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Embedded Software Development The Open-Source Approach

Embedded Software Development The Open-Source Approach

Embedded Software Development: The Open-Source Approach delivers a practical introduction to embedded software development with a focus on open-source components. This programmer-centric book is written in a way that enables even novice practitioners to grasp the development process as a whole. Incorporating real code fragments and explicit real-world open-source operating system references (in particular FreeRTOS) throughout the text:Defines the role and purpose of embedded systems describing their internal structure and interfacing with software development toolsExamines the inner workings of the GNU compiler collection (GCC)-based software development system or in other words toolchainPresents software execution models that can be adopted profitably to model and express concurrencyAddresses the basic nomenclature models and concepts related to task-based scheduling algorithmsShows how an open-source protocol stack can be integrated in an embedded system and interfaced with other software componentsAnalyzes the main components of the FreeRTOS Application Programming Interface (API) detailing the implementation of key operating system conceptsDiscusses advanced topics such as formal verification model checking runtime checks memory corruption security and dependabilityEmbedded Software Development: The Open-Source Approach capitalizes on the authors’ extensive research on real-time operating systems and communications used in embedded applications often carried out in strict cooperation with industry. Thus the book serves as a springboard for further research. | Embedded Software Development The Open-Source Approach

GBP 49.99
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Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Images with Open Source Software

Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Images with Open Source Software

In today’s world deep learning source codes and a plethora of open access geospatial images are readily available and easily accessible. However most people are missing the educational tools to make use of this resource. Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Images with Open Source Software is the first practical book to introduce deep learning techniques using free open source tools for processing real world remote sensing images. The approaches detailed in this book are generic and can be adapted to suit many different applications for remote sensing image processing including landcover mapping forestry urban studies disaster mapping image restoration etc. Written with practitioners and students in mind this book helps link together the theory and practical use of existing tools and data to apply deep learning techniques on remote sensing images and data. Specific Features of this Book: The first book that explains how to apply deep learning techniques to public free available data (Spot-7 and Sentinel-2 images OpenStreetMap vector data) using open source software (QGIS Orfeo ToolBox TensorFlow) Presents approaches suited for real world images and data targeting large scale processing and GIS applications Introduces state of the art deep learning architecture families that can be applied to remote sensing world mainly for landcover mapping but also for generic approaches (e. g. image restoration) Suited for deep learning beginners and readers with some GIS knowledge. No coding knowledge is required to learn practical skills. Includes deep learning techniques through many step by step remote sensing data processing exercises.

GBP 31.99
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Endovascular and Open Vascular Reconstruction A Practical Approach

Endovascular and Open Vascular Reconstruction A Practical Approach

In recent years the growth in endovascular procedures has meant that vascular trainees may not gain sufficient experience to be competent in open vascular reconstructions following completion of their training. At the same time many senior surgeons have somewhat limited experience of endovascular techniques. This book will assist junior and senior surgeons and trainees in performing all types of vascular reconstructions. A key feature of the book is its clear illustrations accompanied by pertinent case examples from vascular registries so that readers can perform these operations with clear understanding of anatomical exposure and dissection simplifying the conduct of the procedure. | Endovascular and Open Vascular Reconstruction A Practical Approach

GBP 170.00
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Real-Time Embedded Systems Open-Source Operating Systems Perspective

Real-Time Embedded Systems Open-Source Operating Systems Perspective

From the Foreword: …the presentation of real-time scheduling is probably the best in terms of clarity I have ever read in the professional literature. Easy to understand which is important for busy professionals keen to acquire (or refresh) new knowledge without being bogged down in a convoluted narrative and an excessive detail overload. The authors managed to largely avoid theoretical-only presentation of the subject which frequently affects books on operating systems. … an indispensable [resource] to gain a thorough understanding of the real-time systems from the operating systems perspective and to stay up to date with the recent trends and actual developments of the open-source real-time operating systems. —Richard Zurawski ISA Group San Francisco California USA Real-time embedded systems are integral to the global technological and social space but references still rarely offer professionals the sufficient mix of theory and practical examples required to meet intensive economic safety and other demands on system development. Similarly instructors have lacked a resource to help students fully understand the field. The information was out there though often at the abstract level fragmented and scattered throughout literature from different engineering disciplines and computing sciences. Accounting for readers’ varying practical needs and experience levels Real Time Embedded Systems: Open-Source Operating Systems Perspective offers a holistic overview from the operating-systems perspective. It provides a long-awaited reference on real-time operating systems and their almost boundless application potential in the embedded system domain. Balancing the already abundant coverage of operating systems with the largely ignored real-time aspects or physicality the authors analyze several realistic case studies to introduce vital theoretical material. They also discuss popular open-source operating systems—Linux and FreRTOS in particular—to help embedded-system designers identify the benefits and weaknesses in deciding whether or not to adopt more traditional less powerful techniques for a project. | Real-Time Embedded Systems Open-Source Operating Systems Perspective

GBP 74.99
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Open Channel Hydraulics River Hydraulic Structures and Fluvial Geomorphology For Engineers Geomorphologists and Physical Geographers

Open Channel Hydraulics River Hydraulic Structures and Fluvial Geomorphology For Engineers Geomorphologists and Physical Geographers

This book presents practical hydraulic and river engineering research along with fluvial geomorphological concepts and links the theoretical and practical knowledge of people working every day with rivers streams and hydraulic structures to fluvial geomorphology. Besides providing a guide for professionals this book also provides material for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to rehabilitate rivers streams and waterways. | Open Channel Hydraulics River Hydraulic Structures and Fluvial Geomorphology For Engineers Geomorphologists and Physical Geographers

GBP 44.99
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Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Sixth Edition

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Sixth Edition

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Sixth Edition is intended to be used in a first course in Fluid Mechanics taken by a range of engineering majors. The text begins with dimensions units and fluid properties and continues with derivations of key equations used in the control-volume approach. Step-by-step examples focus on everyday situations and applications. These include flow with friction through pipes and tubes flow past various two and three dimensional objects open channel flow compressible flow turbomachinery and experimental methods. Design projects give readers a sense of what they will encounter in industry. A solutions manual and figure slides are available for instructors.

GBP 150.00
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Introduction to Systems Ecology

Introduction to Systems Ecology

Possibly the first textbook to present a practically applicable ecosystems theory Introduction to Systems Ecology helps readers understand how ecosystems work and how they react to disturbances. It demonstrates—with many examples and illustrations—how to apply the theory to explain observations and to make quantitative calculations and predictions. In this book Sven Erik Jørgensen takes a first step toward integrating thermodynamics biochemistry hierarchical organization and network theory into a holistic theory of systems ecology. The first part of the book covers the laws of thermodynamics and the basic biochemistry of living organisms as well as the constraints they impose on ecosystems. To grow and develop however ecosystems have to evade these thermodynamic and biochemical constraints so the second part of the book discusses the seven basic properties that enable ecosystems to grow develop and survive:They are open systems far from thermodynamic equilibrium. They are organized hierarchically. They have a high diversity. They have high buffer capacities toward changes. Their components are organized in cooperative networks which allows for sophisticated feedback regulation mechanisms and higher efficiencies. They contain an enormous amount of information embodied in genomes. They have emerging system properties. This timely textbook also looks at how systems ecology is applied in integrated environmental management particularly in ecological modeling and engineering and in the assessment of ecosystem health using ecological indicators. Acknowledging that there is still much room for improvement it will inspire ecologists to develop a stronger and more widely applicable ecosystem theory.

GBP 48.99
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Introduction to Design Engineering Systematic Creativity and Management

Introduction to Design Engineering Systematic Creativity and Management

Designing engineering products – technical systems and/or transformation processes – requires a range of information know-how experience and engineering analysis to find an optimal solution. Creativity and open-mindedness can be greatly assisted by systematic design engineering which will ultimately lead to improved outcomes documentation and management. This book applies systematic and methodical conceptualization to abstract models of engineering systems. These can be be used as needed for developing candidate solutions. The recommended engineering design process should be able to support all levels of creative design engineering based on Engineering Design Science. This book incorporating several new insights surveys information about systematic methodical and intuitive design engineering thinking and reasoning as well as progressive product development. In addition to providing practical approaches it helps readers better understand the role of engineering in society. | Introduction to Design Engineering Systematic Creativity and Management

GBP 74.99
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A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation

A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation

A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation presents a mathematical formulation of the kinematics dynamics and control of robot manipulators. It uses an elegant set of mathematical tools that emphasizes the geometry of robot motion and allows a large class of robotic manipulation problems to be analyzed within a unified framework. The foundation of the book is a derivation of robot kinematics using the product of the exponentials formula. The authors explore the kinematics of open-chain manipulators and multifingered robot hands present an analysis of the dynamics and control of robot systems discuss the specification and control of internal forces and internal motions and address the implications of the nonholonomic nature of rolling contact are addressed as well. The wealth of information numerous examples and exercises make A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation valuable as both a reference for robotics researchers and a text for students in advanced robotics courses.

GBP 180.00
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The Board Game Designer's Guide to Careers in the Industry

The Board Game Designer's Guide to Careers in the Industry

Are you thinking about working in the board game industry? Here’s what you need to know. There are so many jobs and roles that need to be filled in the board game industry. You might just have the right skills and experience to excel. But first you need to know what opportunities exist and what the hardest gaps are to fill! In this book you’ll discover • What jobs are really in demand • How you can get your foot in the door with a publisher • Jobs in the industry you’ve never even thought of • What other opportunities exist for people with skills just like yours With insights from over 40 industry pros as well as the author’s many years of experience you’ll be able to put your own skills and experience to great use in an amazing growing industry. | The Board Game Designer's Guide to Careers in the Industry

GBP 34.99
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The Road to Einstein's Relativity Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

The Road to Einstein's Relativity Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

CHOICE Highly Recommended Title August 2019 Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einstein’s formulation of his theories of relativity and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae this book will be of interest to all even those without a scientific background who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths. Features: Written by an internationally renowned physicist and cosmologist Describes the life and times of Einstein and his important predecessors Focuses on one of the most famous areas of science Einstein’s Relativity Theory | The Road to Einstein's Relativity Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

GBP 24.99
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Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Applied to Finance

Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Applied to Finance

Since the publication of the first edition of this book the area of mathematical finance has grown rapidly with financial analysts using more sophisticated mathematical concepts such as stochastic integration to describe the behavior of markets and to derive computing methods. Maintaining the lucid style of its popular predecessor Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Applied to Finance Second Edition incorporates some of these new techniques and concepts to provide an accessible up-to-date initiation to the field. New to the Second EditionComplements on discrete models including Rogers' approach to the fundamental theorem of asset pricing and super-replication in incomplete marketsDiscussions on local volatility Dupire's formula the change of numéraire techniques forward measures and the forward Libor model A new chapter on credit risk modelingAn extension of the chapter on simulation with numerical experiments that illustrate variance reduction techniques and hedging strategiesAdditional exercises and problemsProviding all of the necessary stochastic calculus theory the authors cover many key finance topics including martingales arbitrage option pricing American and European options the Black-Scholes model optimal hedging and the computer simulation of financial models. They succeed in producing a solid introduction to stochastic approaches used in the financial world.

GBP 42.99
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GIS An Introduction to Mapping Technologies Second Edition

GIS An Introduction to Mapping Technologies Second Edition

The second edition of this introductory GIS textbook is thoroughly rewritten and updated to respond to the demand for critical engagement with technologies that address relevant issues across several disciplines preparing students for higher-level work in geotechnologies. Chapters are arranged to (1) build competence in fundamental skills (2) explore applications of higher-level managerial and analytical functions that are typically called upon in public nonprofit and private sector milieu and (3) propose and detail a template for organizing executing and completing a GIS project successfully. This interests all users from beginners to experienced professionals. Features: Uses the latest version of ArcGIS Pro (3. 0) to present a fully rewritten and updated text with diverse perspectives. Includes many real-world examples with urban planning environmental and social justice foci. Presents new discussions examples and lab materials on open-source GIS projects. Includes lab activities and data available for download from Support Materials. Junior and senior level undergraduate students taking courses in remote sensing and GIS applications studying in the fields of Geography Environmental Sciences Computer Science Urban Studies Public Health and Social Disciplines as well as researchers and academics in the same fields will all benefit from the information provided in the updated version of this book. | GIS An Introduction to Mapping Technologies Second Edition

GBP 89.99
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The IACUC Administrator's Guide to Animal Program Management

The IACUC Administrator's Guide to Animal Program Management

The IACUC Administrator’s Guide to Animal Program Management supports IACUC administrators who assist with developing managing and overseeing a program of animal care and animal use. It provides many options and possibilities for specific operational practices (e. g. how to build a well-functioning IACUC what a functional protocol template looks like) to satisfy regulatory requirements. The material provided is a compilation of several years of Best Practices (BP) meetings among IACUC administrators across the country. The BP meetings included representatives from the NIH/OLAW AAALAC and the USDA whose presence and dialogue assured the BP discussion met or exceeded all regulatory or accreditation minimum standards. BP meeting attendees from private public governmental and academic organizations have helped to shape and develop the information offered herein. It is through the insight of several hundred colleagues—their successes as well as their failures—that the authors have distilled suggestions and considerations for your local animal care and use program. This handbook complements other useful references and manuals regarding programmatic function—it is not intended to replace them. The primary difference you will find is the transparent and open nature of describing processes that have been time tested and proven to help you and your organization satisfy the regulatory requirements. | The IACUC Administrator's Guide to Animal Program Management

GBP 48.99
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Introduction to Electromagnetism From Coulomb to Maxwell

Introduction to Electromagnetism From Coulomb to Maxwell

This edition aims to expand on the first edition and take the reader through to the wave equation on coaxial cable and free-space by using Maxwell’s equations. The new chapters include time varying signals and fundamentals of Maxwell's equations. This book will introduce and discuss electromagnetic fields in an accessible manner. The author explains electroconductive fields and develops ideas relating to signal propagation and develops Maxwell’s equations and applies them to propagation in a planar optical waveguide. The first of the new chapters introduces the idea of a travelling wave by considering the variation of voltage along a coaxial line. This concept will be used in the second new chapter which solves Maxwell’s equations in free-space and then applies them to a planar optical waveguide in the third new chapter. As this is an area that most students find difficult it links back to the earlier chapters to aid understanding. This book is intended for first- and second-year electrical and electronic undergraduates and can also be used for undergraduates in mechanical engineering computing and physics. The book includes examples and homework problems. Introduces and examines electrostatic fields in an accessible manner Explains electroconductive fields Develops ideas relating to signal propagation Examines Maxwell’s equations and relates them to propagation in a planar optical waveguide Martin Sibley recently retired after 33 years of teaching at the University of Huddersfield. He has a PhD from Huddersfield Polytechnic in Preamplifier Design for Optical Receivers. He started his career in academia in 1986 having spent 3 years as a postgraduate student and then 2 years as a British Telecom-funded research fellow. His research work had a strong bias to the practical implementation of research and he taught electromagnetism and communications at all levels since 1986. Dr. Sibley finished his academic career as a Reader in Communications School of Computing and Engineering University of Huddersfield. He has authored five books and published over 80 research papers. | Introduction to Electromagnetism From Coulomb to Maxwell

GBP 44.99
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The Cloud in IoT-enabled Spaces

The Cloud in IoT-enabled Spaces

The Cloud in IoT-enabled Spaces addresses major issues and challenges in IoT-based solutions proposed for the Cloud. It paves the way for IoT-enabled spaces in the next generation cloud computing paradigm and opens the door for further innovative ideas. Topics include Cloud-based optimization in the IoT era scheduling and routing medium access data caching secure access uncertainty home automation machine learning in wearable devices energy monitoring and plant phenotyping in farming. Smart spaces are solutions where Internet of Things (IoT)-enabling technologies have been employed towards further advances in the lifestyle. It tightly integrates with the existing Cloud infrastructure to impact several fields in academia and industry. The Cloud in IoT-enabled Spaces provides an overview of the issues around small spaces and proposes the most up-to-date alternatives and solutions. The objective is to pave the way for IoT-enabled spaces in the next-generation Cloud computing and open the door for further innovative ideas.

GBP 42.99
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A Transition to Proof An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

A Transition to Proof An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

A Transition to Proof: An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics describes writing proofs as a creative process. There is a lot that goes into creating a mathematical proof before writing it. Ample discussion of how to figure out the nuts and bolts' of the proof takes place: thought processes scratch work and ways to attack problems. Readers will learn not just how to write mathematics but also how to do mathematics. They will then learn to communicate mathematics effectively. The text emphasizes the creativity intuition and correct mathematical exposition as it prepares students for courses beyond the calculus sequence. The author urges readers to work to define their mathematical voices. This is done with style tips and strict mathematical do’s and don’ts which are presented in eye-catching text-boxes throughout the text. The end result enables readers to fully understand the fundamentals of proof. Features:The text is aimed at transition courses preparing students to take analysis Promotes creativity intuition and accuracy in expositionThe language of proof is established in the first two chapters which cover logic and set theoryIncludes chapters on cardinality and introductory topology | A Transition to Proof An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

GBP 42.99
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Child Development with the D-score

Child Development with the D-score

Children learn to walk speak and think at an astonishing pace. The D-score presents a unified framework that places children and their developmental milestones from different tools onto the same scale enabling comparisons in child development across populations groups and individuals. This pioneering text explains why we need the D-score how we construct it and how we calculate it. It will be of interest not just to professionals in child development but also to policymakers in international settings and to data scientists. Open Plus Books are published on an F1000-powered open research platform where they can be amended updated and extended in addition to being published as a print and open access ebook. The Open Plus Book version of this book available at gatesopenresearch. org/dscore and the Open Access version of this book available at www. taylorfrancis. com have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. For more information about Open Plus Books go to www. routledge. com and for F1000 go to f1000. com. | Child Development with the D-score

GBP 16.99
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Introductory Biomedical Imaging Principles and Practice from Microscopy to MRI

Introductory Biomedical Imaging Principles and Practice from Microscopy to MRI

Imaging is everywhere. We use our eyes to see and cameras to take pictures. Scientists use microscopes and telescopes to peer into cells and out to space. Doctors use ultrasound X-rays radioisotopes and MRI to look inside our bodies. If you are curious about imaging open this textbook to learn the fundamentals. Imaging is a powerful tool in fundamental and applied scientific research and also plays a crucial role in medical diagnostics treatment and research. This undergraduate textbook introduces cutting-edge imaging techniques and the physics underlying them. Elementary concepts from electromagnetism optics and modern physics are used to explain prominent forms of light microscopy as well as endoscopy ultrasound projection radiography and computed tomography radionuclide imaging and magnetic resonance imaging. This textbook also covers digital image processing and analysis. Theoretical principles are reinforced with illustrative homework problems applications activities and experiments and by emphasizing recurring themes including the effects of resolution contrast and noise on image quality. Readers will learn imaging fundamentals diagnostic capabilities and strengths and weaknesses of techniques. This textbook had its genesis and has been vetted in a Biomedical Imaging course at Lewis & Clark College in Portland OR and is designed to facilitate the teaching of similar courses at other institutions. It is unique in its coverage of both optical microscopy and medical imaging at an intermediate level and exceptional in its coverage of material at several levels of sophistication. | Introductory Biomedical Imaging Principles and Practice from Microscopy to MRI

GBP 105.00
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An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics From Facts to Formalism

An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics From Facts to Formalism

The core content of even the most intricate intellectual edifices is often a simple fact or idea. So is it with quantum mechanics; the entire mathematical fabric of the formal description of quantum mechanics stems essentially from the fact that quantum probabilities interfere (i. e. from the superposition principle). This book is dedicated to substantiating this claim. In the process the book tries to demonstrate how the factual content of quantum mechanics can be transcribed in the formal language of vector spaces and linear transformations by disentangling the empirical content from the usual formal description. More importantly it tries to bring out what this transcription achieves. The book uses a pedagogic strategy which reverse engineers the postulates of quantum mechanics to device a schematic outline of the empirical content of quantum mechanics from which the postulates are then reconstructed step by step. This strategy is adopted to avoid the disconcerting details of actual experiments (however simplified) to spare the beginner of issues that lurk in the fragile foundations of the subject. In the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics the key idea is measurement. But measurement carries an entirely different meaning from the connotation that the term carries elsewhere in physics. This book strives to underline this as strongly as possible. The book is intended as an undergraduate text for a first course in quantum mechanics. Since the book is self contained it may also be used by enthusiastic outsiders interested to get a glimpse of the core content of the subject. Features: Demonstrates why linear algebra is the appropriate mathematical language for quantum mechanics. Uses a reconstructive approach to motivate the postulates of quantum mechanics. Builds the vocabulary of quantum mechanics by showing how the entire body of its conceptual ingredients can be constructed from the single notion of quantum measurement. | An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics From Facts to Formalism

GBP 105.00
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Introduction to Spintronics

Introduction to Spintronics

Introduction to Spintronics provides an accessible organized and progressive presentation of the quantum mechanical concept of spin and the technology of using it to store process and communicate information. Fully updated and expanded to 18 chapters this Second Edition:Reflects the explosion of study in spin-related physics addressing seven important physical phenomena with spintronic device applicationsDiscusses the recently discovered field of spintronics without magnetism which allows one to manipulate spin currents by purely electrical meansExplores lateral spin-orbit interaction and its many nuances as well as the possibility to implement spin polarizers and analyzers using quantum point contactsIntroduces the concept of single-domain-nanomagnet-based computing an ultra-energy-efficient approach to compute and store information using nanomagnets offering a practical rendition of single-spin logic architecture ideas and an alternative to transistor-based computing hardwareFeatures many new drill problems and includes a solution manual and figure slides with qualifying course adoptionStill the only known spintronics textbook written in English Introduction to Spintronics Second Edition is a must read for those interested in the science and technology of storing processing and communicating information via the spin degree of freedom of electrons.

GBP 48.99
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Introduction to Renewable Power Systems and the Environment with R

Introduction to Renewable Power Systems and the Environment with R

Introduction to Renewable Power Systems and the Environment with R showcases the fundamentals of electrical power systems while examining their relationships with the environment. To address the broad range of interrelated problems that come together when generating electricity this reference guide ties together multiple engineering disciplines with applied sciences. The author merges chapters on thermodynamics electricity and environmental systems to make learning fluid and comfortable for students with different backgrounds. Additionally this book provides users with the opportunity to execute computer examples and exercises that use the open source R system. Functions of the renpow R package have been described and used in this book in the context of specific examples. The author lays out a clear understanding of how electricity is produced around the world and focuses on the shift from carbon-based energy conversions to other forms including renewables. Each energy conversion system is approached both theoretically and practically to provide a comprehensive guide. Electrical circuits are introduced from the simplest circumstances of direct current (DC) progressing to more complex alternating current (AC) circuits single phase and three-phase and electromagnetic devices including generators and transformers. Thermodynamics are employed to understand heat engines and a variety of processes in electrochemical energy conversion such as fuel cells. The book emphasizes the most prevalent renewable energy conversions in use today: hydroelectrical wind and solar. This book is an invaluable for students as a resource to help them understand those aspects of environment systems that motivate the development and utilization of renewable power systems technology.

GBP 44.99
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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes Fifth Edition

Introduction to Environmental Toxicology Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes Fifth Edition

The fifth edition includes new sections on the use of adverse outcome pathways how climate change changes how we think about toxicology and a new chapter on contaminants of emerging concern. Additional information is provided on the derivation of exposure-response curves to describe toxicity and they are compared to the use of hypothesis testing. The text is unified around the theme of describing the entire cause-effect pathway from the importance of chemical structure in determining exposure and interaction with receptors to the use of complex systems and hierarchical patch dynamic theory to describe effects to landscapes. | Introduction to Environmental Toxicology Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes Fifth Edition

GBP 110.00
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Introduction to Scheduling

Introduction to Scheduling

Full of practical examples Introduction to Scheduling presents the basic concepts and methods fundamental results and recent developments of scheduling theory. With contributions from highly respected experts it provides self-contained easy-to-follow yet rigorous presentations of the material. The book first classifies scheduling problems and their complexity and then presents examples that demonstrate successful techniques for the design of efficient approximation algorithms. It also discusses classical problems such as the famous makespan minimization problem as well as more recent advances such as energy-efficient scheduling algorithms. After focusing on job scheduling problems that encompass independent and possibly parallel jobs the text moves on to a practical application of cyclic scheduling for the synthesis of embedded systems. It also proves that efficient schedules can be derived in the context of steady-state scheduling. Subsequent chapters discuss scheduling large and computer-intensive applications on parallel resources illustrate different approaches of multi-objective scheduling and show how to compare the performance of stochastic task-resource systems. The final chapter assesses the impact of platform models on scheduling techniques. From the basics to advanced topics and platform models this volume provides a thorough introduction to the field. It reviews classical methods explores more contemporary models and shows how the techniques and algorithms are used in practice.

GBP 69.99
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From Atoms to Galaxies A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness

From Atoms to Galaxies A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness

From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness teaches heightened scientific acuity as it educates students about the physical world and gives them answers to questions large and small. Written by Sadri Hassani the author of several mathematical physics textbooks this work covers the essentials of modern physics in a way that is as thorough as it is compelling and accessible. Some of you might want to know …. How did Galileo come to think about the first law of motion?. Did Newton actually discover gravity by way of an apple and an accident?Or maybe you have mulled over…. Is it possible for Santa Claus to deliver all his toys? . Is it possible to prove that Elvis does not visit Graceland every midnight?Or perhaps you’ve even wondered …. If ancient Taoism really parallels modern physics? . If psychoanalysis can actually be called a science? . How it is that some philosophies of science may imply that a 650-year-old woman can give birth to a child? No Advanced Mathematics RequiredA primary textbook for undergraduate students not majoring in physics From Atoms to Galaxies examines physical laws and their consequences from a conceptual perspective that requires no advanced mathematics. It explains quantum physics relativity nuclear and particle physics gauge theory quantum field theory quarks and leptons and cosmology. Encouraging students to subscribe to proven causation rather than dramatic speculation the book: Defines the often obscured difference between science and technology discussing how this confusion taints both common culture and academic rigor Explores the various philosophies of science demonstrating how errors in our understanding of scientific principles can adversely impact scientific awareness Exposes how pseudoscience and New Age mysticism advance unproven conjectures as dangerous alternatives to proven science Based on courses taught by the author for over 15 years this textbook has been developed to raise the scientific awareness of the untrained reader who lacks a technical or mathematical background. To accomplish this the book lays the foundation of the laws that govern our universe in a nontechnical way emphasizing topics that excite the mind namely those taken from modern physics and exposing the abuses made of them by the New Age gurus and other mystagogues. It outlines the methods developed by physicists for the scientific investigation of nature and contrasts them with those developed by the outsiders who claim to be the owners of scientific methodology. Each chapter includes essays which use the material developed in that chapter to debunk misconceptions clarify the nature of science and explore the history of physics as it relates to the development of ideas. Noting the damage incurred by confusing science and technology the book strives to help the reader to emphatically demarcate the two while clearly demonstrating that science is the only element capable of advancing technology. | From Atoms to Galaxies A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness

GBP 56.99
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