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Biology and Ecology of Anguillid Eels

Biology and Ecology of Anguillid Eels

Anguillid eels have fascinated biologists for centuries due to their spectacular long-distance migrations between freshwater habitats and their spawning areas far out in the ocean. This book provides a long overdue update on the biology and ecology of anguillid eels and features comprehensive coverage of the key features of the genus Anguilla. It covers a broad spectrum of topics on the biology (taxonomy phylogeny evolution reproduction feeding salinity adaptation) and ecology (life history recruitment migration) of anguillid eels. It also brings together important information on the state of eel fisheries conservation exploitation and management.

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Aquatic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate

Aquatic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate

Global climate change affects productivity and species composition of freshwater and marine aquatic ecosystems by raising temperatures ocean acidification excessive solar UV and visible radiation. Effects on bacterioplankton and viruses phytoplankton and macroalgae have farreaching consequences for primary consumers such as zooplankton invertebrates and vertebrates as well as on human consumption of fish crustaceans and mollusks. It has affected the habitation of the Arctic and Antarctic oceans the most so far. Increasing pollution from terrestrial runoff industrial municipal and household wastes as well as marine transportation and plastic debris also affect aquatic ecosystems. | Aquatic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate

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In Search of Vikings Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Scandinavian Heritage of North-West England

In Search of Vikings Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Scandinavian Heritage of North-West England

The Viking Age lasted a little over three centuries but has left a lasting legacy across Europe. These dynamic warrior-traders from Scandinavia who fought and interacted with peoples as far apart as North America Russia and Central Asia are some of the most recognizable historical figures in the western world. In the modern imagination they represent ruthlessness heroism adventurousness and a unique prestige embellished by the wondrous tales and poetry of the sagas. Yet the sum of evidence for the Viking presence is far less clear than their reputation implies. In Search of Vikings presents a collection of papers from experts in a broad range of disciplines including history archaeology genetics and linguistics to provide a detailed understanding of the Vikings in peace and in war. This book focuses on one particularly exciting area of the Viking world namely the north-west region of England where they are known to have settled in large numbers. North-west England was the crossroads between Ireland Scotland Wales the Isle of Man and the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. It was a battleground for distant powers and dynasties and its Irish Sea coastline created opportunities for trading and settlement. Silver hoards burials and Old Norse place-names attest to the Viking presence and Scandinavian DNA is detectable amongst the modern population. The 12 integrated studies in this book are designed to reinvigorate the search for Vikings in this crucial region and to provide must-reading for anyone interested in Viking history. | In Search of Vikings Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Scandinavian Heritage of North-West England

GBP 175.00
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The Labour Ward Handbook

The Labour Ward Handbook

This succinct manual provides detailed clinical practice guidelines for the care of women in labour this is designed to be a ready guide for use in the delivery suite by the busy clinician. The third edition has been updated to include new developments in clinical practice and governance and new guidelines. So far as is possible the differences in care scenarios internationally have been addressed to provide a reliable guide to safe delivery. Key Features Provides detailed clinical practice guidelines for the care of women in labour Offers a ready guide for use in the delivery suite by the busy obstetric clinician and all members of the team Focuses on the clinical relevance of the problem points arising. | The Labour Ward Handbook

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Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants Basic Mechanisms to Trait Improvements

Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants Basic Mechanisms to Trait Improvements

Plants often encounter abiotic stresses including drought salinity flooding high/low temperatures and metal toxicity among others. The majority of these stresses occur simultaneously and thus limit crop production. Therefore the need of the hour is to improve the abiotic stresses tolerance of crop plants by integrating physiology omics and modern breeding approaches. This book covers various aspects including (1) abiotic stress responses in plants and progress made so far in the allied areas for trait improvements (2) integrates knowledge gained from basic physiology to advanced omics tools to assist new breeding technologies and (3) discusses key genes proteins and metabolites or pathways for developing new crop varieties with improved tolerance traits. | Advancements in Developing Abiotic Stress-Resilient Plants Basic Mechanisms to Trait Improvements

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Freshwater Aquaculture A Functional Approach

