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Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport

Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport

The transport sector continues to shift towards alternative powertrains particularly with the UK Government’s announcement to end the sale of petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2030 and increasing support for alternatives. Despite this announcement the internal combustion continues to play a significant role both in the passenger car market through the use of hybrids and sustainable low carbon fuels as well as a key role in other sectors such as heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway applications across the globe. Building on the industry-leading IC Engines conference the 2021 Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport conference (7-8 December 2021 London UK) focussed on the internal combustion engine’s role in Net-Zero transport as well as covered developments in the wide range of propulsion systems available (electric fuel cell sustainable fuels etc) and their associated powertrains. To achieve the net-zero transport across the globe the life-cycle analysis of future powertrain and energy was also discussed. Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport provided 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 and stationary power industries.

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Net-Zero and Positive Energy Communities Best Practice Guidance Based on the ZERO-PLUS Project Experience

Net-Zero and Positive Energy Communities Best Practice Guidance Based on the ZERO-PLUS Project Experience

This book presents a methodology for the design construction monitoring optimization and post-occupancy evaluation of net-zero and positive-energy communities based on the experiences gained in the EU Horizon 2020 ZERO-PLUS project. It describes the steps tools and methods developed during the project providing practical information for the energy and construction sector that will be of interest to students engineers architects developers and professionals working around high performance architecture and sustainable communities. Through the ZERO-PLUS project a consortium of 32 partners from eight countries including academic institutions technology providers architects and construction companies designed four communities covering completely different geo-climatic regions construction practices and cultural backgrounds in Cyprus Italy France and the UK. The communities were designed optimized constructed monitored handed over to tenants post-occupancy evaluated and troubleshooted through a system of continuous collaboration and data acquisition. This book presents these case studies and shows how the project targets of reducing electricity consumption below 20 kWh/m2/y increasing electricity production from Renewable Energy Systems to over 50 kWh/m2/y and at cheaper costs when compared to current zero-energy buildings were reached and surpassed. These cases demonstrate that a holistic and interactive approach to design and construction can bring communities a high standard of sustainability. The key features of the book include: Practical guidance drawn from the interdisciplinary international and remote cooperation between experts from academia and industry across the construction sector A survey of the state-of-the-art on net-zero and positive-energy communities including the experience and the lessons learned from previous projects and from the ZERO-PLUS project Descriptions of novel emerging renewable energy technologies integrated into real case study communities to achieve the energy generation target of the communities A comprehensive set of approaches tools guidelines best practices challenges and lessons learned from the five-year ZERO-PLUS project and the completion of four residential case studies to inform the reader of how to achieve affordable net-zero energy communities Four typologies of residential communities located in different climatic conditions are presented touching on the critical aspects of the design construction monitoring and occupancy phase A discussion of future trends for developing communities that are more liveable accessible and sustainable and which can comply with new energy policies in a way that is affordable for the owners and residents. | Net-Zero and Positive Energy Communities Best Practice Guidance Based on the ZERO-PLUS Project Experience

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Zero Emissions Power Cycles

Zero Emissions Power Cycles

Focusing on fossil-fueled nonpolluting power generation systems Zero Emissions Power Cycles presents alternative solutions to the severe emissions problems of power plants. Along with a description of new thermodynamic cycles and the results of computational analyses this volume provides modern analytical tools and equations to evaluate exergy and introduce currentology. The authors explore various aspects of zero emissions power plant (ZEPP) technology including carbon dioxide sequestration ion transport and oxygen enrichment. They show that ZEPP technology can:Provide affordable clean power to meet expanding energy demandSolve critical environmental problems such as eliminating carbon dioxide and pollutant emissionsAddress energy security issues by supporting the use of diverse fossil fuels including integrated coal gasification and pulverized coal combustionEase the economic cost of sustainable energy supplies primarily through the use of cogenerated carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recoveryAddressing the significant human contribution to global warming this book presents reasonable and effective approaches to minimize the harmful pollution that results from fossil fuel emissions. It shows how to create and operate ZEPPs making our energy future clean secure and inexpensive.

