These proceedings present current research on issues related to stress-induced phenomena in on-chip metal interconnects and solder joints. The volume will appeal to scientists, engineers, graduate students interested in research and development of microelectronic devices as well as technology integration, and semiconductor industry professionals and equipment suppliers.
Karen F. Stein University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA Rachel Carson is the twentieth century’s most significant environmentalist. Her books about the sea blend science and poetry as they invite readers to share her celebration of the ocean’s wonders. Silent Spring, her graphic and compelling exposé of the damage caused by the widespread aerial spraying of persistent organic pesticides such as DDT, opened our eyes to the interconnectedness of all living beings and the ecological systems we inhabit. Carson’s work challenges our belief that science and technology can control the natural world, asks us to recognize our place in the world around us, and inspires us to treat the earth respectfully. She calls us to rekindle our sense of wonder at nature’s power and beauty, and to tread lightly on the earth so that it will continue to sustain us and our descendants. This book guides readers on a journey through Carson’s life and work, considers Carson’s legacies, and points to some of the continuing challenges to sustainability. It provides a listing of resources for reading, learning, or teaching about the environment, about nature writing, and about Carson and the crucial issues she addressed.
Karen Jean Matsko Hood began her professional writing career later in life than she expected. She is now a prolific writer of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for adults and children. She also is available on a limited basis for freelance projects. Both her fiction and nonfiction exhibit a unique voice of compassion and purpose. The recurring theme in Hood¿s nonfiction is providing a voice for those whose struggles are otherwise ignored. Hood¿s writing is strong-minded yet lyrical. She is a meticulous wordsmith and writes with passion. She is versatile in her writing style and deals with a wide range of themes and topics. Her writing has been published in a myriad of magazines and publications and on an international level. This catalog is a collection of her various nonfiction books and nonfiction projects.
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