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The Game Design Toolbox

The Game Design Toolbox

This book presents 71 practical game design tools that readers can use to solve real-world game design problems. Written to be a toolbox for game designers it offers a hands-on approach with clear and easy-to-use tools so that readers can quickly find the right solution to the problem they are facing. This book is divided into six game design phases: ideation exploration commitment problem solving balancing and tuning. Each category contains an array of relevant tools and the accompanying indexes offer suggestions for tools to use for specific problems. Support Materials for this book offer further teaching materials exercises and complementary FAQs. Written to be a practical resource this book will be a useful toolbox for junior and veteran game designers alike. | The Game Design Toolbox

GBP 44.99
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The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox

The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox

The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox continues where the Game Narrative Toolbox ended. While the later covered the basics of writing for games the Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox will cover techniques for the intermediate and professional writer. The book will cover topics such as how to adapt a novel to a game how to revive IPs and how to construct transmedia worlds. Each chapter will be written by a professional with exceptional experience in the field of the chapter. Key Features Learn from industry experts how to tackle today’s challenges in storytelling for games. A learn by example and exercise approach which was praised in the Game Narrative Toolbox. An in depth view on advanced storytelling techniques and topics as they are currently discussed and used in the gaming industry. Expand your knowledge in game writing as you learn and try yourself to design quests write romances and build worlds as you would as a writer in a game studio. Improve your own stories by learning and trying the techniques used by the professionals of game writing.

GBP 56.99
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Systems Thinker's Toolbox Tools for Managing Complexity

Systems Thinker's Toolbox Tools for Managing Complexity

Systems Thinker's Toolbox: Tools for Managing Complexity provides more than 100 tools based on systems thinking and beyond. Each tool is described and when necessary examples are provided of how each of them can be used. Some of the simplest tools can be combined into more complex tools. The tools may be things such as lists causal loops and templates as well as processes and methodologies. Key FeaturesProvides an explanation of the two views of systems thinking; systemic and systematic thinking and then shows how to perform each of them in a complimentary manner Presents a set of thinking tools that can be used to apply systems thinking to solving problems in project management engineering systems engineering new product development and business Describes the tools from simple such as lists and goes on to more complex such as Categorized Requirements in Process (CRIP) charts and then onto the processes Introduces new tools that have been tested with positive feedback Discusses a set of communication tools that can improve project reviews and communicating innovative ideas | Systems Thinker's Toolbox Tools for Managing Complexity

GBP 44.99
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The Game Narrative Toolbox

The Game Narrative Toolbox

Learn how to create compelling game storylines. Four experienced narrative designers from different genres of game development have banded together to create this all-inclusive guide on what it's like to work as a writer and narrative designer in the video game industry. From concept to final testing The Game Narrative Toolbox walks readers through what role a narrative designer plays on a development team and what the requirements are at every stage of development. Drawing on real experiences authors Tobias Heussner Toiya Kristen Finley PhD Ann Lemay and Jennifer Brandes Hepler provide invaluable advice for writing compelling player-centered stories and effective dialogue trees to help readers make the switch from writing prose or screenplay to interactive. Thoroughly revised the Second Edition includes updated content reflecting the industry’s latest developments. In addition to revised and updated chapters this new edition features two additional chapters covering more advanced topics that are applicable to the lessons learned from the original chapters. Accompanying every chapter are exercises that allow the reader to develop their own documentation outlines and game-dialogue samples for use in applying for industry jobs or developing independent projects.

GBP 52.99
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The Game Production Toolbox

The Game Production Toolbox

The Game Production Toolbox focuses on the nuts and bolts of producing interactive content and how you can organize and support the creative technical and business efforts that are all part of interactive game development. This book isn’t going to tell you how to design a game or what technologies to use. Instead it provides techniques for and insights into managing from concept to release all the pieces that must come together in order to get a game into the hands of a player. Readers will learn about each phase of game production: prototyping defining the requirements assembling the team making the game and releasing to the players. Interviews from professional game developers give a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make a game. Key Features A framework for how to get an interactive game from concept to release including information on financing and pitching to publishers and investors. Techniques for working with the game development team to get effective prototypes and documentation to prove out game concept and mechanics. Concrete information on how to plan and execute the different aspects of game production such as audio localization testing and software ratings. Advice from industry experts on managing teams project management communicating effectively and keeping everyone happy. Information about working effectively with marketing PR and other people that are involved with the publishing and release process.

