Following the popularity of the previous edition, Shallow Foundations: Bearing Capacity and Settlement, Third Edition, covers all the latest developments and approaches to shallow foundation engineeri
Practical Toxicology: Evaluation, Prediction, and Risk, Third Edition shows how to conduct a program of safety evaluation and testing and then to interpret and apply the resulting data and information
This book contains a comprehensive overview of all current uses of robots in rehabilitation. The underlying principles in each application are provided. This is followed by a critical review of the te
The book focuses on the occurrence, outbreak, important consequences, control and evaluation of spoilage microorganisms in food. It provides the readers with the necessary basic knowledge in food spoi
Simulation of Hair Appearance and Motion provides a comprehensive overview of the most innovative techniques that have been developed in computer graphics for the realistic computer modeling of human
This book will address the concepts of material selection and analysis, choice of structural form, construction methods, environmental loads, health monitoring, non-destructive testing, and repair met
Transsexualism is defined as when an individual identifies with a gender inconsistent with their assigned sex. Some transsexual people pursue medical interventions as part of the process of expressing
The book is focused on high-performance mechatronic systems that address analysis, design, optimization, control, and implementation issues. A variety of mechatronic systems and devices is covered, an
This book explores critical technical and service advances affecting commercial satellite communications over the past few years, particularly the emergence of High Throughput Satellites (HTS). After
Even the most established companies have made mistakes when developing biosimilar products. For example, not appreciating the future threats to intellectual property caused a biosimilar product develo
Even the most established companies have made mistakes when developing biosimilar products. For example, not appreciating the future threats to intellectual property caused a biosimilar product develo
Horticultural therapy has evolved from its use only by volunteer gardeners to become a recognized and respected therapeutic modality conducted by trained, registered professionals. This book presents
When project managers are faced with budget cuts and fewer resources, waste elimination becomes a priority in maintaining effectiveness. This does not mean shortening or abandoning traditional project
This book examines the safety and security of event planning, from small and mid-sized events to large scale events requiring cross-jurisdictional and, potentially, national authority involvement. Nat
Soybeans and soybean products are a main source of vegetable protein and edible oil in many parts of the world. Presenting up-to-date information and emerging technologies about soybean processing, th
Optoelectronic devices are now ubiquitous in our daily lives, from light emitting diodes (LEDs) in many household appliances to solar cells for energy. This handbook shows how we can probe the underly
The book reviews all existing and proposed maintenance cost models in different sectors showing strengths and weaknesses in order to provide not only a unique cost model but an assortment of solutions
This handbook addresses the development of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly solid-state light sources, in particular semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other solid-state lighting
This accessible and practical guide is essential reading for all nurse mentors, as well as students taking on a peer mentoring role. Addressing both theory and practice, the book focuses on what mento
This book provides critical reviews and the latest research results and applications of various lightweight materials in automotive. It provides current applications and future trends of lightweight m
This unique reference will bring readers up to date with chronic disease research and treatment practices, with a focus on health-related quality of life and patient perception of the impact of the di
The water hyacinth is a disruptive factor in aquatic ecosystem management and ecosystem services, and causes problems in fisheries, transportation waterways, irrigation, hydropower generation, and wat
Research infrastructure comprises the "hard" infrastructure, such as the networks of diverse sensors, the long-term monitoring plots and national sample archives; and the "soft" infrastructure, such a
This book, written by leading international authorities in the field, covers all the basic and applied aspects of acetic acid bacteria. It describes the importance of acetic acid bacteria in food indu
Fluids and Electrolytes: Essentials for Nursing and Healthcare Practice is designed to give a solid understanding of fluid and electrolyte physiology and its implications for practice, including acid-
This book presents up-to-date knowledge on the occurrence, structure, and properties of harmful components in foods, the mode of action of these compounds in the human organism, the possibilities to d
Security Surveillance Centers covers the critical areas of the design, implementation, and operation of security surveillance centers regardless of their size. It details the role of security surveill
This book covers the fundamentals, designs, technologies, and measurements of the building blocks of monolithic radio frequency (RF), microwave, and mm-Wave integrated circuits for applications in mod
This is the first book devoted to a new area of nuclear imaging for intraoperative and bedside investigations. This field of investigation has recently benefitted from technological advances in detect
This book summarizes and analyzes the biology, ecology, exploitation and management of small cetaceans in Japan. It describes the various types of cetacean fisheries in Japan and their historical deve
A comprehensive look at the current information on a wide variety of topics in the field of weed science including biology, physiology, genetics and use of genomic tools. The book provides not only we
This gives comprehensive coverage of the essential differential equations students they are likely to encounter in solving engineering and mechanics problems across the field -- alongside a more advan
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the processes and technologies in drying of vegetables and vegetable products. It discusses various technologies such as hot airflow drying, freeze d
The emerging possibilities of information technology and data communication, the globalization of markets, and the ongoing specialization of firms have paved the way for network enterprises as an orga
The completely revamped second edition of Avian Medicine and Surgery includes over 260 all-new colour illustrated cases. The international editor and author team present a breadth of cases in random o
Millions of patients worldwide benefit from implantable biomedical devices, such as fracture fixations, prosthetic joints, pacemakers, vascular grafts, dental implants, and stents. However, biomateria
Chlorophyll a fluorescence is a tool for evaluating plant responses to stress conditions. Fluorescence can be used in plant phenotyping and breeding programs to monitor stresses including mineral defi
Although newly-developed quick-result DNA marker and testing methods can have a dramatic positive effect on the successful resolution of underage sexual trade and trafficking in persons (TIP) cases, i
This book explores the recent advances and integrations in molecular technology in food research platforms, which have revolutionized the way we discover and trace potential allergens in our food and
A properly structured financial model can provide decision makers with a powerful planning tool that helps them identify the consequences of their decisions before they are put into practice. Introduc
