Gives an introduction to PLCs and considers the various programming methods in the standard IEC 1131-3. This book provides coverage of industrial systems and helps identify the main design characteristics and internal architecture of PLCs, describe and identify the characteristics of commonly used i[...]

After four decades in the music industry, Michael Bolton has cemented himself as one of the most successful musicians of our time. THE SOUL OF IT ALL is his backstage pass into his life lvied thus far - into the venues, busses, limos and hotel rooms of stardom, and finally into his home and heart. H[...]

Revealing the inspiration and influences behind each of her wildly whimsical runway collections and brimming with more than 400 runway shots, editorial photographs of celebrities wearing Sui's clothes, and commentary from Sui herself, this fully authorized book is an enticing behind-the-scenes look [...]

Influential and inspirational to professional hairstylists and kids on the streets alike, this is Guido's visionary view of hair in the new millennium. As the constantly-called-upon pro for designers like Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, and Marc Jacobs, Guido is known for setting trends with a flick o[...]

Have you been asked to keep a personal development portfolio or reflective journal? Are you struggling to know where to start, how to write or what to include? If the answer's 'yes', this book will provide you with a straightforward route in, telling you all you need to know about writing reflective[...]

Hands-on troubleshooting methods on the most recent release of SQL ServerThe 2012 release of SQL Server is the most significant one since 2005 and introduces an abundance of new features. This critical book provides in-depth coverage of best practices for troubleshooting performance problems based o[...]

Film and Female Consciousness analyses three contemporary films that offer complex and original representations of women's thoughtfulness and individuality: In the Cut (2003), Lost in Translation (2003) and Morvern Callar (2002). Lucy Bolton compares these recent works with well-known and influentia[...]