Volume 2 of this two-volume work discusses systematically the complete theory of space beam-columns. It presents principles and methods of analysis, which should be the basis for structural design, and shows how these theories are applied for the solution of practical design problems. Invaluable to [...]

Extensively revised and updated, this new edition of a classic resource provides powerplant engineers with a full range of information, from basic operations to leading-edge technologies, including steam generation, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollution control, plant electrical s[...]

The only book to cover the most modern techniques for designing and fabricating miniaturized antennas for wireless applicationsAs the world of wireless applications continues to explode, the need for smaller, more powerful antennas increases exponentially. This authoritative guide provides the most [...]

Introduces the core principles and practices of corporate finance and financial strategy. This book covers various areas of corporate finance: acquisition of financial resources; effective use of financial resources; control of these activities. It includes several worked examples. It is suitable fo[...]

The Series in Intelligent Systems publishes titles that cover state-of-the-art knowledge and the latest advances in research and development in intelligent systems. Its scope includes theoretical studies, design methods, and real-world implementations and applications. Advances in Intelligent Vehicl[...]

Computation and Storage in the Cloud is the first comprehensive and systematic work investigating the issue of computation and storage trade-off in the cloud in order to reduce the overall application cost. Scientific applications are usually computation and data intensive, where complex computation[...]

In this book, a hedge fund manager and an option trading coach show you how to earn steady, reliable income selling options by managing your option trades and running your option portfolio as a real business with consistent, steady returns. Packed with real-world examples, the authors show you how t[...]

Significantly illustrated throughout this nearly 300-page book, the graphic images and people showcase the many firsts and proud moments that the United States has lead the world in space exploration. Over three decades, this flagship program has become part of the fabric of America's history. It ha[...]

This is a graduate level textbook in nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversion that can also be used as a reference for researchers in the developing field of nanoengineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of microscale heat transfer, focusing on thermal energy storage and transport. Chen[...]

Why has the Chinese government sometimes allowed and sometimes repressed nationalist, anti-foreign protests? What have been the international consequences of these choices? Anti-American demonstrations were permitted in 1999 but repressed in 2001 during two crises in US-China relations. Anti-Japanes[...]

This is the first book on the pricing of gas in international trade. Gas accounts for around 25% of global energy demand and international gas trade is growing rapidly. The volume examines the theory of energy pricing and looks at the contribution that theory can make to the study of international g[...]