Screening for pancreatic cancer : a systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force by Henrikson, Nora Beidler

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Vitamin D, calcium, or combined supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in community-dwelling adults : an evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forc... by Kahwati, Leila C.

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White House years by Kissinger, Henry, 1923-2023

Table of Contents: “…Gandhi comes to Washington ; War between India and Pakistan ; The war spreads ; Climax: a fateful decision ; The aftermath -- Crisis in the alliance: the Mansfield Amendment and the economic confrontation : Mediterranean journey ; De Gaulle's funeral and Heath's visit ; The Mansfield Amendment: the old guard steps into the breach ; The economic crisis: the second "Nixon shock" ; High-level consultations: the final round -- Vietnam 1970-71: forcing Hanoi's hand : Madame Binh's eight points ; The setting of a strategy ; The Laos operation ; Lam Son ; The military operation ; The marches on Washington ; The negotiations are resumed ; The South Vietnamese presidential election ; Revealing the secret talks.…”


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Power converters for electric vehicles by Kumar, L. Ashok, Albert Alexander, S.

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Process engineering : facts, fiction, and fables by Lieberman, Norman P.

Table of Contents: “…Drum -- Safety Note -- Part II -- Chapter Six: Pitfalls in Computer Modeling -- Basis for Process Engineering Calculations -- Underlying Assumptions in Distillation Technology -- Tray Fractionation Efficiency -- Heat Exchanger Train Performance -- Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop -- Packed Towers -- Air Coolers -- Fired Equipment -- Piping Systems -- Centrifugal Pumps -- NPSH -- Rotating Equipment -- Summary -- References -- Value of a Chemical Engineering Degree to the Process Engineer in a Refinery -- Chapter Seven: Latent Heat Transfer -- Propane-Butane Splitter Reboiler -- Heat Flux Limitations -- Chapter Eight: Hydraulics -- Fluids Other Than Water -- Rotational Energy -- Pressure Drop Through an Orifice -- Effect of Fluid Density on Orifice Pressure Drop -- Head Loss in Piping -- Factor Affecting Orifice Coefficients -- Compressible Fluids -- Chapter Nine: Air Coolers -- Measuring Air Flow -- Air Recirculation -- Vane Tip Clearance Problems -- Cleaning Tube Bundle -- Effect of Fouling on Reverse Air Flow -- Effect of Adding Rows of Tubes -- Changing Fan Blade Tips & Speed -- Slipping Belts -- Air Humidification -- Induced Draft Fans -- Chapter Ten: Extracting Work from Steam -- An Isentropic Expansion -- Steam Turbines -- The Potential Energy of Steam -- Condensing Steam at Low Pressure -- The Meaning of Entropy -- The Norm Lieberman Refinery Troubleshooting Seminar Video Presentation -- Index -- End User License Agreement.…”
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Coordination Control of Distributed Systems

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Computer-aided design, manufacturing, modeling and simulation IV : selected, peer reviewed papers from the 4th International Conference on Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, Mod...

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Digital system design using FSMs : a practical learning approach by Minns, Peter D.

