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Urban School Leadership
Tom Payzant
This important book, written by educational expert and urban school leader, Tom Payzant, offers a realistic understanding of what urban school leadership looks like from the inside. Payzant shares his first-hand knowledge of the unique...
Condensed Matter Physics
Michael Marder P.
Now updated—the leading single-volume introduction to solid state and soft condensed matter physics This Second Edition of the unified treatment of condensed matter physics keeps the best of the first, providing a basic foundation in the subject...
Simply Digital Photography
Rob Sheppard
If you are serious about digital photography, then this clear, concise guide is the ideal companion for fast and efficient learning. Simply Digital Photography offers techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and...
Tales from Facebook
Daniel Miller
Facebook is now used by nearly 500 million people throughout the world, many of whom spend several hours a day on this site. Once the preserve of youth, the largest increase in usage today is amongst the older sections of the population. Yet...
The Pragmatic Turn
Richard Bernstein J.
In this major new work, Richard J. Bernstein argues that many of the most important themes in philosophy during the past one hundred and fifty years are variations and developments of ideas that were prominent in the classical American...
Inorganic Syntheses
Thomas Rauchfuss
The Inorganic Syntheses series provides all users of inorganic substances with detailed and foolproof procedures for the preparation of important and timely compounds. Includes complete, up-to-date procedures involving important inorganic...
Computational Photonics
Salah Obayya
This book explores the state-of-the art in computational modelling techniques for photonic devices In this book, the author provides a comprehensive coverage of modern numerical modelling techniques for designing photonic devices for use in...
Tumor Microenvironment
Dietmar Siemann W.
The microenvironment in which a tumor originates plays a critical role in its initiation and progression. Tumor Microenvironment reviews the importance of tumor microenvironment in cancer management. Particular emphasis is placed on discussing...
Computational Dynamics
Ahmed Shabana A.
Computational Dynamics, 3rd edition, thoroughly revised and updated, provides logical coverage of both theory and numerical computation techniques for practical applications. The author introduces students to this advanced topic covering the...
Ubiquitous Photography
Martin Hand
The rise of digital photography and imaging has transformed the landscape of visual communication and culture. Events, activities, moments, objects, and people are ‘captured' and distributed as images on an unprecedented scale. Many of these are...
Sloterdijk Now
Stuart Elden
Peter Sloterdijk is one of the most challenging and contentious thinkers currently working within the European tradition. This is the first collection devoted to his work for English-language audiences and will act as an introduction to his...
Plastics and Sustainability. Towards a Peaceful Coexistence between Bio-based and Fossil Fuel-based Plastics
Michael Tolinski
Clearly lays out the issues related to plastics' effects on the environment, while also serving as a practical, non-academic guide for making sustainability decisions about plastics recycling and the newest bio-based plastics Company managers,...
Academic Leadership Day by Day. Small Steps That Lead to Great Success
Jeffrey L. Buller
It can seem at times as though all of academic administration today is focused only on the need for continual change and the endless pursuit of «the big idea.» But most academic leaders, from department chairs and program directors through...
The LTE-Advanced Deployment Handbook. The Planning Guidelines for the Fourth Generation Networks
Jyrki T. J. Penttinen
LTE-Advanced is the new Global standard which is expected to create a foundation for the future wireless broadband services. The standard incorporates all the latest technologies recently developed in the field of wireless communications....
Bioinformatics and Biomarker Discovery. Omic Data Analysis for Personalized Medicine
Francisco Azuaje
This book is designed to introduce biologists, clinicians and computational researchers to fundamental data analysis principles, techniques and tools for supporting the discovery of biomarkers and the implementation of diagnostic/prognostic...
Proteomics of Biological Systems. Protein Phosphorylation Using Mass Spectrometry Techniques
Bryan Ham M.
Phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate (PO4) group to a protein or other organic molecule. Phosphorylation activates or deactivates many protein enzymes, causing or preventing the mechanisms of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. This...
Who Owns You? Science, Innovation, and the Gene Patent Wars
David Koepsell
The 2nd Edition of Who Owns You, David Koepsell’s widely acclaimed exploration of the philosophical and legal problems of patenting human genes, is updated to reflect the most recent changes to the cultural and legal climate relating to the...
