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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Engineering Economy 7th Edition, Leland Blank



Engineering Economy, 7th edition, presents a crisp, bold new design using color, highlighting and icons to focus on important concepts, terms, equations and decision guidelines. There are new features, new topics (such as ethics and staged decision making), and new online tools; yet no compromise on coverage, examples, or the well-accepted writing style of this popular text. The preface provides an overview of What’s New and graphically depicts resources for Instructors and Students. Solved examples, problems and case studies target many of the current engineering challenges in areas such as energy, ethics, the environment, and the world’s changing economics. Approximately eighty percent of the end-of-chapter problems are revised or new for this edition.

Some of the outstanding pedagogical characteristics of this new edition include its easy-to-read writing style, learning outcomes for each section, progressive examples used throughout a chapter, solved examples using manual and integrated spreadsheet solutions, updated case studies, Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam questions for each chapter, and numerous new end-of-chapter exercises.

A significant new feature is the availability of brief, downloadable online presentations (podcasts) that incorporate voice-over, animated Power Point slides. These are available on the text’s website for students and instructors to utilize as support tools in or outside the classroom. Each module includes descriptive material and worked examples that supplement course material.

Product Details :
Hardcover: 640 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 7 edition (February 22, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0073376302
ISBN-13: 978-0073376301
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Project Management Metrics, KPIs, and Dashboards: A Guide to Measuring and Monitoring Project Performance 1st Edition, Harold Kerzner




Essential strategies from Harold Kerzner on measuring project management performance

The maze-like path of today's projects reflects a business environment that's growing in complexity. Factors influencing projects, such as new advancements in computer technology, an unpredictable economy, and the increase in stakeholder involvement make metrics and key performance indicators (KPI) for project management an important focus. Such measures are commonly used to help an organization define and evaluate how successful it is, typically, in terms of making progress towards its long-term organizational goals.

Project Management Metrics, KPIs, and Dashboards helps functional managers gain a thorough understanding of what metrics are and how they can be best implemented to gain traction in a fast-paced and diverse working atmosphere. With content aligned with PMI's PMBOK® Guide, this book offers extensive coverage on KPIs and how they may be monitored, using techniques such as business dashboards to assist in prescribing meaningful business strategies. After reading this book, functional managers will bolster their awareness of what good metrics management really entails—and be armed with the knowledge to measure performance more effectively.

Throughout the book, helpful illustrations clarify complex concepts and processes. These illustrations are also available as PowerPoint slides for course and seminar presentations.

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Electrical Wiring Residential 17th Edition, Ray C. Mullin



ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E, updated to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code, is a bestselling book that will help you learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes. This book uses a practical approach and comprehensive coverage to guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional residential electricians. With coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as today's important concepts such as ground fault circuit interrupters, smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, 2011 NEC requirements for house wiring, and Solar Photovoltaic Systems, you can feel confident you are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures. A unique feature of ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E is the sets of plans in the back of the book that offers you opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements, making this an ideal resource for those who will work in the residential electrical industry. This book also contains updated Illustrations coordinated with the latest NEC regulations.

This comprehensive guide is designed to teach aspiring professionals the design concepts and electrical code for issues facing residential electricians. Its content is also helpful to serious amateurs (not beginners) wanting to gain a more thorough knowledge of wiring than can be learned from the pictorial DIY guides. This book emphasizes the National Electric Code (NEC) for each topic and is updated every three years to include the changes made to the NEC. The code's phrasing is not always intuitive, and much of the text explains NEC requirements.

Although the volume is sold primarily to students taking technical courses and those studying for the residential electrician license exam, it can be useful to serious do-it-yourselfers. If you are building a house or adding on, you will find topics regarding new construction that simply aren't covered in DIY pictorial guides. This 800 page book presents the "complete picture" and code for subjects including service entrances, voltage drop calculations, conductor sizing, sub-panels, branch circuit design, central heating systems, spas, standby electrical systems, interconnected smoke detectors, etc.

If you have some expertise and want to wire your new home so that it will pass inspection, this book tells you what you need to know. The book can help the sophisticated amateur get it right. That said, my advice is to hire a licensed journeyman electrician to guide and review your major projects. Safety is critical, and your local home inspector may not be thorough enough to catch things that could lead to fire or malfunction.

"Electrical Wiring Residential" has almost no content on repairs or upgrades to existing wiring. The focus is new construction. Most professionals will admit to carrying in their truck a heavily illustrated DIY guide like Black & Decker's "The Complete Guide to Wiring" or Home Depot's "Wiring 1-2-3." And, persons tackling small repair or upgrade projects would be better served by an illustrated DIY guide. These DIY books are more beginner friendly.

