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Multimodality and Social Interaction in Online and Offline Shopping

Multimodality and Social Interaction in Online and Offline Shopping

This collection brings together social semiotic ethnographic and conversation analytic approaches to multimodality in global studies of shopping drawing on the rich diversity of the latest multimodal methods to critically reflect on shopping as a cornerstone of contemporary social life. The volume explores shopping as an area of study in its own right with the buying and selling of goods and services a fundamental part of the social and cultural life of human communities for centuries. The book looks at both online and offline shopping examining it as both everyday multi-sensorial practice and its translation into the interactive text and imagery that comprise the online shopping experience from London street markets to Japanese grocery shops to Danish supermarkets to worldwide online shopping sites. Highlighting the diversity of modern multimodal approaches through contributions from established scholars the book critically surveys both the challenges and opportunities in the embodied interactions between buyers and sellers and how these points of connection have been translated and will continue to transform in the age of algorithms and emergent technologies. This book will appeal to students and scholars interested in multimodality multimodal conversation analysis social semiotics social interaction and retail studies. | Multimodality and Social Interaction in Online and Offline Shopping

GBP 130.00
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Control Strategies of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Electric Vehicles

Control Strategies of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Electric Vehicles

To reduce the emissions of greenhouse gasses and maintain environmental sustainability electric vehicles play a vital role in a modern energy-efficient environment. Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) are widely employed in electric vehicle technology due to their high dynamic response better torque-speed characteristics noiseless operation high power density high efficiency and power factor as compared to other conventional motor drives. This book demonstrates the development of various control strategies and illustrates the dynamic performance intensification of a PMSM drive. To ensure the faster dynamic behaviour and flexibility in control under various operating conditions the performance of a PMSM drive has been explained. Finally control strategies have been executed through mathematical modelling and illustration of several case studies for optimal operation. Features: Introduces performance indicators in a self-controlled PMSM machine to justify the dynamic behaviour Discusses comparative performance study and optimization of the drive performance Provides a detailed comparative performance analysis between classical and fuzzy logic controllers in a PMSM drive Includes illustrations and case studies using mathematical modelling and real-time test results Discusses the state of the art in solar-powered energy-efficient PMSM drives with various issues This book is aimed at researchers graduate students and libraries in electrical engineering with specialization in electric vehicles. | Control Strategies of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for Electric Vehicles

GBP 140.00
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Modern Permanent Magnet Electric Machines Theory and Control

Modern Permanent Magnet Electric Machines Theory and Control

The late 1980s saw the beginning of the PM brushless machine era with the invention of high-energy density permanent magnets (PM) and the development of power electronics. Although induction motors are now the most popular electric motors the impact of PM brushless machines on electromechanical drives is significant. Today PM machines come second to induction machines. Replacement of electromagnetic field excitation systems by PMs brings the following benefits: No electrical energy is absorbed by the field excitation system and thus there are no excitation losses causing substantial increase in efficiency Higher power density (kW/kg) and/or torque density (Nm/kg) than electromagnetic excitation Better dynamic performance than motors with electromagnetic excitation (higher magnetic flux density in the air gap) Simplification of construction and maintenance Less expensive for some types of machines Modern Permanent Magnet Electric Machines: Theory and Control serves as a textbook for undergraduate power engineering students who want to supplement and expand their knowledge in the fundamentals of magnetism soft magnetic materials permanent magnets (PMs) calculation of magnetic circuits with PMs modern PM brushed DC machines and their controls modern PM brushless DC motors and drive control and modern PM generators. The book can help students learn more about electrical machines and can serve as a prescribed text for teaching elective undergraduate courses such as modern permanent magnet electrical machines. Since the book is written in a simple scientific language and without redundant mathematics it can also be used by practicing engineers and managers employed in electrical machinery or electromagnetic device industries. | Modern Permanent Magnet Electric Machines Theory and Control

GBP 99.99
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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines and Drives Flux Weakening Advanced Control Techniques

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines and Drives Flux Weakening Advanced Control Techniques

Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) are popular in the electric vehicle industry due to their high-power density large torque-to-inertia ratio and high reliability. This book presents an improved field-oriented control (FOC) strategy for PMSMs that utilizes optimal proportional-integral (PI) parameters to achieve robust stability faster dynamic response and higher efficiency in the flux-weakening region. The book covers the combined design of a PI current regulator and varying switching frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) along with an improved linear model predictive control (MPC) strategy. Researchers and graduate students in electrical engineering systems and control and electric vehicles will find this book useful. Features: • Implements evolutionary optimization algorithms to improve PMSM performance. • Provides coverage of PMSM control design in the flux-weakening region. • Proposes a modern method of model predictive control to improve the dynamic performance of interior PMSM. • Studies the dynamic performance of two kinds of PMSMs: surface-mounted and interior permanent magnet types. • Includes several case studies and illustrative examples with MATLAB®. This book is aimed at researchers graduate students and libraries in electrical engineering with specialization in systems and control and electric vehicles. | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines and Drives Flux Weakening Advanced Control Techniques

GBP 125.00
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Standards for Instructional Supervision Enhancing Teaching and Learning

Standards for Instructional Supervision Enhancing Teaching and Learning

The standards in this book will enhance teaching and learning. The list of the book's contributors reads like a Who's Who in the field of instructional supervision. These standards are practical specific and flexible so that schools and districts can adapt them to their own contexts and goals. Each set also includes activities for professional development. | Standards for Instructional Supervision Enhancing Teaching and Learning

GBP 105.00
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Professional Practice for Landscape Architects

Professional Practice for Landscape Architects

Professional Practice for Landscape Architects third edition deals with the practical issues of being a successful landscape architect professional. Endorsed by the Landscape Institute this book is an indispensable guide for licentiate members of the Institute on their Pathway to Chartership. It follows the revised 2013 syllabus covering all aspects of professional judgement ethics and values the legal system organisation and management legislation and the planning system environmental policy and control procurement and implementation. It also serves as a reminder and reference for fully qualified professionals in their everyday practice and for landscape students. Valuable information is presented in an easy to follow manner with diagrams and schedules key acts professional documents and contracts clearly explained and made easy to understand. A handy list of questions are included to aid with P2C revision answers of which are found within the text.

GBP 175.00
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Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders

Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders

Using the authors many years of experience in emergency services and his skills as a hazardous materials consultant prepares the first responder to handle everything from re-establishing control and on-scene triage to investigating the crime. Including information on pre-incident and avoidance tactics the author also discusses monitoring and detection techniques protective equipment and decontamination and an extensive list of resource organizations and training opportunities. This up-to-date 3rd edition is written to provide concise information for emergency responders who might be called upon to confront explosive chemical nuclear biological or incendiary acts of terrorism. | Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders

GBP 170.00
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Psychology for GCSE Level

Psychology for GCSE Level

Written by two experienced psychology teachers and examiners this textbook provides thorough coverage of both the AQA and OCR GCSE Psychology specifications. The user-friendly layout clearly identifies which sections are pertinent to each specification. The book is produced in attractive full colour with plenty of photographs pictures and cartoons and provides a variety of student-friendly features including: A list of the AQA and/or OCR specification requirements for each topic An everyday-life case study to introduce each chapter Numerous classroom activities Key terms highlighted and defined throughout the text Aims and Learning Outcomes which highlight the general themes and processes (including why psychology matters how psychology works everyday life ethical issues diversity critical thinking and methodology) Research studies with evaluations Clear and concise chapter summaries Exam hints and tips Exam-style questions. This new edition is accompanied by a set of online multimedia resources including powerpoint lecture courses and multiple-choice questions tests available free-of-charge to schools who adopt this book as their text. | Psychology for GCSE Level

GBP 175.00
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Using the R Commander A Point-and-Click Interface for R

