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Chernobyl

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Consequences of the Catastrophe for People and the Environment

By Alexey Yablokov

£80.00 12 Mar 2010 Paperback New York Academy of Sciences

Outlines the history of the health and environmental consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. This work provides a summary of various research, including that published in Russian and Ukrainian, and offers insights to the likely long term health and environmental consequences of nuclear accidents.

Automotive Antenna Design and Applications

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Victor Rabinovich, Nikolai Alexandrov, Basim Alkhateeb

£82.00 12 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

The steady evolution of wireless communication technologies continues to pave the way for the implementation of innovative services and devices used in modern vehicles. This book examines traditional and advanced automotive antennas, including the specific principles, designs, and techniques used to reduce antenna dimensions.

Practical Atlas for Bacterial Identification

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By D. Roy Cullimore

£89.00 12 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

In a radical departure from the classical reductionist identification of bacteria dominated by genetic and biochemical analysis of separated strains of bacteria, this book takes a generalistic approach utilizing the form, function, and habitat of communities of bacteria. It introduces the concept of bacteria community intelligence.

Corporate Strategy in Construction

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Understanding Today's Theory and Practice

By Steven McCabe

£49.99 12 Mar 2010 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Construction employers require graduates who are competent in understanding the basis of strategic management and the range of techniques that enables the organization to identify opportunities and threats and respond to rapid change. This book provides an overview of the context in which construction projects are carried out.

Specification for Tunnelling

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By British Tunnelling Society

£45.00 12 Mar 2010 Paperback Thomas Telford Ltd

"The BTS Specification for Tunnelling" has become the standard industry document for tunnelling contracts, and forms the basis of tunnelling specifications for projects throughout the world. This title covers the specification, reflects the industry best practice, and presents an account of the advances in the field of tunnelling.

Short Message Service (SMS)

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Creation of Personal Global Text Messaging

By Friedhelm F. Hillebrand

£45.94 12 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Presents a chronological history of SMS. This book starts by describing text communication in the early 1980s. It characterizes the SMS concept developed via Franco-German cooperation and describes how GSM is different, detailing the succeeding factors.

Circuit Simulation

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Farid N. Najm

£73.50 12 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Describes in detail the many numerical techniques and algorithms that are part of modern circuit simulation packages, with an emphasis on the typically used simulation mode, namely transient analysis. This work is suitable for design engineers and computer-aided design practitioners.

Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology (v. 1)

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Primary Processing

By Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta, Alma Delia Alarcon-Rojo, Gita Cherian, Francisco Guerrero-Avendano, Janne Lunden, Lisa H. McKee, Shelley R. McKee, Jose Angel Perez-Alvarez, Marcelo R. Rosmini, Jorge Soriano-Santos

£122.00 12 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Includes the scientific, technical, and engineering principles of poultry processing, methods and product categories, product manufacturing, and attributes, sanitation and safety. This book details safety requirements and regulatory enforcement in the US, EU, and Asia.

Risks Challenging Publics, Scientists and Governments

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

£69.95 12 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Entangled

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Technology and the Transformation of Performance

By Chris Salter

£29.95 12 Mar 2010 Hardback MIT Press Ltd

How technologies, from the mechanical to the computational, have transformed artistic performance practices.

When the Lights Went Out

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A History of Blackouts in America

By David E. Nye

£20.95 12 Mar 2010 Hardback MIT Press Ltd

Blackouts--whether they result from military planning, network failure, human error, or terrorism--offer snapshots of electricity's increasingly central role in American society.

Self-Reconfigurable Robots

12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An Introduction

By Kasper Stoy, David Brandt, David J. Christensen

£25.95 12 Mar 2010 Hardback MIT Press Ltd

A comprehensive survey of the growing field of self-reconfigurable robots that discusses the history of the field, design considerations, and control strategies.

Electrician's Guide to Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Paul Cook

£22.00 11 Mar 2010 Spiral / Comb Bound Institution of Engineering and Technology

The Electrician's Guide to Fire Detection and Fire Alarms is one of a number of publications prepared by the IET to provide guidance on electrical installations in buildings. This publication must be read in conjunction with the legislation, approved document B and the British Standards, in particular BS 5839-1 and 5839-6.

Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Interdisciplinary Process Innovations

By Wenwu Zhang

£95.00 11 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Presenting an introduction to Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing (EFM), this book explores a fresh engineering methodology that not only integrates and but goes beyond methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, self-assembly, and biometics.

Ready-to-eat Foods

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Hwang, Andy Huang, Lihan

£95.00 11 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Comprehensively reviews individual common RTE food and their specific safety-related aspects since RTE foods are normally consumed without prior cooking, a step that kills pathogenic microorganisms that may be present in the food products.

Farm Equipment of the Roman World

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By K.D. White

£15.99 11 Mar 2010 Paperback Cambridge University Press

This volume deals with equipment and instruments of the Roman world used in processing and storage as opposed to cultivation.

Raising Goats for Dummies

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Cheryl K. Smith

£14.99 11 Mar 2010 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Provides you with an introduction to various aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. This guide helps you to understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings.

Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology (v. 2)

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Secondary Processing

£122.00 11 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Engineering Mechanics

11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dynamics

By J.L. Meriam, L.G. Kraige

£54.95 11 Mar 2010 Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Klassische Mechanik

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mit Uber 300 Beispielen Und Aufgaben Mit Losungen Sowie Mit DVD Und Software

By Friedhelm Kuypers

£45.00 10 Mar 2010 Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Surfaces and Interfaces of Electronic Materials

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Leonard J Brillson

£95.00 10 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Covers geometric, chemical, and electronic structure of electronic materials, and their applications to devices based on semiconductor surfaces, metal-semiconductor interfaces, and semiconductor heterojunctions. This title describes the importance of controlling macroscopic electrical properties by atomic-scale techniques.

Fundamentals and Linear Algebra for the Chemical Engineer

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Solving Numerical Problems

By G. Buzzi-Ferraris, Flavio Manenti

£80.00 10 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

A practical engineer's companion to using numerical methods for the solution of complex mathematical problems. It enables readers to use and implement standard numerical tools in their work, explaining the theory behind the various functions and problem solvers, while showcasing applications in diverse scientific and engineering fields.

Industrial Plasma Technology

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Applications from Environmental to Energy Technologies

By Yoshinobu Kawai, Hideo Ikegami, Noriyoshi Sato, Akihisa Matsuda, Kiichiro Uchino, Masayuki Kuzuya, A

£130.00 10 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Bridges materials science, industrial chemistry, physics, and engineering. This book is suitable for researchers in industry and academia and those working in application-oriented plasma technology.

