The aim of the book is to be a reference book in automotive technology, as far as automotive chassis (i.e. everything that is inside a vehicle except the engine and the body) is concerned. The book is a result of a decade of work heavily sponsored by the FIAT group (who supplied material, together with other automotive companies, and sponsored the work).

The first volume deals with the design of automotive components and the second volume treats the various aspects of the design of a vehicle ...

This comprehensive overview of chassis technology presents an up-to-date picture for vehicle construction and design engineers in education and industry. The book acts as an introduction to the engineering design of the automobile's fundamental mechanical systems. Clear text and first class diagrams are used to relate basic engineering principles to the particular requirements of the chassis.

In addition, the 2nd edition of 'The Automotive Chassis' has a new author team and has been completel...

Sustainable development, the circular economy and environmental issues are at the forefront of public and Government concern. The field of green chemistry aims to provide environmentally benign products from sustainable resources, using processes that do not harm people or the environment at the same time as helping solve key societal problems such as climate change. Updated throughout, this third edition features an expanded section on legislation, a revised chapter on measurement, and a com...

Steeds meer organisaties proberen de slag te maken van het werken vanuit het systeem naar het werken vanuit de bedoeling. Maar dat is in de praktijk nog niet zo gemakkelijk.

Na zijn bestseller 'Verdraaide organisaties' zet Wouter Hart in 'Anders Vasthouden' de volgende stap. Hij beschrijft met talloze voorbeelden en metaforen negen sleutels die de lezer handvatten bieden bij:

* het leren sturen vanuit de bedoeling;

* het vergroten van eigenaarschap;

* het vormgeven van ondersteunende systemen.

Wel...

Objective Proficiency Second edition provides official preparation for the revised 2013 Cambridge English: Proficiency exam, also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). A variety of challenging, lively topics provide thorough training in exam skills and high-level language development. Each unit contains three double-page lessons ensuring flexibility, even pacing and progress.

Interactive software, downloadable from a URL in the Student's Book, provides activities for practice ...

Comprehensively covers the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics with application to automotive mechatronics. Presents a number of different design, analysis and implementation considerations related to automobiles, including power requirements, converters, performance, fuel consumption and vehicle dynamic models.Covers the dynamics, modeling and control of not only the entire vehicle system, but also of key elements of the vehicle such as transmissions, and hybrid systems integration. Includes ex...

The latest edition of the leading automotive engineering reference In the newly revised Eleventh Edition of the Bosch Automotive Handbook, a team of accomplished automotive experts delivers a comprehensive and authoritative resource for automotive engineers, designers, technicians, and students alike. Since 1936, the Bosch Automotive Handbook has been providing readers with of-the-moment coverage of the latest mechanical and research developments in automotive technology, from detailed techni...

The words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for advanced level (C1 to C2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities.

Quickly expand your vocabulary with over 100 units of easy to understand explanations and practice exercises. Also inside the book is a code for an ebook. This is the same as the printed book, but with audio so that you can listen to new words as well as reading them.

The ebook is online for Windows and...

A completely updated and expanded comprehensive treatment of VHDL and its applications to the design and simulation of real, industry-standard circuits.

This comprehensive treatment of VHDL and its applications to the design and simulation of real, industry-standard circuits has been completely updated and expanded for the third edition. New features include all VHDL-2008 constructs, an extensive review of digital circuits, RTL analysis, and an unequaled collection of VHDL examples and exerci...

Overzichtelijk, praktisch en compleet. Dat is Het geheim van de trainer, hét handboek voor de beginnende en ervaren trainer. Deze tweede editie is volledig geactualiseerd, aangevuld met nieuwe inzichten en voorzien van nog meer voorbeelden. De auteurs nemen de hoofdingrediënten van succesvolle trainingen uitgebreid onder de loep: leerdoelen, deelnemers, didactische werkvormen, hulpmiddelen en randvoorwaarden, en natuurlijk de persoon van de trainer zelf.

Bovendien is deze editie uitgebreid ...