History of Construction Cultures Volume 1
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1032002026 | 827 Pages | PDF (True) | 52 MB
History of Construction Cultures Volume 1 contains papers presented at the 7ICCH - Seventh International Congress on Construction History, held at the Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal, from 12 to 16 July, 2021. The conference has been organized by the Lisbon School of Architecture (FAUL), NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies and the University of the Azores. The contributions cover the wide interdisciplinary spectrum of Construction History and consist on the most recent advances in theory and practical case studies analysis, following themes such as: - epistemological issues; - building actors; - building materials; - building machines, tools and equipment; - construction processes; - building services and techniques ; -structural theory and analysis ; - political, social and economic aspects; - knowledge transfer and cultural translation of construction cultures. Furthermore, papers presented at thematic sessions aim at covering important problematics, historical periods and different regions of the globe, opening new directions for Construction History research. We are what we build and how we build; thus, the study of Construction History is now more than ever at the centre of current debates as to the shape of a sustainable future for humankind. Therefore, History of Construction Cultures is a critical and indispensable work to expand our understanding of the ways in which everyday building activities have been perceived and experienced in different cultures, from ancient times to our century and all over the world.

Histological Analysis of Endocrine Disruptive Effects in Small Laboratory Fish By Daniel R. Dietrich, Heiko O. Krieger(auth.)
2009 | 381 Pages | ISBN: 0471763586 | PDF | 62 MB
Timely title assembling the combined knowledge of some of the leading authorities in the field of small fish reproduction - an important topic for risk assessment and registration of chemical, agricultural, and pharmaceutical compounds Provides guidance on the microscopic structure of living tissue and evaluation of the reproductive glands of small laboratory fish Includes state-of-the-art science along with sufficient anatomical and physiological background for understanding and interpreting test results Helps standardize the interpretation of results from aquatic bioassays and field observations, which will also clarify inconsistencies in the current scientific literature Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-6): Chapter 2 Fish Species of Interest (pages 7-18): Chapter 3 Sexual Determination, Differentiation, and Gonadal Development (pages 19-65): Chapter 4 Female Gonad Anatomy and Morphology (pages 66-87): Chapter 5 Male Gonad Anatomy and Morphology (pages 88-114): Chapter 6 Endocrine?Disrupting Compounds (pages 115-246): Chapter 7 Determination of Effects of Exogenous Hormones and Endocrine?Like Active Compounds (pages 247-253): Chapter 8 Evaluation of Effects in Fish Gonads (pages 254-269): Chapter 9 Experimental Design and Statistics (pages 270-294): Chapter 10 Conclusions (pages 295-299):

Paul Oliver, "Hinduism and the 1960s: The Rise of a Counter-culture"
English | 2015 | pages: 201 | ISBN: 1472531558, 1472533038 | PDF | 1,2 mb
The West has drawn upon Hinduism on a wide scale, from hatha yoga and meditation techniques, to popular culture in music and fashion, yet the contribution of Hinduism to the counter-culture of the 1960s has not been analysed in full.

Ian Baxter, "Himmler's Nazi Concentration Camp Guards"
English | 2013 | pages: 128 | ISBN: 1848847998 | EPUB | 5,2 mb
This book is the most thorough study yet of the whole process of recruitment, indoctrination and performance of those responsible for the guarding of concentration camp inmates. It is not an attractive subject - the conversion of human beings into murderers and individuals routinely carrying out appalling acts of cruelty are bound to be shocking. But it happened under the Third Reich on a massive scale.

