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Multifunctional and Multiband Planar Antennas for Emerging Wireless Applications

Multifunctional and Multiband Planar Antennas for Emerging Wireless Applications

This work focuses on designing multiband-printed single/Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) CP antennas for WLAN/V2X and NR Sub-6GHz 5G applications. It also delves into the design and implementation of a Four-Port MIMO antenna for wireless applications addressing theoretical foundations and challenges. Additionally the book explores critical aspects of software-defined radios (SDR) including modulation signal processing radio systems TX/RX blocks SDR-enabled phased arrays and beam hopping techniques with relevance to 5G 6G and IoT applications. Features: Explores advancements in planar monopole antennas including bandwidth enhancement techniques Analyzes innovative antenna design structures like miniaturized and conformal monopole antennas; and discusses modeling and implementation Spotlights WLAN and Wi-Fi 6/6E antenna design for next-gen laptops with practical insights Addresses the use of triple-band antenna arrays for MIMO applications in laptops Focuses on planar antenna advancements for diverse wireless bands and applications Explores multiband-printed single/MIMO CP antennas for WLAN/V2X and NR Sub-6GHz 5G Covers the design and implementation of a Four-Port MIMO antenna for wireless applications including theoretical foundations and challenges Explores SDR modulation signal processing radio systems TX/RX blocks SDR-enabled phased arrays and beam hopping techniques for 5G 6G and IoT applications This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in electrical and electronic engineering antennas and wireless communication systems. | Multifunctional and Multiband Planar Antennas for Emerging Wireless Applications

GBP 145.00
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5G Mobile Communications Concepts and Technologies

5G Mobile Communications Concepts and Technologies

This book will help readers comprehend technical and policy elements of telecommunication particularly in the context of 5G. It first presents an overview of the current research and standardization practices and lays down the global frequency spectrum allocation process. It further lists solutions to accommodate 5G spectrum requirements. The readers will find a considerable amount of information on 4G (LTE-Advanced) LTE-Advance Pro 5G NR (New Radio); transport network technologies 5G NGC (Next Generation Core) OSS (Operations Support Systems) network deployment and end-to-end 5G network architecture. Some details on multiple network elements (end products) such as 5G base station/small cells and the role of semiconductors in telecommunication are also provided. Keeping trends in mind service delivery mechanisms along with state-of-the-art services such as MFS (mobile financial services) mHealth (mobile health) and IoT (Internet-of-Things) are covered at length. At the end telecom sector’s burning challenges and best practices are explained which may be looked into for today’s and tomorrow’s networks. The book concludes with certain high level suggestions for the growth of telecommunication particularly on the importance of basic research departure from ten-year evolution cycle and having a 20–30 year plan. Explains the conceivable six phases of mobile telecommunication’s ecosystem that includes R&D standardization product/network/device & application development and burning challenges and best practices Provides an overview of research and standardization on 5G Discusses solutions to address 5G spectrum requirements while describing the global frequency spectrum allocation process Presents various case studies and policies Provides details on multiple network elements and the role of semiconductors in telecommunication Presents service delivery mechanisms with special focus on IoT | 5G Mobile Communications Concepts and Technologies

GBP 170.00
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Engineering Innovation and Design Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2018)

Engineering Innovation and Design Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2018)

This volume represents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2018) which was held in P. R. China November 9-14 2018. The conference aimed to provide an integrated communication platform for researchers in a wide range of fields including information technology communication science applied mathematics computer science advanced material science and engineering. Hopefully the conference and resulting proceedings will enhance interdisciplinary collaborations between science and engineering technologists in academia and industry within this unique international network. | Engineering Innovation and Design Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2018)

GBP 200.00
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Taxonomic Nomenclature What’s in a Name – Theory and History

