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Book SynopsisThis is the third edition of a popular introductory guide to the function and future of the air cargo supply chain, an industry which responded with remarkable efficiency when faced with the challenges and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It reviews the role & strategy of air cargo and its contribution to world trade.Table of Contents1 Basics of Air Logistics; 2 Integrators; 3 Ground Handling; 4 Airports; 5 History; 6 Security; 7 Special Cargoes; 8 The Multimodal Family; 9 Technology in Air Logistics; 10 The Environment Challenge; 11 Career Opportunities in Air Logistics; 12 Views of the Future; 13 Glossary of Common Terms

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the connection between digital fabrication and the design build studio in both academic and professional studios.The book presents 17 essays and cases studies from well-known scholars and practitioners, including Kengo Kuma, Joseph Choma, Dan Rockhill, Keith Zawistowski, and Marie Zawistowski, whose theoretical and practical work addresses design build at various levels. Four introductory essays trace the history of the design build movement, exploring the emergence of design build in the pedagogy of the Bauhaus, the integration of technology into architectural design, and the influence of the act of making on the design build studio. The rest of the book is divided into two parts; the first part looks at traditional pedagogical models for the design build studio, and the second part focuses on experimental methods used in design build programs. Together, these works discuss human behavior, social-cultural trends, and motivations in socially minded studios Table of ContentsForward: Learning by Doing at the Bauhaus Preface: Informality and Temporary Introduction: Design-Build Studios and Technology Transfer Art of Making 1. Pedagogical Models Design/Built Program at Kennesaw State University Making to Construct Design Thinking Folding Research into Teaching Beyond (the) Building: Fabricating a Design Build Program on the Arabian Peninsula 2. Experimental Methods Studio 804, Inc. Virginia Tech La Riviera Bistro Practicing for Practice Two Scales of Approach, Tulane’s Design Build Programs Borboletta Poetic Systems Energy Flow Across Enclosures 3. Conclusion Digital Fabrication by Kengo Kuma Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTransformers are becoming a core part of many neural network architectures, employed in a wide range of applications such as NLP, Speech Recognition, Time Series, and Computer Vision. Transformers have gone through many adaptations and alterations, resulting in newer techniques and methods. Transformers for Machine Learning: A Deep Dive is the first comprehensive book on transformers.Key Features: A comprehensive reference book for detailed explanations for every algorithm and techniques related to the transformers. 60+ transformer architectures covered in a comprehensive manner. A book for understanding how to apply the transformer techniques in speech, text, time series, and computer vision. Practical tips and tricks for each architecture and how to use it in the real world. Hands-on case studies and code snippets for theory and practical real-world analysis using the tools and libraries, all ready to run in GoogTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Author Bios Foreword Preface Contributors Deep Learning and Transformers: An Introduction 1.1 DEEP LEARNING: A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE1.2 TRANSFORMERS AND TAXONOMY 1.2.1 Modified Transformer Architecture 1.2.1.1 Transformer block changes 1.2.1.2 Transformer sublayer changes 1.2.2 Pretraining Methods and Applications 1.3 RESOURCES 1.3.1 Libraries and Implementations 1.3.2 Books 1.3.3 Courses, Tutorials, and Lectures 1.3.4 Case Studies and Details Transformers: Basics and Introduction 2.1 ENCODER-DECODER ARCHITECTURE 2.2 SEQUENCE TO SEQUENCE 2.2.1 Encoder 2.2.2 Decoder 2.2.3 Training 2.2.4 Issues with RNN-based Encoder Decoder 2.3 ATTENTION MECHANISM 2.3.1 Background 2.3.2 Types of Score-Based Attention 2.3.2.1 Dot Product (multiplicative) 2.3.2.2 Scaled Dot Product or multiplicative 2.3.2.3 Linear, MLP, or additive 2.3.3 Attention-based Sequence to Sequence 2.4 TRANSFORMER 2.4.1 Source and Target Representation 2.4.1.1 Word Embedding 2.4.1.2 Positional Encoding 2.4.2 Attention Layers 2.4.2.1 Self-Attention 2.4.2.2 Multi-Head Attention 2.4.2.3 Masked Multi-Head Attention 2.4.2.4 Encoder-Decoder Multi-Head Attention 2.4.3 Residuals and Layer Normalization 2.4.4 Position-wise Feed-Forward Networks 2.4.5 Encoder 2.4.6 Decoder 2.5 CASE STUDY: MACHINE TRANSLATION 2.5.1 Goal 2.5.2 Data, Tools and Libraries 2.5.3 Experiments, Results and Analysis 2.5.3.1 Exploratory Data Analysis 2.5.3.2 Attention 2.5.3.3 Transformer2.5.3.4 Results and Analysis 2.5.3.5 Explainability Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) 3.1 BERT 3.1.1 Architecture 3.1.2 Pre-training 3.1.3 Fine-tuning 3.2 BERT VARIANTS 3.2.1 RoBERTa 3.3 APPLICATIONS 3.3.1 TaBERT 3.3.2 BERTopic 3.4 BERT INSIGHTS 3.4.1 BERT Sentence Representation 3.4.2 BERTology 3.5 CASE STUDY: TOPIC MODELING WITH TRANSFORMERS 3.5.1 Goal 3.5.2 Data, Tools, and Libraries 3.5.2.1 Data 3.5.2.2 Compute embeddings 3.5.3 Experiments, Results, and Analysis 3.5.3.1 Building Topics 3.5.3.2 Topic size distribution 3.5.3.3 Visualization of topics 3.5.3.4 Content of topics 3.6 CASE STUDY: FINE-TUNING BERT 3.6.1 Goal 3.6.2 Data, Tools and Libraries 3.6.3 Experiments, Results and Analysis Multilingual Transformer Architectures 4.1 MULTILINGUAL TRANSFORMER ARCHITECTURES 4.1.1 Basic Multilingual Transformer 4.1.2 Single-Encoder Multilingual NLU 4.1.2.1 mBERT 4.1.2.2 XLM 4.1.2.3 XLM-RoBERTa 4.1.2.4 ALM 4.1.2.5 Unicoder 4.1.2.6 INFOXL4.1.2.7 AMBER 4.1.2.8 ERNIE-M 4.1.2.9 HITCL 4.1.3 Dual-Encoder Multilingual NLU 4.1.3.1 LaBSE 4.1.3.2 mUSE 4.1.4 Multilingual NLG 4.2 MULTILINGUAL DATA 4.2.1 Pre-training Data 4.2.2 Multilingual Benchmarks 4.2.2.1 Classification 4.2.2.2 Structure Prediction 4.2.2.3 Question Answering 4.2.2.4 Semantic Retrieval 4.3 MULTILINGUAL TRANSFER LEARNING INSIGHTS 4.3.1 Zero-shot Cross-lingual Learning 4.3.1.1 Data Factors 4.3.1.2 Model Architecture Factors 4.3.1.3 Model Tasks Factors 4.3.2 Language-agnostic Cross-lingual Representations4.4 CASE STUDY 4.4.1 Goal 4.4.2 Data, Tools, and Libraries 4.4.3 Experiments, Results, and Analysis 4.4.3.1 Data Preprocessing 4.4.3.2 Experiments Transformer Modifications5.1 TRANSFORMER BLOCK MODIFICATIONS 5.1.1 Lightweight Transformers 5.1.1.1 Funnel-Transformer 5.1.1.2 DeLighT 5.1.2 Connections between Transformer Blocks 5.1.2.1 RealFormer 5.1.3 Adaptive Computation Time 5.1.3.1 Universal Transformers (UT) 5.1.4 Recurrence Relations between Transformer Blocks 5.1.4.1 Transformer-XL 5.1.5 Hierarchical Transformers 5.2 TRANSFORMERS WITH MODIFIED MULTI-HEAD SELF-ATTENTION5.2.1 Structure of Multi-head Self-Attention 5.2.1.1 Multi-head self-attention 5.2.1.2 Space and time complexity 5.2.2 Reducing Complexity of Self-attention 5.2.2.1 Longformer 5.2.2.2 Reformer 5.2.2.3 Performer 5.2.2.4 Big Bird 5.2.3 Improving Multi-head-attention 5.2.3.1 Talking-Heads Attention 5.2.4 Biasing Attention with Priors 5.2.5 Prototype Queries5.2.5.1 Clustered Attention 5.2.6 Compressed Key-Value Memory 5.2.6.1 Luna: Linear Unified Nested Attention 5.2.7 Low-rank Approximations5.2.7.1 Linformer 5.3 MODIFICATIONS FOR TRAINING TASK EFFICIENCY 5.3.1 ELECTRA5.3.1.1 Replaced token detection 5.3.2 T5 5.4 TRANSFORMER SUBMODULE CHANGES 5.4.1 Switch Transformer 5.5 CASE STUDY: SENTIMENT ANALYSIS5.5.1 Goal 5.5.2 Data, Tools, and Libraries 5.5.3 Experiments, Results, and Analysis 5.5.3.1 Visualizing attention head weights 5.5.3.2 Analysis Pretrained and Application-Specific Transformers 6.1 TEXT PROCESSING 6.1.1 Domain-Specific Transformers 6.1.1.1 BioBERT 6.1.1.2 SciBERT 6.1.1.3 FinBERT 6.1.2 Text-to-text Transformers 6.1.2.1 ByT5 6.1.3 Text generation 6.1.3.1 GPT: Generative Pre-training 6.1.3.2 GPT-2 6.1.3.3 GPT-3 6.2 COMPUTER VISION 6.2.1 Vision Transformer 6.3 AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION 6.3.1 Wav2vec 2.0 6.3.2 Speech2Text2 6.3.3 HuBERT: Hidden Units BERT 6.4 MULTIMODAL AND MULTITASKING TRANSFORMER 6.4.1 Vision-and-Language BERT (VilBERT) 6.4.2 Unified Transformer (UniT) 6.5 VIDEO PROCESSING WITH TIMESFORMER 6.5.1 Patch embeddings 6.5.2 Self-attention 6.5.2.1 Spatiotemporal self-attention 6.5.2.2 Spatiotemporal attention blocks 6.6 GRAPH TRANSFORMERS 6.6.1 Positional encodings in a graph 6.6.1.1 Laplacian positional encodings 6.6.2 Graph transformer input 6.6.2.1 Graphs without edge attributes 6.6.2.2 Graphs with edge attributes 6.7 REINFORCEMENT LEARNING 6.7.1 Decision Transformer 6.8 CASE STUDY: AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION 6.8.1 Goal 6.8.2 Data, Tools, and Libraries 6.8.3 Experiments, Results, and Analysis 6.8.3.1 Preprocessing speech data 6.8.3.2 Evaluation Interpretability and Explainability Techniques for Transformers7.1 TRAITS OF EXPLAINABLE SYSTEMS 7.2 RELATED AREAS THAT IMPACT EXPLAINABILITY 7.3 EXPLAINABLE METHODS TAXONOMY 7.3.1 Visualization Methods 7.3.1.1 Backpropagation-based 7.3.1.2 Perturbation-based 7.3.2 Model Distillation 7.3.2.1 Local Approximation 7.3.2.2 Model Translation 7.3.3 Intrinsic Methods 7.3.3.1 Probing Mechanism 7.3.3.2 Joint Training 7.4 ATTENTION AND EXPLANATION 7.4.1 Attention is not Explanation 7.4.1.1 Attention Weights and Feature Importance 7.4.1.2 Counterfactual Experiments 7.4.2 Attention is not not Explanation 7.4.2.1 Is attention necessary for all tasks? 7.4.2.2 Searching for Adversarial Models 7.4.2.3 Attention Probing 7.5 QUANTIFYING ATTENTION FLOW 7.5.1 Information flow as DAG 7.5.2 Attention Rollout 7.5.3 Attention Flow 7.6 CASE STUDY: TEXT CLASSIFICATION WITH EXPLAINABILITY 7.6.1 Goal 7.6.2 Data, Tools, and Libraries 7.6.3 Experiments, Results and Analysis 7.6.3.1 Exploratory Data Analysis 7.6.3.2 Experiments 7.6.3.3 Error Analysis and Explainability Bibliography Alphabetical Index