Silicon Nanocrystals

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fundamentals, Synthesis and Applications

By Lorenzo Pavesi, Rasit Turan

£145.00 10 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

A collection of knowledge that represents a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental and practical consequences of size reduction in silicon crystals. It introduces readers to the optical, electrical and thermal properties of silicon nanocrystals that arise from their greatly reduced dimensions.

Mauerwerk

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bemessung Nach DIN 1053-100

By Wolfram Jager, Gero Marzahn

£50.00 10 Mar 2010 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Timothy J. Ross

£99.87 10 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Aims to reflect various techniques in the theory and application of fuzzy logic. This book focuses on the topics of fuzzy logic combined with worked examples, chapter problems, and commercial case studies.

High Voltage Electricity Installations

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Planning Perspective

By Stephen Andrew Jay

£76.37 10 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The presence of high voltage power lines has provoked widespread concern for many years. This work presents a study of policy surrounding the planning of high voltage installations, discussing the manner in which they are perceived by the public, and the associated environmental issues. It is aimed at postgraduates, academics and practitioners.

Space Security

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Steinbruner, J

£17.95 10 Mar 2010 Paperback MIT Press Ltd

Explores the security implications of military, scientific, and commercial activities in space. This title examines the implications of US space policy and planning. It considers the physical constraints on securing objects in space; the interaction of military, scientific, and commercial activities in space; and more.

Space Security

10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Steinbruner, J

£44.95 10 Mar 2010 Hardback MIT Press Ltd

Analysis and Synthesis of Fuzzy Control Systems

09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Gang Feng

£82.00 09 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Deals with the systematic analysis and synthesis of model-based fuzzy logic control (FLC) systems. After giving a brief review of the varieties of FLC, including the T-S fuzzy model-based control, this book explains the fundamental concepts of fuzzy sets, fuzzy logic, and fuzzy systems.

Transforms and Applications Primer for Engineers with Examples and MATLAB

09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Alexander D. Poularikas

£44.99 09 Mar 2010 Paperback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Suitable for engineering and science students, professionals, and those working on problems involving transforms, this title provides a large number of examples to explain the use of transforms in different areas, including circuit analysis, differential equations, signals and systems, and mechanical vibrations.

Principles of Inorganic Materials Design

09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By John N. Lalena, David A. Cleary

£96.95 09 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

With new developments, understanding materials chemistry is key to successfully solving materials-related problems. This text covers topics like microstructural aspects, density functional theory, dielectric properties, mechanical properties, and nanomaterials, as well as topics like the CALPHAD (CALculations of PHAse Diagrams) method.

Food and Beverage Cost Control

09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Lea R. Dopson

£59.50 09 Mar 2010 Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Foodservice managers need a firm understanding and mastery of the principles of cost control in order to run a successful operation. This text provides the necessary foundation in accounting, marketing, and legal issues, as well as foodservice, production, and sanitation.

Mechanical Behavior of Concrete

08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Gilles Pijaudier-Cabot, Jean-Marie Reynouard, Jean-Michel Torrenti

£160.00 08 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of the mechanical behavior of concrete, including such features as its elastoplasticity, its compressive and tensile strength, its behavior over time (including creep and shrinkage, cracking and fatigue) as well as modeling techniques and its response to various stimuli.

Markov Decision Processes and Artificial Intelligence

08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Olivier Sigaud

£100.00 08 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) are a mathematical framework for modeling sequential decision problems under uncertainty as well as Reinforcement Learning problems. Written by experts in the field, this book provides a global view of the research using MDPs in Artificial Intelligence.

The Wigner Monte-Carlo Method for Nanoelectronic Devices

08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Particle Description of Quantum Transport and Decoherence

By Damien Querlioz, Philippe Dollfus

£100.00 08 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

The emergence of nanoelectronics has led us to renew the concepts of transport theory used in semiconductor device physics and the engineering community. This book gives an overview of the quantum transport approaches for nanodevices and focuses on the Wigner formalism.

Stone Buildings

08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Conservation, Restoration, History

By Pat McAfee

£16.99 08 Mar 2010 Paperback O'Brien Press Ltd

Shows how to build, conserve or renovate stone buildings.

Biotechniques for Air Pollution Control

08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress on Biotechniques for Air

By Jan Bartacek, Piet N.L. Lens, Christian Kennes

£63.99 08 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Features the proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Biotechniques for Air Pollution Control, held on 28-30 September in Delft (the Netherlands), that give an overview of innovative biotechnology based processes for treatment of waste gases. This title discusses various innovative research aspects of environmental chemistry.

Shotcrete: Elements of a System

08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Stefan Bernard

£95.00 08 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Shotcrete technology continues to evolve and improve as its utilization increases. This volume includes a selection of papers describing the developments in the evolving field of shotcrete technology. It covers subjects ranging from mining-related ground control requirements, to nozzleman education and accreditation requirements.

Phenolic Resins

07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Century of Progress

By Louis A. Pilato

£180.00 07 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Process Technology Equipment and Systems

06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Charles E. Thomas, Ph. D.

£42.99 06 Mar 2010 Paperback Cengage Learning, Inc

The Woodburning Stoves Handbook

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

£12.95 05 Mar 2010 Paperback Ovolo Books Limited

Suitable for those interested in buying or using a wood burning stove, this work offers coverage ranging from choosing and installing the right stove through to sourcing, buying and storing wood.

Dielectric Materials for Electrical Engineering

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Juan Martinez-Vega

£130.00 05 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Deals with the physical properties, electrical ageing and modeling with topics such as the physics of charged dielectric materials, conduction mechanisms, dielectric relaxation, space charge, electric ageing and life end models and dielectric experimental characterization.

Glucose Syrups

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Technology and Applications

By Peter Hull

£123.37 05 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Glucose syrups (commonly known as corn syrups in North America) are derived from starch sources such as maize, wheat and potatoes. They are a key ingredient in confectionery products, beer, soft drinks, sports drinks, jams, sauces and ice creams. This book brings together relevant information on the manufacture and use of glucose syrups.

Social Responsibility

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Holly Alison Duckworth, Rosemond Ann Moore

£49.99 05 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Construction Technology

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Analysis and Choice

By Tony Bryan

£29.99 05 Mar 2010 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The second edition of Construction Technology: Analysis and Choice has been expanded to include commercial buildings. This now covers, in a single textbook, all the basic forms of construction studied on professional courses.

Liquid Crystal Displays

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Addressing Schemes and Electro-Optical Effects

By Ernst Lueder

£80.00 05 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Presents the information required for the development and manufacture of modern high performance and energy saving LCDs. This title focuses on a variety of liquid crystal cells and their electronic addressing and outlines developments.

The IMS

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IP Multimedia Concepts and Services

By Miikka Poikselka

£76.37 05 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Offers a comprehensive coverage of IMS and explores the concepts, architecture, protocols and functionalities of IMS while providing fresh information. This title includes chapters on IMS multimedia telephony and IMS voice call continuity.