Taxonomic Nomenclature What’s in a Name – Theory and History

This book suggests an in-depth look at nomenclature in systematics instead of providing another instruction for use of various Codes of nomenclature. The focus is on ideas of what taxonomic nomenclature is as a part of the professional language of systematics considered in its full historical and conceptual scope. Basic concepts of nomenclature are outlined and their development characterized; a hierarchy of fundamental principles of nomenclature are summarized; and the relationship between taxonomic nomenclature and taxonomic theory discussed. This book is addressed to those who would like to go beyond the boundaries of existing Codes to look at the subject from a more general mostly theoretical standpoint. Key Features • Provides a review of the role of nomenclature in systematics • Reviews the conceptual scope and historical contexts of nomenclature • Analyzes fundamental principles of nomenclature • Outlines the historical development of nomenclature • Reviews the rules of nomenclature in botany zoology microbiology and horticulture Related Titles Mishler B. D. What If Anything Are Species? (ISBN 978-1-4987-1454-9) Pavlinov. I. Ya. Biological Systematics: History and Theory (ISBN 978-0-367-65445-0) Rieppel O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig (ISBN 978-0-367-87645-6) Wilkins J. S. Species: The Evolution of an Idea 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-0-367-65736-9) | Taxonomic Nomenclature What’s in a Name – Theory and History

GBP 99.99
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Communication and Computing Systems Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication and Computing Systems (ICCCS 2016) Gurgaon

Communication and Computing Systems Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication and Computing Systems (ICCCS 2016) Gurgaon

This book is a collection of accepted papers that were presented at the International Conference on Communication and Computing Systems (ICCCS-2016) Dronacharya College of Engineering Gurgaon September 9–11 2016. The purpose of the conference was to provide a platform for interaction between scientists from industry academia and other areas of society to discuss the current advancements in the field of communication and computing systems. The papers submitted to the proceedings were peer-reviewed by 2-3 expert referees. This volume contains 5 main subject areas: 1. Signal and Image Processing 2. Communication & Computer Networks 3. Soft Computing Intelligent System Machine Vision and Artificial Neural Network 4. VLSI & Embedded System 5. Software Engineering and Emerging Technologies. | Communication and Computing Systems Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication and Computing Systems (ICCCS 2016) Gurgaon

GBP 44.99
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Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era contains papers that were originally presented at the 2016 International Congress on Management and Technology in Knowledge Service Tourism & Hospitality (SERVE 2016) held 8-9 October 2016 & 20-21 October 2016 in Jakarta Indonesia & at the Vladimir State University Vladimir Russia. The contributions deal with various interdisciplinary research topics particularly in the fields of social sciences education economics and arts. The papers focus especially on such topics as language cultural studies economics behavior studies political sciences media and communication psychology and human development. These proceedings should be of interest to academics and professionals in the wider field of social sciences including disciplines such as education psychology tourism and knowledge management. | Managing Service Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Man

GBP 200.00
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Glossary of Biotechnology & Agrobiotechnology Terms

Glossary of Biotechnology & Agrobiotechnology Terms

The 5th edition of Glossary of Biotechnology and Agrobiotechnology Terms will be a significant expansion of the previous 4th edition. In the past decade many new terms have been introduced due to the appearance and application of new crop plant breeding methods as well as technical advances in genetics molecular biology cell biology and agricultural research. The terms associated with important new technologies have been added to this new edition including terms related to Zinc Finger Proteins Transcription Activator-Like Effectors (TALEs) TALE Nucleases Genome Editing CRISPR/Cas 9 Gene-editing Systems Oligonucleortide-mediated Mutagenesis and RNA Interference as well as hundreds of others. The 5th edition like previous editions will be useful for regulators of agricultural biotechnology around the world customers biotech patent officials venture capitalists and agbiotech company executives as well as biopharmaceutical industries and academics. | Glossary of Biotechnology & Agrobiotechnology Terms

GBP 44.99
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Phylonyms A Companion to the PhyloCode

Phylonyms A Companion to the PhyloCode

Phylonyms is an implementation of PhyloCode which is a set of principles rules and recommendations governing phylogenetic nomenclature. Nearly 300 clades - lineages of organisms - are defined by reference to hypotheses of phylogenetic history rather than by taxonomic ranks and types. This volume will document the Real World uses of PhyloCode and will govern and apply to the names of clades while species names will still be governed by traditional codes. Key Features Provides clear regulations for implementing new guidelines for naming lineages of organisms incorporates expressly evolutionary and phylogenetic principles Works with existing codes of nomenclature Eliminates the reliance on rank-based classification in favor of phylogenetic relationships Related Titles: Rieppel O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig (ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0) Cantino P. D. and de Queiroz K. International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature (PhyloCode) (ISBN 978-1-138-33282-9). | Phylonyms A Companion to the PhyloCode

