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Book SynopsisImprovements in the accuracy, computational cost, and reliability of computational techniques for high-frequency electromagnetics (including antennas, microwave devices and radar scattering applications) can be achieved through the use of 'high-order' techniques. This book outlines these techniques by presenting high-order basis functions, explaining their use, and illustrating their performance. The specific basis functions under consideration were developed by the authors, and include scalar and vector functions for use with equations such as the vector Helmholtz equation and the electric field integral equation. The book starts by considering the approximation of scalar functions, and explores the error in some of those representations. Singular functions (those that are unbounded) are also considered, since these often arise in practical EM problems. The authors then discuss the approximation of vector functions, and summarize the various classes of vector basis functions that have been used by the professional community. Following this, they present higher-order basis functions for the most common cell shapes used in finite element analysis procedures. Finally, they consider some of the implementation details associated with the use of these functions for integral equation/method of moments formulations and differential equation/finite element method approaches. This book provides an essential introduction to these techniques for researchers, graduate students and practicing professionals in the discipline of computational electromagnetics.Trade Review'Higher-Order Techniques in Computational Electromagnetics caters to the needs of serious researchers, programmers, and scientists in the field of computational electromagnetics (CEM). The authors are Prof. Roberto D. Graglia of the Politecnico di Torino in Italy and Prof. Andrew F. Peterson of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, who are both top-notch experts on this subject. This is the fifth title in the Mario Boella Series on Electromagnetism, published by a collaboration between the Institution of Engineering and Technology and SciTech Publishing. The series editor is Prof. Piergiorgio (George) L.E. Uslenghi, who contributed a foreword to the book. With almost 400 pages of encyclopedic information, this is a full-size book containing a lot of rigorous and useful information - it's not bedtime reading! It is a good reference book and will be kept on a conveniently accessible shelf of every active CEM researcher's bookcase.' -- Levent Gürel * IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine *Table of Contents Chapter 1: Interpolation, Approximation, and Error in One Dimension Chapter 2: Scalar Interpolation in Two and Three Dimensions Chapter 3: Representation of Vector Fields in Two and Three Dimensions Using Low Degree Polynomials Chapter 4: Interpolatory Vector Bases of Arbitrary Order Chapter 5: Hierarchical Bases Chapter 6: The Numerical Solution of Integral and Differential Equations Chapter 7: An Introduction to High Order Bases for Singular Fields

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Now she extends her expert guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin’s fascinating explanations of how herd animals think — describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories — and how to analyze their behavior, will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively. You’ll learn to become a skilled observer of animal movement and behavior, and detailed illustrations will help you set up simple and efficient facilities for managing a small herd of 3 to 25 cattle or pigs, or 5 to 100 goats or sheep.

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Book SynopsisWiring the World is a cultural and social history that explores how the large Anglo-American cable companies won out over alternative visions. Through telegram prices, visions for world peace, scientific innovation, and the role of the nation-state, Simone M. Müller traces globalization's diverse paths and close ties to business and politics.Trade ReviewBased on a clear knowledge of the state of the art, while adopting a solid methodology and robust concepts, Muller is able to provide a fresh history of the development of telegraph networks during the nineteenth century in a truly global perspective. -- Pascal Griset, Sorbonne Wiring the World is a story not only of technical and entrepreneurial achievement but of imperial rivalry, the rise of professions, complex cultural interactions, far-reaching social changes, and a remapping of the meaning of maritime space. Focusing on one of the major developments of the communications revolution-the linking together of much of the world with submarine cable lines in the era before World War I-Simone M. Muller's carefully crafted study contributes significantly to the history and theory of globalization. -- Emily S. Rosenberg, editor of A World Connecting, 1870-1945 (Harvard University Press, 2012) By reconstructing the social networks that linked nineteenth-century British, German, and American North Atlantic telegraph promoters, Wiring the World provides us with a wealth of intriguing and sometimes startling insights into the cultural significance of the Atlantic cable-one of the most iconic technological innovations of the age. -- Richard R. John, author of Network Nation: Inventing American Telecommunications An excellent resource for communications history. Highly recommended. CHOICE A valuable and illuminating analysis. Connections Based on voluminous research, and written in a clear and accessible fashion, Wiring the World is a notable contribution to the history of globalization and technology. -- Duncan Bell Times Literary Supplement The endnotes and bibliography make this book a valuable tool for scholars interested in further research on North Atlantic cable telegraphy. By introducing actor-network theory into the history of telecommunications, Muller has led the way to further advances in the field. -- Daniel Headrick American Historical ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Class of 1866 1. Networking the Atlantic 2. The Battle for Cable Supremacy 3. The Imagined Globe 4. Weltcommunication 5. The Professionalization of the Telegraph Engineer 6. Cable Diplomacy and Imperial Control 7. The Wiring of the World Appendix: Actors of Globalization Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIndulge your sweet tooth all year long with honey’s many seasonal flavors. Use avocado honey to add depth to April’s baby carrots; spice up your July peaches with sourwood honey; and add some cranberry honey to November’s Thanksgiving spread. This delightful book is filled with bits of honey lore and beekeeping history to sweeten your exploration of the varied and delicious ways you can use honey every day.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains a complete presentation of all branches essential for the development of gear units, in particular that of cylindrical gears. The main subareas are geometry, load capacity, gear noise, design process, quality assurance, materials, heat treatment, and manufacturing. Further topics covered are material selection, strength values, the creation of drawings as well as practical design examples. The used technical terms and standards are based on the internationally valid and applied ISO standards. This book provides the basis for practical calculations and detailed analyses. It addresses graduate engineers in research, development and manufacturing departments as well as students and postgraduates in mechanical and plant engineering, as well as in automotive, aerospace and marine engineering.With the purchase of this book, you also receive a free personal access code to download the eBook.

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Book SynopsisDevon Strong was a farmer and bison rancher in the Western United States whose utterly unique approach to biodynamic agriculture and animal husbandry, stemming as it did from his profound connection with the spirituality of the (Native North American) Lakota people, was just beginning to draw worldwide interest at the time of his early and unexpected death in late 2015.Devon Strong twice led workshops and presentations at the Goetheanum in Switzerland on his merging of biodynamic practices with the traditional Lakota buffalo ceremony. This book -- which includes his unfinished manuscript Taking Life Seriously, all of his published articles, as well as reports and remembrances from both his own family and leading figures of the international biodynamic movement -- is both Devon's final word on the legacy of his singular way of relating to land and animals, and a loving tribute to his vision, inspiration, and intentions for the future of agriculture.

