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Contested constitutionalism reflections on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms /

Table of Contents: “…Kelly -- Compromise and the notwithstanding clause : why the dominant narrative distorts our understanding / Janet L. Hiebert -- Judicializing health policy : unexpected lessons and an inconvenient truth / Christopher P. …”
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Animals, food and tourism /

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Learning from the global financial crisis creatively, reliably, and sustainably /

Table of Contents: “…/ Tony Tinker and Aida Sy -- The normative foundation of finance : how misunderstanding the function of models distorts the way we think about the efficiency of financial markets / Andreas Georg Scherer and Emilio Marti -- A multi-level, multi-systems approach to sustainable finance / Mark Starik -- The global financial crisis : lessons from India / Murali Murti and N.V.Krishna.…”
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Taxation, the state and society the fiscal sociology of interventionist democracy / by Leroy, Marc, 1957-

Table of Contents: “…The importance of multidisciplinary fiscal sociology -- The fiscal state and interventionist democracy -- Tocqueville pioneer of fiscal sociology -- Tocqueville and the expenditures of democracy -- Finance, centralization, and revolution -- The founders of fiscal sociology -- The Austrian founders -- Pareto's fiscal sociology -- The Italian school (strictu sensu) -- Fiscal sociology as a social science -- The factors of institutional recognition -- Fiscal sociology viewed as a social science -- The relation of fiscal sociology to other disciplines -- The political logic of the evolution of the tax state -- The tax genesis of the modern state in Western Europe -- The modern tax state in the history of ideas (an outline) -- Typological approach of the tax state -- The public finance system -- The systemic analysis of tax revenue -- Public revenue and expenditure in the OECD -- The case of developing countries -- The elemental factors of fiscal policy -- The influence of ideas -- The institutional shaping -- Socio-economic groups -- The left-right division -- Obstacles to fiscal democracy -- Against the determinism of contectual factors -- The distorted configuration of fiscal public action -- Bureaucratic regulation -- Fiscal bureaucracy in France -- The organization of tax control -- The individual's logic in the face of taxes -- The factors involved in tax revolts -- The concrete rationality of taxpayer -- The citizen's contribution-tax -- Fiscal deviance becoming commonplace -- The phenomenon of fiscal deviance -- The deviation of fiscal state regulation -- The destabilization of the functions of the interventionist tax state -- The financial function -- The economic function -- The social function -- The ecological territorial function -- The political function -- Globalization, Europe, and taxation -- Durkheim's model of economic anomie -- Neo-liberal globalization of the economy -- The insufficiencies of the European response.…”
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A Wise and Discerning Mind : Essays in Honor of Burke O. Long /

Table of Contents: “…Collins -- The confessions of Jeremiah and traditional discourse / Robert C. Culley -- Desire distorted and exhibited: Lot and his daughters in psychoanalysis, painting, and film / J. …”
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Diversity and Evolution of Butterfly Wing Patterns An Integrative Approach /

Table of Contents: “…Eyespots and Evolution -- Chapter5:Physiology and evolution of wing pattern plasticity in Bicyclus butterflies: a critical review ofthe literature -- Chapter6:Spatial variation in boundary conditions can govern selection and location of eyespots inbutterfly wings -- Chapter7:Self-Similarity, Distortion Waves, and the Essence of Morphogenesis: A Generalized View ofColor Pattern Formation in Butterfly Wings -- Part III. …”
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Practical emergency ophthalmology handbook /

Table of Contents: “…The red eye : basic algorithm on how to differentiate main conditions from each other / Amy-lee Shirodkar -- Cellulitis and swelling around one or both eyelids / Tina Parmar -- The watery eye / Dana Ahnood -- Trauma to the eyelids and periorbital region / Abdus Samad Ansari -- Corneal ulcers and contact lens keratopathies / Bushra Thajudeen -- Corneal defects, abrasions, foreign bodies and worse / Magda Popiela -- Photophobia and iritis / Gwyn Samuel Williams -- Red eyes after cataract surgery and other operations / Annie See Wah Tung -- Apparent sudden vision loss : an essential approach / Colm McAlinden -- Flashing lights and floaters / Bhavana Sharma -- New haemorrhages in the vitreous and/or retina / Tafadzwa Young Zvandasara -- There is something new and odd at the back of the eye / Rhianon Perrott-Reynolds -- Wavy lines, distorted vision and blur / Annie See Wah Tung -- Vitritis and posterior uveitis / Safa Ahmed Elhassan -- The painful eyeball / Alexander Kin Chiang Chiu -- Retinal tears and detachments / Sidath Wijetilleka -- One or more bulging eyes / Derek Kwun-hong Ho -- Double vision and new onset strabismus in an adult / Eulee Seow -- My baby has a white pupil in this photograph and/or has a squinty eye / Ryan Davies -- Non-accidental injury / Damien Yeo -- One or both optic discs are swollen / Tariq Mohammad -- Headaches and pain in the temple / Bhavna Kumari Sharma -- Managing trauma / Bhavin Patel -- Called to ITU to examine a fundus / James Potts -- When there are symptoms but it all looks totally normal / Andrew Want -- Triage / Amy-lee Shirodkar -- Summary of approach / Gwyn Samuel Williams -- The moral ophthalmologist / Gwyn Samuel Williams.…”
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Electrical energy efficiency technologies and applications /

Table of Contents: “…Harmonics 1.4.2. Current distortion 1.4.3. Voltage distortion 1.4.4. Mitigation of extra harmonic losses 1.4.5. …”
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River Basin Development and Human Rights in Eastern Africa — A Policy Crossroads by Carr, Claudia J.

