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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Perfect Meal
Book SynopsisThe authors of The Perfect Meal examine all of the elements that contribute to the diner's experience of a meal (primarily at a restaurant) and investigate how each of the diner's senses contributes to their overall multisensory experience.Trade Review"This book is in a class by itself. If you thought taste was located on your tongue, then this unique book will disabuse you of that notion and reveal how both eating and cooking are extraordinarily rich multisensory experiences." (New York Journal of Books, 1 November 2014) "Their exhaustive analyses of everything from plate size to flavour incongruities are laced with details such as cutlery's evolution from Victorian marrow scoops and chocolate muddlers to today's textured spoons and 'aromatic forks.'" (Nature, 30 October 2014) "The Perfect Meal can't fail to entertain, inform and ultimately to dazzle."—Heston Blumenthal, chef and owner of The Fat Duck "Not many people are as ready to realise the importance of the senses, not only in cooking but in eating, as Charles Spence and Betina Piqueras-Fiszman ...This book demonstrates beyond doubt that gastronomy is the most complex creative discipline that exists."—Ferran Adrià, elBullifoundation "Focusing on the brain's interpretation of our eating experience, pioneers Spence and Piqueras-Fiszman acknowledge the interdisciplinary nature of gastronomy, rendering a complex area of study both digestible and applicable."—Ben Reade, Gastronome and Head of Culinary Research and Development at Nordic Food Lab "The Perfect Meal goes beyond the exotic ingredients and creative insights of the chef and into the realm of the diner’s psychology. Using an accessible writing style that neither talks down to the reader nor dumbs down the science, the authors take us into the relatively unexplored world of the dining context: the gastrophysics of the visual, acoustic, tactile – not to mention taste and smell – influences that we are exposed to in every dining experience.This is a new approach to thinking about dining that will appeal to and inform anyone who has ever been convinced to buy a cookbook by its illustrations or who persists, despite failure, to try to get a booking at The Fat Duck."—John Prescott, Ph.D, author of Taste Matters: Why We Eat the Foods We Do "Nowadays a great many chefs are realising that science also has a place at the table; that a dining experience is made up of far more than just good food. By understanding how we use our senses to interact with and appreciate food we may be able to further enhance our guests' dining experiences. This book looks at many topics which will become increasingly relevant to both chefs and our food culture as a whole in the coming years." — Jozef Youseff, chef and author of Molecular Gastronomy at Home (www.kitchen-theory.com) "...packed with insights that are fascinating to anyone in possession of an appetite."—Amy Fleming, The Guardian "One thing is for sure, after reading this book eating out will never be the same again...."—The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of FoodTable of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xvii 1 Introducing the Perfect Meal 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 A brief history of culinary movements 2 1.2.1 Nouvelle Cuisine 2 1.2.2 The rise of molecular gastronomy 3 1.2.3 Molecular gastronomy or modernist cuisine? 5 1.2.4 On the rise of the celebrity chef 7 1.3 The search for novelty and surprise 8 1.3.1 The taste of expectation 10 1.3.2 Food as theatre: the multisensory experience economy meets cuisine 11 1.4 The brain on flavour 12 1.4.1 Neurogastronomy 12 1.4.2 Do neurogastronomists make great-tasting food? 14 1.5 Food and the perception of everything else 16 1.6 Gastrophysics: the new science of the table 18 1.7 Food perception is fundamentally multisensory 21 1.8 Isn’t modernist cuisine only for the lucky few? 22 1.9 Amuse bouche 25 References 27 2 Let the Show Commence: On the Start of the Perfect Meal 37 2.1 Introduction 37 2.1.1 Mood food 38 2.2 On the social aspects of dining 42 2.2.1 Waiting staff 42 2.2.2 The company 44 2.3 On the design of the menu 47 2.3.1 Scanning the menu: ‘Oysters, steak frites, field greens, oysters…’ 48 2.3.2 ‘This dessert is literally calling me’ 50 2.3.3 Images on the menu 52 2.3.4 On a diet? Does nutritional information help? 54 2.3.5 Price and behaviour 55 2.3.6 On the format of the menu 59 2.4 Conclusions 62 References 62 3 Tastes Great, But What do We Call It? The Art and Science of Food Description 71 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 Snail porridge 73 3.3 Can labelling enhance the taste and/or flavour of food? 77 3.4 Interim summary 81 3.5 On the neuroscience of naming food 81 3.6 Naming names 84 3.7 Does food labelling influence the perceived ethnicity of a dish? 85 3.8 Natural and organic labels 87 3.9 Health/ingredient labels 88 3.10 Local labels 90 3.11 Descriptive food labelling 91 3.12 Labelling culinary techniques 92 3.13 Surprise! 95 3.14 Expectations and reactions 96 3.15 Conclusions 98 References 100 4 Plating and Plateware: On the Multisensory Presentation of Food 109 4.1 Introduction 109 4.2 A potted history of food presentation 111 4.3 The plate: the essential element of our everyday meal 115 4.3.1 On the colour of the plate 115 4.3.2 The shape of the plate 119 4.3.3 The size of the plate 121 4.3.4 On the haptic aspects of the plateware 122 4.4 Interim summary 128 4.5 The plate that is not a plate 128 4.5.1 Reaching new heights 129 4.5.2 On the smell and sound of the plateware 130 4.5.3 Camouflage 132 4.5.4 Improvised plateware 133 4.5.5 Purpose-made plateware 134 4.6 On the multiple contributions of the visual appearance of a dish 135 4.6.1 On the importance of harmony on the plate 136 4.7 Individual diner responses to the visual presentation of food 141 4.8 Conclusions 143 References 143 5 Getting Your Hands on the Food: Cutlery 151 5.1 Introduction 151 5.2 The story of cutlery 153 5.3 The material qualities of the cutlery 159 5.3.1 The quality of the cutlery 160 5.3.2 Tasting the cutlery 161 5.4 Size matters 165 5.5 On the texture/feel of the cutlery 166 5.6 Colourful cutlery 168 5.7 Cutlery that is not 169 5.8 Finger food 174 5.9 Eating without hands 175 5.10 Conclusions 177 References 177 6 The Multisensory Perception of Flavour 183 6.1 Introduction 183 6.2 Perceiving flavours 183 6.3 Taste 186 6.3.1 Are you a supertaster? 187 6.4 Olfactory–gustatory interactions 188 6.4.1 Cross-cultural differences in multisensory flavour perception 190 6.5 Oral-somatosensory contributions to multisensory flavour perception 191 6.5.1 Are you a thermal taster? 193 6.6 Interim summary 193 6.7 The sound of food 194 6.8 Visual flavour 196 6.8.1 How does colour influence flavour perception? 196 6.8.2 Summary of research on visual flavour 200 6.9 The cognitive neuroscience of multisensory flavour perception 200 6.10 Conclusions 202 References 204 7 Using Surprise and Sensory Incongruity in a Meal 215 7.1 Introduction 215 7.2 How did sensory incongruity become so popular and why is it so exciting? 