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Humic Matter in Soil and the Environment: Principles and Controversies, Second Edition (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)
by Kim H. TanThe field of humic matter research has undergone drastic changes in concepts and principles since the first edition of Humic Matter in Soil and the Environment: Principles and Controversies was published more than a decade ago. Still the only book of its kind specifically addressing humic acid principles and controversies, the Second Edition presen
Humic Substances
by Robert L. Wershaw Michael A. MikitaThis book is an introduction and guide to the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for the study of humic materials and coals. It provides a general discussion of the application of liquid-state and solid-state NMR techniques.
Humic Substances of Soils and General Theory of Humification
by D.S. OrlovThis work contains results of the latest studies on the composition, structure and properties of humic substances, which are the largest and most important component of organic matter of different types of soils. It should be useful for soil scientists and nature conservationists.
Humidification and Ventilation Management in Textile Industry
by B. PurushothamaThis book is a comprehensive guide for professionals in the textile industry. It delves into the intricate balance of moisture and air control that shapes textile production. From enhancing quality to optimizing efficiency, this book is an indispensable resource for the industry professionals.
Hummingbird Salamander: A Novel
by Jeff VanderMeerNamed one of NPR's Best Books of 2021From the author of Annihilation, a brilliant speculative thriller of dark conspiracy, endangered species, and the possible end of all things.Security consultant “Jane Smith” receives an envelope with a key to a storage unit that holds a taxidermied hummingbird and clues leading her to a taxidermied salamander. Silvina, the dead woman who left the note, is a reputed ecoterrorist and the daughter of an Argentine industrialist. By taking the hummingbird from the storage unit, Jane sets in motion a series of events that quickly spin beyond her control.Soon, Jane and her family are in danger, with few allies to help her make sense of the true scope of the peril. Is the only way to safety to follow in Silvina’s footsteps? Is it too late to stop? As she desperately seeks answers about why Silvina contacted her, time is running out—for her and possibly for the world.Hummingbird Salamander is Jeff VanderMeer at his brilliant, cinematic best, wrapping profound questions about climate change, identity, and the world we live in into a tightly plotted thriller full of unexpected twists and elaborate conspiracy.
Hunter Killer (Arnold Morgan #8)
by Patrick RobinsonAmerican military forces race to prevent a coup in the Middle East in this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Scimitar SL-2.Saudi Arabia, the world’s leading producer of oil, is on the brink of revolution. Inside the opulent palaces and lavish mansions, the royal family is ransacking the country’s dwindling coffers while the desert kingdom seethes with unrest. Appalled at his family’s extravagant lifestyle, Crown Prince Nasir vows to end the careless and destructive rule, and sets in motion a top-secret operation to destroy the Saudi oil industry and bankrupt the monarch. To do so, he must enlist the help of an ally, a naval power willing to help in return for a share of the wealth.Nasir turns to France, with its lethal Hunter Killer submarines, capable of inflicting devastating damage on the massive oil installations along the shores of the Red Sea and in the Persian Gulf. Objective: To shift the power structure of the world’s oil giant.Under the command of the mysterious and lethally effective Colonel Jacques Gamoudi—nicknamed “Le Chasseur,” or “The Hunter—the ferocious battle for the desert kingdom begins. As the world’s oil markets plunge into chaos, United States Admiral Arnold Morgan, former Security Adviser to the President, and Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Ramshawe are summonded to the White House, where they learn that Gamoudi has been joined by none other than Morgan’s archenemy, Hamas General Ravi Rashood, in the battle for the capital city of Riyadh.Now Le Chasseur becomes the hunted, by both French and American Special Forces—one trying to assassinate and silence him forever, the other desperate to take him alive and to force a public confession of France’s subversive actions.Praise for Patrick Robinson“An absolutely marvelous thriller writer.” —Jack Higgins“The new Frederick Forsyth.” —Guardian“Patrick Robinson is quickly replacing Tom Clancy as the preeminent writer of modern naval fiction.” —Florida Times-Union“One of the crown princes of the beach read-thriller.” —Stephen Coonts
