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Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology: Phloem Transport: Transport in Plants I
Manufacturer: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 3540073140 |
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Transport in Plants I: Phloem Transport (Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology, New Series, Volume 1)
Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0387073140 |
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Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS Applications
Sam Helwany Manufacturer: Wiley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0471791075 |
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A simplified approach to applying the Finite Element Method to geotechnical problemsPredicting soil behavior by constitutive equations that are based on experimental findings and embodied in numerical methods, such as the finite element method, is a significant aspect of soil mechanics. Engineers are able to solve a wide range of geotechnical engineering problems, especially inherently complex ones that resist traditional analysis. Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications provides civil engineering students and practitioners with a simple, basic introduction to applying the finite element method to soil mechanics problems.
Accessible to someone with little background in soil mechanics and finite element analysis, Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications explains the basic concepts of soil mechanics and then prepares the reader for solving geotechnical engineering problems using both traditional engineering solutions and the more versatile, finite element solutions. Topics covered include:
Taking a unique approach, the author describes the general soil mechanics for each topic, shows traditional applications of these principles with longhand solutions, and then presents finite element solutions for the same applications, comparing both. The book is prepared with ABAQUS® software applications to enable a range of readers to experiment firsthand with the principles described in the book (the software application files are available under "student resources" at www.wiley.com/college/helwany). By presenting both the traditional solutions alongside the FEM solutions, Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications is an ideal introduction to traditional soil mechanics and a guide to alternative solutions and emergent methods.
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Plasticity and Geomechanics
R. O. Davis , and A. P. S. Selvadurai Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0521818303 |
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Plasticity and Geomechanics is a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' lecture notes, this book is written with students firmly in mind. Excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided and, where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. The authors present a clear introduction to the complex ideas and concepts of plasticity and demonstrate how this developing subject is of critical importance to geomechanics and geotechnical engineering.Download Description
Plasticity theory is widely used to describe the behaviour of soil and rock in many engineering situations. Plasticity and Geomechanics presents a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' own lecture notes, this book is written with students firmly in mind. Excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided in the main body of the text and, where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. In this way the authors present a clear introduction to the complex ideas and concepts of plasticity as well as demonstrating how this developing subject is of critical importance to geomechanics and geotechnical engineering. This book therefore complements Elasticity and Geomechanics by the same authors and will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the fields of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geomechanics.Customer Reviews:
Well organized and very readable.......2004-06-19
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Advanced Numerical Applications and Plasticity in Geomechanics (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences)
Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 3211833374 |
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Numerical application of Plasticity to Geomechanics is an area of research that has grown rapidly since its origins in the late 1960s. This growth led to new methodologies and analysis approaches that are nowadays commonly employed in Geotechnical Engineering practice. Through the contribution of well-known scholars this book intends to provide an updated overview of some relevant developments and applications in this field. The topics covered in the various chapters of the volume can be summarised as follows: constitutive models for geomaterials, "damage|” soil mechanics, non-linear consolidation, swelling soils, influence of the statistical variability of soil properties on the stability of slopes and foundations, numerical analysis of ground improvement techniques, tunneling problems.
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Application of Plasticity and Generalized Stress-Strain in Geotechnical Engineering: Proceedings
Manufacturer: Amer Society of Civil Engineers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0872622940 |
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Limit Analysis and Soil Plasticity (Developments in Geotechnical Engineering)
W.F. Chen Manufacturer: Elsevier ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0444412492 |
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Soil Plasticity (Developments in Geotechnical Engineering)
W.F. Chen , and G.Y. Baladi Manufacturer: Elsevier Science ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0444424555 |
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This book is addressed primarily to civil engineers familiar with such traditional topics as strength of materials, soil mechanics, and theory of elasticity and structures, but less familiar with the modern development of the mathematical theory of soil plasticity necessary to any engineer working under the general heading of nonlinear analysis of soil-structure system. This book will satisfy his needs in the case of the soil medium.
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Visco-Plastic Behaviour of Geomaterials (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences)
Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 321182586X |
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Aim of this book is to present to researchers and engineers a description of the present knowledge on the viscoplasticity of geomaterials, considering the experimental and theoretical aspects and the applications to relevant problems. First, the laboratory tests performed in order to quantitatively assess the theological properties of rocks are illustrated, describing the equipments used in modern rock mechanics laboratories and the proper testing procedures. Part of the presentation is devoted to the description of constitutive creep laws having different degrees of accuracy and complexity. The book covers also problems related to the application of numerical solution procedures to rock/soil mechanics situations in which the slow deformation of geomaterials is to be taken into account.
