Concise Introduction to Logic and Set Theory This book deals with two important branches of mathematics namely logic and set theory. Logic and set theory are closely related and play very crucial roles in the foundation of mathematics and together produce several results in all of mathematics. The topics of logic and set theory are required in many areas of physical sciences engineering and technology. The book offers solved examples and exercises and provides reasonable details to each topic discussed for easy understanding. The book is designed for readers from various disciplines where mathematical logic and set theory play a crucial role. The book will be of interested to students and instructors in engineering mathematics computer science and technology. | Concise Introduction to Logic and Set Theory GBP 145.00 1
Medical Image Processing Advanced Fuzzy Set Theoretic Techniques Medical image analysis using advanced fuzzy set theoretic techniques is an exciting and dynamic branch of image processing. Since the introduction of fuzzy set theory there has been an explosion of interest in advanced fuzzy set theories—such as intuitionistic fuzzy and Type II fuzzy set—that represent uncertainty in a better way. Medical Image Processing: Advanced Fuzzy Set Theoretic Techniques deals with the application of intuitionistic fuzzy and Type II fuzzy set theories for medical image analysis. Designed for graduate and doctorate students this higher-level text:Provides a brief introduction to advanced fuzzy set theory fuzzy/intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators and distance/similarity measuresCovers medical image enhancement using advanced fuzzy sets including MATLAB®-based examples to increase contrast of the imagesDescribes intuitionistic fuzzy and Type II fuzzy thresholding techniques that separate different regions/leukocyte types/abnormal lesionsDemonstrates the clustering of unwanted lesions/regions even in the presence of noise by applying intuitionistic fuzzy clusteringHighlights the edges of poorly illuminated images and uses intuitionistic fuzzy edge detection to find the edges of different regionsDefines fuzzy mathematical morphology and explores its application using the Lukasiewicz operator t-norms and t-conormsMedical Image Processing: Advanced Fuzzy Set Theoretic Techniques is useful not only for students but also for teachers engineers scientists and those interested in the field of medical image analysis. A basic knowledge of fuzzy set is required along with a solid understanding of mathematics and image processing. | Medical Image Processing Advanced Fuzzy Set Theoretic Techniques GBP 44.99 1
Level Set Method in Medical Imaging Segmentation Level set methods are numerical techniques which offer remarkably powerful tools for understanding analyzing and computing interface motion in a host of settings. When used for medical imaging analysis and segmentation the function assigns a label to each pixel or voxel and optimality is defined based on desired imaging properties. This often includes a detection step to extract specific objects via segmentation. This allows for the segmentation and analysis problem to be formulated and solved in a principled way based on well-established mathematical theories. Level set method is a great tool for modeling time varying medical images and enhancement of numerical computations. | Level Set Method in Medical Imaging Segmentation GBP 44.99 1
Handbook of Usability and User-Experience (UX) 2-Volume Set This two-volume handbook set introduces the state-of-the-art development in research and applications related to usability and user-experience. Volume one includes methods and techniques and volume two covers research and case Studies. This handbook set is essential for everyone that is interested in understanding how the principles of usability and user-experience can contribute to a design that ensures that the needs of the users have been properly met. The books will cover several areas such as the conceptual aspects of usability and user-experience the knowledge of human characteristics in design the methodological aspects; the books will include intervention examples of consumer products digital systems and augmented and virtual realities. This set will be of interest to those working in the fields of ergonomics designers engineers as well as students and practitioners. | Handbook of Usability and User-Experience (UX) 2-Volume Set GBP 205.00 1
Groundwater Economics Two-Volume Set Groundwater is a vitally important resource and as its use increases the available supply is depleted creating a ripple effect of impacts on both the environment and the economy that need to be disseminated to a larger audience of students and practitioners. This second edition of Groundwater Economics accomplishes just that. This two-volume set is a comprehensive work focused on the economic values of groundwater resources and use and it reinforces the need for a strong economic rationale in decision-making relating to that use. This new edition includes a new chapter on sustainability as well as updating all chapters with a focus on sustainability. It thoroughly explains the economic value of groundwater for sustainable use and needs with practical examples and includes thirteen new and updated case studies on the economics of groundwater data for decision-making. It also addresses both local and regional groundwater economic choices through a series of applications at an international level. This set written by a sustainability professional with decades of experience in managing groundwater use and protection is written for other professionals as well as students who need to understand and evaluate water resources and mange their use from a variety of sustainable approaches. | Groundwater Economics Two-Volume Set GBP 74.99 1
