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Building Resilient and Healthy Cities: A Guide to Environmental Sustainability and Well-being (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
Par Anna Laura Pisello, Ilaria Pigliautile, Stephen Siu Yu Lau, Nancy M. Clark. 2024
This book presents a number of research papers that discuss how green urbanism is connected to promoting healthier living conditions.…
This is to reduce the impact of environmental changes including climate change, depletion of the earth's resources, and the emergence of infectious diseases and pandemics on humans. Addressing these challenges, the book at hand offers strategies and solutions that enable designers to bring together knowledge about sustainable and comfortable urban built environments, with an emphasis on the correlation between architecture, engineering, and medical facets in regard to comfort and well-being. Thus, the book is of significant importance to architects interested in the science of the built environment, climate change, and human resilience. This book is a culmination of selected research papers from the first version of the international conference on "Health & Environmental Resilience and Livability in Cities (HERL) - The challenge of climate change" which was held online in 2022 in collaboration with the University of Perugia, Italy, and the fifth edition of the international conference on Green Urbanism (GU) which was held online in 2021 in collaboration with the University of Rome.Dynamic and Precise Engineering Surveying
Par Qingquan Li. 2023
Driven by the increasingly expanding needs of infrastructure construction, operation and maintenance, as well as the rapid developments of intelligent…
sensing and information technology, precise engineering surveying has been transformed from static, discrete, and manual into dynamic, continuous, and intelligent ways. This transformation leads to an advanced multidisciplinary field, dynamic and precise engineering surveying, on which the author has worked for over two decades. This book systematically summarizes the fundamentals, methods, and applications in dynamic and precise engineering surveying. The contents mainly include two parts: the first part introduces principles and methods of dynamic and precise engineering surveying; the second part presents representative applications in which innovative methods and advanced equipment are applied in the construction, operation and maintenance of mega and complex infrastructures.Readers engaged in surveying and mapping, civil engineering, water conservancy engineering, railway engineering, electronic information, and computer science, including undergraduates, graduates, researchers and engineers, will find it an informative reference.Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Computer and Communication Technologies: IC3T 2023, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #897)
Par B. Rama Devi, Kishore Kumar, M. Raju, K. Srujan Raju, Mathini Sellathurai. 2024
This book is a compilation of high-quality scientific papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Computer & Communication Technologies…
(IC3T 2023). The book covers cutting-edge technologies and applications of soft computing, artificial intelligence and communication. In addition, a variety of further topics are discussed, which include data mining, machine intelligence, fuzzy computing, sensor networks, signal and image processing, human–computer interaction, and web intelligence.Taking Berlin: The Bloody Race to Defeat the Third Reich
Par Martin Dugard. 2022
From Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Bill O'Reilly's Killing series, comes a nonfiction thriller about the…
race between the Allies and Soviets to conquer the heart of Nazi Germany.&“Gripping, popular history at its page-turning best.&”—Alex Kershaw • &“With the precision of a smart bomb, Martin Dugard puts the reader directly into the campaign to destroy Hitler.&”—Bill O&’Reilly • &“Spectacular . . . Taking Berlin is certain to be a massive hit with fans of both history and thrillers alike.&”—Mark Greaney, bestselling author of the Gray Man series Fall, 1944. Paris has been liberated, saved from destruction, but this diversion on the road to Berlin has given the Germans time to regroup. The American and British armies press on from the west, facing the enemy time and again in the Hurtgen Forest, during the Market Garden invasion, and at the Battle of the Bulge, all while American general George Patton and British field marshal Bernard Montgomery vie for supremacy as the Allies&’ top battlefield commander. Meanwhile, the Soviets begin to squeeze Hitler&’s crumbling Reich from the east. Led by Generals Zhukov and Konev, the Red Army launches millions of soldiers, backed by tanks, artillery, and warplanes, against the Germans, leaving death and scorched earth in their wake, pushing the Wehrmacht back toward their fatherland. As both the Anglo-American alliance and the Soviets set their sights on claiming the capital city of Nazi Germany, Churchill seeks to ensure Britain&’s place in a new world divided by Roosevelt&’s America and Stalin&’s Soviet Union. With a sweeping cast of historical figures, Taking Berlin is a pulse-pounding race into the final, desperate months of the Second World War and toward the fiery destruction of the Thousand-Year-Reich, chronicling a moment in history when allies become adversaries.The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court
