Subject(s): Automobiles -- Electric equipment | Automobiles -- Electronic equipment Summary: "As electrical and electronic systems become increasingly more complex and fundamental to the workings of modern vehicles, understanding these systems is essential for automotive technicians. For students new to the subject, this book will help to d

Subject(s): Mixed economy -- China | Capitalism -- China | China -- Economic policy -- 1976-2000 | China -- Economic policy -- 2000- | China -- Economic conditions -- 1976-2000 | China -- Economic conditions -- 2000- Summary: "How China Became Capitalist details the extraordinary, and often accidental, journey that China has taken over the

Subject(s): Islam | Culture conflict | Islam -- Relations | Islamic fundamentalism | East and West | Islam and state Summary: For many years Malise Ruthven has been at the forefront of discerning commentary on the Islamic world and its relations with the predominantly secularised and Christian societies of the West. Well known for his bold inte

Subject(s): Gulen, Fethullah -- Political and social views | Islam and politics -- Turkey | Islam and state -- History -- 20th century -- Turkey | Islamic education -- History -- 20th century Summary: Hizmet or the Gulen Movement referring to the name of the renowned Turkish scholar Fethullah Gulen originated in 1970s Turkey as a faith-inspired

Subject(s): Food -- Extrusion Summary: "A fresh view of the state-of-the-art Advances in Food Extrusion Technology focuses on extruder selection, extrudate development, quality parameters, and troubleshooting in the 21st century extrusion process. In particular, the book:Introduces the history, nomenclature, and working principles of extrus

Subject(s): Galbraith, John Kenneth, 1908-2006 | Economics -- United States Summary: "The recent financial crisis has once again seen John Kenneth Galbraith return to the bestseller lists. Yet, despite the continued popular success of his works, Galbraith's contribution to economic theory is rarely recognized by today's economists.

Subject(s): Industrial management -- Environmental aspects | Corporations -- Environmental aspects | Business enterprises -- Environmental aspects Summary: "Implement the green strategies outlined in the bestselling book Green to Gold While the logic of "going green" is now widely accepted across the business world, many executives

Subject(s): Chemical process control Summary: "Preface When the first edition of this book was published in 2006, there were a number of factors that motivated us to undertake this challenge. These, by and large, still apply as we introduce the second edition. Changing industrial needs and advances in computer technology had, and continue t

Subject(s): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) | Operating systems (Computers) | Computers and older people Summary: In easy-to-follow steps, this fun and friendly guide shows you clearly how to use Windows 8. Featuring a large font that makes the book easier to read and magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less intimidating, a

Subject(s): Management -- Social aspects | Social media | Internet marketing | Information technology -- Management | Strategic planning Summary: "Put digital business strategy at the center of your business. Welcome to the social media age. Although its impact was first felt in the marketing department, the social web is spreading across a