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Book SynopsisContaining over 30,000 wood names with their corresponding commercial, common, and vernacular names, this book was originally published in Germany in 1936 and has long been unavailable. It includes the species, family, and area or country of origin for each wood. But its greatest value lies in the quantity of common or local names for various timbers, a topic of growing concern as the export of native woods increases. Containing Spanish, French, German, and English vernacular names, this book is useful for commercial buyers as well as the hobbyist or wood collector.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in England in 1910, this story of a shepherd, Caleb Bawcombe, describes life in the south-central English county of Wiltshire before the turn of the 20th century. It is a charming picture of pastoral life that often seems idyllic and simple when viewed from the present. Caleb Bawcombe is a fictitious name thought to represent one James Lawes, and the town in the tale, Winterbourne Bishop, has been identified as the town of Martin. Friends, family, and acquaintances are interwoven in Caleb''s story, and the interaction between humanity and nature is highlighted, capturing life at that specific time and place.

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Book SynopsisBritain's first organic farm without animal slaughter or fossil fuels was established by a Krishna community on donated land. The farm now houses 50 cows and oxen, promoting sustainable and ethical living for future peace and prosperity.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive and expert guide to the seaweeds of New Zealand's coastal waters.Trade Review'Seaweed! It's awesome, and the proof is in the beautiful images collected in New Zealand Seaweeds … Over 150 genera and 250 key species are described, with each entry illustrated by underwater photographs as well as herbarium scans, microscopic photographs and reproductions of celebrated botanical artist Nancy Adams’ paintings' - Newsroom; full page illustrated review in May-June 2020 issue of NZ Geographic; author feature in Canvas, NZ Herald 28 March 2020; author feature in North & South, April 2020; author feature on RNZ Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan, 9 March 2020.Table of ContentsIntroduction 7 Green algae: Chlorophyta 21 Brown algae: Ochrophyta 55 Red algae: Rhodophyta 139 Acknowledgements 327 Glossary 328 Recommended reading 332 Image credits 334 Taxonomic index 339 Index 347

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Book SynopsisCaptures real material, plant and labour costs from the UK’s major live rail, civils and highways projects.Table of Contents1. General 2. Oncosts and Profit 3. Cost Indices and Location Factors 4. Resources 5. Approximate Estimating 6. Unit Costs – Civil Engineering Works 7. Unit Costs – Highway Works 8. Daywork 9. Professional Fees 10. Outputs 11. Useful Addresses for Further information 12. Tables and Memoranda

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Book SynopsisConsumer research in food science: history, objectives, ethics, and general principles.- The historical development of food systems and heritage.- Sensory and Multi-sited Ethnographic Methods for Consumer Research.- Consumer research through cookbooks and cooking shows: Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and Media Studies.- The analysis of images in consumer research.- A structural approach to social representations of food and beverages: some methods to scientifically study lay thinking.- Perception and representation: Sorting task and Projective mapping.- Measure of the verbal emotional responses triggered by food products.- Implicit methods of food wanting.- Methods for studying multisensory perception in consumer research.- Doing (consumer) research with children: what's new?.- Creativity.- Qualitative data analysis:  Challenges and opportunities for food researchers.- Consumer research in social media: guidelines an

