Book Review
- Reviewed in January/February 2010 issue IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine
0071605630 9780071605632
The Architect’s Guide to Residential Design
Malone, Michael
This title, published in November 2009, has been reviewed in the February 2010 issue of SciTech Book News, which is published by Book News, Inc. Book News prepares concise, descriptive reviews of new books in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities for librarians and other buyers of serious books; SciTech Book News is unique in its coverage of high-level books in technology, engineering, computer, medicine, agriculture, and the physical & biological sciences.
“Written by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial architecture, this handbook offers an insider’s perspective on the financial realities of residential design practice, and demonstrates the ways in which residential projects require a different approach, emphasizing personalized relationships with clients. Chapters cover how houses differ from commercial and institutional projects, design and documentation, bidding and negotiating with contractors, the contract, and construction administration and the building process. The book includes six real-world case studies of single-family residences, each with a different set of circumstances and outcomes, illustrated with b&w drawings, plans, computer illustrations, and photos. Malone is a design principal for a 40-person architectural firm. (Annotation ©2010 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)”
0071629351 9780071629355
Photonics Essentials
Thomas P. Pearsall
This title was published in October 2009 and has been reviewed by Optics& Photonics News (OPN). OPN is the Optical Society of America’s monthly news magazine, which provides in-depth coverage of recent developments in the optics industry for professionals, researchers, engineers, businesspeople, and students; its contributors include scientists and journalists who specialize in the field of optics. To read the review, please see page 2 of the attached review
0071621830 9780071621830
Global Program Management
Wagner, Paula; Barkley, Bruce
This title, published in December 2009, was recently featured on the PMFORUM web site. PMFORUM partners with academic and professional organizations to promote the project management profession and to provide a global source of education and useful project management news. To access the feature about Global Program Management, please visit the following link: http://www.pmforum.org/blogs/news/2010/01/GlobalProgramManagementbookbyWagnerBarkley.html
Advanced MEMS Packaging was published in October 2009 and was reviewed on FlipChips.com; it was also announced in the FlipChips December 2009 newsletter. FlipChips.com is an independent web site run by “Doctor Flipchip,” a microelectronics manufacturer and consultant with 16 years of experience in helping 80+ companies solve their micropackaging problems.
To read the FlipChips review, please use either of the following links: http://www.flipchips.com/books.html (general site) or
http://www.flipchips.com/reviews/reviewlau2.pdf (direct link to a PDF page)
0071625976 9780071625975
A Builder’s Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition
Woodson, R.
Published in September 2009, this title has been reviewed in the December 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, which is published by Book News, Inc. Book News prepares concise, descriptive reviews of new books in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities for librarians and other buyers of serious books; SciTech Book News is unique in its coverage of high-level books in technology, engineering, computer, medicine, agriculture, and the physical & biological sciences. Since these reviews cannot be accessed online without a subscription, I have copied and pasted the December 2009 review below:
“Author Woodson, a general contractor and master plumber, provides an updated second edition of his professional reference book on wells and septic systems. The new edition includes completely updated code information and new procedures and products, including green construction materials. It also provides valuable information for builders in a variety of areas, such as evaluating property for wells and septic systems, protecting the company’s interests during bidding, assessing soil studies and septic designs, landscaping septic system areas, and troubleshooting and problem solving. The advice is given in a clear and readable style. (Annotation ©2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)”
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Greening Existing Buildings
Yudelson, Jerry
Greening Existing Buildings, published in October 2009, was named one of the top 10 architecture books of 2009 by ArchNewsNow. To view the list, please use the following link: http://www.archnewsnow.com/features/Feature315.htm
Greening Existing Buildings and its author (Jerry Yudelson) were also mentioned in a November 2, 2009 article for the “Oregon Environmental News” on The Oregonian’s web site. To read the article, please use the following link: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2009/11/expert_explains_how_to_green_o.html
0071625011 9780071625012
Green Architecture (GreenSource Books)
Attmann, Osman
Green Architecture was published in November 2009 and is part of the MH Professional GreenSource series, and it was recently reviewed on “Basil & Spice.” This website, which functions as a news, opinion, and blog site, has over 300 contributors—all authorities in their fields—who regularly research and review new products, books, authors, and current events. To read the online review, please follow this link:
http://www.basilandspice.com/living-green/book-review-green-architecture-by-osman-attmann.html
