The Imperative Of Reliability
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The Imperative Of Reliability
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Author : Victoria Somoff
language : en
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Release Date : 2015-02-28
The Imperative Of Reliability written by Victoria Somoff and has been published by Northwestern University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Imperative of Reliability examines the development of nineteenth-century Russian prose and the remarkably swift emergence of the Russian novel. Victoria Somoff identifies an unprecedented situation in the production and perception of the utterance that came to define nascent novelistic fictionality both in European and Russian prose, where the utterance itself—whether an oral story or a “found” manuscript—became the object of representation within the compositional format of the frame narrative. This circumstance generated a narrative perspective from which both the events and their representation appeared as concomitant in time and space: the events did not precede their narration but rather occurred and developed along with and within the narration itself. Somoff establishes this story-discourse convergence as a major factor in enabling the transition from shorter forms of Russian prose to the full-fledged realist novel.
Energy
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Author : Joseph M. Dukert
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-12-30
Energy written by Joseph M. Dukert and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-30 with Business & Economics categories.
Energy: We want it affordable, we want it available in ample quantities and from reliable sources, and we want it to be produced and used in ways that are safe and environmentally benign. In other words, we want plenty of energy too cheap to meter and with no impact on the environment. Ha! With a refreshing lack of bias, this book dissects all major sources of energy, from oil and coal to renewables like solar and wind power. In an easy, understandable style, energy expert Joseph Dukert explains how each fits into the overall global energy mix that powers everything from automobiles and appliances to assembly lines and space stations. As Dukert details, all energy sources have pluses and minuses. Those who champion any single energy source (or even energy efficiency by itself) as the sole answer to our energy problems are off track, he argues, as are the cynics who condemn one source or another or pooh-pooh the threat of global warming. In short, we need every significant source of energy we have today, while also making greater efforts to improve the efficiency of energy production and energy consumption. Dukert also explores the choices made by individuals, businesses, and society as each group juggles conflicting, interconnected factors: affordability, reliability, adequacy of supply, environmental concerns, and time. In explaining why there's no magic bullet solution to the energy crisis, the author blends simple technical descriptions, economics, and real-world politics. Besides providing a cogent overview of a huge—and hugely important—industry, this short, comprehensive volume helps readers decide for themselves which choices are in their best interest. As Dukert suggests, energy independence is probably not a realistic goal for any country, but the search for a dynamic, practical energy balance can nonetheless result in a wiser national energy policy.
Apply Safety Risk And Reliability Analysis Of Marine System
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Author : Dr. Oladokun S. Olanrewaju
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2013-10-17
Apply Safety Risk And Reliability Analysis Of Marine System written by Dr. Oladokun S. Olanrewaju and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-17 with Science categories.
Contemporary time has seen alarming environmental revolt that is calls for attention and concern about the biosphere world, a condition that calls for need to use advantage of human improved knowledge and civilization in science engineering to develop proactive, efficient and predictive based system that meet reliability and sustainability requirement as well to reduce uncertainty components of system design. Proactive based philosophy under safety and environmental framework should be exercise on all level of system life cycle, including design, construction, operation and disposal. Selection of all element of the life cycle should be responsibly done and pollution impact of the system to the environment and community should be mitigated. The book present application of risk and reliability analysis to various cases of marine system and subsystem, application of risk method ranging from qualitative, quantitative to simulation and analytical approach is presented.
A History Of Russian Literature
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Author : Andrew Kahn
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-04-05
A History Of Russian Literature written by Andrew Kahn and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-05 with Literary Criticism categories.