Freshwater Aquaculture A Functional Approach

Freshwater Aquaculture – the study of breeding rearing and commercialization of organisms fish in particular which inhabit in fresh water. Even though there remains some fragmentary information regarding the history of development of aquaculture in India but those seem to be far from being complete. In the present communication the same has been given elaborately. The book concentrates on the culture technology of commercially important fresh water fishes. Various types of culture techniques including Aquaponics Bioflocs Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) apart from the conventional Cage culture Pen culture Integration of fish culture with other crops viz. paddy vegetables dairy piggery poultry etc. have been dispensed in detail. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. | Freshwater Aquaculture A Functional Approach

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Structure and Functions of Amine Oxidases

Structure and Functions of Amine Oxidases

A good portion of this book has been devoted to the copper-dependent enzymes these being the more numerous. The chapter dealing with serum amine oxidases also focuses attention on their catalytic mechanism as these enzymes have been studied in greater depth. As the presentation of topics whose experimental basis is rapidly developing is likely to stimulate the reader‘s interest many bibliographic references have been included. Readers could find this book poor as far as many topics are dealt with in a relatively little space but we believe it essential to trace the background of our present knowledge in the field of amine oxidases stressing the future outlook of research on these enzymes for they are becoming more and more important in general and medical biochemistry. | Structure and Functions of Amine Oxidases

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Essentials of Functional MRI

Essentials of Functional MRI

During the last two decades new developments in functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) have made it possible to detect changes in the brain over time as opposed to the snapshot produced by conventional MRI. Essentials of Functional MRI breaks down the technical challenges for physicians researchers and technologists who use functional MRI but may not be experts in the necessary math and physics. The author describes the theory and practical details of functional MRI (fMRI) methodology including how to acquire and analyze images and a wide range of examples demonstrate how fMRI has been used thus far. The author provides the essential information to study understand use and teach the practical aspects of fMRI for those people who are most likely to extend its use into clinical practice.

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Magnolia The Genus Magnolia

Magnolia The Genus Magnolia

The genus Magnolia consists of several medicinally important species most of which come from Far East Asia. Many species of this genus have traditionally been used in China and Japan to treat various illnesses from simple headaches to complicated cancer and because of their versatility have more recently been incorporated into commercially successful medicine preparations. And with the revival of interest in herbal and oriental traditional medicines many of these Magnolia-containing preparations have captured a significant proportion of the drug market in the Western countries. In recent years several studies have been performed with Magnolia species resulting in the isolation of a number of bioactive compounds and discovery of new biological and pharmacological activities. This book deals comprehensively with many aspects of the genus Magnolia detailing areas such as phytochemistry pharmacology toxicology quality control and commercial significance. | Magnolia The Genus Magnolia

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Lectures On Phase Transitions And The Renormalization Group

Lectures On Phase Transitions And The Renormalization Group

Covering the elementary aspects of the physics of phases transitions and the renormalization group this popular book is widely used both for core graduate statistical mechanics courses as well as for more specialized courses. Emphasizing understanding and clarity rather than technical manipulation these lectures de-mystify the subject and show precisely how things work. Goldenfeld keeps in mind a reader who wants to understand why things are done what the results are and what in principle can go wrong. The book reaches both experimentalists and theorists students and even active researchers and assumes only a prior knowledge of statistical mechanics at the introductory graduate level. Advanced never-before-printed topics on the applications of renormalization group far from equilibrium and to partial differential equations add to the uniqueness of this book. | Lectures On Phase Transitions And The Renormalization Group

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Artemisia annua Prospects Applications and Therapeutic Uses

Artemisia annua Prospects Applications and Therapeutic Uses

Artemisia annua is a well-known medicinal plant that has been utilized for a number of purposes including malaria for centuries. This is the first comprehensive book to cover the importance of Artemisia annua in the global health crisis and in the treatment against diseases. A component and extract artemisinin is the source of other derivatives which are also suitable for pharmaceutical use. The present demand for artemisinin far outpaces its supply. Researchers are working globally towards improving artemisinin content in the plant by various means. Artemisia annua: Prospects Applications and Therapeutic Uses highlights the different approaches including ‘omics' that are being used in current research on this immensely important medicinal plant. Providing comprehensive coverage of the agricultural and pharmaceutical uses of this plant Artemisia annua will be essential reading for botanists plant scientists herbalists pharmacognosists pharmacologists and natural product chemists. | Artemisia annua Prospects Applications and Therapeutic Uses

