Science for Everyone – Ethology What Animals Do and Why?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by The Mitr 
Ethology is derived from two Greek words: "ethos", meaning 
character, or custom; and "logos", meaning study.

In this post we will see another book in the series Science For Everyone. This one is titled Ethology – What Animals Do and Why? by Igor Akimushkin.

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About the Book:

Igor Akimushkin is widely known in the USSR as a popularizer of biology. He is the author of over sixty science fiction books, including some for children, and many have been translated into the languages of peoples of the USSR and foreign languages. They describe the wonderful world of nature, awaken us to the marvels that exist just beyond the thresholds of our own homes, and explain the latest discoveries in biology. The series called “The Animal World” is particularly interesting having been awarded first Prize at a national contest held annually in the Soviet Union by the “Znaniye” society.

This book was translated from the Russian by Pyotr Aleinikov and first published by Mir Publishers in 1988.

This book was on the wanted list of Science for Everyone titles for quite some time.
Finally we got this comment from Sanjeev some days back:

Think it took me 6 hours today. 3 hours to scan (learnt that 
“custom scan area” works best on on my canon lide 90, since 
it does not have to traverse the whole length), then “Scantailor”,
which is pure magic, but a bit of work since I needed to revisit
each of 290+ pages in each of the 3 steps.. then adobe acrobat 
for combining the tiffs into pdf and adding OCR :) Now where do 
I upload it?

and then

I have uploaded it here  Feel free to upload elsewhere too. Thanks!

All credits for making this book available to us goes to Sanjeev. My many thanks to him for this!!!

The Internet Archive Link (Sanjeev)

The Internet Archive Link (Mir Titles) added Jan 2020

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Molecules Without Chemical Bonds – Dmitriev

Posted on September 25, 2013 by damitr

The shape and the size of a figure are of no importance in topology.

In this post we will see a book on chemical topology titled Molecules Without Chemical Bonds by I.S. Dmitriev.

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In recent technical literature more and more of often one comes across such terms as “topology of a molecule”, ” topological properties”, “topological bonding”, etc. Broadly speaking, topology is a branch of mathematics dealing with the phenomenon of continuity. A more detailed definition would require from the reader a more profound knowledge of many complex mathematical concepts. This book, however, is designed primarily for a chemist. Besides, it is a popular science book (of course, if one regards as popular science not only books of what chemistry makes of timber type). For this reason we shall give here only the most essential data on topology.

Some ten years ago only the few were aware of the existence of molecules without chemical bonds. Nowadays a new scientific discipline, chemical topology, appeared to study them. This science has succeeded in predicting and producing many remarkable chemical compounds (e.g. catenanes whose molecules are interconnected like links of a chain), in defining the electronic structure of molecules more precisely, and so on.

The complicated concepts of chemical topology are presented here in a clear and comprehensible form. The booklet is intended for teachers and university and high-school students majoring in chemistry and mathematics.

The book was translated from the Russian by Yuri Atanov and was first
published by Mir Publishers in 1981.

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Laser Physics and Applications – Tarasov

Posted on September 19, 2013 by damitr

We have already seen two books on Lasers by Lev Tarasov, namely Laser Age in Optics and Laser Physics. In this post we will see yet another book on Lasers by him, this one is titled Laser Physics and Applications.

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From the Preface

Among the outstanding achievements of science and engineering in the 20th century, the laser occupies by right a major position. First lasers made in 1960 paved the way for the vehement development of laser technology. Today, lasers and laser systems find wide lise in many fields of science and engineering. They are employed in communications systems, computers, navigation equipment, measuring instruments, and in complicated technological processes. Biology, medicine, and various chemical and physical investigations utilize lasers to advantage.

Wide use of lasers in science and technology is due to the specific properties of laser radiation. The laser is a generator of coherent light. Unlike other sources of light, such as incandescent lamps or arc lamps, the laser produces radiation with a highly regular light field, outstanding in its high coherence, monochromaticity and directivity. The discussion of lasers in this book begins with the evaluation of the physics of processes resulting in coherent optical radiation in the laser. This is the subject to Chapter 1. Chapter 2 takes up the classification of lasers and the physical and engineering benefits of various types of lasers. Application of lasers puts in the forefront the control of laser radiation.

