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The Handbook brings together a systematic review of the research
topics, empirical findings, and methods that comprise modern labor
economics. It serves as an introduction to what has been done in
this field, while at the same time indicating possible future
trends which will be important in both spheres of public and
private decision-making.
The book on Heavy-Fermion Systems is a part of the Book series
"Handbook of Metal Physics," each volume of which is written to
facilitate the research of Ph.D. students, faculty and other
researchers in a specific area. The Heavy-Fermions (sometimes known
as Heavy-Electrons) is a loosely defined collection of
intermetallic compounds containing rare-earth (mostly Ce) or
actinide (mostly U) elements. These unusual names were given due to
the large effective mass (100-1,000 times greater than the mass of
a free electron) below a critical temperature. They have a variety
of ground states including superconducting, antiferromagnetic,
paramagnetic or semiconducting. Some display unusual magnetic
properties such as magnetic quantum critical point and
metamagnetism. This book is essentially a summary as well as a
critical review of the theoretical and experimental work done on
Heavy Fermions.
"Heterogeneous Computing with OpenCL "teaches OpenCL and parallel programming for complex systems that may include a variety of device architectures: multi-core CPUs, GPUs, and fully-integrated Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) such as AMD Fusion technology. Designed to work on multiple platforms and with wide industry support, OpenCL will help you more effectively program for a heterogeneous future. Written by leaders in the parallel computing and OpenCL
communities, this book will give you hands-on OpenCL experience to
address a range of fundamental parallel algorithms. The authors
explore memory spaces, optimization techniques, graphics
interoperability, extensions, and debugging and profiling. Intended
to support a parallel programming course, "Heterogeneous Computing
with OpenCL" includes detailed examples throughout, plus additional
online exercises and other supporting materials.
Acronycine, a potent antitumor agent, was discovered in the bark of
the small Australian Rutaceous tree, Acronychia baueri Schott. This
new work presents a comprehensive survey of the isolation,
structure determination, methods of synthesis, and the biological
properties of acronycine, as well as an account of natural and
synthetic analogues of acronycine, and their biological properties.
This is the first of a 4-volume module that is an introduction to
the study of cell chemistry and physiology. It is not intended to
be encyclopedic in nature but rather a general survey of the
subject with an emphasis on those topics that are central to an
understanding of cell biology and those that are certain to become
of increasing importance in the teaching of modern medicine.
Turmeric has been used as a medicine, a condiment, and a dye since at least 600 B.C., while ginger has been used extensively throughout history for its medicinal purposes. "The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger" brings these two important plants together in one reference book, explaining their history, production techniques, and nutritional and medicinal properties in detail. This book is intuitively organized by plant and use, allowing quick access to information. It puts the uniquely Indian use and history of turmeric and ginger plants into a global context of production and economic aspects. It explores the plants from a botanical perspective, and goes into details of their chemical composition as well. Rounding out the book are chapters on disease and pest control issues. The book is a valuable resource for those involved in the
production and marketing of these plants, as well as those looking
for more information on the medicinal and nutritional properties of
turmeric and ginger.
Lipobiology is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field which incorporates critical aspects of lipid and lipoprotein chemistry into the disciplines of cell biology and physiology. This series focuses on salient aspects of the role of lipids in metabolic regulation and cellular activation.
Collaboratively written by top international experts and
established scientists in various fields of agricultural research,
this book focuses on the state of food production and
sustainability; the problems with degradation of valuable sources
of land, water, and air and their effects on food crops;the
increasing demand of food resources; and the challenges of food
security worldwide. The book provides cutting edge scientific tools
and methods of research as well as solid background information
that is accessible for those who have a strong interest in
agricultural research and development and want to learn more on the
challenges facing the global agricultural production systems.
This book explains how UHF tags and readers communicate wirelessly. It gives an understanding of what limits the read range of a tag, how to increase it (and why that might result in breaking the law), and the practical things that need to be addressed when designing and implementing RFID technology. Avoiding heavy math but giving breadth of coverage with the right amount of detail, it is an ideal introduction to radio communications for engineers who need insight into how tags and readers work. New to this edition: Examples of near-metal antenna techniques Discussion of the wakeup challenge for battery-assisted tags, with a BAT architecture example Latest development of protocols: EPC Gen 1.2.0 Update 18000-6 discussion with battery-assisted tags, sensor
tags, Manchester tags and wakeup provisions
Presented in this monograph is the current state-of-the-art in the theory of convex structures. The notion of convexity covered here is considerably broader than the classic one; specifically, it is not restricted to the context of vector spaces. Classical concepts of order-convex sets (Birkhoff) and of geodesically convex sets (Menger) are directly inspired by intuition; they go back to the first half of this century. An axiomatic approach started to develop in the early Fifties. The author became attracted to it in the mid-Seventies, resulting in the present volume, in which graphs appear side-by-side with Banach spaces, classical geometry with matroids, and ordered sets with metric spaces. A wide variety of results has been included (ranging for instance from the area of partition calculus to that of continuous selection). The tools involved are borrowed from areas ranging from discrete mathematics to infinite-dimensional topology. Although addressed primarily to the researcher, parts of this monograph can be used as a basis for a well-balanced, one-semester graduate course.
