This reference focuses on decision-making styles within cultures. It focuses on cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominant styles of decision making, and discusses how each proces
Computational modeling is an important tool for understanding and improving food processing and manufacturing. It is used for many different purposes, including process design and process optimization
This book provides thorough coverage of error correcting techniques. It includes essential basic concepts and the latest advances on key topics in design, implementation, and optimization of hardware/
Unique single reference supports functional and cost-efficient designs of blast resistant buildingsNow there's a single reference to which architects, designers, and engineers can turn for guidance on
This book demonstrates how aesthetics, design elements, and visual literacy can be implemented in the library to enhance spaces, programs, services, instruction, and outreach so that your library will
The technological revolution of the last ten years has radically changed document designers' materials, processes, and tools of the trade. In short, choices about everything from typography and color
Cost management of all building projects has become increasingly important as clients in the public and private sector demand the highest quality cost planning services with accurate budgeting and cos
Diffusion wavelets are powerful tools for functional analysis and geometry processing, enabling researchers to determine the structure of data and analyze 3D shapes. This is the first book on diffusio
Developments in online learning and its design are areas that continue to grow in order to enhance students learning environments and experiences. However, in the implementation of new technologies, t
What is magazine design? What are magazine designers and art directors thinking, and in which directions are they heading? Armed with those simple questions, the author visited ten prominent magazine
Detailing the design of RF MEMS-based circuits for high- performance wireless systems, this reference and guide explains the applications of RF MEMS technology, describes the variety and performance l
The Complete SketchUp Companion for Interior Design focuses on the skills and requirements necessary to design and explore interiors-from composing views to managing the structure of the model for tra
The Complete SketchUp Companion for Interior Design focuses on the skills and requirements necessary to design and explore interiors—from composing views to managing the structure of the model for tra
The role and influence of building services engineers is undergoing rapid change and is pivotal to achieving low-carbon buildings. However, textbooks in the field have largely focused on the detailed
The role and influence of building services engineers is undergoing rapid change and is pivotal to achieving low-carbon buildings. However, textbooks in the field have largely focused on the detailed
A powerful new image presentation technique has evolved over the last twenty years, and its value demonstrated through its support of many and varied common tasks. Conceptually, Rapid Serial Visual Pr
As e-government policies and procedures become widely practiced and implemented, it is apparent that the success of technology in e-government hangs on its consistentency with human practices. Human-C
Considered among the highest achievements of the American arts and crafts movement, Greene & Greene furniture was custom-built for specific interior spaces, and many of the pieces still remain in
This text covers the analysis and design of all high-frequency oscillators required to realize integrated transceivers for wireless and wired applications. Starting with an in-depth review of basic o
This book will help librarians complete graphic design projects with creativity and skill. Written specifically for librarians, it starts with the basics of design and builds on those skills. It is a
In addition to reorganizing chapters for ease of use in both one- and two-semester courses, Kirk (psychology and statistics, Baylor U.) has updated his well-established text with recommendations on ho
Growing numbers of us work not only from home, but from anywhere; job flexibility has become key for employers and workers alike. This, in turn, has created new challenges for architects and designers
The physical design flow of any project depends upon the size of the design, the technology, the number of designers, the clock frequency, and the time to do the design. As technology advances and des
As a best-selling author and teacher, Katie draws on her two passions-art studies and art quilts-to create abstract quilts that are inspired by still life compositions. In this book you'll learn how y
"When will I get it? How much will it cost?"For the client, these are the two most critical questions. Cost Planning answers these questions and is crucial to the team working on the design and constr
This book explores the art and science of why we see objects the way we do. Based on the science of perception and vision, the author presents the key principles at work for a wide range of applicatio
Presents new ideas and findings in algebraic methods, variational surface design, and special application of surface modeling for practical use in industrial tasks and for academic research. The 10 pa
Design of Nanostructures for Versatile Therapeutic Applications focuses on antimicrobial, antioxidant and nutraceutical applications of nanostructured materials. Many books discuss these subjects, but
Quickly master architectural programming concepts, skills, and techniques In the essential discipline of architectural programming, the ideas of philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, an
Design of Hybrid Molecules for Drug Development reviews the principles, advantages, and limitations involved with designing these groundbreaking compounds. Beginning with an introduction to hybrid mol
Cutting-Edge CMOS VLSI Design for Manufacturability TechniquesThis detailed guide offers proven methods for optimizing circuit designs to increase the yield, reliability, and manufacturability of prod
Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) access schemes are becoming more prevalent among cellular and wireless broadband systems, accelerating the need for smaller, more energy efficient rec
This book describes the design of microelectronic circuits for energy harvesting, broadband energy conversion, new methods and technologies for energy conversion. The author also discusses the design
Delve deep into the complex issues surrounding humanitarian designGround Rules in Humanitarian Design establishes essential foundations for thinking about humanitarian design and its role in global ch
Carballo (PhD, electrical engineering, U. of Michigan) introduces the fundamentals of modern chip design methodologies to manufacturing-oriented and other non-design professionals with an interest in
All researchers face an important challenge - designing research that will have sufficient sensitivity to detect those effects it purports to investigate. Sample size, validity and sensitivity, exper
Essential Methods for Design Based Sample Surveys presents key method contributions selected from the volume in the Handbook of Statistics: Sample Surveys: Design, Methods and Applications, Vol. 29a (
This Brief introduces the wireless spectrum market and discusses the current research for spectrum auctions. It covers the unique properties of spectrum auction, such as interference relationship, reu
Various structures, such as buildings, bridges, stadiums, paved roads, and offshore structures, play an important role in our lives. However, constructing these structures requires lots of budget. Thu
