Structural reliability theory is concerned with the rational treatment of uncertainties in struc- tural engineering and with the methods for assessing the safety and serviceability of civil en- gineer
Understanding the importance and application of biosensors is complicated by the diverse range of methods and application and some existing text is somewhat technical in nature with little considerati
This book presents recently developed statistical methods and theory required for the application of the tools of functional data analysis to problems arising in geosciences, finance, economics and bi
While building a strong program in Critical Care on foundations of excellence and compassion, Dr. Wood used two methods of inquiry and knowing:Science looked outward with objective, accurate, reproduc
While building a strong program in Critical Care on foundations of excellence and compassion, Dr. Wood used two methods of inquiry and knowing:Science looked outward with objective, accurate, reproduc
This book explores some of the major processes involved in the definition of school subject knowledge. Using historical ethnographic methods, the contributors to the collection highlight and examine s
‘Peacocks’ and their associated mathematical phenomena, ‘martingales’, play a key role in the mathematics of finance. This monograph uses a variety of methods from time inversion to Skorokhod embeddin
The book “Electrical Methods of Water Processing” is concerned with approaches to treating water sources that require removal of unwanted or dissolved substances. In particular, it i
"Recent years have shown an increase in development and acceptance of quantitative methods for asset and liability management strategies. This book presents state of the art quantitative decision mode
Regulation of gene expression, a major determinant of gene activity, occupies a central place in molecular biology. Yeast Genetic Networks: Methods and Protocols covers approaches to the systems biolo
The field of nuclear medicine is expanding rapidly, with the development of exciting new diagnostic methods and treatments. This growth is closely associated with significant advances in radiation phy
Unique in its review of modern analytical approaches to vitamin fortification, this book emphasizes fast, sensitive, and accurate methods, along with assays enabling the detection of various isomers a
This volume presents the cutting-edge research of leading scientists, re-examining the major debates in Neanderthal research with the use of innovative methods and exciting new theoretical approaches.
Author McKinley (educational psychology, U. of Washington-Seattle) shares the planning, teaching methods, and decision-making behind the practices of 31 teachers and 20 principals in the Seattle Publi
An examination of mathematical formulations of ridge-regression-type estimators points to a curious observation: estimators can be derived by both Bayesian and Frequentist methods. In this updated an
TQM, Reengineering,Theory of Constraints, JIT,Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing . . .These are just some of the methods that, overthe past five decades, have promised to transformany manufacturing firm in
Since 1980, methods for recursive evaluation of aggregate claims distributions have received extensive attention in the actuarial literature.This book gives a unified survey of the theory and is inten
This detailed view of calculation methods involved in magnetic properties of transition metal complexes starts at an elementary level and proceeds gradually through theory and calculations to offer su
This text offers a readable and friendly presentation of the important methods, findings, and theories of human aging, while actively involving the reader in meaningful exercises and critical thinking
This book offers a broad collection of methods for studying the molecular biology, function, and features of mitochondria. In the past decade, mitochondrial research has elucidated the important infl
This volume presents the cutting-edge research of leading scientists, re-examining the major debates in Neanderthal research with the use of innovative methods and exciting new theoretical approaches.
Essential Statistics for Economics, Business and Management assumes no prior knowledge of statistics. It will also be highly relevant for the statistics component of courses in quantitative methods. T
Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry are usually presented as a sum of chemical and physical foundations, laws, axioms and equations for analytical methods and procedures. In contrast, this book deliv
A comprehensive course in the art and techniques of photography offers a detailed survey of modern-day photographic equipment, aesthetics, tools and methods, and approaches to such typical photographi
With the needs of the environment and the movement toward sustainability ever in mind, designers and managers of projects find themselves needing more quantitative and qualitative methods and techniqu
Written by leading exponents in the field, this collection of timely reviews presents observational methods and the latest results of astronomical research as well as their theoretical foundations and
In this update of the 1999 edition, a jewelry appraiser and historian traces the history of jewelry and introduces valuation concepts, principles, and methods. She includes sample appraisal documents,
Develops the theory of the elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) of machine elements loaded against each other and in relative motion. The author provides numerical methods for determining oil film thi
"The Effective, Efficient Professor: Teaching, Scholarship and Service" develops methods to improve the proficiency and time management skills of faculty in all areas of their careers. Most faculty ar
Four concise, brilliant lectures on mathematical methods in quantum mechanics from Nobel Prize-winning quantum pioneer build on idea of visualizing quantum theory through the use of classical mechani
Food Analysis by HPLC, Second Edition presents an exhaustive compilation of analytical methods that belong in the toolbox of every practicing food chemist. Topics covered include biosensors, BMO’s, na
This long awaited book is devoted to the methods of microlocal semiclassical analysis in application to spectral asymptotics with accurate remainder estimates. The very powerful machinery of local and
First-person narratives are a fundamental tool of the qualitative researcher. One of the latest volumes in the Qualitative Research Methods series, The Life Story Interview provides specific suggesti
This book systematically studies upwind methods for initial value problems for scalar conservation laws in one- and multidimensions. The mathematical theory of convergence theory and of a priori error
The functional approach to the treatment of aphasia is embodied in the methods and techniques of Promoting Aphasic's Communicative Effectiveness (PACE), which has had an international influence on the
Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods Second Edition Edward Allen This remarkably complete introduction to the art of building sets the materials and building systems in an histo
The series is devoted to the publication of monographs and high-level textbooks in mathematics, mathematical methods and their applications. Apart from covering important areas of current interest, a
This book provides a straightforward introduction to child development. It also covers the methods and problems of research into children, and the application of new findings in practical life.
Offers students with an understanding of fundamental models in macroeconomics, and introduces them to the methods of formal macroeconomic analysis. This book focuses on macroeconomics for the long run
Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to address challenges in the fields of biology and medicine encompassing the principles of engineering design to the full spectrum of living
