Product List
GET /services/catalog/products?format=api&page=74256
{ "links": { "first": "https://redshelf.com/services/catalog/products?format=api&page=1", "last": "https://redshelf.com/services/catalog/products?format=api&page=78420", "next": "https://redshelf.com/services/catalog/products?format=api&page=74257", "prev": "https://redshelf.com/services/catalog/products?format=api&page=74255" }, "data": [ { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297819", "attributes": { "name": "Building Materials in Civil Engineering", "subtitle": "", "description": "The construction of buildings and structures relies on having a thorough understanding of building materials. Without this knowledge it would not be possible to build safe, efficient and long-lasting buildings, structures and dwellings. Building materials in civil engineering provides an overview of the complete range of building materials available to civil engineers and all those involved in the building and construction industries.<br><br>The book begins with an introductory chapter describing the basic properties of building materials. Further chapters cover the basic properties of building materials, air hardening cement materials, cement, concrete, building mortar, wall and roof materials, construction steel, wood, waterproof materials, building plastics, heat-insulating materials and sound-absorbing materials and finishing materials. Each chapter includes a series of questions, allowing readers to test the knowledge they have gained. A detailed appendix gives information on the testing of building materials.<br><br>With its distinguished editor and eminent editorial committee, Building materials in civil engineering is a standard introductory reference book on the complete range of building materials. It is aimed at students of civil engineering, construction engineering and allied courses including water supply and drainage engineering. It also serves as a source of essential background information for engineers and professionals in the civil engineering and construction sector.Provides an overview of the complete range of building materials available to civil engineers and all those involved in the building and construction industriesExplores the basic properties of building materials featuring air hardening cement materials, wall and roof materials and sound-absorbing materialsEach chapter includes a series of questions, allowing readers to test the knowledge they have gained", "author": "Haimei Zhang", "slug": "building-materials-in-civil-engineering-297819-9781845699567", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781845699567.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297819", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297819/building-materials-in-civil-engineering-297819-9781845699567", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC009020", "253" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845699550", "EISBN13": "9781845699567", "EISBN10": "1845699564" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026364930" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297818", "attributes": { "name": "Service Life Estimation and Extension of Civil Engineering Structures", "subtitle": "", "description": "Service life estimation is an area of growing importance in civil engineering both for determining the remaining service life of civil engineering structures and for designing new structural systems with well-defined periods of functionality. Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures provides valuable information on the development and use of newer and more durable materials and methods of construction, as well as the development and use of new techniques of estimating service life.<br><br>Part one discusses using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to extend the service-life of civil engineering structures. It considers the key issues in the use of FRP composites, examines the possibility of extending the service life of structurally deficient and deteriorating concrete structures and investigates the uncertainties of using FRP composites in the rehabilitation of civil engineering structures. Part two discusses estimating the service life of civil engineering structures including modelling service life and maintenance strategies and probabilistic methods for service life estimation. It goes on to investigate non-destructive evaluation and testing (NDE/NDT) as well as databases and knowledge-based systems for service life estimation of rehabilitated civil structures and pipelines.<br><br>With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures is an invaluable resource to academics, civil engineers, construction companies, infrastructure providers and all those with an interest in improving the service life, safety and reliability of civil engineering structures.A single source of information on the service life of reinforced concrete and fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) rehabilitated structuresExamines degradation mechanisms in composites for rehabilitation considering uncertainties in FRP reliabilityProvides an overview of probabilistic methods for rehabilitation and service life estimation of corroded structures", "author": "Vistasp M. Karbhari, L S Lee", "slug": "service-life-estimation-and-extension-of-civil-engineering-structures-297818-9780857090928", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857090928.