Pricemate

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Our civilization owes its most significant milestones to our use of materials. Metals gave us better agriculture and eventually the industrial revolution silicon gave us the digital revolution and we’re just beginning to see what nanomaterials yield. Updated to reflect the many societal and technological changes in the field since publication of the first edition Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Second Edition offers an interdisciplinary view that emphasizes the importance of materials to engineering applications and builds the basis needed to select modify and create materials to meet specific criteria. The most outstanding feature of this book is the authors’ unique and engaging application-oriented approach. By beginning each chapter with a real-life example an experiment or interesting facts the authors wield an expertly crafted treatment that entertains and motivates as much as informs and educates. The discipline is linked to modern developments such as semiconductor devices nanomaterials and thin films while working systematically from atomic bonding and analytical methods to crystalline electronic mechanical and magnetic properties as well as ceramics polymers corrosion and phase diagrams. Updates in the Second Edition References to advances in the field including computational thermodynamics allowing computation of phase diagrams with great accuracy and new materials Updated applications and technologies such as electric vehicles and the use of magnetic fields as a processing tool Revised practical end-of-chapter problems that go beyond traditional plug-and-chug exercises to enhance learning More examples with detailed solutions in each chapter A new chapter highlighting how materials can impact four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals This book is written for undergraduate students and readers interested in introductory materials science and engineering concepts. This concise textbook provides a strong foundation in materials science engineering and its applications. A solutions manual and PowerPoint lecture slides are available for adopting professors.

GBP 82.99

1

Atlas of Diagnostic Endoscopy 3E

This book is a compilation of endoscopic images of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The 3rd edition is enriched with high-resolution digital images highlighting the classification and staging of endoscopically relevant diseases. Serial documentation of diseases and procedures like corrosive injury variceal obliteration peptic ulcer etc. provides a complete informative and interesting perspective. Rare conditions like Dieulafoy’s disease and Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) have been extensively discussed along with common diseases of the GI tract. This book outlines the technique and interpretation of endoscopic images proving to be a helpful guide to endoscopy practitioners. Key FeaturesExplores various GI tract diseases through coloured high resolution clinical photographs. Serves as a useful reckoner for trainee endoscopists and practitioners pursuing gastroenterology or gastrointestinal endoscopy. The text is updated with tables flowcharts classifications and international treatment guidelines. | Atlas of Diagnostic Endoscopy 3E

GBP 44.99

1

Space Debris Hazard Evaluation and Debris

When the first sputnik was launched and the space era began few gave thought to the possible negative impact of putting satellites into orbit. In fact man's space activity has led to the formation of a new media named space debris i. e. man-made objects and their fragments launched into space currently inactive and no longer serving any useful purpose. Space Debris: Hazard Evaluation and Mitigation will appeal to readers unfamiliar with the issues as well as experts and designers. It introduces concepts behind the problems of space ecology. The volume features actual data on the space debris environment; new mathematical models for space debris evolution production and self-production; description of the existing software and concepts for shield design. The author also reviews methods of collision risk assessment including the attitudes and inclinations of orbits collision hazard evaluation and suggestions for preventative measures. | Space Debris Hazard Evaluation and Debris

GBP 59.99

1

Reliability Assessments Concepts Models and Case Studies

This book provides engineers and scientists with a single source introduction to the concepts models and case studies for making credible reliability assessments. It satisfies the need for thorough discussions of several fundamental subjects. Section I contains a comprehensive overview of assessing and assuring reliability that is followed by discussions of:• Concept of randomness and its relationship to chaos• Uses and limitations of the binomial and Poisson distributions• Relationship of the chi-square method and Poisson curves• Derivations and applications of the exponential Weibull and lognormal models• Examination of the human mortality bathtub curve as a template for componentsSection II introduces the case study modeling of failure data and is followed by analyses of:• 5 sets of ideal Weibull lognormal and normal failure data• 83 sets of actual (real) failure data The intent of the modeling was to find the best descriptions of the failures using statistical life models principally the Weibull lognormal and normal models for characterizing the failure probability distributions of the times- cycles- and miles-to-failure during laboratory or field testing. The statistical model providing the preferred characterization was determined empirically by choosing the two-parameter model that gave the best straight-line fit in the failure probability plots using a combination of visual inspection and three statistical goodness-of-fit (GoF) tests. This book offers practical insight in dealing with single item reliability and illustrates the use of reliability methods to solve industry problems. | Reliability Assessments Concepts Models and Case Studies