Hunter's Diseases of Occupations
by Tar-Ching Aw Anne Cockcroft Paul Durrington J Malcolm Harrington Peter J BaxterWinner of the 2011 BMA book awards: medicine categoryIn the five decades since its first publication, Hunter's Diseases of Occupations has remained the pre-eminent text on diseases caused by work, universally recognized as the most authoritative source of information in the field. It is an important guide for doctors in all disciplines who may
Huntsville Textile Mills & Villages: Linthead Legacy (Landmarks)
by Terri L. FrenchIn the early 1900s, Huntsville, Alabama, had more spindles than any other city in the South. Cotton fields and mills made the city a major competitor in the textile industry. Entire mill villages sprang up around the factories to house workers and their families. Many of these village buildings are now iconic community landmarks, such as the revitalized Lowe Mill arts facility and the Merrimack Mill Village Historic District. The "lintheads," a demeaning moniker villagers wore as a badge of honor, were hard workers. Their lives were fraught with hardships, from slavery and child labor to factory fires and shutdowns. They endured job-related injuries and illnesses, strikes and the Great Depression. Author Terri L. French details the lives, history and legacy of the workers.
Hurricane Preparedness Handbook
by Bob StearnsDon’t wait until it’s too late. Prepare now! We’ve all seen the ruin that a hurricane can bring. No one can stop a hurricane, but proper preparation can limit damage, protect long-term finances, and even save lives. The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is an invaluable, step-by-step guide for everyone who lives in a region threatened by these terrifying storms. Here is advice on: Understanding the category warning system Buying the right insurance Protecting your home from an oncoming storm Choosing and using an electrical generator Proper provisioning and use of food and water Dealing with a storm’s aftermath And much more! There is no substitute for experience and expert advice, and this easy-to-store, easy-to-use handbook offers everyone a chance to learn from the past and prepare for the future. No one should go through a hurricane without first reading this book.
Husserl's Missing Technologies (Perspectives in Continental Philosophy)
by Don IhdeHusserl’s Missing Technologies looks at the early-twentieth-century “classical” phenomenology of Edmund Husserl, both in the light of the philosophy of science of his time, and retrospectively at his philosophy from a contemporary “postphenomenology.” Of central interest are his infrequent comments upon technologies and especially scientific instruments such as the telescope and microscope. Together with his analysis of Husserl, Don Ihde ventures through the recent history of technologies of science, reading and writing, and science praxis, calling for modifications to phenomenology by converging it with pragmatism. This fruitful hybridization emphasizes human–technology interrelationships, the role of embodiment and bodily skills, and the inherent multistability of technologies. In a radical argument, Ihde contends that philosophies, in the same way that various technologies contain an ever-shortening obsolescence, ought to have contingent use-lives.
Hybrid AC/DC Power Grids: Stability and Control Aspects (Power Systems)
by Siqi Bu Lasantha Meegahapola Mingchen GuThis book covers modeling, control and stability aspects of hybrid AC/DC power networks. More specifically, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the stability and control aspects of hybrid AC/DC power grids, with comprehensive coverage of theoretical aspects of conventional stability issues (e.g., small-signal stability, voltage stability and frequency stability), emerging stability issues (e.g., converter associated stability) and control strategies applied in this emerging hybrid AC/DC power grids. This book takes a more pragmatic approach with a unique compilation of timely topics related to hybrid AC/DC networks compared with other books in this field. Therefore, this book provides the reader with comprehensive information on modeling, control and stability aspects which need to consider when modeling and analysis of hybrid AC/DC power grids for power system dynamics and stability studies. Each chapter provides fundamental stability theories, some worked examples and case studies to explain various modeling, analysis and control concepts introduced in the chapter. Therefore, postgraduate research students, power system researchers and power system engineers benefit from the materials presented in this book and assist them to model and device new control strategies to overcome the stability challenges of the emerging hybrid AC/DC power grid.
