Nothing is more important to parents than children, right? We want our children to be healthy, happy, successful. But is that all? No, we want our kids to be good. We want them to be solid citizens, honest and fair, generous, and concerned. We want them to be people of values. This book explains how: Past experiences shape us and new experiences can help us change We build our lives by imitating and observing real heroes Our core values are communicated through gestures and rituals The most important thing parents can do is tend the garden of their own values. Tend Your Own Garden is the first of a series of books by Dr. O'Connell specifically geared to the everyday needs of ordinary families. Future books will address the challenges of making touch decisions and achieving a personal spirituality in the face of life's constant pressures.

Tend Your Own Garden: How to Raise Great Kids

Parenting & Relationships

O'Connell, Timothy E.

O'Connell, Timothy

Parenting

Thomas More Pr

An introduction to the analysis of electric machines, power electronic circuits, electric drive performance, and power systems This book provides students with the basic physical concepts and analysis tools needed for subsequent coursework in electric power and drive systems with a focus on Tesla’s rotating magnetic field. Organized in a flexible format, it allows instructors to select material as needed to fit their school’s power program. The first chapter covers the fundamental concepts and analytical methods that are common to power and electric drive systems. The subsequent chapters offer introductory analyses specific to electric machines, power electronic circuits, drive system performance and simulation, and power systems. In addition, this book:  Provides students with an analytical base on which to build in advanced follow-on courses Examines fundamental power conversions (dc-dc, ac-dc and dc-ac), harmonics, and distortion Describes the dynamic computer simulation of a brushless dc drive to illustrate its performance with both a sinusoidal inverter voltage approximation and more realistic stator six-step drive  applied voltages Includes in-chapter short problems, numerous worked examples, and end-of-chapter problems to help readers review and more fully understand each topic

Introduction to Electric Power and Drive Systems (IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems)

Engineering & Transportation

Wasynczuk, Oleg

Hasan, Maher

Krause, Paul C.

Engineering

Wiley-IEEE Press

The updated third edition of the classic book that provides an introduction to electric machines and their emerging applications The thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Electromechanical Motion Devices contains an introduction to modern electromechanical devices and offers an understanding of the uses of electric machines in emerging applications such as in hybrid and electric vehicles. The authors―noted experts on the topic―put the focus on modern electric drive applications. The book includes basic theory, illustrative examples, and contains helpful practice problems designed to enhance comprehension. The text offers information on Tesla's rotating magnetic field, which is the foundation of reference frame theory and explores in detail the reference frame theory. The authors also review permanent-magnet ac, synchronous, and induction machines. In each chapter, the material is arranged so that if steady-state operation is the main concern, the reference frame derivation can be de-emphasized and focus placed on the steady state equations that are similar in form for all machines. This important new edition: • Features an expanded section on Power Electronics • Covers Tesla's rotating magnetic field • Contains information on the emerging applications of electric machines, and especially, modern electric drive applications • Includes online animations and a solutions manual for instructors Written for electrical engineering students and engineers working in the utility or automotive industry, Electromechanical Motion Devices offers an invaluable book for students and professionals interested in modern machine theory and applications.

Electromechanical Motion Devices: Rotating Magnetic Field-Based Analysis with Online Animations (IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems)

Pekarek, Steven D.

Discover the&nbsp;analytical&nbsp;foundations of electric machine, power electronics, electric drives, and electric power systems&nbsp; In&nbsp;Introduction to the Analysis of Electromechanical Systems, an accomplished team of engineers delivers&nbsp;an accessible and robust analysis of fundamental topics in electrical systems and electrical machine modeling&nbsp;oriented to their control with power converters. The book begins with an introduction to the electromagnetic variables in rotatory and stationary reference frames before moving onto&nbsp;descriptions of&nbsp;electric machines.&nbsp; The authors discuss direct current, round-rotor permanent-magnet alternating current, and induction machines, as well as brushless direct current&nbsp;and induction motor drives. Synchronous generators and various other aspects of electric power system engineering are covered&nbsp;as well, showing readers how to describe the behavior of electromagnetic variables and how to approach their control with modern power converters.&nbsp; Introduction to the Analysis of Electromechanical Systems&nbsp;presents analysis techniques at an introductory level and at sufficient detail to be useful as a prerequisite for higher level courses. It also offers supplementary materials in the form of online animations and videos to illustrate the concepts contained within. Readers will also enjoy:&nbsp; <ul> <li>A thorough introduction to&nbsp;basic system analysis, including phasor analysis, power calculations, elementary magnetic circuits, stationary coupled circuits, and two- and three-phase systems&nbsp;</li> <li>Comprehensive explorations of the basics of electric machine analysis&nbsp;and power electronics, including switching-circuit fundamentals, conversion, and electromagnetic force and torque&nbsp;</li> <li>Practical discussions of power systems, including three-phase transformer connections,&nbsp;synchronous generators, reactive power and power factor correction, and discussions of transient stability&nbsp;</li> </ul> Perfect for&nbsp;researchers and industry professionals in the area of power and electric drives,&nbsp;Introduction to the Analysis of Electromechanical Systems&nbsp;will also earn its place in the libraries of&nbsp;senior undergraduate and graduate&nbsp;students and professors&nbsp;in these fields.&nbsp;

Introduction to the Analysis of Electromechanical Systems (IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems)

With the goal of educating the ¿whole¿ student, including a student¿s self-concept, schools are searching for and initiating programs and activities to enhance self-concept, especially with adolescents. Many of these programs are offered through outdoor adventure education activities in the context of traditional academic settings such as high schools and colleges. These programs have used a number of approaches based on several theoretical models that affect self-concept, and research studying the outcomes of these programs has reported mixed results. Outdoor adventure education programs use experiential activities such as backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, and other outdoor recreation activities to achieve various goals and objectives. This study examined the changes in self- concept of adolescents enrolled in outdoor adventure education courses offered at a traditional college preparatory high school and explored how gender influenced changes in specific domains of self- concept.

Self-Concept and Adventure Education: A Study of Adolescents Engaged in Outdoor Adventure Activities

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

VDM Verlag

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