The new edition of "Mathematical Modeling," the survey text of choice for mathematical modeling courses, adds ample instructor support and online delivery for solutions manuals and software ancillaries. From genetic engineering to hurricane prediction, mathematical
models guide much of the decision making in our society. If the
assumptions and methods underlying the modeling are flawed, the
outcome can be disastrously poor. With mathematical modeling
growing rapidly in so many scientific and technical disciplines,
"Mathematical Modeling, Fourth Edition" provides a rigorous
treatment of the subject. The book explores a range of approaches
including optimization models, dynamic models and probability
models.
This monograph is practically oriented, presenting a survey and
explanation of credit insurance services for protection of
short-term trade receivables primarily against commercial risk of
insolvency and protracted default. The subject matter (i.e., main
functions, features and principles of credit insurance with
detailed description of credit insurance coverage, insurance
conditions, and credit insurance policy management) follows
procedural stages and presents commercial, financial, legal, and
practical points of view which emphasize the needs of both the
providers of these services andtheir clients - existing and
potential credit insured companies - as well asother
practitioners.
Quartz, zeolites, gemstones, perovskite type oxides, ferrite, carbon allotropes, complex coordinated compounds and many more -- all products now being produced using hydrothermal technology. Handbook of Hydrothermal Technology brings together the latest techniques in this rapidly advancing field in one exceptionally useful, long-needed volume. The handbook provides a single source for understanding how aqueous solvents or mineralizers work under temperature and pressure to dissolve and recrystallize normally insoluble materials, and decompose or recycle any waste material. The result, as the authors show in the book, is technologically the most efficient method in crystal growth, materials processing, and waste treatment. The book gives scientists and technologists an overview of the entire subject including: A Evolution of the technology from geology to widespread industrial use. A Descriptions of equipment used in the process and how it works. A Problems involved with the growth of crystals, processing of technological materials, environmental and safety issues. A Analysis of the direction of today's technology. In addition, readers get a close look at the hydrothermal
synthesis of zeolites, fluorides, sulfides, tungstates, and
molybdates, as well as native elements and simple oxides. Delving
into the commercial production of various types, the authors
clarify the effects of temperature, pressure, solvents, and various
other chemical components on the hydrothermal processes.
Health is maintained by the coordinated operation of all the
biological systems that make up the individual. "The Introduction
to Psychoneuroimmunology, 2e, "presents an overview of what has
been discovered by scientists regarding how bodily systems respond
to environmental challenges and intercommunicate to sustain health.
The book touches on the main findings from the current literature
without being overly technical and complex. The result is a
comprehensive overview of psychoneuroimmunology, which avoids
oversimplification, but does not overwhelm the reader. Single authored for consistency of breadth and depth, with no redundancy of coverage between chapters Covers endocrine-immune modulation, neuro-immune modulation, and the enhancing or inhibiting processes of one or more systems on the others Expanded use of figures, tables, and text boxes Online test bank for professors
The media, scientific researchers, and the "Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual" all refer to "autism" as if it were a single
disorder or a single disorder over a spectrum. However, autism is
unlike any single disorder in a variety of ways. No single brain
deficit is found to cause it, no single drug is found to affect it,
and no single cause or cure has been found despite tremendous
research efforts to find same. "Rethinking Autism" reviews the
scientific research on causes, symptomology, course, and treatment
done to date and draws the potentially shocking conclusion that
"autism" does not exist as a single disorder. The conglomeration of
symptoms exists, but like fever, those symptoms aren t a disease in
themselves, but rather a result of some other cause(s). Only by
ceasing to think of autism as a single disorder can we ever advance
research to more accurately parse why these symptoms occur and what
the different and varied causes may be.