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Book SynopsisHow will we meet rising energy demands? What are our options? Are there viable long-term solutions for the future? Learn the fundamental physical, chemical and materials science at the heart of renewable/non-renewable energy sources, future transportation systems, energy efficiency and energy storage. Whether you are a student taking an energy course or a newcomer to the field, this textbook will help you understand critical relationships between the environment, energy and sustainability. Leading experts provide comprehensive coverage of each topic, bringing together diverse subject matter by integrating theory with engaging insights. Each chapter includes helpful features to aid understanding, including a historical overview to provide context, suggested further reading and questions for discussion. Every subject is beautifully illustrated and brought to life with full color images and color-coded sections for easy browsing, making this a complete educational package. Fundamentals ofTrade Review'This book represents one of the most integrated texts on the topics of materials for energy and environmental sustainability. Written by leading experts, it represents the most comprehensive review of the state of the art for students, educators, scientists, economists, and policy makers interested in understanding the options provided by advanced materials for solving the global energy problems. [This] book helps integrate the diverse disciplines that will be needed to solve the very complex challenges.' JOM (Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society)'[This book] is a good example of simplicity, completeness and scientific rigor … [It] should be considered as a textbook in courses dedicated to renewable energies, as well as being a very good starting point as a complete and updated reference source for anyone involved in this field.' A. Terrasi, Università di Catania, Italy'Devotes … attention to the assessment of the many fundamental basic materials challenges that still exist … This text does an excellent job mapping out the many pathways that are currently under exploration.' ScienceTable of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I. Energy and the Environment: The Global Landscape: 1. A primer on climate change; 2. The global energy landscape and energy security; 3. Sustainability and energy conversions; 4. Energy cost of materials: materials for thin-film photovoltaics as an example; 5. Economics of materials; 6. Global energy flows; 7. Global materials flows; 8. Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration; Part II. Nonrenewable Energy Sources: 9. Petroleum and natural gas; 10. Advancing coal conversion technologies: materials challenges; 11. Oil shale and tar sands; 12. Unconventional energy sources: gas hydrates; 13. Nuclear energy: current and future schemes; 14. Nuclear non-proliferation; 15. Nuclear-waste management and disposal; 16. Material requirements for controlled nuclear fusion; Part III. Renewable Energy Sources: 17. Solar energy overview; 18. Direct solar energy conversion with photovoltaic devices; 19. Future concepts for photovoltaic energy conversion; 20. Concentrating and multijunction photovoltaics; 21. Concentrating solar thermal power; 22. Solar-thermoelectrics: direct solar thermal energy conversion; 23. Off-grid solar in the developing world; 24. Principles of photosynthesis; 25. Biofuels and biomaterials from microbes; 26. Biofuels from cellulosic biomass via aqueous processing; 27. Artificial photosynthesis for solar energy conversion; 28. Engineering natural photosynthesis; 29. Geothermal and ocean energy; 30. Wind energy; Part IV. Transportation: 31. Transportation: motor vehicles; 32. Transportation: aviation; 33. Transportation: shipping; 34. Transportation: fully autonomous vehicles; Part V. Energy Efficiency: 35. Lighting; 36. Energy efficient buildings; 37. Insulation science; 38. Industrial energy efficiency: a case study; 39. Green processing: catalysis; 40. Materials availability and recycling; 41. Life-cycle assessment; Part VI. Energy Storage, High-Penetration Renewables and Grid Stabilization: 42. Toward the smart grid: the US as a case study; 43. Consequences of high-penetration renewables; 44. Electrochemical energy storage: batteries and capacitors; 45. Mechanical energy storage: pumped hydro, CAES, flywheels; 46. Fuel cells; 47. Solar fuels; 48. Solar thermal routes to fuel; 49. Photoelectrochemistry and hybrid solar conversion; Summary; Appendix A. Thermodynamics; Appendix B. Electrochemistry; Appendix C. Units; Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten by the developers of Flash-OFDM, arguably the first commercially developed OFDMA-based mobile broadband system in the world, this book teaches OFDMA from first principles, enabling readers to apply theory to practice and understand mobile broadband as a whole.Trade Review'Li, Wu and Laroia's book fulfils a major need - an authoritative reference on OFDMA, which is the foundation for 4G cellular technology, and likely the dominant air interface technology for many years to come. The authors are renowned innovators and system engineers who among them pioneered the use of OFDM for cellular systems, and the book contains many crisp insights that no other team of authors could provide. The academic rigor of the book is also remarkable, particularly from practising system engineers. In fact, they have independently derived several cutting edge research results in order to make various technical points! A must-have book for any wireless system engineer's personal library.' Jeffrey Andrews, University of Texas, Austin'This is a must-read book for both students and engineers who are interested in learning about how the principles of OFDM can be used to design and control wireless networks. This self-contained book begins with a gentle introduction and basics of OFDMA systems, builds the material to advanced state-of-the-art techniques currently being used, and then looks ahead at the design of future wireless systems. A remarkable book written by the pioneers of Flash OFDM technologies.' Ness B. Shroff, Ohio State University'This is a very special book, written by industry pioneers of OFDMA technology, taking the unconventional and very timely system view. It provides a beautiful perspective of how important theoretical ideas and understanding of the needs of real world communications systems were harnessed to develop flash-OFDM from first principles. LTE has since adopted OFDMA technology as the converged global 4G standard. It presents in a unique way the principles, basics and advanced elements of wireless OFDMA technology, and also provides a future centric perspective of practical aspects of wireless communications. This three-part book offers insights for scholars, researchers and wireless industrial engineers, leaders and visionaries. In particular, [it] is beneficial for students, as they are exposed to more than standard theoretical perspectives … This book is a pleasure to read.' Shlomo Shamai, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology'This book provides a thoroughly researched holistic viewpoint of wireless communications using OFDMA technology. The authors' perspective on the relationship between theory and practice illustrated through the use of practical examples makes the book unique. I expect the book to be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the area of wireless networks.' R. Srikant, Fredric G. and Elizabeth H. Nearing Endowed Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign'System design involves taking a holistic view of all the aspects and angles involved - this is a particularly tough challenge in cellular wireless system which involves widely disparate aspects such as unreliability of physical wireless medium, arbitrating the shared wireless medium among many users, infrastructure management (base stations and sectorization) and interface with external networks such as the internet. Flash-OFDM personifies the philosophy of system design, and this book, coming from pioneers of the technology, is a must read for anyone interested in a system view of the entire cellular system as well as anyone interested in understanding the process of system design.' Pramod Viswanath, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign'Most texts in communications focus either on theory or on detailed description of standards. This unique book takes cutting-edge theory and shows how it can be applied to real-world systems. An invaluable guide on the bridge from theory to practice, written by some of the best system engineers in the field.' David Tse, University of California, BerkeleyTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Elements of OFDMA; 3. System design principles; 4. Mitigation and exploitation of multipath fading; 5. Intra-cell user multiplexing; 6. Inter-cell interference management; 7. Use of multiple antennas; 8. Scheduling; 9. Handoff in IP-based network architecture; 10. Beyond conventional cellular framework; Appendices: A. Overview of system operations; B. Brief review of channel capacity; C. OFDM point-to-point communications.

