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Book Synopsis**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER****WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024****WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024** An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love''An enthralling, engrossing story of survival'' Bill BrysonAn absolute jewel of a book' India KnightA gripping tale of adventure' Elizabeth DayAn extraordinary survival story' Sunday TimesBored of 1970s suburban life, Maurice and Maralyn plan their escape: sell the house, build a boat, set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway around the world, their beloved boat is struck by a whale and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Alone on a tiny raft, their love is put to the test. This is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive not just at sea, but in life.This skilful storytelling drew me invery touching indeed' James RebanksWith the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds' Financial TimesThis dramatic, profound human story is so beautifully told. I really could not put it down' Nina StibbeA Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Year**READERS ADORE MAURICE & MARALYN**A riveting tale of survival . . . and of the power of love when all appears lost'A mind-blowing story of resilience and love in the face of adversity'The very best kind of true story, and beautifully written'I couldn't put this book down'I was absolutely hooked from the outset'

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Graphics Communications for Engineers, Fifth Edition, is a workbook that teaches the fundamentals of sketching and engineering graphics principles in addition to improving the visualization abilities of students. The primary goal of this text is to assist students in learning the techniques and standards of communicating graphically so that design ideas can be clearly communicated and produced. This introductory text is for students in technical drawing and engineering graphics courses at both two- and four-year schools.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Graphics Communications2 Sketching and Text3 Section and Auxiliary Views4 Dimensioning and Tolerancing5 Reading and Constructing6 Design and 3-D ModelingSupplement Design ProblemsAdditional Problems and WorksheetsAppendix: Decimal and Millimeter EquivalentsIndex

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Book SynopsisIt''s been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost?''Fans of Prime TV series Clarkson''s Farm will enjoy this companion'' IRISH TIMES----Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm.So, that went well . . .The spring barley crop failed.Just like the oil seed rape.And the durum wheat.Then the oats turned the colour of a hearing aid and the mushrooms went mouldy.Farming sheep, pigs and cows was hardly more lucrative. Jeremy would be better off trying to breed ostriches.But in the face of uncooperative weather, the relentless realities of the agricultural economy, bureaucracy, a truculent local planning department and the world's persistent refusal to recognise his ingenuity and genius, our hero's not beaten yet. Not while the farm shop's still doing a roaring trade in candles that smell like his knacker hammock, he isn't.On the face of it, the challenges of making a success of Diddly Squat are enough to have you weeping into your (Hawkstone) beer, but misery loves company and in girlfriend Lisa, Farm Manager Kaleb, Cheerful Charlie and Gerald his Head of Security Jeremy knows he's got the best. And it's hard for a chap to feel too gloomy about things when there's a JCB telehandler, a crop-spraying hovercraft and a digger in the barn.Because as a wise man* once said, there's no man alive who wouldn't have fun with a digger . . .'*Jeremy----Praise for Clarkson''s Farm:''The best thing Clarkson''s done . . . It pains me to say this'' GUARDIAN''Shockingly hopeful'' INDEPENDENT''Even the most committed Clarkson haters will find him likeable here'' TELEGRAPH''Quite lovely'' THE TIMESNumber 1 Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

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Book SynopsisA prismatic look at the meeting of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein and the impact these two pillars of science had on the world of physics, which was in turmoil. In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics. Almost half of the attendees had won or would go on to win the Nobel Prize. Over the course of those few days, these minds began to realise that classical physics was about to give way to quantum theory, a seismic shift in our history and how we understand not just our world, but the universe. At the centre of this meeting were Marie Curie and a young Albert Einstein. In the years preceding, Curie had faced the death of her husband. She was on the cusp of being awarded her second Nobel Prize, but scandal erupted all around her when the French press revealed that she was having an affair with a fellow scientist, Paul Langevin. The subject of vicious misogynist and xenophobic attacks in the French press, Curie found herself in a storm that threatened her scientific legacy.Albert Einstein proved a supporter in her travails. He was young and already showing flourishes of his enormous genius. Curie had been responsible for one of the greatest discoveries in modern science. Utilising never before seen correspondence and notes, Jeffrey Orens reveals the human side of these brilliant scientists, one who pushed boundaries and demanded equality in a man’s world, no matter the cost, and the other, who was destined to become synonymous with genius.

