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Book SynopsisAs more and more people join the do-it-yourself revolution, they are breathing new life into many time-honored skills and crafts. Blacksmithing is among the trades that are enjoying a resurgence for both practical and artistic uses, yet there isn't an abundance of readily accessible information available to beginning blacksmiths to help them get started and understand the craft. Author Ryan Ridgway, a veterinarian and blacksmith with more than 15 years of metalworking experience, hopes to fill that void with this comprehensive volume geared toward answering the many questions that new blacksmiths often have. By explaining the physics of moving metal, the different styles of anvils and forges, and alternative fuel sources, Ridgway sets his book apart from less detailed volumes. Forty practical, easy-to-follow projects are presented, showing aspiring blacksmiths how to make tools, such as hammers and chisels; farm implements, such as gate latches and hoof picks; and items for home use

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I: THEORY OF HEAT. 1. Heat and Pressure. 2. Matter and Energy. 3. Refrigeration and Refrigerants. SECTION II: SAFETY, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, SHOP PRACTICES. 4. General Safety Practices. 5. Tools and Equipment. 6. Fasteners. 7. Tubing and Piping. 8. Leak Detection, System Evacuation and System Clean-up 9. Refrigerant and Oil Chemistry and Management���Recovery, Recycling, Reclaiming, and Retrofitting. 10. System Charging. 11. Calibrating Instruments. SECTION III: BASIC AUTOMATIC CONTROLS. 12. Basic Electricity and Magnetism. 13. Introduction to Automatic Controls. 14. Automatic Control Components and Applications. 15. Troubleshooting Basic Controls. 16. Advanced Automatic Controls���Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Pneumatics. SECTION IV: ELECTRIC MOTORS. 17. Types of Electric Motors. 18. Application of Motors. 19. Motor Controls. 20. Troubleshooting Electric Motors. SECTION V: COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION. 21. Evaporators and the Refrigeration System. 22. Condensers. 23. Compressors. 24. Expansion Devices. 25. Special Refrigeration System Components. 26. Application of Refrigeration Systems. 27. Commercial Ice Machines. 28. Special Refrigeration Applications. 29. Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration. SECTION VI: AIR CONDITIONING (HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION). 30. Electric Heat. 31. Gas Heat. 32. Oil Heat. 33. Hydronic Heat. 34. Indoor Air Quality. Section VII: AIR CONDITIONING (COOLING). 35. Comfort and Psychrometrics. 36. Refrigeration Applied to Air Conditioning. 37. Air Distribution and Balance. 38. Installation. 39. Residential Energy Auditing 40. Typical Operating Conditions. 41. Troubleshooting. SECTION VIII: ALL-WEATHER SYSTEMS. 42. Heat Gain and Heat Loss in Buildings. 43. Air Source Heat Pumps. 44. Geothermal Heat Pumps. SECTION IX: DOMESTIC APPLIANCES. 45. Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers. 46. Room Air Conditioners. SECTION X: COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND CHILLED-WATER SYSTEMS 47. High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems. 48. Cooling Towers and Pumps. 49. Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air Conditioning Systems. 50. Commercial Rooftop, Packaged, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Variable Air Volume Systems.

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Book SynopsisReader-friendly and packed with useful tips, photos and charts, COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, helps you apply existing HVACR skills to new concepts in order to service medium- and low-temperature refrigeration equipment such as walk-ins, reach-ins, refrigerated cases and ice machines. The text focuses on the food service industry and includes how-to advice from experienced professionals on installing, servicing and troubleshooting commercial equipment. Extensively updated throughout the text, the Fourth Edition includes a simplified, step-by-step flowchart for quickly diagnosing and addressing the nine most common refrigeration problems on the job--as well as new information on the latest advances in commercial refrigeration. Ideal for advanced refrigeration courses, this trusted text is equally valuable as a real-world resource you can take from the classroom to keep on hand in the truck or shop. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable tool for any technician working with commercial refrigeration today.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Refrigeration. 2. Evaporators. 3. Condensers. 4. Compressors. 5. Metering Devices. 6. Controls and Accessories. 7. Refrigeration System Troubleshooting. 8. Compressor Motor Controls. 9. Retrofitting, Recovery, Evacuation and Charging. 10. Supermarket Refrigeration. 11. Walk-in Refrigerators and Freezers. 12. Ice Machines. 13. Product Temperatures for Preservation and Health. 14. Refrigeration Business Tips. Appendix A: Summary of T.R.O.T. Appendix B: Pressure Temperature (P/T) Chart. Appendix C: Troubleshooting Charts. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Electrical Safety. 2. Basic Electricity. 3. Electrical Circuits. 4. Electric Meters. 5. Components, Symbols and Circuitry of Air-Conditioning Wiring Diagrams. 6. Reading Schematic Diagrams. 7. Alternating Current, Power Distribution and Voltage Systems. 8. Basic Electric Motors. 9. Components for Electric Motors. 10. Contactors, Relays and Overloads. 11. Thermostats, Pressure Switches and Other Electric Control Devices. 12. Electronic Control Devices. 13. Heating Control Devices. 14. Troubleshooting Electric Control Devices. 15. Residential Air-Conditioning Control Systems. 16. Installation of Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Systems. 17. Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning Control Systems. 18. Troubleshooting Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning Control Circuits and Systems.

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Book SynopsisSilberstein/Obrzut/Tomczyk/Whitman/Johnson's REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, CENGAGE INTERNATIONAL EDITION 10th Edition, provides hands-on guidance, practical applications and the solid foundation you need to understand modern HVAC system installation, service and repair and environmental challenges and their solutions. Focused on sustainable technology and emphasizing new technologies and green awareness, the text features the latest advances in the HVACR industry, including updated content and new and revised figures and images. Drawing on decades of industry experience, the authors cover the soft skills and customer relations issues that professionals need to master for career success. Memorable real-world examples, hundreds of vibrant photos and unique Service Call features bring key concepts to life and help you develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in our ever-changing industry.

