Education/Academic

A fresh look at visualization from the author of Visualize This Whether it's statistical charts, geographic maps, or the snappy graphical (read more)

A fresh look at visualization from the author of Visualize This Whether it's statistical charts, geographic maps, or the snappy graphical statistics you see on your favorite news sites, the art of data graphics or visualization is fast becoming a movement of its own. In Data Points: Visualization That Means Something, author Nathan Yau presents an intriguing complement to his bestseller Visualize This, this time focusing on the graphics side of data analysis. Using examples from art, design, business, statistics, cartography, and online media, he explores both standard-and not so standard-concepts and ideas about illustrating data.

Intriguing ideas from Nathan Yau, author of Visualize This and creator of flowingdata.com, with over 66,000 subscribers Focuses on visualization, data graphics that help viewers see trends and patterns they might not otherwise see in a table Includes examples from the author's own illustrations, as well as from professionals in statistics, art, design, business, computer science, cartography, and more Examines standard rules across all visualization applications, then explores when and where you can break those rules Create visualizations that register at all levels, with Data Points: Visualization That Means Something . (hide)

How do you start a design project? How can you generate ideas and concepts in response to a design brief? How do other designers (read more)

How do you start a design project? How can you generate ideas and concepts in response to a design brief? How do other designers do it? This book will answer all these questions and more.

Now in its second edition, the highly popular Design Thinking for Visual Communication identifies methods and thought processes used by designers in order to start the process that eventually leads to a finished piece of work. Step-by-step guidance for each part of the process is highlighted by real-life case studies, enabling the student to see teaching in practice. This focus on ideas and methods eschews an abstract, academic approach in favour of a useable approach to design as a problem-solving activity. The new edition now includes contributions from a broader international range of design practices and adds depth to existing case studies by looking in greater detail at some of the processes used.

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Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects (read more)

Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats. * Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair * Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants * Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions (hide)

Now in its 10th edition, Dutch: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Dutch as it is (read more)

Now in its 10th edition, Dutch: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Dutch as it is used by native speakers. Features include: * A brand new chapter on negation; * A user-friendly style to ensure all elements of the language that are of particular difficulty to English speakers are adequately explained; *'Let's Try That' sections in each chapter containing sample exercises; * More examples and cross-referencing throughout, and a comprehensive glossary and index at the back of the book; * Full use of examples given throughout illustrating modern usage. Dutch: An Essential Grammar is the ideal reference source both for those studying Dutch independently and for students in colleges, universities and adult classes. (hide)

This practical resource introduces electrical and electronic principles and technology covering theory through detailed examples, (read more)

This practical resource introduces electrical and electronic principles and technology covering theory through detailed examples, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge required by technicians in fields such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. No previous background in engineering is assumed, making this an ideal text for vocational courses at Levels 2 and 3, foundation degrees and introductory courses for undergraduates. (hide)

A fully comprehensive text for courses in electrical principles, circuit theory and electrical technology, providing 800 worked examples (read more)

A fully comprehensive text for courses in electrical principles, circuit theory and electrical technology, providing 800 worked examples and over 1,350 further problems for students to work through at their own pace. This book is ideal for students studying engineering for the first time as part of BTEC National and other pre-degree vocational courses, as well as Higher Nationals, Foundation Degrees and first-year undergraduate modules. (hide)

"The Newnes Know It All Series" takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references (read more)

"The Newnes Know It All Series" takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. It is guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf! "The Electrical Engineering: Know It All" covers the essential areas of electrical engineering, it is more practical than most of the large EE 'handbooks', offering tips, tools of the trade, design and applications information along with summarized theory, equations and formulas that are normally found in such books. Features include: a 360-degree view from our best-selling authors; hot topics covered; and, the ultimate hard-working desk reference; all the essential information, techniques and tricks of the trade in one volume.

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All the essential calculations required for advanced electrical installation work The Electrical Installation Calculations series (read more)

All the essential calculations required for advanced electrical installation work The Electrical Installation Calculations series has proved an invaluable reference for over forty years, for both apprentices and professional electrical installation engineers alike. The book provides a step-by-step guide to the successful application of electrical installation calculations required in day-to-day electrical engineering practice A step-by-step guide to everyday calculations used on the job An essential aid to the City & Guilds certificates at Levels 2 and 3 For apprentices and electrical installation engineers Now in its eighth edition, this book is in line with the amendments to the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) and references the material covered in the Wiring Regulations throughout. The content also meets the requirements of the latest Level 3 Diploma qualifications from City & Guilds (including the 2365 and 2357).

Essential calculations which may not necessarily feature as part of the requirements of the syllabus are retained for electrical installation engineers and students wishing to progress to higher levels of study. Key terms are explained in a glossary section and worked examples and exercises are included throughout the text. A complete question and answer section is included at the back of the book to enable readers to check their understanding of the calculations presented. (hide)

The best up to date textbook for EAL's Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (601/0409/0)Fully up to date with the 3rd Amendment (read more)

The best up to date textbook for EAL's Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (601/0409/0)Fully up to date with the 3rd Amendment of the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations Expert advice ensured to cover what learners need to know in order to pass their exams or complete their assignments Extensive online material to help both learners and lecturersWritten specifically for the EAL Diploma in Electrical Installation, this book has a chapter dedicated to each unit of the syllabus. Every learning outcome from the syllabus is covered in highlighted sections, and there is a checklist at the end of each chapter to ensure that each objective has been achieved before moving on to the next section. End of chapter revision questions will help you to check your understanding and consolidate the key concepts learned in each chapter. (hide)

An informal and highly accessible writing style, a simple treatment of mathematics, and clear guide to applications have made this (read more)

An informal and highly accessible writing style, a simple treatment of mathematics, and clear guide to applications have made this book a classic text in electrical and electronic engineering. The fundamental ideas relevant to the understanding of the electrical properties of materials are emphasized; in addition, topics are selected in order to explain the operation of devices having applications (or possible future applications) in engineering. The mathematics,kept deliberately to a minimum, is well within the grasp of undergraduate students. (hide)