Archive for November, 2011
Field Theory of Non-Equilibrium Systems
The physics of non-equilibrium many-body systems is one of the most rapidly expanding areas of theoretical physics. Traditionally used in the study of laser physics and superconducting kinetics, these techniques have more recently found applications in the study of dynamics of cold atomic gases, mesoscopic and nano-mechanical systems. The book gives a self-contained presentation of [...]
Profiles in Caregiving: The Unexpected Career
Given medical advances and greater understanding of healthful living habits, people are living longer lives. Proportionally speaking, a greater percentage of the population is elderly. Despite medical advances, there is still no cure for dementia, and as elderly individuals succumb to Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia, more and more people are having to care their [...]
Hormones and Signaling, Volume 1
Hormones and Signaling focuses on the mechanism of gene regulation at the cellular level. It also covers the way hormones act to modulate gene regulation and animal development. Key Features * Includes information on: * Nuclear receptors, coactivators, and corepressors * Membrane receptors, kinases, and phosphorylation on cascades * Hormonal regulation of development * Calcium [...]
Salvage Logging and Its Ecological Consequences
Salvage logging—removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event such as a wildfire or hurricane—is highly controversial. Policymakers and those with an economic interest in harvesting trees typically argue that damaged areas should be logged so as to avoid “wasting” resources, while many forest ecologists contend that removing trees following [...]
Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology (Woodhead Publishing in Textiles)
A comprehensive review of the technologies and materials available for the design and production of smart clothing, this book goes beyond the basics to provide a comprehensive overview of the wearer’s requirements. After assessing the design and materials available for smart clothing and wearable technology, the book covers the design process from fiber selection through [...]
Polyolefin Fibres: Industrial and Medical Applications (Woodhead Publishing in Textiles)
Polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are among the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical, and functional. This work provides researchers in materials, as well as product development specialists in industry and biomedical engineering with a comprehensive resource that will assist them with material improvement and product [...]
Mineral Wool: Production and Properties (Woodhead Publishing in Materials)
Mineral wool has a unique range of properties combining high thermal resistance with long-term stability. It is made from molten glass, stone or slag that is spun into a fibre-like structure which creates a combination of properties that no other insulation material can match. It has the ability to save energy, minimize pollution, combat noise, [...]
Pro iOS Apps Performance Optimization (Professional Apress)
Today's iPhone and iPad apps developers are often running into the need to refine, improve and optimize their apps performances. As more complex apps can be created, it is even more important for developers to deal with this critical issue. Pro iOS Apps Performance Tuning and Optimization covers many common but difficult problems when tuning and [...]
The $1 Million Reason to Change Your Mind
What is the $1 million reason to change your mind? Change the way you think and you will change your world. Simple. In this book Pat Mesiti will teach you how to shrug off the shackles of mediocrity, find your inner millionaire and think differently about life and money — and get rich and happy [...]
Beyond Feelings: A Guide to Critical Thinking
This succinct, interdisciplinary introduction to critical thinking successfully dares students to question their own assumptions and to enlarge their thinking through the analysis of the most common problems associated with everyday reasoning. The text offers a unique and effective organization: Part I explains the fundamental concepts; Part II describes the most common barriers to critical [...]