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Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization and Copolymerization with Acrylic Monomers
by Yildirim H. ErbilThe versatility of the emulsion copolymerization reaction and the ability to control the properties of the final latices have led to rapid expansion both in the quantity of polyvinylacetate and vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer latices and in their applications. Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization and Copolymerization with Acrylic Monomers provides
Ecological Basis of Agroforestry
by Shibu Jose Ravinder Kumar Kohli Harminder Pal Singh Daizy Rani BatishFaced with the growing problems of climate change, ecosystem degradation, declining agricultural productivity, and uncertain food security, modern agricultural scientists look for potential relief in an ancient practice. Agroforestry, if properly designed, can mitigate greenhouse effects, maintain ecosystem health and biodiversity, provide food sec
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells: Physical Principles of Materials and Operation
by Michael Eikerling Andrei KulikovskyThe book provides a systematic and profound account of scientific challenges in fuel cell research. The introductory chapters bring readers up to date on the urgency and implications of the global energy challenge, the prospects of electrochemical energy conversion technologies, and the thermodynamic and electrochemical principles underlying the op
Vertical and Decline Shaft Sinking: Good Practices in Technique and Technology, International Mining Forum 2015
by Jerzy KickiShaft sinking for underground transportation purposes is a very complex technological process in mining and geotechnology which requires specific and specially designed technological equipment. This technological process is dealt with for a long time, since mining is one of the oldest industries in the world.This book presents the te
Singular Spectrum Analysis of Biomedical Signals
by Saeid Sanei Hossein HassaniRecent advancements in signal processing and computerised methods are expected to underpin the future progress of biomedical research and technology, particularly in measuring and assessing signals and images from the human body. This book focuses on singular spectrum analysis (SSA), an effective approach for single channel signal analysis, and its
Inorganic-Whisker-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
by Qiuju Sun Wu LiInorganic-Whisker-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications gives a comprehensive presentation of inorganic microcrystalline fibers, or whiskers, a polymer composite filler. It covers whisker synthesis, surface modification, applications for reinforcing polymer-matrix composites, and analysis of resulting filled polymer
Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites
by Arnon Bentur Sidney MindessAdvanced cementitious composites can be designed to have outstanding combinations of strength (five to ten times that of conventional concrete) and energy absorption capacity (up to 1000 times that of plain concrete). This second edition brings together in one volume the latest research developments in this rapidly expanding area. The book is split
Dynamic Loading and Design of Structures
by Andreas KapposUntil now, information on the dynamic loading of structures has been widely scattered. No other book has examined the different types of loading in a comprehensive and systematic manner, and looked at their signficance in the design process. The book begins with a survey of the probabilistic background to all forms of loads, which is particularly i
The Cannabinoid Cookbook: Transform Your Health Using Herbs and Spices from Your Kitchen
by Daniel Green Joseph FeuersteinTake care of yourself using the 11 rich foods that can give your body health benefits—without using any CBD or hemp products!The word “cannabinoid” can be jarring, but it doesn’t mean what you think. We have a whole system named after pot called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), composed of receptors and enzymes that help regulate a variety of our bodily functions. “Endocannabinoid” means cannabis-like substances that naturally occur inside us. The ECS is a chemical communication system that performs the vital function of achieving and maintaining homeostasis, or balance, within the body. Homeostasis is your body’s efforts to keep everything in the right zone. This includes our sleep cycle, mood, memory, appetite, pain sensations, and so much more.Discover wonderful uses of turmeric, basil, rosemary, flax, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, cacao, and more. It is perfectly understandable to be wary about holistic foods and their healing properties. However, when used and prepared correctly these rich foods are full of natural healing remedies that can help you ease pain, sleep better, de-stress, and so much more. Jam-packed with healing ingredients, making easy and healthy dinner ideas has never been easier.The Cannabinoid Cookbook provides a ton of healthy recipes using healing herbs and spices that can kick-start your ECS and help you feel better each day! Learn about:Common herbs and spices that can create an endocannabinoid responseHow to use these recipes to heal pain, inflammation, and other bodily issuesEasy and delicious recipes that heal you, inside and outIf you enjoyed books like Alchemy of Herbs, The Anti-Inflammatory Diet, or The Science of Spice, then you’ll love The Cannabinoid Cookbook!
Rescued by the Farmer: The Rancher's Family Wish Rescued By The Farmer A Match Made In Alaska (Oaks Crossing #2)
by Mia RossHe’s an expert at saving wounded animals—but can he rescue a runaway city girl too?Searching for a safe haven in the Kentucky hills, city girl Bekah Holloway encounters the unexpected—a handsome country boy who offers her help. Drew Kinley gives her a job working with wounded animals, but on the run from an abusive boyfriend, Bekah needs more than employment. She needs a hero.Instinct tells Drew he’s the perfect man for the skittish beauty. But he’s spent a lifetime saving his family farm and now it’s his turn to see the world outside of Oaks Crossing. As Bekah finds her forever home, will Drew leave . . . or stay and embrace a future together?