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Book SynopsisEW 101 has been a popular column in the Journal of Electronic Defense for a number of years. This compilation of tutorial articles from JED provides introductory level electronic warfare instruction for students of the discipline.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Basic Mathematical Concepts - dB Values and Equations. The Link Equation for ALL EW Functions. Link Issues in Practical EW Applications. Relations in Sherical Triangles. EW Applications of Spherical Trigonometry. Antennas - Antenna Parameters and Definitions. Types of Antennas. Parameter Tradeoffs in Parabolic Antennas. Phased Array Antennas. Receivers - Crystal Video Receiver. IFM Receiver. Tuned Radio Frequency Receiver. Superheterodyne Receiver. Fixed Tuned Receiver. Channelized Receiver. Bragg Cell Receiver. Compressive Receiver. Digital Recievers. Receiver Systems. Receiver Sensitivity. FM Sensitivity. Digital Sensitivity. EW Processing - Processing Tasks. Determining Values of Parameters. Deinterleaving. Operator Interface. Modern Aircraft Operator Interface. Operator Interface in Tactical ESM Systems. Search - Definitions and Parametric Constraints. Narrowband Frequency Search Strategies. The Signal Environment. Look-Through. LPI Signals - Low-Probability-of Intercept Signals. Frequency-Hopping Signals. Chirp Signals. Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Signals. Some Real-World Considerations. Emitter Location - The Role of Emitter Location. Emitter Location Geometry. Emitter Location Accuracy. Amplitude-Based Emitter Location. Interferometer Direction Finding. Interferometric DF Implementation. Direction Finding Using the Doppler Principle. Time of Arrival Emitter Location. Jamming - Classifications of Jamming. Jamming-to-Signal Ratio. Burn-Through. Cover Jamming. Range Deceptive Jamming. Inverse Gain Jamming. AGC Jamming. Velocity Gate Pull-Off. Deceptive Techniques Against Monopulse Radars. Decoys - Types of Decoys. RCS and Reflected Power. Passive Decoys. Active Decoys. Saturation Decoys. Seduction Decoys. Effective RCS Through an Engagement. Simulation - Definitions. Computer Simulation. Engagement Scenario Model. Operation Interface Simulation. Practical Considerations in Operator Interface Simulation. Emulation. Antenna Emulation. Receiver Emulation. Threat Emulation. Threat Antenna-Pattern Emulation. Multiple-Signal Emulation. Appendix A. About the Author. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the bestselling "Artech House EW 100" series is dedicated entirely to the practical aspects of electronic warfare against enemy communication. Like its predecessors, EW 103 presents a series of highly informative and easy-to-comprehend tutorials, along with insightful introductory and connective material that helps practitioners understand how each aspect fits together. From communications math, receiving systems, and signals, to communications emitter location, intercept, and jamming, this comprehensive volume covers all the key topics in the field.This title includes CD-ROM and Slide Rule! The CD-ROM contains time-saving formulas in spreadsheet format for the calculation of propagation losses, received signal strength, effective range, jamming to signal ratio and other important values. The book also comes packaged with a unique antenna and propagation slide rule for quick communication link calculations.Table of ContentsIntroduction.; Communications Math.; Communication Receiving Systems.; Communications Signals.; Tactical Communication Radio Propagation.; Communications Emitter Location.; Communication Intercept.; Communications Jamming.; Detection of LPI Signals.; Jamming of LPI Signals.; Appendix of Problems with Solutions.

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Book SynopsisThe Top 10 Sunday Times BestsellerNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREOscar Nominated For Best Picture and Best Adapted ScreenplaySet amid the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASA's African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America's space program.Before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of professionals worked as Human Computers', calculating the flight paths that would enable these historic achievements. Among these were a coterie of bright, talented African-American women. Segregated from their white counterparts, these colored computers' used pencil and paper to write the equations that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.Moving from World War II through NASA's golden age, touching on the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the women's rights movement, Hidden Figures interweaves a rich history of mankind's greatest adventure with the intimate stories of five courageous women whose work forever changed Trade ReviewA TIME Magazine Top 10 Nonfiction Book of 2016 ‘Clearly fueled by pride and admiration, a tender account of genuine transcendence and camaraderie.The story warmly conveys the dignity and refinements of these women’ New York Times Book Review ‘Much as Tom Wolfe did in ‘The Right Stuff’, Shetterly moves gracefully between the women’s lives and the broader sweep of history … Shetterly blends impressive research with an enormous amount of heart in telling these stories … Genuinely inspiring book’ Boston Globe ‘A fascinating and important document about the hitherto unknown impact of NASA’s endeavours’ BBC Sky at Night magazine ‘Shetterly’s highly recommended work offers up a crucial history that had previously and unforgivably been lost. We’d do well to put this book into the hands of young women who have long since been told that there’s no room for them at the scientific table’ Library Journal ‘Inspiring and enlightening’ Kirkus ‘Exploring the intimate relationships among blackness, womanhood, and 20th-century American technological development, Shetterly crafts a narrative that is crucial to understanding subsequent movements for civil rights’ Publishers Weekly ‘This an is incredibly powerful and complex story, and Shetterly has it down cold. The breadth of her well-documented research is immense, and her narrative compels on every level. The timing of this revelatory book could not be better, and book clubs will adore it’ Booklist ‘Meticulous … the depth and detail that are the book’s strength make it an effective, fact-based rudder with which would-be scientists and their allies can stabilise their flights of fancy’ Seattle Times

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Book SynopsisWhere will you be when the zombie apocalypse hits? Trapping yourself in the basement? Roasting the family pet? Beheading reanimated neighbors? No way. You ll be building fortresses, setting traps, and hoarding supplies, because you, savvy survivor, have snatched up your copy of The Maker's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse before it s too late. This indispensable guide to survival after Z-day, written by hardware hacker and zombie anthropologist Simon Monk, will teach you how to generate your own electricity, salvage parts, craft essential electronics, and out-survive the undead.,p>Take charge of your environment: Monitor zombie movement with trip wires and motion sensors Keep vigilant watch over your compound with Arduino and Raspberry Pi surveillance systems Power zombie defense devices with car batteries, bicycle generators, and solar power Escape imminent danger: Repurpose old disposable cameras for zombie-distracting flashbangs Open doors remotely for a successful sprint homeTable of ContentsChapter 1: Apocalypse BasicsChapter 2: Generating ElectricityChapter 3: Using ElectricityChapter 4: Zombie AlarmsChapter 5: Surveillance and Raspberry PiChapter 6: Add Remote Access and Detect Open DoorsChapter 7: Environmental MonitoringChapter 8: Building a Control Center for Your BaseChapter 9: Zombie DistractorsChapter 10: Communicating with Other SurvivorsChapter 11: Haptic CommunicationAppendix A: PartsAppendix B: SkillsAppendix C: Arduino Primer

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Book SynopsisFruit production is one of the most challenging areas of organic growing, and those wanting to grow fruit organically have often found it difficult to obtain the necessary technical information. Essential reading for serious gardeners, smallholders, small-scale organic growers and farmers wishing to diversify their crop range, this book covers the organic cultivation of all of the most popular pome and stone fruits, strawberries, cane and bush fruits. For each fruit crop, advice and information is given on the latest suitable varieties and rootstocks, growing systems, pruning and training, crop care, harvesting, storage, pest and disease management. Individual chapters cover organic principles and conversion, soil fertility, crop nutrition, weed and habitat management, and protected production. Also the market for organic fruit, retail opportunities and other important outlets is analysed. A chapter by Roy Cook is provided on the important subject of viticulture.

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Book SynopsisBrian Cosgrove's classic introduction to the world of microlight flying has endeared itself to several generations of pilots. To read a 'Cossy' has been the advice given to candidates for the CAA's microlight examinations since the book was first published in the early days of the sport. Now in its eighth edition, the text has been thoroughly revised to bring current information to enthusiasts around the world. It also provides a real understanding and recognition of the factors that influence safe flight. Approved by the BMAA Panel of Examiners.

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR AVAILABLE ON NETFLIXWhen William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods, followed by the most severe famine in fifty years, brought it to its knees. Like the majority of the population, William''s family were farmers. They were totally reliant on the maize crop. By the end of 2001, after many lean and difficult years, there was no more crop. They were running out of food had nothing to sell and had months until they would be able to harvest their crop again.Forced to leave school at 14 years old, with no hope of raising the funds to go again, William resorted to borrowing books from the sTrade Review‘THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND is the inspiring story of a young man in Africa who used the only resources available to him to build a windmill and elevate the lives and spirits of those in his community. William Kamkwamba's achievements with wind energy should serve as a model of what one person, with an inspired idea, can do to tackle the crisis we face. His book tells a moving and exciting story.’Al Gore, former Vice President and Nobel Laureate ‘A moving, touching, important story. One more reminder of…how powerful the human spirit can be.’Seth Godin, author ‘One of the best books I have ever read.’Mark Frauenfelder, boingboing.net “William is one of the bright young stars of the future and serves as an inspiration for other young people who want to know what they can do to help.” Bishop Desmond Tutu

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Book SynopsisDerived from the 28th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK), this book focuses on the current interest of the phasing out of antibiotic use in poultry and covers in-depth interactions between the bird, its diet and potential pathogens. It also demonstrates the understanding of the gut health in the 21st century of commercial poultry and flocks and the ultimate safety of poultry product in the human food chain.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Gastrointestinal structure and functional development 3: Gut flora 4: Nutritional effects 5: Pathology 6: Immunological and pathogen control 7: Monitoring and practical experience