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297818", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297818/service-life-estimation-and-extension-of-civil-engineering-structures-297818-9780857090928", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC005000", "253" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845693985", "EISBN13": "9780857090928", "EISBN10": "0857090925" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026362160" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297817", "attributes": { "name": "Understanding and Mitigating Ageing in Nuclear Power Plants", "subtitle": "Materials and Operational Aspects of Plant Life Management (PLIM)", "description": "Plant life management (PLiM) is a methodology focussed on the safety-first management of nuclear power plants over their entire lifetime. It incorporates and builds upon the usual periodic safety reviews and licence renewals as part of an overall framework designed to assist plant operators and regulators in assessing the operating conditions of a nuclear power plant, and establishing the technical and economic requirements for safe, long-term operation.<br><br>Understanding and mitigating ageing in nuclear power plants critically reviews the fundamental ageing-degradation mechanisms of materials used in nuclear power plant structures, systems and components (SSC), along with their relevant analysis and mitigation paths, as well as reactor-type specific PLiM practices. Obsolescence and other less obvious ageing-related aspects in nuclear power plant operation are also examined in depth.<br><br>Part one introduces the reader to the role of nuclear power in the global energy mix, and the importance and relevance of plant life management for the safety regulation and economics of nuclear power plants. Key ageing degradation mechanisms and their effects in nuclear power plant systems, structures and components are reviewed in part two, along with routes taken to characterise and analyse the ageing of materials and to mitigate or eliminate ageing degradation effects. Part three reviews analysis, monitoring and modelling techniques applicable to the study of nuclear power plant materials, as well as the application of advanced systems, structures and components in nuclear power plants. Finally, Part IV reviews the particular ageing degradation issues, plant designs, and application of plant life management (PLiM) practices in a range of commercial nuclear reactor types.<br><br>With its distinguished international team of contributors, Understanding and mitigating ageing in nuclear power plants is a standard reference for all nuclear plant designers, operators, and nuclear safety and materials professionals and researchers.Introduces the reader to the role of nuclear power in the global energy mixReviews the fundamental ageing-degradation mechanisms of materials used in nuclear power plant structures, systems and components (SSC)Examines topics including elimination of ageing effects, plant design, and the application of plant life management (PLiM) practices in a range of commercial nuclear reactor types", "author": "Philip G Tipping", "slug": "understanding-and-mitigating-ageing-in-nuclear-power-plants-297817-9781845699956", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781845699956.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297817", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297817/understanding-and-mitigating-ageing-in-nuclear-power-plants-297817-9781845699956", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC028000", "720" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845695118", "EISBN13": "9781845699956", "EISBN10": "1845699955" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026365160" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297816", "attributes": { "name": "Improving Comfort in Clothing", "subtitle": "", "description": "Wear comfort has been listed as the most important property of clothing demanded by users and consumers according to recent studies. A fundamental understanding of human comfort and a knowledge of how to design textiles and garments to maximise comfort for the wearer is therefore essential in the clothing industry. Improving comfort in clothing reviews the latest developments in the manufacturing of comfortable apparel and discusses methods of improving it in various articles of clothing.The book begins by outlining the fundamentals of human comfort in clothing, from the human perception of comfort in apparel and factors which affect it such as the properties of fibres and fabrics, to laboratory testing, analysing and predicting of the comfort properties of textiles. Part two discusses methods of improving comfort in apparel, from controlling thermal comfort and managing moisture, to enhancing body movement comfort in various garments. Part three reviews methods of improving comfort whilst maintaining function in specific types of clothing such as protective garments, sports wear and cold weather clothingThe international team of contributors to Improving comfort in clothing has produced a unique overview of numerous aspects of clothing comfort, provides an excellent resource for researchers and designers in the clothing industry. It will also be beneficial for academics researching wear comfort.Reviews the latest developments in the manufacturing of comfortable apparel and discusses methods of improving fit in various articles of clothingAn overview of how to design textiles and garments to maximise comfort begins with factors affecting comfort and properties of fibres and fabrics that contribute to human comfortImprovements in thermal and tactile comfort and moisture management are explored featuring developments in textile surfaces", "author": "Guowen Song", "slug": "improving-comfort-in-clothing-297816-9780857090645", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857090645.