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Routledge Companion to Ancient Philosophy

Routledge Companion to Ancient Philosophy

The Routledge Companion to Ancient Philosophy is a collection of new essays on the philosophy and philosophers of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Written by a cast of international scholars it covers the full range of ancient philosophy from the sixth century BC to the sixth century AD and beyond. There are dedicated discussions of the major areas of the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle together with accounts of their predecessors and successors. The contributors also address various problems of interpretation and method highlighting the particular demands and interest of working with ancient philosophical texts. All original texts discussed are translated into English.

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Ancient Chinese Encyclopedia of Technology Translation and Annotation of Kaogong ji The Artificers' Record

Ancient Chinese Encyclopedia of Technology Translation and Annotation of Kaogong ji The Artificers' Record

This book presents the first translation into English of the full text of the Kaogong ji. This classic work described by the great scholar of the history of Chinese science and technology Joseph Needham as the most important document for the study of ancient Chinese technology dates from the fifth century BC and forms part of the Zhouli (The Rites of the Zhou Dynasty) one of the great Confucian classics. The text itself describes the techniques of working and the technologies used by over twenty different kinds of craftsmen and artificers such as metal workers chariot makers weapon makers music instrument makers potters and master builders. This edition besides providing the full text in English also provides a substantial introduction and other supporting explanatory material over one hundred illustrations of ancient Chinese artefacts and the original Chinese text itself. | Ancient Chinese Encyclopedia of Technology Translation and Annotation of Kaogong ji The Artificers' Record

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Genetics Genomics and Breeding of Soybean

Genetics Genomics and Breeding of Soybean

The soybean is an economically important leguminous seed crop for feed and food products that is rich in seed protein (about 40 percent) and oil (about 20 percent); it enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen in symbiosis with bacteria. Soybean was domesticated in northeastern China about 2500 BC and subsequently spread to other countries. The enormous economic value of soybean was realized in the first two decades of the 20th century with world production of soybean tripling in the last 20 years. In addition to human consumption it is a major protein source in animal feeds and is becoming a major crop for biodiesel production. In the international trade markets soybean is ranked number one in the world among the major oil crops. For many decades plant breeders have used conventional breeding techniques to improve soybeans. While soybean production continues to expand as demand for soybeans and soybean products increases there is a need for more sophisticated techniques. Bridging traditional research with modern molecular investigations on soybean this volume explores the recent advances in soybean genome mapping molecular breeding genomics sequencing and bioinformatics. The book will be useful to soybean researchers as well as researchers working with other crop species. | Genetics Genomics and Breeding of Soybean

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Ancient Sacred Sites in the Gulf of Naples The Sanctuary of Athena at Punta Campanella

Ancient Sacred Sites in the Gulf of Naples The Sanctuary of Athena at Punta Campanella

The geographical position between the gulfs of Naples and Salerno made pre-Roman Sorrento a fundamental point of passage. Around the inhabited centre sacred sites or scattered settlements developed including the sanctuary of Athena on the extreme tip of the peninsula near Punta Campanella. This book explores the historical development of the sanctuary from the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD. Drawing on partly unpublished archaeological documentation and literary sources the book provides useful elements for understanding the site and its relationship with the surrounding area. Sorrento and the Greek presence in the Gulf of Naples are linked to the sanctuary installation perhaps first dedicated to the Sirens but surely after to Athena. Judging from literary sources it was one of the best-known places of worship in ancient Italy. It was only in the 1980s that the discovery of an Oscan inscription with a dedication to Minerva made it possible to hypothesise the presence of a sanctuary near the Medieval tower at Punta Campanella. The analysis of the archaeological documentation known until now the study of the new archaeological plans and the material culture (ceramics) from the site make it possible to better understand the development and the importance of the sanctuary. This book therefore defines the historical and territorial development of the sanctuary of Athena reconstructing the history of the territory of ancient Surrentum and above all its most important sanctuary. The book will be of particular interest to archaeologists ancient historians and historians of religion. | Ancient Sacred Sites in the Gulf of Naples The Sanctuary of Athena at Punta Campanella

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Inspection Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges

Inspection Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges

Guidance on Protecting and Extending the Life of Suspension BridgesSuspension bridges are graceful aesthetic and iconic structures. Due to their attractiveness and visibility they are well-known symbols of major cities and countries in the world. They are also an essential form of transportation infrastructure built across large bodies of water. Despite being expensive to build they are economical structures for the lengths they span. They have evolved significantly from the basic concept dating back to 200 BC China through the first design for a bridge resembling a modern suspension bridge attributed to Fausto Veranzio in 1595 to present-day span lengths close to two kilometers. Many of these bridges carry significant traffic and their upkeep is very important to maintain transportation mobility. They offer grace and functionality yet are extremely complex to construct and maintain. Bridge owners spend a considerable amount of time and resources to ensure uninterrupted service safety and security for users. Inspection evaluation maintenance and rehabilitation have evolved significantly. Modern materials and innovative design and construction practices have been integrated into these bridges to maintain durability and extended service life. Captures the Experience of More Than 20 Suspension Bridge OperatorsInspection Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges is written by the bridge owners and practitioners who strive to cost-effectively manage these bridges. It is invaluable to everyone interested not only in suspension bridges but in the upkeep of any bridges—students designers maintenance personnel contractors and owners. Describes the evolution and trends in the operation and maintenance of cable supported bridgesContains the latest methods for evaluating cable supported bridge capacities and du

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Clinical Nuclear Medicine Physics with MATLAB A Problem-Solving Approach

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Physics with MATLAB A Problem-Solving Approach

The use of MATLAB® in clinical Medical Physics is continuously increasing thanks to new technologies and developments in the field. However there is a lack of practical guidance for students researchers and medical professionals on how to incorporate it into their work. Focusing on the areas of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology Imaging this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the use of MATLAB in clinical Medical Physics in Nuclear Medicine. It is an invaluable guide for medical physicists and researchers in addition to postgraduates in medical physics or biomedical engineering preparing for a career in the field. In the field of Nuclear Medicine MATLAB enables quantitative analysis and the visualization of nuclear medical images of several modalities such as Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or a hybrid system where a Computed Tomography system is incorporated into a SPECT or PET system or similarly a Magnetic Resonance Imaging system (MRI) into a SPECT or PET system. Through a high-performance interactive software MATLAB also allows matrix computation simulation quantitative analysis image processing and algorithm implementation. MATLAB can provide medical physicists with the necessary tools for analyzing and visualizing medical images. It is useful in creating imaging algorithms for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes solving problems of image reconstruction processing and calculating absorbed doses with accuracy. An important feature of this application of MATLAB is that the results are completely reliable and are not dependent on any specific γ-cameras and workstations. The use of MATLAB algorithms can greatly assist in the exploration of the anatomy and functions of the human body offering accurate and precise results in Nuclear Medicine studies. KEY FEATURES Presents a practical case-based approach whilst remaining accessible to students Contains chapter contributions from subject area specialists across the field Includes real clinical problems and examples with worked through solutions Maria Lyra Georgosopoulou PhD is a Medical Physicist and Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece. Photo credit: The Antikythera Mechanism is the world’s oldest known analog computer. It consisted of many wheels and discs that could be placed onto the mechanism for calculations. It is possible that the first algorithms and analog calculations in mathematics were implemented with this mechanism invented in the early first centuries BC. It has been selected for the cover to demonstrate the importance of calculations in science. | Clinical Nuclear Medicine Physics with MATLAB® A Problem-Solving Approach

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