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By Barbara Hauser. 1995
The Second Edition of the Practical Hydraulics Handbook is a must for all those who work with water utility systems…
Presented in workbook format and emphasizing practical applications this Handbook is perfect for hydraulic engineers technicians operating personnel supervisors managers consultants and students The exceptionally well-organized chapters include information on pressurized systems and open channel flow principles of energy and force flow calculations and measurement pumps and pumping applications This latest edition of the Practical Hydraulics Handbook includes new exercises at the end of each chapter and detailed solutions to selected exercises The well-chosen exercises allow readers to practice applications of the theory and to test their knowledge of the material The solutions provide guidance and problem-solving techniques that can be used both in the field and in the lab Reference tables are also provided for calculations of friction loss velocity pipe fullness well drawdown English metric conversions power and metered flow These tables make calculations easier and minimize the chance for error In this new edition of Practical Hydraulics Handbook all of the major principles and calculations dealing with the hydraulics of water systems are covered and new and expanded material has been addedBy John Meredith Smith. 2002
The control and organisation of the flow of goods in the supply chain is of vital importance to industry and…
commerce, including manufacturing industrial enterprises, where the timely and efficient delivery of their output at an economic cost is of great concern. This book considers the out-bound supply chain and the associated out-bound logistics ie the flow of goods from the point of production or manufacture to the point of consumption. In doing so, it has to cover a range of management topics and techniques, including measures of performance, order management and forecasting, stock management and management of the supply chain. Written in clear and jargon-free language, this book, whilst intended primarily students of engineering and manufacturing, at 3rd year undergraduate and postgraduate level, would also be of interest to logistics and operations management students. Typical examination questions are included.By Woody Caan, Jackie De Belleroche. 2002
At a world level addiction and the fall-out from substance use is affecting more and more lives. Professionals are increasingly…
being confronted with puzzling, multifaceted aspects of substance use, whether they work in a clinic, the laboratory or the community.If you are a member of any caring profession, sooner or later you will encounter problems caused by drugs, alcohol and tobacco. In order to understand substance use and substance users, no single discipline can provide all the answers. In a novel way, this book integrates biological science, social science and clinical experience. It draws together contributions from experts in these diverse and rapidly growing fields, providing the reader with a deeper capacity to engage with problems effectively.Drink, Drugs and Dependence includes thought-provoking examples, illustrations and test questions to support problem-based learning. Designed to be read consecutively or as a reference text, it will be a welcome resource for all those working in the field of addiction.By Brenda S.A. Yeoh, Peggy Teo, Shirlena Huang. 2002
Amidst the unevenness and unpredictability of change in the Asia-Pacific region, women's lives are being transformed. This volume takes up…
the challenge of exploring the ways in which women are active players, collaborators, participants, leaders and resistors in the politics of change in the region. The editors focus attention on the politics of gender as a mobilizing centre for identities, and the ways in which individualized identity politics may be linked to larger collective emancipatory projects based on shared interests, practical needs, or common threats. Collectively, the chapters illustrate the complexity of women's strategies, the diversity of sites for action, and the flexibility of their alliances as they carve out niches for themselves in what are still largely patriarchal worlds. This book will be of vital interest to scholars in a range of subjects, including gender studies, human geography, women's studies, Asian studies, sociology and anthropology.This book presents a selection of manuscripts submitted to the 2017 International Cartographic Conference held in Washington, DC at the…
beginning of July and made available at the conference. These manuscripts have been selected by the Scientific Program Committee and represent the wide-range of research that is done in the discipline. It also forms an important international collection representing research from at least 30-40 countries.By B. Nath, L. Hens, P. Compton, D. Devuyst. 2002
Volume 2: Compartments, Stressors and Sectors, deals with the problems that occur in the three 'compartments' of the environment, namely…
air, water and soil. The contributors also address the socio-economic sectors of industry, traffic, energy, agriculture and tourism.By David Turnock. 2002
