Playboy Magazine's Iconic Alcohol Advertising in the 1980s

Playboy Magazine, a hallmark of 20th-century popular culture, was known for many things - its groundbreaking interviews, in-depth articles, and iconic centerfolds. But, often overlooked, was its strategic and stylish portrayal of alcohol advertising, particularly during the exuberant decade of the 1980s.

Playboy Magazine's Iconic
Alcohol Advertising in the 1980s

Reconfigurable Computing: From FPGAs to Hardware/Software Codesign

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Reconfigurable Computing: From FPGAs to Hardware/Software Codesign

Reconfigurable Computing: From FPGAs to Hardware/Software Codesign by João M. P. Cardoso, Michael Hübner
English | PDF(True) | 2010 | 308 Pages | ISBN : 1461400600 | 10.6 MB

As the complexity of modern embedded systems increases, it becomes less practical to design monolithic processing platforms. As a result, reconfigurable computing is being adopted widely for more flexible design. Reconfigurable Computers offer the spatial parallelism and fine-grained customizability of application-specific circuits with the postfabrication programmability of software. To make the most of this unique combination of performance and flexibility, designers need to be aware of both hardware and software issues. FPGA users must think not only about the gates needed to perform a computation but also about the software flow that supports the design process. The goal of this book is to help designers become comfortable with these issues, and thus be able to exploit the vast opportunities possible with reconfigurable logic.

DNA Computing Models

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DNA Computing Models

DNA Computing Models by Karl-Heinz Zimmermann , Israel Martínez-Pérez , Zoya Ignatova
English | PDF(True) | 2008 | 295 Pages : ISBN : 0387736352 | 3.7 MB

Sir Francis Crick would undoubtedly be at the front of the line ordering this fascinating book. Being one of the discoverers of DNA, he would be amazed at how his work has been applied to mankind's most important invention, the computer. DNA contains the genetic instructions for the biological development of cellular life forms or viruses. DNA computing uses DNA as a substrate for storing information, while molecular biological operations are used to manipulate this information.

Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing

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Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing

Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing by Zlatko Drmač, Vjeran Hari, Luka Sopta, Zvonimir Tutek, Krešimir Veselić
English | PDF | 2003 | 346 Pages | ISBN : 0306474263 | 14 MB

Proceedings of the second conference on Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing, held June 4-9, 2001 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The main idea of the conference was to bring together applied mathematicians both from outside academia, as well as experts from other areas (engineering, applied sciences) whose work involves advanced mathematical techniques.

Advances of Soft Computing in Engineering

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Advances of Soft Computing in Engineering

Advances of Soft Computing in Engineering by Zenon Waszczyszyn
English | PDF | 2010 | 347 Pages | ISBN : 3211997679 | 18.8 MB

The articles in this book present advanced soft methods related to genetic and evolutionary algorithms, immune systems, formulation of deterministic neural networks and Bayesian NN. Many attention is paid to hybrid systems for inverse analysis fusing soft methods and the finite element method. Numerical efficiency of these soft methods is illustrated on the analysis and design of complex engineering structures.

Innovations and Advanced Techniques in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering

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Innovations and Advanced Techniques in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering

Innovations and Advanced Techniques in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering by Khaled Elleithy (Prof.)
English | PDF | 2008 | 580 Pages | ISBN : 1402087349 | 53.4 MB

Innovations and Advanced Techniques in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering includes a set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in the areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Systems Engineering and Sciences.

Soft Computing in Green and Renewable Energy Systems

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Soft Computing in Green and Renewable Energy Systems

Soft Computing in Green and Renewable Energy Systems by Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan, Siddhartha Kumar Khaitan, Soteris Kalogirou
English | PDF | 2011 | 314 Pages | ISBN : 3642221750 | 5.9 MB

