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 Free Download Adjudication in Construction Contracts By John Redmond(auth.) 2001 | 270 Pages | ISBN: 0632056517 | PDF | 9 MB Adjudication was introduced in construction contracts as a requirement of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act in 1998 to tackle the large number of disputes which dog most projects. Provisions for adjudication are now included in all standard construction forms and are implied into all construction contracts that do not expressly include them. When adjudication was first launched there were enormous uncertainties about how it would work in practice, and books published to coincide with the launch could only speculate on this. This new guide, written by a construction lawyer and experienced adjudicator, is the first to explain how adjudication is actually working in practice. It covers all the major court decisions which have clarified enforcement, adjudicator errors and problems such as definition of construction contracts, jurisdiction, insolvency, natural justice and human rights. It also deals with the complex requirements of the legislation regarding payment terms. This will provide a highly readable, but authoritative guide for all involved in adjudications, whether contracts directors, construction consultants, lawyers or adjudicators.Content: Chapter One Introduction (pages 1-15): Chapter Two Construction Contracts and Construction Operations (pages 16-38): Chapter Three The Statutory Right to Refer Disputes to Adjudication (pages 39-56): Chapter Four Starting Adjudication (pages 57-82): Chapter Five Preliminary Matters ? The Referral Notice and Jurisdiction (pages 83-100): Chapter Six Conduct of the Adjudication (pages 101-126): Chapter Seven The Adjudicator's Decision (pages 127-157): Chapter Eight Costs (pages 158-173): Chapter Nine Enforcement (pages 174-204): Chapter Ten Payment (pages 205-231):  Free Download Adieu to God: Why Psychology Leads to Atheism By Mick Power(auth.) 2012 | 204 Pages | ISBN: 0470669934 | PDF | 2 MB Adieu to God examines atheism from a psychological perspective and reveals how religious phenomena and beliefs are psychological rather than supernatural in origin. Answers the psychological question of why, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, do religions continue to prosper? Looks at atheism and religion using a fair and balanced approach based on the latest work in psychology, sociology, anthropology, psychiatry and medicine Acknowledges the many psychological benefits of religion while still questioning the validity of its supernatural belief systems and providing atheist alternatives to a fulfilling life Content: Chapter 1 A Short History of Religion (pages 1-31): Chapter 2 The Psychology of Religion-The Varieties of Normal Experience (pages 33-60): Chapter 3 The Psychology of Religion-The Varieties of Abnormal Experience (pages 61-87): Chapter 4 Social Structures and Religion (pages 89-112): Chapter 5 Religion, Power, and Control (pages 113-139): Chapter 6 Religion and Health (pages 141-165): Chapter 7 How to Be a Healthy Atheist (pages 167-179):  Free Download Addiction: Evolution of a Specialist Field By Griffith Edwards 2002 | 408 Pages | ISBN: 0632059761 | PDF | 3 MB Over recent years the study of addiction has moved from being a fragmented and under-developed area of science to become a forefront subject with its own identity. This book describes that fascinating process of evolution through a series of probing face-to-face interviews with the international scientists and other actors in the field who helped make the process happen.
