This volume provides the first critical examination of the relationship between archaeology and language, analysing the rhetorical practices through which archaeologists create representations of the
Semantics of Programming Languages exposes the basic motivations and philosophy underlying the applications of semantic techniques in computer science. It introduces the mathematical theory of program
Successful Implementation of Concurrent Engineering Products and Processes Edited by Sammy G. Shina Sammy G. Shina's bestselling Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacture of Electronics Produc
The groundbreaking work of Russian mathematician A. M. Liapunov (1857–1918) on the stability of dynamical systems was overlooked for decades because of political turmoil. During the Cold War, wh
This important collection reviews technologies for producing a wide range of cereal products with different health-promoting properties and more acceptable sensory quality. Part I discusses the health
For students and professionals in nutrition and food sciences and health fields, Guo (food and nutritional sciences, U. of Vermont) provides an introduction to foods that have health-promoting propert
This book's coverage of differential equations begins with the structure of the solution space and the stability and periodic properties of linear ordinary and Volterra differential equations. Discuss
In recent years, object-oriented programming has emerged as the dominant computer programming style, and object-oriented languages such as C++ and Java enjoy wide use in academia and industry. This te
In Greek thought, barbaroi are utterers of unintelligible or inarticulate sounds. What importance does the text of Herodotus's Histories attribute to language as a criterion of ethnic identity? The an
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2 - The Lower Body discusses the theory and practice of the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially with regards to the soft tissues of th
Adaptive filtering is an advanced and growing field in signal processing. A filter is a transmission network used in electronic circuits for the selective enhancement or reduction of specified compone
Lexical-Functional Syntax is the definitive text for Lexical-Functional Grammar in the field of syntax. Complete with integrated pedagogy and problem sets to support the text, this book provides an ac
Both ESL students and teachers of ESL courses have found the previous edition of Painless English for Speakers of Other Languages extremely helpful, especially in the way it anticipates and answers s
Offering an excellent overview of approximately 400 years of social theory with a concentration on sociological thought, this book reflects the convergence of social science, natural science, philosop
Review of modulation theory. Relationship between phase jitter and noise density. Noise induced frequency modulation. Noise in oscillators. Frequency multiplier chains. Use of phase lock loops. Freque
Exploring wetland ecosystem management, this book/CD-ROM package supplies a management tool for their effective evaluation. Delineating a user-friendly and practical methodology for carrying out ecosy
Werner, a designer of large-scale evaluations for state and federal agencies, offers practical advice on conducting implementation studies in the context of program evaluation, in this guide for stude
Biomedical engineers need a resource that helps them understand the architecture and function of basic analog electronic circuits used for signal conditioning in biomedical instrumentation. Analysis
We don't have to tell you that keeping up with privacy guidelines and having a strong privacy policy are critical in today's network economy. More and more organizations are instating the position of
This book discusses free vibration of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems and forced vibration of SDOF systems. It covers response to periodic dynamic loadings and impulse loads and two degrees of
Practical Program Evaluation: Assessing and Improving Planning, Implementation, and Effectiveness introduces students to the real world of evaluation, focusing on issues that arise in professional pra
Over the past two decades, Ray Jackendoff has persistently tackled difficult issuesin the theory of mind and related theories of cognitive processing. Chief among his contributions isa formal theory t
Based on the authors' extensive teaching, research and business experiences, this book reviews, discusses and integrates both theoretical and practical aspects of financial planning and forecasting. T
A complete presentation and analysis of the major topics in sound suppression and noise control for the analysis and design of acoustical mufflers, air conditioning and ventilation duct work. Both fun
An introduction to the science and practice of autonomous robots that reviews over 300 current systems and examines the underlying technology.Autonomous robots are intelligent machines capable of perf
The design and manufacture of reliable products is a major challenge for engineers and managers. This book arms technical managers and engineers with the tools to compete effectively through the desig
This popular and accessible introduction to phonetics is now available in a fully updated second edition. Peter Ladefoged describes how languages use a variety of different sounds, many of them quite
The last word on careers in ESLGet started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. "Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages" provides you with a
This volume addresses complications that arise from the linking of sets of partial differential equations when applied to physical situations. The authors study the interaction of simple waves and dis
Fifteen to twenty years is how long it takes for the billions of dollars of university-based research to translate into evidence-based policies and programs suitable for public use. Over the past deca
This regimen of exercises for two perennial problem areas of the body includes exercises intended to strengthen key muscles, as well as others intended to "re-educate" the senses of
The breakdown of food structures in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract has a major impact on the sensory properties and nutritional quality of foods. Understanding the relationship between food structur
The DFG Senate Commission on Food Safety organizes scientific meetings on current aspects of major importance to the safety of food, with the aim of reviewing and assessing the state of knowledge in a
There are several competing brands on the store shelf. What will cause the shopper to purchase one product over another? Is it the brand name, the brand-identifying image, the design of the package, t
Double bonds are one of the key functional groups in organic syntheses. This supplementary volume deals with advances in physical organic chemistry, especially in MS, thermochemistry and photochemistr
Interest in implementation research is growing, largely in recognition of the contribution it can make to maximizing the beneficial impact of health interventions. As a relatively new and, until recen
From the official publishers of Oracle Press books, here is an essential handbook for DBAs working with Oracle Portal. The book explains how to build and deploy portal-driven Web sites using Oracle Po
In this completely revised version of his best-selling book, Cross-Functional Teams: Working with Allies, Enemies, and Strangers, author and consultant Glenn Parker updates his definitive practical gu
Over the last few years there have been huge advances made in our understanding of the interactions between the brain and the gut – the enteric nervous system. This book is particularly relevant
Kearney, a clinical child psychologist at the U. of Nevada, Las Vegas, has written his book mainly with the school psychologist in mind. The problem of school refusal is put into a context in initial