Soft Computing in Green and Renewable Energy Systems provides a practical introduction to the application of soft computing techniques and hybrid intelligent systems for designing, modeling, characterizing, optimizing, forecasting, and performance prediction of green and renewable energy systems. Research is proceeding at jet speed on renewable energy (energy derived from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides, rain, geothermal heat, biomass, hydrogen, etc.) as policy makers, researchers, economists, and world agencies have joined forces in finding alternative sustainable energy solutions to current critical environmental, economic, and social issues. The innovative models, environmentally benign processes, data analytics, etc. employed in renewable energy systems are computationally-intensive, non-linear and complex as well as involve a high degree of uncertainty. Soft computing technologies, such as fuzzy sets and systems, neural science and systems, evolutionary algorithms and genetic programming, and machine learning, are ideal in handling the noise, imprecision, and uncertainty in the data, and yet achieve robust, low-cost solutions. As a result, intelligent and soft computing paradigms are finding increasing applications in the study of renewable energy systems. Researchers, practitioners, undergraduate and graduate students engaged in the study of renewable energy systems will find this book very useful.

Robust Computing with Nano-scale Devices: Progresses and Challenges (Repost)

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Robust Computing with Nano-scale Devices: Progresses and Challenges (Repost)

Robust Computing with Nano-scale Devices: Progresses and Challenges by Chao Huang
English | PDF | 2010 | 184 Pages | ISBN : 9048185394 | 5.2 MB

Robust Nano-Computing focuses on various issues of robust nano-computing, defect-tolerance design for nano-technology at different design abstraction levels. It addresses both redundancy- and configuration-based methods as well as fault detecting techniques through the development of accurate computation models and tools. The contents present an insightful view of the ongoing researches on nano-electronic devices, circuits, architectures, and design methods, as well as provide promising directions for future research.

Soft Computing and Fractal Theory for Intelligent Manufacturing

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Soft Computing and Fractal Theory for Intelligent Manufacturing

Soft Computing and Fractal Theory for Intelligent Manufacturing by Oscar Castillo , Patricia Melin
English | PDF | 2003 | 291 Pages | ISBN : 3790815470 | 24.1 MB

We describe in this book, new methods for intelligent manufacturing using soft computing techniques and fractal theory. Soft Computing (SC) consists of several computing paradigms, including fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms, which can be used to produce powerful hybrid intelligent systems. Fractal theory provides us with the mathematical tools to understand the geometrical complexity of natural objects and can be used for identification and modeling purposes.

Path Integral Approach to Quantum Physics: An Introduction (Repost)

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Path Integral Approach to Quantum Physics: An Introduction (Repost)

Path Integral Approach to Quantum Physics: An Introduction by Gert Roepstorff
English | PDF | 1994 | 400 Pages | ISBN : 3540611061 | 31.8 MB

This book has been written twice. After having written and published it in German in 1990, I started allover again and rewrote the whole story for an English speaking audience. During the first round I received encouraging words and critical remarks from students and colleagues alike which have helped to sustain me the second time around. In the preface the author usually states that his or her book resulted from a course that he or she gave at some university. I cannot claim that the present book is any exception to the rule. But I expanded and remodelled the original material which circulated as a manuscript so that the printed version would follow a more stringent and coherent architectural plan. In doing so I have concentrated on the conceptual problems inherent in the path integral formalism rather than on certain highly specialized techniques used in applications. Nevertheless, I have also included those methods that are of fundamental interest and have treated specific problems mainly to illustrate them.

Python for Astronomers, 3rd Edition

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Python for Astronomers, 3rd Edition

Python for Astronomers, 3rd Edition by Imad Pasha, Chris Agostino
English | PDF | 2020 | 62 Pages | ISBN : N/A | 21.1 MB

A TEXTBOOK + INTERACTIVE TUTORIALS AND GUIDES FOR LEARNING SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING. Welcome! You've reached the home of a collection of Python resources (and a textbook), aimed towards those just starting out with coding in an astrophysical research context (though there may be a few useful things below even for more experienced programmers).