Learning about Learning Disabilities, 4e continues to provide equal attention to the intellectual, conceptual, and practical aspects of learning disabilities. The Fourth Edition of this popular title presents 80% new material, keeping the chapters up to date in this fast-moving field. With new contributors, and 11 new chapters, coverage is both comprehensive and thorough, encompassing the classification and identification of learning disabilities, learning disabilities in reading, writing, math, and social studies, interventions, and the issues germane to different age ranges of the learning disabled: children, adolescents, and adults. Readers will find Learning About Learning Disabilities, Fourth Edition suitable for use as a reference source for researchers or as a graduate level text. Reviews of previous editions: "This text provides a balanced focus on both the conceptual and
practical aspects of learning disabilities. Its research coverage
is more comprehensive and of greater depth than any other LD
textbook, and it is distinctive in its treatment of such important
areas as consultation skills and service delivery." -CHILD
ASSESSMENT NEWS .".. provides a broad overview of some important
issues in relation to the education and development of pupils with
learning disabilities... Wong has succeeded in providing detailed
descriptions and comments within a book which covers a broad range
of topics. Without exception the chapters are clearly written and
accessible, and many provide the reader with challenging ideas and
practical suggestions." -BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 30% of children with learning disabilities drop out of high school, and 48% of those with learning disabilities are out of the workforce or unemployed. Discusses different types of learning disabilities including problems with attention, memory, language, math, reading, and writing Encompasses the impact of LD on learning as well as social competence and self-regulation Provides research summaries on most effective ways to teach children with LD Encompasses a lifespan perspective on LD, discussing the impact on children, adolescents, and adults
The aim of this book is to present the fundamental theoretical results concerning inference rules in deductive formal systems. Primary attention is focused on: - admissible or permissible inference rules - the derivability of the admissible inference rules - the structural completeness of logics - the bases for admissible and valid inference rules. There is particular emphasis on propositional non-standard logics (primary, superintuitionistic and modal logics) but general logical consequence relations and classical first-order theories are also considered. The book is basically self-contained and special attention has been made to present the material in a convenient manner for the reader. Proofs of results, many of which are not readily available elsewhere, are also included. The book is written at a level appropriate for first-year graduate students in mathematics or computer science. Although some knowledge of elementary logic and universal algebra are necessary, the first chapter includes all the results from universal algebra and logic that the reader needs. For graduate students in mathematics and computer science the book is an excellent textbook.
In this new edition of his widely-used Handbook, Frank Watts, widely recognized for his significant contributions to engineering change control processes, provides a thoroughly practical guide to the implementation and improvement of Engineering Documentation Control (EDC), Product Lifecycle Management and Product Configuration Management (CM). Successful and error-free implementation of EDC/CM is critical to world-class manufacturing. Huge amounts of time are wasted in most product manufacturing environments over EDC/CM issues such as interchangeability, document release and change control - resulting in faults, product release delays and overspends. The book is packed with specific methods that can be applied quickly and accurately to almost any industry and any product to control documentation, request changes to the product, implement changes and develop bills of material. The result is a powerful communications bridge between the engineering function and the rest of the world that makes rapid changes in products and documentation possible. With the help of the simple techniques in the handbook, companies can gain and hold their competitive advantages in a world that demands flexibility and quick reflexes - and has no sympathy for delays. The new edition sets EDC/CM in the context of Product Lifecycle
Management (PLM), providing guidance on choosing, purchasing and
implementing PLM software systems. Watts guides the reader to
harness these tools and techniques for business objectives
including Process Improvement and time-to-market. Strategic emphasis shows how processes may be integrated and tears down the wall between Engineering and Operations Thorough description of Product Lifecycle Management software tools "
Motor control is a relatively young field of research exploring
how the nervous system produces purposeful, coordinated movements
in its interaction with the body and the environment through
conscious and unsconscious thought. Many books purporting to cover
motor control have veered off course to examine biomechanics and
physiology rather than actual control, leaving a gap in the
literature. This book covers all the major perspectives in motor
control, with a balanced approach. There are chapters explicitly
dedicated to control theory, to dynamical systems, to biomechanics,
to different behaviors, and to motor learning, including case
studies.
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining Mechanical,
Electronic, Computer, and other Engineering fields to develop
intelligent processes and products. Based on thirty years of
extensive work in industry and teaching, this book provides an
overview of the sensors and sensor systems required and applied in
mechatronics with an emphasis on understanding the physical
principles and possible configurations of sensors rather than
simply a discussion of particular types of sensors. Well
illustrated with examples of commercially available sensors and of
recent and future developments, this book offers help in achieving
the best solution to various kinds of sensor problems encountered
in mechatronics. In a clear and detailed manner, the author reviews
the major types of transducers, presents a characterization of the
state-of-the-art in sensing technology and offers a view on current
sensor research. This book will be a vital resource for practicing
engineers and students in the field.
As the computer industry retools to leverage massively parallel graphics processing units (GPUs), this book is designed to meet the needs of working software developers who need to understand GPU programming with CUDA and increase efficiency in their projects. "CUDA Application Design and Development" starts with an introduction to parallel computing concepts for readers with no previous parallel experience, and focuses on issues of immediate importance to working software developers: achieving high performance, maintaining competitiveness, analyzing CUDA benefits versus costs, and determining application lifespan. The book then details the thought behind CUDA and teaches how to create, analyze, and debug CUDA applications. Throughout, the focus is on software engineering issues: how to use CUDA in the context of existing application code, with existing compilers, languages, software tools, and industry-standard API libraries. Using an approach refined in a series of well-received articles
at Dr Dobb's Journal, author Rob Farber takes the reader
step-by-step from fundamentals to implementation, moving from
language theory to practical coding.
Newly updated with over 150 pages of material on the latest Tcl extensions, "Tcl/Tk: A Developer s Gu"ide is a unique practical tutorial for professional programmers and beginners alike. Starting with a clear picture of the basics, Tcl/Tk covers the variety of tools in this "Swiss army knife" of programming languages, giving you the ability to enhance your programs, extend your application's capabilities, and become a more effective programmer. This updated edition covers all of the new features of version
8.6, including object-oriented programming and the creation of
megawidgets, existing data structure implementations, themed
widgets and virtual events. Extensive code snippets and online
tutorials in various languages will give you a firm grasp on how to
use the Tcl/Tk libraries and interpreters and, most importantly, on
what constitutes an effective strategy for using Tcl/Tk.
* Covers the fundamentals of linear/analog circuit and system design to guide engineers with their design challenges. * Based on the Application Notes of Linear Technology, the foremost designer of high performance analog products, readers will gain practical insights into design techniques and practice. * Broad range of topics, including power management tutorials, switching regulator design, linear regulator design, data conversion, signal conditioning, and high frequency/RF design. * Contributors include the leading lights in analog design, Robert Dobkin, Jim Williams and Carl Nelson, among others. * Online support package, including LTspiceO software, Design Notes, plus videos and data sheets can be found at www.elsevierdirect.com/companions/9780123851857 Analog circuit and system design today is more essential than
ever before. With the growth of digital systems, wireless
communications, complex industrial and automotive systems,
designers are challenged to develop sophisticated analog solutions.
This comprehensive source book of circuit design solutions will aid
systems designers with elegant and practical design techniques that
focus on common circuit design challenges. The book s in-depth
application examples provide insight into circuit design and
application solutions that you can apply in today s demanding
designs. * Covers the fundamentals of linear/analog circuit and system design to guide engineers with their design challenges. * Based on the Application Notes of Linear Technology, the foremost designer of high performance analog products, readers will gain practical insights into design techniques and practice. * Broad range of topics, including power management tutorials, switching regulator design, linear regulator design, data conversion, signal conditioning, and high frequency/RF design. * Contributors include the leading lights in analog design, Robert Dobkin, Jim Williams and Carl Nelson, among others. "
Data is an expensive and expansive asset. Information capture has forced storage capacity from megabytes to terabytes, exabytes and, pretty soon, zetabytes of data. So the need for accessible storage space for this data is great. To make this huge amount of data usable and relevant, it needs to be organized effectively. Database Base Management Systems, such as Oracle, IBM s DB2, and Microsoft SqlServer are used often, but these are being enhanced continuously and auxiliary tools are being developed every week; there needs to be a fundamental starting point for it all. That stating point is Data Architecture, the blueprint for organizing and structuring of information for services, service providers, and the consumers of that data. "Data Architecture: From Zen to Reality" explains the principles underlying data architecture, how data evolves with organizations, and the challenges organizations face in structuring and managing their data. It also discusses proven methods and technologies to solve the complex issues dealing with data. The book uses a holistic approach to the field of data architecture by covering the various applied areas of data, including data modelling and data model management, data quality, data governance, enterprise information management, database design, data warehousing, and warehouse design. This book is a core resource for anyone emplacing, customizing or aligning data management systems, taking the Zen-like idea of data architecture to an attainable reality. Presents fundamental concepts of enterprise architecture with definitions and real-world applications and scenariosTeaches data managers and planners about the challenges of building a data architecture roadmap, structuring the right team, and building a long term set of solutions Includes the detail needed to illustrate how the fundamental principles are used in current business practice"
Annual Reports in Computational Chemistry provides timely and
critical reviews of important topics in computational chemistry as
applied to all chemical disciplines. Topics covered include quantum
chemistry, molecular mechanics, force fields, chemical education,
and applications in academic and industrial settings. Focusing on
the most recent literature and advances in the field, each article
covers a specific topic of importance to computational
chemists. |
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