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Introduction to Programmatic Advertising
***** SECOND EDITION of this book now also available (purple cover) *****
Programmatic advertising is the most exciting thing that happened in marketing in a long time – perhaps since the advent of mass advertising itself.
This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to the world of programmatic advertising. If you are new to this revolutionary technology, it will help you get quickly up to speed. The book is intentionally relatively short and dense, so it can be read over a weekend – and then kept on your desk for reference.
Here’s a quick overview:
Chapter one outlines the basic technologies enabling programmatic advertising – such as cookies, pixels, banner ads, or ad exchanges.
Chapter two introduces the programmatic ecosystem and its various players, including publishers, advertisers, SSPs, DSPs, DMPs, agency trading desks, and the most important industry bodies.
Chapter three is dedicated to programmatic ad trading, with special attention given to the real-time bidding (RTB) auction, role of the Deal ID, and publisher prioritization including header bidding.
Chapter four is all about data and ad targeting. Retargeting and various prospecting tactics are covered, including contextual targeting, behavioral targeting, and look-a-like modeling.
Chapter five expands the scope of this book into mobile. Mobile cookies, cross-device identification solutions, or location data are covered here.
Chapter six offers an overview of the current issues discussed across the digital ad industry – including fraud, viewability, attribution, ad blocking, or privacy.
Chapter seven is about new formats available programmatically, such as rich media, video, or native. It also covers new programmatic channels including TV, audio or print.
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Environmental Law: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Environmental law is the law concerned with environmental problems. It is a vast area of law that operates from the local to the global, involving a range of different legal and regulatory techniques. In theory, environmental protection is a no brainer. Few people would actively argue for pollution or environmental destruction. Ensuring a clean environment is ethically desirable, and also sensible from a purely self-interested perspective. Yet, in practice, environmental law is a messy and complex business fraught with conflict. Whilst environmental law is often characterized in overly simplistic terms, with a law being seen as be a magic wand that solves an environmental problem, the reality is that creating and maintaining a body of laws to address and avoid problems is not easy, and involves legislators, courts, regulators and communities.This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the main features of environmental law, and discusses how environmental law deals with multiple interests, socio-political conflicts, and the limits of knowledge about the environment. Showing how interdependent societies across the world have developed robust and legitimate bodies of law to address environmental problems, Elizabeth Fisher discusses some of the major issues involved in environmental law’s: nation statehood, power, the reframing role of law, the need to ensure real environmental improvements, and environmental justice. As Fisher explains, environmental law is, and will always be, necessary but inherently controversial.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Dancing with Qubits: How quantum computing works and how it can change the world
Explore the principles and practicalities of quantum computing
Key Features
- Discover how quantum computing works and delve into the math behind it with this quantum computing textbook
- Learn how it may become the most important new computer technology of the century
- Explore the inner workings of quantum computing technology to quickly process complex cloud data and solve problems
Book Description
Quantum computing is making us change the way we think about computers. Quantum bits, a.k.a. qubits, can make it possible to solve problems that would otherwise be intractable with current computing technology.
Dancing with Qubits is a quantum computing textbook that starts with an overview of why quantum computing is so different from classical computing and describes several industry use cases where it can have a major impact. From there it moves on to a fuller description of classical computing and the mathematical underpinnings necessary to understand such concepts as superposition, entanglement, and interference. Next up is circuits and algorithms, both basic and more sophisticated. It then nicely moves on to provide a survey of the physics and engineering ideas behind how quantum computing hardware is built. Finally, the book looks to the future and gives you guidance on understanding how further developments will affect you.
Really understanding quantum computing requires a lot of math, and this book doesn’t shy away from the necessary math concepts you’ll need. Each topic is introduced and explained thoroughly, in clear English with helpful examples.
What you will learn
- See how quantum computing works, delve into the math behind it, what makes it different, and why it is so powerful with this quantum computing textbook
- Discover the complex, mind-bending mechanics that underpin quantum systems
- Understand the necessary concepts behind classical and quantum computing
- Refresh and extend your grasp of essential mathematics, computing, and quantum theory
- Explore the main applications of quantum computing to the fields of scientific computing, AI, and elsewhere
- Examine a detailed overview of qubits, quantum circuits, and quantum algorithm
Who this book is for
Dancing with Qubits is a quantum computing textbook for those who want to deeply explore the inner workings of quantum computing. This entails some sophisticated mathematical exposition and is therefore best suited for those with a healthy interest in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science.
