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Presents comprehensive definitions in more than 120 subjects. Topics range from 'Abduction' to 'Writing' within the domains of psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics.

Whether writing a blog entry or a high-stakes test essay, fiction or nonfiction, short story or argumentation, students need to know certain things in order to write effectively.

Every teacher of reading plays a vital role in helping to catch those readers for whom learning to read does not come easily. If you have ever been at a loss for what to say and do when confronted with a child who struggles-this book is for you.

This work offers thorough coverage of the fertility, composition, properties and management of soils.

Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools. Reading is dying in our schools.

Written by two leaders in quantitative research, this book compares various numerical methods for solving high-dimensional nonlinear problems arising in option pricing. Designed for practitioners, it is the first authored book to discuss nonlinear Black-Scholes PDEs and compare the efficiency of many different methods, including novel techniques for pricing options, calibrating models, and more. The book helps quants develop both their analytical and numerical expertise, building intuition through numerous real-world examples of numerical implementation.

Offers a practical treatment of the techniques and applications of the commonly used procedures for sampling from finite populations. This title includes various topics with illustrations, constructed from practical situations covering a variety of topics, from scholastic aptitude tests to healthcare expenditures and presidential elections.

We're in the midst of a parenting climate that feeds on “moreâ€: more expert advice, more gear, more fear about competition and safety, and more choices to make about education, nutrition, even entertainment. The result? Overwhelmed, confused parents and overscheduled, over-parented kids. In Minimalist Parenting, Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest offer a fresh approach to navigating all of this conflicting background "noise." They show how to tune into your family's unique values and priorities and confidently identify the activities, stuff, information, and people that truly merit space in your life. The book begins by showing the value of a minimalist approach, backed by the authors' personal experience practicing it. It then leads parents through practical strategies for managing time, de-cluttering the home space, simplifying mealtimes, and streamlining recreation. Filled with parents' personal stories, readers will come away with a unique plan for a simpler life!

Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Value Engineering (VE) have a proven track record of success for solving problems and improving efficiency. Depending on the situation, integrating these approaches can provide results that exceed the benefits of each individual approach. Value Engineering Synergies with Lean Six Sigma: Combining Methodologies for Enhanced Results describes how to integrate these dynamic tools to achieve unprecedented improvements and break down the organizational stovepipes that can occur when different offices are assigned responsibility for different problem-solving methods. The book identifies opportunities where readers can integrate these approaches to go beyond what is currently possible with the individual approaches. Explaining the VE methodology, it supplies a high-level discussion of LSS and DFSS. Next, it compares VE with LSS and identifies the different opportunities for synergies that can provide your organization with a competitive edge. Includes detailed LSS-VE cross-reference charts Contains product- and process-oriented VE material designed for LSS black belt training Provides a list of the most commonly used LSS, DFSS, and VE tools The authors describe VE and LSS in a way that is different from, but consistent with, the current literature. To facilitate comparison, the book graphically depicts VE and LSS and maps the two tools into one another to provide you with a clear understanding of the circumstances and types of problems where integrating these techniques will be most effective. The ideas and synergies presented in this book can help industry professionals and those in government accelerate the adoption of efficiencies in their operations.

Part of the Electric Power Engineering Handbook, this new volume updates coverage of recent developments and rapid technological growth in crucial aspects of power systems, including protection, dynamics and stability, and operation and control. With contributions from worldwide field leaders, edited by one of the world¿s most respected, accomplished authorities in power engineering, this reference includes a simplified overview of advances in international standards, practices, and technologies, such as small signal stability and power system oscillations, power system stability controls, and dynamic modeling of power systems. This resource will help readers achieve safe, economical, high-quality power delivery in a dynamic and demanding environment.A volume in the Electric Power Engineering Handbook, Third Edition Other volumes in the set:K12642 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Third Edition (ISBN: 9781439856284)K12648 Power Systems, Third Edition (ISBN: 9781439856338)K12650 Electric Power Substations Engineering, Third Edition (9781439856383)K12643 Electric Power Transformer Engineering, Third Edition (9781439856291)

