This volume discusses advances in applied nonlinear optimal control with case studies in robotics, mechatronics, and biological systems. The methods avoid complex transformations and singularity problems, retaining the advantages of optimal control.
Pieter Codde (1599-1678)
This is the first complete study of the 17th century Dutch painter Pieter Codde. A contemporary of Rembrandt in Golden Age Amsterdam, this book offers a biography, a stylistic study of his work, and a critical oeuvre catalogue, making a significant contribution to art history.
Language and Speech in Synchrony and Diachrony
This collection examines language and speech in synchrony and diachrony. It covers cross-cultural communication, pragmatics, translation, text, and discourse, analyzing languages from various groups, including the non-literate Yenisei languages.
Language in Focus
Presenting papers from an applied linguistics conference, this book addresses the issues that emerge from the need to apply new approaches, theoretical concepts and methods to educational issues.
Nutrition and Science
Confused by contradictory reports on nutrition? Even many GPs are. This up-to-date summary of nutritional medicine cuts through the noise. It summarises the expert consensus on the most important issues, but also explains where and why there are differences of opinion.
Translation Revisited
This book critiques how knowledge of Africa has been produced. It argues that “translation” based on Western universalism—a claim used to justify imperial expansion—became an attempt to change local norms, institutions, and spiritual values.
This volume explores the ‘living’ usage of language in building and performing the law across academic and professional contexts. These contributions offer multiperspectival approaches to legal discourse, providing an invaluable resource for academics and students.
Agarwal undertakes a process of discovery across civilizations and time periods to unearth the development of the political economy. He offers solutions to guide society away from economic enslavement and to help mitigate the human suffering that results from societal imbalances.
This book provides an up-to-date analysis of Latin American cases brought before the International Court of Justice. It provides summaries of all contentious cases submitted by or against Latin American states before the Court in order to illustrate case law.
Fusing advanced technology with environmental sustainability, this book offers innovative approaches to balance efficiency and eco-friendliness. Leading experts detail practical strategies, from low-power hardware to renewable energy, paving the way for sustainable computing.
This research-based guide explores customer-driven innovation for today’s markets. It examines AI in marketing, data analytics, and consumer behavior, offering evidence-based strategies and case studies to navigate emerging trends and leverage market complexities.
This book presents groundbreaking strategies to revolutionize agriculture and feed our growing world. It offers a roadmap of innovative solutions, from precision farming to regenerative practices, for a sustainable and resilient future.
This lucid analysis of quantum mechanics emphasizes the fundamentals using Dirac’s notation. It explains the latest topics, like Quantum Computing, and features a rich collection of solved examples. This comprehensive text is ideal for graduate and research students in physics.
This book presents a theory of integrated knowledge creation, essential for addressing sustainability. It develops and tests a novel intellectual process for producing sound knowledge, unearthing the foundation for a new field: the scholarship of sustainability.
Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge nutrition science. This book from leading experts explores how bioactive compounds—from polyphenols to omega-3s—can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders by enhancing metabolic function and improving health outcomes.
This simplified grammar book uses a cognitive approach, focusing on sentence patterns instead of complex rules. This method makes learning easier and more engaging. It includes dedicated sections on summarizing, paraphrasing, and essay writing to develop writing skills.
Navigate the complexities of Indian pharmaceutical regulations. For professionals and students, this book covers key topics like pilot plant scale-up, technology transfer, and quality management. It is a must-read roadmap for ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance in India.
This unique study shows that the history of TEFLers is different from the history of TEFL. Instead of theories, it explores the experience of being a TEFLer through the ages, using novels, plays, and memoirs to meet Victorian governesses, Berlitz teachers, and iconic figures.
Explore the interplay of law, language, and migration in the 21st century. This interdisciplinary collection analyzes challenges faced by migrants, using corpus linguistics to challenge conventional arguments and offer actionable insights for fostering social cohesion.
Arab mythology is made up of nonrational beliefs, which lie beyond scientific verification and are rooted in feeling. In this space, similar to emotions like love or hate, beliefs in deities, spirits, and supernatural forces thrive without requiring proof.