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Landscapes and landforms of Eastern Canada Olav Slaymaker, Norm Catto, editors

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The physical geography and geology of the Driftless Area: the career and contributions of James C. Knox / edited by Eric C. Carson, J. Elmo Rawling III, J. Michael Daniels, John W. Attig

Dewey Library - QE179.P49 2019




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Sinking Chicago: climate change and the remaking of a flood-prone environment / Harold L. Platt

Hayden Library - QC903.2.U6 P53 2018




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Nanoengineering to achieve high efficiency practical lithium–sulfur batteries

Nanoscale Horiz., 2020, 5,808-831
DOI: 10.1039/C9NH00730J, Minireview
Eunho Cha, Mumukshu Patel, Sanket Bhoyate, Vish Prasad, Wonbong Choi
Rapidly increasing markets for electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage for backup support systems and high-power portable electronics demand batteries with higher energy densities and longer cycle lives.
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Nano-size porous carbon spheres as a high-capacity anode with high initial coulombic efficiency for potassium-ion batteries

Nanoscale Horiz., 2020, 5,895-903
DOI: 10.1039/D0NH00018C, Communication
Hehe Zhang, Chong Luo, Hanna He, Hong-Hui Wu, Li Zhang, Qiaobao Zhang, Haiyan Wang, Ming-Sheng Wang
An anode of hard carbon spheres with both small size and a porous structure enables superior electrochemical performance of potassium-ion batteries.
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Chain-Length Effect on Binary Superlattices of Polymer-Tethered Nanoparticles

Mater. Chem. Front., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0QM00194E, Research Article
Ke Wang, Fan Li, Seon-Mi Jin, Kui Wang, Di Tian, Mubashir Hussain, Jiangping Xu, Lianbin Zhang, Yonggui Liao, Eunji Lee, Gi Yi, Xiaolin Xie, Jintao Zhu
Binary inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) can be assembled into various types of superlattices depending on the size ratio, shape, and interparticle potential, which may tailor mechanical, optical and electronic properties. Here,...
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The application of hollow micro-/nanostructured cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Mater. Chem. Front., 2020, 4,1289-1303
DOI: 10.1039/C9QM00674E, Chemistry Frontiers
Xiao-Hao Liu, Wei-Hong Lai, Shu-Lei Chou
This work will open a new view for the design of hollow micro-/nanostructures used as cathodes for sodium-ion batteries, enclosing the superiority of this unique structure to enhance the electrochemical performance.
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NH4V3O8·0.5H2O nanobelts with intercalated water molecules as a high performance zinc ion battery cathode

Mater. Chem. Front., 2020, 4,1434-1443
DOI: 10.1039/D0QM00051E, Research Article
Hanmei Jiang, Yifu Zhang, Zhenghui Pan, Lei Xu, Jiqi Zheng, Zhanming Gao, Tao Hu, Changgong Meng, John Wang
NH4V3O8·0.5H2O nanobelts are synthesized by a low-temperature hydrothermal process, and exhibit high electrochemical performance in ARZIBs.
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Multifunctional ultrasmall-MoS2/graphene composites for high sulfur loading Li–S batteries

Mater. Chem. Front., 2020, 4,1483-1491
DOI: 10.1039/D0QM00082E, Research Article
Tianyu Tang, Teng Zhang, Lina Zhao, Biao Zhang, Wei Li, Junjie Xu, Long Zhang, Hailong Qiu, Yanglong Hou
The utilization of hosts with uniform dispersion of sulfur and multifunctional parts which can interact strongly with polysulfides facilitates the improved performance of Li–S batteries.
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[ASAP] Combined Light Extinction and Scattering Measurement for Measuring a Low-Particulate-Mass Concentration with a White Cell-Based Optical System

Energy & Fuels
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The Cambridge companion to Balzac / edited by Owen Heathcote, Andrew Watts

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Middlebrow matters: women's reading and the literary canon in France since the Belle Époque / Diana Holmes

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Exploring videogames with Deleuze and Guattari: towards an affective theory of form / by Colin Cremin

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Battlefields of negotiation: control, agency, and ownership in World of Warcraft / René Glas

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Game art: art from 40 video games and interviews with their creators / Matt Sainsbury

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The play versus story divide in game studies: critical essays / edited by Matthew Wilhelm Kapell

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Vintage games 2.0: an insider look at the most influential games of all time / Matt Barton

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Rated M for mature: sex and sexuality in video games / edited by Matthew Wysocki and Evan W. Lauteria

Hayden Library - GV1469.34.S52 R37 2015




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Gaming masculinity: trolls, fake geeks, and the gendered battle for online culture / Megan Condis

Hayden Library - GV1469.34.S52 C65 2018




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NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr.: 'Pressure is still on' Seattle Seahawks to sign outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney

NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. believes pressure is still on Seattle Seahawks to sign outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney.