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Leaders and legacies in Assyriology and Bible the collected essays of David B. Weisberg / by Weisberg, David B.

Table of Contents: “…: ancient near eastern texts and the study of the Bible -- A centennial review of Friedrich Delitzsch's "Babel und Bibel" lectures -- Delitzsch in context -- Babel und Bibel und Bias : how anti-Semitism distorted Friedrich Delitzsch's scholarship -- On reading archival texts : M. …”
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Power systems analysis illustrated with matlab and etap by SHERTUKDE, HEMCHANDRA MADHUSUDAN

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgment; Author Biography; Introduction to ETAP; 1: Introduction to Power Systems Analysis; Single-Line Diagram; Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Load Components of a Power System; 2: Electrical Machines; 2.1 Electrical Machines; 2.1.1 Synchronous Machines; 2.1.2 Asynchronous Machines; 2.1.3 Transformers; 2.2 Distributed Photovoltaic Grid Power Transformers; 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Voltage Flicker and Variation; 2.2.3 Harmonics and Waveform Distortion; 2.2.4 Frequency Variation…”
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Changing structure of Mexico political, social, and economic prospects /

Table of Contents: “…. -- Changing constraints of monetary policy: distortions and resolution in Mexico's financial system / Eugenia Correa. -- Mexico's public sector debt and debt management / Graciana del Castillo. -- Changing patterns in Mexican science and technology policy (1990-2003): still far from economic development / Jordy Micheli Thirión and Rubén Oliver Espinoza. -- The reshaping of agricultural policy in Mexico / Antonio Yúnez-Naude and Fernando Barceinas Paredes. -- Mexican oil, gas, electricity generation, and energy consumption / Juan Quintanilla Martínez and Mariano Bauer E…”
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Advanced design and manufacturing technology I : special topic volume with invited papers only /

