Books with author Stephen Hall

Lose yourself in the vast sewer networks that lie beneath the world’s great cities – past and present. Let detailed archival plans, maps and photographs guide you through these subterranean labyrinths – previously accessible only to their builders, engineers and, perhaps, the odd rogue explorer. This execrable exploration traces the evolution of waste management from the ingenious infra-structures of the ancient world to the seeping cesspits and festering open sewers of the medieval period. It investigates and celebrates the work of the civil engineers whose pioneering integrated sewer systems brought to a close the devastating cholera epidemics of the mid-19th century and continue to serve a vastly increased population today. And let’s not forget those giant fatbergs clogging our underground arteries, or the storm-surge super-structures of tomorrow.Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Peter Bazalgette • Prelude: Cholera in the City • 1. Pioneers ofPlumbing: I. Sanitation in the Ancient World; II. Sewage in the Streets • 2. SubterraneanInfrastructures: I. The Cleansing of Paris; II. London & the Great Stink; III. WorldwideAdaptations; IV. Raising Streets • 3. Revolutions of Poverty: I. Sewage Farm to ActivatedSludge; II. The Future of Waste Treatment

Discover what is involved with Agile and Lean Software Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming, Lean and KanbanLearning new software development processes can be difficult, but switching to Agile and Lean doesn't need to be complicated. Explore the theories behind Agile and Lean Software Development, and learn how to make it work for you.In a Gentle Introduction to Agile and Lean Software Development, author Stephen Haunts will guide you to a fuller understanding of Agile, Scrum, Extreme Programming, Lean, and Kanban. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages, and how to get the most out of it.This book combines the books A Gentle Introduction to Agile Software Development and A Gentle Introduction to Lean Software Development into one bumper volume.In this book you will learn...IntroductionWaterfall Development and its ProblemsWhat is Agile?Common Agile Misconceptions and MistakesAdvantages and DisadvantagesExtreme Programming (XP)ScrumLean ManufacturingLean Software DevelopmentApplying Lean Software Development?Agile Software Development vs. Lean Software Development Software Practices to Support LeanKanbanAbout the AuthorStephen Haunts has been a professional software and applications developer since 1996 and as a hobby since he was 10. Stephen has worked in many different industries including computer games, online banking, retail finance, healthcare & pharmaceuticals and insurance. Stephen started programming in BASIC on machines such as the Dragon 32, Vic 20 and the Amiga and moved onto C and C++ on the IBM PC. Stephen has been developing software in C# and the .NET framework since first being introduced to it in 2003. As well as being an accomplished software developer, Stephen is also an experienced development leader and has led, mentored and coached teams to deliver many high-value, high-impact solutions in finance and healthcare. Outside of Stephen’s day job, he is also an experienced tech blogger who runs a popular blog called Coding in the Trenches at http://www.stephenhaunts.com/, and he is also a training course author for the popular online training company Pluralsight. Stephen also runs several open source projects including SafePad, Text Shredder, Block Encryptor, and Smoke Tester—the post-deployment testing tool.

Written by Stephen Hake, author of the Saxon Middle Grades programs, Saxon Intermediate 3 is ideal for students looking for a textbook approach that provides a smooth transistion into Math 5/4. It is also helpful for students who are coming to Saxon from other programs. Math Intermediate 3 teaches mathematical concepts through informative lessons, helpful diagrams, and interactive activities and investigations.

Math Word Problems Grade 3 is a math workbook full of word problems that provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts and skills learned in math class. For students entering and exiting Grade 3, this is a great resource for reinforcing and reviewing mathematical concepts and skill application. By reading and thinking, students can devise strategies to solve math problems. Through practice and reinforcement, math skills can be mastered leading to improved performance on standardized assessments.The purpose of the Grade 3 math workbook is to prepare students for real world problem solving situations. The problems in the Grade 3 math workbook includes vocabulary and skills appropriate for students in grade 3. This is a math for kids book, providing the students a chance to check their solutions. Word problems are carefully constructed to align to grade 3 math standards and the math practices. Computation is appropriate to grade level expectations. Book consists of 12 chapters, each with 10 word problems geared towards specific concepts and skills such as addition, subtraction, place value and counting money.Students should read problems carefully and think about what math operations to apply in order to successfully solve the problem. After devising a possible solution, students can check their answer and if necessary, revise their strategies and solutions. A student’s problem solving skills is one of the most important skills to master in order to obtain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Conceptual understanding is an essential factor in student achievement in mathematics.Skills CoveredMultiplicationDivisionPlace valueAdditionSubtractionAreaPerimeterCounting MoneyMeasuring Elapsed TimeReading/Interpreting a Chart/TableEstimation

The Upper Level Independent School Entrance Exam® (ISEE) is often required for admission to American private high schools. This 934-page, 3rd edition book is one of the only offerings of its kind that focuses solely on the ISEE and specifically the test for students applying to grades 9 through 12. Covering only the Upper Level ISEE allows us to offer an extraordinarily comprehensive guide: 6 full-length practice tests with answer explanations, extensive concept review, 2000+ practice problems, 1200 vocabulary words, proven strategies, study plans, and even admissions advice. New for this third edition are more than 200 pages of answer explanations for all of the questions in the six practice tests in addition to various corrections and updates. General Academic is a Houston-based academic consulting firm. We initially created this text for our local clients; however, we now hope that you too will benefit from our research and experience even if you cannot make it into our office. Please note that ISEE® is a registered trademark of the Educational Records Bureau, which does not endorse this product.