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Human–Systems Integration: From Virtual to Tangible
by Guy André BoyHuman–Systems Integration: From Virtual to Tangible Subject Guide: Ergonomics and Human Factors This book is an attempt to better formalize a systemic approach to human–systems integration (HSI). Good HSI is a matter of maturity… it takes time to mature. It takes time for a human being to become autonomous, and then mature! HSI is a matter of human–machine teaming, where human–machine cooperation and coordination are crucial. We cannot think engineering design without considering people and organizations that go with it. We also cannot think new technology, new organizations, and new jobs without considering change management. More specifically, this book is a follow-up of previous contributions in human-centered design and practice in the development of virtual prototypes that requires progressive operational tangibility toward HSI. The book discusses flexibility in design and operations, tangibility of software-intensive systems, virtual human-centered design, increasingly autonomous complex systems, human factors and ergonomics of sociotechnical systems, systems integration, and changed management in digital organizations. The book will be of interest to industry, academia, those involved with systems engineering, human factors, and the broader public.
The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure (Third Edition)
by Joseph JenkinsThis well researched handbook brings experts with over two decades of experience on the topic of composting human manure available anywhere. It reviews the various issues pertaining to human waste including potential health risks and how to eliminate those dangers in order to safely convert humanure into garden soil.
Humboldt's Mexico: In the Footsteps of the Illustrious German Scientific Traveller
by Myron EchenbergThe incalculable influence of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) on biology, botany, geology, and meteorology deservedly earned him the reputation as the world’s most illustrious scientist before Charles Darwin. Humboldt’s breath-taking explorations of Mexico and South America from 1799 to 1804 are akin to Europe’s second “discovery” of the New World – this time, a scientific one. His Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain is a foundational document about Mexico and its cultures and is still widely consulted by anthropologists, geographers, and historians. In Humboldt’s Mexico, Myron Echenberg presents a straightforward guide with historical and cultural context to Humboldt’s travels in Mexico. Humboldt packed a lifetime of scientific studies into one daunting year, and soon after published a four-volume account of his findings. His adventures range widely from inspections of colonial silver mines and hikes to the summits of volcanoes to meticulous examination of secret Spanish colonial archives in Mexico City and scientific discussions of archaeological sites of pre-Hispanic Indigenous cultures. Echenberg traces Humboldt’s journey, as described in his publications, his diary, and other writings, across the heartland of Mexico, while also pursuing Humboldt’s life, his science, his experiences, his influence on scholars of his time and after, and the various efforts by others to honour and at times to denigrate his legacy. Part history, part travelogue, and always highly readable and informative, Humboldt’s Mexico is an engaging account of a gifted scientist and visionary that ranges across topics as diverse and broad as natural history was in his era.
Hume-Rothery Rules for Structurally Complex Alloy Phases
by Uichiro MizutaniWith a history that reaches back some 90 years, the Hume-Rothery rules were developed to provide guiding principles in the search for new alloys. Ultimately, the rules bridged metallurgy, crystallography, and physics in a way that led to the emergence of a physics of the solid state in 1930s, although the physical implications of the rules were nev
Humic Matter in Soil and the Environment: Principles and Controversies, Second Edition (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)
by Kim H. TanThe field of humic matter research has undergone drastic changes in concepts and principles since the first edition of Humic Matter in Soil and the Environment: Principles and Controversies was published more than a decade ago. Still the only book of its kind specifically addressing humic acid principles and controversies, the Second Edition presen
Humic Substances
by Robert L. Wershaw Michael A. MikitaThis book is an introduction and guide to the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for the study of humic materials and coals. It provides a general discussion of the application of liquid-state and solid-state NMR techniques.
Humic Substances of Soils and General Theory of Humification
by D.S. OrlovThis work contains results of the latest studies on the composition, structure and properties of humic substances, which are the largest and most important component of organic matter of different types of soils. It should be useful for soil scientists and nature conservationists.
Humidification and Ventilation Management in Textile Industry
by B. PurushothamaThis book is a comprehensive guide for professionals in the textile industry. It delves into the intricate balance of moisture and air control that shapes textile production. From enhancing quality to optimizing efficiency, this book is an indispensable resource for the industry professionals.
