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 Nanotechnology in Membrane Processes by Kailash Chandra Khulbe English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030641821 | 364 Pages | PDF | 12 MB  Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation by Michael J. Zehetbauer and Ruslan Z. Valiev English | ISBN: 3527306595 | 2004 | PDF | 875 pages | 25,4 mb Nanotechnology has spawned the creation of many novel fabrication processes enroute to a nanomaterial, nanophase, or nanomachine. Severe plastic deformation (Equal Channel Angular Pressing - ECAP, High Pressure Torsion - HPT, Accumulated Roll Bonding - ARB, etc.), a highly refined derivative of deformation processing, is beginning to see wide use for obtaining a nanophase microstructure in crystalline solids.  NLP: Strategies to Access and Reprogram Your Mind by Tina Berg English | February 27, 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0858TY6C4 | 62 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 0.79 Mb Have you ever wanted to influence people?  Mystery of Mysteries : Is Evolution a Social Construction By Michael Ruse 1999 | 319 Pages | ISBN: 067446706X | PDF | 5 MB The structure of the book consists of a series of dichotomies used to highlight the different ways science is approached and practiced, contrasting how cultural and epistemic values play a role in evolutionary science. Ruse starts with the contrasting philosophical frameworks of Thomas Kuhn (i.e., cultural) and Karl Popper (i.e. epistemic); they provide the ways in which the evolutionists of the book should be assessed. Erasmus Darwin's crude and speculative approach is contrasted to Charles Darwin's rigorous empirical one. Richard Dawkins' emphasis on the importance of the individual and natural selection is compared to Stephen Jay Gould's emphasis on the group's role with a corresponding de-emphasis on natural selection in favour of saltationism. Richard Lewontin's Marxist-inspired de-emphasis of adaptationism, arguing for the interacting roles of adaptation and environment, "one blending into the other" (p. 167), is contrasted with the prominence of adaptationism in the Southerner's Edward O. Wilson's progressive view of evolution. Finally, Geoffrey Parker's Darwinian adaptationism is compared to Jack Sepkoski's kinetic model of alternating rapid diversification and consolidation (once an ecological niche is filled); both employ a staunch empiricism and a Popperian "falsifiability criterion". As the book progresses, Ruse points out that there is a progression towards an ideal scientific methodology; it is one that becomes increasingly purged of cultural values and is better understood in the Popperian framework than the Kuhnian one. Unfortunately, on a number of occasions Ruse forces a tenuous connection between scientific ideas and cultural background. As an example, he quotes Jack Sepkoski's disregard for his Christian educational background, "the Christian brothers had beaten religion out of me while trying to beat it into to me'" (p. 231), as evidence of his indifference to it in his work, but on the following page he notes that there is a very strong Herbert Spencer element of "states of dynamic equilibrium" (progress followed by a pause, followed by further progress) in his work, in spite of never having read of word of his: "... again we have reason to think that we have a culture-drenched vision, a neo-Spencerian one, rather than raw data" (p. 232), or "... or is Sepkoski (unconsciously) simply reflecting an American [Spencerian] tradition" (p. 233) . Why has Spenser left his mark on Sepkoski but not Christianity? Isn't there a progressive or teleological element in Christianity which could have left its "unconscious" mark on Sepkoski despite of his proclaimed "indifference"? If denying the role of one cultural influence, why not deny the role of both? On another occasion, Ruse mentions that Geoffrey Parker draws an analogy with painting in order to describe his approach to science, but Ruse then comments, "... this philosophy of science does not necessarily mean that Parker's values intrude into his science" (p. 211). Ruse tends to be selective about his examples and the lessons he draws from them. This is a book that should be read with a very critical eye because Ruse occasionally oversimplifies and forces circular pegs into square holes in order to accommodate his theses. But it is also an approach with a pedantic purpose intended to show how one should assess what makes good science and accordingly how evolutionary science has progressed towards a high scientific standard. This approach does a good job highlighting similarities and differences - just remember it can be forced. In the end, Ruse argues that although Kuhn and Popper provide insight how science is practiced ("Both of our philosophers captured part of the overall picture" (p. 249)), it is the latter approach which should be the goal of science and is the "paradigm" of modern evolution. This book is packed with many interesting ideas from the post-Darwinian period, which is different from your typical history of evolution which focuses on the pre-Darwinian period. I rate this book 3.5 stars.  Mountains of Blame: Climate and Culpability in the Philippine Uplands by Will Smith, K. Sivaramakrishnan English | ISBN: 0295748168, 029574815X | 200 pages | EPUB | December 31, 2020 | 11 Mb Swidden agriculture has long been considered the primary cause of deforestation throughout Southeast Asia, and the Philippine government has used this belief to exclude the indigenous people of Palawan Island from their ancestral lands and to force them to abandon traditional modes of land use. After adopting ostensibly modern and ecologically sustainable livelihoods, the Palawan people have experienced drought and uncertain weather patterns, which they have blamed on their own failure to observe traditional social norms that are believed to regulate climatenorms that, like swidden agriculture, have been outlawed by the state.  