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Linear Programming and Resource Allocation Modeling
Author Michael J. Panik
Guides in the application of linear programming to firm decision making, with the goal of giving decision-makers a better understanding of methods at their disposalUseful as a main resource or as a supplement in an economics or management science course, this compr....
Release Date 2018/11 -
Author Steven Strogatz
The Calculus of Friendship is the story of an extraordinary connection between a teacher and a student, as chronicled through more than thirty years of letters between them. What makes their relationship unique is that it is based almost entirely on a shared love of....
Release Date 2011/03 -
Author Paul Macmillan , William D. Eggers
Government Alone Can’t Solve Society’s Biggest ProblemsWorld hunger. Climate change. Crumbling infrastructure. It’s clear that in today’s era of fiscal constraints and political gridlock, we can no longer turn to government alone to tackle these and other towering s....
Release Date 2013/09 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting
Author Jarek Kurnitski , Nicola Bianco , Giuseppe Peter Vanoli , Bjørn Peter Jelle , Claes
Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting:Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies provides essential knowledge for civil engineers, architects, and other professionals working in the field of cost-effective energy efficient building retro....
Release Date 2017/01 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Author John Guckenheimer , Stephen P. Ellner
From controlling disease outbreaks to predicting heart attacks, dynamic models are increasingly crucial for understanding biological processes. Many universities are starting undergraduate programs in computational biology to introduce students to this rapidly grow....
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 -
A Beginner's Guide to Circuits
Author Øyvind Nydal Dahl
A Beginner's Guide to Circuits is the perfect first step for anyone ready to jump into the world of electronics and circuit design.First, you’ll learn to read circuit diagrams and use a breadboard, which allows you to connect electrical components without using a ....
Release Date 2018/10 -
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 -
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 -
Early Nutrition and Long-Term Health
Author Anne M. Dattilo , Jose M Saavedra
The nutrition of an individual during gestation and the first two years of life—the first 1,000 days—sets the stage for lifelong health. Nutrition quality and quantity in this period can influence the risk of developing diseases that constitute today’s epidemics. E....
Release Date 2016/11 -
Human Factors in the Chemical and Process Industries
Author The Keil The Keil Centre , Janette Edmonds
Human Factors in the Chemical and Process Industries: Making it Work in Practice is a comprehensive overview of human factors within this sector, focusing on the practical application. It has been written by acknowledged industry experts from the Keil Centre, which....
Release Date 2016/09 -
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 -
Author Tim Bailey
This is the second in a must-have series of step-by-step guides to using the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 on your project. Drawing together stages 2 and 3 this book explains the importance of the Concept Design and Developed Design, how to achieve a balance of creativity an....
Release Date 2019/07