Hardcover Books

Author: Jim BullerISBN-10: 3319642359ISBN-13: 9783319642352Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2018Pages: 265Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.69d

Author: Damian MazurISBN-10: 331963948XISBN-13: 9783319639482Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/21/2017Pages: 447Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d

Author: Fabiola PardoISBN-10: 3319640801ISBN-13: 9783319640808Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2017Pages: 165Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

This multidisciplinary work analyses challenges to sustainable development amidst rapidly changing climate in the world's largest delta - the Sundarbans. Empirical evidence unpacks grounded vulnerabilities and reveals their temporal socio-economic impacts. A novel concept of 'everyday disasters' is proposed - supported by data and...

Presents the core of the theory of info-dynamics Presents a theoretical framework for the study of general dynamics in qualitative-quantitative time structure Describes the rational foundations of information-knowledge dynamicsAuthor: Kofi K. DompereISBN-10: 3319638521ISBN-13: 9783319638522Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/27/2017Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x...

This book explores why some people become politicians, how they represent citizens in parliaments, and what they think about democracy and its institutions. It analyses the results of the first survey of a representative sample of Spanish MPs (580 cases) and citizens. The study...

This book takes as its point of departure a humble cell lying on the intersection of ideas as diverse and yet interlaced as life, knowledge, commerce, governance, and ethics. It seeks to deepen the understanding of stem cell entities and the concerns, hopes, and...

Offers a comprehensive overview of the state of the art on the genomics of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and related crop species in the genus PhaseolusProvides insights into the importance of the genomic information, both nuclear and organelleUnravels the intriguing evolutionary process...

This book, the first of two volumes edited by McCartan and Kemshall, focusses on perceptions of sexual offenders, and how risk is used by policy makers, stakeholders, academics and practitioners to both construct and respond to unknown and known sex offenders within the contexts...

Examines the relation of obesity to endometrial cancer and to ovarian cancer while providing insight into public understanding of the importance of obesity as a risk factor for gynecologic malignancies Describes major aspects of biology relating obesity to gynecologic cancer including hormonal status, adipokines,...

Addresses a modern topic in reliability: multi-state and continuous-state system reliability, which has been intensively developed in recent yearsCovers corresponding theoretical issues as well as practically important case studies illustrating applications of the corresponding theoretical advances Written by the leading experts in the fieldAuthor:...

Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany Provides a clear introduction to the superstring models relevant for the N=4 super Yang-Mills (N=4 SYM) and ABJM theory, complemented by appendices and references for further reading Offers pedagogical explanations of...

Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by University of Oviedo, SpainIs the first book to address the modeling of size effects in metal plasticity Proposes a general framework for crack tip assessment accounting for the role of geometrically necessary dislocations (GNDs) in fracture and...

This book looks at the increasing interest in running microscopy processing algorithms on big image data by presenting the theoretical and architectural underpinnings of a web image processing pipeline (WIPP). Software-based methods and infrastructure components for processing big data microscopy experiments are presented to...

Is the first book to focus on hormones in health, aging, and longevityOffers a comprehensive overview of the hormones involved in the ageing of most bodily functions Provides updated information on mechanisms of hormone action and their modulation in ageing processesAuthor: Suresh RattanISBN-10: 3319630008ISBN-13:...

The main goal of this book is to form a high-quality platform in which well-known and emerging pioneering basic, translational and clinical scientists can present their latest, exciting findings in the studies of redox signaling in the pulmonary vasculature. Content from outstanding investigators with...

Contextualizes alternative manners to produce and store clean and sustainable fuelsWritten by leading experts in major field of physics, chemistry and materials science Presents theory-experimental as well as commercial achievements in the fieldAuthor: Flavio L. SouzaISBN-10: 3319627996ISBN-13: 9783319627991Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2017Pages: 330Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize:...

This edited collection examines the concept and nature of the 'people's martyrology', raising issues of class, community, religion and authority. It examines modern martyrdom through studies of Peterloo; Tolpuddle; Featherstone; Tonypandy; Emily Davison, fatally injured by the King's horse on Derby Day, 1913; the...

Examines not simply the process of legalization (or not) of same-sex marriage, but also the institutionalization of same-sex marriage (or same-sex marriage bans) in national politics and society Provides a transnational perspective across all major world regions where the issue has been debated, with...

Provides a comprehensive presentation of the very essence, characteristic features, and development of optimization methods Presents polyoptimization - optimization with a vector-valued objective function of several variables Features complemented relevant properties, a number of algorithmic considerations, illustrations, and abundant examples and challengesAuthor: Henryk GóreckiISBN-10:...

This book provides a selection of reports and survey articles on the latest research in the area of single and multivariable operator theory and related fields. The latter include singular integral equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, complex analysis, numerical linear algebra, and real...

Author: John JoshuaISBN-10: 3319625357ISBN-13: 9783319625355Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2017Pages: 125Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.38d

Presents an extension of the user behaviour simulation of an existing tool for automatic usability evaluationDescribes a parameter-based data model, as well as a related framework to uniformly describe multimodal human-computer interactions Proposes a new two-stage method for the evaluation of user behaviour simulationsAuthor:...

Illustrates that mine seismology can improve underground safety standards Describes the apparent stress index concept history Presents a list of practical applications of stress index in combating rock burst hazard Explores the role of the seismologist, rock engineers, and mine management in the experiment's...

