Author: Karen Logan Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0671535951 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 324
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This easy-to-use guide for everyone who is concerned about the toxic chemicals in cleaning products includes remarkably simple recipes for natural, non-toxic household cleaners that really work--the secrets the cleaning industry doesn't want consumers to know.
Author: Melissa Maker Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0735214670 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 218
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The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: • Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need attention • Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT) for the job • Implement these new cleaning routines so that they stick Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa’s incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute “express clean” routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa’s simple groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more cheerful, and calming home all the time.
Author: Routray, Sudhir K. Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1799847764 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 436
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The internet of things (IoT) has emerged as a trending technology that is continually being implemented into various practices within the field of engineering and science due to its versatility and various benefits. Despite the levels of innovation that IoT provides, researchers continue to search for networks that maintain levels of sustainability and require fewer resources. A network that measures up to these expectations is Narrowband IoT (NBIoT), which is a low power wide area version of IoT networks and is suitable for larger projects. Engineers and other industry professionals are in need of in-depth knowledge on this growing technology and its various applications. Principles and Applications of Narrowband Internet of Things (NBIoT) is an essential reference source that provides an in-depth understanding on the recent advancements of NBIoT as well as the crucial roles of emerging low power IoT networks in various regions of the world. Featuring research on topics such as security monitoring, sustainability, and cloud infrastructure, this book is ideally designed for developers, engineers, practitioners, researchers, students, managers, and policymakers seeking coverage on the large-scale deployment and modern applications of NBIoT.
Author: Colson Whitehead Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 0307819965 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 273
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This debut novel by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys wowed critics and readers everywhere and marked the debut of an important American writer. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. It is a time of calamity in a major metropolitan city's Department of Elevator Inspectors, and Lila Mae Watson, the first black female elevator inspector in the history of the department, is at the center of it. There are two warring factions within the department: the Empiricists, who work by the book and dutifully check for striations on the winch cable and such; and the Intuitionists, who are simply able to enter the elevator cab in question, meditate, and intuit any defects. Lila Mae is an Intuitionist and, it just so happens, has the highest accuracy rate in the entire department. But when an elevator in a new city building goes into total freefall on Lila Mae's watch, chaos ensues. It's an election year in the Elevator Guild, and the good-old-boy Empiricists would love nothing more than to assign the blame to an Intuitionist. But Lila Mae is never wrong. The sudden appearance of excerpts from the lost notebooks of Intuitionism's founder, James Fulton, has also caused quite a stir. The notebooks describe Fulton's work on the "black box," a perfect elevator that could reinvent the city as radically as the first passenger elevator did when patented by Elisha Otis in the nineteenth century. When Lila Mae goes underground to investigate the crash, she becomes involved in the search for the portions of the notebooks that are still missing and uncovers a secret that will change her life forever. Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto, coming soon!
Author: Qi Huang Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118889924 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 300
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Focuses on sensor applications and smart meters in the newly developing interconnected smart grid • Focuses on sensor applications and smart meters in the newly developing interconnected smart grid • Presents the most updated technological developments in the measurement and testing of power systems within the smart grid environment • Reflects the modernization of electric utility power systems with the extensive use of computer, sensor, and data communications technologies, providing benefits to energy consumers and utility companies alike • The leading author heads a group of researchers focusing on the construction of smart grid and smart substation for Sichuan Power Grid, one of the largest in China’s power system
Author: Yolande Strengers Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 026254279X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 317
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The life and times of the Smart Wife--feminized digital assistants who are friendly and sometimes flirty, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available. Meet the Smart Wife--at your service, an eclectic collection of feminized AI, robotic, and smart devices. This digital assistant is friendly and sometimes flirty, docile and efficient, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available. She might go by Siri, or Alexa, or inhabit Google Home. She can keep us company, order groceries, vacuum the floor, turn out the lights. A Japanese digital voice assistant--a virtual anime hologram named Hikari Azuma--sends her "master" helpful messages during the day; an American sexbot named Roxxxy takes on other kinds of household chores. In The Smart Wife, Yolande Strengers and Jenny Kennedy examine the emergence of digital devices that carry out "wifework"--domestic responsibilities that have traditionally fallen to (human) wives. They show that the principal prototype for these virtual helpers--designed in male-dominated industries--is the 1950s housewife: white, middle class, heteronormative, and nurturing, with a spick-and-span home. It's time, they say, to give the Smart Wife a reboot. What's wrong with preferring domestic assistants with feminine personalities? We like our assistants to conform to gender stereotypes--so what? For one thing, Strengers and Kennedy remind us, the design of gendered devices re-inscribes those outdated and unfounded stereotypes. Advanced technology is taking us backwards on gender equity. Strengers and Kennedy offer a Smart Wife "manifesta," proposing a rebooted Smart Wife that would promote a revaluing of femininity in society in all her glorious diversity.
