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Building a Programmable Logic Controller with a PIC16F648A Microcontroller

Building a Programmable Logic Controller with a PIC16F648A Microcontroller

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are extensively used in industry to perform automation tasks with manufacturers offering a variety of PLCs that differ in functions program memories and the number of inputs/outputs (I/O). Not surprisingly the design and implementation of these PLCs have long been a secret of manufacturers. Unveiling the mysteries of PLC technology Building a Programmable Logic Controller with PIC16F648A Microcontroller explains how to design and use a PIC16F648A-microcontroller-based PLC. The author first described a microcontroller-based implementation of a PLC in a series of articles published in Electronics World magazine between 2008 and 2010. This book is based on an improved version of the project including:Updates to the hardware configuration with a smaller CPU board and two I/O extension boards that now support 16 inputs and 16 outputs instead of 8An increased clock frequency of 20 MHzImprovements to several macrosFlowcharts to help you understand the macros (functions)In this book the author provides detailed explanations of hardware and software structures. He also describes PIC Assembly macros for all basic PLC functions which are illustrated with numerous examples and flowcharts. An accompanying downloadable resources contain source files (. ASM) and object files (. HEX) for all of the examples in the book. It also supplies printed circuit board (PCB) (Gerber and . pdf) files so that you can have the CPU board and I/O extension boards produced by a PCB manufacturer or produce your own boards. Making PLCs more easily accessible this unique book is written for advanced students practicing engineers and hobbyists who want to learn how to build their own microcontroller-based PLC. It assumes some previous knowledge of digital logic design microcontrollers and PLCs as well as familiarity with the PIC16F series of microcontrollers and w | Building a Programmable Logic Controller with a PIC16F648A Microcontroller

GBP 59.99
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Signals and Systems A Primer with MATLAB

Signals and Systems A Primer with MATLAB

Signals and Systems: A Primer with MATLAB® provides clear interesting and easy-to-understand coverage of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. Each chapter opens with a historical profile or career talk followed by an introduction that states the chapter objectives and links the chapter to the previous ones. All principles are presented in a lucid logical step-by-step approach. As much as possible the authors avoid wordiness and detail overload that could hide concepts and impede understanding. In recognition of the requirements by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) on integrating computer tools the use of MATLAB® is encouraged in a student-friendly manner. MATLAB is introduced in Appendix B and applied gradually throughout the book. Each illustrative example is immediately followed by a practice problem along with its answer. Students can follow the example step by step to solve the practice problem without flipping pages or looking at the end of the book for answers. These practice problems test students’ comprehension and reinforce key concepts before moving on to the next section. Toward the end of each chapter the authors discuss some application aspects of the concepts covered in the chapter. The material covered in the chapter is applied to at least one or two practical problems or devices. This helps students see how the concepts are applied to real-life situations. In addition thoroughly worked examples are given liberally at the end of every section. These examples give students a solid grasp of the solutions as well as the confidence to solve similar problems themselves. Some of the problems are solved in two or three ways to facilitate a deeper understanding and comparison of different approaches. Ten review questions in the form of multiple-choice objective items are provided at the end of each chapter with answers. The review questions are intended to cover the little tricks that the examples and end-of-chapter problems may not cover. They serve as a self-test device and help students determine chapter mastery. Each chapter also ends with a summary of key points and formulas. Designed for a three-hour semester course on signals and systems Signals and Systems: A Primer with MATLAB® is intended as a textbook for junior-level undergraduate students in electrical and computer engineering. The prerequisites for a course based on this book are knowledge of standard mathematics (including calculus and differential equations) and electric circuit analysis. | Signals and Systems A Primer with MATLAB®

GBP 44.99
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Ethical Engineering A Practical Guide with Case Studies

Ethical Engineering A Practical Guide with Case Studies

Ethical Engineering: A Practical Guide with Case Studies provides detailed and practical guidance in making decisions about the many ethical issues practicing engineers may face in their professional lives. It outlines a decision-making procedure and helps engineers construct an ethics toolkit consisting of professional models a comprehensive set of ethical considerations and factors that help in weighing those considerations and analyses of particular issues such as reverse engineering a patented process. Illustrating case studies both brief and detailed are provided. Features: • Introduces the nature of ethical decision-making as applied to engineering values and issues. • Helps readers develop a detailed ethics toolkit that identifies options and solutions and allows them to monitor and adjust as necessary. • Features topics such as safety sustainability bioethics diversity and equality information technology and AI as well as critical areas often overlooked in engineering texts such as mentoring advertising (for consulting firms) engineering sales and much more. • Includes 85 case studies to illustrate a variety of scenarios. • Offers an international perspective with codes of ethics from around the world including Saudi Arabia India New Zealand Chile and Japan. Emphasizing the importance of the moral life and of engineering as an occupation with high ideals this book helps readers navigate a variety of real-world ethical issues they are likely to face in this increasingly interdisciplinary global and diverse profession. | Ethical Engineering A Practical Guide with Case Studies

