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John Wiley & Sons Inc Meriams Engineering Mechanics
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Introduction to Statics 1 1/1 Mechanics 1 1/2 Basic Concepts 2 1/3 Scalars and Vectors 2 1/4 Newton’s Laws 5 1/5 Units 6 1/6 Law of Gravitation 9 1/7 Accuracy, Limits, and Approximations 10 1/8 Problem Solving in Statics 11 1/9 Chapter Review 14 2 Force Systems 17 2/1 Introduction 17 2/2 Force 17 Section A Two-Dimensional Force Systems 20 2/3 Rectangular Components 20 2/4 Moment 26 2/5 Couple 31 2/6 Resultants 34 Section B Three-Dimensional Force Systems 37 2/7 Rectangular Components 37 2/8 Moment and Couple 41 2/9 Resultants 48 2/10 Chapter Review 54 3 Equilibrium 55 3/1 Introduction 55 Section A Equilibrium in Two Dimensions 56 3/2 System Isolation and the Free-Body Diagram 56 3/3 Equilibrium Conditions 66 Section B Equilibrium in Three Dimensions 74 3/4 Equilibrium Conditions 74 3/5 Chapter Review 82 4 Structures 83 4/1 Introduction 83 4/2 Plane Trusses 84 4/3 Method of Joints 86 4/4 Method of Sections 92 4/5 Space Trusses 96 4/6 Frames and Machines 99 4/7 Chapter Review 105 5 Distributed Forces 106 5/1 Introduction 106 Section A Centers of Mass and Centroids 108 5/2 Center of Mass 108 5/3 Centroids of Lines, Areas, and Volumes 110 5/4 Composite Bodies and Figures; Approximations 118 5/5 Theorems of Pappus 122 Section B Special Topics 125 5/6 Beams—External Effects 125 5/7 Beams—Internal Effects 128 5/8 Flexible Cables 135 5/9 Fluid Statics 143 5/10 Chapter Review 153 6 Friction 154 6/1 Introduction 154 Section A Frictional Phenomena 155 6/2 Types of Friction 155 6/3 Dry Friction 155 Section B Applications of Friction in Machines 164 6/4 Wedges 164 6/5 Screws 165 6/6 Journal Bearings 169 6/7 Thrust Bearings; Disk Friction 169 6/8 Flexible Belts 172 6/9 Rolling Resistance 173 6/10 Chapter Review 176 7 Virtual Work 177 7/1 Introduction 177 7/2 Work 177 7/3 Equilibrium 180 7/4 Potential Energy and Stability 188 7/5 Chapter Review 197 Appendix A Area Moments of Inertia 198 A/1 Introduction 198 A/2 Definitions 199 A/3 Composite Areas 206 A/4 ProducLts of Inertia and Rotation of Axes 209 Appendix B Mass Moments of Inertia 214 Appendix C Selected Topics of Mathematics 215 C/1 Introduction 215 C/2 Plane Geometry 215 C/3 Solid Geometry 216 C/4 Algebra 216 C/5 Analytic Geometry 217 C/6 Trigonometry 217 C/7 Vector Operations 218 C/8 Series 221 C/9 Derivatives 221 C/10 Integrals 222 C/11 Newton’s Method for Solving Intractable Equations 225 C/12 Selected Techniques for Numerical Integration 227 Appendix D Useful Tables 230 Table D/1 Physical Properties 230 Table D/2 Solar System Constants 231 Table D/3 Properties of Plane Figures 232 Table D/4 Properties of Homogeneous Solids 234 Table D/5 Conversion Factors; SI Units 238 Problems P-1 Index I-1 Problem Answers PA-1
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Pearson Education Limited Manufacturing Engineering and Technology in SI
Book SynopsisSerope Kalpakjian isprofessor emeritus of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, the IllinoisInstitute of Technology. He is the author of Mechanical Processing ofMaterials and co-author of Lubricants and Lubrication in MetalworkingOperations (with E.S. Nachtman). The first editions of his textbooks ManufacturingProcesses for Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Engineering andTechnology received the M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Textbook Award. Hehas conducted research in various areas of manufacturing, is the author ofnumerous technical papers and articles in handbooks and encyclopedias, and hasedited a number of conference proceedings. He also has been editor andco-editor of several technical journals and has served on various editorialboards, including the Encyclopedia Americana. Among various awards, Professor Kalpakjian has received theForging Industry Educational and Research Foundation Best Paper Award, theExceTable of ContentsGeneral Introduction I.1 What is Manufacturing? I.2 Product Design and Concurrent Engineering I.3 Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Disassembly, and Service I.4 Environmentally Conscious Design, Sustainable Manufacturing,and Product Life Cycle I.5 Selection of Materials I.6 Selection of Manufacturing Processes I.7 Computer-integrated Manufacturing I.8 Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management I.9 Lean Production and Agile Manufacturing I.10 Manufacturing Costs and Global Competition I.11 Trends in Manufacturing PART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS:BEHAVIOR AND MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES 1. The Structure of Metals 1.1 Introduction1.2 Types of Atomic Bonds1.3 The Crystal Structure of Metals1.4 Deformation and Strength of Single Crystals1.5 Grains and Grain Boundaries1.6 Plastic Deformation of Polycrystalline Metals1.7 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth 1.8 Cold, Warm, and Hot Working 2. Mechanical Behavior, Testing, and Manufacturing Properties ofMaterials 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Tension 2.3 Compression 2.4 Torsion 2.5 Bending (Flexure) 2.6 Hardness 2.7 Fatigue 2.8 Creep 2.9 Impact 2.10 Failure and Fracture of Materials 2.11 Residual Stresses 2.12 Work, Heat, and Temperature 3. Physical Properties of Materials 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Density 3.3 Melting Point 3.4 Specific Heat 3.5 Thermal Conductivity 3.6 Thermal Expansion 3.7 Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties 3.8 Corrosion Resistance 4. Metal Alloys: Their Structure and Strengthening by HeatTreatment 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Structure of Alloys 4.3 Phase Diagrams 4.4 The Iron-Carbon System 4.5 The Iron—Iron-carbide Phase Diagram and the Development ofMicrostructures in Steels 4.6 Cast Irons 4.7 Heat Treatment of Ferrous Alloys 4.8 Hardenability of Ferrous Alloys 4.9 Heat Treatment of Nonferrous Alloys and Stainless Steels 4.10 Case Hardening 4.11 Annealing 4.12 Heat-treating Furnaces and Equipment 4.13 Design Considerations for Heat Treating 5. Ferrous Metals and Alloys: Production, General Properties, andApplications 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Production of Iron and Steel 5.3 Casting of Ingots 5.4 Continuous Casting 5.5 Carbon and Alloy Steels 5.6 Stainless Steels 5.7 Tool and Die Steels 6. Nonferrous Metals and Alloys: Production, General Properties,and Applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys 6.3 Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys 6.4 Copper and Copper Alloys 6.5 Nickel and Nickel Alloys 6.6 Superalloys 6.7 Titanium and Titanium Alloys 6.8 Refractory Metals and Alloys 6.9 Beryllium 6.10 Zirconium 6.11 Lithium 6.12 Low-melting Alloys 6.13 Precious Metals 6.14 Shape-memory Alloys (Smart Materials) 6.15 Amorphous Alloys (Metallic Glasses) 6.16 Metal Foams and Metamaterials 6.17 Rare Earth Metals 7. Polymers: Structure, General Properties, and Applications 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Structure of Polymers 7.3 Thermoplastics 7.4 Thermosetting Plastics 7.5 Additives in Plastics 7.6 General Properties and Applications of Thermoplastics 7.7 General Properties and Applications of Thermosetting Plastics 7.8 Biodegradable Plastics 7.9 Elastomers (Rubbers) 8. Ceramics, Glass, Graphite, Diamond, and Nanomaterials:Structure, General Properties, and Applications 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The Structure of Ceramics 8.3 General Properties and Applications of Ceramics 8.4 Glasses 8.5 Glass Ceramics 8.6 Graphite 8.7 Diamond 8.8 Nanomaterials 9. Composite Materials: Structure, General Properties, andApplications 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The Structure of Reinforced Plastics 9.3 Properties of Reinforced Plastics 9.4 Applications of Reinforced Plastics 9.5 Metal-matrix Composites 9.6 Ceramic-matrix Composites 9.7 Other Composites PART II: METAL-CASTING PROCESSESAND EQUIPMENT 10. Fundamentals of Metal Casting 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Solidification of Metals 10.3 Fluid Flow 10.4 Fluidity of Molten Metal 10.5 Heat Transfer 10.6 Defects 11. Metal-casting Processes and Equipment 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Expendable-mold, Permanent-pattern Casting Processes 11.3 Expendable-mold, Expendable-pattern Casting Processes 11.4 Permanent-mold Casting Processes 11.5 Casting Techniques for Single-crystal Components 11.6 Rapid Solidification 11.7 Inspection of Castings 11.8 Melting Practice and Furnaces 11.9 Foundries and Foundry Automation 12. Metal Casting: Design, Materials, and Economics 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Design Considerations in Casting 12.3 Casting Alloys 12.4 Economics of Casting PART III: FORMING AND SHAPINGPROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT 13. Metal-rolling Processes and Equipment 13.1 Introduction 13.2 The Flat-rolling Process 13.3 Flat-rolling Practice 13.4 Rolling Mills 13.5 Various Rolling Processes and Mills 14. Metal-forging Processes and Equipment 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Open-die Forging 14.3 Impression-die and Closed-die Forging 14.4 Various Forging Operations 14.5 Forgeability of Metals; Forging Defects 14.6 Die Design, Die Materials, and Lubrication 14.7 Die-manufacturing Methods and Die Failure 14.8 Forging Machines 14.9 Economics of Forging 15. Metal Extrusion and Drawing Processes and Equipment 15.1 Introduction 15.2 The Extrusion Process 15.3 Hot Extrusion 15.4 Cold Extrusion 15.5 Extrusion Defects 15.6 Design Considerations 15.7 Extrusion Equipment 15.8 The Drawing Process 15.9 Drawing Practice 15.10 Drawing Defects and Residual Stresses 15.11 Drawing Equipment 16. Sheet-Metal Forming Processes and Equipment 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Shearing 16.3 Sheet-metal Characteristics and Formability 16.4 Formability Tests for Sheet Metals 16.5 Bending Sheets, Plates, and Tubes 16.6 Miscellaneous Bending and Related Forming Operations 16.7 Deep Drawing 16.8 Rubber Forming and Hydroforming 16.9 Spinning 16.10 Superplastic Forming 16.11 Hot Stamping 16.12 Specialized Forming Processes 16.13 Manufacturing of Metal Honeycomb Structures 16.14 Design Considerations in Sheet-metal Forming 16.15 Equipment for Sheet-metal Forming 16.16 Economics of Sheet-forming Operations 17. Powder Metal Processes and Equipment 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Production of Metal Powders 17.3 Compaction of Metal Powders 17.4 Sintering 17.5 Secondary and Finishing Operations 17.6 Design Considerations 17.7 Economics of Powder Metallurgy 18. Ceramics, Glasses, and Superconductors: Processing andEquipment 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Shaping Ceramics 18.3 Forming and Shaping of Glass 18.4 Techniques for Strengthening and Annealing Glass 18.5 Design Considerations for Ceramics and Glasses 18.6 Processing of Superconductors 19. Plastics and Composite Materials: Forming and Shaping 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Extrusion 19.3 Injection Molding 19.4 Blow Molding 19.5 Rotational Molding 19.6 Thermoforming 19.7 Compression Molding 19.8 Transfer Molding 19.9 Casting 19.10 Foam Molding 19.11 Cold Forming and Solid-phase Forming 19.12 Processing Elastomers 19.13 Processing Polymer-matrix Composites 19.14 Processing Metal-matrix and Ceramic-matrix Composites 19.15 Design Considerations 19.16 Economics of Processing Plastics and Composite Materials 20. Additive Manufacturing 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Additive Manufacturing Methodology 20.3 Extrusion-based Processes 20.4 Photopolymerization 20.5 Material Jetting 20.6 Powder Bed Processes 20.7 Laminated-object Manufacturing 20.8 Miscellaneous Processes 20.9 Emerging AM Applications 20.10 Direct Manufacturing and Rapid Tooling 20.11 Design for Additive Manufacturing 20.12 Additive Manufacturing Economics PART IV: MACHINING PROCESSES ANDMACHINE TOOLS 21. Fundamentals of Machining 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Mechanics of Cutting 21.3 Cutting Forces and Power 21.4 Temperatures in Cutting 21.5 Tool Life: Wear and Failure 21.6 Surface Finish and Integrity 21.7 Machinability 22. Cutting-Tool Materials and Cutting Fluids 22.1 Introduction 22.2 High-speed Steels 22.3 Cast-cobalt Alloys 22.4 Carbides 22.5 Coated Tools 22.6 Alumina-based Ceramics 22.7 Cubic Boron Nitride 22.8 Silicon-Nitride-based Ceramics 22.9 Diamond 22.10 Whisker-reinforced Materials and Nanomaterials 22.11 Tool Costs and Reconditioning of Tools 22.12 Cutting Fluids 23. Machining Processes: Turning and Hole Making 23.1 Introduction 23.2 The Turning Process 23.3 Lathes and Lathe Operations 23.4 Boring and Boring Machines 23.5 Drilling, Drills, and Drilling Machines 23.6 Reaming and Reamers 23.7 Tapping and Taps 24. Machining Processes: Milling, Broaching, Sawing, Filing, andGear Manufacturing 24.1 Introduction 24.2 Milling and Milling Machines 24.3 Planing and Shaping 24.4 Broaching and Broaching Machines 24.5 Sawing 24.6 Filing 24.7 Gear Manufacturing by Machining 25. Machining Centers, Machine-tool Structures, and MachiningEconomics 25.1 Introduction 25.2 Machining Centers 25.3 Machine-tool Structures 25.4 Vibration and Chatter in Machining Operations 25.5 High-speed Machining 25.6 Hard Machining 25.7 Ultraprecision Machining 25.8 Machining Economics 26. Abrasive Machining and Finishing Operations 26.1 Introduction 26.2 Abrasives and Bonded Abrasives 26.3 The Grinding Process 26.4 Grinding Operations and Machines 26.5 Design Considerations for Grinding 26.6 Ultrasonic Machining 26.7 Finishing Operations 26.8 Deburring Operations 26.9 Economics of Abrasive Machining and Finishing Operations 27. Advanced Machining Processes 27.1 Introduction 27.2 Chemical Machining 27.3 Electrochemical Machining 27.4 Electrochemical Grinding 27.5 Electrical-discharge Machining 27.6 Laser-beam Machining 27.7 Electron-beam Machining 27.8 Water-jet Machining 27.9 Abrasive-jet Machining 27.10 Hybrid Machining Systems 27.11 Economics of Advanced Machining Processes PART V: MICROMANUFACTURING ANDFABRICATION OF MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES 28. Fabrication of Microelectronic Devices 28.1 Introduction 28.2 Clean Rooms 28.3 Semiconductors and Silicon 28.4 Crystal Growing and Wafer Preparation 28.5 Film Deposition 28.6 Oxidation 28.7 Lithography 28.8 Etching 28.9 Diffusion and Ion Implantation 28.10 Metallization and Testing 28.11 Wire Bonding and Packaging 28.12 Yield and Reliability 28.13 Printed Circuit Boards 28.14 Roll-to-Roll Printing of Flexible Electronics 28.15 Flexible Hybrid Electronics 29. Fabrication of Microelectromechanical Devices and Systems andNanoscale Manufacturing 29.1 Introduction 29.2 Micromachining of MEMS Devices 29.3 Electroforming-based Processes 29.4 Solid Free-form Fabrication of Devices 29.5 Mesoscale Manufacturing 29.6 Nanoscale Manufacturing PART VI: JOINING PROCESSES ANDEQUIPMENT 30. Fusion Welding Processes 30.1 Introduction 30.2 Oxyfuel–Gas Welding 30.3 Arc-welding Processes: Nonconsumable Electrode 30.4 Arc-welding Processes: Consumable Electrode 30.5 Electrodes for Arc Welding 30.6 Electron-beam Welding 30.7 Laser-beam Welding 30.8 Cutting 30.9 The Weld Joint, Quality, and Testing 30.10 Joint Design and Process Selection 31. Solid-State Welding Processes 31.1 Introduction 31.2 Cold Welding and Roll Bonding 31.3 Ultrasonic Welding 31.4 Friction Welding 31.5 Resistance Welding 31.6 Explosion Welding 31.7 Diffusion Bonding 31.8 Economics of Welding Operations 32. Brazing, Soldering, Adhesive-bonding, and Mechanical FasteningProcesses 32.1 Introduction 32.2 Brazing 32.3 Soldering 32.4 Adhesive Bonding 32.5 Mechanical Fastening 32.6 Joining Plastics, Ceramics, and Glasses 32.7 Economics of Joining Operations PART VII: SURFACE TECHNOLOGY 33. Surface Roughness and Measurement; Friction, Wear, andLubrication 33.1 Introduction 33.2 Surface Structure and Integrity 33.3 Surface Texture and Roughness 33.4 Friction 33.5 Wear 33.6 Lubrication 33.7 Metalworking Fluids and Their Selection 34. Surface Treatments, Coatings, and Cleaning 34.1 Introduction 34.2 Mechanical Surface Treatments 34.3 Mechanical Plating and Cladding 34.4 Case Hardening and Hard Facing 34.5 Thermal Spraying 34.6 Vapor Deposition 34.7 Ion Implantation and Diffusion Coating 34.8 Laser Treatments 34.9 Electroplating, Electroless Plating, and Electroforming 34.10 Conversion Coatings 34.11 Hot Dipping 34.12 Porcelain Enameling; Ceramic and Organic Coatings 34.13 Diamond Coating and Diamondlike Carbon 34.14 Surface Texturing 34.15 Painting 34.16 Cleaning of Surfaces PART VIII: ENGINEERING METROLOGY,INSTRUMENTATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 35. Surface Treatments, Coatings, and Cleaning 35.1 Introduction 35.2 Measurement Standards 35.3 Geometric Features of Parts: Analog and Digital Measurements 35.4 Traditional Measuring Methods and Instruments 35.5 Modern Measuring Instruments and Machines 35.6 Automated Measurement 35.7 General Characteristics and Selection of MeasuringInstruments 35.8 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 36. Quality Assurance, Testing, and Inspection 36.1 Introduction 36.2 Product Quality 36.3 Quality Assurance 36.4 Total Quality Management 36.5 Taguchi Methods 36.6 The ISO and QS Standards 36.7 Statistical Methods of Quality Control 36.8 Statistical Process Control 36.9 Reliability of Products and Processes 36.10 Nondestructive Testing 36.11 Destructive Testing 36.12 Automated Inspection PART IX: MANUFACTURING IN ACOMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 37. Automation of Manufacturing Processes and Operations 37.1 Introduction 37.2 Automation 37.3 Numerical Control 37.4 Adaptive Control 37.5 Material Handling and Movement 37.6 Industrial Robots 37.7 Sensor Technology 37.8 Flexible Fixturing 37.9 Assembly Systems 37.10 Design Considerations for Fixturing, Assembly, Disassembly,and Servicing 37.11 Economic Considerations 38. Computer-aided Manufacturing 38.1 Introduction 38.2 Manufacturing Systems 38.3 Computer-integrated Manufacturing 38.4 Computer-aided Design and Engineering 38.5 Computer-aided Manufacturing 38.6 Computer-aided Process Planning 38.7 Computer Simulation of Manufacturing Processes and Systems 38.8 Group Technology 39. Computer-integrated Manufacturing Systems 39.1 Introduction 39.2 Cellular Manufacturing 39.3 Flexible Manufacturing Systems 39.4 Mass Customization 39.5 Holonic Manufacturing 39.6 Just-in-time Production 39.7 Lean Manufacturing 39.8 Communications Networks in Manufacturing 39.9 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 39.10 Economic Considerations 40. Product Design and Manufacturing in a Competitive Environment 40.1 Introduction 40.2 Product Design 40.3 Product Quality 40.4 Life-cycle Assessment and Sustainable Manufacturing 40.5 Energy Consumption in Manufacturing 40.6 Material Selection for Products 40.7 Material Substitution 40.8 Manufacturing Process Capabilities 40.9 Process Selection 40.10 ManufacturingCosts and Cost Reduction
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Quercus Publishing Its a Farming Thing
Book Synopsis''A lot of those old sayings, ''Red sky at night...'' and so on, are based on real knowledge. Not that red sky at night really does mean shepherd''s delight - the only thing that''s ever going to delight a shepherd is changing their job and not having to work with sheep any more.'' Kaleb Cooper - star of hit TV show Clarkson''s Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author - has been catapulted into the limelight and his new book, Life According to Kaleb, he shares the highs, lows and unexpected adventures of life at Diddly Squat from wrestling with temperamental tractors to dodging the wrath of cantankerous cows and after all that why he still believes he has the best job in the world. Kaleb reveals his true, loveable, funny and down-to-earth self, with deadpan gags and unique observations that will have you crying with laughter. Utterly hilarious, this is Kaleb as you know and love him, telling the story of how he has become one of the
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Offensive Cyber Operations: Understanding
