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Handbook of Peripheral Neuropathy (Neurological Disease and Therapy)
by Mark B. Bromberg A. Gordon SmithProviding a detailed study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of peripheral nerves, this reference provides a clear approach to the evaluation, characterization, and treatment of peripheral neuropathies-reviewing each major class of these disorders with authoritative discussions of clinical characteristics, electrodiagnostic features, examin
Workshops in Perception (Psychology Library Editions: Perception #25)
by R. P. Power S. Hausfeld A. GortaOriginally published in 1981, Workshops in Perception is designed to enable students to devise their own experiments in sensory processes or perception. The thirty workshops include over a hundred different possible student projects covering the full range of the senses and interactions among them. The topics range from simple perimetry to the perception of language and social situations. In addition to more traditional topics such as illusions, adaptation and after-effects, they include lifespan perceptual development, musical illusions, and even a consumer-oriented study of road atlases. Each of the ten major sections has a general introduction to the topic with suggestions for reading. Each workshop has a more specific introduction to its topic, and an experiment outlined. A typical outline will suggest more independent variables than a student can handle, and it is up to the student to select the variables he considers important and to choose the appropriate levels of the variables. Although many suggestions are made regarding the actual running of each workshop, deciding precisely how to carry out the experiment is left up to the student. Pilot work and consultation with the tutor is encouraged. Suggestions for the form of the analysis are made, but again the details are left to the student. Several alternatives to the main workshop are outlined briefly, and these are suited to the more adventurous or advanced student. Thus the book is suited to students with a wide range of ability.
Biostatistics Decoded
by A. Gouveia OliveiraStudy design and statistical methodology are two important concerns for the clinical researcher. This book sets out to address both issues in a clear and concise manner. The presentation of statistical theory starts from basic concepts, such as the properties of means and variances, the properties of the Normal distribution and the Central Limit Theorem and leads to more advanced topics such as maximum likelihood estimation, inverse variance and stepwise regression as well as, time-to-event, and event-count methods. Furthermore, this book explores sampling methods, study design and statistical methods and is organized according to the areas of application of each of the statistical methods and the corresponding study designs. Illustrations, working examples, computer simulations and geometrical approaches, rather than mathematical expressions and formulae, are used throughout the book to explain every statistical method. Biostatisticians and researchers in the medical and pharmaceutical industry who need guidance on the design and analyis of medical research will find this book useful as well as graduate students of statistics and mathematics with an interest in biostatistics. Biostatistics Decoded: Provides clear explanations of key statistical concepts with a firm emphasis on practical aspects of design and analysis of medical research. Features worked examples to illustrate each statistical method using computer simulations and geometrical approaches, rather than mathematical expressions and formulae. Explores the main types of clinical research studies, such as, descriptive, analytical and experimental studies. Addresses advanced modeling techniques such as interaction analysis and encoding by reference and polynomial regression.
Biostatistics Decoded
by A. Gouveia OliveiraBiostatistics Decoded covered a large number of statistical methods that are mainly applied to clinical and epidemiological research, as well as a comprehensive discussion of study designs for observational research and clinical trials, two important concerns for the clinical researcher. In this second edition, new material is included covering statistical methods and study designs that are used to analyse research. Following the same methodology used in the first edition, the chapters are presented in two levels of detail, one for the reader who wishes only to understand the rationale behind each statistical method, and one for the reader who wishes to understand the computations Key features include: Extensive coverage of the design and analysis of experiments for basic science research Experimental designs are presented together with the statistical methods The rationale of all forms of ANOVA is explained with simple mathematics A comprehensive presentation of statistical tests for multiple comparisons Calculations for all statistical methods are illustrated with examples and explained step-by-step. This book presents biostatistical concepts and methods in a way that is accessible to anyone, regardless of his or her knowledge of mathematics. The topics selected for this book cover will meet the needs of clinical professionals to readers in basic science research.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings Of The Third Icicse 2015 (Advances In Intelligent Systems And Computing #413)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThe book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at the Fifth International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering (ICICSE 2017) held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India during 18-19 August 2017. The book discusses a wide variety of industrial, engineering and scientific applications of the engineering techniques. Researchers from academic and industry present their original work and exchange ideas, information, techniques and applications in the field of Communication, Computing and Data Science and Analytics.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings of 8th ICICSE (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #171)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE 2020), held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India, on 28–29 August 2020. It covers the latest research in data science and analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, data mining, big data and analytics, information security and privacy, wireless and sensor networks and IoT applications, artificial intelligence, expert systems, natural language processing, image processing, computer vision and artificial neural networks.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings of the Ninth ICICSE, 2021 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #385)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 9th International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE 2021), held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India, on September 3–4, 2021. It covers the latest research in data science and analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, data mining, big data and analytics, information security and privacy, wireless and sensor networks and IoT applications, artificial intelligence, expert systems, natural language processing, image processing, computer vision, and artificial neural networks.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings of the Tenth ICICSE, 2022 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #565)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE 2022), held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India, on 16–17 September 2022. It covers the latest research in data science and analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, data mining, big data and analytics, information security and privacy, wireless and sensor networks and IoT applications, artificial intelligence, expert systems, natural language processing, image processing, computer vision, and artificial neural networks.
Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Advances in Computer Engineering and Communication Systems: ICACECS 2024 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #117)
by K. Srujan Raju A. Govardhan Roumiana Kountcheva S. Nagini Vadlana BabyThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research articles from International Conference on Advances in Computer Engineering and Communication Systems (ICACECS 2024), held in VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNR VJIET), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, during August 8–9, 2024. The book focuses on “Smart Innovations in Mezzanine Technologies, Data Analytics, Networks, and Communication Systems” enlargements and reviews on the advanced topics in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining and big data computing, knowledge engineering, semantic Web, cloud computing, Internet of things, cyber security, communication systems, and distributed computing and smart systems.
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Informatics: ICCII 2018 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1090)
by K. Srujan Raju B. Padmaja Rani A. Govardhan R. Sridevi M. Ramakrishna MurtyThis book features high-quality papers presented at the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Informatics (ICCII 2018), which was held on 28–29 December 2018 at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, JNTUH College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India. The papers focus on topics such as data mining, wireless sensor networks, parallel computing, image processing, network security, MANETS, natural language processing and Internet of things.
Fractal Functions Communication with Fractional Calculus
by Santo Banerjee A. Gowrisankar T. M. PriyankaThis book provides an in-depth examination of fractal functions, focusing on their self-similar structures and the relatively simple construction procedures that make them a subject of fascination in mathematics and engineering. By exploring fractal interpolation functions, the book sheds light on naturally occurring phenomena that exhibit irregularity and non-integer dimensions, offering a fresh perspective on these complex mathematical constructs. The chapters cover a range of topics, including the foundational principles of fractal geometry, the construction of fractal functions through iterated function systems, and the critical role of scaling parameters. Readers will find expert analyses of affine and non-affine fractal functions, as well as discussions on the application of fractional calculus methods such as the Riemann-Liouville and Caputo derivatives. The book also explores the practical applications of fractal interpolation in areas like epidemiology and climate dynamics, demonstrating the relevance of these mathematical concepts to real-world problems. This volume is an essential resource for researchers and scholars in mathematics, engineering, and related fields. It offers a comprehensive overview of the current research on fractal functions and fractional calculus, providing readers with the tools to understand and apply these concepts in their work. Whether you are an academic seeking to deepen your knowledge or a practitioner looking to apply fractal functions to practical challenges, this book is a valuable addition to your library. It invites you to engage with the latest research and explore the potential of fractal functions in addressing complex scientific and engineering problems.
Fractal Functions, Dimensions and Signal Analysis (Understanding Complex Systems)
by Santo Banerjee D. Easwaramoorthy A. GowrisankarThis book introduces the fractal interpolation functions (FIFs) in approximation theory to the readers and the concerned researchers in advanced level. FIFs can be used to precisely reconstruct the naturally occurring functions when compared with the classical interpolants. The book focuses on the construction of fractals in metric space through various iterated function systems. It begins by providing the Mathematical background behind the fractal interpolation functions with its graphical representations and then introduces the fractional integral and fractional derivative on fractal functions in various scenarios. Further, the existence of the fractal interpolation function with the countable iterated function system is demonstrated by taking suitable monotone and bounded sequences. It also covers the dimension of fractal functions and investigates the relationship between the fractal dimension and the fractional order of fractal interpolation functions. Moreover, this book explores the idea of fractal interpolation in the reconstruction scheme of illustrative waveforms and discusses the problems of identification of the characterizing parameters. In the application section, this research compendium addresses the signal processing and its Mathematical methodologies. A wavelet-based denoising method for the recovery of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals contaminated by nonstationary noises is presented, and the author investigates the recognition of healthy, epileptic EEG and cardiac ECG signals using multifractal measures. This book is intended for professionals in the field of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, helping them broaden their understanding of fractal functions and dimensions, while also providing the illustrative experimental applications for researchers in biomedicine and neuroscience.
