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Origami 4 (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)
by Robert J. LangThe connections between origami, mathematics, science, technology, and education have been a topic of considerable interest now for several decades. While many individuals have happened upon discrete connections among these fields during the twentieth century, the field really took off when previously isolated individuals began to make stronger con
Normal Mode Analysis: Theory and Applications to Biological and Chemical Systems (Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical Biology Series)
by Qiang Cui Ivet BaharRapid developments in experimental techniques continue to push back the limits in the resolution, size, and complexity of the chemical and biological systems that can be investigated. This challenges the theoretical community to develop innovative methods for better interpreting experimental results. Normal Mode Analysis (NMA) is one such technique
Wyoming Cowboy Justice: Hideaway At Hawk's Landing Rescued By The Marine Wyoming Cowboy Justice (Carsons & Delaneys #1)
by Nicole HelmWelcome to Bent, Wyoming, where a family feud explodes into peril and passion. First in the Carsons & Delaneys series from the bestselling author.Resident bad boy and saloon owner Grady Carson knows his brother is not a murderer, and he’ll do anything to prove it. But partnering with Laurel Delaney? Worst idea ever. The beautiful by-the-book cop challenges him like no other. Bad family blood—and a killer at large—makes their attraction unthinkable. Dangerous. Reckless. How can they solve a crime to prevent a family war and then let forbidden love ignite it anew?“Nicole Helm has done a great job of writing three-dimensional characters who have the reader liking the good guys and not liking the bad guys. This is a super beginning to this series. I look forward to the next book.” —Harlequin Junkie
Fearless Gunfighter: Fearless Gunfighter Texas Witness Frozen Memories (The Kavanaughs #3)
by Joanna WayneAs an FBI agent fights to save her sister from a killer, a courageous rodeo star could prove a lethal distraction . . .Rodeo rider Tucker Lawrence lives for risk—even after seeing his best friend die in a rodeo accident. But there’s no chance in hell he’s going to let FBI agent Sydney Maxwell tackle treacherous Texas Hill Country alone to find her missing sister. Even if the pretty profiler is putting his guarded heart in danger . . .With her sister in the hands of a serial killer, Sydney will break all the rules she has to. Tucker is as reckless as he is charming, but his trail savvy and courage are invaluable as they run her quarry to ground. Still, Sydney can’t afford to gamble that the irresistible passion flaring between them is anything but an adrenaline rush. Or that they’ll survive long enough for real love . . .Praise for the Joanna Wayne“Wayne creates intricate relationships and compellingly plotted suspense.” —Romantic Times“Joanna Wayne weaves together a romance and suspense with pulse-pounding results!” —New York Times–bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
Small-Town Face-Off (The Protectors of Riker County #1)
by Tyler Anne SnellHe’s a lawman. She’s a criminal’s daughter. But they have two things in common—a child, and a desire for justice . . . Bound to protect and serve, sheriff Billy Reed has tried to let his career be enough. But he could never forget Mara Copeland, the woman who left their Alabama town without a goodbye and hurt him without warning. Now she’s back with criminals on her trail and a child in her arms. His child . . . Mara didn’t trust the future she and Billy could’ve had. He’s a lawman and she was born into a world of ruthless criminals. Still, he’s the man she can turn to. He’ll do anything to protect their daughter, but will love be reason enough to forgive Mara and bring their family back together?
Riding Shotgun: Riding Shotgun Turquoise Guardian Stone Cold Texas Ranger (The Kavanaughs #1)
by Joanna WayneA woman on the run finds refuge on a ranch—and an ex-Navy SEAL who’ll do anything to protect her . . .With his life in shambles and desperate to bond with the five-year-old daughter he barely knows, ex-SEAL Pierce Lawrence returns to his Texas childhood home, the Double K Ranch. There he meets the intriguing Grace Addison, a mystery woman on the run . . . who is loath to get involved with the ruggedly handsome cowboy.Pierce, instantly attracted to Grace, would do anything to help her escape her living nightmare . . . if only she’d let him. But how can she allow him to get close when she fears the killer targeting her could also endanger Pierce—and his innocent daughter?Praise for the Joanna Wayne“Wayne creates intricate relationships and compellingly plotted suspense.” —Romantic Times
Pregnant by the Billionaire: Lone Star Baby Scandal Pregnant By The Billionaire Claiming The Cowgirl's Baby (The Locke Legacy #1)
by Karen BoothCan a rebellious hotel magnate transform himself from playboy . . . to papa?Kendall Ross’s latest PR assignment is the perfect jump start for her career. But her client is hotel magnate Sawyer Locke—the no-holds-barred one-night stand she had six weeks ago. Sawyer knows the feisty redhead is the key to successfully launching his new hotel, but with his meddling father sabotaging his business plans, they have to keep their arrangement strictly professional. As in, no kisses. No fondling. And certainly no mind-blowing sex! Yet when their best-laid plans end with an unexpected pregnancy, the rebel billionaire must choose between his bachelor ways or losing Kendall and his baby for good . . .Praise for Karen Booth’s How to Fake a Wedding Date“Booth keeps the pages flying with saucy repartee and intense chemistry.” —Publishers Weekly
Cavanaugh Standoff: Cavanaugh Standoff Murder In Black Canyon Son Of The Sheik (Cavanaugh Justice #35)
by Marie FerrarellaIn this romantic suspense mystery by a USA Today–bestseller, a gruff detective and his rookie partner search for a puzzling serial killer.For homicide detective Ronan Cavanaugh O’Bannon, this time it’s personal . . . and totally baffling! A police friend is found executed in the same manner as rival gang members. There’s no progress in finding Aurora’s serial killer . . . until Sierra Carlyle joins the team.The perky young newbie is as chatty and extroverted as Ronan is taciturn and closed off. Frankly, she irritates him, but she’s a brilliant, relentless investigator. Working together, facing danger, Sierra’s warmth begins to thaw Ronan’s iciness. But acting on their undeniable attraction proves unwise now. There’s a killer to find and stop . . . before he sets his sights on a Cavanaugh!
Special Forces: Identical Stranger / Special Forces: The Spy (mission Medusa) (Mission Medusa #2)
by Cindy DeesThe New York Times–bestselling author continues her Mission Medusa series with a shocking scenario: a secret agent kidnaps an undercover operative.To maintain his cover, spy Zane Cosworth kidnaps Medusa member Piper Ford. She might be trained to endure a hostage situation, but when one of her kidnappers continues to protect her from harm, she finds herself losing her heart. They flee for their lives, and the lines between enemy and lover begin to blur. But will they survive long enough to explore this new passion?
No Ordinary Fortune (The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers #2)
by Judy DuarteUSA Today–Bestselling Author: He hired her to pour wine on an impulse—and now he’s becoming intoxicated . . .As vice president of Mendoza Winery, Miami transplant Carlo Mendoza knows most of the famous Fortunes. So when sultry Schuyler Fortunado saunters into the tasting room, claiming a connection to the Texas family, naturally he’s suspicious. Which doesn’t stop him from hiring her—or desiring her!The divorced restaurateur has vowed to keep his heart off the menu, but this feisty—and possibly faux—Fortune might just change his mind. What he doesn’t know is that she’s got an agenda of her own . . .
Mechanobiology Handbook
by Jiro NagatomiMechanobiology-the study of the effects of mechanical environments on the biological processes of cells-has evolved from traditional biomechanics via the incorporation of strong elements of molecular and cell biology. Currently, a broad range of organ systems are being studied by surgeons, physicians, basic scientists, and engineers. These mechanob
Micro and Nano Techniques for the Handling of Biological Samples
by null Jaime Castillo-Leon null Winnie Edith Svendsen null Maria DimakiSeveral micro- and nanomanipulation techniques have emerged in recent decades thanks to advances in micro- and nanofabrication. For instance, the atomic force microscope (AFM) uses a nano-sized tip to image, push, pull, cut, and indent biological material in air, liquid, or vacuum. Using micro- and nanofabrication techniques, scientists can make ma
Aromaticity and Metal Clusters (Atoms, Molecules, and Clusters)
by Pratim Kumar ChattarajMetal clusters, an intermediate state between molecules and the extended solid, show peculiar bonding and reactivity patterns. Their significance is critical to many areas, including air pollution, interstellar matter, clay minerals, photography, catalysis, quantum dots, and virus crystals. In Aromaticity and Metal Clusters, dozens of international
Advances in Chromatography: Volume 45 (Advances in Chromatography)
by Eli Grushka Nelu GrinbergFor more than four decades, scientists and researchers have relied on the Advances in Chromatography series for the most up-to-date information on a wide range of developments in chromatographic methods and applications. Volume 45 of this authoritative series once again compiles the work of expert contributors in order to present timely and cutting
