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Organizational Cognition

Computation and Interpretation

Edited by Theresa K. Lant, Zur Shapira ...

Series series Organization and Management Series
Organizational Cognition is a collection of chapters written by scholars from around the world. The editors outline the history of two approaches to the study of cognition in organizations, the computational approach and the interpretive approach. The chapters represent some of the most cutting-edge research on organizational cognition, covering research that spans many levels of analysis. Much of ... Read more

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Organizational Cognition is a collection of chapters written by scholars from around the world. The editors outline the history of two approaches to the study of cognition in organizations, the computational approach and the interpretive approach. The chapters represent some of the most cutting-edge research on organizational cognition, covering research that spans many levels of analysis. Much of
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La Nave e La Navigazione - Cognizioni all’inizio del 1900

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by Autori Vari ...

Gli argomenti trattati nel presente eBook sono i seguenti: La Nave e la Navigazione – Cognizioni all’inizio del 1900, Nave, Brevissima Storia della Navigazione, Navi Storiche, Brigantino, Caravella, Clipper, Cocca, Corvetta, Fregata, Galea, Galeone, Goletta, Trireme, Vascello, Nave a vapore o piroscafo, Navi Celebri, Nave. Concetto secondo il diritto marittimo italiano agli inizi del 900, Stato ... Read more

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Gli argomenti trattati nel presente eBook sono i seguenti: La Nave e la Navigazione – Cognizioni all’inizio del 1900, Nave, Brevissima Storia della Navigazione, Navi Storiche, Brigantino, Caravella, Clipper, Cocca, Corvetta, Fregata, Galea, Galeone, Goletta, Trireme, Vascello, Nave a vapore o piroscafo, Navi Celebri, Nave. Concetto secondo il diritto marittimo italiano agli inizi del 900, Stato
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The Art of Being a Scientist

A Guide for Graduate Students and their Mentors

by Roel Snieder, Ken Larner ...

This is a hands-on guide for graduate students and young researchers wishing to perfect the practical skills needed for a successful research career. By teaching junior scientists to develop effective research habits, the book helps to make the experience of graduate study a more efficient and rewarding one. The authors have taught a graduate course on the topics covered for many years, and ... Read more

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This is a hands-on guide for graduate students and young researchers wishing to perfect the practical skills needed for a successful research career. By teaching junior scientists to develop effective research habits, the book helps to make the experience of graduate study a more efficient and rewarding one. The authors have taught a graduate course on the topics covered for many years, and
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Project Management for Petroleum, Power Generation and General Industry Projects.

by Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy ...

This book presents the features for industrial project in general and focus on oil and gas, power generation and general industrial projects. the industrial project management has a different approach rather than real; estate projects which will be present in this book. ... Read more

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This book presents the features for industrial project in general and focus on oil and gas, power generation and general industrial projects. the industrial project management has a different approach rather than real; estate projects which will be present in this book.
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BIM and Quantity Surveying

Edited by Steve Pittard, Peter Sell ...

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners ... Read more

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The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners
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Facility Piping Systems Handbook

For Industrial, Commercial, and Healthcare Facilities

by Michael L. Frankel ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Facility Piping SystemsFully up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, this practical resource contains everything you need to plan, select, design, specify, and test piping systems for industry, commercial, and institutional applications. The book includes complete coverage of pipes, fittings, valves, jointing methods, hangers, supports, pumps, tanks, and other ... Read more

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A Comprehensive Guide to Facility Piping SystemsFully up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, this practical resource contains everything you need to plan, select, design, specify, and test piping systems for industry, commercial, and institutional applications. The book includes complete coverage of pipes, fittings, valves, jointing methods, hangers, supports, pumps, tanks, and other
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Zoning

A Guide for 21st-Century Planning

Edited by Elliott Sclar, Bernadette Baird-Zars, Lauren Ames Fischer, Valerie Stahl ...

