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Handbook of Photochemistry
by Marco Montalti Alberto Credi Luca Prodi M. Teresa GandolfiSince the publication of the second edition of this handbook in 1993, the field of photochemical sciences has continued to expand across several disciplines including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biological chemistries, and, most recently, nanosciences. Emphasizing the important role light-induced processes play in all of these fie
Municipal Stormwater Management
by Thomas N. Debo Andrew ReeseDesigned to be a stand alone desktop reference for the Stormwater manager, designer, and planner, the bestselling Municipal Stormwater Management has been expanded and updated. Here is what's new in the second edition: New material on complying with the NPDES program for Phase II and in running a stormwater quality programThe latest information on
Chemical, Biological, and Functional Aspects of Food Lipids
by Zdzislaw E. Sikorski Anna KolakowskaBased on years of academic and industrial research by an international panel of experts, Chemical, Biological, and Functional Properties of Food Lipids, Second Edition provides a concise, yet well-documented presentation of the current state of knowledge on lipids. Under the editorial guidance of globally recognized food scientists Zdzislaw E. Siko
Male Reproductive Dysfunction: Pathophysiology and Treatment
by Fouad R. Kandeel Ronald S. Swerdloff Jon L. PryorThe successful practice of reproductive medicine requires the coordinated efforts of many medical professionals. Male Reproductive Dysfunction: Pathophysiology and Treatment describes the most significant advances towards the improved overall understanding of male reproductive dysfunction and provides practical strategies for the assessment and man
Diseases of the Colon
by Steven D. WexnerThis first reference to comprehensively address both the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, this source spans the wide array of colorectal disorders including rectal prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, benign and malignant colonic tumors, fissures and ulcers, and Crohn's colitis, among other ailments. With chapters by
Hepatobiliary Surgery
by Ronald S. ChamberlainThis book is written as a reference and guidebook for practicing surgeons, gastroenterologists, and interventional radiologists with an interest in hepatobiliary diseases. It presents a strategy to enhance surgeons practice and the care of patients.
Powder Technology: Handling and Operations, Process Instrumentation, and Working Hazards
by Ko Higashitani Hiroaki Masuda Hideto YoshidaDrawing from the third edition of the bestselling Powder Technology Handbook, this book concentrates on handling methods and unit operations for powder and particle processing techniques. Itexamines the purpose and factors involved in each process-including planning, equipment, measurements, and other necessary considerations.This book c
Physical-Chemical Treatment of Water and Wastewater
by Arcadio P. Sincero Gregoria A. SinceroThe books currently available on this subject contain some elements of physical-chemical treatment of water and wastewater but fall short of giving comprehensive and authoritative coverage. They contain some equations that are not substantiated, offering empirical data based on assumptions that are therefore difficult to comprehend. This text bring
New England Coast Guard Stories: Remarkable Mariners (American Heritage)
by Dyke HendricksonIn 1790, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton asked President George Washington to fund a fleet of "revenue cutters" that could halt smuggling and collect taxes in U.S. waters. Today, from northern Maine to southern Connecticut, the Coast Guard provides the might and the oversight to ensure that the coastlines are safe and navigable. From icebreaking and harrowing rescues to the global war on terror, the service plays a unique role in the region. Author Dyke Hendrickson profiles the varied careers and contributions of the brave men and women throughout New England who ensure the service remains Semper Paratus-Always Ready.
The Ghostly Tales of Santa Fe (Spooky America)
by Lisha CauthenGhost stories from America's heart of the Southwest have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Santa Fe! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know a ghostly miner still roams the Sangre de Cristo Mountains looking for the treasure he lost? Or that the spirit of a Spanish solider wanders Santa Fe not realizing he's dead? Can you believe you may even spot the ghost of Billy the Kid playing cards in town? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Santa Fe, and have you sleeping with the light on!
The Stress Management Workbook: De-stress in 10 Minutes or Less
by Ruth C. WhiteReduce your stress in 10 minutes or less with the practical exercises and quick strategies in The Stress Management Workbook.Learning how to manage your stress shouldn't be stressful. With The Stress Management Workbook you'll get the relief you need in a time frame that works for you. With concrete exercises that require no more than 10 minutes each, The Stress Management Workbook will help you build sustainable stress management skills for significantly reducing stress—now and for the future.In The Stress Management Workbook, leading stress management and mental wellness expert Dr. Ruth White teaches you how to keep your brain sharp, improve your mind's response to stress, and develop strategies for minimizing stress. This fresh set of stress management skills will empower you to perform better at work, increase your energy, foster better relationships, and be healthier in both mind and body.Effective and easy-to-follow, The Stress Management Workbook will teach you to:Identify sources of stress through checklists, quizzes, and other informative activitiesSet personal stress management goals that will prepare you for the work you're about to doLearn to handle stress in the moment with interactive exercises that require no more than one, five, or ten minutesBuild long-term strategies that support your personal goals and foster positive lifestyle changes for a more fulfilling lifeA happier, stress-free life is within reach. Learn how to change the way you respond to stress in your daily life with the practical guidance in The Stress Management Workbook.
Warm Wishes from Sunny St. Pete: The Success Story of Promoting the Sunshine City
by Nevin SitlerSt. Petersburg was the first American city to hire a public relations director and the first to initiate a successful advertising program. More than almost any other Florida city, St. Petersburg relied on a constant message in postcards, newspaper editorials, print ads and broadcast commercials to market itself as the nation's playground. By the early 1900s, this sleepy fishing village had become the tourist destination of choice for thousands of winter-weary northerners. Early enthusiasts claimed the sun-filled peninsula was "the southern garden of perpetual well-being." Their methods ranged from serious academic papers to outrageous bathing suit inspections and "world record" schemes. Join" "historian Nevin D. Sitler as he presents an entertaining look at the men who crafted the promotion of paradise..
