Civil Aircraft Electrical Power System Safety Assessment: Issues and Practices provides guidelines and methods for conducting a safety assessment process on civil airborne systems and equipment. As civil aircraft electrical systems become more complicated, electrical wiring failures have become a huge concern in industry and government―especially on aging platforms. There have been several accidents (most recently battery problems on the Boeing 777) with some of these having a relationship to wiring and power generation. Featuring a case study on the continuous safety assessment process of the civil airborne electrical power system, this book addresses problems, issues and troubleshooting techniques such as single event effects (SEE), the failure effects of electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS), formal theories and safety analysis methods in civil aircrafts.
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<li>Introduces how to conduct assignment of development assurance levels for the electrical power system</li>
<li>Includes safety assessments of aging platforms and their respective Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS)</li>
<li>Features material on failure mechanisms for wiring systems and discussion of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) sustainment</li>
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Civil Aircraft Electrical Power System Safety Assessment: Issues and Practices

Science & Math

Wang, Peng

Astronomy & Space Science

Butterworth-Heinemann

Utilising individual interviews and focus group discussions, primarily from two Chinese cities, The Chinese Mafia: Organized Crime, Corruption, and Extra-Legal Protection contributes to the understanding of organized crime and corruption in the Chinese context, filing a significant gap in criminological literature, by investigating how extra-legal protectors-corrupt public officials and street gangsters-emerge, evolve and operate in a rapidly changing society. China's economic reforms have been accompanied by a surge of social problems, such as ineffective legal institutions, booming black markets and rampant corruption. This has resulted in the rise of extra-legal means of protection and enforcement: such is the demand for protection that cannot be fulfilled by state-sponsored institutions. This book develops a new socio-economic theory of mafia emergence, incorporating Granovetter's argument on social embeddedness into Gambetta's economic theory of the mafia, to suggest that the rise of the Chinese mafia is primarily due to the negative influence of guanxi (a Chinese version of personal connections) on the effectiveness of the formal legal system. This interplay has two major consequences. First, the weakened ability of the formal legal system sees street gangsters (the 'Black Mafia') providing protection and quasi law enforcement. Second, it allows for escalating abuse of power by public officials; as a result, corrupt officials (the 'Red Mafia') sell public appointments, exchange illegal benefits with businesses and protect local gangs. Together, these outcomes have seen street gangs shift their operations away from traditional areas (e.g. gambling, prostitution and drug distribution), whilst corrupt public officials have moved to offer illegal services to the criminal underworld, including the safeguarding organized crime groups and protection of illegal entrepreneurs. A study of crime and deviance located within a fast growing economy, The Chinese Mafia offers a unique understanding of these activities within contemporary Chinese society and a new perspective for understanding the interaction between corruption and organized crime. It will be of interest to academics and students engaged in the fields of criminology and criminal justice, sociology, and political science, with particular interest for those researching China and Chinese politics and governance.

The Chinese Mafia: Organized Crime, Corruption, and Extra-Legal Protection (Clarendon Studies in Criminology)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a systematic overview of Mandarin grammar, oriented toward self-study, English-speaking students. Through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key, this book provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language. Ideal for any student who is interested in taking their skills to the next level, this book makes the difficult task of perfecting grammar efficient, interesting and rewarding. Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a perfect tool to help you form correct and natural-sounding sentences, and determine how to best use the grammar you need for reading or writing Mandarin. Each example and exercise is written in both pinyin and Simplified Chinese Characters to accommodate learners with varying levels of character literacy, including those who have learned only to speak but not read.

