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Book SynopsisThis authoritative textbook covers ship construction techniques and methods for all classes of the Merchant Navy marine deck and engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as students studying for degrees and diplomas in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is complementary to Reeds Vol 4 (Naval Architecture) and Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering Knowledge).This fully revised edition prioritises the need of these students, recognising recent syllabus changes and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, with the increased emphasis on academic content to be delivered by colleges and universities. The text has been updated and expanded to reflect recent developments in techniques and materials used, and related changes in ship design, including sample examination questions and worked example answers throughout.Table of ContentsPREFACE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 SHIP TYPES AND TERMS Passenger Ships Container Ships (the Modern Cargo Liner Ships) General Cargo Ships Roll-On/ Roll-Off Vessels Oil Tankers Bulk Carriers Chemical Carriers Liquefied Gas Carriers Superyachts General Notes Ship Terms 2 STRESSES IN A SHIP’S STRUCTURE Strength of Ships – Overall Design Concept Longitudinal Bending Transverse Bending and Racking 3 STEEL SECTIONS USED: WELDING AND MATERIALS Welding Welding Safety Manual metal arc welding (electric arc welding) Welding Processes Materials Mild steel Higher tensile steels Arctic D steel Aluminium alloys The fracturing of steel structures Composites Machining and Repairs 4 BOTTOM AND SIDE FRAMING Double Bottom Side Framing 5 SHELL AND DECKS Shell Plating Deck Plating Beams and Deck Girders Hatches 6 BULKHEADS AND DEEP TANKS Watertight Bulkheads Watertight Doors Deep Tanks Non- watertight Bulkheads Corrugated Bulkheads 7 FORE END ARRANGEMENTS Stem Arrangements to Resist Panting Arrangements to Resist Pounding Bulbous Bow Anchor and Cable Arrangements 8 AFTER END ARRANGEMENTS Cruiser Stern Sternframe and Rudder Shaft Tunnel Thrust Improvement Kort Nozzle Tail Flaps and Rotating Cylinders Podded Drive 9 OIL TANKERS, BULK CARRIERS, LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIERS AND CONTAINER SHIPS 129 Introduction Oil Tankers Bulk Carriers Liquefied Gas Carriers Container Ships 10 THE LOAD LINE REGULATIONS Freeboard Tonnage 159 Life-Saving Appliances Fire Protection Survey of Ships – Discontinuities 11 SHIP DYNAMICS Propellers Fluctuating Forces Caused by the Propeller Wake Field Podded Drive Controllable Pitch Propellers Contra-Rotating Propellers Vertical Axis Propellers Tunnel Thrusters (Bow and Stern Thrusters) Rolling and Stabilisation Reduction of Roll Vibration 12 CORROSION, COATINGS AND DRY-DOCKING Insulation of Ships Corrosion Hull Coatings – for Efficiency and for the Prevention of Corrosion Design and maintenance Fouling Examination in Dry Dock – Class Emergency Repairs to Structure Engine Casing Funnel SELECTION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – OPERATIONAL/MANAGEMENT LEVEL SELECTION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – MANAGEMENT LEVEL INDEX

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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense study guide helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications. This handy revision guide is the one book that Deck Officer Cadets, Master and Deck Officers will want by their side when studying for the much-feared oral exams. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks strips back the masses of information to the core essential points that are easy to absorb and quick to remember when it comes to the oral assessment.The MCA Deck Officer (Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master) syllabi cover a vast amount of information that candidates are required to understand and use in their oral exam, which for many presents a major stumbling block to qualification. While it inevitably takes a long time for candidates to build up this wealth of knowledge, this study aid is the perfect refresher, listing the key points and including helpful sample questions and worked examples on tidal working, radar plotting and more.Written in siTrade ReviewA must-have resource for students submitting to MCA oral exams. * Roger Seymour, Senior RYA Examiner, Hamble School of Yachting *Table of ContentsBusiness and Law M Notices, Conventions Seaworthiness Stability, safe access, safe movement, Life Saving Appliances Pollution Prevention Marpol, annexes Responses to emergencies Musters, Man Over Board, Fire, Flooding Manoeuvering the vessel Interaction, transverse thrust Distress signals IRPCS Section I, II, III. Lights, Shapes Safe Navigational Watch STCW Ch VIII, Bridge watchkeeping Meteorology Fronts, Measurement, Stevenson screens Passage planning Appraise, Plan, Execute, Monitor

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative textbook will cover the principal topics in thermodynamics for officer cadets studying Merchant Navy Marine Engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as the core syllabi in thermodynamics for undergraduate students in marine engineering, naval architecture and other marine technology related programmes. It will cover the laws of thermodynamics and of perfect gases, their principles and application in a marine environment.This new edition will be fully updated to reflect the recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, including National Diplomas, Higher National Diploma and degree courses. This new content will focus on how the the formulae and calculations apply to the actual workplace, and these updates will open up the potential market in the UK as well as appealing to more of the international market. Each chapter has fully worked examples interwoven into the text, with test exaTable of ContentsContents with specific details of the new material Introduction More emphasis on the international nature of the qualification and the reasons for studying science within engineering IS units and common terms General update and include additional ideas especially for the new combined steam and motor propulsion systems. Review test examples Heat Change and update the text to explain about the nature of heat to international students. Thermal expansion Practical examples to help the international students understand the concepts. Check carefully the worked examples Heat transfer Update Figure 4.6 for clarity. Check through all example problems and solutions and update where required Law of perfect gasses Update/expand wording for better understanding by international students eg Fig 5.1 needs more clarity. Explain Avodagro’s Law better for international students. Expand out ‘Enthalpy’ and ‘open systems’. Check the ‘Test Examples’ Expansion and compression of perfect gasses Explain/expand out and/or change/update formulae such as those shown on page 86. Check all worked examples. Check page 91 – reference to state point 1 and 2’ IC engines: elementary principles Expand the ‘other engine cycles’ such as the Miller Cycle and the Atkinson Cycle. Update drawings and diagnostics of engine faults. Increase thermal efficiency explanation IC engine cycles Expand the detailed explanations of different IC engine cycles. Check test examples Reciprocating air compressors Update drawings and text for international students. Check the test examples. Steam Update the Waste heat recovery system. Update/change the section on ‘Steam Tables’ (This is a significant change and needs careful consideration as published ‘steam tables’ are no longer available and the online versions are not straight forward to follow). Check test examples Entropy Definition of the word ‘abscissae’ and more of an explanation of ‘Entropy’ for the international students Turbines Expand the explanation of the modern use of steam and gas turbines for the production of electrical power in the latest ‘Hybrid’ power systems. Boilers and combustion Expand ‘combustion’ to include the latest ‘Selective Catalytic Reduction’ (SCR) technology for the reduction of harmful emissions in Diesel Exhaust. Refrigeration Increase the detail about the modern refrigerants and change all the worked examples over to include the modern gasses. Worked examples Check all the steps in the calculation to ensure that International Students will be able to follow each one easily

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Book SynopsisNow completely revised, Practical Electronics: A Complete Introduction covers the key areas of electronics you need to be confident in, whether you are a keen amateur hobbyist, an engineering student or a professional who wants to keep up to date. It outlines the basics in clear jargon-free English and provides added-value features like key ideas, memorable quotations and even lists of questions you might be asked in a seminar or exam.The book has been updated to remove complex and abstract technical thought and replace it with practical information that will be essential for students and general readers alike. It builds on basic principles such as simple circuits and switches, going on to explain how basic components can be used to form versatile digital systems, which can be combined and programmed to create new functional systems. It also covers microprocessor technology and microcontroller chips, showing how to program microcontrollers for learners wishing to explore this new technology. Practical Electronics employs the ''Breakthrough Method'' to help you advance quickly at any subject, whether you''re studing for an exam or just for your own interst. The Breakthrough Method is designed to overcome typical problems you''ll face as learn new concepts and skills.- Problem: "I find it difficult to remember what I''ve read."; Solution: this book includes end-of-chapter summaries and questions to test your understanding.- Problem: "Lots of introductory books turn out to cover totally different topics than my course."; Solution: this book is written by a university lecturer who understands what students are expected to know.

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Book Synopsis''An evocative portrait of a forgotten period of Britain''s farming history... is an ode both to the soil, and those who have worked it alongside her'' Daily TelegraphJoan Bomford wanted to be a farmer so much she always wore a tie like her dad. She ran away from school whenever she could to help him. As an 8 year-old she was the first person in the family to drive a tractor. No job was ever too tough for her. Now aged 83, she''s still as active, still driving tractors, still feeding the farm''s beef cattle and horses, and still giving riding lessons.This is her account of a lifelong love-affair with the land and the people who work on it. With the warmth and wit of a born story teller, she tells us what it''s been like to live through an era of enormous change, her love of animals kindled by her father''s shire horses who did all the heavy work until machinery took over. Up With The Lark is not only the portrait of a forgotten era, but also the sTrade ReviewAn evocative portrait of a forgotten period of Britain's farming history... is an ode both to the soil, and those who have worked it alongside her. * Daily Telegraph *Remarkable story in this warm and witty account of a life in farming. * WALK magazine *Up with the Lark recalls her small but remarkable place in the history of an ever-changing industry. * Radio Times *

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Book Synopsis''Great characters, fine writing, totally engrossing'' STEPHEN KING It might have been the end of days. Instead it was the beginning of something shockingly new.They called the comet Cain, after the astronomer who discovered it. It passed 500,000 miles from Earth. We were spared planetary destruction and granted a light show like no other.But, one year later, Earth span into the debris field left by the comet and a meteor storm struck. Roads, buildings and even a small town were annihilated.The meteors impacted heavily around the dying mining town of Northfall, Minnesota. It was the night of a mysterious double murder, the deed overshadowed by the discovery that the burning remains of the rock contained an unknown substance more precious than gold: the Ninth Metal. And with that discovery, everything changed.Benjamin Percy is an award-winning novelist, celebrated comic books writer and author of the WolTrade ReviewPraise for THE NINTH METAL * : *When Benjamin Percy publishes a novel, I have got to read that novel. THE NINTH METAL continues his streak of thrilling, incisive genre bending goodness. It's a sci-fi novel, a crime novel and a super-hero novel, too. Audacious and intelligent and exactly what I was dying to read * Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling *Ben Percy will serve you the impossible-and by the end of every chapter, you will believe it and feel it as truth. Whether you choose to think of him as the Elmore Leonard of rural Minnesota or the Stephen King of Science Fiction, Percy-with his extraordinary and unrelenting eye-dishes up humanity like some kind of otherworldly blue plate special, at once deeply familiar and wildly new * Margaret Stohl, No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author *Take one part dystopia, one part sci-fi, two parts apocalypse, then ride them roughshod through a bleak and bloody western, and it still wouldn't get close to what Ben Percy does here, which is blow open the core of humanity's dark heart * Marlon James, Booker Prize winning author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf *The plot is dynamic, featuring multiple viewpoints as well as corporate malfeasance, spooky cults, and family drama. This sounds complicated, and it is, but all of these moving parts work together due to strong characterization, especially the cheery rookie police officer Stacie Toal. The action is vivid without being too graphic, contributing to an overall cinematic feel. While the novel comes to a satisfying conclusion, this is the first book in an anticipated trilogy * Booklist *Debris from a comet drops a fabulously valuable new metal . . . turning it into a bloody, brawling boomtown. Great characters, fine writing, totally engrossing * Stephen King *Wildly entertaining * Publishers Weekly *A propulsive thriller that drops plenty of hints about a bigger picture to be discovered. Fast-paced and gripping, this will make you eager for the next in the Comet Cycle * Sci-Fi Bulletin *Percy's novel is a clever amalgamation of speculative fiction and family drama, of supercharged characters and regular folk, encompassing various viewpoints in a highly cinematic narrative. * Star Tribune *There's mystery and intrigue and a heavy dose of the Midwest in this book, which bills itself as a modern gold rush * Science Friday *The engine of the novel, first of a trilogy, has a lot of moving parts but Percy keeps them all meshing nicely together with sinewy prose and strong characterisation * Financial Times *It's a fast-paced book, full of gritty drama, surprising revelations that don't stray too far into incredulity, complex character dynamics and multiple layers of plot. It was great fun to read and had a real meteoric impact * ParSec *Reads like Stephen King, mixed with Lee Child with a dash of Marvel's Jessica Jones. I couldn't put it down * Concatenation *There's mystery and intrigue and a heavy dose of the Midwest in this book, which bills itself as a modern gold rush * Science Friday *

