Rex Miller – författare

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

767 kr

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Master the Electric and Electronic Components that ControlToday's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Systems!

Electricity and Electronics for HVAC provides an expert account of the electric and electronic components used for modern air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this in-depth reference fully explains circuits, diagrams, digital controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and more.

Written by the renowned technical authors Rex Miller and Mark R. Miller, this essential resource covers all electrical and electronic principles and applications of HVAC, including basic electricity…electric measuring instruments…control devices…heating circuits…refrigeration and freezer circuits…and other topics. Designed to build knowledge, skills, and confidence, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC features:

Complete information on electric and electronic components for modern HVAC systemsOver 345 detailed illustrations to improve technical understandingStandard and SI units for all problems and worked-out equationsA PowerPoint presentation for classroom use

Inside this Career-Building HVAC Tool

• Introduction to Electricity • Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Power • Resistors, Color Code, Components, and Symbols • Series and Parallel Circuits • Magnetism, Solenoids, and Relays • Electric Measuring Instruments • Electric Power: DC and AC • Inductors, Inductive Reactance, and Transformers • Capacitors and Capacitive Reactance • Single and Three-Phase Power • Solid-State Controls • AC Motors • Electrical Safety • Control Devices • Heating Circuits • AC Circuits • Refrigeration and Freezer Circuits • Troubleshooting • Controlling Electric Power for AC Units oCareers in AC and Refrigeration • Index

HVAC Troubleshooting Guide

AvRex Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

782 kr

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A Practical, On-the-Job HVAC Guide

Applicable to residential, commercial, and industrial jobs, this essential handbook puts a wealth of real-world information at your fingertips. HVAC Troubleshooting Guide shows you how to read, interpret, and prepare schedules, mechanical plans, and electrical schematics. This handy resource will aid you in your everyday tasks and keep you up to date with the latest facts, figures, and devices. The book includes numerous illustrations, tables, and charts, troubleshooting tips, safety precautions, resource directories, and a glossary of terms.

HVAC Troubleshooting Guide helps you:

Identify and safely use tools and equipment (both new and old)Use heat pumps and hot air furnacesCalculate ventilation requirementsWork with refrigeration equipment and the new refrigerantsUtilize control devices, including solenoids and relaysOperate, select, and repair electric motorsWork with condensers, compressors, and evaporatorsMonitor the flow of refrigerant with valves, tubing, and filtersComply with the Section 608 refrigerant recycling ruleProgram thermostatsInsulate with batts, sheet, tubing covers, and foamWork with solid-state controlsUnderstand electrical and electronic symbols used in schematics

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Second Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

829 kr

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A Complete, Up-to-Date Guide to AC and Refrigeration

Fully revisited to cover the latest techniques, tools, refrigerants, and equipment, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles and practices of the AC and refrigeration industry. Step-by-step instructions, along with more than 800 photographs and illustrations, demonstrate efficient, cost-effective, and current methods for choosing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing today's cooling and climate control systems. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, a professional technician, or a student, you'll find the task-simplifying details you need for any project. Learn all about:

Tools, instruments, and specialized equipmentDevelopment of refrigerationVoltage, current, and resistanceSolenoids and valvesElectric motorsRefrigerantsRefrigeration compressorsCondensers, chillers, and cooling towersWater-cooling problemsEvaporatorsRefrigerant flow controlServicing and safetyFreezersTemperature, psychrometrics, and air controlComfort air conditioningCommercial air-conditioning systemsVarious types of air conditioners and heat pumpsEstimating load and insulating pipesElectrical power for air conditionersAir-conditioning and refrigeration careersNew refrigerantsElectrical and electronic symbols used in schematics

Welding

AvDon Geary,Rex Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

544 kr

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LEARN THE ART OF WELDING FROM THE GROUND UP

Filled with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, Welding, Second Edition provides an easy-to-follow introduction to oxyacetylene welding and cutting, soldering, and basic metal properties. You'll learn how to set up your workshop, properly use welding equipment, design projects, work safely, and get professional results--even if you have no experience. With coverage of the latest tools, materials, and techniques, this fully updated, hands-on guide serves as an ideal beginner's tutorial as well as an on-the-job reference for experienced welders.

