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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This collection features papers presented at the 146th Annual
Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials
Society.
This collection features papers presented at the 147th Annual
Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials
Society.
These Proceedings represent the metallurgical engineering and
materials science research presented at the 61st Annual Conference
of Metallurgists. The collection themed 'The Pathway to Net-Zero'
presents findings on a wide range of topics including: Processing
of Critical Metals Towards Sustainable Circularity: Mining to
Materials Deep Decarbonization Pathways for Pyrometallurgical
Processes: Opportunities & Challenges Energy and Environmental
Materials Light Metals for the Transportation Industry Advances in
Materials Manufacturing - Existing and Emerging Materials
Electrochemical Degradation of Multi-component Materials
This book, the first by the design and research practice Material
Cultures, assembles a series of short essays and conversations
exploring the cultures, systems, and infrastructures that shape the
architectural industry and the destructive ecologies it fosters.
The building practices dominating contemporary architecture are
rooted in the exploitation of people and the degradation of our
landscapes. Here, Paloma Gormley, Summer Islam, and George Massoud
explore how this has come about and how alternative systems, with
holistic approaches to the built environment, might be formulated.
'Material Reform' presents a set of instructive and challenging
perspectives drawing directly on the dialogues and tensions
Material Cultures encounter in their ongoing work. Texts centred
around key concepts including labour, time, maintenance, language,
land, and touch are interwoven with a visual essay reckoning with
the processes that have transformed industrialized landscapes at
different scales of experience and resolution. Through text and
visuals, concepts and practice, this book explores how developing a
direct relationship with materials can help us find new languages
with the potential to supersede those we have inherited from a
narrow lineage of authors. These discursive threads come together
to form a vital sourcebook for rethinking our relationships to
materials, land, and development, in all their crucial
intersections.
This collection features papers presented at the 147th Annual
Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials
Society.
This collection features papers presented at the 146th Annual
Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials
Society.
The present volume in the New Series of Landolt-B rnstein
provides critically evaluated data on phase diagrams,
crystallographic and thermodynamic data of ternary alloy systems.
The often conflicting literature data have been critically
evaluated by Materials Science International Team, MSIT, a team
working together for many years, and with expertise in a broad
range of methods, materials and applications.
The present volume in the New Series of Landolt-B rnstein
provides critically evaluated data on phase diagrams,
crystallographic and thermodynamic data of ternary alloy systems.
The often conflicting literature data have been critically
evaluated by Materials Science International Team, MSIT, a team
working together for many years, and with expertise in a broad
range of methods, materials and applications.
The present volume in the New Series of Landolt-Bornstein provides
critically evaluated data on phase diagrams, crystallographic and
thermodynamic data of ternary alloy systems. Reliable phase
diagrams provide materials scientists and engineers with basic
information important for fundamental research, development and
optimization of materials. The often conflicting literature data
have been critically evaluated by Materials Science International
Team, MSIT(r), a team working together since many years, and with
expertise in a broad range of methods, materials and applications.
All evaluation reports published here have undergone a thorough
review process in which the reviewers had access to all the
original data. The data for each ternary system are provided in a
standard format which includes text, tables and diagrams. The
topics presented are literature data, binary systems, solid phases,
pseudobinary systems, invariant equilibria, liquidus, solidus, and
solvus surfaces, isothermal sections, temperature-composition
sections, thermodynamics, materials properties and applications,
and miscellanea. Finally, a detailed bibliography of all cited
references is provided. In the present volume IV/11C selected
non-ferrous-metal systems are considered, especially selected
nuclear materials and engineering systems in this Part
The present volume in the New Series of Landolt-Boernstein provides
critically evaluated data on phase diagrams, crystallographic and
thermodynamic data of ternary alloy systems. Reliable phase
diagrams provide materials scientists and engineers with basic
information important for fundamental research, development and
optimization of materials. The often conflicting literature data
have been critically evaluated by Materials Science International
Team, MSIT (R), a team working together since many years, and with
expertise in a broad range of methods, materials and applications.
All evaluation reports published here have undergone a thorough
review process in which the reviewers had access to all the
original data. The data for each ternary system are provided in a
standard format which includes text, tables and diagrams. The
topics presented are literature data, binary systems, solid phases,
pseudobinary systems, invariant equilibria, liquidus, solidus, and
solvus surfaces, isothermal sections, temperature-composition
sections, thermodynamics, materials properties and applications,
and miscellanea. Finally, a detailed bibliography of all cited
references is provided. In the present volume IV/1C1 selected
semiconductor ternary alloy systems are considered.
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How People Learn - Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition (Paperback, Expanded ed)
National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences, Committee on Developments in the Science of Learning with additional material from the Committee on Learning Research and Educational Practice
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First released in the Spring of 1999, How People Learn has been
expanded to show how the theories and insights from the original
book can translate into actions and practice, now making a real
connection between classroom activities and learning behavior. This
edition includes far-reaching suggestions for research that could
increase the impact that classroom teaching has on actual learning.
Like the original edition, this book offers exciting new research
about the mind and the brain that provides answers to a number of
compelling questions. When do infants begin to learn? How do
experts learn and how is this different from non-experts? What can
teachers and schools do-with curricula, classroom settings, and
teaching methods?to help children learn most effectively? New
evidence from many branches of science has significantly added to
our understanding of what it means to know, from the neural
processes that occur during learning to the influence of culture on
what people see and absorb. How People Learn examines these
findings and their implications for what we teach, how we teach it,
and how we assess what our children learn. The book uses exemplary
teaching to illustrate how approaches based on what we now know
result in in-depth learning. This new knowledge calls into question
concepts and practices firmly entrenched in our current education
system. Topics include: How learning actually changes the physical
structure of the brain. How existing knowledge affects what people
notice and how they learn. What the thought processes of experts
tell us about how to teach. The amazing learning potential of
infants. The relationship of classroom learning and everyday
settings of community and workplace. Learning needs and
opportunities for teachers. A realistic look at the role of
technology in education. Table of Contents Front Matter I
INTRODUCTION 1 Learning: From Speculation to Science II LEARNERS
AND LEARNING 2 How Experts Differ from Novices 3 Learning and
Transfer 4 How Children Learn 5 Mind and Brain III TEACHERS AND
TEACHING 6 The Design of Learning Environments 7 Effective
Teaching: Examples in History, Mathematics, and Science 8 Teacher
Learning 9 Technology to Support Learning IV FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR
THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING 10 Conclusions 11 Next Steps for Research
References Biographical Sketches of Committees' Members and Staff
Acknowledgments Index
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