Metaphysicians should pay attention to quantum mechanics. Why? Not because it provides definitive answers to many metaphysical questions-the theory itself is remarkably silent on the nature of the physical world, and the various interpretations of the theory on offer present conflicting ontological pictures. Rather, quantum mechanics is essential to the metaphysician because it reshapes standard metaphysical debates and opens up unforeseen new metaphysical possibilities. Even if quantum mechanics provides few clear answers, there are good reasons to think that any adequate understanding of the quantum world will result in a radical reshaping of our classical world-view in some way or other. Whatever the world is like at the atomic scale, it is almost certainly not the swarm of particles pushed around by forces that is often presupposed. This book guides readers through the theory of quantum mechanics and its implications for metaphysics in a clear and accessible way. The theory and its various interpretations are presented with a minimum of technicality. The consequences of these interpretations for metaphysical debates concerning realism, indeterminacy, causation, determinism, holism, and individuality (among other topics) are explored in detail, stressing the novel form that the debates take given the empirical facts in the quantum domain. While quantum mechanics may not deliver unconditional pronouncements on these issues, the range of possibilities consistent with our knowledge of the empirical world is relatively small-and each possibility is metaphysically revisionary in some way. This book will appeal to researchers, students, and anybody else interested in how science informs our world-view.
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Author: Peter J. Lewis Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780190618797 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: June 2016 240 pages
The Principles of Heterocyclic Chemistry presents a unified account of fundamental heterocyclic chemistry with the emphasis placed on the correlations between the methods of preparation and the properties of the various ring systems. This book opens with an introductory chapter that discussesfundamental concepts of the electronic theory of organic chemistry and the relationship of heterocyclic and carbocyclic aromatic compounds. This is followed by separate chapters on the chemistry of the six-membered ring compounds containing one or more heteroatoms, five-membered ring compounds, three- and four-membered rings, and the physical properties of representative heterocyclic compounds.
Each chapter begins with introductory section that surveys the various ring types, gives the systems of nomenclature and numbering, and mentions a few important natural and synthetic compounds. Syntheses starting from aliphatic and carbocyclic compounds are then given. The preparation of one heterocyclic compound from another is considered as a reaction of the starting material. The reactions of aromatic and non-aromatic compounds are discussed separately. This book contains the essential heterocyclic chemistry required by an Undergraduate or Graduate student for his course-work, and it is hoped that it will be found stimulating by many a more senior teacher and researcher.
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Author: Alan R. Katritzky; J. M. Lagowski Publisher: Elsevier Science ISBN: 9781483274515 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2013 199 pages
A History of Asia is the only text to cover the area known as “monsoon Asia” – India, China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia–from the earliest times to the present. Written by leading scholar Rhoads Murphey, the book uses an engaging, lively tone to chronicle the complex political, social, intellectual, and economic histories of this area. Popular because of its scope and coverage, as well as its illustrations, maps, and many boxed primary sources, the new edition of A History of Asia continues as a leader in its field.
Author: Rhoads Murphey Publisher: Taylor and Francis ISBN: 9781315509488 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: September 2016 523 pages
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author: Jae Shim; Anique A. Qureshi; Joel G. Siegel Publisher: Taylor and Francis ISBN: 9781135961732 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: November 2013 400 pages
Unfriendly to conventional electronic devices, circuits, and systems, extreme environments represent a serious challenge to designers and mission architects. The first truly comprehensive guide to this specialized field, Extreme Environment Electronics explains the essential aspects of designing and using devices, circuits, and electronic systems intended to operate in extreme environments, including across wide temperature ranges and in radiation-intense scenarios such as space.
The Definitive Guide to Extreme Environment Electronics
Featuring contributions by some of the world’s foremost experts in extreme environment electronics, the book provides in-depth information on a wide array of topics. It begins by describing the extreme conditions and then delves into a description of suitable semiconductor technologies and the modeling of devices within those technologies. It also discusses reliability issues and failure mechanisms that readers need to be aware of, as well as best practices for the design of these electronics.
Continuing beyond just the “paper design” of building blocks, the book rounds out coverage of the design realization process with verification techniques and chapters on electronic packaging for extreme environments. The final set of chapters describes actual chip-level designs for applications in energy and space exploration. Requiring only a basic background in electronics, the book combines theoretical and practical aspects in each self-contained chapter. Appendices supply additional background material.
With its broad coverage and depth, and the expertise of the contributing authors, this is an invaluable reference for engineers, scientists, and technical managers, as well as researchers and graduate students. A hands-on resource, it explores what is required to successfully operate electronics in the most demanding conditions.
