3D Articulation Using OpenGL: moving parts & hair Book 3 in the 3D Rendering Series by D. James Benton This is a third course on three-dimensional rendering of models, building on my previous books, 3D Rendering in Windows and 3D Models in Motion. In this text we will cover spatial manipulation of objects in order to create the appearance of specific articulation. We also cover finer details, including hair or fur. The Windows operating system and OpenGL rendering engine will be our platform, but the same principles apply equally well to other environments.
	3D Models in Motion Using OpenGL Book 2 in the 3D Rendering Series by D. James Benton This is a second course on creating interactive models, building on my previous book, 3D Rendering in Windows. In this text we will cover the finer details of code and object development. We will also explore how to implement advanced features and controls. The Windows operating system and OpenGL rendering engine will be our platform, but the same principles apply equally well to other environments.
	3D Rendering in Windows How to display three-dimensional objects in Windows with and without OpenGL Book 1 in the 3D Rendering Series by D. James Benton This is a how-to guide on rendering three-dimensional objects. The target operating system is Windows, but these same principles and techniques could be used in other contexts. The primary implementation is based on OpenGL, but alternate rendering systems are also presented.
	A Synergy of Short Stories by D. James Benton Anyone could gather a collection of short stories, but I should like to do something different. I might hear a guffaw of jokes, read a bewilderment of mysteries, pull off a mischief of pranks, walk out a pacing of worries, feel a shiver of ghost stories, tell a stretch of tall tales, flee from a stagger of zombies, cast off a compulsion of cares, or make up a squirm of excuses. I hope you find this truly a synergy of short stories!
	Azeotropes: Behavior & Application by D. James Benton Azeotrope refers to a mixture of two or more fluids whose proportions cannot be altered by simple distillation. Azeotropes exhibit the same mass fraction of constituents in the vapor and liquid phases; thus, when boiled, the vapor has the same composition as the liquid. This behavior differs from ideal solutions, where one component is typically more volatile than the others. The azeotrope may have a higher or lower boiling point than the constituents. We study these anomalous fluids because they may exhibit properties that are more advantageous than the constituents. A similar motivation accompanies multi-weight lubricants. In this text we will explore thermodynamic and transport properties as well as applications, including: refrigeration and vapor power cycles.
	bat-Elohim - Book 3 in the Little Star Trilogy a novel by D. James Benton Ashley thinks she has finally figured out her role and how she came to be the last of seven seraphim—complete opposite of the first and the only bat-Elohim. But God has so much more planned for her than this. Jesus has planned a surprise—and a new perspective—a pitch for His little angel to consider. Ashley is hurled like a baseball through the heavens to her next assignment. Where and when will it be?
	Boilers: Performance & Testing a novel by D. James Benton   Boilers consume fossil fuels (coal, fuel oil, or natural gas) and produce steam for industrial processes or power production. Boilers have been a mainstay since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. In the 21st century boilers are being replaced with green alternatives and renewable resources. The transition will take years. While this change is implemented, it is imperative that the remaining boilers be operated efficiently, which requires clear expectations and diligent testing. This text describes what can be achieved and how to verify. Examples are given in both English (U.S. Customary) and SI units.
	Combined 3D Rendering Series by D. James Benton This is a combination of three books: 3D Rendering in Windows™, 3D Models in Motion, and 3D Articulation. This is a how-to guide on rendering three-dimensional objects. The target operating system is Windows™, but these same principles and techniques could be used in other contexts. The primary implementation is based on OpenGL™, but alternate rendering systems are also presented. In this text we will cover the finer details of code and object development. We will also explore how to implement advanced features and controls. We will assume the reader is familiar with C programming.
	Complex Variables: Practical Applications by D. James Benton Complex variables are not simply a mathematical curiosity or academic exercise. They are marvelously useful tools that can open up new solutions to a wide variety of practical problems. After all, mathematics is far more like a language of logic than a collection of facts and figures. Complex variables allow us to handle many two-dimensional problems as if they were merely one-dimensional. They also help us to see that problems in differing fields of applied science are similar and may even unfold with the same solution techniques. Lessons learned and solutions found in one field leading to applications in another is like mathematical recycling! Join me on a tour of this fascinating field of applied mathematics.