Deploying Mobile WiMAX

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Max Riegel

£76.37 05 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Focusing on the foundation and interactions among components of Mobile WiMAX, this title illustrates scenarios of network and radio technology. It enables readers to utilise the flexibility of IP-based mobile broadband access networks with the scalable OFDMA radio interface. It describes the principles of the Releases 1.0 and 1.5 network.

Core and Metro Networks

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Alexandros A. Stavdas

£80.00 05 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Presents an overview of the status, challenges, architectures, and technological solutions for core and metropolitan networks. This book describes the state of core and metropolitan telecommunication networks, as well as the drivers and motives behind the paradigm shift in the telecommunications industry.

Understanding Electric Power Systems

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An Overview of the Technology, the Marketplace, and Government Regulation

By Frank Delea, Thomas R. Schneider, Jack Casazza

£53.50 05 Mar 2010 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Provides a real-world view of electric power systems, how they operate, how the organizations are structured, and how electricity is regulated and priced. This book explains concepts and jargon of the electric power industry to the layperson. It is suitable for individuals in government, business, educational institutions.

CESP Set 2009

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By ACerS

£317.00 05 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

"CESP Set 2009 (Standing Order)".

Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Two-Volume Set

£219.00 05 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Offers information on various things related to the poultry industry, including scientific, technical, and engineering principles, methods, and product categories. This resource covers the link between meat quality and production process, which can help in solving potential quality problems.

Handbook of Transition Metal Polymerization Catalysts

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Ray Hoff, Robert T. Mathers

£100.00 05 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Presents an overview of the known methods for developing and applying polymerization catalysts. This book is suitable for practicing polymer and organic chemists, researchers and graduate students of polymer chemistry, polymer physics, organic chemistry (synthesis), plastics engineering, and materials science.

Fluid Mechanics

05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen

£52.18 05 Mar 2010 Multimedia Item Elsevier Science & Technology

Introduces fluid mechanics, the study of how fluids behave and interact under various forces and in various applied situations - whether in the liquid or gaseous state or both. This title is suitable for both a first or second course in fluid mechanics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level.

The Prometheans

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

John Martin and the Generation That Stole the Future

By Max Adams

£9.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback Quercus Publishing Plc

The story of four maverick brothers, and a thrillingly ambitious portrait of Britain in an era of technological and political revolution.

The Old Printer and the Modern Press

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Charles Knight

£18.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback Cambridge University Press

First published in 1854, this biography of the printer William Caxton also covers the later history of printing in England.

Digital Pandemic

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Mack R. Hicks

£8.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback New Horizon Press Publishers Inc.,U.S.

Are your kids spending the dinner hour texting at the table instead of conversing with the family? Are your co-workers constantly on their cell phones as deadlines fall on you? Are your friends Twittering information you'd rather not have night and day? Are jobs being lost because of personal information made publicly available on Facebook? And what about you: Where do you get world reports and everyday news?

It's hard to imagine a time when we survived without e-mails, cell phones, text messaging and Internet surfing. More and more, we communicate through texting rather than speaking and see each other by way of webcams instead of in the flesh. Yet as important as this technology is to both personal and business matters, there is a great danger.

The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-Face Contact in the Electronic Age reveals the disconnection of the digital age and how we have lost touch with one another. As a society we are increasingly becoming reclusive in our personal interactions and falling deeper into cyberspace. Mack R. Hicks examines this growing epidemic, focusing on the psychological reasons behind why we pay more attention to computers and cell phones than to each other.

Charles Blacker Vignoles: Romantic Engineer

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Keith H. Vignoles

£14.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback Cambridge University Press

This book draws on primary sources to illuminate the life and achievements of engineer Charles Blacker Vignoles (1793-1875).

American Science and Modern China, 1876-1936

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Peter Buck

£16.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback Cambridge University Press

This essay in comparative history focuses on the transmission of scientific ideas and organizations from the United States to China.

Steam Power Engineering

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thermal and Hydraulic Design Principles

By Seikan Ishigai

£27.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback Cambridge University Press

Covers advances during the 1980s and 1990s in the design and operation of large and small steam power plants.

Fluid Dynamics at Interfaces

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Wei Shyy, Ranga Narayanan

£31.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback Cambridge University Press

Experts discuss research and applications in interfacial fluid dynamics.

Adaptive Array Sensors

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fundamentals and Applications

By M. Ghavami

£45.00 04 Mar 2010 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley & Sons Inc

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By William Kamkwamba

£7.99 04 Mar 2010 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers

When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old his parents told him that he must leave school and come and work on the family farm as they could no longer afford to $80 a year tuition fees. This is the story of his refusal to give up on learning and reading. A story of passion, determination and remarkable achievements.

Model Driven Engineering for Distributed Real-Time Embedded Systems

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Sebastien Gerard, Jean-Philippe Babau, Joel Champeau

£86.95 03 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Model-based development methods, and supporting technologies, can provide the techniques and tools needed to address the dilemma between reducing system development costs and time. This book offers the information needed to understand and apply model-drive engineering and model-drive architecture approaches to the development of embedded systems.

Soil Mechanics

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Nova, Roberto Nova

£127.00 03 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Knowledge of the behavior of soil mechanics is essential for forecasting the internal displacements and actions of any construction. This book offers a practical scope, giving readers adequate tools to plan geotechnical projects correctly.

Digital Cognitive Technologies

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Epistemology and Knowledge Society

By Claire Brossard, Barnard Reber

£113.00 03 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Assesses the socio-technical foundations of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), which are at the core of the 'Knowledge Society'. This title addresses eight major issues, analyzed by authors writing from a Human and Social Science and a Science and Technology perspective.

Vein Pattern Recognition

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Chuck Wilson

£49.99 03 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Vein pattern recognition (VPR) is quickly taking root around the world and may soon dominate applications where people focus is key. This book takes a look at biometrics in general and at vein pattern recognition specifically. It discusses the emergence of this technology and evaluates its capabilities and benefits.

Transformers for the Electrician

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Marvin Gerth

£25.99 03 Mar 2010 Paperback Cengage Learning, Inc

The Professional Kitchen - Cheeses

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

£39.99 03 Mar 2010 Hardback Cengage Learning, Inc

Power Equipment Engine Technology

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Edward Abdo

£39.99 03 Mar 2010 Hardback Cengage Learning, Inc

Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Arrays

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Constance J. Chang-Hasnain

£40.50 03 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Kernel Adaptive Filtering

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Comprehensive Introduction

By Jose C. Principe, Weifeng Liu, Simon Haykin

£66.95 03 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces is a topic of great interest for applications in signal processing, and communications. This book includes simulations that illustrate the ideas discussed and demonstrates their applicability. It is suitable for professionals and graduate students interested in nonlinear adaptive systems for on-line applications.