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 Free Download Adaptive Wireless Transceivers: Turbo-Coded, Turbo-Equalized and Space-Time Coded TDMA, CDMA and OFDM Systems By L. Hanzo, C. H. Wong, M. S. Yee(auth.) 2002 | 734 Pages | ISBN: 0470846895 | PDF | 11 MB Adaptive Wireless Transceivers provides the reader with a broad overview of near-instantaneously adaptive transceivers in the context of TDMA, CDMA and OFDM systems. The adaptive transceivers examined employ powerful turbo codecs, turbo equalisers and space-time codecs, equipping the reader with a future-proof technological road map. It demonstrates that adaptive transceivers are capable of mitigating the channel quality fluctuations of the wireless channel as a lower-complexity alternative to space-time coding. By contrast, if the higher complexity of multiple transmitters and multiple receiver-assisted systems is deemed acceptable, the advantages of adaptability erode. Provides an in-depth introduction to channel equalisers and Kalman filtering and discusses the associated complexity versus performance trade-offs Introduces wideband near-instantaneously adaptive transceivers and studies their performance both with and without turbo channel coding Describes how to optimise adaptive modulation mode switching and highlights a range of practical considerations Introduces neural network based channel equalisers and discusses Radial Basis Function (RBF) assisted equalisers embedded into adaptive modems supported by turbo channel coding and turbo channel equalisation Employs the above adaptive principles also in the context of CDMA and OFDM transceivers and discusses the pros and cons of space-time coding versus adaptive modulation Researchers, advanced students and practising development engineers working in wireless communications will all find this valuable text an informative read.Content: Chapter 1 Prologue (pages 1-17): Chapter 2 Introduction To Equalizers (pages 19-44): Chapter 3 Adaptive Equalization (pages 45-79): Chapter 4 Adaptive Modulation (pages 81-122): Chapter 5 Turbo-Coded and Turbo-Equalised Wideband Adaptive Modulation (pages 123-190): Chapter 6 Adaptive Modulation Mode Switching Optimization (pages 191-255): B. J. Choi and L. HanzoChapter 7 Practical Considerations of Wideband AQAM (pages 257-296): Chapter 8 Neural Network Based Equalization (pages 297-383): Chapter 9 RBF?Equalized Adaptive Modulation (pages 385-415): Chapter 10 RBF Equalization Using Turbo Codes (pages 417-452): Chapter 11 RBF Turbo Equalization (pages 453-493): Chapter 12 Burst?by?Burst Adaptive Multiuser Detection CDMA (pages 495-534): E. L. Kuan and L. HanzoChapter 13 Adaptive Multicarrier Modulation (pages 535-587): T. Keller and L. HanzoChapter 14 Space?Time Trellis Coding versus Adaptive Modulation (pages 589-637): T. H. Liew and L. HanzoChapter 15 Conclusions and Suggestions for Further Research (pages 639-651):  Free Download Adaptive Inverse Control: A Signal Processing Approach, Reissue Edition By Mohamed E. El?Hawary(eds.) 2007 | 520 Pages | ISBN: 0470226099 | PDF | 19 MB A self-contained introduction to adaptive inverse control Now featuring a revised preface that emphasizes the coverage of both control systems and signal processing, this reissued edition of Adaptive Inverse Control takes a novel approach that is not available in any other book. Written by two pioneers in the field, Adaptive Inverse Control presents methods of adaptive signal processing that are borrowed from the field of digital signal processing to solve problems in dynamic systems control. This unique approach allows engineers in both fields to share tools and techniques. Clearly and intuitively written, Adaptive Inverse Control illuminates theory with an emphasis on practical applications and commonsense understanding. It covers: the adaptive inverse control concept; Weiner filters; adaptive LMS filters; adaptive modeling; inverse plant modeling; adaptive inverse control; other configurations for adaptive inverse control; plant disturbance canceling; system integration; Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) adaptive inverse control systems; nonlinear adaptive inverse control systems; and more. Complete with a glossary, an index, and chapter summaries that consolidate the information presented, Adaptive Inverse Control is appropriate as a textbook for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses on adaptive control and also serves as a valuable resource for practitioners in the fields of control systems and signal processing.Content: Chapter 1 The Adaptive Inverse Control