	Compression & Encryption: Algorithms & Software by D. James Benton This book covers various algorithms for compression and encryption, some of which overlap, serving both purposes simultaneously. We will discuss why one algorithm works better for one case and not another as well as how different implementations are superior or more robust.
	Computational Fluid Dynamics: an Overview of Methods by D. James Benton This is by no means an exhaustive reference on the subject of computational fluid dynamics; rather, it is an introduction and overview, going just far enough to get the reader started along this path with some helpful direction based on years of experience. I have striven to make this a clear presentation, particularly of finite elements, avoiding the traditional esoteric derivations that never seem to arrive at any useful destination. The impetus to undertake this project has arisen from my interacting with many graduate students on Research Gate, who are pursuing CFD and struggling with traditional presentations. You must make decisions when you arrive at a fork in the proverbial road (such as FDM, FVM, or FEM) and I hope this text will provide you with enough information to do that without me imposing my personal preference.
	Computer Simulation of Power Systems by D. James Benton There are many texts and examples devoted to computer simulation of a single process or component. This text focuses on entire systems. From the earliest days of my career, I have developed computer simulations of various sorts. Many of these have been time sequence based; that is, modeling the response of a system to changes over time. Most often, the source of change has been the environment or weather-related. In this book we explore how to build models, acquire, structure, and extend weather data, perform, and analyze the results of complex simulations. We consider rivers and lakes, hydroelectric, conventional and combined cycle power generation, nuclear, and solar plants.
	Contaminant Transport: A Numerical Approach by D. James Benton In previous texts we have covered Computational Fluid Dynamics, Mass Transfer, Plumes, and Particle Tracking. Contaminant Transport is a specific application, involving diffusion, dispersion, and advection. While movement of the transporting media (e.g. groundwater, surface water, or air) is important, this text will not cover those details in depth. The reader should be familiar with fluid flow and how it may be calculated before delving into the current subject mater. We cover passive as well as decaying substances. While this text does cover theory, it is primarily a compilation of examples based on actual remediation projects. Accurate modeling is essential for containment or capture, for we must know where the contaminant is going and when it will get there if we are ever to achieve effective remediation.
	CPUnleashed! - Tapping Processor Speed by D. James Benton    Even as processors get faster, applications get slower. Why? Inefficient software. There was a time when every BYTE and every FLOP mattered, because resources and speed were so limited. As processors have greatly improved, diligence has been cast aside like an old shoe. It is high time we brought back diligence, unleashed the CPU, and tapped into processor speed. In this text we explore what makes applications slow, how to avoid bottlenecks, and optimize utilization of these amazing chips. While this text deals specifically with Intel™ processors, the principles apply to all modern ones. By necessity, we will be focusing on machine language and code; so get ready for some assembler. Our purpose here is to crunch numbers as rapidly as possible with readily available hardware.
	Curve-Fitting: The Science and Art of Approximation by D. James Benton This is a how-to guide on the approximation of data. Efficient and accurate approximation of multi-variable data can be quite challenging. While Excel can handle such data with the LINEST() function, this capability is limited. Knowing what to feed into the LINEST() function requires an understanding of the principles presented in this book. Many examples are provided and Excel is used wherever possible to illustrate them.
	Death by Tie: It was the best of ties. It was the worst of ties. It's what got him killed. by D. James Benton Jerry Joiner might have been the most annoying coworker ever but is that what got him killed or was it the fish tie? There was no shortage of people willing—even plotting—to kill Jerry, but which one (or ones) actually did it? Detective Clark must sort this out while also nabbing the snatch-and-dash thief plaguing Magnolia Avenue because Detective Russell, who was supposed to handle murders, was out with hemorrhoids.
