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  • Book cover of Saluting Our Grandmas

    “In this fascinating book, you will learn about a part of our country’s history that has not been thoroughly documented. I guarantee you will be proud of what these ‘grandmas’ did to serve America in a time of great need. In so doing, they carved a path that other women for many generations have since benefitted from. I include myself in that very grateful group of women who today stand on the shoulders of these awe-inspiring pioneers.” —Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, USAF (ret), first female four-star general in the Air Force, chairperson of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services “A wonderful and heartwarming account that highlights the often untold stories of our female World War II veterans. This book ensures that their important legacy of service will be shared with future generations.” —Sen. Bob Dole Contributors to this unique memorial include the family of military women and those who preserve their history. They are Dr. Francoise Bonnell (director of the US Army Women’s Museum), Curt Dalton (visual resource manager at Dayton History), Terry Lee Harmon (daughter of Women Airforce Service Pilot Elaine Danforth Harmon), Earl Morse (founder of the Honor Flight Network, Inc.), Dr. Janet Butler Munch (professor and special collections librarian at Lehman College of the City of New York), and Dean and Anne Whiteford (son-in-law and daughter of US Army nurse Martha Miller). A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to Honor Flight Dayton, an Ohio chapter of the Honor Flight Network, Inc. The cover art is by aviation artist Craig Kodera and features (clockwise) Elaine Danforth Harmon, Martha Miller, Dorothy Mae Wise, and Pauline Norfleet Hill.

  • Book cover of Workforce Development for Global Manufacturing and Technology Transfer

    Many countries are now emerging as new hubs for international manufacturing due to the increasing costs in traditional outsourcing locations. The success of this transition will rely heavily on the establishment and maintenance of a reliable manufacturing infrastructure through an integrated systems approach. Workforce Development for Global Manufacturing and Technology Transfer: An Integrated Systems Approach focuses on work-integrated education, training, and learning. It offers practical case studies from the manufacturing and technology sector and advocates for the integration of people, technology, and processes to develop a critical workforce that aligns with national priorities. The book presents practical and modern strategies that nations, cities, and communities can adopt to develop and sustain manufacturing for sustainable industrialization. While this book primarily focuses on manufacturing workforce development, it is relevant to manufacturers worldwide and applies to a global audience by covering topics such as project management, product development, technology justification, and various modes of technology transfer.

  • Book cover of Journey Through the Encrypted Files

    A veteran of twenty-six years in the United States Air Force, coauthor retired Col. Cassie B. Barlow is one of a handful of women who has commanded at multiple levels of the Air Force. She leads a staff focused on human capital development in defense, aerospace, and STEM disciplines for the state of Ohio. Colonel Barlow earned a PhD in Industrial and organizational psychology from Rice University and MAs in both national security policy and strategy and air power strategy. She lives in Dayton, Ohio. This is her 3rd book with coauthor Sue Norrod. Their first book, Saluting our Grandmas, was inspired by Norrod’s mother’s military service in World War II. Fredrick “The Cyber Viking” Hall has carved a distinguished path in Information Technology (I.T.), showcasing versatility and excellence throughout his career. Beginning his journey as an Information Systems Operator in the U.S. Army, Fredrick developed a strong foundation that propelled him into a variety of roles, including helpdesk technician, system administrator, and firewall engineer. He now proudly serves as a civil servant within the United States Air Force. Frank is a passionate advocate for cybersecurity education, dedicating his time and expertise to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals. As a merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America and a coach for multiple CyberPatriot teams, he has mentored countless camps and Texas CS Task Force, where he actively promotes STEM and cybersecurity education. The daughter of two military parents, Clarenda Sue Norrod holds a BS in Industrial Technology education from Ohio State University and an additional Elem. 1-8 certification from Wright State University. She was inducted into Epsilon Pi Tau, an honorary fraternity for industrial technology and has been an Air Camp counselor for sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students at the Air Force Research Lab at Wright-Patterson AFB. She has also worked at a DoD STARBASE Program in Dayton, OH as a teacher and has worked in public and private schools for over 25 years. She currently lives in Jamestown, Ohio.

  • Book cover of Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing

    A brand-new edition of the classic guide on low-speed wind tunnel testing While great advances in theoretical and computational methods have been made in recent years, low-speed wind tunnel testing remains essential for obtaining the full range of data needed to guide detailed design decisions for many practical engineering problems. This long-awaited Third Edition of William H. Rae, Jr.'s landmark reference brings together essential information on all aspects of low-speed wind tunnel design, analysis, testing, and instrumentation in one easy-to-use resource. Written by authors who are among the most respected wind tunnel engineers in the world, this edition has been updated to address current topics and applications, and includes coverage of digital electronics, new instrumentation, video and photographic methods, pressure-sensitive paint, and liquid crystal-based measurement methods. The book is organized for quick access to topics of interest, and examines basic test techniques and objectives of modeling and testing aircraft designs in low-speed wind tunnels, as well as applications to fluid motion analysis, automobiles, marine vessels, buildings, bridges, and other structures subject to wind loading. Supplemented with real-world examples throughout, Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for aerospace engineering students and professionals, engineers and researchers in the automotive industries, wind tunnel designers, architects, and others who need to get the most from low-speed wind tunnel technology and experiments in their work.

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    The proposed will be the fourth edition of a classic text reference originally authored by William H. Rae Jr. The book is considered one of the only availabel which covers all aspects of wind low-speed tunnel design, analysis, testing, and instrumentation. The authors are considered the most experienced wind tunnel engineers in the world and manage the University of Maryland's Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel. This edition has been updated with a new chapter on experiments on insects and other flying animals, as well as discussion throughout about the relationship between wind tunnel testing and Computational Fluid Dynamics or CFD. There will also be updates to third edition topics and applications, including coverage of digital electronics, new instrumentation, video and photographic methods, pressure-sensitive paint, and liquid crystal-based measurement methods. As with prior editions the book will be supplemented with real-world examples based on the authors' work. It is planned that this edition will be supplemented with an online resource containing software applications and simulations using MATLAB or other commercial programs that will enhance its use in both academic and professional markets.

  • Book cover of A Dog Between Us

    Duncan B. Barlow delivers tender shocks and the profundity of mercy in this poignant, delicate novel of loss and love. 'A Dog Between Us' holds the reader between what can be said and what is unspeakable in our most vital relationships. This is an unforgettable novel of beauty and delirium.

  • Book cover of The City, Awake
    Duncan Barlow

     · 2017

    Barlow's metaphysical noir The City, Awake is a novel of chemically induced amnesia, doppelgangers, fanatics, and killers. Hunting for answers, Saul must survive rival assassins, a millionaire with an axe to grind, a shape-shifting femme fatal, a silent hit man, and a psychotic who is only looking for an exit.