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Book SynopsisA concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker. A Degree in a Book: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is presented in an attractive landscape format in full-color. With flow charts, infographics, timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, this highly visual guide will help readers quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications.Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject as well as the challenges of the future such as environmental responsibility. Complete with a useful glossary of key terms, this holistic introduction will equip students and laypeople alike with the knowledge of an engineering graduate. ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing''s A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow charts, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Symbols xix 1. Introduction 1 Learning Objectives 2 1.1 Historical Perspective 2 1.2 Materials Science and Engineering: Need of Its Study 3 Case Study 1.1—Cargo Ship Failures 6 1.3 Classification of Materials 7 Case Study 1.2—Carbonated Beverage Containers 12 1.4 Advanced Materials 14 1.5 Modern Materials’ Needs 17 Summary 18 References 18 Questions and Problems 19 2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding20 Learning Objectives 21 2.1 Introduction 21 Atomic Structure 21 2.2 Fundamental Concepts 21 2.3 Electrons in Atoms 24 2.4 The Periodic Table 30 Atomic Bonding in Solids 32 2.5 Bonding Forces and Energies 32 2.6 Primary Interatomic Bonds 34 2.7 Secondary Bonding or van der Waals Bonding 41 Materials of Importance 2.1—Water (Its Volume Expansion upon Freezing) 44 2.8 Mixed Bonding 45 2.9 Molecules 46 2.10 Bonding Type-Material Classification Correlations 46 Summary 47 Equation Summary 48 List of Symbols 48 Important Terms and Concepts 49 References 49 Questions and Problems 49 3. Structures of Metals and Ceramics 52 Learning Objectives 53 3.1 Introduction 53 Crystal Structures 54 3.2 Fundamental Concepts 54 3.3 Unit Cells 55 3.4 Metallic Crystal Structures 55 3.5 Density Computations—Metals 61 3.6 Ceramic Crystal Structures 62 3.7 Density Computations—Ceramics 69 3.8 Silicate Ceramics 70 3.9 Carbon 73 3.10 Polymorphism and Allotropy 78 3.11 Crystal Systems 78 Material of Importance 3.1—Tin (Its Allotropic Transformation) 80 Crystallographic Points, Directions, and Planes 81 3.12 Point Coordinates 81 3.13 Crystallographic Directions 83 3.14 Crystallographic Planes 90 3.15 Linear and Planar Densities 96 3.16 Close-Packed Crystal Structures 97 Crystalline and Noncrystalline Materials 100 3.17 Single Crystals 100 3.18 Polycrystalline Materials 101 3.19 Anisotropy 101 3.20 X-Ray Diffraction: Determination of Crystal Structures 103 3.21 Noncrystalline Solids 108 Summary 110 Equation Summary 112 List of Symbols 113 Important Terms and Concepts 114 References 114 Questions and Problems 114 4. Polymer Structures 123 Learning Objectives 124 4.1 Introduction 124 4.2 Hydrocarbon Molecules 124 4.3 Polymer Molecules 127 4.4 The Chemistry of Polymer Molecules 127 4.5 Molecular Weight 131 4.6 Molecular Shape 135 4.7 Molecular Structure 137 4.8 Molecular Configurations 138 4.9 Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymers 141 4.10 Copolymers 142 4.11 Polymer Crystallinity 143 4.12 Polymer Crystals 147 Summary 149 Equation Summary 150 List of Symbols 151 Important Terms and Concepts 151 References 151 Questions and Problems 152 5. Composites 155 Learning Objectives 156 5.1 Introduction 156 Particle-Reinforced Composites 158 5.2 Large-Particle Composites 159 5.3 Dispersion-Strengthened Composites 162 Fiber-Reinforced Composites 163 5.4 Influence of Fiber Length 163 5.5 Influence of Fiber Orientation and Concentration 164 5.6 The Fiber Phase 173 5.7 The Matrix Phase 174 5.8 Polymer-Matrix Composites 175 5.9 Metal-Matrix Composites 180 5.10 Ceramic-Matrix Composites 182 5.11 Carbon–Carbon Composites 183 5.12 Hybrid Composites 184 5.13 Processing of Fiber-Reinforced Composites 184 Structural Composites 188 5.14 Laminar Composites 188 5.15 Sandwich Panels 190 Case Study 5.1—Use of Composites in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner 192 5.16 Nanocomposites 193 Summary 195 Equation Summary 198 List of Symbols 199 Important Terms and Concepts 199 References 199 Questions and Problems 200 6. Imperfections in Solids 204 Learning Objectives 205 6.1 Introduction 205 Point Defects 206 6.2 Point Defects in Metals 206 6.3 Point Defects in Ceramics 207 6.4 Impurities in Solids 210 6.5 Point Defects in Polymers 215 6.6 Specification of Composition 215 Miscellaneous Imperfections 219 6.7 Dislocations—Linear Defects 219 6.8 Interfacial Defects 222 Materials of Importance 6.1—Catalysts (and Surface Defects) 225 6.9 Bulk or Volume Defects 226 6.10 Atomic Vibrations 226 Microscopic Examination 227 6.11 Basic Concepts of Microscopy 227 6.12 Microscopic Techniques 228 6.13 Grain-Size Determination 232 Summary 235 Equation Summary 237 List of Symbols 237 Important Terms and Concepts 238 References 238 Questions and Problems 238 7. Diffusion 243 Learning Objectives 244 7.1 Introduction 244 7.2 Diffusion Mechanisms 245 7.3 Fick’s First Law 246 7.4 Fick’s Second Law—Nonsteady-State Diffusion 248 7.5 Factors that Influence Diffusion 252 7.6 Diffusion in Semiconducting Materials 258 Materials of Importance 7.1—Aluminum for Integrated Circuit Interconnects 261 7.7 Other Diffusion Paths 262 7.8 Diffusion in Ionic and Polymeric Materials 262 Summary 264 Equation Summary 266 List of Symbols 266 Important Terms and Concepts 266 References 267 Questions and Problems 267 8. Mechanical Properties 272 Learning Objectives 273 8.1 Introduction 273 8.2 Concepts of Stress and Strain 274 Elastic Deformation 278 8.3 Stress–Strain Behavior 278 8.4 Anelasticity 281 8.5 Elastic Properties of Materials 282 Mechanical Behavior—Metals 284 8.6 Tensile Properties 285 8.7 True Stress and Strain 292 8.8 Elastic Recovery after Plastic Deformation 295 8.9 Compressive, Shear, and Torsional Deformations 295 Mechanical Behavior—Ceramics 296 8.10 Flexural Strength 296 8.11 Elastic Behavior 297 8.12 Influence of Porosity on the Mechanical Properties of Ceramics 297 Mechanical Behavior—Polymers 299 8.13 Stress–Strain Behavior 299 8.14 Macroscopic Deformation 301 8.15 Viscoelastic Deformation 302 Hardness and Other Mechanical Property Considerations 306 8.16 Hardness 306 8.17 Hardness of Ceramic Materials 307 8.18 Tear Strength and Hardness of Polymers 312 8.19 Hardness at Elevated Temperature 313 Property Variability and Design/Safety Factors 313 8.20 Variability of Material Properties 313 8.21 Design/Safety Factors 315 Summary 319 Equation Summary 322 List of Symbols 323 Important Terms and Concepts 324 References 324 Questions and Problems 324 9. Dislocation, Deformation, and Strengthening Mechanisms 333 Learning Objectives 334 9.1 Introduction 334 Deformation Mechanisms for Metals 334 9.2 Historical 335 9.3 Basic Concepts of Dislocations 335 9.4 Characteristics of Dislocations 337 9.5 Slip Systems 338 9.6 Slip in Single Crystals 340 9.7 Plastic Deformation of Polycrystalline Metals 343 9.8 Deformation by Twinning 345 Mechanisms of Strengthening in Metals 346 9.9 Strengthening by Grain Size Reduction 346 9.10 Solid-Solution Strengthening 348 9.11 Strain Hardening 349 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth 352 9.12 Recovery 352 9.13 Recrystallization 353 9.14 Grain Growth 357 Deformation Mechanisms for Ceramic Materials 359 9.15 Crystalline Ceramics 359 9.16 Noncrystalline Ceramics 359 Mechanisms of Deformation and for Strengthening of Polymers 360 9.17 Deformation of Semicrystalline Polymers 360 9.18 Factors that Influence the Mechanical Properties of Semicrystalline Polymers 362 Materials of Importance 9.1—Shrink-Wrap Polymer Films 365 9.19 Deformation of Elastomers 366 Summary 368 Equation Summary 371 List of Symbols 371 Important Terms and Concepts 371 References 372 Questions and Problems 372 10. Failure 378 Learning Objectives 379 10.1 Introduction 379 Fracture 380 10.2 Fundamentals of Fracture 380 10.3 Ductile Fracture 380 10.4 Brittle Fracture 382 10.5 Principles of Fracture Mechanics 384 10.6 Griffith Theory of Brittle Fracture 394 10.7 Brittle Fracture of Ceramics 395 10.8 Fracture of Polymers 399 10.9 Fracture Toughness Testing 401 Fatigue 405 10.10 Cyclic Stresses 406 10.11 The S–N Curve 407 10.12 Fatigue in Polymeric Materials 412 10.13 Crack Initiation and Propagation 413 10.14 Factors that Affect Fatigue Life 415 10.15 Thermal and Corrosion Fatigue 417 10.16 Goodman Diagram 418 10.17 Fatigue Crack Propagation Rate 420 Creep 423 10.18 Mechanical Behavior Dependent on Time 423 10.19 Stress and Temperature Effects 424 10.20 Data Extrapolation Methods 427 10.21 High-Temperature Material 428 10.22 Creep in Ceramic and Polymeric Materials 429 Summary 429 Equation Summary 432 List of Symbols 433 Important Terms and Concepts 434 References 434 Questions and Problems 434 11. Phase Diagrams 441 Learning Objectives 442 11.1 Introduction 442 Definitions and Basic Concepts 442 11.2 Solubility Limit 443 11.3 Phases 444 11.4 Microstructure 444 11.5 Phase Equilibria 444 11.6 One-Component (or Unary) Phase Diagrams 445 Binary Phase Diagrams 446 11.7 Binary Isomorphous Systems 447 11.8 Interpretation of Phase Diagrams 449 11.9 Development of Microstructure in Isomorphous Alloys 453 11.10 Mechanical Properties of Isomorphous Alloys 456 11.11 Binary Eutectic Systems 456 11.12 Development of Microstructure in Eutectic Alloys 462 Materials of Importance 11.1—Lead-Free Solders 463 11.13 Equilibrium Diagrams Having Intermediate Phases or Compounds 469 11.14 Eutectoid and Peritectic Reactions 472 11.15 Peritectoid and Monotectic Reactions 473 11.16 Congruent Phase Transformations 475 11.17 Ceramic Phase Diagrams 476 11.18 Ternary Phase Diagrams 479 11.19 The Gibbs Phase Rule 480 The Iron–Carbon System 482 11.20 The Iron–Iron Carbide (Fe–Fe 3 C) Phase Diagram 482 11.21 Development of Microstructure in Iron– Carbon Alloys 485 11.22 The Influence of Other Alloying Elements 492 11.23 Spinodal Decomposition 493 Summary 496 Equation Summary 498 List of Symbols 499 Important Terms and Concepts 499 References 500 Questions and Problems 500 12. Phase Transformations 507 Learning Objectives 508 12.1 Introduction 508 Phase Transformations in Metals 508 12.2 Basic Concepts 509 12.3 The Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Phase Transformations 509 12.4 Metastable Versus Equilibrium States 520 Microstructural and Property Changes in Iron–Carbon Alloys 521 12.5 Isothermal Transformation Diagrams 521 12.6 Continuous-Cooling Transformation Diagrams 531 12.7 Mechanical Behavior of Iron–Carbon Alloys 534 12.8 Tempered Martensite 539 12.9 Review of Phase Transformations and Mechanical Properties for Iron–Carbon Alloys 541 Materials of Importance 12.1—Shape- Memory Alloys 544 Precipitation Hardening 547 12.10 Heat Treatments 547 12.11 Mechanism of Hardening 549 12.12 Martempering and Austempering 551 12.13 Surface Hardening (Case-Hardening Process) 552 12.14 Vacuum and Plasma Hardening 554 Crystallization, Melting, and Glass Transition Phenomena in Polymers 554 12.15 Crystallization 555 12.16 Melting 556 12.17 The Glass Transition 556 12.18 Melting and Glass Transition Temperatures 556 12.19 Factors that Influence Melting and Glass Transition Temperatures 557 Summary 560 Equation Summary 562 List of Symbols 563 Important Terms and Concepts 563 References 563 Questions and Problems 564 13. Electrical Properties of Materials 571 Learning Objectives 572 13.1 Introduction 572 Electrical Conduction 573 13.2 Ohm’s Law 573 13.3 Electrical Conductivity 573 13.4 Electronic and Ionic Conduction 574 13.5 Energy Band Structures in Solids 574 13.6 Conduction in Terms of Band and Atomic Bonding Models 577 13.7 Electron Mobility 579 13.8 Electrical Resistivity of Metals 580 13.9 Electrical Characteristics of Commercial Alloys 583 Semiconductivity 583 13.10 Intrinsic Semiconduction 583 13.11 Extrinsic Semiconduction 586 13.12 The Temperature Dependence of Carrier Concentration 589 13.13 Factors that Affect Carrier Mobility 591 13.14 The Hall Effect 595 13.15 Semiconductor Devices 597 Electrical Conduction in Ionic Ceramics and in Polymers 603 13.16 Conduction in Ionic Materials 603 13.17 Electrical Properties of Polymers 604 Dielectric Behavior 605 13.18 Capacitance 605 13.19 Field Vectors and Polarization 607 13.20 Types of Polarization 610 13.21 Frequency Dependence of the Dielectric Constant 611 13.22 Dielectric Strength 612 13.23 Dielectric Materials 612 Other Electrical Characteristics of Materials 613 13.24 Ferroelectricity 613 13.25 Piezoelectricity 614 Materials of Importance 13.1— Piezoelectric Ceramic Ink-Jet Printer Heads 615 13.26 Electrostriction 616 Summary 617 Equation Summary 619 List of Symbols 620 Important Terms and Concepts 621 References 621 Questions and Problems 622 14. Types and Applications of Materials628 Learning Objectives 629 14.1 Introduction 629 Types of Metal Alloys 629 14.2 Ferrous Alloys 629 14.3 Nonferrous Alloys 642 Materials of Importance 14.1—Metal Alloys Used for Euro Coins 652 Types of Ceramics 653 14.4 Glasses 654 14.5 Glass-Ceramics 654 14.6 Clay Products 656 14.7 Refractories 656 14.8 Abrasives 659 14.9 Cements 661 14.10 Ceramic Biomaterials 662 14.11 Carbons 663 14.12 Advanced Ceramics 666 Types of Polymers 668 14.13 Plastics 668 Materials of Importance 14.2—Phenolic Billiard Balls 670 14.14 Elastomers 671 14.15 Fibers 673 14.16 Miscellaneous Applications 673 14.17 Polymeric Biomaterials 675 14.18 Advanced Polymeric Materials 677 Summary 680 Important Terms and Concepts 683 References 683 Questions and Problems 683 15. Processing of Engineering Materials686 Learning Objectives 687 15.1 Introduction 687 Fabrication of Metals 687 15.2 Forming Operations 688 15.3 Casting 689 15.4 Miscellaneous Techniques 691 15.5 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) 692 Thermal Processing of Metals 696 15.6 Annealing Processes 697 15.7 Heat Treatment of Steels 699 Fabrication of Ceramic Materials 711 15.8 Fabrication and Processing of Glasses and Glass-Ceramics 711 15.9 Fabrication and Processing of Clay Products 716 15.10 Powder Pressing 721 15.11 Tape Casting 723 15.12 3D Printing of Ceramic Materials 723 Synthesis and Fabrication of Polymers 725 15.13 Polymerization 725 15.14 Polymer Additives 728 15.15 Forming Techniques for Plastics 729 15.16 Fabrication of Elastomers 732 15.17 Fabrication of Fibers and Films 732 15.18 3D Printing of Polymers 733 Summary 736 Important Terms and Concepts 739 References 739 Questions and Problems 740 16. Corrosion and Degradation 743 Learning Objectives 744 16.1 Introduction 744 Corrosion of Metals 745 16.2 Electrochemical Considerations 745 16.3 Corrosion Kinetics 751 16.4 Prediction of Corrosion Rates 753 16.5 Passivity 759 16.6 Environmental Effects 760 16.7 Forms of Corrosion 761 16.8 Corrosion Environments 768 16.9 Corrosion Prevention 769 16.10 Oxidation 771 Corrosion of Ceramic Materials 775 Degradation of Polymers 775 16.11 Swelling and Dissolution 775 16.12 Bond Rupture 777 16.13 Weathering 779 Summary 779 Equation Summary 781 List of Symbols 782 Important Terms and Concepts 783 References 783 Questions and Problems 783 17. Thermal Properties 787 Learning Objectives 788 17.1 Introduction 788 17.2 Heat Capacity 788 17.3 Thermal Expansion 792 Materials of Importance 17.1—Invar and Other Low-Expansion Alloys 794 17.4 Thermal Conductivity 795 17.5 Thermal Stresses 798 Summary 800 Equation Summary 801 List of Symbols 802 Important Terms and Concepts 802 References 802 Questions and Problems 802 18. Magnetic Properties 805 Learning Objectives 806 18.1 Introduction 806 18.2 Basic Concepts 806 18.3 Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism 810 18.4 Ferromagnetism 812 18.5 Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism 813 18.6 The Influence of Temperature on Magnetic Behavior 817 18.7 Domains and Hysteresis 818 18.8 Magnetic Anisotropy 821 18.9 Soft Magnetic Materials 823 Materials of Importance 18.1—An Iron–Silicon Alloy That Is Used in Transformer Cores 823 18.10 Hard Magnetic Materials 825 18.11 Magnetic Storage 828 18.12 Superconductivity 831 Summary 834 Equation Summary 836 List of Symbols 836 Important Terms and Concepts 837 References 837 Questions and Problems 837 19. Optical Properties 840 Learning Objectives 841 19.1 Introduction 841 Basic Concepts 841 19.2 Electromagnetic Radiation 841 19.3 Light Interactions with Solids 843 19.4 Atomic and Electronic Interactions 844 Optical Properties of Metals 845 Optical Properties of Nonmetals 846 19.5 Refraction 846 19.6 Reflection 848 19.7 Absorption 849 19.8 Transmission 852 19.9 Color 852 19.10 Opacity and Translucency in Insulators 854 Applications of Optical Phenomena 855 19.11 Luminescence 855 19.12 Photoconductivity 855 Materials of Importance 19.1—Light-Emitting Diodes 856 19.13 Lasers 858 19.14 Optical Fibers in Communications 862 Summary 864 Equation Summary 866 List of Symbols 867 Important Terms and Concepts 867 References 867 Questions and Problems 868 20. Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering 870 Learning Objectives 871 20.1 Introduction 871 Economic Considerations 871 20.2 Component Design 872 20.3 Materials 872 20.4 Manufacturing Techniques 873 Environmental and Societal Considerations 873 20.5 Recycling Issues in Materials Science and Engineering 876 Materials of Importance 20.1—Biodegradable and Biorenewable Polymers/Plastics 880 Summary 882 References 883 Questions and Problems 883 Appendix A The International System of Units (SI) A-1 A.1: The SI Base Units A-1 A.2: Some SI Derived Units A-2 A.3: SI Multiple and Submultiple Prefixes A-2 A.4: Unit Abbreviations A-3 A.5: Unit Conversion Factors A-3 Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials A-5 B.1: Density A-5 B.2: Modulus of Elasticity A-9 B.3: Poisson’s Ratio A-12 B.4: Strength and Ductility A-14 B.5: Plane Strain Fracture Toughness A-19 B.6: Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion A-20 B.7: Thermal Conductivity A-24 B.8: Specific Heat A-27 B.9: Electrical Resistivity A-30 B.10: Metal Alloy Compositions A-33 Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials A-35 Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers A-40 Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials A-45 Appendix F Characteristics of Selected Elements A-46 Appendix G Values of Selected Physical Constants A-47 Appendix H Periodic Table of the ElementsA-48 Glossary G-1 Answers to Selected Problems (available online) Index I-1

