Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Books

Book SynopsisThe next decade of planetary science and astrobiology holds tremendous promise. New research will expand our understanding of our solar system's origins, how planets form and evolve, under what conditions life can survive, and where to find potentially habitable environments in our solar system and beyond. Origins, Worlds, and Life: A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032 highlights key science questions, identifies priority missions, and presents a comprehensive research strategy that includes both planetary defense and human exploration. This report also recommends ways to support the profession as well as the technologies and infrastructure needed to carry out the science. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction to Planetary Science, Astrobiology, and Planetary Defense2 Tour of the Solar System: A Transformative Decade of Exploration3 Priority Science Questions4 Question 1: Evolution of the Protoplanetary Disk5 Question 2: Accretion in the Ou

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book represents the fourth in a series involving one or both of these authors. Their volumes all provide the theory underpinning the models, a heuristic description of the models, and R code for implementing them. Their books and accompanying workshops are fueling a rapid shift in the approach to analyses of ecological data. This newest work will move population ecology fully into the Bayesian paradigm. Every important advance in methodology is, however, a double-edged sword; with the increased analytical power comes an increase in the number and magnitude of potential errors. Integrated population models are no exception. Schaub and Kéry address many of these potential problems but they could have been a bit stronger in emphasizing the importance of such problems. Despite this minor criticism, this is an important volume that will revolutionize the practice of population ecology. Every population ecologist should own a copy." --The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of Contents1. Introduction Part I: Theory of Integrated Population Models2. Basics of Bayesian Modeling3. Introduction to Stage-Structured Population Models4. Components of Integrated Population Models5. Introduction to Integrated Population Models6. Benefits of Integrated Population Modeling7. Assessment of Integrated Population Models8. Integrated Population Models with Density-Dependence9. Retrospective Population Analyses10. Population Viability Analyses Part II: Integrated Population Models in Practice11. Woodchat Shrike12. Peregrine Falcon13. Greater Horseshoe Bat14. Hoopoe15. Black Grouse16. Barn Swallow17. Elk18. Cormorant19. Grey Catbird20. Kestral21. Black Bear22. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction: Artificial intelligence and Smart Power Systems 2. Integrated Architecture of Machine Learning and Smart Power System 3. Challenges and issues in Power Systems 4. Load shedding and related techniques to solve the power crisis 5. ML in distributed energy resources and prosumers market 6. ML-based electricity demand prediction 7. Applying ML to determine the power outage 8. Predictive and Prescriptive analytics for component fault detection 9. Balancing demand and supply of electricity with machine learning 10. Preventive care of grid hardware with anomaly detection 11. AI-based Smart feeder monitoring system 12. Algorithms for buss loss and reliability indices calculations 13. ML-based security solutions to protect smart power systems 14. Cyber-attacks ,security data detection, and critical loads in the power systems 15. Integration of AI/ML into the energy sector: Case Studies

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Book SynopsisJames May's idiosyncratic look at the great inventions of our timeTrade Review'James May is the best thing ever to come out of Top Gear' * Radio Times *'Smart, sharply written' * Guardian *'The most loveable of the Top Gear presenting trio . . . there's a sharp and interesting mind under the corduroy. Fascinating.' * Nottingham Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisThis Second Edition of Plankton is a fully updated introduction to the biology, ecology and identification of plankton and their use in monitoring water quality. It includes expanded, illustrated descriptions of all major groups of freshwater, coastal and marine phytoplankton and zooplankton and a new chapter on teaching science using plankton. Best practice methods for plankton sampling and monitoring programs are presented using case studies, along with explanations of how to analyse and interpret sampling data.Healthy waterways and oceans are essential for our increasingly urbanised world. Yet monitoring water quality in aquatic environments is a challenge, as it varies from hour to hour due to stormwater and currents. Being at the base of the aquatic food web and present in huge numbers, plankton are strongly influenced by changes in environment and provide an indication of water quality integrated over days and weeks. Plankton are the aquatic version of a cTable of Contents1. The importance of plankton. 2. Plankton processes and the environment. 3. Plankton-related environmental and water quality issues. 4. Sampling methods for plankton. 5. Freshwater phytoplankton: diversity and biology. 6. Coastal and marine phytoplankton: diversity and ecology. 7. Freshwater zooplankton: diversity and biology. 8. Coastal and marine zooplankton diversity and biology. 9. Plankton in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisThis book is intended to address both the quantitative and qualitative issues of programmable controllers for factory automation. It is helpful for both the newcomer to the field and the experienced control engineer requiring a fresh perspective.Table of Contents1. Introduction of Programmable Controllers 2. Logic Concepts 3. Numbering Systems and Coding Techniques 4. The Central Processing Unit 5. The Input/Output System 6. Programming Devices and Alternatives 7. System Configuration 8. Peripheral Equipment 9. Programming Languages and Techniques 10. Installation and Maintenance 11. Applications 12. Communications with Programmable Controllers 13. Future Trends for Programmable Controllers and Their Related Control Systems

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Book SynopsisFoundation Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists with Worked Examples covers fundamental topics in mathematics required for science and engineering disciplines. It is primarily designed to provide a comprehensive, straightforward and step-by-step presentation of mathematical concepts to engineers, scientists and general readers. It moves from simple to challenging areas, with carefully tailored worked examples of different degrees of difficulty. Mathematical concepts are deliberately linked with appropriate engineering applications to reinforce their value and are aligned with topics taught in major overseas curriculums. This book is written primarily for students at levels 3 and 4 (typically in the early stages of a degree in engineering or a related discipline) or for those undertaking foundation degree, Higher National Certificate (HND), International Foundation Year (IFY), and International Year One (IYO) courses with math modules. It consists of seven parts: Basic concepts in Mathematics Coordinate Geometry Algebraic Expression and Equations Surds Indices and Logarithms Polynomials Trigonometry Each chapter is devoted to a topic and can be used as a stand-alone guide with no prior knowledge assumed. Additional exercises and resources for each chapter can be found online. To access this supplementary content, please go to www.dszak.com.

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Book SynopsisSmart distribution networks are one of the key research topics of countries looking to modernise electric power networks. Smart Electricity Distributions Networks aims to provide a basic discussion of the smart distribution concept and new technologies related to it, including distributed energy resources (DERs), demand side integration, microgrids, CELL and virtual power plants. With writing from leading contributors in the field of smart distribution networks, this volume discusses different concepts within the field as well as the best methods to analyse smart distribution systems to provide a cohesive overview of issues relating to Smart Grid and related technologies. This book will be valuable to those with an interest in understanding the technologies and performance of smart distribution networks as well as engaging with the wider debate over the future Smart Grid.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout the ContributorsAcknowledgements Introduction Fundamentals of Distributed Energy Resources Management of Distributed Energy Resources ICT Infrastructure and Cyber Security Power Electronics in Distribution Systems Operation Simulation and Analysis Transient Analysis Control and Protection of Microgrids Energy Management and Optimal Planning of Microgrids Planning of Smart Distribution Systems DC Distribution Networks

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Book Synopsis"Readers will rejoice... in the physical discoveries, ancient and modern, that create and govern the artifacts inside of which readers spend most of their natural lives."—New York Times

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Book SynopsisSupporting the Edexcel specification, this title offers exam tips, practice questions and sample answers with comments that give students the confidence to tackle all the questions that come up in the exam. It includes classroom activities with structured guidance that helps save teachers time.

