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The European Union as a Global Regulator?

The European Union is often depicted as a dominant global regulator. The purpose of this volume is to move beyond establishing that the EU influences global regulation towards an emphasis on the conditions with which it exerts that influence. Toward that end it focuses on the EU's active efforts both bilateral and multilateral to shape regulations beyond its borders. The empirical chapters in this volume are explicitly comparative among foreign partners across international contexts over time and across issues. The more conceptual contributions posit an explanation for the EU’s choice of regulatory cooperation strategy and take stock of Market Power Europe as a dynamic conceptual framework for understanding and researching the EU as a power. Collectively this volume advances three arguments: the utility of the EU’s regulatory power resources is context-specific; debates about what kinds of power projection the EU has been found to be at least as currently conceived unproductive; and that the EU’s engagement in the world is better explained through general theories of international political economy. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of European Public Policy. | The European Union as a Global Regulator?

GBP 46.99

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Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation A Comparative Approach to the UK US Canada Australia and Germany

Financial stability is one of the key tenets of a central bank’s functions. Since the financial crisis of 2007-2009 an area of hot debate is the extent to which the central bank should be involved with prudential regulation. This book examines the macro and micro-prudential regulatory frameworks and systems of the United Kingdom Australia the United States Canada and Germany. Drawing on the regulator frameworks of these regions this book examines the central banks’ roles of crisis management resolution and prudential regulation. Alison Lui compares the institutional structure of the new ‘twin-peaks’ model in the UK to the Australian model and the multi-regulatory US model and the single regulatory Canadian model. The book also discusses the extent the central bank in these countries as well as the ECB are involved with financial stability and argues that the institutional architecture and geographical closeness of the Bank of England and Financial Policy Committee give rise to the fear that the UK central bank may become another single super-regulator which may provide the Bank of England with too much power. As a multi-regional comparative study on the importance and effectiveness of prudential regulation this book will be of great use and interest to students and researchers in finance and bank law economics and banking. | Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation A Comparative Approach to the UK US Canada Australia and Germany

GBP 42.99

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Handbook of Natural Pesticides Pheromono Part B Volume IV

This handbook series includes several naturally occurring chemicals that exhibit biological activity. These chemicals are derived from plants insects and several microorganisms. Volume I of this series is covers the theory and practice of the strategies for pest control and methods for detection. Moreover it presents extensive tables that provide the information you need to select the most appropriate bioassay for a particular plant growth regulator or hormone. In addition to the chapters on bioassays Volume I provides a solid introduction to the theory and practice of natural pesticide use including in-depth discussions of integrated management systems for weed and pest control the state-of-the-art use of computers in pest management and allelochemicals as natural protection. Guidelines on toxicological testing and EPA regulation of natural pesticides are also detailed. | Handbook of Natural Pesticides Pheromono Part B Volume IV

GBP 250.00

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Indigenous Question Land Appropriation and Development Understanding the Conflict in Jharkhand India

This book provides a first-hand account of land conflict and power relations in one of the most resource-rich states in India — Jharkhand. Through the eyes of the state corporate and indigenous actors it reveals how conflict over land in Jharkhand is firmly embedded in the ideological foundations of the key actors in the region. Based on thorough research on the ground and interviews with state corporate and indigenous actors the book explores a host of themes such as: the need and efficacy of state-led modernisation programmes the market as the best regulator and ‘ideas’ of development. The volume highlights how land conflicts in Jharkhand will persist until the ideological differences are recognised and welcomed in hopes of making way for collaborative governance. This work will be a key intervention in the fields of area studies especially South Asian studies public policy politics and development studies. | Indigenous Question Land Appropriation and Development Understanding the Conflict in Jharkhand India

GBP 34.99

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Principles of Contaminant Hydrogeology

This second edition features new and expanded coverage of contaminant hydrogeologic investigations. It presents a practical approach to completing investigations for environmental compliance emphasizing the use of geologic principles in assessment to move sites toward cleanup. Stressing the basics of collecting data that can withstand regulatory scrutiny and achieve remediation Principles of Contaminant Hydrogeology Second Edition demonstrates how to solve a client's site contamination problem while maximizing cost effectiveness. It focuses on small- and medium-sized firms for which speed accuracy and cost are all crucial factors in the site assessment and closure process. Based on real world problems the book takes you step-by-step through the investigation and includes client-consultant-regulator interaction budgets ethics and data extrapolation for solving problems. It introduces concepts such as field logistics drilling techniques sampling protocols contaminant movement and remediation. Regulatory personnel hydrogeological consultants drilling contractors remediation contractors university instructors and students will benefit from the wealth of information provided in this new edition.

