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In Fabric Reference, Humphries presents a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to fabric construction and performance using an accessible, non-technical approach.This quick, at-a-glance reference includes valuable information on textile fibers; yarns; fabric construction; finishing, including dyeing and printing; fabric care and assessment; ecology; and the use of metric units.For anyone seeking accessible information on how fabrics behave and why. ... Read more

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A must for anyone who needs to understand textile basics
The Fabric Reference, along with the Fabric Glossary provides the best comprehensive reference of basic textiles that you can obtain anywhere in today's market. To make it a perfect reference set, you can purchase the Fabric Glossary Swatch Set directly from Ms. Humphries, which provides fabric samples to be taped into the Fabric Glossary while giving the history, manufacturing (weave, knit, lace, etc.) description and fabric content for each swatch allowing for a realistic study of fabrics. This Fabric Glossary can be continually added to as you find new fibers and fabrics - keeping an updated reference at your finger tips.
These boks are a must for fabric designers, interior designers, pattern drafters and anyone interested in fabrics or textiles, this is a three part set, which when purchased becomes all inclusive. It is rare to find any books on textiles where you can actually touch the fabrics, providing a realistic knowledge of specific make-up and texture of the fabrics. I searched for years to find a book which I could use to give a compressive overview of the textile industry, before I found Ms. Humphries set of books, and I have been using it for the past three years as the foundation of my college course. Please note that in the fall of 2003, the third revision came out and it provides a wealth of information about the new micro-fibers that are found in today's market.
This three part set (2 parts you can purchase from this company and the swatch set you need to purchase separately - information to do this, is in each book) is the best reference of textiles available. ... Read more

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The user interfacethe all-important point of contact between people and technologyis the key to unlocking the full potential of multimedia and the Internet.With a balanced blend of theory and practice, this timely new book explores the art and science of user interface design, teaching a step-by-step methodology guaranteed to result in a productive and rewarding user experience.A no-nonsense, hands-on approach teaches best practice by proposing design problems, presenting potential solutions, and then analyzing each approach to determine which works best and why.Drawing on his years of experience, author Marc Silver deconstructs several commercial multimedia and Web site interfaces, showing where they succeed and where they fail and offering workable redesign suggestions to help readers better understand the principles theyve learnedArmed with the knowledge gained from Exploring Interface Design, readers will be able to confidently apply interface design principles to their own design projects and achieve stunning results. ... Read more

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Five Star Review on Amazon.com (for previous edition):

"This is a great catch-all book about locksmithing."

*The "bible" of the locksmithing field has just been updated - making it even more accessible to students, apprentices, and professionals alike
*Covers everything from keying and lock picking, to auto locks, lockmaking, and servicing safes
*Includes over 100 new sample questions to help study for certification exams ... Read more

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Far from a complete guide
I wasn't terribly impressed by this book - it was missing a great deal of basic information, had very incompletely coverage about such traditional skills such as picking locks, manually cutting keys, etc. Instead the author emphasises circumventing locks through alternative methods (for example by shearing off retaining bolts/screws and pulling a core). I found the coverage of large number of locks helpful for locks that I have not come in contact with, but overall I was not very impressed by this book.

Not for beginners or the curious
I'm not sure just how this book earned such high praise from supposedly learned people. Or perhaps that's the problem: they already know enough about locks and locksmithing to have no need for the basic information that is so severely lacking in this volume.
As an example, the chapter on automobile locks doesn't offer even a single picture or schematic view of how the rods and linkages of an automobile door lock might be configured behind all that outer metal and inner upholstery. There are two closeup views of specific mechanical devices that might (or might not) be part of a typical door lock, but we have no idea where or how they might (or might not) fit into the overall mechanism. And unless you already know what a "bellcrank" is and how it's used, the picture is meaningless. Moreover the supposedly helpful "exploded" view of a car door lists more than 20 specifically numbered door components and then places those reference numbers in the view for only a half dozen easily reconizable items such as the "armrest." Wow! That's enlightening.
At one point the text mentions that you might be able to open a locked car door by "removing the rear view mirror." and there is zero elaboration.
This sort of shallow and superficial coverage of important topics permeates the text. It might ring with clever insight to an experienced locksmith who has encountered the situation alluded to, but it's meaningless to the layman. Likewise, many of the illustrations are of no value to anyone unititiated to the obscure craft of locksmithing.
If your interested in a Britannica treatise on the history of Phoenecian tomb locks. This the book for you. If you just want some introductory hints and skill you can use around the house, forget it.