The Human Geography of East Central Europe examines the geography of the transition economies that were not formerly part of…
the Soviet Union: Albania, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Yugoslavia and East Germany. There is a thematic treatment beginning with the landscape and historical background, which moves on to the social and economic geography (industry, agriculture and infrastructure) and to issues concerning regional development and environmental protection.By Jerry C. Whitaker. 2002
Although it is one of the oldest sectors of electronics and now somewhat taken for granted, radio frequency transmission literally…
changed our world. Today, it is still the backbone of myriad applications, from broadcasting to electronic counter-measures. The wide variety of hardware in use means that those working in the field must be familiar with a multitude of principles and applications, but finding an up-to-date, comprehensive source for this background material has been difficult, if not impossible.The RF Transmission Systems Handbook addresses the underlying concepts, operation, and maintenance of high-power RF devices, transmission lines, and antennas for broadcast, scientific, and industrial use. Focusing on devices and systems that produce more than one kilowatt of output power, the handbook explores the following major topics:Applications: The common uses of radio frequency energyFundamental principles: The basic technologies, concepts, and techniques used in RF transmissionPower vacuum devices: The principles and applications of gridded vacuum tubes and microwave power devicesSolid-state power devices: The operating parameters of semiconductor-based power devicesRF components and transmission lines: The operation of hardware used to combine and conduct RF powerAntenna systems: The different types of antennas and their basic operating parametersTroubleshooting: Basic troubleshooting techniques and the operation of important test instrumentsContrary to the perceptions of many, RF technology remains a dynamic field that continues to advance to higher power levels and higher frequencies. Those who specify, install, and maintain RF equipment will welcome this reference that uniquely serves their needs.This book is for the aging amateur astronomy population including newcomers to astronomy in their retirement and hobbyists who…
loved peering through a telescope as a child Whether a novice or an experienced observer the practice of astronomy differs over the years This guide will extend the enjoyment of astronomy well into the Golden Years by addressing topics such as eye and overall health issues recommendations on telescope equipment and astronomy-related social activities especially suited for seniors Many Baby-Boomers reaching retirement age are seeking new activities and amateur astronomy is a perfect fit as a leisure time activity Established backyard astronomers who began their love of astronomy in their youth meanwhile may face many physical and mental challenges in continuing their lifelong hobby as they age beyond their 55th birthdays That perfect telescope purchased when they were thirty years old now suddenly at sixty years old feels like an immovable object in the living room The 20 20 eyesight has given way to reading glasses or bifocals Treasured eyepieces feel all wrong Growing old is a natural process of life but astronomy is timeless With a little knowledge and some lifestyle adjustments older astronomers can still enjoy backyard observing well into their seventies eighties and even into their ninetiesBy David Gibbs. 2002
This book focuses upon the potential to integrate economic and environmental policies at the local and regional scale. Local initiatives…
are investigated within their wider economic and environmental policy contexts in order to illustrate both the constraints and opportunities for local policy makers. Attention is given to global economic trends, as well as to the specific policy contexts of the European Union and the national contexts of the UK, USA, Australia, Japan and Sweden. The key principles for designing integrative policies and descriptions of initiatives and projects in a variety of locations are also considered.By Peter W. French. 2002
Coastal Defences aims to present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the…
sorts of issues that can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines 'traditional' hard techniques, such as sea walls and groynes, whilst the second looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature. By looking at each of the main methods of coastal protection in detail, the book investigates the rationale for using each method and the consequent management issues, presenting a case for and against each of the techniques.By Timothy Forsyth. 2002
Critical Political Ecology brings political debate to the science of ecology. As political controversies multiply over the science underlying environmental…
