Subjects:  1. Chemistry - General    2. Electron Microscopes & Microscopy    3. Material Science    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Weights & Measures    7. Chemistry    8. Engineering measurement & calibration    9. Mathematics and Science    10. Scientific standards    11. Technology / Material Science   

Subjects:  1. Applied Meteorology    2. Atmospheric Physics    3. Climatology    4. Earth Sciences - Geography    5. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Weather    9. Geography    10. Meteorology    11. Science / Geography   

Reviews (4)

Outstanding Desktop Reference
I looked long and hard for a book this thorough.A buddy of mine had Crevelings tolerancing book and I thought that was excellent.As I finished my masters degree, I needed a thorough desktop reference that I thought represented best in class.That's exactly what this book is.Since each chapter is written by the major players in these areas, this book is much more than one authors views on the topics.Rather, it is a best in class compilation from some of the sharper folks here in the US doing dimensioning and tolerancing.Paul's chapters themselves are excellent and very thorough.His discussion on how to incorporate the geometric controls into stackup analyses is excellent.Overall, this book should be on every mechanical engineers desktop along with the ASME GD&T standard and Montgomery's books on Quality Control and Design of Experiments.Hats off to Paul and all the other authors for their excellent work!

bought used, great value
I would say the first 1/2 is GD&T. The 2nd 1/2 covers tolerancing methods. I have learned a lot from the 2nd half. It covered a lot of new information, in clear terms. I have been through six sigma certification. This is a valuable book in my toolbox.

Dimensioning and Tolerancing Handbook
This book includes an extraordinary consolidation of cutting edge information and innovative authors that are truly on the "bleeding edge of technology"!Each chapter covers different topic areas by individuals practicing these design techniques and tools in the real world today. The chapters cover everything from an overview of the various quality thursts, to tolerance allocation techniques, to maximizing GD&T, to Statistical tolerancing, to developing process capability models for DFSS (Designing for Six Sigma), and much more. This text is surely one of the best ever compiled as a consolidation of the contained related subject matter.This is a priceless body of knowledge in a single book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dimensioning    2. Drafting Technology    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Engineering drawings    5. Quality Control    6. Reference    7. Reliability Engineering    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Tolerance (Engineering)    11. Engineering measurement & calibration    12. Mechanics of solids    13. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
Good informative book in the areas of knotting and ropework but lacks information on splicing weaves. Only shows how to splice twists. Halyards on my boat are weaves as are on most sailboats and therefore I'll have to obtain this information elsewhere.

A Great Introduction
This book is a great introduction to all the arts and projects of seamen around the world.The author provides history as well as directions for each of the projects he presents.Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. General    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Marline spike seamanship    5. Ships & Shipbuilding - History    6. Transportation    7. Yachting    8. Handicrafts    9. Hobbies, Quizzes & Games    10. Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / History   

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Comprensive Modern Yacht Design Reference
This is one of the best modern references on the topic of sailing yacht design.Highly recommended for anyone planing to design a sail boat.I personally would put more emphasis on optimizing the prismatic coefficient as a function of design speed.I would also make the book larger and include more information on power boats, various piping systems and electrical systems.

A reasonable introduction...
This publication can be summed up as a reasonable introduction into conventional "modern" yacht design. However, it seems to be tailored towards amateur boat builders or even the keen sailor. A lot of ground is covered, but it only scratches the surface on many subjects. But perhaps this is all one should expect from a publication that only claims to cover the "principles" of yacht design. In my opinion as a naval architect, the book seems to lack depth and scientific data that could make it an interesting read or reference work for the professional.
Excellent Design Guide
The second edition of this book is an excellent step by step guide to both power and sail design. The book is written by a professor and professional yacht designer, that provide both excellent science and practical experience.
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Subjects:  1. Boating - Boatbuilding    2. Boating - General    3. Design and construction    4. Sailing - General    5. Ship Design And Construction    6. Ships & Shipbuilding - General    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Pictorial    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Transportation    11. Yachts    12. Boating    13. Marine engineering    14. Ships & shipping: general interest    15. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

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GPS uses General Relativity
[A review of the SECOND EDITION, 2005.]
Second edition in December 2005
If you are looking at the first edition, please note that the publisher plans to issue a second edition in December 2005.

