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  Compressor Surge and Rotating Stall

  The series Advances in Industrial Control aims to report and encourage technology transfer in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology impacts all areas of the control discipline. New theory, new controllers, actuators, sensors, new industrial processes, computer methods, new applications, new philosophies . . . , new challenges. Much of this development work resides in industrial reports, feasibility study papers and the reports of advanced collaborative projects. The series offers an opportunity for researchers to present an extended exposition of such new work in all aspects of industrial control for wider and rapid dissemination. Operating plant as close as possible to constraint boundaries so often brings economic benefits in industrial process control. This is the conundrum at the heart of this monograph by Tommy Gravdahl and Olav Egeland on stall control for compressors. Operation of the compressor closer to the surge line can increase operational efficiency and flexibility The approach taken by the authors follows the modern control system paradigm: -physical understanding, detailed modelling and simulation studies and finally control studies. The thoroughness of the presentation, bibliography and appendices indicates that the volume has all the hallmarks of being a classic for its subject. Despite the monograph's narrow technical content, the techniques and insights presented should appeal to the wider industrial control community as well as the gas turbine/compressor specialist. M. J. Grimble and M. A.

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  The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Dramatised), Hörbuch, Digital, 133min

  This is the very first Poirot/Hastings story. Set in 1916, we meet Captain Hastings as he is invalided out of the Great War and goes to convalesce at Styles Court, the family home of his great friend, John Cavendish. By an extraordinary coincidence, billeted in the village is a brilliant little retired detective with an egg-shaped head, who made a considerable impression on the Captain when he was in Belgium. Styles is not a happy household and in the blistering summer heat, tensions mount. Even so, the tragic murder which occurs is not expected. The entire family is drawn into the case but with their reluctant permission, Hastings calls upon the services of the diminutive Belgian. Thus begins one of the great partnerships and friendships in the history of crime. John Moffatt stars as Hercule Poirot, Simon Williams as Captain Hastings and Philip Jackson as Detective Inspector Japp, who already has reason to be indebted to the distinguished and unique hero of so many mysteries. A destroyed will, a shattered coffee cup, an old envelope - such are the seemingly unrelated details surrounding the murder of Mrs Inglethorp, mistress of Styles Court. With a thoroughness that is to become legendary, Hercule Poirot, the methodical little Belgian, begins his first - and perhaps most fascinating - investigation. Cast includes Philip Jackson, Nicola McAuliffe and Simon Williams. Language: English. Narrator: Nicola McAuliffe, Philip Jackson, Simon Williams, John Moffatt, Simon Williams. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/003858/bk_bbcw_003858_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Mastery of Destiny , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 100min

  James Allen (1864-1912) was a philosopher and pioneer of the New Thought movement. A prolific author, his works have become a fundamental source for many of the concepts used today in motivational and self-help programs. The Mastery of Destiny is Allen's treatise on the apparent conflict between fate and free will. He states that there is a method by which these opposing forces can be reconciled, "Between apparently conflicting extremes there is always a 'middle way' of balance, justice, or compensation which, while it includes both extremes, cannot be said to be either one or the other, and which brings both into harmony; and this middle way is the point of contact between two extremes." Allen's method, if it can be described as such, involves the continual monitoring of one's thoughts and attitudes to develop the awareness that all changes in personal circumstances are generated from internal rather than external forces. As he states in the foreword to his most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, "Mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as men may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness." Contents: Deeds, Character, and Destiny The Science of Self-Control Cause and Effect in Human Conduct Training of the Will Thoroughness Mind-Building and Life-Building Cultivation of Concentration Practice of Meditation The Power of Purpose The Joy of Accomplishment ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Denis Daly. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/mike/001308/bk_mike_001308_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Norse Mythology: Learn About Viking History, Myths, Norse Gods, and Legends , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 382min

  Step into the fantastical realm of Norse gods, heroes, and mighty Vikings!Are you fascinated with the legends of Norse gods and want to find out more? Are you a student looking for a comprehensive guide on Norse mythology and history? Do you want to find out the real, fascinating history of the Vikings? If so, keep reading and dive deep into this captivating guide on Norse mythology! This audiobook is designed to academic standards, but in a simple, easy-to-listen style that will appeal to everyone! Paying attention to every detail, Amy Hughes collected many stories, myths, legends, and tales of the pagan Scandinavian rituals, gods, and heroes. Narrated in such a descriptive way, the stories will transfer you to a time long gone, and you’ll feel as if you’re been a witness to the Viking’s incredible history!But this book does not only present the mythological, abstract world of Scandinavian beliefs and religion. Aside from a thorough presentation of the Viking’s pantheon, this book delves into the real history of the fascinating northern European culture.Here’s what you’ll discover inside this audiobook: A guide on the Vikings origins, including their language, calendar, society structure, and military conquestsHistoric tales of the Viking’s customs, art, and shipbuilding craftA guide on the Norse creation myths A presentation of the Norse pantheonA detailed description of many Norse gods and heroesAnd much, much more!What makes this audiobook different from all the others is the thoroughness of the research the author’s done, to be able to present to you the comprehensive, complex world of the mighty Vikings.Aside from it being a popular listen for students and anyone interested in mythologies, it’s a great audiobook to entertain your children with. They’ll be delighted with the stories of brave warriors, proud shield-maidens, huge woode ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Valentina Di Paola. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/195922/bk_acx0_195922_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Proving History: Bayes's Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 784min

