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Surface and Interface Analysis: Principles and Applications
by Seong H. KimComprehensive textbook covering characterization techniques to understand the chemistry and structure of materials on surfaces and at interfaces Surface and Interface Analysis is a comprehensive textbook resource that covers everything readers need to know about surface energy, molecular speciation, and optical and physical characterization techniques. Assuming only basic knowledge of general chemistry (electronic orbitals, organic functional groups), physics (electromagnetic waves, Maxwell equations), physical chemistry (Schrödinger equation, harmonic oscillator), and mathematics (wave equations, covariance matrix), this textbook helps readers understand the underlying principles of the discussed characterization techniques and enables them to transform theoretical knowledge into applied skills through a Maieutic pedagogical approach. Written by a highly qualified professor, Surface and Interface Analysis: Principles and Applications includes information on: Relationship between atomic and molecular orbitals and compositional analysis principles based on measurements of photoelectrons, Auger electrons, X-rays, and secondary ions emitted from the surface Governance of electromagnetic wave propagation in a dielectric medium and what can be learned from analyzing the electromagnetic wave reflected from the interface Surface metrology using light reflection (non-contact) and scanning probe (contact) and analysis of mechanical properties through indentation Artifacts and misinterpretations that may be encountered during analysis Surface and Interface Analysis is an ideal textbook resource on the subject for graduate students in the fields of solid state physics, optics, materials science, chemistry, and engineering who want to learn and apply advanced materials characterization methods, along with undergraduate students in advanced elective courses.
Offended Freedom: The Rise of Libertarian Authoritarianism
by Carolin Amlinger Oliver NachtweyToday, a new kind of freedom fighter has emerged in our midst: liberal and open-minded, these individuals champion liberty and resent the imposition of more and more rules and exhortations that constrain their freedom. They are angry, disgruntled, offended. Why should they have to wear a face mask, get vaccinated or follow new rules on diversity and equality? They should be free to choose. They do not long for a glorified past or the strong arm of the state but argue instead for individual freedoms at all costs. Carolin Amlinger and Oliver Nachtwey see this new freedom fighter as symptomatic of the rise of a new political current in Western societies – what they call ‘libertarian authoritarianism’. The rise of libertarian authoritarianism is a consequence of the promise of freedom in late modernity: the individual is supposed to be free and self-reliant, but in reality many people feel powerless in the face of an increasingly complex world, an experience that manifests itself in resentment, anger and hostility towards democracy. Drawing on numerous case studies, the authors paint a vivid portrait of this new social figure of our time, showing how the unbridled pursuit of individual freedom can turn into authoritarian behaviour towards others, threatening the very basis of a free and equal society.
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
by Claus BorgnakkeDiscover the Basics of Thermodynamics with the Field’s Leading Textbook for over Thirty Years Thermodynamics is the branch of physics concerning the relationship between heat and temperature on the one hand, and energy, entropy, and the properties of matter on the other. Its engineering applications are innumerable, and include engine design, heat transfer, air conditioning and refrigeration, energy conversion, and more. For more than three decades, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics has served as the foundational introduction to this subject for students and interested readers. Now fully updated to incorporate the latest research and new pedagogical tools, it promises to continue as the field’s indispensable survey. Readers of the Eleventh Edition of Fundamentals of Thermodynamics will find: Detailed, step-by-step worked-through examples to facilitate learningNew material on statistical thermodynamics and other burgeoning subjectsAn expansive collection of online resources including bonus chapters, additional problem sets, study problems, and more Fundamentals of Thermodynamics is ideal for students and instructors in thermodynamics or engineering of thermodynamics at the intermediate or advanced undergraduate level.
