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Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics
Ian Smith
The 9th edition maintains the content on all soil mechanics subject areas – groundwater flow, soil physical properties, stresses, shear strength, consolidation and settlement, slope stability, retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations,...
Application of Nanotechnology in Water Research
Ajay Mishra Kumar
Details the water research applications of nanotechnology in various areas including environmental science, remediation, membranes, nanomaterials, and water treatment At the nano size, materials often take on unique and sometimes unexpected...
Aberration-Corrected Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy
Rik Brydson
The book is concerned with the theory, background, and practical use of transmission electron microscopes with lens correctors that can correct the effects of spherical aberration. The book also covers a comparison with aberration correction in...
Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences
Professor Caers Jef
Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences highlights the various issues, techniques and practical modeling tools available for modeling the uncertainty of complex Earth systems and the impact that it has on practical situations. The aim of the...
Chemistry and Technology of Flavours and Fragrances
David Rowe
Modern flavours and fragrances are complex formulated products, containing blends of aroma compounds with auxiliary materials, enabling desirable flavours or fragrances to be added to a huge range of products. From the identification and...
A Companion to Contemporary Art Since 1945
Amelia Jones
A Companion to Contemporary Art is a major survey covering the major works and movements, the most important theoretical developments, and the historical, social, political, and aesthetic issues in contemporary art since 1945, primarily in the...
Cellular Physiology of Nerve and Muscle
Gary Matthews G.
Cellular Physiology of Nerve and Muscle, Fourth Edition offers a state of the art introduction to the basic physical, electrical and chemical principles central to the function of nerve and muscle cells. The text begins with an overview of the...
Modern Hydrology and Sustainable Water Development
S. Gupta K.
The material of this book will derive its scientific under-pinning from basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, engineering, soil science, and related disciplines and will provide sufficient breadth and depth of...
Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Human Evolution
Bernard Wood
This comprehensive A to Z encyclopedia provides extensive coverage of important scientific terms related to improving our understanding of how we evolved. Specifically, the 5,000 entries in this two-volume set cover evidence and methods used to...
The British and Irish Short Story Handbook
David Malcolm
The British and Irish Short Story Handbook guides readers through the development of the short story and the unique critical issues involved in discussions of short fiction. It includes a wide-ranging analysis of non-canonical and non-realist...
1 and 2 Thessalonians Through the Centuries
Anthony Thiselton C.
This unique commentary on Paul’s early letters by an outstanding New Testament specialist, provides a broad range of original perspectives of how people have interpreted, and been influenced by, Paul’s first two letters. Addresses questions...
Critical Behavior of Non-Ideal Systems
Dmitry Ivanov Yu.
This comprehensive systematic overview covers the static and dynamic critical phenomena of real, non-ideal fluids in the nearest vicinity of the critical point, offers new approaches and presents research results on the highest level. Including...
Cluster Processes in Gases and Plasmas
Boris Smirnov M.
This reference on cluster physics in materials science draws upon the author's unrivalled experience in plasma science. He covers in detail electromagnetic effects, cluster motion and growth, as well as aerosols, providing the knowledge...
Modern Methods of Crystal Structure Prediction
Artem Oganov R.
Gathering leading specialists in the field of structure prediction, this book provides a unique view of this complex and rapidly developing field, reflecting the numerous viewpoints of the different authors. A summary of the major achievements...
Experimente rund ums Kochen, Braten, Backen
Prof. Schwedt Georg
Die K?che – ein chemisches Laboratorium? In der neuen Auflage des Erfolgstitels von Georg Schwedt wird das Kochen, Braten und Backen aus ungewohnter Perspektive unter die Lupe genommen. Die Abl?ufe in der K?che beschr?nken sich nicht nur auf...
Basic Concepts of X-Ray Diffraction
Emil Zolotoyabko
Authored by a university professor deeply involved in X-ray diffraction-related research, this textbook is based on his lectures given to graduate students for more than 20 years. It adopts a well-balanced approach, describing basic concepts and...
Social Movements in Global Politics
David West
Social Movements in Global Politics is a timely new account of the unconventional, ‘extra-institutional’ activities of social movements. In the face of impending global crises and stubborn conflicts, a conventional view of politics risks leaving...
Radio in the Digital Age
Andrew Dubber
Radio’s influence can be found in almost every corner of new media. Radio in the Digital Age assesses a medium that has not only survived the challenges of a new technological age but indeed has extended its reach. This is not a book about...
Will the Middle East Implode?
Mohammed Ayoob
The Middle East has long been fraught with tension and volatility. However, the recent Arab uprisings have intensified instability, turning this 'hot-spot' into a veritable tinderbox whose potential for implosion has far-reaching regional and...
Electrochemical Aspects of Ionic Liquids
Hiroyuki Ohno
The second edition is based on the original book, which has been revised, updated and expanded in order to cover the latest information on this rapidly growing field. The book begins with a description of general and electrochemical properties...
Nonlinear Effects in Optical Fibers
Mario Ferreira F.
This book will provide insight into the principles and applications of nonlinear effects in fibers for students, researchers, and developers who have a basic understanding of electromagnetic theory under their belts. It will explore the physics,...
Fiesers' Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Volume 26
Tse-lok Ho
The highly successful Fieser & Fieser series has provided several generations of professional chemists and students with an up-to-date survey of the reagent literature. Reagents are listed in alphabetical order by common name, and the brief...
Solutions Manual for Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
Felix Carroll A.
Helps to develop new perspectives and a deeper understanding of organic chemistry Instructors and students alike have praised Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry because it motivates readers to think about organic...
Digital Signal Processing Using MATLAB for Students and Researchers
John Leis W.
Quickly Engages in Applying Algorithmic Techniques to Solve Practical Signal Processing Problems With its active, hands-on learning approach, this text enables readers to master the underlying principles of digital signal processing and its many...