Traditional accounting systems have become inadequate for today''s increasingly competitive global manufacturing environment. They are too complex and too focused on past performance. As manufacturing techniques change and become less labor intensive, accounting methods must also evolve. Regardless of what you call it, Lean accounting is a management accounting system that should be part of every worker''s daily activities. The Controller as Lean Leader: A Novel on Changing Behavior with a Lean Cost Management System delineates the differences between cost accounting and cost management. It uses a story format to present a compilation of experiences; some good, some bad, and some humorous. The story follows a fictional manufacturing entity embarking on a Lean change management journey for the second time-having failed at its first attempt at Lean implementation a few years earlier. As the story progresses, readers gain an understanding of what the company will do differently this time around to ensure it doesn''t slip backward again as the transformation unfolds. Illustrates the various approaches to Lean implementation Explains Target Costing and describes how to use it to get your budget right the first time around Examines the concept of systems and the importance of defining values in your business Describes what the purpose of a Lean Human Resources (HR) system should be Introduces, with visuals, the little-known importance of the timing of the implementation and integration of the four integral parts of the Lean Cost Management System with the five Lean principles The main character, the Lean Controller, presents her ideas with visuals throughout the book. Discussions between the Lean controller and employees at various levels of the organization illustrate valuable lessons. The many faces of the Lean Controller as expressed through the many examples and stories provide you with the vision and tools to instill the desire to make a difference in workers across your entire organization. While there is no recipe to follow for a Lean change management transformation, the book provides invaluable tips and unveils three new principles to help ensure success in any endeavor.

Thermal processing remains one of the most important processes in the food industry. Now in its second edition, Thermal Food Processing: New Technologies and Quality Issues continues to explore the latest developments in the field. Assembling the work of a worldwide panel of experts, this volume highlights topics vital to the food industry today and pinpoints the trends in future research and development. Topics discussed include: Thermal properties of foods, including heat capacity, conductivity, diffusivity, and density Heat and mass transfer and related engineering principles, mechanisms, and models The development and application of deterministic heat transfer models for predicting internal product temperatures Modeling thermal processing using artificial neural networks (ANN) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Thermal processing of meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products; canned foods; ready meals; and vegetables The effect of ultrahigh temperature (UHT) treatment processing on milk, including the impact on nutrient composition, safety, and organoleptic aspects Ohmic, radio frequency (RF) dialectric, infrared, and pressure-assisted heating pH-assisted thermal processing In addition to updating all content, this second edition includes five new chapters: Thermal Effects in Food Microbiology, Modeling Thermal Microbial Inactivation Kinetics, Thermal Processing of Food and Fruit Juices, Aseptic Processing and Packaging, and Microwave Heating. The final chapter of the book examines systems used in the evaluation of thermal processes and the development of time temperature integrators (TTIs) to ensure the safety of thermally processed food. An up-to-date survey of essential techniques and the science behind them, this volume is a critical reference for food industry professionals.

Explains the physical, chemical, and biological processes that interact in pond culture systems. This book presents principles and practices of aquaculture.

This work explains how laser technology is applied to precision micromachining. It provides the foundation to achieve cost-effectiveness, the best edge quality, and the highest resolution in small-scale industrial laser machining. The author compares various laser sources, addresses topics crucial to obtaining good processing results, and covers real-world applications in the medical, microelectronics, aerospace, and other fields. He also examines the processing of many common materials, such as metals, silicon, ceramics, and glasses. Problems and answers for each chapter are available at www.crcpress.com.

This third edition illustrates the integration of the industry standard software as a tool for design verification and as a theoretical laboratory bench. The book presents examples of all types of power converters as well as circuits with linear and nonlinear inductors. A new chapter covers multi-level converters. Assuming no prior knowledge of SPICE or PSPICE simulation, the text provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to draw a schematic of a circuit, execute simulations, and view or plot the output results. It also includes suggestions for laboratory experiments and design problems that can be used for student homework assignments.

Featuring contributions from worldwide leaders in the field, this carefully crafted reference provides convenient access to detailed information on a diverse array of topics. Updates to nearly every chapter keep this book at the forefront of developments in modern power systems, reflecting international standards, practices, and technologies. Edited by one of the world's most respected and accomplished authorities in power engineering, this resource presents new material, giving readers up-to-date information on quickly changing areas. These include advanced energy technologies, distributed utilities, load characterization and modeling, and power quality issues such as power system harmonics, voltage sags, and power quality monitoring.A volume in the Electric Power Engineering Handbook, Third Edition Other volumes in the set:K12648 Power Systems, Third Edition (ISBN: 9781439856338)K13917 Power System Stability and Control, Third Edition (9781439883204)K12650 Electric Power Substations Engineering, Third Edition (9781439856383)K12643 Electric Power Transformer Engineering, Third Edition (9781439856291)

This book provides a fundamental understanding of the electrokinetic particle transport in micro-/nanofluidics, involving electrophoresis, dielectrophoresis, electroosmosis, and induced-charge electroosmosis. It emphasizes the direct numerical simulation of electrokinetic particle transport phenomena, plus several supportive experimental studies. The authors use COMSOL Multiphysics® to conduct all the numerical simulations presented and include the corresponding script files in the book. The book is suitable as a resource for researchers in micro-/nanofluidics and as a supplementary textbook for courses in electrokinetic transport phenomena in micro-/nanofluidics.