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Black Holes Wormholes and Time Machines

Black Holes Wormholes and Time Machines

Bringing the material up to date Black Holes Wormholes and Time Machines Second Edition captures the new ideas and discoveries made in physics since the publication of the best-selling first edition. While retaining the popular format and style of its predecessor this edition explores the latest developments in high-energy astroparticle physics and Big Bang cosmology. The book continues to make the ideas and theories of modern physics easily understood by anyone from researchers to students to general science enthusiasts. Taking you on a journey through space and time author Jim Al-Khalili covers some of the most fascinating topics in physics today including: Black holes Space warps The Big Bang Time travel Wormholes Parallel universes Professor Al-Khalili explains often complex scientific concepts in simple nontechnical terms and imparts an appreciation of the cosmos helping you see how time traveling may not be so far-fetched after all.

GBP 180.00
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Vascular Organization of Angiosperms A New Vision

Vascular Organization of Angiosperms A New Vision

This study of plant anatomy is based on newly available data on the structure and spatial organization of the vascular system of plants. For the first time by means of a new technique of intracellular moulding the vascular system can be observed in its length. Many examples are chosen from among the major groups of the plant kingdom to illustrate the vast field of applications of histological moulding: anatomical structures that have so far been little understood or unknown are described and hypotheses relative to the cambial functioning are presented. Following a summary of basic concepts of xylem anatomy the text is illustrated with many diagrams and photographs of moulds made for the most part with scanning electron microscope. The successive steps of the technical implementation of moulding are described with precision. The book is addressed not only to scientists and students but also to professionals concerned with wood trees and plants in general. | Vascular Organization of Angiosperms A New Vision

GBP 170.00
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Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus subtilis Basic and Practical Applications

Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus subtilis Basic and Practical Applications

Plant diseases are a serious threat to food production. This unique volume provides the fundamental knowledge and practical use of B. subtilis as a promising biocontrol agent. In order to replace chemical pesticides one possibility is microbial pesticides using safe microbes. Bacillus subtilis is one of several candidates. Screening of the bacterium the application of plant tests clarification of its suppressive mechanism to plant pathogens and engineering aspects of suppressive peptides production are presented here. The author illustrates how B. subtilis is far more advantageous than for example Pseudomonas in biocontrol and can be considered as an useful candidate. Features:Bacterium B. subtilis suppresses many plant pathogens and is a biocontrol agent to replace chemical pesticidesThe book presents the bacterium's suppressive mechanism to plant pathogens and engineering aspects of suppressive peptides production Biological control of plant disease plays an important role in sustainable agricultural production practices and is expected to replace agricultural chemicals | Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus subtilis Basic and Practical Applications

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Conscious Mind in the Physical World

Conscious Mind in the Physical World

We have seen remarkable progress in our detailed understanding of the physical world from the smallest constituents of atoms to the remotest distances seen by telescopes. However we have yet to explore the phenomenon of consciousness. Can physical things be conscious or is consciousness something else forever outside the range of physics? And how does consciousness interact with physical things? A lively account of quantum theory and its puzzles Conscious Mind in the Physical World examines two developments in particular that have altered the context of discussions about consciousness. One is computer technology which allows us to make machines that can calculate at speeds far greater than the human brain while the other is the study of the microscopic world. The book explores philosophical issues such as idealism and free will and speculates on the relationship of consciousness to quantum mechanics. This resource will stimulate physicists with an interest in philosophy philosophers interested in physics and anyone fascinated about the waking state of the mind.