216 7.2.1 The search for novelty 216 7.2.2 The rise of molecular gastronomy/modernist cuisine 216 7.2.3 The rise of sensory marketing and multisensory design 217 7.2.4 Globalization 217 7.3 Defining sensory incongruity 218 7.4 Noticing sensory incongruity 219 7.4.1 Disconfirmed expectations 221 7.4.2 Hidden and visible incongruity 222 7.5 A brief history of sensory incongruity at the dinner table 224 7.6 Colour–flavour incongruity 226 7.7 Format–flavour incongruity 227 7.8 Smell–flavour incongruity 230 7.9 Interim summary 231 7.10 The diner’s response to sensory incongruity 232 7.10.1 Attentional capture 232 7.10.2 Surprise 232 7.10.3 Memorability 232 7.11 Molecular gastronomy and surprise 233 7.12 Sensory incongruity and the concept of ‘naturalness’ 236 7.13 Individual differences in the response of diners to sensory incongruity 239 7.14 Conclusions 241 References 242 8 Looking for Your Perfect Meal in the Dark 249 8.1 Introduction 249 8.2 The social aspects of dining in the dark 251 8.3 Why are dining in the dark restaurants so popular nowadays? 252 8.4 Seeing or not seeing (correctly) the food 255 8.4.1 The importance of colour to food 255 8.4.2 Do our other senses really become more acute in the dark? 260 8.5 Does dining in the dark really capture how the blind experience food? 264 8.6 Cooking in the dark 265 8.7 Conclusions 265 References 266 9 How Important is Atmosphere to the Perfect Meal? 271 9.1 Introduction 271 9.2 Atmospherics and the experience economy 275 9.3 The Provencal Rose paradox 278 9.4 Does the atmosphere really influence our appraisal of the meal? 280 9.5 On the ethnicity of the meal 280 9.6 Tuning up how much money and time we spend at the restaurant 282 9.6.1 The style and volume of the music 282 9.6.2 The tempo of the music 284 9.6.3 “Pardon?” 285 9.7 Context and expectation 286 9.8 The lighting 287 9.9 The olfactory atmosphere 288 9.10 On the feel of the restaurant 291 9.11 Atmospheric contributions to taste and flavour perception 294 9.12 Multisensory atmospherics 298 9.13 Conclusions 299 References 301 10 Technology at the Dining Table 311 10.1 Introduction 311 10.2 Technology on the dining table 312 10.3 Transforming the dining experience by means of technology 315 10.4 Augmented Reality (AR) food: A case of technology for technology’s sake? 317 10.5 Using QR codes to change our interaction with food 319 10.6 Fostering healthy eating through the incorporation of technology 320 10.7 Technology and distraction 322 10.8 Using technology to control the multisensory atmosphere 323 10.9 On the neuroscience of matching sound to food (and how technology might help) 324 10.10 On the future of technology at the table: digital artefacts 326 10.11 The SmartPlate 328 10.12 Anyone for a ‘Gin & Sonic’? 328 10.13 The tablet as twenty-first century plateware? 329 10.14 Tips from the chef at the tips of your fingers 331 10.15 Conclusions 331 References 333 11 On the Future of the Perfect Meal 339 11.1 Introduction 339 11.2 On the history of predicting the future of food 341 11.2.1 A meal (or even a day’s food) in a single dose 341 11.2.2 On the mechanization of feeding 345 11.2.3 Air ‘food’ 346 11.2.4 Artificial flavours 348 11.3 From the past to the future of food 351 11.3.1 Sous vide as the twenty-first century microwave 351 11.3.2 3D printed food: an astronomical idea 353 11.3.3 On the future of cultured meat 355 11.3.4 Note-by-note cuisine 356 11.3.5 Eating insects for pleasure: bug burger with insect paste, anyone? 358 11.3.6 The new algal cuisine 362 11.4 Anyone for a spot of neo-Futurist cuisine? 363 11.4.1 Food theatre: food as entertainment 364 11.4.2 Plating art 365 11.5 Interim summary 366 11.6 Acknowledging our differences 367 11.7 The meal as catalyst for social exchange 367 11.8 Is it a restaurant or is it a science laboratory? 369 11.9 Pop-up dining, story telling and the joys of situated eating 371 11.10 Conclusions 372 References 374 Index 383
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Control Systems Engineering EMEA Edition
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPREFACE, vii 1 INTRODUCTION, 11.1 Introduction, 21.2 A History of Control Systems, 41.3 System Configurations, 61.4 Analysis and Design Objectives, 9Case Study, 111.5 The Design Process, 141.6 Computer-Aided Design, 191.7 The Control Systems Engineer, 20Summary, 21Review Questions, 22Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 22Bibliography, 23 2 MODELING IN THE FREQUENCY DOMAIN, 252.1 Introduction, 262.2 Laplace Transform Review, 272.3 The Transfer Function, 362.4 Electrical Network Transfer Functions, 392.5 Translational Mechanical System Transfer Functions, 532.6 Rotational Mechanical System Transfer Functions, 612.7 Transfer Functions for Systems with Gears, 652.8 Electromechanical System Transfer Functions, 692.9 Electric Circuit Analogs, 752.10 Nonlinearities, 782.11 Linearization, 79Case Studies, 84Summary, 87Review Questions, 87Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 88 Hardware Interface Laboratory, 91Bibliography, 93 3. MODELING IN THE TIME DOMAIN, 953.1 Introduction, 963.2 Some Observations, 963.3 The General State-Space Representation, 1003.4 Applying the State-Space Representation, 1023.5 Converting a Transfer Function to State Space, 1103.6 Converting from State Space to a Transfer Function, 1163.7 Linearization, 118Case Studies, 121Summary, 125Review Questions, 126Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 126Bibliography, 128 4 TIME RESPONSE, 1304.1 Introduction, 1314.2 Poles, Zeros, and System Response, 1314.3 First-Order Systems, 1354.4 Second-Order Systems: Introduction, 1374.5 The General Second-Order System, 1424.6 Underdamped Second-Order Systems, 1464.7 System Response with Additional Poles, 1554.8 System Response with Zeros, 1594.9 Effects of Nonlinearities upon Time Response, 1654.10 Laplace Transform Solution of State Equations, 1674.11 Time Domain Solution of State Equations, 171Case Studies, 175 Summary, 181Review Questions, 182Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 183Hardware Interface Laboratory, 186Bibliography, 192 5. REDUCTION OF MULTIPLE SUBSYSTEMS, 1945.1 Introduction, 1955.2 Block Diagrams, 1955.3 Analysis and Design of Feedback Systems, 2045.4 Signal-Flow Graphs, 2075.5 Mason’s Rule, 2105.6 Signal-Flow Graphs of State Equations, 2135.7 Alternative Representations in State Space, 2155.8 Similarity Transformations, 224Case Studies, 231Summary, 237Review Questions, 237Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 238Bibliography, 240 6. STABILITY, 2426.1Introduction, 2436.2Routh-Hurwitz Criterion, 2466.3Routh-Hurwitz Criterion: Special Cases, 2486.4Routh-Hurwitz Criterion: Additional Examples, 2546.5 Stability in State Space, 261Case Studies, 264Summary, 266Review Questions, 266Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 267Bibliography, 268 7. STEADY-STATE ERRORS, 2707.1 Introduction, 2717.2 Steady-State Error for Unity Feedback Systems, 2747.3 Static Error Constants and System Type, 2807.4 Steady-State Error Specifications, 2837.5 Steady-State Error for Disturbances, 2867.6 Steady-State Error for Nonunity- Feedback Systems, 2887.7 Sensitivity, 2917.8 Steady-State Error for Systems in State Space, 294Case Studies, 297 Summary, 300Review Questions, 301Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 302 Bibliography, 303 8 ROOT LOCUS TECHNIQUES, 3058.1 Introduction, 3068.2 Defining the Root Locus, 3108.3 Properties of the Root Locus, 3128.4 Sketching the Root Locus, 3148.5 Refining the Sketch, 3198.6 An Example, 3288.7Transient Response Design via Gain Adjustment, 3318.8 Generalized Root Locus, 3358.9 Root Locus for Positive-Feedback Systems, 3378.10 Pole Sensitivity, 339Case Studies, 341Summary, 346Review Questions, 347Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 347Hardware Interface Laboratory, 349Bibliography, 356 9. DESIGN VIA ROOT LOCUS, 3589.1 Introduction, 3599.2 