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Handbook of Metallonutraceuticals (Nutraceuticals)
by Yashwant Vishnupant Pathak Jayant Nemchand LokhandeThe nutritional and medicinal value of metals, such as zinc, calcium, and iron, has been known in traditional medicine for a long time. Other metals, such as silver and gold, may also have therapeutic and health benefits. Ancient medicines have long incorporated their use in the treatment of diseases, and they have also more recently been explored
Phylogeography and Population Genetics in Crustacea
by Christoph Held Stefan Koenemann Christoph D. SchubartRecently, technological progress and the rise of DNA barcoding efforts have led to a significant increase in the availability of molecular datasets on intraspecific variability. Carcinologists and other organismal biologists, who want to use molecular tools to investigate patterns on the scale of populations, face a bewildering variety of genetic m
Ecology and Conservation of Lesser Prairie-Chickens (Studies in Avian Biology)
by David A. Haukos Clint W. BoalShortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the edited book categoryLesser Prairie-Chickens have experienced substantial declines in terms of population and the extent of area that they occupy. While they are an elusive species, making it difficult at times to monitor them, current evidence indicates that they have been persistently
Design and Construction of Concrete Floors
by George GarberDesign and Construction of Concrete Floors outlines the key principles needed for the production of a good floor which can be relied on to not only support and restrain other parts of the building, but also to meet the needs of the user.The book covers:* Uses of concrete floors* Structural design* Concrete used specifically for floors* Cracks and joints* Floor surface propertiesThis book is ideal for structural engineers and others in the building and design industry that want to use a balanced approach and look beyond structural strength in the design of a good floor.The book draws on both European and American experience, citing both British and US standards – all of which have been amended and updated since the last edition.
Modern Well Design: Second Edition
by Bernt S. AadnoyModern Well Design - Second Edition presents a unified approach to the well design process and drilling operations. Following an introduction to the field, the second chapter addresses drilling fluids, as well as optimal mud weight, hole cleaning, hydraulic optimization, and methods to handle circulation losses. A relatively large chapter on geomec
Introduction to Combinatorial Testing (Chapman & Hall/CRC Innovations in Software Engineering and Software Development Series)
by D. Richard Kuhn Raghu N. Kacker Yu LeiCombinatorial testing of software analyzes interactions among variables using a very small number of tests. This advanced approach has demonstrated success in providing strong, low-cost testing in real-world situations. Introduction to Combinatorial Testing presents a complete self-contained tutorial on advanced combinatorial testing methods for re
Depression: Treatment Strategies and Management (Medical Psychiatry Series)
by Nestor Galvez-JimenezThis updated and revised Second Edition provides a state-of-the-science review and clinical collection of research on treating depression with multiple therapies. The text is an essential guide for those who prescribe psychotropics or perform psychotherapy, including psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, and psychopharmacologists. Containing res
Advanced Materials, Mechanical and Structural Engineering: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of Advanced Materials, Mechanical and Structural Engineering (AMMSE 2015), Je-ju Island, South Korea, September 18-20, 2015
by Seung Ho Hong Junwon Seo Kihoon MoonIn the last decades, advanced materials and mechanics has become a hot topic in engineering. Recent trends show that the application of nanotechnology and environmental science together with advanced materials and mechanics are playing an increasingly important role in engineering applications. For catching up with this current trend, this boo
Emerging Demands for the Safety of Nuclear Power Operations: Challenge and Response
by Naosuke Itoigawa Bernhard Wilpert Babette FahlbruchTechnological and social aspects of industrial safety come under the scrutiny of scientists and engineers from an array of backgrounds. This is the third publication developed from a very fruitful, longstanding cooperation between the Institute of Social Research within the Institute of Nuclear Safety System in Japan, and the Research Center System. The book presents a cross-disciplinary, state-of-the-art look at the latest human factors developments in the industry, with wider applications for the entire industrial sector. Expert contributors explore issues in key areas.
Fenugreek: The Genus Trigonella
by Georgios A. PetropoulosFenugreek presents an in-depth review on the Genus Trigonella and particularly the species T. foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek). It is written by experts and includes chapters describing the genus' botany, physiology, cultivation, breeding, nutrition, pest-disease and weed control. The chemical constituents of the species of Trigonella, their pharmacol
Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks VIII
by Roxana Radvan John F. Asmus Marta Castillejo Paraskevi Pouli Austin NevinLaser techniques offer possibilities for the examination and conservation of artwork, and for the prevention of cultural heritage. This collection of peer reviewed papers from the 8th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks, Sibiu, Romania, September 21-25, 2009, addresses various aspects of cultural heritage preservation
Crystallization Technology Handbook
by A. MersmannThis handbook facilitates the selection, design and operation of large-scale industrial crystallizers that process crystals with the proper size distribution, shape and purity sought - including cooling, evaporation, drowning-out reaction, melt, and related crystallization techniques. This new edition offers new results on direct-contact cooling crystallization. It lists the properties of over 170 organic and inorganic crystallization systems.
