Sciences et techniques

Embracing Complexity in Design

de Katerina Alexiou, Jeffrey Johnson & Theodore Zamenopoulos

Outlining state-of-the-art developments in the area of complexity and design, this book collates them into a unique and authoritative resource for both the design and complex systems communities. The book is...

Disrupted Cities

de Stephen Graham

Bringing together leading researchers from geography, political science, sociology, public policy and technology studies, Disrupted Cities exposes the politics of well-known disruptions such as devastation of...

Innovation in Small Construction Firms

de Peter Barrett, Martin Sexton & Angela Lee

Innovation in Small Construction Firms promotes the benefits of innovation, and stimulate innovation capability within and between small and medium sized (SMEs) construction firms in an effort to bring in a...

The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis

de Elaine Morgan

Why do humans differ from other primates? What do those differences tell us about human evolution? Elaine Morgan gives a revolutionary hypothesis that explains our anatomic anomalies—why we walk on two legs,...

In Situ Testing in Geomechanics

de Fernando Schnaid

• Standard Penetration Tests
• Cone Penetration Tests
• Vane Test
• Pressuremeter Tests
• Dilatometer Tests

If you use or need to know how to use any or all of these tests, then this is the book for you.

Fernando Schnaid takes...

Southeast Asian Development

de Andrew McGregor

Southeast Asia has long fascinated development practitioners and researchers for being one of the few regions of the world that has resisted global trends to become a successful developing region.

Divided into...

Logic of Chance, The: The Nature and Origin of Biological Evolution

de Eugene V. Koonin

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

The Logic of Chance offers a reappraisal and a new synthesis of theories, concepts, and hypotheses on the key aspects of the evolution of life on earth in light...

Population Demography of Northern Spotted Owls: Published for the Cooper Ornithological Society

de Eric D. Forsman

The Northern Spotted Owl, a threatened species that occurs in coniferous forests in the western United States, has become a well-known environmental symbol. But how is the owl actually faring? This book contains...

Whose Urban Renaissance?

de Kate Shaw & Libby Porter

The desire of governments for a 'renaissance' of their cities is a defining feature of contemporary urban policy. From Melbourne and Toronto to Johannesburg and Istanbul, government policies are successfully...

Understanding the Building Regulations

de No Contributor

Praise for previous editions:

'Covers all the requirements of the Building Regulations as we know them today. It is clear and concise in its explanations ... A good book.' - Clerk of Works Journal

'A clear and...

A Beginner's Guide to the Mechanics of Wrist and Pocket Watches - Including the History of Their Development and Some Famous Watch Makers

de Anon.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern...

Photonic Crystals: Molding the Flow of Light (Second Edition)

de John D. Joannopoulos, Steven G. Johnson & Joshua N. Winn

Since it was first published in 1995, Photonic Crystals has remained the definitive text for both undergraduates and researchers on photonic band-gap materials and their use in controlling the propagation of...

Project Management in Construction

de Sidney Levy

Step-by-step advice on making every construction job profitable and successful

Covering every aspect of the job, from writing initial contracts to complying with OSHA regulations, this trusted resource outlines...

Interior Designers Portable Handbook 2/E : First-Step Rules of Thumb for Interior Architecture

de John Patten (Pat) Guthrie

Architect Pat Guthries convenient pocket reference helps interior designers, decorators, and architects create workable, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes and standards, costs, materials,...

Time Lord: Sir Sandford Fleming and the Creation of Standard Time

de Clark Blaise

It is difficult today to imagine life before standard time was established in 1884. In the middle of the nineteenth century, for example, there were 144 official time zones in North America alone. The confusion...

Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty of Knowledge

de William Poundstone

This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thought-provoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty--a world of paradox in which logical argument leads...

Rocks of Ages: Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life

de Stephen Jay Gould

"People of good will wish to see science and religion at peace. . . . I do not see how science and religion could be unified, or even synthesized, under any common scheme of explanation or analysis; but I also...

Precious Objects: A Story of Diamonds, Family, and a Way of Life

de Alicia Oltuski

In the middle of New York City lies a neighborhood where all secrets are valuable, all assets are liquid, and all deals are sealed with a blessing rather than a contract. Welcome to the diamond district. Ninety...

Aquaculture Economics and Financing: Management and Analysis

de Carole R. Engle

Aquaculture Economics and Financing: Management and Analysis provides a detailed and specific set of guidelines for using economic and financial analysis in aquaculture production. By discussing key issues such...

Botany for Dummies

de Rene , PhD Fester Kratz

The easy way to score your highest in botany

Employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 21% over the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations, as biotechnological research and...