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51 Abbasi et al ., Medicinal Plant Biodiversity of Lesser Himalayas-Pakistan
69 Adler (Ed), Osteoporosis (Contemporary Endocrinology) 2nd ed .
5 Ahlemann (Eds), Preparing the Enterprise Architecture for the Future (Management for Professionals)
8 Ahmad et al ., Application of Bacterial Pigments as Colorant (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science)
69 Ahrens (Eds), Handbook of Epidemiology 2nd ed .
28 Ajaev, Interfacial Fluid Mechanics
11 Al-Haj Baddar/Batcher, Designing Sorting Networks
69 Ali/Cibas, Serous Cavity Fluid and Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytopathology (Essentials in Cytopathology 10)
1 Alonso (Ed), DNA Electrophoresis Protocols for Forensic Genetics (Methods in Molecular Biology 830)
91 Altman (Eds), Network and Parallel Computing . NPC 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6985)
77 Alvarez-Gaumé/Vázquez-Mozo, An Invitation to Quantum Field Theory (Lecture Notes in Physics 839)
91 Amati (Eds), Advances in Information Retrieval Theory . ICTIR 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6931)
61 Ambrosio et al ., Introduction to Measure Theory and Integration (Publications of the Scuola Normale Superiore, Lecture Notes (Scuola Normale 10)
77 Amusia et al ., Handbook of Theoretical Atomic Physics
92 Ananthasuresh (Eds), Micromechanics and Microactuators . MAMM 2010 (Mechanisms and Machine Science 2)
48 Anderson (Eds), Sports Betting: Law and Policy (ASSER International Sports Law Series)
92 Andrade (Eds), Advances in Modeling Concrete Service Life (RILEM Bookseries 3)
90 Ao (Ed), IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies Volume 6 - Special Edition of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2010 (AIP Conference Proceedings 1373)
60 Asai, Electromagnetic Processing of Materials (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications 99)
91 Ayala (Eds), Integrated Circuit and System Design . Power and Timing Modeling, Optimization and Simulation . PATMOS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6951)
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91 Bach (Eds), KI 2011: Advances in Artificial Intelligence (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 7006)
91 Bandle (Eds), Inequalities and Applications ‘10 (International Series of Numerical Mathematics 161)
28 Baniotopoulos (Eds), Environmental Wind Engineering and Design of Wind Energy Structures
93 Bär (Eds), Global Differential Geometry (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics 17)
91 Barjis (Eds), Enterprise and Organizational Modeling and Simulation .EOMAS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing 88)
5 Barnhart (Eds), Quantitative Problem Solving Methods in the Airline Industry (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 169)
91 Böse (Eds), Computational Logistics . ICCL 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6971)
11 Batra et al ., Interactive Co-segmentation of Objects in Image Collections (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
77 Bauer (Eds), Non-Centrosymmetric Superconductors (Lecture Notes in Physics 847)
46 Bazzanella (Eds), The Future of Cities and Regions (Springer Geography)
91 Beigl (Eds), Modeling and Using Context . CONTEXT 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 6967)
48 Belenky, Understanding the Foundations of the U .S . Presidential Election System
85 Belgrave, African American Girls (Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development)
91 Benferhat (Eds), Scalable Uncertainty Management . SUM 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 6929)
61 Benson et al ., Representations of Finite Groups: Local Cohomology and Support (Oberwolfach Seminars 43)
61 Bergmann, Transcending Tradition: Jewish Mathematicians in German Speaking Academic Culture
62 Bertoluzza et al ., Multiscale and Adaptivity: Modeling, Numerics and Applications . C .I .M .E . Summer School, Cetraro, Italy 2009 (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, C .I .M .E . Foundation Subseries 2040)
28 Bertram, Elasticity and Plasticity of Large Deformations 3rd ed .
29 Bestaoui Sebbane, Lighter than Air Robots (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering 58)
42 Birks (Eds), Tracking Environmental Change Using Lake Sediments . Volume 5: Data Handling and Statistical Techniques (Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research 5)
70 Bogaert (Eds), Clinical Cardiac MRI (Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging) 2nd ed .
51 Bolton (Eds), Plant Fungal Pathogens (Methods in Molecular Biology 835)
93 Bär (Eds), Global Differential Geometry (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics 17)
70 Bornhöft (Eds), Homeopathy in Healthcare
91 Bouguettaya (Eds), Web Information System Engineering -- WISE 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6997)
76 Bovenkerk, The Biotechnology Debate (Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy 29)
78 Boyd, Stardust, Supernovae and the Molecules of Life (Astronomers‘ Universe)
8 Boye (Eds), Green Technologies in Food Production and Processing (Food Engineering Series)
78 Braibant et al ., Particles and Fundamental Interactions (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) 2nd ed .
51 Breitenbach (Eds), Aging Research in Yeast (Subcellular Biochemistry 57)
85 Bretherton (Eds), Peace Psychology in Australia (Peace Psychology Book Series)
29 Breysse (Ed), Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and Combined Techniques (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports 1)
24 Bridges (Eds), Problem-Based Learning in Clinical Education (Innovation and Change in Professional Education 8)
24 Brousseau/Warfield, Teaching Fractions through Situations: a Fundamental Experiment (Mathematics Education Library 60)
92 Brown (Eds), Spectral Theory, Function Spaces and Inequalities (Operator Theory: Advances and Applications 219)
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20 Bucher/Grapes, Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks 8th ed .
29 Bui, Imaging the Cheops Pyramid (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications 182)
91 Bultan (Eds), Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis . ATVA 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNPSE 6996)
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78 Cabra (Eds), Modern Theories of Many-Particle Systems in Condensed Matter Physics (Lecture Notes in Physics 843)
90 Camarinha-Matos (Eds), Adaptation and Value Creating Collaborative Networks . 12th IFIP WG 5 .5 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 362)
79 Carfora/Marzuoli, Quantum Triangulations (Lecture Notes in Physics 845)
30 Castillo, Type-2 Fuzzy Logic in Intelligent Control Applications (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 272)
1 Castoria (Eds), Advances in Rapid Sex-Steroid Action
46 Caquard (Eds), Mapping Environmental Issues in the City (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography)
30 Chakraborty (Eds), Advances in Real-Time Systems
92 Chan (Ed), Probability Approximations and Beyond (Lecture Notes in Statistics, Lecture Notes in Statistics 205)
79 Chandra/Ghosh, Quantum Entanglement in Electron Optics (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics 67)
52 Cheng (Ed), Microbial Metabolic Engineering (Methods in Molecular Biology 834)
91 Chiu (Eds), Web Information Systems Engineering - WISE 2010 Workshops (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6724)
1 Choi (Eds), Neural Metabolism In Vivo (Advances in Neurobiology 4)
90 Chung (Eds), The 8th International Conference and Workshop on Numerical Simulation of 3D Sheet Metal Forming Processes (Numisheet 2011) (AIP Conference Proceedings 1383)
91 Cohen (Eds), Economics of Converged, Internet-Based Networks . ICQT 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNCCN 6995)
5 Cooper (Eds), Handbook on Data Envelopment Analysis (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 164) 2nd ed .
92 Costin (Eds), Asymptotics in Dynamics, Geometry and PDEs; Generalized Borel Summation . Proceedings of the conference held in CRM Pisa, 12-16 October 2009, Vol . II (Publications of the Scuola Normale Superiore, CRM Series 12 .2)
91 Crowley (Eds), Computer Vision Systems . ICVS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6962)
91 Cuellar (Eds), Security and Trust Management . STM 2010 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNSC 6710)
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90 Dai (Ed), Innovative Computing and Information . ICCIC 2011 . Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science 231)
90 Dai (Ed), Innovative Computing and Information . ICCIC 2011 . Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science 232)
62 Davis et al ., The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition (Modern Birkhäuser Classics)
70 De Manzoni (Ed), Treatment of esophageal and hypopharingeal squamous cell carcinoma (Updates in Surgery)
91 Delzanno (Eds), Reachability Problems . RP 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6945)
30 den Ouden, Innovation Design
91 Deng (Eds), Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence . AICI 2011 . Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 7002)
91 Deng (Eds), Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence . AICI 2011 . Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 7003)
91 Deng (Eds), Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence . AICI 2011 . Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 7004)
90 Deng (Eds), Emerging Research in Artificial Intelligence and ComputationaI Intelligence . AICI 2011 (Communications in Computer and Information Science 237)
52 Denman (Ed), Modeling Fragile X Syndrome (Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation 54)
71 Di Carlo (Eds), Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices
62 DiBenedetto et al ., Harnack‘s Inequality for Degenerate and Singular Parabolic Equations (Springer Monographs in Mathematics)
48 Dieth, Integration by Cooperation
52 Dohmen (Eds), Ubiquitin Family Modifiers and the Proteasome (Methods in Molecular Biology 832)
12 Dong/Chen, Cryptographic Protocol
63 Dragomir, Operator Inequalities of Ostrowski and Trapezoidal Type (SpringerBriefs in Mathematics)
63 Du et al ., Design and Analysis of Approximation Algorithms (Springer Optimization and Its Applications 62)
8 Duca, Homogeneous Catalysis with Metal Complexes (Springer Series in Chemical Physics 102)
91 Défago (Eds), Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems . SSS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6976)
92 D’Amico (Eds), Sensors and Microsystems . AISEM 2011 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 109)
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91 Eder (Eds), Advances in Databases and Information Systems . ADBIS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6909)
71 Ekberg (Ed), Dysphagia (Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging)
24 Ellerton/Clements, Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861
79 Ellwanger, From the Universe to the Elementary Particles (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)
71 European Society of Cardiology (Ed), ESC Guidelines Desk Reference 2011
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91 Fahrenberg (Eds), Formal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems . FORMATS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6919)
22 Feld/Larsen, Undeclared Work, Deterrence and Social Norms
2 Feuk (Ed), Genomic Structural Variants (Methods in Molecular Biology 838)
91 Filler (Eds), Information Hiding . IH 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNSC 6958)
91 Flammini (Eds), Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security . SAFECOMP 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNPSE 6894)
63 Formaggia et al ., Solving Numerical PDE‘s: Problems, Applications, Exercises (UNITEXT)
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31 Fremond (Eds), Mechanics, Models and Methods in Civil Engineering (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics 61)
2 Fruehauf (Eds), Novel Developments in Stem Cell Mobilization
80 Frémond, Phase Change in Mechanics (Lecture Notes of the Unione Matematica Italiana 13)
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12 Gallud (Eds), Distributed User Interfaces (Human–Computer Interaction Series)
31 Garbolino, Transport of Dangerous Goods (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security)
93 Gaul (Eds), Challenges at the Interface of Data Analysis, Computer Science, and Optimization . Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Gesellschaft für Klassifikation e . V ., Karlsruhe, July 21 - 23, 2010 (Studies in Classification, Data Analysis, and Knowledge Organization)
31 Georgescu, Possibility Theory and the Risk (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 274)
25 Goggins (Eds), CSCL at Work (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series 14)
32 Gogu, Structural Synthesis of Parallel Robots (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications 183)
91 Gong (Eds), Web Information Systems and Mining . WISM 2011 . Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6987)
91 Gong (Eds), Web Information Systems and Mining .WISM 2011 . Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6988)
80 Gonzalez (Eds), Key Processes in Solar-Terrestrial Physics
64 Gärtner/Matousek, Approximation Algorithms and Semidefinite Programming
90 Gouma (Ed), Olfaction and Electronic Nose . Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium (AIP Conference Proceedings 1362)
80 Greiter, Mapping of Parent Hamiltonians (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics 244)
85 Grigorenko (Ed), Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry
6 Grünig/Morschett, Developing International Strategies
32 Gudehus/Kotzab, Comprehensive Logistics 2nd ed .
81 Gurbatov et al ., Waves and Structures in Nonlinear Nondispersive Media (Nonlinear Physical Science)
32 Guy (Eds), Decision Making with Imperfect Decision Makers (Intelligent Systems Reference Library 28)
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91 Hage (Eds), Implementation and Application of Functional Languages . IFL 2010 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNTCS 6647)
64 Halbeisen, Combinatorial Set Theory (Springer Monographs in Mathematics)
6 Hall (Ed), Handbook of Healthcare System Scheduling (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 168)
72 Harrington (Eds), Great Health Care
25 Harrison (Eds), Perspectives on Males and Singing (Landscapes: the Arts, Aesthetics, and Education 10)
87 Hasan (Ed), The Muslim World in the 21st Century
92 He (Eds), Computer, Informatics, Cybernetics and Applications . CICA 2011 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 107)
12 He, Analysis of Rare Categories (Cognitive Technologies)
33 He/Lu, Metal-Dielectric Interfaces in Gigascale Electronics (Springer Series in Materials Science 157)
47 Herren Oesch et al ., Transcultural History (Transcultural Research – Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe)
90 Hissam (Eds), Open Source Systems: Grounding Research . 7th IFIP 2 .13 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 365)
64 Holden/Risebro, Front Tracking for Hyperbolic Conservation Laws (Applied Mathematical Sciences 152)
13 Huang (Ed), Satellite Data Compression
33 Huang/Zhou, Strength of Fibrous Composites (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China)
20 Hutter (Ed), Nonlinear Internal Waves in Lakes (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics)
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90 Iliadis (Eds), Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations . EANN 2011 and 7th IFIP WG 12 .5 . Part II (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 364)
90 Iliadis (Eds), Engineering Applications of Neural Networks . EANN 2011 and 7th IFIP WG 12 .5 . Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 363)
9 Inamuddin (Eds), Ion-exchange Technology
65 Ingram/Mahavier, Inverse Limits (Developments in Mathematics 25)
9 Inuki, Total Synthesis of Bioactive Natural Products by Palladium-Catalyzed Domino Cyclization of Allenes and Related Compounds (Springer Theses)
25 Isaias (Eds), Towards Learning and Instruction in Web 3 .0
34 Iwamoto (Eds), Molecular Modeling and Multiscaling Issues for Electronic Material Applications
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13 Jamalipour/Ma, Intermittently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
6 Jeschke (Eds), Enabling Innovation
20 Jia, Characteristics of Chinese Petroleum Geology (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China)
49 Jiang, Legal Issues for Implementing the Clean Development Mechanism in China
2 JIMD Reports - Case and Research Reports, 2011/2
65 Johnson, Syzygies and Homotopy Theory (Algebra and Applications 17)
3 Joost (Ed), Appetite Control (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology 209)
65 Jukna, Boolean Function Complexity (Algorithms and Combinatorics 27)
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42 Karl (Eds), Restoring Lands - Coordinating Science, Politics and Action
7 Karrer, Engineering Production Control Strategies (Management for Professionals)
22 Kay, Managing Creativity in Science and Hi-Tech 2nd ed .
59 Keenan (Eds), Handbook of Quantifiers in Natural Language (Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy 90)
13 Khaled, Virtual Reality and Animation for MATLAB® and Simulink® Users
53 Khan, Stem Cell Technology (Principles and Practice)
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44 Khemani (Eds), Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives
72 Kheradvar/Pedrizzetti, Vortex Formation in the Cardiovascular System
14 Kiefer, Mobile Intention Recognition
92 Kivinen (Eds), Algorithmic Learning Theory . ALT 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNAI 6925)
42 Klapp (Eds), Experimental and Theoretical Advances in Fluid Dynamics (Environmental Science and Engineering)
3 Kobeissy (Ed), Psychiatric Disorders (Methods in Molecular Biology 829)
92 Koch (Eds), Computer Vision -- ACCV 2010 Workshops (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 6468)
92 Koch (Eds), Computer Vision -- ACCV 2010 Workshops (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 6469)
66 Kogut/Leugering, Optimal Control Problems for Partial Differential Equations on Reticulated Domains (Systems & Control: Foundations & Applications)
53 Kothe (Eds), Bio-Geo Interactions in Metal-Contaminated Soils (Soil Biology 31)
34 Kountchev (Eds), Advances in Reasoning-Based Image Processing Intelligent Systems (Intelligent Systems Reference Library 29)
43 Krapivin/Shutko, Information Technologies for Remote Monitoring of the Environment (Springer Praxis Books)
21 Krecek (Eds), Management of Mountain Watersheds
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35 Lödding, Handbook of Manufacturing Control
66 Lagarias (Ed), The Kepler Conjecture
21 Lambrakis (Eds), Advances in the Research of Aquatic Environment . Volume 2 (Environmental Earth Sciences)
81 Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationshi, Molecules and Radicals 29A1
81 Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationshi, Molecules and Radicals 29B
82 Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationshi, Physical Chemistry 26B
14 Langer, Guide to Software Development
66 Layton/Rebholz, Approximate Deconvolution Models of Turbulence (Lecture Notes in Mathematics 2042)
90 Lee (Eds), Convergence and Hybrid Information Technology . ICHIT 2011 (Communications in Computer and Information Science 206)
92 Lee (Eds), Convergence and Hybrid Information Technology . ICHIT 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNISA 6935)
9 Leite/Ribeiro, Crystallization and Growth of Colloidal Nanocrystals (SpringerBriefs in Materials)
34 Leroy (Eds), Mechanics of Crustal Rocks (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences 533)
72 Levitt (Eds), Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy (Medical Radiology, Radiation Oncology) 5th ed .
35 Leyton, Process Grammar: The Basis of Morphology
43 Lichtfouse (Eds), Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World . Volume 1: Nanotechnology and Health Risk
43 Lichtfouse (Eds), Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World . Volume 2: Remediation of Air and Water Pollution
92 Liu (Eds), Multimodal Brain Image Analysis . MBIA 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 7012)
14 Liu et al ., The Design of Workflow Systems in the Cloud (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
82 Logothetidis (Ed), Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology (NanoScience and Technology)
90 Longo (Ed), Advances in Laserology - Selected Papers of Laser Florence 2010: The 50th Birthday of Laser Medicine World (AIP Conference Proceedings 1364)
92 Lovasz (Eds), Mechanisms, Transmissions and Applications (Mechanisms and Machine Science 3)
35 Luo, Regularity and Complexity in Dynamical Systems
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36 Magrab, Vibrations of Elastic Systems (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications 184)
53 Maheshwari (Ed), Bacteria in Agrobiology: Stress Management
92 Maino (Eds), Image Analysis and Processing -- ICIAP 2011 . Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 6978)
92 Maino (Eds), Image Analysis and Processing -- ICIAP 2011 . Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 6979)
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73 Mandala (Ed), The Role of Laparoscopy in Emergency Abdominal Surgery (Updates in Surgery)
76 Marcum, The Virtuous Physician (Philosophy and Medicine 114)
73 Margheritini (Eds), Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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90 McNulty (Eds), The 10th International Conference on X-Ray Microscopy (AIP Conference Proceedings 1365)
36 Mechtcherine (Eds), Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete Constructions (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports 2)
23 Meier, eDemocracy & eGovernment
36 Melin, Modular Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Systems for Pattern Recognition (Studies in Computational Intelligence 389)
15 Meyers (Ed), Computational Complexity
67 Meyers (Ed), Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Systems
90 Mikulski (Ed), Modern Transport Telematics . TST 2011 (Communications in Computer and Information Science 239)
26 Miller (Eds), Early Childhood Grows Up (International perspectives on early childhood education and development 6)
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49 Mineiro, Space Technology Export Controls and International Cooperation in Outer Space (Space Regulations Library 6)
87 Moro, Citizens in Europe
4 Morse (Ed), Chromatin Remodeling (Methods in Molecular Biology 833)
15 Münch et al ., Software Process Definition and Management (Systems- and Software-Engineering)
37 Munoz-Hernandez et al ., Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants (Advances in Industrial Control)
37 Murakami, Continuum Damage Mechanics (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications 185)
73 Murphy (Ed), Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma (Current Clinical Pathology)
59 Mystkowska-Wiertelak/Pawlak, Production-oriented and Comprehension-based Grammar Teaching in the Foreign Language Classroom (Second Language Learning and Teaching)
N
90 Nagel (Eds), High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering ‚11
67 Napier/Ramachandran, An Introduction to Riemann Surfaces (Cornerstones)
74 Neri (Eds), CT Colonography Atlas (Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging)
37 Nigussie, Variation Tolerant On-Chip Interconnects (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)
74 Nunzi (Eds), Leprosy
91 Nüttgens (Eds), Governance and Sustainability in Information Systems . Managing the Transfer and Diffusion of IT (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 366)
93 Náprstek (Eds), Vibration Problems ICOVP 2011 (Springer Proceedings in Physics 139)
O
21 Olbers et al ., Ocean Dynamics
67 Otway, The Dirichlet Problem for Elliptic-Hyperbolic Equations of Keldysh Type (Lecture Notes in Mathematics 2043)
16 Ou/Singhal, Quantitative Security Risk Assessment of Enterprise Networks (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
P
68 Pachpatte, Multidimensional Integral Equations and Inequalities (Atlantis Studies in Mathematics for Engineering and Science 9)
83 Paetz gen . Schieck, Nuclear Physics with Polarized Particles (Lecture Notes in Physics 842)
92 Park (Eds), Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology Convergence and Services 2011 and Intelligent Robotics, Automations, telecommunication . ITCS & IRoA 2011 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 107)
83 Patane (Eds), Semiconductor Research (Springer Series in Materials Science 150)
90 Peleg (Ed), Distributed Computing . DISC 2011 (Communications in Computer and Information Science 6950)
92 Pelillo (Eds), Similarity-Based Pattern Recognition . SIMBAD 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 7005)
54 Peng (Eds), Cardiovascular Development (Methods in Molecular Biology 843)
91 Peterson (Eds), Advances in Digital Forensics VII (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 361)
74 Pianykh, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) 2nd ed .
55 Pla et al ., Quantifying Functional Biodiversity (SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science)
83 Plehn, Lectures on LHC Physics (Lecture Notes in Physics 844)
92 Porcu (Eds), Advances and Challenges in Space-time Modelling of Natural Events (Lecture Notes in Statistics, Lecture Notes in Statistics 207)
47 Portugali (Eds), Complexity Theories of Cities Have Come of Age
92 Preneel (Eds), Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems -- CHES 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNSC 6917)
55 Progress in Botany 73
55 Pugliese (Eds), Veterinary Science
Q
10 Qiu, Late Transition Metal-Carboryne Complexes (Springer Theses)
90 Quadros (Ed), Proceedings of the 20th International Meshing Roundtable
R
38 Rasmussen (Ed), Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials
47 Riggirozzi (Eds), The Rise of Post-Hegemonic Regionalism (United Nations University Series on Regionalism 4)
16 Riolo (Eds), Genetic Programming Theory and Practice IX (Genetic and Evolutionary Computation)
26 Rowan (Eds), Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms
56 Roy (Eds), Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: An Ecological Approach (Progress in Biological Control 13)
56 Rédini (Ed), Proteoglycans (Methods in Molecular Biology 836)
S
92 Salaün (Eds), Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems . FMICS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNPSE 6959)
38 Sanford et al ., Localization in Wireless Networks
89 Savchuk/Tsokos, Bayesian Theory and Methods with Applications (Atlantis Studies in Probability and Statistics 1)
75 Saxena (Ed), International Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery
57 Schilhab (Eds), The Symbolic Species Evolved (Biosemiotics 6)
49 Schmitt, Essays on Law and War at the Fault Lines
38 Schobeiri, Turbomachinery Flow Physics and Dynamic Performance 2nd ed .
68 Scholz, Deterministic Global Optimization (Springer Optimization and Its Applications 63)
39 Schubert/Boche, Interference Calculus (Foundations in Signal Processing, Communications and Network 6)
23 Scott, Capitalism
26 Seel (Ed), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning <Print>
39 Seising (Eds), Soft Computing in Humanities and Social Sciences (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 273)
16 Shakarian/Subrahmanian, Geospatial Abduction
56 Shekhtman (Eds), Protein NMR Techniques (Methods in Molecular Biology 831) 3rd ed .
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86 Shreeve, Reactive Attachment Disorder (SpringerBriefs in Psychology)
44 Singh (Ed), Microbial Degradation of Xenobiotics (Environmental Science and Engineering)
75 Siquini (Eds), Surgery in the Multimodal Management of Gastric Cancer
39 Soh (Eds), Smart Materials in Structural Health Monitoring, Control and Biomechanics (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China)
68 Soliman/Mantawy, Modern Optimization Techniques with Applications in Electric Power Systems (Energy Systems)
27 Sriprakash, Pedagogies for Development (Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects 16)
7 Stadtler et al ., Advanced Planning in Supply Chains (Management for Professionals)
4 Stanford (Eds), Behavioral Neuroscience of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Treatment (Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences 9)
87 Stockhammer (Ed), Conceptualizing Cultural Hybridization (Transcultural Research – Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Euro)
40 Stoecker/Kretzschmar, Mollier h-s Diagram for Water and Steam 2nd ed .
57 Sullivan, Introduction to Data Mining for the Life Sciences
92 Suzuki (Eds), Machine Learning in Medical Imaging . MLMI 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNIP 7009)
T
17 Torbert, Applied Computer Science
75 Trecca (Ed), Ileoscopy
40 Trillas (Eds), Combining Experimentation and Theory (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 271)
92 Troubitsyna (Ed), Software Engineering for Resilient Systems . SERENE 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNPSE 6968)
V
33 Van der Lei (Eds), Asset Management
17 van Dongen, LaTeX and Friends (X .media .publishing)
40 Verdone (Eds), Pervasive Mobile and Ambient Wireless Communications (Signals and Communication Technology)
88 Vineberg, Responding to Immigrants‘ Settlement Needs: The Canadian Experience (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies)
89 Vittinghoff et al ., Regression Methods in Biostatistics (Statistics for Biology and Health) 2nd ed .
W
90 Wang (Ed), Education and Educational Technology (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing 108)
90 Wang (Ed), Education Management, Education Theory and Education Application (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing 109)
17 Wang (Ed), Pattern Recognition, Machine Intelligence and Biometrics
60 Wang et al ., Micro and Nano Sulfide Solid Lubrication
92 Weyns (Eds), Agent-Oriented Software Engineering XI . AOSE XI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNPSE 6788)
92 Whittle (Eds), Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems . MODELS 2011 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, LNPSE 6981)
90 Wieder (Eds), Service Level Agreements for Cloud Computing
44 Wiesmeth, Environmental Economics (Springer Texts in Business and Economics)
50 Wild (Ed), CAS and Football: Landmark Cases (ASSER International Sports Law Series)
10 Williams (Eds), Field-Flow Fractionation in Biopolymer Analysis
46 Wilson, The Science of Cities and Regions (SpringerBriefs in Geography)
57 Wong (Ed), Mitochondrial Disorders (Methods in Molecular Biology 837)
18 Wood (Ed), Linking Government Data
90 Wu (Ed), Computing and Intelligent Systems . ICCIC 2011 . Part III (Communications in Computer and Information Science 233)
90 Wu (Ed), Computing and Intelligent Systems . ICCIC 2011 . Part IV (Communications in Computer and Information Science 234)
Y
18 Yamanoue, Stereoscopic HDTV (Signals and Communication Technology)
92 Yang (Eds), Green Communications and Networks . GCN 2011 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 113)
45 Yaron et al ., Soil-Subsurface Change
84 Yatsui, Nanophotonic Fabrication (Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics)
Z
58 Zahavy (Eds), Nano-Biotechnology for Biomedical and Diagnostic Research (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 733)
41 Zehnder, Fracture Mechanics (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics 62)
41 Zhang et al ., Complexity, Analysis and Control of Singular Biological Systems (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences 421)
41 Zhang/Li, Automatic Calibration and Reconstruction for Active Vision Systems (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Eng 57)
18 Zheng (Eds), Computing with Spatial Trajectories
90 Zhiguo (Eds), Emerging Research in Web Information Systems and Mining . WISM 2011 (Communications in Computer and Information Science 238)
19 Zhou, The NCL Natural Constraint Language
90 Zhu (Ed), Information and Management Engineering . ICCIC 2011 . Part V (Communications in Computer and Information Science 235)
90 Zhu (Ed), Information and Management Engineering . ICCIC 2011 . Part VI (Communications in Computer and Information Science 236)
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90 Adaptation and Value Creating Collaborative Networks
7 Advanced Planning in Supply Chains
92 Advances and Challenges in Space-time Modelling of Natural Events
91 Advances in Databases and Information Systems
91 Advances in Digital Forensics VII
91 Advances in Information Retrieval Theory
90 Advances in Laserology - Selected Papers of Laser Florence 2010:
92 Advances in Modeling Concrete Service Life
1 Advances in Rapid Sex-Steroid Action
30 Advances in Real-Time Systems
34 Advances in Reasoning-Based Image Processing Intelligent Systems
21 Advances in the Research of Aquatic Environment
85 African American Girls
92 Agent-Oriented Software Engineering XI
51 Aging Research in Yeast
92 Algorithmic Learning Theory
67 An Introduction to Riemann Surfaces
77 An Invitation to Quantum Field Theory
12 Analysis of Rare Categories
3 Appetite Control
8 Application of Bacterial Pigments as Colorant
36 Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete Constructions
17 Applied Computer Science
66 Approximate Deconvolution Models of Turbulence
64 Approximation Algorithms and Semidefinite Programming
91, 91, 91 Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence
90 Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
33 Asset Management
92 Asymptotics in Dynamics, Geometry and PDEs; Generalized Borel Summation
91 Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis
41 Automatic Calibration and Reconstruction for Active Vision Systems
B
53 Bacteria in Agrobiology: Stress Management
89 Bayesian Theory and Methods with Applications
4 Behavioral Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Treatment
82 Binary Liquid Systems of Nonelectrolytes II
53 Bio-Geo Interactions in Metal-Contaminated Soils
65 Boolean Function Complexity
C
23 Capitalism
54 Cardiovascular Development
50 CAS and Football: Landmark Cases
93 Challenges at the Interface of Data Analysis, Computer Science, and Optimization
20 Characteristics of Chinese Petroleum Geology
44 Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives
4 Chromatin Remodeling
87 Citizens in Europe
70 Clinical Cardiac MRI
64 Combinatorial Set Theory
40 Combining Experimentation and Theory
47 Complexity Theories of Cities Have Come of Age
41 Complexity, Analysis and Control of Singular Biological Systems
32 Comprehensive Logistics
15 Computational Complexity
91 Computational Logistics
91 Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security
92, 92 Computer Vision -- ACCV 2010 Workshops
91 Computer Vision Systems
92 Computer, Informatics, Cybernetics and Applications
90, 90 Computing and Intelligent Systems
18 Computing with Spatial Trajectories
87 Conceptualizing Cultural Hybridization
37 Continuum Damage Mechanics
90, 92 Convergence and Hybrid Information Technology
92 Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems -- CHES 2011
12 Cryptographic Protocol
9 Crystallization and Growth of Colloidal Nanocrystals
25 CSCL at Work
74 CT Colonography Atlas
D
32 Decision Making with Imperfect Decision Makers
63 Design and Analysis of Approximation Algorithms
11 Designing Sorting Networks
68 Deterministic Global Optimization
6 Developing International Strategies
73 Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma
81 Diatomic Molecules 1
74 Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
90 Diophantine Analysis and Related Fields 2011: DARF - 2011
90 Distributed Computing
12 Distributed User Interfaces
1 DNA Electrophoresis Protocols for Forensic Genetics
71 Dysphagia
E
26 Early Childhood Grows Up
22 Economic and Legal Concepts and Theories and the Economic Analysis of the U .S . and E .U . Law or Horizontal and Conglomerate Mergers, Vertical Mergers and their Sugorrates, and Joint Ventures
91 Economics of Converged, Internet-Based Networks
23 eDemocracy & eGovernment
90 Education and Educational Technology
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90 Education Management, Education Theory and Education Application
28 Elasticity and Plasticity of Large Deformations
38 Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials
60 Electromagnetic Processing of Materials
90 Emerging Research in Artificial Intelligence and ComputationaI Intelligence
90 Emerging Research in Web Information Systems and Mining
6 Enabling Innovation
26 Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning
90 Engineering Applications of Neural Networks
7 Engineering Production Control Strategies
91 Enterprise and Organizational Modeling and Simulation
43, 43 Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World
44 Environmental Economics
28 Environmental Wind Engineering and Design of Wind Energy Structures
71 ESC Guidelines Desk Reference 2011
49 Essays on Law and War at the Fault Lines
42 Experimental and Theoretical Advances in Fluid Dynamics
F
10 Field-Flow Fractionation in Biopolymer Analysis
92 Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems
91 Formal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems
41 Fracture Mechanics
79 From the Universe to the Elementary Particles
64 Front Tracking for Hyperbolic Conservation Laws
G
16 Genetic Programming Theory and Practice IX
2 Genomic Structural Variants
16 Geospatial Abduction
92 Global Differential Geometry
91 Governance and Sustainability in Information Systems . Managing the Transfer and Diffusion of IT
72 Great Health Care
92 Green Communications and Networks
8 Green Technologies in Food Production and Processing
14 Guide to Software Development
H
69 Handbook of Epidemiology
6 Handbook of Healthcare System Scheduling
85 Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry
35 Handbook of Manufacturing Control
59 Handbook of Quantifiers in Natural Language
77 Handbook of Theoretical Atomic Physics
5 Handbook on Data Envelopment Analysis
62 Harnack‘s Inequality for Degenerate and Singular Parabolic Equations
90 High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering ‚11
70 Homeopathy in Healthcare
8 Homogeneous Catalysis with Metal Complexes
I
90 IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies Volume 6 - Special Edition of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2010
75 Ileoscopy
92, 92 Image Analysis and Processing -- ICIAP 2011
29 Imaging the Cheops Pyramid
91 Implementation and Application of Functional Languages
91 Inequalities and Applications ‘10
90, 90 Information and Management Engineering
91 Information Hiding
43 Information Technologies for Remote Monitoring of the Environment
30 Innovation Design
90, 90 Innovative Computing and Information
91 Integrated Circuit and System Design . Power and Timing Modeling, Optimization and Simulation
48 Integration by Cooperation
11 Interactive Co-segmentation of Objects in Image Collections
28 Interfacial Fluid Mechanics
39 Interference Calculus
13 Intermittently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
75 International Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery
57 Introduction to Data Mining for the Life Sciences
61 Introduction to Measure Theory and Integration
56 Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: An Ecological Approach
65 Inverse Limits
9 Ion-exchange Technology
J
2 JIMD Reports - Case and Research Reports, 2011/2
K
80 Key Processes in Solar-Terrestrial Physics
91 KI 2011: Advances in Artificial Intelligence
L
10 Late Transition Metal-Carboryne Complexes
17 LaTeX and Friends
83 Lectures on LHC Physics
49 Legal Issues for Implementing the Clean Development Mechanism in China
74 Leprosy
29 Lighter than Air Robots
81 Linear Molecules
18 Linking Government Data
38 Localization in Wireless Networks
M
92 Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
21 Management of Mountain Watersheds
22 Managing Creativity in Science and Hi-Tech
46 Mapping Environmental Issues in the City
80 Mapping of Parent Hamiltonians
67 Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Systems
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82 Matter, Dark Matter, and Anti-Matter
34 Mechanics of Crustal Rocks
31 Mechanics, Models and Methods in Civil Engineering
92 Mechanisms, Transmissions and Applications
51 Medicinal Plant Biodiversity of Lesser Himalayas-Pakistan
33 Metal-Dielectric Interfaces in Gigascale Electronics
60 Micro and Nano Sulfide Solid Lubrication
44 Microbial Degradation of Xenobiotics
52 Microbial Metabolic Engineering
92 Micromechanics and Microactuators
57 Mitochondrial Disorders
14 Mobile Intention Recognition
92 Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems
91 Modeling and Using Context
52 Modeling Fragile X Syndrome
37 Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants
68 Modern Optimization Techniques with Applications in Electric Power Systems
78 Modern Theories of Many-Particle Systems in Condensed Matter Physics
90 Modern Transport Telematics
36 Modular Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Systems for Pattern Recognition
34 Molecular Modeling and Multiscaling Issues for Electronic Material Applications
40 Mollier h-s Diagram for Water and Steam
54 Mucins
68 Multidimensional Integral Equations and Inequalities
92 Multimodal Brain Image Analysis
62 Multiscale and Adaptivity: Modeling, Numerics and Applications
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58 Nano-Biotechnology for Biomedical and Diagnostic Research
82 Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology
84 Nanophotonic Fabrication
86 Narrative Development in Adolescence
91 Network and Parallel Computing
1 Neural Metabolism In Vivo
77 Non-Centrosymmetric Superconductors
29 Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and Combined Techniques
20 Nonlinear Internal Waves in Lakes
2 Novel Developments in Stem Cell Mobilization
83 Nuclear Physics with Polarized Particles
O
21 Ocean Dynamics
90 Olfaction and Electronic Nose
90 Open Source Systems: Grounding Research
63 Operator Inequalities of Ostrowski and Trapezoidal Type
66 Optimal Control Problems for Partial Differential Equations on Reticulated Domains
73 Orthopedic Sports Medicine
69 Osteoporosis
P
78 Particles and Fundamental Interactions
17 Pattern Recognition, Machine Intelligence and Biometrics
85 Peace Psychology in Australia
27 Pedagogies for Development
25 Perspectives on Males and Singing
40 Pervasive Mobile and Ambient Wireless Communications
20 Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks
80 Phase Change in Mechanics
51 Plant Fungal Pathogens
31 Possibility Theory and the Risk
5 Preparing the Enterprise Architecture for the Future
92 Probability Approximations and Beyond
24 Problem-Based Learning in Clinical Education
90 Proceedings of the 20th International Meshing Roundtable
92 Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology Convergence and Services 2011 and Intelligent Robotics, Automations, telecommunication facilities, and applications 2011
35 Process Grammar: The Basis of Morphology
59 Production-oriented and Comprehension-based Grammar Teaching in the Foreign Language Classroom
55 Progress in Botany Vol . 73
92 Prostata Cancer Imaging . Image Analysis and Image-Guided Interventions
56 Protein NMR Techniques
56 Proteoglycans
3 Psychiatric Disorders
Q
55 Quantifying Functional Biodiversity
5 Quantitative Problem Solving Methods in the Airline Industry
16 Quantitative Security Risk Assessment of Enterprise Networks
79 Quantum Entanglement in Electron Optics
79 Quantum Triangulations
R
91 Reachability Problems
86 Reactive Attachment Disorder
89 Regression Methods in Biostatistics
35 Regularity and Complexity in Dynamical Systems
54 Regulatory RNAs
61 Representations of Finite Groups: Local Cohomology and Support
88 Responding to Immigrants‘ Settlement Needs: The Canadian Experience
42 Restoring Lands - Coordinating Science, Politics and Action
24 Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861
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13 Satellite Data Compression
91 Scalable Uncertainty Management
91 Security and Trust Management
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83 Semiconductor Research
3 Sensing in Nature
92 Sensors and Microsystems
69 Serous Cavity Fluid and Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytopathology
90 Service Level Agreements for Cloud Computing
92 Similarity-Based Pattern Recognition
39 Smart Materials in Structural Health Monitoring, Control and Biomechanics
39 Soft Computing in Humanities and Social Sciences
92 Software Engineering for Resilient Systems
15 Software Process Definition and Management
45 Soil-Subsurface Change
63 Solving Numerical PDE‘s: Problems, Applications, Exercises
49 Space Technology Export Controls and International Cooperation in Outer Space
92 Spectral Theory, Function Spaces and Inequalities
48 Sports Betting: Law and Policy
91 Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems
78 Stardust, Supernovae and the Molecules of Life
53 Stem Cell Technology
18 Stereoscopic HDTV
33 Strength of Fibrous Composites
32 Structural Synthesis of Parallel Robots
75 Surgery in the Multimodal Management of Gastric Cancer
65 Syzygies and Homotopy Theory
T
24 Teaching Fractions through Situations: a Fundamental Experiment
72 Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy
90 The 10th International Conference on X-Ray Microscopy
90 The 8th International Conference and Workshop on Numerical Simulation of 3D Sheet Metal Forming Processes (Numisheet 2011)
76 The Biotechnology Debate
14 The Design of Workflow Systems in the Cloud
67 The Dirichlet Problem for Elliptic-Hyperbolic Equations of Keldysh Type
46 The Future of Cities and Regions
66 The Kepler Conjecture
62 The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition
87 The Muslim World in the 21st Century
19 The NCL Natural Constraint Language
47 The Rise of Post-Hegemonic Regionalism
73 The Role of Laparoscopy in Emergency Abdominal Surgery
46 The Science of Cities and Regions
57 The Symbolic Species Evolved
76 The Virtuous Physician
9 Total Synthesis of Bioactive Natural Products by Palladium-Catalyzed Domino Cyclization of Allenes and Related Compounds
71 Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices
25 Towards Learning and Instruction in Web 3 .0
42 Tracking Environmental Change Using Lake Sediments
61 Transcending Tradition: Jewish Mathematicians in German Speaking Academic Culture
47 Transcultural History
26 Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented Classrooms
31 Transport of Dangerous Goods
70 Treatment of Esophageal and Hypopharingeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
38 Turbomachinery Flow Physics and Dynamic Performance
30 Type-2 Fuzzy Logic in Intelligent Control Applications
U
52 Ubiquitin Family Modifiers and the Proteasome
22 Undeclared Work, Deterrence and Social Norms
48 Understanding the Foundations of the U .S . Presidential Election System
V
37 Variation Tolerant On-Chip Interconnects
55 Veterinary Science
93 Vibration Problems ICOVP 2011
36 Vibrations of Elastic Systems
13 Virtual Reality and Animation for MATLAB® and Simulink® Users
72 Vortex Formation in the Cardiovascular System
W
81 Waves and Structures in Nonlinear Nondispersive Media
91 Web Information System Engineering -- WISE 2011
91, 91 Web Information Systems and Mining
91 Web Information Systems Engineering - WISE 2010 Workshops
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2012 . VIII, 287 p . 27 illus ., 17 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1763-7
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I.-Y. Choi, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA; R. Gruetter, University of Lausanne and Geneva, Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds)
Neural Metabolism In VivoFrom the preface: “Neural Metabolism In Vivo aims to provide a comprehensive overview of neurobiology by presenting the basic principles of up-to-date and cutting-edge technology, as well as their application in assessing the functional, morphological and metabolic aspects of the brain. Investigation of neural activity of the living brain via neurovascular coupling using multimodal imaging techniques extended our understanding of fundamental neurophysiological mechanisms, regulation of cerebral blood flow in connection to neural activity and the interplay between neurons, astrocytes and blood vessels. Constant delivery of glucose and oxygen for energy metabolism is vital for brain function, and the physiological basis of neural activity can be assessed through measure-ments of cerebral blood flow and consumption of glucose and oxygen…. This book presents the complex physiological and neurochemical processes of neural metabolism and function in response to various physiological conditions and pharmacological stimulations.
Features 7 Uses full-color figures to illustrate difficult con-cepts 7 Provides a comprehensive overview of neurobiology 7 Includes cutting-edge research
Contents Non-invasive methods for neural metabolism.- In vivo assessment of neural activity via neurovas-cular coupling.- Cerebral energy metabolism and substrates in vivo.- In vivo assessment of metabolic compartmentation between neurons and glia.- Cerebral metabolism of antioxidants, osmolytes and others in vivo.
Fields of interestNeurosciences; Neurochemistry; Biomedicine general
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Due November 2011
2012 . VIII, 1201 p . 259 illus ., 94 in color . (Advances in Neurobiology, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1787-3
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L. Feuk, Rudbecklaboratoriet, Uppsala, Sweden (Ed .)
Genomic Structural VariantsMethods and Protocols
Features 7 Includes cutting-edge methods and proto-cols 7 Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results 7 Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts
Contents What Have Studies of Genomic Disorders Taught us about our Genome.- Microdeletion and Mi-croduplication Syndromes.- Structural Genomic Variation in Mental Retardation.- Copy Number Variation and Psychiatric Disease Risk.- Detection and Characterization of Copy Number Variation (CNV) in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).- Structural Variation in Subtelomeres.- Array Based Approaches in Prenatal Diagnosis.- Struc-tural Variation and its Effect on Expression.- The Challenges of Studying Complex and Dynamic Regions of the Human Genome.- Population Genetic Nature of Copy Number Variation.- De-tection and Interpretation of Genomic Structural Variation in Mammals.- Structural Genetic Varia-tion in the Context of Somatic Mosaicism.- Online Resources for Genomic Structural Variation.- Algorithm Implementation for CNV Discov-ery using Affymetrix and Ilumina SNP Array Data.- Targeted Screening and Validation of Copy Nuber Variations.- High-resolution Copy Number Profiling by Array CGH using DNA Isolated from Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissues.- Characterizing and Interpreting Genetic Variation from Personal Genome Sequencing.- Massively Parallel Sequencing Approaches for Characteriza-tion of Structural Variation.
Fields of interestHuman Genetics; Gene Function
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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Due January 2012
2012 . 404 p . 39 illus ., 5 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 838) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-506-0
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S. Fruehauf, Paracelsus Klinik, Osnabruck, Germany; J. Zeller, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany; G. Calandra, Cresco, PA, USA (Eds)
Novel Developments in Stem Cell MobilizationFocus on CXCR4
Contents Preface.- Preclinical Experience with AMD3100 for Mobilization of Hematopoietic Stem and Pro-genitor Cells.- Molecular Pharmacology of CXCR4 Inhibition.- Combination Strategies for Stem Cell Mobilization Targeting CXCR4 and S1P Recep-tors.- Should We Stay Or Should We Go Now? Cell Adhesion and Mobilization Pathways of Hemato-poietic Cellls.- Role of the CXCR4/CXCL12 Axis in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Trafficking.- Early Studies of AMD3100/Plerixafor in Healthy Vol-unteers.- The Current Role of Plerixafor in Stem Cell Mobilization for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Relevance and Clinical Implica-tions of Tumor Cell Mobilization in Autologous Transplantation of Multiple Myeloma and non Hodgkin‘s lymphoma.- Plerixafor – Data from the Compassionate Use Program.- Stem Cell Mobi-lization with Chemomobilization plus Plerixafor in Hard-To-Mobilize Patients – The Experience at Kuopio University Hospital, Finland.- Blood Stem Cell Mobilization in Solid Tumors - Experience with Plerixafor and Alternative Ways of Hemato-poietic Stem Cell Mobilization.- Mobilization with Chemotherapy+G-CSF+Plerixafor in Europe- the Italian experience.- Experience with Plerixafor in Poor Mobilizers.- CXCR4 Antagonists.- Applica-tion of CXCR4-Inhibitors in Leukemia.- CXCR4 Antagonists for the Treatment of CML.- Targeting CXCR4 in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Preclinical Rationale and Early Clinical Experi-ence. [...]
Fields of interestCancer Research; Pharmacology/Toxicology
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . X, 405 p . 68 illus ., 35 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1959-4
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JIMD Reports Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (Ed .)
Volume 2
Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, SSIEM, London, UK (Ed .)
JIMD Reports - Case and Research Reports, 2011/2JIMD Reports publishes case and short re-search reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder, or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.
Features 7 Unique collection of case and research reports on rare metabolic disorders 7 Contains unusual or previously unrecorded features relevant to metabolic disorders 7 All contributions rigor-ously peer-reviewed
Fields of interestHuman Genetics; Metabolic Diseases; Pediatrics
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2012 . VI, 144 p . 30 illus ., 20 in color . Softcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-24757-6
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H.-G. Joost, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Potsdam, Germany (Ed .)
Appetite ControlThe volume ‘Appetite Control’ provides a compre-hensive description of the mechanisms controlling food intake, and thereby energy balance, in the mammalian organism. During the last decade, research in this area has produced a remarkable wealth of information and has characterized the function of numerous peptides, transmitters, and receptors in appetite control. Dysfunction of these circuits leads to obesity, a growing health concern. However, the plethora of mechanistic information is in marked contrasts to an almost complete lack of anti-obesity drugs that meet the safety stan-dards required for the chronic therapy of morbid obesity. Consequently, ongoing research aims to identify additional targets and agents for a phar-macological intervention. Thus, the mechanisms of appetite control as well as all agents interfering with its control are of considerable practical inter-est. The authors of the volume are distinguished scientists who are leading experts in the field, and who have contributed important, original data to our understanding of the mechanisms of appetite control.
Feature 7 Written by distinguished scientists who are leading experts in the field, and who have contrib-uted important, original data to our understand-ing of the mechanisms of appetite control
Contents From the contents.- Preface.- Part 1.The neuroen-docrine, hypothalamic circuitry regulating hunger, satiety, and energy expenditure.- Part 2. Gastro-intestinal hormones and factors.- Part 3. Nutrient sensing.- Part 4. Agents modifying food intake.
Fields of interestPharmacology/Toxicology; Neurosciences; Human Physiology
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2012 . 510 p . 30 illus . in color . (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Volume 209) Hardcover7 $419.00ISBN 978-3-642-24715-6
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F. H. Kobeissy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (Ed .)
