Authors:Youping Chen, James Lee, Azim Eskandarian,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: mechanics, solid, methods, meshless
Number of Pages: 211
Published: 2006-04-28
List price: $129.00
ISBN-10: 0387307362
ISBN-13: 9780387307367

This book covers the fundamentals of continuum mechanics, the integral formulation methods of continuum problems, the basic concepts of finite element methods, and the methodologies, formulations, procedures, and applications of various meshless methods. It also provides general and detailed procedures of meshless analysis on elastostatics, elastodynamics, non-local continuum mechanics and plasticity with a large number of numerical examples. Some basic and important mathematical methods are included in the Appendixes. For readers who want to gain knowledge through hands-on experience, the mes

Authors:Malise Ruthven, Azim Nanji,
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Keywords: islam, atlas, historical
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2004-05-28
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0674013859
ISBN-13: 9780674013858

Among the great civilizations of the world, Islam remains an enigma to Western readers. Now, in a beautifully illustrated historical atlas, noted scholar of religion Malise Ruthven recounts the fascinating and important history of the Islamic world. From the birth of the prophet Muhammed to the independence of post-Soviet Muslim states in Central Asia, this accessible and informative atlas explains the historical evolution of Islamic societies. Short essays cover a wide variety of themes, including the central roles played by sharia (divine law) and fiqh (jurisprudence); philosophy; arts

Authors:Azim Jamal, Harvey McKinnon,
Publisher: Tarcher
Keywords: giving, enriches, power
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2009-10-01
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 1585427519
ISBN-13: 9781585427512

This practical and visionary guide helps you discover that the more you give, the more you have. Simple and easy to use, The Power of Giving provides a wealth of down-to-earth ideas, exercises, and real-life stories that reveal to each reader the unique gifts he or she has to give-including kindness, ideas, advice, attention, hope, and more-and the many ways you can benefit from giving them, from better health to better job prospects.