Subject(s): Saline water conversion plants -- Environmental aspects | Environmental impact analysis Summary: Seawater desalination is a coastal-based industry. This book contains a comprehensive evaluation and synthesis of the potential environmental impacts of desalination plants, with emphasis on the marine environment and aspects of energy u

Subject(s): Energy conservation -- Equipment and supplies | Renewable energy sources | Power resources | Fuel | Sustainable engineering -- Materials Summary: "How will we meet rising energy demands? What are our options? Are there viable long-term solutions for the future? Learn the fundamental physical, chemical and materials science at th

Subject(s): Project management | Project managers Summary: "Although complexity is a phenomenon that confounds and challenges program managers across industry sectors, there is little information available that identifies the set of competencies managers need to complete their program successfully and deliver the benefits desired by stakeho

Subject(s): Microsoft Excel (Computer file) | Research -- Statistical methods Data processing | Electronic spreadsheets Summary: "The ability to summarise data, compare models and apply computer-based analysis tools are vital skills necessary for studying and working in the physical sciences. This textbook supports undergraduate students as

Subject(s): Taxation -- Juvenile literature -- United States Summary: This volume explores topics relating to tax reform in the United States by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Tax reform refers to the process of changing the way taxes are collected or managed by the gover

Subject(s): Rock mechanics | Engineering geology Summary: "Given the recent advances in site investigation techniques, computing, access to information and monitoring, plus the current emphasis on safety, accountability and sustainability, the intention of this book is to introduce an up-to-date methodology for the design of all types of ro

Subject(s): Information theory Summary: "Information is everywhere, and defines everything in today's society. Moreover, information is a key concept in a wide range of academic disciplines, from quantum physics to public policy. However, these disciplines all interpret the concept in quite different ways. This book looks at information

Subject(s): Medical electronics | Bioelectronics | Metal oxide semiconductors, Complementary Summary: "The book will address the-state-of-the-art in integrated Bio-Microsystems that integrate microelectronics with fluidics, photonics, and mechanics. New exciting opportunities in emerging applications that will take system performance beyond

Subject(s): Internet in education | Computer-assisted instruction | Educational technology | Learning Summary: "Learning Theory and Online Technology offers a powerful overview of the current state of e-learning, a foundation of its historical roots and growth, and a framework for distinguishing among the major approaches to e-learning. It

Subject(s): Fiber optics | Nonlinear optics Summary: "The only book on the market to seamlessly explore the physical and technical aspects of nonlinear effects as well as their impacts and applications, Nonlinear Effects in Optical Fibers provides a comprehensible introduction to the complex nonlinear phenomena occurring within optical fibe