High Speed Digital Transmission Networking: Covering T/E-Carrier Multiplexing, SONET and SDH, Second Edition By Gilbert Held(auth.)
1999 | 273 Pages | ISBN: 0471983586 | PDF | 2 MB
Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, this book provides practical information about the characteristics, operation, utilization and testing of digital networks. Also examines digital network facilities that are available in the US and UK, and North American and European T-Carrier framing and coding formats. The book also includes information on DSL, FT1, FT3 and T3 carriers. Content: Chapter 1 Rationale for High Speed Digital Networking (pages 1-26): Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Digital Signaling, Coding and Clocking (pages 27-46): Chapter 3 Voice Digitization Techniques (pages 47-72): Chapter 4 The Communications Carrier Transmission Infrastructure (pages 73-88): Chapter 5 Copper?based Digital Networking Facilities (pages 89-132): Chapter 6 T? and E?carrier Framing and Coding Formats (pages 133-170): Chapter 7 T? and E?carrier Multiplexers and Access Concentrators (pages 171-200): Chapter 8 SONET and SDH (pages 201-222): Chapter 9 Testing and Troubleshooting (pages 223-248): Chapter 10 Digital Circuit Restoral Operations (pages 249-253):

High Pressure Chemistry: Synthetic, Mechanistic, and Supercritical Applications By
2002 | 469 Pages | ISBN: 3527304045 | PDF | 16 MB
It is a basic law of chemistry that pressure influences reactions. Thus, high-pressure reactions are no longer a rarity in chemistry today, but rather are indispensable tools - whether for innovative syntheses, new products or for explaining reaction mechanisms. The expert editors, Rudi van Eldik and Frank-Gerrit Klarner, provide a comprehensive overview of this fascinating field, ranging from the influence of high pressure on organic and inorganic reactions, via concrete applications in synthesis for metal catalytic and stereoselective processes right up to the use of supercritical liquids. Written by renowned experts, this volume contains a wealth of vital and practical information, for both newcomers to the field as well as experienced high-pressure chemists. Whether in academia or industry, this book belongs on the shelf of every chemist concerned with high-pressure chemistry either now or in the future. Content: Chapter 1 Effect of Pressure on Inorganic Reactions: Introduction and Mechanistic Applications (pages 3-40): Rudi van Eldik and Colin D. HubbardChapter 2 The Effect of Pressure on Organic Reactions: Basic Principles and Mechanistic Applications (pages 41-96): Frank Wurche and Frank?Gerrit KlarnerChapter 3 High?Pressure Kinetics and Highly Viscous Media (pages 97-128): Tsutomu AsanoChapter 4 Water Exchange on Metal Ions: The Effect of Pressure (pages 131-160): Lothar Helm and Andre E. MerbachChapter 5 Insights into Solution Chemistry from High Pressure Electrochemistry (pages 161-183): Thomas W. SwaddleChapter 6 Pressure Effects on the Photoreactions of Transition Metal Complexes (pages 184-222): Peter C. Ford and Leroy E. LavermanChapter 7 Application of High Pressure in Transition Metal?Catalyzed Reactions (pages 223-238): Oliver ReiserChapter 8 High Pressure in Organic Synthesis: Influence on Selectivity (pages 239-283): Lutz F. Tietze and Peter L. SteckChapter 9 High?Pressure Promoted Cycloadditions for Application in Combinatorial Chemistry (pages 284-304): Ceorge J. T. Kuster and Hans W. ScheerenChapter 10 Catalytic and Solvophobic Promotion of High Pressure Addition Reactions (pages 305-347): Gerard JennerChapter 11 Future Perspectives: Applications of High Pressure in Supramolecular Chemistry (pages 348-368): Robert Ruloff, Christophe Saudan, Andre E. Merbach and Frank?Gerrit KlarnerChapter 12 Catalytic Reactions in Supercritical Fluids (pages 371-397): Jason Hyde, Walter Leitner and Martyn PoliakoffChapter 13 Application of Supercritical Fluids in the Fine Chemical Industry (pages 398-421): Werner Bonrath and Reinhard KargeChapter 14 Applications of Supercritical Water (pages 422-446): Eckhard Dinjus and Andrea Kruse

