Mastering Oracle SQL and SQL*Plus

"Taking an Oracle-centric approach, Lakshman skillfully guides you through the maze of various popular programming languages and environments including .NET, C/C++, PHP, Java, and even SQL and PL/SQL

The field of forensic DNA analysis has grown immensely in the past two decades and genotyping of biological samples is now routinely performed in human identification (HID) laboratories. Application areas include paternity testing, forensic casework, family lineage studies, identification of human remains, and DNA databasing. Forensic DNA Analysis: Current Practices and Emerging Technologies explores the fundamental principles and the application of technologies for each aspect of forensic DNA analysis. The book begins by discussing the value of DNA evidence and how to properly recognize, document, collect, and store it. The remaining chapters examine: The most widely adopted methods and the best practices for DNA isolation from forensic biological samples and human remainsStudies carried out on the use of both messenger RNA and small (micro) RNA profilingReal-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for quantification and assessment of human DNA prior to genotypingCapillary electr

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects millions of people and their families worldwide, and is increasingly recognized to be a growing public health problem among industrialized nations. Diabetes

Covering prominent software packages, including Hadoop, Oracle Endeca, and SAP HANA, this book demonstrates the utility and promise of these applications. It also demonstrates the need to understand d

Concise, practical, and clearly presented, this essential text teaches the reader step by step techniques for mastering the important and established procedure of phacoemulsification.

As technology has developed, computer hackers have become increasingly sophisticated, mastering the ability to hack into even the most impenetrable systems. The best way to secure a system is to under

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The book reflects the full range of questions being posed about post-production 3D mastering, delivery options, and home screens. It reviews fundamental visual concepts supporting stereographic perce

Current development results in a linear flow from raw material to waste, which cannot be sustainable in the long term. Plus, a global population of 7 billion people means that there are 7 billion wast

In A to Z format, this encyclopedia represents a ten-plus-year update of existing materials and processes, presenting new materials that have been invented or changed, either by new processes or by in

Contains papers reprinted from the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health , vol. 48, no. 6, August 30, 1996, that evolved from a July 1995 workshop, plus four new papers on issues not discuss

Importing finished products, components, and raw materials has become the status quo in today’s increasingly competitive business landscape. The lessons of inbound supply, however, can be very c

If you believe that the answer no is but a request for more information and understand that the best closing questions are rhetorical, you understand the basic art of sales. If you can teach that art

The book covers all the core aspects of child and adolescent mental health, starting with the background to emotional and behavioural problems and looking at models and tools for assessment and treatm

This book covers all aspects of ohmic heating, its science and engineering, chemistry and physics, biochemistry and nutrition, quality and safety, development and technology, both basic and applied. I

Aircraft Structures concisely and comprehensively presents the basics of aircraft design and analysis and is intended for students in aerospace and mechanical engineering. In three sections and focusi

From the ox carts and pottery wheels the spacecrafts and disk drives, efficiency and quality has always been dependent on the engineer’s ability to anticipate and control the effects of vibration. And

Effectively integrating theory and hands-on practice, Networking Systems Design and Development provides students and IT professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and ma

Reflecting rapid growth in research and development on organic/polymeric electronic and photonic materials and devices, Introduction to Organic Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices prov

Weighing the ethical considerations in healthcare and drug issues can be emotionally difficult and mentally challenging. Drugs, Ethics, and Quality of Life: Cases and Materials on Ethical, Legal, and

Urban and Regional Data Management, UDMS Annaul 2007 addresses: geo-collaboration in Urban and Regional Environments; Urban and Regional Computing; and GIS in Urban and Regional Data Management for S

Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications encompasses theory and applications, linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics, solid mechanics, and materials science with a unified, balanced, and in

The book delivers an overall introduction to closed loop supply chains and reverse logistics, and provides both qualitative and quantitative information on the size and dimensions of the market and i

Global food losses are a result of a lack of necessary infrastructure, improper food safety handling procedures, and insufficient training for the personnel working in the cold chain. The development of a resource-efficient and energy-smart food supply chain requires a well-integrated evaluation and development of the cold chain. Cold Chain Management for the Fresh Produce Industry in the Developing World provides a comprehensive review of the benefits of an unbroken cold chain in developing countries and focuses on the critical role of extension education in the implementation of cold chain management. The unbroken cold chain is essential for all stakeholders in the fresh produce industry to maintain the quality and safety of food products during handling, transporting, and storing in their journey from producer to consumer. Appropriate cold chain management is crucial not only to reduce the postharvest losses and wastages, but also to increase farmers' income, generate employment opp

Building Information Modelling (BIM) uses a combination of technologies and resources to capture, manage, analyze, and display a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a

Cable-Stayed Bridges: From Concept to Performance-based Design covers the advances in analysis, design, and construction of cable-stayed bridges. The vast development of cable-stayed bridges in the pa

This book presents the results of a study of high-tech concrete on composite Portland cement and slag Portland cement. It explains the possibility of significantly improving the properties of cem

The proceedings consists of papers covering several areas in plant science engineering, including agriculture technology, food and nutrient technology, and agrotechnology. Electrical and inf

This book will include the latest principles behind the processes of drilling and excavation on Earth and other planets. It will cover the categories of drills, the history of drilling and excavation,

Full account on slope instability and the mechanisms leading to slope movements and landslides. Consists of a theoretical part and over 30 experts' case studies of instabilities that occured in many p

The book briefly describes the various types of embankment dams and their relative merits. This dam type is gaining in popularity, as the recorded field performance is excellent, it is economically ve

Segmental concrete bridges offer expedited construction with minimal traffic disruption, lower life cycle costs, appealing aesthetics and adaptability to a curved roadway alignment. This design-orient

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The main topics concern the geotechnical aspects of the analysis, design, construction and maintenance of deep excavations, tunnels and large underground structures, with particular emphasis on the de

Highlighting the relationship between spillway design and potential dam failure and other important aspects of these structures and presents the methodology of design based on the international experi

This book provides solutions to numerous practical problems in transportation engineering including terminology, theory, practice, computation, and design in several key areas. It includes topics such

The primary aim of this book is to put together an understanding of the appropriate principles of ensuring performance and sustainability of concrete including fundamentals, mathematical formulations,

This work discusses mechanistic approaches to the geotechnics of roads, which are based on the mechanical behavior of materials and on the physical relationships of continuum mechanics. The applicatio

This fully updated edition presents practices and principles applicable for the reconstruction of automobile and commercial truck crashes. Extensively revised, this edition has entirely new chapters d

This book introduces multiple remote sensing systems, advanced data processing techniques, and applications of multiple remote sensing systems in wetland environments, especially Florida. The applicat