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Annual Plant Reviews, The Plant Hormone Ethylene
Michael McManus T.
The plant hormone ethylene is one of the most important, being one of the first chemicals to be determined as a naturally-occurring growth regulator and influencer of plant development. It was also the first hormone for which significant...
Discovering Chemistry With Natural Bond Orbitals
Frank Weinhold
This book explores chemical bonds, their intrinsic energies, and the corresponding dissociation energies which are relevant in reactivity problems. It offers the first book on conceptual quantum chemistry, a key area for understanding chemical...
Introduction to Enzyme and Coenzyme Chemistry
T. D. H. Bugg
Enzymes are giant macromolecules which catalyse biochemical reactions. They are remarkable in many ways. Their three-dimensional structures are highly complex, yet they are formed by spontaneous folding of a linear polypeptide chain. Their...
Comparative Pathophysiology and Toxicology of Cyclooxygenases
Zaher Radi A.
The first thorough review of cyclooxygenase inhibitors, including their toxicity mechanisms and toxicopathological risks Cyclooxygenases (COXs) are enzymes responsible for the formation of an important class of biological mediators called...
Acquisition and Performance of Sports Skills
Terry McMorris
An extensive update of a successful textbook on skill acquisition for sport students. Praised for its clarity of writing style and presentation the new edition will be an essential buy for those needing a practical, sport-focused introduction to...
The Stochastic Perturbation Method for Computational Mechanics
Marcin Kaminski
Probabilistic analysis is increasing in popularity and importance within engineering and the applied sciences. However, the stochastic perturbation technique is a fairly recent development and therefore remains as yet unknown to many students,...
Condensed-Phase Molecular Spectroscopy and Photophysics
Anne Kelley Myers
An introduction to one of the fundamental tools in chemical research—spectroscopy and photophysics in condensed-phase and extended systems A great deal of modern research in chemistry and materials science involves the interaction of radiation...
Surgical Essentials of Immediate Implant Dentistry
Jay Beagle R.
Surgical Essentials of Immediate Implant Dentistry provides a definitive text on this important treatment modality. Assisting readers to make sense of the various clinical techniques and protocols, Beagle discusses the available underlying...
Kirk-Othmer Chemical Technology of Cosmetics
Kirk-Othmer
Educating professionals and students about the chemistry, formulation technology, and related regulatory aspects of cosmetics and perfume Cosmetics and perfume comprise a multibillion-dollar global industry. Kirk-Othmer Chemical Technology of...
Upstream Industrial Biotechnology, 2 Volume Set
Michael Flickinger C.
Biotechnology represents a major area of research focus, and many universities are developing academic programs in the field. This guide to biomanufacturing contains carefully selected articles from Wiley's Encyclopedia of Industrial...
Sustainable Carbon Materials from Hydrothermal Processes
Maria-Magdalena Titirici
The production of low cost and environmentally friendly high performing carbon materials is crucial for a sustainable future. Sustainable Carbon Materials from Hydrothermal Processes describes a sustainable and alternative technique to produce...
Transition-Metal-Mediated Aromatic Ring Construction
Ken Tanaka
State-of-the-science methods, synthetic routes, and strategies to construct aromatic rings The development of new reactions for the synthesis of aromatic compounds is a highly active research area in organic synthesis, providing new functional...
Analytical and Numerical Methods for Vibration Analyses
Jong-Shyong Wu
Illustrates theories and associated mathematical expressions with numerical examples using various methods, leading to exact solutions, more accurate results, and more computationally efficient techniques This book presents the derivations of...
Electromagnetic Simulation Using the FDTD Method
Dennis Sullivan M.
A straightforward, easy-to-read introduction to the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) is one of the primary computational electrodynamics modeling techniques available. Since it is a time-domain...
Solid State Chemistry and its Applications
Anthony West R.
Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, 2nd Edition: Student Edition is an extensive update and sequel to the bestselling textbook Basic Solid State Chemistry, the classic text for undergraduate teaching in solid state chemistry worldwide....
Wiley's English-Spanish Spanish-English Chemistry Dictionary
Steven Kaplan M.
This Dictionary provides over 75,000 entries covering all areas of chemistry, such as Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Nanochemistry, plus relevant terms in related spheres of expertise. In order to prepare this Second Edition,...
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...