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Book SynopsisPlant Science for Gardeners is the key to growing better plants. This easy introduction to plant biology and chemistry gives you the knowledge and confidence to analyze problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden to optimize plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules!Trade Review"Robert Pavlis hit the nail on the head: know the science and you can grow anything. Plant Science for Gardeners, Pavlis' latest, is a sure (and enjoyable) way to learn that science. Mind you, Pavlis is not just a gardener who knows his science, he is a great science writer who does a fabulous job of making science fun. I am quite sure you are one read away from being a much better gardener." — Jeff Lowenfels, author, DIY Autoflowering Cannabis and Teaming with Microbes "A work of genuine importance by an author for whom the phrase "received wisdom" is a contradiction in terms. You will never take horticultural lore at face value again." — James Armitage, editor, The Plant Review, magazine of the Royal Horticultural Society "Knowing just how plants work is an interesting and useful way to ratchet up your gardening game and Robert Pavlis has provided that story in his engaging new book Plant Science for Gardeners. Read it and your garden will blossom, literally and figuratively." — Lee Reich, author, Growing Figs in Cold Climates and The Ever Curious Gardener "Robert Pavlis has provided another detailed, yet accessible, addition to gardeners' home libraries. Be sure to give Plant Science for Gardeners an honored place on your bookshelves, next to Mr. Pavlis' groundbreaking Garden Myths series." — Rebecca Martin, technical editor, Mother Earth News magazine "Plant Science for Gardeners is at once easy to read and comprehensive in presentation. Robert Pavlis has updated and made accessible information that in the past I have gleaned here and there from old textbooks and the odd gardening book. It's a great reference and a fascinating read. This book will be the next gift I buy for my budding botanist granddaughter!" — Darrell Frey, author, The Bioshelter Market Garden, co-author, The Food Forest Handbook "Whether you grow plants for fun or for profit, Plant Science for Gardeners does a great job of explaining how plants work without overcomplicating it. This is an excellent book not only for the basics, but also to explain some of the lesser known aspects of plants. Whether you've taken plant biology and physiology or not, it is a good read for anyone who's interested in plants, and to keep on the shelf as a reference for when you forget the difference between a node and internode. Get this book to understand what to do to keep your plants healthy and why." — Andrew Mefferd, editor and publisher, Growing for Market magazine, author, The Organic No-Till Farming RevolutionTable of ContentsIntroduction Introduction to Plant Science Organization of the Book Terms Used in This Book 1. Plant Basics Cells Xylem and Phloem Photosynthesis Plant Myth: Plants Raise the Oxygen Level in Homes ATP and the Energy Cycle Respiration Meristematic Cells Classification of Plants 2. Roots Root Basics Types of Roots Plant Myth: Feeder Roots Are Located Under the Dripline Effect of Gravity Cut Roots and Side Roots Plant Myth: Circulating Roots Continue to Circulate Conditions That Affect Root Growth Plant Myth: Transplant Solutions Grow Better Roots Root Growth in Winter Absorption of Water and Nutrients Plant Myth: Is Soil pH Important? Roots and Microbes Plant Myth: Purchased Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Good for Plants Plant Myth: Roots Grow Towards Water The Rhizosphere 3. Stems The Outer Structure of Stems Internal Structure of Stems Trichomes Buds How Stems Grow The Importance of Photosynthesis Underground Stems Plant Myth: Plant Bulbs after the Ground Is Frozen Plant Myth: Bearded Iris Should Be Planted with Rhizome Showing 4. Leaves Leaf Structure How Sun Affects Leaves Why Are Some Leaves Red? Plant Myth: Evergreen Needles and Oak Leaves Are Acidic Functionality of Damaged Leaves Natural Pesticides Signaling Between Plants Pest-Proof Leaves Water Stress and Wilting Leaves Leaf Abscission Variegated Leaves 5. Flowers Parts of a Flower Pollination What Causes Flowering? Why Do Plants Not Flower? Plant Myth: High Phosphate Grows More Blooms Tough Love for Plants Attracting Pollinators Enjoy the Bracts Dioecious and Monoecious Plants 6. Fruits and Seeds What Is a Fruit? The Importance of Fruit Different Types of Fruits Fruit Development Seed Development Suckering Tomato Plants Seeds from Non-Flowering Plants Soil Seed Bank 7. The Whole Plant Life Cycle of Plants Plant Dormancy Movement of Water Movement of Nutrients Plant Myth: Leaves Can Be Used to ID Nutrient Deficiencies Movement of Sugars Seasonal Sharing of Resources Overcoming Physical Damage How Do Plants Get Taller? Following the Sun How Light Affects Plant Growth Gravity 8. Woody Plants What Are Woody Plants? Structure of Woody Stems Where Does Wood Come From? Plant Myth: Newly Planted Trees Need to Be Staked Storage of Sugars Taproots vs. Fibrous Roots Composition of Wood Apical Dominance Healing Damage Plant Myth: Damage on Trees Should Be Painted Conifers 9. Environmental Factors Garden Hardiness Zones Dealing with Cold Protecting Plants from Cold Dealing with Heat Dealing with Water Extremes Adaptability of Plants How Climate Change Affects Gardens 10. Growing from Seeds When Is Seed Mature? The Seed Germination Process The Mysterious Cotyledons Why Do Seeds Stay Dormant? Breaking Dormancy Plant Myth: Seeds Can Have Double Dormancy Seed Storage Best Method for Starting Seeds Indoors 11. Selecting Seeds Basic Genetics Hybrids vs. Heirlooms GMO Seeds Days to Maturity Buying Unusual Seeds 12. Vegetative Reproduction Natural Vegetative Reproduction Rooted Stems and Leaves Artificial Vegetative Reproduction Plant Myth: Homemade Rooting Hormones Work Well Grafting 13. Plant Names Why Use Botanical Names? Naming Conventions The Proper Way to Name Your Plants Index About the Author Connect with Robert Pavlis About New Society Publishers

