A comprehensive introduction to optimization with a focus on practical algorithms for the design of engineering systems.This book offers a comprehensive introduction to optimization with a focus on pr
This is no ordinary textbook. With its revamped design, highly visual features, and concise coverage, the second edition of Essential Communication is a practical, interactive guide for students. Exer
Lock Gates and Other Closures in Hydraulic Projects shares the authors practical experience in design, engineering, management and other relevant aspects with regard to hydraulic gate projects. This v
This practical book looks at the fundamental principles that underpin architectural illustration: to represent architectural design and the built environment in a way that the general public can under
This book covers comprehensively the theories and practical design of magnetic communications. It emphasizes the differences between it and RF communications. It first provides the models and signal p
Both inspirational and practical, Black and White Graphics showcases the appealing impact of using monochrome color schemes in the field of graphic design, and it presents an international collection
Llamas-Garro, de Melo, and Kim explain the theory, design, and practical implementation of frequency measurement circuits with examples as a guide for working engineers to diverse frequency measur
Based on the authors’ over 30 years of practical research experience, this book shows how situation curriculum design illustrates the new idea of “combining subject curricula with children’s activitie
This book combines an accessible, authoritative examination of the field of discourse-based research with practical guidance on research design and development. The book is not prescriptive but instea
This book offers a systematic and practical analysis and design approach for electrical distribution and utilization systems in buildings. In addition to meeting minimal safety requirements set by the
This book is about using calligraphy techniques and creative design to produce attractive lettering for a variety of applications, both practical and artistic. Starting with basic lettering skills, th
This book presents general methods for the design of economic model predictive control (EMPC) systems for broad classes of nonlinear systems that address key theoretical and practical considerations i
How to Have Great Ideas is the essential guide for students and young professionals looking to embrace creative thinking in design, advertising and communications. It provides 53 practical strategies
Information and Digital Literacies: A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librariansis a practical guide to help school librarians design and deliver effective instruction that addresses the k
Information and Digital Literacies: A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librariansis a practical guide to help school librarians design and deliver effective instruction that addresses the k
This practical guide covers all aspects of stage lighting equipment, special effects, lighting a performance space and lighting design. It is well illustrated with examples of equipment, diagrams, pla
This book covers the modeling, analysis, and design of linear discrete control systems, providing case studies of practical implementations. It describes z- and modified z-transforms, sampling and dat
As the complexity of modern embedded systems increases, it becomes less practical to design monolithic processing platforms. As a result, reconfigurable computing is being adopted widely for more flex
Aconceptual and practical look into materials and products which use waste as a renewable resource for architectural, interior, and industrial design. The inventory ranges from marketed products to ad
This Toolkit provides an overall framework with practical tools and information to help policymakers design and implement corporate governance reforms for state-owned enterprises. It covers the key el
The five sections in this architecture book explain the practical execution of freehand drawing, technical drawing, computer-aided design software, physical models, and photography at each stage of th
Design, deploy, and maintain your own private or public Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), using the open source OpenStack platform. In this practical guide, experienced developers and OpenStack cont
"This book presents theoretical and practical guidance for the design and implementation of local exhaust and ventilation systems in industrial facilities. It explains the mechanism and processes of e
This richly illustrated, up-to-date guide offers practical coverage of all aspects of lighting design. Written by an award-winning, internationally known lighting designer, it covers lighting practice
Practical, hands-on instruction for securing wireless networksWireless Network Security: A Beginner's Guide is an implementation guide to the basics of wireless technologies: how to design and use tod
Through clear advice and an accessible visual design, Mike Markel’s Technical Communication models the principles it teaches, offering practical strategies that students can put to use right away. Usi
Understand and assess the design, delivery, and efficacy of orally administered drugs A practical guide to understanding oral bioavailability, one of the major hurdles in drug development and delivery
The fifth edition of this small pocket reference guide to Autodesk's AutoCAD design software provides quick access to practical information for performing common tasks with this popular computer aided
Delivers the information that SharePoint 2010 administrators in the field need most This book shows you how to design, deploy, and implement a SharePoint 2010 environment, providing practical skil
A complete handbook for Modbus field technicians and the beginners. This guide takes a practical approach to Modbus, discussing issues that affect installation, design and trouble shooting. Emphasis i
From jewelry to plumbing to set design?practical instruction on joining metals, whatever the task at hand?Offering?an authoritative introduction to each welding?technique, accompanied by beginner's no
The book is both a practical step-by-step guide to developing affordable housing and a sophisticated introduction to housing policy. Chapters address design, site selection, project approval, financin
An in-depth guide to global program managementThis practical resource offers proven strategies for directing the design, development, delivery, and monitoring of major, long-term business or agency pr
A complete handbook for BACnet field technicians and the beginners. This guide takes a practical approach to BACnet, discussing issues that affect installation, design and trouble shooting. Emphasis i
Connects theory to practice while presenting foundational teaching and assessment practices for CLDE students Practical in nature and designed with an eye toward universal design for learning, this t
Practical Instruction on the Art and Science of Acoustic Design and ArchitectureBuild your own acoustic environments such as recording studios, control rooms, and home listening rooms with expert insi
This guide is for Java, Flex, and Flash developers who need development design patterns and practical RIA architecture integration techniques for integrating Flex on the Spring Framework. Some experie
This book focuses on broadband distribution and systems architecture and concentrates on practical concepts that will allow the reader to do their own design, improvement, and troubleshooting work. Th
Based on nine years of design, research, and open-inquiry lab teaching experience with over 600 children annually, this resource contributes practical methods that make this instructional approach ef
Students entering today’s engineering fields will find an increased emphasis on practical analysis, design, and control. They must be able to translate their advanced programming abilities and sound t
