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Biomass Combustion Science, Technology and Engineering
Author L Rosendahl
The utilisation of biomass is increasingly important for low- or zero-carbon power generation. Developments in conventional power plant fuel flexibility allow for both direct biomass combustion and co-firing with fossil fuels, while the integration of advanced techn....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Nanotechnology in Eco-Efficient Construction
Author M Diamanti , C Goran-Granqvist , A Nazari , Fernando Pacheco-Torgal
As the environmental impact of existing construction and building materials comes under increasing scrutiny, the search for more eco-efficient solutions has intensified. Nanotechnology offers great potential in this area and is already being widely used to great suc....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers Using Excel, VBA, and MATLAB
Author Victor J. Law
While teaching the Numerical Methods for Engineers course over the last 15 years, the author found a need for a new textbook, one that was less elementary, provided applications and problems better suited for chemical engineers, and contained instruction in Visual B....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Aircraft Basic Science, Eighth Edition
Author Michael Kroes
Learn the latest technologies needed to pass the FAA airframe and powerplant maintenance certification!Aircraft Basic Science, Eighth Edition, is a valuable resource for students of aviation technology that provides updated information needed to prepare for an FAA a....
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Safety Design for Space Operations
Author Tommaso Sgobba , Paul Wilde , Isabelle Rongier , Firooz Allahdadi
Endorsed by the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) and drawing on the expertise of the world’s leading experts in the field, Safety Design for Space Operations provides the practical how-to guidance and knowledge base needed to fac....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Isak Beilis , Michael Keidar
Plasma engineering applies the unique properties of plasmas (ionized gases) to improve processes and performance over many fields, such as materials processing, spacecraft propulsion, and nanofabrication. Plasma Engineering considers this rapidly expanding disciplin....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Model Building in Mathematical Programming, 5th Edition
Author H. Paul Williams
The 5th edition of Model Building in Mathematical Programming discusses the general principles of model building in mathematical programming and demonstrates how they can be applied by using several simplified but practical problems from widely different contexts. S....
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Basic Electronics for Tomorrow's Inventors
Author Nick Dossis
Learn about electronics with fun experiments and projectsCreated in partnership with Thames & Kosmos, Basic Electronics for Tomorrow's Inventors introduces you to essential electronics concepts through fun, do-it-yourself projects. You'll get tips for setting....
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Author Tom Markvart , L. Castaner , Augustin McEvoy
Enormous leaps forward in the efficiency and the economy of solar cells are being made at a furious pace. New materials and manufacturing processes have opened up new realms of possibility for the application of solar cells. Crystalline silicon cells are increasingl....
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Author Frano Barbir
Demand for fuel cell technology is growing rapidly. Fuel cells are being commercialized to provide power to buildings like hospitals and schools, to replace batteries in portable electronic devices, and as replacements for internal combustion engines in vehicles. PE....
Release Date 2012/12 -
Analog Circuit Design Volume 2
Author Jim Williams , Bob Dobkin
Analog circuit and system design today is more essential than ever before. With the growth of digital systems, wireless communications, complex industrial and automotive systems, designers are being challenged to develop sophisticated analog solutions. This comprehe....
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Characterization of Biomaterials
Author T Arinzeh , P Tolias , W. Hammond , M Jaffe
Biomaterials and medical devices must be rigorously tested in the laboratory before they can be implanted. Testing requires the right analytical techniques. Characterization of biomaterials reviews the latest methods for analyzing the structure, properties and behav....
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Sound Synthesis and Sampling, 2nd Edition
Author Martin Russ
Sound Synthesis and Sampling provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying principles and practical techniques applied to both commercial and research sound synthesizers. This second edition has been rigorously updated throughout and includes a new chapter....
Release Date 2012/11 -
Author Richard Turgeon
Indie Rock 101 is a clear, concise, all-in-one primer for beginning to mid-level musicians looking for the essential fundamentals behind running, recording and promoting their band. It's all the basics that can take years to collate from more specialized or t....
Release Date 2012/11 -
Generalizations of Cyclostationary Signal Processing: Spectral Analysis and Applications
Author Antonio Napolitano
The relative motion between the transmitter and the receiver modifies the nonstationarity properties of the transmitted signal. In particular, the almost-cyclostationarity property exhibited by almost all modulated signals adopted in communications, radar, sonar, an....