Zoning is at once a key technical competency of urban planning practice and a highly politicized regulatory tool. How this contradiction between the technical and political is resolved has wide-reaching implications for urban equity and sustainability, two key concerns of urban planning. Moving beyond critiques of zoning as a regulatory hindrance to local affordability or merely the rulebook that ... Read more

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Zoning is at once a key technical competency of urban planning practice and a highly politicized regulatory tool. How this contradiction between the technical and political is resolved has wide-reaching implications for urban equity and sustainability, two key concerns of urban planning. Moving beyond critiques of zoning as a regulatory hindrance to local affordability or merely the rulebook that
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Beginner’s Guide to Earthworm Farming

Simple Ideas for a Sustainable World

by Mary Murphy ...

If you are concerned about the health of our planet then turn your attention to what lies under your feet. Working in the soil below are creatures that play a pivotal role in producing the food we eat and impacting the quality of our food crops. Earthworms were described by Darwin as the most important species on our planet and by Aristotle as ‘the intestines of the earth’. Beginner’s Guide to ... Read more

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If you are concerned about the health of our planet then turn your attention to what lies under your feet. Working in the soil below are creatures that play a pivotal role in producing the food we eat and impacting the quality of our food crops. Earthworms were described by Darwin as the most important species on our planet and by Aristotle as ‘the intestines of the earth’. Beginner’s Guide to
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Theory of Gyroscopic Effects for Rotating Objects

Gyroscopic Effects and Applications

by Ryspek Usubamatov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights an analytical solution for the dynamics of axially symmetric rotating objects. It also presents the theory of gyroscopic effects, explaining their physics and using mathematical models of Euler’s form for the motion of movable spinning objects to demonstrate these effects. The major themes and approaches are represented by the spinning disc and the action of the system of ... Read more

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This book highlights an analytical solution for the dynamics of axially symmetric rotating objects. It also presents the theory of gyroscopic effects, explaining their physics and using mathematical models of Euler’s form for the motion of movable spinning objects to demonstrate these effects. The major themes and approaches are represented by the spinning disc and the action of the system of
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Time Travel: An Approximate Mathematical Solution

by Richard Lighthouse ...

This short technical note describes an approximate mathematical solution for Time Travel involving relativity and very brief time intervals. Limitations of the solution are discussed including possible error sources. Assumptions are made for small changes in the speed of light and for the Lighthouse Frequency, which has been described in previous papers. Each reader must comprehend that our ... Read more

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This short technical note describes an approximate mathematical solution for Time Travel involving relativity and very brief time intervals. Limitations of the solution are discussed including possible error sources. Assumptions are made for small changes in the speed of light and for the Lighthouse Frequency, which has been described in previous papers. Each reader must comprehend that our
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Good Cities, Better Lives

How Europe Discovered the Lost Art of Urbanism

by Peter Hall ...

Series series Planning, History and Environment Series
This book has one central theme: how, in the United Kingdom, can we create better cities and towns in which to live and work and play? What can we learn from other countries, especially our near neighbours in Europe? And, in turn, can we provide lessons for other countries facing similar dilemmas?Urban Britain is not functioning as it should. Social inequalities and regional disparities show ... Read more

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This book has one central theme: how, in the United Kingdom, can we create better cities and towns in which to live and work and play? What can we learn from other countries, especially our near neighbours in Europe? And, in turn, can we provide lessons for other countries facing similar dilemmas?Urban Britain is not functioning as it should. Social inequalities and regional disparities show
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The Toyota Template

The Plan for Just-In-Time and Culture Change Beyond Lean Tools

by Phillip Ledbetter ...

Much has been written about Toyota over the last 30 years focusing on both its products (superior vehicles), and its operational excellence based on its Toyota Production System (TPS). The Toyota Template details the critical concepts and methods that Taiichi Ohno implemented in developing the Toyota Production System. This book is different, however, regarding the parallels it draws between ... Read more

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Much has been written about Toyota over the last 30 years focusing on both its products (superior vehicles), and its operational excellence based on its Toyota Production System (TPS). The Toyota Template details the critical concepts and methods that Taiichi Ohno implemented in developing the Toyota Production System. This book is different, however, regarding the parallels it draws between
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Introduction to Thermo-Fluids Systems Design

by Hugh Magande, Andrè Garcia McDonald ...