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Book SynopsisNow with a new postscript covering the unfolding health care revolutionMobile technology has transformed our lives, and personal genomics is revolutionizing biology. But despite the availability of technologies that can provide wireless, personalized health care at lower cost, the medical community has resisted change. In The Creative Destruction of Medicine , Eric Topol,one of the nation''s top physicians,calls for consumer activism to demand innovation and the democratization of medical care. The Creative Destruction of Medicine is the definitive account of the coming disruption of medicine, written by the field''s leading voice.Trade ReviewSiddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer "What happens when you combine cellular phone technology with the cellular aberrations in disease? Or create a bridge between the digital revolution with the medical revolution? How will minute biological sensors alter the way we treat lethal illnesses, such as heart attacks or cancer? This marvelous book by Eric Topol, a leading cardiologist, gene hunter and medical thinker, answers not just these questions, but many many more. Topol's analysis draws us to the very frontlines of medicine, and leaves us with a view of a landscape that is both foreign and daunting. He manages to recount this story in simple, lucid language--resulting in an enthralling and important book." Atul Gawande, M.D.,author of The Checklist Manifesto "Dr. Eric Topol is an extraordinary doctor. He's started a leading medical school, identified the first genes to underlie development of heart disease, led major medical centers, and been a pioneer of wireless medicine. But he is also a remarkable communicator--one of the few top-flight scientists in medicine to be able to genuinely connect with the public. He was, for example, the first physician researcher to question the safety of Vioxx--and unlike most who raise safety questions, actually succeed in bringing the concerns to public attention. I have known and admired Dr. Topol for a long time. I recommend him highly." A. J. Jacobs, author of My Life as an Experiment and The Year of Living Biblically "It may sound like hyperbole, but it's true: Medicine is undergoing its biggest revolution since the invention of the germ theory. As Eric Topol writes, thirty years ago, 'digital medicine' referred to rectal examinations. Dr. Topol is both a leader of and perfect guide to this brave new health world. His book should be prescribed for doctors and patients alike." Brook Byers, Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers "This is the one book to read for a complete and clear view of our medical future, as enabled by the convergence of digital, mobile, genomic, and life science breakthroughs. Dr. Topol explains how iPhones, cloud computing, gene sequencing, wireless sensors, modernized clinical trials, internet connectivity, advanced diagnostics, targeted therapies and other science will enable the individualization of medicine--and force overdue radical change in how medicine is delivered, regulated, and reimbursed. This book should be read by patients, doctors, scientists, entrepreneurs, insurers, regulators, digital engineers--anyone who wants better health, lower costs, and participation in this revolution." Misha Angrist, Assistant Professor, Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, and author of Here is a Human Being "Eric Topol is that rare physician willing to challenge the orthodoxies of his guild. He recognizes that in the U.S., health care business-as-usual is unsustainable. But he does not despair. He bears witness to the rise of Homo digitus and the promise it holds to upend the inefficiencies and dysfunction so entrenched in clinical medicine. The Creative Destruction of Medicine is a timely tour de force. It is a necessary heresy." Clayton M. Christensen, Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, and author of The Innovator's Dilemma "Eric Topol gives us an eye-opening look at what's possible in healthcare if people can mobilize to charge the status quo. The Creative Destruction of Medicine is simply remarkable." Mehmet Oz, M.D., Professor and Vice-Chair of Surgery, NY Presbyterian/Columbia University "Eric Topol outlines the creative destruction of medicine that must be led by informed consumers. Smart patients will push the many stakeholders in health to accelerate change as medicine adapts to a new world of information and technology." Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman and CEO of General Electric "Eric Topol has been a longtime innovator in healthcare. In The Creative Destruction of Medicine, he citesthe big waves of innovation that will save healthcare for the future. Real healthcare reform has not yet begun, but it will. The Creative Destruction of Medicine lays out the path." George Church, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School "What happens when the super-convergence of smart phones further combines with million-fold lower-cost genomics and diverse wearable sensors? The riveting answer leads compellingly to a call to activism--not only for medical care providers, but all patients and everyone looking for the next 'disruptive' economic revolution. This future is closer than most of us would have imagined before seeing it laid out so clearly. A must-read." J. Craig Venter, Chairman and President, J. Craig Venter Institute "Our sequencing of the human genome eleven years ago was the beginning of the individualized medicine revolution, a revolution that cannot happen without digitized personal phenotype information. Eric Topol provides a path forward using your digitized genome, remote sensing devices and social networking to place the educated at the center of medicine." Omar Ishrak, Chairman and CEO of Medtronic "Eric Topol provides an excellent and pragmatic view of the U.S. healthcare system from a patient's perspective. He then offers, through numerous examples, an exciting vision for the future ... when technology can be used to dramatically improve the quality of care and reduce cost at the same time. The Creative Destruction of Medicine is a highly informative and enjoyable book, which truly triggers the reader's imagination as to what is possible" Reed Tuckson, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, UnitedHealth Group "Eric Topol has written an extraordinarily important book at just the right moment. Drawing upon a unique and impressive array of convergent expertise in medical research, clinical medicine, consumer and health technological advancements, and health policy, Dr. Topol opens the door for an essential discussion of old challenges viewed through an innovative lens. In the context of increasingly unaffordable health care costs, suboptimal quality of care delivery, a tsunami of preventable chronic illness, and new accountabilities for consumer's health choices and behaviors, this book helps all of us to think about solutions in new and exciting ways!" Steve Case, co-founder, AOL, and founder of Revolution LLC "Health care is poised to be revolutionized by two forces--technology and consumerism--and Dr. Eric Topol explains why. One-size-fits-all medicine will soon be overtaken by highly personalized, customized solutions that are enabled by breakthroughs in genomics and mobile devices and propelled by empowered consumers looking to live longer, healthier lives. Fasten your seat belts and get ready for the ride--and learn what steps you can take to begin to take control of your health." James Fowler, Professor of Medical Genetics and Political Science, UC San Diego, and author of Connected "Eric Topol is uniquely positioned to write such a timely and important book. He leads two institutions--one in genomics and one in wireless health--that will each play a huge role in transforming medicine in the twenty-first century. From this vantage point, he can see unifying themes that will underlie the coming revolution in population and personal health, and he communicates his vision with vibrant energy. Everyone will want to read this book."Table of ContentsPART I: Setting the Foundation 1. The Digital Landscape: Cultivating a Data-Driven, Participatory Culture 2. The Orientation of Medicine Today: Population Versus Individual 3. To What Extent Are Consumers Empowered? Clicks and Tricks PART II: Capturing the Data 4. Physiology: Wireless Sensors 5. Biology: Sequencing the Genome 6. Anatomy: From Imaging to Printing Organs 7. Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology 8. The Convergence of Human Data Capture PART III: The Impact of Homo Digitus 9. Doctors with Plasticity? 10. Rebooting the Life Science Industry 11. Homo Digitus and the Individual

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Book SynopsisThe comprehensive guide to chocolate and candy making for professionals and serious home cooks Chocolate and candy making is more popular and accessible than it has ever been. This book combines artisan confectionery techniques with straightforward explanations of the theory, science, and formulas at work.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Confectionery Ingredients and Equipment Chapter 2: Cacao and Chocolate Chapter 3: Packaging and Storage Chapter 4: Fundamental Techniques Chapter 5: Cream Ganache Chapter 6: Butter Ganache Chapter 7: Noncrystalline Confections Chapter 8: Crystalline Confections Chapter 9: Jellies Chapter 10: Aerated Confections Chapter 11: Nut Centers Chapter 12: Candy Bars Appendix A: Sugar Densities Appendix B: Confectionery Work Areas

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Book SynopsisThe myths and facts about alternative fuels--and how they impact our lives As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear winner in the race to replace fossil fuels.Trade Review"...this book really does offer a comprehensive picture of the possible future of energy...well priced." (UK-Energy-Saving.com, August 6th 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Basic Facts of Energy Life 9 Chapter 1: What a Mess! 11 Chapter 2: What Energy Is and How It’s Used (Politically and Practically) 25 Chapter 3: Putting Together Each Piece of the Energy Puzzle 37 Part II: Digging Deeper into the Current State of Affairs 57 Chapter 4: Developing a Snapshot of Fossil Fuel Use and Availability 59 Chapter 5: Burning Up with Conventional Energy Sources 73 Chapter 6: The First Alternative-Energy Sources: Efficiency and Conservation 95 Chapter 7: Understanding the Demand For Alternatives 113 Part III: Alternatives — Buildings 127 Chapter 8: Going Nuclear 129 Chapter 9: Harnessing the Sun with Solar Power 151 Chapter 10: Treading Water with Hydropower 177 Chapter 11: Blowing Away with Wind Power 191 Chapter 12: Digging into Geothermal 207 Chapter 13: Exploring Biomass 221 Chapter 14: Burning Wood 235 Chapter 15: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies 249 Part IV: Alternatives — Transportation 261 Chapter 16: Alternative Transport Technologies 263 Chapter 17: Alternative-Fuel Vehicles 271 Chapter 18: Plugging In: Electric Vehicles 283 Chapter 19: Hybrid-Electric Vehicles 297 Chapter 20: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles 307 Chapter 21: Exotic Propulsion Systems 315 Part V: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 22: Ten or So Myths about Energy 327 Chapter 23: Ten-Plus Ways to Invest in an Alternative-Energy Future 335 Index 343

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Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide to every type of radio call, from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC, Pan Pan and other emergency calls.Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Hardware; Types of Call; Range; Prowords; Calling a Marina or Port; Calling Another Boat; Calling the Coastguard; Mayday; Mayday Relay; Pan Pan; Securite

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated Third Edition covers principles of designing buildings that use the sun for heating, wind for cooling, and daylight for natural lighting. Using hundreds of illustrations, this book offers practical strategies that give the designer the tools they need to make energy efficient buildings.Table of ContentsWHAT'S IN THE SWL PRINTED I NAVIGATION 20 SWL Printed Contents SWL Electronic Contents Additional Navigation Methods II USING SUN, WIND & LIGHT 50 Buildings and Energy Use Design Decision Chart for Net-Zero III SYNERGIES 78 7 essential themes for net-zero design IV BUNDLES 94 Bundles Explained Selecting Bundles and Making Your Own Some Fundamental Bundles: 9 sets strategy sets for high-performance design V FAVORITE DESIGN TOOLS, condensed 194 VI FAVORITE DESIGN STRATEGIES, condensed 216 VII HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS 250 6 techniques for net-zero energy and carbon-neutral design Appendices A-E 293 Indices 339 WHAT'S IN THE SWL ELECTRONIC VIII DETAILED DESIGN STRATEGIES E.1 106 energy design strategies with precedents and preliminary design tools for passive cooling, solar heating, daylighting, fresh air ventilation and renewable power IX DETAILED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES E.277 29 analysis techniques for climate assessment, loads estimation and design strategy selection Appendices F-H E.364 Sun Charts and Sundials, covering the world Climate Maps for the USA and Canada ADDITIONAL DIGITAL RESOURCES Climate data for the USA Climate analysis reports for the USA SWL Tools, spreadsheet for net-zero energy analysis Bibliography, searchable

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Book SynopsisLearn electricity at your own pace What makes a light bulb work? What overloads a fuse? How does a magnetic field differ from an electrical field? With Electricity: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about this powerful, versatile force that everyone uses, yet most of us don't understand.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. A Note to the Reader. 1. Voltage, Current, Resistors and Ohm's Law. 2. Capacitors. 3. The Magnetic Field and the Inductor. 4. Some Important Electrical Circuits. 5. Semiconductor Devices. 6. Electrical Transmission. 7. The Behavior of Electromagnetic Fields. 8. Arcs and Sparks. Final Self-Test. Appendix I: Basic Algebra. Appendix II: Glossary of Electrical Terms. Appendix III: Abbreviations. Index.

