Search Results: Authors starting with N from Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko

Now Publishers, 2020 8vo (24 cm). X, 212 pp. Publisher's laminated boards. "The method of sparsity has been attracting a lot of attention in the fields related not only to signal processing, machine learning, and statistics, but also systems and control. The method is known as compressed sensing, compressive sampling, sparse representation, or sparse modeling. More recently, the sparsity method has been applied to systems and control to design resource-aware control systems. This book gives a comprehensive guide to sparsity methods for systems and control, from standard sparsity methods in finite-dimensional vector spaces (Part I) to optimal control methods in infinite-dimensional function spaces (Part II). The primary objective of this book is to show how to use sparsity methods for several engineering problems. For this, the author provides MATLAB programs by which the reader can try sparsity methods for themselves. Readers will obtain a deep understanding of sparsity methods by running… Read More

Cambridge University Press, 1991 8vo (21.5 cm), XVI, 216 pp. Laminated wrappers. "Thomas Nagel's Mortal Questions explores some fundamental issues concerning the meaning, nature and value of human life. Questions about our attitudes to death, sexual behavior, social inequality, war and political power are shown to lead to more obviously philosophical problems about personal identity, consciousness, freedom, and value. This original and illuminating book aims at a form of understanding that is both theoretical and personal in its lively engagement with what are literally issues of life and death." (from the blurb)

Oxford University Press, 1997 8vo (22.5 cm), VI, 148 pp. Laminated boards. "If there is such a thing as reason, it has to be universal. Reason must reflect objective principles whose validity is independent of our point of view--principles that anyone with enough intelligence ought to be able to recognize as correct. But this generality of reason is what relativists and subjectivists deny in ever-increasing numbers. And such subjectivism is not just an inconsequential intellectual flourish or badge of theoretical chic. It is exploited to deflect argument and to belittle the pretensions of the arguments of others. The continuing spread of this relativistic way of thinking threatens to make public discourse increasingly difficult and to exacerbate the deep divisions of our society. In The Last Word, Thomas Nagel, one of the most influential philosophers writing in English, presents a sustained defense of reason against the attacks of subjectivism, delivering systematic rebuttals of relativistic… Read More

Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2016 8vo (25 cm), XIII, 35 pp. Laminated wrappers. Synopsis: 'Light' from low level laser therapy, through a process called photobiomodulation (PBM), has been in existence in supportive care in cancer, in particular in the management of oral mucositis (OM) in patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In this book the authors attempt to portray the current status of the supportive care interventions that are possible with PBM using low level laser therapy (LLLT) in patients undergoing cancer treatment for solid tumours, harmatological malignancies, and head and neck cancers.

Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2019 8vo (23.5 cm), X, 86 pp. Laminated wrappers. Synopsis: Regarding the vast use of chemical components in different human activities, they are susceptible to corrosion because of contact with aggressive environments. Therefore, the use of inhibitors for the control of corrosion of chemical components in corrosive media is an urgent affair. Numerous investigations were carried out and are still being done to study the corrosion inhibition potential of organic compounds. Remarkable inhibition efficiency was achieved by all these compounds particularly some with N, S, and O atoms in their structure. Unfortunately, most of these compounds are not only expensive but also toxic to living beings. Hence, it is essential to mention the importance of natural inhibitors as eco-friendly, readily available, and renewable sources. The main goal of this book is to point out the influence of these components in terms of physical and, in some cases, chemical, processes on different… Read More

Nardini Editore, 1991 4to (31.5 cm), 278 pp. Hardcover in dust jacket (minor shelf-wear). This beautifully printed and illustrated volume showcases the highlights of the collection of the Vatican Apostolic Archive. It includes the "Profilo storico e Linee bibliografiche" by Terzo Natalini, along with descriptions of 143 illuminated manuscripts and documents.

Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2016 8vo (25 cm), XIII, 103 pp. Laminated wrappers. Synopsis: Quantum information is an emerging field which has attracted a lot of attention in the last couple of decades. It is a broad subject which extends from the most applied questions (e.g. how to build quantum computers or secure cryptographic systems) to the most theoretical problems concerning the formalism and interpretation of quantum mechanics, its complexity, and its potential to go beyond classical physics. This book is an introduction to quantum information with special emphasis on continuous-variable systems (such as light) which can be described as collections of harmonic oscillators. It covers a selection of basic concepts, focusing on their physical meaning and mathematical treatment. It starts from the very first principles of quantum mechanics, and builds up the concepts and techniques following a logical progression. This is an excellent reference for students with a full semester of standard… Read More

Antwerp: Museum Plantin-Moretus, 1994 4to (29.5 cm), 176 pp. Laminated wrappers (lamination slightly creased at the bottom, ex library with stamp and number on the title but clean and firm copy). Illustrated catalogue of an exhibition held at the Plantin-Moretus Museum. Featuring 72 entries presented in Dutch and French.

Musea Nostra, 1989 4to (28 cm), 128 pp. Laminated wrappers (wrappers slightly rubbed). This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the museum and its history, encompassing the life and work of Christophe Plantin, the renowned printer and publisher who established the press in the sixteenth century. It also offers detailed descriptions and photographs of the museum's collections of rare books, manuscripts, and printing equipment, along with insights into the historic building itself. With its wealth of information, this book is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in printing history and book arts.

Phaidon Press, 2004 Oblomg 4to (30 x 26 cm), 176 pp. Publisher's boards and dust jacket (dj slightly rubbed at extremities). "Mapping Asia presents an authoritative selection of the most important antique maps of Asia representing time periods from the age of Alexander the Great to the early nineteenth century, and spanning the area from the Middle East to Japan. A visual chronicle of the maps and their makers, this book presents historic documents by cartographers from England, France, Portugal, Holland, Turkey, Italy, and China. It explores the history of Europe's discovery of lands to the east, from Constantinople to present-day Alaska. This volume reproduces in full color 80 beautifully rendered and rare maps, more than 40 of which have never been published for the general public. Each map is accompanied by an essay that provides extensive background on the mapmaker and his work, with descriptions of the geography and sites." (from the publisher's synopsis)

New York: Christie, Manson & Woods, 1987 7 volumes 4to (30.5 cm), 302 pp; 126 pp; 326 pp; 354 pp; 321 pp; 105 pp; 134 pp. Publisher's cloth (minor shelf-wear, marked copy). Complete set of the auction catalog for one of the most significant American private libraries. The results of the six-part sale reached a total of $38 million--a record for any library sold at auction. Lot No. 1 was the last copy of the Gutenberg Bible offered for sale at a public auction. The parts of the catalog include: Part I: Fifteenth-century Books Including the Gutenberg Bible. Part II: Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts. Part III: Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Western Americana. Part IV: Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Early Printing, Literature and Fine Binding. Part V: Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Americana, Literature and Fine Bindings. Part VI: Printed Books and Manuscripts Concerning William Morris and His Circle. Part VII: Index and Price List.

Cambridge: University Press, 1959 8vo (23.5 cm), front., 304 pp, 18 plates. Publisher's cloth (binding slightly rubbed). The second edition of this book, revised with the assistance of Arthur Hughes, builds upon the pioneering work first published in 1934. It remains the earliest endeavor to document the Western history of embryology, tracing the evolution of ideas from prehistoric concepts of fetal growth through Graeco-Roman antiquity to the close of the eighteenth century. The text is enriched with plates and diagrams illustrating the development of scientific understanding over time. These visuals progress from artistic representations of gestation to scientific drawings and sketches, providing a visual narrative of the evolving knowledge in embryology.

Harvard University Press, 2005 8vo (21.5 cm), XX, 395 pp. Publisher's cloth backed boards and dust jacket. From the blurb: "Despair at Gallipoli. Victory at Vimy Ridge. A European generation lost, an American spirit found. The First World War, the deadly herald of a new era, continues to captivate readers. In this lively book, Michael Neiberg offers a concise history based on the latest research and insights into the soldiers, commanders, battles, and legacies of the Great War. Tracing the war from Verdun to Salonika to Baghdad to German East Africa, Neiberg illuminates the global nature of the conflict. More than four years of mindless slaughter in the trenches on the western front, World War I was the first fought in three dimensions: in the air, at sea, and through mechanized ground warfare. New weapons systems - tanks, bomber aircraft, and long-range artillery - all shaped the battle environment. Moving beyond the standard portrayal of the war's generals as "butchers and… Read More

Moscow: Sneg, 2015 8vo (24,5 cm), 272 pp. Printed boards. In Russian. This book is the result of many years of research by Russian scholar E. L. Nemirovsky of the Cyrillic printed primers. The author analyses Cyrillic primers printed in Vilno, Kiev, Mogilev, Lviv, Kuteyno, Unev and Moscow. Particular attention is paid to the primers printed by Ivan Fedorov, discovered only in the middle of the 20th century.

Moscow: Pashkow dom, 2010 8vo (21 cm), 344 pp. Publisher's laminated boards. In Russian. Bibliography of Ivan Fedorov (c. 1525-1583), was one of the fathers of Eastern Slavonic printing, the first known Russian printer in Moscow. He also printed the first boom in Ukraine. 3389 items.

Boldt, 1979 8vo (24.5 cm), XV, 417 pp. Publisher's navy cloth, orange label on the spine (the binding slightly dusted). A bibliography compiling written and recorded oral statements by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Jenny Marx (1833-1895).

Bonn / Leipzig: Kurt Schroeder, 1922 4to (29.5 cm), VIII, 128 pp, 64 plates. Publisher's vellum backed boards (binding somewhat stained ans scuffed, minor toning of paper).

Phaidon Press, 1994 4to (28 cm), 144 pp. Laminated wrappers. "This volume embodies the essential critical overview of the works of Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-96): one of the most strongly praised and prominent artists in Victorian public life, with a fascinating personality behind his memorable career as an artist. His intricate figurative paintings - for which he has been immortalized in art history - reveal a subtly innovative and quietly absorbing combination of influences from a diversity of both ancient and classical sculpture, and painting. The author of this tome focuses not solely on the actual paintings - deconstructing in detail their almost architectural and cinematic conceptions - but furthermore explains their context and their interesting reception by the Victorian public. The content of this book is punctuated by numerous illustrations of Lord Leighton's paintings and sculptures, as well as a selection of rare and relevant photographs." (from the publisher's description)

Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2020 8vo (24.5 cm), XVI, 83 pp. Publisher's laminated boards. Synopsis: This is an introduction to the nanoscale for science, computer science, and engineering disciplines. That said, there does not exist an educational discipline, market segment, or career avenue which will not be impacted by nanotechnology. Nanoscience and nanotechnology, the application of the research-based nanoscale science, have changed significantly over the last three and a half decades. The "bucky" ball, 60 carbon atoms arranged like a soccer ball, and an often-used symbol of nanotechnology, was discovered in 1985 and 4 years later scientists at IBM were able to manipulate xenon atoms on a surface. In the intervening years, nanotechnology has evolved from a singly focused research topic to an understanding that infiltrates every aspect of science and engineering disciplines. In addition, nanotechnology, and both naturally occurring and engineered nanomaterials, have become the… Read More

Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire: A. E. Callam, 1964 8vo (21.5 cm), 74 pp, 24 plates. Printed wrappers with flaps, tipped in photograph on front wrapper (minor shelf-wear). Essays on early editions of the English Bible, many of them the author had in his possession.