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Charles Darwin - Leben und Werk. W?rdigung eines gro?en Naturforschers und kritische Betrachtung seiner Lehre
Wolfgang Schaumann
Vor 200 Jahren wurde einer der gro?ten und bis heute umstrittenen Naturforscher geboren: Charles Darwin. Der Autor Wolfgang Schaumann schildert in seiner kritischen Wurdigung von Darwins Lebenswerk historische und hochst aktuelle...
Quantum Dynamics for Classical Systems. With Applications of the Number Operator
Fabio Bagarello
Introduces number operators with a focus on the relationship between quantum mechanics and social science Mathematics is increasingly applied to classical problems in finance, biology, economics, and elsewhere. Quantum Dynamics for Classical...
A Modern Theory of Random Variation. With Applications in Stochastic Calculus, Financial Mathematics, and Feynman Integration
Patrick Muldowney
A ground-breaking and practical treatment of probability and stochastic processes A Modern Theory of Random Variation is a new and radical re-formulation of the mathematical underpinnings of subjects as diverse as investment, communication...
Denkbar, machbar, wunschenswert? Wie Technik und Kultur die Welt verandern
Karl B?ddeker Wilhelm
Vom Denken der Technik oder wie Technik und Kultur die Welt verandern Wie eng Geistes- und Naturwissenschaften zusammenhangen, zeigt Karl Wilhelm Boddeker. In seiner geschichtlichen Betrachtung fokussiert sich Boddeker nicht auf allseits...
Challenges in Implementing Corporate Governance. Whose Business is it Anyway?
John Zinkin
John Zinkin's new book on Challenges in Implementing Corporate Governance is a welcome addition for board members and senior management on how to improve corporate governance in the post-crisis period. John correctly identifies that most boards...
The Department Chair Primer. What Chairs Need to Know and Do to Make a Difference
Don Chu
If higher education is to fulfill its vital social mission, new department leaders must be prepared for their positions and get up to speed on the basics quickly, educating themselves about the role and continuing to learn on the job. In this...
Introduction to Graphic Design Methodologies and Processes. Understanding Theory and Application
John Bowers
A concise, visually based introduction to graphic design methodologies Graphic design has emerged as a discipline complete with a body of scholarly literature devoted to its underlying theory. Introduction to Graphic Design Methodologies and...
Atomic Force Microscopy. Understanding Basic Modes and Advanced Applications
Greg Haugstad
This book enlightens readers on the basic surface properties and distance-dependent intersurface forces one must understand to obtain even simple data from an atomic force microscope (AFM). The material becomes progressively more complex...
Language in Cognition. Uncovering Mental Structures and the Rules Behind Them
Cedric Boeckx
This textbook explores the ways in which language informs the structure and function of the human mind, offering a point of entry into the fascinating territory of cognitive science. Focusing mainly on syntactic issues, Language in Cognition is...
Evo-Devo of Child Growth. Treatise on Child Growth and Human Evolution
Ze'ev Hochberg
Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo), this fascinating work offers a new approach to analyzing child growth and development, examining each stage and transition in detail, from fetal...
The Author's Hand and the Printer's Mind. Transformations of the Written Word in Early Modern Europe
Roger Chartier
In Early Modern Europe the first readers of a book were not those who bought it. They were the scribes who copied the author’s or translator’s manuscript, the censors who licensed it, the publisher who decided to put this title in his catalogue,...
Teaching for Critical Thinking. Tools and Techniques to Help Students Question Their Assumptions
Stephen Brookfield D.
praise for previous books by stephen d. brookfield «Award-winning author Stephen Brookfield offers insight, inspiration, and down-to-earth advice to all teachers in settings as diverse as college, adult education, and secondary schools—on how to...
Natural Ventilation of Buildings. Theory, Measurement and Design
David Etheridge
Natural ventilation is considered a prerequisite for sustainable buildings and is therefore in line with current trends in the construction industry. The design of naturally ventilated buildings is more difficult and carries greater risk than...
Olefin Metathesis. Theory and Practice
Karol Grela
This is a complete examination of the theory and methods of modern olefin metathesis, one of the most widely used chemical reactions in research and industry. Provides basic information for non-specialists, while also explaining the latest...
Castells and the Media. Theory and Media
Philip Howard N.
One of the most prolific and respected scholars today, Manuel Castells has given us a new language for understanding the impact of information and communication technologies on social life. Politicians can no longer run for office without a...
High Temperature Plasmas. Theory and Mathematical Tools for Laser and Fusion Plasmas
Karl-Heinz Spatschek
Filling the gap for a treatment of the subject as an advanced course in theoretical physics with a huge potential for future applications, this monograph discusses aspects of these applications and provides theoretical methods and tools for...
