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General Chemistry – Glinka

In this post, we will see the book General Chemistry by N. Glinka. About the book This is a translation of textbook “General Chemistry” for students in non-chemical colleges of the USSR. It may be used as a supplementary reading … Continue reading

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Senior Physics 1 and 2

In this post, we will see the two volume book Senior Physics. Volume 1 of the book was written by I. K. Kikoin and A. K. Kikoin, while Volume 2 was written by B. B. Bukhovtsev, Yu. L. Klimontovich and … Continue reading

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Foma Gordeyev by Maxim Gorky

In this post, we will see the book Foma Gordeyev by Maxim Gorky. About the book “Foma Gordeyev is a big book—not only is the breadth of Russia in it, but the expanse of life. Yet, though in each land, … Continue reading

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Electrical Machines (Volumes 1 & 2) – Ivanov-Smolensky

In this post, we will see the two volume set (out of three) Electrical Machines by A. Ivanov-Smolensky. About the book The book is in three volumes as fol­lows. Volume I: Preface. Introduction. Transformers. A General Theory of Electrical Machines. … Continue reading

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பொதுநிலப் பொதியியல் (General Geology) – ஓ. லாஞ்ச் (O. Lange); எம். இவனோவா (M. Ivanova); என். லெபிதெவா (N. Lebedeva)

In this post, we will see the book பொதுநிலப் பொதியியல் (General Geology) by ஓ. லாஞ்ச் (O. Lange); எம். இவனோவா (M. Ivanova); என். லெபிதெவா (N. Lebedeva). About the book The book is a comprehensive introduction to geology. The book was translated … Continue reading

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Theory Of Markov Processes – Dynkin

In this post, we will see the book Theory Of Markov Processes by E. B. Dynkin. About the book The present book aims at investigating the logical foundations of the theory of Markov random processes. The theory of Markov processes … Continue reading

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Problems Of Cosmogony – Ambartsumyan et al.

In this post, we will see the book Problems Of Cosmogony Vol VIII by V. A. Ambartsumyan et al.   About the book This book is a selection of Papers, Delivered at Conference on Extragalactic Astronomy, Moscow, June 1961. The … Continue reading

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Theory Of Anisotropic Shells – Ambartsumyan

In this post, we will see the book Theory Of Anisotropic Shells by V. A. Ambartsumyan. About the book Shells are widely used as structural elements in modem construction engineering, aircraft construction, shipbuilding, rocket construction, etc. A careful study of … Continue reading

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Thermodynamics – Bazarov

In this post, we will see the book Thermodynamics by I. P. Bazarov.   About the book This book is the first part of a course on “Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics” held at present in physical and physico-mathematical faculties of … Continue reading

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History Of The Ancient World – Korovkin

In this post, we will see the book History Of The Ancient World by F. Korovkin About the book  Fyodor Korovkin is a Doctor of History. His textbook, History of the Ancient World, was awarded the USSR State Prize in … Continue reading

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