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The study of neurofeedback and neuromodulation offer a window
into brain physiology and function, suggesting innovative
approaches to the improvement of attention, anxiety, pain, mood and
behavior. Resources for understanding what neurofeedback and
neuromodulation are, how they are used, and to what disorders and
patients they can be applied are scarce, and this volume serves as
an ideal tool for clinical researchers and practicing clinicians in
both neuroscience and psychology to understand techniques,
analysis, and their applications to specific patient populations
and disorders. The top scholars in the field have been enlisted,
and contributions offer both the breadth needed for an introductory
scholar and the depth desired by a clinical professional.
The critically acclaimed serialized review journal for over 50 years, "Advances in Geophysics" is a highly respected publication in the field of geophysics. Since 1952, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now in its 52nd volume, it contains much material still relevant today--truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of geophysics.
"Advances in the Study of Behavior" was initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior. That number is still expanding. This thematic volume makes another important "contribution to the development of the field" by bringing together material that aggregates studies conducted on the behavior of tropical animals. "Advances in the Study of Behavior" is now available online at ScienceDirect - full-text online from volume 30 onward.
With recent advances of modern medicine more people reach the "elderly age" around the globe and the number of dementia cases are ever increasing. This book is about various aspects of dementia and provides its readers with a wide range of thought-provoking sub-topics in the field of dementia. The ultimate goal of this monograph is to stimulate other physicians' and neuroscientists' interest to carry out more research projects into pathogenesis of this devastating group of diseases.
Since its inception in 1945, this serial has provided critical
and integrating articles written by research specialists that
integrate industrial, analytical, and technological aspects of
biochemistry, organic chemistry, and instrumentation methodology in
the study of carbohydrates. The articles provide a definitive
interpretation of the current status and future trends in
carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
When asked, "What is the biggest factor influencing processor
choice for new projects?" engineers overwhelmingly agree that the
robustness of the processors' attendant software is the key
linchpin of the decision. Not speed, not price, but available
software. Because software has become the driving factor in the
development of embedded systems, middleware, the "glue" allowing
hardware and software to work together effectively, has taken on a
role of pivotal importance. However, middleware is perhaps the most
mysterious of all the aspects of an embedded system, even to expert
designers! Available information is scattered and mostly
proprietary, not to mention largely outdated, and obfuscated by a
sea of acronyms. This practical technical guide to embedded
middleware implementation offers a coherent framework that guides
readers through all the key concepts necessary to gain a clear
understanding of this broad and diverse topic. Big picture
theoretical discussion is integrated with down-to-earth advice on
successful real-world use via step-by-step examples of each type of
middleware implementation. Hundreds of diagrams help the reader to
visualize the complexities of the wide variety of embedded
middleware that exists in the industry today. Technically detailed
case studies help to bring it all together, providing valuable
insight into the typical engineering situations readers are likely
to encounter. Expert author Tammy Noergaard keeps explanations as
simple and readable as possible, eschewing jargon and carefully
defining acronyms. The start of each chapter includes a 'setting
the stage' section, so readers can take a step back and understand
the context and applications of theinformation being provided. Core
middleware, such as networking protocols, file systems, virtual
machines, and databases; more complex middleware that builds upon
generic pieces, such as MOM, ORB, and RPC; and integrated
middleware software packages, such as embedded JVMs, .NET, and
CORBA packages are all demystified. A free companion CD-ROM
includes all the open-source code utilized by the author in
examples, so that readers can obtain hands-on programming
experience without making any further purchase.
Negotiations form the heart of mergers and acquisitions efforts,
for their conclusions contain both anticipated and unforeseen
implications. Don DePamphilis presents a summary ofnegotiating and
deal structuring that captures itsdynamic process, showing readers
howbrokers, bankers, accountants, attorneys, tax experts, managers,
investors, and others must work together and what happens when they
don't.Writtten for those who seek a broadly-based view of M&A
and understandtheir own roles in theprocess, this book treads a
middle ground between highly technical and dumbed-down descriptions
of complex events. It mixestheory withcase studies so the text is
current and useful. Unique and practical, this book can add
hard-won insightsto anybody's list of M&A titles.. Presents negotiation as a team effort Includes all participants, from investment bankers to accountants and business managers Emphasizes the interactive natures of decisions about assets, payments, and appropriate legal structures Written for those who seek summarizing, non-technical information"
Systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.), commonly called lupus, is a
chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ of
the body. In lupus, the body's immune system, which normally
functions to protect against foreign invaders, becomes hyperactive,
forming antibodies that attack normal tissues and organs, including
the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, and blood. Lupus is
characterized by periods of illness, called flares, and periods of
wellness, or remission.
With recent advances of modern medicine more people reach the "elderly age" around the globe and the number of dementia cases are ever increasing. This book is about various aspects of dementia and provides its readers with a wide range of thought-provoking sub-topics in the field of dementia. The ultimate goal of this monograph is to stimulate other physicians' and neuroscientists' interest to carry out more research projects into pathogenesis of this devastating group of diseases.