GBP 48.99
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Programming ArcObjects with VBA A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition

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
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A Course in Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems

A Course in Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems

A Course in Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems 2nd Edition adds additional content to the author’s successful A Course on Ordinary Differential Equations 2nd Edition. This text addresses the need when the course is expanded. The focus of the text is on applications and methods of solution both analytical and numerical with emphasis on methods used in the typical engineering physics or mathematics student’s field of study. The text provides sufficient problems so that even the pure math major will be sufficiently challenged. The authors offer a very flexible text to meet a variety of approaches including a traditional course on the topic. The text can be used in courses when partial differential equations replaces Laplace transforms. There is sufficient linear algebra in the text so that it can be used for a course that combines differential equations and linear algebra. Most significantly computer labs are given in MATLAB® Mathematica® and Maple™. The book may be used for a course to introduce and equip the student with a knowledge of the given software. Sample course outlines are included. FeaturesMATLAB® Mathematica® and Maple™ are incorporated at the end of each chapter. All three software packages have parallel code and exercises;There are numerous problems of varying difficulty for both the applied and pure math major as well as problems for engineering physical science and other students. An appendix that gives the reader a crash course in the three software packages. Chapter reviews at the end of each chapter to help the students reviewProjects at the end of each chapter that go into detail about certain topics and introduce new topics that the students are now ready to seeAnswers to most of the odd problems in the back of the book

GBP 42.99
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Computer Access for People with Disabilities A Human Factors Approach

Computer Access for People with Disabilities A Human Factors Approach

Incorporating Compass Computer Access Assessment software Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach provides the information clinicians need to know in order to provide effective alternative computer access solutions to individuals with disabilities. Originally developed for a masters-level course on computer access for rehabilitation engineers and rehabilitation counselors it provides practical guidance on how to provide computer access services and sufficient background knowledge to allow the reader to interpret the research literature. Presents technology for individuals with physical cognitive and sensory impairments and for older adultsCovers text entry devices pointing devices switch access automatic speech recognition and web accessibilityEmphasizes fundamental concepts and principles that remain true regardless of which specific operating system or product is being usedDraws on research from the fields of rehabilitation engineering occupational therapy and human-computer interaction (HCI) | Computer Access for People with Disabilities A Human Factors Approach

GBP 59.99
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Clinical Nuclear Medicine Physics with MATLAB A Problem-Solving Approach

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Physics with MATLAB A Problem-Solving Approach

The use of MATLAB® in clinical Medical Physics is continuously increasing thanks to new technologies and developments in the field. However there is a lack of practical guidance for students researchers and medical professionals on how to incorporate it into their work. Focusing on the areas of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology Imaging this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the use of MATLAB in clinical Medical Physics in Nuclear Medicine. It is an invaluable guide for medical physicists and researchers in addition to postgraduates in medical physics or biomedical engineering preparing for a career in the field. In the field of Nuclear Medicine MATLAB enables quantitative analysis and the visualization of nuclear medical images of several modalities such as Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or a hybrid system where a Computed Tomography system is incorporated into a SPECT or PET system or similarly a Magnetic Resonance Imaging system (MRI) into a SPECT or PET system. Through a high-performance interactive software MATLAB also allows matrix computation simulation quantitative analysis image processing and algorithm implementation. MATLAB can provide medical physicists with the necessary tools for analyzing and visualizing medical images. It is useful in creating imaging algorithms for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes solving problems of image reconstruction processing and calculating absorbed doses with accuracy. An important feature of this application of MATLAB is that the results are completely reliable and are not dependent on any specific γ-cameras and workstations. The use of MATLAB algorithms can greatly assist in the exploration of the anatomy and functions of the human body offering accurate and precise results in Nuclear Medicine studies. KEY FEATURES Presents a practical case-based approach whilst remaining accessible to students Contains chapter contributions from subject area specialists across the field Includes real clinical problems and examples with worked through solutions Maria Lyra Georgosopoulou PhD is a Medical Physicist and Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece. Photo credit: The Antikythera Mechanism is the world’s oldest known analog computer. It consisted of many wheels and discs that could be placed onto the mechanism for calculations. It is possible that the first algorithms and analog calculations in mathematics were implemented with this mechanism invented in the early first centuries BC. It has been selected for the cover to demonstrate the importance of calculations in science. | Clinical Nuclear Medicine Physics with MATLAB® A Problem-Solving Approach

