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Microwave Numerical Solutions
by Ștefan CantaragiuThis book provides rigorous mathematical models to enable understanding of the propagation characteristics of electromagnetic fields. The author also describes the configuration of real, existing propagation modes of the microwave line by means of accurate numerical methods. Coverage also includes a comprehensive introduction to microwave concepts and the design of active and passive microwave components. The interactive programs package generically named “Microwave Solutions”, available and stored in cloud repository, illustrates its modular use and implementation, and facilitates the integration of microwave components and circuits, and their applications. This book is a valuable source for anyone interested in broadening their knowledge of electromagnetism and microwave circuit design.
Microwaves, Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Liquid Crystals: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (Modern Antenna)
by Anyong Qing Yizhe Zhao Zhiyong ZhangThis book is the first ever monograph on nematic liquid crystals for microwaves, millimeter waves and terahertz waves. It presents the first hand independent studies on nematic liquid crystals for microwaves, millimeter waves and terahertz waves. This book opens with an introduction to generic liquid crystals and a retrospective review about nematic liquid crystals in microwaves, millimeter waves and terahertz waves. Attention is then focused on the latest in-house progress on microwave, millimeter wave and terahertz nematic liquid crystals. Synthesis and characterization of novel nematic liquid crystals are first presented, followed by indigenous technologies to manufacture functional nematic liquid crystal devices for microwaves, millimeter waves and terahertz waves. A few self-developed representative advanced functional devices are shown to demonstrate the promising perspective of liquid crystals for not only microwaves, millimeter waves and terahertz waves but also many other non-display applications. The presented studies will attract scientists, engineers and students from various disciplines, such as materials, chemical, electrical, biological, and biomedical engineering. The book is intended for undergraduates, graduates, researchers, professionals and industrial practitioners who are interested in developing novel liquid crystals and further extending liquid crystals beyond display.
Mid-Term Report
by Phil RedmondA masterclass in media studies from the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks. Described in Parliament as 'excellent' by Ed Vaizey, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport GRANGE HILLSwimming pool disasters. Drugs, and just say ‘no’. Flying sausages. School like you’d never seen it before.BROOKSIDELesbian kisses. Bodies under patios. Exploding shops. Suburban life like you’d never seen it before.HOLLYOAKSBad boys on bikes. Loveable geeks. Leggy blondes. Students like you’d never seen them before.PHIL REDMONDThree classic TV programmes. One TV genius. This is the behind-the-scenes story of how a working-class lad from the Liverpool suburbs went from living on a housing estate to buying one, and from comprehensive school dinners to lunch with the Queen. Along the way he learned a lot of lessons, broke all the rules, and changed television for ever.
Middle Eastern and African Perspectives on the Development of Public Relations: Other Voices
by Tom WatsonThe National Perspectives on the Development of Public Relations: Other Voices series is the first to offer an authentic world-wide view of the history of public relations. It will feature six books, five of which will cover continental and regional groups. This third book in the series focuses on the Middle East and Africa.
Middle Eastern Diasporas and Political Communication: New Approaches (Routledge Studies on Middle Eastern Diasporas)
by Ehab Galal Mostafa Shehata Claus Valling PedersenThis edited book explores the development and reconfiguration of Middle Eastern diasporic communities in the West in the context of increased political turmoil, civil war, new authoritarianism, and severe constraints on media in the Middle East. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating political and intercultural communication, the contributors investigate the rationale for diasporic politics, as well as the role of the transnational media in shaping diasporic political mobilization. This analysis of the media, situated within specific case studies, encompassing Afghani, Armenian, Bahraini, Egyptian, Lebanese, Syrian, Tunisian, and Turkish diasporic communities, reveals the variegated ways it influences diasporic politics and facilitates political action, as well as its influence on democratic actors residing in the Middle East. These new insights into Middle Eastern diasporas, political communication, and political mobilization are based on developments in the Middle East since 2011, and ultimately highlight how diaspora groups in the West relate to the situation in the Middle East, particularly in their countries of origin. The book is important reading for students and researchers working in political/intercultural communication and diasporic politics, as well as those with a general interest in the Middle East.
Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey Into the Heart of Russia
by David GreeneFar away from the trendy cafés, designer boutiques, and political protests and crackdowns in Moscow, the real Russia exists. Midnight in Siberia chronicles David Greene's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway, a 6,000-mile cross-country trip from Moscow to the Pacific port of Vladivostok. In quadruple-bunked cabins and stopover towns sprinkled across the country's snowy landscape, Greene speaks with ordinary Russians about how their lives have changed in the post-Soviet years. These travels offer a glimpse of the new Russia--a nation that boasts open elections and newfound prosperity but continues to endure oppression, corruption, a dwindling population, and stark inequality. We follow Greene as he finds opportunity and hardship embodied in his fellow train travelers and in conversations with residents of towns throughout Siberia. We meet Nadezhda, an entrepreneur who runs a small hotel in Ishim, fighting through corrupt layers of bureaucracy every day. Greene spends a joyous evening with a group of babushkas who made international headlines as runners-up at the Eurovision singing competition. They sing Beatles covers, alongside their traditional songs, finding that music and companionship can heal wounds from the past. In Novosibirsk, Greene has tea with Alexei, who runs the carpet company his mother began after the Soviet collapse and has mixed feelings about a government in which his family has done quite well. And in Chelyabinsk, a hunt for space debris after a meteorite landing leads Greene to a young man orphaned as a teenager, forced into military service, and now figuring out if any of his dreams are possible. Midnight in Siberia is a lively travel narrative filled with humor, adventure, and insight. It opens a window onto that country's complicated relationship with democracy and offers a rare look into the soul of twenty-first-century Russia.
Midnight’s Grandchildren: How Young Indians are Disrupting the World's Largest Democracy
by Mark HannantWhile the west has experienced multiple post-war economic, social and political revolutions, India by contrast has had two distinct moments of transformation in the past century: Independence in 1947 and the economic liberalisation that began in 1991. Midnight’s Grandchildren are the offspring of India’s second social and economic revolution. India’s millennial generation, coming of age post-1991, have grown up in a world of opportunity and relative abundance. Many institutions – family, marriage, workplace, and brands – are being disrupted. Great tension exists as a new generation breaks barriers and seeks to find its place. This book captures an important, transformative moment in India’s development. It includes interviews with young Indians who articulate both their optimism and the struggle to find relevant new identities. Managers and recruiters speak about the changes in the workplace and the challenges and opportunities of harnessing India’s so-called demographic dividend. Entrepreneurs, brand owners and marketers discuss the role of brands in cementing identities in a world changing rapidly where loyalty has little meaning. Midnight’s Grandchildren explains for a business audience the significance of the arrival in the workforce of a generation of millennials as both disruptors of the old order and engine of India’s future economic potential. It is of use for professionals and educators wanting to engage this vitally important group of young people.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The 30-Minute Shakespeare
by Nick NewlinPlanning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language are too limited."The 30-Minute Shakespeare" is a new series of abridgements that tell the "story" of each play from start to finish while keeping the beauty of Shakespeare's language intact. Specific stage directions and character suggestions give even inexperienced actors the tools to perform Shakespeare with confidence, understanding, and fun!This cutting focuses on three ridiculously funny and vibrant scenes from A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The first scene starts with Puck mistakenly anointing the eyes of the wrong lovers with love potion, leading to a madcap chase scene between Helena, Lysander, Hermia, and Demetrius. Scene two features Bottom's magical transformation to an ass, always an audience favorite. The final scene is the classic play within a play, where the "Rude Mechanicals" act out with "tragical mirth" the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, with specific comic suggestions for the characters, including Lion chasing Thisbe into the audience!The edition also includes an essay by editor Nick Newlin on how to produce a Shakespeare play with novice actors, and notes about the original production of this abridgement at the Folger Shakespeare Library's annual Student Shakespeare Festival.
