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Handbook of Electric Power Calculations

Table of Contents: “…Section 19: Electric Energy Economic Models -- Free Trade versus Fair Trade -- The Economic Growth Model -- Economies of Scale -- Competition within a Utility -- Economic Dispatch -- Avoided Cost -- Independent System Operators -- Handling Competition on Microgrids -- Rate Making -- Class Cost of Service -- Rate Design -- Rating Periods -- Fuel Clauses -- Free Trade Pricing of Distribution Wires -- Bibliography -- 20. Section 20: Lighting Design -- Introduction -- Average Illuminance -- Illuminance at a Point -- Lighting System for an Indoor Industrial Area -- Lighting System for an Outdoor Area -- Roadway Lighting System -- Bibliography -- 21. …”
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Python for Finance - Second Edition. by Yan, Yuxing

Table of Contents: “…-- Appendix B -- data case #6 -- replicate S & P500 monthly returns -- Exercises -- Summary -- Chapter 10: Options and Futures -- Introducing futures -- Payoff and profit/loss functions for call and put options -- European versus American options -- Understanding cash flows, types of options, rights and obligations -- Black-Scholes-Merton option model on non-dividend paying stocks -- Generating our own module p4f -- European options with known dividends -- Various trading strategies -- Covered-call -- long a stock and short a call -- Straddle -- buy a call and a put with the same exercise prices -- Butterfly with calls -- The relationship between input values and option values -- Greeks -- Put-call parity and its graphic presentation -- The put-call ratio for a short period with a trend -- Binomial tree and its graphic presentation -- Binomial tree (CRR) method for European options -- Binomial tree (CRR) method for American options -- Hedging strategies -- Implied volatility -- Binary-search -- Retrieving option data from Yahoo! …”
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The Handbook of Conflict Resolution : Theory and Practice. by Coleman, Peter T.

Table of Contents: “…-- Trust Repair -- Implications for Managing Conflict More Effectively -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter Six: Power and Conflict -- A Discussion of Power -- Power as a Dynamic -- Environmental, Relational, and Personal Power -- Potential and Kinetic Power -- Primary and Secondary Power -- Top-Down, Middle-Out, and Bottom-Up Power -- Effective Power and Sustainable Outcomes -- Perceived Power -- General versus Relevant Power -- Components of Power -- Personal Factors -- Environmental Factors -- Principles of Power-Conflict Dynamics -- A Situated Model of Power and Conflict -- Implications for Training in Conflict Resolution -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter Seven: Communication and Conflict -- Four Communication Paradigms -- The Encoding-Decoding Paradigm -- The Intentionalist Paradigm -- The Perspective-Taking Paradigm -- The Dialogic Paradigm -- Form versus Substance: Both Matter -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter Eight: Language, Peace, and Conflict Resolution -- Concepts of Language, Peace, and Conflict Resolution -- Implications for an Applied Peace Linguistics -- Nonviolent Communication -- Nonviolent Communication Research -- Appreciative Inquiry -- Research on AI -- Powerful Nondefensive Communication -- Constructive Communication -- Constructive Communication Research -- Implications for Education for Peaceful Language Use -- Language in Peace-Building Teacher Education -- The Rise of Nonkilling Linguistics -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendix: On Languages.…”
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PIC16F1847 MICROCONTROLLER-BASED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER advanced concepts. by UZAM, MURAT

Table of Contents: “…<P>Chapter 1 -- Program Control Macros <BR> 1.1 Jump Instructions <BR> 1.2 Macro "jump" (Jump to Label) <BR> 1.3 Macro "jumpN" (Jump to Label) <BR> 1.4 Macro "jmp-lst-2" (Jump to One of Two Labels) <BR> 1.5 Macro "jmp-lst-4" (Jump to One of Four Labels) <BR> 1.6 Macro "jmp-lst-8" (Jump to One of Eight labels) <BR> 1.7 Macro "call-SR" (Call Subroutine) <BR> 1.8 Macro "return-SR" (Return from Subroutine) <BR> 1.9 Macro "FOR" (Beginning of For-Next Loop) <BR> 1.10 Macro "NEXT" (End of For-Next Loop) <BR> 1.11 Macro "clear-WDT" (Clear the Watchdog Timer) <BR> 1.12 Implementation of Master Control Relay (MCR) <BR> 1.13 Examples for Program Control Macros <BR> 1.14 References </P><P>Chapter 2 -- High Speed Counter and PWM Macros <BR> 2.1 High Speed Counter (HSC) Instruction <BR> 2.2 PWM Overview <BR> 2.3 Using Standard PWM Functions <BR> 2.4 Macro "PWM-RA4v" (A Standard PWM Operation with a Variable Duty Cycle <BR>by Using the RA4 Pin) <BR> 2.5 Macro "PWM-RA4c" (A Standard PWM Operation with a Fixed Duty Cycle by Using the RA4 Pin) <BR> 2.6 Macro "PWM-RA7v" (A Standard PWM Operation with a Variable Duty Cycle <BR>by Using the RA7 Pin) <BR> 2.7 Macro "PWM-RA7c" (A Standard PWM Operation with a Fixed Duty Cycle by Using the RA7 Pin) <BR> 2.8 Some Control Circuits for the Brushed DC Motor <BR> 2.9 Examples for High Speed Counter and PWM Macros <BR> 2.10 References </P><P>Chapter 3 -- Memory Related Macros <BR> 3.1 Memory Organization of PIC16F1847 Microcontroller <BR> 3.1.1 Flash Program Memory Organization <BR> 3.1.2 Data SRAM Memory Organization <BR> 3.2 Introduction to Memory Read/Write Operations <BR> 3.3 Macro "sram-read" (Read 1 Byte from SRAM Memory) <BR> 3.4 Macro "eeprom-read" (Read 1 Byte from EEPROM Memory to SRAM Memory) <BR> 3.5 Macro "copy-eeprom-to-sram" (Copy N Bytes from EEPROM Memory to <BR>SRAM Memory) <BR> 3.6 Macro "eeprom-write" (Write 1 Byte from SRAM Memory to EEPROM Memory) <BR> 3.7 Macro "write-sram-to-eeprom" (Write N Bytes from SRAM Memory to EEPROM Memory) <BR> 3.8 Macro "prg-mem-read" (Read 1 Word from Flash Program Memory) <BR> 3.9 Macro "copy-prgmem-to-sram" (Copy N Bytes from Flash Program Memory to SRAM Memory) <BR> 3.10 Macro "prg-mem-erase" (Erase N Rows of Flash Program Memory) <BR> 3.11 Macro "write-B-sram-to-prgmem" (Write Bytes from SRAM Memory to Flash Program Memory) <BR> 3.12 Macro "write-W-sram-to-prgmem" (Write Words from SRAM Memory to Flash Program Memory) <BR> 3.13 Macro "fill-sram-N80" (Fill up to 80 Variables with Values in a Bank) <BR> 3.14 Macro "fill-sram-N255" (Fill up to 255 Variables with Values in SRAM Memory) <BR> 3.15 Examples for Memory Related Macros <BR> 3.16 Reference </P><P>Chapter 4 -- Drum Sequencer Instruction <BR> 4.1 Implementation of the Drum Sequencer Instruction <BR> 4.2 Examples for the Drum Sequencer Instruction <BR> 4.3 References </P><P>Chapter 5 -- Sequential Function Charts <BR> 5.1 Introduction to SFC <BR> 5.2 Implementation of SFC Elements <BR> 5.3 References </P><P>Chapter 6 -- Analog Input Modules and Analog Output Modules (Available as E-Ancillaries)<BR> 6.1 Analog Input Modules <BR> 6.2 Analog Output Modules <BR> 6.3 Example 6.1 -- Test Program for Analog Input Modules <BR> 6.4 Test Circuits for Analog Input Modules <BR> 6.5 Example 6.2 -- Test Program for Analog Output Modules <BR> 6.6 Test Circuits for Analog Output Modules <BR> 6.7 Example 6.3 -- Test Program for Using Analog Output Modules together with the PWM Output PWM-RA4 <BR> 6.8 Test Circuits for Using Analog Output Modules together with the PWM Output PWM-RA4 <BR> 6.9 References </P><P><BR>Appendix A -- List of Components for Boards and Modules (Available as E-Ancillaries)<BR> Table A.1. …”
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Dynamic behavior of materials. Volume 1 : proceedings of the 2013 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics

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Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2022 25th International Conference, Singapore, September 18–22, 2022, Proceedings, Part II

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Statistical and econometric methods for transportation data analysis by Washington, Simon, Karlaftis, Matthew, Mannering, Fred, Anastasopoulos, Panagiotis

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Wits Business School presents Business cases for managers