GBP 48.99

1

Programming ArcObjects with VBA A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition

If you're ready to take your knowledge of ArcGIS to the next level then you need to learn how to work with ArcObjects. But with thousands of objects properties and methods how can you ever hope to sort through the ArcObjects model diagrams?The first edition of Chang's Programming ArcObjects with VBA: A Task-Oriented Approach gave us the answer. The author's task-oriented approach shows you how to sort through the massive ArcObjects collection by examining only the objects properties and methods you need to perform specific tasks. What's new in the second edition?This edition adds macros and explanations for the new Geoprocessing object introduced in ArcGIS 9. x. Instead of treating this new feature in separate chapters the author incorporates Geoprocessing code into the existing chapters. The code appears conveniently in boxes that allow you to easily compare sample macros. Get Started with Ready-to-Use CodeThe downloadable resources contain 95 complete ArcObjects macros and 33 Geoprocessing macros along with datasets to execute the code. Each program begins with a short usage description and a list of key properties and methods followed by the listing and explanation of the code itself. Regardless of your programming experience Programming ArcObjects with VBA: A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition gives you the key to unlock the power and versatility of using ArcObjects to help you manage GIS activities. | Programming ArcObjects with VBA A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition

GBP 59.99

1

Electrochemical Energy Advanced Materials and Technologies

Electrochemical Energy: Advanced Materials and Technologies covers the development of advanced materials and technologies for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. The book was created by participants of the International Conference on Electrochemical Materials and Technologies for Clean Sustainable Energy (ICES-2013) held in Guangzhou China and incorporates select papers presented at the conference. More than 300 attendees from across the globe participated in ICES-2013 and gave presentations in six major themes: Fuel cells and hydrogen energy Lithium batteries and advanced secondary batteries Green energy for a clean environment Photo-Electrocatalysis Supercapacitors Electrochemical clean energy applications and markets Comprised of eight sections this book includes 25 chapters featuring highlights from the conference and covering every facet of synthesis characterization and performance evaluation of the advanced materials for electrochemical energy. It thoroughly describes electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies such as batteries fuel cells supercapacitors hydrogen generation and their associated materials. The book contains a number of topics that include electrochemical processes materials components assembly and manufacturing and degradation mechanisms. It also addresses challenges related to cost and performance provides varying perspectives and emphasizes existing and emerging solutions. The result of a conference encouraging enhanced research collaboration among members of the electrochemical energy community Electrochemical Energy: Advanced Materials and Technologies is dedicated to the development of advanced materials and technologies for electrochemical energy conversion and storage and details the technologies current achievements and future directions in the field. | Electrochemical Energy Advanced Materials and Technologies

GBP 84.99

1

Deep Neural Network Applications

The world is on the verge of fully ushering in the fourth industrial revolution of which artificial intelligence (AI) is the most important new general-purpose technology. Like the steam engine that led to the widespread commercial use of driving machineries in the industries during the first industrial revolution; the internal combustion engine that gave rise to cars trucks and airplanes; electricity that caused the second industrial revolution through the discovery of direct and alternating current; and the Internet which led to the emergence of the information age AI is a transformational technology. It will cause a paradigm shift in the way’s problems are solved in every aspect of our lives and from it innovative technologies will emerge. AI is the theory and development of machines that can imitate human intelligence in tasks such as visual perception speech recognition decision-making and human language translation. This book provides a complete overview on the deep learning applications and deep neural network architectures. It also gives an overview on most advanced future-looking fundamental research in deep learning application in artificial intelligence. Research overview includes reasoning approaches problem solving knowledge representation planning learning natural language processing perception motion and manipulation social intelligence and creativity. It will allow the reader to gain a deep and broad knowledge of the latest engineering technologies of AI and Deep Learning and is an excellent resource for academic research and industry applications. | Deep Neural Network Applications

