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Adapting to European Integration Small States and the European Union

Adapting to European Integration Small States and the European Union

Adapting to European Integration describes how the political institutions in eight small member states and two non-members responded to the internal and external demands springing from the process of European integration in general and EC/EU membership in particular. The study makes a distinction between governmental/administrative adaptation political adaptation and strategic adaptation. The chapters focus in the first instance on the governmental/administrative responses at the level of central government the organisational adjustments and the changes in institutional capacity to meet the new challenges. The authors also look at the willingness of the political decision-makers to internalise the EC/EU dimension in domestic policy making and the way in which the country's own history as well as the attitude towards European integration facilitate or hinder adaptation and change. | Adapting to European Integration Small States and the European Union

GBP 180.00
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Introduction to the Art of Programming Using Scala

Introduction to the Art of Programming Using Scala

With its flexibility for programming both small and large projects Scala is an ideal language for teaching beginning programming. Yet there are no textbooks on Scala currently available for the CS1/CS2 levels. Introduction to the Art of Programming Using Scala presents many concepts from CS1 and CS2 using a modern JVM-based language that works well for both programming in the small and programming in the large. The book progresses from true programming in the small to more significant projects later leveraging the full benefits of object orientation. It first focuses on fundamental problem solving and programming in the small using the REPL and scripting environments. It covers basic logic and problem decomposition and explains how to use GUIs and graphics in programs. The text then illustrates the benefits of object-oriented design and presents a large collection of basic data structures showing different implementations of key ADTs along with more atypical data structures. It also introduces multithreading and networking to provide further motivating examples. By using Scala as the language for both CS1 and CS2 topics this textbook gives students an easy entry into programming small projects as well as a firm foundation for taking on larger-scale projects. Many student and instructor resources are available at www. programmingusingscala. net

GBP 180.00
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Twenty-Sixth International Congress on Large Dams / Vingt-Sixième Congrès International des Grands Barrages 4th - 6th July 2018 Vienna Austria

Twenty-Sixth International Congress on Large Dams / Vingt-Sixième Congrès International des Grands Barrages 4th - 6th July 2018 Vienna Austria

The International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 26th International Congress in Vienna Austria (1-7 July 2018). The proceedings of the congress focus on four main questions: 1. Reservoir sedimentation and sustainable development; 2. Safety and risk analysis; 3. Geology and dams and 4. Small dams and levees. The book thoroughly discusses these questions and is indispensable for academics engineers and professionals involved or interested in engineering hydraulic engineering and related disciplines. | Twenty-Sixth International Congress on Large Dams / Vingt-Sixième Congrès International des Grands Barrages 4th - 6th July 2018 Vienna Austria

GBP 350.00
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Organic Reaction Mechanisms A Step by Step Approach Second Edition

Organic Reaction Mechanisms A Step by Step Approach Second Edition

This text is designed to teach students how to write organic reaction mechanisms. It starts from the absolute basics - counting the numbers of electrons around a simple atom. Then in small steps the text progresses to advanced mechanisms. the end all the major mechanistic routes have been covered. The text is in the form of interactive sections which are designed to facilitate the assimilation of the information conveyed so that by the end the student should already know the contents without the need for extensive revision. | Organic Reaction Mechanisms A Step by Step Approach Second Edition

GBP 180.00
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The Practice of Management

The Practice of Management

This classic volume achieves a remarkable width of appeal without sacrificing scientific accuracy or depth of analysis. It is a valuable contribution to the study of business efficiency which should be read by anyone wanting information about the developments and place of management and it is as relevant today as when it was first written. This is a practical book written out of many years of experience in working with managements of small medium and large corporations. It aims to be a management guide enabling readers to examine their own work and performance to diagnose their weaknesses and to improve their own effectiveness as well as the results of the enterprise they are responsible for. | The Practice of Management

GBP 180.00
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Spatial Sound Principles and Applications

Spatial Sound Principles and Applications

Spatial sound is an enhanced and immersive set of audio techniques which provides sound in three-dimensional virtual space. This comprehensive handbook sets out the basic principles and methods with a representative group of applications: sound field and spatial hearing; principles and analytic methods of various spatial sound systems including two-channel stereophonic sound and multichannel horizontal and spatial surround sound; ambisonics; wavefield synthesis; binaural playback and virtual auditory display; recording and synthesis and storage and transmission of spatial sound signals; and objective and subjective evaluation. Applications range from cinemas to small mobile devices. The only book to review spatial sound principles and applications extensively Covers the whole field of spatial sound The book suits researchers graduate students and specialist engineers in acoustics audio and signal processing.

GBP 190.00
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Power Systems Handbook - Four Volume Set

Power Systems Handbook - Four Volume Set

This handbook on power systems consists of a set of 4 volumes. These books are carefully planned and designed to provide the state of art material on major aspects of electrical power systems short-circuit currents load flow harmonics and protective relaying. Many aspects of power systems are transparent between different types of studies and analyses; knowledge of short-circuit currents and symmetrical component is required for protective relaying and fundamental frequency load flow is required for harmonic analysis. Currently power systems large or small are analyzed on digital computers with appropriate software. However it is necessary to understand the theory and basis of these calculations to debug and decipher the results. The material is organized with sound theoretical base practical applications and case studies based on the author’s 45+ years of experience with real world problems. | Power Systems Handbook - Four Volume Set

GBP 190.00
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Basic Live Sound Reinforcement A Practical Guide for Starting Live Audio

Basic Live Sound Reinforcement A Practical Guide for Starting Live Audio

Access and interpret manufacturer spec information find shortcuts for plotting measure and test equations and learn how to begin your journey towards becoming a live sound professional. Land and perform your first live sound gigs with this guide that gives you just the right amount of information. Don‘t get bogged down in details intended for complex and expensive equipment and Madison Square Garden-sized venues. Basic Live Sound Reinforcement is a handbook for audio engineers and live sound enthusiasts performing in small venues from one-mike coffee shops to clubs. With their combined years of teaching and writing experience the authors provide you with a thorough foundation of the theoretical and the practical offering more advanced beginners a complete overview of the industry the gear and the art of mixing while making sure to remain accessible to those just starting out. | Basic Live Sound Reinforcement A Practical Guide for Starting Live Audio

GBP 180.00
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Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics Theory and Practice Second Edition Two Volume Set

Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics Theory and Practice Second Edition Two Volume Set

From the essential background physics and radiobiology to the latest imaging and treatment modalities the updated second edition of Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics: Theory & Practice covers all aspects of the subject. In Volume 1 Part A includes the Interaction of Radiation with Matter (charged particles and photons) and the Fundamentals of Dosimetry with an extensive section on small-field physics. Part B covers Radiobiology with increased emphasis on hypofractionation. Part C describes Equipment for Imaging and Therapy including MR-guided linear accelerators. Part D on Dose Measurement includes chapters on ionisation chambers solid-state detectors film and gels as well as a detailed description and explanation of Codes of Practice for Reference Dose Determination including detector correction factors in small fields. Part E describes the properties of Clinical (external) Beams. The various methods (or ‘algorithms’) for Computing Doses in Patients irradiated by photon electron and proton beams are described in Part F with increased emphasis on Monte-Carlo-based and grid-based deterministic algorithms. In Volume 2 Part G covers all aspects of Treatment Planning including CT- MR- and Radionuclide-based patient imaging Intensity-Modulated Photon Beams Electron and Proton Beams Stereotactic and Total Body Irradiation and the use of the dosimetric and radiobiological metrics TCP and NTCP for plan evaluation and optimisation. Quality Assurance fundamentals with application to equipment and processes are covered in Part H. Radionuclides equipment and methods for Brachytherapy and Targeted Molecular Therapy are covered in Parts I and J respectively. Finally Part K is devoted to Radiation Protection of the public staff and patients. Extensive tables of Physical Constants Photon Electron and Proton Interaction data and typical Photon Beam and Radionuclide data are given in Part L. Edited by recognised authorities in the field with individual chapters written by renowned specialists this second edition of Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics provides the essential up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver safe and effective radiotherapy. It will be of interest to clinical and research medical physicists radiation oncologists radiation technologists PhD and Master’s students. | Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics Theory and Practice Second Edition Two Volume Set

