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"Impulsive Control in Continuous and Discrete-Continuous Systems"
is an up-to-date introduction to the theory of impulsive control in
nonlinear systems. This is a new branch of the Optimal Control
Theory, which is tightly connected to the Theory of Hybrid Systems.
The text introduces the reader to the interesting area of optimal
control problems with discontinuous solutions, discussing the
application of a new and effective method of discontinuous
time-transformation. With a large number of examples,
illustrations, and applied problems arising in the area of
observation control, this book is excellent as a textbook or
reference for a senior or graduate-level course on the subject, as
well as a reference for researchers in related fields.
What happened to a soldier's soul during the Civil War as he faced
the horrors of war? Why did a man leave behind a wife and two very
young children to serve in the army? Who was Samuel K. Miller
before, during and after the Civil War? What was the Mounted
Pioneer Corps, and what was their critical role in keeping an army
moving? Why was he chosen to be in that unit? When a woman was left
with children while her husband went off to the Civil War, what
pressures did she face because he was away? How did the women
manage their homes while their husbands were away?
What were the feelings of a Union soldier as he faced his
"brothers" across the picket lines, the Confederates whom he came
to know personally? What did they eat? Where did they live and
sleep? What did they wear, and where did they get what they needed?
What volunteer organizations sprung up to help the soldiers as they
fought in the battlefields, either by providing physical help, or
in aiding them to be in contact with their loved ones?
From his vantage point, somewhat unique because of the positioning
of the Mounted Pioneer Corps during battles, what did he see of the
battles? What were the forces for and against the war in his
community back in Pennsylvania? Who were the Copperheads? What
happened to his four Ellis family brothers-in-law who also served
in the Union Army?
All these questions are answered in this book, "The Soul of a
Soldier: the True Story of a Mounted Pioneer in the Civil War." At
age 42, Samuel K. Miller volunteered for the 211th Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry in September 1864 and served until June 1865.
During his nine months in the service, he wrote 46 letters to his
wife and, through her, to their one and five year old sons at their
home in the little town of Hartstown, Crawford County,
Pennsylvania, population less than 200.
This book contains the 46 letters that Samuel wrote during his
time in the service of the Union Army, first as an infantryman,
then in the Mounted Pioneer Corps attached to the Headquarters of
the Union Ninth Corps. Portions of those letters are organized into
17 thematic chapters, which provide the answers to the questions
raised above.
Samuel's letters provide a penetrating look into his soul, because
of the highly personal nature of his letters. His letters reveal
his character, values, his aspirations. Demetrius, an ancient Greek
orator, literary critic, rhetorician and governor of Athens for ten
years, once wrote: "Everyone reveals his own soul in his letters.
In every other form of composition it is possible to determine the
writer's character, but in none so clearly as the epistolary the
letters]." Demetrius' words apply to Samuel Miller, for Samuel
revealed his soul in his letters.
John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of
Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that
nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign
and the election were only ceremonies, and the President -- who had
no real name of his own -- had been trained for the executive post
since birth. He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954
to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that,
for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any
civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they
were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious
objectors.
But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to
make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot:
to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the
Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.
Lieutenant Laskell surfaced his one-man submarine fifty miles
off the Florida coast where he had been patrolling in search of
enemy subs. Darkness had fallen. He tuned his short wave set to the
Miami station just in time to hear the eight o'clock news. The grim
announcement that he had expected was quick to come:
"In accordance with the provisions of the Twenty-Sixth
Amendment, Congress today approved the Manlin Bill, declaring a
state of total emergency for the nation. President Williston signed
it immediately and tendered his resignation to the Congress and the
people. The executive, legislative, and judiciary are now in the
hands of the Department of Defense. Secretary Garson has issued two
decrees, one reminding all citizens that they are no longer free to
shirk their duties to the nation, the other calling upon the
leaders of the Eurasian Soviet to cease air attacks on the American
continent or suffer the consequences.
"In Secretary Garson's ultimatum to the enemy, he stated:
'Heretofore we have refrained from employing certain weapons of
warfare in the vain hope that you would recognize the futility of
further aggression and desist from it. You have not done so. You
have persisted in your blood-thirsty folly, despite this nation's
efforts to reach an agreement for armistice. Therefore I am forced
to command you, in the Name of Almighty God, to surrender
immediately or be destroyed. . . ."
Winner of the 1961 Hugo Award for Best Novel and widely
considered one of the most accomplished, powerful, and enduring
classics of modern speculative fiction, Walter M. Miller, Jr.'s A
Canticle for Leibowitz is a true landmark of twentieth-century
literature -- a chilling and still-provocative look at a
post-apocalyptic future.
In a nightmarish ruined world slowly awakening to the light
after sleeping in darkness, the infant rediscoveries of science are
secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and
preservation of the relics and writings of the blessed Saint Isaac
Leibowitz. From here the story spans centuries of ignorance,
violence, and barbarism, viewing through a sharp, satirical eye the
relentless progression of a human race damned by its inherent
humanness to recelebrate its grand foibles and repeat its grievous
mistakes. Seriously funny, stunning, and tragic, eternally fresh,
imaginative, and altogether remarkable, A Canticle for Leibowitz
retains its ability to enthrall and amaze. It is now, as it always
has been, a masterpiece.
This book offers a thoughtful analysis of the international and
domestic political impact of the global war on terrorism through
the prism of US security relations in the wake of September 11,
2001. While focused on regional and country-specific responses and
consequences, the book redresses the balance between change and
continuity in the international system brought about by the war on
terror. The unusual meshing of wide-ranging views and perspectives
represents the shared wisdom of an epistemic community emerging at
the intersection of international relations, comparative politics
and foreign policy analysis.
