Summer 2014 - Science & Technical

1 | Summer 2014 | McGraw-Hill | Technical

McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics9780071832724 Pub Date: 11/5/14 $30.00 Paperback / softback

512 pages Technology & Engineering / Robotics

Raspberry Pi Robots: A DIY Guide for Makers Timothy Brown SummaryThe definitive guide to building all types of Raspberry Pi-powered robotsfor the nearly 2 million RasPi users worldwide! This versatile, cookbook-style guide shows, step-by-step, how to create a variety of innovative RasPi-based robots. Filled with schematics, wiring diagrams, and datasheets, Raspberry Pi Robots: A DIY Guide for Makers explains how to configure the brains of the robot and how to interface displays, sensors, motors, and other electronics to the Raspberry Pi. Example projects provide a detailed look at the construction of several robots, including a basic platform, a small hexapod crawler, and all-terrain robot, and a fully autonomous quadcopter UAV.

l With its focus on practical skills rather than specific operating systems or software versions, this book will have a long shelf life

l Full CAD files and source code for all examples and projects available on the companion website

Timothy S. Brown (Hampton Roads, VA) is a former Linux, FreeBSD, and Mac OS X system administrator with over 14 years' experience managing servers for web hosting and multi-national companies of all sizes.

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192 pages Computers / Computerized Home & Entertainment

Minecraft Mastery: Build Your Own Redstone Contraptions and Mods Matthew Monk, Simon Monk SummaryReveals how to go deeper than ever into Minecraft, build redstone contraptions, and write and install mods Minecraft is a nearly infinite digital sandbox in which players use textured blocks to build whatever they want. Minecraft Mastery allows players to experience the game in all-new ways. Players will learn how to host servers to share their world with others; use redstone to create complex contraptions such as dice, digital clocks, and traps, and write and install mods that allow them to change the environment or create objects that dont exist in the basic game.

l Easy-to-follow tutorials supported by clear visuals take readers Minecraft skills to the next level l Includes modifiable source code for download l Minecraft is a worldwide phenomenon from Swedish indie game developer Mojang with more than 22 million

copies sold

Matthew Monk (Preston, UK) is an experienced Minecraft player and author of the self-published eBook ComputerCraft: Lua Programming in Minecraft..

Dr. Simon Monk (Preston, UK) has a degree in Cybernetics and Computer Science and a PhD in Software Engineering. He is the bestselling author of Programming Arduino, Programming the Raspberry Pi, and other books.

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216 pages Computers / Programming Languages

Programming the BeagleBone Black: Getting Started with JavaScript and BoneScript Simon Monk SummaryBestselling electronics author Simon Monk teaches BeagleBone Black programming skills Its the American Pi! BeagleBone Black, the U.S.s answer to the massively successful Raspberry Pi, is the latest, wildly popular single-board computer. Bestselling author Simon Monk shows how to program the BBB using the native BoneScript language. Readers will learn how to interface with expansion capes to add capabilities to the basic board, and how to create a Web interface for BBB. Two hardware projects demonstrate how to use the board as an embedded platform.

l A fast-paced introduction that gets the reader up and running quickly l A practical approach well illustrated with examples for software and hardware projects l No prior electronics or programming experience required

Dr. Simon Monk (Preston, UK) has a degree in Cybernetics and Computer Science and a PhD in Software Engineering. He is the bestselling author of Programming Arduino, Programming the Raspberry Pi, and other books.

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McGraw-Hill Professional 9780071840538 Pub Date: 5/16/14 $110.00 Hardback

608 pages Technology & Engineering / Quality Control

The Six Sigma Handbook, Fourth Edition (4th Edition) Thomas Pyzdek, Paul Keller SummaryThis fully revised bestseller integrates Lean methodologies and certification coverage and includes videos, quizzes, and sample files The Six Sigma Handbook, Fourth Edition shows readers how to realize significant gains in quality, productivity, and sales in any organization. This new edition offers vast improvements to examples, integrating videos, sample data files for download, and online quizzes for all levels of Six Sigma certification. The content features further integration of Lean methods and examples; healthcare examples; risk management, and case studies of various deployment or analysis techniques.

l Includes two sample quizzes for Six Sigma certification, for Green Belt and Black Belt candidates l Links to five videos that walk readers through specific processes, such as Minitab functions, statistical

process control, and how to read a Pareto chart

Thomas Pyzdek (Tucson, AZ), a Six Sigma consultant with more than 40 years of experience, is a recipient of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Edwards Medal and other awards.