Preparing for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to Success

By Brian T. Bennett, Norman Deitch

£63.50 03 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

A step-by-step guide on getting selected and approved for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). It gives a business case study of why a company should participate in the VPP, demonstrates how companies benefit from this program, and details compliance with the program's four major elements and thirty-two sub-elements.

Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Algorithms and Protocols for Scalable Coordination and Data Communication

By Amiya Nayak, Ivan Stojmenovi

£73.50 03 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Offers a mixture of theory, experiments, and simulations that provides qualitative and quantitative insights in the field of sensor and actuator networking. This title covers a range of recognized problems in sensor networks, striking a balance between theoretical and practical coverage.

Nucleation in Condensed Matter

03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Alan Lindsay Greer, Ken Kelton

£105.00 03 Mar 2010 Network Resource Elsevier Science & Technology

Micro, Nanosystems and Systems on Chips

02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Modeling, Control, and Estimation

By Alina Voda

£80.50 02 Mar 2010 Hardback ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Micro- and nanosystems represent an area of major scientific and technological opportunity and challenge, with actual and potential applications in almost all fields of human activity. The aim of this book is to present the central concepts of dynamic control systems (modeling, estimation, observation, identification, feedback control) and to show how they can be adapted and applied to the development of novel very small-scale systems and their associated human interfaces.

Fire Safety

02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Ingmar Sogaard, Hans Krogh

£81.99 02 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Over the years, the world has witnessed fires in enclosed environments. These fires have caused direct and indirect losses. These events are more critical in terms of human fatalities. This book discusses the first aim of fire safety - to provide the safety of occupants, and to avoid and/or reduce the number of fatalities.

Photovoltaic Systems Engineering

02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Roger A. Messinger, Jerry Ventre

£41.99 02 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Presents a comprehensive engineering basis for photovoltaic (PV) system design and the 'what, why, and how' associated with electrical, mechanical, economic, and aesthetic aspects of PV system design.

Liquid Lean

02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Developing Lean Culture in the Process Industries

By Raymond C. Floyd

£31.99 02 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Inc

Provides potential process industry change agents with the information needed to eliminate waste and achieve sustainable optimal efficiency. This book focuses on developing the four measures of Lean: Business Results; Consistent Lean Enterprise Culture; Continuous Process Improvement; and, Cultural Enablers.

Electrotechnical Systems

02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Calculation and Analysis with Mathematica and PSpice

By Igor Korotyeyev, Zhuikov Valeri, Radoslaw Kasperek

£82.00 02 Mar 2010 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Explores the possibilities of the Mathematica and PSpice program for analyzing processes in power electronic systems. This book discusses the formulation of problems and the steps in their solution. It focuses on the analysis of transient, steady-state processes and their stability in nonstationary and nonlinear systems with DC and AC converters.

Digital Soil Mapping

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Janis L. Boettinger, David Howell, Amanda Moore, Alfred E. Hartemink, Suzann Kienast-Brown

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Digital soil mapping is advancing on different fronts at different rates throughout the world. This book presents the state-of-the art and explores strategies for bridging research, production, and environmental application of digital soil mapping, with examples from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Human Exposure to Pollutants Via Dermal Absorption and Inhalation

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Mihalis Lazaridis, Ian Colbeck

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

The human body is exposed to pollution on a daily basis via dermal exposure and inhalation. This book reviews the information necessary to address the steps in exposure assessment relevant to air pollution. It shows that an integrated multi-route exposure model can be built, validated and used as part of an air quality management process.

Medicinal and Non-medicinal Edible Plants (v. 1)

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By T. Lim

£135.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Pipelined ADC Design and Enhancement Techniques

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Syed Imran Ahmed

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Pipelined ADCs have seen phenomenal improvements in performance over the years. As such, when designing a pipelined ADC a clear understanding of the design tradeoffs, and the techniques is required to implement the high performance low power ADCs.

Ancient Water Technologies

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

There is no more fundamental resource than water. It is a key issue in the world, and a source of conflict. This book provides an overview of the water technologies developed by a number of ancient civilizations, from those of Mesopotamia and the Indus valley to later societies such as the Mycenaeans, Minoans, Persians, and the ancient Egyptians.

Time-to-digital Converters

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephan Henzler

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Compact Modeling

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Gennady Gildenblat

£82.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

A comprehensive reference for the compact models of most commonly used semiconductor devices (both active and passive). It includes the material that after several years of IC design applications has been found both theoretically sound and practically significant.

Robust Computing with Nano-scale Devices

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Chao-Tsung Huang

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Environmental Communication

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard R. Jurin, Donny Roush, Jeff Danter

£44.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

The Regularized Fast Hartley Transform

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Keith Jones

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Dynamic Reconfigurable Architectures and Transparent Optimization Techniques

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Luigi Carro, Antonio Carlos Schneider Beck

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Presents a study on the techniques to cope with the aforementioned limitations. This title discusses the characteristics of reconfigurable systems. It also discusses the works which combine both reconfigurable systems and dynamic techniques.

Robotics

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Tadej Bajd, Matjaz Mihelj, Jadran Lenarcic, Ales Stanovnik, Marko Munih

£53.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

This introductory text treats the following subjects: the basic characteristics of industrial robot mechanisms; the pose and movement of an object, which are described by homogenous transformation matrices; a geometric model of robot mechanism; a short introduction into kinematics and dynamics of robots; robot sensors and the planning of robot trajectories; basic control schemes resulting in either desired end-effector trajectory or force; robot grippers and feeding devices, which are described together with the basics of robot vision; the planning of robot assembly; and finally, robot standards and safety are briefly dealt with. The book concludes with a glossary in English, French and German.

Numerical Modeling in Open Channel Hydraulics

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Romuald Szymkiewicz

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Design Automation for Differential MOS Current-mode Logic Circuits

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Stephane Badel, Yusuf Leblebici

£81.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Facilitating Sustainable Innovation Through Collaboration

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Joseph Sarkis, James J. Cordeiro, Diego Vazquez Brust

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Anthropogenic Geomorphology:

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Jozsef Szabo, Lorant David, Denes Loczy

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer

Anthropogenic geomorphology is an interaction of humans with the geographical environment, particularly with the surface of the Earth, its landforms and the processes that change the Earth through the time. Anthropogenic geomorphology is a new approach and practice to investigate our physical environment. Due to the scientific-technical revolution in the 1980s, the growing demands from society urged the necessity to promote the rational utilization of natural resources and potentials, to achieve an environmental management for fulfilment of social requirements and opportunities. Anthropogenic geomorphology is a new challenge for geomorphologists, since environmental problems effect various fields of science. The book investigates the human impact on the landscape and the growing environmental changes through various cite examples from around the world and Central Europe, in particular.