0071624082 9780071624084
Heat Transfer in Process Engineering
Cao , Eduardo
Heat Transfer in Process Engineering is published in August 2009, and has been reviewed in the December 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, which is published by Book News, Inc. Book News prepares concise, descriptive reviews of new books in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities for librarians and other buyers of serious books; SciTech Book News is unique in its coverage of high-level books in technology, engineering, computer, medicine, agriculture, and the physical & biological sciences. Since these reviews cannot be accessed online without a subscription, I have copied and pasted the December 2009 review below:
“Cao (heat transfer unit operation, Buenos Aires U. and Instituto Tecnologico de Buenos Aires, Argentina) explains how to apply advanced heat transfer concepts in chemical, petrochemical, and refining equipment designs. He covers fundamentals, heat conduction in solids, convection, fluids, shell-and-tube and plate heat exchangers, finned tubes, and processes like boiling and thermal radiation. The volume is meant for use in university courses or by professionals in process engineering. Knowledge of thermodynamics, energy balances, the calculation of physical properties in simple systems, and basic fluid mechanics, as well as calculating pressure drops in piping systems, is assumed. (Annotation ©2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)”
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Build Your Own Electric Vehicle
Leitman, Seth; Brant, Bob
This title has been excerpted on the “Mother Earth News” web site. Mother Earth news, the longest running sustainable-lifestyle magazine, provides wide-ranging, expert editorial coverage of organic foods, country living, green transportation, renewable energy, natural health, and green building. The excerpt was also featured in an e-newsletter to 135,000 subscribers in late October 2009. To view the excerpt, please use the following link: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Trasnportation/Electric-Car-Conversions.aspx
Author Seth Leitman was profiled in an article on “The Daily Green” on November 4, 2009. Please visit the following link to read more about Leitman and Build Your Own Electric Vehicle: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/electric-car-conversions-461109
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The Smart Growth Manual
Duany, Andres ; Speck, Jeff; Lydon, Mike
Book Review
- Reviewed on Planetizen
The Smart Growth, published in October 2009, has been included in Planetizen’s “Top 10 Books in Urban Planning, Design, and Development published in 2009.” Planetizen is a public-interest information exchange provided by Urban Insight for the urban planning, design, and development community. It is a one-stop source for urban planning news, commentary, interviews, event coverage, book reviews, announcements, jobs, consultant listings, training, and more. To view the Top 10 list containing The Smart Growth Manual, please visit the following link: http://www.planetizen.com/books/2010
- Reviewed on Urban Workbench, LocalPlan, CoolTownStudio Blog, Slate.com, Transit Miami, and reposted on The Miami 10. To read copies of these reviews, please use the following links:
Urban: http://urbanworkbench.com/the-smart-growth-manual
CoolTownStudio: http://www.cooltownstudios.com/
Slate.com: http://www.slate.com/id/2237109/
Transit Miami: http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/12/15/feed-your-head-with-the-smart-growth-manual/
The Miami 10: http://miami10.cityspur.com/2009/12/15/feed-your-head-with-the-smart-growth-manual/
New Urban News: http://www.newurbannews.com/urbandesignplanningbooks/thesmartgrowthmanual.html
Popular Mechanics: http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/4345383.html
Author Review
- The “Next American City” interviewed co-author Mike Lydon and prominently featured the book in the Dec 1, 2009 article at http://americancity.org/daily/entry/1899/
- Lead author Andres Duany was interviewed on Builder.com at http://www.builderonline.com/land-planning/andres-duany-on-smart-growth.aspx rssLink=Interview:+Andres+Duany+on+Smart+Growth
Published in March 2009, this title was recently excerpted on the TechTarget web site. To view the excerpt (which is comprised of two parts), please use the following links:
(Part 1) http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid193_gci1369574,00.html#
(Part 2) http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid193_gci1369685,00.html
MES shows, step-by-step, how to select hardware and software, develop implementation plans, and maintain an integrated MES solution across your entire enterprise; learn how to maximize process capability, generate manufacturing intelligence, handle order fulfillment and QA, and ensure optimal ROI. This practical guide includes real-world case studies, predictions for the future of production-oriented IT systems, and detailed technical appendices. For additional information, including a table of contents, please visit the following MH Professional web page: http://mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071623833
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Inside the Civano Project (GreenSource Books)
Nichols, Al ; Laros, Jason
This title was published in August 2009 as part of our GreenSource Books series, which is an extension of GreenSource magazine, McGraw-Hill’s award-winning publication devoted to sustainable/”green” design and construction. Inside the Civano Project offers a complete survey of Civano, the largest high-performance mixed-use community in the United States. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Civano encompasses high standards of resource conservation, sustainability, and solar energy use.