High Intensity Combustors - Steady Isobaric Combustion By
2002 | 471 Pages | ISBN: 3527277315 | PDF | 18 MB
The present book offers specific knowledge on high intensity combustors and provides those who are interested in the area of fuel preparation and combustion, flow and heat transfer, and particularly in high temperature materials with a deep understanding of the fundamental physics. The topics covered by this report are characterized by the following major areas: fuel preparation, flow and combustion, pollutant formation, heat transfer and radiation, high temperature materials, thermal barrier coating systems. The book is written for scientists, engineers as well as technicians working on modern combustion systems. Content: Chapter 1.1 Atomization and Spray Propagation in Gas Turbine Combustors (pages 6-24): Georg Maier, Robert Meier, Michael Willmann, Reinhold Kneer, Johann Himmelsbach, Hans?Jorg Bauer and Sigmar WittigChapter 1.2 Calculation of Two Phase Flows in Combustors (pages 25-53): Roland Schmehl, Goran Klose, Georg Maier and Sigmar WittigChapter 1.3 Investigations of Droplet Evaporation at Elevated Pressures (pages 54-72): Klaus Prommersberger, Jorg Stengele, Klaus Dullenkopf, Johann Himmelsbach and Sigmar WittigChapter 1.4 Shear?Driven Liquid Wall Films in Combustor Flows: Recent Advances in Experiment and Numerical Simulation (pages 73-91): Heiko Rosskamp, Alfred Elsa?er, Joachim Ebner, Georg Maier, Berthold Noll and Soksik KimChapter 1.5 Pressure?Swirl and Twin?Fluid Atomization with Regard to Industrial Liquid Fuel Combustion (pages 92-108): Andreas Kufferath, Martin Loffler?Mang, Andreas Horvay and Wolfgang LeuckelChapter 2.1 Stabilisation of Turbulent Concentric and Swirling Flames Based on Flow and Mixing Pattern Investigations (pages 114-134): Peter Schmittel, Bernd Prade, Stefan Hoffmann and Bernhard LenzeChapter 2.2 Velocity?Fields, Reynolds Stresses, and Swirl?Induced Intermittency in Free and Enclosed Rotating Flows (pages 135-155): Frank Holzapfel, Klaus Dobbeling and Bernhard LenzeChapter 2.3 Mathematical Modeling of Turbulent Swirling Flames (pages 156-175): Peter Habisreuther, Matthias Philipp, Heinrich Eickhoff and Wolfgang LeuckelChapter 2.4 Stability and Burnout of Swirling Flames with Wastewater Injection (pages 176-191): Karsten Ehrhardt and Wolfgang LeuckelChapter 3.1 Formation and Reduction of Thermal and Fuel Nitrogen Oxides in Flames (pages 199-220): Dieter Stapf, Peter Jansohn, Stefan Koger and Wolfgang LeuckelChapter 3.2 Soot Formation from Gaseous Hydrocarbons in Turbulent Combustion (pages 221-254): Wolfgang Leuckel, Michael Huth and Bernd BartenbachChapter 4.1 High Efficient Cooling Concepts for Low Emission Combustors (pages 261-281): Moritz Martiny, Ralf Schiele, Michael Gritsch, Achmed Schulz and Soksik KimChapter 4.2 Numerical Modelling of Combustor Liner Heat Transfer (pages 282-298): Dietmar Giebert, Elias Papanicolaou, Carl?Henning Rexroth, Michael Scheuerlen, Achmed Schulz and Rainer KochChapter 4.3 Experimental Investigation and Numerical Prediction of Radiative Heat Transfer (pages 299-325): Rainer Koch, Benedikt Ganz, Werner Krebs, Berthold Noll and Sigmar WittigChapter 5.1 Systematic Investigation of the High?Temperature Deformation Behaviour of Selected Materials for Combustion Chambers in Different Component Conditions (pages 333-341): Uli T. Schmidt, Otmar Vohringer, Detlef Lohe and Eckard MacherauchChapter 5.2 Fatigue Behaviour of NiCr22Co12Mo9 under Isothermal and Thermal?Mechanical Fatigue Loadings (pages 342-358): Mourad Moalla, Karl?Heinz Lang and Detlef LoheChapter 5.3 Microstructure and Deformation Behaviour of Carbide?Hardened Superalloys (pages 359-374): Ulrich Martin, Heinrich Oettel, Uwe Muhle and Otmar VohringerChapter 5.4 Advances in the Inelastic Failure Analysis of Combustor Structures (pages 375-390): Holger Kiewel, Jarir Aktaa and Dietrich MunzChapter 5.5 Modeling of the Non?Linear Deformation and Damage Behaviour of Combustor Structure Materials (pages 391-416): Jarir Aktaa and Dietrich MunzChapter 6.1 Long?Term Behaviour and Application Limits of Plasma?Sprayed ZrO2 Thermal Barrier Coatings (pages 422-437): Petra A. Langjahr, Rainer Oberacker and Michael J. HoffmannChapter 6.2 The Creep Damage Behaviour of a Plasma?Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coating System for Combustion Chambers (pages 438-450): Uli T. Schmidt, Otmar Vohringer, Detlef Lohe and Eckard MacherauchChapter 7.1 Research Projects (pages 451-463):

