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Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers Fundamentals of Net Zero and High Performance Design

Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers Fundamentals of Net Zero and High Performance Design

Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers presents a comprehensive introduction to the latest resources and technologies used in high performance and net zero energy buildings with a practical focus on the design and integration of these systems. This textbook and convenient reference offers a single-source guide to renewable technologies balancing broad knowledge with the details of implementation crucial for successful sustainable design. It equips students and professionals with foundations and critical information needed to confidently plan for and meet the highest standards of energy efficiency in new construction and retrofitted buildings. Part I of the book establishes key principles of renewable systems power production and design for climate introducing energy modeling and measurements of performance. Part II focuses in more depth on renewable energy systems including photovoltaics heat pumps solar thermal and more. Dedicated chapters break down the fundamental concepts behind each renewable technology and present guidelines for configuration and installation including system requirements equipment specification sizing and location of components. Part III discusses topics relevant across renewable systems including energy storage control and monitoring and cost/payback calculation. Part IV comprises case studies of exemplary renewable energy projects. Features: Covers resources and technologies including photovoltaics solar thermal hot water heat pumps biomass wind and microhydro turbines marine renewable energy deep cycle rechargeable batteries and system controllers. Compiles up-to-date essential information on designing with renewable systems in one location organized by technology for easy reference. Presents clear explanations of all concepts and system aspects using US/SI units and full-color diagrams and illustrations throughout. Features case studies of renewable energy systems in completed projects demonstrating a range of climate specific applications. Includes study questions a comprehensive guide to terminology and acronyms spreadsheets for calculations system sizing worksheets and additional online resources. Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers: Fundamentals of Net Zero and High Performance Design will serve as an essential introduction and enduring reference for students of architecture engineering construction and building science. Equally valuable as a professional resource it will quickly become the go-to guide for energy efficient design for practitioners in these areas. | Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers Fundamentals of Net Zero and High Performance Design

GBP 89.99
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NET Programming with Visual C++ Tutorial Reference and Immediate Solutions

NET Programming with Visual C++ Tutorial Reference and Immediate Solutions

Given the increasing role of intellectual property (IP) in academic research it is important for academic scientists to gain greater awareness and knowledge of the various issues involved with IP resulting from their research and inventions. In addition the line between academic and industrial research has been blurred and a large amount of crossover exists due to corporate funding of academic research and collaborations between company and university laboratories. These and other factors have complicated the push toward technology transfer in universities. As commercialization has become inseparable from university research there is now an essential need for academics to have a greater understanding of the processes involved. Intellectual Property in Academia: A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers fills this need providing an indispensable source of information for researchers in academia. You�ve Just Invented a Gadget � What Now? Written by a select team of IP professionals most of whom also have years of experience as scientists this volume addresses IP issues relevant to the academic community�including ways to efficiently deal with the structural constraints inherent in the university environment. Scientists and engineers will benefit from the authors� insights and their advice on how to establish good communication with university Offices of Technology Transfer. This perspective affords a common language and facilitates a smoother path through IP procedures. The book covers the best approaches to determine invention novelty by prior art searching and gives step-by-step guidance in using the best modern electronic patent databases. It presents a unique practical approach for assessing the monetary value of ideas and provides software for invention valuation which can be used even during the early stages of an invention�s development. The book also discusses invention ownership which | NET Programming with Visual C++ Tutorial Reference and Immediate Solutions

GBP 175.00
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Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023

Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023

The transport sector continues to shift towards alternative powertrains particularly with the UK Government’s focus on ending the sale of petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2030 and increasing support for alternatives. Despite this announcement the internal combustion could continue to play a significant role both in the passenger car market through the use of hybrids and sustainable low carbon fuels including hydrogen as well as a key role in other sectors such as heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway applications across the globe. The contributions presented at the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023 (London UK 29- 30 November 2023) focus on the internal combustion engine’s role in net-zero transport as well as covering developments in the wide range of propulsion systems available (electric hydrogen internal combustion engines and fuel cells sustainable fuels etc) and their associated powertrains. To achieve a sustainable future for transport across the globe we will need to deploy all technologies and so to help understand how these might fit together life-cycle analysis of future powertrain systems and energy will also be included. Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future provides a forum for engine fuels e-machine fuel cell and powertrain experts to look closely at developments in powertrain technology required to meet the demands of the net-zero future and global competition in all sectors of the road transportation off-highway marine and stationary power industries. | Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the International Conference on Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future 2023