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Book SynopsisDairy goats have long been considered an important source of income for rural populations, providing the opportunity for profitable and sustainable diversity for small farms. Their importance is also increasing in intensive feeding systems and in large farms. They are highly adaptable due to their unique feeding habits and have become popular livestock animals in a range of environments, from temperate grasslands to subtropical, semi-arid and mountainous areas. Moreover, goat milk products are finding a growing acceptance in the world market and research has increased in feeding strategies for improved productivity and quality. Examining all aspects of dairy goat feeding and nutrition, this book represents a long awaited review of recent scientific research and updated techniques. Chapters discuss aspects such as the modelling and production of goat's milk as well as the estimation of nutrient requirements and food intake of goats.Table of Contents1: Nutrition and Quality of Goat Milk 2: Mathematical Modelling of Goat Lactation Curves 3: Lipids of Goats Milk: Origin, Composition and Main Sources of Variation 4: Protein Components of Goat Milk 5: Aromatic and Nutritonal Quality of Goat Milk 6: Energy and Protein Requirements of Goats 7: Feed Intake 8: Feeding Behaviour and Intake of Goats Browsing on Mediterranean Shrublands 9: Grazing Management of Dairy Goats on Mediterranean Herbaceous Pastures 10: Feeding Management of Dairy Goats in Intensive Systems 11: Goat Nutrition for Fibre Production 12: Metabolic and Nutritional diseases

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Book SynopsisOlive culture is growing rapidly, and expanding all over the world outside traditional centres of olive growth and production. Olives are not only a significant food source, but also contribute to human health and are becoming popular in health-conscious diets far beyond their Mediterranean origins. Reviewing an extensive array of literature from both a theoretical and practical perspective, this comprehensive guide deals with all aspects of olive culture, from its history, origins and traditional techniques to the latest horticultural procedures and basic physiology. The book's accessible and broadly illustrated format makes it an indispensable text for students, interested individuals and both active and amateur horticulturists.Table of Contents1: History of olive growing 2: Olive origin and classification 3: Morphology and taxonomy of the olive 4: Structure and composition of the olive fruit 5: Acreage, number of trees of olive oil and table olives 6: Rootstocks 7: Major trends in olive farming systems in the European Union 8: Climatic and soil conditions 9: Flower bud induction and differentiation 10: Flowering, pollination, fertilization, fruiting 11: Alternate bearing 12: Fruit thinning 13: Systems of planting and canopy training 14: Propagation of olive trees 15: Olive irrigation 16: Water use efficiency by olives 17: Stress induced proline and mannitol accumulation 18: Mineral nutrition of olive trees 19: Growth and salt tolerance of olives 20: Pruning 21: Olive ripening 22: Olive fruit harvesting 23: Olive varieties 24: Table olives 25: Olive oil extraction, storage, quality, certification and authenticity 26: Olive mill products and environmental impact of olive oil production"

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Book SynopsisFrom Steven Johnson, the bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From, comes How We Got to Now, the companion book to his six-part BBC One television series exploring the power and the legacy of great ideas.How did photography bring about social reform? What connects refrigeration to Hollywood? And how did our battle against dirt help create smartphones? In this story of ingenious breakthroughs and unsung heroes, Steven Johnson explores the essential innovations that changed the world and how we live in it.'A new Steven Johnson book is something not to be missed. The author has become the leading writer on how inventions happen' Daniel Finkelstein, The Times, Books of the Year'Graceful and compelling ... you'll find yourself exhilarated' The New York Times Book Review'Readable, entertaining, and a challenge to any jaded sensibility that has become inured to the everyday miracles all around us' Peter Forbes, Guardian'This nimble history of invention . . .is a many-layered delight' Nature

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to introduce the reader to the design, development, and evaluation processes of new Green Chemistry methodologies. A comprehensive introductory text, it takes a broad view of the subject and integrates a wide variety of topics. Topics covered include: alternative feedstocks, environmentally benign synthetic methodologies, designing safer chemical products, new reaction conditions, alternative solvents and catalyst development, and the use of biosynthesis and biomimetic principles. The reader is introduced to the new evaluation process that encompasses the health and environmental impact of a synthetic pathway from choice of starting materials through to target molecule. Throughout the text, comparisons and contrasts with classical methodologies are offered as illustrative examples. This accessible text is aimed at all those involved with the design, manufacture, use and disposal of chemicals and their products - especially synthetic chemicals at the graduate and professiTrade ReviewAs the summary of a vision, the book is brilliant. One can feel the enthusiasm of the authors throughout...I see it as a vehicle for initiating a fruitful dialogue between chemical producers and regulatory enforcers without the confrontation, which often characterizes such interactions. * Martyn Poliakoff, Green Chemistry, February *Its is an introductory text taking a broad view and intergrating a wide range of topics including synthetic methodologies, alternative solvents and catalysts, biosynthesis and alternative feedstocks. There are exercises for students and the last chapter deals with future trends' AslibTable of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. What is Green Chemistry? ; 3. Tools of Green Chemistry ; 4. Principles of Green Chemistry ; 5. Evaluating the Impacts of Chemistry ; 6. Evaluating Feedstocks and Starting Materials ; 7. Evaluating Reaction Types ; 8. Evaluation of Methods to Design Safer Chemicals ; 10. Future Trends in Green Chemistry

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and practical collection of tips and tricks to outsmart all kinds of garden pests, written by one of Britain’s most influential gardeners.If you have ever waged war against squirrels to prevent them from ransacking your garden, you will know that they are wily beasts, who can find loopholes in the most cunning of defences. In this comprehensive guide, Anne Wareham recommends a host of ingenious anti-pest stratagems to protect your garden from a range of foes.Includes:* advice on dealing with all kinds of creatures, from rabbits, deer, snails and slugs to mites, beetles and bacteria – as well as weeds, the weather, people and much more* Advice is also offered on how to resist fatuous horticultural trends and ignore so-called experts.* Admitting that some pests can't be beaten, the book also advises when you should grow a different plant rather than prolonging the fight.* Author Anne Wareham is a well-known gardening expert and has been described by the Telegraph as one of Britain’s most influential gardeners.Entertaining and practical, this is an honest book of advice that will be appreciated and enjoyed by amateur and professional gardeners alike. Ideal for father's day.Trade ReviewA witty guide to fiendish anti-pests stratagems for all kinds of little critters * The Bookseller *

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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.A practical medium- and heavy-duty truck systemsFeaturing more than 100 in-depth lab exercises, this hands-on guide provides the practice you need to succeed as a medium- and heavy-duty truck service technician. The labs meet and exceed NATEF standards. Every system is thoroughly covered--from electrical and lighting to brakesand transmissions.Each lab includes: Objective of the lab Safety precautions Tools needed to complete the lab Challenging review questions help to reinforce the topics covered and are patterned after the typical questions found on the ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certification tests (T3 through T8). Written by an expert with decades of experience as an automotive and diesel technician anTable of ContentsCh 1: Introduction into the Diesel Industry LabCh 2: Safety LabCh 3: Tools and Measuring Equipment LabCh 4: Basic Electrical LabCh 5: Magnetism LabCh 6: Battery LabCh 7: Starting Systems LabCh 8: Charging Systems LabCh 9: Lighting and Wiring LabsCh 10: Computer System LabsCh 11: Advanced Computer System LabsCh 12: Mobile HVAC LabsCh 13: Heating and AC Controls LabCh 14: Tires Wheels and Wheel End SystemsCh 15: Frame and SuspensionsCh 16: Steering SystemsCh 17: Trailers and Fifth WheelsCh 18: Hydraulic BrakesCh 19: Air Brake Foundation BrakesCh 20: Air Brake Air SystemCh 21: Anti-Lock Brake SystemsCh 22: Drive LinesCh 23: ClutchesCh 24: Drive AxlesCh 25: Single Countershaft Manual TransmissionsCh 26: Automated Manual TransmissionsCh 27: Automatic TransmissionsCh 28: Allison Automatic TransmissionCh 29: PMICh 30: Auxilliary Power Units