Paul Keller (Tucson, AZ) is President and COO of Quality America, a Six Sigma Training company.

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Juran's Quality Essentials Joseph Defeo SummaryDr. Jurans life work on qualityboiled down to a concise guide to creating a strong, successful, globally competitive enterprise The Juran Institute team presents the leadership values, beliefs, and actions of top companies, and identifies the strategies that have resulted in measurable success. Jurans Quality Essentials offers succinct, field-tested methods applicable to any industry, from service to manufacturing, and includes realistic timetables of implementation. The book describes three universal quality management methods: designing innovative products and services; creating breakthroughs in current performance; and assuring repeatable and compliant processes.

l Shows how to align quality goals and methods to a company's strategic plan l Demonstrates how executive leadership is the key to a companys quality revolutionand how to make

quality happen. l Filled with insider tips for staying adaptable and using a benchmark to sustain performance

Joseph A. De Feo (Southbury, CT), a leading quality management practitioner, is president the Juran Institute, Inc., and successor to Dr. Joseph Juran.

Joseph M. Juran was an international leader in the quality management field for more than 70 years, founder of the Juran Institute, and is considered the father of quality management.

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Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management, 2E (2nd Edition) James Martin SummaryA unique, 10-step improvement process for identifying and solving the root causes of supply chain problems using the latest Lean Manufacturing principles Fully revised to cover the dramatic developments in supply chain improvement methods, Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management, Second Edition provides the guidelines, tools, and techniques required to eliminate supply chain issues and boost company performance. This updated edition offers new coverage of enterprise kaizen events, big data analytics, customer loyalty metrics, security, and sustainability. This practical guide demonstrates how lead time and demand impact customer service and inventory investment levels and provides a blueprint for supply chain continuous improvement.

l Features approximately 25% new material covering the latest advances in supply chain management methodologies

l Affiliated web site includes Excel inventory models, Six Sigma templates, sample tests, and review questions

James William Martin (Rehoboth, MA), a Lean Six Sigma consultant and Master Black Belt, is president of Six Sigma Integration, Inc. He is the author of several books and articles on quality and process improvement.

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Lean Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Mandyam Srinivasan, Melissa R. Bowers, Kenneth Gil... SummaryProven strategies for realizing quantum leaps in MRO productivity improvements and profits Lean Maintenance Repair and Overhaul presents the key concepts and principles for managing MRO practices using cutting-edge process improvement techniques. The book stresses systems thinking, and uniquely integrates two management philosophies: Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Lean, illustrating how they complement and reinforce each other to leverage the MRO activity and therefore improve the organizations bottom line. Readers will learn how to apply basic principles from TOC to significantly increase the profitability of their organization.

l Shows how to develop win-win solutions that benefit the organization and its supply chain partners l Explains how to implement Lean thinking in conjunction with throughput accounting to offer better value to

customers at the right price l Reveals how to eliminate waste from the organizations value stream

Mandyam ("Srini") Srinivasan, Ph.D., is the Pilot Corporation Chair of Excellence in Business at the University Author Bio

of Tennessee. He is the author of Streamlined: 14 Principles for Building and Managing the Lean Supply Chain and Building Lean Supply Chains with the Theory of Constraints and is co-author of Supply Chain Management for Competitive Advantage and Global Supply Chains: Evaluating Regions on an EPIC Framework - Economy, Politics, Infrastructure, and Competence. Dr. Srinivasan has many years of experience with leading automobile manufacturing organizations and has consulted with a large number of industries. He received the 2006 Edelman Award for radically streamlining the MRO process for the Air Force's largest transport plane, the C-5. Dr. Srinivasan has won numerous awards at the University of Tennessee for outstanding teaching, for research and creative activity, and for leadership in executive education. He is on the faculty of the Aerospace and Defense Executive MBA Program and of the Lean MRO one-week executive course at the University of Tennessee.

