Earth’s Oldest Rocks, Second Edition, is the only single reference source for geological research of early Earth. This new edition is an up-to-date collection of scientific articles on all aspects of
"In recent years, molecular modelling has become an indispensable tool for studying the structure and dynamics of molten salts. In this chapter we first provide a short description of the state-of-the
The majority of the cost-savings for any oil production facility is the prevention of failure in one of the production equipment such as pressure vessels. Money lost through lost production far outwei
Published since 1953, Advances in Virus Research covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology. The impact factor for 2008 is 4.886, placi
Published since 1953, Advances in Virus Research covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology. The impact factor for 2009 is 5.522, placi
‧ Updated edition of a best-selling title ‧ Author brings 25 years experience to the work ‧ Addresses the key issues of economy and environment Marine pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas h
High end digital cinematography can truly challenge the film camera in many of the technical, artistic and emotional aspects of what we think of as 'cinematography'. This book is a guide for practisin
The shape of drops and bubbles is the centre of interest for many interfacial scientists. This book describes the most recent accomplishments to make use of drops and bubbles in fundamental research a
"This book provides relevant insights for academics, deepening the topic of sustainability accounting systems within small business. It also provides contributions about the features of sustainability
Transition Metal-Catalyzed Pyrimidine Synthesis provides an overview of pyrimidine, describing properties of these heterocycle compounds as well as traditional synthetic procedures for them. The book
The Birnbaum-Saunders Distribution presents the statistical theory, methodology, and applications of the Birnbaum-Saunders distribution, a very flexible distribution for modeling different types of da
House’s Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Third Edition, provides thoroughly updated coverage of the synthesis, reactions, and properties of elements and inorganic compounds. Ideal for the one-semester
Transition Metal Catalyzed Furans Synthesis provides an overview of Furans, describing properties of these heterocycle compounds and covering traditional synthetic procedures for them. This book then
Organic Synthesis Using Biocatalysis provides a concise background on the application of biocatalysis for the synthesis of organic compounds, including the important biocatalytic reactions and applica
Superhydrophobic Surfaces analyzes the fundamental concepts of superhydrophobicity and gives insight into the design of superhydrophobic surfaces. The book serves as a reference for the manufacturing
This book provides an overview of the fabrication methods for anti-abrasive nanocoatings. The connections among fabrication parameters, the characteristics of nanocoatings and the resulting properties
This eclectic volume features two major topics: applications of mass spectrometry in bioscience; and computational methods for analysis of protein structure and interactions with other macromolecules.
Introduction to Fluoropolymers demystifies fluoropolymers for a wide audience of designers, engineers, sales staff and managers. This important group of high-performance polymers has applications acro
The opening section of this collection introduces vehicular network architectures, intelligent transportation systems, and wireless access techniques for vehicular environments. The rest of the 22 pap
This work highlights strategies for management of intellectual capital within multinational organizations. A section on leadership examines issues related to facilitating the use of intellectual capit
In this text for undergraduates, Sorrell (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) integrates structural and mechanical perspectives to highlight the similarities of biochemical and synthetic reactio
Water is the second most important essential material for human survival. Even though Earth is compsed largely of water, fresh water comprises only 3% of the total water available to us. Of that. only
The aim of this book is to introduce a range of combinatorial methods for those who want to apply these methods in the solution of practical and theoretical problems. Various tricks and techniques are
Algal Green Chemistry: Recent Progress in Biotechnology presents emerging information on green algal technology for the production of diverse chemicals, metabolites, and other products of commercial v
High-Resolution NMR Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Third Edition, describes the most important NMR spectroscopy techniques for structure elucidation of organic molecules and the investigation of the
Occupational Neurology a volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology Series,provides a comprehensive overview of the science, clinical diagnosis, and treatment for neurotoxin related neurological and
The pharmacopoeias of most African countries are available and contain an impressive number of medicinal plants used for various therapeutic purposes. Many African scholars have distinguished themselv
This issue of International Review of Neurobiology brings together cutting-edge research on neuromodulation. It reviews current knowledge and understanding, provide a starting point for researchers an
The nanosciences encompass a variety of technologies ranging from particles to networks and nanostructures. For example, nanoparticles have been proposed to be suitable carriers of therapeutic agents
In this work for students, practitioners, and researchers, international contributors from academia and the private sector explore business applications of the new generation of collaborative web tech
Crystals are the unacknowledged pillars of modern technology. The modern technological developments depend greatly on the availability of suitable single crystals, whether it is for lasers, semiconduc
"This book explores the innovative practices of libraries on application of information and communication technology (ICT). It is very cumbersome for library professionals to cope with advancement in
Light Robotics - Structure-Mediated Nanobiophotonics covers the latest means of sculpting of both light and matter for achieving bioprobing and manipulation at the smallest scales. The synergy between
"This book explores the development of an integrated methodological framework for the decision support of local and regional authorities towards sustainable energy planning. The scope is to contribute
Business management and marketing researchers use a wide range of research methodologies to reveal drivers for web entrepreneurial initiatives in different regions of the world. Among their topics
Editors Rishi and Sharma present readers with a collection of academic and professional perspectives on contemporary and emerging applications for artificial intelligence in a wide variety of orga
McCaskill characterizes behavior patterns for the various entities operating among the population of a troubled nation where varying degrees of stability operations are being conducted, and uses th
Many of this book’s international contributors are classroom teachers and teacher educators; others are experts in youth cinema and film education, communication, and technology for learning. Most of
Lithium Process Chemistry: Resources, Extraction, Batteries and Recycling presents, for the first time, the most recent developments and state-of-the-art of lithium production, lithium-ion batteries,
Magnetic nanowires and microwires are key tools in the development of enhanced devices for information technology (memory and data processing) and sensing. Offering the combined characteristics of hig