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Book SynopsisThis detailed and up-to-date guide to modern MOS structures describes important tools, cutting-edge models, novel phenomena and current challenges in measuring and improving the control of future MOS systems for transistor channels. Building up from basic electrostatics, it introduces the ideal MOS system, physical and electrical properties of high-k oxides, their dielectric constants, and energy offsets to semiconductors and metals, before moving on to electrical and physical characterization methods for high-k dielectric materials. Finally, real MOS systems are introduced: high-k dielectrics and interlayers, the influence of phonon dynamics, interface states and bulk traps, effective metal work functions, gate leakage phenomena and high mobility channel materials. Abstract concepts are supported by practical examples and critical comparison, encouraging an intuitive understanding of the principles at work, and presented alongside recent theoretical and experimental results, making thTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Basic properties of the MOS system; 3. Basic properties of the gate stack; 4. Electron states at MOS interfaces; 5. Carrier capture at bulk oxide traps; 6. Electrical characterization by Fermi-probe technique; 7. Electrical characterization by thermal action; 8. Characterization of oxide/silicon energy band alignment: internal photoemission and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; 9. Electron spin resonance; 10. MOS systems with silicon dioxide dielectrics; 11. MOS systems with high-k dielectrics; 12. Gate metals and effective work function; 13. Transmission probabilities and current leakage in gate oxides; 14. MOS systems on high-mobility channel materials.

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Book SynopsisEssential for understanding how the positions and movements of objects can be measured and used for real-world applications, this guide describes a range of different locating and positioning technologies in terms of features, functions and performance, showing how benefits in specific applications can be realised through smart combinations of technology.Table of Contents1. Introduction to location; 2. Coordinate systems; 3. Satellite positioning (GNSS); 4. Radiolocation technologies; 5. Inertial navigation; 6. Other techniques and hybrid systems; 7. Techniques and performance; 8. When things go wrong; 9. Location based services and applications; 10. A brief look at the future.

