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Books: Subjects: Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing That Works: Powerful Tools for Dramatically Reducing Waste and Maximizing Profitsby Bill Carreira List Price: $27.95 Available from Amazon $17.61 On 7-19-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description Introduces the guiding principles behind the lean manufacturing system and shows how to apply it to any shop. Includes how to establish lean manufacturing processes, ensure continuous improvement, control costs, and more. DLC: manufacturing processes. About The Author Bill Carreira (Sarasota, FL) is president of Carreira Consulting, working with clients as a trainer, mentor, and facilitator of lean manufacturing methodologies. He has worked with both Fortune 500s and small firms across a broad range of industries. |
Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Mediaby Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky List Price: $18.95 Available from Amazon $12.89 On 7-19-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review An absolutely brilliant analysis of the ways in which individuals and organizations of the media are influenced to shape the social agendas of knowledge and, therefore, belief. Contrary to the popular conception of members of the press as hard-bitten realists doggedly pursuing unpopular truths, Herman and Chomsky prove conclusively that the free-market economics model of media leads inevitably to normative and narrow reporting. Whether or not you've seen the eye-opening movie, buy this book, and you will be a far more knowledgeable person and much less prone to having your beliefs manipulated as easily as the press. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Publishers Weekly Herman of Wharton and Chomsky of MIT lucidly document their argument that America's government and its corporate giants exercise control over what we read, see and hear. The authors identify the forces that they contend make the national media propagandisticthe major three being the motivation for profit through ad revenue, the media's close links to and often ownership by corporations, and their acceptance of information from biased sources. In five case studies, the writers show how TV, newspapers and radio distort world events. For example, the authors maintain that "it would have been very difficult for the Guatemalan government to murder tens of thousands over the past decade if the U.S. press had provided the kind of coverage they gave to the difficulties of Andrei Sakharov or the murder of Jerzy Popieluszko in Poland." Such allegations would be routine were it not for the excellent research behind this book's controversial charges. Extensive evidence is calmly presented, and in the end an indictment against the guardians of our freedoms is substantiated. A disturbing picture emerges of a news system that panders to the interests of America's privileged and neglects its duties when the concerns of minority groups and the underclass are at stake. First serial to the Progressive. Copyright 1988 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Practical Lean Accounting: A Proven System for Measuring and Managing the Lean Enterpriseby Brian H. Maskell, Bruce Baggaley List Price: $50.00 Available from Amazon $50.00 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Practical Lean Accounting: A Proven System for Measuring and Managing the Lean Enterprise Brian Maskell and Bruce Baggaley As companies move ahead with the implementation of lean production, financial functions often lag behind. When this happens, not only do they fail to actively support the effort, but they can actually hinder it. In Practical Lean Accounting: A Proven System for Measuring and Managing the Lean Enterprise, authors Brian Maskell and Bruce Baggaley present a step-by-step method for transforming a manufacturing company's financial functions to support lean manufacturing. This step-by-step method transforms the accounting system to follow the company's pathway through lean implementation covering what needs to be done at each stage to support lean. A case study runs throughout the text illustrating the lean accounting transformation within the context of the whole lean enterprise. A CD-ROM is included containing detailed forms, charts, and diagrams supporting the transformation to lean accounting. Practical Lean Accounting is a valuable tool for CFOs, Controllers, accounting staff, and general managers that use key financial information to control their processes and support lean implementation.
