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Newtonian mechanics is taught as part of every physics program for several reasons. It is a towering intellectual achievement; it has diverse applications; and it provides a context for teaching modelling and problem solving. This text gives equal prominence to all three missions.

Tensor analysis is used in engineering and science fields. Calculations of physical quantities in different systems of coordinates and transformations are required in scientific computations. This requires the use of mathematical concepts and application software. This book is designed to provide the necessary definitions, formulations, and procedures for tensor analysis and transformations to help engineers and scientists to perform their calculations in arbitrary coordinates systems.Features:* Application of AR (augmented reality) to enhance static figures* Easy to understand mathematical concepts through numerous figures, solved examples, and exercises* List of gradient-like operators for major systems of coordinates* Companion disc with applications

Data structures provide a means to managing huge amounts of information such as large databases, using SEO effectively, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. This book is designed to present fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the Python programming language in a friendly, self-teaching, format.

Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's figures.

In the world of data science there are myriad tools available to analyze data. This book describes some of the popular software application tools along with the processes for downloading and using them in the most optimum fashion. The content includes data analysis using Microsoft Excel, KNIME, R, and OpenOffice (Spreadsheet).

Data structures provide a means to manage large amounts of information, such as large databases, using SEO, and create Internet/Web indexing services. This book presents the fundamentals of data structures for beginners using the Java programming language in a friendly, self-teaching format.

Focuses on standards that are relevant to almost all developers working with XML. The book investigates XML technologies that span a wide range of XML applications, not those that are relevant only within a few restricted domains. The book also covers generic supporting technologies that have been layered on top of XML.

Designed to provide the reader with the fundamentals of computers and MIS in an easy to understand, ""self-teaching"" format. The book introduces the major subjects such as hardware components, software applications, detailed information on Microsoft Office, information systems, ERP, CRM, security, business ethics, and cybercrime.

Designed to equip the reader with all of the best followed, efficient, well-structured program logics in the form of flowcharts and algorithms. The basic purpose of flow charting is to create the sequence of steps for showing the solution to problems through arithmetic and/or logical manipulations used to instruct computers.

Designed as a self-teaching introduction to the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, this book begins with its history, the Turing test, and early applications. Later chapters cover the basics of searching, game playing, and knowledge representation. Expert systems and machine learning are also covered in detail.

Because of the rapid growth of cybercrime, cryptography and system security may be the fastest growing technologies in our culture today. This book describes various aspects of cryptography and system security, with a particular emphasis on the use of rigorous security models and practices in the design of networks and systems.

As part of the best-selling PocketPrimer series, this book is designed to introduce readers to an assortment of powerful command-line utilities that can be combined to create simple, yet powerful shell scripts. While all examples and scripts use the ""bash"" command set, many of the concepts translate into other command shells.

Identifies some of the current applications and techniques of artificial intelligence as an aid to solving problems and accomplishing tasks. The book provides a general introduction to the various branches of AI, including formal logic, reasoning, knowledge engineering, expert systems, neural networks, and fuzzy logic.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to AutoCAD 2021-2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, the book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in colour.

Provides the reader with basic Python3 programming concepts related to machine learning. Chapters provide an introduction to Python 3, NumPy, and Pandas; introduce the fundamental concepts of machine learning; cover machine learning classifiers, such as logistic regression and k-NN; and explore NLP and RL.

Using the popular Heat Transfer Module from COMSOL, this text is designed to provide models for investigating and analysing heat transfer applications such as conduction, convection, and radiation. Each model covered shows the mathematical development and the resulting computer model.

The most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2019-2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it includes over 100 exercises or ""mini-workshops", that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting.

The most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2014-2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the DVD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in colour.

Designed for business managers, environmental health and safety personnel, and environmental engineers, this book can be used as a textbook or an industrial guidance reference on conducting environmental audits across all industries.