Psychiatric DisordersMethods and Protocols
Contents New Frontiers in Animal Research of Psychiatric Illness.- Experimental Psychiatric Illness and Drug Abuse Models: From Human to Animal, An Overview.- Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Methods in Psychiatric Research.- Animal Models of Self-Injurious Behavior: An Overview.- Rodent Models of Adaptive Decision Making.- Animal Models of Depression and Neuroplasticity: Assessing Drug Action in Relation to Behavior and Neurogenesis.- Modeling Depression in Animal Models.- Behav-ioral Model for Assessing Cognitive Decline.- The Pemoline Model of Self-Injurious Behavior.- Mod-eling Risky Decision Making in Rodents.- Mod-eling Open Space Anxiety Test in Rodents: The Elevated Platform with Steep Slopes.- An Animal Model to Study the Molecular Basis of Tardive Dyskinesia.- Models of Chronic Alcohol Expo-sure and Dependence.- Rat Models of Prenatal and Adolescent Cannabis Exposure.- Modeling Nicotine Addiction in Rats.- Animal Models of Nicotine Withdrawal: Intracranial Self-Stimula-tion and Somatic Signs of Withdrawal.- Methods in Drug Abuse Models: Comparison of Different Models of Methamphetamine Paradigms.- Co-caine Self-Administration in Rats: Hold Down Procedures.- Cocaine Self-Administration in Rats: Discrete Trials Procedures.- Cocaine Self-Admin-istration in Rats: Threshold Procedures.- Assess-ing Locomotor-Stimulating Effects of Cocaine in Rodents.- Methods in Tobacco Abuse: Proteomic Changes Following Second-Hand Smoke Expo-sure.- Animal Models of Sugar and Fat Bingeing: Relationship to Food Addiction and Increased Body Weight.- Animal Models of Overeating.- The Activity-Based Anorexia Mouse Model. [...]
Fields of interestNeurosciences; Psychiatry; Animal Models
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2012 . 625 p . 105 illus . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 829) Hardcover7 approx. $159.00ISBN 978-1-61779-457-5
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C. López-Larrea, Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain (Ed .)
Sensing in NatureFeatures 7 Provides a picture of the current state of knowledge of sensory systems in nature 7 Pres-ents an intersection of evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology, physiology and genetics 7 Written by a distinguished panel of specialists and is intended to be read by biologists, students, scientific investigators and the medical community
Contents Thermosensor Systems in Eubacteria.- Molecular Plant Volatile Communication.- Primary Process-es in Sensory Cells: Current Advances.- Chemical Communication in Insects: The Peripheral Odor Coding System of Drosophila Melanogaster.- Eu-social Evolution and the Recognition Systems in Social Insects.- Odor and Pheromone Sensing via Chemoreceptors.- Identifying Self- and Nonself-Generated Signals: Lessons from Electrosensory Systems.- Magnetoreception.- The Molecular Basis of Mechanosensory Transduction.- The Evolution of Vertebrate Color Vision.- Transforming the Vestibular System One Molecule at a Time: The Molecular and Developmental Basis of Vertebrate Auditory Evolution.- Neurobiology of Sociabil-ity.- Changing Senses: Chemosensory Signaling and Primate Evolution.- Molecules and Mating: Positive Selection and Reproductive Behavior in Primates.- Immune Systems Evolution.- Involve-ment of Sirtuins in Life-Span and Aging Related Diseases.- Molecular Diversity of Dscam and Self-Recognition.- The Neural Basis of Semantic and Episodic Forms of Self-Knowledge: Insights from Functional Neuroimaging.- Hallmarks of Consciousness.
Fields of interestBiomedicine general; Cell Biology; Evolutionary Biology
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2012 . XXII, 314 p . 52 illus ., 19 in color . (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 739) Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1703-3
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R. H. Morse, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, USA (Ed .)
Chromatin RemodelingMethods and Protocols
Contents Strain Construction and Screening Methods for a Yeast Histone H3/H4 Mutant Library.- Measuring Dynamic Changes in Histone Modifications and Nucleosome Density during Activated Transcrip-tion in Budding Yeast.- Monitoring the Effects of Chromatin Remodelers on Long-Range Interac-tions In Vivo.- Measuring Nucleosome Occupancy In Vivo by Micrococcal Nuclease.- Analysis of Nucleosome Positioning Using a Nucleosome-Scanning Assay (NuSA).- Assaying Chromatin Structure and Remodeling by Restriction Enzyme Accessibility.- Generation of DNA Circles in Yeast by Inducible Site-Specific Recombination.- An Efficient Purification System for Native Mini-chromosome from S. cerevisiae.- Simultaneous, Single-Molecule Detection of Endogenous C-5 DNA Methylation and Chromatin Accessibility Using MAPit.- Analysis of Stable and Tran-sient Protein-Protein Interactions.- Monitoring Dynamic Binding of Chromatin Proteins In Vivo by Fluorescence Recovery after Photobleach-ing (FRAP).- Monitoring Dynamic Binding of Chromatin Proteins In Vivo by Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) and Temporal Image Correlation Spectroscopy (TICS).- Analysis of Chromatin Structure in Plant Cells.- Analysis of Histones and Histone Variants in Plants.- Re-constitution of Modified Chromatin Templates for In Vitro Functional Assays.- A Defined In Vitro System to Study ATP-Dependent Remodeling of Short Chromatin Fibers.- In Vitro Reconstitu-tion of In Vivo-Like Nucleosome Positioning on Yeast DNA.- Activator-Dependent Acetylation of Chromatin Model Systems. [...]
Fields of interestHuman Genetics
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2012 . XII, 494 p . 83 illus ., 22 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 833) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-476-6
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C. Stanford, University College London, UK; R. Tannock, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (Eds)
Behavioral Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its TreatmentContents From the contents: ADHD in children and adults: diagnosis and prognosis.- ADHD: Volumetry, Mo-tor, and Oculomotor Functions.- Neurodevelop-mental abnormalities in ADHD.- Intra-individual Variability in ADHD and its Implications for Research of Causal Links.- Hypothalamic – pitu-itary - adrenocortical function in Attention Defi-cit / Hyperactivity Disorder.- Brain Processes in Discounting: Consequences of Adolescent Methylphenidate Exposure.- Attention Defi-cit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders.- Linking ADHD, impulsivity and drug abuse: a neuropsychological perspective.- Obesity and ADHD: clinical and neurobiological implica-tions.- Face Processing in Attention Deficit/Hy-peractivity Disorder.- Quantitative and molecular genetics of ADHD.- Rodent models of ADHD.- Rat Models of ADHD.- Epigenetics: Genetics versus Life Experiences.- Sexual differentiation of the brain and ADHD: What is a sex difference in prevalence telling us?- ADHD: Current and future therapeutics.- The Four Causes of ADHD: A Framework.
Fields of interestNeurosciences; Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology
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2012 . 450 p . (Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, Volume 9) Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-24611-1
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F. Ahlemann, EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, Wiesbaden, Germany; E. Stettiner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hamburg, Germany; M. Messerschmidt, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Düsseldorf, Germany; C. Legner, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds)
Preparing the Enterprise Architecture for the FutureHow Executives Innovate their Strategic Management
The discipline of Enterprise Architecture Manage-ment (EAM) deals with the alignment of business and information systems architectures. While EAM has long been regarded as a discipline for IT managers this book takes a different stance: It explains how top executives can use EAM for leveraging their strategic planning and controlling processes and how EAM can contribute to sustain-able competitive advantage.
Features 7 Senior executives as a primary target group 7 Best practices from leading European companies 7 EAM from a business (non-techni-cal) perspective 7 Focus on how EAM leverages strategic management
Contents An EAM Navigator.- The EAM agenda for the CxO.- EAM governance and organisation.- Em-bedding EAM in strategic planning.- Embedding EAM into the Project Lifecycle.- Embedding EAM in operation and monitoring.- EA Frameworks, Modelling and Tools.- People, Adoption and Introduction of EAM.- EAM 2020 - The future of the Discipline.
Fields of interestOrganization/Planning; Business Information Systems; Business/Management Science, general
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2012 . XVIII, 284 p . 35 illus . (Management for Professionals) Hardcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-24222-9
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C. Barnhart, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; B. Smith, Sabre Inc ., Dallas, TX, USA (Eds)
Quantitative Problem Solving Methods in the Airline IndustryA Modeling Methodology Handbook
Features 7 The Editor team for the handbook is first-rate. Cindy Barnhart holds several positions at MIT. Co-Director of MIT's Center for Transporta-tion Logistics, Co-Director of MIT's Operations Research Center and she is a full professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Depart-ment at MIT 7 Barry Smith is Chief Scientist for Sabre Inc. and a leading practitioner developing new mathematical and computational solutions to problems in the Airline Industry. He has been called on to develop new solutions for a wide range of airline problems 7 The airline industry is an especially heavy user of Operations Research throughout its operations. Many hundreds of OR professionals new work in this area, either as employees of airline companies or as members of consulting firms that focus on the problems of companies involved in transportation, including especially airlines. A substantial number of aca-demics also do research and consult in this area. Therefore, this handbook should attract a great deal of interest
Contents Chapter 1. Customer Modeling.- Chapter 2. Air-line Planning and Schedule Development.- Chap-ter 3. Revenue Management.- Chapter 4. Airline Distribution.- Chapter 5. Crew Management Information Systems.- Chapter 6. Operations.- Chapter 7. Air Traffic Flow Management.
Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Enginee-ring Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marke-ting; Industrial Organization
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Due November 2011
2012 . VII, 511 p . 90 illus ., 51 in color . (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 169) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1607-4
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W. W. Cooper, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA; L. M. Seiford, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; J. Zhu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA (Eds)
Handbook on Data Envelopment AnalysisThis handbook covers DEA topics that are exten-sively used and solidly based.
Features 7 Editors are the three of most prominent researchers in the field 7 Prestigious group of contributors 7 Brings entire field up to date with new chapters on DEA models for supply chain, DMU’s with internal structures, and network DEA
Contents Data Envelopment Analysis: History, Models and Interpretations.- Returns to Scale in DEA.- Sen-sitivity Analysis in DEA.- Choices and Uses of DEA Weights.- Malmquist Productivity Index and DEA.- Qualitative Data in DEA.- Conges-tion: Its Identification and Management with DEA.- Slacks-based Measure of Efficiency - SBM.- Chance Constrained DEA.- Performance of the Bootstrap for DEA Estimators and Iterating the Principle.- Statistical Tests Based on DEA Efficien-cy Scores.- Modeling DMU‘s Internal Structures: Cooperative and Non-cooperative Approaches.- Assessing Bank and Bank Branch Performance: Modeling Considerations and Approaches.- En-gineering Applications of Data Envelopment Analysis: Issues and Opportunities.- Applications of Data Envelopment Analysis in the Service Sec-tor.- Health Care Applications: From Hospitals to Physicians, From Productive Efficiency to Quality Frontiers.
Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Economet-rics; Operations Research, Management Science
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2nd Edition . 2011 . XXV, 497 p . 51 illus ., 21 in color . With online files/update . (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 164) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4419-6150-1
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R. Grünig, D. Morschett, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Developing International StrategiesGoing and Being International for Medium-sized Companies
Contents Introduction.- Internationalization: Facts and Figures About Internationalization.- Drivers of Internationalization for Companies.- Strategic Planning in General and in the International Context: Strategic Planning in General.- Strategic Planning of a Domestic Company as the Starting Point for Going International.- Introduction to Strategic Planning in the International Context.- Strategies for Going International for New Mar-kets: Evaluating New Markets.- Evaluating Market Entry Modes.- Developing an Internationalization Strategy for New Markets.- Strategies for Going International for Production and Sourcing: Evalu-ating New Production and Sourcing Locations.- Evaluating Foreign Operation Modes.- Developing an Internationalization Strategy for Production and Sourcing.- Strategies for Being International: Determining the Level of Integration and Respon-siveness.- Defining the Strategic Businesses.- De-fining the Strategic Objectives.- Determining the Level of Standardization and Differentiation of Market Offers.- Configuring the Value Creation Process and Determining the Operation Modes.- The Process of Strategic Planning in an Interna-tional Company.- Closing Remarks.
Fields of interestBusiness Strategy/Leadership; Management/Busi-ness for Professionals; Organization/Planning
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . XXIV, 368 p . 110 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-24724-8
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R. Hall, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Ed .)
Handbook of Healthcare System SchedulingThis edited volume captures and communicates the best thinking on how to improve healthcare by improving the delivery of services -- providing care when and where it is needed most -- through application of state-of-the-art scheduling sys-tems. Over 12 chapters, the authors cover aspects of setting appointments, allocating healthcare resources, and planning to ensure that capacity matches needs for care.
Features 7 Focuses on improving delivery of servic-es 7 Strives to reduce cost of care while increas-ing patient access 7 Presents recent develop-ments, key methods in published literature, actual applications, and future directions
Contents Chapter 1. Matching Healthcare Resources to Patient Needs.- Chapter 2. Capacity Planning.- Chapter 3. Nurse Scheduling.- Chapter 4. Patient Appointments in Ambulatory Care.- Chapter 5. Operating Theatre Planning and Scheduling.- Chapter 6. Appointment Planning and Scheduling in Outpatient Procedure Centers.- Chapter 7. Hu-man and Artificial Scheduling System for Operat-ing Rooms.- Chapter 8. Bed Assignment and Bed Management.- Chapter 9. Queueing Networks in Healthcare Systems.- Chapter 10. Medical Sup-ply Logistics.- Chapter 11. Operations Research Applications in Home Healthcare.- Chapter 12. A Framework for Healthcare Planning and Control.
Fields of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory; Health Administration; Operations Research, Manage-ment Science
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . VIII, 339 p . 61 illus ., 10 in color . (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 168) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1733-0
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S. Jeschke, I. Isenhardt, F. Hees, S. Trantow, RWTH Aachen, Germany (Eds)
Enabling InnovationInnovative Capability - German and International Views
The capability to innovate in an on-going manner is emerging as a decisive key factor in today‘s world of business and work. The ability to stay competitive is becoming identical with the abil-ity to innovate. This book originated from the research and development project “International Monitoring” and outlines the topic of innovative capability from a practice-oriented angle. Con-tributions of German and international experts offer an enlightening glimpse behind the scenes of innovations. The central issue is not the descrip-tion of features of successful innovation processes or how innovations can be efficiently controlled and managed, but under which conditions they can emerge in the first place. In what way can individuals, organizations, networks and societies be enabled to continuously induce innovations?
Features 7 New perspective on the central topic of in-novation 7 Transdisciplinary contributions that adress researchers, politicians and economic actors 7 International contributions of experts from thirteen differenz countries 7 Each topic is analyzed by a national and an international expert 7 Contributions contain visions and recommendations for Germany
Fields of interestInnovation/Technology Management; R & D/Technology Policy
Target groupsResearch
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2012 . X, 484 p . 40 illus ., 10 in color . Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-24502-2
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C. Karrer, McKinsey, München, Germany
Engineering Production Control StrategiesA Guide to Tailor Strategies that Unite the Merits of Push and Pull
Identifying and customizing suitable control strategies is a challenging task, especially when production systems have to cope with variable demands, forecast error, and unstable processes. The focus of this book lies on helping companies with complex and discrete production systems to tailor a production control strategy to their needs. Thereby, the mutual merits of “push” and “pull” systems are taken into account, leading to hybrid strategies. Consequently, the book addresses prac-titioners who are interested in looking behind the scenes and into the physics of production control. A real-life case study demonstrates the practical applicability of the presented framework.
Features 7 Combines Lean manufacturing and algorith-mic detailed planning and scheduling 7 With a real-life case study 7 A look behind the scenes and into the physics of production control
Contents 1 Introduction. - 2 Production control strategies (PCS). - 3 A queuing network based framework for PCS engineering. - 4 Numerical optimization of control parameters along a PCS engineering Process. - 5 Investigation of the Push/Pull integra-tion. - 6 Case study from the electronics manu-facturing industry. - 7 Conclusion and further research. – References. – Appendix.
Fields of interestManagement/Business for Professionals; Pro-duction/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Operation Research/Decision Theory
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2012 . X, 216 p . 73 illus ., 29 in color . (Management for Professionals) Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24141-3
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H. Stadtler, University of Hamburg, Germany; B. Fleischmann, University of Augsburg, Germany; M. Grunow, TU München, Germany; H. Meyr, University of Hohenheim, Germany; C. Sürie, Bensheim, Germany
Advanced Planning in Supply ChainsIllustrating the Concepts Using an SAP® APO Case Study
Contents Preface.- Introduction (Hartmut Stadtler, Chris-topher Haub) - Part I.- 1 The Frutado Case 11 (Bernhard Fleischmann).- 2 Hierarchical Planning and the Supply Chain Planning Matrix (Hartmut Stadtler, Bernhard Fleischmann).- 3 SAP® APO - Module Matrix and General Principles (Chris-topher Sürie).- Part II.- 4 Demand Planning (DP) (Herbert Meyr).- 5 Master Planning - Supply Network Planning (Hartmut Stadtler).- 6 Produc-tion Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) (Hartmut Stadtler, Christopher Sürie).- 7 Global Available-to-Promise (global ATP) (Bernhard Fleischmann, Sebastian Geier).- 8 Deployment (Martin Grunow, Poorya Farahani).- 9 Trans-portation Planning/Vehicle Scheduling (TP/VS) (Martin Grunow, Bryndís Stefánsdóttir).- Part III. - 10 Final Remarks (Hartmut Stadtler).- Index.- About Contributors.
Fields of interestManagement/Business for Professionals; Pro-duction/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Industrial and Production Engineering
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2011 . XII, 302 p . 79 illus ., 43 in color . (Management for Professionals) Hardcover7 $79.95ISBN 978-3-642-24214-4
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W. A. Ahmad, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia; W. Y. Wan Ahmad, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia; Z. A. Zakaria, N. Z. Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
Application of Bacterial Pigments as ColorantThe Malaysian Perspective
Environmental concerns regarding continuous use of synthetic dyes saw a revival in the demand for natural dyes as natural dyes exhibit better biode-gradability and generally have a higher compat-ibility with the environment. However, one of the limitations on the use of natural dyes or pigments is the low extraction yield factors (a few grams of pigment per kg of dried raw material). Therefore, the exploitation of other biological sources such as fungi, bacteria and cell cultures offers interest-ing alternative. Microbial pigments such as from bacterial origins offer the advantage in terms of production compared to pigments extracted from vegetables or animals, due to its simple cell and fast culturing technique. This book offers interesting insight into initial works carried out to demonstrate the potential use of bacterial pigment as colorant for various applications.
Features 7 First results in a new field 7 Authors known in their field
Contents Introduction.- Isolation of Pigment-producing Bacteria and Characterization of the Extracted Pigments.- Optimization of Pigment Production – Case of Chromobacterium violaceum and Serratia marcescens.- Application of Pigments as Colorant.
Fields of interestBiotechnology; Environmental Engineering/Bio-technology; Industrial and Production Enginee-ring
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2012 . VII, 89 p . 48 illus ., 13 in color . (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-24519-0
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J. Boye, Y. Arcand, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, St . Hyacinthe, QC, Canada (Eds)
Green Technologies in Food Production and ProcessingContents Part I. The Food Chain.- 1. Introduction to the Global Agri-Food System.- 2. Key Drivers of Tomorrow‘s Food Chain.- Part II. Life Cycle/Environmental Impact Assessment.- 3. Life Cycle Assessment and the Agri-Food Chain.- 4. LCA of Crop Production.- 5. LCA of Animal Produc-tion.- 6. LCA of Processed Food.- Part III. Green Technologies in Food Production.- 7. Managing Nutrient Cycles in Crop and Livestock Systems with Green Technologies.- 8. Environmental Performance of Organic Farming.- 9. Food Transportation Issues and Reducing Carbon Footprint.- Part IV. Green Technologies in Food Processing.- 10. Supercritical and Near-Critical CO2 Processing.- 11. Green Separation Technolo-gies in Food Processing : Supercritical-CO2 Fluid and Subcritical Water Extraction.- 12. Electrodi-alysis in Food Processing.- 13. Enzyme-assisted Food Processing.- 14. Emerging Technologies for Microbial Control in Food Processing.- 15. Green Technologies in Food Dehydration.- 16. Green Packaging.- Part V. Environmentally-Friendly Approaches to R D and QA.- 17. Microtechnology and Nanotechnology in Food Science.- 18. Bead-based Arrays: Multiplex Analyses.- 19. Green Research and Development.- 20. Massidea.org - A Greener Way to Innovate.- Part VI. Health and So-cial Perspectives.- 21. Reducing Process-Induced Toxins in Foods.- 22. The Fallacy of Bio-based Materials and Biodegradability.- 23. “Green” Food Processing Technologies: Factors Affecting Con-sumers’ Acceptance.- 24. Food Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets: Implications of Applications for Food Production and Processing.
Fields of interestFood Science
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . X, 890 p . 93 illus ., 35 in color . (Food Engineering Series) Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1586-2
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G. Duca, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Homogeneous Catalysis with Metal ComplexesFundamentals and Applications
The book about homogeneous catalysis with metal complexes deals with the description of the reductive-oxidative, metal complexes in a liquid phase (in polar solvents, mainly in water, and less in nonpolar solvents). The exceptional importance of the redox processes in chemical systems, in the reactions occuring in living organisms, the environmental processes, atmosphere, water, soil, and in industrial technologies (especially in food-processing industries) is discussed. The detailed practical aspects of the established regularities are explained for solving the specific practical tasks in various fields of industrial chemistry, biochemis-try, medicine, analytical chemistry and ecologi-cal chemistry. The main scope of the book is the survey and systematization of the latest advances in homogeneous catalysis with metal complexes.
Features 7 Describes in detail reductive-oxidative and redox catalytic processes in a liquid phase 7 Dis-plays the application of catalytic methods for food-processing industry, industrial chemistry, biochemistry and medicine 7 Describes pro-cesses for novel materials production
Contents Introduction.- Homogeneous redox catalysis with transition metal compounds.- Biochemical processes and metal complexes as catalysts.- Cata-lytic processes and human diseases.- Catalytic processes in ecological chemistry.- Homogeneous catalysis with metal complexes in chemical indus-try and foodstuffs chemistry.
Fields of interestCatalysis; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engi-neering; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films
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2012 . 420 p . 180 illus . (Springer Series in Chemical Physics, Volume 102) Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-24628-9
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Inamuddin, Aligarh Muslim University, India; M. Luqman, Samsung Cheil Industries, Chun Nam, South Korea (Eds)
Ion-exchange TechnologyTheory, Materials, and Applications
Contents Introduction to Ion-Exchange Processes.- Prin-ciples of Ion exchange Equilibria.- Ion exchange Equilibria and Kinetics.- Fundamentals of Ion Exchange Fixed Bed Operations.- Principles of Ion exchange Membrane Electrodialysis for Saline Water Desalination.- Structure, Synthesis and General Properties of Ion-exchangers.- Ion-Ex-change Membranes: Preparation, Properties and Applications.- Synthetic Inorganic Ion-Exchange Materials.- Fibrous Ion Exchangers.- Chelating Ion Exchangers: Theory and Applications.- Ion-exchange Voltammetry.- Microstructural Charac-terization of Ion-Exchange Materials by Transmis-sion Electron Microscopy.- Sulfonated Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) (SPEEK): A Promising Membrane Material for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell.- Prepa-ration and Use of Organic-inorganic Hybrid Ion-exchangers in Catalysis.- Zeolites As Inorganic Ion-Exchangers For Environmental Applica-tions- An Overview.- Ion exchange materials and Environmental Remediation.- Metal Recovery, Separation and/or Pre-concentration.- Application of Ion-exchange Resins in Selective Separation of Cr(III) from Electroplating Effluents.- Effect of Temperature, Zinc and Cadmium Ions on the Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution via Ion Exchange with Hydrotalcite.- An Overview of “3d” and “4f” Metal Ions Sorption Study with Phenolic Resins.- Inorganic Ion-exchangers in Paper and Thin-layer Chromatographic Separa-tions.- Cation-exchanged Silica Gel Based Thin Layer Chromatography of Organic and Inorganic Compounds. [...]
Fields of interestInorganic Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry/Che-mical Engineering; Biotechnology
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2012 . 400 p . 303 illus ., 50 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-1699-5
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S. Inuki, FUJIFILM Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan
Total Synthesis of Bioactive Natural Products by Palladium-Catalyzed Domino Cyclization of Allenes and Related CompoundsThe author has developed novel methodologies for highly efficient construction of functionalized heterocycles by palladium-catalyzed domino/cas-cade cyclization of allenes and related compounds containing appropriate nucleophilic group(s). Based on these methodologies, enantioselective total syntheses of bioactive natural products, pachastrissamine (26% overall yield in seven steps), lysergic acid (4.0% overall yield in fifteen steps), lysergol (3.6% overall yield in fifteen steps) and isolysergol (8.2% overall yield in eleven steps) have been achieved. These are more facile syn-thetic route than those previously reported. These findings would contribute to the development of efficient synthetic methods for biologically active compounds containing a complex structure.
Features 7 Total synthesis of the bioactive natural prod-ucts, pachastrissamine, lysergic acid, lysergol and isolysergol, by palladium-catalyzed domino cyclization of allenes and related compounds is in-vestigated 7 Gives an insight to the development of efficient synthetic approaches for biologically active compounds 7 Nominated as an oustand-ing contribution by Kyoto University
Contents Chapter 1. Total Synthesis of Pachastrissamine (Jaspine B) .- Chapter 2. Total Synthesis of Lyser-gic Acid, Lysergol, and Isolysergol .- Chapter 3. Conclusions.
Fields of interestBioorganic Chemistry; Catalysis
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . 106 p . 54 illus . (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54042-7
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E. R. Leite, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil; C. Ribeiro, São Carlos, Brazil
Crystallization and Growth of Colloidal NanocrystalsSince the size, shape, and microstructure of nanocrystalline materials strongly impact physi-cal and chemical properties, the development of new synthetic routes to nanocrystals with controlled composition and morphology is a key objective of the nanomaterials community. This objective is dependent on control of the nucle-ation and growth mechanisms that occur during the synthetic process, which in turn requires a fundamental understanding of both classical nucleation and growth and non-classical growth processes in nanostructured materials. Recently, a novel growth process called Oriented Attach-ment (OA) was identified which appears to be a fundamental mechanism during the development of nanoscale materials.
Features 7 Describes basic principles of nucleation and growth in nanocrystal colloidal synthesis 7 Pres-ents non-classical crystallization and growth pro-cesses, including Oriented Attachment 7 Pro-vides a unified perspective on a key challenge in the development of nanostructured materials
Contents Preface.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Basic Principles: Thermodynamics and Colloidal Chemistry.- Chapter 3. Classical Crystalliza-tion model: Nucleation and Growth.- Chapter 4. Oriented Attachment and Mesocrystals.- Chapter 5. Oriented Attachment (OA) with solid-solid interface.- Chapter 6. Trends and Perspectives in Nanoparticles Synthesis.
Fields of interestNanochemistry; Nanotechnology; Inorganic Chemistry
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2012 . VIII, 194 p . 36 illus ., 22 in color . (SpringerBriefs in Materials) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1307-3
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Z. Qiu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
Late Transition Metal-Carboryne ComplexesSynthesis, Structure, Bonding, and Reaction with Alkenes and Alkynes
Zaozao Qiu shows in this thesis that transition metals can mediate or catalyze the cycloaddition or coupling reactions of carboryne with alkynes or alkenes to afford benzocarboranes, alkenylcar-boranes or dihydrobenzocarboranes. These results represent powerful strategies to assemble useful complex molecules from very simple precursors in a single operation. Carboranes have many applica-tions in medicine. However, their unique struc-tures make derivatization difficult and the limited efficient synthetic methods to obtain functional carborane materials have restricted applications of carboranes within a narrow scope.
Features 7 Nominated by The Chinese University of Hong Kong as an outstanding PhD thesis 7 Ground-breaking new work in metal-carboryne chemis-try 7 Inspiration for future work on synthetic, cluster and materials chemistry
Contents Introduction.- Nickel-1,2-o-Carboryne Com-plexes.- Nickel-Mediated Coupling Reactions of 1,2-o-Carboryne with Alkenes.- Nickel-Mediated/Catalyzed Three-Component Cycloaddition Reaction of 1,2-o-Carboryne/Arynes, Alkenes, and Alkynes.- Nickel-Catalyzed Regioselective [2+2+2] Cycloaddition of 1,2-o-Carboryne with Alkynes.- Palladium/Nickel-Cocatalyzed [2+2+2] Cycloaddition of 1,3-o-Carboryne with Alkynes.- Conclusion.- Experimental Section.
Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Medici-nal Chemistry
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2012 . XIX, 172 p . 121 illus ., 11 in color . (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-24360-8
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S. K. Williams, Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado, CO, USA; K. D. Caldwell, BMC Uppsala Univ ., Uppsala, Sweden (Eds)
Field-Flow Fractionation in Biopolymer AnalysisContents Introduction.- 1 Flow FFF - Basics and Key Ap-plications.- 2 Assessing protein-ultrafiltration membrane interactions using flow field-flow fractionation.- 3 Hollow-fiber flow field-flow frac-tionation: a pipeline to scale down separation and enhance detection of proteins and cells.- 4 Two-Dimensional Separation for Proteomic Analysis.- 5 Field-Flow Fractionation in Therapeutic Protein Development.- 6 Assessing and Improving Asym-metric Flow Field Flow Fractionation of Therapeu-tic Proteins.- 7 Studies of loose protein aggregates by flow Field-Flow Fractionation (FFF) coupled to Multi-Angle Laser Light Scattering (MALLS).- 8 Field Flow Fractionation for Assessing Biomolecu-lar Interactions in Solution.- 9 Flow Field Flow Fractionation: Analysis of Biomolecules and Their Complexes.- 10 Analysis of prions by field-flow fractionation.- 11 Multifunctionalized Particles for Biosensor Use.- 12 Starch and other polysaccha-rides.- 13 The use of field-flow fractionation for the analysis of drug and gene delivery systems.- 14 Characterization of liposomes by FFF.- 15 Mam-malian Cell Sorting with Sedimentation Field Flow Fractionation.- 16 Isolation and character-ization of cells by Dielectrophoretic Field-Flow Fractionation.- 17 Field flow fractionation coupled to inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (FFF-ICP-MS): Methodology and application to environmental nanoparticle research.
Fields of interestAnalytical Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Protein Science
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2012 . XII, 460 p . 93 illus ., 38 in color . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0153-7
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S. W. Al-Haj Baddar, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; K. E. Batcher, Kent State University, OH, USA
Designing Sorting NetworksA New Paradigm
Designing Sorting Networks: A New Paradigm provides an in-depth guide to maximizing the efficiency of sorting networks, and uses 0/1 cases, partially ordered sets and Haase diagrams to closely analyze their behavior in an easy, intuitive manner. This book also outlines new ideas and techniques for designing faster sorting networks using Sortnet, and illustrates how these techniques were used to design faster 12-key and 18-key sort-ing networks through a series of case studies.
Features 7 Illustrates recent proofs of Bitonic and Odd-Even merge sorting algorithms, presented directly by the original developer of these parallel sorting algorithms 7 Provides an in-depth analysis of the use of 0/1 cases, partial order sets and Haase diagrams in designing and analyzing sorting net-works 7 Outlines new ideas and techniques for designing faster sorting networks using Sortnet, and highlights how these techniques helped design faster 12-key and 18-key sorting networks
Contents Preface.- Early History.- Software Implementa-tions.- POSETS.- The 0/1-Principle.- A 16-Key Sorting Network.- The Sortnet Program.- Divide Conquer.- Counting Strangers.- Finding Better Networks.- Lattice Theory.- The AKS Sorting Network.- Ideas For Faster Networks.- BOOL(N).- Sorting Networks For Large N.- Another Way Of Handling Strangers.- Thoughts On Minimizing Strangers.- Case Studies.- Appendix I: Proofs of Theorems.- Index.
Fields of interestData Structures; Arithmetic and Logic Structures; Models and Principles
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2011 . V, 195 p . 50 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1850-4
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New Series
SpringerBriefs in Computer ScienceSeries editors: D. Padua, X. Shen, B. Furht, S. Zdonik, J. Katz, S. Shekhar, P. Ning, X. Wu, L. C. Jain
SpringerBriefs present concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applications across a wide spectrum of fields. Featuring com-pact volumes of 50 to 125 pages, the series covers a range of content from professional to academic. Typical topics might include: A timely report of state-of-the art analytical techniques A bridge between new research results, as published in journal articles, and a contextual literature review A snapshot of a hot or emerging topic An in-depth case study or clinical example A presentation of core concepts that students must understand in order to make independent contributions Briefs allow authors to present their ideas and readers to absorb them with minimal time investment. Briefs will be published as part of Springer’s eBook coll-ection, with millions of users worldwide. In ad-dition, Briefs will be available for individual print and electronic purchase. Briefs are characterized by fast, global electronic dissemination, standard publishing contracts, easy-to-use manuscript pre-paration and formatting guidelines, and expedited production schedules. We aim for publication 8-12 weeks after acceptance. Both solicited and unsoli-cited manuscripts are considered for publication in this series.
D. Batra, Toyota Technological Institute, Chicago, IL, USA; A. Kowdle, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; D. Parikh, Toyota Technological Institute, Chicago, IL, USA; J. Luo, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY, USA; T. Chen, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
Interactive Co-segmentation of Objects in Image CollectionsThe authors survey a recent technique in computer vision called Interactive Co-segmentation, which is the task of simultaneously extracting common foreground objects from multiple related images. They survey several of the algorithms, present underlying common ideas, and give an overview of applications of object co-segmentation.
Contents Introduction.- An Approach to Interactive Co-segmentation.- Applications.- Future of Co-segmentation.
Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision
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2011 . V, 70 p . 25 illus . (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1914-3
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L. Dong, K. Chen, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Cryptographic ProtocolSecurity Analysis Based on Trusted Freshness
„Cryptographic Protocol: Security Analysis Based on Trusted Freshness“ mainly discusses how to analyze and design cryptographic protocols based on the idea of system engineering and that of the trusted freshness component. A novel freshness principle based on the trusted freshness compo-nent is presented; this principle is the basis for an efficient and easy method for analyzing the security of cryptographic protocols. The reasoning results of the new approach, when compared with the security conditions, can either establish the correctness of a cryptographic protocol when the protocol is in fact correct, or identify the absence of the security properties, which leads the struc-ture to construct attacks directly.
Features 7 First book from the theoretical foundations up to engineering aspects on key establishment pro-tocols 7 Systematical and operational principles on protocol design 7 New approach to security analysis not only in theory but also in practice
Contents Introduction of Cryptographic Protocol.- Informal Analysis.- Informal Analysis of Cryptographic Protocols.- Formal Approaches to Security Defini-tion.- Formal Approaches to Security Establish-ment of Authentication Protocols.- Belief Multi-sets to Security Establishment of Authentication Protocols.- Automation Approaches to Security Establishment of Authentication Protocols.- For-mal Approaches to Design of Authentication Protocols.
Fields of interestComputer Systems Organization and Communi-cation Networks; Systems and Data Security; Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Theory
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Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press
2012 . 250 p . 60 illus . Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-24072-0
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J. A. Gallud, Miguel Hernandez University of Elche, Spain; R. Tesoriero, V. M. Penichet, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain (Eds)
Distributed User InterfacesDesigning Interfaces for the Distributed Ecosystem
Contents Distributed User Interfaces: State of the Art.-Distributed User Interfaces: Specification of Essential Properties.-Distribution Primitives for Distributed User Interfaces.-Extending MARIA to Support Distributed User Interfaces.-Developing a DUI based operator control station. A case study of the Marve framework.-Approach for Enrich-ing Distributed User Interfaces with Awareness.-Improving Ubiquitous Environments through Collaborative Features.-Activity-based Comput-ing – Metaphors and Technologies for Distributed User Interfaces.-Improving E-Learning Using Distributed User Interfaces.-ZOIL: A Design Para-digm and Software Framework for Post-WIMP Distributed User Interfaces.-Lessons Learned from the Design and Implementation of Distributed Post-WIMP User Interfaces.-Investigating the Design Space for Multi-Display Environments.-Distributed User Interfaces for Projector Phones.-Drag Share: A shared workspace for synchronous information.-Distributed Interactive Surfaces: A step towards the distribution of tangible and virtual objects.-Multi-touch Collaborative DUI to create Mobile Services.-Co-Interacting table: A new facility based on distributed user interfaces to improve Collaborative Meetings.-Exploring Distributed User Interfaces in Ambient Intelligent Environments.-Visually Augmented Interfaces for Co-Located Mobile Collaboration. [...]
Fields of interestUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Information Systems and Communication Service; Models and Principles
Target groupsGraduate
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2011 . IV, 161 p . 62 illus ., 60 in color . (Human–Computer Interaction Series) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2270-8
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J. He, IBM T .J . Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Analysis of Rare CategoriesIn many real-world problems, rare categories (minority classes) play essential roles despite their extreme scarcity. The discovery, characterization and prediction of rare categories of rare examples may protect us from fraudulent or malicious be-havior, aid scientific discovery, and even save lives. This book focuses on rare category analysis, where the majority classes have smooth distributions, and the minority classes exhibit the compactness property. Furthermore, it focuses on the chal-lenging cases where the support regions of the majority and minority classes overlap. The author has developed effective algorithms with theoreti-cal guarantees and good empirical results for the related techniques, and these are explained in detail. The book is suitable for researchers in the area of artificial intelligence, in particular machine learning and data mining.
Features 7 First systematic investigation of rare catego-ries 7 Suitable for researchers in the areas of data mining and feature selection 7 Develops effective algorithms with theoretical guarantees as well as good empirical results
Contents Introduction.- Survey and Overview.- Rare Category Detection.- Rare Category Character-ization.- Unsupervised Rare Category Analysis.- Conclusion and Future Directions.
Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mi-ning and Knowledge Discovery; Computational Intelligence
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2011 . Approx . 120 p . (Cognitive Technologies) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-22812-4
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B. Huang, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA (Ed .)
Satellite Data CompressionFeatures 7 The first book on satellite data compres-sion 7 Presents case studies on recent advances in satellite data compression techniques via various prediction-based, lookup-table-based, transform-based, clustering-based, and pro-jection-based approaches 7 Covers onboard compression methodology and hardware develop-ments in several space agencies
Contents Development of on-board data compression tech-nology at Canadian Space Agency.- CNES Studies for On-Board Compression of High-Resolution Satellite Images.- Low-Complexity Approaches for Lossless and Near-Lossless Hyperspectral Image Compression.- FPGA Design of Listless SPIHT for Onboard Image Compression.- Outlier-Resilient Entropy Coding.- Quality Issues for Compression of Hyperspectral Imagery Through Spectrally Adaptive DPCM.- Ultraspectral Sounder Data Compression by the Prediction-Based Lower Triangular Transform.- Lookup-Table Based Hyperspectral Data Compression.- Multiplierless Reversible Integer TDLT/KLT for Lossy-to-lossless Hyperspectral Image Compression.- Divide-and-conquer decorrelation for hyperspectral data compression.- Hyperspectral Image Compression Using Segmented Principal Component Analy-sis.- Fast Precomputed Vector Quantization with Optimal Bit Allocation for Lossless Compression of Ultraspectral Sounder Data.- Effects of Lossy Compression on Hyperspectral Classification.
Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Communi-cations Engineering, Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . VII, 353 p . 148 illus ., 70 in color . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1182-6
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A. Jamalipour, Y. Ma, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Intermittently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksFrom Routing to Content Distribution
In the last few years, there has been extensive research activity in the emerging area of Intermit-tently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (IC-MANs). By considering the nature of intermittent connectivity in most real word mobile environ-ments without any restrictions placed on users’ behavior, ICMANs are eventually formed without any assumption with regard to the existence of a end-to-end path between two nodes wishing to communicate. It is different from the conventional Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs), which have been implicitly viewed as a connected graph with established complete paths between every pair of nodes. For the conventional MANETs, mobility of nodes is considered as a challenge and needs to be handled properly to enable seamless commu-nication between nodes. However, to overcome intermittent connectivity in the ICMANs context, mobility is recognized as a critical component for data communications between the nodes that may never be part of the same connected portion of the network.
Contents Introduction to Intermittently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.- Opportunistic Content Distribution in Intermittently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.- Opportunistic Content Search in Intermittently Connected Mobile Ad Hoc Networks.- Index.
Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Communi-cations Engineering, Networks
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2011 . XVI, 107 p . 39 illus ., 30 in color . (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1571-8
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N. Khaled, Cummins, Inc ., Columbus, IN, USA
Virtual Reality and Animation for MATLAB® and Simulink® UsersVisualization of Dynamic Models and Control Simulations
Virtual Reality and Animation for MATLAB® and Simulink® Users demonstrates the simulation and animation of physical systems using the MAT-LAB® Virtual Reality Toolbox (rooted in V-Realm Builder).
Features 7 Gives the reader hands on example-base experience for simulating dynamical models in MATLAB®/Simulink® and animating them in VRML 7 More than 150 images describe each step in the model realizations helping readers to understand them visually 7 Diverse examples and profound problem treatment enable the read-er to animate complex dynamical problems 7 m-files, Simulink models, VRML files and jpegs available for download provide full solutions for the end-of-chapter problems
Contents Introduction.- V-Realm Builder.- The Translat-ing Cube.- Mass–Spring–Damper Oscillations.- The Crank–Slider Mechanism of a Piston.- Car Animation with Joystick Control.- Animation of a Ship Moving Across Waves.- Animation of a Translating Cube.- Animation of Mass–Spring–Damper Oscillations Using Simulink®.- Animation of the Crank–Slider Mechanism of a Piston Using Simulink®.- Car Animation with Joystick Control Using Simulink®.- Animation of a Ship Moving Across Waves Using Simulink®.
Fields of interestComputer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design; Control; Mechanical Engineering
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P. Kiefer, University of Bamberg, Germany
Mobile Intention RecognitionMobile Intention Recognition addresses problems of practical relevance for mobile system engineers: how can we make mobile assistance systems more intelligent? How can we model and recognize patterns of human behavior which span more than a limited spatial context? This text provides an overview on plan and intention recognition, rang-ing from the late 1970s to very recent approaches. This overview is unique as it discusses approaches with respect to the specificities of mobile inten-tion recognition. This book covers problems from research on mobile assistance systems using methods from artificial intelligence and natural language processing. It thus addresses an extraor-dinary interdisciplinary audience.
Features 7 Compares the mobile to the general intention recognition problem for engineers 7 Provides an overview on methods used in mobile activity recognition 7 Introduces two new approaches that capture a larger class of mobile intention recognition problems than previous books
Contents Introduction.- Mobile Intention Recognition.- Related Approaches in Plan Recognition.- Mobile Intention Recognition with Spatially Constrained Grammars.- Evaluation and Discussion.- Conclu-sion and Outlook.
Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . V, 161 p . 50 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1853-5
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A. M. Langer, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
Guide to Software DevelopmentDesigning and Managing the Life Cycle
This book addresses how best to make build vs. buy decisions, and what effect such decisions have on the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Features 7 Explains how to create successful automated solutions that fit user and customer needs, by mixing different SDLC methodologies 7 Guides readers through the theory, and application in real practice, covering management issues as well as technical considerations 7 Includes chapter-ending problems and exercises, and concrete examples and effective case studies, as well as useful Appendices, a Glossary, and suggestions for further reading
Contents Introduction.- Part I: Determining Needs.- Assess-ing Business Requirements.- Build vs. Buy Issues.- Establishing Requirements (RFI, RFP).- Searching for Solutions.- Controlling Costs and Realistic Budgeting.- Analysis Methods and Tools.- Part II: Development Architecture.- Creating Require-ment Documents using Analysis Tools.- The Data.- Legacy Systems and Data Conversion.- Business Process Reengineering.- Data Analyt-ics and Data Warehouses.- Documentation and Acceptance Testing.- Part III: How to Implement.- Project Management.- Standards and ISO 9000.- Vendor Contract Considerations.- Going Live and Conclusions.
Fields of interestComputer System Implementation; Management of Computing and Information Systems; Compu-ter Appl. in Administrative Data Processing
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . VIII, 380 p . 27 illus . Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2299-9
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X. Liu, D. Yuan, G. Zhang, W. Li, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; D. Cao, Swinburne University of Technology , Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Q. He, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; J. Chen, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Y. Yang, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The Design of Workflow Systems in the CloudCloud computing is the latest market-oriented computing paradigm which brings software design and development into a new era character-ized by “XaaS”, i.e. everything as a service. Cloud workflows, as typical software applications in the cloud, are composed of a set of partially ordered cloud software services to achieve specific goals. However, due to the low QoS (quality of service) nature of the cloud environment, the design of workflow systems in the cloud becomes a chal-lenging issue for the delivery of high quality cloud workflow applications. To address such an issue, this book presents a systematic investigation to the three critical aspects for the design of a cloud workflow system, viz. system architecture, system functionality and quality of service. Specifically, the system architecture for a cloud workflow system is designed based on the general four-layer cloud architecture, viz. application layer, platform layer, unified resources layer and fabric layer.
Contents Introduction.- Workflow Systems in the Cloud.- Cloud Workflow System Architecture.- Cloud Workflow System Functionality.- Cloud Workflow System Quality of Service.- Case Study: SWIND-EW-C Cloud Workflow System.- Bibliography.- Appendices.
Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Sys-tems
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2012 . V, 95 p . 50 illus . (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1932-7
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R. A. Meyers, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed .)
Computational ComplexityTheory, Techniques, and Applications
Contents Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation.- Cel-lular Automata, Mathematical Basis of.- Complex Networks and Graph Theory.- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.- Game Theory.- Granular Computing.- Intelligent Systems.- Probability and Statistics in Complex Systems.- Quantum Infor-mation Science.- Social Network Analysis.- 3 entries from the section Social Science, Physics and Mathematical Applications: Minority Games; Rational, Goal-Oriented Agents; and Social Pro-cesses, Simulation Models in.- Soft Computing.- Unconventional Computing.- Wavelets.
Fields of interestSimulation and Modeling; Complex Systems; Complex Networks
Target groupsResearch
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2011 . 3316 p . 600 illus ., 450 in color . 7 approx. $1500.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1799-6
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2011 . 3316 p . 600 illus ., 450 in color . 7 approx. $1875.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1801-6
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New Series
Systems- and Software-EngineeringSeries editors: H. D. Rombach, P. Liggesmeyer
J. Münch, University of Helsinki, Finland; O. Armbrust, Alpine Electronics Research of America, Torrance CA, USA; M. Kowalczyk, Fraunhofer IESE, Kaiserslautern, Germany; M. Soto, eleven GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Software Process Definition and ManagementThis book is suitable for practitioners with deep interest in process definition and software man-agement for applications in developing, maintain-ing, and operating software-intensive systems and services. The book will also serve as advanced textbook for education as well as reference for re-searchers. Readers will gain knowledge and skills for designing, creating, analyzing, and applying software and system development processes. They will be enabled for professional and skilled contri-bution to process management activities.
Features 7 First book that gives a comprehensive in-troduction into software process definition and management 7 It enables readers to develop use-ful process models that are suitable for their own purposes 7 Special chapters on measurement and determination of the effectiveness of processes
Contents Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- Prescriptive Process Models.- Descriptive Process Models.- Process Modeling Notations and Tools.- Process Improvement.- Empirical Studies.- Software Process Simulation.- Glossary.- Authors.
Fields of interestSoftware Engineering/Programming and Opera-ting Systems; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Business Information Systems
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X. Ou, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA; A. Singhal, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Quantitative Security Risk Assessment of Enterprise NetworksProtection of enterprise networks from malicious intrusions is critical to the economy and security of our nation. This article gives an overview of the techniques and challenges for security risk analysis of enterprise networks. A standard model for security analysis will enable us to answer questions such as “are we more secure than yesterday” or “how does the security of one network configura-tion compare with another one”. In this article, we will present a methodology for quantitative security risk analysis that is based on the model of attack graphs and the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Our techniques analyze all attack paths through a network, for an attacker to reach certain goal(s).
Contents The Need for Quantifying Security.- Attack Graph Techniques.- The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).- Security Risk Analysis of Enter-prise Networks Using Attack Graphs.- Conclusion.
Fields of interestSystems and Data Security; Computer Communi-cation Networks; Performance and Reliability
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . V, 35 p . 10 illus . (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1859-7
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R. Riolo, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; E. Vladislavleva, Evolved Analytics Europe BVBA, Wijnegem, Belgium; J. H. Moore, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH, USA (Eds)
Genetic Programming Theory and Practice IXContents What’s in an evolved name? The evolution of modularity via tag-based Reference.- Let the Games Evolve!.- Novelty Search and the Prob-lem with Objectives.- A fine-grained view of phenotypes and locality in genetic program-ming.- Evolution of an Effective Brain-Computer Interface Mouse via Genetic Programming with Adaptive Tarpeian Bloat Control.- Improved Time Series Prediction and Symbolic Regression with Affine Arithmetic.- Computational Complexity Analysis of Genetic Programming – Initial Results and Future Directions.- Accuracy in Symbolic Regression.- Human-Computer Interaction in a Computational Evolution System for the Genetic Analysis of Cancer.- Baseline Genetic Program-ming: Symbolic Regression on Benchmarks for Sensory Evaluation Modeling.- Detecting Shadow Economy Sizes With Symbolic Regression.- The Importance of Being Flat – Studying the Program Length Distributions of Operator Equalisa-tion.- FFX: Fast, Scalable, Deterministic Symbolic Regression Technology.
Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Theory of Computation; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2011 . XIV, 277 p . 57 illus ., 36 in color . (Genetic and Evolutionary Computation) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1769-9
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P. Shakarian, Bowie, MD, USA; V. Subrahmanian, University of Maryland - College Park, Potomac, MD, USA
Geospatial AbductionPrinciples and Practice
Imagine yourself as a military officer in a conflict zone trying to identify locations of weapons caches supporting road-side bomb attacks on your country’s troops. Or imagine yourself as a public health expert trying to identify the location of contaminated water that is causing diarrheal dis-eases in a local population. Geospatial abduction is a new technique introduced by the authors that allows such problems to be solved.
Features 7 Provides the mathematics underlying geospa-tial abduction and the algorithms to solve them in practice 7 Offers wide applicability in many different fields for practitioners and research-ers 7 Includes several lively, real-world examples that will explain the material very clearly to a reader 7 Includes a web site dedicated to geospa-tial abduction, hosted at University of Maryland. In addition, the authors will record video lectures (30-60 minutes each) devoted to each chapter, as well as slides on each. These materials will supple-ment the book
Contents Introduction.- Point-based Geospatial Abduc-tion.- Region-Based Geospatial Abduction.- Geospatial Abduction with Adaptive Adversar-ies.- Two Real-World Geospatial Abduction Applications.- Index.
Fields of interestArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Math Applications in Computer Science; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2011 . XIV, 168 p . 57 illus ., 20 in color . Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1793-4
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S. Torbert, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
Applied Computer ScienceApplied Computer Science presents a unique ap-proach for introductory courses that will engage students with relevant topics from a variety of disciplines, encourage their natural creativity, and prepare them for independent projects. Lab as-signments are accessible and carefully sequenced for maximum impact. Students are able to write their own code in building solutions and Python is used to minimize any language barrier for beginners. Problems involving visualization are emphasized throughout with interactive graph-ics, image files, and plots of generated data. This text aims to establish a core learning experience around which any number of other learning objec-tives could be included. The text is presented in seven (7) chapters where each chapter contains three (3) problems and each problem develops five (5) specific lab assignments, plus additional ques-tions and discussion.
Features 7 A unique approach for introductory courses that will engage students with relevant topics from a variety of disciplines, encourage their natural creativity, and prepare them for independent proj-ects 7 Visualization is emphasized throughout with interactive graphics, image files, and plots of generated data 7 The text is presented in seven (7) chapters where each chapter contains three (3) problems and each problem develops five (5) specific lab assignments, plus additional questions and discussion
Contents Simulation.- Graphics.- Visualization.- Efficiency.- Recursion.- Projects.- Modeling.- Postscript.
Fields of interestComputer Science, general; Computing Metho-dologies
Target groupsLower undergraduate
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2012 . V, 245 p . 100 illus . Hardcover7 $69.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1887-0
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M. R. van Dongen, University College Cork, Ireland
LaTeX and FriendsLaTeX is a free, automated state-of-the-art typeset-ting system. This book teaches all the ins and outs of LaTeX which are needed to write an article, report, thesis, or book. The book teaches by ex-ample, giving many worked out examples showing input and output side by side. The book presents the most recent techniques for presenting data plots, complex graphics, and computer presenta-tions, but does not require previous knowledge. However, it is also a reference for the more sea-soned user, with pointers to modern techniques and packages. Recurring themes in the book are consistent and effective presentation, planning and development, controlling style and content, and maintenance.
Features 7 Good documents should have consistent look and feel 7 Hundreds of working examples, showing input and output side by side 7 Show-ing the most recent solutions for producing top-quality documents 7 Learn how to save time on document preparation
Contents Basics.- Introduction to LaTeX.- Basic Typeset-ting.- Running Text.- Lists.- Tables, Diagrams, and Data Plots.- Presenting External Pictures.- Pre-senting Diagrams with tikz..- Presenting Data with Tables.- Presenting Data with Plots.- Mathemat-ics and Algorithms.- Mathematics.- Advanced Mathematics.- Algorithmas and Listings.- Auto-mation.- Commands and Environments.- Option Parsing.- Branching.- Miscellany.- Beamer Presen-tations.- Writing Classes and Packages.- Installing OpenType Fonts.- Installing LaTeX and Friends.- Resources.- References and Bibliography.- Indices.
Fields of interestComputer Science, general; Mathematics, general; Science, general
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . X, 330 p . 145 illus ., 15 in color . (X .media .publishing) Hardcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-23815-4
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P. S. Wang, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA (Ed .)
Pattern Recognition, Machine Intelligence and BiometricsFeatures 7 Wide applications in cross-disciplinary areas 7 Contributions cover both background and introductory information of the topic and the major research results 7 Collects 31 papers from top-ranked professionals all over the world in the field of PR/AI/Biometrics
Contents Introductions and Editorial.- Fingerprint Analysis and Recognition.- Handwriting Analysis and Ex-traction.- Symbolic Factorial Discriminant Analy-sis for Face Recognition.- Noniterative 3D Face Reconstruction Based on Photometric Stereo.- Multimodal Biometrics by Face and Hand Imag-es.- Signature Verification Technique Using Data Glove.- Performance Comparisons of Facial Ex-pression Recognition in JAFFE Database.- Inverse Biometrics for Mouse Dynamics.- User Friendly Identification with Stepping.- Colored Faces and Facial Features Extractions.- Comparison of ROC and Likelihood Decision Methods in Fingerprint Analysis and Recognition.- Facial Metamorphosis for Biometric Applications.- Genetic Algorithm Using Fingerprint and Iris Biometrics.- Finger-print Asymmetry Measures.- Application Iris Rec-ognition Using Classifier Combination.- Develop-ment of Handwriting Recognition of Whiteboard Notes.- Recent Development of Speech Analysis and Recognition in Biometrics.- Case Studies of Ambiguities of Biometrics.- Conclusions, Open Problems, and Future Research.- Other Related Subtopics by Prominent Professionals.
Fields of interestPattern Recognition; Biometrics; Signal,Image and Speech Processing
Target groupsResearch
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Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press
2011 . 800 p . 100 illus ., 10 in color . Hardcover7 $219.00ISBN 978-3-642-22406-5
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D. Wood, 3 Round Stones Inc ., Fredericksburg, VA, USA (Ed .)
Linking Government DataLinking Government Data provides a practical approach to addressing common information management issues.
Features 7 Provides practical approaches to addressing common information management issues by the application of leading edge research 7 Research-ers, advanced-level students and practitioners working in Semantic Web research, standards development and early adopters of Semantic Web standards and techniques should buy this book 7 Case Studies are included in this book
Contents Part I Publishing Linked Government Data.- 1 The Joy of Data - A Cookbook for Publishing Linked Government Data on the Web.- 2 Methodological Guidelines for Publishing Government Linked Data.- 3 Producing and Using Linked Open Government Data in the TWC LOGD Portal.- 4 Linking Geographical Data for Government and Consumer Applications.- Part II Improving Linked Data Quality.- 5 Creating and Publishing Semantic Metadata about Linked and Open Data-sets.- 6 StdTrip: Promoting the Reuse of Standard Vocabularies in Open Government Data.- 7 Of-ficial Statistics and the Practice of Data Fidelity.- Part III Consuming Linked Government Data.- 8 Visualizing Open Government: Case Study of the Canadian Recordkeeping Approach.- 9 Linking Australian Government Data for Sustainabil-ity Science – A Case Study.- 10 The Web is My Back-end: Creating Mashups with Linked Open Government Data.- Glossary.- Index.
Fields of interestInformation Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Business Information Systems; Information Sto-rage and Retrieval
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2011 . V, 245 p . 50 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1766-8
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Y. Yamanoue, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Tokyo, Japan
Stereoscopic HDTVResearch at NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories
This book focuses on the two psychological factors of ease of viewing and sensation of reality. The ease of viewing of each scene is regarded as one of the causal factors of visual fatigue. Whereas many earlier studies have focused on the accurate extraction of local parallax, this book instead de-scribes the typical spatiotemporal distribution of parallax in 3D images. We study the correlations between the psychological factors and amount of characteristics of parallax distribution in order to understand the characteristics of easy- and difficult-to-view images and then seek to create a new 3D HDTV system that minimizes viewer visual fatigue.
Features 7 Stereoscopic program production for natural and comfortable 3D HDTV images 7 The relationship between psychological effects and dis-parity distribution in 3D HDTV images 7 The challenges for subjective and objective evaluation of visual fatigue in 3D viewing
Contents Please take a look at the attached file.
Fields of interestComputer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Signal,Image and Speech Proces-sing; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices
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2012 . 150 p . 120 illus ., 100 in color . (Signals and Communication Technology) Softcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54022-9
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Y. Zheng, Microsoft Research Asia, Beijing, P .R . China; X. Zhou, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia (Eds)
Computing with Spatial TrajectoriesSpatial trajectories have been bringing the unprec-edented wealth to a variety of research com-munities. A spatial trajectory records the paths of a variety of moving objects, such as people who log their travel routes with GPS trajectories. The field of moving objects related research has become extremely active within the last few years, especially with all major database and data mining conferences and journals. Computing with Spatial Trajectories introduces the algorithms, technolo-gies, and systems used to process, manage and understand existing spatial trajectories for differ-ent applications.
Features 7 Covers the fundamentals and the state-of-the-art research inspired by the spatial trajectory data 7 Readers are provided with tutorial-style chapters, case studies and references to other rel-evant research work 7 This is the first book that presents the foundation dealing with spatial trajec-tories and state-of-the-art research and practices enabled by trajectories
Contents Part I Foundations.- Trajectory Preprocess-ing.- Trajectory Indexing and Retrieval.- Part II Advanced Topics.- Uncertainty in Spatial Trajectories.- Privacy of Spatial Trajectories.- Tra-jectory Pattern Mining.- Activity Recognition from Trajectory Data.- Trajectory Analysis for Driving.- Location-Based Social Networks: Users.- Location-Based Social Networks: Locations.
Fields of interestDatabase Management; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography; Data Mining and Know-ledge Discovery
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2011 . XXV, 307 p . 150 illus ., 75 in color . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1628-9
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J. Zhou, Enginest, France
The NCL Natural Constraint Language„The NCL Natural Constraint Language“ presents the NCL language which is a description language in conventional mathematical logic for modeling and solving constraint satisfaction problems. NCL differs from other declarative languages because it is principally a context-sensitive grammar language which incorporates a simplified form of first-order logic, numerical constraints and set operations; and it solves problems by Mixed Set Programming over a mixed domain of reals, inte-gers, Booleans, and sets. The book uses plenty of illustrations and tutorials to present NCL and its applications. It is intended for researchers in the fields of constraint programming, logic program-ming, optimization, modeling, operations research and artificial intelligence, who will learn from a new programming language and theoretical foun-dations for industrial applications. Dr.
Features 7 The first book available in English for the NCL language 7 Presents a description language in mathematical logic, proved practical in indus-try 7 Foreword by Alain Colmerauer, father of Prolog 7 Provides theoretical foundations on modeling and software engineering for indus-trial applications 7 Includes plenty of tutorials and modeling examples from both academy and industry
Contents Introduction.- Lexical Conventions of NCL.- Syntax and Semantics of NCL.- POEM® Software Platform for The NCL Language.- Modeling and Solving In NCL.- Industrial Applications of NCL.
Fields of interestProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Logics and Meanings of Programs
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Jointly published with Science Press Ltd .
Distribution rights in China: Science Press Ltd .
2011 . 320 p . 54 illus ., 39 in color . Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-23844-4
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K. Bucher, University of Freiburg, Germany; R. Grapes, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Petrogenesis of Metamorphic RocksPetrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks presents a large number of diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature condi-tions under which a given set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. Other parameters that control metamorphic mineral assemblages are also discussed and pitfalls resulting from simplifica-tions and generalizations are highlighted. The book discusses the most common metamorphic rock types, their nomenclature, structure and graphical representation of their mineral assem-blages. Part I defines basic principles of meta-morphism, introduces metamorphic processes, geologic thermometry and barometry and defines metamorphic grade.
Features 7 Half of the chapters have been completely rewritten with new chapters addressing the involvement of granites 7 New research results included 7 Large number of quantitative phase diagrams linking mineral assemblages in natural rocks to computed stability diagrams
Contents Definition, Conditions and Types of Metamor-phism.- Metamorphic Rocks.- Metamorphic Pro-cesses.- Metamorphic Grade.- Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks.- Metamorphism of Dolomites and Limestones.- Metamorphism of Pelitic Rocks (Metapelites).- Metamorphism of Marls.- Meta-morphism of Mafic Rocks.- Metamorphism of Quartzofeldspathic Rocks.
Fields of interestGeology; Mineralogy; Geochemistry
Target groupsGraduate
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8th Ed . 2011 . XII, 428 p . 159 illus ., 35 in color . Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-540-74168-8
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K. Hutter, ETH Zürich, Switzerland (Ed .)
Nonlinear Internal Waves in LakesInternal wave dynamics in lakes (and oceans) is an important physical component of geophysical fluid mechanics of ‘quiescent’ water bodies of the Globe. The formation of internal waves requires seasonal stratification of the water bodies and generation by (primarily) wind forces. Because they propagate in basins of variable depth, a generated wave field often experiences transfor-mation from large basin-wide scales to smaller scales. As long as this fission is hydrodynamically stable, nothing dramatic will happen. However, if vertical density gradients and shearing of the horizontal currents in the metalimnion combine to a Richardson number sufficiently small (< ¼), the light epilimnion water mixes with the water of the hypolimnion, giving rise to vertical diffusion of substances into lower depths.
Features 7 Emphasizes the importance of the physical component of geophysical fluid mechanics of "quiescent" water bodies of the Globe 7 Up-to-date collection of nonlinear internal dynam-ics 7 Presents field studies of nonlinear internal waves in lakes
Contents Internal Waves in Lakes: Generation, Transfor-mation, Meromixis.- Field Studies of Non-linear Internal Waves in Lakes on the Globe.- Laboratory Modelling on Transformation of Large Amplitude Internal Waves by Topographic Obstructions.- Numerical Simulations of the Non-hydrostatic Transformation of Basic-scale Internal Gravity Waves and Wave-Enhanced Meromixis in Lakes.
Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Marine & Freshwater Scien-ces; Mechanics
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2012 . VIII, 424 p . 199 illus ., 34 in color . (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-23437-8
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C. Jia, PetroChina Company Limited, Beijing, China
Characteristics of Chinese Petroleum GeologyGeological Features and Exploration Cases of Stratigraphic, Foreland and Deep Formation Traps
„Characteristics of Chinese Petroleum Geol-ogy: Geological Features and Exploration Cases of Stratigraphic, Foreland and Deep Formation Traps“ systematically presents the progress made in petroleum geology in China and highlights the latest advances and achievements in oil/gas exploration and research, especially in strati-graphic, foreland and deep formation traps. The book is intended for researchers, practitioners and students working in petroleum geology, and is also an authoritative reference work for foreign petroleum exploration experts who want to learn more about this field in China. As President of the Chinese Petroleum Society, former Vice-President of PetroChina Company Limited, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Chengzao Jia has been engaged in geological research for 30 years and in oil/gas exploration for more than 20 years.
Feature 7 The first book of this subject in the recent 10 years
Contents Preface.- 1. Characteristics of Petroleum Geology and Oil/Gas Potential Assessment in China.- 2. Stratigraphic Traps in China.- 3. Traps in Foreland Overthrust Belts of China.- 4. Traps in Deep Formations of China.-
Fields of interestStructural Geology; Geophysics/Geodesy
Target groupsResearch
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Jointly published with Zhejiang University Press . Two third of the content is original, and one third is partially translated from the Chinese edition: Petroleum Industry Press, 2005 .
Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press
2012 . XVI, 600 p . 161 illus ., 119 in color . (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-23871-0
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J. Krecek, Czech technical University in Prague, Czech Republic; M. Haigh, Oxford Brookes University, UK; T. Hoffer, FAO, Rome, Italy; E. Kubin, Finnish Forest Research Institute, Muhos, Finland (Eds)
Management of Mountain WatershedsContents Preface.- 1. Mission and history of the EFC/FAO Working Party on the Management of Mountain Watersheds.- 2. Ecosystem services in mountain watersheds.- 3. Long term hydrological model-ing in a Himalayan watershed.- 4. Integrated hydrological model for mountain ecosystem assessment.- 5. Monitoring and management of a lake-watershed system: the Lake Kinneret.- 6. Riv-er habitat fragmentation and forestry practices in a mountain catchment.- 7. Carbon and nitrogen fluxes in mountain forests of Sweden.- 8. Impacts of the acid atmospheric deposition and global climate change on water phenomena in a small mountain catchment.- 9. Effects of energy harvest-ing on hydrological regime of a small headwater basin.- 10. Effects of changes in forest ecosystems on hydrological regime in Polish mountains.- 11. Effects of large-scale windbreak on hydrologi-cal processes in the High Tatra.- 12. Role of forests in conservation of the Lake Balaton.- 13. Quali-fying soil water contents variation linking with different wetland vegetations in Northeast China.- 14. Impact of Anthropogenic Pressures on Selected Characteristics of a Wetland at Ts’akholo, Lesotho.- 15. Climate change adaptation in mountain watersheds of the Columbia Basin with a focus of water conservation and risk assessment of forest fires.- 16. Flash floods in European alpine basins.- 17. Floods, landslides and forest sanctuar-ies, Uttarakhand, India.- 18. Control of landslides in mountain watersheds.- Index.
Fields of interestHydrogeology; Physical Geography; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution
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Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company
Distribution rights SAARC countries for print edition: Capital Publishing Company
2012 . X, 270 p . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2475-4
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N. Lambrakis, Lab . of Hydrogeology, Patras, Greece; G. Stournaras, University of Athens, Greece; K. Katsanou, University of Patras, Greece (Eds)
Advances in the Research of Aquatic EnvironmentVolume 2
The book focuses on the management of the aquatic environment. It is aimed at scientists, stu-dents, governmental officials and specialists deal-ing with groundwater and environment. Its main goal is to inform the reader of ideas, knowledge and experience in terms of a sustainable aquatic environment. The main topics are as follows: Water Bodies and Ecosystems; Climate Change and Water Bodies; Water quality and agriculture; Interaction of Surface and ground waters; Karst Hydrogeology; Continuous Media Hydrogeology; Fissured Rocks Hydrogeology; Hydrochemistry; Geothermics and thermal waters; The role of water in construction projects; Hydrology
Features 7 Focuses on sustainable aquatic environ-ment 7 Provides new research results 7 In close collaboration with leading societies of this field
Contents Fissured Rock Hydrogeology.- Hydrochemistry.- Water Quality and Agriculture.- Geothermics and Thermal Waters.- The Role of Water in Construc-tions Projects.
Fields of interestHydrogeology; Climate Change; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution
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2011 . XXVIII, 512 p . 206 illus . in color . (Environmental Earth Sciences) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-24075-1
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D. Olbers, Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany; J. Willebrand, IfM-Geomar, Kiel, Germany; C. Eden, University Hamburg, Germany
Ocean DynamicsOcean Dynamics’ is a concise introduction to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics and the common approxima-tions for geophysical fluid dynamics, presenting a comprehensive approach to large-scale ocean cir-culation theory. The book is written on the physi-cal and mathematical level of graduate students in theoretical courses of physical oceanography, meteorology and environmental physics.
Features 7 Concise introduction into the topic 7 Ex-tensive bibliography and index 7 Appendix provides short excursions into the mathematical background
Contents Part I Fundamental Laws.- Preliminaries.- Con-servation Laws for Moving Fluids.- Part II Com-mon Approximations.- Approximations Derived from Mode Filtering.- Approximations Relating to Density Changes and Geometric Conditions.- Geostrophic and Quasi-Geostrophic Motions.- Part III Ocean Waves.- Sound Waves.- Gravity Waves.- Long Waves.- Lagrangian Theory of Ocean Waves.- Forced Waves.- Part IV Oceanic Turbulence and Eddies.- Small-Scale Turbulence.- Geostrophic Turbulence.- Part V Aspects of Ocean Circulation Theory.- Forcing of the Ocean.- The Wind-Driven Circulation.- The Meridional Over-turning of the Oceans.- The Circulation of the Southern Ocean.- Part VI Appendix.- Mathemati-cal Basics.- Models of the Ocean Circulation List of Symbols.- Index.
Fields of interestOceanography; Geophysics and Environmental Physics; Environmental Physics
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2012 . 650 p . Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-23449-1
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L. P. Feld, Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Germany; C. Larsen, The Rockwool Foundation Research Unit, Copenhagen, Denmark
Undeclared Work, Deterrence and Social NormsThe Case of Germany
For a long time, it has been the declared aim in many countries to fight tax evasion in all its dif-ferent manifestations, from undeclared work by cleaners and gardeners in private households to tax evasion in the international capital markets. This study focuses on the phenomenon of unde-clared work and the case of Germany, presenting the most comprehensive analysis of tax non-compliance for Germany to date, based on surveys conducted by the Rockwool Foundation.
Features 7 Comprehensive overview of the structure and size of the undeclared economy in Germa-ny 7 Special focus on the relationship between deterrence and social norms on such activi-ties 7 Presents results from several series of survey interviews
Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Defining and Measur-ing Undeclared Work.- 3 The Size of the German Shadow Economy and Tax Morale According to Various Methods and Definitions.- 4 Deterrence in Germany: A Primer.- 5 Design of the Survey.- 6 The Incidence of Undeclared Work.- 7 The Extent of Undeclared Work in Germany 2001 - 2007.- 8 The Impact of Deterrence on Undeclared Work.- 9 The Impact of Tax Policy on Undeclared Work.- 10 The Impact of Social Norms on Undeclared Works.- 11 Conclusions.- 12 Appendix.
Fields of interestEconomic Policy; Public Finance & Economics
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2012 . 200 p . 8 illus . Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-3-540-87400-3
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R. Kay, San Fancisco, CA, USA
Managing Creativity in Science and Hi-TechAddressing the issues unique to managers of creative technical staff, this guide reflects not only Ronald Kay’s long experience observing and teaching successful management techniques, but also treats the expanding challenges due to increasingly globally-based projects and staff.
Features 7 Distills key insights from Kay’s long and multi-faceted career in R D management, includ-ing differences between academic research and corporate labs 7 Synthesizes techniques to meet the unique challenges managing creative technical innovators 7 Analyzes specific details of managing projects, departments or small en-terprises, and global projects with multi-cultural aspects 7 New coverage includes a chapter on the global impact of high-tech enterprises and material on foundational and government funding and the influence of the Internet
Contents Introduction.- Outline.- Is there a Need to Manage Creative People?.- Managing your Own Work.- Qualifications of Managers.- Managing a Project.- Managing a Department or Small Enterprise.- Managing Creative People in the High-Tech Environment.- Evaluation of Research and Development.- Administrative Skills.- Start-ing a New Enterprise or New Project.- Financing Creativity.- Organizational Culture.- Impact of National Culture.- What the Behavioral Sciences Have to Offer.- Management Training Opportuni-ties.- Recommended Reading.
Fields of interestR & D/Technology Policy; Job Careers in Science and Engineering; Business/Management Science, general
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2nd ed . 2012 . 350 p . 20 illus . Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-24634-0
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R. Markovits, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA
Economic and Legal Concepts and Theories and the Economic Analysis of the U.S. and E.U. Law or Horizontal and Conglomerate Mergers, Vertical Mergers and their Sugorrates, and Joint VenturesVolume I
Contents Introduction to This Study: This Study’s Cover-age and Distinctive Features.- Introduction to Part I: Basic Concepts and Approaches.- Chapter 1: The “Correct” Definition of “The Impact of a Choice on Economic Efficiency”.- Chapter 2: The Components of the Difference Between a Firm’s Price and Conventional Marginal Costs and the Intermediate Determinants of the Intensity of Quality-and-Variety-Increasing-Investment Com-petition.- Chapter 3: The Definitions of “Monopo-lizing Conduct,” “Attempts to Monopolize,” and “Exclusionary Abuses”.- Chapter 4: The Conduct-Coverage of, Tests of Legality Promulgated by, and Defenses (U.S. Spelling) or Defences (British Spelling) Recognized by U.S. Antitrust Law and E.C./E.U. Competition law.- Chapter 5: The Categories of Economic-Efficiency Gains Whose Generation by Business Conduct Respectively Are and Are Not Relevant to the Conduct’s Antitrust Legality.- Chapter 6: The Inevitable Arbitrariness of Market Definitions and the Unjustifiability of Market-Oriented Antitrust Analyses.- Chapter 7: Economic and Antitrust Markets: Their Abstract Definition, Their Delimitability, and the Methods That Have Been Proposed and Used to Identify Concrete Exemplars. [...]
Fields of interestEconomic Policy; Public Law
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2012 . X, 1200 p . 8 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-24306-6
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A. Meier, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
eDemocracy & eGovernmentStages of a Democratic Knowledge Society
The reference book reviews and presents system-atically the use of Internet in administration and politics. A process-oriented layer model defines the options of exchange and participation for all claim groups covering these topics: eAssistance, eProcurement, eService, eContracting, eSettle-ment, eCollaboration, eDemocracy, and eCom-munity. Case studies show practical applications in industry, administration and research. The book is well suited for students in Business, Econom-ics and Political Sciences courses as well as for practitioners interested in the opportunities of digital exchange and participation in the knowl-edge society.
Features 7 Up-to-date survey of eGovernment and eDemocracy topics 7 A process-oriented model leveraging web-based services and participa-tion 7 Case studies provide insights into govern-mental applications
Contents eGov Framework.- eAssistance.- eProcurement.- eService.- eContracting.- eSettlement.- eCollabo-ration.- eDemocracy.- eCommunity.- Knowledge Society.
Fields of interestBusiness Information Systems; Political Science, general
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Original German edition published with title „ eDemocracy eGovernment . Entwicklungsstufen einer demokratischen Wissensgesellschaft“
2012 . X, 200 p . 80 illus ., 79 in color . Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-3-642-24493-3
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B. R. Scott, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, USA
CapitalismIts Origins and Evolution as a System of Governance
Two systems of governance, capitalism and de-mocracy, prevail in the world today.
Features 7 Offers a thought-provoking analysis of capital-ism, democracy and development 7 Explains past, current and future economic problems in capitalist societies 7 Comprehensive in scope
Contents The Globalization of Markets and the Resilience of Capitalist Democracies: Observable Trends and Explanatory Theory: Globalization and Income Convergence.- The Political Economy of Capital-ism.- Capitalism, Democracy and Inequality. Creating Capitalism, with or Without Democracy: Creating Capitalism in Europe.- Creating Capital-ism and Democracy in the United States: The Symbiosis of Two Systems of Governance (1630-1830).- Creating Capitalism in Latin America. Barriers to Development in Capitalist Democra-cies: One Country-Two Systems: The Case of Italy- One Country - Two Systems: The United States (1878-1970).- Capitalism and Democracy in the US (1830-1930): Antagonistic Symbiosis. Catch-Up Strategies Post-World War II: Import Substitution.- Neo-Mercantilism.- The Washing-ton Consensus. „Antagonistic Symbiosis“ in a Contemporary Context: Latin American Reform and Instability.- Capitalism and Democracy in the US (1970-2006): Liberalization and Inequality.- Conclusions.- Implications.
Fields of interestDevelopment Economics; Economic Systems; Eco-nomic Growth
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2012 . XXXVI, 672 p . 69 illus . Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1878-8
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S. Bridges, C. McGrath, T. L. Whitehill, University of Hong Kong, China (Eds)
Problem-Based Learning in Clinical Educationthe Next Generation
Contents Part I Introduction.- 1. Learning Theories and Problem-based Learning.- Part II Investigating the Achievement in Student Learning Outcomes in PBL Programmes.- 2. A Backward Glance, the Forward Gaze: Evaluation in Problem-based Courses.- 3. Comparisons in Basic Science Learn-ing Outcomes between Students in PBL and Traditional Dental Curricula at the Same Dental School.- 4. Experiences from Two Swedish Speech and Language Pathology Education Programmes Using Different Approaches to Problem-based Learning.- 5. The Influence of Two PBL Curricula Contexts on First-year Students’ Understandings of PBL, Approaches to Learning and Outcomes.- 6. Learning Styles and Academic Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study on the Impact of a Problem-based Learning Curriculum.- Part III Researching New Technologies for PBL Curriculum Design.- 7. Multimodality in Problem-based Learning (PBL): An International Ethnography.- 8. The Changing Face of Problem-based Learning: Social network-ing and Interprofessional Collaboration.- 9. Effects of Video Triggers on the PBL Process.- Part IV Exploring ‘Inside’ the PBL Tutorial Process.- 10. Japanese First-year PBL Students’ Learning Processes: A Classroom Discourse Analysis.- 11. Sounds of Silence: Examining Silence in Problem-based Learning (PBL) in Asia.- 12. Getting on with Each Other: PBL Group Dynamics and Func-tion.- 13. PBL Tutorials in a Hybrid Curriculum: Opportunities and Challenges.- Part V Conclu-sion. [...]
Fields of interestProfessional and Vocational Education; Medical Education; Learning and Instruction
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2012 . XXIV, 248 p . 3 illus . (Innovation and Change in Professional Education, Volume 8) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2514-0
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G. Brousseau, University of Bordeaux, France; V. Warfield, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Teaching Fractions through Situations: a Fundamental ExperimentThis work presents one of the original and funda-mental experiments of Didactique, a research pro-gram whose underlying tenet is that Mathematics Education research should be solidly based on sci-entific observation. Here the observations are of a series of adventures that were astonishing for both the students and the teachers: the reinvention of fractions and of decimal numbers in a sequence of lessons and situations that permitted the students to construct the concepts for themselves. The book leads the reader through the highlights of the sequence‘s structure and some of the reasoning behind the lesson choices.
Features 7 Scientific observation serves as a basis for teaching and learning about fractions 7 Utilizes a constructivist methodology to teach about fractions--students are taught to construct their own knowledge 7 Introduces the Didactique model for Mathematics Education 7 Evidence-based examples and templates of the Didactique method are provided
Contents 1. The Adventure of the Students.- 2. Viewing the Adventure from the Perspective of Teachers and Researchers.- 3. Some Key Concepts and Terms from the Theory of Situations.- 4. The Setting for the Adventure.- 5. Description of the Center for Observation for Research in Mathematics Educa-tion.- 6. Conclusions and future directions.
Fields of interestMathematics Education; Applications of Mathe-matics; Mathematics, general
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2012 . Approx . 150 p . 15 illus . (Mathematics Education Library, Volume 60) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2714-4
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N. Ellerton, K. Clements, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA
Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861The Central Role of Cyphering Books
The focus of this book is the fundamental influ-ence of the cyphering tradition on mathematics education in North American colleges, schools, and apprenticeship training classes between 1607 and 1861. It is the first book on the history of North American mathematics education to be written from that perspective. The principal data source is a set of 207 handwritten cyphering books that have never previously been subjected to care-ful historical analysis.
Features 7 The largest set of original cyphering books ever assembled provides source material 7 Essentially rewrites the history of Mathematics Education in America as we know it 7 Rare photos of the original cyphering books included Places the ciphering tradition in mathematics education in historical and social context
Contents Preface.- Table of Contents.- List of Tables.- List of Figures.- Abstract.- Foreword (by Jeremy Kilpatrick).- 1. The Historical Challenge.- 2. Development of a Tradition.- 3. Translating the Cyphering-Book Tradition to North America.- 4. Formulating the Research Questions.- 5. The Prin-cipal Data Set.- 6. Ending a 600-Year Tradition: The Demise of the Cypering-Book Approach.- 7. Conclusions, and some Final Comments.- Refer-ences.- Appendices.
Fields of interestMathematics Education; History of Mathematical Sciences; Curriculum Studies
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S. Goggins, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; I. Jahnke, Umea University, Sweden (Eds)
CSCL at WorkCase Studies of Collaborative Learning at Work
This book is an edited volume of case studies ex-ploring the uptake and use of computer supported collaborative learning in work settings. This book fills a significant gap in the literature. A number of existing works provide empirical research on col-laborative work practices (Lave & Wenger, 1987; Davenport, 2005), the sharing of information at work (Brown & Duguid, 2000), and the develop-ment of communities of practice in workplace settings (Wenger, 1998).
Features 7 Each chapter presents a case study for some element of CSCL at work 7 Research questions clearly delineated and answered within the case studies 7 Bridges the gap between CSCL and CSCW 7 Chapters represent presentations at the CSCW conference, after undergoing substantial revision and reworking
Contents Introduction to discourse on transforming K-12 learning by feeding ideas from CSCL at work.- Conceptual Framework for CSCL at work.- How to apply these case studies for radical workplace learning.- Case Study: Petex.- Case Study: Facebook Corporate Policy.- Case Study: Pivotal Decisions.- Case Study: Mammography.- Case Study: WoW and Informal Learning.- Case Study: Rural Technology Workers.- Case Study: Nurturing Learning Communities.- Case Study: ePortfolio System Administrator.- New Challenges for Researchers.
Fields of interestEducational Technology; Computers and Educa-tion; Learning and Instruction
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2012 . Approx . 300 p . 25 illus . (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series, Volume 14) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1739-2
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S. D. Harrison, Griffith University, QLD, Australia; G. F. Welch, University of London, UK; A. Adler, University of Nipissing, ON, Canada (Eds)
Perspectives on Males and Singing“Since singing is so good a thing,I wish all men would learne to sing” (William Byrd, 1588) Over the centuries, there has been reluctance among boys and men to become involved in some forms of singing. Perspectives on Males and Singing tackles this conundrum head-on as the first aca-demic volume to bring together leading thinkers and practitioners who share their insights on the involvement of males in singing. The authors share research that analyzes the axiomatic male disinclination to sing, and give strategies designed to engage males more successfully in performing vocal music emphasizing the many positive effects it can have on their lives. Inspired by a meeting at the Australian symposium ‘Boys and Voices’, which focused on the engagement of boys in sing-ing, the volume includes contributions from lead-ing authorities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States and Europe.
Features 7 The first book to provide insight into the involvement of males in singing 7 Contains an extensive collection of articles 7 Includes the combined perspectives of both researchers and practitioners in understanding male participation in singing
Contents I Overview .- II singing in Formal Contexts .- III Singing in Informal and Community Contexts .- IV Singing in Popular Contexts .- V Practitioner Reflections .- Index.
Fields of interestArts Education
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2012 . XIV, 358 p . 33 illus . in color . (Landscapes: the Arts, Aesthetics, and Education, Volume 10) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2659-8
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P. Isaias, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal; D. Ifenthaler, University of Mannheim, Germany; Kinshuk, Athabasca Univeristy, AB, Canada; D. G. Sampson, University of Piraeus, Greece; J. M. Spector, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (Eds)
Towards Learning and Instruction in Web 3.0Advances in Cognitive and Educational Psychology
Contents -1. SQAR: An Annotation-Based Study Process to Enhance the Learner‘s Personal Learning.-2. Integrating Digital Games into School Curricu-lum: A Field Experiment in Math Education.-3. The Need of Full-Featured Web-Based Forma-tive Assessment In a Medical PBL-Curriculum: Students‘, Lecturers‘ and Theory‘s View.-4. The Stringprinter: First Steps Toward Child-Friendly Fabrication Devices.-5. Beyond Playing with Lego Bricks: Modeling Interaction between Behavioral Artifacts.-6. Collaborative Language Learning as a Device Independent Application.-7. Epistemo-logical Beliefs and Ill-Defined Problem-Solving in Solo and Duo Contexts.-8. Aligning Technologies and the Curriculum: A Snapshot of Academic Practice.-9. Real World, Student Selectable Data for Education – Learning Graph Algorithms.-10. E-Mentoring in Vocational Teacher Education.-11. An Architecture for Dynamic Student Model-ling of Learning Styles in Learning Systems and its Application for Adaptivity.-12. Individual Differences in Different Level Mental Rotation Tasks: An Eye Movement Study.-13. Assessing the Effictiveness of Prompts for Self-regulated Learn-ing.-14. Assessment of Motivation in Gaming Based E-Learning.-15. A Creation of the Message Transformation from Movie into Information Design. [...]
Fields of interestEducational Technology; Cognitive Psychology; Educational Psychology
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2012 . XVI, 364 p . 48 illus . Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1538-1
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L. Miller, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK; C. Dalli, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; M. Urban, University of East London, UK (Eds)
Early Childhood Grows UpTowards a Critical Ecology of the Profession
Contents SECTION 1: Professionalism in Local and Cross National Contexts: towards a Critical Ecology of the Profession.- 1. Early Childhood Grows up: towards a Critical Ecology of the Profes-sion.- 2. Relationships, Reflexivity and Renewal: Professional Practice in Action in an Australian Children’s Centre.- 3. Leading and Managing in an Early Years Setting in England.- 4. Acting as a Pro-fessional in a Finnish Early Childhood Education Context.- 5. The Uncertain Expert: a Case Study from Germany.- 6. A Constant Juggle for Balance: a Day in the Life of a New Zealand Kindergarten Teacher.- 7. Working with a Democratic Cur-riculum: the Swedish Case Study.- SECTION 2 International Perspectives on Professionalism.- 8. Radical Reconstructions? Early Childhood Work-force Profiles in Changing European ECEC Sys-tems.- 9. Childcare Professionalism in Flanders: an inside-outside Perspective.- 10. A Need, a Desire, a Shared Responsibility: Professional Development for a New Public Education.- 11. A Profession Speaking – and Thinking – for Itself.
Fields of interestChildhood Education; Teaching and Teacher Edu-cation; International and Comparative Education
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2012 . 195 p . (International perspectives on early childhood education and development, Volume 6) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2717-5
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L. Rowan, Griffith University, Gold Coast,QLD, Australia; C. Bigum, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (Eds)
Transformative Approaches to New Technologies and Student Diversity in Futures Oriented ClassroomsFuture Proofing Education
Contents List of contributors.- Part 1.- Chapter 1: Educa-tional Futures: technologies, schools, and diverse learners: Leonie Rowan.- Chapter 2: Schools and computers: tales of a digital romance: Chris Bigum.- Chapter 3: Edges, exponentials educa-tion: disenthralling the digital: Chris Bigum.- Chapter 4: Educated hope, modest ambition and school based equity reforms: possibilities and perspectives for change: Leonie Rowan.- Part 2: Chapter 5: Relationship centred schooling and knowledge producing schools: Carmel McGrath, Leonie Rowan.- Chapter 6: Empowering students as knowledge builders: Jan van Aalst and Carol K.K. Chan.- Chapter 7: Changing spaces, changing places: Helena Gillespie and Rob Walker.- Chapter 8: Teaching learning: tales from the ampersand: Pam Hook.- Chapter 9 : Making scissors and paper rock: Old world technologies for re-engaging students in mathematics classrooms: Margaret Marshman Peter Grootenboer.- Chapter 10: Swimming between the flags: The Floating World project: Craig Smith.- Chapter 11: Whose educational futures? Widening the debate: Mary Ulicksak and Keri Facer.- Chapter 12: Feedback clickers in plenary lectures: a new tool for forma-tive assessment?: Rune Krumsvik.- Chapter 13: Imagining futures: Leonie Rowan.- Index: Sub-ject.- Index: Names.
Fields of interestEducational Technology; Sociology of Education; Literacy
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2012 . 200 p . 21 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2641-3
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N. M. Seel, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany (Ed .)
Encyclopedia of the Sciences of LearningOver the past century, educational psychologists and researchers have posited many theories to ex-plain how individuals learn, i.e. how they acquire, organize and deploy knowledge and skills.
Features 7 The first encyclopedia covering all sectors, par-adigms and movements of the sciences of learning from their origins through the present 7 Contri-butions from a wide variety of leading researchers in a wide variety of fields 7 Provides up-to-date, broad and authoritative coverage of the specific terms used in the sciences of learning and its related fields, including relevant areas of educa-tion and computer science 7 An indispensable reference for scientists, educators, students, and researchers active in understanding learning and the learning sciences
Fields of interestLearning and Instruction; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Educational Technology
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2012 . 4500 p . 100 illus . (In 7 volumes, not available separately) 7 $3400.00ISBN 978-1-4419-1427-9
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A. Sriprakash, University of Western Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Pedagogies for DevelopmentThe Politics and Practice of Child-Centred Education in India
Pedagogies for Development takes a sociological approach to examine the introduction of child-centred education in contemporary Indian policy and school contexts.
Features 7 Opens out the much needed critical discussion about the politicisation of pedagogy in interna-tional and national education policies and pro-grams 7 Makes an important contribution to the emerging body of qualitative sociological research in education development 7 Analyses the ways in which rapid and uneven economic expansion in India shapes discourses of education, development and poverty reduction
Contents Introduction by the Series Editors; Rupert Maclean.- Acknowledgments.- List of Tables and Boxes.- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations.- 1. Introduction: Pedagogy and Development.- 2. Researching Pedagogic Reform.- 3. The Political Project of Child-centred Education in India.- 4. Education Reform in Karnataka: Two Pedagogies for Development.- 5. On Being a Teacher: Work Stories in Contexts of Change.- 6. Educating the Rural Child.- 7. Principles of Instruction.- 8. Nali Kali at Mallige Primary School.- 9. Learner-Centred teaching at Kamala Primary School.- 10. Child-centred Pedagogies and the Promise of Democratic Schooling.- Appendix: Notes on Caste.- Index.
Fields of interestInternational and Comparative Education; Peda-gogic Psychology; Educational Policy and Politics
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2012 . X, 155 p . 3 illus . (Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Volume 16) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2668-0
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V. S. Ajaev, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA
Interfacial Fluid MechanicsA Mathematical Modeling Approach
Interfacial Fluid Mechanics: A Mathematical Modeling Approach provides an introduction to mathematical models of viscous flow used in rapidly developing fields of microfluidics and microscale heat transfer. The basic physical ef-fects are first introduced in the context of simple configurations and their relative importance in typical microscale applications is discussed. Then, several configurations of importance to microfluidics, most notably thin films/droplets on substrates and confined bubbles, are discussed in detail. Topics from current research on electroki-netic phenomena, liquid flow near structured solid surfaces,evaporation/condensation, and surfactant phenomena are discussed in the later chapters.
Features 7 Discusses mathematical models in the context of actual applications such as electrowet-ting 7 Includes unique material on fluid flow near structured surfaces and phase changephe-nomena 7 Shows readers how to solve modeling problems related to microscale multiphase flows
Contents Basic Phenomena and Applications to Thin Films.- Coating flows and contact line models.- Bubbles and film drainage.- Flows in the presence of electric charges and fields.- Flows near structured surfaces.- Phase change at interfaces.- Flows with surfactants.-Selected Definitions and Theorems from Thermodynamics.- MATLAB Codes.
Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Surfaces and Inter-faces, Thin Films; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
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2012 . X, 210 p . 98 illus . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1340-0
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C. Baniotopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; C. Borri, University of Florence, Italy; T. Stathopoulos, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada (Eds)
Environmental Wind Engineering and Design of Wind Energy StructuresThe book presents a state-of-the-art in environ-mental aerodynamics and the structural design of wind energy support structures, particularly from a modern computational perspective. Examples include real-life applications dealing with pol-lutant dispersion in the building environment, pedestrian-level winds, comfort levels, relevant legislation and remedial measures.
Features 7 State-of-the-art material not available in other books 7 Design for sound and safe buildings almost pollutant-free 7 Promotes wind energy applications with proper structural design in seismic and non-seismic areas
Contents T. Stathopoulos: Introduction to environmental aerodynamics.- T. Stathopoulos: Applications of environmental aerodynamics.- B. Blocken: Computational wind engineering. Theory and ap-plications.- A. Zasso, P. Schito: Aero-servo-elastic design of wind turbines: numerical and wind tunnel modeling contribution.- P. Schaumann et al.: Support structures of wind energy convert-ers.- C. C. Baniotopoulos et al.: Topics of the design of tubular steel wind turbine towers.- C. Borri, P. Biagnini, E. Marion: Large wind turbines in earthquake areas: structural analyses, design/construction and in-situ testing.
Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Renewable and Green Energy; Building Construction
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2011 . 358 p . 201 illus . Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0952-6
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A. Bertram, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Magdeburg, Germany
Elasticity and Plasticity of Large DeformationsAn Introduction
Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics is a rapidly growing field of research. Since the last edition of this book, many important results in this field have been published. This new edition refers to the most important results. The part on hyperelas-tic models and anisotropic yield criteria has been enlarged and an outlook on Material Plasticity has been added.
Features 7 Up to date introduction to the difficult topic on Non-linear Elasticity Finite Plasticity 7 Thor-oughly based on physical and mathematical reason 7 Avoiding common intuitive approaches
Contents Introduction.- Mathematical Preparation.- Kine-matics.- Balance Laws.- The Principles of Material Theory.- Internal Constraints.- Elasticity.- Hyper-elasticity.- Solutions.- Inelasticity.- Plasticity.- Ref-erences.- Index.
Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials
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Y. Bestaoui Sebbane, University of Evry, France
Lighter than Air RobotsGuidance and Control of Autonomous Airships
Contents 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Aerial robotics.- 1.2 Outline of the book.- 2 Modeling.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Kinematics.- 2.2.1 Euler angles.- 2.2.2 Euler parameters.- 2.3 Dynamics.- 2.3.1 Mass Charac-teristics.- 2.3.2 6 DOF Dynamics : Newton-Euler Approach.- 2.3.3 6 DOF Dynamics : Lagrange Approach.- 2.3.4 Translational Dynamics ..- 2.4 Aerology Characteristics.- 2.4.1 Wind Pro-file.- 2.4.2 Down burst.- 2.5 Conclusions.- 3 Mission Planning.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Flight Planning.- 3.3 Motion Planning Algorithms Re-view.- 3.3.1 Overall Problem description.- 3.3.2 Problem Types.- 3.4 Planning with differential constraints.- 3.4.1 Roadmap algorithm.- 3.4.2 Artificial Potential Methods.- 3.4.3 Sampling based trajectory planning.- 3.4.4 Decoupled Trajectory Planning.- 3.4.5 The Finite State Mo-tion Model: The Maneuver Automaton.- 3.4.6 Mathematical Programming.- 3.4.7 Receding Horizon Control.- 3.4.8 Reactive Planning.- 3.4.9 Probabilistic Roadmap Methods: PRM.- 3.4.10 Rapidly Expanding Random Tree (RRT).- 3.4.11 Guided Expansive Search Trees.- 3.5 Planning with Uncertain Winds.- 3.5.1 Receding Hori-zon Approach.- 3.5.2 Markov Decision Process Approach.- 3.5.3 Chance constrained predictive control under stochastic uncertainty.- 3.6 Plan-ning in Strong Winds.- 3.7 Task Assignment.- 3.8 Conclusions.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Trajectory Generation in Hover.- 4.2.1 Trim Trajecto-ries.- 4.2.2 Under-actuation at Hover.- 4.3 Lateral planning in cruising flight. [...]
Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Information Systems and Communication Service; Aerospace Techno-logy and Astronautics
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2012 . XX, 252 p . 17 illus . (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 58) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2662-8
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D. Breysse, University Bordeaux 1, Talence, France (Ed .)
Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and Combined TechniquesState-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 207-INR
Features 7 State-of-the-art in non-destructive assessment and evaluation (NDE) 7 Focus on comple-mentary combinations of techniques to improve assessment 7 Concentrates on requirements for the appropriate and effective use of NDE
Contents List of contributors.- Foreword.- 1. Non destruc-tive assessment of concrete structures: usual combinations of techniques.- 2. Presentation of common non destructive techniques.- 2.1 Ultrasonic through transmission.- 2.2. Ultrasonic-echo;2.3. Surface Waves methods.- 2.4. Impact-Echo.- 2.5. Impulse response.- 2.6. Acoustic Emission.- 2.7. Ground penetrating radar.- 2.8. Capacitive technique.- 2.9. Electrical resistivity measurement.- 2.10. Infrared thermography.- 2.11. Radiography.- 2.12. Rebound hammer.- 2.13. Pull-out testing.- 3. Estimation of on-site compressive strength of concrete.- 4. Control of thickness/dimensions of pavements, foundations, elements and piles.- 5. Assessment of bonding, delamina-tion and interfaces.- 6. Localization of grouting faults in post-tensioned concrete structures.- 7. Rupture of prestressing cables.- 8. Non destructive assessment of concrete structures: combination of techniques for addressing new challenges.- Key-word index.