debates, there is an increasing need to understand the relationship between environmental science and politics. In this timely and wide-ranging volume, Tim Forsyth uses an innovative approach to apply political analysis to ecology, and demonstrates how more politicised approaches to science can be used in environmental decision-making.Critical Political Ecology examines:*how social and political factors frame environmental science, and how science in turn shapes politics*how new thinking in philosophy and sociology of science can provide fresh insights into the biophysical causes and impacts of environmental problems*how policy and decision-makers can acknowledge the political influences on science and achieve more effective public participation and governance.By Elizabeth Ettorre. 2002
This book is all about reproductive genetics, a sociological concept developed to define the use of DNA-based technologies in the…
medical management and supervision of reproduction and pregnant women. In a searching analysis, Elizabeth Ettorre uncovers the hidden social processes involved in the development of these technologies. Focussing on prenatal screening, she explores how the key concepts of gender and the body are intertwined with the process of building genetic knowledge and some of the unintended consequences for women. These include the injection of biology into social relationships and the development of a gendered discourse of shame and stigmatisation in which the perfect body becomes idealised and new conceptions of disability are shaped. It becomes clear that the modernist tradition of scientific disinterestedness is being replaced by a new ethic: the making of moral judgements by scientists. Reproductive Genetics, Gender and the Body draws on interviews with European medical, legal and nursing professionals and raises important issues around the gendered, female body, the site of genetic capital. It challenges professional and scholar alike to grapple with and think through their responsibilities in this complex field where the competing issues have yet to be resolved.By Bruce W. Smith, Kazuaki Suzuki. 2020
The completely revised Third Edition to the bestselling Microlithography: Science and Technology provides a balanced treatment of theoretical and operational…
considerations, from fundamental principles to advanced topics of nanoscale lithography. The book is divided into chapters covering all important aspects related to the imaging, materials, and processes that have been necessary to drive semiconductor lithography toward nanometer-scale generations. Renowned experts from the world’s leading academic and industrial organizations have provided in-depth coverage of the technologies involved in optical, deep-ultraviolet (DUV), immersion, multiple patterning, extreme ultraviolet (EUV), maskless, nanoimprint, and directed self-assembly lithography, together with comprehensive descriptions of the advanced materials and processes involved. New in the Third Edition In addition to the full revision of existing chapters, this new Third Edition features coverage of the technologies that have emerged over the past several years, including multiple patterning lithography, design for manufacturing, design process technology co-optimization, maskless lithography, and directed self-assembly. New advances in lithography modeling are covered as well as fully updated information detailing the new technologies, systems, materials, and processes for optical UV, DUV, immersion, and EUV lithography. The Third Edition of Microlithography: Science and Technology authoritatively covers the science and engineering involved in the latest generations of microlithography and looks ahead to the future systems and technologies that will bring the next generations to fruition. Loaded with illustrations, equations, tables, and time-saving references to the most current technology, this book is the most comprehensive and reliable source for anyone, from student to seasoned professional, looking to better understand the complex world of microlithography science and technology.By Alton Biggs, Peter Rillero, Whitney Crispen Hagins, Kathleen Gregg, Chris Kapicka, Li Lundgren. 2004
How does biology impact our society? How does biology affect what you eat, the world around you, and your future?…
This book will answer these questions and help you understand the many different sides of issues, and learn how biotechnology may affect your life.By Krzysztof Iniewski. 2007
Advanced concepts for wireless technologies present a vision of technology that is embedded in our surroundings and practically invisible. From…
established radio techniques like GSM, 802.11 or Bluetooth to more emerging technologies, such as Ultra Wide Band and smart dust motes, a common denominator for future progress is the underlying integrated circuit technology. Wireless Technologies responds to the explosive growth of standard cellular radios and radically different wireless applications by presenting new architectural and circuit solutions engineers can use to solve modern design problems.This reference addresses state-of-the art CMOS design in the context of emerging wireless applications, including 3G/4G cellular telephony, wireless sensor networks, and wireless medical application. Written by top international experts specializing in both the IC industry and academia, this carefully edited work uncovers new design opportunities in body area