" in an attempt to regrow his peni...

Begin with a captivating historical overview, tracing the origins of Xingyi, Bagua, and Yoga back through the annals of time. Explore the philosophical foundations that underpin each discipline, delving into the timeless principles that guide their practice. From the dynamic movements of Xingyi to the circular forms of Bagua and the holistic approach of Yoga, discover the unique perspectives they offer on the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.Delve into the physical prac...