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Just Enough Electronics to Impress Your Friends and Colleagues

by Bob Zeidman ...

This book is for anyone but electrical engineers. If you work with them, work for them, manage them, market to them, or sell to them, you’ll want to read this. This book will take you on a whirlwind tour of the fundamentals of electronics. By the end, you'll be familiar with the basic concepts of various kinds of modern electronic technologies and devices. You’ll be able to impress friends at ... Read more

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This book is for anyone but electrical engineers. If you work with them, work for them, manage them, market to them, or sell to them, you’ll want to read this. This book will take you on a whirlwind tour of the fundamentals of electronics. By the end, you'll be familiar with the basic concepts of various kinds of modern electronic technologies and devices. You’ll be able to impress friends at
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The Intercultural City

Planning for Diversity Advantage

by Charles Landry, Phil Wood ...

In a world of increasing mobility, how people of different cultures live together is a key issue of our age, especially for those responsible for planning and running cities. New thinking is needed on how diverse communities can cooperate in productive harmony instead of leading parallel or antagonistic lives. Policy is often dominated by mitigating the perceived negative effects of diversity, and ... Read more

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In a world of increasing mobility, how people of different cultures live together is a key issue of our age, especially for those responsible for planning and running cities. New thinking is needed on how diverse communities can cooperate in productive harmony instead of leading parallel or antagonistic lives. Policy is often dominated by mitigating the perceived negative effects of diversity, and
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Journey 4: Preston to Edinburgh

by Charlie Bunce ...

Series Book 4 - Great British Railway Journeys
A glorious insight into the history, landscape and people of Britain, from The Sunday Times bestseller.The first rail link between England and Scotland, the Preston to Edinburgh line transformed some of the most remote and inaccessible communities of Britain and fuelled the growth of resorts such as Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. Beginning at Preston, Michael Portillo takes a detour through the ... Read more

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A glorious insight into the history, landscape and people of Britain, from The Sunday Times bestseller.The first rail link between England and Scotland, the Preston to Edinburgh line transformed some of the most remote and inaccessible communities of Britain and fuelled the growth of resorts such as Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. Beginning at Preston, Michael Portillo takes a detour through the
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20 Keys to Workplace Improvement

by Iwao Kobayashi ...

20 Keys has helped many manufacturing companies integrate the top manufacturing improvement methods into a coordinated system for drastic and continual improvement in involvement, quality, and productivity. This program provides the strategies necessary to achieve ambitious goals through a five-level scoring system.The revised edition is improved with upgraded criteria for the five-level scoring ... Read more

$119.99 CAD

20 Keys has helped many manufacturing companies integrate the top manufacturing improvement methods into a coordinated system for drastic and continual improvement in involvement, quality, and productivity. This program provides the strategies necessary to achieve ambitious goals through a five-level scoring system.The revised edition is improved with upgraded criteria for the five-level scoring
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Ceremonial Entries in Early Modern Europe

The Iconography of Power

Edited by J.R. Mulryne, Maria Ines Aliverti, Anna Maria Testaverde ...

Series series European Festival Studies: 1450-1700
The fourteen essays that comprise this volume concentrate on festival iconography, the visual and written languages, including ephemeral and permanent structures, costume, dramatic performance, inscriptions and published festival books that ’voiced’ the social, political and cultural messages incorporated in processional entries in the countries of early modern Europe. The volume also includes a ... Read more

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The fourteen essays that comprise this volume concentrate on festival iconography, the visual and written languages, including ephemeral and permanent structures, costume, dramatic performance, inscriptions and published festival books that ’voiced’ the social, political and cultural messages incorporated in processional entries in the countries of early modern Europe. The volume also includes a
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Staging the New Berlin

Place Marketing and the Politics of Urban Reinvention Post-1989

by Claire Colomb ...

Series series Planning, History and Environment Series
This book explores the politics of place marketing and the process of ‘urban reinvention’ in Berlin between 1989 and 2011. In the context of the dramatic socio-economic restructuring processes, changes in urban governance and physical transformation of the city following the Fall of the Wall, the ‘new’ Berlin was not only being built physically, but staged for visitors and Berliners and marketed ... Read more

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This book explores the politics of place marketing and the process of ‘urban reinvention’ in Berlin between 1989 and 2011. In the context of the dramatic socio-economic restructuring processes, changes in urban governance and physical transformation of the city following the Fall of the Wall, the ‘new’ Berlin was not only being built physically, but staged for visitors and Berliners and marketed
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Principles of Modern Communication Systems

by Samuel O. Agbo, Matthew N. O. Sadiku ...

Written specifically for a one-semester course, this textbook introduces the physical and engineering principles of communication systems using an accessible, yet mathematically rigorous, approach. Beginning with valuable background material on signals and systems, and random processes, the text then guides students through the core topics, including amplitude modulation, pulse modulation, and ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

Written specifically for a one-semester course, this textbook introduces the physical and engineering principles of communication systems using an accessible, yet mathematically rigorous, approach. Beginning with valuable background material on signals and systems, and random processes, the text then guides students through the core topics, including amplitude modulation, pulse modulation, and
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Synthetic Biology - A Primer (Revised Edition)

by Paul Simon Freemont, Richard I Kitney ...

Synthetic Biology — A Primer (Revised Edition) presents an updated overview of the field of synthetic biology and the foundational concepts on which it is built. This revised edition includes new literature references, working and updated URL links, plus some new figures and text where progress in the field has been made.The book introduces readers to fundamental concepts in molecular biology and ... Read more

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Synthetic Biology — A Primer (Revised Edition) presents an updated overview of the field of synthetic biology and the foundational concepts on which it is built. This revised edition includes new literature references, working and updated URL links, plus some new figures and text where progress in the field has been made.The book introduces readers to fundamental concepts in molecular biology and
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Reservoir Model Design

A Practitioner's Guide

by Philip Ringrose, Mark Bentley ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book gives practical advice and ready to use tips on the design and construction of subsurface reservoir models. The design elements cover rock architecture, petrophysical property modelling, multi-scale data integration, upscaling and uncertainty analysis. Philip Ringrose and Mark Bentley share their experience, gained from over a hundred reservoir modelling studies in 25 countries covering ... Read more

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This book gives practical advice and ready to use tips on the design and construction of subsurface reservoir models. The design elements cover rock architecture, petrophysical property modelling, multi-scale data integration, upscaling and uncertainty analysis. Philip Ringrose and Mark Bentley share their experience, gained from over a hundred reservoir modelling studies in 25 countries covering
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Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Systems (Mechanics and Hydraulics)

Includes Function, Construction of Gasoline Fuel Systems, Principles, Characteristics of Gasoline, and Diesel Fuel Systems

Edited by TSD Training ...

Series series Mechanics and Hydraulics
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel SystemsThe purpose of this course is to introduce the characteristics of gasoline and diesel fuel systems. This discussion will include a description of the principles, construction, and function of these two systems.This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series.Full illustrations and diagrams included.Lessons:- Function and Construction of Gasoline Fuel ... Read more

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Gasoline and Diesel Fuel SystemsThe purpose of this course is to introduce the characteristics of gasoline and diesel fuel systems. This discussion will include a description of the principles, construction, and function of these two systems.This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series.Full illustrations and diagrams included.Lessons:- Function and Construction of Gasoline Fuel
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Low-Speed Aerodynamics

by Joseph Katz, Allen Plotkin ...

Series Book 13 - Cambridge Aerospace Series
Low-speed aerodynamics is important in the design and operation of aircraft flying at low Mach number, and ground and marine vehicles. This 2001 book offers a modern treatment of the subject, both the theory of inviscid, incompressible, and irrotational aerodynamics and the computational techniques now available to solve complex problems. A unique feature of the text is that the computational ... Read more

$99.99 CAD

Low-speed aerodynamics is important in the design and operation of aircraft flying at low Mach number, and ground and marine vehicles. This 2001 book offers a modern treatment of the subject, both the theory of inviscid, incompressible, and irrotational aerodynamics and the computational techniques now available to solve complex problems. A unique feature of the text is that the computational
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Mediating the Human Body

Technology, Communication, and Fashion

Edited by Leopoldina Fortunati, James E. Katz, Raimonda Riccini ...

The ever-increasing integration of technology and the human body is attracting attention from religious, business, and political leaders around the world, and the topic promises to be a significant social issue in the 21st century. In Mediating the Human Body: Technology, Communication, and Fashion, editors Leopoldina Fortunati, James E. Katz, and Raimonda Riccini bring together a thoughtful group ... Read more

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The ever-increasing integration of technology and the human body is attracting attention from religious, business, and political leaders around the world, and the topic promises to be a significant social issue in the 21st century. In Mediating the Human Body: Technology, Communication, and Fashion, editors Leopoldina Fortunati, James E. Katz, and Raimonda Riccini bring together a thoughtful group
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Mon album de la connaissance du Professeur Génius

by QA international Collectif ...

