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"Rojek's argument is a psychological one, although his message is political: global events build on people's needs to feel empowered and jointly engaged in the pursuit of a higher purpose; they allow a break from daily routines, provide an illusion of intimacy and social membership, and create a sense of self-validation and personal gratification. In short, participation in such events makes us feel good. At the same time, the real effect of global events seems to be the maintenance of global inequality and social injustice, as well as huge profits for the organizations involved in planning, commercializing and securing these happenings. In sketching out this palliative function of global ev...
For an undergraduate course in Semiconductor Devices and Electronics Circuits. From semiconductor materials through semiconductor devices and circuits, this down-to-earth study makes the world of electronics come vividly alive for students as it builds upon Cook's highly praised "practical learning approach" featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more. Finely-tuned, carefully tested, and exceptionally student-friendly throughout, Practical Electronics, 2/E meets the needs of those beginning their training or expanding their career skills as they prepare to enter today's dynamic electronics industry.
Appropriate for Digital Electronics courses in high schools, vocational-technical schools and community colleges. After 16 textbooks, 26 editions, and 19 years of front-line education experience, best selling author Nigel Cook's new text, Practical Digital Electronics completes the successful Practical Series trilogy. Practical Electricity 14 dc/ac chapters (ISBN 0-13-042047-6); Practical Electronics 14 devices chapters (ISBN 0-13-042082-4); Practical Digital Electronics 14 digital chapters (ISBN 0-13-111060-8).
Best-selling author Nigel Cook's new fourth edition of Introductory Mathematics is a complete “prep-math” book. Clear and easy-to-understand, this book employs an integrated approach, reinforcing all math topics to show the value of math as a tool, enabling readers to retain all information. Beginning with fractions and decimal numbers and proceeding on to build a solid foundation in exponents, the metric system, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, graphs, and binary math, this easy-to-understand book will give readers the math skills needed for their careers. A valuable reference book for those in the technical trades, including electricians, automotive mechanics, printing employees, landscapers, surveyors, machinists, carpenters, food service employees, manufacturers, welders, plumbers, masons, drafters, and more.
‘If you were to only have one Slater cookbook in your life, this is it’ OFM, Books of the Year ‘He is king among food writers’ Nigella Lawson ‘Slater’s best book’ Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph A Cook’s Book is the story of Nigel Slater’s life in the kitchen.
For short undergraduate courses in Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) Circuits. From basic electricity through direct and alternating current circuits, this down-to-earth study on the world of electricity makes the subject come vividly alive for students as it builds upon Cook's highly praised "practical learning approach" featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more. Finely-tuned, carefully tested, and exceptionally student-friendly throughout, Practical Electricity, 2/E meets the needs of those beginning their training or expanding their career skills as they prepare to enter today's dynamic electronics industry.
This book provides a complete math course for those who want to learn technology. The book reinforces all math topics with extensive electronic and computer applications to show readers the value of math as a tool. (Midwest).
Nigel Slater's inspirational guide to home cooking.I want you to take in the spirit of the recipes and to deviate according to your ingredients and your feelings. I urge you to break the rules. I want you to follow your appetite.'
This book introduces readers to both the fundamentals of digital logic and the advanced, modern method of utilizing the fundamentals with PLD Technology. An application first approach—and over 80 PLD alternative circuit applications for both Altera and Xilinx integrated and referenced throughout the book—shows learners how to immediately begin using PLD software and allow them to experiment The book emphasizes strong testing, test equipment, and troubleshooting, to help prepare the technician student for the working world. Other key topics include number systems and codes, standard logic versus programmable logic, digital IC types, troubleshooting logic gates, logic circuit simplification, decoders and encoders, other combinational logic circuits, set-reset and data-type flip-flops, JK flip-flop and timer circuits, registers, counters, semiconductor memories, digital systems, and an introduction to microprocessors. For technicians specializing in digital electronics.
CD-ROM contains: Circuit simulation software Electronics Workbench(EWB). -- EWB tutorial. -- Complete locked version of EWB student version 5. -- Circuit-set file.