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Book SynopsisDespite the growing interest in olive oil, most people know very little about what it is or how it is made. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of olive oil from the tree to table, from a molecular and personal perspective. Growers often do not know what is happening at a molecular level or why certain practices produce superior or inferior results, for example, why adjusting a temperature rewards them with winning oils. This book aims to provide some of the answers as well as the importance of the chemicals responsible for the flavour and health effects. Readers will also get a deeper understanding of what makes an extra virgin olive oil authentic and how scientists are helping to fight fraud regarding this valuable commodity. Including anecdotes from growers of olives and producers of oils, the authors provide an accessible text for a wide audience from food science students to readers interested in the human story of olive oil production.Table of ContentsOlive Origins; The Beginning of a Grove: Planting the Trees; The Tree Through the Year; Season's End: Harvesting the Fruit; Processing: The Most Important Hour; Delivering Quality and Assuring Authenticity; Good Taste is Required; Health Effects: But is Olive Oil Good for You?; 1001 Uses for Olive Oil; Sustainability

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition in 2014, the whisky industry has continued to change. This book provides the reader with an overview of the latest academic research and industry best practice in an accessible and authoritative format. Despite the recession, new distillation capacity has been added at a record pace and new consumers in new markets have entered the arena. Distillers are experimenting with new finishes, packaging and marketing techniques and amongst consumers there is a hunger for knowledge and informed commentary. An entirely new chapter discussing the management and utilization of co-products and recent developments in areas such as anaerobic digestion is included along with revisions and updates to most chapters. Written by acknowledged and experienced authorities of the subject, this book provide an up to date treatment of this fast developing area. Aimed at the popular market, it provides a leading text for students of distilling, industry practitioners, new craft distillers and whisky enthusiasts. Review of the 1st Edition 'The authors have clearly put much effort into this book... I enjoyed the book almost as much as I enjoy whisky. Fascinating stuff from cover to cover.' Ian W. Davies, Chromatographia, 2014, 77, 1733-1734 'Sometimes, you come across a book that's so comprehensive that it's worth shouting about....a fascinating book that can be engaged with on numerous levels, even if you aren't a student of distilling. Pop it on the shelf and consult it from time to time over the coming years. This might be the only whisky book you'll ever need.' http://malt-review.com/2014/08/01/book-review-the-science-and-commerce-of-whisky/Trade ReviewFirst we get detailed overviews of the five major whiskey nations (about 100 pages). In this case, these are Ireland, Canada (far too seldom considered), USA, Japan and of course Scotland. A selection that you can understand even as a German in the midst of a flourishing domestic whiskey industry. Especially since there is a nice chapter on “New Whiskey Countries” towards the end of the book. This is followed by about 100 pages about the production of whiskey. Some graphs with chemical formulas may not be obvious to everyone. But they are intended to supplement the text, and there are many other plates as well, x. B. a continuous still system or the distillation process n wash and spirit still. Even readers who have not studied natural sciences can understand the content of these chapters precisely and in understandable language. Each chapter ends with a “conclusion”. Ours reads like this: “The Science and Commerce of Whiskey” cannot be compared with any other whiskey book. With the large number of new publications, this is anything but a matter of course. Over the years you will come back to the book again and again. The solid binding and very good paper are helpful and pleasant. -- Frank Winter, Freelance Writer * Fachzeitschrift "Whisky-Botschafter" *Table of ContentsWhisky's Historical Development; Scotland; Crop-to-cask: Production of New Make Spirit; Wood Chemistry and the Maturation of Whisky; From Blend-to-Bottle; Co-products; Marketing and Brand Development; New Whisky Countries and the 'Craft' Distilling Phenomenon; Today's Global Whisky Market

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Book SynopsisA sweeping history of wooden barrels over 2,000 years.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to this ‘novice’s guide’. At last a book that explains the real science behind the cosmetics we use. Taking a gentle approach and a guided journey through the different product types, we discover that they are not as superficial as often thought and learn that there is some amazing science behind them. We shall uncover some of the truths behind the myths and point out some interesting facts on our way. Did you know? Vitamin E is the world’s most used cosmetic active ingredient. At just 1mm thick, your amazing skin keeps out just about everything it’s exposed to – including your products! A ‘chemical soup’ of amino acids, urea, mineral salts and organic acids act as ‘water magnets’ in the skin keeping it naturally moisturised. Discovered centuries ago, iron oxides (yes, the same chemicals as rust) are still commonly used inorganic pigments in foundations. A lipstick is a fine balance of waxes, oils and colourants to keep the stick stable and leave an even gloss on your lips.Trade Review'The scope of this book is as wide as cosmetic science itself.'; 'It is a book that was written in a balanced way, one that caters for both scientists and for the general public.'; 'Consequently, the quality of Discovering Cosmetic Science is a result of the breadth of fields of expertise shared by all contributors.'; 'Discovering Cosmetic Science is current, relevant and scientifically accurate.'; 'The book’s content is of practical relevance; in this book, the reader will not find obsolete information or impractical theories, but instead will find established scientific knowledge that is used daily by cosmetic scientists for creating cosmetic products.' -- Diogo Baltazar * International Journal Cosmetic Science *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Clean Chemistry: The Science behind Cleansing Products; Good Hair Day: The Science behind Hair-care Products; Oral Care - A Mouthful of Chemistry; You against the World! - The Science behind Skin and Skin Care Products; More than a Smudge of Colour - The Science behind Colour Cosmetics; Follow the Scent - The Science behind the Fragrance in Products; The Inside Story - The Science behind Active Ingredients; Testing and More Testing - The Science behind Keeping Your Skin Safe and Healthy; Myths and Scares - Science in Perspective

