Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Books

Book SynopsisIn Two for Joy, Adam Henson - much-loved and long-standing presenter of Countryfile and Lambing Live - goes on a journey through the seasons to show you what you can find, spot, observe and do in the countryside, to help you find joy in nature all year round.No matter whether you''ve always loved the countryside or are recent converts to nature (perhaps owing to lockdown and the pandemic), farmer Adam Henson is here to gift you all the knowledge needed to keep that joy and wonder of the British and Irish countryside alive the whole year through.Divided into the four seasons, Two for Joy will help you understand what''s happening on farms and in hedgerows throughout the year; show us the animals we might see around us and what they''re busy doing; bring to life the stories behind countryside superstitions and folklore; revisit old traditions and show us how we can include them today; and encourage us to look up at the trees, sky and stars.<

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Book SynopsisThe quiet revolution of mega-farming that is threatening our countryside, farms and food.This eye-opening book . . . deserves global recognition' Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallDevastating . . . demands reading and deserves the widest possible audience' Joanna LumleyHe is informed enough to be appalled, and moderate enough to persuade us to take responsibility for the system that feeds us' Guardian: Book of the WeekFarm animals have been disappearing from our fields as the production of food has become a global industry. We no longer know for certain what is entering the food chain and what we are eating. We are reaching a tipping point as the farming revolution threatens our countryside, health and the quality of our food wherever we live in the world.From the antibiotics routinely given to industrially farmed animals to the chemicals that are killing our insect populations, Farmageddon is a fascinating and terrifying investigative journey behiTrade ReviewLymbery brings to this essential subject the perspective of a seasoned campaigner – he is informed enough to be appalled, and moderate enough to persuade us to take responsibility for the system that feeds us * Guardian: Book of the Week *This meaty account makes a distinctive and important contribution, eschewing the narrowly domestic focus of many of its predecessors in favour of a global investigation ... An engaging read - and it also gives a full enough picture of the situation in the UK to preclude any smugness on the part of the British reader. Anyone after a realistic account of our global food chain, and the changes necessary for a sustainable future, will find much to get their teeth into here -- Felicity Cloake * New Statesman *There’s no end to techno-idiocy in pursuit of profit. But far more concerning is Lymbery’s contention that the wastefulness of feeding human-edible plants and fish to animals is not just absurd but catastrophic. The main reason for hacking down the remaining South American forest is to grow soy to feed the pigs and chickens of China * Evening Standard *Heartbreaking * Irish Times *This eye-opening book, urging a massive rethink of how we raise livestock and how we feed the world, deserves global recognition -- Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallA devastating indictment of cheap meat and factory farming. Don’t turn away: it demands reading and deserves the widest possible audience * Joanna Lumley *This incredibly important book should be read by anyone who cares about people, the planet, and particularly, animals -- Jilly CooperOffers the kind of realistic and compassionate solutions on which our prospects for a truly sustainable world depend -- Jonathon Porritt

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Book SynopsisWhat does the collapse of sub-prime lending have in common with a broken jackscrew in an airliner's tailplane? Or the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico with the burn-up of Space Shuttle Columbia? These were systems that drifted into failure. While pursuing success in a dynamic, complex environment with limited resources and multiple goal conflicts, a succession of small, everyday decisions eventually produced breakdowns on a massive scale. We have trouble grasping the complexity and normality that gives rise to such large events. We hunt for broken parts, fixable properties, people we can hold accountable. Our analyses of complex system breakdowns remain depressingly linear, depressingly componential - imprisoned in the space of ideas once defined by Newton and Descartes. The growth of complexity in society has outpaced our understanding of how complex systems work and fail. Our technologies have gotten ahead of our theories. We are able to build things - deep-sea oil rigs, jaTrade Review'"Accidents come from relationships, not broken parts." Sidney Dekker's meticulously researched and engagingly written Drift into Failure: From Hunting Broken Parts to Understanding Complex Systems explains complex system failures and offers practical recommendations for their investigation and prevention from the combined perspectives of unruly technology, complexity theory, and post-Newtonian analysis. A valuable source book for anyone responsible for, or interested in, organizational safety.' Steven P. Bezman, Aviation safety researcher 'Dekker’s book challenges the current prevalent notions about accident causation and system safety. He argues that even now, what profess to be systemic approaches to explaining accidents are still caught within a limited framework of ’cause and effect’ thinking, with its origins in the work of Descartes and Newton. Instead, Dekker draws his inspiration from the science of complexity and theorises how seemingly reasonable actions at a local level may promulgate and proliferate in unseen (and unknowable) ways until finally some apparent system "failure" occurs. The book is liberally illustrated with detailed case studies to articulate these ideas. As with all Dekker’s books, the text walks a fine line between making a persuasive argument and provoking an argument. Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore it.' Don Harris, HFI Solutions Ltd 'Dekker's book contributes to the growing debate around the nature of retrospective investigations of safety-critical situations in complex systems. Both provocative and insightful, the author shines a powerful light on the severe limits of traditional linear approaches. His call for a diversity of voices and narratives, to deepen our understanding of accidents, will be welcomed in healthcare. Dekker’s proposal that we shift from going "down and in" to "up and out" suggests a paradigm shift in accident investigation.' Rob Robson, Healthcare System Safety and Accountability, CanadTable of ContentsContents: Preface; Failure is always an option; Features of drift; The legacy of Newton and Descartes; The search for the broken component; Theorizing drift; What is complexity and systems thinking?; Managing the complexity of drift; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, Dutch environmental policy has undergone some pivotal changes, the most significant of which have been decentralization and deregulation, encouraging local communities to develop and deliver policies which are tailor-made to their particular situation. These changes have led to the development of some innovative practical instruments for aiding sustainable environmental spatial policy. This book discusses these new ''methods for environmental externalities'' and their significance in the development