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From This is a slim book, but it contains a wealth of information. The author, a veteran science writer, tells us pretty much everything we need to know about her demanding field. She discusses finding the story you want to tell, conducting the research, and developing the story structure, and she breaks each down into its component parts. In the chapter titled "Research and Interview," for example, she discusses the proper use of press releases; how to choose your interview subjects (and even what time of day is best to conduct an interview); and the importance of being able to spot when information from one source conflicts with information from another source. Smartly written and constructed, the book is absolutely essential to someone looking to enter this very tough, competitive field. David PittCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review This is a slim book, but it contains a wealth of information. The author, a veteran science writer, tells us pretty much everything we need to know about her demanding field... Smartly written and constructed, the book is absolutely essential to someone looking to enter this very tough, competitive field. (Booklist 2003) Rich with real-life examples and anecdotes, the book covers the essentials... Hancock urges writers to overcome any intimidation they may have in covering the sciences. Then, she helps them hone their skills to make stories clear and compelling. (Science News ) Ideas into Words enables the reader to BE a writer and to DO science writing. (Margaret Reilly, PhD AWIS Magazine ) In Ideas into Words, Elise Hancock has managed to write a guide to science writing that is not only comprehensive—she answers every question I could have imagined asking and then some—but also wise, vivid, and an awful lot of fun. I wish I'd had something like this to help me when I was starting out. (Michael D. Lemonick, author of Other Worlds: The Search for Life in the Universe, winner of the American Institute of Physics Writing Award ) Elise Hancock's excitement is infectious. One puts her book down and feels drawn to a keyboard. (Joel Havemann, editor, Washington bureau of the Los Angeles Time )

Review "Chang provides a comprehensive introduction to the engineering design and analysis of the hardware components used in such wireless systems.... Recommended for libraries associated with electrical engineering programs. Upper-division undergraduates; professionals." (Choice, Vol. 38, No. 8, April 2001)"This is one book that I was immediately impressed with...and I have loaned it to numerous colleagues and new RF engineers...very well written in a concise...manner...the illustrations and explanations are the best I've ever seen....I highly recommend this book. It will serve the RF engineer for many years to come." (MTT Microwaves Magazine, September 2001) From the Back Cover A comprehensive introduction to the hardware, parameters, and architectures of RF/microwave wireless systemsAs the basis for some of the hottest technologies of the new millennium, radio frequency (RF) and microwave wireless systems rapidly propel us toward a future in which the transmission of voice, video, and data communications will be possible anywhere in the world through the use of simple, handheld devices.This book provides scientists and engineers with clear, thorough, up-to-date explanations of all aspects of RF and microwave wireless systems, including general hardware components, system parameters, and architectures. Renowned authority Kai Chang covers both communication and radar/sensor systems and extends the discussion to other intriguing topics, from global positioning systems (GPS) to smart highways and smart automobiles. With an emphasis on basic operating principles, Dr. Chang reviews waves and transmission lines, examines modulation and demodulation and multiple-access techniques, and helps bridge the gap between RF/microwave engineering and communication system design. Ample practical examples of components and system configurations and nearly 300 illustrations and photographs complete this timely and indispensable resource.

Review An excellent text. Its clarity of presentation is a key feature as are its balanced mix of procedural and substantive material ... I recommend this to all colleagues. -- Lynn McLachlan, Nottingham University About the Author Malcome Khan, LLB, Barrister, Principal Lecturer in Law, Michelle Robson, LLB, Solicitor, Senior Lecturer in Law, and Kristina Swift, LLB, Solicitor, Lecturer in Law, all at the University of Northumbria.

From the Back Cover Learn to use one of the most popular Web design and development applications available. How to Do Everything with Dreamweaver 4 features an accessible format that allows quick and easy browsing for specific information, and cross-referencing to reinforce important concepts. Get extensive treatment of beginning- to intermediate-level Dreamweaver skill sets, an introduction to the Fireworks 4 companion program, customization and site management tips, and more. Plus--author Michael Meadhra covers plenty of related material through informative sidebars. Create your Web site quickly, then manage it effectively with help from this thorough guide. Inside, learn to: Design and develop Web sites Design Web pages in a graphical environment or work with the HTML source code--it's your choice Publish and maintain your Web site with Dreamweaver's built-in site management tools Learn to use tables, templates, images, links, and Web-safe colors Work with Fireworks and other external programs Add Flash and Shockwave movies, and other multimedia features Create image maps, forms, and frames Use Behaviors to effortlessly create rollovers and other javascript effects Learn to use layers, Cascading Style Sheets, and Dreamweaver's new Layout Tables About the Author Michael Meadhra (Kentucky) has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than thirty books, including the Windows 2000 Professional Bible (IDG Books), StarOffice 5.2 for Dummies (IDG Books), KDE for Dummies (IDG), Peter Norton's Guide to Windows 95, 1998 Ed. (Sams), Learn Windows 98 in a Weekend (Prima), Lotus SmartSuite for Dummies (IDG), Using Windows 3.11 (Que), Using DOS (Que), Internet Explorer 3.0 Unleashed (Sams), Using Your PC, 2nd Ed. (Que), Special Edition, Using Compuserve (Que), Ten Minute Guide to Freelance Graphics 96 for Win95 (Que), and Adobe Web Publishing and Design Unleashed (Sams). He has also contributed chapters to a number of books published by Que, including SE Using Win95, Using Win95, SE Using Windows NT Workstation 4.0, SE Using the Internet, 3rd Ed, and SE Using PowerPoint 97. While a member of the Cobb Group, Michael served as Editor-in-Chief of several newsletters covering topics such as PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Freehand, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Illustrator and Photoshop.