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Book SynopsisFashion Bags and Accessories explores fashion bags and related accessories, such as purses, wallets, clutches, cases, gloves and belts, through various approaches to creative design, product development, technological innovation, materials development, component design (hardware) and branding. Readers will become familiar with key constructions and gain grounding in both traditional craft-making techniques and contemporary digital manufacturing process. Traditional accessory materials like leather are considered alongside new and emerging sustainable materials. Key elements of fashion bags and accessories like component design, signature branding and logo design are also covered in depth. Primarily aimed at students on fashion design, product design, or specialized accessories courses, the book will also be a go-to reference for professionals wishing to move into or evolve in this product area.

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Book SynopsisThe use of wax, paper, clay and other materials to prevent the effects of heat, fire, smoke, chemical reactions, colours and glazes from altering or contaminating the surfaces of work is very popular with ceramicists. However, learning to use these techniques can be a long and frustrating process, particularly when complicated by considerations of the state of the clay and which form of glazing is to be used. In this book, Peter Beard discusses the techniques of masking and resist and gives guidance as to how best to use various materials and firing method to achieve a wide range of finishes.Table of Contents1. History and overview of resists and masking 2. Water-based waxes 3. Oil-based waxes 4. Latex wax or latex rubber solutions 5. Spraying - ordinary and airbrush 6. Paper and adhesive tapes, papers and films 7. Exercises in using slips and resists 8. Colloidal slips 9. Acid etching 10. Lustre techniques 11. Masking resists and smoke 12. Grit blasting 13. Recipes

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Book Synopsis*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2023**AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 START THE WEEK, OFF AIR WITH FI AND JANE AND 99% INVISIBLE*'Delightful' TIM HARFORD, FINANCIAL TIMES'Appeals to the nerdy side of just about all of us... a great book to give' JANE GARVEY'A splendid book: clearly written, elegantly structured and full of facts you are unlikely to chance on anywhere else' DAILY MAILSmartphones, skyscrapers, spacecraft. Modern technology seems mind-bogglingly complex. But beneath the surface, it can be beautifully simple.In Nuts and Bolts, award-winning Shard engineer and broadcaster Roma Agrawal deconstructs our most complex feats of engineering into seven fundamental inventions: the nail, spring, wheel, lens, magnet, string and pump. Each of these objects is itself a wonder of design, the result of many iterations and refinements. Together, they have enabled humanity to see the invisible, build the spectacular, communicate across vast distances, and even escape our planet.Tracing the surprising journeys of each invention through the millennia, Roma reveals how handmade Roman nails led to modern skyscrapers, how the potter's wheel enabled space exploration, and how humble lenses helped her conceive a child against the odds.She invites us to marvel at these small but perfectly formed inventions, sharing the stories of the remarkable, and often unknown, scientists and engineers who made them possible. The nuts and bolts that make up our world may be tiny, and are often hidden, but they've changed our lives in dramatic ways.'A wonderful book' MARK MIODOWNIK'A masterclass in storytelling' JESS WADE'A riveting love letter to the small, wonderful, and mundane things that make the modern world.' ROMAN MARS

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Book SynopsisA beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for the simple joys of sailing a small boat, filled with useful advice and techniques.Sailing a dinghy is your gateway to adventure. It requires little of you other than self-reliance and self-confidence, as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography. Out at sea in a small boat, nature is not something to be observed disinterestedly: it batters and drenches you, refreshes and enlivens you.Sailing the Shallows is a manifesto for a different attitude to sailing, far removed from the ostentation and complexity of modern-day yachting. Roger Barnes combines lyrical writing and beautifully drawn illustrations with simple and practical wisdom on experiencing the pure joy of being out on the water in a small boat. We accompany him on his early days afloat in the Lake District, paddling Hildegard ''the communist canoe'' in France and undertaking more extreme passages (even capsizing) in his beloved Avel Dro. Along the way Roger weaves in advice on skills, techniques and lessons learned: this is a book to be read and re-read not just for the stories but the keen insights into small boat sailing techniques.Sailing the Shallows describes a lifetime's journey towards the recognition that cruising in a dinghy is not an imperfect and provisional way to get afloat, but the purest and most perfect way to go sailing.

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Book SynopsisThe two-stroke engine has been developed to a degree that was not thought possible a few years ago. One of its virtues is that it is mechanically very simple, which is a contributing factor to its widespread use and varied application. Here, engine-tuning expert A. Graham Bell takes the reader through the various modifications that can be made to a two-stroke and its components to give maximum useable power output and mechanical reliability. ‘the words happily avoid textbook syndrome’

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Book SynopsisOak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman. Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly, and by marrying traditional and modern materials they can be brought to a very high standard of energy-efficiency. This is a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for carpenters, builders and aspiring self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. Full-colour photographs show projects by the author and others both complete and under construction, and structural details are clearly explained both in photographs and in three-dimensional drawings. Here is a traditional craft brought fully up to date for the 21st century. Topics covered include: past and present, making a start, understanding the structure, frame design, the construction process, raising the frame, walls and roofs, second fix, finishing off, and future of timber building. Revised and updated edition A comprehensive and practical handbook for experienced carpenters and an inspirational and informative guide for anyone interested in owning their own oak-framed building Covers all stages of construction, from coming up with a budget and choosing land, through designing, making and raising a frame to adding the roof, walls and floors and finishing off Features colour photographs, illustrations and three-dimensional drawings throughout Trade ReviewNearly 200 well-laid-out pages, clearly-written text, finely-drawn diagrams and great photographs; at just shy of £25, it’s worth every penny. But does the author manage to be inspirational? Let’s put it like this: if I were a young man, I’d build myself a summerhouse using this book, send photos of it to the author with a note saying, ‘Please Mr Newman, give me a job’. * The Woodworker magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction A Brief History of Timber Framing Starting Off Case Study 1: From Tragic Beginnings to a Triumphant End Designing Frames Case Study 2: The Minstrel Frame The Structural Qualities of Oak Making Frames 89 Raising Frames Case Study 3: Oak Frame and Structurally Insulated Panels The Building Envelope Case Study 4: Sustainability at the Gateway Centre Finishing Details Further Reading Useful Contacts Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisA fully illustrated and authoritative guide to herbology by Catherine Conway-Payne, the Course Director for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Herbology diploma. A full guide to numerous herbology recipes, best practise and history. Organised by season. Fully illustrated with both photography and artwork showing plants in the wild and the end results of numerous recipes.

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Book SynopsisShigley''s Mechanical Engineering Design is intended for students beginning the study of mechanical engineering design. Students will find that the text inherently directs them into familiarity with both the basics of design decisions and the standards of industrial components. It combines the straightforward focus on fundamentals that instructors have come to expect, with a modern emphasis on design and new applications. This textbook maintains the well-designed approach that has made this book the standard in machine design for nearly 50 years.

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Book SynopsisA guide to green woodworking, with detailed patterns to create beautiful projects. Discover hundreds of projects for working with unseasoned wood in this essential book. Ray Tabor, an unparalleled expert in green woodworking guides you through this old, traditional craft. Whether you are new to the craft and are looking for a simple project like a spoon or a bowl or want something challenging, you will find it here. The 300 patterns for the home and garden range from wattle gates to lemon juicers, from chairs, benches and stools to baskets, whistles and door wedges. Green woodworking involves the use of freshly felled timber (unseasoned wood), and embraces a number of traditional woodland crafts, including turning and carving. All patterns come with detailed dimensions in both metric and imperial. Each item has annotated black-and-white patterns, a brief description, historical information and details of the materials that should be used. Includes the simplest of woodland designs to more advanced, with something to suit every skill level. Both a historical record and a sourcebook for those looking to use their green woodworking skills to make traditional items of beauty, this is the perfect book for anyone interested in whittling, woodland crafts and woodworking.Trade Review‘Packed with tips and clear explanations’ The Countryman

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Book SynopsisThis up-to-date, clearly written and beautifully illustrated book is targeted at the amateur repairer and at the absolute beginner with no experience, as well as at hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological work. Written by a professional clock repairer with a common sense approach, this workshop companion for the beginner 'keeps things simple' whilst placing an emphasis on the quality of the work. It provides step-by-step illustrated instructions and simplifies a large variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing. Moreover, it presents a great deal of useful advice and contains over 400 high quality colour images that help to explain and clarify every procedure that is covered.

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Book SynopsisJames F. Shackelford has BS and MS degrees in Ceramic Engineering from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at McMaster University in Canada, he joined the University of California, Davis, where he is currently Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. For many years, he served as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering and later as the Director of the University Honors Program that serves students from a wide spectrum of majors. Dr. Shackelford also served as Associate Director for Education for the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology (CBST) and as Faculty Assistant to the Director of the McClellan Nuclear Research Center (MNRC) of UC Davis. He teaches and conducts research in the structural characterization and pTable of Contents Materials for Engineering 1.1 The Material World 1.2 Materials Science and Engineering 1.3 Six Materials That Changed Your World STEEL BRIDGES—INTRODUCING METALS TRANSPARENT OXIDES—INTRODUCING CERAMICS SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS—INTRODUCING GLASSES NYLON PARACHUTES—INTRODUCING POLYMERS KEVLAR®-REINFORCED TIRES—INTRODUCINGCOMPOSITES SILICON CHIPS—INTRODUCING SEMICONDUCTORS 1.4 Processing and Selecting Materials 1.5 Looking at Materials by Powers of Ten PARTI: The Fundamentals Atomic Bonding 2.1 Atomic Structure 2.2 The Ionic Bond COORDINATION NUMBER 2.3 The Covalent Bond 2.4 The Metallic Bond 2.5 The Secondary, or van der Waals, Bond 2.6 Materials—The Bonding Classification Crystalline Structure—Perfection 3.1 Seven Systems and Fourteen Lattices 3.2 Metal Structures 3.3 Ceramic Structures Crystal Defects and Noncrystalline Structure—Imperfection 4.1 The Solid Solution—Chemical Imperfection 4.2 Point Defects—Zero-Dimensional Imperfections 4.3 Linear Defects, or Dislocations—One-Dimensional Imperfections 4.4 Planar Defects—Two-Dimensional Imperfections 4.5 Noncrystalline Solids—Three-Dimensional Imperfections Diffusion 5.1 Thermally Activated Processes 5.2 Thermal Production of Point Defects 5.3 Point Defects and Solid-State Diffusion 5.4 Steady-State Diffusion 5.5 Alternate Diffusion Paths Mechanical Behavior 6.1 Stress Versus Strain METALS CERAMICS AND GLASSES POLYMERS 6.2 Elastic Deformation 6.3 Plastic Deformation 6.4 Hardness 6.5 Creep and Stress Relaxation 6.6 Viscoelastic Deformation INORGANIC GLASSES ORGANIC POLYMERS ELASTOMERS Thermal Behavior 7.1 Heat Capacity 7.2 Thermal Expansion 7.3 Thermal Conductivity 7.4 Thermal Shock Failure Analysis and Prevention 8.1 Impact Energy 8.2 Fracture Toughness 8.3 Fatigue 8.4 Nondestructive Testing 8.5 Failure Analysis and Prevention Phase Diagrams—Equilibrium Microstructural Development 9.1 The Phase Rule 9.2 The Phase Diagram COMPLETE SOLID SOLUTION EUTECTIC DIAGRAM WITH NO SOLID SOLUTION EUTECTIC DIAGRAM WITH LIMITED SOLID SOLUTION EUTECTOID DIAGRAM PERITECTIC DIAGRAM GENERAL BINARY DIAGRAMS 9.3 The Lever Rule 9.4 Microstructural Development During Slow Cooling Time—The Third Dimension 10.1 Time—The Third Dimension 10.2 The TTT Diagram DIFFUSIONAL TRANSFORMATIONS DIFFUSIONLESS (MARTENSITIC) TRANSFORMATIONS HEAT TREATMENT OF STEEL 10.3 Hardenability 10.4 Precipitation Hardening 10.5 Annealing COLD WORK RECOVERY RECRYSTALLIZATION GRAIN GROWTH 10.6 The Kinetics of Phase Transformations for Nonmetals PART II: Materials and Their Applications Structural Materials—Metals, Ceramics, and Glasses 11.1 Metals FERROUS ALLOYS NONFERROUS ALLOYS 11.2 Ceramics and Glasses CERAMICS—CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS GLASSES—NONCRYSTALLINE MATERIALS GLASS-CERAMICS 11.3 Processing the Structural Materials PROCESSING OF METALS PROCESSING OF CERAMICS AND GLASSES Structural Materials—Polymers and Composites Polymers POLYMERIZATION STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF POLYMERS THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS THERMOSETTING POLYMERS ADDITIVES 12.2 Composites FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITES AGGREGATE COMPOSITES PROPERTY AVERAGING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITES 12.3 Processing the Structural Materials PROCESSING OF POLYMERS PROCESSING OF COMPOSITES Electronic Materials 13.1 Charge Carriers and Conduction 13.2 Energy Levels and Energy Bands 13.3 Conductors THERMOCOUPLES SUPERCONDUCTORS 13.4 Insulators FERROELECTRICS PIEZOELECTRICS 13.5 Semiconductors INTRINSIC, ELEMENTAL SEMICONDUCTORS EXTRINSIC, ELEMENTAL SEMICONDUCTORS COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS PROCESSING OF SEMICONDUCTORS SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES 13.6 Composites 13.7 Electrical Classification of Materials Optical and Magnetic Materials 14.1 Optical Materials OPTICAL PROPERTIES OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES 14.2 Magnetic Materials FERROMAGNETISM FERRIMAGNETISM METALLIC MAGNETS CERAMIC MAGNETS Materials in Engineering Design 15.1 Material Properties—Engineering Design Parameters 15.2 Selection of Structural Materials—Case Studies MATERIALS FOR HIP- AND KNEE-JOINT REPLACEMENT METAL SUBSTITUTION WITH COMPOSITES 15.3 Selection of Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials—Case Studies LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE GLASS FOR SMART PHONE AND TABLET TOUCHSCREENS AMORPHOUS METAL FOR ELECTRIC-POWERDISTRIBUTION 15.4 Materials and Our Environment ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF DESIGN RECYCLING AND REUSE APPENDIX1: Physical and Chemical Data for the Elements APPENDIX 2: Atomic and Ionic Radii of the Elements APPENDIX 3: Constants and Conversion Factors and the Periodic Table of Elements APPENDIX 4: Properties of the Structural Materials APPENDIX 5: Properties of the Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials APPENDIX 6: Glossary Answers to Practice Problems (PP) and Odd-Numbered Problems Index

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Book SynopsisStan Bray introduces the fascinating world of horology to the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, a number of the latter being described. Making of wheels, pinions, escarpments, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is described. The necessary tools and equipment are described with details of how to make specialized items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.Table of ContentsTools and Terminology. History of Clockmaking. Providing the Power. Pendulums. Escapements. Going Train and Motion Work. Dividing. Wheels and Pinions. Finishing. Faces, Hands and Cases. Formulae & Tables.

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Book SynopsisMost of the books available on carpentry are either dry textbooks, incomplete project-based books, or books of building/architectural details. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House takes a different, step-by-step approach, with full-colour drawings of every step in the building process from laying a foundation through to installing the finishing touch on a newel post. Combining the expertise of builder John Carroll and the engaging drawings of illustrator Chuck Lockhart, this book is a complete course in residential carpentry and construction from the voice (and hand) of experience.

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Book SynopsisModern beekeepers - take notice! Here we have the answer to one of the most common questions related to beekeeping: what do I do with all of this beeswax? In fact, the possibilities are seemingly endless! As beeswax has multiple holistic and decorative uses, projects can vary from beauty and health products to household items. Beeswax Alchemy is your first step towards using excess beeswax to make beautiful, useful gifts for friends, family, and even yourself. It offers a basic introduction to the art of extracting and purifying beeswax, as well as countless ideas for what to make with it. These include skin care creams, candles, and other home products like beeswax ornaments and wax fabric. So, get ready to suit up and collect some beeswax. There's so much that you can do with it - and now you know how!

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Arcipelago di La Maddalena - Southern Group (1:65 000) Golfo di Cugnana (1:50 000) Golfo Spurlatta (1:60 000) Passaggio dei Fornelli (1:60 000) Porto Torres (1:15 000) Approaches to Alghero (1:50 000)

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Book SynopsisA practical and inspirational book to learn how to develop a variety of textile techniques from personal visual sources. This book teaches you how to develop a diverse range of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and apply them to your projects. Discover an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, through projects such as fashion and interiors items and textile art. The book encourages you to explore visual sources to discover their potential for imagery, texture, structure and manipulation, supporting you in the development and creation of your own unique pieces. Learn how to explore alternative possibilities, manipulate existing textile surfaces or create new ones. Whether you are a student, experienced artist or maker looking for new inspiration and techniques, this is an essential practical book.Trade Review[T]his is an exceedingly useful book that is well presented, with plenty of inspiring images of results you can achieve. * Textile Fibre Forum *Table of ContentsIntroduction Visual Research Repeat Structures Building Surfaces From Scratch Decorating Existing Surfaces Manipulating Surfaces Through Stitch Deconstructing and Disrupting Surfaces Trims and Edges Suppliers Gallery About the Authors Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisTells the story of the search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. Acclaimed scientist and sci-fi author John D. Clark writes with irreverent and eyewitness immediacy about the development of the explosive fuels strong enough to negate the relentless restraints of gravity.Trade Review"This insider's account of the early years of rocketry captures the excitement of researching and developing technologies that lie outside the realm of computer science. While we're accustomed to think of technological progress in terms of Moore's law, in a few short years these engineers went from launching metal tubes small enough to hold in your hand to propelling a two ton metal capsule containing three humans all the way to the moon."— Inc., 9 Powerful Books Elon Musk Recommends "A good book on rocket stuff...that's a really fun one." — Elon Musk "Ignition! is a history of liquid rocket propellants, but it's also a history of cold war and the space race, told from a particular point of view....That humor helps the accessibility, and as long as you remember some high school chemistry you shouldn't have a problem with the science either."— Ars Technica "Ignition!, originally written in 1972, is back in print after a long hiatus. A classic book, it tells a rollicking story of an era when space was the frontier. An informative history, it reads like an adventure story."— Galveston County Daily News "Read this book. You’ll find plenty about John and all the other sky-high crackpots who were in the field with him and you may even get (as I did) a glimpse of the heroic excitement that seemed to make it reasonable to cuddle with death every waking moment—to say nothing of learning a heck of a lot about the way in which the business of science is really conducted." — Issac Asimov, from the foreword "Ignition! is a hard-to-get-your-hands-on account of early rocket science...Clark was an American chemist active in the development of rocket fuels back in the 1960s and 1970s, and the book is both an account of the growth of the field and an explainer of how the science works." — Business InsiderTable of ContentsContents In Re John D. Clark - foreword by Issac Asimov Preface 1 How It Started 2 Peenemunde and JPL 3 The Hunting of the Hypergol . . . 4 . . . and Its Mate 5 Peroxide – Always a Bridesmaid 6 Halogens and Politics and Deep Space 7 Performance 8 Lox and Flox and Cryogenics in General 9 What Ivan Was Doing 10 “Exotics” 11 The Hopeful Monoprops 12 High Density and the Higher Foolishness 13 What Happens Next Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisAn up-to-date guide to creating your own fun and useful Raspberry Piâ programs This fully updated guide shows how to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Piâwith no programming experience required. Programming the Raspberry Piâ: Getting Started with Python, Third Edition addresses physical changes and new setup procedures as well as OS updates to the current version 4. You will discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. Step-by-step projects include a digital clock prototype and a fully functioning Raspberry Pi robot. Configure your Raspberry Pi and explore its features Start writing and debugging Python programs Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries Work with modules, classes, and methods Apply object-oriented development methods Create user-friendly games using Pygame<Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1 Introduction What Is the Raspberry Pi? What Can You Do with a Raspberry Pi? A Tour of the Raspberry Pi Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi Booting Up Summary2 Getting Started Linux The Desktop The Command Line Applications Internet Resources Summary3 Python Basics Mu Numbers Variables For Loops Simulating Dice If While The Python Shell from the Terminal Summary4 Strings, Lists, and Dictionaries String Theory Lists Functions Hangman Dictionaries Tuples Exceptions Summary of Functions Summary5 Modules, Classes, and Methods Modules Object Orientation Defining Classes Inheritance Summary6 Files and the Internet Files Pickling JSON Internet Summary7 Graphical User Interfaces guizero Hello World Temperature Converter Other GUI Widgets Pop-Ups Menus Summary8 Games Programming What Is Pygame? Coordinates Hello Pygame A Raspberry Game Summary9 Interfacing Hardware GPIO Pin Connections Breadboarding with Jumper Wires Digital Outputs Analog Outputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs HATs Summary10 LED Fader Project What You Need Hardware Assembly Software Summary11 Prototyping Project (Clock) What You Need Hardware Assembly Software Phase Two Summary12 Raspberry Pi Robot Set Up the Raspberry Pi Zero W Web-Controlled Rover Autonomous Rover Summary13 What Next Linux Resources Python Resources Raspberry Pi Resources Programming Languages Other Languages Applications and Projects SummaryIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Science of Chocolate leads the reader to an understanding of the complete chocolate making process and includes the ways in which basic science plays a vital role in its manufacture, testing and consumption. Originally based upon a talk to encourage school children to study science, the book is now widely used within industry and academia. The third edition of this international best seller has been fully revised and updated. The author has now included methods of sensory evaluation, designing and modifying chocolate flavour to suit the product and the history and manufacture of some well-known confectionery products. Fat, calorie and sugar reduction are also covered including a review of patents in this area. In addition, the section on why chocolate might be good for you has been updated to include some more recent research results. Three new experiments have been added, so there are now twenty of them, which use simple materials and apparatus to demonstrate the scientific and mathematical principles found in the rest of the book. Most are easily adapted to suit different student abilities. This book will appeal to those with a fascination for chocolate and will be of specialist interest to those studying food sciences and working in the confectionery industry. Extracts from reviews of 2nd Edition: "...I found this to be an interesting read, and I think the book would be useful to graduates thinking of a career in the food industry (and not just the chocolate industry specifically), to schoolteachers looking for some interesting experiments, and to lecturers (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Food science) looking for interesting facts to enliven their lectures." Bioscience Education, Volume 12, 2008, E J Wood. "...very well written and complete book for everyone who wants to learn more about chocolate and its production process." Crystallography Reviews, Volume 15, 2009 – Issue 4, pages 275-277, Henk Schenk. "The easy reading style of the book makes it valuable not only to school and university students, but also to those who are new to working with chocolate or those needing a good summary of chocolate science." Chemistry World, for the Christmas BooksTable of ContentsThe History of Chocolate; Chocolate Ingredients; Cocoa Bean Processing; Liquid Chocolate Making; Controlling the Flow Properties of Liquid Chocolate; Crystallising the Fat in Chocolate; Standard Product Manufacturing Processes; Modifying Chocolate’s Eating Properties: How Do They Make That? (Some Distinctive Products); Analytical Techniques; Legislation, Shelf Life and Packaging; Nutrition and Health; Experiments with Chocolate and Chocolate Products; Glossary; Subject Index

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixth edition, this must-have guide for aspiring Yachtmasters covers the essentials of the RYA syllabus and provides new tips on exam tactics.Since the first edition was published, Pass Your Yachtmaster has helped thousands of students through their shore-based and practical Yachtmaster course. Concise and comprehensive, this crammer covers all the essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged in bite-size chunks to make revision easier and brought fully up to date in this sixth edition.Throughout, the theory is set in a practical seagoing perspective, and helpful hints on exam tactics are provided too. And to relieve the tension of all that swotting, each section is enlivened with Mike Peyton's best-loved cartoons.A wealth of information, simply laid out.--CruisingTrade ReviewIt is a slim book, but the size belies the amount of information within its covers. It is a 'cram course' - but it overlooks nothing, and is laid out to make studying or revising easier. * Sailing *You might buy this book earlier in your yachting career than the title suggests, sometime between Competent Crew and Day Skipper Practical. It would become an old friend and take you to Yachtmaster and beyond. The book will make a good revision text as well as handy reference in more seasoned skippers’ lockers. * Cruising Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction Navigation Charts The IALA buoyage system The compass The log Depth sounding GNSS Radar Tides Chartwork GNSS positions Passage planning Electronic charts Learning to use electronic charts Types of electronic chart AIS and radar on electronic charts Other software for chartplotters ‘Not to be used for navigation’ Low risks, big impact Weather Basic weather system Clouds Depressions Anticyclones Local weather Fog The Beaufort wind scale Sources of weather information Safety and seagoing practice The Rule of the Road International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 Anchoring Communications Distress signals Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Life saving signals Safety equipment Stability and buoyancy of yachts Coping with bad weather Environmental awareness Index

