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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.
Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies
by Rebecca GreeneMake lasting friendships at any age Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This Dummies guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your “family of choice.” Assess your friendship needs and learn how to find people who would make good friends Gain the communication skills to resolve conflict in new and existing platonic relationships Overcome your fear of rejection and learn to politely end friendships that aren't working Learn to be a good friend and deepen the friendships you build Make friends after retirement, relocation, extended isolation—or just because friends are nice to have. Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies is the judgment-free book that makes it easy.
Introducing Intersectionality
by Mary RomeroHow can we hope to understand social inequality without considering race, class, and gender in tandem? How do they interact with other categories such as sexuality, citizenship, and ableism? How does an inclusive analysis of domination and privilege move us closer to solutions touching the lives of diverse populations? In this updated edition of her popular introduction, Mary Romero presents intersectionality as a core facet of the sociological imagination. One-dimensional approaches are no longer acceptable: we must examine all systems of oppression simultaneously, and how they integrate and work with or against each other to shape life experiences. Recognizing the dynamics of patriarchy, capitalism, and white supremacy, Romero shows how social inequality is maintained or minimized in various social settings and interactions. The new edition is updated with the latest literature and theoretical insights, as well as addressing contemporary political issues and conservative backlash, from immigrant detention and abortion restrictions to attacks on Critical Race Theory. Offering an overview of scholarly and activist tradition in the development of intersectionality as a lens to enrich our understandings of social life, this introductory text will be an invaluable and welcome resource for all students of sociology.
Numerical Methods for Strong Nonlinearities in Mechanics: Contact and Fracture (ISTE Consignment)
by Jacques Besson Frédéric Lebon Eric LorentzNumerical Methods for Strong Nonlinearities in Mechanics deals with recent advances in the numerical treatment of contact/friction and damage phenomena. Although physically distinct, these phenomena both lead to a strong nonlinearity in the mechanical problem, therefore limiting the regularity of the problem, which is now non-differentiable. This has two direct consequences: on the one hand, the mathematical characteristics of the problem deviate from wellestablished forms, requiring innovative discretization schemes; on the other hand, the low regularity makes it particularly difficult to solve the corresponding large-scale algebraic systems robustly and efficiently. In addition, neither the uniqueness, nor the existence of solutions, remain assured, resulting in bifurcation points, limit loads and structural instabilities, which are always tricky to overcome numerically.
J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2025: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible (J.K. Lasser)
by Barbara WeltmanSave money—legally—on your 2024-25 taxes with easy, expert advice from America's most trusted personal and small business tax advisor In the newly revised edition of J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2025: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, renowned small business tax attorney Barbara Weltman walks you through every relevant tax credit and deduction you're entitled to claim on your 2024 return, including brand new tax breaks introduced just this year. You'll find hundreds of money-saving opportunities that help ensure you don't overpay on your taxes, giving Uncle Sam exactly what you're legally required to give him—and not a penny more! You'll also find: A complimentary e-supplement that covers the latest developments from the IRS and Congress Step-by-step instructions on how to claim every deduction that applies to you and your family, complete with record-keeping requirements, dollar limits, and filing instructions The latest tax rulings, laws, and cases that impact your 2024-25 tax return Perfect for every individual US taxpayer who has ever wondered, “Can I claim X?” or “Can I deduct this expense?”, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks is a straightforward and authoritative roadmap to saving money on your taxes and simplifying tax season.
Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering
by John C. LeeEssential guide to analyzing nuclear energy systems, with focus on reactor physics, fuel cycle, system dynamics, thermal-hydraulics, and economics. Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering highlights efforts in utilizing low enrichment uranium fuel as a substitute for carbon-based fuels in energy generation and provides an overview of important aspects of nuclear reactor physics utilizing the neutron diffusion equation for major reactor designs and MATLAB software for system analysis, with exercises illustrating key points and design parameters as supplementary material. This revised and updated Second Edition reflects key findings of the 2023 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report and discusses physical and engineering characteristics of advanced nuclear reactors, especially in the form of small modular reactors that have the potential to provide enhanced safety and economics, as well as effective long-term management of used nuclear fuel in geological repositories. Key topics explored in the updated edition of Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering include: Impact of the use of high-assay low enrichment uranium (HALEU) fuel as a new efficient nuclear fuelAdvantages resulting from combined uses of light water reactor and sodium-cooled fast reactor with fuel reprocessingFundamental nuclear reactor physics, nuclear reactor system analysis, and lattice physics analysis for reactor cores Nuclear fuel cycle analysis, nuclear plant simulation and control, and management of used nuclear fuelEconomic analysis of nuclear electricity and thermal-hydraulic analysis of nuclear systems. With a wealth of all-new information detailing the state of the art in the field, Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering is an invaluable reference on the subject for undergraduate and graduate students in nuclear engineering, as well as practicing engineers involved with nuclear power plants.