This includes not only such aspects of beam control as deflection, scanning and modulation, but also the variation of the regime of oscillation to produce radiation with the desired spatial, temporal, frequency and power characteristics. All these topics are treated in Chapter 3. Finally, Chapter 4 is concerned with diverse applications of lasers in science and engineering.

The book was translated from the Russian by M. Edelev and was first published by Mir Publishers in 1986.

With this post we have covered all the known books translated in English by Tarasov. If I have left out any of his books let me know. Kudos to this great teacher, who has given us all wonderful knowledge.

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A Collection of Problems on The Equations of Mathematical Physics – Bitsadze, Kalinichenko

Posted on September 18, 2013 by The Mitr

In the previous post we have seen Equations of Mathematical Physics by A. V. Bitsadze. In this post we will see the associated problem book A Collection of Problems on The Equations of Mathematical Physics by A. V. Bitsadze and D. F. Kalinichenko.

A Collection of Problems on The Equations of Mathematical Physics – Bitsadze, Kalinichenko

About the Book:

The present book is a collection on the problems on the equations of mathematical physics studied in colleges with comprehensive mathematical programme. It consists of two parts, the first of which contains the conditions of the problems and the second the answers to the problems and detailed explanations of the solutions of the most difficult problems. The material of the first part is divided into five chapters in which the problems are grouped according to the type of partial differential equations. Each chapter begins with the necessary prerequisites taken from the corresponding division of the theory of the equations of mathematical physics which facilitates the understanding of the subject.

The book was translated from the Russian by V. M. Volosov and I. G. Volosova and was first published by Mir Publishers in 1980.

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Equations of Mathematical Physics – Bitsadze

Posted on September 18, 2013 by The Mitr

We now come to Equations of Mathematical Physics by A. V. Bitsazde.

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About the book:

The present book consists of an introduction and six chapters. The introduction discusses basic notions and definitions of the traditional course of mathematical physics and also mathematical models of some phenomena in physics and engineering. Chapters 1 and 2
are devoted to elliptic partial differential equations. Here much emphasis is placed on the Cauchy- Riemann system of partial differential equations, that is on fundamentals of the theory of analytic functions, which facilitates the understanding of the role played in mathematical physics by the theory of functions of a complex variable.

In Chapters 3 and 4 the structural properties of the solutions of hyperbolic and parabolic partial differential equations are studied and much attention is paid to basic problems of the theory of wave equation and heat conduction equation.

In Chapter 5 some elements of the theory of linear integral equations are given. A separate section of this chapter is devoted to singular
integral equations which are frequently used in applications. Chapter 6 is devoted to basic practical methods for the solution of partial differential equations. This chapter contains a number of typical examples demonstrating the essence of the Fourier method of separation of variables, the method of integral transformations, the finite difference method, the melthod of asymptotic expansions and also the variational methods.

To study the book it is sufficient for the reader to be familiar with an ordinary classical course on mathematical analysis studied in colleges. Since such a course usually does not involve functional analysis, the embedding theorems for function’ spaces are not included in the present book.

The book was translated from the Russian by V. M. Volosov and I. G. Volosova and was first published by Mir Publishers in 1980.

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Laboratory Exercises in General Chemistry – Semishin

Posted on September 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Laboratory Exercises in General Chemistry by V. Semishin.

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About the book

As the name suggests this is a book about exercises in chemistry. It covers a lot many reactions as can be seen from the contents. It covers solutions their properties and various compounds of metals and non-metals.

The book was translated from the Russian by Boris Belitsky and was published by Peace Publishers in 1964.

You can get the book here and here.

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Laser Physics – Tarasov

Posted on September 17, 2013 by damitr

We had earlier seen Laser Age in Optics by Tarasov. In this post we will see Laser Physics by L. V. Tarasov.