Table of Contents
- Why Quantum Computing?
- They’re Not Old, They’re Classics
- More Numbers than You Can Imagine
- Planes and Circles and Spheres, Oh My
- Dimensions
- What Do You Mean “Probably”?
- One Qubit
- Two Cubits, Three
- Wiring Up the Circuits
- From Circuits to Algorithms
- Getting Physical
- Questions about the Future
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Learn Electronics with Arduino: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Physical Computing (Make: Technology on Your Time)
This book is your introduction to to physical computing with the Arduino microcontroller platform. No prior experience is required, not even an understanding of basic electronics. With color illustrations, easy-to-follow explanations, and step-by-step instructions, the book takes the beginner from building simple circuits on a breadboard to setting up the Arduino IDE and downloading and writing sketches to run on the Arduino. Readers will be introduced to basic electronics theory and programming concepts, as well as to digital and analog inputs and outputs. Throughout the book, debugging practices are highlighted, so novices will know what to do if their circuits or their code doesn’t work for the current project and those that they embark on later for themselves. After completing the projects in this book, readers will have a firm basis for building their own projects with the Arduino. Written for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of electronics or programming Filled with detailed full-color illustrations that make concepts and procedures easy to follow An accessible introduction to microcontrollers and physical computing Step-by-step instructions for projects that teach fundamental skills Includes a variety of Arduino-based projects using digital and analog input and outputRead more
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PeopleWork: The Human Touch in Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is failing. Despite better procedures now in place on the job, people are still getting hurt. The problem lies in our thinking. We must shift the focus from rules to relationships.In PeopleWork, author and safety management consultant Kevin Burns presents his M4 Method of people-centered management for safety in the workplace. He lays out the practical, how-to steps that frontline supervisors and safety people can master. This promotes a relationship-based culture focused on mentoring, coaching, and inspiring teams. It’s an approach that ultimately improves employee productivity and allows everyone to achieve their personal goals and the goals of their company.
With PeopleWork, you can raise workplace safety to a level where it actually works.
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Safety & Health at Work: FETAC Level 5
A new textbook based on the revised FETAC module (5N1794) introducing the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment. * Analyses the duties of employers and employees as specified in current safety, health and welfare at work legislation. * Discusses the role and function of the Health and Safety Authority. * Examines the importance of communication, training and safe and healthy work practices. * Explains the causes, prevention, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences, and presents guidance on emergency procedures. * Identifies specific hazards and risks when working with equipment and the appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. * Examines issues related to infection prevention and control, including emergency procedures for suspected contamination. * Investigates risk factors in relation to safety, including the effects of medication, alcohol and drugs. * Details the contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate uses. Written For: All courses where Safety and Health at Work (5N1794) is a component module.Read more
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Electronics All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies: UK Edition
Your one-stop UK shop for clear, concise explanations to all the important concepts in electronics and tons of direction for building simple, fun electronic projects.
The 8 mini-books in this 1 volume include:
- Getting Started with Electronics
- Working with Basic Components
- Working with Integrated Circuits
- Getting into Alternating Current
- Working with Radio and Infrared
- Doing Digital Electronics
- Working with Basic Stamp Processors
- Building Special Effects
With nearly 900 pages of instruction, Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition covers all the bases and provides a fascinating hands-on exploration of electronics.
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Communication Skills For Dummies
The key to perfecting your communication strategyGreat communication skills can make all the difference in your personal and professional life, and expert author Elizabeth Kuhnke shares with you her top tips for successful communication in any situation.
Packed with advice on active listening, building rapport with people, verbal and non-verbal communication, communicating using modern technology, and lots more, Communication Skills For Dummies is a comprehensive communication resource no professional should be without!
- Get ahead in the workplace
- Use effective communication skills to secure that new job offer
- Convince friends and family to support you on a new venture
Utilising a core of simple skills, Communication Skills For Dummies will help you shine―in no time!
