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Fully revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of
Expedition and Wilderness Medicine continues to be the essential
resource for all expedition medics and well-informed travellers, as
well as nurses, paramedics, medical students, and other expedition
members travelling in remote, wilderness areas of the world. Now
containing more guidance about caving medicine, the third edition
includes revised and additional illustrations and essential maps of
the spread of diseases. Clear and concise, readers can rely on this
handbook to provide the key knowledge and practical advice they
need. It enables efficient preparation and planning before the
journey, advises on camp logistics, risk management, and medical
problems during the expedition, as well as highlighting rare but
important risks to those visiting remote areas. Focusing on
preventative measures, it also contains chapters dealing with
crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging
environments, with guidance about the obligations of a clinician
joining an expedition, ethical approaches to such work, and
medicine in various extreme environments. This edition will give
you the confidence and skills you need to travel to any extreme or
remote environment. Incorporating the combined knowledge and
experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners,
this is a practical, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of expedition
and wilderness medicine.
Every war leaves a mark upon time, as well as the earth upon which
it is fought. In Dublin, Georgia, in the spring of 1974, the
survivors of wars from the distant past welcomed home the soldiers
of the war in Vietnam. The children who would fight another,
distant war, were marked for battle by a convergence of forces
hidden by a natural disaster that most thought would be remembered
as the defining moment of their lifetimes@but it was only the
prequel. Life in small towns, and everywhere, was changed@forever.
The real war was just beginning.
Recent accidents in a range of industries have increased concern
over the design, development, management and control of
safety-critical systems. Attention has now focused upon the role of
human error both in the development and in the operation of complex
processes.
Human Error, Safety and Systems Development gathers contributions
from practitioners and researchers presenting and discussing
leading edge techniques that can be used to mitigate the impact of
error (both system and human) on safety-critical systems. Some of
these contributions can be easily integrated into existing systems
engineering practices while others provide a more theoretical and
fundamental perspective on the issues raised by these kinds of
interactive systems. More precisely the contributions cover the
following themes:
-Techniques for incident and accident analysis;
-Empirical studies of operator behaviour in safety-critical
systems;
-Observational studies of safety-critical systems;
-Risk assessment techniques for interactive systems;
-Safety-related interface design, development and testing;
-Formal description techniques for the design and development of
safety-critical interactive systems.
Many diverse sectors are covered, including but not limited to
aviation, maritime and the other transportation industries, the
healthcare industry, process and power generation and military
applications.
This volume contains 20 original and significant contributions
addressing these critical questions. The papers were presented at
the 7th IFIP Working Group 13.5 Working Conference on Human Error,
Safety and Systems Development, which was held in August 2004 in
conjunction with the 18th IFIP World Computer Congress in Toulouse,
France, and sponsored by the International Federation for
Information Processing (IFIP).
This sixth edition of The Practical Zone System by Chris Johnson
updates the classic manual on Ansel Adams's landmark technique for
the digital age. For photographers working digitally or with film,
in color or black and white, in the studio or on the go, this
simple visual language helps to control contrast and, through a
process called Previsualization, provides photographers with the
power of free creative expression. This new edition discusses
recent advances in technology and potentials for their use in zone
photography, including HDR, smartphone cameras that shoot in raw
format and smartphone light meters. Johnson demonstrates how the
Zone System is a universal visual and conceptual language that
dramatically simplifies the problem of creating and rendering
complex lighting setups.
Of the forty mammal species known to have vanished in the world in
the last 200 years, almost half have been Australian. Our continent
has the worst record of mammal extinctions, with over 65 mammal
species having vanished in the last 50 000 years. It began with the
great wave of megafauna extinctions in the last ice-age, and
continues today, with many mammal species vulnerable to extinction.
The question of why mammals became extinct, and why so many became
extinct in Australia has been debated by experts for over a century
and a half and we are no closer to agreement on the causes. This
book introduces readers to the great mammal extinction debate.
Chris Johnson takes us on a detective-like tour of these
extinctions, uncovering how, why and when they occurred.
Many communities in cities around the world do not like the growing
number of residential towers, but they also realise that the
detached house is not a sustainable urban solution. Between these
two extremes, there is a 'missing middle' of mid-rise apartment
buildings that relate to the street and are within the height of
trees. This book argues that the mid-rise way of urban living is an
essential component of growing cities, demonstrating that the
economics of this form of development are better than that of
terrace houses or town houses. It begins by examining successful
historic precedents of this housing type, such as the tenements of
Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and New York and successful
mid-rise housing in London. The book then discusses reasons for the
relative lack of contemporary mid-rise housing developments,
including planning legislation, and the perception that it is a
dull and uniform building type. It brings together and analyses a
wide range of award-winning international contemporary examples by
leading architecture firms, looks at the importance of location,
the need for urban placemaking, visual interest and design
diversity and mixed use precincts, and highlights the advantages,
including demographic diversity, urban density, sociability and
reduction of car use.
This sixth edition of The Practical Zone System by Chris Johnson
updates the classic manual on Ansel Adams's landmark technique for
the digital age. For photographers working digitally or with film,
in color or black and white, in the studio or on the go, this
simple visual language helps to control contrast and, through a
process called Previsualization, provides photographers with the
power of free creative expression. This new edition discusses
recent advances in technology and potentials for their use in zone
photography, including HDR, smartphone cameras that shoot in raw
format and smartphone light meters. Johnson demonstrates how the
Zone System is a universal visual and conceptual language that
dramatically simplifies the problem of creating and rendering
complex lighting setups.
Filled with over 150 essential, practical recipes that empower Unix
users to regain lost timespent creating and testing shell scripts.
The majority of scripts included are POSIX-compliantand supported
by many of the major shell variants, including Bash, ksh, and
sh.Each real-world example recipe follows the same problem-solution
structure, meaningcross-referencing is easy and fast. Recipe topics
include file conversion (DOS, UNIX, andMac), system administration,
resource monitoring, filename management, complex datecalculations,
screen control capabilities, and much more. Completely updated for
this second edition and taking all the changes of the past tenyears
into account, every recipe in this book is now relevant for a
modern audience. AuthorsChris Johnson's and Jayant Varma's code is
clear, direct, and applicable. Add this excellentreference to your
library today.
Recent accidents in a range of industries have increased concern
over the design, development, management and control of
safety-critical systems. Attention has now focused upon the role of
human error both in the development and in the operation of complex
processes.
Human Error, Safety and Systems Development gathers contributions
from practitioners and researchers presenting and discussing
leading edge techniques that can be used to mitigate the impact of
error (both system and human) on safety-critical systems. Some of
these contributions can be easily integrated into existing systems
engineering practices while others provide a more theoretical and
fundamental perspective on the issues raised by these kinds of
interactive systems. More precisely the contributions cover the
following themes:
-Techniques for incident and accident analysis;
-Empirical studies of operator behaviour in safety-critical
systems;
-Observational studies of safety-critical systems;
-Risk assessment techniques for interactive systems;
-Safety-related interface design, development and testing;
-Formal description techniques for the design and development of
safety-critical interactive systems.
Many diverse sectors are covered, including but not limited to
aviation, maritime and the other transportation industries, the
healthcare industry, process and power generation and military
applications.
This volume contains 20 original and significant contributions
addressing these critical questions. The papers were presented at
the 7th IFIP Working Group 13.5 Working Conference on Human Error,
Safety and Systems Development, which was held in August 2004 in
conjunction with the 18th IFIP World Computer Congress in Toulouse,
France, and sponsored by the International Federation for
Information Processing (IFIP).
Women's lives in southern Africa have undergone immense changes.
War and economic hardship have separated families, education and
outside influences have changed ideas about family life. This book
records some of the stories of the women of the area and the
changing world in which they live.
Make your company--its employees and its culture--healthier inside
and out
Energy and wellness are of ever increasing importance. With an
increase productivity and job satisfaction that come from a
healthier life, now is the time to get healthy. A poor food
environment and the demanding pace of modern day life continue to
contribute to a downward spiral of health, "On Target Living"
offers focused strategies to achieve positive results. Everyone
knows that exercise and physical movement contribute to better
health, energy, and performance. The challenge comes with knowing
what to do and how to do it. Author Chris Johnson has taught
thousands how to live a life in balance, and here he shares his
practices with you. Developing healthy eating habits Incorporating
exercise into daily routines Prioritizing rest and rejuvenation
Learning the keys to living well and applying this knowledge to
enhanced performance, increased productivity, and positive results
for your life and work
The journey to optimal health and performance begins with the
ideas in "On Target Living." Building sustainable changes into your
company culture will decrease health risks and sick days while
contributing to higher productivity rates, but these improvements
will also contribute to healthier and more enjoyable lives for your
employees.
"The Art of Violin Making" is the major work for the craftsman,
bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the
violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical
reference. Part One: The Violin Makers is devoted to separate
chapters on the life and work of some of the greatest of all violin
makers; the families of Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri, and the
unique genius of Jacob Stainer. These chapters include superb
colour photographs of examples of their work. Also included is a
chapter covering the work of some leading contemporary violin
makers. Part Two: The Workshop, Tools and Materials provides
essential information on the tools, working environment and
material needed by violin makers. Part Three: Violin Construction
comprises a detailed, step-by-step guide to the traditional method
of violin making, based closely on the teaching system employed at
the world-famous Newark School of Violin Making in England.
