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Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Adults and Children
by Caroline Keyzer Pierre Alain GevenoisThis book is a comprehensive account of imaging of acute appendicitis and other appendiceal diseases. Background information is first provided on clinical presentation, perforation and negative appendectomy rates, and treatment options. The role of each imaging modality - radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI - is then considered separately in adults and children with suspected acute appendicitis. Many high-quality illustrations are included, and detailed information is provided on appropriate protocols and radiation saving. Further chapters addresses the spontaneously resolving and chronic appendicitis as well as other appendiceal lesions and review the findings of evidence-based medicine and cost-effectiveness analyses. Emergency physicians, pediatricians, surgeons, and radiologists will all find this book to be an excellent source of information and guidance.
Head and Neck Cancer Imaging
by Robert HermansImaging is crucial in the multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancer management. The rapid technological development of recent years makes it necessary for all members of the multidisciplinary team to understand the potential applications, limitations, and advantages of existing and evolving imaging technologies. It is equally important that the radiologist has sufficient clinical background knowledge to understand the clinical significance of imaging findings. This book provides an overview of the findings obtained using different imaging techniques during the evaluation of head and neck neoplasms, both before and after therapy. All anatomic areas in the head and neck are covered, and the impact of imaging on patient management is discussed in detail. The authors are recognized experts in the field, and numerous high-quality images are included. This second edition provides information on the latest imaging developments in this area, including the application of PET-CT and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.
Supplementary Cementing Materials
by Mohammad Iqbal Khan Rafat SiddiqueThis book is an attempt to consolidate the published research related to the use of Supplementary Cementing Materials in cement and concrete. It comprises of five chapters. Each chapter is devoted to a particular supplementing cementing material. It is based on the literature/research findings published in journals/conference proceeding, etc. Topics covered in the book are; coal fly ash, silica fume (SF), granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), metakaolin (MK), and rice husk ash (RHA). Each chapter contains introduction, properties of the waste material/by-product, its potential usage, and its effect on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and other cement based materials.
Multislice-CT of the Abdomen
by Richard Baron Maximilian F. Reiser Carlo Bartolozzi Christoph Johannes ZechThis book provides a lucid summary of modern multislice CT imaging of the abdomen, with a focus on the essential imaging findings. After a concise technical introduction, the most important abdominal diseases are described and illustrated with high-quality images. Sections are devoted to the liver and biliary system, the pancreas and spleen, the kidneys and urogenital system, and the bowel and peritoneal cavity. Throughout, key differential diagnostic features are highlighted. The editorial team is composed of internationally renowned radiologists from Europe and the United States, and all chapters have been written by recognized experts in the topic under consideration. Multislice CT of the Abdomen will serve as an excellent reference for radiologists participating in further professional training and will prove an ideal source of information for all who wish to deepen their personal knowledge of the subject.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bone Marrow
by Andrea Baur-MelnykOn account of its unrivalled imaging capabilities and sensitivity, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the modality of choice for the investigation of physiologic and pathologic processes affecting the bone marrow. This book describes the MRI appearances of both the normal bone marrow, including variants, and the full range of bone marrow disorders. Detailed discussion is devoted to malignancies, including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, chronic myeloproliferative disorders, leukemia, and bone metastases. Among the other conditions covered are benign and malignant compression fractures, osteonecrosis, hemolytic anemia, Gaucher's disease, bone marrow edema syndrome, trauma, and infective and non-infective inflammatory disease. Further chapters address the role of MRI in assessing treatment response, the use of contrast media, and advanced MRI techniques. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bone Marrow represents an ideal reference for both novice and experienced practitioners.
Advanced Surgical Facial Rejuvenation: Art and Clinical Practice
by Melvin A. Shiffman Anthony ErianThis richly illustrated book covers all aspects of aesthetic facial surgery, from anatomy to the variety of procedures employed in facial surgery, including ancillary techniques such as chemical peel, laser, and facial fillers. Both newer techniques and variations on older approaches are carefully presented and discussed. In addition, preoperative care is analyzed, and detailed attention is devoted to problems related to HIV infection, anesthesia, complications, and psychological aspects. The contributors are all internationally acclaimed experts in the field. The book will be an invaluable source of information for residents and fellows, practicing aesthetic surgeons, and surgeons in a variety of related fields.