Table of Contents: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the Companion Website -- Guide to Supplementary Resources -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Finite State Machines -- 1.1 Some Notes on Style -- Chapter 2 Using FSMs to Control External Devices -- 2.1 Introduction -- Chapter 3 Introduction to FSM Synthesis -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Tutorials Covering Chapters 1, 2, and 3 -- 3.2.1 Binary data serial transmitter FSM -- 3.2.2 The high low FSM system -- 3.2.3 The clocked watchdog timer FSM -- 3.2.4 The asynchronous receiver system clocked FSM -- Chapter 4 Asynchronous FSM Methods -- 4.1 Introduction to Asynchronous FSM -- 4.2 Summary -- 4.3 Tutorials -- 4.3.1 FSM motor with fault detection -- 4.3.2 The mower in four and two states -- Chapter 5 Clocked One Hot Method of FSM Design -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Tutorials on the Clocked one Hot FSM Method -- 5.2.1 Seven-state system clocked one hot method -- 5.2.2 Memory tester FSM -- 5.2.3 Eight-bit sequence detector FSM -- Chapter 6 Further Event-Driven FSM Design -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Conclusions -- Chapter 7 Petri Net FSM Design -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Tutorials Using Petri Net FSM -- 7.2.1 Controlled shared resource Petri nets -- 7.2.2 Serial clock-driven Petri net FSM -- 7.2.3 Using asynchronous (event-driven) design with Petri nets -- 7.3 Conclusions -- Appendix A1: Boolean Algebra -- A1.1 Basic Gate Symbols -- A1.2 The Exclusive OR and Exclusive NOR -- A1.3 Laws of Boolean Algebra -- A1.3.1 Basic OR rules -- A1.3.2 Basic AND rules -- A1.3.3 Associative and commutative laws -- A1.3.4 Distributive laws -- A1.3.5 Auxiliary rule for static 1 hazard removal -- A1.3.6 Consensus theorem -- A1.3.7 The effect of signal delay in logic gates -- A1.3.8 De-Morgan's theorem -- A1.4 Examples of Applying the Laws of Boolean Algebra -- A1.4.1 Converting AND-OR to NAND.…”
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Aquatic medicinal plants

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The influence of global environmental change on infectious disease dynamics : workshop summary

Table of Contents: “…Nsoesie, Martin Cetron, Maria Isabella Creatore, Matthew German, and Annelies Wilder-Smith -- Eight critical questions for pandemic prediction / Toph Allen, Kris Murray, Kevin J. …”
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Introduction to the statistical physics of integrable many-body systems by Šamaj, Ladislav, 1959-, Bajnok, Zoltán

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Manufacturing and engineering technology

Table of Contents: “…Yang and S.C. Li -- Light trapping effect of aluminum back reflector on stainless steel substrate for a-Si solar cell / T.…”
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Introduction to estimating, plan reading and construction techniques by Anglin, Gary

Table of Contents: “…Section 2 Takeoff rules and standard procedures Section 3 Summary 2 Pricing Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Unit price sheet Section 3 P/S sheet Section 4 Church estimate 3 A short history of bonding and liens Section 1 The Heard and Miller acts Section 2 Bid bonds Section 3 Payment bonds Section 4 Performance bonds Section 5 Bonding companies Section 6 Liens PART 3: Concrete 1 Introduction Section 1 Ruling body, the American Concrete Institute Section 2 Form reinforce and pour Section 3 Concrete takeoffs Section 4 Formwork takeoffs Section 5 Concrete reinforcement Section 6 Excavation and grading Section 7 Summary 2 Isolated concrete pads Section 1 Drawings and photos of concrete pads Section 2 Earthforming concrete pads Section 3 Overexcavation and edgeform concrete pads up to 12″ high Section 4 Plywood forms for concrete pads over 12″ high 3 Continuous concrete footings Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Centerlines and rectangles Section 3 Footings and backfill Section 4 Footing stepdowns 4 Slabs on grade Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Fill dirt and slab thickened edges Section 3 Thickened slabs Section 4 Embeds 5 Monolithic slabs Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Changing triangles into rectangles Section 3 Brick ledges Section 4 Basketball courts and keyways 6 Concrete walls Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Wall formwork design Section 3 Blockouts Section 4 Retaining walls and waterstop Section 5 Concrete walls 7 Concrete columns Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Foundation piers Section 3 Columns, chamfer strips, and recesses 8 Concrete beams Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Tie beams and beam bottoms Section 3 Concrete beams Section 4 Rake beams 9 Elevated concrete slabs Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Slab on deck Section 3 Second floor porch and stairs PART 4: Masonry 1 Products and metrics Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Masonry contractors and products Section 3 Block openings Section 4 Counting block Section 5 Counting concrete in blocks Section 6 Bricks 2 Foundation blocks Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Header blocks Section 3 Elevator shaft Section 4 Lintel blocks 3 Single-story block walls Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Block wall case study Section 3 Wall length quiz Section 4 Bond beams and precast U lintels Section 5 Block columns and outs 4 Multiple block wall heights Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Material bin block walls Section 3 Block walls and door headers Section 4 Block walls 5 Sloping block walls Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 12″ block Section 3 Special block 6 Brick Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Brick veneer Section 3 Solid brick walls PART 5: Steel 1 Structural steel Section 1 Introduction Section 2 The AISC and the steel manual Section 3 Drawings Section 4 Subcontractors and suppliers Section 5 Structural steel products Section 6 Steel connections Section 7 Construction techniques Section 8 Estimating Section 9 A short history of American steel 2 Steel joists and steel decks Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Ruling bodies, SJI and SDI Section 3 Steel joist products and profiles Section 4 Steel deck products and profiles Section 5 Steel joist designations and characteristics Section 6 Joist and deck suppliers and contractors Section 7 Joist and deck plans Section 8 Steel joist bearing, bridging, and extensions Section 9 Construction techniques Section 10 Joist and deck fireproofing Section 11 Estimating 3 Miscellaneous steel Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Shop drawings Section 3 Wrought iron architecture and ornamental metals Section 4 Fabrication Section 5 Handrails and guardrails Section 6 Bollards Section 7 Stairwells and metal pans Section 8 Campus stair tower plans Section 9 Stair tower takeoff Section 10 Photo of three misc. steel projects PART 6: Carpentry 1 Products and metrics Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Wood components not shown on plans Section 3 Lumber types and metrics Section 4 Units of measure Section 5 Conversion factors Section 6 Measuring areas and lengths of inclined surfaces Section 7 Carpentry takeoffs Section 8 Waste factors 2 Floor framing Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Boardwalk Section 3 First floor framing Section 4 Second floor framing 3 Wall framing Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Frame wall case study Section 3 4″, 6″, and 12″ stud walls Section 4 Three-wall addition Section 5 Two-story platform framing Section 6 Sloping walls 4 Ceiling and roof framing Section 1 Photos and drawing(s) Section 2 Roof framing case study Section 3 Trusses, sheathing, and soffit Section 4 Ceiling joists and chases Section 5 Roof framing PART 7: Thermal and moisture protection 1 Asphalt shingles Section 1 Introduction Section 2 The shingle product Section 3 Construction techniques Section 4 Estimating 2 Metal flashing Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Common flashings Section 3 Wall flashing Section 4 Curbs and gutters 3 Metal roofing Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Substrates for metal roofs Section 3 Architectural metal panels Section 4 Structural metal panels Section 5 Metals and metal problems 4 Moisture protection and waterproofing Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Vapor barriers (retarders) Section 3 Waterproofing and dampproofing Section 4 Estimating PART 8: Door and window openings 1 Doors, frames, and hardware Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Ruling body, the Door and Hardware Institute Section 3 Suppliers and distributors Section 4 Door frames Section 5 Plans and door schedules Section 6 Submittals and shop drawings Section 7 Egress and fire ratings Section 8 Lock terminology Section 9 Construction techniques Section 10 Dudley job estimate PART 9: Finishes 1 Metal studs Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Ruling bodies, SSMA and SFIA Section 3 Designations Section 4 Products Section 5 Estimating Section 6 Wood blocking 2 Gypsum board Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Ruling body, the Gypsum Association Section 3 Gypsum products Section 4 Gypsum identification Section 5 Handling and storage Section 6 Smoke barriers Section 7 Fire resistance Section 8 Techniques Section 9 Joint compound Section 10 Estimating PART 10: Specialties Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Suppliers and distributors Section 3 Submittals Section 4 Wood blocking Section 5 Schoolhouse plans, specifications, and legends Section 6 Schoolhouse estimate PART 11: Construction documents 1 What is (and isn't) a contract document Section 1 Construction documents Section 2 The project manual Section 3 The drawings and technical specifications Section 4 Addenda Section 5 The generals and their conditions Section 6 The contract between owner and contractor, articles 5.3.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2 2 Division 00 General Conditions Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Owners and users of facilities Section 3 The architect's authority Section 4 The contractor's responsibility Section 5 The contractor's submittals Section 6 Change orders Section 7 Claims Section 8 Delays Section 9 Payment Section 10 Closeout Section 11 Unforeseen fire line case Section 12 Gooseneck faucet case 3 Division 01 General Requirements Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Pre-bid Section 3 The bid Section 4 Preconstruction Section 5 During construction and the project site PART 12: Ethics Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Bad practice Section 3 Estimating Section 4 The bid price Section 5 The bid date Section 6 Plans Section 7 Payment Section 8 Performance Glossaries Concrete glossary Masonry glossary Steel joist and steel deck glossary Carpentry glossary Doors and hardware glossary Index…”
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Advances in remote sensing technology and the three poles

