Theory and Practice of Relational Databases presents a comprehensive explanation of the process of development of database application systems within the framework of a set processing paradigm. Written in a tutorial style and containing a great many examples and exercises as well as extensively using ... more »

The simplest, most intuitive book on the toughest lessons of flight--addresses the science of flying in terms, explanations, and illustrations that make sense to those who most need to understand: those who fly. Debunks long-rooted misconceptions and offers a clear, minimal-math presentation that starts ... more »

Nethercot has been involved in the development of limit state design of structural steelwork for many years..this experience clearly shows through in this excellent easy-to-understand book. -- The Structural Engineer The text introduces the basic properties of steel, types of steel structure and steelwork ... more »

The book covers the purpose, design, construction and managemnet of sewer systems, as well as their environmental impact. It is structured to provide an overview, engineering principles and analysis for each topic. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the subject as sewer systems ... more »

EARTH REPORT 2000, sponsored by the Competitive Enterprise Institute--the best environmental think tank in the country, according to the WALL STREET JOURNAL--sets a new standard for examining humankind's stewardship of this planet. In remarkably clear fashion, EARTH REPORT 2000 explains the key issues ... more »

Management of Off-highway Plant and Equipment provides a working knowledge of plant management for engineers, managers and students, and explains concisely and clearly the factors to be considered during investment in, andmanagement of, construction equipment. It compares the cost of leasing with those ... more »

'Practical Project' provides the Processes, Tools and Approaches necessary to successfully plan, coordinate and control Projects and Programs as businesses enter the 21st Century. Included in its pages are descriptions of and recommended applications for the new Program and Project Management software ... more »

Product Info This E. & F. N. Spon title is now distributed by Routledge in the US and Canada more »

The Technology of Building Defects has been developed to provide a unique stand alone review of the subject. Defects are considered as part of the whole building rather than in isolation. General educational objectives are set out which offer the reader the opportunity of self-assessment. Each section ... more »

Building design is increasingly geared towards low energy consumption. Understanding the fundamentals of heat transfer and the behaviour of air and water movements is more important than ever before. Heat and Mass Transfer in Building Services Design provi... more »

... . In this book Phil Parnham raises a number of questions that should be considered whenever a new building is being designed or built. These are: * why has staining become so prominent * what causes premature staining * which parts of new buildings are likely to be affected * how can it be avoided? By ... more »

The third edition of this classic text combines thorough coverage of fundamental theory with a wide ranging treatment of contemporary real-world applications. It is one of Spon's bestselling textbooks. The chapters on sediment transport, river engineering, wave theory and coastal engineering have been ... more »