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Written by outstanding authorities, Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation puts the focus on the effective delivery of therapy to patients. After thoroughly introducing mechanical principles, this text explains the use of mechanical ventilation in the clinical management of patients suffering from mor... More

. Why won't your engine reach its top rated RPMs?. Why is your propeller shaft vibrating?. Why doesn't your boat reach the top speed claimed by the manufacturer?. Will more or less propeller pitch improve your boat's performance?. Is a square wheel (pitch equals diameter) best?. Is a folding prop be... More

An ingenious machine changes a boy's life with impressive and hilarious results. Gordon is frustrated that Ted, the school bully, gets away with pushing people around including Gordon! So when he spots an advertisement for Mr World’s muscle machine, he’s immediately curious and decides to send ... More

A brand-new edition of the classic guide on low-speed wind tunnel testing While great advances in theoretical and computational methods have been made in recent years, low-speed wind tunnel testing remains essential for obtaining the full range of data needed to guide detailed design decisions for m... More

Choosing an On-Demand Air Transportation System for Your Company and Making it Work. . Corporate and charter aircraft bring benefits to businesses that use them effectively and efficiently. Getting started in this complex technical field can prove a bewildering experienced for the uninitiated. Once ... More

- Construction and modernisation programmes- Displacement and dimensions- Main machinery- Speed and range- Weapons systems and sensors- Structure- Country overviews and United States Command and Control arrangements New- Construction and modernisation programmes- Displacement and dimensions- Main ma... More

Take off on a thrilling journey of space exploration and speculation - to the realm where science fiction becomes science fact - as leading writers, researchers, and astronautic engineers describe a not-too-distant future of interstellar travel and colonization from cable cars that ride "skyhooks" i... More

This book is set in the period after September 11, 2001, and traces all the events that this disaster impacted in global aviation. A slew of insightful articles have been drawn from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), A T Kearney, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Mercer and Brandchanne... More

This book examines the multi-faceted responsibilities of an automotive service consultant. It outlines task-oriented procedures for day-to day operations and provides an understanding of how service techniques are used to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability. Content follows the tasks id... More

- Convenient regional organization- Coverage extends to the Cayman Islands, France, and the UK- Includes historical landmarks, aviation museums, air shows, and more- More than a directory, Purner only includes carefully chosen top attractions- Author's companion website allows readers to log on and ... More

This book is an elementary introduction to stable maps and quantum cohomology, starting with an introduction to stable pointed curves, and culminating with a proof of the associativity of the quantum product. The viewpoint is mostly that of enumerative geometry, and the red thread of the exposition ... More

This is the definitive work on the Collision Avoidance Rules for all concerned with the practical and legal aspects of their interpretation. This new edition incorporates the 1993 Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions atSea 1972, which came into force in 1995. The boo... More

Microsystems  are an important factor that contribute to an automobile model's success. To meet the customers's desire for safety, convenience and vehicle economy, and to satisfy environmental standards, microsystems are the critical factor. Microsystems applications (MST) have already resulted... More

Based on the latest AASHTO Design Codes!. . RAMP UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERING!. . . As Americas infrastructure ages, this carefully designed system of highways and byways demands greater renovations and repairs. And with state and federal regulations continually changing, engineers r... More