This book provides a rich toolbox of design techniques and templates to solve practical, every-day problems using FPGAs. Using a modular structure, it provides design techniques and templates at all l
There are no two ways about it. Creating spectacular lighting, coaxing gorgeous poses, and producing a stunning image concept for wedding portraits is a challenging task. You need to flatter your subj
While the earliest character representations in video games were rudimentary in terms of their presentation and performance, the virtual characters that appear in games today can be extremely complex
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AutoCAD 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning helps students understand the commands and features of AutoCAD 2015 and demonstrates how to use the program to complete interior design and space pl
Most existing robust design books?address design for static systems, or achieve robust design from experimental data via the Taguchi method. Little work considers model information for robust design p
This edited volume is a definitive text on adaptive clinical trial designs from creation and customization to utilization. As this book covers the full spectrum of topics involved in the adaptive desi
When Rural by Design first appeared 20 years ago, it showed how creative, practical land-use planning can help rural and suburban areas keep their character. This new edition updates the book with mat
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The last two decades have witnessed considerable progress in the study of underactuated robotic systems (URSs). Control Design and Analysis for Underactuated Robotic Systems presents a unified treatme
Relational database design and SQL (Structured Query Language) programming teach-by-practical-diagrams-&-examples book for developers, programmers, systems analysts and project managers who are ne
Singular systems which are also referred to as descriptor systems, semi-state systems, differential- algebraic systems or generalized state-space systems have attracted much attention because of their
This is the first book to discuss current and future applications of waveform diversity and design in subjects such as radar and sonar, communications systems, passive sensing, and many other technolo
With the increase of globalization of business and industry, IT products and services are produced and marketed across geographical cultural boundaries without any consideration of culture. There is a
This is the second part of the translation of the original German text Meerestechnische Konstruktionen which was published by Springer-Verlag in 1988. The translated material is a reviewed and updated
This collection of writings on beauty includes selections from twenty key philosophers and theoreticians spanning two millennia: Plato ‧ Aristotle ‧ Vitruvius ‧ Alberti ‧ Kant ‧ Burke ‧ Fiedler ‧ Niet
A unique publication, this set of book and CD-ROM is a handy tool for the design and operation of cement plants. Operation requires many calculations that have to be done repetitively. With this book
Mastering InDesign CS5 for Print Design and Production vaults you straight into the practical, everyday techniques you need to get professional results, today. Each chapter gets right to the point an
As a contribution to the search for suitable and sustainable solutions to finance rising medical care expenditures, the book proposes a typology of healthcare financing and insurance schemes, based on
Surveys the life and career of the fashion designer most noted for her striking wedding gowns and formal clothes, describing her time as a figure skater and fashion editor and the expansion of her lin
When a heating fluid transfers heat to a heated fluid through a wall, if the fluids are in parallel flow or counter flow it is possible to compute exactly both the transferred heat and the temperature
Reverse osmosis is rapidly growing as a water treatment technology in applications such as recovering wastewater for reuse. But, even as the technology becomes more widespread, understanding of it lag
Bridging the gap between the study of aesthetics and its application in the merchandising and design environments, the 2nd Edition of Understanding Aesthetics presents a research-based focus on the co
The Kelvin probe is a non-destructive method for measuring properties of metals and semiconductor surfaces. This work brings together material on fundamentals, design factors, and precautions in the f
The art and the science of building systems design evolve continuously as designers, practitioners, and researchers all endeavor to improve the performance of buildings and the comfort and productivit
The Electromagnetic Compatibility has become an increasingly essential factor for placing a product on the global, world wide market. Fulfilling emission limits and immunity requirements as well as ha
Eco-Resorts is the first design guide for low-impact, environmentally friendly tourist resorts in the tropics. The book is the first to offer architects practical, detailed guidance in developing res
With electromagnetic compliance (EMC) now a major factor in the design of all electronic products, it is crucial to understand how electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding products are used in var
This reference guide is primarily intended for engineers, researchers, and others involved in statistical robust design for quality engineering and Six Sigma, the somewhat controversial business manag
Provides a pedagogical approach specifically geared to instruction in interior design. Combining theory with practical application and examples in the interior design discipline, the unifying theme of
Ideal for graphic designers, illustrators, artists, and clergy alike, this thorough exploration of sacred art transcends the discussion of symbols and aesthetics in order to seek a truly spiritual wa
Microirrigation has become the fastest growing segment of the irrigation industry worldwide and has the potential to increase the quality of food supply through improved water fertilizer efficiency. T
Engineers often find themselves tasked with the difficult challenge of developing a design that is both technically and economically feasible. A sharply focused, how-to book, Engineering Economics and
Dealing with digital filtering methods for 1-D and 2-D signals, this book provides the theoretical background in signal processing, covering topics such as the z-transform, Shannon sampling theorem an
Real-world guidance to ensuring the longevity of soil used in landscape projects Natural soils are very fragile, and changing the use or design of a landscape increases the number of environm
