Rock mechanics is a vital decision-making tool for insuring economic benefits in all phases of petroleum reservoir development. "Petroleum Rock Mechanics" introduces the fundamentals of solid…
This reference book describes the fundamentals of database refactoring, which is the application of refactoring to database schemas. The majority of the book, however, is a…
This book records the very first Working Conference of the newly established IFIP Working Group on Human-Work Interaction Design, which was hosted by the University of…
Cross-layer design seeks to enhance the capacity of wireless networks significantly through the joint optimization of multiple layers in the network, primarily the physical (PHY) and…
Diversity in Design: Perspectives from the Non-Western World addresses the need for a text that encourages evaluation, appreciation, and comparison amongst diverse cultures by incorporating real-world…
Beaders everywhere are discovering the extraordinary creative potential and pleasure of making unique, one-of-a-kind beads from existing beads themselves. This lushly illustrated guide. now in a…
Covers a wide range of subjects, 60 projects and tasks, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Over 1,000 photographs and illustrations.…
The all-in-one reference to designing stunning and functional kitchens and baths Designing for today's kitchens and baths requires technical savvy, a keen eye for aesthetics, and…
Widely adopted around the world, "Engineering Materials 1" is a core materials science and engineering text for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students; it provides a broad…
Design and construct furniture that works with the help of the most complete visual guide ever published. Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings and applying time-honored dimensions and ergonomic standards, this comprehensive visua…
A striking how-to guide and four-color visual tour presenting design possibilities using a range of salvaged materials. Sustainability and conservation are buzzwords in the construction and…
Networked information technology (NIT) systems are synonymous with network-centric or net-centric systems and constitute the cornerstone of the fast-growing information age. NIT systems' field of application…
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Technologized textiles and sustainable fabrics are among the most innovative designed today, and together they are driving the rest of the industry dramatically forward. Many designers…