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Most of us grew up with the knowledge that India had been a British colony—the jewel in the crown of the Raj. Even those with slightly deeper knowledge who knew that France had once been a conte
This book highlights the importance of carbon structures for technological advancements in applications for industrial and societal benefits. It provides an opportunity for researchers from different
Minor Surgery at a Glance is an essential companion for those who wish to learn or familiarise themselves with minor surgery, including trainees and practising surgeons, dermatologists, GPs, and emerg
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A collection of 14 papers from The American Ceramic Society’s 36th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 22-27, 2012. This issue include
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Author Ned Mohan has been a leader in EES education and research for decades. His three-book series on Power Electronics focuses on three essential topics in the power sequence based on applications r
A collection of papers from The American Ceramic Society's 35th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 23-28, 2011. This issue includes p
This issue contains 17 peer-reviewed (invited and contributed) papers covering various aspects and the latest developments related to processing, modeling and manufacturing technologies of nanoscaled
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