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297816", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297816/improving-comfort-in-clothing-297816-9780857090645", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC020000", "259" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845695392", "EISBN13": "9780857090645", "EISBN10": "085709064X" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026371465" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297815", "attributes": { "name": "Determining Mycotoxins and Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Food and Feed", "subtitle": "", "description": "Mycotoxins - toxic secondary metabolites produced by mycotoxigenic fungi pose a significant risk to the food chain. Indeed, they may be the most hazardous of all food contaminants in terms of chronic toxicity and legislative limits on their levels in food and feed continue to be developed worldwide. Rapid and reliable methods for the determination of both mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in food and feed are therefore essential. This book reviews current and emerging methods in this area.Part one focuses on the essentials of mycotoxin determination, covering sampling, sample preparation and clean-up and key determination techniques, such as chromatographic separation, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and immunochemical methods. Part two then goes on to describe quality assurance, official methods and performance criteria for determining mycotoxins in food and feed. Topics covered include laboratory accreditation, method validation and measurement uncertainty. The development and analysis of biomarkers for mycotoxins are discussed in part three. Individual chapters focus on detecting exposure in humans and animals. Part four is concerned with the processes involved in determining mycotoxigenic fungi in food and feed. It also describes the identification of genes and gene clusters involved in mycotoxin synthesis, as well as DNA barcoding of toxigenic fungi. Finally, part five explores some of the emerging methods for mycotoxin analysis, ranging from bio-sensing to spectroscopic techniques.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Determining mycotoxins and mycotoxigenic fungi in food and feed is a standard reference for all those concerned with reducing mycotoxin contamination in the food chain.Focuses on the essentials of mycotoxin determination, covering sampling, sample preparation, clean-up and key determination techniquesDocuments quality assurance and official methods and performance criteria for determining mycotoxins in food and feedExplores the processes of determining mycotoxigenic fungi in food and feed including the identification of genes and gene clusters", "author": "Sarah De Saeger", "slug": "determining-mycotoxins-and-mycotoxigenic-fungi-in-food-and-feed-297815-9780857090973", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857090973.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297815", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297815/determining-mycotoxins-and-mycotoxigenic-fungi-in-food-and-feed-297815-9780857090973", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC012000", "720" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845696740", "EISBN13": "9780857090973", "EISBN10": "0857090976" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026347268" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297814", "attributes": { "name": "Towards A Semantic Web", "subtitle": "Connecting Knowledge in Academic Research", "description": "This book addresses the question of how knowledge is currently documented, and may soon be documented in the context of what it calls semantic publishing. This takes two forms: a more narrowly and technically defined semantic web; as well as a broader notion of semantic publishing. This book examines the ways in which knowledge is represented in journal articles and books. By contrast, it goes on to explore the potential impacts of semantic publishing on academic research and authorship. It sets this in the context of changing knowledge ecologies: the way research is done; the way knowledge is represented and; the modes of knowledge access used by researchers, students and the general public.Provides an introduction to the semantic web and semantic publishing for readers outside the field of computer scienceDiscusses the relevance of the semantic web and semantic publishing more broadly, and its application to academic researchExamines the changing ecologies of knowledge production", "author": "Bill Cope, Mary Kalantzis, Liam Magee", "slug": "towards-a-semantic-web-297814-9781780631745-bill-cope-mary-kalantzis-liam-magee", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781780631745.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297814", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297814/towards-a-semantic-web-297814-9781780631745-bill-cope-mary-kalantzis-liam-magee", "bisac_codes": [ "LAN025030", "260" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843346012", "EISBN13": "9781780631745", "EISBN10": "178063174X" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026347453" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297813", "attributes": { "name": "Tribology for Engineers", "subtitle": "A Practical Guide", "description": "Tribology for engineers discusses recent research and applications of principles of friction, wear and lubrication, and provides the fundamentals and advances in tribology for modern industry. The book examines tribology with special emphasis on surface topography, wear of materials and lubrication, and includes dedicated coverage on the fundamentals of micro and nanotribology. The book serves as a valuable reference for academics, tribology and materials researchers, mechanical, physics and materials engineers and professionals in related industries with tribology.Edited and written by highly knowledgeable and well-respected researchers in the fieldExamines recent research and applications of friction, wear and lubricationHighlights advances and future trends in the industry", "author": "J. Paulo Davim, J Paulo Davim", "slug": "tribology-for-engineers-297813-9780857091444", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857091444.