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Engineering yolk–shell P-doped NiS2/C spheres via a MOF-template for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8612-8619
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02568B, Paper
Liqin Wang, Zhanli Han, Quanqing Zhao, Xiuyun Yao, Youqi Zhu, Xilan Ma, Shide Wu, Chuanbao Cao
The stable yolk–shell P-doped NiS2/C spheres were successfully fabricated via MOFs template, and first adopted phytic acid as P source. Due to the unique framework and synergistic effect, P-doped NiS2/C sample displayed high sodium storage capacity.
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Enhancing the average thermoelectric figure of merit of elemental Te by suppressing grain boundary scattering

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8455-8461
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02660C, Paper
Yehao Wu, Feng Liu, Qi Zhang, Tiejun Zhu, Kaiyang Xia, Xinbing Zhao
Suppressed grain boundary scattering contributes to enhanced electrical conductivity and device zT in elemental Te based thermoelectric materials.
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An environmentally adaptive quasi-solid-state zinc-ion battery based on magnesium vanadate hydrate with commercial-level mass loading and anti-freezing gel electrolyte

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8397-8409
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01033B, Paper
Weijun Zhou, Jizhang Chen, Minfeng Chen, Anran Wang, Aixiang Huang, Xinwu Xu, Junling Xu, Ching-Ping Wong
A quasi-solid-state zinc-ion battery exhibits remarkable areal and volumetric energy/power densities and excellent cyclability from −30 to 60 °C.
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Sodium phthalate as an anode material for sodium ion batteries: effect of the bridging carbonyl group

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8469-8475
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01281E, Paper
Liang-Yu Wang, Chao Ma, Xiao Wei, Baobao Chang, Kai-Xue Wang, Jie-Sheng Chen
The bridging carbonyl group initiates the insertion of sodium ions and activates the ortho-carbonyl functional groups of sodium phthalate.
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An advanced three-dimensionally ordered macroporous NiCo2O4 spinel as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for rechargeable Zn–air batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8554-8565
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00874E, Paper
José Béjar, Lorena Álvarez-Contreras, Janet Ledesma-García, Noé Arjona, Luis Gerardo Arriaga
A rechargeable ZAB was assembled using a NiCo2O4 3DOM spinel displaying an open circuit potential of 1.44 V, a power density of 101 mW cm−2, and a high durability during charge/discharge cycling (being operated for 21 h).
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Understanding the mechanism of byproduct formation with in operando synchrotron techniques and its effects on the electrochemical performance of VO2(B) nanoflakes in aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00858C, Paper
Qiang Pang, Hainan Zhao, Ruqian Lian, Qiang Fu, Yingjin Wei, Angelina Sarapulova, Junqi Sun, Chunzhong Wang, Gang Chen, Helmut Ehrenberg
The byproduct protects the vanadium-based positive electrode of ARZBs and facilitates Zn2+ insertion into the electrode.
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A universal cross-linking binding polymer composite for ultrahigh-loading Li-ion battery electrodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA00714E, Paper
Dong Wang, Qian Zhang, Jie Liu, Erying Zhao, Zhenwei Li, Yu Yang, Ziyang Guo, Lei Wang, Shanqing Zhang
A general, facile-operability, and sustainable strategy to achieve ultrahigh-loading electrodes has been proposed that is simply replacing the traditional PVDF binder with an eco-friendly and robust c-PAA-XG binder with a high-efficiency damper.
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UV-cured eutectic gel polymer electrolytes for safe and robust Li-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, 8,8485-8495
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01901A, Paper
Matthew W. Logan, Spencer Langevin, Bing Tan, Adam W. Freeman, Christopher Hoffman, Douglas B. Trigg, Konstantinos Gerasopoulos
We report UV-cured eutectic gel polymer electrolytes that improve cell performance, non-flammability, and water tolerance compared to the liquid solvent.
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Decoupled electrolytes towards enhanced energy and high temperature performance of thermally regenerative ammonia batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03236K, Paper
Weiguang Wang, Gequn Shu, Xiuping Zhu, Hua Tian
An electrolyte decoupling strategy is proposed for ammonia batteries to restrain the self-discharge and enhance energy density as well as power generation at high temperatures.
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Effect of the interfacial protective layer on the NaFe0.5Ni0.5O2 cathode for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02837A, Paper
Iqra Moeez, Dieky Susanto, Ghulam Ali, Hun-Gi Jung, Hee-Dae Lim, Kyung Yoon Chung
Ni-based cathode materials have received significant attentions as the advanced electrode materials for NIBs. However, they suffered from the rapid capacity fading due to the side reactions mainly occurring at cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI).
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High Performance Potassium-Sulfur Batteries and Its Reaction Mechanism