and delivery of Dutch environmental policies, particularly how they ensure that issues such as health and hygiene are introduced in the early stages of spatial planning processes. This book highlights the most prominent and relevant of these innovative ''methods for environmental externalities'' as well as comparing them with some of the classic methods, and analysing strengths and weaknesses. It argues that having such a broad and varied choice of methods is the key toTable of ContentsPreface; Smart methods: methods in a changing environmental policy climate; Part A Context and Conditions: Developments in environmental policy: standards, remediation, politics and integrated environmental management; Diversity uncovered: a comparative framework for methods for environmental externalities; Methods in different shapes and sizes: variation for coping with varying circumstances. Part B Methods and Tools: Environmental zoning approaches: separating the a "gooda (TM) and the a "bada (TM); Checklist methods: between quantity and quality; Quality perspectives: towards tailor-made area-specific solutions; 'Zip' methods:integrating by doing; Information methods: showing is knowing; Other methods: outside the box. Part C Relations and Reflections: The methods in relation to each other: going beyond descriptions; Reflection: what does it all mean?; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisNow that modern machinery and electromechanical devices are typically being controlled using analog and digital electronics and computers, the technologies of mechanical engineering in such a system can no longer be isolated from those of electronic and computer engineering. Mechatronics: A Foundation Course applies a unified approach to meet this challenge, developing an understanding of the synergistic and concurrent use of mechanics, electronics, computer engineering, and intelligent control systems for everything from modeling and analysis to design, implementation, control, and integration of smart electromechanical products. This book explains the fundamentals of integrating different types of components and functions, both mechanical and electrical, to achieve optimal operation that meets a desired set of performance specifications. This integration will benefit performance, efficiency, reliability, cost, and environmental impact. With useful feTable of ContentsMechatronic Engineering. Basic Elements and Components. Modeling of Mechatronic Systems. Component Interconnection and Signal Conditioning. Instrument Ratings and Error Analysis. Sensors and Transducers. Actuators. Digital Hardware and Microcontrollers. Control Systems. Projects. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisDespite the obvious need for transparency, a company's Lean results can continue to hide behind the mask of traditional accounting and dilute the benefits of a Lean implementation. When your organization opts to go Lean, you must empower your accountants with Lean tools that serve the Lean mission.Winner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication AwardAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information explains how to develop the information and financial reports that serve the needs of a Lean-minded business. It presents alternative methods of reporting, and includes a step-by-step guide for transitioning to Lean accounting methods. The book is divided into three parts: The Fundamentals of Lean as a Competitive Strategy The Nuts and Bolts of Lean Accounting Controls and Transition Walking you through Lean tools, activities, and philosophies, it addreTrade ReviewWhen the Lean accounting field coalesced at the first Lean Accounting Summit in 2005 the thought leaders realized that promoting Lean accounting concepts at the university level was critical to long term manufacturing success in the United States. Drs. Gloria McVay, Frances Kennedy, and Rosemary Fullerton have not only led that effort and emerged as leaders in the academic community; they are Lean thought leaders in their own right.Accounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information is an outstanding contribution to the Lean accounting body of work. Written in textbook style, it is a great learning resource that will be widely used in college classrooms, as well as in the manufacturing community. It is easy to read and understand, while comprehensively covering the entire scope of Lean accounting. It is easy to see this book becoming the standard tool that CFOs and Controllers will use to train and bring their entire accounting team along for the Lean journey. I highly recommend this outstanding book!—Bill Waddell, Lean Author and ConsultantThis is a must-have guide for all those wanting to leverage the power of Lean in their organization. The authors have done a tremendous job of capturing the essence of what Lean accounting is and how companies can use it to better understand and improve their business! The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner, with great examples and explanations of the various aspects of Lean accounting. It demonstrates how Lean accounting helps all levels of employees see and understand their business through a better lens than what the traditional accounting reports and processes offer.—Jan Brosnahan, Controls Division Controller for Watlow Electric Mfg Co.McVay, Kennedy, and Fullerton marshal up a long needed instructional book, closing a significant gap in the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of applying Lean accounting as a cornerstone for a successful Lean journey. Accounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information should be used by companies and universities alike to bridge this informational gap and give our future accountants and leaders required knowledge on managing financial, operational, and strategic decisions for our business organizations.—Jim Huntzinger, Founder and President of the Lean Accounting SummitRising out of the academic community, Accounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information provides legitimacy to what successful Lean CEO and CFO's know: we must move away from standard cost accounting to release the untapped human and financial value in our organizations!—Jean Cunningham, Jean Cunningham ConsultingAccounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information is a great learning tool for beginners, as well as a great reference book for the highly trained. The book begins at the start of the Lean accounting journey and ends with practical examples that are applicable on a daily basis.—Bill Stabler, Corporate Controller, Barry-Wehmiller, Inc.Accounting in the Lean Enterprise: Providing Simple, Practical, and Decision-Relevant Information is a concrete, actionable roadmap for those wanting to transform their internal reporting systems to support Lean manufacturing. The book is written from the perspective of ‘why it matters’ and ‘how to do it.’ In-depth examples provided are sure to guide the Lean journeys of those willing to explore more relevant accounting alternatives. —Staci Gunnell, CMA, Financial Global Operations Manager, ThermoFisher Scientific; Former Controller, AutolivTable of ContentsThe Fundamentals of Lean as a Competitive Strategy. Principles of Strategic Lean Thinking. Value Stream Management. The Nuts and Bolts of Lean Accounting. Principles of Lean Accounting. Value Stream Costing. Inventory Management. Capacity Management. Product Costs and Lean Decisions. Lean Planning. Measurement Selection and Alignment. Measurement and Lean Behavior. Controls and Transition. Leaning Accounting Processes. Transitioning to a Lean Accounting Reporting System.