Soil-Water-Solute Process Characterization: An Integrated Approach
by Javier Álvarez-Benedí Rafael Muñoz-CarpenaThe practitioner or researcher often faces complex alternatives when selecting a method to characterize properties governing a soil process. After years of research and development, environmental and agricultural professionals now have an array of methods for characterizing soil processes. Well-established methods, however, may not be suitable for
The Use and Fate of Pesticides in Vegetable-Based Agro-Ecosystems in Ghana
by William Joseph NtowThe Use and Fate of Pesticides in Vegetable-based Agro-ecosystems in Ghana reviews current knowledge on pesticides use in vegetable farming in Ghana and establishes the fate of pesticides in situ in tropical vegetable-based agro-ecosystems as well as their environmental and public health impacts on selected population groups. A field survey showed
High Resolution X-Ray Diffractometry And Topography
by D.K. Bowen Brian K. TannerThe rapid growth in the applications of electronic materials has created an increasing demand for reliable techniques for examining and characterizing these materials. This book explores the area of x-ray diffraction and the techniques available for deployment in research, development, and production. It maps the theoretical and practical background necessary to study single crystal materials using high resolution x-ray diffraction and topography. It combines mathematical formalism with graphical explanations and hands-on advice for interpreting data, thus providing the theoretical and practical background for applying these techniques in scientific and industrial materials characterization
Community Participation and Geographical Information Systems
by William J. Craig Trevor M. Harris Daniel WeinerHave you ever considered how much effect information technology has on society throughout the world? Progress often places lower income and marginalized communities at a distinct disadvantage. Community Participation and Geographic Information Systems, however, offers a detailed look at numerous incidences around the world where communities have ac
Biosensors and Environmental Health
by Victor R. Preedy Vinood B. PatelDiscussing the role biosensors play in detecting and monitoring environmental substances, Biosensors and Environmental Health provides key facts that can be applied to other areas of health and disease and a "mini-dictionary" of key terms and summary points. It covers personal toxicity testing, soil and risk assessment, pesticide, insecticides, par
Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances: Volume 26
by Allen J. Bard Cynthia G. ZoskiThis book is part of an acclaimed continuing series designed to provide authoritative reviews on recent developments and applications of well-established techniques in the field of electroanalytical chemistry. The 26th volume explores three topics: nanoscale scanning electrochemical microscopy, electrochemical applications of scanning ion conductance microscopy, and electrode surface modification using diazonium salts. Each volume provides the necessary background and a starting point for graduate students undertaking related research projects as well as practicing analytical chemists concerned with electroanalytical techniques and their fundamental principles.
Cancer Supportive Care: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies (Translational Medicine)
by Gary H. Lyman Jeffrey CrawfordWritten with a broader perspective and knowledge, Cancer Supportive Care: Advances in Therapeutic Strategies presents state-of-the-art management options for the full range of symptoms, toxicities, and complications experienced by cancer patients. In addition to "bread and butter" topics such as pain control and nausea and vomiting, the book contai
Anesthetic Toxicity
by Susan A. Rice Kevin J. FishThis text is a source of information on the toxicity of anaesthetic agents. The editors define toxicity in a broad sense to mean an adverse effect, whether that effect is the result of pharmacological, toxicological, physiological, or other mechanisms. They bring together reviews by experts in the disciplines concerned - including biochemistry, gen
Groundwater Pollution in Africa
by Yongxin Xu Brent UsherIn 2000, various UN organizations launched a collaborative effort to assess the vulnerability of groundwater in several African cities. The project addressed the issue of aquifer vulnerability and the protection of groundwater quality. This book is a collection of thirty peer-reviewed papers on the topic, and provides a glimpse of the situation acr
Pharmaceutical Marketing: Strategy and Cases
by Mickey C. SmithReflecting the fascinating and dramatic changes in pharmacy, pharmaceutical education, and the pharmaceutical industry in recent years, this authoritative volume focuses on the practice of marketing both prescription and nonprescription medications. In a dozen comprehensive chapters, author Mickey Smith highlights the economic social, and
Handbook of Silicon Semiconductor Metrology
by Alain C. DieboldContaining more than 300 equations and nearly 500 drawings, photographs, and micrographs,this reference surveys key areas such as optical measurements and in-line calibration methods. It describes cleanroom-based measurement technology used during the manufacture of silicon integrated circuits and covers model-based, critical dimension, overlay
Perspectives in Crystallography
by John R. HelliwellCrystallography is one of the most multidisciplinary sciences, with roots in fields as varied as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, computation and earth and planetary science. The structural knowledge gained from crystallography has been instrumental in acquiring new levels of understanding in numerous scientific areas. P
Handbook of Neuroprosthetic Methods
by Warren E. Finn Peter G. LoPrestiWork in the field of neuroprosthetics requires multidisciplinary teams, but these collaborators must meet on common ground to develop an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of each part of a bioengineering project. The Handbook of Neuroprosthetic Methods provides a comprehensive resource for the techniques, methodologies, and options