Dans Mon album de la connaissance, le professeur Génius nous emmène à la découverte de plusieurs sujets captivants. Passionné de sciences, il nous fait d’abord découvrir les mystères de l’Univers avant de nous raconter l’histoire de la vie et de percer pour nous les secrets du corps humain et des sciences pures (physique, chimie et mathématiques). Ce savant professeur nous conduit également dans ... Read more

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Dans Mon album de la connaissance, le professeur Génius nous emmène à la découverte de plusieurs sujets captivants. Passionné de sciences, il nous fait d’abord découvrir les mystères de l’Univers avant de nous raconter l’histoire de la vie et de percer pour nous les secrets du corps humain et des sciences pures (physique, chimie et mathématiques). Ce savant professeur nous conduit également dans
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Nihilism

by Bulent Diken ...

Series series Key Ideas
This book addresses the genealogy and consequences of nihilism, attempts at 'sociologizing' the concept of nihilism by relating nihilism to capitalism, post-politics and terrorism, and considers the possibilities of overcoming nihilism. ... Read more

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This book addresses the genealogy and consequences of nihilism, attempts at 'sociologizing' the concept of nihilism by relating nihilism to capitalism, post-politics and terrorism, and considers the possibilities of overcoming nihilism.
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Lighting Design

A Perception-Based Approach

by Christopher Cuttle ...

By reading this book, you will develop the skills to perceive a space and its contents in light, and be able to devise a layout of luminaires that will provide that lit appearance.Written by renowned lighting expert Christopher (Kit) Cuttle, the book:explains the difference between vision and perception, which is the distinction between providing lighting to make things visible, and providing it ... Read more

$129.99 CAD

By reading this book, you will develop the skills to perceive a space and its contents in light, and be able to devise a layout of luminaires that will provide that lit appearance.Written by renowned lighting expert Christopher (Kit) Cuttle, the book:explains the difference between vision and perception, which is the distinction between providing lighting to make things visible, and providing it
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Creation, Transformation and Metamorphosis

Edited by Mário S. Ming Kong, Maria do Rosário Monteiro, Maria João Pereira Neto ...

Series series PHI
The texts presented in Proportion Harmonies and Identities (PHI) - Creation, Transformation and Metamorphosis were compiled to establish a multidisciplinary platform for presenting, interacting, and disseminating research. It also aims to foster awareness and discussion on Creation, Transformation and Metamorphosis, focusing on different visions relevant to Architecture, Arts and Humanities, ... Read more

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The texts presented in Proportion Harmonies and Identities (PHI) - Creation, Transformation and Metamorphosis were compiled to establish a multidisciplinary platform for presenting, interacting, and disseminating research. It also aims to foster awareness and discussion on Creation, Transformation and Metamorphosis, focusing on different visions relevant to Architecture, Arts and Humanities,
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Methodological Approaches for Workplace Research and Management

Edited by Chiara Tagliaro, Marko Orel, Ying Hua ...

Series series Transdisciplinary Workplace Research and Management
This book explores a wide range of methodological approaches to examining various forms of workplace physical environments. It focuses on pressing questions regarding the relationship between the spatial component of the workplace, including its progressive hybridisation with other physical and virtual places, and its users, be they public organisations, private companies, or start-up businesses ... Read more

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This book explores a wide range of methodological approaches to examining various forms of workplace physical environments. It focuses on pressing questions regarding the relationship between the spatial component of the workplace, including its progressive hybridisation with other physical and virtual places, and its users, be they public organisations, private companies, or start-up businesses
... Read more
Bio-based Building Skin

by Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials’ application in building facades, and offers ideas for new designs and novel solutions. It features a state-of-the-art review, addresses the latest trends in material selection, assembling systems, and innovative functions of facades in detail. Selected case studies on buildings ... Read more

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This book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials’ application in building facades, and offers ideas for new designs and novel solutions. It features a state-of-the-art review, addresses the latest trends in material selection, assembling systems, and innovative functions of facades in detail. Selected case studies on buildings
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Black Gold Stranglehold

The Myth of Scarcity and the Politics of Oil

by Jerome R. Corsi, Craig R. Smith ...

