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Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
by Vijay K. Garg"Describes the latest techniques and real-life applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat transfer in aeronautics, materials processing and manufacturing, electronic cooling, and environmental control. Includes new material from experienced researchers in the field. Complete with detailed equations for fluid flow and heat transfer.
Biopolymer Engineering in Food Processing (Contemporary Food Engineering)
by Vnia Regina Nicoletti TelisDue to their unique properties and ability to interact with other food components, biopolymers have traditionally played a major role in food processing. Biopolymer Engineering in Food Processing explores processing technology associated with biopolymer applications and discusses both operational and economic aspects.Following an overview of biopol
Adhesion Measurement of Films and Coatings, Volume 2
by K. L. MittalThis book documents the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Adhesion Measurement of Films and Coatings, held in Newark, NJ, October 25-27, 1999. Since the First Symposium (Boston 1992) there had been considerable activity in devising new, more reliable and more efficient ways to measure adhesion of films and coatings, which resulte
Systems Science: Methodological Approaches (Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (ASSE))
by Yi Lin Xiaojun Duan Chengli Zhao Li Da XuBy making use of the principles of systems science, the scientific community can explain many complicated matters of the world and shed new light on unsettled problems. Each real science has its own particular methodology for not only qualitative but also quantitative analyses, so it is important to understand the organic whole of systems research
Biomedical Applications of Computer Modeling (Handbooks in Pharmacology and Toxicology)
by Arthur ChristopoulosUp to the last decade or so, most general modeling approaches to the study of molecular components of biological responses have required significant amount of computer time, expertise, and resources, as well as highly specialized and often custom-written programs. With Biomedical Applications of Computer Modeling you don't have to be a computer sci
Obesity: Prevention and Treatment
by James M. Rippe Theodore J. AngelopoulosThe prevalence of obesity in the United States and the rest of the industrialized world has skyrocketed in the past 20 years. Linked to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome, it is also the leading cause of osteoarthritis and the second leading cause of cancer. With contributions from leading experts in the field, Obesity: P
Landslide Risk Management
by Robin Fell Oldrich Hungr Erik Eberhardt Réjean CoutureLandslide Risk Management comprises the proceedings of the International Conference on Landslide Risk Management, held in Vancouver, Canada, from May 31 to June 3, 2005. The first part of the book contains state-of-the-art and invited lectures, prepared by teams of authors selected for their experience in specific topics assigned to them by the JTC
Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Infectious Disease
by Russell W. SteeleIn the care of pediatric patients, infectious diseases comprise over 50% of the clinical diagnoses. For this reason, it is essential to have a basic understanding of infectious processes and to keep abreast of new developments in the field. This reference stands as a convenient and time-saving reference for clinicians on the diagnosis, treatment, a
Breast Cancer: Translational Therapeutic Strategies (Translational Medicine)
by Gary H. Lyman Harold J. BursteinConsidering the impact of translational breakthroughs on the early detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer, this all-encompassing guide collects cutting-edge research on the most promising strategies and agents likely to impact the management and long-term outcomes of women with breast cancer. This book will provide current
Safe Liposuction and Fat Transfer
by Rhoda S. NarinsThis text covers tumescent liposuction and fat transfer techniques and how they have developed into extremely safe, reliable, and efficacious procedures. Thirty-five respected surgeons discuss the safety of tumescent liposuction techniques, an anatomical approach to tumescent liposuction surgery, and the latest and greatest surgical tips from the e
Bioelectromagnetic and Subtle Energy Medicine
by Davis LangdonBioelectromagnetic and Subtle Energy Medicine focuses on a wide variety of evidence-based bioelectromagnetic and subtle energy therapies for disorders ranging from cancer, cardiomyopathy, and Parkinson's disease to depression, anxiety, and pain. Since publication of the first edition more than a decade ago, there have been so many advances in these
Topological Vector Spaces (Chapman & Hall/CRC Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Lawrence Narici Edward BeckensteinWith many new concrete examples and historical notes, Topological Vector Spaces, Second Edition provides one of the most thorough and up-to-date treatments of the Hahn-Banach theorem. This edition explores the theorem's connection with the axiom of choice, discusses the uniqueness of Hahn-Banach extensions, and includes an entirely new chapter on v
Quantum Physics: An Introduction
by J MannersQuantum Physics: An Introduction guides you through the profound revolution in scientific thinking that overthrew classical physics in favor of quantum physics. The book discusses the basic ideas of quantum physics and explains its power in predicting the behavior of matter on the atomic scale, including the emission of light by atoms (spectra) and the operation of lasers. It also elucidates why the interpretation of quantum physics is still the subject of intense debate among scientists.