GBP 66.99
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Air Contaminants Ventilation and Industrial Hygiene Economics The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook

Air Contaminants Ventilation and Industrial Hygiene Economics The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook

There is nothing more devastating to baseless opinions than good numbers. Air Contaminants Ventilation and Industrial Hygiene Economics: The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook helps you obtain good numbers on your quest to squash shabby opinions with sound advice. It details real-world applications of good numbers to foster improvements in industrial hygiene preventing inhalation toxicity and promoting better environmental air quality. Divided into four parts the book includes: Tips on preparing for the board certification examinations for Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) 726 solved problems in industrial hygiene ventilation occupational-environmental toxicology occupational health risk management and chemical safety engineering 154 economic persuasion techniques based on actual case studies to help feather one’s career bed and assist installation of industrial hygiene control methods Tips and guiding principles for professional career development This book provides industrial hygienists with a reference containing the equations conversions and formulas they encounter in their day-to-day duties. A study aid to those taking the certification exams (CIH CSP CHMM and DABT) it also includes business economic case studies demonstrating how to preserve your clients' financial resources promote industrial hygiene foster worksite safety learn the financial ropes of business economics and help control your clients' potential adverse environmental impact and in so doing greatly enhance career progress. | Air Contaminants Ventilation and Industrial Hygiene Economics The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook

GBP 56.99
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Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications A Toolbox for Prototype Development Second Edition

Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications A Toolbox for Prototype Development Second Edition

Since the publication of the first edition several Additive Manufacturing technologies have been invented and many new terminologies have been formalized. Each chapter has been brought up-to-date so that this book continues with its coverage of engineering procedures and the application of modern prototyping technologies such as Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Virtual Prototyping (VP) that quickly develops new products with lower costs and higher quality. The examples practice exercises and case studies have also been updated. Features Gears toward rapid product prototyping technologies Presents a wide spectrum of prototyping tools and state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies Explains how to use these rapid product prototyping tools in the development of products Includes examples and case studies from the industry Provides exercises in each chapter along with solutions | Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications A Toolbox for Prototype Development Second Edition

GBP 170.00
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Living Shorelines The Science and Management of Nature-Based Coastal Protection

Living Shorelines The Science and Management of Nature-Based Coastal Protection

Living Shorelines: The Science and Management of Nature-based Coastal Protection compiles synthesizes and interprets the current state of the knowledge on the science and practice of nature-based shoreline protection. This book will serve as a valuable reference to guide scientists students managers planners regulators environmental and engineering consultants and others engaged in the design and implementation of living shorelines. This volume provides a background and history of living shorelines understandings on management policy and project designs technical synthesis of the science related to living shorelines including insights from new studies and the identification of research needs lessons learned and perspectives on future guidance. Makes recommendations on the correct usage of the term living shorelinesOffers guidance for shoreline management in the futureIncludes lessons learned from the practice of shoreline restoration/conservationSynthesizes regional perspectives to identify strategies for the successful design and implementation of living shorelinesReviews specific design criteria for successful implementation of living shorelinesProvides detailed discussions of social regulatory scientific and technical considerations to justify and design living shoreline projectsInternational perspectives are presented from leading researchers and managers in the East West and Gulf coasts of the United States Europe Canada and Australia that are working on natural approaches to shoreline management. The broad geographic scope and interdisciplinary nature of contributing authors will help to facilitate dialogue and transfer knowledge among different disciplines and across different regions. This book provides coastal communities with the scientific foundation and practical guidance necessary to implement effective shoreline management that enhances ecosystem services and coastal resilience now and into the future. | Living Shorelines The Science and Management of Nature-Based Coastal Protection

GBP 44.99
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Living Law Studies in Legal and Social Theory

