This book is the first in a decade to provide current information on plants that can be used to provide safe and effective medicines for the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM). It includes a list of
Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon. There is no other major reference work of this scope on the topic of graphene, which is one of the most
Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon. There is no other major reference work of this scope on the topic of graphene, which is one of the most
The "In a Box series" is a brand new development to compliment the bestselling "Get Through" series of Royal College exam and revision guides. Within each box in the series is a block of exam-specific
With unintended harm during hospital care costing billions of dollars to the world economy, not to mention millions of deaths each year, it’s no wonder the issue is equally front and center in t
With a surge in popularity recently and an increase in great downloadable games, there has never been a better time to learn about independent "indie" games. 250 Indie Games You Must Play is a guide t
Have you ever had a question that keeps persisting and for which you cannot find a clear answer? Is the question seemingly so “simple” that the problem is glossed over in most resources, or skipped en
When a crime or other incident takes place, clothing items are often present or left behind, and can become directly involved in the case itself. Items of clothing are thus one of the most common type
Pattern theory is a distinctive approach to the analysis of all forms of real-world signals. At its core is the design of a large variety of probabilistic models whose samples reproduce the look and f
In The Icarus Syndrome, Peter Beinart tells a tale as old as the Greeks---a story about the seductions of success. Beinart describes Washington on the eve of World War I, Vietnam, and Iraq: three mome
It can take the form of a Molotov Cocktail or a Suicide Bomber detonating within a crowd. It can be a sophisticated electronic explosive device or a bomb in a shoe. Today’s terrorism threats, and thei
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
In Alan Lightman's new book, a verse narrative, we meet a man who has lost his faith in all things following a mysterious personal tragedy. After decades of living "hung like a dried fly," emptied and
Since the publication of the first edition of this volume in 1988, we have made great strides in reducing the amount of toxic waste that threatens our water, soil, and air. A greater acceptance of cle
Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon. There is no other major reference work of this scope on the topic of graphene, which is one of the most
Written by a first-rate team of experts, this text provides a thoroughly modern review of IUI, presenting topics such as the effective set-up and running of IUI units, as well as a clinical assessment
Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon. There is no other major reference work of this scope on the topic of graphene, which is one of the most
It happens all too often: The vague images of a poor quality video from a surveillance camera splash across the screen in a darkened courtroom and the guilt or innocence of the defendant hinges on whe
Constant media attention on oil spills has created global awareness of their risks and the damage they do. Often under-reported is the average cost of the cleanup - often as high as $200 per liter of
Written by a well-respected expert in the field, this new addition to the Self-Assessment Color Review series covers imaging of the dog and cat. The 200 cases appear in random order, just as they woul
The field of device closure of defects of the inter-atrial septum has expanded rapidly over the past ten years, and it is likely that there will be a further sharp increase in numbers of procedures be
This book helps artists refine their portfolio to get a job in the game industry and grow into a well-rounded game developer. There are a lot of resources that lack the depth of walking through the pr
If you want to learn how to analyze your data with R, this is your book. A broad range of real-world case studies highlights the breadth and depth of the R software. This expanded second edition delve
While in Plato’s time there may have been some truth to his belief that there can only be "one single justice, and one single law," such is not the case today. Criminal justice systems vary wide
"… this book is the first to describe, in detail, the art and science of coral reef restoration. It is to be hoped that the information that can be gleaned within the pages of this book will set a pat
When it comes to food selection, consumers are very reliant on their senses. No matter the date on a carton of milk or the seal on the package of meat, how that milk smells and the color of that meat
Series: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering SeriesThis volume offers an historical and comparative overview of the literature, theory, practices and critiques of what has been variously labelled 'glo
This book details both the fundamentals of nanocomposite materials as well as recent developments in applications such as water purification, packaging of nanocomposites, transportation, power and ene
Strides made in the last four decades in the field of engineering and medicine have now established mechanical support for heart failure patients as a viable and effective strategy. This technology ha
This volume provides a detailed description of the main types of antioxidants, their action mechanisms, extraction or production processes, most common characterization techniques, and their most prom
Engineering in Jointed and Faulted Rock aims to provide the background knowledge, necessary tools, and guidelines for rationalized and consistent engineering approaches to design and construction in a
Series: Chemical IndustriesReproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1977 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of
With the renewed interest in nuclear fuel as an energy source, fuels modeling is an active research area that is quickly expanding This book outlines the state of the science, discussing traditional m
Geospatial Data Harmonisation: Methods, Tools and Benefits provides anyone facing data harmonisation issues with a "cookbook" with practical guidelines, so that data harmonisation processes can be imp
In the modelling or design phase of many mining or civil projects conducted in rock masses, the designer is confronted with a set of questions that is not always easy to answer. This is mainly due to
Serial murder isn't the most serious issue in law enforcement today. It's the fight that erupts in a bar, the gratuitous murder committed during a quick-stop grocery robbery, the drive-by shooting tha
The third edition of this perennial bestseller continues to cover the principles of kinesics, including how to determine behavior from speech and body language, and how behavior is often exhibited in
