Mathematics of Discrete Structures for Computer Science

The 14 articles of this collection were offered at the December 2006 Workshop held at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, Germany. Though they discuss construction of ships

The science of graphs and networks has become by now a well-established tool for modelling and analyzing a variety of systems with a large number of interacting components. Starting from the physical

Hume? Yes, David Hume, that's who Jerry Fodor looks to for help in advancing our understanding of the mind. Fodor claims his Treatise of Human Nature as the foundational document of cognitive science:

Winner of Foreward Magazine's Silver Book of the Year Award in the Science Fiction category Finalist for the 2006 Prix Aurora Best Work in English Award Fantastic Companions is an anthology of n

Swirnoff (Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York) relays the basic grammar of color and form derived from experiments conducted with her students on the interaction of light and

The premise for this unified group of essays is to test the thesis of Peter Temin (economics, MIT) and Barry Eichengreen (economic and political science, U. of California, Berkeley) which posits a rel

Since the publication of the third edition of Geriatric Medicine,extraordinary advances have occurred in the science of aging and the potential for biomedical research to give us answers to many, if n

When, in 1935, Margaret Mead was asked by a member of the interdisciplinary committee of the Social Science Research Council to prepare a survey of several cultures for publication, she ended up creat

Six essays by Finnish scholars (which accounts for some of the notes being in Finnish) discuss the "new" science of environmental history, issues and case studies of change over time in forested North

This book provides a sustained and penetrating critique of a wide range of views in modern cognitive science and philosophy of the mind, from Turing's famous test for intelligence in machines to recen

This is the fifth edition of the highly successful, classic textbook for bachelor and master courses, with over 20 % new material and the contents completely revised and updated.Using a minimum of mathematics, it explains the underlying theory of this most important spectroscopic technique in a thorough, yet readily understandable way, covering instrumentation and interpretation of the spectra. It presents all students need to know about 1D, 2D-NMR, solid state and dynamic NMR spectroscopy, as well as NMR imaging, all illustrated by examples for maximum clarity. All the sections include sub-chapters that focus on applications taken from organic, macromolecular, polymer and biochemistry.A must for students and lecturers in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and life sciences, as well as for spectroscopists.

This book presents the latest numerical solutions to initial value problems and boundary value problems described by ODEs and PDEs. The author offers practical methods that can be adapted to solve wide ranges of problems and illustrates them in the increasingly popular open source computer language R, allowing integration with more statistically based methods. The book begins with standard techniques, followed by an overview of 'high resolution' flux limiters and WENO to solve problems with solutions exhibiting high gradient phenomena. Meshless methods using radial basis functions are then discussed in the context of scattered data interpolation and the solution of PDEs on irregular grids. Three detailed case studies demonstrate how numerical methods can be used to tackle very different complex problems. With its focus on practical solutions to real-world problems, this book will be useful to students and practitioners in all areas of science and engineering, especially those using R.

For two-semester courses in astronomy. Exploring the impact of new discoveries on astronomy, science, and life in the universe Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive

For two-semester courses in astronomy. Exploring the impact of new discoveries on astronomy, science, and life in the universe Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive

An award-winning science writer presents a captivating collection of cosmological essays for the armchair astronomer The galaxy, the multiverse, and the history of astronomy are explored in th

Responding to a need for a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the consequences of climate change, this book brings experts in climate science, engineering, urban planning, and conservation biolo

The sixth book in The Complete Aliens Omnibus, an essential collection for fans of Twentieth Century Fox's iconic blockbuster action-packed science fiction film Aliens, comprised of Cauldron and Steel

An indispensable resource for researchers and students in materials science, chemistry, physics, and pharmaceuticals Written by one of the pioneers of 2D X-Ray Diffraction, this updated and expanded e

Ayurveda (Sanskrit for "science of life"), a consciousness-based system of healing, is stepping up to close the gaps between thinking, knowing, feeling, and doing. Idiot's Guides: Ayurveda focuses on

New materialisms argue for a more science friendly humanities, ventilating questions about methodology and subject matter and the importance of the non-human. However, these new sites of attention - c

This book is a highly entertaining and insightful compilation of essays dealing with various topics, such as human nature, current affairs, science and religion. Turns of paradox, disregard for conven

As virtual reality expands from the imaginary worlds of science fiction and pervades every corner of everyday life, it is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike to unders

In this updated and expanded second edition of a well-received and invaluable textbook, Prof. Dick emphasizes the importance of advanced quantum mechanics for materials science and all experimental te

Winner of the American Astronomical Society's Chambliss Award, Astrophysics in a Nutshell has become the text of choice in astrophysics courses for science majors at top universities in North America

Considered by many to be the magazine of record for ancient mysteries, future science, and unexplained anomalies,Atlantis RisingR provides some of the most astounding reading to be found anywhere.Who

This is the third edition of an established reference on the science behind cosmeceutical products. It analyzes specific substances, discusses classes of use, and describes the skin conditions for whi

Examines the possibility of life on other planets, covering such topics as the role of aliens in science fiction, alien abductions and sightings, the search for extraterrestrials, and possible explana

As virtual reality expands from the imaginary worlds of science fiction and pervades every corner of everyday life, it is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike to unders

Gathering papers from the 65th Congress of the Italian Society for Veterinary Sciences (2011), this book surveys progress made by Italian researchers in fields of veterinary science ranging from anima

Over the past two decades, the assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) has evolved into a sophisticated balance of science and clinical judgement essential for arriving at relia

Engineering Materials 2 is one of the leading self-contained texts for more advanced students of materials science and mechanical engineering. The book provides a concise introduction to the microstru

The definitive book on the science of grease lubrication for roller and needle bearings in industrial and vehicle engineering."Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings "provides an overview of the exist

Al-Jayyousi (vice president of science and research at Jordan's Royal Scientific Society) seeks to construct a paradigm for sustainability that is guided by Islamic principles of justice (adl), inner/

Metallic nanoparticles hold promise for their potential applications in a wide array of disciplines ranging from materials science to medicine. This book brings the power of theoretical methods to an

The burgeoning new science of epigenetics offers a cornucopia of insights—some comforting, some frightening. For example, the male fetus may be especially vulnerable to certain common chemicals in our

Starks, who works for the US Department of Defense and writes on public administration and American politics, and Brooks (political science, Georgia Southern U.) offer a biography of Thurgood Marshall

The first entirely new translation of Galileo's major writings for more than fifty years, this marvelous volume includes selections from all of his important writings on science, including virtually t

This book integrates the latest global developments in forestry science and practice and their relevance for the sustainable management of tropical forests. The influence of social dimensions on the d

Wallace (emeritus, political science, U. of Missouri, US) and Roy (Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, India) present 17 papers analyzing the 2009 national elections in India. Thematic paper

Gao (Institute of Law for Science and Technology, National Tsing Hua U., Taiwan) analyzes the law, regulation, and implementation of gas market liberalization regimes in the United States; Japan; Sout