This guide covers electronic library resources and learning in the digital age. The author outlines the changing information environment in which librarians now work and discusses the development of e-learning as a concept and the impact it has had on higher education. The book addresses the changing role of the librarian in supporting online learning, the technical problems associated with connecting up library systems, the issues of copyright and licensing of electronic resources in a digital environment, while offering valuable tips for librarians just getting started in these initiatives.

School library media specialists will find this concepts-based approach to teaching electronic literacy an indispensable basic tool for instructing students and teachers. It provides step-by-step instruction on how to find and evaluate needed information from electronic databases and the Internet, how to formulate successful electronic search strategies and retrieve relevant results, and how to interpret and critically analyze search results. The chapters contain a suggested lesson plan and sample assignments for the school library media specialist to use in teaching electronic literacy skills to students and teachers. Dr. Kathleen W. Craver, a nationally recognized specialist in technology in the library media center, identifies the universal concepts of electronic literacy and provides... Less

Whether people want to play games and download music, engage in social networking and professional collaboration, or view pornography and incite terror, the Internet provides myriad opportunities for people who share common interests to find each other. The contributors to this book argue that these self-selected online groups are best understood as tribes, with many of the same ramifications, both positive and negative, that tribalism has in the non-cyber world. In Electronic Tribes, the authors of sixteen competitively selected essays provide an up-to-the-minute look at the social uses and occasional abuses of online communication in the new media era. They explore many current Internet subcultures, including MySpace.com, craftster.org, massively multiplayer online role-playing games... Less

Licensing and Managing Electronic Resources is an invaluable guide. Author Rebecca S. Albitz of Pennsylvania State University provides a sound framework to help information professionals and students apply the standard responsibilities and guidelines essential for effective electronic resource management. This invaluable title covers important topics including libraries rights as consumers under U.S. copyright law, licensing terms and conditions, negotiating licenses to best accommodate individual institutions, and managing resources. Exhaustive appendices include sample licenses and license alternatives, guidelines for educational multimedia copying based on the Conference of Fair Use, and a complete copyright checklist.

Success in the electronics field requires a substantial background in mathematics. This updated book is written to provide beginning students with these needed skills. Practical, easy-to-understand problems help prepare students for the types of problems that professional electronic technicians face everyday. As part of the successful Practical Problems in Mathematics series, this fourth edition features expanded coverage of scientific notation, increased problems to be solved using a calculator, additional information on RLC circuits, and a new unit on simultaneous equations that includes coverage of Kirchoff?s Law.

The Aircraft Engineering Principles and Practice Series provides students, apprentices and practicing aerospace professionals with the definitive resources to take forward their aircraft engineering maintenance studies and career. This book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. It delivers the essential principles and knowledge required by certifying mechanics, technicians and engineers engaged in engineering maintenance on commercial aircraft and in general aviation. It is well suited for anyone pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline, and in particular those studying for licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status. The book systematically covers the avionic content... Less

Anyone reading the business section of a newspaper lately knows that the financial exchanges-- stock, bonds, FX, commodities, and so forth--are undergoing tremendous transformations. Fund managers, market makers, traders, exchange professionals, marekt data providers and analyzers, investors-- anyone involved with the financial exchanges needs to understand the major forces pushing this transformation in order to position themselves and their institutions to the best advantage.In this book, veteran exchange expert Michael Gorham joins his twenty-five years of experience with CME and CBOT to the technical expertise of Nidhi Singh of Goldman Sachs to write a book that tells the story of this dramatic transformation. They chronicle the shift:--from floors to screens--from private clubs to... Less

Butterworth- Heinemann's Aircraft Engineering Principles and Practice Series provides students, apprentices and practicing aerospace professionals with the definitive resources to advance their aircraft engineering maintenance studies and career. This book provides an introduction to the principles of aircraft digital and electronic systems. It is written for anyone pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline, and in particular will be suitable for those studying for licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status as part of an EASA or FAR-147 approved course or taking Aerospace Engineering City and Guilds modules, EDEXCEL National Units, EDEXCEL Higher National Units or a Degree in aircraft engineering. ... Less

Electrical engineering is one of the largest professional disiplines in the world and as such has collected an enormous amount of unique terminology and jargon. This dictionary is the essential source of definitions of electrical engineering terms and acronyms used in todays electrical and electronics literature. It is meant to save time, to present the desired information in the place it is first looked up, and in a manner that allows the content to be more readily assimilated.Key features include:Contains over 35,000 detailed terms.Sponsored by the Institite of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the world's largest professional organization and the creator of electrical engineering standards. Designed so that no cross referencing is required in order to achieve full understanding of... Less

This newly-revised edition is written for professionals who need to gain an understanding of how weapon systems work and how these weapons can be intercepted and electronically jammed. It offers a thorough, up-to-date survey of sophisticated weapon and electronic warfare (EW) systems, and covers all the latest technological advances in this rapidly-changing area. Brand new material includes deep explanations of cutting-edge techniques, as well as an introduction to information operations and information warfare. The book explores a broad spectrum of defence equipment. It explains how these systems operate, the advantages and drawbacks of each system, and the theories on which these systems are based.

This comprehensive guide provides cutting edge information on lead-free, halogen-free, and conductive- adhesive technologies and their application to low-cost, high-density, reliable, and green products. Essential for electronics manufacturing and packaging professionals who wish to master lead-free, halogen-free, and conductive- adhesive problem solving methods, and those demanding cost-effective designs and high-yield environmental benign manufacturing processes, this valuable reference covers all aspects of this fast-growing field. Written for design, materials, process, equipment, manufacturing, reliability, component, packaging, and system engineers, and technical and marketing managers in electronics and photonics packaging and interconnection, this book teaches a practical... Less

Battery Type: 2 x CR- 2032Dimensions: 4.84' x 3.58' x 0.53'Weight: 4 oz.Features: Index of book chapter chapter title and verse Built-in organizer with 100-entry databank local/world clock and calculator 3-line display 2 CR-2032 batteries included

"Power Electronics in Smart Electrical Energy Networks" introduces a new viewpoint on power electronics, re-thinking the basic philosophy governing electricity distribution systems. The proposed concept fully exploits the potential advantages of renewable energy sources and distributed generation (DG), which should not only be connected but also fully integrated into the distribution system in order to increase the efficiency, flexibility, safety, reliability and quality of the electricity and the networks. The transformation of current electricity grids into smart (resilient and interactive) networks necessitates the development, propagation and demonstration of key enabling cost-competitive technologies. A must-read for professionals in power engineering and utility industries, and... Less

This original contributed volume combines the individual expertise of eleven world-renowned professionals to provide comprehensive, authoritative coverage of state-of-the-art power electronics and AC drive technology. Featuring an extensive introductory chapter by power- electronics expert Bimal K. Bose and more than 400 figures, POWER ELECTRONICS AND VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES covers each of the field's component disciplines and drives--all in one complete resource. Broad in scope and unique in its presentation, this volume belongs on the bookshelf of every industry engineer, professor, graduate student, and researcher involved in this fast-growing multidisciplinary field. It is an essential for teaching, research, development, and design.

Materials Science is predicated on the understanding of why materials behave in the way that they do. This set, consisting of Surfaces, Interfaces, and Films for Microelectronics and Electronic Materials Science by Eugene Irene introduces the reader to the field of materials science, providing extensive coverage of surfaces, interfaces and film fundamentals for microelectronics, as well as the physics and chemistry of microelectronics processing. Such information is designed to provide a basis for the understanding of existing microelectronic applications as well as to inform the design of new ones. Written by an expert with more than 25 years teaching experience in this field, this readily accessible set is appropriate as a primary text for undergraduate and graduate students and will... Less

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This short, friendly, technical guide especially for legal professionals examines both the rising professional demand and the tools available which will allow attorneys to become more technically savvy. The acquisition, authentication, management and presentation of technological evidence are given a through overview. Part I dissects the related San Bernardino County California cases involving Katie Tagle and Stephen Garcia. This techno-legal case study reviews ten different types of technological evidence unexamined by three separate Superior Court judges and the resulting tragic consequences. The Plaintiff approached law enforcement, as well as both civil and criminal sectors of the legal system for an order of protection. She was unable to gain protection from through the... Less

The Bible Thumper is an apologetics tool that will be the most useful when used in combination with the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Bible Thumper's small size is intentional, allowing you to keep it in a Bible or right along side it. Imprimatur granted.