GBP 210.00
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5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

This book explains the 3GPP technical specifications for the upcoming 5G Internet of Things (IoT) technology based on latest release which is Release 15. It details the LTE protocol stack of an IoT device architecture and framework how they are functioning and communicate with cellular infrastructure and supported features and capability. NB-IoT is designed to connect a large number of devices in a wide range of application domains forming so-called Internet of Things (IoT). Connected devices are to communicate through cellular infrastructure. This technology is new within the 3GPP specifications and is part of upcoming new wireless technology known as 5G. Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Author. List of Abbreviations. 1. Internet of Things. 2. 4G and 5G Systems. 3. Radio Resource Control Sublayer. 4. Packet Data Convergence Protocol Sublayer. 5. Radio Link Control Sublayer. 6. Medium Access Control Sublayer. 7. Physical Sublayer. 8. Quality of Service Architecture. 9. Use Cases and Deployment. References. Index. | 5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

GBP 46.99
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Signal Transduction and Smooth Muscle

Signal Transduction and Smooth Muscle

All hollow organs such as blood vessels the gastrointestinal tract airways male and female reproductive systems and the urinary bladder are primarily composed of smooth muscle. Such organs regulate flow propulsion and mixing of luminal contents and storage by the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle cells respond to numerous inputs including pressure shear stress intrinsic and extrinsic innervation hormones and other circulating molecules as well as autocrine and paracrine factors. This book is a review of smooth muscle cell regulation in the cardiovascular reproductive GI and other organ systems with emphasis on calcium and receptor signaling. Key selling features:Focuses on smooth muscles of different types Describes ion channel signaling mechanismsReviews calcium and receptor signalingIncludes novel cutting-edge methodologiesSummarizes studies of mice with genetically encoding sensors in smooth muscleChapter 9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a CC-BY 4. 0 license. https://s3-us-west-2. amazonaws. com/tandfbis/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781498774222_oachapter9. pdf | Signal Transduction and Smooth Muscle

GBP 44.99
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Environmental Life Cycle Analysis

Environmental Life Cycle Analysis

The trend in industry and with the EPA is to prevent wastes before they are created instead of treating or disposing of them later. This book assists design/systems engineers and managers in designing or changing a product or set of processes in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment during its life cycle. It explains the overall concept of environmental life cycle analysis and breaks down each of the stages providing a clear picture of the issues involved. Chapters 1 and 2 provide an introduction and overview of the environmental life cycle analysis process. Chapter 3 establishes the basis and methodologies required for analysis through description of the basic framework definition of boundaries use of checklists data gathering processes construction of models and interpretation of results. Templates and special cases that may be encountered and how to handle them are addressed in Chapter 4. Chapters 5 through 9 go into detail about modeling issues and data collection for each stage of the product life cycle. The final chapter provides a summary of the various steps and offers ideas on how to present data and reports.

GBP 56.99
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A Deeper Perspective on the Fundamentals of Digital Communication Security and Privacy Protocols

A Deeper Perspective on the Fundamentals of Digital Communication Security and Privacy Protocols

This book divided into three parts describes the detailed concepts of Digital Communication Security and Privacy protocols. In Part One the first chapter provides a deeper perspective on communications while Chapters 2 and 3 focus on analog and digital communication networks. Part Two then delves into various Digital Communication protocols. Beginning first in Chapter 4 with the major Telephony protocols Chapter 5 then focuses on important Data Communication protocols leading onto the discussion of Wireless and Cellular Communication protocols in Chapter 6 and Fiber Optic Data Transmission protocols in Chapter 7. Part Three covers Digital Security and Privacy protocols including Network Security protocols (Chapter 8) Wireless Security protocols (Chapter 9) and Server Level Security systems (Chapter 10) while the final chapter covers various aspects of privacy related to communication protocols and associated issues. This book will offer great benefits to graduate and undergraduate students researchers and practitioners. It could be used as a textbook as well as reference material for these topics. All the authors are well-qualified in this domain. The authors have an approved textbook that is used in some US Saudi and Bangladeshi universities since Fall 2020 semester – although used in online lectures/classes due to COVID-19 pandemic. | A Deeper Perspective on the Fundamentals of Digital Communication Security and Privacy Protocols

