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This handbook is vital for understanding the origin of deep-water sandstones, emphasizing sandy-mass transport deposits (SMTDs) and bottom-current reworked sands (BCRSs) in petroleum reservoirs. This cutting-edge perspective, a pragmatic alternative to the conventional turbidite concepts, is crucial because the turbidite paradigm is built on...

In this book, we study theoretical and practical aspects of computing methods for mathematical modelling of nonlinear systems. A number of computing techniques are considered, such as methods of operator approximation with any given accuracy; operator interpolation techniques including a non-Lagrange interpolation; methods of...

Ecotoxicology offers an overview of current ecotoxicological problems. It includes basic ecotoxicological concepts, as well as information about chemicals and toxic substances that may cause harmful effects on the ecosystem and its living components. The book, with a total of 48 chapters, is divided...

Slope deposits are common in any inclined relief. So-called cover beds may veil entire landscapes, in which case they are commonly overlooked or confused with soil horizons. This book focuses on these widespread deposits and discusses their properties, genesis, and age mainly in subdued...

It was not long ago when the consciousness was not considered a problem for science. However, this has now changed and the problem of consciousness is considered the greatest challenge to science. In the last decade, a great number of books and articles have...

This book offers a collection of information on successive steps of molecular 'dialogue' between plants and pathogens. It additionally presents data that reflects intrinsic logic of plant-parasite interactions. New findings discussed include: host and non-host resistance, specific and nonspecific elicitors, elicitors and suppressors, and...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was first identified half a century ago in 1956. Following its discovery, the virus soon became recognised as a major viral pathogen causing extensive outbreaks of respiratory tract infections in both the very young and in vulnerable adults. It is...

The purpose of this volume is to trace the development of the theoretical understanding of quark-gluon plasma, both in terms of theequation of state and thermal correlation functions and in terms ofits manifestation in high energy nuclear collisions. Who among us hasnot wondered how...

The integration of classic field-gathered data with new computer models has allowed many new advances in geomorphology, which the 31st Binghamton Millennium Symposium 2000 presents in this latest of the well-known Binghamton book series, the Integration of Computer Modeling and Field Observations in Geomorphology....

Introduction to Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry presents a critical and comprehensive account of Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry from theoretical and experimental angle. It covers a wide spectrum of non-equilibrium phenomena from steady state close to equilibrium to non-linear region involving transition to bistability, temporal oscillations, spatio-temporal...

This second volume of Frontiers articles contains a broad array of fascinating topics. The first fourpapers focus on the Sun, the origin of the solar system and the early history of the Earth. The fifth, on komatiites, is also relevant to the early Earth...

The Juneau Icefield Research Project (JIRP) was formed to find a prototype area to study Alaska's coastal glaciers and trends in climatic change. For the past 57 years JIRP has conducted a systematic study of key receding and advancing glaciers, including Lemon Creek and...

The 22nd International Free Electron Laser Conference and 7th FEL User Workshop were held August 13-18, 2000 at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina, USA. The conference and the workshop were hosted by Duke University's Free Electron laser (FEL) Laboratory....

The largest collection of articles on the three major gene families, this work ranges from enzymology to molecular biology to physiological implications. The three gene families are related in that the enzymes catalyse the NAD(P) dependent oxidation or reduction of carbonyl containing substrates. The...

Iceland provides an unique stage on which to study the natural environment, both past and present, and it is understanding both aspects of reconstructing the past and observing and interpreting the present that form the focus of the contributions to this volume. The papers...

Ode to a Quantum Physicist celebrates the scientific achievements of Marlan O. Scully on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday. It combines personal reminiscences from other renowned physicists who have known and worked with him over the years and 60+ scientific articles from the...

The FEL field has grown enormously over the last years, which is reflected in the number of papers presented at the 1998 conference. A few specific areas in FEL are particularly active. Several groups are investigating self-amplified spontaneous emission (SASE) as a route to...

Author: Bozzano G. LuisaISBN-10: 0444427996ISBN-13: 9780444427991Publisher: Elsevier ScienceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/30/1989Pages: 332Format: Hardcover

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Laurie Dohmen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. Integrative veterinary medicine combines conventional veterinary practices with complementary and alternative therapies and is guided by the best available...

In this issue of PET Clinics, guest editors Drs. Nicolas A. Karakatsanis and Abass Alavi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of PET Image Quantification: Novel Methods, Challenges, and Opportunities. Top experts present an overview of the latest developments and challenges in quantitative...

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Clinton Humphrey and John Flynn bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Upper Third of the Face for Otolaryngologists. Top experts discuss topics such as blepharoplasty and other eyelid surgery, forehead, eyebrows, botulinum toxin,...

In this issue of Heart Failure Clinics, guest editors Drs. Julián Vega Adauy and Geu-Ru Hong bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Evolving Landscape of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Top experts in the field discuss phenotyping the many faces of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM);...

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Sophie A. Grundy and Autumn P. Davidson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Neonatology and Pediatrics. Top experts discuss topics such as the orphan kitten; medical therapeutics from conception to...

In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Udai Nanda and Miriam Segal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Headache Management. Early accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential in symptomatic management and prevention of the chronification of...

In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editors Drs. Julie J. Paik and Tahseen Mozaffar bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Myositis. Top experts explore key topics, including autoantibodies in myositis: can they predict disease course?; classification criteria in idiopathic inflammatory...

In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Benjamin D. Shogan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The Surgical Microbiome. Recent evidence highlights the sensitivity of gut microbiota to antibiotics, bowel preparation, and surgery. In this issue, top experts provide an...

In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Dustin T. Smith and Mahmoud H. Abdou bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Heart Failure Evaluation and Care: Acute and Chronic Disease. Top experts discuss heart failure evaluation and care...

In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Lotte Mulder brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Strategic Leadership in Laboratory Medicine. Top experts discuss timely topics related to leadership, reshaping organizational culture, the impact of DEI and wellness, building...

In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Moises Auron, Michelle Brooks, and Suchita Shah Sata bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Inpatient Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Top experts address fundamental and current topics in quality of...

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Vinod K. Rustgi brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current and Next Generation Therapeutics in Hepatology. Top experts in hepatology provide updates on the latest pharmaceuticals available as well as those...

In this issue of MRI Clinics, guest editor Dr. Khaled M. Elsayes brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Adrenal and Renal Imaging. Top experts in the field review applications of MRI for cystic and solid renal masses, pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, adrenal masses,...

In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editor Dr. Fan Liang brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Gender Affirming Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as feminizing chest surgery; vaginoplasty and phalloplasty complications and revisions; metoidioplasty;...

In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Myles Taffel and Satheesh Krishna bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Genitourinary Imaging. Top experts discuss topics such as imaging of the penis and urethra, imaging of the retroperitoneum, inflammatory conditions of the...

In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Rian M. Hasson and Fatima G Wilder bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Precision Medicine in Thoracic Surgery. Top experts discuss addressing equity in precision surgery; molecular therapy and targeted treatment for...

In this issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Vishtasb Broumand brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Implant Solutions for Complex Cases: Graftless Solutions. Top experts provide surgical guidance for the oral surgeon involved with graftless...

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sami M. Chogle, Mark Desrosiers, and Asma A. Khan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Modern Endodontics. Top experts provide cutting-edge articles on uses of virtual reality and artificial intelligence in training the...

In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Valeria Cohran brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Nutrition. Top experts discuss the role of nutrition and various conditions that may affect children. Each timely article explains nutrition's role in multiple disease...

In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sydney C. Butts and Adam B. Johnson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Lip, Palate, and Facial Clefts. Top experts discuss syndromes and genetic basis of clefting; presurgical management of cleft...

In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Aditi Hajirnis, Neha Sharma, and Rohit Chandra bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical Considerations for Development of Boys and Mental Health Outcomes. Top experts discuss the influence of various...

In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. John Pandolfino and Peter J. Kahrilas bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Esophagology in the Endoscopy Suite. Top experts cover recent, significant strides in esophagology, many of which are...

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Steven A. Kaplan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current Medical and Surgical Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Top experts explore evidence-based approaches, novel techniques, and outcomes that provide a...

In this issue of Immunology & Allergy Clinics, guest editor Dr. Bruce Lanser brings his considerable expertise to the topic of IgE-Mediated Food Allergy. Top experts provide a current and comprehensive understanding of the state of IgE mediated food allergy in children and adolescents,...

In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Dania Tamimi, Kaan Orhan; and Ingrid Rózylo-Kalinowska bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint. Top experts provide a broad overview of the temporomandibular joint, with articles on anatomy and...

In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Charles E. Argoff brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pain. Top experts discuss topics related primarily to non-headache pain, including a guide to assessing the person in pain, whether there is a role...

In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, guest editor Dr. Sushmitha Durgam brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries. Top experts provide comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on tendon/ligament structure/extracellular matrix composition and the role...

In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Claire Jansson-Knodell and Alberto Rubio-Tapia bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Celiac Disease. Top experts cover a broad range of clinically relevant topics and novel areas in the field,...

In this issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Genevieve Boland brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Melanoma. Top experts provide a timely update on management of melanoma, with articles on nodal management, stage 4 surgery, margins, systemic therapy, and neoadjuvant...

In this issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ann Dietrich and Sean M. Fox bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Emergencies. Top experts moderate/severe head trauma management; avoiding diagnostic errors in thoraco abdominal trauma; pediatric spinal imaging: using tools...

In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. David A. Kaminsky and Teal S. Hallstrand bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Function Testing. Leading experts provide in-depth discussions on key topics in respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry, lung volume...

In this issue of Hand Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jason Strelzow and Kevin C. Chung bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Periarticular Elbow Trauma. Top experts discuss topics such as exposures to the coronoid; maximizing exposure to the distal humerus; understanding varus...