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Information and Measurement (Series in Measurement Science and Technology)
by J.C.G LesurfInformation technology is arguably the most important scientific topic needed for understanding and participating in our increasingly complex technological world. Using simple physical arguments and extensive examples, Information and Measurement, Second Edition shows how this theory can be put into practice. Twice awarded the UK National Metrology Prize by the National Physical Laboratory for his outstanding contributions to measurement science and technology, the author includes the basic mathematical, physical, and engineering concepts required, illustrating their interrelationship in a clear, concise manner. The broad coverage includes topics taught in a variety of courses. This book will be an invaluable study aid for senior undergraduate and graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, and computer science, specifically studying instrumentation, measurement science, and information science. It will also be a useful reference for practicing scientists and engineers.
Kinetics, Transport, and Structure in Hard and Soft Materials
by Peter F. GreenKinetics, Transport, and Structure in Hard and Soft Materials is the only single reference that discusses the connection between structure and mechanisms of atomic or molecular transport in different classes of materials, from metals and semiconductors to network glasses, polymers and supercooled liquids.Divided into four parts, Part
Coenzyme Q: Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease (Modern Nutrition)
by Peter J. Quinn Valerian E. KaganSince its discovery in 1957, Coenzyme Q has piqued the interest of scientists from a wide range of disciplines because of its bioenergetics, vitamin-like behavior, and interactions with antioxidant vitamins E and C. Coenzyme Q: Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease is a comprehensive treatise on this often-studied coenzyme. International exper
Manage Software Testing
by Peter Farrell-VinayWhether you are inheriting a test team or starting one up, Manage Software Testing is a must-have resource that covers all aspects of test management. It guides you through the business and organizational issues that you are confronted with on a daily basis, explaining what you need to focus on strategically, tactically, and operationally. Using a
Ergonomics Process Management: A Blueprint for Quality and Compliance
by James P. KohnThis exceptional guidebook provides the strategies necessary to curtail ergonomic losses and costs associated with spiraling worker's compensation premiums and medical expenses, of major concern in all businesses. Ergonomic Process Management is meant to be an application and implementation "operator's manual". This one-of-a-kind resource provides
Advanced Drug Formulation Design to Optimize Therapeutic Outcomes (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Robert O. Williams III David R. Taft Jason T. McConvilleThis title demonstrates how advanced formulation designs and delivery technologies can be used to improve drug efficacy and treatment outcomes in particular therapeutic categories or disease states. It discusses nanoparticle systems for cancer treatments, and also presents cutting edge immono-regulation agents for transplantation and the local targ
Fuels, Energy, and the Environment
by Ghazi A. KarimThe need for cleaner, sustainable energy continues to drive engineering research, development, and capital projects. Recent advances in combustion science and technology, including sophisticated diagnostic and control equipment, have enabled engineers to improve fuel processes and systems and reduce the damaging effects of fuels on the environment.
Betrayal in the Badlands
by Dana MentinkIn this romantic suspense novel, a South Dakota woman looks for her sister’s killer while an ex-soldier tries to keep her from becoming the next target.Isabel Ling returned to the barren Badlands of South Dakota to bury her sister. But she isn’t leaving until her suspicions can be laid to rest. Isabel is certain that Cassie’s death was no accident. And she’s determined to find the killer no matter what happens—or who tries to stand in her way.Former pararescue soldier Logan Price wants nothing to do with the kind of trouble Isabel is stirring up. Yet he has to admire her courage—and can’t deny his attraction to her. In this desolate, treacherous land, Isabel needs all the protection she can get—and all the love that Logan can give.
The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing: An A–Z Self-Healing Guide for Over 100 Common Ailments
by Deanna MinichThe holistic healing handbook for a homeopathic household. &“This book is a beautiful integration of Eastern and Western healing disciplines.&” —Scott Rigden, MD, author of The Ultimate Metabolism Diet Heal your body naturally using an array of well-researched and long-practiced techniques. This easy-to-understand holistic healing library provides multiple healing approaches to the most common ailments, so you&’ll have access to the best approach for you and will be feeling better in no time. Our lives are intertwined with the unexpected. We are bound to become ill or get hurt, probably multiple times in our lives. When that happens, The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing makes healing your body easy by providing an A-Z reference guide of over 100 health issues, each with healing options using different types of holistic medicine, so you&’ll be sure to find the best approach—or approaches—for you. See real results through trusted techniques. A perfect holistic healing gift or addition to anyone&’s natural health kit, The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing seamlessly blends new-world science with old-world knowledge. With her deep understanding of both the medical and the spiritual side of healing, author Deanna Minich, PhD, translates her medical knowledge to simple holistic healing techniques that anyone can use and that have been shown to work. Inside, you&’ll find: An A-Z list of over 100 common ailments Seven self-healing options for each ailment including herbal medicines, essential oils, crystals, and more Self-healing quotes, meditations, and healing energy exercises to restore the body and the soul If you like natural healing books such as The Modern Herbal Dispensary, Medical Medium, or When the Body Says No, you&’ll love The Complete Book of Quantum Healing.
