From election to coup in Fiji : the 2006 campaign and its aftermath

Full text (Open Access)
Access E-Book

Jewish culture and society in North Africa

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

I.M. Pei : complete works by Jodidio, Philip

Request

Noun phrases and nominalization in Basque : syntax and semantics

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

The invention of the emblem book and the transmission of knowledge, ca. 1510-1610 by Enenkel, K. A. E.

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Plant Natural Products Synthesis, Biological Functions and Practical Applications. by Gutzeit, Herwig O.

Table of Contents: “…2.2.4.4 Seed Dormancy -- 2.3 Abiotic Stress -- 2.3.1 Antioxidative Properties in Plants -- 2.3.2 Light and UV Irradiation -- 2.3.3 High Temperatures -- 2.3.4 Cold, Salt, and Drought Stress -- 2.3.5 Nutrient Deficiency -- 2.3.6 Environmental Pollution -- 2.3.6.1 Heavy Metal Stress -- 2.3.6.2 Air Pollution -- 2.4 Symbioses -- 2.4.1 Rhizobia -- 2.4.2 Mycorrhiza -- 2.4.3 Endophytic Fungi -- 2.4.4 Lichens -- 2.5 Defense -- 2.5.1 Pathogens -- 2.5.1.1 Preformed Defense Response -- 2.5.1.2 Induced-Defense Response -- 2.5.1.3 Systemic Acquired Resistance…”
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Economic theory by Alencar, Marcelo S., 1957-

Table of Contents: “…Front Cover -- Economic Theory -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Presentation -- Preface -- List of Figures -- 1 The Universe of Economics -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The World of Economics -- 1.3 The Economic Universe -- 1.4 The Density of Wealth -- 1.5 Singularities in Communications -- 1.6 Singular Wealth -- 1.7 In the End it will be Chaos -- 1.8 When Light Bowed to Ceará -- 2 History of the Economic Formation -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The Ancient Feudal System and the Formation of the State -- 2.3 The End of the Feudal System and the Start of Democracy…”
Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

The Luzhin defence

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Radiation pathology by Fajardo, Luis Felipe

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Complexity theory and language development : in celebration of Diane Larsen-Freeman

Table of Contents: “…Intro -- Complexity Theory and Language Development -- Editorial page -- Title page -- LCC data -- Table of contents -- List of contributors -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Complexity Theory for SLA and applied linguistics: Larsen-Freeman's précis -- CT in a pluralistic light -- Coda -- References -- Chapter 1. Complexity Theory: The lessons continue -- Introduction -- Complexity Theory: What is it? …”
Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Cooperative control of distributed multi-agent systems

Table of Contents: “…Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Part I46; Introduction -- CH36;146; Dimensions of cooperative control -- 146;1 Why cooperative control63; -- 146;2 Dimensions of cooperative control -- 146;3 Future directions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Part II46; Distributed Control and Computation -- CH36;246; Design of behavior of swarms58; From flocking to data fusion using microfilter networks -- 246;1 Introduction -- 246;2 Consensus problems -- 246;3 Flocking behavior for distributed coverage -- 246;4 Microfilter networks for cooperative data fusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- CH36;346; Connectivity and convergence of formations -- 346;1 Introduction -- 346;2 Problem formulation -- 346;3 Algebraic graph theory -- 346;4 Stability of vehicle formations in the case of time45;invariant communication -- 346;5 Stability of vehicle formations in the case of time45;variant communication -- 346;6 Stabilizing feedback for the time45;variant communication case -- 346;7 Graph connectivity and stability of vehicle formations -- 346;8 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- CH36;446; Distributed receding horizon control58; stability via move suppression -- 446;1 Introduction -- 446;2 System description and objective -- 446;3 Distributed receding horizon control -- 446;4 Feasibility and stability analysis -- 446;5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- CH36;546; Distributed predictive control58; synthesis44; stability and feasibility -- 546;1 Introduction -- 546;2 Problem formulation -- 546;3 Distributed MPC scheme -- 546;4 DMPC stability analysis -- 546;5 Distributed design for identical unconstrained LTI subsystems -- 546;6 Ensuring feasibility -- 546;7 Conclusion -- References -- CH36;646; Task assignment for mobile agents -- 646;1 Introduction -- 646;2 Background -- 646;3 Problem statement -- 646;4 Assignment algorithm and results -- 646;5 Simulations -- 646;6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- CH36;746; On the value of information in dynamic multiple45;vehicle routing problems -- 746;1 Introduction -- 746;2 Problem formulation -- 746;3 Control policy description -- 746;4 Performance analysis in light load -- 746;5 A performance analysis for sTP44; mTP47;FG and mTP policies -- 746;6 Some numerical results -- 746;7 Conclusions -- References -- CH36;846; Optimal agent cooperation with local information -- 846;1 Introduction -- 846;2 Notation and problem formulation -- 846;3 Mathematical problem formulation -- 846;4 Algorithm overview and LP decomposition -- 846;5 Fixed point computation -- 846;6 Discussion and examples -- 846;7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- CH36;946; Multiagent cooperation through egocentric modeling -- 946;1 Introduction -- 946;2 Centralized and decentralized optimization -- 946;3 Evolutionary cooperation -- 946;4 Analysis of convergence -- 946;5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Part III46; Adversarial Interactions -- CH36;1046; Multi45;vehicle cooperative control using mixed integer linear programming -- 1046;1 Introduction -- 1046;2 Vehicle dynamics.…”
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Cereals and cereal-based foods : functional benefits and technological advances for nutrition and healthcare