GBP 375.00
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Fermented Food Products

Fermented Food Products

Fermented food play an important proactive role in the human diet. In many developing and under developed countries fermented food is a cheap source of nutrition. Currently more than 3500 different fermented foods are consumed by humans throughout the world; many are indigenous and produced in small quantities however the consumption of many fermented foods has gradually increased. Fermented Food Products presents in-depth insights into various microbes involved in the production of fermented foods throughout the world. It also focuses on recent developments in the fermented food microbiology field along with biochemical changes that are happening during the fermentation process. • Describes various fermented food products especially indigenous products• Presents health benefits of fermented food products• Explains mechans involved in the production of fermented foods• Discusses molecular tools and its applications and therapeutic uses of fermented foodsThe book provides a comprehensive account about diversified ethnic fermented food products. Readers will get updated information regarding various types of fermented food products and will learn the effect these fermented food products have on human health.

GBP 180.00
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Method of Averaging for Differential Equations on an Infinite Interval Theory and Applications

Method of Averaging for Differential Equations on an Infinite Interval Theory and Applications

In recent years mathematicians have detailed simpler proofs of known theorems have identified new applications of the method of averaging and have obtained many new results of these applications. Encompassing these novel aspects Method of Averaging of the Infinite Interval: Theory and Applications rigorously explains the modern theory of the method of averaging and provides a solid understanding of the results obtained when applying this theory. The book starts with the less complicated theory of averaging linear differential equations (LDEs) focusing on almost periodic functions. It describes stability theory and Shtokalo's method and examines various applications including parametric resonance and the construction of asymptotics. After establishing this foundation the author goes on to explore nonlinear equations. He studies standard form systems in which the right-hand side of a system is proportional to a small parameter and proves theorems similar to Banfi's theorem. The final chapters are devoted to systems with a rapidly rotating phase. Covering an important asymptotic method of differential equations this book provides a thorough understanding of the method of averaging theory and its resulting applications. | Method of Averaging for Differential Equations on an Infinite Interval Theory and Applications

GBP 210.00
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Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis Important Enzymes Novel Targets and Therapies

Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis Important Enzymes Novel Targets and Therapies

This volume of Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis starts with a discussion on the importance of biocatalytic synthesis approaches for a sustainable and environmentally friendly production of pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Among the enzymes discussed in detail with respect to their pharmaceutical relevance are cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases playing an important role in modulating signal transduction in various cell types; human DOPA decarboxylase related to Parkinson's disease and aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency; and phospholipase D enzymes as drug targets. Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 and 2 mutations are novel therapeutic targets in acute myeloid leukemia. An additional chapter is devoted to the use of enzymes for prodrug activation in cancer therapy. The other topics include small-molecule inhibitors targeting receptor tyrosine kinases in cancer β-Lactams and related compounds as antibacterials non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants for the treatment of thromboembolic diseases and the molecular mechanisms for statin pleiotropy and its clinical relevance in cardiovascular diseases. The last chapter is a review of lysosomal storage disorders with an overview of approved drugs for treating these disorders by enzyme replacement therapy. | Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis Important Enzymes Novel Targets and Therapies

GBP 193.00
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Aviation Design and Innovation

Aviation Design and Innovation

In order to facilitate the safe efficient and cost effective exchange of passengers and cargo between ground and sky airports require the provision of adequate runways aircraft manoeuvring areas cargo sheds and passenger processing facilities. Airports are capital intensive facilities and planning errors which result in the over or under-provision of capacity are both costly and problematic to rectify and so understanding the optimal configuration of passenger terminals is paramount. Of course the design of passenger terminal buildings is influenced not only by levels of demand the commercial requirements of airlines and tenant companies the availability of investment funds and political influence but also by the aircraft that will be using the facility both now and in the future. Indeed the introduction of the first generation of passenger jets in the 1950s and higher-capacity wide-bodied aircraft in the late 1960s required not only the expansion of gate areas and passenger processing facilities but also the introduction of new technologies such as the travelator the baggage reclaim carousel and the airbridge. The introduction of the A380 ‘Super Jumbo’ into revenue passenger service in 2007 similarly demanded a reconfiguration of the airports it serves and practitioners need to be cognisant of the options for accommodating a new generation of large aircraft. While large aircraft generally require a lengthy turn around period between flights and the extensive provision of expensive fixed ground support infrastructure low cost carriers pursue a business model based on very short turnarounds and minimal use of airport infrastructure assets such as airbridges. One of the main challenges facing airport operators is how to accommodate the diverse and dynamic requirements of different operators and these issues are addressed in this Volume. Traditionally aircraft were made and manufactured by small companies within one country but as costs have increased and technology has become more sophisticated a relatively small number of manufacturers which are supported by international supply chains have come to dominate the commercial aircraft market. Originally all aviation jet fuels were derived from crude oil. However concerns about future oil supply and energy security combined with the need to improve aviation’s environmental performance and sustainability has driven the development of alternative fuel sources. However the development and adoption of alternative aviation fuels is not straightforward and the Volume examines the opportunities and challenges of widespread biofuel adoption in terms of production capacity emissions reductions cost and commercial viability. The final essays in this Volume address business model innovation in the airline and airport sector and include considerations of the future evolution of low cost carriers the potential for airline-airport alliances and the development of multi-airport multinational operating companies. | Aviation Design and Innovation

GBP 210.00
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CoCo The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

CoCo The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy‘s Underdog Computer is the first book to document the complete history of the Tandy Color Computer (CoCo) a popular 8-bit PC series from the 1980s that competed against the era‘s biggest names including the Apple II IBM PC and Commodore 64. The book takes you inside the interesting stories and people behind this unique underdog computer. Both noted computer science and technology advocates authors Pitre and Loguidice reveal the story of a pivotal period in the home computing revolution from the perspective of Tandy‘s CoCo. As these computers were sold in Radio Shack stores throughout the United States and other countries they provide a critical point of reference for key events in the unprecedented evolutionary period for the PC industry in the 1980s. The book also features first-hand accounts from the people who created and promoted the CoCo from the original Tandy executives and engineers to today‘s active product creators and information keepers. The CoCo impacted many lives and this book leaves no stone unturned in recounting this fascinating slice of the PC revolution that is still in play today. From early telecommunications experiments to engineering and budgetary challenges it covers all the aspects that made the CoCo a truly personal useful computing experience in as small and inexpensive a package as possible. | CoCo The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

GBP 180.00
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The Routledge Handbook of Material Religion

The Routledge Handbook of Material Religion

The Routledge Handbook of Material Religion places objects and bodies at the center of scholarly studies of religious life and practice. Propelling forward the study of material religion the Handbook first reveals the deep philosophical roots of its key categories and then advances new critical analytics such as queer materialities inescapable material entanglements and hyperobjects that explode the small-scale personal view on religions. The Handbook comprises thirty chapters written by an international team of contributors who offer a global perspective of religious pasts and presents divided into four thematic parts: Genealogies of Material Religion Materializing the Terms of the Study of Religion Entanglements Entrapment Escaping Hyperobjects or How Ginormous Things Affect Religions In these four parts the study of material religion is redirected towards systematic critical interrogations of the imbrication of religious structures of power with racial economic political and gendered forms of domination. From Spinoza’s political theology to African philosophies of ubuntu; from the queer materialities of Mesoamerican religion to the Satanic Temple of the United States; from Islamic love and sacrifice in human-animal entanglements to Shia militants’ attachment to weaponry; from epidemic cataclysm in Latin America to vast infrastructures and the gathering of millions in India’s Kumbh Mela the study of material religion proves to be the study par excellence of the human condition. The Handbook is essential reading for students and researchers in religious studies anthropology history and media studies and will also be of interest to those in related fields such as archeology sociology and philosophy.