If you need a text covering mostly new construction with a strong focus on NEC requirements, this book is thorough (and more than occasionally redundant). As an aside, there are a surprising number of grammatical errors (usually subject/verb disagreement). Moreover, there are passages where new text was careless integrated with prior content. Some sections have contradictory passages with content pertaining to prior code in the same paragraph with text based on new code. That said, a careful reading will correctly decipher the meaning. Those wanting a less academic approach to the subject should check out the latest edition of Rex Cauldwell's "Wiring a House."

Note: Always search for books consistent with the latest NEC. You want books with current content so that your work will pass inspection. Moreover, the code updates include sensible improvements of modest cost that can prevent damage and save lives.

Product Details :
Paperback: 816 pages
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 17 edition (January 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1435498267
ISBN-13: 978-1435498266
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.4 x 10.8 inches

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity 5th Edition, Stephen Herman



Mastering the theory and application of electrical concepts is necessary for a successful career in the electrical installation or industrial maintenance fields, and this new fifth edition of DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY delivers! Designed to teach by blending concepts relating to electrical theory and principles with practical 'how to' information that prepares you for situations commonly encountered on the job. Topics span all the major aspects of the electrical field including atomic structure and basic electricity, direct and alternating current, basic circuit theory, three-phase circuits, single phase, transformers, generators, and motors. This revision retains all the hallmarks of our market-leading prior editions and includes enhancements such as updates to the 2011 NEC, a new chapter on industry orientation, and new coverage of constant-current transformers and fuel cells as well as tips on energy efficiency throughout the text.

I only found one typographical error in 1050 pages of reading. The colored illustrations are very helpful in understanding the concepts, which are well-described in words as well. This is probably one of the best designed textbooks I have every studied. There are plenty of practical examples of electrical problems that are solved and explained in the text. I can't imagine there being a better textbook on the subject than this superb work, now in its 5th perfected and updated edition.

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Hardcover: 1152 pages
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 5 edition (December 7, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1111539154
ISBN-13: 978-1111539153
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1.7 x 9.4 inches

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code) 1st Edition, National Fire Protection Association



The world's most widely adopted safety code, the National Electrical Code (NEC) is now advancing electrical safety requirements with the 2008 edition in an effort to maximize public safety, emergency preparation, and electrical worker protection. With regulations for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all types of buildings, this new edition responds to industry needs with expanded requirements based on research, new technologies, and recent events.

A must-have for anyone involved in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety, this edition has been updated for enhanced usability in the field, making it ideal for handling on-the-job electrical situations safely and effectively. Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning is pleased to make this authoritative reference from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) available directly from us, for the convenience of our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently, or as a companion to any electrical book, including Delmar's best-selling wiring series, as well as our guides to using the NEC.

Product Details :
Loose Leaf: 822 pages
Publisher: NFPA (distributed by Delmar, Cengage Learning); 1 edition (September 21, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0877657904
ISBN-13: 978-0877657903
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Machinery's Handbook 29th Edition - Large Print, Erik Oberg



Machinery's Handbook has been the most popular reference work in metalworking, design, engineering and manufacturing facilities, and in technical schools and colleges throughout the world for nearly 100 years. It is universally acknowledged as an extraordinarily authoritative, comprehensive, and practical tool, providing its users with the most fundamental and essential aspects of sophisticated manufacturing practice. The 29th edition of the "Bible of the Metalworking Industries" contains major revisions of existing content, as well as new material on a variety of topics. It is the essential reference for Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineers, Designers, Draftsmen, Toolmakers, Machinists, Engineering and Technology Students, and the serious Home Hobbyist.

New to this edition … micromachining, expanded material on calculation of hole coordinates, an introduction to metrology, further contributions to the sheet metal and presses section, shaft alignment, taps and tapping, helical coil screw thread inserts, solid geometry, distinguishing between bolts and screws, statistics, calculating thread dimensions, keys and keyways, miniature screws, metric screw threads, and fluid mechanics.

Numerous major sections have been extensively reworked and renovated throughout, including Mathematics, Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Properties of Materials, Dimensioning, Gaging and Measuring, Machining Operations, Manufacturing Process, Fasteners, Threads and Threading, and Machine Elements.

The metric content has been greatly expanded. Throughout the book, wherever practical, metric units are shown adjacent to the U.S. customary units in the text. Many formulas are now presented with equivalent metric expressions, and additional metric examples have been added. The detailed tables of contents located at the beginning of each section have been expanded and fine-tuned to make finding topics easier and faster.

The entire text of this edition, including all the tables and equations, has been reset, and a great many of the figures have been redrawn. The page count has increased by nearly 100 pages, to 2,800 pages.