GBP 44.99
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Lexicon of Pulse Crops

Lexicon of Pulse Crops

Lexicon of Pulse Crops integrates botanical and linguistic data to analyze and interpret the grain legume significance from the earliest archaeological and written records until the present day. Aimed at both agronomic and linguistic research communities this book presents a database containing 9 500 common names in more than 900 languages and dialects of all ethnolinguistic families denoting more than 1 100 botanical taxa of 14 selected pulse crop genera and species. The book begins with overviews of the world’s economically most important grain legume crops and their uncultivated relatives as well as the world’s language families with their inner structure including both extinct and living members. The main section of the text presents 14 specialized book chapters covering Arachis Cajanus Cicer Ervum Faba Glycine Lablab Lathyrus Lens Lupinus Phaseolus Pisum Vicia and Vigna. They provide the reader with extensive lists of the botanically accepted species and subtaxa and surveys lexicological abundance in all world’s ethnolinguistic families comprising extinct and living as well as natural and constructed languages while the vernacular names for the most significant taxa are presented in comprehensive tables. Each of these chapters also presents the existing etymologies and novel approaches to deciphering the origins of common names accompanied by one original color plate depicting possible root evolutions in the form of corresponding pulse crop plants.

GBP 69.99
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Obesity Dietary and Developmental Influences

Obesity Dietary and Developmental Influences

Focusing on prevention rather than treatment Obesity: Dietary and Developmental Influences reviews and evaluates the determinants of obesity. The book uses evidence-based research as a basis to define foods and dietary behaviors that should be supported and encouraged as well as those that should be discouraged. This comprehensive review represents a critical step forward in the quest to identify actionable strategies to prevent obesity. The book describes the potential role of 26 different dietary factors and 8 developmental periods in the prevention of obesity among children and adults. The dietary factors examined include macronutrients micronutrients specific types of foods and beverages snack and meal patterns portion size parenting practices breastfeeding and more. The factors from each developmental period in the life cycle are examined in the context of the likelihood of obesity development. For each dietary factor and developmental period four lines of evidence are examined: secular trends plausible mechanisms observational studies and prevention trials. Providing easy access to information the book features 38 tables that summarize observational studies 38 graphs depicting trends in dietary intake and 9 tables that summarize prevention trials. It provides a synopsis of the latest research on obesity investigating all major lines of evidence and clarifies common misconceptions while identifying which behaviors to target and which dietary factors show the most promise for prevention. | Obesity Dietary and Developmental Influences

GBP 56.99
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Evolution of the Ammonoids

Evolution of the Ammonoids

Ammonites are an extinct and charismatic lineage that persisted for over 300 million years. They were used with other fossils to corroborate the principle of faunal succession and launch the field of biostratigraphy. Despite intense research many important questions remain unanswered. Furthermore outdated hypotheses persist. Many new findings include a better understanding of their appearance in life their locomotion and their role in long-gone ecosystems. And of course there are still controversies; e. g. why did shell complexity increase during evolutionary history. This richly illustrated book describes the full range of ammonoids and their fascinating evolutionary history. Key Features: Documents the early history of paleontology and the role played by ammonoids Describes the basic anatomy of a diverse and long-persisting lineage Summarizes the classification and diversity of ammonoids Lavishly illustrated with beautiful reconstructions Highlights recent findings and outstanding controversies Related Titles Ponder W. F. D. R. Lindberg and J. M. Ponder. Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca (Vol 1. ISBN 978-1-0321-7660-4 Vol 2. ISBN 9781032173542) Mente E. eds. Reproductive Biology of Crustaceans: Case Studies of Decapod Crustaceans (ISBN 978-0-3674-5277-3) Koenemann S. & R. Jenner eds. Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships (ISBN 978-0-3673-9294-9) Schierwater B. & R. DeSalle eds. Invertebrate Zoology: A Tree of Life Approach (ISBN 978-0-3676-8567-6) | Evolution of the Ammonoids

GBP 59.99
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Cryptography Theory and Practice