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Book SynopsisThe widespread and increasing use of carbon nanotubes in scientific and engineering research and their incorporation into manufactured goods has urged an assessment of the risks and hazards associated with exposure to them. The field of nanotoxicology studies the toxicology of nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes and has become a major growth area aimed towards risk assessment of nanoparticles. Compiled by a team of leading experts at the forefront of research, this is the first book dedicated to the toxicology of carbon nanotubes. It provides state-of-the-science information on how and why they are so potentially dangerous if breathed in, including their similarities to asbestos. The book examines various aspects of carbon nanotubes, from their manufacture and aerodynamic behaviour to their effects at molecular level in the lungs. It is invaluable to the many groups involved with research in this area, as well as to regulators and risk assessors.Trade Review"The authors provide state-of-the-science information on how and why carbon nanotubes are potentially dangerous if inhaled, and elaborate on their similarities to asbestos. As such, the book should be instructive to scientists and organizations involved with research in this area, as well as to regulators and risk assessors." American Institute of Chemical EngineersTable of Contents1. Carbon nanotube structure, synthesis and applications C. Singh and W. Song; 2. The aerodynamic behaviour and pulmonary deposition of carbon nanotubes A. Buckley, R. Smith and R Maynard; 3. Utilising the concept of the biologically effective dose to define the particle and fibre hazards of carbon nanotubes K. Donaldson, R. Duffin, F. Murphy and C. Poland; 4. CNT, biopersistence and the fibre paradigm D. Warheit and M. DeLorme; 5. Length-dependent retention of fibres in the pleural space C. Poland, F. Murphy and K. Donaldson; 6. Experimental carcinogenicity of carbon nanotubes in the context of other fibres K. Unfried; 7. Fate and effects of carbon nanotubes following inhalation J. Ryman-Rasmussen, M. Andersen and J. Bonner; 8. Responses to pulmonary exposure to carbon nanotubes V. Castranova and R. Mercer; 9. Genotoxicity of carbon nanotubes R. Schins, C. Albrecht, K. Gerloff and D. van Berlo; 10. Carbon nanotube-cellular interactions; macrophages, epithelial and mesothelial cells V. Stone, M. Boyles, A. Kermanizadeh, J. Varet and H. Johnston; 11. Systemic health effects of carbon nanotubes following inhalation J. McDonald; 12. Dosimetry and metrology of carbon nanotubes L. Tran, L. MacCalman and R. Aitken; Index.

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Book SynopsisAn original comprehensive guide on computational nanomechanics discussing basic concepts and implications in areas such as computational physics, materials, mechanics and engineering as well as several other interdisciplinary avenues. This book makes the underlying theory accessible to readers without specialised training or extensive background in quantum physics, statistical mechanics, or theoretical chemistry. It combines a careful treatment of theoretical concepts with a detailed tutorial on computer software and computing implementation, including multiscale simulation and computational statistical theory. Multidisciplinary perspectives are provided, yielding a true insight on the applications of computational nanomechanics across diverse engineering fields. The book can serve as a practical guide with step-by-step discussion of coding, example problems and case studies. This book will be essential reading for students new to the subject, as well as an excellent reference for graTable of ContentsPreface; ParT I. FIRST PRINCIPLE CALCULATIONS: 1. A short primer on quantum mechanics; 2. Density functional theory; 3. Quantum stress; 4. An introduction to VSAP; PART II. STATISTICAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS: 5. Fundamentals of statistical mechanics; 6. Fundamentals of molecular dynamics; 7. Molecular dynamics time integration techniques; 8. Temperature control in MD simulations; 9. Andersen-Parrinello-Rahman molecular dynamics; 10. Introduction to LAMMPS; 11. Monte carlo methods; 12. Langevin equations and dissipative particle; 13. Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics; Part III. MULTISCALE MODELING AND SIMULATION: 14. Virial theoreum and virial stress; 15. Cauchy-born rile and multiscale methods; 16. Statistical theory of cauchy continuum; 17. Multiscale method (I): multiscale micromorhpic molecular dynamics; 18. Multiscale methods (II) multiscale finite element methods; Appendix A; Bibliography; Author index, Subject index.

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Book SynopsisSelf-sufficient and user-friendly, this book provides a complete introduction to the anisotropic elasticity theory necessary to model a wide range of crystal defects. Assuming little prior knowledge of the subject, the reader is first walked through the required basic mathematical techniques and methods. This is followed by treatments of point, line, planar and volume type defects such as vacancies, dislocations, grain boundaries, inhomogeneities and inclusions. Included are analyses of their elastic fields, interactions with imposed stresses and image stresses, and interactions with other defects, all employing the basic methods introduced earlier. This step by step approach, aided by numerous exercises with solutions provided, strengthens the reader''s understanding of the principles involved, extending it well beyond the immediate scope of the book. As the first comprehensive review of anisotropic elasticity theory for crystal defects, this text is ideal for both graduate students aTrade Review'This is a very nice, self-contained and inclusive book. It should provide a foundation for the anisotropic elastic theory of defects and their interactions for years to come.' John Hirth, Ohio State University'This is a wonderful book on the elastic foundations of point, line and surface defects in crystals. It is well written by a master experimental and theoretical craftsman who has spent a long professional life in this field. The mathematical coverage of crystal defects and their interactions unfolds in classic style.' Johannes Weertman, Northwestern University'… provides a detailed and comprehensive presentation of the elasticity theory of crystal defects in full anisotropic form … a full understanding of the ranges of applicability of mechanisms often necessitates the use of anisotropic elasticity employing advanced mathematical methodology. Such methodology is presently available only in scattered journal publications going back many years or in special treatises using advanced mathematical language of a large variety of forms and often involve[s] frustrating statements of 'it can be shown that'. In his book Balluffi provides detailed and compassionate developments, that skip little detail, permitting the reader to obtain a rare and penetrating view into complex methodology with a uniform mathematical language that is familiar to most advanced students and professionals … a standard reference for years to come [for] physicists, materials scientists and practitioners in applied mechanics.' Ali Argon, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Basic linear elasticity; 3. Methods; 4. Green's functions for unit point force; 5. Interactions between defects and stress; 6. Inclusions in infinite homogeneous regions; 7. Interactions between inclusions and imposed stresses; 8. Inclusions in finite homogeneous regions – image stresses; 9. Inhomogeneities; 10. Point defects in infinite homogeneous regions; 11. Interactions between point defects and stresses; 12. Dislocations in infinite homogeneous regions; 13. Interactions between dislocations and stresses; 14. Interfaces; 15. Interactions between interfaces and stresses; 16. Interactions between defects; Appendices; Index.

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Book SynopsisCovering all aspects of microgrid design, including formation, integration, planning, composition and operation, this self-contained resource is ideal for graduate students and professionals in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering and materials science.Trade Review'This book brings together all the important design, operation, and control challenges for microgrids and shows why they are vital to the future power grid. It is a comprehensive, timely, and thorough treatment that offers a textbook for advanced students or a learning manual for industry practitioners seeking broad coverage of microgrids. An excellent first book on the subject for those engaged in emerging energy systems.' Philip Krein, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign'Looking to the future of dispersed control implemented in localized power systems with diverse resources, architectures, and management, this book circulates correctly around the expanding capabilities and falling costs of power electronics. It comprehensively lays out techniques for conducting the key reliability, resiliency, and related economic analyses, neatly introduces the major generation and storage technologies, and finally tackles the challenges of system integration, control, and interconnection.' Chris Marnay, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryTable of ContentsPart I. Motivation: 1. Introduction; 2. Component reliability and system availability; 3. Economics; Part II. Technologies: 4. Power electronic interfaces; 5. Power generation sources; 6. Energy storage; Part III. Integration: 7. System architecture; 8. Operation and control; 9. Grid interaction; 10. Applications; 11. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisThe first introductory book on the subject, this book will provide a complete grounding to this pioneering field for students and professionals across biomedical engineering, biology and medicine. It features a comprehensive overview of original work in this revolutionary field. Topics discussed include drug delivery, cell-material interaction and gene therapy, accompanied by real-world examples and over 100 illustrations. The book teaches readers how to design and test their own nanomedical systems for real-world applications in biomedical engineering, medicine and pharmacy. Presenting a thorough discussion of the science and engineering of nanomedicine, it discusses vital environmental, social and ethical impacts of this revolutionary technology. Including over 200 thought-provoking study questions, allowing the reader to self-assess their understanding, this book is a rich source of information that will be of interest and importance in nanomedicine.Table of Contents1. The need for new perspectives in medicine; 2. Nanomedicine: Single-cell medicine; 3. Targeted drug delivery; 4. Drug delivery cell entry mechanisms; 5. Nanomaterial cores for non-invasive imaging; 6. Attaching biomolecules to nanoparticles; 7. Characterizing nanoparticles; 8. Nanomedicine drug dosing; 9. Nanodelivery of therapeutic genes; 10. Assessing nanomedical therapies at the single-cell level; 11. Nanotoxicity at the single-cell level; 12. Designing nanodelivery systems for in-vivo use; 13. Designing and testing nanomedical devices; 14. Quality assurance and regulatory issues of nanomedicine for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Book SynopsisThis cohesive treatment of cognitive radio and networking technology integrates information and decision theory to provide insight into relationships throughout all layers of networks and across all wireless applications. It encompasses conventional considerations of spectrum and waveform selection and covers topology determination, routing policies, content positioning and future hybrid architectures that fully integrate wireless and wired services. Emerging flexibility in spectrum regulation and the imminent adoption of spectrum-sharing policies make this topic of immediate relevance both to the research community and to the commercial wireless community. Features specific examples of decision-making structures and criteria required to extend network density and scaling to unprecedented levels Integrates sensing, control plane and content operations into a single cohesive structure Provides simpler and more powerful models of network operation Presents a unique approach to decisTrade Review'This is an extremely important text that comes at a critical time in the evolution of our understanding of both the characteristics of the spectrum need and the means by which this increasingly urgent need can be satisfied. [Marshall] has been one of the long term leaders in the development of the framework for dynamic spectrum access networks and cognitive radio technology, giving him a historic as well as current perspective on the challenges. The insights in this book should be of enormous value to students, active researchers, wireless systems developers, and regulatory and policy leaders.' Dennis A. Roberson, Illinois Institute of Technology'… highly original and brilliantly insightful. Preston Marshall has examined cognitive technologies under three essential key headings - scalability, density and decision-making. In doing this he unlocks the power of cognitive technologies and builds a realisable and compelling vision for communication networks of the future. Every section … is full of new ideas and insights that could only be written by someone who has been a leader in this field and has a handle on the bigger picture as well as a deep understanding of the technical details. This book is so far removed from the myriad of books that simple relate information to the reader. It is packed full of ideas, opinions and most crucially supporting evidence … a breath of fresh air … essential reading for someone who has any interest in how the challenges for communication systems of the future will be met.' Linda Doyle, University of Dublin'… a refreshing take … I strongly recommend this book to both scholars and experts in the field, and I am convinced that it will be frequently used as reference material for all interested in the future potential of cognitive wireless networks.' Shaunak Joshi, IEEE Communications MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Overview: 1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical foundations; 3. Future wireless operation, environments and dynamic spectrum access; 4. Fundamental challenges in cognitive radio and wireless systems; Part II. Generalized Environmental Characterization: 5. The spectrum and channel environment; 6. Propagation modeling, characterization and control; 7. The connectivity environment; 8. The information and content environment; Part III. System Performance of Cognitive Wireless Systems: 9. Network scaling; 10. Network physical density limitations; 11. Network sensing and exchange information effectiveness; 12. Content access information effectiveness; 13. Minimizing nonlinear circuit effects; Part IV. Integrated Analysis and Decision-Making: 14. Awareness structure for cognitive wireless systems; 15. Instantiating and updating beliefs across wireless networks; 16. Decision-making structure for cognitive wireless systems; Part V. Summary: 17. Further research needs in cognitive wireless networks; Appendix A. Terms and acronyms; Appendix B. Symbols; Appendix C. Mathematica and MATLAB routines.