McGraw-Hill author Jerry Yudelson (Greening Existing Buildings, October 2009) has recently blogged about Inside the Civano Project on the GreenBuildConsult/Yudelson Associates site. To view the October 17, 2009 blog posting, please use the following link: http://www.greenbuildconsult.com/blog/
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The Nalco Water Handbook
Flynn, Daniel
The Nalco Water Handbook, published in July 2009, was recently reviewed in the October 2009 issue of Water Conditioning & Purification Magazine. WC&P is the “voice of professional excellence in POU/POE water treatment” and has been a premier source for news, technical articles, and water science features for five decades. Originally started in 1959, this magazine now has a circulation of 18,000.
To read the WC&P review of The Nalco Water Handbook, please visit the following link: http://www.wcponline.com/current_whatsnew.cfm
- reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“Physics, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, water engineering, and material science are among the fields that contributors draw on to survey current research and development in organic electronics<–>electronic and optoelectronic devices that utilize organic active layers. Their topics include scaling effects in organic transistors and transistor-based chemical sensors, strain and pressure sensors based on organic field-effect transistors, organic chemical and biological sensors based on light-emitting diodes, organic semiconductor lasers as integrated light sources for optical sensors, and electrophoretically deposited polymers for organic electronics.”
– reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“Pivoting on the venerable hierarchy reduce, reuse, and recycle, Franchetti (mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering; U. of Toledo) offers a practical and a technical guide for minimizing solid waste in any organization from manufacturing to service facilities. He sets out the benefits and fundamentals of analyzing and minimizing solid waste; explains assessment strategies; offers a general framework for conducting an audit; discusses modeling, prediction, and evaluation for various industries based on standard industry classifications; and presents 21 case studies in a range of industries including two international businesses. The high quality binding lies flat so readers can take notes.”
Book Review
By: The “Best Green Home Tips,” a web site dedicated to offering its readers information about how to stay “green” at home, from green building to earth-friendly furniture to gardening, and tips and advice for keeping your life green.
Russel Gehrke’s Interview
Author Russel Gehrke was recently interviewed by the “Green Living” section of “Love to Know.” This web site offers a variety of tips that can have a positive impact on the environment, from recycling to finding the best hybrid vehicle to composting, allowing you to discover more about low-impact living and ways to make your hime more efficient. Gehrke frequently references Renewable Energies for Your Home in this interview, which can be viewed using the following link: http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Green_Home_Energy_Solutions
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Fluid Power Engineering
Rabie, M
– Reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“Rabie (mechanical engineering, Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology, Egypt) examines the construction, principles of operation, and calculation of hydraulic power systems. Special attention is paid to building a solid theoretical background in the subject, which will enable the reader to study the static and dynamic performance of different fluid power elements and systems. In addition to theory, the book includes case studies of typical construction elements of hydraulic power systems. It explains how to create accurate mathematical models, select and assemble components, and integrate powerful servo valves and actuators. It also covers how to build low-loss transmission lines, analyze system performance, and optimize efficiency. B&w illustrations and schematics are provided on every page, and chapter exercises are included.”
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Book Review
By: BioPhotonics magazine, the August 2009 issue
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Master Handbook of Acoustics
Everest, F. Alton; Pohlmann, Ken
– Reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“Pohlmann (architectural acoustics, U. of Miami) presents the update of the 2001 edition of this enduring acoustics text, first presented by the late Everest in 1981. The 26 chapters offer thorough coverage of acoustics engineering and would be useful as a reference for practitioners as well as at the center of a course of study. Chapter topics include: the fundamentals of sound, sound in the free field, perception of sound, reflection, diffraction, combo-filter effects, absorption, Schroeder diffusers, noise control in ventilating systems, acoustics of listening rooms, acoustics of small recording studios, acoustics of large halls, room acoustics measurement software, room optimizer, and room auralization. New material deals with the significant contributions of digital technology to the field in recent years, among other topics.”
- Reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“Details on the wide range of antennas used in today’s wireless communication networks are provided in this work highlighting design considerations and practical engineering issues. Coverage includes the most popular applications in WWAN (GSM, CDMA, and WCDMA), WLAN (Bluetooth and WiFi), WMAN (WiMAX), and WPAN (UWB and RFID). Discussion encompasses all aspects of antenna technologies, from antenna element design to antenna design in systems. Real-world case studies are included. Chen is affiliated with the Institute for Infocomm Research in Singapore. Luk is affiliated with the Electronic Engineering Department at City University of Hong Kong.”