Living Law Studies in Legal and Social Theory

Living Law presents a comprehensive overview of relationships between legal and social theory and of current approaches to the sociological study of legal ideas. It explores the nature of legal theory and sociolegal studies today as teaching and research fields and the work of many of the major sociolegal theorists. In addition it sets out the author's distinctive approach to sociological analysis of law applying this in a range of studies in specific legal fields such as the law of contract property and trusts constitutional analysis and comparative law. | Living Law Studies in Legal and Social Theory

GBP 31.99
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Snakes of the World A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species

Snakes of the World A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species—the first catalogue of its kind—covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012 comprising 3 509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid resulting in recognition of 705 genera and 4 085 species. Features: Alphabetical listings by genus and species Individual accounts for each genus and species Detailed data on type specimens and type localities All subspecies synonyms and proposed snake names Distribution of species by country province and elevation Distribution of fossils by country and geological periods Major taxonomic references for each genus and species Appendix with major references for each country Complete bibliography of all references cited in text and appendix Index of 12 500 primary snake names The data on type specimens includes museum and catalog number length and sex and collector and date. The listed type localities include restrictions and corrections. The bibliography provides complete citations of all references cited in the text and appendix and taxonomic comments are given in the remarks sections. This standard reference supplies a scientific academic and professional treatment of snakes—appealing to conservationists and herpetologists as well as zoologists naturalists hobbyists researchers and teachers. | Snakes of the World A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species

GBP 64.99
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Living with the Earth Fourth Edition Concepts in Environmental Health Science

Living with the Earth Fourth Edition Concepts in Environmental Health Science

Shelving Guide; Environmental Science This is a groundbreaking and innovative book now in its fourth edition. The first edition won the CHOICE award for outstanding Academic Book while editions two and three became bestsellers on their own right. This fourth edition is packed with new updates on current world events associated with environmental issues and related health concerns. The author maintains traditional concepts and merges them with new and controversial issues. The book has been revised to include up-to-date topics with and a revised Web site with updated links. So what Coverage of emergency preparedness for environmental health practitioners Discussion of population dynamics especially with regard to overpopulation and underpopulation around the world and their respective influences on social economic and environmental concerns. The mechanisms of environmental disease emphasizing genetic disease and its role in developmental disorders and cancer. Human behaviors and pollution are presented along with respect to their roles in cancer risk. The ever increasing issues surrounding emerging and re-emerging diseases around the earth and the introduction of an increasing number of emerging diseases. The growing problems of asthma and other health effects associated with air pollution. An exploration of the mechanisms of toxicity with special reference to the immune system and endocrine disruption. The ongoing issues of the creation and disposal of hazardous waste along with the controversies surrounding disposal are presented. The issues and benefits of recycling are explored. The use of HACCP in assuring food quality food safety issues and the Food Quality Protection Act are discussed. Numerous technical illustrations charts graphs and photographs are included What on the Web? Test bank and study questions giving a complete review of the concepts covered. Search tools for online journals and databases covering useful up-to-date information in health and environmental topics Subject specific links by chapter as well as Federal state and organization sites with relevant information Downloadable PowerPoint files for each Chapter providing the instructor with ready-made presentation materials that can be modified as needed. Downloadable and printable test questions and answers for each chapter available to instructors | Living with the Earth Fourth Edition Concepts in Environmental Health Science

GBP 84.99
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Digital Image Processing and Analysis Two Volume Set

Digital Image Processing and Analysis Two Volume Set

The new edition will have separate volumes for computer vision and human-based vision applications. The first volume Computer Vision and Image Analysis will focus on the topics needed for computer vision systems development. It will feature more examples more exercises and new algorithms. It will also include the new GUI for the CVIP MATLAB® Toolbox. The expansion of the chapter on application development will help the reader in using the concepts in the book in real world engineering applications. In addition to a step-by-step tutorial on this type of development I will include recent applications that have been developed with the software. These will provide insight to the reader who is dealing with difficult imaging problems. They will be useful for both research and industry. The second volume Image Enhancement Restoration and Compression will focus on the topics needed for human vison based systems development. It will feature more examples more exercises and new algorithms. It will also include the new GUI for the CVIP MATLAB®Toolbox. The expansion of the applications-oriented discussion throughout the book will help the reader in using the concepts in the book in real world engineering applications. These will provide insight to the reader who is dealing with difficult imaging problems. They will be useful for both research and industry. | Digital Image Processing and Analysis Two Volume Set

GBP 160.00
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Biophysics Tools and Techniques for the Physics of Life

Biophysics Tools and Techniques for the Physics of Life

Biophysics: Tools and Techniques for the Physics of Life covers the experimental theoretical and computational tools and techniques of biophysics. It addresses the purpose science and application of all physical science instrumentation theoretical analysis and biophysical computational methods used in current research labs. The book first presents the historical background concepts and motivation for using a physical science toolbox to understand biology. It then familiarizes undergraduate students from the physical sciences with essential biological knowledge. The text subsequently focuses on experimental biophysical techniques that primarily detect biological components or measure/control biological forces. The author describes the science and application of key tools used in imaging detection general quantitation and biomolecular interaction studies which span multiple length and time scales of biological processes both in the test tube and in the living organism. Moving on to theoretical and computational biophysics tools the book presents analytical mathematical methods and numerical simulation approaches for tackling challenging biological questions including exam-style questions at the end of each chapter as well as step-by-step solved exercises. It concludes with a discussion of the future of this exciting field. Future innovators will need to be trained in multidisciplinary science to be successful in industry academia and government support agencies. Addressing this challenge this textbook educates future leaders on the development and application of novel physical science approaches to solve complex problems linked to biological questions. Features: Provides the full modern physical science toolbox of experimental theoretical and computational techniques such as bulk ensemble methods single-molecule tools live-cell and test tube methods pencil-on-paper theory approaches and simulations. Incorporates worked examples for the most popular physical science tools by providing full diagrams and a summary of the science involved in the application of the tool. Reinforces the understanding of key concepts and biological questions. A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption. | Biophysics Tools and Techniques for the Physics of Life

GBP 52.99
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Handbook of Virtual Environments Design Implementation and Applications Second Edition

Handbook of Virtual Environments Design Implementation and Applications Second Edition

A Complete Toolbox of Theories and Techniques The second edition of a bestseller Handbook of Virtual Environments: Design Implementation and Applications presents systematic and extensive coverage of the primary areas of research and development within VE technology. It brings together a comprehensive set of contributed articles that address the principles required to define system requirements and design build evaluate implement and manage the effective use of VE applications. The contributors provide critical insights and principles associated with their given areas of expertise to provide extensive scope and detail on VE technology and its applications. What’s New in the Second Edition: Updated glossary of terms to promote common language throughout the community New chapters on olfactory perception avatar control motion sickness and display design as well as a whole host of new application areas Updated information to reflect the tremendous progress made over the last decade in applying VE technology to a growing number of domains This second edition includes nine new as well as forty-one updated chapters that reflect the progress made in basic and applied research related to the creation application and evaluation of virtual environments. Contributions from leading researchers and practitioners from multidisciplinary domains provide a wealth of theoretical and practical information resulting in a complete toolbox of theories and techniques that you can rely on to develop more captivating and effective virtual worlds. The handbook supplies a valuable resource for advancing VE applications as you take them from the laboratory to the real-world lives of people everywhere. | Handbook of Virtual Environments Design Implementation and Applications Second Edition

GBP 69.99
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Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation

Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation

Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths this highly accessible and self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation techniques and tools. Drawing on the notes and lessons of the authors’ established graduate course the text reviews basic concepts in astrophysics spectroscopy and signal analysis. It includes illustrative problems and case studies and aims to provide readers with a toolbox for observational capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum and the knowledge to understand which tools are best suited to different observations. It is an ideal guide for undergraduates and graduates studying astronomy. Features: Presents a self-contained account of a highly complex subject. Offers practical advice and instruction on a wide range of wavelengths and tools. Includes case studies and problems for further learning opportunities. Solutions Manual available upon qualifying course adoption. | Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation

GBP 105.00
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Magnetic Nanoparticles From Fabrication to Clinical Applications

Magnetic Nanoparticles From Fabrication to Clinical Applications

Offering the latest information in magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) research Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Fabrication to Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive review from synthesis characterization and biofunctionalization to clinical applications of MNPs including the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. This book written by some of the most qualified experts in the field not only fills a hole in the literature but also bridges the gaps between all the different areas in this field. Translational research on tailored magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications spans a variety of disciplines and putting together the most significant advances into a practical format is a challenging task. Balancing clinical applications with the underlying theory and foundational science behind these new discoveries Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Fabrication to Clinical Applications supplies a toolbox of solutions and ideas for scientists in the field and for young researchers interested in magnetic nanoparticles. | Magnetic Nanoparticles From Fabrication to Clinical Applications

GBP 77.99
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Game Design Tools Cognitive Psychological and Practical Approaches

Game Design Tools Cognitive Psychological and Practical Approaches

This book provides a series of transdisciplinary tools to help game designers improve their design pipeline and design output. Using approaches from psychology anthropology and sociology it offers practical tools for all the main aspects of game design from conception through to testing. Drawing on game design theory the book looks at the relationship between game design and other disciplines to create a toolbox of modern tools for game designers. It covers archetypes praxeology behavioural game design and emotional game design. Covering a wide breadth of content the book includes chapters on: Documentation Production Evaluation Analysis and Marketing tools This book will be of great interest to students on game design courses as well as early-career game designers and those looking to break into the industry. It will also be of interest to more experienced game designers looking for new game design tools. | Game Design Tools Cognitive Psychological and Practical Approaches

GBP 42.99
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Cell Membrane Nanodomains From Biochemistry to Nanoscopy

Cell Membrane Nanodomains From Biochemistry to Nanoscopy

Cell Membrane Nanodomains: From Biochemistry to Nanoscopy describes recent advances in our understanding of membrane organization with a particular focus on the cutting-edge imaging techniques that are making these new discoveries possible. With contributions from pioneers in the field the book explores areas where the application of these novel techniques reveals new concepts in biology. It assembles a collection of works where the integration of membrane biology and microscopy emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of this exciting field. Beginning with a broad description of membrane organization including seminal work on lipid partitioning in model systems and the roles of proteins in membrane organization the book examines how lipids and membrane compartmentalization can regulate protein function and signal transduction. It then focuses on recent advances in imaging techniques and tools that foster further advances in our understanding of signaling nanoplatforms. The coverage includes several diffraction-limited imaging techniques that allow for measurements of protein distribution/clustering and membrane curvature in living cells new fluorescent proteins novel Laurdan analyses and the toolbox of labeling possibilities with organic dyes. Since superresolution optical techniques have been crucial to advancing our understanding of cellular structure and protein behavior the book concludes with a discussion of technologies that are enabling the visualization of lipids proteins and other molecular components at unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution. It also explains the ins and outs of the rapidly developing high- or superresolution microscopy field including new methods and data analysis tools that exclusively pertain to these techniques. This integration of membrane biology and advanced imaging techniques emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of this exciting field. The array of contributions from leading world experts makes this book a valuable tool for the visualization of signaling nanoplatforms by means of cutting-edge optical microscopy tools. | Cell Membrane Nanodomains From Biochemistry to Nanoscopy

GBP 44.99
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Snakes of the World A Supplement

Snakes of the World A Supplement

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species published in 2014 was the first catalogue of its kind and covered all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012. This new volume will be a supplement to this important herpetological reference and will include new published data on snakes named and recognized since 2012. Key Features Supplements and updates Wallach et al. – Snakes of the World – the only work to cover all living snakes in the world. Includes updates for fossil snakes named since the publication of Wallach et al. Summarizes the systematic snake literature published since the appearance of Wallach et al. Genera and species are listed alphabetically for ease of reference. Related Titles Wallach V. K. L. Williams and J. Boundy. Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species (ISBN 978-1-138-03400-6) Aldridge R. D. and D. M. Sever eds. Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes (ISBN 978-1-57808-701-3) Caldwell M. W. The Origin of Snakes: Morphology and the Fossil Record (ISBN 978-1-4822-5134-0) | Snakes of the World A Supplement

GBP 44.99
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Vertebrates Structures and Functions

Vertebrates Structures and Functions

Describing the diversity and features of various vertebrate groups ranging from the oldest living fishes to the relatively more recent evolution of mammals this book covers anatomical systems including organs and tissues as well as their function and differentiation in various vertebrate groups. The authors also discuss the evolution of vertebrate groups from the earliest extinct ancestors to current living vertebrates. The book contains illustrations to clarify various issues as well as discussions of vertebrate features that enable adaptation to aquatic and terrestrial environments. | Vertebrates Structures and Functions

GBP 180.00
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Differential Equations A Problem Solving Approach Based on MATLAB

Differential Equations A Problem Solving Approach Based on MATLAB

The book takes a problem solving approach in presenting the topic of differential equations. It provides a complete narrative of differential equations showing the theoretical aspects of the problem (the how's and why's) various steps in arriving at solutions multiple ways of obtaining solutions and comparison of solutions. A large number of comprehensive examples are provided to show depth and breadth and these are presented in a manner very similar to the instructor's class room work. The examples contain solutions from Laplace transform based approaches alongside the solutions based on eigenvalues and eigenvectors and characteristic equations. The verification of the results in examples is additionally provided using Runge-Kutta offering a holistic means to interpret and understand the solutions. Wherever necessary phase plots are provided to support the analytical results. All the examples are worked out using MATLAB® taking advantage of the Symbolic Toolbox and LaTex for displaying equations. With the subject matter being presented through these descriptive examples students will find it easy to grasp the concepts. A large number of exercises have been provided in each chapter to allow instructors and students to explore various aspects of differential equations. | Differential Equations A Problem Solving Approach Based on MATLAB

GBP 44.99
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MATLAB Primer

MATLAB Primer

Highlighting the new aspects of MATLAB 7. 10 and expanding on many existing features MATLAB Primer Eighth Edition shows you how to solve problems in science engineering and mathematics. Now in its eighth edition this popular primer continues to offer a hands-on step-by-step introduction to using the powerful tools of MATLAB. New to the Eighth Edition A new chapter on object-oriented programming Discussion of the MATLAB File Exchange window which provides direct access to over 10 000 submissions by MATLAB users Major changes to the MATLAB Editor such as code folding and the integration of the Code Analyzer (M-Lint) into the Editor Explanation of more powerful Help tools such as quick help popups for functions via the Function Browser The new bsxfun function A synopsis of each of the MATLAB Top 500 most frequently used functions operators and special characters The addition of several useful features including sets logical indexing isequal repmat reshape varargin and varargout The book takes you through a series of simple examples that become progressively more complex. Starting with the core components of the MATLAB desktop it demonstrates how to handle basic matrix operations and expressions in MATLAB. The text then introduces commonly used functions and explains how to write your own functions before covering advanced features such as object-oriented programming calling other languages from MATLAB and MATLAB graphics. It also presents an in-depth look at the Symbolic Toolbox which solves problems analytically rather than numerically.

GBP 170.00
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Odontodes The Developmental and Evolutionary Building Blocks of Dentitions

Odontodes The Developmental and Evolutionary Building Blocks of Dentitions

The odontode system which encompasses teeth and other dentine-based structures is ancient. Odontodes are present in the oldest vertebrate fossils dating back 500 million years and still play an important role in the anatomy and function of living jawed vertebrates. Fossils preserve odontode tissues with remarkable nanoscale fidelity allowing the evolution and diversification of the odontode system to be studied in deep time as well as across the diversity of living vertebrates. This synthetic volume presents an overview of odontode research by internationally leading researchers from different fields of biology. . Key Features Summarizes classic and cutting-edge research devoted to the development and evolution Focuses on the cellular aspects of odontogenesis Documents the structural and functional diversity of odontode tissues Describes the patterning mechanisms of dentitions in various vertebrate groups Provides a thorough index for students | Odontodes The Developmental and Evolutionary Building Blocks of Dentitions

GBP 140.00
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Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization Fundamentals to Applications

Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization Fundamentals to Applications

The proposed book focusses on metal mediated/catalyzed “controlled/living radical polymerization” (CRP/LRP) methods. It surveys a wide variety of catalyzed polymerization reactions making it essentially a “one stop” review in the field. A significant contribution to polymer science is “metathesis polymerization” discovered by Grubbs and others. The book will cover various metathesis polymerization methods and implications in polymer industry. | Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization Fundamentals to Applications

GBP 44.99
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