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Games, Puzzles, and Computation (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)
by null Robert A. Hearn null Erik D. DemaineThe authors show that there are underlying mathematical reasons for why games and puzzles are challenging (and perhaps why they are so much fun). They also show that games and puzzles can serve as powerful models of computation-quite different from the usual models of automata and circuits-offering a new way of thinking about computation. The appen
Multiscale Cancer Modeling (Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical Biology Series)
by Thomas S. Deisboeck Georgios S. StamatakosCancer is a complex disease process that spans multiple scales in space and time. Driven by cutting-edge mathematical and computational techniques, in silico biology provides powerful tools to investigate the mechanistic relationships of genes, cells, and tissues. It enables the creation of experimentally testable hypotheses, the integration of dat
Microemulsions: Properties and Applications
by Monzer FanunThe effective use of microemulsions has increased dramatically during the past few decades as major industrial applications have expanded in a variety of fields. Microemulsions: Properties and Applications provides a complete and systematic assessment of all topics affecting microemulsion performance and discusses the fundamental characteristics, t
Genetic and Production Innovations in Field Crop Technology: New Developments in Theory and Practice
by null Manjit S. KangGet cutting-edge information to improve crop breeding and productivity!Crop improvement will become progressively important over the next few decades as the world’s population is expected to top 10 billion people, with more than eight billion in developing countries alone. Genetic and Production Innovations in Field Crop Technolog
Who's Who in Plastics Polymers
by null James P. HarringtonThis is the first edition of a unique new plastics industry resource: Who's Who in Plastics & Polymers. It is the only biographical directory of its kind and includes contact, affiliation and background information on more than 3300 individuals who are active leaders in this industry and related organizations. The biographical directory is i
Toxicology of 1 - 3-Beta-Glucans: Glucans as a Marker for Fungal Exposure
by Shih-Houng Young Vincent CastranovaThe investigation of indoor air quality has shown that microbial contamination is often a problem in buildings. Recent evidence indicates that fungi are often a part of the picture. A component of the fungal cell wall, 1 3-glucans not only affect human health, they are a marker for the existence of fungi in environmental samples. Toxicology
Bioinformatics: High Performance Parallel Computer Architectures (Embedded Multi-Core Systems)
by Bertil SchmidtNew sequencing technologies have broken many experimental barriers to genome scale sequencing, leading to the extraction of huge quantities of sequence data. This expansion of biological databases established the need for new ways to harness and apply the astounding amount of available genomic information and convert it into substantive biological
Enemies to Allies: Cold War Germany and American Memory (Studies In Conflict, Diplomacy, And Peace Ser.)
by Brian C. Etheridge“Addresses a compelling and fascinating feature of the Cold War Era, namely the rapid reversal of America’s alliance relationships after World War II.” —Thomas A. Schwartz, coeditor of The Strained AllianceAt the close of World War II, the United States went from being allied with the Soviet Union against Germany to alignment with the Germans against the Soviet Union—almost overnight. While many Americans came to perceive the German people as democrats standing firm with their Western allies on the front lines of the Cold War, others were wary of a renewed Third Reich and viewed all Germans as nascent Nazis bent on world domination. These adversarial perspectives added measurably to the atmosphere of fear and distrust that defined the Cold War.In Enemies to Allies, Brian C. Etheridge examines more than one hundred years of American interpretations and representations of Germany. With a particular focus on the postwar period, he demonstrates how a wide array of actors—including special interest groups and US and West German policymakers—employed powerful narratives to influence public opinion and achieve their foreign policy objectives. Etheridge also analyses bestselling books, popular television shows such as Hogan’s Heroes, and award-winning movies such as Schindler’s List to reveal how narratives about the Third Reich and Cold War Germany were manufactured, contested, and co-opted as rival viewpoints competed for legitimacy.This groundbreaking study draws from theories of public memory and public diplomacy to demonstrate how conflicting US accounts of German history serve as a window for understanding not only American identity, but international relations and state power.“A masterful combination of diplomatic and cultural history.” —Stewart Anderson, Brigham Young University
Reining In the Billionaire: A Scandalous Billionaire Romance
by Dani WadeAn instant billionaire wants payback—and more—in this “really amazing second chance revenge story . . . you will want to enjoy it over and over” (Harlequin Junkie).Mason Harrington grew up as a rough-and-tumble stable boy. But a shocking inheritance enables him and his brother to return to their hometown and settle some scores. First on the agenda: take over the elite horse farm belonging to the woman who once broke Mason’s heart when her daddy said he wasn’t good enough.Despite Mason’s motives, EvaMarie Hyatt has no choice but to stay on at the ranch and work for him. Soon it becomes clear Mason wants more than revenge. Even more surprising: EvaMarie’s willingness to succumb. But will new misunderstandings derail their renewed passion, or will this second chance lead to forever?