This book is an informative and practical guide for using the mind to improve health, resilience, and well-being. Drawn from many tried and tested methods and using a question and answer format, it also includes over 30 practical activities for improving well-being and coping with emotional, mental, and physical difficulties. The book covers stress, panic, worry, sleep deprivation, self-esteem, setting goals, building self-confidence, and more. The companion CD-ROM includes audio recordings for relaxation, checklists, and numerous NIH mini-booklets. You can learn how to use these resources in many positive ways to enhance your physical health, lower stress levels, cope with anxiety, anger, and break negative habits. FEATURES Easy to follow, questions and answer format includes definitions / descriptions, case studies, and a host of practical ways for boosting well-being on all levels Includes a companion CD-ROM with audio recordings, checklists, self-assessment questionnaires, figures from the book, etc. Written by two highly experienced trainers Covers panic, anger, stress, self-confidence, sleep, setting goals, relationships, and more

Today, the finite element method (FEM) has become a common tool for solving engineering problems in many industries for the obvious reasons of its versatility and affordability. This book contains materials applied to mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and physics.

Heart disease, regardless of age and gender, is the leading cause of death and a major health concern throughout the world. Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains the workings of the heart and related issues.

As part of the new Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major aspects, the source code, and tutorial videos to use jQuery. DVD with code, videos, and graphics included.Features: * Integrated coverage of CSS3, jQuery and other important JS toolkits * Covers jQuery Mobile and HTML5 hybrid mobile apps * Covers BackboneJS and Twitter Bootstrap * Includes companion DVD with source code, tutorial videos, and 4-color graphics

Explains the important concepts / terms used in FI, and provides consulting, configuration, and usage tips on a variety of application components within FI. Separate chapters on SAP FI Tables and SAP FI Transaction Codes will help navigate this complex software.

Using a question and answer format, practical examples, and numerous illustrations, this book explains obesity concepts and related issues. It first offers easy-to-understand definitions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for obesity and then suggestions, diets, etc. for maintaining a healthy weight.

Psychedelic Drug Treatments: Assisting the Therapeutic Process provides information about current and quite viable investigation into reviving and progressing with neurological research that began in the middle of the 20th century and was brought to a halt when certain drugs were banned in the 1970s. Using a question/answer format, the book will introduce you to the way in which the chemical compounds known as psychedelics affect the brain, provide you with the definitions of key terms particular to the neurological and psychological vocabulary, describe the specific disorders that can realistically be helped or relieved through treatment with psychedelics, and offer information with regard to current research being conducted in the field. This text will discuss the history of the earlier research efforts and will examine the likelihood of a resurgence of interest in the successful development of methods and practices of clinical therapy assisted by psychedelic drugs. The purpose of this volume is to promote an understanding of the use of psychedelics as tools to assist therapy and to challenge the 40-year-old prejudices against research into the possible benefits of these drugs.Features:*Questions and answers about the history, research, and treatments related to psychedelic drugs *Makes a case for the re-evaluation of psychedelics - LSD, MDMA ('ecstasy'), DMT, psilocybin, ayahuasca, peyote, ibogaine, and more - and their clinical potential for treating a range of conditions from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression to autism and cluster headaches.*Includes numerous in-text resources such as links to Web sites, videos, articles, blogs, etc. from NIH, FDA, YouTube, and university/clinical studies

Designed for the person who needs to learn algebra as a prerequisite for further study or for a refresher course before moving on, this book covers all of the basic algebra concepts such as variables, equations, quadratic equations, factoring algebraic expressions, exponents, roots, radicals, and more.

Offers an introduction to business intelligence and data warehousing through a simple question/answer format. Organised into 30 odd chapters, each on a different topic, the book contains approximately 500 questions with answers and tips.

Designed for engineers, computer scientists, and physicists or for use as a textbook in computational courses, Applied Linear Algebra & Optimization Using MATLAB provides the reader with numerous applications, m-files, and practical examples to solve problems.

An introductory guide for anyone who is interested in designing machines that have vision-enabled, embedded products. The book covers a large number of topics encountered in hardware architecture, software algorithms, applications, advancements in camera, processors, and sensors in the field of embedded vision.