  Anyone with an interest in historical methods, how historical knowledge can be justified, new applications of Bayes's Theorem, or the study of the historical Jesus will find this book to be essential reading. Almost all experts agree that the Jesus of the Bible is a composite of myth, legend, and some historical evidence. So what can we know about the real Jesus? For more than 150 years, scholars have attempted to answer this question. Unfortunately, the quest for the historical Jesus has produced as many different images of the original Jesus as scholars who have studied the subject. The result is a confused mass of disparate opinions with no consensus view of what actually happened at the dawn of Christianity. And this uncertainty is not unique to the historical study of Jesus. The problems related to establishing the reliability of historical criteria apply equally to any historical analysis of the persons and events that have shaped our lives and the beliefs we hold dear. This in-depth discussion of New Testament scholarship and the challenges of history as a whole proposes Bayes's Theorem, which deals with probabilities under conditions of uncertainty, as a solution to the problem of establishing reliable historical criteria. The author demonstrates that valid historical methods - not only in the study of Christian origins but in any historical study - can be described by, and reduced to, the logic of Bayes's Theorem. Conversely, he argues that any method that cannot be reduced to this theorem is invalid and should be abandoned. Writing with thoroughness and clarity, the author explains Bayes's Theorem in terms that are easily understandable to professional historians and laypeople alike, employing nothing more than well-known primary school math. He then explores precisely how the theorem can be applied to history and addresses numerous challenges to and criticisms of its use in testing or justifying the conclusions that historians ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Richard Carrier. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/015172/bk_acx0_015172_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 988min

  Both a page-turning drama and an inspiration for every reader. (Hillary Rodham Clinton)Soon to Be a major television eventThe nail-biting climax of one of the greatest political battles in American history: the ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. "With a skill reminiscent of Robert Caro, [Weiss] turns the potentially dry stuff of legislative give-and-take into a drama of courage and cowardice." (The Wall Street Journal)"Weiss is a clear and genial guide with an ear for telling language... She also shows a superb sense of detail, and it's the deliciousness of her details that suggests certain individuals warrant entire novels of their own... Weiss's thoroughness is one of the book's great strengths. So vividly had she depicted events that by the climactic vote (spoiler alert: The amendment was ratified!), I got goose bumps." (Curtis Sittenfeld, The New York Times Book Review)Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five states have ratified the Nineteenth Amendment, 12 have rejected or refused to vote, and one last state is needed. It all comes down to Tennessee, the moment of truth for the suffragists, after a seven-decade crusade. The opposing forces include politicians with careers at stake, liquor companies, railroad magnates, and a lot of racists who don't want black women voting. And then there are the "Antis" - women who oppose their own enfranchisement, fearing suffrage will bring about the moral collapse of the nation. They all converge in a boiling hot summer for a vicious face-off replete with dirty tricks, betrayals and bribes, bigotry, Jack Daniel's, and the Bible.Following a handful of remarkable women who led their respective forces into battle, along with appearances by Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Frederick Douglass, and Eleanor Roosevelt, The Woman's Hour is an inspiring story of activists winning their own freedom in one of th ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elaine Weiss, Tavia Gilbert. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/003378/bk_peng_003378_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Americans at D-Day: The American Experience at the Normandy Invasion , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 789min

  June 6, 1944, was a pivotal moment in the history of World War II. On that day the climactic and decisive phase of the war in Europe began. Those who survived the intense fighting on the Normandy beaches found their lives irreversibly changed. That day ushered in a great change for the United States as well, because on D-day America began its march to the forefront of the Western world. By the end of the Battle of Normandy, almost one out of every two soldiers involved was an American, and without American weapons, supplies, and leadership, the outcome of the invasion and ensuing battle could have been very different. In the first of two volumes on the American contribution to the Allied victory at Normandy, John C. McManus examines, with great intensity and thoroughness, the American experience in the weeks leading up to D-day and on the great day itself. From the buildup in England to the night drops of airborne forces behind German lines and the landings on the beaches at dawn, from the famed figures of Eisenhower, Bradley, and "Lighting Joe" Collins to the courageous, but little-known privates who fought so bravely and under terrifying conditions, this is the story of the American experience at D-day. What were the battles really like for the Americans at Utah and Omaha? What drove them to fight despite all adversity? How and why did they triumph? Thanks to extensive archival research, and the use of hundreds of firsthand accounts, McManus answers these questions and many more. Impressively researched, engrossing, lightning quick, and filled with human sorrow and elation, The Americans at D-Day honors those Americans who lost their lives on D-day, as well as those who were fortunate enough to survive. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joe Barrett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/010678/bk_blak_010678_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  A History of Freedom, Hörbuch, Digital, 1113min

