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The Philosophy of History An Introduction


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English | ISBN: 082648848X | 2008 | 272 pages | PDF | 51 MB
This is the definitive companion to the study of the philosophy of history. It provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to all the major philosophical concepts, issues and debates raised by history. Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and history, the structure and content closely reflect the way the philosophy of history is studied and taught.

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System Dynamics and Mechanical Vibrations An Introduction


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English | PDF | 2000 | 399 Pages | ISBN : 3540671447 | 34.9 MB
The Aim ofthe Book. This book is concerned with the subjects of vibrations and system dynamics on an integrated basis. Design engineers find themselves confronted with demands made on machin ery, structures and dynamic systems which are increasing at such a rate that dy namic performance requirements are always rising. Hence, advances in analysis and design techniques have to keep pace with recent developments in strong lightweight materials, more extensive knowledge of materials properties and structural loading. Whereas the excitation applied to structures is always increas ing, the machine mass and damping is reduced. Consequently, unwanted vibra tions can have very serious effects on dynamic systems. It is, therefore, essential to carry out vibration analysis as an inherent part of machine design. The problems arising either from the observed or predicted dynamic behaviour of systems are of particular interest in control theory. Vibration theory places emphasis on analysis, which implies determining the response to given excita tions, and any design amounts to changing the system parameters so as to bring about a satisfactory response. The improvement in performance achieved by changing solely the parameters of the mechanical system is very limited. How ever, a new approach to system design has proved to be more successful. It con sists of designing forces that, when exerted on the system, produce a satisfactory response. This approach, known as control, has become a ubiquitous part of the engineering curriculum, completing the conventional mechanical disciplines.

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Song of Songs An Introduction and Study Guide The Bible’s Only Love Poem


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English | ISBN: 0567674711 | 2022 | 136 pages | PDF | 12 MB
The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is an unusual book to find in the Bible. As the Bible’s only love poem, the Song offers a unique picture of relations between the sexes in biblical times. Unlike other biblical books, it consists entirely of dialogue. It looks at love from both a woman’s and a man’s point of view, and shows the reader what love is like exclusively through what lovers say about it.

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Quantum Field Theory An Introduction


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English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 409 Pages | ISBN : 9819954096 | 31.9 MB
This textbook is intended to be used in an introductory course in quantum field theory. It assumes the standard undergraduate education of a physics major and it is designed to appeal to a wide array of physics graduate students, from those studying theoretical and experimental high energy physics to those interested in condensed matter, optical, atomic, nuclear and astrophysicists. It includes a thorough development of the field theoretic approach to nonrelativistic many-body physics as a step in developing a broad-based working knowledge of some of the basic aspects of quantum field theory. It presents a logical, step by step systematic development of relativistic field theory and of functional techniques and their applications to perturbation theory with Feynman diagrams, renormalization, and basic computations in quantum electrodynamics.

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Proverbs An Introduction and Study Guide Wisdom Calls


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English | ISBN: 1350187860 | 2023 | 144 pages | EPUB, PDF | 1453 KB + 2 MB
This study guide introduces students to the Book of Proverbs from the Old Testament. Zoltán Schwáb examines the book’s structure and characteristics; covers the latest Biblical scholarship, including historical and interpretive issues; and considers a range of scholarly approaches from historical-critical through feminist to theological.

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Neuropsychoanalysis An Introduction to Neuroscience and Psychodynamic Therapy


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English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 44 Pages | ISBN : 3658408901 | 0.6 MB
Neuroscience and psychoanalysis initially appear as two fundamentally different, incompatible approaches to human experience and behavior. However, from the very beginning of the development of psychoanalysis, there have been repeated efforts to ground psychoanalytic concepts and processes in neuroscience. On the other hand, psychoanalysis provides a comprehensive model of the human psyche in all its complexity and dynamics, which could help to understand the diverse and often highly specialized findings of modern brain research in their entirety. This book summarizes the current state of research in this area of intersection between depth psychology and brain research and elaborates how both practitioners and basic researchers can benefit from a fruitful exchange between the two disciplines.

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Moral Judgement An Introduction through Anglo-American, German and French Philosophy


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English | ISBN: 1786615169 | 2022 | 236 pages | EPUB, PDF | 412 KB + 1339 KB
This book is the first to introduce readers to contemporary philosophical works on moral judgement stemming from France, Germany and the Anglo-American world – many of which remain untranslated. By integrating Kantian and Aristotelian reflections on this subject, the author combines historiography and critical reflection to offer a rich picture of what it means to make good moral decisions.

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