Great Technical Reference
I'm an aerospace professional that is very close to the GPS system.This book is one of the best in depth references that I could recomend.I am not a novice and this text may intimidate some. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Geographical Research    3. Global Positioning System    4. Navigation    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Telecommunications    9. Satellite communication   

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Use This Book!
Since first encountering Egan's text a little more than 20 years ago, I've continued to return to it for solid information. Complex material is presented in a way that allows me to apply it to unique conditions at hand.Some of the world-class acoustics consultants with which we've had the privilege to work rely on Egan to help communicate complex ideas.Without compromising too much real technical nuance, the ideas are so clearly communicated that I was able to offer the book to members of a church in eastern Europe working to improve the condition of their worship space.

Excellent book for architects
I am an acoustical consultant... I have read a lot of books onarchitectural acoustics. I found this book unique of its kind. The concepts are introduced by plenty of figures and illustrations with informative text that make the discussed subject easy to read and comprehend especially by the architects. Writing on the figures and using checklists added a lot of understandibility. Also the text itself is informative and directly address the subject. In other words, the book is excellent and comprehensive.

Must have
I'm a architecture student and I think this book is like a bible of acoustics in architecture. It brings detailed info for designing places with good acoustic performance whit various technics and for the mostdifferent type of places like a simple residential to auditoriums andconcert rooms. I have other acoustics books (like William Cavanaugh's) andthey always make mention to David Egan's book. If you're in search on booksabout architectural acoustics, I think that must be the first one to buy.It's a must have in any architect biblioteque. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustical engineering    2. Architectural Acoustics    3. Architecture    4. General    5. Interior Design - General   

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - Organic    2. Environmental Engineering & Technology    3. Mensuration    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Pollution control    8. Science / Chemistry / Organic   

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Too technical for and audio "engineer"?!? LOL
This book is an update of Everest's classic "Acoustic Design for Home and Studio". It is great for what it is. For more capable types, Everest's "Master" book is more complete. This one has the basics. For those who thought this is too technical, I wonder how they expect to deal with the other aspects of audio engineering. Just knowing how to twist a knob is not a path to excellence.
too technical
if you are on a financial budget, you are likely on a time budget, and this book can be a time sucker.it reminded my of my high school trigonometry book.I didn't spend much time with that, either.To the defense of the writer, my friends in the business who actually know what they are doing, swear by this guy and his books.I, however, am just trying to make a room in my house sound a little better, and could care less to know about the science behind it any more than I care about the science behind a combustion engine while I'm driving.I recommend 'basic home studio design' by paul white.simple, small, easy, the minimum that you need to know- but as much as i think 90% would need.

WAAAAY TOO TECHNICAL
Too much time spent on the mathematics of sound transfer and acoustics.Not enough on how to build the studio.Could not find a "complete parts list" for any of the plans.This is not for someone looking to build a simple studio.Very technical and boring. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustics & Sound    2. Architectural Acoustics    3. Design and construction    4. Electronics - General    5. Reference    6. Sound studios    7. Stereo & Audio Equipment    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Television & Video    11. Music recording & reproduction    12. Technology / Electronics / General   

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Rather dated material
I started out with a mean review of this book, but then I started to feel guilty, so will keep it simple. This is clearly a 1970's style production, and the choice of images, image quality, etc. reflect it. If that was your time, and you like that sort of thing, by all means go for it. If your looking for well shot images of exceptional yacht interiors or ideas for a restoration project (like me) then keep looking or get if from a library first to decide if its worth owning. As someone who is willing to look at pictures of almost anything nautical, I found it pretty disappointing - mostly because it is so out of date and unprofessional by modern standards. There are a few classic yacht images worth seeing, but much of it is run-of-the-mill boat interiors of the day. I regret being so harsh because I'm sure a lot of work went into this in its day, but in my opinion, it is time to let go.

Beautiful and very helpful to my own liveaboard experience.
While I do not own a copy personally, I have repeatedly borrowed this book from the local library.Now someone else has permanently "borrowed" it, and I will need to buy a copy!I have found it to unparalleled in providing information and inspiration in my first years as a liveaboard aboard a 30' sailboat.While I could never hope to own a boat like most of the ones shown in this book, the photos and text take me right inside the boats and lives of their owners, helping me find my own comfort level and validating my own desires and needs below decks.A friend to me for years, I cannot say enough about it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Equipment and supplies    3. Furniture, equipment, etc    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Interior decoration    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    8. Transportation    9. Yachts    10. Yachts and yachting    11. Interior design   

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The Ten Rules for being a sentry.
1.} A sentry will NEVER leave his post unless properly relieved. That is the 1st rule. There are ten of them. read the book, before I throw it at you.

Excellent source of information
My fiance is in the Navy and he bought me a copy of this when I went to see him pass-in-review. He told me that it would answer a lot of my questions I might have had- well it has! I learned about differnt ships, all of the information on Tricare (the Navy's insurance), dependents...you name it, it's in there! If you've got a loved one in the Navy (child, spouse, fiance/e, girlfriend/boyfriend, sibling, etc.) I suggest this book!

THE source of information about the Navy
Although everyone is issued this manual in boot-camp (RTC) it is still essential reading for several people.Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Military Science    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Ships & Shipbuilding - General    5. Technology    6. Transportation    7. Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Science   

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lacks coherence and the flow of a quality textbook
I had this book for courses in numerical weather prediction and in data assimilation (DA), and was far from impressed.
Essential Guide for Data Assimilation
This is a textbook for graduate atmospheric science students, but I found it useful even as an undergraduate. Lots of clear explanations along with historical background, written by one the leaders of the numerical weather prediction field. She was involved in the implementation at NCEP. There is heavy-duty linear algebra in some chapters but overall this is not a math-intensive book. Good reference and extensive bibliography. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    3. Numerical weather forecasting    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Weather    7. Applied mathematics    8. Atmospheric regions    9. Science / Meteorology   

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Info from the Editor
This book provides, for the first time, a single complete reference on microphone arrays. Top researchers in this field contributed articles addressing their specific topics of study. The results cover the current state of the art in microphone array research, development, and technological application. Part I concerns the problem of enhancing the speech signal acquired by an array of microphones. Part II is devoted to the source localization problem. Part III details some specific applications of microphone array technology available today. Part IV presents expert summaries of current open problems in the field, as well as personal views of what the future of microphone array processing might hold. The individual chapters selected for the book were designed to be tutorial in nature with a specific emphasis on recent important results. They are of utility to a large audience, from the student or practising engineer just approaching the field to the experienced researcher. Table of Contents: Pt. I: Speech Enhancement ch. 1 Constant Directivity Beamforming ch. 2 Superdirective Microphone Arrays ch. 3 Post-Filtering Techniques ch. 4 Spatial Coherence Functions for Differential Microphones in Isotropic Noise Fields ch. 5 Robust Adaptive Beamforming ch. 6 GSVD-Based Optimal Filtering for Multi-Microphone Speech Enhancement ch. 7Explicit Speech Modeling for Microphone Array Speech Acquisition Pt. II: Source Localization ch. 8 Robust Localization in Reverberant Rooms ch. 9 Multi-Source Localization Strategies ch. 10 Joint Audio-Video Signal Processing for Object Localization and Tracking Pt. III: Applications ch. 11 Microphone-Array Hearing Aids ch. 12 Small Microphone Arrays with Postfilters for Noiseand Acoustic Echo Reduction ch. 13 Acoustic Echo Cancellation for Beamforming Microphone Arrays ch. 14 Optimal and Adaptive Microphone Arrays for Speech Input in Automobiles ch. 15 Speech Recognition with Microphone Arrays ch. 16 Blind Separation of Acoustic Signals Pt. IV: Open Problems and Future Directions ch. 17 Future Directions for Microphone Arrays ch. 18 Future Directions in Microphone Array Processing Index ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustical Engineering    2. Acoustics & Sound    3. Digital Audio Technology    4. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    5. Microphone    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Telecommunications    10. Acoustics    11. Communications engineering / telecommunications    12. Sound, vibration & waves (acoustics)    13. Technology / Engineering / Electrical   

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What you need to know
Similar to other books in the series. Style wise, this is the opposite of The Sailmaker's Apprentice by Marino. This is not a book to pick up while sitting by the fire sipping tea. It is a great reference book with concise "how to" information. Good explanations of both materials and techniques - including safety.

For beginners to experts!
We recently lucked into a wonderful Grampian 26 in great shape, and were even luckier to have located this and the other Don Casey books! Even though it is still very much winter here, I'm chomping at the bit to start preparing the boat for the water.Casey's books are a must for any yacht owner!

