42 products in Nonfiction Books

This book provides an introduction to the whole concept of intermodal freight transport, the means of delivering goods using two or more transport modes, recounting both European experience and UK developments and

A guide to the basics of Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet software package. Presented in the style of other "Made Simple" titles, the book aims to be easy to follow, free of unnecessary jargon

An introduction to tourism in South and South East Asia. There are contributions and case studies from around the region, and the work deals comprehensively with the implications of the Asian economic

For each material the logical design sequence is explained, with emphasis on the behaviour and practical design of the main elements of the building structure. Worked examples and diagrams are provided throughout.

A textbook designed specifically for the Level 2 NVQs in Electronics Servicing. Written in the light of the new EEB/City & Guilds Level 2 progression award for brown goods and commercial electronics,

This is a textbook for students tackling analogue electronics, that is tailored to BEng and HNC/D electronics courses.

Refrigeration Equipment is a clear, practical guide to the installation, testing and servicing of industrial and domestic refrigeration equipment. Refrigeration technicians, who are poorly provided with good reference material, will welcome the

Describes the response of structures to blast and ballistic loading. This text brings together the key elements of the loads produced from explosive sources, how they interact with structures and the way

The beauty therapist, increasingly called upon to administer massage, will welcome this manual. Its modern and practical approach will appeal to all who wish to improve their standard of massage. The physical

Presents an organised, comprehensive and easy to understand overview of the lighting design process. It covers every topic from the nature of light itself, through selecting the correct equipment, to preparing project

A collection of the first 52 columns written by David Taylor for "Computer Weekly" on IT in business. For each column he has kept notes on feedback, how the column was written,

A guide for anyone in audio and video circles to the many and varied subjects that are involved in the world of video. Based on articles in "Audio Media" magazine, the book

Providing information on Codecs, this book shows how they work, as well as their design and implementation. It helps the reader to prepare and distribute professional audio and video on any platform

The current and definitive reference broadcast engineers need! Compiled by leading international experts, this authoritative reference work covers every aspect of broadcast technology from camera to transmitter - encompassing subjects from analogue

This user-friendly text is for anyone who wants to learn more about Sony DVCAM, to determine what equipment to use, how various models compare and how to use each of them.

The "Hands On" Manual for Cinematographers contains a wealth of information, theory, diagrams and tables on all aspects of cinematography. Widely recognised as the "Cinematographer's Bible" the book is organised in a