Take a trip to rural Scotland with this delightful collection of sketches, stories, and anecdotes by Gordon Fraser. From tales of local characters to musings on the region's history and culture, this book captures the unique charm and humor of Wigtown and Whithorn.
Originally published in 1877, this reprint offers a glimpse into the historical context and themes of the time. The book captures the essence of its era through its narrative and character development, providing readers with a rich, authentic experience of the period. It serves as both a literary work and a historical artifact, making it a valuable addition for those interested in classic literature and the evolution of storytelling.
Trieste Publishing specializes in high-quality reproductions of classic literature, both fiction and non-fiction, sourced from libraries and private collections worldwide. Their extensive collection ensures that readers experience books as they were originally intended, free from common imperfections like blurred text or missing pages. Each title undergoes rigorous quality control, with staff carefully reviewing and repairing texts to maintain fidelity to the originals. Trieste also offers options for bulk purchases, catering to readers seeking to acquire multiple titles.
Set against the backdrop of early settlement in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, this collection of fictional stories draws from local lore, capturing the essence of early logging practices and settler life. The narratives weave in elements of romance and mystery, offering an engaging glimpse into the challenges and experiences of the region's pioneers.
The narrative explores the intersection of science and history during the rise of the Nazis, highlighting the expulsion of Jewish academics and its impact on global scientific progress. As World War II unfolds, these displaced scientists work urgently to develop the atomic bomb, driven by the fear of Nazi Germany achieving this powerful weapon first. The book delves into the grim connection between the creation of the Bomb and the horrors of the Holocaust, revealing a complex and harrowing chapter in both scientific and human history.
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Search-Based Software Engineering, SSBSE 2012, held in Riva del Garda, Italy in collocation with the 28th IEEE International Conference on Software Maintenance. The 15 revised full papers, 3 revised short papers, and 2 papers of the graduate track presented together with 2 keynote talks and 1 tutorial paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 initial submissions. Search-based Software Engineering (SBSE) studies the application of meta-heuristic optimization techniques to various software engineering problems, ranging from requirements engineering to software testing and maintenance. The papers present current research in all areas of Search Based Software Engineering, including theoretical work, research on SBSE applications, empirical studies, and reports on industrial experience.
This volume presents the proceedings of TAP 2010, the 4th International Conference on Tests and Proofs, held on July 1–2 in Málaga, Spain, as part of the TOOLS Federated Conferences. This event is a continuation of a series focused on the intersection of proofs and tests, which have historically been viewed as distinct and even opposing methodologies. Proponents of proving argue that if correctness is established through proofs, testing becomes unnecessary. Conversely, testers assert that proofs have limited applicability and that testing is the only reliable route to correctness. Both perspectives hold merit, as highlighted by Ed Brinksma's 2009 keynote remarking on the importance of both methods in software safety. The integration of these approaches is increasingly evident, with modern testing systems incorporating formal proof techniques, while testing enables the application of proofs in previously unfeasible contexts. As software engineering conferences increasingly feature papers on both testing and proving, we are approaching a paradigm shift where these techniques are recognized as complementary rather than competitive. The TAP conferences serve as a vital platform for researchers exploring these converging topics and aim to enhance awareness of their significance.
This book presents a biography of Abdus Salam, the first Muslim to win a Nobel Prize for Science (Physics 1979), who was nevertheless excommunicated and branded as a heretic in his own country. His achievements are often overlooked, even besmirched. Realizing that the whole world had to be his stage, he pioneered the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, a vital focus of Third World science which remains as his monument. A staunch Muslim, he was ashamed of the decline of science in the heritage of Islam, and struggled doggedly to restore it to its former glory. Undermined by his excommunication, these valiant efforts were doomed.
Underpinning all the other branches of science, physics affects the way we live our lives, and ultimately how life itself functions. Recent scientific advances have led to dramatic reassessment of our understanding of the world around us, and made a significant impact on our lifestyle. In this book, leading international experts, including Nobel prize winners, explore the frontiers of modern physics, from the particles inside an atom to the stars that make up a galaxy, from nano-engineering and brain research to high-speed data networks. Revealing how physics plays a vital role in what we see around us, this book will fascinate scientists of all disciplines, and anyone wanting to know more about the world of physics today.