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Human-Centered and Error-Resilient Systems Development - IFIP WG 13.2/13.5 Joint Working Conference, 6th International Conference on Human-Centered Software Engineering, HCSE 2016, and 8th International Conference on Human Error, Safety, and System Development, HESSD 2016, Stockholm, Sweden, August 29-31, 2016, Proceedings (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)
Cristian Bogdan, Jan Gulliksen, Stefan Sauer, Peter Forbrig, Marco Winckler, …
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG
13.2/13.5 Joint Working Conferences: 6th International Conference
on Human-Centered Software Engineering, HCSE 2016, and 8th
International Conference on Human Error, Safety, and System
Development, HESSD 2016, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 2016.
The 11 full papers and 14 short papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The papers cover various
topics such as integration of software engineering and
user-centered design; HCI models and model-driven engineering;
incorporating guidelines and principles for designing usable
products in the development process; usability engineering; methods
for user interface design; patterns in HCI and HCSE; software
architectures for user interfaces; user interfaces for special
environments; representations for design in the development
process; working with iterative and agile process models in HCSE;
social and organizational aspects in the software development
lifecycle; human-centric software development tools; user profiles
and mental models; user requirements and design constraints; and
user experience and software design.
The bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a
glue to combine external Linux commands. By taking full advantage
of shell internals, shell programs can perform as snappily as
utilities written in C or other compiled languages. And you will
see how, without assuming Unix lore, you can write professional
bash 4.0 programs through standard programming techniques.Complete
bash coverage Teaches bash as a programming language Helps you
master bash 4.0 features What you'll learn Use the shell to write
new utilities and accomplish most programming tasks. Use shell
parameter expansion to replace many external commands, making
scripts very fast. Learn to avoid many common mistakes that cause
scripts to fail. Learn how bash's readline and history libraries
can save typing when getting user input. Learn to use features new
to bash 4.0. Build shell scripts that get information from the Web.
Who this book is for
Beginning Linux and Unix system administrators who want to be in
full command of their systems.
Table of Contents Hello, World Your First Shell Program Input,
Output, and Throughput Looping and Branching Command-Line Parsing
and Expansion Parameters and Variables Shell Functions String
Manipulation File Operations and Commands Reserved Words and
Builtin Commands Writing Bug-Free Scripts and Debugging the Rest
Programming for the Command Line Runtime Configuration Data
Processing Scripting the Screen Entry-Level Programming
This book provides a comprehensive description of the Long Term
Evolution (LTE) radio access network, as specified by 3GPP. The
content is aimed towards anyone wishing to learn the basics, or to
develop a more thorough understanding. The content is presented in
the form of bullet points to keep it concise and to allow rapid
access to the key information. Highlights include: - Complete text
is presented as bullet points - Can be read with ease and in less
time - Illustrations and tables support text - Content includes
both introductory and advanced topics - Based upon the release 8, 9
and 10 versions of the 3GPP specifications - Detailed description
of air-interface, bit rates and physical channels - Most important
messages and signalling procedures explained - Idle mode and
physical layer procedures presented - Practical radio network
planning subjects addressed - Includes both FDD and TDD variants -
LTE Advanced technologies presented - Voice over LTE solutions
described
Modern web development is so much more than just HTML and CSS with
a little JavaScript mixed in. People want faster, more usable
interfaces that work on multiple devices, and you need the latest
tools and techniques to make that happen. This book gives you over
40 concise solutions to today's web development problems, and
introduces new solutions that will expand your skill set---proven,
practical advice from authors who use these tools and techniques
every day. In this completely updated edition, you'll find
innovative new techniques and workflows, as well as reworked
solutions that take advantage of new developments. Web development
is constantly changing, and you need to stay on top of your game.
Discover a wide spectrum of web development techniques, from how to
improve the way you present content, to solutions for data
analysis, testing, and deployment. In this edition we introduce new
tools, add new recipes, and modernize old ones. You'll use Vagrant
to automate server setup, and you'll discover new ways to develop
blogs and static sites. You'll learn how to use Grunt to script the
deployment of your web project, and use Angular to build a
single-page app. You'll learn how to make content stand out with
simple cross-browser styles; create animations that work well
everywhere without plugins; and create lightweight, responsive
layouts. We'll show you how to use preprocessors like CoffeeScript
and Sass; write tests for your code; use Git and Dropbox to
collaborate; configure and secure the Apache web server; use
virtualization to set up your own servers automatically; and much
more. Whether you're new to front-end development, or you've got a
few years of experience, you'll become a more versatile developer
by finding out how---and why---to use these solutions in your next
project. What You Need: Your favorite text editor, the most current
version of Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or
Safari, and a working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript. Familiarity
with command-line interfaces is a plus.
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Tiny The Cowboy
Chris Johnson; Renetta Jean Kennedy
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