A fully comprehensive guide to thermal systems design covering fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and thermodynamic power cyclesBridging the gap between the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics, and the practical design of thermo-fluids components and systems, this textbook focuses on the design of internal fluid flow systems, coiled heat exchangers ... Read more

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A fully comprehensive guide to thermal systems design covering fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and thermodynamic power cyclesBridging the gap between the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics, and the practical design of thermo-fluids components and systems, this textbook focuses on the design of internal fluid flow systems, coiled heat exchangers
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The Vertical Transportation Handbook

Edited by George R. Strakosch, Robert S. Caporale ...

This new edition of a one-of-a-kind handbook provides an essential updating to keep the book current with technology and practice. New coverage of topics such as machine-room-less systems and current operation and control procedures, ensures that this revision maintains its standing as the premier general reference on vertical transportation. A team of new contributors has been assembled to ... Read more

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This new edition of a one-of-a-kind handbook provides an essential updating to keep the book current with technology and practice. New coverage of topics such as machine-room-less systems and current operation and control procedures, ensures that this revision maintains its standing as the premier general reference on vertical transportation. A team of new contributors has been assembled to
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An Engineer's Guide to Mathematica

by Edward B. Magrab ...

Free Mathematica 10 Update Included! Now available from http://www.wiley.com/go/magrabUpdated material includes:- Creating regions and volumes of arbitrary shape and determining their properties: arc length, area, centroid, and area moment of inertia- Performing integrations, solving equations, and determining the maximum and minimum values over regions of arbitrary shape- Solving numerically a ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Free Mathematica 10 Update Included! Now available from http://www.wiley.com/go/magrabUpdated material includes:- Creating regions and volumes of arbitrary shape and determining their properties: arc length, area, centroid, and area moment of inertia- Performing integrations, solving equations, and determining the maximum and minimum values over regions of arbitrary shape- Solving numerically a
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Metaheuristics for Production Scheduling

Edited by Bassem Jarboui, Patrick Siarry, Jacques Teghem ...

This book describes the potentialities of metaheuristics for solving production scheduling problems and the relationship between these two fields.For the past several years, there has been an increasing interest in using metaheuristic methods to solve scheduling problems. The main reasons for this are that such problems are generally hard to solve to optimality, as well as the fact that ... Read more

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This book describes the potentialities of metaheuristics for solving production scheduling problems and the relationship between these two fields.For the past several years, there has been an increasing interest in using metaheuristic methods to solve scheduling problems. The main reasons for this are that such problems are generally hard to solve to optimality, as well as the fact that
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Manual of Construction Project Management

For Owners and Clients

by Jüri Sutt ...

This construction client's manual is written in the form of a list of activities. It supports owners in the role of client by helping them make choices during the project development process. This increases control over cost, quality and duration at each stage.Activities within each main stage of the project development (preparation stage; procurement; design; preparation for construction; ... Read more

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This construction client's manual is written in the form of a list of activities. It supports owners in the role of client by helping them make choices during the project development process. This increases control over cost, quality and duration at each stage.Activities within each main stage of the project development (preparation stage; procurement; design; preparation for construction;
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Conceptual Aircraft Design

An Industrial Approach

by Ajoy Kumar Kundu, Mark A. Price, David Riordan, Peter Belobaba, Jonathan Cooper, Allan Seabridge ...

Series series Aerospace Series
Provides a Comprehensive Introduction to Aircraft Design with an Industrial ApproachThis book introduces readers to aircraft design, placing great emphasis on industrial practice. It includes worked out design examples for several different classes of aircraft, including Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, BAe Hawk and Airbus A320. It considers performance substantiation and compliance to ... Read more

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Provides a Comprehensive Introduction to Aircraft Design with an Industrial ApproachThis book introduces readers to aircraft design, placing great emphasis on industrial practice. It includes worked out design examples for several different classes of aircraft, including Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, BAe Hawk and Airbus A320. It considers performance substantiation and compliance to
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Nalluri And Featherstone's Civil Engineering Hydraulics

Essential Theory with Worked Examples

by Martin Marriott ...

