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Book Synopsis* This best selling text prepares students to formulate and solve material and energy balances in chemical process systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in chemical engineering. * The text provides a realistic, informative, and positive introduction to the practice of chemical engineering.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors iii Preface to the Fourth Edition iv Notes to Instructors v Digital Resources and WileyPLUS vi Postscript: Introduction to an Author vii Nomenclature viii Glossary of Chemical Process Terms x PART 1 Engineering Problem Analysis 1 CHAPTER 1 What Some Chemical Engineers Do for a Living 3 CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Engineering Calculations 5 2.0 Learning Objectives 5 2.1 Units and Dimensions 6 2.2 Conversion of Units 7 2.3 Systems of Units 8 2.4 Force and Weight 10 2.5 Numerical Calculation and Estimation 12 2.6 Dimensional Homogeneity and Dimensionless Quantities 19 2.7 Process Data Representation and Analysis 21 2.8 Summary 30 Problems 30 CHAPTER 3 Processes and Process Variables 35 3.0 Learning Objectives 35 3.1 Mass and Volume 36 3.2 Flow Rate 38 3.3 Chemical Composition 40 3.4 Pressure 47 3.5 Temperature 54 3.6 Summary 57 Problems 58 PART 2 Material Balances 67 CHAPTER 4 Fundamentals of Material Balances 69 4.0 Learning Objectives 69 4.1 Process Classification 70 4.2 Balances 71 4.3 Material Balance Calculations 75 4.4 Balances on Multiple-Unit Processes 94 4.5 Recycle and Bypass 100 4.6 Chemical Reaction Stoichiometry 107 4.7 Balances on Reactive Processes 118 4.8 Combustion Reactions 139 4.9 Some Additional Considerations about Chemical Processes 147 4.10 Summary 150 Problems 151 CHAPTER 5 Single-Phase Systems 160 5.0 Learning Objectives 161 5.1 Liquid and Solid Densities 162 5.2 Ideal Gases 164 5.3 Equations of State for Nonideal Gases 172 5.4 The Compressibility-Factor Equation of State 179 5.5 Summary 186 Problems 186 CHAPTER 6 Multiphase Systems 195 6.0 Learning Objectives 197 6.1 Single-Component Phase Equilibrium 198 6.2 The Gibbs Phase Rule 204 6.3 Gas–Liquid Systems: One Condensable Component 206 6.4 Multicomponent Gas–Liquid Systems 212 6.5 Solutions of Solids in Liquids 221 6.6 Equilibrium between Two Liquid Phases 229 6.7 Adsorption on Solid Surfaces 233 6.8 Summary 236 Problems 238 PART 3 Energy Balances 253 CHAPTER 7 Energy and Energy Balances 255 7.0 Learning Objectives 256 7.1 Forms of Energy: The First Law of Thermodynamics 257 7.2 Kinetic and Potential Energy 259 7.3 Energy Balances on Closed Systems 260 7.4 Energy Balances on Open Systems at Steady State 262 7.5 Tables of Thermodynamic Data 267 7.6 Energy Balance Procedures 272 7.7 Mechanical Energy Balances 275 7.8 Summary 280 Problems 282 CHAPTER 8 Balances on Nonreactive Processes 291 8.0 Learning Objectives 291 8.1 Elements of Energy Balance Calculations 292 8.2 Changes in Pressure at Constant Temperature 300 8.3 Changes in Temperature 301 8.4 Phase-Change Operations 313 8.5 Mixing and Solution 332 8.6 Summary 343 Problems 345 CHAPTER 9 Balances on Reactive Processes 363 9.0 Learning Objectives 364 9.1 Heats of Reaction 364 9.2 Measurement and Calculation of Heats of Reaction: Hess’s Law 369 9.3 Formation Reactions and Heats of Formation 371 9.4 Heats of Combustion 373 9.5 Energy Balances on Reactive Processes 374 9.6 Fuels and Combustion 389 9.7 Summary 399 Problems 401 CHAPTER 10 Balances on Transient Processes 416 10.0 Learning Objectives 416 10.1 The General Balance Equation . . . Again 416 10.2 Material Balances 421 10.3 Energy Balances on Single-Phase Nonreactive Processes 428 10.4 Simultaneous Transient Balances 433 10.5 Summary 436 Problems 437 APPENDIX A Computational Techniques 443 A.1 The Method of Least Squares 443 A.2 Iterative Solution of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations 446 A.3 Numerical Integration 459 APPENDIX B Physical Property Tables 463 B.1 Selected Physical Property Data 464 B.2 Heat Capacities 471 B.3 Vapor Pressure of Water 474 B.4 Antoine Equation Constants 476 B.5 Properties of Saturated Steam: Temperature Table 478 B.6 Properties of Saturated Steam: Pressure Table 480 B.7 Properties of Superheated Steam 486 B.8 Specific Enthalpies of Selected Gases: SI Units 488 B.9 Specific Enthalpies of Selected Gases: U.S. Customary Units 488 B.10 Atomic Heat Capacities for Kopp’s Rule 489 B.11 Integral Heats of Solution and Mixing at 25°C 489 Answers to Test Yourselves 490 Answers to Selected Problems 498 Index 500

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Book SynopsisVisual Workplace/Visual Thinking (VWVT) was written by the acknowledged leading expert in workplace visuality. While other books touch upon visual workplace tools and practices, no other author has addressed the topic with the clarity and depth presented here. This is a seminal book, considered by many the definition of the field itself. First published by a small, independent press in 2005, the book won the prestigious Shingo Research Prize in the same year. It was then and remains the only book of its kind that describes the conceptual and practical foundation for workplace visuality, derived from dozens of hands-on implementations in some of the worldâs best or most challenging companies. Written not by an academic, but by a hands-on practitioner who has worked for three decades with companies in various phases of visual transformation, the work carries the reader from the usual starting point of 5S through to the full power of the visual-lean alliance. The bookâs 11 chapters are in four sections. The first defines the visual workplace in relation to operational excellence, along with the eight building blocks of visual thinking. The next section, which targets the cultural conversion, is unexpectedly thrilling as it describes the genuine transformation of both company and employee which is at the heart of every visual conversion. Section 3 maps the logic and sequence of Dr. Galsworthâs 10-Doorway template as you learn about the visual side of 5S, visual standards, visual scheduling, visual material control, visual metrics, visual problem-solving, visual leadership as well as the visual machine and visual-lean office. The final section of VTVW places visual management within the visual continuum, shows you how to use the ten doorways to assess your own company, and concludes with a discussion of the visual-lean alliance, illustrated through a conversion case study.With over 25 full-color albums of visual solutions, 50+ graphs and charts, a detailed table of contents and in-depth Index, this 277-page book positions the technologies of the visual workplace as a premier improvement strategy on every companyâs journey to operational excellence. Trade Review"Galsworth is the world’s foremost authority on visual management. Her book raises the stature of visuality, hardens soft notions about it, and embeds it in structure and theory that—until now—have been missing." Richard J. Schonberger, Ph.D. Author, World Class Manufacturing"Dr. Galsworth continues to produce work in perfect harmony with The Shingo Prize model, with visual concepts, tools, and methods that are essential as companies pursue operational excellence." Robert Miller, Former Executive Director, The Shingo Prize "I’ve been a student of management for 30 years, read countless management books and gone to innumerable conferences. I have never found a better, more powerful system of transformation than Galsworth’s. This comes through on every page of her books. She does that better than anybody." Brent Allen, VP/Operations, Lifetime Products Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah Table of ContentsSection One 1. The Visual Workplace and the Excellent Enterprise 2. The Building Blocks of Visual Thinking Section Two 3. Leadership and the Power Inversion4. The I-Driven CultureSection Three5. Visual Order: Visuality's Foundation6. Visual Standards and Visual Scheduling/Visual Displays 7. Visual Leadership: Metrics, Problem-Solving & Hoshin 8. VisualControls, Pull Systems, and Guarantees 9. Visual Machine®, Office & Macro Environment Section Four 10. Visual Management vs. Visual Workplace 11. Visual Thinking~Visual Transformation RESOURCES