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How To Implement Lean Manufacturing
Wilson, Lonnie
Book Review
In: Managing Automation
Review on Blog site, “The Improvement Guru”: http://billbucks.blogspot.com
Lonnie Wilson’s Interview
With: El Paso Times
Articles by Lonnie Wilson
The Quality Digest article, entitled “Five Things You Can Do to Lean Your Company,” was posted online on September 2, 2009. It was also featured in the September 2 Quality Digest e-newsletter (69,000 subscribers) and became the most accessed article of that week (close to 3,300 clicks for the week, with 1,100 clicks on the first day). To access the article, please use the following link: http://www.qualitydigest.com/inside/quality-insider-article/three-things-you-can-do-lean-your-company-today.html
The SearchManufacturingERP.com article, entitled “The uneasy dance between IT and lean: Finding the compromise between IT and lean manufacturing,” was posted online on September 21, 2009. SearchManufacturingERP.com provides manufacturing IT and business professionals with information on enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology and ERP best practices in the manufacturing industry today. To access this article, please use the following link: http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/news/column/0,294698,sid193_gci1368925,00.html
If you enjoy Mr. Wilson’s articles, you will most likely be interested in his full-length book, How To Implement Lean Manufacturing. A free excerpt is available for review on the Sustainable Success Alert web site: http://www.sustainablesuccessalert.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=56
An excerpt of this title can be viewed on the TechTarget site “SearchManufacturing,” in three parts:
(Part 1) http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid193_gci1371978,00.html
(Part 2) http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid193_gci1372011,00.html
(Part 3) http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid193_gci1372031,00.html
Also, the author was interviewed on Manufacturing.net: http://www.manufacturing.net/News-Implementing-Lean-Manufacturing-092909.aspx
- reviewed in the September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“Fiksel, executive director of the Center for Resilience at The Ohio State U. and a recognized authority on sustainable business practices, offers a second edition of his book on corporate development of sustainable products and processes. The author also provides a comprehensive toolkit for the practice of designing for the environment within the framework of product life-cycle management. In addition, he discusses integrated product development and concurrent engineering, how to maintain and apply a portfolio of systematic </Design for Environment/> strategies, and how to use analysis to evaluate design sustainability and performance trade-offs. The book is both well-written and practical.”
Article on “World must change the way it grows”
By Mr. Joseph Fiksel in The Columbus Dispatch (Saturday, September 5, 2009), a newspaper from Columbus, Ohio.
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Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle
Vogel, Carl
Featured in: Electrifying Times
Seth Leitman’s Blog
Author Carl Vogel discusses electric motorcycle myths, as well as his MH Professional June 2009 publication in a guest posting by Green Guru Guides series editor Seth Leitman on “The Daily Green,” a web site dedicated to broadening the audience for earth-friendly living. The Daily Green features news and tips about green gardening, nutrition, food safety, and saving money and energy at home and in the car, and has “grown into one of the most trusted sources on the Web for news and information about going green.” To view The Daily Green article about Build Your Own Electronic Motorcycle, please visit the following link: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/electric-motorcycles-460909?click=main_sr
This article can also be viewed on the “Yahoo! Green” web site, which picked up the Daily Green posting: http://green.yahoo.com/blog/daily_green_news/174/dispelling-four-myths-about-electric-motorcycles.html
0071614737 9780071614733
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Leitman, Seth
Featured in: Electrifying Times
Seth Leitman’s Blog
Book Review
In: “The Book End” section of the August 2009 issue of Microwave Journal.
0071493719 9780071493710
Troubleshooting and Repair of Diesel Engines
Dempsey, Paul
- Reviewed in September 2009 issue of SciTech Book News, by Book News,
Inc.
“The fourth edition of this guide to troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines has been revised to cover new technological advances such as biodiesel and straight vegetable oil fuels as well as new tools and repair procedures. Dempsey, a master mechanic and noted author, provides detailed overviews of engine installation, mechanical fuel systems, electronic management systems, cylinder heads and valves, basic engine mechanics, air systems, starting and generating systems and cooling systems. A final chapter discusses the newer “green” diesel engines developed in Brazil, Europe and the United States.”
0071492739 9780071492737
Groundwater Resources
Kresic, Neven
Book Review (32 KB)
Excerpted from: July-August edition of Ground Water®, published by the National Ground Water Association
007162130X 9780071621304
Lean Six Sigma Using SigmaXL and Minitab
Bass, Issa / Lawton, Barbara
Book Review
By: Laurel Thoennes, Quality Digest, June 23, 2009
0071604650 9780071604659
Digital Analysis of Remotely Sensed Imagery
Gao, Jay
Book Review (22.5 KB)
By: International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)
007034003X 9780070340039
Juran’s Quality Handbook
Juran, Joseph / Godfrey, A. Blanton
Author Review
By: Economist .com, June 19, 2009