GBP 44.99
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Evolutionary Computation with Intelligent Systems A Multidisciplinary Approach to Society 5.0

Evolutionary Computation with Intelligent Systems A Multidisciplinary Approach to Society 5.0

This book focuses on cutting-edge innovations and core theories principles and algorithms applicable to a wide area. Real-life applications case studies and examples are included along with emerging trends design and optimized solutions pivoting around the needs of Society 5. 0. Evolutionary Computation with Intelligent Systems: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Society 5. 0 provides a holistic view of evolutionary computation techniques including principles procedures and future applications with real-life examples. The book comprehensively explains evolutionary computation design principles development trends and optimization and describes how it can transform the operating context of the organization. It exemplifies the potential of evolutionary computation for the next generation and the role of cloud computing in shaping Society 5. 0. It also provides insight into various platforms paradigms techniques and tools used in diverse fields. This book appeals to a variety of readers such as academicians researchers research scholars and postgraduates. | Evolutionary Computation with Intelligent Systems A Multidisciplinary Approach to Society 5. 0

GBP 130.00
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Cooking as a Chemical Reaction Culinary Science with Experiments

Cooking as a Chemical Reaction Culinary Science with Experiments

With this book students are able to perform experiments and then make observations that they will frequently see in the kitchen and other food preparation and processing areas and learn the science behind these phenomena. The second edition of Cooking as a Chemical Reaction: Culinary Science with Experiments features new chapters on food hygiene and safety kitchen terminology and taste pairing as well as an expanded chapter on the role of food additives in culinary transformations. The text uses experiments and experiences from the kitchen and other food preparation areas rather than theory as the basic means of explaining the scientific facts and principles behind food preparation and food processing. It engages students in their own learning process. This textbook is designed so that students can first perform certain experiments and record their observations in tables provided in the book. The book then explains the science behind their observations. Features: Experiments and recipes form the basic means of teaching culinary chemistry Features new chapters on food hygiene and safety kitchen terminology and taste pairing Employs real kitchen practices to explain the subjects Covers traditional food chemistry including water in culinary transformations protein carbohydrates fats sensorial properties Many concepts throughout the book are marked with a symbol that indicates the concept is one that they will come across frequently not just in this text but in the kitchen and other food preparation and processing areas. A second symbol precedes the scientific explanation of the observation made during the experiments in the chapter. At the end of each chapter students are presented with important points to remember more ideas to try and study questions to reinforce concepts that were presented in the chapter. The book is designed for each chapter to be read and studied in chronological order as the concepts of each chapter will reoccur in subsequent chapters. Written at the undergraduate level this book is designed for students in culinary arts nutrition dietetics food science and technology and gastronomy programs. It is intended for students with limited scientific background who are studying different aspects of food preparation and processing. | Cooking as a Chemical Reaction Culinary Science with Experiments

GBP 82.99
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Finite Element Computations in Mechanics with R A Problem-Centered Programming Approach

Finite Element Computations in Mechanics with R A Problem-Centered Programming Approach

Finite Element Computations in Mechanics with R: A Problem-Centred Programming Approach provides introductory coverage of the finite element method (FEM) with the R programming language emphasizing links between theory and implementation of FEM for problems in engineering mechanics. Useful for students practicing engineers and researchers the text presents the R programming as a convenient easy-to-learn tool for analyzing models of mechanical systems with finite element routines for structural thermal and dynamic analyses of mechanical systems and also visualization of the results. Full-color graphics are used throughout the text. | Finite Element Computations in Mechanics with R A Problem-Centered Programming Approach

GBP 115.00
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Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases with a Focus on Aorta

Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases with a Focus on Aorta

From the earliest days of medicine to the present case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume Dr. William C. Roberts a renowned expert in the field explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases complex conditions and ground-breaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and management of cardiovascular diseases with a special emphasis on diseases and complications related to aorta such as aortic valve stenosis aortic aneurysm and others. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy identify new treatment options and promote innovation in the field. In addition the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field. The book will be an indispensable guide to the history practice and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students physicians and researchers alike. Key features Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years Features 46 clinical case studies related to broad cardiovascular diseases with focus on aortic diseases useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics | Case Reports in Cardiology Cardiovascular Diseases with a Focus on Aorta

