The Science of String Instruments

Thomas D. Rossing, "The Science of String Instruments"


ISBN: 1441971092 | 2010 | EPUB | 467 pages | 10 MB


Many performing musicians, as well as instrument builders, are coming to realize the importance of understanding the science of musical instruments. This book explains how string instruments produce sound. It presents basic ideas in simple language, and it also translates some more sophisticated ideas in non-technical language. It should be of interest to performers, researchers, and instrument makers alike.

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Theology as Science in Nineteenth-Century Germany: From F.C. Baur to Ernst Troeltsch

Johannes Zachhuber, "Theology as Science in Nineteenth-Century Germany: From F.C. Baur to Ernst Troeltsch"


2013 | ISBN-10: 0199641919 | 336 pages | PDF | 1,5 MB

This study describes the origin, development and crisis of the German nineteenth-century project of theology as science. Its narrative is focused on the two predominant theological schools during this period, the Tübingen School and the Ritschl School. Their work emerges as a grand attempt to synthesize historical and systematic theology within the twin paradigms of historicism and German Idealism. Engaging in detail with the theological, historical and philosophical scholarship of the story"s protagonists, Johannes Zachhuber reconstructs the basis of this scholarship as a deep belief in the eventual unity of human knowledge. This idealism clashed with the historicist principles underlying much of the scholars" actual research. The tension between these paradigms ran through the entire period and ultimately led to the disintegration of the project at the end of the century.




Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, many of which have never been used in English speaking scholarship before, Zachhuber embeds the essentially theological story he presents within broader intellectual developments in nineteenth century Germany. In spite of its eventual failure, the project of theology as science in nineteenth century Germany is here described as a paradigmatic intellectual endeavour of European modernity with far-reaching significance beyond the confines of a single academic discipline.

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The Design of Well-Structured and Correct Programs (Monographs in Computer Science) [Repost]

The Design of Well-Structured and Correct Programs (Monographs in Computer Science) by Suad Alagic


English | Mar. 28, 1978 | ISBN: 0387902996 | 292 Pages | DJVU | 2.37 MB

The major goal of this book is to present the techniques of top-down program design and verification of program correctness hand-in-hand. It thus aims to give readers a new way of looking at algorithms and their design, synthesizing ten years of research in the process. It provides many examples of program and proof development with the aid of a formal and informal treatment of Hoare"s method of invariants. Modem widely accepted control structures and data structures are explained in detail, together with their formal definitions, as a basis for their use in the design of correct algorithms. We provide and apply proof rules for a wide range of program structures, including conditionals, loops, procedures and recur­ sion. We analyze situations in which the restricted use of gotos can be justified, providing a new approach to proof rules for such situations. We study several important techniques of data structuring, including arrays, files, records and linked structures. The secondary goal of this book is to teach the reader how to use the programming language Pascal. This is the first text to teach Pascal pro­ gramming in a fashion which not only includes advanced algorithms which operate on advanced data structures, but also provides the full axiomatic definition of Pascal due to Wirth and Hoare. Our approach to the language is very different from that of a conventional programming text.

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The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt


English | 2015 | ISBN: 0393081087 | 938 pages | EPUB | 50 MB

A grand tour of the science of cooking explored through popular American dishes, illustrated in full color.




Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that"s perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac "n" cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)―and use a foolproof method that works every time?




As Serious Eats"s culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new―but simple―techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.


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Logical Foundations of Computer Science: International Symposium, LFCS 2007, New York, NY, USA [Repost]

Logical Foundations of Computer Science: International Symposium, LFCS 2007, New York, NY, USA, June 4-7, 2007, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) by Sergei Artemov


English | July 11, 2007 | ISBN: 3540727329 | 516 Pages | PDF | 8.34 MB

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Symposium on Logical Foundations of Computer Science, LFCS 2007, held in New York, NY, USA in June 2007. The volume presents 36 revised refereed papers that address all current aspects of logic in computer science.

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The Science of Marketing: When to Tweet, What to Post, How to Blog, and Other Proven Strategies (repost)

Dan Zarrella, "The Science of Marketing: When to Tweet, What to Post, How to Blog, and Other Proven Strategies"


2013 | ISBN: 1118138279 | 194 pages | EPUB | 4 MB

Scientific marketing research delivers proven marketing tactics and tips


The Science of Marketing applies a scientific approach to the way businesses and brands approach marketing. It uses a combination of marketing, statistical, and psychological research to explain why and, more importantly, how, companies should adapt marketing strategies such as blogging, social media, email marketing, and webinars to achieve maximium results.


The book contradicts what the author calls the "unicorns and rainbows" strategy that simply encourages companies to love their customers and hug their followers. Instead, the book offers more substantial, proven tactics and tips gathered through scientific research and techniques. • Lists what time of day and what day of the week the most retweets occur


• Explains why weekends are best for Facebook sharing, which blog posts lead to comments, why early mornings are best for emails, and how to blog to acquire links


• Describes how to avoid crowding your content




The Science of Marketing provides the research and tools to help you make a stronger impact in the digital marketing space.

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Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending (repost)

Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending by Elizabeth Dunn, Michael Norton


English | ISBN: 1451665067 | 2013 | EPUB | 224 pages | 0,8 MB

If you think money can’t buy happiness, you’re not spending it right. Two rising stars in behavioral science explain how money can buy happiness—if you follow five core principles of smarter spending.




Happy Money offers a tour of new research on the science of spending. Most people recognize that they need professional advice on how to earn, save, and invest their money. When it comes to spending that money, most people just follow their intuitions. But scientific research shows that those intuitions are often wrong.




Happy Money explains why you can get more happiness for your money by following five principles, from choosing experiences over stuff to spending money on others. And the five principles can be used not only by individuals but by companies seeking to create happier employees and provide “happier products” to their customers. Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton show how companies from Google to Pepsi to Crate & Barrel have put these ideas into action.




Along the way, the authors describe new research that reveals that luxury cars often provide no more pleasure than economy models, that commercials can actually enhance the enjoyment of watching television, and that residents of many cities frequently miss out on inexpensive pleasures in their hometowns. By the end of this book, readers will ask themselves one simple question whenever they reach for their wallets: Am I getting the biggest happiness bang for my buck?

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Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions (Oxford Science Publications) by J. M. Yeomans

Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions (Oxford Science Publications) by J. M. Yeomans


English | June 25, 1992 | ISBN: 0198517297, 0198517300 | 161 Pages | DJVU | 1 MB

Recent developments have led to a good understanding of universality: why phase transitions in systems as diverse as magnets, fluids, liquid crystals, and superconductors can be brought under the same theoretical umbrella and accurately described by simple models. This book describes the physics underlying universality and then lays out the theoretical approaches now available for studying phase transitions. Traditional techniques, mean-field theory, series expansions, and the transfer matrix, are described; the Monte Carlo method is covered; and two chapters are devoted to the renormalization group which led to a breakthrough in the field.

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Plato"s Philosophy of Science

Andrew Gregory, "Plato"s Philosophy of Science"


2001 | ISBN-10: 0715629875 | 256 pages | PDF | 40 MB

Seeking to reassess Plato"s views on how we might investigate and explain the natural world, this book argues that many of the common charges against Plato (disinterest, ignorance, dismissal of observation) are unfounded, and that Plato had a series of important and cogent criticisms of the early atomists and other physiologoi. His views on science, and on astronomy and cosmology in particular, develop in interesting ways. It also argues that Plato can best be seen as someone who is struggling with the foundations of scientific realism, and that he has interesting epistemological, cosmological and nomological reasons for his teleological approach.

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Science Fiction Video Games (Repost)

Science Fiction Video Games By Neal Roger Tringham


2014 | 536 Pages | ISBN: 148220388X | PDF | 6 MB

Understand Video Games as Works of Science Fiction and Interactive Stories


Science Fiction Video Games focuses on games that are part of the science fiction genre, rather than set in magical milieux or exaggerated versions of our own world. Unlike many existing books and websites that cover some of the same material, this book emphasizes critical analysis, especially the analysis of narrative. The author analyzes narrative via an original categorization of story forms in games. He also discusses video games as works of science fiction, including their characteristic themes and the links between them and other forms of science fiction.


Delve into a Collection of Science Fiction Games


The beginning chapters explore game design and the history of science-fictional video games. The majority of the text deals with individual science-fictional games and the histories and natures of their various forms, such as the puzzle-based adventure and the more exploratory and immediate computer role-playing game (RPG).

