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This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.Software has replaced a diverse array of physical, mechanical, and electronic technologies used before 21st century to create, store, distribute and interact with cultural artifacts. It has...

Pass the LEED AP ID+C Exam, Get Your Building LEED Certified, Fight Global Warming and Save Money The USGBC released LEED v4 in GreenBuild International Conference and Expo in November 2013. The GBCI started to include the new LEED v4 content for all LEED...

If your key objective in selecting the components for your audio system, TV or entertainment center is to assemble an impressive array of premium products, then this book is not for you. If you feel that a system that sounds and looks good to...

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, construction managers and facility operators interested in selection, application and inspection of paints and protective coatings. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. SELECTION, 3. SURFACE PREPARATION, 4. APPLICATION, 5. INSPECTION, 6. ANALYSIS OF...

Ferroelectricity in crystals with preliminaries on Crystallography Atomic Bonding Lattice Vibrations Specific heats of Solids Thermal Expansion of Crystals Defect in CrystalsAuthor: S. DevanarayananISBN-10: 1537326457ISBN-13: 9781537326450Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2016Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d

The Next Big Thing explores future revolutions that will determine how things are made, who we share the planet with, where resources come from, and the evolution of the human species. Beyond 2030, the way we live today will no longer be sustainable. We...

Lambda is thus far the biggest change introduced in the Java language since it's inception. All About Java 8 Lambdas is a weekend read book, written concisely in a plain and simple text with easy to understand code examples and finely organised chapters. The...

This book reviews basic power electrical engineering concepts and focuses in the design, operation and protection of large AC generators. It covers the stability of electrical power systems, and study the transient stability of four generators' mini-grid. The Book provides many examples and solves...

Author: Sal GISBN-10: 1514179504ISBN-13: 9781514179505Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2015Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

'One Man's Garden Railways' is a factual, sometimes humorous, account of a fifty year odyssey building and running ride-on garden railways. Over forty photographs and drawings illustrate the various topics covered. Links to YouTube videos further enhance the readers experience of this somewhat eccentric...

In this treatise we do not propose to go into the history of this escapement and give a long dissertation on its origin and evolution, but shall confine ourselves strictly to the designing and construction as employed in our best watches. By designing, we...

This report provides an assessment of the effects of climate change on U.S. agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity. It is one of a series of 21 Synthesis and Assessｬment Products (SAP) that are being produced under the auspices of the U.S. Climate...

This book offers an insight into a new type of electric device that can substitute for step-down electric transformers in AC and DC electric circuits. It is intended as a wake up call for all engineers, DIY enthusiasts, hobbyists and scientists worldwide to develop...

Carbon capture and sequestration (or carbon capture and storage, CCS) is widely seen as a critical strategy for limiting atmospheric emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2)-the principal "greenhouse gas" linked to global climate change-from power plants and other large industrial sources. This report focuses on...

TALARIS UPDATE INCLUDED ... This book contains a set of workshops which teach the PyRosetta program for computational protein structure prediction and design. PyRosetta (http: //www.pyrosetta.org) is a Python-based interactive platform for accessing the objects and algorithms within the Rosetta protein structure prediction suite....

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used to predict steam generator inlet plenum mixing during a particular phase of a severe accident in a pressurized-water reactor. Boundary conditions are obtained from SCDAP/RELAP5 predictions of a TMLB' station blackout. Full- scale CFD predictions are completed for...

The landscape of chemical risk assessment is rapidly changing as a result of phenomenal advances in molecular systems biology, reports from the National Research Council, improved understanding of gene-environment interactions, and volumes of new toxicity data from the United States and Europe. In response,...

The need to assess the effects of variability in climate, biota, geology, and human activities on water availability and flow requires the development of models that couple two or more components of the hydrologic cycle. An integrated hydrologic model called GSFLOW (Ground-water and Surface-water...

This report demonstrates the effectiveness of State and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in joining with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in "following the crime gun" to the gun's illegal supplier and targeting that supplier and others in the...

Supplement 3, "Guidance for Protective Action Strategies," to NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants," updates the previous version of Supplement 3, "Criteria for Protective Action Recommendations for Severe Accidents," issued July...

This investigation report examines the refinery fire incident that occurred on February 23, 1999, in the crude unit at the Tosco Corporation Avon refinery in Martinez, California.Author: U. S. Chemical Safe Investigation BoardISBN-10: 1500299936ISBN-13: 9781500299934Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2014Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize:...

A New evapotranspiration package for the U.S. Geological Survey's groundwater-flow model, MODFLOW is documented in this report.Author: Kathryn J. Baird, R. T. Hanson, Thomas MaddockISBN-10: 1500297097ISBN-13: 9781500297091Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2014Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

The ability to dynamically simulate the integrated supply and demand components of irrigated agricultural is needed to thoroughly understand the interrelation between surface water and groundwater flow in areas where the water use by vegetation is an important component of the water budget.Author: R....