GBP 32.99
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Classical Mechanics A Computational Approach with Examples Using Mathematica and Python

Classical Mechanics A Computational Approach with Examples Using Mathematica and Python

Classical Mechanics: A Computational Approach with Examples using Python and Mathematica provides a unique contemporary introduction to classical mechanics with a focus on computational methods. In addition to providing clear and thorough coverage of key topics this textbook includes integrated instructions and treatments of computation. Full of pedagogy it contains both analytical and computational example problems within the body of each chapter. The example problems teach readers both analytical methods and how to use computer algebra systems and computer programming to solve problems in classical mechanics. End-of-chapter problems allow students to hone their skills in problem solving with and without the use of a computer. The methods presented in this book can then be used by students when solving problems in other fields both within and outside of physics. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students in physics mathematics and engineering studying classical mechanics. Features: Gives readers the big picture of classical mechanics and the importance of computation in the solution of problems in physics Numerous example problems using both analytical and computational methods as well as explanations as to how and why specific techniques were used Online resources containing specific example codes to help students learn computational methods and write their own algorithms A solutions manual is available via the Routledge Instructor Hub and extra code is available via the Support Material tab | Classical Mechanics A Computational Approach with Examples Using Mathematica and Python

GBP 82.99
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How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach

How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach

How to Raise a Puppy moves away from the traditional approach to raising puppies focused on obedience and control and instead takes an holistic dog-centred approach. Drawing on research into how dogs naturally rear their young and how dogs have evolved to behave and spend their time it supports a new way of sharing our lives with our dogs. It also offers advice on dealing with some of the common challenges people experience with puppies and tips for managing adolescence. A much-needed resource for dog trainers veterinarians and behaviourists to recommend to clients this conveys a powerful message to help overcome all too common issues so many people have with their puppies. Packed with practical advice it offers an overdue puppy perspective with respect for a dog as a sentient being at its core. | How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach

GBP 12.99
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A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry

A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry

A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry is a book of leading questions that begins with atomic orbitals and bonding. All critical topics are covered including bonding nomenclature stereochemistry conformations acids and bases oxidations reductions substitution elimination acyl addition acyl substitution enolate anion reactions the Diels–Alder reaction and sigmatropic rearrangements aromatic chemistry spectroscopy amino acids and proteins and carbohydrates and nucleosides. All major reactions are covered. In all chapters there are leading questions to focus attention on a principle or reaction and the answer is immediately provided. Each chapter includes end-of-chapter homework questions with the answer keys in an Appendix at the end of the book. This book is envisioned to be a supplementary guide to be used with virtually any available undergraduate organic chemistry textbook. This book allows for a self-guided approach that is useful as one studies for a coursework exam or as one reviews organic chemistry for postgraduate exams. Key Features: Allows a self-guided tour of organic chemistry Discusses all important areas and fundamental reactions of organic chemistry Classroom tested Useful as a study guide that will supplement most organic chemistry textbooks Assists one in study for coursework exams or allows one to review organic chemistry for postgraduate exams Includes 21 chapters of leading questions that covers all major topics and major reactions of organic chemistry with the answers immediately after

GBP 44.99
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Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems A Modelling Approach

Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems A Modelling Approach

Construction as an industry sector is responsible for around one-third of the total worldwide energy usage and about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The rise in the number of buildings and floor space area for residential and commercial purposes has imposed enormous pressure on existing energy sources. Implementations such as efficient usage of building energy systems design measures utilization of local energy resources energy storage and the use of renewable energy sources to meet electricity demands are currently under development and deployment for improving the energy performance index. However integrating all such measures and the development of nearly zero-energy and zero-emission buildings is yet to be explored. In this book the different control techniques and intelligent technologies used to improve the energy performance of buildings are illustrated. Every building energy control system has a two-fold objective for energy and comfort requirements to achieve a high comfort index (for thermal visual air quality humidity and various plug loads) and increase the energy performance index. The most significant aspect in the design of a building’s energy control system is modelling. All the components methodologies and processes involved in developing a renewable energy-driven building are covered in detail. This book is intended for graduates and professionals working towards the development of a sustainable built environment using renewable energy sources. | Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems A Modelling Approach

GBP 74.99
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Lean Sustainability A Pathway to a Circular Economy