Mightier than the Sword
by Rodger StreitmatterIn this text for an undergraduate course in history and/or journalism, Streitmatter (journalism, American University) examines 16 major milestones in US history which shed light on how events have been influenced by the news media, from the Revolutionary War era to the present, in areas such as women's rights, civil rights, and public opinion on war. There is also discussion of Watergate, Rush Limbaugh, and the media's response to the terrorist attacks on 9/11. While several chapters focus on examples of the negative impact of the media, most describe its positive impact. This third edition contains a new chapter on Obama's election and offers new material on social media and Internet news outlets. The book includes b&w historical illustrations and photos. It is accessible to general readers as well as students. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Mightier than the Sword
by Rodger StreitmatterIn this path-breaking book, Rodger Streitmatter takes readers on a sightseeing tour of American history as influenced by the public press, visiting sixteen landmark events in US history, from the American Revolution and the civil rights movement to Watergate and 9/11. These are events that stir the political imagination; but, as Streitmatter shows, they also demonstrate how American journalism, since the 1760s, has not merely recorded this nation’s history but has played a role in shaping it. This book is the first of its kind. Streitmatter avoids the mind-numbing lists of names, dates, and newspaper headlines that bog down the standard journalism history textbook. Instead, he focuses on a limited number of episodes, identifying common characteristics within the news media. The third edition includes an entirely new chapter on social media and the election of Barack Obama. This edition also looks beyond traditional journalistic outlets such as newspapers and television news reports to examine the modern-day role that the Internet and its various venues play in reporting the news and shaping history.
Mightier than the Sword
by Rodger StreitmatterIn this engaging examination of the media’s influence on US history and politics, Rodger Streitmatter visits sixteen landmark episodes, from the American Revolution to the present-day fight for gay and lesbian marriage equality. In each of these cases, Streitmatter succinctly illustrates the enormous role that journalism has played in not merely recording this nation’s history but also in actively shaping it. Mightier than the Sword offers students and professors a highly readable and accessible alternative to journalism history textbooks. Instead of trying to document every detail in the development of US media through dry, dull lists of names, dates, and headlines, this book focuses on sixteen discrete episodes that illustrate a point that is much larger than the sum of their parts: media have played and continue to play an enormous role in shaping this nation. The fourth edition features an entirely new chapter on the way US media have championed various gay and lesbian rights initiatives, from the 2003 Lawrence vs. Texas sodomy case through the June 2013 Supreme Court decision striking down DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act). Balancing criticism and celebration of news media and exploring both print and electronic platforms, Mightier than the Sword provides students with a sense of the power and responsibility inherent in the institution of journalism.
The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Town That Raised Them
by Amy DickinsonDear Amy,First my husband told me he didn't love me. Then he said he didn't think he had ever really loved me. Then he left me with a baby to raise by myself. Amy, I don't want to be a single mother.I told myself I'd never be divorced. And now here I am--exactly where I didn't want to be!My daughter and I live in London. We don't really have any friends here. What should we do?Desperate Dear Desperate,I have an idea.Take your baby, get on a plane, and move back to your dinky hometown in upstate New York--the place you couldn't wait to leave when you were young. Live with your sister in the back bedroom of her tiny bungalow. Cry for five weeks. Nestle in with your quirky family of hometown women--many of them single, like you. Drink lots of coffee and ask them what to do. Do your best to listen to their advice but don't necessarily follow it.Start to work in Washington, DC. Start to date. Make friends. Fail up. Develop a career as a job doula. Teach nursery school and Sunday School.Watch your daughter grow. When she's a teenager, just when you're both getting comfortable, uproot her and move to Chicago to take a job writing a nationally syndicated advice column.Do your best to replace a legend. Date some more.Love fiercely. Laugh with abandon. Grab your second chance--and your third, and your fourth.Send your daughter to college. Cry for five more weeks.Move back again to your dinky hometown and the women who helped raise you.Find love, finally.And take care.Amy
Migrant Communication Enterprises
by Maria Sabaté i DalmauThis unique critical sociolinguistic ethnography explores alternative migrant-regulated institutions of resistance and subversive communication technology: the locutorios or ethnic call shops. These migrant-owned businesses act as a window into their multimodal and hybrid linguistic and communicative practices, and into their own linguistic hierarchies and non-mainstream sociolinguistic orders. Here, socially displaced but technologically empowered transnational migrant populations actively find subversive ways to access information and communication technologies. As such they mobilise their own resources to successfully inhabit Catalonia, at the margins of powerful institutions. The book also focuses on the (internal) social organisation dynamics, as well as on the simultaneous fight against, and re-production of, practices and processes of social difference and social inequality among migrants themselves.