Extended Finite Element Method. Theory and Applications
Amir Khoei R.
Introduces the theory and applications of the extended finite element method (XFEM) in the linear and nonlinear problems of continua, structures and geomechanics Explores the concept of partition of unity, various enrichment functions, and...
Building Software for Simulation. Theory and Algorithms, with Applications in C++
James Nutaro J.
A unique guide to the design and implementation of simulation software This book offers a concise introduction to the art of building simulation software, collecting the most important concepts and algorithms in one place. Written for both...
Climate Adaptation Governance in Cities and Regions. Theoretical Fundamentals and Practical Evidence
Jorg Knieling
Global climate change creates new challenges in particular for cities and regions. As centres of human activity they are especially vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adapting to a changing climate requires dealing with multiple uncertainties...
Crystal Clear. The Struggle for Reliable Communications Technology in World War II
Richard J. Thompson, Jr.
Quartz crystal-a technology that changed the tide of World War II Some of the defining leaps in technology in the twentieth century occurred during the Second World War, from radar to nuclear energy. Often left out of historical discussions are...
Walter Benjamin and the Media. The Spectacle of Modernity
Jaeho Kang
Walter Benjamin (1892-1940), one of the most original and perceptive thinkers of the twentieth century, offered a unique insight into the profound impact of the media on modern society. Jaeho Kang’s book offers a lucid introduction to Benjamin’s...
The Hedgehog Effect. The Secrets of Building High Performance Teams
Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries
In The Hedgehog Effect, Manfred Kets de Vries presents the case for leadership group coaching as an experiential training ground for learning to function as a high performance team. His group coaching model, incorporating living case studies,...
The Chemistry of Beer. The Science in the Suds
Roger Barth
Discover the science of beer and beer making Ever wondered just how grain and water are transformed into an effervescent, alcoholic beverage? From prehistory to our own time, beer has evoked awe and fascination; it seems to have a life of its...
Community Palliative Care. The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sandra Aitken
Community Palliative Care examines the complex support and information needs of seriously ill patients and their families and will encompass not only the patient’s journey, but that of the family during the illness trajectory and into the...
Promotional Cultures. The Rise and Spread of Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing and Branding
Aeron Davis
In the twenty-first century, promotion is everywhere and everything has become promotable: everyday goods and organizations, people and ideas, cultures and futures. This engaging book looks at the rise of advertising, public relations, branding,...
Engaging Students. The Next Level of Working on the Work
Phillip Schlechty C.
ENGAGING STUDENTS In Phillip Schlechty's best-selling book Working on the Work, he outlined a motivational framework for improving student performance by improving the quality of schools designed for students. Engaging Students offers a...
Cultural Diversity and Global Media. The Mediation of Difference
Eugenia Siapera
Cultural Diversity and Global Media explores the relationship between the media and multiculturalism. Summarises and critically discusses current approaches to multiculturalism and the media from a global perspecive Explores both the theoretical...
Fine Chemicals. The Industry and the Business
Peter Pollak
Now updated – the authoritative reference on one of the most exciting and challenging areas of the modern chemical industry This highly readable and informative reference continues to take a comprehensive, in-depth view of the products, markets,...
Software Project Estimation. The Fundamentals for Providing High Quality Information to Decision Makers
Alain Abran
This book introduces theoretical concepts to explain the fundamentals of the design and evaluation of software estimation models. It provides software professionals with vital information on the best software management software out there....
Type Rules. The Designer's Guide to Professional Typography
Ilene Strizver
Type Rules!, Fourth Edition is an up-to-date, thorough introduction to the principles and practices of typography. From the fundamentals to cutting-edge applications, this edition has everything today's serious designer needs to use type...
The Copywriter's Toolkit. The Complete Guide to Strategic Advertising Copy
Margo Berman
Written from a real-world perspective by an award-winning copywriter/producer/director, this comprehensive guide is what every writer needs to create powerful, strategic ad copy. Focusing on strategy, technique, and the skills needed to write...
Applied Population and Community Ecology. The Case of Feral Pigs in Australia
Jim Hone
Part of the Zoological Society of London's Conservation Science and Practice Series, Applied Population and Community Ecology evaluates theory in population and community ecology using a case study of feral pigs, birds and plants in the high...
How to Read a Paper. The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine
Trisha Greenhalgh
How to Read a Paper describes the different types of clinical research reporting, and explains how to critically appraise the publications. The book provides the tools to find and evaluate the literature, and implement the findings in an...