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Book SynopsisHow One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive Beat America to the Moon. "Fascinating... packed with technical and historical detail for the space expert and enthusiast alike... Great stuff!"-New Scientist "In this exceptional book, James Harford pieces together a most compelling and well-written tale... Must reading.Trade Review"In this exceptional book, James Harford pieces together a most compelling and well-written tale . . . must reading."-Space News "A fascinating and perceptive history of the Russian space program.... Avid space enthusiasts will find this story a necessary addition to their knowledge of space exploration."-Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., former Director of Flight Operations, NASA "His erudite and meticulously researched charting of the life and times of Korolev provides unique insights. . . . This is a fascinating book . . . for the space expert and enthusiast alike. Great stuff."-New ScientistTable of ContentsPreface ix A Note about Russian Names xvi Abbreviations xvii Prologue The Anonymous Chief Designer 1 Chapter 1 Kibalchich to Korolev 8 2 Growing Up in Ukraine: Broken Family, Bolsheviks, Gliders 16 3 To Moscow: Tupolev, Tukhachevsky, First Rockets 29 4 The Gulag and Sharaga Years 49 5 The German V-2: Bedrock Technology 64 6 The World's First ICBM: Aimed at the USA 91 7 Sputnik: No Big Deal to Khrushchev-At First 121 8 Unmanned Firsts: Hitting the Moon and Venus 139 9 Gagarin First, Shepard an Anti-climactic Second 159 10 Voskhod: A "Circus Act" 180 11 Spy Sats and Com Sats 190 12 The Organization: Korolev Up and Down 201 13 The Technology: Simple but Reliable 219 14 The Party, the Paranoia 230 15 Racing Apollo: The Odds Were Enormous 246 16 The End of Anonymity: Burial in the Kremlin Wall 276 17 After Korolev: Demise of the Circumlunar and Lunar Landing Missions 286 18 Ironic Epilogue 313 Appendix A Chronology of the Moon Race, 1957-1974 324 Notes 340 Bibliography 372 Index 377

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Book SynopsisThe 1000-page book covers theoretical models, system design and operation, and geoscientific applications of active and passive microwave remote sensing systems. It is designed as a textbook for a postgraduate course, as well as a reference for the practicing professional. To facilitate understanding and use of the material, the book includes 50 MATLAB-based computer codes and the book's website includes interactive modules based on theoretical and empirical models. The book is a must-have for every scientist and engineer with interest in microwave remote sensing.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Electromagnetic Wave Propagation; Remote-Sensing Antennas; Microwave Dielectric Properties of Natural Earth Materials; Radar Scattering; Microwave Radiometry and Radiative Transfer; Microwave Radiometric Systems; Microwave Interaction with Atmospheric Constituents; Radiometric Sounding of the Atmosphere; Surface-Scattering Models and Land Observations; Volume-Scattering Models and Land Observations; Emission Models and Land Observations; Radar Measurements and Scatterometers; Real- and Synthetic-Aperture Side-Looking Airborne Radar; Interferometric SAR; Radar Remote Sensing of the Ocean; Spaceborne Altimetry; Radiometric Remote Sensing of the Ocean.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the European otter, describing its life history, including fresh information and providing details of survey methods and the state of populations throughout the range. Otters have decreased substantially in numbers and range during the present century through a combination of pollution, habitat destruction and direct persecution. The otter, at the top of the food chain, is a vulnerable animal in a vulnerable environment - the river - and can be seen as an indicator of a healthy environment; a good otter population indicates a properly functioning river ecosystem. The research of the authors highlights the fact that successful conservation of this familiar though elusive animal depends upon public education and sympathy as much as upon detailed ecological knowledge. This account will appeal to amateur naturalists, teachers of natural history and biological sciences and students of animal ecology and conservation. It also provides an important reference for professioTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Lutra Lutra; 3. Distribution and Status; 4. Factors Affecting Otter Survival; 5. Conservation; 6. The World's Otters; References; Index.

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Book Synopsis''Something strange occurs to guests as soon as they check in. Even if in real life they are perfectly well-mannered, decent people with proper balanced relationships, as soon as they spin through the revolving hotel doors the normal rules of behaviour no longer seem to apply.''All of the following is true.Only the names have been changed to protect the guilty. All the anecdotes, the stories, the characters, the situations, the highs, the lows, the scams, the drugs, the misery, the love, the death and the insanity are exactly as was told by Anonymous - someone who has spent his whole career working in hotels at the heart of London''s luxury hotel industry. However, for legal reasons, the stories now take place in a fictitious hotel known as Hotel Babylon. More than a decade is compressed into a day. Everything else is as it should be. The rich spend money, the hotel makes money and the chambermaids still fight the bellboys over a two-pound coin.It''s just another twenty-fourTrade ReviewInformative, disgusting and utterly fascinating * Closer *Reading Hotel Babylon is like mainlining Popbitch * Metro *A 5-Star read. Imogen Edwards-Jones takes readers on a brilliant romp that's just as luxurious as the presidential suite and definitely a whole lot funnier -- Candace BushnellMakes shock revelation after shock revelation * Daily Mail *Fascinating * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThis book makes possible the accurate geometrical solution of all problems of pattern development normally encountered, by giving examples arranged according to a systematic plan which progressively illustrates the underlying principles.Table of Contents1. Classification of Geometrical FormsFirst Course2. The Radial Line Method3. The Parallel Line Method4. The Method of TriangulationSecond Course5. The Radial Line Method6. The Parallel Line Method7. TriangulationThird Course8. The Radial Line Method9. The Parallel Line Method10. TriangulationFourth Course11. Method of Cutting Plans12. Branch ad Junction Pieces13. The Tapered Lobster-Back14. Unusual ProblemsFifth Course15. Double Projection16. Twisted SurfacesIndex

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Book SynopsisTechnical Drawing 1: Plane and Solid Geometry is the first of three books which together provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of secondary school technical drawing syllabuses. The three books may be used together or separately to suit a variety of needs.

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Book SynopsisThe story of the inspiring relationship between bees, their hive and the human world, brilliantly reviewed in hardbackTrade ReviewA light and delicious book, in an exceptionally pretty honey-coloured jacket gilded with bees, and it is written with sparkle and charm ... some of her best writing is about the deliciousness of honey, and it is hard to read her chapter of recipes without drooling. * The Tablet *Can hardly be bettered. * Guardian *Bee Wilson's little book is a small hive of treasure. It is a sweet celebration of our appreciation of the honeybee * Dumfries and Galloway Standard *Fascinating, careful, witty and intelligent ... Riveting ... Almost any paragraph chosen at random is entertaining * Prue Leith, New Statesman *Richly informative and beautifully written * The Times *Wonderfully entertaining reading. * The Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society *Erudite and elegant ... Bee Wilson writes fluently and engagingly and she manages to present a great deal of curious information in a form as easy to swallow as a spoonful of the finest Attic honey ... The book is also exceptionally pleasing to look at and hold. * Tom Fort, Sunday Telegraph *A fascinating tribute to the bee * Woman & Home *This biography is immensely detailed, intelligent, generous, sympathetic, and often entertaining...Betjeman fans...will delight in Hillier's monumental work * Literary Review *Entertaining and thoroughly worthwhile * Sunday Times *Fascinating * Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times *This biography is immensely detailed, intelligent, generous, sympathetic, and often entertaining...Betjeman fans...will delight in Hillier's monumental work * Literary Review *A charming, fascinating pot-pourri of all things beelike * Bookseller *Erudite, informative, accurate and a delight to read. * The Times Literary Supplement *Wilson presents the history of the honeybee in this engaging and anecdote-filled account * Publishing News *'Wilson has a fine eye for character sketches' * The Times *'For a moment you may feel, as I did, that part of Wilson's research for this book involved turning into a bee for a few days ... Amazing.' -- Nick Lezard * Guardian *'Beautifully produced and well-researched ...leaving readers to marvel'. * Good Book Guide *'There are delights and surprises on virtually every page of this gem of a book' * Sunday Telegraph *'Bee Wilson conveys a real sense of the relationship between bees and us, and her short, punchy chapters are witty and fascinating' * Easy Living *'Wilson's sprightly hymn to the honeybee ... conveys ... the marvel, complexity and ultimate unknowability that has made the beehive such a fascination * Independent *'This is the Christmas book with a real sting.' * Saga *She manages to present a great deal of information in a form as easy to swallow as a spoonful of honey. * Tom Fort, Sunday Telegraph *Buzzes with info and has the prettiest dust-jacket of the third millennium * Barry Humphries, Sunday Telegraph *Endlessly fascinating * Mail on Sunday *'A riveting read . . .this beguiling book is more a history of ideas than an actual study . . .buzzing with fascinating facts' * BBC Gardener's World Magazine *'Bee Wilson recounts all the weird and wonderful things people have believed about bees' * History Today *'Juicy reading . . .worth buying for the illustration on p. 204 alone' * The Spectator *'Bee Wilson . . .connects readers' imaginations with their salivary glands' * New Statesman *'A brilliant examination of a natural phenomenon we all take for granted' * Sunday Express *'Delightful' * Economist *'Fascinating and readable. Wilson writes with flair and wit about everything from Pliny to pollination; her love of honey in all its sheer sensuousness shines through' * Scotsman *'Can hardly be bettered . . .Principally a writer on food, Wilson none the less knows a lot about keeping honeybees, and also about their biology and natural history, waxworks and candles, and the changing shape of the beehive' * The Guardian *'Beautifully written and absorbing' * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, this is the definitive guide to the layout, design and construction of harbours and port structures.

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Book SynopsisEMMA GRAY''S NEW BOOK ''MY FARMING LIFE'' (''A HEARTWARMING TALE OF LIFE ON THE LAND'' Alan Titchmarsh) IS OUT NOWWhat happens when you swap ''I do'' for pastures new?When twenty-three-year-old shepherdess Emma Gray breaks off her engagement, the chance to take over an isolated Northumberland farm seems just the fresh start she needs. But while the beautiful scenery certainly offers plenty of scope for contemplation, a night out with an eligible bachelor soon seems more remote than the farm itself. And once you add fugitive sheep and freak blizzards into the mix, Emma''s dreams of a happy future at Fallowlees Farm quickly begin to fade.Throughout the long nights of lambing, the highs and lows of the local sheepdog trials and the day-to-day chores of maintaining a large, ramshackle farm, Emma''s collies are her most loyal companions. With Bill, Fly, Roy and Alfie by her side, she''ll never really be alone. EmmaTrade ReviewI speak to hundreds of fellow farmers every year and one of the most inspiring people I've met is Emma Gray... When I first heard Emma's story I had doubts about how anybody would cope on their own in such a remote spot, but after seeing her passion for farming, her determination to succeed and her complete capability, I [was] full of confidence and admiration. -- Adam Henson * Cheshire Life *