Lean Sustainability A Pathway to a Circular Economy

While Lean principles have been around for decades the practices have yet to keep current with the growing area of Sustainability. This book provides an implementation approach to integrating Lean and Sustainability principles toward a circular economy. Lean Sustainability: A Pathway to a Circular Economy illustrates an integrated Lean and Sustainability approach that is applicable to manufacturing healthcare service and other industries. This comprehensive approach will guide organizations toward a circular economy to drive competitive business practices further while being environmentally socially and economically responsible. The eBook version includes full color images. This book will help any industry practitioner interested in helping their business improve flow reduce waste and become more environmentally conscious. | Lean Sustainability A Pathway to a Circular Economy

GBP 74.99
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Phylogenomics A Primer

Phylogenomics A Primer

Phylogenomics: A Primer Second Edition is for advanced undergraduate and graduate biology students studying molecular biology comparative biology evolution genomics and biodiversity. This book explains the essential concepts underlying the storage and manipulation of genomics level data construction of phylogenetic trees population genetics natural selection the tree of life DNA barcoding and metagenomics. The inclusion of problem-solving exercises in each chapter provides students with a solid grasp of the important molecular and evolutionary questions facing modern biologists as well as the tools needed to answer them. | Phylogenomics A Primer

GBP 82.99
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Carpenter's Neurophysiology A Conceptual Approach

Carpenter's Neurophysiology A Conceptual Approach

Neurophysiology: A Conceptual Approach offers a refreshing alternative to ‘learning by rote’. Under new authorship the sixth edition preserves the legacy of the original author the late Roger Carpenter retaining the concise approach and readable style so central to its predecessors. Integrating the disciplines of neurology and neuroscience with an emphasis on principles and functional concepts this comprehensive textbook covers the entire subject of neurophysiology from the conduction of nerve impulses to the higher functions of the brain within a single accessible volume. Key Features: Everything the student of medicine or physiology needs to understand neurophysiology. Blends successfully the principles of neuroscience with clinical manifestations in line with modern undergraduate curriculums. Revised and updated with a particular focus on proprioception skin sense and hearing including developments in cochlear implants and functional MRI Over 500 illustrations accompanied by full figure legends also available as a download for use in presentations. Choice of PB with bundled ebook durable HB or ebook only for complete flexibility Full of explanatory colour diagrams the book remains an unrivalled ‘one-stop shop’ for students of medicine physiology and applied physiology neurophysiology neuroscience and other bioscience disciplines seeking an integrated introduction to the challenging disciplines of neuroscience and neurology. | Carpenter's Neurophysiology A Conceptual Approach

GBP 110.00
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Recommender Systems A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Recommender Systems A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Recommender Systems: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach presents a multi-disciplinary approach for the development of recommender systems. It explains different types of pertinent algorithms with their comparative analysis and their role for different applications. This book explains the big data behind recommender systems the marketing benefits how to make good decision support systems the role of machine learning and artificial networks and the statistical models with two case studies. It shows how to design attack resistant and trust-centric recommender systems for applications dealing with sensitive data. Features of this book: Identifies and describes recommender systems for practical uses Describes how to design train and evaluate a recommendation algorithm Explains migration from a recommendation model to a live system with users Describes utilization of the data collected from a recommender system to understand the user preferences Addresses the security aspects and ways to deal with possible attacks to build a robust system This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in computer science electronics and communication engineering mathematical science and data science. | Recommender Systems A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

GBP 115.00
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Biomaterials A Basic Introduction

Biomaterials A Basic Introduction

Explores Biomedical Science from a Unique Perspective Biomaterials: A Basic Introduction is a definitive resource for students entering biomedical or bioengineering disciplines. This text offers a detailed exploration of engineering and materials science and examines the boundary and relationship between the two. Based on the author’s course lecture notes and many years of research it presents students with the knowledge needed to select and design biomaterials used in medical devices. Placing special emphasis on metallic ceramic polymeric and composite biomaterials it explains the difference between materials science and materials engineering introduces basic concepts and principles and analyzes the critically important properties of biomaterials. Explains Complex Theories Using Aspects of Daily Life This text provides an appropriate balance between depth and broadness of coverage and offers an understanding of the most important concepts and principles to students from a wide academic spectrum. It delivers the science of biomaterials in laymen terms from a material standpoint as well as a clinical applications point of view. It equips students majoring in materials science/engineering with knowledge on the fundamentals of how biomaterials behave at a biological level and provides students majoring in medicine with information that is generally unavailable in traditional medical courses. The authors incorporate learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter as well as chapter highlights problems and exercises at the end of each chapter. In addition they present objectives suggested activities and reference material for further reading. Contains an overview of medical science vis-à-vis materials science describes anatomy histology and cell biology Highlights health issues and diseases where biomaterials can easily find medical applications Presents knowledge of the relationship between the biomaterials and the living body Evaluates medical devices and looks into their respective regulations Biomaterials: A Basic Introduction contains an overview of basic biomaterials and concepts and is written for upper-division students in the US/Canada and second-level students in universities worldwide. | Biomaterials A Basic Introduction