The Deputy's Perfect Match: The Rancher's Texas Twins; Her Single Dad Hero; The Deputy's Perfect Match
by Lisa CarterA lawman loses his heart to a sweet-as-pie librarian with something to hide in this charming inspirational romance from the award-winning author.Still nursing old heartache, deputy sheriff Charlie Pruitt vowed he’d never get close to another woman again. But that’s easier said than done when librarian Evy Shaw arrives in his small coastal Virginia town with a secret—one Charlie’s determined to uncover.When Charlie joins Evy’s all-female book club, he gets more than he anticipated when the romantic reads stoke a real attraction to Evy. Falling for the pretty librarian wasn’t part of the plan, but when the truth behind Evy’s suspicious behavior comes to light, will love be enough to bind them together?
Second Chance Romance: His Amish Teacher The Soldier And The Single Mom Second Chance Romance
by Jill WeatherholtIn this sweet Christian romance, a single dad in smalltown Virginia just might be the perfect match for a big city gal in need of a new beginning.As a paramedic and part-owner of a local café, Jackson Daughtry has a lot on his plate. But the single dad’s number one priority is raising his little girl with love and small-town values. So when a hotshot lawyer comes to town and starts disrupting their lives, Jackson decides to set Melanie Harper straight. But he’s surprised to learn how charming and down to earth she really is.When circumstances force them to work in the café side by side, Jackson slowly discovers what put the sadness in Melanie’s pretty brown eyes. Now it’ll take all his faith—and a hopeful five-year-old—to show the city gal that she’s already home.
His Secretary's Little Secret: Hold Me, Cowboy His Secretary's Little Secret His Pregnant Christmas Bride (The Lourdes Brothers of Key Largo #2)
by Catherine MannA night under the covers leads to a pregnancy being kept under wraps. From the USA Today–bestselling author of The Boss’s Baby Arrangement.Millionaire scientist Easton Lourdes has always preferred wildlife over weddings. But when the sexy bachelor is stranded by a hurricane with his prim-and-proper secretary, the raging storm isn’t the only thing that’s out of control. Now Portia Soto is pregnant with his child—and determined to keep things professional until she earns enough money to pay off her brother’s debts. But can she keep her secret that long? Especially when it becomes clear that Easton will stop at nothing to get her back into his bed . . .
Saved by Scandal's Heir (Men About Town #2)
by Janice PrestonIt’s love lost and found for a brokenhearted widow and a baron mired in scandal in this dazzling Regency romance.Harriet, Lady Brierley, is a respectable widow, determined to keep the secrets of her broken heart deeply buried. But when Benedict Poole—the very man who deserted her—returns, Harriet’s safe world threatens to unravel.Believing Harriet left him for a wealthy lord, Benedict must fight to uncover the true consequence and tragedy of their affair years before. But with his family’s name now synonymous with scandal, can he hope to win back the trust of the woman he has always loved?
The Texan's Baby Proposal: The Ceo's Nanny Affair The Texan's Baby Proposal From Temptation To Twins (Callahan's Clan #4)
by Sara OrwigA multi-millionaire CEO needs a wife—fast—and faking it is an option. From the USA Today–bestselling author of The Rancher’s Cinderella Bride.To inherit his fortune, Marc Medina has a month to find a wife, which seems impossible. Until he discovers his gorgeous assistant is pregnant. Marrying her and providing for her child could be the perfect business deal . . .Her boss’s proposal will secure her baby’s future. All Lara Seymour has to do is not fall in love. But Marc is sexy, kind, and downright dangerous. Falling for her fake husband could ruin everything.