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition of Renewable Energy: A First Course is fully updated and continues to provide the best in-depth introduction to renewable energy science. The book focuses mainly on renewable energy, but also addresses nonrenewable energy (fossil fuels and nuclear technology). The coverage extends from the basic physics to conservation, economic, and public policy issues, with strong emphasis on explaining how things work in practice. The authors avoid technical jargon and advanced math but address fundamental analytical skills with wide application. Updated statistics, figures, policies, trends, and technological advancements will bring the reader up to speed with the current state of renewable energy. Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Fossil Fuels3 Nuclear Power: Basic Science4 Nuclear Power: Technology5 Biofuels6 Geothermal Energy7 Wind Power8 Hydropower9 Solar Radiation and Earth’s Climate10 Solar Thermal11 Photovoltaics12 Energy Conservation and Efficiency13 Energy Storage and Transmission14 Climate and Energy: Policy, Politics, and Public Opinion15 Data Analytics and Risk Assessment: An Overview16 Dynamics of Population: An OverviewAppendix A: Answers to Even-Numbered ProblemsAppendix B: Useful Physical ConstantsAppendix C: Useful Conversion Factors

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Book SynopsisBusiness Process Management has helped thousands of leaders and BPM practitioners successfully implement BPM projects, enabling them to add impactful and measurable value to their organizations. The book covers all major frameworks, including LEAN and Six Sigma, and offers a unique emphasis on BPMâs interrelationship with organizational management, culture, and leadership. Its common-sense approach teaches how BPM must be well-integrated across an entire business if it is to be successful, augmented and aligned with other management disciplines. This thoroughly revised and updated fifth edition includes: Discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on business operations, business transformation, remote working, and new processes. New and revised content on sustainable processes in BPM. Expanded material on process automation and new technologies, including AI. New and revised international case studies and practical examples. A streamlined layout, as well as new questions and thought-provoking comments to promote discussion and thinking. Business Process Management is an accessible core text for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Business Process Management, Operations, Production, and Strategic Management, as well as an indispensable guide to any senior business executive or chief financial officer.The work is complemented by online resources to support instructors and learning, including PowerPoint slides for each chapter. Trade Review"The author expertly projects enhanced and practicable frameworks and solutions updated with the latest analysis, risks, benefits, impact and developments in relation with process automation, relevant strategy and change in the workforce. This fifth edition is well supported by revised case studies." - Reza Mohammadi, MSc Programme Director at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus"This text is a must for all business process improvement professionals, and is regularly opened in my process-related work for both public and private sector organisations. From early career to seasoned expert, this book’s theory and practical examples can add a string to anyone’s bow." - Declan Norrie (LLB, BSc(REM)), public sector legal and consulting advisor'The author expertly projects enhanced and practicable frameworks and solutions updated with the latest analysis, risks, benefits, impact and developments in relation with process automation, relevant strategy and change in the workforce. This fifth edition is well supported by revised case studies." - Reza Mohammadi, MSc Programme Director at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus'This text is a must for all business process improvement professionals, and is regularly opened in my process-related work for both public and private sector organisations. From early career to seasoned expert, this book’s theory and practical examples can add a string to anyone’s bow.' - Declan Norrie (LLB, BSc(REM)), public sector legal and consulting advisorTable of ContentsPart I. Frequently asked questions Chapter 1. What is business process management? Chapter 2. How can we demystify business process management? Chapter 3. Who should be involved in BPM, and the critical success factors Chapter 4. When should you do BPM – What are the main drivers and triggers? Chapter 5. How should you start BPM – Bottom-up or top-down? Chapter 6. Why is it important to improve business processes before automating them? Chapter 7. What are the technology components of BPM? Chapter 8. Should you be customer-centric? Chapter 9. Why is determining BPM foundations a critical first step? Chapter 10. Why do you need a structured approach to implementing BPM? Part II. BPM – How do you do it? Chapter 11. 7FE framework overview Chapter 12. Guidelines on how to use the 7FE framework Chapter 13. Foundations phase Chapter 14. Enablement phase Chapter 15. Launch phase Chapter 16. Understand phase Chapter 17. Innovate phase Chapter 18. People phase Chapter 19. Develop phase Chapter 20. Implement phase Chapter 21. Realize phase Chapter 22. Sustainability phase Chapter 23. Essentials introduction Chapter 24. Project management Chapter 25. People change management Chapter 26. Leadership Chapter 27. Organizational sustainability and performance management Part III. Introduction Chapter 28. Case studies from the USA, Asia and Europe Chapter 29. BPM maturity

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Book SynopsisWritten at a level that is accessible to students in all disciplines, Introduction to Environmental Management, Second Edition translates complex environmental issues into practical and understandable terms. The book provides students and practitioners an understanding of the regulations, pollutants, and waste management issues that can be applied in various related environmental fields and industries. This new edition is updated throughout and adds eleven new chapters, including coverage of water conservation, water toxins, measurement methods, desalination, industrial ecology, legal issues, and more. Features: Updated throughout and includes eleven all-new chapters Reviews the specialized literature on pollution prevention, sustainability, and the role of optimization in water treatment and related areas, as well as references for further reading Provides illustrative examples and case studies that complement the text throughout Includes ancillary exams and a solutions manual for adopting instructors This book serves as a complete teaching tool, offering a combination of insightful coverage, concise language, and convenient pedagogical features, and supplies practical guidance that will aid students and practitioners alike.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of the Building Regulations Pocket Book has been fully updated with recent changes to the UK Building Regulations and Planning Law. This handy guide provides you with all the information you need to comply with the UK Building Regulations and Approved Documents. On site, in the van, in the office wherever you are  this is the book you'll refer to time and time again to check the regulations on your current job. Part 1 provides an overview of the Building Act. Part 2 offers a handy guide to the dos and don'ts of gaining the Local Council's approval for Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval. Part 3 presents an overview of the requirements of the Approved Documents associated with the Building Regulations. Part 4 is an easy-to-read explanation of the essential requirements of the Building Regulations that any architect, builder or DIYer needs to know to keep their work safe and compliant on both domeTable of ContentsPART 1: Background information 1.1 What is the Building Act 1984? 1.2 What does the Building Act 1984 contain? 1.3 What are the Supplementary Regulations? 1.4 What are ‘Approved Documents’? 1.5 How are buildings classified? 1.6 Who polices the Building Act? 1.7 What to comply with the Building Regulations 1.8 What are the duties of the Local Authority? 1.9 What are the powers of the Local Authority 1.10 What is the ‘Building Regulations Advisory Committee’? 1.11 Who are Approved Inspectors? 1.12 Does the Fire Authority have any say in Building Regulations? 1.13 What Notices and Certificates are required? 1.14 Are there any exemptions to the Building Regulations? 1.15 Can appeals be made against a Local Authority’s ruling? 1.16 What about dangerous buildings? 1.17 What about defective buildings? 1.18 What are the rights of the owner or occupier of the premises? PART 2: Requirements for Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Additional storeys/extending upwards 2.3 Advertising and signs 2.4 Aerials, satellite dishes and flagpoles 2.5 Basements 2.6 Biomass-fuelled Appliances 2.7 Ceilings and floors 2.8 Central heating and boilers 2.9 Change of use 2.10 Conservatories 2.11 Conversions 2.12 Decoration and repairs inside and outside a building 2.13 Demolition 2.14 Doors and windows 2.15 Drains and sewers 2.16 Electrical work in the home and garden 2.17 Extensions 2.18 External walls 2.19 Fascias 2.20 Fences, gates and garden walls 2.21 Flats and maisonettes 2.22 Flues, chimneys and soil and vent pipes 2.23 Fuel tanks 2.24 Garages and carports 2.25 Hardstanding for cars, caravans and boats 2.26 Heat pumps 2.27 Hedges 2.28 Home energy generation 2.29 Hydroelectricity 2.30 Insulation 2.31 Internal walls 2.32 Kitchens and bathrooms 2.33 Loft conversions 2.34 Micro combined heat and power Microgeneration Certification Scheme 2.35 New homes and self-build homes 2.36 Outbuildings 2.37 Patios, decking and driveways 2.38 Paving your front garden 2.39 Plumbing 2.40 Porches 2.41 Roofs 2.42 Security lighting 2.43 Shops 2.44 Solar panels 2.45 Structural alterations - inside 2.46 Swimming pools 2.47 Trees 2.48 Underpinning 2.49 Warehouses and industrial buildings 2.50 Wind turbines 2.51 Working from home PART 3: Requirements of the Approved Documents 3.1 Introduction 3.2 A - Structure 3.3 B - Fire safety: Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 3.4 C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 3.5 D - Toxic substances 3.6 E - Resistance to the passage of sound 3.7 F - Ventilation 3.8 G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency 3.9 H - Drainage and waste disposal 3.10 J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 3.11 K - Protection from falling, collision and impact 3.12 L - Conservation of fuel and power: Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 3.13 M - Access to and use of buildings: Volume 1: Dwellings and Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 3.14 O - Overheating 3.15 P - Electrical safety: Design and installation of electrical installations 3.16 Q - Security in dwellings 3.17 R - High-speed electronic communication networks 3.18 S - Infrastructure for the charging on electric vehicles 3.19 Regulation 7 - Materials and workmanship PART 4: Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Foundations 4.3 Ventilation 4.4 Drainage 4.5 Cellars and basements 4.6 Floors 4.7 Walls 4.8 Ceilings 4.9 Roofs 4.10 Chimneys and fireplaces 4.11 Stairs 4.12 Windows 4.13 Doors 4.14 Access routes 4.15 Corridors and passageways 4.16 Sanitary accomodation, bathrooms and showers 4.17 Electrical safety 4.18 Combustion appliances 4.19 Hot water storage 4.20 Liquid fuel storage 4.21 Kitchens and utility rooms 4.22 Loft conversions 4.23 Extensions and additions to buildings 4.24 Conservatories

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an understanding of the nature of short-circuit currents, current interruption theories, circuit breaker types, calculations according to ANSI/IEEE and IEC standards, theoretical and practical basis of short-circuit current sources, and the rating structure of switching devices. The book aims to explain the nature of short-circuit currents, the symmetrical components for unsymmetrical faults, and matrix methods of solutions, which are invariably used on digital computers. It includes innovations, worked examples, case studies, and solved problems.Trade Review"This handy reference book provides essential details, both theoretical and practical, on short-circuit calculations for power transmission and distribution systems. It would be especially useful for practicing power engineers who need a good refence book for calculating short-circuits in power systems as well as those in academia studying power system analysis."-IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, January/February — Vol. 36, No. 1"This handbook is an excellent book which is filled not only with practical wisdom for all of practicing engineers to use as one of their references but also with theoretical depth for all of academia (senior and postgraduate levels) to gain in-depth knowledge of modern power systems in real world situations. An Excellent contribution."— Tek Tjing Lie, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand"This book provides a good balance among theoretical, practical, fundamental and advanced analyses. Consequently, this book can be useful for students as well as senior researchers and engineers. The examples discuss from basic problems to advanced applications. The inclusion of DC systems is also very timely, as the interest surrounding these systems has increased recently. These characteristics make this book relevant and valuable."— Walmir Freitas, University of Campinas, Brazil"The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth treatment to the analysis and computation of common short-circuit faults in modern power systems. Not only it brings together theoretical and practical aspects of short-circuit analysis but also present it in a lucid manner. The book elucidates ANSI and IEC short-circuit calculation methods through illustrative examples. It is clearly an outstanding and great resource for college students and power engineers in understanding short-circuit analysis and standard calculation methods."— Surya Santoso, The University of Texas at Austin"Short-Circuits in AC and DC Systems: ANSI, IEEE, and IEC Standards contains all essential material to understand the nature of short-circuit currents, the symmetrical components for unsymmetrical faults, and matrix methods of solutions that are used on digital computers. It also covers the methodology of short-circuit calculations using both ANSI/IEEE and IEC standards, thus making it useful for both sides of the Atlantic. The conceptual and analytical differences in the calculations between the two standards are illustrated with many practical examples. I am deeply convinced that the approach and selection of topics for this volume is appropriate for practicing electrical power systems engineers or professionals-in-training."—Dimitris P. Labridis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece"This handy reference book provides essential details, both theoretical and practical, on short-circuit calculations for power transmission and distribution systems. It would be especially useful for practicing power engineers who need a good refence book for calculating short-circuits in power systems as well as those in academia studying power system analysis."-IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, January/February — Vol. 36, No. 1"This handbook is an excellent book which is filled not only with practical wisdom for all of practicing engineers to use as one of their references but also with theoretical depth for all of academia (senior and postgraduate levels) to gain in-depth knowledge of modern power systems in real world situations. An excellent contribution."— Tek Tjing Lie, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand"This book provides a good balance among theoretical, practical, fundamental, and advanced analyses. Consequently, this book can be useful for students as well as senior researchers and engineers. The examples discuss from basic problems to advanced applications. The inclusion of DC systems is also very timely, as the interest surrounding these systems has increased recently. These characteristics make this book relevant and valuable."— Walmir Freitas, University of Campinas, Brazil"The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth treatment to the analysis and computation of common short-circuit faults in modern power systems. Not only it brings together theoretical and practical aspects of short-circuit analysis but also present it in a lucid manner. The book elucidates ANSI and IEC short-circuit calculation methods through illustrative examples. It is clearly an outstanding and great resource for college students and power engineers in understanding short-circuit analysis and standard calculation methods."— Surya Santoso, University of Texas at Austin"Short-Circuits in AC and DC Systems: ANSI, IEEE, and IEC Standards contains all essential material to understand the nature of short-circuit currents, the symmetrical components for unsymmetrical faults, and matrix methods of solutions that are used on digital computers. It also covers the methodology of short-circuit calculations using both ANSI/IEEE and IEC standards, thus making it useful for both sides of the Atlantic. The conceptual and analytical differences in the calculations between the two standards are illustrated with many practical examples. I am deeply convinced that the approach and selection of topics for this volume is appropriate for practicing electrical power systems engineers or professionals-in-training."—Dimitris P. Labridis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GreeceTable of Contents1. Design and Analyses Concepts of Power Systems 2. Modern Electrical Power Systems 3. Wind and Solar Power Generation and Interconnections with Utility 4. Short-Circuit Currents and Symmetrical Components 5. Unsymmetrical Fault Calculations 6. Matrix Methods for Network Solutions 7. Current Interruptions in AC Networks 8. Application and Ratings of Circuit Breakers and Fuses according to ANSI Standards 9. Short Circuit of Synchronous and Induction Machines and Converters 10. Short-Circuit Calculations according to ANSI Standards 11. Short-Circuit Calculations according to IEC Standards 12. Calculations of Short-Circuit Currents in Direct Current Systems

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces fundamental, advanced, and future-oriented scientific quality management methods for the engineering and manufacturing industries. It presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies. It introduces Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0, including quality engineering tools for software quality and offers lean quality management methods for lean manufacturing. It also bridges the gap between quality management and quality engineering, and offers a scientific methodology for problem solving and prevention. The methods, techniques, templates, and processes introduced in this book can be utilized in various areas in industry, from product engineering to manufacturing and shop floor management. This book will be of interest to manufacturing industry leaders and managers, who do not require in-depth engineering knowledge. It will also be helpful to engineers in design and suppliers in management and manufacturing, all who have dTrade Review"This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird’s eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim’s stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."- Adrian Bejan is the author of The Physics of Life: The Evolution of Everything, St. Martin’s Press, 2016."This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird’s eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim’s stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."- Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Duke University"Deming, Juran and other leading experts developed the foundation of quality management. Dr. Lim builds off this foundation and offers a practical guide to manage quality within organizations and across supply chains. His work helps understand the role of quality in the increasing technologically connected world of Industry 4.0. Dr. Lim has advanced our understanding of how to manage quality in an increasingly changing world, which is grounded in principles and the scientific method."- Kevin Linderman, Curtis L Carlson Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of MinnesotaTable of ContentsFundamentals of Manufacturing and Engineering. Fundamentals of Quality in Manufacturing. Quality System, Management, and Engineering. Principle-based Quality Management. Quality Engineering and Methods. Scientific Problem Management. Scientific Quality Planning. Structured Quality Deployment. Lean Quality Management. Software Quality Management. Quality 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively outlines what a holistic and effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) system looks like. From the designing of the support infrastructure to the measuring of effectiveness on the bottom-line, this book provides the blueprint for making it happen. While traditionally RCA is viewed as a reactive tool, the authors will show how it can be applied proactively to prevent failures from occurring in the first place. RCA is a key element of any successful Reliability Engineering initiative. Such initiatives are comprised of equipment, process and human reliability foundations. Human reliability is critical to the success of a true RCA approach. This book explores the anatomy of a failure (undesirable outcome) as well as a potential failure (high risks). Virtually all failures are triggered by errors of omission or commission by human beings. The methodologies described in this book are applicable to any industry because the focus is on the human being''s ability tTrade ReviewRead full review at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/root-cause-analysis-improving-performance-bottom-line-sanya-mathura/Table of Contents1. Introduction to the PROACT Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Work Process. 2. Introduction to Root Cause Analysis. 3. Creating the Environment to Succeed. 4. Failure Classification. 5. Preserving Event Data. 6. Ordering the Analysis Team. 7. Analyzing the Data. 8. Communicating Recommendations & Findings. 9. Tracking for Bottom-Line Results. 10. Proactive Human Error Reduction Techniques (HERT). 11. The Role of RCA in Reliability and Safety. 12. RCA Investigation Management System. 13. Root Cause Analysis Case Histories.

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Book SynopsisThanks to advances in computer technology in the last twenty years, navigation system, cabin environment control, ACC, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and automated driving have become a part of the automobile experience. Improvement in technology enables us to design these with greater flexibility and provide greater value to the driver (human centered design). To achieve this, research is required by laboratories, automobile and auto parts manufacturers. Although there has been a lot of effort in human factors research and development, starting from basic research to product development, the knowledge and experience has not been integrated optimally. The aim of this book is to collect and review the information for researchers, designers and developers to learn and apply them for further research and development of human centered design of future automotive technologies. Automotive human factors include psychological, physiological, mathematical, engineering and even sociTable of ContentsIntroduction: historical review of automotive human dactors and future issues How to understand the driver Role of human factors researcher, Target users, Ethnography and behavior observation, Questionnaire and interview, measuring driving behavior using driving simulators, measuring driving behavior equipped vehicle Designing amenity in vehicle Sound design, Seating comfort, In-vehicle air quality, Illumination Measuring driver's state Brain activities, Measures from visual system, Autonomic nervous system measures, Biochemical measures, Face expressions, Arousal level Interaction with ADAS/ADS Measuring mental workload, measuring driver distraction, HMI design of in-vehicle system, Warning design, Information management, Interaction with automated system Driving behavior and its modeling Visual attention, driving performance, Assessment of driving abilities, Driver information processing model, Driving control model, Statistical modeling of driving behavior