	Differential Equations: Numerical Methods for Solving by D. James Benton If you've struggled to understand the finite element method, then you must read this book. I don't cover a lot of theory in this text. It's mostly a compilation of examples. The one theoretical aspect of numerical methods for solving differential equations that I will present is the finite element method. Understanding applied mathematics results in a richer appreciation of the world and how it works. While there are many analytical techniques for solving such problems, this book deals with numerical methods. Rather than covering the minutia of every obscure method, this book will focus on what works consistently and efficiently. This is a compilation of examples, not a textbook on theory. I trust you will find it interesting and useful.
	Equations of State: A Graphical Comparison by D. James Benton    This is a compilation of 160 graphs showing how 16 different equations of state compare in their prediction of 10 different thermodynamic properties. Only minimal discussion of the details is provided herein, as this is readily available in many Web articles and texts, including my, Thermodynamic & Transport Properties of Fluids. What we see is that there are strengths and weaknesses for many of these equations, especially the early and simple ones. The greatest refinement and effort has been given to the 2020 Steam Formulation, as is evident in the figures.
	Evaporative Cooling: The Science of Beating the Heat by D. James Benton Evaporative cooling is vital for life and industry. Benefiting from this essential process is as natural as sweating. It's the most efficient means of rejecting unwanted heat. The economy of evaporative cooling has made it the first choice of manufacturing and power production. There is rarely time to adequately address this important topic in a course on heat transfer. Many articles and books present the mechanical and even economic aspects of evaporative cooling. This book presents the computational (i.e., mathematical) aspects. All of the software discussed in this book is available free on-line, including considerable source code.
	Forecasting: Extrapolation and Projection by D. James Benton   Forecasting has many applications besides tomorrow's weather, from business to medicine to economics. There are many diverse methods and approaches taken to accomplish this task and achieve the desired end: reliable expectation. Predicting the future behavior of some processes can be much more difficult than others. In this text we will consider only those expectations that can be expressed quantitatively and for which there are existing observations. We will not consider "events" per se, especially singular ones, such as the next stock market crash or nuclear war. We will also not consider computational models which are simply run out into the future, such as is done with the weather, as these approaches are not transferable.
	Heat Engines by D. James Benton This is a combination of three books: Thermodynamics, Thermodynamic Cycles, and Power Plant Performance Curves. These topics form a natural progression of complexity, each building on the previous. While thermodynamic principles apply to a wide range of systems, heat engines are the largest practical application. Understanding these principles is essential to achieving success, especially when it comes to efficiency and impact on the environment.
	Heat Exchangers: Performance Prediction & Evaluation by D. James Benton We are most often concerned with heat transfer within an enclosed device or heat exchanger. There are several ways to analyze the heat transfer within a heat exchanger, all of which involve assumptions. Often these assumptions are unstated, yet they impact the outcome of the analysis. These methods and assumptions will be presented along with examples of when the assumptions work and fail. The two areas of focus in heat exchanger analysis are performance prediction and evaluation, that is: design and testing. Thermal design will be presented here, but mechanical design will not. Actual test data will be presented along with uncertainty analysis, as this is critical to a comprehensive understanding of heat exchanger performance.
	Heat Recovery Steam Generators: Thermal Design & Testing by D. James Benton Heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) are an integral part of any modern combined cycle power plant. These heat exchangers are designed to recover the heat from a gas turbine exhaust and convert this to steam, which drives a turbine and ultimately a second generator. Because the gas turbine operates efficiently at high temperatures and heat is removed down to nearly ambient temperature, the overall efficiency of this complex design exceeds that of conventional Rankine cycle coal-, oil-, or gas-fired systems. These systems can also be operated in simple or combined cycle, increasing flexibility and response to load dispatch. HRSG can be complex to analyze and also difficult to effectively test and prove their performance. This text covers both theory and testing in practice with examples.
	Heat Transfer by D. James Benton This is a combination of three books: Heat Exchangers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators, and Evaporative Cooling. In this text we cover performance prediction and evaluation, as well as classical analytical and numerical methods for computation. Evaporative cooling is vital for life and industry, yet is rarely covered in a course on heat transfer. Cooling towers are widely used, making analysis of the evaporative processes essential for completeness of this subject.
