This volume discusses advances in applied nonlinear optimal control with case studies in robotics, mechatronics, and biological systems. The methods avoid complex transformations and singularity problems, retaining the advantages of optimal control.
Pieter Codde (1599-1678)
This is the first complete study of the 17th century Dutch painter Pieter Codde. A contemporary of Rembrandt in Golden Age Amsterdam, this book offers a biography, a stylistic study of his work, and a critical oeuvre catalogue, making a significant contribution to art history.
Language and Speech in Synchrony and Diachrony
This collection examines language and speech in synchrony and diachrony. It covers cross-cultural communication, pragmatics, translation, text, and discourse, analyzing languages from various groups, including the non-literate Yenisei languages.
Language in Focus
Presenting papers from an applied linguistics conference, this book addresses the issues that emerge from the need to apply new approaches, theoretical concepts and methods to educational issues.
Nutrition and Science
Confused by contradictory reports on nutrition? Even many GPs are. This up-to-date summary of nutritional medicine cuts through the noise. It summarises the expert consensus on the most important issues, but also explains where and why there are differences of opinion.
Translation Revisited
This book critiques how knowledge of Africa has been produced. It argues that “translation” based on Western universalism—a claim used to justify imperial expansion—became an attempt to change local norms, institutions, and spiritual values.
This volume explores the ‘living’ usage of language in building and performing the law across academic and professional contexts. These contributions offer multiperspectival approaches to legal discourse, providing an invaluable resource for academics and students.
Agarwal undertakes a process of discovery across civilizations and time periods to unearth the development of the political economy. He offers solutions to guide society away from economic enslavement and to help mitigate the human suffering that results from societal imbalances.
This book provides an up-to-date analysis of Latin American cases brought before the International Court of Justice. It provides summaries of all contentious cases submitted by or against Latin American states before the Court in order to illustrate case law.
This lucid analysis of quantum mechanics emphasizes the fundamentals using Dirac’s notation. It explains the latest topics, like Quantum Computing, and features a rich collection of solved examples. This comprehensive text is ideal for graduate and research students in physics.
Navigate the complexities of Indian pharmaceutical regulations. For professionals and students, this book covers key topics like pilot plant scale-up, technology transfer, and quality management. It is a must-read roadmap for ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance in India.
Arab mythology is made up of nonrational beliefs, which lie beyond scientific verification and are rooted in feeling. In this space, similar to emotions like love or hate, beliefs in deities, spirits, and supernatural forces thrive without requiring proof.
Indian Knowledge Systems and Viksit Bharat 2047
This book explores integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for Viksit Bharat 2047. With contributions by eminent experts, it details IKS applications in LIS, education, & engineering, serving as a vital resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners.
Pleotropic Phytochemicals
This book addresses challenges in the clinical use of plant-derived bioactives, presenting advanced drug delivery systems using micro- and nanotechnologies to enhance therapeutic efficacy, reduce side effects, and improve patient outcomes.
Landscape of Play
This book explores how urban design can integrate children into city life. It highlights innovative, inclusive approaches to play environments and re-naturing cities that support children’s development, fostering a sense of belonging for all ages and abilities.
This visually-rich book compiles the essentials of pediatric orthopedics. Featuring cases from outpatient clinics and emergency departments, it’s a quick-review guide and valuable resource for orthopedic residents, specialists, and students.
For young immigrants and refugees in the Netherlands, ‘othering’ in education harms their development. A sense of belonging is a key predictor of academic success. This book’s message is that education itself must learn that young people urgently need to belong in order to grow.
Plants and their Environment
This book describes the relationship of the plant to its environment, from the cellular to molecular levels. It explains how plants live, function, and grow under stress, covering life processes, climate change adaptation, and the role of crops in our food supply.
Perspectives on Education in Zimbabwe
This collection of essays examines Education 5.0 in Zimbabwe from a decolonial, Zimbabwean perspective. It deconstructs the Eurocentric curriculum, interrogating the challenges and relevance of implementing a new knowledge architecture for contemporary society.
Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
This book describes the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in the geosciences. Using a laser to analyze the chemical composition of rocks, soils, and water, LIBS is a powerful tool for on-site analysis, from handheld analyzers to microscale imaging.
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