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I: THEORY OF HEAT. 1. Heat and Pressure. 2. Matter and Energy. 3. Refrigeration and Refrigerants. SECTION II: SAFETY, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, SHOP PRACTICES. 4. General Safety Practices. 5. Tools and Equipment. 6. Fasteners. 7. Tubing and Piping. 8. Leak Detection, System Evacuation and System Clean-up 9. Refrigerant and Oil Chemistry and Management���Recovery, Recycling, Reclaiming, and Retrofitting. 10. System Charging. 11. Calibrating Instruments. SECTION III: BASIC AUTOMATIC CONTROLS. 12. Basic Electricity and Magnetism. 13. Introduction to Automatic Controls. 14. Automatic Control Components and Applications. 15. Troubleshooting Basic Controls. 16. Advanced Automatic Controls���Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Pneumatics. SECTION IV: ELECTRIC MOTORS. 17. Types of Electric Motors. 18. Application of Motors. 19. Motor Controls. 20. Troubleshooting Electric Motors. SECTION V: COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION. 21. Evaporators and the Refrigeration System. 22. Condensers. 23. Compressors. 24. Expansion Devices. 25. Special Refrigeration System Components. 26. Application of Refrigeration Systems. 27. Commercial Ice Machines. 28. Special Refrigeration Applications. 29. Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration. SECTION VI: AIR CONDITIONING (HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION). 30. Electric Heat. 31. Gas Heat. 32. Oil Heat. 33. Hydronic Heat. 34. Indoor Air Quality. Section VII: AIR CONDITIONING (COOLING). 35. Comfort and Psychrometrics. 36. Refrigeration Applied to Air Conditioning. 37. Air Distribution and Balance. 38. Installation. 39. Residential Energy Auditing 40. Typical Operating Conditions. 41. Troubleshooting. SECTION VIII: ALL-WEATHER SYSTEMS. 42. Heat Gain and Heat Loss in Buildings. 43. Air Source Heat Pumps. 44. Geothermal Heat Pumps. SECTION IX: DOMESTIC APPLIANCES. 45. Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers. 46. Room Air Conditioners. SECTION X: COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND CHILLED-WATER SYSTEMS 47. High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems. 48. Cooling Towers and Pumps. 49. Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air Conditioning Systems. 50. Commercial Rooftop, Packaged, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Variable Air Volume Systems.

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Book SynopsisThe first cruising logbook for navigators of powerboats. Suitable for both planing and displacement craft. Beautifully presented with gold blocking on the cover.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to use this logbook; Suggested symbols; Radio log; Passage log; Engine & fuel log; Waypoint list; Safety equipment record; Equipment serial numbers; Stores inventory; Stowage plan; Visitors' book / crew list; Radio distress procedure

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Book SynopsisThe completely revised, expanded and updated 4th edition of the world''s most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for boaters. With a Foreword by Don McIntyre, Founder and Organiser of the Ocean Globe and Golden Globe Races.This useful and thoroughly practical guide explains in detail how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot all of the electrical and electronic systems on a boat, and is fully illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams, and graphs.Subject-specific chapters have been updated with the latest information on topics such as batteries and charging systems, including lithium-ion batteries, wiring, alternative energy charging, corrosion protection, GPS, radar, satellite communications, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, instrumentation, and much more.In addition to being restructured and significantly expanded, the 4th edition of Marine Electrical & Electronics Bible incorporates information on

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Book SynopsisA preeminent geneticist, winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in medicine, hunts the Neanderthal and Denisovan genomes to answer the biggest question of them all: how did our ancestors become human?Neanderthal Man tells the riveting personal and scientific story of the quest to use ancient DNA to unlock the secrets of human evolution. Beginning with the study of DNA in Egyptian mummies in the early 1980s and culminating in the sequencing of the Neanderthal genome in 2010, Neanderthal Man describes the events, intrigues, failures, and triumphs of these scientifically rich years through the lens of the pioneer and inventor of the field of ancient DNA, Svante Pääbo. We learn that Neanderthal genes offer a unique window into the lives of our ancient relatives and may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of where language came from as well as why humans survived while Neanderthals went extinct. Pääbo redrew our family tree and permanently changed the way we think about who we are and how we got here. For readers of Richard Dawkins, David Reich, and Hope Jahren, Neanderthal Man is the must-read account of how he did it.Trade Review"Neanderthal Man opens with this episode [when Paabo and his team first sequenced Neanderthal DNA], and it's a nice touch by Paabo, bringing us straight to the moment when his long, painstaking effort to tease ancient DNA out of hominin fossils yielded its first dramatic results." --David Quammen, Harper's "Paabo has provided us with a fabulous account of three decade of research into ancient DNA, culminating in 2010 with the publication of the Neanderthal genome... Paabo's book has to be compared to The Double Helix (1968), James Watson's brilliant but controversial account of how the structure of DNA was discovered. When taken together they provide an insight into how bio-molecular science has both changed and remained much the same during the last half-century. Both are strong personal accounts of scientific discovery, exposing how science is driven as much by passion, ambition, and competition as by rational thought and the sharing of knowledge. In both books the reader is gripped by life stories of far greater interest than those in may novels before being plunged into passages of near-unintelligible science (despite much simplification) that are nevertheless strangely enthralling." --Steven Mithen, New York Review of Books "I came for the cavemen, but I stayed for the geeky nail-biter of a story about doing historic science in a climate of fierce international competition and rapid technological innovation... Truth be told, DNA sequencing is pretty wonky stuff, but perhaps it's Paabo's own passionate investment in the undertaking that makes his story so exciting to read about; Neanderthal Man does for paleogenetics something like what Steven Spielberg did for the legislative process in Lincoln... [T]his book is a vibrant testimonial to what might be the greatest creation of modern humans: the scientific method." --Laura Miller, Salon "Much of Paabo's book is devoted to the details of the difficulties [of extracting DNA from ancient bones], and how they were overcome by an awesome combination of technology, ingenuity and persistence. It's a story of how modern high-concept science is done, shot through with the crackle of problem-solving and the hum of project tension, with occasional riffs of annoyance about major scientific journals and people who want dinosaur DNA." --The Independent (UK) "If Paabo weren't such a good storyteller, the book might have bogged down with descriptions of things like the different techniques of polymerase chain reaction, and all it takes to build a clean lab. But he's a clever enough writer to keep the reader's attention with a fast-paced story and wonderful details." --23andMe blog "This is a fascinating story of how modern science and especially computer technology is opening vistas onto our prehistoric history." --The Explorers Journal "Paabo provides a fascinating look at how his personal life intersected with the founding of a scientific field that has revolutionized evolution." --Science News "In Neanderthal Man, Svante Paabo offers readers a front-row seat to the still-unfolding understanding of this enigmatic human ancestor by recounting his own years of work... Paabo quite candidly relays the doubts and challenges that accompanied more than a decade of discovery--a labor that elevated Neanderthals from troglodyte brutes inhabiting a dead-end branch of the human family tree to a complex species that interbred with other hominins, including Homo sapiens. Never one to shy away from provocative statements or even-more-provocative research, Paabo gives what appears to be an honest and open account of his pioneering studies of Neanderthal genetics." --The Scientist "Evolutionary biologists are, general, pretty interesting people to talk to, but rarely would you describe their lives as thrilling. The notion of combining an autobiography with a popular science book may therefore not seem especially compelling. However, in this case both the author and the science are quite extraordinary, and inextricably linked." --Evening Standard (UK) "Paabo's tale describes a process approaching the Platonic Idea of contemporary science: a lot of very smart people collaboratively working their butts off, persisting through mistakes and failures and numbingly repetitive but essential tasks and political machinations and technological inadequacies because they believe the Truth is Out There. And finally finding it. Others have not yet weighed in, and this being top-level and therefore monumentally competitive science, contrarians may well emerge. But if the Neanderthal genome project was anything like what Paabo describes, we are damn lucky." --Tabitha Powledge, Genetic Literacy Project "Paabo passionately chronicles his personal story, from graduate school through the culmination of the Neanderthal project 30 years later, and the scientific implications of this exciting research... In accessible prose, Paabo presents the science so that laypersons will understand the nature and import of his work. But it's his discussion of the scientific process that steals the show... He discusses what it took to build a case tight enough to convince even the most skeptical of colleagues and he goes on to demonstrate that scientific knowledge is cumulative and ever-evolving." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Svante Paabo's Neanderthal Man is the incredible personal story of one man's quest for our human origins using the latest genome sequence tools. Paabo takes us through his exciting journey to first extract DNA from ancient bones then sequence it to give us the first real glance at our human ancestors, and showing ultimately that early humans and Neanderthals interbred to produce modern humans. This is science at its best and reinforces that contained in each of our genomes is the history of humanity." --J. Craig Venter, Chairman and President, J. Craig Venter Institute "Svante Paabo, a major architect in the study of paleo-DNA, has written a personal, insightful and sometimes very frank book about his relentless quest to understand the human family tree. The first scholar to extract genetic material from Neanderthals, Paabo writes candidly about the seemingly insurmountable trials and tribulations he had to overcome to give us intriguing new insights into human origins." --Donald Johanson, Founding Director of the Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, and author of Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind "This is the fascinating account of Svante Paabo's efforts to sequence Neanderthal nuclear DNA... [H]is personal story, from graduate to world-renowned scientist, make this a very enjoyable book... The study of Neanderthals has kept palaeontologists occupied for more than a century, but Paabo convinces us that decoding their DNA will provide insights into how different we are from them and what makes us so unique." --BBC Focus "[An] engaging book... Neanderthal Man is devoted--and devoted is definitely the word--to the years-long ancient DNA project to sequence the Neanderthal genome. Paabo and his far-flung team did that to an accuracy that exceeds most of the contemporary genomes being sequenced today... Before I read Neanderthal Man, I thought I knew something about contamination of ancient DNA. In fact, though, I had no clue. No matter how well informed you are about genetics, Svante Paabo will teach you things." --Tabitha Powledge, PLOS Blogs / On Science Blogs "[A] revealing glimpse into the inner workings of scientific research... Since Neanderthals are our closest evolutionary relatives, the author's work in decoding Neanderthal DNA gives scientists a way to understand how we differ genetically from them and offers the opportunity to learn what genetic changes have made humans unique on this planet." --Kirkus Reviews "The tale Paabo tells is largely one of technological improvement enabling the elimination of contamination and speeding up the sequencing process. Secondarily, it's about creating scientific foundations and multinational scientific cooperation to pursue the promises of research into ancient DNA, including that of nonhuman species as well as hominins." --Booklist "It is a rare thing to read about an important development in science by its principal innovator, written in the spirit and style in which the research unfolded. Neanderthal Man is a dispatch from the front, and if you want to learn how real science is really done, I suggest you read it." --Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor, Emeritus, Harvard University "[A]n excellent glimpse into how modern science proceeds as a global, social activity... Paabo has to navigate through collaborators and competitors (including people who spend time in both categories), guardians of the bones he wants to grind into dust, touchy issues of nationalism, and more. In the process, he helps found a new research institute and builds a team dedicated to studying ancient DNA. If anyone doubts that science is a social activity, the doubt won't survive reading this book... Paabo paints a picture of how a major scientific advance rose out of a mix of politics, persuasion, careful management, and struggles with technology and technique. For that alone, it's valuable." --Ars Technica "If there is one name associated with ancient DNA, it is Svante Paabo... Paabo pioneered and has largely led the field for the past three decades. His book, Neanderthal Man, is perfectly timed, beautifully written and required reading--it is a window onto the genesis of a whole new way of thinking." --Nature

