Hardcover Books

Author: Marco Evangelos BiancoliniISBN-10: 3032050219ISBN-13: 9783032050212Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 224Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.80d

Navigating Sustainability in Polymer Materials: Principles, Practices, and Future Directions explores the evolving landscape of sustainable polymer science and offers a timely and comprehensive examination of one of the most pressing challenges facing the polymer industry today: how to embed sustainability at every stage...

This book provides a broad overview of both the global Sustainability of water and food and climate that will have huge impacts on water and food availability. Solutions to the food, clean water for a current world population of 7 billion are one of...

The ultimate in luxury interior design, architect Laura Sessa guides readers through a personalized selection of her most striking interiors and furnishings. With poise, elegance, and attention to detail, Italian architect and interior designer Laura Sessa creates harmony and flow between interior and exterior...

Author: Mehrdad SaifISBN-10: 3032046483ISBN-13: 9783032046482Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 211Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.60d

Explores many facets of CPS in robotics and engineering. Presents a host of cutting-edge technologies and approaches, with examples of real-world implementation, for CPS systems in industrial applications as well as in other sectors, such as transportation, gaming, medicine and healthcare, civil engineering and...

Details principles and methods for production of biohydrogen from renewable sources. Provides latest on its use as clean fuel, waste management, waste valorization, and climate change mitigation. Overviews prospects and challenges of biohydrogen production, use, storage.Author: Prakash Kumar SarangiISBN-10: 1774918242ISBN-13: 9781774918241Publisher: Apple Academic PressLanguage:...

Music, Dance and the Archive reimagines records of performance cultures from the archive through collaborative and creative research. In this edited volume, Amanda Harris, Linda Barwick and Jakelin Troy bring together performing artists, cultural leaders and interdisciplinary scholars to highlight the limits of archival...

Vital Ties depicts an emergent form of intimacy with the dead mediated by digital technologies. In southern Australia, a game developer crafts a virtual reality experience, reuniting his best friend with an avatar of his late father. In Northern California, a woman creates a...

Block Shop's Odette journal features brand-new designs paired with signature patterns and luxe materials, designed for those who appreciate gorgeous details and ultra-cool packaging. Layering iconic and trendy patterns for a maximalist vibe, it provides an inviting space for writing, reflection, and creativity. Along...

One of the founders of Russian Formalism, Viktor Shklovsky is a key figure within twentieth-century literary history. This book explores Shklovsky's participation in early-Soviet debates about the relations between agency, volition and bodily functions. Viktor Shklovsky's Involuntary Modernism shows how his writings engage with...

The bloodiest and brashest of Shakespeare's plays, this revenge tragedy begins with war and ends in mutilation and cannibalism. Acts of war and sexual violence across borders and within families highlight the importance of empire, Blackness and gender, alongside the familial and literal blood...

Derek tells the gripping story of Nathaniel, a young seminary student navigating a storm of family expectations, spiritual crises, and personal discovery. Raised in a small Pentecostal town, Nathaniel's desire for intellectual freedom collides with the emotional ties of his faith and family.As Nathaniel...

The Acacia Heist is a gripping investigative exposé that spans 4,300 years, from the temples of ancient Egypt to the 2005 Acacia wars that fragmented the tree's legacy. Once revered by ancient Egyptians, Nubians, Israelites, Greeks, Indians, Arabs, and Freemasons alike, the Acacia tree...

What if success wasn't about one big moment, but about winning every moment, one at a time?Win One Won is a transformational sports fable about leadership, identity, adversity, and the mindset required to win in life, not just in the game. Centered around Jai,...

The Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France is a philosophical and satirical novel that explores themes of rebellion, knowledge, and the nature of good and evil.The story follows Arcade, a guardian angel assigned to a young man named Maurice. While on Earth, Arcade...

Author: Sivakamavalli Jeyachandran,Balu Alagar Venmathi MaranISBN-10: 9819515483ISBN-13: 9789819515486Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2025Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

In this book, the authors describe how designers evolve their designs through the Design Evolution Cycle. It identifies challenges associated with designing complex systems, such as dealing with multiple conflicting goals, evolving design preferences, nonlinear and nonconvex constraints and goals, continuous and discrete variables,...

Author: Mohammad Mahdi JowkarISBN-10: 3032045606ISBN-13: 9783032045607Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2026Pages: 438Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d

This book presents an in-depth, comparative analysis of the legal and social policy challenges arising from EU accession in Central and Eastern European countries, promoting a comparative understanding of the impacts on labour and social security law resulting from participation in the EU. Membership...

Author: Bryce L. MeyerISBN-10: 3032043948ISBN-13: 9783032043948Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 434Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.80d

Author: Marialisa ScatàISBN-10: 3032042429ISBN-13: 9783032042422Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/30/2025Pages: 263Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d

Author: Vincent BlanfortISBN-10: 3032043301ISBN-13: 9783032043306Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2026Pages: 417Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.79lbs

This book presents the papers from the 12th International Conference on Advancement of Science and Technology (ICAST 2024), which took place in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia November 1 - 3, 2024. The papers present economic and technological developments in modern societies related to important issues...

Author: María Julia Ochoa JiménezISBN-10: 3032041058ISBN-13: 9783032041050Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2026Pages: 308Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.30w x 0.90d

This textbook offers an essential guide for students and practitioners seeking to enhance their critical understanding of the challenges and transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It emphasizes the importance of achieving a harmonious balance between human ingenuity and technological advances, recognizing the empowering...