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Book SynopsisFor anyone already practicing, or turning to, biodynamic gardening and farming methods, numerous detailed questions arise, such as:* How do you make and use the key preparations, such as horn manure and horn silica?* How do you develop living, fertile soil?* Which treatments are best for controlling weeds, pests and disease?This manual, fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams and photographs, provides the answers. The book covers* all aspects of making and using biodynamic preparations and composts* managing the health of plants* controlling weeds and pests* working with cosmic rhythms* combatting common diseases such as mildew* working with seeds, pastes and root dips* care of fruit trees and vinesThis second edition also has extensive new chapters on large-scale farming, including livestock and cereal cultivation, and vegetable farming. The whole book has also been completely revised and updated.Although the technical aspects of biodynamic growing are exhaustively covered, the author also considers the human qualities necessary for this kind of agriculture to succeed.This is an invaluable guide for all biodynamic growers to have to hand daily.Trade Review'The definitive practical manual for biodynamic farmers and gardeners, with a section on viticulture.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific Medical Network Review

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Book SynopsisA biodynamic farm is an integrated, holistic organism which balances animal husbandry with growing a range of plants, crops and trees. Balance is of the utmost importance, and will result in a sustainable farm.This book focuses in depth on one aspect of biodynamic farming: growing crops. It addresses all aspects of crop husbandry, from the nature of plants and issues of land use to cultivating grassland, weed control, crop rotation, seeds and sowing, and growing cereals, row crops, legumes, fodder crops and herbs.This is a comprehensive overview of crops and cropping for biodynamic farmers, written by experts in their field.

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Book SynopsisIn preparing the sixth edition of Estimating Construction Costs the author has retained the fundamental concepts of estimating that have made the book successful for many years. All of the example problems have been revised with more explanations regarding assumptions used in the calculations. This edition has reorganized and consolidated chapters to increase the clarity of the subject matter for the reader. Extensive new sections have been added on equipment, including graders equipped with GPS, and methods of calculating depreciation, investment, and operating costs of construction equipment. The computer estimating chapter is revised with additional material on the use of computers in preparing estimates for bidding purposes.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Bid documents Chapter 3 Estimating Process Chapter 4 Conceptual Cost Estimating Chapter 5 Cost of Construction Labor and Equipment Chapter 6 Handling and Transporting Meterial Chapter 7 Earthwork and Excavation Chapter 8 Highways and Pavements Chapter 9 Foundations Chapter 10 Concrete Structures Chapter 11 Steel Structures Chapter 12 Carpentry Chapter 13 Roofing and Flashing Chapter 14 Masonry Chapter 15 Floor Systems and Floor Finishes Chapter 16 Painting Chapter 17 Plumbing Chapter 18 Electric WiringChapter 19 Sewerage SystemsChapter 20 Water Distribution SystemsChapter 21 Total Cost of Engineering ProjectsChapter 22 Computer EstimatingAppendix Example Bid DocumentsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide to raising chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys in your backyard, with over 400 photographs. It is an expert manual on keeping poultry in the garden: rearing, housing, breeding and maintaining health. It includes instructions for making a poultry house from recycled materials, as well as essential information on feeding, hygiene, treating ailments, and good poultry husbandry. It features advice on preparing birds and eggs for competitive exhibition. Poultry keeping has hugely increased in popularity. Whether your interest is in collecting fresh eggs to eat, owning a pet, keeping a pure breed, or achieving some self sufficiency, poultry are the ideal companions. Choosing a breed that is appropriate for the space available, as well as one that is suitable for your requirements is discussed. There is advice on achieving success in breeding with an incubator, selecting a broody hen, rearing chicks by hand and exhibiting poultry. This informative and authoritative guide, written by a leading expert and international poultry judge, provides all you need to know to become a confident poultry keeper.

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Book SynopsisLaika is a homeless stray living on the streets of Moscow when she is picked by the Space Programme to be the first ever animal launched into orbit! But her rocket disappears and everyone thinks Laika is lost forever. Now you'll discover in Owen Davey's imaginative story that Laika was rescued by a loving new owner and found her true home on a planet far, far away.Trade ReviewThere is also plenty to explore in Owen Davey's Laika the Astronaut - the artwork gives the story of Laika the canine astronaut real charm. Laika is plucked from the streets of Moscow and launched into space only to be seemingly lost forever when things go wrong. Davey gives a delightful alternative ending which children and adults alike will appreciate. -- The Bookseller * VANESSA LEWIS *

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Book SynopsisThe Adjustable Spanner is the product of thirty years' collecting and original research, fired by Ron Geesin's acquisition of the SLIK adjustable spanner that hung in his father's garage. At the core of this book is a concise history of this much-maligned tool. Serious and comical observations parallel its chequered life, from its bent beginnings in the blacksmith's shop to over-designed and lovingly engineered treasures from the small Birmingham machinist. Around this core are discussions and findings about components and construction on the practical side, and patents, registered designs and trade marks on the design protection side. Emerging from history, we take a closer look at uses and especially abuses, immerse ourselves in an analysis of types and styles, and dive deeply into the histories of the inventors and makers. You will be amazed at the engineering diversity required to produce these most fanciful but essential supports to the Industrial Revolution.Trade ReviewThe adjustable spanner is a much maligned tool producing many barked knuckles and rounded nuts but Ron Geesin reveals so much of what has gone into this particular ‘fits-all’ tool. To my mind this book has it all: human drama, technological change and wide ranging variety of data and photos. Definitely one for anyone with a curious mind, who wants to know why and when. Very good -- Dave Girdler, Velocette Owners Club * Velocette Owners Club *

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Book SynopsisBringing together the experience of three top academic experts in breeding procedure, this up-to-date second edition of Managing Breeds for a Secure Future examines breeding and genetics at a level accessible to all. This new edition has been revised to cover emerging debates in animal breeding and includes domestic species such as dogs and horses. The authors skilfully use a clear discussion of theoretical genetics to explain its practical applications to a wide audience of livestock and domestic animal breeders. Specific examples are provided throughout to illustrate how decisions regarding breeding and management relate back to genetic theory. Advice is given on all areas pertaining to the process of responsible breed management from selecting pairs and mating systems to registry functions and long-term management. Current topics of interest covered include: breeding for robustness and disease resistance, international movement of livestock, and preserving endangered breeds. Breed associations are also discussed in depth with particular emphasis on how reducing common conflicts can secure the future of breeds for generations to come. This practical book offers a comprehensive examination of breeding practices aimed at livestock and dog breeders of all abilities and experience levels. The first edition was published by The Livestock Conservancy.

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Book SynopsisThis handy reference is an ideal companion to Pipe Trades Pocket Manual by the same author. This book enables pipefitters to solve difficult problems they will face in their work by providing instructions and calculations for common and unusual tasks.

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Book SynopsisGuide to the properties and uses of Southern African Wood is a fully illustrated, scientifically accurate guide to the characteristics, properties and uses of wood from 140 Southern African tree species. Species treatments include information on conservation status, uses, mechanical properties, durability, identification features, woodworking properties and comments from wood users on workability. Photographs of tree bark, untreated and treated wood, end-grain macrographs, as well as worked items. Provides information on historical uses, where trees grow, availability and sustainability of the woods and the practicalities of harvesting and processing. Superior quality text and excellent reproduction and printing. The only commercially available book which focuses on the properties of Southern African wood, written in a style that will appeal to a wide audience: professional woodworkers, designers, architects, wood dealers and wood collectors, hobbyists, botanists and anyone interested in trees and wood. A must-have for all who love wood and trees!

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Book SynopsisMaynard Davies shares his lifetime's knowledge of the art of smoking and curing in this manual, explaining how to choose the best raw ingredients, build one's own smokehouse and the secrets of making the best sausage.

