Category: Textbooks

The design of structures in general, and prestressed concrete structures in particular, requires considerably more information than is contained in building codes. A sound understanding of structural behaviour at all stages of loading is essential. This textbook presents a detailed description and explanation of the behaviour of prestressed concrete members

Automation is the use of various control systems for operating equipment such as machinery and processes. Inline, this ebook Automation in Textile Machinery: Instrumentation and Control System Design Principles (PDF) deals with a comprehensive analysis of the trends and technologies in automation and control systems used in textile engineering. The

The latest Morrissey and Sumich’s classic textbook, Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life 10th edition continues to enlighten and engage college students on the many wonders of marine organisms and the remarkable environments in which they live. This latest and updated 10th edition includes coverage of recent breakthroughs in

This textbook, Culture and the Politics of Welfare: Exploring Societal Values and Social Choices (PDF) offers an in-depth examination of the influence of culture on welfare states. It suggests new ways in which cross-national differences in culture might be measured and, using a range of approaches, uses these measures to

Of major environmental, economic and social importance, Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction (PDF) involves the utilization of microorganisms in the production of a wide range of products, including enzymes, beverages, foods, fuels, chemical feedstocks, and pharmaceuticals, and clean technologies employed for waste treatment and pollution control. Aimed at undergraduates studying the applied