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Book SynopsisManagement of Change (MOC) is a process for evaluating and controlling adjustments to facility design, operations, organization, or activities-prior to implementation-to make certain that no new hazards are introduced and that the risk of existing hazards to employees, the public, or the environment is not unknowingly increased.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Items on the CD Accompanyting Those Guidelines. List of Tables. List of Figures. Acronyms and Abbreviations. Glossary. Executive Summary. 1 Introduction. 2 Relationship To Risk- Based Process Safety. 3 Designing An MOC System. 4 Devolping An Moc System. 5 Implementing and Operating An Moc System. 6 Monitoring and Improving An Moc System. 7 The Future of Change Management. Appendix A: Examples of Replacements- In- Kind and Changes for Various Classes of Change. Appendix B: MOC System Design Structure. Appendix C: Examples of MOC System Procedure Work Flow Charts and MOC Review Documentation Forms. Appendix D: Electronic MOC Applications. Appendix E: Example MOC System Audit Checklist. Appendix F: Example MOC Performance and Efficiency Metrics. Appendix G: Common MOC Problems and Proposed Solutions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edition ensures the legacy of the original 1950 classic, Process Heat Transfer, by Donald Q. Kern that by many is held to be the gold standard. This second edition book is divided into three parts: Fundamental Principles; Heat Exchangers; and Other Heat Transfer Equipment/ Considerations. Part I provides a series of chapters concerned with introductory topics that are required when solving heat transfer problems. This part of the book deals with topics such as steady-state heat conduction, unsteady-state conduction, forced convection, free convection, and radiation. Part II is considered by the authors to be the meat of the book, and the primary reason for undertaking this project. Other than minor updates, Part II remains relatively unchanged from the first edition. Notably, it includes Kern''s original design methodology for double-pipe, shell-and-tube, and extended surface heat exchangers. Part II also inTrade Review"Congratulations to the authors for keeping Kern's classic heat transfer book alive and relevant. This new edition is a wonderful contribution to the chemical engineering literature. As with the classic first edition, the new book can be used as either a reference book for the practicing engineer or a textbook for the undergraduate/graduate engineering student. This book was masterfully updated by a team of experts."—Rita L. D'Aquino, Former Senior Editor of Chemical Engineering Magazine Table of ContentsTable of Contents (First Edition) vii Preface to the First Edition xiii Preface to the Second Edition xv Acknowledgement xix Part I Fundamentals and Principles 1 1. Introduction to Process Heat Transfer 3 1.1 Units and Dimensional Analysis 4 1.2 Key Physical Properties 10 1.3 Key Process Variables and Concepts 14 1.4 Laws of Thermodynamics 22 1.5 Heat-related Theories and Transfer Mechanisms 26 1.6 Fluid Flow and Pressure Drop Calculations 28 1.7 Process Heat Transfer 35 Reference 40 2 Steady-State and Unsteady-State Heat Conduction 43 2.1 Flow of Heat through a Wall 46 2.2 Flow of Heat through a Composite Wall: Resistances in Series 50 2.3 Flow of Heat through a Pipe Wall 54 2.4 Microscopic Approach: Steady-State Conduction 63 2.5 Unsteady-State Heat Conduction 68 2.6 Microscopic Approach: Unsteady-State Conduction 71 Reference 77 3 Forced and Free Convection 79 3.1 Forced Convection Principles 82 3.2 Convective Resistances 87 3.3 Heat Transfer Coefficients: Quantitative Information 89 3.4 Convection Heat Transfer: Microscopic Approach 105 3.5 Free Convection Principles and Applications 108 3.6 Environmental Applications 120 Reference 126 4 Radiation 129 4.1 The Origin of Radiant Energy 132 4.2 The Distribution of Radiant Energy 133 4.3 Radiant Exchange Principles 138 4.4 Kirchoff ’s Law 139 4.5 Emissivity Factors and Energy Interchange 145 4.6 View Factors 152 Reference 157 Part II – Heat Exchangers 159 5. The Heat Transfer Equation 161 5.1 Heat Exchanger Equipment Classification 162 5.2 Energy Relationships 163 5.3 The Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) Driving Force 166 5.4 The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient 183 5.5 The Heat Transfer Equation 208 Reference 216 6 Double Pipe Heat Exchangers 217 6.1 Equipment Description and Details 218 6.2 Key Describing Equations 225 6.3 Pressure Drop in Pipes and Pipe Annuli 244 6.4 Calculation of Exit Temperatures 251 6.5 Open-Ended Problems 254 6.6 Kern’s Design Methodology 262 Reference 286 7 Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers 287 7.1 Equipment Description and Details 288 7.2 Key Describing Equations 305 7.3 Open-Ended Problems 331 7.4 Kern’s Design Methodology 337 7.5 Other Design Procedures and Applications 348 7.6 Computer Aided Heat Exchanger Design 370 Reference 377 8 Finned heat Exchangers 379 8.1 Fin Details 380 8.2 Equipment Description 386 8.3 Key Describing Equations 388 8.4 Fin Effectiveness and Performance 396 8.5 Kern’s Design Methodology 416 8.6 Other Fin Considerations 430 Reference 432 9 Other Heat Exchangers 433 9.1 Condensers 435 9.2 Evaporators 447 9.3 Boilers and Furnace 466 9.4 Waste Heat Boilers 476 9.5 Quenchers 484 9.6 Cogeneration/Combined Heat and Power 488 9.7 Cooling towers 494 9.8 Heat pipes 504 Reference 506 Part III – Peripheral Topics 509 10 Other Heat Transfer Considerations 511 10.1 Insulation and Refractory 512 10.2 Refrigeration and Cryogenics 529 10.3 Instrumentation and Controls 542 10.4 Batch and Unsteady-state Processes 551 10.5 Operation, Maintenance and Inspection (OM & I) 558 10.6 Economics and Finance 565 Reference 581 11. Entropy Considerations and Analysis 585 11.1 Qualitative Review of the Second Law 586 11.2 Describing Equations 587 11.3 The Heat Exchanger Dilemma 591 11.4 Application to a Heat Exchanger Network 599 Reference 602 Chapter 12 – Health and Safety Concerns 603 12.1 Definitions 607 12.2 Legislation 616 12.3 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) 619 12.4 Health Risk versus Hazard Risk 624 12.5 Health Risk Assessment 625 12.6 Hazard Risk Assessment 636 Reference 646 Appendix 649 AT.1 Conversion Constants 641 AT.2 Steam Tables 653 AT.3 Properties of Water (Saturated Liquid) 662 AT.4 Properties of Air at 1 atm 664 AT.5 Properties of Selected Liquids at 1 atm and 20°C (68°F) 665 AT.6 Properties of Selected Gases at 1 atm and 20.°C (68.°F) 667 AT.7 Dimensions, Capacities, and Weights of Standard Steel Pipes 669 AT.8 Dimensions of Heat Exchanger Tubes 671 AT.9 Tube-Sheet Layouts (Tube Counts) on a Square Pitch 673 AT.10 Tube-Sheet Layouts (Tube Counts) on a Triangular Pitch 675 AT.11 Approximate Design Overall Heat Transfer Coefficients (Btu/hr∙ft2.°F) 678 AT.12 Approximate Design Fouling Coefficient Factors (hr∙ft2.°F/Btu) 679 Figures AF.1 Fanning Friction Factor (f) vs. Reynolds Number (Re) Plot 683 AF.2 Psychometric Chart: Low Temperatures: Barometric Pressure, 29.92 in. Hg. 684 AF.3 Psychometric Chart: High Temperatures: Barometric Pressure, 29.92 in. Hg. 685 Index 000

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Book SynopsisVirtually every American woman has a charm or two tucked away somewhere or has inherited a charm bracelet from a relative. Charm collecting has grown into a competitive and popular pastime with an international following. Consider the evidence - eBay lists over 20,000 vintage charms and bracelets daily, and prices for older pieces continue to escalate. This is a much-needed, comprehensive and entertaining guide to charms and charm bracelets, profusely illustrated with over 300 color photographs. It shows the wide variety of styles ranging from gold to plastic and from the 19th century to the present. Readers will learn to date and determine the value of charms and appreciate their history and uses over the years. Collectors, dealers, jewelry and fashion historians, and appraisers will enjoy the many beautiful examples. This new book is a great help for jewelry collectors everywhere.

