The Evolution of Consciousness - The entire history of mankind affects our inner life, mostly without our knowledge. Often this influence on our soul is so subtly and finely ingrained in our patterns of behaviour that we view them as a matter of course, unaware that and how they separate us from what we really want and what is important to us. In a way, our personal life story represents a miniature repetition of human cultural development in general. The challenges we are confronted with ...

Anyone who deals with time anomalies and time travel almost automatically encounters ancient chronicles and legends about people who have consciously or unconsciously made a time leap. People who abruptly disappeared without leaving the slightest trace and only later returned. According to ancient Indian epics, there once even existed a special "spiritual meditation technique" that amplified the numerous magnetite crystals in the brain and the body's energy to such an extent that a magneti...

Photogrammetry is a science based technology with more than a century of history and development. During this time, the techniques used to get information about objects represented in photos have changed dramatically from pure optic mechanical equipment to a fully digital workflow in our days. Parallel to this, the handling became easier, and so its possible also for non-photogrammetrists to use these methods today. This book is especially written for potential users which have no photogra...

This comprehensive textbook teaches the fundamentals of database design, modeling, systems, data storage, and the evolving world of data warehousing, governance and more. Written by experienced educators and experts in big data, analytics, data quality, and data integration, it provides an up-to-date approach to database management. This full-color, illustrated text has a balanced theory-practice focus, covering essential topics, from established database technologies to recent trends, lik...

The Mahabharata is one of the most impressive creations of the Indi-an mind. The studies presented in this book are based on a dissertation which has been comprehensively revised and rewritten by the author in order to make the text accessible to a larger public. In the first part of the book the subject is the role of Krishna and his relationship with the Pandavas. Next follows an in-depth analysis of the dice game, whose legal, psychological and philosophical aspects are presented in det...

This application note focusses on the Thomson Electrac HD series of linear actuators. They support two higher-layer protocols based on Controller Area Network (CAN): CANopen, and SAE J1939. You can control the actuators merely with hardware switches (Start, Stop, Forward Motion, Backward Motion), but, in addition, both CAN protocols allow to regulate the linear speed. If your application requires mere motion control (Start, Stop, Forward Motion, Backward Motion, Speed Control), you are bet...

Photovoltaic Solar EnergyFrom Fundamentals to ApplicationsContemporary overview of photovoltaic (PV) technology innovations from materials to modules and grid integrationSolar PV is now the third most important renewable energy source, after hydro and wind power, in terms of global installed capacity. Bringing together the expertise of international PV specialists Photovoltaic Solar Energy: From Fundamentals to ...

A guide to cosmetic creams that focuses on formulation, production, and safety concernsCosmetic Creams: Development, Manufacture and Marketing of Effective Skin Care Products puts the focus on the structure and formulation of a cosmetic cream, the production process, the effect of each ingredient, as well as safety considerations. Comprehensive in scope, the book contains a basic definition of cosmetics and describes the types of skin creams currently on the market, the major ingre...

Offering invaluable insights from a chemist with over 35 years experience in the industry, this practical guide incorporates numerous practical examples and case studies to explain the concepts included here.The author explains the processes involved in product design, how to set up experiments, and ultimately how to scale-up.Among the host of topics covered is a discussion of recent advances in the fundamentals and innovative technologies leading to new and improved produc...

Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats makes the vast and increasingly complex topic of clinical MRI in small animals accessible to all veterinarians. With the increasing availability of MRI technology, there is a pressing need for expertise in interpreting these images. Now fully updated, this remains the first reference textbook to provide a comprehensive, image-rich overview of the current knowledge, focusing on imaging appearance rather than on clinical signs or treatment. MRI images...

Discusses all the major aspects of automotive and engine lubrication - presenting state-of-the-art advances in the field from both research and industrial perspectives. This book should be of interest to mechanical, lubrication and automotive engineers, automotive and machinery designers as well as undergraduate and graduate students in these fields.

The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be ...