High Content Screening: Science, Techniques and Applications By
2008 | 428 Pages | ISBN: 047003999X | PDF | 50 MB
The authoritative reference on HCS in biological and pharmaceutical research High Content Screening (HCS) has been a leading methodology in toxicology studies for years. Recent advances have broadened the range of applications to encompass new areas. High Content Screening: Science, Techniques, and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of HCS in four sections: * The basics of HCS, from the definition to detailed discussions of component technologies * Examples of HCS used in biological applications and early drug discovery, with an emphasis on applications in oncology and neuroscience * The use of HCS across the drug development pipeline * Data management, data analysis, and systems biology, with guidelines for using the large datasets generated by HCS in systems-level studies With chapters contributed by leading authorities from academia and industry, this guide covers: * A wide range of topics, including assay development, cell culture, image processing, robotics, database architecture and management, model systems for analysis, and more * Focused discussions on imaging in 3D, imaging of tissues for pharmacodynamic studies, and screening of both small molecule and RNAi libraries by HCS * The roles of bench researchers and IT personnel in implementing and maintaining HCS platforms * The challenges and advantages of using HCS today, and a look at future directions With eighty-seven detailed figures readers can refer to in full color on the accompanying CD-ROM, this is the premier, hands-on reference on HCS for researchers in academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies. It's also an excellent resource for lab managers and graduate students in biochemistry, cell biology, toxicology, and related fields.Content: Chapter 1 Approaching High Content Screening and Analysis: Practical Advice for Users (pages 1-24): Scott Keefer and Joseph ZockChapter 2 Automated High Content Screening Microscopy (pages 25-42): Paul A. JohnstonChapter 3 A Primer on Image Informatics of High Content Screening (pages 43-84): Xiaobo Zhou and Stephen T. C. WongChapter 4 Developing Robust High Content Assays (pages 85-109): Arijit Chakravarty, Douglas Bowman, Jeffrey A. Ecsedy, Claudia Rabino, John Donovan, Natalie D'Amore, Ole Petter Veiby, Mark Rolfe and Sudeshna DasChapter 5 HCS in Cellular Oncology and Tumor Biology (pages 111-143): Steven A. Haney, Jing Zhang, Jing Pan and Peter LaPanChapter 6 Exploring the Full Power of Combining High Throughput RNAi with High Content Readouts: From Target Discovery Screens to Drug Modifier Studies (pages 145-168): Christoph Sachse, Cornelia Weiss?Haljiti, Christian Holz, Kathrin Regener, Francoise Halley, Michael Hannus, Corina Frenzel, Sindy Kluge, Mark Hewitson, Benjamin Bader, Amy Burd, Louise Perkins, Alexander Szewczak, Stefan Prechtl, Claudia Merz, Peter Rae, Dominik Mumberg and Christophe J. EcheverriChapter 7 Leveraging HCS in Neuroscience Drug Discovery (pages 169-187): Myles Fennell, Beal McIlvain, Wendy Stewart and John DunlopChapter 8 Live Brain Slice Imaging for Ultra High Content