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297813", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297813/tribology-for-engineers-297813-9780857091444", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC068000", "253" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9780857091147", "EISBN13": "9780857091444", "EISBN10": "0857091441" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026347122" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297812", "attributes": { "name": "Student Feedback", "subtitle": "The Cornerstone to an Effective Quality Assurance System in Higher Education", "description": "In recent years, student feedback has appeared at the forefront of higher education quality. In particular, the issues of effectiveness and the use of student feedback to affect improvement in higher education teaching and learning, and also other areas of student tertiary experience. Despite this, there has been a relative lack of academic literature, especially in book format, focusing on the experiences of academics, higher education leaders and managers with expertise in this area. This comprehensive book addresses this gap.<br><br>With contributions by experts in the area of higher education quality (academics, higher education leaders and managers) from a range of countries the book is concerned with the practices and theory of evaluation in higher education quality, in particular the issue of student feedback.Experiences from interaction experts in the fieldPractical applicationsA resource guide that can be utilized in the higher education sector", "author": "Chenicheri Sid Nair, Patricie Mertova", "slug": "student-feedback-297812-9781780632582", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781780632582.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297812", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297812/student-feedback-297812-9781780632582", "bisac_codes": [ "EDU001000", "262" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843345732", "EISBN13": "9781780632582", "EISBN10": "1780632584" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026348883" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297811", "attributes": { "name": "China 2020", "subtitle": "The Next Decade for the Peoples Republic of China", "description": "This book presents eight separate essays and provides the reader with a unique perspective and objective judgement of where China will stand by the end of the current decade. It is suitable reading for foreign policy practitioners, academics and anyone interested in one of the worlds fastest-developing countries. The eight essays cover the following topics: Chinas internal politics; Chinas military; Chinas economy; Chinas international image and its international relations; Chinas legal development and Chinas western regional development plans. China 2020 assesses where these issues stand today and highlights their likely trajectory over the following decade. A unique feature of this book is that it looks in particular at the policy impact, both for China and other countries, and all the most and least likely outcomes for Chinas development in these areas.Concentrates on the practical policy impacts and the expected outcomes each of the above areas will haveDeals with issues like the opening up of Chinas undeveloped western area. A subject with little coverage in other mainstream books on ChinaTakes a short to mid-term view of Chinas development, so that the period is highly definable and the contours of what might happen are already clear", "author": "Kerry Brown", "slug": "china-2020-297811-9781780632780", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781780632780.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297811", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297811/china-2020-297811-9781780632780", "bisac_codes": [ "BUS000000", "261" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843346319", "EISBN13": "9781780632780", "EISBN10": "1780632789" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026349399" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297810", "attributes": { "name": "Managing Image Collections", "subtitle": "A Practical Guide", "description": "This book explores issues surrounding all aspects of visual collection management, taken from real-world experience in creating management systems and digitizing core content. Readers will gain the knowledge to manage the digitization process from beginning to end, assess and define the needs of their particular project, and evaluate digitization options. Additionally, they will select strategies which best meet current and future needs, acquire the knowledge to select the best images for digitization, and understand the legal issues surrounding digitization of visual collections.Offers practical information for the busy information professionalConcentrates solely on image managementFocuses on unique needs of born digital and digitized images", "author": "Margot Note", "slug": "managing-image-collections-297810-9781780630564-margot-note", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781780630564.