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Book SynopsisFuel Cells: Principles, Design, and Analysis considers the latest advances in fuel cell system development and deployment, and was written with engineering and science students in mind. This book provides readers with the fundamentals of fuel cell operation and design, and incorporates techniques and methods designed to analyze different fuel cell systems. It builds on three main themes: basic principles, analysis, and design. The section on basic principles contains background information on fuel cells, including fundamental principles such as electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics of fuel cell reactions as well as mass and heat transfer in fuel cells. The section on design explores important characteristics associated with various fuel cell components, electrodes, electrocatalysts, and electrolytes, while the section on analysis examines phenomena characterization and modeling both at the component and system levels. Trade Review"This book covers all essential themes of fuel cells ranging from fundamentals to applications. It includes key advanced topics important for understanding correctly the underlying multi-science phenomena of fuel cell processes. The book does not only cope with traditional fuel cells but also discusses the future concepts of fuel cells. The book is rich on examples and solutions important for applying the theory into practical use."—Peter Lund, Aalto University, Helsinki "A good introduction to the range of disciplines needed to design, build and test fuel cells."—Nigel Brandon, Imperial College "This is a one of a kind book that is comprehensive in covering key topics on fuel cell from extensive reviews of electrochemistry and thermodynamics, to modeling and simulation, to fuel processing and environmental impact. The book lays out in-depth theoretical aspects on fuel cell multi-science processes and yet presents material easy to comprehend. It is well written and sufficiently consistent in style embedded with practical examples to serve as an excellent textbook for both undergraduate and graduate course works. The level of thoroughness and detail is impressive and material presented is useful for the broader fuel cell community, including engineers, industry and researchers."—Suddhasatwa Basu, Ph.D., professor and head of the chemical engineering department, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Table of ContentsIntroduction. Review of Electrochemistry. Review of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics of Electrochemical Fuel Cell. Electrochemical Kinetics. Charge Transport in Fuel Cell. Fuel Cell Characterization. Fuel cell Components and Design. Heat and Mass Transport in Fuel Cell. Gas Flow Channel Analysis and Design. Computational Model for Analysis and Design of Fuel Cell. Dynamic Simulation and Fuel Cell Control System. Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems. Fuel Cell Application, Codes and Standards, and Environmental Effects.

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Book SynopsisNow updated A comprehensive, 500-year history of technology in society. Historian Thomas J. Misa's sweeping history of the relationship between technology and society over the past 500 years reveals how technological innovations have shapedand have been shaped bythe cultures in which they arose. Spanning the preindustrial past, the age of scientific, political, and industrial revolutions, as well as the more recent eras of imperialism, modernism, and global security, this compelling work evaluates what Misa calls the question of technology.In this edition, Misa brings his acclaimed text up to date by drawing on current scholarship while retaining sharply drawn portraits of individual people, artifacts, and systems. Each chapter has been honed to relate to contemporary concerns. Globalization, Misa argues, looks differently considering today's virulent nationalism, cultural chauvinism, and trade wars. A new chapter focuses on the digital age from 1990 to 2016. The book also examines Trade ReviewThis book is indispensable and exciting reading for both scholars and a wider audience.—Emanuela Scarpellini, Technology & CultureTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Technologies of the Court, 1450–1600Chapter 2. Techniques of Commerce, 1588–1740Chapter 3. Geographies of Industry, 1740–1851Chapter 4. Instruments of Empire, 1840–1914Chapter 5. Science and Systems, 1870–1930Chapter 6. Materials of Modernism, 1900–1950Chapter 7. The Means of Destruction, 1936–1990Chapter 8. Promises of Global Culture, 1970–2001Chapter 9. Paths to Insecurity, 2001–2010Chapter 10. Dominance of the Digital, 1990–2016Chapter 11. The Question of TechnologyNotesEssay on SourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisGuru to a new generation of chefs from Chicago to Copenhagen, Spain's Ferran Adrià has been featured on Time magazine''s list of the 100 most influential people of our times and touted by the press as an alchemist and a genius. His restaurant, El Bulli, was ranked first on Restaurant Magazine's Top 50 list in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and has retained this title in 2009. Considered food's preeminent futurist, a mad Catalonian scientist, and the godfather of culinary foam and other gastronomic advances, the Alicia Foundation distills Adrià's culinary knowledge into a practical handbook that will more often be found face up on the counter than collecting dust on a shelf.A dictionary of present-day cooking, Modern Gastronomy: A to Z puts equal emphasis on the nature of ingredients, their reactions, and the processes they undergo to create the final product. You can quickly look up and find, in plain language, everything you need to know about the scienceTrade ReviewThis alphabetical handbook of food ingredients, food-related processes, and food preparation tools is written for the professional cook who is no longer constrained by traditional culinary ingredients and techniques and is instead encouraged to experiment and explore the intersection of cooking and food science. … Students of the culinary arts and food science may benefit from this useful information presented in a concise format. Summing Up: Recommended.—CHOICE, September 2010… a landmark in the history of cooking … the first such book to be initiated and shaped by professional cooks themselves, and to be so forward-looking … both a gift and a challenge. The gift is the book itself and the information it holds. The challenge is to make use of it creatively and generously .—From the Foreword by Harold McGee… the fountainhead of a futuristic approach to food that pervades the kitchens of young, ambitious chefs everywhere … Mr. Adrià's single-handed influence is staggering …—Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and MailHe's doing the most exciting things in our profession today.—Chef Paul Bocuse, namesake of Bocuse d’Or, biennial world chef championshipTable of ContentsForeword, Preface, Acknowledgments, How to Use Modern Gastronomy, A–Z, Theme Index

