New Developments and Advances in Robot Control by Nabil Derbel, Jawhar Ghommam, Quanmin Zhu
English | PDF | 2019 | 360 Pages | ISBN : 9811322112 | 15.4 MB
This book highlights relevant studies and applications in the area of robotics, which reflect the latest research, from interdisciplinary theoretical studies and computational algorithm development, to representative applications. It presents chapters on advanced control, such as fuzzy, neural, backstepping, sliding mode, adaptive, predictive, diagnosis and fault tolerant control etc. and addresses topics including cloud robotics, cable-driven robots, two-wheeled robots, mobile robots, swarm robots, hybrid vehicle, and drones. Each chapter employs a uniform structure: background, motivation, quantitative development (equations), case studies/illustration/tutorial (simulations, experiences, curves, tables, etc.), allowing readers to easily tailor the techniques to their own applications.

Nationalism and the Nordic Imagination: Swedish Art of the 1890s By Michelle Facos
1998 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 0520206266 | PDF | 6 MB
This richly illustrated book is a lucid introduction to a largely neglected manifestation of Modernism that came out of fin-de-siècle Sweden. Michelle Facos presents the first study in English to seriously examine the movement known as Swedish National Romanticism. Her work is especially valuable in showing how the movement's primitivist tendencies were related to, but different from, similar cultural forces in Germany and other parts of Europe at that time. Facos shows how a small group of Swedish artists espoused a politically progressive, culturally conservative form of nationalism. These artists―among them Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, and Hanna Hirsch Pauli―produced a specifically national Swedish art by focusing on indigenous history, legends, and folk tales as well as uniquely Swedish-Nordic values, geography, and ethnography. Their breathtaking images of the Nordic landscape shaped a communal "Folk" identity that accented regionalism, solidarity, and attachment to the past and protested against the perceived dangers of capitalist industrialism and urban expansion. By 1900 Sweden was on its way to realizing a society of social, economic, and political equality, and the National Romantic painters were no longer renegades. Facos's portrayal of their movement will attract readers in the arts, historians, folklorists, cultural anthropologists, and sociologists.

My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Animals and plants to amaze, surprise, and astonish! by DK
English | January 26, 2021 | ISBN: 0744026539 | 96 pages | EPUB | 42 Mb
Take a journey back in time to discover the incredible plants and animals of prehistoric Earth. It's the ultimate first dinosaur book for young readers!

Moon Portugal: With Madeira & the Azores (Travel Guide) by Carrie-Marie Bratley
English | November 23, 2021 | ISBN: 1640495193 | 496 pages | PDF | 81 Mb
From trendy cities to classic fishing villages, soak up the romance of this charming country with Moon Portugal. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries including a ten-day tour of the best of Portugal and two days in Lisbon, designed for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, and moreMust-see highlights and unique experiences: Relax on a beach sipping vinho verde and snacking on freshly grilled sardines (a Portuguese classic!). Shop for hand-painted tiles or authentic leather goods, visit the famous Port wine cellars, or browse contemporary galleries and museums along Lisbon's cosmopolitan avenues. Savor a romantic meal on cobblestone esplanades and catch a traditional fado show in an intimate bar. Explore the Roman ruins in Évora, trek majestic mountain ranges, cruise the Sado River, or soak in a volcanic hot springTrusted advice from long-time Portugal resident Carrie-Marie BratleyFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutBackground information on Portugal's landscape, history, and cultural customsIn-depth coverage of Lisbon, the Algarve, the Alentejo, Porto and Northern Portugal, Coimbra and Central Portugal, and the Azores and MadeiraHandy tools such as visa information, a Portuguese phrasebook, and tips for traveling with children or as a seniorWith Moon Portugal's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.Seeing more of the Iberian Peninsula? Check out Moon Barcelona & Madrid or Moon Barcelona Walks.