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Book SynopsisThis book answers the need for a practical, hands-on guide for assessing power stability in real time, rather than in offline simulations. Since the book is primarily geared toward the practical aspects of the subject, theoretical background is reduced to the strictest minimum. For the benefit of readers who may not be quite familiar with the underlying theoretical techniques, appendices describing key algorithms and theoretical issues are included at the end of the book. It is an excellent source for researchers, professionals, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students.Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. 1 The Real-Time and Study-Mode Data Environment in Modern SCADA/EMS (Sudhir Virmani and Savu C. Savulescu). 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 SCADA/EMS Architectures. 1.3 Integrating Stability Applications with the SCADA/EMS. 1.4 References. 2 Overview of Key Stability Concepts Applied for Real-Time Operations (Savu C. Savulescu). 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 In Search of the Stability Limits. 2.3 Transient and Voltage Stability Limits. 2.4 Steady-State Stability Limits. 2.5 Concluding Remarks. 2.6 References. Annex 1-1. Reactive Power Steady-State Stability Criterion dΔQ/dV. 3 LIPA Implementation of Real-Time Stability Monitoring in a CIM Compliant Environment (Loris Arnold, Janos Hajagos, Susan M. Manessis, and Anie Philip). 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Static and Dynamic Security Assessment at LIPA. 3.3 Benchmarking the Real-Time Stability Application. 3.4 Practical Experience and Outlook. 3.5 References. 4 Real-Time Stability Monitoring at the Independent System Operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dusko Vickovic and Roland Eichler). 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Interim Implementation of Real-Time Stability Assessment at NOS BiH. 4.3 Real-Time Stability Assessment in the New SCADA/EMS Environment. 4.4 Conclusions and Recommendations. 4.5 References. Annex 4-1. TSL, TTC, and the Stability Envelope. Annex 4-2. Siemens Implementation of the Continuation Power Flow. 5 Experience with Real-Time Stability Assessment at Transelectrica (Horia S. Campeanu, Cornel Erbasu, and Cornel Aldea). 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Security Assessment Philosophy and Criteria. 5.3 Real-Time Steady-State Stability Assessment and Monitoring. 5.4 Off-Line Stability Tools in Support of System Operations. 5.5 Conclusions and Outlook. 5.6 References. 6 Implementation of Online Dynamic Security Assessment at Southern Company (Kip Morison, Lei Wang, Fred Howell, James Viikinsalo, and Alan Martin). 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 DSA Implementation Fundamentals. 6.3 Transient Security Assessment Implementation at Southern Company. 6.4 Conclusions. 6.5 References. Annex 6-1. Further Details of the DSA Software and Hardware Architecture. Description of the Core DSA Software. Online DSA Implementation Using DSATools. 7 Online Security Assessment for the Brazilian System?A Detailed Modeling Approach (Jorge L. Jardim). 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Security Criteria and Functions. 7.3 Solution Methods and Architecture. 7.4 Practical Implementation Aspects. 7.5 User Interface And Performance. 7.6 Concluding Remarks. 7.7 Acknowledgments. 7.8 References. 8 Dynamic Network Security Analysis in a Load Dispatch Center (Guenther Beissler, Olaf Ruhle, and Roland Eichler). 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Siemens Approach to Dynamic Security Assessment. 8.3 Case Studies: Challenges, Implementation Approach, and Solution Features. 8.4 References. Annex 8-1. Further Dynamic Simulation Capabilities. Time Frame for Dynamic Simulations. Simulation in the Frequency Domain. Eigenvalue and Modal Analysis. 9 Real-Time Transient Security Assessment in Australia at NEMMCO (Stephen J. Boroczky). 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Transient Security Assessment at NEMMCO. 9.3 Performance and Reliability. 9.4 Experience, Benefits, and Outlook. 9.5 References. 10 Online Voltage Security Assessment in the Hellenic Interconnected System (Costas Vournas, George Christoforidis, and Thierry Van Cutsem). 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 The Control Center of HTSO. 10.3 Online VSA in the Hellenic System. 10.4 Use of Online VSA For Arming Load-Shedding Protection. 10.5 Conclusion. 10.6 References. Annex 10-1. Quasi-Steady-State Simulation. Principle of the QSS Approximation. Handling of Frequency in QSS Simulation. QSS Model of the Synchronous Machine and its Regulations. Numerical Integration of the QSS Model. 11 The Real-Time Supervision of Transmission Capacity in the Swedish Grid (Lars Sandberg and Klas Roudén). 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Prior and Current Application Development at SVK. 11.3 Voltage Security Assessment with SPICA. 11.4 Benefiting from the Knowledge of the Current Transmission Capacity. 11.5 Additional SPICA Functionality. 11.6 Summary. Appendix A Dimo?s Approach to Steady-State Stability Assessment: Methodology Overview, Numerical Example, and Algorithm Validation (Roberto D. Molina Mylius, Martín Cassano, and Savu C. Savulescu). A.1 Methodology Overview. A.2 Numerical Example?Independent Testing of Algorithm Implementation. A.3 Benchmarking the Methodology. A.4 Conclusions. A.5 References. Appendix B SIME: A Comprehensive Approach to Transient Stability (Mania Pavella, Daniel Ruiz-Vega, and Mevludin Glavic). B.1 Introduction. B.2 Basic Formulation. B.3 Preventive SIME. B.4 Emergency SIME. B.5 Postface. B.6 References. Notation. Abbreviations and Acronyms. Appendix C Detection and Evaluation of Stability Constrained (Marius Pomarleanu and Savu C. Savulescu). C.1 Introduction. C.2 Approach. C.3 Conclusions. C.4 References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTompkins/White/Bozer/Tanchoco is the leading facilities planning book on the market, today. Its blending of breadth and depth of coverage are unmatched. Thousands of engineering students and practitioners have used the book to prepare them to design new facilities and expand or renovate existing facilities. The book combines applied aspects with proven quantitative methodologies. It carries the reader through the entire process of planning facilities, regardless of the application settings for the facilities.Table of ContentsPart One DEFINING REQUIREMENTS 1 Chapter One INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 Facilities Planning Defined 3 1.2 Significance of Facilities Planning 9 1.3 Objectives of Facilities Planning 12 1.4 Facilities Planning Process 13 1.5 Strategic Facilities Planning 18 1.6 Developing Facilities Planning Strategies 21 1.7 Examples of Inadequate Planning 24 1.8 Summary 26 References 27 Problems 28 Chapter Two PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND SCHEDULE DESIGN 30 2.1 Introduction 30 2.2 Product Design 32 2.3 Process Design 36 2.4 Schedule Design 47 2.5 Facilities Design 63 2.6 Summary 70 References 72 Problems 74 Chapter Three FLOW SYSTEMS, ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS, AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS 83 3.1 Introduction 83 3.2 Flow Systems 84 3.3 Material Flow System 88 3.4 Departmental Planning 97 3.5 Activity Relationships 113 3.6 Space Requirements 119 3.7 Summary 129 References 129 Problems 131 Chapter Four PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 137 4.1 Introduction 137 4.2 The Employee–Facility Interface 138 4.3 Restrooms 146 4.4 Food Services 151 4.5 Health Services 156 4.6 Barrier-Free Compliance 157 4.7 Office Facility Planning 160 4.8 Summary 170 References 170 Problems 171 Part Two DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES: CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 173 Chapter Five MATERIAL HANDLING 175 5.1 Introduction 175 5.2 Scope and Definitions of Material Handling 176 5.3 Material Handling Principles 179 5.4 Designing Material Handling Systems 181 5.5 Unit Load Design 186 5.6 Material Handling Equipment 204 5.7 Estimating Material Handling Costs 209 5.8 Safety Considerations 210 5.9 Summary 212 References 212 Problems 213 Appendix 5B Material Handling Equipment 215 Chapter Six LAYOUT PLANNING MODELS AND DESIGN ALGORITHMS 292 6.1 Introduction 292 6.2 Basic Layout Types 294 6.3 Layout Procedures 296 6.4 Algorithmic Approaches 302 6.5 Department Shapes and Mail Aisles 342 6.6 Simulated Annealing and Genetic Algorithms 344 6.7 Multi-Floor Facility Layout 351 6.8 Commercial Facility Layout Packages 354 6.9 The Impact of Change 355 6.10 Developing Layout Alternatives 362 6.11 Summary 363 References 366 Problems 369 Part Three FACILITY DESIGN FOR VARIOUS FACILITIES FUNCTIONS 383 Chapter Seven WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS 385 7.1 Introduction 385 7.2 Missions of a Warehouse 387 7.3 Functions in the Warehouse 389 7.4 Receiving and Shipping Operations 391 7.5 Dock Locations 414 7.6 Storage Operations 415 7.7 Order Picking Operations 432 7.8 Summary 443 References 443 Problems 444 Chapter Eight MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS 448 8.1 Introduction 448 8.2 Fixed Automation Systems 451 8.3 Flexible Manufacturing Systems 453 8.4 Single-Stage Multimachine Systems 456 8.5 Reduction in Work-in-Process 458 8.6 Just-in-Time Manufacturing 459 8.7 Facilities Planning Trends 467 8.8 Summary 468 References 469 Problems 470 Chapter Nine FACILITIES SYSTEMS 473 9.1 Introduction 473 9.2 Structural System Performance 474 9.3 Enclosure Systems 477 9.4 Atmospheric Systems 481 9.5 Electrical and Lighting Systems 490 9.6 Life Safety Systems 500 9.7 Sanitation Systems 505 9.8 Building Automation Systems 508 9.9 Facilities Maintenance Management Systems 510 9.10 Summary 510 References 511 Problems 511 Part Four DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES 515 Chapter Ten QUANTITATIVE FACILITIES PLANNING MODELS 517 10.1 Introduction 517 10.2 Facility Location Models 518 10.3 Special Facility Layout Models 569 10.4 Machine Layout Models 577 10.5 Conventional Storage Models 580 10.6 Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems 608 10.7 Order Picking Systems 627 10.8 Fixed-Path Material Handling Models 642 10.9 Waiting Line Models 671 10.10 Simulation Models 701 10.11 Summary 705 References 705 Problems 709 Part Five EVALUATING, SELECTING, PREPARING, PRESENTING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MAINTAINING 743 Chapter Eleven EVALUATING AND SELECTING THE FACILITIES PLAN 745 11.1 Introduction 745 11.2 Evaluating Facilities Plans 748 11.3 Selecting the Facilities Plan 802 11.4 Summary 803 References 803 Problems 804 Chapter Twelve PREPARING, PRESENTING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MAINTAINING THE FACILITIES PLAN 807 12.1 Introduction 807 12.2 Preparing the Facilities Plan 807 12.3 Presenting the Facilities Plan 831 12.4 Implementing the Facilities Plan 834 12.5 Maintaining the Facilities Plan 836 12.6 Summary 839 References 839 Problems 840 INDEX 841

