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A thorough update with more than 8,000 new definitions and entries. Covering everything in the upstream oil and gas sector, this new second edition also covers land, legal, accounting and finance terms. Written in easy-to-understand language with more than 100 illustrations, the second edition of Dr. Hyne's dictionary offers the ultimate reference book for anyone regardless of technical background.

A leading seller for many years, this book has helped prepare thousands of readers for careers as food scientists, foodservice managers, dieticians, and extension agents. Written for the beginner, it provides clear, straightforward explanations of all of the basic principles of food preparation. It treats the chemistry involved in a way that is non-threatening and does not interfere with the flow of the book. The first part covers basic principles, preparing the way for discussions in subsequent...

The fifth edition features two new chapters covering New Developments in Dimensional Measurement and The Measurement of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, while providing comprehensive state-of-the-art treatment of all known dimensional measurement devices and techniques. This unique resource is organized into chapters by gage type and function while individual chapters move from simple to complex, as well as from timeless measurement techniques to the most modern and innovative. As the single...

Developments over the past six years have been covered in this expanded text, while previously covered topics have been revisited with a fresh perspective. New material includes fault isolation and characterization, as well as state-of-the-art techniques to analyze the die from the backside. This updated reference book, prepared by experts in their fields, contains 60 articles covering a wide range of topics involving the failure analysis of microelectronics. It places the most frequently nee...

Sams Technical Publishing has compiled part number information from years of service documentation development to help repair technicians better utilize their parts inventory. Part numbers from various manufacturers are cross referenced for use in many electronics devices.

The experience of an untenured faculty member is highly dependent on the quality of the mentoring they receive. This mentoring may come from a number of different sources, and the concept of developing a constellation of mentors is highly recommended, but a mentoring relationship that is guided by the mentee's needs will be the most productive. Often, however, the mentee does not know their own needs, what questions to ask, and what topics they should discuss with a mentor. This book provides a...

This completely revised and expanded new edition covers the full range of techniques now available for the investigation of materials structure and accurate quantitative determination of microstructural features within materials. It continues to provide the best introductory resource for understanding the interrelationship between microstructure and physical, mechanical, and chemical properties, as well as selection and application of techniques for both basic and applied studies. In particular,...

Caring for School Age Children, 5e is a strongly based on research, and practical information that can be put to use immediately in a child care setting. Emphasis is placed on providing the most pertinent information needed by all those involved in caring for school-age children. Guidelines for program planning and creating an environment that leads to a solid curriculum backed by theoretical information and activities to utilize that knowledge are included. The importance of literacy is stresse...