Excellent collections of science fiction abound, but very few have been prepared expressly for classroom use. Heather Masri, editor of Science Fiction: Stories and Contexts, has prepared an anthology
A practical guide for determining the evidential value of physicochemical dataMicrotraces of various materials (e.g. glass, paint, fibres, and petroleum products) are routinely subjected to physicoche
The most encyclopedic book on the pancreas - providing clear guidance for practicing clinicians & surgeonsIn the past decade, extraordinary developments in diagnostic and therapeutic radiology and end
This proceedings offers information for those interested in the fundamental aspects of ceramic surface and interfacial phenomenon such as wetting, adhesion, chemical reactivity, and structure-property
The aquatic coastal zone is one of the most challenging targets for environmental remote sensing. Properties such as bottom reflectance, spectrally diverse suspended sediments and phytoplankton commun
The aquatic coastal zone is one of the most challenging targets for environmental remote sensing. Properties such as bottom reflectance, spectrally diverse suspended sediments and phytoplankton commun
Essential Environmental Science brings together within a single volume the vast range of techniques, methods and basic tools necessary for the study of the environment. Environmental science has a mas
The author of the critically successful Buddha's Brain outlines a scientifically valid, four-step method for changing the brain's tendency to focus disproportionally on negative events, sharing recomm
Science Learning and Instruction describes advances in understanding the nature of science learning and their implications for the design of science instruction. The authors show how design patterns,
This unusual book tells the story of an astrophysicist's search for meaning from psychological, philosophical, and spiritual points of view. Mansfield weaves personal memoir with clear scientific disc
This is a must-have book on the topic of electronic packaging technology -- covering the basics of the technology, electric circuit design for packaging, and the processes related to electronic packaging.
This book approaches its subject matter in a way that combines a strong analytical and critical perspective with a historical and sociological framework for the understanding of the emergence of Scien
In the popular imagination, historical relations between the Roman Catholic Church and modern science are best epitomized in the case of Galileo Galilei. Condemned in 1633 for advancing the theory of
This book presents for the first time a detailed and comprehensive interpretation of Zhongguancun, China’s first national self-dependent innovation demonstration zone. Explored in the book are e
A valuable resource for choral conductors, no matter the age or experience of their ensembles, this volume explores essential aspects of anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, then describes their impact
Spiritual awakening-or the discovery of what Loch Kelly calls "openhearted awareness"-is not limited to advanced meditators and tireless seekers. For the past two decades, this innovative psychologist
In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, unprecedented numbers of Britons travelled to the sub-Arctic, foreshadowing the later mid-nineteenth century fever for Arctic exploration. At the
Unlike prehistory, the Roman period offers a wealth of archaeological evidence for investigation, with the additional benefit of written sources. It is therefore easy to underestimate the new informat
The Person provides psychologists with an organizational scheme for personality psychology. This sets the study of the person into evolutionary and cultural context and divided personality up into th
When sickness strikes, people around the world pray for healing. Many of the faithful claim that prayer has cured them of blindness, deafness, and metastasized cancers, and some believe they have been
Food Science: Research and Technology presents a broad selection of new research in food science. Chapters include a study on the use of microbial enzymes for flavor and production in food production;
Every encounter begins with a greeting, and different cultures have developed innumerable ways of showing pleasure at someone’s arrival. Humans have been greeting each other for thousands of years, so
Author Simon McCarthy-Jones teaches psychology and neuropsychology at Trinity College, Dublin; he is a member of the Hearing Voices Movement. In this book for general readers, students, and helping
"The successful CEO of the internationally renowned Peak Potentials--who has trained thousands of people to find new jobs, careers, and directions--shares his practical and inspirational program for r
Handbook of Pineapple TechnologyPineapple is the third most important tropical fruit in the world, with production occurring throughout the tropics. The demand for low acid fresh pineapples and its pr
The successful CEO of the internationally renowned Peak Potentials—who has trained thousands of people to find new jobs, careers, and directions—shares his practical and inspirational program for rein
This book presents four bridges connecting work in virtue epistemology and work in philosophy of science (broadly construed) that may serve as catalysts for the further development of naturalized virt
Suitable for social science students and citizens interested in the role of social networks in information diffusion, this book documents disparate tendencies in the ways people learn and share inform
Peters (education, Waikato U., New Zealand) explores the nature of new forms of cybernetic capitalism and their implications for the political economy of information in an age where information about
Supply chain management today has never been more complex, more dynamic or more unpredictable. The good news is that new techniques for analyzing country-level investments, network configuration and i
Supply chain management today has never been more complex, more dynamic or more unpredictable. The good news is that new techniques for analyzing country-level investments, network configuration and i
With its unconventional yet highly effective approach, How Does Earth Work? demonstrates the process of science as a vehicle for investigating physical geology. Smith and Pun connect readers to the
For Love Understood, almost 200 strangers in over 40 countries have come together to share their most personal stories, feelings, and insights about love. These are incredibly frank, intimate, and ill
Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part A, Volume 231, reflects recent advancements in the understanding of how elite athletes consistently manage to prepare for—and
For courses in introductory statistics. The Art and Science of Learning from Data Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data, Fourth Edition, takes a conceptual approach, helping students u