Cryptography Theory and Practice

Through three editions Cryptography: Theory and Practice has been embraced by instructors and students alike. It offers a comprehensive primer for the subject’s fundamentals while presenting the most current advances in cryptography. The authors offer comprehensive in-depth treatment of the methods and protocols that are vital to safeguarding the seemingly infinite and increasing amount of information circulating around the world. Key Features of the Fourth Edition:New chapter on the exciting emerging new area of post-quantum cryptography (Chapter 9). New high-level nontechnical overview of the goals and tools of cryptography (Chapter 1). New mathematical appendix that summarizes definitions and main results on number theory and algebra (Appendix A). An expanded treatment of stream ciphers including common design techniques along with coverage of Trivium. Interesting attacks on cryptosystems including:padding oracle attackcorrelation attacks and algebraic attacks on stream ciphersattack on the DUAL-EC random bit generator that makes use of a trapdoor. A treatment of the sponge construction for hash functions and its use in the new SHA-3 hash standard. Methods of key distribution in sensor networks. The basics of visual cryptography allowing a secure method to split a secret visual message into pieces (shares) that can later be combined to reconstruct the secret. The fundamental techniques cryptocurrencies as used in Bitcoin and blockchain. The basics of the new methods employed in messaging protocols such as Signal including deniability and Diffie-Hellman key ratcheting. | Cryptography Theory and Practice

GBP 42.99
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Dynamics of Soils and Their Engineering Applications

Dynamics of Soils and Their Engineering Applications

The book offers systematic dynamic analysis of soils and their engineering applications including machine foundations and aims to develop a clear understanding of the subject. It comprises sixteen chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the various problems in soil dynamics. In Chapter 2 concepts of theory of vibrations are discussed along with their applications in designing Vibration Absorbers and Pickups. Wave propagation in elastic medium including wave refraction in layered medium is covered in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 deals with the procedure of determining dynamic properties of soils using various laboratory and field tests. Dynamic earth pressures in retaining walls and dynamic bearing capacity of footings are dealt with in Chapters 5 and 6 respectively. Chapters 7and 8 respectively deal with dynamic behavior of pile foundations and slopes. Causes of liquefaction of soils and prediction of liquefaction potential have been discussed in Chapter 9. In Chapter 10 the procedure of estimating the unbalanced forces in various types of machines are covered. Chapters 11 12 and 13 deal with the analysis and design of foundations of reciprocating machine hammer and turbo-generators respectively. In Chapter 14 problems of vibration isolation and screening are dealt with. Chapter 15 discusses the analysis and design of reinforced earth wall located in seismic areas. A new concept of a conventional rigid retaining wall having reinforced backfill is presented in Chapter 16 giving complete analysis and design procedure considering seismic forces. | Dynamics of Soils and Their Engineering Applications

GBP 46.99
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Biological Systematics History and Theory

Biological Systematics History and Theory

This volume reviews the historical roots and theoretical foundations of biological systematics in an approachable text. The author outlines the structure and main tasks of systematics. Conceptual history is characterized as a succession of scientific revolutions. The philosophical foundations of systematic research are briefly reviewed as well as the structure and content of taxonomic theories. Most important research programs in systematics are outlined. The book includes analysis of the principal problematic issues as scientific puzzles in systematics. This volume is intended for professional taxonomists biologists of various specialties students as well as all those interested in the history and theory of biology and natural sciences. Key Features Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemology Builds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory Contends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematics Documents that taxonomic puzzles result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes Related Titles de Queiroz K. et al. eds. Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode (ISBN 978-1-1383-3293-5) Sigwart J. D. What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity (ISBN 978-1-4987-9937-9) Rieppel O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig (ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0) Wilkins J. S. Species: The Evolution of the Idea 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2) | Biological Systematics History and Theory

GBP 39.99
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Programming ArcObjects with VBA A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition

Programming ArcObjects with VBA A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition

If you're ready to take your knowledge of ArcGIS to the next level then you need to learn how to work with ArcObjects. But with thousands of objects properties and methods how can you ever hope to sort through the ArcObjects model diagrams?The first edition of Chang's Programming ArcObjects with VBA: A Task-Oriented Approach gave us the answer. The author's task-oriented approach shows you how to sort through the massive ArcObjects collection by examining only the objects properties and methods you need to perform specific tasks. What's new in the second edition?This edition adds macros and explanations for the new Geoprocessing object introduced in ArcGIS 9. x. Instead of treating this new feature in separate chapters the author incorporates Geoprocessing code into the existing chapters. The code appears conveniently in boxes that allow you to easily compare sample macros. Get Started with Ready-to-Use CodeThe downloadable resources contain 95 complete ArcObjects macros and 33 Geoprocessing macros along with datasets to execute the code. Each program begins with a short usage description and a list of key properties and methods followed by the listing and explanation of the code itself. Regardless of your programming experience Programming ArcObjects with VBA: A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition gives you the key to unlock the power and versatility of using ArcObjects to help you manage GIS activities. | Programming ArcObjects with VBA A Task-Oriented Approach Second Edition

GBP 59.99
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Homeland Security and Private Sector Business Corporations' Role in Critical Infrastructure Protection Second Edition

Homeland Security and Private Sector Business Corporations' Role in Critical Infrastructure Protection Second Edition

Since 9/11 the U. S. government and the private sector have devised sophisticated ways of protecting people and assets. The threats have evolved however becoming more insidious. They no longer comprise just terrorists who target critical infrastructures. They also include insider threats such as PFC Manning and NSA contractor Snowden who leaked classified defense information active shooter incidents like the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre and the 2013 Boston Marathon terrorist bombing. These events make it imperative for the public and private sectors to engage in effective partnership to protect people facilities and national infrastructure assets. Homeland Security and Private Sector Business: Corporations' Role in Critical Infrastructure Protection Second Edition identifies the role the private sector plays in securing our homeland and offers strategies to aid in the fight against national and international threats. Addressing mandates and legislation introduced since the first edition this new edition includes:Updates to the NIPP (National Infrastructure Protection Plan)New case studies of both proper security policies and procedures in practice versus costly security breachesGreater focus on smaller business and practical immediate use guidanceNew measures for assessing and addressing vulnerabilities and threatsNew appendices with sample plans and practical checklistsSupplying tools that can easily be adapted and applied to every business situation at all budget levels the book helps businesses counter the total threat from traditional terrorists to inside betrayers—providing a clear blueprint for securing people and assets. | Homeland Security and Private Sector Business Corporations' Role in Critical Infrastructure Protection Second Edition

GBP 52.99
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Today's Curiosity is Tomorrow's Cure The Case for Basic Biomedical Research

Today's Curiosity is Tomorrow's Cure The Case for Basic Biomedical Research

Basic curiosity-driven biomedical science has delivered many of today’s most significant medical advances. This book provides clearly explained examples from recent biomedical history and includes convincing arguments for sustaining a robust portfolio of basic research. Intended as an engaging read which will delight undergraduate and graduate students as well as scientific researchers it is full-throated advocacy of basic science. Illustrations and examples include the discoveries of penicillin and insulin and the breakthrough elucidation of the genetic code. Providing both compelling rationale in support of basic science and a fascinating look through the history of modern biomedical research this book highlights with stirring examples why basic biomedical research is so important and how so many key advances in medicine are derived from basic research. The book also offers a rationale for scientific inquiry and a broader understanding of the history of modern biomedical research missing from today’s classrooms. Key Features 1) Provides clear explanations of great scientific discoveries 2) Illustrates connections between basic research findings and modern medicine 3) Includes compelling graphics/diagrams/illustrations 4) Accessible to the general public 5) Offers background for more specialized readers including researchers as well as those with advanced degrees. Related Titles Staddon J. Scientific Method: How Science Works Fails to Work and Pretends to Work (ISBN 978-1-1382-9536-0) Helliwell J. R. Skills for Scientific Life (ISBN 978-1-4987-6875-7) MacRitchie F. Scientific Research as a Career (ISBN 978-1-4398-6965-9) | Today's Curiosity is Tomorrow's Cure The Case for Basic Biomedical Research

GBP 31.99
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Developing a Safety and Health Program