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Book SynopsisThis detailed, up-to-date introduction to heterogeneous cellular networking introduces its characteristic features, the technology underpinning it and the issues surrounding its use. Comprehensive and in-depth coverage of core topics catalogue the most advanced, innovative technologies used in designing and deploying heterogeneous cellular networks, including system-level simulation and evaluation, self-organisation, range expansion, cooperative relaying, network MIMO, network coding and cognitive radio. Practical design considerations and engineering tradeoffs are also discussed in detail, including handover management, energy efficiency and interference management techniques. A range of real-world case studies, provided by industrial partners, illustrate the latest trends in heterogeneous cellular networks development. Written by leading figures from industry and academia, this is an invaluable resource for all researchers and practitioners working in the field of mobile communications.Table of Contents1. Introduction Xiaoli Chu, David López-Pérez, Fredrik Gunnarsson and Yang Yang; 2. Radio propagation modeling Zhihua Lai, Guillaume Villemaud, Meiling Luo and Jie Zhang; 3. System-level simulation and evaluation models David López-Pérez and Mats Folke; 4. Access mechanisms Vikram Chandrasekhar, Tony Ekpenyong and Ralf Bendlin; 5. Interference modeling and spectrum allocation in two-tier networks Tony Q. S. Quek and Marios Kountouris; 6. Self-organization Fredrik Gunnarsson; 7. Dynamic interference management Ismail Güvenç, Fredrik Gunnarsson and David López-Pérez; 8. Uncoordinated femtocell deployments David López-Pérez, Xiaoli Chu and Holger Claussen; 9. Mobility and handover management Huaxia Chen, Shengyao Jin, Honglin Hu, Yang Yang, David López-Pérez, Ismail Guvenc and Xiaoli Chu; 10. Cooperative relaying Jing Xu, Jiang Wang and Ting Zhou; 11. Network MIMO techniques Gan Zheng, Yongming Huang and Kai-Kit Wong; 12. Network coding Haishi Ning and Cong Ling; 13. Cognitive radio Miguel López Benitez; 14. Energy-efficient architectures and techniques Weisi Guo, Min Chen and Athanasios V. Vasilakos.