Fractal Patterns with MATLAB (SpringerBriefs in Complexity)
by Santo Banerjee A. Gowrisankar Komandla Mahipal ReddyThis book presents the iterative beauty of fractals and fractal functions graphically with the aid of MATLAB programming. The fractal images generated using the MATLAB codes provide visual delight and highly encourage the fractal lovers for creative thinking. The book compiles five cutting-edge research chapters, each with state-of-the art fractal illustrations. It starts with the fundamental theory for the construction of fractal sets via the deterministic iteration algorithm. Incorporating the theoretical base, fractal illustrations of elementary fractal sets are provided with the explicit MATLAB code. The book gives examples of MATLAB codes to present the fractal surfaces. This book is contributed to all the research beginners as well as the professionals on the field of fractal analysis. As it covers basic fractals like Sierpinski triangle to advanced fractal functions with explicit MATLAB code, the presented fractal illustrations hopefully benefit even the non-field readers. The book is a useful course to all the research beginners on the fractal and fractal-related fields.
Fractal Signatures in the Dynamics of an Epidemiology: An Analysis of COVID-19 Transmission
by Santo Banerjee A. GowrisankarThe recent Covid-19 pandemic threw the world into complete chaos with its rapid and devastating spread. Scientists are still trying to obtain a better understanding of the patterns of COVID-19 and trying to get a deeper understanding of mutant strains and their pathogenicity by performing genomic sequences of more samples. Fractal-based analysis provides its unique forecasting policy to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and in general, of any outbreaks. The book presents fractal and multifractal models of COVID-19 and reviews the impact of the pandemic including epidemiology, genome organization, transmission cycle, and control strategies based on mathematical models towards developing an immune intervention. Also, it covers non-clinical aspects such as economic development with graphical illustrations, meeting the needs of onlookers outside the sector who desire additional information on the epidemic. The fractal signatures describe the fractal textures in the patterns of Corona virus. Studies on the epidemiology of Covid-19 in relation with the fractals and fractal functions serve to exhibit its irregular chaotic nature. Moreover, the book with its wide coverage on the Hurst exponent analysis and the fractal dimension estimation, greatly aids in measuring the epidemiology.
Interplay of Fractals and Complexity in Mathematical Modelling and Physical Patterns: Selected Proceedings of the International Symposium on Mathematical Analysis of Fractals and Dynamical Systems—2023 (ISMAFDS-2023)
by Santo Banerjee A. Manimaran D. Easwaramoorthy A. Gowrisankar S. NandhiniThis book presents selected, peer-reviewed contributions from the International Symposium on Mathematical Analysis of Fractals and Dynamical Systems—2023 (ISMAFDS - 2023), held at the Department of Mathematics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu in India during August 24-25, 2023. It offers readers an array of captivating connections between fractal theory and nonlinear dynamics across various physics sub-domains and mathematical modeling. Fractal geometry has been developed to describe irregular natural objects that defy characterization using Euclidean geometry. Fractal techniques, such as fractal dimension and fractal functions, prove effective in mathematically modeling real-world phenomena and forecasting future consequences. The impact of fractal theory on physical sciences is widely recognized, as natural phenomena frequently exhibit fractal structures. These new concepts revolutionize our understanding of the large-scale properties of matter distribution in the universe. The book aims to familiarize readers with recent developments in common fractal patterns found in statistical physics, quantum physics, and plasma physics. Furthermore, it highlights the relationship between fractals and nonlinear dynamics through innovative approaches in mathematical modeling. This publication caters to professionals in mathematics, physics, and computer science, and also serves as a helpful resource for non-specialists seeking to comprehend fractal and nonlinear dynamics concepts. It offers valuable applications for researchers in both pure and applied backgrounds of physics and engineering.