Fifth edition continues a tradition of excellence
I have all five editions of this book, which dates back at least to 1976 when Tab books was printing them and Carl Roper was the author. I use them as reference materials fairly often when working on locks I'm unfamiliar with. As the years went by, this book was modernized and updated, and some of the older stuff has been cleaned out.

This is the most complete and professional book of locksmithing on the general market, and is an excellent value for people who work on locks. Compared to the restricted market books, Bill Phillips has outdone most of them in presentation and execution of materials. There are no spelling errors or grammatical mistakes, the information is accurate, and it covers an exhaustive number of subjects in the field of locksmithing. If you have an interest in learning a great deal about how different locks are put together, what their applications are, and how to install and service them, you should definitely get this book. If you are studying for a certification test, it is probably the best single purchase you can make for the money. Many individual subjects are not covered in as much depth as is necessary for real satisfaction, but since this book is an overview of the entire field, that is fine. There is plenty of information on rekeying various brands of locks, as well as overviews of installation and adjustment procedures. Although some people complain about this being merely a rehash of manufacturers instructions, it is incredibly convenient to have a reference like this around. If you are servicing an old lock that has been on a door for years, such a set of instructions is a handy thing.

I like what Bill Phillips has done with the book. It is more polished and more practical than the older versions, and it is great to see it stay current with technology. My own book in comparison is quite small, although it covers practical lock opening procedures more thoroughly than "The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing" does. People who just want to know how to open locks will find Mr. Phillips book very boring. People who install and service them will find it quite valuable, and will be grateful that it is such a well-crafted book.

everything you'll ever need to know
Words cannot express the value of this book. It's contents allows you to open deadbolts, padlocks, desks, cars, and more, all without keys and many using just simple equipment that can be found or made around the house. Also includes a section on lockpicks and lockpicking, displaying detailed instructions that work! (I've tried it) Included also are sections on working and installing many mechanical and electronic locks from pin-and-tumblers, to push-button security. It truly is a complete guide. Unfortunetly, it does NOT contain any information on handcuffs.

Great book for an intro to locksmithing and professional use
This is a great 'catch-all' book about locksmithing. Although it looks like it is designed for beginners, it still has invaluable information on a variety of locks, etc so it will remain in your shop for years to come. In fact, I used it for servicing an Ilco-Unican 1000 unit (as it had detailed information on changing the combination for example).

It covers everything from the history of locks (interesting in it's own fact) and even has a practice test for the CRL examination (what you will want to get if you are wanting to be a pro in the field).

The book is also invaluable to homeowners, retail sales clerks and anyone who wants to know more about locks, safes, and more! If you are looking into security for your home, then this would give you a good understanding of why a certain lock system is better than another for example.

Either way you will not be disappointed in this book. For professionals some parts may be old story but it still has plenty of reference to locks you may not encounter for a while! ... Read more

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The Bible of Open-Hole Log Interpretation
This book is an exhaustive work on open-hole logging. Mr. Dewan has years of experience in this field, and has won numerous awards for his work, including a lifetime achievement award from SPLWA. He has travelled the world over, teaching courses to students in the oil industry. Mr. Dewan's unique and considerable experience shines through this book, written in a easily understood fashion to accomdate a wider audience. ... Read more

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A combination of broad disciplinary coverage and scientific excellence, the Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences will be an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in forests, forestry and forest sciences. Packed with valuable insights from experts all over the world, this remarkable set not only summarizes recent advances in forest science techniques, but also thoroughly covers the basic information vital to comprehensive understanding of the important elements of forestry.