	Heat Transfer Examples: Practical Problems Solved by D. James Benton    This is a collection of increasingly complex solved problems involving heat transfer, which must also call upon the principles of thermodynamics and material properties. A working knowledge of differential equations is also essential to understanding this subject. We will cover thermal aspects and also pressure drop but neither mechanical concerns, such as structural, nor chemical ones, such as corrosion. While these latter considerations are important in any design, they must be addressed elsewhere. The examples are worked in SI units with English units in parentheses.
	Jamie2: Innocence is easily lost and cannot be restored. a novel by D. James Benton The Internet is a vast storehouse of information, both good and bad. It exposes users—young and old—to concepts, data, and images they would not otherwise have. The Internet also creates new dilemmas and presents these to the most vulnerable and least able to deal with them: children. The Internet has unprecedented power to shatter innocence and is impotent to restore it. Her voracious consumption of content was unavoidable, as was the loss of her innocence.
	The Kick-Start Murders: Visualize Revenge a novel by D. James Benton Rookie Kyle Cooper is thrust into responsibility when Detective Sawyer drops dead of a heart attack at a murder scene. Unflappable Medical Examiner, Doctor Samantha Trout, coaches Kyle through the transition with help from Stacy Lambert, the Crime Scene Technician. Bodies pile up as Cooper struggles to discover a motive or any connection between the victims. All the while, the killer is staring them in the face: Visualize Revenge.
	The Kyle Cooper Mysteries a novel by D. James Benton Detective Kyle Cooper is no Hercule Poirot! He is thrust into the position before proper training when his mentor, Detective Sawyer drops dead of a heart attack at a murder scene. One excuse after another prevents other more experienced detectives from stepping into this role. Bodies are piling up and so Cooper must solve the Case! While Cooper may never be famous, he is resourceful, determined, and dedicated. Along with the help of the unflappable Medical Examiner, Doctor Samantha Trout, and ever-curious Crime Scene Technician, Stacy Lambert, these three strive to make a college town on the Tennessee River safe. This volume contains all three mysteries: The Kick-Start Murders, Monte Carlo Murders, and Waterfront Murders.
	The Last Seraph: Sequel to Little Star a novel by D. James Benton Other girls turn thirteen and sprout hair. Ashley sprouted wings. She learns to fly while adjusting to the idea of being an angel, but Ashley isn't your typical angel. She bursts into flames when upset and is irresistibly attracted to fires. She was Daddy's "Little Star," but only now understood this to be literal. Ashley was born to shine, to command light. The Hebrew word for burner or shiner is seraph. There are other seraphim, but only one born on the Earth. Ashley is unique, a precious gift, a protector and champion. A nuclear warhead, volcano, and tidal wave—these are but practice, preparation for the approaching terror. When it arrives, Ashley will be ready and those relying on her will take heart.
	Little Star - Second Edition a novel by D. James Benton She had been daddy's "little star," but he was gone and she was more like a social outcast than a celebrity. Adolescence is a difficult transition for an ordinary teen, but she was far from ordinary. With great power comes great responsibility and the weight of that responsibility on the girl's shoulders could crush her. At some time we all wonder if we are in essence good or bad. Ashley's struggle was in proportion to what she could do and that was overwhelming and growing every day.
	Living Math: Seeing mathematics in every day life (and appreciating it more too). by D. James Benton A friend once told me that he couldn't remember the last time he had used calculus. How sad. I can't remember the last time I didn't use calculus. Mathematics isn't just esoteric busywork. It's the language of cause and effect—a description of why things work the way they do. Mathematics connects the dots in the picture that is the world around us. Understanding the mathematical relationships between objects and events will give you a whole different perspective, like seeing color in a world where others see only black and white. Join me on this adventure, in which I will take you on a tour of Living Math.
	Lost Cause: If only history could be changed... a novel by D. James Benton Peter and Steven hope nobody figures out that their machine isn't a fusion reactor. Until someone does, they'll continue taking calls for the patron saint of lost causes, altering as little as possible to change the course of history.
	Little Star Trilogy a novel by D. James Benton This is a combination of three books telling the story of Ashley, the Last of the Seven Seraphim and the only bat-Elohim... at least so far...