Book SynopsisCyber-warfare is often discussed, but rarely truly seen. When does an intrusion turn into an attack, and what does that entail? How do nations fold offensive cyber operations into their strategies? Operations against networks mostly occur to collect intelligence, in peacetime. Understanding the lifecycle and complexity of targeting adversary networks is key to doing so effectively in conflict. Rather than discussing the spectre of cyber war, Daniel Moore seeks to observe the spectrum of cyber operations. By piecing together operational case studies, military strategy and technical analysis, he shows that modern cyber operations are neither altogether unique, nor entirely novel. Offensive cyber operations are the latest incarnation of intangible warfare--conflict waged through non-physical means, such as the information space or the electromagnetic spectrum. Not all offensive operations are created equal. Some are slow-paced, clandestine infiltrations requiring discipline and patience for a big payoff; others are short-lived attacks meant to create temporary tactical disruptions. This book first seeks to understand the possibilities, before turning to look at some of the most prolific actors: the United States, Russia, China and Iran. Each has their own unique take, advantages and challenges when attacking networks for effect.Trade Review'An extremely valuable resource that cuts through the noise to explain in detail and with precision what cyber warfare truly entails.' -- International Affairs‘A detailed analysis of some of [the] globe's biggest actors in the field of “offensive cyber operations”.’ -- Cyber Warfare Review'One of the most insightful and thought-provoking books on the conduct and practice of cyber war.' -- Joshua C. Huminski, National Security Institute‘A fascinating read, full of detail that is communicated effectively for non-cyber professionals as well as those involved in cyber operations.’ -- Writerly Witterings blog'This deeply researched book, written by one of the most authoritative, experienced and creative voices in the wider infosec community, is an inspiration and a revelation. Its core conceptual contribution is the long-overdue distinction between presence-based and event-based offensive operations. Moore’s analysis and findings will shape the debate on cyberwar for years to come.' -- Thomas Rid, Professor of Strategic Studies, Johns Hopkins University, and author of Cyber War Will Not Take Place'No national cyber programme is the same--Moore's work illustrates the complexities of offensive cyber operations through the lenses of the most capable nations who employ them, their strategic goals and their methods for doing so. A very useful framework!' -- Lauren Zabierek, Executive Director of the Cyber Project, Belfer Center, Harvard Kennedy School'Through embedding the subject in a historical lineage of signals intelligence and electronic warfare, Moore distils the true novelties as well as the continuities of the use of offensive cyber capabilities in warfare. Moore not only analyses the use of offensive cyber operations by military powers today, but also offers us a glimpse of what is to come.' -- Florian J. Egloff, author of Semi-State Actors in Cybersecurity'Moore possesses an acute historical sensitivity and a scholar-practitioner's keen eye. This book cuts through the noise to explain military cyber operations with clarity and insight. An essential read for everyone interested in the complex battlespaces of twenty-first-century warfare.' -- Tim Stevens, Senior Lecturer in Global Security, Department of War Studies, and head of the King's Cyber Security Research Group, King's College London
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Seamanship in the Age of Sail
Book SynopsisNumerous successful reprints of contemporary works on rigging and seamanship indicate the breadth of interest in the lost art of handling square-rigged ships. Modelmakers, marine painters and enthusiasts need to know not only how the ships were rigged but how much sail was set in each condition of wind and sea, how the various manoeuvres were carried out, and the intricacies of operations like reefing sails or ''catting'' an anchor. Contemporary treatises such as Brady''s Kedge Anchor in the USA or Darcy Lever''s Sheet Anchor in Britain tell only half the story, for they were training manuals intended to be used at sea in conjunction with practical experiences and often only cover officially-condoned practices. This book, on the other hand, is a modern, objective appraisal of the evidence, concerned with the actualities as much as the theory. The author has studied virtually every manual published about seamanship over a period of nearly four centuries. This gives the book a completelyTrade ReviewOne of the most definitive accounts of the remarkable development of seamanship techniques between 1600 and 1860. * Nautilus Telegraph *
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Satellite Communications
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xi About the Authors xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 A Brief History of Satellite Communications 5 1.3 Satellite Communications in 2018 9 1.4 Overview of Satellite Communications 11 1.5 Summary 14 1.6 Organization of This Book 15 References 16 2 Orbital Mechanics and Launchers 17 2.1 Introduction 17 2.2 Achieving a Stable Orbit 17 2.3 Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion 23 2.4 Describing the Orbit of a Satellite 25 2.5 Locating the Satellite in the Orbit 27 2.6 Locating the Satellite with Respect to the Earth 29 2.7 Orbital Elements 31 2.8 Look Angle Determination 33 2.9 Orbital Perturbations 42 2.10 Orbit Determination 46 2.11 Space Launch Vehicles and Rockets 47 2.12 Placing Satellites Into Geostationary Orbit 56 2.13 Orbital Effects in Communications Systems Performance 59 2.14 Manned Space Vehicles 62 2.15 Summary 64 Exercises 65 References 68 3 Satellites 71 3.1 Satellite Subsystems 72 3.2 Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) 75 3.3 Telemetry, Tracking, Command, and Monitoring (TTC&M) 84 3.4 Power Systems 88 3.5 Communications Subsystems 90 3.6 Satellite Antennas 100 3.7 Equipment Reliability and Space Qualification 107 3.8 Summary 113 Exercises 114 References 116 4 Satellite Link Design 119 4.1 Introduction 119 4.2 Transmission Theory 125 4.3 System Noise Temperature and G/T Ratio 130 4.4 Design of Downlinks 142 4.5 Ku-Band GEO Satellite Systems 149 4.6 Uplink Design 158 4.7 Design for Specified CNR: Combining CNR and C/I Values in Satellite Links 163 4.8 System Design for Specific Performance 167 4.9 Summary 188 Exercises 189 References 193 5 Digital Transmission and Error Control 195 5.1 Digital Transmission 197 5.2 Implementing Zero ISI Transmission in the Time Domain 215 5.3 Probability of Error in Digital Transmission 221 5.4 Digital Transmission of Analog Signals 231 5.5 Time Division Multiplexing 241 5.6 Packets, Frames, and Protocols 243 5.7 Error Control 246 5.8 Summary 264 Exercises 266 References 269 6 Modulation and Multiple Access 271 6.1 Introduction 271 6.2 Digital Modulation 273 6.3 Multiple Access 287 6.4 Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) 291 6.5 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) 308 6.6 Synchronization in TDMA Networks 317 6.7 Transmitter Power in TDMA Networks 319 6.8 Star and Mesh Networks 323 6.9 Onboard Processing 324 6.10 Demand Assignment Multiple Access (DAMA) 329 6.11 Random Access (RA) 333 6.12 Packet Radio Systems and Protocols 334 6.13 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 337 6.14 Summary 348 Exercises 349 References 352 7 Propagation Effects and Their Impact on Satellite-Earth Links 355 7.1 Introduction 355 7.2 Propagation Phenomena 358 7.3 Quantifying Attenuation and Depolarization 359 7.4 Propagation Effects That are Not Associated with Hydrometeors 367 7.5 Rain and Ice Effects 372 7.6 Prediction of Rain Attenuation 380 7.7 Prediction of XPD 390 7.8 Propagation Impairment Countermeasures 399 7.9 Summary 404 Exercises 405 References 408 8 Low Throughput Systems and Small Satellites 411 8.1 Introduction 411 8.2 Small Satellites 413 8.3 Operational Use of SmallSats 436 8.4 Low Throughput Mobile Communications Satellite Systems 440 8.5 VSAT Systems 444 8.6 Signal Formats 461 8.7 System Aspects 469 8.8 Time Over Coverage 470 8.9 Orbital Debris 471 8.10 Summary 472 Exercises 473 References 475 9 NGSO Satellite Systems 481 9.1 Introduction 481 9.2 Orbit Considerations 485 9.3 Coverage and Frequency Considerations 501 9.4 System Considerations 523 9.5 Operational and Proposed NGSO Constellation Designs 526 9.6 System Design Example 534 9.7 Summary 535 Exercises 537 References 539 10 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television and Radio 543 10.1 C-Band and Ku-Band Home Satellite TV 545 10.2 Digital DBS-TV 545 10.3 DVB-S and DVB-S2 Standards 556 10.4 DBS-TV System Design 569 10.5 DBS-TV Link Budget for DVB-S and DVB-S2 Receivers 572 10.6 Second Generation DBS-TV Satellite Systems Using DVB-S2 Signal Format 575 10.7 Master Control Station and Uplink 576 10.8 Installation of DBS-TV Antennas 577 10.9 Satellite Radio Broadcasting 578 10.10 Summary 583 Exercises 584 References 586 11 Satellite Internet 589 11.1 History of Satellite Internet Access 589 11.2 Geostationary Satellite Internet Access 592 11.3 NGSO Satellite Systems 604 11.4 Link Budgets for NGSO Systems 613 11.5 Packets and Protocols for NGSO Systems 618 11.6 Gateways, User Terminals, and Onboard Processing Satellites 622 11.7 Total Capacity of OneWeb and SpaceX Proposed NGSO Constellations 625 11.8 End of Life Disposal of NGSO Satellites 625 11.9 Comparison of Spot Beam Coverage of GSO and LEO Internet Access Satellites 626 11.10 User Terminal Antennas for Ku-Band, Ka-Band, and V-Band 627 11.11 Summary 628 Exercises 629 References 629 12 Satellite Navigation and the Global Positioning System 633 12.1 The Global Positioning System 634 12.2 Radio and Satellite Navigation 637 12.3 GPS Position Location Principles 640 12.4 GPS Codes and Frequencies 644 12.5 Satellite Signal Acquisition 648 12.6 GPS Signal Levels 658 12.7 GPS Navigation Message 662 12.8 GPS C/A Code Standard Positioning System Accuracy 663 12.9 Differential GPS 667 12.10 Denial of Service: Jamming and Spoofing 669 12.11 ADS-B and Air Traffic Control 672 12.12 GPS Modernization 673 12.13 Summary 675 Exercises 676 References 677 Glossary 681 Appendix A Decibels in Communications Engineering 691 Appendix B Antennas 695 Appendix C Complementary Error Function erfc(x) and Q FunctionQ(z) 715 Appendix D Digital Transmission of Analog Signals 719 Index 731
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McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Heat And Mass Transfer, 6th Edition, Si Units
Book SynopsisHeat and Mass Transfer–Fundamentals & Applications, 6e in SI Units, is a textbook for practical-oriented heat transfer course offered to engineering students. It has a perfect blend of fundamentals and applications. It covers the standard topics of heat transfer with emphasis on physics and physical arguments.The text is designed to develop a deeper understanding of the subject and encourage creative thinking. With numerous real-world examples, the book enhances intuitive skill among students and help them confidently apply their knowledge.McGraw Hill’s Connect is also available as an optional add on item. Connect is an integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver exactly what they need, when they need it, and how they need it so that class time is more effective. Connect allows instructors to assign assignments and tests easily and automatically grades and records scores of the student’s work.HIGHLIGHTSTable of Contents1) Introduction and Basic Concepts2)Heat Conduction Equation3)Steady Heat Conduction4)Transient Heat Conduction5)Numerical Methods in Heat Conduction6)Fundamentals of Convection7)External Forced Convection8)Internal Forced Convection9)Natural Convection10)Boiling and Condensation11)Heat Exchangers12)Fundamentals of Thermal Radiation13)Radiation Heat Transfer14)Mass Transfer15)Cooling of Electronic Equipment (Online Chapter)16)Heating and Cooling of Buildings (Online Chapter)17)Refrigeration and Freezing of Foods (Online Chapter)Appendix- Property Tables and Charts
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Aircraft Carrier Hiryu
Book SynopsisA uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway.Hiryu was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1930s. Her aircraft supported the Japanese invasion of French Indochina in mid-1940 and during the first month of the Pacific War, she took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Wake Island. She supported the conquest of the Dutch East Indies in January 1942 and her aircraft bombed Darwin, Australia, and continued to assist in the Dutch East Indies campaign. In April, Hiryu''s aircraft helped sink two British heavy cruisers and several merchant ships during the Indian Ocean raid. After a brief refit, Hiryu and three other fleet carriers of the First Air Fleet participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. After bombarding American forces on the atoll, the carriers were attacked by aircraft from Midway and the Trade ReviewI have seen similar books with 3D artwork before, but nothing has come close the sheer detail and quantity to be found in this one. Simply stunning book. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *Stefan Draminski has done an incredible job of creating a coherent set of ship’s plans, drawing on original documents from the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, as well as providing a potted history of Japanese carrier development and the career of Hiryu herself. -- Joe Coles * HushKit Magazine *An excellent and detailed guide -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer Magazine *Draminski has ably put together a book that is highly detailed but accessible -- James Bosbotinis * The Naval Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Technical Description History Primary Views The Drawings: A General arrangements B Hull structure C Superstructure D Rig E Armament F Fittings G Aircraft H Boats
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Pan Macmillan Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial
Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Business Book of the Year.Scary Smart will teach you how to navigate the scary and inevitable intrusion of Artificial Intelligence, with an accessible blueprint for creating a harmonious future alongside AI. From Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer at Google [X] and bestselling author of Solve for Happy.Technology is putting our humanity at risk to an unprecedented degree. This book is not for engineers who write the code or the policy makers who claim they can regulate it. This is a book for you. Because, believe it or not, you are the only one that can fix it. – Mo GawdatArtificial intelligence is smarter than humans. It can process information at lightning speed and remain focused on specific tasks without distraction. AI can see into the future, predict outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong and cause harm?The answer is us: the human beings who write the code and teach AI to mimic our behaviour. Scary Smart explains how to fix the current trajectory now, to make sure that the AI of the future can preserve our species. This book offers a blueprint, pointing the way to what we can do to safeguard ourselves, those we love, and the planet itself.'No one ever regrets reading anything Mo Gawdat has written.' – Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method and host of the podcast Ctrl Alt DeleteTrade ReviewMo Gawdat is my life guru. His writing, his ideas and his generosity in sharing them has changed my life for the better in so many ways. Everything he writes is an enlightening education in how to be human. -- Elizabeth DayMo is an exquisite writer and speaker with deep expertise of technology . . . This book will teach you how to navigate the scary and inevitable intrusion of AI as well as who really is in control. Us. -- Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, Founder of "The Doctor's Kitchen"A proactive and bold read that provides the shake that humans need to take back our agency over AI, and therefore the fate of the world as we see it. -- Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining Humans: What Science Can Teach Us About Life, Love and RelationshipsA brilliant mind . . . Mo takes us on a whirlwind exploration of the fast-approaching singularity, and offers a desperate last chance to have a say in the future of humanity. Read this book! -- Tim Ash, bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal BrainNo one ever regrets reading anything Mo Gawdat has written. -- Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method and host of award-winning podcast Ctrl Alt DeleteScary Smart is unlike anything I’ve ever read . . . What Mo does is help us analyze what it means to be human, by looking at what can or cannot happen with the rise of artificial intelligence. -- Poppy Jamie, author and founder of Happy Not Perfect
£9.89
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ethics Technology and Engineering
Book SynopsisExplore the moral and ethical issues which arise at the intersection of novel technology and engineering In Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of some of the toughest ethical questions found at the crossroads of engineering and technology. The book demonstrates the skills necessary to effectively grapple with ethical issues that arise from the practice of engineering. The authors introduce the ethical cycle, a unique and systematic approach to dealing with ethical problems. They utilize numerous real-life case studies from the United States, Europe, and elsewhere to shed important light on the ethical issues that arise in the daily work of practicing engineers. They also provide a comprehensive overview of various ethical frameworks used in engineering, including utilitarianism, deontological ethics, virtue ethics, Ubuntu, and Confucianism. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to a practice-oriented approach to ethical decision-making in engineeringComprehensive explorations of the ethical cycle, an approach that encourages students to consider a diversity of ethical viewpoints and come to reasoned and justified judgmentsPractical discussions of ethical issues in engineering design, technological risks, and moral responsibilityTreatments of sustainability and how it affects professionals working in engineering, as well as responsible innovationPerfect for engineers, technologists, and entrepreneurs, Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction will also benefit businesspeople and founders interested in the ethical implications of a variety of fascinating new technologies.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments x Introduction 1 1 The Responsibilities of Engineers 6 2 Codes of Conduct 37 3 Normative Ethics 70 4 The Ethical Cycle 121 5 Design for Values 145 6 Ethical Aspects of Technical Risks 182 7 The Distribution of Responsibility in Engineering 213 8 Sustainability, Ethics, and Technology 241 9 Responsible Innovation 265 Appendix I: Engineering Qualifications and Organizations in a Number of Countries 294 Appendix II: NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers 301 Appendix III: ENGINEERS EUROPE Position Paper on Code of Conduct: Ethics and Conduct of Professional Engineers 306 Appendix IV: Examples of Corporate Codes of Conduct 308 Appendix V: DSM Alert Royal DSM Whistleblower Policy 314 Appendix VI: Cases 321 References 336 Index of Cases 352 Index 353
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Cengage Learning, Inc Environmental Science
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Cengage Learning, Inc Living in the Environment
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: HUMANS AND SUSTAINABILITY: AN OVERVIEW. 1. The Environment and Sustainability. PART II: SCIENCE, ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES, AND SUSTAINABILITY. 2. Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems. 3. Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work? 4. Biodiversity and Evolution. 5. Species Interactions, Ecological Succession, and Population Control. 6. The Human Population. 7. Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity. 8. Aquatic Biodiversity. PART III: SUSTAINING BIODIVERSITY. 9. Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Species. 10. Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Saving Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services. 11. Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity: Saving Aquatic Systems and Ecosystem Services. PART IV: SUSTAINING NATURAL RESOURCES. 12. Food Production and the Environment. 13. Water Resources. 14. Geology and Mineral Resources. 15. Nonrenewable Energy. 16. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. PART V: SUSTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 17. Environmental Hazards and Human Health. 18. Air Pollution and Ozone Depletion. 19. Climate Change. 20. Water Pollution. 21. Solid and Hazardous Waste. 22. Urbanization and Sustainability. PART VI: SUSTAINING HUMAN SOCIETIES. 23. Economics, Environment, and Sustainability. 24. Politics, Environment, and Sustainability. 25. Environmental Worldviews, Ethics, and Sustainability. Glossary. Index.
