Best Selling Books by David J Smith

A revised edition of the fascinating and thought-provoking multi-award-winner and international bestseller.

Reliability, Maintainability and Risk: Practical Methods for Engineers, Eighth Edition, discusses tools and techniques for reliable and safe engineering, and for optimizing maintenance strategies. It emphasizes the importance of using reliability techniques to identify and eliminate potential failures early in the design cycle. The focus is on techniques known as RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety-integrity). The book is organized into five parts. Part 1 on reliability parameters and costs traces the history of reliability and safety technology and presents a cost-effective approach to quality, reliability, and safety. Part 2 deals with the interpretation of failure rates, while Part 3 focuses on the prediction of reliability and risk. Part 4 discusses design and assurance techniques; review and testing techniques; reliability growth modeling; field data collection and feedback; predicting and demonstrating repair times; quantified reliability maintenance; and systematic failures. Part 5 deals with legal, management and safety issues, such as project management, product liability, and safety legislation. - 8th edition of this core reference for engineers who deal with the design or operation of any safety critical systems, processes or operations - Answers the question: how can a defect that costs less than $1000 dollars to identify at the process design stage be prevented from escalating to a $100,000 field defect, or a $1m+ catastrophe - Revised throughout, with new examples, and standards, including must have material on the new edition of global functional safety standard IEC 61508, which launches in 2010

This important book teaches children all about the large, diverse country of America - past, present and future - using a simple metaphor of a village of just 100 people.

A new book dealing with the fundamentals of legal writing and research. Each chapter focuses only on the essential skills needed for success in the paralegal field. Topics include primary law, secondary sources, computers and other technology, citation, legal analysis and more. The text first describes the tools needed to conduct legal research, then shows how they''re applied. Review charts, concrete examples, paralegal practice situations, tips from practicing paralegals, and chapter review questions and problems are included.ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDERInstructor''s Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-6356-7Computerized Test Bank (1996), ISBN: 0-8273-7979-X

A collection of lessons dedicated to those willing to dream the impossible while seeking the improbable, to those willing to reach for the stars when establishing their reality, to those who would accept what could be as a destination rather than being content to live life within what is, to those willing to innovate as they fulfill their dreams, to those accepting the responsibility for individual accomplishment within a world that too often rewards the accomplishments of society, to those accepting the responsibility of initiating change within a world that too often rewards stability and the status quo, to those accepting the responsibilities of leadership within a world that too often shifts blame and seeks credit, to those accepting the responsibilities of life within a world that too often rewards the way things are (or have been) rather than what they could be if only. A book of thoughts to help identify the passages that lead from here to there that give hope to those having lost their way during the journey, and a book that provides support to those in need.

"We have seen more than once that the public welfare may call upon the best citizens for their lives. It would be strange, indeed, if it could not call upon those who already sap the strength of the State, for these lesser sacrifices, in order to prevent our being swamped by incompetence. It is better for all the world, if, instead of waiting to execute degenerate offspring for crime or to let them starve for their imbecility, society can prevent their propagation by medical means in the first place. Three generations of imbeciles are enough". This opinion upheld the involuntary sterilization law in the State of Virginia, and was written and delivered by Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. In reality, the Virginia statute was one among many. Since 1907, twenty-nine states passed laws mandating sterilization, racial registration, and restricting miscegenation. Some were still on the books as recently as a decade ago. In this extraordinary book, J. David Smith chronicles the events leading to the enactment of this body of laws, as well as their execution over the years. It is a chilling account of myriad personal tragedies. The issue of eugenics as potential genocide is even today not dead. Proposals for compulsory sterilization through the use of Norplant is evidence of that. This is an important book, and should be on top of the reading list for every person concerned with civil liberties and the Bill of Rights.

Takes a look at the lives of children around the world through the lens of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and through stories of statistics.

We are bombarded with statistical data each and every day, and healthcare professionals are no exception. All sectors of healthcare rely on data provided by insurance companies, consultants, research firms, and government to help them make a host of decisions regarding the delivery of medical services. But while these health professionals rely on data, do they really make the best use of the information? Not if they fail to understand whether the assumptions behind the formulas generating the numbers make sense. Not if they don’t understand that the world of healthcare is flooded with inaccurate, misleading, and even dangerous statistics. The purpose of this book is to provide members of medical and other professions, including scientists and engineers, with a basic understanding of statistics and probability together with an explanation and worked examples of the techniques. It does not seek to confuse the reader with in-depth mathematics but provides basic methods for interpreting data and making inferences. The worked examples are medically based, but the principles apply to the analysis of any numerical data.

