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The Neurological Treatment for Nearsightedness and Related Vision Problems A Guide to Vision Improvement Based on 30 Years of Research

The Neurological Treatment for Nearsightedness and Related Vision Problems A Guide to Vision Improvement Based on 30 Years of Research

This volume introduces and explains an eye-opening treatment for correcting nearsightedness and related vision problems naturally and neurologically. The author presents his methodology on neurologically correcting primary refractive errors in the mild and moderate myopic range. Ortho C (or orthoculogy which is Latin for correcting the whole eye) is a natural treatment requiring no alteration to the cornea. Key features of the book:• Introduces a neurological and natural treatment for the correction of nearsightedness• Presents many case studies showing the effectiveness of this treatment based on the author’s 30+ years of research• Provides step-by-step instructions for designing lenses to suit the need determining the sequence of wear and conducting resistance tests• Grants readers the right to apply Ortho C to treat any patients with mild and moderate myopia anisometropia or compound astigmatism. | The Neurological Treatment for Nearsightedness and Related Vision Problems A Guide to Vision Improvement Based on 30 Years of Research

GBP 82.99
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Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

This informative book reviews the challenges of agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean. The author focuses on sugarcane cultivation in Egypt to illustrate the impact of climate change on agribusiness and his method and findings may be helpful for other studies in other regions as well. As climate change creates new risks to human populations and food security a better analysis is needed to understand this new level of uncertainty and to understand how it will impact agriculture and its relationship with economies livelihoods and development. Africa emits low greenhouse gases but is hit the hardest by global warming posing a serious challenge to increasing agricultural productivity in the Southeast Mediterranean. Sugarcane in Egypt is used as a local food source for international trade for the balance of payments for land and water use and as a basic product for food and fiber manufacturing. Hence every aspect of the economic structure of Egypt relates to agriculture. The book examines the causes and effects of climate change on agribusiness in the Southeast Mediterranean region such as its effect on prosperity and net farm incomes crop yields. It considers how to promote agribusiness development in the area and the potential to alleviate poverty in rural areas. It looks at the future of the sugarcane industry in Upper Egypt as a case study of agribusiness with implications that can be applied globally. | Agribusiness as the Future of Agriculture The Sugarcane Industry under Climate Change in the Southeast Mediterranean

GBP 82.99
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Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

Fish Histology: From Cells to Organs 2nd Edition provides up-to-date information that emphasizes the relationships and concepts by which cell and tissue structures of fish are inextricably linked with their function. The book also describes the most recent development in the sciences of fish histology. The first edition of this book was well received and this updated and improved edition includes five brand new chapters on the skeleton of fishes gas bladder and gas gland endocrine system nervous system and sensory system. Various staining procedures were used in the second edition to enhance contrasts in samples. As a further aid to learning many new immunohistochemical and ultrastructural images illustrate the text along with a particular emphasis on tables that summarize the morphologic and functional features of cells tissues and organs. The text and images for this edition have been updated with the most current information available at the time of publication. The volume begins with a concise introduction into the histological techniques for fish sampling followed by an accurate up-to-date description of fish tissues. A chapter is devoted to each organ and organ systems in the fish body as well. In addition the book includes over 270 diagrams photos and illustrations to elucidate the structure of organs and to enhance the usefulness of the text. Key features: Provides valuable information on the histology of many species of teleosts Explores cells at electron microscopic levels Illustrates the characteristics of tissues and organs of fish with over 270 images most in color Highlights advances trends and applications in the modern histological techniques and tissue preparations Focuses on reproductive organs to provide new knowledge on reproductive biology Includes new five chapters on the Skeleton of Fish Gas Bladder and Gas Glands Endocrine System Nervous System and Sensory System for a more complete coverage of Fish Histology. The author has organized the book to present the information in a user-friendly way to facilitate learning and comprehension. The volume is designed for use by students as well as researchers biologists ichthyologists fish farmers veterinarians working in fisheries and of course by comparative histologists who want to learn more about the fish world. | Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

GBP 82.99
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Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