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Book SynopsisThe book gives an overview about all relevant electrochemical and spectroscopic methods used in corrosion research. Besides the correct use and interpretation, the methods are correlated with industrial test methods for organic coatings and conversion layers.Table of ContentsBasics. Electrochemical Methods. Spectroscopic Methods. Investigation of The Corrosion Rate. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the success of the first edition of this book, the winner of the 2004 British Medical Association Radiology Medical Book Competition, Quantitative MRI of the Brain: Principles of Physical Measurement gives a unique view on how to use an MRI machine in a new way. Used as a scientific instrument it can make measurements of a myriad of physical and biological quantities in the human brain and body. For each small tissue voxel, non-invasive information monitors how tissue changes with disease and responds to treatment.The book opens with a detailed exposition of the principles of good practice in quantification, including fundamental concepts, quality assurance, MR data collection and analysis and improved study statistical power through minimised instrumental variation. There follow chapters on 14 specific groups of quantities: proton density, T1, T2, T2*, diffusion, advanced diffusion, magnetisation Trade Review"Upon its release in 2003, Paul Tofts’ 'Quantitative MRI of the Brain' instantly became a classic among MR textbooks as it comprised the up-to-then knowledge on quantitation using MRI. Now, more than a decade later, it was due time for an update on this rapidly developing field, and the second edition by Cercignani, Dowell, and Tofts will surely become as popular.The chapters are written by international experts in the field cover the whole scope of qMRI techniques to study the human brain. The extended chapter on quality assurance is particularly instructive to medical physics experts. The chapters on the philosophical groundwork of the principles of physical measurement have been thoroughly extended, making it a must read for students entering the field of qMRI and an inspiration for reflections of senior researchers. I am using the second edition extensively for teaching students."—Dr. Gunther Helms, Senior lecturer, Swedish National 7T Facility, Lund University, Sweden "'Quantitative MRI of the Brain', edited by Cercignani, Dowell and Tofts, is a comprehensive and authoritative reference for this important area of research, which is rapidly developing with novel scanning techniques and increasing interest in microstructure imaging. The book provides an accessible introduction for those new to the field, while offering advanced readers sufficient detail on the broad variety of quantification approaches in anatomical and physiological imaging. The discussion of each quantitative parameter and technique is well balanced to cover theory, technical aspects, biological interpretation, and applications. This second edition of 'Quantitative MRI of the Brain', a substantial and timely revision, promises to become a classic as its predecessor already is."—Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Weiskopf, Director of Department of Neurophysics, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, GermanyTable of ContentsConcepts: Measurement in MRI. The measurement process: MR data collection and image analysis. Quality assurance:, accuracy, precision, controls and phantoms. Proton density of tissue water. T1: Longitudinal relaxation time. Quantitative T2 mapping in the brain. T2*: Susceptibility weighted imaging and quantitative susceptibility mapping. D: the diffusion of water (DTI). Advanced models in diffusion MRI. MT: Magnetisation transfer. Quantitative chemical exchange saturation transfer. 1H spectroscopy. Multinuclear MR imaging and spectroscopy. T1-weighted dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. qfMRI: Quantitative functional and metabolic MRI. ASL: Blood perfusion measurement using Arterial Spin Labelling. Image analysis. The future of qMRI. Appendix 1: Greek alphabet for scientific use.

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Book SynopsisToday's organizations find themselves in a race to adopt new technologies in order to keep up with their competition. However, two questions must be answered: Are these organizations ready for new technological advancements, and are these new technologies appropriate for every organization? Technological Challenges and Management: Matching Human and Business Needs focuses on the new advances and challenges that today's organizations face in the areas of human resources and business, resulting from continuous and highly complex changes in technological resources.Organizations need to implement a more proactive and flexible management, matching their human and business needs. Due to this reality, it is important to study and understand varied contributions made by researchers, academics, and practitioners in this field of study worldwide. With the focus of this reality, this book exchanges experiences and perspectives about the state of technolTrade Review"The book is filled with practical knowledge that can be applied to real-world, modern day management practices that aim to change the culture and identity of an organization with a global presence. The book provides an innovative look at how organizations can use electronic methods and internet technologies to effect change management that is in line with global aspirations of technology driven organizations. The book is very well written for the practicing manager with proven leadership abilities."— Professor Mark J. Jackson, Kansas State UniversityTable of ContentsFashion or adoption? Harmonization of new technologies with strategy, structure, and culture. Technological and organizational changes: Challenges for HRM. The concept of e-HRM, its evolution and effects on organizational outcomes. Organizational change success as a communicational agency effect: Structuration, textualizing, and networking. Electronic human resource management in SMEs: An exploratory study in a Portuguese municipality. Collaboration in processes supported by Web 2.0: The emergence of interactivity. Enhancing online fashion retail: The quest for the perfect fit.

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Book SynopsisSeaweed is used in many countries for very different purposes - directly as food, especially in sushi, as a source of phycocolloids, extraction of compounds with antiviral, antibacterial or antitumor activity and as biofertilizers. About four million tons of seaweed are harvested annually worldwide. Of the various species known, less than 20 accTrade Review"This book is a worthy successor to Marine Algae: Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Environmental Assessment and Biotechnology…An excellent resource for the beginning phycologist up through experts in the field."—S. T. Meiers, Western Illinois University, in CHOICESelected for the Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award 2017 by CHOICE magazine."This book is a worthy successor to Marine Algae: Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Environmental Assessment and Biotechnology…An excellent resource for the beginning phycologist up through experts in the field."—S. T. Meiers, Western Illinois University, in CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction - Role of Algae in Nature, Main Taxonomic Groups of Marine Algae, Importance of Algae for Mankind (Historical Overview), Marine Algae and Health. Seaweed and the Food Industry - Phycocolloids, Agar, Alginate, Carrageenan. Nutritional Composition of Edible Seaweed - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals. Edible Marine Algae Listed by Geographic Region - North Atlantic (Europe and North America) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta (Phaeophyceae), Rhodophyta. South Atlantic (Africa and South America) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Pacific West, Northwest and Southwest (Alaska, California, Mexico, Chile) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Pacific Islands (Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia) and Hawaii Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Indo-Pacific (China, Indochina, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand) Chlorophyta, Ochrophyta, Rhodophyta. Bibliography. Index of Species. Index of Common Names. Index of illustrations/photos. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisWomen are contributing to disciplines once the sole domain of men. Field biology has been no different. The history of women field biologists, embedded in a history largely made and recorded by men, has never been written. Compilations of biographies have been assembled, but the narrativetheir storyhas never been told. In part, this is because many expressed their passion for nature as writers, artists, collectors, and educators during eras when women were excluded from the male-centric world of natural history and science. The history of women field biologists is intertwined with men's changing views of female intellect and with increasing educational opportunities available to women. Given the preponderance of today's professional female ecologists, animal behaviorists, systematists, conservation biologists, wildlife biologists, restoration ecologists, and natural historians, it is time to tell this storythe challenges and hardships they faced and still face, and the prominent rolTable of ContentsPreamble Section 1: Historical Perspective Chapter 1: Introduction Origins: Europe Origins: North America Chapter 2: Pre-1880 (Late Age of Discovery)EuropeNorth America Chapter 3: 1880 to 1916 (Gilded Age)Chapter 4: 1917 to 1945 (War and Interwar Years) The Chicago plant ecologists The Chicago animal ecologists The Nebraska/Minnesota plant ecologists The Wisconsin limnologists The Cornell legacy Elsewhere in the United States Chapter 5: 1945 to 1972 (Postwar Years)Chapter 6: 1972 to Present (Civil Rights Era)Section 2: Current Perspectives 8. Chapter 7: Backgrounds, Paths, and Careers 9. Chapter 8: Experiences and Perspectives Role models and mentors Tales from the field Joys and challenges of motherhood and field biology Advocacy for women: science outreach: service to the profession Are there advantages of being a woman in the field? Hardships and challenges Subtle or overt message that females are intellectuallyinferior to males Prevented from doing something because of being awoman Need to prove self Safety issues/Vulnerability as a woman Sexual harassment/Assault Bullying/Harassment/Jealousy/Stealing Appearance Other challenges Challenges associated with being a woman of colorin field biology Microaggressions (and some not so micro) Positive change Increasing diversity and inclusivity "Words of wisdom" for the next generationSection 3: Looking Toward the Future Chapter 9: Ongoing Challenges and Moving Forward Gender bias in science Prove-it-againThe tightrope The maternal wall Tug of war Isolation Additional challenges faced by women field biologists Ethnic and racial minorities in field biology Moving forward

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Book SynopsisThis text is an established bestseller in engineering technology programs, and the Seventh Edition of Applied Strength of Materials continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the mechanics of materials. Focusing on active learning and consistently reinforcing key concepts, the book is designed to aid students in their first course on the strength of materials.Introducing the theoretical background of the subject, with a strong visual component, the book equips readers with problem-solving techniques. The updated Seventh Edition incorporates new technologies with a strong pedagogical approach. Emphasizing realistic engineering applications for the analysis and design of structural members, mechanical devices, and systems, the book includes such topics as torsional deformation, shearing stresses in beams, pressure vessels, and design properties of materials. A big picture overview is included at the beginning of each chapter, and step-by-step problem-solving approaches are used throughout the book.FEATURES Includes the big picture introductions that map out chapter coverage and provide a clear context for readers Contains everyday examples to provide context for students of all levels Offers examples from civil, mechanical, and other branches of engineering technology Integrates analysis and design approaches for strength of materials, backed up by real engineering examples Examines the latest tools, techniques, and examples in applied engineering mechanics This book will be of interest to students in the field of engineering technology and materials engineering as an accessible and understandable introduction to a complex field.Table of Contents1. Basic Concepts in Strength of Materials 2. Design Properties of Materials 3. Direct Stress, Deformation, and Design 4. Design for Direct Shear, Torsional Shear, and Torsional Deformation 5. Shearing Forces and Bending Moments in Beams 6. Centroids and Moments of Inertia of Areas 7. Stress due to Bending 8. Shearing Stresses in Beams 9. Deflection of Beams 10. Combined Stresses 11. Columns 12. Pressure Vessels 13. Connections 14. Thermal Effects and Elements of More than One Material