Het Geriatrie Formularium
by M. E. Vierhout E. M. H. Mathus-Vliegen J. R. E. Haalboom P. A. F. Jansen J. R. Laan J. M. G. A. Schols C. Beek J. J. Binsbergen D. Bokkel Huinink E. M. W. Eekhoff Emmelot-Vonk M. J. A. M. Franssen P. G. A. M. Froeling R. M. M. Geijer A. Graeff R. Griend C. P. G. M. Groot H. G. L. M. Grundmeijer Y. F. Heijdra F. Hendrikse G. J. Hordijk P. Houten R. W. M. M. Jansen F. G. I. Jennekens E. J. C. Jong L. J. Kappelle D. L. Knook D. J. Lighthart P. T. A. M. Lips K. Miedema J. C. L. Neyens M. G. M. Olde Rikkert M. E. Ooms S. E. J. A. Rooij M. Smalbrugge S. C. Teunissen J. C. J. M. Veraart H. J. J. Verhaar F. R. J. Verheij C. A. B. Webers A. J. M. Wijck E. Ch. WoltersVeruit de meeste artsen krijgen in hun praktijk met oude patiënten te maken. Bij deze patiënten verschillen de ziektepresentatie en verschijnselen nogal eens van wat men in de studie geneeskunde over de patiënt in het algemeen heeft geleerd. Naarmate een patiënt ouder wordt, moet de arts veelal de diagnostiek en de behandeling, waaronder de farmacotherapie, aanpassen aan de met de leeftijd veranderende lichamelijke en psychische factoren. Het geriatrie formularium biedt een algemeen overzicht van de veranderingen die optreden bij het ouder worden en behandelt de problematiek van de geriatrische patiënt. Het besteedt aandacht aan de door leeftijd gewijzigde ziektepresentatie, de aanpak door de arts van lichamelijk onderzoek en aanvullende diagnostiek, waaronder met de leeftijd veranderende referentiewaarden, en ethische, sociale en juridische aspecten. Van de belangrijkste aandoeningen bij ouderen worden epidemiologie, symptomatologie, diagnostiek en behandeling beschreven. Het hoofdstuk over farmacotherapie geeft algemene richtlijnen over het voorschrijven van geneesmiddelen aan oude patiënten. De therapieschema's bieden dosisadviezen en geven aan of een dosisaanpassing zinvol is.
Palliatieve zorg in de dagelijkse praktijk
by A. Graeff B. S. Wanrooij R. T. C. M. Koopmans C. J. W. Leget J. Prins K. Vissers H. Vrehen W. W. A. ZuurmondPalliatieve zorg heeft in de afgelopen vijftien jaar in Nederland een sterke ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Onderwijs over de zorg voor ernstig zieke en stervende patiënten, veelal in de vorm van nascholing aan artsen en verpleegkundigen, heeft in grote mate hieraan bijgedragen. Het streven is palliatieve zorg in de toekomst geïntegreerd te gaan aanbieden in het curriculum geneeskunde en in de opleidingen tot huisarts, specialist ouderengeneeskunde of medisch specialist. De huidige uitgaven over palliatieve zorg zijn vaak algemeen, beperkt van opzet en Engelstalig. Hierdoor is behoefte ontstaan aan een studieboek dat beter bij de Nederlandse situatie aansluit. Dit boek voorziet in die behoefte. Palliatieve zorg in de dagelijkse praktijk heeft een probleemgeoriënteerde opzet en leert de lezer te analyseren en adequaat in palliatieve zorgsituaties te handelen. Het boek bespreekt problemen die zich voordoen bij patiënten in de palliatieve en terminale fase van kanker, COPD, hartfalen en spieraandoeningen. Het belicht in zeventien patiëntbesprekingen de meest voorkomende symptomen in deze fasen en de analyse en behandeling hiervan vanuit een medische, psychosociale en spirituele invalshoek. Voorts geeft het aanbevelingen voor de palliatieve zorg voor mensen met een uiteenlopende culturele achtergrond, kinderen, verstandelijk gehandicapten, psychiatrische patiënten en patiënten met dementie. De auteurs zijn afkomstig uit diverse disciplines. Met dit boek stellen zij toekomstige) artsen in staat systematisch te werk te gaan bij de zorg voor patiënten in de palliatieve en terminale fase van een ziekte.
Cellular Trafficking of Cell Stress Proteins in Health and Disease (Heat Shock Proteins #6)
by Brian Henderson A. Graham PockleySince the beginning of the 21st Century there has been a rapid increase in our understanding of the cellular trafficking mechanisms of molecular chaperones in eukaryotes and in prokaryotes. In the former, molecular chaperone trafficking can occur between the various cellular compartments, with concomitant movement of other proteins. Such events can also result in the release of molecular chaperones from cells. In bacteria, molecular chaperones are involved in the trafficking of other proteins and are themselves released into the external milieu. The increasing appreciation of the role of molecular chaperones and Protein-Folding Catalysts in the interplay between bacteria and the cells of their hosts is now an important area of research for understanding the mechanisms of infectious diseases. This volume brings together experts in the biochemistry, cellular biology, immunology and molecular biology of molecular chaperones and Protein-Folding Catalysts with a focus on the mechanisms of cellular trafficking of these proteins and the role of these variegated trafficking mechanisms in both human and animal health and disease.
