In today’s sophisticated world, reliability stands as the ultimate arbiter of quality. An understanding of reliability and the ultimate compromise of failure is essential for determining the value of
Air pollution, global warming, and the steady decrease in petroleum resources continue to stimulate interest in the development of safe, clean, and highly efficient transportation. Building on the fou
Aggrawal (forensic medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi) deals with all eight major paraphilias mentioned in the latest edition of the authoritative DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Dramatic progress in molecular biology and genetic engineering has recently produced an unparalleled wealth of information on the mechanisms of plant and pathogen interactions at the cellular and mole
Showing how MATLABR can help solve computational problems in engineering, Elementary Mathematical and Computational Tools for Electrical and Computer Engineers Using MATLABR, Second Edition explores p
Formally established by the EPA nearly 15 years ago, the concept of green chemistry is beginning to come of age. Although several books cover green chemistry and chemical engineering, none of them tra
Liquid crystals allow us to perform experiments that provide insight into fundamental problems of modern physics, such as phase transitions, frustration, elasticity, hydrodynamics, defects, growth phe
Highlighting the latest activities and initiatives of prominent organizations working in the vaccine industry such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immuni
Volume 2, Applications of Rock Mechanics – Rock Engineering, discusses the applications of rock mechanics to engineering structures in/on rock, rock excavation techniques and in-situ monitoring techni
Volume 1, Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, discusses rock-constituting elements, discontinuities and their behavior under various physical and chemical actions in nature.
This work is intended to be a fundamental resource for younger generations and newcomers and a reference for experts specialized in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering and associated with the fields o
Mine safety engineers promote and enforce mine safety and health by complying with the established safety standards, policies, guidelines and regulations. These innovative and practical methods for en
This will be a comprehensive multi-contributed reference work that will detail the latest developments in spatial, temporal, and functional cardiac imaging. It will include several prominent imaging m
This book aims to discuss contemporary ideas about planning and design for coastal resilience, how our thinking about the coast has changed to be far more dynamic and less stable, and to include a bet
Hydrology and dams are two fields that are obviously closely related. Four bulletins have so far been published by the Committee. The present Bulletin deviates slightly from this path, adopting a some
This book provides a comprehensive review of the subject of polaron and a thorough account of the sophisticated theories of the polaron. It explains the concept of the polaron physics in as simple a m
The stability of underground and surface geotechnical structures during and after excavation is of great concern as any kind of instability may result in damage to the environment as well as time-cons
This book provides comprehensive coverage on current trends in marine omics of various relevant topics such as genomics, lipidomics, proteomics, foodomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, nutrigenomics
This book focuses on research efforts involved in the development of biobased lubricants and fuels. Among other things, it covers the advantages and disadvantages of using vegetable oil lubricants and
This book presents the practical management of obesity that includes exercise, pharmacology, behavior modification, and dietary factors, from the point of view of the practicing physician, multidiscip
With many of its chapters revised, this edition continues to provide a complete reference covering the latest technology in metal cutting tools, processes, and equipment. Major updates cover FEA metho
Pluvial flooding is defined as flooding that results from rainfall-generated overland flow, before the runoff enters any watercourse or sewer. It is usually associated with high intensity rainfall ev
Lung transplantation is accepted standard of therapy for selected patients with end-stage lung disease. Significant advances have been achieved in the past decade in areas such as donor allocation; or
This book goes beyond the simple analysis of identifying the substance to provide an understanding of the mechanisms of action of drugs and their physiologic and pathologic consequences on an affected
Ernsting's Aviation and Space Medicine applies current understanding in medicine, physiology and the behavioural sciences to the medical challenges and stresses that are faced by both civil and milita
In recent years, wireless communication is being increasingly used in various real-life applications catering useful services to the society. These applications include cellular mobile networks, ad ho
This book is an ideal reference for software engineers, developers, and researchers. It explores game programming and development from a software engineering perspective, presenting a collection of em
Personal Training: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, draws together in one unique volume the personal, practical and business skills central to you becoming a successful personal trainer. It is one
In the fifteen years since the publication of Occupational Ergonomics: Theory and Applications significant advances have been made in this field. These advances include understanding the impact of age
Polymer Brushes: Substrates, Technologies, and Properties covers various aspects of polymer brush technology, including synthesis, properties, performance, and applications. It presents both experimen
A full understanding of modern chemistry is impossible without quantum theory. Since the advent of quantum mechanics in 1925, a number of chemical phenomena have been explained, such as electron trans
Biological and Medical Sensor Technologies presents contributions from top experts who explore the development and implementation of sensors for various applications used in medicine and biology. Edit
Assessing the rapid evolution of information and communications technology (ITC) and the implications of this growth on the future of the field, this book emphasizes the need to integrate ITC and spac
This book discusses the development of world's oldest and largest water systems in India, in context of civil and environmental engineering. The author illustrates the environmental characteristics of
Marine Cosmeceuticals: Trends and Prospects is a consolidated overview of the marine environment as a productive source of novel cosmeceuticals. It accumulates the latest research in this field from a
With the constant emergence of new research and application possibilities, gaseous electronics is more important than ever in disciplines including engineering (electrical, power, mechanical, electron
This collection of thirty three articles on micro-embedded computer systems showcases current research and emerging technologies in system-on-chip products in several areas including communications, i