Melissa R. Bowers, Ph.D., is the Beaman Professor of Business at the University of Tennessee. Her research interests are in the areas of production planning and scheduling, Lean manufacturing, and supply chain optimization, and analytics. Dr. Bowers has years of experience consulting with numerous industries. She is a recipient of the Richard Sanders Award for Leadership in Executive Education and the John B. Ross Outstanding



Lean Retail and Wholesale Paul Myerson SummaryBest practices for implementing Lean techniques in the wholesale, distribution, and retail sectors Filled with real-world case studies from industry giants, Lean Wholesale and Retail is one of the first books to discuss the application of Lean principles and tools to retail and wholesale businesses. This practical guide offers an organized yet flexible planning and implementation methodology for improving productivity, quality, customer service, and throughput and lowering operating, material, and labor costs. The Lean techniques presented can be applied to traditional brick-and-mortar wholesalers and retailers as well as e-businesses in all aspects of operationsfrom supply chain and logistics functions to retail operations.

l Features case studies from Toys R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Granger, Wal-Mart, Target, and Wegmans l Explains how to use technology and Lean together to eliminate waste and give businesses a competitive

edge

Paul Myerson (Aberdeen, NJ) has more than 30 years' experience in supply chain strategies, system, and operations. He is a managing partner at Logistics Planning Associates, LLC, a supply chain planning software and consulting business.

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McGraw-Hill Professional 9780071823661 Pub Date: 4/4/14 $65.00 Paperback / softback

144 pages Transportation / Aviation

Study Guide for Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Sixth Edition (6th Edition) Thomas Eismin

The perfect study tool to accompany the Sixth Edition of Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Summary

This study guide contains questions and activities to reinforce the topics covered in Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Sixth Edition, including aircraft digital control systems, power distribution systems, communication, navigation, electric instruments, and autoflight. The latest technological advances and new FAA regulations are covered. Paired with the textbook, this study guide will help students in their classes and will function as a prep guide for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification exam.

l Hundreds of multiple choice, fill-in, and analysis questions l Formatted as both a study tool for students and a classroom aid for instructors l Covers current FAA regulations and requirements

Thomas K. Eismin (West Lafayette, IN) is a professor of aviation technology and has been teaching at Purdue University since 1977. He has held several FAA certifications, including Inspection Authorization, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and others.

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352 pages Transportation / Aviation

Beyond the Checkride, Second Edition (2nd Edition) Flight Basics Your Instructor Never Taught You Howard Fried, Gene Gailey SummaryFrom pre-takeoff checklists, to weather, to air traffic control, this updated guide takes new pilots through a flight from the eye of an instructor. Fully revised to cover new FAA policies on radio procedures, taxiing, registration, and more, Beyond the Checkride, Second Edition takes pilots step-by-step through a flight, from the perspective of a flight examiner. The focus is on cementing the basics, equipment control, and human factors, including emotions like impulsivity and machismo. Using anecdotes and the experiences of hundreds of other pilots, this book outlines a common-sense approach to flight safety for students and pilots-in-training. Readers will gain flight wisdom that usually comes only with time.

l Includes updates on new FAA policies and procedures l Covers areas often underemphasized in training: maneuvering speed, night flying, aircraft control, propeller

safety, and more l Bridges the gap between flight training and in-flight experience

Author BioGene E. Gailey (San Luis Obispo, CA) has been a private pilot for more than 44 years. He is coauthor of The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Fifth Edition.

Howard J. Fried was a veteran pilot, a flight instructor, and FAA pilot examiner.




320 pages Technology & Engineering / Automotive

Truck and Trailer Systems Lab Manual Mike Thomas

A complete, practical lab manual covering all aspects of truck service repair and maintenance on medium/heavy duty trucks and trailers

The ideal companion to the text, Truck and Trailer Systems, this lab manual covers industry-standard brakes, transmissions, drive axles, suspension, steering, lighting, electrical systems, and more. Manufacturer's recommended diagnosis and service procedures from Roadranger, Spicer, Dana, Meritor, Wabco, Allison, and Delco, and others are used throughout.

l Meets National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) guidelines l Filled with pictures of service procedures, components, and diagnostic testing l Numerous charts and graphs support the information

Summary

Mike Thomas (Phoenix, AZ) has more than 30 years' experience as an Auto/Diesel Technician. He was an Auto/Diesel curriculum developer for Universal Technical Institute and created the 60-week Diesel Program at Arizona Automotive Institute.

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1696 pages Technology & Engineering / Electricity

McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code 2014 Handbook, 28E (28th Edition) Frederic Hartwell, Joseph McPartland, Brian McPart... SummaryThe most comprehensive source of unbiased material covering the latest NEC standards on electrical wiring and equipment installation Featuring up-to-date coverage of all the current code provisions, the 28th edition of the McGraw-Hills National Electrical Code 2014 Handbook focuses entirely on explaining the topics in the NEC that cause trouble with inspectional authorities. What sets this work apart from the competition is that it is completely unaffiliated with the NEC and the NFPA the authors of the Code. Therefore, it is free to describe problems in the Code language and provide workarounds.

l Covers the entire 2014 NEC, including all-new articles: Low-Voltage Direct Current Distribution Systems; Modular Data Centers; Fire Resistive Cable Systems; Energy Management Systems

l Arranged in Code order, so the explanation for any topic lines up exactly with the applicable section in the NEC

Frederic P. Hartwell (Amherst, MA) is President of Hartwell Electrical Services, Inc., and is a Certified Master Electrical Inspector.

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Joseph F. McPartland was an electrical contracting consultant and co-author of McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code Handbook for many decades.




832 pages Technology & Engineering / Manufacturing

Principles of Metal Casting Third Edition (3rd Edition) Mahi Sahoo, CARL LOPER, Sam Sahu

Complete coverage of the latest advances in metal casting technology

A thorough update to this definitive text, Principles of Metal Casting, Third Edition discusses recent technological developments in all areas of casting, such as melting, casting processes, sand systems, alloy development, heat treatment, and processing technologies. This practical resource serves as a student text as well as an on-the-job reference for engineers and other foundry industry professionals.

l Full coverage of the fundamental principles of casting l Ideal for students and professionals alike l The combination of science and engineering will help readers produce premium quality

Summary

Carl R. Loper (Madison, WI) is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Mahi Sahoo (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a research scientist at Casting Technology Scientiste en Recherche, techniques de moulage. He is the author of two metals titles with American Foundry Society.

Sam Sahu (Waukesha, WI) is manager of metallurgy and technical services at the Waukesha Foundry Co., Inc.

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448 pages Technology & Engineering / Project Management

Project Management for Engineering and Construction, 3e (3rd Edition) Garold (Gary) Oberlender SummaryA unique professional construction project management resource for engineers involved in the early stages of project development Project Management for Engineering and Construction, Third Edition is a fully updated, professional version of a renowned project management text, ideal for civil, structural, chemical, and mechanical engineers. The book focuses on influencing the overall project quality, cost, and schedule by getting involved in decision-making at the initial design phase. The impact of engineering design on the construction phase of a project is fully discussed. Detailed examples are included throughout.

l Follows the 7 steps of a project, from definition to close out l New chapter on risk assessment and risk analysis l Perfect study material for the NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying),

professional engineer (PE), and other licensing exams

Garold Oberlender, Ph.D. (Stillwater, OK) was professor and coordinator of the graduate program in construction engineering and project management in the School of Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He is the coauthor of Estimating Construction Costs, Fourth Edition.

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400 pages Technology & Engineering / Fiber Optics

Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual (2nd Edition) Bob Chomycz SummaryThis up-to-date, portable manual explains fiber optic cable installation via an extremely effective, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach. Fully updated to cover the latest technologies Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition discusses all major optical fiber types, along with comprehensive diagrams, procedures, and guidelines on testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Written at a level that is easy to understand, the new edition reflects the numerous advances in fiber technology, changes in industry equipment standards, new equipment types, and updated installation standards.

l New chapter on fiber characterization covering loss, CD, PMD, ORL, and latency l Major revision of chapter on wavelength division multiplexers covering cross band 1310/1550nm, CWDM,

DWDM, OADM and ROADM, bidirectional/unidirectional communication, and applications l New information on multimode fiber types and selection (OM1 to OM4) and single-mode fiber types and

selection (SSMF, DSF, NDSF, NZDSF, spectrum flattened)

Bob Chomycz the founder, president, and chief engineer of Telecom Engineering, Inc. (Canada), Telecom Engineering USA, Inc., and DigiTelWebs, Inc. (Canada). He is the author of Planning Fiber Optics Networks.

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752 pages Technology & Engineering / Civil

Sustainable Transportation Systems Engineering Francis Vanek, Largus Angenent, James Banks, Ricar...

A single-volume engineering text on sustainable options for transportation

l Covers the role of transportation in sustainable development, alternative fuels, and the relationship between electric vehicles and the smart grid

l Features equations, worked-out examples, case studies, and end-of-chapter problems l Instructors Manual available

Summary

Francis M. Vanek, Ph.D., is a Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Departments of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Systems Engineering Program at Cornell University, where he specializes in energy efficiency, alternative energy, and energy for transportation. He is also a consultant with Taitem Engineering in Ithaca.

Ricardo A. Daziano joined the CEE faculty in January 2011 adding a new dimension to the area of sustainable systems engineering in both teaching and research. Thus far, his research has focused on theoretical and applied econometrics of consumer behavior, specifically on discrete choice models applied to technological innovation and transportation. Daziano's specific empirical research interests include the analysis of pro-environmental preferences toward low-emission vehicles, modeling the adoption of sustainable travel behavior, estimating willingness-to-pay for renewable energy, and forecasting consumers' response to environmentally friendly energy sources.

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416 pages Technology & Engineering / Civil

Tall and Supertall Buildings: Planning and Design Akbar Tamboli SummaryFilled with the latest in tall and super tall building examples and designs for engineers, architects, and building inspectors worldwide Tall and Super Tall Buildings: Planning and Design provides the technical development and special design features used for the buildings featured in the book. Each entry is written by the structural engineer responsible for the planning and design of the building being covered. Special methods used for each structure is emphasized and explained in detail.

This unique resource discusses some of the worlds most well-known tall and super tall buildings, including the Empire State Building, Sears Tower, Petronas Twin Towers, Taipei 101, Shanghai Tower, Burj Khalifa, and Kingdom Tower.

l Features construction photos in each chapter l Written by the original planners and designers l Special attention given to foundations and wind loads

Akbar Tamboli, P.E., F.ASCE, is senior vice president and principal at Thornton Tomasetti structural engineers, one of the foremost structural engineering firms. He was formerly vice president and project manager with Cantor Seinuk consulting engineers in New York, where he was responsible for several major projects. A fellow of the

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American Society of Civil Engineers and a professional engineer, Mr. Tamboli is the editor of Steel Design Handbook: LRFD Method and Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details, now in its second edition.


608 pages Technology & Engineering / Construction

HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 3e (3rd Edition) Arthur Bell SummaryThe indispensable resource for all HVAC professionalsfully updated for the latest advances in the field Featuring approximately 30% new or revised material, HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, Third Edition offers the most comprehensive collection of mechanical design information available. This new edition reflects changes to ASHRAE standards and codes, and includes updated information on and photos of new pumps, chillers, air handling units, cooling equipment, boilers, and pipe materials. It will also list the most common manufacturers for the types of equipment featured and cover LEED, USGBC, Energy Star, and other sustainability organizations.

l New chapter on sound, vibration, and acoustics l Discusses temperature limitations of new materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, CPVC, and

PEX l Includes conversion equations for global use

Arthur A. Bell, Jr., PE (Monaca, PA) is a registered professional engineer with more than 28 years' experience designing HVAC systems. He is the author of HVAC Design Portfolio.

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128 pages Technology & Engineering / Electronics

Design of Low-Noise Amplifiers for Ultra-Wideband Communications Roberto Daz Ortega, Sunil Lalchand Khemchandani, ... SummaryA concise, practical tutorial to classic design methodologies for wideband low-noise amplifier technologies Wireless personal area network (WPAN) technologies have revolutionized the world of consumer electronics and applications. Written specifically for RFIC designers and researchers working on wireless communications and UWB standards, Design of Low-Noise Amplifiers for Ultra-Wideband Communications provides the specific guidance engineers need to design wideband low-noise amplifiers using standard CMOS technologies for any wide- and narrow-band wireless communication standard. The techniques presented in this practical guide help to improve next-generation WPAN data rates and lower power transmission.

l Presents bandwidth-extending, flatness-improving, and inductorless techniques l Includes design methodologies for distributed and feedback amplifiers l Discusses embedded Butterworth filters for wideband matching

Roberto Daz Ortega was a researcher at the Institute for Applied Microelectronics at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Sunil L. Khemchandani is a senior researcher at the Institute for Applied Microelectronics and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electronic and Automatic Engineering at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain..