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Victorian Engineering (L.T.C. Rolt Collection)
L T C Rolt was an engineer and pioneer of industrial history; in this book he combined these two passions to give us a fascinating account of the men who ‘made’ Britain. From Brunel to Telford, he takes us on a journey from the first railway tracks being laid down to bridges spanning hitherto unimagined lengths, through to the ‘invention’ and mastery of the gas and electricity, which we take for granted today. The Victorians were at the forefront of modern technology in their time, but often came to see it as a blight on their landscape and struggled to adapt to the fast pace of this new industrial era. In this book, Rolt not only examines the creations that made Britain’s empire great, but also how the age of optimism turned to one of disillusionment with many of our inventors finding fame and fortune abroad. This unrivalled insight into our industrial heritage is compulsory reading for anyone wanting to appreciate the foundations on which our modern lives were built.Read more
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Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids
The fifth edition has been issued to incorporate two new tables – Data of Refrigerant 134a and a table containing for selected substances, molar enthalpies and molar Gibbs functions of formation, Equilibirum constants of formation, as well as molar heat capacities and absolute entropies.Read more
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Electrical Installations Level 2 2330 Technical Certificate Student Book – Revised edition
This revised edition keeps the same user-friendly approach that has proved invaluable to students and tutors, but now incorporates the new 17th wiring regulations. A user-friendly, jargon-free Student Book written for the Level 2 Technical Certificate syllabus requirements, so students can be sure the content is right for them. The book structure is directly matched to the units and learning outcomes of the Level 2 2330 syllabus to ensure ease of use. Highly visual, fully illustrated format to guarantee accessibility every step of the way. Provides additional underpinning knowledge for students working towards the 2356 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services.Read more
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How to Write a Scientific Paper: An Academic Self-Help Guide for PhD Students
Writing a scientific paper can be tough, especially for Ph.D. students. There are countless choices to be made, from selecting the precise words to convey your ideas to capturing the true significance of your results. It is no wonder that writing a paper can feel overwhelming. But a systematic approach helps.
This book serves as your friendly guide to the writing process, making it more manageable by breaking it down into concrete, actionable steps. With its top-down, step-by-step approach, the book helps you identify the main focus of your paper and construct a cohesive storyline that supports it. Instead of overwhelming you with technicalities, the book provides practical and useful advice.
You’ll learn how to craft the abstract, outline each section of the paper effectively, and transform the outline into a quick-and-dirty first draft and ultimately a polished manuscript. The book also offers guidance on overcoming writer’s block and navigating critical reviews.
Here is what you get:
- A complete step-by-step plan for writing research papers, from choosing which results to include to wrapping up the paper in the Discussion section
- Concrete, actionable, and practical advice, from a paragraph-level template for the Introduction to guidance on preparing plots and figures
- Lots of writing tips, from placing signposts in your text to shortening and straightening your sentences
This book is tailored specifically for Ph.D. students who are aiming to write journal articles based on their research results. However, its insights and guidance can be highly beneficial and recommended to academics at all levels.
The book includes:
PART I: STORY
1. How To Choose The Key Point Of Your Paper
2. How To Choose The Supporting Results
3. How To Write The Abstract
4. How To Choose The TitlePART II: OUTLINE
5. The Power Of Outlining
6. How To Write The Introduction, Part I: Structure
7. How To Write The Introduction, Part II: A Four-Paragraph Template
8. How To Write The Introduction, Part III: The Lede
9. How To Write The Materials And Methods
10. How To Write The Results, Part I: Figures
11. How To Write The Results, Part II: Text
12. How To Write The DiscussionPART III: WORDS
13. How Does Your Reader Read?
14. How To Write Your First Draft
15. How To Edit Your First Draft
16. Tips For Revising Content And Structure
17. Tips For Editing SentencesPART IV: IT’S NOT OVER YET
18. How To Write The Cover Letter
19. How To Deal With ReviewsAbout the author
I am a professor of computational science and an experienced academic with around 100 published papers. My research is interdisciplinary, to say the least: I have studied the social fabric of smartphone users, the genetic structure of ant supercolonies, the connectome of the human brain, networks of public transport, and the molecular biology of the human immune system, to name a few. I am also interested in scientific writing as a craft. So one could say that I have a broad range of interests—or that I just can’t choose, but that’s exactly how I like it!