GBP 145.00

1

Life and Death Rays Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure

This unique book provides an accessible introduction to both the scientific background and the key people involved in the discovery and use of radiation and radioactivity. It begins by providing a short history of radiation exposures and radiation poisoning; from the early inappropriate use of X-rays and radium cures through the misadventures of the Manhattan Project and the Chernobyl disaster to the high-profile and deliberate poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London with polonium-210 which gave rise to worldwide media attention. The chapters provide a catalogue of deliberate criminal acts unfortunate accidents and inadvertent radiation exposures exploring well-known events in detail as well as some not so well-known occurrences. It works through the topics by focusing on human stories and events and their biological impact. In addition it covers descriptions of the beneficial uses of radiation and radioactivity. This book can be enjoyed by any reader with a general interest in science as well as by students and professionals within the scientific and medical communities. Key features Authored by a subject area specialist who has worked in both clinical practice and academia and was involved with the national media following incidents of national and international importance Provides a unique human perspective into well-known and some lesser known events and a concise history of the discovery of radiation and the events that followed Adds scientific and medical background to a subject of high media interest | Life and Death Rays Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure

GBP 24.99

1

Coal Processing and Utilization

This book is a direct outgrowth of classes that the authors gave over a period of three decades to a university audience taking a Mineral Beneficiation course as a major that included coal processing and utilization. It is designed to be used as a student’s (or layman’s) first introduction to coal processing and utilization motivating the concepts before illustrating them by means of concrete situations. As such this book gives an integrated overview of coal processing and utilization along with clean coal technology presenting all the basic principles theory and practice in a systematic way. Every topic covered is dealt with in a self-explanatory manner so that any new reader may find this book interesting and easy to understand. The book makes available the hard core of fundamentals of coal processing and utilization in a form which is general enough to meet the needs of many and yet is unburdened by excess baggage best discussed in research journals. The salient feature is that all the technical terminology used in this book has been sufficiently explained in order to allow thereader to understand the concepts effectively without needing to consult additional literature. Problems are introduced not so much to be solved as to be tackled. Some of them are included to lay the ground work for the subsequent theory and will help the readers in teaching research and operating plants. Overall this book will be of interest to professionals and engineers in the fields of energy mining mineral metallurgical and geological engineering as well as to engineering geologists and earth sciences professionals.

GBP 66.99

1

Feynman Lectures on Computation Anniversary Edition

The last lecture course that Nobel Prize winner Richard P. Feynman gave to students at Caltech from 1983 to 1986 was not on physics but on computer science. The first edition of the Feynman Lectures on Computation published in 1996 provided an overview of standard and not-so-standard topics in computer science given in Feynman’s inimitable style. Although now over 20 years old most of the material is still relevant and interesting and Feynman’s unique philosophy of learning and discovery shines through. For this new edition Tony Hey has updated the lectures with an invited chapter from Professor John Preskill on “Quantum Computing 40 Years Later”. This contribution captures the progress made toward building a quantum computer since Feynman’s original suggestions in 1981. The last 25 years have also seen the “Moore’s law” roadmap for the IT industry coming to an end. To reflect this transition John Shalf Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has contributed a chapter on “The Future of Computing beyond Moore’s Law”. The final update for this edition is an attempt to capture Feynman’s interest in artificial intelligence and artificial neural networks. Eric Mjolsness now a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California Irvine was a Teaching Assistant for Feynman’s original lecture course and his research interests are now the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning for multi-scale science. He has contributed a chapter called “Feynman on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” that captures the early discussions with Feynman and also looks toward future developments. This exciting and important work provides key reading for students and scholars in the fields of computer science and computational physics. | Feynman Lectures on Computation Anniversary Edition