A text emphasizing real application and implications of statistics in engineering practice. Practical issues of engineering data collection receive early consideration, as do descriptive and graphical
Small-cap stocks have long been instrumental in profitable portfolios, offering many attractive fundamentals. But without sound knowledge and a risk-wise strategy, red chips can be dangerous turf. In
An up-to-date, one-stop reference-complete with applications This volume presents the most up-to-date information available on a posteriori error estimation for finite element approximation in mecha
Between 1979 and 1986 Iran, Nicaragua, and the Philippines underwent dramatic political and social revolutions. This book examines the conditions and processes that gave rise to revolutions and their
The first book-length treatment of the application of feminist theories to international law.. Its central argument is that the absence of women in the development of international law has produced a
Recent technological breakthroughs, most notably in the field of lasers as well as detection and data processing, have made it possible to apply high-resolution molecular spectroscopy to such areas as
This simple, easy-to-follow guide to OrCad’s PSpice is designed to be accessible to anyone with a familiarity of basic electrical topics. Using a step-by-step approach, it explains everything needed t
Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology, Ralph Mitchell, Series Editor Biofilm processes profoundly impact industrial productivity and competitiveness. Their pervasive effects on water
The most commonly used method for analyzing substances, and the first method most researchers turn to, is high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Following up on a best-seller, volumes 2-4 cont
Suppose Congress were to change Social Security just before you retired? Or repeal income tax deductions for homeowners? Or institute a flat tax? Should those changes be retroactive? Or should you ret
The most commonly used method for analyzing substances, and the first method most researchers turn to, is high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Following up on a best-seller, volumes 2-4 cont
Lets you target the specific information you need quickly and easily, so you can stay in the lab and out of the library. This invaluable database also available on CD-ROM gives you fast, hands-on acc
Many students and even researchers often make the mistake of using too few or too many animals in their experiments. This can lead to misleading results or waste of animal resources. Drawing on exampl
Lets you target the specific information you need quickly and easily-so you can stay in the lab and out of the library.This invaluable database-also available on CD-ROM-gives you fast, hands-on access
Lets you target the specific information youneed quickly and easily-so you can stay inthe lab and out of the libraryThis invaluable database-also available on CD-ROM-gives you fast, hands-on access to
How do local communities collectively manage those resources that are most important to their own survival or prosperity? Wherever they are located, all communities face similar dilemmas of collective
Written by two prominent political scientists working in the field of local government theory and practice,Metropolitan Government and Governance offers a comprehensive understanding of the nature of
For the first time in English, Glyn Williams draws together current debates in linguistics and social theory, and provides the first study in English of the principles and theories of French discourse
This major synoptic work explores some of the most important questions facing humanity in the coming generations. It is remarkable for its author‘s holistic treatment of the environment and social jus
This major synoptic work explores some of the most important questions facing humanity in the coming generations. It is remarkable for its author‘s holistic treatment of the environment and social jus
By looking at the processes of change over time - by carrying out longitudinal studies - researchers answer questions about learning, development, educational growth, social change and medical outcom
Structural reliability has become a discipline of international interest, addressing issues such as the safety of buildings, bridges, towers and other structures. This book addresses the important iss
In a number of industrialized countries, on the assumption that fertility remains at or close to present levels, populations will start to decline, in some cases quite rapidly in the near future. Many
From the Preface: (...) The book is addressed to students on various levels, to mathematicians, scientists, engineers. It does not pretend to make the subject easy by glossing over difficulties, but r
The use of technical market indicators has long been a controversial subject, highly regarded by some and treated with great skepticism by others. Yet, the number of indicators-and the number of indiv
This long awaited third edition of Phytochemical Methods is, as its predecessors, a key tool for undergraduates, research workers in plant biochemistry, plant taxonomists and any researchers in rel
Following a case study approach organized around the psychoanalytic process, this book addresses clinical issues that arise in analytic work with adults who were sexually abused as children. Special e
This book provides a thorough introduction to methods for detecting and describing cyclic patterns in time-series data. It is written both for researchers and students new to the area and for those wh
With the growing concern over the environment, new industries and research areas have been developed to identify, monitor, regulate, and legislate environmental interactions as well as to determine an
With the growing concern over the environment, new industries and research areas have been developed to identify, monitor, regulate, and legislate environmental interactions as well as to determine an
With the growing concern over the environment, new industries and research areas have been developed to identify, monitor, regulate, and legislate environmental interactions as well as to determine an
With the growing concern over the environment, new industries and research areas have been developed to identify, monitor, regulate, and legislate environmental interactions as well as to determine an
With the growing concern over the environment, new industries and research areas have been developed to identify, monitor, regulate, and legislate environmental interactions as well as to determine an
Presents 16 case studies of ethnic conflict in the post-Soviet world. The book places ethnic conflict in the context of imperial collapse, democratisation and state building.