This book is a guide for college students exploring career options who are interested in working to promote peacebuilding and the resolution of conflict. High school students, particularly those starting to consider college and careers, can also benefit from this book. A major feature of the book is 30 stories from young professionals, most recently graduated from college, who are working in the field. These profiles provide readers with insight as to strategies they might use to advance their peacebuilding careers. The book speaks directly to the Millennial generation, recognizing that launching a career is a major focus, and that careers in the peace field have not always been easy to identify. As such, the book takes the approach that most any career can be a peacebuilding career provided one is willing to apply creativity and passion to their work. ENDORSEMENTS: The 30 profiles and other examples of career options across disciplines in Peace Jobs should be a required resource for all high school and college career offices. Packed with valuable realistic examples of how students, from a wide array of backgrounds, connected their passion with a paid career, it answers the ever present question “but what job can I get in peacebuilding”? Jennifer Batton Co-Chair, Peace Education Working Group and Chair, North America, Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict Coordinator, International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education If changing the world is your calling, David Smith offers the guiding framework to channel passions and talents into meaningful employment. In Peace Jobs, millennials and others can discover ways to apply their social conscience to traditional and transformative career opportunities. Tony Jenkins, PhD Director, Peace Education Initiative, The University of Toledo Managing Director, International Institute on Peace Education Coordinator, Global Campaign for Peace Education

Changing trends, ethnic and regional preferences, and a hands-on teaching method make cosmetic surgery uniquely challenging for novice and experienced surgeons alike. Aesthetic Surgery Techniques: A Case-Based Approach offers expert, real-world instruction by presenting chapters and patients in a classical fashion, providing a clinical perspective as you work through case after case, honing your knowledge and skills. A diverse, international group of highly reputable faculty takes you step by step through each case. - Covers a wide range of the most common cosmetic procedures in a templated, atlas-style format, highlighting case presentations with superb illustrations and clinical photographs. - Presents each case using easy-to-understand text that highlights potential risks and tips and tricks to avoid them. - Conveys the real-world knowledge and expertise of a multidisciplinary team of editors including oral and maxillofacial surgeons and plastic surgeons. - Uses a chapter format based on the 14 Cosmetic Surgery Competencies used to train Consultant Plastic Surgeons at the Anglia Ruskin University, UK. - Offers global coverage of specific techniques to help you refine your skills and expand your surgical repertoire: - Abdominoplasty (Modified Brazilian Technique in the UK and Middle East) - Open Rhinoplasty (European approach) - Surgical correction of the Neck (New Zealand and U.S.) - Advanced Medical Aesthetics (UK and Dubai) - Facelift Made Easy (U.S.) - Asian Blepharolasty - Ethics in Aesthetic Surgery (UK and U.S.) - Breasts, Buttocks, and Thighs (Brazil) - Expert Consult and Inkling - Up to 100 case photographs - Internationally recognised editors - Atlas style format and template approach - video

This is a reincarnation of the Air Band Radio Handbook, an essential reference book first published over 20 years ago and a stronger seller throughout its eight editions. The new title reflects not just the extent of overhaul and updating that has occurred for this new version, but also the fact that a larger proportion of the audience these days comprises air traffic controllers themselves (both trainees and fully qualified) as well as the traditional air band listening enthusiast. The expert author''s accessible and comprehensive text explains the intricacies of air traffic control and its jargon, enabling the reader to locate and interpret what is actually going on in the airways overhead.

Imagine if you could condense all 3.5 billion years of life on Earth into just one hour. If you did, the dinosaurs wouldn?t show up until 56 minutes into the hour, and they?d be gone three minutes later. Modern humans (the ones we are related to) would amble into view at the very end of the hour, with just 0.2 seconds to spare.

David J. Smith''s eighth edition of ''Air Band Radio Handbook'' explains the intricacies of air traffic control and its jargon, enabling the reader to locate and interpret what is actually going on in the airways overhead. It also describes the types of air band radio available and how to use them.

A useful tool to assist managers when planning an optimum stand establishment density, and in the planning of the timing and extent of thinning, is the density management diagram (DMD). The DMD enables stand development pathways for even-aged pure-species stands to be evaluated for naturally regenerated or planted stands, or for those regenerated by seeding. This paper presents DMDs for red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait.) and white pine (P. strobus L.), with theoretical background on DMDs and examples to assist in using the diagrams. The work presented is part of a larger project to develop a series of DMDs for commercially valuable forest species in Ontario.