GBP 59.99

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CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Practices and Innovations

The purpose of this book is to provide a complete working knowledge of the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) analog and mixed-signal circuit design which can be applied for System on Chip (SOC) or Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSP) development. It begins with an introduction to the CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design with further coverage of basic devices such as the Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) with both long- and short-channel operations photo devices fitting ratio etc. Seven chapters focus on the CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design of amplifiers low power amplifiers voltage regulator-reference data converters dynamic analog circuits color and image sensors and peripheral (oscillators and Input/Output [I/O]) circuits and Integrated Circuit (IC) layout and packaging. Features: Provides practical knowledge of CMOS analog and mixed-signal circuit design Includes recent research in CMOS color and image sensor technology Discusses sub-blocks of typical analog and mixed-signal IC products Illustrates several design examples of analog circuits together with layout Describes integrating based CMOS color circuit | CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Practices and Innovations

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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines and Drives Flux Weakening Advanced Control Techniques

Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) are popular in the electric vehicle industry due to their high-power density large torque-to-inertia ratio and high reliability. This book presents an improved field-oriented control (FOC) strategy for PMSMs that utilizes optimal proportional-integral (PI) parameters to achieve robust stability faster dynamic response and higher efficiency in the flux-weakening region. The book covers the combined design of a PI current regulator and varying switching frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) along with an improved linear model predictive control (MPC) strategy. Researchers and graduate students in electrical engineering systems and control and electric vehicles will find this book useful. Features: • Implements evolutionary optimization algorithms to improve PMSM performance. • Provides coverage of PMSM control design in the flux-weakening region. • Proposes a modern method of model predictive control to improve the dynamic performance of interior PMSM. • Studies the dynamic performance of two kinds of PMSMs: surface-mounted and interior permanent magnet types. • Includes several case studies and illustrative examples with MATLAB®. This book is aimed at researchers graduate students and libraries in electrical engineering with specialization in systems and control and electric vehicles. | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines and Drives Flux Weakening Advanced Control Techniques

GBP 125.00

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Hodson and Geddes' Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis has seen dramatic advances in treatment since the last edition including targeted cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein modulators for most CFTR gene abnormalities. This new fifth edition is an update and expansion of the rapid clinical and scientific advances in improving prognosis and the impact of COVID-19 all of which has transformed conventional models of care. It covers basic science such as how detailed understanding of the biology of the CFTR gene and protein has led to novel and beneficial therapies as well as all aspects of clinical management in high- middle- and low-income settings and the voices of individuals with CF from across the world. It will be a useful reference for clinicians including all levels of trainees across the whole multidisciplinary team scientists and students. Key Features • Follows an appealing organization of chapters by developing fundamental knowledge of the reader before moving on to more complex or developing topics. • Presents a comprehensive authoritative and up-to-date text integrating fundamental science and clinical aspects of cystic fibrosis providing an attractive read for clinicians trainee doctors and scientists. • Draws on global expertise and reflects best evidence-based practice from experts conducting cutting-edge clinical and basic science research from around the world. | Hodson and Geddes' Cystic Fibrosis

GBP 170.00

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Fundraising Management Analysis Planning and Practice

Applying the principles of marketing to nonprofit organisations and the fundraising sector is vital for the modern fundraiser who wants to increase profitability and diversify their fundraising efforts in this challenging industry. This comprehensive how-to guide provides a thorough grounding in the principles underpinning professional practices and critically examines the key issues in fundraising policy planning and implementation. This new edition of Fundraising Management builds on the successful previous editions by including an integrated theoretical framework to help fundraisers develop a critical and reflective approach to their practice. Also new to this edition are how-tos on budgeting and making a strong and compelling case for investment two vital core skills as well as comprehensive coverage of digital fundraising and fundraising through social media. The new edition also accounts for recent changes in the fundraising environment notably in the UK the introduction of a new fundraising regulator and new thinking on professional ethics. Combining scholarly analysis with practical real-life examples Fundraising Management has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and is mapped to the Certificate and Diploma in Fundraising making it the definitive guide to best practice both in the UK and globally. This is a clear problem-solving guide that no fundraising student or professional should be without. | Fundraising Management Analysis Planning and Practice

GBP 59.99

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Aviation Leadership The Accountable Manager

