Nanotechnology in Textiles: Theory and Application explains how conventional methods for treating fabrics for specific functions can by improved upon with the use of nanotechnology. Overviews of relev
This edited collection brings together an international, interdisciplinary group of scholars who together offer cutting-edge insights into the complex roles, functions, and effects of pronouns in lite
For courses in precalculus. Unifies the theme of a function — See, Solve, Apply The Graphical Approach series by Hornsby, Lial, and Rockswold covers functions through a consistent,
Graphene has been hailed as a rising star in photonics and optoelectronics. The wonderful optical properties of graphene make possible the multiple functions of signal emission, transmission, modulati
?This book proposes representations of multicast rate regions in wireless networks based on the mathematical concept of submodular functions, e.g., the submodular cut model and the polymatroid broadca
Recent results on non-convex multi-objective optimization problems and methods are presented in this book, with particular attention to expensive black-box objective functions. Multi-objective optimiz
Learn Lisp programming in a data structures context, including tables, functions, forms, expressions, typed-pointers, I/O, garbage collection and some applications. This short primer contains a carefu
Settlements at the Edge examines the evolution, characteristics, functions and shifting economic basis of settlements in sparsely populated areas of developed nations. With a focus on demographic chan
This reissued classic text is the acclaimed second edition of Professor Ian Macdonald's groundbreaking monograph on symmetric functions and Hall polynomials.The first edition was published in 1979, be
The second edition enhanced with new chapters, figures, and appendices to cover the new developments in applied mathematical functionsThis book examines the topics of applied mathematical functions to
This book presents the latest developments in noncontact atomic force microscopy. It deals with the following outstanding functions and applications that have been obtained with atomic resolution afte
The present volume consists of peer-reviewed contributions representing modern trends in the theory of generalized functions and pseudo-differential operators. It is dedicated to Professor Michael Obe
In this book the authors describe how they reproduced the redox functions of biocatalysts artificially. It includes the introduction and discussion of synthetic reactions via electron transfer, hybrid
Membrane reactors combine membrane functions such as separation, reactant distribution, and catalyst support with chemical reactions in a single unit. The benefits of this approach include enhanced co
The mechanisms and physiological functions of urea transporters across biological membranes are subjects of long-standing interests. Although urea represents roughly 40% of all urinary solutes in norm
Designed for mathematicians, scientists, and engineers in signal processing, this reference explains that sinusoids represent periodic functions of the sine or cosine. The beginning of the book explor
This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops. It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical elements in pl
The biological functions of coloration in animals are sometimes surprising. Color can attract mates, intimidate enemies, and distract predators. But color patterns can also conceal animals from detect
Photoinduced processes, caused by natural sunlight, are key functions for sustaining all living organisms through production and transformation of organic matter (OM) in the biosphere. Production of h
Mitochondria have traditionally been associated with metabolic functions; however recent research has uncovered a central role for these organelles in cell signaling, cell survival, and cell death. Mi
For advanced undergraduate or beginning MBA students, this textbook on strategic management provides both theoretical foundations and real world examples of key management functions in a global busine
New religions in Japan claim millions of members, while simultaneously provoking criticism and fulfilling social functions. Written by an international range of scholarly experts, this book serves as
Based on the third symposium on “Molecular Immunology of Complex Carbohydrates,” this text covers the latest in glycotopes, structures and functions of complex carbohydrates, recognition factors of le
This text on geometry is devoted to various central geometrical topics including: graphs of functions, transformations, (non-)Euclidean geometries, curves and surfaces as well as their applications in
Agriculture increasingly faces the challenge of balancing its multiple functions in a sustainable way. Integrated assessment and modelling (IAM) can provide insight into the potential impacts of polic
"Will become a useful addition to our understanding of antebellum Southern families, especially in demonstrating their multiple forms, definitions, and functions."--Sally McMillen, D
Lighting performs essential functions in Hollywood films, enhancing the glamour, clarifying the action, and intensifying the mood. Examining every facet of this understated art form, from the glowing
Lighting performs essential functions in Hollywood films, enhancing the glamour, clarifying the action, and intensifying the mood. Examining every facet of this understated art form, from the glowing
Suitable for a complete course in topology, this text also functions as a self-contained treatment for independent study. Additional enrichment materials and advanced topic coverage?including extensiv
This collection of seven classic articles gives students and practitioners perspectives on assessing governmental functions in terms of outcomes rather than simply on a certain quantifiable measure or
This groundbreaking work explores media scholar Sut Jhally’s thesis that advertising functions as a religion in late capitalism and relates this to critical theological studies. Sheffield argues that
Concentrating primarily on the literary and social functions of satire, Hooley (classical studies, U. of Missouri, Columbia) writes for undergraduate readers seeking relevance to modern life in their
This concise volume offers undergraduates an introduction to mathematical formalism in problems of molecular structure and motion. The main topics cover the calculus of orthogonal functions, algebra o
This book provides a comprehensive theory of almost periodic type functions with a large number of the applications to differential equations, functional equations and evolution equations. In addition
This highly effective text has chapters arranged in seven functional modules to emphasize how legal topics relate to business functions like marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and manufa
Since its introduction in 1828, using Green's functions has become a fundamental mathematical technique for solving boundary value problems. Most treatments, however, focus on its theory and classical
The book offers an accessible reference for researchers in the probability, statistics and special functions communities. It gives a variety of interdisciplinary relations between the two main ingredi
Presents a thorough, no-frills introduction to trigonometry in the general context of functions and their graphs. Emphasizes the functional aspect of trigonometry including an introductory chapter on
Light in Architecture explores the role and use of light in and around buildings from the time that Stonehenge was built through to the present day, illustrating how a greater understanding of this in
Timo Nasseri (b. Berlin 1972 to a German mother and Iranian father; lives and works in Berlin) launched his career in the arts as a photographer. In recent years, however, he has systematically built