Essential Chinese Grammar: Write and Speak Chinese Like a Native! The Ultimate Guide to Everyday Chinese Usage (Essential Grammar Series)

Reference

Ling, Vivian

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Tuttle+publishing

<div>The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle'sStories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Audio recordings of the tales read by native speakers are included&#8212;both on the accompanying CD and as downloadable online audio--giving students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include: <ul> <li>"Painting the Eyes on the Dragon" Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument.</li> <li style="list-style: none"> </li> <li>"Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump" Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past.</li> <li style="list-style: none"> </li> <li>"Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends" Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague.</li> </ul> Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study,Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.</div>

Chinese Stories for Language Learners: A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales in Bilingual Chinese and English (Online Audio Recordings Included)

Literature & Fiction

Short Stories & Anthologies

The timeless wisdom of Chinese folktales presented in parallel English and Chinese texts! Switch up your bedtime reading with this memorable bilingual anthology. These traditional Chinese tales are fun to read and each one contains a gentle moral telling kids how to be a good person and live a good life. The stories are presented with parallel English and Chinese texts on every page, along with dozens of charming color illustrations by illustrator Yang Xi. The ten traditional folktales in this volume include: <ul> <li>"Gold and Silver Hatchets"-Showing children the rewards that honesty can bring</li> <li>"How Can You Weigh an Elephant?"-It takes a small boy to solve an impossible task</li> <li>" How Silk Was Invented"- And how women contributed to the development of Chinese culture</li> <li>And many more!</li> </ul> Sure to delight readers of all ages, A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales is perfect for parents who want their children to absorb the timeless wisdom of Chinese folk stories and also perhaps learn some Chinese along the way!

A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales: Ten Traditional Stories in Chinese and English (Free Online Audio Recordings)

Children's Books

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

The Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac: Traditional Fables in Chinese and English - A Bilingual Storybook for Kids (Free Online Audio Recordings)

A collection of 15 classic Chinese folk stories--passed down from generation to generation--presented in both Chinese and English. Welcome to the land of Chinese folklore, a delightful corner of the Chinese heritage that remains relatively unexplored in Western publications. Throughout history the medium of storytelling and the performing arts allowed folklore to flourish, bringing culture and entertainment to the common people. These stories are about universal human concerns such as the origin of humankind, impact of wars and natural disasters, legendary cultural heroes, dignity and justice for the common folks, and yearnings of the human heart. Each story is given in parallel Chinese and English versions, and is accompanied by a short essay about its historical context, a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and native speaker audio recordings. Enjoy fifteen classic Chinese folk tales, including: <ul> <li>"Taming the New Year's Beast" -- How the Lunar New Year festival came about, celebrated after the ferocious monster Nian was frightened off by sparks, explosive noises and the color red when it came hunting for children and animals</li> <li style="list-style: none"> </li> <li>"Two Virtuous Mothers of Ancient China" -- The philosopher Mencius's mother, a virtuous widow, illustrates the importance of not wasting one's education through her efforts to ensure her son's success</li> <li style="list-style: none"> </li> <li>"The Chinese Romeo and Juliet" -- A classic tale of tragic love, Zhu Yingtai, the beloved daughter of a local official, is disguised as a young male scholar to study in Hangzhou -- some distance away from her home. While she was in the academy she met a soulmate, Liang Shanbo, and as they studied together for three years, she developed feelings for him</li> <li style="list-style: none"> </li> <li>"Judge Bao Takes On the Emperor's Son-in-Law" -- The famous Judge Bao decided to right a wrong when the emperor's son-in-law, Chen Shimei, committed bigamy by pretending to be single in order to become the imperial son-in-law. He even attempted to hide this crime by obliterating his wife and two children, but was thwarted by Judge Bao, who risked his own life and career to carry out justice.</li> </ul>

Chinese Folktales for Language Learners: Famous Folk Stories in Chinese and English (Free online Audio Recordings)

1. Provides the fundamentals of subpixel mapping technology and its applications. 2. Discusses in detail the advantages of using different subpixel mapping techniques based on remote sensing data. 3. Summarizes in a systematic way current subpixel location methods. 4. Highlights authors' achievements in subpixel mapping technology. 5. Includes case studies based on remote sensing data from USA, Italy, China, and Cambodia.

Subpixel Mapping for Remote Sensing Images

Computers & Technology

张磊

Computer Science

CRC-Press

Machine Learning in Translation

Sawyer, David B.

Routledge

*A practical guide to Machine Learning and its applications in translation, in the specific context of translator/localizer training and education * written to be equally useful for both students on translation studies courses and professionals in the area of localization *Unlike existing titles, it focuses on bridging the gap between machine learning technology in the humanities and translation practice and takes a bottom-up, relevancy approach to Machine Learning in Translation

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