Technology

Offers an investigation of the social, economic, and environmental benefits of fair trade. This book follows the members of the cooperative Michiza, whose organic coffee is sold on the international fair trade market. It paints a picture of the complex dynamics of the fair trade market and its relationship to the global economy. more...

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A classic book in the electronics field, Electronics: A Self Teaching Guide has been completely revised to reflect current technologies while maintaining its highly touted approach to teaching the fundamentals of electronics circuits. With a new look and organization to help the reader access information, the book is more valuable than ever. New appendices add information about on-line resources and tutorials, an expanded glossary, and other useful information. With over 20 years in the semiconductor industry and an engineering background, author Earl Boysen brings insight into modern electronics usage to update concepts and examples used throughout the book. more...

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Here's the sure cure for CIRCUIT PARALYSIS!. Need to learn circuit analysis but experiencing some resistance in your brain waves?  No stress! Circuit Analysis Demystified will give you the jolt you need to understand this complex subject--without getting your circuits crossed. In the first part of the book, you'll learn the fundamentals such as voltage and current theorems, Thevenin and Norton's theorems, op amp circuits, capacitance and inductance, and phasor analysis of circuits. Then you'll move on to more advanced topics including Laplace transforms, three-phase circuits, filters, Bode plots, and characterization of circuit stability. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this book will have you in a steady state when it comes to circuit analysis in no time at all. This fast and easy guide offers: Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts; Sample equations with worked solutions; Coverage of Kirchhoff's laws, the superposition theorem, Millman's theorem, and delta-wye transformations; Quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning; A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Circuit Analysis Demystified will transform you into a master of this essential engineering subject.   more...

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This comprehensive textbook covers the principles and models underlying the theory, algorithms and systems aspects of distributed computing. more...

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The Gadget Book follows on from How Cool Stuff Works, taking the reader on an eye-opening journey through the engine of a hydrogen-fuelled car, into the virtual world of Second Life, and up the earthquake-proofed structure of the world’s tallest office building. This book shows and explains – in a brilliantly visual and easy-to-understand way – exactly how the technology that shapes our world works. Cleverly employed photographic techniques – including X-rays, SEMs, thermal images, cross-sections, and exploded views – get straight to the heart of the key principles behind each appliance, invention, or system. These images strip back the objects to their inner essentials, dissecting them for the reader to study, understand, and marvel at. Learn about the science behind every machine and gadget, and find out when and how things were invented – from mobile phones and games consoles to smart cards and space planes. more...

Price: $24.99