Improving Steady-State Error via Cascade Compensation, 3629.3 Improving Transient Response via Cascade Compensation, 3719.4 Improving Steady-State Error and Transient Response, 3839.5 Feedback Compensation, 3969.6 Physical Realization of Compensation, 404Case Studies, 409Summary, 413Review Questions, 414Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 415Hardware Interface Laboratory, 417Bibliography, 419 10. FREQUENCY RESPONSE TECHNIQUES, 42110.1 Introduction, 42210.2 Asymptotic Approximations: Bode Plots, 42710.3 Introduction to the Nyquist Criterion, 44610.4 Sketching the Nyquist Diagram, 45110.5 Stability via the Nyquist Diagram, 45610.6 Gain Margin and Phase Margin via the Nyquist Diagram, 46010.7 Stability, Gain Margin, and Phase Margin via Bode Plots, 46210.8 Relation Between Closed-Loop Transient and Closed-Loop Frequency Responses, 46610.9 Relation Between Closed- and Open-Loop Frequency Responses, 46910.10 Relation Between Closed-Loop Transient and Open-Loop Frequency Responses, 47410.11 Steady-State Error Characteristics from Frequency Response, 47810.12 Systems with Time Delay, 48210.13 Obtaining Transfer Functions Experimentally, 487Case Study, 491Summary, 492Review Questions, 493Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 494Bibliography, 496 11. DESIGN VIA FREQUENCY RESPONSE, 49811.1 Introduction, 49911.2 Transient Response via Gain Adjustment, 50011.3 Lag Compensation, 50311.4 Lead Compensation, 50811.5 Lag-Lead Compensation, 514Case Studies, 523Summary, 525Review Questions, 525Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 526 Bibliography, 527 12. DESIGN VIA STATE SPACE, 52812.1 Introduction, 52912.2 Controller Design, 53012.3 Controllability, 53712.4 Alternative Approaches to Controller Design, 54012.5 Observer Design, 54612.6 Observability, 55312.7 Alternative Approaches to Observer Design, 55612.8 Steady-State Error Design via Integral Control, 563Case Study, 567Summary, 572Review Questions, 573Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 574 Bibliography, 575 13. DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, 57713.1 Introduction, 57813.2 Modeling the Digital Computer, 58113.3 The z-Transform, 58413.4 Transfer Functions, 58913.5 Block Diagram Reduction, 59313.6 Stability, 59613.7 Steady-State Errors, 60313.8 Transient Response on the z-Plane, 60713.9 Gain Design on the z-Plane, 60913.10 Cascade Compensation via the s-Plane, 61213.11 Implementing the Digital Compensator, 616Case Studies, 619 Summary, 623Review Questions, 624Cyber Exploration Laboratory, 625 Bibliography, 627Problems (Available in e-text for students) P-1 APPENDIX A1 List of Symbols A-1.1APPENDIX A2 Antenna Azimuth Position Control System A-2.1APPENDIX A3 Unmanned Free-Swimming Submersible Vehicle A-3.1APPENDIX A4 Key Equations A-4.1 GLOSSARY 628ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS (Available in ext for students) 636 INDEX I-1APPENDIX B MATLAB Tutorial (Available in e-text for students)APPENDIX C Simulink Tutorial (Available in e-text for students)APPENDIX D LabVIEW Tutorial (Available in e-text for students)APPENDIX E MATLAB’s GUI Tools Tutorial (Available in e-text for students)APPENDIX F MATLAB’s Symbolic Math Toolbox Tutorial (Available in e-text for students)
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New Society Publishers Soil Science for Gardeners
Book SynopsisSoil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants.Table of ContentsIntroduction What Is Soil Health? Using the Book Terminology SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING SOIL1. Soil Basics Components of Soil Origin of Soil Soil Particles Soil Texture Importance of Particle Size Air and Water Aggregation and Soil Structure Soil pH 2. Plant Nutrients Ions What Is Salt? Movement of Nutrients in Soil Essential Plant Nutrients Micronutrients Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) 3. Soil Life Energy Food Web The Power of Large Molecules Ratio of Fungi to Bacteria Chemicals in the Soil Pathogen Control Identification of Microbes 4. Bacteria What Do They Eat? Where Do They Live? Role in Disease Prevention Ideal Environment Role in Building Soil Aggregates Conditions that Harm Bacteria Nitrogen Fixation 5. Fungi What Do They Eat? Where Do They Live? Fungi at War Fungal Parasites Mycorrhizal Fungi 6. Other Organisms Actinomycetes Algae Protozoa Nematodes Arthropods Earthworms 7. Organic Matter Decomposition: Converting Dead Things into Humus Truth About Humus Too Much Organic Matter Compost Chelation 8. Rhizosphere Root Exudates Soil Enzymes Effect of Desiccation Soil pH Levels Dynamic Microbe Population Allelochemicals Plants Are in ControlSECTION 2: SOLVING SOIL PROBLEMS9. Identifying Soil Problems Why Do We Fertilize? Soil Testing Plants as Indicators of Soil Problems Plant Tissue Analysis DIY Test Kits Determining Soil Texture Crusted Soil Quantification of Microbes Level of Organic Matter Compaction Hardpan Drainage 10. Gardening Techniques That Affect Soil Tilling Working the Land Mulching Hoeing Cover Crops Raised Bed Gardening Crop Rotation Companion Planting 11. Solving Chemical Issues Buffer Capacity Increasing pH Decreasing pH Saline and Sodic Soils Increasing CEC Synthetic vs Organic Fertilizers Understanding Fertilizers Synthetic Fertilizers Organic Fertilizers Fad Products 12. Solving Microbe Issues Inoculation Solarization Controlling Pathogens Compost Tea Best Practice for Increasing Microbe Populations 13. Increasing Organic Matter Options for Adding Organic Matter Cover Crops Vermicompost Bokashi Compost Biochar Biosolids 14. Dealing with Structural Problems Compaction Drainage Issues Modifying Soil Texture Clay Soils Sandy SoilsSECTION 3: A PERSONALIZED PLAN FOR HEALTHY SOIL15. Developing a Plan for Soil Health Improvement 16. How Detailed Should You Get? 17. Soil Health Assessment Chemical Tests Soil Sampling Instructions 18. Soil Health Action Plan Soil Health Assessment Action Plan Action Plan Follow-upAppendix A: Soil Health Assessment Form Appendix B: Action Plan for the Year Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
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The History Press Ltd The Pottery Gardener
Book SynopsisA stunning gardening book full of inspiration, tips and adviceTrade ReviewI cannot describe how much I love this charming book: its ravishing photographs of flowers and chickens and bees transport you straight into the heart of Arthur’s garden … Arthur’s love of living things is completely infectious and makes you want to go outside now to see what you can do in your own garden to make the world a lovelier place … -- JOANNA LUMLEYI love this book – its confidence with colour, its passion, its knowledge of the very best plants, and the fanciest breeds of poultry all married together with sumptuous photographs. That Arthur has managed to do this in an inner city, turning a bleak factory yard into a most exotic, duchess-worthy garden makes it the most inspiring garden book I have seen in years. -- SARAH RAVEN
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BIS Publishers B.V. Think Like an Engineer, Don't Act Like One
Book SynopsisThis edition of the Think Like a series displays the wonderful world of engineers. This bundle of insights shows why no one can hold you responsible for the impact of gravity, what Gerrit Rietveld can teach you about going against the flow, that Donald Trump says more than you think, and how Netflix goes beyond binge-watching. This book is for anyone who wants to widen their perspective and broaden their horizons.
