This book is a unique and comprehensive collection of pioneering contributions to the mechanics of crystals by J L Ericksen, a prominent and leading contributor to the study of the mechanics and mathematics of crystalline solids over the past 35 years.It presents a splendid corpus of research papers that cover areas on crystal symmetry, constitutive equations, defects and phase transitions — all topics of current importance to a broad group of workers in the field.The volume thus provides in one place material that is frequently referenced by numerous researchers on crystals across a spectrum of activities in areas of continuum mechanics, applied mathematics, engineering and materials science.Each group of papers or chapters in the book is preceded by a summary introduction that describes how the papers on that topic fit together, and in which Ericksen sketches the context of each paper and shares with the reader his thinking and insightfulness in writing it. The volume, edited by internationally renowned scholars whose works in finite elasticity and continuum mechanics have appeared in a variety of books and prestigious journals published over the past four decades, also includes a very interesting brief autobiography by Ericksen. In it he describes his early life in Oregon, his wartime experiences, his student days and postgraduate study, his introduction to scientific work, and what motivated him in his research. An English translation and revision of the first paper in this volume, originally published in Russian, appears here for the first time.
This book covers all supervisory situations one is likely to encounter on a commercial, industrial, or institutional construction project. The book is based upon a very successful Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) training program developed by Rounds and Segner for the National Electrical Contractor?s Association and licensed to several organizations representing other construction sectors. This program has been delivered for over a decade and continues to be delivered to thousands of construction supervisors each year. The program content has consistently received outstanding reviews and evaluations in numerous different venues.
A comprehensive, thoroughly modern approach to environmental quality assessment The only textbook to combine engineering transport fundamentals and equilibrium aquatic chemistry, Environmental Modeling brings a uniquely contemporary perspective to the assessment of environmental quality. Addressing key questions about fate, transport, and long-term effects of chemical pollutants in the environment, this inherently practical text gives readers the important tools they need to develop and solve their own mathematical models. Contains detailed examples from a wide range of crucial water quality areas-conventional pollutants in rivers, eutrophication of lakes, and toxic organic chemicals and heavy metals in both surface and groundwaters Examines current global issues, including atmospheric deposition, hazardous wastes, soil pollution, global change, and more Features over 200 high-quality illustrations, plus skill-building problems in every chapter Fresh in approach and broad in scope, Environmental Modeling is must reading for today's graduate and advanced undergraduate students in environmental sciences and engineering-a rich, invaluable, and superlative new resource.
Faced with the potential infiltration of Calvinism, a pastor wrote materials to warn and to equip his congregation. He wrote without rancor or polemical fervor and yet with the firmness and candor required to counter the covert actions. While viewing Calvinism as a serious danger to avoid, he does not consider the Calvinist an enemy to destroy. Though respecting the intelligence and sincerity of the overt Calvinist, he rejects Calvinism as both unbiblical and anti-scriptural. Other pastors and believers on the same battlefield saw the materials and requested copies. Those materials are the source for The Wilted TULIP.If you are looking for an uncomplicated straightforward assessment of Calvinism, The Wilted TULIP is written for you.
In the garden of Gethsemane, did Jesus of Nazareth pray that God would find some way to let Him avoid dying on the cross? Why would He do that? Was He scared? Was He fearful? Was He afraid of the agony and pain of dying on the cross?When He was dying on the cross, did God turn His back on Jesus of Nazareth? Was He angry with Jesus? Did Jesus become sin or a sinner and that forced God to forsake Him?Confusion at Calvary answers these questions. The Scriptures are accepted as the only source for the solution. The prophetic announcements of what would occur are weighed with the Gospel records and the testimony of the Epistles of what did occur. The questions are examined carefully and extensively and are answered in the negative.Jesus of Nazareth did not pray that God would let Him avoid the cross.God did not turn His back on Jesus on the cross.
In this blending era when distinctives in doctrine and practice are carefully minimized or routinely ignored by the majority of religious entities and are unknown to the religious community and to the public at large, the necessity for clarity in the proclamation of those practices and doctrines that identify Baptists has never been more needed. A half-century ago when I entered the ministry, the basic doctrines and practices that have identified Baptists for nearly two millennia were common knowledge in this nation.Keep the Ordinances is a call to reemphasize the doctrines and practices that once clearly distinguished Baptists.
