Architects are now taking advantage of the computer in new ways through experimentation with algorithmic and simulation-driven design. Computation Works focuses on this emerging theme in design practice, showcasing built and soon to be built projects and providing a state of the art in computationa[...]

Although "Rock Mechanics" addresses many of the rock mechanics issues which arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. It consists of five categories of topics on the science and practice of rock engineering: basic engineering principles relevant t[...]

Now that state of the art equipment can be carried in ambulances, prehospital emergency staff are able to perform an ECG soon after arrival on scene, enabling the EMS provider to gather important diagnostic information that can not only guide prehospital therapy but also direct hospital-based treatm[...]

Provides an overview of methods for analyzing complex sample survey data using statistical software. This book emphasizes the practical application of the analysis techniques through detailed worked examples using real survey data. It uses a variety of software options for the analyses, including St[...]