A Rational Proposal

Author : Jan Jones
Publisher : Linford Romance
ISBN 13 : 9781444841312
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Rational Proposal written by Jan Jones and published by Linford Romance. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Verity Bowman's uncle dies, she discovers that she's inherited his fortune - as well as his attorney, Charles Congreve. But there's a catch. Concerned that Verity would be tempted to give herself completely to frivolity, her uncle has stipulated that she must first prove to have spent six months 'in a wholly rational manner'. As Charles oversees the conditions of the will, he realises he's falling in love with Verity - but his social position precludes marriage to a wealthy heiress. Can they find a way to make a life together?

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Modernista
ISBN 13 : 9180949193
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Modest Proposal written by Jonathan Swift and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one of the most powerful and darkly satirical works of the 18th century, a chilling solution is proposed to address the dire poverty and overpopulation plaguing Ireland. Jonathan Swift presents a shockingly calculated and seemingly rational argument for using the children of the poor as a food source, thereby addressing both the economic burden on society and the issue of hunger. This provocative piece is a masterful example of irony and social criticism, as it exposes the cruel attitudes and policies of the British ruling class towards the Irish populace. Jonathan Swift's incisive critique not only underscores the absurdity of the proposed solution but also serves as a profound commentary on the exploitation and mistreatment of the oppressed. A Modest Proposal remains a quintessential example of satirical literature, its biting wit and moral indignation as relevant today as it was at the time of its publication. JONATHAN SWIFT [1667-1745] was an Anglo-Irish author, poet, and satirist. His deadpan satire led to the coining of the term »Swiftian«, describing satire of similarly ironic writing style. He is most famous for the novel Gulliver’s Travels [1726] and the essay A Modest Proposal [1729].

