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Nonsmooth Mechanics and Convex Optimization
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Subject(s): Contact mechanics -- Mathematics | Mechanics, Applied -- Mathematics | Mechanics, Analytic | Nonsmooth mathematical analysis | Nonsmooth optimization | Convex sets | Duality theory (Mathematics) Summary: "This book presents a methodology for comprehensive treatment of nonsmooth laws in mechanics in accordance with contemporary t

Narrative Architecture
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Subject(s): Architecture -- Composition, proportion, etc | Architectural design | Architecture, Modern | Architecture -- Aesthetics | Architecture -- Themes, motives | Architecture -- Philosophy Summary: In architecture, narrative prioritises human experiences and the need to shape them into stories. It places the emphasis on a building's m

Security Arrangements in the Persian Gulf : with Special Reference to Iran's Foreign Policy
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Subject(s): Energy security -- Persian Gulf Region | Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects -- Persian Gulf Region | Persian Gulf Region -- Foreign relations | Persian Gulf Region -- Strategic aspects | Iran -- Foreign relations Summary: The strategic and economic characteristics of the Persian Gulf have made it of critical importanc

Differentiated Assessment : How to Assess the Learning Potential of Every Student
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Subject(s): Learning ability -- Testing | Remedial teaching | Individualized instruction | Portfolios in education Summary: "A comprehensive assessment system for working with underperforming students This book describes a comprehensive assessment system especially appropriate for multilingual and "differentiated" classrooms with l

Organizational Change : Creating Change Through Strategic Communication
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Subject(s): Organizational change | Communication in organizations Summary: "What is organizational change and how it can be brought about? Organizational Change integrates major empirical, theoretical and conceptual approaches to implementating communication in organizational settings. Laurie Lewis ties together the disparate literatures i

The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change : a Guide to the Debate
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Subject(s): Climatic changes | Climatic changes -- Government policy Summary: "The second edition of Dessler and Parson's acclaimed book provides an integrated treatment of the science, technology, economics, policy, and politics of climate change. Aimed at the educated non-specialist, and at courses in environmental policy or climate c

Nonprofit Asset Management : Effective Investment Strategies and Oversight
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Subject(s): Nonprofit organizations -- Finance | Nonprofit organizations -- Management Summary: "An authoritative guide for effective investment management and oversight of endowments, foundations and other nonprofit investorsNonprofit Asset Management is a timely guide for managing endowment, foundation, and other nonprofit assets. Taking

Critical Turning Points in the Middle East : 1915 - 2015
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Subject(s): Middle East -- Politics and government -- 1945- | Middle East -- Politics and government -- 1914-1945 Summary: "This book takes a novel look at the modern Middle East through the prisms of six cascading negative critical turning points. It identifies the seeds of a potential seventh in the collective dignity deficits generated b

Physics of Solar Energy
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Subject(s): Solar energy | Energy development | Solar radiation Summary: "This book covers the fundamental physics of the most abundant energy resource available to human society--solar energy. Similar to other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to have a firm understanding of the basic science of solar energy and its use.

Jewelry Upcycled! : Techniques and Projects for Reusing Metal, Glass, Plastic, Fiber, and found Objects
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Subject(s): Jewelry making | Found objects (Art) Summary: The authors show you how to transform metal, glass, plastic, and found objects-- items you might otherwise recycle or throw away-- into fun and exciting jewelry designs. Contents:Essential tools, materials, and techniques -- Upcycled metal and wire -- Upcycled plastic -- Upcycled gla

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