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Book Synopsis''Totally engrossing'' - STEPHEN KING on The Ninth Metal THE FINAL BOOK IN PERCY''S CRITICALLY CLAIMED COMET CYCLE SERIES!The comet, Cain, came from beyond our solar system, its debris containing elements unknown. Now, in the isolated region of Fairbanks, Alaska, the skies shift and stretch as an interstellar dust cloud seeds the atmosphere. When a plane shudders its way through pulpy, swirling, bruise-shaped clouds, lit with sudden cracks of lightning, the sky opens and the aircraft vanishes...but only for a minute.When the flight lands, everyone on board and in the community will be changed forever. Chuck Bridges, a local DJ and conspiracy theorist, was on board and later reported dead to his family, but not before proclaiming that something inside the clouds was speaking to him. Now his son, Theo, must chase down answers to the mystery his father unlocked. He''ll find himself at odds with Sophie Chen, an agent with a shaTrade ReviewPercy offers intriguing theoretical physics, a penetrating analysis of human greed, and deeply sympathetic characters. This standout combination of science and psychology is sure to wow SF fans. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *An excellent continuation of the Comet Cycle * SciFi Bulletin *

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Book SynopsisCovered from the vantage point of a user of a commercial flow package, Essentials of Computational Fluid Dynamics provides the information needed to competently operate a commercial flow solver. This book provides a physical description of fluid flow, outlines the strengths and weaknesses of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), presents the basics of the discretization of the equations, focuses on the understanding of how the flow physics interact with a typical finite-volume discretization, and highlights the approximate nature of CFD. It emphasizes how the physical concepts (mass conservation or momentum balance) are reflected in the CFD solutions while minimizing the required mathematical/numerical background. In addition, it uses cases studies in mechanical/aero and biomedical engineering, includes MATLAB and spreadsheet examples, codes and exercise questions. The book also provides practical demonstrations on core principles and key behaviors and incorporates a wide rangeTrade Review"The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and mathematically oriented explanations. It covers some of the most important real-life CFD topics in depth, such as the issue of turbulence modeling, meshing, or the choice of the boundary conditions."Marek Behr, RWTH Aachen University, Germany"Well written and easy to understand. It describes the basic concepts of accuracy, artificial viscosity and stability in a systematic and logical way. Moreover, the introduction of [artificial] viscosity and flux limiters are rarely found or discussed in the other CFD textbooks. This is an excellent textbook to have for students, lecturers and practicing professionals alike. I would like to have this book on my shelf."Dr. K. Djidjeli, University of Southampton, UK"This relatively short book is intended for the user of commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages, as opposed to the developer of such programs. Müeller (Queen Mary Univ. of London, UK) taught CFD to undergraduate students for many years, and he developed the book to accompany a first course on the topic for aerospace or mechanical engineering students. The first eight chapters emphasize the basic physics and the microscopic description of the mathematical equations of fluid mechanics (both laminar and turbulent) and the description and application of finite element mesh modeling of these equations in the vicinity of various geometrical bodies, with appropriate boundary conditions. The sources of errors and the pros and cons of the various turbulent models are also described. Chapter 9 presents several case studies, and chapter 10, the appendix, is a program for a 2-D finite volume application. A short list of exercises follows each chapter. Students will need a solid grounding in basic fluid mechanics and numerical analysis to follow this text."CHOICE, July 2016 Issue"The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and mathematically oriented explanations. It covers some of the most important real-life CFD topics in depth, such as the issue of turbulence modeling, meshing, or the choice of the boundary conditions."Marek Behr, RWTH Aachen University, Germany"Well written and easy to understand. It describes the basic concepts of accuracy, artificial viscosity and stability in a systematic and logical way. Moreover, the introduction of [artificial] viscosity and flux limiters are rarely found or discussed in the other CFD textbooks. This is an excellent textbook to have for students, lecturers and practicing professionals alike. I would like to have this book on my shelf."Dr. K. Djidjeli, University of Southampton, UK"This relatively short book is intended for the user of commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages, as opposed to the developer of such programs. Müeller (Queen Mary Univ. of London, UK) taught CFD to undergraduate students for many years, and he developed the book to accompany a first course on the topic for aerospace or mechanical engineering students. The first eight chapters emphasize the basic physics and the microscopic description of the mathematical equations of fluid mechanics (both laminar and turbulent) and the description and application of finite element mesh modeling of these equations in the vicinity of various geometrical bodies, with appropriate boundary conditions. The sources of errors and the pros and cons of the various turbulent models are also described. Chapter 9 presents several case studies, and chapter 10, the appendix, is a program for a 2-D finite volume application. A short list of exercises follows each chapter. Students will need a solid grounding in basic fluid mechanics and numerical analysis to follow this text."CHOICE, July 2016 IssueTable of ContentsForeword -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 CFD, the virtual wind tunnel -- 1.2 Examples of CFD applications -- 1.3 Prerequisites -- 1.4 Literature -- 1.5 Ingredients -- 1.6 Organisation of the chapters -- 1.7 Exercises -- 2 Physical and mathematical principles of modern CFD -- 2.1 The physical model -- 2.1.1 Continuum assumption -- 2.1.2 Lagrangian vs. Eulerian description -- 2.1.3 Conservation principles -- 2.2 The mathematical model: the equations of fluid flow -- 2.2.1 Mass conservation in 1-D -- 2.2.2 Mass conservation in 3-D -- 2.2.3 Divergence and gradient operators, total derivative -- 2.2.4 The total or material derivative -- 2.2.5 The divergence form of the total derivative -- 2.2.6 Reynolds’ transport theorem -- 2.2.7 Transport of a passive scalar -- 2.3 The momentum equations -- 2.3.1 Examples of momentum balance -- 2.3.2 The inviscid momentum equation — the Euler equation -- 2.3.3 The viscous momentum equations — Navier-Stokes -- 2.3.4 The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations -- 2.3.5 Energy balance -- 2.3.6 Summary of properties for the Navier-Stokes equations -- 2.4 Simplified model equations -- 2.4.1 Linear advection equation -- 2.4.2 Inviscid Burgers’ equation -- 2.4.3 Heat equation -- 2.5 Excercises -- 3 Discretisation of the equations -- 3.1 Discretisation of the linear advection equation -- 3.1.1 Finite difference discretisation of linear advection . -- 3.1.2 Solving the finite difference approximation -- 3.1.3 Mesh refinement -- 3.1.4 Finite volume discretisation of the 1-D advection . -- 3.1.5 Solving the finite volume approximation -- 3.1.6 Finite difference vs. finite volume formulations . . -- 3.2 Burgers’ equation: non-linear advection and conservation -- 3.3 Heat equation in 1-D -- 3.3.1 Discretising second derivatives -- 3.3.2 1-D Heat equation, differential form -- 3.3.3 Solving the 1-D heat equation -- 3.4 Advection equation in 2-D -- 3.4.1 Discretisation on a structured grid -- 3.5 Solving the Navier-Stokes equations -- 3.6 The main steps in the finite volume method -- 3.6.1 Discretisation on arbitrary grids -- 3.6.2 Transport through an arbitrary face -- 3.6.3 The concept of pseudotime-stepping -- 3.6.4 Time-stepping for compressible flows -- 3.6.5 Iterative methods for incompressible flows -- 3.6.6 The SIMPLE scheme -- 3.7 Exercises -- 4 Analysis of discretisations -- 4.1 Forward, backward and central differences -- 4.2 Taylor analysis: consistency, first- and second-order accuracy -- 4.2.1 Round-off errors -- 4.2.2 Order of accuracy and mesh refinement -- 4.3 Stability, artificial viscosity and second-order accuracy . . -- 4.3.1 Artificial viscosity -- 4.3.2 Artificial viscosity and finite volume methods -- 4.3.3 Stable second-order accurate discretisations for CFD -- 4.3.4 Monotonicity and second-order accuracy: limiters . -- 4.4 Summary of spatial discretisation approaches -- 4.5 Convergence of the time-stepping iterations -- 4.5.1 Explicit methods -- 4.5.2 Implicit methods -- 4.5.3 Increasing mesh resolution -- 4.5.4 Multigrid -- 4.6 Excercises -- 5 Boundary conditions and flow physics -- 5.1 Selection of boundary conditions -- 5.1.1 Some simple examples -- 5.1.2 Selecting boundary conditions to satisfy the equations -- 5.2 Characterisation of partial differential equations -- 5.2.1 Wave-like solutions: hyperbolic equations -- 5.2.2 Smoothing-type solutions: elliptic equations -- 5.2.3 The borderline case — parabolic equations -- 5.2.4 The domain of dependence, the domain of influence -- 5.2.5 Example of characterisation: surface waves -- 5.2.6 Compressible and incompressible flows -- 5.2.7 Characterisation of the Navier-Stokes equations . . -- 5.3 Choice of boundary conditions -- 5.3.1 Boundary conditions for incompressible flow -- 5.3.2 Boundary conditions for hyperbolic equations -- 5.4 Exercises -- 6 Turbulence modelling -- 6.1 The challenges of turbulent flow for CFD -- 6.2 Description of turbulent flow -- 6.3 Self-similar profiles through scaling -- 6.3.1 Laminar velocity profiles -- 6.3.2 Turbulent velocity profile -- 6.4 Velocity profiles of turbulent boundary layers -- 6.4.1 Outer scaling: friction velocity -- 6.4.2 Inner scaling: non-dimensional wall distance y+ -- 6.5 Levels of turbulence modelling -- 6.5.1 Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) -- 6.5.2 Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) -- 6.5.3 Large Eddy (LES) & Detached Eddy Simulation (DES) -- 6.5.4 Summary of approaches to turbulence modelling . -- 6.6 Eddy viscosity models -- 6.6.1 Mixing length model -- 6.6.2 The Spalart-Allmaras model -- 6.6.3 The k—e model -- 6.7 Near-wall mesh requirements -- 6.7.1 Estimating the wall distance of the first point -- 6.8 Exercises -- 7 Mesh quality and grid generation -- 7.1 Influence of mesh quality on the accuracy -- 7.1.1 Maximum angle condition -- 7.1.2 Regularity -- 7.1.3 Size variation -- 7.2 Requirements for the ideal mesh generator -- 7.3 Structured grids -- 7.3.1 Algebraic grids using transfinite interpolation -- 7.4 Unstructured grids -- 7.4.1 The Advancing Front Method -- 7.4.2 Delaunay triangulation -- 7.4.3 Hierarchical grid Methods -- 7.4.4 Hexahedral unstructured mesh generation -- 7.4.5 Hybrid mesh generation for viscous flow -- 7.5 Mesh adaptation -- 7.5.1 Mesh movement: r-refinement -- 7.5.2 Mesh refinement: h-refinement -- 7.6 Exercises -- 8 Analysis of the results -- 8.1 Types of errors -- 8.1.1 Incorrect choice of boundary conditions -- 8.1.2 Insufficient convergence -- 8.1.3 Artificial viscosity -- 8.1.4 Modelling errors -- 8.2 Mesh convergence -- 8.2.1 Cost of error reduction -- 8.3 Validation -- 8.4 Summary -- 8.5 Exercises -- 9 Case studies -- 9.1 Aerofoil in 2-D, inviscid flow -- 9.1.1 Case description -- 9.1.2 Flow physics -- 9.1.3 Meshes -- 9.1.4 Simulation results for the C-mesh -- 9.1.5 Comparison of C- vs O-mesh -- 9.1.6 Analysis of lift and drag values -- 9.2 Blood vessel bifurcation in 2-D -- 9.2.1 Geometry and flow parameters -- 9.2.2 Flow physics and boundary conditions -- 9.2.3 Velocity and pressure fields -- 9.2.4 Velocity profile in the neck -- 9.2.5 Effect of outlet boundary condition -- 9.3 Aerofoil in 2-D, viscous flow -- 9.3.1 Flow physics -- 9.3.2 Turbulence modelling -- 9.3.3 Flow results -- 9.3.4 Lift and drag -- 10 Appendix -- 10.1 Finite-volume implementation of 2-D advection -- Bibliography -- Index.

