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Inappropriate Relationships: the Unconventional, the Disapproved, and the Forbidden (LEA's Series on Personal Relationships)
by Robin GoodwinIn one of the great euphemisms of our time, an embattled President Clinton admitted to an "inappropriate relationship" with his White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. But what exactly is an "inappropriate relationship?" For that matter, what is an "appropriate relationship?" And how can an understanding of the rules of "appropriateness" help us understand personal relationships in our modern world? Contributors to this book discuss the personal boundaries and taboos of modern relationships. Together they examine the power struggles that can occur when individuals are involved in "inappropriate" relationships, and the ways individuals in such a relationship may attempt to buffer themselves against sanctions--or even embrace this relationship as an agent of social change. Representing work from a range of disciplines, this collection will appeal to scholars, researchers, students, and professionals working on relationships issues in areas across the social sciences, including those working in the fields of social psychology, family studies, social anthropology, cultural studies, and communication.
GPU Pro 6: Advanced Rendering Techniques
by Wolfgang EngelThe latest edition of this bestselling game development reference offers proven tips and techniques for the real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data that are useful for beginners and seasoned game and graphics programmers alike.Exploring recent developments in the rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering, GPU Pro6: Advance
Face Detection and Recognition: Theory and Practice
by Asit Kumar Datta Madhura Datta Pradipta Kumar BanerjeeFace detection and recognition are the nonintrusive biometrics of choice in many security applications. Examples of their use include border control, driver's license issuance, law enforcement investigations, and physical access control.Face Detection and Recognition: Theory and Practice elaborates on and explains the theory and practice of face de
Image and Video Compression: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Applications
by Madhuri A. Joshi Mehul S. Raval Yogesh H. Dandawate Kalyani R. Joshi Shilpa P. MetkarImage and video signals require large transmission bandwidth and storage, leading to high costs. The data must be compressed without a loss or with a small loss of quality. Thus, efficient image and video compression algorithms play a significant role in the storage and transmission of data.Image and Video Compression: Fundamentals, Techniques, and
Confined Space Entry: Guide to Compliance
by Frank R. SpellmanFROM THE PREFACEThis book brings together (in one text) all of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulatory requirements for making safe and proper confined space entries. Because confined space entry is a complicated procedure-and a process that contains inherent risks-those concerned with safety in the work place are constan
Fungal Cell Wall: Structure, Synthesis, and Assembly, Second Edition (Mycology)
by José Ruiz-HerreraFungal Cell Wall: Structure, Synthesis, and Assembly, Second Edition is a compendium of information on the chemical structure, synthesis, and organization of the cell wall of fungi. Reviewing the past 20 years of research in the field, it discusses experimental evidence that demonstrates the role of the cell wall in the growth, development, morphog
FreeDOS Kernel: An MS-DOS Emulator for Platform Independence & Embedded System Development
by Pat VillaniMaster operation system development. FreeDOS Kernel explains the construction and operation of Pat Villani's DOS-C - a highly portable, single threaded operating system. Written in C and with system calls similar to MS-DOS, the FreeDOS kernel provides an
Introduction to Computational Modeling Using C and Open-Source Tools
by Jose M. GarridoIntroduction to Computational Modeling Using C and Open-Source Tools presents the fundamental principles of computational models from a computer science perspective. It explains how to implement these models using the C programming language. The software tools used in the book include the Gnu Scientific Library (GSL), which is a free software libra
Practical Guide to Female Pelvic Medicine
by Gamal Ghoniem G Willy DavilaPelvic floor disorders affect a large proportion of women worldwide. This book is a highly practical guide highlighting all the varying forms of such problems. Included are chapters on the pathophysiology of the female pelvic floor, the evaluation and diagnosis of problems, the practical management of symptoms, and the complications that can arise
Probiotics in Food Safety and Human Health
by Ipek Goktepe Vijay K. Juneja Mohamed AhmednaThe discovery of new and previously unknown organisms that cause foodborne illness makes it essential for scientists, regulators, and those in the food industry to reconsider their traditional approaches to food preservation. A single source reference that can provide the latest practical information on how to deal with the range of probiotic healt
MCQs & EMQs in Human Physiology, 6th edition (Medical Finals Revision Series)
by Ian Roddie William F WallaceThere has been a marked change in examination strategy over the last five years; EMQs (extended matching questions) are popular with tutors and students alike as they present a more realistic view of a student's ability to apply his or her knowledge in a clinical situation.The new edition of MCQs in Physiology has been subject to a complete overhau
Rhodiola rosea (Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times)
by Alain Cuerrier Kwesi Ampong-NyarkoThe genus Rhodiola (Family Crassulaceae) is indigenous to Northern Canada, Europe and Asia where its rhizomes and roots have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Recent interest in the species Rhodiola rosea (roseroot) in the West arose from the use of the rhizome as an adaptogen for the treatment of stress, but in the last few years, ch
How Noble in Reason
by Alyn R. RockwoodArtificial Intelligence has already pervaded our lives in so many subtle ways, but how will humans react to the creation of a completely sentient super computer: a hyper-intelligent brain without a body who is as omniscient and omnipresent as the internet itself? How will people approach something that is distinguishable from a human only in its ap
Nonlinear Problems in Machine Design
by Eliahu Zahavi David M. BarlamModern machine design challenges engineers with a myriad of nonlinear problems, among them fatigue, friction, plasticity, and excessive deformation. Today's advanced numerical computer programs bring optimal solutions to these complex problems within reach, but not without a trained and experienced overseer.Nonlinear Problems in Machine Des
Elliptic Curves: Number Theory and Cryptography, Second Edition (Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications)
by Lawrence C. WashingtonLike its bestselling predecessor, Elliptic Curves: Number Theory and Cryptography, Second Edition develops the theory of elliptic curves to provide a basis for both number theoretic and cryptographic applications. With additional exercises, this edition offers more comprehensive coverage of the fundamental theory, techniques, and application
Handbook of Metalforming Processes
by Henry Ericsson TheisReflecting hands-on experience of materials, equipment, tooling and processes used in the industry, this work provides up-to-date information on flat-rolled sheet metal products. It addresses the processing and forming of light-to-medium-gauge flat-rolled sheet metal, illustrating the versatility and myriad uses of this material.
Psychiatric Issues in Parkinson's Disease: A Practical Guide
by Matthew Menza Laura Marsh Jeffrey L CummingsA practical guide to the management of various clinical issues seen in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), this text emphasizes the need for coordinated care between the various professionals, as well as between professionals and caregivers. Providing an update on current developments in the neurology and management of PD, as well as the unders
Dynamical Systems: Stability, Symbolic Dynamics, and Chaos (Studies in Advanced Mathematics)
by Clark RobinsonSeveral distinctive aspects make Dynamical Systems unique, including:treating the subject from a mathematical perspective with the proofs of most of the results included providing a careful review of background materials introducing ideas through examples and at a level accessible to a beginning graduate student
Securing and Controlling Cisco Routers
by Peter T. DavisSecuring and Controlling Cisco Routers demonstrates proven techniques for strengthening network security. The book begins with an introduction to Cisco technology and the TCP/IP protocol suite. Subsequent chapters cover subjects such as routing, routing protocols, IP addressing, and Cisco Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting services (AAA)
An Introduction to Statistical Inference and Its Applications with R (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
by Michael W. TrossetEmphasizing concepts rather than recipes, An Introduction to Statistical Inference and Its Applications with R provides a clear exposition of the methods of statistical inference for students who are comfortable with mathematical notation. Numerous examples, case studies, and exercises are included. R is used to simplify computation, create figures
Measurement Error: Models, Methods, and Applications (Chapman & Hall/CRC Interdisciplinary Statistics)
by John P. BuonaccorsiOver the last 20 years, comprehensive strategies for treating measurement error in complex models and accounting for the use of extra data to estimate measurement error parameters have emerged. Focusing on both established and novel approaches, Measurement Error: Models, Methods, and Applications provides an overview of the main techniques and illu
Adequate Food for All: Culture, Science, and Technology of Food in the 21st Century
by Wilson G. Pond Buford L. Nichols Dan L. BrownFood is the sustenance of life. But while we understand that a secure supply of food has been affected by many factors over the course of history, we do not often allow ourselves to entertain the idea that a lack of adequate food worldwide is a very real and dangerous possibility. While soil degradation, water distribution, climate change, populati
Management of Pollutant Emission from Landfills and Sludge
by Malgorzata Pawlowska Lucjan PawlowskiThis book reviews of recent findings on the mitigation of gas emission from landfills and sludge processing. It covers methane and the migration of POPs, heavy metal ions, ammonia and nitrate from landfills to the water-soil system and to the atmosphere. It also discusses strategies for mitigating the impact of pollution on ecosystems. The book contains a selection of papers presented at an International Workshop on Management of Pollutant Emission from Landfills and Sludge, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland. Topics include mitigation of gas emission from landfills, pathway of POPs in waste, wastewater and landfill leachate, and migration of heavy metals from waste disposal sites and sewage sludge.
Phytochemical Dictionary: A Handbook of Bioactive Compounds from Plants, Second Edition
by Basant Puri Anne HallA vast array of natural organic compounds, the products of primary and secondary metabolism, occur in plants. This dictionary provides basic information, including structural formulae, on plant constituents. It profiles over 3000 substances from phenolics and alkaloids through carbohydrates and plant glycosides to oils and triterpenoids. For each substance, the author presents the trivial name, synonyms, structural type, chemical structure showing stereochemistry, molecular weight and formula, natural occurrence, biological activity and commercial or other use. Key references are provided for each class and subclass.
Bitter Nemesis: The Intimate History of Strychnine
by John BuckinghamEncouraged by the medicinal success of quinine, early 19th century scientists hoped strychnine, another plant alkaloid with remarkable properties, might also become a new weapon against disease. Physicians tried for over a century, despite growing evidence to the contrary, to treat everything from paralysis to constipation with it. But strychnine p