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Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Madeby Bill Slavin, Jim Slavin List Price: $24.95 Available from Amazon $16.47 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page From School Library Journal Grade 4-7–This lively presentation looks at how 69 familiar items are made. Fun and Games includes baseballs, guitars, teddy bears, CDs, and marbles; Around the House includes books, dental floss, erasers, toothpaste, and wire; and Soup to Nuts covers bread, ice cream, peanut butter, and yogurt. The last section describes the raw materials used in the manufacturing processes, including aluminum, glass, paper, petroleum, and rubber. Historical information is included, such as the fact that the earliest form of football was played with a pig's bladder in Virginia in 1609. The steps needed to manufacture each item are numbered in bold type so that readers can follow along, and whimsical cartoon art helps them understand the process. Although reminiscent of David Macaulay's The Way Things Work (Houghton, 1988), this book is less technical and is written for younger children.–Ann Joslin, formerly at Erie County Public Library, PA Copyright © Reed business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Gr. 4-7. A jaunty and enthusiastic foray into how stuff is made: interesting stuff such as baseballs, plastic dinosaurs, toothpaste, cereal, paper, and bricks. Each two-page spread covers the making of one of the 69 items in numbered paragraphs. The pictures are the best part--clear watercolor and ink images, made all the more engaging by folks in overalls directing the action. The processes for making guitars, cat litter, and cheese are drawn large, but the figures (both genders, all colors) are elf-tiny. There's always a sentence or two of history, which is sometimes weak (soccer is older than the Middle Ages), but the process is the point, and young researchers will be fascinated to learn, for example, why bubble gum is pink (the first manufacturer had a lot of that color dye sitting around). GraceAnne DeCandido Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved |
Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Textby Mark D. Feirer, et al List Price: $66.00 Available from Amazon $48.13 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Provides students with quality construction skills. This comprehensive carpentry textbook focuses on residential construction that is also applicable for light commercial construction. |
Investing in Nanotechnology: Think Small. Win Bigby Jack Uldrich List Price: $16.95 Available from Amazon $11.02 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Although nanotechnology deals with the very small-the art and science of manipulating and rearranging individual molecules to create useful materials, devices, and systems-its impact on business will be very big. Within a decade, nanotechnology should account for $1 trillion worth of products in the United States alone. This groundbreaking book provides you with: About The Author Jack Uldrich, president of The NanoVertias Group, is the leading voice in America on nanotechnology today. Formerly the chief strategy advisor to Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, Uldrich is a sought-after speaker on the ever-growing nanotechnology circuit. His articles on nanotechnology have appeared in publications including the Motley Fool. He has been interviewed for ABC News, the Weekend Edition of NPR, and has been a featured speaker at 3M's "Big Thinkers" Symposium. |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 5Eby Bill Whitman, et al List Price: $104.95 Available from Amazon $80.71 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description The ?best? in heating, cooling, and refrigeration just got better! This time-honored best seller has been updated and revised to provide superior hands-on information needed to successfully maintain and troubleshoot today?s complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. It fosters a solid foundation and understanding of environmental problems and their solutions, and displays a depth and detail of theory, diagnostics, and repair procedures that make this a fitting book for basic HVAC-R education as well as upgrading and certification training for technicians in the field. The fifth Edition includes information on typical operating conditions, and offers ample systematic troubleshooting techniques and scenarios with an eye to improving reader?s skills. This book has been developed around the National Skill Standards for HVAC-R technicians as funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and contains easy-to-understand language for grasping fundamental and advanced concepts in the HVAC-R field. About The Author Program Director for HVAC Program |
Textiles (9th Edition)by Sara J. Kadolph, Anna L. Langford List Price: $106.20 Available from Amazon $106.20 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Pilosophy of this Book Textiles provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles so that they understand how textiles are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. With this knowledge, they have the foundation they need to make informed decisions regarding textile materials and products and to communicate effectively with buyers, suppliers, customers, and others. A solid understanding of textile components (fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes), the interrelationships among these components, and their impact on product performance is necessary to fulfill day-to-day responsibilities in many careers in the textile, apparel, and furnishings industry. Serviceability of textiles and textile products is the fundamental principle emphasized throughout the book. I discuss the contributions of each component as it is incorporated in or combined with other components in a textile product. I stress interrelationships among the components. Basic information regarding how each component is processed or handled helps in understanding product performance and cost. Production of textiles is a complex process dealing with a wide variety of materials and techniques. To understand textiles, students need a basic understanding of the choices and technology involved. This book will help students: use textile terminology correctly. know laws and labeling requirements regulating textile distribution. understand the impact of production processes and selection of components on product performance, cost, and consumer satisfaction. recognize the forces that drive industry developments. identify fiber type, yarn type, and fabrication method. predict fabric or product performance based on a knowledge of fibers, yarns, fabrication methods, and finishes in conjunction with informative labeling. select textile components or products based on specified end uses and target market expectations for performance and serviceability. select appropriate care for textile products. develop an interest in and appreciation of textiles. Understanding textiles cannot be achieved only by studying this book; it also requires working with fabrics. Kits are available from several sources. In addition, many workbooks for lab use and self-study have been designed to help students learn this information. Organization of this Book Each section of the book focuses on a basic component or aspect of fabrics and textile products or on general issues important to the use of, production of, or satisfaction with textile products. These sections are complete and can be used in any order desired. The four main sections follow the normal sequence used in the production of textiles: fiber, yarn, fabrication, and finishing. The first section of the book introduces the study of textiles and approaches product development from a textile perspective. Section Two focuses on fibers, their production, serviceability, effect on product