Find out how to:

Work with oxyacetylene welding fuels, equipment, and suppliesReview other welding methods, including arc, tungsten inert gas, and gas metal arc weldingUnderstand the properties and weldability of various metalsUse the latest soldering tools and techniquesMaster brazing, braze welding, cutting metal, and welding thicker metalsFollow welding safety procedures and troubleshoot problemsTest your knowledge with end-of-chapter review questionsDesign and set up your own home workshopBuild metal projects, including a gate, fireplace grate, and workbench

Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls, Second Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

795 kr

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The most complete, up-to-date guide to industrial electricity

This practical resource offers comprehensive coverage of the entire electrical field and its equipment, including troubleshooting and repair. You'll learn how to read and interpret schematics and drawings and safely work with all electrical components and systems on the jobsite.

The Second Edition features a new chapter on robotics, a new 16-page color insert, and information on the latest codes, regulations, and devices. Filled with more than 650 photos and diagrams, study questions, review problems, and detailed answers, this career-building tool helps you enhance your electrical and electronics expertise and apply it effectively in the workplace.

Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls, Second Edition covers:

Tools and equipmentSafety in the workplaceSymbols used in electrical wiring diagrams and ladder diagramsControl circuits and diagramsSwitchesMagnetism and solenoidsRelaysElectric motorsTimers and sensorsSolenoids and valvesMotor starting methodsSolid-state reduced-voltage startersSpeed control and monitoringMotor control and protectionThree-phase controllersDrivesTransformersPower generationPower distribution systemsProgrammable controllersRoboticsCareers in electricity

Commercial Real Estate Revolution

Nine Transforming Keys to Lowering Costs, Cutting Waste, and Driving Change in a Broken Industry

AvRex Miller,Dean Strombomm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

288 kr

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As it currently operates, the commercial real estate construction industry is a disaster full of built-in waste. Seventy-percent of all projects end over budget and late. The buildingSMART Alliance estimates that up to fifty-percent of the process is consumed in waste. Almost every project includes massive hidden taxes in the form of delays, cost overruns, poor quality, and work that has to be redone. Building new structures is a fragmented, adversarial process that commonly results in dissatisfied customers and frequently ends in disappointment, bitterness, and even litigation. The industry must change—for its own good and that of its customers. But while the industry has tried to reform itself, it can’t do it alone. Real change can only come from business owners and executives who refuse to continue paying for a dysfunctional system and demand a new way of doing business.The Commercial Real Estate Revolution is a bold manifesto for change from the Mindshift consortium—a group of top commercial real estate industry leaders who are fed up with a system that simply doesn’t work. The book explains how business leaders can implement nine principles for any project that will dramatically cut costs, end delays, create better buildings, and force the industry into real reform.The Commercial Real Estate Revolution offers a radically new way of doing business—a beginning-to-end, trust-based methodology that transforms the building process from top to bottom. Based on unifying principles and a common framework that meets the needs of all stakeholders, this new system can reform and remake commercial construction into an industry we’re proud to be a part of.If you’re one of the millions of hardcore cynics who work in commercial construction, you probably think this sounds like pie in the sky. But this is no magic bullet; it’s a call for real reform. If you’re an industry professional who’s sick of letting down clients or an owner who’s sick of cost overruns and endless delays, The Commercial Real Estate Revolution offers a blueprint for fixing a broken industry.

Del 5 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Electric Motors

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

618 kr

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Here's the ultimate motor tool If you need information about installing, repairing, and maintaining any type of electric motor, this book belongs in your toolbox. Completely revised and illustrated, it covers principles of motor function, choosing and replacing motors, identifying and repairing common problems, performing routine maintenance, and more, all without excessive math. It's the guide your father relied on, now fully updated for the twenty-first century.* Understand both AC and DC motor function and operation* Repair small series motors and troubleshoot special types of motors* Compare methods of motor control, including various switches, starters, and timing relays* Troubleshoot fractional horsepower motors, including split-phase induction, capacitor start, repulsion, shaded-pole, hysteresis synchronous, and universal motors* Learn the best procedures for stripping and rewinding armatures and stators* Modify AC motors for speed control* Discover which tools and supplies you'll always need

Del 8 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Machine Shop Basics

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

365 kr

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Use the right tool the right way Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic/digital controls, is the ultimate guide to basic machine shop equipment and how to use it. Whether you're a professional machinist, an apprentice, a trade student, or a handy homeowner, this fully illustrated volume helps you define tools and use them properly and safely. It's packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. Mark Richard Miller is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas.* Understand basic machine shop practice and safety measures* Recognize the variations in similar tools and the purposes they serve* Learn recommended methods of mounting work in different machines* Obtain a complete working knowledge of numerically controlled machines and the operations they perform* Review procedures for safe and efficient use of cutting tools and cutters* Expand your knowledge with clear, step-by-step illustrations of proper equipment set-up and operation

Del 9 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Machine Shop Tools and Operations

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

359 kr

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Make your shop safe and smart If you're a machinist or a student of the trade, this second volume in Audel's machine shop library offers concise, to-the-point coverage of everything you need to know. You'll find definitions of all the shop tools; guidelines for set-up, safe operation, maintenance, and repair; illustrations and diagrams; review questions for students, and much more. Expect it to become one of your most-used tools.* Master all types of saws, drills, lathes, milling machinery, metal-finishing machines, and more* Learn safe operating procedures for cutting tools and the best ways to mount work in the machines * Find current details on new machines with electronic/digital controls* Understand how ultrasonics are used in metalworking* Explore information on machine shop robotics and electronics* Discover valuable tips for hobbyists, woodworkers, and home-shop owners

Del 10 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Automated Machines and Toolmaking

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

458 kr

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Master today's toolmaking equipment Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic and digital controls, is the ultimate guide to automated machines and toolmaking. Whether you're a professional machinist, an apprentice, or a trade student, this fully illustrated volume helps you work with metal-safely, precisely, efficiently-using today's tools and techniques. It's packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job.* Understand automated machine fundamentals and work with jigs and fixtures * Learn the basics of spiral and helix milling, gear cutting, and cam machining* Discover how to cut, punch, or shape a die with minimum waste* Master the operations of today's grinders and lapping machines* Find out all about toolmaking, from allowances and tolerances to layouts and master plates* Follow the clear, step-by-step illustrations to gain a hands-on knowledge of techniques and procedures

Audel Plumbers Pocket Manual

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

405 kr

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Here's the real plumber's friend This fully revised guide gives you plumbing essentials, illustrations, tips, shortcuts - the lowdown on brazing, soldering, pipe fittings, commercial water coolers, automatic bathroom systems, and more. All this and much more* Includes tables, diagrams, and working drawings* Provides necessary math and metric information * Features a chapter on dental office plumbing* Explains and identifies the right plumbing tools for each job* Illustrates appropriate vents and venting methods* Covers the Sloan flush valve, Oasis water coolers, the Sovent system, 1.6-gallon flush toilets, and solar system water heaters* Useful for homeowners as well as plumbing professionals

Audel Questions and Answers for Plumbers' Examinations

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

340 kr

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What's the best way to study? The best guarantee of exam success is to know the material and be prepared for the questions you're likely to encounter. This book provides hundreds of questions and answers to help you review, tips for more productive studying, advice on how to approach the exam, a valuable chapter that outlines state licensing requirements for apprentice, journeyman, master, and inspector, and more-all designed to help you face the license exam with confidence.* Study plumbing drawings, material takeoff pro-cedures, and typical system layouts* Check your knowledge of plumbing mathematics* Understand what plumbing installation inspections involve* Become familiar with regulations for both the uniform and international codes* Review residential trailer plumbing standards and private sewage treatment facilities* Refresh your understanding of steam and hot water heating procedures* Study the specific licensing requirements for your state and your experience level

Del 20 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Air Conditioning Home and Commercial

AvMark Richard Miller,Rex Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

511 kr

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This guide will keep you coolLike its earlier editions, this fully updated guidebook is packed with practical information on installing, servicing, maintaining, and trouble-shooting air-conditioning systems. Whether you're an AC professional, an independent repair technician, or a cost-conscious homeowner, everything you need is here. Clearly organized and loaded with diagrams and illustrations, it's a vital addition to your toolbox. Find concise, accurate information on installing and maintaining both residential and commercial systemsUnderstand the physics of air conditioning and filtrationMake accurate temperature measurements using various methods and devicesWork with room air conditioners, water cooling systems, and auto air conditioningLearn about refrigerants, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and AC motorsService, troubleshoot, and repair both old and new AC units

Del 21 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Complete Building Construction

AvMark Richard Miller,Rex Millerm. fl.