It is estimated that Americans consume more than 25 percent of the world's oil but have control over less than 3 percent of its proven supply. This extremely unbalanced pattern of consumption makes it possible for foreign governments, corrupt political leaders, terrorist organizations, and oil conglomerates to place the citizens of the United States in a stranglehold of supply and demand. There is ... Read more

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It is estimated that Americans consume more than 25 percent of the world's oil but have control over less than 3 percent of its proven supply. This extremely unbalanced pattern of consumption makes it possible for foreign governments, corrupt political leaders, terrorist organizations, and oil conglomerates to place the citizens of the United States in a stranglehold of supply and demand. There is
... Read more
Wind Tunnel Testing of High-Rise Buildings

by Peter Irwin, Roy Denoon, David Scott ...

Since the 1960s, wind tunnel testing has become a commonly used tool in the design of tall buildings. It was pioneered, in large part, during the design of the World Trade Center Towers in New York. Since those early days of wind engineering, wind tunnel testing techniques have developed in sophistication, but these techniques are not widely understood by the designers using the results. As a ... Read more

$100.99 CAD

Since the 1960s, wind tunnel testing has become a commonly used tool in the design of tall buildings. It was pioneered, in large part, during the design of the World Trade Center Towers in New York. Since those early days of wind engineering, wind tunnel testing techniques have developed in sophistication, but these techniques are not widely understood by the designers using the results. As a
... Read more
Water Tech

A Guide to Investment, Innovation and Business Opportunities in the Water Sector

by William Sarni, Tamin Pechet ...

This book unveils how the world in the twenty-first century will need to manage our most fundamental resource need, water. It outlines how stakeholders can improve water use in their homes, their businesses, and the world.In particular, it focuses on the role of stakeholders in crafting a twenty-first century paradigm for water. Investors not only drive innovation through direct investment in new ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

This book unveils how the world in the twenty-first century will need to manage our most fundamental resource need, water. It outlines how stakeholders can improve water use in their homes, their businesses, and the world.In particular, it focuses on the role of stakeholders in crafting a twenty-first century paradigm for water. Investors not only drive innovation through direct investment in new
... Read more
Water and Sanitation in the New Millennium

Edited by K..J. Nath, Vinod Prakash Sharma ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This contributed volume is about water resources, their variability with prevalent environmental conditions and its sustainable management in India.Water has always been the life line for survival. An adequate supply of safe drinking water is one of the major pre-requisites for a healthy life. Time and again water has been a means of consolidating power in the human society. In the beginning of ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This contributed volume is about water resources, their variability with prevalent environmental conditions and its sustainable management in India.Water has always been the life line for survival. An adequate supply of safe drinking water is one of the major pre-requisites for a healthy life. Time and again water has been a means of consolidating power in the human society. In the beginning of
... Read more
The Observational Method in Civil Engineering

Minimising Risk, Maximising Economy

by Alan Powderham, Anthony O'Brien ...

The Observational Method (OM) is a natural and powerful technique that maximises economy while assuring safety. Its key features are highlighted in The Observational Method in Civil Engineering through twelve case histories from major infrastructure projects. They cover protection of adjacent structures including buildings and railway systems, bored and jacked tunnels, shafts and cofferdams, ... Read more

$109.99 CAD

The Observational Method (OM) is a natural and powerful technique that maximises economy while assuring safety. Its key features are highlighted in The Observational Method in Civil Engineering through twelve case histories from major infrastructure projects. They cover protection of adjacent structures including buildings and railway systems, bored and jacked tunnels, shafts and cofferdams,
... Read more
The Haskell School of Music

From Signals to Symphonies

by Paul Hudak, Donya Quick ...

This book explores the fundamentals of computer music and functional programming through the Haskell programming language. Functional programming is typically considered difficult to learn. This introduction in the context of creating music will allow students and professionals with a musical inclination to leverage their experience to help understand concepts that might be intimidating in more ... Read more

$68.99 CAD

This book explores the fundamentals of computer music and functional programming through the Haskell programming language. Functional programming is typically considered difficult to learn. This introduction in the context of creating music will allow students and professionals with a musical inclination to leverage their experience to help understand concepts that might be intimidating in more
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