Hardcover Books

Sebacinales have emerged as a fascinating order with mutualistic plant-fungal symbionts that consists of exclusively beneficial fungi.This volume of Soil Biology presents an overview of the current results in Sebacinales research with a focus on the potential of these fungi in crop improvement and...

Author: Georgios E. StavroulakisISBN-10: 3642339670ISBN-13: 9783642339677Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2012Pages: 422Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d

The author describes the current state of the art in the theory of invariant random fields. This theory is based on several different areas of mathematics, including probability theory, differential geometry, harmonic analysis, and special functions. The present volume unifies many results scattered throughout...

This book investigates carbon nucleophiles in selenocyclisations, as well as reaction protocols for performing such reactions catalytically. Details electrophilic selenium-mediated reactions and strategies using selenium catalysts and more.Author: Sohail Anjum ShahzadISBN-10: 3642331726ISBN-13: 9783642331725Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/11/2012Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

This book explores China's UNESCO Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites, focusing on their breadth and complexity and on the interrelationship of culture and nature. Includes multi-band, multi-resolution, multi-temporal airborne and satellite data and 3D models.Author: Huadong GuoISBN-10: 3642328229ISBN-13: 9783642328220Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2013Pages: 341Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This book presents quantitative methods and techniques for the evaluation of the sustainability of business operations and an organization's overall environmental performance.Author: Marina G. ErechtchoukovaISBN-10: 3642320805ISBN-13: 9783642320804Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/21/2013Pages: 254Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

This monograph sets out the latest data on the design and analysis of materials and engineering structures. Contributions cover the spectrum of mechanical and civil engineering, from automotive to dam design and from transmission towers to the oil industry.Author: Andreas ÖchsnerISBN-10: 3642322948ISBN-13: 9783642322945Publisher: SpringerLanguage:...

Author: Hermann-Josef BlankeISBN-10: 3642317057ISBN-13: 9783642317057Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2013Pages: 1813Format: HardcoverWeight: 5.65lbsSize: 9.49h x 6.59w x 3.00d

Nonlinear functional analysis is an important branch of contemporary mathematics. It's related to topology, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, groups, dynamical systems, differential geometry, measure theory, and more. In this book, the author presents some new and interesting results on fundamental methods in...

This book presents in vivo captured high-magnification images of two conditions: keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, or dry eye), an extremely common disease of the ocular surface, and filamentary keratopathy, a relatively rare phenomenon most commonly associated with KCS. The images of KCS represent the broad...

Wen-Dan Cheng, Chen-Sheng Lin, Wei-Long Uhang, Hao Zhang: Structural Designs and Property Characterizations for Second-Harmonic Generation Materials.- Fang Kong, Chuan-Fu Sun, Bing-Ping Yang, Jiang-Gao Mao: Second-order Non-linear Optical Materials based on Metal Iodates, Selenites and Tellurites.- Guo-Fu Wang: Structure, growth, nonlinear optics and laser...

With contributions from leading experts in a high-profile field, this collection introduces a range of problems in offshore technology, as well as detailing ways of modeling the dynamics of machines commonly used in this environmentally sensitive industry. Author: Edmund Wittbrodt,Marek Szczotka,Andrzej MaczyńskiISBN-10: 3642298850ISBN-13: 9783642298851Publisher:...

Author: Janez KosmrljISBN-10: 3642294286ISBN-13: 9783642294280Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2012Pages: 236Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.70d

This volume documents the first International Workshop on Atomic Scale Interconnection Machines organised by the European Integrated Project AtMol in June 2011 in Singapore. The four sessions, discussed here in revised contributions by high level speakers, span the subjects of multi-probe UHV instrumentation, atomic...

As demand for cosmetic procedures increases daily, so too does the proportional risk of something going wrong. This manual on dealing with potential complications in aesthetic dermatology has comprehensive coverage of common--and rarely encountered--problems.Author: Antonella TostiISBN-10: 3642284140ISBN-13: 9783642284144Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2012Pages: 128Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize:...

