English | 2022 | ISBN: 303109543X | 342 pages | True PDF EPUB | 43 MB
This book is aimed to provide comprehensive and systematic knowledge of kinematic synthesis as developed up to date. Modern mechanical systems require advance kinematics knowledge to support mechanism design with sound theories and methods. The book includes not only the classical foundations of kinematic synthesis, but also the latest advances developed by the authors. Moreover, many examples are included to illustrate both methods and their supporting theory.
The focus is on systems of rigid bodies forming closed loops. The four-bar linkage, representing the foundations of mechanical systems, is given due attention, in its three domains: planar, spherical, and spatial. The book contains six chapters, the first two covering fundamentals for kinematic synthesis, including qualitative synthesis. Chapters 3–5 describe, in full detail, the function, motion, and path syntheses of single-dof linkages. In the last chapter, the synthesis of single-dof complex linkages, including six-bar and ten-bar linkages, is introduced.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1119983002 | 237 pages | True PDF EPUB | 7.4 MB
You don't have to be ruthless to get ahead—kindness will get you there faster
From the CEO of the Pavilion community, Sam Jacobs, Kind Folks Finish First weaves practical business lessons with fresh perspectives on how you can achieve success. The ideas in this book are backed by the author's personal experience building a nearly $200-million business rooted in kindness, reciprocity, and deeply held values. More than that, they're proven principles that have helped thousands reach their goals in every arena.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1510775439 | 505 pages | True EPUB | 37.77 MB
Startling new insights into the JFK assassination
In Killing Kennedy: Exposing the Plot, the Cover-Up, and the Consequences, author Jack Roth interviews researchers, scholars, eyewitnesses, and family members of those who were part of the tangled web of US intelligence operations associated with the Cold War and the circumstances surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The author asks important questions, including why the assassination still matters today and what the lasting ripple effects have been since that fateful day.

English | 2023 | ISBN: 1350168122 | 481 pages | True PDF | 8.36 MB
Crossing continents and running across centuries, Key Concepts in World Philosophies brings together the 45 core ideas associated with major Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Islamic, African, Ancient Greek, Indigenous and modern European philosophers.
The universal theme of self-cultivation and transformation connects each concept. Each one seeks to change our understanding the world or the life we are living. From Chinese xin and karma in Buddhist traditions to okwu in African philosophy, equity in Islamic thought and the good life in Aztec philosophy, an international team of philosophers cover a diverse set of ideas and theories originating from thinkers such as Confucius, Buddha, Dogen, Nezahualcoyotl, Nietzsche and Zhuangzi. Organised around the major themes of knowledge, metaphysics and aesthetics, each short chapter provides an introductory overview supported by a glossary.

English | 2021 | ISBN: 1433832895 | 238 pages | True PDF EPUB | 11.75 MB
A practical guide to maintaining a healthy brain for readers of any age, but particularly those in midlife and older.
This book offers scientifically-based information on living a brain-healthy lifestyle. While there is no cure for Alzheimer's and other degenerative brain diseases that cause dementia, research shows that you can reduce your risk for dementia and improve your memory and other cognitive abilities by adopting certain healthy behaviors. Through exercising, keeping your mind active, staying socially connected, and eating well, you can directly improve your brain health and thus benefit your memory, cognitive abilities such as attention and multitasking, and even your mood.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1420094998 | 671 pages | True PDF | 245.57 MB
Karch's Drug Abuse Handbook, Third Edition remains the quintessential compendium addressing the pharmacological, medical, and legal aspects of drugs and informing the forensic community of the latest scientific advances and emergent practices.
For this edition, Dr. Karch has brought on clinical and forensic toxicology expert Dr. Bruce Goldberger, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and president of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, to serve as co-editor. In addition, world-renowned scientists and medical professionals have contributed their work and expertise in tackling the latest developments in drug testing, drug-related medical emergencies, and the drug toxicology.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 978-1617298684 | 324 pages | True PDF | 27.67 MB
Everything you need to implement stream processing on Apache Kafka? using Kafka Streams and the kqsIDB event streaming database.
This totally revised new edition of Kafka Streams in Action has been expanded to cover more of the Kafka platform used for building event- based applications. You'll also find full coverage of ksqlDB, an event streaming database purpose-built for stream processing applications.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1684513618 | 287 pages | True EPUB | 7.31 MB
. . . with liberty and justice for some .
The left has corrupted the U.S. legal system. Wielding the law as a weapon, arrogant judges and lawless prosecutors are intimidating, silencing, and even imprisoning Americans who stand in the way of their radical agenda. Their "enemies list" even includes parents who dare to speak up for their children at school board meetings.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1119988055 | 163 pages | True PDF EPUB | 9.34 MB
Joy at work—why settle for anything less?
In Joy Works: Empowering Teams in the New Era of Work , Alex Liu delivers an engaging blueprint for ensuring people feel safe and inspired at work. Liu, the managing partner and chairman of Kearney, asks, "Why would we settle for anything less than joy at work?" In the book, you'll find a step-by-step action plan for approaching joy at work using the three key drivers that determine employee happiness—people, praise, and purpose—and learn how to implement that plan for maximum results and maximum joy.

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1631068687 | 162 pages | True EPUB | 6.87 MB
Harnessing the power of positive thinking to uplift, encourage, and inspire, Joy: 100 Affirmations for Happiness guides you through empowering affirmations and more to achieve personal growth.
The way we speak to ourselves matters. Positive affirmations and meditations are an important tool for personal growth —and these uplifting, inspiring, and motivational statements, when implemented regularly, can have a profound impact on our lives.