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Print and Specifications Reading for Construction
Par Ron Russell. 2024
Updated guidance for accurately interpreting graphic and written construction documents, including commercial ones Print and Specifications Reading for Construction is…
an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive manual on how to interpret construction documents, including the often quite complicated construction specifications for commercial building projects, covering both the graphic and written sets and demonstrating how they relate to each other. Complete sets of construction documents for three actual building projects are available on the book companion website. Practice questions and exercises are included throughout the text to aid in seamless reader comprehension and information retention. Written by a highly qualified author with more than three decades of experience in the field, Print and Specifications Reading for Construction includes information on: Basics of construction plan reading and relevant terminology, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil drawings and specifications Use of schematics in today's construction environment, and updates on soils and structural members Terminology and practical applications of BIM and sustainability, and clearly illustrated descriptions of various structural members Real construction problems in large-scale residential and commercial projects via included sample setsCovering both print reading and key construction specifications, Print and Specifications Reading for Construction is an easy-to-understand, accessible, and completely comprehensive guide on the subject for students in construction management and construction technology programs.Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying
Par Roy Hills, Sandra Lee. 2024
Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying A fully-updated new edition of the classic quantity surveyor’s guide Quantity Surveying (QS) involves the…
practice and management of costs related to building and civil engineering projects. Built on the fundamental skill of measuring building quantities, QS practitioners offer a range of services including cost assessments for life cycles, reducing carbon emissions, and more. For almost ninety years, Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying has been the indispensable introduction to the theory and practice of quantity surveying. Now updated to reflect the latest standards and practices, it promises to train a new generation of skilled contributors to the building and engineering trades. Readers of the fourteenth edition of Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying will also find: New chapter on measuring electrical works Companion website with videos and worked-through examples for instructors Updates reflecting the 2021 edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ New Rules of Measurement 2 Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying is ideal for all undergraduate students in quantity surveying and related construction disciplines.How Does Earth Work?: Physical Geology and the Process of Science
Par Gary Smith, Aurora Pun. 2010
Encouraging students to observe, discover, and visualize, How Does Earth Work? Second Edition engages students with an inquiry-based learning method…
that develops a solid interpretation of introductory geology. Like geology detectives, students learn to think through the scientific process and uncover evidence that explains earth’s mysteries.Earth Science
Par David M. Quigley, Rachel Santopietro, Tyler Trometer, Bob Jones University Press Staff. 2018
Fisheries Techniques
Par Alexander V. Zale, Donna L. Parrish, Trent M. Sutton, American Fisheries Society Staff. 2012
The comprehensive instructional and reference volume on fisheries sampling and analysis techniques. This new edition describes the techniques and approaches…
used to collect and analyze fisheries samples and data, with a greater emphasis on quantitative techniques and estuarine and marine systems. Most chapters have been rewritten and all have been updated to include recent technological, analytical, and philosophical advances. A comprehensive glossary of terms is included. The book is intended for practicing fisheries professionals, researchers, professors, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students.The Milkweed Lands: An Epic Story of One Plant: Its Nature and Ecology
Par Eric Lee-Mäder. 2023
Delve into this fascinating appreciation of milkweed, an often-overlooked plant, and discover an amazing range of insects and organisms that…
depend on it as the seasons unfold, with this collaboration between a noted ecologist and an award-winning botanical illustrator. Ecologist Eric Lee-Mäder and noted botanical artist Beverly Duncan have teamed up to create this unique exploration of the complex ecosystem that is supported by the remarkable milkweed plant, often over-looked or dismissed as a roadside weed. With stunning, up-close illustrations and engaging text, they trace every stage of the plant's changes and evolutions throughout the seasons, including germination, growth, flowering, and seed development. Simultaneously, they chronicle the lives of the many creatures whose lives are intertwined with the milkweed: monarch butterflies; soldier and queen butterflies; milkweed tussock moths; large and small milkweed bugs; milkweed weevils; bumble bees; goldfinches; and more. The delightful illustrations and illuminating text give the reader the feeling of browsing an avid naturalist's sketchbook, while also learning about different milkweed species, how to propagate milkweed in the garden, the industrial uses of milkweed, interesting milkweed relatives, and more. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.The Screech Owl Companion: Everything You Need to Know about These Beneficial Raptors
Par Jim Wright, Scott Weston. 2023
This must-read for birders features a complete guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting owls. The call of an owl evokes…
mystery; seeing one in the wild inspires wonder. Of the top ten birds people hope to see, three are owls. Although they may be out of sight, owls are widespread throughout North America—and screech owls are the most likely to make their homes near humans. In this book, experts Jim Wright and Scott Weston show you how to attract them to nest in your yard, year after year.The Screech Owl Companion introduces screech owls, show how to distinguish them from other species, shares fun lore and legend, and provides step-by-step instructions for making your yard screech ready. You&’ll learn how to build a nest box and install a simple nest cam that you can monitor from your cell phone to watch when owls move in, lay eggs, and hatch.The Journal of Geology, volume 131 number 1 (January 2023)
Par The Journal of Geology. 2023
This is volume 131 issue 1 of The Journal of Geology. One of the oldest journals in geology, The Journal…
of Geology has since 1893 promoted the systematic philosophical and fundamental study of geology. The Journal publishes original research across a broad range of subfields in geology, including geophysics, geochemistry, sedimentology, geomorphology, petrology, plate tectonics, volcanology, structural geology, mineralogy, and planetary sciences. Many of its articles have wide appeal for geologists, present research of topical relevance, and offer new geological insights through the application of innovative approaches and methods.The Journal of Law and Economics, volume 66 number 4 (November 2023)
Par The Journal of Law and Economics. 2023
This is volume 66 issue 4 of The Journal of Law and Economics. Established in 1958, the Journal of Law…
and Economics publishes research on a broad range of topics, including the economic analysis of law, the economic analysis of regulation and the behavior of regulated firms, industrial organization and antitrust policy, the political economy of legislation and legislative processes, law and finance, and corporate finance and governance. The JLE has published some of the most influential and widely cited articles in these areas. It is an invaluable resource for academics and those interested in cutting-edge analysis of current public policy issues.The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, volume 74 number 4 (December 2023)
Par The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. 2023
This is volume 74 issue 4 of The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Since 1950, The British Journal…
for the Philosophy of Science (BJPS) has presented the best new work in the discipline. An international leader in the philosophy of science, BJPS showcases outstanding research on a variety of topics, from the nature of models and simulations to mathematical explanation and foundational issues in the physical, life, and social sciences. Published on behalf of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science, the journal offers innovative and thought-provoking papers that open up new areas of inquiry or shed new light on well-known issues.DC/AC Electrical Fundamentals
Par Dale R. Patrick, Stephen W. Fardo, Ray Richardson, Vigyan Vigs Chandra. 2023
This book explores many essential topics in a basic and easy-to-understand manner. This book, and the accompanying Electronic Devices and…
Circuit Fundamentals, have been modified with significant updates in content. The books are developed using a classic textbook – Electricity and Electronics: A Survey (5th Edition) – as a framework. Both new books have been structured using a similar sequence and organization as previous editions. The previous edition of Electricity and Electronics: A Survey contained 18 chapters, 8 in the Electricity section and 10 in the Electronics section.This book has been expanded to include 19 chapters, further simplifying content, and providing a more comprehensive coverage of the content. The content has been continually updated and revised through new editions and by reviewers over the years. Additional quality checks to ensure technical accuracy, clarity and coverage of content have always been an area of focus.Each edition of the text has been improved through the following features: Improved and updated text content Improved usage of illustrations and photos Use of color to add emphasis and clarify content.Assessing Innovation: Metrics, Rubrics, and Standards (Systems Innovation Book Series)
Par Adedeji B. Badiru, Melinda Tourangeau. 2024
We cannot manage and control what we cannot measure and assess. Poor assessment results have been cited as a primary…
