Introduction to Materials Management (4th Edition)

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Written in a simple and user-friendly style, this book covers all the basics of supply chain management and production and inventory control. It is the only book listed in the APICS-The Educational Society for Resource Management CPIM Exam Content Manual as the text reference for the Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) CPIM certification examination. 15 separate chapters discuss an introduction to materials management, production planning system, master scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, forecasting, inventory fundamentals, order quantities, independent demand ordering systems, physical inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution, products and processes, just-in-time manufacturing, and total quality management. For business personnel whose job functions include materials management, and production and inventory control.

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Well worth the money........2006-05-21

I own the 4th edition. I had to make a comment after amazon recommended the 5th.

This is a great book. Originally, i was PO'ed at the price. Especially when you get it and its quite thin compared to many texts. I had to get it for APICS.

Once you start reading it you find it cuts through all waste. This is not a padded book. It explains concepts in a brief, direct manner. Most importantly it communicates clearly. Its like a well written executive summary of the field of materials management. There is enough detail for practitioners.

I have almost all texts in the recommended reading of APICS. This is probably my favorite. The utility you will get per unit of time reading this is huge.

Basic Supply Chain.......2006-03-14

This book has an easy written language and is very good for beginners in the Supply Chain Management Area.

Best book to understand manufacturing process.......2006-02-01

This is one of the best books I have come across which explains the basics of Manufacturing.

A good textbook.......2005-11-17

This book covers the basics of material management and goes into some quantitative detail as well. It is very well written and its lucid style is perfect for a beginner to get a grasp on the subject.

The author clearly and logically explains the concepts of production planning, master production schedule, MRP, Production and activity control, purchasing, inventory management, forcasting, demand planning and much more.

The book also has an abundance of examples and exercises for the student to work through. It makes a good read as a beginner's textbook - but it is probably not very useful as a practical guide for the experienced professional.

Introduction to Materials Management (5th Edition) by J.R. Tony Arnorld (hardcover).......2005-09-04

I was surprised that I got the book was kind of old and not a hardcover as I saw online.

Introduction to Patent Law (Introduction to Law Series)

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Very Good Intro
Very good prep to Patent Bar
Excellent Book, Patent Law in Plain Words
Good book for law school, but not the patent bar.
A pretty decent intro book

Introduction to Patent Law (Introduction to Law Series)
Janice M. Mueller
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ASIN: 0735556725

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Written by leading scholars, each title in the "Introduction to Law" series contains comprehensive treatment in black-letter style. Featuring footnotes citing to case law, statutory and other authorities, these volumes are ideal for in-depth research on particular issues and points of law.

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Very Good Intro.......2007-10-04

This is a very good intro to patent law. It covers the essentials of 35 USC 101, 102, 103, 112 with clear language and essential case histories. It's not enough to pass the patent bar, but it's an excellent place to get an overview and foundation before going on to more detailed patent bar study materials. It's also good for reviewing concepts for practicing patent professionals. It is focussed mainly on the law, meaning it does not cover many of the administrative issues related to prosecuting patents, but it covers the law well and clearly.
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Very good prep to Patent Bar.......2007-07-20

Although the purpose of the book is not to prepare readers for the patent bar it does so anyways, especially Chapters 600 and 700 of the MPEP which are the most challenging and analytical and also the most heavily tested. It also goes into the basics of reissue and reixamination as well as international agreements governing patent prosecution.

If you are reading the book solely to prepare for the Patent Bar skip the three chapters at the end on infringement since this involves litigation and is not tested on the exam. I loved the multitude of examples and the history of how the laws were developed. Makes studying for the test a lot more enjoyable.

Excellent Book, Patent Law in Plain Words.......2007-07-12

It really gives me a whole picture of what patent law is about. I bought this book for my patent bar exam.It might not be the great book for that. It helps me, however, understand basic concepts and clarify many confusions in patent preparation and prosecution. I've heard that it's quite helpful for law students studying patent law, and even beyond school.

Good book for law school, but not the patent bar........2007-06-18

I read this to prep me for the patent bar exam, which was not a good choice. It's a great book for a law student trying to cram for patent law course exams, but I recommend OmniPrep for passing the patent bar exam, if that's what you're trying to do.

A pretty decent intro book.......2007-03-12

I bought this book to get the fundamentals of the patent bar exam. That was not a wise choice, but it is still a good book for other matters such as basic patent fundamentals. I actually skimmed through much of the book picking up key terms used in it for the patent bar exam however so that was good. It is also a great intro book to understand patents, drafting them, and prosecuting them. I recommend it to anyone.

Engineering Materials 1 : An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design

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Needs more examples.

Engineering Materials 1 : An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design
Michael Ashby , and D R H Jones
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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ASIN: 0750663804

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Widely adopted around the world, this is a core materials science and mechanical engineering text. Engineering Materials 1 gives a broad introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering applications. With each chapter corresponding to one lecture, it provides a complete introductory course in engineering materials for students with no previous background in the subject. Ashby & Jones have an established, successful track record in developing understanding of the properties of materials and how they perform in reality.

* One of the best-selling materials properties texts; well known, well established and well liked
* New student friendly format, with enhanced pedagogy including many more case studies, worked examples, student questions, full instructor's manual and online tutorial material for adopting tutors
* World-renowned author team

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Needs more examples........2007-03-10

The book has a lot of helpful material but is poor in examples. The problem set in each chapter is harder than the average problem set in a book and usually more information from another source is needed to find out the solution.

Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics

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Very self-explanatory, almost hand-holding
Difficult Book for Undergraduates with no experience

Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics
Ben A. Van Der Pluijm , and Stephen Marshak
Manufacturer: W W Norton & Co Inc (Np)
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ASIN: 039392467X

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For the Second Edition of Earth Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics, the authors have heavily revised each chapter while preserving the overall structure of the First Edition. The Second Edition also benefits from new artwork that clearly illustrates complex concepts.

New to the Second Edition:

New Chapter 15, "Geophysical Imaging," by Frederick Cook
Within Chapters 21 and 22, four new essays on "Regional Perspectives" discuss the European Alps, the Altaids, the Appalachians, and the Cascadia Wedge.
New and updated art for more informative illustration of concepts. The Second Edition now has 570 black & white figures.

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Very self-explanatory, almost hand-holding.......2007-02-06

which can help a great deal in a fast paced structure class! All concepts are well laid out, clear and understandable.

Difficult Book for Undergraduates with no experience.......2004-12-13

The book is an excellent book for advanced students of structural geology and faculty. The book may be a bit too fast for beginners. I personally like the book because i have a little background in structural geology. But I know undergraduate students who have struggled with this book. I feel this book should be read after going through books by Twiss and Moores or Davis and Reynolds.
I am in no way against this book. It provides an interesting reading for a relatively advanced reader and this book is indeed at present one of the very good books available.

Introduction to Dislocations, Fourth Edition

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Very good elementary representations of dislocation theory.

Introduction to Dislocations, Fourth Edition
Derek Hull , and D J Bacon
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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ASIN: 0750646810

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Introduction to Dislocations was first published in 1965 in a series aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students in metallurgy and materials science and related disciplines. At the time, the subject was maturing and it was expected that 'dislocation concepts' would remain a core discipline for a very long time. As expected, the book has been, and remains, an important undergraduate text all over the world.

A wider range of materials has emerged since 1965, most notably in the field of electronics and micro-engineering. The principles of dislocation theory still apply but some of the detail requires further treatment.

This fourth edition provides an essential basis for an understanding of many of the physical and mechanical properties of crystalline solids. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect developments in the understanding of the subject, whilst retaining the clarity and comprehensibility of the previous editions.

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Very good elementary representations of dislocation theory........1999-04-04

Much better and easier to understand than the many other classical dislocation theory books. It is also very comprehensive, although a little outdated due to its publication date.