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Book SynopsisLearn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renown expert, Martin Crawford, includes common fruit bushes like currants and gooseberries, and many other less-known shrubs with edible fruits, nuts, leaves, or other parts. He takes us on a journey into the world of exotic spice trees, shrubs with medicinal parts, and plants that fix nitrogen to help fertilise other plants. All these can be grown in temperate climates, diversifying our diets, enabling us to design beautiful, productive gardens, as well as showing us how we can integrate agroforestry into our smallholdings and farms to create new income streams. Despite increasingly urgent calls from scientists, the not-fit-for-purpose economic and political systems we live in cannot be relied upon to implement the carbon emission reductions needed. This where we come into it: Whether we are farmer, gardener or plant dabbler, by planting shrubby plants that sequester carbon, we can minimise our carbon footprint and ideally live a carbon-negative life. On a broadscale, perennial and woody species are the way forward to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture. Woody crops sequester carbon in their biomass, but can also be grown in systems which allow for sequestration of large amounts of carbon into the soil.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“An excellent addition to anyone’s bee library.”—Adrian Waring, Bee Craft “Anyone deeply interested in natural history will ignore this mad little volume at their peril.”—Simon Ings, New Scientist“Highly engaging.”—Gard W. Otis, American Entomologist“A must have book for all beekeepers and bee lovers.”—Scott Shalaway, Youngstown Vindicator“Delightful.”—Harvard Magazine“Following the Wild Bees just might give readers an intellectually (and physically) stimulating new outdoor activity.”—The Scientist“Seeley’s passion for the social insects blazes as he quotes historical accounts by Henry David Thoreau and describes the intricacies of the chase.”—Barbara Kiser, Nature

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Book SynopsisA highly accessible resource covering the basics of the design and operation of electrical power systems with minimal technical background required Electrical Power System Essentials delivers a thorough introduction to the electrical power system and its functioning, and the changes that come with the worldwide energy transition process. This revised and updated Third Edition includes new material on HVDC developments, electricity markets, capacity calculation (NTC and flow-based), power system protection, and energy storage. Discussions on how renewable sources play a more dominant role in the generation of electrical energy and the effects they have on the control and operation of the grid and electricity markets are also included. Written in the accessible style that has made previous editions so popular with readers, this book restricts math content to the Appendix in order to maintain an easy reading experience of the main text while still providing complete coverage. A companion

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Book SynopsisMichel Chion’s landmark Audio-Vision has exerted significant influence on our understanding of sound-image relations since its original publication in 1994. In this updated and expanded edition, Chion considers many additional examples from recent world cinema and formulates new questions for the contemporary media environment.Trade ReviewAn original and useful model for the audiovisual analysis of film. * Production Expert *Updated and expanded, with additional material from recent film production, the 2019 edition of Audio-Vision will soon take its place as a valuable textbook for those interested in literary research and practice of cinematic soundtrack. -- Dr. Nick Poulakis * CINEJ Cinema Journal *Without a shadow of a doubt one of the best books I have ever read, Audio-Vision’s reprinting is a cause for great celebration. After a quarter of a century, it remains the first port of call for scholars and students of audiovisual culture, offering a cornucopia of theories that conceptualize sound's relationship with the moving image. Never less than enthralling, its acuity has not been dulled by more recent theory and scholarship. -- K. J. Donnelly, author of Occult Aesthetics: Synchronization in Sound FilmWhen Audio-Vision first appeared in 1994, it became a lifeline for the burgeoning field of sound/media studies, providing a veritable roadmap to a discourse just beginning to crystallize. The second edition is no less momentous; Chion seamlessly brings current cinematic offerings into his theoretical purview, showing that his understanding of the filmic soundspace is as insightful to historians, theorists, and students as ever. A fundamental text for soundtrack studies. -- Daniel Goldmark, author of Tunes for 'Toons: Music and the Hollywood CartoonMichel Chion’s work is a thrilling exploration of film sound in all its forms: real and symbolic, technical and conceptual, dimensional and suggestive. He gives us all the tools we need for describing what films allow us to hear. Chion’s many neologisms are like notes that can reverberate infinitely for every filmgoer, and through innumerable films. This revised edition of Audio-Vision is a new benchmark for any film scholar. -- Elsie Walker, author of Understanding Sound Tracks Through Film TheoryTable of ContentsForeword (1994), by Walter MurchPrefacePart I. The Audiovisual Contract1. Projections of Sound on Image2. The Three Listening Modes3. Lines and Points: Horizontal and Vertical Perspectives on Audiovisual Relations4. The Audiovisual Scene5. The Real and the Rendered6. Phantom Audio-Vision; or, The Audio-DivisualPart II. Beyond Sounds and Images7. Sound Film Worthy of the Name8. Toward an Audio-Logo-Visual Poetics9. An Introduction to Audiovisual AnalysisGlossaryChronology: Landmarks of the Sound FilmNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of plant diseases, including pathogens, plant-pathogen interactions, their management, and future perspectives. Plant diseases limit potential crop production and are responsible for considerable losses in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Our global food production systems are under increasing pressure from global trade, climate change and urbanization. If we could alleviate the losses due to plant diseases, we would be able to produce roughly 20% more food - enough to feed the predicted world population in 2050. Co-authored by a group of international teachers of plant pathology who have collaborated for many years, this book gives expert and seamless coverage. Plant Pathology and Plant Diseases: Addresses major advances in plant-pathogen interactions, classification of plant pathogens, and the methods of managing or controlling disease Is relevant for a global audience; it covers many examples of diseases with an impact worldwide but with an emphasis on disease of particular importance in a temperate context Features over 400 striking figures and colour photographs It is suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduates studying plant pathology, biology, agriculture and horticulture.Table of ContentsPART 1: GENERAL PLANT PATHOLOGY Chapter 1: WHAT IS A PLANT DISEASE? Chapter 2: HISTORY OF PLANT PATHOLOGY Chapter 3: THE DISEASE CYCLE AND LIFE STYLE PART 2: PLANT PATHOGENS Chapter 4: FUNGAL PLANT PATHOGENS Chapter 5: FUNGAL-LIKE PLANT PATHOGENS Chapter 6: BACTERIAL PLANT PATHOGENS Chapter 7: PLANT VIRUSES Chapter 8: NEMATODES CAUSING PLANT DISEASES Chapter 9: DIAGNOSIS OF PLANT DISEASES PART 3: PLANT-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS FROM GENES TO POPULATIONS Chapter 10: MECHANISMS OF PATHOGENICITY Chapter 11: PLANT DEFENCE AGAINST PATHOGENS Chapter 12: RACE SPECIFICITY AND PLANT IMMUNITY Chapter 13: POPULATION GENETICS IN PLANT-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS Chapter 14: EPIDEMIOLOGY – DISEASE IN PLANT POPULATIONS PART 4: DISEASE MANAGEMENT Chapter 15: CULTURAL PRACTICES FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT Chapter 16: CHEMICAL PLANT DISEASE CONTROL Chapter 17: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES Chapter 18: DISEASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES USING HOST RESISTANCE Chapter 19: BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR PLANT DISEASE CONTROL Chapter 20: FROM DISEASE ASSESSMENT TO DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS Chapter 21: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Chapter 22: PLANT HEALTH LEGISLATION PART 5: PERSPECTIVES Chapter 23: PLANT PATHOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD

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Book SynopsisOak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman. Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly, and by marrying traditional and modern materials they can be brought to a very high standard of energy-efficiency. This is a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for carpenters, builders and aspiring self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. Full-colour photographs show projects by the author and others both complete and under construction, and structural details are clearly explained both in photographs and in three-dimensional drawings. Here is a traditional craft brought fully up to date for the 21st century. Topics covered include: past and present, making a start, understanding the structure, frame design, the construction process, raising the frame, walls and roofs, second fix, finishing off, and future of timber building. Revised and updated edition A comprehensive and practical handbook for experienced carpenters and an inspirational and informative guide for anyone interested in owning their own oak-framed building Covers all stages of construction, from coming up with a budget and choosing land, through designing, making and raising a frame to adding the roof, walls and floors and finishing off Features colour photographs, illustrations and three-dimensional drawings throughout Trade ReviewNearly 200 well-laid-out pages, clearly-written text, finely-drawn diagrams and great photographs; at just shy of £25, it’s worth every penny. But does the author manage to be inspirational? Let’s put it like this: if I were a young man, I’d build myself a summerhouse using this book, send photos of it to the author with a note saying, ‘Please Mr Newman, give me a job’. * The Woodworker magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction A Brief History of Timber Framing Starting Off Case Study 1: From Tragic Beginnings to a Triumphant End Designing Frames Case Study 2: The Minstrel Frame The Structural Qualities of Oak Making Frames 89 Raising Frames Case Study 3: Oak Frame and Structurally Insulated Panels The Building Envelope Case Study 4: Sustainability at the Gateway Centre Finishing Details Further Reading Useful Contacts Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThe revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations, a table of planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries.The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including magnetic reconnection, Fornax cluster, luminosity density, and AkatsukiTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent dictionary. It has all the qualities one should reasonably expect from such a reference book: accuracy, clarity, consistency and good coverage of its subject. ...The book is neatly laid out in a way that is easy to use, with a reasonable but not excessive number of cross-references...Ian Ridpath has done a remarkable job to achieve such consistency in the style, technical level and length of entries. And try as I might, I have failed to find any bloomers! This is a classic that the publisher, editor and contributors can be proud of - worthy of the Oxford name, world-famous for its dictionaries and reference books. * Dr Jacqueline Mitton, writer and Public Relations Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association *I shall be glad to have this edition on my shelf. * Robert Connon Smith. The Observatory. *a handy guide for amateur astronomers, students of astronomy, and interested general readers. Both its format and text are clear and straightforward...recommended for its value as an exhaustive quick reference guide on astronomy. Public and academic libraries will want to add this work to their collections. * Electronic Reviews of Science and Technology References *An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for. * Times Literary Supplement *this book is rich in peculiarities for the interested observer. * The Independent *Table of ContentsPREFACE; THE DICTIONARY; APPENDICES

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Book Synopsis"Practical, well written, and comprehensive. . . . Read this book cover to cover, or keep it handy as a reference for all aspects of goat care."—Sarah Flack, author of The Art and Science of Grazing This one-of-a-kind guide will empower even novice goat owners, offering expert guidance on maintaining a healthy herd—whether they are dairy, meat, fiber, or pet goats Goats have provided humankind with essential products for centuries; indeed, they bear the noble distinction of being the first domesticated farm animal. From providing milk and meat for sustenance and fiber and hides for clothing and shelter to carrying packs and clearing brush, there isn’t much that goats cannot do. Managing goats successfully requires an understanding of how nature designed them to thrive, including nutritional and psychological needs, as well as how to identify a problem and intercede before it’s too late. For more than a decade, Gianaclis Caldwell and her family have operated Pholia Farm Creamery, an off-grid, raw milk goat cheese dairy. In Holistic Goat Care, Caldwell offers readers a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, whether they are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, or pet goats. Holistic Goat Care will empower even novice goat owners to confidently diagnose and treat most of the ailments that goats might experience. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not found in any other book. Caldwell places special emphasis throughout on holistic, natural, and alternative approaches to caring for goats, including information on: Handling and managing goats using their natural instincts as an asset Developing good farm management practices such as appropriate housing and fencing systems and manure and mortality management Making feeding decisions based on understanding goats’ ruminant digestive system and their evolutionary needs Growing forage and garden crops as feed and utilizing wild browse Troubleshooting health problems based on assessing symptoms Implementing advanced health procedures such as pain control, fecal testing, and transplanting rumen microbes from healthy to sick goats Diagnosing, treating, and preventing more than 75 common goat ailments Whether your herd is two or two hundred, this first-of-its-kind, comprehensive book will help you keep your goats healthy, safe, and productive and give you a deep and enjoyable insight into the wondrous creature that is the goat.Trade Review“In Holistic Goat Care, Gianaclis Caldwell demonstrates that modern, practical, holistic, small-farm methods are the true state of the art. Her unique understanding of goat care—connecting science, real-world farming, and the healing arts—comes alive through her clear and inspiring writing. This much-needed book gifts goat owners with a ready, reliable reference for whatever nature sends their way.”—Fred Walters, editor, Acres U.S.A. magazine“Holistic Goat Care is a rare and refreshing synergy of commonsense goat lore and sound holistic principles—worthy of a place in every goat owner’s library. I am impressed with the book’s layout, as well as the content.”—Richard J. Holliday, DVM, holistic veterinarian; coauthor of A Holistic Vet’s Prescription for a Healthy Herd“Holistic Goat Care is practical, well written, and comprehensive. Giancalis Caldwell covers everything from browse to barns, breeding to birthing, vitamins to vaccination, and parasites to pizzle rot, in an easy-to-read format. The book reflects both her hands-on experience with goats and her extensive knowledge of their physiological needs and their sometimes idiosyncratic behavior. The examples of goat farms in various climates and countries make the information broadly applicable to many regions. With a light touch of humor and a hearty helping of practical advice, Gianaclis shares her depth of knowledge and her appreciation of the role and value of goats in agriculture both currently and historically. Read this book cover to cover, or keep it handy as a reference for all aspects of goat care.”—Sarah Flack, author of The Art and Science of Grazing“The next best thing to learning about goat keeping through years of experience is to read Holistic Goat Care. Gianaclis Caldwell not only provides all the essential details, she frankly describes unhappy events along with successes, to save readers the anguish of making similar mistakes and to demonstrate that sometimes bad things happen even to the most conscientious goat keeper. Rather than dictating a single rigid approach to holistic goat management, Caldwell offers numerous natural and alternative options to help you develop practices that best suit your goals and your herd’s specific needs.”—Gail Damerow, author of The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals“Holistic Goat Care is far and away the most complete guide to goat keeping I’ve ever seen. Gianaclis Caldwell handles basic care and advanced subjects, such as on-farm necropsies, cud transplants, and scur removal, with equal aplomb. Whether you have two goats or two hundred, you need this book!”—Sue Weaver, author of The Backyard Goat“I wish this book had been around when I started raising goats. Gianaclis Caldwell has a friendly, clear style of writing that makes a huge subject much less daunting. I highly recommend that beginners read Holistic Goat Care before starting out on their own goat adventure. Experienced goat owners will definitely find this book a useful reference as well. As a firm believer in providing holistic and humane care for all my animals, I am pleased to finally find a book that covers this slant for goats.”—Molly Nolte, founder, Molly’s Herbals and FiasCoFarm.com“Holistic Goat Care is an excellent resource for raising healthy goats. Gianaclis Caldwell stresses the importance of preventative medicine, which is a critical aspect of raising goats. The information in this well-written book will be very beneficial for beginners, agriculture-oriented students, veterinary students, and veterinarians. The author stresses the importance of early recognition of conditions and diseases. She also discusses treatment through conventional medicine and alternative or integrative medicine, as well as the use of complementary therapies such as herbal and homeopathic if needed. All sixteen chapters are very informative, and the text is referenced to excellent resources in goat medicine. I believe this book will be an excellent source of information in raising goats.”—Lionel J. Dawson, BVSc, MS, DACT, professor, Center of Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University