Public Relations
by Stephanie GrupeErfolgreiche Öffentlichkeitsarbeit basiert auf der sorgfältigen Planung und Ausführung von praxiserprobten Maßnahmen. Das Buch liefert Grundlagenwissen zusammen mit Arbeitsanleitungen für die Praxis. Leser erfahren, wie PR strategisch geplant, wie Pressekampagnen durchgeführt und kontrolliert werden, wie Mitarbeiterzeitungen herausgegeben und Webseiten für die Kommunikation eingesetzt werden. Mit 15 einfachen, schnell nachvollziehbaren Schritt-für-Schritt Anleitungen für Einsteiger sowie Checklisten und Musteraufgaben für die tägliche PR-Arbeit.
Angewandte Grundwasserchemie, Hydrogeologie und hydrogeochemische Modellierung: Grundlagen, Anwendungen und Problemlösungen
by Frank WisotzkyNeben den Anwendungen der Grundlagen der anorganischen Wasserchemie wird in dem Band erstmalig zusammenhängend die organische Wasserchemie von Grundwasserbelastungsstoffen behandelt. Darüber hinaus enthält er eine Einführung in die hydrochemische Modellierung und auch die chemischen Aspekte der Wasseraufbereitung werden dargestellt. Viele Beispiele aus der Praxis, Abbildungen und Schemazeichnungen machen die Grundwasserchemie nachvollziehbar und transparent. Mit zahlreichen Übungsaufgaben und dazugehörigen Lösungen.
Basic Relativity: An Introductory Essay (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
by Péter HraskóThis Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to contradict the spirit of relativity theory and the true significance of the mass-energy relation is contrasted with the popular view of it. The author discusses the twin paradox from the point of view of both siblings. Last but not least, the fundamentals of general relativity are described, including the recent Gravity Probe B experiment.
The Law of Business Organizations: A Concise Overview of German Corporate Law
by Martin Schulz Oliver WasmeierThis book gives a concise introduction to the German law of business organizations and is meant to help business practitioners and international students to familiarize themselves with its key concepts and legal issues. After outlining some characteristic features of the German legal system the book describes the various types of German business organizations with a special focus on the German Limited Liability Company (GmbH) and the German Stock Corporation (AG). The book discusses some typical problems faced by companies engaged in cross-border activities and also provides a brief outline of some recent developments in European company law with a special focus on the new multinational corporate form of the European Company (SE).
Grundlagen der Unternehmensführung
by Torsten Wulf Harald HungenbergDas Lehrbuch vermittelt auf anschauliche Weise einen einführenden Überblick zum Thema Unternehmensführung. Konkret werden die Themen Strategie, Organisation, Personal und Führung sowie Controlling behandelt. Um die Darstellung der Themen möglichst anschaulich und praxisnah zu gestalten, wurde speziell für dieses Buch die Fallstudie eines fiktiven Autovermieters - Quality Rent AG - entwickelt. Diese Fallstudie begleitet das gesamte Buch und dient zur anwendungsnahen Illustration theoretischer Inhalte. Diskussions- und Verständnisfragen am Ende jedes Kapitels ergänzen das Buch. Die Lösungen dazu werden im Internet unter www. grundlagen-der-unternehmensführung. de bereitgestellt. Die 5. Auflage behält die bewährte Grundkonzeption bei, wurde aber vollständig durchgesehen und aktualisiert.
Grundlagen der Unternehmensführung: Einführung für Bachelorstudierende (Springer-Lehrbuch)
by Torsten Wulf Harald HungenbergIn dem Band führen die Autoren praxisnah und anschaulich in die Grundlagen der Unternehmensführung ein. Sie behandeln die Bereiche Strategie, Organisation, Personal(führung) und Controlling und illustrieren die Theorie anhand einer fiktiven Fallstudie, die die Leser durch das gesamte Buch begleitet. Für die 4. Auflage wurden alle Inhalte aktualisiert und das Kapitel Personal und Führung weiter vertieft. Diskussions- und Verständnisfragen finden sich am Ende jedes Kapitels, Lösungen stehen auf der begleitenden Internetseite zur Verfügung.