How to Read a Paper. The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine
Trisha Greenhalgh
The best-selling introduction to evidence-based medicine In a clear and engaging style, How to Read a Paper demystifies evidence-based medicine and explains how to critically appraise published research and also put the findings into practice....
Next Generation Mobile Communications Ecosystem. Technology Management for Mobile Communications
Saad Asif Z.
Taking an in-depth look at the mobile communications ecosystem, this book covers the two key components, i.e., Network and End-User Devices, in detail. Within the network, the sub components of radio access network, transmission network, core...
An Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation. Techniques and Applications
Philip PhD Willmott
This book introduces the reader to the basic concepts of the generation and manipulation of synchrotron light, its interaction with matter, and the application of synchrotron light in the “classical” techniques, while including some of the most...
Engaging 'Hard to Reach' Parents. Teacher-Parent Collaboration to Promote Children's Learning
Anthony Feiler
A practical guide to establishing positive relationships with hard-to-reach parents. Includes research-based techniques for teachers on how to reach hard-to-reach parents, carers, and guardians Explores the international perspective on...
Medical Toxicology of Drug Abuse. Synthesized Chemicals and Psychoactive Plants
Donald Barceloux G.
This book provides a broad reference covering important drugs of abuse including amphetamines, opiates, and steroids. It also covers psychoactive plants such as caffeine, peyote, and psilocybin. It provides chemical structures, analytical...
Chemistry of Bioconjugates. Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications
Ravin Narain
Explores bioconjugate properties and applications of polymers, dendrimers, lipids, nanoparticles, and nanotubes Bioconjugation has enabled breakthroughs across many areas of industry and biomedicine. With its emphasis on synthesis, properties...
Organoselenium Chemistry. Synthesis and Reactions
Thomas Wirth
Selenium-based methods in synthetic chemistry have developed rapidly over the past years and are now offering highly useful tools for organic synthesis. Filling the gap for a comprehensive handbook and ready reference, this book covers all...
Reactive Intermediates in Organic Chemistry. Structure, Mechanism, and Reactions
Maya Singh Shankar
Most reactions in organic chemistry do not proceed in a single step but rather take several steps to yield the desired product. In the course of these multi-step reaction sequences, short-lived intermediates can be generated that quickly convert...
Sustainability Footprints in SMEs. Strategy and Case Studies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business
Lowellyne James
Reviews the evolution and theory of Sustainability Footprints e.g. carbon footprint and examines the critical success factors and contributions to small to medium sized enterprises (SME) growth • Assist firms in achieving sustainable growth in...
Facilitating a Collegial Department in Higher Education. Strategies for Success
Robert Cipriano E.
Written for department chairs and deans, this well-researched resource offers a practical reference for how to create and sustain a more civil and harmonious departmental culture. Filled with useful information, including relevant case law, the...
Making Chemistry Relevant. Strategies for Including All Students in a Learner-Sensitive Classroom Environment
Sharmistha Basu-Dutt
Unique new approaches for making chemistry accessible to diverse students Students' interest and achievement in academics improve dramatically when they make connections between what they are learning and the potential uses of that knowledge i n...
Social Media for Educators. Strategies and Best Practices
Tanya Joosten
Praise for Social Media for Educators «At last, a book that provides a straightforward discussion of the pedagogical reasons to use social media, and how to effectively use the tools to enhance learning experiences. A practical...
The Ironic Spectator. Solidarity in the Age of Post-Humanitarianism
Lilie Chouliaraki
WINNER of the 2015 ICA Outstanding Book Award This path-breaking book explores how solidarity towards vulnerable others is performed in our media environment. It argues that stories where famine is described through our own experience of dieting...
Three-dimensional Separated Flows Topology. Singular Points, Beam Splitters and Vortex Structures
Jean Delery
This book develops concepts and a methodology for a rational description of the organization of three-dimensional flows considering, in particular, the case where the flow is the place of separations. The descriptive analysis based on the...
Transmission Lines in Digital and Analog Electronic Systems. Signal Integrity and Crosstalk
Clayton Paul R.
In the last 30 years there have been dramatic changes in electrical technology–yet the length of the undergraduate curriculum has remained four years. Until some ten years ago, the analysis of transmission lines was a standard topic in the EE...
Nuclear Electric Power. Safety, Operation, and Control Aspects
J. Knowles Brian
Assesses the engineering of renewable sources for commercial power generation and discusses the safety, operation, and control aspects of nuclear electric power From an expert who advised the European Commission and UK government in the...
Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry for Synthesis. Rethinking the Routes to Scale-Up
Peter Harrington J.
There is a need to explain that generic versions of a drug may not be manufactured by the same process as brand-name drugs and that the different processes may have dramatically different environmental impacts. Two global forces are at odds...