In Separate Bedrooms (Foreign Affairs Ser. #6)
by Carole MortimerA florist’s plan for revenge on a womanizing tycoon backfires in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Multi-millionaire Jack Beauchamp can have any woman he wants—so when florist Mattie Crawford sees a chance to teach this playboy a lesson, she has no idea it can go so wrong. Now he’s demanding she compensate him by accompanying him on a weekend in Paris . . . A romantic weekend in the French capital with the most handsome, charming man she’s ever met is a fitting punishment—especially as she’s vowed to keep him at arm’s length. Mattie’s praying for separate bedrooms to keep her on the straight and narrow, but she already knows this charismatic man won’t let her off that easily!Originally published in 2003.
Betrayed Birthright: Flood Zone Betrayed Birthright
by Liz ShoafIn this inspirational romantic suspense, a woman accepts the protection of a local lawman as she unravels family secrets in order to stop a killer.Abigail Mayfield hopes her stalker won’t follow her to Texas—until someone breaks into her new home, leaving behind a photo of her late parents with a mysterious child. This time, with her guard dog at her side, the widowed music teacher refuses to hide. She can’t uncover why someone is after her by herself, though, not when the threat escalates from break-ins to attempts on her life. After saving her from a sniper’s bullet, FBI agent turned small-town sheriff Noah Galloway makes Abigail’s safety his personal mission. With the investigation taking them cross-country on the trail of her long-dead parents, the widowed single father can’t risk leaving his son an orphan. But Abigail needs him . . . because somewhere, buried deep in her past, lies a secret worth killing for.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lung (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
by Mark J. Rosen James M. BeckSynthesizing disparate information into a readily accessible format, this insightful volume presents state-of-the-art reviews on the basic and clinical features of pulmonary diseases in HIV-infected individuals-informing critical decision making as well as suggesting avenues for future research. A beneficial compendium for those dealing with pulmonary complications of HIV infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lungsurveys current knowledge on the epidemiology of HIV infection examines HIV's effects on lung cells in addition to immune functions within the lung details individual pulmonary infections in terms of etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis emphasizes the indications and limitations of various diagnostic techniques, including invasive and noninvasive testing and screening considers noninfectious pulmonary complications from neoplastic and inflammatory to immunological disorders advises on the management of individuals in intensive care with the aid of morbidity and mortality data assesses common recommendations as well as provides clear guidelines for preventing the transmission of infectious pathogens and more!
Bionanotechnology: Global Prospects
by David E. ReisnerAs the impact and importance of nanotechnology continues to grow, nanomedicine and biotechnology have become areas of increased development. Drug delivery by nanoparticulates and nanocoatings for medicial devices are among the many new techniques on the horizon. Years from now we will laugh at the approaches to treating disease we currently conside
Agricultural Practices and Policies for Carbon Sequestration in Soil
by R. Lal J. M. Kimble R. F FollettThe potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change is one factor driving agricultural policy development of programs that might pay farmers for practices with a high potential to sequester carbon. With chapters by economists, policy makers, farmers, land managers, energy company representatives, and soil scientists, Agricu
Lasers and Energy Devices for the Skin
by Mitchel P. Goldman Robert A. Weiss Richard E. Fitzpatrick E. Victor Ross Suzanne L. KilmerRapid technical developments with lasers and other energy devices have continued over recent years, both in the different types of devices available and in what can be used for cosmetic and other treatments, including scar and tattoo removal, hair removal, cellulite, and lipolysis. In the second edition of Lasers and Energy Devices for the Skin, th
Signal Processing for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy
by Hong YanThis reference/text contains the latest signal processing techniques in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for more efficient clinical diagnoses-providing ready-to-use algorithms for image segmentation and analysis, reconstruction and visualization, and removal of distortions and artifacts for increased detec
From MEMS to Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS: Manufacturing Techniques and Applications
by Marc J. MadouFrom MEMS to Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS: Manufacturing Techniques and Applications details manufacturing techniques applicable to bionanotechnology. After reviewing MEMS techniques, materials, and modeling, the author covers nanofabrication, genetically engineered proteins, artificial cells, nanochemistry, and self-assembly. He also discusses scaling la
Occupational Safety and Hygiene III
by Pedro M. Arezes João Santos Baptista Paula Carneiro Patrício Cordeiro Mónica P. Barroso Nélson CostaThe papers published in Occupational Safety and Hygiene III cover the following topics:- Occupational safety- Risk assessment- Safety management- Ergonomics- Management systems- Environmental ergonomics- Physical environments- Construction safety, and- Human factors.The contributions are based on research carried out at universities and other resea
Plasma Surface Modification of Polymers: Relevance to Adhesion
by M. Strobel C.S. Lyons and K.L. MittalThis book is a collection of invited papers (previously published in special issues of the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology) written by internationally recognized researchers actively working in the field of plasma surface modification. It provides a current, comprehensive overview of the plasma treatment of polymers. In contrast to plasm
Fracture Mechanics of Cementitious Materials
by B. Cotterell Y.W. MaiThe application of fracture mechanics to cementitious materials allows the investigation of many important factors relating to the durability of these materials. This new book provides a comprehensive and readable exposition of this subject and is written by two of the world's foremost experts.