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Book SynopsisThis Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the Trade Review'The IPCC has provided us with a well-researched, carefully-presented assessment of the costs, risks and opportunities of renewable energy sources. It provides a systematic analysis and scientific assessment of the current knowledge about one of the most promising options to cut emissions of greenhouse gases and to mitigate climate change.' Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, London School of Economics and Political Science'The mitigation of climate change is one of the major challenges of the 21st century. The transition of our global energy system to one that supports a high share of renewable energy could be an integral part of humankind's answer to this challenge. This report provides important groundwork for such a transition.' Hartmut Graßl, Former Director of the World Climate Research Programme, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology'This report is a comprehensive and authoritative contribution to the debate about whether renewable energy can solve the climate problem in an economically attractive fashion. It's a blueprint for further development of the renewables sector and sets out clearly its role in climate change mitigation.' Geoffrey Heal, Columbia Business School, Columbia University'Renewable energy resources and the technologies to expand their use provide the key energy source to address multiple challenges of national and global sustainability for all. This report is invaluable for the 21st Century.' Thomas B. Johansson, Lund University, Sweden'Renewable energy can drive global sustainable development. This Special Report comes at the right time and offers insights and guidance to strongly facilitate the change of our industrial metabolism.' Klaus Töpfer, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Potsdam'There may be a number of ways to achieve a low-carbon economy, but no pathway has been as thoroughly and comprehensively explored as the range of possible contributions of renewable energy sources towards achieving that goal contained in this IPCC Special Report.' John P. Weyant, Stanford UniversityTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; Summary for policymakers; Technical summary; 1. Renewable energy and climate change; 2. Bioenergy; 3. Direct solar energy; 4. Geothermal energy; 5. Hydropower; 6. Ocean energy; 7. Wind energy; 8. Integration of renewable energy into present and future energy systems; 9. Renewable energy in the context of sustainable development; 10. Mitigation potential and costs; 11. Policy, financing and implementation; Annex I. Glossary and acronyms; Annex II. Methodology; Annex III. Recent renewable energy cost and performance parameters; Annex IV. Contributors to the IPCC Special Report; Annex V. Reviewers of the IPCC Special Report; Annex VI. Permissions to publish.

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Book SynopsisThis book is focused primarily on polymer nanocomposites, based on the author''s research experience as well as open literature. The environmental health and safety aspects of nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites, risk assessment and safety standards, and fire toxicity of polymer nanocomposites, are studied. In the final chapter, a brief overview of opportunities, trends, and challenges of polymer nanocomposites are included. Throughout the book, the theme is developed that polymer nanocomposites are a whole family of polymeric materials whose properties are capable of being tailored to meet specific applications. This volume serves as a general introduction to students and researchers just entering the field and to scholars from other subfields seeking information.Table of ContentsPart I. Fundamentals, Processing, and Characterization: 1. Introduction to nanotechnology; 2. An overview of nanomaterials; 3. Basics of polymer matrices and composites; 4. Selecting resin matrix and nanomaterials for applications; 5. Processing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites; 6. Structure and properties characterization; Part II. Multifunctional Properties and Applications: 7. Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites; 8. Thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites; 9. Flammability properties of polymer nanocomposites; 10. Ablation properties of polymer nanocomposites; 11. Electrical properties of polymer nanocomposites; 12. Optical properties of polymer nanocomposites; 13. Other enhanced properties of polymer nanocomposites; Part III. Concerns and Outlook: 14. Nanotechnology environmental and health impacts for nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites; 15. Opportunities, trends, and challenges for polymer nanocomposites.

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Book SynopsisLearn to assess electromigration reliability and design more resilient chips in this comprehensive and practical resource. Beginning with fundamental physics and building to advanced methodologies, this book enables the reader to develop highly reliable on-chip wiring stacks and power grids. Through a detailed review on the role of microstructure, interfaces and processing on electromigration reliability, as well as characterisation, testing and analysis, the book follows the development of on-chip interconnects from microscale to nanoscale. Practical modeling methodologies for statistical analysis, from simple 1D approximation to complex 3D description, can be used for step-by-step development of reliable on-chip wiring stacks and industrial-grade power/ground grids. This is an ideal resource for materials scientists and reliability and chip design engineers.Table of Contents1. Introduction to electromigration; 2. Fundamentals of electromigration; 3. Thermal stress characteristics and stress induced void formation in aluminium and copper interconnects; 4. Stress evolution and damage formation in confined metal lines under electric stressing; 5. Electromigration in Cu interconnect structures; 6. Scaling effects on microstructure and resistivity of Cu and Co nanointerconnects; Analysis of electromigration induced stress evolution and voiding in Cu damascene lines with microstructure; 8. Massive scale statistical studies for electromigration; 9. Assessment of electromigration damage in large on-chip power grids. Index.