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Book SynopsisWith more than 150 color images, step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations, and a handy materials list of components and sources, this is the ultimate guide to explore the hidden universe of radio waves!

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Book Synopsis The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook covers the functions, design, and construction of nine types of earthworks to maximize water availability in any climate. It's a practical guide for landscape designers, permaculturists, and landowners seeking to maximize food production and ecosystem resiliency at the lowest cost and impact. Table of Contents Introduction 1. The State of Water The Colorado The Aral Talupula Worldwide Spread of deserts War and conflict Where there is hope Just add water! References 2. A Look at the Past Petra References 3. How Water Moves in the Environment The hydrological cycle The path of water Hydrology 101 The layout of landscapes References 4. Designing for the Whole Environment Permaculture and sustainability The design process Permaculture strategies Source to sink Reading the land The potential for overharvesting Permitting and legal restrictions Working with crews References 5. Elements of Design and Implementation Rain volumes Climate effects Temperate climates Tropical climates Coral atolls Drylands Decoupling catchments The path of water Soil Slope stability Finding contour Laser level Farmer's level Builder's level Water level A-Frame LIDAR Mapping Determining slope Earthmoving machines Types of machines Bulldozers Excavators Loaders Backhoes Compactors Safety Topsoil and erosion References 6. Water Storage Techniques Ponds Cisterns Dams References 7. Interception Techniques Swales Case Study: The Green Tree Foundation swales project Bench terraces Land imprinters Trees Spate irrigation Diversion drains References 8. Applying Permaculture Strategies Goal setting, planning, adjusting Zone planning Sector planning Stacking functions and functional connectivity Variations in structure and shape Flow Efficiency Where to start Case Study: Circle Organic ridge point dam References 9. Cautions The dynamics of slides The role of water Sensitive clays Landslide triggers Post-slide treatment What went wrong at Aberfan? References Appendices 1. Calculating Areas and Volumes 2. Calculating Runoff Volumes 3. Finding Slopes and Heights 4. Swale Spacing 5. Terracing 6. Costing Earthworks Index About the Author About New Society Publishers

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Book SynopsisFully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating study investigates the rifled firearms employed by European and American forces in the 18th and early 19th centuries, from the American long rifle to the British Baker rifle and beyond.The conduct of combat operations in open order during the 18th and 19th centuries required an improved firearm with more accuracy than the standard-issue smoothbore infantry musket. Consequently, the appearance of a new type of regular light infantry soldier and an innovative military firearm, the rifle, marked a new age in the history of warfare. During the 18th century both Austria and Prussia fielded light troops armed with rifled firearms, while conflicts in North America involved the deadly long rifle and the innovative Ferguson breech-loader. Rifle-armed specialists also fought for several nations during the Napoleonic Wars. However, it was the decades after 1815 that saw the appearance of successful rTrade ReviewWell written and packed full of detailed information, including diagrams, this is a must for weapon enthusiasts. -- John Norris * GunMart *Table of ContentsIntroduction Development Use Impact Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe market and policy impetus to install increasingly utility-scale solar systems, or solar farms (sometimes known as solar parks or ranches), has seen products and applications develop ahead of the collective industry knowledge and experience. Recently however, the market has matured and investment opportunites for utility-scale solar farms or parks as part of renewable energy policies have made the sector more attractive. This book brings together the latest technical, practical and financial information available to provide an essential guide to solar farms, from design and planning to installation and maintenance.The book builds on the challenges and lessons learned from existing solar farms, that have been developed across the world, including in Europe, the USA, Australia, China and India. Topics covered include system design, system layout, international installation standards, operation and maintenance, grid penetration, planning applications, and skills requirTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Photovoltaic Technology 3. Planning a Solar Farm 4. Design Overview 5. Installation and Commissioning 6. Operation and Maintenance

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. INTRODUCTION. Case Study: Transformation of the Grid: The Impact of Distributed Energy Resources on Bulk Power Systems. History of Electric Power Systems. Present and Future Trends. Electric Utility Industry Structure. Computers in Power System Engineering. PowerWorld Simulator. 2. FUNDAMENTALS. Case Study: Investing in the Future: How Small Utilities are Finding Success with Advanced Distribution Management Systems. Phasors. Instantaneous Power in Single-Phase AC Circuits. Complex Power. Network Equations. Balanced Three-Phase Circuits. Power in Balanced Three-Phase Circuits. Advantages of Balanced Three-Phase vs. Single-Phase Systems. Energy Conversion. 3. POWER TRANSFORMERS. Case Study: Transformer Innovation in a Changing Energy Landscape The Ideal Transformer. Equivalent Circuits for Practical Transformers. The Per-Unit System. Three-Phase Transformer Connections and Phase Shift. Per-Unit Equivalent Circuits of Balanced Three-Phase Two-Winding Transformers. Three-Winding Transformers. Autotransformers. Transformers with Off-Nominal Turns Ratios. 4. TRANSMISSION-LINE PARAMETERS. Case Study: Renewables, Resiliency Drive Transmission Upgrades. Case Study: Greenlink Nevada to Drive Job Creation, Economic Recovery from Covid-19 . Transmission Line Design Considerations. Resistance. Conductance. Inductance: Solid Cylindrical Conductor. Inductance: Single-Phase Two-Wire Line and Three-Phase Three-Wire Line with Equal Phase Spacing. Inductance: Composite Conductors, Unequal Phase Spacing, Bundled Conductors. Series Impedances: Three-Phase Line with Neutral Conductors and Earth Return. Electric Field and Voltage: Solid Cylindrical Conductor. Capacitance: Single-Phase Two-Wire Line and Three-Phase Three-Wire Line with Equal Phase Spacing. Capacitance: Stranded Conductors, Unequal Phase Spacing, Bundled Conductors. Shunt Admittances: Lines with Neutral Conductors and Earth Return. Electric Field Strength at Conductor Surfaces and at Ground Level. Parallel Circuit Three-Phase Lines. 5. TRANSMISSION LINES: STEADY-STATE OPERATION. Case Study: Opportunities for Embedded High Voltage Direct Current. Medium and Short Line Approximations. Transmission-Line Differential Equations. Equivalent p Circuit. Lossless Lines. Maximum Power Flow. Line Loadability. Reactive Compensation Techniques. 6. POWER FLOWS. Case Study: Xcel Energy Strengthens the Grid with Advanced SVCs. Direct Solutions to Linear Algebraic Equations: Gauss Elimination. Iterative Solutions to Linear Algebraic Equations: Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel. Iterative Solutions to Nonlinear Algebraic Equations: Newton-Raphson. The Power Flow Problem. Power Flow Solution by Gauss-Seidel. Power Flow Solution by Newton-Raphson. Control of Power Flow. Sparsity Techniques. Fast Decoupled Power Flow. The DC" Power Flow. 7. ECONOMIC DISPATCH AND OPTIMAL POWER FLOW. Case Study: Electricity Markets in the United States. Economic Dispatch. Optimal Power Flow. Design Projects. 8. SYMMETRICAL FAULTS. Case Study: Pumped Storage Hydro: Then and Now. Series R-L Circuit Transients. Three-Phase Short Circuit ��� Unloaded Synchronous Machine. Power System Three-Phase Short Circuits. Bus Impedance Matrix. Circuit Breaker and Fuse Selection. Design Project. 9. SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS. Case Study: The Ups and Downs of Gravity Energy Storage. Definition of Symmetrical Components. Sequence Networks of Impedance Loads. Sequence Networks of Series Impedances. Sequence Networks of Three-Phase Lines. Sequence Networks of Rotating Machines. Per-Unit Sequence Models of Three-Phase Two-Winding Transformers. Per-Unit Sequence Models of Three-Phase Three-Winding Transformers. Power in Sequence Networks. 10. UNSYMMETRICAL FAULTS. Case Study: ABB Commissions Switchgear Installation with Eco-Efficient Gas. Case Study: Transforming the Transmission Industry: The Rapid Adoption of Green Gas for Grid (g3) signals a global change in environmental responsibility. Case Study: PG&E to use SF6-Free Products from Siemens. System Representation. Single Line-to-Ground Fault. Line-to-Line Fault. Double Line-to-Ground Fault. Sequence Bus Impedance Matrices. Design Projects. 11. SYSTEM PROTECTION. Case Study: On Good Behavior: Inverter-Grid Protections for Integrating Distributed Photovoltaics. Instrument Transformers. Overcurrent Relays. Radial System Protection. Reclosers, Fuses and Sectionalizers. Directional Relays. Protection of Two-Source System with Directional Relays. Zones of Protection. Line Protection with Impedance (Distance) Relays. Differential Relays. Bus Protection with Differential Relays. Transformer Protection with Differential Relays. Pilot Relaying. Numeric Relaying. 12. TRANSIENT STABILITY. Case Study: The Impact of Renewables on Operational Security The Swing Equation. Simplified Synchronous Machine Model and System Equivalents. The Equal-Area Criterion. Numerical Integration of the Swing Equation. Multimachine Stability. A Two-Axis Synchronous Machine Model. Wind Turbine Machine Models. Design Methods for Improving Transient Stability. 13. POWER SYSTEM CONTROLS. Case Study: The Software-Defined Power Grid. Generator-Voltage Control. Turbine-Governor Control. Load-Frequency Control. 14. TRANSMISSION LINES: TRANSIENT OPERATION. Case Study: . Case Study: VariSTAR Type AZE Station-Class Surge Arresters for Systems through 345 kV IEEE Certified. Traveling Waves on Single-Phase Lossless Lines. Boundary Conditions for Single-Phase Lossless Lines. Bewley Lattice Diagram. Discrete-Time Models of Single-Phase Lossless Lines and Lumped RLC Elements. Lossy Lines. Multiconductor Lines. Power System Overvoltages. Insulation Coordination. 15. POWER DISTRIBUTION. Case Study: High-Frequency Power Electronics at the Grid Edge. Introduction to Distribution. Primary Distribution. Secondary Distribution. Transformers in Distribution Systems. Shunt Capacitors in Distribution Systems. Distribution Software. Distribution Reliability. Distribution Automation. Smart Grid. Appendix. Index."

