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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 -
Author Robert W. Boyd
Nonlinear optics is the study of the interaction of intense laser light with matter. The third edition of this textbook has been rewritten to conform to the standard SI system of units and includes comprehensively updated material on the latest developments in the f....
Release Date 2008/03 -
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 -
Author Daniel M Rice
Calculus of Thought: Neuromorphic Logistic Regression in Cognitive Machines is a must-read for all scientists about a very simple computation method designed to simulate big-data neural processing. This book is inspired by the Calculus Ratiocinator idea of Gottfried....
Release Date 2013/10 -
Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes
Author Heriberto Cabezas , Gerardo Ruiz Mercado
Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes is an edited collection of contributions from leaders in their field. It takes a holistic view of sustainability in chemical and process engineering design, and incorporates econ....
Release Date 2016/07 -
Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction, 2nd Edition
Author Sam Kubba
Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Second Edition directly addresses the needs of building professionals interested in the evolving principles, strategies, and concepts of green/sustainable design. Written in an easy....
Release Date 2016/10 -
Author Louise Deacon
Understand more about the mind and how it works with Brilliant Psychology. Bringing this complex area to life, it covers everything you need to know on how we perceive the world, our relationships with others, why psychological problems occur and the key to being ha....
Release Date 2013/02 -
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 -
Avoiding and Resolving Disputes
Author Bart Kavanagh
Quick, concise and direct, this pocketbook outlines the essentials that every architect needs to know about construction disputes – from tips on avoiding them in the first place and informally negotiating issues as they arise, to how to go about settling full-blown disput....
Release Date 2019/07 -
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 -
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....
Release Date 2013/03 -
The Ultimate Book of Influence: 10 Tools of Persuasion to Connect, Communicate, and Win in Business
Author Chris Helder
Master the power of influence and persuasion to achieve more in work and lifeFor business leaders and managers, as well as those who work in sales, the power of influence can be a potent advantage. The ability to persuade others based on what you know about them is ....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Understanding Aerodynamics: Arguing from the Real Physics
Author Doug McLean
Much-needed, fresh approach that brings a greater insight into the physical understanding of aerodynamicsBased on the author's decades of industrial experience with Boeing, this book helps students and practicing engineers to gain a greater physical understanding o....
Release Date 2012/12 -
Author Carlos A. Bertulani
Nuclear Physics in a Nutshell provides a clear, concise, and up-to-date overview of the atomic nucleus and the theories that seek to explain it. Bringing together a systematic explanation of hadrons, nuclei, and stars for the first time in one volume, Carlos A. Bert....
Release Date 2007/04 -
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Author Thaddeus A. Roppel , Charles A. Gross
Real-world engineering problems are rarely, if ever, neatly divided into mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, and other categories. Engineers from all disciplines eventually encounter computer and electronic controls and instrumentation, which require at least a....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Author DK
Discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets and batteries to smart phones.What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radia....
Release Date 2015/02 -
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 -
Advances in Batteries for Medium and Large-Scale Energy Storage
Author T Lim , M Skyllas-Kazacos , C Menictas
As energy produced from renewable sources is increasingly integrated into the electricity grid, interest in energy storage technologies for grid stabilisation is growing. This book reviews advances in battery technologies and applications for medium and large-....
Release Date 2014/12 -
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 -
High Integrity Systems and Safety Management in Hazardous Industries
Author J.R Thomson
This book is about the engineering management of hazardous industries, such as oil and gas production, hydrocarbon refining, nuclear power and the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its scope includes an overview of design standards and processes for high....
Release Date 2015/01 -
Energy Management Principles, 2nd Edition
Author Kelly E. Parmenter , Craig B. Smith
Energy Management Principles: Applications, Benefits, Savings, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and systematic processes of maintaining and improving energy efficiency and reducing waste.Fully revised and updated with analysis o....
Release Date 2015/11 -
Applications of Nanofluid for Heat Transfer Enhancement
Author Davood Domairry Ganji , Mohsen Sheikholeslami
Applications of Nanofluid for Heat Transfer Enhancement explores recent progress in computational fluid dynamic and nonlinear science and its applications to nanofluid flow and heat transfer. The opening chapters explain governing equations and then move on to disc....
Release Date 2017/02 -
Introduction to Random Signals and Noise
Author Wim C. Van Etten
Random signals and noise are present in many engineering systems and networks. Signal processing techniques allow engineers to distinguish between useful signals in audio, video or communication equipment, and interference, which disturbs the desired signal.With a s....
Release Date 2005/09 -
The Mathematics of Derivatives: Tools for Designing Numerical Algorithms
Author Robert L. Navin
Praise forThe Mathematics of Derivatives"The Mathematics of Derivatives provides a concise pedagogical discussion of both fundamental and very recent developments in mathematical finance, and is particularly well suited for readers with a science or engineering back....
Release Date 2006/12 -
Author Graham Shaw , Brian R. Martin
Mathematics for Physicists is a relatively short volume covering all the essential mathematics needed for a typical first degree in physics, from a starting point that is compatible with modern school mathematics syllabuses. Early chapters deliberately overlap with....
Release Date 2015/06 -
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics: The Strange Theory of Light in a Box
Author Sergio M. Dutra
What happens to light when it is trapped in a box?Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics addresses a fascinating question in physics: what happens to light, and in particular to its interaction with matter, when it is trapped inside a box? With the aid of a model-building a....
Release Date 2004/12 -
Author Howard Wainer
Uneducated Guesses challenges everything our policymakers thought they knew about education and education reform, from how to close the achievement gap in public schools to admission standards for top universities. In this explosive book, Howard Wainer uses statisti....
Release Date 2011/08 -
Demystifying Mixed Signal Test Methods
Author Mark Baker
Mixed Signal Test Methods Demystified is a less theoretical, less mathematical, and more applications-oriented approach than other books available on the topic. In effect, this book will give readers a "just in time" understanding of the essentials of mixed si....
Release Date 2003/06