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Global Advances in Engineering Education

Global Advances in Engineering Education

The engineering profession is at a critical juncture that requires reforming engineering education. The supply of engineers is declining whereas the nature of the demand is changing. Formulating a response to these challenges demands the adoption of new and innovative tools and methods for promoting the expansion of the community while supporting these evolving requirements. Initiatives to entice and retain students are being employed to support growth objectives. Modern technologies are reshaping reform efforts. This book discusses the state of affairs in the field of engineering education and presents practical steps for addressing the challenges in order to march toward a brighter future. FeaturesCovers the latest state of engineering education in the North America Europe Middle East North Africa and Far East AsiaDiscusses advances in science technology engineering and mathematics and community engagementOutlines applications of digital technologies to enhance learningProvides advances in remote and online instructions for engineering educationPresents discussions on innovation leadership and ethics | Global Advances in Engineering Education

GBP 44.99
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Multi-Detector CT Imaging Abdomen Pelvis and CAD Applications

Multi-Detector CT Imaging Abdomen Pelvis and CAD Applications

Developments in CT technology during the last 20 years have impressively improved its diagnostic potentialities. Part of a two-volume set that covers all aspects of CT imaging Multi-Detector CT Imaging: Abdomen Pelvis and CAD Applications contains easily searchable clinical specialty chapters that provide specific information without need of an index. The coverage goes far beyond just a how-to or an encyclopedia of findings however. The authors have uniformly put techniques clinical findings pathologic disease presentations and clinical implications in practical perspective. It is no wonder that with the critical role CT plays and the rapid innovations in computer technology that advances in the capabilities and complexity of CT imaging continue to evolve. While information about these developments may be scattered about in journals and other resources this two-volume set provides an authoritative up-to-date and educational reference that covets the entire spectrum of CT. | Multi-Detector CT Imaging Abdomen Pelvis and CAD Applications

GBP 69.99
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Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications

Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications

Thermodynamics and information touch theory every facet of chemistry. However the physical chemistry curriculum digested by students worldwide is still heavily skewed toward heat/work principles established more than a century ago. Rectifying this situation Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications explores applications drawn from the intersection of thermodynamics and information theory—two mature and far-reaching fields. In an approach that intertwines information science and chemistry this book covers: The informational aspects of thermodynamic state equations The algorithmic aspects of transformations—compression expansion cyclic and more The principles of best-practice programming How molecules transmit and modify information via collisions and chemical reactions Using examples from physical and organic chemistry this book demonstrates how the disciplines of thermodynamics and information theory are intertwined. Accessible to curiosity-driven chemists with knowledge of basic calculus probability and statistics the book provides a fresh perspective on time-honored subjects such as state transformations heat and work exchanges and chemical reactions.

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Motorcycling and Leisure Understanding the Recreational PTW Rider

Motorcycling and Leisure Understanding the Recreational PTW Rider

Despite the fact that there are around 1. 2 million powered two wheelers (PTWs) within the United Kingdom riders are often misconceived as living at the edge of society; however this is often far from the truth. Riding a PTW is a high-risk activity and those who ride are often perceived as being 'risk junkies' but through an in-depth exploration of this leisure activity Motorcycling and Leisure explains that riders ride because they enjoy it and do not necessarily enjoy the risk involved. The book presents a range of contemporary research on riders and how they find enjoyment. The book further explores the rider goal of enjoyment and utilises Fuller's task homeostasis theory along with Csikszentmihalyi's theory of flow to develop an understanding of the interaction between risk and goals. In conclusion it develops principles of interventions with the aim of guiding intervention design and reducing the number of motorcycle crashes. | Motorcycling and Leisure Understanding the Recreational PTW Rider

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Childhood Obesity Contemporary Issues

Childhood Obesity Contemporary Issues

The consequences of childhood obesity are serious and far reaching with both physical and psychological components that add to its complexity. Childhood Obesity: Contemporary Issues provides an up-to-date account of the increase of obesity in children its causes and its prevention. The expert editorial panel has chosen contributors with considerable practical and research experience. They explore why childhood obesity is so difficult to prevent and treat. Focusing less on clinical issues and more on environmental factors the book brings together social psychological biological and socio-biological approaches to the experience and problem of obesity. Delineating the scope and impact of childhood obesity the book provides a unique view of the obese child. It examines the link between food intake and physical activity which are the immediate determinants of energy balance and discusses how to measure and assess them. The World Health Organization describes obesity as one of today's most blatantly visible - yet most neglected - public health problems. This book highlights obesity in children and discusses the need to develop multifactorial and multi-agency strategic plans to contain this epidemic. | Childhood Obesity Contemporary Issues