This book covers advanced aesthetic rhinoplasty techniques, discussing anatomy, psychological issues, and preoperative planning, and describes a range of rhinoplasty techniques clearly and in detail with the aid of numerous high-quality color illustrations.Author: Melvin A. ShiffmanISBN-10: 3642280528ISBN-13: 9783642280528Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2013Pages: 1146Format: HardcoverWeight: 5.92lbsSize:...

Author: Luis M. Camarinha-MatosISBN-10: 3642282547ISBN-13: 9783642282546Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2012Pages: 592Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.24lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.50w x 1.40d

The book discusses the demographic changes in Muslim countries. It thereby focuses on topics such as the demographic dividend and the demographic transition, labour market challenges, health care, universal education and gender issues. These challenges are addressed at a country level and include policy...

This book covers a wide array of topics relevant to behavioral genetics from both a preclinical and clinical standpoint. Indeed in juxtaposing both areas of research the reader will appreciate the true translational nature of the field. Topics covered range from technical advances in...

The book, to the best of the editor's knowledge, is the first text of its kind that presents both the traditional and the modern aspects of 'dialysis modeling and control' in a clear, insightful and highly comprehensive writing style. It provides an in-depth analysis...

Ideal as a reference both for experienced users and novices, this publication combines a thorough introduction to evolutionary computation with details of its application to real-world problems and advice on tackling a wealth of issues in its implementation.Author: Ernesto Sanchez,Giovanni Squillero,Alberto TondaISBN-10: 3642274668ISBN-13: 9783642274664Publisher:...

This comprehensive presentation of a powerful new technology deals with everything from basic theoretical explanations to calibration, enhancement, and applications. It also compares the advantages of the process to more established scanning probe methods.Author: Francesco MarinelloISBN-10: 3642274935ISBN-13: 9783642274930Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2012Pages: 494Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.80lbsSize:...

Autonomous robots must carry out useful tasks all by themselves relying entirely on their own perceptions of their environment. The cognitive abilities required for autonomous action are largely independent of robot size, which makes mini robots attractive as artefacts for research, education and entertainment....

This twelfth volume in the EUROPEAN INSTRUCTIONAL LECTURES series continues the format of educational chapters from across Orthopaedics and Traumatology contributed by distinguished Orthopaedic Educators in Europe. It provides current material and major advances covering a range of topics including: General Orthopaedics, Basic Science...

Author: Daoliang LiISBN-10: 3642272746ISBN-13: 9783642272745Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2012Pages: 540Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.10lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.40w x 1.30d

​Vito Volterra (1860-1940) was one of the most famous representatives of Italian science in his day. Angelo Guerragio and Giovanni Paolini analyze Volterra's most important contributions to mathematics and their applications, as well as his outstanding organizational achievements in scientific policy. Volterra was one...

Author: Tomas SkersysISBN-10: 3642272592ISBN-13: 9783642272592Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/03/2011Pages: 320Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.30w x 0.90d

Author: Honghua TanISBN-10: 3642258980ISBN-13: 9783642258985Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2011Pages: 818Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.80lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.80d

The international conference on Automation and Robotics-ICAR2011 is held during December 12-13, 2011 in Dubai, UAE. The proceedings of ICAR2011 have been published by Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, which include 163 excellent papers selected from more than 400 submitted papers. The conference...

This thesis by an award-winning researcher summarizes the potential to use passive seismic methods to monitor the sequestration of anthropogenic CO2 in geologic reservoirs. In doing so it synthesizes innovative research in both seismology and geomechanics.Author: James P. VerdonISBN-10: 3642253873ISBN-13: 9783642253874Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2012Pages:...

This book presents the latest understanding of high temperatures generated in gases by shock waves that give rise to such phenomena as molecular vibrational excitation, dissociation, ionization, chemical reactions and inherently related radiation.Author: Raymond BrunISBN-10: 3642251188ISBN-13: 9783642251184Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2012Pages: 337Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 9.20h...

Author: Jonathan ButtsISBN-10: 3642248632ISBN-13: 9783642248634Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/17/2011Pages: 218Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.30w x 0.70d

Dipolar Recoupling, by Niels Chr. Nielsen, Lasse A. Strass and Anders B. Nielsen.-Solid-State NMR Techniques for the Structural Determination of Amyloid Fibrils, by Jerry C. C. Chan.-Solid-State 19F-NMR of Peptides in Native Membranes, by Katja Koch, Sergii Afonin, Marco Ieronimo, Marina Berditsch and Anne...

