Tabla de Contenidos: “…Kerpelman -- Possible selves as mechanisms of change in therapy / Curtis S. Dunkel, Daniel Kelts, Brian Coon -- Enhancing student motivation through the pursuit of possible selves / Michael F. …”
Sumario

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Molin) -- The Plot Against the Future / Malcolm Quinn -- [2] The Basis of Memories -- Mortal Engines and The Hunger Games : how myths from the past shape visions of a sustainable future and the responsibility for it as represented in children's literature / Julia Eccleshare -- Girl Acting Out : Revisiting the fairy tale futures of Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White / Sarah Bonner -- Mirror : Time will Darken Paper / Penny McCarthy -- School of Change : re-dreaming past futures / Jennet Thomas -- [3] The Re-conditioning of Time -- Seizing the Future : the Futurists and future-oriented contemporary works / Ilaria Puri Purini -- The Blackening of Epekeina Tes Ousias / Liam Sprod -- The Attention Economy : From Cyber-Time to Cinematic Time / Claudio Celis -- Counterfiction : designing within alternative worlds / Austin Houldsworth -- [4] The Mechanical Future -- From Hardware to Softwear : The Future Memories of Techno-fashion / Anneke Smelik and Lianne Toussaint -- (Un)knotting Time : Imagining Past Futures in Early Victorian Street Ballads / Karl Bell…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Examining News Engagement on Facebook: Effects of News Content and Social Networks on News Engagement 3. Probing the Mechanisms Through Which Social Media Erodes Political Knowledge: The Role of the News-Finds-Me Perception 4. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- Does nutrition during infancy and early childhood contribute to later obesity via metabolic imprinting of epigenetic gene regulatory mechanisms? / Waterland, R.A. -- Long-term effects of weaning habits: type-1 diabetes / Vaarala, O. -- What is known? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Episodic memory for objects -- 2.3. Candidate mechanisms -- 2.3.1. Self and social mechanisms -- 2.3.2. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…7.6 Secondary Sanctions and Their Compatibility with wto Law -- 8 Conclusion -- part 2 -- The International Enforcement of Human Rights and the Legality of Unilateral Human Rights Sanctions -- 3 The International Enforcement of Human Rights -- 1 Human Rights Treaties and Enforcement Mechanisms -- 1.1 The Core Human Rights Treaties: A Short Review -- 1.2 Reporting Obligation -- 1.3 Mechanisms of Interstate Complaints -- 1.4 Mechanisms for Individual Complaints -- 1.5 Inquiry Procedure -- 1.6 Dispute Settlement Provisions and the Role of the International Court of Justice -- 1.7 The Deficiencies of Treaty-Based Enforcement Mechanisms -- 2 Enforcement of Human Rights That Have Acquired a Special Status -- 2.1 Jus Cogens -- 2.2 Obligations Erga Omnes -- 3 The Role of the Human Rights Council in the International Protection of Human Rights -- 4 The Role of the UN Security Council in Responding to Atrocities -- 4.1 Humanitarian Intervention and Responsibility to Protect (R2P) -- 4.2 Collective Economic Sanctions -- 5 Conclusion -- 4 The Legality of Unilateral Economic Sanctions Imposed to Redress Human Rights Violations -- 1 Human Rights Sanctions and the Principle of Non-intervention -- 2 Economic Sanctions Targeting Human Rights Violations and the Draft Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts -- 3 Economic Sanctions Targeting Human Rights Violations and the Immunities of Heads of States and Other High-Ranking Government Officials -- 4 Economic Sanctions Imposed on Human Rights Grounds and wto Law -- 4.1 Justification under the Public Morals Exception -- 4.2 Justification under the National Security Exception -- 5 Conclusion -- part 3 -- The Contribution of the Doctrine of Common Concern of Humankind to the International Protection of Human Rights -- 5 The Doctrine of the Common Concern of Humankind and Its Contribution to Enhancing Human Rights Protection -- 1 The Evolution of the Doctrine of the Common Concern of Humankind -- 2 The Suggested Normative Implications of the Principle of the Common Concern of Humankind -- 2.1 Duty to Cooperate -- 2.2 Obligation to Do One’s Homework -- 2.3 Securing Compliance -- 3 The Introduction of the Doctrine of Common Concern of Humankind into International Human Rights Law -- 3.1 The Reasons behind States’ Abuses of Human Rights…”

“…Would you trust an auto mechanic whose car backfires and produces black smoke? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Co-ordination challenges -- Anticipatory information challenges -- Issues concerning funding of continuous learning -- Carbon neutrality -- Child well-being -- Collaboration between politicians and public officials -- References -- Note -- 9 Towards a model for the anticipatory governance of continuous learning in Finland -- Scope and steering of the pilot case for Continuous Learning -- Assessment of the context for continuous learning in Finland -- Inspiration from international examples -- Preparing the principles and prototype governance model for the anticipatory governance of the continuous learning system in Finland -- Understanding the context of continuous learning in Finland -- Stakeholders responsible for continuous learning in Finland -- Use of anticipatory approaches to inform continuous learning in Finland -- Exploratory approaches -- Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2018) -- Normative approaches -- Competitiveness and Well-being from Lifelong Learning, Sitra (2018-2021) -- Skills anticipation and foresight exercises -- Objectives for the reform of continuous learning in Finland -- Gap analysis: Challenges for the implementation of anticipation in the continuous learning reform in Finland -- Horizontal and vertical governance -- Perceptions of vertical and horizontal governance among Finnish stakeholders -- Key AIG mechanisms -- Networks and partnerships -- Legitimacy -- Use of anticipatory information by actors across the continuous learning system -- Perceptions of anticipatory information among Finnish stakeholders -- Key AIG mechanisms -- Sense-making -- Data and measurement -- Sustained and co-ordinated financing -- Financing in Finland -- Key AIG mechanisms -- Vested interests and biases -- Principles for the anticipatory innovation governance of continuous learning in Finland…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Language Production and Comprehension: Brain Mechanisms…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Classification of Motor Vehicle; 1.1.1 Based on Type of Roads; 1.1.2 Buses; 1.1.3 Classifications by ISO; 1.2 Functions of Subunits; 1.3 Characteristics of Ground Vehicle; 2 Transmission System; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Clutch; 2.3 Synchromesh Gear Box; 2.4 Differential Gear Box; 2.5 Planetary Gear Systems; 2.6 Manual Transmission System; 2.7 Automatic Transmission System; 2.8 Propeller Shaft and Drive Shaft; 2.8.1 Role of Propeller Shaft; 2.8.2 Functions of the Drive Shaft; 3 Tires; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Construction of Tire 3.2.1 Tire Tread Designs3.2.2 Cross-Ply Tires; 3.2.3 Radial Ply Tires; 3.3 Tire Dynamics; 3.3.1 Steady State Tire Forces and Torques; 3.3.2 Simple Dynamic Extension; References; 4 Suspension System; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Types of Suspension System; 4.2.1 Mechanical System; 4.2.2 Pneumatic System; 4.2.3 Hydraulic System; 4.2.3.1 Working Principle of Hydraulic Suspension System; 4.2.3.2 Major Parts of Hydraulic Suspension System; 4.3 Design Analysis of Suspension System; 4.3.1 Dimension and Force Analysis of the Pedal; 4.3.2 Design of Piston and Piston Head; 4.3.3 Piston Head Design 4.3.4 Design of Main Cylinder4.3.5 Design of Reservoir Cylinder; 4.3.6 Design of the Pumping Cylinder; 4.3.7 Plunger Design; 4.3.8 Design of Pipe; 4.3.9 Design of Spring; 4.3.10 Design of Release Valve; 4.3.11 Design of Pin; 4.3.12 Design of Ball; 4.3.13 Design of Pedal; 4.3.14 Link Design; 4.3.15 Seal Design; 4.3.16 Testing for Rolling; 4.3.16.1 The Longitudinal Location of CG; Reference; 5 Braking System; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Background of Brake System; 5.3 Classifications of Brake System; 5.4 Air or Pneumatic Brake System; 5.4.1 Components of the Typical Air Brake System 5.4.2 Common Problems in Pneumatic Brake System5.4.3 Cause of the Problem; 5.4.4 Air Brake System Troubleshooting; 5.4.5 Leakage in Pneumatic Brake System; 5.5 Hydraulic Brake System; 