Technology & Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby Alessandro Lattuada (Author), Giampiero Mastinu (Author), Giuseppe Matrascia (Author)In the vehicle design process, straight motion is often obtained through the tuning of tires and suspension parameters. The perception of vehicle quality is greatly reduced when the driver feels tire pull or steering wheel stiffness when attempting to maintain the vehicle on a straight path.Straight Motion of Road Vehicles explores the straight motion of road vehicles with part...

Digital Senegal for Inclusive Growth: Technological Transformation for Better and More Jobs

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Report copyright infringementby Marcio Cruz (Author), Mark a. Dutz (Author), Carlos Rodríguez-Castelán (Author)Senegal, like all African countries, needs better and more jobs for its growing population. The main message of Digital Senegal for Inclusive Growth is that broader use of productivity-enhancing technologies by households and enterprises can generate such jobs, including for lower-skilled people. Adoption of better technologies can support both Senegal's short-term objective of econo...

Dynamics of Rural Growth in Bangladesh: Sustaining Poverty Reduction

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Report copyright infringementby Madhur Gautam (Author)The rural economy in Bangladesh has powerfully advanced economic growth and substantially reduced poverty, especially since 2000, but the remarkable transformation and unprecedented dynamism in rural Bangladesh remain an underexplored, underappreciated, and largely untold story. This study tells that story and inquires what specific actions Bangladesh might take given the residual poverty and persisting malnutrition to accelerate and chann...

Exploring a Low-Carbon Development Path for Vietnam

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Audinet (Author), Bipul Singh (Author), Duane T. Kexel (Author)"The Syrian refugee crisis, which began in 2011, is one of the most pressing disasters in the world today, with its effects reverberating around the globe. By the end of 2015, more than 7.6 million of the country's people had been internally displaced and 4.3 million were registered refugees. The number of internally displaced persons and refugees amounts to about half of Syria's precrisis po...

The Ibnet Water Supply and Sanitation Blue Book 2014: The International Benchmarking Network for Water and Sanitation Utilities Databook

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Danilenko (Author), Caroline Van Den Berg (Author), Berta Macheve (Author)"Well-run water utilities play an important role in ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Consumers need reliable access to high quality and affordable water and sanitation services. To deliver these basic services efficiently and effectively requires high-performing utilities that are able to respond to urban growth, to connect with the poor, and to improve wastewater ...

The Remote Renaissance: Thriving in the New Workplace Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Cassandra Solstice (Author)Embrace the Future: Mastering the New Era of WorkExperience a paradigm shift as you delve into a revolution reshaping the workplace as we know it. This compelling book is your gateway to thriving amidst the Remote Renaissance-an unprecedented era where work transcends traditional boundaries. Discover how to navigate this transformative journey with foresight and innovation.Immerse yourself in these pages infused with the essence of mo...

AI-Powered Tomorrow: How Humanoid Robots Will Transform Labor and Daily Life

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Report copyright infringementby Ethan McAllister (Author)The Future of Work and Life ReimaginedIn a world where technology evolves at breakneck speed, one question remains pertinent: how will Artificial Intelligence reshape our future? AI-Powered Tomorrow: How Humanoid Robots Will Transform Labor and Daily Life provides an engrossing exploration into the transformative potential of AI and robotics.Dive into an enlightening narrative that sets the stage for a revolutionary shift, as humanoid r...

Next-Gen AI Robotics: Humanoids Transforming the Factory Floor

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Report copyright infringementby Charlie Addison (Author)The Future of Manufacturing Lies in the Hands of HumanoidsStep into the groundbreaking world where human ingenuity meets advanced robotics. Next-Gen AI Robotics: Humanoids Transforming the Factory Floor takes you on an exhilarating journey through the evolution, implementation, and implications of humanoid robots in industrial settings.Witness the rise of humanoid robots and discover how they've revolutionized manufacturing processes ove...

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Trenton (Author)Discover the Uncharted Realms of Artificial IntelligenceDive into the heart of the technological revolution with AI: The Future Unveiled, a groundbreaking exploration of artificial intelligence that will captivate your imagination and awaken your curiosity.Discover the awe-inspiring world of artificial intelligence as we guide you through the mysteries of machine learning, deep learning, and beyond. Starting with a comprehensive introductio...

Scientific and Technological Forecasting

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Report copyright infringementby G. M. Dobrov (Author)This book is concerned with one of the most urgent problems of scientifically based planning and control of the development of science and technology - contemporary methods of analyzing and forecasting trends in scientific and technological progress. The materials for this book are the most recent developments of Soviet and foreign students of science and also on the research carried out by the scientific collective headed by the author. Th...

