Alok Sinha, "Vibration of Mechanical Systems"
English | ISBN: 1107694175 | 2014 | 326 pages | PDF | 2 MB
This is a textbook for a first course in mechanical vibrations. There are many books in this area that try to include everything, thus they have become exhaustive compendiums overwhelming for the undergraduate. In this book, all the basic concepts in mechanical vibrations are clearly identified and presented in a concise and simple manner with illustrative and practical examples. Vibration concepts include a review of selected topics in mechanics; a description of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems in terms of equivalent mass, equivalent stiffness, and equivalent damping; a unified treatment of various forced response problems (base excitation and rotating balance); an introduction to systems thinking, highlighting the fact that SDOF analysis is a building block for multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) and continuous system analyses via modal analysis; and a simple introduction to finite element analysis to connect continuous system and MDOF analyses. There are more than 60 exercise problems, and a complete solutions manual. The use of MATLAB® software is emphasized.

Vehicle and Automotive Engineering 4
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031152107 | 1046 Pages | PDF (True) | 177 MB
This book presents the selected proceedings of the (third) fourth Vehicle and Automotive Engineering conference, reflecting the outcomes of theoretical and practical studies and outlining future development trends in a broad field of automotive research. The conference's main themes included design, manufacturing, economic and educational topics.

Mark Collins Jenkins, "Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend"
English | ISBN: 1426206070 | 2010 | 256 pages | MOBI | 569 KB
Mark Jenkins's engrossing history draws on the latest science, anthropological and archaeological research to explore the origins of vampire stories, providing gripping historic and folkloric context for the concept of immortal beings who defy death by feeding on the lifeblood of others. From the earliest whispers of eternal evil in ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, vampire tales flourished through the centuries and around the globe, fueled by superstition, sexual mystery, fear of disease and death, and the nagging anxiety that demons lurk everywhere. In Vampire Forensics, Mark Jenkins probes vampire legend to tease out the historical truths enshrined in the tales of terror: sherds of Persian pottery depicting blood-sucking demons; the amazing recent discovery by National Geographic archaeologist Matteo Borrini of a 16th-century Venetian grave of a plague victim and suspected vampire; and the Transylvanian castle of "Vlad the Impaler," whose bloodthirsty cruelty remains unsurpassed. Jenkins navigates centuries of lore and legend, adding new chapters to the chronicle and weaving an irresistibly seductive blend of superstition, psychology, and science sure to engross everyone from Anne Rice's countless readers to serious students of archaeology and mythology.

Values for a Post pandemic Future: Ethics, Technology, and the New Normal
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3031084233 | 260 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 11 MB
Chapter 1Values for a Post-Pandemic FutureMatthew Dennis, Georgy Ishmaev, Steven Umbrello, and Jeroen van den Hoven

Using Digital Humanities in the Classroom: A Practical Introduction for Teachers, Lecturers, and Students, 2nd Edition by Claire Battershill, Shawna Ross
English | April 21, 2022 | ISBN: 1350180904, 1350180890 | True PDF | 280 pages | 18.4 MB
Rooted in the day-to-day experience of teaching and written for those without specialist technical knowledge, this is a new edition of the go-to guide to using digital tools and resources in the humanities classroom. In response to the rapidly changing nature of the field, this new edition has been updated throughout and now features:

Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography (2nd Edition) By Paul L. Knox, Linda M. McCarthy
2005 | 608 Pages | ISBN: 0131424505 | PDF | 42 MB
Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography,Third Edition captures the changes in the nature and outcomes of urbanization processes for people, as well as the development of new ways of thinking about urban geography. Unraveling the interlocking processes of urbanization, Knox and McCarthy present a vivid and meaningful explanation of constantly changing urban geographies and urban life. This framework supports the discussion of recent changes while addressing much of the traditional subject matter of urban geography. The books dynamic approach also allows for integration of both theories and facts, where key concepts and theories are presented in relation to prior events and ideasproviding a coherent and comprehensive introduction to urban geography that offers a historical and process-oriented approach. With a U.S. focus that also offers global context and comparative international perspectives, the authors examine urban trends and their outcomes in both developed and less-developed countries to understand, analyze, and interpret the landscapes, economies, and communities of towns and cities around the world.

Urban Indigenous Youth Reframing Two-Spirit By Marie Laing
2021 | 212 Pages | ISBN: 0367556936 | PDF | 20 MB
This book offers insights from young trans, queer, and two-spirit Indigenous people in Toronto who examine the breadth and depth of meanings that two-spirit holds. Tracing the refusals and desires of these youth and their communities, Urban Indigenous Youth Reframing Two-Spirit expands critical conversations on queerness, Indigeneity, and community and simultaneously troubles the idea that articulating a definition of two-spirit is a worthwhile undertaking. Beyond the expansion of these conversations, this book also seeks to empower community members, educators, and young people ― both Indigenous and non-Indigenous ― to better support the self-determination of trans, queer, and two-spirit Indigenous youth. By including a research zine and community discussion guidelines, Laing demonstrates the possibility of powerful change that comes from Indigenous people creating spaces to share knowledge with one another.

Christopher Duncan, "Unite the Tribes: Leadership Skills for Technology Managers Ed 2"
English | ISBN: 1430258721 | 2013 | 252 pages | EPUB | 1335 KB
Every day, customers see the results of companies where fiefdoms have formed and silos create divisional or departmental strife: poor sales and profits, and lackluster products. It's not hard to see that such companies are headed for an early grave.

Undue Process: Persecution and Punishment in Autocratic Courts
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1009197134 | 249 Pages | PDF | 3 MB
Why do autocrats hold political trials when outcomes are presumed known from the start? Undue Process examines how autocrats weaponize the judiciary to stay in control. Contrary to conventional wisdom that courts constrain arbitrary power, Shen-Bayh argues that judicial processes can instead be used to legitimize dictatorship and dissuade dissent when power is contested. Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa since independence, Shen-Bayh draws on fine-grained archival data on regime threats and state repression to explain why political trials are often political purges in disguise, providing legal cover for the persecution of regime rivals. This compelling analysis reveals how courts can be used to repress political challengers, institutionalize punishment, and undermine the rule of law. Engaging and illuminating, Undue Process provides new theoretical insights into autocratic judiciaries and will interest political scientists and scholars studying authoritarian regimes, African politics, and political control.

Thomas Bodenheimer, Kevin Grumbach, "Understanding Health Policy: A Clinical Approach, Eighth Edition"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 1260454266 | PDF | pages: 238 | 146.9 mb
The most trusted and comprehensive guide to the healthcare system―fully updated with the latest changes and trends