2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Portfolio Management Box Set
by CFA InstituteDiscover the official resource for success on the 2025 CFA Level III exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level III CFA exam in 2025. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level III and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Developed to prepare you for the Level III exam’s heavy reliance on information synthesis and solution application within the core curriculum as well as the portfolio management, private markets and private wealth pathways, the Level III curriculum will help you master both calculation-based and word-based problems. The 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set allows you to: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry. Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. The volumes in the Level III box set are: Core Curriculum Volume 1: Asset Allocation Volume 2: Portfolio Construction Volume 3: Performance Measurement Volume 4: Derivatives And Risk Management Volume 5: Ethical and Professional Standards Portfolio Management Volume 1: Portfolio Management Pathway Volume 2: Portfolio Management Pathway Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2025 Level III CFA exam, the 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the advanced skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology: Self-Assessment Color Review (Veterinary Self-Assessment Color Review Series)
by Stephen May C. Wayne McllwraithThis book covers a wide range of orthopedic and rheumatological problems encountered in equine veterinary practice and is invaluable to professionals in practice as well as veterinary and equine students. The cases are arranged randomly, just as they would be in life, and the self-assessment format is used to enable the reader to examine each case
Misused Statistics
by Herbert Spirer Louise Spirer"Revised and updated edition of a standard in the field. Alerts readers to the problems, inherent in statistical practice-illustrating the types of misused statistics with well-documented, real-world examples, nearly half new to this edition, drawn from a wide range of areas, including the media, public policy, polls and surveys, political election
Advanced Rail Geotechnology - Ballasted Track
by Buddhima Indraratna Wadud Salim Cholachat RujikiatkamjornBallast plays a vital role in transmitting and distributing train wheel loads to the underlying sub-ballast and subgrade. Bearing capacity of track, train speed, riding quality and passenger comfort all depend on the stability of ballast through mechanical interlocking of particles. Ballast attrition and breakage occur progressively under heavy cyc
Clinical Application of Computer-Guided Implant Surgery
by Andreas Parashis Panagiotis DiamantopoulosStep-by-Step, Color Presentation of CGIP in Everyday Clinical PracticeComputer-guided implant placement (CGIP) helps clinicians precisely implement a treatment plan and accurately place implants with the use of three-dimensional interactive imaging software. The software enables the direct link between anatomic interpretation, surgical and prosthet
Ohmic Heating in Food Processing (Electro-Technologies for Food Processing Series)
by Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy Michele Marcotte Sudhir Sastry Khalid AbdelrahimOhmic heating provides rapid and uniform heating, resulting in less thermal damage than conventional heating and allowing manufacturers to obtain high-quality products with minimum sensorial, nutritional, and structural changes. Ohmic Heating in Food Processing covers several aspects of Ohmic heating: science and engineering, chemistry and physics,
Molecular Modeling Basics
by Jan H. JensenMolecular modeling is becoming an increasingly important part of chemical research and education as computers become faster and programs become easier to use. The results, however, have not become easier to understand. Addressing the need for a "workshop-oriented" book, Molecular Modeling Basics provides the fundamental theory needed to understand
Interlinking of Rivers in India: Issues and Concerns
by M. Monirul Qader Mirza Ahsan Uddin Ahmed Qazi Kholiquzzaman AhmadInter-basin water transfers are complex human interventions on natural systems that can have profound adverse as well as beneficial social, economic and environmental implications. India‘s plan to interlink its rivers (ILR) and to transfer water may, according to one set of views, generate positive benefits through improved and expanded irrigation
Handbook of Natural Language Processing (Chapman & Hall/CRC Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition)
by Nitin Indurkhya Fred J. DamerauThe Handbook of Natural Language Processing, Second Edition presents practical tools and techniques for implementing natural language processing in computer systems. Along with removing outdated material, this edition updates every chapter and expands the content to include emerging areas, such as sentiment analysis.New to the Second EditionGreater
The Rules of Work: A Practical Engineering Guide to Ergonomics, Second Edition
by Dan MacLeodThe experience of the past decade since the publication of the first edition of The Rules of Work: A Practical Engineering Guide to Ergonomics proves just how central ergonomics is for effective production. Revised and updated to reflect new insights from workplace developments, the second edition continues the tradition of providing essential tool
Practical Statistical Methods: A SAS Programming Approach
by Lakshmi PadgettPractical Statistical Methods: A SAS Programming Approach presents a broad spectrum of statistical methods useful for researchers without an extensive statistical background. In addition to nonparametric methods, it covers methods for discrete and continuous data. Omitting mathematical details and complicated formulae, the text provides SAS program
Pharmaceutical Statistics: Practical and Clinical Applications, Fifth Edition (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Sanford Bolton Charles BonThrough the use of practical examples and solutions, Pharmaceutical Statistics: Practical and Clinical Applications, Fifth Edition provides the most complete and comprehensive guide to the various statistical applications and research issues in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in clinical trials and bioequivalence studies.