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Editions Bpi The Pastry Chef Handbook Revised Edition
Book Synopsis All the information, guidance, and recipes you need to become a pastry professional—in a single book! Comprehensive in its content and practical in its approach, The Pastry Chef Handbook addresses all the professional steps necessary for this demanding and fascinating profession. In addition to the examples illustrated by step-by-step visuals and essential cultural elements, it addresses nutrition, hygiene, service, and presentation. Beginner pastry chefs will be able to learn the basic rules and 100 preparation techniques—from making custard in a bain-marie to icing. They will also discover 100 detailed classical recipes, from Saint-Honoré to Opera. Thanks to the QR codes integrated throughout the book, readers will also be able to consult professional learning videos to perfect their know-how on the BPI Campus site.
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McGraw-Hill Education Roarks Formulas for Stress and Strain 9E
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The industry-standard resource for stress and strain formulasâfully updated for the latest advances and restructured for ease of useThis newly designed and thoroughly revised guide contains accurate and thorough tabulated formulations that can be applied to the stress analysis of a comprehensive range of structural components. Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Ninth Edition has been reorganized into a user-friendly format that makes it easy to access and apply the information. The book explains all of the formulas and analyses needed by designers and engineers for mechanical system design. You will get a solid grounding in the theory behind each formula along with real-world applications that cover a wide range of materials.Cov
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Penguin Putnam Inc Human Compatible
Book SynopsisA leading artificial intelligence researcher lays out a new approach to AI that will enable us to coexist successfully with increasingly intelligent machinesIn the popular imagination, superhuman artificial intelligence is an approaching tidal wave that threatens not just jobs and human relationships, but civilization itself. Conflict between humans and machines is seen as inevitable and its outcome all too predictable.In this groundbreaking book, distinguished AI researcher Stuart Russell argues that this scenario can be avoided, but only if we rethink AI from the ground up. Russell begins by exploring the idea of intelligence in humans and in machines. He describes the near-term benefits we can expect, from intelligent personal assistants to vastly accelerated scientific research, and outlines the AI breakthroughs that still have to happen before we reach superhuman AI. He also spells out the ways humans are already finding to misuse AI, from lethal autonomous weapons to viral sabotage.If the predicted breakthroughs occur and superhuman AI emerges, we will have created entities far more powerful than ourselves. How can we ensure they never, ever, have power over us? Russell suggests that we can rebuild AI on a new foundation, according to which machines are designed to be inherently uncertain about the human preferences they are required to satisfy. Such machines would be humble, altruistic, and committed to pursue our objectives, not theirs. This new foundation would allow us to create machines that are provably deferential and provably beneficial.
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American Society of Agronomy Guidelines for Analysis and Description of Soil
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teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Watch Book: More Than Time
Book SynopsisFrom stopwatches and alarms, to world clocks and calendar functions, to tourbillons that counter the effects of gravity, these so-called complications have been the crowning glory of fine watchmaking for centuries. The Watch Book – More than Time is an illustrated compendium of watchmaking that explores these most intricate elements of the horologist’s craft through timing, astronomy, and striking. This volume is a unique and impressive addition to the book market and a lavish tribute to the mastery of horology. Text in English and German.
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CABI Publishing Climate Change and Infectious Fish Diseases
Book SynopsisClimate change with global warming is not disputed by the vast majority of scientists and the aquatic system is most affected. A global rise in water temperature and acidification of the aquatic environment will continue even if we can significantly reduce the current output of the two most important greenhouse gasses (carbon dioxide and methane). These and other environmental changes will affect fish health which includes infectious pathogens. This important new text is the second volume on climate change and fish health. It covers changes to the freshwater ecosystem and their current and expected effects on selected infectious diseases of fish. The book represents contributions by over 50 experts from 18 countries. Comprehensive and thought-provoking, the book details abiotic and biotic environmental changes in temperate and tropical freshwater ecosystems, sequestrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and effects on infectious diseases (12 microbial and 10 parasitic) in economically important fish in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters. The text is key reading for fish disease scientists, aquatic ecologists, fish health consultants, veterinarians, policy makers and all who are interested in fish health and the environment.Table of ContentsPart I: FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS AND BIOLOGICAL SEQUESTRATIONS OF ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE 1: Freshwater Ecosystems in North America with Reference to the Great Lakes Basin. By Derrick T. de Kerckhove and Cindy Chu 2: Tropical Freshwater Ecosystems, Biota and Anthropogenic Activities with Reference to South-East Asia. By Jia Huan Liew, Rayson Bock Hing Lim, Bi Wei Low, Maxine Allayne Darlene Mowe, Ting Hui Ng, Yiwen Zeng and Darren Chong Jinn Yeo 3: Biological Sequestrations of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide with Strategies to Enhance Storage of the Gas. By Namitha Nayak, Rajesh Mehrotra and Sandhya Mehrotra PART II: MICROBIAL DISEASES (VIRAL, BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS) 4: Rhabdovirosis (Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus). By Carol A. Stepien, Douglas W. Leaman and Megan D. Niner 5: Nodavirosis (Striped Jack Nervous Necrosis Virus). By Sandra C. Zainathan and Nurshuhada Ariff 6: Aquatic Birnavirosis (Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus). By Carlos P. Dopazo 7: Herpesvirosis (Koi Herpesvirus). By Hatem Soliman and Mansour El-Matbouli 8: Orthomyxovirosis (Tilapia Lake Virus). By Win Surachetpong and Kwanrawee Sirikanchana 9: Iridovirosis. By Hsin-Yiu Chou, Hidehiro Kondo and Qi-Wei Qin 10: Vibriosis. By Carmen Amaro, Belén Fouz, Eva Sanjuán and Jesús L. Romalde 11: Aeromoniosis (Aeromonas salmonicida). By Margaret Crumlish and Brian Austin 12: Edwardsiellosis. By Matt J. Griffin, Esteban Soto and David J. Wise 13: Fish Mycobacteriosis. By Christopher M. Whipps, David T. Gauthier and Michael L. Kent 14: Piscirickettsiosis (Piscirickettsia salmonis). By Pedro A. Smith and Fernando O. Mardones 15: Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (Aphanomyces invadans). By Dibyendu Kamilya and Kollanoor Riji John PART III: PARASITIC DISEASES (PROTOZOAN AND METAZOAN INFECTIONS) 16: Amoebiosis (Neoparamoeba perurans). By Jadwiga Sokolowska and Barbara F. Nowak 17: Scuticociliatosis. By Jesús Lamas and José Manuel Leiro 18: Ichthyophthiriosis (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis). By Louise von Gersdorff Jørgensen and Kurt Buchmann 19: Microsporidiosis (Loma salmonae). By David J. Speare 20: Myxoboliosis (Myxobolus cerebralis). By Julie D. Alexander and Jerri L. Bartholomew 21: Gyrodactylosis (Gyrodactylus salaris). By Tor Atle Mo 22: Eubothriosis. By Ken MacKenzie 23: Diplostomiasis (Diplostomum spathaceum and Related Species). By Anssi T. Karvonen and David J. Marcogliese 24: Anisakiosis (Anisakis simplex s.l.). By Arne Levsen, Paolo Cipriani, Miguel Bao, Lucilla Giulietti and Simonetta Mattiucci 25: Lepeophtheirosis (Lepeophtheirus salmonis). By Mark D. Fast and Sussie Dalvin
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Profile To the Sea by Train
Book Synopsis'Andrew Martin is a railway wizard' Telegraph 'Leaves you with renewed confidence that trains can still be the most civilised way to travel' Financial Times Throughout the twentieth century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promisedfresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: 'To the sea by train'. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves.With his signature wit and anecdotal style, Andrew Martin captures an era defined by its railways: fromthe development of Brighton and Scarborough into pleasure resorts, and the introduction of bankholidays and two-day weekends, to the advent of cheap flights and the British coast's subsequentdecline. Humorous and evocative, To the Sea by Train takes a charming tour through Britain's mostbeloved pastime.
