There are few ways in which computers and technology dont impact our lives on a daily basis. As result, it is increasingly important that students are not only fluent in the many ways that technology can benefit them, but are also aware of the effects it has on society. Computers and Technology in a Changing Society, Second Edition is a unique text that provides a concise introduction to the computer concepts that students need to know, as well as the risks and issues that accompany their use…. More >>

Computers and Technology in a Changing Society

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Observations from the Road Less Traveled

Describes the man and the effect his inventions and innovations had on the economy of the new nation…. More >>

Eli Whitney and the Birth of American Technology

Since World War II, the biological and technological have been fusing and merging in new ways, resulting in the loss of a clear distinction between the two. This entanglement of biology with technology isn’t new, but the pervasiveness of that integration is staggering, as is the speed at which the two have been merging in recent decades. As this process permeates more of everyday life, the urgent necessity arises to rethink both biology and technology. Indeed, the human body can no longer be regarded either as a bounded entity or as a naturally given and distinct part of an unquestioned whole. Bits of Life assumes a posthuman definition of the body. It is grounded in questions about today’s biocultures, which pertain neither to humanist bodily integrity nor to the anthropological assumption that human bodies are the only ones that matter. Editors Anneke Smelik and Nina Lykke aid in mapping changes and transformations and in striking a middle road between the metaphor and the materia… More >>

Bits of Life: Feminism at the Intersections of Media, Bioscience, and Technology

Following significant developments in recent understanding of milk systems and an explosion in interest in the use of probiotics and prebiotics as functional foods Probiotic Dairy Products looks at advancements in the dairy industry and reviews the latest scientific developments in regard to the ‘functional’ aspects of dairy and fermented milk products and their ingredients. The first title in Blackwell Publishing’s prestigious Society of Dairy Technology Series, this key text includes coverage of: Production systems Gut microflora Genomic characterisation of probiotic micro-organisms Physical properties associated with health claims Maintenance of the viability of probiotic products National and international statutory regulations Edited by Adnan Tamime, with contributions from international authors and full of core commercially useful information for the dairy industry, this book is an essential title for dairy scientists, dairy technologists and nutritionists… More >>

Probiotic Dairy Products

Anyone working with lighting in the entertainment industries will find this an immensely readable source of information. The authors, themselves experienced lighting practitioners, have collected a wealth of essential lighting technology and data into one comprehensive reference volume in an accessible, jargon-free style.

The new edition of this popular text covers the very latest technology, including advances in lamps, motorised lights, dimmers and control systems and current safety regulations.

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Presents technical information in a readable, jargon-free style, for ease of understanding
Provides thorough coverage of the subject, to keep you up to date with the latest technology… More >>

Lighting Technology, Second Edition

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As wonderful as assistive technology can be, it is not always easy to acquire. It takes expertise and persistence to find the correct devices and ways to pay for them. Furthermore, assistive technology does not become part of a student’s special education plan unless his or her parents are knowledgeable—both about the technology and how to ensure that it becomes an integral part of their child’s program. This guide is intended to help parents learn more about assistive technology and how it can help their child. Parents have a much better chance of getting what their child needs if they are involved in selecting the technology and planning for its use. This guide helps make sense of the processes for acquiring assistive technology and provides the tools to advocate for a child’s needs. It includes tips for getting started, ideas about where to look for money, and suggestions of what to do when applying for funding. It is also useful to teachers as an introduction to assisti… More >>

Family Guide to Assistive Technology

This second edition, edited by the world-renowned Dr. Rointain Bunshah, is an extensive update of the many improvements in deposition technologies, mechanisms, and applications. Considerably more material was added in Plasma Assisted Vapor Deposition processes, as well as Metallurgical Coating Applications…. More >>

Handbook of Deposition Technologies for Films and Coatings, 2nd Ed., Second Edition: Science, Applications and Technology

United Methodist pastor blogs about faith, technology, and internet-age group theory.Kindle blogs are fully downloaded onto your Kindle so you can read them even when you’re not wirelessly connected. And unlike RSS readers which often only provide headlines, blogs on Kindle give you full text content and images, and are updated wirelessly throughout the day…. More >>

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