GBP 130.00
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The Climate–Energy–Land Nexus in Indonesia Biofuel REDD+ and biochar

The Climate–Energy–Land Nexus in Indonesia Biofuel REDD+ and biochar

This book extends the framework of the climate-energy-land nexus to elucidate political economic social and institutional factors and causal mechanisms that stringent climate targets bring about rather than mitigate a disproportional heavy burden on the forest sector in Indonesia. Assessing climate energy agricultural forest and transmigration policies and REDD+ and biochar solutions through a multidisciplinary approach ranging from biological agricultural technological economic and institutional lenses the book identifies the political-economic and socio-technical regimes that cause the crosssectoral transfer of responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions to palm-oil-based biofuel imposing an excess burden on the forest sector and accelerating indirect land-use change. It also proposes possible countermeasures for agricultural and forest sectors reconfirming that technical applications and integrated policymaking should trigger the socioeconomic changes that will make transformative change happen in Indonesia. As an analysis of the success or otherwise of stringent climate targets policies and technological and non-technological measures on the reduction of greenhouse gases this book will be of great interest to students and scholars in the fields of environment & sustainability Asian studies energy environment and agriculture forestry and agriculture & environmental sciences. It will also appeal to practitioners and policymakers tackling net-zero emissions and land and forest governance. | The Climate–Energy–Land Nexus in Indonesia Biofuel REDD+ and biochar

GBP 130.00
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Emission Trajectories and Mitigation Schemes for China

Emission Trajectories and Mitigation Schemes for China

This book seeks to model the possible emission trajectories and identify the feasible mitigation schemes for China to meet its climate commitments to peak emissions before 2030 and net zero emissions before 2060. In line with these ambitions China has taken a number of measures to improve carbon efficiency and energy structure in recent years. The book first analyzes changes in the carbon footprint at the city level identify the different pathways to peak emissions by province and industry and develop a bottom-up approach to determining when and how China could reach peak emissions. It then illustrates how the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) reduces abatement costs and examines the cost-saving effects under carbon intensity reduction and peak emissions targets. Based on the findings and the status quo in China the authors propose a multicriteria allocation scheme for carbon emission allowances at the provincial level and quantify the impact of sectoral coverage on the abatement costs of the ETS by developing a cost-based approach to sectoral coverage in China. In addition the co-benefits between CO2 and PM2. 5 reductions as a result of the ETS operation are elaborated. The book will benefit researchers and policy-makers interested in environmental governance climate policy environmental economics and sustainable development. | Emission Trajectories and Mitigation Schemes for China

GBP 130.00
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Social Safety Nets and Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries

Social Safety Nets and Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries

This book investigates the origins current state and fundamental value of social safety nets in developing countries as well as their effectiveness in these settings. Social safety net programs (SSNPs) are critical because they keep those who are already vulnerable from falling deeper into poverty. Analysing how social safety nets benefit the most disadvantaged and marginalized members of society by allowing those in need to become financially stable more resilient and open up more opportunities for themselves this book shows that social safety nets (SSNs) are a collection of social services designed to protect people from the effects of economic and emotional hardship. Showing that the purpose of the safety net is not to provide permanent financial security but rather to provide temporary financial security during periodic shocks and how this applies in South Asia and also in parts of Africa this book will be of interest to all scholars and students of social policy sociology social work and Global South politics more generally. | Social Safety Nets and Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries

GBP 130.00
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Multiple Scales of Suspended Sediment Dynamics in a Complex Geometry Estuary