This book identifies the responsibilities of management in the regulatory territories of the FAA (USA) the EASA (European Union) and the GCAA (UAE) identifying the daily challenges of leadership in ensuring their company is meeting the regulatory obligations of compliance safety and security that will satisfy the regulator while also meeting the fiducial responsibilities of running an economically viable and efficient lean company that will satisfy the shareholders. Detailing each responsibility of the Accountable Manager the author breaks them down to understandable and achievable elements where methods systems and techniques can be applied to ensure the role holder is knowledgeable of accountabilities and is confident that they are not only compliant with the civil aviation regulations but also running an efficient and effective operation. This includes the defining of an Accountable Manager tool kit as well as possible software dashboards that focus the Accountable Manager on the important analytics such as the information and data available as well as making the maximum use of their expert post holder team. This book will be of interest to leadership of all aviation- related companies such as airlines charter operators private and executive operators flying schools aircraft and component maintenance facilities aircraft manufacturers engine manufacturers component manufacturers regulators legal companies leasing companies banks and finance houses departments of transport etc; any relevant organisation regulated and licensed by civil aviation authority. It can also be used by students within a wide range of aviation courses at colleges universities and training academies. | Aviation Leadership The Accountable Manager

GBP 31.99

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Understanding Spectrum Liberalisation

Until the 1990s almost all spectrum licenses were given away practically for free—even the first mobile licenses which laid the foundation for multi-billion dollar companies that dominate stock markets around the world. In the past fifteen years there has been a concerted attempt to liberalise the sector and make it more open to market forces. This book examines this attempt. Exploring the new frontier for spectrum policy Understanding Spectrum Liberalisation identifies the successes and failures of the main policy initiatives of the past decade. It explains in layman’s terms the technical and policy background needed to understand these debates. For those already working in the field the book provides a lively analysis of recent policy initiatives along with an authoritative interpretation of the latest developments in spectrum policy. It examines individual liberalisation initiatives in detail and explains the logic behind moves towards spectrum sharing which is seen as the next policy phase. This book will help non-specialists climb the formidable learning curve quickly. It is ideal for those who have just become involved in the spectrum field whether in industry government or as a regulator as well as those with expertise in one area of spectrum management who want to learn more about the other areas. History is about the concerns of the present so the saying goes and the authors hope that their interpretation of the very recent past will stimulate debate about future policy and help you make substantive contributions to ongoing policy debates.

GBP 44.99

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Competence Conduct and Billion Dollar Consequences How Regulatory Strategy and Relationships Can Improve Organisational Outcomes

This practical guide to understanding how regulators build insight and form judgements will help organisations to develop their strategy and approach to engagement and to improve their regulatory outcomes. From robot-assisted surgery and advances in stem cell technology the explosion in use of social media and advances in computing power to the development of autonomous vehicles and digital environments such as the metaverse these exciting developments present questions invite debate and have implications. These rapid new developments also join a world described as being increasingly VUCA (volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous) making industry-regulator relationships more important than ever to prevent consumer harm and to configure business success. This book is written for those who wish to build positive and progressive relationships with their regulators in these exciting times of rapid advancement. From developing their strategy through to the practicalities of how to prepare and engage with regulators readers are navigated through an ecosystem of insight to help build an understanding of what informs their regulator’s opinion and judgements. Underpinned with real-world experiences and examples this book shows that through clearer strategic focus and more effective relationships organisations can refine their approach and build their relationships to drive mutually beneficial regulatory relationships that avoid negative consequences and unnecessary costs. Board members executives senior leaders risk compliance legal professionals regulators and students of business finance and law will refer to this book again and again to guide holistic thinking about regulatory relationships and use the insights these can provide to help them calibrate their actions activities and progress. | Competence Conduct and Billion Dollar Consequences How Regulatory Strategy and Relationships Can Improve Organisational Outcomes

GBP 44.99

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Flavonoids and Anti-Aging The Role of Transcription Factor Nuclear Erythroid 2-Related Factor2

The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) was described as a master regulator of the cellular antioxidant response. Moreover many critical biological functions linked to cell viability metabolism autophagy inflammation immunity and differentiation have been attributed to Nrf2 which regulates over 600 genes. It is well known that oxidative stress which Nrf2 can ameliorate plays a key role in many pathologic processes such as aging obesity diabetes cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Flavonoids on the other hand through their ability to activate and upregulate Nrf2 can have anti-oxidative anti-inflammatory anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties. Flavonoids are an essential ingredient in nutraceuticals functional foods and pharmaceuticals. The present book Flavonoids and Anti-Aging: The Role of Transcription Factor Nuclear Erythroid 2-Related Factor2 focuses on the interaction between Nrf2 and flavonoids and their applications in various conditions such as aging osteoporosis cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative disease and many other areas. Key Features: Focuses on the mechanisms and use of flavonoids in activating Nrf2 as an anti-aging and WELLNESS molecule Provides a specific approach to flavonoid activation of Nrf2 and its implications in aging and various disease conditions and its applications as nutraceuticals Presents flavonoid-based functional foods Discusses the flavonoid nutraceuticals market and future trends Written by experts in the field this book provides a unique approach to understanding the flavonoid activation of the transcription factor Nrf2 which is responsible for many different disease conditions due to increased reactive oxidative species in the body caused by some physiological triggers. | Flavonoids and Anti-Aging The Role of Transcription Factor Nuclear Erythroid 2-Related Factor2