Hummingbird Salamander: A Novel
by Jeff VanderMeerNamed one of NPR's Best Books of 2021From the author of Annihilation, a brilliant speculative thriller of dark conspiracy, endangered species, and the possible end of all things.Security consultant “Jane Smith” receives an envelope with a key to a storage unit that holds a taxidermied hummingbird and clues leading her to a taxidermied salamander. Silvina, the dead woman who left the note, is a reputed ecoterrorist and the daughter of an Argentine industrialist. By taking the hummingbird from the storage unit, Jane sets in motion a series of events that quickly spin beyond her control.Soon, Jane and her family are in danger, with few allies to help her make sense of the true scope of the peril. Is the only way to safety to follow in Silvina’s footsteps? Is it too late to stop? As she desperately seeks answers about why Silvina contacted her, time is running out—for her and possibly for the world.Hummingbird Salamander is Jeff VanderMeer at his brilliant, cinematic best, wrapping profound questions about climate change, identity, and the world we live in into a tightly plotted thriller full of unexpected twists and elaborate conspiracy.
The Hungry Scientist Handbook
by Patrick Buckley Lily BinnsInventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivate The Hungry Scientist Handbook brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most mouthwatering projects created by mechanical engineer Patrick Buckley and his band of intrepid techie friends, whose collaboration on contraptions started at a memorable 2005 Bay Area dinner party and resulted in the formation of the Hungry Scientist Society--a loose confederation of creative minds dedicated to the pursuit of projects possessing varying degrees of whimsy and utility. Featuring twenty projects ranging from edible origami to glowing lollipops, cryogenic martinis to Tupperware boom boxes, the book draws from the expertise of programmers, professors, and garden-variety geeks and offers something to delight DIYers of all skill levels.
The Hunt (Cage #2)
by Megan ShepherdThe Maze Runner meets Scott Westerfeld in the second novel in this gripping and romantic YA series about teens abducted from Earth by an otherworldly race--from Megan Shepherd, the acclaimed author of the Madman's Daughter series.They've left the cage--but they're not free yet.After their failed escape attempt, Cora, Lucky, and Mali have been demoted to the lowest level of human captives and placed in a safari-themed environment called the Hunt, along with wild animals and other human outcasts. They must serve new Kindred masters--Cora as a lounge singer, Lucky as an animal wrangler, and Mali as a safari guide--and follow new rules or face dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Nok and Rolf have been moved into an enormous dollhouse, observed around the clock by Kindred scientists interested in Nok's pregnancy. And Leon, the only one who successfully escaped, has teamed up with villainous Mosca black-market traders.The former inhabitants of the Cage are threatened on all fronts--and maybe worst of all, one of the Hunt's Kindred safari guests begins to play a twisted game of cat and mouse with Cora. Separated and constantly under watch, she and the others must struggle to stay alive, never mind find a way back to each other. When Cassian secretly offers to train Cora to develop her psychic abilities--to prove the worthiness of humanity in a series of tests called the Gauntlet--she'll have to decide fast if she dares to trust the Kindred who betrayed her, or if she can forge her own way to freedom.
The Hunt for Zero Point: One Man's Journey To Discover The Biggest Secret Since The Invention Of The Atom Bomb
by Nick CookThis riveting work of investigative reporting and history exposes classified government projects to build gravity-defying aircraft--which have an uncanny resemblance to flying saucers. The atomic bomb was not the only project to occupy government scientists in the 1940s. Antigravity technology, originally spearheaded by scientists in Nazi Germany, was another high priority, one that still may be in effect today. Now for the first time, a reporter with an unprecedented access to key sources in the intelligence and military communities reveals suppressed evidence that tells the story of a quest for a discovery that could prove as powerful as the A-bomb. The Hunt for Zero Point explores the scientific speculation that a "zero point" of gravity exists in the universe and can be replicated here on Earth. The pressure to be the first nation to harness gravity is immense, as it means having the ability to build military planes of unlimited speed and range, along with the most deadly weaponry the world has ever seen. The ideal shape for a gravity-defying vehicle happens to be a perfect disk, making antigravity tests a possible explanation for the numerous UFO sightings of the past 50 years. Chronicling the origins of antigravity research in the world's most advanced research facility, which was operated by the Third Reich during World War II, The Hunt for Zero Point traces U. S. involvement in the project, beginning with the recruitment of former Nazi scientists after the war. Drawn from interviews with those involved with the research and who visited labs in Europe and the United States, The Hunt for Zero Point journeys to the heart of the twentieth century's most puzzling unexplained phenomena. From the Hardcover edition.