	Little Star & The Last Seraph a novel by D. James Benton This is a combination of two books telling the story of Ashley, the Last of the Seven Seraphim. Many questions are left unanswered, awaiting the third book.
	Mass Transfer: Diffusion & Convection by D. James Benton Mass transfer is similar to heat transfer in many ways. Some of the same differential equations and solutions will work for either one. There are differences, including the fact that there is often no exchange of matter accompanying an exchange of energy in the form of heat. The topics we consider in this text include: diffusion, dispersion, and sorption. We cover both analytical and numerical solutions.
	Mill Town Destiny a novel by D. James Benton He played hard, studied little, and was already bored with life. He was ignorant of demands and absent of purpose. She worked hard and never played. She felt nothing but demands. Responsibility weighed her down. He was born of privilege and she of poverty. He appreciated little what he had and she appreciated what little she had. The Town depended on jobs at the mill. It was the only industry besides fishing. The machines were old and worn. Newer mills were faster and required fewer attendants. Profit margins were tight and competition has no mercy. If the mill failed, the Town would soon follow. The Caretaker of Life had a different plan for them all.
	Monte Carlo Murders: Who Stole What and Why? by D. James Benton Detective Kyle Cooper must solve three murders to prevent a fourth. The only thing connecting these is a bloody textbook, but what does this have to do with anything? The motive appears to be money, but none of the victims had any. The evidence leads to high-stakes illegal gambling, which doesn't fit with the lifestyle of the three dead graduate students. Unflappable medical examiner, Dr. Samantha Trout, ever-curious CSI, Stacy Lambert, plus two graduate students combine their wits to solve what can only be a mathematical problem.
	Monte Carlo Simulation: The Art of Random Process Characterization by D. James Benton There are many textbooks devoted to the theory behind Monte Carlo methods. More often than not, these are heavy on theory and light on example. Rarely do they include the examples in their entirety, mostly presenting the final results in summary form. The aim of this text is to be light on theory and heavy on example. Each example is included in its entirety: input, output, and source code or spreadsheet. If you work through all the examples, you should be able to simulate whatever process is needed.
	Nonlinear Equations: Numerical Methods for Solving by D. James Benton Nonlinear equations are found throughout science and engineering across a wide variety of disciplines. These are a significant part of applied mathematics and much effort has been devoted to their study and solution. We will consider single and multi-variable problems. Various theories will be presented, but always with a focus on what works best—that is, the most practical approaches. In the literature of applied mathematics, these are known as robust algorithms.
	Numerical Calculus: Differentiation and Integration by D. James Benton Before the advent of sophisticated programs capable of performing calculus symbolically, numerical differentiation and integration provided a means of solving seemingly intractable equations. Numerical methods can still be an efficient means of solving many such problems, but the real advantage of Numerical Calculus will always be in solving those problems that have no closed-form solution—and these are legion. This book is filled with practical examples, code, and spreadsheets. I trust you will find it useful. I assume that you already have a command of analytical calculus and so I will jump right in to the numerical.
	Numerical Methods by D. James Benton This is a combination of three books: Nonlinear Equations, Numerical Calculus, and Differential Equations. These three topics combine to form Numerical Methods. Nonlinear, integral, and differential equations are found throughout science and engineering across a wide variety of disciplines. These are a significant part of applied mathematics and much effort has been devoted to their study and solution. We will consider single and multi-variable problems. Various theories will be presented, but always with a focus on what works best—that is, robust algorithms.
	Orthogonal Functions: The Many Uses of by D. James Benton Orthogonal functions are clever tools that unlock many mathematical puzzles. Once you've seen this done and understand how they work, you will find many more useful applications. This remarkable area of applied mathematics supports a wide range of technologies, ranging from CAT scans to satellite pictures from space to unraveling the sounds of the deep. Join me on a tour of this fascinating topic in which we will explore data sampling and approximation in both temporal and spatial dimensions.
	Overwhelming Evidence: A Pilgrimage by D. James Benton This is the story of my personal pilgrimage and the many experiences, which propelled me onward. I present these as a series of vignettes. These began as daily posts on Facebook™ motivated by an urgency to share what I believe and why. The reasons and evidence describing the why not only preceded the what but shaped it too.
