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Engineering Heat Transfer

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By William S. Janna

£49.99 19 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Presents an introduction to heat transfer that keeps complex mathematics kept to a minimum, providing a range of practical examples, problems, and applications to reinforce concepts. This title features several chapters regarding heat transfer at the microscale and nanoscale levels, as well as in biomedical applications.

Intelligent Systems

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Modeling, Optimization, and Control

By Yung C. Shin, Chengying Xu

£67.99 19 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Offering an introduction to the field of soft computing techniques, this book covers various major techniques in artificial intelligence. It highlights research and applications, addresses issues encountered in the development of applied systems, and describes a range of intelligent systems techniques.

Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reg Card 6th Edition

By Howard N. Shapiro, Michael J. Moran

£7.95 19 Nov 2008 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Develops an understanding of thermodynamics by focusing on physical explanations while also providing the tools for readers to make informed decisions about technology related to the field. This edition uses many relevant engineering-based situations to help students model and solve problems.

Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Timothy J. Ross

£99.87 19 Nov 2008 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Aims to reflect various techniques in the theory and application of fuzzy logic. This book focuses on the topics of fuzzy logic combined with worked examples, chapter problems, and commercial case studies.

Information Security

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Strategies for Understanding and Reducing Risks

By Urs E. Gattiker

£45.00 19 Nov 2008 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Teaches the IT security person what they need to know about security and explains why certain issues are important. This work provides an overview of concepts, methods and theories of information security, including wireless networks. It also gives advice on the necessary human, technical and financial resources for critical IT infrastructures.

High Voltage Electricity Installations

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Planning Perspective

By Stephen Andrew Jay

£76.37 19 Nov 2008 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The presence of high voltage power lines has provoked widespread concern for many years. This work presents a study of policy surrounding the planning of high voltage installations, discussing the manner in which they are perceived by the public, and the associated environmental issues. It is aimed at postgraduates, academics and practitioners.

Space Security

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Steinbruner, J

£15.95 19 Nov 2008 Paperback MIT Press Ltd

Explores the security implications of military, scientific, and commercial activities in space. This title examines the implications of US space policy and planning. It considers the physical constraints on securing objects in space; the interaction of military, scientific, and commercial activities in space; and more.

Space Security

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Steinbruner, J

£38.95 19 Nov 2008 Hardback MIT Press Ltd

The Victorian Eye

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Political History of Light and Vision in Britain, 1800-1910

By Chris Otter

£38.00 19 Nov 2008 Hardback The University of Chicago Press

During the nineteenth century, Britain became the first gaslit society, with electric lighting arriving in 1878. At the same time, the British government significantly expanded its power to observe and monitor its subjects. This title explores how light facilitated such practices as safe transportation and private reading.

Advances in Food Dehydration

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ratti, Cristina

£90.00 18 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dehydration is a traditional food preservation method that has advanced significantly as a result of various dehydration methods, sophisticated analytical techniques, and improved mathematical modeling. This book provides a practical understanding of dehydration and the developments in the food industry.

Handbook of Digital Human Modeling

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Research for Applied Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering

By Vincent G. Duffy

£83.00 18 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems, and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with technology. This book elucidates tools to help evaluate product and work design while reducing the need for physical prototyping.

Electrical Installations NVQ and Technical Certificate (Bk. 2)

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By JTL

£24.99 18 Nov 2008 Paperback Pearson Education, Oxford

Incorporates the 17th edition of "IEE Wiring Regulations". In line with the 2330 Technical Certificate and 2356 NVQ under the JTL apprenticeship system, this book offers the popular topic-based approach for those who prefer to access information by subject vs information structured in-line with the Technical Certificate.

Electrical Installations NVQ and Technical Certificate (Bk. 1)

18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By JTL

£24.99 18 Nov 2008 Paperback Pearson Education, Oxford

Incorporates the 17th edition of "IEE Wiring Regulations". In-line with the 2330 Technical Certificate and 2356 NVQ under the JTL apprenticeship system, this book offers the popular topic-based approach for those who prefer to access information by subject vs information structured in-line with the Technical Certificate.

Handbook of Non-Ferrous Metal Powders

17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Technologies and Applications

By Oleg D. Neikov, Stanislav Naboychenko, Irina Mourachova, Victor Gopienko, Irina Frishberg, Dina Lotsko

£94.99 17 Nov 2008 Hardback Elsevier Science & Technology

Brings together six prominent academics and industrialists from the Ukraine and Russia to provide this account which covers the classification, manufacturing methods, treatment and properties of the non-ferrous metals (aluminium, titanium, magnesium, copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc, cadmium, lead, tin, bismuth, noble metals and earth metals).

Defects in Microelectronic Materials and Devices

17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Fleetwood, Daniel Pantolides, Sokrates Schrimpf, Ronald D.

£79.00 17 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Presents a survey of defects that occur in silicon-based metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) technologies. This book discusses flaws in linear bipolar technologies, silicon carbide-based devices, and gallium arsenide materials and devices.

Mobile Wireless Networks

16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Integrated Service Issues

By Pallapa Venkataram

£65.00 16 Nov 2008 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Excitations in Organic Solids

16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Vladimir M. Agranovich

£65.00 16 Nov 2008 Hardback Oxford University Press

The book provides a detailed and uniform treatment of the science and technology of light absorbing organic materials (used in nano-scale optical devices, LEDs, solar cells, flat screens, cell phones etc), which are increasingly investigated for use in mass market products.

Dictionary of nanotechnology, colloid and interface science

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Schramm, Laurier L.

£75.00 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Wiley-VCH/John Wiley & Sons

Covers theory, experiment, industrial practice, and applications for nanotechnology, colloid, and interface science, as well as much of what is termed as materials science.

Ozonation of water and waste water : practical guide to understanding ozone and its applications

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Gottschalk, Christiane.

£65.93 15 Nov 2008 Hardback John Wiley & Sons

Control Valve Primer

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A User's Guide

By Hans D. Baumann

£92.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback ISA

A guide to designing control loops and selecting final control elements. It features insights on valve sizing, smart (digital) valve positioners, field-based architecture, network system technology, and control loop performance evaluation. designing control loops and selecting final control elements.

Cores and Core Logging for Geoscientists

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Graham A. Blackbourn

£37.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Whittles Publishing

A guide intended for the petroleum and mining industries and geotechnical engineers for use at the wellsite, in the laboratory or office. It covers the various aspects of cores including cutting and recovery; wellsite handling and logging; recognition of coring damage; laboratory analysis; logging and sampling; and, preservation and storage.

The English Watch

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

1585-1970 a Unique Alliance of Art, Design and Inventive Genius

By Terence Camerer Cuss

£125.00 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Antique Collectors' Club Ltd

Watches represent a fascinating combination of applied art and science and an outstanding contribution to their history and development was made in England. This title presents a comprehensive survey, to describe the pioneering inventions as they were made and to illustrate the distinctive character of the English watch as it evolved.

Transient Signals on Transmission Lines

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Andrew Peterson