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Author Walter Foster Creative Team
This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled ....
Release Date 2003/01 -
Author Gina Soleil
Gina Soleil takes you through a thought-provoking journey on how to transform your business into a haven of productivity. Using the science of energy, Gina gives you a step-by-step roadmap for building a business that’s fueled to win in today’s market. Soleil reveal....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Author Rebecca Dayton , Sonal Bhatt
Just about everyone takes a geometry class at one time or another. And while some people quickly grasp the concepts, most find geometry challenging. Covering everything one would expect to encounter in a high school or college course, Idiot's Guides: Geometry cover....
Release Date 2014/07 -
Author Joni E. Johnston
There are numerous textbooks that explain the theories and principles of psychology, but many are too dry or academic. Idiot's Guides: Psychology, 5th Edition breaks down the complexity of psychology and helps readers understand the how and why of the human m....
Release Date 2014/07 -
High-Temperature Superconductors
Author X Qiu
High temperature superconductors have received a great deal of attention in recent years, due to their potential in device and power applications. This book summarises the materials science and physics of all the most important high temperature superconductors as we....
Release Date 2011/03 -
Nanotechnology in the Food, Beverage and Nutraceutical Industries
Author Q Huang
Nanotechnology has the potential to impact on food processing significantly. This important book summarises current research in this area and provides an overview of both current and possible future applications of nanotechnologies in the food industry. Issues such ....
Release Date 2012/04 -
Small and Micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
Author R Beith
Small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems are a form of cogeneration technology suitable for domestic and community buildings, commercial establishments and industrial facilities, as well as local heat networks. One of the benefits of using cogeneration ....
Release Date 2011/04 -
Chemistry for JEE Mains 2017, 2017th Edition
Author Atul Singhal
* Brief Theory and Ample Solved Examples to apply the concepts * Chapter-wise Previous 14 years' AIEEE/JEE Main questions *Includes Solved JEE Main 2016 Questions *Practice Problems with complete solutions * Appendix includes 5 Mock Tests for practice *5 Free Onli....
Release Date 2016/05 -
The Trouble With Too Much Board Oversight
Author Olubunmi Faleye , Rani Hoitash , Udi Hoitash
The high-profile scandals of the late 1990s have transformed the corporate governance landscape and increased the oversight duties of independent directors. New mandates, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, have had substantial effects on corporate boards. ....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Intelligent Vibration Control in Civil Engineering Structures
Author Fei-Hong Xu , Jun-Tao Zhu , Ying-Qing Guo , Zhao-Dong Xu
Intelligent Vibration Control in Civil Engineering Structures provides readers with an all-encompassing view of the theoretical studies, design methods, real-world implementations, and applications relevant to the topicThe book focuses on design and property tests ....
Release Date 2016/11 -
Machine Learning and Data Science in the Oil and Gas Industry
Author Patrick Bangert
Machine Learning and Data Science in the Oil and Gas Industry explains how machine learning can be specifically tailored to oil and gas use cases. Petroleum engineers will learn when to use machine learning, how it is already used in oil and gas operations, and how to manage the data stream moving f....
Release Date 2021/03 -
The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price
Author Lynn O’Shaughnessy
“The College Solution helps readers look beyond over-hyped admission rankings to discover schools that offer a quality education at affordable prices. Taking the guesswork out of saving and finding money for college, this is a practical and insightful must-have guid....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Author Charlotte Style
Every aspect of your life can be improved with positive psychology.Positive psychology helps us build resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, meaning, self-esteem, wisdom, motivation and much more! It wakes us up to the power of feeling good, thinking positive....
Release Date 2010/08 -
Author Andrew Orton
This book examines the structural and construction design of buildings. The first part presents an overview of materials and structural forms taking the point of view of the designer, architect and engineer. The second part is an extensive examination of over 7....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Digital Alias-free Signal Processing
Author Ivars Bilinskis
As demand for applications working in extended frequency ranges increases, classical Digital signal processing (DSP) techniques, not protected against aliasing, are becoming less effective. Digital alias-free signal processing (DASP) is a technique for overcoming th....