Migrant Workers’ Narratives of Return: Alienation and Identity Transformations (Routledge Studies in Sociolinguistics)
by Hans J. LadegaardDrawing on a corpus of 113 narratives told by migrant workers who have returned to their home country, Ladegaard details Indonesian and Filipina (domestic) migrant workers’ experiences of homecoming after years of work abroad, separated from their loved ones. The narratives deal with two major themes: 1) Migrant workers’ experiences in the diaspora, which for many, particularly Indonesian workers, were associated with abuse and exploitation leading to trauma; and 2) migrant workers’ experiences of coming home, which include both the happy reunion with the family but also concerns about not ‘fitting in’ and the need to reinvent themselves because they are not who they were when they left. This is particularly true for workers whose migratory journeys have failed and who have come back to their hometowns without any financial award. Chapters also explore the major difference between Filipina and Indonesian migrant workers’ overseas experiences. The Filipina returnees share mostly positive stories while the Indonesian returnees uncover mostly negative stories, further illuminating what may explain these diverse migratory experiences. Finally, the book discusses how research on disenfranchised groups like (domestic) migrant workers can be used for social and political action. An excellent text that will appeal to academics, teachers and postgraduate students in the humanities and social sciences, particularly in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, intercultural communication, anthropology, and migration studies.
Migrants, Refugees, and the Media: The New Reality of Open Societies (Global Interdisciplinary Studies Series)
by Sai Felicia Krishna-HenselThe large-scale movements of refugees and economic migrants from conflict zones to more stable societies have resulted in challenges, both for new entrants and their hosts. This fascinating volume brings together a collection of media analyses focused on immigration issues to examine how migration has been represented to the public. Case studies exploring media coverage of migrants and refugees in Europe enable the reader to better understand the complexity of the process through a range of unique and unexplored dimensions of immigration analysis, including strategic framing theory, game structure analysis, migration maps and routes, television narratives, rumour-based communication, and state-bred campaigns. The insights into the perspective of migrants, the general public and policy makers provide innovative methodological and theoretical analysis on population movements which will be of interest to scholars, students, and policy makers working in the fields of migration studies, international relations, peace and security studies, and social and public policy.
Migrating to Drupal
by Trevor JamesWritten in a friendly and engaging style with practical tutorials and step-by-step examples which show you how to easily migrate your Drupal 6 or WordPress site to Drupal 7. "Drupal 7: A Guide to Migration" is for anyone interested in how to move content from an existing website into the Drupal content management system. Both novice and advanced Drupal users will gain practical hands-on knowledge in how to migrate content into Drupal using this book. You will become experts in using the Feeds module to migrate content, and in packaging your code using Features.
Migration Literature in Translation: From Latinx Texts to Transnational Readers (Translation, Politics and Society)
by Mattea CusselMigration Literature in Translation explores the unique case of Latinx literature translated into Spanish, drawing from Latinx studies, sociology, political philosophy and cultural studies. The book focuses on works by Helena María Viramontes, Achy Obejas, Daisy Hernández and Junot Díaz, analysing migration literature and translation as a social practice. Cussel introduces the ‘integrated translation critique’, a new methodology that examines the transformation of texts through translation and their reception, while incorporating empirical social research methods. This innovative approach highlights the roles of various actors—scholars, translators, authors, reviewers, and readers— in shaping Latinx literary texts’ mobility and meaning across languages and cultures.Through qualitative research including focus groups, questionnaires and fieldwork in Europe, Latin America and the US, Cussel sheds light on how transnational readers engage with translated migrant stories. By addressing the cultural, social and political dimensions of translation, this interdisciplinary work offers a sociological perspective on literary translation. It is essential reading for scholars and students in the sociology of translation, Latinx and migration literature, and migration studies.
Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997
by Mike Royko John Kass Chicago Tribune StaffMike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997 is an expansive new volume of the longtime Chicago news legend's work. Encompassing thousands of his columns, all of which originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, this is the first collection of Royko work to solely cover his time at the Tribune. Covering politics, culture, sports, and more, Royko brings his trademark sarcasm and cantankerous wit to a complete compendium of his last 14 years as a newspaper man.Organized chronologically, these columns display Royko's talent for crafting fictional conversations that reveal the truth of the small-minded in our society. From cagey political points to hysterical take-downs of "meatball" sports fans, Royko's writing was beloved and anticipated anxiously by his fans. In plain language, he "tells it like it is" on subjects relevant to modern society. In addition to his columns, the book features Royko's obituary and articles written about him after his death, telling the tale of his life and success.This ultimate collection is a must-read for Royko fans, longtime Chicago Tribune readers, and Chicagoans who love the city's rich history of dedicated and insightful journalism.
Mikrowellentechnik: Feldsimulation, nichtlineare Schaltungstechnik, Komponenten und Subsysteme, Plasmatechnik, Antennen und Ausbreitung
by Holger HeuermannDas Buch behandelt die verschiedenen numerischen Feldsimulationsverfahren, nichtlineare Schaltungstechnik und deren S- und X-Parameter sowie modernste Leistungsverstärkertechniken. Weiterhin werden neuartig dargestellte Oszillatoren und das große neue Feld der GHz-Plasmatechnik beschrieben. Darüber hinaus deckt es mit den Themen Hohlleiter, Mischer, Phasenregelkreise, Antennen und Ausbreitungseffekte in Kombination mit dem Bachelor-Buch „Hochfrequenztechnik“ alle Aspekte ab, die den aktuellen Stand der GHz-Technik betreffen.Die in diesem Lehrbuch vorgestellte Mikrowellenelektronik und -technik fasst somit die moderne Technik der elektromagnetischen sowie nichtlinearen Grundlagen, die im ein- und zweistelligen GHz-Bereich für Funk-, Navigations-, Lokalisierungs-, Mess-, Heiz- und sonstige Systeme benötigt werden, zusammen.
Mikrowellentechnik: Feldsimulation, nichtlineare Schaltungstechnik, Komponenten und Subsysteme, Plasmatechnik, Antennen und Ausbreitung
by Holger HeuermannDas Buch behandelt die verschiedenen numerischen Feldsimulationsverfahren, nichtlineare Schaltungstechnik und deren S- und X-Parameter sowie modernste Leistungsverstärkertechniken. Weiterhin werden neuartig dargestellte Oszillatoren und das große neue Feld der GHz-Plasmatechnik beschrieben. Darüber hinaus deckt es mit den Themen Hohlleiter, Mischer, Phasenregelkreise, Antennen und Ausbreitungseffekte in Kombination mit dem Bachelor-Buch „Hochfrequenztechnik“ alle Aspekte ab, die den aktuellen Stand der GHz-Technik betreffen.Die in diesem Lehrbuch vorgestellte Mikrowellenelektronik und -technik fasst somit die moderne Technik der elektromagnetischen sowie nichtlinearen Grundlagen, die im ein- und zweistelligen GHz-Bereich für Funk-, Navigations-, Lokalisierungs-, Mess-, Heiz- und sonstige Systeme benötigt werden, zusammen.