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Book SynopsisBeyond organic-- a practical guide to nutrient-dense food.Trade ReviewThis practical step-by-step guide shows all is not lost as Steve Solomon shows us the link between healthy soil, healthy food and healthy people. - Sandra Barrera, The Daily Breeze If you garden, no matter if you're an omnivore, vegetarian, or carnivore I think this book is a good read., blogger, Throwback at Trapp Creek The nutrient density of the crops we grow and the remineralization of our soils have been almost constantly on our minds and usually on the tips of our tongues. Our biggest inspiration has come from reading Steve Solomen's new book The Intelligent Gardener. - Shannon Jones and Bryan Dyck, bloggers, Broadfork Farm Any agriculture or home gardening library will find this an accesible, popular lend. James Cox, Midwest Book ReviewTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface - Erica Reinheimer Introduction Chapter 1: Why Nutrient-Dense Food? Chapter 2: History from a Nutritional Viewpoint Chapter 3: The Shit Method of Agriculture (SaMOA) Chapter 4: Complete Organic Fertilizer Chapter 5: Remineralization Chapter 6: Le Batterie de Cuisine Chapter 7: The Soil Prescription Chapter 8: Soils with Excesses Chapter 9: Compost Chapter 10: Epilogue Appendices Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTheory and Design for Mechanical Measurements provides a well-founded, fundamental background in the theory and practice of engineering measurements. Designed to align with a variety of undergraduate course structures, the book offers a rigorous treatment of the subject with a flexible pedagogical framework for use in graduate studies, independent study, or professional reference. It integrates the necessary elements to conduct engineering measurements through the design of measurement systems and measurement test plans, with an emphasis on the role of statistics and uncertainty analyses in that process. This International Adaptation offers new or expanded material on several topics, mostly under Fundamentals of Measurement, Systematic and Random Errors and Standard Uncertainties, Sensors and Actuators. Along with extensive coverage of device selection, test procedures, measurement system performance, the book includes practical discussion on real-world methods and techniques. The current applications of measurement theory and design are presented with examples, case studies, and vignettes. The updated end-of-chapter material includes significant number of new problems.Table of Contents1 FUNDAMENTAL OF MEASUREMENTS 1.1 Introduction 1.2 General Measurement System 1.3 Experimental Test Plan 1.4 Calibration 1.5 Standards 1.6 Presenting Data 1.7 Loading Effects 1.8 Applications of Measurement Systems Summary Nomenclature References Problems 2 STATIC AND DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SIGNALS 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Input/Output Signal Concepts 2.3 Signal Analysis 2.4 Signal Amplitude and Frequency 2.5 Fourier Transform and the Frequency Spectrum Summary References Suggested Reading Nomenclature, Problems 3 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM BEHAVIOR 3.1 Introduction, 3.2 General Model for a Measurement System 3.3 Special Cases of the General System Model 3.4 Transfer Functions 3.5 Phase Linearity 3.6 Multiple-Function Inputs 3.7 Coupled Systems Summary References Nomenclature Subscripts Problems 4 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Statistical Measurement Theory 4.3 Describing the Behavior of a Population 4.4 Statistics of Finite-Sized Data Sets 4.5 Hypothesis Testing 4.6 Chi-Squared Distribution 4.7 Regression Analysis 4.8 Data Outlier Detection 4.9 Number of Measurements Required 4.10 Monte Carlo Simulations 4.11. Maximum Likelihood Theory Summary References Nomenclature Problems 5 ERRORS AND UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Measurement Errors 5.3 Design-Stage Uncertainty Analysis 5.4 Identifying Error Sources 5.5 Systematic and Random Errors and Standard Uncertainties 5.6 Uncertainty Analysis: Multi-Variable Error Propagation 5.7 Advanced-Stage Uncertainty Analysis 5.8 Multiple-Measurement Uncertainty Analysis 5.9 Correction for Correlated Errors 5.10 Nonsymmetrical Systematic Uncertainty Interval Summary References Nomenclature Problems 6 ANALOG ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND MEASUREMENTS 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Analog Devices: Current Measurements 6.3 Analog Devices: Voltage Measurements 6.4 Analog Devices: Resistance Measurements 6.5 Loading Errors and Impedance Matching 6.6 Analog Signal Conditioning: Amplifiers 6.7 Analog Signal Conditioning: Special-Purpose Circuits 6.8 Analog Signal Conditioning: Filters, 6.9 Grounds, Shielding, and Connecting Wires Summary References Nomenclature Problems 7 SAMPLING, DIGITAL DEVICES, AND DATA ACQUISITION 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Sampling Concepts 7.3 Digital Devices: Bits and Words 7.4 Transmitting Digital Numbers: High and Low Signals 7.5 Voltage Measurements 7.6 Data Acquisition Systems 7.7 Data Acquisition System Components 7.8 Analog Input-Output Communication 7.9 Digital Input-Output Communication 7.10 Digital Image Acquisition and Processing Summary References Nomenclature Problems 8 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Temperature Standards and Definition 8.3 Thermometry Based on Thermal Expansion 8.4 Electrical Resistance Thermometry 8.5 Thermoelectric Temperature Measurement 8.6 Radiative Temperature Measurements 8.7 Physical Errors in Temperature Measurement, Summary References Suggested Reading Nomenclature Problems 9 PRESSURE AND VELOCITY MEASUREMENTS 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Pressure Concepts 9.3 Pressure Reference Instruments 9.4 Elastic Pressure Transducers 9.5 Pressure Transducer Calibration 9.6 Pressure Measurements in Moving Fluids 9.7 Modeling Pressure-Fluid Systems 9.8 Design and Installation: Transmission Effects 9.9 Acoustical Measurements 9.10 Fluid Velocity Measuring Systems Summary References Nomenclature Problems 10 FLOWMEASUREMENTS 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Historical Background 10.3 Flow Rate Concepts 10.4 Volume Flow Rate through Velocity Determination 10.5 Pressure Differential Meters 10.6 Insertion Volume Flow Meters 10.7 Mass Flow Meters 10.8 Flow Meter Calibration and Standards 10.9 Estimating Standard Flow Rate Summary References Nomenclature Problems 11 STRAIN MEASUREMENT 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Stress and Strain 11.3 Resistance Strain Gauges 11.4 Strain Gauge Electrical Circuits 11.5 Practical Considerations for Strain Measurement 11.6 Apparent Strain and Temperature Compensation 11.7 Optical Strain Measuring Techniques Summary References Nomenclature Problems 12 MECHATRONICS: SENSORS, ACTUATORS, AND CONTROLS 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Sensors 12.3 Actuators 12.4 Controls Summary References Nomenclature Problems A PROPERTY DATA AND CONVERSION FACTORS B LAPLACE TRANSFORM BASICS B.1 Final Value Theorem B.2 Laplace Transform Pairs C Standard Normal Table Reference GLOSSARY INDEX

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Book SynopsisWinner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication AwardInformation Technology is supposed to enable business performance and innovation, improve service levels, manage change, and maintain quality and stability, all while steadily reducing operating costs. Yet when an enterprise begins a Lean transformation, too often the IT department is either left out or viewed as an obstacle. What is to be done? Winner of a 2011 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award, this book shares practical tips, examples, and case studies to help you establish a culture of continuous improvement to deliver IT operational excellence and business value to your organization. Praise for:...will have a permanent place in my bookshelf.âGene Kim, Chief Technology Officer, Tripwire, Inc.... provides an unprecedented look at the role that Lean IT will play in making this revolutionary shift and the critical steps for sustained succeTrade ReviewThis book will have a permanent place in my bookshelf. In my ten-year study of high performing IT organizations, I’ve found that businesses rely on IT far more than they think. The impacts of poor flow from application development into IT operations can be devastating: ever increasing cycle times and amounts of rework, and an ever increasing amount of heroics required in IT operations to preserve the illusion of stability and reliability.—Gene Kim, Chief Technology Officer, Tripwire, Inc.; co-author of The Visible Ops Handbook and Visible Ops Security There has never been a more critical time to improve how IT integrates with the global business enterprise. This book provides an unprecedented look at the role that Lean will play in making this revolutionary shift and the critical steps for sustained success.—Steve Castellanos, Lean Enterprise Director; Nike, Inc. Twenty years from now the firms which dominate their industries will have fully embraced lean strategies throughout their IT organizations. Ten years from now those organizations will have started pulling ahead of their competitors as the result of lean IT. Today this book will show those organizations the path they need to start out on. Will your organization be one of them?—Scott W. Ambler, Chief Methodologist for Agile and Lean, IBM Rational; author of Agile Modeling and Enterprise Unified Process This book goes both wide and deep in its exploration of Lean … a great survival manual for those needing nimble and adaptive systems.—Dr. David Labby, MD, PhD, Medical Director and Director of Clinical Support and Innovation, CareOregon This book makes a major contribution in an often-ignored but much-needed area. It ranges over a huge area – including excellent cases – that will bring IT professionals into the Lean fold but will also enable Lean managers to reach out to IT.—John Bicheno, Program Director MS in Lean Operations, Cardiff University … a comprehensive view into the world of Lean IT, a must read!—Dave Wilson, Quality Management, Oregon Health & Science University This book will have a permanent place in my bookshelf. In my ten-year study of high performing IT organizations, I’ve found that businesses rely on IT far more than they think. The impacts of poor flow from application development into IT operations can be devastating: ever increasing cycle times and amounts of rework, and an ever increasing amount of heroics required in IT operations to preserve the illusion of stability and reliability.—Gene Kim, Chief Technology Officer, Tripwire, Inc. There has never been a more critical time to improve how IT integrates with the global business enterprise. This book provides an unprecedented look at the role that Lean will play in making this revolutionary shift and the critical steps for sustained success.—Steve Castellanos, Lean Enterprise Director; Nike, Inc. Twenty years from now the firms which dominate their industries will have fully embraced lean strategies throughout their IT organizations. Ten years from now those organizations will have started pulling ahead of their competitors as the result of lean IT. Today this book will show those organizations the path they need to start out on. Will your organization be one of them?—Scott W. Ambler, Chief Methodologist for Agile and Lean, IBM Rational ... goes both wide and deep in its exploration of Lean … a great survival manual for those needing nimble and adaptive systems.—Dr. David Labby, MD, PhD, Medical Director and Director of Clinical Support and Innovation, CareOregon This book makes a major contribution in an often-ignored but much-needed area. It ranges over a huge area – including excellent cases – that will bring IT professionals into the Lean fold but will also enable Lean managers to reach out to IT.—John Bicheno, Program Director MS in Lean Operations, Cardiff University … a comprehensive view into the world of Lean IT, a must read!—Dave Wilson, Quality Management, Oregon Health & Science University Table of ContentsFoundation. Integration. Performance. Leadership Roadmap. Lean IT Case Studies.

