Most Popular Books by Scott Wallace

Quantitative analysis of net shore-drift has been carried out at twenty-six sites in Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington, U.S.A. Three methods were used to obtain net shore-drift rates: (1) field measurement of sediment accumulation at drift obstructions; (2) extrapolation of spit growth using aerial photographs and historical maps; and (3) evaluation of maintenance-dredging volumes at navigation channels. The study area was divided into four regions based on physiography, and the effect of wind patterns on the area. The largest volumes of sediment were transported in the west-central region, along the southern coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The smallest transport volumes were recorded along the southern coast of Puget Sound, while east-central and northern Puget Sound were intermediate with regard to sediment transport volumes. The factors influencing net shore-drift rates are; fetch distance, available sediment, and drift cell length.

This comprehensive textbook uses games to explain and illustrate the fundamental concepts of computer science and Java programming. Gaming provides a motivational tool for teaching computer concepts in the text. Through an entertaining and accessible approach, the book presents the core concepts that programmers need to learn, such as object-oriented design and graphic-user interfaces, while concentrating on game examples and case studies. The authors include both classic games, such as Tic Tac Toe, and current games, such as The Sims. They offer source code, solutions, and instructor materials on a supporting website.

In this exploratory study, research was conducted on the learning journeys of makers in the fields of art, craft and design. The investigation was conducted to explore new ways of informing hands-on learning for makers, as well as parents and educators of makers. The primary research revealed insights about the makers'' positions within the blurred boundaries of art, craft and design, how these makers approach creativity and how their learning activities fit within informal, non-formal and formal learning approaches. This study does not attempt to reinforce or redefine the boundaries between art, craft and design. Rather, this study suggests that practitioners and students want to explore the space between art, craft and design even though many academic institutions often attempt to reinforce boundaries between the three fields. The findings in this study were rich in details and these were used to create a framework for makers to begin or continue advancing their skills and knowledge in hands-on learning. The information provided could be used to bridge formal learning activities with informal and non-formal learning activities. Bridging these types of learning activities could better position future makers to become the producers of innovative ideas for our future economy. It is important to note that the investigator is also a maker. His background includes vocational education in cabinetmaking and millwork, and university education at a one-year exchange program in Germany and a BFA with a concentration in Industrial Design. His professional career includes fabrication and managerial experiences from a variety of production workshops at multiple locations across the United States and abroad, in countries such as England and Australia.