Using the R Commander A Point-and-Click Interface for R

This book provides a general introduction to the R Commander graphical user interface (GUI) to R for readers who are unfamiliar with R. It is suitable for use as a supplementary text in a basic or intermediate-level statistics course. It is not intended to replace a basic or other statistics text but rather to complement it although it does promote sound statistical practice in the examples. The book should also be useful to individual casual or occasional users of R for whom the standard command-line interface is an obstacle. tinyurl. com/RcmdrBookThe site includes data files used in the book and an errata list. http://socserv. mcmaster. ca/jfox/Books/RCommander/Writing-Rcmdr-Plugins. pdf Writing R Commander Plug-in Packages | Using the R Commander A Point-and-Click Interface for R

GBP 175.00
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Planning Commissioners Guide Processes for Reasoning Together

Planning Commissioners Guide Processes for Reasoning Together

Across the country communities rely on their planning commissions for guidance. But who guides the planning commissioners? This step-by-step guidebook gets new commissioners off on the right foot and helps experienced commission members navigate their roles. The authors all practicing planners have worked extensively with planning commissions for decades. They have watched commissioners scramble up a steep learning curve sit in the hot seat of controversy and strive to make sound decisions for the places they call home. In this helpful handbook the authors share ideas insights and information to help commissioners succeed. Eight detailed chapters cover everything from the nuts and bolts of development applications to the nuances of legal issues to the part commissioners play in long-range planning. Readers will learn how to prepare for their first commission meeting review a development plan invite productive public input and steer clear of ethical dilemmas. Added resources include a glossary of planning terms a list of training resources and the American Planning Association’s Statement of Ethical Principles in Planning. For anyone serving on a planning commission The Planning Commissioners Guide is essential reading. | Planning Commissioners Guide Processes for Reasoning Together

GBP 130.00
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Demographic Targeting The Essential Role of Population Groups in Retail Marketing

Demographic Targeting The Essential Role of Population Groups in Retail Marketing

This title was first published in 2002: Retailers who ignore the demographics of their customers do so at their peril. Examining the role of age and gender in the behavior and patterns of shoppers this book looks at all shoppers as members of distinct demographic groups each of which marches to the beat of its own drum. We can say a lot about people and their shopping behavior simply by examining their demographic group membership. For example we can say that middle-aged shoppers have less time available for shopping but more money. Such ideas provide valuable information about how to sell to them. Demographic targeting is the key to success when it comes to modern retailing. This book takes a look at shopping from the perspective of demography and considers the demographic group to be a crucial concept for understanding the modern shopper. | Demographic Targeting The Essential Role of Population Groups in Retail Marketing

GBP 105.00
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An Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics for the Nanosciences

An Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics for the Nanosciences

The book provides an accessible introduction to the principles of condensed matter physics with a focus on the nanosciences and device technologies. The basics of electronic phononic photonic superconducting optics quantum optics and magnetic properties are explored and nanoscience and device materials are incorporated throughout the chapters. Many examples of the fundamental principles of condensed matter physics are taken directly from nanoscience and device applications. This book requires a background in electrodynamics quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics at the undergraduate level. It will be a valuable reference for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics engineering and applied mathematics. Features Contains discussions of the basic principles of quantum optics and its importance to lasers quantum information and quantum computation. Provides references and a further reading list to additional scientific literature so that readers can use the book as a starting point to then follow up with a more advanced treatment of the topics covered. Requires only a basic background in undergraduate electrodynamics quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. | An Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics for the Nanosciences

GBP 89.99
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The Case Against the Davis-Bacon Act Fifty-Four Reasons for Repeal

The Case Against the Davis-Bacon Act Fifty-Four Reasons for Repeal

The Davis-Bacon Act is a United States federal law that established the requirement that prevailing wages must be paid on public works projects. In this book Armand J. Thieblot argues that the law was passed under false pretenses and based on flawed economic logic. Despite this the law continues to expand in scope and increase in cost. The act is supported by a substantial bureaucracy within the Department of Labor that has resisted all efforts at substantive modernization or reform. Today the Davis-Bacon Act is the bedrock upon which stands one of the last bastions of private unionization in the construction industry. This book provides a compelling list of fifty-four separate reasons why the Davis-Bacon Act should be repealed. Thieblot deals with the history purposes and administrative concepts of prevailing wage laws providing an overview of the act's administration. He covers the survey and determination process and delves into how the act is administered. Thieblot summarizes its direct and indirect costs evaluates counterclaims on the economic impact of Davis-Bacon and considers compromises short of full repeal. Also included are seven appendices that provide full support for the conclusions summarized in the main text. Thieblot documents a case against Davis-Bacon that is neither judgmental nor political but he does question whether there is compelling public interest in maintaining a federal prevailing wage law. He puts forward a list of reasons why the Davis-Bacon Act should be repealed making a convincing case that deserves action and not just simple consideration. This work should be read by all economists lawmakers and government officials. | The Case Against the Davis-Bacon Act Fifty-Four Reasons for Repeal