Science in Flux: NASA's Nuclear Program at Plum Brook Station, 1955-2005

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Report copyright infringementby Mark D. Bowles (Author), National Aeronautics and Space Administr (Created by)The NASA History Program was first established in 1959 (a year after NASA itself was formed) and has continued to document and preserve the agency's remarkable history through a variety of products. The NASA History Division serves two key functions: fulfilling the mandate of the 1958 "Space Act" calling for NASA to disseminate aerospace information as widely as possible, and helping ...

Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting

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Report copyright infringementby Dana Atkins (Author), Daniel Kwasi Adjekum (Author)Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting addresses real-life experiences of aviators who fly in remote settings like Alaska in the United States. It covers challenges related to aviation infrastructure affect human factors like aeronautical decision-making and its impact on aviation safety.Author BiographyDana Atkins started her career flying medevac operations to remo...

The Write Rules: Technical Writing/Presentation and English as a Second Language Guide: Technical Writing/Presentation

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Report copyright infringementby Joan Ramirez (Author)IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY OR LATE TO FULFILL YOUR DESTINY. My writing handbook, for Engineering, Technical, and English as Second Language professionals, will enhance your written and verbal communications skill set. After reading this book and using the examples, you will be able to attract and retain clients. The concise but effective guidelines in the handbook will ensure your business grows to its full potential. However, you will have to wo...

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Report copyright infringementby Dj Dromgold (Author)Projects and programs are the way organizations create, build and introduce new products and services. In fact, up to 40% of organizational budgets are used for projects. Yet the very people who want the project and program delivered are often disappointed with the outcome, while the project and program managers and directors most often report the project as a success. Med evolv is in a high tech industry but the challenges they face are the...

War and Technology: A Very Short Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Roland (Author)The war instinct is part of human nature, but the means to fight war depend on technology. Alex Roland traces the co-evolution of technology and warfare from the Stone Age to the age of cyberwar, describing the inventions that changed the direction of warfare throughout history: from fortified walls, the chariot, battleships, and the gunpowder revolution to bombers, rockets, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and nuclear weapons. In the tw...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter J. Edwards (Author), Paulo Vaz Serra (Author), Michael Edwards (Author)Back JacketA comprehensive and highly practical overview of project risk management emphasising pragmatic solutions and user-friendly methods without advanced mathematical techniques Managing Project Risks provides a comprehensive treatment of project risk management, offering a systematic but easy-to-follow approach. This book explores critical topics that influence how risks are mana...

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Minoli (Author), Peter Johnson (Author), Emma Minoli (Author)Covers the realities of implementation in an incredible technology.Back JacketYOUR SURVIVAL GUIDE TO MAKING SENSE OF THE COMPLEX TECHNOLOGIES AND BURGEONING OPPORTUNITIES OF ETHERNET IN THE METRO ACCESS AND CORESuddenly all the action in telecom is on the local segment of the carrier network - the Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). The big challenge in 2002 and beyond will be to re-architect MANs...

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Report copyright infringementby John R. Vacca (Author), John R. Vacca (Conductor)i-mode is NYY SoCoMo's mobile Internet access system. It allows users to access email, weather, stock prices, message friends and buy airline tickets from their cellular phones. This book follows the Crash Course series format, provides everything a service provider needs to know to gauge the effect of i-mode on his or her business. It covers technology basics, business context and has a detailed analysis of the ...

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Report copyright infringementby James LaRocca (Conductor)802.11 is an IEEE standard for wireless LANs that has reemerged in a wide range of applications. This book explains why 802.11 is quickly emerging as the wireless LAN technology of choice. It also features analyses on cost, interoperability and security.Back JacketUNDERSTAND AND PROFIT FROM 802.11The 802.11 family of standards is quickly emerging as the wireless LAN technology of choice, and knowing how these standards fit in the techni...

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Report copyright infringementby Golden G. III Richard (Author), M. Spencer (Author), Golden G. III Richard (Conductor)When you turn on your cell phone, the first thing you see is the message looking for service. During the delay to follow your phone is busy locating the network and negotiating admission to it. This is called programming service discovery interfaces; it is not easy, but it's a prerequisite for all telecom services. This title teaches developers how to do it right. It explains ...

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Report copyright infringementby Herbert Schildt (Author), Danny Coward (Author)A hands-on introduction to Java programming--fully revised for the latest version, Java SE 21Thoroughly updated for Java Platform Standard Edition 21, this practical resource uses a proven, step-by-step approach to teach the fundamentals of Java. You will discover how to get started programming in Java from the very first chapter. Written by Java guru Herbert Schildt and updated by Dr. Danny Coward, the book starts...

Operation Pedestal: The Fleet That Battled to Malta, 1942

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Report copyright infringementby Max Hastings (Author)"An eye-level view of mortal danger set against a major inflection point during World War II." -- Wall Street JournalNow in paperback, renowned historian Max Hastings recreates one of the most thrilling events of World War II: Operation Pedestal, the British action to save its troops from starvation on Malta--an action-packed tale of courage, fortitude, loss, and triumph against all odds.In 1940, Hitler had two choices when it came to the M...