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Fernhurst Books Limited Logbook for Cruising Under Power
Book SynopsisThe first cruising logbook for navigators of powerboats. Suitable for both planing and displacement craft. Beautifully presented with gold blocking on the cover.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to use this logbook; Suggested symbols; Radio log; Passage log; Engine & fuel log; Waypoint list; Safety equipment record; Equipment serial numbers; Stores inventory; Stowage plan; Visitors' book / crew list; Radio distress procedure
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Hachette Books The Kill Chain
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Design and Analysis of Experiments EMEA Edition
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface iii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Strategy of Experimentation 1 1.2 Some Typical Applications of Experimental Design 7 1.3 Basic Principles 11 1.4 Guidelines for Designing Experiments 13 1.5 A Brief History of Statistical Design 19 1.6 Summary: Using Statistical Techniques in Experimentation 20 2 Simple Comparative Experiments 22 2.1 Introduction 22 2.2 Basic Statistical Concepts 23 2.3 Sampling and Sampling Distributions 27 2.4 Inferences About the Differences in Means, Randomized Designs 32 2.5 Inferences About the Differences in Means, Paired Comparison Designs 47 2.6 Inferences About the Variances of Normal Distributions 52 3 Experiments with a Single Factor: The Analysis of Variance 55 3.1 An Example 55 3.2 The Analysis of Variance 58 3.3 Analysis of the Fixed Effects Model 59 3.4 Model Adequacy Checking 68 3.5 Practical Interpretation of Results 76 3.6 Sample Computer Output 89 3.7 Determining Sample Size 93 3.8 Other Examples of Single-Factor Experiments 95 3.9 The Random Effects Model 101 3.10 The Regression Approach to the Analysis of Variance 109 3.11 Nonparametric Methods in the Analysis of Variance 113 4 Randomized Blocks, Latin Squares, and Related Designs 115 4.1 The Randomized Complete Block Design 115 4.2 The Latin Square Design 133 4.3 The Graeco-Latin Square Design 140 4.4 Balanced Incomplete Block Designs 142 5 Introduction to Factorial Designs 152 5.1 Basic Definitions and Principles 152 5.2 The Advantage of Factorials 155 5.3 The Two-Factor Factorial Design 156 5.4 The General Factorial Design 174 5.5 Fitting Response Curves and Surfaces 179 5.6 Blocking in a Factorial Design 188 6 The 2k Factorial Design 194 6.1 Introduction 194 6.2 The 22 Design 195 6.3 The 23 Design 203 6.4 The General 2k Design 215 6.5 A Single Replicate of the 2k Design 218 6.6 Additional Examples of Unreplicated 2k Designs 231 6.7 2k Designs are Optimal Designs 243 6.8 The Addition of Center Points to the 2k Design 248 6.9 Why We Work with Coded Design Variables 253 7 Blocking and Confounding in the 2k Factorial Design 256 7.1 Introduction 256 7.2 Blocking a Replicated 2k Factorial Design 256 7.3 Confounding in the 2k Factorial Design 259 7.4 Confounding the 2k Factorial Design in Two Blocks 259 7.5 Another Illustration of Why Blocking is Important 267 7.6 Confounding the 2k Factorial Design in Four Blocks 268 7.7 Confounding the 2k Factorial Design in 2p Blocks 270 7.8 Partial Confounding 271 8 Two-Level Fractional Factorial Designs 274 8.1 Introduction 274 8.2 The One-Half Fraction of the 2k Design 275 8.3 The One-Quarter Fraction of the 2k Design 290 8.4 The General 2k--pFractional Factorial Design 297 8.5 Alias Structures in Fractional Factorials and Other Designs 306 8.6 Resolution III Designs 308 8.7 Resolution IV and V Designs 322 8.8 Supersaturated Designs 329 8.9 Summary 331 9 Additional Design and Analysis Topics for Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs 332 9.1 The 3k Factorial Design 333 9.2 Confounding in the 3k Factorial Design 340 9.3 Fractional Replication of the 3k Factorial Design 345 9.4 Factorials with Mixed Levels 349 9.5 Nonregular Fractional Factorial Designs 352 9.6 Constructing Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs Using an Optimal Design Tool 369 10 Fitting Regression Models 382 10.1 Introduction 382 10.2 Linear Regression Models 383 10.3 Estimation of the Parameters in Linear Regression Models 384 10.4 Hypothesis Testing in Multiple Regression 395 10.5 Confidence Intervals in Multiple Regression 399 10.6 Prediction of New Response Observations 401 10.7 Regression Model Diagnostics 402 10.8 Testing for Lack of Fit 405 11 Response Surface Methods and Designs 408 11.1 Introduction to Response Surface Methodology 408 11.2 The Method of Steepest Ascent 411 11.3 Analysis of a Second-Order Response Surface 416 11.4 Experimental Designs for Fitting Response Surfaces 430 11.5 Experiments with Computer Models 454 11.6 Mixture Experiments 461 11.7 Evolutionary Operation 472 12 Robust Parameter Design and Process Robustness Studies 477 12.1 Introduction 477 12.2 Crossed Array Designs 479 12.3 Analysis of the Crossed Array Design 481 12.4 Combined Array Designs and the Response Model Approach 484 12.5 Choice of Designs 490 13 Experiments with Random Factors 493 13.1 Random Effects Models 493 13.2 The Two-Factor Factorial with Random Factors 494 13.3 The Two-Factor Mixed Model 500 13.4 Rules for Expected Mean Squares 505 13.5 Approximate F-Tests 508 13.6 Some Additional Topics on Estimation of Variance Components 512 14 Nested and Split-Plot Designs 518 14.1 The Two-Stage Nested Design 518 14.2 The General m-Stage Nested Design 528 14.3 Designs with Both Nested and Factorial Factors 530 14.4 The Split-Plot Design 534 14.5 Other Variations of the Split-Plot Design 540 15 Other Design and Analysis Topics (Available in e-text for students) W-1 Problems P-1 Appendix A-1 Table I. Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution A-2 Table II. Percentage Points of the t Distribution A-4 Table III. Percentage Points of the Χ 2 Distribution A-5 Table IV. Percentage Points of the F Distribution A-6 Table V. Percentage Points of the Studentized Range Statistic A-11 Table VI. Critical Values for Dunnett's Test for Comparing Treatments with a Control A-13 Table VII. Coefficients of Orthogonal Polynomials A-15 Table VIII. Alias Relationships for 2k--pFractional Factorial Designs with k ≤ 15 and n ≤ 64 A-16 OC Bibliography (Available in e-text for students) B-1 Index I-1
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Atlantic Crossing Guide 7th edition
Book Synopsis''I cannot imagine setting sail without it'' SAIL''A must for all aspiring ocean crossers'' Yachting WorldWe call it The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is still a mighty big pond to cross! Realising the dream of an Atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and lifelong. The Atlantic Crossing Guide is well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the Caribbean or to Europe from the United States. The better prepared you are the greater your chances of success. Packed full of the collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades, this new edition has been updated to include advice on: PREPARATIONS suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity equipment and maintenance advances in navigation and communications systems access to weather and routeing informaTrade ReviewI cannot imagine setting sail without it * SAIL magazine (US) *A vital part of the ship’s inventory * Sailing Today *A fantastic amount of information * Yachting Monthly *Well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage. Packed full of collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades. * All at Sea *Table of Contents1 Thinking it through 2 Preparing the boat 3 Creating a home from home 4 Navigation and communications 5 A happy ship 6 Keeping healthy 7 Dealing with risk 8 Protocol and paperwork 9 Atlantic weather, currents and route timing 10 The Atlantic coast of Europe 11 Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic coast of Morocco to Madeira and The Canaries 12 Cape Verde Islands, Senegal and The Gambia 13 Atlantic Ocean - Trade Wind Routes 14 Landfalls in the Caribbean 15 Routes across the Caribbean and landfall in Panama 16 The Caribbean Islands to Florida 17 Landfalls on the Atlantic coast of the USA - including entrances into the Intracoastal Waterway 18 Passages in the middle latitudes of the North Atlantic - including landfalls in Bermuda and the Azores 19 Passages and landfalls in the higher latitudes of the North Atlantic
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David & Charles Kawasaki Z1, Z/KZ900 & Z/KZ1000: Covers Z1, Z1A,
Book SynopsisThis manual is for all owners and enthusiasts of the legendary Kawasaki Z1 900, Z/KZ900 and Z1000 built between 1972 and 1980. The book covers the complete restoration of a 1976 KZ900, from the sourcing of the bike to its completion as a fully restored machine. Every area is covered starting with advice on the different models, spares availability, and where best to source a bike to restore. Every area of the restoration is then covered in full detail including the engine, frame, gearbox, wheels, suspension and forks, brakes, ancillaries, bodywork and electrics, accompanied by hundreds of clear colour photos to illustrate the text. Additional work on a 1974 Z1A model adds complementary information. What really sets this manual apart from the everyday however, is the style in which it is written: not as some dull and distant workshop manual but in a friendly, humorous manner by an enthusiast of many years who is able to involve and entertain the reader, as well as guiding them through the restoration process. This is the third restoration guide from Chris Rooke, whose previous works have been a massive hit with mechanics, enthusiasts and restorers throughout the world.Trade ReviewThe latest in possibly the best series of enthusiasts' restoration manuals ever published covers Kawasaki's legendary big fours that were produced from 1972 until 1980 in intricate detail. With help of no fewer than 794 full-colour photographs, Chris Rooke guides the lucky owners of these bulletproof classics through every aspect of bringing them back to their former glory. This beautifully produced glossy 224-page paperback represents the best price any owner of these superb classics is ever likely to spend, and in 52 well-thought-out chapters plus an index, the step-by-step guide follows the well-proven formula. - Old Bike Mart. General hints and tips abound and even the seasoned restorer will pick up the odd nugget or two. If you are looking at or contemplating a restoration project they would make a sound investment prior to and certainly while contemplating the project. So, if you have a Kawasaki Z1 or any of the variants it is worth investing in, but if not, have a look at others in the range which may include your make an model as they could be money well spent! - Ian Kerr. If we were restoring a Zed-series Kawasaki, we'd buy this book. It's as simple as that. - Sump. A very comprehensive and informative book that should be a companion for anyone contemplating a similar project. Old Bike Australasia. a good read and a worthwhile addition to any Zed library ... We'd say well worth having, particularly if you're newish to Zed mechanicals. - Z1 Owners Club newZletter. can teach the reader a few things, even if a Kawasaki Z1 is not the object of the restoration ... the book has tips on techniques that can be applied in nearly any project. - UltimateMotorcycling.com.Table of ContentsForeword Chapter 1 Choosing a model to restore Chapter 2 Buying a bike to restore Chapter 3 The ten golden rules for a successful restoration Chapter 4 Dismantling the bike Chapter 5 Removing and dismantling the engine Followed by a series of chapters covering different parts of the restoration process.
£30.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Practical Clock Repairing
Book SynopsisIn this book, the author has dealt with the usual faults likely to develop in each type of movement in general use; from the lordly grandfather to the humble alarm. All the tools and equipment are described and illustrated, together with the ways of using them.