Full text (WIT users only)

The thermodynamic universe : exploring the limits of physics by Sidharth, B. G. (Burra Gautam), 1948-

Table of Contents: “…The enigma of gravitation. 7.1. Gravitation in a new light. 7.2. Remarks. 7.3. Gravitation and black hole thermodynamics again. 7.4. …”
Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

The age of Lovecraft

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Access E-Book
Full text (Wentworth users only)

The Oxford book of carols

Table of Contents: “…-- Congaudeat -- Coventry Carol -- Cloverdal's carol -- The cradle -- The crown of roses -- Dark the night -- The decree -- Dives and Lazarus -- Down in yon forest -- Dutch carol -- Earthly friends -- Easter carol -- Easter eggs -- Eia, Eia -- Es ist ein' Ros' -- Falan-tiding -- Festival carol -- The first nowell -- Flemish carol -- Flower carol -- Furry day carol -- Gabriel's message -- Gallery carol -- The garden of Jesus -- Gems of day -- Gloucestershire wassail -- God is ascended -- God rest you merry -- God rest you merry (London) -- God's dear son -- The golden carol -- Golden mornings -- Golden sheaves -- Good King Wenceslas -- Good-bye -- Green grow'th the holly -- Greensleeves -- Hereford carol -- Herrick's carol -- Herrick's ode -- Hilariter -- The holy well -- How brightly beams -- I saw three ships -- I sing of a maiden -- If ye would hear -- Immortal babe -- In Bethlehem, that fair city -- In dulci jubilo -- In excelsis gloria -- In the town -- Infinite light -- Irish carol -- Jacob's ladder -- January carol -- Jesus of the manger -- Job -- Joseph and Mary -- Joys seven -- King Herod and the cock -- The Kingdom -- The kings -- Kings in Glory -- Kings of Orient.…”


Request

2021 International Conference on Development and Application of Carbon Nanomaterials in Energetic Materials

Table of Contents: “…Carbon nanodots doped graphite carbon nitride towards highly efficient visible light driven-photocatalytic hydrogen evolution -- Effects of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) on combustion and mechanical properties of RDX-based modified single base propellant -- Preparation and performance characterization of CNTs/KNO3 composite materials -- Research on the shock ignition of CL-20 and HMX based explosives -- Molecular dynamics study on the structures and properties of CL-20/graphene composite -- Stabilization of energetic compounds into the nanoscale carbon materials: insights from computational simulations -- Preparation and characterization of CNTs@SiO2 nano-composites -- Study on mechanical properties of carbon nano - titanium composites by prefabricated fragments -- Preparation, Structure and Performance of TKX-50/AP/GO composite -- Mechanical Response of Aramid Honeycomb Sandwich Panels Under Different Impulses -- Numerical simulation analysis of dynamic response and damage effect of tunnel structure under internal explosion -- Research on the Energy output characteristics of underwater explosion of aluminized explosive with ETPEs as binder -- Effect of Nano-copper- Ultrafine Carbon Composite on Thermal Decomposition of CL-20 -- Progress on the carbon nanotubes applied to energetic materials -- Research progress of nano-combustion catalyst based on graphene loading technology and its application -- Mechanical, Thermal properties and ablation resistance of unsaturated polyester inhibitor by α-type zirconium phosphate and multi-walled carbon nanotubes -- Simulation study on pressure relief of cabin door under explosive load in cabin -- Catalytic Performances of rGO-MFe2O4 (M=Ni, Co and Zn) for Pyrolysis of Ammonium Perchlorate -- Numerical study on impact resistance load of explosion testing pool -- Mechanical Behavior of Cast Plastic-Bonded Explosives -- An optimized preparation study for high efficient fullerene acceptor ICBA -- Influence of explosion point’s position on the propagation law of shock wave in tunnel -- Study on Preparation and Thermal Decomposition Performance of Copper AzideGraphene Nanocomposite -- A new type of stabilizer for nitrocellulose: The study of the synthesis, the character and the stability of 1,2-bis(2-(2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)ethane -- Study on Preparation, Application and Modification of Flake Aluminium Powder -- Fabrication of HKUST-1 based ink for direct writing of precursors of primary explosives -- Preparation and Properties of NitrocelluloseViton Based Nano Energetic by Direct Writing -- Oxidation Mechanism of Graphene Coating on an Aluminum Slab -- Exploring the Influence of Colloidal Graphite on Granule Casting Modified Double-Base Propellant Granules -- Preparation of short rod shape CuOX/GO nanocomposites and their catalysis on AP -- Effect of Impact Fracture of RDX-Based High-Energy Gun Propellant on the Combustion Properties -- Effect of nano- LLM-105 on the performance of Modified Double Base Propellant -- Study of Three-dimensional Porous Graphene Oxide Aerogel for Catalyzing the Thermal Decomposition of Ammonium Perchlorate -- Review of graphene-based energetic compounds -- A New Insight of Carbon Blacks and Burning Catalysts in Composite Modified Double Base Propellant -- Novel Pyrazol-Functional Covalent Organic Framework for Noble-Metal Nanoparticles Immobilization -- Density Functional Theory Study on Mechanism of Enhanced Catalytic Decomposition of Nitromethane on Hydroxylated Graphdiyne -- Determination of Chlorobenzene in Graphene by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry -- Simulation of impact initiation of Explosives Based on a Meshless Method -- Study on Low Vulnerability of RDX-Al based Cast Explosives -- Study on the Construction and Basic Application of Fluorinated Graphene Modified Magnesium Borohydride -- Synthesis of Co-ordination Energetic Graphene Oxide and Thermal Decomposition for the Combustion of Ammonium Perchlorate -- Research Progress on the Application of Fluorinated Graphene in Energetic Materials -- Molecular dynamics study on aging mechanism of HTPB propellants -- Research Progress on Long Storage Performance of NEPE propellant.…”
Full text (Wentworth users only)