  It can be argued that one simple idea - the concept of freedom - has been the driving force of Western civilization and may be the most influential intellectual force the world has ever known. But what is freedom, exactly? These 36 engaging lectures tell the dramatic story of freedom from ancient Greece to our own day, exploring a concept so close to us we may never have considered it with the thoroughness it deserves. In exploring what freedom meant to Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, and other great historical figures, you'll probe a range of provocative issues related to a concept we in the 21st century sometimes take for granted. What does it take to be free, to have and to hold liberty? What role do the liberal arts and the world of the intellect play in the life of a free society or a free individual? How should we understand the relationship among freedom, religion, and morality? With Professor Fears guiding and informing your thinking, you explore the birth of the idea of freedom in Greece and the story of the world's first democracy; the status and meaning of freedom in both the Roman Republic and the Empire; the role of Christianity in that flowering of freedom, and the Christian view of the true meaning of human liberation; the debates about freedom that informed the framing and ratification of the United States Constitution; its awful testing on the battlefields of the Civil War; the struggles of free peoples against domestic injustices and foreign dictatorships during the 20th century; and the questions about freedom we still face today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Rufus J. Fears. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tcco/000147/bk_tcco_000147_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  DIY Speed Cleaning: The Fastest, Easiest, And Most Effective DIY Cleaning Hacks (Cleaning and Organization - Household Hacks - Stress Reduction - Clean Home): The Fastest, Easiest, and Most Effective DIY Cleaning Hacks , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 35min

  Discover all you need to know about the fastest, easiest, and most effective DIY cleaning hacks! It is important that your house stays clean, but it doesn't mean it is easy for your house to stay that way. Instead it actually takes a lot of work. However many people don't realize the difference between deep cleaning and speed cleaning. Speed cleaning won't replace deep cleaning, but it can certainly help keep your home a little more clean and tidy. Speed cleaning will give you more time to spend on other activities, and it will keep your home a little cleaner on a regular basis. This can be a dream come true for many, but you need to know how to accomplish proper speed cleaning to be able to reach these goals at all. That is exactly what this book aims to teach you. Seven Reasons to Buy This Book: This book will teach you what speed cleaning really is and how to use it properly. In this book you will learn how to speed clean your bathroom. This book will show you how to speed clean your room and children's rooms. In this book you will learn how to speed clean your kitchen without sacrificing thoroughness. This book will teach you how to speed clean your living room and on what you need to spend time In this book you'll learn how to speed clean every hallway and shelf in your house. This book will tell you what to keep in mind when it comes to speed cleaning and deep cleaning. What You'll Learn from DIY Speed Cleaning: What speed cleaning actually is How to speed clean the living room How to speed clean the bathroom How to speed clean the kitchen How to speed clean your kid's room How to speed clean your room How to speed clean your laundry room How to speed clean your hallways & shelves What to keep in mind when speed cleaning ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Hattie Livingston. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/029832/bk_acx0_029832_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

  Compulsively readable and engaging, this updated volume covers every aspect of how food is grown, harvested, cooked, eaten, and digested. Winner of the James Beard KitchenAid Book Award in 2005, and the 2005 IACP Crystal Whisk Award.A kitchen classic for over 35 years, and hailed by Time magazine as "a minor masterpiece" when it first appeared in 1984, On Food and Cooking is the bible which food lovers and professional chefs worldwide turn to for an understanding of where our foods come from, what exactly they're made of, and how cooking transforms them into something new and delicious.For its twentieth anniversary, Harold McGee prepared a new, fully revised and updated edition of On Food and Cooking. He has rewritten the text almost completely, expanded it by two-thirds, and commissioned more than 100 new illustrations. As compulsively readable and engaging as ever, the new On Food and Cooking provides countless eye-opening insights into food, its preparation, and its enjoyment.On Food and Cooking pioneered the translation of technical food science into cook-friendly kitchen science and helped birth the inventive culinary movement known as "molecular gastronomy." Though other books have been written about kitchen science, On Food and Cooking remains unmatched in the accuracy, clarity, and thoroughness of its explanations, and the intriguing way in which it blends science with the historical evolution of foods and cooking techniques.Among the major themes addressed throughout the new edition are: · Traditional and modern methods of food production and their influences on food quality · The great diversity of methods by which people in different places and times have prepared the same ingredients · Tips for selecting the best ingredients and preparing them successfully · The particular substances that give foods their flavors, and that give us pleasure · Our evolving knowledge of the health benefits and risks of foodsOn Food and Cooking is an invaluable and monumental compendium of basic information about ingredients, cooking methods, and the pleasures of eating. It will delight and fascinate anyone who has ever cooked, savored, or wondered about food.

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