Objective Agricultural Economics

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By K.N. Kumar

£18.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Daya Publishing House

Datenauswertung Von Energiemanagementsystemen

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Datenerfassung, Messwertdarstellung Und -interpretation, Kennwerte Zur

By Manfred Weiss

£45.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Fault Tolerant Flight Control

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Christopher Edwards, Thomas Lombaerts, Hafid Smaili

£88.30 01 Mar 2010 Multimedia Item Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Analysis and Design of Nonlinear Control Systems

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Daizhan Cheng, Xiaoming Hu, Tielong Shen

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Provides a comprehensive and up to date introduction to nonlinear control systems, including system analysis and major control design techniques. This book is of interest to scientists and engineers engaged in the field of Nonlinear Control Systems.

Sustainable and Resilient Critical Infrastructure Systems

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan, Srinivas Peeta

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Discusses such topics as - optimal infrastructure investment allocation for sustainability, framework for manifestation of tacit critical infrastructure knowledge, interdependencies between energy and transportation systems for national long term planning, and sustainable rehabilitation of deteriorated transportation infrastructure systems.

Modern Thermodynamics

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Jitao Wang

£108.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Blind Signal Processing

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Xizhi Shi

£104.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Control

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Three Decades of Progress

By Xiaoming Hu, Ulf Jonsson, Bo Wahlberg, Bijoy Kumar Ghosh

£103.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Universities and Climate Change

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Walter Leal Filho

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Mathematical Theory of Dispersion-Managed Optical Solitons

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Anjan Biswas, Daniela Milovic, Matthew Edwards

£137.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Discusses the advances covering optical solitons, soliton perturbation, optical cross-talk, Gabitov-Turitsyn Equations, quasi-linear pulses, and higher order Gabitov-Turitsyn Equations. Focusing on a mathematical perspective, this book bridges the gap between concepts in engineering and mathematics.

Digital Image Processing

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Bernd Jahne

£82.21 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Essentials of Modern Optical Fiber Communication

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Reinhold Noe

£72.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

3-Dimensional VLSI

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Yangdong Deng, Wojciech Maly

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Subwavelength and Nanometer Diameter Optical Fibers

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Limin Tong, Michael Sumetsky

£145.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Quantum Private Communication

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Guihua Zeng

£81.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Stability Analysis and Robust Control of Time-Delay Systems

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Min Wu, Yong He, Jin-Hua She

£81.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Focuses on the aspects such as the stability analysis, stabilization, control design, and filtering of various time-delay systems. This book presents an overview of the advances in the stability analysis and robust control of time-delay systems. It is suitable for researchers and practitioners engaged in automatic control engineering.

The Boundary Theory of Phase Diagrams and Its Application

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Muyu Zhao, Lizhu Song, Xiaobao Fan

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Terahertz Techniques

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Erik Brundermann, Heinz-Wilhelm Hubers, Maurice Kimmitt

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Scanning Force Microscopy of Polymers

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By G.Julius Vancso, Holger Schonherr

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

A lab manual that introduces you to scanning force microscopy of polymers based on a practice-oriented approach. It begins with a broad introduction to the necessary background of SFM, including intermolecular forces and various SFM imaging modes. It includes case studies that exemplifies the application of SFM.

Simulation and Optimization of Furnaces and Kilns for Nonferrous

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Chi Mei, Jie Zhou, Xiao-Qi Peng, Nai-Jun Zhou, Ping Zhou

£181.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Introduces a hologram simulation and optimization methods for fluid field, temperature field, concentration field, and electro-magnetic field in various kinds of furnaces and kilns. This book includes practical examples and a detailed introduction to methods for simulation and optimization of complex systems.

Perspectives in Mathematical System Theory, Control, and Signal Processing

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Shinji Hara, Yoshito Ohta, Jan C. Willems, Hisaya Fujioka

£108.00 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Contains articles by the invited speakers for the symposium on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of Yutaka Yamamoto in Kyoto University on March 29-31, 2010.

Mastication Robots

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Weilang Xu, John E. Bronlund

£118.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Carbon Nanowalls

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Mineo Hiramatsu, Masaru Hori

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer Verlag GmbH

Chemical Solution Deposition of Functional Oxide Thin Films

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Theodor Schneller, Rainer Waser, Marija Kosec, David Payne

£180.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer Verlag GmbH

Chemical Solution Deposition (CSD) has emerged as a highly flexible and inexpensive technique for the fabrication of functional oxide thin films. This book presents various aspects of CSD of functional oxide thin films.

Codes and Turbo Codes

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Claude Berrou

£55.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Springer Editions

Offers information on iteratively decoded algebraic codes, convolutional codes and concatenated codes. This book presents digital modulation with which channel coding is closely associated to make up the heart of the physical layer of telecommunications systems.

Seed Money

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Growing America's Great Seed Companies

By Priscilla Dunhill

£29.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Bright Sky Press

Chronicling a little-known aspect of this country's rich agricultural history, this documentation highlights the illustrious history of the early seedsmen, and their remarkable contributions to the development of agricultural America.

Plant Layout and Construction Guide

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Paul Bowers, Richard Beale, Peter Smith

£145.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Gulf Publishing Company

Covers the process of planning a plant model project from conceptual to mechanical completion, and explains where the piping engineer falls in the process along with his roles and responsibilities. This handbook also covers such topics as: FEED study and key plans; design; fabrication; and, construction.

Field Detection Technologies for Explosives

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Yin Sun

£90.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback ILM Publications

Explosives are historically the weapons that have been most frequently used against civilians by terrorist organisations. This book covers the principles, instrumentation and applications of current technologies used to detect explosives in the field. It discusses both trace detection technologies and bulk detection technologies.

Choosing Solar Electricity

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to Photovoltaic Systems

By Brian Goss

£14.00 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Centre for Alternative Technology Publications

Building Badger

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

and the Benford Sailing Dory Designs

By Jay Benford, Pete Hill

£20.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Tiller Publishing,US

Dissecting the Badger design of Benford sailing dories, this title offers a guide to its conception, design, and construction. It features an in-depth how-to which includes architectural plans of each boat for DIY enthusiasts. It provides commentary which reveals the designer's logic behind the idea and the sailing capabilities.

Shear Hard Work

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A History of New Zealand Shearing

By Hazel Riseborough

£18.95 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Auckland University Press

Shear Hard Work takes us into the country's rural heart and introduces us to some extraordinary New Zealanders who are on the job at 5 a.m. and who sweat their way to shear brilliance.