Fields of interestBuilding Materials; Structural Materials; Building Repair and Maintenance
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2012 . 250 p . (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports, Volume 1) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2735-9
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H. D. Bui, Ecole Polytechnique, LMS, Palaiseau, France
Imaging the Cheops PyramidContents Introduction.- Preface Marc Albouy.- On the Cheops pyramid studies.- Historical context of the studies.- The mystery of the unknown Chamber.- What we know and do not know in the pyramid.- The Petrie sequence and the puzzle of stones .- Herodotus or Saurenon.- Microgravity in Geomechanics.- A high precision balance.- Aus-cultation of sites.- The limitations of auscultation.- Inverse problems and the butterfly effect.- The working conditions in the Cheops operation.- The blind test.- Density images by microgravity.- The second solar boat discovery.- The measurement campaign in the pyramid site.- Measurement results near the King’s Chamber structure.- The low mean density 2.05 T/m3 of the pyramid.- In-terstices and voids.- Direct computation of gravity due to a cavity.- Inversion of gravity data for find-ing cavities near the chambers.- Some Mathemat-ics of the inversion.- Imaging the pyramid with microgravity measurements.- Three-dimensional meshes of the pyramid.- Results on the imaging of the surface density.- The Densitogram.- Raising the density.- Virtual reconstruction of the pyra-mid.- The Hölscher ramp and the steps of the con-struction.- Macroscopic and microscopic points of view.- The densitogram and the Borchardt pyramid.- The Houdin internal ramp tunnel.- The mystery of the King’s tomb.- Golden number and intertwined Spirals.- Appendix.- Filling the cornices.- True density and mean density.- Com-parison with observations.- Notes.- Bibliography.- Permissions and Acknoledgments.- Index.- About the Author.
Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Optimization; Architectural History and Theory
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2012 . XXII, 84 p . 39 illus . in color . (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 182) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2656-7
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O. Castillo, Tijuana Institute of Technology, Mexico
Type-2 Fuzzy Logic in Intelligent Control ApplicationsWe describe in this book, hybrid intelligent systems based mainly on type-2 fuzzy logic for intelligent control. Hybrid intelligent systems combine several intelligent computing paradigms, including fuzzy logic, and bio-inspired optimiza-tion algorithms, which can be used to produce powerful automatic control systems. The book is organized in three main parts, which contain a group of chapters around a similar subject. The first part consists of chapters with the main theme of theory and design algorithms, which are basically chapters that propose new models and concepts, which can be the basis for achiev-ing intelligent control with interval type-2 fuzzy logic. The second part of the book is comprised of chapters with the main theme of evolutionary optimization of type-2 fuzzy systems in intelligent control with the aim of designing optimal type-2 fuzzy controllers for complex control problems in diverse areas of application, including mobile robotics, aircraft dynamics systems and hardware implementations.
Features 7 Recent research in Type-2 Fuzzy Logic in Intel-ligent Control Applications 7 Presents important applications of the Type-2 Fuzzy Logic 7 Written by a leading expert in the field
Contents Part I: Basic Concepts and Theory.- Part II Evo-lutionary Optimization of Type-2 Fuzzy Systems for Intelligent Control.- Part III Bio-Inspired Optimization of Type-2 Fuzzy Sys-tems in Intel-ligent Control.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
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2012 . 300 p . (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 272) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-24662-3
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S. Chakraborty, J. Eberspächer, TU Munich, Germany (Eds)
Advances in Real-Time SystemsThis volume contains the lectures given in honor to Georg Färber as tribute to his contributions in the area of real-time and embedded systems.
Features 7 Covers a wide range of aspects, like robot or automotive vision systems or medical as-pects 7 A tribute to Georg Faerber
Contents Theoretical Foundations.- System Behaviour Models with Discrete and Dense Time.- Temporal Uncertainties in Cyber-Physical Systems.- Large-Scale Linear Computations With Dedicated Real-Time.- Architectures Interface-based Design of Real-Time Systems.- The Logical Execution Time Paradigm.- Connecting Theory and Practise.- Im-proving the Precision of WCET Analysis by Input Constraints and Model-derived Flow Constraints.- Reconciling Compilation and Timing Analysis.- System Level Performance Analysis for Real-Time Multi-Core and Network Architectures.- Trust-worthy Real-Time Systems.- Predictably Flexible Real-time Scheduling.- Innovative Application Domains.- Detailed visual recognition of road scenes for guiding autonomous vehicles.- System architecture for future driver assistance based on stereo vision.- As Time Goes By: Research on L4-Based Real-Time Systems.- A Real-Time Capable Virtualized Information and Communi-cation Technology Infrastructure for Automotive Systems.- Robot Basketball –A New Challenge For Real-Time Control.- FlexRay Static Segment Scheduling.- Real-Time Knowledge for Coopera-tive Cognitive Automobiles.
Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Com-puter Communication Networks; Multimedia Information Systems
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2012 . VIII, 336 p . 144 illus ., 55 in color . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-24348-6
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E. den Ouden, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
Innovation DesignCreating Value for People, Organizations and Society
Innovation Design presents an approach to designing shared value for businesses, non-profit organizations, end-users and society. The societal and economic challenges we are currently facing – such as the aging population, energy scarcity and environmental issues – are not just threats but are also great opportunities for organizations. Innova-tion Design shows how organizations can contrib-ute to the process of generating value for society by finding true solutions to these challenges. And at the same time it describes how they can capture value for themselves in business ecosystems that care for both people and planet.
Features 7 Uses many examples of projects and innova-tions to illustrate the challenges and solutions in designing new business models and business eco-systems 7 Provides practical methods and tools that can be applied to an organisation straight-away 7 Shows how organisations can capture value for themselves in a business ecosystem that cares for people and the planet at the same time
Contents 1. Innovating in the Age of Transformation.- 2. Creating Value with New Value Propositions.- 3. Designing New Business Models and Ecosystems.
Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Management/Business for Professio-nals; Professional and Vocational Education
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2012 . XII, 198 p . 62 illus ., 32 in color . With online files/update . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2267-8
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M. Fremond, F. Maceri, University of Rome “Tor Vergata“, Italy (Eds)
Mechanics, Models and Methods in Civil Engineering“Mechanics, Models and Methods in Civil Engi-neering” collects leading papers dealing with ac-tual Civil Engineering problems. The approach is in the line of the Italian-French school and there-fore deeply couples mechanics and mathematics creating new predictive theories, enhancing clarity in understanding, and improving effectiveness in applications. The authors of the contributions collected here belong to the Lagrange Laboratory, an European Research Network active since many years. This book will be of a major interest for the reader aware of modern Civil Engineering.
Features 7 Latest research on Mechanics, Models and Methods in Civil Engineering 7 Recouples me-chanics and mathematics creating new predictive theories, enhancing clarity in understanding, and improving effectiveness in Civil Engineering appli-cations 7 Written by leading experts in the field
Contents From the content: Adjustable Measures for the Safeguard of Monuments.- Statics of Bodies Made of a Compressionally Rigid No Tension Mate-rial.- Stress State for Heavy Masonry Panels with Openings.- Homogenization of Flat and Thin Linearly Elastic Masonries.- Engineering the Ru-ins of Constructions.- Finite Element Analysis of the Initiation of Landslides with a Non-Isothermal Multiphase Model.- Dissipation and Thermoelas-tic Coupling Associated with Fatigue of Materials.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
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2012 . 520 p . (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, Volume 61) Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-3-642-24637-1
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E. Garbolino, MINES Paris Tech, CRC, Sophia Antipolis, FranceM. Tkiouat, Université Mohammed V - Agdal, Rabat, Morocco; N. Yankevich, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus; D. Lachtar, MINES ParisTech, Sophia Antipolis, France (Eds)
Transport of Dangerous GoodsMethods and Tools for Reducing the Risks of Accidents and Terrorist Attack
Contents DGT and Biophysical Vulnerability of the Territo-ry: Contribution to GIS and Dangerous Phenom-ena Simulations Software.- Legislative Context and Governance Principles for Dangerous Goods Transportation (DGT) Integrated Risk Manage-ment.- Technical and Functional Standards to Provide a High Quality Service for Dangerous Good Transport on Road.- Dangerous Goods Transportation and Risk Management Project: a Cost-Benefit Analysis Approach. [...]
Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Transportation; Safety in Chemistry, Dangerous Goods
Target groupsGraduate
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Hardcover2012 . 340 p . 40 illus . (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, Volume) 7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-94-007-2683-3
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I. Georgescu, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Possibility Theory and the RiskThe book deals with some of the fundamental issues of risk assessment in grid computing envi-ronments. The book describes the development of a hybrid probabilistic and possibilistic model for assessing the success of a computing task in a grid environment
Features 7 Theoretical fundations of a new developed hy-brid probabilistic/possibilistic models for risk as-sessment in grid computing environments 7 The book addresses to economists, computer scientists, engineers and all people interested in the applica-tions of possibility theory 7 Written by leading experts int the field
Contents Introduction.- Generalities on fuzzy sets.- Pos-sibilistic indicators.- Possibilistic risk aversion.- Expected utility operators and possibilistic risk aversion.- Multidimensional possibilistic risk aversion.- Risk aversion with mixed parameters.- Credibility theory.- Concluding remarks.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
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G. Gogu, Clermont University, IFMA, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Structural Synthesis of Parallel RobotsPart 4: Other Topologies with Two and Three Degrees of Freedom
Contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- List of abbre-viations and notations.- 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Terminology.- 1.1 Links, joints and kinematic chains.- 1.2 Serial, parallel and hybrid robots.- 1.2 Methodology of structural synthesis.- 1.2.1 New formulae for mobility, connectivity, redundancy and overconstraint of parallel robots.- 1.2.2 Evolutionary morphology approach.- 1.2.3 Types of parallel robots with respect to motion coupling.- 2 Parallel mechanisms with cylindrical motion of the moving platform.- 2.1 T1R1-type parallel mechanisms with coupled cylindrical mo-tion.- 2.1.1 Overconstrained solutions.- 2.1.2 Non overconstrained solutions.- 2.2 T1R1-type parallel mechanisms with decoupled cylindrical mo-tion.- 2.2.1 Overconstrained solutions.- 2.2.2 Non overconstrained solutions.- 2.3 T1R1-type parallel mechanisms with uncoupled cylindrical motion.- 2.3.1 Overconstrained solutions.- 2.3.2 Non overconstrained solutions.- 2.4 Maximally regular parallel mechanisms with cylindrical motion.- 2.4.1 Overconstrained solutions.- 2.4.2 Non overconstrained solutions.- 3 Other T1R1-type parallel mechanisms.- 3.1 T1R1-type parallel mechanisms with coupled motions.- 3.1.1 Overconstrained solutions.- 3.1.2 Non overcon-strained solutions.- 3.2 T1R1-type parallel mecha-nisms with decoupled motions.- 3.2.1 Overcon-strained solutions.- 3.2.2 Non overconstrained solutions.- 3.3 T1R1-type parallel mechanisms with uncoupled motions. [...]
Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics; Mechanics
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2012 . XX, 628 p . (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 183) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-2674-1
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T. Gudehus, Hamburg, Germany; H. Kotzab, University of Bremen, Germany
Comprehensive LogisticsModern logistics comprises operative logistics, analytical logistics and management of logistic networks. Central task of operative logistics is the efficient supply of required goods at the right place within the right time.
Features 7 Reference for standard methods in logis-tics 7 Dictionary of terminology 7 Tables indexing performance and costs for planning and optimization 7 New chapter on Maritime Logistics 7 The practical applicability of the rules, strategies, algorithm and formula is proved by several examples
Contents Part I: Principles, Strategies and Organization.- Tasks and Aspects of Modern Logistics.- Orga-nization, Scheduling and Control.- Planning and Realization.- Potential Analysis.- Strategies.- Lo-gistic Costing and Controlling.- Logistic Pricing and Marketing.- Time Management.- Random Processes and Dynamic Forecasting.- Order Scheduling and Production Planning.- Inven-tory Management.- Logistics Units and Master Data.- Limit Performances and Queuing Effects.- Purchasing, Sales and Logistics.- Part II: Systems, Networks and Operations.- Logistic Networks and Systems.- Storage Systems.- Commissioning Systems.- Transport Systems.- Design of Logistic Halls.- Production Logistics.- Optimal Networks and Supply Chains.- Logistic Service Providers.- Maritime Logistics.- People and Logistics.
Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics; Organization/Planning
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2nd ed . 2012 . XX, 896 p . Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-24366-0
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T. V. Guy, Institute of Information Theory and Automation, Praha Czech Republic; M. Kárný, Institute of Information Theory and Automation, Praha, Czech Republic; D. Wolpert, NASA, Moffett Field, CA, USA (Eds)
Decision Making with Imperfect Decision MakersPrescriptive Bayesian decision making has reached a high level of maturity and is well-supported al-gorithmically. However, experimental data shows that real decision makers choose such Bayes-optimal decisions surprisingly infrequently, often making decisions that are badly sub-optimal. So prevalent is such imperfect decision-making that it should be accepted as an inherent feature of real decision makers living within interacting societies.
Features 7 Why and how can imperfection be coped with in real life 7 Proposes possible ways to ap-proaches suitable to addressing design of decision strategies for and by imperfect designers and deci-sion makers 7 Edited outcome of best contribu-tions to a NIPS’2010 workshop: “Decision Making with Imperfect Decision Makers” 7 Written by leading experts in the field
Contents 1 Bounded Rationality in Multiagent Systems Using Decentralized Metareasoning.- 2 On Support of Imperfect Bayesian Participants.- 3 Trading value and information in MDPs.- 4 Game theoretic modeling of pilot behavior during mid-air encounters.- 5 Scalable Negotiation Protocol based on Issue-Grouping for Highly Nonlinear Situation.- 6 The Social Ultimatum Game.- 7 Neu-roheuristics of Decision Making: from neuronal activity to EEG.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
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2012 . 210 p . (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 28) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-24646-3
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M. He, T.-M. Lu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA
Metal-Dielectric Interfaces in Gigascale ElectronicsThermal and Electrical Stability
Metal-dielectric interfaces are ubiquitous in mod-ern electronics. As advanced gigascale electronic devices continue to shrink, the stability of these interfaces is becoming an increasingly important issue that has a profound impact on the opera-tional reliability of these devices. In this book, the authors present the basic science underlying the thermal and electrical stability of metal-dielectric interfaces and its relationship to the operation of advanced interconnect systems in gigascale electronics.
Features 7 Presents a unified approach to understanding the diverse phenomena observed at metal-dielec-tric interfaces 7 Features fundamental consid-erations in the physics and chemistry of metal-dielectric interactions 7 Explores mechanisms of metal atom diffusion and metal ion drift in dielectrics 7 Provides keys to understanding the reliability in gigascale electronics 7 Focuses on a dynamic area of current research that is a founda-tion for future interconnect systems, memristors, and solid-state electrolyte devices
Contents Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Metal-Dielectric Dif-fusion Processes: Fundamentals.- 3. Experimental Techniques.- 4. Al-Dielectric Interfaces.- 5. Cu-Dielectric Interfaces.- 6. Barrier Metal-Dielectric Interfaces.- 7. Self-Forming Barriers. 8. Kinetics of Ion Drift.- 9. Time-Dependent Dielectric Break-down (TDDB) and Future Directions.
Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentati-on; Optical and Electronic Materials; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films
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2012 . 180 p . 121 illus ., 48 in color . (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 157) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1811-5
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T. Van der Lei, P. Herder, Y. Wijnia, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds)
Asset ManagementThe State of the Art in Europe from a Life Cycle Perspective
Features 7 Covers the current European state of the art in asset management 7 Supports readers in finding and selecting appropriate methods 7 Allows for quick assessment of the added value of the presented method or tool
Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction, by Telli van der Lei.- 2 Smart engineering assets through strategic integration: Seeing beyond the convention, by Jayantha P. Liyanage.- 3 A systems view on infrastructure asset management, by P. M. Herder, Y.C. Wijnia.- 4 Corporate Asset Management for Industrial Companies: An Integrated Business-driven Approach, by Kari Komonen, Helena Kortelainen and Minna Räikkönen.- 5 Flexible in-vestment planning and collaborative maintenance management, by Ville Ojanen, Lasse Hatinen, Timo Kärri, Tuomo Kässi, Markku Tuominen.- 6 Life Cycle Cost Analysis, by A. CrespoMárquez, C. Parra Márquez, J.F. Gómez Fernández, M. López Campos V. González Díaz.- 7 Asset performance assessment, by Aditya Parida.- 8 Maintenance Impact on Company Competitiveness Profit , by Basim Al-Najjar.- 9 Development of techniques to manage asset condition using new tools, by David Baglee, Michael Knowles and Chi-Yung Yau.- 10 Towards a research agenda for strategic engineer-ing asset management, by Telli van der Lei.
Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Innovation/Technology Management; Engineering Design
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2012 . 200 p . 100 illus . in color . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2723-6
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Z.-M. Huang, Tongji University, Shanghai, China; Y.-X. Zhou, University of Hong Kong, China
Strength of Fibrous Composites„Strength of Fibrous Composites“ addresses evalu-ation of the strength of a fibrous composite by us-ing its constituent material properties and its fiber architecture parameters. Having gone through the book, a reader is able to predict the progressive failure behavior and ultimate strength of a fibrous laminate subjected to an arbitrary load condi-tion in terms of the constituent fiber and matrix properties, as well as fiber geometric parameters. The book is useful to researchers and engineers working on design and analysis for composite materials. Dr. Zheng-Ming Huang is a professor at the School of Aerospace Engineering Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, China. Mr. Ye-Xin Zhou is a PhD candidate at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, China.
Features 7 Equip readers with skills to predict failure be-haviour and strengths of specific fibrous compos-ites 7 Employs models approved by World-wide Failure Exercise (WWFE) 7 Systematically explains author-developed bridging model
Contents Background. - Plastic Theories of Isotropic Me-dia.- Bridging Micromechanics Model.- Strength of Unidirectional Composites.- Strength of Multidirectional Laminates.- Computer Routine Implementation.
Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Cera-mics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Conti-nuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials
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Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press
2012 . 300 p . 109 illus . With online files/update . (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-22957-2
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N. Iwamoto, Honeywell Specialty Materials, Des Plaines, IL, USA; M. M. Yuen, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong; H. Fan, Philips Investment Co . Ltd ., Shanghai, China (Eds)
Molecular Modeling and Multiscaling Issues for Electronic Material ApplicationsContents Part I Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Methods: Uses for Property Understanding.- At-omistic Simulations of Microelectronic Materials: Prediction of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties.- Using Molecular Modeling Trending to Understand Dielectric Susceptibility.- Under-standing Cleaner Efficiency for BARC (“Bottom Anti-Reflective Coating”) After Plasma Etch in Dual Damascene Structures Through the Practical Use of Molecular Modeling Trends.- Part II. Large scale atomistic methods and scaling methods to understand mechanical failure in metals.- Roles of grain boundaries in the strength of metals by using atomic simulations.- Semi Emprical Low Cycle Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of Nano-structure Chip-To-Package Copper Interconnect Using Molecular Simulation.- Part III. Molecular scale modeling uses for Carbon Nanotube behav-ior.- Thermal conductivity of carbon nanotube under external mechanical stresses and moisture by molecular dynamics simulation.- Influence of Structural Parameters of Carbon Nanotubes on Their Thermal Conductivity – Numerical Assess-ment.- Part IV.Molecular methods to under-stand mechanical and physical properties.- The mechanical properties modeling of nano-scale materials by molecular dynamics. [...]
Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanoscale Science and Technology
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2012 . IX, 283 p . 194 illus . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1727-9
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R. Kountchev, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria; K. Nakamatsu, University of Hyogo, Kobe, Japan (Eds)
Advances in Reasoning-Based Image Processing Intelligent SystemsConventional and Intelligent Paradigms
The book puts special stress on the contemporary techniques for reasoning-based image processing and analysis: learning based image representa-tion and advanced video coding; intelligent image processing and analysis in medical vision systems; similarity learning models for image reconstruc-tion; visual perception for mobile robot motion control, simulation of human brain activity in the analysis of video sequences; shape-based invariant features extraction; essential of paraconsistent neural networks, creativity and intelligent rep-resentation in computational systems. The book comprises 14 chapters.
Features 7 Presents contemporary techniques for reasoning-based image processing and analy-sis 7 Overview of reasoning-based image pro-cessing intelligent systems 7 Written by leading experts in the field
Contents From the content: Performance analysis and comparison of the Dirac video codec with H.264/ MPEG-4, Part 10.- Linear and non-linear inverse pyramidal image representation: algorithms and applications.- Preserving data integrity of encoded medical images: the LAR compression frame-work.- Image Processing in medicine.- Attention in Image Sequences: Biology, Computational Models, and Applications.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)
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2012 . 430 p . (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 29) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-24692-0
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Y. M. Leroy, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, France; F. K. Lehner, University of Salzburg, Austria (Eds)
Mechanics of Crustal RocksThe mechanical behaviour of the earth‘s upper crust enters into a great variety of questions in different areas of the geological and geophysical sciences as well as in the more applied geotechni-cal disciplines. This volume presents a selection of papers from a CISM course in Udine on this topic. While each of these chapters will make for a useful contribution in its own right, the present bundle also illustrates, by way of examples, the variety of theoretical concepts and tools that are currently brought to bear on earth deformation studies, ranging from reviews of poroelastic field theory to micro-mechanical and homogenization studies, chemomechanics and interfacial stability theory of soluble solids under stress, and finally to an introduction to the finite element method.
Features 7 Comprehensive reviw of major topics on the mechanics of the upper crust 7 Help the reader to learn the topic from the basics 7 Addresses fundamental concepts which will always be rel-evant for current issues
Contents F.K. Lehner: A Review of the Linear Theory of Anisotropic Poroelastic Solids. - J.W. Rudnicki: Eshelby‘s Technique for Analyzing Inhomogene-ities in Geomechanics. - Y. Gueguen, M. Kacha-nov: Effective Elastic Properties of Cracked and Porous Rocks - an Overview. - J.L. Raphanel: 3D Morphology Evolution of Solid-Fluid Interfaces by Pressure Solution. - Y.M. Leroy: An Introduction to the Finite-Element Method for Linear and Non-linear Static Problems.
Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
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2012 . VIII, 240 p . 42 illus . (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 533) Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0938-0
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M. Leyton, Rutgers University, Busch Campus, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Process Grammar: The Basis of MorphologyThe Process Grammar has been applied by sci-entists and engineers in many disciplines such as medical diagnosis, geology, and computer-aided design. In this book Dr. Leyton examines Process Grammar as a component of the New Founda-tions to Geometry. Dr. Leyton begins the book with an introduction and background into Process Grammar.
Features 7 Describes over 30 new CAD operations that realize fundamentally important functional purposes of an object 7 Presents a new theory of biological morphology and manufacturing design 7 Shows the use of Process Grammar as a unification of biological morphology and vehicle design
Contents 1. Fundamental Theorem of Morphology.- 2. Gen-erative Theory of Shape.- 3. Process Grammar.- 4. Pair-Creation.- 5. Process-Theory of Parts (1).- 6. Process-Theory of Parts (2).- 7. The Inadequacy of Catastrophe Theory for Morphology.- 8. Interac-tive Singularity Theory.- 9 The Structure of Inter-action.- 10. Operators B and C in the Interactive Unfoldings of EA3 and EA-3.- 11 Operator π in the Interactive Unfoldings of EA3 and EA-3.- 12 Operators CC and [C(4)B] in the Interactive Unfoldings of EA3 and EA-3.- 13 Five-Fold Part-Formation Operators in the Symmetry-Restricted Interactive Unfoldings of EA5 and EA-5.
Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Computatio-nal Science and Engineering; Information Systems and Communication Service
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2012 . XVIII, 540 p . 339 illus . Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1814-6
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H. Lödding, Hamburg, Germany
Handbook of Manufacturing ControlFundamentals, description, configurationTranslated by: R. Rossi, Berlin, Germany
This first-time English publication of one of Ger-many’s leading manufacturing control handbooks provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, with detailed and easy to understand descriptions of numerous control techniques from Kanban to CONWIP to Backlog Control. Based on the proven funnel model and written for the industry, this book clearly illustrates how compa-nies can use manufacturing control to effectively improve on-time delivery, reduce inventories and cut down throughput times.
Features 7 Detailed and easy to understand descriptions of numerous control techniques from Kanban to CONWIP to Backlog Control Based on the proven funnel model Shows how companies can use manufacturing control to effectively improve on-time delivery, 7 Rreduce inventories and cut down throughput times
Contents Introduction.- Part A: Fundamentals of Manu-facturing Control.- Part B: Methods for Gen-erating Orders.- Part C: Methods for Releasing Orders.- Part D: Sequencing.- Part E: Controlling Capacities.- Part F: Configuring the Manufactur-ing Control.
Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools
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2012 . 580 p . 180 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-3-642-24457-5
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A. C. Luo, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, USA
Regularity and Complexity in Dynamical SystemsRegularity and Complexity in Dynamical Systems describes periodic and chaotic behaviors in dynamical systems, including continuous, discrete, impulsive,discontinuous, and switching systems. In traditional analysis, the periodic and chaotic behaviors in continuous, nonlinear dynamical sys-tems were extensively discussed even if unsolved. In recent years, there has been an increasing amount of interest in periodic and chaotic behav-iors in discontinuous dynamical systems because such dynamical systems are prevalent in engineer-ing. Usually,the smoothening of discontinuous dynamical system is adopted in order to use the theory of continuous dynamical systems.
Features 7 Illustrates new concepts and methodology in discontinuous dynamical systems 7 Uses dif-ferent ideas to describe complicated dynamical systems in real worlds 7 Discusses the mecha-nism of chaos and diffusion in impulsive sys-tems 7 Discusses strange attractor fragmentation and hidden mathematical structures 7 Contains intuitive illustrations and systematical descrip-tion 7 Has complete example demonstrations
Contents Nonlinear Continuous Dynamical Systems.- Nonlinear Discrete Dynamical Systems.- Chaos and Multifractality.- Complete Dynamics and Synchronization.- Switching Dynamical Systems.- Mapping Dynamics and Symmetry.- Appendix A. Linear Continuous Dynamical Systems.- Appen-dix B. Linear Discrete Dynamical Systems.
Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Complex Systems; Numerical and Computational Physics
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2012 . X, 489 p . 140 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1523-7
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E. Magrab, University of Maryland, Bethesda, MA, USA
Vibrations of Elastic SystemsApplications to MEMS and NEMS
Contents 1 Introduction.- 1.1 A Brief Historical Perspec-tive.- 1.2 Importance of Vibrations.- 1.3 Analysis of Vibrating Systems.- 1.4 About the Book.- 2 Spring-Mass Systems.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Some Preliminaries.- 2.2.1 A Brief Review of Sin-gle Degree-of-Freedom Systems.- 2.2.2 General Solution: Harmonically Varying Forcing.- 2.2.3 Power Dissipated by a Viscous Damper.- 2.2.4 Structural Damping.- 2.3 Squeeze Film Air Damping.- 2.3.1 Introduction.- 2.3.2 Rectan-gular Plates.- 2.3.3 Circular Plates.- 2.3.4 Base Excitation with Squeeze Film Damping.- 2.3.5 Time-Varying Force Excitation of the Mass.- 2.4 Viscous Fluid Damping.- 2.4.1 Introduc-tion.- 2.4.2 Single Degree-of-Freedom System in a Viscous Fluid.- 2.5 Electrostatic and van der Waals Attraction.- 2.5.1 Introduction.- 2.5.2 Single Degree-of-Freedom with Electrostatic Attraction.- 2.5.3 van der Waals Attraction and Atomic Force Microscopy.- 2.6 Energy Harvest-ers.- 2.6.1 Introduction.- 2.6.2 Piezoelectric Generator.- 2.6.3 Maximum Average Power of a Piezoelectric Generator.- 2.6.4 Permanent Magnet Generator.- 2.6.5 Maximum Average Power of a Permanent Magnet Generator.- 2.7 Two Degree-of-Freedom Systems.- 2.7.1 Introduction.- 2.7.2 Harmonic Excitation: Natural Frequencies and Frequency Response Functions.- 2.7.3 Enhanced Energy Harvester.- 2.7.4 MEMS Filters.- 2.7.5 Time-Domain Response.- 2.7.6 Design of an Atomic Force Microscope Motion Scanner.- Ap-pendix 2.1 Forces on a Submerged Vibrating Cylinder.- 3 Thin Beams: Part I .- 3.1 Introduc-tion.- 3.2 Derivation of Governing Equation and Boundary Conditions. [...]
Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Structural Mechanics; Mechanical Engineering
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2012 . 550 p . 200 illus . (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 184) Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-94-007-2671-0
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V. Mechtcherine, TU Dresden, Germany; H.-W. Reinhardt, University of Stuttgart, Germany (Eds)
Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete ConstructionsState of the Art Report Prepared by Technical Committee 225-SAP
Contents Foreword.- 1. Introduction, by Viktor Mechtch-erine.- 2. Terminology, by Hans-W. Reinhardt, Daniel Cusson, Viktor Mechtcherine.- 3. Supera-bsorbent Polymers (SAP), by Stefan Friedrich.- 4. Kinetics of Water Migration in Cement-Based Systems Containing Super Absorbent Polymers, by Pietro Lura, Karen Friedemann, Frank Stallmach, Sven Mönnig, M. Wyrzykowski, Luis P. Esteves.- 5. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on the Work-ability of Concrete and Mortar, by Romildo D. Toledo Filho, Eugenia F. Silva, Anne M. M. Lopes, Viktor Mechtcherine, Lukasz Dudziak.- 6. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on Hardening Process of Binder Paste and Microstructure Development, by Guang Ye, Klaas van Breugel, Pietro Lura, Vik-tor Mechtcherine.- 7. Effects of Superabsorbent Polymers on Shrinkage of Concrete: Plastic, Au-togenous, Drying, by Viktor Mechtcherine, Lukasz Dudziak.- 8. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete, by Konstantin Kovler.- 9. Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on Durability of Concrete, by Hans W. Reinhardt, Alexander Assmann.- 10. Practical Ap-plications of Superabsorbent Polymers in Concrete and Other Building Materials, by Daniel Cusson, Viktor Mechtcherine, Pietro Lura.- Subject Index.
Fields of interestBuilding Materials; Building Repair and Mainte-nance; Structural Materials
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2012 . IV, 196 p . (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports, Volume 2) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2732-8
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P. Melin, Tijuana Institute of Technology, Mexico
Modular Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Systems for Pattern RecognitionThis book describes hybrid intelligent systems using type-2 fuzzy logic and modular neural networks for pattern recognition applications. Hybrid intelligent systems combine several intel-ligent computing paradigms, including fuzzy logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired optimization algorithms, which can be used to produce power-ful pattern recognition systems. Type-2 fuzzy logic is an extension of traditional type-1 fuzzy logic that enables managing higher levels of uncertainty in complex real world problems, which are of particular importance in the area of pattern recog-nition. The book is organized in three main parts, each containing a group of chapters built around a similar subject. The first part consists of chapters with the main theme of theory and design algo-rithms, which are basically chapters that propose new models and concepts, which are the basis for achieving intelligent pattern recognition.
Features 7 Recent research on Modular Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Systems 7 Presents important applications to Pattern Recognition 7 Written by a leading expert in the field
Contents Part I: Basic Concepts and Theory.- Part II Modu-lar Neural Networks in Pattern Recognition.- Part III Optimization of Modular Neural Networks for Pattern Recognition.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition
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2012 . 240 p . (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 389) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-24138-3
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G. A. Munoz-Hernandez, Instituto Tecnologico de Puebla, Mexico; S. P. Mansoor, Bangor University, Wales, UK; D. I. Jones, GWEFR Cyf, Bangor, Wales, UK
Modelling and Controlling Hydropower PlantsHydroelectric power stations are a major source of electricity around the world; understanding their dynamics is crucial to achieving good perfor-mance. The electrical power generated is normally controlled by individual feedback loops on each unit. The reference input to the power loop is the grid frequency deviation from its set point, thus structuring an external frequency control loop.
Features 7 Practical studies that show how different controllers can be applied to a hydroelectric power plant 7 Complete linear and nonlinear models are described and used not only to simulate the power plant but also as a main part of predictive controllers 7 A concise guide for researchers and experimental engineers working on pumped stor-age hydropower stations
Contents Part I: Hydropower Plants.- Hydropower - a His-torical Perspective.- Classsification of Hydropower Plants.- Overview of Control Tasks.- Part II: Mod-elling the Power Plant.-Hydraulic Models.- Power System Dynamics.- Speed Governor.- Models Verification.- Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation.- Part III: Controlling the Power Plant.- Classical Approach.- Feed Forward Characteristic.- Model-Based Predictive Controller.- Fuzzy Approach.- Mixed Logical Dynamical Predictive Controller.- Outlook and Conclusions.
Fields of interestControl; Renewable and Green Energy; Renewable and Green Energy
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2012 . XII, 288 p . 143 illus ., 16 in color . (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover7 approx. $179.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2290-6
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S. Murakami, Nagoya University, Japan
Continuum Damage MechanicsA Continuum Mechanics Approach to the Analysis of Damage and Fracture
Contents Preface.- List of Symbols.- PART I Foundations of Continuum Damage Mechanics.- 1. Material Damage and Continuum Damage Mechanics.- 1.1 Damage and its Microscopic Mechanisms.- 1.2 Representative Volume Element and Continuum Damage Mechanics.- 2. Mechanical Represen-tation of Damage and Damage Variables.- 2.1 Mechanical Modeling of Damage.- 2.2 Mechani-cal Representation of Three-Dimensional Damage State.- 2.3 Effective Stress and Hypothesis of Mechanical Equivalence.- 2.4 Elastic Constitutive Equation and Elastic Modulus Tensor of Damaged Material.- 2.5 Procedure of Continuum Damage Mechanics and its Refinement.- 3. Thermody-namics of Damaged Material.- 3.1 Thermody-namics of Continuum.- 3.2 Thermodynamic Constitutive Theory of Inelasticity with Internal Variables.- 3.3 Extension of Thermodynamic Constitutive Theory of Inelasticity.- 4. Inelastic Constitutive Equations and Evolution Equations of Material with Isotropic Damage.- 4.1 One-Dimensional Inelastic Constitutive Equation of Material with Isotropic Damage.- 4.2 Three-Dimensional Inelastic Constitutive Equations of Material with Isotropic Damage.- 4.3 Strain En-ergy Release Rate and Stress Criterion for Damage Development in Elastic-Plastic Damage.- 4.4 In-elastic Damage Theory based on Hypothesis of Total Energy Equivalence.- 5. Inelastic Constitu-tive Equation and Damage Evolution Equation of Material with Anisotropic Damage. [...]
Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Mechanics
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2012 . XVI, 660 p . (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 185) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-2665-9
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E. E. Nigussie, University of Turku, Finland
Variation Tolerant On-Chip InterconnectsThis book presents design techniques, analy-sis and implementation of high performance and power efficient, variation tolerant on-chip interconnects. Given the design paradigm shift to multi-core, interconnect-centric designs and the increase in sources of variability and their impact in sub-100nm technologies, this book will be an invaluable reference for anyone concerned with the design of next generation, high-performance electronics systems.
Features 7 Provides comprehensive, circuit-level explana-tion of high-performance, energy-efficient, varia-tion-tolerant on-chip interconnect 7 Describes design techniques to mitigate problems caused by variation 7 Includes techniques for design and implementation of self-timed on-chip intercon-nect, delay variation insensitive communica-tion protocols, high speed signaling techniques and circuits, bit-width independent completion detection and process, voltage and temperature variation tolerance
Contents Introduction.- On-Chip Communication.- Inter-connect Design Techniques.- Design of Delay-In-sensitive Current Sensing Interconnects.- Enhanc-ing Completion Detection Performance.- Energy Efficient Semi-Serial Interconnect.- Comparison of the Designed Interconnects.- Circuit Tech-niques for PVT Variation Tolerance.
Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnology and Microengineering
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2012 . XIII, 192 p . 116 illus ., 14 in color . (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0130-8
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L. Rasmussen, Ras Labs, LLC, Hillsborough, NJ, USA (Ed .)
Electroactivity in Polymeric MaterialsElectroactivity in Polymeric Materials provides an in-depth view of the theory of electroactivity - exactly how and why various electroactive phe-nomena occur. The book begins with an introduc-tion to electroactivity followed by chapters that explain the theory behind electroactive bend-ing (including ion-polymer-metal-composites - IPMCs), dielectric elastomers, electroactive contraction, and electroactive contraction-expan-sion cycles. The chapters on ionic liquids will be a must-read for within the electroactive community, particularly for professionals and graduate stu-dents who are interested in the fundamental un-derstanding of this phenomena.
Features 7 Complete introduction to electroac-tive materials including examples and recent developments 7 Introduces the new topic of electroactive ionic liquids and electroactivity in polymeric materials 7 Discusses the theory and applications of numerous topics like electroactive bending, dielectric elastomers and electroactive contraction-expansion cycles
Contents Introductory Chapter.- Electroactivity: Theoreti-cal Considerations.- Electroactivity: Theoretical Considerations for Contraction.- Bending in Electroactivity.- IPMCs and their Impact on Elec-troactivity.- Introduction to Ionic Liquids.- Ionic Liquids and EAPs.
Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Polymer Sciences; Opti-cal and Electronic Materials
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2012 . Approx . 300 p . 150 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0877-2
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J. F. Sanford, Booz Allen Hamilton, Los Angeles, CA, USA; S. Slijepcevic, Texas Instruments, Santa Barbara, CA, USA; M. Potkonjak, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Localization in Wireless NetworksFoundations and Applications
In Localization in Wireless Networks, the authors address several well-known and new canonical location discovery (localization) problems in WSN, including engineering change-based node addition, design and operation of location discov-ery infrastructure for mobile users, and various security issues.
Features 7 Examines the accuracy of location discovery and relationships between different properties of the network 7 Covers the location discovery problem as an instance of linear or nonlinear pro-gram due to its computational complexity 7 Pro-poses an outlier generation algorithm that exploits flip ambiguities
Contents 1. Introduction to WSN, Localization and Book Organization.- 2. Research and Development Entry Point and Global Vision.- 3. Statistical Tech-niques and Localization.- 4. Location Discovery in Presence of Insufficient Number of Measure-ments.- 5. Lack of the Golden Standard and Miss-ing Measurements.- 6. Beacon Positioning and Operations.- 7. Techniques for Enabling Efficient Location Discovery.- 8. Security: Localization Attacks and Countermeasures.- 9. Conclusion and Future Directions.
Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Information Systems and Communication Service; Communi-cations Engineering, Networks
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2012 . 500 p . 150 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $179.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1838-2
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M. T. Schobeiri, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
Turbomachinery Flow Physics and Dynamic PerformanceThe first edition of this book was concentrated on turbomachinery flow physics, design, off-design and nonlinear dynamics performance. As I men-tioned in the preface to the first edition, in dealing with three-dimensional turbulent flows through a turbomachinery component, for the reasons I out-lined, I refrained from presenting a multitude of existing turbulence models. In the meantime, only a few of those models have survived exhibiting the standard working tools implemented in almost all computational tools dealing with turbomachinery flow simulations. Experienced turbomachinery aerodynamicist knowledgeable of the underly-ing physics of the models in existing commercial codes is able to appropriately interpret the results. Without this knowledge, however, the user of commercial codes may tend to uncritically accept computational results as infallible. This issue has been addressed in the current second edition.
Features 7 Provides fundamental principles of Tur-bomachinery Flow Physics and Dynamic Performance 7 Successful textbook in its 2nd rigorously updated and enhanced edition incl. new chapters dealing with laminar turbulent transition, turbulence and boundary layer 7 Written by a leading expert in the field
Contents I Turbomachinery Flow Physics.- II Turbomachin-ery Losses, Efficiencies, Blades.- III Turbomachin-ery Dynamic Performance.- IV Turbomachinery CFD-Essentials.
Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Machinery and Machine Elements; Fluid- and Aerodynamics
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M. Schubert, Technical University of Berlin, Germany; H. Boche, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Interference CalculusThis book develops a mathematical framework for modeling and optimizing interference-coupled multiuser systems. At the core of this framework is the concept of general interference functions, which provides a simple means of characterizing interdependencies between users. The entire analysis builds on the two core axioms scale-in-variance and monotonicity. The proposed network calculus has its roots in power control theory and wireless communications. It adds theoretical tools for analyzing the typical behavior of interference-coupled networks. In this way it complements ex-isting game-theoretic approaches. The framework should also be viewed in conjunction with optimi-zation theory. There is a fruitful interplay between the theory of interference functions and convex optimization theory. By jointly exploiting the properties of interference functions, it is possible to design algorithms that outperform general-purpose techniques that only exploit convexity.
Features 7 Presents a mathematical framework for model-ing and optimizing interference-coupled multiuser systems 7 Relevant for researchers from many disciplines 7 Proofs and detailed calculations should help the reader in penetrating the subject
Contents Introduction.- Systems of Coupled Interference Functions.- The Structure of Interference Func-tions and Comprehensive Sets.- Nash Bargaining and Proportional Fairness.- The Power Minimiza-tion Problem.- Max-Min Fairness.
Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Systems Theory, Control; Complex Networks
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2012 . 250 p . (Foundations in Signal Processing, Communications and Networking, Volume 6) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-24620-3
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R. Seising, European Centre for Soft Computing, Mieres, Spain; V. Sanz González, Oviedo, Spain (Eds)
Soft Computing in Humanities and Social SciencesThe field of Soft Computing in Humanities and Social Sciences is at a turning point. The strong distinction between “science” and “humanities” has been criticized from many fronts and, at the same time, an increasing cooperation between the so-called “hard sciences” and “soft sciences” is taking place in a wide range of scientific projects dealing with very complex and interdisciplinary topics. In the last fifteen years the area of Soft Computing has also experienced a gradual rap-prochement to disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and also in the field of Medicine, Biology and even the Arts, a phenomenon that did not occur much in the previous years. The collec-tion of this book presents a generous sampling of the new and burgeoning field of Soft Computing in Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing to-gether a wide array of authors and subject matters from different disciplines.
Features 7 Recent research on soft computing in humani-ties and social sciences 7 Carefully edited book on applications of soft computing to human sci-ences 7 Written by leading experts in the field
Contents Part I Introduction.- Part II General Overviews of Soft Computing in Humanities and Social Sciences.- Part III Philosophy, Logic and Fuzzy Logic.- Part IV Soft Computing, Natural Language and Perceptions.- Part V Soft Models in Social Sciences and Economics.- Part VI Soft Computing and Life Sciences.- Part VII Soft Computing and Arts.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence
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2012 . 550 p . (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 273) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-24671-5
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C.-K. Soh, Y. Yang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; S. Bhalla, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India (Eds)
Smart Materials in Structural Health Monitoring, Control and Biomechanics„Smart Materials in Structural Health Monitor-ing, Control and Biomechanics“ presents the latest developments in structural health monitoring, vibration control and biomechanics using smart materials. The book mainly focuses on piezoelec-tric, fibre optic and ionic polymer metal composite materials. It introduces concepts from the very ba-sics and leads to advanced modelling (analytical/ numerical), practical aspects (including software/ hardware issues) and case studies spanning civil, mechanical and aerospace structures, including bridges, rocks and underground structures.
Features 7 The first book to cover three smart materials (piezoelectric, fibre-optic and ionic polymer metal composite) 7 The first book to cover three differ-ent areas (structural health monitoring, structural control and bio-mechanics) 7 Covers in-depth modelling of smart materials and their interac-tions with structures 7 Includes all steps neces-sary for use of these materials on real structures in straight forward terms
Contents Health Monitoring Using Piezo-Transducers.- Structural Excitation and Control Using Piezo-Transducers.- Structural Health Monitoring Using Fibre Optic Sensors.- Applications of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC) and PZT in Biomechanics.- Future of Smart Materials.
Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Characterization and Evalu-ation of Materials; Biomedical Engineering
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Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press
2012 . 400 p . 125 illus . (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-24462-9
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I. Stoecker, H.-J. Kretzschmar, Zittau/Goerlitz University of Applied Sciences, Zittau, Germany
Mollier h-s Diagram for Water and Steamcalculated from the IAPWS Industrial Formulation 1997 for the Thermodynamic Properties of Water and Steam IAPWS-IF9710 poster not available separately
This diagram is based on the newest Industrial Standard IAPWS-IF97 for the Thermodynamic Properties of Water and Steam.
Features 7 Based on the newest Industrial Standard IAPWS-IF97 7 Created by experts 7 No com-parable product on the market
Contents Mollier h-s Diagram for Water and Steam.
Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Enginee-ring, general
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E. Trillas, European Center for Soft Computing, Mieres, Spain; P. P. Bonissone, GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY, USA; L. Magdalena, European Center for Soft Computing, Mieres, Spain; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland (Eds)
Combining Experimentation and TheoryA Hommage to Abe Mamdani
The unexpected and premature passing away of Professor Ebrahim H. „Abe“ Mamdani on January, 22, 2010, was a big shock to the scientific com-munity, to all his friends and colleagues around the world, and to his close relatives. Professor Mamdani was a remarkable figure in the academic world, as he contributed to so many areas of sci-ence and technology. Of great relevance are his latest thoughts and ideas on the study of language and its handling by computers.
Features 7 Discusses the main challenges, opportu-nities, obstacles of fuzziness in the present state 7 Hommage to Abe Mamdani, one of the founders of Fuzzy Logic Control 7 Written by experts in the complete field of Fuzziness
Contents From the content: Ebrahim H. “Abe” Mamdani (1942 – 2010).- Introductory Words.- Foreword.- Correspondence between an Experimentalist and a Theoretician.- Days spent with Professor Ebrahim H. Mamdani.- Soft Computing as a Tool, Six Years Later.- Abe Mamdani: A Pioneer of Soft Artificial Intelligence.- An Essay on the Interpret-ability of Mamdani Systems.- A Historical Review of Mamdani-type Genetic Fuzzy Systems.
Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Laboratory Medicine
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2012 . 420 p . (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 271) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-24665-4
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R. Verdone, A. Zanella, Università di Bologna, Italy (Eds)
Pervasive Mobile and Ambient Wireless CommunicationsCOST Action 2100
Pervasive Mobile and Ambient Wireless Com-munications reports the findings of COST 2100, a project of the European intergovernmental COST framework addressing various topics currently emerging in mobile and wireless communications.
Features 7 Reports the state of the art in mobile com-munications and wireless technology 7 Provides system designers with a good source of guidelines based on channel characterization and measure-ment-based modelling 7 Gives researchers introductory ideas for future research
Contents Introduction.- Channel Measurements.- Radio Channel Modeling for 4G Networks.- Assessment and Modelling of Terminal Antenna Systems.- “On-the-air” (OTA) Test Methods for Multi-an-tenna Terminals.- RF Aspects in Ultra-wideband (UWB) Technology.- MIMO and Next Generation Systems 263.- Cooperative and Distributed Sys-tems.- Advanced Coding, Modulation and Signal Processing.- Next-generation Cellular Networks.- Measurement-based Optimisation.- Resource Management in 4G Networks.- Advances in Wire-less ad hoc and Sensor Networks.- Hybrid Cellular and Broadcasting Networks.- Mobile-to-mobile Communications.- Body Communications.- Some Selected Topics for Future Investigation.
Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Mic-rowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Computer Communication Networks
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2012 . XXXVIII, 610 p . 358 illus ., 286 in color . (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2314-9
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A. T. Zehnder, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
Fracture MechanicsFracture mechanics is a vast and growing field. This book develops the basic elements needed for both fracture research and engineering prac-tice. The emphasis is on continuum mechanics models for energy flows and crack-tip stress- and deformation fields in elastic and elastic-plastic materials. In addition to a brief discussion of computational fracture methods, the text includes practical sections on fracture criteria, fracture toughness testing, and methods for measuring stress intensity factors and energy release rates. Class-tested at Cornell, this book is designed for students, researchers and practitioners interested in understanding and contributing to a diverse and vital field of knowledge.
Features 7 Strikes the right balance in integrating theory, experiment and computational methods for fracture 7 Offers a concise and class-tested in-troduction to fracture mechanics 7 Of interest to researchers and students in mechanical engineer-ing, materials science and physics
Contents Preface.- List of Acronyms.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Linear Elastic Stress Analysis of 2D Cracks.- 3 En-ergy Flows in Elastic Fracture.- 4 Criteria for Elas-tic Fracture.- Determining K and G.- 6 Fracture Toughness Tests.- 7 Elastic Plastic Fracture: Crack Tip Fields.- 8 Elastic Plastic Fracture: Energy and Applications.- Index.
Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Mechanics; Structural Materials
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2012 . XVI, 278 p . 152 illus ., 12 in color . (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, Volume 62) (In 8 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2594-2
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Q. Zhang, C. Liu, X. Zhang, Northeastern University, Shenyang, PR China
Complexity, Analysis and Control of Singular Biological SystemsComplexity, Analysis and Control of Singular Biological Systems follows the control of real-world biological systems at both ecological and phyisological levels concentrating on the applica-tion of now-extensively-investigated singular system theory.
Features 7 Covers a range of control methods so that if one proves unsuitable, other options are avail-able 7 Provides researchers with evidence demonstrating control of biological systems with economic importance 7 Introduces singular systems through basics of periodic, quasiperiodic and chaotic systems making the subject accessible to the non-specialist
Contents Introduction.- Bifurcations.- Bifurcations and Control in a Singular Biological Economic Model.- Chaos and Control in Singular Biologi-cal Economic Systems.- Takagi–Sugeno Fuzzy Control for Singular Biological Systems.- Dynamic Analysis and Optimal Control of Singular Biologi-cal Economic Model.- Bifurcations of a Class of Singular Biological Economic Models.- A Singular Bioeconomic Model with Diffusion and Time De-lay.- Bifurcation Analysis and Control of a Class of Hybrid Biological Economic Models.- Bifurcations of a Class of Discrete-time Biological Economic Models.- Mechanics and Control in Singular Complex Physiological Systems.- Discussion.