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Heat Shock Proteins in Infectious Disease
by Stuart K. Calderwood A. Graham Pockley M. Gabriella SantoroProkaryotic and Eukaryotic Heat Shock Proteins in Infectious Disease provides the most current review of the literature relating to the role and influence of heat shock (stress) proteins on the establishment, progression and resolution of infectious disease. Written by leaders in the field of heat shock proteins (HSP) and their biological and immunological properties, the contributors provide a fascinating insight into the complex relationship between, and the involvement of prokaryotic and eukaryotic HSP in disease states. It has been known for some considerable time that heat shock proteins from prokaryotic organisms are immunodominant molecules that are intimately involved in the induction of potential protective inflammatory responses, and this aspect of HSP biology is updated herein. In addition to regulating heat shock protein gene expression, the transcription factor HSF1 also appears to play an important role in regulating immune responses to infection. Heat shock proteins are now known to influence infectious disease processes in a number of diverse ways: they are involved in the propagation of prions, the replication and morphogenesis of viruses, and the resistance of parasites to chemotherapy. These proteins also appear to be important mediators of bacteria-host interactions and inflammation, the latter via interactions with cell surface molecules and structures such as Toll-like receptors and lipid rafts. Heat shock proteins can be expressed on the surface of infected cells, and this is likely to provide a target for the innate immune response. Elevated levels of circulating HSP are present in infectious diseases and these proteins might therefore regulate inflammatory responses to pathogenic challenge on a systemic basis. Heat shock proteins are also implicated in the impact of genital tract infections on the reproductive outcome, as well as in the local and systemic consequences of periodontal disease. Fever-range temperatures can induce the expression of heat shock proteins, and the final chapter in the book examines the influence of fever-range hyperthermia on a variety of cells and the organization of plasma membranes. This book is an essential read for graduates and postgraduates in Biology, pro- and eukaryotic Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Inflammatory and Infectious Disease, and Pathology.
Dad Jokes: Groan-Worthy Quips, Puns, and Almost-Funny Gags
by A. GrambsThe ultimate collection of awfully hilarious jokes that will have your stomach crunching from nonstop laughter. The best eye-rolling, corny punch lines and gags all in one place! This assemblage of quick-witted puns and equally cringeworthy groaners offers more than 600 quips so bad that they&’re actually funny. Organized into themes for any occasion, you&’ll find everything from snappy-yet-terrible one-liners to embarrassing dialogue. It will keep the whole family howling (and begging you to stop) for hours upon end.
Alphabet Soup: A Memoir in Letters
by A. Gregory Frankson“At once experimental literature and alchemical apparatus — designed to take all the flavours of one man’s life experiences and transform them into something that nourishes.” — ANDREA THOMPSON, author of A Selected History of Soul SpeakA tasty yet experimental recipe of creative memoir in poetic prose cooked up for your consumption — one letter at a time.Alphabet Soup is a poetic exploration of the deeper meaning discovered by stirring up the depths of one’s most personal lived experiences. Twenty-six letters, one missive addressed to each letter of the alphabet, dive into the scalding heat of memory through themes that recall and reframe love, death, joy, sorrow, victory, devastation, and more.Using prose that is by turns startling, revelatory, humorous, sorrowful, and triumphant, these introspections on the nature of living engage the mind and heart in the difficult, unending work of grappling with one’s past in the present, with the hope it can help create a more satisfying future.