The Hunter: the gripping thriller that should 'should give Lee Child a few sleepless nights'
by Andrew ReidSOMETIMES, ATTACK IS THE ONLY DEFENCE.'Razor-sharp action from start to finish.' JAMES SWALLOW'Top drawer...should give Lee Child and Simon Kernick a few sleepless nights.' JAMES OSWALDA troubled genius who vanishes in a mysterious car crash.A disillusioned cop sensing conspiracy in the corridors of power.A ruthless team of mercenaries operating in the shadows.A billion-dollar business that wants the world in its grip.One link connects them all.A champion fighter. Betrayed and searching for the truth.CAMERON KING IS THE HUNTER.An action-packed thriller with the gripping twists of Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM and Gregg Hurwitz's ORPHAN X - and a lead as deadly as JACK REACHER and JASON BOURNE. Perfect for fans of Mark Dawson, David Baldacci, Stephen Leather, Tom Wood and Rob Sinclair.'An exhilarating, action-packed, gripping tale...a real page turner that thrills and entertains from start to finish.' ADAM HAMDYWHY READERS ARE RAVING ABOUT THIS PAGE-TURNING THRILLER:'I loved The Hunter and read it in one sitting...fast paced action tempered with intelligent plotting' LizLovesBooks'I am a massive fan of Jack Reacher and James Ryker so if you like those you are going to love this. It is fast paced and action packed' *****Goodreads reviewer'Big and bold conspiracy thriller...highly recommended' *****Goodreads reviewer'Had to complete this in 24 hours' *****Goodreads reviewer'A terrific page turner of a thriller...the ending is knock-out brilliant! Wonderfully cinematic, "The Hunter" would make a cracking film or TV series'. *****Goodreads reviewer'I rather hope someone will pick this up to turn it into a movie...it deserves it' *****Goodreads reviewer
The Hunter: the gripping thriller that should 'should give Lee Child a few sleepless nights'
by Andrew ReidATTACK IS THE ONLY DEFENCE.A troubled genius who vanishes in a mysterious car crash.A disillusioned cop sensing conspiracy in the corridors of power.A ruthless team of mercenaries operating in the shadows.A billion-dollar business that wants the world in its grip.One link connects them all.A champion fighter. Betrayed and searching for the truth.CAMERON KING IS THE HUNTER.An action-packed thriller with the gripping twists of Terry Hayes' I AM PILGRIM and Gregg Hurwitz's ORPHAN X - and a lead as deadly as JACK REACHER. Perfect for fans of Mark Dawson, David Baldacci, Stephen Leather, Tom Wood and Rob Sinclair.(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Hunter Killer (Arnold Morgan #8)
by Patrick RobinsonAmerican military forces race to prevent a coup in the Middle East in this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Scimitar SL-2.Saudi Arabia, the world’s leading producer of oil, is on the brink of revolution. Inside the opulent palaces and lavish mansions, the royal family is ransacking the country’s dwindling coffers while the desert kingdom seethes with unrest. Appalled at his family’s extravagant lifestyle, Crown Prince Nasir vows to end the careless and destructive rule, and sets in motion a top-secret operation to destroy the Saudi oil industry and bankrupt the monarch. To do so, he must enlist the help of an ally, a naval power willing to help in return for a share of the wealth.Nasir turns to France, with its lethal Hunter Killer submarines, capable of inflicting devastating damage on the massive oil installations along the shores of the Red Sea and in the Persian Gulf. Objective: To shift the power structure of the world’s oil giant.Under the command of the mysterious and lethally effective Colonel Jacques Gamoudi—nicknamed “Le Chasseur,” or “The Hunter—the ferocious battle for the desert kingdom begins. As the world’s oil markets plunge into chaos, United States Admiral Arnold Morgan, former Security Adviser to the President, and Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Ramshawe are summonded to the White House, where they learn that Gamoudi has been joined by none other than Morgan’s archenemy, Hamas General Ravi Rashood, in the battle for the capital city of Riyadh.Now Le Chasseur becomes the hunted, by both French and American Special Forces—one trying to assassinate and silence him forever, the other desperate to take him alive and to force a public confession of France’s subversive actions.Praise for Patrick Robinson“An absolutely marvelous thriller writer.” —Jack Higgins“The new Frederick Forsyth.” —Guardian“Patrick Robinson is quickly replacing Tom Clancy as the preeminent writer of modern naval fiction.” —Florida Times-Union“One of the crown princes of the beach read-thriller.” —Stephen Coonts
Hunter's Diseases of Occupations
by Peter J Baxter Tar-Ching Aw Anne Cockcroft Paul Durrington J Malcolm HarringtonWinner of the 2011 BMA book awards: medicine categoryIn the five decades since its first publication, Hunter's Diseases of Occupations has remained the pre-eminent text on diseases caused by work, universally recognized as the most authoritative source of information in the field. It is an important guide for doctors in all disciplines who may
Huntsville Textile Mills & Villages: Linthead Legacy (Landmarks)
by Terri L. FrenchIn the early 1900s, Huntsville, Alabama, had more spindles than any other city in the South. Cotton fields and mills made the city a major competitor in the textile industry. Entire mill villages sprang up around the factories to house workers and their families. Many of these village buildings are now iconic community landmarks, such as the revitalized Lowe Mill arts facility and the Merrimack Mill Village Historic District. The "lintheads," a demeaning moniker villagers wore as a badge of honor, were hard workers. Their lives were fraught with hardships, from slavery and child labor to factory fires and shutdowns. They endured job-related injuries and illnesses, strikes and the Great Depression. Author Terri L. French details the lives, history and legacy of the workers.