Clear guide to the Do's and Don'ts of painting a boat
Another crystal clear Don Casey book.Explains painting, varnishing,surface prep, brushes, solvents, sanding, basic gelcoat, fixing smallblisters, painting the mast, applying the name, fixing non-skid surfaces,fixing crazing and alligatoring, and bottom painting.If I screw it upnow, it won't be Casey's fault :)! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Boating - Boatbuilding    3. Boating - General    4. Finishes and finishing    5. Maintenance and repair    6. Reference    7. Sail Powered Craft Maintenance And Repair    8. Sailboats    9. Sailing - General    10. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    11. Sports    12. Sports & Recreation    13. Boating    14. DIY    15. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    16. Ships & shipping: general interest    17. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

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Best and now up-to-date review of a complex subject (2nd ed)
excellent review of the available data on this difficult subject.Lots of evidence based data and peer reviewed literature is used as the basis of discussion of this controversial subject.Highly recommended although itmay also raise more questions that it answers. The authors are highlyqualified (Prof at MIT with experience in environmental affairs andpracticing MD allergist)

Excellent resource
Of all that I have read on the subject of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), this is by far the most cogent, balanced, organized, and complete summary of information on this mysterious medical phenomenon.I would recommend it to anyone who suffers from MCS, TILT, CFIDS, or any of the constellation of related supposedly "psychological" symptomologies, including depression, anxiety disorder, or bi-polar illness.Read it BEFORE you spend another nickel on supplements, vitamins, or anti-depressant drugs!

The best source for the latest science & policy info on MCS!
The 2nd edition of Chemical Exposures reviews all sides of the MCS debate--with much new information on scientific and policy developments since the first edition.I recommend it highly for patients, physicians, and policy makers. --Albert Donnay, Exec. Director, MCS Referral & Resources ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - Industrial & Technical    2. Environmental Toxicology    3. Industrial Health & Safety    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Multiple chemical sensitivity    7. Occupational Health And Safety    8. Toxicology    9. Atmospheric pollution    10. Medical / Toxicology    11. Medical toxicology    12. Public health & preventive medicine    13. Science / Chemistry / Technical & Industrial    14. Science-Chemistry - Industrial & Technical    15. Technology-Industrial Health & Safety   

Subjects:  1. Atmospheric effects    2. Atmospheric turbulence    3. Laser beams    4. Lasers    5. Political Ideologies - General    6. Political Science    7. Politics/International Relations    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Laser technology   

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Critial information
It is the very first book (that I'm aware of) written for test engineers and managers.This book is an overview of all types of testing. A survey of test methods
I bought this book seeking practical information relating to testing of manufactured PCB assemblies.I found relatively little information on that subject, and the information I did find was of a general nature.Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - General    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering Design    4. Manufacturing processes    5. Material Science    6. Quality Control    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Testing    11. Testing Of Materials    12. Engineering measurement & calibration    13. Technical design    14. Technology / Quality Control   

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Very useful text and reference
Like the first edition, this book is an excellent and thorough overview of statistical methods used in the atmospheric sciences.
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Subjects:  1. Atmospheric physics    2. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    3. Geophysics    4. Probability & Statistics - General    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Statistical methods    8. Atmospheric regions    9. Science / Meteorology   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Industrial    2. Environmental Engineering & Technology    3. Environmental Science    4. Mining    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Atmospheric pollution    9. Environment law    10. Law / Construction    11. USA   

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Good Book but, Over Priced
I have some basic knowledge of irrigation and right off the bat I was irritated with the way the chapters where laid out.He starts right in with sprinkler head performance and layout before going into the explanation of irrigation, and the basic principles of hydraulics that I believe should be the foundation what you learn first before anything else.The other thing that was that for the money I don't believe it was worth it maybe more like $20-25.Most of the information you can find on the internet searches.But, all in all it was a very easy reading book that did help me fill some holes in my irrigation knowledge.

Simplified irrigation design
This resource is excellent. Extreme detail, great illustrations, and information that is not provided by other typical irrigation books you'll find at Home Depot. I'm a landscape designer and highly recommend this resource.

Great book to learn to install a professional system
I read this book to get ready to take my Texas Irrigation License exam. It explained how to properly install a professional quality sprinkler system in an easy to read and understand format. This book goes into detail abouthow to layout the sprinkler heads, how to pipe it all together, and how allthe parts work together. I have read many irrigation books...This was thebest book to get a good understanding of sprinkler systems without becomingan expert in the field of irrigation. Perfect for the do it yourselfhomeowner or individual wanting to get into the irrigation industry. I nowhave my license and highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learnto install a good sprinkler system without having to read an irrigationreference manual. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Engineering - Hydraulic    3. Irrigation engineering    4. Landscape    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Weights & Measures    8. Architecture / Landscape    9. Engineering measurement & calibration    10. Scientific standards