Par Mr Gareth Russell. 2023
A &“riotously readable…tender and affectionate&” (Daily Mail, London) exploration of five hundred years of British history—from King Henry VIII to…
Queen Elizabeth II—as seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace.Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and décor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James&’s version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare&’s plays, and Queen Elizabeth II&’s coronation ball. The Palace takes us on &“an entertaining journey into the past&” (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made.Hartmann and Kester's Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices
Par Hudson Hartmann, Dale Kester, Fred Davies, Robert Geneve, Sandra Wilson. 2018
For all undergraduate courses in plant propagation at the two-year and four-year colleges and universities. The world standard for plant…
propagation and horticulture for over 50 years, Hartmann and Kester’s Plant Propagation continues to be the field’s most complete, up-to-date text on plant propagation. It now contains color figures throughout, promoting learning and making it an even more useful working text and reference. It also contains extensive updates reflecting the latest commercial techniques and understanding of propagation biology. Like previous editions, it is organized into paired chapters on principles and practices, so it can easily be adapted for teaching courses that cover only practical topics, and for courses that also cover conceptual issues.Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management
Par Daniel E. Della-Giustina. 2012
In the almost ten years since the publication of the first edition of Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management, the…
availability of new methods of transportation has made travel faster, and consequently, safety and security have become more important and more complex. Businesses must now become proactive in their own security and planning for emeSecurity Management for Occupational Safety (Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series #15)
Par Michael Land. 2014
How far would or should you go to feel secure? While everyone wants safety and security, the measures to achieve…
it are often viewed of as intrusive, unwanted, a hassle, and limiting to personal and professional freedoms. Yet, when an incident occurs, we can never have enough security. Security Management for Occupational Safety provides a frameworIncidental Trainer: A Reference Guide for Training Design, Development, and Delivery
Par Margaret Wan. 2014
"We have trained and trained. The employees still don't get it!" Although a critical component in improving organizational performance, training…
is usually not conducted effectively and results in a waste of resources. Often, subject-matter experts are given training responsibilities because of their technical expertise; however, just as often, theDesigning Telehealth for an Aging Population: A Human Factors Perspective (Human Factors and Aging Series)
Par Neil Charness, George Demiris, Elizabeth Krupinski. 2012
As simple and straightforward as two health professionals conferring over the telephone or as complex and sophisticated as robotic surgery…
between facilities at different ends of the globe, telehealth is an increasingly frequent component in healthcare. A primer on the human factors issues that can influence how older adults interact with telehealtCarnitine Metabolism and Human Nutrition
Par Benjamin T. Wall, Craig Porter. 2014
Carnitine Metabolism and Human Nutrition offers a contemporary and in-depth look at the biological effects of carnitine metabolism and its…
application to clinical and sports nutrition, based on decades of robust scientific enquiry. It gathers and distills key results of the last 20 years of carnitine research to provide an invaluable reference toolAutomotive Ergonomics: Driver-Vehicle Interaction
Par Nikolaos Gkikas. 2013
In the last 20 years, technological developments have set new standards in driver-vehicle interaction. These developments effect the entire lifecycle,…
from the moment a customer enters a dealership to examine a prospective vehicle, to the driving experience during the vehicle lifecycle, and the interaction with other road users and facilities in plEnvironmental Ethics and Sustainability: A Casebook for Environmental Professionals
Par Hal Taback, Ram Ramanan. 2014
The environmental professional must be educated to be ethical, and more importantly, trained through frequent participatory workshops with real-world scenarios…
to be able to make the right choices when faced with environmental dilemmas. This book serves as a reference and a resource casebook, presenting current real-world situations and providing perspectives to numerous environmental ethics scenarios. It provides specific guidance as to what is ethical behavior, how to judge it, and the foundations of ethical behavior in facing and resolving environmental ethical dilemmas.Handbook of Scientific Proposal Writing
Par A. Yavuz Oruc. 2012
Investigators, their home institutions, and funding agencies play significant roles in the development and outcomes of scientific projects. Submitting a…
proposal to a funding agency is only one dimension of a multivariable and complex funding process, and understanding this is a good first step toward unlocking the puzzle behind why some research pMeasurement Data Modeling and Parameter Estimation (Systems Evaluation, Prediction, and Decision-Making)
Par Zhengming Wang, Dongyun Yi, Xiaojun Duan, Jing Yao, Defeng Gu. 2012
This book discusses the theories, methods, and application techniques of the measurement data mathematical modeling and parameter estimation. It seeks…
to build a bridge between mathematical theory and engineering practice in the measurement data processing field so theoretical researchers and technical engineers can communicate. It is organized with abundant materials, such as illustrations, tables, examples, and exercises. The authors create examples to apply mathematical theory innovatively to measurement and control engineering. Not only does this reference provide theoretical knowledge, it provides information on first hand experiences.The Uncanny Valley in Games and Animation
Par Angela Tinwell. 2015
Advances in technology have enabled animators and video game designers to design increasingly realistic, human-like characters in animation and games.…
Although it was intended that this increased realism would allow viewers to appreciate the emotional state of characters, research has shown that audiences often have a negative reaction as the humanMost failure or accident investigations begin at the end of the story: after the explosion, after the fire has been…
extinguished, or after the collapse. In many instances, information about the last event and the starting event is known reasonably well. Information about what occurred between these endpoints, however, is often unclear, confusing, and perhaps contradictory. Scientific Method: Applications in Failure Investigation and Forensic Science explains how scientific investigative methods can best be used to determine why and how a particular event occurred.While employing examples from forensic engineering, the book uses principles and ideas applicable to most of the forensic sciences. The author examines the role of the failure investigator, describes the fundamental method for investigation, discusses the optimal way to organize evidence, and explores the four most common reasons why some investigations fail. The book provides three case studies that exemplify proper report writing, contains a special chapter profiling a criminal case by noted forensic specialist Jon J. Nordby, and offers a reading list of resources for further study.Concise and illustrative, this volume demonstrates how the scientific method can be applied to failure investigation in ways that avoid flawed reasoning while delivering convincing reconstruction scenarios. Investigators can pinpoint where things went wrong, providing valuable information that can prevent another catastrophe.Food Carbohydrates: Chemistry, Physical Properties, and Applications
Par Steve W. Cui. 2005
Unique in its broad range of coverage, Food Carbohydrates: Chemistry, Physical Properties and Applications is a comprehensive, single-source reference on…
the science of food carbohydrates. This text goes beyond explaining the basics of food carbohydrates by emphasizing principles and techniques and their practical application in quality control, prPrinciples of Food Toxicology
Par Tõnu Püssa. 2014
Following in the tradition of the popular first edition, Principles of Food Toxicology, Second Edition integrates the general principles of…
toxicology with a systematic characterization of the most important food-borne toxicants. Ideal as a textbook in a food toxicology course, and also as a monograph dealing with principles of food toxicology as tAdvances in Human Aspects of Road and Rail Transportation (Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series #14)
Par Neville A. Stanton. 2012
Human factors and ergonomics have made considerable contributions to the research, design, development, operation and analysis of transportation systems and…
their complementary infrastructure. This volume focuses on the causations of road accidents, the function and design of roads and signs, the design of automobiles, and the training of the driver. It covers accident analyses, air traffic control, control rooms, intelligent transportation systems, and new systems and technologies.