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Designing Zero Carbon Buildings Using Dynamic Simulation Methods

Designing Zero Carbon Buildings Using Dynamic Simulation Methods

In addition to the application of fundamental principles that lead to a structured method for zero carbon design of buildings this considerably expanded second edition includes new advanced topics on multi-objective optimisation; reverse modelling; reduction of the simulation performance gap; predictive control; nature-inspired emergent simulation leading to sketches that become ‘alive’; and an alternative economics for achieving the sustainability paradigm. The book features student design work from a Master’s programme run by the author and their design speculation for a human settlement on Mars. Tasks for simple simulation experiments are available for the majority of topics providing the material for classroom exercise and giving the reader an easy introduction into the field. Extended new case studies of zero carbon buildings are featured in the book including schemes from Japan China Germany Denmark and the UK and provide the reader with an enhanced design toolbox to stimulate their own design thinking. | Designing Zero Carbon Buildings Using Dynamic Simulation Methods

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Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes An Engineering Approach

Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes An Engineering Approach

Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage. The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures. The final chapter offers a series of case studies including examples of weatherized homes. | Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes An Engineering Approach

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Automating SOLIDWORKS 2021 Using Macros A guide to creating VSTA macros using the Visual Basic.NET Language

Automating SOLIDWORKS 2021 Using Macros A guide to creating VSTA macros using the Visual Basic.NET Language

Engineers working with SOLIDWORKS are often faced with tedious repetitive work that can consume a lot of time but it doesn’t have to be this way. One of the most exciting aspects of SOLIDWORKS is its robust programming interface or API. The SOLIDWORKS API allows you to write code that can perform almost any series of actions for you. SOLIDWORKS was built from the ground up to automate and in this book you will learn how to take advantage of these powerful tools to speed up your work. Automating SOLIDWORKS 2021 Using Macros is designed as a tutorial to help beginner to intermediate programmers develop macros for SOLIDWORKS. Experience with programming isn’t required. The book starts with a new chapter on the fundamentals of Visual Basic. NET and the SOLIDWORKS API to make the learning process easier for beginners. The rest of the book introduces you to developing macros using the SOLIDWORKS API. The book concludes with a chapter dedicated to some of the author’s favorite source code for you to use as the basis for typical automation procedures. The focus of this book is primarily on the Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) macro interface. It covers many of the major API functions through practical use cases. It will teach you the fundamentals of Visual Basic. NET as well as SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional SOLIDWORKS Document Manager and Excel API functions. Author Mike Spens has been professionally developing macros for SOLIDWORKS for more than a decade. He has helped numerous companies develop their own programs and streamline their workflows. If you want to learn how to develop your own macros for SOLIDWORKS following best practices and using well written code then this is the perfect book for you. | Automating SOLIDWORKS 2021 Using Macros A guide to creating VSTA macros using the Visual Basic. NET Language

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The Routledge Companion for Architecture Design and Practice Established and Emerging Trends

The Routledge Companion for Architecture Design and Practice Established and Emerging Trends

The Routledge Companion for Architecture Design and Practice provides an overview of established and emerging trends in architecture practice. Contributions of the latest research from international experts examine external forces applied to the practice and discipline of architecture. Each chapter contains up-to-date and relevant information about select aspects of architecture and the changes this information will have on the future of the profession. The Companion contains thirty-five chapters divided into seven parts: Theoretical Stances Technology Sustainability Behavorism Urbanism Professional Practice and Society. Topics include: Evidence-Based Design Performativity Designing for Net Zero Energy The Substance of Light in Design Social Equity and Ethics for Sustainable Architecture Universal Design Design Psychology Architecture Branding and the Politics of Identity The Role of BIM in Green Architecture Public Health and the Design Process Affordable Housing Disaster Preparation and Mitigation Diversity and many more. Each chapter follows the running theme of examining external forces applied to the practice and discipline of architecture in order to uncover the evolving theoretical tenets of what constitutes today’s architectural profession and the tools that will be required of the future architect. This book considers architecture’s interdisciplinary nature and addresses its current and evolving perspectives related to social economic environmental technological and globalization trends. These challenges are central to the future direction of architecture and as such this Companion will serve as an invaluable reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students existing practitioners and future architects. | The Routledge Companion for Architecture Design and Practice Established and Emerging Trends

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Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems

Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems

Future energy technologies must embrace and achieve sustainability by displacing fossil carbon-intensive energy consumption or capture/reuse/sequester fossil carbon. This book provides a deeper knowledge on individual low (and zero) carbon technologies in a comprehensive way covering details of recent developments on these technologies in different countries. It also covers materials and processes involved in energy generation transmission distribution storage policies and so forth including solar electrical; thermal systems; energy from biomass and biofuels; energy transmission distribution and storage; and buildings using energy-efficient lighting. | Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems

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Automating SOLIDWORKS 2023 Using Macros A guide to creating VSTA macros using the Visual Basic.NET Language

Automating SOLIDWORKS 2023 Using Macros A guide to creating VSTA macros using the Visual Basic.NET Language

Engineers working with SOLIDWORKS are often faced with tedious repetitive work that can consume a lot of time but it doesn’t have to be this way. One of the most exciting aspects of SOLIDWORKS is its robust programming interface or API. The SOLIDWORKS API allows you to write code that can perform almost any series of actions for you. SOLIDWORKS was built from the ground up to automate and in this book you will learn how to take advantage of these powerful tools to speed up your work. Automating SOLIDWORKS 2023 Using Macros is designed as a tutorial to help beginner to intermediate programmers develop macros for SOLIDWORKS. Experience with programming isn’t required. The book starts with a chapter on the fundamentals of Visual Basic. NET and the SOLIDWORKS API to make the learning process easier for beginners. The rest of the book introduces you to developing macros using the SOLIDWORKS API. The book concludes with a chapter dedicated to some of the author’s favorite source code for you to use as the basis for typical automation procedures. The focus of this book is primarily on the Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) macro interface. It covers many of the major API functions through practical use cases. It will teach you the fundamentals of Visual Basic. NET as well as SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional SOLIDWORKS Document Manager and Excel API functions. Author Mike Spens has been professionally developing macros for SOLIDWORKS for more than a decade. He has helped numerous companies develop their own programs and streamline their workflows. If you want to learn how to develop your own macros for SOLIDWORKS following best practices and using well written code then this is the perfect book for you. What you'll learn Record macros Control Custom Properties Create parts and features Build assemblies Batch create drawings Extract information from PDM Create add-ins from macros Create many other time saving utilities | Automating SOLIDWORKS 2023 Using Macros A guide to creating VSTA macros using the Visual Basic. NET Language

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Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems A Modelling Approach

Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems A Modelling Approach

Construction as an industry sector is responsible for around one-third of the total worldwide energy usage and about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The rise in the number of buildings and floor space area for residential and commercial purposes has imposed enormous pressure on existing energy sources. Implementations such as efficient usage of building energy systems design measures utilization of local energy resources energy storage and the use of renewable energy sources to meet electricity demands are currently under development and deployment for improving the energy performance index. However integrating all such measures and the development of nearly zero-energy and zero-emission buildings is yet to be explored. In this book the different control techniques and intelligent technologies used to improve the energy performance of buildings are illustrated. Every building energy control system has a two-fold objective for energy and comfort requirements to achieve a high comfort index (for thermal visual air quality humidity and various plug loads) and increase the energy performance index. The most significant aspect in the design of a building’s energy control system is modelling. All the components methodologies and processes involved in developing a renewable energy-driven building are covered in detail. This book is intended for graduates and professionals working towards the development of a sustainable built environment using renewable energy sources. | Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems A Modelling Approach

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Data Analytics for Internal Auditors

Data Analytics for Internal Auditors

There are many webinars and training courses on Data Analytics for Internal Auditors but no handbook written from the practitioner’s viewpoint covering not only the need and the theory but a practical hands-on approach to conducting Data Analytics. The spread of IT systems makes it necessary that auditors as well as management have the ability to examine high volumes of data and transactions to determine patterns and trends. The increasing need to continuously monitor and audit IT systems has created an imperative for the effective use of appropriate data mining tools. This book takes an auditor from a zero base to an ability to professionally analyze corporate data seeking anomalies.