Mixed-Signal Circuits (Devices, Circuits, and Systems)
by Thomas NoulisMixed-Signal Circuits offers a thoroughly modern treatment of integrated circuit design in the context of mixed-signal applications. Featuring chapters authored by leading experts from industry and academia, this book: Discusses signal integrity and large-scale simulation, verification, and testing Demonstrates advanced design techniques that enable digital circuits and sensitive analog circuits to coexist without any compromise Describes the process technology needed to address the performance challenges associated with developing complex mixed-signal circuits Deals with modeling topics, such as reliability, variability, and crosstalk, that define pre-silicon design methodology and trends, and are the focus of companies involved in wireless applications Develops methods to move analog into the digital domain quickly, minimizing and eliminating common trade-offs between performance, power consumption, simulation time, verification, size, and cost Details approaches for very low-power performances, high-speed interfaces, phase-locked loops (PLLs), voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), and biomedical filters Delineates the respective parts of a full system-on-chip (SoC), from the digital parts to the baseband blocks, radio frequency (RF) circuitries, electrostatic-discharge (ESD) structures, and built-in self-test (BIST) architectures Mixed-Signal Circuits explores exciting opportunities in wireless communications and beyond. The book is a must for anyone involved in mixed-signal circuit design for future technologies.
Pharmaceutical Powder Compaction Technology (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Metin ÇelikCompaction of powder constituents-both active ingredient and excipients-is examined to ensure consistent and reproducible disintegration and dispersion profiles. Revised to reflect modern pharmaceutical compacting techniques, this second edition of Pharmaceutical Powder Compaction Technology guides pharmaceutical engineers, formulation scientists,
Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction: A Series of Advances, Volume 17 (Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction Series)
by Yizhak Marcus Arup K. SenGupta Jacob A. MarinskyVolume 17 in the Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction series represents the vanguard of research on solvent extraction. It covers the principles of electrolyte extraction and other subjects of increasing interest to the field. This volume begins with pharmaceutical applications of supercritical fluid solvents, particularly supercritical carbon dioxi
Optical Properties of Photonic Structures: Interplay of Order and Disorder
by Mikhail F. Limonov Richard M. De La RueThe collection of articles in this book offers a penetrating shaft into the still burgeoning subject of light propagation and localization in photonic crystals and disordered media. While the subject has its origins in physics, it has broad significance and applicability in disciplines such as engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and medicine. Unli
Oxygen in Catalysis (Chemical Industries)
by null Adam Bielanski null Jerzy HaberA description of catalytic systems commonly used as model systems in the laboratory and as industrial catalysts in large-scale operations, and a discussion of the mechanisms operating in these reactions. Attempts to describe the elementary steps by quantum chemical methods are also shown, as are rec
Biosurfactants: Production: Properties: Applications
by Naim KosaricProviding comprehensive discussions of the physical and chemical properties, manufacture, and industrial uses of biosurfactants, this reference offers first-hand accounts of biosurfactant research of leading biotechnology laboratories. It introduces promising possible uses of biosurfactants in medicine, in environmental control, and for marine
Nixon's Back Channel to Moscow: Confidential Diplomacy and Détente (Studies In Conflict, Diplomacy, And Peace Ser.)
by Richard A. MossAn in-depth study of the secret communications that led to unprecedented thaw between Cold War superpowers—“quite gripping [and] wonderfully revealing” (Jeremi Suri, author of Liberty’s Surest Guardian). The détente between the United States and the Soviet Union was among the Nixon administration’s most significant foreign policy successes. The diplomatic back channel that national security advisor Henry Kissinger established with Soviet ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin became the most important method of achieving this thaw in the Cold War. While Kissinger preferred back channels for streamlining communications and preventing leaks, these methods were widely criticized by State Department officials left out of the loop and by an American public weary of executive secrecy.Richard A. Moss’s penetrating study documents and analyzes US-Soviet back channels from Nixon’s inauguration through the May 1972 Moscow Summit. He traces the evolution of confidential diplomacy and examines major flashpoints, including the 1970 crisis over Cienfuegos, Cuba, the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT), US dealings with China, deescalating tensions in Berlin, and the Vietnam War. Moss argues that while the back channels improved US-Soviet relations in the short term, the Nixon-Kissinger methods provided a poor foundation for lasting policy.Employing newly declassified documents, the Nixon tapes, and the complete record of the Kissinger-Dobrynin channel, Moss reveals the behind-the-scenes deliberations of Nixon, his advisers, and their Soviet counterparts. This is the first scholarly study to comprehensively assess the central role of confidential diplomacy in shaping America’s foreign policy during this critical era.