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297810", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297810/managing-image-collections-297810-9781780630564-margot-note", "bisac_codes": [ "LAN025020", "260" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843345992", "EISBN13": "9781780630564", "EISBN10": "1780630565" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026347836" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297809", "attributes": { "name": "Case Studies in Novel Food Processing Technologies", "subtitle": "Innovations in Processing, Packaging, and Predictive Modelling", "description": "Novel food processing technologies have significant potential to improve product quality and process efficiency. Commercialisation of new products and processes brings exciting opportunities and interesting challenges. Case studies in novel food processing technologies provides insightful, first-hand experiences of many pioneering experts involved in the development and commercialisation of foods produced by novel processing technologies.<br><br>Part one presents case studies of commercial products preserved with the leading nonthermal technologies of high pressure processing and pulsed electric field processing. Part two broadens the case histories to include alternative novel techniques, such as dense phase carbon dioxide, ozone, ultrasonics, cool plasma, and infrared technologies, which are applied in food preservation sectors ranging from fresh produce, to juices, to disinfestation. Part three covers novel food preservation techniques using natural antimicrobials, novel food packaging technologies, and oxygen depleted storage techniques. Part four contains case studies of innovations in retort technology, microwave heating, and predictive modelling that compare thermal versus non-thermal processes, and evaluate an accelerated 3-year challenge test.<br><br>With its team of distinguished editors and international contributors, Case studies in novel food processing technologies is an essential reference for professionals in industry, academia, and government involved in all aspects of research, development and commercialisation of novel food processing technologies.Provides insightful, first-hand experiences of many pioneering experts involved in the development and commercialisation of foods produced by novel processing technologiesPresents case studies of commercial products preserved with the leading nonthermal technologies of high pressure processing and pulsed electric field processingFeatures alternative novel techniques, such as dense phase carbon dioxide, ozone, ultrasonics, cool plasma, and infrared technologies utilised in food preservation sectors", "author": "C J Doona", "slug": "case-studies-in-novel-food-processing-technologies-297809-9780857090713", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9780857090713.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297809", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297809/case-studies-in-novel-food-processing-technologies-297809-9780857090713", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC012000", "720" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845695514", "EISBN13": "9780857090713", "EISBN10": "0857090712" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026348305" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297808", "attributes": { "name": "Recovery, Reframing, and Renewal", "subtitle": "Surviving an Information Science Career Crisis in a Time of Change", "description": "This book examines the difficulties confronting information professionals who, due to financial downturns, technological change, or personal crises, are forced to re-evaluate their career options. It is divided between a case study (based on the authors own experiences) of career dislocation and eventual career renewal, and several sections that offer pragmatic advice on how to recover from job loss, conduct a skills assessment and develop a practical job search strategy. The author, with honesty, confronts the serious and sometimes troubling psychological and professional consequences of layoffs and job burnout. This book presents an overall positive outlook on personal growth and the opportunities our new information environment holds.Provides the tools and resources that will help the reader decide on the best approach to re-start their careerPresents first-hand experience about the anxiety, hard work, and excitement that go into career renewalShines a light on the understanding of the various challenges that come with working in multiple library environments", "author": "Oliver Cutshaw", "slug": "recovery-reframing-and-renewal-297808-9781780632728-oliver-cutshaw", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781780632728.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297808", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297808/recovery-reframing-and-renewal-297808-9781780632728-oliver-cutshaw", "bisac_codes": [ "LAN025000", "260" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843346326", "EISBN13": "9781780632728", "EISBN10": "178063272X" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026349911" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297807", "attributes": { "name": "Optical Switches", "subtitle": "Materials and Design", "description": "Optical communication using optical fibres as the transmission medium is essential to handling the massive growth of both telecom and datacom traffic. To fully realize the potential bandwidth available on these optical fibres, other components of the optical network system have to be developed, ranging from detectors and multiplexers to buffers and switches. This book addresses the different technologies which can be applied to switching optical signals.An optical switch functions by selectively switching an optical signal delivered through an optical fibre or in an integrated optical circuit to another. Several methods are available and each relies on a different physical mechanism for its operation. The various physical mechanisms used are discussed in the main chapters in the book which cover electro-optical, thermo-optical, micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS)-based and semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA)-based optical switches. The book also covers switching based on optical nonlinear effects, liquid and photonic crystal optical switches as well as fibre, holographic, quantum optical and other types of optical switches. Each chapter discusses the choice of materials, fabrication techniques and key issues in switch design.