Fields of interestControl; Community & Population Ecology; Genetics and Population Dynamics
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2012 . XVI, 230 p . 69 illus ., 27 in color . (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 421) Softcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2302-6
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B. Zhang, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, P . R . China; Y. F. Li, City University of Hong Kong, P . R . China
Automatic Calibration and Reconstruction for Active Vision SystemsContents Chapter 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Vision Frame-work.- 1.2 Background.- 1.2.1 Calibrated Reconstruction.- 1.2.1.1 Static Calibration based methods.- 1.2.1.2 Dynamic Calibration based methods.- 1.2.1.3 Relative Pose Problem.- 1.2.2 Uncalibrated 3D reconstruction.- 1.2.2.1 Factorization-based method.- 1.2.2.2 Stratifica-tion-based method.- 1.2.2.3 Using Structured Light System.- 1.3 Scope.- 1.3.1 System Calibra-tion.- 1.3.2 Plane-based Homography.- 1.3.3 Structured Light System.- 1.3.4 Omni-direc-tional Vision System.- 1.4 Objectives.- 1.5 Book Structures.- Chapter 2 System Description.- 2.1 System Introduction.- 2.1.1 Structured Light System.- 2.1.2 Omni-directional Vision Sys-tem.- 2.2 Component Modeling.- 2.2.1 Convex Mirror.- 2.2.2 Camera Model.- 2.2.3 Projector Model.- 2.3 Pattern Coding Strategy.- 2.3.1 Introduction.- 2.3.2 Color-Encoded Light Pat-tern.- 2.3.3 Decoding the Light Pattern.- 2.4 Some Preliminaries.- 2.4.1 Notations and Defini-tions.- 2.4.2 Cross Ratio.- 2.4.3 Plane-based Homography.- 2.4.4 Fundamental Matrix.- Chap-ter 3 Static Calibration.- 3.1 Calibration Theory.- 3.2 Polygon-based Calibration.- 3.2.1 Design of the planar pattern.- 3.2.2 Solving the vanishing line.- 3.2.3 Solving the projection of a circle.- 3.2.4 Solving the projection of circular point.- 3.2.5 Algorithm.- 3.2.6 Discussion.- 3.3 Intersectant-Circle-based Calibration. [...]
Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Computational Science and Engineering
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2012 . I, 199 p . (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 57) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2653-6
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H. J. Birks, University of Bergen, Norway; A. F. Lotter, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands; S. Juggins, Newcastle University, UK; J. P. Smol, Queen‘s University, Kingston, ON, Canada (Eds)
Tracking Environmental Change Using Lake SedimentsVolume 5: Data Handling and Statistical Techniques
Contents Part I: Introduction, Numerical Overview, and Data-Sets. – 1. The march towards the quantitative analysis of palaeolimnological data.- 2. Overview of numerical methods in palaeolimnology.- 3. Data-sets.- Part II: Numerical Methods for the Analysis of Modern and Stratigraphical Palaeo-limnological Data.- 4. Exploratory data analysis and data display.- 5. Assessment of uncertainties associated with palaeolimnological laboratory methods and microfossil analysis.- 6. Clustering and partitioning.- 7. From classical to canonical ordination.- 8. Statistical learning in palaeolimnol-ogy.- Part III: Numerical Methods for the Analysis of Stratigraphical Palaeolimnological Data.- 9. Analysis of stratigraphical data.- 10. Estimation of age-depth relationships.- 11. Core correlation.- 12. Quantitative environmental reconstructions from biological data.- 13. Analogue methods in palaeolimnology.- 14. Autocorrelogram and peri-odogram analyses of palaeolimnological temporal series from lakes in central and western North America to assess shifts in drought conditions.- Part IV: Case Studies and Future Developments in Quantitative Palaeolimnology.- 15. Limnological responses to environmental changes at inter-an-nual to decadal time scales.- 16. Human impacts – applications of numerical methods to evaluate surface-water acidification and eutrophication. [...]
Fields of interestMath. Appl. in Environmental Science; Climate Change; Marine & Freshwater Sciences
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2012 . XX, 600 p . 137 illus ., 10 in color . (Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research, Volume 5) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2744-1
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H. A. Karl, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA; L. Scarlett, Resources for the Future, Washington, DC, USA; J. C. Vargas-Moreno, M. Flaxman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds)
Restoring Lands – Coordinating Science, Politics and ActionComplexities of Climate and Governance
Contents Acknowledgements.- Preface.- Introduction: Chapter 1 Restoring and Sustaining Lands—Co-ordinating Science, Politics, and Communities for Action, by Karl, Scarlett, Vargas-Moreno, and Flaxman.- Section One—Science, Technology, and Engineering (Tools and Methods): Chapter 2 Section Introduction, by Flaxman and Vargas-Moreno.- Chapter 3: Participatory Climate Change Scenario and Simulation Modeling: Exploring Future Conservation Challenges in the Greater Everglades Landscape, by Vargas-Moreno and Flaxman.- Chapter 4 Using „Spatial Resilience Planning“ to Test Climate-Adaptive Conservation Strategies, by Flaxman and Vargas-Moreno.- Chapter 5: Cities and Integrated Water Planning: Complexities of Climate Change, by Kirshen and others.- Chapter 6 Collaborative Modeling: Institutional Complexities, by Barreteau and oth-ers; Chapter 7 Challenge of Integrating Natural and Social Sciences to Better Inform Decisions: A Novel Proposal Review Process, by Matso.- Sec-tion Two—Politics and Policy (Governance and Frameworks): Chapter 8 Section Introduction, by Scarlett; Chapter 9 Transcending Boundaries: The Emergence of Conservation Networks, by Scar-lett.- Chapter 10 Managing the Science-Policy Interface in a Complex and Contentious World, by Beratan and Karl. [...]
Fields of interestClimate Change; Coastal Sciences; Philosophy of Technology
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2012 . IX, 539 p . 77 illus ., 60 in color . Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-2548-5
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J. Klapp, Instituto Nacional des Investigaciones Nucleares, Mexico City, Mexico; A. Cros, Instituto de Astronomia y Meteorologia, Guadalajara, Mexico; O. Velasco, CICESE, Ensenada, Mexico; C. Stern, UNAM, Mexico, Mexico; M. A. Rodriguez Meza, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones, Mexico City, Mexico (Eds)
Experimental and Theoretical Advances in Fluid DynamicsThe book is comprised of lectures and selected contributions presented at the Enzo Levi and XVI Annual Meeting of the Fluid Dynamic Division of the Mexican Physical Society in 2010. It is aimed at fourth year undergraduate and graduate stu-dents, as well as scientists in the fields of physics, engineering and chemistry with an interest in fluid dynamics from the experimental and theoretical point of view. The lectures are introductory and avoid the use of complicated mathematics. The other selected contributions are also geared to fourth year undergraduate and graduate students. The fluid dynamics applications include multi-phase flow, convection, diffusion, heat transfer, rheology, granular material, viscous flow, porous media flow, geophysics and astrophysics.
Features 7 Includes recent advances in experimental and theoretical fluid dynamics 7 Describes Fluid Dynamics from the experimental and theoretical points of view 7 The content is adequate for both teaching and research
Contents Invited Lectures.- Geophysics and Astrophysics.- Multiphase Flow and Porous Media.- Convec-tion, Diffusion and Heat Transfer.- Rheology and Granular Media.- Viscous Flow.- Gallery of Fluids.
Fields of interestEnvironment, general; Geophysics and Environ-mental Physics
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2012 . 550 p . 286 illus ., 19 in color . (Environmental Science and Engineering) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-17957-0
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V. Krapivin, V. M. Shutko, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Information Technologies for Remote Monitoring of the EnvironmentThe key novelty of this book is first of all in the successful attempt to conduct jointly modeling of environment in terms of physical environment related parameters and measuring similar param-eters by means of multispectral remote sensing, primarily by means of passive microwave remote sensing technology.
Features 7 Complete survey of present-day understand-ing of the role of ecoinformatics methods in sustainable development 7 Interactive modeling of natural and anthropogenic processes taking into consideration correlations between their components 7 Analyzes the modeling of forest ecosystems to understand their role in stabiliza-tion of climate change processes
Contents 1. Towards the information technology for envi-ronmental monitoring.- 2. Survivability and bio-complexity.- 3. The NSS model as the GIMS com-ponent.- 4. The GIMS-based study of ocean and sea ecosystems.- 5. Decision making procedure in the GIMS.- 6. Passive remote technologe and data processing algorithms.- 7. GIMS- based method for vegetation microwave monitoring.- 8. Remote sensing instruments and carrying platforms that realize the GIMS- technology.
Fields of interestMonitoring/Environmental Analysis; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry; Ecology
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2012 . 450 p . 90 illus ., 5 in color . (Springer Praxis Books) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-20566-8
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E. Lichtfouse, INRA-CMSE-PME, Dijon, France; J. Schwarzbauer, LEK-RWTH, Aachen, Germany; D. Robert, Metz University, Saint-Avold, France (Eds)
Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable WorldVolume 1: Nanotechnology and Health Risk
Environmental chemistry is a fast develop-ing science aimed at deciphering fundamental mechanisms ruling the behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems. Applying this knowledge to current environmental issues leads to the remediation of environmental media, and to new, low energy, low emission, sustainable processes. Nanotech-nology applications for alternative energies such as solar power, fuel cells, hydrogen and lithium batteries are reviewed in the first section. Recent investigations on carbon nanotubes, nanocata-lysts and cyclodextrins disclose unprecedented techniques to monitor and clean pollutants such as greenhouse gases, heavy metals, pesticides, pathogens occurring in water, air and soil. The second section reviews the risks for human health of critical pollutants such as endocrine disruptors, dioxins and heavy metals contaminating seafood and sediments.
Features 7 Presents novel nanotechnologies for sustain-able fuels and environmental protection 7 Lists innovative methods to clean water, soil and air polluted by heavy metals, endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals 7 Offers applied methods for professionals, textbook-type reviews for stu-dents and relevant information for use in lectures by teachers
Contents Section 1. Nanotechnology.- Section 2. Health Risk.
Fields of interestEnvironmental Chemistry; Nanochemistry; Envi-ronmental Health
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2012 . VIII, 458 p . 66 illus ., 29 in color . Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-2441-9
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E. Lichtfouse, INRA-CMSE-PME, Dijon, France; J. Schwarzbauer, LEK-RWTH, Aachen, Germany; D. Robert, Metz University, Saint-Avold, France (Eds)
Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable WorldVolume 2: Remediation of Air and Water Pollution
Environmental chemistry is a fast develop-ing science aimed at deciphering fundamental mechanisms ruling the behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems. Applying this knowledge to current environmental issues leads to the remediation of environmental media, and to new, low energy, low emission, sustainable processes. Chapters review analysis and remediation of pollutants such as greenhouse gases, chiral pharmaceuticals, dyes, chlorinated organics, arsenic, toxic metals and pathogen in air, water, plant and soil.
Features 7 Presents novel nanotechnologies for sustain-able fuels and environmental protection 7 Lists innovative methods to clean water, soil and air polluted by heavy metals, endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals 7 Offers applied methods for professionals, textbook-type reviews for stu-dents and relevant information for use in lectures by teachers
Contents Section 1. Air and water pollution.- Section 2. Remediation.
Fields of interestEnvironmental Chemistry; Pollution, general; Ecotoxicology
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2012 . XIII, 562 p . 111 illus ., 39 in color . Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-2438-9
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S. N. Singh, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India (Ed .)
Microbial Degradation of XenobioticsOur interest in the microbial biodegradation of xenobiotics has increased many folds in recent years to find out sustainable ways for environmen-tal cleanup. Bioremediation and biotransformation processes harness the naturally occurring ability of microbes to degrade, transform or accumulate a wide range of organic pollutants. Major method-ological breakthroughs in recent years through detailed genomic, metagenomic, proteomic, bioinformatic and other high-throughput analyses of environmentally relevant microorganisms have provided us unprecedented insights into key bio-degradative pathways and the ability of organisms to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Features 7 Provides the state-of-the-art information on bioremediation of a wide range of xenobiotic com-pounds 7 Serves as a ready reckoner for scien-tists and environmentalists to solve the problems of persistent organic compounds (POPs) in the ecosystem 7 Presents the microbial degradation as an eco-friendly method of removing pollutants from the environment
Contents Crop Responses to Elevated Carbon Dioxide and Temperature.- Carbon Sequestration and Green-house Gas Fluxes form Cropland Soils.- Impacts of Ground-level Ozone on Crop Production in a Changing Climate.- Ozone-Induced Changes in Plant Secondary Metabolism.
Fields of interestGeoecology/Natural Processes; Environmental Chemistry; Microbial Ecology
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2012 . XII, 750 p . 89 illus . (Environmental Science and Engineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-23788-1
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L. Khemani, M. Srivastava, S. Srivastava, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra, India (Eds)
Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental PerspectivesSince the beginning of human civilization, plants have been our true companions. Plants contribute not only to our existence but also serve us through discovery, design and the treatment of various dis-eases where there is no satisfactory cure in mod-ern medicine. This has focused Natural Product Chemists to unravel plants therapeutic potential in the light of modern analytical and pharmacologi-cal understandings. Presence of multiple active phytochemicals in medicinal plants offers exciting opportunity for the development of novel thera-peutics, providing scientific justification for their use in traditional medicines. Non-food plants have been recognized as biofactories for the production of eco-friendly value added materials including agricultural, food products, enzymes, nutraceuti-cals etc. They have also been widely explored for personal care, industrial products and sources of energy generation.
Features 7 Latest research developments in the Natural Product Research 7 Special reference to health, energy and environment 7 Role of analytical instruments for characterization of bioactive prin-ciple of Natural Products
Contents Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health Perspec-tives.- Chemistry of Pytopotentials: Energy Perspectives.- Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Environment Perspectives.
Fields of interestSustainable Development; Organic Chemistry; Plant Biochemistry
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2012 . 400 p . 70 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-23393-7
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H. Wiesmeth, TU Dresden, Germany
Environmental EconomicsTheory and Policy in Equilibrium
This text provides an analysis and investigation of the most essential areas of environmental theory and policy, including international environmen-tal problems. The approach is based on stan-dard theoretical tools, in particular equilibrium analysis, and aims to demonstrate how economic principles can help to understand environmental issues and guide policymakers. Current topics in-cluding climate change, overfishing and integrated approaches to environmental policies are carefully analyzed in this framework, and a multitude of practical examples from various parts of the world is presented.
Features 7 Environmental theory is based on equilibrium analysis 7 Environmental policy follows from theoretical considerations 7 Includes integrated approaches to environmental policy 7 Includes a multitude of practical examples from various parts of the world 7 Includes an analysis of the international climate negotiations
Contents Introduction.- Part I: The Environmental Move-ment.- Part II: Theoretical Environmental Eco-nomics.- Part III: Environmental Policy.- Part IV: The Environment in the Globalized World.- Index.
Fields of interestEnvironmental Economics; Environment, general
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Translated and updated from the German . Originally published as „Umweltökonomie“ by Springer, 2002 . With Contributions by Judith Marquardt
2012 . XX, 308 p . 37 illus . (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-24513-8
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B. Yaron, I. Dror, B. Berkowitz, Weizman Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
Soil-Subsurface ChangeChemical Pollutant Impacts
This book combines soil science, earth science, and environmental geochemistry, providing com-prehensive background information for specialists interested in chemical-induced changes in the soil-subsurface system. Readers are introduced to the chemistry of contaminants that often disturb the natural soil-subsurface equilibrium as a result of human activity. While the soil-subsurface system has in many cases been affected by human impact, the effects of chemical contaminants on the actual matrix and properties have been largely neglected.
Features 7 Presents a completely new integrated ap-proach on contaminant–soil/subsurface inter-actions 7 Deals with a key aspect of “global change” which until now has been essentially neglected 7 Authors are renowned experts in the field
Contents Chemical Pollutants as a Factor of Soil-Subsurface Irreversible Transformation: An Introductory Discussion.- Soil-Subsurface Interrelated Matrix.- Properties and Behavior of Selected Inorganic and Organometallic Contaminants.- On the Reten-tion and Transformation of Contaminants in Soil and the Subsurface.- Irreversible Alteration of Soil-Subsurface Matrix Induced by Contaminant Exchange Processes.- Irreversible Alteration of Soil-Subsurface Matrix Induced by Contaminant Binding.- Contaminant-Induced Irreversible Changes in Properties of the Soil-Subsurface Regime.
Fields of interestTerrestrial Pollution; Ecotoxicology; Geoche-mistry
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2012 . XIII, 392 p . 227 illus ., 21 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-24386-8
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L. Bazzanella, L. Caneparo, F. Corsico, G. Roccasalva, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Eds)
The Future of Cities and RegionsSimulation, Scenario and Visioning, Governance and Scale
Contents Preface.- 1. The Relevance of Engaging the Future in Planning Practices.- 2. Chicago Metropolis Plans 2020.- 3. Communities at the Crossroads: Using MetroQuest to Help Communities Create Consensus around a Vision of the Future.- 4. Stockholm 2030.- 5. GranTorino. Active and Dialogue Making of the Metropolitan City.- 6. luci2, Scenarios, and the Hendricks County, Indi-ana, USA, Comprehensive Plan.- 7. Application of Albatross for Scenario Development: Future Travel Behavior in an Ageing Population.- 8. The Preparation of the Kona Region Community Development Plan: A Case Study in Visioning and Visualization.- 9. Oil Vulnerability Scenarios and Regional Visioning in Australia: the South East Queensland Regional Plan.- 10. The Bipolar Metropolitan Region Vienna, Bratislava.- 11. Chula Vista Research Project: Integrating Energy Analysis and Planning at the Neighborhood Scale.- 12. Spatial Elaboration of Long Term Economic and Demographic Trends: Future Land Use and Transport in the Netherlands.- 13. Porta Nuova Station, Turin.- 14. Central Station Stock-holm.- 15. The Case Yerseke, using Simlandscape in an Area Development Approach.- 16. Lessons Learnt.- Index.
Fields of interestLandscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Sustai-nable Development; Human Geography
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2012 . X, 200 p . 85 illus ., 55 in color . (Springer Geography) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2517-1
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S. Caquard, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada; L. Vaughan, W. Cartwright, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds)
Mapping Environmental Issues in the CityArts and Cartography Cross Perspectives
This book complements the growing body of liter-ature exploring the relationships between arts and cartography . It is distinct from the previous ones by its main focus: The multiple ways of represent-ing a database. In the context of the exponential increase of the volume of geospatial data available, addressing this issue becomes critical and has not yet received much attention. Furthermore, the content of the database – environmental issues in the city – gives a strong social and political texture to the project. The expected audience for this book are academic as well as students interested in the relationships between art and cartography, place and technology, power and representations. This book could serve as an inspiration for local groups and communities dealing with environmental injustice all over the world. Finally, at a local scale, this book could become a major reference for in-dividuals, communities and institutions interested in environmental issues in the city of Montreal.
Features 7 Complements the growing body of literature exploring the relationships between arts and car-tography 7 Focuses on multiple ways of repre-senting a database 7 The content of the database - environmental issues in the city - gives a strong social and political texture to the project
Contents Mapping from Above: the Cartographic Perspec-tive.- Mapping from the Ground: the Artistic/Humanistic Perspective.
Fields of interestGeographical Information Systems/Cartography; Earth Sciences, general
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2011 . XIV, 273 p . 100 illus . (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-22440-9
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A. Wilson, University College London, UK
The Science of Cities and RegionsLectures on Mathematical Model Design
A ‘science of cities and regions’ is critical for meet-ing future challenges. The world is urbanising: huge cities are being created and are continuing to grow rapidly. There are many planning and devel-opment issues arising in different manifestations in countries across the globe. These developments can, in principle, be simulated through math-ematical computer models which provide tools for forecasting and testing future scenarios and plans. These models can represent the functioning of cit-ies and regions, predicting the spatial demography and the economy, the main flows such as journey to work or to services, and the mechanisms of future evolution. In this book, the main principles involved in the design of this range of models are articulated, providing an account of the current state of the art as well as future research challeng-es. Alan Wilson has over forty years working with urban and regional models and has contributed important discoveries. He has distilled this experi-ence into what serves as both an introduction and a review of the research frontier.
Contents 1: Models and Systems: The Lowry Model as an Example.- 2: The Retail Model and its Applica-tions.- 3: Wars, Epidemics, Ecology and the Evolution of Spatial Structure: Connecting Models through Generalisation.- 4: Theory.- 5: Methods: The Model-Building Tool Kit.- 6: Adding Dept-1: Spatial Interaction and the Location of Activities.- 7: Adding Depth-2: Structural Dynamics.- 8: Tools for Complexity Science.- 9 Research Challenges.
Fields of interestQuantitative Geography; Applications of Mathe-matics; Computer Science, general
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2012 . XI, 136 p . 31 illus . (SpringerBriefs in Geography) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-2265-1
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M. Herren Oesch, University of Heidelberg, Germany; M. Rüesch, C. Sibille, Karls Jaspers Centre, Heidelberg, Germany
Transcultural HistoryTheories, Methods, Sources
For the 21st century, the often-quoted citation ‘past is prologue’ reads the other way around: The global present lacks a historical narrative for the global past. Focussing on a transcultural history, this book questions the territoriality of histori-cal concepts and offers a narrative, which aims to overcome cultural essentialism by focussing on crossing borders of all kinds. Transcultural History reflects critically on the way history is constructed, asking who formed history in the past and who succeeded in shaping what we call the master narrative. Although trained European historians, the authors aim to present a useful ap-proach to global history, showing first of all how a Eurocentric but universal historiography removed or essentialised certain topics in Asian history. As an empirical discipline, history is based on source material, analysed according to rules resulting from a strong methodological background.
Features 7 Questions the territoriality of historical concepts 7 Presents a useful approach to global history by focussing on crossing borders of all kinds 7 Reflects critically on the way history is constructed
Contents What is Transcultural History? Methodological Key Elements of Transcultural History.- Combin-ing Culture and Border Crossing.
Fields of interestHistory; Regional and Cultural Studies; Energy, general
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2012 . X, 175 p . 6 illus ., 4 in color . (Transcultural Research – Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context) Softcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-19195-4
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J. Portugali, Tel Aviv University,Israel; H. Meyer, E. Stolk, TU Delft, Netherlands (Eds)
Complexity Theories of Cities Have Come of AgeAn Overview with Implications to Urban Planning and Design
Today, our urban centres are an embodiment of the complex, historical co-evolution of knowl-edge, desires and technology. Our activities co-evolve with our aspirations, mediated by the existing technologies and social structures. The city represents the accretion and accumulation of successive layers of collective activity , structuring and being structured by other, increasingly distant cities, reaching now right around the globe. This historical and structural evolution cannot therefore be understood or captured by any set of fixed mathematical relations such as simulta-neous, or even dynamic, equations. Structural changes imply that the patterns of growth, and their underlying reasons change over time, and therefore that any model attempting to represent changing urban morphology and patterns of flow, must be dynamic, based on the mechanisms that drive the changes occurring at a given moment. This carefully edited post-proceedings volume gathers a snapshot view, by leading researchers in field, of current complexity theories of cities. In it, the achievements, criticisms and potentials yet to be realized are reviewed and the implications to planning and urban design are assessed.
Contents Introduction.- Part I: Complexity theories and Complexity Theories of Cities: An Overview.- Part II: Aspects of Cities as Complex Systems.- Part III: Implications to Urban Planning and Design.
Fields of interestUrbanism; Human Geography; Complexity
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2012 . Approx . 350 p . Hardcover7 approx. $259.00ISBN 978-3-642-24543-5
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P. Riggirozzi, University of Southampton, UK; D. Tussie, FLACSO/Argentina, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina (Eds)
The Rise of Post-Hegemonic RegionalismThe Case of Latin America
Contents 1. Introduction: ‘Crisis, Resilience and Trans-formation: Regionalism in the South’; Diana Tussie and Pía Riggirozzi.- 2. Beyond Continuity: Region, Regionness and Regionalism in Latin America; Pía Riggirozzi.- 3.‘Consistency despite Instability, Resilience despite Crises: Explaining the Apparent Oxymoron’; Olivier Dabene.- 4. ‘Socio-Environmental Regionalisation in South America: Tensions in the New Development Models’; Marcelo Saguier.- 5. ‘Regionalization in New Scenarios: Is Civil Society Participation Closing the Democratic Deficit in South American Regionalism?’; Andrés Serbin.- 6.‘The Rise of Monetary Agreements in South America’; Pablo Trucco.- 7. ‘Regional Defense in a Post Hegemonic Context: The South American Defense Council’; Jorge Battaglino.- 8. A Leader without Followers? The Growing Divergence between the Regional and Global Performance of Brazilian Foreign Poli-cy; Andrés Malamud.- 9. Conclusion: The Political Economy of Post-Hegemonic Regionalism in Latin America; Diana Tussie and Pía Riggirozzi.-
Fields of interestRegional and Cultural Studies; Political Science, general
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2012 . 200 p . (United Nations University Series on Regionalism, Volume 4) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2693-2
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P. M. Anderson, Marquette University Law School, WI, USA; I. S. Blackshaw, R. C. Siekmann, J. Soek, Asser International Sports Law Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands (Eds)
Sports Betting: Law and PolicyGambling is a significant global industry, which is worth around 0.6% of world trade, that is, around US$ 384 billion; and gambling on the outcome of sports events is a very popular pastime for mil-lions of people around the world, who combine a bet with watching and enjoying their favourite sports. But, like any other human activity, sports betting is open to corruption and improper influence from unscrupulous sports persons, bookmakers and others. Sports betting in the last ten years or so has developed and changed quite fundamentally with the advent of modern technology – not least the omnipresence of the Internet and the rise of on-line sports betting. This book covers the law and policy on sports betting in more than forty countries around the world whose economic and social development, history and culture are quite different. Several chapters deal with the United States of America. This book also includes a review of sports betting under Eu-ropean Union (EU) Law. The book appears in the ASSER International Sports Law Series, under the editorship of Dr. Robert Siekmann, Dr. Janwillem Soek and Marco van der Harst LL.M.
Features 7 Comprehensive book on the gambling issue in sport 7 Worldwide coverage of the legal issues surrounding sports gambling on an international scale 7 Contributions of international experts
Fields of interestLaw, general
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2011 . XIII, 997 p . 1 illus . (ASSER International Sports Law Series) Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-90-6704-798-2
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A. Belenky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
Understanding the Foundations of the U.S. Presidential Election SystemThis is the first book on the U.S. presidential elec-tion system to analyze basic principles underlying the design of the existing system and those at the heart of competing proposals for improving the system. The book discusses how the use of some election rules embedded in provisions of the U.S. Constitution and in the Presidential Succession Act may cause skewed or strange election out-comes and election stalemates. The book argues that the act may not cover some rare though pos-sible situations which the Twentieth Amendment authorizes Congress to address. Also, the book questions the constitutionality of the National Popular Vote Plan to introduce a direct popular presidential election de facto, without amending the U.S. Constitution, and addresses the plan’s “Achilles Heel.
Features 7 Proposes how to make the national popular vote a decisive factor in determining the election outcome while keeping the Electoral College as a contingency plan 7 Indicates a logi-cal mistake in the text of the U.S. Constitution which has remained undetected for more than 200 years 7 Analyzes the "Achilles Heel" of the National Popular Vote Plan to introduce direct popular presidential elections in the U.S. de facto, without amending the U.S. Constitution 7 Dis-cusses four puzzles of the Twelfth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Fields of interestConstitutional Law; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Political Science, general
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2012 . 250 p . Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-23818-5
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E. Dieth, Bonaduz, Switzerland
Integration by CooperationA Constructivist Social Theory and a Theory of the State and the Law
The last thirty years were lost years. The neoliberal revolution and its economic absolutism have led to injustice and to a loss of freedom. Every realm of life has become subordinated to economic criteria as the competitive homo oeconomicus has been made the exclusive concept of humankind. This book proposes an alternative that’s based on cooperation.
Features 7 The neoliberal revolution and its economic absolutism from a new perspective 7 This book proposes an alternative that’s based on coopera-tion 7 A constructivist approach that makes us responsible for the “reality” we live in
Contents A. Introduction.- B. Social construction of „reality“.- 1. Different worlds.- 2. Value-based „reality“.- C. Concept of humankind and com-munity.- 1. Neo homo oeconomicus – selfish individualism.- 2. Homo interactivus – interde-pendent individuals.- D. Integration process.- 1. Consensus.- 2. Construction phases and integra-tion modes.- 3. Integration quality.- 4. Fragile stability.- 5. Collective identity.- 6. Value-based constructivism.- E. Integration elements.- 1. Basic values.- 2. Recognition.- 3. Respect.- 4. Reciproc-ity.- 5. Trust.- 6. Decision-making process.- 7. People – Space.- 8. Symbolic link – Time concept.- 9. Elementary consensus.- Acknowledgments.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestConstitutional Law; Public International Law
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2012 . VIII, 497 p . 26 illus . Softcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-211-99415-3
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X. Jiang, Wuhan University, China
Legal Issues for Implementing the Clean Development Mechanism in ChinaToday, climate change is among the most hotly-de-bated topics worldwide. The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), one of the three financial mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol open to developing and developed countries, was devised to assist in mitigation of global warming. Since it was initiated, thousands of CDM projects have been carried out. China, in particular, with its large carbon emission potential and favourable in-vestment environment, has dominated the global carbon market through participating in CDM projects and has become the largest beneficiary. Despite significant benefits the CDM has brought to China, many barriers and problems are still encountered in the practical implementation of CDM projects. Moreover, as the first Kyoto period is set to expire in 2012, China, as a major emitter and developing country, will play a crucial role in combating global warming in the post-2012 period.
Features 7 It provides very helpful, detailed information on how to set up a CDM project in China 7 There are few books on the market that addresses CDM development in China while CDM project development is being taught in business schools CDM development in China is a complicated issue that would likely appeal to brighter students 7 It is unique because of the comparison of CDM projects in China with those implemented in India
Fields of interestPrivate International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice; Energy Policy, Economics and Management
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2012 . 250 p . 10 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-24736-1
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M. Mineiro, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
Space Technology Export Controls and International Cooperation in Outer SpaceContents Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Acro-nyms and Abbreviations.- Table of Contents.- In-troduction; Ram S. Jakhu.- PART I: An Exami-nation of Preliminary Concerns – Conceptual Lenses.- Chapter 1. Technical Characteristics of Space Goods and Technologies that are Relevant to Export Controls.- Chapter 2. Sovereignty as the Legal Basis of Export Controls: International Law and Space Technology Controls.- Chapter 3. Pol-icy, Economic, and Techno Globalization.- PART II: A Case Study of U.S. Comsat Export Control – A Regime In Need of Reform?.- Chapter 4. U.S. Approach to Comsat Export Controls and the Challenge of U.S.-E.U. Regulatory Divergence.- Chapter 5. U.S.-E.U. Comsat Regulatory Diver-gence: An Economic Impact Assessment in Light of Strategic Effectiveness .- Chapter 6. Efforts to Reform the STDA and China Launch Boycott: A Public Choice Theory Analysis.- Chapter 7. Legal Reform “Inside the Box” of the Current National Centric Paradigm: The Lacuna of Long-Term Strategic Vision.- PART III: Transcending the Case Study – Security and International Coopera-tion.- Chapter 8. Security and Global Coopera-tion in Outer Space: Space Technology Trade and Proliferation Controls as One Part of the Larger Puzzle.- Summary of Monograph Findings.- Final Conclusions: Overcoming the Dilemma of Na-tional Security and International Cooperation in Outer Space.- Epilogue: Future Areas of Research.- Bibliography.- Author Bio and Publications.- The End of the Road (Poem).- Charts and Illustrations.
Fields of interestLaw of the Sea, Air and Outer Space; Political Science, general; R & D/Technology Policy
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2012 . XXX, 198 p . 12 illus . in color . (Space Regulations Library, Volume 6) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2566-9
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M. N. Schmitt, US Naval War College, Newport, RI, USA
Essays on Law and War at the Fault LinesThis collection of essays by Professor Michael N. Schmitt of Durham University draws together those of his articles published over the past two decades that have explored particular fault lines in the law of armed conflict.
Features 7 Written by a highly reputed author 7 Only work dealing with the most complex and contro-versial issues of International Humanitarian Law and the use of force 7 Often cited works, used as a foundation for much subsequent work in the area
Contents Computer Network Attack and Use of Force in International Law: Thoughts on a Normative Framework.- Responding to Transnational Ter-rorism under the Jus ad Bellum: A Normative Framework.- Military Necessity and Humanity in International Humanitarian Law: Preserving the Delicate Balance.- The Principle of Discrimination in 21st Century Warfare.- Fault Lines in the Law of Attack.- Aerial Blockades in Historical, Legal, and Practical Perspective.- State Sponsored Assassina-tion in International and Domestic Law.- Green War: An Assessment of the Environmental Law of International Armed Conflict.- Wired Warfare: Computer Network Attack and International Law.- The Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities: A Critical Analysis.- Human Shields in International Humanitarian Law.- Investigating Violations of International Law in Armed Conflict.
Fields of interestPublic Law; Criminal Law; Public International Law
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2011 . XII, 639 p . Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-90-6704-739-5
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A. Wild, Attorney at law, Stuttgart, Germany (Ed .)
CAS and Football: Landmark CasesFIFA has accepted the jurisdiction of the CAS as from 11 November 2002. This date does not mark the beginning of the arbitration of the CAS in football matters, however it has to be stated, that from this date on football disputes in front of the CAS increased enormously. This book is dedicated to the most important decisions of the CAS in football disputes. These awards are analyzed by experts, practicing all over the world. Most of the authors have been directly involved in the pro-ceedings before the CAS. The commentaries cover a broad spectrum of disputes, inter alia, disputes concerning the contractual stability, protection of young football players, doping, football hooli-ganism, match fixing, players release, multiple club ownership, player agents and the stays of execution. This book provides a wide range of valuable information and is a useful tool for those whose main concern is professional football, such as sports lawyers, sports managers and sports agents, but also academics and researchers. The book appears in the ASSER International Sports Law Series, under the editorship of Dr. Robert Siekmann, Dr. Janwillem Soek and Marco van der Harst LL.M.
Features 7 Written by well-known and experienced prac-titioners in the field of sports law 7 Comprehen-sive overview of CAS arbitration in football 7 A look behind the scenes
Fields of interestLaw, general
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2011 . VII, 280 p . 1 illus . (ASSER International Sports Law Series) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-90-6704-807-1
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A. M. Abbasi, M. A. Khan, M. Ahmad, M. Zafar, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Medicinal Plant Biodiversity of Lesser Himalayas-PakistanThe Himalayan region is among the largest moun-tains systems of the world with uncounted unique medicinal plants resources. The lesser Himalayas ranges are the extension of Greater Himalayas. They have unique ecology, vegetation and diversity of medicinal flora due to tremendous variation in the altitude, climate and associated wildlife. The utilization of medicinal plants in medicine suffers from the fact that although plants are used to treat diseases, scientific evidence is lacking in many cas-es. Different societies of the world use the plants according to their own beliefs and knowledge and previous experiences. Their knowledge about the use of the plants is usually not known to the other world or science. This book provides a brief introduction of Lesser Himalayas, ethnobotanical aspects, marketing and anthropogenic pressure on medicinal flora. It comprises one hundred medicinal plant species including Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms (Monocots and Dicots) along with their scientific description and traditional uses.
Features 7 Covers a topic of current interest in me-dicinal plants of the Lesser Himalayan region, a subject that will not go out of date for a long time 7 Written by esteemed professionals in the field of plant sciences 7 Provides new insights into the area of medicinal plant use
Contents Introduction : Lesser Himalayas – Pakistan Medicinal Plant Wealth.- Ethnobotanical aspects.- Medicinal Plants Inventory.
Fields of interestPlant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Anato-my/Development
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2012 . 196 p . 114 illus . in color . Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1574-9
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M. D. Bolton, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Fargo, ND, USA; B. P. Thomma, Wageningen University, The Netherlands (Eds)
Plant Fungal PathogensMethods and Protocols
Contents Fungal ABC Transporter Deletion and Localiza-tion Analysis.- Targeted Gene Replacement in Fungal Pathogens via Agrobacterium tumefa-ciens Mediated Transformation.- Activity-based Protein Profiling of Infected Plants.- The use of Agroinfiltration for Transient Expression of Plant Resistance and Fungal Effector Proteins in Nico-tiana benthamiana Leaves.- Proteomic Techniques for Plant-Fungal Interactions.- Identification of HR-inducing cDNAs from Plant Pathogens via a Gateway®-Compatible Binary Potato Virus X-Expression Vector.- Freeze-Fracture of Infected Plant Leaves in Ethanol for Scanning Electron Mi-croscopic Study of Fungal Pathogens.- Real-time PCR for the Quantification of Fungi in planta.- Using Non-homologous End-joining-deficient Strains for Functional Gene Analyses in Filamen-tous Fungi.- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): A Tool for Studying Biophysical Surface Properties Underpinning Fungal Interactions with Plants and Substrates.- Use of the Yeast Two-Hybrid System to Identify Targets of Fungal Effectors.- Characterization of Plant – Fungal Interactions Involving Necrotrophic Effector-Producing Plant Pathogens.- Heterologous Production of Fungal Effectors in Pichia pastoris.- The Application of Laser Microdissection to Profiling Fungal Patho-gen Gene Expression in planta.- Metabolomics Protocols for Filamentous Fungi.- Targeted Gene Replacement in Fungi Using a Split-Marker Ap-proach.- Massively Parallel Sequencing Technolo-gy in Pathogenic Microbes.- Confocal Microscopy in Plant Pathogen Interactions. [...]
Fields of interestPlant Sciences; Plant Pathology
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2012 . XVIII, 769 p . 138 illus ., 74 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 835) Hardcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-1-61779-500-8
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M. Breitenbach, University of Salzburg, Austria; S. M. Jazwinski, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; P. Laun, University of Salzburg, Austria (Eds)
Aging Research in YeastThis volume includes contributions by the leading experts in the field of yeast aging.
Features 7 Yeast aging research and its relevance to humans 7 Thorough account of a rapidly ex-panding field 7 Offers a molecular cell biology perspective on aging 7 Written by authorities in the field of aging research
Contents 1. Preface and Introduction to Aging research in Yeast.- 2.Oxidative stresses and ageing.- 3.The role of Mitochondria in the aging processes of yeast.- 4.The Retrograde Response and Other Pathways of Interorganelle Communication in Yeast Replica-tive Aging.- 5. Chronological Aging in Saccharo-myces cerevisiae.- 6. Still waters run deep: Aging and the survival of quiescent and non-quiescent cells in yeast stationary-phase cultures.- 7. Maxi-mising the yeast chronological lifespan.- 8.Amino Acid Homeostasis and Chronological Longevity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.- 9. DNA damage and DNA replication stress in yeast models of aging.- 10.Yeast aging and apoptosis.-11. Cel-lular homeostasis in fungi: Impact on the aging process.- 12.Genome-wide analysis of yeast aging.- 13. Genetic Approaches to Aging in Budding and Fission Yeasts: New Connections and New Op-portunities.- 14. Evolution of asymmetric damage segregation: a modelling approach.-15. Cellular ageing and the actin cytoskeleton.
Fields of interestLife Sciences, general; Geriatrics/Gerontology; Cell Biology
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2011 . X, 374 p . 11 illus . in color . (Subcellular Biochemistry, Volume 57) Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-94-007-2560-7
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Q. Cheng, Dupont Central Research and Development, Wilmington, DE, USA (Ed .)
Microbial Metabolic EngineeringMethods and Protocols
Contents Screening for Cellulases with Industrial Value and their use in Biomass Conversion.- Reversal of NAD(P)H Cofactor Dependence by Protein Engi-neering.- Quantifying Plasmid Copy Number to Investigate Plasmid Dosage Effects Associated with Directed Protein Evolution.- High Isoprenoid Flux Escherichia coli as a Host for Carotenoids Production.- Mutagenic Inverted Repeats Assisted Genome Engineering (MIRAGE) in Saccharomy-ces cerevisiae: Deletion of gal7.-Creation of New Metabolic Pathways or Improvement of Exist-ing Metabolic Enzymes by in vivo Evolution in Escherichia coli.- Bioluminescent Reporter Genes for Promoter Discovery.-Recombination-based DNA Assembly and Mutagenesis Methods for Metabolic Engineering.- Ethanol-tolerant Gene Identification in Clostridium thermocellum using Pyro-resequencing for Metabolic Engineering.-Use of Proteomic Tools in Microbial Engineering for Biofuel Production.-Metabolic Engineering of Antibiotic-producing Actinomycetes using in vitro Transposon Mutagenesis.-Use FACS Sort-ing in Metabolic Engineering of Escherichia coli for Increased Peptide Production.-Using Flux Balance Analysis to Guide Microbial Metabolic Engineering.-Using an Advanced Microfermen-tor System for Strain Screening and Fermentation Optimization.-Rapid Strain Evaluation using Dynamic DO-stat fed-batch Fermentation Under Scale-down Conditions.- Preparation and Evalu-ation of Lignocellulosic Biomass Hydrolysates for Growth by Ethanolgenic Yeasts. [...]
Fields of interestMicrobiology; Biochemical Engineering
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2012 . XVI, 362 p . 64 illus ., 22 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 834) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-482-7
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R. B. Denman, New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island, NY, USA (Ed .)
Modeling Fragile X SyndromeIntroduction.
Features 7 Comprehensive overview on the molecular basis of fragile X syndrome 7 First book to cover all models used to investigate fragile X syn-drome 7 Includes state-of-of the art approaches like epigenetics
Contents Introduction: Reminiscing on Models and Model-ing.- Probing Astrocyte Function in Fragile X Syndrome.- Neural Stem Cells.- Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) and the Spinal Sen-sory System.- The role of the postsynaptic density in the pathology of the fragile X syndrome.- Be-havior in a Drosophila model of Fragile X.- Mo-lecular and Genetic Analysis of the Drosophila Model of Fragile X Syndrome.- Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein and Stem Cells.- Manipulat-ing the Fragile Mental Retardation Proteins in the frog.- Exploring the zebra finch Taeniopygia guttata as a novel animal model for the speech-language deficit of fragile X syndrome.- Neuroen-docrine alterations in the fragile X mouse.- Tak-ing STEPs forward to understanding Fragile X Syndrome.- Fmr-1 as an offspring genetic and a maternal environmental factor in neurodevelop-mental disease.- Mouse Models of the Fragile X Premutation and the Fragile X Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome.- Clinical Aspects of the Fragile X Syndrome.- Fragile X Syndrome: A Psychiatric Perspective.- Fragile X Syndrome and Targeted Treatment Trials.- The Fragile X-associated Tremor Ataxia Syndrome.- Vignettes: Models in Absentia.
Fields of interestCell Biology; Human Genetics; Molecular Medi-cine
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2012 . 350 p . 48 illus ., 39 in color . (Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation, Volume 54) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-21648-0
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R. J. Dohmen, University of Cologne, Germany; M. Scheffner, University of Konstanz, Germany (Eds)
Ubiquitin Family Modifiers and the ProteasomeReviews and Protocols
Contents Three Decades of Studies to Understand the Functions of the Ubiquitin Family.- Structure and Evolution of Ubiquitin and Ubiquitin-Related Domains.- Deciphering Tissue-Specific Ubiquity-lation by Mass Spectrometry.- Analysis of Cellular SUMO and SUMO-Ubiquitin Hybrid Conjugates.- Recombinant Reconstitution of Sumoylation Reactions In vitro.- Reconstitution of SUMO-Dependent Ubiquitylation In vitro.- Detection and Analysis of FAT10 Modification.- Isolation of NEDDylated Proteins in Human Cells.- The ISG15 Conjugation System.- Pupylation: Proteasomal Targeting by a Protein Modifier in Bacteria.- Role of UbF Family Modifiers and their Binding Pro-teins in Cell Signaling.- Isolation of Ubiquitylated Proteins using Tandem Ubiquitin-Binding Entities (TUBEs).- Using Linkage-Specific Monoclonal Antibodies to Analyze Cellular Ubiquitination.- Measuring Rates of Ubiquitin Chain Formation as a Functional Readout of Ligase Activity.- Synthesis and Analysis of K11-Linked Ubiquitin Chains.- Synthesis and Analysis of Linear Ubiquitin Chains.- Detection and Quantitation of SUMO Chains by Mass Spectrometry.- Bioinformatical Detection of Recognition Factors for Ubiquitin and SUMO.- Surface Plasmon Resonance to Measure Interactions of UbFs with Their Binding Partners.- Identifying and Studying Ubiquitin Re-ceptors by NMR.- Exploring the Role of p97 and its UBX-Domain Cofactors Through Identifica-tion of Their Interacting Proteins.- Assembly and Function of the Proteasome. [...]
Fields of interestProtein Science; Proteomics
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2012 . XVIII, 745 p . 121 illus ., 36 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 832) Hardcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-1-61779-473-5
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F. A. Khan, Manipal University, Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Stem Cell TechnologyThis book examines all topics essential to stem cell biology, stem cell research and stem cell technol-ogy, enabling readers to understand the basic, scientific, ethical, clinical and industrial aspects of stem cells in highly concise and lucid terms. One reason that stem cells are important is the human development from stem cells. As such, an under-standing of their unique attributes and control can teach us more about early human development. Diseases such as cancer are thought to result from abnormal cell proliferation and differentiation.
Features 7 First book, which deals with all the aspects of stem cell technology from bench to pa-tients 7 Suitable not only for graduate students, but for everyone else, who works in a biotech lab 7 Combines theoretical background with methods and applications
Contents Introduction to Stem Cells.- Characteristics of Stem Cells.- Adult Stem Cells.- Umbilical Cord Stem Cells.- Embryonic Stem Cells.- Induced Plu-ripotent Stem Cells.- Stem Cells Culture.- Charac-terization of Stem Cells.- Signaling Mechanisms in Stem Cells.- Genetic Manipulation of Stem Cells.- Applications of Stem Cells.- Stem Cell Lines and Stem Cell Banks.- Production of Stem Cells.- Stem Cell Therapy and Clinical Trials.- Commercializa-tion of Stem Cell Technology.- Stem Cell Research and Funding.- Intellectual Property Rights in Stem Cell Technology.- Bioethical and Legal Aspects of Stem Cell Research.- Stem Cell Technology: New Trends.- Career Opportunities in Stem Cell Technology.
Fields of interestStem Cells; Cell Biology; Molecular Medicine
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2012 . X, 365 p . 38 illus . in color . (Principles and Practice) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-23420-0
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E. Kothe, University of Jena, Germany; A. Varma, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India (Eds)
Bio-Geo Interactions in Metal-Contaminated SoilsContents Contaminated Soil: Physical, Chemical and Biological Components.- Biogeosciences in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils.- The Role of Mineral-ogy and Geochemistry in Hazard Potential Assess-ment of Mining Areas.- Rare Earth Elements in Biotic and Abiotic Acidic Systems.- Geomicrobial Manganese Redox Reactions in Metal Contami-nated Soil Substrates.- Natural Biomineralization in the Contaminated Sediment-Water System at the Ingurtosu Abandoned Mine.- Speciation of Uranium in Seepage Water and Pore Water of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil.- Plant microbe interaction in heavy metal contaminated soils.- Heavy Metal Resistant Streptomycetes in Soil.- Role of Mycorrhiza in Re-Forestation at Heavy Metal Contaminated Sites.- Historical Copper Spoil Heaps in Salzburg/Austria: Geology, Mining History, Aspects of Soil Chemistry and Vegeta-tion.- Natural Vegetation, Metal Accumulation and Tolerance in Plants Growing on Heavy Metal Rich Soils.- Hyperaccummulation: a Key to Heavy Metal Bioremediation.- Nickel Hyperaccumulat-ing plants and Alyssum bertolonii: Model Systems for Studying Biogeochemical Interactions in Serpentine Soils.- The Role of Organic Matter in the Mobility of Metals in Contaminated Catch-ments.- Mycorrhizal-Based Phytostabilization of Zn-Pb Tailings: Lessons from the Trzebionka Min-ing Works (Southern Poland).- Bioremediation of Copper, Chromium and Cadmium by Actinomy-cetes from Contaminated Soils.- Bioremediation and heavy metal uptake: microbial approaches at field scale.- Contributions to the Theoretical Foundations of Integrated Modeling in Biogeo-chemistry and their Application in Contaminated Areas.
Fields of interestMicrobiology; Plant Physiology; Biogeosciences
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2012 . XIX, 456 p . 67 illus ., 25 in color . (Soil Biology, Volume 31) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-23326-5
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D. K. Maheshwari, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, India (Ed .)