Russia possesses one of the richest and most admired literatures of Europe, reaching back to the eleventh century. A History of Russian Literature provides a comprehensive account of Russian writing from its earliest origins in the monastic works of Kiev up to the present day, still rife with the creative experiments of post-Soviet literary life. The volume proceeds chronologically in five parts, extending from Kievan Rus' in the 11th century to the present day.The coverage strikes a balance between extensive overview and in-depth thematic focus. Parts are organized thematically in chapters, which a number of keywords that are important literary concepts that can serve as connecting motifs and 'case studies', in-depth discussions of writers, institutions, and texts that take the reader up close and. Visual material also underscores the interrelation of the word and image at a number of points, particularly significant in the medieval period and twentieth century. The History addresses major continuities and discontinuities in the history of Russian literature across all periods, and in particular bring out trans-historical features that contribute to the notion of a national literature. The volume's time-range has the merit of identifying from the early modern period a vital set of national stereotypes and popular folklore about boundaries, space, Holy Russia, and the charismatic king that offers culturally relevant material to later writers. This volume delivers a fresh view on a series of key questions about Russia's literary history, by providing new mappings of literary history and a narrative that pursues key concepts (rather more than individual authorial careers). This holistic narrative underscores the ways in which context and text are densely woven in Russian literature, and demonstrates that the most exciting way to understand the canon and the development of tradition is through a discussion of the interrelation of major and minor figures, historical events and literary politics, literary theory and literary innovation.
Software Architecture And Design For Reliability Predictability
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Author : Assefa D. Semegn
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2011-09-22
Software Architecture And Design For Reliability Predictability written by Assefa D. Semegn and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-22 with Computers categories.
Reliability prediction of a software product is complex due to interdependence and interactions among components and the difficulty of representing this behavior with tractable models. Models developed by making simplifying assumptions about the software structure may be easy to use, but their result may be far from what happens in reality. Making assumptions closer to the reality, which allows complex interactions and interdependences among components, results in models that are too complex to use. Their results may also be too difficult to interpret. The reliability prediction problem is worsened by the lack of precise information on the behavior of components and their interactions, information that is relevant for reliability modeling. Usually, the interactions are not known precisely because of subtle undocumented side effects. Without accurate precise information, even mathematically correct models will not yield accurate reliability predictions. Deriving the necessary information from program code is not practical if not impossible. This is because the code contains too much implementation detail to be useful in creating a tractable model. It is also difficult to analyze system reliability completely based on the program code. This book documents the resulting novel approach of designing, specifying, and describing the behavior of software systems in a way that helps to predict their reliability from the reliability of the components and their interactions. The design approach is named design for reliability predictability (DRP). It integrates design for change, precise behavioral documentation and structure based reliability prediction to achieve improved reliability prediction of software systems. The specification and documentation approach builds upon precise behavioral specification of interfaces using the trace function method (TFM). It also introduces a number of structure functions or connection documents. These functions capture both the static and dynamic behaviors of component based software systems. They are used as a basis for a novel document driven structure based reliability prediction model. System reliability assessment is studied in at least three levels: component reliability, which is assumed to be known; interaction reliability, a novel approach to studying software reliability; and service reliability, whose estimation is the primary objective of reliability assessment. System reliability can be expressed as a function of service reliability. A mobile streaming system, designed and developed by the author as an industrial product, is used as a case study to demonstrate the application of the approach.
Reliable School Leadership
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Author : Jeff Swensson
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-04-01
Reliable School Leadership written by Jeff Swensson and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-01 with Education categories.
Trapped between an encroaching tide of privatization and a rocky theoretical shore, educational leadership in America’s public schools is ardently researched and professionally practiced, but frequently besmirched and poorly understood. Despite the intentions of public educators to engage all students with the original power of education, disconnections caused by mandates, ideologies, and theoretical fuzziness render educational leadership unreliable. The capacities necessary for school leadership to function reliably on behalf of all students are well within the grasp of present-day public educators. But, the action or agency sufficient to enacting educational leadership reliably is on hold. Educational leadership throughout US public schools is submarined when disconnections and ideological misdirection impede the primary purpose and the moral obligation of public education. To fulfill the promises of public education and restore the intentions of educational leadership requires that educators, policymakers, and proponents of US public education reimagine the interconnections that yield the primary purpose and moral obligation of public education. Functional educational leadership is examined throughout this book as the agency necessary and sufficient for public education to discard the forces and factors that impose unreliability.