This book is a valuable guide for researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts seeking to understand how perovskites can revolutionize the wearable technology landscape. It covers various aspects, beginning with an introduction to wearable electronics and followed by an exploration of crucial materials for wearable devices....

Harnessing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Promote Environmental Sustainability provides a comprehensive examination of how AI is transforming environmental conservation and sustainability efforts. This scholarly work delves into cutting-edge AI technologies--such as automation, data analytics, and machine learning--and explores their potential to address...

A Protestant Air focuses on the Protestant connection linking three intellectual giants of twentieth-century French thought: André Gide, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Roland Barthes. All three came from a Protestant background and thus shared a common marginality in a nation culturally marked by Catholicism, one...

Plunkitt of Tammany Hall, first published in 1905, provides an extraordinary account of the political corruption and profiteering of George Washington Plunkitt, a long-time district leader in the New York Democratic Party's political machine in Manhattan. Reporter William L. Riordon immortalized Plunkitt's banter and...

Reading as Method provides a concise and systematic account of how readers engage with texts, exploring the most paradigmatic techniques taught in the past and today and guiding readers on developing their own critical approach to literature. Oliver Simons argues that behind the dizzying...

Memoirs of Phạm Duy, A Vietnamese Musician in a Turbulent Century tells the story of the triumphs, scandals, and adventures of Vietnam's most prolific songwriter. Born in 1921, Phạm Duy came of age during colonial rule, joined the anti-French resistance, and later became a...

"The Adventures of Hajji Baba, of Ispahan, in England" by James Morier presents a satirical and humorous account of a Persian diplomat's experiences in 19th-century England. Through the eyes of Hajji Baba, Morier offers a sharp critique of English society, customs, and politics, contrasting...

"The Chess Congress Of 1862" offers a detailed record of the prestigious chess tournament held in London. This meticulously compiled volume features a comprehensive collection of games played during the congress, showcasing the strategies and skill of the era's leading chess masters. In addition...

The Outbreak of the Great French Revolution Related By A Peasant Of Lorraine, Volume 1 offers a unique perspective on one of history's most transformative events. Émile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian present the tumultuous beginnings of the French Revolution through the eyes of a...

"The Life of Jesus" by John Page Hopps offers a compelling and insightful exploration into the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This biography delves into the historical and spiritual contexts surrounding Jesus, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his ministry, miracles, and...

A Grand Duchess, Volume 2 delves into the life of Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, a prominent figure in German history and a central figure in the Classical Circle of Weimar. Frances A. Gerard meticulously chronicles Anna Amalia's influence on the cultural and intellectual...

This collection presents the selected poems of Allan Ramsay, a prominent figure in 18th-century Scottish literature. Accompanied by a biographical sketch, this volume offers readers insight into Ramsay's life and artistic development. Ramsay's work is celebrated for its vivid depictions of Scottish life and...

"Virgil's Aeneid: Books I-XII" presents the complete epic poem in English. Written by Virgil in the 1st century BC, the "Aeneid" tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy and became the ancestor of the Romans. The poem's first six...

Late Stage: Theatrical Perspectives on Age and Aging represents the first comprehensive anthology to critically interrogate the intersection of age studies with theater and performance studies. Undoing the notion of a singular, continuous self as we age--an assumption that negatively positions old age in...

This book began as research, attempting to rediscover historical facts to teach while conducting workshops for all ages. As a poet every bit of information you consume has the innate ability to become the subject of your next work. This is the third book...

The world has long prided itself on progress - technological advancements, legal reforms, and movements advocating for human rights. Yet, despite this progress, one war remains largely unspoken: the relentless battle against sexual harassment, gender-based violence, discrimination, intimidation, and bullying faced by women.Women, men,...

Author: Swapnila RoyISBN-10: 9819513685ISBN-13: 9789819513680Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2025Pages: 264Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d

Author: Siddharth Singh ChouhanISBN-10: 9819512670ISBN-13: 9789819512676Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2025Pages: 424Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d

Comprehensive reference on state-of-the-art aerospace materials, reviewing the latest developments in the field and providing guidance on machining challenges Grinding of Single-Crystal Superalloys provides a comprehensive understanding of grinding technology for single-crystal nickel-based superalloys. It explores and analyzes grinding mechanisms and characteristics using both...

Author: MD Omar SarifISBN-10: 3032037131ISBN-13: 9783032037138Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2026Pages: 452Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.00lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.70d

This book provides a practical end-to-end approach to open source technology in biomedical engineering, covering topics that range from hardware and software design to data acquisition, processing tools, and cloud-based storage. Biomedical device conceptualization, design of experimental evaluation studies, and moving from early-stage prototypes...

Author: Ashutosh K. PandeyISBN-10: 3032036070ISBN-13: 9783032036070Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2026Pages: 280Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d

Multilevel Inverter Technology for Renewable Energy Systems: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability Through Advanced Power Conversion Solutions explores the pivotal role of multilevel inverter technology in advancing renewable energy systems, addressing the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable power conversion solutions. As the world shifts...

This open-access book examines the military applications of the Internet of Things in three main parts: (I) Motivation and Use Cases, (II) Challenges and Solutions, and (III) Experimental Results and Recommendations. The first part describes the motivation and selected Military IoT (MIoT) application areas....