This series of volumes represents a comprehensive and integrated
treatment of reproduction in vertebrates from fishes of all sorts
through mammals. It is designed to provide a readable, coordinated
description of reproductive basics in each group of vertebrates as
well as an introduction to the latest trends in reproductive
research and our understanding of reproductive events. Whereas each
chapter and each volume is intended to stand alone as a review of
that topic or vertebrate group, respectively, the volumes are
prepared so as to provide a thorough topical treatment across the
vertebrates. Terminology has been standardized across the volumes
to reduce confusion where multiple names exist in the literature,
and a comprehensive glossary of these terms and their alternative
names is provided.
After the discovery that elements were commonly composed of isotopes, there developed a range of studies of the variability of isotopic compositions in Earth materials, which was able to add to our understanding of Earth processes and history. This collection of chapters from the Treatise on Geochemistry describes the range of isotopic studies. The chapters are grouped into the following categories: light stable isotopes, radiogenic tracers, noble gases and radioactive tracers. The first three groups depend on mass spectrometric measurements. The section on radioactive tracers employs both radioactive counting techniques and the newly developed accelerator mass spectrometric techniques. Comprehensive, interdisciplinary and authoritative content
selected by leading subject experts
How do financial markets operate on a daily basis? This first of
four volumes introduces the structures, instruments, business
functions, technology, regulations, and issues that commonlyfoundin
financial markets. Placing each of these elements into context, Tee
Williams describes what people do to make the markets run. His
descriptions apply to all financial markets, and he
includescountry-specific features, stories, historical facts,
glossaries, and brief technical explanations that reveal individual
variations and nuances. Reinforcing his insights are visual cues
that guide readers through the material. While this book won t turn
you into an expert broker, it will explain where brokers fit into
front office, middle office, and back office operations. And that
knowledge is valuable indeed. * Provides easy-to-understand descriptions of all major elements of financial markets *Filled with graphs and definitions that help readers learnquickly * Offers an integrated context based on the author's 30 years' experience"
"Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics " merges two long-running
serials--"Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics" and
"Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy."
Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most people. Following on the heels of "Stress Science: Neuroendocrinology" and "Stress Consequences: Mental, Neuropsychological and Socioeconomic," this third derivative volume will provide a readily accessible and affordable compendium that explains the phenomenon of stress as it relates physically and mentally to war, conflict and disaster. The first section will be dedicated to study of the link between stress and various forms of conflict. Specific instances of conflict will be discussed - the Gulf wars, Korea, Hiroshima bombing, the Holocaust, 9/11, Northern Ireland, terrorism in general, torture. The second section will explore the stress impact of more general physical disasters such as airline and vehicle accidents, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. The final section will focus on the clinical relationship between conflict stress and various mental diseases - PTSD, suicide, disaster syndrome, etc - as well as the adverse impact of stress on human physical health in general. Comprised of about 100 top articles selected from Elsevier s
"Encyclopedias of Stress," the volume will provide a valuable desk
reference that will put relevant articles readily at the fingertips
of all scientists who consider stress. Chapters offer impressive and unique scope with topics addressing the relationship between stress generated by war, conflict and disaster and various physical/mental disorders Richly illustrated with over 200 figures, dozens in color Articles carefully selected by one of the world s most preeminent stress researchers and contributors represent the most outstanding scholarship in the field, with each chapter providing fully vetted and reliable expert knowledge"
Catalysis is the acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst,
a substance that notably affects the rate of a chemical reaction
without itself being consumed or altered. Since 1948, "Advances in
Catalysis" has filled the gap between the papers that report on and
the textbooks that teach in the diverse areas of catalysis
research. The editors of and contributors to "Advances in
Catalysis" are dedicated to recording progress in this area.
Control engineering seeks to understand physical systems, using mathematical modeling, in terms of inputs, outputs and various components with different behaviors. It has an essential role in a wide range of control systems, from household appliances to space flight. This book provides an in-depth view of the technologies that are implemented in most varieties of modern industrial control engineering. A solid grounding is provided in traditional control techniques, followed by detailed examination of modern control techniques such as real-time, distributed, robotic, embedded, computer and wireless control technologies. For each technology, the book discusses its full profile, from the field layer and the control layer to the operator layer. It also includes all the interfaces in industrial control systems: between controllers and systems; between different layers; and between operators and systems. It not only describes the details of both real-time operating systems and distributed operating systems, but also provides coverage of the microprocessor boot code, which other books lack. In addition to working principles and operation mechanisms, this
book emphasizes the practical issues of components, devices and
hardware circuits, giving the specification parameters, install
procedures, calibration and configuration methodologies needed for
engineers to put the theory into practice.
"Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics " merges two long-running
serials--"Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics" and
"Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy."
Safety in any workplace is extremely important. In the case of the
electrical industry, safety is critical and the codes and
regulations which determine safe practices are both diverse and
complicated. Employers, electricians, electrical system designers,
inspectors, engineers and architects must comply with safety
standards listed in the National Electrical Code, OSHA and NFPA
70E. Unfortunately, the publications which list these safety
requirements are written in very technically advanced terms and the
average person has an extremely difficult time understanding
exactly what they need to do to ensure safe installations and
working environments.
Smart object technology, sometimes called the Internet of
Things, is having a profound impact on our day-to-day lives.
"Interconnecting Smart Objects with IP" is the first book that
takes a holistic approach to the revolutionary area of IP-based
smart objects. Smart objects are the intersection of networked
embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, ubiquitous and
pervasive computing, mobile telephony and telemetry, and mobile
computer networking. This book consists of three parts, Part I
focuses on the architecture of smart objects networking, Part II
covers the hardware, software, and protocols for smart objects, and
Part III provides case studies on how and where smart objects are
being used today and in the future. The book covers the
fundamentals of IP communication for smart objects, IPv6, and web
services, as well as several newly specified low-power IP standards
such as the IETF 6LoWPAN adaptation layer and the RPL routing
protocol. This book contains essential information not only for the
technical reader but also for policy makers and decision makers in
the area of smart objects both for private IP networks and the
Internet.
Multimedia processing demands efficient programming in order to
optimize functionality. Data, image, audio, and video processing,
some or all of which are present in all electronic devices today,
are complex programming environments. Optimized algorithms
(step-by-step directions) are difficult to create but can make all
the difference when developing a new application.
Far more than a comprehensive treatise on initial-rate and
fast-reaction kinetics, this one-of-a-kind desk reference places
enzyme science in the fuller context of the organic, inorganic, and
physical chemical processes occurring within enzyme active sites.
Drawing on 2600 references, Enzyme Kinetics: Catalysis &
Control develops all the kinetic tools needed to define enzyme
catalysis, spanning the entire spectrum (from the basics of
chemical kinetics and practical advice on rate measurement, to the
very latest work on single-molecule kinetics and mechanoenzyme
force generation), while also focusing on the persuasive power of
kinetic isotope effects, the design of high-potency drugs, and the
behavior of regulatory enzymes. - Historical analysis of kinetic principles including advanced enzyme science - Provides both theoretical and practical measurements tools - Coverage of single molecular kinetics - Examination of force generation mechanisms - Discussion of organic and inorganic enzyme reactions
SQL Clearly Explained, Third Edition, provides an in-depth introduction to using SQL (Structured Query Language). Readers will learn not only SQL syntax, but also how SQL works. Although the core of the SQL language remains relatively unchanged, the most recent release of the SQL standard (SQL:2008) includes two sets of extensions: 1) support for object-relational databases and 2) support for XML. As a result, the set of standard SQL commands has been greatly extended and this new edition takes that into account. This new edition includes updated tips and tricks to reflect the current concepts of SQL and XML standards; several new chapters covering object-relational and XML extensions; and an ancillary package that includes case studies, a syllabus, exams and more. This book is intended for working SQL programmers, database administrators, database designers, database analysts, and application system developers as well as those who are developing new features for database management systems who want to know about user needs. This would include anyone working with electronic content in the relational database context but also XML. Web services, etc.
DSP is utilized in just about every electronic system or device. DSP is taking one piece of information be it data, image, video, or audio, most likely compressing, sending, and filtering it to another location within your application to appear in the form of a document, picture or video. Like Smith before it, this book is different to most on the market by following a popular applied approach to this tricky subject, and will be the perfect starting point for engineers who need to get into DSP from the ground floor. This book starts with the absolute basics of this integral process. No experience is expected and with no prior knowledge taken for
granted, a refresher chapter on complex numbers and trigonometry
can be found at the very beginning of the material. Real-world
worked examples, reference designs, and tools - including online
applets that enable readers to visualize key principles - complete
a package that will help engineers who that needs to learn anew or
refresh their memory on this essential technology as they move to
projects that require DSP familiarity. Clear examples and a non-mathematical approach gets you up to speed with DSP Includes an overview of the DSP functions and implementation used in typical DSP-intensive applications, including error correction, CDMA mobile communication, and radar systems
"Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics " merges two long-running
serials--"Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics" and
"Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy."
Green Construction is a specialized and skilled profession, and the
author has extensive experience in this field. With this in mind,
the reference is designed to provide practical guidelines and
essential insights in preparing competent and professional looking
?Project Analysis Reports? and ?Project Status Reports?. The book
also provides numerous tips on how to phrase the language of
reports in a manner that is articulate and clearly understood by
Real Estate Lenders and investors, as well as being an
indispensable companion for both information and stimulus. |
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