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER''S SECRET PROVENCEThe third in the bestselling story which began with THE OLIVE FARM - from the author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER''Captures perfectly the dreamy atmosphere of the South of France and its people'' WOMAN AND HOME''Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''The stars shimmer like spilled handfuls of glitter. The day is beginning to rise with a faint mist. As I turn my head, ghostly halos, auras of light, appear and disappear ... The silence is truly awesome. Not a bird, not a whisper of wind, not a breath of life. Only the two of us, a most implausible pair, standing shoulder to shoulder gazing upon an awakening heaven''Returning to their home after an extended absence Carol and her husband Michel are looking forward to summer together on the farm. A shocking blow leaves Carol alone and the future is uncertain. Feeling isolated and with no olives to harvTrade ReviewI love Carol Drinkwater's Olive Farm series about her life in Provence. I read them on the beach, thinking how wonderful a summer in France would be -- Jane Brown * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Drinkwater is a rare writer who tackles other people brilliantly...Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming * SUNDAY EXPRESS *A spellbinding memoir * CHOICE *One cannot resist Drinkwater's courage and joie de vivre, nor the enormous appetite and enthusiasm for her subject * DAILY MAIL *The new leader of the pack * THE TIMES *Refreshingly honest, this book brings alive the unknown side of Provence, and, as always, ensnares readers in a web of sheer delight * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *Beautifully written with a great sense of humour, it captures perfectly the dreamy atmosphere of the South of France and its people * WOMAN & HOME *

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Book Synopsis The international bestselling author of How Things Work and The Elements Trilogy turns his focus to a visual exploration of the inner workings and functionality of the marvelous machines that run our world—from the first steam engines to giant turbines to today's tiny electrical engines. In Engines, the always entertaining and informative Theodore Gray explores the glorious guts and intricate innards of dozens of impressive machines. Through his engaging and unexpected stories and Nick Mann’s trademark gorgeous photography, Gray takes us on a journey from ancient Greek steam engines to our most sophisticated twenty-first-century machinery. We take time to appreciate the detailed functionality of the internal combustion engine, the connection between magnetism and electric motors, as well as hydraulics, robotics, and more. Each chapter builds on the previous, illuminating the evolution of engines and revealing the ingenuity brought to bear as humans invented and perfected these marvelous mechanical systems. Along the way, Gray regales us with tales of his own experiences working with and collecting these machines. For fans of how things are made and how they work, Engines is a loving tribute to the mechanical world.    

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Book SynopsisA former NASA scientist makes the cosmic common knowledgeTo study astronomy is to consider the most wondrous phenomena on the grandest of scales - the universe and all it contains. Beginning with our earliest explorations of the night sky, William Waller takes us on an enthralling journey through the Milky Way and far, far beyond. He combines science and history to show how our understanding of everything from black holes to the structure of the universe has evolved over time, illuminating past discoveries and offering contemporary insights into the cosmic histories of stars, planets and galaxies. Whether object of study or curiosity, the universe - and all it contains - is tantalisingly introduced here.Trade Review‘The most informative and approachable introduction to astronomy of recent years. Bill Waller is a congenial guide on this grand tour to the farthest reaches of the universe.’ -- Alan Hirshfeld, author of Starlight Detectives: How Astronomers, Inventors, and Eccentrics Discovered the Modern Universe‘A fun, engaging and entertaining introduction to the wonderful phenomena in space. Covering broad topics spanning the birth, life and death of the universe, this book is a fantastic way to quench your astronomical thirst.’ -- Dr Sheila Kanani MBE, Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer, Royal Astronomical Society, and Honorary Researcher, Lancaster University

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Book SynopsisRustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian’s lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site — poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material — Vivian offers innovative designs and reproducible methods to help you build a beautiful, long-lasting wall. 

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Book SynopsisEcology is one of the most challenging of sciences, with unambiguous knowledge much harder to achieve than it might seem. But it is also one of the most important sciences for the future health of our planet. It is vital that our efforts are as effective as possible at achieving our desired outcomes. This book is intended to help individual ecologists to develop a better vision for their ecology and the way they can best contribute to science. The central premise is that to advance ecology effectively as a discipline, ecologists need to be able to establish conclusive answers to key questions rather than merely proposing plausible explanations for mundane observations. Ecologists need clear and honest understanding of how we have come to do things the way we do them now, the limitations of our approaches, our goals for the future and how we may need to change our approaches if we are to maintain or enhance our relevance and credibility. Readers are taken through examples to Table of Contents1. Why a hard science needs strong critique 2. The evolution of ecology 3. What sort of a science is ecology? 4. Rigorous ecology needs rigorous statistics 5. Ecological scale and context dependence 6. Assembling the ecological puzzle 7. Respecting the known unknowns 8. Theory, prediction and application 9. From pattern to process in the search for generality 10. Effective ecology

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Book SynopsisMaintaining the substance that has made Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials a perennial bestseller for decades, the Seventh Edition is updated to reflect the broadening field of materials science and engineering. Chapters are updated and revised throughout to be more useful and logical for students. Features more than 60 new homework problems for the students, a listing of terms and concepts introduced, and a summary section Includes more on mathematical and graphical analysis of the various state functions utilized in classical thermodynamics Includes a more extensive discussion of the third law of thermodynamics Features a new appendix on exact differential equations and mathematical relationships, including all mathematical relations among differentials of homogeneous functions utilized in the text Written as the definitive introduction to the thermodynamic behavior of materials systems, this text presents the unde

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Book SynopsisSustainability and its competitive advantage are the goals of every company and any brand that wants to stay successful in the marketplace. Customers also gravitate to brands that manage sustainability issues well. Greener Products: The Making and Marketing of Sustainable Brands written by a renowned sustainability expert, continues to address the latest developments in the extremely fast-moving field of sustainability. The third edition is thoroughly updated, introduces new case studies, and includes a new chapter on green marketing. With over 40 case studies, it explores the best practices of leading global companies and helps readers learn what it is that makes them successful.New in the Third Edition: Presents, in a practical way, the best practices of sustainable brands in a global economy. Addresses the most current sustainability topics like circular economy, plastics in the environment, biodiversity, climate change, green chemistry, etc.

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Book SynopsisConservation Basics examines the evolving theories and principles that underpin building conservation in England in the 21st century, and looks at their application in practice. The process of conservation planning for the maintenance and repair of historic buildings and places is described in detail, and is illustrated through case studies. Topics include understanding and assessment, surveys and recording, ecological considerations, planning and managing maintenance and repair programmes, risk management, specifying works, and contract procurement.

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Book SynopsisThis is the third edition of a now-renowned guide that provides an extensive account of the state of the aviation industry and the law that regulates it. This new edition, revised and updated throughout, focuses on environmental and sustainability considerations, and includes a new chapter on innovations aimed towards meeting the 2050 Net Zero Emission targets endorsed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide explains the international context and application of the law as it applies to commercial and recreational aviation, and to the broader aviation environment. It provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of aviation law, from criminal law to contract law, to the legal duties and responsibility of aircrew and other aviation personnel including airport operators, air traffic controllers and aircraft engineers. Each area of the law is clearly

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Book SynopsisThis book gives readers a hands-on understanding of Excel-assisted statistical techniques to take effective business decisions. It showcases applications of the tools and techniques of statistics for analysing business data from the domain of business statistics.The volume provides an exhaustive introduction to the application of statistics in solving business problems and implementing data analytics for effective decision making in all kinds of business situations around the world. With an emphasis on simplicity in presentation of concepts of statistical methods and associated Excel functions, the volume explores the implementation of Excel functions through well-defined sequences of steps. It covers an array of key topics which include Discussions on real-world problems, decision support systems, scope of business statistics, types, and steps of research; Introduction to Excel and its mathematical and preliminary statistical functions; usage of different Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Introduction to Excel 3. Count, Frequency and Histogram 4. Average Functions 5. Median and Mode 6. Measures of Variation 7. Measures Of Skewness 8. Probability Distributions 9. Sampling Distribution of Mean and Variance 10. Testing Of Hypothesis 11. Chi-Square Test 12. Nonparametric Test 13. Correlation and Covariance 14. Forecasting 15. Analysis of Variance (Anova) 16. Charts 17. Linear Programming

