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Every leader needs a trusted confidant. For Nathan Bedford Forrest,
one the Civil War's greatest military minds, that man was David
Campbell Kelley. Kelley began adulthood in the clergy, serving for
two years as a missionary in China, and returning home just a year
before the Civil War. He then raised a company of cavalry from his
family's large congregation, which became a part of Forrest's
original regiment. Kelley quickly became Forrest's
second-in-command, assisting in some of his most daring
engagements, offering support in key decisions, and serving as his
unofficial chaplain. Following the war, Kelley returned to
preaching, helped establish Vanderbilt University, and launched a
campaign for governor of Tennessee. Now, for the first time, author
Michael R. Bradley brings Kelley's dynamic life to the fore.
Today, many thoughtful and compassionate Christians are addressing
the challenge of alleviating poverty. But while much progress has
been made, many well-intentioned efforts have led Christians to
actions that are not only ineffective, but leave the most
vulnerable in a worse situation than before. Is there a better
answer? Combining biblical exegesis with proven economic
principles, For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty
equips Christians with both a solid biblical and economic
understanding of how best to care for the poor and foster
sustainable economic development. With contributions from fifteen
leading Christian economists, theologians, historians, and
practitioners, it presents the case for why a multi-faceted
approach is needed, and why a renewed focus on markets and trade
are the world's best hope for alleviating poverty and serving those
in financial need.
To learn to program is to be initiated into an entirely new way
of thinking about engineering, mathematics, and the world in
general. Computation is integral to all modern engineering
disciplines, so the better you are at programming, the better you
will be in your chosen field.
The author departs radically from the typical presentation by
teaching concepts and techniques in a rigorous manner rather than
listing how to use libraries and functions. He presents pointers in
the very first chapter as part of the development of a
computational model that facilitates an ab initio presentation of
subjects such as function calls, call-by-reference, arrays, the
stack, and the heap. The model also allows students to practice the
essential skill of memory manipulation throughout the entire course
rather than just at the end. As a result, this textbook goes
further than is typical for a one-semester course -- abstract data
types and linked lists, for example, are covered in depth. The
computational model will also serve students in their adventures
with programming beyond the course: instead of falling back on
rules, they can think through the model to decide how a new
programming concept fits with what they already know.
The book is appropriate for undergraduate students of
engineering and computer science, and graduate students of other
disciplines. It contains many exercises integrated into the main
text, and the author has made the source code available online.
In recent years, mathematical modelling allied to computer
simulation has emerged as en effective and invaluable design tool
for industry and a discipline in its own right. This has been
reflected in the popularity of the growing number of courses and
conferences devoted to the area. The North East Polytechnics
Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation Group has a balanced
representation of academics and industrialists and, as a Group, has
the objective of promoting a continuing partnership between the
Polytechnics in the North East and local industry. Prior to the
present conference the Group has organised eight conferences with a
variety of themes related to mathematical modelling and computer
simulation. The theme chosen for the Polymodel 9 Conference held in
Newcastle upon Tyne in May 1986 was Industrial Vibration Modelling,
which is particularly approp riate for 'Industry Year' and is an
area which continues to present industry and academics with new and
challenging problems. The aim of the Conference was to calIon and
use the modelling experience of eminent academics and
industrialists who are deeply involved in the solution of vibration
problems. To this end the following four sessions were organised:
(1) Vehicular Vibrations led by keynote speaker Dr S King (Westland
Helicopters Ltd) (2) Acoustics led by Dr M Petyt (Southampton
University) (3) Fluid/Structural Vibrations led by G T Willshare
(British Maritime Technology) (4) Special Problems and Developing
Areas to include nonlinearities, ultrasonics, transients, elastic
stability, etc.
During the past few years the rapid development of computer tech
nology has made high power computing facilities more readily
accessible to a greater proportion of our industrial and academic
community. This development coupled with the recent upsurge in
mathematical modelling and computer simulation has led to signif
icant developments in electromagnetic field theory and its applic
ations to industry. In view of such developments and the present
high interest to both academics and industry the theme chosen for
the Polymodel 6 Conference held at Newcastle upon Tyne in May 1983
was Industrial Electromagnetics Modelling. To date the North East
Polytechnics Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation Group
has organised five successful Polymodel. conferences each with a
different theme. The objectives of the Polymodel group include the
promotion of collaborative research between Newcastle, Sunderland
and Teesside Polytechnics and industry in the areas of mathematical
modelling and computer simulation. The aim of the Polymodel 6
Conference was to call on and use the modelling and
computer.simulation expertise of eminent academics and
industrialists who are deeply involved in the area of electro
magnetics. These proceedings have a twofold purpose in that they
contain current analytical and numerical techniques relevant to
electromagnetic field problems and useful ideas on the modelling
and simulation techniques which are most appropriate. It was also
felt important to include implications. of. computer developments
(both hardware and software) on such work."
Written with graduate and advanced undergraduate students in
mind, this textbook introduces computational logic from the
foundations of first-order logic to state-of-the-art decision
procedures for arithmetic, data structures, and combination
theories. The textbook also presents a logical approach to
engineering correct software. Verification exercises are given to
develop the reader's facility in specifying and verifying software
using logic. The treatment of verification concludes with an
introduction to the static analysis of software, an important
component of modern verification systems. The final chapter
outlines courses of further study.