The American Electrical Engineering Occupation: Profession, Professionalization, Power and Status

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Report copyright infringementby H. Michael Boyd (Author)One of the most influential professional groups on the 21st Century world of work has been the Electrical Engineering Occupation. This book deals with aspects of power, knowledge, status and technology as they are found in the American electrical engineering profession and occupation as it has evolved from the early 1880s through the 1990s. The primary foci of this discussion are the professionalizing of the American Electrical Engineeri...

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Report copyright infringementby Joss Langford (Author), Matt Reed (Author)Digital technologies are becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives. Wearable devices, big data and the Internet of Things are poised to create a myriad of personalised services in health, wellness, commerce and leisure. These will have the potential to deliver huge benefits to society, but there are real and growing concerns they could open the door to Big Brother. Starting with the simplest atoms of behaviour,...

Growing the Automotive Supply Chain: The Road Forward

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Report copyright infringementby Matthias Holweg (Author), Ynug Tran (Author), Philip Davies (Author)Growing the UK auto supply chain is seen as an issue of the highest priority by the Automotive Council. This 'sourcing roadmap' provides and overview of current and prospective patterns in the UK automotive industry. It serves and the empirical grounding for determining and prioritising activities by the Automotive Council to retain and build supply chain capabilities in the UK automotive indus...

Upgrading India's Electronics Manufacturing Industry: Regulatory Reform and Industrial Policy

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Report copyright infringementby Dieter Ernst (Author)India, a leading exporter of information-technology services, faces a fundamental puzzle. Its electronics industry is struggling despite a huge and growing domestic market and pockets of world-class capabilities. Drawing on survey questionnaires and interviews with key private and public industry players and multinationals, this study examines how restrictive regulations and a largely dysfunctional implementation of past support policies ha...

Transmission Expansion for Renewable Energy Scale-Up: Emerging Lessons and Recommendations

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Report copyright infringementby Marcelino Madrigal (Author), Steven Stoft (Author)In their efforts to increase the share of renewable in electricity grids to reducing emissions or increasing energy diversity, developed and developing countries are finding that a considerable scale-up of investments in transmission infrastructures will be necessary to achieve their goals. Renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and hydro power, tend to be sited far from existing electricity grids and c...

Fostering Technology Absorption in Southern African Enterprises

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Report copyright infringementby The World Bank (Manufactured by)While economic theory considers technological progress to be a key factor for sustained long-term economic growth and job creation, technology absorption is particularly an important driver for 'catch-up growth.' This study seeks to identify channels of technology transfer and absorption for Southern African enterprises, constraints to greater technology absorption, and discuss policy options open to governments and the private s...

Renewable Energy Desalination: An Emerging Solution to Close the Water Gap in the Middle East and North Africa

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Report copyright infringementby Policy World Bank (Author), Bekele Debele Negewo (Editor)The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region is one of the most water stressed regions in the world. Water scarcity has already become a challenge to development in many of the countries. Due to increasing population and Projected climate change impacts, MENA's annual water demand gap is projected to grow five-fold by 2050, from today's 42 Km3 to 200 km3 by 2050. Despite its extreme scarcity, water is m...

The Sunken Billions: The Economic Justification for Fisheries Reform

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Report copyright infringementby World Bank (Author)Economic losses in marine fisheries resulting from poor management, inefficiencies, and overfishing add up to US$50 billion per year. Taken over the last three decades, these losses total over US$2 trillion, a figure roughly equivalent to the GDP of Italy. The Sunken Billions: The Economic Justification for Fisheries Reform argues that well-managed marine fisheries could turn most of these losses into sustainable economic benefits for million...

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Report copyright infringementby Joan Lisa Bromberg (Author)Few federal agencies have more extensive ties to the private sector than NASA. NASA's relationships with its many aerospace industry suppliers of rocket engines, computers, electronics, gauges, valves, O-rings, and other materials have often been described as "partnerships." These have produced a few memorable catastrophes, but mostly technical achievements of the highest order. Until now, no one has written extensively about them. In...

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Report copyright infringementby H. Bennett (Compiled by)Preface - Preface II - Introduction - I. Compounding Chemistry - Definitions - Physical Properties of Chemicals - II. Classes of Chemicals, Their Chemical Properties, Reactions, and Uses - III.- Chemicals Classified by Use - IV. Raw Materials - Uniform Replacement - Grade or Purity - Handling - Legal Restrictions - Formulation - Proportions - Methods of Manufacture - Costs - Use of the Finished Product - Storing Essential Oils - Water - ...