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CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices

CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices

Let food be your medicine medicine your food. Hippocrates 2400 B. C. When the Father of Medicine uttered those famous words spices were as important for medicine embalming preserving food and masking bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts that spices such as capsicum cinnamon garlic ginger onion and turmeric will assume relatively more medicinal importance again as the economic costs and knowledge of the side-effects of prescription pharmaceuticals increase. After all each spice contains thousands of useful phytochemicals. Pharmaceuticals usually contain only one or two. Discover the Science behind the FolkloreSpices are important medicines that have withstood the empirical tests of millennia. Nearly 5 000 years ago Charak the father of Ayurvedic medicine claimed that garlic lightens the blood reduces tumors and is an aphrodisiac tonic. Today scientists say it thins the blood prevents cancer and increases libido. For centuries people worldwide have used spices to cure a myriad of ailments and to preserve foods. Now science is proving that these spices may preserve us with their antioxidant and antiseptic activities. Organized by scientific name the CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices provides the science behind the folklore of over 60 popular spices. For each spice it lists:Scientific nameCommon nameMedicinal activities and indicationsMultiple activitiesOther uses especially culinaryCultivationChemistryImportant phytochemical constituents and their activitiesThe handbook also includes market and import data culinary uses ecology and cultural information and discusses at length the use of spices as antiseptics and antioxidants.

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Handbook of Spices Seasonings and Flavorings

Handbook of Spices Seasonings and Flavorings

An A to Z Catalog of Innovative Spices and Flavorings Designed to be a practical tool for the many diverse professionals who develop and market foods the Handbook of Spices Seasonings and Flavorings combines technical information about spices—forms varieties properties applications and quality specifications — with information about trends spice history and the culture behind their cuisines. The book codifies the vast technical and culinary knowledge for the many professionals who develop and market foods. While many reference books on spices include alphabetized descriptions the similarity between this book and others ends there. More than just a list of spices this book covers each spice’s varieties forms and the chemical components that typify its flavor and color. The author includes a description of spice properties both chemical and sensory and the culinary information that will aid in product development. She also explains how each spice is used around the world lists the popular global spice blends that contain the spice describes each spice’s folklore and traditional medicine usage and provides translations of each spice’s name in global languages. New to this edition is coverage of spice labeling and a chapter on commercial seasoning formulas. Going beyond the scope of most spice books this reference describes ingredients found among the world’s cuisines that are essential in providing flavors textures colors and nutritional value to foods. It explores how these ingredients are commonly used with spices to create authentic or new flavors. The author has created a complete reference book that includes traditionally popular spices and flavorings as well as those that are emerging in the US to create authentic or fusion products. Designed to help you meet the challenges and demands of today’s dynamic marketplace this book is a complete guide to developing and marketing successful products.

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Cinnamon and Cassia The Genus Cinnamomum

Cinnamon and Cassia The Genus Cinnamomum

Cinnamon and Cassia the Spices of Life together constitute one of the most widely used group of spices. A comprehensive volume Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum explores in detail Srilankan cinnamon Chinese cassia Indonesian cassia Indian cassia camphor and also the important related and useful spices of Cinnamomum. The introductory chapter depicts the history of these spices followed by a detailed analysis of botany and crop improvement that examines taxonomy morphology embryology reproduction and propagation. A chapter on chemistry details the unique composition of cinnamon and cassia; it precedes an explanation of crop management harvesting and processing of Srilankan cinnamon. This book points out that Vietnamese and Chinese cassia are the same with differences only in harvesting and processing. It also includes chapters on Indian and Indonesian varieties of cassia along with overviews of the camphor tree and coverage of cinnamon and cassia pharmacology toxicology end uses economics and marketing. The volume concludes with an informative chapter on other economically useful species of Cinnamomum. Written by a panel of experts from throughout Asia this volume is the only comprehensive monograph on these spices benefiting those engaged in study cultivation marketing processing and product development. | Cinnamon and Cassia The Genus Cinnamomum

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Fish Swimming in Turbulent Waters Hydraulic Engineering Guidelines to assist Upstream Passage of Small-Bodied Fish Species in Standard Box

Fish Swimming in Turbulent Waters Hydraulic Engineering Guidelines to assist Upstream Passage of Small-Bodied Fish Species in Standard Box