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Book SynopsisDigital Control Applications Illustrated with MATLAB covers the modeling, analysis, and design of linear discrete control systems. Illustrating all topics using the micro-computer implementation of digital controllers aided by MATLAB, Simulink, and FEEDBACK<<, this practical text: Describes the process of digital control, followed by a review of Z-transforms, feedback control concepts, and s-to-z plane conversions, mappings, signal sampling, and data reconstruction Presents mathematical representations of discrete systems affected by the use of advances in computing methodologies and the advent of computers Demonstrates state-space representations and the construction of transfer functions and their corresponding discrete equivalents Explores steady-state and transient response analysis using Root-Locus, as well as frequency response plots and digital controller design using Bode Plots ExplTrade Review"This book is an asset for practicing controls engineers as well as students of advanced control systems courses. Books on this topic have been usually quite theoretically oriented, and a common complaint of the students is that they do not get a practical flavor after going through a course, or even multiple courses. The author brings a fresh approach, backed up by decades of teaching and professional experience, which is oriented toward practical application. I look forward to having this book on my shelf."—Amit Patra, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur "The author provides a mathematically detailed yet accessible presentation of topics in digital control theory. After introducing digital control systems and reviewing the modeling and performance of discrete systems, several chapters are dedicated to different design methods. These methods include discrete equivalent, direct, state-variable feedback, Lyapunov, and optimal. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on application of the theory rather than on theorems and abstract mathematics."—Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA "This book has an excellent flow of material for teaching design of digital control or computer control of dynamic systems. In particular, and following the well-organized design chapters, the microprocessor/computer implementation hardware and software aspects in chapter 9 are very valuable, well presented, and certainly well appreciated in this book. Chapters 1 through 4 provide clear and concise presentation of prerequisite material/knowledge for a digital control system design course, and could be very well appreciated in a previous senior-level control design course. The design chapters 5 through 8 progress effectively with the right sequence of techniques, starting with design by digital equivalents, followed by transformed domain techniques, and then moving into the time domain state space design including state estimators both full order and reduced order. Using MATLAB® software and simulations for examples and case studies provides students with valuable practice opportunities for the material presented throughout the book. This fits exactly in how I teach my first in a two-graduate-course sequence 'Computer Control of Dynamic Systems' here at California State University, Chico (the second is 'Adaptive Control Systems')." —Dr. Adel A Ghandakly, California State University, Chico, USA "This book is an asset for practicing controls engineers as well as students of advanced control systems courses. Books on this topic have been usually quite theoretically oriented, and a common complaint of the students is that they do not get a practical flavor after going through a course, or even multiple courses. The author brings a fresh approach, backed up by decades of teaching and professional experience, which is oriented toward practical application. I look forward to having this book on my shelf."—Amit Patra, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur "The author provides a mathematically detailed yet accessible presentation of topics in digital control theory. After introducing digital control systems and reviewing the modeling and performance of discrete systems, several chapters are dedicated to different design methods. These methods include discrete equivalent, direct, state-variable feedback, Lyapunov, and optimal. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on application of the theory rather than on theorems and abstract mathematics."—Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA "This book has an excellent flow of material for teaching design of digital control or computer control of dynamic systems. In particular, and following the well-organized design chapters, the microprocessor/computer implementation hardware and software aspects in chapter 9 are very valuable, well presented, and certainly well appreciated in this book. Chapters 1 through 4 provide clear and concise presentation of prerequisite material/knowledge for a digital control system design course, and could be very well appreciated in a previous senior-level control design course. The design chapters 5 through 8 progress effectively with the right sequence of techniques, starting with design by digital equivalents, followed by transformed domain techniques, and then moving into the time domain state space design including state estimators both full order and reduced order. Using MATLAB® software and simulations for examples and case studies provides students with valuable practice opportunities for the material presented throughout the book. This fits exactly in how I teach my first in a two-graduate-course sequence 'Computer Control of Dynamic Systems' here at California State University, Chico (the second is 'Adaptive Control Systems')."—Dr. Adel A Ghandakly, California State University, Chico, USA Table of ContentsDigital Control Introduction and Overview. Mathematical Models of Discrete Systems. Performance Criteria and the Design Process. Compensator Design via Discrete Equivalent. Compensator Design via Direct Methods. State-Variable Feedback Design Methods. Advanced Design Methods. Estimation of System State. Implementation Issues in Digital Control.

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Book SynopsisPresents an Integrated Approach, Providing Clear and Practical GuidelinesAre you a student facing your first serious research project? If you are, it is likely that you'll be, firstly, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task, and secondly, lost as to how to go about it. What you really need is a guide to walk you through all aspects of the research project, from planning and conducting your research project to writing and presenting it. Guide to Research Projects for Engineering Students: Planning, Writing and Presenting is the guide you need to do the job efficiently.Specifically Designed with Engineering and Technical Science Students in MindThe book is organized into three sections, broken down into concise chapters that focus on a specific topic and the skills required. The section on planning shows you how to choose a project, research a topic, write a project proposal, plan tTrade Review"Engineering students who have to complete research projects will find this book an immensely helpful reference to hone their skills throughout the whole project. Engineering project supervisors will also find it a great workload reducer if their students can use this volume to its full potential."—English for Specific Purposes, July 2016"… comprehensive and covers every aspect of a research project. Students will also appreciate the concise chapters and easy-to-read text. And even if students do not use Microsoft Office, they will still benefit from the other well-written and informative content."—Technical Communication, February 2016"… specifically caters to engineering students and provides a more than comprehensive coverage of not only the research process but provides tips on the writing process and also the presentation of the research conducted. The writers, having taught engineering students, are obviously aware of what these students require. However, although primarily aimed at engineering students, this volume will be of use to both undergraduate and postgraduate students working on research projects."—Maya Khemlani David, University of Malaya"… addresses the current need of a comprehensive guide for undergraduate students. … With its comprehensive approach and organizational clarity, the book should be able to come in handy for all students preparing a research report. Remarkably, the book includes specific advice on use of language and grammar that is bound to enhance the quality of student writing. A very welcome addition to books in this area!"—Dr Anil Pathak, Deputy Dean, Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning, Institut Teknologi Brunei"This is a very useful and comprehensive book for undergraduate and postgraduate students facing the challenge of their first research project. Shaping an idea, make it happen, and being able to communicate achievements are difficult tasks. Even the most brilliant students tend to remain ‘trapped’ in one of the three stages identified by the authors, planning, writing, and presenting. This book is easy to read, has many practical examples, and is written in a straight-to-the-point style. It can be read from the start to the end or just consulted on any specific aspect where support is being sought."—Professor Alessandro Tarantino, University of Strathclyde"… this book is unique as it guides students from the initial stage of choosing a topic all the way to writing up the report to presenting it in front of an informed audience."—Dr Deng Xudong, Associate Professor, Centre for Communication Skills, Singapore Institute of Technology"…a useful research and writing companion handbook to help students cope with all the demands of completing a project of such a scale. … can be used as either a self-study guide or a textbook in final-year project writing courses."—Dr Becky Kwan, Associate Professor, Department of English, City University of Hong Kong "The authors deserve accolade for bringing to the fore key concepts essential to successful academic research and writing. It is an invaluable handbook that is written in accessible language with a clear purpose in mind: to guide students toward academic success. It is a must-have for supervisors who work with research students. It is also a reliable resource book for researchers, teachers, subject librarians, and those interested in engaging with academic research writing."—Professor Lawrence Jun Zhang, PhD, University of Auckland, New Zealand"…the approach and selection of the topics covered in the book are very comprehensive … from conception of ideas to final presentation of the research outcomes. This book should be a "must-have" for all beginners in research work. Veteran researchers will find this book a good and refreshing guide to produce more succinct research reports."—Associate Professor Woon Kwong Yip, Registrar, SIM University, Singapore "… comprehensive and covers every aspect of a research project. Students will also appreciate the concise chapters and easy-to-read text. And even if students do not use Microsoft Office, they will still benefit from the other well-written and informative content."—Technical Communication, February 2016Table of ContentsIntroduction. Frequently asked questions (FAQs). PART I. Planning. Choosing a research project. Researching a topic. Writing a research project proposal. Planning a research project. Research methodology and research methods. Keeping research records. PART II. Writing. Starting to write. Grammar, punctuation and word usage guide. Do's and don'ts of technical writing. Strategies for writing a good report or thesis. Writing the introduction and literature review. Writing the materials and methods. Writing the results and discussion. Writing the conclusion. Writing the abstract and front matter. Referencing. Using sources and avoiding plagiarism. Revising and editing. PART III. Presentation. How to create figures. How to create a good layout. How to prepare for an oral presentation. Do's and don'ts of oral presentations. Appendix.

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Book Synopsis Childhood learning is now more screen-based than ever before, and app developers are flocking in droves to this lucrative and exciting market. The younger generation deserves the best, and growing up in a digital world has made them discerning and demanding customers. Creating a valuable user experience for a child is as complex and involved as when designing a typical app for an adult, if not more, and Designing Digital Products for Kids is here to be your guide. Author and designer Rubens Cantuni recognizes the societal importance of a high-quality and ethical app experience for children. There is room for significant improvement in this space, and Cantuni helps you optimize it. Designing Digital Products for Kids walks hopeful developers through digital product design-including research, concept, design, release, marketing, testing, analyzing, and iterating-all while aiming to build specifically for children. Industry experts and their reTable of Contents 1. Why Design Apps for Kids? 2. Before You Start, Know the Industry 3. Know Your Target Audience 4. Concept 5. Gamification 6. Safety Measures. 7. Interaction Design 8. UI Design 9. User Testing with Kids 10. Market Your Product 11. Beyond the Screen 12. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis cookbook is perfect for anyone who wants to experiment with the popular Arduino microcontroller and programming environment. Updated for Arduino 1.8, the third edition includes more than 200 tips and techniques for building a variety of objects and prototypes

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Book SynopsisUnlike other books that promote a specific process and performance improvement discipline, this book shows organizations how to achieve success by fixing basic operational issues and problems using a broad and wide-sweeping process-based toolkit. In addition, it helps individuals who have worked in stale- or siloed-thinking enterprises make the transition to a process or improvement-oriented culture and teaches those who are unfamiliar with process tools to look at their work with a new lens and adopt a continuous improvement and analytical-thinking mindset.The authors have successfully used the various methods, tools, and concepts found in this book to overcome practical, daily problems at various organizations. This book will surely help operators, managers, practitioners, and executives, who are charged with improving processes and workplace culture, produce better products and services.Trade Review"The difference between good and great is not quality or productivity, it is the way you run your processes. If you follow these suggestions about basic process improvement, you will maximize the value of your output to all stakeholders. This book embodies the fundamentals and reminds us all of the key techniques for success."—H. James Harrington, prolific author of more than 35 process improvement books, CEO, Harrington Institute"Every journey begins with a first step, and the path to better work process is no different. The Basics of Process Improvement gives the beginning practitioner all the tools needed to start their path towards a better way. Every step in your journey will be enhanced by the practical insights and proven approaches offered inside. Now get on your way!"—Rich Sheridan, author of Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love; CEO, chief storyteller, Menlo Innovations"Some people use the phrase "Keep it simple stupid" (KISS), but there’s nothing stupid about keeping things simple! Simplicity looks easy. It’s not. It’s much easier to complicate than simplify. Simplicity helps strip away the irrelevance in your work; it will have no waste, no weakness and no flaws—this is the beauty of simplicity. It could enable you to permanently and radically change the world, but starting with your own organization and its processes would be a good first step! That’s where this book comes into play, providing a message for managers to take responsibility for making their processes much simpler, both for their employees and the customers."—John Morgan, author of The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Journey, Go Lean, Lean Six Sigma for Dummies, and Lean Six Sigma Business Transformation for Dummies"Cardella and Boutros have captured the fundamentals of process improvement in an easy-to-read and relatable book. With deep roots in formal methodology, they refresh us with the simplicity of applied improvement principles for both novice and expert while keeping true to success with focus on pragmatic delivery and real-life application. An excellent reference book for all."—Tim Purdie, coauthor of The Process Improvement Handbook"Process improvement remains at the heart of business success in the best of economic times and has even greater importance in the face of economic uncertainty and the digital age. If you want to know the best way to do it, don’t forget the basics. The examples in this book will certainly start your creative juices flowing and help your organization transform and mature."—Peter Fingar, author of The Insiders’ Guide to BPM: 7 Steps to Process Mastery and Business Process Management (BPM): The Next Wave"Tristan and Jen’s new book, The Basics of Process Improvement, is a refreshing and long-overdue publication that is certainly going to be welcomed by many business readers. Business analysts and process analysts at all levels of an organization will find this book provides a single and concise repository for some of the world’s most well-known and effective process improvement tools. With so many methodologies to choose from, it can be hard for a process improvement practitioner to locate and apply the right methodology for their projects. My advice is to follow Tristan’s guidance and stick to the fundamentals. Tristan has taken great care to explain each methodology, why they’re effective and how to apply them in a project context. I have no doubt readers will find The Basics of Process Improvement will remain a relevant and highly effective source of knowledge for many years to come."—Theodore Panagacos, author of The Ultimate Guide to Business Process Management"In a world of competing confusions it is refreshing to get back to the foundations of process. This book does a fantastic job of reminding us of core principles that underpin all process thinking. In an easy-to-understand jargon-free walk-through, readers from all levels will enjoy the no-nonsense insights and the point techniques that produce practical immediate results. In this customer-centric world process, it has never been more important as a critical part of business success, so let Boutros and Cardella renew your love of process to help deliver personal, business, and customer success."—Steve Towers, author of The Process Tactics Playbook and A Senior Executive’s Guide to Business Process Reengineering; CEO, BP Group"Beginning our education in process improvement and operational excellence can feel like a daunting task. There are so many books one could read, outlining so many concepts and principles that we need to understand. Boutros and Cardella have done an amazing job compiling the essentials and fundamentals of process improvement, operational excellence, and creating a continuous improvement culture. This book provides a great overview for readers, as it outlines concepts and explains the toolkit required to begin with the fundamentals of process discipline."—Robert Martichenko, author of Everything I Know about Lean I Learned in First Grade and Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success"Process improvement may be one of the most important concepts for all organizations. Tristan and Jennifer have put together a book which will help any individual or organization understand and implement this important approach. It brings together some of the key concepts and tools for process improvement while showing how these can be used in the real world. The range of tools will be invaluable for anyone who is tasked with ensuring process improvement exists in the organization and for those for whom process improvement is a part of their job. The breadth and depth of the discussion will allow those who are new to process improvement an introduction to the tools, while ensuring those who are experienced a chance to learn more."—Mike Jacka, author of Business Process Mapping: Improving Customer Satisfaction"Rather than evangelizing yet another methodology, The Basics of Process Improvement offers actionable ideas and step-stair approach that can be immediately applied. Concepts such as the ‘process-oriented architecture’ introduced and explained by the authors’ meaningful framework for scaling-up to enterprise-wide process improvement. It is a highly useful learning guide and road map appropriate for professional practitioners and internal consultants."—Nathaniel Palmer, editor of BPM.com and author of Passports to Success in BPM"It’s easy to fall into the trap of overcomplicating process management, but both authors stay true to the fundamentals, and there are two themes explored that stand out here: the application of commonsense approaches to managing complex processes and BPM project success, and the impact on workforce culture, a topic a lot of process improvement books miss out. These alone make this book worthy."—Theo Priestley, technology evangelist, speaker, Forbes contributor, former chief technology evangelist at Software AG"The authors take a refreshing and holistic approach to the subject of process improvement. For IT leaders who are jaded from the barrage of disconnected and oftentimes very sophisticated ‘shiny objects’ that don’t deliver on their promises, the book is a welcome relief in the way it covers simple yet effective tools. The authors take pains to relate the use of these tools to the wider requirements of success in implementing process improvement initiatives, such as process thinking as a cultural change, project methodology, new skills and competencies, and alignment with the business. I am confident this book will serve as a constant desk reference for the serious professional."—Kiran Garimella, author of The Power of Process: Unleashing the Source of Competitive Advantage and BPM Basics"Warning: Do not pick up this book if you don’t want to improve! Boutros and Cardella bring tried and true practices, as well as new, novel approaches to those wishing to improve processes within their organizations. Combined with common sense and a pragmatic approach, learn how you can incrementally improve processes every day!"—Stacia Viscardi, author of The Professional Scrum Master’s Handbook"Boutros and Cardella bring process improvement back! Today’s adaptive digital enterprise must aim to harmonize the interactions between people, process, and corresponding technologies. Revitalizing a culture of continuous process improvement, they brilliantly bring process back into focus with practical methods to consistently plan, grow, and innovate in a highly fluid environment."–Shahan Khoshafian, technology thought leader and account executive, Pegasystems"Business process improvement and management (BPM) activities have significantly evolved over the last 10-15 years. While there have been many books written on the topic, there are few that are detailed enough to inform you how to execute BPM projects, and yet pragmatic enough to take account of an organization’s differences. This book does not fall into this trap. It provides practical tools and techniques to enable successful projects to be completed; yet, it blends the practicalities of the ‘real’ world of business and organizational and project differences. Couple this book with my book on the 7FE BPM Framework and you will have all the information you will need to be successful in a process-led organizational business transformation program."—John Jeston, author of Business Process Management and Management by Process"The Basics of Process Improvement provides the much needed foundation for all levels in an organization to learn and apply critical skills to meet the increasing speed of change in today’s demanding business environments."—Brent Drever, CEO, Acuity Institute"Awareness of the process improvement concepts contained in this book is paramount to effective organizational leadership and management."—Paul Keller, author of The Six Sigma Handbook: A Complete Guide for Green Belts, Black Belts, and Managers at All Levels"In this seminal book, Tristan Boutros and Jennifer Cardella expand upon the foundations of process improvement, balancing well-tested transformation disciplines with Lean management trends."—Setrag Khoshafian, author of Service Oriented Enterprises; chief evangelist and vice president of BPM technology, PegasystemsTable of ContentsIntroduction to Process Improvement. Process Mapping. Managing Process Improvements. Process Architecture. Tools for Improving Processes. Process Improvement Culture. Conclusion. To Learn More. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThis established textbook provides an understanding of materials' behaviour through knowledge of their chemical and physical structure. It covers the main classes of construction materials: metals, concrete, other ceramics (including bricks and masonry), polymers, fibre composites, bituminous materials, timber, and glass. It provides a clear and comprehensive perspective on the whole range of materials used in modern construction, to form a must-have for civil and structural engineering students, and those on courses such as architecture, surveying and construction. It begins with a Fundamentals section followed by a section on each of the major groups of materials. In this new edition:- The section on fibre composites FRP and FRC has been completely restructured and updated.- Typical questions with answers to any numerical examples are given at the end of each section, as well as an instructor's manual with further questions and answers.- The linkTrade Review"This book is exceptional in both coverage and content."-- Peter C. Hewlett, Magazine of Concrete Research, June 2018"A book giving up-to-date comprehensive knowledge on construction materials which will be the first choice book for lecturers teaching construction materials to civil engineering students on UK undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses."-- Toby Mottram, University of Warwick"A must have text book for those teaching or studying materials science applied to civil engineering."-- Juliana Calabria-Holley, University of Bath"This book is very good for teaching civil and construction engineers students about material science. The text goes from fundamental principles in the first chapters to practical use of the building materials."-- Eythor Thorhallsson, Reykjavik University"The notion of underpinning engineering materials with ‘atomistics’ is well presented and is particularly vital for both understanding and novelty"-- Adegoke Olubanwo, Coventry University"The best and most comprehensive textbook on construction materials targeted for undergraduate students following a civil engineering or similar degree programme."-- Hussain Al Khalid, Liverpool University"This book is exceptional in both coverage and content."-- Peter C. Hewlett, Magazine of Concrete Research, June 2018"A book giving up-to-date comprehensive knowledge on construction materials which will be the first choice book for lecturers teaching construction materials to civil engineering students on UK undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses."-- Toby Mottram, University of Warwick"A must have text book for those teaching or studying materials science applied to civil engineering."-- Juliana Calabria-Holley, University of Bath"This book is very good for teaching civil and construction engineers students about material science. The text goes from fundamental principles in the first chapters to practical use of the building materials."-- Eythor Thorhallsson, Reykjavik University"The notion of underpinning engineering materials withatomistics is well presented and is particularly vital for both understanding and novelty"-- Adegoke Olubanwo, Coventry University"The best and most comprehensive textbook on construction materials targeted for undergraduate students following a civil engineering or similar degree programme."-- Hussain Al Khalid, Liverpool UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: FundamentalsRevised and updated by Peter Domone and Marios Soutsos, with acknowledgment to the previous authors Bill Biggs, Ian McColl and Bob MoonChapter 1: Atoms, Bonding, Energy and EquilibriumChapter 2: Mechanical Properties of Solids Chapter 3: Structure of SolidsChapter 4: Fracture and ToughnessChapter 5: Liquids, Viscoelasticity and GelsChapter 7: Electrical and Thermal Properties Example Questions Further Reading Part II: Metals and AlloysRevised and updated Marios Soutsos and Peter Domone, with acknowledgment to the previous authors Bill Biggs, Ian McColl and Bob MoonChapter 8: Deformation and Strengthening of MetalsChapter 9: Forming of MetalsChapter 10: Oxidation and CorrosionChapter 11: Iron and SteelChapter 12: AluminiumExample Questions Further Reading Part III: Concrete Marios Soutsos and Peter DomoneChapter 13: Portland CementsChapter 14: AdmixturesChapter 15: AdditionsChapter 16: Other Types of CementChapter 17: Aggregates for ConcreteChapter 18: Properties of Fresh ConcreteChapter 19: Early Age Properties of ConcreteChapter 20: Deformation of ConcreteChapter 21: Strength and Failure of ConcreteChapter 22: Concrete Mix DesignChapter 23: Non-Destructive Testing of Hardened ConcreteChapter 24: Durability of ConcreteChapter 25: Special ConcretesChapter 26: Recycling of ConcreteExample Questions Further Reading Part IV: PolymersRevised and updated by Vasileios Koutsos with acknowledgement to the previous author Len HollowayChapter 27: Polymer Types, Properties and ApplicationsFurther Reading Part V: Fibre Composites FRP and FRCPhilip PurnellChapter 28: Reinforcing Fibre MaterialsChapter 29: Reinforcing Fibre ArchitectureChapter 30: MatricesChapter 31: Interfaces and BondingChapter 32: Mechanical Behaviour and Properties of Composites Chapter 33: Manufacture of Fibre CompositesChapter 34: Applications of Fibre Composites in Construction.Chapter 35: Durability Chapter 36: RecyclingFurther Reading Part VI: GlassGraham DoddChapter 37: Manufacture and ProcessingChapter 38: Properties and PerformanceChapter 39: Design and ApplicationsChapter 40: Service and End of LifeFurther ReadingPart VII: Timber John DinwoodieChapter 41: Structure of Timber and the Presence of MoistureChapter 42: Deformation in TimberChapter 43: Strength and Failure in TimberChapter 44: Durability of TimberChapter 45: Processing and Recycling of TimberExample QuestionsAcknowledgment, Further Reading and Sources of Information Part VIII: Masonry Revised and updated by Paulo B. Lourenço with acknowledgment to the previous author Bob de VekeyChapter 46: Materials and Components for Masonry Chapter 47: Masonry Construction and FormsChapter 48: Structural Behaviour and Movement of MasonryChapter 49: Non-Structural Physical Properties of MasonryChapter 50: Deterioration, Conservation and Strengthening of MasonryExample QuestionsFurther Reading and Sources of Information Part IX: Bituminous MaterialsGordon D. AireyChapter 51: Components of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 52: Viscosity, Stiffness and Deformation of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 53: Strength and Failure of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 54: Durability of Bituminous MixturesChapter 55: Design and Production of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 56: Recycling of Bituminous MaterialsExample QuestionsFurther Reading Part X: Selection and Sustainable Use of MaterialsMarios Soutsos and Peter DomoneChapter 57: Mechanical Properties of MaterialsChapter 58: Sustainability and Construction Materials

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the success of previous editions, the 4th edition of Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics' provides a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the field. The new edition places the subject matter into a system context using a human-machine model to structure the chapters and a knowledge application model to structure the organisation of material in each chapter. Every chapter covers: Core Concepts, Basic Applications, Tools and Processes, and System Integration issues regardless of topic. Includes over 200 exercises and essays (at least ten per chapter). An Instructor's Manual, A Guide to Tutorials and Seminars and and over 500 powerpoint slides are available for academic users from the publisher. All chapters contain HFE Workshop' sections with practical guidance and worked examples. Please see the TOC for more information.Trade Review"The most important thing I found in this book is the selection of topics. I should say Dr. Bridger gave the foremost emphasis on the inclusion of specific topics for future students and researchers who may be interested to contribute the knowledge in the betterment of the society. So, the interesting part of this book, in each chapter there is a section where the author identifies the integration of specific topic with its system component.I am definite, in near future, this book will be treated as the most dependable text book for students and at the same time as the most helpful guide for researchers."— Somnath Gangopadhyay, University of Calcutta, IndiaTable of ContentsPrologue: Human Factors and Ergonomics in Systems Design and Project Management. Human Factors and Ergonomics from the Earliest Times to the Present. The Body as a Mechanical System. Anthropometry, Workstation and Facilities Design. Standing and Sitting at Work. Repetitive Tasks. Risk Assessment and Task Design. Design of Manual Handling and Load Carriage Tasks. Work Capacity, Stress, Fatigue and Recovery. Job Demands, Health and Well-being for a Changing Population. Working in hot and Cold Climates. The Visual Environment. Measurement and Design. Hearing, Sound, Noise and Vibration. The Mind at Work: Intention, Action and Interpretation. Displays and Controls. Interactive Devices and the Internet. HFE in Accident Investigation and Safety Management. System Stability and Sustainability. Appendix A. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisReducing power outage time to each customer is essential to the overall distribution reliability. This book provides the fundamentals of emergency operation using a graph-theoretic approach and exploration of the subsystem(s) that address the operational aspects of electrical fault occurrence to determine possible feeder reconfiguration. The localization of a faulted segment within a feeder involves remote-controlled normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) switches through supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) between radially energized, interconnected feeders. Topics cover: (1) Data extraction from geographic information systems (GIS), (2) Graph modeling of distribution feeders, (3) Programming for backward/forward sweeping unbalanced power flow, (4) Short circuit analysis and fault localization, (5) Fault isolation, temporary and full service restoration, (6) Outage management and crew coordination, (7) Trouble call tickets and escalation to search for fault, and (8Trade Review"Electric Power: Distribution Emergency Operation is of paramount importance for electrical-distribution engineers preparing measures for emergency operation of distribution grids. The book is also suited for graduated students for follow-up guidance in managing distribution networks under emergency operation. It is a valuable tool for teachers instructing about engineering in disasters and emergencies, researchers, practicing professionals, and advanced students needing to understand and master the operation of power-distribution systems following natural or man-made disasters."—IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, March 2019 Issue"This book is an excellent introduction to the sophisticated and vibrant subject of electric power distribution. It provides an elegant and rigorous abstraction of the cyber and physical layers of a smart distribution network through a unique graph-theoretical approach. The open-source MATLAB scripts make the algorithms highly accessible for both the power system professionals and university students and will inspire them to develop advanced distribution system functions of their own. This book is a delight for the inquisitive mind and opens up a rich field for those who are interested in power distribution resilience, reliability and cybersecurity. I recommend it highly."— Peng Zhang, University of Connecticut, USA"This book addresses interesting and timely topics, which have not been comprehensively treated in a single textbook. It merges traditional mathematical methods for power distribution system analysis and advanced tools for managing geographical dispersed energy resources for solving real case operation problems, which, in my own opinion, represents an enabling paradigm for managing modern power networks."— Alfredo Vaccaro, University of Sannio, Italy "As power distribution networks become increasingly more complex, it is important to start educating the next generation of distribution engineers in both current and future operational challenges in these networks, going past traditional fault analysis and addressing issues resulting from natural disasters as well as security issues exposed by the expanding communication infrastructure. Electric Power: Distribution Emergency Operation provides an accessible and thorough introduction to how we can achieve resilience under the current and future state of distribution network modeling and operation, providing practical and clear examples in MATLAB that are easy for readers to follow. Readers will learn how to translate theory to practice, which is especially important when working with real-world datasets."— Kyri Baker, University of Colorado Boulder, USA"This is a very timely publication and one that the industry has needed for many years. Like Chee-Wooi Ten, I once found myself starting in the industry and not able to find texts that covered essential topics in Distribution Emergency Operations. If I had taken a course based upon this book when I started working in the emerging area of distribution management systems, it would have saved me many hours of frustration. I am particularly excited to see topics such as GIS modeling of distribution systems, outage management, switching management, and fault isolation and restoration get rigorous treatment in a graduate level text.Chee-Wooi Ten’s mixture of academic rigor and pragmatic industry background is combined in this text to create what should be essential coursework for any student interested in a career working in electric distribution. The examples and mini-projects spread throughout the course look excellent and are based upon real world problems. The introduction to the application of graph theory to distribution systems operations formalizes some of the commonly used techniques in modern day distribution management systems. There are practical discussions interspersed throughout the text that explain the key systems involved in Distribution Emergency Operations such as SCADA, AMI, MDMS and GIS provide great background for any student using the text that will help establish a foundation for working with utilities and vendors in the industry."— Terry Nielsen, GridBright, Inc."The astounding pace at which energy infrastructures now experience including energy resource diversification, digitalization, and aging means that critical functioning electrical grids face greater and more frequent risk of intrusion and/or interruption. Moreover, extreme weather events have the potential to affect the performance of the power distribution networks, and the frequency and severity of such events are expected to increase as a consequence of the grid aging and climate change. This book has the best timing and content to address the challenges of resilient electric grid operation and outage management. Authors presented a comprehensive corollary of basic knowledge and practical issues in different chapters of the book."— Reza Arghandeh, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway "With the rising interest in power system resilience, understanding and handling faults, interruptions and equipment failures become of critical importance. At the level of distribution systems, where such emergencies affect directly end-customers’ quality of lives, production processes, transportation and many more, the matter of managing such grid events has evident and measurable practical value in an actual socioeconomic sense. To this end, the book "Distribution Emergency Operation" can only be described as current and of clearly targeted technical content. Building on basic distribution system knowledge, it assists the reader to formulate the most common models for the system and emergency events, as also the corrective control actions and measures in a set-up that it is both practical and carefully engineered for efficiency and effectiveness. Many pieces of relevant code are offered, which, although crucial to these operations and some of them relatively trivial, have never been gathered in one textbook. In this sense, the Authors have put together not only a Power Systems Engineering student’s coursebook, but also a Distribution Network Operator’s operating handbook. Starting with a brief review of current industry practices and applications, the book then defines the basic distribution system representation forms, moves on to describe how a grid is understood as a graph by processing algorithms, links the aforementioned representations to geospatial mapping, before analyzing the methodologies of unbalanced power flow, fault identification and corrective measures in face of fault and interruption events. The involvement of customers and maintenance personnel in handling distribution system emergencies is concluding this work, hinting towards the value of smart metering infrastructure for the modern and future grid development. The proposed mini projects throughout all chapters, although seemingly student-oriented may also serve as practice for professionals who are getting introduced to this specific topic.One should be accustomed to basic power system characteristics, electrical engineering fundamentals, control principles and architectures, and power quality matters, before addressing this read. Although suitable for both students and professionals interested in monitoring, handling and correcting faults at electrical distribution systems, the book is aimed more to the professional practitioner as also the system operator mostly at the design level."— Panayiotis (Panos) Moutis, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA"Electric Power: Distribution Emergency Operation provides timely publication that has been critically needed for industry and education for many years. The authors traverse several disciplines to bring together the most fundamental and useful technical principles for understanding distribution systems and their operations under various scenarios. This is the first time that all this cutting-edge research has been accumulated in a textbook form. The comprehensive materials are organized in a graph theory-based framework and demonstrate in open-source MATLAB codes. It will significantly benefit the engineers and students to grasp the knowledge. It deserves a place in the library of every university and college where electric power systems is taught."—Yunhe Hou, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China"Electric Power: Distribution Emergency Operation constitutes both a text book for students and a definitive reference for researchers and practitioners. It spans foundational material on graph theory and analysis of power distribution networks and faults, to industry practices in architecture and operation of distribution management systems. The book is replete with examples, algorithms and code snippets of a tutorial nature, making it feasible for a student to master the concepts independently. The authors possess considerable combined industry experience, through both practice and consulting, and their advanced knowledge is evident in this up to date, comprehensive, eminently readable and authoritative text."—Joydeep Mitra, Michigan State University, USA "This book offers a unique practical view into the operation of distribution systems. Authors’ extensive practical knowledge is well-presented as a great educational source for every power system engineer and educator."— Javad Mohammadi, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania, USA"This book is very useful for field engineers who work on distribution systems as well as for operators who monitor and control the distribution management system at Power System Control Centre. In addition, this textbook can help to enrich students and professionals who want to know more about electric distribution systems related to SCADA, GIS, AMI, MDMS, fault identification, fault isolation, supply restoration and outage management. The authors deliver the subject matters in the simplest possible way while at the same time provide many practical examples and MATLAB scripts to illustrate their messages and concepts. Chee-Wooi wrote this book out of his love for his work. He wanted to share his experience he gathered as an engineer with Power Automation, a joint venture between Siemens and Singapore Power and later as a professor who has taught electric power distribution courses in USA."— H B Gooi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore"The book is a highly valuable addition to the existing literature on power distribution systems. It covers important, cutting-edge topics on contemporary power distribution. The book can be used as a textbook for high-level graduate courses or a reference for industry practitioners."— Lingfeng Wang, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA"I had the pleasure of meeting Chee-Wooi during his sabbatical at Carnegie Mellon and I have had a chance to have several interesting discussions. I learned a great deal about topology and its complexity in electrical distribution systems and how dynamic they can be. I was surprised to learn how ad-hoc the process of reconfiguration after a fault due to a single event is. I believe there are a large number of opportunities for innovation in distribution systems. Unfortunately, one of the major inhibitors is a lack of knowledge understanding of how distribution systems work. I believe the trend of deploying new sensors across distribution networks will continue and that the transformation to a fully automated is underway. This book is of strategic importance as it is the finest textbook discussing reconfiguration in distribution systems and being at the same time accessible to non-domain experts. This is the book that every new generation of students interested in understanding how to model, analyze and design resilient distribution energy systems should have on their bookshelf. The book is clearly, accessible and incredibly well written. I highly recommend having one in your bookshelf."—Bruno Sinopoli, Carnegie Mellon University, USATable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgment. Glossary, Acronyms. Part 1 Network Communication Architectures. Interaction Between Entities. Part II Operational Data Modeling and Preparation. Distribution System Topology. Geospatial Data Importation to SCADA System. Available Metering Sources Within Distribution Networks. Part III Computerized Network Applications. Unbalanced Three-Phase Distribution Power Flow. Crew Dispatch Management. Fault Identification Based on Segment Localization. Isolation of Faulted Segment and Service Restoration. Trouble Call Tickets Issued by Customers. Creation of Switching Procedures. Harnessing the Outage Information. Part IV Troubleshooting the Operational Errors. Event Escalation Based on Incomplete Information. Part V Emergin Development. How the New Additions Can Change the Game.

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of Sound Art Revisited (published as Sound Art: Beyond Music, Between Categories) served as a groundbreaking work toward defining this emerging field, and this fully updated volume significantly expands the story to include current research since the book's initial release. Viewed through a lens of music and art histories rather than philosophical theory, it covers dozens of artists and works not found in any other book on the subject. Locating sound art''s roots across the centuries from spatialized church music to the technological developments of radio, sound recording, and the telephone, the book traces the evolution of sound installations and sound sculpture, the rise of sound art exhibitions and galleries, and finally looks at the critical cross-pollination that marks some of the most important and challenging art with and about sound being produced today.Trade Review[An] important text for anyone involved in any form of sound studies. * The Wire (joint-reviewed with Acoustic Territories) *Alan Licht’s historical approach successfully unpacks the development of sound art and explains its development through a multitude of examples. He ... brings new clarity into the discussion of sound art and its variations, remembering its roots and perhaps more importantly bringing social perspectives to bear in the narrative for scrutinising conceptual, instrumental and performative aspects of this many-faceted art form. * Organised Sound *I am pleased to discover at last an English-language, far-reaching survey of sound art rightly focusing on both theoretical and historical aspects while dealing with challenging categorization and placement issues such as situating sound art with regard to the fields of experimental music, fine art, and even sound studies. Sound art is becoming an increasingly important art form; this volume, a highly revised and expanded version of Licht’s earlier Sound Art: Beyond Music, Between Categories, is long overdue. * Leigh Landy, Director of Music – Technology and Innovation, Institute for Sonic Creativity, De Montfort University, UK *Sound Art Revisited demonstrates in abundance that sound can--and must--be heard throughout all of the arts. Alan Licht’s book is brimming with examples that traverse art, music, and the spaces in between. From seminal figures such as Maryanne Amacher, Max Neuhaus, and Alvin Lucier through to contemporary artists including Christine Sun Kim, Marco Fusinato, and Camille Norment, this book is essential reading for those looking to discover the breadth of practices encompassed by the sonic turn of the arts. * Caleb Kelly, Senior Academic, UNSW Art & Design, Australia *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Prehistories and Early Manifestations 3. Sound and the Art World 4. Recent Sound Art Notes Index

