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Historic Preservation Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells)


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2014 | 500 Pages | ISBN: 0314180443 | EPUB | 1 MB
Historic Preservation Law in a Nutshell provides the first-ever in-depth summary of historic preservation law within its local, state, tribal, federal, and international contexts. Historic Preservation is a burgeoning area of law that includes aspects of property, land use, environmental, constitutional, cultural resources, international, and Native American law. This book covers the primary federal statutes, and many facets of state statutes, dealing with the protection and preservation of historic resources. It also includes key topics like the designation process, federal agency obligations, local regulation, takings and other constitutional concerns, and real estate development issues.Click here to read a book review from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Bankruptcy in a Nutshell (Nutshells)


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English | May 24, 2021 | ISBN: 1647082544 | 438 pages | PDF | 1.82 Mb
This classic student text, used by tens of thousands of law students for almost 50 years, has been revised to reflect changes in the Bankruptcy Code, changes in case law, changes in bankruptcy practices, and changes in bankruptcy casebooks. For example, there is a Chapter on new Subdivision V which affects most small business cases and a new separate Chapter on Section 363 Sales which affects most large business cases. Today’s bankruptcy courses are now much more than just the avoiding powers, and discharge. As bankruptcy classes have become more comprehensive, students have found this short book even more helpful in comprehending reading assignments, contributing to class discussions, and answering exam questions.

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Optimization and Optimal Control in a Nutshell


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 9819781663 | 144 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 28 MB
This book concisely presents the optimization process and optimal control process with examples and simulations to help self-learning and better comprehension. It starts with function optimization and constraint inclusion and then extends to functional optimization using the calculus of variations. The development of optimal controls for continuous-time, linear, open-loop systems is presented using Lagrangian and Pontryagin-Hamiltonian methods, showing how to introduce the end-point conditions in time and state. The closed-loop optimal control for linear systems with a quadratic cost function, well-known as the linear quadratic regulator (LQR) is developed for both time-bound and time-unbounded conditions. Some control systems need to maximize performance alongside cost minimization. The Pontryagin’s maximum principle is presented in this regard with clear examples that show the practical implementation of it. It is shown through examples how the maximum principle leads to control switching and Bang-Bang control in certain types of systems. The application of optimal controls in discrete-time open-loop systems with the quadratic cost is presented and then extended to the closed-loop control, which results in the model predictive control (MPC). Throughout the book, examples and Matlab simulation codes are provided for the learner to practice the contents in each section. The aligned lineup of content helps the learner develop knowledge and skills in optimal control gradually and quickly.

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SQL in a Nutshell A Desktop Quick Reference (4th Edition)


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English | 2022 | ISBN: 1492088862 | 1455 Pages | AZW3 (True) | 7 MB
For programmers, analysts, and database administrators, this Nutshell guide is the essential reference for the SQL language used in today’s most popular database products. This new fourth edition clearly documents SQL commands according to the latest ANSI/ISO standard and details how those commands are implemented in Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and Oracle 19c, as well as in the MySQL 8, MariaDB 10.5, and PostgreSQL 14 open source database products.

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IB Economics in a Nutshell Exam study guide


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English | 2015 | ISBN: 9609359310 | PDF | pages: 110 | 11.1 mb
The Nutshell guide is a compact presentation of everything a student needs to know to excel in IB economics exams. Written by the author of a highly popular and respected IB economics textbook, it includes key definitions, diagrams, theories, examples and evaluation. There are worked problems of all quantitative requirements, and a unique system of colours that facilitates quick review. Following the IB syllabus closely, it ensures that no syllabus topic is omitted and allows for the most efficient use of students’ time. "This book really does what its title suggests and puts the entire IB HL and SL Economics course content into a wonderfully convenient and beautifully constructed ‘nutshell’. It will prove to be an invaluable asset for students and teachers of IB Economics alike, making life for both groups considerably easier!" (Henry Tiller – former Chief Examiner for IB Economics, London) "A concise time saver! It follows the syllabus to the letter and is very thorough. Before covering a topic, I double-check The Nutshell so as not to miss a thing. My students were thrilled to have it before their exams." (Teacher, Kaohsiung American School, Taiwan) "The Nutshell is a concise, easy to use exam study guide – an excellent resource for students to complement their textbook and class notes. My students have described it as ‘a life-saver’ and ‘indispensable’." (Teacher, ENKA Schools, Istanbul) "It’s amazing. It makes me feel so safe because all the answers are placed together with all the questions." (Student, Psychiko College, Athens) "Today I had my economics test in which the majority of my class used the Nutshell book and it was the first time I saw everybody walk out of the exam with a smile on their faces. It helped us so much in revising the macroeconomic objectives especially because of the evaluation boxes. Thank you once again!" (Student, Overseas Family School, Singapore) "An amazing energy-saver book." (Student, Moraitis School, Athens)

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