Forbidden Nights with the Viscount (Hadley's Hellions #1)
by Julia Justiss“A fascinating Regency romance with an edge . . . With passion, politics and family issues, [it] is a thoroughly entertaining read.” —Fresh FictionAway from society’s prying eyes . . .After suffering the loss of her beloved husband, quick-witted Lady Margaret Roberts has sworn off the pursuit of passion . . . that is, until she meets Giles Hadley.Bitterly estranged from his family, reluctant viscount Giles knows all too well the devastation of an unhappy marriage. So while he is prepared to indulge in an illicit affair, he must beware, for spirited Maggie awakens in him something even more forbidden—the desire to claim her as his wife . . .“I simply fell in love with the story from the first few pages . . . I truly enjoyed seeing Giles and Maggie connect over their desire for each other but more importantly through their thoughts and ideas . . . An attraction that makes them dizzy with longing is the delicious icing on top of this bedrock of the relationship. And while each of them is powerful politically in their own right, together, they’re a powerhouse.” —All About Romance“[An] unlikely romance between two people with opposing views who wind up falling in love, giving us a sweet and spicy romance that will leave you smiling at the end.” —The Book Review
Reluctant Hero
by Debra Webb Regan BlackA security expert and a beautiful reporter are on the run from mysterious assassins in this seductive romantic thriller.For security expert Parker Lawton, an explosive accusation comes with a deadly anonymous threat. Return the gold stolen during his last Iraq mission—or each member of his intelligence unit will be hunted down. When one of his men is killed just before meeting investigative reporter Rebecca Wallace, he must take her under his “protection.” But her persistence in getting the real story is even more dangerous—and irresistible.For a dashing war hero, Parker is the most guilty-acting innocent man Becca has ever seen. Still, working with him is the only way to stay ahead of a ruthless enemy. And as her instincts and Parker’s skills hone in on the truth, trusting the desire simmering between them could be their only chance—or the last move they’ll ever make.
A Time to Heal
by Linda GoodnightHigh school sweethearts are reunited and old feeling resurface in the New York Times bestselling author’s heartwarming romance of love and faith.Only one person knows why Kat Thatcher left her Oklahoma hometown ten years ago. Why she ran to the city and became a workaholic doctor. Why she put off marriage . . . indefinitely. And that person is now staring her in the face on her first day back in town!Seth Washington is as handsome as ever. Way too available. And wanting to talk about the past—which Kat prefers to leave alone. Seth insists the Lord is on their side and always was. Kat’s starting to believe, but will that be enough for love?
Bought Bride for the Argentinian (Conveniently Wed! #19)
by Sharon KendrickUSA Today–Bestselling Author: She’ll pose as her sexy ex’s wife to redeem his public reputation—but in private, has he really changed?Alejandro Sabato, the man PR executive Emily Green can’t forget, is back in her life—and has hired her to redeem his playboy reputation. She suggests he take a convenient wife to show he’s changed. What she doesn’t expect is Alejandro’s insistence that she take on the role!Emily is dangerously aware of the enduring desire still sparking between them. But can she risk her heart again when she’s only a bride on paper?
The Tycoon's Marriage Deal: Claimed For The Leonelli Legacy Buying His Bride Of Convenience The Tycoon's Marriage Deal His Majesty's Temporary Bride
by Melanie MilburneA pragmatic deal between a businessman and a bakery owner leads to her passionate awakening in this red-hot romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.Ruthless playboy Blake McClelland dominates in the boardroom and commands in the bedroom. So when he’s required to produce a fiancée in order to clinch the most important deal of his life, his solution is as coldhearted as Blake himself—he’ll choose a woman innocent enough to convince the world he’s a reformed man.After being jilted at the altar, shy bakery owner Matilda Toppington is in no hurry to wear another man’s ring. Blake’s cynical proposition is scandalously, shockingly outrageous—of course she should refuse! Unless Tillie dares surrender to the unknown pleasures his sinful gaze promises . . .“A wonderful and sizzling read . . . I would recommend The Tycoon’s Marriage Deal by Melanie Milburne, if you enjoy the fake relationship trope, the opposites attract trope, or books by authors Penny Jordan, Annie West, Dani Collins and Carole Mortimer.” —Harlequin Junkie (4 1/2 stars)
Soldier Protector (Military Precision Heroes #2)
by Kimberly Van MeterTheir mission is to save the world—but first they have to save each other . . .Dr. Caitlin Willows must create a cure for a terrifying new biological weapon. Zak Ramsey’s assignment? Head to Vermont and keep her alive long enough to do it.As part of an elite squad, he knows how to respond to deadly threats, but nothing prepares him for falling for Caitlin. They hold the fate of humanity in their hands. Controlling their desires is the more difficult task . . .Praise for the author“Van Meter’s dialogue is excellent.” —Romantic Times“Kimberly Van Meter needs to write faster, because I want more NOW!” —Huntress Reviews
The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting A Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur
by Ameé QuiriconiCreate Your Own Women Owned Business Startup“…a guide for smart, ambitious women who want to make their mark on the world…a practical step-by-step journey to shifting your mindset and calling on your own resilience and resourcefulness.”?Rachel Beider, bestselling author of Massage MBA: Run Your Practice, Love Your Life and globally recognized small business expertThe Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business is a book for freedom-seeking female entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who want to know how to connect with their true passions, skills, and desires. It’s a book for startup business women who get honest with themselves about their reasons for wanting to start a business.Learn what type of new business you want to lead. Through a combination of data, neuroscience, true stories, humor, and the type of frankness that you would expect from your best girlfriend, this book helps you determine the real reasons and motivations behind starting a business —and then dares you to dream big about what being the head of a woman-owned business can do for you.Find real tools for real women in business. When creating a start-up, it can be difficult to stay the course —to choose yourself and stay motivated on the hardest days. Ameé Quiriconi, author and entrepreneur behind the One Broken Mom podcast, has your back.In The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business, learn about:The main reasons business owners report why they closed their businesses —and how you can avoid failureSpecific techniques and insights needed for building a startup and brand that is authentic to who you areHow to turn your side hustle or hobby into a money-making endeavorStrategies for navigating the sometimes-hostile world business women live and work in every dayReaders of business books and entrepreneurship books for women like Girl on Fire by Cara Alwill Leyba, Fear is my Homeboy, Believe It, or Boss Up! will love The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business.
Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook: Applications (Advances in Materials Science and Engineering)
by Sam ZhangWritten in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set covers the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. Consisting of two volumes-Processing and Characterization and Applicatio
Spike Timing: Mechanisms and Function
by Patricia M. DiLorenzo Jonathan D. VictorNeuronal communication forms the basis for all behavior, from the smallest movement to our grandest thought processes. Among the many mechanisms that support these functions, spike timing is among the most powerful and-until recently-perhaps the least studied. In the last two decades, however, the study of spike timing has exploded. The heightened
Connective Tissue: Histophysiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
by null Nikolay Petrovich Omelyanenko null Leonid Ilyich Slutsky null Sergey Pavlovich MironovConnective tissue is a multicomponent, polyfunctional complex of cells and extracellular matrix that serves as a framework for all organs, combining to form a unified organism. It is a structure responsible for numerous vital functions such as tissue-organ integration, morphogenesis, homeostasis maintenance, biomechanical support, and more. The reg
Classification Methods for Remotely Sensed Data
by null Paul Mather null Brandt TsoSince the publishing of the first edition of Classification Methods for Remotely Sensed Data in 2001, the field of pattern recognition has expanded in many new directions that make use of new technologies to capture data and more powerful computers to mine and process it. What seemed visionary but a decade ago is now being put to use and refined in
More about Fibre Friction and its Measurements (Textile Progress)
by Mehmet Emin YuksekkayaUnfortunately, the classical empirical friction laws do not hold true for fibrous and viscoelastic materials comprising most of the textile fibres. In the second half of the twentieth century, fibre surfaces have been studied by many distinguished scientists who were able to complete numerous researches for the frictional characteristics of differe
Next Generation Geospatial Information: From Digital Image Analysis to Spatiotemporal Databases (ISPRS Book Series)
by null Peggy Agouris null Arie CroituruWith the turn of the century our ability to collect and store geospatial information has increased considerably. This has resulted in ever-increasing amounts of heterogeneous geospatial data, an issue that poses new challenges and opportunities. As these rich sources of data are made available, users rely, now more than ever, on the geospatial data
Parallel Computing in Quantum Chemistry
by null Curtis L. Janssen null Ida M. NielsenAn In-Depth View of Hardware Issues, Programming Practices, and Implementation of Key MethodsExploring the challenges of parallel programming from the perspective of quantum chemists, Parallel Computing in Quantum Chemistry thoroughly covers topics relevant to designing and implementing parallel quantum chemistry programs. Focu
PAT Applied in Biopharmaceutical Process Development And Manufacturing: An Enabling Tool for Quality-by-Design (Biotechnology and Bioprocessing)
by Cenk Undey Duncan Low Jose C. Menezes Mel KochAs with all of pharmaceutical production, the regulatory environment for the production of therapeutics has been changing as a direct result of the US FDA-initiated Quality by Design (QbD) guidelines and corresponding activities of the International Committee for Harmonization (ICH). Given the rapid growth in the biopharmaceutical area and the comp
The Myth of Multitasking: How "Doing It All" Gets Nothing Done
by Dave CrenshawThrough anecdotal and real-world examples, learn how multitasking hurts your focus and productivity and how doing one thing at a time is more effective.“Remember this rule: the more responsibility you have, the more hats you wear, the more likely you are to become inefficient.”In a compelling business fable, The Myth of Multitasking confronts a popular idea that has come to define our hectic, work-a-day world. This simple yet powerful book shows clearly why multitasking is, in fact, a lie that wastes time and costs money. Far from being efficient, multitasking actually damages productivity and relationships at work and at home.In his groundbreaking book, management expert Dave Crenshaw offers clear solutions for dealing with today’s information-saturated world. He shows what to do when interrupted by co-workers and how to deal with distracting electronic communications such as e-mail and phone messages. Written with wit and a healthy dose of wisdom, The Myth of Multitasking helps business leaders and employees:Recognize why multitasking is a false constructUnderstand the difference between background-tasking and switch taskingCreate a new and realistic weekly budget for using timeSchedule recurring appointments with key peopleFor anyone who has difficulty focusing on the task at hand or paying attention to others when they are speaking, The Myth of Multitasking is an invaluable resource.