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Scribner Book Company Unit X
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2024 Financial Times Business Book of the Year “An exceedingly important book!” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA “Essential reading for understanding how technology will change the future of warfare.” —Chris Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Chip War “Inspiring. A riveting reminder of how hard protecting our nation’s security can be…A must-read.” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author Steve Jobs and Elon Musk A compelling inside look at an elite unit within the Pentagon—the Defense Innovation Unit, also known as Unit X—whose mission is to bring Silicon Valley’s cutting-edge technology to America’s military: from the two men who launched the unit.A vast and largely unseen transformation of how war is fought as profound as the invention of gunpowder or advent of the nuclear age is occurring. Flying cars that can land like helicopters, artificial intelligence-powered drones that can fly into buildings and map their interiors, microsatellites that can see through clouds and monitor rogue missile sites—all these and more are becoming part of America’s DIU-fast-tracked arsenal. Until recently, the Pentagon was known for its uncomfortable relationship with Silicon Valley and for slow-moving processes that put the brakes on innovation. Unit X was specifically designed as a bridge to Valley technologists that would accelerate bringing state of the art software and hardware to the battle space. Given authority to cut through red tape and function almost as a venture capital firm, Shah, Kirchhoff, and others in the Unit who came after were tasked particularly with meeting immediate military needs with technology from Valley startups rather than from so-called “primes”—behemoth companies like Lockheed, Raytheon, and Boeing. Taking us inside AI labs, drone workshops, and battle command centers—and, also, overseas to Ukraine’s frontlines—Shah and Kirchhoff paint a fascinating picture of what it takes to stay dominant in a fast-changing and often precarious geopolitical landscape. In an era when America’s chief rival, China, has ordered that all commercial firms within its borders make their research and technology available for military exploitation, strengthening the relationship between Washington and Silicon Valley was always advisable. Today, it is an urgent necessity.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Drones For Dummies
Book SynopsisThe fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? Drones For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating world of UAVs.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Drones 7 Chapter 1: Drones 1019 Chapter 2: Picking the Drone That’s Right for You 27 Chapter 3: Picking the Best Camera for Your Needs 47 Chapter 4: Finding Support and Resources 63 Part II: Before You Fly 79 Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Drone 81 Chapter 6: Staying Safe with Your Drone 101 Chapter 7: Knowing the Law 111 Part III: Miracle of Flight 123 Chapter 8: Controlling Your Drone 125 Chapter 9: Flight Basics 137 Chapter 10: Choosing When and Where To Fly 155 Chapter 11: Maintaining Your Drone 169 Part IV: Aerial Photos and Videos 183 Chapter 12: Capturing Beautiful Photos and Video 185 Chapter 13: Working with Shaky Footage 199 Chapter 14: Working with Aerial Images and Footage 213 Part V: The Part of Tens 227 Chapter 15: Ten Things You Shouldn’t Do with Your Drone 229 Chapter 16: Ten Commercial Uses for Drones 237 Chapter 17: Ten FAA Regulatory Implications 247 Appendix A 255 Index 261
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Island Press Urban Bikeway Design Guide Third Edition
Book SynopsisOver a decade ago, the first edition of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide sparked a design revolution in cities. City streets are now understood as key elements in confronting the intertwined safety, equity, and climate crises in North America. The completely revised and updated third edition of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide sets a new standard for street design in North America. Developed for cities, by cities, the new guide is more than a permission slip for better street design--it''s a prescription for safe, connected, equitable bike networks. It captures lessons learned and emerging practices to set a new bar for the design of city streets. The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Third Edition, will help city leaders and street designers meet the needs of our time. New topics address critical gaps in existing guidance for planning and project development. Contextual guidance for bikeway design encompasses the needs of a wider swath of potential riders, across genders, ages, races, ethnicities, incomes, and abilities. The guide offers substantive guidance for safe intersection design, with a focus on conflict reduction. It is a blueprint for implementing safe, connected, and equitable bike networks. Every transportation professional, from design to maintenance and from field staff to executives, needs a copy for their daily work.Praise for the second edition ?NACTO''s Urban Bikeway Design Guide gives American planners and designers the tools they need to make cycling accessible to more people.? ?Janette Sadik-Khan, former New York City Transportation Commissioner ?This is an extraordinary piece of work that''s long overdue.? ?Ray LaHood, former United States Secretary of Transportation ?The guide will serve as an essential blueprint for safe, active, multi-modal streets.? ?Gabe Klein, former Chicago Transportation Commissioner ?A Must-read? Landscape architects, planners, and city officials should find this guide invaluable. Anyone who advocates for increasing bicycle infrastructure in our cities will find many useful tools for implementing best practice infrastructure.? ?ASLA''s The Dirt
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Simon & Schuster Path Between the Seas The Creation of the Panama
Book SynopsisDescribes all the events and personalities involved in the monumental undertaking which precipitated revolution, scandal, economic crisis, and a new Central American republic.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Flower Farmers Year
Book SynopsisGrow your own gorgeous flowers that fill your house with scent. Look after the planet by reducing your blooms' air miles.Trade ReviewWith such a friendly writing style, it is easy to imagine cutting your home-grown blooms in the morning and delivering them to the local florist, with the author at your side. [...] For those who want to grow cut flowers simply for pleasure and to fill their home with blooms, this book is also essential reading. * RHS The Garden *Georgie Newbery gives sound and cheery advice on growing, displaying and - if that is your bag - selling [flowers] in The Flower Farmer's Year. * The Sunday Times *The Flower Farmer's Year gives advice targeted to our mild, dark-in-winter climate, and also gives practical advice on both preparing flowers for sale, and most importantly of all perhaps, how to actually sell them! * The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm *A real treat for anyone who love to grow flowers for business or pleasure. * All That Women Want *It's the sort of book that will make you want to jack in your day job and start growing sweet peas, dahlias and roses for a living. * The Bath Magazine *Whether you're an amateur gardener or aspiring artisanal florist the book won't be read just once, with its wealth of invaluable information and beautiful pictures you'll find yourself returning to Georgie's blooming corner of Somerset again and again. * RandBConsultants *There's something magical about fresh flowers and this stunningly presented book can't help but captivate the novice and experienced grower alike. * Organic Farmer *Artisan flower farmer Newbery brings horticultural and agricultural logic to the process of farming flowers—planning, planting, growing, harvesting, and then arranging them—in a way that surprises and enlightens. * Publisher's Weekly *I love this book – it’s a beautiful yet practical and accessible guide that will help you transform whatever sized patch you have into an abundant oasis of flowers. -- Gardener, food writer and broadcaster, Mark DiaconoGeorgie has written an inspiring book for anyone who's ever wondered what it would be like to grow flowers on a commercial scale. -- Constance Craig Smith * The Daily Mail Weekend Magazine *If you’re thinking of setting yourself up as a flower farmer, you’ll find Georgie’s book indispensable. And if you’d simply like to grow flowers for pleasure, then I’m sure you’ll really enjoy the book too. Plus it would make a great Christmas present…! -- Rona Wheeldon * Flowerona.com *This coffee table book is both beautiful and practical, with more than 200 pages of well-written and wonderfully illustrated advice and inspiration. A must for the flower lover in your life! * Countryside Magazine *Whether you are actually planning to flog a few flowers or just want decent, straightforward advice on creating a cutting garden for your own use, this book is an excellent choice. -- Naomi Slade * Berks and Bucks Life *Table of ContentsForeword by James Alexander-Sinclair Introduction: Why grow cut flowers? 1. Getting started 2. Annuals 3. Biennials 4. Perennials 5. Bulbs & corms 6. Shrubs 7. Roses 8. Dahlias 9. Sweet peas 10. Herbs 11. Wildflowers 12. Cutting, conditioning & presenting cut flowers 13. Hedgerow Christmas 14. Starting a cut-flower business 15. Where to sell 16. Marketing & social media Afterword Appendix 1: The flower farmer’s year planner Appendix 2: Plant names Resources Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Arduino Projects For Dummies
Book SynopsisDiscover all the amazing things you can do with Arduino Arduino is a programmable circuit board that is being used by everyone from scientists, programmers, and hardware hackers to artists, designers, hobbyists, and engineers in order to add interactivity to objects and projects and experiment with programming and electronics.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Arduino Projects 7 Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Arduino 9 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Workspace and Tools 19 Chapter 3: Understanding the Basics 41 Part II: Basic Arduino Projects 63 Chapter 4: The All-Seeing Eye 65 Chapter 5: Making a Light Pet 85 Chapter 6: Making a Scrolling Sign 107 Chapter 7: Building an Arduino Clock 127 Part III: The Interactive Home and Garden 153 Chapter 8: Building a Keypad Entry System 155 Chapter 9: Building an RFID Tag Reader 181 Chapter 10: Building an Automated Garden 201 Chapter 11: Building a Tweeting Pet Door 221 Chapter 12: Building a Home Sensing Station 243 Part IV: Advanced Arduino Projects 273 Chapter 13: Building a GPS Data Logger 275 Chapter 14: Building a Remote-Controlled Car 299 Chapter 15: Building an LED Cube 323 Part V: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 16: Ten Great Arduino Resources 351 Chapter 17: Ten Troubleshooting Tips 359 Index 369
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Haynes Publishing Group Honda CB600 Hornet, CBF600 & CBR600F (07 - 12)
Book SynopsisThe original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle What's covered: CB600F Hornet 599cc 07 - 12 CB600FA Hornet 599cc 07 - 12 CBF600N 599cc 08 - 12 CBF600NA 599cc 08 - 12 CBF600S 599cc 08 - 12 CBF600SA 599cc 08 - 12 CBR600F 599cc 11 - 12 CBR600FA 599cc 11 - 12 Contents Introduction Pre-ride checks Chapter 1 : Routine maintenance and servicing Chapter 2 : Engine, clutch and transmission Chapter 3 : Cooling system Chapter 4 : Engine management system Chapter 5 : Frame and suspension Chapter 6 : Brakes, wheels and final drive Chapter 7 : Bodywork Chapter 8 : Electrical system Wiring diagrams Reference
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables: More
Book SynopsisAt Clay Bottom Farm, author Ben Hartman and staff practice kaizen, or continuous improvement, cutting out more waste—of time, labor, space, money, and more—every year and aligning their organic production more tightly with customer demand. Applied alongside other lean principles originally developed by the Japanese auto industry, the end result has been increased profits and less work. In this field-guide companion to his award-winning first book, The Lean Farm, Hartman shows market vegetable growers in even more detail how Clay Bottom Farm implements lean thinking in every area of their work, including using kanbans, or replacement signals, to maximize land use; germination chambers to reduce defect waste; and right-sized machinery to save money and labor and increase efficiency. From finding land and assessing infrastructure needs to selling perfect produce at the farmers market, The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables digs deeper into specific, tested methods for waste-free farming that not only help farmers become more successful but make the work more enjoyable. These methods include: Using Japanese paper pot transplanters Building your own germinating chambers Leaning up your greenhouse Making and applying simple composts Using lean techniques for pest and weed control Creating Heijunka, or load-leveling calendars for efficient planning Farming is not static, and improvement requires constant change. The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables offers strategies for farmers to stay flexible and profitable even in the face of changing weather and markets. Much more than a simple exercise in cost-cutting, lean farming is about growing better, not cheaper, food—the food your customers want.Trade Review“Ben Hartman and I share similar approaches to growing vegetables; we both run highly productive farms using efficient techniques and well-designed space and procedures. With this book, however, I believe Ben has taken our craft to new levels with fresh ideas and different strategies. The information here provides incredible value for any small-scale farmer seeking a compact, yet profitable farm model. I highly recommend this book.”—Jean-Martin Fortier, author of The Market Gardener“All revolutions require a leap in consciousness plus a set of daily practices to sustain and gain the full benefits of the new consciousness. Ben Hartman is that rare person who could describe the lean farming revolution (in The Lean Farm) and then provide proven practices from his own farm in his new book, The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables, to help fellow revolutionaries grow good food in a lean way for the long term. Together these volumes describe all you need to know for a sustainable lean revolution on your farm. The rest is up to you.”—Jim Womack, founder and senior advisor, Lean Enterprise Institute“This manual of growing follows the lean principles of Ben and Rachel’s farm, its pages are jam-packed with useful advice for efficient organic growing. ‘Lean’ is a great paradigm for directing your time and energy into a fully effective approach, whether in a large garden or small farm. I was fascinated to read all the examples of seeding, planting, and harvesting, and the gorgeous photos show the high productiveness of these methods.”—Charles Dowding, coauthor of No Dig Organic Home & Garden “Everyone strives for efficiency in vegetable farming, but Ben Hartman has actually achieved it. In his lean farming books, he provides a clear-headed approach to achieving efficiency of space, time, and resources. Every vegetable farmer who wants to be profitable and enjoy the farming life would do well to read these books closely.”—Lynn Byczynski, author of Market Farming Success and The Flower Farmer“Ben Hartman is a true innovator for the small farm. The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables takes the lean techniques from his first book even further with new innovations and greater detail. I have been eagerly awaiting this addendum so that I can start trying these practices on my farm. This book is a must for any market grower who wants to push the boundaries of profitability while finding life balance at the same time.”—Curtis Stone, author of The Urban Farmer“Ben Hartman clearly illustrates how the continual process of lean thinking can benefit every farm. From targeted market planning driven by what customers truly value, to effective and efficient production from planning through harvest, and ultimately to putting money into your bank account, this book is full of practical and inventive ideas that will help your farm prosper.”—Richard Wiswall, author of The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook “This is a great book on the methods that make Clay Bottom Farm a successful compact farm, explaining the thinking behind those methods. Ben gives clear, detailed descriptions of the day-to-day systems, and further illustrates the concepts he first laid out in The Lean Farm. This companion, The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables, reveals a refined system that makes a great jumping off point for any aspiring grower, and gives seasoned growers ideas for how to improve their own systems.”—Josh Volk, author of Compact Farms“Another gem from Ben Hartman. The Lean Farm introduced a dynamic new way of thinking about small farm businesses, pointing us in the right direction. Now, The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables gives us the detail, specifics, and tricks of the trade that show us how to execute lean strategies on a small farm. Ben is a key entrepreneur in diverse, sustainable, small farm agriculture, and is emerging as the Midwest’s heir apparent to Eliot Coleman. The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables is an indispensable resource for all small farmers, new or experienced, young or old.”—Steve Hallett, professor of horticulture, Purdue University; author of The Efficiency Trap; coauthor of Life without Oil“Applications of lean principles to a new arena are often confusing and shallow. The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables is clear and deep. This book is based on real-world experience, drawing on lean principles to develop a radically new approach to farming that gets you more for less.”—Jeffrey Liker, author of The Toyota Way“I’m an impatient reader but always make time for Ben’s writings. Every time I found myself wondering about a nugget of detail in The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables it would appear within the next paragraph or two. This book fully explores production details that most authors skim over, and in vegetable production—as in any craft—details matter.”—Pete Johnson, founder, Pete’s Greens, Craftsbury, Vermont “If you liked The Lean Farm, you’ll love The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables. Ben’s first book was the big picture of what lean principles are and how they can be used to make farms more efficient. This book focuses in for the close-up, with specific examples of how to apply lean principles to vegetable farming and case studies from the author’s own farm experience. Ben’s discussion of kaizen, the practice of continuous improvement, reminds us we can all be more efficient. Read this book with last season in mind and you’ll be inspired with ideas of how to streamline next season. After reading this I have more than a few lean ideas I’m going to apply on my own farm.”—Andrew Mefferd, author of The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook
£18.00
HarperCollins Publishers Exactly How Precision Engineers Created the
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson.Precision is the key to everything. It is an integral, unchallenged and essential component of our modern social, mercantile, scientific, mechanical and intellectual landscapes. The items we value in our daily lives a camera, phone, computer, bicycle, car, a dishwasher perhaps all sport components that fit together with precision and operate with near perfection. We also assume that the more precise a device the better it is. And yet whilst we live lives peppered and larded with precision, we are not, when we come to think about it, entirely sure what precision is, or what it means. How and when did it begin to build the modern world?Simon Winchester seeks to answer these questions through stories of precision's pioneers. Exactly takeTrade Review‘Winchester’s latest is a rollicking work of pop science that entertains and informs’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) ‘Winchester makes a convincing case … ‘Exactly’ succeeds resoundingly in making us think more deeply about the everyday objects we take for granted. It challenges us to reflect on our progress as humans and what has made it possible. It is interesting, informative, exciting and emotional, and for anyone with even some curiosity about what makes the machines of our world work as well as they do, it’s a real treat’ New York Times ‘Simon Winchester’s new book is a tale of many triumphs … His delight in words cannot be bridled, so that even “Exactly,” which is, after all, a nonfiction treatment of technology, brims with amusing and rare nouns such as bagatelle, bijoux, cynosure, seraglio and susurrus. These whir smoothly alongside the argot of the machine shop … Mr. Winchester covers more than 200 years of fine-tuning in this work, and corrals a large cast of eccentric individuals’ Wall Street Journal ‘An ingenious argument that the dazzling advances that produced the scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the revolutions that followed owe their success to a single engineering element: precision … An enthusiastic popular-science tour of technological marvels … readers will love the ride’ Kirkus ‘Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people’ Booklist (starred review)
£11.69
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Practical Watch Escapement
Book SynopsisThe Practical Watch Escapement explains the action of the escapement in terms accessible to both expert and layman.One of George Daniels'' central contributions to horology is his co-axial escapement. Having observed that the dominant lever escapement begins to change its rate after a year or two - a disturbance caused by the sliding action of the impulse elements of the escapement - Daniels set about developing a mechanism that avoided this problem.The result of his efforts was the co-axial escapement, a mechanism in which he sought to combine the strengths and eliminate the deficiencies of existing watch escapements, the lever escapement foremost among them. First devised in 1977, today it remains largely the same as fitted in watches of Daniels'' own manufacture, as well as those of several wrist-watch manufacturers.The text is accompanied by a series of detailed line drawings.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction General Principles Verge Escapement Cylinder Escapement Virgule Escapement Duplex Escapement Lever Escapement Escaping Angle Lever Angle The Draw Angle The Balance Roller The Pallets and Escape Wheel Detent Escapement The Unlocking Angle The Angle of Draw The Locking Stone Pivoted Detent The Impulse Angle Radial Impulse at Each Vibration Robin Escapement Echappement Naturel Summary Detached Escapements without lubricant Independent Double Wheel Escapement Double Radial Impulse with Single Wheel Co-Axial Escapement Extra Flat Co-Axial Escapement Symmetrical Co-Axial Escapement Photographic Plates
£25.50
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The World of All Creatures Great & Small: Welcome
Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Skeldale House: the veterinary surgery and bustling waiting room for the locals of Darrowby village and their animals. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes book, go through the doors of the famous 1930s practice and discover the real-life inspirations for the TV remake of All Creatures Great & Small. Offering exclusive insight into the making of the show, and paying homage to its impressive heritage, including Herriot’s bestselling memoirs and the long-running series, but also to the incredible backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, this book is the ultimate celebration of a cast of characters – human and animal – who have been bringing us joy for over fifty years. Along with exclusive interviews with the actors Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Nicholas Ralph, Callum Woodhouse and Rachel Shenton, you will get to know everyone from the vet advisor, the animal trainers and the animals themselves, to the director Brian Percival, the make-up artists and the production team. Learn about their adventures on- and off-screen as they went about evoking the authentic experience of the house, the practice and its unforgettable setting. This is the world of James Herriot and the Yorkshire Dales as you’ve never seen it before.