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Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Approved Code of Practice and guidance (L24) (Legislation series)
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces (except those involving construction work on construction sites, those in or on a ship, or those below ground at a mine). The book includes the Regulations in full, as well as the Approved Code of Practice and guidance. It will help employers understand the regulatory requirements on issues such as ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, room dimensions, workstations and seating, floor conditions, falls or falling objects, transparent and translucent doors, gates and walls, windows, skylights and ventilators, traffic routes, escalators, sanitary conveniences and washing facilities.Read more
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Level 2 Health & Safety Made Easy: An Easy to Understand Guide Covering Important Health and Safety Principles
Combining clear, up-to-date information with real-life images and diagrams, the Qualsafe.com range of Safety training books are renowned for making learning as simple as possible. Not only are Qualsafe.com the trusted provider of learning materials for over 8 million people throughout the UK, they are the exclusive supplier for a range of well-established organisations, including Royal Mail, David Lloyd Leisure Groups, and many more. Written by industry specialists who have decades of experience, the Level 2 Health and Safety Made Easy book features a logical and easy to understand layout, making it the perfect accompaniment to a variety of training courses. Filled with lots of high-quality pictures and diagrams, this quick reference guide provides an in-depth understanding on key health and safety principles, such as: Health and Safety Law, General Workplace Safety, Workplace Welfare, Occupational Health and Safety, plus much more.Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery: Revamp your furniture with this step-by-step guide
Rescue old and beautiful chairs, beds and footstools with fabulous new fabrics and renovate treasured family heirlooms in perfect period style.
With clear step-by-step instructions throughout, A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery shows you how to take your old or tattered furniture and fabrics and breathe new life into them with natural and sustainable materials. By saving the money you would have spent on someone else doing the work, you can afford to splash out on a really special length of cloth and create stunning pieces of furniture that reflect your own individual style.
A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Quick & Easy Upholstery.
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Fire Safety Made Easy: An Easy to Understand Guide Covering Important Fire Safety Principles
Combining clear, up-to-date information with real-life images and diagrams, the Qualsafe.com range of Safety training books are renowned for making learning as simple as possible. Not only are Qualsafe.com the trusted provider of learning materials for over 8 million people throughout the UK, they are the exclusive supplier for a range of well-established organisations, including Royal Mail, David Lloyd Leisure Groups, and many more. As the ideal accompaniment to a range of Fire Safety training courses, this handy guide uses simple, accurate information with lots of pictures and diagrams to help make learning important fire safety principles easy. Topics covered include: the Fire Triangle, Fire Control Methods, Stopping Fires Occurring, Fire Safety Procedures, Fire Safety and the Law, plus much more.Read more
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The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 1, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 2 Technical Certificate (8202), Level 2 … (6035) & T Level…
Equip learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds.
The new edition will help learners to:
– Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational specialisms.
– Target learning with detailed qualification mapping grids.
– Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language.
– Enhance their understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills you need to master.
– Practise maths and English in context, with embedded ‘Improve your maths’ and ‘Improve your English’ activities.
– Test their knowledge with end-of-chapter practice questions, synoptic assessments and practical tasks.
– Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards.
– Keep their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems and environmental technologies.Read more
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That Will Never Work (Audio Download): Marc Randolph, Marc Randolph, Endeavour: Amazon.co.uk: Books
In the tradition of Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog comes the incredible untold story of how Netflix went from concept to company – all revealed by cofounder and first CEO Marc Randolph.
Once upon a time, brick-and-mortar video stores were king. Late fees were ubiquitous, video streaming unheard of, and widespread DVD adoption seemed about as imminent as flying cars. These were the widely accepted laws of the land in 1997, when Marc Randolph had an idea.
It was a simple thought – leveraging the internet to rent movies – and was just one of many more proposals, like personalised baseball bats and a shampoo delivery service, that Randolph would pitch to his business partner, Reed Hastings, on their commute to work each morning.
But Hastings was intrigued, and the pair – with Hastings as the primary investor and Randolph as the CEO – founded a company.
Now with over 150 million subscribers, Netflix’s triumph feels inevitable, but the 21st century’s most disruptive start-up began with few believers and calamity at every turn. From having to pitch his own mother on being an early investor, to the motel conference room that served as a first office, to server crashes on launch day, to the now-infamous meeting when they pitched Blockbuster to acquire them, Marc Randolph’s transformational journey exemplifies how anyone with grit, gut instincts and determination can change the world – even with an idea that many think will never work.
What emerges, however, isn’t just the inside story of one of the world’s most iconic companies. Full of counterintuitive concepts and written in binge-worthy prose, it answers some of our most fundamental questions about taking that leap of faith in business or in life: How do you begin? How do you weather disappointment and failure? How do you deal with success? What even is success?