Concept (pages 1-39): Chapter 2 Wiener Filters (pages 40-58): Chapter 3 Adaptive LMS Filters (pages 59-87): Chapter 4 Adaptive Modeling (pages 88-110): Chapter 5 Inverse Plant Modeling (pages 111-137): Chapter 6 Adaptive Inverse Control (pages 138-159): Chapter 7 Other Configurations for Adaptive Inverse Control (pages 160-208): Chapter 8 Plant Disturbance Canceling (pages 209-257): Chapter 9 System Integration (pages 258-269): Chapter 10 Multiple?Input Multiple?Output (MIMO) Adaptive Inverse Control Systems (pages 270-302): Chapter 11 Nonlinear Adaptive Inverse Control (pages 303-329): Chapter 12 Pleasant Surprises (pages 330-338):
 Free Download Adaptive Information: Improving Business through Semantic Interoperability, Grid Computing, and Enterprise Integration By Jeffrey T. Pollock, Ralph Hodgson(auth.) 2004 | 429 Pages | ISBN: 0471488542 | PDF | 4 MB New Paradigm for considering application integration and B2B problems Heightens the importance of conveying meaning between systems Addresses movement in the EAI space toward more data handling capabilities Offers a solution for the multitude of managers disconnected with the latest technologies Leverages the technical advances made in complex data integration over 15 years Shifts the focus from technology solutions to information solutions Relies heavily on the use of practical examples, tips, definitions, and soapbox excerpts throughout the main body of text Content: Chapter 1 Semantic Interoperability Gives IT Meaning (pages 3-22): Chapter 2 Information Infrastructure Issues and Problems (pages 23-38): Chapter 3 Promise of Frictionless Information (pages 39-65): Chapter 4 Foundations in Data Semantics (pages 69-98): Chapter 5 Semantic Conflict Solution Patterns (pages 99-125): Chapter 6 Metadata Archetypes (pages 127-144): Chapter 7 Ontology Design Patterns (pages 145-194): Chapter 8 Multimodal Interoperability Architecture (pages 195-221): Chapter 9 Infrastructure and E?Business Patterns (pages 223-255): Chapter 10 Capability Case Studies (pages 259-304): Chapter 11 Adoption Strategies (pages 305-331): Chapter 12 Tomorrow's Adaptive and Dynamic Systems (pages 333-346):
 Free Download Acute Medicine: A Practical Guide to the Management of Medical Emergencies, Fourth Edition By 2007 | 659 Pages | ISBN: 140512962X | PDF | 7 MB This extremely popular title has become the definitive pocket guide to the management of medical emergencies for front-line hospital doctors. It provides detailed guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of all common conditions and includes a step-by-step guide to the nine most important practical procedures in acute medicine.Content: Chapter 1 The Critically ill Patient: Assessment and Stabilization (pages 3-12): Chapter 2 Cardiac Arrest (pages 13-17): Chapter 3 Cardiac Arrhythmias: General Approach (pages 18-20): Chapter 4 Broad Complex Regular Tachycardia (pages 21-26): Chapter 5 Broad Complex Irregular Tachycardia (pages 27-32): Chapter 6 Narrow Complex Tachycardia (pages 33-41): Chapter 7 Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter (pages 42-46): Chapter 8 Bradycardia and Atrioventricular Block (pages 47-52): Chapter 9 Hypotension (pages 52-58): Chapter 10 Sepsis and Septic Shock (pages 59-65): Chapter 11 Poisoning: General Approach (pages 68-74): Chapter 12 Poisoning with Aspirin, Paracetamol and Carbon Monoxide (pages 75-81): Chapter 13 Acute Chest Pain (pages 82-90): Chapter 14 Acute Breathlessness (pages 91-97): Chapter 15 Arterial Blood Gases, Oxygen Saturation and Oxygen Therapy (pages 98-103): Chapter 16 Failure Respiratory (pages 104-109): Chapter 17 Acid?Base Disorders (pages 110-116): Chapter 18 The Unconscious Patient (pages 117-123): Chapter 19 Loss of Consciousness (pages 124-132): Chapter 20 Acute Confusional State (pages 133-136): Chapter 21 Falls and 'Off Legs' (pages 137-139): Chapter 22 Acute Headache (pages 140-146): Chapter 23 Acute Vomiting (pages 147-150): Chapter 24 Acute Abdominal Pain (pages 151-154): Chapter 25 Acute Coronary Syndrome with Persisting ST Elevation or New Left Branch Block (pages 158-168): Chapter 26 Acute Coronary Syndrome Without Persisting St Elevation (pages 169-173): Chapter 27 Cardiogenic Shock (pages 174-180): Chapter 28 Aortic Dissection (pages 181-184): Chapter 29 Acute Pulmonary Edema (pages 185-193): Chapter 30 Cardiac Valve Disease and Prosthetic Heart Valves (pages 194-202): Chapter 31 Infective Endocarditis (pages 203-211): Chapter 32 Acute Pericarditis (pages 212-215): Chapter 33 Cardiac Tamponade (pages 216-218): Chapter 34 Severe Hypertension (pages 219-223): Chapter 35 Deep Vein Thrombosis (pages 224-230): Chapter 36 Pulmonary Embolism (pages 231-235): Chapter 37 Problems with Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter?DefiBrillators (pages 236-242): Chapter 38 Airway Management and Upper Airway Obstruction (pages 245-252): Chapter 39 Acute Asthma (pages 253-260): Chapter 40 Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (pages 261-267): Chapter 41 Pneumonia (1): Community?Acquired Pneumonia (pages 268-276): Chapter 42 Pneumonia (2): Hospital?Acquired Pneumonia (pages 277-279): Chapter 43 Pneumothorax (pages 280-282): Chapter 44 Pleural Effusion (pages 283-287): Chapter 45 Hemoptysis (pages 288-290): Chapter 46 Examination of the Nervous System in Acute Medicine (pages 295-302): Chapter 47 Stroke (pages 303-314): Chapter 48 Transient Ischemic Attack (pages 315-320): Chapter 49 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (pages 321-326): Chapter 50 Bacterial Meningitis (pages 327-333): Chapter 51 Encephalitis (pages 334-338): Chapter 52 Spinal Cord Compression (pages 339-341): Chapter 53 Guillain?Barre Syndrome (pages 339-341): Chapter 54 Epilepsy (1): Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus (pages 349-354): Chapter 55 Epilepsy (2): Management After a Generalized Fit (pages 355-359): Chapter 56 Raised Intracranial Pressure (pages 360-362): Chapter 57 Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage (pages 365-372): Chapter 58 Esophageal Rupture (pages 373-375): Chapter 59 Acute Diarrhea (pages 376-382): Chapter 60 Acute Jaundice (pages 383-387): Chapter 61 Ascites (pages 388-393): Chapter 62 Acute Liver Failure (pages 394-403): Chapter 63 Alcoholic Hepatitis (pages 404-405): Chapter 64 Biliary Tract Disorders and Acute Pancreatitis (pages 406-409): Chapter 65 Acute Renal Failure (pages 410-419): Chapter 66 Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemic States (pages 423-428): Chapter 67 Diabetic Ketoacidosis (pages 429-435): Chapter 68 Hyperosmolar Non?Ketotic Hyperglycemia (pages 436-438): Chapter 69 Sodium Disorders (pages 439-445): Chapter 70 Potassium Disorders (pages 446-450): Chapter 71 Calcium Disorders (pages 451-456): Chapter 72 Acute Adrenal Insufficiency (pages 457-461): Chapter 73 Thyroid Emergencies (pages 462-465): Chapter 74 Cellulitis (pages 469-472): Chapter 75 Acute Arthritis (pages 473-477): Chapter 76 Acute Vasculitis (pages 478-485): Chapter 77 Interpretation of Full Blood Count (pages 489-499): Chapter 78 Bleeding Disorders and Thrombocytopenia (pages 500-506): Chapter 79 Management of Anticoagulation (pages 507-513): Chapter 80 Sickle Cell Crisis (pages 514-518): Chapter 81 Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactic Shock (pages 519-522): Chapter 82 Complications of Cancer (pages 523-532): Chapter 83 Acute Medical Problems in HIV?Positive Patients (pages 535-541): Chapter 84 Fever on Return from Abroad (pages 542-550): Chapter 85 Acute Medical Problems in Pregnancy and Peripartum (pages 551-554): Chapter 86 Psychiatric Problems in Acute Medicine (pages 555-560): Chapter 87 Alcohol?Related Problems in Acute Medicine (pages 561-565): Chapter 88 Hypothermia (pages 566-570): Chapter 89 Drowning and Electrical Injury (pages 571-577): Chapter 90 Palliative Care (pages 578-584): Chapter 91 Arterial Blood Gas Sampling (pages 587-588): Chapter 92 Central Vein Cannulation (pages 589-599): Chapter 93 Temporary Cardiac Pacing (pages 600-608): Chapter 94 Pericardial Aspiration (pages 609-613): Chapter 95 DC Cardioversion (pages 614-618): Chapter 96 Insertion of a Chest Drain (pages 619-626): Chapter 97 Lumbar Puncture (pages 627-634): Chapter 98 Aspiration