£15.19
Lannoo Publishers Mothmeister: Dark and Dystopian Post-Mortem Fairy
Book SynopsisIn Dark & Dystopian Post-Mortem Fairy Tales, Mothmeister pays homage to the muses who have sparked their alienating dream world. From artists worldwide, legendary figures, their collection of taxidermy to lurid places where their figures were born, such as the catacombs of Palermo, Pyramiden or the disaster area around Chernobyl. A special fairy tale world that flirts with the morbid, religious and grotesque and in which stuffed animals are brought back to life in an extraordinary way.
£45.00
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd The Art of Breguet
Book SynopsisThe Art of Breguet is the complete, illustrated history of the work of Abraham Louis Breguet by the late George Daniels, who has provided a detailed study of Breguet’s horological philosophy that explains so many of the misunderstood aspects of his work. During the five hundred years that horology has been accepted as a separate art only a dozen or so men have made a positive contribution to its progress. Included in this little group of masters is the illustrious name of Abraham Louis Breguet (1747–1823), the arch-mécanicien in an age of mechanics. His contribution was as brilliant as it was original and, during a period when horological fashion was the slave of science, he lifted the watchmaker’s art to a new dimension of visual and technical excellence. In doing so, he radically changed the whole concept of horology and transformed it into an art form that won him the adulation of Europe. The unceasing search for perfection in the performance of his products led Breguet to the invention of mechanical principles that even today, are used in the design of the watch. His influence on the appearance and style of the watch was dramatic and his most complicated examples maintained the slim, elegant appearance that was to revolutionise watchmaking. Breguet’s extraordinary ability in all branches of horology achieved for him the reputation of a genius, the patronage of kings and – rarest of all – the respect of the horological world. His products have never lost favour and many, in constant use, have been handed down through generations to their present owners. The passing of the years, with their many changes of fashion, have not diminished the beauty of the proportions and appearance of Breguet’s work. Daniels describes in detail the complexity of Breguet’s art and, by so doing, supplants the mystique that has surrounded it with a clearer understanding of its function. Over one hundred line drawings illustrate the progress of technical development and each is accompanied by an analysis of the mechanism and its intended purpose. The history of the development of the internal and external appearance of the vast range of Breguet’s products is illustrated in a separate section, arranged in the order of manufacture to reveal the pattern of change in appearance. Each item is accompanied by a description of its external characteristics, mechanism, period of manufacture and, where possible, the date of sale. This reprinted edition, with a foreword by Emmanuel Breguet, has been long awaited and is addressed equally to the student and to the collector of Breguet’s work.Table of ContentsNote to Reprinted Edition Foreword by Emmanuel Breguet Preface Part One Abraham-Louis Breguet The House of Breguet Workshop Practice Part Two Versatility and Evolution of Style Colour Plates Principal Types and Styles Series Production Part Three Mechanical Techniques Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index
£76.00
Island Press Holistic Management: A Commonsense Revolution to
Book SynopsisFossil fuels and livestock grazing are often targeted as major culprits behind climate change and desertification. But Allan Savory, cofounder of the Savory Institute, begs to differ. The bigger problem, he warns, is our mismanagement of resources. Livestock grazing is not the problem, it's how we graze livestock. If we don't change the way we approach land management, irreparable harm from climate change could continue long after we replace fossil fuels with environmentally benign energy sources. Holistic management is a systems-thinking approach for managing resources developed by Savory decades ago after observing the devastation of desertification in his native Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Properly managed livestock are key to restoring the world's grassland soils, the major sink for atmospheric carbon, and minimizing the most damaging impacts on humans and the natural world.This book updates Savory's paradigm-changing vision for reversing desertification, stemming the loss of biodiversity, eliminating fundamental causes 'of' human impoverishment throughout the world, and climate change. Reorganised chapters make it easier for readers to understand the framework for Holistic Management and the four key insights that underlie it. New colour photographs Showcase before-and-after examples of land restored by livestock. This long-anticipated new edition is written for new generations of farmers, eco- and social entrepreneurs, and development professionals working to address global environmental and social degradation. It offers new hope that a sustainable future for humankind and the world we depend on is within reach.
£32.40
Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Lean Micro Farm: How to Get Small, Embrace
Book Synopsis“Ben Hartman is a true innovator for the small farm.”—Curtis Stone, author of The Urban Farmer It’s time to think big about small farms. Award-winning author and “green leader” (Grist) Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and surprising examples of cutting-edge farmers and innovators around the world to show us how. In the early 1970s, US Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz infamously commanded farmers to “get big or get out.” In The Lean Micro Farm, author Ben Hartman rejects that disastrous suggestion and instead takes up the charge of the late agrarian thinker Gene Logsdon: “Get small and stay in.” Taking inspiration from the groundbreaking ideas of E. F. Schumacher and Mahatma Gandhi, The Lean Micro Farm shows how small, hyperlocal farms can be both ecologically and economically superior to industrial-scale operations geared toward export and commodity markets. The Lean Micro Farm details the author’s remarkable journey to downsize his farm from one acre to a third of an acre in an effort to prioritize family and community over work, all without taking a pay cut. In addition, Hartman profiles six innovative farmers from across the globe who embody this “get small” mindset. These pioneering farmers show all of us a path toward resilience in the face of supply chain disruption, globalization, and climate change. They model a gentler, more ecological approach to farming that produces less waste and uses less plastic, petroleum, and fertilizer. Like his previous two books, The Lean Farm and The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables, Hartman’s The Lean Micro Farm doesn’t just explain why smaller is better, it shows readers exactly how it can be done with step-by-step guides on how to turn a profit from a tiny, but productive, parcel of farmland. Readers will find not just philosophical justifications for a minimalist approach to agriculture but also actionable information for starting your own profitable micro farm, including: A description of the “deep mulch” method for building fertility Instructions on two-step bed flipping to increase production on a small footprint A guide for choosing essential tools and technologies “with a human face” An easy-to-follow process for making your micro farm lean and efficient A detailed plan for selling $20,000 worth of produce from your backyard It’s time, Hartman makes clear, to pivot to a new kind of farming—one that builds upon ancestral knowledge, nourishes communities, and puts human joy, not technology, at its center. “Hartman has revolutionized his methods, cut down his work hours dramatically, and shrunk the size of his farm, all while making a better income.”—Civil EatsTrade Review“Oftentimes, the desire in farming is to open up more land, grow more crops, and get bigger. In The Lean Micro Farm, Ben Hartman doesn’t just illuminate the enormous potential in getting small—for communities, for the environment, for the profitability of farms—he lays out a roadmap for how to achieve it. “As Ben eloquently demonstrates, small doesn’t mean less, small can just as easily mean more. Small can mean better. Small can mean, in the immortal words of economist E. F. Schumacher, beautiful. More importantly, when the desire is to grow more and earn more, sometimes getting smaller is actually the answer. “I was delighted and a bit terrified to pick up Ben Hartman’s new book, because every time I read something Ben wrote, significant portions of my farm change. And The Lean Micro Farm is no exception. Chapter by chapter you see the ways in which shrinking their farm has led Ben and his wife Rachel to a happier, healthier, more sustainable, more localized farm without risking income. Each section is filled with examples and strategies for how they got small and what it looks like in practice. It’s well-written, thought-provoking, and potentially life-altering. I immediately found myself penciling out ways to make our farm smaller. “So fair warning, this book will change your farm.” —Jesse Frost, author of The Living Soil Handbook“The Lean Micro Farm is a game changer for farming and food production. With well-thought-out principles and innovative techniques for planning and maintaining profitable tiny farms, Ben Hartman opens the door to a future of micro farms everywhere, rather than fewer and fewer large farms in rural locations only. This easy-to-read book is full of time-saving and ecologically sustainable techniques, such as flipping beds of both short and tall-growing crops with minimal soil disturbance so that multiple crops can be grown well each year in a small space. Ben’s tested methods can be applied to gardens and homesteads as well as small farms. Thank you, Ben, for bringing the ideas of my hero, E. F. Schumacher, into the 21st century and showing that they are as relevant as they were when his book, Small Is Beautiful, was first published!” —Helen Atthowe, Woodleaf Farm, Montana; author of The Ecological Farm“Ben is a shining example of the powerful ideas and efficient methods he describes. He has a way of making things simple and a simple way of explaining them! Small is beautiful and small makes sense, now more than ever. Ben’s one third of an acre is understandable, achievable, and hugely productive of nutritious food. It’s my pleasure to learn more about and endorse his approach. Here’s to health with Hartman.” —Charles Dowding, author of No Dig Gardening, No Dig Cookbook, and No Dig Children's Gardening Book“We urgently need to be experimenting with new ways of producing food locally, keeping an eye on future uncertainties, present realities, and past wisdom. Few have done so with more thoughtfulness and rigorous practicality than Ben Hartman, as showcased in this excellent book. I wish its treasure trove of hard-earned insight had been available when I was starting my own small market garden. It’s sure to help a new generation of small-scale growers hit the ground running.” —Chris Smaje, author of Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future“In the field, Ben never zags. The crops are in perfect alignment. Zagging would be wasteful motion. However, in a world that’s obsessed with scaling, whether the business is technology or ‘never-enough farming,’ Ben has zagged by getting small. For the sake of his family and community, Ben simply wants to live better and work less. Don’t we all? In this book, he explains how to achieve that goal by getting small with lean thinking. In other words, he explains how the philosophy of ‘just enough’ is a zag we should all consider putting into practice.” —Josh Howell, president and executive team leader, Lean Enterprise Institute“I am immensely grateful to have come across this book and its older siblings—they have helped us so much on our farm. The mindset of doing better instead of growing more is the best advice a young farmer can receive. In this new book you will be immersed in the ideas of great thinkers like Schumacher, Pareto, Gandhi, as well as Japanese philosophy, while also receiving concrete steps to be productive and profitable. Clay Bottom Farm is the most productive small farm we have visited, measured in income by square meter, and we are still trying to catch up.” —Francisco Vio, Huerto Cuatro Estaciones, Aysén, Chile
£22.50
Cengage Learning, Inc Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning
Book SynopsisReader-friendly and packed with useful tips, photos and charts, COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, helps you apply existing HVACR skills to new concepts in order to service medium- and low-temperature refrigeration equipment such as walk-ins, reach-ins, refrigerated cases and ice machines. The text focuses on the food service industry and includes how-to advice from experienced professionals on installing, servicing and troubleshooting commercial equipment. Extensively updated throughout the text, the Fourth Edition includes a simplified, step-by-step flowchart for quickly diagnosing and addressing the nine most common refrigeration problems on the job--as well as new information on the latest advances in commercial refrigeration. Ideal for advanced refrigeration courses, this trusted text is equally valuable as a real-world resource you can take from the classroom to keep on hand in the truck or shop. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable tool for any technician working with commercial refrigeration today.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Refrigeration. 2. Evaporators. 3. Condensers. 4. Compressors. 5. Metering Devices. 6. Controls and Accessories. 7. Refrigeration System Troubleshooting. 8. Compressor Motor Controls. 9. Retrofitting, Recovery, Evacuation and Charging. 10. Supermarket Refrigeration. 11. Walk-in Refrigerators and Freezers. 12. Ice Machines. 13. Product Temperatures for Preservation and Health. 14. Refrigeration Business Tips. Appendix A: Summary of T.R.O.T. Appendix B: Pressure Temperature (P/T) Chart. Appendix C: Troubleshooting Charts. Glossary. Index.
£88.34
Quercus Publishing Norwegian Wood
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to chopping, stacking and burning wood by Norwegian writer Lars Mytting - the international bestsellerTrade ReviewYou could say the book has spread like wildfire. For the world's first comprehensive book about firewood is high in bestseller lists in Britain and generating heated discussions online and in pubs, offices, cafes and bars - about logs, log-piles and the best fire. * Daily Mail. *A how-to book with poetry at its heart. -- Brian Morton * Times Literary Supplement *You don't need to have a wood burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat. -- Jan Gardner * Boston Globe *As much as Mytting captures the romance of the great outdoors, the nobility of the honest graft of wood chopping, and our close relationship with trees, it is also a step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store. -- Sophie Morris * Independent *
£14.24
Haynes Publishing Group Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisOn 20 July 1969, US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. NASA Mission AS-506 Apollo 11 Owners' Workshop Manual is the story of the Apollo 11 mission and the 'space hardware' that made it all possible. This manual looks at the evolution and design of the mighty Saturn V rocket, the Command and Service Modules, and the Lunar Module. It describes the space suits worn by the crew and their special life support and communications systems. We learn about how the Apollo 11 mission was flown - from launch procedures to 'flying' the Saturn V and the 'LEM', and from moon walking to the earth re-entry procedure. This new edition of the book celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 The Saturn rocket 3 The Command and Service Modules 4 The guidance, navigation and control system 5 The Lunar Module 6 The space suits 7 Communicating from the Moon 8 Beyond Apollo 11 Appendices
£22.03
John Wiley & Sons Inc Internal Combustion Engines
Book SynopsisA comprehensive resource covering the foundational thermal-fluid sciences and engineering analysis techniques used to design and develop internal combustion engines Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences, Fourth Edition combines foundational thermal-fluid sciences with engineering analysis techniques for modeling and predicting the performance of internal combustion engines. This new 4th edition includes brand new material on: New engine technologies and concepts Effects of engine speed on performance and emissions Fluid mechanics of intake and exhaust flow in engines Turbocharger and supercharger performance analysis Chemical kinetic modeling, reaction mechanisms, and emissions Advanced combustion processes including low temperature combustion Piston, ring and journal bearing friction analysis The 4th Edition expands on the combined analytical and Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv 1. Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Historical Background 4 1.3 Engine Cycles 6 1.4 Engine Performance Parameters 10 1.5 Engine Configurations 21 1.6 Examples of Internal Combustion Engines 25 1.7 Alternative Powertrain Technology 29 1.8 Further Reading 33 1.9 References 33 1.10 Homework 33 2. Ideal Gas Engine Cycles 35 2.1 Introduction 35 2.2 Gas Cycle Energy Addition 36 2.3 Constant Volume Energy Addition 37 2.4 Constant Pressure Energy Addition 41 2.5 Limited Pressure Cycle 44 2.6 Miller Cycle 45 2.7 Ideal Four-Stroke Process and Residual Fraction 49 2.8 Finite Energy Release 58 2.9 References 75 2.10 Homework 75 3. Thermodynamic Properties of Fuel–Air Mixtures 79 3.1 Introduction 79 3.2 Properties of Ideal Gas Mixtures 79 3.3 Liquid–Vapor–Gas Mixtures 86 3.4 Stoichiometry 90 3.5 Chemical Equilibrium 93 3.6 Low Temperature Combustion Modeling 96 3.7 Chemical Equilibrium Using Lagrange Multipliers 101 3.8 Chemical Equilibrium Using Equilibrium Constants 104 3.9 Isentropic Compression and Expansion 111 3.10 Chemical Kinetics 114 3.11 References 120 3.12 Homework 121 4. Thermodynamics of Combustion 123 4.1 Introduction 123 4.2 First-Law Analysis of Combustion 123 4.3 Second-Law Analysis of Combustion 129 4.4 Fuel–Air Otto Cycle 133 4.5 Four-Stroke Fuel–Air Otto Cycle 137 4.6 Limited-Pressure Fuel–Air Cycle 141 4.7 Two-Zone Finite-Energy Release Model 146 4.8 Compression Ignition Engine Fuel–Air Model 153 4.9 Comparison of Fuel–Air Cycles with Actual Spark and Compression Ignition Cycles 156 4.10 Further Reading 160 4.11 Homework 160 5. Intake and Exhaust Flow 163 5.1 Introduction 163 5.2 Flow Through Intake and Exhaust Valves 163 5.3 Intake and Exhaust Manifold Flow 185 5.4 Airflow in Two-Stroke Engines 190 5.5 Superchargers and Turbochargers 199 5.6 Further Reading 219 5.7 References 219 5.8 Homework 221 6. Fuel and Air Flow in the Cylinder 225 6.1 Introduction 225 6.2 Fuel Injection – Spark Ignition 225 6.3 Fuel Injection – Compression Ignition 228 6.4 Fuel Sprays 233 6.5 Gaseous Fuel Injection 241 6.6 Prechambers 246 6.7 Carburetion 249 6.8 Large-Scale In-Cylinder Flow 252 6.9 In-Cylinder Turbulence 258 6.10 Further Reading 268 6.11 References 269 6.12 Homework 270 7. Combustion Processes in Engines 273 7.1 Introduction 273 7.2 Combustion in Spark-Ignition Engines 274 7.3 Abnormal Combustion (Knock) in Spark-Ignition Engines 286 7.4 Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines 290 7.5 Low Temperature Combustion 302 7.6 Further Reading 311 7.7 References 311 7.8 Homework 313 8. Emissions 317 8.1 Introduction 317 8.2 Nitrogen Oxides 318 8.3 Carbon Monoxide 329 8.4 Hydrocarbons 332 8.5 Particulates 335 8.6 Emissions Regulation and Control 342 8.7 Further Reading 350 8.8 References 350 8.9 Homework 351 9. Fuels 355 9.1 Introduction 355 9.2 Refining 356 9.3 Hydrocarbon Chemistry 357 9.4 Thermodynamic Properties of Fuel Mixtures 360 9.5 Gasoline Fuels 370 9.6 Alternative Fuels for Spark-Ignition Engines 373 9.7 Diesel Fuels 383 9.8 Further Reading 389 9.9 Homework 391 10. Friction and Lubrication 393 10.1 Introduction 393 10.2 Friction Coefficient 393 10.3 Engine Oils 396 10.4 Friction Power and Mean Effective Pressure 399 10.5 Friction Measurements 400 10.6 Friction Scaling Parameters 403 10.7 Piston and Ring Friction 404 10.8 Journal Bearings 418 10.9 Valve Train Friction 423 10.10 Accessory Friction 427 10.11 Pumping Mean Effective Pressure 428 10.12 Overall Engine Friction Mean Effective Pressure 429 10.13 Further Reading 432 10.14 References 432 10.15 Homework 433 11. Heat and Mass Transfer 435 11.1 Introduction 435 11.2 Engine Cooling Systems 436 11.3 Engine Energy Balance 437 11.4 Heat Transfer Measurements 441 11.5 Heat Transfer Modeling 444 11.6 Heat Transfer Correlations 449 11.7 Radiation Heat Transfer 455 11.8 Heat Transfer in the Exhaust System 459 11.9 Mass Loss or Blowby 460 11.10 Further Reading 463 11.11 References 463 11.12 Homework 464 12. Engine Instrumentation and Testing 467 12.1 Introduction 467 12.2 Instrumentation 468 12.3 Combustion Analysis 475 12.4 Exhaust Gas Analysis 480 12.5 Control Systems in Engines 491 12.6 Vehicle Emissions Testing 493 12.7 Further Reading 495 12.8 References 495 12.9 Homework 496 13. Overall Engine Performance 499 13.1 Introduction 499 13.2 Effect of Engine Size, Bore, and Stroke 499 13.3 Effect of Engine Speed 502 13.4 Effect of Air–Fuel Ratio and Load 503 13.5 Engine Performance Maps 506 13.6 Effect of Ignition and Injection Timing 510 13.7 Effect of Compression Ratio 512 13.8 Vehicle Performance Simulation 513 13.9 Further Reading 513 13.10 References 513 13.11 Homework 514 Appendices 517 A Conversion Factors and Physical Constants 517 B Physical Properties of Air 519 C Thermodynamic Property Tables for Various Ideal Gases 521 D Curve-Fit Coefficients for Thermodynamic Properties of Various Fuels and Ideal Gases 529 E Detailed Thermodynamic and Fluid Flow Analyses 533 E.1 Thermodynamic Derivatives 533 E.2 Numerical Solution of Equilibrium Combustion Equations 535 E.3 Isentropic Compression/Expansion with Known ΔP 538 E.4 Isentropic Compression/Expansion with Known Δv 538 E.5 Constant Volume Combustion 539 E.6 Quality of Exhaust Products 540 E.7 Finite Difference Form of the Reynolds Slider Equation 542 E.8 Reference 542 F Computer Programs 543 F.1 Volume.m 544 F.2 Velocity.m 544 F.3 BurnFraction.m 545 F.4 FiniteHeatRelease.m 545 F.5 FiniteHeatMassLoss.m 547 F.6 CIHeatRelease.m 550 F.7 FourStrokeOtto.m 552 F.8 RunFarg.m 553 F.9 farg.m 554 F.10 fuel.m 557 F.11 RunEcp.m 559 F.12 ecp.m 560 F.13 AdiabaticFlameTemp.m 570 F.14 OttoFuelAir.m 571 F.15 FourStrokeFuelAir.m 573 F.16 TwoZoneFuelAir.m 577 F.17 Fuel_Injected.m 583 F.18 LimitPressFuelAir.m 588 F.19 ValveFlow.m 592 F.20 Droplet.m 603 F.21 Kinetic.m 610 F.22 Soot.m 613 F.23 TwoZoneNO.m 614 F.24 RingPressure.m 621 F.25 Friction.m 624 F.26 HeatTransfer.m 625 Index 631
£83.66
Watchprint com Sarl The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to
Book SynopsisFor Neophytes - to learn the fundamentals, and appreciate the main features of a model, its qualities and weaknesses. For amateurs - to create the desire to know more about fine watches. For connoisseurs - to revise important concepts and even increase their knowledge. This new edition includes new illustrations. What is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? The Magic of Watches explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting. The book presents paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. It comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The book goes on to technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz one work?; delves into details: what is a 'complication' and when do we speak about 'chronometer'?; showcases art: how do we enamel a dial? The Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on the basics in order to understand and love watches better.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Welcome; 1.1 Why a book, why this one; 1.2 Why watches are magic; 1.3 How to use this book; 1.4 The first mission: To tell the time; 1.5 The challenge of measuring time; 1.6 The quartz revolution; 1960s); 1.7 Fantastic plastic (1980s); 1.8 The wristwatch, from instrument to artifact; 1.9 'Smart', or connected, watches (2010s); 2. Buying; 2.1 Ten reasons why you should get a watch; 2.2 Choosing; 2.3 Key elements; 2.4 Secondhand; 2.5 Selling your watch; 2.6 Knowledge; 3.Care; 3.1 Setting; 3.2 Maintenance and care; 3.3 Service and after-sales; 3.4 Repairs; 3.4 Travel; 3.5 Insurance; 4. Anatomy; 4.1 Display; 4.2 Indications; 4.3 Functions and complications; 4.4 Movement (Caliber); 4.5 Case; 4.6 Bracelets and Straps; 4.7 Materials.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding Physics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to third edition xv 1 Understanding the physical universe 1 1.1 The programme of physics 1 1.2 The building blocks of matter 2 1.3 Matter in bulk 4 1.4 The fundamental interactions 5 1.5 Exploring the physical universe: the scientific method 5 1.6 The role of physics; its scope and applications 7 2 Using mathematical tools in physics 9 2.1 Applying the scientific method 9 2.2 The use of variables to represent displacement and time 9 2.3 Representation of data 10 2.4 The use of differentiation in analysis: velocity and acceleration in linear motion 13 2.5 The use of integration in analysis 16 2.6 Maximum and minimum values of physical variables: general linear motion 21 2.7 Angular motion: the radian 22 2.8 The role of mathematics in physics 24 Worked examples 25 Chapter 2 problems (up.ucc.ie/2/) 27 3 The causes of motion: dynamics 29 3.1 The concept of force 29 3.2 The First law of Dynamics (Newton's first law) 30 3.3 The fundamental dynamical principle (Newton's second law) 31 3.4 Systems of units: SI 33 3.5 Time dependent forces: oscillatory motion 37 3.6 Simple harmonic motion 39 3.7 Mechanical work and energy 42 3.8 Plots of potential energy functions 45 3.9 Power 46 3.10 Energy in simple harmonic motion 47 3.11 Dissipative forces: damped harmonic motion 48 3.11.1 Trial solution technique for solving the damped harmonic motion equation (up.ucc.ie/3/11/1/) 50 3.12 Forced oscillations (up.ucc.ie/3/12/) 51 3.13 Non-linear dynamics: chaos (up.ucc.ie/3/13/) 52 3.14 Phase space representation of dynamical systems (up.ucc.ie/3/14/) 52 Worked examples 52 Chapter 3 problems (up.ucc.ie/3/) 56 4 Motion in two and three dimensions 57 4.1 Vector physical quantities 57 4.2 Vector algebra 58 4.3 Velocity and acceleration vectors 62 4.4 Force as a vector quantity: vector form of the laws of dynamics 63 4.5 Constraint forces 64 4.6 Friction 66 4.7 Motion in a circle: centripetal force 68 4.8 Motion in a circle at constant speed 69 4.9 Tangential and radial components of acceleration 71 4.10 Hybrid motion: the simple pendulum 71 4.10.1 Large angle corrections for the simple pendulum (up.ucc.ie/4/10/1/) 72 4.11 Angular quantities as vector: the cross product 72 Worked examples 75 Chapter 4 problems (up.ucc.ie/4/) 78 5 Force fields 79 5.1 Newton's law of universal gravitation 79 5.2 Force fields 80 5.3 The concept of flux 81 5.4 Gauss's law for gravitation 82 5.5 Applications of Gauss's law 84 5.6 Motion in a constant uniform field: projectiles 86 5.7 Mechanical work and energy 88 5.8 Power 93 5.9 Energy in a constant uniform field 94 5.10 Energy in an inverse square law field 94 5.11 Moment of a force: angular momentum 97 5.12 Planetary motion: circular orbits 98 5.13 Planetary motion: elliptical orbits and Kepler's laws 99 5.13.1 Conservation of the Runge-Lens vector (up.ucc.ie/5/13/1/) 100 Worked examples 101 Chapter 5 problems (up.ucc.ie/5/) 104 6 Many-body interactions 105 6.1 Newton's third law 105 6.2 The principle of conservation of momentum 108 6.3 Mechanical energy of systems of particles 109 6.4 Particle decay 110 6.5 Particle collisions 111 6.6 The centre of mass of a system of particles 115 6.7 The two-body problem: reduced mass 116 6.8 Angular momentum of a system of particles 119 6.9 Conservation principles in physics 120 Worked examples 121 Chapter 6 problems (up.ucc.ie/6/) 125 7 Rigid body dynamics 127 7.1 Rigid bodies 127 7.2 Rigid bodies in equilibrium: statics 128 7.3 Torque 129 7.4 Dynamics of rigid bodies 130 7.5 Measurement of torque: the torsion balance 131 7.6 Rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis: moment of inertia 132 7.7 Calculation of moments of inertia: the parallel axis theorem 133 7.8 Conservation of angular momentum of rigid bodies 135 7.9 Conservation of mechanical energy in rigid body systems 136 7.10 Work done by a torque: torsional oscillations: rotational power 138 7.11 Gyroscopic motion 140 7.11.1 Precessional angular velocity of a top (up.ucc.ie/7/11/1/) 141 7.12 Summary: connection between rotational and translational motions 141 Worked examples 141 Chapter 7 problems (up.ucc.ie/7/) 144 8 Relative motion 145 8.1 Applicability of Newton's laws of motion: inertial reference frames 145 8.2 The Galilean transformation 146 8.3 The CM (centre-of-mass) reference frame 149 8.4 Example of a non-inertial frame: centrifugal force 153 8.5 Motion in a rotating frame: the Coriolis force 155 8.6 The Foucault pendulum 158 8.6.1 Precession of a Foucault pendulum (up.ucc.ie/8/6/1/) 158 8.7 Practical criteria for inertial frames: the local view 158 Worked examples 159 Chapter 8 problems (up.ucc.ie/8/) 163 9 Special relativity 165 9.1 The velocity of light 165 9.1.1 The Michelson-Morley experiment (up.ucc.ie/9/1/1/) 165 9.2 The principle of relativity 166 9.3 Consequences of the principle of relativity 166 9.4 The Lorentz transformation 168 9.5 The Fitzgerald–Lorentz contraction 171 9.6 Time dilation 172 9.7 Paradoxes in special relativity 173 9.7.1 Simultaneity: quantitative analysis of the twin paradox (up.ucc.ie/9/7/1/) 174 9.8 Relativistic transformation of velocity 174 9.9 Momentum in relativistic mechanics 176 9.10 Four-vectors: the energy–momentum 4-vector 177 9.11 Energy–momentum transformations: relativistic energy conservation 179 9.11.1 The force transformations (up.ucc.ie/9/11/1/) 180 9.12 Relativistic energy: mass–energy equivalence 180 9.13 Units in relativistic mechanics 183 9.14 Mass–energy equivalence in practice 184 9.15 General relativity 185 Worked examples 185 Chapter 9 problems (up.ucc.ie/9/) 188 10 Continuum mechanics: mechanical properties of materials: microscopic models of matter 189 10.1 Dynamics of continuous media 189 10.2 Elastic properties of solids 190 10.3 Fluids at rest 193 10.4 Elastic properties of fluids 195 10.5 Pressure in gases 196 10.6 Archimedes' principle 196 10.7 Fluid dynamics; the Bernoulli equation 198 10.8 Viscosity 201 10.9 Surface properties of liquids 202 10.10 Boyle's law (or Mariotte's law) 204 10.11 A microscopic theory of gases 205 10.12 The SI unit of amount of substance; the mole 207 10.13 Interatomic forces: modifications to the kinetic theory of gases 208 10.14 Microscopic models of condensed matter systems 210 Worked examples 212 Chapter 10 problems (up.ucc.ie/10/) 214 11 Thermal physics 215 11.1 Friction and heating 215 11.2 The SI unit of thermodynamic temperature, the kelvin 216 11.3 Heat capacities of thermal systems 216 11.4 Comparison of specific heat capacities: calorimetry 218 11.5 Thermal conductivity 219 11.6 Convection 220 11.7 Thermal radiation 221 11.8 Thermal expansion 222 11.9 The first law of thermodynamics 224 11.10 Change of phase: latent heat 225 11.11 The equation of state of an ideal gas 226 11.12 Isothermal, isobaric and adiabatic processes: free expansion 227 11.13 The Carnot cycle 230 11.14 Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics 231 11.15 The Helmholtz and Gibbs functions 233 Worked examples 234 Chapter 11 problems (up.ucc.ie/11/) 236 12 Microscopic models of thermal systems: kinetic theory of matter 237 12.1 Microscopic interpretation of temperature 237 12.2 Polyatomic molecules: principle of equipartition of energy 239 12.3 Ideal gas in a gravitational field: the ‘law of atmospheres’ 241 12.4 Ensemble averages and distribution functions 242 12.5 The distribution of molecular velocities in an ideal gas 243 12.6 Distribution of molecular speeds 244 12.7 Distribution of molecular energies; Maxwell–Boltzmann statistics 246 12.8 Microscopic interpretation of temperature and heat capacity in solids 247 Worked examples 248 Chapter 12 problems (up.ucc.ie/12/) 249 13 Wave motion 251 13.1 Characteristics of wave motion 251 13.2 Representation of a wave which is travelling in one dimension 253 13.3 Energy and power in wave motion 255 13.4 Plane and spherical waves 256 13.5 Huygens' principle: the laws of reflection and refraction 257 13.6 Interference between waves 259 13.7 Interference of waves passing through openings: diffraction 263 13.8 Standing waves 265 13.8.1 Standing waves in a three dimensional cavity (up.ucc.ie/13/8/1/) 267 13.9 The Doppler effect 268 13.10 The wave equation 270 13.11 Waves along a string 270 13.12 Waves in elastic media: longitudinal waves in a solid rod 271 13.13 Waves in elastic media: sound waves in gases 272 13.14 Superposition of two waves of slightly different frequencies: wave and group velocities 274 13.15 Other wave forms: Fourier analysis 275 Worked examples 279 Chapter 13 problems (up.ucc.ie/13/) 280 14 Introduction to quantum mechanics 281 14.1 Physics at the beginning of the twentieth century 281 14.2 The blackbody radiation problem: Planck's quantum hypothesis 282 14.3 The specific heat capacity of gases 284 14.4 The specific heat capacity of solids 284 14.5 The photoelectric effect 285 14.5.1 Example of an experiment to study the photoelectric effect (up.ucc.ie/14/5/1/) 285 14.6 The X-ray continuum 287 14.7 The Compton effect: the photon model 287 14.8 The de Broglie hypothesis: wave-particle duality 290 14.9 Interpretation of wave particle duality 292 14.10 The Heisenberg uncertainty principle 293 14.11 The Schrödinger (wave mechanical) method 295 14.12 Probability density; expectation values 296 14.12.1 Expectation value of momentum (up.ucc.ie/14/12/1/) 297 14.13 The free particle 298 14.14 The time-independent Schrödinger equation: eigenfunctions and eigenvalues 300 14.14.1 Derivation of the Ehrenfest theorem (up.ucc.ie/14/14/1/) 301 14.15 The infinite square potential well 303 14.16 Potential steps 305 14.17 Other potential wells and barriers 311 14.18 The simple harmonic oscillator 313 14.18.1 Ground state of the simple harmonic oscillator (up.ucc.ie/14/18/1/) 313 14.19 Further implications of quantum mechanics 313 