Solving problems in parallel and distributed computing through the use of bio-inspired techniques. Recent years have seen a surge of interest in computational methods patterned after natural phenomena
Bill Nye the Science Guy meets The Magic School Bus! This is the second book in a new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS’s Design Squad and Design Squad N
Proceedings of an August 2000 conference, highlighting effects of communication technology in design and manufacturing in both major industries and small-to-medium scale enterprises. Material is in se
The classical elegance of the Regency period in England is considered one of the most sophisticated and refined moments in design history. Throughout the twentieth century, designers took elements of
Part of Preface to the second edition The main part of this book was written twenty years ago. The ideas and methods of symplectic geometry, developed in this book, have now found many applications in
Formerly Urban is a collection of essays grounded in the belief that design, in all its manifestations, must play a central role in the revitalization of shrinking cities in America. The essays-by not
An elegant and colorful tour of some of the most ambitious examples of residential design, in some of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Raul A. Barreneche has searched the globe—including s
Discusses the engineering and design tasks involved in vehicle production with the theme of integrating technologies in vehicle and automotive engineering. Twenty-six papers address the sub- themes of
First published in 1999, Everyday Urbanism has become a classic in the discussion of cities and real life. Within the context of history, theory, and practice of urban design, the essays explore the c
This book is the first of a multivolume series devoted to an exposition of functional analysis methods in modem mathematical physics. It describes the fundamental principles of functional analysis and
The final volume of this encyclopedia addresses such general aspects as methods for the analysis of polymer properties and technical processing. It also provides an overview of special applications in
Interest rate volatility can wreak havoc with the balance sheets of institutional investors, traders, and corporations. In this important book, leading experts in the field discuss methods for measuri
The famous Italian designer Massimo Vignelli allows us a glimpse of his understanding of good design in this book, its rules and criteria. He uses numerous examples to convey applications in practice
Crash course in wireless telecom Need a jargon-free explanation of how wireless telecommunications work, with an emphasis on the design and management of systems? You’ll find it in Paul Bedell’s Wirel
A comprehensive description of macroscopic, microscopic, and radiological methods for the diagnosis of bone diseases. The book presents all the procedures involved in diagnosis, using not only radiolo
In addition to enumerating nearly every high performance polymeric material available, it provides detailed information on their methods of manufacture, properties and uses. Includes coverage of the n
In the autumn of 1938 the design team of the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke in Augsburg began work on a development version of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E, which at that time was entering service as the prim
Introducing the next generation in optimization modeling.This book presents a dynamic new approach to optimization modeling in the design and management of surface water reservoirs. More accurate in i
Polymers for Gas Separation' discusses the importance of polymers in gas separation and the latest developments in the field. The introduction explains the need for gas separation and general methods
This contributed work covers, in precise detail, the potential sources of error in floating-point programming and how these trouble spots can be controlled. Explains several methods for improving the
Taking the mystery out of Six Sigma implementationThis easy-to-understand reference in the popular Demystified series teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise
Text, ConText, and HyperText presents recent developments in three related and important areas of technical communication: the design of effective documentation; the impact of new technology and resea
The Latest Methods and Strategies for Successfully Trading and Managing Risk in Today's Volatile Energy Markets The updated Second Edition of Energy Risk presents an authoritative overview of the co
Cook (music and percussion studies, U. of Arizona) instructs future teachers in the pedagogical aspects of college percussion methods and techniques, such as basic percussion technique on the snare dr
Begun in 1934, this final volume of Gurdjieff's trilogy, All and Everything, is a primary source for Gurdjieff's ideas, methods, and biography. Gurdjieff offers guidance to his "community of seekers,"
This classic exposition of the mathematical theory of fluid motion is applicable to both hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. Based on vector methods and notation with their natural consequence in two dime
Kelly Hoppen is an avatar of hip, high-end interior design, celebrated in the pages of Architectural Digest, In Style, and the New York Times. Her cool, modernist aesthetic is at once timeless and at
Embedded Microcomputer Systems: Real Time Interfacing provides an in-depth discussion of the design of real-time embedded systems using 9S12 microcontrollers. This book covers the hardware aspects of
Olivier Giugni, the renowned floral artist, presents stunning portraits of his sumptuous creations in a variety of private homes, along with detailed descriptions of their design and placement—
What feeds the inspiration of the designer? Observation. In Jasper Morrison's collection of pictures, the icons of design history meet up with the unassuming projects of everyday life, and curious fin
"Kulper and Chard examine the potential of uncertainty in architecture. As this fits awkwardly with normal research methods they have each developed their own processes of study and proposal where the
This new edition of a standard in the field is the most complete treatment available on modern methods of accident investigation. The investigation process is divided into three phases: preparation a
Detailed, accurate renderings of lilies, violets, orchids, dogwood, and other floral varieties — shown individually, framed, and in sprays. A versatile source of design inspiration for graphic artists
This June 1999 conference brought together leading structural and materials engineers with the aim of promoting composite developments in design, materials integration and manufacturing, and state of
A collection of papers from a conference which focuses on problems in biaxial and multiaxial fatigue research and the application of adequate design criteria to engineering solutions.
Børge Mogensen (1914–1972) was one of the most important and influential representatives of Danish furniture design. In more than thirty years, he created a wealth of quality furniture, many pieces of
This book provides an introduction to abstract algebraic geometry using the methods of schemes and cohomology. The main objects of study are algebraic varieties in an affine or projective space over a
Karel Teige (1900-1951), one of the most important figures of avant-garde modernismof the 1920s and 1930s, influenced virtually every area of art, design, and urban thinking in hisnative Czechoslovaki
Based on a lecture titled "The Necessity of Fiction in Architecture" (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994). Reiter (design, MIT) presents fanciful b&w images of some 20 projects (e.g. invo
Discover the man behind the myth in this new biography of one of the most pioneering and influential performers of our time—David Bowie.David Bowie—the iconic superstar of rock, fashion, art, design,