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Book SynopsisLameness is one of the major ailments of dairy cows. The distress it causes to the afflicted animals is reflected in decreased milk yields and an increase in infertility. Over the past twenty years, there has been a continuous programme of research in Britain and overseas into all aspects of the disease. In particular, our understanding of the changes in hoof growth around the time of calving has greatly increased. This enlarged and completely revised new edition takes into account all the recent research findings and presents the results in a readable manner. The highly illustrated text is fully referenced for students who wish to enquire further, but above all it is a straightforward manual for the practical use of those dealing with dairy cows.

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Book SynopsisChris has tried to show the tractors carrying out a wide range of tasks. His concise text explains what is going on in the pictures. He includes some basic technical specifications such as power outputs so that the reader can roughly compare different tractors and have an idea of the size and capability of each. The 41 tractors chosen come from 25 marques. Many of the tractor manufacturers have parent companies, some of which own a number of tractor makers. Chris gives these details as well as the country of assembly and/or manufacture. Tractor enthusiasts will enjoy this book, but it is particularly designed to be an introduction for visitors to rural shows, farm parks and country bookshops.Table of Contents1. Case IH MXU130X 2. Case IH MX285 3. Case IH STX450 Quadtrac 4. Caterpillar Challenger 55 5. Challenger MT765B 6. Challenger MT855B 7. Claas Ares 697ATZ 8. Claas Challenger 95 E 9. David Brown 1490 10. Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 6.00 S 11. Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 165 MK3 12. Fendt Favorit 512 C 13. Fendt 716 Vario TMS 14. Fiat 880-5 DT 15. Ford 8210 Generation III 16. Hurlimann Master H-6165 17. International 1255XL 18. JCB Fastrac 2155 19. JCB Fastrac 3190 Plus 20. John Deere 6820 21. John Deere 8530 22. John Deere 9620 23. Lamborghini 1306 Turbo 24. Landini Powermaster 180 25. Leyland 272 Synchro 26. Marshall 802 27. Massey Ferguson 6290 28. Massey Ferguson 7490 29. Massey Ferguson 8460 30. McCormick MC120 Power 6 31. McCormick MTX150 32. McCormick XTX185 XtraSpeed 33. MB-trac 1000 34. New Holland 7840 35. New Holland TM175 36. New Holland T8040 37. Renault Ares 640RZ 38. Renault Ares 836RZ 39. Same Antares II 110 40. Valtra T191 41. Zetor Forterra 11741/4C

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date coverage of welding metallurgy aspects and weldability issues associated with Ni-base alloys Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Nickel-Base Alloys describes the fundamental metallurgical principles that control the microstructure and properties of welded Ni-base alloys. It serves as a practical how-to guide that enables engineers to select the proper alloys, filler metals, heat treatments, and welding conditions to ensure that failures are avoided during fabrication and service. Chapter coverage includes: Alloying additions, phase diagrams, and phase stability Solid-solution strengthened Ni-base alloys Precipitation strengthened Ni-base alloys Oxide dispersion strengthened alloys and nickel aluminides Repair welding of Ni-base alloys Dissimilar welding Weldability testing High-chromium alloys used in nuclear power applications With its excellent balance between thTable of ContentsPreface xiii 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Ni-base Alloy Classification 2 1.1.1 Commercially Pure Nickel Alloys 2 1.1.2 Solid-Solution Strengthened Alloys 3 1.1.3 Precipitation-Strengthened Alloys 4 1.1.4 Other Specialty Alloys 5 1.2 History of Nickel and Ni-base Alloys 5 1.3 Corrosion Resistance 11 1.4 Nickel Alloy Production 12 References 14 2. Alloying Additions, Phase Diagrams, and Phase Stability 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 General Influence of Alloying Additions 16 2.3 Phase Diagrams for Solid-Solution Alloys 20 2.3.1 The Ni-Cu System 20 2.3.2 The Ni-Cr System 21 2.3.3 Ni-Mo System 22 2.3.4 The Ni-Fe-Cr System 22 2.3.5 Ni-Cr-Mo System 24 2.4 Phase Diagrams for Precipitation Hardened Alloys—„¶′ƒnFormers 26 2.5 Phase Diagrams for Precipitation-Hardened Alloys—„¶″ƒnFormers 30 2.6 Calculated Phase Stability Diagrams 33 2.7 PHACOMP Phase Stability Calculations 40 References 43 3. Solid-Solution Strengthened Ni-base Alloys 47 3.1 Standard Alloys and Consumables 47 3.2 Physical Metallurgy and Mechanical Properties 51 3.3 Welding Metallurgy 57 3.3.1 Microstructural Evolution in the Fusion Zone 57 3.3.2 Heat Affected Zone 81 3.3.3 Postweld Heat Treatment 82 3.4 Mechanical Properties of Weldments 91 3.4.1 Hydrogen Effects 91 3.4.2 Postweld Heat Treatment 93 3.5 Weldability 100 3.5.1 Fusion Zone Solidification Cracking 100 3.5.2 HAZ Liquation Cracking 118 3.5.3 Avoiding Solidification and Liquation Cracking 123 3.5.4 Ductility-Dip Cracking 128 3.6 Corrosion Resistance 143 3.7 Case Studies 149 3.7.1 Pitting Corrosion in MONEL® Welds 149 References 150 4. Precipitation-Strengthened Ni-base Alloys 157 4.1 Standard Alloys and Consumables 158 4.2 Physical Metallurgy and Mechanical Properties 161 4.3 Welding Metallurgy 173 4.3.1 Microstructural Evolution in the Fusion Zone 173 4.3.2 Heat-Affected Zone 201 4.3.3 Postweld Heat Treatment 204 4.4 Mechanical Properties of Weldments 206 4.5 Weldability 207 4.5.1 Solidification Cracking 208 4.5.2 HAZ Liquation Cracking 223 4.5.3 Strain-Age Cracking 235 References 248 5. Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys and Nickel Aluminides 255 5.1 Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys 255 5.1.1 Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy 255 5.1.2 Welding Metallurgy 259 5.1.3 Summary of the Weldability of ODS Alloys 268 5.2 Nickel Aluminide Alloys 268 5.2.1 Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy 268 5.2.2 Weldability of the Ni-Aluminides 272 5.2.3 Summary of the Weldability of Nickel Aluminide Alloys 276 References 278 6. Repair Welding of Ni-base Alloys 281 6.1 Solid-Solution Strengthened Alloys 281 6.2 Precipitation-Strengthened Alloys 283 6.2.1 Alloy 718 284 6.2.2 Waspaloy 295 6.3 Single Crystal Superalloys 298 6.3.1 Control of Single Crystal Weld Repairs 302 6.3.2 Solidification Cracking 314 6.3.3 Optimizing Processing Parameters 317 References 324 7. Dissimilar Welding 327 7.1 Application of Dissimilar Welds 327 7.2 Influence of Process Parameters on Fusion Zone Composition 328 7.3 Carbon, Low Alloy and Stainless Steels 331 7.3.1 Determining Weld Metal Constitution 332 7.3.2 Fusion Boundary Transition Region 334 7.3.3 Weldability 342 7.4 Postweld Heat Treatment Cracking in Stainless Steels Welded with Ni-base Filler Metals 347 7.5 Super Austenitic Stainless Steels 349 7.6 Dissimilar Welds in Ni-base Alloys—Effect on Corrosion Resistance 357 7.7 9%Ni Steels 357 7.7.1 Physical Metallurgy of 9%Ni Steels 357 7.7.2 Hot Cracking of Ni-base Deposits 361 7.8 Super Duplex Stainless Steels 363 7.9 Case Studies 364 7.9.1 Postweld Heat Treatment Cracking of Thick Section Welds in Alloy 800H Made withENiCrFe-2 Filler Metal 364 7.9.2 Alloy 925 Welded with ERNiCrMo-15 (INCO-WELD 725NDUR) for Manufacturing Vacuum Insulated Oil Patch Tubing 367 7.9.3 Corrosion-Fatigue of Alloy 625 Weld Overlays 369 7.9.4 Overlay of “Safe-End” Welds using High-Cr, Ni-base Filler Metals 373 References 376 8. Weldability Testing 379 8.1 Introduction 379 8.1.1 Weldability Testing Approaches 380 8.1.2 Types of Weldability Test Techniques 380 8.2 The Varestraint Test 381 8.2.1 Technique for Quantifying Weld Solidification Cracking 383 8.2.2 Technique for Quantifying HAZ Liquation Cracking 386 8.3 Modified Cast Pin Tear Test 388 8.4 The Sigmajig Test 392 8.5 The Hot Ductility Test 394 8.6 The Strain-to-Fracture Test 399 8.7 Other Weldability Tests 401 References 402 Appendix A Composition of Wrought and Cast Nickel-Base Alloys 403 Appendix B Composition of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Consumables 409 Appendix C Corrosion Acceptance Testing Methods 415 Appendix D Etching Techniques for Ni-base Alloys and Welds 419 Author Index 423 Subject Index 431