GBP 56.99
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Dryland Horticulture

Dryland Horticulture

Sustainable livelihood security of resource poor farmers is the top priority for the nation today. However there is wide gap in productivity of various horticultural commodities among different eco-regions where horticulture can play significant role particularly in arid and semi arid regions it is far below than the potential productivity. Hence sustained and steady growth in rural income is critical for positive impact on living standard of various stakeholders. Therefore an appropriate strategy needs to be devised for such climatically vulnerable regions. The net income of farmers can surely be increased by efficient management of nutrient water and agri-input integrated horticulture based farming system better market price realization post harvest management and value addition integration of secondary enterprises and thereby improving productivity of arid and semi-arid horticultural crops. In this book several such interventions are given in the form of various chapters which will be of immense use improving the productivity and profitability of horticultural commodities. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA. | Dryland Horticulture

GBP 180.00
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Aviation and Human Factors How to Incorporate Human Factors into the Field

Aviation and Human Factors How to Incorporate Human Factors into the Field

Air safety is right now at a point where the chances of being killed in an aviation accident are far lower than the chances to winning a jackpot in any of the major lotteries. However keeping or improving that performance level requires a critical analysis of some events that despite scarce point to structural failures in the learning process. The effect of these failures could increase soon if there is not a clear and right development path. This book tries to identify what is wrong why there are things to fix and some human factors principles to keep in aircraft design and operations. FeaturesShows through different events how the system learns through technology practices and regulations and the pitfalls of that learning processDiscusses the use of information technology in safety-critical environments and why procedural knowledge is not enoughPresents air safety management as a successful process but at the same time failures coming from technological and organizational features are shownOffers ways to improve from the human factors side by getting the right lessons from recent events | Aviation and Human Factors How to Incorporate Human Factors into the Field

GBP 44.99
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Image Operators Image Processing in Python

Image Operators Image Processing in Python

For decades researchers have been developing algorithms to manipulate and analyze images. From this a common set of image tools now appear in many high-level programming languages. Consequently the amount of coding required by a user has significantly lessened over the years. While the libraries for image analysis are coalescing to a common toolkit the language of image analysis has remained stagnant. Often textual descriptions of an analytical protocol consume far more real estate than does the computer code required to execute the processes. Furthermore the textual explanations are sometimes vague or incomplete. This book offers a precise mathematical language for the field of image processing. Defined operators correspond directly to standard library routines greatly facilitating the translation between mathematical descriptions and computer script. This text is presented with Python 3 examples. This text will provide a unified language for image processing Provides the theoretical foundations with accompanied Python® scripts to precisely describe steps in image processing applications Linkage between scripts and theory through operators will be presented All chapters will contain theories operator equivalents examples Python® codes and exercises | Image Operators Image Processing in Python

GBP 44.99
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Biomedical Research Medicine and Disease

Biomedical Research Medicine and Disease

Biomedical research is the first step towards the creation of new medications and treatments that help to manage different types of health conditions and diseases. The prevention and cure of diseases would be practically impossible without such type of research. Although the drug discovery and development processes are far too costly time-consuming prone to failure and have low success rate today the term translational research or medicine seems to have become trendy yet it is insufficient. The present book is a sincere attempt by dedicated researchers to convey the importance of translational biomedical research medicine and disease primarily basic and clinical difficulties in the translation of diagnostic measures pharmaceutical advances biomarkers diagnostics and therapeutics. This book is meant for researchers scientists healthcare professionals industry innovators and students of biomedical sciences as well as for those involved in the basic sciences biochemistry biotechnology biophysics and life sciences in general. The volume comprehensively covers: Emerging technologies for health care Various aspects of biomedical research toward understanding of pathophysiology of the diseases Advances in improvement in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic tools The fundamental role of biomedical research in the development of new medicinal products

GBP 68.99
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