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Mehr als Sonne, Wind und Wasser. Energie f?r eine neue ?ra
Christian Synwoldt
What are the energy sources of the future and what technologies can we rely on? These are the questions that show the precarious situation our planet is in. Which is why we need solid answers – for laypeople and the scientifically-minded as well...
Licht und Materie. Eine Physikalische Beziehungsgeschichte
Oliver Morsch
Dies ist eine Beziehungsgeschichte, deren Hauptpersonen beim Sonnenbaden eine ?u?erst wichtige Rolle spielen: das Licht und die Materie. Dass Sonnenlicht unsere Haut w?rmen und br?unen kann, wissen wir. Doch Licht und Materie k?nnen noch ganz...
Chemie und Literatur. ein ungewohnlicher Flirt
Prof. Schwedt Georg
Georg Schwedts Bucher, in denen er chemische Elemente und Prozesse im Alltag aufspurt und spannende Experimente daraus entwickelt, sind Bestsellergaranten. «Chemie in der Weltliteratur» verbindet Schwedts Leidenschaft fur das Stoffliche mit der...
Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems. Effects and Responses
P. Lake Sam
Droughts are a major hazard to both natural and human-dominated environments and those, especially of long duration and high intensity, can be highly damaging and leave long-lasting effects. This book describes the climatic conditions that give...
Metal-Organic Frameworks. Design and Application
Leonard MacGillivray R.
Metal-organic frameworks represent a new class of materials that may solve the hydrogen storage problem associated with hydrogen-fueled vehicles. In this first definitive guide to metal-organic framework chemistry, author L. MacGillivray...
Schizophrenia. Current science and clinical practice
Wolfgang Gaebel
The first book in a new series from the World Psychiatric Association, Schizophrenia: current science and clinical practice presents recent information on the diagnosis, neurobiological foundations, and management of schizophrenia. It evaluates...
Cyclodextrins in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Biomedicine. Current and Future Industrial Applications
Erem Bilensoy
Cyclodextrins in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, and Biomedicine covers a wide range of knowledge on cyclodextrins, from an overview of molecular and supramolecular aspects of cyclodextrin physicochemistry, to the latest outcomes in cyclodextrin use...
Organizational Change. Creating Change Through Strategic Communication
Laurie Lewis
Organizational Change integrates major empirical, theoretical and conceptual approaches to implementing communication in organizational settings. Laurie Lewis ties together the disparate literatures in management, education, organizational...
Molecular Metal-Metal Bonds. Compounds, Synthesis, Properties
Stephen Liddle T.
Systematically covering all the latest developments in the field, this is a comprehensive and handy introduction to metal-metal bonding. The chapters follow a uniform, coherent structure for a clear overview, allowing readers easy access to the...
Umdenken!. Clevere L?sungen f?r die Energiezukunft
Christian Synwoldt
Ausgereizte oder ausgereifte Argumente?: Christian Synwoldt bietet sachliche Orientierung in einer emotional gef?hrten Energiedebatte Nat?rliche Ressourcen f?r die Energiegewinnung werden knapp – wir wissen das. Doch was tun? Sind neue...
A Resource-Based Habitat View for Conservation. Butterflies in the British Landscape
Roger L. H. Dennis
Winner of the Marsh Book of the Year Award 2012 by the British Ecological Society. In A Resource-Based Habitat View for Conservation Roger Dennis introduces a novel approach to the understanding of habitats based on resources and conditions...
Fundamentals of Ionized Gases. Basic Topics in Plasma Physics
Boris Smirnov M.
A comprehensive and readily accessible work for studying the physics of ionized gases, based on «Physics of Ionized Gases». The focus remains on fundamentals rather than on the details required for interesting but difficult applications, such as...
Physik f?r Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler. Band 2: Elektrizit?t, Optik und Wellen
Friedhelm Kuypers
Mit diesem zweibandigen Werk liegt wiederum eine erneuerte und verbesserte Auflage des bewahrten Lehrbuchs von Friedhelm Kuypers vor. Band 2 umfasst die Elektrodynamik, Optik und Wellenlehre. Unter anderem werden folgende Themen behandelt:...
Beispiele zur Bemessung nach Eurocode 2. Band 1 – Hochbau
Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein e.V.
As an introduction to building design according to Eurocode 2, the German Association for Concrete and Construction Technology is offering a collection of twelve fully calculated examples.
Doing Optimality Theory. Applying Theory to Data
John McCarthy J.
Doing Optimality Theory brings together examples and practical, detailed advice for undergraduates and graduate students working in linguistics. Given that the basic premises of Optimality Theory are markedly different from other linguistic...
Aerothermodynamics of Turbomachinery. Analysis and Design
Naixing Chen
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is now an essential and effective tool used in the design of all types of turbomachine, and this topic constitutes the main theme of this book. With over 50 years of experience in the field of aerodynamics,...