Fabrication and Characterization in the Micro-Nano Range
by Andrés F. Lasagni Fernando A. LasagniThis book shows an update in the field of micro/nano fabrications techniques of two and three dimensional structures as well as ultimate three dimensional characterization methods from the atom range to the micro scale. Several examples are presented showing their direct application in different technological fields such as microfluidics, photonics, biotechnology and aerospace engineering, between others. The effects of the microstructure and topography on the macroscopic properties of the studied materials are discussed, together with a detailed review of 3D imaging techniques.
Innovation and Regional Growth in the European Union
by Andrés Rodríguez-Pose Riccardo CrescenziThis book investigates the EU's regional growth dynamics and, in particular, the reasons why peripheral and socio-economically disadvantaged areas have persistently failed to catch up with the rest of the Union. It shows that the capability of the knowledge-based growth model to deliver its expected benefits to these areas crucially depends on tackling a specific set of socio-institutional factors which prevents innovation from being effectively translated into economic growth. The book takes an eclectic approach to the territorial genesis of innovation and regional growth by combining different theoretical strands into one model of empirical analysis covering the whole EU-25. An in-depth comparative analysis with the United States is also included, providing significant insights into the distinctive features of the European process of innovation and its territorial determinants. The evidence produced in the book is extensively applied to the analysis of EU development policies.
Handbook Timing Belts
by Ian Osborne Raimund PernederTiming belts offer a broad range of innovative drivetrain solutions; they allow low-backlash operation in robot systems, they are widely used in automated processes and industrial handling involving highly dynamic start-up loads, they are low-maintenance solutions for continuous operation applications, and they can guarantee exact positioning at high operating speeds. Based on his years of professional experience, the author has developed concise guidelines for the dimensioning of timing belt drives and presents proven examples from the fields of power transmission, transport and linear transfer technology. He offers definitive support for dealing with and compensating for adverse operating conditions and belt damage, as well as advice on drive optimization and guidelines for the design of drivetrain details and supporting systems. All market-standard timing belts are listed as brand neutral. Readers will discover an extensive bibliography with information on the various manufacturers and their websites. This practical handbook addresses both the needs of application engineers working in design, development and machine-building, and is well-suited as a textbook for students at universities and vocational schools alike.
Hypnose beim Kinder-Zahnarzt
by Hans-Christian Kossak Gisela ZehnerSchluss mit Zahnarztphobie bei Kindern Kinder sind beim Zahnarztbesuch oft unkooperativ und stellen in der Alltagspraxis eine hohe Herausforderung für das Praxisteam dar. Der damit verbundene Stress und die Angst der Kinder vor unangenehmen Erlebnissen werden mit der Anwendung von Kinderhypnose signifikant reduziert. Experten für Experten Die beiden Autoren sind bekannte Experten für Kinderhypnose und bringen ihre Erfahrungen als Kinderzahnärztin und Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeut ein. Sie vermitteln wissenschaftlich fundierte Behandlungs- und Kommunikationsmethoden der Kinderhypnose, mit der hierzu speziell entwickelten Quick-Time-Trance und Kombinationen mit anderen Methoden (Akupressur, energetische Psychologie). Die Verhaltensführung und Behandlung beim Zahnarzt wird dadurch tatsächlich kinderleicht, da die Kinderhypnose auch dauerhafte positive Einstellungen zum Zahnarztbesuch vermittelt. Geschrieben für Zahnärzte, Kinderzahnärzte, Psychologen, Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeuten, zahnärztliche Mitarbeiterinnen. Mit Online-Videobeispielen: zahlreiche Falldemonstrationen und Erklärungen zu den Methoden
Perspectives in Urban Ecology
by Wilfried EndlicherThis book gives an interdisciplinary overview on urban ecology. Basic understanding of urban nature development and its social reception are discussed for the European Metropolitan Area of Berlin. Furthermore, we investigate specific consequences for the environment, nature and the quality of life for city dwellers due to profound changes such as climate change and the demographic and economic developments associated with the phenomena of shrinking cities. Actual problems of urban ecology should be discussed not only in terms of natural dimensions such as atmosphere, biosphere, pedosphere and hydrosphere but also in terms of social and cultural dimensions such as urban planning, residence and recreation, traffic and mobility and economic values. Our research findings focus on streets, new urban landscapes, intermediate use of brown fields and the relationships between urban nature and the well-being of city dwellers. Finally, the book provides a contribution to the international discussion on urban ecology.
