Provides an introduction to understanding diagrams and discusses how famous thinkers used them and how diagrams are used in everday life.

This well-written text is for non-metallurgists and anyone seeking a quick refresher on an essential tool of modern metallurgy. The basic principles, construction, interpretation, and use of alloy phase diagrams are clearly described with ample illustrations for all important liquid and solid reactions. Gas-metal reactions, important in metals processing and in-service corrosion, also are discussed. Get the basics on how phase diagrams help predict and interpret the changes in the structure of alloys.

Being able to extract information from maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and graphs is an essential skill--and this series makes it easy to learn! Packed with engaging text and eye-catching visuals, these titles will help you gather and present the information you need!

This book provides HVAC/R service technicians with exceptionally practical information on the unique wiring diagrams, methods, technician short-cuts, and potential pitfalls encountered on the job. It begins with a discussion of general electricity and electrical circuits, and then moves quickly into explaining wiring diagrams for HVAC and refrigeration systems, and the new devices that are encountered with each new diagram. It features accessible, technician-level explanations of electronics. Electrical Concepts. Simple Currents. Standing Pilot Furnaces. Heating/Air Conditioning Circuits. Troubleshooting Strategies. Testing and Replacing Common Devices. Repair Strategies. Commercial Systems. Motor Applications. Power Wiring. Testing and Replacing Motors and Start Relays. How Motors Work. Low-Voltage Room Thermostats. Electronic Ignition Gas-Fired Furnaces. Oil Heat. Electric Heat. Boilers. Heat Pump. Ice Makers. Miscellaneous Devices and Accessories. Wiring Techniques. DDC Controllers. For HVAC/R service technicians.

Floral morphology remains the cornerstone for plant identification and studies of plant evolution. This guide gives a global overview of the floral diversity of the angiosperms through the use of detailed floral diagrams. These schematic diagrams replace long descriptions or complicated drawings as a tool for understanding floral structure and evolution. They show important features of flowers, such as the relative positions of the different organs, their fusion, symmetry, and structural details. The relevance of the diagrams is discussed, and pertinent evolutionary trends are illustrated. The range of plant species represented reflects the most recent classification of flowering plants based mainly on molecular data, which is expected to remain stable in the future. This book is invaluable for researchers and students working on plant structure, development and systematics, as well as being an important resource for plant ecologists, evolutionary botanists and horticulturists.

Introduce various charts and graphs as a visual way to show complex data. All graphs can be created with spreadsheet programs such as Excel(R), Lotus(R), and Quattro Pro(R).