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Optical switches: materials and design is a standard reference for the telecommunications industry and those researching this important topic.Reviews this commercially significant area of research and addresses the different technologies which can be applied to switching optical signalsProvides a balanced look at the developments which can be defined as key trends in optical switchesMajor optical switches including electro-optical, thermo optical and magneto-optical switches are discussed and the respective theory and principles of each explored", "author": "S J Chua, B Li", "slug": "optical-switches-297807-9780857090416", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857090416.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297807", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297807/optical-switches-297807-9780857090416", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC030000", "257" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845695798", "EISBN13": "9780857090416", "EISBN10": "0857090410" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026362698" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297806", "attributes": { "name": "E-books in Academic Libraries", "subtitle": "", "description": "Written from the perspective of a librarian, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the impact of e-books on academic libraries. The author discusses advantages to both researchers and librarians and provides current examples of innovative uses of e-books in academic contexts. This book reviews the current situation in e-book publishing, and describes problems in managing e-books in libraries caused by the variety of purchase models and varying formats available, and the lack of standardisation. It discusses solutions for providing access and maintaining bibliographic control, looks at various initiatives to publicise and promote e-books, and compares e-book usage surveys to track changes in user preferences and behaviour over the last decade. E-books have already had a huge impact on academic libraries, and major advances in technology will bring further changes. There is a need for collaboration between libraries and publishers. The book concludes with reflections on the future of e-books in academic libraries.Describes how e-books have changed library services and how they have enabled academic libraries to align with the e-learning initiatives of their universitiesDiscusses problems with e-book collection development and management and lists examples of solutionsExamines trends in user behaviour and acceptance of e-books", "author": "Ksenija Mincic-Obradovic", "slug": "e-books-in-academic-libraries-297806-9781780630502-ksenija-mincic-obradovic", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9781780630502.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297806", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297806/e-books-in-academic-libraries-297806-9781780630502-ksenija-mincic-obradovic", "bisac_codes": [ "LAN025020", "260" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843345862", "EISBN13": "9781780630502", "EISBN10": "1780630506" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026348940" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297805", "attributes": { "name": "Libraries for Users", "subtitle": "Services in Academic Libraries", "description": "This book reviews the quality and evolution of academic library services. It revises service trends offered by academic libraries and the challenge of enhancing traditional ones such as: catalogues, repositories and digital collections, learning resources centres, virtual reference services, information literacy and 2.0 tools.Studies the role of the university library in the new educational environment of higher educationRethinks libraries in academic contextRedefines roles for academic libraries", "author": "Luisa Alvite, Leticia Barrionuevo", "slug": "libraries-for-users-297805-9781780630519-luisa-alvite-leticia-barrionuevo", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9781780630519.png", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297805", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297805/libraries-for-users-297805-9781780630519-luisa-alvite-leticia-barrionuevo", "bisac_codes": [ "LAN025020", "260" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781843345954", "EISBN13": "9781780630519", "EISBN10": "1780630514" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026348834" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297804", "attributes": { "name": "Soft Computing in Textile Engineering", "subtitle": "", "description": "Soft computing refers to a collection of computational techniques which study, model and analyse complex phenomena. As many textile engineering problems are inherently complex in nature, soft computing techniques have often provided optimum solutions to these cases. Although soft computing has several facets, it mainly revolves around three techniques; artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms. The book is divided into five parts, covering the entire process of textile production, from fibre manufacture to garment engineering. These include soft computing techniques in yarn manufacture and modelling, fabric and garment manufacture, textile properties and applications and textile quality evaluation.Covers the entire process of textile production, from fibre manufacture to garment engineering including artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithmsExamines soft computing techniques in yarn manufacture and modelling, fabric and garment manufactureSpecifically reviews soft computing in relation to textile properties and applications featuring garment modelling and sewing machines", "author": "Abhijit Majumdar", "slug": "soft-computing-in-textile-engineering-297804-9780857090812", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9780857090812.