From idea generation to team building to knowing when it’s time to let go, That Will Never Work is not only the ultimate follow-your-dreams parable but also one of the most dramatic and insightful entrepreneurial stories of our time.
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Health, safety and environment test for operatives and specialists 2019 : GT100/19 DVD (Health, safety and environment for operatives and specialists: GT100/19 DVD)
The CITB Health, safety and environment test helps the industry to improve its health, safety and environmental standards and forms a vital part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.
This revision material contains everything you need to know to book, prepare for and sit the CITB Health, safety and environment test for operatives and specialists.
Content has been updated for 2019 to reflect industry and legislation changes aswell as the introduction of learning content alongside questions and answers.
The test includes health, safety and environment knowledge and specialist questions.
There are separate revision materials to support the Health, safety and environment test for managers and professionals(MAP), so ensure that you are purchasing the correct revision material.
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Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming
*Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels*
‘A love letter to gaming in all its forms – from board games, to role-play, to virtual reality and video games. For fans of gaming, this is the perfect read. For those new to gaming, it is the perfect introduction’ The Scotsman
A thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video games and what they really mean to us
Pac-Man. Mario. Minecraft. Doom.
Ever since he first booted up his brother’s dusty old Atari, comic artist Edward Ross has been hooked on video games. Years later, he began to wonder: what makes games so special? Why do we play? And how do games shape the world we live in?
This lovingly illustrated book takes us through the history of video games, from the pioneering prototypes of the 1950s to the modern era of blockbuster hits and ingenious indie gems. Exploring the people and politics behind one of the world’s most exciting art-forms, Gamish is a love letter to something that has always been more than just a game.
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Madame Curie: A Biography (Da Capo Series in Science)
Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman scientist to win worldwide acclaim and was, indeed, one of the great scientists of the twentieth century. Written by Curie’s daughter, the renowned international activist Eve Curie, this biography chronicles Curie’s legendary achievements in science, including her pioneering efforts in the study of radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry. It also spotlights her remarkable life, from her childhood in Poland, to her storybook Parisian marriage to fellow scientist Pierre Curie, to her tragic death from the very radium that brought her fame. Now updated with an eloquent, rousing introduction by best-selling author Natalie Angier, this timeless biography celebrates an astonishing mind and a extraordinary woman’s life.Read more
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Digital Filmmaking For Kids For Dummies
The easy way for kids to get started with filmmakingIf you’ve been bitten by the filmmaking bug―even if you don’t have a background in video or access to fancy equipment―Digital Filmmaking For Kids makes it easy to get up and running with digital filmmaking! This fun and friendly guide walks you through a ton of cool projects that introduce you to all stages of filmmaking. Packed with full-color photos, easy-to-follow instruction, and simple examples, it shows you how to write a script, create a storyboard, pick a set, light a scene, master top-quality sound, frame and shoot, edit, add special effects, and share your finished product with friends or a global audience.
Anyone can take a selfie or upload a silly video to YouTube―but it takes practice and skill to shoot professional-looking frames and make your own short film. Written by a film and video professional who has taught hundreds of students, this kid-accessible guide provides you with hands-on projects that make it fun to learn all aspects of video production, from planning to scripting to filming to editing. Plus, it includes access to videos that highlight and demonstrate skills covered in the book, making learning even easier and less intimidating to grasp.
- Create a film using the tools at hand
- Plan, script, light and shoot your video
- Edit and share your film
- Plan a video project from start to finish
If you’re a student aged 7–16 with an interest in creating and sharing your self-made video, this friendly guide lights the way for your start in digital filmmaking.
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A Study Book For The NEBOSH International General Certificate: An Essential Health & Safety Guide
This study guide has been written by a team of health and safety experts with the sole aim of helping NEBOSH International General Certificate students succeed in their exams. The full colour study guide is written in easy to understand English and features a number of useful updates: – Fully revised in line with the updated October 2018 NEBOSH syllabus – New study features including study skills sections – An additional ILO Convention and recommendations reference section This study guide is directed to exam needs with practical explanations and provides complete coverage of the NEBOSH International General Certificate syllabus, making it easy for you to understand, digest, and memorise all of the key course content. To prepare students for exams, useful sample questions and answers are provided.Read more
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SEO Mastery: The Science and Art of Optimizing Website Performance
Ready to take your website to the next level?SEO Mastery is the ultimate guide to mastering the science and art of optimizing website performance.