Author: Fabio de FeliceISBN-10: 3319623184ISBN-13: 9783319623184Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/11/2017Pages: 258Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

First book focused on microbial ecotoxicologyVisit the different levels of biological organization for ecotoxicology purpose Combine concepts and case studiesAuthor: Cristiana Cravo-LaureauISBN-10: 331961794XISBN-13: 9783319617947Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/09/2017Pages: 362Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

Author: Andrea AmorettiISBN-10: 3319618741ISBN-13: 9783319618746Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/18/2017Pages: 199Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

Focuses on the latest developments in information technology (IT) methodologies for maritime transportationFeatures seven chapters describing essential modeling tools, methodologies, algorithms, and systems Presents a simulation model building process that offers a useful guide for model builders in the maritime transportation domainAuthor: Charalampos KonstantopoulosISBN-10:...

Presents a coherent description of the major features of the Baltic Sea biogeochemistry as inferred from its unique marine CO2 system Presents the complex relationship between the variables of the marine CO2 system and the peculiarities of the Baltic Sea acid-base system in an...

Author: Kofi K. DompereISBN-10: 3319616382ISBN-13: 9783319616384Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/18/2017Pages: 197Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

Presents previously unavailable information on the dissemination of cartographic knowledge from the 18th to the 20th century, including previously unpublished maps Reports on the results of new research projects pursued by internationally respected experts on the history of cartography at tertiary institutions around the...

Investigates the exploration, production and trade of the principal commodities coal, iron ore, uranium, oil and gas, and gold Analyses mining activity and the principal challenges confronting the resources industry in the Asia-Pacific region today Analyzes the key issues faced by the industry, including...

This book focuses on the modeling, processing and visualization of anisotropy, irrespective of the context in which it emerges, using state-of-the-art mathematical tools. As such, it differs substantially from conventional reference works, which are centered on a particular application. It covers the following topics:...

Author: Pirkko PitkänenISBN-10: 3319612573ISBN-13: 9783319612577Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/17/2017Pages: 255Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Develops analytical models for knowledge-related processes, from knowledge acquisition to knowledge processing and knowledge propagation Provides various case studies explaining how the corresponding models can be used Allows easier optimization and application by not depending on detailed numerical simulationAuthor: L. Octavio Lerma,Vladik KreinovichISBN-10: 3319613480ISBN-13:...

This book discusses megatrends and subsequently applies them to the air transport industry from a legal, ethical and economic perspective. Starting with a detailed discussion on what these megatrends are, the book provides an essential overview of megatrends and air transport, including analytical discussions...

This edited collection explores the conjunction of multiculturalism and the self in literature and culture studies, and brings together essays by prominent researchers interested in literature and culture whose critical perspectives inform discussions of specific examples of multicultural contexts in which individuals and communities...

This book explores manifestations of creativity in the religious domain. Specifically, the contributions focus on the nexus of the sacred and the creative, and the mechanisms of syncretism and (re)invention of tradition by which this manifestations occur. The text is divided into two sections....

Author: Rolf A. BrekkenISBN-10: 3319609068ISBN-13: 9783319609065Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/14/2017Pages: 115Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d

Author: Antonio BicchiISBN-10: 3319609157ISBN-13: 9783319609157Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2017Pages: 720Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.63lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.56d

Demonstrates the complexity of women's positionality in Iranian society and their relations with different authoritative discourses Offers unique and unheard stories of Tehrani women about the most culturally taboo aspects of their livesAdds a new perspective to the study of sex and sexuality in...

Author: Malgorzata KlocISBN-10: 3319608541ISBN-13: 9783319608549Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/14/2017Pages: 510Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.99lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.13d

Explores the nature and scope of inclusiveness in different South Asian governing institutionsArgues for the mutually reinforcing involvement of both internal and external stakeholders Includes case studies from Bangladesh, India and Nepal Author: Nizam AhmedISBN-10: 3319609033ISBN-13: 9783319609034Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/18/2017Pages: 287Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.44lbsSize:...

Only publication linking together civil-military cooperation and hybrid threats Contributions from both civilian academics and military officers Endorsed by the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence and NATO Supreme Allied Command Transformation Focuses on topical challenges such as: cyber security; Russia; private security contractors Author:...

This fascinating volume examines the enduring influence of courtly tradition and courtly love, particularly in contemporary popular culture. The ten chapters explore topics including the impact of the medieval troubadour in modern love songs, the legacy of figures such as Tristan, Iseult, Lancelot, Guinevere,...

This book aims to understand the "texture" of the post-Soviet region, where waves of de-integration and re-integration have been resonating at different times and through diverse manifestations over the last quarter of century. The post-Soviet states have been evolving in an embryonic system of...

This book aims to face particles in flows from many different, but essentially interconnected sides and points of view. Thus the selection of authors and topics represented in the chapters, ranges from deep mathematical analysis of the associated models, through the techniques of their...

This edited collection advances the call for continued multicultural dialogues within education. Dialogue and education are the two most essential tools that can help tackle some of the biggest problems we are facing across the globe, including fanaticism, chauvinistic nationalism, religious fundamentalism and racism....

This book presents a snapshot of the state-of-art in the field of turbulence modeling, with an emphasis on numerical methods. Topics include direct numerical simulations, large eddy simulations, compressible turbulence, coherent structures, two-phase flow simulation and many more. It includes both theoretical contributions and...

This study of taxation in Latin America takes a novel approach to the subject, using a framework that posits three dimensions for studying taxes--historical, relational, and transnational. The book argues that: first, taxation should be understood as a relational concept and tax systems as...