Introduction To Property (Introduction to Law Series)

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Excellent supplement
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Introduction To Property (Introduction to Law Series)
Joseph William Singer
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Excellent supplement.......2007-06-24

I picked up this book because I was unable to get through my standard Hornbook on property. Let's fact it, although comprehensive, most Hornbooks are too comprehensive and the material makes for dry boring reading punctuated by multiple citations pointing out the inevitable contradictory rulings or exceptions. This book however is a gem. Although not comprehensive in each topic, it does cover the bread and better topics very adequately. The writing is such that the book is easy to read and the points come clearly across. The author even includes "hard" cases in which a particular topic is discussed with arguments for and against a certain position taken in Property Law. I would recommend that for those finding their traditional book tough going, buy this book and read the relevant chapters first and then go back to your text which will be much more comprehensible.

Overall, I would highy recommend this book as it provides a sound foundation with clear examples, straigthforward writing, and effective communication.

Good Review.......2007-05-28

This is a good review for a standard property course. However, this book has drawbacks because the subject matter covered in the text is limited and may not ecompass everything taught. Definately recomend that if you purchase that you pick up another supplement.

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis: A Practical Introduction

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It may help yr experiment
What I needed, when I needed it
Finally! The Book That Spells Out The Answers To Questions.
Finally! The Book That Spells Out The Answers To My Question
I'm hoping for an expanded second edition....

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis: A Practical Introduction
Kevin P. Menard
Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0849386888

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Although dynamical mechanical analysis or spectroscopy has left the domain of the rheologist and has become a prevalent tool in the analytical laboratory, it is still common to hear, "What is DMA, and what will it tell me?" or "I think I could use a DMA, but I cannot justify its cost." Previously, the novice in the field had to sort through texts on thermal analysis, rheology, and materials science just to find basic information - until now. This book provides the chemist, chemical engineer, or materials scientist with a starting point to understand the applications of dynamic mechanical analysis, its workings, and its advantages and limitations. Discussions include: · rheological concepts · stress-strain · data handling · experimental techniques and considerations · test methods, such as frequency sweeps and time-temperature curves · data analysis

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It may help yr experiment.......2006-07-03

The clear text will guide my experiment in composites.

The DMA technique may be helpful on several materials dynamic-mechanical characterization and this book introduces the why and how to.

Good investment to my thesis!

What I needed, when I needed it.......2001-09-27

I needed to get up to speed on DMA fast and I got what I needed. It didn't provide all the info I required for my specific application (submicron thin films) but it did provide a sound foundation for further investigation. This is truly what it claims to be, a practical introduction, many thanks to the author.

Finally! The Book That Spells Out The Answers To Questions........2000-02-09

I spent many hours researching for a Thermal Mechanical textbook that was packed full of "Get Down To The Point Answers". Let's face it, there are not many current Thermal Analysis textbooks for sale. The books I've seen are too scrambled with no understanding at the end. This book was VERY informative, and it answered my questions. Special Thanks to the author. Please write many more books with the same intentions in mind: "We would like to understand and learn from what we read"! Thank You!

Finally! The Book That Spells Out The Answers To My Question.......2000-02-09

I'm hoping for an expanded second edition...........1999-11-19

I ordered this book based on the other review here onamazon.com and was looking for a bit more. A fair bit of the contentis already covered by free application notes on the web and sales literature that the makers of DMA instrumentation pass out for free. If your looking for a solid treatment of the polymer physics of DMA testing, that's not this book; maybe it hasn't been written yet. If you just want to relate DMA testing to real world environments and effects, then there aren't enough good examples in the book or a method to make this book worth the price.

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The growing demand for instant and reliable communication means that photonic circuits are increasingly finding applications in optical communications systems. One of the prime candidates to provide satisfactory performance at low cost in the photonic circuit is silicon. Whilst silicon photonics is less well developed as compared to some other material technologies, it is poised to make a serious impact on the telecommunications industry, as well as in many other applications, as other technologies fail to meet the yield/performance/cost trade-offs. Following a sympathetic tutorial approach, this first book on silicon photonics provides a comprehensive overview of the technology. Silicon Photonics explains the concepts of the technology, taking the reader through the introductory principles, on to more complex building blocks of the optical circuit. Starting with the basics of waveguides and the properties peculiar to silicon, the book also features:

Key design issues in optical circuits.
Experimental methods.
Evaluation techniques.
Operation of waveguide based devices.
Fabrication of silicon waveguide circuits.
Evaluation of silicon photonic systems.
Numerous worked examples, models and case studies.