Author: Lucia Berlin Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN: 0374712867 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 433
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One of The New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of 2015 One of Jezebel's Favorite Books of 2016 A Manual for Cleaning Women compiles the best work of the legendary short-story writer Lucia Berlin. With the grit of Raymond Carver, the humor of Grace Paley, and a blend of wit and melancholy all her own, Berlin crafts miracles from the everyday, uncovering moments of grace in the Laundromats and halfway houses of the American Southwest, in the homes of the Bay Area upper class, among switchboard operators and struggling mothers, hitchhikers and bad Christians. Readers will revel in this remarkable collection from a master of the form and wonder how they'd ever overlooked her in the first place. "Perhaps, with the present collection, Lucia Berlin will begin to gain the attention she deserves." -Lydia Davis
Author: Olivia Parker Publisher: Publifye AS ISBN: 8233934275 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 85
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""How To Clean House"" delves into the science, psychology, and practicality of household cleanliness, challenging readers to reconsider their cleaning habits. This comprehensive guide explores the intricate relationship between our living spaces and overall well-being, focusing on three key areas: the science of cleanliness, efficient cleaning techniques, and the psychological benefits of a clean home. By examining microbiological studies, ergonomic research, and psychological insights, the book provides evidence-based recommendations for creating a healthier, more efficient living environment. The book progresses logically, starting with the concept of ""smart cleaning"" and moving through specific challenges like managing allergens and optimizing cleaning routines. It uniquely integrates cutting-edge research with practical advice, debunking common cleaning myths and offering actionable strategies. Readers will learn how proper cleaning can reduce the risk of infections, allergies, and respiratory issues, while also supporting an active lifestyle. The book addresses ongoing debates in household hygiene, such as the balance between cleanliness and maintaining a healthy microbiome, allowing readers to make informed decisions about their cleaning practices. By transforming the mundane task of cleaning into an opportunity for improving overall quality of life, ""How To Clean House"" empowers readers to create healthier, more enjoyable living spaces. Its accessible language and relatable examples make it an essential read for anyone looking to optimize their home environment, from homeowners to renters and even healthcare professionals interested in environmental hygiene.
Author: Takuro Sato Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118653696 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 482
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A fully comprehensive introduction to smart grid standards and their applications for developers, consumers and service providers The critical role of standards for smart grid has already been realized by world-wide governments and industrial organizations. There are hundreds of standards for Smart Grid which have been developed in parallel by different organizations. It is therefore necessary to arrange those standards in such a way that it is easier for readers to easily understand and select a particular standard according to their requirements without going into the depth of each standard, which often spans from hundreds to thousands of pages. The book will allow people in the smart grid areas and in the related industries to easily understand the fundamental standards of smart grid, and quickly find the building-block standards they need from hundreds of standards for implementing a smart grid system. The authors highlight the most advanced works and efforts now under way to realize an integrated and interoperable smart grid, such as the “NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Release 2.0”, the” IEC Smart Grid Standardization Roadmap”, the ISO/IEC’s “Smart Grid Standards for Residential Customers”, the ZigBee/HomePlug’s “Smart Energy Profile Specification 2.0”, IEEE’s P2030 “Draft Guide for Smart Grid Interoperability of Energy Technology and Information Technology Operation with the Electric Power System (EPS), and End-Use Applications and Loads”, and the latest joint research project results between the world’s two largest economies, US and China. The book enables readers to fully understand the latest achievements and ongoing technical works of smart grid standards, and assist industry utilities, vendors, academia, regulators, and other smart grid stakeholders in future decision making. The book begins with an overview of the smart grid, and introduces the opportunities in both developed and developing countries. It then examines the standards for power grid domain of the smart grid, including standards for blackout prevention and energy management, smart transmission, advanced distribution management and automation, smart substation automation, and