This book examines the proliferation of troubled, unstable and
unreadable female figures in the English novels written by men
between 1870 and 1910. This period saw the birth of literary
modernism, the advent of psychoanalysis and the first wave of
feminism. The faculty of will and the experience of desire
structure a troubled relationship to modernity during this period.
The tension between them is located in the feminine subject of
popular fiction. Chapters focus on the work of Wilkie Collins,
Anthony Trollope, George Gissing, Henry James, E.M. Forster and
finally and briefly, James Joyce. These male novelists were far
more engaged in the project of imagining a new feminine agency than
their counterparts during feminism's second wave. The monograph
focuses on the tension in their work between woman as aesthetic
object of the novel and woman as troubling subject of a new modern
consciousness. Inscrutable and troubling female characters were the
ground on which fiction staged its move from the popular into high
art.
Prepared for students by renowned professors and noted experts, here are the most extensive and proven study aids available, covering all the major areas of study in college curriculums. Each guide features: up-to-date scholarship; an easy-to-follow narrative outline form; specially designed and formatted pages; and much more.
Trade across the Pacific will be one of the dominant forces in the economy of the next century. This collection reflects the birth of Pacific Rim history, until recently largely neglected. It addresses the development of the Pacific Rim over four centuries, combining broad historical syntheses with a range of essays on specific topics, from trade with Hong Kong to British overseas banking. It will form a major contribution to this rapidly expanding new field. eBook available with sample pages: 0203065352
An invaluable handbook to being the best father-to-be you can be
during one of the most exciting times of your life Dad's Guide to
Pregnancy For Dummies walks you through the ins and outs of how to
best support your partner through the logistical, physical, and
emotional challenges of pregnancy. Yes, we know that you won't be
doing the lion's share of the work over the next nine months, but
you can do your part by getting a head start on learning critical
information about the ins and outs of pregnancy, labor and
delivery, and the first few months of baby care. You'll get the
lowdown on topics like setting up a nursery, how to be helpful
during childbirth, and the best way to change a diaper. You'll even
find advice about when to let other people in on the fact that
you're expecting. The book also offers: Comprehensive info on
ultrasounds, caesarean sections, infertility treatments, and other
pre-birth and birth-related subjects Brand-new updates on using a
surrogate, sperm donation, and what dads can do when they won't be
physically present during the pregnancy Strategies for handling
prenatal depression Full of authoritative and easy-to-follow tips
and techniques to get you ready for the big day (and all the days
that follow it), Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is your
survival guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and fatherhood.
The State of the Parties 2022 brings together leading scholars of
parties, elections, and interest groups to provide an indispensable
overview of American political parties today. The 2020 presidential
election was extraordinary. What role did political parties play in
these events? How did the party organizations fare? What are the
implications for the future? Scholars and practitioners from
throughout the United States explore the current state of American
party organizations, constituencies and resources at the national,
state and local level.
- Provides information and guidance that is based on current
psychological research as described by practicing psychologists. -
This book is useful for those who wish to better understand how
children with advanced cognitive abilities are like all children,
as well as how they might differ in their needs. - Offers
strategies for nurturing intellectual and emotional development -
Chapters include sidebars presenting a relevant story from a
parent, teacher, school administrator, or counsellor along with
implications for practice.
Continuing the success of "How To Get Into the Bible," this 2nd
volume focuses on the application of the Bible.
Covering Genesis through Revelation, each book of the Bible is
discussed. Each section covers topics like "Influential People,"
"Key Ideas You Need To Know," and "Red Flag Issues."
Fully illustrated with outlines, cartoons, and sidebars, this
practical look at the Bible will become the source for truly
understanding the Bible and making it applicable to everyday
life.
Companion titles include:
"How To Get Into the Bible" 07852-1135-7; $16.99
"How It Was Done in the Bible" 0-7852-4256-2; $16.99
This book comprehensively covers the wide geographical range of the
northern home fronts during the Civil War, emphasizing the diverse
ways people interpreted, responded to, and adapted to war by their
ideas, interests, and actions. The Northern Home Front during the
Civil War provides the first extensive treatment of the northern
home front mobilizing for war in two decades. It collates a vast
and growing scholarship on the many aspects of a citizenship
organizing for and against war. The text focuses attention on the
roles of women, blacks, immigrants, and other individuals who
typically fall outside of scrutiny in studies of American
war-making society, and provides new information on subjects such
as raising money for war, civil liberties in wartime, the role of
returning soldiers in society, religion, relief work, popular
culture, and building support for the cause of the Union and
freedom. Organized topically, the book covers the geographic
breadth of the diverse northern home fronts during the Civil War.
The chapters supply self-contained studies of specific aspects of
life, work, relief, home life, religion, and political affairs, to
name only a few. This clearly written and immensely readable book
reveals the key moments and gradual developments over time that
influenced northerners' understanding of, participation in, and
reactions to the costs and promise of a great civil war.
Contemporary illustrations from illustrated magazines such as
Harper's Weekly and Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Lithographs depicting such activities as women and men at work
making armaments, people examining wares at a Sanitary Fair, nurses
tending to soldiers in hospitals, and immigrants, workers, and
others in dissent Period photographs of subjects such as supply
depots filled with material for war, women making flags for
regiments, and recruiting activities A map of the northern states
An extensive and extremely detailed bibliographical essay
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