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Book SynopsisThis book keeps process engineers updated on the effective methodologies that process safety demands. Almost 200 pages of worked examples are included to facilitate understanding. References for further reading, along with charts and diagrams that reflect the latest views and information, make this a completely accessible work.Trade Review"This book will be a most valuable reference source for any chemical engineer who has to conduct or be involved in hazard evaluation studies." (Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, November 2008)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xi List of Tables xiii List of Figures xvii Abbreviations and Acronyms xix Glossary xxi Part I: Hazard Evaluation Procedures Preface 3 Management Overview 11 1 Introduction to the Guidelines 15 2 Preparation for Hazard Evaluations 35 3 Hazard Identification Methods 51 4 Non- Scenario-Based Hazard Evaluation Procedures 71 5 Scenario- Based Hazard Evaluation Procedures 99 6 Selection of Hazard Evaluation Techniques 175 7 Risk- Based Determination of the Adequacy of Safeguards 211 8 Analysis Follow- Up Considerations 233 9 Extensions and Special Applications 257 Part II: Worked Examples and Appendices Preface to the Worked Examples 297 Management Overview of the Worked Examples 299 10 Introduction to the Worked Examples 301 11 Description of the Example Facility and Process 305 12 Hazard Identification for the Example Process 309 13 Research and Development- What- If Analysis 315 14 Conceptual Design- Preliminary Hazard Analysis 327 15 Pilot Plant Operation- HAZOP Study 339 16 Detailed Engineering- Fault Tree and Event Tree Analysis 365 17 Construction/ Start-Up - Checklist Analysis and Safety Review 379 18 Routine Operation - Safety Review for Management of Change 389 19 Routine Operation - HAZOP Study for Cyclic Review 395 20 Plant Expansion- Relative Ranking and HAZOP for a Batch Process 409 21 Incident Investigation- FMEA and HRA 435 22 Decommissioning - What- If/ Checklist Analysis 451 Appendices 462 Selected Bibliography 535 Index 537

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Book SynopsisThe name "Allium" is said to come from the Greek word to avoid because of its offensive smell. The genus Allium includes more than 800 species of which only a few have been cultivated as foods. Many of the other members of this genus are popular with gardeners as easy to maintain perennials, although the smell of some members of the genus can be off-putting. The smell is a consequence of breakdown of sulfur-containing compounds which is a characteristic of this family of plants. Garlic, onions, leeks, chives and other members of the genus Allium occupy a unique position both as edible plants and herbal medicines, appreciated since the dawn of civilization. Alliums have been featured through the ages in literature, where they are both praised and reviled, as well as in architecture and the decorative arts. Garlic pills are top-selling herbal supplements while garlic-based products show considerable promise as environmentally friendly pesticides. The remarkable properties of the alliums can be understood based on the occurrence of a number of relatively simple sulfur-containing chemical compounds ingeniously packaged by nature in these plants. This unique book, with a foreword by 1990 Nobel Laureate E.J. Corey, outlines the extensive history and the fascinating past and present uses of these plants, sorting out fact from fiction based upon detailed scrutiny of historic documents as well as numerous laboratories studies. Readers will be entertained and educated as they learn about early cultivation of garlic and other alliums while being introduced to the chemistry and biochemistry. They will learn how alliums have been portrayed and used in literature, poetry, the arts and how alliums are featured in the world's oldest cookbook. Technical material is presented in a manner understandable to a general audience, particularly through the use of illustrations to simplify more difficult concepts and explain how experimental work is conducted. The book is heavily illustrated with examples of alliums in art, literature, agriculture, medicine and other areas and includes rare botanical drawings of many members of the genus Allium. Essential reading for anyone with a general interest in science, the book is written at a level accessible to experts and non-experts alike. It has sufficient additional detail and references to satisfy both those wanting to know more, as well as researchers in disciplines as diverse as archaeology, medicine, ecology, pharmacology, food and plant sciences, agriculture, and organic chemistry.Trade ReviewThis book brings to mind the poet Horace's formula for successful writing: He wins every hand who mingles profit with pleasure, by delighting and instructing the reader at the same time. Eric Block has certainly mixed the useful and the sweet in his book.I started BlockÆs book as a reviewer and became an admirer. A book that contributes so richly to my teaching and understanding of chemistry is a rare pleasure. -- Stephen R Pruett * ASAPDOI: 10.1021/ed2001889Publication Date (Web): April 18, 2011 *Block writes well and passionately...gives a very balanced assessment of the claims and evidence for the health benefits of eating or taking allium supplements, primarily garlic.The book is well written and illustrated: a particular bonus is the inclusion of 27 coloured botanical prints from a volume of Flora Germanica. It will probably be of most interest to students and researchers familiar with plant biochemistry, but there is also something for those curious about this group of plants that play a prominent role in cooking, culture and chemistry. -- Ian J McEwan * Biochemist e-volution *'Both entertaining, and at the same time a challenging read, there is a lot of valuable information in this book.My hat is off to Eric for the amazing contribution to the world's collection of allium science.' -- Bob Dunkel * The Garlic Press *'Block presents an entertaining and informative account of the history of garlic, onions, and other alliums. This ethnobotanic work is truly interdisciplinary, intended for a wide audience of historians, sociologists, chemists, cooks, botanists, and naturalists.Summing Up: Highly recommended. Academic, professional, and general libraries, all levels.' -- L Swatzell, Southeast Missouri State University * Choice, v 47, No 10 *'...well organized, and presents something for everyone. It should be said right away that this is far from a typical ôchemistryö book due to both the varied content and the style of presentation....it all works rather well together; it is a fine example of how complex chemistry can be contextualized in a fascinating and often entertaining way.' -- Derek A Pratt * Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2010, 49, 2 *'There is some fascinating chemistry told here. Both the chemistry itself and the story of its revelation are given in detail.Within the book there are some fascinating anecdotes - a town in America where it is illegal to attend a theatre after eating raw onions, the resigned reflection that despite its benefits 'garlic mouthwash is unlikely to be a winning consumer product' and the warning that garlic in your socks will come out on your breath. Now there's an experiment any of us can try.' -- David Quick * Education in Chemistry *'...enjoyment of this book should not be limited to scientists. The book is a virtual encyclopedia of garlic and onion facts, and while it may make a necessary addition to the food chemistÆs library, it is something that any foodie, especially a garlic lover, can enjoy.' -- Thomas J Mansell * Food and Foodways, 18: 3, 170-172 *This is a fascinating book written by an authority on the chemistry of the edible alliums, which include garlic, onions, leeks and chives. The book is well written and up-to-date. I can thoroughly recommend this book not just to natural product chemists but also to all those who have grown these plants in the garden or enjoyed eating them. It contains many anecdotes and quotations to enliven a chemist's dinner party. -- Jim Hanson * Chemistry World *What do garlic and onions have in common with gunpowder? A lot. TheyÆre incendiary. They can do harm and they delight. Sulfur is central to their powers. And they helped inspire the work of a chemist who has just published a welcome treatise on the smelly yet indispensable allium family. Dr. BlockÆs book may be the definitive word on the alliums for the moment, but as it and he make clear, there are new flavors to look forward t. -- Harold McGee * The New York Times *This book by Eric Block is a synthesis of his four decades of distinguished work with alliums.His account of this ever-increasing knowledge is accessible and will even entertain readers without a deep knowledge of chemistry.Block may look at the world through garlic-tinged lenses, but in this book he is very good at getting readers to see it his way -- Meriel Jones * Chemistry and Industry *Table of Contents1. Allium Botany and Cultivation, Ancient and Modern; 2. All Things Allium: Alliums in Literature, the Arts and Culture; 3. Allium Chemistry 101: Historical Highlights, Fascinating Facts and Unusual Uses for Alliums; 4. Chemistry in a Salad Bowl: Allium Chemistry and Biochemistry; 5. Alliums in Folk and Complementary Medicine; 6. Alliums in the Environment: Allelopathy and Allium-Derived Attractants, Antibiotics, Herbicides, Pesticides and Repellents