	Particle Tracking: Computational Strategies and Diverse Examples by D. James Benton Tracking particles through a moving field, such as flowing air, ground, or surface water, is not only a powerful computational method but can also provide insightful visualizations. I have employed this process for a variety of problems from airborne contamination, thermal pollution, and contaminant transport in groundwater. I have even used it to successfully model the mixing of fluorescent dye through the confluence of three pumps in order to distinguish the time of arrival at the destination. While the Lagrangian method (based on time as the independent parameter) is most often used, the Hamiltonian method (based on time as a dependent parameter) can be much faster.
	Plumes: Delineation & Transport by D. James Benton Contaminant plumes are most often considered, as these have some associated urgency. All of the plumes I have worked with in the past forty years have been either chemical or thermal and in some way impacted the environment. There are two main considerations for such plumes: 1) delineation and 2) transport. The associated questions are: 1) how much of what is present and 2) where is moving to. Combined with possible migration and spreading is the question of how it might be changing, including chemical and nuclear reactions. Whether the plume in consideration is in air, surface water, or ground water determines what calculations are appropriate, but the basic issues are the same in any case.
	Power Plant Performance Curves for Testing and Dispatch by D. James Benton While certainly not unique to the power industry, performance curves are central to design, operation, and testing of modern power generation systems, as well as many similar industrial plants. We will develop and apply these important formulations to several types of such systems. We will also discuss and illustrate when these work well and when they don't. The most common use of these approximations is to correct test results and to predict the operational response of complex systems the environment in which they operate.
	Props, Fans, & Pumps: Design & Performance by D. James Benton Propellers, fans, and pumps are an integral part of many machines of industry, transportation, and modern living. The designs are as diverse as the applications, but the theory behind how these devices work is the same. In this text we will consider nuances of design, such a prop cupping, trailing edge truncation, and blade curling. We will derive and apply the formulas in order to design and evaluate the performance of these fascinating devices.
	Remediation by D. James Benton This is a combination of three books: Contaminant Transport, Particle Tracking, and Plumes. These three topics combine to build a system for modeling remediation strategies, which is essential to obtaining optimal results. I have used the principles and software described in this text over decades of practice and many successful environmental cleanup projects for the US DoD, EPA, ACoE, and USGS.
	Rolling on the Floor Laughing: A Decade of In Box Delights a collection of humor sent to D. James Benton There's nothing quite like a funny Email from a friend to brighten up a difficult day at work. I've been collecting these for years and am sure you'll enjoy them as much as I have, so get ready to roll on the floor laughing! Of course, I can't take credit for any of this. I guess that also means I shouldn't be blamed for it either.
	Seminole Rain: You don't choose destiny. It chooses you. a novel by D. James Benton Chelsea is bored out of her mind and stuck in Nowheresville. She talks to animals-and they talk back-but everyone at school thinks she's nutty as a squirrel. She has a most remarkable talent, but this seems pointless in her current circumstance. Chelsea must step into the greater context of her Native American roots before discovering just how very important she is. A misdirected vacation will plop her into the lap of destiny. If her father had checked the map, they would have gone to the beach instead of the swamp. Alex is wasting his life and headed nowhere fast. What he lacks is purpose. If his father hadn't needed a triple bypass, Alex wouldn't have set foot in the swamp. This unlikely pair stumbles toward the Land of the Seminole and is swept into a storm brewing for five centuries.
	Septillionth: 1 in 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 a novel by D. James Benton    Tears streaked Safiya's face and her voice quavered, as she pleaded with Karim to first comprehend and then believe that he was the long-awaited one who would finally complete the process begun thirty-three centuries ago. How could he—deformed and defective—possibly be chosen for anything but the Special Olympics, with little chance even of that? Every day of his life up until this moment had been dominated by physical limitations and barriers. And now to steal what? How absurd! Surely they would be caught and die in some dank prison... or would they? The number septillion... a million billion billion echoed in his mind until a small wisp of hope began to form.