Multiple Scales of Suspended Sediment Dynamics in a Complex Geometry Estuary

Many estuaries are located in urbanized highly engineered environments. Cohesive sediment plays an important role due to its link with estuarine health and ecology. An important ecological parameter is the suspended sediment concentration (SSC) translated into turbidity levels and sediment budget. This study contributes to investigate and forecast turbidity levels and sediment budget variability at San Francisco Bay-Delta system at a variety of spatial and temporal scales applying a flexible mesh process-based model (Delft3D FM). It is possible to have a robust sediment model which reproduces 90% of the yearly data derived sediment budget with simple model settings like applying one mud fraction and a simple bottom sediment distribution. This finding opens the horizon for modeling less monitored estuaries. Comparing two case studies i. e. the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Alviso Slough a classification for estuaries regarding the main sediment dynamic forcing is proposed: event-driven estuary (Delta) and tide-driven estuary (Alviso Slough). In the event-driven estuaries the rivers are the main sediment source and the tides have minor impact in the net sediment transport. In the tide-driven estuaries the main sediment source is the bottom sediment and the tide asymmetry defines the net sediment transport. This research also makes advances in connecting different scientific fields and developing a managerial tool to support decision making. It provides the basis to a chain of models which goes from the hydrodynamics to suspended sediment to phytoplankton to fish clams and marshes. | Multiple Scales of Suspended Sediment Dynamics in a Complex Geometry Estuary

GBP 150.00
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C# and Game Programming A Beginner's Guide

C# and Game Programming A Beginner's Guide

The second edition of C# and Game Programming offers the same practical hands-on approach as the first edition to learning the C# language through classic arcade game applications. Complete source code for games like Battle Bit Asteroid Miner and Battle Tennis included on the CD-ROM demonstrates programming strategies and complements the comprehensive treatment of C# in the text. From the basics of adding graphics and sound to games to advanced concepts such as the . Net framework and object-oriented programming this book provides the foundations for a beginner to become a full-fledged programmer. New in this edition: - Supports DirectX 9. 0 - Revised programs and examples - Improved frame rate for game examples | C# and Game Programming A Beginner's Guide

GBP 170.00
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Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control

Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control

Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control Third Edition presents the state of the art in the methodology of sampling while integrating both theory and best practices. It discusses various standards including those from the ISO MIL-STD and ASTM and explores how to set quality levels. The book also includes problems at the end of each chapter with solutions. This edition improves upon the previous editions especially in the areas of software applications and compliance sampling plans. New to the Third Edition: Numerous Microsoft Excel templates to address sampling plans are used. Commercial software applications are discussed at the end of many chapters. Discussion of quick switching systems has been expanded to account for the considerable recent activity in this area. Added discussion of zero acceptance number chained quick switching systems.

GBP 115.00
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Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops A Colour Handbook

Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops A Colour Handbook

The small grain cereals wheat barley oats and rye are cultivated worldwide. They form the foundation of most agricultural systems and are essential in the manufacture of staple products such as bread pasta and fermented beverages. Reflecting the global and economic importance of cereal crops this book aims to make identification of diseases afflicting them easier. Covering 40-50 of the most important pathogens in Europe North America Japan and Australia the handbook contains superb color photographs accompanied by clear concise descriptions of diseases with advice on their control and is of use to plant health professionals growers farmers and students of agriculture. Diseases are illustrated at varying stages of development and entries follow an easy-to-use format. First the pathogens involved and their symptoms are described; next information on the disease cycle is given covering epidemiological features and the form taken by the pathogen in different climates. The section on economic significance deals with effects on yield and the ecosystem while that on control advises growers on measures and techniques to combat the outbreak of disease including the latest chemical treatments. For each disease detailed references provide a key to further reading. | Diseases of Small Grain Cereal Crops A Colour Handbook

GBP 175.00
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Advanced Mathematical Techniques in Computational and Intelligent Systems

Advanced Mathematical Techniques in Computational and Intelligent Systems

This book comprehensively discusses the modeling of real-world industrial problems and innovative optimization techniques such as heuristics finite methods operation research techniques intelligent algorithms and agent- based methods. Discusses advanced techniques such as key cell Mobius inversion and zero suffix techniques to find initial feasible solutions to optimization problems. Provides a useful guide toward the development of a sustainable model for disaster management. Presents optimized hybrid block method techniques to solve mathematical problems existing in the industries. Covers mathematical techniques such as Laplace transformation stochastic process and differential techniques related to reliability theory. Highlights application on smart agriculture smart healthcare techniques for disaster management and smart manufacturing. Advanced Mathematical Techniques in Computational and Intelligent Systems is primarily written for graduate and senior undergraduate students as well as academic researchers in electrical engineering electronics and communications engineering computer engineering and mathematics.