performance, and use. Several new fibers or new generic classifications have been added to this section. Section Three focuses on yarn production, yarn types, the relationship of yarn type to product performance and serviceability, and sewing thread. Section Four examines fabrication methods. These chapters are organized by basic fabrication method, standard or classic fabric names and types, and the relationships between fabrication and product performance. Flow charts to aid in identify* fabrics have been added. (More extensive flow charts are available in the instructor's manual.) Section Five deals with finishes, grouped by type or effect. Dyeing and printing are also included, as well as problems that consumers and producers experience with dyed or printed fabrics. The discussion of ink-jet printing has been updated to reflect the tremendous changes occurring in this area. Several new finishes have been added to this section. The final section deals with other issues related to textiles. One chapter focuses on care of textile products, new cleaning products and processes, and associated environmental issues. Another chapter investigates legal and environmental issues. The discussion on environmental issues illustrates current environmental efforts and explores recycling of textiles. The final chapter discusses career opportunities requiring knowledge of textiles. Features of the Book Instructors and students have always liked this book's summary and reference tables and charts, the presentation of information in a clear and consistent fashion, the emphasis on serviceability, and the numerous illustrations, graphics, and photographs. I tried to strengthen these things in this revision. I developed new flow charts to facilitate fabric identification. I revised, reorganized, or updated tables where necessary or where students or colleagues suggested improvements. Although the basic content and flavor of Textiles remain intact, the changes help students recognize and focus on the most important material. Objectives and key terms for each chapter are revised so that students will be able to identify and understand the major concepts. After reading and studying each chapter, students should be able to define each term in the key terms list and describe how terms relate to each other and to the chapter content. Study questions provide students with an opportunity to test their level of understanding, focus on key concepts or applications, and integrate the information. I updated the list of readings for students who would like to investigate topics beyond the scope of the book. Many of these readings are technical in nature. There are a few articles on textiles in the popular press, but these often include little substantive information. Hence, the most valuable articles and books tend to be those written from a technical perspective. Major Changes and Additions The emphasis in this revision has been on updating and adding material where new processes or concerns have developed in the professional workplace, in the textile industry, or among consumers. I added explanations, expanded discussions, and clarified concepts in areas where students had indicated the need or where colleagues expressed or suggested improvements. Terminology incorporates an industry perspective so that professionals can understand and communicate with other professionals. The pronunciation guide included with some words in the glossary will help professionals pronounce and use terms correctly. I expanded the index to facilitate the book's use as a resource by professionals who need to locate information quickly regarding a specific term, process, or product. I omitted some photos and diagrams of marginal usefulness and modified others to make them current or easier to understand. Technological advances and new industry and societal concerns that have arisen or have increased in importance since the last edition are included. The discussion of environmental impact for each major component is important to the industry and consumers. The book continues to focus on the three major end uses of textiles: apparel, furnishings, and industrial or technical products. The discussion of dyeing and printing provides more information on the basic processes of adding color to fabric. The discussion of finishing addresses aesthetic finishes that add a softer or stressed look to goods and products. Professional wet cleaning as an alternative to dry cleaning is included in the chapter on care. In addition, recent changes in detergents and other laundry additives are described. New fiber developments are included. The chapter on career opportunities includes updated information on starting salaries. This discussion is intended to help students understand how they will apply their knowledge of textiles and textile products in their professional work. It should help students gain a better understanding of careers and how professionals interact with each other. Although this chapter may not be assigned in a beginning textile course, students might read the chapter to explore career possibilities on their own and use the information when considering career options other than those that are most obvious to the consumer. Ancillaries and Supplements This book assumes that the student requires basic information regarding textiles in order to perform professional responsibilities and communicate with other professionals in an intelligent and informed manner. Hence, the book is designed to be of use as a textbook and as a part of a professional's reference library. Key terms are defined in both the text and the glossary. The expanded glossary includes more than basic or classic fabric names as well as a pronunciation guide. Fiber modifications, finishes, acid terminology related to performance have been incorporated. The expanded index will help individuals locate information needed for class or on the job. Appendix A lists fiber names in several languages that may be encountered in the international textile industry. Appendix C lists selected trade names for -fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, and cleaning procedures. The instructor's manual includes an updated outline of the material for each chapter, a revised list of suggested activities, a bank of test questions in various formats, and transparency masters for use in class. Several basic textile swatch kits are available for use in konjunction with this edition of Textiles. The swatch kits usually consist of fabric swatches, mounting sheets, and a master list with fabric name/description/fiber content. Some also include a three-ring binder. One such swatch kit is available from Textile Fabric Consultants, 5499 Murfreesboro Rd, Suite D, LaVergne, TN 37086, 800-210-9394 e-mail: textilefcQaol.com. Acknowledgments I used the comments and contributions of many students and colleagues in preparing this revision. I find students' comments help the most in evaluating the approach, wording, and style of presentation, and therefore 1 appreciate hearing from any student or faculty member about the book. Both positive The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology Chapters are organized to follow the order in which textiles are addressed in the industry, beginning with coverage of fibers, and following with sections on yarns, fabric construction, and fabric finishes. Material includes traditional background information, an overview of the historical development of the textile industry, discussion of production processes, and major uses for each fiber, plus a Review of new developments in the field. Equal attention is paid to both apparel and furnishings textiles, with the focus on helping students develop an understanding of how performance and characteristics are engineered to provide serviceable textile products. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
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