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Great Book for Constrcution...
This book is amazing. Still being in school, it has helped me in my internships. There is only so much you learn in school and this book has everything else. I would recommend it to anyone. A++

A great resource!
I have purchased several different Construction Dictionaries in the past, and the Means Illustrated Dictionary has been the one I re-order and give to my staff to use as thier Construction Bible. ... Read more

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Going beyond the simple definitions provided in telecom dictionaries, the massive and comprehensive Desktop Encyclopedia provides detailed 3-5 page articles, complete with diagrams and tables, that fully explain key telecommunications technologies, protocols, and principles. ... Read more

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This book helped me to stay current.
There are so many Telcomm terms and there are more every year. It's always good to have a easy-to-read technical reference book like this one. It's easy to read even for a Taiwanese! :-)

Btw, I hope there will be revised version of this book every two or three year. Thank you Mr. Muller, the author of the book, for providing the nice book.

Clear non-technical descriptions of telecomunications terms.
Clear, non-technical descriptions of telecommunication terminology and concepts are what the reader can expect from this title. It covers LANS, WANS, voice, data, and standards.

All telecommunications developers and engeeners must have it
This book it's has to be in every engeener desktop and also it's a great dictionary for universities stands and for students tools.

Strongly recommended; good value.
This is a remarkably good reference work, especially considering (or because?) it is the work of one person (and no doubt a good editor). The articles are long enough to cover complex topics yet focused enough to provide a handle on the subject. Muller has an excellent sense of proportion. He offers succinct synopses of technical matters without getting bogged down in stuff only an engineer would understand. You can get a quick overview of "distance learning" and "outsourcing," on the one hand, or PCS 1900 and CDMA on the other. And all of it is very well and clearly written. Useful for anyone in the industry, or just for the curious. ... Read more

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Over the past 20 years, energy conservation imperatives, the use of computer based design aids, and major advances in intelligent management systems for buildings have transformed the design and operation of comfort systems for buildings. The "rules of thumb" used by designers in the1970s are no longer viable. Today, building systems engineers must have a strong analytical basis for design synthesis processes. But how can you develop this basis? Do you have on your shelf a reference that describes all the latest methods? Does it cover everything from the fundamentals to state-of-the art, intelligent systems? Does it do so in practical way that you can easily access and use when you need to?The Handbook of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning does. It combines practice and theory, systems and control, and the latest methods and technologies to provide, in one volume, all of the modern design and operation information needed by HVAC engineers.The Handbook of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning will stay up-to-date while other resources become outmoded and go through lengthy revision and reprint processes. Through a link on the CRC Web site, owners of the Handbook can access new material periodically posted by the author. ... Read more

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Compared to the last edition, this worldwide-respected dictionary has been updated and enlarged by about 35%. It is the standard work for all those requiring a comprehensive and reliable compilation of terms from the fields of power generation, transmission and distribution, drive engineering, automation, switchgear and installation engineering, power electronics as well as measurement, analysis and test engineering. Including also a great number of basic electrotechnical terms, with about 90,000 entries and 125,000 translations in Volume 1 (German-English) and 75,000 entries and 109,000 translations in Volume 2 (English-German) it comprehensively covers large fields of industrially applied electrical engineering. ... Read more

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Saving resources and cutting costs, protecting the environment and using renewable energies are the criteria which are important for modern buildings, and as such, designers today face the complex challenges of "integral planning", demanding the interaction of various disciplines to create a building with optimum efficiency whilst saving material and running costs. Active factors such as construction, buildings skins, layout of rooms, and exterior space should take up as little of the internal technical units as possible and all passive measures should be exploited to the maximum.

Daniel's Advanced Building Systems provides an up-to-date overview of all essential building installations and most recent technologies, complete with a wide range of detailed technical plans. It is not merely a systematic handbook focusing on building technology for students of architecture, civil engineering and mechanical engineering, it is also a reference work enabling the practitioner to draw up initial plans and dimensions. ... Read more

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German through and through
Craftsmanship is to the Germans what style is to the French, tradition is to the British, or independence is to the Americans, and it shows in these books: the drawings, coated paper, printing, and so on are all head and shoulders above the competition. The basic format for all the books is the same--history, followed by science and engineering, followed by examples. In this book, the technical section emphasizes structural matters, with a large chapter on precast construction. There's nothing on reinforcement requirements because they're covered in building codes. Shell structures are discussed, and another chapter covers surface finishes. The translation to English is OK but lacks the nuances that make for pleasant reading.

Too bad there is nothing for the US architect of this quality, because all the technical references are to German or European standards. But they're educational nonetheless. ... Read more

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Widely used by Curriculum Directors and Administrators, this handbook/reference focuses on the everyday details of developing, organizing, operating, and managing the cooperative occupational education plan—with topics presented in a logical sequence of an educational planning-strategy-structure system. It shows how to apply the plan at the secondary level, adult workforce level, and post-secondary and collegiate levels, and to occupations in agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, marketing, and trade and industry. Features complete forms (training agreements, student evaluation forms, training plans, etc.) for use in coordinating and managing cooperative educational programs in each area. Covers in detail the impact of current vocational legislation, legal aspects, evaluation, and accountability of cooperative education.Cooperative Education Models. Coordinators and Their Roles. Initiating the Plan. Coordinator Responsibilities at the Secondary Level, for Adult Workforce, at the Post-secondary and Collegiate Levels. Planning and Carrying Out Effective In-school Instruction. Developing Training Stations as Instructional Laboratories. Correlating Instruction Between School and Job Laboratories. Accountability Through Evaluation. Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Cooperative Education. The Plan in Agricultural, Business, Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing, and Trade and Industrial Occupations.For Curriculum Directors, Local Administrators, Teachers, and Consultants involved in cooperative vocational education. ... Read more

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"Professor Bhushan has harnessed his own knowledge and experience, gained in several industries and universities, and has assembled about 100 internationally recognized authors from three continents to write more than 40 chapters. The authors come from both academia and industry ... [This book] is a timely addition to the literature on nanotechnology , which I anticipate will stimulate further interest in this important new field and serve as an invaluable resource to members of the international scientific and industrial community." NEAL LANE, UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, RICE UNIVERSITY FORMER SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT CLINTON AND DIRECTOR OF THE NSF

The authoritativeness of this new Handbook is guaranteed by an experienced editor and international team of more than 90 authors, including Nobel Laureate Gerd K. Binnig. The Handbook contains over 900 illustrations and numerous comprehensive materials data tables, features a fully searchable CD-ROM allowing quick access to data, and covers the broadest conceivable range of topics, including: Nanostructures; Micro/Nanofabrication; MEMS/NEMS Materials and Devices; Nanomechanics; Materials Science; Reliability Engineering; Scanning Probe; Force Microscopies; Nanotribology; Nanorheology; Biological Nanotechnology; Therapeutic Nanodevices; Molecular Technology; Industrial Applications; Micro/Nanodevice Reliability; Social and Ethical Implications ... Read more

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The gas turbine is a power plant that produces a great amount of energy for its size and weight and thus has found increasing service in the past 20 years in the petrochemical industry and utilities throughout the world. The gas turbine's compactness, weight, and multiple fuel applications make it a natural power plant for offshore platforms.

This second edition is not only an updating of technology, which has seen a great leap forward in the 1990s, but also a rewriting of various sections to better answer concerns about emissions, efficiency, mechanical standards and codes, and new materials and coatings.At a time when energy costs are high, this important handbook expertly guides those seeking optimum use of each unit of energy supplied to a gas turbine.

In this book, the author has assimilated the subject matter (including diverse views) into a comprehensive, unified treatment of gas turbines. The author discusses the design, fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance of gas turbines.The intent of this book is to serve as a reference text after it has accomplished its primary objective of introducing the reader to the broad subject of gas turbines.Thus it is of use to both students of the subject and similarly to professionals as a desk reference in their daily lives.