Phyllanthus Species: Scientific Evaluation and Medicinal Applications (Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times)
by Ramadasan Kuttan K. B. HarikumarThe genus Phyllanthus has over 1,000 species distributed worldwide, many of which have been used indigenously for the treatment of a variety of ailments for generations. Researchers have developed ways to analyze the potential of these plants and demonstrated the pharmacological action and various chemical entities present in each of them. They hav
Technology Innovation in Underground Construction
by Gernot BeerThis richly-illustrated reference guide presents innovative techniques focused on reducing time, cost and risk in the construction and maintenance of underground facilities:A primary focus of the technological development in underground engineering is to ease the practical execution and to reduce time, cost and risk in the construction and mai
Geometric Design of Roads Handbook
by Keith WolhuterExplore the Art and Science of Geometric DesignThe Geometric Design of Roads Handbook covers the design of the visible elements of the road-its horizontal and vertical alignments, the cross-section, intersections, and interchanges. Good practice allows the smooth and safe flow of traffic as well as easy maintenance. Geometric design is covered in d
Mohr Circles, Stress Paths and Geotechnics
by Richard H.G. ParryThe second edition of this well established book has been comprehensively updated in line with recent developments. After presenting the fundamentals of stress and strain, and their graphical representation, the book includes chapters on failure states in soils and rocks, observed and elastic paths, and the use of discontinuities. New sections incl
Scientists Must Speak
by D. Eric Walters Gale C. WaltersHaving the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is rarely a natural talent, but it can be learned through application and practice. Scientists Must Speak, Second Edition, helps readers do just that.At some point in their careers, the majority of scientists have to stand
Integrated Watershed Management in the Global Ecosystem
by Rattan LalFocusing on the technical, social, and economic issues involved in watershed management, this interdisciplinary author team focuses on bettering land use practices and the condition of soil water resources.Integrated Watershed Management in the Global Ecosystem is a volume composed from an international symposium of the world's leading experts
Oracle Embedded Programming and Application Development
by Lakshman BulusuFocusing on tried and true best practice techniques in cross-technology based Oracle embedded programming, this book provides authoritative guidance for improving your code compilation and execution. Geared towards IT professionals developing Oracle-based Web-enabled applications in PL/SQL, Java, C, C++, .NET, Perl, and PHP, it covers application d
Pharmacokinetics (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)
by Milo Gibaldi Donald PerrierThis book is based on research papers and commentaries on pharmacokinetic methods and applications published since 1975. It offers detailed examinations of new developments in the pharmacokinetic field with enhanced clarity of presentation and simplified organization.
Sliding Mode Control of Switching Power Converters: Techniques and Implementation
by Siew-Chong Tan Yuk-Ming Lai Chi-Kong TseSliding Mode Control of Switching Power Converters: Techniques and Implementation is perhaps the first in-depth account of how sliding mode controllers can be practically engineered to optimize control of power converters. A complete understanding of this process is timely and necessary, as the electronics industry moves toward the use of renewable energy sources and widely varying loads that can be adequately supported only by power converters using nonlinear controllers.Of the various advanced control methods used to handle the complex requirements of power conversion systems, sliding mode control (SMC) has been most widely investigated and proved to be a more feasible alternative than fuzzy and adaptive control for existing and future power converters. Bridging the gap between power electronics and control theory, this book employs a top-down instructional approach to discuss traditional and modern SMC techniques. Covering everything from equations to analog implantation, it: Provides a comprehensive general overview of SMC principles and methods Offers advanced readers a systematic exposition of the mathematical machineries and design principles relevant to construction of SMC, then introduces newer approaches Demonstrates the practical implementation and supporting design rules of SMC, based on analog circuits Promotes an appreciation of general nonlinear control by presenting it from a practical perspective and using familiar engineering terminology With specialized coverage of modeling and implementation that is useful to students and professionals in electrical and electronic engineering, this book clarifies SMC principles and their application to power converters. Making the material equally accessible to all readers, whether their background is in analog circuit design, power electronics, or control engineering, the authors—experienced researchers in their own right—elegantly and practically relate theory, application, and mathematical concepts and models to corresponding industrial targets.
Goffman and the Media (Theory and Media)
by Peter LuntErving Goffman’s much-loved works are widely cited in media and communication studies. His books have stimulated research on news framing, mass media and social media, inviting new insights about how communication, self, audiences and public life are mediated by, but also transcend, particular technological forms. What explains the continuing relevance of this highly original theorist? In this book, Peter Lunt critically examines how and why the concepts developed by Goffman – face-work and the mediated self, frontstage and backstage, impression management, media frames and logics, footing and interaction rituals – still resonate across the field. Ultimately, Goffman’s sociology emerges not only as an enduring influence, but as a source of new inspiration in our ever more interactive world. Original and incisive, Goffman and the Media is crucial reading for students and scholars encountering this fascinating thinker from a media studies perspective.