Moon Death Valley National Park: Hiking, Scenic Drives, Desert Springs & Hidden Oases (Travel Guide) by Jenna Blough
English | November 9, 2021 | ISBN: 1640495223 | 240 pages | PDF | 46 Mb
Trek across the salt flats, scale the towering rocks, and explore the marble canyons of this otherworldly landscape with Moon Death Valley National Park. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries, ranging from one day in the park to a week-long trip, designed for day-hikers, road-trippers, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and moreThe top experiences and unique ideas for exploring Death Valley: Hike through forested trails to sweeping canyon views, and discover abandoned mining camps, remote ghost towns, and hidden springs. Go four-wheeling in rugged backcountry, or cruise along Badwater Basin Road to check out iconic sights like the Devil's Golf Course, Artist's Drive, and Zabriskie Point. Admire surreal salt flats, ethereal rock formations, colorful mosaic stone, and sculpted sand dunes, and find the best vistas for that perfect sunset photo-opPractical tips for hiking, four-wheel driving, camping, and other recreation, plus information on the right gear to pack for the desertDetailed hike descriptions with mileage, elevation gains, difficulty ratings, and trailhead directionsHonest advice from Death Valley expert Jenna Blough on when to go and where to stay, whether you're pitching the tent, parking the RV, or bedding down at a hotelUp-to-date information on park fees, passes, and reservations, plus strategies for getting to Death Valley National ParkFull-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughoutCoverage of gateway towns and excursions beyond the park, including the John Muir Wilderness, the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and the Trona PinnaclesRecommendations for families, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilitiesThorough background on Death Valley's wildlife, terrain, culture, and history

Moon Costa Rica (Travel Guide) by Nikki Solano
English | November 16, 2021 | ISBN: 1640494928 | 600 pages | PDF | 87 Mb
Whether you're zip-lining through cloud forests, relaxing on a wellness retreat, or swimming with manta rays, discover the real pura vida with Moon Costa Rica. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries designed for backpackers, beach-lovers, adventure travelers, honeymooners, and more, including the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusionThe best spots for eco-friendly outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and scuba-diving: Swim under a waterfall, raft over rapids, explore mysterious caves, and cliff-dive into river pools. Hike to the summit of Mount Chirripó, the highest point in Costa Rica, snorkel with sea turtles in warm turquoise water, or soak in a volcanic mineral poolUnique and authentic experiences: Admire the forest floor from the middle of a hanging bridge, or take an aerial tram to lake, volcano, and ocean views. Relax on a pristine beach and watch the sunrise with a cup of flavorful local coffee. Fill up on fried plantains at a traditional soda, and shop at a neighborhood mercadoInsight from Cartago local Nikki Solano on how to experience Costa Rica like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the cultureFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutHelpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to Costa RicaBackground information on Costa Rica's landscape, history, and cultural customs, as well as volunteer opportunitiesHandy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, packing suggestions, and travel tips for disability access, solo travelers, seniors, and LGBTQ travelersWith Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience Costa Rica your way.

Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade K by Jo Boaler
English | August 25, 2020 | ISBN: 1119357608 | 256 pages | PDF | 25 Mb
Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques

K. B. Lewis, "Millennium Women War on Men: Bully Tactics Is Why Their Independence Is Failing Them in Their Relationships and How to Be Empowered"
English | 2019 | ISBN: 1728305942, 1728305950 | 286 pages | EPUB | 0.44 MB
"THESE ARE WOMEN OWN STORIES -IN WOMEN OWN WORDS-FROM INDEPENDENT WOMEN OWN MOUTHES"

Migration in the Global Political Economy By Nicola Phillips
2011 | 338 Pages | ISBN: 1588267628 | PDF | 2 MB
How does the evolution of global capitalism shape patterns and processes of migration? How does migration in turn shape and intersect with the forces at work in the global economy? How should we understand the relationship between migration and development, and how is migration connected with patterns of poverty and inequality? How are processes of migration and immigration governed in different parts of the world? The authors of Migration in the Global Political Economy tackle these questions in a set of engaging and authoritative chapters.Mobilizing the core insights of critical IPE scholarship and combining analysis of the big picture with attention to particular regions, countries, and actors, the authors seek to bring the increasingly important processes of migration to the center of inquiries into globalization and its social underpinnings.

Midnight in the Century (NYRB Classics) By Victor Serge
2014 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 1590177703 | PDF | 3 MB
In 1933, Victor Serge was arrested by Stalin's police, interrogated, and held in solitary confinement for more than eighty days. Released, he spent two years in exile in remote Orenburg. These experiences were the inspiration for Midnight in the Century, Serge's searching novel about revolutionaries living in the shadow of Stalin's betrayal of the revolution. Among the exiles gathered in the town of Chenor, or Black-Waters, are the granite-faced Old Bolshevik Ryzhik, stoic yet gentle Varvara, and Rodion, a young, self-educated worker who is trying to make sense of the world and history. They struggle in the unlikely company of Russian Orthodox Old Believers who are also suffering for their faith. Against unbelievable odds, the young Rodion will escape captivity and find a new life in the wild. Surviving the dark winter night of the soul, he rediscovers the only real, and most radical, form of resistance: hope.