Technology & Engineering - General

E-health technologies will play an increasingly important role in the coming years, as more and more older people will require medical care and support. Due to the prevalent demographic changes and the continuously decreasing number of nursing staff and caregivers, there is an increased...

The recent surge of technology outsourcing has intensified the cross-cultural effects of information systems designs and constructions, as well as the potential shortage of suitable information specialists at strategic locations. Millions of dollars of investments in information systems are at risk of being underutilized...

The Handbook of Research on Informatics in Healthcare and Biomedicine is the single authoritative reference source for information on the newest trends and breakthroughs in computer applications applied to healthcare and biomedicine. Innovative technologies in health information systems, medicine, health services, and other areas...

Provides readers with an understanding of the field of e-learning, and advises them on the issues that are critical to the success of a meaningful e-learning environment. This book walks you through the various factors critical to developing, evaluating and implementing e-learning.Author: Badrul Huda...

With over 100 right to information (RTI) laws also called freedom of information or access to information laws now in place globally, the groundwork has been laid to advance more transparent, accountable and inclusive governance as a pathway to poverty reduction and economic development....

An introduction to the farm tractor. Contents Include: The Infernal Combustion Engine; Tractor Components; Tractor Types; Tractor Operation; Tractor Maintenance. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to...

Drawing on essays from leading international and multi-disciplinary scholars, A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology is the first comprehensive and authoritative reference source to cover the key issues of technology's impact on society and our lives. Presents the first complete, authoritative reference work...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific organization created in 1879, and is part of the U.S. government. Their scientists explore our environment and ecosystems, to determine the natural dangers we are facing. The agency has over 10,000 employees that collect, monitor,...

Filled with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations, this catalog offers a comprehensive overview of the remarkable mineral resources of Ontario. Published by the province's Department of Crown Lands, the book provides detailed descriptions of various minerals and their economic applications, offering valuable insights into...

The editors have assembled a collection of original essays offering a holistic view of how technology shapes the modern world. Consideration is given to several major issues, such as the dehumanizing effects of technology, which tends to objectify social life; the emphasis on productivity...

Author: John ApsimonISBN-10: 0471545074ISBN-13: 9780471545071Publisher: Wiley-InterscienceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/16/1992Pages: 720Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.45lbsSize: 9.31h x 6.39w x 1.58d

This well-conceived annotated bibliography of 497 items covers all areas of hypermedia and hypertext through the end of 1989. Though not meant to be exhaustive, it does a very good job of identifying many important books, articles, proceedings and ERIC documents pertaining to hypertext/hypermedia...

The traditional documentary programming of network television's bygone era has given way to the recent explosion of ratings-driven, personality-based news magazine programming. While ostensibly conforming to a high standard of public service, these magazines, as even some of their producers admit, must succumb to...

Author: Doug RussellISBN-13: 9798992899658Publisher: Richer PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2026Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is the U.S. Army's sole fundamental research laboratory focused on cutting-edge scientific discovery and technological innovations that offer great potential to strengthen the U.S. Army. The mission of ARL is to operationalize...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a...

A book that provides an in-depth analysis of how blockchain technology is being embraced and is causing massive disruption across various sectors ranging from financial services, insurance, healthcare, education, real estate and energy. The book then provides a high-level overview of how blockchain based...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Mobile phones are close to ubiquitous in developing countries; Internet and broadband access are becoming commonplace. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) thus represent the fastest, broadest and deepest technical change experienced in international development. They now affect every development sector - supporting the work...

The rapid proliferation of online databases has been accompanied by an equally rapid increase in the number of thesauri, particularyly those used by bibliographic databases. This guide is designed to assist users of online databases identify the relevant indexing vocabularies. It identifies the indexing...

As the 21st century nears, networked computing is becoming the essence of computing itself. Alternative phrases abound--collaborative work, computer supported cooperative work, simultaneous/concurrent engineering, multimedia real-time interactive work--but the neatest, shortest, and simplest catch-all term was coined in 1978: groupware. The two visionaries who...

Scientists, Inventors, and Tinkerers is a monograph relating in linear fashion the discoveries and inventions in electricity, electronics, wireless, and mass communications that led to the inventor Philo Farnsworth having all necessary to realize his own moment of discovery-- by inventing one of the...

"Joe doesn't just teach strategy; he teaches humanity. And in a world racing toward automation, that's never been more important."-Cy Wakeman, Drama Researcher and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership"The AI era demands leaders who can navigate chaos without losing their humanity. Beyond the Algorithm shows...

What if the future you believe in was never truly yours to imagine? From ancient empires to Silicon Valley, those in power have always used the illusion of "what comes next" to shape belief, behavior, and control. This book uncovers the untold history of...

"Elements of Mechanics" by Mansfield Merriman presents a structured introduction to the fundamental principles of mechanics, tailored for beginners in engineering. This comprehensive text is divided into forty lessons, systematically covering topics from the composition and resolution of forces to the kinematics and dynamics...