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Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB

Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB

Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB® discusses optimal controller design in discrete time for networked control systems (NCS). The authors apply several powerful modern control techniques in discrete time to the design of intelligent controllers for such NCS. Detailed derivations rigorous stability proofs computer simulation examples and downloadable MATLAB® codes are included for each case. The book begins by providing background on NCS networked imperfections dynamical systems stability theory and stochastic optimal adaptive controllers in discrete time for linear and nonlinear systems. It lays the foundation for reinforcement learning-based optimal adaptive controller use for finite and infinite horizons. The text then:Introduces quantization effects for linear and nonlinear NCS describing the design of stochastic adaptive controllers for a class of linear and nonlinear systemsPresents two-player zero-sum game-theoretic formulation for linear systems in input–output form enclosed by a communication networkAddresses the stochastic optimal control of nonlinear NCS by using neuro dynamic programmingExplores stochastic optimal design for nonlinear two-player zero-sum games under communication constraintsTreats an event-sampled distributed NCS to minimize transmission of state and control signals within the feedback loop via the communication networkCovers distributed joint optimal network scheduling and control design for wireless NCS as well as the effect of network protocols on the wireless NCS controller designAn ideal reference for graduate students university researchers and practicing engineers Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB® instills a solid understanding of neural network controllers and how to build them.

GBP 66.99
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Automated Lighting The Art and Science of Moving and Color-Changing Lights

Automated Lighting The Art and Science of Moving and Color-Changing Lights

Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving and Color-Changing Lights Third Edition (formerly Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light) continues to be the most trusted text for working and aspiring lighting professionals. Now in its third edition it has been fully updated to reflect the vast changes in stage and studio luminairies—including LEDs switch-mode power supplies optics networking Ethernet-based protocols like Art-Net and sACN wireless DMX and much more. Its written in clear easy-to-understand language and includes enough detailed information to benefit for the most experienced technicians programmers and designers. Additional content and resources are provided at the author's website www. automatedlighting. pro. | Automated Lighting The Art and Science of Moving and Color-Changing Lights

GBP 51.99
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Computer Modeling Applications for Environmental Engineers

Computer Modeling Applications for Environmental Engineers

Computer Modeling Applications for Environmental Engineers in its second edition incorporates changes and introduces new concepts using Visual Basic. NET a programming language chosen for its ease of comprehensive usage. This book offers a complete understanding of the basic principles of environmental engineering and integrates new sections that address Noise Pollution and Abatement and municipal solid-waste problem solving financing of waste facilities and the engineering of treatment methods that address sanitary landfill biochemical processes and combustion and energy recovery. Its practical approach serves to aid in the teaching of environmental engineering unit operations and processes design and demonstrates effective problem-solving practices that facilitate self-teaching. A vital reference for students and professional sanitary and environmental engineers this work also serves as a stand-alone problem-solving text with well-defined real-work examples and explanations.

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Fermented Foods Part I Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Fermented Foods Part I Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Traditional fermented foods are not only the staple food for most of developing countries but also the key healthy food for developed countries. As the healthy functions of these foods are gradually discovered more high throughput biotechnologies are being used to promote the fermented food industries. As a result the microorganisms process biochemistry manufacturing and down-streaming processing as well as the bioactive metabolites released by the fermenting organisms and above all the healthy functions of these foods were extensively researched. The application and progress of biotechnology and biochemistry of traditional fermented food systems are different from each other as the microorganisms and the food matrices vary widely. Part I (Biochemistry and Biotechnology) of this book (Fermented Foods) discusses the general aspects of biochemistry and biotechnological application of fermented foods involving acetic acid bacteria lactic acid bacteria ethanolic yeasts and fungi in accelerating the many and variable functional factors in the fermented foods as well as metagenomics of fermented foods. The detailed technological interventions involved in different categories of fermented foods such as fermented cereals (bread and sourdough) fermented milk products (yogurt cheese) fermented sausages fermented vegetables (kimchi sauerkraut) fermented legumes (tempeh natto) and coffee and cocoa fermentations and fermented beverages (animal- and plant-based) with their potential and actual health benefits are discussed in Part II (Fermented Foods: Technological Interventions). | Fermented Foods Part I Biochemistry and Biotechnology

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry Principles of Sustainable Operations

Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry Principles of Sustainable Operations

This foundational textbook investigates the economic environmental and social sustainability issues facing the hospitality industry today and explores ideas solutions and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. This updated fourth edition features new content including: Research on nature-based solutions and zero-carbon approaches in facilities technologies for energy water and waste management changes in consumer behaviour and environmental and social impacts of food production A new chapter on employees diversity inclusion and well-being in the industry A new chapter on the challenges of operating in the Global South More than 100 international industry case studies and focused info boxes New practical exercises discussion questions and research project ideas based on real-life sustainability scenarios Accessible and comprehensive this book is essential reading for all students as well as current and future managers in the hospitality industry. | Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry Principles of Sustainable Operations