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Author: John D. Cressler; H. Alan Mantooth Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 9781439874318 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: November 2012 1022 pages
Prayers From Exodus and Leviticus (Praying the Scriptures)
In this ninth book in the “Praying the Scriptures” series, author Dr. Elmer Towns reveals the times, troubles, and triumphs of the Israelites as they were freed from slavery and left Egypt. He also delves deeply into how, when, and why the Levites received God’s laws and instructions to “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Sit at the dinner table with Moses and Job as they talk about God’s faithfulness to deliver and provide; and listen to the conversation between Moses and Aaron as Moses writes the last words God gives him about offerings.
Dr. Towns’ translated the Scriptures from the original text into modern English-thought for thought-and then turned each passage into a prayer to God. A process he calls transliteration-a process you will call intriguing and exciting!
As you read Praying Your Way Out of Bondage, be prepared to enter your personal Promised Land.
Author: Elmer Towns Publisher: Destiny Image, Inc. ISBN: 9780768493375 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2011 199 pages
Rebecca has a most unusual problem: no matter how hard she tries, she can’t stop broadcasting her feelings to people around her. Luckily, she’s discovered how to trap and store her feelings in personal objects — but just how much emotional baggage can Unit 207, E.Z. Self Storage hold? Lewis is grieving for his wife, Lisa, Rebecca’s sister. Inconsolable, he skips Lisa’s funeral, flies to Winnipeg, gets a haircut and meets a woman who claims to be God. At the wheel of a stolen Honda Civic is Aberystwyth, aka Aby, driving across Canada to save the soul of her dying mother. She is green, gill-necked, and very uncomfortable out of the water. An unexpected encounter with Aby sets off a chain of events which sends each of them on a personal quest. Can Rebecca, Lewis and Aby find redemption before a terrible flood destroys their chance at happiness? “A quirky, tender, fantastical page-turner” The Globe and Mail
Author: Andrew Kaufman Publisher: Saqi ISBN: 9781846590986 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: August 2011 302 pages
This work skeptically explores the notion that the internet will soon obviate any need for traditional print-based academic libraries. It makes a case for the library's staying power in the face of technological advancements (television, microfilm, and CD-ROM's were all once predicted as the contemporary library's heir-apparent), and devotes individual chapters to the pitfalls and prevarications of popular search engines, e-books, and the mass digitization of traditional print material.
Author: Mark Y. Herring Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers ISBN: 9780786453931 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: May 2007 201 pages
If you want to be a successful film producer, you’ll keep Film Business close at hand: one copy on your desk and one copy on your bedside table.
The Producer makes films happen. With all the skill of the best circus juggler the producer moves a film project forward from idea to release,as quickly as possible, on time and on budget. The producer has clear goals and oversees the creative process with efficiency, passion and unflagging enthusiasm.
Film Business explains all you need to know to become a successful producer. The book covers building a business plan, selecting and analysing scripts, and creating strategies for deal-making, as well as the production and marketing of projects in a range of genres and markets—from traditional cinema to digital interactive media and multi platforms. With amusing anecdotes and invaluable advice from industry experts, this handbook provides you with the tools you need to run a sustainable business in both the local and international screen production environments.
Every aspiring film-maker needs Film Business. More than just a reference book, it provides ideas and insights about what to do at each stage of the development and production process, from a business and creative point of view. You’ll find yourself dipping into it whenever there’s an urgent or difficult problem to solve.
As well as new chapters by Damien Parer, Film Business includes contributions from some of the most experienced film-makers in the business: Ian Allen, Linda Aronson, Ben Cardillo, Ian Collie, Jane Corden, Peter Cudlipp, Reg Diplock, Glen Eaves, Dave Elsey, Sandra Gross, Rebecca Hunt, Libby Jeffery, Julia Leigh, Ginny Lowndes, Hal McElroy, Susie Maizels, Sue Milliken, Nicholas Oughton, Kerry Regan, Lyndon Sayer-Jones, Stephen F Smith, Mark Turnbull.
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Author: Tom Jeffrey Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 9781741156089 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2006 461 pages
The International Conference on Environment: Survival and Sustainability, held at the Near East University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus 19-24 February 2007, dealt with environmental threats and proposed solutions at all scales. The 21 themes addressed by the conference fell into four broad categories; Threats to Survival and Sustainability; Technological Advances towards Survival and Sustainability; Activities and Tools for Social Change; Defining Goals for Sustainable Societies.
Activities and tools that move the society towards greater sustainability were emphasized at the conference. These included environmental law and ethics, environmental knowledge, technology and information systems, media, environmental awareness, education and lifelong learning, the use of literature for environmental awareness, the green factor in politics, international relations and environmental organizations. The breadth of the issues addressed at the conference made clear the need for greatly increased interdisciplinary and international collaboration the survival and sustainability concept. The exchanges at the conference represent a step in this direction.
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Author: Hüseyin Gökçekus; Umut Türker; James W. LaMoreaux Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg ISBN: 9783540959915 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2011 1468 pages
