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The Disaster Recovery Handbook, 2nd Edition
Author Lawrence WEBBER , Michael WALLACE
Terrorist attacks. Data assaults. Natural catastrophes. Disease outbreaks. Recent years have taught us that not only was 9/11 not just a single, horrible occurrence, but that events of many types can—and statistically will—hit organizations of every size....
Release Date 2010/12 -
Fuzzy Control and Identification
Author John H. Lilly
This book gives an introduction to basic fuzzy logic and Mamdani and Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy systems. The text shows how these can be used to control complex nonlinear engineering systems, while also also suggesting several approaches to modeling of complex engineering ....
Release Date 2010/12 -
Principles of Microelectromechanical Systems
Author Ki Bang Lee
The building blocks of MEMS design through closed-form solutionsMicroelectromechanical Systems, or MEMS, is the technology of very small systems; it is found in everything from inkjet printers and cars to cell phones, digital cameras, and medical equipment. This boo....
Release Date 2011/02 -
Systems Engineering Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition
Author Steven M. Biemer , Samuel J. Seymour , William N. Sweet , Alexander Kossiakoff
The Bestselling Guide to the Engineering of Complex Systems, Now Thoroughly UpdatedThe first edition of this unique interdisciplinary guide has become the foundational systems engineering textbook for colleges and universities worldwide. It has helped countless rea....
Release Date 2011/05 -
Author Jean-Paul Louis
Synchronous motors are indubitably the most effective device to drive industrial production systems and robots with precision and rapidity. Their control law is thus critical for combining at the same time high productivity to reduced energy consummation. As far as ....
Release Date 2011/06 -
Cost Management and Control in Government
Author Dale Geiger
Government organizations spend enormous amounts of money. They employ a large percentage of the work force. They have an undeniably huge impact on the national economy and wealth. Yet they are, for the most part, unmanaged. What passes for management is a combinat....
Release Date 2011/06 -
Chaos in Electric Drive Systems Analysis, Control and Application
Author ZHENG WANG , K.T. CHAU
In Chaos in Electric Drive Systems: Analysis, Control and Application authors Chau and Wang systematically introduce an emerging technology of electrical engineering that bridges abstract chaos theory and practical electric drives. The authors consolidate all import....
Release Date 2011/08 -
Author Tony Crescenzi
During the Great Depression, legendary British economist Keynes advocated using government money to fill the economic void until consumer spending and business investment recovered. But what happens when governments can't do that anymore? You've arrived at "The Ke....
Release Date 2011/10 -
Complex Systems and Systems of Systems Engineering
Author Jean-Luc Wippler , Jean-René Ruault , Dominique Luzeaux
With the growing maturity of information and communication technologies, systems have been interconnected within growing networks, yielding new services through a combination of the system functionalities. This leads to an increasing complexity that has to be manage....
Release Date 2011/10 -
Stability and Control of Large-Scale Dynamical Systems
Author Sergey G. Nersesov , Wassim M. Haddad
Modern complex large-scale dynamical systems exist in virtually every aspect of science and engineering, and are associated with a wide variety of physical, technological, environmental, and social phenomena, including aerospace, power, communications, and network s....
Release Date 2011/11 -
Author Behrooz Mashadi , David Crolla
The powertrain is at the heart of vehicle design; the engine – whether it is a conventional, hybrid or electric design – provides the motive power, which is then managed and controlled through the transmission and final drive components. The overall powertra....
Release Date 2012/01 -
Control of Non-conventional Synchronous Motors
Author Jean-Paul Louis
Classical synchronous motors are the most effective device to drive industrial production systems and robots with precision and rapidity. However, numerous applications require efficient controls in non-conventional situations. Firstly, this is the case with synchr....
Release Date 2012/01 -
Foundation Version Control for Web Developers
Author Ian Oxley , Chris Kemper
Foundation Version Control for Web Developers explains how version control works, what you can do with it and how. Using a friendly and accessible tone, you will learn how to use the three leading version control systems—Subversion, Git and Mercurial—on multiple ope....
Release Date 2012/03 -
Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drives
Author Patricio Cortes , Jose Rodriguez
Describes the general principles and current research into Model Predictive Control (MPC); the most up-to-date control method for power converters and drivesThe book starts with an introduction to the subject before the first chapter on classical control methods for....