Covering the emerging field of knowledge service engineering, this groundbreaking handbook outlines how to acquire and utilize knowledge in the twenty-first century. Drawn on the expertise of the founding faculty member of the world¿s first university knowledge engineering service department, this book describes what knowledge services engineering means and how it is different from service engineering and service production. Presenting multiple cultural aspects including US, Finnish, and Korean, this handbook provides engineering, systemic, industry, and consumer use viewpoints to knowledge service systems and engineering paradigms.

The first book to address the underlying premises of systems integration and how to exposit them into a practical and productive manner, this book prepares systems managers and systems engineers to consider their decisions in light of systems integration metrics. The book addresses two questions: Is there a way to express the interplay of human actions and the result of system interactions of a product with its environment, and are there methods that combine to improve the integration of systems? The systems integration theory and integration frameworks proposed in the book tie General Systems Theory with practice.

This volume is an up-to-date reference exploring the history, microorganisms, quality assurance, and manufacture of fermented food products derived from animal sources.The book begins by describing fermented animal product manufacturing and then explores a range of topics including dairy starter cultures, microorganisms, leuconostoc and its use in dairy technology, and the production of biopreservatives. It discusses exopolysaccharides and fermentation ecosystems, fermented milk, koumiss, laban, yogurt, sour cream, and meat and fish products. It also examines probiotics and fermented products, including the technological aspects and benefits of cheese as a probiotic carrier.

Progress in the biological and microbiological sciences involved in the manufacture of fermented foods has led to commercialization and heightened interest among scientists and food processors. This up-to-date reference explores the history, microorganisms, quality assurance, and manufacture of fermented food products derived from plant sources. The book describes fermented food flavors, manufacturing, and biopreservation, and supplies a detailed exploration of a range of products derived from soy, fruit, vegetables, and cereals. It also explores various specialty products, including balsamic vinegar and coconut milk, and examines ingredients such as proteolytic bacteria, enzymes, and probiotics.

The prevention and treatment of obesity is a major concern for physicians and healthcare professionals. This book presents an exhaustive review of modern management of this widespread epidemic. Providing important information on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral management, the text discusses specific medical conditions, provides practical applications and resources, and explores future directions for the prevention and treatment of obesity. The authors cover a broad range of topics including pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical evaluations, childhood obesity, drug treatment, as well as surgical procedures to correct obesity.

Offers a common sense approach to analyzing and remedying electronic packaging configuration problems. This work combines classical engineering techniques with modern computing to achieve optimum results in assessment cost and accuracy.

Describes analytical methods development, optimization and validation, and provides examples of successful methods development and validation in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) areas. This text also presents an overview of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) regulatory guidelines.

A unique empirical and theoretical analysis of political consultants and how they achieve electoral success for their candidates

Now revised and updated, this book examines the variety of ways that citizens in the United States engage in their communities and American politics and where the line dividing acceptable and unacceptable discourse and activities lies.

A cutting-edge reader that tackles the entire spectrum of gender diversity issues and provides both classic theory and current real-world examples.

For teachers, administrators, and education students, a fresh, inspiring reminder of why studying language--from word origins to word structure--is such a vital first step in the development of students' vocabulary, literacy, writing skills, and overall ability to learn.

"This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the major theoretical approaches to the study of American politics. Written by leading scholars in the field, the book's essays focus particularly on the"

This book explores what is needed to bring nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and their associated technologies to market in a truly impactful way. Exploring nutrigenomic (effects of diet on gene expression) and nutrigenetic (matching diet to genotype) approaches, it covers a wide range of issues, from scientific to ethical, consumer-driven, and public health aspects. Topics include food¿gene interactions, the modulation of disease risk, regulatory challenges, genetic testing for consumers, data mining, and the role of science and health professionals in the commercialization of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics.