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Game Dev Stories Volume 2 More Interviews About Game Development and Culture

Game Dev Stories Volume 2 More Interviews About Game Development and Culture

Game Dev Stories: Interviews About Game Development and Culture Volumes 1 and 2 are a collection of interviews from renowned author David L. Craddock as he explores all corners of the video game industry. Collected from the author's archives Game Dev Stories gathers conversations with individuals from all corners of the industry: Who they are the paths they paved and their contributions to this multibillion-dollar industry. This text offers viewpoints from well-known individuals like John Romero Tom Hall and Matt Householder. From artists and writers to programmers and designers Game Dev Stories offers amazing insights and understanding to what occurs behind the screens of your favorite games and may help inspire future game developers in pursuing their dreams. Author Bio David L. Craddock writes fiction nonfiction and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man Mortal Kombat and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room and fiction for young adults including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter. | Game Dev Stories Volume 2 More Interviews About Game Development and Culture

GBP 38.99
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Problem Solving for Engineers

Problem Solving for Engineers

Whatever their discipline engineers are routinely called upon to develop solutions to all kinds of problems. To do so effectively they need a systematic and disciplined approach that considers a range of alternatives taking into account all relevant factors before selecting the best solution. In Problem Solving for Engineers David Carmichael demonstrates just such an approach involving problem definition generation of alternative solutions and ultimately the analysis and selection of a preferred solution. David Carmichael introduces the fundamental concepts needed to think systematically and undertake methodical problem solving. He argues that the most rational way to develop a framework for problem solving is by using a systems studies viewpoint. He then outlines systems methodology modeling and the various configurations for analysis synthesis and investigation. Building on this the book details a systematic process for problem solving and demonstrates how problem solving and decision making lie within a systems synthesis configuration. Carefully designed as a self-learning resource the book contains exercises throughout that reinforce the material and encourage readers to think and apply the concepts. It covers decision making in the presence of uncertainty and multiple criteria including that involving sustainability with its blend of economic social and environmental considerations. It also characterizes and tackles the specific problem solving of management planning and design. The book provides for the first time a rational framework for problem solving with an engineering orientation.

GBP 180.00
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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 Python for Science and Engineering

Introduction to Python for Science and Engineering

Series in Computational PhysicsSteven A. Gottlieb and Rubin H. Landau Series Editors Introduction to Python for Science and Engineering This guide offers a quick and incisive introduction to Python programming for anyone. The author has carefully developed a concise approach to using Python in any discipline of science and engineering with plenty of examples practical hints and insider tips. Readers will see why Python is such a widely appealing program and learn the basics of syntax data structures input and output plotting conditionals and loops user-defined functions curve fitting numerical routines animation and visualization. The author teaches by example and assumes no programming background for the reader. David J. Pine is the Silver Professor and Professor of Physics at New York University and Chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He is an elected fellow of the American Physical Society and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and is a Guggenheim Fellow.

GBP 52.99
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Forensic Evidence Management From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom

Forensic Evidence Management From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom

Evidence management has become a crucial component for the law enforcement community. I truly believe this book is essential in assisting criminal investigators and a valuable resource for managing evidence. —Jeremiah Sullivan Chairman Board of Directors Texas Division of the International Association for Identification; Senior Crime Scene Specialist (Retired). Austin Police Department As technology and technical applications continue to advance in the forensic sciences the undertakings at crime scenes have become even more critical. Crime scene investigators must ensure that evidence is properly collected document packaged and stored in a manner that maximizes the ability of laboratories to derive meaning and results from the evidence provided them. Forensic Evidence Management: From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom provides best practices policies for forensic science entities and their employees to maintain chain of custody and evidence integrity throughout the course of evidence collection storage preservation and processing. The focus of the book will be to address the issues related with evidence handling and analysis inside the forensic laboratory in particular and to offer best practices and guidelines from leading forensic experts in the field. Forms of evidence covered include biological chemical trace firearm toolmark fingerprint and a host of others types recovered at crime scenes. The book concludes with a chapter on ethics bias and ethical practices in evidence handling in the field and laboratory analysis. Test Bank and PowerPointTM slides are available for download from the Taylor & Francis ancillary Web site for qualifying course adopters. | Forensic Evidence Management From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom

GBP 62.99
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North America's Natural Wonders

North America's Natural Wonders

Although millions of Americans and international travelers take road trips through North America every year most have no understanding of how the landscape came to be. North America’s Natural Wonders provides everything these travelers need to understand the landscape. Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field it guides readers through the most iconic geologically significant scenery in North America and explains what they are seeing. Volume I focuses on western North America including the Canadian Rockies the Southwest Great Basin and Tetons-Yellowstone Country. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at the glaciers and mountains of Banff National Park the Grand Canyon numerous parks in Utah and the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone. It also features lesser known but equally interesting geologic formations and how to access these sites. Volume II focuses on central and eastern North America including the Appalachians of Virginia and West Virginia the Colorado Rockies Austin-Big Bend Country and the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at the Blue Ridge in Shenandoah National Park Carlsbad Caverns National Park Big Bend National Park Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak the Colorado Mineral Belt Aspen and the Maroon Bells giant salt-cored uplifts of the La Popa Basin Mexico and many others. It also features lesser known but equally interesting geologic formations and how to access these sites. This detailed guide will help the curious layman the rock hound the geology student and the professional geologist understand what they are seeing when they look at a roadcut quarry or landscape. A full understanding of natural formations will enhance the traveler’s experience beyond simple sightseeing. | North America's Natural Wonders

GBP 130.00
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Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition

Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition

Words are our tools and as a minimum we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us. The Need for Precise Terminology Austin (1957 7–8) It follows that for effective and efficient communication people should have or at least understand the same precise terminology. Such terminology is crucial for the advancement of basic theoretical and applied science yet too often there is ambiguity between scientific and common definitions and even discrepancies in the scientific literature. Providing a common ground and platform for precise scientific communication in animal behavior ecology evolution and related branches of biology Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition contains more than 800 new terms and definitions 48 new figures and thousands of additions and improvements. Using a dictionary format to present definitions in a standard easily accessible manner the book’s main body emphasizes conceptual terms rather than anatomical parts or taxonomic terms and focuses on nouns rather than verbs or adjectives. Term hierarchies are handled with bulleted entries and terms with multiple definitions are included as superscripted entries. All sources are cited and most are paraphrased to conform to uniform style and length. The dictionary also includes nontechnical and obsolete terms synonyms pronunciations and notes and comments as well as etymologies term originators and related facts. Appendices address organism names organizations and databases. Devoted to the precise and correct use of scientific language this third edition of a bestselling standard enables students and scientists alike to communicate their findings and promote the efficient advancement of science. | Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior Ecology and Evolution Third Edition

GBP 74.99
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The Glycemic Index Applications in Practice

The Glycemic Index Applications in Practice

In 1981 David Jenkins Thomas Wolever and colleagues introduced the concept of the glycemic index (GI) to differentiate carbohydrates based on the rate of blood glucose rise following their consumption. Although GI was first used in diet therapy for diabetes research evidence has accumulated since then to thousands of publications from all over the world with applications for prevention and/or management of many diseases as well as effects on physiological states and exercise. The Glycemic Index: Applications in Practice has gathered together in an unbiased and critical way all the evidence and research on GI including diabetes cardiovascular disease cancer obesity polycystic ovary syndrome pregnancy outcomes sports performance eye health and cognitive functioning. It provides a detailed explanation on how to correctly measure a food’s GI how the GI of food products can be altered as well as the use and misuse of GI labelling around the globe. The contributors are either pioneers or experts in the area of GI from all around the globe including Australia Canada Europe and the United States. The book is a valuable source of information for healthcare professionals of various disciplines nutritionists dietitians food scientists medical doctors sports scientists psychologists public health (nutrition) policy makers and students in these fields as well as an important addition to university libraries. | The Glycemic Index Applications in Practice

GBP 44.99
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One-Week Dungeons Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge

One-Week Dungeons Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge

An entertaining race-against-time narrative. —Kobo review A fast-paced look into seven-day roguelikes something so niche most people wouldn't have heard about but the book is well written and shows how important it is to get your thoughts down so you can sort out your ideas. —Goodreads review Eleven game designers. Eight grand ideas. Seven days to will them into reality. Every year programmers around the world compete in the 7-day roguelike challenge or 7DRL a weeklong game jam where participants endeavor to design and program a roguelike role-playing game. Their obstacles: day jobs family responsibilities sleep deprivation and visionary concepts too big for 168 hours to contain. Told over a series of daily journal logs One-Week Dungeons: Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge chronicles the journeys of eleven 7DRL participants as they race to build their dream games before the clock expires. David L. Craddock writes fiction nonfiction and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series and Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man Mortal Kombat and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room and fiction for young adults including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter. | One-Week Dungeons Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge

GBP 28.99
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Friction Science and Technology From Concepts to Applications Second Edition

Friction Science and Technology From Concepts to Applications Second Edition

Should have broad appeal in many kinds of industry ranging from automotive to computers—basically any organization concerned with products having moving parts!—David A. Rigney Materials Science and Engineering Department Ohio State University Columbus USAIn-Depth Coverage of Frictional ConceptsFriction affects so many aspects of daily life that most take it for granted. Arguably mankind’s attempt to control friction dates back to the invention of the wheel. Friction Science and Technology: From Concepts to Applications Second Edition presents a broad multidisciplinary overview of the constantly moving field of friction spanning the history of friction studies to the evolution of measurement instruments. It reviews the gamut of friction test methods ranging from simple inclined plans to sophisticated laboratory tribometers. The book starts with introductory concepts about friction and progressively delves into the more subtle fundamentals of surface contact use of various lubricants and specific applications such as brakes piston rings and machine components. Includes American Society of Testing and Management (ASTM) Standards This volume covers multiple facets of friction with numerous interesting and unusual examples of friction-related technologies not found in other tribology books. These include:Friction in winter sportsFriction of touch and human skinFriction of footware and biomaterialsFriction drilling of metalsFriction of tires and road surfacesDescribing the tools of the trade for friction research this edition enables engineers to purchase or build their own devices. It also discusses frictiona | Friction Science and Technology From Concepts to Applications Second Edition

GBP 59.99
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Fascia Function and Medical Applications

Fascia Function and Medical Applications

Fascia Function and Medical Applications is essential reading for medical and allied health practitioners who want to bring scientific insights of the importance of fascia to human health into their clinical practices. Fascia – the biodynamic tissue that connects every muscle bone organ and nerve in the body – is fast becoming the latest trend in healthcare and allied health modalities. This book is edited by David Lesondak University of Pittsburgh Medical Center author of the international bestseller Fascia: What it is and why it matters and Angeli Maun Akey MD international physician educator and board certified in both internal and integrative medicine. It contains contributions from a team of top researchers and expert practitioners including physicians clinicians therapists dissectors and surgeons. Fully illustrated in color this book presents the latest scientific knowledge of fascia and explains insights into problems like chronic pain and myriad musculoskeletal symptoms that may not respond to conventional treatments. It gives practitioners the information they need to make better decisions to improve the health of patients often without pharmaceuticals or surgeries. FEATURES • Provides comprehensive overview of how fascia as a tissue and a system affects various body functions and systems from musculoskeletal disorders to nervous system circulatory and auto-immune function. • A section devoted to medical applications highlights a comprehensive and critical overview of various fascial therapies. • Gives practitioners the knowledge they need to refer or add as an adjunct therapy to their department or rehabilitation team. This is a cutting-edge practical guide that will appeal to researchers physicians and clinicians alike.

GBP 48.99
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Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory

Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory

Uncover the Secrets of the Universe Hidden at Wavelengths beyond Our Optical Gaze William Herschel’s discovery of infrared light in 1800 led to the development of astronomy at wavelengths other than the optical. Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat: from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory explores the work in astronomy that relies on observations in the infrared. Author David L. Clements a distinguished academic and science fiction writer delves into how the universe works from the planets in our own Solar System to the universe as a whole. The book first presents the major telescopes in the world of observational infrared astronomy explains how infrared light is detected through various kinds of telescopes and describes practical problems that send infrared astronomers to the tops of mountains and their telescopes into orbit and beyond. Much of the book focuses on what infrared astronomers find in their observations. You’ll discover what infrared astronomy reveals about the planets moons and other bodies that constitute our Solar System; star formation and stellar evolution; the processes that shape galaxies; and dark energy and dark matter. Infrared astronomy has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and has become essential in studying cosmology. Accessible to amateur astronomers this book presents an overview of the science and technology associated with infrared astronomy. With color figures it shows you how infrared astronomy provides insights into the workings of the universe that are unavailable at other wavelengths. | Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory

GBP 44.99
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Independent Animation Developing Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films

Independent Animation Developing Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films

With the advent of advanced hand-held technology and the widespread nature of the Internet the world of animated filmmaking is more exciting and accessible than ever. Due to this cultural and technological development the success of independent animated film makers is on the rise. Independent Animation: Developing Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films Second Edition showcases some of the greatest most innovative giants in the field and helps guide readers through the artistic process and production techniques. Story development casting color theory distribution and the intimidating aspects of production are elucidated using various examples of acclaimed viral and award-winning animated films from all over the world. Readers will also explore the changing nature of audiences festivals and distributors’ relationships with animation and be granted first-hand guidance in navigating the diverse fields of animated filmmaking. Key Features: Covers the entire process of creating an independent animated film from story development and casting to editing and distribution Presents a comprehensive array of classic and contemporary case studies covering all manner of production methods from traditional pipelines to avant-garde auteur and experimental approaches Features input and exclusive insight into the working processes of some of the industry’s most noteworthy indie animation talents including Signe Baumane Adam Elliot Don Hertzfeldt Kirsten Lepore Robert Morgan David OReilly PES Bill Plympton Rosto Chris Shepherd and dozens more Additional resources and interviews are available through a special section of Skwigly Online Animation Magazine. | Independent Animation Developing Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films

GBP 44.99
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Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca Volume 1

Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca Volume 1

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods) occurring in virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important a few are pests and some carry diseases while many non-marine molluscs are threatened by human impacts which have resulted in more extinctions than all tetrapod vertebrates combined. This book and its companion volume provide the first comprehensive account of the Mollusca in decades. Illustrated with hundreds of colour figures it reviews molluscan biology genomics anatomy physiology fossil history phylogeny and classification. This volume includes general chapters drawn from extensive and diverse literature on the anatomy and physiology of their structure movement reproduction feeding digestion excretion respiration nervous system and sense organs. Other chapters review the natural history (including ecology) of molluscs their interactions with humans and assess research on the group. Key features of both volumes: up to date treatment with an extensive bibliography;thoroughly examines the current understanding of molluscan anatomy physiology and development;reviews fossil history and phylogenetics;overviews ecology and economic values; andsummarises research activity and suggests future directions for investigation. Winston F Ponder was a Principal Research Scientist at The Australian Museum in Sydney where he is currently a Research Fellow. He has published extensively over the last 55 years on the systematics evolution biology and conservation of marine and freshwater molluscs as well as supervised post graduate students and run university courses. David R. Lindberg is former Chair of the Department of Integrative Biology Director of the Museum of Paleontology and Chair of the Berkeley Natural History Museums all at the University of California. He has conducted research on the evolutionary history of marine organisms and their habitats on the rocky shores of the Pacific Rim for more than 40 years. The numerous elegant and interpretive illustrations were produced by Juliet Ponder. | Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca Volume 1

GBP 44.99
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The Junior Medical Officer's Guide to the Hospital Universe A Survival Manual

The Junior Medical Officer's Guide to the Hospital Universe A Survival Manual

something special out-of-the-ordinary … I wish I had had a manual like this one at that stage of my career. I would have found the multitude of templates and lists a godsend … an accessible entertaining work about ‘life in medicine’. Professor David Bennett AO Adolescent Health Physician Developmental Paediatrics Sydney Australia As a doctor who has recently completed her internship on reflection there are so many things I wish I knew before starting. The author has done an exceptional job in providing a great summary of advice to assist JMOs survive their first years in the hospital which is very relevant to their day-to-day work. The writing style is relatable and makes for an easy-to-read book which is also comical at times. Dr Mitsi Blazos Basic Physician Trainee The Alfred Hospital Melbourne Australia The JMO Years… Insane Hours. Endless patients. Mountains of paperwork. Inexorable pressure. Interminable years of training. No life outside work. How will you get the job done well? How will you survive? Look no further. This is the essential guide to the real life of and in the hospital. Providing invaluable guidance throughout with this book as your companion you will be able to clear those discharges get those consults survive after hours get your work-life balance in order and ultimately be the doctor you really want to be. Addressing every facet of the JMO’s true role the book enables and supports junior doctors and medical students to thrive in their new position within the hospital system aiding the streamlined completion of administration maximising efficiency with no compromise in accuracy all with the final objective of ensuring the best possible outcome for patients while maintaining the health function and happiness of the health care provider. | The Junior Medical Officer's Guide to the Hospital Universe A Survival Manual

GBP 26.99
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Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge for the Modern Era A Natural and Applied Science Perspective

Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge for the Modern Era A Natural and Applied Science Perspective

While there is talk of the Fourth Industrial Revolution old and new challenges bedevil the world – climate change nutrition and health poverty being at the top of the list. In seeking solutions to these and other problems which afflict the modern era it is worthwhile to look into our collective past to the traditions and knowledges of our ancestors. Such knowledge continues to exist in many parts of the world though now marginalized by homogenous Eurocentric ontolology and epistemology. This book presents a compilation of reviews case studies and primary research attempting to locate the utility of traditional and Indigenous Knowledges in an increasingly complex world. It assembles chapter authors from across the world to tackle topics ranging from traditional knowledge-based innovations and commercialization traditional medicine systems as practiced around the world ethnoveterinary practices and food innovation to traditional governance and leadership systems among others. This book is an important resource for policymakers; scholars and researchers of cultural studies leadership governance ethnobotany anthropology plant genetic resources and technology innovation; and readers interested in the history of knowledge and culture as well as cultural activists and political scientists. Features:Unique combination of social science and anthropological aspects with natural science perspectivesIncludes summaries aimed at policymakers to immediately see what would be relevant to their workCombines case studies illuminating important lessons learned with reviews and primary dataMultidisciplinary in the scope of the topics tackled and assemblage of contributorsGlobal footprint with contributions from Africa Europe North America Asia and the West Indies David R. Katerere Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Tshwane University of Technology South AfricaWendy Applequist William L. Brown Center Missouri Botanical Garden St Louis MissouriOluwaseyi M. Aboyade Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Tshwane University of Technology South Africa and Nutritica SA The Innovation Hub Pretoria South AfricaChamunorwa Togo The Innovation Hub Pretoria South Africa | Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge for the Modern Era A Natural and Applied Science Perspective

GBP 44.99
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Deer Management for Forest Landowners and Managers

Deer Management for Forest Landowners and Managers

One of the biggest management problems for forest landowners and managers is browsing by overabundant deer herds that simplifies habitat and reduces species composition and abundance of plant and wildlife communities. This book addresses deer biology management of deer and deer impact on private and public forestlands. It integrates information on deer biology and human dimensions aspects including culture values politics and financial and human resources into development and implementation of comprehensive management of people and deer. Additional audiences are wildlife educators deer hunters and administrators of natural resource agencies who affect deer density and impact on forest resources by regulating deer hunting. The book is written by wildlife and forestry scientists consultants managers and educators with over 350 years of collective experience in managing deer impacts on forest resources. It includes nine case histories of deer management on forestlands ranging from small woodlots to large commercial operations and state/national forests. Praise for Deer Management for Forest Landowners and Managers: “If you’re a forest landowner serious about managing your deer and woods this book is for you. ” Kip Adams Quality Deer Management Association “This book is an extensive resource for deer and timber management and is a hands-on manual that includes extensive review of relevant literature. David Samuel Bowhunter Magazine “This book provides definitive answers to the questions of how to accomplish deer management in … the face of large deer populations. It belongs on the reading list of every forest landowner. ” William F. Porter Boone and Crockett Professor of Wildlife “It captures the wealth of knowledge of the authors who understand deer as hunters ecologists managers and scientists. It provides a leap forward in the who and how of deer and forest management. ” Peter Smallidge Extension Forester “This is a must read for landowners deer and forest managers and those studying forest ecology. ” Merlin Benner wildlife consultant “This book is a road map to restoring deer to their long-time place of balance serving the common good for people and nature. ” Allen Pursell The Nature Conservancy

GBP 62.99
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Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

Revised to reflect recent developments in the field Phase Transformation in Metals and Alloys Fourth Edition continues to be the most authoritative and approachable resource on the subject. It supplies a comprehensive overview of specific types of phase transformations supplemented by practical case studies of engineering alloys. The book’s unique presentation links a basic understanding of theory with application in a gradually progressive yet exciting manner. Based on the authors’ teaching notes the text takes a pedagogical approach and provides examples for applications and problems that can be readily used for exercises. NEW IN THE FOURTH EDITION 40% of the figures and 30% of the text Insights provided by numerical modelling techniques such as ab initio phase field cellular automaton and molecular dynamics Insights from the application of advanced experimental techniques such as high-energy X-ray diffraction high-resolution transmission electron microscopy scanning electron microscopy combined with electron backscattered diffraction New treatment of ternary phase diagrams and solubility products The concept of paraequilibrium in systems containing highly mobile interstitial elements Thermodynamics of grain boundaries and the influence of segregation on grain boundary diffusion Reference to software tools for solving diffusion problems in multicomponent systems Introduction to concepts related to coincident site lattices and methods for determining the dislocation content of grain boundaries and interfaces Updated treatment of coherency and interface structure including the important fcc–bcc interfaces Treatment of metallic glasses expanded to cover critical cooling rate Austin–Rickets equation introduced as an alternative to the Avrami equation in the case of precipitation kinetics Discussion of the effects of overlap in nucleation growth and coarsening Discussion of pearlite and bainite transformations updated Entirely new and extensive treatment of diffusionless martensitic transformations covering athermal and thermally activated martensite in ferrous systems as well as shape memory superelasticity and rubber-like behavior in ordered nonferrous alloys New practical applications covering spinodal alloys fir-tree structures in aluminum castings Al–Cu–Li aerospace alloys superelastic and shape memory alloys quenched and partitioned steels advanced high-strength steels and martensitic stainless steels Each chapter now concludes with a summary of the main points References to scientific publications and suggestions for further reading updated to reflect experimental and computational advances Aimed at students studying metallurgy and materials science and engineering the Fourth Edition retains the previous editions’ popular easy-to-follow style and excellent mix of basic and advanced information making it ideal for those who are new to the field. A new solutions manual and PowerPoint figure slides are available to adopting professors. | Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys

GBP 56.99
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Secrets of the Moon Understanding and Analysing the Lunar Surface

Secrets of the Moon Understanding and Analysing the Lunar Surface

Secrets of the Moon: Understanding and Analysing the Lunar Surface provides a unique account of the origin of key features on the lunar surface. Containing historical accounts and the latest observations from the field in addition to exciting data from the Apollo manned missions it describes the development of our current understanding of our Moon. It also explores the fracturing of the Moon a topic not explored in other literature in the area and contains a statistical treatment of the smaller craters of the Moon as well as a geological treatment of the larger craters. This moderately technical account is designed to clarify and update the general thinking on the nature and origin of the most important lunar surface features for both undergraduate and research students. It may also be read by the professional scientist especially the astronomer and the geologist who has found little time to study the Moon’s topography in addition to the lunar amateur astronomer and even the dedicated layman with a keen interest in lunar science. The book excludes nearly all mathematical symbols in order to remain accessible to those without a formal education in the area. Key Features: Authored by an expert in the area Presents a comprehensive account of the lunar surface from historical observations to the NASA Apollo manned missions and the latest observations and data in the field Includes a statistical and geological treatment of the craters Dr. Gilbert Fielder is Reader Emeritus at Lancaster University United Kingdom. He performed extended teaching at Lancaster University on Planetary Science and introduced a new degree course on Remote Sensing. Prior to this he was Principal Investigator in NASA’s Heat Capacity Mapping Programme while continuing to head the Lunar and Planetary Unit at Lancaster until retirement. Dr. Fielder has authored several books and presented many BBC and ITA television news programmes as well as popular programmes with Sir Patrick Moore (on the BBC’s The Sky at Night) and on the occasion of the first landing of astronauts on the Moon with David Frost as Chairman in a special programme. | Secrets of the Moon Understanding and Analysing the Lunar Surface

GBP 150.00
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