Werkstoffkunde
by Günter Schulze Hans-Jürgen BargelDie Idee hinter dieser umfassenden, praxisnahen Darstellung ist es, stets deutlich zu machen, dass nur wenige grundlegende Tatsachen und Vorgänge die Eigenschaften eines Werkstoffs bestimmen. In dem Band wird das Grundlagenwissen der Werkstoffwissenschaften vermittelt, wobei viele Abbildungen und Tabellen das Verstehen erleichtern. Für die Neuauflage wurden die Normenbezüge aktualisiert, das Kapitel zur Schadensanalyse erweitert und jedem Kapitel Aufgaben und Lösungen hinzugefügt. Ein bewährtes Lehrbuch - und Nachschlagewerk zugleich.
Philosophy in Science
by Michael HellerThe traditional topics of the "philosophy of nature" -- space, time, causality, the structure of the universe -- are overwhelmingly present in our modern scientific theories. This book traces the complex paths that discussion of these topics has followed, from Plato and Aristotle, through Descartes, Leibniz, Kant and other great thinkers, right up to the relativistic cosmologies and the grand unified theories of contemporary science. In the light of this historical development, it becomes clear that modern science gives us not only a technological power over the world, but also a deeper understanding of physical reality. In this sense, science could be regarded as an heir to the traditional "philosophy of nature". Moreover, the reader will learn why science itself deserves to be the subject of philosophical reflection.
Climate Change and Policy: The Calculability of Climate Change and the Challenge of Uncertainty
by Gabriele Gramelsberger Johann FeichterThe debate on how mankind should respond to climate change is diverse, as the appropriate strategy depends on global as well as local circumstances. As scientists are denied the possibility of conducting experiments with the real climate, only climate models can give insights into man-induced climate change, by experimenting with digital climates under varying conditions and by extrapolating past and future states into the future. But the 'nature' of models is a purely representational one. A model is good if it is believed to represent the relevant processes of a natural system well. However, a model and its results, in particular in the case of climate models which interconnect countless hypotheses, is only to some extent testable, although an advanced infrastructure of evaluation strategies has been developed involving strategies of model intercomparison, ensemble prognoses, uncertainty metrics on the system and component levels. The complexity of climate models goes hand in hand with uncertainties, but uncertainty is in conflict with socio-political expectations. However, certain predictions belong to the realm of desires and ideals rather than to applied science. Today's attempt to define and classify uncertainty in terms of likelihood and confidence reflect this awareness of uncertainty as an integral part of human knowledge, in particular on knowledge about possible future developments. The contributions in this book give a first hand insight into scientific strategies in dealing with uncertainty by using simulation models and into social, political and economical requirements in future projections on climate change. Do these strategies and requirements meet each other or fail? The debate on how mankind should respond to climate change is diverse, as the appropriate strategy depends on global as well as local circumstances. As scientists are denied the possibility of conducting experiments with the real climate, only climate models can give insights into man-induced climate change, by experimenting with digital climates under varying conditions and by extrapolating past and future states into the future. But the 'nature' of models is a purely representational one. A model is good if it is believed to represent the relevant processes of a natural system well. However, a model and its results, in particular in the case of climate models which interconnect countless hypotheses, is only to some extent testable, although an advanced infrastructure of evaluation strategies has been developed involving strategies of model intercomparison, ensemble prognoses, uncertainty metrics on the system and component levels. The complexity of climate models goes hand in hand with uncertainties, but uncertainty is in conflict with socio-political expectations. However, certain predictions belong to the realm of desires and ideals rather than to applied science. Today's attempt to define and classify uncertainty in terms of likelihood and confidence reflect this awareness of uncertainty as an integral part of human knowledge, in particular on knowledge about possible future developments. The contributions in this book give a first hand insight into scientific strategies in dealing with uncertainty by using simulation models and into social, political and economical requirements in future projections on climate change. Do these strategies and requirements meet each other or fail? Gabriele Gramelsberger is Principal Investigator of the Collaborative Research Project is Principal Investigator of the Collaborative Research Project