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. An introduction to Principles and Practices
Paul van der Heide
This book introduces readers interested in the field of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to the practical concepts in this field. The book first introduces the reader to the language and concepts used in this field and then demonstrates...
Construction Law. An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors
Gail Kelley
For a construction business to function properly, architects, engineers, and contractors need to understand how the various state and federal laws affect their business and how to avoid disputes and exposure to liability. This book offers a...
Essential Maths for Geoscientists. An Introduction
Paul Palmer I.
Maths for Geoscientists is an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the essential mathematics required by those students taking degree courses within the Geosciences. Clearly structured throughout, this book carefully guides the student...
Bullying Prevention for Schools. A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Successful Anti-Bullying Program
Allan Beane L.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Successful ANTI-BullyING Program Bullying can be found in every school system, school, and classroom. It is destructive to the well-being of students, creates unsafe schools, and impacts learning. School...
Implant Restorations. A Step-by-Step Guide
Carl Drago
Implant Restorations: A Step-by-Step Guide, Third Edition offers clinicians a practical, step-by-step approach to treatment planning and restoring dental implants. This highly illustrated, case-based book demonstrates how to treat the most...
Foreign Exchange Option Pricing. A Practitioner's Guide
Iain Clark J.
This book covers foreign exchange options from the point of view of the finance practitioner. It contains everything a quant or trader working in a bank or hedge fund would need to know about the mathematics of foreign exchange—not just the...
Soil Water Measurement. A Practical Handbook
J. Cooper David
This book is written for all those involved in measurement of soil water phenomena, whether they be environmental scientists, field technicians, agronomists, meteorologists, hydrogeologists, foresters, physical geographers, civil or water...
Writing Chemistry Patents and Intellectual Property. A Practical Guide
Francis Waller J.
Understanding intellectual property, safeguarding your ideas Intellectual property is constantly at risk, and the protection of chemical science and technology through the patenting process allows individuals and companies to protect their hard...
Construction Management for Industrial Projects. A Modular Guide for Project Managers
Mohamed El-Reedy A.
This book presents techniques for effective and successful project management across all phases of the project, covering all of the management tools and leadership skills for any industrial project. It presents advanced modern tools for use by...
Management and Organization Theory. A Jossey-Bass Reader
Jeffrey Miles A.
Management and Organization Theory offers a summary and analysis of the 40 most popular, researched, and applied management and organization theories. This important resource includes key instruments used to measure variables in each theory and...
Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Handbook. A Guide to Good Industry Practices
Nicholas Cheremisinoff P.
This handy volume is a ready “go to” reference for the chemical engineer, plant manager, process engineer, or chemist working in industrial settings where dust explosions could be a concern, such as the process industries, coal industry, metal...
Early Earth Systems. A Geochemical Approach
Hugh Rollinson R.
Early Earth Systems provides a complete history of the Earth from its beginnings to the end of the Archaean. This journey through the Earth's early history begins with the Earth's origin, then examines the evolution of the mantle, the origin of...
Electron Flow in Organic Chemistry. A Decision-Based Guide to Organic Mechanisms
Paul Scudder H.
Sets forth the analytical tools needed to solve key problems in organic chemistry With its acclaimed decision-based approach, Electron Flow in Organic Chemistry enables readers to develop the essential critical thinking skills needed to analyze...
Excel for Chemists. A Comprehensive Guide
E. Billo Joseph
Reviews from previous editions: «Excel for Chemists should be part of any academic library offering courses and programs in Chemistry.» —Choice «I highly recommend the book; treat yourself to it; assign it to a class; give it as a gift.» —The...
Self-Assembled Supramolecular Architectures. Lyotropic Liquid Crystals
Nissim Garti
This book will describe fundamentals and recent developments in the area of Self-Assembled Supramolecular Architecture and their relevance to the understanding of the functionality of membranes as delivery systems for active ingredients. As the...
Chemical Process Simplification. Improving Productivity and Sustainability
Girish Malhotra K.
While emphasizing conservation and sustainable strategies, this book provides steps to improve the manufacturing technologies used in creating products. By simplifying the chemistry, process development, manufacturing practices and processes,...
Dignity in Adversity. Human Rights in Troubled Times
Seyla Benhabib
The language of human rights has become the public vocabulary of our contemporary world. Ironically, as the political influence of human rights has grown, their philosophical justification has become ever more controversial. Building on a theory...
ICP Emissionsspektrometrie f?r Praktiker. Grundlagen, Methodenentwicklung, Anwendungsbeispiele
Joachim N?lte
Das Basis-Know-how fur richtige ICP-OES-Analytik! Erstmalig ist eine deutschsprachige, leicht verstandliche und anwenderorientierte Einfuhrung in die ICP-Emissionspektrometrie verfugbar. Sie umfa?t die praxisrelevanten Grundlagen,...
Wissen macht schlau. Grosse Themen leicht erz?hlt
Wilfried Lindenzweig H.
Klimawandel, Finanzkrise oder mogliche Nebenwirkungen von Medikamenten – es scheint in unserer modernen Zeit immer schwieriger zu werden, den Durchblick zu behalten, Zusammenhange zu verstehen oder Risiken einschatzen zu konnen. Wilfried H....
Allgemeine Chemie. F?r Biochemiker Lebenswissenschaftler, Mediziner, Pharmazeuten...
Olaf Kuhl
Kompakt und >verdammt clever< auf den Punkt gebracht – so gelingt mit diesem klar strukturierten Lehrbuch der optimale Einstieg in die Grundlagen der Chemie. Nicht nur fur angehende Chemiker, Biochemiker und Chemieingenieure, sondern auch fur...
Organized Organic Ultrathin Films. Fundamentals and Applications
Katsuhiko Ariga
This handy reference is the first comprehensive book covering both fundamentals and recent developments in the field with an emphasis on nanotechnology. Written by a highly regarded author in the field, the book details state-of-the-art...
Encyclopedia of Polymer Blends, Volume 1. Fundamentals
Avraam Isayev I.
A complete and timely overview of the topic, this volume of the encyclopedia imparts knowledge of fundamental principles of polymer blends. Each article is uniformly structured for easy navigation, containing the latest research & development...
Self-Healing Polymers. From Principles to Applications
Wolfgang Binder H.
Self-healing is a well-known phenomenon in nature: a broken bone merges after some time and if skin is damaged, the wound will stop bleeding and heals again. This concept can be mimicked in order to create polymeric materials with the ability to...
Superconductivity in Nanowires. Fabrication and Quantum Transport
Alexey Bezryadin
The importance and actuality of nanotechnology is unabated and will be for years to come. A main challenge is to understand the various properties of certain nanostructures, and how to generate structures with specific properties for use in...
Construction Claims and Responses. Effective Writing and Presentation
Andy Hewitt
Featuring a Foreword by Roger Knowles FRICS, FCIArb, FQSi, Barrister The book discusses the different types of claim common to construction contracts and presents a step-by-step guide which demonstrates the process of building up the submission...
Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Conversion Processes. Economic, Technical, and Renewable Comparisons
Gary Young C.
A technical and economic review of emerging waste disposal technologies Intended for a wide audience ranging from engineers and academics to decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Conversion...
Darwins Traum. Die Entstehung des menschlichen Bewusstseins
Adolf Heschl
Nach seinem erfolgreichen Werk «Das intelligente Genom» befasst sich Adolf Heschl in seinem neuen Buch mit der Entstehung des Bewusstseins wahrend der Evolutionsgeschichte. Unterhaltsam und leicht zuganglich geschrieben wartet der Autor nicht...
A Private Sphere. Democracy in a Digital Age
Zizi Papacharissi A.
Online technologies excite the public imagination with narratives of democratization. The Internet is a political medium, borne of democracy, but is it democratizing? Late modern democracies are characterized by civic apathy, public skepticism,...
Venture Capital Valuation. Case Studies and Methodology
Lorenzo Carver
Real-world case studies clarify valuation principles to help readers maximize returns When founders, VCs, angels, attorneys, CFOs, CEOs, and employees don't understand the true meanings of «value» and «valuation,» they end up losing money—lots...
Industrial Ion Sources. Broadbeam Gridless Ion Source Technology
Viacheslav Zhurin V.
Due to the large number of uses of ion sources in academia and industry, those who utilize these sources need up to date and coherent information to keep themselves abreast of developments and options, and to chose ideal solutions for quality...
Marine Microbiology. Bioactive Compounds and Biotechnological Applications
Se-Kwon Kim
Deliberately breaking with the classical biology-centered description of marine organisms and their products, this reference emphasizes microbial technology over basic biology, setting it apart from its predecessors. As such, it systematically...
Extractive Metallurgy 1. Basic Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Alain Vignes
This book is dedicated to the processes of mineral transformation, recycling and reclamation of metals, for the purpose of turning metals and alloys into a liquid state ready for pouring. Even though «process metallurgy» is one of the oldest...
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders. A Lifespan Perspective
Donald Gallo P.
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective is the first book of its kind to provide authoritative information for medical and mental health professionals on how to properly evaluate and diagnose autism spectrum disorders in...
Research Ethics for Scientists. A Companion for Students
C. Neal Stewart, Jr.
Research Ethics for Scientists is about best practices in all the major areas of research management and practice that are common to scientific researchers, especially those in academia. Aimed towards the younger scientist, the book critically...