RICS Directory

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

£132.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Waterlow Professional Publishing

Introduction to Brain-computer Interfacing Using BCI2000

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Gerwin Schalk, Juergen Mellinger

£4999.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer London Ltd

Supply Chain Engineering

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Alexandre Dolgui, Jean-Marie Proth

£149.95 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer London Ltd

Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Theodore T. Allen (Welding and Systems Engineering, The Ohio State

£72.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer London Ltd

Methane-Gas Hydrate

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Ayhan Demirbas

£89.95 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer London Ltd

Composite Materials

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Deborah D.L. Chung

£117.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Springer London Ltd

Phosphorous and Calcium Utilization and Requirements in Farm Animals

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By D.M.S.S. Vitti, E. Vkebreab

£75.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback CABI Publishing

Mineral nutrition of livestock is an area of significant importance due to its contribution to farm animal economics and health. Focusing on macromineral utilization in farm animals, this book brings together quantitative aspects of phosphorus and calcium metabolism in farm animals.

Fish Diseases and Disorders (v.2)

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By J.F. Leatherland, P.T.K. Woo

£95.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback CABI Publishing

Part of the "Fish Diseases and Disorders" trilogy, this title focuses largely on finfish. It covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, and environmental factors.

Cynhyrchu Cnydau Yng Nghymru/Crop Production in Wales

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Iwan Owen

£18.00 01 Mar 2010 Dvd Centre for Educational Studies, University of Wales

Freedom, Faction, Fame and Blood

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

British Soldiers of Conscience in Greece, Spain and Finland

By Elizabeth Roberts

£49.95 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Sussex Academic Press

From Lord Byron's journey to Greece, to the legendary International Brigades of the Spanish Civil War, to the strange sojourn of a contingent of British misfits during a bitter Finnish winter, the author examines the passions, ideals and ideologies that motivated these individuals to take up arms, as well as their experiences of warfare.

Sustainable Water Resources in the Built Environment

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Marilyn Waite

£70.00 01 Mar 2010 Paperback IWA Publishing

Science and Technology of Industrial Water Treatment

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Zahid Amjad

£95.00 01 Mar 2010 Hardback IWA Publishing

Mechanical Vibrations

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Rao V. Dukkipati

£39.95 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Alpha Science International Ltd

Liquid Chromatography for the Determination of Mycotoxins in Foods

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By R. Romero-Gonzalez, J.L. Martinez Vidal, A. Garrido Frenich

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Traditionally mycotoxins are mainly determined by immunoassay screening methods or by single compound chromatographic analytical methods, based on immunoaffinity column cleanup followed by a separation step using thin layer chromatography (TLC), gas chromatography (GC) or liquid chromatography (LC), which were coupled to conventional detectors.

Material Science Synthesis, Properties, Applicators (v. 24)

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Polymer Yearbook

By R.A. Pethrick, G.E. Zaikov

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Presents advanced research in polymer science.

Tomatoes

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Agricultural Procedures, Pathogen Interactions and Health Effects

By Eric D. Aube, Frederick H. Poole

£81.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Like other important crops, tomatoes also suffer huge crop losses due to many severe diseases. This book discusses the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidative mechanisms during tomato-pathogen interactions. It reviews different defence genes. It presents an overview of the status of tomato pests.

Nuclear Track Detectors

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Design, Methods and Applications

By Maksim Sidorov, Oleg Ivanov

£107.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

The detection technique based on using track detectors is called solid state nuclear track detection (SSNTD). This book features the applications of this technique in various scientific areas. It describes the application of the ray tracing method to light propagation through etched tracks. It summarizes the applications using CR-39 detectors.

Bio Resource-Based Energy for Sustainable Societies

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By K.A. Vogt, D.J. Vogt, M. Shelton, R. Cawston, L. Nackley

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Evaluating what types of energy are sustainable is not a simple task. The entire life cycle of each energy source must be considered before it can be classified as sustainable. This book focuses on an approach for analysing the energy technologies and their appropriateness to be considered sustainable.

Mechanical and Dynamical Principles of Protein Nanomotors

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Key to Nano-Engineering Applications

By A.R. Khataeea, H.R. Khataeeb

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

It is obvious that movement is an essential concept of all living organisms. Thus, it is not surprising that nature has evolved a series of biological nanomotors that fulfil many of these tasks. This title presents structures, mechanisms and potential applications of linear protein nanomotors.

Olive

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Its Processing and Waste Management

By Jose S. Torrecilla

£63.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Covers different aspects of the olive oil sector. Describing the main characteristics of the olive tree, types, growth, cultivation, this book offers practical advice on fruit harvesting, harvesting time, and industrial productivity.

Sociological Look at Biofuels

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Understanding the Past / Prospects for the Future

By Michael S. Carolan

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Focuses on biofuels and on ethanol within the United States.

Recent Trends in Biotechnology and Microbiology

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Rajarshi Kumar Gaur, Raghvendra Pratap, Kanti Prakash Sharma, Manshi Sharma, Rajiv Dwivedi, Pradeep

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Biotechnology is one of the major technologies of the twenty-first century. Its wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and the application of microbiology to the production of goods from bread to antibiotics. In this edited book, the authors provide an overview of biotechnology.

Mechanisms of Cadmium Toxicity to Various Trophic Saltwater Organisms

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Zaosheng Wang, Changzhou Yan, Hainan Kong, Deyi Wu

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Summarizes the basic and experimental knowledge on sources and toxicity of cadmium and overviews the mechanisms of toxicity and detoxification for various trophic aquatic organisms exposed to cadmium different routes, that assist ecological risk assessments involving cadmium toxicity.

Nanomaterials

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Properties, Preparation and Processes

By Vinicius Cabral, Renan Silva

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Presents the theoretical description of the magnetic pulsed compaction processes. This book discusses the mechanism, regulation and co-ordination of linear nanomotors. It contains chapters that explore the phase selective and morphology controllable processing of titania (TiO2) nanocrystals and their enhanced functionality through doping.

Molecular and Organic Electronics Devices

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By D.K. Aswal, J.V. Yakhmi

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Functional 'organic materials: molecular and polymers', being lightweight, low cost and their ease of production have made inroads into many areas of devices formerly occupied by 'inorganic materials'. This book focuses on the theme with an attempt to provide updates on advances made in key areas of development of molecular and polymer devices.

Surface Modified Biochemical Titanium Alloys

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Aravind Vadiraj, M. Kamaraj

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Load bearing implants such as hip joints, knee joints and bone plates etcetera are prone to failure from the conjoint effect of wear, fretting and corrosion from the movement of body. Modular junctions of hip implants consist of ball on a shaft which is under sliding conditions during body movements like walking etcetera.

High Performance Coatings for Automotive and Aerospace Industries

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

A reference and a tutorial for understanding the most advanced coatings used in transportation industries. It discusses the basics of the materials used in such industries, including the durability to resist corrosion in severe environments. It covers most of the coating processes, testing performance and surface characterisation techniques.

