The third edition of "Optical Networks" continues to be the authoritative source for information on optical networking technologies and techniques. Componentry and transmission are discussed in detail with emphasis on practical networking issues that affect organizations as they evaluate, deploy, or[...]

Describes the fundamentals of residual stresses in friction stir welding and reviews the data reported for various materials. This book reviews magnitude of residual stresses in various metals and alloys. It discusses mitigation strategies for residual stresses during friction stir welding.[...]

From the award-winning author of "Imperial Life in the Emerald City, " a riveting, intimate account of America's troubled war in Afghanistan.
When President Barack Obama ordered the surge of troops and aid to Afghanistan, "Washington Post" correspondent Rajiv Chandrasekaran followed. He found t[...]

Business professionals who want to advance their careers need to have a strong understanding of how to utilize business intelligence. This new book provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic business and technical concepts they'll need to know. It integrates case studies that demonstrate how[...]

Focuses on professional business-to business selling with little discussion of retail selling. This book presents professional personal selling as a respected, well paid career, offering many benefits along with the chance to help companies and individuals solve problems and satisfy needs.[...]

Orbit shifting innovation occurs when an area that needs transformation, meets an innovator with the will, and the desire to create, and not follow history. This book helps you compel and empower individuals, businesses and social enterprises to break through limiting boundaries of development and r[...]

Friction stir welding has seen significant growth in both technology implementation and scientific exploration. This book covers all aspects of friction stir welding and processing, from fundamentals to design and applications. It also includes an update on the current research issues in the field o[...]

The pioneers of Flash-OFDM present OFDMA from first principles, enabling readers to apply theory to practice and understand mobile broadband.[...]

The ultimate beginner's guide to programming in the iOS environment The Apple App Store is a gold mine for developers, but with more apps for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch being added every day, it's essential to have a solid programming foundation to create the best apps possible.[...]