Skincare for Your Soul: Achieving Outer Beauty and Inner Peace with Korean Skincare
by Jude ChaoTake Your Skin to the Next Level with This Guide to Korean Skin Care“This book feels like talking with a trusted friend, one so generous with practical advice and wisdom. I wish our Dermatology textbooks had chapters like these!” —Dr. Erin Tababa-Santos, creator of The Nerdy Derma#1 New Release in Massage and Skin AilmentsHave you always longed for that fresh, glowing, no-makeup look? With this step-by-step guide to Korean skincare routines, anyone can attain healthy skin. But Skincare for Your Soul takes it one step further?it guides you to a place where skincare is also self-care.The Korean skin care journey. As much as we’d like, glowing, clear skin doesn’t happen overnight. But there is beauty in the process?not just the results. Author Jude Chao links skincare to self-care culture, giving readers a practical guide to developing an ideal skincare routine and using it to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. The Korean skincare routine invites us to look at our skincare not only as a way to reduce lines and wrinkles or clear up breakouts, but as a tool for developing our self-care habits.Steady improvement is the goal. Photoshopped perfection is neither realistic nor a healthy goal. What matters is caring for our mental health and building our self-esteem by intentionally taking time each day to give our skin some love. But it starts with changing how we view skincare and developing a routine that fits our personal needs and goals, and Chao helps you do that.Dive into Chao’s book on K-beauty and discover:An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to skincareA clear breakdown of skincare products (not brands), and pros and cons to help customize your routineHow Korean skin care can be a reliable and effective mental health management toolTips for avoiding common types of exploitative and manipulative beauty marketingIf you enjoyed books like The Little Book of Skin Care, The Skincare Bible, or Glow from Within, you’ll love Skincare for Your Soul.
A Night of Secret Surrender: A Night Of Secret Surrender An Earl To Save Her Reputation A Warriner To Seduce Her (Gentlemen of Honor #1)
by Sophia JamesLovers reunite in Paris—on opposite sides of war—in this scorching-hot tale of passion and espionage in the Napoleonic Era.As a teenager in England, Celeste Fournier gave her innocence to the man she loved before moving to France with her father. Years later, that same man, Major Summerley Shayborne, is in Paris—and in danger! All of Europe has been transformed by Napoleon Bonaparte, and though France and England are bitter enemies, Celeste knows she must help Shay flee. Yet their dangerously intimate reunion makes her wish she could reclaim something of herself—to be the girl she was, the girl that Shay deserves.
Public Water Supply: Models, Data and Operational Management
by Peter Lonsdale Dusan ObradovicProfessionals in the water supply industry are faced with a mass of technical information about how best to use new technologies to improve the efficiency of their supply operations.This book will help explain practical problems and potential solutions clearly and comprehensively to readers who may not be familiar with the latest developments in IT
Compact Handbook of Computational Biology
by M. James C. Crabbe Andrzej K. KonopkaWritten by a dynamic team of highly regarded and experienced scientists, many of whom pioneered current methodologies in computer-assisted research in the life sciences, this interdisciplinary handbook covers terminology, software, and applications of computational biology with academic-level precision. It provides clearly written yet authoritative descriptions of methods and practical examples of their use supported by 975 scholarly works cited. Highlights include methods for pragmatic analysis of nucleic acid and protein sequences and structures, definition and detection of motifs in nucleic acid and protein sequences, protein structure prediction, and discrete modeling of biopolymers.
Computational Methods in Photochemistry
by Andrei G. KutateladzeAddressing critical aspects of computational modeling in photochemistry, Molecular Methods in Photochemistry is designed to familiarize researchers and practitioners with state-of-the-art computational methods to predict the reactivity of excited molecules. It provides practical guidelines and examples for the modeling of excited states and describ
Handbook of Food Analysis Instruments
by TrevorExplore the Pros and Cons of Food Analysis InstrumentsThe identification, speciation, and determination of components, additives, and contaminants in raw materials and products will always be a critical task in food processing and manufacturing. With contributions from leading scientists, many of whom actually developed or refined each technique or
Structure and Function in Agroecosystem Design and Management (Advances in Agroecology)
by Masae Shiyomi Hiroshi KoizumiStructure and Function in Agroecosystem Design and Management presents an advanced discussion of the need to design agricultural systems that 1) increase reliance on biological interactions in agroecosystems as a means of decreasing dependence on the use of large quantities of agrochemicals and the consumption of fossil fuel energy and 2) continue
Tomosynthesis Imaging (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)
by Ingrid Reiser Stephen GlickAn innovative, three-dimensional x-ray imaging technique that enhances projection radiography by adding depth resolution, Tomosynthesis Imaging explores tomosynthesis, an emerging limited-angle tomographic imaging technology that is being considered for use in a range of clinical applications, and is currently being used for breast cancer screening
Synergy in Supramolecular Chemistry
by Tatsuya NabeshimaCooperative and synergistic chemical events have attracted significant attention from many researchers engaged in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biological chemistry, polymer chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and other related materials sciences. Synergistic supramolecular systems could be developed to amplify the functions and integration o
International Labeling Requirements for Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Diagnostic Products
by Charles SidebottomCompletely revised, this second edition provides the practical, hands-on labeling information needed to secure rapid regulatory approval, gain marketplace acceptance, and assure user comprehension. A complete guide to all aspects of advertising, labeling, and packaging, it explains the relevant laws, regulations, and requirements in major markets w