Corn Straw and Biomass Blends

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Combustion Characteristics and NO Formation

By Zhengqi Li

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Current energy consumption of biomass accounts for about 14% of total world energy consumption, second only to coal, oil, and natural gas, and developing countries account for 75% of the biomass utilisation. This book covers the issues of corn production and related discussion.

Polysaccharides

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Development, Properties and Applications

By Ashutosh Tiwari

£162.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Intends to provide an introduction to the field of carbohydrate polymers and their development, properties and applications. This book focuses on the basic concepts and developments in the field, particularly in the areas of structure, synthesis and processing, characterisations, advanced-state properties, and applications.

Surface Modification of Titanium for Biomaterial Applications

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Kyo-Han Kim, R. Narayanan, Tapash R. Rautray

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Starts with concepts of bone, its structure, remodelling, materials for implants and implant testing methods. This book details calcium phosphate ceramics and need for titanium surface modification. It deals with surface modification techniques including plasma spraying, sol-gel, electrochemical, laser, sputtering and ion-implantation methods.

Preparation of Thin Film Pd Membranes for H2 Separation from Synthesis Gas

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By M. Bientinesi, L. Petarca

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Hydrogen is one of the most important chemical products, and it is used in a wide series of industrial fields: chemical, petrochemical, metallurgic, as well as in energy applications. This book shows how palladium films were deposited above stainless steel porous supports using the electroless plating (ELP) technique.

Biofouling

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Types, Impact and Anti-Fouling

By Jun Chan, Shing Wong

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Biofouling is defined as an economically significant process that occurs on ships' hulls, where high levels of fouling can reduce the performance of the vessel and increase its fuel requirements. This book covers the advances on the main anti-biofouling strategies based on the application of emergent biological products.

CFD Modeling and Analysis of Different Novel Designs of Air-Breathing Pem

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Maher A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen directly into electrical energy. This title features the CFD models which allow the creation of computational fuel cell engineering tools that lead to dramatic reductions in lead times and development costs, and spur innovative design.

Introduction to Power Generation Technologies

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Andreas Poullikkas

£57.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Presents an insight to the wide range of electricity generating technologies. This book provides an overview of the energy storage technologies which are expected to play an important role in the future sustainable energy systems. It gives a review and comparison of the different types of power generation technologies.

Piezoceramic Materials and Devices

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Ivan A. Parinov

£81.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Piezoelectric materials and composites and also the devices based on them have found wide applications in the modern technologies. This book drives the reader from the concepts and ideas in this scientific area to theoretical, model and experimental results obtained some internationally recognised research teams.

Radial-Bias-Combustion and Central-Fuel-Rich Swirl Pulverized Coal Burners

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Zhengqi Li

£39.50 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Presents different types of swirl coal burners, along with developments in radial-biased combustion and centrally-fuel-rich swirl coal combustion technology. This book shows how the two burners simultaneously have the advantages of high combustion efficiency, low NOx emission, and resistance to slagging and high-temperature corrosion.

Nanomaterials Yearbook

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From Nanostructures, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies to Nanoindustry

By Gennady E. Zaikov, Vladimir I. Kodolov

£245.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Combines the knowledge of the authors who have worked in the field of nanostructures, nanomaterials and nanotechnology and in the field of nanochemistry and nanoscience.

Environmentally Harmonious Chemistry for the 21st Century

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Masakazu Anpo, K. Mizuno

£104.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Environmental awareness in recycling and limiting toxic emissions are, indeed, important. This book introduces a chemical approach to the problem of environmental pollution in which the aim of the work carried out is to recover and protect our environment, the most important challenge facing mankind in the 21st Century.

Ecowriting

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Advice to ESL on Effective Scientific Writing in Environmental Science and

By Martin Mkandawire

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Effective writing skills are essential to successful scientific careers because achievements are demonstrated through the number of scientific publications a scientist or an institution has. This book intends to help those with limited English skills stand up to the challenge.

Ecophysiology of Tropical Tree Crops

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Fabio DeMatta

£162.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Plant physiological research has a fundamental role in advancing our understanding of plants and their interactions with surrounding environments. This book provides information to manage crop plants for maximum productivity.

Cellulose

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Structure and Properties, Derivatives and Industrial Uses

By Arnaud Lejeune, Thibaut Deprez

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Cellulose is the most widely spread organic polymer found in nature, since it constitutes the main component of the membrane of plant cell. This book provides a synthesis of the old knowledge and the development of different studies which contribute to the understanding of the structure of cellulose allomorphs.

Handbook of Carbohydrate Polymers

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Development, Properties and Applications

By Ryouichi Ito, Youta Matsuo

£245.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Carbohydrates play an important role in many biological and biochemical processes, including the fertilisation, cell differentiation and maturation, protein folding and degradation. This book focuses on the developments on carbohydrate-binding module (CBM) applications in the biomedical, biological and biotechnological fields.

Environmental Modeling with GPS

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Lubos Matejicek

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

In order to provide effective management and environmental protection, detail knowledge and quantitative characterization of our living environment are needed. Thus, environmental modelling through the use of modern GPS technology and approaches represent high priority towards this direction. This book provides the research on this field.

Handbook on Agroforestry

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Management Practices and Environmental Impact

By Lawrence R. Kellimore

£162.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Gathers the research from around the globe in the study of agroforestry and highlights such topics as agroforestry in Mediterranean regions, integration of native genetic resources in agroforestry, women agroforestry practices in refugee settlements and the advantages and constrains of agroforestry systems establishment in Brazilian biomes.

Definition of Constants for Piezoceramic Materials

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Vladimir A. Akopyan, Arkady Soloviev, Ivan A. Parinov, Sergey N. Shevtsov

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Consists of investigation results obtained on the theoretically well-grounded method for the total set of the compatible material constants for different piezoceramics. This monograph discusses the boundaries of application of the various methods. It is useful to students, post-graduate students and specialists, taking part in the development.

Advanced Materials and Systems for Energy Conversion

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fundamentals and Applications

By Yong X. Gan

£104.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

With limiting amount of fossil fuels and increasing demand of energy, we are facing the grand challenge of energy sustainability. Renewable energy seems to be the only solution. This book deals with various materials and processing techniques for energy conversions.

Sweet Potato

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Post Harvest Aspects in Food, Feed and Industry

By Rames C. Ray, K.I. Tomlins

£81.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Removal of Toxic Chromium from Wastewater

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Mika E.T. Sillanpaa

£81.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

The presence of heavy metals such as Cr(VI) in the aquatic environment and their harmful effects on living organisms has emerged as one of the most serious environmental concerns world-wide. This book reports the technical feasibility of coconut shell waste, as well as zeolite, for the treatment of Cr(VI)-contaminated wastewater.

