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The Brass Bed : A Novel By Jennifer Stevenson

coolsanth — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:11:43 GMT

The Brass Bed : A Novel By Jennifer Stevenson
Publisher: Ballantine Books (April 29, 2008) | ISBN-10: 0345486684 | ENG | PDF | 1.1 MB | 308 Pages

Main Street : A Novel By Sinclair Lewis

coolsanth — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:26:58 GMT

Main Street : A Novel By Sinclair Lewis
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press (2001) | ISBN-10: 0451526821 | ENG | PDF | 462 Pages | 1.3 MB

Main Street is a satirical novel written by Sinclair Lewis, and published in 1920.Sinclair Lewis (February 7, 1885 – January 10, 1951) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters."His works are known for their insightful and critical views of American society and capitalist values, as well as their strong characterizations of modern working women.

Babbitt : A Novel By Sinclair Lewis

coolsanth — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:07:20 GMT

Babbitt : A Novel By Sinclair Lewis
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press (2001) | ISBN-10: 0553214861 | ENG | PDF | 344 Pages | 1 MB

Babbitt, first published in 1922, is a novel by Sinclair Lewis. Largely a satire of American culture, society, and behavior, its main theme focuses on the power of conformity, and the vacuity of middle-class American life.Babbitt was filmed in 1924 as a silent film, and again in 1934 as a talkie, both times by Warner Bros. The 1934 film starred Guy Kibbee as George Babbitt.Sinclair Lewis (February 7, 1885 – January 10, 1951) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. In 1930, he became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new types of characters."

Algebras of Linear Transformation

coolsanth — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:16:12 GMT

This book is concerned with the study of algebras of linear transformation acting on finite-dimensional vector spaces, which in one guise or another arise in various parts of modern mathematics. The book's aims are: (i) to give an exposition of the basic theory of finite-dimensional algebras at a level that is appropriate for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students, and (ii) to provide the mathematical foundation that prepares the reader for the advanced study of any one of several fields of mathematics. Indeed, the most important features of the book are the novelty of the selection of topics and the level of accessibility in which these topics are treated. The book features a relatively new approach to finite-dimensional operator algebras which is based on algebraic rather than functional-analytic methods. The reader who acquires a good understanding of the basic theory of algebras is well-positioned to appreciate results in operator algebras, representation theory, linear algebra, and ring theory.

Word Controlled Humans By John Harland

coolsanth — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:44:31 GMT

Word Controlled Humans By John Harland
Publisher: Noontide Pr (December 1986) | ISBN-10: 0317532979 | ENG | PDF | 108 Pages | 520 KB

The processes that turn individual humans into monstrous group organisms is the significant aspect of history on which this book focuses. "Civil" and "religious" groups, growing into powers by destruction of individual souls and control of individual will, receive the same examination — with no glorified generalities glossing over the horror that sharp focus reveals.Concerned primarily with the word conditioning that now dominates America and Europe, this work highlights the need to first remove the obstructions from our own eyes — before trying to correct the faults of others. The history and current practices in our own conditioning are examined from a new perspective. No issues are dodged. A surprising view of Christianity is controversial and cogent.

The Engineering of Sport 7: Vol. 2

coolsanth — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:24:09 GMT

The Engineering of Sport 7: Vol. 2
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 6, 2008) | ISBN-10: 2287094121 | ENG | PDF | 682 Pages

This proceedings volume of the ISEA 2008 examines sports engineering, an interdisciplinary subject which encompasses and integrates not only sports science and classical engineering but also aims to bridge the gap between the analysis of the equipment and the athlete himself. The areas of interest include the mechanics, biomechanics and dynamics of sport, the physiology, anatomy and the analysis of movement, instrumentation, equipment design, surface interaction, materials and modelling, and many others. These various topics could be part of technology applications practically in every sport. The proceedings will be of particular interest among others to Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Sports Science Departments and will act as a forum where research, industry and the sports sector can exchange state of the art technology, dedicated knowledge and innovative ideas.

Development and Dreams: The Urban Legacy of the 2010 Football World Cup

coolsanth — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:39:37 GMT

Development and Dreams: The Urban Legacy of the 2010 Football World Cup
Publisher: HSRC Press (Sep 2009) | ISBN-10: 0796922500 | ENG | PDF | 328 Pages | 2.3 MB

â Post-apartheid South Africaâ s first, major, opening-gambit on the global roulette wheel of international sporting events and marketing exposure happens in 2010.What are the likely costs and benefits, and the social issues? This book includes a balanced and largely unsentimental mix of assessments of South Africaâ s prospects in these regards. It is based upon the most important independent research on this subject.â - Dr Jeff McCarthy, Senior Consultant, Centre for Development and Enterprise â At this moment of economic crisis, political transition and deepening social polarisation, the 2010 World Cup represents a barbed opportunity for South Africa. Given what is at stake, we owe a huge debt to the authors of this comprehensive, engaged and creative work. I have no doubt it will become the touchstone of a much needed national conversation that should be read by all concerned.

