Have you ever wondered how it's possible to build a skyscraper a big bridge a jumbo jet or a cruise liner? Everything has structure Structure is the difference between a random pile of components & a fully functional object Through structure the parts connect to make the whole Natural structures vary from the very smallest part of an atom to the entire cosmology of the universe Man-made structures include buildings bridges dams ships aeroplanes rockets trains cars & fair-ground rides & all forms of artefacts even large artistic sculptures The wide range of different industries in which structural engineers work

Includes:: construction transport manufacturing & aerospace In this Very Short Introduction David Blockley explores in non-technical language what structural engineering is all about including examples ranging from the Shard in London & the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to jumbo jets like the A380 & the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner 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

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Unlike other packaging titles which simply provide templates to copy this book enables designers of all packaging types to create 3-D packaging forms that are specific to their needs rather than based on an existing design It teaches a simple net construction system a one-piece 2-D configuration of card seen when a 3-D package is opened out & flattened which enables the designer to create a huge number of very strong 3-D packaging forms that are both practical & imaginative Each chapter concludes with photographs & net drawings of 610 creative examples of packaging designs made using the principles outlined in the preceding chapter Structural Packaging gives the reader an understanding of the underlying principles of packaging construction & the technical knowledge & confidence to develop a greater number of their own unusual & innovative designs than any comparable book ...

Mastering the essentials of anatomy physiology & even medical terminology has never been easier! Using simple conversational language & vivid animations & illustrations Structure & Function of the Body 15th Edition walks readers through the normal structure & function of the human body & what the body does to maintain homeostasis Conversational & clear writing style makes content easy to read & understand Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings & photos Clear View of the Human Body is a unique full-color semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male & female) in layers Animation Direct callouts direct readers to Evolve for an animation about a specific topic Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics & guide readers on how to best use book features to their advantage Special boxes such as Health & Well-Being boxes Clinical Application boxes Research & Trends boxes & more help readers apply what they have learned to their future careers in health care & science NEW! Language of Science & Medicine section in each chapter

Includes:: key terms word parts & pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters illustrations & review questions reflect the most current information available NEW! High quality animations for the Animation Direct feature clarify physiological processes & provide a realistic foundation of underlying structures & functions NEW! Simplified chapter titles provide clarity in the table of contents NEW! Division of cells & tissues into two separate chapters improves reader comprehension & reduces text anxiety

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Mastering the essentials of anatomy physiology & even medical terminology has never been easier! Using simple conversational language & vivid animations & illustrations Structure & Function of the Body 15th Edition walks readers through the normal structure & function of the human body & what the body does to maintain homeostasis Plus this new edition also features new Language of Science & Medicine sections that introduce readers to important medical terminology as it corresponds to anatomy & physiology If you're looking for a solid understanding of structures functions & descriptions of the body then look no further than this dynamic text Conversational & clear writing style makes content easy to read & understand Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings & photos Clear View of the Human Body is a unique full-color semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male & female) in layers Animation Direct callouts direct readers to Evolve for an animation about a specific topic Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics & guide readers on how to best use book features to their advantage Special boxes such as Health & Well-Being boxes Clinical Application boxes Research & Trends boxes & more help readers apply what they have learned to their future careers in health care & science Questions for review are found throughout the chapters & cover critical thinking open-ended fill-in-the-blank matching multiple-choice & other question formats Chapter outlines objectives & outline summaries offer readers easy ways to organize & prioritize content NEW! Language of Science & Medicine section in each chapter

Includes:: key terms word parts & pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters illustrations & review questions reflect the most current information available NEW! High quality animations for the Animation Direct feature clarify physiological processes & provide a realistic foundation of underlying structures & functions NEW! Simplified chapter titles provide clarity in the table of contents NEW! Division of cells & tissues into two separate chapters improves reader comprehension & reduces text anxiety

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This highly readable popular textbook for upper undergraduates & graduates comprehensively covers the fundamentals of crystallography & symmetry applying these concepts to a large range of materials New to this edition are more streamlined coverage of crystallography additional coverage of magnetic point group symmetry & updated material on extraterrestrial minerals & rocks New exercises at the end of chapters plus over 500 additional exercises available online allow students to check their understanding of key concepts & put into practice what they have learnt Over 400 illustrations within the text help students visualise crystal structures & more abstract mathematical objects supporting more difficult topics like point group symmetries Historical & biographical sections add colour & interest by giving an insight into those who have contributed significantly to the field Supplementary online material

Includes:: password-protected solutions over 100 crystal structure data files & Powerpoints of figures from the book

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This book showcases fifty-five structured analytic techniques-five new to this edition-that represent the most current best practices in intelligence law enforcement homeland security & business analysis With much more depth detail & utility than existing handbooks each technique is clearly & systematically explained Logically organized & richly illustrated & with spiral binding & tabs that separate techniques into categories this book is an easy-to-use comprehensive reference ...

Structuring Drama Work is the only drama resource that explores 100 dramatic conventions & techniques & provides ideas for how to practise them This book explains dramatic conventions & what they do explores how dramatic techniques can be used provides cultural connections & global contexts &

Includes:: examples of the techniques in the context of plays & texts The compact size & simple format make this book convenient & easy to use Suitable for IGCSE (R) students up to A Level IB Diploma & beyond this resource will give inspiration & ideas to students & save teachers valuable planning time by providing numerous examples in a global context

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Personal recollections newspaper articles new photos & material from the archives detailing the lives of women in Halifax from 1800-1950 through a fascinating period of massive social change & cataclysmic world events 176 pages 25 black & white illustrations Fairfax Helena ...

Every year on 11 September Catalonia celebrates its Diada its National Day But the Diada of 2012 was like none other as an enormous crowd calling for Catalan independence took over the heart of Barcelona Despite the carnival-like atmosphere that day the people were very serious about their demands On the back of this show of force Catalonia's governing politicians turned secessionist claims into a new headache for a government in Madrid that had only just survived a near-meltdown of Spain's financial system Four years later the separatist challenge has neither come to fruition nor faded away This book looks at how & why Catalan separatism reached the top of Spain's political agenda as well as its connection to the broader European malaise generated by flawed political responses to financial & other crises Through extensive travel & reporting as well as over fifty interviews with leading Catalan personalities Raphael Minder explains how Catalans feel about their economy history & culture & how secessionist forces have tried to reshape Catalan identity ...