The Way of the Techies is written by an unprecedented collection of top technology CEOs and covers the future of technology and what opportunities will exist in the future. The book covers the most important aspects of future technologies, what they mean for companies and entrepreneurs, and the technology ... more »

... on thousands of rates, each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. This is the first book to include typical project costs for: * Painting and wallpapering * Plasterwork * Floor and wall tiles * Rendering * External work More than just a price book, it gives easy-to-read, professional ... more »

Cyanobacteria and their toxins are an increasing global public health menace. Most recently, problems have been experienced in the US, Australia, The contributors, all leading experts in their fields examine the increasing need to protect drinking water and water resources from the hazards of Cyanobacteria ... more »

... examination of each topic covered, using checklists, suggested agendas, briefing notes, risk assessment charts etc., the author has provided: * a practical guide on how to react to many difficult situations which arise * strong focus on risk avoidance techniques and how to apply them * a balanced approach ... more »

Although construction is one of the most labor-intensive industries, people management issues are given inadequate attention. Furthermore, the focus of attention with regards to HR has been on the strategic aspects of HRM function - yet most problems and operational issues arise on projects. To help ... more »

Plane and Geodetic Surveying blends theory and practice, conventional techniques and GPS, to provide the ideal book for students of surveying. Detailed guidance is given on how and when the principle surveying instruments (theodolites, Total Stations, levels and GPS) should be used. Concepts and formulae ... more »

The new edition of this well-known book provides a series of practical design studies of a range of steel structures. It is extensively revised and contains numerous worked examples, including comparative designs for many structures. more »

* 12 proven designs for building inexpensive, yet effective, audio studios * Covers basic acoustic theory, construction materials, and applied design * New chapters on blueprint reading and electrical wiring and grounding methods, expanded coverage of materials and construction methods more »

Software Engineering Quality Toolbox consists of 45 chapters of software engineering expertise on the subject of quality and productivity. Each chapter contains specific how to checklists. Topics include: the software equation, measuring size of applications, quality metrics, cost estimation ... more »

For anyone entering or continuing to work in the ever-evolving field of mobile telecommunications, this book is a clear, concise, and easily accessible reference to just about anything you need to know--or soon will! It profiles all the current and emerging technologies, decodes all the buzzwords, and ... more »

The second edition of a bestseller, The Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem continues to provide a wealth of information on the entire ecosystem of the Everglades. With an emphasis on natural history, the text is unified around themes of biogeography and ecosystem functions of the plant ... more »

This practical reference manual is an invaluable guide for surveyors, engineers, loss adjusters, students of construction and anyone else concerned with structural defects in low-rise buildings. more » more »