Successful businesses and organizations are continually looking for ways to improve service and customer satisfaction in order to achieve long-term customer loyalty. In light of these goals, software developers must ask the question: how does customer orientation inf... Полное описание

Audio/Video (AV) systems and Information Technology (IT) are colliding. Broadcasters and other AV professionals are impacted by the transition to IT components and techniques. This is the first book to focus on the intersection of AV and IT concepts. It includes tech... Полное описание

Information processing in sensor networks is a rapidly emerging area of computer science and electrical engineering research. Because of advances in micro-sensors, wireless networking and embedded processing, ad hoc networks of sensor are becoming increasingly availa... Полное описание

This volume represents a selection of papers presented at the Third International Symposium on Fatigue Design, Fatigue Design 1998, held in Espoo, Finland, 26-29 May, 1998.One objective of this symposium series was to help bridge the gap that sometimes exists between... Полное описание

WE ARE ADRIFT IN A SEA OF INFORMATION. We need information to make good decisions, to get things done, to learn, and to gain better mastery of the world around us. But we do not always have good control of our information - not even in the "e;home waters"e; o... Полное описание

The book includes a synthesis of research findings on the structure and evolution of the Central Indian Ocean Basin and its ferromanganese deposits, in particular, on the exploration campaign since 1980s. A comprehensive mixture of recent studies along with classical... Полное описание

Packed with stunning images this is an indispensable visual guide illustrating and explaining current fabrication processes and material transformation. Providing a documentary of an eclectic range of fabrication techniques, this is the ideal reference for designers ... Полное описание

From 1944-1971, the Hanford Reach of the Colombia River in Washington State received quantities of radioisotopes, heat and chemicals from up to 8 plutonium reactors. Subsequently, from 1971-1984 the same part of the river provided cooling water for 3 power-production... Полное описание

After three years of education, architecture students have to start out on their first year of practical training as the initial step in a career in the professional world--all too often without enough clear advice to make sure that their first step is in the right d... Полное описание

The plastic analysis method has been used extensively by engineers for designing steel structures. Simpler structures can be analyzed using the basic virtual work formulation, but more complex frames are evaluated with specialist computer software. This new book sets... Полное описание

The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!RF (... Полное описание

More than 1,600 high-quality clinical images facilitate fast, accurate visual diagnosis in pediatric emergencies The Atlas of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2e gives you rapid access to the visual cues, diagnostic signs and symptoms, and acute treatment for all pediat... Полное описание

Everything you need to pass the NPTE on your first try is right here! McGraw-Hill s NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) will help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get the best score possible. With this unmatched review, you l... Полное описание

The definitive guide to petroleum hydrocarbon fuel spill and leak causes, prevention, response, and cost recovery Oil Spills and Gas Leaks highlights the complex nature of petroleum hydrocarbon fuel extraction methods, the unintended consequences when disasters occur... Полное описание

This handy textbook covers all you need to know to begin to use databases such as Microsoft Access.Learning Made Simple books give readers skills without frills. They are matched to the main qualifications, and written by experienced teachers and authors to make ofte... Полное описание

The global credit derivatives market is estimated to have grown from virtually nothing in the early 1990s to over $2 trillion dollars. Although still relatively young, the credit derivatives market has already developed to the point where one can characterize its evo... Полное описание

Adoption of Bluetooth wireless technology has made great strides in the last few years. One of the biggest steps forward-the standardization of Java APIs for Bluetooth wireless technology (JABWT)-is explained in detail in this book. The JABWT standard, defined by the... Полное описание

Of the thousands of novel compounds that a drug discovery project team invents and that bind to the therapeutic target, typically only a fraction of these have sufficient ADME/Tox properties to become a drug product. Understanding ADME/Tox is critical for all drug re... Полное описание

In the face of rapid developments in automated techniques, this book presents an excellent guide to present trends. It provides information on: principles and terminology of enzyme automation; automatic methods illustrated by the Technicon system; semi-automatic meth... Полное описание

In this book, we study, under the name of von Neumann algebras, those algebras generally known as "e;rings of operators"e; or "e;W*-algebras."e; The new terminology, suggested by J. Dieudonng, is fully justified from the historical point of view. Cert... Полное описание

* Diagrams and illustrations are included in colour to make explanations easier to understand * Ideal for students taking City and Guilds 2357 and 2391 as a companion volume to their textbooks * Up-to-date for the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations Get instant acces... Полное описание

A practical approach to the ancient Chinese movement for health and well-being.Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi is a beautifully photographed, informative and practical guide to ... Полное описание

Insights on value investing from a Wall Street superbroker. From 1973 to 1997, the stock market averaged 9% return. Kenneth Lee's "e;Benchmark Investing"e; averaged 24%. Value investing may be a hot topic on Wall Street right now, but Lee has been making mone... Полное описание

Ideal for college-bound students or anyone thinking about making a career change, this series offers information needed to explore and choose a profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. Each book details the responsibilities, education and training... Полное описание