Industrial Engineering Management Tools and Applications Three Volume Set The books provide innovation applications and case studies that are drawn from multiple countries. The chapters in the books represent the best papers from the International Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) Conference held in Istanbul in June 2013 sponsored by the IIE. The books showcase real-life case studies and applications that are set internationally and allow students and practitioners to learn from best practices and also to study the growth of the discipline internationally. | Industrial Engineering Management Tools and Applications Three Volume Set GBP 89.99 1
On Animation Set On Animation: The Director's Perspective is a collection of interviews with 21 animated feature-film directors. These extensive interviews were conducted over the past several years by filmmakers and educators (and peers to the directors interviewd) Tom Sito and Bill Kroyer. Interviews cover in-depth discussion of each director's career - focusing on their creative development their films lesson learned and advice. The interviews were edited and produced by Ron Diamond. Key Features Interviews with the greatest living legends in animation Offers profound insight into the creative process of these giants Grants advice and lessons for inspiring animators | On Animation Set GBP 82.99 1
Advanced Particle Physics Two-Volume Set Providing a complete foundation to comprehend the physics of the microworld Advanced Particle Physics Two-Volume Set develops the models theoretical framework and mathematical tools to understand current experiments and make predictions for future experiments. The set brings together a vast array of topics in modern particle physics and distills the material in a rigorous yet accessible manner. All intermediate mathematical steps are derived and numerous application examples help readers gain a thorough working knowledge of the subject. The first volume on particles fields and quantum electrodynamics covers: The mathematical foundation of quantum field theory The interactions and particles of the Standard Model How accelerators detectors and neutrino telescopes are used in particle physics experiments The technique of renormalization in quantum electrodynamics The second volume on the Standard Model and beyond discusses: The technique of renormalization in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) The status of current QCD experiments Physics beyond the Standard Model including composite models and a left-right model How solar and atmospheric neutrinos are detected and analyzed The books in this two-volume set enable readers not only to perform complicated and skilled calculations but also to propose and elaborate new theories. Each book contains extensive references that offer a comprehensive perspective on the literature and historical development of particle physics. GBP 66.99 1
Power Systems Handbook - Four Volume Set This handbook on power systems consists of a set of 4 volumes. These books are carefully planned and designed to provide the state of art material on major aspects of electrical power systems short-circuit currents load flow harmonics and protective relaying. Many aspects of power systems are transparent between different types of studies and analyses; knowledge of short-circuit currents and symmetrical component is required for protective relaying and fundamental frequency load flow is required for harmonic analysis. Currently power systems large or small are analyzed on digital computers with appropriate software. However it is necessary to understand the theory and basis of these calculations to debug and decipher the results. The material is organized with sound theoretical base practical applications and case studies based on the author’s 45+ years of experience with real world problems. | Power Systems Handbook - Four Volume Set GBP 190.00 1
Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Color Atlas and Text Two Volume Set This two-volume set represents a second edition of the original Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles alongside a new book that covers noninfectious diseases of reptiles. Together these meet the need for an entirely comprehensive authoritative single-source reference. The volumes feature color photos of normal anatomy and histology as well as gross light and electron microscopic images of infectious and noninfectious diseases of reptiles. The most detailed and highly illustrated reference on the market this two-volume set includes definitive information on every aspect of the anatomy pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of infectious and noninfectious diseases affecting reptiles. | Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Color Atlas and Text Two Volume Set GBP 325.00 1
Handbook of Algal Technologies and Phytochemicals Two Volume Set This two-volume set explores the aspects of diversity of micro and macro algal forms their traditional uses; their constituents which are of value for food feed specialty chemicals bioactive compounds for several novel applications and bioenergy molecules. The industrial production systems downstream processing utilization of the biomass and the metabolites of importance for various applications are addressed. Innovations in production technologies coupled with the biological activities of their novel metabolites and molecules offer tremendous scope for the exploitation of these micro and macro algal forms through industrial production processes in a sustainable manner. These two volumes offer a treasure house of information to the students and researchers of plant sciences biological sciences agricultural sciences foods and nutrition sciences health sciences and environmental sciences. Their practical value will benefit professionals including agriculture and food experts biotechnologists ecologists environmentalists and biomass specialists. This set will also aid industries dealing with foods nutraceuticals pharmaceuticals cosmecuticals health care products and bioenergy. | Handbook of Algal Technologies and Phytochemicals Two Volume Set GBP 175.00 1