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Book SynopsisThe secret history of the invention that changed everything and became the most profitable product in the world.Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to ''the one device'', as he called it, a mobile phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go.How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won''t hear from Cupertino - based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone''s creation.This deep dive takes you from inside 1 Infinite Loop to nineteenth-century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen''s notorious ''suicide factories''. It''s a first-hand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work - touch screens, Trade ReviewA road map for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. * Financial Times *Merchant tells a far richer story than I — having covered Apple for years as a journalist — have seen before. -- Lev Grossman * New York Times *The best account of the contemporary world’s single greatest technological miracle. * Bloomberg, Must Reads of 2017 *Brian Merchant is a lovely writer... formidable... fascinating. -- Hugo Rifkind * The Times *A remarkable tale... the story it tells is compelling, even addictive - almost as addictive as the iPhone itself * The Wall Street Journal *Delivers its quota of compelling anecdotes... Merchant's investigations have great depth... I have no doubt this book will fly off the shelves. * Evening Standard *A deep dive into the decisions and breakthroughs behind the development of the historic smartphone. * Business Insider, Best Business Books of 2017 *Brian Merchant’s The One Device dives deep into the making of Apple’s iPhone on its 10th anniversary, and [analyses] the implications of this worldchanging innovation. -- Andrew Hill * FT Business Book of the Year 2017 *Apple's culture of reverence and secrecy is no match for Brian Merchant in The One Device. * New York Times Book Review *In terms of breath and depth of research, The One Device is impressive. * Irish Times *A wild ride * San Francisco Chronicle *The One Device is a tour de force. Brian Merchant has dug into the iPhone like no other reporter before him, travelling the world to find the untold stories behind the device’s creation and to uncover the very real human costs that come with making the iPhone. Packed with vivid detail, the book carries the reader from one unexpected revelation to the next with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight. -- Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Billcliffe's work on the furniture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, has been completely revised and redesigned to incorporate all the new information (not to mention pieces of furniture) discovered since the third edition was published 20 years ago.

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly revised edition of the go-to chemical engineering referenceFully updated for the latest advances, this must-have chemical engineering guide serves as a single source for up-to-date physical data, chemical data, and predictive and estimation methods. The Properties of Gases and Liquids, Sixth Edition provides the latest curated data on over 480 compounds and includes a special section devoted to the interpretation of uncertainty in physical property estimation. You will get new coverage of advanced EOSs, advanced computational methods, quantum density functional theory, and semi-empirical combinations. Clear explanations and sample calculations are provided throughout this all-inclusive resource.Coverage includes: Traditional and non-traditional estimation methods Uncertainty Critical properties and related constants Ideal gas properties Saturation properties and virial coefficients Equations

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Book SynopsisManufacturing processes for aircraft components include broad activities consisting of multiple materials processing technologies. This book focuses on presenting manufacturing process technologies exclusively for fabricating major aircraft components. Topics covered in a total of twenty chapters are presented with a balanced perspective on the relevant fundamentals and various examples and case studies. An individual chapter is aimed at discussing the scope and direction of research and development in producing high strength lighter aircraft materials, and cost effective manufacturing processes are also included. Trade Review"This is a MUST have material, and as a certificated Aerospace Manufacturing individual with highest third degree in Engineering/Technology Management, focus on Technology Transfer in Aerospace Industry for sustainable development, I can say without reservation that it’s a book to enrich this innovative generation."— Kayode P. Odimayomi, National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria"I enjoyed reviewing the material Dr. Saha has provided in this book. He has assembled a lot of very complex information and distilled it to a level that can be understood and enjoyed by someone who is not an expert in this field already. He has covered a very broad range of information in a very factual and logical manner."— Billy L. Small, Boeing, USATable of ContentsFundamentals of Aerospace Vehicles. Fundamentals of Building an Aircraft. Major Aircraft Materials and its Classification. Manufacturing Principle and Processes of Major Aircraft Metal Products. Introduction to Composite Materials for Aerospace. Structural and Operating System Components of an Aircraft. Introduction to Manufacturing Processes of Metal Components of an Aircraft. Cold Forming of Flat Sheet. Cold Forming of Plate. Cold Forming of Extrusion. Hot Forming of Flat Sheet, Plate and Extrusion. High Energy Forming and Joining. Tube and Duct Forming. Welding Technology in Aerospace. Metal Cutting and Machining Technology. Abrasive Metal Removal and Cutting Processes. Chemical Metal Removal and Chemical Processing of Metals. Manufacturing Processes of Composite Materials for Aerospace. Measurement and Inspection Methods in Aerospace Manufacturing. Research and Development.