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Book SynopsisHow do you take talented engineers and surround them with the elements needed to create brilliant designs that lead to market-changing products? Lean 3P is how.Winner of a 2013 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award !Written from an operations perspective, The Lean 3P Advantage: A Practitioner's Guide to the Production Preparation Process explains how to build collaborative thinking and innovation into the front end of the design process. Describing how to develop successful new products concurrently with new operations, the book illustrates real-world scenarios with numerous examples and case studies to help newcomers succeed the first time around. For those familiar with 3P, the book supplies the basis to explore Evergreen 3Pa process for applying 3P to small-scale design projects for similar benefits. Details the 3P Lean Design process, explaining how and why it works so effectively IncludesTrade ReviewFinally, a go-to reference book on the important subject of 3P. Coletta does an outstanding job defining a step-by-step approach that can provide breakthrough results to manufacturing and service organizations alike.—Drew Locher, Managing Director, Change Management Associates This how-to guide is filled with relevant examples that can help you apply the concepts and methodology to any product and process industry to develop higher quality products and processes delivered at lower costs.—Ken Rolfes, KDR Associates, Inc. ... an extremely valuable book for any practitioner interested in capturing the significant benefits of 3P for their firms. The author’s sincere desire to share his considerable knowledge with his readers comes through on every page.—Ron Mascitelli, PMP, President, Technology Perspectives Finally, a go-to reference book on the important subject of 3P. Coletta does an outstanding job defining a step-by-step approach that can provide breakthrough results to manufacturing and service organizations alike.—Drew Locher, Managing Director, Change Management Associates This how-to guide is filled with relevant examples that can help you apply the concepts and methodology to any product and process industry to develop higher quality products and processes delivered at lower costs.—Ken Rolfes, KDR Associates, Inc. ... an extremely valuable book for any practitioner interested in capturing the significant benefits of 3P for their firms. The author’s sincere desire to share his considerable knowledge with his readers comes through on every page.—Ron Mascitelli, PMP, President, Technology Perspectives Table of ContentsPreface, Acknowledgments, Introduction, Chapter 1: Lean 3P Design Concepts, Chapter 2: Lean 3P’s Place in the Product Development Process, Chapter 3: Applying Lean 3P Design and Gaining Leverage, Chapter 4: Getting Started, Chapter 5: The Countdown and Overview of the 3P Event Week, Chapter 6: Kickoff, Charter, and 3P Goals, Chapter 7: Product Planning and Process Evaluation Criteria, Chapter 8: Defining Value-Adding Functions, Chapter 9: Flow Diagrams, Developing Seven Alternatives, and Selection of the Better Three Alternatives, Chapter 10: Process at a Glance, Selecting Teams, Constructing the Three Prototypes, Chapter 11: Rapid Evaluation of the Three Prototypes, Selecting the Final Prototype, Chapter 12: Developing the Final Prototype, Incorporating Evaluation Criteria, and Measuring Effectiveness: Final Report-Out, Chapter 13: 3P Project Management: Potholes and Stumbling Blocks, Chapter 14: Evergreen Lean 3P Design: Conclusions, Appendix, The Author

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Book SynopsisFor many years, Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications has been the go-to text for gaining proficiency in the technological fundamentals of power system protection. Continuing in the bestselling tradition of the previous editions by the late J. Lewis Blackburn, the Fourth Edition retains the core concepts at the heart of power system analysis. Featuring refinements and additions to accommodate recent technological progress, the text: Explores developments in the creation of smarter, more flexible protective systems based on advances in the computational power of digital devices and the capabilities of communication systems that can be applied within the power grid Examines the regulations related to power system protection and how they impact the way protective relaying systems are designed, applied, set, and monitored Considers the evaluation of protective systems during system disturbances and describes the tools available for Trade Review"... provides a solid foundation for the master-level student as well as power engineers new to protection principles, and it is most certainly a valuable reference for the experienced protection engineer. This book provides enough information of historical applications to aid the reader in understanding the protection in service today. The material is presented clearly with examples to provide practice of the fundamentals presented."—Miriam P. Sanders, from IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, September/October 2015 "The book describes in a very comprehensive and efficient way main problems of power system protection. The protection principles, criteria as well as relay setting calculation rules are explained in detail, with use of many practical examples. The reader receives a book with all practical knowledge in the field in one band."—Prof. Waldemar Rebizant, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, PL"The book addresses interesting and timely topics. By analyzing the review materials I feel that the book is based on a proper fusion of technology and methodology. Besides, I expect that it implements an effective balance between power system protection theory and engineering practice. For this reason I’d like to express a positive opinion about the book project."—Alfredo Vaccaro, Department of Engineering University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy Table of ContentsPrefaces. Introduction and General Philosophies. Fundamental Units: Per Unit and Percent Values. Phasors and Polarity. Symmetrical Components: A Review. Relay Input Sources. Protection Fundamentals and Basic Design Principles. System-Grounding Principles. Generator Protection/Intertie Protection for Distributed Generation. Transformer, Reactor, and Shunt Capacitor Protection. Bus Protection. Motor Protection. Line Protection. Pilot Protection. Stability, Reclosing, Load Shedding, and Trip Circuit Design. Microprocessor Applications and Substation Automation. Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn the past, for the most part, people who moved into management positions in medical imaging were chosen because they were the best technologists. However, the skill set for technologists and supervisors/managers are vastly different. Even an MBA-educated person may not be ready to take on imaging management. As an example, when buying a very expensive piece of imaging equipment, this person would not necessarily know the right questions to ask, such as: What is my guaranteed uptime? Is technologist training included?Introduction to Medical Imaging Management is a comprehensive reference for medical imaging managers learning through a combination of education and experience. This thorough book provides an in-depth overview of every major facet pertaining to the knowledge and skills necessary to become a department or imaging center supervisor or manager. The text follows a natural progression from transitioning into a management position and dealing wTrade Review"This is a great beginner's guide for new leaders in imaging departments. This, combined with a strong orientation program and a mentor, would help a new leader learn the ropes of management and have a basic knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the position. Weighted numerical score: 78 - 3 stars."—Jamie Beaudry, B.S. R.T.R., Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, from Doody's Book Reviews™Table of ContentsIntroduction: Transition to Management. Management Basics and Skills. Stress Management and Working with Radiologists. Human Resource Management: Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring. Orientation, Coaching and Counseling—Legal Aspects. Evaluation, Appraisal, Retention, and Dismissal. Operations Management: Department Planning: Layout and Design. Staffing. Policies and Procedures. Conducting Meetings and Facilitating. PACS/RIS Workflow. Quality. Business Planning Basics. Financial Management. Capital Equipment. Marketing.