GBP 130.00
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Blockchain for Healthcare 4.0 Technology Challenges and Applications

Blockchain for Healthcare 4.0 Technology Challenges and Applications

Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology that consists of a growing list of records that are securely linked together using cryptography and numerous applications in every field including healthcare. Blockchain for Healthcare 4. 0: Technology Challenges and Applications presents an overview of the recent advances in blockchain technology which have led to new breakthroughs in the healthcare industry the application of artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain challenges and prospects. Key Features: • Highlights blockchain applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and remote healthcare. • Discusses applications and advancement in blockchain framework to track diseases and outbreaks. • Elaborates the role of blockchain in managing health records tracing and securing medical supplies. • Focuses on efficient and secure medical data sharing through blockchain and secure cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) a system using an attribute-based cryptosystem. • Presents techniques and methods to utilize blockchain technology for clinical studies and facilitates the transition to patient-driven interoperability. The text is primarily written for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of computer science and engineering biomedical engineering electrical engineering and information technology. | Blockchain for Healthcare 4. 0 Technology Challenges and Applications

GBP 89.99
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Game Development for iOS with Unity3D

Game Development for iOS with Unity3D

Demystifies the Processes of Game DevelopmentGame Development for iOS with Unity3D takes you through the complete process of Unity iOS game development. A game developer for over 12 years the author presents production-proven techniques and valuable tips and tricks needed to plan build test and launch games for the iPhone iPod and iPad. He walks you through all the necessary procedures including how to publish your game to the App Store. Encompasses the Whole Range of iOS Game DevelopmentThis practical book begins with advice on writing a game design document and getting Apple developer certification. It then covers the build processes of the Unity Remote application and explains how to use the Unity editor. After focusing on debugging and optimization the author describes tips for designing and marketing a successful App Store page. The book also features two iOS-ready games to explore adapt and play. Source files for the game examples are available at www. crcpress. com. Guides You in Creating a Functional iOS Game Accessible to indie game developers and small- to medium-sized studios this hands-on guide gives you the tools and knowledge needed to start building and launching iOS games. It helps you create games using Unity3D and publish them to the App Store.

GBP 175.00
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Origami Design Secrets Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art Second Edition

Origami Design Secrets Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art Second Edition

The magnum opus of one of the worlds leading origami artists the second edition of Origami Design Secrets reveals the underlying concepts of origami and how to create original origami designs. Containing step-by-step instructions for 26 models this book is not just an origami cookbook or list of instructions it introduces the fundamental building blocks of origami building up to advanced methods such as the combination of uniaxial bases the circle/river method and tree theory. With corrections and improved illustrations this new expanded edition also covers uniaxial box pleating introduces the new design technique of hex pleating and describes methods of generalizing polygon packing to arbitrary angles. With coverage spanning the foundations of origami construction and advanced methods using both paper and pencil and custom-built free software Origami Design Secrets helps readers cultivate the intuition and skills necessary to develop their own designs. It takes them beyond merely following a recipe to crafting a work of art. | Origami Design Secrets Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art Second Edition

GBP 175.00
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Experiment Design for Civil Engineering Methods and Examples

