Describes how to systematically implement various characteristic mode (CM) theories into designs of practical antenna systemsThis book examines both theoretical developments of characteristic modes (CMs) and practical developments of CM-based methodologies for a variety of critical antenna designs. The book is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introduction and discusses the recent advances of the CM theory and its applications in antenna engineering....

All-solid-state batteries have gained much attention as the next-generation batteries. This book is about various Li ion ceramic electrolytes and their applications to all-solid-state battery. It contains a wide range of topics from history of ceramic electrolytes and ion conduction mechanisms to recent research achievements. Here oxide-type and sulfide-type ceramic electrolytes are described in detail. Additionally, their applications to all-solid-state batteries, including Li-air battery...

This book provides a systematic study of the fundamental theory and methods of beamforming with differential microphone arrays (DMAs), or differential beamforming in short. It begins with a brief overview of differential beamforming and some popularly used DMA beampatterns such as the dipole, cardioid, hypercardioid, and supercardioid, before providing essential background knowledge on orthogonal functions and orthogonal polynomials, which form the basis of differential beamforming.

This book introduces readers to the status quo and recent advances in China’s low-carbon development. From the evolution of human civilization, to the proposal of low-carbon concepts, up to the choice of China’s low-carbon path, the book provides a comprehensive review of low-carbon development, while also elaborating on the core concept, goals and methods. In addition, it addresses a series of questions and issues closely tied to today’s social development, such as: “Why is it so vital to...

The doctrine of deification or theosis has been gaining interest among scholars for some time. Yet most publications on the topic have focused on Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions and have subsumed the discussion under the category of soteriology. If "being transformed into the same image" (2 Corinthians 3:18) is truly essential to the Christian life, a fuller understanding of this biblical concept is needed for Christians of all traditions.In this vo...

Sixteen acclaimed authors—including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress—join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college.Jilly cannot believe her parents keep showing up at all of her orientation events. (Except, yes, she can totally believe that.) Isaac wants to be known as someone other than the kid who does magic and has an emotional suppo...

Fanliebling Chelli Lona Aphra ist zurück! Um einer Gefängnisstrafe zu entgehen, schließt sich die skrupellose Archäologin gezwungenermaßen einer Spezialeinheit der Neuen Republik an. Deren Aufgabe besteht darin, kulturell wertvolle Kunstwerke wiederzufinden. Doch kann die Republik Aphra wirklich trauen? Bei ihrem ersten Auftrag wird sie von dem Jedi Luke Skywalker begleitet …

Smart Metro Station Systems: Data Science and Engineering introduces key technologies in data science and engineering for smart metro station systems. The book consists of three main parts, focusing on the environment, people and energy. Each chapter includes practical applications, along with information on metro traffic flow monitoring and passenger guidance, methods for behavior analysis and trajectory projection, clustering and anomaly detection in crowd hotspots, monitoring and predic...

The two volumes "Science of Synthesis: Multicomponent Reactions" critically review the state of the art of domino, sequential, and consecutive multicomponent reactions in what is a highly dynamic field. They serve as the basis for practical application to reach the goals of diversity-oriented synthesis, reaction design, and novel synthetic concepts. As is typical for the Science of Synthesis series, the reference work on multicomponent reactions presents the best synthetic methods as judge...

Join Benny and his friends in 'The Candy Carnival Chaos,' an engaging kids' bedtime story audiobook where a visit to a whimsical candy carnival takes a surprising turn. As candies come to life and play mischievous pranks, Benny and his friends embark on a sweet and silly escapade to restore order. This audiobook features vibrant color pages that vividly depict the sugary world of the candy carnival. Inside, young listeners can also enjoy a delightful puzzle that adds an interactive element...

In The Day the Animals Wore Shoes, the jungle turns upside down when every animal finds a mysterious pair of shoes outside their home. From a giraffe wobbling in high heels to an elephant hilariously squishing into tiny sneakers, and a lion tap-dancing across the savannah, chaos and laughter fill the day. As the animals clumsily learn to walk, run, and play in their new footwear, kids will giggle at their silly antics and unexpected challenges. This laugh-out-loud story is perfect...

«Les stratégies offertes dans ce livre sont comme de grands arbres aux profondes racines. Aussitôt qu'elles vous seront familières, vous pourrez trouver protection sous leurs branches et leur feuillage. Chaque fois que vous y aurez recours, vous bénéficierez de leur assistance. Ces stratégies constituent une philosophie de vie et de survie qui vous aidera personnellement et vous permettra d'aider vos semblables.»Ce livre, qui rassemble 108 principes de la philosophie taoïste, a com...