Screening: Automated Fluorescent Microscopy to Study Neurodegenerative Diseases (pages 189-204): O. Joseph Trask, C. Todd DeMarco, Denise Dunn, Thomas G. Gainer, Joshua Eudailey, Linda Kaltenbach and Donald C. LoChapter 9 High Content Analysis of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Growth and Differentiation (pages 205-224): Paul J. Sammak, Vivek Abraham, Richik Ghosh, Jeff Haskins, Esther Jane, Patti Petrosko, Teresa M. Erb, Tia N. Kinney, Christopher Jefferys, Mukund Desai and Rami MangoubiChapter 10 HCS for HTS (pages 225-247): Ann F. Hoffman and Ralph J. GarippaChapter 11 The Roles of High Content Cellular Imaging in Lead Optimization (pages 249-268): Jonathan A. Lee, Karen Cox, Aidas Kriauciunas and Shaoyou ChuChapter 12 Using High Content Analysis for Pharmacodynamic Assays in Tissue (pages 269-291): Arijit Chakravarty, Douglas Bowman, Kristine Burke, Bradley Stringer, Barbara Hibner and Katherine GalvinChapter 13 High Content Analysis of Sublethal Cytotoxicity in Human HepG2 Hepatocytes for Assessing Potential and Mechanism for Chemical? and Drug?Induced Human Toxicity (pages 293-316): Peter J. O'BrienChapter 14 Open File Formats for High Content Analysis (pages 317-328): Jason R. Swedlow, Curtis Rueden, Jean?Marie Burel, Melissa Linkert, Brian Loranger, Chris Allan and Kevin W. EliceiriChapter 15 Analysis of Multiparametric HCS Data (pages 329-354): Andrew A. Hill, Peter LaPan, Yizheng Li and Steven A. HaneyChapter 16 Quantitative and Qualitative Cellular Genomics: High Content Analysis as an End Point for HT?RNAi Phenotype Profiling Using GE's IN Cell Platform (pages 355-369): David O. Azorsa, Christian Beaudry, Kandavel Shanmugam and Spyro MoussesChapter 17 Optimal Characteristics of Protein-Protein Interaction Biosensors for Cellular Systems Biology Profiling (pages 371-387): Kenneth A. Giuliano, Daniel R. Premkumar and D. Lansing Taylor

Alexander Laban Hinton, Thomas La Pointe, Douglas Irvin-Erickson, "Hidden Genocides: Power, Knowledge, Memory"
English | 2013 | pages: 230 | ISBN: 0813561639, 0813561620 | PDF | 0,9 mb
Why are some genocides prominently remembered while others are ignored, hidden, or denied? Consider the Turkish campaign denying the Armenian genocide, followed by the Armenian movement to recognize the violence. Similar movements are building to acknowledge other genocides that have long remained out of sight in the media, such as those against the Circassians, Greeks, Assyrians, the indigenous peoples in the Americas and Australia, and the violence that was the precursor to and the aftermath of the Holocaust.

Katya Adaui, Rosalind Harvey, "Here Be Icebergs"
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1913867196 | 130 pages | AZW3 | 0.4 MB
The mysteries of kinship (families born into and families made) take disconcerting and familiar shapes in these refreshingly frank short stories. A family is haunted by a beast that splatters fruit against its walls every night, another undergoes a near-collision with a bus on the way home from the beach. Mothers are cold, fathers are absent―we know these moments in the abstract, but Adaui makes each as uncanny as our own lives: close but not yet understood.