GBP 56.99
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Boilers A Practical Reference

Boilers A Practical Reference

Following the publication of the author’s first book Boilers for Power and Process by CRC Press in 2009 several requests were made for a reference with even quicker access to information. Boilers: A Practical Reference is the result of those requests providing a user-friendly encyclopedic format with more than 500 entries and nearly the same number of supporting illustrations. Written for practicing engineers and dealing with practical issues rather than theory this reference focuses exclusively on water tube boilers found in process industries and power plants. It provides broad explanations for the following topics: A range of boilers and main auxiliaries as well as steam and gas turbines Traditional firing techniques—grates oil/gas and modern systems Industrial utility waste heat MSW and bio-fuel-fired boilers including supercritical boilers The scientific fundamentals of combustion heat transfer fluid flow and more The basics of fuels water ash high-temperature steels structurals refractory insulation and more Additional engineering topics like boiler instruments controls welding corrosion and wear Air pollution its abatement techniques and their effect on the design of boilers and auxiliaries Emerging technologies such as carbon capture oxy-fuel combustion and PFBC This reference covers almost every topic needed by boiler engineers in process and power plants. An encyclopedia by design and a professional reference book by focus and size this volume is strong on fundamentals and design aspects as well as practical content. The scope and easy-to-navigate presentation of the material plus the numerous illustrations make this a unique reference for busy design project operation and consulting engineers. | Boilers A Practical Reference

GBP 94.99
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Food Rheology A Practical Guide

Food Rheology A Practical Guide

Rheology is the study of material flow and deformation defining different aspects of food processing and product design. Food rheology affects several unit operations during food processing the behavior during shelf life the consumer perception during consumption and the interaction of food products with the human body (from chewing and swallowing to digestion). Therefore it is imperative for professionals involved in food science and engineering to understand and assess food rheology. Food Rheology: A Practical Guide presents the main aspects of food rheology as a practical guide demonstrating that applying food rheology does not need to be a complex task. Key Features Presents a practical direct and didactic description of food rheology with many examples and applications Includes a guide for designing performing and interpreting experiments highlighting the main concerns and tips Describes different food products (liquid semi-solid and solid; homogeneous and heterogeneous; vegetable- and animal-based) with examples and applications Explores structure-processing-properties relations More direct practical and consulting this book can help students professionals and professors to understand the basic concepts to design perform and interpret experiments related to food processing and properties. | Food Rheology A Practical Guide

GBP 74.99
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Traumatic Brain Injury: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective

This new book from leading neurosurgeon and author Gary Kraus is an account of traumatic brain injury (TBI) from the time a brain-injured patient arrives in the emergency department through to the wide range of clinical outcomes of such an injury. Written with the voice of experience the author examines causation of TBI the patient’s stay in the neuro-intensive care unit and the many neurological assessments and tests that inform the outcomes that the patient and their families will encounter. A wide range of medical professionals will benefit from Dr Kraus’s acute insights into TBI including Neurosurgical residents Neurosurgeons with a sub-specialist interest in Neuro-Trauma Neurologists managing patients with post traumatic brain injury Neuro-Intensivists Neuro-Psychologists Researchers/scientists involved in Clinical trial in traumatic brain injury and those with a specialist interest in Neuro-rehabilitation. | Traumatic Brain Injury: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective

GBP 74.99
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Obstetric Emergencies A Practical Manual

Obstetric Emergencies A Practical Manual

This is an ideal evidence based clinical guide to the essential principles and practical points arising from obstetric emergencies for residents trainees and obstetricians in practice. The concise text illustrated with key diagrams is from experienced educators and practitioners. *Provides a concise illustrated guide to the key principles and practical points involved *Gives trainees residents and obstetricians the practical information they need in an emergency *Supplies quick and easy reference to key points with illustrations | Obstetric Emergencies A Practical Manual

GBP 99.99
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