Communication Yearbook 33 The Communication Yearbook annuals publish diverse state-of-the-discipline literature reviews across the field of communication. Sponsored by the International Communication Association volumes offer insightful descriptions of research as well as reflections on the implications of those findings for other areas of the discipline. Editor Christina S. Beck presents a diverse international selection of articles that highlight empirical and theoretical intersections in the communication discipline. | Communication Yearbook 33 GBP 42.99 1
Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing The first of two volumes in the Electronic Design Automation for Integrated Circuits Handbook Second Edition Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing thoroughly examines system-level design microarchitectural design logic verification and testing. Chapters contributed by leading experts authoritatively discuss processor modeling and design tools using performance metrics to select microprocessor cores for integrated circuit (IC) designs design and verification languages digital simulation hardware acceleration and emulation and much more. New to This Edition: Major updates appearing in the initial phases of the design flow where the level of abstraction keeps rising to support more functionality with lower non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs Significant revisions reflected in the final phases of the design flow where the complexity due to smaller and smaller geometries is compounded by the slow progress of shorter wavelength lithography New coverage of cutting-edge applications and approaches realized in the decade since publication of the previous edition—these are illustrated by new chapters on high-level synthesis system-on-chip (SoC) block-based design and back-annotating system-level models Offering improved depth and modernity Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing provides a valuable state-of-the-art reference for electronic design automation (EDA) students researchers and professionals. GBP 74.99 1
Avoiding Inelastic Strains in Solder Joint Interconnections of IC Devices Avoiding Inelastic Strains in Solder Joint Interconnections of IC Devices addresses analytical (mathematical) modeling approaches aimed at understanding the underlying physics and mechanics of the behavior and performance of solder materials and solder joint interconnections of IC devices. The emphasis is on design for reliability including probabilistic predictions of the solder lifetime. Describes how to use the developed methods of analytical predictive modeling to minimize thermal stresses and strains in solder joint of IC devices Shows how to build the preprocessing models in finite-element analyses (FEA) by comparing the FEA and analytical data Covers how to design the most effective test vehicles for testing solder joints Details how to design and organize in addition to or sometimes even instead of highly accelerated life tests (HALT) highly focused and highly cost-effective failure oriented accelerated testing (FOAT) to understand the physic of failure of solder joint interconnections Outlines how to convert the low cycle fatigue conditions into elastic fatigue conditions and to assess the fatigue lifetime in such cases Illustrates ways to replace time- and labor-consuming expensive and possibly misleading temperature cycling tests with simpler and physically meaningful accelerated tests This book is aimed towards professionals in electronic and photonic packaging electronic and optical materials materials engineering and mechanical design. GBP 140.00 1
Managing School Intellectual Capital for Strategic Development Lessons from Asia and Europe Cheng articulates the extent to which knowledge management approaches can create Intellectual Capital (IC) and contribute to improvements in education quality. He argues that public schools have long contended with the requirements of quality assurance in a competitive environment of decreasing student numbers increasing parental choice and rising standards of accountability. As public organisations schools have to demonstrate appropriate resource management and show evidence that they are meeting defined development plans and goals. Cheng proposes a strategic approach IC management to help schools respond to and cope with the increasingly competitive environment while enhancing school capacity for improving student learning. First the book guides readers to understand the development of IC theory in the context of education to address the requirements of quality assurance and accountability. It then introduces Lesson Study e-Learning and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as key resources and drivers for building school IC and examines the organisational factors that enable knowledge management approaches for developing IC in schools from both Asia and Europe. It concludes by offering strategies and implementation methods to manage school IC for sustainable development. Combining research from Asia and Europe this edited volume will be useful for school leaders and policy makers as well as those researching school leadership and IC. | Managing School Intellectual Capital for Strategic Development Lessons from Asia and Europe GBP 130.00 1
