Introduction to Continuum Mechanics, Third Edition

Continuum mechanics studies the response of materials to different loading conditions. The concept of tensors is introduced through the idea of linear transformation in a self-contained chapter, and the interrelation of direct notation, indicial notation and matrix operations is clearly presented. A wide range of idealized materials are considered through simple static and dynamic problems, and the book contains an abundance of illustrative examples and problems, many with solutions.Through the addition of more advanced material (solution of classical elasticity problems, constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids, and finite deformation theory), this popular introduction to modern continuum mechanics has been fully revised to serve a dual purpose: for introductory courses in undergraduate engineering curricula, and for beginning graduate courses.

Science & Math

Rubín, David

Krempl, Erhard

Lai, W. Michael

Mathematics

Pergamon

Continuum mechanics studies the response of materials to different loading conditions. The concept of tensors is introduced through the idea of linear transformation in a self-contained chapter, and the interrelation of direct notation, indicial notation and matrix operations is clearly presented. A wide range of idealized materials are considered through simple static and dynamic problems, and the book contains an abundance of illustrative examples and problems, many with solutions. 
Through the addition of more advanced material (solution of classical elasticity problems, constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids, and finite deformation theory), this popular introduction to modern continuum mechanics has been fully revised to serve a dual purpose: for introductory courses in undergraduate engineering curricula, and for beginning graduate courses.

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

This collection of stories by the great Hindi writer, many translated for the first time, demonstrate how far ahead of his time Premchand was where social issues were concerned.

Widows, Wives and Other Heroines: Twelve Stories by Premchand

Literature & Fiction

PREMCHAND

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

This selection of poems represents as fully as possible the wide range and variety of Nirala's work. Award-winning novelist David Rubin provides clear, powerful translations along with a foreword and notes.

A Season on the Earth: Selected Poems of Nirala

Nirala

Premchand (1880-1936) was a pioneering figure in modern Hindi literature. This omnibus edition of his works gathers together two distinguished novels (Nirmala and Gaban) and two short-story collections (The World of Premchand and Widows, Wives and Other Heroines). It also includes an introduction by Premchand scholar Francesca Orsini.

The Oxford India Premchand (Oxford India Collection)

Rai, Alok

King, Christopher R.

This is an anthology of the works of four leading Hindi poets, in translation, of the genre and period (roughly between the two world wars) known as Chayavad. This volume comes with a critical introduction by David Rubin who contextualizes this literary movement within the larger socio-political movement of the time.

Of Love and War: A Chayavad Anthology

Poetry

Consisting of twelve fully illustrated short stories, The Oxford India Illustrated Premchand looks at the village and the small town in India - focal points offering Premchand a fascinating stage for the interplay of diverse personalities. Human suffering, crushing poverty, and brutal exploitation by landowners, moneylenders, and others occupying positions of power (A Catastrophe, The Power of a Curse); caste snobbery, and gender discrimination (The Thakur's Well); the proverbial cunning of the peasant (The Road to Salvation) - these are some of the darker themes explored in the volume. But side by side we have stories celebrating the victory of renunciation over selfish temptation (Festival of Eid) and the close companionship of man and animal (The Story of Two Bullocks, January Night); gently satirizing human foibles (A Lesson in the Holy Life, My Big Brother); and often revealing the unpredictable nature of human behaviour (Penalty, A Car-Splashing, The Naïve Friend). A virtual Chiaroscuro. Premchand continues to interest us today because the significance of his works extends far beyond his won era and its immediate context. The originality and clarity of his vision, and his ability to dramatize universal human problems reveal his deep compassion, humour, and psychological understanding of human nature. The book is designed to appeal equally to young readers who will find the stories interesting and the illustrations delightful, as also enthusiasts of Indian literature and culture, and general readers.

The Illustrated Premchand: Selected Short Stories (Oxford India Collection)

Children's Books

Premchand, Munshi

Columbia University Press

An extended essay on a major modern Nepalese poet, Laxmiprasad Devkota (1909-1959), with translations of 45 poems by David Rubin.

Nepali Visions, Nepali Dreams - the poetry of Laxmiprasad Devkota

Quality education depends on preserving a teacherâ€™s freedom of expression and habits of openmindedness and critical inquiry. But in the classroom or the community, teachers may find their principles and standards challenged by school authorities or public officials. This essential handbook describes the legal recourses and remedies available when injustices occur.  The Rights of Teachers focuses on constitutionally protected activities in the classroom, with parents and students, and outside the school. It includes vital information on suing under civil rights acts for monetary and injunctive relief when a teacherâ€™s rights are violated.

The rights of teachers: The basic ACLU guide to a teacher's constitutional rights (An American Civil Liberties Union handbook)

Computers & Technology

Programming

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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics, Third Edition

Introduction to Continuum Mechanics, Third Edition

Widows, Wives and Other Heroines: Twelve Stories by Premchand

A Season on the Earth: Selected Poems of Nirala

The Oxford India Premchand (Oxford India Collection)

Of Love and War: A Chayavad Anthology

The Illustrated Premchand: Selected Short Stories (Oxford India Collection)

A Season on the Earth: Selected Poems of Nirala

Nepali Visions, Nepali Dreams - the poetry of Laxmiprasad Devkota

The rights of teachers: The basic ACLU guide to a teacher's constitutional rights (An American Civil Liberties Union handbook)