Rascals in Paradise: Turbulent Adventures and Bold Courage on the South Seas
by James A. Michener A. Grove DayIn a thrilling collection of nonfiction adventure stories, James A. Michener returns to the most dazzling place on Earth: the islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific. Co-written with A. Grove Day, Rascals in Paradise offers portraits of ten scandalous men and women, some infamous and some overlooked, including Sam Costock, a mutinous sailor whose delusions of grandeur became a nightmare; Will Mariner, a golden-haired youth who used his charm to win over his captors; and Captain Bligh, the notorious HMS Bounty captain who may not have been the monster history remembers him as. From lifelong buccaneers to lapsed noblemen, in Michener and Day's capable hands these rogues become the stuff of legend. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Poland. Praise for Rascals in Paradise "The best book about those far-scattered islands that has appeared in a long time . . . a portfolio of rare and ruthless personalities that is calculated to make the curliest hair stand straight on end."--The New York Times "[Combines] research and scholarship (A. Grove Day was a professor at the University of Hawaii) with a gift for spinning a yarn and depicting character (Michener, journalist and novelist, needs no introduction)."--Kirkus Reviews
MAXIMA (EBOOK)
by A. GuerreroMáxima Zorreguieta era una rubiecita de tan sólo siete años cuando festejó el triunfo de la selección argentina en el Mundial 78 al canto de "el que no salta es holandés / el que no salta es holandés". Veinticuatro años después se convertiría en la princesa de los Países Bajos, princesa de Orange-Nassau, señora de Van Amsberg. Pronto será la reina de Holanda. La primera reina argentina. Cómo hizo esta plebeya, hija de un alto funcionario del Gobierno militar, para hechizar a un verdadero príncipe azul? Máxima es la moderna protagonista de una increíble historia de amor, donde no faltan intrigas palaciegas, internas políticas, traiciones, renuncias, sacrificios y una descarnada lucha por el poder. En ese mundo que ni siquiera imaginaba, demostró ser muy astuta, condición indispensable para resistir las complicadas tramas que se tejen desde la Edad Media en la familia real más poderosa de Europa. Con su arma más eficiente -la sonrisa que la hizo famosa- y explotando su espontaneidad hasta el límite que permite el protocolo, Máxima logró enamorar al príncipe Willem Alexander, cautivar a la reina Beatrix y convertirse en la mujer más popular de Holanda. La Máxima de este libro no es la de las revistas. No es la joven aristócrata y moderna, ni la jineta intrépida y aventurera, ni la economista brillante que nos cuenta la versión oficial de la Corona. Aquí encontrará a la verdadera Máxima: la que luchó toda su vida contra la balanza y nunca escondió sus ambiciones. La que, bajo la tutela de su suegra la soberana, aprendió a lucir sus virtudes y a esconder su pasado, dejando atrás una infancia de clase media para mudarse de castillo en castillo, disfrutando una fortuna familiar estimada en cinco mil millones de euros y padeciendo, a la vez, los rigores de la "jaula de oro" que se cierne sobre todos los miembros de la realeza. Sobre la base de una investigación aguda y exhaustiva, y la gracia que añade el don del relato, Gonzalo Álvarez Guerrero y Soledad Ferrari logran en estas páginas el mejor retrato de Máxima, con las luces y las sombras de su historia y la magia de su carisma desbordante.
Development of Advanced Nano-Optics: For Miniaturized Optical Set-Ups and Instrumentation
by A. Guillermo BracamonteThis book discusses advanced nano-optics, from proof of concepts to real applications in devices and miniaturized instrumentation. It covers various themes and topics within nanochemistry and physics that produce enhanced optical and smart responsive materials.Development of Advanced Nano-Optics is about the development of nano-optics with advanced nanochemistry control in order to adjust physical phenomena towards new advanced and enhanced properties and related applications. It explores the development of various physical phenomena, such as the generation of high-frequency electromagnetic fields in the near field show, that have an effect in the far field. The author discusses nano-optoelectronics, light scattering nano-optics, quantum nano-optics, and advances in nanospectroscopy. He also presents proof of concepts from nanochemistry and nano-optics towards advanced applications in nanotechnology and the life sciences. Nano-optical materials in microdevices and miniaturized instrumentation are also presented and discussed.This book is written for a wide range of readers, from undergraduate students to advanced researchers, academics, and practising engineers in industry working in the fields of optics, miniaturized instrumentation, and materials.
X-Ray Diffraction: In Crystals, Imperfect Crystals, and Amorphous Bodies (Dover Books On Physics Series)
by A. GuinierThis valuable text begins with the general theory of diffraction through the use of Fourier transforms. The author then applies the general results to various atomic structures including amorphous bodies, crystals, and imperfect crystals, whereby the elementary laws of x-ray diffraction from ideal structures follow as a special case. The presentation has been carefully developed to illustrate clearly the meaning of the general equations essential for the study of more complex cases.Readers are assumed to be familiar with the elements of crystallography and x-ray diffraction, and the author has not discussed the problem of determining crystal structures. Rather the focus is on the great variety of imperfect crystals as well as amorphous bodies and liquids. The book should thus be especially useful solid-state physicists, materials scientists, chemists, and biologists with an interest in the scattering from defective structures. More generally, it will benefit all who require a thorough understanding of diffraction theory in order to interpret properly the information provided by modern x-ray diffraction instruments on line profiles, line intensities, diffuse scattering and other phenomena associated with disorder.