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Book SynopsisAs global pressure on water resources intensifies, it is essential that scientists understand the role that water plays in the development of crops and how such knowledge can be applied to improve water productivity. Linking crop physiology, agronomy and irrigation practices, this book focuses on eleven key fruit crops upon which millions of people in the tropics and subtropics depend for their livelihoods (avocado, cashew, Citrus spp., date palm, lychee, macadamia, mango, olive, papaya, passion fruit and pineapple). Each chapter reviews international irrigation research on an individual fruit crop, identifying opportunities for improving the effectiveness of water allocation and encouraging readers to link scientific knowledge with practical applications. Clearly written and well illustrated, this is an ideal resource for engineers, agronomists and researchers concerned with how the productivity of irrigated agriculture can be improved, in the context of climate change, and the need fTrade Review'This book is a scholarly work that will be used by researchers, academics and students alike. It presents a concise synthesis of the most up to date published information, supported by field observations from experienced practitioners as a guide to the irrigation needs of the Species covered. It shows the way forward in research needs and areas where practitioners need to be aware of likely issues and discrepancies that need to be addressed. The book is easy to read and is highly recommended to irrigation practitioners, agronomists and horticulturists. I commend Emeritus Professor Carr on this work.' Wayne M. Hancock, Southern Cross University, Australia'Water will be critically importance in the future of food production, food security and economic development during the remainder of the 21st century. With agriculture and horticulture requiring increasing volumes of water science must provide information for farmers to irrigate their fruit crops effectively and efficiently. Professor Carr has written an excellent, easy to read, topical book that provides in depth information on water and irrigation requirements for eleven commercially important tropical or subtropical fruit crops. This text provides vital information from a range of sources; each chapter deals with water use and productivity of marketable products, indicates further research needs and ends with a critical summary of information on each crop. A perceptive and thoughtful final synthesis chapter highlights future challenges, advocating the need for integrative and holistic research linking plant physiology and commercial management. This book should be essential reading for students, researchers and consultants in fruit production.' Errol W. Hewett, Massey University, New Zealand'The world food increase due to population increase, require similar increase in irrigation water, especially in dry countries where water resources are limited, therefore, there is a need to examine crop agronomic aspects to find the most effective methods to maximize crop production. This book will serve the above aim. The book will enrich the scientific community with a valuable source on fruit crops focusing on their agronomic aspects. I am confident that this book will be a valuable reference to professional agricultural scientists and researchers working in the field of agronomy, farm water management and extension. The book is also a valuable contribution for Agronomy students for its simple language. I know the author has a long and a wide field and research experience coupled with excellent scientific background. I hope this book will be well received by all groups and individuals in the agronomy and in agriculture circles.' Ahmed I. Alamoud, King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaTable of ContentsForeword Elias Fereres; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Avocado; 3. Cashew; 4. Citrus; 5. Date palm; 6. Lychee; 7. Macadamia; 8. Mango; 9. Olive; 10. Papaya; 11. Passion fruit; 12. Pineapple; 13. Synthesis; Further reading; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisGet up to speed with the fundamentals of electronic sensor design with this comprehensive guide, and discover powerful techniques to reduce the overall design timeline for your specific applications. Includes a step-by-step introduction to a generalized information-centric approach for designing electronic sensors, demonstrating universally applicable practical approaches to speed up the design process. Features detailed coverage of all the tools necessary for effective characterization and organization of the design process, improving overall process efficiency. Provides a coherent and rigorous theoretical framework for understanding the fundamentals of sensor design, to encourage an intuitive understanding of sensor design requirements. Emphasising an integrated interdisciplinary approach throughout, this is an essential tool for professional engineers and graduate students keen to improve their understanding of cutting-edge electronic sensor design.Table of ContentsPart I. Fundamentals; 1. Introduction; 2. Sensors Modeling and Characterization; 3. Sensor Design Optimization and Tradeoffs; 4. Overview of Mathematical Tools; 5. Compressive Sensing; Part II. Noise and Electronic Interfaces; 6. The Origin of Noise; 7. Noise in Electronic Devices and Circuits; 8. Detection Techniques; Part III. Selected Topics on Physics of Transduction; 9. Selected Topics on Photon Transduction; 10. Selected Topics on Ionic-Electronic Transduction; 11. Selected Topics on Mechanical and Thermal Transduction; Part IV. Problems and Solutions; 12. Problems and Solutions.

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