Irregularities and Prediction of Major Disasters
by Yi Lin Shoucheng OuYangAlthough scientists have effectively employed the concepts of probability to address the complex problem of prediction, modern science still falls short in establishing true predictions with meaningful lead times of zero-probability major disasters. The recent earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and China are tragic reminders of the critical need for
Max and Finn: Max and Finn (Men of Smithfield)
by L.B. GreggWhen I walked out of his office after the hottest sex of my life, I thought I'd left Max Douglas behind me forever-along with my favorite argyle socks and my self-respect. The last thing I need is the too-serious, too-sexy former Marine living across the hall from me while he acts as a bodyguard for one of my students. Especially since he fired me from my job tutoring his brother-after we hooked up.I shouldn't want him. I should despise him after the way he treated me. But he's exactly my type: older, experienced, in control-and it's obvious the lust is still mutual. While I may not be able to keep our relationship strictly professional, I'm determined to keep it purely physical. But when the stalker threats escalate, it looks like Max is going to be sticking around the school for a while-and the more I get to know him, the more I'm in danger of losing my heart.Previously published, newly revised by author.39,000 words
Hunt the Moon (Mated by Fate #1)
by Kari ColeA repressed werewolf knocks an Alpha pack leader off his feet in this paranormal romance.When Isabelle “Izzy” Meyers arrives in Montana and discovers her human foster brother is marrying into the local werewolf pack, she wishes she’d brought an arsenal. Werewolves can’t be trusted, and Izzy should know . . . she is one.Luke Wyland never planned on becoming an Alpha. He’s still navigating how to protect the pack from the rogue threat that’s been hunting in his territory, claiming his father as one of their victims. Yet the moment Luke lays eyes on Izzy, something primal takes root. Finding a mate who wants nothing to do with him is a complication he doesn’t need, but letting Izzy go isn’t an option.After a childhood marred by shifter violence, Luke is everything Izzy was raised to hate. So then why does being with him feel so intensely right? With a thinning pack to defend, Luke knows what he has to do: embolden Izzy to unleash her true nature—or risk losing everything.
The Amish Witness: A Groom For Ruby The Amish Witness (Large Type (dtc) Li Suspense Ser.)
by Diane Burke“[A] tale of guilt and truth, lies and scandals . . . will keep you on the edge of your seat with one revelation or suspenseful scene after another.” —Fresh FictionSHATTERED AMISH SANCTUARYAfter witnessing the murder of her best friend, Elizabeth Lapp flees to the Amish community she left years ago, hoping the killer won’t find her. But the murderer follows Elizabeth, trapping her in her family’s barn, and she’s sure she won’t survive—until an Amish man rushes to save her. As the attacker runs off, Elizabeth sees her rescuer is none other than Thomas King, the handsome farmer she left behind with her dreams and her heart. Now widowed with two small children, Thomas vows to keep her safe . . . despite not being ready to forgive her. And suddenly, the man whose love she longs for—but can’t allow herself to accept—is all that’s standing between her and a cold-blooded killer.
One Scandalous Christmas Eve (Mills And Boon Modern Ser. #8)
by Susan StephensAn injured billionaire polo-playing playboy yearns to bed his physiotherapist this Christmas in this passionate romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Smoldering Dante Acosta has got to be physiotherapist Jess’s sexiest client yet. Even injured, the playboy polo champion exudes a raw power that makes Jess giddy . . . until she discovers he’s bought her parents’ farm out from under her!Jess’s indignation only adds fuel to the fire raging between them, as they try—and fail—to resist each other. Dante is prepared to fight for their chemistry this Christmas—is he prepared to fight for Jess’s heart?