His Million-Dollar Marriage Proposal: His Million-dollar Marriage Proposal (the Powerful Di Fiore Tycoons, Book 2) / Bound To Her Desert Captor (The Powerful Di Fiore Tycoons #2)
by Jennifer HaywardShe would wear his million-dollar ring to save her father from bankruptcy—but could a fake engagement turn into true love?To win the most important deal of his life, Lazzero Di Fiore needs a fake fiancée. He strikes a pact with his gorgeous but guarded local barista Chiara: he’ll save her father from bankruptcy—if she agrees to wear his ring!But any convenience is consumed by their explosive attraction. Now Lazzero is determined to see his diamond on Chiara’s finger—for good . . .
Special Forces Father: Six Weeks To Catch A Cowboy Special Forces Father The Sheriff Of Wickham Falls (American Heroes #41)
by Victoria PadeFrom a USA Today–bestselling author: surprised to learn he has twins, a marine moves in with the nanny and gets a crash course in fatherhood and love.Marine Liam Madison has always been focused on serving his country. But when he learns that he’s the father of orphaned four-year-old twins, service takes on a whole new meaning. Fortunately, the kids’ loving, gorgeous nanny, Dani Cooper, is by his side every step of the way as he learns the ropes. And as Liam falls hopelessly in love with his children, he might just be falling in love with their nanny, too . . .
The BFF Bride: The Bff Bride Puppy Love For The Veterinarian His Surprise Son (Return to the Double C #9)
by Allison LeighA childhood kiss might just lead to happily ever after in the New York Times–bestselling author’s contemporary Western romance.Tabby Taggert will never forget Justin Clay’s fateful words on the playground—”You might as well just kiss me. It’s gonna happen, one way or another.” And she’ll never forget the resulting childhood kiss that ended in a broken nose!They’ve been best friends ever since. But four years ago, after a misguided night of passion, Justin went from best friend to worst heartbreak in Tabby’s book. Now he’s back in Weaver, Wyoming. The closer they get, the more Tabby wants to run. And when she takes a drastic step to escape, it might be time for Justin to call her bluff—just like he did on the playground—and make her his bride . . .
Hollywood As Historian: American Film in a Cultural Context
by Peter C. Rollins“A commendably comprehensive analysis of the issue of Hollywood’s ability to shape our minds . . . invigorating reading.” ?BooklistFilm has exerted a pervasive influence on the American mind, and in eras of economic instability and international conflict, the industry has not hesitated to use motion pictures for propaganda purposes. During less troubled times, citizens’ ability to deal with political and social issues may be enhanced or thwarted by images absorbed in theaters. Tracking the interaction of Americans with important movie productions, this book considers such topics as racial and sexual stereotyping; censorship of films; comedy as a tool for social criticism; the influence of “great men” and their screen images; and the use of film to interpret history. Hollywood As Historian benefits from a variety of approaches. Literary and historical influences are carefully related to The Birth of a Nation and Apocalypse Now, two highly tendentious epics of war and cultural change. How political beliefs of filmmakers affected cinematic styles is illuminated in a short survey of documentary films made during the Great Depression. Historical distance has helped analysts decode messages unintended by filmmakers in the study of The Snake Pit and Dr. Strangelove. Hollywood As Historian offers a versatile, thought-provoking text for students of popular culture, American studies, film history, or film as history. Films considered include: The Birth of a Nation (1915), The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936), The River (1937), March of Time (1935-1953), City Lights (1931), Modern Times (1936), The Great Dictator (1940), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), Native Land (1942), Wilson (1944), The Negro Soldier (1944), The Snake Pit (1948), On the Waterfront (1954), Dr. Strangelove (1964), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), and Apocalypse Now (1979).“Recommended reading for anyone concerned with the influence of popular culture on the public perception of history.” ?American Journalism