Bacteria in Agrobiology: Stress ManagementFeatures 7 Gives a modern approach to the various facets of plant growth promoting and associative bacteria 7 A valuable source of information for scientists in agriculture, agronomy, microbiology, botany, environmental sciences and soil biol-ogy 7 Written by renowned scientists
Contents Priming of Plant Defences by PGPR against Fungal and Bacterial Plant Foliar Pathogens.- The Management of Soil Quality and Plant Productiv-ity in Stressed Environment with Rhizobacteria.- Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Alleviators for Soil Degradation.- Microbial Products and Soil Stresses.- Interactions Between Legumes and Rhizobia Under Stress Conditions.- Cold tolerant PGPRs as Bioinoculants for Stress Management.- Hormonal Signaling by PGPR Improves Plant Health Under Stress Conditions.- Microbial ACC-Deaminase Biotechnology: Per-spectives and Applications in Stress Agriculture.- Rhizobacterial ACC deaminase in Plant Growth and Stress Amelioration.- Bacterial Mediated Al-leviation of Abiotic Stress in Crops.- Rhizobacteria mediated induced systemic tolerance in plants: prospects for abiotic stress management.- PGPR For Protection of Plant Health Under Saline Con-ditions.- PGPR as Inoculants in Management of Lands Contaminated With Trace Elements.- The Use of ACC Deaminase to Increase the Tolerance of Plants to Various Phytopathogens.- Nutrient Availability and Management in the Rhizosphere by microorganisms.
Fields of interestBacteriology; Agriculture
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2012 . XIII, 486 p . 20 illus ., 7 in color . Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-23464-4
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B. Mallick, New York State Department of Health, NY, USA; Z. Ghosh, Bioinformatics Center, Kolkata, India (Eds)
Regulatory RNAsBasics, Methods and Applications
Contents Renaissance of Regulatory RNAs.- Diversity, overlap and relationships in the small RNA landscape.- Fragments of small nucleolar RNAs as a new source for non-coding RNAs.- Small regula-tory RNAs (sRNAs) – key players in prokaryotic metabolism, stress response and virulence.- The canonical RNA interference pathway in animals.- Generation of functional long non-coding RNA through transcription and natural selection.- Mi-croRNA regulation of neuronal differentiation and plasticity.- Long Non-coding RNA Function and Expression in Cancer.- Expression profiling of ncRNAs employing RNP libraries and custom LNA/DNA microarray analysis.- Targeted meth-ods to improve small RNA profiles generated by deep sequencing.- Biocomputational identification of bacterial small RNAs and their target binding sites.- Identifying functional miRNA targets using over-expression and knockdown methods.- Iden-tification of lncRNAs using computational and experimental approaches.- Experimental analyses of RNA-based regulations in Bacteria.- Micro-regulators ruling over pluripotent stem cells.- The role of RNA-interference in targeting the cancer stem cell and clinical trials for cancer.- microR-NAs in development, stem cell differentiation and regenerative medicine.- The role of microRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases: Implications for early detection and treatment.- siRNA therapeutic design: tools and challenges.- Artificial MicroRNA and its Applications.- Deep sequencing of mi-croRNAs in cancer: Expression profiling and its applications.
Fields of interestBiochemistry, general; Cell Biology; Gene Expres-sion
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2012 . VI, 623 p . 54 illus ., 35 in color . Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-22516-1
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M. A. McGuckin, Mater Medical Research Institute, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia; D. J. Thornton, University of Manchester, UK (Eds)
MucinsMethods and Protocols
Contents Mucin Methods: Genes Encoding Mucins And Their Genetic Variation With A Focus On Gel Forming Mucins.- Gel-forming and Cell-associated Mucins – preparation for Structural and Functional Studies.- Detecting, Visualising and Quantifying Mucins.- Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Mucin Core Proteins.- O-Glycoprotein Biosynthesis: Site Localization by Edman Degra-dation and Site Prediction Based on Random Pep-tide Substrates.- Analysis of Assembly of Secreted Mucins.- MUC1 Membrane Trafficking: Protocols for Assessing Biosynthetic Delivery, Endocytosis, Recycling and Release Through Exosomes.- Gly-comic Work-flow for Analysis of Mucin O-linked Oligosaccharides.- Glycomic Work-flow for Analysis of Mucin O-linked Oligosaccharides.- O-Glycomics: Profiling and Structural Analysis of Mucin-type O-linked Glycans.- O-Glycopro-teomics: Site-specific O-glycoprotein Analysis by CID/ETD Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Top-Down Glycoprotein Sequencing by In-Source Decay MALDI Mass Spectrometry.- Analysing Mucin Degradation.- Assessment of Mucus Thickness and Production In Situ.- Preservation of Mucus in Histological Sections, Immunostaining of Mucins in Fixed Tissue and Localization of Bacteria with FISH.- In vitro Measurements of Mucus Secretion by Colon Explants.- Establishment of Respiratory Air-Liq-uid Interface Cultures and their Use in Studying Mucin Production, Secretion, and Function.- Studying Mucin Secretion from Human Bronchial Epithelial Cell Primary Cultures.- Assessment of Intracellular Mucin Content In Vivo. [...]
Fields of interestBiochemistry, general; Proteomics
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2012 . 300 p . 50 illus ., 7 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 842) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-512-1
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X. Peng, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, TX, USA; M. Antonyak, Department of Molecular Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY (Eds)
Cardiovascular DevelopmentMethods and Protocols
Contents Use of Whole Embryo Culture for Studying Heart Development.-Quantifying Cardiac Functions in Embryonic and Adult Zebrafish.-Analysis of the Patterning of Cardiac Outflow Tract and Great Arteries with Angiography and Vascular Casting.-Morpholino Injection in Xenopus.-Chicken Chorioallantoic Membrane Angiogenesis Model.-Visualizing Vascular Networks in Zebrafish: An Introduction to Microangiography.-Whole-mount Confocal Microscopy for Vascular Branching Morphogenesis.-Visualization of Mouse Embryo Angiogenesis by Fluorescence-based Staining.-Miniaturized Assays of Angiogenesis in Vitro.-Analysis of the Endocardial-to-Mesenchymal Transformation of Heart Valve Development by a Collagen Gel Culture Assay.-Quantification of Myocyte Chemotaxis: A role for FAK in Regu-lating Directional Motility.-Analysis of Neural Crest Cell Fate During Cardiovascular Develop-ment using Cre-activated lacZ/b-galactosidase Staining.-Indirect Immunostaining on Mouse Embryonic Heart for the Detection of Proliferated Cardiomyocyte.-Isolation and Characterization of Vascular Endothelial Cells from Murine Heart and Lung.-Isolation and Characterization of Embryon-ic and Adult Epicardium and Epicardium-Derived Cells.-Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells: Isolation, Culture, and Characterization.-C-kit Expression Identifies Cardiac Precursor Cells.-Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis in Heart Development: Methods and Protocols.-Adenovirus-mediated Gene Transfec-tion in the Isolated Lymphatic Vessels.-Isolation of Cardiac Myocytes and Fibroblasts from Neonatal Rat Pups. [...]
Fields of interestMolecular Medicine; Cardiology
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2012 . 325 p . 70 illus ., 26 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 843) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-522-0
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L. Pla, Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University (UNEFM), Coro, Venezuela; F. Casanoves, Tropical Agriculture Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE), Turrialba, Costa Rica; J. Di Rienzo, The National University of Cordoba, Argentina
Quantifying Functional BiodiversityContents 1. Introduction.- 1.1 Functional Diversity Approach To Quantify the Biodiversity.- 1.2 Functional Diversity Assessment.- 1.3 Classifica-tion of Ecosystem Services.- 1.4 Selection of Traits According to Ecosystem Service.- 1.5. Func-tional Diversity Quantification.- 2. Functional Groups.- 2.1 Selecting Trait and Its Relation With Ecosystem Services.- 2.2 A Guide For Data Ar-rangement.- 2.3 Statistical Procedures To Define Functional Groups.- 2.4 Functional Charac-terization of Coastal Sandy Plain Vegetation in Southeast Brazil.- 2.5 Functional Groups For Bird Species in Nicaragua.- 3. Functional Diversity Indices.- 3.1 About Functional Diversity Indices and Measures.- 3.2 Species Diversity Indices.- 3.3 Single-trait Metrics and Indices: Properties and Estimation.- 3.4 Multi-trait Indices: Properties and Estimation.- 3.5 Ability of Indices to Detect Some Ecological Processes.- 4. How To Estimate Func-tional Diversity Indices.- 4.1 The FDiversity Soft-ware: Capabilities and Data Management.- 4.1.1 How To Install FDiversity.- 4.1.2 Data Menu.- 4.1.3 Statistics and Output Menus.- 4.2 Case study: Changes in Functional Diversity in an Altitudinal Gradient.- 4.2.1 Sample Design and Trait Evalu-ation.- 4.2.2 The Database.- 4.2.3 Changes of Plant Functional Types With the Altitude.- 4.2.4 Changes of Functional Diversity Indices With the Altitude.- 4.3 Case study: Changes in Functional Diversity in a Chronosequence.- 4.3.1 Sample Design and Trait Evaluation.- 4.3.2 The Database.- 4.3.3 Changes of Plant Functional Types in the Chronosequence. [...]
Fields of interestEntomology; Ecology; Biostatistics
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2012 . VII, 133 p . 35 illus . With online files/update . (SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-2647-5
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Progress in BotanyGenetics - Physiology - Systematics - Ecology
U. Lüttge, Series editor: W. Beyschlag, B. Büdel, D. Francis, J. Cushman
Volume 73
U. Lüttge, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany; W. Beyschlag, University of Bielefeld, Germany; B. Büdel, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; D. Francis, University of Cardiff, UK (Eds)
Progress in Botany Vol. 73Features 7 Up-to-date reviews 7 Written by leading experts 7 All contributions are peer-reviewed
Contents A Half-century Adventure in the Dynamics of Living Systems.- To Divide and to Rule; Regulat-ing Cell Division in Roots During Postembryonic Growth.- Metabolic Engineering of Cyanobacteria for Direct Conversion of CO2 to Hydrocarbon Biofuels.- Interaction Between Salinity and Elevat-ed CO2: A Physiological Approach.- Mechanisms of Cd Hyperaccumulation and Detoxification in Heavy Metal Hyperaccumulators: How Plants Cope with Cd.- Long-distance Transport and Plant Internal Cycling of N- and S-Compounds.- Blue Light Activated Chloroplast Movements – Progress in the Last Decade.- Role of Chloroplast Thylakoid Lumen in Photosynthetic Regulation and Plant Cell Signaling.- Connecting Environ-mental Stimuli and CAM Expression: Phytohor-mones and Other Signaling Molecules.- Systemat-ics of the Green Algae: a Brief Introduction to the Current Status.- Secondary Lichen Compounds as Protection Against Excess Solar Radiation and Herbivores.
Fields of interestPlant Sciences
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2012 . X, 280 p . 24 illus ., 11 in color . Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-22745-5
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A. Pugliese, Università degli Studi di Messina, Italy; A. Gaiti, C. Boiti, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy (Eds)
Veterinary ScienceCurrent Aspects in Biology, Animal Pathology, Clinic and Food Hygiene
Contents Nucleofection of Ovine Amniotic Fluid-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells.- Osteogenic Potential of Sheep Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells.- NOS Immunoreactivity in the Reticular Groove of Lamb.- Effects of dry period length on NEFA and IGF-I plasma concentrations and postpartum ovarian activity resumption in dairy cows.- Sheep Calcaneal Tendon Repair Subsequent to Amniotic Derived Stem Cell Allotransplantation.- Role of actin in spermatozoa function through biological network theory.- Staphylococcus Aureus: Ap-plication of a Rapid Test For Molecular Typing of Strains Isolated From Bovine Mastitis.- Epi-demiological and biomolecular updates on En-cephalitozoon cuniculi in lagomorpha of Sardinia (Italy).- Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Relation to Virulence Factors, and Phylogenetic Group of Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Isolated From Dogs and Cats.- Effects of the Ambient Tempera-ture on the Calves’ Welfare Parameters During a Long Road Transportation.- The Association Between N-Methylglucamine Antimoniate and Pancreatitis in Dogs with Leishmaniasis.- Super-oxide Dismutase and Glutathione Peroxidase in Dogs with Leishmaniasis Following Antimoniate Therapy.- The Importance of the New Institution of “Mediation” for Civil Liability of Veterinarians.- Increased Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress in Bitches With Several Tumours.- Validation of Thrombo-elastometry in Cattle. [...]
Fields of interestZoology; Animal Biochemistry; Veterinary Medicine
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2012 . XIV, 156 p . 29 illus ., 5 in color . Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-23270-1
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F. Rédini, INSERM, Nantes, France (Ed .)
ProteoglycansMethods and Protocols
Contents Proteoglycans: Gene Cloning.- Proteoglycan: Site Mapping and Site-Directed Mutagenesis.- Mapping of the Wnt/β-Catenin/TCF Response Elements in the Human Versican Promoter.- Gene Silencing in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.- A Novel Strategy for a Splice-Variant Selective Gene Ablation: The Example of the Versican V0/V2 Knockout.- Detection of Neurocan in Cerebro-spinal Fluid.- Glycosaminoglycan Chain Analysis and Characterization (Glycosylation/Epimeriza-tion).- Characterization of Glycosaminoglycans by Tandem Vibrational Microspectroscopy and Multivariate Data Analysis.- Glycosaminoglycans: Oligosaccharide Analysis by Liquid Chroma-tography/Specific Labeling.- Brain Chondroitin/Dermatan Sulfate, from Cerebral Tissue to Fine Structure: Extraction, Preparation, and Fully Automated Chip-Electrospray Mass Spectrometric Analysis.- Use of Neutrons Reveal the Dynamics of Cell Surface Glycosaminoglycans.- Following Protein-Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) Polysaccha-ride Interactions with Differential Scanning Fluo-rimetry (DSF).- In Vivo Scintigraphic Imaging of Proteoglycans.- Serglycin: The Master of the Mast Cell.- Analysis of Aggrecan Catabolism by Im-munoblotting and Immunohistochemistry.- Hepa-ran Sulfate Proteoglycans as Multifunctional Cell Regulators: Cell Surface Receptors.- Models for Studies of Proteoglycans in Kidney Pathophysiolo-gy.- Lumican Promotes Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing.- Shedding of Cell Membrane-Bound Proteoglycans.- Modulatory Effects of Proteogly-cans on Proteinase Activities.- Proteoglycans and Osteolysis.- Proteoglycans and Cartilage Repair.
Fields of interestBiochemistry, general; Proteomics
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2012 . 340 p . 60 illus ., 16 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 836) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-497-1
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H. Roy, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Crowmarsh Gifford, UK; P. De Clercq, Ghent University, Belgium; L.-J. Lawson Handley, University of Hull, Kingston-upon-Hull, UK; J. J. Sloggett, Breda, The Netherlands; R. L. Poland, Clifton College, Bristol, UK; E. Wajnberg, I .N .R .A ., Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France (Eds)
Invasive Alien Arthropod Predators and Parasitoids: An Ecological ApproachContents Foreword: Alien arthropod predators and para-sitoids: an ecological approach.- 1. A conceptual framework for understanding arthropod predator and parasitoid invasions.- 2. Alien arthropod predators and parasitoids: interactions with the environment.- 3. Ecological genetics of invasive alien species.- 4. Detecting arthropod intraguild predation in the field.- 5. A ‘Goldilocks’ hypothesis for dispersal of biological control agents.- 6. Can the enemy release hypothesis explain the success of invasive alien predators and parasitoids?.- 7. Ecological effects of invasive alien species on native communities, with particular emphasis on the interactions between aphids and ladybirds.- 8. Inventory of terrestrial alien arthropod predators and parasites established in Europe.- 9. Ecological effects and management of invasive alien Vespi-dae.- 10. Torymus sinensis: a viable management option for the biological control of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in Europe?.- 11. Ecology of Arachnida alien to Europe.- 12. The hitchhiker’s guide to alien ant invasions.- 13. Invasive alien Crustacea: dispersal, establishment, impact and control.- 14. Invasions by ladybugs, ladybirds, and other preda-tory beetles.- 15. Ecology of Harmonia axyridis in natural habitats within its native range. [...]
Fields of interestEcology; Evolutionary Biology; Entomology
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2012 . X, 275 p . 65 illus ., 55 in color . (Progress in Biological Control, Volume 13) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2708-3
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A. Shekhtman, D. S. Burz, State University of New York, Albany, NY, USA (Eds)
Protein NMR TechniquesContents A Novel Bacterial Expression Method with Opti-mized Parameters for Very High Yield Production of Triple-labeled Proteins.- Isotopic Labeling of Heterologous Proteins in the Yeast Pichia pastoris and Kluyveromyces lactis.- Isotope Labeling in Insect Cells.- Isotope Labeling in Mammalian Cells.- Cell-free Protein Production for NMR Studies.- Cell-free Membrane Protein Expression for Solid-state NMR.- Expression and Purification of Src-family Kinases for Solution NMR Studies.- NMR Studies of Large Protein Systems.- Protein Dynamics by 15N Nuclear Magnetic Relaxation.- Bacterial Production and Solution NMR Studies of a Viral Membrane Ion Channel.- Preparation of the Modular Multi-Domain Protein RPA for Study by NMR Spectroscopy.- NMR Studies of Protein-RNA Interactions.- Preparation and Opti-mization of Protein-DNA Complexes Suitable for Detailed NMR Studies.- NMR Studies of Protein-ligand Interactions.- In-cell NMR Spectroscopy in Escherichia coli.- Deuterated Peptides and Proteins: Structure and Dynamics Studies by MAS solid-state NMR.- Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy of Protein Complexes.- Synthesis, Purification and Characterization of Single Helix Membrane Peptides and Proteins for NMR Spectroscopy.- As-signment of Backbone Resonances in a Eukaryotic Protein Kinase – ERK2.- Electrostatics of Hydro-gen Exchange for Analyzing Protein Flexibility.- Fast Protein Backbone NMR Resonance Assign-ment using the BATCH Strategy.- Comprehensive Automation for NMR Structure Determination of Proteins.- ARIA for Solution and Solid-state NMR Protein NMR Techniques.- Determining Protein Dynamics from 15N Relaxation Data by using DYNAMICS.
Fields of interestProtein Science; Spectroscopy/Spectrometry
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3rd ed . 2012 . XV, 639 p . 107 illus ., 23 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 831) Hardcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-1-61779-479-7
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T. S. Schilhab, University of Århus, København, Denmark; F. Stjernfelt, University of Århus, Denmark; T. Deacon, University of Berkeley, CA, U .SA . (Eds)
The Symbolic Species EvolvedFeatures 7 New perspectives on evolutionary cognition from some of the world’s leading researchers in the field 7 Gives a broad introduction to the range of perspectives on evolutionary cognition Includes up-to-date research from the author of 7 The symbolic species, Professor Terrence Deacon
Contents Introduction - searching the missing links.- Part I: The Biosemiotic Connection.- 1. Towards a semiotic cognitive science: why neither the phenomenological nor computational approaches are adequate.- 2. The Symbolic Species hypothesis revisited.- 3. Peirce and Deacon on meaning and the evolution of language.- 4. Semiosis beyond signs. On a two or three missing links on the way to human beings.- Part II: The Prehistoric and Comparative Connection.- 5. The natural history of intentionality. A biosemiotic approach.- 6. The evolution of learning to communicate: Avian model for the missing link.- 7. From parsing actions to understanding intentions.- 8. New non-Linnaean, neo-cladistic nomenclature and clas-sification conventions exemplified by recent and fossil hominids.- 9. ¬¬¬¬The tripod effect: Coevo-lution of cooperation, cognition and communica-tion.- Part III: The Cognitive and Anthropological Connection.- 10. Language as a repository of tacit knowledge.- 11. Levels of immersion and embodiment.- 12. Emerging symbols.- 13. Gender in innovative techno fantasies.- Epilogue.- 14. New perspectives.- Index.
Fields of interestEvolutionary Biology; Neurosciences; Epistemo-logy
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2012 . X, 302 p . 6 illus . in color . (Biosemiotics, Volume 6) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-2335-1
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R. Sullivan, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Introduction to Data Mining for the Life SciencesData mining provides a set of new techniques to integrate, synthesize, and analyze tdata, un-covering the hidden patterns that exist within. Traditionally, techniques such as kernel learning methods, pattern recognition, and data mining, have been the domain of researchers in areas such as artificial intelligence, but leveraging these tools, techniques, and concepts against your data asset to identify problems early, understand interac-tions that exist and highlight previously unrealized relationships through the combination of these different disciplines can provide significant value for the investigator and her organization.
Features 7 Data mining involves uncovering the patterns inherent within the data 7 Provides a set of tech-niques that can help the life scientist leverage the valuable data asset 7 With each set of techniques are tangible examples to support them
Contents Introduction.- Fundamental Concepts.- Data Ar-chitecture and Data Modeling.- Representing Data Mining Results.- The Input Side of the Equation.- Statistical Methods.- Bayesian Statistics.- Machine Learning Techniques.- Classification and Predic-tion.- Informatics.- Systems Biology.- Let’s Call it a Day.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.- Appendix C. Appendix D.- Index.
Fields of interestBioinformatics
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2012 . V, 430 p . 206 illus ., 64 in color . Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-58829-942-0
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L.-J. C. Wong, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA (Ed .)
Mitochondrial DisordersBiochemical and Molecular Analysis
Contents Mitochondrial DNA Mutations: An Overview of Clinical and Molecular Aspects.- Nuclear Gene Defects in Mitochondrial Disorders.- Diagnostic Challenges of Mitochondrial Disorders: Com-plexities of Two Genomes.- Biochemical Analyses of the Electron Transport Chain Complexes by Spectrophotometry.- Measurement of Mito-chondrial Oxygen Consumption Using A Clark Electrode.- Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain: Biochemical Analysis and Criterion for Deficiency in Diagnosis.- Assays of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex and Pyruvate Carboxylase Activity.- As-sessment of Thymidine Phosphorylase Func-tion: Measurement of Plasma Thymidine (and Deoxyuridine) and Thymidine Phosphosphorylase Activity.- Measurement of Mitochondrial dNTP Pools.- Measurement of Oxidized and Reduced Coenzyme Q in Biological Fluids, Cells, and Tis-sues: An HPLC-EC Method.- Assay to Measure Oxidized and Reduced Forms of CoQ by LC-MS/MS.- Morphological Assessment of Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Function on Tissue Sections.- Blue Native Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis: A Powerful Diagnostic Tool for the Detection of Assembly Defects in the Enzyme Complexes of Oxidative Phosphorylation.- Radioactive Labeling of Mitochondrial Translation Products in Cultured Cells.- Transmitochondrial Cybrids: Tools for Functional Studies of Mutant Mitochondria.- Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting Analysis of Mitochondrial Content, Membrane Potential, and Matrix Oxidant Burden in Human Lymphoblas-toid Cell Lines.- Molecular Profiling of Mitochon-drial Dysfunction in Caenorhabditis elegans. [...]
Fields of interestCell Biology; Laboratory Medicine
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2012 . XVI, 395 p . 59 illus ., 31 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 837) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-503-9
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E. Zahavy, A. Ordentlich, S. Yitzhaki, A. Shafferman, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel (Eds)
Nano-Biotechnology for Biomedical and Diagnostic ResearchContents Preface.- 1. Biomolecule/Nanomaterial Hybrid Systems for Nanobiotechnology.- 2. Superresolu-tion Optical Flunctuation Imaging.- 3. Application of Nanoparticles for the Detection and Sorting of Pathogenic Bacteria by Flow-Cytometry.- Con-clusion.- 4. Advancing Nanostructured Porous Si-Based Optical Transducers for Label Free Bacteria Detection.- 5. Gold Fibers as a Platform for Biosensing.- 6. Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Organic Molecules Adsorbed on Metallic Nanoparticles.- 7. Quantum Dots and Fluorescent Protein FRET-based Biosensors.- 8. Semiconductor Quantum Dots as FRET-Acceptors for Multiplexed Diagnostics and Molecular Ruler Application.- 9. Assembly and Microscopic Characterization of DNA Origami Structures.- 10. DNA Nanotechnology.- 11. Role of Carbohydrate (lectin) receptors in the Macrophage Uptake of Dextran-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.- 12. Toxicity of Gold Nanoparticles on Somatic and Reproductive Cells.- 13. Ultrasound Activated Nano-Encapsulated Targeted Drug Delivery and Tumour Cell Poration.- 14. Ultrasound Mediated Localized Drug Delivery.- 15. Sonochemical Pro-teinaceous Microspheres for Wound Healing.- 16. Alendronate Liposomes for Antitumor Therapy: Activation of γδ T Cells and Inhibition of Tumor Growth.
Fields of interestBiological Microscopy; Nanochemistry; Cancer Research
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2012 . X, 259 p . 84 illus ., 24 in color . (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 733) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-2554-6
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E. L. Keenan, D. Paperno, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds)
Handbook of Quantifiers in Natural LanguageCovering a strikingly diverse range of languages from 12 linguistic families, this handbook is based on responses to a questionnaire constructed by the editors. Focusing on the formation, distribution and semantic interpretation of quantificational ex-pressions, the book explores 17 languages includ-ing German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Malagasy, Hebrew, Pima, Basque, and more. The language data sets enable detailed crosslinguistic comparison of numerous features.
Features 7 Enables cross-language research based on individual studies that each follow the same struc-ture 7 Offers a unique breadth and diversity by covering 20 different languages from 15 language families 7 Presents reliable and accessible data on quantifiers written by native speaker linguists
Contents Introduction .- Chapter 1 The Quantifier Ques-tionnaire .- Chapter 2 Quantifiers in Adyghe .- Chapter 3 Quantification in Basque .- Chapter 4 Garifuna Quantification .- Chapter 5 Quantifica-tion in German .- Chapter 6 The landscape of Quantificational expressions in Greek .- Chapter 7 Quantifiers in Modern Hebrew .- Chapter 8 Quan-tification in Hungarian .- Chapter 9 Quantifiers in Italian .- Chapter 10 Quantity expressions in Japa-nese .- Chapter 11 Malagasy Quantifiers .- Chapter 12 Taiwan Mandarin Quantifiers .- Chapter 13 Pima Quantifiers .- Chapter 14 Quantification in Standard Russian .- Chapter 15 Quantification in Telugu .- Chapter 16 Quantification in Western Armenian .- Chapter 17 Wolof Quantifiers .- Chapter 18 Overview .- Subject Index.
Fields of interestSemantics; Philosophy of Language; Syntax
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2012 . XII, 882 p . (Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy, Volume 90) Hardcover7 $559.00ISBN 978-94-007-2680-2
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A. Mystkowska-Wiertelak, M. Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland
Production-oriented and Comprehension-based Grammar Teaching in the Foreign Language ClassroomThe book addresses one of the key controversies in teaching foreign language grammar, which is the utility of production-oriented instruction, as exemplified in the PPP sequence, and comprehen-sion-based teaching, as implemented in interpre-tation tasks and processing instruction.
Features 7 Focuses on a current controversy in teaching foreign language grammar, namely the contribu-tion of production-oriented and comprehension-based instruction 7 Presents the results of several research projects which were aimed to determine the effects of the two types of instruc-tion and their different variants, with all of them being conducted in regular classes 7 Of interest to a wide audience, ranging from SLA researchers, through methodologists and educational materials designers, to classroom teachers
Contents Issues in Grammar Learning and Teaching.- Theo-retical Perspectives on Grammar Learning and Teaching.- Input-oriented Approaches to Gram-mar Teaching.- Investigating the effectiveness of Output-oriented and Input-based Instruction in the Language Classroom.- Exploring the Effects of Diversified Treatment Modes on Production and Reception of Grammatical Forms.
Fields of interestGrammar; Language Education
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2012 . XII, 221 p . 18 illus . (Second Language Learning and Teaching) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-20855-3
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S. Asai, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Nagoya, Japan
Electromagnetic Processing of MaterialsMaterials Processing by Using Electric and Magnetic Functions
This book is both a course book and a monograph.
Features 7 The field of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials was developed in the 80s and a suitable text book for students and Engineers does not exist outside Japan 7 This field is now drastically growing in China, Korea, Japan and European countries 7 Readers can easily grasp the concept of transport phenomena including mass, heat, momentum and magnetic field and apply to create new materials and/or develop reasonable materials processes
Contents Contents.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Development of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials.- Chapter 2: Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing.- Chapter 3: Magnetohydrodynamics in Materials Processing.- Chapter 4: Electromagnetic Process-ing of Materials.- Chapter 5: Materials Processing by Use of a High Intensity Magnetic Field.- Ap-pendix.- Notations.- Index.
Fields of interestMaterials Science, general; Optics and Electrody-namics; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
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2012 . VII, 181 p . 82 illus . (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 99) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2644-4
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H. Wang, B. Xu, Academy of Armored Forces Engineering, Beijing, China; J. Liu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Micro and Nano Sulfide Solid Lubrication„Micro and Nano Sulfide Solid Lubrication“ cov-ers the basic principles of sulfide solid lubrica-tion, which is an important field of tribology, an effective means of reducing friction and wear on machine parts, and is closely related to the broader problem of saving energy and materials. This book discusses the low-temperature sulfuration technology which was first developed in China, as well as the two-step methods for preparing various sulfide lubrication films (coatings) created by the authors, which are described in detail. This book is intended for researchers in the fields of tribology, materials science, mechanical design, and struc-tural design. Dr.
Features 7 Reflects the latest development of sulfide solid lubrication materials fomr an intrenatinal perspec-tive, both in China and abroad 7 Includes extensive experimental data, curves and pic-tures 7 Provides new explanations for the solid lubrication mechanism
Contents Solid lubricating materials.- Solid lubrication FeS film prepared by ion sulfuration.- FeS solid lubrication film prepared by a two-step method.- FeS solid lubrication layer prepared by other methods.- Micron-nano MoS2 solid lubrication film.- Micron-nano WS2 solid lubrication film.- Micron-nano ZnS solid lubrication film.- Nano solid lubrication particles as additives in the lubricating oil.
Fields of interestTribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Nanotech-nology and Microengineering; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films
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Translated from the Chinese version, Weinami Liuxi Guti Runhua, Science Press, January, 2009 . Jointly Published with Science Press .
Distribution rights in China: Science Press
2012 . 415 p . 447 illus ., 28 in color . Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-23101-8
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L. Ambrosio, G. Da Prato, A. Mennucci, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy
Introduction to Measure Theory and IntegrationThis textbook collects the notes for an introducto-ry course in measure theory and integration. The course was taught by the authors to undergraduate students of the Scuola Normale Superiore, in the years 2000-2011. The goal of the course was to present, in a quick but rigorous way, the modern point of view on measure theory and integration, putting Lebesgue‘s Euclidean space theory into a more general context and presenting the basic applications to Fourier series, calculus and real analysis. The text can also pave the way to more advanced courses in probability, stochastic pro-cesses or geometric measure theory. Prerequisites for the book are a basic knowledge of calculus in one and several variables, metric spaces and linear algebra. All results presented here, as well as their proofs, are classical. The authors claim some origi-nality only in the presentation and in the choice of the exercises. Detailed solutions to the exercises are provided in the final part of the book.
Features 7 Good choice of exercises, supplemented with solutions 7 Modern view point on measure theory and integration 7 Classical results and proofs
Contents Measure spaces.- Integration.- Spaces of measur-able functions.- Hilbert spaces.- Fourier series.- Operations on measures.- The fundamental theorem of integral calculus.- Operations on mea-sures.- Appendix: Riesz representation theorem of the dual of C(K) and integrals depending on a parameter.- Solutions to the exercises.
Fields of interestMeasure and Integration
Target groupsGraduate
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2011 . 198 p . (Publications of the Scuola Normale Superiore / Lecture Notes (Scuola Normale Superiore), Volume 10) Softcover7 $29.95ISBN 978-88-7642-385-7
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D. J. Benson, University of Aberdeen, UK; S. Iyengar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, USA; H. Krause, University of Bielefeld, Germany
Representations of Finite Groups: Local Cohomology and SupportThe seminar focuses on a recent solution, by the authors, of a long standing problem concerning the stable module category (of not necessarily fi-nite dimensional representations) of a finite group.
Features 7 Covers material not addressed anywhere else in book form 7 Gives an introduction to recent methods in representation theory of a fundamen-tal nature that are likely to have a wide influence in neighboring subjects 7 Exposition intended to be accessible to graduate and postdoctoral students in algebra and algebraic topology
Contents Preface.- 1 Monday.- 1.1 Overview.- 1.2 Modules over group algebras.- 1.3 Triangulated categories.- 1.4 Exercises.- 2 Tuesday.- 2.1 Perfect complexes over commutative rings.- 2.2 Brown representabil-ity and localization.- 2.3 The stable module cat-egory of a finite group.- 2.4 Exercises.- 3 Wednes-day.- 3.1.- 3.2 Koszul objects and support.- 3.3 The homotopy category of injectives.- 3.4 Exercises.- 4 Thursday.- 4.1 Stratifying triangulated catego-ries.- 4.2 Consequences of stratification.- 4.3 The Klein four group.- 4.4 Exercises.- 5 Friday.- 5.1 Localising subcategories of D(A).- 5.2 Elementary abelian 2-groups.- 5.3 Stratification for arbitrary finite groups.- 5.4 Exercises.- A Support for modules over commutative rings.- Bibliography.- Index.
Fields of interestGroup Theory and Generalizations; Commuta-tive Rings and Algebras; Associative Rings and Algebras
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . X, 111 p . (Oberwolfach Seminars, Volume 43) Softcover7 $34.95ISBN 978-3-0348-0259-8
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B. Bergmann M. Epple, Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; R. Ungar, Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Eds)
Transcending Tradition: Jewish Mathematicians in German Speaking Academic CultureA companion publication to the international exhibition „Transcending Tradition: Jewish Math-ematicians in German-Speaking Academic Cul-ture“, the catalogue explores the working lives and activities of Jewish mathematicians in German-speaking countries during the period between the legal and political emancipation of the Jews in the 19th century and their persecution in Nazi Germany. It highlights the important role Jewish mathematicians played in all areas of mathemati-cal culture during the Wilhelmine Empire and the Weimar Republic, and recalls their emigration, flight or death after 1933.
Features 7 Comprehensive account of the life and work of German-Jewish mathematicians prior to and after 1933 7 Includes many archival sources printed and translated for the first time 7 Highlights the importance of German-Jewish mathematicians in mathematics and culture during the first half of the 20th century
Fields of interestHistory of Mathematical Sciences; History; History of Science
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2012 . XI, 270 p . 226 illus ., 164 in color . Hardcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-3-642-22463-8
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S. Bertoluzza, CNR, Pavia, Italy; R. H. Nochetto, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; A. Quarteroni, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland; K. G. Siebert, University of Stuttgart, Germany; A. Veeser, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
Multiscale and Adaptivity: Modeling, Numerics and ApplicationsC.I.M.E. Summer School, Cetraro, Italy 2009<P>Editors: Giovanni Naldi, Giovanni Russo</P>Scientific editor: G. Naldi, University of Milano, Italy; G. Russo, University of Catania, Italy
This book is a collection of lecture notes for the CIME course on „Multiscale and Adaptivity: Modeling, Numerics and Applications,“ held in Cetraro (Italy), in July 2009. Complex systems arise in several physical, chemical, and biological processes, in which length and time scales may span several orders of magnitude.
Features 7 Gives an overview of state-of-the-art mathe-matical tools in multiscale modeling 7 Contains a chapter on multiscale modeling and related numerical methods in fluid dynamics 7 Provides a detailed description of adaptive finite element methods, ranging from the mathematical theory to implementation details and software develop-ment
Contents AdaptiveWavelet Methods.- Heterogeneous Math-ematical Models in Fluid Dynamics and Associ-ated Solution Algorithms.- Primer of Adaptive Fi-nite Element Methods.- Mathematically Founded Design of Adaptive Finite Element Software.
Fields of interestNumerical Analysis; Computational Science and Engineering; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
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2011 . X, 308 p . 74 illus ., 25 in color . (Lecture Notes in Mathematics / C .I .M .E . Foundation Subseries, Volume 2040) Softcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-24078-2
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P. J. Davis, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; R. Hersh, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA; E. A. Marchisotto, California State University, Northridge, CA, USA
The Mathematical Experience, Study EditionWhen first published in the early 1980s, The Mathematical Experience presented a highly in-sightful overview of mathematics that effectively conveyed its power and beauty to a large audience of mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike. Following about a decade later, the study edition of the work supplemented the original material of the book with exercises to provide a self-contained treatment usable for the classroom.
Features 7 Softcover reprint of a highly original and fasci-nating look at the world of mathematics 7 Out-standing text for illuminating the study of math to an audience of non-mathematicians 7 Con-tains a wealth of exercises to help students and educators investigate the nature and purpose of mathematics 7 Includes epilogues written by the three authors, tying content to the modern state of mathematics
Contents Preface.- Preface to the Study Edition.- Ac-knowledgements.- Introduction.- Overture.- 1. The Mathematical Landscape.- 2. Varieties of Mathematical Experience.- 3. Outer Issues.- 4. Inner Issues.- 5. Selected Topics in Mathemat-ics.- 6. Teaching and Learning.- 7. From Certainty to Fallibility.- 8. Mathematical Reality.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.- Epilogue.
Fields of interestMathematics, general; Mathematics Education; History of Mathematical Sciences
Target groupsLower undergraduate
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2012 . XXXVI, 499 p . (Modern Birkhäuser Classics) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-0-8176-8294-1
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E. DiBenedetto, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; U. Gianazza, University of Pavia, Italy; V. Vespri, University of Florence, Italy
Harnack‘s Inequality for Degenerate and Singular Parabolic EquationsDegenerate and singular parabolic equations have been the subject of extensive research for the last 25 years. Despite important achievements, the issue of the Harnack inequality for non-negative solutions to these equations, both of p-Laplacian and porous medium type, while raised by several authors, has remained basically open.
Features 7 Topic is related to nonlinear parabolic PDEs which has been an active area of research in the last decades 7 Main focus includes recent breakthroughs extending known results for the prototype equations to cover a whole class of nonlinear problems in a full scale of parameter values 7 Focuses on important and interesting developments in nonlinear partial differential equations 7 Includes energy estimates, expan-sion of positivity, intrinsic scaling and very elegant measure-theoretic results 7 Techniques are very general and flexible and they can be applied in many different contexts
Contents Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminaries.- 3. De-generate and Singular Parabolic Equations.- 4. Ex-pansion of Positivity.- 5. The Harnack Inequality for Degenerate Equations.- 6. The Harnack In-equality for Singular Equations.- 7. Homogeneous Monotone Singular Equations.- Appendix A.- Ap-pendix B.- Appendix C.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestPartial Differential Equations; Analysis; Special Functions
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2012 . XIV, 278 p . 6 illus . (Springer Monographs in Mathematics) Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1583-1
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S. S. Dragomir, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Austraila
Operator Inequalities of Ostrowski and Trapezoidal TypeFeatures 7 Presents recent results concerning Ostrowski and Trapezoidal type inequalities for continuous functions of selfadjoint operators on complex Hil-bert spaces 7 Explores the fundamental results for polynomials in a linear operator, continuous functions of selfadjoint operators
Contents 1. Background for Functions of Selfadjoint Operators(Introduction, Bounded Selfadjoint Operators, Continuous Functions of Selfadjoint Operators, Step Functions of Selfadjoint Op-erators, The Spectral Representation of Selfad-joint Operators, References).-2. Inequalities of Ostrowski Type (Introduction, Scalar Ostrowski‘s Type Inequalities, Ostrowski‘s type Inequali-ties for Holder Continuous Functions, Other Ostrowski Inequalities for Continuous Functions, More Ostrowski‘s Type Inequalities, Some Vector Inequalities for Monotonic Functions, Ostrowski‘s Type Vector Inequalities, Bound for the Difference Between Functions and Integral Means, Os-trowski‘s Type Inequalities for n-Time Differen-tiable Functions, References).-3. Inequalities of Trapezoid Type(Introduction, Scalar Trapezoidal Type Inequalities, Trapezoidal Vector Inequali-ties, Generalized Trapezoidal Inequalities, More Generalized Trapezoidal Inequalities, Product Inequalities, References).
Fields of interestPartial Differential Equations; Approximations and Expansions; Numerical Analysis
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2012 . VI, 120 p . (SpringerBriefs in Mathematics) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1778-1
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D.-Z. Du, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; K.-I. Ko, Stony Brook University, NY, USA; X. Hu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Design and Analysis of Approximation AlgorithmsThis book is intended to be used as a textbook for graduate students studying theoretical computer science. It can also be used as a reference book for researchers in the area of design and analysis of approximation algorithms. Design and Analysis of Approximation Algorithms is a graduate course in theoretical computer science taught widely in the universities, both in the United States and abroad. There are, however, very few textbooks available for this course.
Features 7 The technique-oriented approach provides a unified view of the design techniques for approxi-mation algorithms 7 Detailed algorithms, as well as complete proofs and analyses, are presented for each technique 7 Numerous examples help the reader to better understand the design and analysis techniques 7 Collects a great number of applications, many from recent research pa-pers 7 Includes a large collection of approxima-tion algorithms of geometric problems
Contents Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Greedy Strategy.- 3. Restriction.- 4. Partition.- 5. Guillotine Cut.- 6. Relaxation.- 7. Linear Programming.- 8. Primal-Dual Scheme and Local Ratio.- 9. Semidefinite Programming.- 10. Inapproximability.- Bibliogra-phy.- Index.
Fields of interestOptimization; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . XII, 440 p . 102 illus . (Springer Optimization and Its Applications, Volume 62) Hardcover7 approx. $74.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1700-2
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L. Formaggia, F. Saleri, A. Veneziani, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
Solving Numerical PDE‘s: Problems, Applications, ExercisesThis book stems from the long standing teach-ing experience of the authors in the courses on Numerical Methods in Engineering and Numeri-cal Methods for Partial Differential Equations given to undergraduate and graduate students of Politecnico di Milano (Italy), EPFL Lausanne (Switzerland), University of Bergamo (Italy) and Emory University (Atlanta, USA). It aims at introducing students to the numerical approxima-tion of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). One of the difficulties of this subject is to identify the right trade-off between theoretical concepts and their actual use in practice. With this collection of examples and exercises we try to address this issue by illustrating „academic“ examples which focus on basic concepts of Numerical Analysis as well as problems derived from practical applica-tion which the student is encouraged to formalize in terms of PDEs, analyze and solve. The latter examples are derived from the experience of the authors in research project developed in collabo-ration with scientists of different fields (biology, medicine, etc.) and industry. We wanted this book to be useful both to readers more interested in the theoretical aspects and those more concerned with the numerical implementation.
Features 7 Long standing teaching experience of the au-thors 7 Introduction to the numerical approxi-mation of Partial Differential Equations 7 Prac-tical applications Examples from different fields (biology, medicine) and industry
Fields of interestPartial Differential Equations; Mathematics, gene-ral; Functional Analysis
Target groupsUpper undergraduate
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2012 . VIII, 395 p . (UNITEXT / La Matematica per il 3+2) Softcover7 approx. $59.95ISBN 978-88-470-2411-3
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B. Gärtner, ETH Zürich, Switzerland; J. Matousek, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Approximation Algorithms and Semidefinite ProgrammingSemidefinite programs constitute one of the larg-est classes of optimization problems that can be solved with reasonable efficiency—both in theory and practice—and they play a key role in a variety of research areas, such as combinatorial optimiza-tion, approximation algorithms, computational complexity, graph theory, geometry, real algebraic geometry and quantum computing. This book is an introduction to selected aspects of semidefi-nite programming and its use in approximation algorithms.
Features 7 First textbook treatment of an often-taught topic 7 Combines in-depth treatment of classical material with coverage of very recent develop-ments 7 Every chapter comes with an extensive list of exercises
Contents Part I (by Bernd Gärtner): 1 Introduction: MAXCUT via Semidefinite Programming.- 2 Semidefinite Programming.- 3 Shannon Capacity and Lovász Theta.- 4 Duality and Cone Program-ming.- 5 Approximately Solving Semidefinite Programs.- 6 An Interior-Point Algorithm for Semidefinite Programming.- 7 Compositive Pro-gramming.- Part II (by Jiri Matousek): 8 Lower Bounds for the Goemans–Williamson MAXCUT Algorithm .- 9 Coloring 3-Chromatic Graphs.- 10 Maximizing a Quadratic Form on a Graph.- 11 Colorings With Low Discrepancy.- 12 Constraint Satisfaction Problems, and Relaxing Them Semi-definitely.- 13 Rounding Via Miniatures.- Sum-mary.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestApplications of Mathematics; Theory of Computa-tion; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . XII, 252 p . 41 illus . Hardcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-3-642-22014-2
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L. J. Halbeisen, Universität Zürich, Switzerland
Combinatorial Set TheoryWith a Gentle Introduction to Forcing
This book provides a self-contained introduction to modern set theory and also opens up some more advanced areas of current research in this field. The first part offers an overview of classical set theory wherein the focus lies on the axiom of choice and Ramsey theory. In the second part, the sophisticated technique of forcing, originally developed by Paul Cohen, is explained in great detail.
Features 7 Provides a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated technique of forcing 7 Complete proofs of famous results are given, for instance, Robinson’s construction of doubling the unit ball using just five pieces 7 Offers an extensive list of references, historical remarks and related results
Contents The Setting.- Overture: Ramsey‘s Theorem.- The Axioms of Zermelo-Fraenkel Set Theory.- Cardi-nal Relations in ZF only.- The Axiom of Choice.- How to Make Two Balls from One.- Models of Set Theory with Atoms.- Twelve Cardinals and their Relations.- The Shattering Number Revisited.- Happy Families and their Relatives.- Coda: A Dual Form of Ramsey‘s Theorem.- The Idea of Forcing.- Martin‘s Axiom.- The Notion of Forcing.- Mod-els of Finite Fragments of Set Theory.- Proving Unprovability.- Models in which AC Fails.- Com-bining Forcing Notions.- Models in which p = c.- Properties of Forcing Extensions.- Cohen Forcing Revisited.- Silver-Like Forcing Notions.- Miller Forcing.- Mathias Forcing.- On the Existence of Ramsey Ultrafilters.- Combinatorial Properties of Sets of Partitions.- Suite.
Fields of interestMathematical Logic and Foundations
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H. Holden, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; N. H. Risebro, University of Oslo, Blindern, Norway
Front Tracking for Hyperbolic Conservation LawsHyperbolic conservation laws are central in the theory of nonlinear partial differential equations and in science and technology. The reader is given a self-contained presentation using front tracking, which is also a numerical method. The multidi-mensional scalar case and the case of systems on the line are treated in detail. A chapter on finite differences is included. From the reviews: „It is al-ready one of the few best digests on this topic. The present book is an excellent compromise between theory and practice. Students will appreciate the lively and accurate style.“ D.
Features 7 Contains a lot of theorems, with full proofs, a true piece of mathematical analysis 7 Offers a detailed, rigorous, and self-contained presenta-tion of the theory of hyperbolic conservation laws from the basic theory to the forefront of research 7 Displays a lot of details and infor-mation about numerical approximation for the Cauchy problem 7 Suitable for graduate courses in PDEs and numerical analysis
Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Scalar Conservation Laws.- A Short Course in Difference Methods.- Multidimensional Scalar Conservation Laws.- The Riemann Problem for Systems.- Existence of Solu-tions of the Cauchy Problem.- Well-Posedness of the Cauchy Problem.- Total Variations, Compact-ness etc..- The Method of Vanishing Viscosity.- Answers and Hints.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestApplications of Mathematics; Numerical Analysis; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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W. Ingram, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA; W. S. Mahavier, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
Inverse LimitsFrom Continua to Chaos
Inverse limits provide a powerful tool for con-structing complicated spaces from simple ones. They also turn the study of a dynamical system consisting of a space and a self-map into a study of a (likely more complicated) space and a self-homeomorphism. In four chapters along with an appendix containing background material the authors develop the theory of inverse limits. The book begins with an introduction through inverse limits on [0,1] before moving to a general treat-ment of the subject. Special topics in continuum theory complete the book.
Features 7 An elementary introduction to inverse limits through inverse limits on [0,1] is included in the first chapter 7 The general theory of inverse limits is presented for compact Hausdorff spaces over directed sets using set valued functions in chapter two 7 Special topics from continuum theory such as indecomposability are discussed in detail An appendix containing mostly an introduction to the topology of the Hilbert cube is included 7 An extensive bibliography listing much of the literature on inverse limits is a part of the book
Contents Inverse Limits on Intervals.- Inverse Limits in a General Setting.- Inverse Limits in Continuum Theory.- Brown’s Approximation Theorem.- Ap-pendix: An Introduction to the Hilbert Cube.- Bibliography.- Index.
Fields of interestTopology; Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory
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2012 . XVI, 215 p . 30 illus . (Developments in Mathematics, Volume 25) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1796-5
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F. Johnson, University College London, UK
Syzygies and Homotopy TheoryThe most important invariant of a topologi-cal space is its fundamental group. When this is trivial, the resulting homotopy theory is well researched and familiar. In the general case, how-ever, homotopy theory over nontrivial fundamen-tal groups is much more problematic and far less well understood. Syzygies and Homotopy Theory explores the problem of nonsimply connected ho-motopy in the first nontrivial cases and presents, for the first time, a systematic rehabilitation of Hilbert‘s method of syzygies in the context of non-simply connected homotopy theory.
