Introduction to Polymers, Second Edition discusses the synthesis, characterization, structure, and mechanical properties of polymers in a single text, giving approximately equal emphasis to each of th
This text offers an overview of research and comment on the detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation, chemical agents and other substances in the environment and will be of wide interest to dermat
This anatomical aid contains colour slides of 179 serial cross-sections of frozen forearm and hand, which are accompanied by CT and MRI scans. Labelled interpretative line drawings complete the covera
In 23 contributed articles, international clinicians who specialize in the field review the pulmonic complications of serious tropical and subtropical disorders, enabling physicians to initiate immuno
Summarizes some of the important aspects of sunscreen evaluation and usage to assist practicing physicians in providing advice for their patients on sun protection. Following a brief introduction on t
Focuses on techniques to diagnose precise defects in genetically unstable, evolving leukemic populations of neoplastic hematopoietic cells, highlighting findings on the molecular biology and clinical
Concentrates on the cellular and molecular toxicity of selected well-known drugs or chemicals on the cardiovascular system. The primary objective is to provide a better understanding of the mechanisms
Diagnosis of common symptoms is explained and the most frequently occurring clinical conditions in ophthalmology described. A section relates eye disease to general medicine, paediatrics, neurology an
Defines the basic technical approaches to reproductive genetics, concentrating on the procedural and mechanical approaches to human prenatal diagnosis. Delineates screening techniques of alpha-fetopro
Examines one of the great public health problems in the US today. The contributors review the surgical pathology of pulmonary and pleural neoplasms, explore etiology, evaluate modern diagnostic techni
The most common ailments of children worldwide affect the upper respiratory tract: the common cold, allergies, and infection of ear, nose, throat, or sinuses; medical treatment rarely seeks the etiolo
The past several years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the development and use of in vitro systems in pharmacology and toxicology. This volume consists of information on all major in vitro model
For students and practitioners of genetic engineering technology; a review of the field, including traditional gene-cloning techniques, current expression systems, fermentation bioreactors, novel appl
Contributors present a detailed account of basic and clinical aspects of the factor VIII/von Willebrand complex, relating advances in molecular and cellular biology to the clinical disorders associate
Originally published as Drug and chemical toxicology, v.10, no.1 and 2, 1987. Derived from the Asbestos Toxicity Symposium held April 1985, Miami, Fla. Six contributions on: biological effects, the to
This book is a complete guide to manufacturing, installation, inspection,testing and commissioning of process plant piping covering piping spool fabrication, material traceability, installat
This new book discusses progressive collapse analysis and building design for a wide array of civil infrastructure types, including buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels, power generating facilities, road
The book places software engineering in a general design perspective, relating the activity of designing software to the activities involved in designing other "things" in other disciplines. Central t
All undergraduate civil engineering students need to understand the behaviour of the soils they will encounter in practice. This modern introductory textbook describes the complex behaviour of clays a
All undergraduate civil engineering students need to understand the behaviour of the soils they will encounter in practice. This modern introductory textbook describes the complex behaviour of clays a
Calcium silicate hydrate has been the topic of intensive research over the past several years. An understanding of this hydration product at the nanoscale is essential. This book will explore this top
Studies show seaweeds are valuable sources of structurally diverse bioactive compounds. These compounds exhibited various biological activities and beneficial health effects, This book focuses on four
Graph theoretic problems are representative of fundamental kernels in traditional and emerging scientific applications, such as complex network analysis, data mining, and computational biology, as wel
Series: Laboratory Animal Pocket ReferenceThe journal of the Lander brothers provides a narrative of one of the most important missions of exploration in the history of West Africa.
Increasing requirements to conform to international standards for quality assurance, such as ISO 17025, are driving a need for appropriate methods for the estimation of measurement uncertainty through
Mitochondria are among the most important of eukaryotic cell organelles, often referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell, because of the role they play in providing energy for cell
Series: Devices, Circuits, and SystemsGathering together material from a wide range of African societies, this volume allows similarities and differences to be easily perceived.
Focusing on current practices in power system operations, this book provides the principles as well as the methodologies on modern power systems from the operational perspective. Intended for a one-se
This book is a complete treatise on Quick Response (QR) Code symbols—the square barcodes that can be read by smart phones. Widely used in marketing, they also reveal a creative solution to interesting
This book details step-by-step methods for developing, verifying, validating, and executing agent models on high performance computers. Readers only need a basic background in computer programming to
In a world of software-intensive systems, it is important for software engineers to be able to take on larger roles. This book's holistic approach to developing complex systems clarifies the overall c
Series: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering SeriesThis collection of classic articles and recent research papers written by international scholars presents a variety of perspectives on key topics in
This book shows how software-defined radio instruments are used to build working radar systems in practice. It goes through many real-time application examples, describes the hardware needed to perfor
The book gives a unified account of how to use contemporary satellite observations to infer the temperature of Earth’s surface. It describes the general principles involved; discusses in turn the aspe
Using this introductory textbook, undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical, chemical or process engineering will acquire essential skills to grasp rheology’s importance in materials science a
Soft materials play an essential role in our daily life. They are used for clothing, medicines, dyes, paints, adhesives, lubricants, sports goods, and many other purposes. Even our bodies are mostly c
This volume is part of a three-part miniseries on bio-based technology. Volume 1 is the overview. Volume 2 covers bio-based chemicals. This third volume focuses on energy. Existing books concentrate o