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Gauge Theory and Symplectic Geometry (Nato Science Series C:) by Gert Sabidussi

Gauge Theory and Symplectic Geometry (Nato Science Series C:) by Gert Sabidussi


English | 7 Dec. 2010 | ISBN: 9048148308 | 226 Pages | PDF | 16 MB

Gauge theory, symplectic geometry and symplectic topology are important areas at the crossroads of several mathematical disciplines.

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Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services: From Science to Values and Decision Making (repost)

Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services: From Science to Values and Decision Making (Studies in Ecological Economics, Book 9) by R. Kerry Turner and Marije Schaafsma


English | 2015 | ISBN: 3319172131 | 240 pages | PDF | 5 MB

This book applies the ‘ecosystem services’ framework to coastal environments, showing how it could facilitate an adaptive management strategy. The contributors describe a decision support system (DSS) based on the 3 Ps – pluralism, pragmatism and precaution – that leads to a more flexible, ‘learn by doing’ approach to the stewardship of coastal environments. The book lays out a “Balance Sheets Approach” to formatting, interrogating and presenting data and findings. The opening chapter defines coastal zones, their characteristics and natural resources, and describes their complex and dynamic nature. The chapter shows that large-scale trends and pressures have led to a global loss of 50% of marshes, leading to significant declines in biodiversity and habitat. Part I presents a conceptual framework, describes natural science techniques for coastal and shelf modeling, and describes valuation of ecosystem services. Part II outlines practical ecosystem indicators for coastal and marine ecosystem services, reviews literature on valuation of coastal and marine ecosystem services, explores scenarios, outlines marine and coastal ecosystem services data and offers tools for incorporating data into decision-making. PART III offers case studies including one linking the ecosystem services of Marine Protected Areas to benefits in human wellbeing; and another on valuing blue carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems. Also included are a study of managed realignments and the English coastline and their value estimate transferability; and studies of the impact of jellyfish blooms on recreation in the UK and on fisheries in Italy.

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Influence: Science and Practice (5th Edition) (Repost)

Robert B. Cialdini, "Influence: Science and Practice (5th Edition)"


2008 | ISBN-10: 0205609996 | 272 pages | PDF, EPUB, MOBI | 27 MB

Influence: Science and Practice is an examination of the psychology of compliance (i.e. uncovering which factors cause a person to say “yes” to another"s request).




Written in a narrative style combined with scholarly research, Cialdini combines evidence from experimental work with the techniques and strategies he gathered while working as a salesperson, fundraiser, advertiser, and in other positions inside organizations that commonly use compliance tactics to get us to say “yes.” Widely used in classes, as well as sold to people operating successfully in the business world, the eagerly awaited revision of Influence reminds the reader of the power of persuasion.




Cialdini organizes compliance techniques into six categories based on psychological principles that direct human behavior: reciprocation, consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity.

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Systematicity: The Nature of Science

Paul Hoyningen-Huene, "Systematicity: The Nature of Science"


2013 | ISBN-10: 0199985057, 0190298332 | 304 pages | PDF | 2 MB

In Systematicity, Paul Hoyningen-Huene answers the question "What is science?" by proposing that scientific knowledge is primarily distinguished from other forms of knowledge, especially everyday knowledge, by being more systematic. "Science" is here understood in the broadest possible sense, encompassing not only the natural sciences but also mathematics, the social sciences, and the humanities. The author develops his thesis in nine dimensions in which it is claimed that science is more systematic than other forms of knowledge: regarding descriptions, explanations, predictions, the defense of knowledge claims, critical discourse, epistemic connectedness, an ideal of completeness, knowledge generation, and the representation of knowledge. He compares his view with positions on the question held by philosophers from Aristotle to Nicholas Rescher. The book concludes with an exploration of some consequences of Hoyningen-Huene"s view concerning the genesis and dynamics of science, the relationship of science and common sense, normative implications of the thesis, and the demarcation criterion between science and pseudo-science.

