The knowledge, skill, and expertise of any true professional often can be gauged by the library of literature that he or she keeps and has read. In the often mysterious, secretive, and intriguing world of locks and locksmithing, no true professional, aficionado, or curiosity seeker would be without The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing,...

With a population in the millions and a monthly growth rate of 20 percent, Second Life® is a virtual 3-D world bursting with opportunities in areas like real estate, legal practice, and marketing, corporate connections, and people just like you. This all-in-one...

For more than half-a-century, Zollinger’s Atlas of Surgical Operations has been the gold-standard reference for...

“A concise, well-written, and well-illustrated overview of the topic of cosmetic dermatology that will prove useful to all physicians who care for cosmetic patients.”—Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, reviewing the first...

This authoritative volume offers up-to-date guidance on the latest design techniques, repair methods, specialized software, materials, and advanced maintenance procedures for bridges and highway structures. Focusing on both traditional and nontraditional design...

Plan, design, construct, and operate a sustainable on-site CHP (combined heat and power) facility using the detailed information in this practical guide. Sustainable On-Site CHP Systems reveals how to substantially increase the energy efficiency in commercial,...

The new textbook, “Dermoscopy: An Illustrated Self-Assessment Guide” by Dr. Robert H. Johr and Prof. Wilhelm Stolz, is a welcome addition to the evolving world of dermoscopic knowledge. I have reviewed all of the images and the text and feel that the contributions are indeed unique. First of all, the exquisite nature of the...

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Need money for your charity or project but do not know the first thing about writing a grant? Let this DeMYSTiFied book unravel the secrets of this process. It will take you step-by-step through the fundamentals--from writing a letter of inquiry to outlining...

This wickedly inventive guide shows you how to program,...

Composed of eleven sections ranging, in topics, from excavation and sitework to...

This sixth edition of Water Quality & Treatment: A Handbook on Drinking Water serves as a handbook for scientists, engineers, and other professionals who study and work in drinking water—particularly the quality of water supplies, the quality of treated drinking water, and water treatment processes. It is meant as a resource for...