Deadstock : A Novel By Jeffrey Thomas

coolsanth — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:19:38 GMT

Deadstock : A Novel By Jeffrey Thomas
Publisher: Solaris (February 27, 2007) | ISBN-10: 1844164470 | ENG | PDF | 399 Pages | 2.1 MB

Living human skin is the latest designer fabric, mobile phones call the dead and genetics corporations manufacture headless livestock for the butcher in the latest dispatch from Thomas's Punktown, a vividly realized, ultra-bleak off-world cityscape, in which bloody terror and sci-fi spectacle meld to ferocious effect. The central plot—from which there are a number of strange digressions—concerns Jeremy Stake, an interdimensional war veteran and private eye who's constantly aggravated by his involuntary, Zelig-like ability to mimic those around him. His latest assignment is to track down a missing one-of-a-kind bio-doll manufactured specially for a genetics tycoon's daughter—a toy that isn't quite as defenseless as its teenage owner presumes. When describing the intricacies of Punktown's macabre culture, Thomas's prose sizzles, but the setup proves largely superfluous to the narrative, propelled by splatter-happy action and firefight climaxes, along with occasionally stilted exposition regarding extradimensional deities.

Making Game: An Essay on Hunting, Familiar Things, and the Strangeness of Being Who One Is

coolsanth — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:03:41 GMT

Making Game: An Essay on Hunting, Familiar Things, and the Strangeness of Being Who One Is
Publisher: Au Press (February 28, 2009) | ISBN-10: 1897425287 | ENG | PDF | 168 Pages | 1.08 MB

"Making Game" is a mixed-genre composition in which the author reflects on the philosophical and ethical implications of hunting wild game. Through the activity of hunting, Atkinson finds a connection to the roots of his identity: both his family history and his sense of self.This engaging essay is informed by the author's significant background of scholarly engagement with the phenomenological tradition in modern philosophy, represented by the work of Husserl, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty.

Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive

coolsanth — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:05:55 GMT

Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive
Publisher : J-Lab and the Knight Citizen News Network | ISBN : N/A | PDF | ENG | 1.97 MB | 132 Pages

This is a book about people, not technology. Sure, there’s a lot of technology in the pages to follow, but if you boil it all down to its core, its essence, you’ll find people trying to extend a noble and grounded craft into a new and unpredictable landscape. And it’s the people who matter, not the latest software or Web site. If the people in this equation learn how make technology work for them, the rest is just details

Rheological Methods in Food Process Engineering

coolsanth — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:43:52 GMT

Rheological Methods in Food Process Engineering
Publisher: Freeman Press; 2nd edition (January 1996) | ISBN-10: 0963203614 | ENG | PDF | 428 Pages | 1.3 MB

Bioprocessing Pipelines: Rheology and Analysis

coolsanth — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:22:11 GMT

Bioprocessing Pipelines: Rheology and Analysis
Publisher: Freeman Press (January 2006) | ISBN-10: 0963203622 | ENG | PDF | 173 Pages | 2.02 MB

The intended audience for this book is students, technologists, and practicing engineers interested in processing biological fluids, primarily food and pharmaceutical fluids. These materials are subjected to a variety of mechanical forces and thermal treatments during processing. Our work is designed for self-study; and, after sufficient effort, we hope readers will be able to: 1) Explain the basic principles of fluid rheology needed to examine bioprocessing pipeline design problems; 2) Determine (using an appropriate instrument) the rheological properties of biological fluids needed to calculate pipeline design parameters; 3) Solve pumping problems (for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids) using the mechanical energy balance equation as the framework for the analysis; 4) Characterize the shear and thermal treatments given to biological materials in fluid processing systems.

The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton

coolsanth — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:01:55 GMT

The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications (10 April 2005) | ISBN-10: 1930585209 | ENG | PDF | 174 Pages | 640 KB

Walton's popular classic treatise on fishing goes far beyond techniques, as it embraces a life that values serenity and appreciation for creation. Some of the natural history lore is antiquated, but keen intelligence and good humor express themselves in a readable and enjoyable manner.

A Farewell to Oz : A Novel By March Laumer

coolsanth — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:05:00 GMT

A Farewell to Oz : A Novel By March Laumer
Publisher: Vanitas Press (January 1, 2007) | ASIN: B002AD2QBG | PDF | ENG | 229 pages | 600 KB

This is it, jam-packed with EVERYONE who's ever been to Oz, written about it, illustrated it, been in a movie about it, or was a character in it. March Laumer's last Oz book.

A Fisherman's Tale : A Novel By Oliver Clone

coolsanth — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:51:35 GMT

A Fisherman's Tale : A Novel By Oliver Clone
Publisher: Lulu.com; 2 edition (November 15, 2006) | ISBN-10: 1430301244 | ENG | PDF | 268 Pages | 1.13 MB

The story showed incredible strength by the protagonist. The book showed a good moral fiber in portraying the goodness in Noah. The book allows you to take off and follow the journey of Noah and become part of the fantasy. It allows the readers imagination to sweep them away so to speak. And the way Noah percivers and urges others to strive on leads the reader believing they too can do anything all they need to do is believe. The book had its quirks but overall was very good, well written with a certain magic behind it. its an enjoyable read.

The Old Curiosity Shop : A Novel By Charles Dickens

coolsanth — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:12:52 GMT

The Old Curiosity Shop : A Novel By Charles Dickens
Publisher: Dover Publications (July 15, 2003) | ISBN-10: 0486426793 | ENG | PDF | 1.2 MB | 570 Pages

The emotional tale of Little Nell and her doting grandfather was an immediate popular success in 1840-41. Played out against the backdrop of a cold and brutal London, the twosome abandon their home to escape debt and roam the countryside as beggars. Relentlessly pursued by a malicious moneylender and encountering ne'er-do-wells, con artists, and the persevering poor, they also find goodness and generosity, love and loyalty. Dickens' proficiency in creating richly diverse characters are evident in this tale that brims with pathos and villainy.

Barnaby Rudge - A Tale of the Riots of Eighty : A Novel By Charles Dickens

coolsanth — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:47:19 GMT

Barnaby Rudge - A Tale of the Riots of Eighty : A Novel By Charles Dickens
Publisher: Penguin Classics (April 29, 2003) | ISBN-10: 0140437282 | ENG | PDF | 674 Pages | 1.5 MB

Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty - Historical novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1841. Barnaby Rudge was Dickens' first attempt at a historical novel. It is set in the late 18th century and presents with great vigor and understanding (and some ambivalence of attitude) the spectacle of large-scale mob violence. In a case of mistaken identification, Barnaby Rudge, the mentally retarded son of a murderer, is arrested as a leader of a mob of anti-Catholic rioters. Subsequently jailed and sentenced to death, he is pardoned at the scaffold.

The Life of the Spider By J. Henri Fabre

coolsanth — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:12:41 GMT

The Life of the Spider By J. Henri Fabre
Publisher: Dodo Press (January 31, 2007) | ISBN-10: 1406516538 | ENG | PDF | 137 Pages | 540 KB

The Spider has a bad name - to most of us, she represents an odious, noxious animal, which every one hastens to crush under foot. Against this summary verdict the observer sets the beast's industry, its talent as a weaver, its wiliness in the chase, its tragic nuptials and other characteristics of great interest. Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous and that is her crime and the primary cause of the repugnance wherewith she inspires us. Poisonous, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims which it catches; but there is a wide difference between killing a Midge and harming a man. However immediate in its effects upon the insect entangled in the fatal web, the Spider's poison is not serious for us and causes less inconvenience than a Gnat-bite. That, at least, is what we can safely say as regards the great majority of the! Spiders of our regions.

Great Astronomers By S. Robert Ball

coolsanth — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:04:36 GMT

Great Astronomers By S. Robert Ball
Publisher: IndyPublish (February 11, 2009) | ISBN-10: 1437894011 | ENG | PDF | 600 KB | 162 Pages

This work enlists the services of men who worked in the field of Astronomy. Ball has chronicled the lives of all great astronomers and provided glimpses of their personal lives as well as their interests and their era. This gives a deep understanding of their work and discoveries.Includes detailed discussion on all of the great astronomers, including Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Flamsteed and Herschel. By the mathematician, Irish astronomer to Lord Rosse in 1865, Irish Astronomer-Royal in 1874 and writer of popular science books.

The Survivors of the Chancellor : A Novel By Jules Verne

coolsanth — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:49:20 GMT

The Survivors of the Chancellor : A Novel By Jules Verne
Publisher: Tark Classic Fiction (February 26, 2009) | ISBN-10: 1604503564 | ENG | PDF | 392 KB | 132 Pages

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author who pioneered the science-fiction genre. He is best known for novels such as Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). Verne wrote about space, air and underwater travel before air travel and practical submarines were invented, and before practical means of space travel had been devised. He is the third most translated author in the world, according to Index Translationum. Some of his books have been made into films.