Polymer Thermodynamics
by Sabine Enders Bernhard A. WolfMaking Flory-Huggins Practical: Thermodynamics of Polymer-Containing Mixtures, by B. A. Wolf * Aqueous Solutions of Polyelectrolytes: Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium and Some Related Properties, by G. Maurer, S. Lammertz, and L. Ninni Schäfer * Gas-Polymer Interactions: Key Thermodynamic Data and Thermophysical Properties, by J.-P. E. Grolier, and S. A.E. Boyer * Interfacial Tension in Binary Polymer Blends and the Effects of Copolymers as Emulsifying Agents, by S. H. Anastasiadis * Theory of Random Copolymer Fractionation in Columns, by Sabine Enders * Computer Simulations and Coarse-Grained Molecular Models Predicting the Equation of State of Polymer Solutions, by K. Binder, B. Mognetti, W. Paul, P. Virnau, and L. Yelash * Modeling of Polymer Phase Equilibria Using Equations of State, by G. Sadowski
Guide to Supply Chain Management
by Paul Thompson Colin Scott Henriette LundgrenThis guide brings supply chain theory to life. Written for people with a business interest in supply chain management, the book covers the key topics in eleven chapters, including plan, source, make, deliver and return as well as strategy, people, finance, customer service and outsourcing. Each chapter starts with a brief summary and learning objectives that guide the reader through the text. The book is written in a clear and simple way, featuring a variety of figures, tables and recommended further readings. The chapters conclude with real-life case studies for best practice. During their work, the authors have met professionals all over the world who are passionate about their business achievements. By including their vivid examples, the guide brings theory to life enabling readers to understand the concepts and ideas presented in the guide. Colin Scott, Henriette Lundgren and Paul Thompson are experts in supply chain management and have worked with practitioners in businesses across the globe. "This guide is a really useful reminder of what good practice is and how it should be applied within supply chain management. The book is relevant for students of supply chain management and professional practitioners alike. This book offers an invaluable guide to understanding the specific dynamics of your supply chain and the fundamentals underpinning it. It provides the framework for delivering a supply chain strategy based upon recognised best practice." Martin McCourt, CEO, Dyson Limited
Recht ex machina
by Christian Baumann Daniel Oberle Richard Wacker Christian Funk Oliver RaabeIm Internet werden Informationen immer häufiger so ausgezeichnet, dass sie für Computer interpretierbar sind (Semantic Web). Solche maschinenlesbaren Informationen sorgen dafür, dass Dienste im Internet verfügbar gemacht und gefunden werden können. Diese Automatisierung schafft eine neue Rechtslage und stellt sowohl für die Rechtspflege als auch für Geschäftspartner eine Herausforderung dar. In dem Band präsentieren die Autoren eine automatisierte Rechtsfolgenermittlung als praxisrelevanten Ansatz zur Herstellung von Rechtssicherheit.
Catalytic Microreactors for Portable Power Generation (Springer Theses)
by Symeon Karagiannidis"Catalytic Microreactors for Portable Power Generation" addresses a problem of high relevance and increased complexity in energy technology. This thesis outlines an investigation into catalytic and gas-phase combustion characteristics in channel-flow, platinum-coated microreactors. The emphasis of the study is on microreactor/microturbine concepts for portable power generation and the fuels of interest are methane and propane. The author carefully describes numerical and experimental techniques, providing a new insight into the complex interactions between chemical kinetics and molecular transport processes, as well as giving the first detailed report of hetero-/homogeneous chemical reaction mechanisms for catalytic propane combustion. The outcome of this work will be widely applied to the industrial design of micro- and mesoscale combustors.
Advanced Steels: The Recent Scenario in Steel Science and Technology
by Han Dong Yong Gan Yuqing Weng"Advanced Steels: The Recent Scenario in Steel Science and Technology" contains more than 50 articles selected from the proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Steels (ICAS) held during 9-11, Nov, 2010 in Guilin, China. This book covers almost all important aspects of steels from physical metallurgy, steel grades, processing and fabrication, simulation, to properties and applications. The book is intended for researchers and postgraduate students in the field of steels, metallurgy and materials science. Prof. Yuqing Weng is an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and the president of The Chinese Society for Metals. Prof. Han Dong is the vice president of Central Iron & Steel Research Institute and the director of National Engineering Research Center of Advanced Steel Technology, China. Prof. Yong Gan is an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, the vice president of Chinese Academy of Engineering and the president of Central Iron & Steel Research Institute, China.