Albert Einstein: Akademie-Vortr?ge. Sitzungsberichte der Preu?ischen Akademie der Wissenschaften 1914 - 1932
Dieter Simon
Der vorliegende Band enthalt in Faksimiledruck 47 der von Albert Einstein zwischen 1914 und 1932 in den Sitzungen der Preu?ischen Akademie der Wissenschaften gehaltenen Vortrage, die der Berlin-Brandenburgischen Akademie der Wissenschaften als...
Regulated Bioanalytical Laboratories. Technical and Regulatory Aspects from Global Perspectives
Michael Zhou
This book provides useful information for bioanalytical / analytical scientists, analysts, quality assurance managers, and all personnel in bioanalytical laboratories through all aspects of bioanalytical technical and regulatory perspectives...
Die Invasion der Waschb?ren. und andere Expeditionen in die wilde Natur
Michael Gro?
Bald leben mehr als eine Million (!) Waschbaren in unseren Waldern und nicht nur da ? sie kommen uns auch in den Stadten >besuchen<. Die putzigen Kerlchen konnen nichts dafur, denn wir sind an ihrer Verbreitung Schuld, da wir das okologische...
Free Space Optical Networks for Ultra-Broad Band Services
Stamatios Kartalopoulos V.
This book provides a comprehensive description of an optical communications technology known as free space optical—a next-generation communications network that uses optical signals through the atmosphere instead of fiber, RF, or microwaves....
Rotating Thermal Flows in Natural and Industrial Processes
Marcello Lappa
Rotating Thermal Flows in Natural and Industrial Processes provides the reader with a systematic description of the different types of thermal convection and flow instabilities in rotating systems, as present in materials, crystal growth,...
Diversity and Non-integer Differentiation for System Dynamics
Alain Oustaloup
Based on a structured approach to diversity, notably inspired by various forms of diversity of natural origins, Diversity and Non-integer Derivation Applied to System Dynamics provides a study framework to the introduction of the non-integer...
Medical Imaging Based on Magnetic Fields and Ultrasounds
Herv? Fanet
This book describes the different principles and equipment used in medical imaging. The importance of medical imaging for diagnostics is rapidly increasing. A good working knowledge of all the different possible physical principles involved in...
Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control
Thor Fossen I.
The technology of hydrodynamic modeling and marine craft motion control systems has progressed greatly in recent years. This timely survey includes the latest tools for analysis and design of advanced guidance, navigation and control systems and...
Annual Plant Reviews, Molecular Aspects of Plant Disease Resistance
Jane Parker
Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 34 Molecular Aspects of Plant Disease Resistance Edited by Jane Parker In recent years, our understanding of the mechanisms involved in plant resistance to disease has seen major advances. This important new volume...
Principles of Linguistic Change, Cognitive and Cultural Factors
William Labov
Written by the world-renowned pioneer in the field of modern sociolinguistics, this volume examines the cognitive and cultural factors responsible for linguistic change, tracing the life history of these developments, from triggering events to...
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins in Organic Chemistry, Building Blocks, Catalysis and Coupling Chemistry
Andrew Hughes B.
This is the third of five books in the Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins in Organic Synthesis series. Closing a gap in the literature, this is the only series to cover this important topic in organic and biochemistry. Drawing upon the combined...
Electron and Proton Kinetics and Dynamics in Flaring Atmospheres
Valentina Zharkova
This timely book presents new research results on high-energy particle physics related to solar flares, covering the theory and applications of the reconnection process in a clear and comprehensible way. It investigates particle kinetics and...
Dispersion of Powders in Liquids and Stabilization of Suspensions
Tharwat Tadros F.
Teaching the fundamental knowledge required for successful dispersion of powders in a liquid, this book covers a host of topics – from recent advances to industrial applications. In 15 chapters it supports formulation chemists in preparing a...
Digital Futures for Cultural and Media Studies
John Hartley
An ambitious rendering of the digital future from a pioneer of media and cultural studies, a wise and witty take on a changing field, and our orientation to it Investigates the uses of multimedia by creative and productive citizen-consumers to...
Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects
David Prutchi
Build an intuitive understanding of the principles behind quantum mechanics through practical construction and replication of original experiments With easy-to-acquire, low-cost materials and basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry,...
Patent Strategy for Researchers and Research Managers
H. Knight Jackson
As individuals and companies realise the importance of their inventions, issues surrounding patent laws and practices are taking centre stage around the world. Patent Strategy introduces researchers to patent applications and patent portfolios....
Solutions Manual to accompany Ordinary Differential Equations
Michael Greenberg D.
Features a balance between theory, proofs, and examples and provides applications across diverse fields of study Ordinary Differential Equations presents a thorough discussion of first-order differential equations and progresses to equations of...
