This topical book describes the results of a large industry and government funded research project aimed at developing design guidelines for novel foundations for offshore wind turbines, presenting th
A book of twenty stained glass mandala patterns. Color photos of each of the works as they were built by the artist. Each black and white pattern may be shrunk or enlarged to fit your needs as you bui
Insiders’ Tips on Your Favorite Design and How to Enjoy and Make ProfitAdam Lindemann’s previous book for TASCHEN, Collecting Contemporary, has been an unprecedented success, intro
"Matthias Gross is in the business of rewriting modernity. Far from being a prescription for paralysis, not knowing becomes, in his telling, a springboard for wider participation, experimentation, and
Computers are here to stay and can never be safe as claimed. They hurt us because their use violate many of the natural rules under which our bodies function. For example they make us look directly at
This book presents the configuration space method for computer-aided design of mechanisms with changing part contacts. Configuration space is a complete and compact geometric representation of part m
"Design Rules for Actuators in Active Mechanical Systems" deals with the formulation of model-based design rules to be used in the conception of optimized mechatronic and adaptronic systems. The book
Today, when computing is pervasive and deployed over a range of devices by a multiplicity of users, we need to develop computer software to interact with both the ever-increasing complexity of the te
Innovative and self-directed, EXPERIMENTS IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY: FEATURING MEASURENET, 2nd Edition prepares students for the laboratory setting by asking them multi-component questions, building their
The goal of participatory IT design is to set sensible, general, and workable guidelines for the introduction of new information technology systems into an organization. Reflecting the latest systems
There are many excellent computational biology resources now available for learning about methods that have been developed to address specific biological systems, but comparatively little attention h
Interior designers use AutoCAD software for their drafting and rendering, but where do they learn to apply basic AutoCAD drafting standards and procedures to their specific needs? Modeling and Visual
Are people more logical or emotional? How do people make judgments? Do males and females see things differently? Can we shape other people’s behavior? Are we more alike or more different? Based
Scholars, scientists, and policymakers have hailed ecosystem-based management (EBM)as a remedy for the perceived shortcomings of the centralized, top-down, expert-driven environmentalregulatory framew
Scholars, scientists, and policymakers have hailed ecosystem-based management (EBM)as a remedy for the perceived shortcomings of the centralized, top-down, expert-driven environmentalregulatory framew
The authors of this text have written a comprehensive introduction to the modeling and optimization problems encountered when designing new propulsion systems for passenger cars. It is intended for pe
"Not only an in-depth exploration of contemporary design practice, this book is also a rallying call for a more sustainable approach to product design of every type, from lighting and furniture design
This book presents chemical analyses of the most pressing waste, pollution, and resource problems for the undergraduate or graduate student. Its distinctive holistic approach provides a solid introduc
Using an accessible yet rigorous approach, Active Filters: Theory and Design highlights the essential role of filters, especially analog active filters, in applications for seismology, brainwave resea
In a relatively short period of time, data envelopment analysis (DEA) has grown into a powerful analytical tool for measuring and evaluating performance. DEA is computational at its core and this book
This book explains a procedure for constructing realistic stochastic differential equation models for randomly varying systems in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and finance. Introductory ch
Interfaces that talk and listen are populating computers, cars, call centers, andeven home appliances and toys, but voice interfaces invariably frustrate rather than help. In Wiredfor Speech, Clifford
The often-intimidating art of chairmaking isexplained in this book of expert patterns and tips for creatingseven elegant chairs. Through each project, craftspeople learn increasingly comp
Quilters yearning to extend their creativity and take their work to a higher level will find exactly what they’re looking for in this refreshing guide. With more than 200 illustrations, plus the autho
The two-volume textbook, of which this is the first volume, is a self-contained yet comprehensive presentation of mathematics. The numerous course examples are motivated by computer science and bear a
The Fourth Edition of Yoshiwara and Yoshiwara's MODELING, FUNCTIONS, AND GRAPHS: ALGEBRA FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS includes content found in a typical algebra course, along with introductions to curve-fitt
This lavish archive of exquisite engravings and designs--originally created in the mid-nineteenth century for the professional artist and architect--contains some 200 splendid illustrations, expertly
For more than twenty years, students have relied on Engineering Drawing and Design for its easy-to-read, comprehensive coverage of drafting and design instruction that complies with industry standard
Human-Computer Interaction is becoming ever more important as a means of achieving competitive IT product designs. A growing field of employment for IT graduates and others, HCI helps students to foc
Research in systems biology requires the collaboration of researchers from diverse backgrounds, including biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, and biochemistry. These collabor
Rogers and Plett (both electronics, Carleton U., Canada) and Dai (electrical and computer engineering, Auburn U.) present a guide to fully integrated synthesizer design using IC technology. They expla
Completely revised and updated, Fundamentals of Java: Comprehensive Course, Third Edition covers all of the AP requirements for Computer Science Exams A and AB. By taking a multilevel approach to teac
In 1998 and 1999, three of the largest providers of educational tests introduced computer-based versions of proficiency tests for English as a foreign language. Around the same time, many institutions
What Is Design for Six Sigma? reveals how to use DFSS to design new products, services, and processes so that quality problems can be solved before they ever start. Topics include:How to design new pr
Interfaces that talk and listen are populating computers, cars, call centers, andeven home appliances and toys, but voice interfaces invariably frustrate rather than help. In Wiredfor Speech, Clifford
A convenient single-source reference for anyone involved in the planning, construction, validation, and maintenance of modern pharmaceutical facilities, this guide assists project managers as they dev
