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
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Presents up-to-date information on the broad spectrum of neurological complications resulting from specific types of cancer and cancer treatments--elucidating successful diagnostic techniques and prac
Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon. This six-volume handbook focuses on fabrication methods, nanostructure and atomic arrangement, electrica
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The field of general anatomy has been revolutionized by powerful new computational techniques in image processing and modalities such as computer-aided tomography (CAT) and magnetic resonance imaging
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Geomedicine deals with the influence of ordinary environmental factors on the geographical distribution of health problems in man and animals. Contributors from medicine, geology, soil science, and ch
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Including the historical background and recent advances in the field as well as theoretical perspectives and real-world applications, this book outlines a systematic framework for implementing semi-su
Briley is with a French pharmaceutical company. He provides a brief overview of the basic neuroanatomy and characteristics of the principal neurotransmitters that are implicated in depression, and the
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The glomerulopathies are the diseases affecting the filtering units of the kidneys. In Glomerulopathies: Cell Biology and Immunology, the author details how recent advances in cell biology and immunol
Dermatologic Research Techniques describes and defines models in dermatology relating to animal, human, computer, and in vitro systems. It provides a valuable overview as well as in-depth evaluation
Presents an overview of scientific activities on mountain systems undertaken within the framework of MAB (UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme) based on published and unpublished documents as well
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Rock stress and rock damaging are some of the main obstacles encountered when designing and constructing engineering projects with rock. This book will provide a basis to interpret acoustic emission (
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Edited by renowned experts and filled with contribution from specialists in the science for coastal systems, this book provides integrated studies that demonstrate the synthesis of models and data as
Angina Pectoris in Clinical Practice provides the clinician with guide to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients suffering from stable and unstable angina. This book - written by a leadin
More timely, appropriate, and useful than conventional references-more in depth and comprehensive than journal articles-this up-to-date resource presents the most important recent progress in HIV infe
This single-source reference combines and distils the information that has been generated in recent years on brain tumours in children and adults. It examines advances in understanding their molecular
This volume focuses on the potential application of in vitro procedures to identify and quantify the toxicological risk to target organs associated with the use of commerical products and therapeutic
This book will provide the skills and knowledge-base necessary for the reader to progress from conventional rock slope analysis to the advanced methods now required by both industry practitioner’s and
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The second edition of this highly popular bestseller updates every chapter to present a complete and current exploration of the technical and commercial aspects of the rapidly maturing fuel cell techn
The design and construction of the quantum computer is one of the most exciting and challenging goals of the scientific community. This book provides an introductory yet comprehensive treatment of the
A single source guide to operations research (OR) techniques, this book covers emerging OR methodologies in a clear, concise, and unified manner. Building a bridge between theory and practice, it begi
Change control is important for maintaining the quality of the product, the safety of product and operation, the protection of the environment, and the profitability of the company. Beginning with bas
The Director of this study, Abraham Kagan, has comprehensively summarized the design and main finndings of the study in this book. The Honolulu Heart Program compared and contrasted ethnic Japanese me
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This book applies the principles of program management to project management with an emphasis on programs in public and nonprofit sectors. It explains how to structure and implement the lifecycle of t
