Wave overtopping on levees is one of the important issues in coastal engineering. This book provides a summary of new understandings on overtopping hydraulics under negative free board.
Tens of thousands of professionals have attended David W. Merrill's acclaimed 'Style Awareness Workshops' The goal: improvement of interpersonal effectiveness skills-inspiring better communication, im
This handbook lists some of the physiochemical properties of inorganic and organic substances found in industrial wastes. It describes their toxic effects on humans and provides information on prevent
This volume offers an in-depth discussion of natural toxicants in plants that store chemicals in the form of glycosides, emphasizing their effects as defenses against herbivory. It also offers an exte
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This volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the study of nuclear structure at finite temperature. This basic subject matter is supplemented with material taken from research on the structure
This book discusses flow perturbation method, namely, the stopped-flow technique and the reversed-flow technique. It is directed to those who need an accurate method for the determination of a certain
This book is a review of published reports of research in the enamine chemistry field. The topics covered include the structure, physical properties and hydrolysis of enamines, the mechanisms of oxida
This book integrates several aspects of iron metabolism in infants and presents the forefront of the research in different topic areas. It discusses recently obtained information on mechanisms of iron
Summarizes the proceedings and keynote presentations from a conference held in Brussels, Belgium. This work focuses on results in classical Hopf algebras as well as the classification theory of finite
A guide to nonrelativistic nuclear reactions. Providing a concise overview of nuclear reactions, it discusses the main formalisms, ranging from basic laws to the final formulae used to calculate measu
Presents a point-by-point synopsis of the information contained in 'CRC Handbook of Gene Level Diagnostics in Clinical Practice'. This work is suitable for professionals and students in pathology, bio
This book sets out the way focus groups can be applied particularly to ergonomics and design-related projects. It provides guidance on running focus group sessions and is ideal for both professionals
The Handbook of Software for Engineers and Scientists provides information on a variety of subjects such as common platforms and operating systems, applications programs, networking, and many other pr
Geotechnics and Heritage collects relevant case histories on the role of geotechnical engineering in the preservation of monuments and historic sites. The contributions in this full-colour book p
Simple, clear, and to the point, this book delineates the fundamentals of statistics, imparting a basic understanding of the theory and mechanics of the calculations. User-friendliness, uncomplicated
Caffeine is the single most widely consumed drug in the world. However, the very same chemical qualities that provide the widely perceived benefits also have both short term and long term effects on p
Macroengineering: An Environmental Restoration Management Process provides a comprehensive understanding of all the technical, cost, and regulatory issues that an environmental project manager would p
Acoustic Fish Reconnaissance provides the first overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of acoustic search, detection, interpretation, and population estimation for commercial benefit. This
The first complete book on enthalpies of solution, mixing, and dilution for polymer-liquid systems, this handbook is a ready companion to Christian Wohlfarth’s previously published handbooks of thermo
With contributions from expert physicians, diabetes educators, and dieticians, Nutritional Strategies for the Diabetic/Prediabetic Patient addresses all aspects of nutrition in adult diabetic and pred
Nutrient-Gene Interactions in Cancer focuses on the complex multi-functional relationship between nutrition and cancer development, including the role nutrients have in modulating cancer growth via in
Surface Phenomena in Fusion Welding Processes provides an understanding of various processes that occur in welding procedures. The book explains established regularities that are useful in the develop
This book discusses the fundamental principles necessary to interpret surface and cloud features in multispectral meteorological satellite imagery. It begins with background information, tracing the e
Since the invention of the first working laser in 1960, development of these devices has progressed at an unprecedented rate. This book traces the history of the laser from the first theoretical predi
Incorporating new information, the authors provide a uniquely cohesive exploration of environmental stress in arthropods, specifically Drosophila, that fills previous gaps in the literature. They co
The drive toward smaller and smaller electronic componentry of microelectronics is demanding new materials with higher electrical permittivity. An impressive collection of methods with in-depth covera
Occupational Stress in the Service Professions introduces the reader to contemporary theoretical and research issues and provides a comprehensive international review of a range of professions, includ
This book is a revised and updated version of a collection of presentations given by a group of distinguished researchers in the field of Geographic Information Science who gathered in Manchester in J
Coastal plains and river valleys, some of the most sensitive but understudied ecosystems in the world, are home to agriculture on a vast scale. Streams and rivers receive the majority of agricultural
Supported by solid scientific research, Phytochemicals in Nutrition and Health explores the mechanisms of action associated with beneficial phytochemical groups. It examines new areas such as the effi
The field of bioseparation, and biochromatography in particular, is advancing very rapidly as our knowledge of the properties of molecules and atomic forces increases. This volume covers the basic pri
Landscape Ecology in Agroecosystems Management provides a systematic evaluation of the basic ecological functions of the agricultural landscape. It presents a new approach to managing heat balance par
A detailed treatment of information relating to fluid-oxide interfaces. It outlines methods for quantifying adsorption and desorption of polymeric and non-polymeric solutes at the gas- and solution-ox
Applied Ergonomics is a concise text focusing on the practical applications of ergonomics. It is derived from the successful annual conference of the same name. This is a text of applications, filling
In situ hybridization is a technique that allows for the visualization of specific DNA and RNA sequences in individual cells, and is an especially important method for studying nucleic acids in hetero
Changes that have occurred in food availability, production and selection around the world raise questions about the food supply. How will they affect the worldwide economics and management of agricul
This book explores recent developments in QIA and describes the application of the theory to different branches of wave physics, from plasma physics, quantum physics, and ionospheric radio wave propag
Pesticide use in agriculture and non-agriculture settings has increased dramatically over the last several decades. Concern about adverse effects on the environment and human health has spurred an eno
