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Functional and Smart Materials
This book presents a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research, development, and commercial prospective of various discoveries conducted in the real world of functional and smart materials.This book presents various synthesis and fabrication routes of function an.... -
Laser-based Mid-infrared Sources and Applications
An important guide to the major techniques for generating coherent light in the mid-infrared region of the spectrumLaser-based Mid-infrared Sources and Applications gives a comprehensive overview of the existing methods for generating coherent light in the important yet difficult-to-reach mid-infrar.... -
Mathematical Methods in Interdisciplinary Sciences
Brings mathematics to bear on your real-world, scientific problemsMathematical Methods in Interdisciplinary Sciences provides a practical and usable framework for bringing a mathematical approach to modelling real-life scientific and technological problems. The collection of chapters Dr. Snehas.... -
A Modern Introduction to Fuzzy Mathematics
Provides readers with the foundations of fuzzy mathematics as well as more advanced topicsA Modern Introduction to Fuzzy Mathematics provides a concise presentation of fuzzy mathematics., moving from proofs of important results to more advanced topics, like fuzzy algebras, fuzzy graph theory, and fu.... -
Essentials of Supersonic Commercial Aircraft Conceptual Design
Provides comprehensive coverage of how supersonic commercial aircraft are designedThis must-have guide to conceptual supersonic aircraft design provides a state-of-the art overview of the subject, along with expert analysis and discussion. It examines the challenges of high-speed flight, covers aero.... -
Author Stanley J. Farlow
Provides a smooth and pleasant transition from first-year calculus to upper-level mathematics courses in real analysis, abstract algebra and number theory Most universities require students majoring in mathematics to take a “transition to higher math” course that i....
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Author Haleh Ardebili , Ralph Zito
This new revision of an instant classic presents practical solutions to the problem of energy storage on a massive scale. This problem is especially difficult for renewable energy technologies, such as wind and solar power, that, currently, can only be utilized wh....
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Cognitive Fusion for Target Tracking
Author Ioannis Kyriakides , Andreas Spanias
The adaptive configuration of nodes in a sensor network has the potential to improve sequential estimation performance by intelligently allocating limited sensor network resources.In addition, the use of heterogeneous sensing nodes provides a diversity of information that....
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Author Daniel Ashlock , Steven G. Krantz
This book continues the material in two early Fast Start calculus volumes to include multivariate calculus, sequences and series, and a variety of additional applications.These include partial derivatives and the optimization techniques that arise from them, including Lag....
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Author Daniel Ashlock , Steven G. Krantz
This book introduces integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, initial value problems, and Riemann sums.It introduces properties of polynomials, including roots and multiplicity, and uses them as a framework for introducing additional calculus concepts including New....
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Fast Start Differential Calculus
Author Daniel Ashlock , Steven G. Krantz
This book reviews the algebraic prerequisites of calculus, including solving equations, lines, quadratics, functions, logarithms, and trig functions.It introduces the derivative using the limit-based definition and covers the standard function library and the product, quo....
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Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves
Author John N. Sahalos , George A. Kyriacou , Constantine A.
Tunable Materials with Applications in Antennas and Microwaves is a stimulating topic in these modern times.With the explosion of the new generation of the wireless world, greater emphasis than ever before is being placed on the analysis and applications of modern materia....
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The Psychology of Learning and Motivation
Author Kara D. Federmeier
The Psychology of Learning and Motivation, Volume 71, the latest release in the series, features empirical and theoretical contributions in cognitive and experimental psychology, ranging from classical and instrumental conditioning to complex learning and problem-s....
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Riemannian Geometric Statistics in Medical Image Analysis
Author Tom Fletcher , Stefan Sommer , Xavier Pennec
Over the past 15 years, there has been a growing need in the medical image computing community for principled methods to process nonlinear geometric data. Riemannian geometry has emerged as one of the most powerful mathematical and computational frameworks for anal....
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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....
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BIM for Construction Health and Safety
Author Stefan Mordue , Roland Finch
What is BIM and how does it affect the health and safety professional? How are BIM technologies used on a practical level? What opportunities are there for the use of BIM in the health and safety arena?This concise and practical guide aims to answer all these questions an....
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Commercial Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect
Author Nigel Ostime
If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small commercial project. The right a....
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Guide to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016
Author Sarah Lupton
Guide to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 is a practical guide to the operation and administration of JCTs IC16 suite of building contracts including both IC and ICD. All of the contracts provisions, procedures and conditions are organised and explained by subjec....
Release Date 2019/08 -
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....
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Contemporary Vernacular Design
Author Clare Nash
This book presents 25 international housing schemes that draw on traditional vernacular principles whilst taking into account modern day materials, methods and financial or energy requirements. The aim is to show how, despite mass housing needs, we can design quality mode....
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Author James Benedict Brown , Harriet Harriss , Ruth Morrow
The issue of gender inequality in architecture has been part of the profession’s discourse for many years, yet the continuing gender imbalance in architectural education and practice remains a difficult subject. This book seeks to change that. It provides the first ever a....
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Biomimicry in Architecture, 2nd Edition
Author Michael Pawlyn
When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of....
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Author Dave Cheshire
The construction industry operates within a linear economy of make, use, dispose. Buildings are stripped out and torn down with astonishing regularity while new buildings are constructed from hard-won virgin materials. But raw materials are becoming scarce, and the demand....
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Author Brian Pinder-Ayres
Most newly qualified architects have scant knowledge about the practicalities of running a practice and in particular the challenges of managing the financial side of the business. This book highlights the major financial risks and how these can be avoided.The chapters gi....
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The Design Companion for Planning and Placemaking
Author TfL and TfL and UDL
This book is an essential primer to help those involved in planning secure higher standards of building, open space and neighbourhood design and the delivery of better places. The UK Government’s policy for design in the planning system is contained in the National Planni....
Release Date 2019/08