Cradle-to-grave analyses are becoming the norm, as an increasing amount of corporations and government agencies are basing their procurement decisions not only on initial costs but also on life cycle costs. And while life cycle costing has been covered in journals and conference proceedings, few, if any, books have gathered this information into an easily accessible resource. Eliminating the need to consult many different sources, Life Cycle Costing for Engineers brings together up-to-date li...

Now fully updated in its fourth edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in science education. Aiming to encourage and assist professionals with the process of reflection in the science classroom, the new edition re-examines the latest advances in the field and changes to the curriculum, and explores the use of mobile technology and coding, and its impact on ICT in s...

We live in an era where people live longer but also suffer from more chronic illnesses. Yet these two issues present not only significant challenges to healthcare professionals, but also governments seeking cost-effective ways to manage their health and social care budgets. Encouraging people to live healthier lifestyles is, therefore, a fundamental issue for both those at risk as well as for society as a whole.

This is the first textbook to present not only the theoretical foundations that e...

First published in 1991, Human Sectional Anatomy set new standards for the quality of cadaver sections and accompanying radiological images. Now in its fourth edition, this unsurpassed quality remains and is further enhanced by the addition of new material. The superb full-colour cadaver sections are compared with CT and MRI images, with accompanying, labelled, line diagrams.

Many of the radiological images have been replaced with new examples for this latest edition, captured using the most ...

This concise, beautifully illustrated book provides a convenient introduction to the basic science of medical microbiology and how this relates to clinical practice. Expanded from the prize-winning first edition to cover virology and parasitology in addition to bacteriology, this second editions explains the essentials of microbial infection and continues to provide a sound basis for developing logical diagnostic and management strategies, including the critical area of antibiotic usage. Sect...

This book provides an easy insight into the essentials of cybersecurity, even if you have a non-technical background. You may be a business person keen to understand this important subject area or an information security specialist looking to update your knowledge.

‘The world has changed more in the past 10 years than in any 10 year period in human history... Technology is no longer a peripheral servant, it shapes our daily lives. Companies that can use technology wisely and well are boomin...

Woningbouw uit de reeks Bouwmethoden behandelt het samenstellen van de casco's in de seriematige woningbouw: stapelbouw, gietbouw, montagebouw prefab beton en montagebouw houtskeletbouw.

Dit deel geeft een overzicht van in ons land toegepaste woningbouwmethoden en enige achtergrondinformatie over de ontwikkeling die de sociale woningbouw heeft doorgemaakt.

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Sociale complexiteit vraagt veel van mensen, zeker als de claims vanuit de samenleving, het beleid, de burgers ook nog eens veeleisender worden. Niet ieder mens vindt zijn weg in een wereld waar het aankomt om zichzelf te positioneren en makkelijk te verbinden. Sociale kwetsbaarheid is een sluipend, toenemend probleem van onze tijd. Onze systemen en aanpakken zijn vaak nog te veel gericht op emancipatie, gelijkheid en landelijke aanpakken.

Sociale professionals zoals maatschappelijk werkers,...