FinFET Devices for VLSI Circuits and Systems To surmount the continuous scaling challenges of MOSFET devices FinFETs have emerged as the real alternative for use as the next generation device for IC fabrication technology. The objective of this book is to provide the basic theory and operating principles of FinFET devices and technology an overview of FinFET device architecture and manufacturing processes and detailed formulation of FinFET electrostatic and dynamic device characteristics for IC design and manufacturing. Thus this book caters to practicing engineers transitioning to FinFET technology and prepares the next generation of device engineers and academic experts on mainstream device technology at the nanometer-nodes. | FinFET Devices for VLSI Circuits and Systems GBP 130.00 1
Teaching and Testing L2 Interactional Competence Bridging Theory and Practice This volume features the latest research findings on L2 interactional competence to demonstrate the potential for developing and implementing research-based pedagogy that targets interactional competence (IC) in early instruction in a variety of L2 learning and teaching contexts. Incorporating contributions from both leading and emerging researchers in the area the book is organized into four sections to provide a systematic account of interactional competence defined as a set of skills required to co-construct an effective interaction with a variety of interlocutors in a variety of settings and advocates for IC to be part of a well-rounded curriculum of L2 instruction. The volume provides a comprehensive overview of the different theoretical perspectives on IC within Conversation Analysis and moves into a discussion of conversation-analytic research findings from a variety of contexts and of their pedagogical implications. The book then presents examples of pedagogy in practice and also illustrates the potential for implementing IC in testing settings. This volume makes a valuable contribution to the growing literature on interactional competence and will be of particular interest to graduate students and researchers in applied linguistics SLA language education curriculum and instruction studies and educational linguistics. Chapter 13 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license: https://tandfbis. s3-us-west-2. amazonaws. com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781138038998_oachapter13. pdf | Teaching and Testing L2 Interactional Competence Bridging Theory and Practice GBP 39.99 1
Developing Intercultural Competence in Higher Education International Students’ Stories and Self-Reflection This book presents students’ reflections on their intercultural student experiences and utilizing the UNESCO Story Circle methodology illustrates how such reflection can aid the development of intercultural competence (IC). The volume features a broad range of first-person narratives that showcase the diversity of student experience encountered whilst studying abroad in a variety of cultural and institutional settings. Engaging with issues in relation to identity negotiation stereotypes cultural difference and communities of support the text demonstrates application of the UNESCO Story Circle approach in developing IC. Further vignettes are analyzed and guiding questions are offered to structure readers’ reflection and discussion to facilitate further honing of intercultural competencies. The volume promotes IC amongst individual educators trainers international students and community members and provides guidance in addressing international students’ wellbeing more broadly. This text will benefit scholars academics and students in the fields of higher education multicultural education and intercultural communication. Those involved with international and comparative education as well as student affair practice and higher education administration will also benefit from this volume. | Developing Intercultural Competence in Higher Education International Students’ Stories and Self-Reflection GBP 38.99 1
Ransomware and Cybercrime In May 2021 Jim Gosler known as the Godfather and commander of US agencies’ cyber offensive capability said ''Either the Intelligence Community (IC) would grow and adapt or the Internet would eat us alive. '' Mr Gosler was speaking at his retirement only several months before the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He possibly did not realise the catalyst or the tsunami that he and his tens of thousands of US IC offensive website operatives had created and commenced. Over the last two decades what Mr Gosler and his army of Internet keyboard warriors created would become the modus operandi for every faceless nameless state-sponsored or individual cybercriminal to replicate against an unwary ill-protected and ignorant group of executives and security professionals who knew little to nothing about the clandestine methods of infiltration and weaponisation of the Internet that the US and UK agencies led all in the name of security. This book covers many cyber and ransomware attacks and events including how we have gotten to the point of massive digital utilisation particularly during the global lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic to online spending that will see twice the monetary amount lost to cybercrime than what is spent online. There is little to no attribution and with the IC themselves suffering cyberattacks they are all blamed on being sophisticated ones of course. We are witnessing the undermining of our entire way of life our economies and even our liberties. The IC has lots to answer for and unequivocally created the disastrous situation we are currently in. They currently have little to no answer. We need—no we must demand—change. That change must start by ensuring the Internet and all connections to it are secure and no longer allow easy access and exfiltration for both the ICs and cybercriminals. | Ransomware and Cybercrime GBP 29.99 1