Alexei Dreev, "Moscow & Anti-Moscow Variations" English | ISBN: 954878274X | 2010 | 212 pages | PDF | 6 MB Dreev is a leading expert on opening theory. The Moscow Variation and the Anti-Moscow Gambit are his "trademark" systems. Alexey Dreev: "The positions arising in the Moscow variation and the Anti-Moscow variation are in principle so different that I have decided to arrange the material in the two parts of the book in different fashion too. The part of the book, which deals with the analysis of the plans and possibilities in the much calmer Moscow variation can be compared to a thorough guide of the series "street by street". The positions in the Anti-Moscow variation are much more dynamic and complicated and the task to analyze absolutely all the situations is presently impossible. Still, I have tried to deal with practically all really important variations. The most fashionable positions have been extensively analyzed and I have given some recommendations, which have not been tested in practice yet (..) The Moscow variation and the Anti-Moscow variation are an integral part of the opening armour of practically all the best chess players in the world (Some of them even play it for both sides...). Among the super-experts who play it with Black, it would be sufficient to name Viswanathan Anand, Vassily Ivanchuk, Boris Gelfand, Levon Aronian, Peter Leko, Peter Svidler, Sergey Karjakin and they all have contributed considerably to the development of its theory. The players who have set the standard of fashion in its development for White are Vladimir Kramnik, Magnus Carlsen, Veselin Topalov, Ruslan Ponomariov,Alexander Khalifman, Alexander Grischuk, Teimour Radjabov, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, (..) etc. Garry Kasparov has contributed immensely to the theory of both systems.  Monstruo: The Art of Carlos Huante By Carlos Huante, Scott Robertson 2004 | 67 Pages | ISBN: 0972667628 | PDF | 14 MB This is a perfectly wonderful book containing many monstrous developements of the human condition. My recomendation for all to own a copy, of this premiere film artist.  Modern Italian Grammar: A Practical Guide By Francesco Cardo, Anna Proudfoot 2005 | 504 Pages | ISBN: 0415098491 | PDF | 3 MB I thoroughly agree with "A reader" right below -- and this seems to pertain to the overall series (first I got me the French Practical Guide for a French refresher and didn't like it for the same reasons as the "A reviewer" says he didn't like the Italian one). The whole series is aiming at the beginner: be very clear on that. However, unlike in the case of French, I'm only learning Italian, and, after having used this book for a couple of months can say that it's been exceptionally useful. The book isn't pedantic; every given rule is immediatly supported by a pile of examples; and, what I especially appreciate, the ambiguitiy of the language (inherent in _any_ human language, by the way) is made clear -- a correct rule is given and then a note: but they also say it different on TV and in papers; here's how it goes -- this sort of thing. I can hardly believe it myself, but after a couple of months of having this book (and I can study only in my spare time) I can read Italian text. I mean, my vocabulary is inadequate of course, but I have zero difficulty with the structure. My French helps I suppose, but still it's exhilarating to gain a capacity to understand foreign text in such a short time. That said, again: do not buy it if you already know Italian but need a refresher -- this book is NOT structured as reference; _finding_ things in it is hard. These books, the whole series, are written to be read from cover to cover, maybe several times -- and then that's it: you will not return to them over and over again; long term you'll need some concise, dry, table-happy and deeply indexed grammar reference (for the French, I got me le Petit Grevisse; I'm sure there's something analogous in Italian, but I'm not ready for it yet). Bottom line: you'll love this book if you're an absolute beginner; buy with confidence. Otherwise you won't so get something else.  Minimalist: The How-To and Why of Becoming a Minimalist (A Simpler Life) by R and R English | June 6, 2019 | ISBN: 1999156609 | 46 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 0.32 Mb This quick read will help you determine what Minimalism is and what it's not!What is minimalism? Just like most other people, it might bring up images of self-denial, purity, bare walls, frugality, or a house with no furniture. It might seem to be an exercise in depriving yourself of certain aspects of life for the sake of it. How mundane and colorless! Who would want a life like that? However, this view is light years away from what this book will tell you about minimalism.In its purest form, minimalism is precisely the opposite. It defines freedom, joy, and peace differently. It is a space that you open up to invite more new possibilities. Good riddance to bad rubbish, as it gives clarity towards the life that we want. For a majority of us who are living in developed nations, about 98 percent of this means to minimize our possessions and not add to them. Therefore we have to learn about the practical skill of minimizing.With that as a foundation, a definition for minimalism is the purposeful promotion of most valued things and the removal of distractions. The truth and full potential of what minimalism can give, and not what it takes away.We want to warn you that merely reading through wouldn't do much to change that viewpoint. If you want to expand your understanding of this book, you have to not only read its content but also take action. Read the book more than just once. Re-reading parts will always help to find more meaning and energize you to change your life. Highlighting passages that make sense and taking notes are ways to understand yourself. Most importantly, taking action is what's going to change your life. For all goals and purposes, this book comes with thoughts, strategies, experiments, and recommendations. Therefore, it is a book of advice. Irrespective of the stage of life that you are in, this book can help you improve your relationships, health, growth, passions, and contributions to others. However, first, we will define minimalism and what it means "to be" a minimalist. Then we address how a minimalist living can bring change to your life. Once we're inspired, we face the resistance that blocks our path towards a better life. Finally, we discuss deeper motivations "to be" a minimalist.
 Minimalism: 3 Manuscripts - Minimalist Home, Minimalist Budget, Minimalism for Families by Addison Fenn English | April 25, 2018 | ISBN: 1717406548 | 218 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 0.81 Mb Health, wealth, and relationships are probably the most important aspects of life. Without any one of the three, you would end up living a less fulfilling life. As such, this book includes 3 manuscripts to optimize these aspects of life through minimalism:Minimalist Home: Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life with Minimalist LivingMinimalist Budget: Spend Less and Live More with a Minimalist LifestyleMinimalism for Families: Live a Minimalist Life in a Minimalist Home with the Ones You LoveWithout health, you can't enjoy your wealth or your relationships. It can be hard to gauge your health, but your home is a physical representation of your mental health. Is it unorganized and messy? Wouldn't you rather come home to a sanctuary as opposed to a dump? Your physical environment affects your mental health, and your mental health affects your physical environment. So start taking control of your mental health with a Minimalist Home. |
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