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Introduction to the Calculus of Variations and Control with Modern Applications

by John A. Burns ...

Introduction to the Calculus of Variations and Control with Modern Applications provides the fundamental background required to develop rigorous necessary conditions that are the starting points for theoretical and numerical approaches to modern variational calculus and control problems. The book also presents some classical sufficient conditions a ... Read more

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Introduction to the Calculus of Variations and Control with Modern Applications provides the fundamental background required to develop rigorous necessary conditions that are the starting points for theoretical and numerical approaches to modern variational calculus and control problems. The book also presents some classical sufficient conditions a
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Data-Driven, Nonparametric, Adaptive Control Theory

by Andrew J. Kurdila, Andrea L'Afflitto, John A. Burns ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Data-Driven, Nonparametric, Adaptive Control Theory introduces a novel approach to the control of deterministic, nonlinear ordinary differential equations affected by uncertainties. The methods proposed enforce satisfactory trajectory tracking despite functional uncertainties in the plant model. The book employs the properties of reproducing kernel Hilbert (native) spaces to characterize both the ... Read more

$170.09 USD

Data-Driven, Nonparametric, Adaptive Control Theory introduces a novel approach to the control of deterministic, nonlinear ordinary differential equations affected by uncertainties. The methods proposed enforce satisfactory trajectory tracking despite functional uncertainties in the plant model. The book employs the properties of reproducing kernel Hilbert (native) spaces to characterize both the
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Wild Winter

In search of nature in Scotland's mountain landscape

by John D. Burns ...

In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland's mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers, pine ... Read more

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In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland's mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers, pine
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Sky Dance

Fighting for the wild in the Scottish Highlands

by John D. Burns ...

Lord Purdey was shaking with anger. 'Bring back the lynx? Over my dead body!" The environmental protestors murmured, and Rory stepped forward. 'Your hunting has destroyed our hills and left them treeless wastes, devoid of wildlife. It's time that changed.' 'Listen, you lentil-eating cat lover,' Purdey barked through the megaphone, 'men like me own Scotland. If we want to kill anything that moves ... Read more

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Lord Purdey was shaking with anger. 'Bring back the lynx? Over my dead body!" The environmental protestors murmured, and Rory stepped forward. 'Your hunting has destroyed our hills and left them treeless wastes, devoid of wildlife. It's time that changed.' 'Listen, you lentil-eating cat lover,' Purdey barked through the megaphone, 'men like me own Scotland. If we want to kill anything that moves
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Friendship in the Lord

A Catholic Classic on Holy Friendship and Life in Christ | A Christian Classic

by Paul Hinnebusch OP, Sr. Miriam James Heidland SOLT ...

Abiding Together 2026 Summer Book Study Pick!“This book is a friendship telling its story. It is friends telling together their experience of friendship in the Lord.”Friendship isn’t just a longing—it’s a holy calling. We are made for deep, life-giving connection. Yet in a world overwhelmed by digital noise and surface-level interaction, many of us feel more isolated than ever. Friendship in the ... Read more

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Abiding Together 2026 Summer Book Study Pick!“This book is a friendship telling its story. It is friends telling together their experience of friendship in the Lord.”Friendship isn’t just a longing—it’s a holy calling. We are made for deep, life-giving connection. Yet in a world overwhelmed by digital noise and surface-level interaction, many of us feel more isolated than ever. Friendship in the
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Observations on Abortion

by John Burns ...

"Observations on Abortion" by John Burns is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex moral, ethical, and social dimensions surrounding the issue of abortion. Burns delves into historical perspectives, legal frameworks, and the psychological impacts on individuals involved in the decision-making process. His analytical approach encourages readers to consider various viewpoints, fostering a ... Read more

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"Observations on Abortion" by John Burns is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex moral, ethical, and social dimensions surrounding the issue of abortion. Burns delves into historical perspectives, legal frameworks, and the psychological impacts on individuals involved in the decision-making process. His analytical approach encourages readers to consider various viewpoints, fostering a
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Kinfolk Wilderness

by John Burns ...