This book presents a broad explanation on the effect of performance of an open-loop and closed loop control of a Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motor drive supplied from a two-level voltage source inverter (VSI) working on 120-degree mode of conduction, simulated in MATLAB based...

This volume of Proceedings gathers papers presented at XOVETIC2020 (A Coruña, Spain, 8-9 October 2020), a conference with the main goal of bringing together young researchers working in big data, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, HPC (High-performance computing), cybersecurity, bioinformatics, natural language processing, 5G,...

The Art of Business Origami: Folding Your Way to SuccessIn the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, innovation is the cornerstone of success. "The Art of Business Origami" by Lloyd Jose Fernandez unveils a groundbreaking concept that redefines the way we approach entrepreneurship, adaptation, and...

The book describes the life of Henri Poincaré, his work style and in detail most of his unique achievements in mathematics and physics. Apart from biographical details, attention is given to Poincaré's contributions to automorphic functions, differential equations and dynamical systems, celestial mechanics, mathematical...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Foundations of Mathematical Modeling and Analysis in Engineering offers a comprehensivepresentation of the mathematical principles underpinning modern engineering and the quantitative sciences, and develops mathematical modeling as a foundational intellectual discipline. Designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, and accessible to seasoned professionals, it...

Author: Steve AlmeidaISBN-10: 1637929447ISBN-13: 9781637929445Publisher: Beyond PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/2025Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.25d

Author: Ronee HulkISBN-10: 1837093202ISBN-13: 9781837093205Publisher: Ronee HulkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2025Pages: 140Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

Are you ready to transform your home into an energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable sanctuary-but unsure who to trust or where to start? Discover the insider knowledge that builders rarely share in this comprehensive guide to home retrofit and energy efficiency.In "What the Builder Won't...

Even bad code can function. But if code isn't clean, it can bring a development organization to its knees. Every year, countless hours and significant resources are lost because of poorly written code. But it doesn't have to be that way. Noted software expert...

As the energy landscape transforms under mounting pressures of decarbonization, grid modernization, and climate resilience, the stability and control of power systems have come into sharper focus. This Special Issue collects works on recent advances that confront the key technical challenges posed by the...

"Dictionnaire Technologique...", subtitled "Ptie. English-French-German", is a comprehensive trilingual dictionary of technical terms. Compiled by Alexandre Tolhausen, Louis Tolhausen, and Durand Gardissal, this reference work, originally published in 1854, provides a valuable resource for engineers, scientists, and translators working across languages. The dictionary facilitates...

A powerful and insidious new threat has quietly emerged from the chaos of the Internet, undetected by the law enforcement community. It proves to be the perfect companion to real-world criminal activity when manipulated by the mind of a hidden opportunist and murderer bent...

This book explores the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Electrical Engineering projects, addressing how AI techniques can be integrated to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and innovate solutions. We present practical case studies that illustrate the impact of AI on different areas of Electrical...

This book, "Mastering Git and GitHub: Actions, CI/CD, and Testing," is a comprehensive guide to using Git and GitHub effectively in modern software development. It covers the basics of version control, setting up and configuring Git and GitHub, essential commands and workflows, and advanced...

Cultural heritage, especially the fine arts, plays an invaluable role in the cultural, historical, and economic growth of our societies. Works of fine art are primarily developed for aesthetic purposes and mainly expressed through painting, sculpture, and architecture. In recent years, owing to technological...

The rise of photonics technologies has driven an extremely fast evolution in biosensing applications. Such rapid progress has created a gap of understanding and insight capability in the general public about advanced sensing systems that have been made progressively available by these new technologies....

Le modèle de culture STICS est développé à l'INRA depuis 1996 en collaboration avec d'autres centres de recherche et instituts techniques. Ce modèle synthétise, illustre et concrétise une part importante des connaissances agronomiques françaises, comme un point de vue sur la parcelle et le...

In today's digital landscape, maintaining a robust cybersecurity program is not just essential-it's vital for survival. As threats evolve and more companies come under attack, the ability to minimize damage and recover effectively sets successful businesses apart from those that falter. This book equips...

This is the definitive technical synthesis of our knowledge of dolphin sonar. Au's book combines anatomical, physiological, mathematical and engineering aspects of dolphin sonar. Enthusiastically received by reviewers as a "classic."Author: Whitlow W. L. AuISBN-10: 1461287456ISBN-13: 9781461287452Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2011Pages: 278Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 10.00h...

Magnifier Features Magnifies Reduced Size Toolbox Pages: Provides 2.5X magnification, making it easier to read table data and more. Lights Up the Page: 12 LED lights are installed around the frame. Handheld or Hands-Free Using Handy Stand: Can be positioned over the book using...

Written by a distinguished group of contributors, this book provides comprehensive information on both CTDs of the upper extremity and low back pain. Using a broad-based approach that is equally useful for physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, occupational safety personnel, engineers, and lawyers, Cumulative Trauma...

Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale. Increased energy efficiency, a...

Embark on an inspiring journey through the pages of I am STEM Vol 2. This captivating book celebrates the remarkable achievements of African-American men who left an indelible mark in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Through engaging narratives, thought-provoking activities,...