Set Valued Mappings with Applications in Nonlinear Analysis Interest in the mathematical analysis of multi-functions has increased rapidly over the past thirty years partly because of its applications in fields such as biology control theory and optimization economics game theory and physics. Set Valued Mappings with Applications to Nonlinear Analysis contains 29 research articles from leading mathematicians in this area. The contributors were invited to submit papers on topics such as integral inclusion ordinary and partial differential inclusions fixed point theorems boundary value problems and optimal control. This collection will be of interest to researchers in analysis and will pave the way for the creation of new mathematics in the future. | Set Valued Mappings with Applications in Nonlinear Analysis GBP 59.99 1
Machining Technology and Operations 2-Volume Set This two-volume set addresses both current and developing topics of advanced machining technologies and machine tools used in industry. The treatments are aimed at motiving and challenging the reader to explore viable solutions to a variety of questions regarding product design and optimum selection of machining operations for a given task. This two-volume set will be useful to professionals students and companies in the areas of mechanical industrial manufacturing materials and production engineering fields. Traditional Machining Technology covers the technologies machine tools and operations of traditional machining processes. These include the general-purpose machine tools used for turning drilling and reaming shaping and planing milling grinding and finishing operations. Thread and gear cutting and broaching processes are included along with semi-automatic automatic NC and CNC machine tools operations tooling mechanisms accessories jigs and fixtures and machine tool dynamometry are discussed. Non-Traditional and Advanced Machining Technologies covers the technologies machine tools and operations of non-traditional mechanical chemical and thermal machining processes. Assisted machining technologies machining of difficult-to-cut materials design for machining accuracy and surface integrity of machined parts environment-friendly machine tools and operations and hexapods are also presented. The topics covered throughout this volume reflect the rapid and significant advances that have occurred in various areas in machining technologies. | Machining Technology and Operations 2-Volume Set GBP 290.00 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Four Volume Set This comprehensive handbook set gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser systems including the complete range of their technical applications. The first volume outlines the fundamental components of lasers their properties and working principles. The second volume gives exhaustive coverage of all major categories of lasers from solid-state and semiconductor diode to fiber waveguide gas chemical and dye lasers. The third volume covers modern applications in engineering and technology including all new and updated case studies spanning telecommunications and data storage to medicine optical measurement defense and security nanomaterials processing and characterization. The forth volume covers laser applications in the medical metrology and communications fields. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Four Volume Set GBP 750.00 1
The Handbook of Natural Resources Second Edition Six Volume Set Authored by world-class scientists and scholars the Handbook of Natural Resources Second Edition is an excellent reference for understanding the consequences of changing natural resources to the degradation of ecological integrity and the sustainability of life. Based on the content of the bestselling and CHOICE awarded Encyclopedia of Natural Resources this new edition demonstrates the major challenges that the society is facing for the sustainability of all wellbeing on planet Earth. The experience evidence methods and models used in studying natural resources are presented in six stand-alone volumes arranged along the main systems: land water and air. It reviews state-of-the-art knowledge highlights advances made in different areas and provides guidance for the appropriate use of remote sensing data in the study of natural resources on a global scale. The six volumes in this set cover: Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biodiversity; Landscape and Land Capacity; Wetlands and Habitats; Fresh Water and Watersheds; Coastal and Marine Environments; and finally Atmosphere and Climate. Written in an easy-to-reference manner the Handbook of Natural Resources Second Edition as a complete set is essential for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the science and management of natural resources. Public and private libraries educational and research institutions scientists scholars and resource managers will benefit enormously from this set. Individual volumes and chapters can also be used in a wide variety of both graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental science and natural science courses at different levels and disciplines such as biology geography Earth system science ecology etc. | The Handbook of Natural Resources Second Edition Six Volume Set GBP 270.00 1
Electromagnetic Waves Materials and Computation with MATLAB Second Edition Two Volume Set This two-volume set consists of Principles of Electromagnetic Waves and Materials Second Edition and Advanced Electromagnetic Computation Second Edition. Volume I takes an integrative approach to the subject of electromagnetics by supplementing quintessential old school information and methods with MATLAB® software. Volume II consists of advanced electromagnetic computation which focuses on Algorithms of Finite Differences Moment Method Finite Element method and Finite Difference Time Domain method. Hand-computed simple examples and MATLAB-coded simple examples with only a few elements are used to explain the concepts behind the algorithms. Four new chapters are included. | Electromagnetic Waves Materials and Computation with MATLAB® Second Edition Two Volume Set GBP 300.00 1
Handbook of Conservation Agriculture [Two-Volume set] Conservation agriculture is a sustainable production model that not only optimizes crop yields but also reaps economic and environmental benefits as well. The adoption of successful conservation agriculture methods has resulted in energy savings higher organic matter content and biotic activity in soil increased crop-water availability and thus resilience to drought improved recharge of aquifers less erosion and reduced impacts from the weather associated with climate change in general. This two-volume set Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change and Applied Agricultural Practices for Mitigating Climate Change examines several important aspects of crop production such as climate change soil management farm machinery and different methods for sustainable conservation agriculture. It presents the latest techniques in crop modeling best practices for irrigation under water deficit conditions and other approaches for sustainable conservation agriculture that consider the environmental effects of climate change. It also discusses solar energy-based greenhouse modeling precision farming using remote sensing and GIS and various types of machinery used for conservation agriculture. Features: Examines the effects of climate change on agriculture and the related strategies for mitigation through practical real-world examples Explores innovative on-farm technology options to increase system efficiency resulting in improved water usage Presents examples of precision farming using climate-resilient technologies | Handbook of Conservation Agriculture [Two-Volume set] GBP 200.00 1
Biomass Burning in South and Southeast Asia Two Volume Set The increasing intensity and frequency of natural disasters all around the world has caused severe socioeconomic impacts especially in South and Southeast Asia. This region is particularly susceptible to vegetation fires leading to biomass burning pollution with impacts on other countries through trans-boundary air pollution. Despite the growing body of information on biomass pollutants worldwide only a modest amount of data from these regions are available. With fires and biomass burning identified as a vital issue in South/Southeast Asia this two-volume set was created to meet community research and application needs. To better serve the atmospheric environmental and remote sensing communities and to address air quality climate and the human health impacts of greenhouse gases and aerosols from biomass burning this set brings together the collective achievements of experts in these regions and the state-of-the-art technologies and spatial analyses to model and monitor biomass burning events and their impacts. This first volume covers various topics on fire biomass burning mapping and monitoring while the second volume highlights the impact of biomass burning on the biosphere and reflects extensive research by interdisciplinary teams of experts. This set will serve as a valuable resource for remote sensing scientist geographers ecologists atmospheric scientists environmental scientists and all who wish to advance their knowledge on fires biomass burning and biomass burning pollution in South/Southeast Asia Specific Features: Unique in its discussion of the sources and the causes of biomass burning and atmospheric research in South and Southeast Asia. Explains how remote sensing and geospatial technologies help the mapping and monitoring of biomass burning events and their impacts. Focuses on large spatial scales integrating top-down and bottom-up methodologies. Addresses the pressing issues of environmental pollution that are rampant in South and Southeast Asia. Includes contributions from global experts currently working on biomass burning projects in the US Japan South/Southeast Asia and Europe. | Biomass Burning in South and Southeast Asia Two Volume Set GBP 205.00 1
Environmental Management Handbook Second Edition – Six Volume Set Bringing together a wealth of knowledge the Handbook of Environmental Management Second Edition gives a comprehensive overview of environmental problems their sources their assessment and their solutions. Through in-depth entries and a topical table of contents readers will quickly find answers to questions about pollution and management issues. This six-volume set is a reimagining of the award-winning Encyclopedia of Environmental Management published in 2013 and features insights from more than 500 contributors all experts in their fields. The experience evidence methods and models used in studying environmental management is presented here in six stand-alone volumes arranged along the major environmental systems. Features of the new edition: The first handbook that demonstrates the key processes and provisions for enhancing environmental management. Addresses new and cutting -edge topics on ecosystem services resilience sustainability food-energy-water nexus socio-ecological systems and more. Provides an excellent basic knowledge on environmental systems explains how these systems function and offers strategies on how to best manage them. Includes the most important problems and solutions facing environmental management today. | Environmental Management Handbook Second Edition – Six Volume Set GBP 240.00 1
Handbook of Visual Optics Two-Volume Set Handbook of Visual Optics offers an authoritative overview of encyclopedic knowledge in the field of physiological optics. It builds from fundamental concepts to the science and technology of instruments and practical procedures of vision correction integrating expert knowledge from physics medicine biology psychology and engineering. The chapters comprehensively cover all aspects of modern study and practice from optical principles and optics of the eye and retina to novel ophthalmic tools for imaging and visual testing devices and techniques for visual correction and the relationship between ocular optics and visual perception. | Handbook of Visual Optics Two-Volume Set GBP 84.99 1
Textbook of Ion Channels Three Volume Set The Textbook of Ion Channels is a set of three volumes providing a wide-ranging reference source on ion channels for students instructors and researchers. Ion channels are membrane proteins that control the electrical properties of neurons and cardiac cells mediate the detection and response to sensory stimuli like light sound odor and taste and regulate the response to physical stimuli like temperature and pressure. In non-excitable tissues ion channels are instrumental for the regulation of basic salt balance that is critical for homeostasis. Ion channels are located at the surface membrane of cells giving them the unique ability to communicate with the environment as well as the membrane of intracellular organelles allowing them to regulate internal homeostasis. Ion channels are fundamentally important for human health and diseases and are important targets for pharmaceuticals in mental illness heart disease anesthesia pain and other clinical applications. The modern methods used in their study are powerful and diverse ranging from single ion-channel measurement techniques to models of ion channel diseases in animals and human clinical trials for ion channel drugs. All three volumes give the reader an introduction to fundamental concepts needed to understand the mechanism of ion channels a guide to the technical aspects of ion channel research offer a modern guide to the properties of major ion channel families and include coverage of key examples of regulatory physiological and disease roles for ion channels. | Textbook of Ion Channels Three Volume Set GBP 230.00 1
Phosphor Handbook Three Volume Set This new edition of the Phosphor Handbook comprises three volumes and provides a comprehensive source of knowledge for researchers interested in synthesis characterization properties and applications of phosphor materials. The first volume covers the theoretical background and fundamental properties of luminescence as applied to solid-state phosphor materials. New sections include the rapid developments in principal phosphors in nitrides perovskite and silicon carbide. The second volume provides the descriptions of synthesis and optical properties of phosphors used in different applications including the novel phosphors for some newly developed applications. New sections on smart phosphors quantum dots for display applications up-conversion nanophosphors for photonic application phosphors for solar cells. The third volume addresses the experimental methods for phosphor evaluation and characterization and the contents are widely expanded from the Second Edition including the theoretical and experimental designs for new phosphors as well as the phosphor analysis through high pressure and synchrotron studies. | Phosphor Handbook Three Volume Set GBP 400.00 1
Maternal-Fetal and Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines Two Volume Set Fourth Edition Designed for easy revision of the key points key references and key management stages the two volumes in this set review the evidence for best practice presenting the reader with the right information in the right format summarized in easy-to-use tables and algorithms. Each guideline is designed to make it easy to do it right with appropriate use of proven interventions. The quality of evidence available is graded so that a well-informed clinician can improve the health of mother and baby by providing quality care. *Offers an easy-to-assimilate guide to the key points in maternal-fetal and obstetric practice *Supplies an invaluable resource for those revising topics for professional or clinical requirements *Ensures providers of care can locate the best intervention quickly and confidently | Maternal-Fetal and Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines Two Volume Set Fourth Edition GBP 190.00 1
Polymer and Ceramic Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Two-Volume Set Polymer and Ceramic Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices features two volumes that focus on the most recent technological and scientific accomplishments in polymer ceramic and specialty electrolytes and their applications in lithium-ion batteries. These volumes cover the fundamentals in a logical and clear manner for students as well as researchers from different disciplines to follow. The set includes the following volumes: Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Volume I offers a detailed explanation of recent progress and challenges in polymer electrolyte research for energy storage devices. Ceramic and Specialty Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Volume II investigates recent progress and challenges in a wide range of ceramic solid and quasi-solid electrolytes and specialty electrolytes for energy storage devices. These volumes will be invaluable to researchers and engineers working on the development of next-generation energy storage devices including materials and chemical engineers as well as those involved in related disciplines. | Polymer and Ceramic Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices Two-Volume Set GBP 205.00 1
Handbook of Optical Engineering Second Edition Two Volume Set This handbook explains principles processes methods and procedures of optical engineering in a concise and practical way. The second edition contains new chapters on paraxial ray tracing aberrations and optical design polarization and polarizing optical devices microscopes biomedical instrumentation and optical methods in metrology. The new edition also includes chapters on active and adaptive optics non-diffractive Bessel and airy beams color and colorimetry physiological optics and eye aberrations and photonic materials nanophotonics and metamaterials. | Handbook of Optical Engineering Second Edition Two Volume Set GBP 375.00 1