Design and Synthesis of Membrane Separation Processes provides a novel method of design and synthesis for membrane separation. While the main focus of the book is given to gas separation and pervaporation membranes, the theory has been developed in such a way that it is general and valid for any type of membrane. The method, which uses a graphical technique, allows one to calculate and visualize the change in composition of the retentate (non-permeate) phase. This graphical approach is based on Membrane Residue Curve Maps. One of the strengths of this approach is that it is exactly analogous to the method of Residue Curve Maps that has proved so successful in distillation system synthesis and design.

Membrane Process Design Using Residue Curve Maps

Engineering & Transportation

Peters, Mark

Glasser, David

Hildebrandt, Diane

Kauchali, Shehzaad

Engineering

wiley

There is Japan, and then there is Japan. Follow the author from his first early morning glimpse of Mount Fuji to the deepening realisation that even our most familiar and cherished notions can prove to be insubstantial scraps of nothingness. At times earthy, at times philosophical, ‘Japan Dreams’ is more than a zen-like meditation on life. It is a high-speed criss-crossing of the landscape both geographical and social, a discourse on ways of seeing, and a surprisingly personal exploration of the differences between the many worlds we inhabit.
 Editorial Review - Jan Dodd, author of 'Rough Guide To Japan'
 Mark really engages with the reader. He has the light touch of a natural story-teller and yet, at the same time, manages to introduce fairly weighty, academic subject-matter without appearing pretentious. Reading carries you along on Mark’s voyage of discovery, gradually peeling back the layers of this complex, nuanced nation.
 Mark has a wonderful eye for character and detail. In one memorable image he describes a workman vacuuming loose pine-needles from a tree. His chance meeting with the eccentric academics makes another nicely perceived vignette. Through episodes such as these, Mark conveys a real flavour of Japan, far from the clichéd tourist-brochure world of cherry-blossoms and geisha.
 I particularly responded to Mark’s tendency to question everything. He is constantly analysing what he sees and learns in order to form his own opinions, not simply repeating accepted “truths”. He gives some very perceptive insights into the nature of “reality” in Japan. He notes the very different attitude the Japanese have to replicas, such as the “ancient” Ise shrine and the value put on the faked autograph of a sumo wrestler. Equally fascinating is his perception of the emptiness, the “nothing” that lies at the core of so much in Japan, of Shinto religion and Zen Buddhism, and of the ephemeral beauty which is central to Japanese aesthetics.

Japan Dreams: Notes from an Unreal Country

Travel

Asia

LITERA

There is Japan, and then there is Japan. Follow the author from his first early morning glimpse of Mount Fuji to the deepening realisation that even our most familiar and cherished notions can prove to be insubstantial scraps of nothingness. At times earthy, at times philosophical, 'Japan Dreams' is more than a zen-like meditation on life. It is a high-speed criss-crossing of the landscape both geographical and social, a discourse on ways of seeing, and a surprisingly personal exploration of the differences between the many worlds we inhabit.
From the first edition
A traveller comes to Japan and is slowly absorbed into a complex and increasingly unnerving interplay of reality, representation, substitution, the virtual, the artificial, the counterfeit and the unreal. In form, 'Japan Dreams' is loosely modelled on 'Pillow Book' by Sei Shonagon and 'As I crossed a bridge of dreams' by Lady Sarashina, both written c. 1000 AD. The narrative moves between travelogue, meditation, exploration of ideas, discourse on various subjects, dreams, lists, and introspection. Fact and fiction become harder to separate as the story unfolds. What starts as straightforward documentary metamorphoses into chaotic self-absorption, and the reader is left examining the very same question examined by the narrator: is this real? A deeply personal first-person account, 'Japan Dreams' touches on numerous aspects of Japanese culture: arts and heritage, attitudes to time and space, sexuality, language, technology, media, entertainment, identity and self, values, family, city and country life, and religion.

Arts & Photography

An irreverent lexicon of the seemingly infinite ways we call bullshit, written by a McSweeney's columnist and etymologist, illustrated by a New Yorker-contributing cartoonist. What's the difference between "balderdash" and "drivel"? Where did "mumbo-jumbo" come from? How should you use "meadow mayonnaise"? What's "felgercarb" and which popular TV show coined it? There are hundreds of common and rare terms for bullshit in English, including borrowings from German, turn-of-the-century sailors, The Simpsons, and beyond. Bullshit is everywhere, but not all of it is created equal. Mark Peters's Bullshit: A Lexicon is the handy guide to identifying and calling BS in all of its many forms, from "bunk" and "claptrap" to "applesauce" and "gobbledygook." Packed with historical facts, pop culture tidbits, and definitions for each term, Bullshit is perfect for humor readers, language lovers, and anyone looking to describe life's everyday annoyances.