Contemporary musicians. Volume 76 : profiles of the people in music

Table of Contents: “…Mac Miller, Rapper with a fast flow -- Rudresh Mahanthappa, Blender of Indian music and jazz -- Marilyn Manson, Shock rocker -- Jon McLaughlin, Performer of piano-driven pop -- mewithoutYou, Christian hard rockers -- Anne Akiko Meyers, Talented concert violinist -- Olly Murs, Pop singer with a "cheeky chappy" persona -- Willie Nelson, Celebrated and prolific country singer -- Prince Royce, Bachata singer with an urban style -- Bonnie Raitt, Iconic blues guitarist and singer -- Lee Ranaldo, Influential rock guitarist -- Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Group that performs a mixture of blues, country and roots music -- The Rocket Summer, Multi-instrumentalist who creates sunny, upbeat tunes -- Rodrigo y Gabriela, Acoustic guitar duo -- Rodriguez, American singer who hit it big abroad -- Rush, Canadian progressive rock trio -- Rusko, DJ who dabbles in dubstep -- Matthew Ryan, Creator of Americana/folk tunes -- Santigold, Singer of complex pop music -- Sigur Rs̤, Trance-rock tunesmiths -- Silversun Pickups, Dream-pop group -- Simian Mobile Disco, Techno/house duo -- Smashing Pumpkins, Band with an eclectic mix of dreamy, alternative, and metal sounds -- Garrison Starr, Singer who blends folk, rock and country -- Laura Story, Christian singer/songwriter with a down-to-earth style -- Sun Kil Moon, A singer/songwriter who creates acoustic balladry and intimate lyricism -- SWV, R&B trio -- Temper Trap, Group with a panoramic pop-rock sound -- The Tallest Man On Earth, Solo singer with introspective lyrics and weathered vocals -- Turnpike Troubadours, Rock group that also blends country and bluegrass into their sound -- Doc Watson, Grammy-Award-winning folk artist -- Bob Welch, Blues/rock guitarist and solo singer -- Wilson Phillips, Group known for its light-pop harmonies -- Bobby Womack, Legendary soul singer -- Chris Young, Chart-topping country singer.…”
Access E-Book

Sustainability assessment : a rating system framework for best practices : with a theoretical application to the surface mining recovery process for the development and operations... by Poveda, C. A. (Cesar A.)

Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)

The Fundamental Concept of a Crime in International Criminal Law a Comparative Law Analysis. by Marchuk, Iryna

Full text (Wentworth users only)

Materials engineering and automatic control III : selected, peer reviewed papers from the 3 rd International Conference on Materials Engineering and Automatic Control (ICMEAC 2014)...

Table of Contents: “…Effect of Fiber Treatment on Stress-Strain Behavior of Kenaf Fibers Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyurethane CompositesPotential of Integrated Membrane Bioreactor in Batik Dye Degradation -- A Review; Effect of Calcination Temperature on Synthesis of N-Fe-TiO2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue under Visible Light; Dye Decolourization of the Remazol Dye in Textile Effluent by Using Bambusa heterostachya; The Potential Use of Tacca leontopetaloides as Green Material in Manufacturing Automotive Part; Numerical Simulation on Moulded Thin-Walled Parts via Injection Moulding Process.…”
Full text (Emerson users only)
Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Full text (NECO users only)
Full text (MCPHS users only)
Full text (Wentworth users only)