Category: Textbooks

This etextbook, Blank’s Basics of Engineering Economy 2nd edition (PDF), covers the basic techniques and applications of engineering economy for all disciplines in the engineering profession. The writing style emphasizes crisp, brief coverage of the technique or principle discussed in order to reduce the time taken to present and grasp the

In many plants, vibration and noise problems occur due to fluid flow, which can greatly disrupt smooth plant operations. These flow-related phenomena are called Flow-Induced Vibrations. This ebook Flow Induced Vibrations: Classifications and Lessons from Practical Experiences (PDF) explains how and why such vibrations happen and provide hints and tips

Packed with contemporary examples, cutting-edge research, and accessible writing, Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication 14e helps college students apply insights from scholarship to everyday life. While highlighting the breadth of interpersonal communication theory and research, Interplay also gives college students the practical skills they need to improve their own

Microbial ecology is the study of relations among microbes in natural environments and their roles in food web dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, and the evolution of life. Microbes are the most plentiful organisms in the biosphere and facilitate many critical reactions in elemental cycles and biogeochemical reactions. Because they are vital

Child abuses and neglect are examined in this ebook Child Abuse and Neglect 2nd edition (PDF) — the latest research, what it entails, and how to recognize and report it. Federal law mandates the reporting of suspected child maltreatment by many professionals. This ebook will appeal to those who one