Release Date 2007/05 -
Author Frances Forward
This user friendly guide introduces, explains, and demystifies the NEC4 contract on a practical, work-based level. Made for architects by an architect, it explores the best approach to collaborative and contractual partnering work practices. Alongside explanations of the ....
Release Date 2019/06 -
An Architect's Guide to Public Procurement
Author Fin Garvey
There is suspicion in the UK and across Europe that the upcoming introduction of new European Directives will encourage a regime of conservatism and legal risk aversion, fostering the delivery of mediocre and banal building design. This book dispels these myths and instea....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Author Elisa Valero Ramos
Light in Architecture explores the role and use of light in and around buildings from the time that Stonehenge was built through to the present day, illustrating how a greater understanding of this intangible and free material will lead us to better architecture and, ulti....
Release Date 2019/08 -
Author Kate Marks
There is an increasing realisation that small businesses, including architecture practices need to pro-actively engage with HR rather than simply firefighting when something goes wrong. Good HR practices can help with business efficiency and profitability – they provide p....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Author David Shepherd
An authoritative and practical road map for those implementing and managing BIM workflows. With the 2016 deadline for BIM level 2 fast approaching and the growing realisation of the huge benefits BIM brings these skills are becoming industry essentials. Concentrating on t....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Guide to the RIBA Domestic and Concise Building Contracts 2014
Author Sarah Lupton
This latest title from Sarah Lupton, best-selling author of construction contract guides, provides comprehensive guidance to the RIBA’s two new building contracts: the RIBA Domestic Building Contract 2014 and the RIBA Concise Building Contract 2014.Introducing the contrac....
Release Date 2019/08 -
Author J. Paolo Davim
The term Mechatronics is a combination of the words "mechanics" and "electronics". It is the blending of mechanical, electronic, and computer engineering into an integrated design and implementation. Mechatronics systems employ microprocessors and software as well a....
Release Date 2011/05 -
International Handbook of Work and Health Psychology, 3rd Edition
Author Marc J. Schabracq , James C. Quick , Cary L. Cooper
Now in its third edition, this authoritative handbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of work and health psychology.Updated edition of a highly successful handbookFocuses on the applied aspects of work and health psychologyNew chapters cover emerging t....
Release Date 2015/06 -
Radome Electromagnetic Theory and Design
Author Reuven Shavit
Radome Electromagnetic Theory and Design explores the theoretical tools and methods required to design radomes that are fully transparent to the electromagnetic energy transmitted or received by the enclosed antenna. A radome is a weatherproof and camouflaged enclo....
Release Date 2018/07 -
Author Jacqueline Mitton , Ralph Lorenz
For twenty-five years following the Voyager mission, scientists speculated about Saturn's largest moon, a mysterious orb clouded in orange haze. Finally, in 2005, the Cassini-Huygens probe successfully parachuted down through Titan's atmosphere, all the while tran....
Release Date 2010/07 -
Author Chris Sangwin , John Bryant
How do you draw a straight line? How do you determine if a circle is really round? These may sound like simple or even trivial mathematical problems, but to an engineer the answers can mean the difference between success and failure. How Round Is Your Circle? invite....
Release Date 2011/02 -
Linear Algebra: Theory and Applications, 2nd Edition
Author Cheney
Ward Cheney and David Kincaid have developed Linear Algebra: Theory and Applications, Second Edition, a multi-faceted introductory textbook, which was motivated by their desire for a single text that meets the various requirements for differing courses within linear....
Release Date 2010/12 -
Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety, 2nd Edition
Author Diana Bowman , Matthew Hull
Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety, Second Edition focuses not only on the impact of nanotechnology and the discipline of nanotoxicity, but also explains each of these disciplines through in the context of management requirements and via risk scenarios —....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Light Propagation in Linear Optical Media
Author Shekhar Guha , Katharina Gillen , Glen D. Gillen
Light Propagation in Linear Optical Media describes light propagation in linear media by expanding on diffraction theories beyond what is available in classic optics books. In one volume, this book combines the treatment of light propagation through various media, i....
Release Date 2017/12