Satellite Ground Station Antennas: Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering Design
by Roland Schwerdtfeger Thomas A. Milligan Robert Hoferer Christophe GranetUnderstand all aspects of ground station design with this groundbreaking volume A satellite ground station is a terrestrial station built to communicate or receive signals from spacecraft and other astronomical and interplanetary sources. Since ground stations are subject to weather and other terrestrial conditions, their operations can be unpredictable, and their design offers numerous challenges for engineers. Satellite Ground Station Antennas constitutes the first-ever comprehensive overview of these challenges and the tools by which engineers of all kinds can meet them. Analyzing every aspect of ground station antenna technology, the book can be read both continuously or as a reference, with each chapter functioning by itself to fully apprehend a discrete portion of the subject. Balancing mathematics with mechanics, it combines accessibility and rigor to create an unprecedented resource. Readers will also find: In-depth material published in a fully accessible form for the first timeDetailed discussion of topics including reflector design, structural considerations, proof-of-performance, and moreLavish illustrations and photographs throughout Satellite Ground Station Antennas is ideal for electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers, as well as for any other industry professional working with ground station design.
Edge Computing Acceleration: From 5G to 6G and Beyond (The ComSoc Guides to Communications Technologies)
by Patrick Hung Hongwei Kan Greg KnopfDiscover the latest advances in computer architecture and software at the dawn of the 5G/6G era In Edge Computing Acceleration: From 5G to 6G and Beyond, distinguished researchers Dr. Patrick Hung, Hongwei Kan, and Greg Knopf deliver a comprehensive overview of personal computer architecture and software design usage in the upcoming 5G decade. The authors begin by introducing key components and exploring different hardware acceleration architectures. They move on to discuss 5G data security and data integrity and offer a survey of network virtualization technologies, including accelerated virtualization technologies. The book analyzes 5G/6G system performance, investigating key design considerations and trade-offs and introducing high-level synthesis flow. It concludes with chapters exploring design verification and validation flow, illustrations of 5G applications based on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and offering highlights of emerging 6G research and roadmaps. Readers will enjoy the combination of accessible descriptions of new technologies presented side-by-side as a step-by-step guide to designing effective 5G systems. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to key 5G/6G components, including new wireless communication protocols, edge and fog computing, acceleration technologies, IoE architectures, software-designed networks, network function virtualization, and data securityExplorations of various hardware acceleration architectures, like FPGA and GPU acceleration architecturesPractical discussions of 5G/6G data security, data integrity, and a survey of network virtualization technologiesIn-depth treatments of 5G/6G system performance, key design considerations, high-level synthesis flow, design verification, and validation flow Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in programs related to communications technology, engineering, and computer science, Edge Computing Acceleration: From 5G to 6G and Beyond is a must-have resource for engineers, programmers, system architects, technical managers, communications business executives, telco operators, and government regulators who regularly interact with cutting-edge communications equipment.
Social Structure: Relationships, Representations, and Rules
by Jonathan EastwoodSocial structure is arguably the central concept of sociology, and in recent years a much wider public has taken up with fresh vigor the sociological idea that persistent inequalities are rooted in social structures. Yet there seem to be as many definitions of the term as there are sociologists, and we often struggle to articulate accessible yet precise accounts of structures that can guide empirical research and other kinds of action. Jonathan Eastwood offers a set of pragmatic strategies for thinking about social structures, emphasizing ways in which we can approach them as complex lacings of relationships, representations, and rules. He then teases out a variety of implications of these strategies for qualitative and quantitative research, the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of social policies. Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as fellow scholars, this insightful book contributes to our understanding of this fundamental and dynamic ingredient of social life.