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Book SynopsisBased on a former popular course of the same title, Concepts of Chemical Engineering for Chemists outlines the basic aspects of chemical engineering for chemistry professionals. It clarifies the terminology used and explains the systems methodology approach to process design and operation for chemists with limited chemical engineering knowledge. The book provides practical insights into all areas of chemical engineering with well explained worked examples and case studies. The new edition contains a revised chapter on Process Analysis and two new chapters "Process and Personal Safety" and "Systems Integration and Experimental Design", the latter drawing together material covered in the previous chapters so that readers can design and test their own pilot process systems. This book is a guide for chemists (and other scientists) who either work alongside chemical engineers or who are undertaking chemical engineering-type projects and who wish to communicate with their colleagues and understand chemical engineering principles.Table of ContentsProcess Analysis - The Importance of Mass and Energy Balances; Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering; Concepts of Fluid Flow; An Introduction to Heat Transfer; An Introduction to Mass-Transfer Operations; Scale-Up in Chemical Engineering; An Introduction to Particle Systems; An Introduction to Process Control; Economic Appraisal of Large Projects; Process and Personal Safety; Engineering Statistics. Process Integration, and Experimental Design; Subject Index

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Book SynopsisPresenting the fundamental topics in glass science and technology, this concise introduction includes glass formation, crystallization, and phase separation. Glass structure models, with emphasis on the oxygen balance method, are presented in detail. Several chapters discuss the viscosity, density, thermal expansion, and mechanical properties of glasses as well as their optical and magnetic behavior and the diffusion of ions, atoms, and molecules and their effect on electrical conductivity, chemical durability, and other related behavior. In addition to the effects of atomic structure on the properties of glasses, the effects of phase separation, crystallization, and water content, which are neglected in most texts, are discussed extensively. Glass technology is addressed in chapters dealing with the raw materials for producing glasses, batch calculations, and the melting and fining processes. The compositions, properties, and production of commercial glasses are also presented. A chapter is devoted to the use of thermal analysis in the study of glasses, including their crystallization behavior. This expanded, third edition, includes new chapters on doped vitreous silica and the, often overlooked, role of halides on glass formation and properties. In addition, solutions to all of the exercises at the ends of chapters are included for the first time in this edition. This introductory text is ideal for undergraduates in materials science, ceramics, or inorganic chemistry. It will also be useful to the graduate student, engineer, or scientist seeking basic knowledge of the formation, properties, and production of glass in support of their work.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Principles of Glass Formation; Glass Melting; Immiscibility/Phase Separation; Structures of Glasses; Viscosity of Glass Forming Melts; Density and Thermal Expansion; Transport Properties; Mechanical Properties; Optical and Magnetic Properties; Water in Glasses and Melts; Thermal Analysis of Glasses; Glass Technology; Compositions and Properties of Commercial Glasses; Doped Vitreous Silica; Oxyhalide Glasses

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Book SynopsisExtend the life span of tubular heat exchangers with this bounty of inspection checklists and cost-containment tips. Featuring coverage of the two inspection codes used worldwide, plus techniques of plugging, ferruling, and sleeving, this guide helps you clean exchangers ... make shell-side repairs and alterations ... maintain tubesheets, bonnets, channels, and covers ... handle tube leaks ... increase reboiler capacity and repair reboiler shells ... conduct feedwater heater autopsies to prevent repetition of past design and operation errors ... and much more.

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Book SynopsisConfusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field In-depth review of practices and applications Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Trade Review"This book is a worthy sequel to the author's previous excellent book Distillation Operation. It is a very impressive work covering almost all aspects of process equipment design procedures for distillation columns." Chemical Engineering 19921001 "Every practicing chemical engineer working in or for the process industries, including those who specialize in fractionation and, most certainly, those who do not, should find "Distillation Design" invaluable. ...The content is so totally complete and the presentation is so refreshingly down-to-earth, this book, in many ways, is the best to come along in more than a generation. ...The discussion of new products is astonishingly comprehensive." Chemical Engineering Progress 19920501Table of ContentsPart I: Vapor Liquid Equilibrium.Basic Principles.K-Value Calculation.Experimental and Literature Sources.Part II: Key Fractionation Concepts.Theoretical Stages.x-y Diagrams - Simple Columns.x-y Diagrams--Complex Columns.Application to Multicomponent Distillation--Simple Columns.Application to Multicomponent Distillation--Complex Columns.Part III: Column Process Design.Problem Definition and Basic Decisions.Reflux and Stages: Shortcut Methods.Rigorous Stage by Stage Computation.Part IV: Energy Savings.Energy Saving Designs.Energy Saving Operations.Part V: Tray Efficiency.The Tray Efficiency Concept.Tray Efficiency Prediction.Tray Efficiency in Industrial Columns.Tray Efficiency Testing.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,       authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of ContentsDistillation Troubleshooting.Reflux and Intermediate Feed Inlets for Tray Columns.Reflux and Intermediate Feed Distribution and Liquid Redistribution in Packed Towers.Bottom Section and Column Outlets.Gravity Lines.Instrument, and Access Connections.Tray and Downcomer Layout.Mechanical Requirements for Trays.Internals Unique to Packed Columns.Distillation Overpressure Relief.Column Assembly and Preparation for Commissioning.Column Commissioning.Column Startup and Shutdown.Operation Difficulties.Column Field Testing: Flooding, Foaming, Efficiency, and Troubleshooting.Troubleshooting Reboilers.Condensers, and Reflux Drums.Column Control Philosophy.Reboiler, Condenser, and Pressure Controls.Composition Controls.Miscellaneous Controls.Columns That Did Not Work: Case Histories.Appendices: A: Useful Conversions.B: Revised Equations for Constructing Startup Stability Diagrams.