Guide to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 Guide to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 is a practical guide to the operation and administration of JCTs IC16 suite of building contracts including both IC and ICD. All of the contracts provisions procedures and conditions are organised and explained by subject clearly distinguishing the different obligations due to various parties and the contractual issues arising during the course of a job - all backed up by the latest legislation and case law. GBP 52.00 1
CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Practices and Innovations The purpose of this book is to provide a complete working knowledge of the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) analog and mixed-signal circuit design which can be applied for System on Chip (SOC) or Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSP) development. It begins with an introduction to the CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design with further coverage of basic devices such as the Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) with both long- and short-channel operations photo devices fitting ratio etc. Seven chapters focus on the CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design of amplifiers low power amplifiers voltage regulator-reference data converters dynamic analog circuits color and image sensors and peripheral (oscillators and Input/Output [I/O]) circuits and Integrated Circuit (IC) layout and packaging. Features: Provides practical knowledge of CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design Includes recent research in CMOS color and image sensor technology Discusses sub-blocks of typical analog and mixed-signal IC products Illustrates several design examples of analog circuits together with layout Describes integrating based CMOS color circuit | CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Practices and Innovations GBP 46.99 1
Magnetic Sensors and Devices Technologies and Applications This book presents in-depth coverage of magnetic sensors in industrial applications. It is divided into three sections: devices and technology for magnetic sensing industrial applications (automotive navigation) and emerging applications. Topics include transmission speed sensor ICs dynamic differential Hall ICs chopped Hall switches programmable linear output Hall sensors low power Hall ICs self-calibrating differential Hall ICs for wheel speed sensing dynamic differential Hall ICs uni- and bipolar Hall IC switches chopped mono cell Hall ICs and electromagnetic levitation. | Magnetic Sensors and Devices Technologies and Applications GBP 52.99 1
German/English Dictionary of Idioms This unique dictionary covers all the major German idioms and is probably the richest source of contemporary German idioms available with 33 000 headwords. Within each entry the user is provided with: English equivalents; variants; contexts and precise guidance on the degree of currency/rarity of an idiomatic expression. This dictionary is an essential reference for achieving fluency in the language. It will be invaluable for all serious learners and users of German. Not for sale in Germany Austria and Switzerland. | German/English Dictionary of Idioms GBP 42.99 1
Introduction to Intelligence Studies Introduction to Intelligence Studies (third edition) provides an overview of the US intelligence community to include its history organization and function. Since the attacks of 9/11 the United States Intelligence Community (IC) has undergone an extensive overhaul. This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of intelligence and security issues defining critical terms and reviewing the history of intelligence as practiced in the United States. Designed in a practical sequence the book begins with the basics of intelligence progresses through its history describes best practices and explores the way the intelligence community looks and operates today. The authors examine the pillars of the American intelligence system—collection analysis counterintelligence and covert operations—and demonstrate how these work together to provide decision advantage. The book offers equal treatment to the functions of the intelligence world—balancing coverage on intelligence collection counterintelligence information management critical thinking and decision-making. It also covers such vital issues as laws and ethics writing and briefing for the intelligence community and the emerging threats and challenges that intelligence professionals will face in the future. This revised and updated third edition addresses issues such as the growing influence of Russia and China the recent history of the Trump and Biden administrations and the IC and the growing importance of the cyber world in the intelligence enterprise. This book will be essential reading for students of intelligence studies US national security foreign policy and International Relations in general. GBP 69.99 1