Covers every aspect of gas turbine design and operation.
Presents necessary data and helpful suggestions to assist engineers to obtain optimum performance for any gas turbine, under all conditions.
Serves as a desk reference both for students and professionals. ... Read more

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A Complete Reference Work
The most comprehensive reference I have seen. Presents all the data an engineer would need to make a decision about the best way to optimize performance. ... Read more

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Compared to the last edition, this worldwide-respected dictionary has been updated and enlarged by about 35%. It is the standard work for all those requiring a comprehensive and reliable compilation of terms from the fields of power generation, transmission and distribution, drive engineering, automation, switchgear and installation engineering, power electronics as well as measurement, analysis and test engineering. Including also a great number of basic electrotechnical terms, with about 90,000 entries and 125,000 translations in Volume 1 (German-English) and 75,000 entries and 109,000 translations in Volume 2 (English-German) it comprehensively covers large fields of industrially applied electrical engineering. ... Read more

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A must for German-English technical translators.
This is a reliable dictionary covering a wider area than is immediately apparent from the title. ... Read more

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This Second Edition of the CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering covers every important aspect of the subject in one single volume. It provides a reference for the practicing engineer in industry, government, and academia, with relevant background and up-to-date information on the most important topics of modern mechanical engineering. These topics include modern manufacturing and design, robotics, computer engineering, environmental engineering, economics and project management, patent law, bioengineering, and communication and information systems. The final chapter and appendix provide information regarding physical properties and mathematical and computational methods. ... Read more

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Most recent ME handbook is of poor quality.
I originaly bought this book as an answer to there being no new edition of Marks' in nine years.In the table of contents resources is spelled 'resouses'.In the section on gas-turbine calculations turbine is spelled 'turine'.If these typos are typical of the quality of this book, what is the chance that an equation or parameter out of the data are incorrect?The text is mainly essay in nature providing general information but usualy not saying how to calculate or do anything. ... Read more

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This new tool is designed to facilitate communication among Spanish- and English-speaking construction communities--improving quality of performance and job-site safety. It features the most common words and phrases used in the construction industry with easy-to-follow pronunciations. Extensive building systems and tools illustrations make this publication a unique and valuable reference.

The dictionary includes:English-to-Spanish translationsSpanish-to-English translationsPhonetic pronunciationsUseful on-the-job phrasesUnit conversion factors and tablesIllustrated sections of tools and equipment for each trade

An essential tool for contractors, construction workers, architects, building officials, and students in apprenticeship and training programs.

This book is a collaboration with the International Conference of Building Officials, who extensively researched the most-needed terms, as well as with Rolf Jensen & Associates, noted building code consultants. ... Read more

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Potable Water?
Potable Water is the proper construction term and that is what it is known as industry wide. This is a construction dictionary not a slang dictionary. I am buying it!

Don't bother sending for this one.
Just in looking at the sample pages I decided this book was not worth sending for. A good example is "Agua Potable".....translated to "Potable water" in English. Ask the typical American for Potable Water and 9 out of 10 people won't know what you're talking about. Ask those same people for Drinking Water and you'll get a response.
The translations are very poor, and obviously not done by a native English speaker. ... Read more

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A valuable primer on the fashion industry for the 21st century! Fashion Design is the definitive reference for anyone who is considering acareer in the fashion industry. It describes the qualities and skills needed tobecome a fashion designer; examines the wide range of career opportunitiesavailable; and gives an authoritative, balanced overview of the fashion businesstoday.Using an approach that unites history, theory, and practice, Fashion Design aimsto inform and inspire. Packed with over 300 illustrations, here is practicalguidance and proven advice on such topics as the uses and language of clothing;patterns and fabrics; measuring, cutting, draping, and sewing; building acollection; researching and sketching; portfolios and self-presentation; plusmuch more. It equips aspiring designers and other fashion professionals with avaluable road map to this competitive, cutthroat industry. It also serves as anexcellent reference and career guide for professionals interested in retailbuying, marketing and sales, and other areas of the fashion business. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT BOOK!
I've read this book and the moment I opened it, I couldn't put it down! (I lost weight reading this book) Not only does the author cover how to break into the industry, she covers the basic ways to create clothing. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! ... Read more