Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002 there have been many changes in language teaching not least those associated with technological developments Despite such changes the same basic needs remain as far as teacher education is concerned Providing integrated & wide-ranging coverage of the topic this is the ideal book for those studying or practising language teaching or applied linguistics ...

Over the last ten years there has been a huge growth in the area of materials for design but most books on this subject deal with advanced semi-formed materials (that is materials sold as sheet rod tube etc) This book provides much-needed information on the raw materials & the low-down on how these can be used Organized into three sections embracing grown oil-based & mined materials each entry

Includes:: information on key features typical applications production processes & sustainability issues This fact-packed book will allow professional designers & students from a range of disciplines to understand in simple exciting visual terms the different qualities & features of materials

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Today's designers are often presented with a seemingly infinite number of creative choices with the ability to push their materials to the limits of what they can do Understanding these materials properly helps designers make inspired decisions in a practical & confident manner The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals is the one-stop resource for all design professionals providing comprehensive accurate information about the basic materials with which they work on a daily basis as well as a complete breakdown on new & exciting developments in high-tech materials Written by Rob Thompson this book comprises six main parts on all the major 'design' material groups These parts are then separated further into chapters that examine the properties of individual types of materials eg ' Iron' ' Steel' & ' Aluminium' In total there are nearly 100 material types featured each one supported by examples of how it can be used in a variety of industries an outline of its most desirable properties & details on its form & texture With 450 vibrant illustrations & a clear layout the design professional or student is presented with a long-term reference tool that tells them everything they need to know about the materials they use habitually with information delivered in a wholly unbiased & accessible manner ...

Materials Selection in Mechanical Design Fifth Edition describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials & section shapes available Extensively revised for this fifth edition the book is recognized as one of the leading materials selection texts providing a unique & innovative resource for students engineers & productindustrial designers ...

The study of materials is a major field of research that supports & drives innovation in technology Using modern scientific techniques materials scientists & engineers explore & manipulate materials & create new ones with remarkable strength & extraordinary optical & electrical properties In this Very Short Introduction Christopher Hall looks at a wide range of materials from steel wood & rubber to gold silicon & graphene describing how materials are used how their properties arise from their internal structure & how useful & novel things are made from them He concludes by looking at how the global scale of materials consumption now threatens the goal of sustainability ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Presents an introduction to engaging math & science experiences for early childhood & early elementary education programs & provides an organized sequential approach to creating a developmentally appropriate math & science curriculum 512 pages Charlesworth Rosalind (Weber State University) ...

Math Fluxx is all about the numbers Players use positive integers (whole numbers) in their quest to achieve a very mathematical goal — but it&s not just putting 4 & 2 together to achieve the 42 goal (for example) as Math Fluxx also features the Plan B Meta Rule Plan B puts special victory rules into play which give you a second way to win & require even more arithmetical acumen (eg " Plus Victory" lets you win if your keepers add up to the current goal) With Math Fluxx the fun is exponential! ...

With its fresh reader-friendly design MATHEMATICS FOR ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS 4E equips learners with a thorough understanding of essential algebra & trigonometry for electricity & electronics technology Well-illustrated information sharpens the reader's ability to think quantitatively predict results & troubleshoot effectively while problem sets for drill & practice reinforce comprehension To ensure mastery of the latest ideas & technology the book thoroughly explains all mathematical concepts symbols & formulas required by future technicians & technologists ...

This book reviews math topics relevant to non-mathematics students & scientists but which they may not have seen or studied for a while Almost every student or scientist will at some point run into mathematical formulas or ideas in scientific papers that may be hard to understand given that formal math education may be some years ago 233 pages 55 Tables color; 70 Illustrations color; 55 Illustrations black & white; XIII 233 p Maurits Natasha ...

In this new book from popular consultant & bestselling author Dr Nicki Newton you'll discover how to use Math Running Records to assess students' basic fact fluency & increase student achievement Like a GPS Math Running Records pinpoint exactly where students are in their understanding of basic math facts & then outline the next steps toward comprehensive fluency This practical book introduces a research-based framework to assess students' thinking & move them toward becoming confident proficient flexible mathematicians with a robust sense of numbers Topics include Learning how often to administer Math Running Records & how to strategically introduce them into your existing curriculum; Analyzing & interpreting Math Running Records for addition subtraction multiplication & division; Using the data gathered from Math Running Records to implement evidence-based research-driven instruction Evaluating students' speed accuracy flexibility & efficiency to help them attain computational fluency; Each chapter offers a variety of charts & tools that you can use in the classroom immediately & the strategies can easily be adapted for students at all levels of math fluency across grades K-8 Videos of sample running records are also available for download at httpsguidedmathwordpresscommath-running-records-videos ...