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Book SynopsisTHE DEFINITIVE INTRODUCTION TO ROCKET PROPULSION THEORY AND APPLICATIONS The recent upsurge in global government and private spending and in space flight events has resulted in many novel applications of rocket propulsion technology.Table of ContentsPreface xvii 1 Classification 1 1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion 2 1.2. Rocket Propulsion 4 Chemical Rocket Propulsion 5 Combinations of Ducted Jet Engines and Rocket Engines 9 Nuclear Rocket Engines 10 Electric Rocket Propulsion 10 Other Rocket Propulsion Concepts 12 International Rocket Propulsion Effort 13 1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion 14 Space Launch Vehicles 14 Spacecraft 20 Military and Other Applications 21 References 24 2 Definitions and Fundamentals 26 2.1. Definitions 26 2.2. Thrust 31 2.3. Exhaust Velocity 33 2.4. Energy and Efficiencies 35 2.5. Multiple Propulsion Systems 38 2.6. Typical Performance Values 39 2.7. Variable Thrust 40 Symbols 41 Problems 42 References 44 3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations 45 3.1. Ideal Rocket Propulsion Systems 45 3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations 47 3.3. Isentropic Flow through Nozzles 51 Velocity 52 Nozzle Flow and Throat Condition 57 Thrust and Thrust Coefficient 61 Characteristic Velocity and Specific Impulse 63 Under- and Overexpanded Nozzles 67 Influence of Chamber Geometry 72 3.4. Nozzle Configurations 73 Cone- and Bell-Shaped Nozzles 75 3.5. Real Nozzles 81 Boundary Layers 82 Multiphase Flow 83 Other Phenomena and Losses 85 Performance Correction Factors 85 Four Performance Parameters 89 3.6. Nozzle Alignment 91 Symbols 93 Problems 94 References 97 4 Flight Performance 99 4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight 99 4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere 104 4.3. Basic Relations of Motion 106 4.4. Space Flight 113 Elliptical Orbits 116 Deep Space 120 Perturbations 121 Mission Velocity 125 4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers 127 Reaction Control System 131 4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance 133 4.7. Flight Vehicles 136 Multistage Vehicles 136 Stage Separation 138 Launch Vehicles 141 4.8. Military Missiles 144 4.9. Flight Stability 147 Symbols 149 Problems 150 References 152 5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis 154 5.1. Background and Fundamentals 156 5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions 161 5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes 166 5.4. Computer-Assisted Analysis 171 5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations 172 Symbols 185 Problems 186 References 187 6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals 189 6.1. Types of Propellants 192 6.2. Propellant Tanks 196 6.3. Propellant Feed Systems 203 Local Pressures and Flows 203 6.4. Gas Pressure Feed Systems 205 6.5. Tank Pressurization 212 Factors Influencing the Required Mass of Pressurizing Gas 214 Simplified Analysis for the Mass of Pressurizing Gas 215 6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles 217 Engine Cycles 218 6.7. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control 229 6.8. Engine Families 232 6.9. Valves and Pipelines 233 6.10. Engine Support Structure 239 Symbols 239 Problems 240 References 242 7 Liquid Propellants 244 7.1. Propellant Properties 245 Economic Factors 245 Performance of Propellants 246 Common Physical Hazards 250 Desirable Physical Properties 252 Ignition, Combustion, and Flame Properties 254 Property Variations and Specifications 254 Additives 255 7.2. Liquid Oxidizers 255 Liquid Oxygen (O2) (LOX) 255 Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) 256 Nitric Acid (HNO3) 257 Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) (NTO) 258 Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 259 Oxidizer Cleaning Process 259 7.3. Liquid Fuels 259 Hydrocarbon Fuels 260 Liquid Hydrogen 261 Hydrazine (N2H4) 262 Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine [(CH3)2NNH2] 263 Monomethylhydrazine (CH3NHNH2) 263 7.4. Liquid Monopropellants 264 Hydrazine as a Monopropellant 264 7.5. Gaseous Propellants 266 7.6. Safety and Environmental Concerns 267 Symbols 268 Problems 268 References 269 8 Thrust Chambers 271 8.1. Injectors 276 Injector Flow Characteristics 280 Factors Influencing Injector Behavior 283 8.2. Combustion Chamber and Nozzle 285 Volume and Shape 285 Heat Transfer Distribution 288 Cooling of Thrust Chambers 289 Hydraulic Losses in the Cooling Passage 295 Thrust Chamber Wall Loads and Stresses 296 8.3. Low-Thrust Rocket Thrust Chambers or Thrusters 300 8.4. Materials and Fabrication 304 8.5. Heat Transfer Analysis 310 General Steady-State Heat Transfer Relations 311 Transient Heat Transfer Analysis 315 Steady-State Transfer to Liquids in Cooling Jacket 317 Radiation 321 8.6. Starting and Ignition 322 8.7. Useful Life of Thrust Chambers 325 8.8. Random Variable Thrust 326 8.9. Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis 328 Symbols 338 Problems 339 References 342 9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 344 9.1. Combustion Process 344 Injection/Atomization Zone 346 Rapid Combustion Zone 347 Streamtube Combustion Zone 348 9.2. Analysis and Simulation 348 9.3. Combustion Instability 349 Rating Techniques 357 Control of Instabilities 358 Problems 362 References 362 10 Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies 365 10.1. Introduction 365 10.2. Descriptions of Several Turbopumps 366 10.3. Selection of Turbopump Configuration 371 10.4. Flow, Shaft Speeds, Power, and Pressure Balances 376 10.5. Pumps 378 Classification and Description 378 Pump Parameters 379 Influence of Propellants 385 10.6. Turbines 387 Classification and Description 387 Turbine Performance and Design Considerations 389 10.7. Approach to Turbopump Preliminary Design 390 10.8. Gas Generators and Preburners 393 Symbols 395 Problems 396 References 397 11 Engine Systems, Controls, and Integration 399 11.1. Propellant Budget 399 11.2. Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems 401 11.3. Engine Design 403 11.4. Engine Controls 412 Control of Engine Starting and Thrust Buildup 413 Automatic Controls 419 Control by Computer 421 11.5. Engine System Calibration 423 Engine Health Monitoring System 428 11.6. System Integration and Engine Optimization 430 Symbols 431 Problems 432 References 433 12 Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Fundamentals 434 12.1. Basic Relations and Propellant Burning Rate 439 Mass Flow Relations 444 Burning Rate Relation with Pressure 445 Burning Rate Relation with Ambient Temperature (Tb) 449 Variable Burning Rate Exponent n 452 Burning Enhancement by Erosion 453 Other Burning Rate Enhancements 455 12.2. Other Performance Issues 457 12.3. Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration 462 Slivers 471 12.4. Propellant Grain Stress and Strain 472 Material Characterization 473 Structural Design 476 12.5. Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors 483 Symbols 485 Problems 486 References 488 13 Solid Propellants 491 13.1. Classification 491 13.2. Propellant Characteristics 497 13.3. Hazards 505 Inadvertent Ignition 505 Aging and Useful Life 506 Case Overpressure and Failure 506 Insensitive Munitions 508 Upper Pressure Limit 510 Toxicity 510 Safety Rules 510 13.4. Propellant Ingredients 511 Inorganic Oxidizers 513 Fuels 516 Binders 516 Burning-Rate Modifiers 517 Plasticizers 518 Curing Agents or Crosslinkers 518 Energetic Binders and Plasticizers 518 Organic Oxidizers or Explosives 518 Additives 519 Particle-Size Parameters 520 13.5. Other Propellant Categories 522 Gas Generator Propellants 522 Smokeless or Low-Smoke Propellant 523 Igniter Propellants 524 13.6. Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors 525 13.7. Propellant Processing and Manufacture 528 Problems 531 References 534 14 Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability 536 14.1. Physical and Chemical Processes 536 14.2. Ignition Process 540 14.3. Extinction or Thrust Termination 541 14.4. Combustion Instability 543 Acoustic Instabilities 544 Analytical Models and Simulation of Combustion Stability 548 Combustion Stability Assessment, Remedy, and Design 548 Vortex-Shedding Instability 551 Problems 552 References 553 15 Solid Rocket Motor Components and Design 555 15.1. Rocket Motor Case 555 Metal Cases 559 Wound-Filament-Reinforced Plastic Cases 561 15.2. Nozzles 563 Classification 564 Design and Construction 566 Heat Absorption and Nozzle Materials 571 15.3. Igniter Hardware 577 Pyrotechnic Igniters 578 Pyrogen Igniters 579 Igniter Analysis and Design 581 15.4. Rocket Motor Design Approach 581 Problems 589 References 591 16 Hybrid Propellants Rocket Propulsion 593 16.1. Applications and Propellants 594 16.2. Interior Hybrid Motor Ballistics 599 16.3. Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration 602 Dynamic Behavior 605 16.4. Design Example 607 16.5. Combustion Instability 611 Symbols 615 Problems 617 References 618 17 Electric Propulsion 620 17.1. Ideal Flight Performance 626 17.2. Electrothermal Thrusters 631 Resistojets 631 Arcjets 634 17.3. Nonthermal Electrical Thrusters 638 Electrostatic Devices 638 Basic Relationships for Electrostatic Thrusters 640 Electromagnetic Thrusters 646 17.4. Optimum Flight Performance 654 17.5. Mission Applications 658 17.6. Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems 661 Power Generation Units 661 Power-Conditioning Equipment (PCU or PPU) 664 Symbols 665 Problems 666 References 668 18 Thrust Vector Control 671 18.1. TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle 673 18.2. TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles 683 18.3. Testing 686 18.4. Integration with Vehicle 687 Problems 688 References 688 19 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems 690 19.1. Selection Process 692 19.2. Criteria for Selection 697 19.3. Interfaces 699 19.4. Cost Reduction 700 References 702 20 Rocket Exhaust Plumes 703 20.1. Plume Appearance and Flow Behavior 705 Spectral Distribution of Radiation 711 Multiple Nozzles 714 Plume Signature 714 Vehicle Base Geometry and Recirculation 715 Compression and Expansion Waves 716 20.2. Plume Effects 717 Smoke and Vapor Trails 717 Toxicity 718 Noise 719 Spacecraft Surface Contamination 720 Radio Signal Attenuation 720 Plume Impingement on Structures 722 Heat Transfer to Clusters of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines 722 20.3. Analysis and Mathematical Simulation 723 Problems 724 References 724 21 Rocket Testing 726 21.1. Types of Tests 726 21.2. Test Facilities and Safeguards 728 Monitoring the Environment and Controlling Toxic Materials 731 21.3. Instrumentation and Data Management 735 Measurement System Terminology 736 Test Measurements 737 Health Monitoring System (HMS) 738 21.4. Flight Testing 739 21.5. Postaccident Procedures 740 References 741 Appendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants 743 Conversion Factors (arranged alphabetically) 743 Constants 746 Appendix 2 Properties of the Earth’s Standard Atmosphere 747 Appendix 3 Summary of Key equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets 749 Index 751

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Book SynopsisA practical, step-by-step guide on how to prepare and respond to construction claims. Everyone involved in the preparation or review of construction claims should have this book to hand. The book examines the different types of claim common to construction contracts and presents a step-by-step guide to demonstrate the process of building up a fully detailed claim submission. It includes advice on: Contract administration for claims and claims avoidance. Identifying the various types of claim. The key points for an effective claim or response document. The essential elements to be included in a claim or response. Extension of time claims. Claims for additional payment. Principles of delay analysis. Quantum calculations. Responses and determinations to achieve agreement and avoid disputes. A note on dispute boards. The advice given in the book is supported by worked examples of Table of ContentsAbout the Author ix Foreword by Roger Knowles xi Acknowledgements xviii Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Why is it Necessary to Produce a Fully Detailed and Professionally Presented Claim or Response? 1 The Purpose of the Book 3 Things to be Considered Before Writing the Claim 5 The form of Contract used in the Examples 8 Definitions 9 The example projects 10 Chapter 2: Contract Administration for Claims and Claims Avoidance 11 Introduction 11 The contract documents 11 Programmes and Planning 14 Records, Records, Records 17 Chronology and database 19 Notices 22 Dispute Adjudication Boards and the Like 24 Procedures 25 Chapter 3: Types of Claim 27 Claims for Variations 27 Claims for Extensions of Time 32 Claims for Additional Payment Due to Prolongation 35 Acceleration and Disruption Claims 37 Claims for Damages Under Law 40 Interim and Final Claims 41 Chapter 4: Presentation 43 Presentation of the Submission or Review Document 43 Writing Style 44 Key points for claim presentation 48 Making the Document User‐Friendly 48 Making the submission or review a stand‐alone document 49 Superfluous and irrelevant information 50 Do not Assume that the Reviewer has Prior Knowledge of the Project or Circumstances 50 The importance of leading the reviewer to a logical conclusion 51 Explanations, summaries and conclusions 52 Use of the Narrative to Explain other Documents 52 Substantiation by the use of Exhibits and Additional Documents 53 Compilation of the document 54 Summary of the Principles Covered in this Chapter 56 Chapter 5: Essential Elements of a Successful Claim 57 Introduction 57 Summary of the principles covered in this chapter 81 Chapter 6: The preliminaries to the claim 83 Introduction 83 Chapter 7: The Extension of Time Claim 107 The Method of Delay Analysis 108 The Extension of Time Claim 112 Chapter 8: The Claim for Additional Payment 129 Calculations 142 Chapter 9: The appendices and editing 147 Arrangement of the appendices 147 Editing and review 152 Chapter 10: Claim Responses and Determinations 155 Chapter 11: A note on dispute boards 183 Information Sources 191 FIDIC Clause References 193 Index 195