Learn how to increase organic traffic, improve search engine rankings, and maximize conversions with this comprehensive guide.
Get ready to unlock the secrets of SEO success and become an SEO master!
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Aberdeen Corporation Transport and its Successors
Aberdeen Corporation Transport and its successors, Grampian Transport and FirstBus/First Aberdeen, can trace their history back to 1898 when they commenced tram operation within the city of Aberdeen. Motor buses were first operated in 1920. During that period, all vehicles other than special occasion vehicles wore a livery of Brunswick green and white, being replaced by Lincoln green and cream in 1954. Although the company ventured into operating rural routes in competition with Northern Scottish during 1986, the company has always been, and continues to be, the major bus service provider within the city of Aberdeen. This book, written by three co-authors with a long-standing interest in buses operated in Aberdeen and the north-east of Scotland, concentrates on the fleet purchased by Aberdeen Corporation Transport and Grampian Transport from the early 1960s up to 1998, when the green livery was replaced by First corporate livery. Also featuring some earlier vehicles as well as demonstrators, ancillary vehicles and others, this book is an excellent portrait of the bus fleet in the Granite City.Read more
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Britain’s Motorways
Motorways are found all over Britain, from Perth in Scotland to Exeter in Devon. In fact, there are now over 2,000 miles of motorway in England, Wales and Scotland. They are used by millions of us every day, yet how often do we ever think about these marvels of civil engineering that help to speed people and goods around Britain? In a first, transport historian Mark Chatterton has brought together information about the history, construction, routes and workings of every motorway that is found in Britain in one book. Britain’s Motorways looks at each of the main motorways, including the M1, M6 and the M25 plus the other A-designated motorways, such as the A1(M), giving details of their history, routes and characteristics in a subject that has never been covered in such detail before. In researching this book, Mark Chatterton has spent many years travelling the length and breadth of Great Britain, visiting each motorway and capturing photographs.Read more
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Tank Gun Systems: The First Thirty Years, 1916 1945: A Technical Examination
Much has been written about the use of tanks in battle. Little, however, has appeared about the gunnery systems that are at their core. This book describes and examines the main gun systems of medium and heavy tanks from first use in 1916 in World War I to those fielded in numbers to the end of World War II in 1945, including tanks of the interwar period. Specifically considered are guns of a calibre greater than 35 mm, which have been deployed in numbers greater than 100. The emphasis is on guns mounted in turrets on heavier tracked armoured fighting vehicles (greater than 15 tonnes) which were considered tanks. There are, though, exceptions, in that the naval 6 pounder guns in First World War British tanks, as well as the 75 mm guns in French medium tanks of the same period (all turretless) are included. The treatment of gun systems includes sighting and fire control equipment, gun laying equipment, mounts and the array of munitions fired, as well as the actual gun, including its, barrel, cradle, breech, firing mechanism, sights and recoil system. Related to this are issues of gun handling (loading and unloading), ammunition design and rates of fire. Also examined are the maximum impulse and energy generated by firing some of the munitions available that must be absorbed by the gun recoil system.Read more
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Safe Use of Work Equipment: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L22) (Legislation series): L22 / L 22
This Approved Code of Practice and guidance is aimed at employers, dutyholders and anyone who has responsibility for the safe use of work equipment, such as managers and supervisors. It sets out what is needed to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. The Regulations, commonly known as PUWER, place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment. PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether owned by them or not. Changes since the last edition: The guidance material has been revised and updated, and there are small changes to some ACOP paragraphs to clarify and update information Time-limited information has been removed or updated, and more use has been made of lists This edition updates references to legislation and links to further guidanceRead more
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Managing health and safety in swimming pools (Health and safety guidance)
This booklet provides guidance for those who have any involvement with the operation and management of health and safety in swimming pools. Its aim is to provide guidance on the risks associated with swimming pool operation and the precautions to help achieve a safer swimming pool environment.Read more
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Safety Differently: Human Factors for a New Era, Second Edition
The second edition of a bestseller, Safety Differently: Human Factors for a New Era is a complete update of Ten Questions About Human Error: A New View of Human Factors and System Safety. Today, the unrelenting pace of technology change and growth of complexity calls for a different kind of safety thinking. Automation and new technologies have resulted in new roles, decisions, and vulnerabilities whilst practitioners are also faced with new levels of complexity, adaptation, and constraints. It is becoming increasingly apparent that conventional approaches to safety and human factors are not equipped to cope with these challenges and that a new era in safety is necessary.