Buku rohani yang diterjemahkan dari judul Asli How Can I ask God for Physical Healing?: a biblical guide oleh David J. Smith. Kata Pengantar Khusus untuk Terjemahan Indonesia How Can I Ask God for Physical Healing? (Bagaimana Aku dapat meminta Allah untuk Kesembuhan Fisik? Sebuah Panduan Alkitabiah ) oleh David J. Smith. Orang-orang kadang kala bertanya bagaimana saya memulai berdoa bagi orang lain untuk disembuhkan secara fisik. Bukan saja saya bertumbuh dalam komunitas The Christian and Missionary Alliance yang mengharapkan untuk melihat pelayanan kesembuhan Yesus yang berkelanjutan hari ini. Saya juga menyadari Tuhan bekerja melalui diri saya. Ketika saya memulai pelayanan pastoral pada awal tahun 1980-an, pada suatu hari saya bertanya kepada penatua saya, karunia rohani apa yang mereka yakini saya memilikinya. Setelah berdikusi dengan beberapa orang, salah satu penatua saya, Wayne Brewster mengatakan, “Pernahkah kamu berpikir bahwa kamu mungkin memiliki karunia kesembuhan?” Hal ini membuat saya terkejut. Hal ini bukanlah karunia rohani yang pernah saya sadari dalam kehidupan saya. Jadi saya bertanya, “Mengapa Anda berkata demikian?” Jawab Wayne: “Karena Anda berdoa bagi orang-orang, dan mereka menjadi lebih baik.” Inilah definisi sederhana kesembuhan: Anda berdoa untuk orang-orang, dan mereka menjadi lebih baik! Namun, setiap kesembuhan yang terjadi adalah karena Yesus adalah Penyembuh! Bukan saya. Bukan pula Anda. Semoga Tuhan menggunakan Anda dalam melihat orang-orang dijamah dan kehidupan mereka diubahkan. Dan biarkan jamahan tangan Sang Tuan menjamah Anda juga!Salam dalam kasih,Rev. David J. Smith Nasihat saya dalam pelayanan kesembuhan: Mendakilah melewati setiap hambatan untuk sampai kepada Yesus. Serahkanlah diri Anda dalam penyembahan di hadapan Yesus. Ekspresikanlah keyakinan di dalam kuasa Kristus untuk menjadi sembuh. Ketika berjuanglah dalam iman, mintalah kedaulatan Allah. Kenalilah misteri kesembuhan. Percayalah bahwa kematian Yesus di kayu salib untuk menyediakan bagi seluruh kebutuhan kita baik secara spiritual, fisik, maupun emosional. Temukan keseimbangan antara iman tak berbentuk dan iman yang sesat dengan iman yang benar. Sadarilah bahwa Yesus selalu ingin menunjukkan kasih dan kuasa-Nya. Perolehlah bukti yang dapat membuktikan keajaiban Allah. Bersaksilah kepada orang lain tentang apa yang telah Tuhan lakukan. Rayakanlah pelayanan Roh Kudus. Ketika Tuhan menjawab doa kami untuk kesembuhan, Tuhan mendapatkan pujian. Dan ketika kita berdoa untuk kesembuhan dan belum melihat apa yang telah kita minta, kita masih memiliki sebuah perjumpaan dengan Tuhan Yesus Kristus.

Smith leads readers through a step-by-step process in this biblical guide on healing, the role of faith, and what to do after prayer.

Tentativo di spiegare semplicemente e proporzionalmente le grandi idee e i grandi numeri.

This book was written with the intention to educate those who feel as though they have been neglected with the information necessary to be financially savvy in a world where money matters. Unfortunately, these pointers, tips, and tools you will find in this book chapters are not taught in the American education curriculum. Instead, we are taught the basics of math and forced to take intricate courses such as Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, & Geometry. These pointless courses are required in order to graduate from high school. Even though, most will never be used throughout life unless you pursue a career in science Aviation, or Electronics. I found it very odd that this information is held back from society. With over 25 years of providing financial relief services for unsecured debt in addition to assisting students with federal student loan relief and forgiveness. I have helped resolve over a billion dollars in debt relief and now my passion is to educate and empower others through my opinion on financial literacy. Disclaimer: Please note that, I am a certified financial counseling professional. I am not a licensed financial advisor therefore my opinion on any financial topic should not be used as financial advice.