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Book SynopsisRuth Harrison's Animal Machines now a unique historical classic, had a profound impact on public opinion and the quality of life of farmed animals when it was published in 1964. * Reprinted in its entirety, gives an accurate, and sometimes shocking, account of intensive farming in the 1960's, still current in large parts of the world today. * Harrison's work greatly increased public awareness of animal welfare and led to legal reforms, shaping our closer understanding of farm conditions today. * Provides a fascinating insight into the system we continue to live with as the global population increases. * Includes foreword by Rachel Carson and new chapters by international experts in animal welfare including Marion Stamp Dawkins, discussing the book's significant legacy and impact today.Table of Contents1: Why We Still Need to Read Animal Machines 2: Ruth Harrison – Tribute To An Inspirational Friend 3: Animal Machines – Prophecy and Philosophy 4: Ruth Harrison – A Tribute 5: Ruth Harrison’s Later Writings and Animal Welfare Work Foreword: Foreword to 1964 Edition by Rachel Carson Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements I: Introduction II: Broiler Chickens III: Poultry Packing Stations IV: Battery Birds V: Veal Calves VI: Other Intensive Units A: The New Factory Farming – A Pictorial Summary VII: The Basis of Quality VIII: Quantity Versus Quality IX: Cruelty and Legislation X: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Power Electronics, Third Edition, is an up-to-date and authoritative text and reference book on power electronics. This new edition retains the original objective and philosophy of focusing on the fundamental principles, models, and technical requirements needed for designing practical power electronic systems while adding a wealth of new material. Improved features of this new edition include: new material on switching loss mechanisms and their modeling; wide bandgap semiconductor devices; a more rigorous treatment of averaging; explanation of the Nyquist stability criterion; incorporation of the Tan and Middlebrook model for current programmed control; a new chapter on digital control of switching converters; major new chapters on advanced techniques of design-oriented analysis including feedback and extra-element theorems; average current control; new material on input filter design; new treatment of averaged switch modeling, simulation, and indirect power; and sampling effects in DCM, CPM, and digital control. Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Third Edition, is intended for use in introductory power electronics courses and related fields for both senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students interested in converter circuits and electronics, control systems, and magnetic and power systems. It will also be an invaluable reference for professionals working in power electronics, power conversion, and analog and digital electronics.Trade Review“This book … is rigorous and comprehensive, and well worth keeping close at hand for anyone involved in the engineering of power electronics.” (Dennis Feucht, how2power.com, March, 2021)Table of Contents1 Introduction Part I Converters in Equilibrium 2 Principles of Steady State Converter Analysis 3 Steady-State Equivalent Circuit Modeling, Losses, and E ciency 4 Switch Realization 5 The Discontinuous Conduction Mode 6 Converter Circuits Part II Converter Dynamics and Control 7 AC Equivalent Circuit Modeling 8 Converter Transfer Functions 9 Controller Design Part III Magnetics 10 Basic Magnetics Theory 11 Inductor Design 12 Transformer Design Part IV Advanced Modeling, Analysis, and Control Techniques 13 Techniques of Design Oriented Analysis: The Feedback Theorem 14 Circuit Averaging, Averaged Switch Modeling and Simulation 15 Equivalent Circuit Modeling of the Discontinuous Conduction Mode 16 Techniques of Design Oriented Analysis: Extra Element Theorems 17 Input Filter Design 18 Current Programmed Control 19 Digital Control of Switched-Mode Power Converters Part V Modern Rectifiers and Power System Harmonics 20 Power and Harmonics in Nonsinusoidal Systems 21 Pulse-Width Modulated Rectifiers Part VI Resonant Converters 22 Resonant Conversion 23 Soft Switching Appendices

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Book SynopsisThe first and only “virtual gallery” with all or almost all the models produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day, drawn by an artist of the calibre of Giorgio Alisi. Detailed technical files and texts by Leonardo Acerbi, an established historian of the marque, complete this unique overview of the Prancing Horse and its history. First published in the mid-2000s and reprinted on a number of occasions, Ferrari All the cars reviews, model by model, all the most significant cars produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day. From the Auto Avio Costruzioni of 1940, the Ferrari precursor, to the 125 S, the first car to carry the Prancing Horse badge and the Ferrari name, through to the latest Portofino, the reader explores unforgettable icons of automotive history. Among them, to mention but a few, are models such as the 250 GTs, the Testa Rossa, the 250 GTO, the 250 Le Mans and the 275 GTB , through to the latest creations, the FF, 488 GTB, California and GTC4 Lusso, by way of the 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”, 512 BB, 308 GTB and many others. Then, naturally, there are all the F1 single-seaters from 1950 to the present day, those that have permitted the Prancing Horse to win 15 World Driver’s Championships and 16 Constructors’ titles, and the unforgettable Sports cars and Prototypes, undisputed protagonists for years in the enthralling endurance classics such as the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Targa Florio. The files on each model are complemented by an accompanying image, brief but pertinent contextual texts and detailed technical specifications. Ferrari All the cars is a unique book allowing you to have a complete history of Ferrari and its unforgettable cars always to hand, an authentic vademecum of the Maranello firm.