In addition to new material covering changes in the field during the past decade, the book takes a new approach to discussing safety. The previous edition looked critically at the answers human factors would typically provide and compared/contrasted them with current research and insights at that time. The edition explains how to turn safety from a bureaucratic accountability back into an ethical responsibility for those who do our dangerous work, and how to embrace the human factor not as a problem to control, but as a solution to harness.
See What’s in the New Edition:
- New approach reflects changes in the field
- Updated coverage of system safety and technology changes
- Latest human factors/ergonomics research applicable to safety
Organizations, companies, and industries are faced with new demands and pressures resulting from the dynamics and nature of the modern marketplace and from the development and introduction of new technologies. This new era calls for a different kind of safety thinking, a thinking that sees people as the source of diversity, insight, creativity, and wisdom about safety, not as the source of risk that undermines an otherwise safe system. It calls for a kind of thinking that is quicker to trust people and mistrust bureaucracy, and that is more committed to actually preventing harm than to looking good. This book takes a forward-looking and assertively progressive view that prepares you to resolve current safety issues in any field.
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Electronics Projects For Dummies
These projects are fun to build and fun to use Make lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detector Who says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations – a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics. Check out ten cool electronics projects, including; Chapter 8 – Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio); Chapter 9 – Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement); Chapter 12 – Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself) Discover how to; Handle electronic components safely; Read a circuit diagram; Troubleshoot circuits with a multimeter; Build light-activated gadgets; Set up a motion detector; Transform electromagnetic waves into sound Companion Web site; Go to www.dummies.com/go/electronicsprojectsfd; Explore new projects with other electronics hobbyists; Find additional information and project opportunitiesRead more
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Thermodynamics For Dummies
Take some heat off the complexity of thermodynamicsDoes the mere thought of thermodynamics make you sweat? It doesn’t have to! This hands-on guide helps you score your highest in a thermodynamics course by offering easily understood, plain-English explanations of how energy is used in things like automobiles, airplanes, air conditioners, and electric power plants.
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Thermodynamics 101 ― take a look at some examples of both natural and man-made thermodynamic systems and get a handle on how energy can be used to perform work
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Turn up the heat ― discover how to use the first and second laws of thermodynamics to determine (and improve upon) the efficiency of machines
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Oh, behave ― get the 411 on how gases behave and relate to one another in different situations, from ideal-gas laws to real gases
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Burn with desire ― find out everything you need to know about conserving mass and energy in combustion processes
Open the book and find:
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The laws of thermodynamics
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Important properties and their relationships
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The lowdown on solids, liquids, and gases
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How work and heat go handin hand
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The cycles that power thermodynamic processes
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Chemical mixtures and reactions
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Ten pioneers in thermodynamics
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Real-world applications of thermodynamic laws and concepts
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Master the concepts and principles of thermodynamics
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Develop the problem-solving skills used by professional engineers
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Ace your thermodynamics course
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Health and Safety at Work Revision Guide: for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019 specification).
It provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks and will help you learn and memorise the most important areas, with links provided back to the main Introduction to Health and Safety at Work text to help you consolidate your learning.
● Small and portable, making it ideal for use anywhere: at home, in the classroom or on the move
● Includes specimen questions and answers based on recent examination papers
● Everything you need for productive revision in one handy reference source
This revision guide is written by an experienced lecturer and former Vice Chairman of NEBOSH, who has spent many years helping students become accredited by NEBOSH.
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My Revision Notes: City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (8202-30)
Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (8202-30).
– Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic
– Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary
– Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic principles with clear worked examples
– Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes
– Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it
– Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions—-
‘This book is long overdue. It deepens students’ understanding of concepts in electrical installation with clear and accurate technical drawings and images. The common mistakes made in exams feature is very useful and includes things that are often overlooked by delivery staff. The revision guide will prepare students for their end exam and is a great way of learners improving their grades, with stretch and challenging exam-style questions and good exam tips.’
– Neil McManus, Construction T Level Programme Area Manager, Leicester CollegeRead more
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Land Rover: The Story of the Car that Conquered the World
Sunday Times Bestseller
As quintessentially British as a plate of fish and chips or a British Bulldog, the boxy, utilitarian Land Rover Defender has become an iconic part of what it is to be British.
