'Basic Photography' is a longstanding international bestseller and continues to be the introductory textbook for photography courses throughout the world.
Key features:
practical assignments, so you can put into practice what you've learned
chapter summaries for easy revision
a clear and concise approach to...
John Bird's approach to mathematics, based on numerous worked examples supported by problems, is ideal for students of a wide range of abilities. Theory is kept to a minimum, with the emphasis firmly placed on problem-solving skills, making this a thoroughly practical introduction to the mathematics engineering students need to...
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 4 contains four complete tests for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination from Cambridge ESOL. These papers provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the CAE examination and to practise examination techniques using...
The Volcano Adventure Guide is the first book of its type. It contains vital information for anyone wishing to visit, explore, and photograph active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. Following an introduction that discusses eruption styles of different types of volcanoes, how to prepare for a volcano trip, and how to avoid volcanic dangers, the book...
The use of additives in food is a dynamic one, as consumers demand fewer additives in foods and as governments review the list of additives approved and their permitted levels. Scientists also refine the knowledge of the risk assessment process as well as improve analytical methods and the use of alternative additives, processes or...
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are
amongst the two commonest chronic conditions in the
world today and both are predicted to increase. Because of
their high prevalence and chronicity, these diseases impose
an enormous and growing economic and social burden.
Enormous strides have been made in our...
Research and development on liquid crystal display (LCD) backlight technologies are becoming increasingly important due to the fast growth of the LCD business. Backlight technologies contribute to functional improvements of LCDs in terms of wide colour reproduction, uniformity improvements of luminance and colour temperature, high luminance, long...
Steam tables for practical industrial use are presented which have been calculated using the international standard for the thermodynamic properties of water and steam, the IAPWS-IF97 formulation, and the international standards for transport and other properties. In addition, the complete set of equations of IAPWS-IF97 is presented including...
Published for the first time in colour, The Oxford Colour Portuguese Dictionary covers over 40,000 words and phrases, and over 60,000 translations. It has the same exceptionally clear colour layout as the other titles in the series. Every word or phrase the user wants to translate is highlighted in blue, making this the most instantly accessible...
Over the last decade fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic introduced in 1965 by Lotfi Zadeh [113] have been used in a wide range of problem domains including process control, image processing, pattern recognition and classification, management, economics and decision making. Specific applications include washing-machine automation,...
This is a short volume which includes chapters on all areas of haematology written by people who deal with these diseases on a daily basis. The book provides descriptions of these diseases and describes the pathways involved in diagnosis and treatment. We have used full colour throughout and the book is heavily illustrated, using clinical material...
The automation of visual inspection is becoming more and more important in modern industry as a consistent, reliable means of judging the quality of raw materials and manufactured goods . The Machine Vision Handbook equips the reader with the practical details required to engineer integrated mechanical-optical-electronic-software...