Worked examples 314 Chapter 14 problems (up.ucc.ie/14/) 316 15 Electric currents 317 15.1 Electric currents 317 15.2 The electric current model; electric charge 318 15.3 The SI unit of electric current; the ampere 320 15.4 Heating effect revisited; electrical resistance 321 15.5 Strength of a power supply; emf 323 15.6 Resistance of a circuit 324 15.7 Potential difference 324 15.8 Effect of internal resistance 326 15.9 Comparison of emfs; the potentiometer 328 15.10 Multiloop circuits 329 15.11 Kirchhoff's rules 330 15.12 Comparison of resistances; the Wheatstone bridge 331 15.13 Power supplies connected in parallel 332 15.14 Resistivity and conductivity 333 15.15 Variation of resistance with temperature 334 Worked examples 335 Chapter 15 problems (up.ucc.ie/15/) 338 16 Electric fields 339 16.1 Electric charges at rest 339 16.2 Electric fields: electric field strength 341 16.3 Forces between point charges: Coulomb's law 342 16.4 Electric flux and electric flux density 343 16.5 Electric fields due to systems of charges 344 16.6 The electric dipole 346 16.7 Gauss's law for electrostatics 349 16.8 Applications of Gauss's law 349 16.9 Potential difference in electric fields 352 16.10 Electric potential 353 16.11 Equipotential surfaces 355 16.12 Determination of electric field strength from electric potential 356 16.13 Acceleration of charged particles 357 16.14 The laws of electrostatics in differential form (up.ucc.ie/16/14) 358 Worked examples 359 Chapter 16 problems (up.ucc.ie/16/) 361 17 Electric fields in materials; the capacitor 363 17.1 Conductors in electric fields 363 17.2 Insulators in electric fields; polarization 364 17.3 Electric susceptibility 367 17.4 Boundaries between dielectric media 368 17.5 Ferroelectricity and paraelectricity; permanently polarised materials 369 17.6 Uniformly polarised rod; the ‘bar electret’ 370 17.7 Microscopic models of electric polarization 372 17.8 Capacitors 373 17.9 Examples of capacitors with simple geometry 374 17.10 Energy stored in an electric field 376 17.11 Capacitors in series and in parallel 377 17.12 Charge and discharge of a capacitor through a resistor 378 17.13 Measurement of permittivity 379 Worked examples 380 Chapter 17 problems (up.ucc.ie/17/) 382 18 Magnetic fields 383 18.1 Magnetism 383 18.2 The work of Ampère, Biot, and Savart 385 18.3 Magnetic pole strength 386 18.4 Magnetic field strength 387 18.5 Ampère's law 388 18.6 The Biot-Savart law 390 18.7 Applications of the Biot-Savart law 392 18.8 Magnetic flux and magnetic flux density 393 18.9 Magnetic fields of permanent magnets; magnetic dipoles 394 18.10 Forces between magnets; Gauss's law for magnetism 395 18.11 The laws of magnetostatics in differential form (up.ucc.ie/18/11/) 396 Worked examples 396 Chapter 18 problems (up.ucc.ie/18/) 397 19 Interactions between magnetic fields and electric currents; magnetic materials 399 19.1 Forces between currents and magnets 399 19.2 The force between two long parallel wires 400 19.3 Current loop in a magnetic field 401 19.4 Magnetic fields due to moving charges 403 19.5 Force on a moving electric charge in a magnetic field 403 19.6 Applications of moving charges in uniform magnetic fields; the classical Hall effect 404 19.7 Charge in a combined electric and magnetic field; the Lorentz force 407 19.8 Magnetic dipole moments of charged particles in closed orbits 407 19.9 Polarisation of magnetic materials; magnetisation, magnetic susceptibility 408 19.10 Paramagnetism and diamagnetism 409 19.11 Boundaries between magnetic media 411 19.12 Ferromagnetism; permanent magnets revisited 411 19.13 Moving coil meters and electric motors 412 19.14 Electric and magnetic fields in moving reference frames (up.ucc.ie/19/14/) 414 Worked examples 414 Chapter 19 problems (up.ucc.ie/19) 416 20 Electromagnetic induction: time-varying emfs 417 20.1 The principle of electromagnetic induction 417 20.2 Simple applications of electromagnetic induction 420 20.3 Self-inductance 421 20.4 The series L-R circuit 424 20.5 Discharge of a capacitor through an inductor and a resistor 425 20.6 Time-varying emfs: mutual inductance: transformers 427 20.7 Alternating current (a.c.) 429 20.8 Alternating current transformers 432 20.9 Resistance, capacitance, and inductance in a.c. circuits 433 20.10 The series L-C-R circuit: phasor diagrams 435 20.11 Power in an a.c. circuit 438 Worked examples 439 Chapter 20 problems (up.ucc.ie/20/) 441 21 Maxwell's equations: electromagnetic radiation 443 21.1 Reconsideration of the laws of electromagnetism: Maxwell's equations 443 21.2 Plane electromagnetic waves 446 21.3 Experimental observation of electromagnetic radiation 448 21.4 The electromagnetic spectrum 449 21.5 Polarisation of electromagnetic waves 451 21.6 Energy, momentum and angular momentum in electromagnetic waves 454 21.7 The photon model revisited 457 21.8 Reflection of electromagnetic waves at an interface between non-conducting media (up.ucc.ie/21/8/) 458 21.9 Electromagnetic waves in a conducting medium (up.ucc.ie/21/9/) 458 21.10 Invariance of electromagnetism under the Lorentz transformation (up.ucc.ie/21/10/) 458 21.11 Maxwell's equations in differential form (up.ucc.ie/21/11/) 458 Worked examples 459 Chapter 21 problems (up.ucc.ie/21/) 461 22 Wave optics 463 22.1 Electromagnetic nature of light 463 22.2 Coherence: the laser 465 22.3 Diffraction at a single slit 467 22.4 Two slit interference and diffraction: Young's double slit experiment 470 22.5 Multiple slit interference: the diffraction grating 472 22.6 Diffraction of X-rays: Bragg scattering 475 22.7 The SI unit of luminous intensity, the candela 478 Worked examples 479 Chapter 22 problems (up.ucc.ie/22/) 480 23 Geometrical optics 481 23.1 The ray model: geometrical optics 481 23.2 Reflection of light 481 23.3 Image formation by spherical mirrors 482 23.4 Refraction of light 485 23.5 Refraction at successive plane interfaces 489 23.6 Image formation by spherical lenses 491 23.7 Image formation of extended objects: magnification; telescopes and microscopes 495 23.8 Dispersion of light 497 Worked examples 498 Chapter 23 problems (up.ucc.ie/23/) 501 24 Atomic physics 503 24.1 Atomic models 503 24.2 The spectrum of hydrogen: the Rydberg formula 505 24.3 The Bohr postulates 506 24.4 The Bohr theory of the hydrogen atom 507 24.5 The quantum mechanical (Schrödinger) solution of the one-electron atom 510 24.5.1 The angular and radial equations for a one-electron atom (up.ucc.ie/24/5/1/) 513 24.5.2 The radial solutions of the lowest energy state of hydrogen (up.ucc.ie/24/5/2/) 513 24.6 Interpretation of the one-electron atom eigenfunctions 514 24.7 Intensities of spectral lines: selection rules 517 24.7.1 Radiation from an accelerated charge (up.ucc.ie/24/7/1/) 518 24.7.2 Expectation value of the electric dipole moment (up.ucc.ie/24/7/2/) 518 24.8 Quantisation of angular momentum 518 24.8.1 The angular momentum quantisation equations (up.ucc.ie/24/8/1/) 519 24.9 Magnetic effects in one-electron atoms: the Zeeman effect 520 24.10 The Stern-Gerlach experiment: electron spin 521 24.10.1 The Zeeman effect (up.ucc.ie/24/10/1/) 523 24.11 The spin-orbit interaction 523 24.11.1 The Thomas precession (up.ucc.ie/24/11/1/) 524 24.12 Identical particles in quantum mechanics: the Pauli exclusion principle 525 24.13 The periodic table: multielectron atoms 526 24.14 The theory of multielectron atoms 529 24.15 Further uses of the solutions of the one-electron atom 529 Worked examples 530 Chapter 24 problems (up.ucc.ie/24/) 532 25 Electrons in solids: quantum statistics 533 25.1 Bonding in molecules and solids 533 25.2 The classical free electron model of solids 537 25.3 The quantum mechanical free electron model: the Fermi energy 539 25.4 The electron energy distribution at 0 K 541 25.5 Electron energy distributions at T>0 K 544 25.5.1 The quantum distribution functions (up.ucc.ie/24/5/1/) 544 25.6 Specific heat capacity and conductivity in the quantum free electron model 544 25.7 Quantum statistics: systems of bosons 546 25.8 Superconductivity 547 Worked examples 548 Chapter 25 problems (up.ucc.ie/25/) 549 26 Semiconductors 551 26.1 The band theory of solids 551 26.2 Conductors, insulators and semiconductors 552 26.3 Intrinsic and extrinsic (doped) semiconductors 553 26.4 Junctions in conductors 555 26.5 Junctions in semiconductors; the p–n junction 556 26.6 Biased p-n junctions; the semiconductor diode 557 26.7 Photodiodes, particle detectors and solar cells 558 26.8 Light emitting diodes; semiconductor lasers 559 26.9 The tunnel diode 560 26.10 Transistors 560 Worked examples 563 Chapter 26 problems (up.ucc.ie/26/) 564 27 Nuclear and particle physics 565 27.1 Properties of atomic nuclei 565 27.2 Nuclear binding energies 567 27.3 Nuclear models 568 27.4 Radioactivity 571 27.5 𝛼-, 𝛽- and 𝛾-decay 572 27.6 Detection of radiation: units of radioactivity 575 27.7 Nuclear reactions 577 27.8 Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion 578 27.9 Fission reactors 579 27.10 Thermonuclear fusion 581 27.11 Sub-nuclear particles 584 27.12 The quark model 587 Worked examples 591 Chapter 27 problems (up.ucc.ie/27/) 592 Appendix A: Mathematical rules and formulas 593 Appendix B: Some fundamental physical constants 611 Appendix C: Some astrophysical and geophysical data 613 Appendix D: The international system of units — SI 615 Bibliography 619 Index 621
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Cool Springs Press The WaterSmart Garden
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Design of Machinery
Book SynopsisRobert L. Norton''s sixth edition of DESIGN OF MACHINERY continues the tradition of this best-selling book through its balanced coverage of analysis and design and outstanding use of realistic engineering examples. Through its reader-friendly style of writing, clear exposition of complex topics, and emphasis on synthesis and design, the text succeeds in conveying the art of design as well as the use of modern tools needed for analysis of the kinematics and dynamics of machinery. Topics are explained verbally and visually, often through the use of software, to enhance student understanding. Accompanying the book is an updated online learning center.Table of ContentsPart I Kinematics of Mechanisms1 Introduction2 Kinematics Fundamentals3 Graphical Linkage Synthesis4 Position Analysis5 Analytical Linkage Synthesis6 Velocity Analysis7 Acceleration Analysis8 Cam Design9 Gear TrainsPart II Dynamics of Machinery10 Dynamics Fundamentals11 Dynamic Force Analysis12 Balancing13 Engine Dynamics14 Multicylinder Engines15 Cam Dynamics16 Cam-and Servo-Driven MechanismsAppendix A Computer Programs Appendix B Material PropertiesAppendix C Geometric PropertiesAppendix D Spring Data Appendix E Coupler Curve Atlases Appendix F Answers to Selected Problems Appendix G Equations for Under-or Overbalanced Multicylinder EnginesIndexDownloads Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Separation Process Principles
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Authors iii Preface to the Fourth Edition v General Nomenclature xiii Dimensions and Units xvii 1. Separation Processes 1 1.0∗ Instructional Objectives 1 1.1∗ Industrial Chemical Processes 1 1.2∗ Basic Separation Techniques 3 1.3⚬ Separations by Phase Creation 4 1.4⚬ Separations by Phase Addition 6 1.5⚬ Separations by Barrier 7 1.6⚬ Separations by an External Field or Gradient 7 1.7∗ Brief Comparison of Common Separation Operations 8 1.8∗ Separation Processes, Product Purity, Component Recovery, and Separation Sequences 9 Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 2. Thermodynamics of Separation Operations 16 2.0∗ Instructional Objectives 16 2.1∗ Phase Equilibria 16 2.2∗ Ideal-Gas, Ideal-Liquid-Solution Model 20 2.3⚬ Graphical Representation of Thermodynamic Properties 21 2.4⚬ Nonideal Thermodynamic Property Models 23 2.5⚬ P-v-T Equation-of-State (EOS) Models 23 2.6⚬ Highly Nonideal Liquid Solutions 27 2.7⚬ Gibbs Excess Free-Energy (gE) Models 29 2.8⚬ Predictive Models 34 2.9⚬ Electrolyte Solution Models 36 2.10⚬ Polymer Solution Models 36 2.11∗ K-Value Methods in Process Simulators 36 2.12∗ Exergy and Second-Law Analysis 37 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 3. Mass Transfer and Diffusion 46 3.0∗ Instructional Objectives 46 3.1∗ Steady-State, Ordinary Molecular Diffusion 47 3.2∗ Diffusion Coefficients (Diffusivities) 51 3.3∗ Steady-State and Unsteady-State Mass Transfer Through Stationary Media 58 3.4∗ Mass Transfer in Laminar Flow 60 3.5∗ Mass Transfer in Turbulent Flow 68 3.6∗ Models for Mass Transfer in Fluids with a Fluid–Fluid Interface 73 3.7∗ Two-Film Theory and Overall Mass-Transfer Coefficients 76 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 4. Single Equilibrium Stages and Flash Calculations 87 4.0∗ Instructional Objectives 87 4.1∗ Gibbs’ Phase Rule and Degrees of Freedom 88 4.2∗ Binary Vapor–Liquid Systems at Equilibrium 89 4.3∗ Equilibrium Two-Phase Flash Calculations 93 4.4∗ Ternary Liquid–Liquid Systems at Equilibrium 97 4.5⚬ Multicomponent Liquid–Liquid Systems 101 4.6∗ Liquid–Solid Systems 102 4.7∗ Gas–Liquid Systems 104 4.8∗ Gas–Solid Systems 105 4.9⦁ Three-Phase Equilibrium Systems 107 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 5. Multistage Cascades and Hybrid Systems 118 5.0∗ Instructional Objectives 118 5.1∗ Cascade Configurations 118 5.2∗ Single-Section Liquid–Liquid Extraction Cascades 119 5.3∗ Two-Section Distillation Cascades 121 5.4⚬ Membrane Cascades 123 5.5⚬ Hybrid Systems 125 5.6∗ Degrees of Freedom and Specifications for Cascades 125 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 6. Absorption and Stripping 137 6.0∗ Instructional Objectives 137 6.1⚬ Equipment for Vapor–Liquid Separations 138 6.2⚬ General Design Considerations 143 6.3∗ Graphical Method for Trayed Towers 144 6.4∗ Kremser Group Method for Multicomponent Absorption and Stripping 148 6.5∗ Stage Efficiency and Column Height for Trayed Columns 154 6.6∗ Flooding, Column Diameter, and Tray Layout for Trayed Columns 161 6.7∗ Rate-Based Method for Packed Columns 164 6.8∗ Packed-Column Liquid Holdup, Diameter, Flooding, Pressure Drop, and Mass-Transfer Efficiency 169 6.9⦁ Reactive (Chemical) Absorption 180 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 7. Distillation of Binary Mixtures 191 7.0∗ Instructional Objectives 191 7.1⚬ Equipment and Design Considerations 193 7.2∗ McCabe–Thiele Graphical Method for Trayed Towers 193 7.3⚬ Extensions of the McCabe–Thiele Method 203 7.4∗ Estimation of Tray Efficiency for Distillation 208 7.5∗ Column and Reflux-Drum Diameters 215 7.6∗ Rate-Based Method for Packed Distillation Columns 216 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 8. Liquid–Liquid Extraction with Ternary Systems 231 8.0∗ Instructional Objectives 231 8.1⚬ Equipment for Solvent Extraction 233 8.2⚬ General Design Considerations 239 8.3∗ Hunter–Nash Graphical Equilibrium-Stage Method 243 8.4⚬ Theory and Scale-Up of Extractor Performance 252 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 9. Approximate Methods for Multicomponent Distillation 267 9.0∗ Instructional Objectives 267 9.1∗ Fenske–Underwood–Gilliland (FUG) Method 267 9.2∗ Using the Shortcut (FUG) Method with Process Simulators 279 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 10. Equilibrium-Based Methods for Multicomponent Absorption, Stripping, Distillation, and Extraction 284 10.0∗ Instructional Objectives 284 10.1∗ Simple Model for a Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium Stage 284 10.2⦁ Evolution of Methods for Solving the Mesh Equations 286 10.3∗ Strategies for Applying Process-Simulator Methods 287 10.4∗ Main Mathematical Procedures 291 10.5∗ Bubble-Point (BP) and Sum-Rates (SR) Methods 294 10.6∗ Simultaneous-Correction Method 297 10.7∗ Inside-Out Method 304 10.8⦁ Rigorous Methods for Liquid–Liquid Extraction 309 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 11. Enhanced Distillation and Supercritical Extraction 320 11.0∗ Instructional Objectives 320 11.1∗ Use of Triangular Graphs 321 11.2∗ Extractive Distillation 332 11.3⦁ Salt Distillation 335 11.4⦁ Pressure-Swing Distillation 337 11.5⦁ Homogeneous Azeotropic Distillation 339 11.6∗ Heterogeneous Azeotropic Distillation 343 11.7⦁ Reactive Distillation 352 11.8⦁ Supercritical-Fluid Extraction 357 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 12. Rate-Based Models for Vapor–Liquid Separation Operations 368 12.0⦁ Instructional Objectives 368 12.1⦁ Rate-Based Model 370 12.2⦁ Thermodynamic Properties and Transport-Rate Expressions 372 12.3⦁ Methods for Estimating Transport Coefficients and Interfacial Area 375 12.4⦁ Vapor and Liquid Flow Patterns 375 12.5⦁ Method of Calculation 376 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 13. Batch Distillation 385 13.0∗ Instructional Objectives 385 13.1∗ Differential Distillation 385 13.2∗ Binary Batch Rectification 388 13.3⦁ Batch Stripping and Complex Batch Distillation 390 13.4⦁ Effect of Liquid Holdup 391 13.5∗ Stage-by-Stage Methods for Batch Rectification 391 13.6∗ Intermediate-Cut Strategy 400 13.7⦁ Optimal Control by Variation of Reflux Ratio 401 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises ∗Suitable for an UG course ⚬Optional ⦁Advanced 14. Membrane Separations 408 14.0∗ Instructional Objectives 408 14.1⚬ Membrane Materials 410 14.2⚬ Membrane Modules 414 14.3∗ Mass Transfer in Membranes 416 14.4∗ Dialysis 430 14.5⚬ Electrodialysis 432 14.6∗ Reverse Osmosis 434 14.7∗ Gas Permeation 438 14.8⚬ Pervaporation 441 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises 15. Adsorption, Ion Exchange, and Chromatography 451 15.0∗ Instructional Objectives 451 15.1∗ Sorbents 453 15.2∗ Equilibrium Considerations 461 15.3∗ Kinetic and Transport Rate Considerations 470 15.4⚬ Equipment for Sorption Operations 475 15.5∗ Slurry and Fixed-Bed Adsorption Systems 479 15.6∗ Continuous, Countercurrent Adsorption Systems 494 15.7⚬ Ion-Exchange Cycle 502 15.8∗ Chromatographic Separations 503 Nomenclature, Summary, References, Study Questions, Exercises Answers to Selected Exercises 519 Index 521
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Pearson Education (US) Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical
Book SynopsisDavid M. Himmelblau was Paul D. and Betty Robertson Meek and American Petrofina Foundation Centennial Professor Emeritus in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas, where he taught for forty-two years. He authored eleven books and more than two hundred articles on process analysis, fault detection, and optimization. He was president of the CACHE Corporation, and director of AIChE. James B. Riggs was a university professor for thirty years. Twenty-five of those years were spent at Texas Tech University, where he founded and directed the Texas Tech Process Control and Optimization Consortium. He authored several popular textbooks, including Computational Methods for Engineers with MATLAB Applications, Thirteenth Edition; Programming with MATLAB for Engineers, Fourteenth Edition; and Chemical and Bio-Process Control, Fifth Edition.Table of ContentsPreface xv How to Use This Book xvii Acknowledgments xxi About the Authors xxiii Part I: Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemical Engineering 3 1.1 A Brief History of Chemical Engineering 3 1.2 Types of Jobs Chemical Engineers Perform 6 1.3 Industries in Which Chemical Engineers Work 8 1.4 Sustainability 10 1.5 Ethics 24 Chapter 2: Introductory Concepts 29 2.1 Units of Measure 29 2.2 Unit Conversions 35 2.3 Equations and Units 41 2.4 Measurement Errors and Significant Figures 47 2.5 Validation of Results 53 2.6 Mass, Moles, and Density 55 2.7 Process Variables 75 Part II: Material Balances 125 Chapter 3: Material Balances 127 3.1 The Connection between a Process and Its Schematic 129 3.2 Introduction to Material Balances 134 3.3 A General Strategy for Solving Material Balance Problems 145 3.4 Material Balances for Single Unit Systems 164 3.5 Vectors and Matrices 188 3.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations with MATLAB 190 3.7 Solving Systems of Linear Equations with Python 196 Chapter 4: Material Balances with Chemical Reaction 225 4.1 Stoichiometry 226 4.2 Terminology for Reaction Systems 235 4.3 Species Mole Balances 248 4.4 Element Material Balances 268 4.5 Material Balances for Combustion Systems 276 Chapter 5: Material Balances for Multiunit Processes 313 5.1 Preliminary Concepts 314 5.2 Sequential Multiunit Systems 317 5.3 Recycle Systems 340 5.4 Bypass and Purge 357 5.5 The Industrial Application of Material Balances 367 Part III: Gases, Vapors, and Liquids 401 Chapter 6: Ideal and Real Gases 403 6.1 Ideal Gases 405 6.2 Real Gases: Equations of State 422 6.3 Real Gases: Compressibility Charts 436 6.4 Real Gas Mixtures 444 Chapter 7: Multiphase Equilibrium 473 7.1 Introduction 473 7.2 Phase Diagrams and the Phase Rule 475 7.3 Single-Component Two-Phase Systems (Vapor Pressure) 487 7.4 Two-Component Gas/Single-Component Liquid Systems 504 7.5 Two-Component Gas/Two-Component Liquid Systems 523 7.6 Multicomponent Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium 536 Part IV: Energy Balances 559 Chapter 8: Energy Balances without Reaction 561 8.1 Terminology Associated with Energy Balances 564 8.2 Overview of Types of Energy and Energy Balances 569 8.3 Energy Balances for Closed, Unsteady-State Systems 574 8.4 Energy Balances for Open, Steady-State Systems 597 8.5 Mechanical Energy Balances 627 8.6 Energy Balances for Special Cases 640 Chapter 9: Energy Balances with Reaction 681 9.1 The Standard Heat (Enthalpy) of Formation 682 9.2 The Heat (Enthalpy) of Reaction 688 9.3 Integration of Heat of Formation and Sensible Heat 700 9.4 The Heat (Enthalpy) of Combustion 726 Part V: Combined Material and Energy Balances 747 Chapter 10: Humidity (Psychrometric) Charts 749 10.1 Terminology 751 10.2 The Humidity (Psychrometric) Chart 755 10.3 Applications of the Humidity Chart 765 Chapter 11: Unsteady-State Material and Energy Balances 781 11.1 Unsteady-State Balances 783 11.2 Numerical Integration of ODEs 790 11.3 Examples 799 Supplemental online materials: Chapter 12: Heats of Solution and Mixing 825 Chapter 13: Liquids and Gases in Equilibrium with Solids 845 Chapter 14: Solving Material and Energy Balances Using Process Simulators (Flowsheeting Codes) 857 Part VI: Supplementary Material--Appendixes 889 Appendix A: Atomic Weights and Numbers 893 Appendix B: Tables of the Pitzer Z^0 and Z^1 Factors 894 Appendix C: Heats of Formation and Combustion 899 Appendix D: Answers to Selected Problems 903 Supplemental online materials: Appendix E: Physical Properties of Various Organic and Inorganic Substances 908 Appendix F: Heat Capacity Equations 920 Appendix G: Vapor Pressures 924 Appendix H: Heats of Solution and Dilution 925 Appendix I: Enthalpy-Concentration Data 926 Appendix J: Thermodynamic Charts 933 Appendix K: Physical Properties of Petroleum Fractions 940 Appendix L: Solution of Sets of Equations 949 Appendix M: Fitting Functions to Data 971 Index 975
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Unbound The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes
Book Synopsis'Irresistible . . . My aviation title of the year' Rowland White'Stupendously brilliant . . . Completely addictive' James Holland'The most explosive book about aircraft ever' Jim Moir, aka Vic ReevesFrom the terror and exhilaration of First World War dogfighting to the dark arts of modern air combat, here is an enthralling ode to that most brutally exciting of machines: the warplane.The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is a beautifully designed, highly illustrated collection of the very best articles from Hush-Kit – the world’s leading alternative aviation online magazine – combined with a heavy punch of new and exclusive pieces. It contains a wealth of brilliant material, from Top 10 lists and historical deep-dives to interviews with legendary fighter pilots and expert analysis of weapons, tactics and technology.This knowledge and impeccable research is balanced throughout with the irreverent attitude, wicked satire and sharp eye for the absurdities of the aeronautical world that have made the magazine so popular with its readers. The book itself is also a stunning object, featuring first-rate photography alongside original, specially commissioned artwork. Inside it you will find: Interviews with pilots of the F-14 Tomcat, the Mirage, the MiG-25, the English Electric Lightning, the Rafale and the B-52 among others. Comprehensive surveys including ‘The Ultimate Biplane Fighters', ‘10 Incredible Cancelled Military Aircraft’ and ‘Aviation Myths You Shouldn’t Believe’. Fascinating insights into obscure and overlooked warplanes. Unbelievable accounts of the most bizarre moments in aviation history. And much, much more. Trade Review ‘Hush-Kit is stupendously brilliant – irreverent and witty but also backed up by phenomenal knowledge and a completely fresh take. It’s completely addictive and, without doubt, the best aviation magazine in the world. The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is a thrilling read quite unlike any other aviation title' James Holland 'Funny, brilliant, and extremely well informed . . . Nothing else is quite like it. The extremely handsome Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is an absolute must-have for anyone who has ever looked at an aeroplane with a little too much intensity!' Al Murray ‘Joe Coles has written the most explosive book about aircraft ever’ Jim Moir (Vic Reeves)
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Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd Ranchland: Wagonhound
Book Synopsis"You’ll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike." — Fox News "... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas’ Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching every day." — Western Horseman "...Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." — The Eye of Photography "A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life." — Big Sky Journal Wagonhound is a historic working ranch spanning over 300,000 acres in Wyoming, where the elevation ranges from 5,000 feet to 9,000 feet; where talented, strong, and steady quarter horses supplied by the ranch-owned remuda are required to help the cowboys manage the herds in a spectacularly rugged terrain. Catherine and Art Nicholas, who took the reins of the historic ranch in 1999, take the stewardship of the land very seriously — their vision has been to honour tradition, preserve the land, which is steeped in history, and return it to a pristine condition. In Ranchland: Wagonhound, Anouk Krantz’s beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys, whose long hard days — starting in the dark and finishing in the dark — involve everything from cattle driving to branding to training the best quarter horses in the country and more. Set in a stunning large-format book, these photographs and the stories offer an inspiring new perspective into today's cowboy/ranching culture and land stewardship of the American West. Trade Review"You’ll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike." - Fox News"...Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." - The Eye of Photography"A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life." - Big Sky Journal"... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas’ Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching everyday." - Western HorsemanWatch an interview with Anouk Masson Krantz on Rural America Live: https://vimeo.com/774435607/e8c9780fc6 - Rural America Live"Even city slickers can have a bit of cowboy in their bones—a yearning for open spaces, rugged country, and fierce independence. So, whether your dad’s a cowboy at heart, or a real cowboy himself, chances are he’ll appreciate the stories and images found in the Ranchland: Wagonhound coffee table book by Anouk Masson Krantz." - Prevention"Krantz’s collection of dramatic black-and-white images convey daily life on the ranch, including the changing of the seasons and the work of cowboys and cowgirls." - Professional Photographer Magazine"... rare perspective large-format art book is dedicated to the American rancher, the spirit of the West and the contemporary challenges to conserve the land." - Jackson Hole News & GuideInterview with Anouk Masson Krantz: "If you're a fan of Westerns, shows like Yellowstone or any Taylor Sheridan series, then you're going to love our next guest. In fact, she's Taylor Sheridan's favourite cowboy photographer." - Fox 5 Las Vegas"French photographer Anouk Masson Krantz takes us on a deep dive into the private world of Wagonhound in Wyoming...Her stunning photography showcases cowboy ranching culture and land stewardship in the American West and highlights the daily beauty and seasonal rhythms of life on the ranch." - Sunset Mag“The attention to detail in Anouk’s images offers a rare insight into the modern cowboy and ranching culture from an outsider’s viewpoint.” - Digital Photographer magazine"Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." - Digital Camera World"Anouk's Ranchland wins best art/photography book for The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum awards!" - National Cowboy MuseumInterview with photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz; article and podcast - The Candid Frame podcastFeatured on Marijka Dam's Instagram story - Instagram: Marijka Dam"Photographer Anouk Krantz shares her journey of life-changing adventures that led her to Wagonhound in Wyoming, where dreams really do come true." - Horse and Rider UK"Ranchland: Wagonhound by Anouk Krantz celebrates America’s ranches, like this one in Wyoming. The book, which honours the traditions of the American West and pays homage to those who conserve the land for future generations, won the best photography book of 2023 at the Western Heritage Awards." - The Times“Ranchland: Wagonhound is a photographic deep dive into the private world of Wagonhound- one of America’s largest historic ranches, which spans over 300,000 acres of spectacular and rugged Wyoming Terrain. The beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys.” (Award at 49:45 on link video) - Western Heritage Awards"In the new book Ranchland the toil, the dirt and the search for boundless freedom are depicted. What says the silent male images about the man and the USA in 2023?" [Google translate from Swedish] - Plaza Magazine"With her camera, she now captures the essence of the cowboy life, a life situated somewhere between myth and hard work." - Ramp"Life on Wyoming's Wagonhound, as captured in an award-winning recent book, has chnaged surprisingly little since the days of the Old West." - Wild West Magazine"French photographer ANOUK MASSON KRANTZ has accomplished something that only few people have achieved before: she drove through the American West, immersed herself in the world of the cowboy, and became part of their culture. As her photographs so beautifully show." - Rampstyle"Anouk’s exquisite fine art photography offers a rare window into the cowboy ranching culture and land stewardship of his historic ranch and the breathtaking American West." - Equestrian Living"Her images tell stories of people humbled by nature, animals, and a life beyond the tyranny of social media likes." - American Trails"Life on Wyoming’s Wagonhound, as captured in an award-winning recent book, has changed surprisingly little since the days of the Old West." - Wild West Online"In the beginning, she had to work hard to earn the trust of the cowboys she photographed — and logged more than 125,000 miles on the road, solo, to meet them on their turf." - Cowboys & IndiansTable of Contents Introduction Biography Gallery
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Amber Books Ltd Military Drones: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
Book SynopsisOver the last 20 years, the role of unmanned aircraft systems in modern warfare has grown at an unprecedented rate. No longer simply used for intelligence, data collection or reconnaissance, drones are routinely used for target acquisition and to strike enemy targets with missiles and bombs. Organized by nationality, Military Drones offers a compact guide to the main unmanned aerial vehicles being flown in combat zones today. These include classics, such as the MQ-1 Predator, primarily used for intelligence gathering; the Black Hornet Nano, a micro UAV that is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand and is used by ground troops for local situational awareness; the Chinese tri-copter Scorpion, which is ideal for the stationary observation and strike role in a built-up area; and the French EADS Talarion, a twinjet long-endurance UAV designed for high-altitude surveillance. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs and artworks, Military Drones provides a detailed insight into the specialist military unmanned aerial vehicles that play a key role in the modern battle space.Table of ContentsContents include: 1. United States Former Interstate TDR MQ-1 Predator RQ-2 Pioneer MQ-5 Hunter RQ-14 Dragon Eye RQ-16 T-Hawk FQM-151 Pointer CQ-24A K-MAX Desert Hawk Current MQ-1C Gray Eagle RQ-4 Global Hawk MQ-4C Triton RQ-7 Shadow MQ-8B Fire Scout/MQ-8C Fire Scout MQ-9 Reaper CQ-10 Snowgoose RQ-11 Raven RQ-12 Wasp MQ-19 Aerosonde RQ-20 Puma RQ-21 Blackjack RQ-170 Sentinel RQ-180 Black Hornet Nano Coyote Snipe NAV Switchblade Maveric Stalker ScanEagle Northrop Grumman Bat Future MQ-25 Stingray UAE ADCOM Systems United 40 Iran HESA Qasef-1 IAIO Fotros (Fallen Angel) Kian China Aisheng ASN-209 (Silver Eagle) AVIC Cloud Shadow AVIC WZ-8 CASC CH-5 Rainbow CASC CH-7 CASIC Skyhawk (series) Chengdu (AVIC) Soar Dragon (Soar Eagle) Gongji-11 (GJ-11) Hongdu Lijian (Sharp Sword) NORINCO Sharp Eye III Shenyang (AVIC) Divine Eagle Tengoen TB-001 Twin-Tailed Scorpion Ziyan Blowfish South Korea KARI TR-60 India DRDO AURA DRDO Rustom (Warrior) France Airbus DS Tanan 300 Airbus Helicopters VSR700 Dassault nEUROn EADS Talarion SAGEM Patroller Italy Leonardo Falco Xplorer Piaggio P.1HH Hammerhead South Africa Denel Dynamics Bateleur Israel Aeronautics Defense Dominator XP Aeronautics Defense Orbiter (series) Elbit Skystriker IAI Green Dragon IAI ROTEM L UVision Hero-900 Belarus ARP Golden Eagle Turkey Bayraktar Mini Bayraktar TB2 TAI Aksungur TAI Anka Germany Reiner Stemme Q01 UK BAe Magma BAe Systems Taranis Thales Watchkeeper WK450 Poland MALE Bayraktar TB2 RQ-7 Shadow 200 Orbiter BSL Orbiter 2 FlyEye Warmate circulating ammunition DragonFly Wizjer program PGZ-19R FT-5 FLIR Black Hornet MayFly system BSP Watchkeeper Russia Forpost ISR Kamov Ka-175 Kronstadt Orion-E Mikoyan Skat Rostech (Luch) Korsar Rostech Chirok (Teal) Sokol Altius Sukhoi Zond (Series) VR-Technologies VRT300 ZAO ENIX Eleron-3 (Aileron-3) Sweden UMS V-200 (Skeldar) Ukraine Antonov Horlytsya Skyeton Raybird-3
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