Table of Contents: “…Preface -- Technology and Characteristic of Wool Ring Spun Compound Yarn -- A Co-Evolutionary Contract Net-Based Framework for Distributed Manufacturing Execution Systems -- The Research on Cutting Force in High-Speed Milling Process of Aluminum Alloy Impeller -- Research of Asynchronous Multi-Type Sensors Data Fusion -- Researcher of Region Growing Medical Image Segmentation Based on Adaboost Algorithm -- Trail Investigation on Chip of High-Speed and Dry Cutting on Hardened Steel with PCBN Tool -- Simulate Measure for Spring Back of Autobody Panel's Edge -- Reconfigurable Clamping Device Based on Memory Alloy, Orientation Disc, Majority Column and Telescopic Pole -- Analysis of Mechanical Characteristics and Structural Options of Micro-Milling Cutter -- Study on Predictive Control of Ship Steering Gear System -- Research of Hydroforming Technology for Special-Shaped Cross-Section Pipe -- Design of CNC Grinding Machine Especially for C.V Joint Inner Race Spherical Raceway Processing -- Passivation of the Fe-Based Bulk Amorphous Alloy in HCl Solution -- Simulation of Temperature Field during 7022 Al Alloy Friction Stir Welding process Based on Dual-Source -- Study on Al-4.5Cu-3Ce Alloy Semi-Solid Slurry Prepared by Slope Vibration Casting -- Precision Control Research on DACS-Based Modern Digital Shipbuilding Technology -- Contact Stress Analysis of NCD Coating on Roll Ball of Ball Bearing -- Low Cycling Thermal Fatigue of Large-Scale Marine Diesel Engine Piston -- Study on Remote Monitoring and Control System for Construction Vehicle -- Research on New Structural Quay Container Crane -- Study on the Microstructure and Properties of Suspensory Wire in DVD CD-ROM Head -- Investigation of the Precipitation in Mg-Zr Alloys -- The Optimization of Cutting Parameter of Machining the Small Diameter Deep Hole on Austenitic Stainless Steel -- An Analysis of Drawing Process in Stamping Die Design for the Wheel Hub -- Effects of Residual Stress on Interfacial Bonding Strength of Zinc-Plated Film -- Friction and Wear of Polished Single Crystal Silicon at Different Area -- Numerical Simulation of the Machining Distortion of Aircraft Aluminum Part Caused by Redistribution of Residual Stress -- Study on Fuzzy D-S Evidence Theory Mathematics Foundation Based on the Form Prototype -- Study on the Influence of Internal Flow Field in Pipeline Elbow by the Guide Plate -- Research on Electrical Resistively of Wood Dust -- Primary Research of Bionic Design on Tools with Mouthpart of Larvae Long Horned Beetles -- Adsorption Analysis of Cr(VI) by Fly Ash Composite Material in Aqueous Medium -- Research of Controlling Heat Treatment Deformation for Powder Metallurgy Mechanical Structural Parts -- Influence of Vacuum Heat Treatment on Sintered W-Cu Alloy Performances -- Design on Numerical Control System of Glass Cutting Machine Based on PC -- Fast Frequency Hopping Signal Generator Based on DDS -- The Optimization of Material Thickness for Neutron Shielding with Monte Carlo Method -- A Method to Measure Rotary Speed and Torque Using JC Sensors -- Different Evaluation Approaches of Confusion Network in Chinese Spoken Classification -- Study on Mine-Used Battery Locomotive Charging System -- Steel Wire Rope Section Damage Detection System Based on Wavelet Multi-Resolution Analysis -- Three-Level SVPWM Controller Design Based on FPGA -- Phase Error Immunity Optical Measurement System -- A Stable Least Squares Ellipses Fitting Algorithm Based on Zernike Moments -- Accuracy Verification Method about Optical Three-Dimensional Measuring Instrument -- Contrast Research on Cutting Forces in 4-Axis and 5-Axis Blade Machining Process -- A Method to Center Extraction of Reference Point Algorithm in Reverse Engineering -- Optimal Design of Flexible Manufacturing System Based on Optical Measurement Principle -- Material Removal for Modal Effect on Impeller Blades by Finite Element Analysis -- Rotation Inertia Measurement Device Design of Winged Rigid Body Based on TRIZ Conflict Resolving Matrix -- Development of NC System of the 3-PUU Parallel Machine Tool Based on PMAC -- Finite Element Analysis and Dynamic Testing for Hard Gear Cutting by Gear Hobbing Machine -- Design and Stimulation of Hydraulic Servo System for Vehicle Test Equipment for Rubber Shock Absorber -- Research on Chip Breaking Mechanism of High-Temperature and High-Strength Steel 2.25Cr-1Mo-0.25V -- Research on the Machinability of Hydrogenated Cylindrical Shell Materials (2.25 Cr-1Mo-0.25V Steel) -- Applied Research of the Electric Spindle Technology on Sub-Nanometer Crusher with Cellulosine -- High-Speed Milling Toolpath Planning for Aviation Engines Impeller Using POWERMILL Software -- Finite Element Analysis of Cold Extrusion Combination Mold Interference Fit -- Coagulant Prepared by Gangue and its Application in Treatment of Coal Washing Wastewater -- Development and Oxidation of RexOy-Modified Aluminide Coating -- Design and Research on Two-Degree of Freedom Spherical Gear -- An Algorithm for Computation of Radial-Harmonic-Fourier Moments -- Applied Research on Synesthesia Theory in Industrial Design.…”
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Design for manufacturability : how to use concurrent engineering to rapidly develop low-cost, high-quality products for lean production, second edition / by Anderson, David M. (Engineer)

Table of Contents: “…Figure 6.4 Part Cost Percentage Throughout Outsourced Supply Chain -- Figure 6.5 Programs that Reduce Specific Costs -- Figure 7.1 Cost Distortion Downward Spiral -- Figure 7.2 Changes in Cost After Implementing ABC -- Figure 8.1 Alignment using Round and Diamond Pins -- Figure 9.1 Improvement Design for Easier and Better Machining -- Figure 9.2 Cost as a Function of Process -- Figure 10.1 Quality Issue Frequency vs. …”
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Multifunctional ultrawideband antennas : trends, techniques and applications / by Saha, Chinmoy, Siddiqui, Jawad Y., Antar, Yahia

Table of Contents: “…2.2.8 Input Impedance and Matching2.2.8.1 Reflection Coefficient; 2.2.8.2 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR); 2.2.8.3 S11 in dB; 2.2.9 Polarization; 2.2.9.1 Linear Polarization; 2.2.9.2 Circular Polarization; 2.2.9.3 Axial Ratio; 2.2.9.4 Co- and Cross-Polarized Radiation; 2.2.9.5 Polarization Loss Factor; 2.3 Characterization of UWB Antennas; 2.3.1 High Bandwidth; 2.3.1.1 Absolute Bandwidth; 2.3.1.2 Ratio Bandwidth; 2.3.1.3 Fractional Bandwidth of Antenna; 2.3.1.4 Percentage Bandwidth; 2.3.2 Dispersion and Distortion of UWB Pulse; 2.3.2.1 Peak Value; 2.3.2.2 Envelope Width; 2.3.2.3 Ringing…”
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The aesthetics of wine by Burnham, Douglas

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Anglophobia in Fascist Italy / by Pili, Jacopo

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Hang 'em high law and disorder in western films and literature / by Herzberg, Bob, 1956-

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Cinematic tourist mobilities and the plight of development : on atmospheres, affects and environments / by Tzanelli, Rodanthi, 1974-

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