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Book SynopsisThe ideal review for heat transfer courseMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaumâs Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaumâs Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. 269 solved problems and 92 answered problems Outline format supplies a concise guide to the standard college courses in heat transfer Clear, concise explanations of all heat transfer concepts Complements and supplements the major heat transfer textbooks Appropriate for the following courses: Basic Heat Transfer, Engineering Heat Transfer, Introduction to Heat, Transfer, Heat Transfer, Principles of Heat Transfer Easily-understood review of heat transfer Supports all the major textbooks foTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. One-Dimensional Steady-State Conduction 3. Multidimensional Steady-State Conduction 4. Time-Varying Conduction 5. Fluid Mechanics 6. Forced Convection: Laminar Flow 7. Forced Convection: Turbulent Flow 8. Natural Convection 9. Boiling and Condensation 10. Heat Exchangers 11. Radiation

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Book SynopsisThis edition addresses the increasing global competition and the fact that every industry, business, and service organization is restructuring itself to operate more effectively. Cost-effectiveness and product reliability without excess capacity are the keys to successful activity in business, industry, and government. These keys are the end results of methods engineering.The 13th edition of Methods, Standards, and Work Design will provide practical, up-to-date descriptions of engineering methods to measure, analyze, and design manual work. The text emphasizes both the manual components and the cognitive aspects of work, recognizing the gradual decline of the manufacturing sector and the growth of the service sector. The importance of ergonomics and work design as part of methods engineering emphasizes not only increased productivity, but also to improve worker health and safety, and thus, company bottom-line costs. In the twenty-first century it is essential that the industTable of ContentsNiebel's Methods, Standards, and Work Design 12eChapter 1: Methods, Standards, and Work Design: IntroductionChapter 2: Problem-Solving ToolsChapter 3: Operation AnalysisChapter 4: Manual Work DesignChapter 5: Workplace, Equipment, and Tool DesignChapter 6: Work Environment DesignChapter 7: Design of Cognitive WorkChapter 8: Workplace and Systems SafetyChapter 9: Proposed Method ImplementationChapter 10: Time StudyChapter 11: Performance Rating and AllowancesChapter 12: Standard Data and FormulasChapter 13: Predetermined Time SystemsChapter 14: Work SamplingChapter 15: Indirect and Expense Labor StandardsChapter 16: Standards Follow-Up and UsesChapter 17: Wage PaymentChapter 18: Training and Other Management PracticesAppendices1 Glossary2 Helpful Formulas3 Special Tables

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Book SynopsisSimulation Modeling and Analysis provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and technically correct treatment of all important aspects of a simulation study. The book strives to make this material understandable by the use of intuition and numerous figures, examples, and problems. It is equally well suited for use in university courses, simulation practice, and self-study. The book is widely regarded as the âœbibleâ of simulation and now has more than 172,000 copies in print and has been cited more than 18,500 times. This textbook can serve as the primary text for a variety of courses. It is used in leading industrial and systems engineering departments at Georgia Tech, University of Michigan, University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University, Purdue University, Texas A&M University, Columbia University, University of Washington, and Naval Postgraduate School.Table of Contents1) Basic Simulation Modeling2) Modeling Complex Systems3) Simulation Software4) Review of Basic Probability and Statistics5) Building Valid, Credible, and Appropriately Detailed Simulation Models6) Selecting Input Probability Distributions7) Random-Number Generators8) Generating Random Variates9) Output Data Analysis for a Single System10) Comparing Alternative System Configurations11) Variance-Reduction Techniques12) Experimental Design, Sensitivity Analysis, and Optimization13) Simulation of Manufacturing Systems

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Book SynopsisEngineering Economy presents a crisp, bold new design using color, highlighting and icons to focus on important concepts, terms, equations and decision guidelines. There are new features, new topics (such as ethics and staged decision making), and new online tools; yet no compromise on coverage, examples, or the well-accepted writing style of this popular text. Solved examples, problems and case studies target many of the current engineering challenges in areas such as energy, ethics, the environment, and the worldâs changing economics.McGraw-Hill's Connect, is also available as an optional, add on item. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, how they need it, so that class time is more effective. Connect allows the professor to assign homework, quizzes, and tests easily and automatically grades and records the scores of the student's work. Problems are randomized tTable of ContentsLearning Stage 1 - The Fundamentals1) Foundations of Engineering Economy2) Factors: How Time and Interest Affect Money3) Combining Factors and Spreadsheet Functions4) Nominal and Effective Interest RatesLearning Stage 2 - Basic Analysis Tools5) Present Worth Analysis6) Annual Worth Analysis7) Rate of Return Analysis: One Project8) Rate of Return Analysis: Multiple Alternatives9) Benefit/Cost Analysis and Public Sector EconomicsLearning Stage 2 - Epilogue: Selecting the Basic Analysis ToolLearning Stage 3 - Making Decisions10) Project Financing and Non-economic Attributes11) Replacement and Retention Decisions12) Independent Projects With Budget Limitation13) Breakeven and Payback AnalysisLearning Stage 4 - Rounding Out the Study14) Effects of Inflation15) Cost Estimation and Indirect Cost Allocation16) Depreciation Methods17) After-Tax Economic Analysis18) Sensitivity Analysis and Staged Decisions19) More on Variation and Decision Making under RiskAppendix A - Using Spreadsheets and Microsoft ExcelAppendix B - Basics of Accounting Reports and Business RatiosAppendix C - Code of Ethics for EngineersAppendix D - Alternate Methods For Equivalence CalculationsAppendix E - Glossary of Concepts and Terms

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Overview of Biotherapeutics and Vaccine Industry 2. Industrial Process Design Concepts 3. Single-Use Concepts in Manufacturing 4. Equipment and Automation 5. Facility Design 6. Process Development Routines 7. Production Sources and their Selection 8. Upstream Processing 9. Downstream Processing 1: Recovery Process 10. Downstream Processing 2: Purification Process 11. Downstream Related Methods 12. Analytics 13. Regulatory Aspects 14. Manufacturing Operations 15. Economics

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.Introduction: materials — history, classification, and properties 2. Materials, processes, and design 3. Material properties and microstructure — overview and atom-scale fundamentals 4. Elastic stiffness and stiffness-limited applications 5. Plasticity, yielding and ductility, and strength-limited applications 6. Fracture, fatigue, and fracture-limited applications 7. Materials and heat: thermal properties 8. Materials at high temperatures: diffusion and creep 9. Surfaces: friction, wear, oxidation, corrosion 10. Functional properties: electrical, magnetic, optical 11. Manufacturing processes and microstructure evolution 12. Materials, environment, and sustainability Guided Learning Unit 1: Simple ideas of crystallography Guided Learning Unit 2: Material selection in design Guided Learning Unit 3: Process selection in design Guided Learning Unit 4: Phase diagrams and phase Transformations Appendix A: Material property data

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Design Teams and Project Management 3. Defining the Medical Problem 4. Defining the Engineering Problem 5. Generating Solution Concepts and Preliminary Designs 6. Selecting a Solution Concept 7. Prototyping 8. Detailed Design 9. Testing for Design Verification and Validation 10. Testing in Living Systems 11. Medical Device Standards and Design Controls 12. Regulatory Requirements 13. Ethics in Medical Device Design 14. Beyond Design: The Engineer's Role in Design Transfer, Commercialization, and Post Market Surveillance 15. Collaborating on Multifunctional Teams to Commercialize Medical Products