Hurricane Preparedness Handbook
by Bob StearnsDon’t wait until it’s too late. Prepare now! We’ve all seen the ruin that a hurricane can bring. No one can stop a hurricane, but proper preparation can limit damage, protect long-term finances, and even save lives. The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is an invaluable, step-by-step guide for everyone who lives in a region threatened by these terrifying storms. Here is advice on: Understanding the category warning system Buying the right insurance Protecting your home from an oncoming storm Choosing and using an electrical generator Proper provisioning and use of food and water Dealing with a storm’s aftermath And much more! There is no substitute for experience and expert advice, and this easy-to-store, easy-to-use handbook offers everyone a chance to learn from the past and prepare for the future. No one should go through a hurricane without first reading this book.
Husserl's Missing Technologies (Perspectives in Continental Philosophy)
by Don IhdeHusserl’s Missing Technologies looks at the early-twentieth-century “classical” phenomenology of Edmund Husserl, both in the light of the philosophy of science of his time, and retrospectively at his philosophy from a contemporary “postphenomenology.” Of central interest are his infrequent comments upon technologies and especially scientific instruments such as the telescope and microscope. Together with his analysis of Husserl, Don Ihde ventures through the recent history of technologies of science, reading and writing, and science praxis, calling for modifications to phenomenology by converging it with pragmatism. This fruitful hybridization emphasizes human–technology interrelationships, the role of embodiment and bodily skills, and the inherent multistability of technologies. In a radical argument, Ihde contends that philosophies, in the same way that various technologies contain an ever-shortening obsolescence, ought to have contingent use-lives.
HÜTTE Band 1: Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche und allgemeine Grundlagen für Ingenieure (Springer Reference Technik)
by Manfred Hennecke Birgit SkrotzkiDas Standardwerk HÜTTE erscheint in der 35., aktualisierten Auflage in der Reihe Springer Reference Technik. Diese Reihe bietet allen Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieuren – ob im Studium oder in allen Formen des Berufslebens – zielführendes Fachwissen in aktueller, kompakter und verständlicher Form. Die HÜTTE enthält in drei Bänden die Grundlagen des Ingenieurwissens sowie ökonomisch-gesellschaftliche Kapitel, die das Ingenieurwissen ergänzen. Band 1 umfasst Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche und allgemeine Grundlagen: Mathematik Physik Chemie Recht Patente Technik- und RisikokommunikationBand 2 Grundlagen des Maschinenbaus und ergänzende FächerBand 3 Elektro- und informationstechnische Grundlagen
HÜTTE Band 2: Grundlagen des Maschinenbaus und ergänzende Fächer für Ingenieure (Springer Reference Technik)
by Manfred Hennecke Birgit SkrotzkiDas Standardwerk HÜTTE erscheint in der 35., aktualisierten Auflage in der Reihe Springer Reference Technik. Diese Reihe bietet allen Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieuren – ob im Studium oder in allen Formen des Berufslebens – zielführendes Fachwissen in aktueller, kompakter und verständlicher Form. Die HÜTTE enthält in drei Bänden die Grundlagen des Ingenieurwissens sowie ökonomisch-gesellschaftliche Kapitel, die das Ingenieurwissen ergänzen. Band 2 umfasst Grundlagen des Maschinenbaus und ergänzende Fächer: Werkstoffe Technische Mechanik Technische Thermodynamik Entwicklung Konstruktion Produktion Logistik Betriebswirtschaft Management NormungBand 1 Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche und allgemeine GrundlagenBand 3 Elektro- und informationstechnische Grundlagen
HÜTTE Band 3: Elektro- und informationstechnische Grundlagen für Ingenieure (Springer Reference Technik)