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Book SynopsisThe Illustrated Plant Glossary is a comprehensive glossary of over 4000 terms related to plant sciences, featuring superb colour illustrations to aid comprehension of many of the plant terms. The topics covered in this glossary include anatomy, angiosperms, bryophytes, chemistry, cytology, family specific terms, ferns and fern allies, flowers, fruit, genetics, gymnosperms, habit and growth, habitat and ecology, indumentum, inflorescence, leaves, reproduction, roots, seeds, systematics and more. The Illustrated Plant Glossary sets a new standard in glossaries and is a must-have reference for plant scientists, plant science teachers and students, libraries, horticulturalists, ecologists, gardeners and naturalists.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The long-awaited revision of the most respected resource on Internal Combustion Engines --covering the basics through advanced operation of spark-ignition and diesel engines.Written by one of the most recognized and highly regarded names in internal combustion engines this trusted educational resource and professional reference covers the key physical and chemical processes that govern internal combustion engine operation and design. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, Second Edition, has been thoroughly revised to cover recent advances, including performance enhancement, efficiency improvements, and emission reduction technologies. Highly illustrated and cross referenced, the book includes dTable of ContentsCommonly Used Symbols, Subscripts, and Abbreviations CHAPTER 1 Engine Types and Their Operation 1.1 Introduction and Historical Perspective 1.2 Engine Classifications 1.3 Engine Operating Cycles 1.4 Engine Components 1.5 Multicylinder Engines 1.6 Spark-Ignition Engine Operation 1.7 Different Types of Four-Stroke SI Engines 1.7.1 Spark-Ignition Engines with Port Fuel Injection 1.7.2 SI Engines for Hybrid Electric Vehicles 1.7.3 Boosted SI Engines 1.7.4 Direct-Injection SI Engines 1.7.5 Prechamber SI Engines 1.7.6 Rotary Engines 1.8 Compression-Ignition Engine Operation 1.9 Different Types of Diesel Engines 1.10 Two-Stroke Cycle Engine Operation 1.11 Fuels 1.11.1 Gasoline and Diesel 1.11.2 Alternative Fuels Problems References CHAPTER 2 Engine Design and Operating Parameters 2.1 Important Engine Characteristics 2.2 Geometrical Relationships for Reciprocating Engines 2.3 Forces in Reciprocating Mechanism 2.4 Brake Torque and Power 2.5 Indicated Work per Cycle 2.6 Mechanical Efficiency 2.7 Mean Effective Pressure 2.8 Specific Fuel Consumption and Efficiency 2.9 Air/Fuel and Fuel/Air Ratios 2.10 Volumetric Efficiency 2.11 Specific Power, Specific Weight, and Specific Volume 2.12 Correction Factors for Power and Volumetric Efficiency 2.13 Specific Emissions and Emissions Index 2.14 Relationships between Performance Parameters 2.15 Engine Design and Performance Data 2.16 Vehicle Power Requirements Problems References CHAPTER 3 Thermochemistry of Fuel-Air Mixtures 3.1 Characterization of Flames 3.2 Ideal Gas Model 3.3 Composition of Air and Fuels 3.4 Combustion Stoichiometry 3.5 The First Law of Thermodynamics and Combustion 3.5.1 Energy and Enthalpy Balances 3.5.2 Enthalpies of Formation 3.5.3 Heating Values 3.5.4 Adiabatic Combustion Processes 3.5.5 Combustion Efficiency of an Internal Combustion Engine 3.6 The Second Law of Thermodynamics Applied to Combustion 3.6.1 Entropy 3.6.2 Maximum Work from an Internal Combustion Engine and Efficiency 3.7 Chemically Reacting Gas Mixtures 3.7.1 Chemical Equilibrium 3.7.2 Chemical Reaction Rates Problems References CHAPTER 4 Properties of Working Fluids 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Unburned Mixture Composition 4.3 Gas Property Relationships 4.4 A Simple Analytic Ideal Gas Model 4.5 Thermodynamic Property Charts 4.5.1 Unburned Mixture Charts 4.5.2 Burned Mixture Charts 4.5.3 Relation between Unburned and Burned Mixture Charts 4.6 Tables of Properties and Composition 4.7 Computer Routines for Property and Composition Calculations 4.7.1 Unburned Mixtures 4.7.2 Burned Mixtures 4.8 Transport Properties 4.9 Exhaust Gas Composition 4.9.1 Species Concentration Data 4.9.2 Equivalence Ratio Determination from Exhaust Gas Constituents 4.9.3 Effects of Fuel/Air Ratio Nonuniformity 4.9.4 Combustion Inefficiency Problems References CHAPTER 5 Ideal Models of Engine Cycles 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Ideal Models of Engine Processes 5.3 Thermodynamic Relations for Engine Processes 5.4 Cycle Analysis with Ideal Gas Working Fluid with cv and cp Constant 5.4.1 Constant-Volume Cycle 5.4.2 Limited- and Constant-Pressure Cycles 5.4.3 Cycle Comparison 5.5 Fuel-Air Cycle Analysis 5.5.1 SI Engine Cycle Simulation 5.5.2 CI Engine Cycle Simulation 5.5.3 Results of Cycle Calculations 5.6 Overexpanded Engine Cycles 5.7 Availability Analysis of Engine Processes 5.7.1 Availability Relationships 5.7.2 Entropy Changes in Ideal Cycles 5.7.3 Availability Analysis of Ideal Cycles 5.7.4 Effect of Equivalence Ratio 5.8 Comparison with Real Engine Cycles Problems References CHAPTER 6 Gas Exchange Processes 6.1 Intake and Exhaust Processes in the Four-Stroke Cycle 6.2 Volumetric Efficiency 6.2.1 Quasi-Static Effects 6.2.2 Intake and Exhaust Flow Resistances 6.2.3 Intake and In-Cylinder Heat Transfer 6.2.4 Intake Valve Timing Effects 6.2.5 Airflow Choking at Intake Valve 6.2.6 Intake and Exhaust Tuning 6.2.7 Combined Effects: Naturally-Aspirated Engines 6.2.8 Effects of Turbocharging 6.3 Flow through Valves and Ports 6.3.1 Valve and Port Geometry and Operation 6.3.2 Flow Rates and Discharge Coefficients 6.3.3 Variable Valve Timing and Control 6.4 Residual Gas Fraction 6.5 Exhaust Gas Flow Rate and Temperature Variation 6.6 Scavenging in Two-Stroke Cycle Engines 6.6.1 Two-Stroke Engine Configurations 6.6.2 Scavenging Parameters and Models 6.6.3 Actual Scavenging Processes 6.7 Flow through Two-Stroke Engine Ports 6.8 Supercharging and Turbocharging 6.8.1 Methods of Power Boosting 6.8.2 Basic Relationships 6.8.3 Compressors 6.8.4 Turbines 6.8.5 Compressor, Engine, Turbine Matching 6.8.6 Wave-Compression Devices Problems References CHAPTER 7 Mixture Preparation in SI Engines 7.1 Spark-Ignition Engine Mixture Requirements 7.2 Fuel Metering Overview 7.2.1 Mixture Formation Approaches 7.2.2 Relevant Characteristics of Fuels 7.3 Central (Throttle-Body) Fuel Injection 7.4 Port (Multipoint) Fuel Injection 7.4.1 System Layout, Components, and Function 7.4.2 Fuel Spray Behavior 7.4.3 Reverse Flow Impacts 7.5 Air Flow Phenomena 7.5.1 Flow Past the Throttle Plate 7.5.2 Flow in Intake Manifolds 7.5.3 Air Flow Models 7.6 Fuel Flow Phenomena: Port Fuel Injection 7.6.1 Liquid Fuel Behavior 7.6.2 Transients: Fuel-Film Models 7.7 Direct Fuel Injection 7.7.1 Overview of Direct-Injection Approaches 7.7.2 DI Mixture Preparation Processes 7.7.3 DI Engine System and Components 7.8 Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors 7.9 Fuel Supply Systems 7.10 Liquid Petroleum Gas and Natural Gas Problems References CHAPTER 8 Charge Motion within the Cylinder 8.1 Intake-Generated Flows 8.2 Mean Velocity and Turbulence Characteristics 8.2.1 Definitions of Relevant Parameters 8.2.2 Application to