It is said that for more than half the world’s population, the first car they ever saw was a Land Rover Defender. It mirrors many of our national traits, stiff upper-lipped and slightly eccentric. The car has remained relatively unchanged for nearly seven decades and has spawned an industry that includes dozens of publications, car shows, clubs, associations and even model car collectors who dedicate their lives to the Land Rover.
To understand this national love affair, Ben has travelled the length of the British Isles in a Defender, spending time with fellow Land Rover enthusiasts: from visiting Colonel Blashford-Snell, who crossed the jungles of the Darien Gap, to patrolling the streets of Belfast with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Ben has met folk who have converted their beloved Defenders into everything from hearses and coffee shops to works of art and fire trucks. He has travelled from the Red Wharf in Anglesey, Wales onto the Western Isles of Scotland and Islay, the island used as a testing ground by Spencer Wilks in 1947 to put several of the early Series Land Rover prototypes through their paces.
After 67 years and 2 million vehicles the Land Rover Defender has ceased production, and this book is a fitting tribute to this most British institution which has stood as a beacon of durability and Britishness across the world. Every Land Rover has its own unique story to tell. This is the story of the world’s favourite car.
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GT 100/15 (Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives and Specialists)
In perfect unused condition!!Read more
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Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances: Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, approved code of practice and guidance (Legislation series)
This Approved Code of Practice and guidance gives practical advice on the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (GSIUR). It is for anyone who may have a duty under the regulations, including those who install, service, maintain or repair gas appliances and other gas fittings. Every year about 14 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues which have not been properly installed or maintained. Many others also suffer ill health. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended specifically deal with the installation, maintenance and use of gas appliances, fittings and flues in domestic and certain commercial premises. The changes included are to: Introduce a degree of flexibility to the timing of landlords’ annual gas safety checks. This MOT-style change means that landlords can carry out the annual gas safety check in the two months before the due date and retain the existing expiry date. This avoids landlords waiting until the last minute and not gaining access, or having to shorten the annual cycle check to comply with the law. There is no change to the legal requirement for an annual gas safety check or for maintenance to be carried out Incorporate an existing exemption into law to carry out alternative checks in situations where there is no meter to directly measure the heat input and it is not possible to measure the operating pressure, and extend the scope slightly to include situations where the meter is not accessible or the meter display is not working Disapply most of the requirements of GSIUR for installations fed by a dedicated gas supply, which are primarily used to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles and which incorporate at least one gas compressor with an electric motor input power rating exceeding 5 kilowatts, bringing them in line with other industrial premises. Other more appropriate regulations already apply to these premisesRead more
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Construction Health and Safety Awarness: GE707-V16
Construction health and safety awareness is designed for people who are new to the construction industry. It explains the basic health, safety and environment steps that you, your employer and the site or project that you are working on should be taking. It is the official supporting publication for the CITB Site Safety Plus one-day Health and safety awareness course (HSA). Each chapter begins with a summary of what you should expect from your site and employer, and what your site and employer should expect from you. It is produced in plain English and includes clear illustrations and practical guidance for construction workers.Read more
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Health and Safety Law: What You Need to Know (HSE Law Poster) – A2
- The new and improved Health & Safety Law poster – A2
- Employers are required by law to display the latest HSE Law Poster from April 2014
- The 2009 poster replaces the version which was published in April 1999
- Details HSE and incident contact centre helpline numbers
- Certified for authenticity with an embedded hologram
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Health and Safety Pocket Book
The second edition of the Health and Safety Pocket Book has been fully revised and updated to include all the relevant legal, HSE ACoP/Guidance and practice references. It remains a handy reference tool for practising health and safety professionals, auditors, managers, HR personnel, employee representatives and anyone with health and safety responsibilities.
The book is an essential compilation of guidance, data and checklists covering a wide range of health and safety topics, supported by extensive key glossary terms. The A–Z arrangement within the chapters and extensive cross-referencing make it easy to navigate, while its size and scope make it the ideal volume for ready reference and site visits. The book will also be useful for health and safety courses at all levels.
Key features include:
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- The principal health and safety legal requirements for every industry
- Safety management elements and systems
- Checklists for major hazards affecting all industries
- A wealth of charts, hard-to-remember details and data
- A glossary of the main concepts of health and safety
- A list of important health and safety courses, publications and organisations
- Revision tips for key examination themes.
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