Bennett Wilson has the world at his fingertips. One of the top basketball players in New York State, he is destined to lead Mount Vernon High to the state championship for the first time. Many of the nation's top colleges are already reaching out, eager to sign him to their roster. Scholarships are guaranteed. Still young, Bennett is seduced by the promise of fame and fortune. Yet all is not as it appears. Bennett's life is plagued with strife and conflict. The oldest of three, he has grown up with his single mother in the tough inner city projects of Mount Vernon. Life is hard but Bennett refuses to choose the fast life of the streets. He knows his only ticket to freedom is through basketball and academics.Bennett's dreams come to a screeching halt when he learns his sick mother has fallen far behind on her rent and is threatened with eviction. He knows he can get easy money on the streets, but at the cost of ruining his future. Will Bennett finally succumb to a life he's avoided and if he does, what will it cost? My Friend, My Hero, which celebrates its 25th year in print, is the first in the acclaimed, The Hero Book Series, by author Jerald LeVon Hoover.
Kirby's life changed one memorable afternoon with the murder of his best friend, Bennett. A promising life was cut short in front of a crowd of hundreds on the steps of Mount Vernon, New York's, City Hall. Kirby had looked up to Bennett for as long as he remembered and losing him changed his life. Lost between dark thoughts of rage, regret and revenge, Kirby struggles with who he is and what he might become. Simon knew he had made mistakes few recovered from. Although an adversary of Kirby's, watching Bennett's murder and the impact it had on Kirby showed him not only how bad he was, but how good he might become. All he needs is a push in the right direction. Recently released from jail, Simon is determined to make amends and be a better man. Kirby and Simon's paths are destined to clash as each try to find new identities in the wake of their difficult circumstances. Can old hatred be forgotten to allow the healing to begin? He Was My Hero, Too is the second in the acclaimed, The Hero Book Series, by author Jerald LeVon Hoover.
This book draws on the voices of sex workers and their clients to critically assess the criminalization of prostitution in favour of decriminalization. It does so by contrasting their voices with the claims made by prohibitionists: those advocating the prohibition of prostitution or, at least, the prohibition of the purchase of sexual services, and notes scholarly research that gives context to those accounts and claims. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular issue which is given currency in academic and public debates on sex work. The first part of each chapter reviews the state of research and publicly-aired contentions and the second part compares sex workers' voices with claims from prohibitionists. It highlights the gap between what many sex workers have to say about themselves and what theorizing prohibitionists say about all prostitution. It argues that there is often a striking contrast in attitude, perspective, interpretation and valuation. This books speaks primarily to prohibitionist thinking and sex work stereotyping and, secondarily, to the debate on decriminalization of sex work.
A peerless survey of the emerging field of phytoremediation Phytoremediation involves the use of vascular plants, algae, and fungi to remove and control waste or spur waste breakdown by microorganisms in the soil zone that surrounds and is influenced by the roots of plants. The diverse wastes that can be managed by using phytoremediation include xenobiotic organic chemicals, sewage, salts, nutrients, heavy metals, metalloids, and air pollutants. Phytoremediation: Transformation and Control of Contaminants provides an authoritative account of the history and the most recent developments of this exciting, emerging field. Steven McCutcheon and Jerald Schnoors insightful book defines the current state of the science of phytoremediation and points the way to further possible applications. Site managers and engineers will receive guidance in selecting plants to clean up contaminated sites cost effectively, while plant ecologists and biochemists will appreciate the nuts and bolts analysis of how phytoremediation works, and suggestions of directions for research. The editors divide their one-of-a-kind text into seven clearly defined sections for easy reference: *Overview of Science and Applications *Fundamentals of Phytotransformation and Control of Contaminants *Science and Practice for Aromatic, Phenolic, and Hydrocarbon Contaminants *Transformation and Control of Explosives *Fate and Control of Chlorinated Solvents and Other Halogenated Compounds *Modeling, Design, and Field-Pilot Testing *Latest Advances Environmental, remediation, and site engineers; site managers; plant and soil scientists; ecologists; and environmental toxicologists, chemists, and microbiologists will find Phytoremediation: Transformation and Control of Contaminants to be an invaluable addition to their professional libraries.
