The Second Law of Economics: Energy, Entropy, and the Origins of Wealth by Reiner Kümmel

English | 2011 | ISBN: 1441993649 | 297 pages | PDF | 3,6 MB

Nothing happens in the world without energy conversion and entropy production. These fundamental natural laws are familiar to most of us when applied to the evolution of stars, biological processes, or the working of an internal combustion engine, but what about industrial economies and wealth production, or their constant companion, pollution? 

Does economics conform to the First and the Second Law of Thermodynamics? In this important book, Reiner Kümmel takes us on a fascinating tour of these laws and their influence on natural, technological, and social evolution. Analyzing economic growth in Germany, Japan, and the United States in light of technological constraints on capital, labor, and energy, Professor Kümmel upends conventional economic wisdom by showing that the productive power of energy far outweighs its small share of costs, while for labor just the opposite is true. Wealth creation by energy conversion is accompanied and limited by polluting emissions that are coupled to entropy production. These facts constitute the Second Law of Economics. They take on unprecedented importance in a world that is facing peak oil, debt-driven economic turmoil, and threats from pollution and climate change. 

They complement the First Law of Economics: Wealth is allocated on markets, and the legal framework determines the outcome. By applying the First and Second Law we understand the true origins of wealth production, the issues that imperil the goal of sustainable development, and the technological options that are compatible both with this goal and with natural laws. The critical role of energy and entropy in the productive sectors of the economy must be realized if we are to create a road map that avoids a Dark Age of shrinking natural resources, environmental degradation, and increasing social tensions.

Web Design Magazine No.41

French | 101 Pages | PDF | 53MB

Dédié à la conception, sous tous les aspects du design, de l'ergonomie, de l'implémentation des fonctions, Web Design met en valeur les meilleures créations du moment et surtout propose des tutoriels pour réaliser soi-même les créations les plus avancées. Pour les débutants comme pour les professionnels, les indépendants souhaitant améliorer leur site comme les designers chevronnés, le magazine apporte à chacun une source supplémentaire de créativité, d'échanges entre pairs et d'efficacité concrète dans la mise en place.

English | 2013 | ASIN: B00GKTSE1C | 122 pages | EPUB | 0.3 MB

Are you fed up with reading boring, lengthy paragraphs after paragraphs of text and want to get the actual network configurations done as soon as possible? This study guide strips away the non essentials and instead provides you with the actual commands that make your network work.

Arduino in Action by Martin Evans, Joshua Noble and Jordan Hochenbaum

English | ISBN: 1617290246 | 2013 | EPUB + PDF | 368 pages | 14 + 16 MB

Arduino in Action is a hands-on guide to prototyping and building electronics using the Arduino platform. Suitable for both beginners and advanced users, this easy-to-follow book begins with the basics and then systematically guides you through projects ranging from your first blinking LED through connecting Arduino to devices like game controllers or your iPhone.

About the Technology

Arduino is an open source do-it-yourself electronics platform that supports a mind-boggling collection of sensors and actuators you can use to build anything you can imagine. Even if you've never attempted a hardware project, this easy-to-follow book will guide you from your first blinking LED through connecting Arduino to your iPhone.

Basic Arrhythmias, 7th Edition by Gail Walraven

2010 | ISBN: 0135002389 | English | 640 pages | PDF | 56 MB

This classic, best-selling book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the latest knowledge in the field! Basic Arrhythmias, Sevent Edition covers all the basics of arrhythmia interpretation and includes appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12 Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12 Lead Interpretation, and Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias. The author takes great care in presenting a difficult topic in an easy manner with a building block approach. Some features to this updated edition include:

Over 600 practice strips included in the book.

Covers Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology, 12 Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12 Lead Interpretation, and Pacemakers, now includes a new section on Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias.

Full color texts, along with full color, tear-out flash cards for learning practice.

Flexible, self-instructional format allows for self-paced or classroom learning.

Key points and self-tests in every chapter for quick review and self-evaluation.

“Final Challenge” self-test at the end of book helps students evaluate their comprehension of material.

Clearly written, well-organized, and easy to understand.

This is a perfect resource for any practicing health care professionals who need to learn or review basic EKG or arrhythmia concepts.