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Book SynopsisThe Horten Ho229 effectively one of the Luftwaffe''s legendary secret projects or so-called wonder weapons was one of the most enigmatic aircraft designs to emerge from World War 2. In terms of design it was in some ways a precursor of the ''stealth'' concept and when viewed in relation to its contemporaries, it was clearly years ahead of its time. The Ho 229 was planned as the first of the next generation of German jet fighters to follow on from the Messerschmitt Me 262. The intention was to create a high-speed cannon-equipped fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft, which saw figures such as Goering, Galland and Lippisch involved in its development, commenced flight testing in December 1944 and it was planned to re-equip the Me 163 equipped JG 400 with the Ho 229 later in the war.This book charts in detail the development and operational record of the Horten Ho 229. One of the prototypes J3 survives in the USA and the book will included specially commissioned photographs of this survivor. In total, the book will have some 200 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, alongside highly detailed scale drawings, the latter produced by Arthur Bentley, another leading authority on the Horten design.

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Book SynopsisMedicinal Natural Products: A Biosynthetic Approach, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to natural products from a biosynthetic perspective, focussing on the metabolic sequences leading to various classes of natural products.Trade Review"Students should be empowered for a deductive analysis of the presented substances." (Arzneimittelforschung, December 2009) "This new edition is an excellent text that is unrivaled in both its scope and overall coverage of natural products biosynthesis." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, August 2009) "There is no question that this is the best book available on the biosynthesis and bio-organic chemistry of medicinally important natural products." (Education in Chemistry, September 2009)Table of Contents1 About this book, and how to use it 1 The subject 1 The aim 1 The approach 2 The topics 2 The figures 2 Further reading 3 What to study 3 What to learn 3 Nomenclature 3 Conventions regarding acids, bases, and ions 4 Some common abbreviations 4 Further reading 5 2 Secondary metabolism: the building blocks and construction mechanisms 7 Primary and secondary metabolism 7 The building blocks 8 The construction mechanisms 11 Alkylation reactions: nucleophilic substitution 12 Alkylation reactions: electrophilic addition 12 Wagner–Meerwein rearrangements 15 Aldol and Claisen reactions 15 Imine formation and the Mannich reaction 18 Amino acids and transamination 20 Decarboxylation reactions 22 Oxidation and reduction reactions 24 Dehydrogenases 24 Oxidases 26 Monooxygenases 26 Dioxygenases 26 Amine oxidases 27 Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases 27 Phenolic oxidative coupling 28 Halogenation reactions 28 Glycosylation reactions 31 Elucidating biosynthetic pathways 34 Further reading 38 3 The acetate pathway: fatty acids and polyketides 39 Fatty acid synthase: saturated fatty acids 39 Unsaturated fatty acids 44 Uncommon fatty acids 53 Prostaglandins 58 Thromboxanes 64 Leukotrienes 64 Polyketide synthases: generalities 66 Polyketide synthases: macrolides 68 Polyketide synthases: linear polyketides and polyethers 90 Diels–Alder cyclizations 96 Polyketide synthases: aromatics 96 Cyclizations 99 Post-polyketide synthase modifications 103 Starter groups 116 Further reading 131 4 The shikimate pathway: aromatic amino acids and phenylpropanoids 137 Aromatic amino acids and simple benzoic acids 137 Phenylpropanoids 148 Cinnamic acids and esters 148 Lignans and lignin 152 Phenylpropenes 156 Benzoic acids from C6C3 compounds 157 Coumarins 161 Aromatic polyketides 166 Styrylpyrones, diarylheptanoids 166 Flavonoids and stilbenes 167 Flavonolignans 173 Isoflavonoids 174 Terpenoid quinones 178 Further reading 184 5 The mevalonate and methylerythritol phosphate pathways: terpenoids and steroids 187 Mevalonic acid and methylerythritol phosphate 188 Hemiterpenes (C5) 192 Monoterpenes (C10) 193 Irregular monoterpenes 204 Iridoids (C10) 206 Sesquiterpenes (C15) 210 Diterpenes (C20) 223 Sesterterpenes (C25) 234 Triterpenes (C30) 234 Triterpenoid saponins 242 Steroids 247 Stereochemistry and nomenclature 247 Cholesterol 248 Phytosterols 251 Vitamin D 256 Steroidal saponins 259 Cardioactive glycosides 265 Bile acids 275 Adrenocortical hormones/corticosteroids 277 Semi-synthesis of corticosteroids 277 Progestogens 287 Oestrogens 290 Androgens 296 Tetraterpenes (C40) 298 Higher terpenoids 306 Further reading 306 6 Alkaloids 311 Alkaloids derived from ornithine 311 Polyamines 311 Pyrrolidine and tropane alkaloids 312 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids 324 Alkaloids derived from lysine 326 Piperidine alkaloids 326 Quinolizidine alkaloids 328 Indolizidine alkaloids 330 Alkaloids derived from nicotinic acid 331 Pyridine alkaloids 331 Alkaloids derived from tyrosine 336 Phenylethylamines and simple tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids 336 Modified benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids 346 Phenethylisoquinoline alkaloids 359 Terpenoid tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids 363 Amaryllidaceae alkaloids 365 Alkaloids derived from tryptophan 366 Simple indole alkaloids 366 Simple β-carboline alkaloids 369 Terpenoid indole alkaloids 369 Quinoline alkaloids 380 Pyrroloindole alkaloids 385 Ergot alkaloids 387 Alkaloids derived from anthranilic acid 395 Quinazoline alkaloids 395 Quinoline and acridine alkaloids 396 Alkaloids derived from histidine 398 Imidazole alkaloids 398 Alkaloids derived by amination reactions 400 Acetate-derived alkaloids 401 Phenylalanine-derived alkaloids 401 Terpenoid alkaloids 406 Steroidal alkaloids 406 Purine alkaloids 413 Caffeine 413 Saxitoxin and tetrodotoxin 416 Further reading 417 7 Peptides, proteins, and other amino acid derivatives 421 Peptides and proteins 421 Ribosomal peptide biosynthesis 422 Peptide hormones 426 Thyroid hormones 426 Hypothalamic hormones 427 Anterior pituitary hormones 429 Posterior pituitary hormones 430 Pancreatic hormones 432 Interferons 433 Opioid peptides 434 Ribosomal peptide toxins 434 Enzymes 438 Non-ribosomal peptide biosynthesis 438 Modified peptides: penicillins, cephalosporins, and other β-lactams 458 Penicillins 458 Cephalosporins 465 Other β-lactams 469 Cyanogenic glycosides 476 Glucosinolates 477 Cysteine sulfoxides 480 Further reading 481 8 Carbohydrates 485 Monosaccharides 485 Oligosaccharides 490 Polysaccharides 493 Aminosugars and aminoglycosides 498 Further reading 507 Index 509