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a broad summary of the wild plants and their usage, as well as the growing interest in ethnopharmacology research. The book comprises of important issues such as diversity of wild plants with emphasis on medicinal and food plants, threats to wild plants and traditional ethnobotanical knowledge, their uses in skin diseases, snake-bites, in cosmeceuticals, etc. Moreover, the ethnopharmacological relevance of wild plants in Latin America has been discussed. The chapters include a wide range of case studies, giving updated evidence on the importance of their wild plant resources from different countries including Peru, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Brazil. In addition, some specific species are used to explain their potential properties, as well as the dangers of their use without guidance of trained natural healers. The book discusses traditional usage and properties of wild plants and is entirely different from other related publications and useful for the reseaTable of ContentsGENERAL. Wild Plants as a Treasure of Natural Healers: The Need for Unlocking the Treasure. The Disappearance and Substitution of Native Medicinal Species. SPECIFIC COUNTRIES. Wild Plants of Northern Peru: Traditions, Scientific Knowledge and Innovation. Ethnic Uses of Plant Species among Magar People in Nepal. Some Plants Used as Phytomedicine by Tribal Healers of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh. Argentinian Wild Plants as Controllers of Fruits Phytopathogenic Fungi: Trends and Perspectives. Plants from Brazil used against Snake Bites: Oleanolic and Ursolic Acids as Antiophidian against Bothrops jararacussu venom. Latin American Endemic (Wild) Medicinal Plants with High-Value: Ethnobotanical, Pharmacological, and Chemical Importance. Phytochemicals from Wild Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Argentina. The Zig-Zag Trail of Symbiosis among Chepang, Bat, and Butter Tree: An Analysis on Conservation Threat in Nepal. SPECIFIC PLANTS AND AILMENTS. Role of Wild Plants in Curing and Healing the Skin Diseases. Choerospondias axillaris (Hog plum): Multiple Health Benefits. Artemisia Species: Medicinal Values with Potential Therapeutic Uses. The Potential Use of Mandacaru (Cereus spp.) Bioactive Compounds. Subfamily Bombacoideae: Traditional Uses, Secondary Metabolites, Biological Activities and Mechanistic Interpretation of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Ayahuasca: Inherent Dangers in Its Consumption. Exploring the Plant Kingdom for Sources of Skincare Cosmeceuticals: From Indigenous Knowledge to the Nanotechnology Era. Ethnomedicinal and Pharmacological Importance of Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

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Book SynopsisThis book elucidates the important role of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer, mass transport in solids and fluids, and internal and external fluid flow in the behavior of materials processes. These phenomena are critical in materials engineering because of the connection of transport to the evolution and distribution of microstructural properties during processing. From making choices in the derivation of fundamental conservation equations, to using scaling (order-of-magnitude) analysis showing relationships among different phenomena, to giving examples of how to represent real systems by simple models, the book takes the reader through the fundamentals of transport phenomena applied to materials processing. Fully updated, this third edition of a classic textbook offers a significant shift from the previous editions in the approach to this subject, representing an evolution incorporating the original ideas and extending them to a more comprehensive approach to the Table of Contents1. Introduction to Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing. 2. Steady State Conduction Heat Transfer. 3. Transient Conduction Heat Transfer. 4. Mass Diffusion in the Solid State. 5. Fluid Statics. 6. Mechanical Energy Balance in Fluid Flow. 7. Equations of Fluid Motion. 8. Internal Flows. 9. External Flows. 10. Convection Heat Transfer. 11. Mass Transfer in Fluids. 12. Radiation Heat Transfer.

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Book SynopsisFirst translated in English ten years after its original Dutch publication in 1962, this book has inspired practitioners for generations. It's proposal to distinguish the infill from the support - what users can individually decide in a housing process from what users share - has turned out to be feasible in practice. The Natural Relation - the interaction of people with their immediate environment and the central concept of the book - is the result of that distinction. It is essential to the well-being of everyday environment regardless of function or available resources.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. People 2. Cities 3. The Technique 4. The Support Structure 5. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised seventh edition of Property Development has been completely updated to reflect ongoing changes in the property field and maintain the direct relevance of the text to all stakeholders involved in studying the property development process. This text has been in high demand since the first edition was published over 40 years ago.The successful style and proven format of the highly popular text has been retained to assist the readership to understand this complex discipline. The readership typically includes anyone with an interest in property including aspiring property developers, established property developers, property stakeholders involved in the property development process, as well as any interested parties. In addition this new edition of the standard text is ideally suited for all property development and real estate students and will also be of interest to early career professionals and those pursuing similar professional degrees in the induTrade Review"This is a great book to understand the complexity involved with real estate development. The book does a fantastic job describing the entire process and takes a global perspective so readers from around the world can get a great perspective on the risks and rewards associated with creating a new development. In this seventh edition the author has clearly captured the major issues to be aware of to mitigate the uncertainty that goes along with investing in a real estate development." - Dr. Elaine Worzala, CRE, FRICS, Carter Real Estate Center, USA"This book is a very comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the property development process, with international examples highlighting key issues. The new section on sustainability is a welcome addition as an important ongoing element in property development." - Professor Graeme Newell, Western Sydney University, AustraliaTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Land for Development 3. Development Appraisal and Risk 4. Development Finance 5. Property Cycles 6. Planning 7. Construction 8. Market Research 9. PropTech 10. Marketing and Sales 11. Sustainable Development 12. Emerging Markets

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Book SynopsisWith an emphasis on photographic works that offer new perspectives on the history of American social documentary, this book considers a history of politically engaged photography that may serve as models for the representation of impending environmental injustices. Chris Balaschak examines histories of American photography, the environmental movement, as well as the industrial and postindustrial economic conditions of the United States in the 20th century. With particular attention to a material history of photography focused on the display and dissemination of documentary images through print media and exhibitions, the work considered places emphasis on the depiction of communities and places harmed by industrialized capitalism.The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, visual studies, photography, ecocriticism, environmental humanities, media studies, culture studies, and visual rhetoric.Table of Contents1. America Begins Again: Waste and Social Documentary; 2. The Climax Community; 3. The Shadow of Infrastructure; 4. The New Social Document; 5. Photographic Views After Three Mile Island; 6. Tracing Toxicity; 7. Sacrifice Zones

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Book SynopsisReal-world evidence is defined as evidence generated from real-world data outside randomized controlled trials. As scientific discoveries and methodologies continue to advance, real-world data and their companion technologies offer powerful new tools for evidence generation. Real-World Evidence in a Patient-Centric Digital Era provides perspectives, examples, and insights on the innovative application of real-world evidence to meet patient needs and improve healthcare, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry.This book presents an overview of key analytical issues and best practices. Special attention is paid to the development, methodologies, and other salient features of the statistical and data science techniques that are customarily used to generate real-world evidence. It provides a review of key topics and emerging trends in cutting-edge data science and health innovation.Features: Provides an overview Table of ContentsPreface: Real World Evidence and Digital Innovation to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases. 1. Real World Evidence Generation. 2. Applications of RWE for Regulatory Uses. 3. Ethics & Bioethics. 4. Real- World Data, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Recent Development and Emerging Trends in the European Union. 5. Patient centricity and Precision Medicine. 6. Health Information Technology. 7. Digital Health Technologies and Innovations. 8. Economic Analysis and Outcome Assessment. 9. Partnerships and Collaborations. 10. Global Perspective: China Big Data Collaboration to Improve Patient Care. 11. The Future of Patient-Centric Data-Driven Healthcare

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Book SynopsisThis book is an introductory text on building measurement and estimating for simple buildings in Hong Kong, based on the Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works 4th Edition Revised 2018 (HKSMM4 Rev 2018). It provides a toolkit for students and surveying technicians who are new to the subject. This second edition updates the contents in line with the HKSMM4 Rev 2018 and incorporates the latest industry developments such as BIM. The main text is divided into five parts following the development of a typical project. Part 1, Building the project team, introduces the team setup for a typical project. Part 2, Deciding the procurement strategy, explains the various procurement decisions to be made by an employer before any cost estimating and measurement work takes place. Part 3, Preparing for tender, covers the tendering methods, tender documentation and approximate estimating techniques used by Quantity Surveyors. Table of ContentsPart 1: Building the Project Team; 1. Introduction 2. Principal Stakeholders of a Project Part 2: Deciding the Procurement Strategy; 3. Project Delivery Methods 4. Payment Mechanisms Part 3: Preparing for Tender; 5. Tendering Methods 6. Tendering Procedures 7. Tender Documentation 8. Approximate Estimating Techniques in Pre-Contract Stages Part 4: Measuring Quantities; 9. Principles and Rules of Taking-off 10. Length, Area and Volume Measurement 11. Introduction to HKSMM4 Rev 2018 12. Measurement of Excavation 13. Measurement of Concrete Works 14. Measurement of Brickwork and Blockwork 15. Measurement of Wood Works 16. Measurement of Steel and Metal Works 17. Measurement of Plastering, Paving and Painting 18. Measurement of Waterproofing 19. Worked Examples 20. Processing Measurements Part 5: Estimating Unit Rates; 21. Pricing in General 22. Pricing Trade Work 23. Pricing Preliminaries 24. Computer Applications in Measurement and Estimating

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Book SynopsisData Science for Sensory and Consumer Scientists is a comprehensive textbook that provides a practical guide to using data science in the field of sensory and consumer science through real-world applications. It covers key topics including data manipulation, preparation, visualization, and analysis, as well as automated reporting, machine learning, text analysis, and dashboard creation. Written by leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the tools and techniques of data science and apply them to the study of consumer behavior and sensory-led product development. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a student just starting out, this book is the ideal guide to using data science to drive insights and inform decision-making in the sensory and consumer sciences.Key Features:â Elucidation of data scientific workflow. â Introduction to reproducible research. â In-depth coverage of data-scientifTable of Contents1. Bienvenue! 2. Getting Started 3. Why Data Science? 4. Data Manipulation 5. Data Visualization 6. Automated Reporting 7. Example Project: The Biscuit Study 8. Data Collection 9. Data Preparation 10. Data Analysis 11. Value Delivery 12. Machine Learning 13. Text Analysis 14. Dashboards 15. Conclusion and Next Steps

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the underlying behaviour of steel and concrete bridge decks. It shows how complex structures can be analysed with physical reasoning and relatively simple computer models and without complicated mathematics.Trade Review"This is the second edition of a book which, since its first publication in 1976, has become one of the most widely used in bridge design offices...The first edition was the best book of its kind. The second edition is better." - New Civil Engineer"The first edition will be familiar to most bridge engineers, who will only need to be assured that the high standard set there has been maintained." - The Structural Engineer"This is the second edition of a book which, since its first publication in 1976, has become one of the most widely used in bridge design offices...The first edition was the best book of its kind. The second edition is better." - New Civil Engineer"The first edition will be familiar to most bridge engineers, who will only need to be assured that the high standard set there has been maintained." - The Structural EngineerTable of ContentsPreface. Structural forms and calculation methods. Beam decks and frames. Slab decks. Beam-and-slab decks. Multicellular decks. Box-girder decks. Space frame methods and slab membrane action. Shear lag and edge stiffening. Skew, tapered and curved decks. Distribution coefficients. Temperature and prestress loading. Harmonic analysis and folded plate theory. Finite element method. Stiffnesses of supports and foundations. Appendices. A: Product integrals. Functions of load on a single span. Harmonic components. B: Calculation of torsion constants for solid beams. Author index. Subject index.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of the studies presented in this report is the implementation of rational concepts and testing procedures for the design and manufacture of bituminous materials for applications in pavement construction. Practical test procedures are recommended for binder evaluation, mix design and performance assessment of bituminous materials. The three main topics addressed are binder testing, mix design and mechanical testing of mixtures. Each is examined through interlaboratory tests and there is a literary review of existing practices and methods for the production of polymer modified binders, mixture design and the mechanical properties of mixtures.Trade Review'At a time of profound changes in experimental procedures and specifications for asphalts, this book will be a source of information and reference not only for research scientists but also for highway engineers and practitioners ' - IAT NewsTable of ContentsBituminous binders. Testing and appraisal of polymer modified road bitumens. Interlaboratory tests on the rheology of bituminous binders. Mixture design. State of the art report on mix design. Interlaboratory tests on mix design. Mechanical testing of mixtures. State of the art on complex modulus and fatigue of bituminous mixes. Interlaboratory tests on modulus and fatigue testing