GBP 205.00
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3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

Learn how to model comic-stylea Pixar with the expert techniques found in 3ds Max Modeling for Games Volume 2: Insider‘s Guide to Stylized Modeling. This new volume will show you the ins-and-outs of stylized modeling including characters vehicles environments and much more. Follow the story of cover characters Robert and Robot as their adventure takes you through the world of modeling vegetation alpha-maps and much more! This book is also packed with highly detailed tutorials feared toward enhancing your modeling skills and expanding your portfolio. The companion website (www. 3d-for-games. com) is unique - an online forum where readers can post and answer questions about their work. In terms of developing a portfolio online peer critiques are invaluable and current readers have made use of this feature in fact some have happily become the forum responders (along with Andy) to coach and develop new artists at work. Also included: step-by-step project files for each chapter; all the relevant texture files and source photos; panoramic skies small scene objects bonus texture maps and models so that artists can create whole scenes very quickly without starting from scratch each time; countless examples of what's hot and what's not in 3D modeling and also enough support images and photos to keep the budding artist busy for months. Unrivalled support in over 10 000 current posts - backing up the book with a lively forum and community of readers from all over the world ready to help your work. | 3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

GBP 180.00
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Industrial Photoinitiators A Technical Guide

Industrial Photoinitiators A Technical Guide

The use of photoinitiators in the UV curing process shows remarkable possibilities in myriad applications. Highlighting critical factors such as reactivity cure speeds and application details Industrial Photoinitiators: A Technical Guide is a practical accessible industrially oriented text that explains the theory describes the products and outlines the practice in simple language for the novice and expert alike. The basics of UV light The book begins by examining the nature of UV light and the types of commercial UV lamps that are available. It discusses the light absorption process and the excited states that are produced by the photoinitiator prior to the production of radicals. Next the book examines the structure of the photoinitiator and the mechanism by which a reactive species is formed along with the deactivating processes that inhibit the various photophysical and photochemical steps that occur as radicals are produced. Commercial photoinitiators Providing a list of companies and suppliers the author explores the distinct groups of commercial photoinitiators and the variations in their structure. He describes the factors that determine which photoinitiators should be chosen for a particular application and how the different types are used. He also explains the reasons why a cured coating may display yellowing and describes the use of stabilizers to reduce the yellowing effect. Cationic curing Exploring a small but growing area of interest in the UV curing industry the book concludes by discussing cationic curing and examines the different scope of parameters and different chemistry involved. It also describes factors that affect the use of cationic photoinitiators. Based on more than 30 years of experience working with photoinitiators W. Arthur Green offers | Industrial Photoinitiators A Technical Guide

GBP 180.00
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Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats

Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats

Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats makes the vast and increasingly complex topic of clinical MRI in small animals accessible to all veterinarians. With the increasing availability of MRI technology there is also a pressing need for expertise in interpreting these images. This is the first reference textbook to provide a well-illustrated and comprehensive overview of the current knowledge focusing on imaging appearance rather than on clinical signs or treatment. With chapters on MRI physics and technology as well as sections on specific anatomical regions the book functions as a stand-alone reference for the reader whether they be a radiology/neurology resident in training or a practitioner with a need to learn about veterinary clinical MRI. Includes both evidenced-based material and the authors' personal experience providing an excellent overview of current knowledge in the field. Contributors are international leaders in the field. Bullet points format and table summaries throughout the book keep the concepts concise and organized. Richly illustrated with over 650 annotated images showcasing the main features of the disease processes. Images are obtained at all magnet field strengths so as to reflect the current reality of veterinary MRI which uses low- mid- and high-field magnets. The chapters on physics and MRI technology are concise and accessible using many visual aids and diagrams and avoiding abstract concepts and equations whenever possible. Within each anatomical section each chapter focuses on a disease category of that body region. When it is important to understand the imaging appearance the pathophysiology is reviewed and imaging features of prognostic relevance are detailed. This practical yet thoroughly comprehensive book is primarily an evidence-based learning resource for trainees but will also aid practising veterinarians who have less MRI experience.

GBP 240.00
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