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High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites 8
Zhang Litong
This proceedings contains 78 papers from the 8th International Conference on High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites, held September 22-26, 2013 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Chapters include: Ceramic Genome, Computational Modeling, and Design...
Nanocomposites. In Situ Synthesis of Polymer-Embedded Nanostructures
Nicolais Luigi
A Step-by-step guide to the synthesis and characterization of metal-polymer nanocomposites Polymer nanocomposites, polymers that are reinforced with nano-sized particles, provide enhanced mechanical, thermal, electrical, and barrier properties....
Ceramics Science and Technology, Volume 3. Synthesis and Processing
Chen I-Wei
Although ceramics have been known to mankind literally for millennia, research has never ceased. Apart from the classic uses as a bulk material in pottery, construction, and decoration, the latter half of the twentieth century saw an explosive...
Assessment Clear and Simple. A Practical Guide for Institutions, Departments, and General Education
Banta Trudy W.
The first edition of Assessment Clear and Simple quickly became the essential go-to guide for anyone who participates in the assessment process in higher education. With the increased pressure to perform assessment to demonstrate accountability,...
Philosophy of Technology. The Technological Condition: An Anthology
Scharff Robert C.
The new edition of this authoritative introduction to the philosophy of technology includes recent developments in the subject, while retaining the range and depth of its selection of seminal contributions and its much-admired editorial...
Structural Glasses and Supercooled Liquids. Theory, Experiment, and Applications
Lubchenko Vassiliy
With contributions from 24 global experts in diverse fields, and edited by world-recognized leaders in physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysics, Structural Glasses and Supercooled Liquids: Theory, Experiment, and Applications presents...
Advances in Inorganic Phosphate Materials
Belharouak Ilias
This publication provides an excellent one-stop resource for understanding the most important current issues in the research and advances in inorganic phosphate materials.
The Handbook of Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Ritchie William C.
**Honored as a 2013 Choice Outstanding Academic Title** Comprising state-of-the-art research, this substantially expanded and revised Handbook discusses the latest global and interdisciplinary issues across bilingualism and multilingualism....
Solid-Phase Organic Synthesis. Concepts, Strategies, and Applications
Lam Yulin
Presents both the fundamental concepts and the most recent applications in solid-phase organic synthesis With its emphasis on basic concepts, Solid-Phase Organic Synthesis guides readers through all the steps needed to design and perform...
Chaos in Electric Drive Systems. Analysis, Control and Application
Chau K. T.
In Chaos in Electric Drive Systems: Analysis, Control and Application authors Chau and Wang systematically introduce an emerging technology of electrical engineering that bridges abstract chaos theory and practical electric drives. The authors...
Catalytic Asymmetric Friedel-Crafts Alkylations
Bandini Marco
This first comprehensive overview of this important synthetic reaction covers the whole spectrum of this modern and rapidly developing field. Clearly structured, the book presents all the known synthetic approaches for the construction of...
Process Intensification Technologies for Green Chemistry. Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Chemical Processing
Boodhoo Kamelia
The successful implementation of greener chemical processes relies not only on the development of more efficient catalysts for synthetic chemistry but also, and as importantly, on the development of reactor and separation technologies which can...
Total-Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis and Related Methods
Klockenk?mper Reinhold
Explores the uses of TXRF in micro- and trace analysis, and in surface- and near-surface-layer analysis • Pinpoints new applications of TRXF in different fields of biology, biomonitoring, material and life sciences, medicine, toxicology,...
Philosophical Engineering. Toward a Philosophy of the Web
Halpin Harry
This is the first interdisciplinary exploration of the philosophical foundations of the Web, a new area of inquiry that has important implications across a range of domains. Contains twelve essays that bridge the fields of philosophy, cognitive...
Peptidomimetics in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
Trabocchi Andrea
A peptidomimetic is a small protein-like chain designed to mimic a peptide with adjusted molecular properties such as enhanced stability or biological activity. It is a very powerful approach for the generation of small-molecule-based drugs as...
The Handbook of Global Online Journalism
Veglis Andreas
The Handbook to Global Online Journalism features a collection of readings from international practitioners and scholars that represent a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the relationship between the internet and journalism around...