Mil palabras
by Gabriel ZaidMuchas palabras llaman la atención por sí mismas. Despiertan la curiosidad, los comentarios y luego el uso intencionado. En todas las lenguas hay juegos de palabras, chistes basados en un doble sentido y observaciones lingüísticas. En los periódicos, la radio, la televisión y la web hay secciones dedicadas a comentar palabras. Muchos lectores resuelven crucigramas o pruebas sobre el significado de una palabra. Los diccionarios se inventaron hace más de 4,000 años. Éste es un libro para aficionados a observar palabras, como los hay que observan pájaros. Comenta más de un millar por el simple gusto de hacerlo. Se puede leer de cabo a rabo o en cualquier orden. Comparte con el lector curioso la felicidad de observar. La lista de más de 200 diccionarios consultados es una guía de interés para el lector y permite simplificar su mención en los capítulos correspondientes. Hay aparte una lista platicada de los diccionarios especialmente recomendables. Y un índice alfabético de las palabras comentadas. De Gabriel Zaid hemos publicado una docena de libros en la colección Debolsillo.
Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: NASIG 2006
by Carol Ann Borchert Gary IvesDiscover the latest developments in serials publication Current advances in technology and research have triggered accelerating change in the state of serials, which makes keeping up-to-date on developments difficult. Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: NASIG 2006 presents the leaders of serials publication providing their perspectives on the state of the world on the future of serials. This compilation includes several superb presentations from the 21st annual North American Serials Interest Group conference held in Denver, Colorado, in May, 2006. Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: NASIG 2006 explores serials publication through helpful reviews of cataloging and techniques for implementing various projects. Also included are chapters exploring visions for the future, strategies for practical application of technology and theory, and tactical information to manage employees and economic resources. This book brings readers the world of serials as it is today-and as it will be in the future. Topics in Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: NASIG 2006 include: basic and advanced serials cataloging electronic resource license language implementing an institutional repository (IR) impact of digitizing serials in the next ten years details about the success in digitizing Colorado&’s Historic Newspaper Collection evolving roles in the digital communication system review of the various uses of FRBR alternative citation sources beyond the Web blogs, wikis, and podcasts managing personnel resource description and access (RDA) vendor-sponsored training electronic resource management (ERM) systems practices and principles of good project management Open Access publishing collection development print and online journal cost comparisons and more! Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: NASIG 2006 is a horizon-expanding collection that is perfect for librarians, publishers, and commercial vendors interested in the future of serials publication.
Miles Gone By: A Literary Autobiography
by William F. Buckley Jr.Autobiography of the noted writer and commentator.
Miles Gone By: A Literary Autobiography
by William F. BuckleyMiles Gone By is a landmark literary event: the autobiography of William F. Buckley Jr., woven from personal pieces composed over the course of a celebrated writing life of more than fifty years.Here is Buckley the boy, growing up in a family of ten rambunctious children, with a saintly mother and spirited father; Buckley the daring young political controversialist and enfant terrible whose debut book, God and Man at Yale, was a shocking New York Times bestseller; Buckley the editor of National Review, widely hailed as the founder of the modern conservative movement; Buckley the politician and mischievous humorist; Buckley the proud father and devoted husband; Buckley the spy and novelist of spies; and Buckley the yachtsman and bon vivant.Along the way, you’ll be treated to Buckley’s romance with wine, his love of the right word, his intoxication with music, and his joy in skiing and travel.You’ll also meet Buckley’s friends: Ronald Reagan, "zestfully concerned for the company of others”; Henry Kissinger "amusing, curious, ever-so-lightly irreverent”; Clare Boothe Luce, "a renowned beauty and man of affairs (a feminist, she stoutly resisted the stylistic effronteries of she-speech)”; Tom Wolfe, with "a trace of a Virginia accent, and of course there is the renowned diffidence, the matador taking tea with his mother”; John Kenneth Galbraith, who "consistently writes pleasant tributes to my own books, inevitably advising the reader that my political opinions should be ignored, my fiction or accounts of life at sea appreciated”; David Niven, of whom "my wife suspected that his magic was to induce a whim, so that he could gratify it”; and many others.This unforgettable work paints a wonderful and indelible picture of an extraordinary man and his extraordinary life.
Milestones: Normal Speech and Language Development Across the Life Span
by John W. Oller Stephen D. Oller Linda C. BadonThis book provides an introduction to cutting-edge theory and research dealing not only with the development of speech forms but with the full range of sign systems that undergird normal speech and language development across the whole life span.