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Report copyright infringementby Martin Toshev (Author) Number of Pages: 262 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: December 24, 2015

Synergies in Smart and Virtual Systems Using Computational Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Shankar Babu (Editor), Mahesh Babu Kota (Editor)We are delighted to present the preface to the International Conference on Smart Systems, Virtual Intelligence and Robotics Automation using Advanced Electronics and Computational Designs (ICSVREC - 2025). This conference was conceived with the aim of providing a robust interdisciplinary platform for researchers, aca□demicians, professionals, and students to share their research findings, innovative ideas, and tec...

The Next Big Thing: Innovations for a Better, Smarter, Stronger Tomorrow

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Marciano (Author), James Trefil (Author)Experience the world's most promising technological innovations and the science behind them in this entertaining photo-rich book. For futurists and sci-tech enthusiasts, every page reveals advances powering our future, with on-site interviews, deep explainers, and helpful visuals. What will our future look like? In The Next Big Thing, meteorologist and science reporter Rob Marciano invites readers to take a journey th...

Catia V5: Advanced Parametric and Hybrid 3D Design

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Report copyright infringementby Ionuţ Ghionea (Author), Cristian Tarbă (Author), Sasa Ćukovic (Author)This tutorial textbook is an essential companion to using CATIA v5 to assist with computer-aided design. Using clear CAD examples, it demonstrates the various ways through which the potential of this versatile software can be used to aid engineers in 3D modelling.Based on 20 years of teaching experience, the authors present methods of using CATIA v5 to model solid and surface parts, to perfor...

New Perspectives in Behavioral Cybersecurity II: Human Behavior for Business, Profiling, Linguistics and Voting

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Report copyright infringementby Wayne Patterson (Editor)New Approaches in Behavioral Cybersecurity II brings together international perspectives that explore how human behavior intersects with cybersecurity. The chapters highlight the integration of behavioral sciences like psychology, economics, and sociology with traditional cybersecurity approaches. Author BiographyWayne Patterson is a retired as a professor of computer science at Howard University. In 1993, he was appointed Vice President...

Smart Sensing with Digital Twins: Methane Emission Source Determination with sUAS

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Report copyright infringementby Derek Hollenbeck (Author), Yangquan Chen (Author)This book explores the innovative use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)-commonly known as drones-for methane emissions monitoring (i.e., detection, localization, and quantification) by introducing smart sensing frameworks and digital twin technology.Author BiographyDerek Hollenbeck earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2023 at the University of California, Merced. His research interests are in dig...

Intelligent Systems Using Semiconductors for Robotics and IoT

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Report copyright infringementby Dinesh Goyal (Editor), Payal Bansal (Editor), Ritam Dutta (Editor)The First International Conference on Intelligent Systems Using Semiconductors for Robotics and IoT (ICISRI-2024).Author BiographyProf. (Dr.) Dinesh GoyalDr. Dinesh Goyal, B.E, M.Tech & PhD in CSE, working as Professor in CSE and Principal, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology. He has published 16 edited books, 3 SCI, 109 Scopus and 65 WoS indexed papers. He is a life member of ...

GiveIQ: Purpose and Philanthropy in the Age of AI: Purpose and Philanthropy in the Age of AI

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Report copyright infringementby John Judge (Author)GiveIQ: Purpose & Philanthropy in the Age of AIArtificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, learn, and connect-but it is also quietly redefining how we care, contribute, and give. In GiveIQ, longtime nonprofit executive and social impact leader John Judge argues that the most important challenge of the AI era is not technological capability, but human agency.Drawing on three decades of leadership across national charities, conservati...

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Report copyright infringementby Anne Offit (Editor)The pollution of natural resources by either natural or human activities is known as environmental pollution. Some of the popularly known forms of environmental pollution include air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, soil contamination, etc. Environmental pollution results in ecological imbalance and also adversely affects human health. The methods adopted to monitor as well as mitigate pollution are referred to as the techniques f...

Analysis and Management of Productivity and Efficiency in Production Systems for Goods and Services

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Report copyright infringementby Fabio Sartori Piran (Author), Daniel Pacheco Lacerda (Author), Luis Felipe Riehs Camargo (Author)In companies that produce goods and services, productivity and efficiency improvements are a constant challenge. This book reviews the differences between productivity and efficiency. It proposes a new method and makes available a computational tool for implementation that contributes to facilitating the use of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The book presents a di...

The Role of Food Banks in Food Security in Uganda

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Watuleke (Author)This book addresses the role the food bank plays in food security, sustainable livelihoods and building resilience to climate change among smallholder farmers in Uganda, and in particular eastern Uganda. Prolonged drought and lack of access to sufficient seeds of good quality are the main sources of food insecurity among smallholder farmers. Distance from the food bank and lack of access to information are among the other factors that af...