Bullshit: A Lexicon

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Crown

Researchers share their pioneering graphical method for designing almost any distillation structureDeveloped by the authors in collaboration with other researchers at the Centre of Material and Process Synthesis, column profile maps (CPMs) enable chemical engineers to design almost any distillation structure using novel graphical techniques. The CPM method offers tremendous advantages over other design methods because it is generalized and not constrained to a particular piece of equipment.Understanding Distillation Using Column Profile Maps enables readers to understand, analyze, and design distillation structures to solve common distillation problems, including distillation by simple columns, side rectifiers and strippers, multiple feed columns, and fully thermally coupled columns. In addition, the book presents advanced topics such as reactive distillation, membrane permeation, and validation of thermodynamic models. For all these processes, the authors set forth easy-to-follow design techniques, solution strategies, and insights gained using CPMs.This book offers everything needed to fully understand and use CPMs as a design tool:Figures help readers understand how to use CPMs as design and optimization toolsExamples clearly illustrate how to solve specific problems using CPMsTutorials allow readers to explore key concepts through experimentationDesign and Optimization of Distillation Systems software package, developed for this book, enables readers to reproduce the examples in the book, follow the tutorials, and begin designing their own distillation systemsWith its many examples and step-by-step tutorials, Understanding Distillation Using Column Profile Maps is recommended for students in chemical engineering in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. The book also provides new practical techniques that can be immediately applied by chemical engineering professionals in industry.

Understanding Distillation Using Column Profile Maps

Beneke, Daniel

Draftee (A Buffoon in Vietnam) is the true tale of a young man's days in the U.S. Army from October 1968 to September, 1970. Draftee is a story filled with dark humor, irony, life, death in combat, and the author's reflections on his role as a grunt in Vietnam. This is not a tale writ large on world affairs, instead is the story of a man caught up in forces he could not control.

Draftee (A Buffoon in Vietnam)

Biographies & Memoirs

lulu.com

The global DevOps market is valued at over $8 billion. But this vital sector remains complex and intimidating for many. Unlock your full potential and uncover the key insights with Confident DevOps. DevOps is defined by the practices, methodologies and tools which are necessary for any software development endeavour to succeed. It is a unique and fascinating discipline, which requires technical expertise, managerial skills and strong communication skills. Confident DevOps guides you through the entire software development lifecycle. offering insights on key topics including system architecture and cyber security. With fascinating insights on the various career paths and opportunities, this book offers the practical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to develop your DevOps expertise and pursue a successful career. About the Confident series... From coding and data science to cloud and cyber security, the Confident books are perfect for building your technical knowledge and enhancing your professional career.

Confident DevOps: The Essential Skills and Insights for DevOps Success (Confident Series, 18)

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Kogan Page.

A traveller comes to Japan and is slowly absorbed into a complex and increasingly unnerving interplay of reality, representation, substitution, the virtual, the artificial, the counterfeit and the unreal. In form, 'Japan Dreams' is loosely modelled on 'Pillow Book' by Sei Shonagon and 'As I crossed a bridge of dreams' by Lady Sarashina, both written c. 1000 AD. The narrative moves between travelogue, meditation, exploration of ideas, discourse on various subjects, dreams, lists, and introspection. Fact and fiction become harder to separate as the story unfolds. What starts as straightforward documentary metamorphoses into chaotic self-absorption, and the reader is left examining the very same question examined by the narrator: is this real?A very personal first-person account, 'Japan Dreams' touches on numerous aspects of  Japanese culture: arts and heritage, attitudes to time and space, sexuality, language, technology, media, entertainment, identity and self, values, family, city and country life, and religion.

Createspace Independent Pub

Mastering the details of English grammar and style can be a slow and painful process. With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Idiot's Guides: Grammar and Style makes learning the finer points of the English language easy. The book focuses on what people really need to know — the mechanics of writing, the parts of speech, proper punctuation and capitalization, and the most common errors (and how to avoid and fix them). Exercises that reinforce learning are also packed into this helpful guide.

Grammar and Style (Idiot's Guides)

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

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Membrane Process Design Using Residue Curve Maps

Japan Dreams: Notes from an Unreal Country

Japan Dreams: Notes from an Unreal Country

Bullshit: A Lexicon

Understanding Distillation Using Column Profile Maps

Draftee (A Buffoon in Vietnam)

Confident DevOps: The Essential Skills and Insights for DevOps Success (Confident Series, 18)

Confident DevOps: The Essential Skills and Insights for DevOps Success (Confident Series, 18)

Japan Dreams: Notes from an Unreal Country

Grammar and Style (Idiot's Guides)