The Fourth Treasure

Tina Suzuki has just begun her first year of graduate study. Born and raised in San Francisco by her Japanese immigrant mother, Tina knows nothing about the rest of her family, and very little about her cultural heritage. But when her boyfriend's Japanese calligraphy teacher suffers a stroke, loses his ability to communicate, but continues to create magnificent calligraphic art, Tina knows she has stumbled across an ideal research subject. Getting people to cooperate with her research is an entirely different matter. The blank personal history presented by her mother is in fact a tightly wound scroll full of scandalous secrets. Tina's studies lead to revelations about her own family - secrets she would never have expected. Juxtaposed with Tina's story is that of the stricken calligraphy teacher as a young man in Kyoto, and the history of the ancient inkstone he carries with him.

Literature & Fiction

Shimoda, Todd A.

United States

DOUBLEDAY

How can you communicate more effectively with officials, managers, and other engineers? How can you overcome the fear of public speaking? How can you become more precise and persuasive? Todd A. Shimoda's "...excellent communication skills required" explores the communication process from concept to practice, and provides valuable tips to improve written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills. Shimoda illustrates how the engineer can apply skills regularly used in scientific and analytical thinking to the written message or spoken word. Numerous quotes, analogies, and examples with which the engineer can easily relate introduce the basics of good writing and verbal communication. Detailed chapters demonstrate how to structure written messages and paragraphs; how to use your ear when composing clear, concise sentences; and how feedback can improve your message. In addition, Shimoda offers practical tips on speaking with confidence, reducing the anxiety of public speaking, and dealing with anger and criticism objectively. An easy-to-read practical resource for all engineers, "...excellent communication skllls required" offers valuable insight into the communication process. From first drafts of technical reports to business proposals and technical presentations, Shimoda's book will help improve the communication skills of every engineering manager.

Excellent Communication Skills Required for Engineering Managers

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Amer Society of Civil Engineers

A guide for water utility operators, technicians and engineers on valves, a critical component in any distribution system. Provides a history of valves and a brief overview of the theory and flow characteristics of valves. It gives recommended practices and offers guidance on generally available valve alternatives. Although focusing on flow valves, other valves - primarily used in plant operations - are also discussed.

Distribution Valves: Selection, Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance (Awwa Manual, M44.)

Engineering & Transportation

Faller, Kathleen A.

Engineering

Amer Water Works Assn

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