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Pharmaceutical Press Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipientsis internationally recognised as the authoritative source of information on pharmaceutical excipients giving a comprehensive guide to uses, properties and safety.Table of ContentsChapters: Biological Effects of Pharmaceutical Excipients The Selection of Excipients for Injectable Formulations The Selection of Excipients for Orally Inhaled Dosage Forms The History of Excipients The Use of Counterions and Coformers in the Creation of Salt and Co-Crystal forms of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)Over 420 Monographs benefiting from a standardized, easy-to-use template including: - pharmacopoeial information from the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States where relevant - non-proprietary names and synonyms - chemical name and structure, CAS Registry number, empirical formula, molecular weight - functional category, applications and incompatibilities - material description and typical excipient properties - safety, stability, storage and handling information - method of drug manufacture - related substances - primary references - editorial comments - author details and revision date 7 Appendices: - Suppliers directory - List of Monographs by Functional Category - List of Related Substances - List of Excipients by ‘E’ number - List of Excipients by ‘EINECS’ number - List of Excipients by ‘CAS’ number- Pharmaceutical Excipients Assessed by the FDA Select Committee on GRAS Substances (SCOGS)
£408.50
Cornerstone The Brother Gardeners
Book SynopsisAndrea Wulf was born India and moved to Germany as a child. She trained as a design historian at the Royal College of Art and is the co-author (with Emma Gieben-Gamal) of This Other Eden: Seven Great Gardens and 300 Years of English History. She has written for the Sunday Times, the Financial Times, Mail on Sunday, The Garden, the Architects' Journal, and regularly reviews for several newspapers, including the Guardian and the Times Literary Supplement. She is a regular contributor to BBC radio and television.Trade ReviewThis absorbing and delightful book about 18th-century botanists stands out among histories of plant hunting ... Works superbly -- Jenny Uglow * Sunday Telegraph *Rounded, generous and exhaustively researched ... She is very adept at telling a good story, and in the history and origins of gardening she has found the perfect vehicle ... An excellent, hugely entertaining and instructive tale, and Wulf tells it very well -- Mark Cocker * The Guardian *Wondrous ... I have learned so much from her book -- Jon Snow, Channel Four NewsA delightful book ... Remarkably vivid -- Adrian TinniswoodEngrossing ... A gripping story, told here with grace and aplomb -- Tim Richardson * Country Life *
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Oxford University Press Inc Invasive Species
Book SynopsisInvasive species come in all sizes, from plant pathogens like the chestnut blight in eastern North America, to the red imported fire ant that has spread throughout the South, the predatory Indian mongoose now found in the Caribbean and Hawaii, and the huge Burmese python populating the Florida swamps. And while many invasive species are safe and even beneficial, the more harmful varieties cost the world economy billions of dollars annually, devastate agriculture, spread painful and even lethal diseases, and otherwise diminish our quality of life in myriad surprising ways. In Invasive Species: What Everyone Needs to Know, award-winning biologist Daniel Simberloff offers a wide-ranging and informative survey that sheds light on virtually every aspect of these biological invaders. Filled with case studies of an astonishing array of invasive species, the book covers such topics as how humans introduce these species-sometimes inadvertently, but often deliberately-the areas that have suffereTrade Review"Written for nonexpert but educated readers, Invasive Species will reward those who demand well-documented information without requiring scientific details. By extending his wide-ranging survey of biological invasions beyond their biology, Simberloff acknowledges the crucial human dimensions of invasive species." -- Science "Most interesting are discussions on the transport and spread of invasive species during ancient human migrations. Reflecting the author's unbiased writing, the book includes a chapter on the controversies surrounding the science and regulation of invasive species. Recommended." -B.R. Shmaefsky, Lone Star College - Kingwood, CHOICE "Simberloff's narrative style clearly communicates the natural processes operating in invasion biology, along with the immense magnitude of invasion damages." -- Biological Conservation "...probably the most comprehensive and easy-to-read mini-volume to tackle the enormous topic of biological invasions, and a useful springboard for further reading." -- Michael Stastny, University of Ottawa, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsI. Introduction ; II. Geography and time course of invasions ; 1. Which areas have incurred the most biological invasions, ; and where have most invasions originated? ; 2. When have invasions occurred and by what means? How have rates of invasions changed? ; 3. The particular vulnerability of island ecosystems. ; 4. Distribution of introduced species among habitats. ; 5. Introduced species and global climate change ; III. Impacts of introduced species ; 1. Many have little or no impact ; 2. Direct effects ; 3. Indirect effects ; 4. "Invasional meltdown" ; 5. Time lags ; 6. Economic impacts ; IV. Evolution of introduced species and of natives in response to them ; 1. Morphological evolution ; 2. Behavioral evolution ; 3. Life cycle evolution ; 4. Physiological evolution ; 5. New species/modified native species generated by hybridization ; V. Management of introduced species ; 1. International agreements and national regulatory frameworks ; 2. Border security ; 3. Eradication ; 4. Maintenance management ; VI. Controversial matters regarding invasions ; 1. Useful introduced species ; 2. Introduced species and biodiversity ; 3. Invasive natives ; 4. How do we know a species is introduced? ; 5. Xenophobia ; 6. Animal rights vs. species rights ; 7. Restoration vs. novel ecosystems ; VII. Prospect - the Homogocene? ; VIII. Suggested reading and websites
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Early Military Rifles
Book SynopsisFully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating study investigates the rifled firearms employed by European and American forces in the 18th and early 19th centuries, from the American long rifle to the British Baker rifle and beyond.The conduct of combat operations in open order during the 18th and 19th centuries required an improved firearm with more accuracy than the standard-issue smoothbore infantry musket. Consequently, the appearance of a new type of regular light infantry soldier and an innovative military firearm, the rifle, marked a new age in the history of warfare. During the 18th century both Austria and Prussia fielded light troops armed with rifled firearms, while conflicts in North America involved the deadly long rifle and the innovative Ferguson breech-loader. Rifle-armed specialists also fought for several nations during the Napoleonic Wars. However, it was the decades after 1815 that saw the appearance of successful rTrade ReviewWell written and packed full of detailed information, including diagrams, this is a must for weapon enthusiasts. -- John Norris * GunMart *Table of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Bibliography Index
£13.29
Haynes Manuals Inc Chrysler Sebring Sedan (2007-2010): Sebring
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and
Book Synopsis*As heard on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO* 'A must-read' Mark Manson We are living through a crisis of distraction. Plans get sidetracked, friends are ignored, work never seems to get done. Why does it feel like we're distracting our lives away? In Indistractable, behavioural designer Nir Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving you to distraction. Empowering and optimistic, this is the book that will help you design your time, realise your ambitions, and live the life you really want. 'If you value your time, your focus or your relationships, this book is essential reading' Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind 'A guide to staying focused in an age of constant distraction' Guardian ‘Exactly what most of us need in order to focus on what is important, rather than the dazzling, illuminated, unsatisfying distractions of modern life' Matt Haig 'Does exactly as it promises. Amazing' Chris Evans 'The best guide I've read for reclaiming our attention, our focus and our lives' Arianna HuffingtonTrade ReviewIndistractable zeroes in on one of the biggest challenges of our time: managing our attention. Nir Eyal provides the most practical and realistic approach yet to balancing technology with well-being -- Mark Manson, author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck'Nir Eyal understands the modern technologies of attention from the inside, and in this practical and timely book, he shares the secrets to regaining, and sustaining, the capacity to focus on what matters. Your brain (not to mention your spouse, your kids, and your friends) will thank you for reading it -- Oliver BurkemanEyal argues with impeccable logic * The Times *Now there’s a way we can regain our ability to focus * Red *Part self-help guide and part-explainer for the ways in which technology can worm its way into our daily lives * i *This book is full of insights, stories, cutting-edge research and – most helpful – concrete, manageable strategies for becoming indistractable -- Gretchen Rubin, author of 'The Happiness Project'A masterclass in understanding the root cause of distraction -- Cal Newport, author of 'Digital Minimalism'Masses of really useful arsenal and some very interesting studies about how to be less distracted in this world -- Pandora SykesIn a world filled with noise, Indistractable provides a framework that will deliver the focus you need to get results -- James Clear, author of 'Atomic Habits'This book has done more to change the way I see the world than anything I've read in the past several years -- Shane Snow, author of 'Dream Teams' and 'Smartcuts'Exactly what most of us need in order to focus on what is important, rather than the dazzling, illuminated, unsatisfying distractions of modern life -- Matt HaigThis book is essential reading for anyone who wants to preserve islands of focused attention – and good personal relationships – at a time when digital devices pull us away from our priorities and our loved ones. I’m putting many of Eyal’s ideas into practice -- Jonathan Haidt, author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind' and the 'The Righteous Mind'The best guide I've read for reclaiming our attention, our focus and our lives -- Arianna HuffingtonBeing indistractable is the essential skill for our time. Skip this book at your peril. My advice is this: Read it. Live it. Repeat -- Greg McKeown, author of 'Essentialism'As a lifelong procrastinator, I'm painfully aware of how much productivity-related advice there is out there and how little of it is actually helpful. Indistractable is an exception -- Tim Urban, author of WaitButWhy.comI can think of no more important skill than focus and no better teacher than Nir Eyal. Being Indistractable is the skill of the century -- Shane Parrish, founder of Farnham StreetIndistractable will help you make the most of your time and find peace and productivity in an increasingly distracting world -- Charlotte Blank, Chief Behavioural Officer, MaritzIndistractable puts humans back where we belong when it comes to distraction: in the cockpit of our own lives -- Anya Kamenetz, author of 'The Art of Screen Time'Dive head-first into this book. Indistractable is a fascinating, visual and profoundly helpful guide to overcoming distraction. The deeper you dig into this book, the more productive you'll become -- Chris Bailey, author of 'Hyperfocus' and 'The Productivity Project'Indistractable is filled with both wisdom and humour. This is a valuable read for anyone navigating our modern world -- Dr. Richard M. Ryan, co-founder of self-determination theoryIn the future, there will be two kinds of people in the world. Those who read and apply the principles in Indistractable and those who wish they had read it sooner -- Kintan Brahmbhatt, Global Head of Product, Amazon MusicHooked gives you the blueprint for the next generation of products. Read Hooked or the company that replaces you will -- Praise for 'Hooked', Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordpressThe book everyone in Silicon Valley is talking about -- Praise for 'Hooked', Stephen P. Anderson, author of 'Seductive Interaction Design'
£9.49
Publications International, Ltd. 100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs,
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£18.98
Cambridge University Press Mathematics for Machine Learning
Book SynopsisThis self-contained textbook introduces all the relevant mathematical concepts needed to understand and use machine learning methods, with a minimum of prerequisites. Topics include linear algebra, analytic geometry, matrix decompositions, vector calculus, optimization, probability and statistics.Trade Review'This book provides great coverage of all the basic mathematical concepts for machine learning. I'm looking forward to sharing it with students, colleagues, and anyone interested in building a solid understanding of the fundamentals.' Joelle Pineau, McGill University, Montreal'The field of machine learning has grown dramatically in recent years, with an increasingly impressive spectrum of successful applications. This comprehensive text covers the key mathematical concepts that underpin modern machine learning, with a focus on linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory. It will prove valuable both as a tutorial for newcomers to the field, and as a reference text for machine learning researchers and engineers.' Christopher Bishop, Microsoft Research Cambridge'This book provides a beautiful exposition of the mathematics underpinning modern machine learning. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a one-stop-shop to acquire a deep understanding of machine learning foundations.' Pieter Abbeel, University of California, Berkeley'Really successful are the numerous explanatory illustrations, which help to explain even difficult concepts in a catchy way. Each chapter concludes with many instructive exercises. An outstanding feature of this book is the additional material presented on the website …' Volker H. Schulz, SIAM ReviewTable of Contents1. Introduction and motivation; 2. Linear algebra; 3. Analytic geometry; 4. Matrix decompositions; 5. Vector calculus; 6. Probability and distribution; 7. Optimization; 8. When models meet data; 9. Linear regression; 10. Dimensionality reduction with principal component analysis; 11. Density estimation with Gaussian mixture models; 12. Classification with support vector machines.
£37.99
Batsford Ltd Bojagi - Korean Textile Art: technique, design
Book SynopsisAn exploration of traditional Koran textile art techniques. Bojagi, sometimes called Pojagi, is a traditional Korean textile art. Centuries old, it was originally textiles made for every day living with scraps of left-over fabrics artfully put together. They often resemble works of modern artists such as Mondrian and Klee. Today, the technique now produces beautiful textiles that are fast influencing textile art in the West, particularly amongst quilters. Using her own work and the work of other artists, leading expert on the subject Sara Cook demonstrates the techniques and how modern textilers can interpret the principles of Bojagi creatively in exciting new work. The book covers a brief history and understanding of Bojagi in Korean culture, then covers: Fabrics and sewing equipment (incl. silk, hemp and ramie); Obanseak – technique and designs of bojagi colours and symbolism; Colour Seams and Embellishments; and Jagokbo – textiles pieced from tiny scraps. A beautiful book that offers textile artists and quilters a range of ideas to use i their own work. As with the obsession with Shibori, this technique brings one of the East's most creative textiles to a Western audience for the first time.