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Does reproductive plasticity in Lumbricus rubellus improve the recovery of populations in frequently inundated river floodplains? [An article from: Soil Biology and Biochemistry]
C. Klok , M. Zorn , J.E. Koolhaas , and H.J.P Eijsackers Manufacturer: Elsevier ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000RR6UFU |
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This digital document is a journal article from Soil Biology and Biochemistry, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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The effects of clonal integration on morphological plasticity and placement of daughter ramets in black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) [An article from: Flora]
X.-Q. Zhang , J. Liu , C.V.J. Welham , C.-C. Liu , and Li Manufacturer: Elsevier ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000PAUCYE |
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This digital document is a journal article from Flora, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Practical Problems in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering : Physical Characteristics of Soils, Plasticity, Settlement Calculations, Interpretation of In-Situ Tests
Guy Sanglerat , G. Olivari , and B. Cambou Manufacturer: Elsevier Science Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0444421084 |
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Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0521821371 |
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Highlighting main issues and controversies, this book brings together current philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics to provide an introduction to the subject for physicists and philosophers. The contributors cover all the fundamental symmetries of modern physics, such as CPT and permutation symmetry, as well as discussing symmetry-breaking and general interpretational issues. Classic texts are followed by new review articles and shorter commentaries for each topic. Suitable for courses on the foundations of physics, philosophy of physics and philosophy of science, the volume is a valuable reference for students and researchers.Download Description
Symmetry considerations dominate modern fundamental physics, both in quantum theory and in relativity. This book brings together current philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics, highlighting the main issues and controversies, and providing an entry into the subject for both physicists and philosophers. It covers topical issues such as the significance of gauge symmetry, particle identity in quantum theory, how to make sense of parity violation, the role of symmetry-breaking, the empirical status of symmetry principles, and so forth, along with more traditional problems in the philosophy of science. These include the status of the laws of nature, the relationships between mathematics, physical theory, and the world, and the extent to which mathematics dictates physics. A valuable reference for students and researchers, it will also be of interest to those studying the foundations of physics, philosophy of physics and philosophy of science.
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Book review: Symmetries in physics: philosophical reflections [A book review from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]
C. Wuthrich Manufacturer: Elsevier ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000RR7Z2W |
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This digital document is a journal article from Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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PS, I Love You
Cecelia Ahern Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: B000ETQPYM |
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Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, PS, I Love You, follows the engaging, witty, and occasionally sappy reawakening of Holly, a young Irish widow who must put her life back together after she loses her husband Gerry to a brain tumor. Ahern, the twentysomething daughter of Ireland's prime minister, has discovered a clever and original twist to the Moving On After Death concept made famous by novelists and screenwriters alike--Gerry has left Holly a series of letters designed to help her face the year ahead and carry on with her life. As the novel takes readers through the seasons (and through Gerry's monthly directives), we watch as Holly finds a new job, takes a holiday to Spain with her girlfriends, and sorts through her beloved husband's belongings. Accompanying Holly throughout the healing process is a cast of friends and family members who add as much to the novel's success as Holly's own tale of survival. In fact, it is these supporting character's mini-dramas that make PS, I Love You more than just another superficial tearjerker with the obligatory episode at a karaoke bar. Ahern shows real talent for capturing the essence of an interaction between friends and foes alike; even if Holly's circle of friends does resemble the gang from Bridget Jones a bit too neatly to ignore (her best friend is even called Sharon).While her style can be at times repetitive and her delivery is occasionally amateurish, Ahern deserves credit for a spirited first effort. If PS, I Love You is any indication of this author's talent, readers have much to look forward to as Ahern matures as a novelist and a storyteller. --Gisele Toueg
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A novel about holding on, letting go, and learning to love again.Now in paperback, the endearing novel that captured readers' hearts and introduced a fresh new voice in women's fiction -- Cecelia Ahern.
Holly couldn't live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. They were the kind of young couple who could finish each other's sentences. When Gerry succumbs to a terminal illness and dies, 30-year-old Holly is set adrift, unable to pick up the pieces. But with the help of a series of letters her husband left her before he died and a little nudging from an eccentric assortment of family and friends, she learns to laugh, overcome her fears, and discover a world she never knew existed.
The kind of enchanting novel with cross-generational appeal that comes along once in a great while, PS, I Love You is a captivating love letter to the world!
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Beautiful and Heartbreaking.......2007-09-29
Laugh, Cry, and truly feel.......2007-09-26
Disappointing.......2007-09-25
Nice story.......2007-09-23
Fast read.......2007-09-18
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PS I Love You Four
Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: B000M3NOG2 |
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PS, I Love You
ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio CD ASIN: 0736698701 |
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Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, PS, I Love You, follows the engaging, witty, and occasionally sappy reawakening of Holly, a young Irish widow who must put her life back together after she loses her husband Gerry to a brain tumor. Ahern, the twentysomething daughter of Ireland's prime minister, has discovered a clever and original twist to the Moving On After Death concept made famous by novelists and screenwriters alike--Gerry has left Holly a series of letters designed to help her face the year ahead and carry on with her life. As the novel takes readers through the seasons (and through Gerry's monthly directives), we watch as Holly finds a new job, takes a holiday to Spain with her girlfriends, and sorts through her beloved husband's belongings. Accompanying Holly throughout the healing process is a cast of friends and family members who add as much to the novel's success as Holly's own tale of survival. In fact, it is these supporting character's mini-dramas that make PS, I Love You more than just another superficial tearjerker with the obligatory episode at a karaoke bar. Ahern shows real talent for capturing the essence of an interaction between friends and foes alike; even if Holly's circle of friends does resemble the gang from Bridget Jones a bit too neatly to ignore (her best friend is even called Sharon).Customer Reviews:
This Is A Must Read!.......2007-03-30
Sooo cute! .......2005-05-21
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Reader's Digest Select Editions (Letter From Home; Ps, I Love You; the Promise of a Lie; the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000I3IEIO |
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PS I Love You (Corner House Girls 3)
Lilian Harry Manufacturer: Orion Books Limited ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0752848208 |
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The war is progressing for the Nippies, the girls who work at the Lyons Corner House in Marble Arch. With the air-raids, rationing and blackouts, life no longer has the carefree attitude it used to have. But new pain and pleasure await as everyone decides what effort they can make towards victory. Jo yearns for Nick, but the burns he sustained when he was shot down are life-changing and need the new procedure of plastic surgery. Will their marriage ever go ahead? And does Jo want it to? She loses herself in her new role as lumberjill, one of the women hewing timber for the war effort. Meanwhile, Phyl has been selected, along with some other trusted Nippies, for secret work. Far from family and friends, she works with munitions and tries to forget her desire to be a Wren. Her husband is far away but she never loses faith that one day they will be reunited...
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PS I Love You
Lilian Harry Manufacturer: Orion ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0752825704 |
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For the Nippies, the girls who work at Lyons Corner House at Marble Arch, rationing, air-raids and blackouts mean life is no longer as carefree as it used to be. But new pain and pleasure lie in wait as each decides what effort she can make towards victory. Jo yearns for Nick, but wonders if they will ever be married. Hideously burned when he is shot down, Nick needs the still-experimental procedure of plastic surgery. Jo loses herself in her new life as a 'lumberjill', working among women hewing timber for the war effort. Meantime, Phyl has been selected, along with some other trusted Nippies, for secret work. Far from family and friends, she works with munitions and tries to forget her desire to be a Wren. Her husband is far away but she never loses faith that one day they will be reunited... A stirring tale of love and sacrifice, following the wartime fortunes of our favourite characters from CORNER HOUSE GIRLS and KISS THE GIRLS GOODBYE.
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PS I Love You (Sweet Dreams Series #1)
Barbara P. Conklin Manufacturer: Bantam Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: 0553244604 Release Date: 1984-07-01 |
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This is a great book!!!.......2006-04-15
An all-time favourite.......2006-03-02
I will always remember this book...........2004-06-06
A Poignant Book for Teens.......2004-03-18
At the time, I had had no experience of ever falling in love. The most I'd experienced was a few shy crushes, but once I started reading the book, I absolutely fell in love with it. Barbara Conklin did an amazing job of writing from the perspective of a sixteen-year-old, and it is no wonder that this book was a sure hit with its target audience: teenagers.
Teenagers will be able to identify with all that Mariah (the main character) feels. You can relate to the bliss of falling in love, and even though I myself was inexperienced in love, it described first love in the way I imagined it to be - and also turned out to be. Also, when you read about Mariah's insecurities and what Paul Strobe (the heartthrob) will think of her if he finds out she's never had a boyfriend, it will remind you of your own experiences. Perhaps now as an adult, these matters seem trivial, but as a teen, you could totally understand why she panicked and felt the need to "impress" Paul...
I must have read P.S. I Love You more than a dozen times that first summer I had the fortune of finding it. Each time, I never failed to have tears in my eyes. In fact, it doesn't matter how many times you've read it because the ending will always bring you to tears. But don't misunderstand me: this isn't a book filled with misery and by no means is it a tragedy. The realistic side of portraying what it is like to lose love is surely an important life lesson for all teens, and the humorous parts will also bring you much laughter.
After each reading, I always wish that Barbara Conklin could have written a happier ending. After all, we all have a part of us that wishes for the fairy-tale ending of Mariah and Paul living happily ever after! Admittedly, there is a small part in all of us that wishes first love could last forever...
But Barbara Conklin has ended the book as she has for a good reason: she shows us how it is possible to go on even when love has been lost. You will admire Mariah's strength and courage in overcoming her loss and also the poignancy in how she keeps Paul alive in her memories.
P.S. I Love You was the first teen romance I read, and the one that paved the path to reading more. More than a decade after reading teen romances, P.S. I Love You remains the only story I remember. I recommend this book to all teens who are interested in teen romances. One word of advice: don't throw this book away! I did and regretted it terribly! I've just purchased a used copy online again and am infinitely happy to possess it again. When I read the story now as an adult, it seems a little too simple and innocent, but it is definitely a book I would like to pass on to my own daughter in the future, when she herself becomes a teenager.
The best book I have read in my life.......2003-12-11
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Letter From Home; PS, I Love you; the Promise of a Lie; the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Manufacturer: The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000HUIUKK |
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LT 3-B Tb PS I Love You, Is (Literacy Tree: Who Knows?/Action Packs)
Linley Jones Manufacturer: Rigby ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0790118750 |
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Ps , I Love You
Cecelia Ahern Manufacturer: Harper Collins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: 0007766645 |
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