Low-level river crossings including culverts are important for delivering a range of valuable socioeconomic services including transportation and hydrological control. These structures are also known to have negative impacts on freshwater river system morphology and ecology including the blockage of upstream fish passage particularly small-body-mass fish species. Given the enormous environmental problems created by road crossings new hydraulic engineering guidelines are proposed for fish-friendly multi-cell box culvert designs. The focus of these guidelines is on smooth box culverts without appurtenance with a novel approach based upon three basic concepts: (I) the culvert design is optimized for fish passage for small to medium water discharges and for flood capacity for larger discharges (II) low-velocity zones are provided along the wetted perimeter in the culvert barrel and quantified in terms of a fraction of the wetted flow area where the local longitudinal velocity is less than a characteristic fish speed linked to swimming performances of targeted fish species and (III) the culvert barrel is smooth without any other form of boundary treatment and appurtenance. The present monograph develops a number of practical considerations in particular relevant to box culvert operations for less-than-design discharges. It is argued that upstream fish passage capabilities would imply a revised approach to maintenance in part linked to the targeted fish species. This reference work is authored for civil and environmental engineers as well as biology and ecology scientists interested in culvert design. While the book is aimed to professionals the material is also lectured in postgraduate courses and in professional short courses. | Fish Swimming in Turbulent Waters Hydraulic Engineering Guidelines to assist Upstream Passage of Small-Bodied Fish Species in Standard Box

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Cardamom The Genus Elettaria

Cardamom The Genus Elettaria

Cardamom otherwise known as Malabar cardamom true cardamom or small cardamom second only to pepper in its importance during the Renaissance period is often qualified as the Queen of Spices because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. The Western Ghat forest of the Malabar coast India is the center of origin and diversity for cardamom and it might have been nature's design that the King and Queen of spices (black pepper and cardamom) originated in the same forest. This volume contains sixteen chapters fourteen on cardamom and one each on large cardamom and false cardamoms. All aspects of the cardamom crop have been covered in this volume and each chapter is written by experts in their respective fields. This volume is visualized as both a textbook and reference work for scientists and students of horticulture plantation crops botany and related fields and will go on to serve as the main reference volume on cardamom for many years to come. | Cardamom The Genus Elettaria

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Anthocyanins in Fruits Vegetables and Grains

Anthocyanins in Fruits Vegetables and Grains

This text is a comprehensive reference covering the chemistry physiology chemotaxonomy biotechnology and food technology aspects of the anthocyanins. Topics discussed include types of anthocyanins structural transformations colour stabilization and intensification factors biosynthesis and intensification factors biosynthesis analysis and functions of anthocyanins. An in-depth review of the literature discussing anthocyanins of fruits cereals legumes roots tubers bulbs cole crops oilseeds herbs spices and minor crops is included as well | Anthocyanins in Fruits Vegetables and Grains

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Electromagnetic Compatibility in Medical Equipment A Guide for Designers and Installers

Electromagnetic Compatibility in Medical Equipment A Guide for Designers and Installers

Co-published with the IEEE Press this book is a practical hands-on guide to EMC issues for medical device designers and installers. It addresses electromagnetic interference and covers the basics of EMC design physics and installation minimizing theory and concentrating upon the correct way to ground and shield. Covering EMC from the inside out the book provides the basics of electronics discusses and evaluates problems and common causes and explores effective remedial techniques at three levels: circuit box and interconnect. It contains appendices that provide important reference material such as constants and conversion factors. | Electromagnetic Compatibility in Medical Equipment A Guide for Designers and Installers

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Hands-On Data Science for Librarians

Hands-On Data Science for Librarians

Librarians understand the need to store use and analyze data related to their collection patrons and institution and there has been consistent interest over the last 10 years to improve data management analysis and visualization skills within the profession. However librarians find it difficult to move from out-of-the-box proprietary software applications to the skills necessary to perform the range of data science actions in code. This book will focus on teaching R through relevant examples and skills that librarians need in their day-to-day lives that includes visualizations but goes much further to include web scraping working with maps creating interactive reports machine learning and others. While there’s a place for theory ethics and statistical methods librarians need a tool to help them acquire enough facility with R to utilize data science skills in their daily work no matter what type of library they work at (academic public or special). By walking through each skill and its application to library work before walking the reader through each line of code this book will support librarians who want to apply data science in their daily work. Hands-On Data Science for Librarians is intended for librarians (and other information professionals) in any library type (public academic or special) as well as graduate students in library and information science (LIS). Key Features: Only data science book available geared toward librarians that includes step-by-step code examples Examples include all library types (public academic special) Relevant datasets Accessible to non-technical professionals Focused on job skills and their applications

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Models for Design Electrical Calculations for Industrial Plants

Models for Design Electrical Calculations for Industrial Plants

This book instructs the reader on how to size a network’s equipment and address requirements for fast-transient loads (kiloampere loads that last for several minutes). It explores specific calculations used to design equipment for plants. The chapters discuss economic design methods and dynamic-load requirements for electrical equipment. New motor thermal models are developed and power-cable thermal models are also covered. Furthermore it presents universal plant-load breakdown. | Models for Design Electrical Calculations for Industrial Plants

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Emergency Care for Birds A Guide for Veterinary Professionals

Emergency Care for Birds A Guide for Veterinary Professionals

Due to their often small size and unique physical characteristics birds can deteriorate rapidly in the event of illness and injury. Timely intervention in the event of clinical signs is therefore essential for an optimal prognosis. Authored by avian veterinarian Rob van Zon this concise practical guide will help veterinary professionals to provide first aid and emergency care for birds as well as to instruct clients on providing basic first aid when they are unable to get to the clinic. This full-color book packed with photographs and anatomy drawings includes instructions for veterinary professionals on stabilizing sick avian patients and management of many specific emergency situations at the veterinary clinic. This includes guidance for those presented with a moribund critically ill patient i. e. recognizing and treating hypothermia hypoxia hypovolemia and hypoglycemia. The book also lists of alarming signs of disease and toxic plants and includes clinical procedures an emergency drug formulary and bandaging techniques. Finally it offers guidance to veterinarians giving advice to bird owners for first aid at home. | Emergency Care for Birds A Guide for Veterinary Professionals

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Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities

Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities

The development and application of assistive technology can help those with reduced abilities improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on others. Written in layman’s terms Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities provides research and information on assistive technologies for non-technical people. While it highlights various mobility and manipulative technologies with the exception of specific examples within the text it keeps technical terminology equations and software details to a minimum. It presents technical material in a digestible way for people with reduced abilities as well as for their caregivers. Each chapter covers a specific technology and starts with a general introduction of that technology followed by the technical details and an assessment from the user’s viewpoint. This includes the user benefits and suitability cost reliability and required infrastructure. The chapter also provides illustrations or photographs of the devices and identifies shortcomings current research related to the technology and possible development opportunities. Each chapter provides the range of specifications for the equipment and includes a list of manufacturers. Discusses user advantages and conditions Examines technologies for robotic wheelchairs and prostheses Helps a clinician or user understand the different devices that support people with disabilities This book provides clinicians users and engineers with the details of different technologies and also includes a guide to the technology that underpins each of these devices making it easier for people to understand the devices. References are also included for scientists designers and other tech-savvy professionals interested in further information.

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Psychology for Sustainability

Psychology for Sustainability

Psychology for Sustainability applies psychological science to so-called environmental problems that manifest when human behavior disrupts and degrades natural systems. Drawing on environmental psychology ecopsychology conservation psychology and related disciplines the authors provide an extensive review of relevant theory and research in a lively and easy-to-read style. This edition represents a substantial revision and expansion spurred by a burgeoning body of research and by global ecological political and social developments. Particular attention is paid to environmental justice and collective action for systems change. More than one-third of the content is entirely new and there are more than nine hundred new references. This edition also features a new full-color design and over two hundred full-color figures tables and photos. Timely topics include climate change biodiversity loss environmental racism Indigenous perspectives social media and COVID-19 and other pandemics. Content retained from the previous edition has been updated throughout. The twelve chapters are organized into four parts: What on Earth Are We Doing includes a prologue on psychology as a sustainability science followed by three chapters that provide an overview of the ecological crisis and its historical origins and a vision for a sustainable future. Psychology for a Sustainable Future encompasses five chapters on research methods theory and findings pertinent to understanding and shifting unsustainable behavior. What’s Good for the Planet is Good for Us includes two chapters that address the reciprocal relationship between planetary and human health. Being the Change We Want to See introduces two new chapters to inspire readers to take what they have learned and apply it as changemakers in the world. The first is about collective action for systemic change. The second presents a positive psychology perspective on how to tackle the ecological crisis in a way that promotes wellbeing and resilience and is personally meaningful and fulfilling. Carefully tailored to the length of a standard college semester Psychology for Sustainability is essential reading for courses on sustainability across disciplines. It will be invaluable to people outside academia as well including policymakers legislators and those working on sustainable communities. The text is also supplemented with online resources for instructors.