VLSI Circuits and Embedded Systems Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) creates an integrated circuit (IC) by combining thousands of transistors into a single chip. While designing a circuit reduction of power consumption is a great challenge. VLSI designs reduce the size of circuits which eventually reduces the power consumption of the devices. However it increases the complexity of the digital system. Therefore computer-aided design tools are introduced into hardware design processes. Unlike the general-purpose computer an embedded system is engineered to manage a wide range of processing tasks. Single or multiple processing cores manage embedded systems in the form of microcontrollers digital signal processors field-programmable gate arrays and application-specific integrated circuits. Security threats have become a significant issue since most embedded systems lack security even more than personal computers. Many embedded systems hacking tools are readily available on the internet. Hacking in the PDAs and modems is a pervasive example of embedded systems hacking. This book explores the designs of VLSI circuits and embedded systems. These two vast topics are divided into four parts. In the book's first part the Decision Diagrams (DD) have been covered. DDs have extensively used Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to synthesize circuits and formal verification. The book's second part mainly covers the design architectures of Multiple-Valued Logic (MVL) Circuits. MVL circuits offer several potential opportunities to improve present VLSI circuit designs. The book's third part deals with Programmable Logic Devices (PLD). PLDs can be programmed to incorporate a complex logic function within a single IC for VLSI circuits and Embedded Systems. The fourth part of the book concentrates on the design architectures of Complex Digital Circuits of Embedded Systems. As a whole from this book core researchers academicians and students will get the complete picture of VLSI Circuits and Embedded Systems and their applications. GBP 99.99 1
Handbook on the Science of Early Literacy Synthesizing the best current knowledge about early literacy this comprehensive handbook brings together leading researchers from multiple disciplines. The volume identifies the instructional methods and areas of focus shown to be most effective for promoting young children's (PreK-2) growth in reading writing oral language and the connections among them. In 33 chapters the Handbook covers conceptual foundations; development and instruction of both code- and meaning-related literacy skills; professional development and family engagement; supporting equity across populations; and learning beyond traditional boundaries including digital and out-of-school contexts. Highlighted throughout are issues around access to high-quality instruction working with multilingual populations and data-based decision making and interventions. | Handbook on the Science of Early Literacy GBP 70.99 1
The New Routledge & Van Dale Dutch Dictionary Dutch-English/English-Dutch This comprehensive and contemporary two-way dictionary is ideal for Dutch language learners and users at all levels. Key features of the dictionary include: • Over 33 000 Dutch entries • The use of colloquial and idiomatic language • Useful contextual information within glosses • Phonetic transcription for all Dutch headwords aiding pronunciation • Gender markers for all Dutch nouns • Appendix of Dutch irregular verbs • A clear layout and format for easy referencing This third edition has been systematically revised and updated throughout to provide: • 2 000 new headwords and definitions supported by 4 500 translations and helpful pronunciation aid • Expanded and updated information for a number of the previously existing headwords including the addition of 2 200 new examples | The New Routledge & Van Dale Dutch Dictionary Dutch-English/English-Dutch GBP 48.99 1
Thermodynamics and Heat Power Ninth Edition The ninth edition of Thermodynamics and Heat Power contains a revised sequence of thermodynamics concepts including physical properties processes and energy systems to enable the attainment of learning outcomes by Engineering and Engineering Technology students taking an introductory course in thermodynamics. Built around an easily understandable approach this updated text focuses on thermodynamics fundamentals and explores renewable energy generation IC engines power plants HVAC and applied heat transfer. Energy heat and work are examined in relation to thermodynamics cycles and the effects of fluid properties on system performance are explained. Numerous step-by-step examples and problems make this text ideal for undergraduate students. This new edition: Introduces physics-based mathematical formulations and examples in a way that enables problem-solving. Contains extensive learning features within each chapter and basic computational exercises for in-class and laboratory activities. Includes a straightforward review of applicable calculus concepts. Uses everyday examples to foster a better understanding of thermal science and engineering concepts. This book is suitable for undergraduate students in engineering and engineering technology. | Thermodynamics and Heat Power Ninth Edition GBP 54.99 1
The Portuguese in India and Other Studies 1500-1700 The studies brought together in this volume were published over the last thirty years and are concerned directly or indirectly with the Portuguese presence in India between about 1500 and 1650. They have been arranged into four groups of which the first 'The Portuguese in India' includes pieces on the changing character of the empire in India Goa in the 17th century the Portuguese India Company of 1628-33 smugglers the great famine of the early 1630s and the ceremonial induction process for new viceroys. A second group focuses on the life career and background of the count of Linhares before during and after his term as viceroy at Goa. The third group consists of studies on travel and communications between India and Portugal both by sea and by land. The collection concludes with studies under the heading of 'historiography and problems of interpretation' on Charles Boxer as a biographer and on Vasco da Gama's reputation for violence. | The Portuguese in India and Other Studies 1500-1700 GBP 46.99 1
The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Philosophy of Science The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Philosophy of Science is a comprehensive resource for feminist thinking about and in the sciences. Its 33 chapters were written exclusively for this Handbook by a group of leading international philosophers as well as scholars in gender studies women’s studies psychology economics and political science. The chapters of the Handbook are organized into four main parts: I. Hidden Figures and Historical Critique II. Theoretical Frameworks III. Key Concepts and Issues IV. Feminist Philosophy of Science in Practice. The chapters in this extensive fourth part examine the relevance of feminist philosophical thought for a range of scientific and professional disciplines including biology and biomedical sciences; psychology cognitive science and neuroscience; the social sciences; physics; and public policy. The Handbook gives a snapshot of the current state of feminist philosophy of science allowing students and other newcomers to get up to speed quickly in the subfield and providing a handy reference for many different kinds of researchers. GBP 42.99 1
VLSI and Hardware Implementations using Modern Machine Learning Methods Machine learning is a potential solution to resolve bottleneck issues in VLSI via optimizing tasks in the design process. This book aims to provide the latest machine-learning–based methods algorithms architectures and frameworks designed for VLSI design. The focus is on digital analog and mixed-signal design techniques device modeling physical design hardware implementation testability reconfigurable design synthesis and verification and related areas. Chapters include case studies as well as novel research ideas in the given field. Overall the book provides practical implementations of VLSI design IC design and hardware realization using machine learning techniques. Features: Provides the details of state-of-the-art machine learning methods used in VLSI design Discusses hardware implementation and device modeling pertaining to machine learning algorithms Explores machine learning for various VLSI architectures and reconfigurable computing Illustrates the latest techniques for device size and feature optimization Highlights the latest case studies and reviews of the methods used for hardware implementation This book is aimed at researchers professionals and graduate students in VLSI machine learning electrical and electronic engineering computer engineering and hardware systems. | VLSI and Hardware Implementations using Modern Machine Learning Methods GBP 115.00 1
Advances in Combustion Technology This edited volume on combustion technology covers recent developments and provides a broad perspective of the key challenges in this emerging field. Divided into two sections the first one covers micro-combustion systems hydrogen combustors combustion systems for gas turbines and IC engines coal combustors for power plants and gasifier systems. The second section focusses on combustion systems pertaining to aerospace including supersonic combustors rocket engines and gel propellant combustion. Issues related to energy producing devices in power generation process industries and aerospace vehicles and efficient and eco-friendly combustion technologies are also explained. Features: Provides comprehensive coverage of recent advances in combustion technology Explains definite concepts about the design and development in combustion systems Captures developments relevant for the aerospace area including gel propellant aluminium-based propellants gasification and gas turbines Aims to introduce the combustion system in different industries Expounds novel combustion systems with reference to pertinent renewable technologies This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical mechanical and aerospace engineering energy and environmental engineering and thermal engineering. This book is also aimed at practicing engineers and decision makers in industry and research labs and petroleum utilization. GBP 110.00 1
Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport The transport sector continues to shift towards alternative powertrains particularly with the UK Government’s announcement to end the sale of petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2030 and increasing support for alternatives. Despite this announcement the internal combustion continues to play a significant role both in the passenger car market through the use of hybrids and sustainable low carbon fuels as well as a key role in other sectors such as heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway applications across the globe. Building on the industry-leading IC Engines conference the 2021 Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport conference (7-8 December 2021 London UK) focussed on the internal combustion engine’s role in Net-Zero transport as well as covered developments in the wide range of propulsion systems available (electric fuel cell sustainable fuels etc) and their associated powertrains. To achieve the net-zero transport across the globe the life-cycle analysis of future powertrain and energy was also discussed. Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport provided a forum for engine fuels e-machine fuel cell and powertrain experts to look closely at developments in powertrain technology required to meet the demands of the net-zero future and global competition in all sectors of the road transportation off-highway and stationary power industries. GBP 69.99 1
The Routledge Companion to Landscape Studies This new edition of The Routledge Companion to Landscape Studies contains an updated and expanded selection of original chapters which explore research directions in an array of disciplines sharing a concern for ‘landscape’ a term which has many uses and meanings. It features 33 revised and/or updated chapters and 14 entirely new chapters on topics such as the Anthropocene Indigenous landscapes challenging landscape Eurocentrisms photography and green infrastructure planning. The volume is divided into four parts: Experiencing landscape; Landscape heritage and culture; Landscape society and justice; and Design and planning for landscape. Collectively the book provides a critical review of the various fields related to the study of landscapes including the future development of conceptual and theoretical approaches as well as current empirical knowledge and understanding. It encourages dialogue across disciplinary barriers and between academics and practitioners and reflects upon the implications of research findings for local national and international policy in relation to landscape. The Companion provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to current thinking about landscapes and serves as an invaluable point of reference for scholars researchers and graduate students alike. GBP 42.99 1
Classic Readings in Urban Planning This new edition of the best anthology in planning includes 33 selections by many of the profession's most respected thinkers and eloquent writers. Returning editor Jay M. Stein chose the articles about half of them new to this edition based on suggestions from colleagues and students who used the first edition recommendations from planning scholars awards for writing in the field of planning and his own review of recent planning literature. Classic Readings in Urban Planning offers an unparalleled depth of coverage and range of perspectives on traditional aspects of planning as well as on important contemporary issues. This is an exceptional main or supplementary textbook for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level students in urban and regional planning. As a general overview of the field of urban planning it is also an excellent choice for planning commissioners practicing planners and professionals in related fields such as environmental and land use law architecture and government. An abstract introduces each reading and each section includes suggestions for additional readings suitable for more extensive study. Many of these are also classics that could not be included as a main selection. GBP 120.00 1
Beautiful Light An Insider’s Guide to LED Lighting in Homes and Gardens Beautiful Light by internationally acclaimed lighting designer Randall Whitehead and lighting industry expert and educator Clifton Stanley Lemon is a combination of idea book design resource and product guide. It explores the transition in residential lighting from incandescent light sources to LEDs and how to apply LED lighting with great success. It begins with the fundamental characteristics of light including color temperature color rendering and spectral power distribution and how LEDs differ from older light sources. Combining innovative graphics with the enduring design principles of good lighting the book explains how to design with light layers light people and balance daylight and electric light. Every room of the house as well as exterior and garden spaces is addressed in 33 case studies of residential lighting with LEDs with a wide variety of lighting projects in different styles. Showcasing over 200 color photographs of dramatic interiors beautifully lit with LEDs and clear concise descriptions of design strategies and product specifications Beautiful Light helps both professionals and non-professionals successfully navigate the new era of LEDs in residential lighting. | Beautiful Light An Insider’s Guide to LED Lighting in Homes and Gardens GBP 34.99 1