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Inventors at Work: The Minds and Motivation Behind Modern Inventions
Author Brett Stern
Inventors at Work: The Minds and Motivation Behind Modern Inventions is a collection of interviews with inventors of famous products, innovations, and technologies that have made life easier or even changed the way we live. All of these scientists, engineers, wild-e....
Release Date 2012/10 -
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....
Release Date 2012/12 -
Durability and Reliability of Medical Polymers
Author A Stamboulis , M Jenkins
Given the widespread use of polymers in medical devices, the durability and reliability of this material in use is an area of critical importance. Durability and reliability of medical polymers reviews the performance of both bioresorbable and non-bioresorbable medi....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Sociology for nurses, 2nd Edition
Author I. Clement
In its pursuit to bring about an awakening among students of nursing about human social behavior, this second edition of Sociology for Nurses continues to build on sociological theories that are of relevance to the nursing community. Conforming to the syllabus pres....
Release Date 2014/04 -
Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation, and Opportunity
Author Lynn E. Foster
Inside the Emerging Multibillion-Dollar Nanotechnology IndustrySuddenly, nanotechnology isn't science fiction or mere theory: It's becoming one of the world's fastest-growing, highest-impact industries. In Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation, and Opportunity, the....
Release Date 2005/12 -
Power Generation Technologies, 2nd Edition
Author Paul Breeze
The new edition of Power Generation Technologies is a concise and readable guide that provides an introduction to the full spectrum of currently available power generation options, from traditional fossil fuels and the better established alternatives such as w....
Release Date 2014/03 -
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 -
Physics, Fun and Beyond: Electrifying Projects and Inventions from Recycled and Low-Cost Materials
Author Eduardo de Campos Valadares
“The best magic is that which involves absolutely no sleight-of-hand, only the unexpected yet natural workings of nature. Physics, Fun, and Beyond is chock full of just this kind of magic–simple yet fascinating experiments, easy to follow and colorful drawings, and ....
Release Date 2005/08 -
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 -
Author Mike Clayton
Whatever you do in life, whatever you hope to achieve, Brilliant Influence will help you get there with the power of influence. It shows you how to build the support, trust and respect you need to propel your life forwards to take on challenge after challenge....
Release Date 2010/11 -
Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering
Author J Paulo Davim
This book, the first in the Woodhead Publishing Reviews: Mechanical Engineering Series, is a collection of high quality articles (full research articles, review articles and cases studies) with a special emphasis on research and development in mechatronics and manuf....
Release Date 2012/01 -
Guide to JCT Design and Build Contract 2016
Author Sarah Lupton
Guide to JCT Design and Build Contract 2016, the new edition of the author's ever popular Guide to DB11, is a practical guide to the operation and administration of the JCT Design & Build Building Contract suite 2016. All of the contract's provisions, proc....
Release Date 2019/08 -
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 Brad G. Osgood , Brigitte Lahme , Adam H. Speigler , William G. McCallum , Selin Kal
Applied Calculus is praised for the creative and varied conceptual and modeling problems which motivate and challenge students. The 5th Edition of this market leading text exhibits the same strengths from earlier editions including the "Rule of Four," an emphasis ....
Release Date 2013/11 -
The Mathematics of Infinity: A Guide to Great Ideas, 2nd Edition
Author Theodore G. Faticoni
Praise for the First Edition". . . an enchanting book for those people in computer science or mathematics who are fascinated by the concept of infinity."—Computing Reviews". . . a very well written introduction to set theory . . . easy to read and well suited for se....
Release Date 2012/04 -
Chemistry: 1,001 Practice Problems For Dummies
Author Richard H. Langley , Heather Hattori
Practice makes perfect—and helps deepen your understanding of chemistryEvery high school requires a course in chemistry, and many universities require the course for majors in medicine, engineering, biology, and various other sciences. 1001 Chemistry Practice Proble....
Release Date 2014/04 -
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 -
Author Reuben Hersh , Vera John-Steiner
Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions--and inspire more love and hatred--than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of human life, its story....
Release Date 2010/12 -
Mathematics and Physics for Programmers, Second Edition
Author Danny Kodicek , John Patrick Flynt
The casual game market continues to expand, and with the use of Flash growing and the increased popularity of the iPhone and other mobile gaming devices, developers have an exciting new route to market. But many of these budding game programmers find that they're m....
Release Date 2011/09 -
Big Data Now: Current Perspectives from O'Reilly Radar
Author O'Reilly Radar Team
This collection represents the full spectrum of data-related content we’ve published on O’Reilly Radar over the last year. Mike Loukides kicked things off in June 2010 with “What is data science?” and from there we’ve pursued the various threads and themes that natu....
Release Date 2011/08 -
Success The Psychology of Achievement
Author DK , Deborah Olson
Success: The Psychology of Achievement is a dynamic infographic guide that equips you with the tools you need to drive yourself toward success, whether you are seeking improvement in your career, relationships, or in your overall performance.Give your confidence a ....
Release Date 2017/01 -
Low-Visibility Antennas for Communication Systems
Author Albert Sabban
Low-visibility antennas have many attractive features, such as being low-profile, flexible, lightweight, small-volume, and low-cost. Low-Visibility Antennas for Communication Systems provides explicit guidelines for the development of these antennas. Offering valuab....
Release Date 2015/09 -
New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare
Author Roy J. Crawford , Kateryna Bazaka , Elena P. Ivanova
New Functional Biomaterials for Medicine and Healthcare provides a concise summary of the latest developments in key types of biomaterials. The book begins with an overview of the use of biomaterials in contemporary healthcare and the process of developing novel bio....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Author P Lewis , C Gagg
Given the infinite number of applications of polymeric materials in everyday life, especially applications where a failure in service may lead to economic loss, injury or death, the ability to determine the cause of failure using forensic engineering techniques is e....
Release Date 2010/02 -
Medicinal Chemistry, 2nd Edition
Author P. Yogeeswari , D. Sriram
The second edition of Medicinal Chemistry is based on the core module of pharmacy syllabi of various technical universities, and targets undergraduate B.Pharma students across India. The current edition has been designed by authors based on the opinion of the expert....
Release Date 2010/05 -
Author K. Sesha Maheswaramma
Designed for the course on Engineering Chemistry offered to first year undergraduate students of engineering, this book aims to strengthen fundamental concepts and highlight the applications of chemistry in the field of engineering. Written in a simple and lucid ma....
Release Date 2016/06 -
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 -
Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition
Author Paul Scherz
THE ELECTRONICS KNOW-HOW YOU NEED TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL INVENTOR“If there is a successor to Make: Electronics, then I believe it would have to be Practical Electronics for Inventors.perfect for an electrical engineering student or maybe a high school student with a....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites
Author Alma Hodzic , Constantinos Soutis , Peter Beaumont
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites: Innovative Modelling Methods and Intelligent Design presents scientific and technological research from leading composite materials scientists and engineers that showcase the fundamental issues and practic....
Release Date 2015/05