Power Electronics in Smart Electrical Energy Networks introduces a new viewpoint on power electronics, re-thinking the basic philosophy governing electricity distribution systems. The proposed concept fully exploits the potential advantages of renewable energy sources and distributed generation (DG), which should not only be connected but also fully integrated into the distribution system in order to increase the efficiency, flexibility, safety, reliability and quality of the electricity and the networks. The transformation of current electricity grids into smart (resilient and interactive) networks necessitates the development, propagation and demonstration of key enabling cost-competitive technologies (e.g., innovative interconnection solutions and storage technologies for renewable... Less

With today's high density, high performance electronic systems, packaging and more specifically thermal engineering has become the critical factor that limits on-time product introduction and reliability in the field. This book serves as a reference for engineers who must predict the thermal performance of a company's latest product as well as the technicians who must quickly solve the problem of an overheating chip in a product that is already on the shelves.

This ready reference provides electrical engineers with practical information on accurate methods for measuring signals and noise in electronic circuits as well as methods for locating and reducing high frequency noise generated by circuits or external interference. Engineers often find that measuring and mitigating high frequency noise signals in electronic circuits can be problematic when utilizing common measurement methods. Demonstrating the innovative solutions he developed as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at AT&T/Bell Laboratories, solutions which earned him numerous U.S. and foreign patents, Douglas Smith has written the most definitive work on this subject. Smith explains design problems related to the new high frequency electronic standards, and then... Less

Licensing and Managing Electronic Resources is an invaluable guide. Author Rebecca S. Albitz of Pennsylvania State University provides a sound framework to help information professionals and students apply the standard responsibilities and guidelines essential for effective electronic resource management. This invaluable title covers important topics including libraries rights as consumers under U.S. copyright law, licensing terms and conditions, negotiating licenses to best accommodate individual institutions, and managing resources. Exhaustive appendices include sample licenses and license alternatives, guidelines for educational multimedia copying based on the Conference of Fair Use, and a complete copyright checklist.

Six Sigma is a customer-based manufacturing approach to realizing fewer defects and thus lowering costs and increasing customer satisfaction. This is a rigorous engineering book detailing the gritty, statistical work involved in making the Six Sigma process work in the electronics industry.

This is the book that security professionals, security system installers and hobbyists have been waiting for. Paul Brookes launches straight into the practicalities of electronic surveillance with plenty of clear, detailed information on building the devices that are at the heart of surveillance and counter- surveillance. Self-build electronics projects are supported by principles and a brief survey of each type of device. The second edition of this popular handbook has been extended with new material on microphones, amplifiers and transmitters. A step-by-step cookbook of electronic surveillance devices and techniquesRequire s only a basic electronics backgroundPractic al applications and guidance for security professionals

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"Designed to appeal to a new generation of engineering professionals, Power Electronics Handbook, 3rd Edition features four new chapters covering renewable energy, energy transmission, energy storage, as well as an introduction to Distributed and Cogeneration (DCG) technology, including gas turbines, gensets, microturbines, wind turbines, variable speed generators, photovoltaics and fuel cells, has been gaining momentum for quite some time now.smart grid technology. With this book readers should be able to provide technical design leadership on assigned power electronics design projects and lead the design from the concept to production involving significant scope and complexity"--

Medical electronics, or more specifically the instrumentation used in physiological measurement, has changed significantly over the last few years. Developments in electronics technology have offered new and enhanced applications, especially in the areas of data recording and analysis and imaging technology. These changes have been accompanied by more stringent legislation on safety and liability. This book is designed to meet the needs of students on the growing number of courses, undergraduate and MSc. It is a concise and accessible introduction offering a broad overview that encompasses the various contributing disciplines.