Hugo Garca Vzquez is a researcher at the Institute for Applied Microelectronics at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Francisco Javier del Pino Surez is a senior researcher at the Institute for Applied Microelectronics and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electronic and Automatic Engineering at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

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352 pages Technology & Engineering / Electricity

Power Integrity Measuring, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Power Related Parameters in Electronics Systems Steven Sandler SummaryA complete guide to the proper selection and use of test equipment for the measurement of modern power electronics Power Integrity provides engineers with expert insight on selecting and implementing appropriate test equipment to effectively measure increasingly higher speed electronics. The book provides engineers with field-tested information related to the interpretation of results, common measurement issues and resolutions, and application examples. The book teaches proper techniques and equipment use, which will allow readers to reduce production problems, improve performance, and provide a figure of merit for comparing different parts/manufacturers.

l Teaches how to properly assess electronics from a black box perspective with a minimally invasive approach

l Covers measurement and troubleshooting techniques for EMI, a particular challenge in tablets and smartphones

l Discusses the latest devices such as Enhancement Gallium Nitride on Silicon (eGaN)

Steve Sandler (Phoenix, AZ) has spent more than 30 years working in the area of power electronics. He is the founder and chief engineer of AEi Systems LLC and the president of Picotest, a test equipment company.

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592 pages Technology & Engineering / Telecommunications

Telecommunications Crash Course (3rd Edition) Steven Shepard SummaryCompletely revised bestseller, updated to cover the global Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) sector and the "Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device" technology Telecommunications Crash Course fully addresses the crossover that is taking place between the telecom, technology, and media sectors. Today it's almost impossible for an industry professional to work in the world of telecom without also having a significant amount of knowledge about the IT/technology and media industries. As the boundaries between these markets fade, a single, multi-faceted industry is emerging.

Written for decision-makers, this practical, up-to-date guide provides a broad and comprehensive overview of todays tech world that will help readers to make informed decisions about technology directions, investments, and rollout strategies.

l Provides unique insight into the increasingly converged telecom, media and technology industries l Offers strong focus on the business implications of TMT technologies l International perspective based on the author's experience working in more than 50 countries every year

Dr. Steven Shepard (Williston, VT) is the founder of the Shepard Communications Group and co-founder of the Executive Crash Course Company. He has written books and articles on a wide variety of topics.

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512 pages Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General)

Signaling System #7 (6th Edition) Travis Russell SummaryThe most complete, current guide to Signaling System #7 (SS7)the international standard telephony signaling protocol Fully revised to cover the latest advances in the telecommunications industry, Signaling System # 7, Sixth Edition discusses the impact of emerging technologies and applications, such as such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 4G networks, on SS7. To support these technologies, a major new IP-based authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) protocol known as Diameter has been introduced. This book provides the critical guidance practicing engineers, technicians, network planners, and vendors need to successfully implement SS7-to-Diameter interfaces.

l Covers updates to the Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol and its role in 3G and 4G/LTE networks. l Contains new material on VoIP implementations in networks and Voice over LTE (VoLTE)/IP Multimedia

Subsystem (IMS)

Author BioTravis Russell is a technologist with Tekelec and the author of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and Telecommunications Protocols




480 pages Technology & Engineering / Mechanical

Closed Feedwater Heaters for Power Generation: A Working Guide Stanley Yokell, Michael Catapano, Eric Svensson

Complete coverage of closed feedwater heaters used in nuclear and fossil-fuel power generation

Written by experts in the field, Closed Feedwater Heaters for Power Generation: A Working Guide offers comprehensive information on the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and economics of these essential power plant components. The book is written to be used alongside the Heat Exchange Institutes Closed Feedwater Heater Standards, the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), TEMA standards, and other applicable codes.

l Offers comprehensive, analytical coverage of the steam cycle in power generation l Explains how to prepare procurement specifications evaluate manufacturers proposals l Covers quality control with inspection and nondestructive testing

Summary

Stanley Yokell is a registered Professional Engineer who consults for fossil and nuclear power plants on closed feedwater heaters and auxiliary power plant heat exchangers.

Michael C. Catapano has more than 35 years' experience with feedwater heaters, condensers, and other shell and tube heat exchangers. He is president of Powerfect, Inc.

Eric Svensson is vice president of engineering at Powerfect and a member of the ASME Heat Exchanger Committee.

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