Grisly cases of murder, kidnapping and rape are ravaging the Big Apple and the NYPD assumes the city's killing season has begun. But maverick newspaper reporter Todd Paige, tipped off by NYPD Lt. Sarah Van Allen, thinks otherwise. But no one is prepared for the twisted tale of corruption and abuse they uncover.

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Literature & Fiction

Burton, Tony

Genre Fiction

HarperTorch

Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2012 Every year, Choice subject editors recognise the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in Choice during the previous calendar year. Appearing annually in Choice's January issue, this prestigious list of publications reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts extraordinary attention from the academic library community. The authoritative reference on wind energy, now fully revised and updated to include offshore wind power A decade on from its first release, the Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition, reflects the advances in technology underpinning the continued expansion of the global wind power sector. Harnessing their collective industrial and academic expertise, the authors provide a comprehensive introduction to wind turbine design and wind farm planning for onshore and offshore wind-powered electricity generation. The major change since the first edition is the addition of a new chapter on offshore wind turbines and offshore wind farm development. Opening with a survey of the present state of offshore wind farm development, the chapter goes on to consider resource assessment and array losses. Then wave loading on support structures is examined in depth, including wind and wave load combinations and descriptions of applicable wave theories. After sections covering optimum machine size and offshore turbine reliability, the different types of support structure deployed to date are described in turn, with emphasis on monopiles, including fatigue analysis in the frequency domain. Final sections examine the assessment of environmental impacts and the design of the power collection and transmission cable network. New coverage features: <ul>
<li>turbulence models updated to reflect the latest design standards, including an introduction to the Mann turbulence model</li> <li>extended treatment of horizontal axis wind turbines aerodynamics, now including a survey of wind turbine aerofoils, dynamic stall and computational fluid dynamics</li> <li>developments in turbine design codes</li> <li>techniques for extrapolating extreme loads from simulation results</li> <li>an introduction to the NREL cost model</li> <li>comparison of options for variable speed operation</li> <li>in-depth treatment of individual blade pitch control</li> <li>grid code requirements and the principles governing the connection of large wind farms to transmission networks</li> <li>four pages of full-colour pictures that illustrate blade manufacture, turbine construction and offshore support structure installation</li> </ul>
Firmly established as an essential reference, Wind Energy Handbook, Second Edition will prove a real asset to engineers, turbine designers and wind energy consultants both in industry and research. Advanced engineering students and new entrants to the wind energy sector will also find it an invaluable resource.

Wind Energy Handbook

Science & Math

Jenkins, Nick

Sharpe, David

Bossanyi, Ervin

Technology

wiley

As environmental concerns have focused attention on the generation of electricity from clean and renewable sources wind energy has become the world's fastest growing energy source. The Wind Energy Handbook draws on the authors' collective industrial and academic experience to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of wind energy research and provide a comprehensive treatment of wind energy for electricity generation. 
Features include: <ul>
<li>An authoritative overview of wind turbine technology and wind farm design and development</li> <li>In-depth examination of the aerodynamics and performance of land-based horizontal axis wind turbines</li> <li>A survey of alternative machine architectures and an introduction to the design of the key components</li> <li>Description of the wind resource in terms of wind speed frequency distribution and the structure of turbulence</li> <li>Coverage of site wind speed prediction techniques</li> <li>Discussions of wind farm siting constraints and the assessment of environmental impact</li> <li>The integration of wind farms into the electrical power system, including power quality and system stability</li> <li>Functions of wind turbine controllers and design and analysis techniques</li> </ul>
With coverage ranging from practical concerns about component design to the economic importance of sustainable power sources, the Wind Energy Handbook will be an asset to engineers, turbine designers, wind energy consultants and graduate engineering students.

Earth Sciences

Lake Chapala is no longer a paradise without a past.Join this award-winning author as he shares the fascinating history of the Lake Chapala region in Mexico, now one of the most popular retirement area for Americans and Canadians. This book explores the region's formative years from the arrival of conquistadors in the early 1500s to the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.A unique collection of extracts from more than fifty original sources, many never previously available in English, are enhanced by insightful, informative and entertaining commentary. Poets, friars, travellers, exiles and scientists overcome bandits and natural disasters to offer captivating tales of courage, greed, delight, unexpected triumphs and much, much more.

Lake Chapala Through The Ages, an anthology of travellers' tales

History

Americas

Sombrero Books

Geo-Mexico provides a lively, up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of Mexico, from climates to culture, population to politics, ecosystems to economy, transport to tourism, and globalization to gated communities.
Key features: 
<ul>
<li>- assesses Mexico's success in meeting its demographic, economic and environmental challenges </li>
<li>- traces the historical processes behind Mexico s modern landscapes </li>
<li>- utilizes a variety of concepts, models and theories </li>
<li>- engages the reader in contemporary issues, such as development, international migration, sustainability and global warming </li>
<li>- explains Mexico s spatial patterns and its growing north-south divide </li>
</ul>
 <ul>
<li>* More than 100 original maps, graphs and diagrams </li>
<li>* Over 50 text boxes highlight illustrative examples and case studies </li>
<li>* Complete reference notes, bibliography and index. </li>
</ul>
 Geo-Mexico is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Mexico.

