| Pavement Analysis and Design, Second Edition | | Posted Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:41:41 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | This up-to-date book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of pavement analysis and design. It includes some of the latest developments in the field, and some very useful computer software-developed by the author-with detailed instructions. Specific chapter topics include stresses and strains in flexible pavements, stresses and deflections in rigid pavements, traffic loading and volume, material characterization, drainage design, pavement performance, reliability, flexible pavement design, rigid pavement design, design of overlays, theory of viscoelasticity, theory of elastic layer systems, Superpave, pavement management systems, and an introduction to the 2002 Pavement Design Guide. For practicing engineers in the design of pavements and raft foundations.... | |
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| | | The Science & Engineering of Materials | | Posted Thursday, September 07, 2006 1:41:50 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | This text provides an understanding of the relationship between structure, processing, and properties of materials. By selecting the appropriate topics from this wealth of material, instructors can emphasize metals, provide a general overview of materials, concentrate on mechanical behavior, or focus on physical properties. Since the book has more material than is needed for a one-semester course, students will also have a useful reference for subsequent courses in manufacturing, materials, design, or materials selection.... | |
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| | | Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, 10th Edition | | Posted Friday, September 01, 2006 11:41:32 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Offers a concise and thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and application. The material is reinforced with numerous examples to illustrate principles and imaginative, well-illustrated problems of varying degrees of difficulty. The book is committed to developing users' problem-solving skills. Features new "Photorealistc" figures (approximately 400) that have been rendered in often 3D photo quality detail to appeal to visual learners. Presents a thorough combination of both static and dynamic engineering mechanics theory and applications. Features a large variety of problem types from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, varying levels of difficulty, and problems that involve solution by computer. For professionals in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, and engineering mechanics careers.... | |
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| | | Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy | | Posted Monday, August 28, 2006 9:41:35 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | From Shanghai to San Francisco, IT is playing an increasingly vital role in helping organizations gain the competitive advantage around the globe. That's why the Fifth Edition of Information Technology for Management offers a global perspective on how IT is transforming business. In this comprehensive, up-to-date Fifth Edition, Efraim Turban, Ephraim McLean, James Wetherbe, and new coauthor Dorothy Leidner present late-breaking developments in the field, as well as a new chapter on Global Interorganizational Systems. IT's About Transformation: The text focuses on how organizations operate and compete in the digital economy, and how IT can assist this transformation. The new edition also features increased strategy coverage. IT's Current: The Fifth Edition introduces new research, current examples and case studies, and updated reference materials. IT's Managerial: The text's strong managerial orientation makes IT relevant and interesting to business students. Technological topics are conveniently covered in six technology guides at the end of the text.... | |
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| | | Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction | | Posted Friday, August 25, 2006 7:41:37 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Building on the extraordinary success of six best-selling editions, Bill Callister's new Seventh Edition of MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION continues to promote student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties.... | |
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| | | Technical Writing: Process and Product (5th Edition) | | Posted Monday, August 21, 2006 5:41:39 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | This full color 5th edition of Technical Writing: Process and Product guides readers through the entire writing process—prewriting, writing, and rewriting—developing an easy-to-use, step-by-step technique for writing the types of documents they will encounter on the job. The authors' reader-friendly style engages readers in the writing process and encourages hands-on application. Discusses prewriting, writing, and rewriting in relation to ethics, audience identification, electronic communication, and the role of technical writing in the workplace. For anyone looking to utilize more effective written communication in their jobs.... | |
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| | | The Science & Engineering of Materials, Fifth Edition | | Posted Thursday, August 17, 2006 11:41:37 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | This text provides an understanding of the relationship between structure, processing, and properties of materials. By selecting the appropriate topics from this wealth of material, instructors can emphasize metals, provide a general overview of materials, concentrate on mechanical behavior, or focus on physical properties. Since the book has more material than is needed for a one-semester course, students will also have a useful reference for subsequent courses in manufacturing, materials, design, or materials selection.... | |
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| | | Product Design and Development | | Posted Monday, August 14, 2006 7:41:45 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Treating such contemporary design and development issues as identifying customer needs, design for manufacturing, prototyping, and industrial design, Product Design and Development, 3/e, by Ulrich and Eppinger presents in a clear and detailed way a set of product development techniques aimed at bringing together the marketing, design, and manufacturing functions of the enterprise. The integrative methods in the book facilitate problem solving and decision making among people with different disciplinary perspectives, reflecting the current industry trend to perform product design and development in cross-functional teams.... | |
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| | | Human Anatomy with Clinical Issues in Anatomy plus Access to Human Anatomy Place and Anatomy360 CD-ROM (5th Edition) | | Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 5:41:33 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Human Anatomy, Fifth Editionincludes a clear presentation, superior art program, and new media supplements, and is the best-selling text for the one-semester Human Anatomy course. This award-winning textbook features a large, atlas-style format, appropriately-detailed anatomical illustrations, exceptionally clear photographs of tissues and cadavers, and time-saving study tools to give readers a complete understanding of anatomical structures. An Introduction to Anatomy, The Cell, The Tissue Level of Organization, The Integumentary System, The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure, The Skeletal System: Axial Division, The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division, The Skeletal System: Articulations, The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization, The Muscular System: The Axial Musculature, The Muscular System: The Appendicular Musculature, Surface Anatomy, The Nervous System: Neural Tissue, The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves, The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves, The Nervous System: Pathways and Higher-Order Functions, The Nervous System: Autonomic Division, The Nervous System: General and Special Senses, The Endocrine System, The Cardiovascular System: Blood, The Cardiovascular System: The Heart, The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation, The Lymphatic System, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, The Reproductive System, Human Development. For all readers interested in learning human anatomy. ... | |
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| | | Information Systems Today: Why IS Matters (2nd Edition) | | Posted Monday, August 07, 2006 3:41:41 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Contemporary and well written, this book serves as a good desk reference for business professionals who need to know about information systems. Chapter topics include database management, telecommunications, electronic commerce, information system ethics, security, and more. For systems analysts or general business professionals who need to know about information systems. ... | |
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