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About the Book

The book aims at bringing the reader up-to-date with the latest achievements and trends in the physics of laser processes, as well as at providing sufficient information so that the reader can then independently make use of specialized literature in this field. It describes the present state of affairs in the development of laser technology from the point of view of research as well as applications in various branches of industry.

The book was translated from the Russian by Ram S. Wadhwa and was first published by Mir Publishers in 1983.

Thanks to hawa-ka-jhonka for making this book available.

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Quantum Theory of Solids – Lifshits (Ed.)

Posted on September 16, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book in the Advances in Science and Technology in the USSR – Physics series. This one is titled Quantum Theory of Solids and was edited by I. M. Lifshits.

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The present compilation includes four articles on various topics, each of which contains an exposition of the present state of art in the most interesting and timely problems of solid-state theory. The authors are physicists who have contributed significantly to this field of science.
…
It goes without saying that the selection of material to illustrate the achievements in solid-state physics must inevitably be subjective. For  the compilation does not hold works on superconductivity, a problem to which a separate book could be devoted. But we still believe that the articles should be of interest to readers who wish to know what is new in solid-state physics.

Out of the four articles three (1, 2, and 4) were translated by Eugene Yankovsky and one (article 3) was translated by E. Kaminskaya. The book was published by Mir Publishers in 1982.

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DJVU | 9.5 MB | OCR | 320 pages |

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First Aid – Buyanov

Posted on September 14, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see First Aid by V. M. Buyanov

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First aid is a combination of the emergency medical measures used in case of sudden illness or accident. The first aid rendered on the spot or as the victim is being transported to medical facilities may vary and is classified as follows:
(1) unskilled first aid rendered by a layman who often has none of the necessary means or medicines;
(2) qualified first aid (before the arrival of a doctor) rendered by a specially trained medical worker (medical technician”, nurse, laboratory or dental technician);
(3) first aid rendered by a doctor who has the necessary instruments, apparatus, medicines, blood and blood substitutes, and so on at his disposal.
The textbook deals with general concepts and essentials of First Aid in various accidents and sudden illnesses. General problems discussed in the book include the concepts of asepsis and antisepsis, the principles of applying bandages and basic aspects and methods of resuscitation. First Aid in haemorrhages, wounds, injuries to the soft tissues and bones, electric shock, heat- and sun-stroke, poisoning, acute surgical and non-surgical diseases, and emergency labour are dealt with in detail.

The book was translated from the Russian by Elena Koltsova and was first published by Mir Publishers in 1985.

All credits to gnv64 for this book.

Mir Publishers | 1985 | ISBN – N/A | PDF | 230 pages | 7.2 mb

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The World Is Built On Probability – Tarasov

Posted on September 13, 2013 by damitr 
YOU WON'T REGRET READING THIS BOOK

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We now come to much awaited book by Lev Tarasov The World Is Built On
Probability.

And this post also is the 200th post on Mirtitles!
Thanks to all who helped and encouraged!!

From the Back Cover:

This text is divided into two major parts.  The aim of the first part
is to convince the reader that the random world begins directly in his
or her own living room because, in fact, all modern life is based on
probability. The first part is on the concept of probability and
considers making decisions in conflict situations, optimizing queues,
games, and the control of various processes, and doing random
searches.

The second part of this text shows how fundamental chance is in nature using the probabilistic laws of modern physics and biology as
examples. Elements of quantum mechanics are also involved, and this
allows the author to demonstrate how probabilistic laws are basic to
microscopic phenomena. The idea is that the reader, passing from the
first part of the book to the second one, would see that probability
is not only around us but is at the basis of everything.

The Russian edition ran into 230,000 copies and is sold out.

YOU WON’T REGRET READING THIS BOOK

The book was translated from the Russian by Michael Burov and was
first published by Mir Publishers in 1988.

Thanks to Karen for getting this book from Amazon of Amerika (and I had to pay heftily in U$D, but that’s okay, I think, for a book like this). It is pretty ironic that we have now to get Soviet books from Amerika by paying in U$D.

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