5.5.1 Components of Hydraulic Brake System; 5.6 Brake Drum Design; 5.6.1 Materials for Brake Lining; 5.6.2 Specification; 5.7 Result and Conclusion; References; 6 Steering System; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Parts of Steering System; 6.3 Ackerman's Steering Mechanism; 6.4 Davis Steering Mechanism; 6.5 Power Steering; 6.5.1 Hydraulic Power Assisted SteeringHPAS System 6.5.1.1 Static Characteristic of the Hydraulic Power Steering System6.5.1.2 Components of Hydraulic Power Steering; 6.5.1.3 General Design of Hydraulic Power Steering Systems; 6.5.1.4 Hydraulic Power Steering Gear Design; 6.5.2 Electric Power Steering; 6.5.2.1 Working of EPS; 6.5.2.2 Essential Components of an EPS System; References; 7 Hybrid Cars; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 History; 7.3 Background; 7.4 Production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles; 7.5 Types of Vehicles; 7.5.1 Motorcycles; 7.5.2 Automobiles and Light Trucks; 7.5.3 Taxis; 7.5.4 Buses; 7.5.5 Trucks; 7.5.6 Military Vehicles…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The role of different leveraging mechanisms in mobilising private climate finance -- 2.2.2. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…single-bevel 12-tooth gear -- double-bevel 12-tooth gear -- 14-tooth gear -- 16-tooth gear -- 16-tooth gear with clutch -- double-sided 16-tooth gear with clutch -- single-bevel 20-tooth gear -- single-bevel 20-tooth gear with pin hole -- double-bevel 20-tooth gear -- 24-tooth gear -- 24-tooth gear with clutch -- 24-tooth gear with crown -- 36-tooth gear -- 40-tooth gear -- Hailfire Droid wheel gear -- differential gears -- turntables -- obsolete gears -- Chapter 7: chains and pulleys -- chains -- pulleys -- string and pulley systems -- simple pulley system -- differential pulley system -- power pulley system -- Chapter 8: levers and linkages -- levers -- classes of levers -- from levers to linkages -- linkages -- Chebyshev linkage -- Hoeken's linkage -- pantograph -- Peaucellier-Lipkin cell -- Sarrus linkage -- Scott-Russell linkage -- scissor linkage -- Watt's linkage -- Chapter 9: custom mechanical solutions -- a stronger differential -- differential locks -- a custom differential -- an axle with a differential lock -- ratchets -- linear clutches -- eccentric mechanisms -- Scotch yokes -- a scotch yoke -- Oldham couplings -- an oldham coupling -- Schmidt couplings -- stepper motors -- Geneva mechanisms -- a Geneva mechanism -- reverse lights -- flashing lights -- turn signals -- complex turn signals -- double-axle turntable transmission -- a double-axle turntable transmission -- a sturdy universal joint -- a universal joint -- Chapter 10: the LEGO pneumatic system -- the Old system -- the New system -- the V2 system -- an inventory of pneumatic parts -- pumps -- control modules -- cylinders -- miscellaneous parts -- modding the pneumatic system -- non-LEGO hoses -- non-LEGO airtanks -- removing springs to create motorized compressors -- pneumatic suspensions -- turning your pneumatic system into a hydraulic one -- Chapter 11: pneumatic devices…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…What Is a Consensus Mechanism? -- 8. How Does Bitcoin Fit into This? -- 9. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…2.2 Specimen Fabrication and Steam-Curing Procedure -- 2.3 Expansion Measurements -- 2.4 Mechanical Property Testing -- 2.5 Load Carrying Capacity Testing Under Four-Point Loading -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Cracking of Specimens -- 3.2 Expansion of Concrete Prisms -- 3.3 Mechanical Properties of Concrete Under Accelerated ASR Test Conditions -- 3.4 Load Carrying Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 3D printed Ultra-High Performance Concrete: Preparation, Application, and Challenges -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Preparation of 3DP-UHPC -- 2.1 Design of UHPC for 3DCP -- 2.2 Manufacturing of 3DP-UHPC -- 2.3 Mechanical Anisotropy of 3DP-UHPC -- 3 Applications of 3DP-UHPC -- 3.1 Large-Scale Special Components -- 3.2 As the Reinforcement Materials -- 3.3 As Protection Against Explosion and Impact -- 4 Challenges of 3DP-UHPC -- 4.1 Standardization of Materials -- 4.2 Flexible Design of Structures -- 5 Summary and Outlook -- References -- Nanosilica-Modified Hydrogels Encapsulating Bacterial Spores for Self-healing Concrete -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Preparation of Bacterial Spores -- 2.2 Preparation of Hydrogels Encapsulating Bacterial Spores -- 2.3 Observation of Interface Between Hydrogel and Cement Matrix -- 2.4 Revival of Bacterial Spores Encapsulated in Hydrogels After Exposure to Alkali Environments -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Reusing Alum Sludge as Cement Replacement to Develop Eco-Friendly Concrete Products -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Materials -- 2.2 Sample Preparation -- 2.3 Experimental Methods -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Material Characterization -- 3.2 Reaction Degree and Hydration Mechanism of Sludge -- 3.3 Chemo-Mechanical Properties of Pastes and Strength of Blocks -- 4 Conclusions -- References…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Nanoparticle uptake dynamics and mechanism -- 3. Biological effect and impact -- 4. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…3 Analysis of Shear Strength Index of Red Soil Sample Under Dry and Wet Cycle -- 4 Influence of Wet and Dry Cycles on the Stability of Laterite Roadbed Slope -- 4.1 Numerical Analysis Model -- 4.2 Calculation Parameters -- 4.3 Analysis of Calculation Results -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Formation and Evolution Mechanism of the ZhengGang Giant Ancient Landslide -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Regional Geological Background -- 3 Zhenggang Landslide -- 3.1 Basic Characteristics and Zone -- 3.2 Material Composition -- 3.3 The Landslide Structural Characteristics -- 3.4 Characteristics of the Slip Zone -- 3.5 Zoning Deformation Characteristics -- 4 Numerical Analysis of Zhenggang Landslide Formation and Evolution Process -- 4.1 Model and Parameters -- 4.2 Numerical Calculation Results -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 The Steeply Dipping Layered Rock Mass Toppling Formation Process -- 5.2 The Giant Ancient Landslide Formation and Evolution Process -- 5.3 The Genetic Mechanism of the Toppling Deformation Body Evolving into a Giant Ancient Landslide -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Potential Instability Modes and Support Stability Analysis of Soil Accumulation Slopes Along the Lexi Expressway -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Lexi Expressway ZK125 + 654-ZK125 + 775 Section Slope Introduction -- 2.1 Slope Engineering Geological Conditions -- 2.2 Slope Disposal Measures -- 3 Model Establishment and Parameter Selection -- 3.1 Establishment of Calculation Model -- 3.2 Calculation Parameter Selection -- 4 Analysis of Deformation and Failure Process of Unsupported Excavation State of Slope -- 4.1 Natural Slope Characterization -- 4.2 Characteristics of Deformation and Failure of Unsupported Excavation State of Slope -- 4.3 Analysis of Slope Deformation and Failure Mechanism -- 5 Analysis of Deformation and Failure Process of Slope Support Excavation State…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Change Mechanisms in couple and family therapy; 12. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy; 13. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduction 9 Motives of the Elderly for the Use of Technology in their Daily Lives 27 An Exploration of Mobile Telephony Non-use among Older People 47 Older Women on the Game: Understanding Digital Game Perspectives from an Ageing Cohort 67 Social Inclusion of Elderly People in Rural Areas by Social and Technological Mechanisms 93 Skripting Age - The Negotiation of Age and Aging in Ambient Assisted Living 121 Making Space for Ageing: Embedding Social and Psychological Needs of Older People into Smart Home Technology 141 Seeing Again. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; 1 Experiencing thinking; PART I Principles of fluency; 2 A general model of fluency effects in judgment and decision making; 3 The sources of fluency: Identifying the underlying mechanisms of fluency effects; 4 Once more with feeling! …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Unifying Grid and Organizational Security Mechanisms; Chapter 12. Grid Security Architecture: Requirements, Fundamentals, Standards and Models; Chapter 13. …”