Release Date 2012/04 -
Author James Forsythe , Burton Goldberg
Cancer rates continue to skyrocket, and the overall survival rate for Stage IV cancer patients in the United States is a grim 2.1 percent. Clearly, the extensive use of expensive, sometimes ineffective toxins in conventional oncology protocols is a failing strategy.....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Continuity Supervisor, 4th Edition
Author Avril Rowlands
The Continuity Supervisor is a practical guide to the basics of continuity, designed to be of use both to the newcomer and those more experienced. Formerly titled 'The Continuity Handbook: a guide for single-camera shooting, this new edition covers the latest....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Author Michael E Cohen
Join expert Mac writer Michael E. Cohen as he helps you enjoy the power of TextExpander 3, the award-winning text expansion utility from Smile. If you're a TextExpander newbie, you'll learn how to create "snippets" of text (like your address) that you can insert i....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Author N. K. McCarthy
Based on proven, rock-solid computer incident response plansThe Computer Incident Response Planning Handbook is derived from real-world incident response plans that work and have survived audits and repeated execution during data breaches and due diligence. The book....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Supervision and Safety of Complex Systems
Author Jean Arlat , Yves Vandenboomgaerde , Nada Matta
This book presents results of projects carried out by both scientific and industry researchers into the techniques to help in maintenance, control, supervision and security of systems, taking into account the technical environmental and human factors.This work is su....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Cookbook
Author Andrew Plue
Install and manage System Center Endpoint Protection with total professionalism thanks to the 30 recipes in this highly focused Cookbook. From common tasks to automated reporting features, all the crucial techniques are here.Master the most crucial tasks you’ll need....
Release Date 2012/10 -
CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events: Planning and Response
Author Dan Kaszeta
Sets forth what to do and what not to do to keep people and property safeBased on the author's more than two decades of managing core facets of emergency planning and response, this book enables readers to minimize the possibility of a chemical, biological, radiolo....
Release Date 2012/11 -
Business Continuity For Dummies
The easy way to ensure your business is prepared for anythingIf disaster struck, could your business continue to operate? It might be a fire, flood, storm, technical failure, or a quality control failure - whichever way, how can you minimize the risk of disruption t.... -
Control Systems Engineering, 3rd Edition
Author S. K. Bhattacharya
The book has been designed to cover the complete syllabi of Control Systems taught during various engineering courses at the undergraduate level. It would also help students appearing for competitive examinations like GATE, IAS, IES, NTPC and NHPC. The topics are ex....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Signals and Systems For Dummies
Author Mark Wickert , PhD
Getting mixed signals in your signals and systems course?The concepts covered in a typical signals and systems course are often considered by engineering students to be some of the most difficult to master. Thankfully, Signals & Systems For Dummies is your intui....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Author Janos Gyerik
Primarily written for those who are new to version control systems, this easy-to-follow guide to Bazaar will quickly make you an expert. From basic principles to creating plugins – it’s all here.Gain an understanding of what version control is, and how you can benef....
Release Date 2013/06 -
The Road to Recovery: How and Why Economic Policy Must Change
Author Andrew Smithers
Renowned economist Andrew Smithers offers prescriptive advice and economic theory on avoiding the next financial crisisIn The Road to Recovery, Andrew Smithers—one of a handful of respected economists to have accurately predicted the most recent global financial cri....
Release Date 2013/10 -
Feedback Control for Computer Systems
Author Philipp K. Janert
How can you take advantage of feedback control for enterprise programming? With this book, author Philipp K. Janert demonstrates how the same principles that govern cruise control in your car also apply to data center management and other enterprise systems. Through....
Release Date 2013/10 -
Author Jeromy Hopgood
Used from Broadway to Britain’s West End, QLab software is the tool of choice for many of the world’s most prominent sound, projection, and integrated media designers. QLab 3 Show Control: Projects for Live Performances & Installations is a project-based book on....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Author Laurie-Ann O'Connor , Harold Shinitzky , Chris Cortman
Do you know what really triggers panic attacks? Are you aware of what thinking patterns create anxiety? Are you a chronic worrier? Have you ever self-medicated with alcohol or tranquilizers? According to mental health professionals, anxiety disorders have emerged as....
Release Date 2014/01 -
Author Crystal Kline , Rod Brouhard
Disaster preparedness is a topic that everyone should consider, not just people on the fringe. No matter where people live, the potential for a natural or manmade disaster exists, and every home should be stocked and ready for the worst. Disaster Preparedness ....
Release Date 2014/01