Engine Velocity Data 8.3 Swirl 8.3.1 Swirl Measurement 8.3.2 Swirl Generation during Induction 8.3.3 Swirl Modification within the Cylinder 8.4 Tumble 8.5 Piston-Generated Flows: Squish 8.6 Swirl, Tumble, Squish Flow Interactions 8.7 Prechamber Engine Flows 8.8 Crevice Flows and Blowby 8.9 Flows Generated by Piston Cylinder-Wall Interaction Problems References CHAPTER 9 Combustion in Spark-Ignition Engines 9.1 Essential Features of Process 9.1.1 Combustion Fundamentals 9.1.2 SI Engine Combustion Process 9.2 Thermodynamics of SI Engine Combustion 9.2.1 Burned and Unburned Mixture States 9.2.2 Analysis of Cylinder Pressure Data 9.2.3 Combustion Process Characterization 9.3 Flame Structure and Speed 9.3.1 Overall Observations 9.3.2 Flame Structure 9.3.3 Laminar Burning Speeds 9.3.4 Flame Propagation Relations 9.3.5 Combustion with Direct Fuel Injection 9.4 Cyclic Variations in Combustion, Partial Burning, and Misfire 9.4.1 Observations and Definitions 9.4.2 Causes of Cycle-by-Cycle and Cylinder-to-Cylinder Variations 9.4.3 Partial Burning, Misfire, and Engine Stability 9.5 Spark Ignition 9.5.1 Ignition Fundamentals 9.5.2 Standard Ignition Systems 9.5.3 Alternative Ignition Approaches 9.6 Abnormal Combustion: Spontaneous Ignition and Knock 9.6.1 Description of Phenomena 9.6.2 Knock Fundamentals 9.6.3 Fuel Factors 9.6.4 Sporadic Preignition and Knock 9.6.5 Knock Suppression Problems References CHAPTER 10 Combustion in Compression-Ignition Engines 10.1 Essential Features of Process 10.2 Types of Diesel Combustion Systems 10.2.1 Direct-Injection Systems 10.2.2 Other Diesel Combustion Systems 10.2.3 Comparison of Different Combustion Systems 10.3 Diesel Engine Combustion 10.3.1 Optical Studies of Diesel Combustion 10.3.2 Combustion in Direct-Injection Multi-Spray Systems 10.3.3 Heat-Release-Rate Analysis 10.3.4 Conceptual Model of DI Diesel Combustion 10.4 Fuel Spray Behavior 10.4.1 Fuel Injection 10.4.2 Overall Spray Structure 10.4.3 Atomization and Spray Development 10.4.4 Spray Penetration 10.4.5 Droplet Size Distribution 10.4.6 Spray Evaporation 10.5 Ignition Delay 10.5.1 Definition and Discussion 10.5.2 Fuel Ignition Quality 10.5.3 Autoignition and Premixed Burn 10.5.4 Physical Factors Affecting Ignition Delay 10.5.5 Effect of Fuel Properties 10.5.6 Correlations for Ignition Delay in Engines 10.6 Mixing-Controlled Combustion 10.6.1 Background 10.6.2 Spray and Flame Structure 10.6.3 Fuel-Air Mixing and Burning Rates 10.7 Alternative Compression-Ignition Combustion Approaches 10.7.1 Multiple-Injection Diesel Combustion 10.7.2 Advanced Compression-Ignition Combustion Concepts Problems References CHAPTER 11 Pollutant Formation and Control 11.1 Nature and Extent of Problem 11.2 Nitrogen Oxides 11.2.1 Kinetics of NO Formation 11.2.2 Formation of NO2 11.2.3 NO Formation in Spark-Ignition Engines 11.2.4 NOx Formation in Compression-Ignition Engine s 11.3 Carbon Monoxide 11.4 Hydrocarbon Emissions 11.4.1 Background 11.4.2 Flame Quenching and Oxidation Fundamentals 11.4.3 HC Emissions from Spark-Ignition Engines 11.4.4 Hydrocarbon Emission Mechanisms in Diesel Engine 11.5 Particulate Emissions 11.5.1 Spark-Ignition Engine Particulates 11.5.2 Characteristics of Diesel Particulates 11.5.3 Particulate Distribution within the Cylinder 11.5.4 Soot Formation Fundamentals 11.5.5 Soot Oxidation 11.5.6 Adsorption and Condensation 11.6 Exhaust Gas Treatment 11.6.1 Available Options 11.6.2 Catalyst Fundamentals 11.6.3 Catalytic Converters 11.6.4 Particulate Filters or Traps 11.6.5 Exhaust Treatment Systems Problems References CHAPTER 12 Engine Heat Transfer 12.1 Importance of Heat Transfer 12.2 Modes of Heat Transfer 12.2.1 Conduction 12.2.2 Convection 12.2.3 Radiation 12.2.4 Overall Heat-Transfer Process 12.3 Heat Transfer and Engine Energy Balance 12.4 Convective Heat Transfer 12.4.1 Dimensional Analysis 12.4.2 Correlations for Time-Averaged Heat Flux 12.4.3 Correlations for Instantaneous Spatial Average Coefficients 12.4.4 Correlations for Instantaneous Local Coefficients 12.4.5 Exhaust and Intake System Heat Transfer 12.5 Radiative Heat Transfer 12.5.1 Radiation from Gases 12.5.2 Flame Radiation 12.6 Measurements of Instantaneous Heat-Transfer Rates 12.6.1 Measurement Methods 12.6.2 Spark-Ignition Engine Measurements 12.6.3 Diesel Engine Measurements 12.6.4 Evaluation of Heat-Transfer Correlations 12.6.5 Boundary-Layer Behavior 12.7 Thermal Loading and Component Temperatures 12.7.1 Effect of Engine Variables 12.7.2 Component Temperature Distributions 12.7.3 Engine Warm-Up Problems References CHAPTER 13 Engine Friction and Lubrication 13.1 Background 13.2 Definitions 13.3 Friction Fundamentals 13.3.1 Lubricated Friction 13.3.2 Turbulent Dissipation 13.3.3 Total Friction 13.4 Measurement Methods 13.5 Engine Friction Data 13.5.1 SI Engines 13.5.2 Diesel Engines 13.6 Mechanical Friction Components 13.6.1 Motored Engine Breakdown Tests 13.6.2 Engine Lubrication System 13.6.3 Piston Assembly Friction and Lubrication 13.6.4 Crankshaft Friction 13.6.5 Valvetrain Friction 13.7 Pumping Friction 13.8 Accessory Power Requirements 13.9 Engine Friction Modeling 13.10 Oil Consumption 13.10.1 Oil Consumption Context 13.10.2 Oil Transport into the Cylinder 13.10.3 Oil Evaporation 13.10.4 Blowby and Oil Entrainment 13.11 Lubricants Problems References CHAPTER 14 Modeling Real Engine Flow and Combustion Processes 14.1 Purpose and Classification of Models 14.2 Governing Equations for an Open Thermodynamic System 14.2.1 Conservation of Mass 14.2.2 Conservation of Energy 14.3 Intake and Exhaust Flow Models 14.3.1 Background 14.3.2 Quasi-Steady Flow Models 14.3.3 Filling and Emptying Methods 14.3.4 Gas Dynamic Models 14.4 Thermodynamic-Based In-Cylinder Models 14.4.1 Background and Overall Model Structure 14.4.2 Spark-Ignition Engine Models 14.4.3 Direct-Injection Engine Models 14.4.4 Prechamber Engine Models 14.4.5 Multi-Cylinder and Complex Engine System Models 14.4.6 Second-Law Analysis of Engine Processes 14.5 Fluid-Mechanic-Based Multi-Dimensional Models 14.5.1 Basic Approach and Governing Equations 14.5.2 Turbulence Models 14.5.3 Numerical Methodology 14.5.4 Flow Field Predictions 14.5.5 Fuel Spray Modeling 14.5.6 Combustion Modeling References CHAPTER 15 Engine Operating Characteristics 15.1 Engine Design Objectives 15.2 Engine Performance 15.2.1 Basic Characteristics of SI and Diesel Engines 15.2.2 Characterizing Engine Performance 15.2.3 Torque, Power, and Mean Effective Pressure 15.2.4 Engine Performance Maps 15.3 Operating Variables That Affect SI Engine Performance, Efficiency, and Emissions 15.3.1 Spark Timing 15.3.2 Mixture Composition 15.3.3 Load and Speed 15.3.4 Compression Ratio 15.4 SI Engine Combustion System Design 15.4.1 Objectives and Options 15.4.2 Factors That Control Combustion 15.4.3 Factors That Control Performance 15.4.4 Chamber Octane Requirement 15.4.5 SI Engine Emissions 15.4.6 Optimization 15.5 Variables That Affect Diesel Engine Performance, Efficiency, and Emissions 15.5.1 Load and Speed 15.5.2 Combustion-System Design 15.5.3 Fuel Injection and EGR 15.5.4 Overall System Behavior 15.6 Two-Stroke Cycle Engines 15.6.1 Performance Parameters 15.6.2 Two-Stroke Gasoline SI Engines 15.6.3 Two-Stroke Cycle CI Engines 15.7 Noise, 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