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining and informative book tells the dramatic tale of explosives from gunpowder to the H-bomb. Laying the emphasis on the lives of the people involved, on the diverse uses of explosives and on their social and historical impact, the author relates a story of remarkable international and human endeavour. Many of those involved - Roger Bacon, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Nobel, Robert Oppenheimer - are famed worldwide; others, such as C F Schonbein, William Bickford, Sir Frederick Abel and Charles E Munroe, though less well-known, also played critical roles. Alongside their achievements, this book highlights the uses and impact of explosives in both war and terrorism, and in civil engineering, quarrying, mining, demolition, fireworks manufacture and shooting for sport. In many cases explosives are seen to have had a significant historical impact as, for example, in the early use of gunpowder in the American Civil War, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and the worldwide opening up of ca

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Book SynopsisIn How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems, author and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Master Technician Tracy Martin explain the principles behind automotive electrical systems and describes how they work, with a focus on cars of collectible and classic eras. Now, readers no longer need fear that jumble of wires beneath the dash or hood of their vehicle.   Automotive electrical systems can seem a mystery, if not a black art, to the weekend mechanic and even to a number of experienced pros. From Ohm’s Law and an explanation of 12-volt systems to specific electrical scenarios and more, Martin thoroughly dissects the automotive electrical system and explains the various tools needed for diagnoses and repairs, such as multimeters, voltmeters, timing lights, coil testers, lab scopes, and more. Also included: Storage batteries Charging and starting systems Ignition systems

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Book SynopsisThis unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of car electrical and electronics systems. It begins with simple circuits and finishes with complex electronic systems that include engine management, transmission control and stability control systems. If you want to diagnose a simple alternator charging or headlight problem, this book is for you. But if you also want to fix complex electronic systems using On-Board Diagnostics, a multimeter or oscilloscope, this book also shows you how to do that. Is it best to use a series or parallel circuit when adding a horn? How do you use a multimeter to check a coolant temperature sensor against its specs? How can you add an electronic timer that will keep your headlights on as you walk to your door? When should you buy an oscilloscope - and how complex an instrument do you really need? The author has been writing about car electronic systems for over 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car modifier who has performed numerous electronic modifications and upgrades to his own cars, including world-first modifications. If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is the book for you.Trade ReviewThis essential volume by experienced automotive author Julian Edgar is a one-stop primer that is invaluable for the novice and experienced home mechanic alike. Car Mechanics It really is a must-read that takes you from the basics right through to diagnosing and repairing complex electronic issues. A practical, hands-on handbook. tkc (Totalkitcar) If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is what you have been waiting for. MG Enthusiast a crucial accompaniment to the enthusiast who opts to spend a good deal of time fiddling with his cars in his home workshop and looking for improvements in performance and cutting the running costs. Daily Star (Sunday). This book will help with keeping those excellent cars on the road and make owning one a very viable option for the enthusiast wanting a more modern MG experience. MG Driver.Table of Contents3.9 List of chapters Chapter 1 - Car electricity * Parallel and series circuits * Short circuits * Fuses * Voltage, current and resistance * Ohm's Law * Volts, Amps and Ohms * Cable sizes Chapter 2 - Switches and relays * Switch specifications * Switch circuits * Switch types * Identifying switch terminals * Relays * Relay specifications * Using relays * Solid-state relays Chapter 3 - Multimeters * Multimeter features * Multimeter accessories * Buying a multimeter * Using a multimeter * Logging multimeters Chapter 4 - Fault-finding basic car electrical systems * Fault-finding body electrics - a 7-step approach * Charging systems * Starting systems * Ignition systems * Wiring looms Chapter 5 - Analog and digital signals * Analog signals * Digital signals * Frequency and duty cycle * Pulse width modulation * Data bus signals * Measuring analog and digital signals Chapter 6 - Other electronic components * Resistors * Pull-up and pull-down resistors * Voltage dividers * Potentiometers * Capacitors * Diodes * Transistors Chapter 7 - Oscilloscopes * Analog and digital scopes * Digital scope specs * Waveform shapes * Waveform measurements * Measuring sensors * Measuring actuators * Measuring ignition systems * Measuring bus signals Chapter 8 - Engine management systems * Engine management system requirements * Inputs and outputs * Electronic Control Unit * L-Jetronic * Mono-Jetronic * Motronic * ME-Motronic * Direct petrol (gasoline) injection * Common rail diesel engine management * Other engine management functions Chapter 9 - Other car electronic systems * Taking a systems approach * ABS * Electronic Stability Control * Electronically-controlled power steering * Energy management * Automatic transmissions * Lighting * Climate control * Hybrid and electric cars Chapter 10 - Fault-finding advanced car electrical systems * Self-diagnosis * OBD readers * OBD codes * OBD-II readiness indicators * Fixing systems * Fault-finding tips * 7-step approach to advanced fault-finding Chapter 11 - Electronic building blocks for your car * Timer modules * Temperature controller and display * Voltage switch * Smart battery monitoring LED * Voltage booster * High current flasher * Variable voltage power module * Adjustable voltage regulator * 4-channel amplifier * Multi-purpose module * Stemsel

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Book SynopsisThe pioneer of herbal veterinary medicine has again thoroughly revised, updated and expanded her book on natural and organic cures and farming methods, first published in 1952 and now a classic in its field. Juliette de Baïracli Levy''s The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable contains everything farmers need to know about farm management and animal husbandry. Levy''s groundbreaking work in this insightful guide provides an invaluable resource for farmers and anyone interested in holistic veterinary medicine.

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Book SynopsisThis book is an essential reference tool for all those who have a passion for trees as well as those who work in tree-related professions whether they be garden managers, forest and country park wardens, foresters, woodland managers or those working in the fields of arboriculture and horticulture. Moreover, this volume is also intended to be a textbook of trees aimed at arboriculture, horticulture and forestry students studying at National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels and for candidates of the Royal Horticultural Society's Diploma in Horticulture and the Society's Master of Horticulture [RHS] Award. Other books in this field have tended to concentrate either on the science of trees, or have specialized on their management, culture or aesthetics. This volume, however, is a comprehensive study that illustrates the relationship between all these subjects.

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Book SynopsisVolume 4 is a detailed look at the later years of NASA's Apollo space program from 1968ΓÇô72.

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Book SynopsisMedicinal plants and plant-derived medicine are widely used in traditional cultures all over the world and they are becoming increasingly popular in modern society as natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals. As more and more natural remedies are being commercialised, there is a need for a user-friendly reference guide to the plants and their products. The book gives the reader a bird's eye view of more than 350 of the best known medicinal plants of the world and their uses, in a compact, colourful and scientifically accurate reference text. It provides quick answers to the most obvious questions: Where does this plant originate? What does it look like? In which culture is it traditionally used? What is it used for? Which chemical compounds does it contain? How safe is it? What is known about its pharmacological activity? What evidence is there that it is effective? The authors also provide short overviews of the various health conditions for which medicinal plants are used and the active compounds (secondary metabolites) found in the plants and their modes of actions. This new edition has an additional 30 plant species, many new and improved photographs and the text has been fully updated to reflect the latest regulatory status of each plant.Table of Contents1: Preface 2: Introduction 3: Medicine Systems of the World 4: Plant Parts Used 5: Dosage Forms 6: Use of Medicinal Plant Products 7: Active Ingredients 8: Quality Control and Safety 9: Efficacy of Medicinal Plant Products 10: Regulation of Herbal Remedies and Phytomedicines 11: The Plants in Alphabetical Order 12: Health Disorders and Medicinal Plants 13: Overview of Secondary Metabolites and Their Effects 14: Quick Guide to Commercialised Medicinal Plants 15: Glossary

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Anthony Croft is Professor of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University. Robert Davison was formerly Head of Quality at the Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University. Martin Hargreaves is a Chartered Physicist James Flint is Senior Lecturer in Wireless Systems Engineering at Loughborough University.

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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to Making Small Workshop Tools (Workshop Practice Series No.14), the former editor of Model Engineer's Workshop magazine presents another collection of fifteen invaluable additions to the model engineer's armoury of tools and equipment. This practical collection covers benchwork, the lathe and milling operations and includes marking-out and machining aids plus a simple filing machine and an unusual milling vice. Fully dimensioned drawings, descriptive text and photographs accompany each project in the book.Table of ContentsMicrometer Stand. Finger Plates. Depth Gauges. Finger Clamps. Cross Drilling Jigs. Filing Machine. Setting Up Aid. Hand Turning Rest. Small Slotting Tool. External Chuck Stop. Internal Chuck Stop. Rear Mounted Tool Posts. Tailstock Mounted Knurling Tool. Self-Releasing Mandrel Handle. Improved Milling Vice.

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Book SynopsisThe revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations, a table of planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries.The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including magnetic reconnection, Fornax cluster, luminosity density, and AkatsukiTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent dictionary. It has all the qualities one should reasonably expect from such a reference book: accuracy, clarity, consistency and good coverage of its subject. ...The book is neatly laid out in a way that is easy to use, with a reasonable but not excessive number of cross-references...Ian Ridpath has done a remarkable job to achieve such consistency in the style, technical level and length of entries. And try as I might, I have failed to find any bloomers! This is a classic that the publisher, editor and contributors can be proud of - worthy of the Oxford name, world-famous for its dictionaries and reference books. * Dr Jacqueline Mitton, writer and Public Relations Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association *I shall be glad to have this edition on my shelf. * Robert Connon Smith. The Observatory. *a handy guide for amateur astronomers, students of astronomy, and interested general readers. Both its format and text are clear and straightforward...recommended for its value as an exhaustive quick reference guide on astronomy. Public and academic libraries will want to add this work to their collections. * Electronic Reviews of Science and Technology References *An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for. * Times Literary Supplement *this book is rich in peculiarities for the interested observer. * The Independent *Table of ContentsPREFACE; THE DICTIONARY; APPENDICES

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Book SynopsisOrganic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of organic compounds and their roles. Beginning with the structures and properties of the basic groups of organic compounds, he goes on to consider organic compounds in the areas of pharmaceuticals, polymers, food and drink, petrochemicals, and nanotechnology. He looks at how new materials, in particular the single layer form of carbon called graphene, are opening up exciting new possibilities for applications, and discusses the particular challenges of working with carbon compounds, many of which are colourless. Patrick also discusses techniques used in the field.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsREFERENCES; FURTHER READING; INDEX

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