An update of a classic textbook covering a core subject taught on most civil engineering courses. Civil Engineering Hydraulics, 6th edition contains substantial worked example sections with an online solutions manual. This classic text provides a succinct introduction to the theory of civil engineering hydraulics, together with a large number of worked examples and exercise problems. Each chapter ... Read more

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An update of a classic textbook covering a core subject taught on most civil engineering courses. Civil Engineering Hydraulics, 6th edition contains substantial worked example sections with an online solutions manual. This classic text provides a succinct introduction to the theory of civil engineering hydraulics, together with a large number of worked examples and exercise problems. Each chapter
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Refrigeration Systems and Applications

by Ibrahim Dincer ...

The definitive text/reference for students, researchers and practicing engineersThis book provides comprehensive coverage on refrigeration systems and applications, ranging from the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to food cooling applications for a wide range of sectoral utilizations. Energy and exergy analyses as well as performance assessments through energy and exergy efficiencies and ... Read more

$157.99 CAD

The definitive text/reference for students, researchers and practicing engineersThis book provides comprehensive coverage on refrigeration systems and applications, ranging from the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to food cooling applications for a wide range of sectoral utilizations. Energy and exergy analyses as well as performance assessments through energy and exergy efficiencies and
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WCDMA for UMTS

HSPA Evolution and LTE

by Harri Holma, Antti Toskala ...

Now in its fifth edition, the bestselling book on UMTS has been updated to cover 3GPP WCDMA and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) from Release 99 to Release 9. Written by leading experts in the field, the book explains HSPA performance based on simulations and field experience, and illustrates the benefits of HSPA evolution (HSPA+) both from the operators and from the end user?s perspective. It ... Read more

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Now in its fifth edition, the bestselling book on UMTS has been updated to cover 3GPP WCDMA and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) from Release 99 to Release 9. Written by leading experts in the field, the book explains HSPA performance based on simulations and field experience, and illustrates the benefits of HSPA evolution (HSPA+) both from the operators and from the end user?s perspective. It
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Engineering Money

Financial Fundamentals for Engineers

by Richard Hill, George Solt ...

There are many text books about engineering design and some include project evaluation techniques. There are text books on accounting methods and yet others on business management. This book does not aim to replace these specialized texts but brings together the elements of these subjects that young engineers working in industry – particularly the construction industry and its customers – need to ... Read more

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There are many text books about engineering design and some include project evaluation techniques. There are text books on accounting methods and yet others on business management. This book does not aim to replace these specialized texts but brings together the elements of these subjects that young engineers working in industry – particularly the construction industry and its customers – need to
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The Technical Avalanche Protection Handbook

Edited by Florian Rudolf-Miklau, Siegfried Sauermoser, Arthur Mears ...

Snow avalanches can have highly destructive consequences in developed areas. Each year, avalanche catastrophes occur in mountain regions around the globe and cause unnecessary fatalities and severe damage to buildings and infrastructure. In some mountainous regions, especially in the European Alps, technical avalanche defence structures are built to increase the level of safety for inhabited areas ... Read more

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Snow avalanches can have highly destructive consequences in developed areas. Each year, avalanche catastrophes occur in mountain regions around the globe and cause unnecessary fatalities and severe damage to buildings and infrastructure. In some mountainous regions, especially in the European Alps, technical avalanche defence structures are built to increase the level of safety for inhabited areas
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Diameter

New Generation AAA Protocol - Design, Practice, and Applications

by Hannes Tschofenig, Jean Mahoney, Jouni Korhonen, Sebastien Decugis ...

Presents the principles, design, development and applications of the Diameter protocol suiteThe Diameter protocol was born in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and designed to be a general-purpose Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) protocol applicable to many network environments. This book is for everyone who wants to understand the Diameter protocol and its applications ... Read more

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Presents the principles, design, development and applications of the Diameter protocol suiteThe Diameter protocol was born in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and designed to be a general-purpose Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) protocol applicable to many network environments. This book is for everyone who wants to understand the Diameter protocol and its applications
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Beginner’s Guide to Earthworm Farming

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Time Travel: An Approximate Mathematical Solution

Good Cities, Better Lives

The Toyota Template

Introduction to Thermo-Fluids Systems Design

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An Engineer's Guide to Mathematica

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Manual of Construction Project Management

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