Written with graduate and advanced undergraduate students in
mind, this textbook introduces computational logic from the
foundations of first-order logic to state-of-the-art decision
procedures for arithmetic, data structures, and combination
theories. The textbook also presents a logical approach to
engineering correct software. Verification exercises are given to
develop the reader's facility in specifying and verifying software
using logic. The treatment of verification concludes with an
introduction to the static analysis of software, an important
component of modern verification systems. The final chapter
outlines courses of further study.
Proceedings of a Seminar in the CEC Agricultural Research
Programme, held in Brussels, November 12-14, 1990
In recent years, mathematical modelling allied to computer
simulation has emerged as en effective and invaluable design tool
for industry and a discipline in its own right. This has been
reflected in the popularity of the growing number of courses and
conferences devoted to the area. The North East Polytechnics
Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation Group has a balanced
representation of academics and industrialists and, as a Group, has
the objective of promoting a continuing partnership between the
Polytechnics in the North East and local industry. Prior to the
present conference the Group has organised eight conferences with a
variety of themes related to mathematical modelling and computer
simulation. The theme chosen for the Polymodel 9 Conference held in
Newcastle upon Tyne in May 1986 was Industrial Vibration Modelling,
which is particularly approp riate for 'Industry Year' and is an
area which continues to present industry and academics with new and
challenging problems. The aim of the Conference was to calIon and
use the modelling experience of eminent academics and
industrialists who are deeply involved in the solution of vibration
problems. To this end the following four sessions were organised:
(1) Vehicular Vibrations led by keynote speaker Dr S King (Westland
Helicopters Ltd) (2) Acoustics led by Dr M Petyt (Southampton
University) (3) Fluid/Structural Vibrations led by G T Willshare
(British Maritime Technology) (4) Special Problems and Developing
Areas to include nonlinearities, ultrasonics, transients, elastic
stability, etc.
Punk rock is a style of music, but it also is a way of thinking
about and interacting with society. As a style of music, the
influence of its energetic arrangements, distorted guitars, and
anti-conformist lyrics is evident in the work of many of the most
important bands from the last 25 years. As an attitude, it
continues to shape (rightly or wrongly) media, design, politics,
and fashion. With honesty, integrity, simplicity, and humor, "What
Every Child Needs to Know About Punk Rock" explains this cultural
phenomenon to young children, helping them to understand the modern
world and, more importantly, the adults in their lives. Written by
two dads -- a child expert and a researcher -- "What Every Child
Needs to Know About Punk Rock" is the book for any adult who wants
to help young children understand the roots of this ongoing
movement.
To learn to program is to be initiated into an entirely new way
of thinking about engineering, mathematics, and the world in
general. Computation is integral to all modern engineering
disciplines, so the better you are at programming, the better you
will be in your chosen field.
The author departs radically from the typical presentation by
teaching concepts and techniques in a rigorous manner rather than
listing how to use libraries and functions. He presents pointers in
the very first chapter as part of the development of a
computational model that facilitates an ab initio presentation of
subjects such as function calls, call-by-reference, arrays, the
stack, and the heap. The model also allows students to practice the
essential skill of memory manipulation throughout the entire course
rather than just at the end. As a result, this textbook goes
further than is typical for a one-semester course -- abstract data
types and linked lists, for example, are covered in depth. The
computational model will also serve students in their adventures
with programming beyond the course: instead of falling back on
rules, they can think through the model to decide how a new
programming concept fits with what they already know.
The book is appropriate for undergraduate students of
engineering and computer science, and graduate students of other
disciplines. It contains many exercises integrated into the main
text, and the author has made the source code available online.
This Element explores the topics of terrorism, counterterrorism,
and the US government's war on terror following the September 11,
2001 terror attacks. It draw on insights from Austrian and public
choice economics. First, the foundations of the economics of
terrorism are discussed emphasizing that the behaviors of
terrorists and counter-terrorists are purposeful and goal-oriented.
Then, the economics of counterterrorism policies and the importance
of institutional change is considered. Next, the three dilemmas
facing liberal societies as it relates to counterterrorism efforts
is focused on. The Element then provides an assessment of the US
government's war on terror. It discusses the origins of the war,
discuss whether it can be judged a success or failure, and consider
some of the main effects both abroad and within the United States.
The final chapter concludes with a discussion of several areas for
future research.
"Translation of Geiste und soziale Wandlungen in der
Menschheitsentwickelung, published by Rudolf Steiner Verlag,
Dornach, Switzerland, 1992"--T.p. verso.
Holidays on a river cruiser are thought to be peaceful and stress
free - this one wasn't. Elaine Forest, a police inspector from the
UK, expected nothing more than a watching brief as she cruised on
the River Danube. However, when you mix an assortment of
characters, including an old hand of stage and screen, a snooty
rival, two yokels, two amazing old ladies, a retired journalist,
and girls out to have fun then blend them with a vain Italian
member of staff, a Russian prince and a large dose of criminality,
the results are anything but predictable. The intervention of
foreign police and the UK 'Border Force' together with smuggling,
subterfuge, murder, farce, audacity and romance, all help to
produce a series of surprising deceptions.
An old shopping arcade transformed into a trendy retail and
business venue. No-one would dream that such an innocuous setting
could hide a plethora of personal dramas, nor would anyone have
suspected the mysteries that would be present inside its walls.
What did it all have to do with events in history that were long
past but not forgotten?
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