Features 7 This book is unique in presenting a systematic rehabilitation of Hilbert's method of syzygies in the context of non-simply connected homotopy theory 7 This text introduces the innovation of regarding syzygies as stable modules as opposed to the classical view where syzygies arise from minimal resolutions 7 This book shows how to parametrize the first syzygy in terms of more familiar stably free modules 7 The method of Milnor squares is adapted to consider the exis-tence of stably free modules
Contents Preliminaries.- The restricted linear group.- The calculus of corners and squares.- Extensions of modules.- The derived module category.- Finite-ness conditions.- The Swan mapping.- Classifica-tion of algebraic complexes.- Rings with stably free cancellation.- Group rings of cyclic groups.- Group rings of dihedral groups.- Group rings of quaternionic groups.- Parametrizing W1 (Z) : generic case.- Parametrizing W1 (Z) : singular case.- Generalized Swan modules.- Parametrizing W1 (Z) : G = C¥ ´ F.- Conclusion .
Fields of interestGroup Theory and Generalizations; Commutative Rings and Algebras
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S. Jukna, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Boolean Function ComplexityAdvances and Frontiers
Boolean circuit complexity is the combinatorics of computer science and involves many intrigu-ing problems that are easy to state and explain, even for the layman. This book is a comprehen-sive description of basic lower bound arguments, covering many of the gems of this “complexity Waterloo” that have been discovered over the past several decades, right up to results from the last year or two. Many open problems, marked as Research Problems, are mentioned along the way. The problems are mainly of combinatorial flavor but their solutions could have great consequences in circuit complexity and computer science. The book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in the fields of computer science and discrete mathematics.
Features 7 This is the first book covering the happening in circuit complexity during the last 20 years 7 In-cludes non-standard topics, like graph complexity or circuits with arbitrary gates 7 Includes about 40 open problems as potential research topics for students
Contents Part I Basics.- Part II Communication Complex-ity.- Part III Circuit Complexity.- Part IV Bounded Depth Circuits.- Part V Branching Programs.- Part VI Fragments of Proof Complexity.- A Epilog.- B Mathematical Background.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestInformation and Communication, Circuits; Theo-ry of Computation; Combinatorics
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P. I. Kogut, Oles Honchar Dnipropetrovsk National University, Ukraine; G. R. Leugering, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
Optimal Control Problems for Partial Differential Equations on Reticulated DomainsApproximation and Asymptotic Analysis
Contents Introduction.- Part I. Asymptotic Analysis of Optimal Control Problems for Partial Differential Equations: Basic Tools.- Background Material on Asymptotic Analysis of External Problems.- Varia-tional Methods of Optimal Control Theory.- Sub-optimal and Approximate Solutions to External Problems.- Introduction to the Asymptotic Analysis of Optimal Control Problems: A Parade of Examples.- Convergence Concepts in Variable Banach Spaces.- Convergence of Sets in Vari-able Spaces.- Passing to the Limit in Constrained Minimization Problems.- Part II. Optimal Control Problems on Periodic Reticulated Domains: Asymptotic Analysis and Approximate Solu-tions.- Suboptimal Control of Linear Steady-States Processes on Thin Periodic Structures with Mixed Boundary Controls.- Approximate Solutions of Optimal Control Problems for Ill-Posed Ob-jects on Thin Periodic Structures.- Asymptotic Analysis of Optimal Control Problems on Periodic Singular Structures.- Suboptimal Boundary Con-trol of Elliptic Equations in Domains with Small Holes.- Asymptotic Analysis of Elliptic Optimal Control Problems in Thick Multi-Structures with Dirichlet and Neumann Boundary Controls.- Gap Phenomenon in Modeling of Suboptimal Controls to Parabolic Optimal Control Problems in Thick Multi-Structures.- Boundary Velocity Suboptimal Control of Incompressible Flow in Cylindrically Perforated Domains. [...]
Fields of interestSystems Theory, Control; Control; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization
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2011 . XVI, 636 p . 26 illus . (Systems & Control: Foundations & Applications) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-0-8176-8148-7
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J. C. Lagarias, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Ed .)
The Kepler ConjectureThe Hales-Ferguson Proof
The Kepler conjecture, one of geometry‘s oldest unsolved problems, was formulated in 1611 by Johannes Kepler and mentioned by Hilbert in his famous 1900 problem list.
Features 7 Complete solution of a four hundred year old geometry problem 7 A fundamental achieve-ment in discrete geometry and mathematical physics 7 Provides history and summary of approaches to the problem
Contents Preface.- Part I, Introduction and Survey.- 1 The Kepler Conjecture and Its Proof, by J. C. Lagarias.- 2 Bounds for Local Density of Sphere Packings and the Kepler Conjecture, by J. C. Lagarias.- Part II, Proof of the Kepler Conjecture.- Guest Editor‘s Foreword.- 3 Historical Overview of the Kepler Conjecture, by T. C. Hales.- 4 A Formulation of the Kepler Conjecture, by T. C. Hales and S. P. Ferguson.- 5 Sphere Packings III. Extremal Cases, by T. C. Hales.- 6 Sphere Packings IV. Detailed Bounds, by T. C. Hales.- 7 Sphere Packings V. Pentahedral Prisms, by S. P. Ferguson.- 8 Sphere Packings VI. Tame Graphs and Linear Programs, by T. C. Hales.- Part III, A Revision to the Proof of the Kepler Conjecture.- 9 A Revision of the Proof of the Kepler Conjecture, by T. C. Hales, J. Harrison, S. McLaughlin, T. Nipkow, S. Obua, and R. Zumkeller.- Part IV, Initial Papers of the Hales Program.- 10 Sphere Packings I, by T. C. Hales.- 11 Sphere Packings II, by T. C. Hales.- Index of Symbols.- Index of Subjects.
Fields of interestConvex and Discrete Geometry; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences
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2012 . XIV, 456 p . 92 illus ., 11 in color . Softcover7 $74.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1128-4
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W. J. Layton, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; L. Rebholz, Clemson University, SC, USA
Approximate Deconvolution Models of TurbulenceAnalysis, Phenomenology and Numerical Analysis
This volume presents a mathematical develop-ment of a recent approach to the modeling and simulation of turbulent flows based on methods for the approximate solution of inverse problems. The resulting Approximate Deconvolution Models or ADMs have some advantages over more com-monly used turbulence models – as well as some disadvantages. Our goal in this book is to provide a clear and complete mathematical development of ADMs, while pointing out the difficulties that remain. In order to do so, we present the analytical theory of ADMs, along with its connections, mo-tivations and complements in the phenomenology of and algorithms for ADMs.
Features 7 Comprehensive treatment of the subject including modeling, analysis, phenomenol-ogy and numerical analysis 7 Includes both turbulence models and Navier-Stokes regulariza-tions 7 Presents current state of the models and indicates important questions for further development
Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Large Eddy Simulation.- 3 Ap-proximate Deconvolution Operators and Models.- 4 Phenomenology of ADMs.- 5 Time Relaxation Truncates Scales.- 6 The Leray-Deconvolution Regularization.- 7 NS-alpha- and NS-omega-Deconvolution Regularizations.
Fields of interestNumerical Analysis; Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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R. A. Meyers, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed .)
Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical SystemsContents Ergodic Theory.- Three Editor-in-Chief Selections: Catastrophe Theory; Infinite Dimensional Con-trollability; Philosophy of Science, Mathematical Models In.- Fractals and Multifractals.- Non-linear Ordinary Differential Equations and Dy-namical Systems.- Non-Linear Partial Differential Equations.- Perturbation Theory.- Solitons.- Sys-tems and Control Theory.
Fields of interestComplex Systems; Simulation and Modeling; Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory
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2012 . 1775 p . 330 illus ., 220 in color . 7 approx. $600.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1805-4
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2012 . 1775 p . 330 illus ., 220 in color . 7 approx. $750.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1807-8
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T. Napier, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; M. Ramachandran, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, USA
An Introduction to Riemann SurfacesThis textbook presents a unified approach to com-pact and noncompact Riemann surfaces from the point of view of the so-called L2 $\bar{\delta}$-method. This method is a powerful technique from the theory of several complex variables, and provides for a unique approach to the funda-mentally different characteristics of compact and noncompact Riemann surfaces.
Features 7 Presents a unified and competitive approach to compact and noncompact Riemann sur-faces 7 Includes continuing exercises that run throughout the book and lead to generalizations of the main theorems 7 Will help expand and rein-force a student’s knowledge of analysis, geometry, and topology
Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Complex analysis in C.- Riemann Surfaces and the L2 \delta-Method for Scalar-Valued Forms.- The L2 \delta-Method in a Holomorphic Line Bundle.- Compact Rie-mann Surfaces.- Uniformization and Embedding of Riemann Surfaces.-Holomorphic Structures on Topological Surfaces.- Background Material on Analysis in Rn and Hilbert Space Theory.- Back-ground Material on Linear Algebra.- Background Material on Manifolds.- Background Material on Fundamental Groups, Covering Spaces, and (Co)homology.- Background Material on Sobolev Spaces and Regularity.- References.- Notation Index.- Subject Index.
Fields of interestSeveral Complex Variables and Analytic Spaces; Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; Analysis
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2012 . XVII, 560 p . 42 illus . (Cornerstones) Hardcover7 $84.95ISBN 978-0-8176-4692-9
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T. H. Otway, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, USA
The Dirichlet Problem for Elliptic-Hyperbolic Equations of Keldysh TypePartial differential equations of mixed elliptic-hy-perbolic type arise in diverse areas of physics and geometry, including fluid and plasma dynamics, optics, cosmology, traffic engineering, projective geometry, geometric variational theory, and the theory of isometric embeddings. And yet even the linear theory of these equations is at a very early stage. This text examines various Dirichlet problems which can be formulated for equations of Keldysh type, one of the two main classes of lin-ear elliptic-hyperbolic equations. Open boundary conditions (in which data are prescribed on only part of the boundary) and closed boundary condi-tions (in which data are prescribed on the entire boundary) are both considered. Emphasis is on the formulation of boundary conditions for which solutions can be shown to exist in an appropriate function space. Specific applications to plasma physics, optics, and analysis on projective spaces are discussed. (From the preface)
Features 7 The first text devoted entirely to the analy-sis of elliptic-hyperbolic equations of Keldysh type 7 Includes the most recent methods of analysis in this field 7 Numerous applications are included
Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Mathematical Preliminaries.- 3 The Equation of Cinquini-Cibrario.- 4 The Cold Plasma Model.- 5 Light near a Caustic.- 6 Projec-tive Geometry.
Fields of interestPartial Differential Equations
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B. Pachpatte, Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India
Multidimensional Integral Equations and InequalitiesSince from more than a century, the study of vari-ous types of integral equations and inequalities has been focus of great attention by many researchers, interested both in theory and its applications. In particular, there exists a very rich literature related to the integral equations and inequalities and their applications. The present monograph is an attempt to organize recent progress related to the Multi-dimensional integral equations and inequalities, which we hope will widen the scope of their new applications. The field to be covered is extremely wide and it is nearly impossible to treat all of them here. The material included in the monograph is recent and hard to find in other books.
Features 7 Contains the study of variety of multidimen-sional integral equations and inequalities, recently discovered, which find numerous applications in various branches of mathematics and can not be found in other book 7 Is a valuable reference for results about multidimensional integral equations and inequalities for use in some applications, in various other branches of mathematics 7 Deals with a variety of new results, which find large number of applications in various other branches of mathematics, which are still in the original papers in journals
Contents Integral equations in two variables.- Integral inequalities and equations in two and three variables.- Mixed integral equations and inequali-ties.- Parabolic-type integrodifferential equations.- Multivariable sum-difference inequalities and equations.
Fields of interestAnalysis; Integral Equations
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2011 . XV, 285 p . (Atlantis Studies in Mathematics for Engineering and Science, Volume 9) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-94-91216-16-9
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D. Scholz, Georg-August-University Göttingen, Germany
Deterministic Global OptimizationGeometric Branch-and-bound Methods and their Applications
This monograph deals with a general class of solution approaches in deterministic global optimization, namely the geometric branch-and-bound methods which are popular algorithms, for instance, in Lipschitzian optimization, d.c. pro-gramming, and interval analysis.It also introduces a new concept for the rate of convergence and ana-lyzes several bounding operations reported in the literature, from the theoretical as well as from the empirical point of view. Furthermore, extensions of the prototype algorithm for multicriteria global optimization problems as well as mixed combi-natorial optimization problems are considered. Numerical examples based on facility location problems support the theory.
Features 7 Numerous examples throughout the text 7 Easily accessible format 7 In depth exploration of geometric branch-and-bound methods
Contents Principals and basic concepts.- The geometric branch-and-bound algorithm.-Bounding opera-tions.- Extension for multicriteria problems.- Mul-ticriteria discarding tests.- Extension for mixed combinatorial problems.- The circle detection problem.- Integrated scheduling and location problems.- The median line problem.- Summary and discussion.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestOptimization; Operations Research, Management Science; Computational Science and Engineering
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . 150 p . 26 illus . (Springer Optimization and Its Applications / Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications, Volume 63) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1950-1
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S. A.-H. Soliman, Misr University for Science and Technology, Sixth of October City, Egypt; A.-A. H. Mantawy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Modern Optimization Techniques with Applications in Electric Power SystemsThis book presents the application of some AI related optimization techniques in the operation and control of electric power systems. With practi-cal applications and examples the use of func-tional analysis, simulated annealing, Tabu-search, Genetic algorithms and fuzzy systems for the op-timization of power systems is discussed in detail. Preliminary mathematical concepts are presented before moving to more advanced material.
Features 7 Presents the application of some artificial intelligent optimization techniques in electric power system operation and control 7 Presents, with practical applications and examples, 7 The application of Functional Analysis, simulated an-nealing, Tabu-search, Genetic algorithm and fuzzy systems on the optimization of power system operation and control
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .- Chapter 2 Mathematical Optimization Techniques.- Chapter 3 Economic Operation of Electric Power Systems.- Chapter 4 Economic Dispatches (ED) and Unit Commit-ment Problem (UCP): Formulation and Solution Algorithms.- Chapter 5 Optimal Power Flow (OPF).- Chapter 6 Long Term Operation of Hydroelectric Power Systems.-Chapter 7 Electric Power Quality Problem.
Fields of interestOperator Theory; Computational Science and Engineering; Operations Research, Management Science
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . XIV, 486 p . 80 illus ., 60 in color . (Energy Systems) Hardcover7 $124.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1751-4
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R. A. Adler, McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA (Ed .)
OsteoporosisPathophysiology and Clinical Management
Contents 1. Determinants of peak bone mass acquisi-tion.- 2. Bone mineral assessment of the axial skeleton: technical aspects.- 3. New imaging techniques for bone.- 4. The clinical role of bone density scans in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.- 5. Biochemical markers of bone turnover – basic biochemistry and variability.- 6. Biochemical markers of bone turnover – clinical aspects.- 7. Biomechanics of bone.- 8. Mechani-cal influences on bone mass and morphology.- 9. Exercise in the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures.- 10. The physiology of and cell biology of calcium transport in relation to the develop-ment of osteoporosis.- 11. Calcium, bone, and life.- 12. Basic aspects of Vitamin D nutrition.- 13. Clinical aspects of the use of vitamin D and its metabolites in osteoporosis.- 14. The basic biology of estrogen and bone.- 15. Estrogens and Estrogen Agonists/Antagonists.- 16. Androgen action in bone: basic cellular and molecular aspects.- 17. Androgens actions on bone – clinical aspects.- 18. Salmon calcitonin: an update on its clinical utility in osteoporosis.- 19. Bisphosphonate mechanisms of action.- 20. Bisphosphonates – treatment of osteoporosis.- 21. Basic aspects of parathyroid hormone in skeletal health.- 22. Clinical use of parathyroid hormone in osteoporosis.- 23. Screening for osteoporosis.- 24. Osteoporosis in men.- 25. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.- 26. Transplantation osteoporosis.- 27. Treatment compliance and adherence.
Fields of interestEndocrinology; Internal Medicine; General Practi-ce / Family Medicine
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2nd Edition . 2011 . X, 598 p . 98 illus . (Contemporary Endocrinology) Softcover7 approx. $79.00ISBN 978-1-61779-518-3
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W. Ahrens, I. Pigeot, University of Bremen, Germany (Eds)
Handbook of EpidemiologyContents Foreword.- Introduction.- Part I: Concepts and Designs in Epidemiology; History of Epidemio-logical Methods and Concepts (NEW); Basic Concepts; Rates, Risks, Measures of Association and Impact; Descriptive Studies; Cohort Studies; Case-Control Studies; Modern Epidemiologi-cal Study Designs; Intervention Trials – Cluster Randomized Trials (NEW); Community-Based Health Promotion; Internet Based Epidemiology (NEW). [...]
Fields of interestEpidemiology; Statistics for Life Sciences, Medi-cine, Health Sciences; Medicine/Public Health, general
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2nd ed . 2013 . 2300 p . 50 illus . (In 3 volumes, not available separately) 7 $1100.00ISBN 978-0-387-09833-3
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S. Z. Ali, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA; E. S. Cibas, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Serous Cavity Fluid and Cerebrospinal Fluid CytopathologyCytologic diagnosis by examination of exfoliated cells in serous cavity fluids is one of the most chal-lenging areas in clinical cytopathology. Almost 20% of the effusions examined are directly or indi-rectly related to the presence of malignant disease, with carcinoma of the lung as the most common underlying culprit. This volume published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series will fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket, ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.
Features 7 Published in the Essentials in Cytopathol-ogy book series 7 Designed to be concise and easy to use 7 Fits in lab coat pocket 7 Site specific 7 Majority of illustrations are in four color 7 Illustration oriented accompanied by text in outline format
Contents Introduction, Clinical and Technical As-pects.- Normal Cytology.- Reactive Mesothelial Hyperplasia.- Malignant Mesothelioma.- Meta-static Cancers.- Effusions in Children.- Abdomi-no-pelvic Washings.- Lymphocytic Effusions.- Be-nign Inflammatory and Other Uncommon Conditions.
Fields of interestPathology
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2012 . 130 p . 194 illus ., 193 in color . (Essentials in Cytopathology, Volume 10) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1775-0
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J. Bogaert, S. Dymarkowski, University of Leuven, Belgium; A. M. Taylor, V. Muthurangu, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK (Eds)
Clinical Cardiac MRIClinical Cardiac MRI is a comprehensive textbook intended for everyone involved in magnetic reso-nance imaging of the heart. It is designed both as a useful guide for newcomers to the field and as an aid for those who routinely perform such studies.
Features 7 Completely updated edition of the most com-prehensive and best-illustrated book on cardiac MRI 7 Designed and edited by four experts in the field 7 Emphasis on the daily use of cardiac MRI in clinical practice 7 Integrates the newest insights in cardiac MRI technology and cardiac pathology and pathophysiology 7 Emphasis on the daily use of cardiac MRI in clinical prac-tice 7 Integrates the newest insights in cardiac MRI technology and cardiac pathology and pathophysiology 7 Integrates the newest insights in cardiac MRI technology and cardiac pathology and pathophysiology
Contents Cardiac MR Physics.- MR Contrast Agents for Cardiac Imaging.- Practical Setup.- Cardiac Anat-omy.- Cardiovascular MR Imaging Planes and Segmentation.- Cardiac Function.- Myocardial Perfusion.- Ischemic Heart Disease.- Nonischemic Myocardial Disease.- Pulmonary Hypertension.- Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation.- Peri-cardial Disease.- Cardiac Masses.- Valvular Heart Disease.- Coronary Artery Disease.- Congenital Heart Disease.- Great Vessels.- MR-Guided Car-diac Catheterization.- Cardiac Modelling.- Future Perspectives.- General Conclusion.
Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Cardiology
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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G. Bornhöft, Universität Witten, Witten/Herdecke, Germany; P. Matthiessen, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Germany (Eds)
Homeopathy in HealthcareEffectiveness, Appropriateness, Safety, Costs
This volume includes the full Health Technol-ogy Assessment (HTA) report on effectiveness, appropriateness, safety and costs of homoeopathy in health care. The report was commissioned by the Swiss health authorities to inform decision-making on the further inclusion of homoeopathy in the list of services covered by statutory health insurance. Other studies carried out as part of the Swiss Complementary Medicine Evaluation Pro-gramme (PEK) caused a massive stir due to their schematic and exclusively quantitative (negative-)outcomes for homoeopathy. The present report, in contrast, offers a differentiated evaluation of the practice of homoeopathy in health care.
Features 7 Unique 7 First english speaking book in this field 7 Written by experts
Contents Background and objectives of the HTA.- Introduc-tion to the specialty of homoeopathy principles and definition.- Homoeopathy: research and re-search problems.- General problems with clinical trials in research.- HTA homoeopathy – methods and material.- International utilization of comple-mentary medical approaches.- CAM conditions and use in Switzerland.- Overview of systematic reviews on the clinical efficacy of homoeopathy.- Clinical studies on the effectiveness of homoeopa-thy for the indication URTI/A (Upper respiratory tract infections and Allergic Reactions).- Safety of homoeopathic use.- Cost-effectiveness of homoeopathy.-Full discussion of HTA results.
Fields of interestComplementary & Alternative Medicine; Phar-macy
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G. De Manzoni, Università di Verona, Italy (Ed .)
Treatment of Esophageal and Hypopharingeal Squamous Cell CarcinomaSquamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus has a lower incidence than other gastrointestinal tract cancer; however, there are many difficult issued related to the choice of appropriate therapy for these patients. In recent years, the use of multimodal treatment has greatly improved the prognosis of patients affected by this disease but several aspects of the oncological and surgical management are still controversial. This book aims to give a homogeneous approach to esophageal cancer treatment, based on the author’s lifetime experience in conjunction with exhaustive review of recent literature. In each chapter surgeons and oncologists will find appropriate tools for correct management of the diagnosis and therapy of this difficult disease. The book analyzes all the aspects of staging and treatment, such as modern diagnostic and staging techniques (MRI or PET-CT), endoscopic treatment of early cancer, new minimally invasive and open surgical techniques, and combined treatment.
Features 7 Homogenous approach to esophageal cancer treatment, which is the result of author’s life-time experience 7 Exhaustive recent literature review 7 In each chapter, appropriate tools for correct management of this difficult disease
Contents SECTION I Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx and Cervical Esophagus.- SECTION II Carcinoma of the Thoracic Esophagus.- SECTION III Operative Technique.
Fields of interestSurgery; Oncology; Radiotherapy
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I. Di Carlo, University of Catania, Italy; R. Biffi, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milano, Italy (Eds)
Totally Implantable Venous Access DevicesContents Part I Introduction.- History of Vascular Access.- Vascular Anatomy of Central and Peripheral Veins.- Type of Devices for Mid- and Long-term Venous Access.- Huber Needle: Different Types, Uses, Prevention of Accidents.- Part II Totally Implantable Access Devices.- Clinical Indications, Preoperative Assessment, Set-up and Organizational Aspects.- Choice of Venous Sites. Surgical Implant/Technique.- Choice of Venous Sites. Percutaneous Implant/Technique/US Guidance.- Modified Seldinger Technique for Open Central Venous Cannulation for Totally Implantable Access Device.- Optimal Catheter Tip Position: Radiologic Criteria and Clinical Relevance.- Verifying Catheter Tip Position: Fluoroscopy vs Intravasal Electrogram.- Part III Immediate Complication: Prevention and Treat-ment.- Pneumothorax.-Hemothorax.- Air Em-bolism.- Accidental Arterial Puncture.- Cardiac Arrhythmia.- Heart Tamponade.- Brachial Plexus Injury.- Part IV Early Complications: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Hemoptysis.- Pocket Hema-toma.- Wound Dehiscence.- Reversal.- Part V Late Complications.- Catheter-related Bloodstream Infection.-Thrombosis.- Superior Vena Cava Erosion and Perforation.-Catheter Obstruction.- Catheter Rupture.- Catheter Migration.- Catheter Embolization.- Withdrawal Obstruction.-Skin Necrosis.- Extravasation.- Pocket Infection.- Nurs-ing of Vascular Access: Highlights of Hot Issues.- Power Technology: How to Safely Use Ports and Central Catheters to Deliver Contrast Medium in Radiology Procedures.- Removal of Totally ImplantableVenous Access Device.- Cost Issues.- Quality of Life and Patients Satisfaction. [...]
Fields of interestSurgery; Internal Medicine; Imaging / Radiology
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2012 . 260 p . 30 illus . in color . Hardcover7 $219.00ISBN 978-88-470-2372-7
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O. Ekberg, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden (Ed .)
DysphagiaDiagnosis and Treatment
Contents Anatomy and physiology.- Saliva.- Feeding respi-ratory pattern.- Evaluation of symptoms.- Imaging techniques and some principles of interpretation.- Neuroimaging in swallowing.- The clinical and radiological approach to dysphagia.- Neurology of swallowing and dysphagia.- Oral and pharyngeal function and dysfunction.- Pharyngeal morphol-ogy.- Pharyngeal manometry.- Surgical aspects of oral and pharyngeal dysfunction and dyspha-gia.- The postoperative pharynx.- Evaluation and treatment after head and neck surgery and/or chemo-radiotherapy of head and neck malig-nancy.- Indirect treatment of oral and pharyngeal dysfunction.- Rheologic aspects of swallowing and dysphagia.- Indirect treatment of oral and pharyngeal dysfunction.- The dietician´s role in diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia.- The thera-peutic swallowing study.- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).- Malnutrition in dysphagia.- Pulmonary complications in dysphagia.- Dehy-dration in dysphagia.- The importance of enteral nutrition.- Radiologic evaluation of esophageal function.- Esophageal morphology.- Esophageal manometry and pH-monitoring.- Intervention on the esophagus.- Gastroesophageal reflux disease, globus and dysphagia.- Endoscopy of the pharynx and esophagus.- Cross-sectional imaging of the hypopharynx and esophagus.- Pediatric aspects on dysphagia.- The pediatric esophagus.- Dysphagia in systemic disease.- The geriatric pharynx and esophagus.- Voice and dysphagia.- Psychiatric aspects of dysphagia.
Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Anatomy; Anesthesiology
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2012 . Approx . 600 p . 65 illus ., 15 in color . With online files/update . (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover7 approx. $369.00ISBN 978-3-642-17886-3
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E. European Society of Cardiology (Ed .)
ESC Guidelines Desk Reference 2011Compendium of Abridged ESC Guidelines 2011
A compendium comprising all of the ESC Pocket Guidelines updated since the publication of the 2010 guidelines; a full reference work for Cardi-ologists.
Features 7 Fully revised guidelines incorporating the most recent research in the field 7 Loaded with tables and algorithms to aid the practitioner with diagnosis, drug prescription and surgical proce-dures 7 A complete reference work compiled by several hundred of the leading minds in Cardiol-ogy from throughout Europe
Contents Section I: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.- Section II: Hypertension; 1.- Section III: Diabetic Heart Disease.- Section IV: Coronary Heart Disease.- Section V: Myocardial Disease.- Section VI: Pericardial Disease.- Section VII: Congenital Heart Disease.- Section VIII: Pregnancy and Heart Disease.- Section IX: Valvular Heart Disease.- Section X: Infective Endocarditis.- Section XI: Pulmonary Hypertension.- Section XII: Arrhyth-mias.- Section XIII: Myocardial Infarction.- Sec-tion XIV: Pulmonary Embolism.- Section XV: Heart Failure.- Section XVI: Cardiac Consult.
Fields of interestCardiology; Health Promotion and Disease Pre-vention; Health Administration
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2012 . XVI, 391 p . 73 illus ., 72 in color . Softcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-1-908517-29-6
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J. T. Harrington, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; E. D. Newman, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA, USA (Eds)
Great Health CareMaking It Happen
Contents -Why Chronic Diseases?.- How Has the U.S. Health System Evolved?.- Why has the U. S. Health System Become What It Is?.- Making Chronic Disease Care Great.- Building Systems of Care.- Problem Solving.- Testing and Imple-menting Solutions – Eric Newman.- Managing Complex Processes.- Managing Medical Informa-tion: Tools, Rules, and What’s Cool.- Measuring Processes and Outcomes of Care.- Teaming: Everyone has a Role to Play – Eric Newman.- How Providers Should Be Paid.- Diabetes: Everyone’s Number One Priority.- Osteoporosis: Breaking Bones is Not Inevitable.- Rheumatoid Arthri-tis: Diagnose Early and Treat to Target.- Heart Failure: Reducing Readmissions.- Chronic Kidney Disease: Changing the Mean by Changing the Mien.- Asthma: Identifying and Treating High-Risk Patients.- Cardiovascular Disease: Reduc-ing Risk Factors.- Obesity: The Elephant in the Room.- Palliative Care Hospice: Advancing the Science of Comfort, Affirming the Art of Caring.- Myths and Miscreants.- Improving Care versus Transforming Care.- Translational Research or Industrial Process Improvement: A False Choice.- The Patient Centered Medical Home or System-based Care: Another False Choice.- Preparing Physicians with Optimal Processes and Process Improvement Skills.
Fields of interestMedicine/Public Health, general; Health Promo-tion and Disease Prevention; Popular Science in Medicine and Health
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . XVI, 272 p . 53 illus ., 40 in color . Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1197-0
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A. Kheradvar, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA; G. Pedrizzetti, University of Trieste, Italy
Vortex Formation in the Cardiovascular SystemContents I - Fundamental Fluid Mechanics.- 1. Fluids and solids, blood and tissues.- 2. Conservation of mass.- 3. Conservation of momentum and Ber-noulli theorem.- 4. Conservation of momentum and viscosity.- 5. Boundary layer and wall shear stress.- 6. Simple flows and concepts of cardiovas-cular interest.- References to Part I.- II - Vortex Dynamics.- 7. Definitions.- 8. Dynamics of vortic-ity.- 9. Boundary layer separation.- 10. Vortex formation.- 11. Three-dimensional vortex forma-tion.- 12. Energy loss and force of vortex forma-tion.- 13. Vortex interactions.- 14. A mention to turbulence.- References to Part II.- III – Cardiac Vortex Formation.- 15. Mitral valve and transmi-tral flow.- 16. Aortic valve, Sinuses of Valsalva, and Aortic Artery.- 17. Vortex formation in the right heart .- 18. Circulatory areas in the developing hearth.- 19. Linking Cardiac Muscle Funtion to Vortex Formation.- 20. Effect of Left Ventricular Diseases on Vortex Formation.- References to Part III.- IV - Effect of Cardiac Devices and Surgery on Vortex Formation.- 21. Vortex Formation in Bioprostheses.- 22. Vortex Formation in Mechani-cal Heart Valves.- 23. Vortical flow in Ventricular Assist Devices 24. Vortex Formation due to Arte-rial Surgery and Anastomosis .-References to Part IV.- V - Diagnostic Vortex imaging.- 25. MRI.- 26. Echocardiography.- 27. In vitro Experiments.- 28. Numerical simulations.- References to Part V
Fields of interestCardiology; Imaging / Radiology; Interventional Radiology
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2012 . X, 218 p . 75 illus ., 42 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2287-6
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S. H. Levitt, University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA; J. A. Purdy, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA; C. A. Perez, Washington University Medical Center, St . Louis, MO, USA; P. Poortmans, Dr . Bernard Verbeeten Instituut, Tilburg, Netherlands (Eds)
Technical Basis of Radiation TherapyPractical Clinical Applications
This well-received book, now in its fifth edition, is unique in providing a detailed examination of the technological basis of radiation therapy. Another unique feature is that the chapters are jointly written by North American and Euro-pean authors. This considerably broadens the book’s contents and increases its applicability in daily practice throughout the world. The book is divided into two sections. The first section covers basic concepts in treatment planning and explains the various approaches to radiation therapy, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, tomo-therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and high and low dose rate brachytherapy.
Features 7 Unique in its in-depth coverage of the tech-nological basis of radiation therapy 7 Jointly written by North American and European authors, increasing the book’s worldwide applicabil-ity 7 Explains basic concepts in treatment planning and the various approaches to opti-mize radiation therapy delivery 7 Documents practical clinical applications in the treatment of a wide range of cancer sites 7 Written by leading experts in the field
Contents Section 1: Basics Concepts in Radiation Oncology: 20 chapters.- Section 2: Clinical Application: 17 chapters.
Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Radiotherapy; Oncology
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5th ed . 2012 . 1000 p . 550 illus ., 200 in color . (Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology) Hardcover7 $399.00ISBN 978-3-642-11571-4
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V. Mandala, Palermo, Italy (Ed .)
The Role of Laparoscopy in Emergency Abdominal SurgeryThis is the first time a book about laparoscopy in emergency abdominal surgery has been published. Numerous articles have been published in specific surgical journals, but, until now, there has not been a book that collates all the aspects of this little-known field. The aim of this volume is to achieve a complete and easy presentation of all the implications associated with laparoscopy in emergency abdominal surgery. The book should be a manual that can be easily consulted by diges-tive, general, and specialized surgeons, especially in an emergency. The authors’ contributions are founded on evidence-based medicine, which give the book scientific credibility, but this is coupled with their experience of daily practice, which adds an important complementary dimension to evidence-based medicine.
Features 7 First book which includes all aspects of laparoscopy in abdominal emergency sur-gery 7 High level of the book for graduates, upper and lower undergraduates 7 Illustrations and film clips of each chapter complete the pur-pose of the book for educational implications
Contents 1 Diagnostic Laparoscopy.-2 Gastroduodenal Ulcer.- 3 Acute Cholecystitis.- 4 Acute Pancreati-tis.- 5 Acute Appendicitis.- 6 Acute Diverticulitis .- 7 Small Bowel Obstruction due to Adhesions .- 8 Incarcerated Hernia .- 9 Mesenteric Ischemia .- 10 Gynecologic Disorders .- 11 Nonspecific Abdomi-nal Pain.- 12 Digestive Bleeding and Laparoscopy.- 13 Laparoscopy in Acute Postoperative Complica-tions.- 14 After Laparoendoscopic Surgery.- 15 Abdominal Trauma and Laparoscopy.
Fields of interestAbdominal Surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgery
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . 208 p . (Updates in Surgery) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-88-470-2326-0
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F. Margheritini, University of Rome „Foro Italico“, Italy; R. Rossi, University of Torino, Italy (Eds)
Orthopedic Sports MedicinePrinciples and Practice
Aim of this book is to give an update on the main issues in sports traumatology and orthopedics, involving different body sections. Exploring the most important aspects of sports medicine - from anatomy to normal movements description, from diagnosis to sports injuries treatment, from con-servative to surgical treatments - it gives a global overview of the field, describing also diagnostic tools recently introduced in this field, such as hip arthroscopy, and taking into consideration related areas like nutrition, prevention, training and re-habilitation. The single chapters deal with relevant problems such as emergencies on the field, pa-thologies of the upper and lower extremity, spine problems in athletes. Each injury is approached on the basis of both the specific body area and of the different sports/activities. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this volume will be a fundamental book for orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, general practitioners, personal and athletic trainers, offering them a useful tool for the management of most frequent injuries in sports medicine.
Features 7 Gives an update o the main issues in sports traumatology and orthopedics, involving differ-ent body sections 7 The chapters deals with relevants problems such as emergencies on the field, pathologies of the upper and lower extrem-ity, spine and hip problems in athletes 7 Writ-ten by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this volume will be a fundamental book for orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, general practitioners, personal and athletic trainers
Fields of interestOrthopedics; Sports Medicine; Rehabilitation
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . 376 p . 210 illus . Softcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-88-470-1701-6
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M. J. Murphy, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA (Ed .)
Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in MelanomaContents Introduction to Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Mela-noma.- Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers in Melanoma: Current State of Play.- Molecular Pathogenesis of Melanoma: Established and Novel Pathways.- Staging of Melanoma.- Clinical and Histopathological Parameters in Melanoma.- Genetic/Epigenetic Biomarkers: Distinction of Melanoma from Other Melanocytic Neoplasms.- mRNA Biomarkers in Melanoma.- Epigenetic Biomarkers in Melanoma.- microRNA Biomarkers in Melanoma.- MicroRNAs as Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma.- Mitochondrial DNA Biomarkers in Melanoma.- Tissue-Based Protein Biomarkers in Melanoma: Immunohisto-chemistry: (A) Diagnosis.- Tissue-Based Protein Biomarkers in Melanoma: Immunohistochemis-try: (B) Prognostication.- Tissue-Based Protein Biomarkers in Melanoma: Mass Spectrometry-Based Strategies.- Serological Biomarkers in Melanoma.- Molecular Markers of Lymph Node Disease in Melanoma.- Melanoma Cell Propaga-tion: Cancer Stem Cell, Clonal Evolution and Interconversion Models of Tumorigenicity.- Surgi-cal Management of Melanoma: Concept of Field Cancerization and Molecular Evaluation of Tissue Margins.- Chemotherapy for Melanoma.- Molecu-lar-Targeted Therapy for Melanoma.- Anti-Angio-genesis Therapy for Melanoma.- Immunological Biomarkers and Immunotherapy for Melanoma.- Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Thera-peutic Targets in Melanoma: An Overview.
Fields of interestPathology; Oncology; Dermatology
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . 370 p . 31 illus ., 26 in color . (Current Clinical Pathology) Hardcover7 $219.00ISBN 978-1-60761-432-6
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E. Neri, L. Faggioni, C. Bartolozzi, University of Pisa, Department of Oncology, Pisa, Italy (Eds)
CT Colonography AtlasFor the Practicing Radiologist
This easy-to-use atlas comprises a collection of representative common and unusual virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography, CTC) cases that physicians and radiologists may expect to encoun-ter during their clinical practice. The atlas reflects the important recent advances in image acquisi-tion, patient preparation, and image processing and is thus completely up-to-date. Each case is presented with the native CT images, integrated images obtained by 3D image processing, and colonoscopic correlation. Topics covered include normal appearances, anatomical variants, pitfalls, diverticula, lipomas, inflammatory bowel disease, polyps, flat lesions, cancers, and the postsurgical colon.
Features 7 Easy-to-use atlas comprising a collection of representative common and unusual virtual colonoscopy (CTC) cases that are likely to be en-countered during clinical practice 7 Reflects the important recent advances in image acquisition, patient preparation, and image processing 7 An invaluable tool both for radiologists performing CTC and for clinicians who need to review the CTC examinations of their patients
Contents Normal Colon.- Anatomical Variants.- Pitfalls.- Diverticula.- Lypoma.-Inflammatory Bowel Dis-eases.- Polyps: Pedunculated.- Polyps: Sessile.- Flat Lesions.- Colon Cancer.- Rectal Cancer.- Cancers of the Ileo-Cecal Valve.- Post-Surgical Colon.
Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Gastroenterology
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . Approx . 200 p . 150 illus . in color . (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover7 approx. $249.00ISBN 978-3-642-11148-8
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E. Nunzi, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; C. Massone, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria (Eds)
LeprosyA Practical Guide
Contents I GENERAL SECTION: 1 History, Coppel-man (Paris, France). 2 Microbiology, Clappason (Genova, Italy). 3 Genetics, Fava, Mira (Curitiba, Brazil). 4 Immunology, Ribeiro (Victoria, Brazil). 5 Pathophysiology, Nunzi, Massone (Genova, Italy). 6 Classifications, Nunzi, Massone (Genova, Italy).- II CLINICAL EXAMINATION: 7 Patient’s History, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 8 Physical exami-nation: Skin, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 9 Physical ex-amination: Nerves, Reni, Noto (Genova, Italy).- III SKIN: 10 Clinical Features, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 10 Histopathology, Massone (Genova, Italy). 11 Differential Diagnosis, Nunzi (Genova, Italy).- IV LEPROSY REACTIONS: 12 Naafs, Noto (Leiden, The Netherlands; Genova, Italy). 13 Lucio Leprosy, Magana (Mexico City, Mexico).- V NERVES: 14 Clinical Features, Reni, Noto (Genova, Italy). 15 Differential Diagnosis, Reni, Noto (Genova, Italy). 16 Disability, Brandsma (Nepal). 17 Neurophysiol-ogy, Reni (Genova, Italy). 18 Imaging, Martinoli (Genova, Italy).- VI OTHER ORGAN INVOLVE-MENT: 19 Eyes, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 20 ORL, Talhari A, Talhari S. 21Other Organs, Nunzi (Genova, Italy).- VII MANAGEMENT OF PA-TIENTS: 22 Diagnostic Work-up, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 23 Drugs in Leprosy: Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Side Effects, Talhari S (Manaus, Brazil). 24 Medical Therapy, Bobin (Bordeaux, France). 25 Surgical Therapy, Gennaro (Genova, Italy). 26 Rehabilitation, Brandsma (Nepal).- VIII LEPROSY AND COMMUNITY: 27 Epidemiol-ogy, Noto (Genova, Italy). 28 Leprosy Control, Deepak (Bologna, Italy). [...]
Fields of interestDermatology; Public Health/Gesundheitswesen; Infectious Diseases
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . 280 p . 100 illus . in color . Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-88-470-2375-8
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O. S. Pianykh, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)A Practical Introduction and Survival Guide
Features 7 Only book to present the DICOM standard from the perspective of the user 7 Emphasizes the applicability and practical use of various DICOM features 7 Provides a great introduction to the complex DICOM terminology, structure, and functionality 7 Explains the connections between DICOM and current medical imaging/ra-diology 7 Answers the most frequent questions on DICOM (that even the DICOM standard itself may not answer)
Contents Introduction to DICOM: What is DICOM?- How does DICOM work?- Where do you get DICOM from?- A Brief History of DICOM.- DICOM and Clinical Data: Parlez-vous DICOM?- Medical Images in DICOM.- DICOM Communications: DICOM SOPs: Basic.- DICOM SOPs: Beyond Basic.- DICOM Associations.- DICOM Media and Security: DICOM Media: Files, Folders, and DICOMDIRs.- DICOM Security.- Incompatibility of Compatible.- Advanced Topics: DICOM and Teleradiology.- Standards and System Integration in Digital Medicine.- Disaster PACS Planning and Management.- DICOM Software Develop-ment.- DICOM Implementation Plans.- DICOM FAQs.- Appendix.
Fields of interestImaging / Radiology; Health Informatics; Com-puter Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2nd ed . 2012 . XXI, 412 p . 131 illus ., 129 in color . Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-10849-5
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A. Saxena, Palo Alto Medical Clinic, CA, USA (Ed .)
International Advances in Foot and Ankle SurgeryContents Distal First Metatarsal Osteotomy.- Hallux Valgus: Proximal First Metatarsal Osteotomies.- The Lapi-dus Procedure.- Hallux Rigidus: The Valenti Ar-throplasty.- Hallux Rigidus: Distal First Metatarsal Osteotomy/Hohmann Procedure.- Hallux Rigidus: Proximal Phalangeal Osteotomy/Enclavement Procedure.- Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsal-phalangeal Joint.- Hallux Rigidus: First Metatarsal Head Resurfacing.- Revision Hallux Valgus Sur-gery.- Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrop-athy.- Tailor’s Bunionectomy.- Surgical Treatment of Hammer Toe, Claw Toe, and Mallet Toe De-formity.- Current Techniques of Toenail Surgery.- Forefoot Trauma.- Fractures of the Calcaneus.- Fractures of the Talus.- Percutaneous Plating of Ankle Fractures.- Ankle Instability.- Insertional and Midsubstance Achilles Tendinopathy.- Pero-neal Tendinopathy.- First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sesamoidopathy.- Turf Toe Injuries.- Lis-franc’s and Midfoot Injuries.- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle in Athlete.- Plantar Fasciitis.- Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus.- Os Trigonum Injuries.- Syndesmosis Injuries.- Acute Repair of Ruptured Foot and Ankle Tendons in Athletic Patients.- Chronic Compartment Syndrome of Leg and Foot.- Pedal Amputations in Diabetes.- Char-cot Foot and Ankle Disease.- Rheumatoid Foot Reconstruction.- The Pediatric Foot.- Surgical Treatment of Flexible Flatfoot in Adolescents with Bioabsorbable Implant.- Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity.- Cavus Foot.- Advances in Anterior Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscopy.- Posterior Ankle Arthroscopy and Endoscopy.- Endoscopic Gas-trocnemius Recession.- Use of External Fixation in the Lower Extremity. [...]
Fields of interestSurgical Orthopedics; Sports Medicine; Orthope-dics
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2012 . XVI, 548 p . 510 illus ., 377 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $219.00ISBN 978-0-85729-608-5
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W. Siquini, „Ospedale Riuniti“ University Hospital, Ancona, Italy; G. De Manzoni, University of Verona, Italy; F. Roviello, University of Siena, Italy (Eds)
Surgery in the Multimodal Management of Gastric CancerContents The History of Gastric Surgery.- Epidemiology of Gastric Cancer and Screening program.- 3 Etiopathogenesis of Gastric Cancer.- Lymphatic Spread, Lymph Node Stations, Levels of Lym-phatic Dissection in Gastric Cancer.- Pathologic Classifications and Staging Systems.- Prognostic Factors and Score Systems in Gastric Cancer.- Pre-operative Work-Up: Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasonography.- Preoperative Work-Up and Assessment of Resectability.- Resection Margin in Gastric Cancer.- Gastric Cancer: Standard or Extended Lymphadenectomy?.- Gastric Cancer which Reconstruction.- Endoscopic and Surgical Treatment of Early Gastric Cancer.- Treatment of Resectable Advanced Gastric Cancer (T2-T3,T4a).- Multivisceral Resection for Locally Ad-vanced Gastric Cancer (T4b).- Surgical Treatment of Liver Metastases from Gastric Cancer.- Intra-operative Chemohyperthermia in Gastric Cancer: Indications and Technical Notes.- Post-Operative Course: Morbidity, Mortality and Treatment of Complications.- Surgical Treatment: Long Term Results After R0 Resection.- Surgical Treatment of Gastric Cancer Infiltrating The Esophago-Gastric Junction.- Surgical Treatment of Gastric Cancer in Elderly Patient.- Cholecistectomy: Yes or Not?.- Neoadjuvant Treatment for Resectable Local Ad-vanced Gastric Cancer.- Neoadjuvant Treatment for Resectable Local Advanced Gastric Cancer: European Ongoing Trial.- Therapeutic Strategy for Unresectable M0 Gastric Cancer.- Adjuvant Treat-ment After Surgical Resection.- Follow-Up and Treatment of Recurrence. [...]
Fields of interestSurgery; Abdominal Surgery; Oncology
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2012 . 300 p . 100 illus . in color . Hardcover7 approx. $219.00ISBN 978-88-470-2317-8
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A. Trecca, USI Group, Rome, Italy (Ed .)
IleoscopyTechnique, Diagnosis, and Clinical Applications
This publication is dedicated to all the aspects involved in the endoscopic diagnosis of terminal ileum. The most experienced endoscopists, gas-troenterologists and pathologists will focus on and discuss the principles of diagnosis and treatment of the main pathologies involved in this district. The technique of ileoscopy with all the newest advances in endoscopic imaging will be dis-cussed. Another chapter will be dedicated to the possible flow chart of diagnosis of the principles diseases after ileoscopy, from capsule endoscopy to double balloon ileoscopy. A final session will be completely aimed at presenting clinical cases of relevant interest.
Contents Technical aspects of ileoscopy.-The importance of completing colonoscopy and exploration of the cecal region.-What are the correct indica-tions of terminal ileoscopy?-Contribution of new technology to endoscopic imaging.-Clinical results of ileoscopy in the diagnosis of coeliac disease.-Clinical results of ileoscopy in the diag-nosis of inflammatory bowel disease.-Ileoscopy in the diagnosis of infectious disease.-Results of ileoscopy in pediatric patients.- The role of histology.-Radiological diagnosis of small bowel diseases.-Capsule endoscopy: the results of a challenge.-Small bowel enteroscopy: diagnosis and treatment.-Single-balloon enteroscopy: does it work better?-Spiral enteroscopy.-Surgery for small bowel disease.
Fields of interestGastroenterology; Imaging / Radiology; Procto-logy
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2012 . XVI, 120 p . 63 illus ., 54 in color . Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-88-470-2344-4
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B. Bovenkerk, Utrecht University, Netherlands
The Biotechnology DebateDemocracy in the Face of Intractable Disagreement
This book grounds deliberative democratic theory in a more refined understanding of delibera-tive practice, in particular when dealing with intractable moral disagreement regarding novel technologies. While there is an ongoing, vibrant debate about the theoretical merits of deliberative democracy on the one hand, and more recently, empirical studies of specific deliberative exercises have been carried out, these two discussions fail to speak to one another. Debates about animal and plant biotechnology are examined as a paradig-matic case for intractable disagreement in today’s pluralistic societies.
Features 7 Bridges the gap between theory and prac-tice, whereas previous books have focussed only on deliberative theory or the practice of public deliberation 7 Not only relevant for academic scholars, but also for members of NGO’s and government departments, that are involved in organizing public deliberations 7 Argues that that deliberative practices can deal better with the existence of intractable disagreement than liberal democratic practices
Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Biotechnology: An Anatomy of the Debate.- 3. Constraining or Enabling Dialogue?.- 4. Deliberative Democracy and its Limits.- 5. Committees: The Politics of Contain-ment.- 6. Consensus Conferences: The Politics of Containment.