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Book SynopsisHistory, evolution and packaging.- Machine organization.- Interpretive instructions.- The executive program.- Important background routines.- Display and keyboard (DSKY).- I/O devices and interfaces.- Application programs.- Erasable memory programs.- Interaction with the ground.- Selected case studies.- Epilogue.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“This exceedingly valuable work will give present day Computer Science students the background to understand how the dramatic breakthroughs in Logical Design, Computer Architecture, Computer Language Interpreters and Real-Time Executive Software was invented, and how it worked in practice. … This excellent reference will form a model for teaching and learning historical Computer Architectures and Software so that future Computer Scientists can understand and learn the original ideas that today guide their field.” (Ira Laefsky, Amazon, September, 2010)Table of Contents-History, evolution and packaging. -Machine organization. -Interpretive instructions. -The executive program. -Important background routines.-Display and keyboard (DSKY). -I/O devices and interfaces. -Application programs. -Eraseable memory programs. -Interaction with the ground. -Selected case studies. -Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook presents a series of concise, simply written and well illustrated technical information sheets, providing essential job knowledge and understanding for the painter and decorator. It gives thorough coverage of materials and equipment ? both decorative and industrial ? currently in use, and gives useful guidance on specification. Throughout, considerable emphasis is placed on safety precautions. The sixth edition has been extensively revised to include new developments in tools, equipment and materials, particularly with regard to spray painting technology and the move to low VOC paints. The chapters on scaffolding and health and safety have also been thoroughly updated to ensure they reflect current regulations and best practice. The content covers the knowledge evidence for both National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in painting and decorating. The book?s extensive but concise information will also make it an exceTrade Review"This guide to professional painting by Butterfield (Construction Crafts at Reading College) provides readers with easy to understand yet complete information on all aspects of interior and exterior house painting. Tools, equipment, materials, and procedures are thoroughly covered as well as health and safety code information. With full color illustrations and an easily navigable format, this guide serves as an ideal reference for those in the painting profession." (Booknews, 1 June 2011Table of ContentsEditor’s note xi Preface to the sixth edition xii Part 1 Tools and Equipment 1 1.1 Small tools and equipment 3 1.1.1 Painters’ hand tools 3 1.1.2 Paint containers 7 1.1.3 Mechanical hand tools 8 1.1.4 Burning-off equipment 11 1.1.5 Brushes: components and types 12 1.1.6 Paint rollers 15 1.1.7 Paint pads and mittens 19 1.1.8 Paperhangers’ tools and equipment 19 1.1.9 Graining, marbling and broken-colour tools and brushes 22 1.1.10 Signwriting and decorative painting tools and brushes 25 1.1.11 Gilding tools and brushes 28 1.1.12 Texture-painting tools 29 1.2 Stripping and cleaning 31 1.2.1 The steam stripper 31 1.2.2 Flame-cleaning 32 1.2.3 Blast cleaning 33 1.3 Spraying 37 1.3.1 The spray gun 37 1.3.2 Containers for spraying 40 1.3.3 Compressors, receivers, transformers 42 1.3.4 Hoses and connections 44 1.3.5 Types of spray system 46 1.3.6 Airless spray 49 1.3.7 High-volume low-pressure spray (HVLP) 52 1.3.8 Cleaning, maintenance and storage of spray equipment 53 1.3.9 Spray guns for special purposes 54 1.4 Power sources 57 1.4.1 Compressed air 57 1.4.2 Electricity 58 1.4.3 Gases 60 1.4.4 The internal combustion engine 61 Part 2 Surface Coatings and Specialist Materials 65 2.1 Introduction 67 2.1.1 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – 2010 Legislation 67 2.1.2 Composition 68 2.1.3 Pigments and extenders 70 2.1.4 Film-formers 71 2.1.5 Thinners and driers 77 2.1.6 Properties of paint 79 2.2 Primers, undercoats and stoppers 81 2.2.1 Acrylic primer/undercoat 81 2.2.2 Alkali-resisting primer 81 2.2.3 Aluminium wood primer 82 2.2.4 Quick-drying acrylic metal primer 82 2.2.5 All-purpose primer 83 2.2.6 Calcium plumbate primer 83 2.2.7 Etch primer 84 2.2.8 Wood primer 84 2.2.9 Preservative primer 85 2.2.10 Knotting solution 85 2.2.11 Flexible filler 86 2.2.12 Spirit-based aluminium sealer 86 2.2.13 Primer sealer 86 2.2.14 Stabilising primer (also called stabilising solution) 87 2.2.15 Plaster sealer 87 2.2.16 Red lead primer 87 2.2.17 Zinc chromate metal primer 88 2.2.18 Zinc phosphate metal primer 88 2.2.19 Zinc-rich primer and zinc-rich epoxy primer 89 2.2.20 Alkyd undercoat 89 2.3 Finishing paints 91 2.3.1 Interior and exterior metallic paints (formerly bronze/aluminium paint) 91 2.3.2 Eggshell or satin finish 91 2.3.3 Matt emulsion paint 92 2.3.4 Vinyl silk emulsion 93 2.3.5 Gloss finish 93 2.3.6 Water-based gloss 94 2.3.7 Multi-colour finish 94 2.3.8 Masonry paint 96 2.3.9 Cellulose coating 97 2.3.10 Moisture-vapour permeable (MVP) or microporous coatings 97 2.4 Special paints 99 2.4.1 Anti-condensation paint 99 2.4.2 Anti-graffiti paint 99 2.4.3 Anti-fungal paint 100 2.4.4 Bituminous paint 100 2.4.5 Cement paint 101 2.4.6 Chlorinated rubber paint 102 2.4.7 Acrylated rubber paints 102 2.4.8 Road line paint 103 2.4.9 Machinery enamel 103 2.4.10 Floor paint (single pack) 103 2.4.11 Damp-proofing compound 104 2.4.12 Epoxy resin paint 104 2.4.13 Flame-retardant paint 105 2.4.14 Micaceous iron oxide paint 106 2.4.15 Fluorescent and luminescent paints (fluorescent and phosphorescent types) 106 2.4.16 Dry-fall paint/dry-fog paint 107 2.4.17 Blockfiller 107 2.4.18 Hygienic coatings 107 2.4.19 Polyurethane paint 108 2.4.20 Texture-effect paint 108 2.4.21 Relief-texture paint (interior) 109 2.4.22 Self-cleaning paint 110 2.4.23 Heat-resistant paint 110 2.5 Clear finishes and wood treatments 112 2.5.1 Wood preservatives 112 2.5.2 Wood stains (translucent) 113 2.5.3 Wood stains (opaque) 113 2.5.4 Oil resin varnishes 113 2.5.5 Interior varnishes 114 2.5.6 Water-repellent