Hard Real-Time Computing Systems: Predictable Scheduling Algorithms and Applications

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Hard Real-Time Computing Systems: Predictable Scheduling Algorithms and Applications

Hard Real-Time Computing Systems: Predictable Scheduling Algorithms and Applications by Giorgio C. Buttazzo
English | PDF | 1997 | 385 Pages | ISBN : n/a | 14.5 MB

Real-time computing plays a crucial role in our society since an increasing num­ ber of complex systems rely, in part or completely, on processor control. Ex­ amples of applications that require real-time computing include nuclear power plants, railway switching systems, automotive electronics, air traffic control, telecommunications, robotics, and military systems. In spite of this large application domain, most of the current real-time systems are still designed and implemented using low-level programming and empirical techniques, without the support of a scientific methodology. This approach results in a lack of reliability, which in critical applications may cause serious environmental damage or even loss of life. This book is a basic treatise on real-time computing, with particular emphasis on predictable scheduling algorithms. The main objectives of the book are to introduce the basic concepts of real-time computing, illustrate the most sig­ nificant results in the field, and provide the basic methodologies for designing predictable computing systems useful in supporting critical control applica­ tions. The book is written for instructional use and is organized to enable readers without a strong knowledge of the subject matter to quickly grasp the material. Technical concepts are clearly defined at the beginning of each chapter, and algorithm descriptions are reinforced through concrete examples, illustrations, and tables.

Reflecting Telescope Optics II: Manufacture, Testing, Alignment, Modern Techniques

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Reflecting Telescope Optics II: Manufacture, Testing, Alignment, Modern Techniques

Reflecting Telescope Optics II: Manufacture, Testing, Alignment, Modern Techniques by Raymond N. Wilson
English | PDF (True) | 1999 | 566 Pages | ISBN : 3540603565 | 59 MB

This volume is concerned essentially with the modern developments in reflecting telescope optics. In the last twenty years, modern technology has revolutionized not only manufacturing and test procedures but also the whole area of quality specification with the introduction of active control into the functioning telescope. Other subjects covered here are alignment of telescope optics, atmospheric optics, including adaptive optics, reflecting coatings and ancillary equipment (adapters and baffles). Although an independent work, Vol. II is heavily cross-referenced with Vol. I. It is richly illustrated and gives, together with Vol. I, the most complete list of references available; it can also therefore be regarded as a source book.

Genetics, Physiology and Cultivation of Moth Bean, Cowpea and Horse Gram

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Genetics, Physiology and Cultivation of Moth Bean, Cowpea and Horse Gram

Genetics, Physiology and Cultivation of Moth Bean, Cowpea and Horse Gram by Rakesh Pathak
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 403 Pages | ISBN : 9811999554 | 10.5 MB

This authored book gives insight into the morphology, physiology, genetics, plant protection and biotechnology of three important arid legumes, viz., moth bean, cowpea and horse gram. There are seven chapters for each crop that provide in-depth information on cultivation, genetic improvement, plant protection measures, management of physiological and abiotic stresses along with related genetic markers and biotechnological advances pertaining to these legumes. The chapters present research findings and brief reviews concerning the advances made in the improvement of these legumes.

US Policy on the UN Command

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US Policy on the UN Command

US Policy on the UN Command: Analysis on the UNC Dismantlement Decision and Its Reversal (1969-1978) by Jeongho Nam
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 135 Pages | ISBN : 9819921023 | 3.8 MB

This book investigates the history and role of the United Nations Command (UNC), which is important not only for the Korean Peninsula but also for East Asian security. The UNC has played a crucial role in maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula divided by South and North Korea for the past 70 years. However, little is known about how the U.S. administration has perceived the role of the UNC and what policies it has implemented. It is known that the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations tried to dismantle the UNC in the 1970s, but eventually decided to reduce it rather than eliminate it. In this context, this study greatly helps us understand the true importance of the UNC by finding out the decisive reason why the U.S. did not remove it. According to the study, past official documents confirmed that the U.S. has recognized the UNC as the basis for maintaining the regime of the armistice on the Korean Peninsula. Historically, no studies have tracked U.S. policy on the UNC through primary data.

Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (Repost)

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Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (Repost)

Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology: 14th International Conference, ACE 2017, London, UK, December 14-16, 2017, Proceedings By Adrian David Cheok
English | PDF | 2018 | 911 Pages | ISBN : 3319762699 | 137.1 MB

This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology, ACE 2017, held in London, UK, in December 2017.
The 59 full papers presented were selected from a total of 229 submissions.
ACE is by nature a multi-disciplinary conference, therefore attracting people across a wide spectrum of interests and disciplines including computer science, design, arts, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and marketing. The main goal is to stimulate discussion in the development of new and compelling entertainment computing and interactive art concepts and applications.