Time Out: Using Visible Pull Systems to Drive Process Improvement

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Report copyright infringementby Wayne K. Smith (Author)An innovative technique for expediting manufacturing cycle time. Visible pull is a revolutionary new method wherein stations act in concert with one another and enable the company to allocate resources to better advantage. These systems have already contributed to exceptional performance at some of the country's leading companies, such as DuPont, Union Carbide, Specialty Paperboard, and W.R. Grace.Front JacketTime Out introduces a revolut...

Asia's Energy Revolution: China's Role and New Opportunities as Markets Transform and Digitalise

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Jacobelli (Author)Asia is home to 60 per cent of the world's population, including the world's two most populous nations, China and India. The region's economic gains and rising middle class are accelerating demand for more consumer goods and a better quality of life. For further economic growth to be realised, the region will need a massive supply of additional energy, three- to five-fold 2020's amount by 2050. These changes create new business and inve...

Lubricant Marketing, Selling, and Key Account Management

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Report copyright infringementby R. David Whitby (Author)The global lubricants market exceeds $110 billion, with strong future-estimated annual growth projections. While much has been written about the technical aspects of lubricant development, Lubricant Marketing, Selling, and Key Account Management fills a need for a comprehensive guide on the important commercial aspects of the business, offering unique and valuable insights from a veteran of the industry. It answers questions and offers i...

Workplace Environmental Factors: Lighting, Noise, and Vibration

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Report copyright infringementby Waldemar Karwowski (Editor), Beata Mrugalska (Editor)Workplace Environmental Factors: Lighting, Noise, and Vibration is essential for professionals in ergonomics and human factors engineering, as well as for industrial designers, occupational health specialists, and policymakers involved in shaping safe and effective workspaces.Author BiographyBeata Mrugalska is an Associate Professor, Vice-Dean for Science at the Faculty of Management Engineering (2024-2028) a...

Valuing Energy for Global Needs: A Systems Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel M. Martínez (Author), Ben W. Ebenhack (Author)A more sustainable future will call on us to make deliberate and informed energy choices. Thus, the aim of this text is to provide readers with a foundation to evaluate 21st century energy options as clearly and as objectively as possible. Bringing to light engineering, environmental, and sustainable development perspectives, the authors discuss, in layman's terms, the value we get from energy systems--both p...

Agricultural Innovation for Societal Change: Towards Sustainability

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Report copyright infringementby Bo Malte Ingvar Bengtsson (Author)Over the centuries, agriculture has developed through technological steps illustrated by various agricultural revolutions. This book describes and analyzes significant agricultural changes since the mid-1960s in the context of development, innovation and adoption by revisiting resource-poor farmers in Ethiopia, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, and considering overall development changes up to the early 2020s. It is a platform for d...

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Henderson (Author), Ken E. Royall (Author)Since the end of the Second World War (1939-1945), there have been some outstanding technical developments in steelmaking (processes, techniques and practices), which have since been adopted on a worldwide basis. These developments include the use of oxygen in bulk; automation; high-speed rolling and continuous casting. During the 1950s & 60s, the works at Barrow-in-Furness adopted all four initiatives in varyi...

Construction Mastermind - Volume I Build Better. Litigate Less: Construction Risk, Process Discipline, and How Claims Actually Begin

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Report copyright infringementby Keith A. Whitener (Author)Construction Mastermind - Volume IHow Construction Claims Begin and How to Stop Them Before They StartMost construction claims do not begin with failure in the field.They begin quietly during design decisions, estimating assumptions, contract language, documentation habits, and routine project controls that go unquestioned until it's too late.Construction Mastermind - Volume I is a practitioner-written guide to understanding how constr...

The Power of the Agile Business Analyst: 30 surprising ways a business analyst can add value to your Agile development team

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie Lynn Cook (Author)Now in its second edition, The Power of the Agile Business Analyst has expanded to include new Agile methods that have emerged or gained prominence since the first edition. Buy this book to learn how to revolutionise your Agile development and increase the value and relevancy of your project outcomes. Learn 30 realistic, achievable ways that an Agile business analyst can increase project efficiency, add value and improve quality. Find o...

An Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Model for Developing Economies: Planning and Delivery Management Attributes

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Report copyright infringementby Rembuluwani Netshiswinzhe (Author), Clinton Aigbavboa (Author), Wellington Didibhuku Thwala (Author)This book explores the attributes of an integrated model for infrastructure delivery as a means to achieve high impact investing, sustainable growth and development in a developing economy. An Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Model for Developing Economies: Planning and Delivery Management Attributes is premised on the understanding that one of the most signifi...