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Book SynopsisAt some time 30% of the worldâs land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with. Understanding the environment in which they were formed and how this affects their behaviour are critical because they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics.This book is aimed at designers and contractors working in the construction and extractive industries to help them mitigate construction hazards on, with or in glacial deposits. These soils increase risks to critical infrastructure which, in the UK includes the majority of the road and raTrade Review"I know that this one is a book I shall acquire and use... it is a book that merits reading from cover to cover.It was a delight to see a book on engineering that recognizes the important role of geological processes in forming soils, therefore explaining their properties and behavior."-- Eddie Bromhead, retired professor and consulting engineer"This authoritative and well referenced book contains a wealth of information about glaciation, glacial geology and the engineering aspects of construction on and in glacial deposits."-- John Hudson, Imperial College, London and past president International Society of Rock Mechanics"I know that this one is a book I shall acquire and use... it is a book that merits reading from cover to cover.It was a delight to see a book on engineering that recognizes the important role of geological processes in forming soils, therefore explaining their properties and behavior."-- Eddie Bromhead, retired professor and consulting engineer"This authoritative and well referenced book contains a wealth of information about glaciation, glacial geology and the engineering aspects of construction on and in glacial deposits."-- John Hudson, Imperial College, London and past president International Society of Rock MechanicsTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Glaciation1.3 Engineering glacial soils1.4 Glacial Soil 1.5 The evolution of glacial geology1.6 ‘The past is the key to the present‘1.7 ‘Glacial soils are the most variable of all soils’1.8 ‘We know more about the stars above us than the soils beneath our feet’ (Leonardo da Vinci, c 1600)1.9 ObservationsChapter 2 Glacial Geology2.1 Introduction2.2 Glacial Soils2.2.1 Facies2.2.2 Primary Deposits2.2.2.1 Subglacial Traction Till2.2.2.1.1 Glaciotectonite2.2.2.1.2 Deformation Till2.2.2.1.3 Lodgement Till2.2.2.1.4 Comminution Till2.2.2.2 Melt Out Till2.2.3 Secondary Deposits2.2.3.1 Glaciofluvial Deposits2.2.3.2 Glacial Sedimentation2.2.3.2.1 Glaciolacustrine Deposits2.2.3.2.2 Glaciomarine Deposits2.3 Glacial Landforms2.3.1 Subglacial Landforms Formed by Ice2.3.1.1 Drumlins2.3.1.2 Flutes2.3.1.3 Rogens (ribbed moraines)2.3.1.4 Erratics2.3.2 Subglacial Landforms Formed by Water 2.3.3 Ice Margin Moraines2.3.3.1 Push Moraines2.3.3.2 Dump Moraines2.3.3.3 Ablation Moraines2.3.4 Glaciofluvial Ice Marginal Landforms2.4 Glacial Land systems2.5 Glacial Dynamics2.5.1 Glacier Movement due to Substrate Deformation2.5.2 Sliding2.5.3 Friction and Sliding2.5.4 Erosion2.5.5 Deposition2.6 Subglacial Deformation2.6.1 Hydraulic Conditions2.6.2 Deformation2.6.3 Local Deformation2.7 ObservationsChapter 3 Ground Investigation 3.1 Introduction3.2 Design of a Ground Investigation3.3 Desk Study3.4 Site Reconnaissance 3.5 Preliminary Investigation3.6 The Main I

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Book SynopsisCuring is one of those activities that every civil engineer and construction worker has heard of, but in reality does not worry about much. In practice, curing is often low on the list of priorities on the construction site, particularly when budgets and timelines are under pressure. Yet the increasing demands being placed on concrete mixtures also mean that they are less forgiving than in the past. Therefore, any activity that will help improve hydration and so performance, while reducing the risk of cracking, is becoming more important. Curing Concrete explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how to best do it.The book covers: The fundamentals behind hydration How curing affects the properties of concrete, improving its long-term performance What curing technologies and techniques you can use for different applications How to effectively specify, provide, aTrade Review"This book explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how best to do it... There are numerous examples of how curing (or a lack of it) has affected concrete performance in real-world situations. These include examples from hot and cold climates, as well as those related to high-performance concretes. This book is aimed at construction professionals who want to ensure the quality and durability of their concrete structures and demonstrates that curing is well worth the extra effort and cost."—Concrete, October 2014 "I like the tone and level of the book. While it deals with a critical technical issue, it does so in a manner that makes it immediately attractive and intelligible to the ‘real’ people who have to worry about curing. This will be a great book for site personnel and mid-level managers, as well as students and other practitioners of concrete, to use in order to inform themselves about curing and to help in doing it properly. The book is clear and concise without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail. While some background in cement and concrete is probably needed, the book manages to deal with fairly complex issues in a readily understandable way…"––Prof. M.G. Alexander, University of Cape Town, South Africa "This book is a practical yet comprehensive guide for anyone who is involved in concrete construction. It first describes the role curing plays in the hydration process, what properties are influenced by curing, guidance in the application and use of curing, how to measure and specify, and finally real-world guidance drawn from the experiences of others. … Overall, this is an excellent publication that presents fundamental concepts of concrete curing with a practical application of real-world expertise drawn from well-respected practitioners. Why we cure, how to specify it, and what the benefits will be are well presented."––Jim Grove, P.E., Global Consulting Inc., Ames, Iowa, USA "A l Table of ContentsIntroduction: References. Cementitious Materials Chemistry and Hydration: Introduction. Portland Cement. Supplementary Cementitious Materials. Hydration. Mix Design and Proportioning. Effects of Water. Temperature Effects. Summary. References. Benefits of Curing on Concrete Performance: Introduction. Cracking. Durability. Strength. Modulus of Elasticity. Creep. Sustainability. References. Curing in Practice: Introduction. Selecting Curing Methods. Temperature Control. Moisture Control. Where, When, and How Long? References. Measurement and Specifications: Balancing Theory and Practice. Heating and Cooling. Moisture Control. International Specifications. Verification of Curing. Guide Specification. Payment. References. Real-World Experience: Introduction. Hot Climate. Cold Climate. High-Performance Concrete. Performance Parameters. Specifications and Testing. Summary. References.

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Book SynopsisIncludes Case Studies from a Range of Event SitesIntroduction to Crowd Science examines the growing rate of crowd-related accidents and incidents around the world. Using tools, methods, and worked examples gleaned from over 20 years of experience, this text provides an understanding of crowd safety. It establishes how crowd accidents and incidents (specifically mass fatalities in crowded spaces) can occur. The author explores the underlying causes and implements techniques for crowd risk analysis and crowd safety engineering that can help minimize and even eliminate occurrences altogether. Understand Overall Crowd Dynamics and Levels of Complex StructureThe book outlines a simple modeling approach to crowd risk analysis and crowds safety in places of public assembly. With consideration for major events, and large-scale urban environments, the material focuses on the practical elemeTrade Review"Really excellent work. It does a good job of taking a very sophisticated topic and making it accessible for an educated reader."—Tracy Pearl, Florida International UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. Crowd risk analysis. Causality. Crowd science. Crowd and event modelling. Case studies and examples. Control room applications. The way forward. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Synthetic Biology Handbook explains the major goals of the field of synthetic biology and presents the technical details of the latest advances made in achieving those goals. Offering a comprehensive overview of the current areas of focus in synthetic biology, this handbook: Explores the standardisation of classic molecular bioscience approaches Addresses the societal context and potential impacts of synthetic biology Discusses the use of legacy systems as tools for new product development Examines the design and construction of de novo cells and genetic codes Describes computational methods for designing genes and gene networks Thus, the Synthetic Biology Handbook provides an accurate sense of the scope of synthetic biology today. The handbook also affords readers with an opportunity to scrutinize the underlying scTable of ContentsSynthetic Biology: Culture and Bioethical Considerations. Synthetic Biology Standards and Methods of DNA Assembly. Standardised Genetic Output Measurement. Bacterial Cells as Engineered Chassis. Eukaryotae Synthetica: Synthetic Biology in Yeast, Microalgae, and Mammalian Cells. Synthetic Plants. Theory and Construction of Semi-Synthetic Minimal Cells. Design Tools for Synthetic Biology. New Genetic Codes.

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Book SynopsisTerrestrial Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: Challenges and Opportunities reveals how environmental research infrastructures (RIs) provide new valuable insights on ecological processes that cannot be realized by more traditional short-term funding cycles and are integral to understand our changing world. This book bonds the latest state-of-the-science knowledge on environmental RIs, the challenges in creating them, their place in addressing scientific frontiers, and the new perspectives they bear. Each chapter is thoughtfully invested with fresh viewpoints from the environmental RI vantage as the authors explore and explain many topics such as the rationale and challenges in global change, field and modeling platforms, new tools, challenges in data management, distilling information into knowledge, and new developments in large-scale RIs. This work serves an advantageous guide for academics and practitioners alike who aim to deepen their knowledge in the field ofTrade Review"A long overdue and fine analysis of the importance of ecosystems and ecosystem research in this time of global change. This should be required reading for any one concerned about achieving truly sustainable development."— Thomas E. Lovejoy, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, United States"…is a timely and comprehensive account of the emergence of large-scale ecological research infrastructure, worldwide. A fortunate convergence between the need to address emerging ecological problems with the technology to understand pattern and process at ecosystem scale has led to dramatic progress in this field. The ability to combine automated sensors, remote sensing, computational power and data management techniques has provided ecologists with a whole new toolbox. It brings with it new challenges of organization and design in order to provide an infrastructure which is fit-for-use, multi-institutional, adaptive and durable. This volume covers the learning achieved so far in implementing research platforms of this kind." — Robert J Scholes, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa"… a very timely book. Large-scale infrastructures are essential to advance our understanding of the Earth System at a variety of scales. The establishment of these is often difficult as it conflicts with traditional short term funding cycles. This book comes at a time when several such large-scale ecological infrastructures are indeed being established worldwide based on a plethora of new scientific ideas and. It deals however not only with the science questions driving the need for infrastructures, but importantly also with crucial issues such as data quality and accessibility and the introduction and development of new technologies. The editors have done a great job in producing this much-needed overview that will enable a new generation of scientists and other users to appreciate the need, value and benefits of large scale infrastructures."— Han Dolman, Free University Amsterdam, Netherlands"This volume describes how to approach contemporary global environmental challenges with large and integrated experimental and monitoring infrastructure, including the scientific and engineering platforms necessary to acquire, evaluate, maintain, interpret, and synthesize vast amounts of data in order to produce useful knowledge. Building and connecting research infrastructure across the globe is a frontier science and this book, edited by Abbad Chabbi and Hank Loescher provides valuable lessons learned to date from a number of aspects of networked activities worldwide."— Jill Baron, U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins, Colorado, USATable of ContentsPreface: Goals and Structure of This Book. Editors. Contributors. Section I Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: The Need to Address Global Change and Associated Challenges. Section II A New Generation of Controlled Environment, Field, and Modeling Platforms. Section III New Tools to meet New Challenges: Emerging Technologies for Exploring Unknown Ecosystem Processes. Section IV Data Management and Access. Section V Infrastructure Integration and Perspectives. Index.

