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The Stranger by Titus Popovici

Posted on September 18, 2026 by The Mitr

A Soviet era novel of the political awakening of a young Romanian intellectual in 1944. Translated from the Romanian by Lazar Marinescu Illustrations: P. Nazarie Jacket: P. Vulcanescu You can get the book here and here Follow us on Twitter https://x.com/MirTitles … Continue reading →

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Examples And Problems To The Course Of Unit Operations Of Chemical Engineering by K. F. Pavlov; P. G. Romankou; A. A. Noskov

Posted on September 17, 2026 by The Mitr

The gaining of skill in solving practical engineering problems is very important for students of the course in unit operations. The Department of Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering at the Leningrad Technological Institute places great emphasis on this aspect, and … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals Of Crystal Physics by Yu.I. Sirotin; M.P. Shaskolskaya

Posted on September 15, 2026 by The Mitr

Over the past 15-20 years, experimental crystal physics has expanded beyond research laboratories and into practical applications in fields like quantum electronics, optics, semiconductor production, and piezotechnology. These advancements have highlighted the need for comprehensive textbooks on crystal physics. This … Continue reading →

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Steam Power Plant Piping Design by B. Rudomino; Yu. Remzhin

Posted on September 14, 2026 by The Mitr

In the last decade, Soviet heat-power engineering has made significant advancements, including increased power plant capacities and improvements in thermodynamic cycles through intermediate superheating and higher steam parameters. These changes have simplified piping layouts in some aspects, but also made … Continue reading →

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Examples And Problems In Chemical Thermodynamics by M.Kh. Karapetyants

Posted on September 13, 2026 by The Mitr

The present textbook is a study aid to the course in chemical thermodynamics. The examples and problems contained in it cover the most essential and characteristic sections of the course, which should assist students in mastering the elementary methods of … Continue reading →

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Chemical Thermodynamics by M.Kh. Karapetyants

Posted on September 12, 2026 by The Mitr

The book is primarily aimed at students in higher education specialising in chemistry, particularly future engineers. The author has avoided unnecessary abstraction and overly complex mathematics to ensure the material remains practical and accessible, while still providing a solid theoretical … Continue reading →

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General Petrography A Short Course by V. Zubkov

Posted on September 11, 2026 by The Mitr

This book serves as introduction to petrography, the branch of geology concerned with the study of rocks through their mineral composition and texture. It explores the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin the study of rocks and minerals, with particular … Continue reading →

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Chemistry And Technology Of Basic Organic And Petrochemical Synthesis Volumes 1, 2 by N.N. Lebedev

Posted on September 10, 2026 by The Mitr

This is an English version of the textbook published in Russian in 1981 (the third Russian edition). The presentation of the material on basic chemical processes follows the pattern widely adopted in most educational institutions. This has made possible a … Continue reading →

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Epidemiology by V. Zhdanov

Posted on September 9, 2026 by The Mitr

This book provides an in-depth exploration of both general and specific epidemiology, offering a thorough understanding of infectious diseases and their control. The first part of the book covers general epidemiological principles, including the subject and tasks of epidemiology, the … Continue reading →

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