reason for project failures, in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This book introduces metrics, rubrics, and standards pertinent to assessing innovation.Assessing Innovation: Metrics, Rubrics, and Standards provides a new view for the embracing of innovation and establishing a quantitative basis for determining innovation levels. It bridges innovation with practice and presents a systems view as it incorporates the human element and discusses the different roles carried out. This book offers standards that will guide readers as they tackle sustaining innovation and leverages Badiru’s Umbrella Model in the process.The inclusion of methodologies suitable for determining where and when innovation is happening, and to what extent it is currently being carried out, make this a unique book, along with being the only book that addresses innovation metrics, rubrics, and standards in an integrated fashion. Seen as a way to help advance the diverse pursuit of innovation, this book is an ideal read for those in engineering, business, industry, academia, government, and the military.Concise Textbook of Equine Clinical Practice Book 5: Nervous System, Eyes, Cardiovascular Disorders and Haemolymphatic System
Par Erin Beasley, Graham Munroe, François-René Bertin. 2024
This concise, practical text covers the essential information veterinary students need to succeed in equine medicine and surgery, focusing on…
the nervous system, eyes, cardiovascular disorders and haemolymphatic systems. Written for an international readership, the book conveys the core information in an easily digestible, precise form with extensive use of bullet points, tables, flow charts, diagrams, lists, protocols and extensive illustrations. Part of a five-book series that extracts and updates key information from Munroe’s Equine Surgery, Reproduction and Medicine, Second Edition, the book distils best practice in a logical straightforward clinical-based approach. It details clinical anatomy, physical clinical examination techniques, diagnostic techniques and normal parameters, emphasising the things regularly available to general practitioners with minimal information of advanced techniques. The nervous system section discusses in detail the neurological exam, mentions relevant diagnostic tests and divides the diseases of the system into congenital, infectious, traumatic, toxin-induced and miscellaneous causes. In the eye section, the relevant anatomy and the examination of the eye are followed by discussion of useful diagnostic tests and procedures. Diseases of the eye are discussed under the headings of congenital/neonatal, neoplastic, infectious and inflammatory disorders, neurological based and parasitic problems. The cardiological examination and relevant diagnostic tests are followed by sections on arrhythmias, congenital and acquired cardiac diseases, pericardial disease and miscellaneous cardiovascular disease. Finally, the haemolymphatic section discusses in detail relevant diagnostic approaches and laboratory aids, followed by sections on anaemia, haemostasis disorders, infections and neoplasia. Ideal for veterinary students and nurses on clinical placements with horses, as well as practitioners needing a quick reference ‘on the ground’.Circular and Transformative Economy: Advances towards Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation (Africa Circular Economy Series)
Par Nhamo Luxon, Sylvester Mpandeli, Stanley Liphadzi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi. 2024
The main aim of this book is to illustrate circular models for sustainable resource management. It highlights the benefits of…
transformative approaches in integrating, simplifying, and facilitating understanding of complex systems and transforming systems towards greater sustainability while achieving multiple social, economic, and environmental outcomes. It provides pathways towards strategic policy decisions on socio-economic transformation supported by case studies.Features: Discusses exploration of a transitional path to the circular economy, explored from the point of view of waste and technology. Explains transformational change towards sustainable socio-ecological interactions. Reviews provision of pathways towards sustainability through scenario development. Provides assessment of progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. Presents cross-sectoral and multicentric approaches towards circularity. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in water and environmental engineering, circular economy, sustainability, and environmental studies.Electrical Conquest: New Approaches to the History of Electrification (Archimedes #67)
Par W. Bernard Carlson, Erik M. Conway. 2023
This book, drawing on fresh scholarship, investigates electrification in new places and across different time periods. While much of our…
understanding of electrification as a historical process is based on the seminal work done by Thomas P. Hughes in Networks of Power (1983), the scholars in this volume expand and revise Hughes’ systems approach to suggest that electrification is a heterogeneous and contingent process. Moreover, the contributors suggest that the conquest of the world by electricity remains incomplete despite more than a century elapsing. Above all, though, this book provides context for thinking about what lies ahead as humans continue their conquest of the earth through electricity. As we become increasingly dependent on electricity to power our lights, heat and cool our homes, turn the wheels of industry, and keep our information systems humming, so we are ever more vulnerable when the grid runs into trouble.Chapter "Surveying the Landscape: The Oil Industry and Alternative Energy in the 1970s" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.This book gathers the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology, MEDITECH…
2022, held virtually on 20–22 October 2022, from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It reports on both theoretical and practical developments in biomedical imaging and image processing, health technology, technologies for education, and biomedical signal processing and medical devices, measurements and instrumentation. Both the conference and the realization of this book were supported by the Romanian National Society for Medical Engineering and Biological Technology (SNIMTB).This book presents the research outcomes from cooperative projects with industrial partners. It showcases the practical relevance of the research,…
features the knowledge exchange. The papers cover a wide range of engineering disciplines, highlighting the impact of these collaborations in addressing real-world challenges and advancing technological developments.Springboard: Teacher Handbook 2
Par Adam Boxer, Adam Robbins, Claudia Allan, Jovita Castelino, Thomas Millichamp, Bill Wilkinson. 2024
Deliver the Springboard Science course confidently with this workload-friendly approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum.Learn how to use cognitive science principles…
to deliver more effective, dynamic and engaging lessons, whatever your level of experience. Divided into topics, rather than lessons, this handbook enables you to teach each topic in a responsive fashion and at a pace that is right for your students.> Feel fully supported. Guided explanations, diagram constructions, demonstrations and worked examples have been carefully crafted to support all teachers, including those teaching outside of their subject specialism. > Overcome common misconceptions. Prerequisite knowledge checks for students help you to identify any missing knowledge or misconceptions before a topic is started, with approaches to solve these covered throughout the explanations.> Tailor teaching to the class in front of you. 'Check for understanding' questions allow you to adapt your delivery to meet students' needs, with suggested questions and responses to start the process. > Take a different approach to practicals. Our 'slow practical' approach exemplifies core concepts and provides students with a clear grounding in practical skills, with at least one essential practical for every unit.Springboard: Teacher Handbook 2
Par Adam Boxer, Adam Robbins, Claudia Allan, Jovita Castelino, Thomas Millichamp, Bill Wilkinson. 2024
Deliver the Springboard Science course confidently with this workload-friendly approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum.Learn how to use cognitive science principles…
to deliver more effective, dynamic and engaging lessons, whatever your level of experience. Divided into topics, rather than lessons, this handbook enables you to teach each topic in a responsive fashion and at a pace that is right for your students.> Feel fully supported. Guided explanations, diagram constructions, demonstrations and worked examples have been carefully crafted to support all teachers, including those teaching outside of their subject specialism. > Overcome common misconceptions. Prerequisite knowledge checks for students help you to identify any missing knowledge or misconceptions before a topic is started, with approaches to solve these covered throughout the explanations.> Tailor teaching to the class in front of you. 'Check for understanding' questions allow you to adapt your delivery to meet students' needs, with suggested questions and responses to start the process. > Take a different approach to practicals. Our 'slow practical' approach exemplifies core concepts and provides students with a clear grounding in practical skills, with at least one essential practical for every unit.This book guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in South America, points out features of interest, and…
describes how these features came to be. Starting in the glacial landscapes of southern Patagonia, this field trip guidebook examines the foothills of the Andes of western Argentina to understand its foreland deformation. Across the Andes, one observes deformation, volcanism, and mineral deposits associated with an onshore volcanic arc and uplift in the Atacama Desert of Chile. A transect across the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso follows in the footsteps of Darwin and, as an added bonus, explores the premier wine country around Mendoza, Argentina, and the Colchagua Valley, Chile. Features: • Clearly explains the geology of regions with an emphasis on landscape formation. • Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps, diagrams, and photos of breathtaking landscapes and their geological features. • Describes the major geologic features of South America through the device of a geologic tour, making it an accessible read for those without any geologic training, as well as for professionals. • Written in easy-to-understand language, the author brings his own experience to readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites first-hand. South America’s Natural Wonders is an inviting text that gives individuals with no background in geology the opportunity to understand key geologic aspects of local landscapes. It also serves as a guide to undergraduate and graduate-level students taking courses in earth science programs, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mining engineering, and petroleum engineering. Teachers of these courses can also use this book to better understand their local geologic environment and geography.