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Computer science : the hardware, software and heart of it by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Introduction -- Computation: A Brief History Prior to 1900 -- The Heart of Computer Science -- The Software of Computer Science, Computer Programming from Fortran to C++ -- The Hardware of Computer Science -- Operating Systems -- Computer Networks -- High Performance Computing and Communication (HPCC) -- Programming for Distributed Computing -- Databases -- Computer Security: Cryptographic Methods, Public Key Cryptography, RSA, ECC -- Complexity Theory -- Multi-variate (Parameterized) Complexity -- Quantum Computing -- Numerical Thinking in Algorithm Design and Analysis -- Fuzzy Logic and Computer Science -- Statistics of the Field.…”
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Teaching earth science

Subjects: “…Earth sciences Study and teaching.…”

The science of string instruments by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Cover13; -- Contents13; -- Contributors13; -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 A Brief History of the Science of String Instruments -- 1.1.1 Bowed String Instruments -- 1.1.2 Lutes and Guitars -- 1.1.3 Harpsichords, Clavichords, and Dulcimers -- 1.1.4 Piano -- 1.1.5 Electric and Virtual String Instruments -- 1.2 Modal Analysis of String Instruments -- 1.2.1 Experimental Modal Testing -- 1.2.2 Mathematical Modal Analysis -- 1.2.3 Sound Field Analysis -- 1.2.4 Holographic Modal Analysis -- References -- 2 Plucked Strings -- 2.1 Transverse Waves on a String -- 2.1.1 Impulsive Waves, Reflection, and Interference -- 2.1.2 Standing Waves -- 2.2 Plucked String: Time and Frequency Analyses -- 2.3 Force Exerted by the String -- 2.4 Plucking -- References -- 3 Guitars and Lutes -- 3.1 Acoustic Guitars -- 3.1.1 The Guitar as a System of Coupled Vibrators -- 3.1.2 Force Exerted by the Vibrating String -- 3.1.3 Frequency Response of Guitars -- 3.2 Vibrations of the Guitar Body -- 3.2.1 Normal Modes of Vibration -- 3.2.2 Modes of Component Parts -- 3.2.3 Coupling of the Top Plate to the Air Cavity: Two-Oscillator Model -- 3.2.4 Coupling to the Back Plate: Three-Oscillator Model -- 3.2.5 Low-Frequency Resonances of a Guitar Body -- 3.2.6 Modal Shapes -- 3.3 String Forces -- 3.4 Sound Radiation -- 3.5 Quality -- 3.5.1 Influence of Design and Construction -- 3.5.2 The Bridge -- 3.5.3 Thickness of the Top Plate and Braces -- 3.5.4 Asymmetrical and Radial Bracing -- 3.6 A Family of Scaled Guitars -- 3.7 Synthetic Materials -- 3.8 Other Families of Guitars -- 3.9 Electric Guitars -- 3.9.1 Body Vibrations and Dead Spots -- 3.9.2 Electric Bass -- 3.10 Lutes -- 3.10.1 Acoustics of the European Short Lute -- 3.10.2 Acoustics of the Turkish Long-Necked Lute -- 3.11 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 4 Portuguese Guitar -- 4.1 Origins -- 4.2 Types and Characteristics -- 4.3 Vibroacoustic Behavior -- 4.4 Subjective Acoustical Quality Evaluation -- 4.4.1 Objective Parameters -- 4.4.2 Listening Tests -- 4.4.3 Test Conditions -- 4.4.4 Test Procedure -- 4.5 Results -- 4.5.1 Subjective Tests -- 4.5.2 Objective Tests -- References -- 5 Banjo -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Banjo Anatomy -- 5.3 Banjo Sound -- 5.4 Head Modes -- 5.5 Harmonics Analysis -- 5.6 Resonators -- 5.8 Tone Rings, Rims, and Neck -- 5.9 Summary -- References -- 6 Mandolin Family Instruments -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Types of Mandolins -- 6.2.1 Neapolitan Mandolins -- 6.2.2 Flatback Mandolins -- 6.2.3 Cylinderback Mandolins and Other Unique Designs -- 6.2.4 Archtop Mandolins, Oval Sound Hole -- 6.2.5 Archtop Mandolins, f-Holes -- 6.2.6 Mandolas, Octave Mandolins, and Mandocellos -- 6.3 Normal Modes of Vibration and Holographic Interferometry -- 6.4 Normal Mode Shapes in Mandolins -- 6.5 Normal Mode Frequencies in Different Types of Mandolins -- 6.6 Sustain in Mandolins -- 6.7 Other Mandolin Family Instruments: Normal Modes in Two Mandolas -- 6.8 Mandocellos -- 6.9 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 7 Psalteries and Zithers -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Influence of Stresses in Strings on the Instruments Shape -- 7.3 Plucking Stiffness, and Strength of a Plucked String -- 7.4 String Materials -- 7.5 A.…”
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Metacognition in science education : trends in current research by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Metacognition in science education : definitions, constituents, and their intricate relation with cognition -- Reading science : how a naive view of reading hinders so much else -- Metacognitive knowledge and field-based science learning in an outdoor environmental education program -- The role of metacognition in students' understanding and transfer of explanatory structures in science -- Self-regulated learning and conceptual development in young children : the development of biological understanding -- The role of knowledge integration in learning chemistry with dynamic visualization -- The relationship between metacognition and the ability to pose questions in chemical education -- Explicit teaching of meta-strategic knowledge : definitions, students' learning, and teachers' professional development -- A metacognitive teaching strategy for pre-service teachers : collaborative diagnosis of conceptual understanding in science -- Toward convergence of critical thinking, metacognition, and reflection : illustrations from natural and social sciences, teacher education and classroom practice.…”
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MATLAB® recipes for earth sciences 3rd ed. by Trauth, Martin H.