by Manfred Hennecke Birgit SkrotzkiDas Standardwerk HÜTTE erscheint in der 35., aktualisierten Auflage in der Reihe Springer Reference Technik. Diese Reihe bietet allen Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieuren – ob im Studium oder in allen Formen des Berufslebens – zielführendes Fachwissen in aktueller, kompakter und verständlicher Form. Die HÜTTE enthält in drei Bänden die Grundlagen des Ingenieurwissens sowie ökonomisch-gesellschaftliche Kapitel, die das Ingenieurwissen ergänzen. Band 3 umfasst Elektro- und informationstechnische Grundlagen: Elektrotechnik Messtechnik Regelungs- und Steuerungstechnik Informatik InformationsmanagementBand 1 Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche und allgemeine GrundlagenBand 2 Grundlagen des Maschinenbaus und ergänzende Fächer
HÜTTE - Das Ingenieurwissen
by Akademischer Verein Hütte e.V. Horst Czichos Manfred HenneckeDas Werk präsentiert die mathematisch-naturwissenschaftlichen, ökonomisch-rechtlichen sowie technologischen Grundlagen des Ingenieurwissens - alles in einem Band. Für die Neuauflage wurden sämtliche Inhalte fachlich ergänzt, insbesondere die Abschnitte zu Makromolekülen, Umweltverträglichkeit, Recycling, Festigkeitslehre, Mikrosensorik, binäre Steuerungstechnik, Software-Engineering, Kommunikationstechnik, Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion sowie Normung, Recht und Patente. Neu hinzugekommen sind die Themen Management, Qualität und Personal.
The Huxleys: An Intimate History of Evolution
by Alison BashfordA New Yorker and Economist Best Book of the Year Two hundred years of modern science and culture told through one family history. This momentous biography tells the story of the Huxleys: the Victorian natural historian T. H. Huxley (“Darwin’s Bulldog”) and his grandson, the scientist, conservationist, and zoologist Julian Huxley. Between them, they communicated to the world the great modern story of the theory of evolution by natural selection. In The Huxleys, celebrated historian Alison Bashford writes seamlessly about these omnivorous intellects together, almost as if they were a single man whose long, vital life bookended the colossal shifts in world history from the age of sail to the Space Age, and from colonial wars to world wars to the cold war. The Huxleys’ specialty was evolution in all its forms—at the grandest level of species, deep time, the Earth, and at the most personal and intimate. They illuminated the problems and wonders of the modern world and they fundamentally shaped how we see ourselves, as individuals and as a species. But perhaps their greatest subject was themselves. Bashford’s engaging, brilliantly ambitious book interweaves the Huxleys’ momentous public achievements with their private triumphs and tragedies. The result is the history of a family, but also a history of humanity grappling with its place in nature. This book shows how much we owe—for better or worse—to the unceasing curiosity, self-absorption, and enthusiasm of a small, strange group of men and women.
HVAC Commissioning Guidebook
by Maija VirtaGreen buildings have become common in India and other countries in Asia. However, there is a concern regarding the performance of green buildings failing to meet the expectations of clients during the operation. One of the key reasons for this is poorly commissioned HVAC systems. In this publication we provide tools and knowhow for more efficient HVAC commissioning. It gives answers for four major questions: why commissioning is needed, how to perform proper commissioning, which key performance issues of common HVAC equipment need to be considered, and what kind of checklists are used during commissioning? It covers the entire commissioning process beginning with the owner’s project requirements and commissioning design reviews. Then, it explains procedures during installation and start-up of equipment followed by the functional performance testing, seasonal commissioning and 10 months’ operation review.This publication is developed by Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ISHRAE for Indian and Asian requirements in conjunction with the Federation of European HVAC Associations REHVA. The process steps described in this publication are in line with all major international building standards and green building certification schemes. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.