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Book SynopsisListening, Belonging, and Memory puts connected listening at the center of current debates around whose voices might be listened to, who by, and why. Arguing that listening has to be understood in relation to the self, nation, age, witnessing, and memory, it uses examples from digital storytelling, listening projects, and critical media analysis to highlight connections between listening and power. It centers on voices, stories, and silence, how they interweave, and are activated, maneuvered, reconfigured, and denied. It focuses on the small, microengagementsthat crouch within the superstructures of violent border control and the censorious policing of sonic citizenry, identifying cracks in the reshuffling of histories and hierarchies that connected listening affords.Trade ReviewGardner does for sound what Ellis did for vision in Seeing Things (2000), establish listening as witnessing, working through and in this book as thinking with your ears. Immersed as we are in podcasts, music streaming, radio, political speech, text-to-audio machine learning, and voices from the analogue past re-mastered, Gardner’s book is very timely. Listening, Belonging, and Memory addresses the multi-modality of contemporary listening, but also the social justice rationale for proper and careful listening in an age of multiple and conflicting claims to free speech in our slogan-dominated visual culture. * Joanne Garde-Hansen, Professor, Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies, University of Warwick, UK *Abigail Gardner ponders the taken-for-granted act of listening, to understand its contexts and nuanced relationship to how voices and the stories they tell are heard, to belonging, to memory and thus to understanding history, community and indeed one’s own self. This is a richly empirical book that listens to a range of voices and representations including those of war veterans, to migrants and their music, social media memorialization by the Auschwitz Museum of the victims of the Holocaust to everyday narratives recorded by public service broadcasting. Between sound, image, narrative, and silence (and the silenced) it is humanely attuned to and informative about the ways in which listening has been theorized and practiced. Central to this process is a lyrically expressed engagement with method as Gardner is vividly present in this book, her affective and accessible writing inviting us to understand the scholar’s own act of listening as research, reflective about her own position and processes of listening to others in the act of telling. Informed by a committed Cultural Studies tradition, a feminist politics and a sensitivity and respect for ordinary life, Gardner is someone to listen with and closer to in comprehending contemporary memory practice and everyday historiographical work. * Paul Long, Professor in Creative and Cultural Industries and Director, Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre, Monash University, Australia *Poetic in its tone and sensibility and yet carrying strong political and ethical threads, this book beautifully considers listening in the structures of communities and storytelling. Drawing on key work within memory studies, feminism, affect and media studies, the book takes a variety of approaches to carefully map the impact and power of listening. * Kristyn Gorton, Professor of Film and Television, Leeds University, UK *Table of ContentsList of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Life as a Listener 1.Connecting Lineages 2. Applying Connected Listening 3. Listening Across Age(s) 4. Listening and Belonging 5. Listening, Migration, Voice, and Place 6. Echoes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisComplete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design, 4th Edition, equips students with everything they need to know about measuring sample garments, creating fully graded spec sheets for grading patterns, fitting garments, and offering pattern alterations. Over 500 technical flats are clearly labeled with measurement points and instructions for taking measurements. The book includes spec sheets for different types of garments and industry forms within the context of the production process. Several sections are devoted to instruction on measuring the human body, PLM/PDM software, correct fitting issues (with suggestions for pattern alterations), and grade rules for both number and letter sizing. It also includes over 60 basic fashion flats and instructions on metric conversions in the Appendices.New to this Edition Coverage of current topics like diversity and diverse body sizes, industry changes due to the pandemic, and sustainability Inclusion of tech pTable of ContentsPreface PART I-GETTING STARTED 1. Introduction to Size Specification and Technical Design 2. Tools of the Trade 3. Basic Measurement Points PART II-WORKING WITH KNITS 4.Knit Tops 5.Knit Skirts 6.Knit Pants 7.Knit Dresses 8.Knit Jumpsuits and One-Piece Garments PART III-WORKING WITH WOVENS 9. Woven Tops 10. Woven Skirts 11. Woven Pants 12. Woven Dresses 13. Woven Jumpsuits and One-Piece Garments 14. Blazers and Unconstructed Jackets 15. Outerwear/Coats PART IV-FITTING AND GRADING 16. Achieving the Perfect Fit 17. Grading with Tolerances PART V-MENSWEAR AND CHILDRENSWEAR 18. Menswear Garments 19. Childrenswear Appendix A: Basic Garment Croquis Appendix B: Metric to Imperial Conversions Appendix C: TechPacks Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisNoelle Molé Liston''s The Truth Society seeks to understand how a period of Italian political spectacle, which regularly blurred fact and fiction, has shaped how people understand truth, mass-mediated information, scientific knowledge, and forms of governance. Liston scrutinizes Italy''s late twentieth-century political culture, particularly the impact of the former prime minister and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi. By doing so, she examines how this truth-bending political era made science, logic, and rationality into ideas that needed saving.With the prevalence of fake news and our seeming lack of shared reality in the post-truth world, many people struggle to figure out where this new normal came from. Liston argues that seemingly disparate events and practices that have unfolded in Italy are historical reactions to mediatized political forms and particular, cultivated ways of knowing. Politics, then, is always sutured to how knowledge is structured, circulated, and Trade ReviewThis notion of truth lies at the heart of Noelle Molé Liston's inquiry into recent developments in Italian politics and society. * Survival: Global politics and strategy *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Manifest Disguise and Mediatized Politics 2. The Soldiers of Rationality 3. The Rise of Algorithm Populism 4. The Trial against Disinformation 5. Scientific Anesthetization in the Anthropocene Conclusion: Mirrored Window World

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Book SynopsisBoasting trillion-dollar companies, the digital economy profits from our emotions, our relationships with each other, and the ways we interact with the world. In this timely book, Tim Jordan deftly explores the workings of the digital economy. He discusses the hype and significance surrounding its activities and practices in order to outline important concepts, theory, and policy questions. Through a variety of in-depth case studies, he examines the areas of search, social media, service providers, free economic activity, and digital gaming. Companies discussed include Google, Baidu, Uber, Bitcoin, Wikipedia, Fortnight, and World of Warcraft. Jordan argues that the digital economy is not concerned primarily with selling products, but relies instead on creating communities that can be read by software and algorithms. Profit is then extracted through targeted advertising, subscriptions, misleading 'purchases', and service relations. The Digital Economy is an important reference for students and scholars getting to grips with this enormous contemporary phenomenon.Trade Review"A lively excursion across the varied terrains of the 'digital economy', in which the author argues that it’s not platform technologies that drive our digital searching, working, socialising and gaming, but our deep embeddedness in shared social practices, habits and collective communities."Mark Banks, University of Leicester "Writing in a personal and lively style, Tim Jordan intelligently explores the digital economic practices that constitute search, social media, online gaming and more. Tracing the perspectives, tactics and activities of users, advertisers and platforms, he separates the hype from the reality."Thomas Poell, University of Amsterdam“a welcome addition that STS scholars may find useful for future research projects conceptualising the remaking of property regimes.”LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 1 Introduction: The Meaning of the Digital Economy 2 Search 3 Social Media 4 Taxis, Hotels and Blockchains 5 Free Online Economies 6 Online Games 7 Profit, Labour, Production and Consumption 8 Defining the Digital Economy 9 Policy 10 Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisThere are more ways of connecting and communicating via technology than ever before. Yet loneliness is on the rise as we begin to experience an 'attachment crisis' in forming and maintaining intimate relationships. Enter sex robots. Built from the bodies of sex dolls, they are created to help humans – particularly men – cope with our inability to connect. In this bold and trenchant critique, Kathleen Richardson explores important questions surrounding this emerging technology. What does the rise of sex robots tell us about the way that women and girls are imagined? To what extent are porn, prostitution and child sexual exploitation driving the attachment crisis? The author argues that sex robots are produced within a framework of 'property relations' – in which egocentric Man (and his disconnection from Woman) shapes the building of robots and AI. Can this tide of destruction and disconnection be turned, and what would a revolution for the love of humanity look like? Presenting a passionate case for the abolition of practices that cast women as property, Sex Robots: The End of Love is essential reading for students and scholars of robot ethics, anthropology, gender studies, philosophy of technology, sociology and related fields, as well as anyone concerned for the future of human relationships.

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Book SynopsisDespite the global movement to tackle plastic pollution, demand for plastics continues to rise. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, plastics are set to be the biggest driver of oil demand. Single-use plastics – deemed essential in the fight against COVID-19 – have been given a new lease of life. In a world beset with crisis fatigue, what can we do to curb the escalating plastics crisis? In this book, Alice Mah reveals how petrochemical and plastics corporations have fought relentlessly to protect and expand plastics markets in the face of existential threats to business. From denying the toxic health effects of plastics to co-opting circular economy solutions to plastic waste and exploiting the opportunities offered up by the global pandemic, industry has deflected attention from the key problem: plastics production. The consequences of unfettered plastics growth are pernicious and highly unequal. We all have a part to play in reducing plastics consumption but we must tackle the problem at its root: the capitalist imperative for limitless growth.Trade Review‘Hard-hitting and insightful, Plastic Unlimited upends the familiar “personal responsibility” narrative, instead tracing the roots of our global plastics crisis to the voracious multinational corporations producing an endless stream of the stuff.’Beth Gardiner, author of Choked: The Age of Air Pollution and the Fight for a Cleaner Future ‘Alice Mah blows the lid off the many myths and deceptive tactics propagated and employed by an industry desperately seeking to extend our continuing addiction to fossil fuels. This book offers illumination and ammunition for citizens striving for a just and better future.’Von Hernandez, Global coordinator of the Break Free From Plastic movement ‘Timely, engaging, comprehensive. Mah delivers the book I’ve been waiting for – a power-and-geopolitics analysis of the multifaceted plastics crisis, past and present.’Rebecca Altman, writer and environmental sociologist ‘Plastic Unlimited uncovers the driving forces behind the global problem of plastic waste that is damaging ecosystems, undermining public health, and widening inequalities. Alice Mah’s incisive analysis shows that the current plastics predicament is not mainly a problem of weak waste management or poor consumer choices, but instead is driven by powerful corporations that dominate plastics production and use.’Jennifer Clapp, University of Waterloo ‘With breathtaking originality, Alice Mah exposes why plastics are poisoning our planet. Governance is failing. And corporations are out of control. Everyone should rush to read this incisive, fiery analysis. These companies must be held accountable.’Peter Dauvergne, University of British Columbia ‘Tracing plastics back to their petrochemical source, Plastic Unlimited presents an unflinching investigation into corporate responsibility for the plastics crisis. Mah convincingly argues that plastics consumption and climate change are interlinked, and offers strategies for confronting these fossil-fuelled crises through multi-scalar activism.’Jennifer Gabrys, University of Cambridge and author of Citizens of Worlds: Open-Air Toolkits for Environmental Struggle ‘This fantastic book is extremely informative, well written, and a must-read for anyone interested in the deeper roots of the plastics crisis.’Frank Geels, University of Manchester ‘Plastic Unlimited is a vitally important book. It provides a cogent, nuanced, and resounding critique of the fossil fuel industry’s strategy to turn plastics into a saviour of global health, renewable energy technology, but, most of all, the industry’s bottom line. Read this book to understand how the climate emergency and plastics production go hand in hand.’Josh Lepawsky, Memorial University of Newfoundland ‘Plastic Unlimited is an exquisitely useful book and a must-read for anyone interested in plastic pollution. Pulling back the curtain on concepts like lifecycle assessments (LCAs), the circular economy, net zero, and chemical recycling, Alice Mah reveals how each one has specific ingredients that align with the continued growth of plastic production. Academia has lagged behind NGO research and investigative journalism on the plastics industry, but Plastic Unlimited decisively ends that trend. It’s the book I’ve been waiting for!’Max Liboiron, Memorial University of Newfoundland and author of Pollution Is Colonialism ‘Mah’s brilliant analysis reveals how the continuous growth of the petrochemical industry draws upon an imaginary circular economy of plastics that leaves aside “waste colonialism” and environmental injustices.’Joan Martínez-Alier, Autonomous University of Barcelona (ICTA)“industry has deflected attention from the key problem: plastics production. We must tackle the problem at its root — the capitalist imperative for limitless growth.”Ecosocialist Bookshelf“Lively and sophisticated.” Nature“A fiery analysis”FastCompanyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments1 Plastic Unlimited2 Manufacturing Toxic Wants and Needs3 The Corporate Alliance to (Never) End Plastic Waste4 Hedging Against Climate Risk5 Plastics in the Pandemic6 How Can We Curb the Plastics Crisis?Selected ReadingsNotes

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Book SynopsisWritten specially for the new Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy, this book will provide your learners with everything they need to know to succeed in their studies. Complementing quality teaching, this textbook covers all the knowledge required for each unit, as well as illustrating practical skills with industry quality photographic illustrations.- Carefully matched to the requirements of the new qualification, this comprehensive textbook will provide you and your learners with all the guidance you need through this period of transition, in clear and accessible language.- Ensures learners can visualise all the necessary practical skills with over 1000 industry quality photographs.- Provides invaluable guidance on preparing for the new written exams and practical synoptic end test.

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Book SynopsisThis volume offers an innovative and counter-intuitive study of how and why artificial intelligence-infused weapon systems will affect the strategic stability between nuclear-armed states. Johnson demystifies the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of nuclear weapons and, more broadly, future warfare. The book highlights the potential, multifaceted intersections of this and other disruptive technology – robotics and autonomy, cyber, drone swarming, big data analytics, and quantum communications – with nuclear stability. Anticipating and preparing for the consequences of the AI-empowered weapon systems are fast becoming a critical task for national security and statecraft. Johnson considers the impact of these trends on deterrence, military escalation, and strategic stability between nuclear-armed states – especially China and the United States. The book draws on a wealth of political and cognitive science, strategic studies, and technical analysis to shed light on the coalescence of developments in AI and other disruptive emerging technologies.Artificial intelligence and the future of warfare sketches a clear picture of the potential impact of AI on the digitized battlefield and broadens our understanding of critical questions for international affairs. AI will profoundly change how wars are fought, and how decision-makers think about nuclear deterrence, escalation management, and strategic stability – but not for the reasons you might think.Trade Review'This superb book is a technical tour de force with a timely approach to emerging challenges to nuclear deterrence. In this way, it has significant potential to inform current policy among states as they contemplate – for example – the growth of Chinese nuclear forces.'Rose Gottemoeller, Payne Distinguished Lecturer at the Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University'Johnson has crafted a superb narrative that examines the strategic risks of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on deterrence, stability and the maintenance of nuclear weapon capabilities. His evidence-based recommendations on the responsible application of artificial intelligence will provide policy makers and strategists with a range of ethical responses to the dilemmas of using non-human cognitive functions in national security.'Major General Mick Ryan'Artificial intelligence and the future of warfare present the reader with a clear and elegant understanding of artificial intelligence as it provides a robust technical foundation concerning key technological advances in the evolution of AI for a non-technical audience.'Augusto C. Dall’Agnol, Journal of Strategic Studies 'With Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Warfare, James Johnson truly advances the conversation around intelligence, strategic stability, and technology. Johnson is undoubtedly well-positioned to write this book given his education as a Political Scientist, lengthy career working in China, and intellectual interest in emerging technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI). While there are similar books on the intersection of emerging technology and geopolitics, Johnson’s work stands out since it addresses how AI influences intelligence collection and analysis which in turn shapes a state’s perception and actions. This approach is novel making Johnson’s contribution well-worth the time for strategic strategists.'Mark Grzegorzewski, Intelligence and National Security'A significant contribution to the wave of recent scholarship on the potential implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for strategic warfare and great power competition. It is a must-read for strategic studies scholars, decision-makers, and military leaders.'Reuben Steff, Defense & Security Analysis'The book provides a good and comprehensive perspective on the nu­clear power play and strategic stability and how it is shaped by new technological developments.'Thomas Reinhold and Christian Reuter, Z AuBen Sicherheitspolit (2022) -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: Opening the AI Pandora’s boxPart I: Destabilizing AI renaissance1 Military AI primer2 Artificial intelligence in the 2nd nuclear age Part II: Military AI superpowers3 New challenges to military-techno Pax Americana4 U.S.-China crisis stability under the AI nuclear shadowPart III: Nuclear instability redux?5 Hunting for nuclear weapons in the digital age6 Fast and the furious: Drone swarming and hypersonic weapons7 The AI-cyber security nexus8 Delegating strategic decisions to intelligent machinesConclusion: Managing an AI futureIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a nuanced and detailed examination of two of the most important current debates about contemporary Russia's international activity: is Moscow acting strategically or opportunistically, and should this be understood in regional or global terms? The book addresses core themes of Russian activity – military, energy and economic - but it offers an unusual multi-disciplinary analysis to these themes. Monaghan incorporates both regional and thematic specialist expertise to give a fresh perspective to each of these core themes.Underpinned by detailed analyses of the revolution in Russian geospatial capabilities and the establishment of a strategic planning foundation, the book includes chapters on military and maritime strategies, energy security and economic diversification and influence. This serves to highlight the connections between military and economic interests that shape and drive Russian strategy.Trade Review'In Russian Grand Strategy in the Era of Global Power Competition, editor Andrew Monaghan brings together contributors to explore the military, political and economic features of Russian foreign policy. This book will be a useful starting point for researchers, policymakers, students of history and politics and all those looking to understand Russia’s long-term goals and sense of its place in the evolving world order.'LSE Review of Books -- .Table of ContentsForewordFlorence GaubPrefaceIan HillIntroduction Russian grand strategy and global power competitionAndrew Monaghan1 Mapping the globe and the revolution in Russia’s geospatial capabilityAlexander J. Kent2 Russia’s global maritime strategyMichael B. Petersen3 6th generation war and Russia’s global theatres of military activityCharles Bartles4 Looking to the global economy: Russia’s role as a supplier of strategically important goodsRichard Connolly5 Polar power: Russia’s 21st century power baseNazrin Mehdiyeva6 Strategic planning and management in RussiaJulian CooperConclusions Moscow’s strategy to become a ubiquitous powerAndrew Monaghan

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Book SynopsisThis series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Nuclear power has always been quite controversial. It isn''t totally sustainable, so how is it better than fossil fuel? How does nuclear energy work? And what are the risks and benefits?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, its technology, how it is used to meet power needs and its impacts on the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used through clear diagrams and beautiful illustrations.Suitable for readers aged 9+.

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Book SynopsisThis series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Wind power is one of the major ustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfill our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for reader aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Wind power as an energy resource 1: Capturing the wind 1: How wind turbines work 1: How people use wind power 1: Wind farms 1: Wind Farms at Sea 1: Offshore or onshore? 1: Turbine troubles 1: Wind power and wildlife 1: Turbine safety 1: Wind supply and demand 1: The cost of wind power 1: The future for wind power 1: Think Further 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book Synopsis'Speckled with anecdotes, insights and surprises. It is great fun - and utterly timely' Sunday Times 'Standage writes with a masterly clarity' New York Times 'The product of deep research, great intelligence and burnished prose . . . It is rare that I encounter a non-fiction author whose prose is so elegant that it is worth reading for itself. Standage is a writer of this class' Wall Street Journal Beginning around 3,500 BC with the wheel, and moving through the eras of horsepower, trains and bicycles, Tom Standage puts the rise of the car – and the future of urban transport – into a broader historical context. Our society has been shaped by the car in innumerable ways, many of which are so familiar that we no longer notice them. Why does red mean stop and green mean go? Why do some countries drive on the left, and some on the right? How did cars, introduced only a little over a century ago, change the way the world was administered, laid out and policed, along with experiences like eating and shopping? And what might travel in a post-car world look like? As social transformations from ride-sharing to the global pandemic force us to critically re-examine our relationship with personal transportation, A Brief History of Motion is an essential contribution to our understanding of how the modern world came to be.Trade ReviewSpeckled with anecdotes, insights and surprises . . . It is great fun – and utterly timely * Sunday Times *Eminently readable . . . Standage writes with a masterly clarity * New York Times Book Review *The product of deep research, great intelligence and burnished prose . . . An unusually astute futurist, Mr. Standage offers observations about where we are now and where we might be heading that should be taken seriously . . . It is rare that I encounter a nonfiction author whose prose is so elegant that it is worth reading for itself. Mr. Standage is a writer of this class * Wall Street Journal *There was a gap in the market for an accessible book that tied together the technology and politics of cars, and Standage has filled it beautifully. Pithy anecdotes make the book readable; the central question – that of what comes next – makes it worth reading * Financial Times *Richly rewarding . . . [Standage] starts at the beginning, with the advent of the wheel (probably in Eastern Europe in around 3500 BC), and then traces its astonishing impact on human history . . . Contains a great deal to fascinate -- Book of the Week * The Week *Informative and utterly entertaining, it should serve as a helpful manual for negotiating our future * The Herald *Tom Standage has a gift for explaining how our modern world came to be and might evolve. In A Brief History of Motion, his skills as a historian and his trademark insight and wit shine in a way that will make your mind whir every time you hop on a bike or get behind the wheel of a car. This book is full of surprises and an absolute delight -- Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon MuskPerceptive, pragmatic, but never pedestrian, this is an irrepressible survey of how we’ve travelled through the ages, and it zips along like the most pleasurable of journeys -- Simon Garfield, New York Times-bestselling author of Just My Type and On the MapOn the past, present, and future of transportation, Tom Standage has crafted the book to read, full of anecdote and keen observation, and seamlessly written -- Tyler Cowen, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, and New York Times-bestselling author of The Great Stagnation and Average Is OverTom Standage takes us on a quick spin, from no wheels for anybody to nobody at the wheel—much of it over back roads that were entirely new to me -- George Dyson, author of Turing’s Cathedral and AnalogiaThere aren’t many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history * Los Angeles Times on 'A History of the World in Six Glasses' *An extraordinary and well-told story on a much neglected dimension of history * Financial Times on 'An Edible History of Humanity' *

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Book SynopsisFlying in the years between the two world wars was the preserve of the powerful and the wealthy, or so it was until Sir Alan Cobham's 'Flying Circus' began to tour Britain. A former pilot with the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War, Alan Cobham continued to fly, establishing air routes to the Empire countries. He also involved himself in aerial photography and survey work, undertook charter flights and pioneered the 'Air to Air' refuelling technique still in use today. Yet it was his National Aviation Day displays for which Sir Alan Cobham's name is best remembered. Affectionally known as 'Cobham's Flying Circus', his team of up to fourteen aircraft toured the United Kingdom, visiting hundreds of municipal locations, allowing 'ordinary' people to have their first taste of flying. So extensively did Cobham travel with his displays, and so popular did they become, that after war broke out in 1939, some 75 per cent of Britain's young men volunteering for aircrew duties claimed that their first experience of flying had been with 'the Circus'. Sir Alan's name still lives on in the aviation world. The creation of Flight Refuelling Limited in 1934 eventually led to the formation of what is today a major international aerospace and defence organisation-Cobham PLC.

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Book SynopsisIt was Tuesday, 15 July 1919 and for the residents of Clifden on Ireland's west coast this was not to be a normal day. Just before 08.40 hours, descending out of the gloom, came a large, twin-engine aeroplane lining up for final approach. One or two on-lookers recognised the danger straight away for this was an area of soft bog, but their attempts to alert the pilot were in vain. The aircraft began to sink and, with a squelch, came to a sudden stop, the tail rearing up in the air. Dazed and with fuel filling the cockpit the two-man crew scrambled out, grabbing what they could. After a flight lasting 16 hours and 28 minutes, Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten-Brown had won the race to be the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic. It was a rough ending for a race that began in April 1913 when Lord Rothermere, aviation philanthropist and owner of the Daily Mail, offered a prize of 10,000, roughly equivalent to $1,000,000 in today's money, to the aviator who shall first cross the Atlantic in an aeroplane in flight from any point in the United States of America, Canada or Newfoundland to any point in Great Britain or Ireland in 72 continuous hours'. Illustrated by many unique photographs this book tells the story of the race, delayed for almost six years by the First World War. Many aircraft would be entered but few would even get off the ground. The teams faced great difficulties in preparing for the challenge of crossing one of the most hostile stretches of ocean on Earth. The authors not only reveal tales of failures and technical difficulties, but of the intense frustration of waiting for the perfect weather-window. And even when finally airborne, Alcock and Brown's flight almost ended in disaster on several occasions as weather conditions almost conspired to cast them down into the grey, cold waters of the Atlantic and almost certain death.

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Book SynopsisShoreham airport, founded in 1910, is the oldest airport in the UK and the oldest purpose-built commercial airport in the world. Yet aviation began in Sussex far earlier, with balloonists making landfall at Kingsfold near Horsham in 1785. These early activities attracted much attention, with some 30,000 people gathering at Black Rock in Brighton, as well as on the surrounding hills, to watch the first balloon ascent from the town in July 1821 - using coal gas from the recently opened gas works. That particular balloonist, Charles Green, later became immortalised by Charles Dickens in his _Sketches By Boz_. The military were quick to appreciate the potential benefits of aerial observation and in 1880 balloons were deployed for the first time at the annual Volunteer Review at Brighton. Often wind conditions were not favourable for balloons, which prompted the army to consider employing kites and in June 1903 an international competition was held on the South Downs near Findon to see if kites could lift a man into the air. While this was found to be possible, it proved a terrifying experience for the unfortunate pilots. Before powered flight became a reality, it was gliders which were the first heavier than air machines to take to the skies. In 1902 Mr Jose Weiss began launching unmanned gliders off a ramp at Houghton Hill near Amberley, which flew up to two miles. But soon the internal combustion engine made powered, controlled flight a reality and on 7 November 1908, Alec Ogilvie flew a Wright Brothers biplane along the coast at Camber. By the time war broke out in 1914, the people of Sussex had seen the Brooklands to Brighton air race and the establishment of flying schools at Shoreham and Eastbourne. After the Armistice, aviation started becoming increasingly expensive and increasingly regulated. The halcyon days of swashbuckling amateurs taking to the skies in untested contraptions was drawing to a close.