Contents: “…Preface; Contents; 1 Data Analysis in Earth Sciences; 2 Introduction to MATLAB; 3 Univariate Statistics; 4 Bivariate Statistics; 5 Time-Series Analysis; 6 Signal Processing; 7 Spatial Data; 8 Image Processing; 9 Multivariate Statistics; 10 Statistics on Directional Data; General Index.…”
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Materials science for structural geology by Paterson, M. S.

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Completing dissertations in the behavioral sciences and education 1st ed. by Long, Thomas J., 1938-

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The inclusion of environmental education in science teacher education by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Exploring Environmental Education Through Ecofeminism: Narratives of Embodiment of Science /…”
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Advances in neuro-information processing : 15th international conference, ICONIP 2008, Auckland, New Zealand, November 25-28, 2008 ; revised selected papers. Part I by ICONIP (Conference) Auckland, N.Z.), SpringerLink (Online service)

Subjects: “…Neural networks (Computer science) Congresses.…”
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Models and modeling : cognitive tools for scientific enquiry by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…PART I -- Theory Formation and Modeling in Science Education -- Chapter 1. Modeling and the Future of Science Learning, Richard K. …”
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Community structure of complex networks by Shen, Huawei

Subjects: “…Computer science.…”
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Symmetry rules : how science and nature are founded on symmetry by Rosen, Joe, 1937-

Contents: “…Front Matter; The Concept of Symmetry; Science Is Founded on Symmetry; Symmetry in Physics; The Symmetry Principle; Application of Symmetry; Approximate Symmetry, Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking; Cosmic Considerations; The Mathematics of Symmetry: Group Theory; Group Theory Continued; The Formalism of Symmetry; Symmetry in Processes; Summary of Principles; Back Matter.…”
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Multi-photon quantum information science and technology in integrated optics by Matthews, Jonathan C. F.

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Selected essays in empirical asset pricing : information incorporation at the single firm, industry, and cross industry level 1. Aufl. by Funke, Christian

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Advances in neuro-information processing : 15th international conference, ICONIP 2008, Auckland, New Zealand, November 25-28, 2008 ; revised selected papers. Part II by ICONIP (Conference) Auckland, N.Z.), SpringerLink (Online service)

Subjects: “…Neural networks (Computer science) Congresses.…”
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Potentials for efficiency increase in modern freight forwarding 1st ed. by Krajewska, Marta Anna

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Usability evaluation of graphical modeling languages : an empirical research study by Schalles, Christian

Subjects: “…UML (Computer science) Evaluation.…”
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Surgery : basic science and clinical evidence 2nd ed. by SpringerLink (Online service)

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Prevention of type 2 diabetes : from science to therapy by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes; from Science to Therapies /…”
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Practitioner's guide to health informatics by Braunstein, Mark L.

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