Read This Before Implementing SAP: The No-Nonsense Guide to SAP Success Without the Expensive Setbacks

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Report copyright infringementby Sanjjeev K. Singh (Author)What you must know to avoid costly mistakes and drive real change before embarking on your SAP implementation journeyIf there is one thing you should know before embarking on an SAP implementation it's this: Your SAP project will ultimately succeed or fail not because of the software itself but because of the quality, foresight, and unwavering dedication of the leadership you bring to it. Read This Before Implementing SAP is here to he...

Electrician Apprentice Secrets Study Guide - 5 Full-Length Practice Exams, 150+ Online Video Tutorials, Prep for the Ibew Aptitude Test 2024-2025: [In

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Bowling (Author)Mometrix Test Preparation's Electrician Apprentice Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Electrician Apprentice Aptitude Test. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: 5 practice tests available in online interactive format (2 of these printed in the guide) Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult con...

P.E.E.R.: A Practical Approach to Project Management, Leadership, and Growing Your Business.

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Shawn Drapala (Author)P.E.E.R. A Practical Approach to Project Management, Leadership, and Growing Your Business is the blueprint every leader wishes they had on day one. Instead of corporate jargon and confusing theory, Michael Drapala delivers a clear, action-ready framework, Plan, Establish, Elevate, Review, built from over a decade of real-world leadership in nonprofits, programs, and community systems. Packed with relatable stories, practical tools...

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Hartman (Author)AI for Everyday People: The Plain-English Guide to AI in Modern Life demystifies artificial intelligence for a general audience.For most, AI feels distant-something for engineers, tech giants, or Hollywood blockbusters. But AI is already shaping daily life: filtering news feeds, curating playlists, screening résumés, supporting doctors, and influencing government decisions. Hartman brings AI down to earth, showing how it really works, where...

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Report copyright infringementby Lifang He (Author)If you've ever tried to build, launch, or grow a tech product, you've probably wrestled with this question: How do we really win customers' hearts and minds? What separates promising products from true market leaders isn't just great technology--it's embedding brand power into your product's DNA from day one, not as an afterthought once the product is built. Too many founders and product managers dismiss branding as a fluffy marketing activit...

Winning!: Success in the Construction Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Richard A. Reese (Author)In construction, success is never accidental and failure rarely comes without warning. The difference is found in the decisions made long before the first shovel hits the ground. Drawing on more than 60 years in the construction industry, Richard A. Reese shares practical, experience-driven insights into what truly drives project success. From architects and engineers to contractors, developers, suppliers, and public-sector leaders, eve...

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Report copyright infringementby Niccolò Machiavelli (Author)Voltaire said, Machiavelli taught Europe the art of war; it had long been practiced, without being known. For Machiavelli, war was war, and victory the supreme aim to which all other considerations must be subordinated. This is a fundamental work by the political and military theorist, its pages outline questions that theorists of war continue to examine, making it useful reading for any student of military history, strategy, or theo...

The Keepers of Water and Earth: Mexican Rural Social Organization and Irrigation

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Report copyright infringementby Kjell I. Enge (Author), Scott Whiteford (Author)Agrarian reforms transformed the Mexican countryside in the late twentieth century but without, in many cases, altering fundamental power relationships. This study of the Tehuacán Valley in the state of Puebla highlights different strategies to manipulate the local implementation of federal government programs. With their very differing successes in the struggle to regain and maintain control of land and water rig...

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Report copyright infringementby G. Passerini (Editor), C. Borrego (Editor) Number of Pages: 204 Dimensions: 0.5 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: August 30, 2019

Hathorn, Davey of Leeds. Manufacturers of Steam Pumping Machinery 1872 to 2016

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Report copyright infringementby Robert W. Vernon (Author)Hathorn, Davey was a successful Leeds (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom) engineering company in the 19th and 20th centuries that rapidly gained a reputation for the manufacture of reliable and efficient steam pumping engines. The company started in 1872 as a means for a retired Scottish Army Captain, John Fletcher Hathorn, to give his half-brother a worthwhile career. A year later, a young engineer Henry Davey, joined the Partnership. Dav...

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Report copyright infringementby Zoe F. Cunningham (Author)Managing technical people is one of the most significant challenges in the modern workplace. No other internal department is the source of so much frustration, and only technical suppliers seem to be able to deliver something entirely different to what was agreed. Technical people often seem to be a breed apart - do they even speak the same language as the rest of us? And yet good management of your technical resources is key to avoidi...