£18.36
The University of Chicago Press Robert Paul and the Origins of British Cinema
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Robert Paul and the Origins of British Cinema will likely remain the definitive monograph on a fascinating and influential early British film pioneer. Christie provides novel insights into how British cinema in its earliest years documented historical events and lucidly traces the origins of motion picture copyright wars. This is an outstanding study that is certain to be welcomed by film scholars and to transform the study and teaching of the early years of cinema."--Edward Dimendberg, Professor of Humanities, University of California, Irvine
£26.60
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden RoloffMatek Maschinenelemente Aufgabensammlung
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£29.99
Rowman & Littlefield American Lighthouses
Book SynopsisThis illustrated, one-of-a-kind guidebook describes more than 450 lighthouses, detailing their history and architecture and providing full information on visiting or just viewing them. Included are many endangered lights, threatened by erosion or lack of funding, and ghost lights, which are no longer standing
£16.99
The Crowood Press Ltd The English Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
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£17.09
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion
Book SynopsisA new "farm-to-closet" vision for the clothes we wear--by a leader in the movement for local textile economies There is a major disconnect between what we wear and our knowledge of its impact on land, air, water, labor, and human health. Even those who value access to safe, local, nutritious food have largely overlooked the production of fiber, dyes, and the chemistry that forms the backbone of modern textile production. While humans are 100 percent reliant on their second skin, it’s common to think little about the biological and human cultural context from which our clothing derives. Almost a decade ago, weaver and natural dyer Rebecca Burgess developed a project focused on wearing clothing made from fiber grown, woven, and sewn within her bioregion of North Central California. As she began to network with ranchers, farmers, and artisans, she discovered that even in her home community there was ample raw material being grown to support a new regional textile economy with deep roots in climate change prevention and soil restoration. A vision for the future came into focus, combining right livelihoods and a textile system based on economic justice and soil carbon enhancing practices. Burgess saw that we could create viable supply chains of clothing that could become the new standard in a world looking to solve the climate crisis. In Fibershed readers will learn how natural plant dyes and fibers such as wool, cotton, hemp, and flax can be grown and processed as part of a scalable, restorative agricultural system. They will also learn about milling and other technical systems needed to make regional textile production possible. Fibershed is a resource for fiber farmers, ranchers, contract grazers, weavers, knitters, slow-fashion entrepreneurs, soil activists, and conscious consumers who want to join or create their own fibershed and topple outdated and toxic systems of exploitation..Trade Review“Collectively, we’ve been slowly waking up to the urgent need to farm our food in ways that restore and regenerate soils and whole landscapes; create connections between people, land, animals, and seasons; and rebuild local economies. Fibershed turns our attention to a parallel, equally urgent frontier: our clothes. We need this book, and we need it now.”—Nicolette Hahn Niman, author of Defending Beef“Fibershed is a must-read for all clothing brands, whether years into their sustainability journey or just at the beginning. Burgess encourages us to think deeply and holistically about the impacts of fashion, reconsider our industry’s model of overconsumption, and to approach flashy biotech solutions with a critical eye. Fibershed proves that fashion can be a force for good, empowering farmers and makers while supporting local communities with Climate Beneficial textile supply chains.”—Megan Meiklejohn, Sustainable Materials and Transparency Manager, Eileen Fisher“Fibershed is a deeply informed exploration of the political ecology of clothing and an urgent invitation to a new way of being in the world; one that respects the soil, the cycles of the year, and life itself. In this visionary manifesto of hope, Rebecca Burgess chronicles a personal journey with profound global implications: Human economies need not result in the degradation of either human culture nor the environment, but might, if done well, lead to the enrichment of both.”—Jeffrey Creque, PhD, Director of Rangeland and Agroecosystem Management, Carbon Cycle Institute“This is an important book. It is bold, practical, optimistic––a vision of how things must be.”—Kate Fletcher, professor, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK“Rebecca has made an incredible contribution to the slow fashion movement through her organizing and advocacy work with the Fibershed organization. I’m thrilled to know that this work is now available to a broader audience through this thoughtful book. May we all learn from her wisdom, research, and knowledge as we create even deeper connections between farms, fiber art, and fashion.”—Katrina Rodabaugh, author of Mending Matters“We clothe ourselves using fibers from cotton, trees, animals, and oil. The sins of oil-based fibers are well known, but lesser known are those of plant- and animal-based fiber production—themselves major contributors to global desertification and climate change. If we want to offer hope to future generations, we will have to root not only the food we eat, but the clothing we wear in a new, regenerative agriculture that manages livestock using the holistic planned grazing process. Fortunately, movement in this direction is underway. Rebecca Burgess’s well-researched book stokes a fire that has already been lit by many organizations collaborating and networking around the globe, and connects the dots between our clothing and our life-supporting environment. I would encourage everyone who wears clothes and has any concern for future generations to read this highly educational book.”—Allan Savory, president and cofounder, Savory Institute“Rebecca Burgess is the Alice Waters of the slow fiber movement. Within the pages of Fibershed, she proves that carefully clothing oneself is a revolutionary act. While many wait for distant corporations and governments to curb toxic, unethical, and extractive industrial practices, Burgess demonstrates that the revolution is at hand in our own backyards. Fibershed is required reading for any clothing company that claims environmental and ethical responsibility.”—Dan Malloy, surfing ambassador, Patagonia; cofounder, Poco Farm, Ojai, CA“Fibershed is a story of vision, persistence, and kindness. With patience and grace, Rebecca has restored a sense of gratitude for the overlooked grasses and herbaceous plants that were once our second skin. From the living world around her, she has stitched together the broken strands of textile arts, creating an economy of place where makers are artists and clothing is revered.”—Paul Hawken, author of Blessed Unrest; editor of Drawdown
£20.69
IBN Light Airplane Design Example: Design rules,
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£29.75
Wiley-Blackwell Building Pathology Principles and Practice
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£51.26
SDC Publications Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025
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£68.39
Fox Chapel Publishing Farm and Workshop Welding ThirdRevised Edition
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, visual handbook for welding in the farm, home workshop, school workshop, blacksmith shop, or auto shop. Almost anyone can weld, cut, or shape metal. That''s the starting point for this supremely practical book which helps the beginner to improve and the intermediate operator to broaden their technique. Its 10 sections describe all the major types of welds before progressing into trickier methods. With this comprehensive guide, you'll understand everything you need to know, from arc, TIG, MIG, and gas welding to plasma cutting, soldering, welding plastic, and more. Beyond welding metals and plastics, advice extends into the wider workshop with chapters on drills, cutting threads, and basic blacksmithing. Filled with helpful visuals and photography, detailed explanations, expert suggestions, and step-by-step directions, author and experienced welding instructor Andrew Pearce also lays out common pitfalls and mistakes, and how to avoid or correct them. New, updated editio
£15.19
Workman Publishing The Field Guide to Fleece: 100 Sheep Breeds & How
Book SynopsisWith this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.
£10.99
Hodder Education The Theory of Hospitality and Catering 14th
Book SynopsisPrepare students for assessment and further professional development with a wealth of contemporary case studies from around the world, referencing key trends. Discover how to integrate sustainability and environmental improvements into kitchens and eating spaces, helping to increase energy conservation and boost your green credentials. Harness the power social media and e-marketing to proactively grow your business, online visibility and engagement. Ensure best practice is followed where food allergies and intolerances are concerned, so you can be confident you are providing a safe experience for all customers. Develop your understanding of nutrition and culinary medicine with a unique contribution from Elaine Macaninch, a director of Culinary Medicine UK and the co-founder of the Education and Research in Medical Nutrition Network (ERimNN) Plan for commercial success with clear coverage of financial aspects of food and beverage management, personal development
£36.10
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The AK-47: Kalashnikov-series assault rifles
Book SynopsisA detailed, fully illustrated study of the most recognizable assault rifle ever produced. The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. Supported by photographs and original artwork, this book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today.Table of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Further Reading
£14.24
Practical Action Publishing Building with Bamboo: A handbook
Book SynopsisThis revised handbook brings together the practical experiences of engineers in the field and of research programmes testing bamboo. The author shows how bamboo can be harvested, seasoned and jointed to form walls, doors and windows, roofs, floors, ceilings, roof trusses and bridges, and how to weave bamboo.
£12.30
Benediction Classics Simple Sabotage Field Manual
£8.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Small-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding
Book SynopsisSmall-scale Outdoor Pig Breeding is a comprehensive guide to breeding and rearing pigs in natural conditions without compromising their wellbeing. The book provides support for novice pig-keepers hoping to breed their own pigs. Moreover, it also acts as a valuable reference for more experienced breeders and offers information about different breeds of pigs and their respective needs.