Multiple Myeloma and Related Disorders
by Brian Gösta Gahrton Diana M. SamsonDuring the past decade there has been an enormous increase in knowledge of multiple myeloma and related disorders, reflected in the publication of more than 5000 articles on the subject in scientific journals. Much of this has come about as new technologies have made it possible to refine studies on chromosomes and genes and to gain information abo
Erdos on Graphs: His Legacy of Unsolved Problems
by Fan Chung Ron GrahamThis book is a tribute to Paul Erd\H{o}s, the wandering mathematician once described as the "prince of problem solvers and the absolute monarch of problem posers." It examines -- within the context of his unique personality and lifestyle -- the legacy of open problems he left to the world after his death in 1996. Unwilling to succumb to the temptat
Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism (Public Administration and Public Policy)
by Thomas M. HaladynaTraditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, the second edition of Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism discusses the natu
Intelligent Infrastructure: Neural Networks, Wavelets, and Chaos Theory for Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Structures
by Hojjat Adeli Xiaomo JiangRecent estimates hypothesize that the US will need $1.6 trillion dollars for the rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance of existing infrastructure systems within the next 20 years. Presenting a new vision and way of designing and managing the civil infrastructure of the nation, Intelligent Infrastructure: Neural Networks, Wavelets, and Chaos
New Techniques in Oncologic Imaging
by Anwar R. Padhani Peter L. ChoykeExploring a wide spectrum of oncologic imaging technologies with current and future applications ranging from ultrasound and PET to MRI, this reference analyzes recent developments concerning every available imaging technique-furnishing the most up-to-date research on technological advances in cancer imaging and their potential impact on patient ca
Creep in Timber Structures
by P. MorlierThis book brings together up to date information from research and practice about the interaction between moisture changes and mechanical loading, which may lead to excessive deflections or joint movements in timber structures. It has important applications in timber engineering, and consequences for national and international structural codes of practice.
Generic Drug Product Development: Solid Oral Dosage Forms, Second Edition (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Isadore Kanfer Leon ShargelIn this era of increased pharmaceutical industry competition, success for generic drug companies is dependent on their ability to manufacture therapeutic-equivalent drug products in an economical and timely manner, while also being cognizant of patent infringement and other legal and regulatory concerns.Generic Drug Product Development: Solid Oral
An Introduction to Scientific, Symbolic, and Graphical Computation
by Eugene FiumeThis down-to-earth introduction to computation makes use of the broad array of techniques available in the modern computing environment. A self-contained guide for engineers and other users of computational methods, it has been successfully adopted as a text in teaching the next generation of mathematicians and computer graphics majors.
The Advanced Project Management Office: A Comprehensive Look at Function and Implementation
by Parviz F. Rad Ginger LevinThe Project Management Office (PMO) is a rapidly emerging concept in project management that has evolved in terms of its application, sophistication, and proven results. Most literature on the subject focuses on a specific facet or purpose of PMO. The Advanced Project Management Office: A Comprehensive Look at Function and Implementation provides a
Contemporary Ergonomics 1984-2008: Selected papers and an overview of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference
by Philip D. BustTo mark the 25th anniversary of Contemporary Ergonomics, the current and past editors have selected 4 papers from each of the years that they oversaw its publication. This collection is intended to showcase the breadth of research topics covered by the Contemporary Ergonomics series of books and to illustrate the change of focus in ergonomics resea
Configurational Forces: Thermomechanics, Physics, Mathematics, and Numerics (Modern Mechanics and Mathematics)
by Gerard A. MauginExploring recent developments in continuum mechanics, Configurational Forces: Thermomechanics, Physics, Mathematics, and Numerics presents the general framework for configurational forces. It also covers a range of applications in engineering and condensed matter physics. The author presents the fundamentals of accepted standard continuum mechanics
Current Concepts in General Surgery: A Resident Review
by William R. WrightsonThis book is designed to filter the medical minutia into an easy to read and follow text in General Surgery. As I went through my training in General Surgery, I found that as the in-service training exam approached I was never quite prepared. I just couldn't bring myself to read a 2000 page textbook the month before the exam. The Surgery Residents