GBP 120.00
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Tea as a Food Ingredient Properties Processing and Health Aspects

Tea as a Food Ingredient Properties Processing and Health Aspects

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide and tea extract has been used in a variety of food products including beverages bread cakes ice-cream wine biscuits dehydrated fruits and various meat and dairy products. In recent years there is growing consumer interest in the tea extract supplemented products. Tea as a Food Ingredient: Properties Processing and Health Aspects provides extensive scientific information on the properties of tea foods chemical properties formulations and tea as ingredient to develop new health foods. It describes tea food production chemical and physical properties sensory quality processing technology and health benefits. Early chapters present information relating to scientific studies on the health benefits of tea and the latter chapters focus on introducing tea products into foods which is the major focus of the entire book. Key Features: Covers broad areas such as chemical properties bioactive components and health benefits of tea-based foods Focuses on chemical properties of tea foods processing technologies functional food products and health benefits Explains how the addition of tea extract changes the properties of food and consumer sensory perception This book presents current and sound scientific knowledge on the nutritional value and health benefit of the different tea-based food products and will be beneficial for food science professionals as well as anyone with an interest in tea as a food ingredient and the benefits it can provide. | Tea as a Food Ingredient Properties Processing and Health Aspects

GBP 170.00
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Dictionary of Algebra Arithmetic and Trigonometry

Dictionary of Algebra Arithmetic and Trigonometry

Clear rigorous definitions of mathematical terms are crucial to good scientific and technical writing-and to understanding the writings of others. Scientists engineers mathematicians economists technical writers computer programmers along with teachers professors and students all have the need for comprehensible working definitions of mathematical expressions. To meet that need CRC Press proudly introduces its Dictionary of Algebra Arithmetic and Trigonometry- the second published volume in the CRC Comprehensive Dictionary of Mathematics. More than three years in development top academics and professionals from prestigious institutions around the world bring you more than 2 800 detailed definitions written in a clear readable style complete with alternative meanings and related references. From Abelian cohomology to zero ring and from the very basic to the highly advanced this unique lexicon includes terms associated with arithmetic algebra and trigonometry with natural overlap into geometry topology and other related areas. Accessible yet rigorous concise but comprehensive the Dictionary of Algebra Arithmetic and Trigonometry is your key to accuracy in writing or understanding scientific engineering and mathematical literature.

GBP 175.00
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Nutritionism The science and politics of dietary advice

Nutritionism The science and politics of dietary advice

'Gyorgy Scrinis exposes the folly of the reductionist approach and proposes an alternative food quality paradigm based on respecting traditional dietary patterns and reducing technological processing. It may offend nutritionists and will upset the food industry but it could also herald a delicious revolution in our ability to eat well. ' - Dr Rosemary Stanton OAM NutritionistFrom the fear of 'bad nutrients' such as fat and cholesterol to the celebration of supposedly health-enhancing vitamins and omega-3 fats our understanding of food and health has been dominated by a reductive scientific focus on nutrients. It is on this basis that butter and eggs have been vilified yet highly processed foods such as margarine have been promoted as being healthier than whole foods. Gyorgy Scrinis argues that this ideology of nutritionism has narrowed and distorted our appreciation of food quality while promoting nutrition confusion and nutritional anxieties. The food industry exploits these anxieties by nutritionally modifying their food products and marketing them with nutritional and health claims. Through a fascinating investigation into such issues as the butter versus margarine debate the battle between low-fat low-carb low-calorie and low-GI weight-loss diets the limitations of dietary guidelines and the search for the optimal dietary pattern - from Mediterranean and vegetarian to paleo diets - Scrinis builds a revealing history of the scientific social and economic factors driving our modern fascination with nutrition and explores alternative ways of understanding food quality. | Nutritionism The science and politics of dietary advice

GBP 130.00
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Education Law

Education Law

Education Law Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive survey of the legal problems and issues confronting school leaders teachers and policymakers today. Court cases accompanied by explanation and analysis can help aspiring educators understand the subtlety and richness of the law. Accordingly each of the 12 thematic chapters begins with an overview concludes with a summary and balances an explanation of the important principles of education law with actual court decisions to illuminate those issues most relevant for educational policy and practice. This updated and expanded Sixth Edition includes: Revision of case law education policy and citations to reflect the most recent decisions and developments in the field. Cases and commentary on key topics such as constitutional rights of students in public schools school discipline safety and zero tolerance policies school choice and parental rights claims the regulation of charter schools and home-based education cyberbullying and the regulation of online speech racial and sexual harassment policies and collective bargaining unions and working conditions. eResources accessible at www. routledge. com/9780367195250 include a Glossary for students Chapter Outlines and Abstracts for instructors as well as Tables of Cases.