networks, medical implants, satellite communications, automobile radar detection, and wearable electronics.The book is divided into three sections: wireless system perspectives, chip architecture and implementation issues, and devices and technologies used to fabricate wireless integrated circuits. Contributors address key issues in the development of future silicon-based systems, such as scale of integration, ultra-low power dissipation, and the integration of heterogeneous circuit design style and processes onto one substrate.Wireless sensor network systems are now being applied in critical applications in commerce, healthcare, and security. This reference, which contains 25 practical and scientifically rigorous articles, provides the knowledge communications engineers need to design innovative methodologies at the circuit and system level.By Edgar Callaway. 2004
Because they provide practical machine-to-machine communication at a very low cost, the popularity of wireless sensor networks is expected to…
skyrocket in the next few years, duplicating the recent explosion of wireless LANs. Wireless Sensor Networks: Architectures and Protocols describes how to build these networks.By Jagannathan Sarangapani. 2007
With modern communication networks continuing to grow in traffic, size, complexity, and variety, control systems are critical to ensure quality…
and effectively manage network traffic. Providing a thorough and authoritative introduction, Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks: Protocols, Performance, and Control examines the theory, architectures, and technologies needed to implement quality of service (QoS) in a wide variety of communication networks. Based on years of research and practical experience, this book examines the technical concepts underlying the design, implementation, research, and invention of both wired and wireless networks. The author builds a strong understanding of general concepts and common principles while also exploring issues that are specific to wired, cellular, wireless ad hoc, and sensor networks. Beginning with an overview of networks and QoS control, he systematically explores timely areas such as Lyapunov analysis, congestion control of high-speed networks, admission control based on hybrid system theory, distributed power control of various network types, link state routing using QoS parameters, and predictive congestion control. The book also provides a framework for implementing QoS control using mote hardware. Providing a deeply detailed yet conveniently practical guide to QoS implementation, Wireless Ad hoc and Sensor Networks: Protocols, Performance, and Control is the perfect introduction for anyone new to the field as well as an ideal reference guide for seasoned network practitioners.By Joel P. Dunsmore. 2020
Handbook of Microwave Component Measurements Second Edition is a fully updated, complete reference to this topic, focusing on the modern…
measurement tools, such as a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), gathering in one place all the concepts, formulas, and best practices of measurement science. It includes basic concepts in each chapter as well as appendices which provide all the detail needed to understand the science behind microwave measurements. The book offers an insight into the best practices for ascertaining the true nature of the device-under-test (DUT), optimizing the time to setup and measure, and to the greatest extent possible, remove the effects of the measuring equipment from that result. Furthermore, the author writes with a simplicity that is easily accessible to the student or new engineer, yet is thorough enough to provide details of measurement science for even the most advanced applications and researchers. This welcome new edition brings forward the most modern techniques used in industry today, and recognizes that more new techniques have developed since the first edition published in 2012. Whilst still focusing on the VNA, these techniques are also compatible with other vendor's advanced equipment, providing a comprehensive industry reference.By Ryan Sleeper. 2020
Level up with Tableau to build eye-catching, easy-to-interpret data visualizations. In this follow-up guide to Practical Tableau, author Ryan Sleeper…
takes you through a collection of unique tips and tutorials for using this popular software. Beginning to advanced Tableau users will learn how to go beyond Show Me to make better charts and learn dozens of tricks to improve both the author and user experience.Featuring many approaches he developed himself, Ryan shows you how to create charts that empower Tableau users to explore, understand, and derive value from their data. He also shares many of his favorite tricks that enabled him to become a Tableau Zen Master, Tableau Public Visualization of the Year author, and Tableau Global Iron Viz Champion.Learn what’s new in Tableau since Practical Tableau was releasedExamine unique new charts—timelines, custom gauges, and leapfrog charts—plus innovations to traditional charts such as highlight tables, scatter plots, and mapsGet tips that can help make a Tableau developer’s life easierUnderstand what developers can do to make users’ lives easier