Series series Kinfolk Adventures
Discover the pleasures of slow travel with this inspiring introduction to the beauty and possibility of the great outdoors.Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be “outdoorsy,” whether that means trekking from hut to hut in New Zealand, saddling up at a Patagonian ranch or simply taking a moment for mindfulness amid the ... Read more

$32.99 USD

Discover the pleasures of slow travel with this inspiring introduction to the beauty and possibility of the great outdoors.Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be “outdoorsy,” whether that means trekking from hut to hut in New Zealand, saddling up at a Patagonian ranch or simply taking a moment for mindfulness amid the
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Virtuous Womanhood

by Thomas Vincent, William King Tweedie, Charles Bridges, Jabez Burns, John Angell James, Jonathan Edwards, William Gouge ...

Narrated by Vanessa Maxwell ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." - Proverbs 31:10Articles:Christ's Call to Young Women - Thomas Vincent (1634-1678) -Christ's Work and Single Women - William King Tweedie (1803-1863) -Christianity’s Influence on the Condition of Women - John Angell James (1785-1859) -For Mother - John Angell James (1785-1859) -Grace for a Wife - Willi... ... Read more

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Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." - Proverbs 31:10Articles:Christ's Call to Young Women - Thomas Vincent (1634-1678) -Christ's Work and Single Women - William King Tweedie (1803-1863) -Christianity’s Influence on the Condition of Women - John Angell James (1785-1859) -For Mother - John Angell James (1785-1859) -Grace for a Wife - Willi...
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Wild Winter

In search of nature in Scotland's mountain landscape

by John D. Burns ...

Narrated by Stewart Crank ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland’s mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers, pine ... Read more

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In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland’s mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers, pine
... Read more

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Captured by History

One Man’s Vision of Our Tumultuous Century

by John Toland ...

Narrated by Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

17 hours 38 min

Captured by History is an autobiography like none other, for few historians have interviewed as many men and women who helped shape the most momentous events of our century than John Toland. Here, for the first time, Toland reveals how he found these key players and how he persuaded them to talk to him. From disgraced Japanese generals to the German doctor who nearly succeeded in assassinating ... Read more

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Captured by History is an autobiography like none other, for few historians have interviewed as many men and women who helped shape the most momentous events of our century than John Toland. Here, for the first time, Toland reveals how he found these key players and how he persuaded them to talk to him. From disgraced Japanese generals to the German doctor who nearly succeeded in assassinating
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Infamy

Pearl Harbor and Its Aftermath

by John Toland ...

Narrated by Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

12 hours 50 min

A revealing and controversial account of the events surrounding Pearl HarborPulitzer Prize–winning author John Toland presents evidence that FDR and his top advisors knew about the planned Japanese attack but remained silent.Infamy reveals the conspiracy to cover up the facts and find scapegoats for the greatest disaster in United States military history. ... Read more

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A revealing and controversial account of the events surrounding Pearl HarborPulitzer Prize–winning author John Toland presents evidence that FDR and his top advisors knew about the planned Japanese attack but remained silent.Infamy reveals the conspiracy to cover up the facts and find scapegoats for the greatest disaster in United States military history.
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Governance in China

by John P. Burns, Du Jie, Joseph Fewsmith, Linda Jakobson, Clemens Stubbe Ostergaard, Zhu Sanzhu, Zhang Jing, Dr. Jude Howell, Marc Blecher, Michael Keane ...

Over the past two decades, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has paradoxically steered the development of a thriving capitalist economy. Unlike many faltering post-socialist states with fragile economies and weakly institutionalised democratic structures, China has witnessed a tide of economic entrepreneurialism that has raised living standards and the country's global economic stature. However, ... Read more

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Over the past two decades, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has paradoxically steered the development of a thriving capitalist economy. Unlike many faltering post-socialist states with fragile economies and weakly institutionalised democratic structures, China has witnessed a tide of economic entrepreneurialism that has raised living standards and the country's global economic stature. However,
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