Kant Studien
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Author : Hans Vaihinger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Kant Studien written by Hans Vaihinger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Electronic journals categories.
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Advances In Reliability And System Engineering
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Author : Mangey Ram
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-11-30
Advances In Reliability And System Engineering written by Mangey Ram and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book presents original studies describing the latest research and developments in the area of reliability and systems engineering. It helps the reader identifying gaps in the current knowledge and presents fruitful areas for further research in the field. Among others, this book covers reliability measures, reliability assessment of multi-state systems, optimization of multi-state systems, continuous multi-state systems, new computational techniques applied to multi-state systems and probabilistic and non-probabilistic safety assessment.
Technology And Innovation Management A Practical Guide
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Author : Dr Raj CN Thiagarajan
language : en
Publisher: Notion Press
Release Date : 2024-05-15
Technology And Innovation Management A Practical Guide written by Dr Raj CN Thiagarajan and has been published by Notion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-15 with Business & Economics categories.
In a world driven by technological advancements, the ability to effectively manage technology and innovation is the key to success. "TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: A Practical Guide" is your ultimate companion on the journey to becoming a master of technological transformation. Dr. Raj C N. Thiagarajan, a renowned expert in the field, takes you on a captivating exploration of the dynamic intersection between technology, innovation, and management. With a focus on practicality and real-world application, this book equips students, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators with the tools and techniques to shape the future and achieve their strategic goals. From the origins of technology and innovation management to the fundamentals of value creation through purpose-driven innovation, each chapter unveils a new layer of knowledge and expertise. Discover the secrets of managing creativity and innovation, learn about powerful technology tools for successful innovation, and explore the process of technological change and its impact on market dynamics. But this book goes beyond theory. It immerses you in the world of technology intelligence, competition, and strategic decision-making. Uncover the art of gathering valuable insights, harness the power of technology roadmaps and strategy models, and explore the organizational structures that foster innovation. Gain a deep understanding of intellectual property strategy and the process of technology deployment in new product development. Dr. Thiagarajan's wealth of experience, spanning over three decades with global corporations, shines through as he shares his expertise through real-life examples and case studies. His passion for multiphysics engineering design and innovation permeates every page, inspiring readers to push the boundaries of what is possible. "TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: A Practical Guide" is not just a book—it is a roadmap to success in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation. Whether you are a student, an engineer, an entrepreneur, or a management professional, this comprehensive guide will empower you to make informed decisions, seize opportunities, and become a true champion of innovation. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey that will transform your perspective on technology and innovation management. Join Dr. Thiagarajan as he unlocks the secrets to creating a future driven by purpose, innovation, and strategic decision-making. Are you ready to shape the world of tomorrow? The power is in your hands.
Knowledge And Belief
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Author : Frederick F. Schmitt
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-11-22
Knowledge And Belief written by Frederick F. Schmitt and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-22 with Philosophy categories.
Knowledge, from Plato onwards, has been considered in relation to justified belief. Current debate has centred around the nature of the justification and whether justified belief can be considered an internal or extenal matter. Epistemological internalists argue that the subject must be able to reflect upon a belief to complete the process of justification. The externalists, on the other hand, claim that it is only necessary to consider whether the belief is reliably formed, and argue that the ability to know by reflection is not required for a justified belief. In the historical section of this book the three most important epistemologists, Plato, Descartes and Hume, as well as the ancient epistemologies of the stoics, Academics and Pyrhonians, are considered. In reconsidering the history of epistemology the author is led to argue against hte view that internalism is historically dominant. His critique of internalism is then developed into a sustained argument against many of its forms, and he goes onto defend an externalist, reliabilist epistemology.