The Ghostly Tales of Galveston (Spooky America)
by Kathleen Shanahan MacaWelcome to the spooky streets of Galveston!Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know that the worst natural disaster in American history happened here, leaving behind thousands of ghosts? Or that the spirit of the famous pirate Jean Lafitte still roams the Galveston coast? Can you believe that a tourist attraction that claims to be haunted (just for fun), is really haunted?Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Galveston, and have you sleeping with the light on!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration Handbook
by Munir CheryanSoon after its publication in 1987, the first edition of Ultrafiltration Handbook became recognized as the leading handbook on ultrafiltration technology. Reviews in professional journals praised it as an authoritative and substantive information resource on this technology. Now a completely, updated and expanded edition is available under the titl
Transcendental Representations with Applications to Solids and Fluids (Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology)
by Luis Manuel Braga da Costa CamposBuilding on the author's previous book in the series, Complex Analysis with Applications to Flows and Fields (CRC Press, 2010), Transcendental Representations with Applications to Solids and Fluids focuses on four infinite representations: series expansions, series of fractions for meromorphic functions, infinite products for functions with infinit
Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminant and Biodiversity Issues
by Ronald J. Kendall Stephen B. CoxUpdating the extremely successful Wildlife Toxicology and Population Modeling (CRC Press, 1994), Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminant and Biodiversity Issues brings together a distinguished group of international contributors, who provide a global assessment of a range of environmental stressors, including pesticides, environmental contaminant
The Immunological Basis of Asthma
by Zuzana Diamant Bart N. Lambrecht Henk C. HoogstedenThis text assesses the role of dendritic cells, T and B lymphocytes, epithelial and mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, and their products in the initiation and progression of airway inflammation, regulation, and repair. It unveils advances in immunology and cell biology to generate new therapeutic regimens for inflammatory and aller
Generalized Linear Models: A Bayesian Perspective (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)
by Sujit K. Ghosh Bani K. Mallick Dipak K. DeyThis volume describes how to conceptualize, perform, and critique traditional generalized linear models (GLMs) from a Bayesian perspective and how to use modern computational methods to summarize inferences using simulation. Introducing dynamic modeling for GLMs and containing over 1000 references and equations, Generalized Linear Models considers
GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems
by U.M. ShamsiProfessionals involved in the planning, design, operation, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need to understand the productivity-enhancing applications of GIS. Inspired by an ASCE-sponsored continuing education course taught by the author, GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems focuses on t
Control of Partial Differential Equations (Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Giuseppe Da Prato Luciano TubaroThis useful reference provides recent results as well as entirely new material on control problems for partial differential equations.
Biotechnology in Personal Care
by Raj LadDivided into three expansive sections on biotechnological advances, applications, and research prospects, this reference provides expert summaries of the state-of-the-science in personal care product development-clearly depicting the latest breakthroughs and practices in biotechnology for the formulation and increased safety of new personal care in
Handbook of Advanced Materials Testing (Materials Engineering)
by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff Paul N. CheremisinoffThis work discusses techniques for developing new engineering materials such as elastomers, plastic blends, composites, ceramics and high-temperature alloys. Instrumentation for evaluating their properties and identifying potential end uses are presented.;The book is intended for materials, manufacturing, mechanical, chemical and metallurgical engi
Large Deviations and Idempotent Probability
by Anatolii PuhalskiiIn the view of many probabilists, author Anatolii Puhalskii's research results stand among the most significant achievements in the modern theory of large deviations. In fact, his work marked a turning point in the depth of our understanding of the connections between the large deviation principle (LDP) and well-known methods for establishing weak
The Ghostly Tales of Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses (Spooky America)
by Diane TelgenWelcome to the spooky shores of Michigan!Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know that the former keeper of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse still keeps his watch, despite having been dead for over a hundred years? Or that a mysterious young girl searches for playmates at the Marquette Island Lighthouse? Can you believe that the poltergeist at Waugoshance Shoal Lighthouse loves to play pranks on visitors?Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Michigan's coast, and have you sleeping with the light on!????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Prince of Wolves (The Val Cache Series #1)
by Susan Krinard&“A far more gentle and romantic interpretation of the werewolf mythologies&” from the bestselling author of Prince of Dreams and Prince of Shadows (Library Journal). Joelle Randall has traveled to the small town of Lovell in the Canadian Rockies with one goal: to confront the pain of her past. Twelve years ago, her parents died in a plane crash near Lovell and Joelle is determined to find the site of the accident, but she will need someone familiar with the area to guide her through the wilderness. Enter Luke Gévaudan, an enigmatic loner with a sketchy reputation—and irresistible allure. Joey is willing to trust the intense mountaineer to get her where she needs to go. But she does not realize he is one of the last survivors of an ancient race of werewolves—and the biggest danger she will face one her journey will be her own heart. Praise for Susan Krinard &“Susan Krinard was born to write romance.&” —Amanda Quick, New York Times–bestselling author &“The reading world would be a happier place if more paranormal romance writers wrote as well as Krinard.&” —Contra Costa Sunday Times &“A vivid, talented author with a sparkling imagination.&” —Anne Stuart, New York Times bestselling author