£18.66
John Murray Press Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent
Book Synopsis'VISIONARY' Stephen GreenblattHarvard's top astronomer takes us inside the mind-blowing story of the first interstellar visitor to our solar system In late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed a strange object soaring through our inner solar system. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb conclusively showed it was not an asteroid; it was moving too fast along a strange orbit, and leaving no trail of gas or debris in its wake. There was only one conceivable explanation: the object was a piece of advanced technology created by a distant alien civilization. In Extraterrestrial, Loeb takes readers inside the thrilling story of the first interstellar visitor to be spotted in our solar system. He outlines his theory and its profound implications: for science, for religion, and for the future of our planet. A mind-bending journey through the furthest reaches of science, space-time, and the human imagination, Extraterrestrial challenges readers to aim for the stars-and to think critically about what's out there, no matter how strange it seems.Trade ReviewI have a lot of time for Loeb. He has a joy in conjecture and an omnivorous spirit of inquiry that are more reminiscent of 20th-century thinkers such as Freeman Dyson or Carl Sagan than most of his peers. His readiness to stake his reputation on such an unconventional hypothesis is a mark of uncommon bravery . . . [Carl] Sagan would have liked this book -- Oliver Moody * The Times *Compelling . . . The book is not so much a claim for one object as an argument for a more open-minded approach to science - a combination of humility and wonder * New Statesman *An astronomical Sherlock Holmes . . . You don't have to share his conviction to be impressed by the breadth of his argument * Washington Post *In this passionately argued, visionary book, astrophysicist Avi Loeb urges us to abandon the arrogant fantasy that we are the only sentient life form in the universe. The clues are fascinating, and still more are Loeb's arguments for what they might reveal to us about our own brilliant, blinkered, and quite possibly doomed civilization -- STEPHEN GREENBLATT, Pulitzer prize-winning author of THE SWERVEA serious scientist makes a serious argument for the hypothesis that our solar system was visited by an object from an extraterrestrial civilization. Is the hypothesis right? Who knows. But let's try to find out! -- ERIC MASKIN, Nobel laureate in EconomicsIt's good to be sceptical of audacious ideas. But it's also important to be open to audacious possibilities. Loeb's sumptuously written book will provoke you to think about the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe in new and stimulating ways -- SEAN CARROLLAn exciting and eloquent case that we might have seen a sign of intelligent life near Earth - and that we should search further. World-renowned scientist and innovative thinker, Avi Loeb opens your mind to some of the most important questions facing us as humans: scientific curiosity is key to our future success -- ANNE WOJCICKI, CEO and co-founder, 23andMeA provocative and thrilling account of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence . . . Professor Loeb asks us to think big and to expect the unexpected -- ALAN LIGHTMAN, author of EINSTEIN'S DREAMSOne of the more imaginative and articulate scientists around . . . half memoir, half soaring monologue * New Yorker *A persuasive scientific argument about 'Oumuamua's otherworldly origins, and delves into why his peers have been so hostile to the idea of life outside of Earth * New York Magazine *In publishing his theory, Loeb has certainly risked (and suffered) ridicule . . . Still, it's thrilling to imagine the possibilities * New Yorker *Have aliens ever been to our solar system? A quick trawl of the internet will reveal any number of people who think that they have, but when the suggestion comes from a distinguished Harvard astrophysicist, maybe it's time to sit up and take notice -- 4-star review * Mail on Sunday *He may or may not be right about 'Oumuamua. But that hardly seems to make much difference to what is ultimately the main thesis of his book . . . Mr Loeb is surely correct that scientists studying the vastness of the cosmos should entertain risky ideas more often, for the universe is undoubtedly more wild and unexpected than any extremes conjured by the human imagination. * The Economist *Fascinating and very accessible . . . certainly very well worth a read * Church of England Newspaper *
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd CONVAIR B 36 PEACEMAKER A Photo Chronicle
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£10.79
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki GS1000 Four 77 79 Haynes Repair Manual
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£26.25
Haynes Publishing Group AllisChalmersModels B C CA G RC WC WD
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Models B, C, CA, G, RC, WC, WD, WD45, WD45 Diesel, WF
£24.00
Sterling Gorgeous Wedding Hairstyles
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£13.49
Crecy Publishing Spitfire IX XI XVI Pilots Notes Supermarine
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£6.95
The Crowood Press Ltd Repairing Old Clocks and Watches
Book SynopsisThe book is illustrated with over 270 line drawings specially drawn to the author's specification. These range from step-by-step demonstrations of how to do things, to diagrams of movements identifying each part and its position in the movement - a great help at the 'gulp and shut the case' stage.
£18.00
Hodder Education Body Therapy and Facial Work Electrical
Book SynopsisMo Rosser''s unique, bestselling text has been fully updated to reflect the latest standards in Beauty Therapy, with new photographs and a wealth of learning features to reinforce study and place the theory in the context of the salon.In order to provide the most effective treatments for their clients, students and practitioners of beauty therapy need to fully comprehend the science that underpins each treatment. This book enables you to understand the scientific aspects of both body and facial therapy, explaining the theory in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. Therapies covered include: mechanical massage, vacuum suction, galvanic treatment, electro-muscle stimulation, micro-current treatments, micro-dermabrasion, infra-red and ultraviolet, and heat therapy treatments.Table of Contents : Introduction : Learning and assessment guidance : Section 1 Underpinning Knowledge : Chapter 1 – Health, Safety and Welfare : Chapter 2 – Hygiene : Section 2 – Ethics, Consultation and Care of the Client : Chapter 3 – Ethics, Planning, Preparation and Client Consultation : Section 3 – Underpinning Science : Chapter 4 – Basic Science : Section 4 – Treatments : Chapter 5 – High Frequency Treatment : Chapter 6 – Mechanical Massage : Chapter 7 – Vacuum Suction : Chapter 8 – Galvanic Treatment : Chapter 9 – Muscle Stimulation : Chapter 10 – Microcurrent Treatments : Chapter 11 – Microdermabrasion : Chapter 12 – Infra-Red and Ultraviolet : Chapter 13 – Heat Therapy Treatments : Glossary : Index
£35.15
Taylor & Francis Inc Concise Chemical Thermodynamics
Book SynopsisThe first two editions of Concise Chemical Thermodynamics proved to be a very popular introduction to a subject many undergraduate students perceive to be difficult due to the underlying mathematics. With its concise explanations and clear examples, the text has for the past 40 years clarified for countless students one of the most complicated branches of science. Following in the tradition of its predecessors, this Third Edition continues to offer a practical, example-based exploration of a critical topic, maintaining academic rigor but eschewing complicated calculations.Updated to reflect new concerns in the 21st century, this edition now includes: An extensive outlook on the world's current energy consumption and the role of renewable energy in the future An example of an exothermic reaction through a discussion of the Mond process for extracting and purifying nickel The use of MathcadTable of ContentsEnergy. The First Law of Thermodynamics. Thermochemistry. Spontaneous Changes. Entropy. Free Energy: The Arbiter. Chemical Equilibrium. Equilibrium Experiments and Their Interpretation. Electrochemical Cells. Free Energy and Industrial Processes. Computational Thermochechemistry. Appendices. Answers. Suggested Further Reading. Index.
£43.69
Taylor & Francis Solar Farms
Book SynopsisThe market and policy impetus to install increasingly utility-scale solar systems, or solar farms (sometimes known as solar parks or ranches), has seen products and applications develop ahead of the collective industry knowledge and experience. Recently however, the market has matured and investment opportunites for utility-scale solar farms or parks as part of renewable energy policies have made the sector more attractive. This book brings together the latest technical, practical and financial information available to provide an essential guide to solar farms, from design and planning to installation and maintenance.The book builds on the challenges and lessons learned from existing solar farms, that have been developed across the world, including in Europe, the USA, Australia, China and India. Topics covered include system design, system layout, international installation standards, operation and maintenance, grid penetration, planning applications, and skills requirTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Photovoltaic Technology 3. Planning a Solar Farm 4. Design Overview 5. Installation and Commissioning 6. Operation and Maintenance
£41.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GMDSS
Book SynopsisThe Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)--the revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911--provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its location. Denise Bréhaut explains the system and clearly outlines the procedures required to get help quickly, as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator''s Certificate (GOC), the Long Range Certificate (LRC), and the Restricted Operator''s Certificate (ROC). Concise descriptions of channel usage, call signals, types of transmission modes, and all the various equipment involved-both aboard and throughout the entire system--allows novices as well as long-time users to thoroughly understand this life-saving communication system. Maps of INMARSAT areas and clear instructions for step-by-step distress communication protocols make this THE GMDSS bible. The sixth edition of GMDSS incorporates all the changes to the regulations that came into force in 2009 as well as the 2016 Trade ReviewThis is a clear and cleverly constructed book. It is nicely designed, well-written and well-illustrated, providing straightforward explanations of the systems and the equipment * Nautilus, The Telegraph *A concise guide...can be recommended for anyone who has an interest in the subject * Cruising Magazine *
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