GBP 150.00

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Modern Optimization Methods for Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty

The book comprises original articles on topical issues of risk theory rational decision making statistical decisions and control of stochastic systems. The articles are the outcome of a series international projects involving the leading scholars in the field of modern stochastic optimization and decision making. The structure of stochastic optimization solvers is described. The solvers in general implement stochastic quasi-gradient methods for optimization and identification of complex nonlinear models. These models constitute an important methodology for finding optimal decisions under risk and uncertainty. While a large part of current approaches towards optimization under uncertainty stems from linear programming (LP) and often results in large LPs of special structure stochastic quasi-gradient methods confront nonlinearities directly without need of linearization. This makes them an appropriate tool for solving complex nonlinear problems concurrent optimization and simulation models and equilibrium situations of different types for instance Nash or Stackelberg equilibrium situations. The solver finds the equilibrium solution when the optimization model describes the system with several actors. The solver is parallelizable performing several simulation threads in parallel. It is capable of solving stochastic optimization problems finding stochastic Nash equilibria and of composite stochastic bilevel problems where each level may require the solution of stochastic optimization problem or finding Nash equilibrium. Several complex examples with applications to water resources management energy markets pricing of services on social networks are provided. In the case of power system regulator makes decision on the final expansion plan considering the strategic behavior of regulated companies and coordinating the interests of different economic entities. Such a plan can be an equilibrium − a planned decision where a company cannot increase its expected gain unilaterally. | Modern Optimization Methods for Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty

GBP 140.00

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DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection for Power Electronic Systems

As we increasingly use electronic devices to direct our daily lives so grows our dependence on reliable energy sources to power them. Because modern electronic systems demand steady efficient reliable DC voltage sources—often at a sub-1V level—commercial AC lines batteries and other common resources no longer suffice. New technologies also require intricate techniques to protect against natural and manmade disasters. Still despite its importance practical information on this critical subject remains hard to find. Using simple accessible language to balance coverage of theoretical and practical aspects DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection details the essentials of power electronics circuits applicable to low-power systems including modern portable devices. A summary of underlying principles and essential design points it compares academic research and industry publications and reviews DC power supply fundamentals including linear and low-dropout regulators. Content also addresses common switching regulator topologies exploring resonant conversion approaches. Coverage includes other important topics such as: Control aspects and control theory Digital control and control ICs used in switching regulators Power management and energy efficiency Overall power conversion stage and basic protection strategies for higher reliability Battery management and comparison of battery chemistries and charge/discharge management Surge and transient protection of circuits designed with modern semiconductors based on submicron dimension transistors This specialized design resource explores applicable fundamental elements of power sources with numerous cited references and discussion of commercial components and manufacturers. Regardless of their previous experience level this information will greatly aid designers researchers and academics who study design and produce the viable new power sources needed to propel our modern electronic world. | DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection for Power Electronic Systems

GBP 74.99

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Public Goods and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Inclusive Models of Finance Distribution and Production

The fourth industrial revolution characterized by digitization artificial intelligence and augmented reality and megatrends such as globalization urbanization demographic changes and the knowledge-based economy will trigger a series of profound technological economic social and environmental changes that will permanently and irreversibly change the role of the state in meeting social needs. Industry 4. 0 will also change the type nature and scope of public goods and how they are produced financed delivered and consumed. This book redefines the current paradigm of public goods. It proposes a model of production and distribution of public goods that acknowledges the participation of entities from the public private and nonprofit sectors. The authors argue that these entities would participate in the production financing distribution and consumption of such goods. From a theoretical point of view such an inclusive approach involving the expansion of the classical state – market dichotomy with new entities including citizens themselves leads to a new conceptualization and approach towards public goods. The model assumes shared responsibility subsidiarity and paternalistic libertarianism and it allows the state to create new entities of an educational or fiscal nature while remaining the regulator of public services and distribution. Additionally the book analyzes changes regarding the perception of public goods in the era of the fourth industrial revolution across selected sectors such as healthcare and pension systems education local public goods and public utility services. The book is primarily addressed to researchers scholars and students across social and technical sciences and it will also be a useful guide for central and local administration bodies responsible for public policy. Chapters 4 5 and 6 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www. routledge. com. They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. | Public Goods and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Inclusive Models of Finance Distribution and Production