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Book SynopsisThe accomplishments, and initiatives, both social and economic, of Edward Watkin are almost too many to relate. Though generally known for his large-scale railway projects, becoming chairman of nine different British railway companies as well as developing railways in Canada, the USA, Greece, India and the Belgian Congo, he was also responsible for a stream of remarkable projects in the nineteenth century which helped shape people's lives inside and outside Britain. As well as holding senior positions with the London and North Western Railway, the Worcester and Hereford Railway and the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway, Watkin became president of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada. He was also director of the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railways, as well as the Athens-Piraeus Railway. Watkin was also the driving force in the creation of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway's 'London Extension' - the Great Central Main Line down to Marylebone in London. This, though, was only one part of his great ambition to have a high-speed rail link from Manchester to Paris and ultimately to India. This, of course, involved the construction of a Channel tunnel. Work on this began on both sides of the Channel in 1880 but had to be abandoned due to the fear of invasion from the Continent. He also purchased an area of Wembley Park, serviced by an extension of his Metropolitan Railway. He developed the park into a pleasure and events destination for urban Londoners, which later became the site of Wembley Stadium. It was also the site of another of Watkin's enterprises, the 'Great Tower in London' which was designed to be higher than the Eiffel Tower but was never completed. Little, though, is known about Watkin's personal life, which is explored here through the surviving diaries he kept. The author, who is the chair of The Watkin Society, which aims to promote Watkin's life and achievements, has delved into the mind of one of the nineteenth century's outstanding individuals.

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Book SynopsisWhile large numbers of aeroplanes had been produced In America for the war effort overseas at the Western Front, it was found that that the British, French and Germans were far ahead of them when it came to flight technology, which led to a huge surplus of aeroplanes in the United States. The government's solution to recover some of the money was to sell the surplus stock off for as little as $200 dollars each. With no licence being required to fly a plane, the offer attracted many ex-fighter pilots as well as civilians, who developed a new American pastime known as barnstorming. Part entertainers, part thrill-seekers, the barnstormers made their way across the country as solo acts and in groups called 'Flying Circuses'. The American flier Ormer Locklear wowed the crowds by climbing out of his aeroplane and walk along the wing, and it wasn't long before flying circuses held less appeal for spectators if it didn't have a wing-walking act. Handstands, jumps across planes, and even the odd game of tennis were attempted by barnstormers to attract larger paying audiences. In 1936, the US Government banned wing-walking under 1,500 ft, which doomed aerial stunting, and while a few wing-walking teams operated in the 1970s, it wasn't until barnstormer Vic Norman founded his famous AeroSuperBatics wing-walking team in the early 1980s that the sight of daredevils hand-standing and flying upside down on the wing was seen in Europe. Several teams around the world subsequently formed using aeroplanes such as the Boeing Stearman or the Curtiss 'Jenny' biplanes to wow crowds as a part of regular air displays, and their appeal has continued to rise since the 2000s.

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Book Synopsis'Powerful, profound and completely engrossing, a meditation on not only technology but also history, culture, ideas, ethics, psychology and, above all, what it means to be human.' – Michael Bhaskar, co-author of The Coming WaveWise Animals explores the history of our relationship with technology, and our deep involvement with our creations from the first use of tools and the taming of fire, via the invention of reading and printing, to the development of the computer, the creation of the internet and the emergence of AI.Human children know no more of modern technology than their ancestors did of older technologies thousands of years ago, and develop in relation to the technologies of their time. We co-evolve with technology as individuals as we have as a species over thousands of years.Rather than see technology as a threat, this deeply humanist contribution to the debate proposes that we are neither masters nor victims o

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Book SynopsisTechnology affects almost everything we do, and its possibilities can be both exhilarating and daunting. This collection features two radio documentaries exploring Douglas Adams’ vision of the digital future, plus Did Douglas Get it Right?, presented by Mitch Benn.Douglas Adams was a passionate technology enthusiast. His bestselling The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is full of futuristic tech, and in 1990 he predicted something very like the World Wide Web in the BBC2 film Hyperland. So in 1999, he was the natural choice to present Radio 4’s The Internet: The Last 20th Century Battleground. In it, he looked at the explosion in online communication, the evolution of cyberspace, and the risks and opportunities of the new virtual world.A year later, he hosted The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Future, in which he and his guests discussed how music, publishing, broadcasting, and society in general would be transformed in the 21st century. Sadly, this was Adams’ last BBC project: his death in 2001 meant he would never see if his visions came true.However, in 2015, Mitch Benn dipped into the archives for a follow-up programme, Did Douglas Get it Right?, revisiting Adams’ predictions to discover how prescient (or otherwise) they turned out to be...Fascinating, funny and insightful, these three programmes are a wonderful tribute to Douglas Adams, and a treat for fans and futurists alike.Produced by Mark Rickards.

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Book Synopsis'Masterly' New York Times'Riveting' Scott Kelly'Remarkable' The TimesWhen Richard Branson founded Virgin Galactic in 2004, his goal was simple: to offer paying customers a trip to space by the end of the decade. Seventeen years, countless delays, and one catastrophic crash later, his space tourism dream may finally be on the verge of reality.Now, a New Yorker journalist offers the definitive portrait of the adventurers leading the way to the stars. Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews with Virgin's lead test pilot, Mark Stucky, Test Gods describes the making of a modern astronaut: from starry-eyed youth to NASA, the Air Force, and Virgin Galactic; and through dozens of gruelling test flights to his first successful trip beyond the earth's atmosphere. The result is the most vivid exploration of an astronaut's inner life since Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff. It offers an intimate and unique insight into the new space race.Trade ReviewAdventure in its purest form - rich with risk, courage and friendships. -- BEAR GRYLLSA Right Stuff for our moment of space travel . . . Riveting . . . A deeply reported and deeply personal book. It is a masterly work. * New York Times Book Review *Riveting . . . This is the book about the new space race you've been waiting to read. An instant classic. -- SCOTT KELLY, astronaut and author of EnduranceAn absolute thrill . . . A hugely ambitious feat of reporting and storytelling, and a fitting twenty-first century sequel to The Right Stuff. -- PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE, author of Say Nothing and Empire of PainUnique, fascinating, compulsively readable, brilliantly reported with unprecedented access, a kick-ass adventure story . . . Just strap yourself in and get ready for one helluva ride. -- BUZZ BISSINGER, author of Friday Night Lights

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Book SynopsisFunny, gutsy and heartfelt.' Daily MailZoë Colville spent years in a fancy hair salon with a long list of clients, living on cigarettes, croissants, and a shoestring. It was everything she''d ever wanted. But when an unexpected and overwhelming loss caused her life to shift unexpectedly, she found herself on a different path. One where the only use for a hairdryer is warming new-born lambs; where the cycle of life on a farm gives new meaning on purpose, and where nature is both a strict teacher and a balm to soothe the pressures of everyday life.Zoë is now a full-time farmer, business owner and activist. In this memoir, she speaks vivaciously, humorously, and candidly about the lessons learned along the way, from mental health, social media and identity to surviving as an entrepreneur in a shifting economy. And through those lessons - in love, loss, and lambing - discovering something even more important: that it''s always the right time to take a bold

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the relationship between the state and war within the context of seismic technological change. Through its analysis, the book questions what will happen to war and the state and whether we will reach a point where war leads to the unmaking of the state itself.

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Book SynopsisPost-Soviet Latvia and post-apartheid South Africa are far apart geographically and yet have endured a similar history of colonial and authoritarian rule before transitioning to democracy at the end of the 20th century. This book examines these two nations in an unusual comparative study of post-authoritarian efforts to decolonize production and trade. The book combines an analysis of political economy and ecocultural heritage to unpack alternative trade formations. It also connects world systems thinking with Indigenous knowledge to articulate a decolonial theory of development and change over the longue durée. Conclusions and insights drawn are timely and important for a planet confronted by crises such as authoritarianism, laissez-faire capitalism, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.Trade Review“This book advocates development in a disarming way by postulating a theory that enables economic and social growth in a context of environmental harmony and cultural integrity.” George K. Danns, University of North Georgia“[This innovative book provides] a rich and broad-ranging comparative analysis of the histories and indigenous worldviews shaping engagements in alternative food networks in distant yet connected places. [Jennifer] Keahey’s unique and incisive vision sheds light on the challenges of decolonizing development and inspiring possibilities for emboldening more ‘egalitarian ecocultures’. Laura T. Raynolds, Colorado State UniversityTable of Contents1. Transformative Societies 2. A Comparative History of Latvia and South Africa 3. Indigenous Baltic Knowledge: Daina Philosophy 4. Indigenous African Knowledge: Ubuntu Philosophy 5. Organic Farming and Slow Food in Post-Soviet Latvia 6. Fair Trade and Rooibos Terroir in Post-Apartheid South Africa 7. Decolonizing Development

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Book SynopsisA THE TIMES BEST SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR'AN IMPORTANT READ FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF OPTIMISM' BILL GATES'DAZZLING AND DEEPLY REPORTED' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS'HIGHLY READABLE . . . ENGAGING STORIES OF PEOPLE BEHIND SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVANCES IN RECENT DECADES' FINANCIAL TIMESIt's now cheaper to save the world than destroy it.Our age will be defined by the climate emergency. But contrary to the doomist narrative that's taken hold, the world has already begun deploying the solutions needed to deal with it.On a journey across five continents, Climate Capitalism tracks the unlikely heroes driving the fight against climate change. From the Chinese bureaucrat who did more to make electric cars a reality than Elon Musk, to the Danish students who helped to build the world's longest-operating wind turbine, or the American oil executive building the technology that can reverse climate damages, we meet the people working to scale technologies that are finally able to bend the emissions curve.Through stories that bring people, policy and technology together, Akshat Rathi reveals how the green economy is not only possible, but profitable. This inspiring blend of business, science, and history provides the framework for ensuring that future generations can live in prosperity and that the wheels of progress don't falter.Trade ReviewFew books on either climate or capitalism manage to be as insightful as they are readable, but Rathi cracks it. He delivers his powerful and hopeful message with both substance and style, and reminds us of the immensely important role of great storytelling as we reimagine our economy -- Paul Polman, co-author of NET-POSITIVE and former CEO of Unilever[A] bold new book. Climate change is a crisis that requires urgent action, but Rathi shows how we can harness capitalism to tackle it. Give it to the doomsayer in your life -- John Schwartz, journalism professor at UT Austin and veteran NYT reporterAre you suffering from climate anxiety? Go take a few deep breaths and then pre-order this book. You'll learn about fascinating people who show that solutions for climate change are both possible and profitable -- Will Mathis, reporter for Bloomberg NewsThere are very few people as well-situated as Akshat Rathi is to describe and assess our current efforts to cope with climate change . . . Here he puts it all together in a marvelous report . . . [Rathi] gives hope that we might make it work. An inspiring book! -- Kim Stanley RobinsonIt's easy to feel fear or despair in the face of humanity's greatest challenge, but fortunately work on solutions began decades ago . . . Rathi's brilliantly written account of some of those stories is an inspiration to keep going in a fight which we have no other option than to win -- Bryony Worthington, member of the UK’s House of LordsAddressing climate change will make us richer, happier, healthier, more equal and more safe. Do we take the bargain? That is the animating question of Rathi's illuminating and incisive book, which offers the dazzling and deeply reported argument that the answer should be, overwhelmingly, yes -- David Wallace-Wells, author of THE UNINHABITABLE EARTHClimate innovation has accelerated far faster than many realize and by shining a spotlight on the solutions and innovators driving progress, Climate Capitalism is an important read for anyone in need of optimism about our ability to build a clean energy future -- Bill GatesA highly readable reminder that efforts to cut emissions are achieving a lot more than is widely realised. Rathi brings this shift to life with engaging stories of people behind some of the most important advances in recent decades -- Pilita Clark, Financial Times

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