Trend Setters
Whether you are interested in water/wastewater, BIM or CAD, estimating, construction, green building, LEED certification, sustainability, integrated development, etc., we have the titles that will help you learn and put you on the road to becoming a more proficient design-builder.
Visit our online bookstore at http://www.dbia.org/pubs/bookstore/ to view a full listing of all our topics and titles or to view and print a copy of the DBIA 2009 Catalog.
Among our best sellers are:
Item # 6402
Geotechnical Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb
By Ruwan Rajapakse
A one-stop guide to the foundation design, pile foundation design, earth retaining structures, soil stabilization techniques and computer software, this book places calculations for almost all aspects of geotechnical engineering at your finger tips. In this book, the author’s done all the heavy number-crunching for you, so you get instant, ready-to-apply data on activities such as: hard ground tunneling, soft ground tunneling, reinforced earth retaining walls, geotechnical aspects of wetland mitigation and geotechnical aspects of landfill design.
Member Price: $80.00
Non-Member Price: $85.00
List Price: $89.95
Item # 6403
Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, 4th Edition
By Martin Brook
Estimators need to understand the consequences of entering into a contract, often defined by complex conditions and documents, as well as to appreciate the technical requirements of the project. This new edition explains the job of the estimator through every key stage. It also includes changes to pricing, rates, terminology and technology to bring the book completely up-to date.
Member Price: $37.00
Non-Member Price: $40.00
List Price: $43.95
Item # 6401
Introduction to Security, 8th Edition
By Robert Fischer, Edward Halibozek, Gion Green
Introduction to Security has been the leading introduction to private security for over 30 years; now the eighth edition expands the key topics and adds material on important issues in the 21st century environment. As a recommended title for security certifications, it is a crucial resource for the 30,000+ ASIS International members, and is also used as a core security textbook in universities throughout the country.
Member Price: $60.00
Non-Member Price: $65.00
List Price: $69.95
Item # 6405
Leading Global Projects
By Robert T. Moran, Ph.D.; William Youngdahl, Ph.D.
This book is a must-read for anyone responsible for projects and initiatives that span functional and geographical divides. Authors Moran and Youngdahl have written the first book of its kind to address the three essential skills of global project leaders — strategic project management, project leadership, and cross-cultural leadership. The only book that combines themes of strategic project management, project leadership and cross-cultural leadership — rich with examples and stories to illustrate key skills and knowledge required to lead global projects.
Member Price: $28.00
Non-Member Price: $30.00
List Price: $32.95
Enter Promotional Code D010209 and save 10 percent on DBIA Bookstore purchases through February 28, 2009. Visit the DBIA Bookstore at http://www.dbia.org/pubs/bookstore/ or call 202-454-7501.
In an era where the country’s local water/wastewater infrastructure is making headlines, and municipalities nationwide are looking for the most efficient and effective solutions to their most pressing water/wastewater problems, design-build is at the forefront.
With this growing design-build responsibility comes the need to bone up on the latest in water/wastewater issues, and the DBIA Bookstore is the place to go for the latest in water/wastewater topics and titles.
This month you’ll get better insight on new developments and processes within the water/wastewater management industry. As an added bonus, all water/wastewater titles are available at a 10 percent discount. View a complete list of all available titles at www.dbia.org/pubs/bookstore/ or call the DBIA Bookstore at 202-454-7501.
If you’d like a head start, take a look at this month’s selected titles:
Item # 6414
Groundwater Resources
By Neven Kresic
This reliable, one-stop guide contains all the information to succeed in groundwater management and development projects. It covers virtually every aspect of the subject, from how to characterize groundwater and evaluate its resources to determining the interactions between surface water and groundwater. Packed with hundreds of illustrations, this expansive guide reviews both established and innovative aquifer restoration techniques and technologies, including the control and remediation of contaminant sources and groundwater contaminant plumes. It includes valuable resource augmentation information — the engineering necessary for resource development — and building comprehensive databases for efficient, cost-effective assessment.
Member Price: $99.00
Non-Member Price: $108.00
List Price: $125.00
Item # 6415
Hydrogeology Field Manual, 2nd Edition
By Willis D. Weight
The Second Edition of Hydrogeology Field Manual provides the latest information on applied applications in groundwater sampling and water-quality assessment, aquifer characterization, contamination issues, karst applications and more. The book includes actual procedures, real-world decisions and many examples and case studies to help you understand the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings. All chapters contain new material, including more examples and problem solutions. College students, recent graduates or working professionals needing a ready reference for field-related matters can benefit from this book. Experienced hydrogeologists and those in related fields will also welcome the practical time-saving and trouble-avoidance tips.
Member Price: $72.00
Non-Member Price: $81.00
List Price: $99.95
Item # 6420
Water Reuse — Issues, Technologies and Applications
By Metcalf & Eddy Inc., an AECOM Company, Takashi Asano, Franklin L. Burton, Harold L. Leverenz
This book equips water/wastewater students, engineers, scientists and professionals with a definitive account of the latest water reclamation, recycling and reuse theory and practice.
This landmark textbook presents an integrated approach to all aspects of water reuse — from public health protection to water quality criteria and regulations to advanced technology to implementation issues. More than 500 detailed illustrations and photographs provide:
- In-depth coverage of cutting-edge water reclamation and reuse applications.
- Current issues and developments in public health and environmental protection criteria, regulations and risk management.
- Review of current advanced treatment technologies, new developments and practices.
- Special emphasis on process reliability and multiple barrier concepts approach.
- Consideration of satellite and decentralized water reuse facilities.
- Consideration of planning and public participation of water reuse.
Member Price: $99.00
Non-Member Price: $108.00
List Price: $135.00
Item # 6416
Industrial Water Quality, 4th Edition
By W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr., Davis L. Ford, Andrew Englande, Jr.
This edition of Industrial Water Quality provides guidance on state-of-the-art methods for optimizing or upgrading existing wastewater treatment systems, as well as selecting the best treatment options to solve specific wastewater problems. This hands-on tool reflects today’s more stringent water-quality regulations and the new technologies developed to meet them. Filled with examples and case studies from a variety of industries, the book covers reverse osmosis or alternative membrane processes and discusses Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) processes.
Member Price: $117.00
Non-Member Price: $126.00
List Price: $160.00
Item # 6419
Water Loss Control, 2nd Edition
By Julian Thornton, Reinhard Sturm, George Kunkel
This comprehensive guide takes you, step-by-step through every stage of the development of a water loss control program-from measuring and auditing water loss, tracking losses to their root cause, to developing a loss control program for future efficiency. Inside, you’ll find precise descriptions of the most current methodologies and technologies, along with tables and figures presenting key information clearly and concisely. This second edition brings innovative approaches to water loss management, with information on new modeling methods, leak detection equipment, revenue protection programs and best practices advocated by the American Water Works Association and the International Water Association.
Member Price: $90.00
Non-Member Price: $94.50
List Price: $115.00