Product Details :
Hardcover: 2800 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press; 29 Indexed edition (January 2, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0831129018
ISBN-13: 978-0831129019
Product Dimensions: 10 x 3 x 7 inches

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Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling 10th Edition, Harold Kerzner



The latest edition of the best selling "bible" of project management, Project Management, 11th Edition maintains the streamlined approach of the prior editions. This edition is closely aligned with PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Fifth Edition. New content includes measuring project management ROI and value to the organization and to customers. The capstone "super" case on the "Iridium Project" covers all aspects of project management. A Student Workbook, Instructor's Manual, and a book of case studies help students prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

This text for undergraduate and graduate courses in business and engineering covers basic principles and concepts of project management in depth, with 46 case studies and many sample problems across a range of industries. The structure of the text reflects the importance of behavioral rather than quantitative aspects of project management. Early chapters present core topics and deal with support functions and executive involvement. Later chapters look at quantitative issues such as planning and cost control, and cover more advanced topics such as managing cultural differences, quality management, concurrent engineering, and contracts and procurement. Kerzner teaches systems management at Baldwin-Wallace College.

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Hardcover: 1120 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 10 edition (March 23, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470278706
ISBN-13: 978-0470278703
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 1.6 x 9.6 inches

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition, Bill Whitman



Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems with Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, this time honored best seller provides the exceptional hands-on guidance, practical applications, latest technology and solid foundation you need to fully understand today's HVAC service and repair, its environmental challenges, and their solutions. Focused on sustainable technology in today's HVAC/R industry with an emphasis on new technologies and the latest advancements in the industry, the 7th edition has been updated to include more on Green Awareness, LEED accreditation and building performances with two new chapters on Energy Audits and Heat Gains and Losses. This edition covers the all-important soft skills and customer relation issues that impact customer satisfaction and employment success. Memorable examples, more than 260 supporting photos and unique Service Call features emphasize the relevance and importance of what you are learning. Trust Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TECHNOLOGY 7E to provide you with clear and accurate coverage of critical skills your HVAC/R success.

This will take me through all three classes I need, and it has helped me on the job already. I am an equipment maintenance person at a medical facility, and was recently informed that our department would be handling refrigerator maintenance whether through a vendor or not. I decided to take on the challenge to not only save the company some money (we are non profit), but to also add to my skill set. This book is thorough, easy to understand, and is so heavy, it will even give you a workout for hefting cannisters of refrigerant around once you start your career! That said, I wish it came in electronic form as well.

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Hardcover: 1696 pages
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 7 edition (February 24, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1111644470
ISBN-13: 978-1111644475
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 2.4 x 11.2 inches

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Engineering Economic Analysis 11th Edition, Donald Newnan



This eleventh edition of the market-leading Engineering Economic Analysis offers comprehensive coverage of financial and economic decision-making for engineers, with an emphasis on problem solving, life-cycle costs, and the time value of money. The authors' concise, accessible writing, practical emphasis, and contemporary examples linked to students' everyday lives make this text the most popular among students. And with the most extensive support package, this is the easiest book to teach from.

The examples are brief but thorough and detailed, and tend to cover a range of applications. The authors give very helpful tips on how to construct and complete the analysis in Excel as well as by hand. I highly recommend getting the accompanying Study Guide too, it has lots of great practice problems.

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Hardcover: 672 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 11 edition (February 3, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199778124
ISBN-13: 978-0199778126
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.7 x 1.3 inches

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Sunday, February 3, 2013

NEC 2011 1st Edition Book



Safe, efficient, code-compliant electrical installations are made simple with the latest publication of this widely popular resource. Like its highly successful previous editions, the National Electrical Code 2011 softcover version combines solid, thorough, research-based content with the tools you need to build an in-depth understanding of the most important topics. New to the 2011 edition are articles including first-time Article 399 on Outdoor, Overhead Conductors with over 600 volts, first-time Article 694 on Small Wind Electric Systems, first-time Article 840 on Premises Powered Broadband Communications Systems, and more. The National Electrical Code is adopted in all 50 states, and is an essential reference for those in or entering careers in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety.

This copy has highlighted notations for all changes, revisions, and additions for current applications. Tradesmen will be able to comply with all mandates and meet all code requirements for a safe electrical system. Many additions have occurred since 2008 code. Read for compliance and install to this minimum standard. This is not only an excellent guide, it is a must have book for any electrician.

Product Details :
Paperback: 870 pages
Publisher: NFPA (distributed by Delmar, Cengage Learning); 1 edition (September 24, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0877659141
ISBN-13: 978-0877659143
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches

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