Silicon Photonics is an essential tool for photonics engineers and young professionals working in the optical network, optical communications and semiconductor industries. This book is also an invaluable reference and a potential main text to senior undergraduates and postgraduate students studying fibre optics, integrated optics, or optical network technology.

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Key design issues in optical circuits.
Experimental methods.
Evaluation techniques.
Operation of waveguide based devices.
Fabrication of silicon waveguide circuits.
Evaluation of silicon photonic systems.
Numerous worked examples, models and case studies.

Customer Reviews:

a glittering future?.......2005-04-11

The impetus for the book comes from the ever increasing demand for cheaper bandwidth. The aim is to be able to fabricate semiconductor hardware, implemented in silicon, rather than gallium arsenide, that can interface with an optical fiber. Ideally, this can then take advantage of the massive existing silicon fab infrastructure, both in hardware and expertise.

The book goes into huge detail about the current state of technology needed to try to make this happen. Attention is paid to how to actually make the devices on various configurations, especially silicon on insulator. This has emerged as a very promising avenue for further work. You get practical details on the photolithography and etching. Plus other sundry but essential topics as doping and how to make submicron waveguides.

Though when reading over this information, perhaps one cannot help wondering how much proprietary arcana has been withheld. The secret recipes that the companies in this field hold dear.

Ultimately, the hope of the book is to encourage students and researchers to enter this field and contribute to it.

Introduction to Texture Analysis: Macrotexture, Microtexture and Orientation Mapping

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Introduction to Texture Analysis: Macrotexture, Microtexture and Orientation Mapping
Valerie Randle , and Olaf Engler
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ASIN: 9056992244

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Encompassing the concepts, practice, and application of orientation analysis, Introduction to Texture Analysis is an essential reference source for reserachers in textiles. The author uses an accessible style to share her expertise, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of the texture techniques now available and discusses their applications in research and industry. The text considers the merits of each technique for specific applications. Case studies expand upon the author's explanations and help illustrate the main principles involved. Topics include applications of diffraction, SEM- and TEM-based techniques, and crystallographic analyses.

The Bonded Electrical Resistance Strain Gage: An Introduction

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Thorough and Carefully Written Introduction

The Bonded Electrical Resistance Strain Gage: An Introduction
William M. Murray , and William R. Miller
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Strain Measurements and Stress Analysis

ASIN: 019507209X

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Experimental stress analysis is an important tool in the overall design and development of machinery and structures. While analytical techniques and computer solutions are available during the design stage, the results are still dependent on many assumptions that must be made in order to adapt them to the problems at hand. One popular method of finding structural and design weaknesses is through the use of the electrical resistance strain gage. These devices are relatively low in cost, easily applied by a reasonably skilled technician, and require little investment in instrumentation (for the general user), yet they yield a wealth of information in a relatively short time period. The information and its validity is, of course, dependent on the training and knowledge of the engineer who plans the tests and reduces the data. In addition to serving as a reference for engineers, this practical, instructive book has a high potential as a textbook for senior and first-year graduate students in engineering and related fields, such as engineering physics and geology. A solutions manual is available to instructors using the book as a text. To request a free copy of the manual, please write: Peter Gordon, Engineering Editor, Oxford University Press, 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

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Thorough and Carefully Written Introduction.......2004-10-28

In my opinion this book is a thorough and carefully written introduction into the topic of stress analysis of machinery and structures. The book covers the theory of the basic concepts. The author paid attention to carefully explain the important ideas.

First, the fundamental concepts of strain gages and strain gage types are explored. Second, the fundamental concepts of stress-strain analysis are reviewed. What follows is a thorough development of the circuit equations, from the elementary circuits to the Wheatstone Bridge. Then, certain effects are addressed and data analysis is discussed.

Since this book is an introduction to the topic it is not necessarily a practical handbook to perform stress analysis. But I think it provides the background to use such a handbook.

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