Plant Transposons and Genome Dynamics in Evolution
Nina Fedoroff V.
The transposable genetic elements, or transposons, as they are now known, have had a tumultuous history. Discovered in the mid-20th century by Barbara McClintock, they were initially received with puzzlement. When their genomic abundance began...
Proteomic Applications in Cancer Detection and Discovery
Timothy Veenstra D.
Helps researchers in proteomics and oncology work together to understand, prevent, and cure cancer Proteomic data is increasingly important to understanding the origin and progression of cancer; however, most oncologic researchers who depend on...
Roll-to-Roll Vacuum Deposition of Barrier Coatings
Charles Bishop A.
It is intended that the book will be a practical guide to provide any reader with the basic information to help them understand what is necessary in order to produce a good barrier coated web or to improve the quality of any existing barrier...
Raman Spectroscopy and its Application in Nanostructures
Shu-Lin Zhang
Raman Spectroscopy and its Application in Nanostructures is an original and timely contribution to a very active area of physics and materials science research. This book presents the theoretical and experimental phenomena of Raman spectroscopy,...
A Petroleum Geologist's Guide to Seismic Reflection
William Ashcroft
This book is written for advanced earth science students, geologists, petroleum engineers and others who want to get quickly ‘up to speed’ on the interpretation of reflection seismic data. It is a development of material given to students on the...
Laser Imaging and Manipulation in Cell Biology
Francesco Pavone S.
Here, the editor has gathered a team of international experts to present the latest advances in the field of laser imaging and manipulation techniques. The result is broad coverage of the interactions with biological samples to perform novel...
Lipids and Cellular Membranes in Amyloid Diseases
Raz Jelinek
Addressing one of the biggest riddles in current molecular cell biology, this ground-breaking monograph builds the case for the crucial involvement of lipids and membranes in the formation of amyloid deposits. Tying together recent knowledge...
Principles and Applications of Lithium Secondary Batteries
Jung-Ki Park
Lithium secondary batteries have been key to mobile electronics since 1990. Large-format batteries typically for electric vehicles and energy storage systems are attracting much attention due to current energy and environmental issues. Lithium...
The Future of the Chemical Industry by 2050
Rafael Valencia Cayuela
Discussing the technological supremacy of the chemical industry, including pharmaceuticals, and how it will adopt a leading position to solve some of the largest global challenges humans have even seen, this book details how the industry will...
Pitfalls and Errors of HPLC in Pictures
Veronika Meyer R.
The third edition of this popular problem-solving guide for this widely-used method includes eleven completely new examples and several updated ones, adding up to 100 contributions about pitfalls and errors in HPLC. Each example is presented on...
Patente, Marken, Design von A bis Z
Volker Munch
Patentrecht, Markenrecht und Designschutz bilden einen Bereich, der standigem Wandel unterworfen ist. Selbst fur Spezialisten ist es zur Herausforderung geworden, Rechte und Forschungsergebnisse zu schutzen in einem internationalen Umfeld, das...
Vom NMR-Spektrum zur Strukturformel organischer Verbindungen
Eberhard Breitmaier
Jetzt in der dritten, uberarbeiteten, erweiterten, deutschsprachigen Auflage! Dieses NMR-Lehrbuch bietet dem Leser eine praxisnahe Hilfe bei der Ubersetzung von NMR-Spektren in die Struktur organischer Verbindungen. Nach einer sehr kurzen...
What's Wrong with Climate Politics and How to Fix It
Paul Harris G.
Governments have failed to stem global emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases causing climate change. Indeed, climate-changing pollution is increasing globally, and will do so for decades to come without far more aggressive...
Understanding Geometric Algebra for Electromagnetic Theory
John Arthur W.
This book aims to disseminate geometric algebra as a straightforward mathematical tool set for working with and understanding classical electromagnetic theory. It's target readership is anyone who has some knowledge of electromagnetic theory,...
Advances in Enzymology and Related Areas of Molecular Biology
Eric Toone J.
This book covers important advances in enzymology, explaining the behavior of enzymes and how they can be utilized to develop novel drugs, synthesize known and novel compounds, and understand evolutionary processes. Advances in Enzymology...
The AH Receptor in Biology and Toxicology
Raimo Pohjanvirta
This book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and its unique dual role in toxicology and biology. The coverage includes epigenetic mechanisms, gene expression, reproductive and developmental...