Hybrid Adhesive Joints
by Andreas Öchsner Lucas F. Silva Alessandro PirondiThis volume presents treat the material science and mechanical issues of hybrid adhesive bonds which are a combination of adhesive bonding rather than mechanical fasteners. The idea of hybrid joints is to gather the advantages of the different techniques leaving out their problems. Some of the advantages of these joints are a higher static and fatigue strength and a higher stiffness with respect to simple joints, a two-stage cracking process before the final failure and improved durability. The book treats all important kinds of joints which are in use today: weld - adhesive, rivet - adhesive, clinch - adhesive, bolt - adhesive, and adhesive - adhesive. A section dedicated to threadlocking and interference-fit adhesive joints is also included. All sections are treated from a scientific point of view with modeling issues supported by simple coupons testing and a technological point of view where the idea is to present more applied results with practical cases.
Hybrid Anisotropic Materials for Structural Aviation Parts
by Yosif GolfmanOptimization of aviation and space vehicle design requires accurate assessment of the dynamic stability and general properties of hybrid materials used in aviation parts. Written by a professional with 40 years of experience in the field of composite research, Hybrid Anisotropic Materials for Structural Aviation Parts provides key analysis and appl
Hybrid Anisotropic Materials for Wind Power Turbine Blades
by Yosif GolfmanBased on rapid technological developments in wind power, governments and energy corporations are aggressively investing in this natural resource. Illustrating some of the crucial new breakthroughs in structural design and application of wind energy generation machinery, Hybrid Anisotropic Materials for Wind Power Turbine Blades explores new automat
Hybrid Architectures for Intelligent Systems
by Abraham Kandel Gideon LangholzHybrid architecture for intelligent systems is a new field of artificial intelligence concerned with the development of the next generation of intelligent systems. This volume is the first book to delineate current research interests in hybrid architectures for intelligent systems. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is devoted to the theory, methodologies, and algorithms of intelligent hybrid systems. The second part examines current applications of intelligent hybrid systems in areas such as data analysis, pattern classification and recognition, intelligent robot control, medical diagnosis, architecture, wastewater treatment, and flexible manufacturing systems. Hybrid Architectures for Intelligent Systems is an important reference for computer scientists and electrical engineers involved with artificial intelligence, neural networks, parallel processing, robotics, and systems architecture.
Hybrid Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Healthcare (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #209)
by Akash Kumar Bhoi Pradeep Kumar Mallick Victor Hugo C. de Albuquerque Mihir Narayana MohantyThis book covers applications for hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) for integrated approach and problem solving in the areas of radiology, drug interactions, creation of new drugs, imaging, electronic health records, disease diagnosis, telehealth, and mobility-related problems in healthcare. The book discusses the convergence of AI and the hybrid approaches in healthcare which optimizes the possible solutions and better treatment. Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare is the next-gen technologies which automate the healthcare facility by mobility solutions are discussed in detail. It also discusses hybrid AI with bio-inspired techniques, genetic algorithm, neuro-fuzzy algorithms, and soft computing approaches which significantly improves the prediction of critical cardiovascular abnormalities and other healthcare solutions to the ongoing challenging research.
Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Systems: 14th International Conference, HAIS 2019, León, Spain, September 4–6, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11734)
by Hilde Pérez García Lidia Sánchez González Manuel Castejón Limas Héctor Quintián Pardo Emilio Corchado RodríguezThis volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Systems, HAIS 2019, held in León, Spain, in September 2019. The 64 full papers published in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: data mining, knowledge discovery and big data; bio-inspired models and evolutionary computation; learning algorithms; visual analysis and advanced data processing techniques; data mining applications; and hybrid intelligent applications.
Hybrid Assemblies and Multichip Modules
by Fred W. KearProviding a description of design considerations from the user's viewpoint, this detailed reference discusses the materials used in manufacturing hybrid assemblies and multichip modules - illustrating how these products are created for a wide range of applications.;Examining the current state of hybrid assembly technology, Hybrid Assemblies and Multichip Modules: provides a thorough overview of substrate materials and metals used for conductors, addressing multilayer materials and overglazes; explicates design considerations such as circuit layout, component placement, thermal management and interface problems; clarifies the manufacturing techniques used for multi-layer thick-film circuits and multilayer substrates; and explains soldering and other attachment methods for discrete components.;Focusing primarily on electronic assemblies that use ceramic substrates, Hybrid Assemblies and Multichip Modules should serve as a comprehensive resource for manufacturing, electrical and electronics, and automotive engineers; manufacturing managers; hybrid assembly designers; hybrid assembly users; printed circuit designers, fabricators and users; and graduate-level students in manufacturing engineering and electronic packaging courses.
Hybrid Bonding, Advanced Substrates, Failure Mechanisms, and Thermal Management for Chiplets and Heterogeneous Integration
by Xuejun Fan John LauThe book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, failure mechanism, reliability, modeling, and thermal management of chiplets and heterogeneous integration. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more weight placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as hybrid bonding, advanced substrates, failure mechanisms, and modeling due to thermal stresses, moisture absorption, impact loading such as drop as well as electric current driven electromigration, and the fundamentals of thermal management. Each topic is treated with in-depth analysis to bridge foundational principles with real-world engineering challenges. This book is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and students in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, and industrial engineering, equipping them with the knowledge to advance innovation in semiconductor packaging and integration.
Hybrid Circuit Design and Manufacture (Electrical Engineering And Electronics Ser. #Vol. 12)
by Roydn D. JonesThis book provides a basic understanding of the design guidelines for a wide range of hybrid circuits, both thick and thin film, covering a wide range of frequencies. It is intended for electronic engineering designers and design managers who seek a background in hybrid technology.
Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond: Visible Light Communication & Radio over Fiber Technology
by Rao KashifComprehensive guide to hybrid communication systems using visible light communication, radio over fiber, and auto channel switching technologies Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond explores the future of wireless communication and discusses how we can create more efficient and reliable ways to communicate by unlocking the potential of three specific technologies: visible light communication (VLC), radio over fiber (RoF) technology, and auto channel switching. This book begins by exploring the potential of VLC technology, which is currently considered the best alternative to wireless communication. It then moves on to describe how RoF technology can provide a powerful backhaul solution for VLC. Later chapters cover auto channel switching and how it can facilitate data traffic sharing between WiFi and LiFi technologies. Case studies of successful hybrid communication system implementations are included throughout the text to showcase real-world applications and aid in reader comprehension. Written by a highly qualified author with experience in both academia and industry, Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond includes information on: The evolution, advantages, and disadvantages of hybrid systems, as well as their current limitations and potential solutions to these limitations RoF modulation techniques, including direct and external modulation, and RoF configuration, including intermediate frequency over fiber, baseband over fiber, and millimeter-wave signal generation RoF system level analysis, covering encoding formats, PIN and APD photodiodes, and various experiments and simulations Hybrid communication technology that incorporates wireless Wi-Fi and Visible Light Communication (VLC) such as Li-Fi, to support the upcoming 6G and beyond high-speed communication networks Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of telecommunications and electronic networking who are interested in designing and implementing hybrid communication systems.
Hybrid Competitive Learning Method Using the Fireworks Algorithm and Artificial Neural Networks (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Patricia Melin Fevrier Valdez Juan BarrazaThis book focuses on the fields of neural networks, swarm optimization algorithms, clustering and fuzzy logic. This book describes a hybrid method with three different techniques of intelligence computation: neural networks, optimization algorithms and fuzzy logic. Within the neural network techniques, competitive neural networks (CNNs) are used, for the optimization algorithms technique, we used the fireworks algorithm (FWA), and in the area of fuzzy logic, the Type-1 Fuzzy Inference Systems (T1FIS) and the Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Inference Systems (IT2FIS) were used, with their variants of Mamdani and Sugeno type, respectively. FWA was adapted for data clustering with the goal to help of competitive neural network to find the optimal number of neurons. It is important to mention that two variants were applied to the FWA: dynamically adjust of parameters with Type-1 Fuzzy Logic (FFWA) as the first one and Interval Type-2 (F2FWA) as the second one. Subsequently, based on the outputs of the CNN and with the goal of classification data, we designed Type-1 and Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Inference Systems of Mamdani and Sugeno type. This book is intended to be a reference for scientists and engineers interested in applying a different metaheuristic or an artificial neural network in order to solve optimization and applied fuzzy logic techniques for solving problems in clustering and classification data. This book is also used as a reference for graduate courses like the following: soft computing, swarm optimization algorithms, clustering data, fuzzy classify and similar ones. We consider that this book can also be used to get novel ideas for new lines of research, new techniques of optimization or to continue the lines of the research proposed by the authors of the book.
Hybrid Composite Materials: Experimental and Theoretical Analysis
by Akarsh Verma Sushanta K. Sethi Hariome Sharan GuptaThe aim of this book is to provide readers with a better understanding of the experimental methods and computational modeling techniques employed in the characterizations of diverse hybrid composite materials. It covers the mechanisms, important aspects, characteristics, formulations, significant elements, and case studies of the hybrid composite materials used in a wide range of applications. To inspire researchers, the most recent studies in the field as well as potential directions for more study are also emphasized.
Hybrid Computational Intelligence: Research and Applications (Studies in Computational Intelligence #611)
by Debashis De Václav Snášel Siddhartha Bhattacharyya Indrajit PanHybrid computational intelligent techniques are efficient in dealing with the real-world problems encountered in engineering fields. The primary objective of this book is to provide an exhaustive introduction as well as review of the hybrid computational intelligent paradigm, with supportive case studies. In addition, it aims to provide a gallery of engineering applications where this computing paradigm can be effectively use. Finally, it focuses on the recent quantum inspired hybrid intelligence to develop intelligent solutions for the future. The book also incorporates video demonstrations of each application for better understanding of the subject matter.
Hybrid Computational Intelligent Systems: Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (Quantum Machine Intelligence)
by Siddhartha BhattacharyyaHybrid Computational Intelligent Systems – Modeling, Simulation and Optimization unearths the latest advances in evolving hybrid intelligent modeling and simulation of human-centric data-intensive applications optimized for real-time use, thereby enabling researchers to come up with novel breakthroughs in this ever-growing field. Salient features include the fundamentals of modeling and simulation with recourse to knowledge-based simulation, interaction paradigms, and human factors, along with the enhancement of the existing state of art in a high-performance computing setup. In addition, this book presents optimization strategies to evolve robust and failsafe intelligent system modeling and simulation. The volume also highlights novel applications for different engineering problems including signal and data processing, speech, image, sensor data processing, innovative intelligent systems, and swarm intelligent manufacturing systems. Features: A self-contained approach to integrating the principles of hybrid computational ntelligence with system modeling and simulation Well-versed foundation of computational intelligence and its application to real life engineering problems Elucidates essential background, concepts, definitions, and theories thereby putting forward a complete treatment on the subject Effective modeling of hybrid intelligent systems forms the backbone of almost every operative system in real-life Proper simulation of real-time hybrid intelligent systems is a prerequisite for deriving any real-life system solution Optimized system modeling and simulation enable real-time and failsafe operations of the existing hybrid intelligent system solutions Information presented in an accessible way for researchers, engineers, developers, and practitioners from academia and industry working in all major areas and interdisciplinary areas of hybrid computational intelligence and communication systems to evolve human-centered modeling and simulations of real-time data-intensive intelligent systems.