Table of Contents: “…11.3.1 Sea Ice Variability in the Southern Ocean -- 11.3.2 Sea Ice Distribution With Respect to Ocean-Atmospheric Temperature -- 11.4 Summary and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section III Himalayas: The Third Pole Environment and Remote Sensing -- 12 Some Unresolved Problems in the Himalaya: A Synoptic View -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Stratigraphic Ages, Basin Configuration, and Palaeontology -- 12.3 Sedimentology -- 12.4 Tectonics and Structure -- 12.5 Magmatism and Geochronology -- 12.6 Metamorphism -- 12.7 Mineral Deposits -- 12.8 Palaeomagnetic Studies -- 12.9 Glaciological Studies -- 12.10 Geomorphological Studies -- 12.11 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Fluctuations of Kolahoi Glacier, Kashmir Valley, Its Assessment With Tree-Rings of Pinus wallichiana and Comparable Satellite Imageries and Field Survey Records -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Tree-Ring Sampling Site and Data Acquisition -- 13.3 Tree-Ring Chronology and Its Assessments -- 13.4 Fluctuations of Kolahoi Glacier: Existing Records and Its Assessment With Tree-Rings -- 13.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Applications of ICESat-2 Photon Data in the Third Pole Environment -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Brief Background About NASA's ICESat-2 Mission -- 14.3 Terrain Profiling From ICESat-2 Photon Elevations Over a Mountainous Region -- 14.4 Longitudinal Profiling of Rivers in a Mountainous Region -- 14.5 Inland Water Level Detection in Mountainous Regions Using ICESat-2 Photon Data -- 14.6 Inferring Annual Variations of Water Levels in Mountain Lakes Using ICESat-2's ATL13 Data Product -- 14.7 Inferring Lake Ice Phenology in Mountainous Regions Using ICESat-2 Photon Data -- 14.8 Estimating Tree Heights in Mountain Regions Using ICESat-2 Photon Data -- 14.9 Utilization of ICESat-2 Photon Data to Generate Digital Elevation Models.…”
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Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design Selected Proceedings from the International Conference of Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS)

Table of Contents: “…Sustainability and Technology -- An Evaluation of Thermal and Lighting Performance within an ETFE Structure -- Double Skin Façades for the Sustainable Refurbishment of Nondomestic Buildings: A Life Cycle Environmental Impact Perspective -- Off the Shelf Solutions to the Retrofit Challenge: Thermal Performance and Comfort -- African Energy Plus construction – A Case Study of House Rhino -- Smart Badge for Monitoring Formaldehyde Exposure Concentration -- Part 3. …”
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Artificial intelligence research and development : proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence

Table of Contents: “…Post-Processing, Model Interpretability and Decision SupportPost-Processing the Class Panel Graphs: Towards Understandable Patterns from Data; Natural Language-Based Automatic Qualitative Description of Clusters; The Use of NLP Interchange Format for Question Answering in Organizations; Annotated-Traffic Lights Panel as a Tool to Evaluate the Risk of Decisions Based on Prototypes; Cartogram-Based Data Visualization Using the Growing Hierarchical SOM; Analysis of GPR Data Through Interpretation of Pre-Processed Images Obtained by a Multi-Agent Approach to Identify Pipes in Water Supply Systems…”
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