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03602A, Paper
Xinxin Zhao, Youran Hong, Mingren Cheng, Shiwen Wang, Lei zheng, Jiangwei Wang, Yunhua Xu
Benefiting from the high natural abundance and high theoretical specific capacities of potassium and sulfur, potassium-sulfur (K-S) battery is deemed as a promising energy storage system for large-scale energy storage...
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Recent progress in carbonyl-based organic polymers as promising electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA03321A, Review Article
Hao Wang, Chang-Jiang Yao, Hai-Jing Nie, Ke-Zhi Wang, Yu-Wu Zhong, Pengwan Chen, Shilin Mei, Qichun Zhang
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been demonstrated as one of the most promising energy storage devices for applications in electric vehicles, smart grids, large-scale energy storage systems, and portable electronics.
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Understanding the structural phase transitions in lithium vanadium phosphate cathode for lithium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9TA12435G, Paper
Woong Oh, Hyunyoung Park, Bong-Soo Jin, Ranjith Thangavel, Won-Sub Yoon
Developing high-energy lithium-ion batteries with long stability is critical for realizing sustainable energy applications; however, it remains highly challenging. Exploring multi-redox based electrode materials can help to achieve high capacity...
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Rational Design of Well-Dispersed Ultrafine CoS2 Nanocrystals in Micro-Mesoporous Carbon Spheres with Synergistic Effect for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02692A, Paper
Zhanshuang Jin, Ming Zhao, Tianning Lin, Bingqiu Liu, Qi Zhang, Lingyu Zhang, Lihua Chen, Lu Li, Zhong-Min Su, Chungang Wang
The physical confinement and chemical catalysis of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) are effective ways to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. How to effectively combine physical confinement and chemical catalysis...
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VS4 with chain crystal structure used as an intercalation cathode for an aqueous Zn-ion battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA02645J, Communication
Qiancheng Zhu, Qin Xiao, Bowen Zhang, Zhengcong Yan, Xi Liu, Shuo Chen, Zhifeng Ren, Ying Yu
Non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries are currently widely used throughout society, but aqueous batteries could be more feasible for grid-scale applications or even electric cars when factors like cost and safety are...
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Rational Understanding of the Catalytic Mechanism of Molybdenum Carbide on Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium-Sulfur Battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0TA01217C, Paper
Mingzhu Sun, Zhao Wang, Xue Li, Haibo Li, Hongsheng Jia, Xiangxin Xue, Ming Jin, Jiaqi Li, Yu Xie, Ming Feng
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices due to its high theoretical energy density, whose practical applications are mainly hampered by the shuttle effect of intermediate...
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Prog: Sheik, rattle + roll

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Nattfiolen / Jordsjø

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Paris to Calcutta: men and music on the desert road / Deben Bhattacharya ; with an introduction by Jharna Bose Bhattacharya ; produced and edited by Robert Millis

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Prog: Sonic attacks

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Christopher Kimball's Milk Street: Tuesday nights / Christopher Kimball, J.M. Hirsch, Matthew Card, Michelle Locke, Jennifer Baldino Cox, and the editors and cooks of Milk Street ; photography by Connie Miller

Browsery TX833.5.K55 2018




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Mind and matter: a life in math and football / John Urschel and Louisa Thomas

Browsery GV939.U78 A3 2019




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Reckoning: the epic battle against sexual abuse and harassment / Linda Hirshman

Browsery HQ1237.5.U6 H57 2019




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Lifespan: why we age--and why we don't have to / David A. Sinclair, with Matthew D. LaPlante ; illustrations by Catherine L. Delphia

Browsery QH528.5.S56 2019




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Hanging out, messing around, and geeking out: kids living and learning with new media / Mizuko Ito, Sonja Baumer, Matteo Bittanti, danah boyd, Rachel Cody, Becky Herr-Stephenson, Heather A. Horst, Patricia G. Lange, Dilan Mahendran, Katynka Z. Martín

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Scatternotes

Inspired by Brad’s recent post, here’s a scattering of thoughts I had about things other than conferences (I already wrote about those.)

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Amsterdam runs in idle, but it runs. That is good to see. As far as I know all cities run in idle right now, but are still running.

