The world is changing for two girls in China in the 1970s. Da Qin— Big Piano —and her younger sister, Xiao Qin— Little Piano —live in the city of Wuhan with their parents. For decades, China's government had kept the country separated from the rest of the world. When their country's leader, Chairman Mao, dies, new opportunities begin to emerge. Da Qin and Xiao Qin soon learn that their childhood will be much different than the upbringing their parents experienced. Eight short stories—based on the author's own life—give readers a unique look at what it was like to grow up in China during this important time in history.
Looking at the woman lying on the street with a pool of blood on her lower body, Yale turned his head to look at the Liu family younger brother with bloodshot eyes.
This open access book addresses the current technical problems of low efficiency of emergency site information collection, lack of flexibility of emergency information interaction, lack of fusion analysis technology and disaster loss prediction model, and low intelligence of emergency auxiliary decision making. The content contains research on multiple information collection technology of power grid disaster loss, fusion analysis and prediction technology of power grid disaster loss information, and real-time information interaction technology between emergency site and command center in this work. This book illustrates the process of developing a prototype system for grid disaster perception and emergency command, which realizes the functions of grid disaster perception and emergency auxiliary decision-making and visualization command. The prototype intelligent perception and emergency command system for power grid disasters has been piloted in several units. It provided support for disaster loss prediction, disaster damage perception, and emergency command auxiliary decision-making in the earthquake in Sichuan, China, as well as the heavy rainfall in Zhejiang, China and Typhoon No. 9 "Lupi" that registered in Fujian, China, which significantly improved the emergency disposal Work efficiency.
This bestselling reference bridges the gap between the introductory and highly specialized books dealing with aspects of food biochemistry for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fi elds of food science, horticulture, animal science, dairy science and cereal chemistry. Now fully revised and updated, with contributing authors from around the world, the third edition of Biochemistry of Foods once again presents the most current science available. The first section addresses the biochemical changes involved in the development of raw foods such as cereals, legumes, fruits and vegetables, milk, and eggs. Section II reviews the processing of foods such as brewing, cheese and yogurt, oilseed processing as well as the role of non-enzymatic browning. Section III on spoilage includes a comprehensive review of enzymatic browning, lipid oxidation and milk off-flavors. The final section covers the new and rapidly expanding area of rDNA technologies. This book provides transitional coverage that moves the reader from concept to application. Features new chapters on rDNA technologies, legumes, eggs, oilseed processing and fat modification, and lipid oxidation Offers expanded and updated material throughout, including valuable illustrations Edited and authored by award-winning scientists
[Imperial Power: Destiny; Cold Use]The reason was because he had used the name of marriage to seize the life and death power of his wife and then ruthlessly abandoned her, who was already of no value to him. But how could he have known that the woman whose personality had changed greatly would provoke his authority and even provoke everything related to him ...[Love, Gentle, Mystical, Past]That childhood sweetheart of hers, that scholarly man who had sworn an oath to her ... When they saw each other again, they found that they were already high above in the temple. Was that simple white-robed man no longer as simple as she remembered him?[Sword Kill: Darkness: Four Stones: Lovesick]The Heaven's Edge was only for the sake of his lover. The mysterious man in black, in the name of an assassin — was his protector for her or the rumored Four Stones that could shake the world?[Hiding, Disguise, Cute]The pretty maidservant who was following closely behind them was actually the dignified Emperor of Chu, disguised as a woman. When the truth was revealed, he was actually from the same world as her ...
Yan Hongye had grown up in an orphanage. Because her collarbone had a small birthmark that resembled a red maple leaf, the old dean had given her this name.
This book explores the developmental direction of the modernization of China's basic public services in the context of national governance modernization. Describing the blueprint for the modernization of China's basic public services in 2030, including basic public education, basic medical and health services, basic old-age services, and basic public cultural services, this book reflects Chinese public management scholars' strategies for the modernization of China's public services in the next 10 years and the path to get there. This book will interest scholars of Chinese governance, as well as readers who want to understand the current status, challenges and development strategies of China's public service and social policy fields. The authors of the book are professors from the School of Public Management and School of Education of Renmin University of China. The author team was led by Professor Dong Keyong, deanof the School of Public Management and Professor Wei Na, and includes contributions from Professor Liu Peng, Professor Li Wenzhao, Associate Professor Tang Jie, Dr. Ouyang Wei, and Professor Zhou Guangli, Associate Professor Zhou Xiang from the School of Education, and many post-doctoral, doctoral and master students.
Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Servo Systems presents the latest advances in observer-based control design, focusing on adaptive control for nonlinear systems such as adaptive neural network control, adaptive parameter estimation, and system identification. This book offers an array of new real-world applications in the field. Written by eminent scientists in the field of control theory, this book covers the latest advances in observer-based control design. It provides fundamentals, algorithms, and it discusses key applications in the fields of power systems, robotics and mechatronics, flight and automotive systems. Presents a clear and concise introduction to the latest advances in parameter estimation and adaptive control with several concise applications for servo systems Covers a wide range of applications usually not found in similar books, such as power systems, robotics, mechatronics, aeronautics, and industrial systems Contains worked examples which make it ideal for advanced courses as well as for researchers starting to work in the field, particularly suitable for engineers wishing to enter the field quickly and efficiently
Looking at the woman lying on the street with a pool of blood on her lower body, Yale turned his head to look at the Liu family younger brother with bloodshot eyes.
This book focuses on the robustness analysis of high accuracy surface modeling method (HASM) to yield good performance of it. Understanding the sensitivity and uncertainty is important in model applications. The book aims to advance an integral framework for assessing model error that can demonstrate robustness across sets of possible controls, variable definitions, standard error, algorithm structure, and functional forms. It is an essential reference to the most promising numerical models. In areas where there is less certainty about models, but also high expectations of transparency, robustness analysis should aspire to be as broad as possible. This book also contains a chapter at the end featuring applications in climate simulation illustrating different implementations of HASM in surface modeling. The book is helpful for people involved in geographical information science, ecological informatics, geography, earth observation, and planetary surface modeling.
Adaptive Identification and Control of Uncertain Systems with Nonsmooth Dynamics reports some of the latest research on modeling, identification and adaptive control for systems with nonsmooth dynamics (e.g., backlash, dead zone, friction, saturation, etc). The authors present recent research results for the modelling and control designs of uncertain systems with nonsmooth dynamics, such as friction, dead-zone, saturation and hysteresis, etc., with particular applications in servo systems. The book is organized into 19 chapters, distributed in five parts concerning the four types of nonsmooth characteristics, namely friction, dead-zone, saturation and hysteresis, respectively. Practical experiments are also included to validate and exemplify the proposed approaches. This valuable resource can help both researchers and practitioners to learn and understand nonlinear adaptive control designs. Academics, engineers and graduate students in the fields of electrical engineering, control systems, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics and computer science can benefit from the book. It can be also used as a reference book on adaptive control for servo systems for students with some background in control engineering. Explains the latest research outputs on modeling, identification and adaptive control for systems with nonsmooth dynamics Provides practical application and experimental results for robotic systems, and servo motors
Inside the luxurious and comfortable hotel suite, a click could be heard and the door was opened by someone from outside. The drunk woman was carried into the room by a slightly sneaky figure. When she realized that the owner of the room had left temporarily, she sent the alcohol reeking woman to the large and soft bed without hesitation.
Goal Oriented Methodology and Applications in Nuclear Power Plants: A Modern Systems Reliability Approach presents the latest data and research on the modern system reliability approach by GO methodology to improve the quality and reliability of nuclear power plants (NPP). Quality and reliability are two key factors which are critical to the economic success of NPPs, hence this book provides a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the latest data and research illustrated through the provision of examples and solutions, applications and problems to test comprehension. Authors Xiao-Jian, Jian and Hui-Na systematically illustrate reliability modeling, analysis, optimization allocation and assessment, and their applications in NPPs. This book, without assuming prior knowledge, presents all required information in an accessible and easily applied style. It will be particularly valuable to engineering and reliability professionals, nuclear engineering graduate students, reliability engineering specialists and nuclear energy researchers. Presents the latest research and data in one resource, eliminating the need to consult many diverse sources Includes examples and solutions that provide practical applications Combines principles, applications and examples within NPPs to provide a very thorough understanding of the technological aspects presented
Whether one views Mao Zedong as a hero or a demon, the "Great Helmsman" was undoubtedly a pivotal figure in the history of 20th-century China. The first part of this volume is an introductory essay that traces the history of 20th-century China, from Mao's early career up to the Chinese Communist Party's victory in 1949, through three decades of revolution, to Mao's death I 1976. The second half offers a selection of Mao's writings - including such seminal pieces as "On the New Democracy" and selections from the "Little Red Book" - and writings about Mao and his legacy by both his contemporaries and modern scholars. Also included are headnotes, a chronology, Questions for Consideration, photographs, a selected bibliography, and index.
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