condition monitoring. Communication and security standards as a whole are the backbone of smart grid and their standards, including those for wired and wireless communications, are then assessed. Finally the authors consider the standards and on-going work and efforts for interoperability and integration between different standards and networks, including the latest joint research effort between the world’s two largest economies, US and China. A fully comprehensive introduction to smart grid standards and their applications for developers, consumers and service providers Covers all up-to-date standards of smart grid, including the key standards from NIST, IEC, ISO ZigBee, IEEE, HomePlug, SAE, and other international and regional standardization organizations. The Appendix summarizes all of the standards mentioned in the book Presents standards for renewable energy and smart generation, covering wind energy, solar voltaic, fuel cells, pumped storage, distributed generation, and nuclear generation standards. Standards for other alternative sources of energy such as geothermal energy, and bioenergy are briefly introduced Introduces the standards for smart storage and plug-in electric vehicles, including standards for distributed energy resources (DER), electric storage, and E-mobility/plug-in vehicles The book is written in an accessible style, ideal as an introduction to the topic, yet contains sufficient detail and research to appeal to the more advanced and specialist reader.
Author: Charles Nehme Publisher: Charles Nehme ISBN: Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 104
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In the fast-evolving world of electronics manufacturing, the role of clean rooms cannot be overstated. These controlled environments are essential for producing high-quality, reliable electronic components and devices, which are integral to nearly every aspect of modern life—from consumer electronics to medical devices, automotive systems, and aerospace technology. The primary function of a clean room is to minimize the introduction, generation, and retention of particles within the space. This is crucial because even microscopic contaminants can significantly impact the performance, reliability, and longevity of electronic components. Clean rooms are designed to maintain extremely low levels of particulate matter, achieved through stringent control over air filtration, pressure, temperature, and humidity. Importance of Clean Rooms in Electronics Manufacturing Contamination Control: Electronic components, particularly semiconductors, are highly sensitive to dust, bacteria, and other airborne particles. Clean rooms ensure that these contaminants are kept at bay, protecting the integrity of the manufacturing process. Quality Assurance: The use of clean rooms helps in maintaining the high standards required in electronics manufacturing. This translates to fewer defects, higher yields, and better performance of the final products. Compliance with Standards: Many sectors, especially those involving medical devices and aerospace technology, have stringent regulatory requirements. Clean rooms help manufacturers comply with these standards, ensuring that their products are safe and reliable. Innovation and Precision: Advanced electronics manufacturing often involves nanotechnology and microelectronics, where precision is paramount. Clean rooms provide the controlled environment necessary for such high-precision work. Key Elements of a Clean Room Air Filtration Systems: High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters and Ultra-Low Penetration Air (ULPA) filters are used to remove particles from the air, ensuring that the environment remains contaminant-free. Controlled Environment: Parameters such as temperature, humidity, and pressure are meticulously controlled to prevent any adverse effects on the manufacturing process. Clean Room Classifications: Clean rooms are classified based on the number and size of particles permitted per volume of air. The most common classification standards are those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Personnel and Equipment Protocols: Strict protocols for personnel, including the use of special clothing and hygiene practices, are essential. Similarly, equipment used in clean rooms is designed to minimize the generation of particles. Challenges and Considerations Cost: Establishing and maintaining clean rooms is expensive. This includes the cost of sophisticated filtration systems, environmental controls, and regular maintenance. Training: Personnel working in clean rooms require extensive training to understand and adhere to strict protocols. Technology Upgrades: As technology advances, clean rooms must be regularly updated to meet new standards and accommodate new manufacturing processes. Conclusion Clean rooms are indispensable in the realm of electronics manufacturing. They play a critical role in ensuring that the components and devices produced meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. As the industry continues to innovate and evolve, the importance of clean rooms will only grow, making them a cornerstone of modern manufacturing processes.
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