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of themost detailed andcomprehensivesingle-volume referenceonmajorsemiconductor devices TheFourthEdition ofPhysics of Semiconductor Devicesremains the standard reference work on the fundamental physics and operational characteristics of all major bipolar, unipolar, special microwave, and optoelectronic devices.This fully updated and expanded edition includes approximately 1,000 references to original research papers and review articles, more than 650 high-quality technical illustrations, and over two dozen tables of material parameters. Divided into five parts, the text first providesa summary of semiconductor properties, covering energy band, carrier concentration, and transport properties.The second part surveys the basic building blocks of semiconductor devices, including p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, and metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) capacitors. Part III examinesbipolar transistors, MOSFETs(MOS field-effect transisTable of ContentsPreface ix Author Biography xi Introduction 1 Part I Semiconductor Physics Chapter 1 Physics and Properties of Semiconductors—A Review 7 1.1 Introduction, 7 1.2 Crystal Structure, 8 1.3 Energy Bands and Energy Gap, 11 1.4 Carrier Concentration at Thermal Equilibrium, 15 1.5 Carrier-Transport Phenomena, 26 1.6 Phonon, Optical, and Thermal Properties, 47 1.7 Heterojunctions and Nanostructures, 52 1.8 Basic Equations and Examples, 60 Part II Device Building Blocks Chapter 2 p–n Junctions 79 2.1 Introduction, 79 2.2 Depletion Region, 80 2.3 Current-Voltage Characteristics, 91 2.4 Junction Breakdown, 102 2.5 Transient Behavior and Noise, 115 2.6 Terminal Functions, 119 2.7 Heterojunctions, 126 Chapter 3 Metal–Semiconductor Contacts 136 3.1 Introduction, 136 3.2 Formation of Barrier, 137 3.3 Current Transport Processes, 155 3.4 Measurement of Barrier Height, 173 3.5 Device Structures, 183 3.6 Ohmic Contact, 190 Chapter 4 Metal–Insulator–Semiconductor Capacitors 200 4.1 Introduction, 200 4.2 Ideal MIS Capacitor, 201 4.3 Silicon MOS Capacitor, 214 4.4 Carrier Transport in MOS Capacitor, 241 Part III Transistors Chapter 5 Bipolar Transistors 263 5.1 Introduction, 263 5.2 Static Characteristics, 264 5.3 Compact Models of Bipolar Transistors, 283 5.4 Microwave Characteristics, 293 5.5 Related Device Structures, 306 5.6 Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor, 312 5.7 Self-Heating Effects, 318 Chapter 6 MOSFETs 329 6.1 Introduction, 329 6.2 Basic Device Characteristics, 334 6.3 Nonuniform Doping and Buried-Channel Device, 360 6.4 Device Scaling and Short-Channel Effects, 373 6.5 MOSFET Structures, 391 6.6 Circuit Applications, 403 6.7 NCFET and TFET, 408 6.8 Single-Electron Transistor, 414 Chapter 7 Nonvolatile Memory Devices 434 7.1 Introduction, 434 7.2 The Concept of Floating Gate, 435 7.3 Device Structures, 440 7.4 Compact Model of Floating-Gate Memory Cells, 447 7.5 Multi-Level Cells and 3-Dimensional Structures, 450 7.6 Applications and Scaling Challenges, 463 7.7 Alternative Structures, 467 Chapter 8 JFETs, MESFETs, and MODFETs 486 8.1 Introduction, 486 8.2 JFET and MESFET, 487 8.3 MODFET, 511 Part IV Negative-Resistance and Power Devices Chapter 9 Tunnel Devices 539 9.1 Introduction, 539 9.2 Tunnel Diode, 540 9.3 Related Tunnel Devices, 554 9.4 Resonant-Tunneling Diode, 571 Chapter 10 IMPATT Diodes, TED, and RST Devices 585 10.1 Introduction, 585 10.2 IMPATT Diodes, 586 10.3 Transferred-Electron Devices, 616 10.4 Real-Space-Transfer Devices, 636 Chapter 11 Thyristors and Power Devices 649 11.1 Introduction, 649 11.2 Thyristor Characteristics, 650 11.3 Thyristor Variations, 670 11.4 Other Power Devices, 676 Part V Photonic Devices and Sensors Chapter 12 LEDs and Lasers 697 12.1 Introduction, 697 12.2 Radiative Transitions, 698 12.3 Light-Emitting Diode (LED), 703 12.4 Laser Physics, 715 12.5 Laser Operating Characteristics, 723 12.6 Specialty Lasers, 742 Chapter 13 Photodetectors and Solar Cells 755 13.1 Introduction, 755 13.2 Photoconductor, 759 13.3 Photodiodes, 762 13.4 Avalanche Photodiode, 772 13.5 Phototransistor, 782 13.6 Charge-Coupled Device (CCD), 785 13.7 Metal–Semiconductor–Metal Photodetector, 799 13.8 Quantum-Well Infrared Photodetector (QWIP), 802 13.9 Solar Cell, 806 Chapter 14 Sensors 835 14.1 Introduction, 835 14.2 Thermal Sensors, 837 14.3 Mechanical Sensors, 843 14.4 Magnetic Sensors, 852 14.5 Chemical Sensors, 862 14.6 Biosensors, 867 Appendices 875 A. List of Symbols, 877 B. International System of Units, 887 C. Unit Prefixes, 888 D. Greek Alphabet, 889 E. Physical Constants, 890 F. Properties of Important Semiconductors, 891 G. The Bloch Theorem and the Periodic Energy in the Reciprocal Lattice, 892 H. Properties of Si and GaAs, 894 I. The Derivations of Boltzmann Transport Equation and Hydrodynamic Model, 895 J. Properties of SiO2 and Si3N4 , 901 K. Compact Models of Bipolar Transistors, 902 L. Discovery of the Floating-Gate Memory Effect, 910 Index 913

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Book SynopsisThe easy way to successfully run a profitable restaurant Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant ? because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food.Running a Restaurant For Dummiescovers every aspect of getting started for aspiring restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you''ll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant. Even if you don''t know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant ? and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it get more successful, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers unbeatable tips and advice for bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you''ll learn everything you need to know to succeed. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book is Organized 3 Part 1: Getting Started 3 Part 2: Putting Your Plan in Motion 3 Part 3: Preparing to Open the Doors 4 Part 4: Keeping Your Restaurant Running Smoothly 4 Part 5: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Beyond the Book 5 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: Grasping the Basics of the Restaurant Business 9 Getting a Feel for the Restaurant World 10 Laying the foundation 10 Setting up shop (with a little help) 11 Welcoming the world to your restaurant 11 Finding Out Whether You Have What it Takes 12 Monitoring your motivations 12 Evaluating your expectations 13 Tracking key traits of successful restaurateurs 14 Chapter 2: Deciding What Kind of Restaurant to Run 17 Figuring Out Where to Start 18 Buying into a franchise 18 Taking over an existing restaurant 19 Partnering up with your current employer 20 Starting from scratch 21 Choosing the Right Type of Restaurant 22 Dining in style 22 Kicking back casual 24 Placing an order — to go! 24 Selecting self-service or fast-food 26 Running a bar — with or without food 27 Providing catering and banquet services 27 Creating Your Concept 29 Positioning your restaurant for success 30 Identifying the emotional connection 31 Creating a unique selling proposition 31 Using consumer insights to develop and test your concept 32 Developing your positioning statement 33 Putting it All Together 34 Thinking about theme and concept 34 Choosing a name 35 Creating a logo 37 Signing off on signage 38 Chapter 3: Researching the Marketplace 41 Getting Your Mind Right: Profits Matter 42 Exploring the Consumer’s Buying Decision: The Big Why 42 Identifying and Analyzing Potential Customers 44 Figuring out who your customers are: Target segmentation 44 Creating a profile of your Superfan, or brand hero 45 Focusing your research 47 Keeping an Eye on the Enemy 48 Identifying your competitors 48 Figuring out who they think their customers are 49 Reconnaissance: Mystery shopping till you drop 50 Developing and Implementing Your Battle Plan 52 Doing a competitive analysis 52 Acting on your information 54 Adjusting to a changing battlefield 55 Chapter 4: Writing a Business Plan 57 Don’t Fly Blind: Understanding Why a Business Plan Matters 58 Laying Out a Business Plan 59 Articulating the concept and theme 61 Creating your menu now 61 Analyzing your market 62 Identifying your target audience 63 The Bottom Line: Focusing on Financials 63 Forecasting sales 64 Forecasting expenses 67 Breaking even 72 Estimating profits 73 Projecting cash flow 74 Creating a balance sheet 74 Selling Your Plan: The Unwritten Part of Your Business Plan 76 Part 2: Putting Your Plan in Motion 77 Chapter 5: Show Me the Money! Finding Financing 79 Knowing How Much Money You Need 79 Calculating start-up costs 80 Opening with operating reserve 81 Looking at How You Can Contribute 81 Working with Investors 83 Looking at types of investors 83 Compensating your investors 85 Getting a Loan 87 Visiting your local bank 87 Finding government assistance 88 Chapter 6: Choosing a Location 89 Looking at the Local Real Estate Market 89 Examining Location Specifics 90 Considering access and visibility 91 Paying attention to traffic 92 Knowing which locations to avoid 93 Looking at other businesses in the area 94 Considering security 94 Factoring In Cost Considerations 95 Chapter 7: Paying Attention to the Legalities 97 Identifying the Help You Need 98 Looking at the roles to fill 98 Setting Up Shop on Legal Grounds 99 Going it alone: Sole proprietorships 100 Teaming up: Partnerships 100 Almost teaming up: Limited partnerships 100 Playing it safe: The corporate entity 101 Blend of three: The LLC 101 Knowing Your Local Laws 101 Getting Permits and Licenses 102 Acquiring a liquor license 103 Heeding health codes 105 Paying attention to building codes 106 Considering fire codes and capacity 107 Checking out other permits 107 Taking up trademarks 108 Buying the Insurance You Need 109 Part 3: Preparing to Open the Doors 111 Chapter 8: Creating the All-Important Menu 113 Making Some Initial Decisions 114 Matching your menu to your concept 114 Considering customers: Feeding the need with an insights-driven menu 115 Matching your menu to your kitchen 116 Cutting your chef (if you have one) in on the action 117 Figuring Out How Much to Charge 118 Determining your menu price points 118 Using food cost percentage to set prices 119 Creating dishes and recipes and then costing them 121 Dealing with price fluctuations 122 Mixing your menu to meet an overall percentage goal 123 Deciding When to Change Your Menu 124 Staying flexible when you first open 124 Revisiting your menu later on 125 Offering specials 126 Highlighting new news 126 Choosing Your Menu Format 127 Counting your main menu options 127 Considering additional presentations 130 Selling the Sizzle: Setting Up a Menu with Sales in Mind 132 Directing eyes with menu engineering 132 Getting people salivating: Considering visual representation on the menu 133 Money for ink: Using lingo that sells 134 Validating Your Menu before You Go Primetime 135 Chapter 9: Setting Up the Front of the House 137 Digging into Design 138 Identifying pros who can help 140 Getting the scoop on potential pros 141 Thinking outside the Box: The Exterior 142 Laying Out the Interior 144 Allowing space for the flow 145 Building your floor plan 145 Creating space to wait 147 Keeping Service Support Close 148 Wait stations 149 Point of sale (POS) stations 150 Tabletop settings 151 Setting Up a Reservation System 152 Taking traditional reservations 153 Accepting online reservations 154 Reviewing Restrooms 155 Providing public facilities 155 Earmarking areas for employees 156 Chapter 10: Setting Up the Back of the House 157 Planning a Kitchen with the Menu in Mind 157 Figuring out what you need to fix the food on your menu 158 Reviewing the basic kitchen stations 159 Taking control of your prep 164 Laying out your kitchen 168 Considering Your Water Supply: Why Water Quality Matters 170 Adapting an Existing Kitchen 171 Acquiring Your Kitchen Equipment 172 Deciding whether to buy or lease 173 Moving beyond name-brand equipment 175 Getting purchasing advice 176 Chapter 11: Setting Up a Bar and Beverage Program 177 Setting Up Your Bar 178 Figuring out furniture 178 Selecting equipment 179 Selecting smallwares 181 Surveying supplies 183 Keeping Your Bar Clean 184 Drawing Drinking Crowds 185 Running promotions 185 Providing entertainment 186 Offering great bartenders 187 Get with the (Beverage) Program: Providing Liquid Refreshment 188 Creating your beverage program 188 Developing a robust nonalcoholic beverage program 189 Becoming Beer Brainy 190 Winning with Wine 191 Creating your list 192 Pricing your wine 194 Storing your wine 195 Lapping Up Some Liquor Learning 196 Pour size and pricing 196 Liquor lingo: Understanding cost and quality 197 Serving Alcohol Responsibly 198 Chapter 12: Hiring and Training Your Staff 201 Deciding Which Roles Need to Be Filled 201 Managing your quest for managers 203 Staffing the kitchen 206 Filling the front of the house 210 Staffing the office 213 Finding the Right People: Placing Ads and Sifting through Résumés 215 Interviewing the Candidates 216 Round 1: The meet and greet 217 Round 2: Comparison shopping 218 Bonus rounds: The inevitable re-staffing 219 Hiring Foreign Nationals 220 Double-checking the documents 220 Evaluating the E-Verify system 220 Petitioning for an employee 221 Training Your Staff 221 The employee manual: Identifying your company policies 221 Operations manuals: Understanding specific job functions 222 Creating a training schedule 223 Chapter 13: Purchasing and Managing Supplies 225 Preparing to Stock the Supply Room 225 Listing what you need 226 Considering premade items 228 Finding and Working with Purveyors 228 Finding and interviewing suppliers 229 Comparing prices, quality, and service 231 Considering the size of suppliers 232 Getting the right quality at the right price 232 Getting what you ask for the way you ask for it 233 Building an Efficient Inventory System 234 Managing the inventory 234 Reducing waste 237 Eliminating spoilage 238 Chapter 14: Running Your Office 241 Deciding Where to Put Your Office 241 Creating a Communications Hub 242 Counting on your computer 242 Picking up the phone 243 Using e-mail and online services 243 Tracking sales with a point-of-sale system 244 Interfacing your different systems 246 Hardware (the Old-Fashioned Variety) 246 Processing Payments 247 Credit and debit card transactions 248 Gift cards 248 Contactless and proximity payments 250 Preparing for Payroll 250 Farming it out or doing it in-house 251 Deciding on a payroll period 252 Choosing salaries or hourly wages 252 Choosing a method of payment 253 Saving, Storing, and Protecting Your Records 254 Chapter 15: Getting the Word Out 257 Defining Your Message 258 Focusing on the consumer and tailoring your message 258 Communicating your concept 259 Keeping up with the competition 259 Getting tactical 261 Building Public Relations 262 Planning for the good and the bad 262 Your PR campaign: Going it alone 263 Getting some help with PR 265 Creating an Advertising Plan 266 Creating a Compelling Restaurant Website 268 Sounding Off on Social Media 269 Investigating your options 270 Responding to reviews both positive and negative 275 Part 4: Keeping Your Restaurant Running Smoothly 277 Chapter 16: Managing Your Employees 279 Selling Employees on Your (or Their) Restaurant 279 Educating your employees 280 Motivating your staff 281 Making Staff Schedules 283 Adding it all up: How many workers you need 283 Putting names to numbers 285 Setting Up Policies to Live (or Die) By 287 Scheduling and attendance 287 Smoking 288 Drinking or using illegal drugs 289 Uniforms and grooming standards 289 Social media policies 290 Disciplinary measures 292 Offering Benefits 293 Looking at health insurance 293 Considering other benefits 293 Chapter 17: Running a Safe and Clean Restaurant 295 Making Sure Your Food is Safe 295 Blaming bacteria and viruses 296 Battling illness: Time and temperature 297 Preventing cross-contamination 299 Monitoring food safety outside the kitchen 299 Monitoring food safety outside the restaurant 300 Critical control points: Following HACCP guidelines 301 Staff education: Picking up food safety tools 301 Implementing proper hand-washing procedures 302 Keeping the Restaurant Clean 302 Getting cleaning supplies 303 Scheduling your cleaning 304 Opening and closing procedures 309 Taking Precautions to Protect Your Customers and Staff 310 Food allergies and other dietary concerns 310 First aid 312 Exits: In the event of an emergency 312 Providing a Pest-Free Place 313 Handling the Health Inspection 314 When the inspector arrives 315 During the inspection 315 Avoiding a bad inspection 316 Chapter 18: Building a Clientele 317 Understanding Who Your Customer is 318 Meeting and Exceeding Expectations 319 Turning Unsatisfied Guests into Repeat Customers 321 Recognizing unsatisfied guests 322 Making things right 324 Making Social Media Work for You 325 Chapter 19: Maintaining What You’ve Created 327 Evaluating Financial Performance 328 Daily business review 328 Income statement 330 Cash flow analysis 330 Evaluating Operations 332 Menu mix analysis 332 Purchasing and inventory analysis 335 Evaluating and Using Feedback 337 Paying attention to customer feedback 337 Responding to professional criticism and praise 339 Listening to employee feedback 342 Part 5: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Running a Restaurant 345 Running a Restaurant is Easy 345 I’ll Have a Place to Hang Out 346 I Can Trust My Brother-in-Law 346 The Neighbors Will Love Me 347 I’ve Been to Culinary School, So I’m Ready to Run the Show 347 I’m Going to Be a Celebrity Chef 347 My Chili Rocks, So I Should Open a Place 348 I Can Cut the Advertising Budget 348 Wraps are Here to Stay 348 I’ll Be Home for the Holidays 349 Chapter 21: Ten True Restaurant Stories That You Just Couldn’t Make Up 351 Déjà Vu All Over Again 351 Priceless 352 Free Pie Guy 352 Rat-atouille 352 Frosty the Newbie 353 Drinks are on Me 353 You Like My Tie? 353 Chefs Behaving Badly 354 Radio Fryer 354 (Coat) Check, Please! 354 Index 355