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Book SynopsisAn understanding of the extended finite element method (XFEM) is critical for users, developers, researchers, and engineers working on industrial products. The first guide to the foundations of XFEM and its implementation, this book demystifies the theory behind this method and makes it accessible to anyone with previous knowledge of FEM.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 The Finite Element Method 2 1.2 Suitability of the Finite Element Method 9 1.3 Some Limitations of the FEM 11 1.4 The Idea of Enrichment 16 1.5 Conclusions 19 2 A Step-by-Step Introduction to Enrichment 23 2.1 History of Enrichment for Singularities and Localized Gradients 25 2.2 Weak Discontinuities for One-dimensional Problems 38 2.3 Strong Discontinuities for One-dimensional Problem 58 2.4 Conclusions 61 3 Partition of Unity Revisited 67 3.1 Completeness, Consistency, and Reproducing Conditions 67 3.2 Partition of Unity 68 3.3 Enrichment 69 3.4 Numerical Examples 86 3.5 Conclusions 95 4 Advanced Topics 99 4.1 Size of the Enrichment Zone 99 4.2 Numerical Integration 100 4.3 Blending Elements and Corrections 108 4.4 Preconditioning Techniques 116 5 Applications 125 5.1 Linear Elastic Fracture in Two Dimensions with XFEM 125 5.2 Numerical Enrichment for Anisotropic Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics 130 5.3 Creep and Crack Growth in Polycrystals 133 5.4 Fatigue Crack Growth Simulations 138 5.5 Rectangular Plate with an Inclined Crack Subjected to Thermo-Mechanical Loading 140 6 Recovery-Based Error Estimation and Bounding in XFEM 145 6.1 Introduction 145 6.2 Error Estimation in the Energy Norm. The ZZ Error Estimator 147 6.3 Recovery-based Error Estimation in XFEM 151 6.4 Recovery Techniques in Error Bounding. Practical Error Bounds. 174 6.5 Error Estimation in Quantities of Interest 179 7 Φ-FEM: An Efficient Simulation Tool Using Simple Meshes for Problems in Structure Mechanics and Heat Transfer 191 7.1 Introduction 191 7.2 Linear Elasticity 194 7.3 Linear Elasticity with Multiple Materials 204 7.4 Linear Elasticity with Cracks 208 7.5 Heat Equation 212 7.6 Conclusions and Perspectives 214 8 eXtended Boundary Element Method (XBEM) for Fracture Mechanics and Wave Problems 217 8.1 Introduction 217 8.2 Conventional BEM Formulation 218 8.3 Shortcomings of the Conventional Formulations 226 8.4 Partition of Unity BEM Formulation 228 8.5 XBEM for Accurate Fracture Analysis 228 8.6 XBEM for ShortWave Simulation 235 8.7 Conditioning and its Control 243 8.8 Conclusions 245 9 Combined Extended Finite Element and Level Set Method (XFE-LSM) for Free Boundary Problems 249 9.1 Motivation 249 9.2 The Level Set Method 250 9.3 Biofilm Evolution 256 9.4 Conclusion 269 10 XFEM for 3D Fracture Simulation 273 10.1 Introduction 273 10.2 Governing Equations 274 10.3 XFEM Enrichment Approximation 275 10.4 Vector Level Set 280 10.5 Computation of Stress Intensity Factor 282 10.6 Numerical Simulations 288 10.7 Summary 300 11 XFEM Modeling of Cracked Elastic-Plastic Solids 303 11.1 Introduction 303 11.2 Conventional von Mises Plasticity 303 11.3 Strain Gradient Plasticity 312 11.4 Conclusions 323 12 An Introduction to Multiscale analysis with XFEM 329 12.1 Introduction 329 12.2 Molecular Statics 330 12.3 Hierarchical Multiscale Models of Elastic Behavior -- The Cauchy-Born Rule 336 12.4 Current Multiscale Analysis -- The Bridging Domain Method 338 12.5 The eXtended Bridging Domain Method 340 References 344 Index 345

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Book SynopsisDo you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? This book covers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Understanding the Fundamentals of Electronics 7 Chapter 1: What Is Electronics and What Can It Do for You? 9 Chapter 2: Manipulating Electricity to Make Something Happen 19 Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance 37 Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors 63 Chapter 5: Curling Up with Coils and Crystals 89 Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors 109 Chapter 7: Cramming Components into Chips 139 Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List 163 Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty 187 Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Staying Safe 189 Chapter 10: Sussing out Schematics 213 Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits 233 Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits 255 Part III: Putting Theory into Practice 279 Chapter 13: Exploring Some Simple Circuits 281 Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less 305 Part IV: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 15: Ten Exciting Electronics Extras 331 Chapter 16: Ten Great Sources for Electronics Parts 341 Appendix: Internet Resources 345 Index 349

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Book SynopsisDO-IT-YOURSELF Here''s the fun and easy way to start building circuits for your projects Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you! Inside you''ll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you''ll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more. Stuff You Need to Know * The tools you need and how to use them * How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards * Basic techniques for creating any circuit * How to make and rTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Working Basics for Electronic-ers 5 Chapter 1: The Toolbox 7 Chapter 2: Basic Techniques 23 Part II: Building Circuits 41 Chapter 3: Using a Solderless Breadboard 43 Chapter 4: Building a Printed Circuit Board 59 Chapter 5: Building a Prototype 73 Chapter 6: Building from a Published Schematic 95 Part III: Cables and Connectors 127 Chapter 7: Terminals and Connectors 129 Chapter 8: Wiring for Wireless Radio 159 Chapter 9: Mastering Power 185 Chapter 10: Audio and Sensitive Connections 205 Part IV: Measuring and Testing 231 Chapter 11: Meet the Test Equipment 233 Chapter 12: Measurements That Test Your Circuits and Projects 251 Part V: Maintaining Electronic Equipment 287 Chapter 13: Who Let the Smoke Out? 289 Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Cool (Stuff) 307 Chapter 15: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 317 Chapter 16: Electronics in Motion 329 Chapter 17: Getting Rid of Interference and Noise 337 Part VI: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 18: Ten Circuitbuilding Secrets 349 Chapter 19: Ten Circuit First-Aid Techniques and Supplies 353 Glossary 357 Appendix A: Circuitbuilding Resources 365 Index 373

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