GBP 94.99
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Bitter Waters Life And Work In Stalin's Russia

Bitter Waters Life And Work In Stalin's Russia

One dusty summer day in 1935 a young writer named Gennady Andreev-Khomiakov was released from the Siberian labor camp where he had spent the last eight years of his life. His total assets amounted to 25 rubles a loaf of bread five dried herrings and the papers identifying him as a convicted ?enemy of the people. ? From this hard-pressed beginning Andreev-Khomiakov would eventually work his way into a series of jobs that would allow him to travel and see more of ordinary life and work in the Soviet Union of the 1930s than most of his fellow Soviet citizens would ever have dreamed possible. Capitalizing on this rare opportunity Bitter Waters is Andreev-Khomiakov's eyewitness account of those tumultuous years a time when titanic forces were shaping the course of Russian history. Later to become a successful writer and editor in the Russiangr ommunity in the 1950s and 1960s Andreev-Khomiakov brilliantly uses this memoir to explore many aspects of Stalinist society. Forced collectivization Five Year Plans purges and the questionable achievements of ?shock worker brigades? are only part of this story. Andreev-Khomiakov exposes the Soviet economy as little more than a web of corruption a system that largely functioned through bribery barter and brute force?and that fell into temporary chaos when the German army suddenly invaded in 1941. Bitter Waters may be most valuable for what it reveals about Russian society during the tumultuous 1930s. From remote provincial centers and rural areas to the best and worst of Moscow and Leningrad Andreev-Khomiakov's series of deftly drawn sketches of people places and events provide a unique window on the hard daily lives of the people who built Stalin's Soviet Union. | Bitter Waters Life And Work In Stalin's Russia

GBP 130.00
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The Law of Public Communication

The Law of Public Communication

The twelfth edition of this classic textbook provides an overview of communication and media law including the most current legal developments. It explains laws affecting the daily work of writers broadcasters public relations practitioners photographers bloggers and other public communicators. By providing statutes and cases in an accessible manner even to students studying law for the first time the authors ensure that students acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media. The book examines legal topics such as libel privacy intellectual property obscenity and access to information considering the development and current standing of relevant laws and important cases. It examines how these laws affect public political and commercial communication. The twelfth edition discusses hot topics such as proposals to modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act net neutrality legislation participant monitoring the actual malice standard for litigation against journalists and the Julian Assange Espionage Act prosecution. It also explores social media issues such as whether social media use by public officials constitutes a public forum liability for defamation and the operation of Facebook’s Oversight Board. The Law of Public Communication is an ideal core textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in communication law and mass media law. Online resources include a test bank and PowerPoint slides.

GBP 89.99
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Power Systems Analysis Illustrated with MATLAB and ETAP

Power Systems Analysis Illustrated with MATLAB and ETAP

Electrical power is harnessed using several energy sources including coal hydel nuclear solar and wind. Generated power is needed to be transferred over long distances to support load requirements of customers viz. residential industrial and commercial. This necessitates proper design and analysis of power systems to efficiently control the power flow from one point to the other without delay disturbance or interference. Ideal for utility and power system design professionals and students this book is richly illustrated with MATLAB® and Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP®) to succinctly illustrate concepts throughout and includes examples case studies and problems. Features Illustrated throughout with MATLAB and ETAP Proper use of positive/negative/zero sequence analysis of a given one-line diagram (OLD) associated with a grid as well as finger-holding instructions to tackle a power system analysis (PSA) problem for a given OLD of a grid On-line evaluation of power flow short-circuit analysis and related PSA for a given OLD Appropriately learn the finer nuances of designing the several components of a PSA including transmission lines transformers generators/motors and illustrate the corresponding equivalent circuit Case studies from utilities and independent system operators | Power Systems Analysis Illustrated with MATLAB and ETAP

GBP 150.00
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Analytical Impedance Spectroscopy Basics and Applications

Analytical Impedance Spectroscopy Basics and Applications

This book introduces the subject of impedance spectroscopy starting from fundamentals through to latest applications in areas such as ceramics piezoelectric sensors agriculture food quality control medical diagnostics cancer research and so forth. Within the ambit of impedance spectroscopy plots simulated for useful equivalent circuit models design of sample holder necessary precautions to be taken during measurement are described. It further discusses development of softwares for analysis of experimental data and choice of the most appropriate equivalent circuit model. All the materials are supported by problems answers appendices and references. Features: Includes fundamentals equivalent circuit modeling and analysis of data related to impedance spectroscopy. Presents experimental measurements in a nuts-and-bolts approach. Includes derivation of expressions for some selected models and values of immittance functions as frequency of measurements tend to zero and to infinity. Provides clear recipe for beginners for proceeding toward developing equivalent circuit models. Describes computer program for complex nonlinear least squares fitting with example of program IMPSPEC. BAS This book is aimed at senior undergraduate/graduate students and researchers in materials engineering mechanical engineering electrical engineering chemical engineering biomedical engineering construction engineering physics chemistry medical diagnostics agriculture and dairy. | Analytical Impedance Spectroscopy Basics and Applications

GBP 99.99
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Fundamentals of Internet of Things

Fundamentals of Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) networks have revolutionized the world and have innumerable real-time applications on automation. A few examples include driverless cars remote monitoring of the elderly remote order of tea or coffee of your choice from a vending machine and home/industrial automation amongst others. Fundamentals of Internet of Things build the foundations of IoT networks by leveraging the relevant concepts from signal processing communications net-works and machine learning. The book covers two fundamental components of IoT networks namely the Internet and Things. In particular the book focuses on networking concepts protocols clustering data fusion localization energy harvesting control optimization data analytics fog computing privacy and security including elliptic curve cryptography and blockchain technology. Most of the existing books are theoretical and without many mathematical details and examples. In addition some essential topics of the IoT networks are also missing in the existing books. Features: • The book covers cutting-edge research topics• Provides mathematical understanding of the topics in addition to relevant theory and insights• Includes illustrations with hand-solved numerical examples for visualization of the theory and testing of understanding• Lucid and crisp explanation to lessen the study time of the reader The book is a complete package of the fundamentals of IoT networks and is suitable for graduate-level students and researchers who want to dive into the world of IoT networks.

GBP 145.00
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Strategic Finance for Criminal Justice Organizations

Strategic Finance for Criminal Justice Organizations

Traditionally the study of financial decision making in law enforcement and criminal justice entities has been approached from the perspective of tax revenues and budgeting that focus only on the past and present. Capital investments of cash flow provide future benefits to all organizations and among courses in business administration these notions of long-term financial management are critical to a sound understanding of organizational finance. Strategic Finance for Criminal Justice Organizations examines capital budgeting techniques from a quantitative perspective that targets the strategic future of revenues within the criminal justice and law enforcement sectors. Explaining capital budgeting concepts through the use of practical examples this volume discusses: Economics and the use of money as a tool to facilitate the exchange of goods and services Human decision making impediments to rendering objective decisions and methods for improving decision objectivity The consequences of making capital budgeting decisions the concept of risk and the time value of money The rendering of decisions using the payback time method and the mathematical formula necessary to use it The concept of discounting and decision rules for net present value How to make an internal rate of return financial decision The mathematical formula for the profitability ratio/index method and using it to make financial decisions In all organizations it is essential that financial decisions are made through informed insight considering all relevant factors. This volume contributes to improvements of the skills that are required to robustly render beneficial long-term strategic decisions within the law enforcement and criminal justice environment.

GBP 175.00
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Java Programming Fundamentals Problem Solving Through Object Oriented Analysis and Design

Java Programming Fundamentals Problem Solving Through Object Oriented Analysis and Design

While Java texts are plentiful it‘s difficult to find one that takes a real-world approach and encourages novice programmers to build on their Java skills through practical exercise. Written by an expert with 19 experience teaching computer programming Java Programming Fundamentals presents object-oriented programming by employing examples taken from everyday life. Provides a foundation in object-oriented design principles and UML notation Describes common pitfalls and good programming practices Furnishes supplemental links documents and programs on its companion website www. premnair. net Uses day-to-day life examples to introduce every object-oriented and programming concept Includes an extensive stand-alone chapter on GUI and event programming Contains numerous examples self-check questions quick review material and an extensive list of both programming and non-programming exercises The text presents object-oriented design and programming principles in a completely integrated and incremental fashion. It correlates each concept to a real-world application example and then introduces the corresponding Java language construct. The approach continues throughout the book in that every concept is first introduced through practical examples followed by short programming tutorials. To round out its coverage the book provides several case studies which illustrate various design issues and demonstrate the usefulness of techniques presented throughout the book. Using its one-of-a-kind approach Java Programming Fundamentals demonstrates the object-oriented design techniques required to simulate actual real-life situations without compromising study of traditional programming constructs and structures. | Java Programming Fundamentals Problem Solving Through Object Oriented Analysis and Design

GBP 175.00
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Multimedia Data Processing and Computing

Multimedia Data Processing and Computing

This book focuses on different applications of multimedia with supervised and unsupervised data engineering in the modern world. It includes AI-based soft computing and machine techniques in the field of medical diagnosis biometrics networking manufacturing data science automation in electronics industries and many more relevant fields. Multimedia Data Processing and Computing provides a complete introduction to machine learning concepts as well as practical guidance on how to use machine learning tools and techniques in real-world data engineering situations. It is divided into three sections. In this book on multimedia data engineering and machine learning the reader will learn how to prepare inputs interpret outputs appraise discoveries and employ algorithmic strategies that are at the heart of successful data mining. The chapters focus on the use of various machine learning algorithms neural net- work algorithms evolutionary techniques fuzzy logic techniques and deep learning techniques through projects so that the reader can easily understand not only the concept of different algorithms but also the real-world implementation of the algorithms using IoT devices. The authors bring together concepts ideas paradigms tools methodologies and strategies that span both supervised and unsupervised engineering with a particular emphasis on multimedia data engineering. The authors also emphasize the need for developing a foundation of machine learning expertise in order to deal with a variety of real-world case studies in a variety of sectors such as biological communication systems healthcare security finance and economics among others. Finally the book also presents real-world case studies from machine learning ecosystems to demonstrate the necessary machine learning skills to become a successful practitioner. The primary users for the book include undergraduate and postgraduate students researchers academicians specialists and practitioners in computer science and engineering.

GBP 89.99
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Genocide A Comprehensive Introduction

Genocide A Comprehensive Introduction

Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction is the most wide-ranging textbook on genocide yet published. The book is designed as a text for upper-undergraduate and graduate students as well as a primer for non-specialists and general readers interested in learning about one of humanity’s enduring blights. Fully updated to reflect the latest thinking in this rapidly developing field this unique book: Provides an introduction to genocide as both a historical phenomenon and an analytical-legal concept including the concept of genocidal intent and the dynamism and contingency of genocidal processes. Discusses the role of state-building imperialism war and social revolution in fuelling genocide. Supplies a wide range of full-length case studies of genocides worldwide each with a supplementary study. Explores perspectives on genocide from the social sciences including psychology sociology anthropology political science/international relations and gender studies. Considers The Future of Genocide with attention to historical memory and genocide denial; initiatives for truth justice and redress; and strategies of intervention and prevention. Highlights of the new edition include: Nigeria/Biafra as a contested case of genocide Extensive new material on the Kurds Islamic State/ISIS and the civil wars/genocide in Iraq and Syria. Conflict and atrocities in the world’s newest state South Sudan. The role activities and constraints of the United Nations Office of Genocide Prevention. Many new testimonies from genocide victims survivors witnesses—and perpetrators. Dozens of new images including a special photographic essay. Written in clear and lively prose with over 240 illustrations and maps Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction remains the indispensable text for new generations of genocide study and scholarship. An accompanying website (www. genocidetext. net) features a broad selection of supplementary materials teaching aids and Internet resources. | Genocide A Comprehensive Introduction

GBP 175.00
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