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Contents Management Science Linear Programming: Model Formulation and Graphical Solution Linear Programming: Computer Solution and Sensitivity Analysis Linear Programming: Modeling Examples Integer Programming Transportation, Transshipment, and Assignment Problems Network Flow Models Project Management Multicriteria Decision Making Nonlinear Programming Probability and Statistics Decision Analysis Queuing Analysis Simulation Forecasting Inventory Management Appendix A: Normal and Chi-Square Tables Appendix B: Setting Up and Editing a Spreadsheet Appendix C: The Poisson and Exponential Distributions Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems The following items can be found on the companion website that accompanies this text: Module A: The Simplex Solution Method Module B: Transportation and Assignment Solution Methods Module C: Integer Programming: The Branch and Bound Method Module D: Nonlinear Programming Solution Techniques Module E: Game Theory Module F: Markov Analysis

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Book SynopsisFrom agricultural soils to the clouds and fogs which influence our weather; from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals; from the food we eat to the structure of biological cells - most of the materials around us are made up of colloids. Colloidal systems are also important in the paper, paint and ink industries, either in the final products or at crucial stages in their manufacture. This book provides an introduction to the area of science which seeks to understand those processes which govern the behaviour of these systems.The emphasis is on providing a sound basic understanding on which later, more advanced study can be built. The book offers a gentle introduction to the author''s two-volume reference book Foundations of Colloid Science, which can be used to take the specialist reader into the latest research literature.Trade Review'the material included represents a selection of core topics that is covered to varying depths ... As an introduction to the subject area it will be a useful book for the serious reader who is seeking quantitative approach to the principles of colloid science.' Times Higher Education Supplement'Intended for a senior undergraduate course or for the many workers in science and industry for whom colloid science is important, but not central, to their concerns. Serves as an introduction to the author's comprehensive, two-volume work, Foundations of Colloid Science.' SciTech Book News, June 1994'will be useful to practising chemists for whom a more detailed knowledge of colloid chemistry would be advantageous' Aslib Book Guide, vol. 59, no. 4, April 1994Robert Hunter's new book will provide a useful and relatively painless initiation for those entering the field of colloid science, and is a handy reference work for the more experienced. It is remarkable value for money and should find its way into the personal libraries of novices and experts alike. * J. Gregory, Polymer International, Vol. 35, No. 1, Sept '94 *This new 'little Hunter' is a teaching text in the classical sense. The text is easy to read, sensibly illustrated and introduces many practical examples. * J Klingler, Ber. Bunsenges. Phys. Chem 99 no 3 591-2. *A succesful book, both in terms of its content and its didactics, which can be recommended to everyone who wants to start in the field of colloids. * J Klingler, Ber. Bunsenges. Phys. Chem 99 no 3 591-2. *Table of Contents1. Characterization of colloidal dispersions ; 2. Microscopic colloidal behaviour ; 3. Determination of particle size ; 4. Flow behaviour ; 5. Thermodynamics of surfaces ; 6. Adsorption at interfaces ; 7. Electrically charged interfaces ; 8. Measuring surface charge and potential ; 9. Particle interaction and coagulation ; 10. Applications of colloid and surface science ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis concise text contains the essential material covered in much longer texts, making it easier for students to understand the key principles. There are chapters on conduction, forced convection, natural convection and radiation. These are integrated in examples which need more than one aspect of heat transfer for solution.Table of ContentsNomenclature ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Conduction ; 3. Forced Convection ; 4. Natural Convection ; 5. Radiation ; Appendix - Properties of air and water. Error function

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Book SynopsisWhen a new technology makes people ill, how high does the body count have to be before protectives steps are taken?Trade Review“The book is well researched and clearly written, with a passionate concern for the impact of carbon disulphide on workers. . . this book will be very appealing to scholars as well as to general readers interested in the history of the rayon industry, the history of occupational health, or the unbridled use of toxic materials by industry.”—Peter Morris, Ambix"It is a fast paced and shocking tale. . . Rather than chart occupational health through a specific industry Fake Silk focuses on the substance, which permits a much broader and deeper reach into politics, economics, environmentalism and culture both in terms of both historical research and its audience."—Social History of Medicine“Action-packed . . . Reading Fake Silk, I could not help but wonder about the manufacturing process behind my T-shirt or the new dress hanging in my closet. Was someone harmed in the making of the kitchen sponge I just unwrapped?”—Science“Thanks to Paul Blanc’s extensively researched study we learn that. . . As the industry expanded, so did the number of victims suffering from the manufacturing process through exposure to the toxic solvent. They, as workers in the critical step, had suffered hallucinations and muscle and nerve dysfunction, and even died, from the toxic solvent carbon disulphide (disulfide). Their story is told sympathetically in this highly readable volume.” —Anthony S. Travis, Royal Society of Chemistry Historical Group Newsletter“In a time when many occupational physicians in developed countries will not see much classical occupational disease, this book is a timely reminder of the risks resulting from poorly controlled workplace exposures. Read it as a warning to understand the background to what happened in the viscose rayon industry and to quicken consciences for future prevention.”—Ron McCaig, Journal of Occupational Medicine“Interesting and engaging” —Catherine Mills, The Review of English Studies "This book provides a much needed dimension often missing in histories of rayon-producing corporations. . . .many readers will appreciate the assembling of facts concerning carbon disulfide's use."— Mary Schoeser, Textile History"Paul Blanc's book compellingly chronicles the all-too-real dangers behind the production of ‘fake’ silk. A terrifying exposé of what happens when the textile business puts profits before health."—Alison Matthews David, author of Fashion Victims:The Dangers of Dress Past and Present“This is an essential read for all interested in the history of occupational disease and of our increasing knowledge, yet failure to implement, the controls needed to reduce the risk of preventable disease and premature death.”—Sir Anthony Newman Taylor, Imperial College, London“Blanc's meticulous research has yielded a calm and overwhelming indictment of the murderous treatment that rayon workers worldwide have endured at the hands of their corporate masters.”—Eric Frumin, Health and Safety Director, US trade union federation Change to Win“A shocking story. Blanc draws back the curtain on the corporate deceit and neglect connected to products that have come to epitomize modern life.”— Frederick Rowe Davis, author of Banned: A History of Pesticides and the Science of Toxicology“A fascinating investigation into the colorful century-long history of a pernicious industrial hazard. A cautionary must-read for anyone who cares about eco-friendly living and integrity too.”—Don Katz, founder, Audible.com

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