Technology - Professional

This is the go-to textbook for learning about the mechanics, planning, and control of robots in a unified way. Modern Robotics emphasises both the latest geometric techniques and algorithmic aspects of these three subjects, with accompanying software, video lectures, and numerous exercises.

Turn to this book if you want to learn about different types of circuits and their behavior. You will gain a deep and intuitive understanding of circuit operation, be exposed to advanced circuit designs, and learn to build analog and digital devices from first principles using basic components.

We all know South Africa has problems; we read about them in the newspapers, we see them on the streets and many people experience them in their daily lives. Fortunately, many of these problems can be solved using innovation and science.

A comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of industrial crystallization. Providing new industry-relevant information that has not been published before, and supported by real world case studies and worked examples, this is an ideal resource for students and industry practitioners alike.

This edition of Hillier's has been updated and undergone a full-colour revision featuring new photos and illustrations to engage those keen to learn the fundamentals of MVT and enhance their understanding of the core concepts whilst keeping the straightforward approach that is much admired in this authoritative manual.

Through visits to ancient mines and archaeological sites this book recaptures the ancient knowledge and technology used in indigenous mining and metallurgy. Experience the birth of African mining and great African empires and societies, while uncovering the exciting discoveries of iron, copper and later tin, bronze and gold work across Africa.

Featuring 40 chapters written by leading experts, this textbook covers a broad range of topics in integrated pest management, focused primarily on theory and concepts. It is complemented by two award winning websites, which emphasize specific IPM tactics, their application, and IPM case studies: Radcliffe's IPM World Textbook (http://ipmworld.umn.edu) and VegEdge (www.vegedge.umn.edu).

Laying to rest the common myths and misconceptions that surround ergonomics, this book gives an overview of cognitive as well as physical ergonomics. Design oriented, systems oriented, and results oriented, it provides the tools needed to solve systems problems and develop adequate design solutions.