Free Space Optical Networks for Ultra-Broad Band Services by Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos
Language: English | 2011 | ISBN: 0470647752 | 256 pages | PDF | 22,8 MB
This book provides a comprehensive description of an optical communications technology known as free space optical-a next-generation communications network that uses optical signals through the atmosphere instead of fiber, RF, or microwaves. This technology potentially offers more complex ultrabandwidth communication services simultaneously to multiple users and in a very short time, compared to fiber optic technology. This text presents established and new advancements drawn from the latest research and development in components, networking, operation, and practices.

Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications by Ted L. Anderson
Language: English | 2004 | ISBN: 0849316561 | 640 pages | PDF | 16,7 MB
With its combination of practicality, readability, and rigor that is characteristic of any truly authoritative reference and text, Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications quickly established itself as the most comprehensive guide to fracture mechanics available. It has been adopted by more than 100 universities and embraced by thousands of professional engineers worldwide. Now in its third edition, the book continues to raise the bar in both scope and coverage. It encompasses theory and applications, linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics, solid mechanics, and materials science with a unified, balanced, and in-depth approach.

Foundations of Real Estate Development Financing: A Guide to Public-Private Partnerships by Dr. Arthur C. Nelson Ph.D. FAICP
Language: English | 2014 | ISBN: 1610915615 | 200 pages | PDF | 3,3 MB
America's landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as demand grows for a different kind of American Dream-smaller homes on smaller lots, multifamily options, and walkable neighborhoods. This trend presents a tremendous opportunity to reinvent our urban and suburban areas. But in a time of fiscal austerity, how do we finance redevelopment needs? In Foundations of Real Estate Development Finance: A Guide for Public-Private Partnerships, urban scholar Arthur C. Nelson argues that efficient redevelopment depends on the ability to leverage resources through partnerships. Public-private partnerships are increasingly important in reducing the complexity and lowering the risk of redevelopment projects. Although planners are an integral part of creating these partnerships, their training does generally not include real-estate financing, which presents challenges and imbalances in public-private partnership.

Foundation XML and E4X for Flash and Flex by Sas Jacobs
Language: English | 2009 | ISBN: 1430216344 | 520 pages | PDF | 4,9 MB
XML is the lingua franca of the Web. All designers and developers working in a web environment need a sound understanding of XML and its role in application development. Many software packages and organizations allow for the exchange of data using an XML format. Web services and RSS feeds are now commonplace.

For Positivist Organization Theory by Dr. Lex Donaldson
Language: English | 21996 | ISBN: 0761952276 | 200 pages | PDF | 3,9 MB
Organization theory is presently dominated by theories of strategic choice and politics. Managers are seen as exercising a wide choice and maximizing their personal self-interest through complex power struggles.

Football Brands by S. Bridgewater
Language: English | 2010 | ISBN: 0230232531 | 194 pages | PDF | 0,9 MB
The media increasingly refer to football clubs as brands. Certainly concepts such as loyalty, affiliation, emotional ties with football clubs seem to parallel the relationship between consumer and brand in the broader marketing sphere. This book delves deep into the world of the lucrative business of sports branding.

Food and Package Engineering by Scott A. Morris
Language: English | 2011 | ISBN: 0813814790 | 480 pages | PDF | 19,3 MB
For the first time, engineering for the packaging industry - and for the biggest packaging user, food processing - is presented in a way that clearly demonstrates its interconnected, globally integrated nature.

Food and Beverage Service, 9th edition by John Cousins
Language: English | 2014 | ISBN: 1471807959 | 466 pages | PDF | 20,2 MB
Understand both the key concepts and modern developments within the global food and beverage service industry with this new edition of the internationally respected text.

Fodor's Maui 2012: with Molokai and Lanai by Fodor's
Language: English | 2011 | ISBN: 0679009299 | 352 pages | EPUB | 28,2 MB
Full-color guide Make your trip to Maui unforgettable with illustrated features, 28 maps, and 160 color photos.

Foam Roller Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques by Karl Knopf
Language: English | 2011 | ISBN: 1569759251 | 144 pages | EPUB | 3,3 MB
AMPLIFY YOUR STRETCHES AND EXERCISES USING THE FOAM ROLLER