Developing a Safety and Health Program

Reflecting changes in the field during the ten years since the publication of the first edition Developing a Safety and Health Program Second Edition examines the elements of a safety and health program and delineates how to incorporate them into an organization’s safety efforts. It begins by defining safety policy and providing an overview of OSHA and other regulatory agencies. It covers hazard communication safety training and describes how to write material safety data sheets how to maintain a good fire loss control program and procedures for developing an emergency response plan. The Second Edition includes:Changes all companies must make to be proactive in their security in the wake of 9/11 and the creation of the department of homeland securityAdditional coverage of labels signs and placards; the national incident management system; and homeland securityUpdated information on safety hazardous materials management and accident investigationNew information on fire loss control programs emergency response plans and personal protective equipmentChanges in regulations and standards within the safety health and environmental management industryDiscussion of how advanced management concepts such as participated management can improve preventative programs and decrease the risk of cumulative trauma disordersThe book discusses how to reduce equipment-related injuries through more advanced lockout/tagout procedures and safety checklists to ensure that everything is covered. The author addresses the special considerations important in planning for disasters and terrorist attacks. He provides the basic knowledge of OSHA NFPA and other regulations needed to assist and define what an enterprise must have when developing a program with the different elements of safety. Each chapter contains questions to test comprehe

GBP 59.99
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Conditionally Toxic Proteins

Conditionally Toxic Proteins

Human health depends upon access to high-quality proteins for our diet and pharmaceutical use. This book deals with the nature of toxicity as it applies to proteins in food and drugs. Many proteins such as glutens and allergens are valuable food sources but toxic for sensitized individuals. Even proteins produced in the human body can become toxic through mutation or aggregation. For example Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease are characterized by plaques in the brain of insoluble protein aggregations. Paradoxically even toxins produced by the most pathogenic microorganisms such as Botox have found use in the clinic and industry. This book discusses how many proteins including interferons and cytokines can be valuable therapeutics while still associated with autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis or lupus erythematosus. Key Features: Shows why gluten proteins are different from all others and how this can account for symptoms throughout the body in those with celiac disease Illustrates that multiple allergy syndrome is not only real and related to similar allergens in extremely different plants Discusses the difficulties in using human proteins and cytokines as therapeutics Presents examples of how protein aggregates are vital to many physiological processes but also characterize renal and neurological syndromes Shows examples of protein toxins that have medical and industrial uses Related Titles Almeida P. Proteins: Concepts in Biochemistry (ISBN 978-0-8153-4502-2) Williamson M. How Proteins Work (ISBN 978-0-8153-4446-9) Lopata A. L. ed. Food Allergy: Molecular and Clinical Practice (ISBN 978-0-3677-8199-6) Wegrzyn R. D. & A. S. Rudolph eds. Alzheimer’s Disease: Targets of New Clinical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies (ISBN 978-1-4398-2708-6) | Conditionally Toxic Proteins

GBP 89.99
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Lactoferrin Natural - Multifunctional - Antimicrobial

Lactoferrin Natural - Multifunctional - Antimicrobial

Illnesses resulting from foodborne pathogens occur at least 6 million times each year and cause an estimated 9 000 deaths. For decades food microbiologists have developed various effective methods of food protection. However the constant development of multi-facet food processing technologies and the emergence of potent foodborne pathogens compromised the efficacy of many antimicrobial interventions. Most technologies also fail to address the problem of bacterial debris remaining on the food surface. Furthermore some bacteria have the ability to develop resistance to antimicrobial interventions. All such factors contribute to the continuously growing concern of keeping our food safe. Lactoferrin: Natural o Multifunctional o Antimicrobial presents the scientific background on use of this naturally occurring microbial blocking agent as an effective food antimicrobial intervention. THE SOURCE FOR APPLIED SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ON LACTOFERRIN AS A NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL INTERVENTION Lactoferrin: Natural o Multifunctional o Antimicrobial details microbial blocking technology to protect foods from harmful microbes. Recently researchers at the Center for Antimicrobial Research California State Polytechnic University at Pomona found that lactoferrin when activated functions as a potent antimicrobial intervention. It protects food by removing harmful bacteria from the surface and by starving bacteria before they can multiply and produce harmful toxins and it also prevents bacteria from re-attaching to food surfaces. As a result this substance has potential to help the agribusiness and food industry supply safer food products to consumers. WHY LACTOFERRIN?Studied for 50 years lactoferrin is known to have many beneficial biological properties as an integral component of the mammalian innate defense system. Lactoferrin is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial known to inhibit proliferation of bacteria viruses fungi and parasites. Some of its | Lactoferrin Natural - Multifunctional - Antimicrobial

GBP 175.00
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