This new volume provides up-to-date information that emphasizes the relationships and concepts by which cell and tissue structures of fish are inextricably linked with their function. The book also describes the most recent development in the sciences of fish histology. Covers the normal histology of six fish species the book provides detailed information on the histology of all organs of teleosts and includes 130 original photomicrographs tables updated terminology and expanded information with over 100 in color. This new volume Fish Histology: From Cells to Organs provides up-to-date information that emphasizes the relationships and concepts by which cell and tissue structures of fish are inextricably linked with their function. The book also describes the most recent development in the sciences of fish histology. Histology is the discipline of biology that involves the microscopic examination of tissue sections in order to study their structure and correlate it with function. Histology can detect signs of disease not easily recognized on gross examination and can therefore be of interest in fish health supervision. With fish constituting nearly 60% of all vertebrate species and of major worldwide economic importance as a food source the information presented here will be valuable. The volume begins with concise introduction into the histological techniques for fish sampling followed by an accurate up-to-date description of fish tissues. A chapter is devoted to each organ and organ systems in fish body as well. In addition the book includes particular diagrams to illustrate the structure of organs and to enhance the usefulness of the text. This volume is designed for use by veterinary medical scientists researchers biologists ichthyologists fish farmers veterinarians working in fisheries and of course by comparative histologists who want to learn more about the fish world. As a further aid to learning and identification numerous photomicrographs and electron micrographs accompany the text with particular emphasis on diagrams and tables to summarize morphologic and functional features of cells tissues and organs. | Fish Histology From Cells to Organs

GBP 135.00
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Mood Dysregulation Beyond the Bipolar Spectrum

Mood Dysregulation Beyond the Bipolar Spectrum

Reflecting the author’s vast clinical experience as a psychiatrist this volume explains why so many people with treatment resistant depression respond to medication used to treat individuals with bipolar disorder. The book also helps to minimize the bipolar stigma by introducing the concept of mood dysregulation. At present people with mood dysregulation are not adequately described on the pages of any diagnostic manual. A cardinal feature of mood dysregulation is dysphoria a negative mood that is poorly understood but mistaken for the negative mood of depression creating diagnostic confusion one of the sources of treatment resistant depression. The author explains that a preponderance of the people she has seen in her practice who have so-called depression have mood disorders with features of bipolar disorder including response to medications typically effective in people with bipolar disorders. Thus these people are research orphans: to this day a paucity of literature exists on this group of individuals. In this volume the author addresses the clinical problems that result from failure to recognize such mood disorders. Key features of the book: Provides a thorough discussion of dysphoria that is not found in other books on the market Proposes a solution to a common and troublesome clinical problem that of misidentified treatment resistant depression Helps to destigmatize the treatments that are most beneficial to those with dysphoria by introducing the concept of mood dysregulation Discusses the etiology of mood disorders with implications for prevention This volume aims to help mental health professionals and patients more accurately recognize negative mood symptoms dysphoria in particular and arrive at more appropriate interventions to improve treatment outcomes for depression. No other book on the market takes up the topic of dysphoria and how its confusion with depression can lead to diagnostic mistakes that in turn lead to treatment failures and so-called treatment resistant depression. | Mood Dysregulation Beyond the Bipolar Spectrum

GBP 52.99
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Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey

Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey

Over and over studies have concluded that the doctoral experience is a monumental challenge in higher education particularly for women. This book Women Scholars: Navigating the Doctoral Journey provides an enlightening ethnographic look at women and their doctoral developmental experiences. The book’s aim is to empower women to be able to contextualize their experience while also offering support and inspiring readers to consider alternative ways to successfully approach the doctoral process. Women anticipating and entering the life of academia will benefit from the voices and experiences shared by the women scholars in this book. The essay writers in this volume offer an examination of critical incidents in their doctoral experiences and offer strategies they have found helpful in managing those incidents. The book also addresses challenges presented by the transition from doctoral study to post-doc employment. The volume presents 46 essays from 40 women representing a range of ages ethnicities academic disciplines sexual orientations family circumstances and family educational histories. Their stories are told in five stages: Stage 1: Preadmission to EnrollmentStage 2: First Year of ProgramStage 3: Second Year Through CandidacyStage 4: The Dissertation StageStage 5: Completion and Transition to EmploymentThese are stories of empowerment of pitfalls and barriers overcome of successful negotiations of the graduate school process of the joys and challenges of scholarly pursuits of positive help-seeking behaviors and strategies and of life after the dissertation is completed. Potential applicants for doctoral studies will walk away with a sense that graduate education is possible and that one can be successful. Higher educators in doctoral programs as well will acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation for the idiosyncratic challenges facing their female students and one hopes develop policies and/or strategies and behaviors that empower and encourage these students’ completion of their doctoral studies.

GBP 82.99
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The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics such as surface-to-volume ratio quantum confinement effect surface plasmon response widening of band gap etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to the food and textile industries treatment of polluted water health energy crises targeted drug delivery etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery sensors photosplitting of water wastewater treatment microbial diagnosis textile industries nanocomposites food industries (safety security packaging and preservation) etc. | The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

This new book—the first of its kind—examines the use of algorithmic techniques to compress random and non-random sequential strings found in chains of polymers. The book is an introduction to algorithmic complexity. Examples taken from current research in the polymer sciences are used for compression of like-natured properties as found on a chain of polymers. Both theory and applied aspects of algorithmic compression are reviewed. A description of the types of polymers and their uses is followed by a chapter on various types of compression systems that can be used to compress polymer chains into manageable units. The work is intended for graduate and postgraduate university students in the physical sciences and engineering. | Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

GBP 82.99
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Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

This book highlights many of the latest developments and trends in engineering chemistry research and describes the respective tools to characterize and predict properties and behavior of materials. The book provides original theoretical and important experimental results which use non-routine methodologies and presents chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems which indicate the need for new experimental approaches presented. Technical and technological development demands the creation of new materials that are stronger more reliable and more durable i. e. materials with new properties. This volume presents new research that will help lead to new and better materials. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications presented. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic industry and research institutions. Engineers polymer scientists and technicians will find this volume useful in selecting approaches and techniques applicable to characterizing molecular compositional rheological and thermodynamic properties of elastomers and plastics. | Analytical Chemistry from Laboratory to Process Line

GBP 82.99
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The Chemical Century Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century

The Chemical Century Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century

This fascinating new volume provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the chemical aspects of some of the major innovations and changes that occurred during the 20th century relating chemical structures and properties to real-life applications. Developed for a course taught by the author for several years at UVA the author covers the important and consequential developments in chemistry and explains their everyday real-life applications. These include such topics as consumer products fossil fuel use polymers agriculture food production nutrition explosives and drugs. The section Molecular Biology and Its Applications includes examples of the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering. | The Chemical Century Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

Written by an expert of the ins and outs of viticulture in Burgundy and many other areas of the world this new volume showcases the wine-growing culture of Burgundy. Sustainable Viticulture: The Vines and Wines of Burgundy covers the rich history and culture of the wine growing tradition of the region. The author who has worked as a viticulturist in Burgundy Switzerland Germany California Australia New Zealand and South Africa tells the epic story of Burgundy a 2000-year adventure with its ups and downs. The oldest vineyard discovered by archaeologists dates back to the first century A. D. By the third century Burgundy wines were already famous in the Roman Empire. Burgundy was a powerful state in the 15th century which was also a golden age for its viticulture. The book covers:the red and white cultivars that are to be found in Burgundythe Appellations Contrôlées system the tasks the wine grower performs during the yearthe social life of wine growersthe scourges the wine grower fearshow religion has played at part in the history of viticulturethe factors that contributed to making Burgundy wines famouswhat new challenges growers are facing todayIn this entertaining and informative book the author’s approach to viticulture reconciles the present the past and the future. The volume will appeal to wine buffs as much as it does to readers who wish to learn about viticulture. It's a serious book that doesn't take itself seriously. | Sustainable Viticulture The Vines and Wines of Burgundy

GBP 82.99
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The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

So often new phytopathogens emerge and appear primarily in acute form and then take a chronic form; such populations however in general have a limited appearance because of the lack of suitable environmental conditions. The emergence of new pathogens needs to be explored in the light of their evolutionary adaptation. This new volume focuses on the study of quantitative aspects of host-phytopathogen linkages that result in the emergence of aggressive phytopathogens. The book examines the evolution and adaptation of phytopathogens from several cropping systems. | The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

GBP 82.99
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Materials Chemistry A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Methods

Materials Chemistry A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Methods

This book focuses on important aspects of materials chemistry by providing an overview of the theoretical aspects of materials chemistry by describing the characterization and analysis methods for materials and by explaining physical transport mechanisms in various materials. Not only does this book summarize the classical theories of materials chemistry but also it exhibits their engineering applications in response to the current key issues. The chapters provide practical equations figures and references providing suitable complement to the text. This book is designed to provide important information for scientists and engineers on experimental research in materials chemistry using modern methods. The methods and instrumentation described represent modern analytical techniques useful to researchers product development specialists and quality control experts in polymer synthesis and manufacturing. | Materials Chemistry A Multidisciplinary Approach to Innovative Methods

GBP 82.99
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Green Biorenewable Biocomposites From Knowledge to Industrial Applications

Green Biorenewable Biocomposites From Knowledge to Industrial Applications

Keeping in mind the advantages of bio-based materials this book focuses on the potential efficacy of different biocomposites procured from diverse natural resources and the preparation and processing of the biocomposites to be used for a variety of applications. Each chapter gives an overview on a particular biocomposite material and its processing and successful utilization for selected applications. The chapters summarize recently developed research on such topics as:• Spider silk biocomposites• Biogenic hydroxyapatite-based implant biocomposites• Liquid crystals and cellulose derivatives biocomposites• Bio-based epoxy resins• Bio-based polyphenols and lignocellulosic fibers• Wood-based biocomposites• Flame retardant biocomposites• Biocomposites for industrial noise control• Cellulose-based bionanocomposites Each individual chapter also focuses on the knowledge and understanding of the interfaces manifested in these biocomposites systems and the optimization of different parameters for novel properties. In addition to this the book also summarizes the recent developments made in the area of injection molding of biocomposites chemical functionalization of natural fibers processing of biocomposites and their applications in the automotive and biomedical industries. A number of critical issues and suggestions for future work are discussed underscoring the roles of researchers for the efficient development of biocomposite materials through value addition to enhance their use. | Green Biorenewable Biocomposites From Knowledge to Industrial Applications

GBP 82.99
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Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

This new volume Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding: Meeting the Challenge of Food Security aims to provide a better understanding of molecular plant breeding in order to boost the quality of agriculture produce to increase crop yields and to provide nutritious food for everyone by 2050 when the global population is expected to reach a new height of about 10 billion. The challenge to provide quality food for such an increased population will be exacerbated by the depletion of natural resources and by shrinking arable land areas. However scientists believe the challenge can be met by implementing new and improved techniques of quantitative trait inheritance in plant breeding. Integrating genomics and molecular biology into appropriate tools and methodologies can help to create genetically engineered plants such as by using biotic and abiotic stress tolerance molecular markers ‘-omics’ technology and genome editing. The milestone of whole genome sequencing from Arabidopsis to rice has opened the door to a new era of functional genomics which aims to determine the functions of all the genes identified in their genomes which will help in the improvement of crop species qualitatively and quantitatively in order to meet the ongoing challenges of doubling world food production by 2050. This important volume provides recent knowledge of advanced plant breeding tools researchers teachers graduate and post-graduate students in plant sciences and those in plant biotechnology applied botany agricultural sciences plant genetics and molecular biology. The contributors to this book were selected from a wide and diverse range of institutions. They provide an abundance of new research and knowledge on advanced plant breeding tools and techniques. | Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

GBP 82.99
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X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-ray diffraction is a useful and powerful analysis technique for characterizing crystalline materials commonly employed in MSE physics and chemistry. This informative new book describes the principles of X-ray diffraction and its applications to materials characterization. It consists of three parts. The first deals with elementary crystallography and optics which is essential for understanding the theory of X-ray diffraction discussed in the second section of the book. Part 2 describes how the X-ray diffraction can be applied for characterizing such various forms of materials as thin films single crystals and powders. The third section of the book covers applications of X-ray diffraction. The book presents a number of examples to help readers better comprehend the subject. X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research: From Fundamentals to Applications also • provides background knowledge of diffraction to enable nonspecialists to become familiar with the topics• covers the practical applications as well as the underlying principle of X-ray diffraction• presents appropriate examples with answers to help readers understand the contents more easily• includes thin film characterization by X-ray diffraction with relevant experimental techniques• presents a huge number of elaborately drawn graphics to help illustrate the content The book will help readers (students and researchers in materials science physics and chemistry) understand crystallography and crystal structures interference and diffraction structural analysis of bulk materials characterization of thin films and nondestructive measurement of internal stress and phase transition. Diffraction is an optical phenomenon and thus can be better understood when it is explained with an optical approach which has been neglected in other books. This book helps to fill that gap providing information to convey the concept of X-ray diffraction and how it can be applied to the materials analysis. This book will be a valuable reference book for researchers in the field and will work well as a good introductory book of X-ray diffraction for students in materials science physics and chemistry. | X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

GBP 82.99
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Sleep Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism The Rhythm of Life

Sleep Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism The Rhythm of Life

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Providing a nuanced study of the connections between sleep circadian rhythms and metabolis this informative book examines how circadian actions affect the liver and adipose tissue the brain and metabolism. This important book introduces the reader to circadian rhythms in the body and the external cues that set them discusses on a molecular and organ level how disrupting these clocks results in metabolic and sleep disorders and looks at the clinical applications of circadian rhythms with a focus on sleep. The book covers a variety of important research in the field including:• The power of computational biology to uncover new nodes in the network of circadian rhythms• Circadian rhythms as they relates to obesity• How late-night shift conditions impair the body’s ability to keep time and promote metabolic diseases and how this can be mitigated by strategic planning of feeding times• The relationship between the suprachiasmatic nuclei and orexin neurons demonstrating the elegant interplay between our biological clocks and wakefulness• How sleep disorders can result from irregular circadian rhythms and potential ways to diagnose this in individuals• How sleeping behaviors can disturb the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the repercussions of this disruption on female reproduction• How disruption of sleep can be clinically beneficial for depressed patients• How mental state is influenced by circadian rhythm | Sleep Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism The Rhythm of Life

GBP 82.99
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Constructive Discontent in Execution Creative Approaches to Technology and Management

Constructive Discontent in Execution Creative Approaches to Technology and Management

This book is a unique collection of thoughts by independent thinkers researchers and corporate practitioners that demonstrates the concept of constructive discontent which can be defined as looking for the opportunity to deconstruct something in order to build something else or build something better. The book discusses the concept of constructive discontent and provides a slate of examples of its application in practice. Taking an interdisciplinary focus that highlights fostering an innovative and entrepreneurial culture that can lead to creative solutions the chapters look at innovations in information technology business the automobile and transportation industry medical devices agriculture and more. The themes across the chapters highlight creativity new rating and analysis systems strategies to add value and reduce costs and the fostering of an innovative culture. Chapters discuss alternate multidimensional models of individual entrepreneurial orientation digital integration and adoption among small businesses threats to business and labor faced by globalization during the pandemic era success measurement techniques risk taking and uncertainty avoidance in determining success the predictive capability of the theory of planned behavior and more. | Constructive Discontent in Execution Creative Approaches to Technology and Management

GBP 131.00
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Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems From Synthesis to Applications

Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems From Synthesis to Applications

This book focuses on the recent trends in micro- and nano-structured polymer systems particularly natural polymers biopolymers biomaterials and their composites blends and IPNs. This valuable volume covers the occurrence synthesis isolation production properties and applications modification as well as the relevant analysis techniques to reveal the structures and properties of polymer systems. Biobased polymer blends and composites occupy a unique position in the dynamic world of new biomaterials. The growing need for lubricious coatings and surfaces in medical devices—an outcome of the move from invasive to noninvasive medicines and procedures—is playing a major role in the advancement of biomaterials technology. Natural polymers have attained their cutting-edge technology through various platforms and this book presents a multitude of information about them. Topics include biopolymer–synthetic systems nanomaterial–polymer structures multi-characterization techniques polymer blends and composites polymer gels and polyelectrolytes and many other interesting aspects of interests to researchers. This book will be valuable to scientists physicians pharmacists engineers and other specialists in a variety of disciplines both academic and industrial. | Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems From Synthesis to Applications

GBP 82.99
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The Future of Organizations Workplace Issues and Practices

The Future of Organizations Workplace Issues and Practices

This volume provides valuable insights into how organizations are changing and evolving and how human resource personnel employers and employees are reacting to these emerging workplace transitions. Today’s successful organizations must be learning organizations in that they must keep abreast and change with the new workplace dynamics. The volume explores the new and future challenges and opportunities for employees and employers particularly in reference to service organizations in the 21st century. It explores many of the new trends in conjunction with a focus on work-life balance globalization redefining leadership contingent work force stress management telecommuting work force diversity ergonomics life satisfaction/subjective well-being and more. | The Future of Organizations Workplace Issues and Practices

GBP 82.99
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The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

This new book presents both research (qualitative quantitative and mixed-design) and conceptual chapters about the ethical factors to be considered in teaching administration and professional practice in higher education settings. The book includes recent research-based ideas in the field of higher education. Topics include cultural competencies for higher education faculty professionals and administrators such as use of language in communicating concepts to students for whom English is not a first language avoiding imposition of bias encouraging exposition of perspective and ethical practices for professionals working with the diverse environments and populations in higher education settings. This work is particularly important since becoming informed on the latest approaches and ideologies is an essential component of both professional preparation and continuing professional development of faculty professionals and administrators in higher education. Currently education practitioners struggle with finding time for professional development and ways to inform themselves of the latest research. This volume will help education practitioners keep abreast of the most important recent research. As college student populations and environments continually change so must the practices of the professionals who work with them. This volume highlights some of the most recent practices and perspectives in ethics and cultural competence for all college and university personnel. This volume is unique and valuable because other books have addressed culturally competent ethical practices for discrete professions within higher education no single work has a collection of writings about ethical and culturally competent practices for a variety of the professions in higher education. | The Ethics of Cultural Competence in Higher Education

GBP 82.99
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Deregulated Electricity Market The Smart Grid Perspective

Deregulated Electricity Market The Smart Grid Perspective

Energy demand will increase by 70% by the year of 2030 and with the continual day-by-day depletion of traditional energy sources there is a vast need to continue the development of dependable renewable energy sources that are locally available and that enhance energy generation efficiency. This important resource presents the topical issues of the deregulated electricity market focusing on the integration of renewable sources with engineering approaches. The volume identifies and explores the deregulated electricity markets and looks at different renewable generation techniques and their operation and control issues. It considers the various power quality issues with renewable energy generation interfaced with smart grids and their solution techniques. It also addresses the various integration challenges of energy storage systems and energy management of electric vehicles in the smart grid environment. Topics include methods for frequency angle and voltage monitoring in smart grids; load frequency and voltage control pricing; grid integration of wind energy generation systems; tracking and management techniques; performance analysis; and more. This volume is an important resource for scientists researchers students and academicians across the globe concerned with adopting and implementing novel research on smart power grids and renewable energy systems. | Deregulated Electricity Market The Smart Grid Perspective

GBP 139.00
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Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

In this new book an interdisciplinary and international team of experts provides an exploration of the emerging plasma science that is poised to make the plasma technology a reality in the manufacturing sector. The research presented here will stimulate new ideas methods and applications in the field of plasma science and nanotechnology. Plasma technology applications are being developed that could impact the global market for power electronics mineral and other fuel commodities. Currently plasma science is described as a revolutionary discipline in terms of its possible impact on industrial applications. It offers potential solutions to many problems using emerging techniques. In this book the authors provide a broad overview of recent trends in field plasma science and nanotechnology. Divided into several parts Plasma and Fusion Science: From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications explores some basic plasma applications and research space and atmospheric plasma nuclear fusion and laser plasma and industrial applications of plasma. A wide variety of cutting-edge topics are covered including:• basic plasma physics• computer modeling for plasma• exotic plasma (including dusty plasma)• industrial plasma applications• laser plasma• nuclear fusion technology• plasma diagnostics• plasma processing• pulsed power• space astrophysical plasma• plasma and nanotechnologyPointing to current and possible future developments in plasma science and technology the diverse research presented here will be valuable for researchers scientists industry professionals and others involved in the revolutionary field of plasma and fusion science. | Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

GBP 82.99
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Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research

Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research

This volume provides valuable insight into diverse topics related to mechanical engineering and presents state-of-the-art work on sustainable development being carried out throughout the world by budding researchers and scientists. Divided into three sections the volume covers machine design materials and manufacturing and thermal engineering. It presents innovative research work on machine design that is of relevance to such varied fields as the automotive industry agriculture and human anatomy. The second section addresses materials characterization an important tool in assessing proper materials for application-oriented jobs and emerging unconventional machining processes that are important in design engineering for new products and tools. The section on thermal engineering broadly covers the use of viable alternate fuels such as HHO biodiesel etc. with the objective of reducing the burden on petroleum reserves and the environment. | Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Development: State-of-the-Art Research

GBP 82.99
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Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new book presents a variety of important research on functional foods—foods that have another role related to disease prevention or health. The first section of the book includes chapters on the complicated relationships between nutrition physical and mental health and disease. Section two focuses on the connection between health science and food and presents a number of case studies on the possible uses of functional foods. The book discusses important methods for nutritional interventions in relation to diseases such as obesity and other prominent health concerns in modern society. Topics include: Nutrigenetics and metabolic diseases Nutrition intervention strategies to improve health Nutrition consumption timing around exercise sessions Nutritional therapies for mental disorders Health benefits of particular foods such as eggs milk cereal garlic cinnamon nuts blueberries etc. Mineral- and protein-enriched foods | Functional Foods The Connection Between Nutrition Health and Food Science

GBP 82.99
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