Gives clear explanations of the logical design sequence for structural elements. This book explains, in simple terms, and with many examples, Code of Practice methods for sizing structural sections in timber, concrete, masonry and steel. It also combines section sizing methods in each of these mater[...]

A follow up to the successful "What Went Wrong? Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters", this book focuses on procedural changes that can be made, not only at the technical or engineering levels, but at the managerial level, to prevent disasters from happening.[...]

In today's world, where religious divides and cultural differences so often have tragic consequences, a sound understanding of the belief systems and practices of other peoples and cultures is essential. The four books in the World Faiths series: Christianity; Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions; I[...]

The most recognizable fictional spy and one of the longest running film franchises, James Bond has inspired a host of other pop culture contributions, including Doctor Who (the Jon Pertwee era), the animated television comedy series Archer, Matt Kindt's comic book series Mind MGMT, Japan's Nakano Sp[...]

Destined to become a classic, School of Bongo is the authors fourth bongo book for Mel Bay, but first to seriously explore a variety of bongo patterns in contemporary music. This text begins with the basic Afro-Cuban patterns Martillo , Afro, Bolero, but demonstrates over 300 rhythms including jazz,[...]

Scholarly writing on Nordic cinema has historically focused on such auteurs as Carl Dreyer and Ingmar Bergman. Recent work has neglected to contextualize contemporary Nordic film within the increasingly global climate of the five Nordic countries. While each country retains idiosyncratic themes and [...]

This on-the-ground study of one square mile in Detroit was written in collaboration with neighborhood residents, many of whom were involved with the famous Detroit Geographical Expedition and Institute. "Fitzgerald," at its core, is dedicated to understanding global phenomena through the intensive s[...]

Each chapter in this workbook by Trevor Hudson is peppered with "holy experiments," simple practices that bring us into God's presence and help us experience life as his beloved. At the end of each chapter is a set of questions which are ideal for discussion with one or two spiritual friends or a sm[...]

"The Holy Spirit is deeply at work in you, right at this moment, wherever you are." As Hudson shares his own struggles and joys in becoming more responsive to the Holy Spirit, readers will realize that the Spirit is accessible to them and can transform their lives. Each chapter includes a simple exe[...]

Ducks are kept for profit in a great diversity of circumstances in both temperate and tropical climates. Outlining the biology of the domestic duck, this book also combines the authors' considerable practical and scientific experience to provide quantitative descriptions of nutritional and environme[...]

The application of statistics is central to the assessment of data quality and an understanding of statistics is essential for the interpretation of analytical results. 'Practical Statistics for the Analytical Scientist, A Bench Guide' was first published by the RSC in 1997. This well structured man[...]