solution 114 2.5.7 Spirit varnish 115 2.5.8 Graining and marbling materials 115 2.6 Paint defects 117 2.6.1 Defects of surface coatings 117 2.6.2 Defects in the tin 120 2.7 Gilding and bronzing materials and defects 125 2.7.1 Gilding 125 2.7.2 Bronzing 126 2.7.3 Gilding defects 127 2.8 Stencil and masking materials 129 2.8.1 Stencil-plate materials 129 2.8.2 Other stencil materials 130 Part 3 Preparation of Surfaces for Paint and for Clear Finishes 131 3.1 Abrasives 133 3.1.1 Coated abrasives 133 3.1.2 Abrasive powders and other abrasives 135 3.2 Making good 136 3.2.1 Stopper 136 3.2.2 Filler 136 3.3 Preparation of previously painted surfaces 139 3.3.1 Unsound surfaces 139 3.3.2 Sound surfaces 140 3.4 Preparation of new, stripped or untreated surfaces 142 3.4.1 Properties of building materials 142 3.4.2 Very absorbent surfaces 142 3.4.3 Absorbent surfaces 145 3.4.4 Non-absorbent surfaces 147 3.4.5 Chemically active surfaces 147 3.4.6 Corrodible surfaces 149 3.4.7 Bleeding and non-drying surfaces 153 3.5 Natural wood finishes 155 3.5.1 Preparation of natural wood surfaces 155 3.5.2 Finishes 156 3.6 Surface and paint film defects 157 3.7 Preparation of surfaces for graining, marbling and surface texturing 166 3.8 Preparation of surfaces for gilding and bronzing 167 Part 4 Surface Coverings 169 4.1 Preparation of surfaces for surface coverings 171 4.2 Adhesives 173 4.2.1 Starch paste 173 4.2.2 Cellulose paste 173 4.2.3 Starch ethers or starch-based 173 4.2.4 PVA and acrylic adhesives 174 4.3 Preparatory papers 175 4.3.1 White lining paper 175 4.3.2 Glass fibre 175 4.4 Flat papers 177 4.4.1 Grounds 177 4.5 Embossed papers 179 4.5.1 Dry embossed paper 179 4.5.2 Wet embossed paper 179 4.6 Relief papers 181 4.6.1 Ingrains: woodchip, oatmeal 181 4.6.2 Relief or blown vinyls 181 4.7 Washable papers 182 4.7.1 Ordinary washable paper 182 4.7.2 Vinyl paper 182 4.7.3 Paper coated after hanging 182 4.7.4 Pre-pasted (ready-pasted) paper 183 4.7.5 Photo murals 183 4.8 Decorative laminates 184 4.8.1 Flock papers 184 4.8.2 Wool strand and weftless materials 184 4.8.3 Paper-backed hessian 185 4.8.4 Grasscloth 185 4.8.5 Cloth-backed vinyl 185 4.8.6 Silk 186 4.8.7 Lincrusta 186 4.8.8 Metallic foils 187 4.8.9 Cork 188 4.9 Defects of surface coverings 189 4.10 Glossary of terms 193 4.11 International performance symbols 196 Part 5 Scaffolding 197 5.1 Ladders, trestles, stepladders 199 5.1.1 Ladders 199 5.1.2 Ladder attachments 200 5.1.3 Roof ladder 200 5.1.4 Trestles 201 5.1.5 Stepladders 202 5.1.6 Fixed-leg adjustable steel trestles 202 5.1.7 Hop-ups 203 5.2 Boards, staging, working platforms 204 5.2.1 Scaffold boards 204 5.2.2 Lightweight staging 204 5.2.3 Classes of portable plant 205 5.3 Scaffolding 206 5.3.1 Tubular components 206 5.3.2 System or unit scaffold 208 5.3.3 Independent scaffold 210 5.3.4 Putlog scaffold 211 5.3.5 Birdcage scaffold 211 5.3.6 Slung scaffold 212 5.3.7 Truss-out scaffold 214 5.4 Ropes, knots 215 5.4.1 Types of rope 215 5.4.2 Knots 215 5.5 Safety equipment 217 5.5.1 Safety belts, harnesses 217 5.5.2 Safety nets and sheets 218 5.6 Statutory obligations 220 Part 6 Safety, Health and Welfare 221 6.1 Health and safety at work 223 6.1.1 Health and Safety at Work Act 223 6.1.2 Health-and-safety regulations 223 6.2 Fire precautions 229 6.2.1 Common causes of fire 229 6.2.2 Fire-fighting 230 6.2.3 Treatment for burning clothing 230 6.3 Storage of materials 232 6.4 Lead paint 235 6.4.1 Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (‘CLAW’) 235 6.4.2 Removal of paint systems containing lead 236 6.5 Hygiene 237 6.5.1 General principles of hygiene 237 6.5.2 Industrial dermatitis (occupational skin disease) 237 6.6 Fumes, dust, noise, vibration 239 6.6.1 Fumes 239 6.6.2 Dust 240 6.6.3 Noise 243 6.6.4 Vibration 243 6.6.5 Radiation 244 6.7 Lifting 245 6.8 First Aid 246 6.8.1 First-aid requirements 246 6.8.2 First-aid treatment 246 Part 7 Specification 249 7.1 Components of buildings – exterior 251 7.2 Components of buildings – interior 252 7.3 Components of buildings – staircases 254 7.4 Types of door and window 255 7.5 Job planning 257 7.5.1 Interior painting 257 7.5.2 Exterior painting 257 7.5.3 Wall and ceiling hanging 258 7.5.4 Construction documents 259 7.6 Choice of method of paint application 261 7.7 Costing 263 7.7.1 General procedure for large contracts 263 7.7.2 General procedure for small (jobbing) contracts 263 7.7.3 Information for costing small painting jobs 263 7.7.4 Glossary of terms 265 7.8 Calculations 267 7.8.1 International system of units (SI) 267 7.8.2 Calculating superficial area (area super) 267 7.8.3 Levers and beams 267 7.8.4 Scales 269 7.9 British standards 270 7.9.1 British standards 270 Part 8 Colour 273 8.1 Colour and light 275 8.1.1 The spectrum 275 8.1.2 Effect of artificial light on colour 276 8.1.3 Types of artificial light 276 8.1.4 Metameric colour effect 276 8.1.5 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (dda) 276 8.2 Colour organisation 278 8.2.1 Pigment-mixture colour circle 278 8.2.2 Munsell scale 278 8.3 Colour standards 281 8.3.1 BS 1710: 1984 Specification for identification of pipelines and services 281 8.3.2 BS 4800: 1989 Schedule of paint colours for building purposes 281 8.3.3 BS 5499-5: 2002 Graphical symbols & signs incl. fire safety and signs with specific safety meanings 282 8.3.4 NCS–Natural Colour System ® ©: an international colour standard 282 8.4 Terms related to colour schemes 286 Part 9 Glazing 289 9.1 Types of glass and glazing compound 291 9.1.1 Clear sheet glass 291 9.1.2 Patterned glass 291 9.1.3 Safety glazing materials 291 9.1.4 Glazing compounds 292 9.2 Handling and storage of glass 293 9.2.1 Handling glass 293 9.2.2 Storage 293 9.3 Measuring and cutting glass 294 9.3.1 Measuring for glass 294 9.3.2 Planning for cutting glass 294 9.3.3 Relevant glazing sizes 294 9.3.4 Cutting glass 295 9.4 Methods of glazing 296 9.4.1 Timber frames 296 9.4.2 Metal frames 296 9.4.3 Setting or location blocks 297 9.5 Double glazing 298 Part 10 Useful websites 299 10.1 Useful websites 301 Index 303

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Book SynopsisTwenty years ago, the search for planets--and life--outside the solar system was a job restricted to science fiction writers. It is now one of the most rapidly growing fields in astronomy, with thousands of these exoplanets discovered so far. The detection of these worlds has only been possible in the last decade, with the number of discoveries increasing enormously over the last year following the findings of the Kepler Space Telescope. These new worlds are more alien than anything in fiction. Planets larger than Jupiter with years lasting one week, planets circling the dead remains of stars, others with two suns lighting their skies or with no sun at all. These locations hint at Earth-sized worlds but with split hemispheres of perpetual day and night, waterworlds drowning under global oceans, and volcanic lava planets spewing seas of magma. The Planet Factory tells the story of exoplanets, planets orbiting stars outside of our solar system. Discover Trade ReviewA precious compendium on what we can say about the formation of planets, and how much our knowledge has progressed in recent years. * Nature *Packed with interesting insights and scientific content that capably captures the current state of exoplanet research. * Sky at Night *If you’ve always been intrigued by extrasolar planets — or even if you haven’t! — you’ll want to move this book to the top of your reading list. * Sky & Telescope *Engaging and informative ... a great introduction to a relatively new and fast-changing aspect of scientific endeavour. * Engineering and Technology *Brilliantly written ... Tasker highlights how difficult the hunt for planets is. I highly recommend this book. * Physics World *This splendidly readable and authoritative book succeeds at the near-impossible task of explaining all you need to know about the revolutionary and fast-moving scientific field that's seeking out these new worlds and what may be lurking on them. -- Caleb Scharf, Directory of Astrobiology, Columbia UniversityElizabeth Tasker is the perfect guide in this astronomical adventure story; she brings the world’s leading planet hunters vividly to life and demystifies the crucial technical details of the research with impressive clarity and a light, engaging touch. -- Michael D. Lemonick, Chief Opinion Editor at Scientific American and the author of Mirror Earth: The Search for Our Planet’s TwinIn a lively science narrative spiced with a sly humour, Elizabeth Tasker makes learning about the planets of our Solar System and beyond into a rich and rewarding pleasure. -- Marc Kaufman, author of First Contact and Mars Up Close, and founder of NASA’S online column ‘Many Worlds’Elizabeth Tasker’s book is a surprisingly complete description of the current state of astronomy of extrasolar planets, presented in a way that is extremely entertaining and accessible. I highly recommend it to everyone who would like to get acquainted with this still-new, fascinating field of science. -- Aleksander Wolszczan, discoverer of the first exoplanetTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Blind Planet Hunters PART 1: THE FACTORY FLOOR Chapter 1: The Factory Floor2 Chapter 2: The Record-breaking Building Project Chapter 3: The Problem with Gas Chapter 4: Air and Sea PART 2: DANGEROUS PLANETS Chapter 5: The Impossible Planet Chapter 6: We Are Not Normal Chapter 7: Water, Diamonds or Lava? The Planet Recipe Nobody Knew Chapter 8: Worlds Around Dead Stars Chapter 9: The Lands of Two Suns Chapter 10: The Planetary Crime Scene Chapter 11: Going Rogue PART 3: GOLDILOCKS WORLDS Chapter 12: The Goldilocks Criteria Chapter 13: The Search for Another Earth Chapter 14: Alien Vistas Chapter 15: Beyond the Goldilocks Zone Chapter 16: The Moon Factory Chapter 17: The Search for Life Author’s note Glossary Further Reading Acknowledgements Index

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Book Synopsis**SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2019**''Read this book and join the effort to terminate air pollution.'' - Arnold SchwarzeneggerAir pollution has become the world's greatest environmental health risk, and science is only beginning to reveal its wide-ranging effects. Globally, 19,000 people die each day from air pollution, killing more than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and car accidents combined.What happened to the air we breathe?Sustainability journalist Tim Smedley has travelled the world to try and find the answer, visiting cities at the forefront of the fight against air pollution, including Delhi, Beijing, London and Paris. With insights from the scientists and politicians leading the battle against it, and people whose lives have been affected by it, Clearing the Air tells the full story of air pollution for the first time: what it is, which pollutants are harmful, where they come from and most importantly Trade ReviewAir pollution is a serious problem that we all have the power to solve. Tim Smedley's book, Clearing the Air, shows how the fightback against air pollution works. Tim's book is action-packed and his global journey of discovery uncovers the real heroes who are taking a stand and fighting for their right to breathe clean air. Read this book and join the effort to terminate air pollution. -- Arnold Schwarzenegger, 38th Governor of CaliforniaWhether describing Paris's Journee sans Voiture or electric buses in Beijing and Milton Keynes, Clearing the Air not only suggests that tackling pollution is possible, but also shows how, in many places, the work is already being done. In a news cycle that increasingly informs us that all hope is lost, it is uplifting to read that Smedley, an award-winning sustainability journalist, does not think so. * Times Literary Supplement *Clearing the Air is incredibly well researched with plenty of numbers and facts to back up Smedley’s arguments. This is an important book and one that I whole-heartedly recommend. Even if politicians are slow to take measures about the air quality where you live, Clearing the Air will help you to play your part in creating a cleaner and healthier future. * Chemistry World *Clearing the Air sets out in simple terms the monumental damage that dirty air is causing to us and our environment. It also gives us the remarkably simple, logical solutions that need embracing across the world. Compulsory reading. -- Chris Boardman, Olympic Gold Medallist and Greater Manchester's Cycling and Walking CommissionerTim Smedley's indignation about the years of cover-ups and lies by governments and corporations is well founded. There are scientific details packed between the covers of this personal account – atmospheric chemistry, automative engineering, health effects and much more. The technical details are woven seamlessly into the story. It left me with a growing feeling of hope: people around the world are demanding breathable air! -- Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB)A wonderfully written book that takes you through the fascinating and terrifying story of air pollution, and explains how billions of people unwittingly ended up breathing toxic air. What Tim does so well is to articulate a simple truth that ultimately leaves you with hope: it doesn’t have to be this way. Air pollution is a man-made problem and Clearing the Air sets out the simple steps that governments and individuals must take to ensure that everyone can breathe clean air. Read it and take action! -- James Thornton, CEO, ClientEarthA thoughtful, worthwhile book that fulfils the important role of observing air pollution across widespread regions of the world. China is not the first country to experience the environmental impacts of industrialization, and it will not be the last. -- Ma Jun, Director of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, Beijing, ChinaTable of ContentsPrologue PART I: ORIGINS Chapter 1: The Greatest Smog? Chapter 2: Life’s a Gas Chapter 3: Particulate Matters Chapter 4: No Smoke Without Fire Chapter 5: The Dash for Diesel Chapter 6: Struggling to Breathe PART II: FIGHTBACK Chapter 7: The Greatest Smog Solution? Chapter 8: Electric Dreams Chapter 9: Road Rage Chapter 10: What Price Fresh Air? Epilogue The Clean Air Blueprint: For Cities The Clean Air Blueprint: For You References Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWithin the marine and offshore industry, there is a clear and growing need for increased training and education on the use of electrical power systems. The number of electrical plant and appliances now in service has grown at an alarming rate in recent years, as has the amount of electrical power generated and utilised on board. Large passenger ships now carry as many electrical officers as marine engineers, and electrical propulsion is now in common use by LNG carriers, small parcel tankers, oil tankers, ferries, offshore support, the navy, fleet auxiliary, cable layers and cruise ships. A number of shipping companies now award the Chief Electro Technical Officer the equivalent rank to the ship's master and Chief Engineer. These developments have resulted in the establishment of a Foundation Degree programme for Electro Technical Officers and the current development of full degree programmes. As such, a targeted textbook for students on the subject is required. As with all titles in

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Book SynopsisA charming and insightful exploration of the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain''s inland waterways. In Britain''s Canals, two inland waterways experts and much-loved authors come together to produce the definitive word on the man-made wonders that make Britain''s canals so special, so loved and enjoyed by so many. They explore features from the awe-inspiring 30-lock flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, to the downright delightful chocolate-box lock-keeper''s cottages that line the cut of every canal, to masterpieces such as the 18-arch Pontcysyllte aqueduct, the highest aqueduct in the world, to beautiful bridges, grand company buildings, the social hubs that were, and still are, canal-side pubs, plus so much more. In contrast to many inland waterways books which are organised geographically by canal, Britain''s Canals is structured thematically, with chapters on The Line (the shape of the canal itself), Trade ReviewBeautifully photographed. * Yachting Monthly *

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Book SynopsisDay Skipper Exercises is a partner to the Day Skipper for Sail and Power course book, providing extra practice for students, helping them to absorb the theory in the main book. It contains practice test papers with fully explained answers, on all parts of the Day Skipper course, whether sail or power. It covers:- Chartwork - Tides - Pilotage and passage planning - Seamanship - Anchorwork - Ropework - Rules of the road A free practice chart is included, as well as extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs and pilotage notes so that students can complete the questions without the need for any other material. It is an ideal exam revision guide and invaluable practice for anyone wanting to brush up on their practical navigation skills. This second edition is updated throughout to take in the latest changes to the syllabus.Trade Reviewinvaluable for anyone wanting to brush up their navigation skills introduction to chart work and ... exercises on buoys, beacons and lights [are] particularly well demonstrated * Nautical Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new edition covers the core subject areas of arithmetic, algebra, mensuration in 2D and 3D, trigonometry and geometry, graphs, calculus and statistics and probability for Marine Engineering students for the Merchant Navy OOW qualification.Initial examples have been designed purely to practise mathematical technique and, once these skills have been mastered, further examples focus on engineering situations where the appropriate skills may be utilised. The practical questions are primarily from a marine engineering background but questions from other disciplines, such as electrical engineering, will also be covered, and reference made to the use of advanced calculators where relevant.Table of Contents1. Indices and Logarithms \ 2. Algebra \ 3. Simple Equations and Transposition \ 4. Simultaneous Linear Equations \ 5. Quadratic and Cubic equations \ 6. Graphs \ 7. trigonometry and Geometry \ 8. Solution of Triangles \ 9. Mensuration of areas \ 10. Mensuration of Volumes and Masses \ 11. Differential Calculus \ 12. Integral Calculus and Advanced Applications \ 13. Statistics \ 14. Specimen Exam Questions and Worked Solutions \ Appendix I: the Basics \ Appendix II: Complex Numbers \ Appendix III: Laplace Transforms \ Appendix IV: Fourier Analysis \ Appendix V; Exam Standard Questions and Solutions \ Appendix VI: Formulae

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