Wind Energy: An Introduction covers wind energy system types, operation, modeling, analysis, integration, and control. Beginning with a history of the development of wind energy, this comprehensive book:Explains the aerodynamic theories that govern the operation of wind turbinesPresents wind energy statistics to address the stochastic nature of wind speedEmploys the statistical modeling of wind speed to evaluate sites for wind energy generationHighlights...

"Readers will learn how to safely and ethically forage, and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines, including teas, tinctures, and salves. Plant profiles include clear, color photographs, identification tips, medicinal uses and herbal preparations, and harvesting suggestions. Lists of what to forage for each season makes the guide useful year-round"--Provided by publisher.

"Elixir is an exploration of place, people, plants, and a urgent call to rethink how we live. Kapka Kassabova takes us to the valley of the Mesta river, where the surrounding forests and mountains are a nexus for wild plant gatherers. The people of the valley are keepers of a rare knowledge, not only about wild plants and their properties, but about how to transform suffering into healing. At its heart Elixir is a search for a cure to what ails us...

"Drawing upon a lifetime of experience with edible wild plants, Samuel Thayer shares his in-depth knowledge of foraging with authority, enthusiasm, and humor. You'll gain an intimate understanding of the plants in this video -- where to find them, how to indentify them, their seasons of harvest, and their methods of collection and preparation. With over three hours of video instruction, The Forager's Harvest is an invaluable resource for wild plant...

"A prize pumpkin grows from a single seed in this charming board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the life cycle of plants. Bursting with vivid photos and featuring super-simple facts, this charming board book explores how plants grow and what they need to live.

"What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there?"--Provided by publisher.

"Fatal accidents in chemical laboratories and pilot plants are infrequent events but they do occur and can be prevented. Non-fatal accidents that are much more common can also be prevented so as to avoid significant physical harm to individuals as well as major damage to property and business interruption. This book provides guidance on "what" can be done from a management systems perspective to identify hazards and manage risks of "loss of containment"...

Lohman catalogues important regional foods-- that are at risk of being lost. These are foods that carry significant cultural weight: unique items that grow in limited locations; products from family farms that are shutting down. Each chapter focuses on a food, and includes two recipes so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them. -- adapted from jacket

This book discusses the specifics of safety regulations regarding nuclear risk and how experts contribute to the safety of nuclear installations. Drawing on research conducted in collaboration with the French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN), the ideas that are put forward rely on a review of the practices of specialists in human and organizational factors concerning nuclear safety. The author shows that the French approach...

Following the success of Beautiful Botanical Embroidery, Japanese embroidery artist Alice Makabe explores and celebrates her love of pattern through floral embroidery. Organized by season, you'll find soft, muted motifs to embroider in springtime, refreshing patterns for summer, warm, rich color combinations for autumn and bold, vivid hues to brighten up the winter. A single motif can be used to create a nearly endless number of patterns, just by...