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Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka

Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan medicinal system predominantly utilizes herbs and spices for the treatment of various ailments. This is mostly because Sri Lanka is a tropical country a biodiverse hot-spot blessed with a plethora of flora and fauna. Traditional Herbal Remedies of Sri Lanka looks at the traditional medicinal practices of the country that utilize plant material from a cultural philosophical and scientific perspective. When it comes to the scientific aspects several Sri Lankan herbs have been in the spotlight for possessing bioactive constituents with promising therapeutic effects. It is hoped that these will be considered as strong candidates to combat currently prevailing global disease conditions. Key Features:Reveals the science behind the traditional wisdom passed down in Sri Lanka’s long history of using herbal medicinesEmphasizes the increasing global interest in botanical drugsReviews the hot topic of Sri Lankan herbs which possess bioactive constituents and have promising therapeutic effectsAids the international natural product communities to better understand the herbal resources in Sri Lanka

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Intercultural Communication for Global Business How Leaders Communicate for Success

Intercultural Communication for Global Business How Leaders Communicate for Success

As concise and practical as ever this new edition brings together principles and new theories in intercultural communication focusing on communication as the foundation for management and global leadership. Grounded in the need for building awareness and knowledge practicing mindfulness and then working on skill development this text examines the concepts associated with understanding culture and communication in the global business environment to help readers: understand intercultural communication processes; improve self-awareness and communication in intercultural settings; expand skills in identifying analyzing and solving intercultural communication challenges at work; and evaluate whether one’s communication has been effective. This fully updated new edition also includes completely updated case studies with an increased emphasis on non-US perspectives to show real-world applications across the globe. Richly illustrated with new examples and activities this text is the ideal companion for any business student or manager dedicated to communicating more effectively in a globalized society. | Intercultural Communication for Global Business How Leaders Communicate for Success

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Integrative Therapies for Depression Redefining Models for Assessment Treatment and Prevention

Integrative Therapies for Depression Redefining Models for Assessment Treatment and Prevention

Integrative Therapies for Depression: Redefining Models for Assessment Treatment and Prevention summarizes emerging theories and research findings on various nonpharmaceutical therapies to treat mood disorders. Supported by the review of nearly 3000 scientific studies the book describes the concepts of inflammation genetics hormonal imbalance gastrointestinal conditions environmental stress and nutritional deficiencies and their possible link to the pathogenesis of mood disorders. It also examines findings on various nonpharmaceutical therapies used to treat mood disorders including vitamins botanicals and other natural products as well as exercise stress reduction bright light mind-body practices and spiritual approaches. Also covered are evidence-based approaches to integrative management of mood disorders in pregnant women adolescents and the elderly. Separating facts from fiction the book provides practical information that clinicians can implement and share with their patients. The book fills a significant gap in the conventional model of therapeutics for mood disorders. It is a valuable resource for psychiatrists psychologists family therapists and all other clinicians who devote their days to caring for those afflicted with depression. | Integrative Therapies for Depression Redefining Models for Assessment Treatment and Prevention

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Project Management for Research A Guide for Graduate Students

Project Management for Research A Guide for Graduate Students

Graduate research is a complicated process which many undergraduate students aspire to undertake. The complexity of the process can lead to failures for even the most brilliant students. Success at the graduate research level requires not only a high level of intellectual ability but also a high level of project management skills. Unfortunately many graduate students have trouble planning and implementing their research. Project Management for Research: A Guide for Graduate Students reflects the needs of today’s graduate students. All graduate students need mentoring and management guidance that has little to do with their actual classroom performance. Graduate students do a better job with their research programs if a self-paced guide is available to them. This book provides such a guide. It covers topics ranging from how to select an appropriate research problem to how to schedule and execute research tasks. The authors take a project management approach to planning and implementing graduate research in any discipline. They use a conversational tone to address the individual graduate student. This book helps graduate students and advisors answer most of the basic questions of conducting and presenting graduate research thereby alleviating frustration on the part of both student and advisor. It presents specific guidelines and examples throughout the text along with more detailed examples in reader-friendly appendices at the end. By being more organized and prepared to handle basic research management functions graduate students along with their advisors will have more time for actual intellectual mentoring and knowledge transfer resulting in a more rewarding research experience. | Project Management for Research A Guide for Graduate Students

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Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

A selection of articles presented at the Eighth Lukacs Symposium held at the Bowling Green State University Ohio. They discuss consistency and accuracy of the sequential bootstrap hypothesis testing geometry in multivariate analysis the classical extreme value model the analysis of cross-classified data diffusion models for neural activity estimation with quadratic loss econometrics higher order asymptotics pre- and post-limit theorems and more. | Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

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Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

How do you prevent a critical care nurse from accidentally delivering a morphine overdose to an ill patient? Or ensure that people don't insert their arm into a hydraulic mulcher? And what about enabling trapped airline passengers to escape safely in an emergency? Product designers and engineers face myriad such questions every day. Failure to answer them correctly can result in product designs that lead to injury or even death due to use error. Historically designers and engineers have searched for answers by sifting through complicated safety standards or obscure industry guidance documents. Designing for Safe Use is the first comprehensive source of safety-focused design principles for product developers working in any industry. Inside you’ll find 100 principles that help ensure safe interactions with products as varied as baby strollers stepladders chainsaws automobiles apps medication packaging and even airliners. You’ll discover how protective features such as blade guards roll bars confirmation screens antimicrobial coatings and functional groupings can protect against a wide range of dangerous hazards including sharp edges that can lacerate top-heavy items that can roll over and crush fumes that can poison and small parts that can pose a choking hazard. Special book features include: Concise illustrated descriptions of design principles Sample product designs that illustrate the book’s guidelines and exemplify best practices Literature references for readers interested in learning more about specific hazards and protective measures Statistics on the number of injuries that have arisen in the past due to causes that might be eliminated by applying the principles in the book Despite its serious subject matter the book’s friendly tone surprising anecdotes bold visuals and occasional attempts at dry humor will keep you interested in the art and science of making products safer. Whether you read the book cover-to-cover or jump around the book’s relatable and practical approach will help you learn a lot about making products safe. Designing for Safe Use is a primer that will spark in readers a strong appreciation for the need to design safety into products. This reference is for designers engineers and students who seek a broad knowledge of safe design solutions. . | Designing for Safe Use 100 Principles for Making Products Safer

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Research Methodologies for Beginners

Research Methodologies for Beginners

This textbook introduces the general points of view of research methodology in the scientific and engineering fields of studies and presents an overview of the technical and professional communication needed for article publication in journals. It comprises several practice exercises that will give beginners the confidence to move on the communicative activities. Every chapter provides problem sets that will help readers check their understanding of each concept. The book will also help readers formulate specific research topics research questions and hypotheses; conduct literature reviews relevant to the research topics; develop applicable research methodologies; and write and present their research outlining the key elements of the proposed projects. It is very useful for students and researchers opting for a course on research methodology and for seminars at undergraduate and graduate levels. | Research Methodologies for Beginners

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Literature for Young Adults Books (and More) for Contemporary Readers

Literature for Young Adults Books (and More) for Contemporary Readers

Now in its second edition this book explores a great variety of genres and formats of young adult literature while placing special emphasis on contemporary works with nontraditional themes protagonists and literary conventions that are well suited to young adult readers. It looks at the ways in which contemporary readers can access literature and share the works they're reading and it shows teachers the resources that are available especially online for choosing and using good literature in the classroom and for recommending books for their students’ personal reading. In addition to traditional genre chapters this book includes chapters on literary nonfiction; poetry short stories and drama; and film. Graphic novels diversity issues and uses of technology are also included throughout the text. The book's discussion of literary language—including traditional elements as well as metafictive terms—enables readers to share in a literary conversation with their peers (and others) when communicating about books. This book is an essential resource for preservice educators to help young adults understand and appreciate the excellent literature that is available to them. New to the second edition: New popular authors books and movies with a greater focus on diversity of literature Updated coverage of new trends such as metafiction a renewed focus on nonfiction and retellings of canonical works Increased attention to graphic novels and multimodal texts throughout the book eResources with downloadable materials including book lists awards lists and Focus Questions | Literature for Young Adults Books (and More) for Contemporary Readers

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Pediatric Nutrition for Dietitians

Pediatric Nutrition for Dietitians

Pediatric Nutrition for Dietitians is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate dietetics students and an invaluable resource for all dietitians working with children. The book discusses specific nutrient needs of each age group from infancy to adolescence in detail with a focus on the key components of nutrition assessment and intervention. Disease-specific chapters describe the common nutrient-related conditions in childhood and follow the ADIME format used in clinical practice. These chapters are written by clinical experts consisting of a combination of physicians and dietitians. Each disease-specific chapter ends with an ADIME table summarizing nutritional care for the specific population and serves as a quick guide for managing patients. This book provides dietitians with the nutrition assessment and intervention tools needed to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of pediatric nutrition and provide expert nutrition care regardless of the situation.

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Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers

Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers

Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers gives mechanical engineers convenient access to the essential problem solving tools that they use each day. It covers applications employed in many different facets of mechanical engineering from basic through advanced to ensure that you will easily find answers you need in this handy guide. For the engineer venturing out of familiar territory the chapters cover fundamentals like physical constants derivatives integrals Fourier transforms Bessel functions and Legendre functions. For the experts it includes thorough sections on the more advanced topics of partial differential equations approximation methods and numerical methods often used in applications. The guide reviews statistics for analyzing engineering data and making inferences so professionals can extract useful information even with the presence of randomness and uncertainty. The convenient Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers is an indispensable summary of mathematics processes needed by engineers.

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Solar Heating Systems for Houses A Design Handbook for Solar Combisystems

Solar Heating Systems for Houses A Design Handbook for Solar Combisystems

The use of solar collectors for domestic hot water over the past 20 years has demonstrated that solar heating systems are now founded on a reliable and mature technology. However the development of similar but more complex systems to provide both domestic hot water and space heating (solar combisystems) resulted in a diverse range of different designs that were not carefully optimized to reflect local climate and practice. Application of energy-efficient building strategies such as improved thermal insulation and use of low temperature heat supply systems is becoming increasingly common. This trend combined with growing environmental awareness and the subsidies available in certain countries favours an increase in market share for solar combisystems. The need for guidelines in selecting the appropriate system and designing this system according to the specific needs of the building and the local environment is therefore now increasingly pressing. This book fills that need. | Solar Heating Systems for Houses A Design Handbook for Solar Combisystems

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Remote Sensing for Sustainability

Remote Sensing for Sustainability

Driven by the societal needs and improvement in sensor technology and image processing techniques remote sensing has become an essential geospatial tool for understanding the Earth and managing Human-Earth interactions. Remote Sensing for Sustainability introduces the current state of the art remote sensing knowledge integral for monitoring the world’s natural resources and environments managing exposure to natural disasters and man-made risks and helping understand the sustainability and productivity of natural ecosystems. Bridging the gap between remote sensing and sustainability science this book examines theories and methods as well as practical applications of sustainable development for cities using remote sensing; focuses on remote sensing methods and techniques for sustainable natural resources with emphasize on forests; answers questions on how and what the remote sensing methods and techniques can do for the sustainability of environmental systems; and examines the issues of energy use and sustainable energy sources using remote sensing technology in countries such as Germany China the U. S drawing on case studies to demonstrate the applicability of remote sensing techniques. This comprehensive guide which can serve to professors researchers and students alike takes in consideration the United Nations set of sustainable development goals and intends to contribute to the GEO’s Strategic Plan by addressing and exemplifying a number of societal benefit areas of remote sensing data sets methods and techniques for sustainable development.

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