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Book SynopsisCovering fabrication, characterization, and applications nanofiltration (NF) membranes, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of NF membrane technology over the past decade. It uniquely covers a variety of fabrication techniques, comparing the procedures of each technique to produce polymeric membranes of different morphologies. The book also discusses advances in the materials used in thin film composite (TFC) polyamide membrane fabrication and their influences on properties with respect to structural and separation characteristics. A comprehensive review on NF characterization methods and techniques is provided, assessing physical and chemical properties and separation characteristics and stability. Technical challenges in fabricating a new generation of NF membranes are also reviewed and the possible approaches to overcome the challenges are provided. The book concludes with relevant case studies on the use of NF membranes in industrial implementation of Trade Review"…readers can easily have an overview of the latest development of nanofiltration membranes." — Takeshi Matsuura, University of Ottawa, Canada"This book is an excellent source of information for someone who wants to know more about nanofiltration membranes. …the publication of this book is timely and should be a good reference book for many scientists and engineers. Each chapter is well explained and discussed, with an extensive list of references. Important figures and tables are provided, which make it easier for readers to understand the important principles and concepts of NF. Overall I found that this reference book is simple enough to understand, but also contains important information necessary to understand NF membranes. I would definitely suggest this book for those who wants to know more about NF." —Abdul Wahab Mohammad, National University of MalaysiaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Synthesis of Nanofiltration Membrane. Advanced Materials in Nanofiltration Membrane. Technical Challenges and Approaches in Fabricating Nanofiltration Membrane. Characterization of Nanofiltration Membrane. Applications

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Book SynopsisAround the world the focus is on the relationship between ethics and governance codes and how widely this should be interpreted. Sustainability has three main accepted dimensions: economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection. It is a truly multidimensional and multidisciplinary concept, and one which directly affects the risks and opportunities for markets and businesses. In three distinct parts, Sustainable Markets for Sustainable Business explores the relationship between markets and business and sustainable development, as well as issues such as climate change, pollution, land degradation and biodiversity loss. Firstly the authors, all experts from around the world, consider a variety of theoretical issues concerned with sustainability in the new environment. In Part Two the emphasis is on looking at these issues in the market and business practice under various guises. Although every chapter contains discussion and recommended solutions, the final part specTrade Review’Professor Aras has tackled the very timely subject of business sustainability. She has put together a global perspective that presents best practices, discusses the role of businesses and markets, and provides examples of innovative approaches. The book will be a valuable resource not only for scholars but also for the wider business community and policy makers.’ Reena Aggarwal, Georgetown Center for Financial Markets and Policy, USA ’This work demonstrates the multi-dimensional elements of sustainability, moving beyond conceptions of sustainable enterprise and industry, to ask fundamental questions regarding the sustainability of markets. Can markets be made to work towards sustainable development rather than environmental destruction? The book highlights how new modes of regulation, governance, incentives and strategic thinking are essential to reformulate the fundamental objectives and operations of economic endeavour towards sustainable goals.’ Thomas Clarke, University of Technology, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsPart 1 Theoretical Perspectives and Current Issues: Causality and interaction: sustainable markets and sustainable business. The need for a theoretical reexamination of sustainability in economics and business. The relationship between sustainable markets and sustainable development. Part 2 Corporate and Market Approaches: The corporate world and sustainability: eco-efficiency and the doxic shareholder value. The role of small and medium-sized enterprises in sustainable development. The governance mindset: is sustainability a board issue? Sustainability issues in corporate social responsibility and strategy: sustainable or temporary competitive advantage in today's dynamic environment? Part 3 Future Perspectives and Solutions: Systemic crises in global markets: in search of regulatory and sustainable solutions. Disclosure of corporate environmental, social and governance data: toward effective and sustainable systems. What is sustainable: the need for sufficient reporting and its accounting implications. The future perspectives: what do we need for market and business sustainability?

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Book SynopsisSince 1981, the biennial International Symposium on Aviation Psychology (ISAP) has been convened for the purposes of (a) presenting the latest research on human performance problems and opportunities within aviation systems, (b) envisioning design solutions that best utilize human capabilities for creating safe and efficient aviation systems, and (c) bringing together scientists, research sponsors, and operators in an effort to bridge the gap between research and applications.Though rooted in the presentations of the 18th ISAP, held in 2015 in Dayton, Ohio, Advances in Aviation Psychology is not simply a collection of selected proceedings papers. Based upon the potential impact of emerging trends, current debates or enduring issues present in their work, select authors were invited to expand upon their work following the benefit of interactions at the symposium. Consequently the volume includes discussion of the most pressing research priorities and the latest scientific and technical priorities for addressing them.This book is the second in a series of volumes. The aim of each volume is not only to report the latest findings in aviation psychology but also to suggest new directions for advancing the field.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The History of Instrument Flight (as told to me by Carl J. Crane), ErcolineChapter 2: Practitioner Operational Challenges and Priorities, Rantanen, Fennell, Russi, & DoughertyChapter 3: Researcher Role in Aerospace Operations, Hoermann, Tsang, Vidulich, & AlexanderChapter 4: Commonsense Statistics in Aviation Safety Research, Wickens & McCarleyChapter 5: An Evaluation of the Utility of AT-SAT for the placement of New Controllers by Option, Byrne & BroachChapter 6: Visualizing Automation in Aviation Interfaces, Kirlik, Ackerman, Seefeldt, Xargay, Riddle, Talleur, Carbonari, Sha, & HovakimyanChapter 7: Experimental Evaluation of Varying Feedback of a Cognitive Agent System for UAV Mission Management, Clauss, Denk, & SchulteChapter 8: Using Simulation to Evaluate Ait Traffic Controller Acceptability of Unmanned Aircraft with Detect and Avoid Technology, Comstock, Ghatas, Consiglio, Vincent, Chamberlain, & HofflerChapter 9: Automation Surprises in Commercial Aviation: An Analysis of ASRS Reports, Tripp & MauroChapter 10: Testing Eye Measures for the Sense-Assess-Augment Paradigm, Middendorf, Gruewald, Vidulich, & GalsterChapter 11: Assessing Situation Awareness in an Unmanned Vehicle Control Task: A Case for Eye Tracking Based Metrics, Coyne, Sibley, & MonfortChapter 12: Four Design Choices for Haptic Shared Control, van Paassen, Boink, Abbink, Mulder, & Mulder

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Book SynopsisThe first edition published in 2010. The response was encouraging and many people appreciated a book that was dedicated to quality management in construction projects. Since it published, ISO 9000: 2008 has been revised and ISO 9000: 2015 has published. The new edition will focus on risk-based thinking which must be considered from the beginning and throughout the project life cycle. There are quality-related topics such as Customer Relationship, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Quality Audits, Tools for Construction Projects, and Quality Management that were not covered in the first edition. Furthermore, some figures and tables needed to be updated to make the book more comprehensive.Table of Contents1. Overview of Quality2. Quality Management System3. Construction Projects4. Quality in Construction Projects5. Operation and Maintenance6. Facility Management7. Assessment of QualityAppendix A: Design Review ChecklistsAppendix B: Major Activities during the Construction Processin Building Construction ProjectAppendix C: Content of Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

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Book SynopsisBringing together ecofeminism and ecological literary criticism (ecocriticism), this book presents diverse ways of understanding and responding to the tangled relationships between the personal, social, and environmental dimensions of human experience and expression. Literature and Ecofeminism explores the intersections of sexuality, gender, embodiment, and the natural world articulated in literary works from Shakespeare through to contemporary literature. Bringing together essays from a global group of contributors, this volume draws on American literature, as well as Spanish, South African, Taiwanese, and Indian literature, in order to further the dialogue between ecofeminism and ecocriticism and demonstrate the ongoing relevance of ecofeminism for facilitating critical readings of literature. In doing so, the book opens up multiple directions for ecofeminist ideas and practices, as well as new possibilities for interpreting literature. This comprehensiTrade Review"Literature and Ecofeminism: Intersectional and International Voices is a narrative symbiosis of literary and scholarly voices converging on ecofeminist thought. Dealing with various themes, issues, and concerns of ecofeminism, the 13 chapters weave truly compelling connections across different literary voices. The international scholars who make up this collection bring forward the ecofeminist voices of Native American, African American, English, Scottish, American, Taiwanese, Caribbean, Spanish, Indian, and South African writers in powerful and dynamic ways. The topics are diverse and refreshing, covering Shakespeare’s Ophelia, 18th century British critic Anna Letitia Barbauld, Mary Austin, Sylvia Townsend Warner, Zora Neale Hurston, Ann Pancake, Peter Matthiessen, Linda Hogan, Jade Chen, and, surprisingly, T.S. Eliot. They all help expand the repertoire of ecofeminism in this skillfully prepared collection." — Serpil Oppermann, Professor of English, Hacettepe University, Turkey and President of EASLCE"Ever since its origins, ecofeminism has advocated for the dismantling of all the interweaved forms of oppression that encapsulate women, nonhuman animals, marginal humans, and whatever subject has been marked as "other" by dominants systems of power, including the earth. Merging with literary studies, these emancipatory stances have found their narratives and new critical landscapes. With its rich plurality of angles and visions, Literature and Ecofeminism: Intersectional and International Voices continues to enrich this seminal conversation, demonstrating the key role of feminist ecocriticism in shaping creative epistemologies of liberation that are essential to the imagination of our time." — Serenella Iovino, Professor of Comparative Literature, University of Turin, ItalyTable of ContentsEditor’s Preface Sam Mickey; Foreword Greta Gaard; Introduction Patrick D. Murphy; 1. Like a creature native": Ophelia’s Death and Ecofeminism Lesley Kordecki 2. Anna Letitia Barbauld’s Ecological Sensibility Calley A. Hornbuckle 3. Mary Austin’s Proto-Ecofeminist Land Ethic in ‘The Ford’ (1917) and The Owens Valley Water Controversy Emine Geçgil 4. T.S. Eliot, ecofeminist Etienne Terblanche 5. Ecofeminist Philosophy and Issues of Identity in Sylvia Townsend Warner's ‘Lolly Willowes’ and ‘Mr. Fortune's Maggot’ Julia Tofantšuk 6. "Taking mighty strides across the world": Positioning Zora Neale Hurston in the Ecofeminist Tradition Nicole Anae 7. Ecofeminist Sensibilities and Rural Land Literacies in the Work of Contemporary Appalachian Novelist Ann Pancake Theresa L. Burriss 8. Essentialist Tropes in ‘At Play in the Fields of the Lord’ Karl Zuelke 9. Cyborg-goddesses, Linda Hogan’s ‘Indios’, and Jade Chen’s ‘Mazu’s Body-guards’ Peter I-min Huang 10. Wolves, Singing Trees, and Replicants: Ecofeminist Readings of Contemporary Spanish Novels Carmen Flys Junquera 11. Ecofeminist Moorings in Globalized India: Literary Discourse and Interpretations Swapna Gopinath, Sony Jalarajan Raj, and Soumya Jose 12. The Vocation of Healing: The Poetry of Malika Ndlovu Deirdre Byrne 13. Grace Nichols and Jackie Kay’s Corporeal Black Venus: Feminist Ecocritical Realignments Izabel F.O. Brandão; Afterword: Ecofeminism through Literary Activism, Hybridity, Connections, and Caring Anna Bedford