of a Knee Joint (pages 635-637): Chapter 99 Insertion of a Sengstaken?Blakemore Tube (pages 638-642):  Free Download Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Handbook for Clinical Practice By 2006 | 303 Pages | ISBN: 1405135018 | PDF | 4 MB The management of non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) has rapidly evolved over the last few years 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This book is based on the latest ESC Guidelines and reports the current knowledge in NSTE-ACS, together with the most recent therapeutic options and the different strategies that can be applied according to the clinical status of patients.International experts address the different aspects of NSTE-ACS and bring useful information to clinicians, interventionalists and surgeons involved in the difficult management of these patients. The ESC Education SeriesThis book is part of the ESC Education Series. The series is designed to provide medical professionals with the latest information about the understanding, diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. Where available, management recommendations are based on the established European Guidelines, which encompass the best techniques to use with each cardiac disease. Throughout the series, the leading international opinion leaders have been chosen to edit and contribute to the books. The information is presented in a succinct and accessible format with a clinical focus.Content: Chapter 1 Epidemiology of Non?ST?Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: Euro Heart Survey, GRACE, CRUSADE (pages 1-8): David Hasdai and Alexander BattlerChapter 2 Pathologic Findings in Acute Coronary Syndromes (pages 9-23): Erling FalkChapter 3 Vascular Biology of Acute Coronary Syndromes (pages 24-39): Lina BadimonChapter 4 Clinical Aspects of Acute Coronary Syndromes (pages 41-51): Eugene McFaddenChapter 5 Circulating Biomarkers for Risk Stratification (pages 52-62): Christopher HeeschenChapter 6 Coronary Angiography, Angioscopy, and Intravascular Ultrasound in Non?ST?Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (pages 63-77): Eric Van Belle, Christophe Bauters, Francois Schiele and Michel E. BertrandChapter 7 New Coronary Imaging in Acute Coronary Syndrome (pages 78-94): Pim J. de Feyter, Evelyne Regar and Nico R. A. MolletChapter 8 Acute Coronary Syndromes in Specialgroups of Patients (pages 95-105): Piero O. Bonetti, Michael J. Zellweger, Christoph Kaiser and Matthias E. PfistererChapter 9 Antiischemic Treatment (Nitrates, ??Blockers, Calcium Antagonists) (pages 107-115): David McCarty, Colum G. Owens and A. A. Jennifer AdgeyChapter 10 Antiplatelet Therapies: Aspirin, Thienopyridines, and Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Inhibitors (pages 116-138): Jaydeep Sarma and Keith A. A. FoxChapter 11 Antithrombin Drugs: LMWH, Unfractionated Heparin, Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (pages 139-151): Raphaelle Dumaine and Gilles MontalescotChapter 12 Statin Therapy in ACS (pages 152-162): Francois SchieleChapter 13 Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Stenting/CABG in Non?ST?Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (pages 163-183): Nicolas Meneveau and Jean?Pierre BassandChapter 14 Risk Stratification and Therapeutic Strategy (pages 185-198): Christian W. HammChapter 15 Indication for Revascularization in Non?ST?Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (pages 199-210): Lars WallentinChapter 16 Management of Patients with Nonamenable Lesions for Myocardial Revascularization (pages 211-224): Victor LegrandChapter 17 Non?ST?Segment Elevation Coronary Syndromes: European Society of Cardiology Guidelines (pages 225-235): Michel E. BertrandChapter 18 Non?ST?Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: ACC/AHA Guidelines (pages 236-247): Pierre TherouxChapter 19 From Guidelines to Registries (pages 248-258): Luigi TavazziChapter 20 Secondary Prevention after Acute Episode of Patients Presenting with Nonpersistent ST?Segment Elevation (pages 259-269): Michel E. 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