Table of Contents: “…Exhibit 1: Harley-Davidson Unit Sales for South Africa: 1998-2006 -- The Harley Mystique -- Exhibit 3: Amid Motorcycle Unit Sales per Category -- Exhibit 2: Harley-Davidson Price List 2007 -- References -- 12 HANSA PILSENER: FROM NICHE TO MAINSTREAM BRAND -- Company Background2 -- South African Liquor Market -- The Competition -- Background to Hansa -- 1976 -- 1979 Relaunches and Repositioning -- Early 1980s -- Improving the Masculine Image and the Germanic Heritage -- Late 1980s -- Successful Differentiation of the Brand -- 1984 -- A Turning Point -- The Saaz Hop -- Conclusion -- Exhibit 1: SAB Financial Review for 1992 to 1998 -- Hansa Finds its Niche -- Exhibit 2: Total Domestic Alcohol Market in South Africa 1995 -- Exhibit 4: Beer South Africa: Expenditure on 'New Items' and Fuel Costs -- Exhibit 5: Distribution Model -- Product Flow -- Exhibit 3: Total Domestic Alcohol Market in South Africa 2000 -- References -- SECTION D: OPERATIONS -- 13 AVIS RENT-A-CAR, SOUTH AFRICA1 -- The Company -- Car Rental at JIA -- Avis at JIA -- FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 JOHANNESBURG HOSPITAL PHARMACY OPTIMISING OPERATIONS -- Reasons for Change -- Legislation, Regulations and Policies -- The Challenges -- Current Operations6 -- A New Way of Doing Things -- Exhibit 1: The Eight Principles of Batho Pele -- Exhibit 2: Objectives of the Pharmacy -- References -- 15 KULULA.COM IN TURNAROUND MODE -- Background on kulula.com -- kulula.com's Positioning in the Market -- Turnaround -- The Turnaround Process -- Constraints -- Conclusion -- Exhibit 1: easyJet Turnaround Table -- Exhibit 2: kulula.com's Current Detailed Turnaround Process (45 minutes) -- Exhibit 3: Causes and Vulnerable Areas -- Exhibit 5: Ten Factors Driving Overall Airline Satisfaction -- SECTION E: FINANCE -- 16 THE PHONE SHOP: GROWTH AND THE ENTREPRENEUR (PART A).…”
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The 2008 Pfeiffer annual : leadership development

Table of Contents: “…-- Reality Number 1: Personal Development Is Mostly Self-Development -- Reality Number 2: Companies and Their HR Professionals Miss the Locus and Timing of Development -- Reality Number 3: Career Expectations Have Changed -- Reality Number 4: More Tools for Self-Development are Available -- What's to Be Done? -- Eight Employee-Centric Leadership Development Strategies -- Conclusion -- References -- CHAPTER 4: DEVELOPING LEADERS OF SUBSTANCE -- Are They Really Leaders? …”
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A grammar of the Bedouin dialects of central and southern Sinai by Jong, Rudolf Erik de

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Comprehensive Software Size Measurement : Effort Estimation and Performance Indication. by Singh, Jasveer

Table of Contents: “…10.1 Summary Charts of the FSSM Constituents 191 -- 10.2 Chapter Summary 206 -- Part Six FSSM: Strengths -- 11 Software Diagnostics Based on the Software Component's Feature Measurements and Software Performance Quality Indicators in the FSSM 209 -- 11.1 Basic Diagnostics About the Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and Software, Based on the Software Component's Feature Measurements (SCFMs) 209 -- 11.2 Advanced Diagnostics About the System Architecture, Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), and Software, Based on the Software Performance Quality Indicators (SPQIs) 214 -- 11.3 Chapter Summary 216 -- 12 Convertibility and ISO/IEC Standards Compliance of the FSSM 217 -- 12.1 Convertibility of the FSSM to Other Functional Size Measurement (FSM) Methodology COSMIC 217 -- 12.2 ISO/IEC Standards Compliance of the FSSM 218 -- 12.3 Chapter Summary 225 -- 13 Significant Strengths of the FSSM 226 -- 13.1 Coverage Capabilities of the FSSM in Comparison with Some Existing Software Size Measurement Methodologies 226 -- 13.2 Advantages of the FSSM Over the Currently Available Methodologies 231 -- 13.3 Examples 239 -- 13.4 Chapter Summary 241 -- Part Seven FSSM: Usage / Example -- 14 Example for Using the FSSM 247 -- 14.1 Mini-FSSM Application Software Development (ASD) Introduction 247 -- 14.2 Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) of the Example / 'Mini-FSSM Application Software Development' 248 -- 14.3 Software Component's Feature Point (SCFP) Counting Explanation for the Example Mini-FSSM ASD 260 -- 14.4 Software Component's Feature Point (SCFP) Counting and Software Component's Feature Point Count (SCFPC) Formation Table for the Example Mini-FSSM ASD 289 -- 14.5 FSSM Results Tables for the Software Example Mini-FSSM Application Software Development 289 -- 14.6 Graphical Representation of the Final Output Results for the Example Mini-FSSM 305 -- 14.7 Chapter Summary 306 -- Part Eight Concluding Information -- 15 Effort Estimate for the Usage of the FSSM 313.…”
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Fibre Reinforced Cement and Concrete : Proceedings of the Fourth RILEM International Symposium

Table of Contents: “…chapter 37 Shear response of reinforced fibrous concrete beams using finite element analysis -- part Part Six: Structural Behaviour -- chapter 38 Ultimate flexural strength of reinforced concrete beams with large volumes of short randomly oriented steel fibres -- chapter 39 Polypropylene fibre concrete beams in flexure -- chapter 40 Fibre reinforced concrete channels as surface reinforcement for flexural members -- chapter 41 Fibre type effects on the curvature of steel fibre reinforced concrete rings -- chapter 42 Use of steel fibers as shear reinforcement in high strength concrete beams -- chapter 43 Polypropylene fibre concrete beams in flexure-shear -- chapter 44 Contribution of fibres in SFKC beams failing in shear -- chapter 45 Experimental investigation on fiber reinforced prestressed concrete beams under shear -- chapter 46 Fiber reinforced concrete columns using dolomite as coarse aggregate -- chapter 47 Mechanical behaviour of composite reinforced concrete columns with thin section GRC precast panels -- chapter 48 Behaviour of confined concrete columns with steel fibres -- chapter 49 Use of steel fibre concrete in seismic design -- chapter 50 Strength and behaviour of steel fibre reinforced concrete slabs subjected to impact loading -- chapter 51 Strength and behavior of vertically loaded fiber reinforced concrete walls -- part Part Seven: Applications -- chapter 52 Fastening technology in fibre reinforced concrete -- chapter 53 Thin repairs with metallic glass fibre reinforced concrete: length changes during the first 24 hours -- chapter 54 Obtaining general qualification approval in Germany for polyacrylonitrile fibre concrete -- chapter 55 Development and application of GRC lightweight prestressed slabs for networked roofs -- chapter 56 Fibre reinforced concrete containers: from concept to manufacturing -- chapter 57 Design of fibre reinforced concrete floors -- chapter 58 Application of SFRC as protective covering of structures subjected to substantial strains and dynamic loading -- part Part Eight: Ageing and Durability -- chapter 59 Effect of high temperature on the mechanical properties of fibre reinforced concrete cast using superplasticizer -- chapter 60 Behaviour of fibre reinforced concrete beams exposed to fire -- chapter 61 Mechanical properties of fibre reinforced mortar exposed to gamma radiation -- chapter 62 Durability of fibre reinforced concrete related to type of cement and admixtures -- chapter 63 Durability of glass fibre reinforced polymer mortar composites -- chapter 64 Development of fracture energy for FRC materials -- chapter 65 Freeze-thaw resistance of FRC materials -- chapter 66 Chloride resistance of SFRC -- chapter 67 Resistance of over 1-year-old SFRC exposed to long-term erosion-abrasion loading -- chapter 68 Assessment of steel fibre concrete exposed for 14 years -- chapter 69 Performance evaluation of SFRC pavements -- chapter 70 High durability GFRC using low-alkali, low shrinkage (CGC) cement -- chapter 71 Durability of medium-alkali glass-fiber reinforced super low-alkali cement -- chapter 72 Glass fiber reinforced lightweight concrete modified with polymer latex -- chapter 73 Effects of quality control practice on GFRC durability -- chapter 74 Aging and cracking of composite GFRC wall panel skins on metal stud frames in the United States -- chapter 75 Evaluation of perfomance durability of plastic fibre reinforced concrete composite manhole cover system -- part Part Nine: Synthetic Fibres and Reinforcement -- chapter 76 Mechanical characteristics of chopped fiber reinforced composites mainly using carbon fiber -- chapter 77 Experimental study of carbon fiber reinforced cement composite using super low contractile admixture -- chapter 78 Development of panels made with continuous carbon fibre reinforced cement composite -- chapter 79 Long-term loading tests on PPC beams using braided FRP rods -- chapter 80 Bending behaviour of unbonded prestressed concrete beams prestressed with CFRP rods -- part Part Ten: Special Fibres, Natural Fibres -- chapter 81 Studies on white mica flakes as reinforcement for cement paste -- chapter 82 Glass wool waste-reinforced gypsum: efficiency of compaction and composite mechanical properties -- chapter 83 Metal-reinforced cement materials.…”
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