This report describes MODPATH, a particle-tracking model designed to work with output from the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater flow model commonly referred to as MODFLOW. The model program can be obtained at http: //water.usgs.gov/software/ground_water.html/. The performance of the program has been tested for a...

As this book is written for boys of all ages, it has been divided under two general heads, "The Tomahawk Camps" and "The Axe Camps," that is, camps which may be built with no tool but a hatchet, and camps that will need the...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.Author: Daniel F. SeereyISBN-10: 1498177840ISBN-13: 9781498177849Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.15d

This paper discusses some aspects of selecting and testing random and pseudorandom number generators. The outputs of such generators may be used in many cryptographic applications, such as the generation of key material. Generators suitable for use in cryptographic applications may need to meet...

Macro-imagineers act as prompters whilst real-world macro-engineers work as promoters and builders in the realm of infrastructures. This is the world's first book to address this aspect. It is laden with historical facts, fascinating brief biographies of notables in Macro-Imagineering. In short, a treasure-chest...

Organizational change for IT people The first book of its kind written specifically for IT service management practitioners and executives. Most IT organizational structures are falling out of date with the shifts created by the introduction of new technologies, expanding services, pace of business...

This is an opportunity for you.... This is a career enhancing opportunity for engineers interested in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. It is an opportunity for you to take a leadership position in the enterprise of designing and constructing buildings. But first,...

Improper handling of anilox rollers can cost you time, money, and press downtime. In this booklet, you will learn proper handling, care and cleaning, the different types of anilox, and anilox technology.Author: Flexographic Technical AssociationISBN-10: 1484817400ISBN-13: 9781484817407Publisher: Flexographic Technical AssociationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2013Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This booklet will give you a clear definition of what flexography is and how it came to be the process it is today. It also covers the main types of flexographic printing presses, breaks down the sections of the press, and gives leaners a...

Applying the Standards: STEM for kindergarten offers 64 pages of highly engaging STEM tasks. It includes a problem-solving rubric and guided pages that walk students through completing each step of the STEM process. Kindergartners will complete tasks in areas such as color chemistry, sound,...

Author: Ray AtkinsonISBN-10: 1483644421ISBN-13: 9781483644424Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2013Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d

Billions of people are connected through billions of devices across the globe. In the age of this massive internet, professional and personal information is being transmitted and received constantly, and while this access is convenient, it comes at a risk. This handbook of cybersecurity...

The Modern CEO is a compilation of research, stories, strategies and sets forth a cutting-edge approach to sharing the message of innovative leadership through technology. This book provides an insiders prospective with insights from information technology practitioners, leadership experts, technology consultants, and more importantly...

System safety is an engineering discipline that is applied during the design and development of a product or system to identify and eliminate/mitigate hazards, thereby preventing potential mishaps and accidents. System safety is ultimately about savings lives. It is a proven technique that is...

Graduate students in mathematics, who want to travel light, will find this book invaluable; impatient young researchers in other fields will enjoy it as an instant reference to the highlights of modern analysis. Starting with general topology, it moves on to normed and seminormed...

This book focuses on the disassembly and mechbox upgrade of FAMAS, M14 and P90 Airsoft AEGs. This is the latest 2011 edition.Author: AirsoftpressISBN-10: 1453748016ISBN-13: 9781453748015Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2010Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.24d

Accounts from recorded history of unidentified flying objects moving into and out of bodies of water.Author: Carl W. FeindtISBN-10: 1450095348ISBN-13: 9781450095341Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2010Pages: 572Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d

This guide serves as a step by step self help manual for configuring and optimzing a 1J Airsoft AEG mechbox. The goal is to achieve high performance without breaking the UK/EU power limit of approximately 1J. We cover high performance 1J configuration, single shot...

There have been countless books written on the history of aviation, beginning in 1896, but there has not been a book that tells the story of the history of aviation safety from its origins to the present day until now. This book features the...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and full of step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for...

This volume contains a practical guide to repairing watches as a hobby, designed to furnish the novice enthusiast with an elementary understanding of watches that will enable them to clean them and make minor repairs. Written in simple, concise language and full of handy...

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on keeping parakeets, being a practical guide to the selection, care, and breeding of these wonderful birds. Including a wealth of invaluable information and useful tips, this volume would be of considerable utility to both existing and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: O. J. MorrisISBN-10: 1446544346ISBN-13: 9781446544341Publisher:...

This antique volume contains a detailed discussion of the practice of ''pig-sticking'' in Morocco and India. Complete with comprehensive descriptions and explanation, interesting information, and detailed illustrations, this text offers its readers a fascinating insight into swine-hunting in these regions. It will be of...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: W. J. BealISBN-10: 144653054XISBN-13: 9781446530542Publisher:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Frank G. AshbrookISBN-10: 144653006XISBN-13: 9781446530061Publisher:...

This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed treatise on the biochemical aspects of plants and animals, with information on amino acids, pigments, and many other chemical constituents of organic matter. Full of detailed descriptions and interesting information, as well as being profusely illustrated, this timeless...