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

511 kr

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You can build on this foundation Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a home addition, you need to know the latest about materials, methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site to installing roof shingles, this book helps you make responsible decisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updated with information about available resources, new materials, and recent code changes, it helps you build cost-effective, energy-efficient structures with confidence.* Understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoning will affect structure placement* Consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planning foundations* Look at the pros and cons of welded wire fabric in concrete work* Explore low-E window glass, heat mirror, and switchable glazings* Find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are most effective* Learn about the properties of Gypsonite(TM) and FiberBond(TM) in interior construction* Handle the radon hazard and other environmental issues

Del 22 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Layout, Foundation, and Framing

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

405 kr

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Here's knowledge you can build on Whether you're building a storage shed or your dream house, the same principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation, erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This handy how-to guide has been totally revised and updated to cover new building materials and the latest techniques in construction and framing. It's where to find answers and solutions, from the first stake to the last roofing nail.* Choose an appropriate site and lay out the structure* Construct a foundation that meets structural needs and weather conditions* Work with block building materials* Understand balloon frame, post-and-beam, and platform frame construction* Calculate rafter length and choose the right roofing materials* Install skylights, cornices, doors, windows, and various types of siding

Del 24 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Tools, Steel Square, and Joinery

AvMark Richard Miller,Rex Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

352 kr

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Fully updated; the first in a four-volume set of indispensable builders' guides Builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers will love these revised, clearly organized guides. This one walks the reader through choosing, using, and maintaining appropriate hand and power tools for various jobs, then explains appropriate methods of wood joinery for different building and finishing applications. Includes an updated reference appendix.

Audel Pumps and Hydraulics

AvJames E. Brumbaugh,Rex Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

489 kr

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Pull up what you need to know Pumps and hydraulic equipment are now used in more facets of industry than ever before. Whether you are a pump operator or you encounter pumps and hydraulic systems through your work in another skilled trade, a basic knowledge of the practical features, principles, installation, and maintenance of such systems is essential. You'll find it all here, fully updated with real-world examples and 21st-century applications. Learn to install and service pumps for nearly any applicationUnderstand the fundamentals and operating principles of pump controls and hydraulicsService and maintain individual pumping devices that use smaller motorsSee how pumps are used in robotics, taking advantage of hydraulics to lift larger, heavier loadsHandle new types of housings and work with the latest electronic controlsKnow the appropriate servicing schedule for different types of pumping equipmentInstall and troubleshoot special-service pumps

Del 37 - Audel Technical Trades Series

Audel Welding Pocket Reference

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

282 kr

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Featuring updated charts dealing with the most common situations welding workers face on the job , this comprehensive, pocket-sized reference is based on recommendations from working professionals and covers welding symbols and definitions, types of joints and welds, typical welding station configurations, oxygen cylinders, arc-welding charts, U.S metric measures, and more.

Modern Pipefitter's Manual

AvRex Miller,Mark R. Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

902 kr

Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar

A pipefitter is a tradesperson who installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical piping systems. Piping can consist of copper, PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, and galvanized pipe, which is typically glued, soldered, or threaded. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters learn on the job through an apprenticeship, but also go through licensing and accreditation. According to the Occupations Handbook, there are at least 950,000 pipefitting jobs in 2018. The pipefitting industry is expected to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Construction of buildings and the need for new septic and mechanical systems should drive demand for qualified workers. The Pipefitters Handbook has been THE indispensable reference for pipefitters of all levels for about 50 years. It continues to sell well, despite its age and outdated appearance. Here, in one book, the authors are modernizing this work for the entire pipefitting trade. There will be much more information on plastic pipes and tubing, which was NOT included before. The content will include modern materials, standards, and requirements. All state exams are taken into consideration. The authors will also include true/false and multiple-choice questions – the type students studying for the certification will see on their official exams. Tools and instruments are included to familiarize the individual with the labor-saving devices and their correct utilization. This is the perfect resource for all those entering the trade.

Plumbing Licensing Study Guide

AvRex Miller,Mark R. Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

902 kr

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This book is designed for use as both a text and study guide for those students taking the licensing test in plumbing. Because of the large number of residential dwellings under construction and planned for the near future, this is a growing area. Well trained and knowledgeable plumbers are urgently needed. The field of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is predicted to grow about 12 percent each year until 2024, faster than most professions. The onslaught of new buildings is behind this surge. Here, in one book, the entire plumbing trade is covered in one accessible source. Consideration is given to cover all US states' exam requirements. Tools and instruments are included to familiarize the licensing candidates with labor-saving devices and their correct utilization. While there are hundreds of practice exam questions, there is no guarantee that these questions and answers will appear on the actual test, or that the reader will pass the exam by simply reading this book. The main emphasis is on getting the tradesman accustomed to testing and knowledgeable about the plumbing trade in general. While there used to be several good resources for those studying to become licensed plumbers, these are quite old and rather outdated. This textbook/study guide will fill a void in this increasingly important trade. FEATURES : Includes valuable tips and illustrations of the various tools and equipment used in the trade. Practice questions with answers (at least 400 in the book, and several hundred more on an affiliated website) will be included at the end of each chapter, organized according to the various aspects of the trade. Some suggestions for taking tests and studying for exams are also discussed, along with tips for instructors who are preparing lesson plans and curricula for teaching plumbing certification. An affiliated website will have additional test questions, videos, and color photographs of the more eye-catching scenarios in the book.

Change Your Space, Change Your Culture

How Engaging Workspaces Lead to Transformation and Growth

AvRex Miller,Mabel Caseym. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

232 kr

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The fastest, easiest way to shift culture toward engagement and productivity Change Your Space, Change Your Culture is a guide to transforming business by rethinking the workplace. Written by a team of trail-blazing leaders, this book reveals the secrets of companies that discovered the power of culture and space. This insightful guide reveals what companies lose by viewing office space as something to manage or minimize. With practical tips and implementation details, the book helps the reader see that the workspace is, in fact, a crucial driver of productivity and morale.Change Your Space, Change Your Culture was born out of recent studies that expose truly outrageous "Oh, my God" realities: More than 70 percent of the workforce either hates their job or they are just going through the motions.Half of all office space is wasted.Those shattering facts exist because office space is generally regarded as "overhead" or "sunk cost." Most buildings today clearly communicate the low priority placed on people-friendly design. Poor workforce engagement is baked into the culture. This book provides guidance on turning this around, by rethinking and reshaping space to align with the way people work. Specifically, this book moves from the high-altitude view down to the details on how to: Discover the fastest, easiest and most cost-effective way to shift cultureAdd square footage by using space more effectivelyBoost employee engagement and vitality by the creative use of spaceLearn how space can become a powerful productivity toolWe all know that design, space, and flow have a powerful effect on the human psyche. Our homes, museums, sports arenas, places of worship, and even airport terminals reveal that. Environment can inspire dread or enthusiasm, distraction or focus, collaboration or isolation. That's why the office must be designed to inspire the desired culture and workflow – if it's not properly designed, no program, training or rules will be effective over time. Change Your Space, Change Your Culture is the practical guide to office space, the foundation of an engaging culture.

Humanizing the Education Machine

How to Create Schools That Turn Disengaged Kids Into Inspired Learners

AvRex Miller,Bill Lathamm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

219 kr

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A clear roadmap for the new territory of education Education in the U.S. has been under fire for quite some time, and for good reason. The numbers alone tell a very disconcerting story: according to various polls, 70% of teachers are disengaged. Add to that the fact that the United States ranks last among industrialized nations for college graduation levels, and it's evident there's a huge problem that needs to be addressed. Yet the current education system and its school buildings—with teachers standing in front of classrooms and lecturing to students—have gone largely unchanged since the 19th century. Humanizing the Education Machine tackles this tough issue head-on. It describes how the education system has become ineffective by not adapting to fit students' needs, learning styles, perspectives, and lives at home. This book explains how schools can evolve to engage students and involve parents. It serves to spread hope for reform and equip parents, educators, administrators, and communities to: Analyze the pitfalls of the current U.S. education systemIntelligently argue the need to reform the current landscape of educationWork to make a difference in the public education systemBe an informed advocate for your child or local school systemIf you're a concerned parent or professional looking for a trusted resource on the need for education reform, look no further than Humanizing the Education Machine. This illuminating resource provides the information you need to become a full partner in the new human-centered learning revolution.

Healthy Workplace Nudge

How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance

AvRex Miller,Phillip Williamsm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

232 kr

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Discover how healthy buildings, culture, and people lead to high profitsOrganizations and employees now spend an average of $18,000 per year per employee for health costs, a 61% increase in 10 years. Every indicator projects these costs will double before 2030. This is an unsustainable path. These costs are the tip to an even bigger iceberg, the hidden costs of time out of the office, distraction, disengagement, and turnover. The Healthy Workplace Nudge explains the findings of research on 100 large organizations that have tackled the problems of employee health costs and disengagement in five fresh ways: Well-being leads to health and high performanceWake up to the fact that 95% of traditional wellness programs fail to improve health or lower costsBehavioral economics has become a new powerful tool to nudge healthy behaviorHealthy buildings are now cost effective and produce your strongest ROI to improving healthLeaders who develop healthy cultures achieve sustainable high performance and employee wellbeingIn addition to proving highly effective, these approaches represent a fraction of the cost sunk into traditional wellness and engagement programs. The book explains how to create a workplace that is good for people, releases them to what they do best and enjoy most, and produces great and profitable work.• Find actionable strategies and tactics you can put into use today• Retain happy, productive talent• Cut unnecessary spending and boost your bottom line• Benefit from real-world research and proven practiceIf you’re a leader who cares about the health and happiness of your employees, a human resource professional, or a professional who develops, designs, builds, or outfits workplace environments to improve employee health and wellbeing, this is one book you’ll want to have on hand.

WHOLE

What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive

AvRex Miller,Bill Lathamm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

219 kr

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A shocking statistic in education reveals that 70% of K-12 teachers work under chronic stress. This revolutionary new book explains how removing stress from the classroom holds the key to improving education. The book also explains what administrators, teachers, parents, and communities can do to help accomplish a stress-free classroom. For years, the expert voices said “disengagement” was the crucial issue behind poor educational environments and results. Naturally, only massive reform could fix it. But what if the enormous restructuring and expenditures attacked the wrong problem? MindShift, an organization that reframes tired and clogged conversations, pushed the old conclusions off the table and started fresh. They gathered diverse leaders in education, leadership, neuroscience, architecture, and wellness in working forums around the nation. These pivotal meetings produced WHOLE, a game-changing approach to education. This book captures the story and details of how the system can be remade for real and lasting benefits to everyone. With the authors’ expertise, the book exposes the exhausted and antiquated thinking that led to the present crisis. But, WHOLE also proposes a new era of disruptive change that can produce happier, healthier, and more successful education for the 21st century. The book introduces the outliers, tells the stories, and presents the roadmaps to: Why teachers should be seen as high-performance athletes, requiring time for recovery and preparationHow schools can become “field hospitals,” combining learning with healingWhy space matters, how redesigning and refurnishing schools can eliminate stress and produce learning environments that are more open and invitingWays to properly integrate schools within communities, building honest relationships, increasing social capital, and achieving transparency that increases success Packed with real-life examples, new research, and solutions that you can introduce to your own schools, students, and communities, WHOLE shows us how to move schools from the age of stress and insecurity to an age of true educational flourishing.

Carpentry and Construction, Sixth Edition

AvMark Miller,Rex Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

922 kr

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Fully updated home carpentry, construction, and remodeling instruction

This thoroughly revised, DIY guide takes you through every step of home construction, including remodeling, building additions, and making household repairs. Discover how to select tools, pour foundations, build walls and floors, and install tiles—even handle electrical wiring, plumbing, and insulation! Easy-to-follow instructions, along with more than 1,500 photos and illustrations, clearly demonstrate each technique. Logically organized by building stages, this new edition features the latest tools and materials, information on environmentally friendly building practices, many new and updated images, and a brand new chapter on painting.

Carpentry and Construction, Sixth Edition, shows how to tackle:• Site preparation• Footings and foundations • Concrete slabs and floors• Floor frames• Walls and roof framing• Windows and doors • Exterior and interior walls • Electrical Wiring • Plumbing • Insulation • Paint selection and painting techniques• Interior finishing • Kitchen and bathroom remodeling • Tile setting• Solar heating installation • Termite prevention • Installation of Skylights • Fences, decks, and patios • Private water and sewage systems • And much more

Robots and Robotics: Principles, Systems, and Industrial Applications

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

1 172 kr

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Master the principles and practices of industrial robotics

Written by a pair of technology experts and accomplished educators, this comprehensive resource provides a solid foundation in applied industrial robotics and robot technology. You will get straightforward explanations of the latest components, techniques, and capabilities along with practical examples and detailed illustrations. The book takes a look at the entire field of robotics―from design and production to deployment, operation, and maintenance. Valuable appendices provide information on specific robot models, pendants, and controllers.

Robots and Robotics: Principles, Systems and Industrial Applications covers:

• Robot and robotics fundamentals• Identification of components• Robot parts and robotic motion capabilities• Programs, programming languages, and microprocessors• Drive systems, pumps, motors, and sensors• Control methods• Industrial applications • Specifications and capabilities• Troubleshooting and maintenance• Emerging technologies and the future of robotics

HVAC Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition