Archive for December, 2011
Handbook of Microscopy for Nanotechnology
Nanostructured materials take on an enormously rich variety of properties and promise exciting new advances in micromechanical, electronic, and magnetic devices as well as in molecular fabrications. The structure-composition-processing-property relationships for these sub 100 nm-sized materials can only be understood by employing an array of modern microscopy and microanalysis tools. Handbook of Microscopy for Nanotechnology [...]
A Course in Pure Mathematics (Unibooks)
For students reading Mathematics, either as part of a general degree or as an ancilliary course for an Honours degree, the subject should be presented in as straightforward a manners as is consistent with a moderate standard of rigour. This course in algebra, co-ordinate geometry and calculus is designed to fulfil these requirements for students [...]
Introduction to Elementary Particles
In Introduction to Elementary Particles, Second, Revised Edition, author David Griffiths strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding, using a lively, informal style. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject, while subsequent chapters offer a quantitative presentation of the Standard Model. A simplified introduction to the Feynman rules, based [...]
Ascessi, fistole anali e retto-vaginali: Esperienze e riflessioni di un coloproctologo
Il volume illustra in una prima parte la storia della chirurgia delle fistole, l'anatomia della regione anorettale, il ruolo della flora batterica, la descrizione dei vari interventi, convenzionali e nuovi, compreso l’impiego delle cellule staminali, la preparazione diagnostica con immagini e altri esami, la cura post-operatoria del paziente con i controlli e le medicazioni e [...]
Videochirurgia pediatrica: Principi di tecnica in laparoscopia, toracoscopia e retroperitoneoscopia pediatrica
La nascita e lo sviluppo della chirurgia laparoscopica e mini-invasiva è il cambiamento più importante avvenuto in chirurgia pediatrica negli ultimi 30 anni. Il grande impulso a questa branca della chirurgia è legato allo sforzo combinato di molti chirurghi pediatri pionieri nel campo delle tecniche chirurgiche dedicate esclusivamente all’età pediatrica e allo sviluppo tecnologico, che [...]
The Economist – 31 December 2011
The Economist – 31 December 2011 Format ：HQ PDF；75MB；72 Pages
Developing Enterprise iOS Applications: iPhone and iPad Apps for Companies and Organizations
If you plan to develop iOS applications in a corporate setting—for internal consumption or for sale to end users—you need to read this book. Veteran developer James Turner shares best practices and lessons learned from his recent on-the-ground experience planning, building, and shipping an iOS application in an enterprise environment. With lots of examples and [...]
The User’s Guide to the Human Mind: Why Our Brains Make Us Unhappy, Anxious, and Neurotic and What We Can Do about It
Your mind is not built to make you happy; it’s built to help you survive. So far, it’s done a great job! But in the process, it may have developed some bad habits, like avoiding new experiences or scrounging around for problems where none exist. Is it any wonder that worry, bad moods, and self-critical [...]
Handbook for Health Care Ethics Committees
Hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies seeking approval by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) must have a standing mechanism to address ethical issues. Most organizations have chosen to satisfy this with an interdisciplinary ethics committee. The best of these committees are knowledgeable, creative, and effective resources in their institutions. [...]
Ethics and Values in Social Work: An Integrated Approach for a Comprehensive Curriculum
In a unique and student-friendly package, Ethics and Values in Social Work offers a series of learning modules that will ensure graduates receive a comprehensive ethics and values education. Designed to be easily incorporated into any curriculum, each module helps students integrate the knowledge, skills, self-awareness, and critical thinking abilities required for dealing with ethical [...]