The Shield of the Weak

The Shield of the Weak

Author: Christine Ehrick

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780826334688

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A timely study of women's social advancement in Uruguay during a period of unprecented political reform early in the twentieth century.


Permissible Killing

Permissible Killing

Author: Suzanne Uniacke

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780521564588

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Do individuals have a positive right of self-defence? And if so, what are the limits of this right? Under what conditions, if any, does this use of force extend to the defence of others? These are some of the issues explored by Dr Uniacke in this comprehensive philosophical discussion of the principles relevant to self-defence as a moral and legal justification of homicide. She establishes a unitary right of self-defence and defence of others, one which grounds the permissibility of the use of necessary and proportionate defensive force against culpable and non-culpable, active and passive, unjust threats. Particular topics discussed include: the nature of moral and legal justification and excuse; natural law justifications of homicide in self-defence; the Principle of Double Effect and the claim that homicide in self-defence is justified as unintended killing; and the question of self-preferential killing. This is a lucid and sophisticated account of the complex notion of justification, revolving around a critical discussion of recent trends in the law of self-defence.


Measurement Of Weak Radioactivity

Measurement Of Weak Radioactivity

Author: Pall Theodorsson

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 1996-12-11

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 9814500216

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This book is intended for scientists engaged in the measurement of weak alpha, beta, and gamma active samples; in health physics, environmental control, nuclear geophysics, tracer work, radiocarbon dating etc. It describes the underlying principles of radiation measurement and the detectors used. It also covers the sources of background, analyzes their effect on the detector and discusses economic ways to reduce the background. The most important types of low-level counting systems and the measurement of some of the more important radioisotopes are described here. In cases where more than one type can be used, the selection of the most suitable system is shown.


TBM Design and Construction

TBM Design and Construction

Author: Kui Chen

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-04-17

Total Pages: 867

ISBN-13: 981990059X

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This book comprehensively covers the latest technology of TBM's structure and working principle, selection and adaptability design, cutter head design, construction organization and risk control and discusses typical domestic and global case studies on different periods of major TBM projects. Through detailed data and accurate charts, it offers operational guidance with high empirical value. This book is suitable for design, manufacturing, project management, construction and civil and mechanical engineering in the field of TBM technology.


Tunnelling

Tunnelling

Author: Alan Muir Wood

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-03-09

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 113580950X

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Tunnelling has become a fragmented process, excessively influenced by lawyers'notions of confrontational contractual bases. This prevents the pooling of skills, essential to the achievement of the promoters' objectives. Tunnelling: Management by Design seeks the reversal of this trend. After a brief historical treatment of selected developments, th


The Priestess and the Dragon

The Priestess and the Dragon

Author: Nicolette Andrews

Publisher: Magpie Publishing

Published: 2021-05-26

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13:

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A fiery priestess. An ice cold dragon. An entangled destiny they cannot escape. As if being exiled and forced to give up her influential fiancé wasn’t bad enough, Suzume was ordered to marry a rock. The wedding symbolizes her becoming a priestess, serving the God of the Mountain. But as she approaches the altar to make her vows, her latent powers spark to life, destroying the sacred rock and releasing what’s inside, which isn’t a god, but a dragon. Five hundred years ago, the woman Kaito loved betrayed him & sealed him in stone. Now that he’s free, he wants revenge. Since his ex-lover is dead, he’ll have to settle for her reincarnation, Suzume, but simply killing her isn’t enough. He needs her to suffer. When Suzume uncovers the tangled threads of fate that bind them together, she resolves to kill Kaito or die trying. That is, if she can resist his charm. Making Suzume love him was all part of his wicked plan. But the longer he delays destroying her, the stronger the temptation of a fresh start becomes. Can he make peace with his past or will history repeat itself?


Advances in Coal Mine Ground Control

Advances in Coal Mine Ground Control

Author: Syd S. Peng

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2017-05-25

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 0081012802

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Advances in Coal Mine Ground Control is a comprehensive text covering all recent advances in coal mine ground control, the most advanced subsystem of the rapidly advancing coal mining systems. This complete resource is written by Professor Syd Peng who, alongside leading experts from the world's major coal producing countries, has contributed extensively to the understanding of subsidence from underground coal mining, longwall operations and ground control in underground mines. Syd and the team of contributors bring together key advances from the past decade into one comprehensive resource that is accessible to all those studying, researching and working in the mining industry. This book is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students of mining engineering and related programs, and a must-have reference for mining, civil and geotechnical engineers. - Written and edited by the world's leading experts on ground control in coal mining - Covers all aspects of ground control practices in coal mines - Focuses on advances over the past decade, equipping readers with the most up-to-date knowledge regarding current research and practices in the field


Garbadon Major

Garbadon Major

Author: S.C. Mae

Publisher: Space Badger Publishing

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0473581604

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Jazz Healy and her gene-spliced cat, Rainbow Ninja, are deep in the bowels of the planetoid Kinon. They’re hunting Arteen Vendta, a scumbag with nothing much going for him except a long rap sheet. Jazz doesn’t feel like she’s got much going for her right now, either. A few months ago a budding relationship broke down and the hurt she continues to feel has only reaffirmed her belief that it’s better to be alone. Still, while Rainbow Ninja is great, Jazz does find herself missing the type of company she can hold a conversation with. Cue the entry of Jazz’s criminal kingpin mother with a job offer. A basic search-and-retrieve with excellent pay but Jazz knows things are never that clear-cut when Mother’s involved. Being needed is an attractive feeling, though. Will Jazz wise up in time or will she find herself strangled in Mother’s web?