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Book SynopsisCreating a Culture of Predictable Outcomes demonstrates the importance of creating cultures in the design and construction industries grounded in sophisticated-caring leadership, high-performing collaborative teams, and master-level decision-making discipline, informed by values, to finally address massive inefficiencies, waste, and unpredictability. Barbara White Bryson offers specific guidance to industry stakeholders to succeed in achieving project-related predictable outcomes by focusing on culture rather than process. This includes selecting the right team members by hiring and firing bravely, valuing psychological safety, leading with values, practicing respect and transparency, fostering empowerment to make decisions at the right level at the right time, and more.This book is a must-read for design and construction professionals who want to finally understand how to set goals and meet those goals for their clients as well as for their teams. Trade ReviewIn her straightforward manner, Barbara White Bryson speaks directly to the fundamental misses inhibiting the built environment industry from firing on all cylinders. A blend of in-depth domain knowledge and relatable storytelling, Creating a Culture of Predictable Outcomes will stand as foundational to the professions for years to come. - David G. Gilmore, President & CEO, DesignIntelligenceWorking with Barbara on the Rice Bioscience Research Collaborative was one of the best project experiences our team at SOM has had. Her real-world experiences, including senior academic and strategic leadership, as well as being an architect with an MBA and Doctorate in Higher Education, make Barbara uniquely adept at describing comprehensive and highly effective strategies with analogous references that are clear, engaging and memorable. - Carrie Byles, FAIA, LEED BD+C, Partner SOM"Predictability is power." There are no truer words spoken than this premise from Barbara White Bryson’s illuminating and strategic book, particularly in a time of chaos and mismanagement. Barbara’s book is an imminently useful read for firm leaders at any phase in their careers. Universally, business, design and engineering schools will use this book to demonstrate predictability as the active decision-making model we need. - James Timberlake, FAIA, Architect/Partner, Kieran Timberlake, PhiladelphiaCreating a Culture of Predictable Outcomes packs a powerful message while forging a new path for the industry, one that is more nimble, adaptable and resilient. Bryson’s list outlining twenty disruptions that will impact our future is alone worth the price of the book. As we’ve all witnessed, unexpected things happen – this book is here just in time to help! - Randy Deutsch, Author of Superusers (Routledge, 2019)Table of Contents1. Predictability is Power 2. Sophisticated Caring Leadership 3. High-Performing Collaborative Teams 4. Master-Level Decision-Making 5. Aligning Values to Goals 6. Embracing Risk and Contracts 7. Research 8. Twenty Freight Trains of Disruption 9. Unpredictable

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Book SynopsisPresenting an overview of agroecology within the framework of climate change, this book looks at the impact of our changing climate on crop production and agroecosystems, reporting on how plants will cope with these changes, and how we can mitigate these negative impacts to ensure food production for the growing population. It explores the ways that farmers can confront the challenges of climate change, with contributed chapters from around the world demonstrating the different challenges associated with differing climates. Examples are provided of the approaches being taken right now to expand the ecological, physiological, morphological, and productive potential of a range of crop types. Describes the effects and responses of the macro and micro levels of crops under the different components of climate changeReports on the adaptation and resilience of food production systems within the changing climateCovers how planTable of ContentsAgroecology, Climate Change, and Agroecosystem Resilience. Physiological and Morphological Mechanisms Mediating Plant Tolerance to Osmotic Stress: Balancing Tolerance and Productivity. Response and Adaptation of Crops to Carbon Dioxide Rise: Coping or Dying. The Physiology and Phenology of Crop Production Under Temperate Climate Changes. Fitting Wheat Phenology to Maximize Yield in a Changing Climate. Response of Pulses to Climate Change: A Physiological Perspective. Climate Resilient Agriculture of Rice: A Physiological Perspective. Tropical Crops and Resilience to Climate Change. Grassland Resilience to Climate Change: From Species to Ecosystem. Effect of Topographic Properties on Crop Yield Variability and Farm Size in a Rural Farming Landscape: Opportunities for Engancing Resilience. Climatic Constraints in Tropical Forages and Common Beans: Suite of Plant Traits to Overcome Water Stress. Climate Change and Food Production Systems Sustainability. Mainstreaming Climate Change in Agricultural and Agroecology Education.

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Book SynopsisA Tour of Data Science: Learn R and Python in Parallel covers the fundamentals of data science, including programming, statistics, optimization, and machine learning in a single short book. It does not cover everything, but rather, teaches the key concepts and topics in Data Science. It also covers two of the most popular programming languages used in Data Science, R and Python, in one source.Key features: Allows you to learn R and Python in parallel Cover statistics, programming, optimization and predictive modelling, and the popular data manipulation tools – data.table and pandas Provides a concise and accessible presentation Includes machine learning algorithms implemented from scratch, linear regression, lasso, ridge, logistic regression, gradient boosting trees, etc. Appealing to data scientists, statisticians, quantitative analysts, and others who want to learn progrTable of ContentsAssumptions about the reader’s backgroundBook overview Introduction to R/Python Programming Calculator Variable and TypeFunctions Control flowsSome built-in data structures Revisit of variables Object-oriented programming (OOP) in R/Python Miscellaneous More on R/Python Programming Work with R/Python scripts Debugging in R/Python Benchmarking Vectorization Embarrassingly parallelism in R/Python Evaluation strategySpeed up with C/C++ in R/PythonA first impression of functional programming Miscellaneous data.table and pandasSQL Get started with data.table and pandas Indexing & selecting data Add/Remove/UpdateGroup by Join Random Variables, Distributions & Linear Regression A refresher on distributions Inversion sampling & rejection sampling Joint distribution & copula Fit a distribution Confidence intervalHypothesis testing Basics of linear regression Ridge regression Optimization in PracticeConvexity Gradient descent Root-finding General purpose minimization tools in R/Python Linear programming Miscellaneous Machine Learning - A gentle introduction Supervised learning Gradient boosting machine Unsupervised learning Reinforcement learning Deep Q-Networks Computational differentiation Miscellaneous

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Book SynopsisA finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book PrizeA magisterial work of narrative history and original reportage . . . You can feel the tension building one cold, catastrophic fact at a time . . . A virtually unprecedented achievement. Mike Spies, The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)A Washington Post top 50 nonfiction book of 2023 Short-listed for the Zócalo Book PrizeOne of The New York Times' 33 nonfiction books to read this fall One of Esquire's best books of fall A Kirkus Reviews best nonfiction book of 2023Named a most anticipated book of the fall by The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and BloombergAmerican Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 presents the epic history of America's most controversial weapon.In the 1950s, an obsessive firearms designer named Eugene Stoner invented the AR-15 rifle in a California garage. High-minded and patriotic, Stoner sought to devise a lightweight, easy-to-use weapon that could replace the M1s touted by soldiers in World War II. What he did create was a lethal handheld icon of the American century.In American Gun, the veteran Wall Street Journal reporters Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson track the AR-15 from inception to ubiquity. How did the same gun represent the essence of freedom to millions of Americans and the essence of evil to millions more? To answer this question, McWhirter and Elinson follow Stonerthe American Kalashnikovas he struggled mightily to win support for his invention, which under the name M16 would become standard equipment in Vietnam. Shunned by gun owners at first, the rifle's popularity would take off thanks to a renegade band of small-time gun makers. And in the 2000s, it would become the weapon of choice for mass shooters, prompting widespread calls for proscription even as the gun industry embraced it as a financial savior. Writing with fairness and compassion, McWhirter and Elinson explore America's gun culture, revealing the deep appeal of the AR-15, the awful havoc it wreaks, and the politics of reducing its toll. The result is a moral history of contemporary America's love affair with technology, freedom, and weaponry.Includes 8 pages of black-and-white images.

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Book SynopsisThis is the fascinating story of the dream of a completely new aircraft, a hybrid of the plane and the rigid airship - huge, wingless, moving slowly through the lower sky. John McPhee chronicles the perhaps unfathomable perseverance of the aircraft's sucessive progenitors.

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Book SynopsisIt was all part of man's greatest adventure--landing men on the Moon and sending a rover to Mars, finally seeing the edge of the universe and the birth of stars, and launching planetary explorers across the solar system to Neptune and beyond.        The ancient dream of breaking gravity's hold and taking to space became a reality only because of the intense cold-war rivalry between the superpowers, with towering geniuses like Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolyov shelving dreams of space travel and instead developing rockets for ballistic missiles and space spectaculars. Now that Russian archives are open and thousands of formerly top-secret U.S. documents are declassified, an often startling new picture of the space age emerges:the frantic effort by the Soviet Union to beat the United States to the Moon was doomed from the beginning by gross inefficiency and by infighting so treacherous that Winston Churchill likened it to 'dogs

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