Get the essence of physics the easy way. Schaum's Easy Outline of College Physics helps you master physics with plenty of illustrations, memory joggers, and the newest, rapid-absorption teaching techniques. Backed by Schaum's reputation for academic authority, this is the study guide students turn to ... more »

Retaining the valuable and reader-friendly features of previous editions, this expanded fourth edition of the Project and Cost Engineers' Handbook incorporates discussions of international project considerations, project risk analysis and contingency, ethical considerations, and the effect of the Internet ... more »

The number one New York Times bestselling author of Bias delivers another bombshell -- this time aimed at ... 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America No preaching. No pontificating. Just some uncommon sense about the things that have made this country great -- and the culprits who are screwing it up. ... more »

Written by internationally recognized experts and practitioners, Restoration of Boreal and Temperate Forests summarizes the entire range of restoration protocols at both local and regional scales and documents over 20 case studies of forest restoration projects in a geographically diverse range of temperate ... more »

Modelling Uncertainty in Flood Forecasting Systems outlines a framework and supplies tools and techniques for uncertainty modeling in flood forecasting systems. After identifying the need for uncertainty assessment and to distinguish types and sources of uncertainty in flood forecasting, the author reviews ... more »

Why spend countless hours searching for relevant thought leadership articles, specific pieces of statistical data, and navigable reference information, when one resource provides it all? In The CTO Handbook, former CTO of IBM Next Generation Group Mark Minevich, guides readers through what need not be ... more »

The application of electronic materials has created a demand for reliable techniques for examining these materials. This book looks at the area of x-ray diffraction and the modern techniques available for deployment in research. It provides the b... more »

This book evaluates the mechanisms that give rise to tectonic plate movements and presents evidence to show that major impacts on earth have caused significant and dramatic changes in their track. more » more »

Testing of materials and manufactured items is a key element in the process from standard specifications though control and verification during manufacture to trade in actual products. Cooperative agreements and networks are being set up covering reference materials and calibration. This process is becoming ... 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 »

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