Fields of interestEthics; Political Science, general; Animal Genetics and Genomics
Target groupsResearch
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2012 . X, 205 p . (Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy, Volume 29) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2690-1
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J. A. Marcum, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA
The Virtuous PhysicianThe Role of Virtue in Medicine
Although modern medicine enjoys unprecedented success in providing excellent technical care, many patients are dissatisfied with the poor quality or in the unprofessional manner in which physicians sometimes deliver that care. Recently, this patient dissatisfaction has led to quality-of-care and pro-fessionalism crises in medicine. In this book, the author proposes a notion of virtuous physician to address these crises. He discusses the nature of the two crises and efforts by the medical profession to resolve them and then he briefly introduces the notion of virtuous physician and outlines its basic features.
Features 7 Discusses the philosophical issues surround-ing the notion of virtue in the practice of clinical medicine 7 Addresses the crises of care and professionalism in modern medicine through the notion of virtuous physician 7 Provides a comprehensive analysis of the notion of virtuous physician, in terms of the analytic and phenom-enologic philosophical traditions 7 Illustrates the application of the notion of virtuous physician to clinical practice, with two case studies from the medical literature 7 Explores pedagogical issues surrounding the teaching of virtue in the medical curriculum
Contents Acknowledgments.- Preface.- 1. Medicine’s crises.- 2. Virtue theory, ethics, and epistemology.- 3. Virtues and vices.- 4. On caring and uncaring.- 5. On prudent love and imprudent lovelessness.- 6. Medical stories.- 7. The virtuous physician and medicine’s crises.- 8. Figures.- References.- Notes.
Fields of interestPhilosophy of Medicine; Theory of Medicine/Bio-ethics; Biomedicine general
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2012 . X, 200 p . 6 illus . (Philosophy and Medicine, Volume 114) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-2705-2
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L. Alvarez-Gaumé, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland; M. A. Vázquez-Mozo, University of Salamanca, Spain
An Invitation to Quantum Field TheoryThis book provides an introduction to Quantum Field Theory (QFT) at an elementary level—with only special relativity, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics as prerequisites. For this fresh approach to teaching QFT, based on numer-ous lectures and courses given by the authors, a representative sample of topics has been selected containing some of the more innovative, challeng-ing or subtle concepts. They are presented with a minimum of technical details, the discussion of the main ideas being more important than the presentation of the typically very technical mathematical details necessary to obtain the final results.
Features 7 Written as concise, self-contained and tutorial primer at beginning graduate level 7 Authored by leading specialists in the field 7 Concentrates on principles and ideas, rather than on math-ematical details
Contents Why Do We Need Quantum Field Theory After All?.- From Classical to Quantum Fields.- Theo-ries and Lagrangian I: Matter Fields.- Theories and Lagrangian II: Introducing Gauge Fields.- Theories and Lagrangian II: The Standard Model.- Towards Computational Rules: Feynman Diagrams.- Symmetries I: Continuous Symme-tries.- Renormalization.- Anomalies.- The Origin of Mass.- Symmetries II: Discrete Symmetries.- Ef-fective Field Theories and Naturalness.- Special Topics.- Notation, Conventions and Units.- A Crash Course in Group Theory.- Index.
Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory; Quantum Physics
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2012 . XI, 294 p . 91 illus . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 839) Softcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-3-642-23727-0
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M. Amusia, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel; L. Chernysheva, Ioffe Physica-Technical Institute, St . Petersburg, Russia; V. Yarzhemsky, Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Moscow, Russia
Handbook of Theoretical Atomic PhysicsData for Photon Absorption, Electron Scattering, and Vacancies Decay
The aim of this book is to present highly accurate and extensive theoretical Atomic data and to give a survey of selected calculational methods for atomic physics, used to obtain these data.
Features 7 Presents a rich set of data for atomic physics, chemistry, material science, astrophysics 7 Gives an overview of selected calculational methods for atomic physics 7 Contains extensive descrip-tions of physical processes presented with rich illustrations 7 Provides a basis for planning experiments in atomic and molecular physics
Contents Preface.- Part I: Photon Absorption.- Main points of the theory.- Photon Absorption - Results of Calculations.- Part II: Electron Scattering.- Main points of the theory.- Electron Scattering - Results of Calculations.- Part III: Vacancies Decay.- Main points of theory.- Vacancy decay –results of calculations.- Conclusion and Perspectives.- Part IV: Addendum.- Photon absorption – results of calculations.- Electron scattering – results of calculations (on web-site only; presents data on atoms, ions and endohedrals not included in the paper version).
Fields of interestAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Physical Chemistry
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2012 . 550 p . 420 illus ., 120 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $409.00ISBN 978-3-642-24751-4
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E. Bauer, Vienna University of Technology, Austria; M. Sigrist, ETH Zürich, Switzerland (Eds)
Non-Centrosymmetric SuperconductorsIntroduction and Overview
Superconductivity in materials without inversion symmetry in the respective crystal structures oc-curs in the presence of antisymmetric spin-orbit coupling as a consequence of an emerging electric field gradient. The superconducting condensate is then a superposition of spin-singlet and spin-triplet Cooper pairs. This scenario accounts for various experimental findings such as nodes in the superconducting gap or extremely large upper critical magnetic fields.
Features 7 Provides the first comprehensive introduc-tion and overview of this emerging field 7 Au-thored and edited by leading researchers in the field 7 Suitable for self-study and advanced courses and seminars
Contents Non-Centrosymmetric Superconductors: Strong vs. Weak Electronic Correlations.- Non-Centro-symmetric Heavy-Fermion Superconductors.- Properties of Interfaces and Surfaces.- Kinetic Theory for Response and Transport in Non-Cen-trosymmetric Superconductors.- Vortex Dynamics in Superconductors Without Inversion Symme-try.- Introduction to Superconductivity in Metals Without Inversion Center.- Effects of Impurities in Non-centrosymmetric Superconductors.- Elec-tronic States and Superconducting Properties of Non-Centrosymmetric Rare Earth Compounds.- Microscopic Theory of Pairing Mechanisms.
Fields of interestStrongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Solid State Physics
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2012 . VII, 354 p . 151 illus . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 847) Softcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-24623-4
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R. N. Boyd, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Stardust, Supernovae and the Molecules of LifeMight We All Be Aliens?
Contents Table of Contents.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Introduc-tion.- 1.1: In the Beginning.- 1.2: What is „Life?“.- 1.3: The Miller Urey Experiment.- 1.4: General Background and Definitions.- Chapter 2: What is the Origin of the Lightest Elements.- 2.1: The Big Bang.- 2.2: The Supernova Cosmology Project.- 2.3: The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe.- 2.4: Olber‘s Paradox.- 2.5: Big Bang Nucleosynthe-sis - BBN.- Chapter 3: What is the Origin of the Rest of the Elements?.- 3.1: Introduction to Stellar Nucleosynthesis.- 3.2.1: Hydrogen Burning.- 3.2.2: Helium Burning.- 3.2.3: Subsequent Burning Stages.- 3.3: After Stellar Burning.- 3.3.1: Creating a Core-Collapse Supernova Explosion.- 3.3.2: Synthesizing the Heavy Elements.- 3.3.3: White Dwarfs.- 3.3.4: Type Ia Supernovae.- Chapter 4: Creation of Molecules in the Interstellar Medium.- 4.1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.- 4.2: Detect-ing Photons of Different Energies.- 4.3: Secrets from Meteorites.- 4.4: Mining the Comets.- 4.5: The Next Huge Step - Forming Life from the Molecules Delivered to Earth.- Chapter 5: Amino Acids and Chirality.- 5.1: A Primer on Amino Ac-ids.- 5.2: Chirality and Polarization.- 5.3: Relating Optical and Molecular Chirality.- 5.3.1: Chiral Se-lection.- 5.3.2: A Little Atomic Physics and Some Very Basic Quantum Mechanics.- 5.4: The Other Molecules of Life.- Chapter 6: How Have Scientists Explained the Amino Acid Chirality?.- 6.1: Models that Produce Chirality.- 6.1.1: Chiral Selection via Circularly Polarized Sunlight. [...]
Fields of interestAstrobiology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Evolutionary Biology
Target groupsPopular/general
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2012 . XX, 230 p . 40 illus ., 27 in color . (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover7 approx. $29.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1331-8
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S. Braibant, G. Giacomelli, M. Spurio, University of Bologna, Italy
Particles and Fundamental InteractionsAn Introduction to Particle Physics
Features 7 Based on the lectures of Giorgio M. Giacomelli, one of the most influential experimentalists in particle physics in the last 40 years 7 A compre-hensive text that covers both traditional and recent topics in particle physics 7 Provides the theoreti-cal and phenomenological basis to understand the subatomic structure of matter
Contents Preface.- 1. Historical Notes and Fundamental Concepts.- 2. Particle Interactions with Matter and Detectors.- 3. Particle Accelerators and Particle Detection.- 4. The Paradigm of Interactions: the Electromagnetic Case.- 5. First Discussion of the Other Fundamental Interactions.- 6 Invari-ance and Conservation Principles.- 7. Hadron Interactions at Low Energies and the Static Quark Model.- 8. Weak Interactions and Neutrinos.- 9. Discoveries in Electron-Positron Collisions.- 10. High Energy Interactions at the Dynamic Quark Model.- 11. The Standard Model of the Micro-cosm.- 12. CP-Violation and Particle Oscillations.- 13. Microcosm and Macrocosm.- 14. Fundamental aspects of Nucleon Interactions.- Appendix 1. Periodic Table.- Appendix 2. The natural units in subnuclear physics.- Appendix 3. Basic concepts of relativity and classical EM.- Appendix 4. Dirac’s equation and formalism.- Appendix 5. Physical and astrophysical constants.- References.- Index.
Fields of interestParticle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Mathematical Methods in Physics
Target groupsUpper undergraduate
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2nd ed . 2012 . XIV, 486 p . 196 illus ., 35 in color . (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-94-007-2463-1
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D. C. Cabra, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina; A. Honecker, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany; P. Pujol, IRSAMC, Toulouse, France (Eds)
Modern Theories of Many-Particle Systems in Condensed Matter PhysicsCondensed matter systems where interactions are strong are inherently difficult to analyze theoreti-cally. The situation is particularly interesting in low-dimensional systems, where quantum fluctua-tions play a crucial role. Here, the development of non-perturbative methods and the study of integrable field theory have facilitated the under-standing of the behavior of many quasi one- and two-dimensional strongly correlated systems.
Features 7 Bridges the gap between standard textbook material and the frontier of science 7 Ed-ited and authored by leading scientiests in the field 7 Written in tutorial style
Contents Quantum Phase Transitions of Antiferromagnets and the Cuprate Superconductors.- Electronic Liquid Crystal Phases in Strongly Correlated Systems.- Selected Topics in Graphene Phys-ics.- Strong Electronic Correlations: Dynamical Mean-Field Theory and Beyond.- Nonequilibrium Transport and Dephasing in Coulomb-blockaded Quantum Dots.- Many-body Physics From a Quantum Information Perspective.- Statistical Mechanics of Classical and Quantum Computa-tional Complexity.- Non-perturbative Methods in (1+1) Dimensional Quantum Field Theory.
Fields of interestStrongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Com-plexity; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials
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2012 . XIII, 368 p . 130 illus . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 843) Softcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-10448-0
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M. Carfora, A. Marzuoli, Universita degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
Quantum TriangulationsModuli Spaces, Strings, and Quantum Computing
Research on polyhedral manifolds often points to unexpected connections between very distinct aspects of Mathematics and Physics. In particular triangulated manifolds play quite a distinguished role in such settings as Riemann moduli space theory, strings and quantum gravity, topological quantum field theory, condensed matter phys-ics, and critical phenomena. Not only do they provide a natural discrete analogue to the smooth manifolds on which physical theories are typically formulated, but their appearance is rather often a consequence of an underlying structure which naturally calls into play non-trivial aspects of representation theory, of complex analysis and topology in a way which makes manifest the basic geometric structures of the physical interactions involved.
Features 7 Authored by leading experts in the field 7 First self-contained exposition of the subject matter 7 Suitable for graduate students and specialists alike
Contents Triangulated Surfaces and Polyhedral Structures.- Singular Euclidean Structures an Riemann Sur-faces.- Polyhedral Surfaces and the Weil-Petersson Form.- The Quantum Geometry of Polyhedral Surfaces.- State Sum Models and Observables.- Combinatorial Framework for Topological Quantum Computing.- A Capsule of Moduli Space Theory.- Spectral Theory on Polyhedral Surfaces.- Index.
Fields of interestPhysics, general; Mathematical Physics; Quantum Physics
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2012 . Approx . 280 p . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 845) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-24439-1
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N. Chandra, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India; R. Ghosh, B .N . Panda, Pokhariput, Bhubneswar, India
Quantum Entanglement in Electron OpticsGeneration, Characterization, and Applications
This monograph forms an interdisciplinary study in atomic, molecular, and quantum information (QI) science. Here a reader will find that applica-tions of the tools developed in QI provide new physical insights into electron optics as well as properties of atoms molecules which, in turn, are useful in studying QI both at fundamental and applied levels. In particular, this book investigates entanglement properties of flying electronic qubits generated in some of the well known processes capable of taking place in an atom or a molecule following the absorption of a photon. Here, one can generate Coulombic or fine-structure en-tanglement of electronic qubits.
Features 7 Provides a first multi-disciplinary study combining atomic and molecular physics with quantum information 7 Considers quantum entanglement in electron optics 7 Contains a generic computer programme needed for calculat-ing density matrices suitable for studying electron optics using tools from quantum information
Contents Introduction and Preliminaries.- Quantum In-formation: Basic Relevant Concepts and Applica-tions.- Theory.- Part I: Atomic Processes.- Part II: Molecular Processes.
Fields of interestAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Quantum Physics
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2012 . IV, 290 p . 23 illus . (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 67) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-24069-0
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U. Ellwanger, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
From the Universe to the Elementary ParticlesA First Introduction to Cosmology and the Fundamental Interactions
In this book, the author leads the reader, step by step and without any advanced mathematics, to a clear understanding of the foundations of modern elementary particle physics and cosmology. He also addresses current and controversial ques-tions on topics such as string theory. The book contains gentle introductions to the theories of special and general relativity, and also classical and quantum field theory. The essential aspects of these concepts are understood with the help of simple calculations; for example, the force of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of the space-time.
Features 7 Ideal for students, newcomers to the field and teachers 7 Easily comprehensible presenta-tion of the biggest riddles in physics 7 Only intermediate mathematics (elementary calculus) required 7 Problems and worked examples aid understanding
Contents Overview.- The Evolution of the Universe.- Ele-ments of the Theory of Relativity.- The Theory of Fields.- Electrodynamics.- The Strong Interac-tion.- The Weak Interaction.- The Production of Elementary Particles.- Symmetries.- The Standard Model of Particle Physics.- Quantum Corrections and the Renormalization Group Equations.- Be-yond the Standard Model.- Appendix.
Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Particle and Nuclear Physics; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
Target groupsLower undergraduate
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2012 . XI, 189 p . 84 illus . (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-3-642-24374-5
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M. Frémond, Università di Roma „Tor Vergata“, Italy
Phase Change in MechanicsPredictive theories of phenomena involving phase change with applications in engineering are investigated in this volume, e.g. solid-liquid phase change, volume and surface damage, and phase change involving temperature discontinui-ties. Many other phase change phenomena such as solid-solid phase change in shape memory alloys and vapor-liquid phase change are also explored. Modeling is based on continuum thermo-me-chanics.
Features 7 Thermomechanical predictive theories of phase change are improved by a renewed principle of virtual power 7 Coupling of volume damage and of surface adhesion are highly innovative for civil and mechanical engineering 7 A novel theory of macroscopic clouds evolution innovates in fluid mechanics 7 Mechanical and thermal effects of collisions, involving phase change are accurately and comprehensively predicted
Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 The State Quantities and the Quantities Describing the Evolution.- 3 The Basic Laws of Mechanics.- 4 Solid-liquid Phase Change.- 5 Shape Memory Alloys.- 6 Damage.- 7 Contact with Adhesion.- 8 Damage of Solids Glued on One Another. Coupling of Volume and Surface Damages.- 9 Phase Change with Discontinuity of Temperature: Warm Water in Contact with Cold Ice.- 10 Phase Change and Collisions.- 11 Colli-sions of Deformable Bodies and Phase Change.- 12 Phase Change Depending on a State Quantity: Liquid-vapor Phase Change.- 13 Clouds: Mixture of Air, Vapor and Liquid Water.- 14 Conclusion.
Fields of interestPhase Transitions and Multiphase Systems; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathe-matics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials
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2012 . X, 292 p . 66 illus ., 36 in color . (Lecture Notes of the Unione Matematica Italiana, Volume 13) Softcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-24608-1
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W. Gonzalez, INPE, São José dos Campos, Brazil; J. L. Burch, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX, USA (Eds)
Key Processes in Solar-Terrestrial Physics“Key processes in Solar-Terrestrial Physics” deals with a nice selection of key phenomena concern-ing Solar-Terrestrial relations. During the week of October 4–9, 2009, about 160 participants from 19 countries met at the Itamambuca resort area of Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil to discuss the influence of solar variability on geophysical and heliospheric phenomena at a conference organized by the International Living With a Star (ILWS) Program of NASA and by the National Institute of Space Research (INPE) of Brazil. Five of the invited re-view talks of this Conference are being published in this special issue, plus one (on magnetospheric reconnection) especially invited to cover a missing important subject within the Solar-Terrestrial physics domain.
Features 7 Presents the most important new research results of the International Living With a Star program 7 Edited by well-known members of the solar-terrestrial community 7 Deals with a significant fraction of the important key phenom-ena in solar-terrestrial relations
Contents Key processes in solar-terrestrial physics.- Global properties of solar flares.- Grad-Shafranov recon-struction of magnetic flux ropes in the near-earth space.- Interplanetary origin of intense, superin-tense and extreme geomagnetic storms.- Physics of magnetospheric variability.- Electron physics of asymmetric magnetic field reconnection.- Low latitude ionospheric electrodynamics.
Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Extra-terrestrial Physics, Space Sciences
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Previously published in Space Science Reviews journal, Vol . 158/1, 2011
2012 . CLXVI, 6 p . 90 illus ., 48 in color . Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1492-6
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M. Greiter, Karlsruhe Institut für Technologie KIT, Germany
Mapping of Parent HamiltoniansFrom Abelian and non-Abelian Quantum Hall States to Exact Models of Critical Spin Chains
This monograph introduces an exact model for a critical spin chain with arbitrary spin S, which includes the Haldane--Shastry model as the special case S=1/2. While spinons in the Haldane-Shastry model obey abelian half-fermi statistics, the spinons in the general model introduced here obey non-abelian statistics. This manifests itself through topological choices for the fractional mo-mentum spacings. The general model is derived by mapping exact models of quantized Hall states onto spin chains. The book begins with pedagogi-cal review of all the relevant models including the non-abelian statistics in the Pfaffian Hall state, and is understandable to every student with a graduate course in quantum mechanics.
Features 7 Integrates classic material and new con-cepts 7 Presents precise and reproducible accounts of model discovery 7 Inspires students and researchers to further advances in this field
Contents Introduction and summary.- Three models and a ground state.- From a Laughlin state to the Haldane-Shastry model.- From a bosonic Pfaffian state to an S = 1 spin chain.- Generalization to arbitrary spin S.- Conclusions and unresolved issues.- Spherical coordinates.- Fourier sums for one-dimensional lattices.- Angular momentum algebra.- Tensor decompositions of spin operators.
Fields of interestCondensed Matter Physics; Quantum Physics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Com-plexity
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2012 . XI, 196 p . 12 illus . (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, Volume 244) Hardcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-3-642-24383-7
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S. Gurbatov, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia .; O. Rudenko, Moscow State University, Russia; A. Saichev, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia .
Waves and Structures in Nonlinear Nondispersive MediaGeneral Theory and Applications to Nonlinear Acoustics
Features 7 First book devoted completely to nonlinear structures (shocks, fronts, sawtooth waves, and 3D cell structures) 7 Describes nonlinear phenom-ena observed in astrophysics, acoustics, mechan-ics, geophysics, and oceanology 7 Contains mathematical models, general theory, examples and engineering applications 7 Can also be used as a textbook due to the clarity of presentation
Contents Part I. Foundations of The Theory of Waves in Nondispersive. Nonlinear Equations of The First Order.- Generalized Solutions of Nonlinear Equation.- Nonlinear Equations of The Second Order.- Field Evolution Governed by Burgers Equation.- Evolution of A Noise Field Governed.- Multi-dimensional Nonlinear Equations.- Part II. Mathematical Models and Physical Phenomena in Nonlinear Acoustics. Model Equations and Meth-ods Of Finding of Their Exact Solutions.- Types of Acoustic Nonlinearities and Methods of Nonlin-ear Acoustic Diagnostics.- Nonlinear Sawtooth Waves.- Self-Action of Spatially Bounded Waves Containing Shock Fronts.- Nonlinear Standing Waves, Resonance Phenomena and Frequency Characteristics of Distributed Systems.
Fields of interestAcoustics; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Nonlinear Dynamics
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Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press .
2012 . 500 p . 175 illus ., 5 in color . (Nonlinear Physical Science) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-23616-7
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Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen
Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume 29A1
W. Hüttner, Universität Ulm, GermanyW. Hüttner, Universität Ulm, Germany (Ed .)
Diatomic Molecules 1Molecular Constants Mostly from Microwave, Molecular Beam and Sub-Doppler Laser Spectroscopy, Subvol. A, part 1
Volume II/29 „Molecular Constants Mostly from Microwave, Molecular Beam, and Sub-Doppler Laser Spectroscopy“ is planned to appear as a series A1, A2, B, C and D1, D2, D3 for the diamagnetic, and E for the paramagnetic linear and polyatomic species, respectively. Like in the preceding volumes II/24 and II/19, which have ap-peared in the years around 1999 and 1992, respec-tively, the diamagnetic substances are arranged in the manner suggested by Hill („Hill‘s system“, 1900), meaning an almost strict alphabetical order. The ionic species are included in the alphabetical arrangement of the neutral ones in each table.
Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online on www.SpringerMaterials.com
Fields of interestPhysics, general; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra
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2012 . 200 p . / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume 29A1) Hardcover7 approx. $2149.00ISBN 978-3-540-69953-8
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Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen
Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume 29B
G. Wlodarczak, Universite Sciences et Technique, Villeneuve-D‘Ascq, FranceW. Hüttner, Universität Ulm, Germany (Ed .)
Linear MoleculesMolecular Constants Mostly from Microwave, Molecular Beam and Sub-Doppler Laser Spectroscopy, Subvol. B
Volume II/29 „Molecular Constants Mostly from Microwave, Molecular Beam, and Sub-Doppler Laser Spectroscopy“ is planned to appear as a series A, B, C and D1, D2, D3 for the diamagnetic, and E for the paramagnetic linear and polyatomic species, respectively. Like in the preceding vol-umes II/24 and II/19, which have appeared in the years around 1999 and 1992, respectively, the dia-magnetic substances are arranged in the manner suggested by Hill („Hill‘s system“, 1900), meaning an almost strict alphabetical order. The ionic spe-cies are included in the alphabetical arrangement of the neutral ones in each table.
Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online
Fields of interestPhysics, general; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra
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2012 . 500 p . / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume 29B) Hardcover7 approx. $6199.00ISBN 978-3-540-60329-0
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Physical ChemistrySubvolume 26B
I. Cibulka, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic; J.-C. Fontaine, ITODYS-CNRS, Paris, France; H. V. Kehiaian, K. Sosnkowska-Kehiaian, ITODYS-CNRS, Paris, France
Binary Liquid Systems of Nonelectrolytes IIVapor-liquid equilibrium data, heat of mixing (excess enthalpies), and volumetric properties of systems are required for both the applications in design of industrial technological processes and the understanding the structure and the inter-molecular interactions in the systems. On the basis of classical thermodynamics the measured experimental data combined together enable us the calculation of non-measurable thermody-namic properties significant for the technological calculations. The present volume is a compilation of experimental and derived property data on sub-critical binary homogeneous (single-phase) or het-erogeneous (two-phase) liquid–liquid mixtures.
Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online on www.springermaterials.com
Fields of interestPhysics, general
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2012 . 611 p . / Physical Chemistry, Subvolume 26B) Hardcover7 approx. $6199.00ISBN 978-3-642-23276-3
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S. Logothetidis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (Ed .)
Nanomedicine and NanobiotechnologyThis book presents the laboratory, scientific and clinical aspects of nanomaterials used for medical applications in the fields of regenerative medi-cine, dentistry and pharmacy. It gives a broad overview on the in vitro compatibility assessment of nanostructured materials implemented in the medical field by the combination of classical biological protocols and advanced non-destructive nano-precision techniques with special emphasis on the topographical, surface energy, optical and electrical properties. Materials in the physical form of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and thin films are addressed in terms of their toxicity.
Features 7 Presents recent advances in nanomedicine and nanobiology 7 Reviews biomedical applications of nanomaterials 7 Shows a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary approaches of medicine, biology, pharmacy, physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science
Contents Nanotechnology and medical applications.- Nanomedicine pillars and monitoring nano-bio interactions.- In-vitro testing of thin films.- Biofunctionalization of surfaces with peptides, proteins or sub cellular organelles: single molecule studies and nanomedical approach.- Imaging the human body: micro- and nanostructure of human tissues.- Nanodentistry.- Immune toxicity of nano-medicines.- Imaging of the brain with nanopar-ticles.- Pharmacogenomics and nanotechnology towards advancing personalized medicine.
Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Biophysics and Biological Physics; Biomaterials
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2011 . VIII, 200 p . 75 illus ., 30 in color . (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-24180-2
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A. Mazure, V. Le Brun, Marseille, France
Matter, Dark Matter, and Anti-MatterIn Search of the Hidden Universe
For over ten years, the dark side of the universe has been headline news. Detailed studies of the rotation of spiral galaxies, and ‚mirages‘ created by clusters of galaxies bending the light from very remote objects, have convinced astronomers of the presence of large quantities of dark (unseen) matter in the cosmos. The most striking fact is that they seem to compromise about 95% of the mat-ter/energy content of the universe.
Features 7 Presents the nature of "ordinary matter" in the universe and how it developed from the first three seconds to the present universe 7 Includes the latest information on current astrophysi-cal research concerning hidden or dark bary-ons 7 Demonstrates how cosmologists aim to uncover the nature of "hidden" baryons
Contents Foreword.- Author‘s preface.- Acknowledg-ments.- List of illustrations.- Chapter 1: Introduc-tion.- Chapter 2: Matter concentrated.- Chapter 3: The realm of the nebulae.- Chapter 4: Getting warmer....- Chapter 5: Cosmic Cluedo: where, when, and how?.- Chapter 6: 300,000 years on: all present and correct.- Chapter 7: Cosmic canvas.- Chapter 8: Lifting the veil: simulations.- Chapter 9: A constant search.- Chapter 10: From telescopes to accelerators.- Appendices.
Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Particle and Nuclear Physics
Target groupsPopular/general
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2012 . 200 p . 81 illus ., 31 in color . (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) Softcover7 approx. $34.95ISBN 978-1-4419-8821-8
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H. Paetz gen. Schieck, Universität Köln, Germany
Nuclear Physics with Polarized ParticlesThe measurement of spin-polarization observables in reactions of nuclei and particles is of great util-ity and advantage when the effects of single-spin sub-states are to be investigated. Indeed, the unpo-larized differential cross-section encompasses the averaging over the spin states of the particles, and thus loses details of the interaction process. This introductory text combines, in a single volume, course-based lecture notes on spin physics and on polarized-ion sources with the aim of providing a concise yet self-contained starting point for newcomers to the field, as well as for lecturers in search of suitable material for their courses and seminars.
Features 7 Tutorial and self-contained, course-based text at graduate level 7 Treats both theory and ex-periment 7 Written by leading expert in the field
Contents Dedication.- Preface.- Introduction.- Spin States and Spin Polarization.- Density Operator, Density Matrix.- Rotations, Angular Dependence of the Tensor Moments.- Description of Nuclear Reac-tions of Particles With Spin.- Partial Wave Expan-sion.- Charged-particle Versus Neutron-induced Reactions.- Sources and Targets of Polarized H and D Ions.- Polarization by Optical Pumping.- Production of Polarization by Other Methods.- Measurement of Polarization Observables.- Po-larimetry.- Medical Applications.- „Polarized“ Fusion.- Outlook.- List of References.- Index.
Fields of interestNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Measu-rement Science and Instrumentation; Quantum Physics
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2012 . XV, 182 p . 68 illus . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 842) Softcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-3-642-24225-0
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A. Patane, The University of Nottingham, UK; N. Balkan, University of Essex, UK (Eds)
Semiconductor ResearchExperimental Techniques
The book describes the fundamentals, latest developments and use of key experimental tech-niques for semiconductor research. It explains the application potential of various analytical methods and discusses the opportunities to apply particular analytical techniques to study novel semiconduc-tor compounds, such as dilute nitride alloys. The emphasis is on the technique rather than on the particular system studied.
Features 7 Describes the fundamentals of key experi-mental techniques for research on semiconduc-tors 7 Displays novel II-V semiconductor materials and graphene 7 Describes the latest development of several experimental techniques in semiconductor research 7 Provides examples of how these techniques can be used to study novel materials 7 Richly illustrated with sketches of set-ups and experiments, images of samples and devices 7 Contains many experimental data
Contents Electron Diffraction: RHEED and LEED.- Trans-mission Electron Microscopy and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy.- Techniques for Surface Characterization.- Optical Modulation Spectroscopy.- Photoluminescence and Magne-tophotoluminescence.- High Pressure Studies.- Microphotoluminescence, Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy and Cathodoluminescence.- Time Resolved Optical Spectroscopy.- Raman Spectroscopy.- Cyclotron Resonance.- Transport in High Magnetic Fields.- Photoconductivity.- Hot Carrier Transport.
Fields of interestSemiconductors; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Optical and Electronic Materials
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2012 . 400 p . 210 illus ., 10 in color . (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 150) Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-23350-0
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T. Plehn, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Lectures on LHC PhysicsWhen trying to apply the solid knowledge of quantum field theory to actual LHC physics - in particular to the Higgs sector and certain regimes of QCD - one inevitably meets an intricate maze of phenomenological know-how, common lores and other, often historically grown intuition about what works and what not. These lectures are in-tended to be a brief but sufficiently detailed primer on LHC physics that will enable graduate students and any newcomer to the field to find their way through the more advanced literature as well as helping them to start work in this very timely and exciting field of research.
Features 7 Course tested, tutorial exposition 7 Self-Con-tained, concise and suitable for self-study 7 Pro-vides detailed derivations
Contents Higgs Physics.- QCD.- LHC Phenomenology.- Index.
Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons
Target groupsGraduate
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2012 . X, 207 p . 31 illus . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 844) Softcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-3-642-24039-3
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T. Yatsui, University of Tokyo, Japan
Nanophotonic FabricationSelf-Assembly and Deposition Techniques
Nanophotonics, a novel optical technology, utilizes the local interaction between nanometric particles via optical near fields. The optical near fields are the elementary surface excitations on nanometric particles, i.e. dressed photons that carry material energy. Of the variety of qualitative innovations in optical technology realized by nanophotonics, this books focuses on fabrication. To fabricate nano-scale photonic devices with nanometer-scale controllability in size and position, we developed a self-assembly method for size- and position-controlled ultra-long nanodot chains using a novel effect of near-field optical desorption. A novel deposition and etching scheme under nonreso-nant conditions is also demonstrated and its origin is reviewed.
Features 7 Introduces a novel effect of near-field optical desorption applied for fabrication of nanoscale photonic device 7 Presents a novel deposition and etching scheme under nonresonant condi-tions 7 Features a lot of examples and practical orientation 7 Explains a self-assembly method for size- and position-controlled ultra-long nanodot chains 7 Develops a novel deposition and etching scheme
Contents Introduction.- Self-assembly of nanoparticles using near-field desorption.- Near-field imprint lithography.- Nonadiabatic optical chemical reac-tion.- Self-assembly method of linearly aligning ZnO quantum dots.
Fields of interestOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnology
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2012 . 200 p . 130 illus ., 30 in color . (Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-24171-0
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F. Z. Belgrave, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
African American GirlsReframing Perceptions and Changing Experiences
The teenage years can be exciting for girls, as they develop into young women and anticipate their fu-ture. For some, however, this developmental stage may be tempered by increased risks for teen preg-nancy, school failure, and some health problems. African American Girls: Reframing Perceptions and Changing Experiences explores not only the challenges and stressors confronting this unique population, but also the strengths and resiliencies used to meet them. Examining prevailing trends while avoiding simplistic generalizations, the book is both descriptive (e.g.
Features 7 Offers a descriptive and comprehensive examination of African American girls from the perspective of someone who has worked with thousands of girls from all walks of life 7 Pro-vides recommendations and resources for working with African American adolescent girls in a practical manner 7 Focuses on one of the most critical developmental periods - teens in early to mid-adolescence - the period in which life deci-sions and experiences most likely have the greatest impact on subsequent quality of life
Contents Description and Demographics.- Self and Iden-tity.- Family and Kin.- Peers and Friends.- Com-munities and Neighborhoods.- Expectations and Achievement.- Health and Wellness.- Sexual Behavior and Consequences.- Prosocial Behavior and Aggression.- Concluding Comments.- Subject Index.
Fields of interestChild and School Psychology; Medicine/Public Health, general; Social Work
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2009 . XIII, 178 p . (Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development) Softcover7 $44.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1517-6
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D. Bretherton, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; N. Balvin, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia (Eds)
Peace Psychology in AustraliaContents Introduction.- Part I. The geohistorical context of peace psychology in Australia.- An overview of traditional forms of Indigenous conflict resolution and peace in Australia.- Indigenous and „settler“ relationships, episodic, and structural violence.- Immigration, multiculturalism and the changing face of Australia.- A history of „Psychologists for Peace“ in Australia.- National identity, Australian values and outsiders.- Part II. Contemporary issues.- Attitudes towards asylum seekers: The Australian experience.- Battling boatloads of prejudice: An interdisciplinary approach to activ-ism with asylum seekers and refugees in Austra-lia.- Enhancing relationships in school communi-ties: Promoting cooperative conflict resolution and respect for cultural diversity in schools.- Con-structing masculinity: Understanding the connec-tion between masculinity and violence.- Having your say: Communication dynamics in effective mediation.- Hidden obstacles to reconciliation in Australia: the persistence of stereotypes.- On the promotion of positive peace for Indigenous Australians: ideas from across the Tasman.- Aus-tralian peace psychologists at work: from theory to practice.- Critical theory, community psychol-ogy, and community development in Indigenous empowerment.- Part III. Future directions.- Aus-tralia‘s relationship with the land: reckoning with climate chanage.- A peacebuilding paradigm for peace psychology.- A research agenda for the future: new challenges for Peace Psychology in Australia.- Conclusion: peace psychology concepts for the future.
Fields of interestCross Cultural Psychology; Political Science, general
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2012 . 350 p . (Peace Psychology Book Series) Hardcover7 $169.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1402-5
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E. L. Grigorenko, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA (Ed .)
Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and PsychiatryContents Introduction.- Developmental changes in adoles-cence and risks for delinquency.- The “why(s)” of criminal behavior in juveniles: The long and the short of it.- Race and sex disparity in juvenile justice processing.- Major principles in a minor context: Forensic practices involving adolescents.- Juveniles and criminal responsibility evaluations.- Sentencing juveniles to life in prison without the opportunity for parole.- Transfer to adult court: Enhancing clinical forensic evaluations and in-forming policy.- Need for and barriers to inclusion in health research of justice-involved youth.- To-ward establishing standards of practice in juvenile forensic mental health assessment.- Assessment in juvenile justice systems: An overview.- Men-tal health assessment of juveniles.- The juvenile forensic court clinic in theory and practice.- The history, development, and testing of forensic risk assessment tools.- Assessing juveniles for risk of violence.- Becoming more therapeutic: Motiva-tional interviewing as a communication style for paraprofessionals in juvenile justice settings.- the junction of personality theories: Working with juvenile offenders.- Services for youth in closed settings: Gaps in services.- Implement-ing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) for juvenile justice prevention and treatment in communi-ties.- Preventing early conduct problems and later delinquency.- Treating juvenile offenders: Best practices and emerging critical issues.- Psycho-pharmacological treatment of youth in juvenile justice settings.- IICAPS: A treatment model for delinquent youths with co-occurring mental health disorders. [...]
Fields of interestChild and School Psychology; Psychiatry; Crimi-nology & Criminal Justice
Target groupsResearch
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2012 . 1400 p . (In 2 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover7 $559.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0904-5
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K. C. McLean, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, USA; M. Pasupathi, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Eds)
Narrative Development in AdolescenceCreating the Storied Self
Contents Self continuity across developmental change in and of repeated life narratives.- Emerging Identi-ties: Narrative and Self from Early Childhood to Early Adolescence.- Patterns of family narrative co-construction in relation to adolescent identity and well-being.- Autonomy, Identity, and Narra-tive Construction with Parents and Friends.- What he said to me stuck: Adolescents’ narratives of grandparents and their identity development in emerging adulthood.- Life Stories of Troubled Youth: Meanings for a Mentor and a Scholarly Stranger.- Re-Storying the Lives of At-Risk Youth: A Case Study Approach.- Constructing Resil-ience: Adolescent Motherhood and the Process of Self-Transformation.- Negotiating the meanings of adolescent motherhood through the media of identity collages.- How Violent Youth Offenders and Typically Developing Adolescents Construct Moral Agency in Narratives about Doing Harm.- Critical Narrating by Adolescents Growing up in War: A Case Study across the former Yugoslavia.
Fields of interestDevelopmental Psychology; Child and School Psychology; Education (general)
Target groupsProfessional/practitioner
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2010 . XXXIII, 237 p . (Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1516-9
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New Series
SpringerBriefs in PsychologySpringerBriefs present concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applications across a wide spectrum of fields. Featuring com-pact volumes of 50 to 125 pages, the series covers a range of content from professional to academic. Typical topics might include: A timely report of state-of-the art analytical techniques A bridge between new research results, as published in journal articles, and a contextual literature review A snapshot of a hot or emerging topic An in-depth case study or clinical example A presentation of core concepts that students must understand in order to make independent contributions SpringerBriefs in Psychology showcase emerging theory, empirical research, and practical applica-tion in a wide variety of topics in psychology and related fields. Briefs are characterized by fast, glo-bal electronic dissemination, standard publishing contracts, standardized manuscript preparation and formatting guidelines, and expedited produc-tion schedules.
D. F. Shreeve, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USA
Reactive Attachment DisorderA Case-Based Approach
A child’s close bond with mother, father, or guardian usually provides a foundation for trust in all future attachments. Children deprived of early and healthy dependency—who do not form normal attachment with their caregivers—may later suffer from Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). This childhood disorder is characterized by a general failure in social relationships resulting from pathogenic care. Although first included in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statisti-cal Manual (DSM-III) in 1980, RAD is one of the more uncommon and understudied forms of psychopathology. Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Case-Based Approach adds to a now growing research base, providing scholars and clini-cians with a well-rounded analysis of RAD and suggested treatments. The case-based approach used in this Brief follows the representative case of “Jorge,” presented as unfolding over time and structured to illustrate challenges of diagnosis, to show examples of co-morbidity, and to provoke reflection on what questions may arise during treatment.
Contents Chapter One: Introduction.- Chapter Two: Vi-gnette of “Jorge” (a representative case for study).- Chapter Three: Theories for the Origin of RAD (Biological Basis, Psychological Factors, Social Origins).- Chapter Four: Discussion.- Chapter Five: Therapy.- References.- Appendix 1: Answer Key for Case-Related Questions.- Appendix 2: Answer Key for Theory Questions.
Fields of interestChild and School Psychology; Psychiatry; Social Work
Target groupsResearch
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2012 . X, 80 p . (SpringerBriefs in Psychology / SpringerBriefs in Child Development) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1646-3
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S. Hasan, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Ed .)
The Muslim World in the 21st CenturySpace, Power, and Human Development
Contents Section A: The Themes, Premises, and Prin-ciples.- Chapter one. The Muslim World and Human Development; Samiul Hasan.- Chapter two. Islamic Jurisprudence: Sources and Tradi-tions Creating Diversity in Human Relationship; Samiul Hasan.- Section B. Human Development: Western and Islamic Perspectives.- Chapter Three. World Development: Perspectives, Gaps and Is-sues for the MMCs; Samiul Hasan.- Chapter Four. Islam and Human Development: A Rights-Based Approach; Samiul Hasan.- Section C. MMCs: Geography, Resources, and people in the MMCs.- Chapter five. The Muslim World: A Geographi-cal Analysis; George Odhiambo.- Chapter six. Biophysical Resources and the Built Environment: Features, Foci, and Issues in the Muslim Majority Countries; Saif AL Qaydi.- Chapter seven. People in the Muslim Majority Countries: History, Com-position, and Issues; Samiul Hasan.- Section D: Power Relationships and External Influence in the MMCs.- Chapter eight: European Colonisation and the Muslim Majority Countries: Antecedents, Approaches and Impacts; Samiul Hasan.-Chapter nine: Power Configuration in the Muslim World: Exploring the Post-WWII Era; S.M. Abdul Qud-dus.- Chapter ten: Foreign Aid, Foreign Debt, and Development: The Muslim World Scenario; M. Moniruzzaman.- Section D: Situational Analysis: Human Development.- Chapter eleven: Economic Activity and Achievements in the Muslim World; Anis Chowdhury and Mohammad Zulfan Tadjo-eddin.- Chapter twelve: International Trade and Foreign Investment; Mohammad Zulfan Tadjoed-din and Anis Chowdhury. [...]
Fields of interestSociology, general; Religious Studies; Political Science, general
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2012 . Approx . 300 p . 15 illus . Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-2632-1
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G. Moro, Rome, Italy
Citizens in EuropeCivic Activism and the Community Democratic Experiment
In the Community-building process, citizens are the most invoked and feared, but at the same time the least known subject. This lack of knowledge nourishes the citizens’ detachment from the European Union and itself emerged in well known cases such as the French and Dutch referenda on the Constitutional Treaty or the public concern towards the EU policy on immigration. This gap is true especially for active citizenship organizations operating in the European policy making, not only in Brussels, but also and above all at national and local levels, and this book is aimed at filling this knowledge gap.
Features 7 Deals with the critical relationship between the citizenry and the European Union 7 Focuses on citizens active in European policy making and the perception of them by public institutions 7 Pro-vides analysis of the European Union from the standpoint of citizens active in the European pub-lic arena, an approach that enriches and deepens knowledge on the topic
Contents Part I: Thematizations.- Chapter 1. Beyond the Nation-State Model .- Chapter 2. The Lab of European Citizenship.- Chapter 3. The Ambigui-ties of Participatory Democracy.- Part II: Poli-cies.- Chapter 4. Public Institutions vis-a-vis Civic Organizations.- Chapter 5. The European Active Citizenship Rights and their Practice.- Chapter 6. The Question of Representation.- Chapter 7. The European Civic Movement for Patients‘ Rights.- Chapter 8. Citizens and Companies in Europe
Fields of interestPolitical Science, general; European Integration; Social Policy
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2012 . Approx . 275 p . 19 illus ., 4 in color . Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1941-9
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P. W. Stockhammer, Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Vorderasiatische Archäologie, Heidelberg, Germany (Ed .)
Conceptualizing Cultural HybridizationA Transdisciplinary Approach
Within the context of globalization, cultural transformations are increasingly analyzed as hybridization processes. Hybridity itself, however, is often treated as a specifically post-colonial phe-nomenon. The contributors in this volume assume the historicity of transcultural flows and entangle-ments; they consider the resulting transformative powers to be a basic feature of cultural change. By juxtaposing different notions of hybridiza-tion and specific methodologies, as they appear in the various disciplines, this volume’s design is transdisciplinary. Each author presents a disciplin-ary concept of hybridization and shows how it operates in specific case studies. The aim is to generate a transdisciplinary perception of hybrid-ity that paves the way for a wider application of this crucial concept
Features 7 Transdisciplinary perception of hybrid-ity 7 Emphasizes the historicity of transcultural flows and entanglements 7 Provides the juxta-position of different notions of hybridization and specific methodologies
Contents Questioning Hybridity.- Cultural Hybridity.- Cir-culating Objects and the Power of Hybridization as a Localizing Strategy.- The Agony of the Signi-fied.
Fields of interestArchaeology; Anthropology; Political Science, general
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2012 . IX, 214 p . 28 illus ., 10 in color . (Transcultural Research – Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context) Softcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-21845-3
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R. Vineberg, Canadian West Foundation, Calgary, AL, Canada, Prairie Metropolis Centre, Edmonton, AL, Canada
Responding to Immigrants‘ Settlement Needs: The Canadian ExperienceWhile much has been written about Canada’s modern settlement program and there is a grow-ing body of research and analysis of the settlement and integration successes and challenges of recent years, there is virtually no literature that has ad-dressed the history of settlement services since the beginning of immigration to Canada.
Features 7 First comprehensive history of immigra-tion settlement in Canada 7 Identifies lessons learned from the Canadian experience appli-cable to Canada and other immigrant receiving countriesOriginal research using primary archival sources 7 Original research using primary archival sources
Contents Dedication.- Acknowledgements.- Preface.- In-troduction.- 1: Pre-confederation Settlement Activities.- 2: Post-confederation Settlement Ac-tivities to 1945.- 3: The Settlement Service and the Citizenship Branch.- 4: Creation of the Settlement Program.- 5: Constitutional Issues and Settlement in Québec.- 6: Repatriation of the Settlement Program.- 7: Program Review and Settlement Re-newal.- 8: Solving the Funding Issues.- 9: Foreign Credential Recognition.- 10: Emerging Issues and the New Terms and Conditions.- Summary and Conclusion.- Appendix 1: Canadian Immigration Halls.- Bibliography.- Endnotes.- Index.
Fields of interestMigration; History
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2012 . XI, 82 p . 16 illus . (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-2687-1
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New Series
Atlantis Studies in Probability and StatisticsThe Series ‘Atlantis Studies in Probability and Statistics’ publishes studies of high-quality throug-hout the areas of probability and statistics that have the potential to make a significant impact on the advancement in these fields. Emphasis is given to broad interdisciplinary areas at the following three levels: (I) Advanced undergradu-ate textbooks, i.e., aimed at the 3rd and 4th years of undergraduate study, in probability, statistics, biostatistics, business statistics, engineering stati-stics, operations research, etc.; (II) Graduate level books, and research monographs in the above areas, plus Bayesian, non-parametric, survival analysis, reliability analysis, etc.: (III) Full Confe-rence Proceedings, as well as Selected topics from Conference Proceedings, covering frontier areas of the field, together with invited monographs in special areas. All proposals submitted in this series will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with Editorial Board members and other expert reviewers.
V. Savchuk, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine; C. P. Tsokos, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Bayesian Theory and Methods with ApplicationsBayesian methods are becoming more and more popular in health sciences, engineering, environ-mental sciences, business and economics, social sciences, among others. In statistical estimation and analysis of the unknown phenomenon of interest, if we can justify that Bayesian analysis is applicable, we will obtain the best possible esti-mate of the unknown. This usefulness of Bayesian methods is illustrated with various applications of real world problems.
Features 7 A rigorous analytical development of Bayesian methodology 7 A procedural approach to using Bayesian theory to characterize real world prob-lems 7 The usefulness and relevance of Bayesian method is illustrated by analyzing various real world problems
Fields of interestStatistical Theory and Methods; Applications of Mathematics; Mathematical Modeling and Indust-rial Mathematics
Target groupsUpper undergraduate
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2011 . XIV, 317 p . 90 illus . (Atlantis Studies in Probability and Statistics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $74.95ISBN 978-94-91216-13-8
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E. Vittinghoff, D. Glidden, S. Shiboski, C. E. McCulloch, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
Regression Methods in BiostatisticsLinear, Logistic, Survival, and Repeated Measures Models
This new book provides a unified, in-depth, read-able introduction to the multipredictor regres-sion methods most widely used in biostatistics: linear models for continuous outcomes, logistic models for binary outcomes, the Cox model for right-censored survival times, repeated-measures models for longitudinal and hierarchical out-comes, and generalized linear models for counts and other outcomes. Treating these topics together takes advantage of all they have in common. The authors point out the many-shared elements in the methods they present for selecting, estimating, checking, and interpreting each of these models.
Features 7 Short and to the point so that the important is-sues and similarities between the methods, rather than the differences, shine through 7 Provides a unified introduction to the regression methods listed in the title 7 Unified approach should appeal to students who learn conceptually and verbally
Contents Introduction.- Exploratory and Descriptive Meth-ods.- Basic Statistical Methods.- Linear Regres-sion.- Logistic Regression.- Survival Analysis.- Repeated Measures Analysis.- Generalized Linear Models.- Strengthening Casual Inference.- Predic-tor Selection.- Complex Surveys.- Summary.
Fields of interestStatistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences; Epidemiology; Public Health/Gesund-heitswesen
Target groupsResearch
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1st ed . 2004 . 2nd ed . 2012 . XX, 530 p . 71 illus . (Statistics for Biology and Health) Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1352-3
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