Green Building Glossary for Interpreters

Green Building Glossary for Interpreters
Author: José Leyva
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781729793657

How to Use This Book The purpose of this book is not only to serve as an English-Spanish reference book to look up a term when needed, but also as a guide to learn the most frequently used construction terms. Learn just a few terms every day, and soon you will be acquainted with the most common construction terminology in English and Spanish.

Dictionary of Environmental Engineering and Wastewater Treatment

Dictionary of Environmental Engineering and Wastewater Treatment
Author: Alireza Bahadori
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2016-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319262610

This comprehensive dictionary covers wastewater processes, pollution control, and every major area of environmental engineering used in industry. The alphabetically arranged entries cover key terms used in daily communications and documentation in all research and industrial activities. The several thousand key technical terms are written in easy-to-understand, practical language. The volume is an ideal reference for students and practitioners.

LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook

LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook
Author: Sam Kubba
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2015-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128039000

LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Second Edition, provides users with a practical user-friendly roadmap that presents the guidelines for selecting the LEED v4 rating system to better fit a particular project (e.g. LEED for Building Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and Maintenance, LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for Building Design and Construction, or LEED for Neighborhood Development). In addition, this comprehensive handbook carefully explains the modifications in the credentialing process, including the new 3-Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEEDTM Green Associate exam, followed by the LEEDTM Professional Accreditation exam. - Practical strategies and guidelines for applying LEED v4 project certification - Annotated tables, checklists, charts, and references to "quantum leap," LEED v4 - Includes case studies with special focus is put on key areas where most errors occur - Demystifies LEED v4 requirements for project as well as personal/professional LEED Certification - Appendixes including sample exam questions, acronyms and abbreviations and a glossary

The Dream Interpretation Dictionary

The Dream Interpretation Dictionary
Author: J.M. DeBord
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2017-05-22
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1578596572

Unravels dream symbols and their meanings What do reoccurring dreams reveal? What's the purpose of nightmares—and can they be stopped? Why do some people show up in dreams? Are some dreams actually warnings? Going beyond superficial explanations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs and Meanings brings a deep and rich understanding to a variety of images, signs, and symbols. It considers the context to help anyone complete their own personal jigsaw puzzle. It provides the tools to allow anyone to sort through possible connections and to make sense of their dreams. From entries ranging from “Abandonment” to “Zoo,” this massive tome analyzes sex dreams, money dreams, dreams of falling, running, or paralysis and much, much more. It brings profound insights to thousands of dream messages. It shows what to look for and what to ignore and teaches how to master dream interpretation. Examples of symbols are given. The complexity and context of a dream are explored. Signs and their meanings are illustrated. Illuminating the intelligence of dreams, decoding clues, explaining symbols, and revealing the universal meanings of each as well as their subtler associations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings explores the messages delivered by the unconscious mind during sleep. It examines how dreams connect to daily life. It shows how dreams can lead to deeper understanding and self-awareness. Also included are a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to the book’s usefulness.

The Dictionary Of Public Policy And Administration

The Dictionary Of Public Policy And Administration
Author: Jay Shafritz
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0429976313

The Dictionary of Public Policy and Administration offers definitions of all the key terms, concepts, processes and practices of contemporary public policy and administration. Included are brief biographies of major scholars and influential practitioners, summaries of major rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, overviews of significant laws, descriptions of important government agencies, and explanations of historical trends and governing doctrines. The Dictionary is designed to be the single most useful tool that a student or practitioner of public administration could have—the book to keep at their side while they are reading other textbooks in the field.