Time Management for Department Chairs
Christian Hansen K.
Department chairs who have asked themselves the question 'Who knows where the time goes' should ask Christian Hansen for the answer. His book, Time Management for Department Chairs, will help chairs maximize the investment of their most...
Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 35
Jules Janick
Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base;...
The Handbook of Gender, Sex and Media
Karen Ross
The Handbook of Gender, Sex and Media offers original insights into the complex set of relations which exist between gender, sex, sexualities and the media, and in doing so, showcases new research at the forefront of media and communication...
Mathematical Methods for Physical and Analytical Chemistry
David Goodson Z.
Mathematical Methods for Physical and Analytical Chemistry presents mathematical and statistical methods to students of chemistry at the intermediate, post-calculus level. The content includes a review of general calculus; a review of numerical...
Non-Gaussian Statistical Communication Theory
David Middleton
The book is based on the observation that communication is the central operation of discovery in all the sciences. In its «active mode» we use it to «interrogate» the physical world, sending appropriate «signals» and receiving nature's «reply»....
Introduction to Surface Engineering and Functionally Engineered Materials
Peter Martin
This book provides a clear and understandable text for users and developers of advanced engineered materials, particularly in the area of thin films, and addresses fundamentals of modifying the optical, electrical, photo-electric, triboligical,...
Computer, Network, Software, and Hardware Engineering with Applications
Norman Schneidewind F.
There are many books on computers, networks, and software engineering but none that integrate the three with applications. Integration is important because, increasingly, software dominates the performance, reliability, maintainability, and...
The Physical Chemist's Toolbox
Robert Metzger M.
The working tools of the physical sciences, expertly organized into one volume Covering the basic concepts and working tools in the physical sciences, this reference is a unique, indispensable guide for students and researchers in chemistry,...
Digital Signal Processing and Applications with the OMAP - L138 eXperimenter
Donald Reay S.
Teaches digital signal processing concepts via hands-on examples The OMAP-L138 eXperimenter is the latest inexpensive DSP development system to be adopted by the Texas Instruments University Program. The OMAP-L138 processor contains both ARM and...
200 Contractual Problems and their Solutions
J. Knowles Roger
This book examines 200 contractual problems which regularly arise on building and engineering projects and provides a detailed explanation of their solutions, citing standard contract conditions and key parts of legal judgements as authority. A...
A Guide to the Economic Removal of Metals from Aqueous Solutions
Yogesh Sharma C.
Water pollution is topic of immense and common concern throughout the world. This book presents the results and data from research and adsorption experiments carried out on the removal of nickel and chromium (as well as other metals) from...
Language Teaching Research and Language Pedagogy
Rod Ellis
This book examines current research centered on the second language classroom and the implications of this research for both the teaching and learning of foreign languages. It offers illuminating insights into the important relationship between...
Trace Metals in Aquatic Systems
Robert Mason P.
This book provides a detailed examination of the concentration, form and cycling of trace metals and metalloids through the aquatic biosphere, and has sections dealing with the atmosphere, the ocean, lakes and rivers. It discusses exchanges at...
Cell and Molecular Biology and Imaging of Stem Cells
Heide Schatten
Cell and Molecular Biology and Imaging of Stem Cells features original and review articles written by experts who have made significant contributions to stem cell biology and imaging. Chapters cover a broad spectrum of aspects of the field,...
Internal Reflection and ATR Spectroscopy
Milan Milosevic
Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) Spectroscopy is now the most frequently used sampling technique for infrared spectroscopy. This book fully explains the theory and practice of this method. Offers introduction and history of ATR before...
Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding
George Acquaah
To respond to the increasing need to feed the world's population as well as an ever greater demand for a balanced and healthy diet there is a continuing need to produce improved new cultivars or varieties of plants, particularly crop plants. The...
A Companion to Creative Writing
Graeme Harper
A Companion to Creative Writing comprehensively considers key aspects of the practice, profession and culture of creative writing in the contemporary world. The most comprehensive collection specifically relating to the practices and cultural...
The Future for Creative Writing
Graeme Harper
This is a compelling look at the current state and future direction of creative writing by a preeminent scholar in the field. Explores the practice of creative writing, its place in the world, and its impact on individuals and communities...
The Handbook of Communication and Corporate Reputation
Craig Carroll E.
With the latest insights from the world of communication studies into the nature of corporate reputation, this new addition to Wiley-Blackwell’s series of handbooks on communication and media reflects the growing visibility of large businesses’...
Wiley-Blackwell Student Dictionary of Human Evolution
Bernard Wood
Not so long ago, all a student studying human evolution needed was a familiarity with the relatively sparse fossil record and what limited information there was about the context of the sites, a basic knowledge of gross anatomy and archeology,...
Satellite Communications Payload and System
Teresa Braun M.
This is the first book primarily about the satellite payload of satellite communications systems. It represents a unique combination of practical systems engineering and communications theory. It tells about the satellites in geostationary and...
Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products
Ari M. P. Koskinen
Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products, 2nd Edition introduces students to this rapidly growing field of organic chemistry. The initial chapters present the foundations of asymmetric synthesis, including the theory and applications of...
Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 36
Jules Janick
Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base;...
The Elements of Continuum Biomechanics
Marcelo Epstein
An appealing and engaging introduction to Continuum Mechanics in Biosciences This book presents the elements of Continuum Mechanics to people interested in applications to biological systems. It is divided into two parts, the first of which...
Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Margaret Campbell L.
Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for...
Natural Products in Chemical Biology
Natanya Civjan
Based on the award winning Wiley Encyclopedia of Chemical Biology, this book provides a general overview of the unique features of the small molecules referred to as «natural products», explores how this traditionally organic chemistry-based...
