Presenting the gradual evolution of the concept of Concurrent Engineering (CE), and the technical, social methods and tools that have been developed, including the many theoretical and practical challenges that still exist, this book serves to summarize the achievements and current challenges of CE and will give readers a comprehensive picture of CE as researched and practiced in different regions of the world. Featuring in-depth analysis of complex real-life applications and experiences, this book demonstrates that Concurrent Engineering is used widely in many industries and that the same basic engineering principles can also be applied to new, emerging fields like sustainable mobility. Designed to serve as a valuable reference to industry experts, managers, students, researchers, and software developers, this book is intended to serve as both an introduction to development and as an analysis of the novel approaches and techniques of CE, as well as being a compact reference for more experienced readers.

A destitute tenant farmer, in Pyung Yang, Korea, gives away his twelve year old son to the nationalist patriot, Doh Sahn, in 1908. Following the ardent Patriot, thrusts the teenager into the midst of an international struggle raging in the Korean Peninsula. Japan proceeds to annex Korea into the Japanese Empire. The Patriot fights to thwart the annexation. As the Japanese police close in, the Patriot and the teenager escape to Tsingtao and Vladivostok; the two finally reach New York in 1911, as Korea is no more. The teenager struggles alone to survive in America, and enters Asbury College in Kentucky. Rev. Robert Nahm-Soo Chung in 1926 returns to his homeland. His Evangelistic Crusade Team carries a huge tent of six thousand capacity, on a van-truck provided by American campgrounds and churches. The Team travels even to the remote areas of the Peninsula. He preaches to the throngs suffering under the Japanese, during their darkest hours. Hundreds of thousands of people come to Jesus. He suffers torture in the Japanese prison, for preaching the gospel, and for his close tie with the Patriot. You will walk through his tears and triumphs to preach the gospel. Paul M. Chung, PH.D, is a retired engineering Professor and Dean Emeritus of an engineering college.

Mini Down Under traces the history of one of New Zealand's - and the world's - best-loved cars. More versions of the Mini were available in New Zealand than anywhere else, and the launching of the iconic car in February 1960 was a larger-than-life event. In this lively and personal story, the author tracks the Mini's life in New Zealand, the connection between Kiwi racing driver Bruce McLaren and the birth of the Mini Cooper, the heady days of competition success in the Antipodes, the local assembly and marketing of the classic original car and the eventual development into the latest generation Mini for a new century.