Author : fib Fédération internationale du béton
Publisher : FIB - Féd. Int. du Béton
ISBN 13 : 2883941254
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Towards a rational understanding of shear in beams and slabs written by fib Fédération internationale du béton and published by FIB - Féd. Int. du Béton. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliable performance of beams and slabs in shear is essential for the safety and also for the serviceability of reinforced concrete structures. A possible failure in shear is usually a brittle failure, which underlines the importance of the correct specification of the load carrying capacity in shear. The knowledge of performance in shear is steadily developing and it is now obvious that older structures were not always designed in accordance with contemporary requirements. The increasing load – mainly on bridges – requires the assessment of existing structures, often followed by their strengthening. An appropriate understanding of actual performance of concrete structures in shear is therefore of primary interest. The workshop which was held in Zürich in 2016 brought together a significant number of outstanding specialists working in the field of shear design, who had a chance to exchange their opinions and proposals for improving the current knowledge of shear behaviour in beams and slabs. The specialists came from different parts of the world, which made the workshop general and representative. The workshop was organised by fib Working Party 2.2.1 “Shear in Beams” (convened by O. Bayrak), which is a part of fib Commission 2 "Analysis and Design". Individual contributions mainly address shear in beams with low transversal reinforcement. It is crucial because many existing structures lack such reinforcement. Different theories, e.g. Critical Shear Crack Theory (CSCT), Modified Compression Field Theory (MCFT), Multi-Action Shear Model (MASM), etc. were presented and compared with procedures used in selected national codes or in the fib Model Code 2010. The models for shear design were often based to a great extent on empirical experience. The refined presented models tend to take into account the physical mechanisms in structures more effectively. A brittle behaviour in shear requires not only to check the equilibrium and failure load, but also to follow the progress of failure, including the crack development and propagation, stress redistribution, etc. The significance of the size effect – which causes the nominal strength of a large structure to be smaller than that of a small structure – was pointed out. Nowadays, the fibre reinforcement is used more than before since it allows significant labour costs savings in the construction industry. The contribution of fibres is suitable for shear transfer. It is very convenient that not only ordinary fibre reinforced elements were addressed but also the UHPFRC beams. The production of this new material is indeed growing, while the development of design recommendations has not been sufficiently fast. Fatigue resistance of structures with low shear reinforcement is also an important issue, which was also addressed in this bulletin. It cannot be neglected in prestressed bridges, which are exposed to dynamic loads. A comprehensive understanding of the shear behaviour is necessary. Although many laboratory experiments are carried out, they are suitable only to a limited extent. New testing methods are being developed and show promising results, e.g. digital image correlation. An actual structure performance should rather be tested on a large scale, ideally on real structures under realistic loading conditions.ii The papers presented in the bulletin are a basis for the discussion in view of the development of updated design rules for the new fib Model Code (MC2020), which is currently under preparation. fib Bulletins like this one, dealing with shear, help to transfer knowledge from research to design practice. The authors are convinced that it will lead to better new structures design of as well as to savings and to a safety increase in older existing structures, whose future is often decided now.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1314 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1238 pages
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Download or read book The Parliamentary Debates (official Report). written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tim Henning
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192517422
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From a Rational Point of View written by Tim Henning and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When discussing normative reasons, oughts, requirements of rationality, motivating reasons, and so on, we often have to use verbs like "believe" and "want" to capture a relevant subject's perspective. According to the received view about sentences involving these verbs, what they do is describe the subject's mental states. Many puzzles concerning normative discourse have to do with the role that mental states consequently appear to play in normative discourse. Tim Henning uses tools from semantics and the philosophy of language to develop an alternative account of sentences involving these verbs. According to this view, which is called parentheticalism, we very commonly use these verbs in a parenthetical sense. These verbs themselves express backgrounded side-remarks on the contents they embed, and these latter, embedded contents constitute the at-issue contents. This means that instead of speaking about the subject's mental states, we often use sentences involving "believe" and "want" to speak about the world from her point of view. Henning makes this notion precise, and uses it to solve various puzzles concerning normative discourse. The final result is a new, unified understanding of normative discourse, which gets by without postulating conceptual breaks between objective and subjective normative reasons, or normative reasons and rationality, or indeed between the reasons we ascribe to an agent and the reasons she herself can be expected to cite. Instead of being connected to either subjective mental states or objective facts, all of these normative statuses are can be adequately articulated by citing worldly considerations from a subject's point of view.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Librofilio
ISBN 13 : 2384613618
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A modest proposal written by Jonathan Swift and published by Librofilio. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical masterpiece that employs biting wit and irony to address the pressing issue of poverty and overpopulation in 18th-century Ireland. Swift's proposal, presented in a straightforward and logical manner, suggests a shocking and absurd solution to the problem: the consumption of infants. As readers delve into this essay, they quickly realize that Swift's proposal is not to be taken seriously but is a scathing critique of British policies and their detrimental impact on Ireland. Swift adopts the persona of a rational economist to highlight the callousness of the British ruling class towards the impoverished Irish population. Swift's brilliant use of irony and satire forces readers to confront the harsh realities faced by the Irish under British rule. The essay serves as a scathing indictment of colonialism and the exploitation of the Irish people. "A Modest Proposal" is a timeless work of political satire that continues to be studied and admired for its sharp critique of social injustice. It challenges readers to think critically about the consequences of economic and political policies and the importance of empathy and compassion in addressing societal issues. Delve into the world of Swift's biting satire and discover the power of literature to provoke thought and ignite change. "A Modest Proposal" remains a compelling and thought-provoking piece that resonates with readers concerned with social justice and political commentary. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric, best known for his works that blend sharp wit with social commentary. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Swift is celebrated for his satirical writings, including "Gulliver's Travels," a biting critique of society and politics. Swift's writing style is characterized by his use of irony, humor, and allegory to criticize the shortcomings of the human condition and the follies of his era. "Gulliver's Travels" remains one of the most enduring and widely read satirical novels in English literature. In addition to his literary contributions, Swift was also a clergyman and served as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. His multifaceted career and his ability to use humor as a tool for social commentary have cemented his place as one of the foremost satirists in literary history. Swift's legacy lives on through his timeless works, which continue to be studied and enjoyed for their insightful and entertaining critiques of society.

Author : United States. Department of the Interior. Alaska Planning Group
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proposed Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska written by United States. Department of the Interior. Alaska Planning Group and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed assessment of environmental impacts associated with the establishment of the proposed park and the management of the land. Includes an inventory of the resources of the area.

Author : United States. Department of the Interior. Alaska Planning Group
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.5R/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proposed Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska written by United States. Department of the Interior. Alaska Planning Group and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Private Pension Plans
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1324 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Private Pension Plan Reform written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Private Pension Plans and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 1324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: