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Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems

Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems

Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems examines the challenges of managing soils in arid and semiarid regions. These soils contain low organic matter are not leached and accumulate lime gypsum and/or soluble salts requiring special management and practices. This book discusses how to identify problems reclaim the soils and then use them efficiently and economically. Water management and desertification in these areas are also discussed. It contains extensive references as well as 40 tables and illustrations.

GBP 44.99
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Current Practice of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Current Practice of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

This volume details the principles and instrumentation of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (CG-MS) and outlines industrial environmental pharmaceutical clinical toxicological forensic and food-related applications revealing findings from the laboratories of 40 contributing scientists around the world using GC-MS in practice. It describes upstream and downstream applications of GC-MS in the petroleum industry and identifies chlorinated compounds in the environment with quadrupole ion-trap technology and high-resolution sector instruments. | Current Practice of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

GBP 59.99
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An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Volume 1 Bacterial Agents

An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Volume 1 Bacterial Agents

Filled with highly instructional visual images An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Volume 1: Bacterial Agents contains typical and atypical presentations and identifying characteristics of microorganisms including newly described microbial agents covering the breadth of clinical microbiology. The book presents more than 425 color photomicrographs harvested over the author's 40-year career augmented by up-to-date text describing each microbial entity included and offering insightful comments on their clinical significance. | An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Volume 1 Bacterial Agents

GBP 59.99
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Laser Safety Tools and Training Second Edition

Laser Safety Tools and Training Second Edition

New chapters and updates highlight the second edition of Laser Safety: Tools and Training. This text provides background information relating to lasers and laser safety and examines the components of laser work and laser safety from a different perspective. Written by a working laser safety officer the book considers ways to keep users as well as those around them safe. The author encourages readers to think beyond protective eyewear. As it relates to safety he determines that if eyewear is required then the laser system is not ideal. This book factors in optics the vibration elements of the optical table the power meter and user training elements that are not commonly considered in the context of laser safety. It presents ways for users to evaluate the hazards of any laser procedure and ensure that they are following documented laser safety standards. The material serves as a fundamental means or road map for laser users seeking to utilize the safest system possible. What’s New in the Second Edition: The second edition provides an inclusion of the Z136. 8 Research Laser Standard and offers updates and an explanation of eye exposure limits (MPE) presents new cases studies and presents practical example images. It includes coverage of laser lab design lessons addresses user facility challenges and laser disposal. Presents case studies of real accidents preventive measures and templates for documenting potential laser risks and attendant safety measures Reviews factors often overlooked when one is setting up a laser lab Demonstrates how to investigate a laser incident This text which includes fundamental laser and laser safety information as well as critical laser use information is appropriate for both the novice and the seasoned professional. | Laser Safety Tools and Training Second Edition

GBP 77.99
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Diatoms Ecology and Biotechnological Applications

Diatoms Ecology and Biotechnological Applications

This reference book covers the ecological impact and biotechnological applications of diatoms. Diatoms contribute to 40% of primary productivity in aquatic ecosystems. They have a unique biomonitoring ability and sensitivity toward different pollutants in wastewater and are thereby a tool for ecotoxicological monitoring. The book discusses the need for newer diatom-based indices for wastewater quality analysis. It describes the nutraceutical value of the myriad compounds like omega 3 fatty acids-DHA polysaccharides and phenols in diatoms. It also elaborates on the challenges in sustainable diatom biorefinery. This book is meant for microbiologists biotechnologists and marine biologists. | Diatoms Ecology and Biotechnological Applications

GBP 170.00
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Osmotic and Ionic Regulation Cells and Animals

Osmotic and Ionic Regulation Cells and Animals

In the 40 years since the classic review of osmotic and ionic regulation written by Potts and Parry there has been astonishing growth in scientific productivity a marked shift in the direction and taxonomic distribution of research and amazing changes in the technology of scientific research…It is indicative of the growth of the subject that as time passes the number of authors needed to review the subject grows exponentially. The time is ripe for a new survey of the subject and Dr. Evans is to be congratulated on the expert crew that he has recruited. —From the foreword by W. T. W. PottsOsmotic and Ionic Regulation: Cells and Animals not only fills a gap in the literature but delineates the new approaches outlooks and findings that define how the field has changed. Providing the first comprehensive summary of the fundamentally important mechanisms of ionic and osmotic regulation in 40 years it ties the new findings to the older work of Potts and Parry. This book written by accepted leaders in this field dealing with the ecology to the molecular biology of the processes and the taxa provides background information in a broad range of disciplines such as zoology evolutionary biology physiology ichthyology aquaculture marine biology entomology herpetology avian biology human nephrology conservation biology and pharmacology. | Osmotic and Ionic Regulation Cells and Animals

GBP 59.99
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The Handbook of Applied Expert Systems

The Handbook of Applied Expert Systems

The Handbook of Applied Expert Systems is a landmark work dedicated solely to this rapidly advancing area of study. Edited by Jay Liebowitz a professor author and consultant known around the world for his work in the field this authoritative source covers the latest expert system technologies applications methodologies and practices. The book features contributions from more than 40 of the world's foremost expert systems authorities in industry government and academia. The Handbook is organized into two major sections. The first section explains expert systems technologies while the second section focuses on applied examples in a wide variety of industries. Key topics covered include fuzzy systems genetic algorithm development machine learning knowledge representation and much more.

GBP 56.99
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Human Factors in Automotive Engineering and Technology

Human Factors in Automotive Engineering and Technology

Offering a unique perspective on vehicle design and on new developments in vehicle technology this book seeks to bridge the gap between engineers who design and build cars and human factors as a body of knowledge with considerable value in this domain. The work that forms the basis of the book represents more than 40 years of experience by the authors. Human Factors in Automotive Engineering and Technology imparts the authors' scientific background in human factors by way of actionable design guidance combined with a set of case studies highly relevant to current technological challenges in vehicle design. The book presents a novel and accessible insight into a body of knowledge that will enable students professionals and engineers to add significant value to their work.

GBP 56.99
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Coffee Rust: Epidemiology Resistance and Management

Coffee Rust: Epidemiology Resistance and Management

This highly informative monograph will provide a basic reference on coffee rust for both investigators in the field and those entering it. The research conducted has been organized based on principles of epidemiology and plant disease management providing both theoretical and practical information. This approach enables discussion of the past present and future of coffee rust research in broad plant patholog-ical areas of biology epidemiology genetics and breeding for disease resistance fungicide technology and application and disease management. In addition an analysis of epidemics breeding programs and other rust management practices in India Kenya and Brazil are included. This new text will contain over 45 figures and 40 tables for both investigators in the field and those just entering it. | Coffee Rust: Epidemiology Resistance and Management

GBP 140.00
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Oceanography An Illustrated Guide

Oceanography An Illustrated Guide

Oceans cover over 70% of the planet's surface and are essential to life on earth yet their deepest mysteries remained unexplored until very recently when 20th century technological advances allowed the vast expansion of our frontiers of knowledge and worldwide interest in oceanography grew rapidly. Combining the skills of 40 contributors from world-renowned teaching and research establishments this richly illustrated introduction to oceanography is suitable for coursework and appeals to a wide readership without compromising standards of scientific rigour. With coverage ranging from history and instrumentation to the physical geography meteorology biology and chemistry of the sea and its ecosystems Oceanography provides the reader with an authoritative comprehensive guide while promoting awareness of current ecological concerns governing man's relationship with the oceans. | Oceanography An Illustrated Guide

GBP 145.00
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CRC Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents

CRC Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents

The Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents 2nd Edition is an indispensable source book of physico-chemical properties preparation and analytical applications of the most commonly used organic reagents. Updated from the 1st Edition this volume includes data on 40 new reagents (such as ultra-high sensitive azo dyes fluorescent calcium indicators and chromogenic crown ethers and porphyrin reagents) a new Reagent Index listing reagents according to the elements to be assayed and completely updated references. Each entry contains information on synonyms sources and methods of synthesis analytical applications complexation reactions and the properties of complexes purification and purity of the reagent and other regeants with a related structure. The Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents 2nd Edition is an invaluable bench-side reference for professional analytical chemists and graduate students. | CRC Handbook of Organic Analytical Reagents

GBP 59.99
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Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting in the Real World

Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting in the Real World

This book covers every aspect of forensic accounting anti-fraud control systems and fraud investigations. The author uses his own case experience to guide the reader through each phase of a forensic accounting assignment and fraud investigation. The book opens with an explanation of what happened to a company that was ensnared in a huge commodity purchasing scheme. Using his knowledge and experience gained over 40 years the author illustrates that unexpected fraud occurrences can happen to any company in any industry. Additionally the author explains the current white-collar crime threats that organizations face every day as well as legal issues that are often implicated in forensic accounting and fraud investigation projects. Electronic and non-electronic evidence gathering is also covered in detail with illustrative examples. One chapter is devoted entirely to the often misunderstood but extremely important subject of witness interviews. It provides the correct approach to the analysis and correlation of evidence in determining findings and conclusions of an investigation. Another chapter is devoted to proper report writing. The author provides detailed guidance on presenting findings to a variety of audiences including management a board law enforcement and at trials and hearings. It also covers proper techniques for measuring economic damages and concludes with a useful index. William L. Jennings is a Senior Director at Delta Consulting Group. He is responsible for providing forensic accounting investigation and asset recovery services to corporations government agencies attorneys and their clients as well as business controls consulting services to organizations. With more than 40 years of experience in public accounting and auditing forensic accounting business valuation investigation asset recovery and business controls development Mr. Jennings has worked on hundreds of forensic accounting and investigation assignments and he provides expert testimony. | Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting in the Real World

GBP 44.99
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Microcontroller Engineering with MSP432 Fundamentals and Applications

Microcontroller Engineering with MSP432 Fundamentals and Applications

This book aims to develop professional and practical microcontroller applications in the ARM-MDK environment with Texas Instruments MSP432P401R LaunchPad kits. It introduces ARM Cortex-M4 MCU by highlighting the most important elements including: registers pipelines memory and I/O ports. With the updated MSP432P401R Evaluation Board (EVB) MSP-EXP432P401R this MCU provides various control functions with multiple peripherals to enable users to develop and build various modern control projects with rich control strategies. Micro-controller programming is approached with basic and straightforward programming codes to reduce learning curves and furthermore to enable students to build embedded applications in more efficient and interesting ways. For authentic examples 37 Class programming projects are built into the book that use MSP432P401R MCU. Additionally approximately 40 Lab programming projects with MSP432P401R MCU are included to be assigned as homework. | Microcontroller Engineering with MSP432 Fundamentals and Applications

GBP 44.99
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A Manual of Basic Microsurgical Techniques

A Manual of Basic Microsurgical Techniques

A practical surgical manual providing a step-by-step guide to basic microsurgical techniques for the reconstruction of small vessels nerves and vas deferens. This also includes access to videos demonstrating core microsurgical techniques. Incorporating 40 years of experience gained by the teachers of the microvascular course at Northwick Park the techniques described in this manual have trained generations of surgeons. Fully illustrated and with a clear succinct text this manual will enable the reader to master basic skills quickly and confidently. Microsurgery is not difficult provided it is taught properly: There is no magic formula but it must be learnt slowly patiently and step by step. This valuable resource will be useful for surgeons in training and in practice and for research workers who are increasingly using microsurgical techniques in their experiments. | A Manual of Basic Microsurgical Techniques

GBP 59.99
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Advanced Radiation Protection Dosimetry

Advanced Radiation Protection Dosimetry

Although many radiation protection scientists and engineers use dose coefficients few know the origin of those dose coefficients. This is the first book in over 40 years to address the topic of radiation protection dosimetry in intimate detail. Advanced Radiation Protection Dosimetry covers all methods used in radiation protection dosimetry including advanced external and internal radiation dosimetry concepts and regulatory applications. This book is an ideal reference for both scientists and practitioners in radiation protection and students in graduate health physics and medical physics courses. Features:A much-needed book filling a gap in the market in a rapidly expanding areaContains the history evolution and the most up-to-date computational dosimetry modelsAuthored and edited by internationally recognized authorities and subject area specialistsInterrogates both the origins and methodologies of dose coefficient calculationIncorporates the latest international guidance for radiation dosimetry and protection

GBP 46.99
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Neurology A Visual Approach

Neurology A Visual Approach

This brand-new revision aid has been designed specifically to help medical students and early post-graduate doctors learn and remember pertinent information about various neurological conditions through pictorial representation and will be invaluable throughout medical studies and particularly useful in the pressured run-up to final and post-graduate examinations. The highly-structured information is presented in a consistent double-page format. Each condition is represented by a characterful and memorable visual mnemonic accompanied by a concise high-yield review covering definition aetiology epidemiology presentation investigation management complications and prognosis. Over 40 common conditions are included organized alphabetically for ease of reference. Neurology is often viewed as a challenging subject to learn. By utilising visual imagery to aid memory and recall of important information the author brings a refreshing new approach to knowledge consolidation. | Neurology A Visual Approach

GBP 24.99
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The Board Game Designer's Guide to Careers in the Industry

The Board Game Designer's Guide to Careers in the Industry

Are you thinking about working in the board game industry? Here’s what you need to know. There are so many jobs and roles that need to be filled in the board game industry. You might just have the right skills and experience to excel. But first you need to know what opportunities exist and what the hardest gaps are to fill! In this book you’ll discover • What jobs are really in demand • How you can get your foot in the door with a publisher • Jobs in the industry you’ve never even thought of • What other opportunities exist for people with skills just like yours With insights from over 40 industry pros as well as the author’s many years of experience you’ll be able to put your own skills and experience to great use in an amazing growing industry. | The Board Game Designer's Guide to Careers in the Industry

GBP 34.99
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The Ecology of Malaria Vectors

The Ecology of Malaria Vectors

This practical book covers all aspects of the biology of malaria vectors with notes on the vectors of dengue. It is the first work in this field to concentrate on mosquitoes rather than covering all disease vectors. Authored by renowned field entomologist Jacques Derek Charlwood it disseminates his vast experience working on mosquito biology ecology and the evaluation of new vector control tools across five continents over the past 40 years. Covering all aspects from classification and systematics population dynamics vector control to surveillance and sampling epidemics and a selection of case histories the book also considers genetics and resistance Aedes biology and malaria and dengue models. It is designed to fill the gap between very specialized texts and undergraduate books on general disease vectors and is ideal as a textbook for postgraduate courses in entomology and mosquito vectors of disease. | The Ecology of Malaria Vectors

GBP 69.99
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Biotechnology the Science the Products the Government the Business

Biotechnology the Science the Products the Government the Business

The over-riding premise for biotechnology in this book is bringing novel products to market to substantially advance patient care and disease mitigation. Biotechnology over its relatively brief existence of 40 years has experienced a mercurial growth. The vast educational need for biotechnology information in this rapidly burgeoning field is a basic rationale here. However a more prominent underpinning is that bringing biotech products to market for patient care involves success in the following four areas of engagement simultaneously - scientific advances for healthcare technologies novel and varied products for untreated diseases regulatory authorities and biotech companies. Features Comprehensive coverage of biotechnology science topics used in development and manufacturing Addresses all the scientific technologies within biotechnology responsible for products on the market and the pipeline Presents business issues such as marketing and sales of the products as well as companies engaged and how biotech business has evolved | Biotechnology the Science the Products the Government the Business

GBP 32.99
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The Healing Power of Ginseng

The Healing Power of Ginseng

Health and medical uses of ginseng is broad due to its adaptogenic properties it is an effective tonic. Ginseng can be used to improve mental and physical performance reduce stress and increase longevity. This book covers the properties and uses of four varieties of ginseng in the world with focus on American and Asian types of ginseng. This books discusses healing properties of ginseng growing ginseng plants chemical nutritional medical and pharmacological properties detoxification longevity and proper usage of the root. Features • Discusses four types of ginseng chemical compositions clinical and pharmacological uses • Presents various clinical uses of ginseng covering more than 40 diseases and conditions • Covers traditional Chinese medicine related history of the use of ginseng in China and the discovery of both Asian and American ginseng. • Teaches users how to use different kinds of ginseng for health maintenance • Discusses ginseng use in cold flu prevention cancer diabetes low energy/lethargy and erectile dysfunction | The Healing Power of Ginseng

GBP 48.99
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The Integrative Functions of The Basal Ganglia

The Integrative Functions of The Basal Ganglia

This volume is the first comprehensive and single-authored book on the functions of the basal ganglia. The goal is to provide a new synthesis of diverse areas of research on the basal ganglia from cellular mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity to neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavior. A global theory of basal ganglia function incorporating research from the last 40 years is presented. I hope to explain for the first time how the basal ganglia generate behavior how they contribute to learning and memory and how impairments in basal ganglia function can lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders. Features The only single-authored book on the basal ganglia with coverage of the latest literature Spans multiple levels of analysis from cellular physiology to behavior Includes coverage of clinical symptoms encompassing neuropsychology movement disorders and psychiatric disorders Discusses the role of the basal ganglia in learning and memory | The Integrative Functions of The Basal Ganglia

GBP 150.00
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Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering

Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering

Ground improvement has been one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving areas of geotechnical engineering and construction over the past 40 years. The need to develop sites with marginal soils has made ground improvement an increasingly important core component of geotechnical engineering curricula. Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering addresses the most effective and latest cutting-edge techniques for ground improvement. Key ground improvement methods are introduced that provide readers with a thorough understanding of the theory design principles and construction approaches that underpin each method. Major topics are compaction permeation grouting vibratory methods soil mixing stabilization and solidification cutoff walls dewatering consolidation geosynthetics jet grouting ground freezing compaction grouting and earth retention. The book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate-level university students as well as practitioners seeking fundamental background in these techniques. The numerous problems with worked examples photographs schematics charts and graphs make it an excellent reference and teaching tool.

GBP 48.99
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Post-Tensioning in Building Construction

Post-Tensioning in Building Construction

Worldwide growth and application of post-tensioning in recent years is one of the major developments in building construction. The growth is propelled by a burgeoning demand for construction of serviceable and safe buildings. Unlike traditional construction post-tensioning is based on new design methodology often not covered in traditional engineering courses. With more than 40 years of experience of study teaching and work on post-tensioning applications around the world the author has written this book for students as well as practicing engineers contractors and academics. While the book covers the basics and concepts of post-tensioning in simple and clear language it also focuses on the application and detailed design through real world examples. Topics of the book include the European and the American building Codes for post-tensioning design. The codes are detailed in the book’s examples such as column-supported floors and beam frames. The book explains and highlights the importance of shortening specific to post-tensioned members and construction detailing for serviceable and safe performance. | Post-Tensioning in Building Construction

GBP 100.00
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