Schaum's Outline of Electronic Devices and Circuits, Second Edition

The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits

Yale University Press, 2017

A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them

We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it’s a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may...

The Complete Costume Dictionary

Scarecrow Press, 2011

While there are costume and fashion dictionaries tied to specific countries or periods, none have been comprehensive. In The Complete Costume Dictionary, Elizabeth Lewandowski has collected from a variety of sourcesâincluding costume history texts, journal articles, historical publications, autobiographies, biographies, foreign...

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLAB® and Abaqus

CRC Press, 2013

There are some books that target the theory of the finite element, while others focus on the programming side of things. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLAB® and Abaqus accomplishes both. This book teaches the first principles of the finite element method. It presents the theory of the finite...

Land of Nuclear Enchantment: A New Mexican History of the Nuclear Weapons Industry

University of New Mexico Press, 2019

In this thoughtful social history of New Mexico's nuclear industry, Lucie Genay traces the scientific colonization of the state in the twentieth century from the points of view of the local people. Genay focuses on personal experiences in order to give a sense of the upheaval that accompanied the rise of the nuclear era. She...

Creative Black and White Photography: Advanced Camera and Darkroom Techniques

Allworth Press, 2003

The revised edition of this guide teaches photographers to systematically re-think the photographic process and take their technique to a new level. The author introduces an array of advanced techniques and concepts and explains how to use them creatively to solve a wide range of challenging aesthetic problems. The uses of sophisticated...

Ocp: Oracle8I Dba SQL and Pl/SQL Study Guide : Exam 1Z0-001

Sybex, 2000

There is high demand and competition for professionals in the Information Technology (IT) industry, and the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification is the hottest credential in the database world. You have made the right decision to pursue certification: Being an OCP will give you a distinct advantage in this highly competitive market....