Experiment Design for Civil Engineering Methods and Examples

Experiment Design for Civil Engineering provides guidance to students and practicing civil engineers on how to design a civil engineering experiment that will produce useful and unassailable results. It includes a long list of complete experiment designs that students can perform in the laboratory at most universities and that many consulting engineers can do in corporate laboratories. These experiments also provide a way to evaluate a new design against an existing experiment to determine what information is most appropriate in each section and how to format the data for the most effective outcome. Interpretation of output data is discussed along with uncertainty as well as optimal presentation of the data to others. The content of the first 8 chapters is similar in format to authors' recent title Experiment Design for Environmental Engineering: Methods and Examples (CRC Press 2022) and has been revised for civil engineers. This textbook: Fills in the gap in ABET requirements to teach experiment design. Provides a standardized approach to experiment design that can work for any experiment. Includes completed experiment designs suitable for college laboratory and professional applications. Shows how to organize experimental data as it is collected to optimize usefulness. Provides templates for design of the experiment and for presenting the resulting data to technical and nontechnical audiences or clients. | Experiment Design for Civil Engineering Methods and Examples

GBP 89.99
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Writing for Film The Basics of Screenwriting

Writing for Film The Basics of Screenwriting

In this introduction to screenwriting author Darsie Bowden provides sage real-world advice and instruction on the process of writing film screenplays. This text will help budding screenwriters to structure their dramas refine their characterizations and craft their language while also introducing them to the appropriate screenplay formats. It covers the complexities of writing for the screen and points out the contradictions to expect if readers pursue this work as a career. In addition to covering the elements of the dramatic film screenplay Bowden discusses writing for such alternative markets as documentaries independent films experimental films and other non-Hollywood options. Features of the text include:guidelines for working as a screenwriter;applications and exercises to enhance skills;suggested readings for further development; anda comprehensive list of resources for screenwriting. Successful writing for film lies in being able to heighten one's perceptive abilities about the world and to communicate those perceptions in a cinematic way. In this text Bowden introduces readers to an approach to screenwriting that will help them see the world in a different way and write about it using different genres and media. This most valuable skill prepares readers for the range of possibilities they will encounter on the path to successful screenwriting. | Writing for Film The Basics of Screenwriting

GBP 175.00
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Digging for Victory Horticultural Therapy with Veterans for Post-Traumatic Growth

Digging for Victory Horticultural Therapy with Veterans for Post-Traumatic Growth

Horticultural Therapy is ideally suited to engage veterans alienated from traditional civilian healthcare routes who present with a range of complex and challenging healthcare needs. It presents on the surface as a deceptively simple and accessible activity. Carried out by trained professionals it is an evidence-based effective and cost-effective treatment. By targeting specific client-centred goals it is able to integrate improved individual physical emotional cognitive and social outcomes with broader opportunities to transition successfully into civilian society through learning a valuable skill set and a meaningful occupation. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the methods of Horticultural Therapy as applied to this unique client group. It describes the type of combat training and experiences veterans may have had and sets out the common issues and pitfalls civilian therapists often face when working with the military. Looking to the future it also identifies promising avenues in terms of how we may improve the treatment we offer to best serve the needs of these ex-service men and women who fight on our behalf. | Digging for Victory Horticultural Therapy with Veterans for Post-Traumatic Growth

GBP 130.00
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Handbook of Adolescent Transition Education for Youth with Disabilities

Handbook of Adolescent Transition Education for Youth with Disabilities

Now in a thoroughly revised and updated second edition this handbook provides a comprehensive resource for those who facilitate the complex transitions to adulthood for adolescents with disabilities. Building on the previous edition the text includes recent advances in the field of adolescent transition education with a focus on innovation in assessment intervention and supports for the effective transition from school to adult life. The second edition reflects the changing nature of the demands of transition education and adopts a life design approach. This critical resource is appropriate for researchers and graduate-level instructors in special and vocational education in-service administrators and policy makers and transition service providers. | Handbook of Adolescent Transition Education for Youth with Disabilities

GBP 115.00
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Implementing the Whole Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties

Implementing the Whole Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties

First published in 1994 Implementing the Whole Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties explores practical ways of addressing the curriculum for pupils with learning difficulties. It draws upon the experience of classroom teachers in developing their practice within and beyond the National Curriculum. It provides examples of ways in which pupil’s personal and social development may be fostered through pupil self-advocacy pupil participation pupil directed learning and group work. This book is an essential read for teachers and educationists.

GBP 89.99
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