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Once Upon a Pixel Storytelling and Worldbuilding in Video Games

Once Upon a Pixel Storytelling and Worldbuilding in Video Games

Once Upon a Pixel examines the increasing sophistication of storytelling and worldbuilding in modern video games. Drawing on some of gaming’s most popular titles including Red Dead Redemption 2 The Last of Us Horizon Zero Dawn and the long-running Metal Gear Solid series it is a pioneering exploration into narrative in games from the perspective of the creative writer. With interviews and insights from across the industry it provides a complete account of how Triple-A independent and even virtual reality games are changing the way we tell stories. Key Features A fresh perspective on video games as a whole new form of creative writing. Interviews with a range of leading industry figures from critics to creators. Professional analysis of modern video game script excerpts. Insights into emerging technologies and the future of interactive storytelling. | Once Upon a Pixel Storytelling and Worldbuilding in Video Games

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Learning C# Programming with Unity 3D second edition

Learning C# Programming with Unity 3D second edition

Learning C# Programming with Unity 3D Second Edition is for the novice game programmer without any prior programming experience. Readers will learn how C# is used to make a game in Unity 3D. Many example projects provide working code to learn from and experiment with. As C# evolves Unity 3D evolves along with it. Many new features and aspects of C# are included and explained. Common programming tasks are taught by way of making working game mechanics. The reader will understand how to read and apply C# in Unity 3D and apply that knowledge to other development environments that use C#. New to this edition: includes latest C# language features and useful tools included with the . NET library like LINQ Local Functions Tuples and more! Key Features Provides a starting point for the first-time programmer C# Code examples are simple short and clear Learn the very basics on up to interesting tricks which C# offers

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Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development

Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development

With multicore processors now in every computer server and embedded device the need for cost-effective reliable parallel software has never been greater. By explaining key aspects of multicore programming Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development helps software engineers understand parallel programming and master the multicore challenge. Accessible to newcomers to the field the book captures the state of the art of multicore programming in computer science. It covers the fundamentals of multicore hardware parallel design patterns and parallel programming in C++ . NET and Java. It also discusses manycore computing on graphics cards and heterogeneous multicore platforms automatic parallelization automatic performance tuning transactional memory and emerging applications. As computing power increasingly comes from parallelism software developers must embrace parallel programming. Written by leaders in the field this book provides an overview of the existing and up-and-coming programming choices for multicores. It addresses issues in systems architecture operating systems languages and compilers.

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Social Science Perspectives on Climate Change

Social Science Perspectives on Climate Change

Although it is generally accepted that the climate is changing for the worse and that human activities are a major contributing factor in that change there is still only marginal response to the challenge posed by climate change. The reasons behind this limited response are becoming clearer through the recognition that climate change is not just a set of physical science facts but it is also part of a series of complex social processes. Consequently this book is important in providing social science perspectives on a range of attempts to adjust human activity to reduce its environmental impact. These attempts vary from the changing of the dress code in Japanese offices to the creation of zero-carbon gated communities in Bangalore India. Taken together the contributions to this book provide timely insights into the complexities of saving the planet through human endeavour. This book was originally published as a special issue of Contemporary Social Science. | Social Science Perspectives on Climate Change

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Die Cast Engineering A Hydraulic Thermal and Mechanical Process

Die Cast Engineering A Hydraulic Thermal and Mechanical Process

A frequently misunderstood technology die casting is considered the shortest route between raw material and near net shape. For many decades high pressure die casting was viewed as an art based upon seat of the pant strategies. However many of these crude reactions actually worked because the fundamental process is quite forgiving of eccentricities. Exploring these reactions with scientific logic Die Casting Engineering presents a broad study of each procedure in the die casting process and clearly outlines its basic science and principles. This guide is written in a reader-friendly and logical format by an experienced authority in quality and productivity enhancement tooling design metal feed system analysis temperature management and environmental regulation. While its scope is broad and covers the many facets of die casting the book's main focus is on function problem identification and solution and strategic logic. Generously illustrated it provides a comprehensive explanation of why high pressure die casting is reliable predictable and teachable. | Die Cast Engineering A Hydraulic Thermal and Mechanical Process

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Reaffirming Juvenile Justice From Gault to Montgomery

