Engineering

The expanded 6^th Edition of the cornerstone reference work on occupational health and toxicology is now published by Wiley.

No matter if it is a giant complex, a high-rise, or an underground project, modern architecture cannot get along without concrete. The component in concrete that holds the other components together is cement. In order to control the properties of concrete, it is important to know what occurs as it hardens. German scientists have now successfully watched the first few seconds in the “life” of cement by means of X-ray diffraction. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, they explain the role of the superplasticizers added to concrete.

Wiley is pleased to announce publication of a new major reference work, the Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites, 5 Volume Set, 2nd Edition

Mussels are true masters of adhesion. They bond solidly under water to nearly any type of surface. Researchers from Mainz have been inspired by mussel adhesive proteins to add another exciting property. As they report in the journal Angewandte Chemie, their new adhesive can be debonded on demand.

A groundbreaking book, Jugaad Innovation shows leaders everywhere why the time is right for jugaad to emerge as a powerful business tool in the West--and how to bring jugaad practices to their organizations.

It can be a challenge to build consensus between different members of the local government or between citizens on what is best, making the need for an overall understanding of how urban planning works absolutely crucial.

FROM WILEY AND RSMEANS COMES THE NEWEST EDITION OF A BEST SELLING HOME IMPROVEMENT AND HOW-TO RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

The future will be dominated by organic electronics, as opposed to current silicon-based technology. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, an international team of researchers has now introduced a new luminescent organic liquid that can be applied like ink. When two additional dyes are dissolved in this liquid, it forms a white luminescent paste that may offer a new way to make devices like large displays and white light-emitting diodes.

John G. Taft's new book, Stewardship: Lessons Learned from the Lost Culture of Wall Street presents an intelligent, thoughtful argument for the importance of establishing service to others as the key to saving ourselves from the ongoing financial crisis, and creating a more stable and compassionate financial system by restoring confidence and renewing hope.

Wiley titles have been honored with 11 prizes at the 2011 PROSE Awards.

BIM strategies for sustainably designed projects.

Wiley to publish Alcatel-Lucent’s 2nd edition to help students prepare for NRS II Certification Exams

In conjunction with her speech at the November 4^th 2011 TEDx Peachtree Conference in Atlanta, Georgia - Sarah Miller Caldicott will discuss her newly released e-book, Inventing the Future: What Would Thomas Edison Be Doing Today?

Make Space is about creative spaces, and about creating spaces.

Here is the ideal guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED® AP O+M exam.

The only modern guide to interpreting and writing real property descriptions for surveyors

Proven Strategies for Getting a Project LEED Certified

Harmful mineral oils from the printing inks used on cardboard can migrate into food if recycled cardboard is used for food packaging. It may contaminate food even if the recycled cardboard is used for the corrugated card transport box that holds individual packs.