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297804", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297804/soft-computing-in-textile-engineering-297804-9780857090812", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC055000", "253" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845696634", "EISBN13": "9780857090812", "EISBN10": "085709081X" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026364397" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297803", "attributes": { "name": "Minimization of Welding Distortion and Buckling", "subtitle": "Modelling and Implementation", "description": "Welding is a cost-effective and flexible method of fabricating large structures, but drawbacks such as residual stress, distortion and buckling must be overcome in order to optimize structural performance. Minimization of welding distortion and buckling provides a systematic overview of the methods of minimizing distortion and buckling in welded structures.<br><br>Following an introductory chapter, part one focuses on understanding welding stress and distortion, with chapters on such topics as computational welding mechanics, modelling the effect of phase transformations on welding stress and distortion and using computationally efficient reduced-solution methods to understand welding distortion. Part two covers different methods of minimizing welding distortion. Chapters discuss methods such as differential heating for minimizing distortion in welded stiffeners, dynamic thermal tensioning, reverse-side heating and ways of minimizing buckling such as weld cooling and hybrid laser arc welding.<br><br>With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Minimization of welding distortion and buckling is an essential reference for all welders and engineers involved in fabrication of metal end-products, as well as those in industry and academia with a research interest in the area.Provides a systematic overview of the methods of minimizing distortion and buckling in welded structuresFocuses on understanding welding stress and distortion featuring computational welding mechanics and modelling the effect of phase transformationsExplores different methods of minimizing welding distortion discussing differential heating and dynamic thermal tensioning", "author": "Pan Michaleris", "slug": "minimization-of-welding-distortion-and-buckling-297803-9780857092908", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857092908.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297803", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297803/minimization-of-welding-distortion-and-buckling-297803-9780857092908", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC040000", "253" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845696627", "EISBN13": "9780857092908", "EISBN10": "0857092901" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026358194" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297802", "attributes": { "name": "Nanostructured Metals and Alloys", "subtitle": "Processing, Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Applications", "description": "Tensile strength, fatigue strength and ductility are important properties of nanostructured metallic materials, which make them suitable for use in applications where strength or strength-to-weight ratios are important. Nanostructured metals and alloys reviews the latest technologies used for production of these materials, as well as recent advances in research into their structure and mechanical properties.<br><br>One of the most important issues facing nanostructured metals and alloys is how to produce them. Part one describes the different methods used to process bulk nanostructured metals and alloys, including chapters on severe plastic deformation, mechanical alloying and electrodeposition among others. Part two concentrates on the microstructure and properties of nanostructured metals, with chapters studying deformation structures such as twins, microstructure of ferrous alloys by equal channel angular processing, and characteristic structures of nanostructured metals prepared by plastic deformation. In part three, the mechanical properties of nanostructured metals and alloys are discussed, with chapters on such topics as strengthening mechanisms, nanostructured metals based on molecular dynamics computer simulations, and surface deformation. Part four focuses on existing and developing applications of nanostructured metals and alloys, covering topics such as nanostructured steel for automotives, steel sheet and nanostructured coatings by spraying.<br><br>With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Nanostructured metals and alloys is a standard reference for manufacturers of metal components, as well as those with an academic research interest in metals and materials with enhanced properties.", "author": "S H Whang", "slug": "nanostructured-metals-and-alloys-297802-9780857091123", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9780857091123.png", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297802", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297802/nanostructured-metals-and-alloys-297802-9780857091123", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC023000", "253" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845696702", "EISBN13": "9780857091123", "EISBN10": "0857091123" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026369476" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297801", "attributes": { "name": "Silicon-Germanium (SiGe) Nanostructures", "subtitle": "Production, Properties and Applications in Electronics", "description": "Nanostructured silicon-germanium (SiGe) opens up the prospects of novel and enhanced electronic device performance, especially for semiconductor devices. Silicon-germanium (SiGe) nanostructures reviews the materials science of nanostructures and their properties and applications in different electronic devices.<br><br>The introductory part one covers the structural properties of SiGe nanostructures, with a further chapter discussing electronic band structures of SiGe alloys. Part two concentrates on the formation of SiGe nanostructures, with chapters on different methods of crystal growth such as molecular beam epitaxy and chemical vapour deposition. This part also includes chapters covering strain engineering and modelling. Part three covers the material properties of SiGe nanostructures, including chapters on such topics as strain-induced defects, transport properties and microcavities and quantum cascade laser structures. In Part four, devices utilising SiGe alloys are discussed. Chapters cover ultra large scale integrated applications, MOSFETs and the use of SiGe in different types of transistors and optical devices.<br><br>With its distinguished editors and team of international contributors, Silicon-germanium (SiGe) nanostructures is a standard reference for researchers focusing on semiconductor devices and materials in industry and academia, particularly those interested in nanostructures.Reviews the materials science of nanostructures and their properties and applications in different electronic devicesAssesses the structural properties of SiGe nanostructures, discussing electronic band structures of SiGe alloysExplores the formation of SiGe nanostructuresfeaturing different methods of crystal growth such as molecular beam epitaxy and chemical vapour deposition", "author": "Y. Shiraki, N Usami", "slug": "silicon-germanium-sige-nanostructures-297801-9780857091420", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/cover_image/9780857091420.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297801", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297801/silicon-germanium-sige-nanostructures-297801-9780857091420", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC008000", "257" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845696894", "EISBN13": "9780857091420", "EISBN10": "0857091425" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026352800" } } } }, { "type": "Product", "id": "00010000297800", "attributes": { "name": "Non-Crimp Fabric Composites", "subtitle": "Manufacturing, Properties and Applications", "description": "Non-crimp fabric (NCF) composites are reinforced with mats of straight (non-crimped) fibres, giving them such advantages as strength, ease of handling and low manufacturing costs. Non-crimp fabric composites provides a comprehensive review of the use of NCF composites, their manufacture and applications in engineering.<br><br>Part one covers the manufacture of non-crimp fabrics, including also topics such as structural stitching and automated defect analysis. Part two goes on to discuss the manufacture of non-crimp fabric composites, with chapters covering such topics as deformability and permeability of NCF. Part three focuses on the properties of NCF composites, with chapters on stiffness and strength, damage progression and fatigue. Finally, part four covers the applications of NCF composites, including chapters on the aerospace and automotive industries as well as wind turbines and helicopter applications. The book concludes with a discussion of cost analysis of NCF composites in engineering applications.<br><br>With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Non-crimp fabric composites is an essential reference for composite manufacturers and structural and mechanical engineers in industries using NCF composites, as well as academics with a research interest in the field.Provides a comprehensive review of the use of NCF composites, their manufacture and applications in engineeringReviews the manufacture of non-crimp fabrics, including also topics such as structural stitching and automated defect analysisExamines the properties of NCF composites considering stiffness and strength, damage progression and fatigue", "author": "Stepan V Lomov", "slug": "non-crimp-fabric-composites-297800-9780857092533", "thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/9780857092533.jpg", "default_thumbnail_image": "//redshelf-images.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail/default_book_thumbnail.jpg", "product_type": "book", "product_id": "297800", "product_url": "/app/ecom/book/297800/non-crimp-fabric-composites-297800-9780857092533", "bisac_codes": [ "TEC055000", "257" ], "items_count": null, "identifiers": { "ISBN13": "9781845697624", "EISBN13": "9780857092533", "EISBN10": "0857092537" }, "drm": null, "cover_image": null, "default_cover_image": null, "book_type": null }, "relationships": { "lowest_offering": { "data": { "type": "offerings", "id": "00010026358590" } } } } ], "meta": { "pagination": { "page": 74256, "pages": 78420, "count": 1568383 } } }
Response Info
Default: None