Reaffirming Juvenile Justice From Gault to Montgomery

This book will expand students’ knowledge and understanding of the evolution of juvenile justice in the last 50 years. Designed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the landmark case In re Gault which the U. S. Supreme Court decided in 1967 the authors provide a brief history of juvenile justice then frame the developments and transformations that have occurred in the intervening years. Topics covered include an overview of the dramatic changes to the field following the spike in youth violence in the 1990s the superpredator myth zero-tolerance policies and sanctions for juvenile offenders—particularly the 2005 abolition of the death penalty and subsequent decision on life without parole. The book also covers child and youth victimization and trauma and recent prevention and treatment initiatives. Designed for upper-level undergraduates this text reflects on the evolving U. S. juvenile justice system while anticipating future challenges and trends. Reaffirming Juvenile Justice illustrates how ideology media and politics shape policy and how it can evolve. | Reaffirming Juvenile Justice From Gault to Montgomery

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Safety of Nanomaterials along Their Lifecycle Release Exposure and Human Hazards

Safety of Nanomaterials along Their Lifecycle Release Exposure and Human Hazards

The incorporation of nanomaterials into products can improve performance efficiency and durability in various fields ranging from construction energy management catalysis microelectronics plastics coatings and paints to consumer articles such as foods and cosmetics. But innovation never comes at zero risk. The potential hazards resulting from human exposure during production use or disposal has raised concerns and targeted research early on. Safety of Nanomaterials along Their Lifecycle: Release Exposure and Human Hazards presents the state of the art in nanosafety research from a lifecycle perspective. Although major knowledge gaps still exist solid data are now available to identify scenarios of critical risk as well as those of safe nanomaterial use for our benefit. The book is divided into four parts: characterization hazard release and exposure and real-life case studies. To improve coherence throughout the book various chapters review the same suite of well-characterized judiciously chosen and identical industrial nanomaterials. The book is a helpful resource to professionals in product development industrial design regulatory agencies and materials scientists and engineers involved in the safety of nanomaterials. | Safety of Nanomaterials along Their Lifecycle Release Exposure and Human Hazards

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Robot Development Using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio

Robot Development Using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio

The Microsoft® Robotics Developer Studio (MSRDS) and LEGO® robots together offer a flexible platform for creating robotic systems. Designed for novices with basic programming skills Robot Development Using Microsoft® Robotics Developer Studio provides clear instructions on developing and operating robots. It includes an extensive array of examples with corresponding step-by-step tutorials and explanations. The first several chapters of the book introduce the development environment of MSRDS including concurrency and coordination runtime (CCR) decentralized software services (DSS) visual simulation environment (VSE) and the Microsoft Visual Programming Language (MVPL). The text then covers the inputs and outputs to the robot and control logic and describes how MSRDS can be used to control a LEGO robot’s hearing and vision. It also presents a real-life example involving a sumo robot contest. The final chapter provides information on related academic courses websites and books. The top-down approach used in this text helps readers think of a robot as a system rather than an assemblage of parts. Readers gain an understanding of methods for integration design trade-offs and teamwork—all essential skills for building robots. The MSRDS codes for all examples are available at http://msrds. caece. net/ | Robot Development Using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio

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Global Organized Crime A 21st Century Approach

Global Organized Crime A 21st Century Approach

In the maelstrom of globalization and cyberspace organized crime continues to defy definition. A diverse array of activities is perpetuated by criminal organizations criminal groups and associations and gangs and it is clear that one specific label is no longer adequate. This book offers a uniquely global approach to organized crime and the multitude of forces that shape it in the 21st century. As well as discussing definitions of and the historical roots of organized crime this book examines various forms of organized crime around the world in the US Mexico Latin America and the Caribbean Russia and Europe Asia and Africa. This revised and updated new edition includes coverage of: the rise of the ’Ndrangheta in Italy and their global expansion; the impact of drug legalization on organized crime and the problem of methamphetamine; organ trading money laundering and animal poaching; changes in gang traditions and gangland penitentiaries; the decentralization of Mexican cartels the growth of opium production in Myanmar and the drug war in Africa; and the advancement of ISIS and the emergence of the Silk Road and the Dark Net. This book is essential reading for students engaged in the study of global and transnational organized crime with features including chapter overviews key terms critical thinking questions and case studies. | Global Organized Crime A 21st Century Approach

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