This volume contains the articles presented at the 20th International Meshing Roundtable (IMR) organized, in part, by Sandia National Laboratories and was held in Paris, France on Oct 23-26, 2011. This is the first year the IMR was held outside the United States territory....

Notch signaling regulates many cell fate decision and differentiation processes during embryonic development and tissue homeostasis. Moreover, disregulation of the pathway is associated with human disorders and cancer. In the last 15 years it became evident that Notch plays important roles in the hematopoietic...

Digital forensics deals with the acquisition, preservation, examination, analysis and presentation of electronic evidence. Networked computing, wireless communications and portable electronic devices have expanded the role of digital forensics beyond traditional computer crime investigations. Practically every crime now involves some aspect of digital evidence;...

This book offers a comprehensive picture of research-driven activities related to location and map-based services, looking specifically at user-centered and context-aware system development, especially in wayfinding and navigation systems.Author: Georg GartnerISBN-10: 3642241972ISBN-13: 9783642241970Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2011Pages: 350Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Machine learning builds models of the world using training data from the application domain and prior knowledge about the problem. The models are later applied to future data in order to estimate the current state of the world. An implied assumption is that the...

This volume describes the application of pattern recognition and classification approaches. Methods include handwriting recognition, medical image analysis and interpretation, development of cognitive systems for image computer understanding, moving object detection, and more.Author: Marek R. OgielaISBN-10: 3642240488ISBN-13: 9783642240485Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2012Pages: 199Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize:...

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 363 and 364 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks, EANN 2011, and the 7th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2011, held jointly in Corfu, Greece, in September 2011. The...

The two-volume set IFIP AICT 363 and 364 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks, EANN 2011, and the 7th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2011, held jointly in Corfu, Greece, in September 2011. The...

Author: Jamal Jokar ArsanjaniISBN-10: 3642237045ISBN-13: 9783642237041Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/02/2011Pages: 140Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.41h x 6.38w x 0.66d

This book follows on from Natural Computing in Computational Finance Volumes I, II and III. As in the previous volumes of this series, the book consists of a series of chapters each of which was selected following a rigorous, peer-reviewed, selection process. The chapters...

The purpose of the 9th International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications(SERA 2011) held on August 10-12, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland was to bring together scientists, engineers, computer users, and students to share their experiences and exchange new ideas and research results...

This review of the latest material on the topic is suitable too for non-experts, and its six sections cover state-of-the-art developments in power systems networks, in particular gas, electricity, liquid fuels, and freight, as well as network interactions.Author: Alexey SorokinISBN-10: 3642231926ISBN-13: 9783642231926Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Continuing where the last volume left off, this publication covers cutting-edge research into intelligent machines, including innovative applications such as document processing, language translation, and lightweight reprogramming for wireless sensor networks.Author: Toyohide WatanabeISBN-10: 3642231896ISBN-13: 9783642231896Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2011Pages: 284Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.20w...

There are many invaluable books available on data mining theory and applications. However, in compiling a volume titled "DATA MINING: Foundations and Intelligent Paradigms: Volume 1: Clustering, Association and Classification" we wish to introduce some of the latest developments to a broad audience of...

This monograph generalizes several known results on the topic and considers a number of fresh problems. Combinatorics, probability theory and complexity theory are used in the proofs, as well as concepts from discrete mathematics and computer science.Author: Igor ChikalovISBN-10: 3642226604ISBN-13: 9783642226601Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2011Pages:...

Emphasizing etiology, diagnosis and treatment, this book assembles all the information on growth plate injuries into one readily accessible source. It has been collated with the aid of the unique resources of the American Mayo Clinic and its follow-up work.Author: Hamlet A. PetersonISBN-10: 3642225624ISBN-13:...

This book is the result of several years of research trying to better characterize parallel genetic algorithms (pGAs) as a powerful tool for optimization, search, and learning. Readers can learn how to solve complex tasks by reducing their high computational times. Dealing with two...