Civilization, society, and probably the economy as well, will not collapse. This is no extinction event, just a very bad spell. We will recover.

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We can give up on the rest of the school year. In Holland the central examinations are cancelled for the first time since 1945. I am in touch with a bunch of 15- and 16-year olds, children of friends and their friends, that I play D&D and board games with. I mainly think of them in this item. I also think of the students I’m currently teaching (online) at university, who are around 20 or so.

Once social distancing is over they will likely go into party mode for months on end. It will be very difficult to get them to pay attention to school or studies, and in my opinion we shouldn’t try. They’re right.

(Note to self: figure out how the people born around 1330 fared after the Black Death. Re-read Froissart.)

Also, I predict a slight uptick in teen abortions during summer.

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I’m teaching at university right now, and it really goes remarkably well. Still, this is the web faculty, which is the one faculty that’s most likely to adapt seamlessly to the current situation, since not only the students, but also the teachers are well at home on the web. Other faculties might likely have more problems — think a classics professor who never clicked on anything because Aristotle and Cicero didn’t either.

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Twitter is a cesspool. I don’t go there any more. I get very tired of all the enraged Americans in particular, who think that the specific problems of their country are the most important ones in the world. Not fair, maybe, but that’s how it is. Deal with your orange monkey yourself, we don’t have the time for it.

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I am supposed to be writing a book. I am currently not writing a book. But last week was very hard (teaching while cancelling a conference for the first time is not my favourite mix of activities), this week will be moderately busy, and we’ll see next week.

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Eric said websites should get static, because the React monstrosities that rule the web now are too fucking slow and expensive on mobile devices, and people need information right now.

We should rule that important government websites are not allowed to use JavaScript at all. That’ll solve the problem.

Sure, reality is more nuanced, good JavaScript use is possible yaddah yaddah, but right now is not the time for nuance. We need one simple rule that actually does away with the problem and that even idiots understand.

So skip the JavaScript entirely. It’s just fluff. Do away with it.

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I stopped paying taxes for the first time in my freelance career. Without taxes, I can probably hold on to November or December even without any extra income beyond what I already invoiced. This is definitely better than I initially thought, when I had to say goodbye to 1/3 of my annual income.

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My first online D&D session was an astounding success. I use Whereby and I swear by it. (Install app for iOS; rest just works in the browser.) I have a Pro account, so my room accepts 12 connections simultaneously.

I used two devices as cameras on the battle mat and the initiative tracker (I use a slightly modified version of this initiative system), and my laptop for an image of myself and to see the players. Rolz for die rolls, Whatsapp for private communication between DM and one player, and that’s it, really. I occasionally added a fourth hand cam with an extra phone, but I could do without if necessary.

The only problem is that it turns out to be impossible to turn off sound entirely on the iPad. There are online instructions that claim otherwise, but they don’t work. Still, just now I realised I should kill all video feeds to the iPad except for its own; I only use it as a glorified web cam.

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A lot is being said about mental health, and it’s all true. I also suffer a little bit — on average I get Corona about three times per day, but when I forget about it for five minutes my symptoms mysteriously disappear. I assume others have the same problem.

Many good points have already been made, and I’m not going to repeat them. The historian in me wants to make another point entirely.

Once upon a time, not so long ago, this feeling of permanent stress and helplessness, multiplied by two, three, or even four, was the natural state of being of just about all humans. Plagues, wars, famines, too-high taxes, they could all arrive at your doorstep, and in an average year at least one (most likely taxes) did.

People lived like this all the time. They were not aware that it is possible to live in any other way. The stress you’re feeling now is about one-half to one-quarter of what everybody felt all the time during most of human history, and before. As a result, all of them had PTSD. All of them. That’s why assholery is so widespread during all of history (except, in some parts of the world, for most of the people, for the last sixty years or so).

This is what we’re fighting for. We fight for our children to have the chance to live as we did, without constant fear.

Remember that. It gives you a goal to shoot for.

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Jeremy is right. Writing helps. I feel better already.




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Building Bridges II: mathematics of László Lovász / Imre Bárány, Gyula O.H. Katona, Attila Sali, editors

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Mathematical modelling and scientific computing with applications: ICMMSC 2018, Indore, India, July 19-21 / Santanu Manna, Biswa Nath Datta, Sk. Safique Ahmad, editors

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Combinatorial reciprocity theorems: an invitation to enumerative geometric combinatorics / Matthias Beck, Raman Sanyal

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Advances in experimental philosophy of logic and mathematics / edited by Andrew Aberdein and Matthew Inglis

Dewey Library - QA9.A3875 2019