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Computer Design of Diffractive Optics
Author V Soifer
Diffractive optics involves the manipulation of light using diffractive optical elements (DOEs). DOEs are being widely applied in such areas as telecommunications, electronics, laser technologies and biomedical engineering. Computer design of diffractive optics prov....
Release Date 2012/11 -
DSP for Embedded and Real-Time Systems
Author Robert Oshana
This Expert Guide gives you the techniques and technologies in digital signal processing (DSP) to optimally design and implement your embedded system. Written by experts with a solutions focus, this encyclopedic reference gives you an indispensable aid to tackling t....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Author Themis Matsoukas
The Clear, Well-Organized Introduction to Thermodynamics Theory and Calculations for All Chemical Engineering Undergraduate StudentsThis text is designed to make thermodynamics far easier for undergraduate chemical engineering students to learn, and to help them per....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Practical Applications in Digital Signal Processing
Author Richard Newbold
The Only DSP Book 100% Focused on Step-by-Step Design and Implementation of Real Devices and Systems in Hardware and SoftwarePractical Applications in Digital Signal Processing is the first DSP title to address the area that even the excellent engineering textbooks ....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 3, Second Edition
Author Dion Scoppettuolo
Updated for Aperture 3.4, this Apple-certified guide starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step through Aperture's powerful editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. It delivers comprehensive training—the equivale....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Aperture 3 Portable Genius, 2nd Edition
Author Ellen Anon , Josh Anon
Get the latest tips, facts, and secrets that help you make the most of Aperture 3Aperture offers a full range of tools to help serious photographers organize and manipulate images and manage workflow. This little guide is packed with hip tips, secrets, and shortcuts....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications
Author Florinel-Gabriel Banica
This is a modern introductory book on sensors, combining underlying theory with bang up to date topics such as nanotechnology. The text is suitable for graduate students and research scientists with little background in analytical chemistry. It is user-friendly, wit....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Chemical Biology: Approaches to Drug Discovery and Development to Targeting Disease
Author Natanya Civjan
An authoritative look at the application of chemical biology in drug discovery and developmentBased on the award-winning Wiley Encyclopedia of Chemical Biology published in 2008, this book explores the role of chemical biology in drug discovery and development. The....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites
Author F Gao
The addition of nanoparticles to polymer composites has led to a new generation of composite materials with enhanced and novel properties. Advances in polymer nanocomposites reviews the main types of polymer nanocomposites and their applications.Part one reviews typ....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Petroleum Production Systems, Second Edition
Author A. Daniel Hill , Christine Ehlig-Economides , Ding Zhu , Michael J. Economides
The Definitive Guide to Petroleum Production Systems–Now Fully Updated With the Industry’s Most Valuable New TechniquesPetroleum Production Systems, Second Edition, is the comprehensive source for clear and fundamental methods for about modern petroleum production e....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Author Nik Rawlinson , Ken McMahon
Aperture is a dedicated end-to-end workflow tool for photographers and this book guides the reader through the complete process from capture to output.The beauty of Aperture is that - unlike Adobe's rival workflow software, Lightroom - it doesn't force a par....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Functional Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications
Author P Edwards , S Irvine , S Skinner , J Kilner
Global demand for low cost, efficient and sustainable energy production is ever increasing. Driven by recent discoveries and innovation in the science and technology of materials, applications based on functional materials are becoming increasingly important. Functi....
Release Date 2012/09 -
SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies
Author Radana Dvorak
The easy-to-use guide to SMART Board interactive whiteboardsSMART Board interactive whiteboards—which combine the functionality of a computer with the simplicity of a whiteboard—are rapidly becoming fixtures in classrooms, boardrooms, and lecture halls everywhere. W....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Author Nik Rawlinson , Ken McMahon
Apple's Aperture software is a post-production tool designed to allow digital photographers to import, manage and enhance photographs in one simple, integrated workflow. Aperture 2, the recently updated version of the software, includes more than 100 new features f....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Sound Synthesis and Sampling, 3rd Edition
Author Martin Russ
Sound Synthesis and Sampling' provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying principles and practical techniques applied to both commercial and research sound synthesizers. This new edition has been updated throughout to reflect current needs and prac....
Release Date 2012/08