Geoinformation: Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems, Second Edition
by Gottfried KonecnyWritten by a renowned expert, Geoinformation: Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems, Second Edition gives you an overarching view of how remote sensing, photogrammetry, and geographic information systems work together in an interdisciplinary manner. The book presents the required basic background of the geoinformatics co
Handbook of Project Finance for Water and Wastewater Systems
by Michael CurleyHandbook of Project Finance for Water and Wastewater Systems provides an easy-to-read guide for gaining an understanding of the myriad options available for financing water and wastewater projects and how to evaluate which options are most appropriate. This crucial reference delineates a basic system for comparing the actual costs of variou
Amyloid Precursor Protein: A Practical Approach
by Weiming Xia Huaxi XuIn the search for an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease, APP is a unique model protein that illustrates the wide array of basic and sophisticated characterization techniques available. Exploring a variety of biological techniques to clarify the structure and function of this transmembrane protein, this text presents each method with detail
Fluid Machinery: Application, Selection, and Design, Second Edition
by Terry Wright Philip GerhartPublished nearly a decade ago, Fluid Machinery: Performance, Analysis, and Design quickly became popular with students, professors, and professionals because of its comprehensive and comprehensible introduction to the fluid mechanics of turbomachinery. Renamed to reflect its wider scope and reorganized content, this second edition provides a more l
Geochemical Methods of Prospecting for Non-Metallic Minerals
by I. L Komov A. N. Lukashev A. V. KoplusGeochemical methods of prospecting for and evaluation of minerals are applied widely today at all stages of geological exploration. However, geochemical methods of prospecting for many classes of non-metallic minerals have not been elaborated. This book is a completely revised, updated and expanded edition of the publication by the same authors, wh
Lung Surfactant Function and Disorder
by Kaushik NagThe only source to describe the lung surfactant as a complex membranous system, this guide analyzes lung surfactant function from the aspects of molecular biology, biophysics, membrane science, and surface and interface analysis and reviews the latest basic and clinical issues relating to lung disease and (dys)function.
Bioceramics
by James F. ShackelfordThe main sections/chapters of the book focus on the composition of nine types of bioceramics, other simple oxides and more and the medical applications of these materials in orthopaedics, dentistry and the treatment of cancerous tumors.
An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with MATLAB (Advances in Applied Mathematics)
by Matthew P. ColemanAn Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with MATLAB, Second Edition illustrates the usefulness of PDEs through numerous applications and helps students appreciate the beauty of the underlying mathematics. Updated throughout, this second edition of a bestseller shows students how PDEs can model diverse problems, including the flow of heat,
Biomedical Imaging in Experimental Neuroscience (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
by Bruggen Timothy RobertsWith the emergence of genetically manipulated laboratory mice as one of the most powerful tools for neuroscientists, imaging techniques capable of providing anatomical and functional information of small animals have become extremely important. Emphasizing data analysis and interpretation, Biomedical Imaging in Experimental Neuroscience presents a comprehensive review of the noninvasive biomedical imaging techniques available for laboratory animal research. It covers the scope and limitations of these methods and analyzes their impact on in vivo neuroscience research. The book also provides a concise theoretical description of the pertinent physics.
Algorithmic Cryptanalysis (Chapman & Hall/CRC Cryptography and Network Security Series)
by Antoine JouxIllustrating the power of algorithms, Algorithmic Cryptanalysis describes algorithmic methods with cryptographically relevant examples. Focusing on both private- and public-key cryptographic algorithms, it presents each algorithm either as a textual description, in pseudo-code, or in a C code program.Divided into three parts, the book begins with a
Graphene Science Handbook: Fabrication Methods
by Mahmood Aliofkhazraei Nasar Ali William I. Milne Cengiz S. Ozkan Stanislaw Mitura Juana L. GervasoniExplores Chemical-Based, Non-Chemical Based, and Advanced Fabrication MethodsThe Graphene Science Handbook is a six-volume set that describes graphene's special structural, electrical, and chemical properties. The book considers how these properties can be used in different applications (including the development of batteries, fuel cells, photovolt
Principles of Toxicology Testing
by Frank A BarileNationally, toxicology programs have evolved from a traditional exploration of the chemistry and applied toxicity of chemicals and drugs to a more comprehensive study of toxicology and toxicology testing as independent entities. Consequently, the second edition of Principles of Toxicology Testing starts with basic toxicological principles, includin
The Ischemic Penumbra (Neurological Disease and Therapy)
by Anand AkhilaThe Ischemic Penumbra presents the current status of concepts and research on this topic and identifies the latest methods for clinicians to quickly and efficiently recognize viable cerebral tissue for enhanced stroke management. Focusing on state-of-the-science technologies and current trends, the book examines imaging strategies utilizing PET, SP
Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain
by Robert B. Raffa Richard Langford Joseph V. Pergolizzi Jr Frank Porreca Ronald J. TallaridaThere have been tremendous recent advances in the pharmacotherapy, dose regimens, and combinations used to treat cancer and for the treatment or prevention of the spread of disease. As a direct result of these advances, there are an increasing number of cancer survivors, although research dealing with chemotherapy-induced pain is still in its early