GBP 130.00

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The Politics of Clientelism

In Latin America the state is the prime regulator coordinator and pace-setter of the entire national system the apex of the pyramid from which patronage wealth power and programs flow. The state bears responsibility for the realization of civic needs providing goods and services to each citizen. Doing so requires the exercise and maintenance of social and political control. It is John Martz's contention that clientelism underlines the fundamental character of Latin American social and political life. As the modernizing bureaucratic state has developed in Latin America there has been a concurrent shifting away from clientelistic relationships. Yet in one form or another political clientelism still remains central. Clientelism occurs when large numbers of low-status individuals such as those in the slums of rural and underdeveloped areas are protected by a powerful patron who defends their interests in return for deference or material reward. In Colombia the rural patron has become a member of the higher clientelistic system as well; he is dependent on a patron who operates at the national level. This enables urban elites to mobilize low-status clients for such acts as mass demonstrations of political loyalty to the regime. Thus traditional clientelism has been modified through the process of modernization. Part One of The Politics of Clientelism examines Colombian politics focusing on the incarnation and traditional forms of clientelism. Part Two explores the policies of Colombian governance from the administrations of Lleras Camargo through Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala. Part Three discusses the modernization and restructuring of Colombia in recent decades under Belisario Betancur Virgilio Barco and Cesar Gaviria. As the modernizing bureaucratic state has unfolded there has been a similar shift in many clientelistic relationships. Martz argues that whether corporate clientelism remains or more democratic organization develops Colombia is unlikely to shed its basic clientelistic impulses. Reforms will determine whether or not the state can construct a system in which the citizenry affects the course of national politics. The Politics of Clientelism provides a well-developed theory linking regime and governmental process to policy formulation and performance in Colombia. It will be engrossing reading for economists sociologists political scientists and other researchers interested in Latin America.

GBP 42.99

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Forensic Gait Analysis Principles and Practice

Gait analysis is the systematic study of human walking using the eye and brain of experienced observers augmented by instrumentation for measuring body movements body mechanics and the activity of the muscles. Since Aristotle’s work on gait analysis more than 2000 years ago it has become an established clinical science used extensively in the healthcare and rehabilitation fields for diagnosis and treatment. Forensic Gait Analysis details the more recent and rapidly developing use of gait analysis in the forensic sciences. The book considers the use of observational gait analysis based on video recordings to assist in the process of identification or exclusion. With the increase in use of CCTV and surveillance systems over the last 20 to 30 years there has been a steady and rapid increase in the use of gait as evidence. Currently gait analysis is widely used in the UK in criminal investigations with increasing awareness of its potential use in the US Europe and globally. The book details the history of the science current practices and of the emergent application to establish best-practice standards that conform to those of other forensic science disciplines. Engagement with the Forensic Science Regulator and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences in the UK and the International Association for Identification has helped to ensure and enhance the quality assurance of forensic gait analysis. However there remains a fundamental lack of standardized training and methodology for use in evidentiary and investigative casework. This book fills that void serving as one of the first to describe the current state of practice capabilities and limitations and to outline methods standards of practice and expectations of the gait analyst as a forensic practitioner. Forensic Gait Analysis reflects current research and forensic practice and will serve as a state-of-the-art guide to the use of gait analysis in the forensic context—for both education and training purposes. It will be a welcome addition to the libraries of professionals in the areas of podiatry gait analysis forensic video analysis law enforcement and legal practice. | Forensic Gait Analysis Principles and Practice

GBP 82.99

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The European Union as a Global Regulator?

Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation A Comparative Approach to the UK US Canada Australia and Germany

Handbook of Natural Pesticides Pheromono Part B Volume IV

Indigenous Question Land Appropriation and Development Understanding the Conflict in Jharkhand India

Principles of Contaminant Hydrogeology

CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Practices and Innovations

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines and Drives Flux Weakening Advanced Control Techniques

Hodson and Geddes' Cystic Fibrosis

Fundraising Management Analysis Planning and Practice

Aviation Leadership The Accountable Manager

Understanding Spectrum Liberalisation

Competence Conduct and Billion Dollar Consequences How Regulatory Strategy and Relationships Can Improve Organisational Outcomes

Flavonoids and Anti-Aging The Role of Transcription Factor Nuclear Erythroid 2-Related Factor2

Modern Optimization Methods for Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty

DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection for Power Electronic Systems

Public Goods and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Inclusive Models of Finance Distribution and Production

The Politics of Clientelism

Forensic Gait Analysis Principles and Practice

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