Root Causes of the Food Crisis

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Technological Progress and Productivity Growth in African Agriculture

By Guy Blaise Nkamleu

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Population growth in Africa and particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has led to declining per-capita food production and consumption levels and incomes have not risen fast enough to permit market imports to offset the decline. This book explores missing links in the technology transfer segment of the innovation-diffusion-utilisation complex.

Syngas Generation from Hydrocarbons and Oxygenates with Structured Catalysts

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Vladislav Sadykov, L. Bobrova, S. Pavlova, V. Simagina, L. Makarshin, V. Parmon, Julian R.H. Ross, Claude Mirodatos

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Syngas generation by oxidative or steam reforming of hydrocarbons and oxygenates now attracts a lot of attention. This work reviews results of the long-term research of the international team of scientists aimed at development of efficient processes of syngas generation in structured catalytic reactors.

Sustainable Agriculture

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Technology, Planning and Management

By Augusto Salazar, Ismael Rios

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Sustainability is defined as the use of natural resources without risking their exploitation by future generations. In this book, the modern concepts of agricultural sustainability and the economics of agricultural sustainability are discussed. It presents a new framework for analysis and improvement of the governance of agrarian sustainability.

Laser Beams

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Theory, Properties and Applications

By Maxim Thys, Eugene Desmet

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Focuses on some general laser-induced processes that are involved in laser-matter interactions. This book also presents an overview on laser cladding, a discussion of the applications of structured laser beams in laser refractography technology, and a review of some fundamentals of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS).

Soil Phenols

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By A. Muscolo, M. Sidari

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Focuses on specific issues and the causes that affect the biosynthesis of plant phenols and, in turn, the composition and concentration of soil phenolic compounds.

Handbook of Sustainable Energy

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By W.H. Lee

£204.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Sustainable energy is the provision of energy such that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This book covers such topics as: monitoring sustainable energy development; methane; energy and territory; biodiesel production; and, electrochemical hydrogen storage.

Engineering Physics and Mechanics

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Analyses, Prediction and Applications

By Matias Sosa, Julian Franco

£162.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences. This book gathers the research from around the globe in this field of study. It presents the analysis of existing models of high-temperature synthesis (SHS) with special emphasis on the kinetics of interaction in strongly non-isothermal conditions typical of SHS.

Superconductivity and Superconducting Wires

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Dominic Matteri, Leone Futino

£107.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Superconductivity is a phenomenon occurring in certain materials at low temperatures, characterised by exactly zero electrical resistance and the exclusion of the interior magnetic field. This book covers topics such as super-conducting miniundulators, super-conducting transitions in wire networks and the orbital physics of superconductors.

Food Hydrocolloids

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Characteristics, Properties and Structures

By Clarence S. Hollingworth

£107.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

A hydrocolloid is defined as a colloid system wherein the colloid particles are dispersed in water. This book gathers the research from around the globe in the study of food hydrocolloids and highlights such topics as: collagen and gelatine extracted from skate skin, sucrose pectin interaction, and utilisation of glucomannans for health.

Production of Fresh Water Fish with Unconventional Ingredients in Egypt

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Magdy M.A. Gaber

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Includes background in the field of fish nutrition. The title shows the expansion in species coverage.

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Research

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By J.Paulo Davim

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Artificial intelligence is a sub-field of computer science concerned with understanding the nature of intelligence and constructing computer systems capable of intelligent action. This book aims to provide the research and review studies on artificial intelligence in manufacturing.

Handbook of Photocatalysts

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Preparation, Structure and Applications

By Geri K. Castello

£162.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Metal Cutting

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Research Advances

By J.Paulo Davim

£81.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Metal cutting is a science and technology with great interest for several important industries such as automotive, aeronautics, aerospace, alternative energy, moulds and dies and biomedical. This book aims to provide the research and review studies on metal cutting.

Advances in Nanotechnology (v. 2)

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Zacharie Bartul, Jerome Trenor

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

The terms 'nanoscience and nanotechnology' refer to the synthesis, characterisation, exploration and application of nanostructured materials. This book reviews literature on cell nanomechanics and discusses the relevance of this science to the development of nanomedicine.

Smart Polymer Materials for Biomedical Applications

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Songjun Li, Ashutosh Tiwari, Mani Prabaharan, Santosh Aryal

£104.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Smart polymers for biomedical applications are one focuses in biomedical materials research. This book covers the research developments on smart-polymeric materials for biomedical applications which include drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensors, wound healing and many other allied fields.

Radiation Defects in Ion Implanted and/or High-Energy Irradiated MOS

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By S. Kaschieva, S. Ndmitriev

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Aims to present some results in the field of generation and annealing of radiation defects in MOS structures. This work reviews radiation defects produced by ion implantation or another high energy irradiation (in particular, gamma or MeV electrons).

Drivers and Restraints for Economically Efficient Farm Production

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Helena Hansson, Karin Larsen, Bo Ohlmer

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Hydro GIS

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Theory and Lessons from the Vietnamese Delta

£65.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

The Mekong River is an attractive river basin because of many natural environmental and development projects. Also, the river basin is located in six different countries. This title proposes an approach to planning river basin management of this river basin to be sustainable for the future.

Titanium Alloys

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Preparation, Properties and Applications

By Pedro N. Sanchez

£162.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Reviews the work on the synthesis of multiphase composites in titanium base alloys to develop high strength and light weight materials with metastable phases. This book also reviews in vitro and in vivo experiments reporting biological performance of Ti-based materials modified by light.

Recent Trends in Biotechnology (v. 1)

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Volume 1

By M.P. Singh, Anju Agrawal, Bechan Sharma

£120.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Biotechnology has emerged as an area of activity having tremendous impact on virtually all domains of human welfare and holds a lot of promises and surprises in some of the techniques for the present and future. This book gives an overview of biotechnological means to convert hazardous wastes into useful products, and then moves to proteomics.

Check Dams, Morphological Adjustments and Erosion Control in Torrential

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Carmelo Consesa Garcia, Mario Aristide Lenzi

£81.99 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Bryan D. O'Connery

£35.99 01 Mar 2010 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from new and used vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled restaurant grease. This book provides basic information on the proper and safe use of biodiesel and biodiesel blends in compression-ignition engines and boilers.

Mechanical Vibrations of Discontinuous Systems

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By Juan Carlos Jauregui-Correa, Oscar M. Gonzalez Brambila

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Mechanical vibrations have attracted the attention of engineers and researches long time ago. Vibration problems require a deep understanding of mathematical modelling and signal analysis. This work seeks to find, with a practical perspective, those parameters that cause non-linearities, or modify the stiffness properties.

Polymer Nanocomposites

01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Advances in Filler Surface Modification Techniques

By Vikas Mittal

£74.50 01 Mar 2010 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc