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by William D. Callister

Published by:  Wiley; 6 edition (July 26, 2002)

Book Info
Presents the fundamentals of materials and engineering on a level appropriate for college students. Deals with metallic materials and their alloys, ceramic materials, polymers, and composites. New updated third edition. DLC: Materials. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
The latest edition of this bestselling textbook treats the important properties of three primary types of material--metals, ceramics, polymers--as well as composites. Describes the relationships that exist between the structural elements of these materials and their characteristics. Emphasizes mechanical behavior and failure along with techniques used to improve the mechanical and failure properties in terms of alteration of structural elements. Individual chapters discuss each of the corrosion, electrical, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties plus economic, environmental, and societal issues. Features a design component which includes design examples, case studies, and design type problems and questions.--This text refers to the Software edition.

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by Jayne Parsons (Editor), Barbara Taylor

Published by:  DK CHILDREN (October 1, 2000)

The ultimate pictorial reference book of the animal world by the number one children's reference publisher.

A Trail of Discovery: How slowly does a sloth move? What's inside a camel's hump? Why can't a snake shut its eyes? Which fish can climb trees? The Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia answers thousands of intriguing questions about the animal kingdom and provides a fascinating insight into animal behavior, instincts, and survival. Magnificent Photography: Lavishly illustrated with dramatic close-up and time-lapse photography, the Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia brings the animal world vividly to life- watch a frog leap through the air, a moth hatch from its pupa, a snake constrict its prey, and stag beetles in combat. Magnificent full page environment shots also display animals in their natural habitat, from the barren wastes of the Sahara to the tropical lagoons of the Great Barrier Reef. Essential Reference For Home and School: A clear alphabetical arrangement makes it simple to look up each kind of animal, while a fact packed introductory section explains animal classification, adaptation, migration, and conservation issues. Fact boxes and at-a-glance scale indicators provide essential data on individual species, and step-by-step sequences home in on incredible detail. The Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia is fully cross-referenced to guide the reader to related entries and topics, with an extensive index, and an accessible glossary.

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by Ring Carde, Vincent H. Resh

Published by:  Academic Press (February 21, 2003)

The Encyclopedia of Insects is a comprehensive work devoted to all aspects of insects, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management. Articles provide definitive facts about all insects from aphids, beetles and butterflies to weevils and yellowjackets.

Insects are beautiful and dreadful, ravenous pests and devastating disease vectors, resilient and resistant to eradication, and the source of great benefit and great loss for civilization. Important for ecosystem health, they have influenced the evolution of other life forms on our planet including humans. Anyone interested in insects, from university professors and researchers to high school students preparing a report, will find The Encyclopedia of Insects an indispensable volume for insect information.

• An unprecedented collection in 1,276 pages covering every important aspect of insects 
• Presents 270 original articles, thoroughly peer reviewed and edited for consistency
• Features 1,000 figures and tables, including 500 full-color photographs
• Includes the latest information contributed by 250 experts in 17 countries
• Designed to save research time with a full glossary, 1,700 cross-references, and 3,000 bibliographic entries