This volume is the outcome of a three year cooperation program between CFBR (Comité Français des Barrages et Réservoirs or French Committee on Large dams) and JCOLD and focusses on the dynamic be
This proceedings volume is a collection of papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering. The papers come from an international group of authors focu
How should we analyze and assess new terrorist behaviors? What are the particular risks and challenges from new terrorism? Should we negotiate with terrorists, and, if so, how? When should we use forc
This classic reference examines the mechanisms driving adhesion, categories of adhesives, techniques for bond formation and evaluation, and major industrial applications. Integrating recent innovation
Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as the importance of ground-
Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as the importance of ground-
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
Based on a paradox that all things are poisons at certain doses, and the difference between poison and remedy is quantity, the determination of safe dosage forms the basis and focus of modern toxicolo
This third edition of FDA Regulatory Affairs examines harmonization of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with international regulations as they apply to human drug and device development, re
Advances in design methods and process technologies are causing a continuous increase in the complexity of integrated circuits (ICs). However, the increased complexity and nanometer-size features of m
Powering the astounding functional advancement of mobile devices requires a revolution in the concept of battery life and recharge capability. This book provides insight into the principles and techni
Presenting a complementary perspective to standard books on algorithms, A Guide to Algorithm Design: Paradigms, Methods, and Complexity Analysis provides a roadmap for readers to determine the difficu
This book features a comprehensive discussion of the mathematical foundations of ultrasonic nondestructive testing of materials. The authors include a brief description of the theory of acoustic and e
Particle Technology and Applications presents the theoretical and technological background of particle science and explores up-to-date applications of particle technologies in the chemical, petrochemi
"From bridges and tunnels to nuclear waste repositories, structures require that soils maintain their design engineering properties if the structures are to reach their projected life spans. The same
Plasma has long been discharged in liquid for pulsed power and high-voltage insulation, but recently the electrical breakdown involved has been found to treat water as well as chemicals and ultraviole
This remarkable book presents nonlinear systems technology and advanced signal processing technology from the most fundamental to modern aspects for next generation biomedical monitoring systems as we
Functional foods are those for which health claims are made beyond simple nutrition. Chemists and food scientists explain the accepted techniques for analyzing not the food itself, but active componen
The Interpol Forensic Science Symposium is held every three years and is a forum for forensic managers from all Interpol Member States. The IFSS facilitates information exchange about scientific contr
Gangs have long been a social and criminal threat to society. Introduction to Gangs in America explains how gangs are addressed as a criminal justice and public policy problem, providing a student-fri
With the invention of scanning probe techniques in the early 1980s, scientists can now play with single atoms, single molecules, and even single bonds. Force, dynamics, and function can now be probed
Incidences of inflammatory airway diseases are on the rise across the world. Existing therapeutic options are ineffective, unsafe, and expensive, and severe cases are nonresponsive to conventional the
"Written primarily as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book provides fundamental knowledge concerning the biological and health effects of pollutants on l
Stirling Convertor Regenerators addresses the latest developments and future possibilities in the science and practical application of Stirling engine regenerators and technology. Written by experts i
The work of a crime scene investigator requires stellar organizational skills and razor-sharp attention to detail. Developing these skills is best achieved through hands-on training simulating actual
Modern commercial beekeeping has changed from primarily honey production to crop pollination. With this change has come extraordinary stress—colonies are moved multiple times a year, increasing
Environmental policy consultants Eccleston and Frederic March and Tim Cohen (Sandia National Laboratories) assist high-level organizational managers and their energy systems teams through the project
Astrocytes play diverse roles in central nervous system (CNS) function and dysfunction, and the connections that the astrocyte makes with other cells of the brain are essential for a variety of import
"The Musculoskeletal System is an anatomy reference and revision guide, combining detailed illustrations with a strong clinical focus, to allow an easier correlation between anatomy and practice. Illu
Since the late 20th century, graphene—a one-atom-thick planar sheet of sp2-bonded carbon atoms densely packed in a honeycomb crystal lattice—has garnered appreciable attention as a potenti
Red blood cells in humans—and most other mammals—have a tendency to form aggregates with a characteristic face-to-face morphology, similar to a stack of coins. Known as rouleaux, these agg
The Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook: Two-Volume Set comprehensively captures the cross-disciplinary breadth of micro- and nanofluidics, which encompass the biological sciences, chemistry, phys
The Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook: Two-Volume Set comprehensively captures the cross-disciplinary breadth of the fields of micro- and nanofluidics, which encompass the biological sciences, c
Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Sea Resources covers the most updated aspects of maritime transports and of coastal and sea resources exploitation, with a focus on (but not lim
Alterations in the amount of subcutaneous fat lead to significant changes in appearance, whether from excess (as seen in bodily obesity) or in loss of fat (as seen in facial lipodystrophy associated w
Major depressive disorders have recently been associated with impairments in signaling pathways that regulate neuroplasticity and cell survival. Agents designed to directly target molecules in these p
Photoluminescence spectroscopy is an important approach for examining the optical interactions in semiconductors and optical devices with the goal of gaining insight into material properties. With con
This book covers an extensive range of topics related to visual cryptography techniques and secure image sharing solutions. It addresses sharing multiple secrets and visual cryptography schemes based
As grain-based fuel ethanol has become more prevalent over the past decade, much debate over its sustainability has arisen. This book, edited by Liu (research chemist, US Department of Agriculture) an
"In efforts to summarize the most up-to-date information available on bacterial symbionts of arthropods, this text provides an overview of primary symbionts in addition to 10 of the most abundant seco
