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Now in its third edition, this handbook offers comprehensive coverage of the biological, behavioural, and environmental determinants of obesity and how excess weight affects and exacerbates a range of
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is one of the game-changing technologies of the 21st century. This book explores the prospects of RFID and its transformative impact on the design and operation o
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Born out of fifteen years of courses and lectures on continuum mechanics, nonlinear mechanics, continuum thermodynamics, viscoelasticity, plasticity, crystal plasticity and thermodynamic plasticity, T
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Physicists and engineers present research and review articles on recent innovations in technologies underlying sensors and the use of sensors in science, military, and commerce. Among their topics are
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Consumer demand for a year-round supply of seasonal produce and ready-made meals remains the driving force behind innovation in frozen food technology. Now in its second edition, Handbook of Frozen Fo
