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Image one: E-books for Halloween
Image two: E-book titled Frankenstein: Annotated for Scientists, Engineers, and Creators of All Kinds (2017) - synopsis: This edition of Frankenstein pairs the original 1818 version of the manuscript—meticulously line-edited and amended by Charles E. Robinson, one of the world’s preeminent authorities on the text—with annotations and essays by leading scholars exploring the social and ethical aspects of scientific creativity raised by this remarkable story. The result is a unique and accessible edition of one of the most thought-provoking and influential novels ever written.
Image three: E-book titled On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears (2009) - synopsis: A wide-ranging cultural and conceptual history of monsters—how they have evolved over time, what functions they have served for us, and what shapes they are likely to take in the future. Exploring sources as diverse as philosophical treatises, scientific notebooks, and novels, author Stephen T. Asma unravels traditional monster stories for the clues they offer about the inner logic of an era's fears and fascinations.
Inderscience is a publisher that disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering, and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. (Trial runs through April 21, 2022)
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Image two: E-book titled Atomic Frontier Days: Hanford and the American West (2011) - synopsis: The 586-square-mile Hanford compound on the Columbia River is known both for its origins as part of the Manhattan Project, which made the first atomic bombs, and for the monumental effort now under way to clean up forty-five years of waste from manufacturing plutonium for nuclear weapons. Atomic Frontier Days tells a complex story of production, community building, politics, and environmental sensibilities. In brilliantly structured parallel stories, the authors bridge the divisions that accompany the Hanford nuclear reservation's headlines and offer perspective on today's controversies.
Image three: E-book titled Woodstock Scholarship: An Interdisciplinary Annotated Bibliography (2016) - synopsis: Since August 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair looms large when recounting the history and impact of the baby boom generation and the societal upheavals of the Sixties. This interdisciplinary annotated bibliography records the details of over 400 English-language resources on the Festival, including books, chapters, articles, websites, transcriptions and videos. Divided into six main subsections―Culture & Society, History, Biography, Music, Film, Arts & Literature―for ease of consultation Woodstock Scholarship sheds light on all facets of a key happening in our collective history.
Image one: E-book titled The Ultimate Job Hunting Book (2018) - synopsis: The Ultimate Job Hunting Book gives you everything you need to get your dream job. It is a dynamic collection of essential skills covering the topics that will help you make a seismic impact upon your performance - faster than you ever thought possible.
Image two: E-book titled Demystifying the Engineering PhD (2019) - synopsis: Demystifying the Engineering PhD explores what it means to be an engineering PhD holder, including insights from engineering professionals working in academia and industry across multiple institute types and companies. Topics covered include motivations for obtaining a PhD, the added value of a PhD, and career options for PhD holders.