Frontiers in Geochemistry. Contribution of Geochemistry to the Study of the Earth
Parker Andrew
This book is a contribution to the International Year of Planet Earth arising from the 33rd International Geological Congress, held in Oslo, Norway during August 2008. The first section of the book considers aspects of geochemical processes...
LTE for UMTS. Evolution to LTE-Advanced
Holma Harri
Written by experts actively involved in the 3GPP standards and product development, LTE for UMTS, Second Edition gives a complete and up-to-date overview of Long Term Evolution (LTE) in a systematic and clear manner. Building upon on the success...
Hidden Roads: Nonnative English-Speaking International Professors in the Classroom. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, Number 138
Hendrix Katherine Grace
This issue uses the powerful narrative of autoethnography to make visible the existence of international professors and teaching assistants who speak English as a Second Language. These important, but often invisible, individuals contribute...
Jule und der Schrecken der Chemie
Palitzsch-Schulz Aruna
>Schreckensfreier< Zugang: Andrea Heering zeigt mit >Jule und der Schrecken der Chemie<, dass Wissenschaft richtig Spa? macht Jule ist 13 und leidet: Schule, kleine Brudern, ignorante Eltern, eine besserwisserische Freundin Christin und – zu...
Radio Resource Allocation and Dynamic Spectrum Access
Amraoui Asma
We are currently witnessing an increase in telecommunications norms and standards given the recent advances in this field. The increasing number of normalized standards paves the way for an increase in the range of services available for each...
Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry
Zhang Wei
An updated overview of the rapidly developing field of green engineering techniques for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry Green chemistry remains a high priority in modern organic synthesis and pharmaceutical R&D, with important...
Fuel Cell Science and Engineering. Materials, Processes, Systems and Technology
Stolten Detlef
Fuel cells are expected to play a major role in the future power supply that will transform to renewable, decentralized and fluctuating primary energies. At the same time the share of electric power will continually increase at the expense of...
Optimal Design of Experiments. A Case Study Approach
Jones Bradley
This is an engaging and informative book on the modern practice of experimental design. The authors' writing style is entertaining, the consulting dialogs are extremely enjoyable, and the technical material is presented brilliantly but not...
Creating Interdisciplinary Campus Cultures. A Model for Strength and Sustainability
Klein Julie Thompson
Praise for Creating Interdisciplinary Campus Cultures «Klein's analysis shows convincingly that from research in the sciences to new graduate-level programs and departments, to new designs for general education, interdisciplinarity is now...
The Handbook of Internet Studies
Consalvo Mia
The Handbook of Internet Studies brings together scholars from a variety of fields to explore the profound shift that has occurred in how we communicate and experience our world as we have moved from the industrial era into the age of digital...
Beyond Training: The Rise of Adult Education in the Military. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Number 136
Polson Cheryl
Widen your view of adult education by learning how it is applied by the nation’s largest adult education provider: the military. Woven through this issue is the common thread of sound adult education practice. Addressing applications specific to...
Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres. Structure, Properties and Technical Applications
Stevens Christian
Natural fibres are becoming increasingly popular for use in industrial applications, providing sustainable solutions to support technical innovation. These versatile, natural based materials have applications in a wide range of industries, from...
Independent Child Migrations: Insights into Agency, Vulnerability, and Structure. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 136
Orgocka Aida
Explore the complexities of international independent child migration. This volume gives particular focus to agency and vulnerability as central concepts for understanding the diverse experiences of children who have migrated alone. Combining...
Materials and Methods in ELT
Shaw Christopher
Materials and Methods in ELT is an essential resource for teachers or for those engaged in taking professional courses relating to all aspects of English language teaching. Now available in its 3rd edition, this popular teachers’ guide offers a...
An Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics by Example
Biringen Sedat
This new book builds on the original classic textbook entitled: An Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics by C. Y. Chow which was originally published in 1979. In the decades that have passed since this book was published the field of...
Interactions in Ultracold Gases. From Atoms to Molecules
Zimmermann Claus
Arising from a workshop, this book surveys the physics of ultracold atoms and molecules taking into consideration the latest research on ultracold phenomena, such as Bose Einstein condensation and quantum computing. Several reputed authors...
Forensic CBT. A Handbook for Clinical Practice
Mitchell Damon
Forensic CBT: A Handbook for Clinical Practice is an edited collection that represents the first authoritative resource on the utilization of CBT strategies and techniques for offender clients. Features contributions from leaders of the major...
Creating a Veteran-Friendly Campus: Strategies for Transition and Success. New Directions for Student Services, Number 126
Ackerman Robert
As the United States? wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, increasing numbers of students who experienced combat will enroll in colleges and universities. There is mounting evidence that these veterans will require support unique to their...
Multiscale Modeling of Particle Interactions. Applications in Biology and Nanotechnology
Gee David
Discover how the latest computational tools are building our understanding of particle interactions and leading to new applications With this book as their guide, readers will gain a new appreciation of the critical role that particle...
Coarse-Grained Deltas (Special Publication 10 of the IAS)
Prior David
This Special Publication contains most of the contributions presented at the 1st International Workshop on Fan Deltas (1988) but also contains additional papers which make this particular volume a very well-rounded reference source for the...
Pathways to the Profession of Educational Development. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, Number 122
McDonald Jeanette
The contributors to this volume are academics working directly or indirectly with teaching and learning centers and professional communities, serving in the capacity of educational developer, researcher, or specialist; unit manager or director;...
Foundations of Voice Studies. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Voice Production and Perception
Sidtis Diana
Foundations of Voice Studies provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the multifaceted role that voice quality plays in human existence. Offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on all facets of voice perception, illustrating...
Reimaging Doctoral Education as Adult Education. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Number 147
Ramdeholl Dianne
This volume looks at graduate education, specifically the doctorate, through the lens of adult education practice. Students in doctoral programs are, after all, adults. Building on principles of adult learning, the authors provide examples of...
Biochemical Pathways. An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Schomburg Dietmar
The pathways and networks underlying biological function Now in its second edition, Biochemical Pathways continues to garner praise from students, instructors, and researchers for its clear, full-color illustrations of the pathways and networks...
Beyond the Two-State Solution. A Jewish Political Essay
Reider Dimi
For over two decades, many liberals in Israel have attempted, with wide international support, to implement the two-state solution: Israel and Palestine, partitioned on the basis of the Green Line – that is, the line drawn by the 1949 Armistice...
Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
Comfort Paul
This text provides a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to the field. It covers each stage of the rehabilitation process from initial assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to return to pre-injury fitness and injury prevention....
Nucleic Acids as Molecular Diagnostics
Keller Andreas
By integrating technology, supporting infrastructure and efficient application, the all-in-one guide presents molecular diagnostics as an essential component of modern, personalized clinical practice. It considers all important aspects, from the...
Creating a Tipping Point: Strategic Human Resources in Higher Education. ASHE Higher Education Report, Volume 38, Number 1
Evans Alvin
In a turbulent, unstable era of severe financial pressures, the development of strategic human resource (HR) practices has become an urgent mandate in higher education. With significant and widespread institutional shifts resulting from...
The Chemical Element. Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future
Garc?a-Mart?nez Javier
In the International Year of Chemistry, prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest problems faced by humanity from the point of view of chemistry, showing how their science is essential to ensuring our...
Essential Laboratory Skills for Biosciences
Kebede-Westhead Elizabeth
Essential Laboratory Skills for Biosciences is an essential companion during laboratory sessions. It is designed to be simple and give clear step by step instructions on essential techniques, supported by relevant diagrams. The book includes the...
Transnational Migration, Social Inclusion, and Adult Education. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Number 146
Lange Elizabeth
As a result of transnational migration, many countries are becoming increasingly ethnoculturally diverse, creating both new opportunities and challenges for practices of adult education. This volume examines the changing nature of adult...
Evaluation Voices from Latin America. New Directions for Evaluation, Number 134
Kushner Saville
Hear from evaluation practitioners throughout Latin America. In this region program evaluation is an emergent practice, one that is shaped by distinctive geopolitical and social contexts and has its own intellectual biography. Through a...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dental Phobia and Anxiety
Lars-Goran Ost
The first book to describe evidence-based treatment of dental phobia using brief CBT, based on the pioneering single-session treatment for specific phobias developed by Lars-G?ran ?st. Brings together research, experience and techniques from...
Nonlinear Inverse Problems in Imaging
Woo Eung Je
This book provides researchers and engineers in the imaging field with the skills they need to effectively deal with nonlinear inverse problems associated with different imaging modalities, including impedance imaging, optical tomography,...