Geo-Mexico, the geography and dynamics of modern Mexico

Politics & Social Sciences

Rhoda, Richard

Social Sciences

Award-winning travel writer Tony Burton reveals the magic of Western Mexico. Relaxed and intimate, this easy-to-read yet authoritative account features more than 35 original drawings by Canadian artist Mark Eager and 10 maps. Enjoy the author's unique insights into local history, ecology and traditions.Now in its fourth edition, the book remains a favorite among knowledgeable travelers visiting this region of Mexico. The 4th edition is one-third larger than the previous editions, and includes dozens of new places worth exploring. It incorporates several new chapters, including four devoted to the region around Zacatecas. Every chapter has new material. Maps have been redrawn and travel directions updated.A mixture of interests is represented. Included are historical sights such as Zacatecas, Lagos de Moreno and San Blas; artistic colonies like Ajijic; and lakeside communities, including Chapala and Pátzcuaro. Alongside them are ecological wonders, such as Manantlán and the monarch butterflies; old mining towns like Angangueo and Bolaños; coastal resorts such as Barra de Navidad and Puerto Vallarta; Indian villages like Angahuan, and a host of others.Many of these smaller places in Western Mexico offer a glimpse of the Mexico behind the mask; they are places where Mexico has retained her ancient culture and her ancient traditions.All the destinations in parts one and two are within day-trip range (maximum three hours driving time) from Guadalajara (Mexico's second city) or nearby Lake Chapala, a popular retirement center for Americans and Canadians. In part three, all the locations described are worth at least an overnight stay, though Tapalpa, Mazamitla and Tamazula are still within three hours driving time of Guadalajara-Chapala. Parts four to nine describe longer, three or four day trips, which are all well worth the investment of extra time.No fewer than 17 of the towns featured in the book have received the federal designation of "Pueblo Mágico" (Magic Town), in recognition of their cultural, historical or ecological significance, and facilities for visitors. There are now many excellent boutique hotels, some of them in quite unexpected places, making it far easier to explore the less traveled areas of Western Mexico.Whether your interests lie in art, architecture and archaeology; fiestas and folklore; unusual sights and natural wonders, or in Indian villages and indigenous handicrafts, this book will help you discover for yourself Western Mexico's many hidden treasures.

Western Mexico A Traveler's Treasury

In Mexican Kaleidoscope, award-winning author Tony Burton delves into Mexico's rich history and culture. He focuses on a dazzling selection of events, individuals, myths and mysteries to explore some of the reasons why Mexico has become such an extraordinarily diverse and interesting nation.The 30 short chapters of Mexican Kaleidoscope span the entire range of time periods, from long before the Spanish conquest to the modern day. The topics considered range from cuisine, Aztec farming, Mayan pyramids, sheep and superstitions to mythical cities, aerial warfare, art, music and the true origins of Mexico's national symbols. Along the way, we encounter many unusual, strange, weird and wonderful aspects of Mexico.Mexican Kaleidoscope unravels some of the many forces that have helped shape Mexico's history and culture and helps us understand the appeal and mystique of this engaging country.

Mexican Kaleidoscope: Myths, mysteries and mystique

Lake Chapala: A postcard history

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

In 1890, Chapala was a small fishing village; within decades it became an important international tourist destination. This book explains how and why this transformation took place, and looks at the architects, entrepreneurs, adventurers and visionaries responsible.Organized as a walking tour of Chapala, each chapter of "If Walls Could Talk" focuses on a different building and explores the fascinating stories of its former occupants-locals and foreigners. The valuable legacy left by these extraordinary individuals is still clearly visible today in the streets, villas, hotels and grand mansions of this idyllic lakeside locale. Follow the author and discover the history, hidden in plain sight, of Chapala-Mexico's earliest international tourist destination.

If Walls Could Talk: Chapala's historic buildings and their former occupants

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Books by Burton, Tony

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Wind Energy Handbook

Wind Energy Handbook

Lake Chapala Through The Ages, an anthology of travellers' tales

Geo-Mexico, the geography and dynamics of modern Mexico

Western Mexico A Traveler's Treasury

Mexican Kaleidoscope: Myths, mysteries and mystique

Wind Energy Handbook

Lake Chapala: A postcard history

If Walls Could Talk: Chapala's historic buildings and their former occupants