Design for the Environment or Investments

Design for the Environment

Author: T E Graedel

Concentrating on the preservation and enhancement of the environment, this ecologically conscious book discusses the effects of industrial actions on the environment, focusing on environmental clean-up from our past while working towards future, environmentally-sound industrial growth.

FEATURES:

• Offers a one-of-a-kind topic coverage on design for the environment - a vital but seldom-studied aspect of engineering design.
• Includes extensive appendices to enhance understanding and for further reference.
• Provides a succinct treatment of applied aspects of DFE.

Table of Contents:

1. Technology and Environment.


2. Industrial Design of Processes and Products.


3. Designing for Energy and Efficiency.


4. Industrial Process Residues: Composition and Minimization.


5. Choosing Materials.


6. Product Delivery: Packing, Transport, and Installation.


7. Environmental Interactions During Product Use.


8. Design for Recycling.


9. DFE Assessments of Products and Processes.


10. Implementing DFE in the Corporation.

Interesting textbook: Multinationals and Global Capitalism or Fundamentals of Private Pensions

Investments: An Introduction

Author: Herbert B Mayo

Covering the same topics found in more advanced-level texts, Investments incorporates minimal math and is much more student-friendly, resulting in an increased excitement for and understanding of the basic investment course material. It is the text of choice for the College of Financial Planning. It includes a strong focus on the individual financial planner and features a "Financial Advisor's Investment Case" at the end of each chapter. These short cases illustrate how text material applies to real investment decisions. Financial calculators are introduced and utilized throughout the text with explanations employing both interest tables and the calculator. It is also ideal for non-majors courses.

Booknews

This weighty textbook covers the environment of investment and offers detailed discussion on common stock, fixed-income securities, derivatives, and portfolio management. Specific chapters discuss topics like the creation of assets, security markets, taxes, risk, dividends, bonds, government securities, futures, foreign securities, non-financial assets, and portfolio planning. Numerous examples and illustrations underscore key points. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)