A motor vehicle technician has to attain high technological skills to enable him or her to diagnose faults and service modern transport vehicles and their components. Science is a branch of study concerned with the systematic investigation of observed facts, and forms an important foundation on which to build sound engineering practice. Such a background will stimulate personal development by increasing confidence and intellectual ability. This is the first of two books planned to cover th...

How often have you responded to an unexpected experience with a mere surface reaction? "OMG! I cannot believe my luck! What a coincidence!" Then you moved on, giving it no further thought. If you believe the uncanny events in your life are simply coincidences, think again.

Happy is not a Goal, describes how to bring happiness into your life despite the turmoil and sometimes even the boredom. It is a choice. The information is based on my professional experience in assisting patients and their families through critical illness, pain, emotional distress and death. I originally learned these techniques in dealing with my own life crises of cancer and the loss of a son I have not discovered anything new or magical. As you will find, Ive had many teachers. I chos...

In the wake of spectacular economic scandals, there has been a surge in interest about rule-breaking in organizations and the question of how to prevent such violations. More and more organizations are setting up ‘compliance management’ positions that are responsible for monitoring compliance with rules, sanctioning deviations from the rules, and establishing and interpreting new rules. The motto here is: from now on, we’ll do everything by the book! In this book, we show why the hopes ass...

The author, Michael Kett, has been a physical therapist, as well as a magician, for more than 20 years. His therapy background includes working with neurologic, pediatric, orthopaedic and sports medicine patients. As a magician, he performs regularly at community festivals, restaurants, and private events. Michael's book, Applied Magic, is a blending of his passion for magic and his physical therapy experience.Applied Magic is more than a beginner's magic book. Each of the 52 magic...

This book provides a fundamental understanding of cement and concrete, presents an in-depth analysis of mixing and testing methods, and offers minimum coverage of theory. Although focusing mainly on Portland cement concrete, which is perhaps the most important material of modern building construction, the text also includes information on other hydraulic materials and additives with modern applications. This second edition features new chapters that cover the latest concrete technologies: ...

Thought is an intricate process that shapes our perceptions, influences our emotions, and drives our actions. At its core, thought is not merely a collection of ideas or beliefs but rather a dynamic interplay of cognitive functions that determine how we interpret our experiences. The nature of thought is multifaceted, encompassing both conscious and unconscious elements that can significantly affect our mental health and overall well-being. Understanding the nuances of thought can empower ...

The use of thermal and calorimetric methods has shown rapid growth over the past few decades, in an increasingly wide range of applications. The original text was published in 2001; since then there have been significant advances in various analytical techniques and their applications. This second edition supplies an up to date, concise and readable account of the principles, experimental apparatus and practical procedures used in thermal analysis and calorimetric methods of analysis. Writ...

At the outset of the twenty-first century, more than 9 million people are held in custody in over 200 countries around the world.--from the essay Prisons and Jails by Ron KingThe first comparative study of this increasingly integral social subject, International Handbook of Penology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive and balanced review of the philosophy and practicality of punishment. Drawn from the expertise of scholars and researchers from aro...

Empires and their aftermaths were massive planning institutions; in the past two hundred years, the natural and social sciences emerged—at least in part—as modes of knowledge production for imperial planning. Yet these connections are frequently under-emphasized in the history of science and its corollary fields.The Planning Moment explores the myriad ways plans and planning practices pervade recent global history. The book is built around twenty-seven brief case studies t...

The idea that citizens' advancement should depend exclusively on merit, on qualities that deserve reward rather than on bloodlines or wire-pulling, was among the Founding ideals of the American republic, Joseph F. Kett argues in this provocative and engaging book. Merit's history, he contends, is best understood within the context of its often conflicting interaction with the other ideals of the Founding, equal rights and government by consent. Merit implies difference; eq...

I Am Alive (Je suis vivant) is celebrated Haitian author Kettly Mars’s latest novel, telling the story of a bourgeois Caribbean family as it wrestles with issues of mental illness, unconventional sexuality, and the difficulty of returning home and rediscovery following the devastating 2010 earthquake. Mars, herself a survivor of the disaster, has crafted a complex, at times disorienting, but ultimately enthralling and powerfully evocative work of literature that adds to her reputa...