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Teaching Secondary Chemistry (Ase Science Practice)

Teaching Secondary Chemistry (Ase Science Practice) by Michael Reiss


English | Jan. 9, 2012 | ISBN: 1444124315 | 318 Pages | PDF | 10.78 MB

This book will provide invaluable support whether you are a newly-qualified science teacher, an experienced teacher of biology who wants to extend the range of strategies and approached used, a physicist or chemist who has to teach biology, or a student training to be a teacher. Each chapter covers a broad section of the curriculum and is divided into topics. For each topic the book covers: The pupil"s possible Previous knowledge A suggested Teaching sequence with activities necessary to cover the basic biology Warnings about pupils" misconceptions, common problems with individual activities and safety issues Further activities that develop the pupils" understanding of the topic Enhancement ideas that relate the science to everyday contexts and provide new ideas for experienced teachers Suggestions for using ICT This second edition reflects the latest requirement of the National Curriculum, GCSE specifications, ideas from recent curriculum development projects and the current availability of IT. This book draws on the experience of a wide range of teachers and those involved in science education. It has been produced as part of the Association for Science Education"s commitment to supporting science teacher by disseminating best practice and new ideas to enhance teaching.

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Internationalisation and Globalisation in Mathematics and Science Education (repost)

Internationalisation and Globalisation in Mathematics and Science Education by Bill Atweh and Angela Calabrese Barton


English | 2007-11-14 | ISBN: 1402059078, 140208790X | PDF | 542 pages | 3 MB

This book aims to develop theoretical frameworks of the phenomena of internationalisation and globalisation and identify related ethical, moral, political and economic issues facing mathematics and science educators. It provides a wide representation of views some of which are not often represented in international publications. This is the first book to deal with issues of globalisation and internationalisation in mathematics and science education.

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New Challenges to Philosophy of Science (repost)

New Challenges to Philosophy of Science (The Philosophy of Science in a European Perspective) by Hanne Andersen and Dennis Dieks


English | 2013-05-29 | ISBN: 9400758448, 940079245X | PDF | 512 pages | 3 MB

This volume is a serious attempt to open up the subject of European philosophy of science to real thought, and provide the structural basis for the interdisciplinary development of its specialist fields, but also to provoke reflection on the idea of ‘European philosophy of science’. This efforts should foster a contemporaneous reflection on what might be meant by philosophy of science in Europe and European philosophy of science, and how in fact awareness of it could assist philosophers interpret and motivate their research through a stronger collective identity. The overarching aim is to set the background for a collaborative project organising, systematising, and ultimately forging an identity for, European philosophy of science by creating research structures and developing research networks across Europe to promote its development.

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Mastering Python for Data Science

Mastering Python for Data Science by Samir


English | 31 Aug. 2015 | ISBN: 1784390151 | 294 Pages | EPUB/MOBI/PDF (True) | 30.1 MB

If you are a Python developer who wants to master the world of data science then this book is for you. Some knowledge of data science is assumed.




Explore the world of data science through Python and learn how to make sense of data




About This Book




Master data science methods using Python and its libraries


Create data visualizations and mine for patterns


Advanced techniques for the four fundamentals of Data Science with Python – data mining, data analysis, data visualization, and machine learning




What You Will Learn




Manage data and perform linear algebra in Python


Derive inferences from the analysis by performing inferential statistics


Solve data science problems in Python


Create high-end visualizations using Python


Evaluate and apply the linear regression technique to estimate the relationships among variables.


Build recommendation engines with the various collaborative filtering algorithms


Apply the ensemble methods to improve your predictions


Work with big data technologies to handle data at scale




In Detail




Data science is a relatively new knowledge domain which is used by various organizations to make data driven decisions. Data scientists have to wear various hats to work with data and to derive value from it. The Python programming language, beyond having conquered the scientific community in the last decade, is now an indispensable tool for the data science practitioner and a must-know tool for every aspiring data scientist. Using Python will offer you a fast, reliable, cross-platform, and mature environment for data analysis, machine learning, and algorithmic problem solving.




This comprehensive guide helps you move beyond the hype and transcend the theory by providing you with a hands-on, advanced study of data science.




Beginning with the essentials of Python in data science, you will learn to manage data and perform linear algebra in Python. You will move on to deriving inferences from the analysis by performing inferential statistics, and mining data to reveal hidden patterns and trends. You will use the matplot library to create high-end visualizations in Python and uncover the fundamentals of machine learning. Next, you will apply the linear regression technique and also learn to apply the logistic regression technique to your applications, before creating recommendation engines with various collaborative filtering algorithms and improving your predictions by applying the ensemble methods.




Finally, you will perform K-means clustering, along with an analysis of unstructured data with different text mining techniques and leveraging the power of Python in big data analytics.




Style and approach




This book is an easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide on data science using Python. The topics covered in the book can all be used in real world scenarios.

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