	Software Recipes: Proven Tools by D. James Benton This text describes a collection of compact, efficient, and effective software scripts. These code tools can be deployed in several forms, including C, VBA, and Python, to perform a variety of common computing tasks. This text differs from the classic text, Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing by Press, Teukolsky, Vetterling, and Flannery, in both form and detail. While the title of this classic text (Numerical Recipes) might sound like a collection of small codes, it is actually a complete volume on numerical methods. I have already written several texts on that larger and more detailed subject, which will not be repeated here. To utilize the material in this text, locate the chapter describing the desired task, copy the code therein, and paste it into your application or spreadsheet.
	Steam 2020: to 150 GPa and 6000 K by D. James Benton It has been twenty-five years since the IAPWS issued an updated scientific formulation for the thermodynamic properties of water. While these have served research and industry well, their range has been limited to 1273 K and 1000 MPa. Experimental data for much higher temperatures and pressures have been available since 1974. The time has come to update these important properties and extend their range up to 6000 K and 150 GPa. Agreement with experimental data and behavior are fair up to 250 GPa. As part of this effort, several deficiencies have also been corrected, including appropriate behavior beneath the vapor dome (exactly three real, positive roots), required by Maxwell's Criterion, as well as proper curvature in the supercritical region.
	Thermochemical Reactions: Numerical Solutions by D. James Benton Thermochemistry is the science of analyzing molecular reactions to determine if they are spontaneous, energy absorbing or releasing, and to predict the product mole ratios and rates. Chemical reactions, like most other processes, tend to follow the path of free energy minimization or entropy maximization. This principle forms the mathematical basis for the analytical approach. This book is a how-to manual, filled with many examples and comes with all the code you need to accomplish this task.
	Thermodynamic & Transport Properties of Fluids by D. James Benton Accurate, consistent, and continuous thermodynamic and transport properties are essential to the analysis and design of energy devices of all sorts, from power generation to product manufacturing. Articles and papers abound covering various aspects of this important field. Often these are esoteric and omit details on how the process is accomplished. The end result of property research may be inaccessible to practitioners, who would use the information to create and manage the machines of industry. This text is a step-by-step manual on why and how to develop and implement functions for thermodynamic and transport properties from raw data to Excel Add-Ins.
	Thermodynamic Cycles: Effective Modeling Strategies for Software Development by D. James Benton Efficient design, operation, and maintenance of power and process systems require accurate and effective thermodynamic cycle modeling tools. Many such tools exist; however, the logic and programming of these tools vary considerably, making them more or less practical for differing applications. This book is a compilation of what to do and what to avoid, including the details of how to best accomplish the desired end.
	Thermodynamics - Theory & Practice by D. James Benton Thermodynamics is the branch of physical science that deals with energy in its various forms, including heat and work. Energy is a property of systems that can be stored and transferred to other systems. Energy is not the "ability to perform work." This is a misnomer. A system may contain considerable energy without having the capacity to perform any work. Thermodynamics is the key to understanding how things work. In this text we will explore classical (or macroscopic) as well as statistical (microscopic) thermodynamics, properties, processes, and heat engines. A variety of applications will be presented and all software is included.
	Version-Independent Programming by D. James Benton This book presents a set of guidelines by which to develop applications that will run on any version of the Windows operating system. This is a manual on what to do and what to avoid, in order to achieve version-independence. As more versions are released and the time between new releases is shortened, compatibility becomes increasingly important. By following these guidelines, the resulting applications will not only be compatible, they will also be more efficient. Version-independence is a specific type of performance. Achieving performance always requires attention to detail. If you are not willing to pay attention to detail, you will never achieve performance.
	The Waterfront Murders: As you sow, so shall you reap! a novel by D. James Benton A series of grisly murders on the waterfront shocks the sleepy college town and threatens to distract the inhabitants from their sports obsession. Everyone assumes these are acts of revenge, payback for financial ruin. Evidence points to this motive, yet the carnage continues after those responsible for the real estate debacle are cold in their graves. Detective Kyle Cooper doggedly pursues this merciless killer, until the real motive is revealed: a terrible secret, buried and festering for three decades.