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Fathoming the Fundamentals of Electronics 5 Chapter 1: Introducing You to Electronics 7 Just What Is Electronics? 8 Checking Out Electric Current 9 Exploring an atom 9 Getting a charge out of protons and electrons 11 Identifying conductors and insulators 11 Mobilizing electrons to create current 12 Understanding Voltage 13 Let the force be with you 14 Why voltage needs to be different 14 Putting Electrical Energy to Work 15 Tapping into electrical energy 15 Working electrons deliver power 16 Using Circuits to Make Sure Electrons Arrive at Their Destination 17 Supplying Electrical Energy 18 Getting direct current from a battery 19 Using alternating current from a power plant 20 Transforming light into electricity 21 Using symbols to represent energy sources 22 Marveling at What Electrons Can Do 23 Creating good vibrations 23 Seeing is believing 23 Sensing and alarming 24 Controlling motion 24 Computing 24 Voice, video, and data communications 25 Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Explore Electronics 27 Getting the Tools You Need 28 Stocking Up on Essential Supplies 31 Getting Ready to Rumble 35 Using a Solderless Breadboard 35 Chapter 3: Running Around in Circuits 37 Comparing Closed, Open, and Short Circuits 38 Understanding Conventional Current Flow 40 Examining a Basic Circuit 41 Building the basic LED circuit 42 Examining voltages 44 Measuring current 49 Calculating power 50 Chapter 4: Making Connections 53 Creating Series and Parallel Circuits 53 Series connections 54 Parallel connections 56 Switching Electric Current On and Off 59 Controlling the action of a switch 60 Making the right contacts 61 Creating a Combination Circuit 62 Switching On the Power 66 What Do Circuits Look Like? 67 Part 2: Controlling Current With Components 71 Chapter 5: Meeting Up with Resistance 73 Resisting the Flow of Current 74 Resistors: Passive Yet Powerful 75 What are resistors used for? 76 Choosing a type of resistor: Fixed or variable 80 Reading into fixed resistors 82 Rating resistors according to power 86 Combining Resistors 88 Resistors in series 89 Resistors in parallel 91 Combining series and parallel resistors 93 Chapter 6: Obeying Ohm’s Law 95 Defining Ohm’s Law 95 Driving current through a resistance 95 It’s constantly proportional! 96 One law, three equations 97 Using Ohm’s Law to Analyze Circuits 98 Calculating current through a component 98 Calculating voltage across a component 99 Calculating an unknown resistance 101 Seeing Is Believing: Ohm’s Law Really Works! 102 What Is Ohm’s Law Really Good For? 105 Analyzing complex circuits 105 Designing and altering circuits 107 The Power of Joule’s Law 109 Using Joule’s Law to choose components 109 Joule and Ohm: perfect together 110 Chapter 7: Getting Charged Up about Capacitors 111 Capacitors: Reservoirs for Electrical Energy 112 Charging and Discharging Capacitors 113 Watching a capacitor charge 115 Opposing voltage change 118 Giving alternating current a pass 119 Discovering Uses for Capacitors 120 Characterizing Capacitors 121 Defining capacitance 121 Keeping an eye on the working voltage 123 Choosing the right dielectric for the job 123 Sizing up capacitor packaging 124 Being positive about capacitor polarity 124 Reading into capacitor values 125 Varying capacitance 127 Interpreting capacitor symbols 128 Combining Capacitors 128 Capacitors in parallel 128 Capacitors in series 129 Teaming Up with Resistors 130 Timing is everything 130 Calculating RC time constants 132 Varying the RC time constant 133 Chapter 8: Identifying with Inductors 137 Kissing Cousins: Magnetism and Electricity 138 Drawing the (flux) lines with magnets 138 Producing a magnetic field with electricity 139 Inducing current with a magnet 140 Introducing the Inductor: A Coil with a Magnetic Personality 141 Measuring inductance 142 Opposing current changes 142 Calculating the RL time constant 144 Keeping up with alternating current (or not!) 144 Behaving differently depending on frequency 144 Uses for Inductors 145 Using Inductors in Circuits 146 Reading inductance values 147 Combining shielded inductors 147 Tuning in to Radio Broadcasts 148 Resonating with RLC circuits 148 Ensuring rock-solid resonance with crystals 150 Influencing the Coil Next Door: Transformers 151 Letting unshielded coils interact 151 Isolating circuits from a power source 152 Stepping up, stepping down voltages 152 Chapter 9: Diving into Diodes 155 Are We Conducting or Aren’t We? 155 Sizing up semiconductors 156 Creating N-types and P-types 157 Joining N-types and P-types to create components 157 Forming a Junction Diode 158 Biasing the diode 159 Conducting current through a diode 160 Rating your diode 161 Identifying with diodes 161 Which end is up? 162 Using Diodes in Circuits 162 Rectifying AC 162 Regulating voltage with Zener diodes 164 Seeing the light with LEDs 165 Turning on an LED 167 Other uses of diodes 170 Chapter 10: Tremendously Talented Transistors 171 Transistors: Masters of Switching and Amplifying 172 Bipolar junction transistors 173 Field-effect transistors 174 Recognizing a transistor when you see one 175 Making all kinds of components possible 176 Examining How Transistors Work 176 Using a model to understand transistors 178 Operating a transistor 179 Amplifying Signals with a Transistor 180 Biasing the transistor so it acts like an amplifier 182 Controlling the voltage gain 182 Configuring transistor amplifier circuits 183 Switching Signals with a Transistor 184 Choosing Transistors 184 Important transistor ratings 185 Identifying transistors 186 Gaining Experience with Transistors 186 Amplifying current 186 The switch is on! 189 Chapter 11: Innovating with Integrated Circuits 191 Why ICs? 192 Linear, Digital, or Combination Plate? 193 Making Decisions with Logic 194 Beginning with bits 194 Processing data with gates 196 Simplifying gates with truth tables 199 Creating logical components 199 Using ICs 202 Identifying ICs with part numbers 202 Packaging is everything 202 Probing IC pinouts 205 Relying on IC datasheets 206 Using Your Logic 207 Seeing the light at the end of the NAND gate 208 Turning three NAND gates into an OR gate 209 Hanging Out with Some Popular ICs 211 Operational amplifiers 211 IC time machine: the 555 timer 213 Counting on the 4017 decade counter 220 Microcontrollers 221 Other popular ICs 222 Chapter 12: Acquiring Additional Parts 223 Making Connections 224 Choosing wires wisely 224 Plugging in to connectors 226 Powering Up 228 Turning on the juice with batteries 228 Getting power from the sun 232 Using wall power to supply higher DC current or voltage (not recommended) 232 Using Your Sensors 235 Seeing the light 235 Capturing sound with microphones 236 Feeling the heat 238 More energizing input transducers 238 Experiencing the Outcome of Electronics 239 Speaking of speakers 240 Sounding off with buzzers 241 Creating good vibrations with DC motors 242 Part 3: Getting Serious About Electronics 245 Chapter 13: Preparing Your Lab and Ensuring Your Safety 247 Picking a Place to Practice Electronics 248 The top ingredients for a great lab 248 Workbench basics 249 Acquiring Tools and Supplies 250 Amassing a multimeter 250 Stockpiling soldering equipment 251 Hoarding hand tools 253 Collecting cloths and cleansers 254 Loading up on lubricants 255 Stocking up on sticky stuff 256 Other tools and supplies 256 Stocking Up on Parts and Components 258 Solderless breadboards 258 Circuit-building starter kit 259 Adding up the extras 261 Organizing all your parts 262 Protecting You and Your Electronics 262 Understanding that electricity can really hurt 262 Soldering safely 268 Avoiding static like the plague 268 Chapter 14: Interpreting Schematics 273 What’s a Schematic and Why Should I Care? 274 Seeing the Big Picture 274 It’s all about your connections 275 Looking at a simple battery circuit 276 Recognizing Symbols of Power 277 Showing where the power is 277 Marking your ground 280 Labeling Circuit Components 281 Analog electronic components 283 Digital logic and IC components 285 Miscellaneous components 286 Knowing Where to Take Measurements 288 Exploring a Schematic 288 Alternative Schematic Drawing Styles 290 Chapter 15: Building Circuits 293 Taking a Look at Solderless Breadboards 294 Exploring a solderless breadboard 295 Sizing up solderless breadboard varieties 297 Building Circuits with Solderless Breadboards 298 Preparing your parts and tools 298 Saving time with prestripped wires 299 Laying out your circuit 300 Avoiding damaged circuits 303 Soldering 101 304 Preparing to solder 304 Soldering for success 305 Inspecting the joint 306 Desoldering when necessary 307 Cooling after soldering 308 Practicing safe soldering 308 Creating a Permanent Circuit 309 Exploring a printed circuit board 309 Relocating your circuit to a perfboard 310 Making a custom circuit board 312 Chapter 16: Mastering Your Multimeter to Measure Circuits 315 Multitasking with a Multimeter 316 It’s a voltmeter! 317 It’s an ammeter! 318 Ohm my! It’s an ohmmeter, too! 318 Exploring Multimeters 319 Choosing a style: analog or digital 319 Taking a closer look at a digital multimeter 320 Homing in on the range 322 Setting Up Your Multimeter 324 Operating Your Multimeter 325 Measuring voltage 326 Measuring current 327 Measuring resistance 329 Running other multimeter tests 336 Using a Multimeter to Check Your Circuits 336 Chapter 17: Putting Projects Together 339 Getting What You Need Right Off the Bat 340 Creating an LED Flasher Circuit 340 Exploring a 555 flasher 341 Building the LED flasher circuit 343 Checking your handiwork 345 Creating an LED Bike Flasher 346 Catching Intruders with a Light-Sensing Alarm 347 Assembling the light alarm parts list 349 Making your alarm work for you 350 Playing the C-Major Scale 350 Scaring Off the Bad Guys with a Siren 353 Scoping out the 555 siren parts list 354 How your warbler works 354 Building an Audio Amp with Volume Control 355 Creating Light Chasers 357 Building Light Chaser 1 358 Building Light Chaser 2 360 Red Light, Green Light, 1-2-3! 361 Part 4: The Part of Tens 365 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Explore Electronics Further 367 Surfing for Circuits 367 Getting a Jumpstart with Hobby Kits 368 Simulating Circuit Operation 368 Scoping Out Signals 368 Counting Up Those Megahertz 369 Generating a Variety of Signals 369 Exploring Basic Computer Architectures 369 Microcontrolling Your Environment 370 Getting a Taste of Raspberry Pi 370 Try, Fry, and Try Again 371 Chapter 19: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources 373 North America 373 All Electronics 374 Allied Electronics 374 Digi-Key 374 Electronic Goldmine 374 Jameco Electronics 375 Mouser Electronics 375 Parts Express 375 RadioShack 376 Outside North America 376 Premier Farnell (UK) 376 Maplin (UK) 376 What’s RoHS Compliance? 377 New or Surplus? 377 Glossary 379 Index 389

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