Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Books
OUP Oxford Heat Transfer
Book SynopsisThis concise text contains the essential material covered in much longer texts, making it easier for students to understand the key principles. There are chapters on conduction, forced convection, natural convection and radiation. These are integrated in examples which need more than one aspect of heat transfer for solution.Table of ContentsNomenclature ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Conduction ; 3. Forced Convection ; 4. Natural Convection ; 5. Radiation ; Appendix - Properties of air and water. Error function
£27.99
Clarendon Press Paste Flow and Extrusion
Book SynopsisFormation of products by paste flow and extrusion occurs in a multitude of industries including the manufacture of a broad range of ceramics, foods and pharmaceuticals. This unique text is the first to demonstrate, to suppliers and users of paste flow equipment, a scientific means of approaching design and operation. It will be indispensable in developing new products and processes in addition to enhancing existing ones. All types of equipment are considered and particular emphasis is given to paste characterization and die design. Based on 25 years'' indusrial experience and research work, the text blends theory and practice, with emphasis on the practical applications, for anyone with a background in engineering or science.Trade ReviewThis is an attractive book that is easy to read ... They have captured both the practice and the principles in a way that will lead a newcomer past the usual barriers to entry, and will refresh the experienced with a broader perspective ... This book brings a rational and simplifying approach, and will be welcomed by teachers and practitioners alike. The Chemical Engineering Journal, 55 (1994) 97 - 100Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Paste extrusion and other processes ; 2. Types of extruder ; 3. Fundamentals of paste flow ; 4. Laboratory evaluation methods ; 5. Paste formulation ; 6. Flow defects and phase migration ; 7. Die design and construction ; 8. Screw extruders ; 9. An overview ; 10. Worked example
£92.15
Clarendon Press Methods in Theoretical Quantum Optics
Book SynopsisThis book is aimed at those readers who already have some knowledge of mathematical methods and have also been introduced to the basic ideas of quantum optics. It should be attractive to students who have already explored one of the more introductory texts such as Loudon''s The quantum theory of light (2/e, 1983, OUP) and are seeking to acquire the mathematical skills used in real problems. This book is not primarily about the physics of quantum optics but rather presents the mathematical methods widely used by workers in this field. There is no comparable book which covers either the range or the depth of mathematical techniques.Trade Review... the authors are well-known for their work on topics, such as the quantum-phase operator and quasi-probability distribution so theory PhD students will be able to learn these subjects direct from the horse's mouth. The authors have [] included, for pedagogic purposes, extra detail of the mathematical workings that a PhD student would not be able find in the research literature. * New Scientist, 6 June 1998 *The reader will find here a very clear presentation of material not readily found elsewhere. Postgraduate students of quantum optics will find this work to be of the greatest utility... Care has been taken to present quite difficult topics in the simplest and most straightforward way; and yet the treatment is concise and focused... Experienced researchers will find that this text is a most convenient handbook of techniques, and will want it close to their elbow. * Contemporary Physics, 1998, vol. 39, no. 4 *Table of Contents1. Foundations ; 2. Coherent interactions ; 3. Operators and states ; 4. Quantum statistics of fields ; 5. Dissipative processes ; 6. Dressed states ; Appendices ; Selected bibliography ; Index
£157.50
Clarendon Press An Introduction to Ultrasonic Motors 28 Monographs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Book SynopsisAn account of ultrasonic motors - a new type of electric motor which employs the piezo-electric effect to give the motive power (rather than electromagnetic interactions in conventional motors). One of the authors, Sashido, is the inventor of the ultrasonic motor.Table of Contents1. What is an ultrasonic motor? ; 2. Theoretical treatment of component elements ; 3. The Piezoelectric element and vibrator ; 4. Theory and experiments on the wedge-type motor ; 5. Theory of the ultrasonic wave motor ; 6. Equivalent-circuit analysis for the travelling-wave motor ; 7. Design, assembly and testing of a prototype ultrasonic motor ; 8. Comparison with electromagnetic motors ; Autobiographical notes (Toshiiku Sashida) ; Index
£105.75
Oxford University Press, USA Engineering Rheology 52 Oxford Engineering Science Series
Book SynopsisMany diverse materials, from man-made plastics to slurry, behave in ways that cannot be predicted using straightforward 'classical' equations. This book seeks to describe and quantify these behaviours for use in industry. There is an emphasis on the practical solution of problems using computer methods, and on the correlation between theory and experimental work.
£132.75
Oxford University Press Chemical Reaction Engineering A First Course 49
Book SynopsisServing as a course in chemical reaction engineering, one of the main sections of a chemical engineering degree usually taught in the second year, this work includes multiple reactions and non-isothermal reactions and, temperature dependence of reaction rates leading to a discussion of non-ideal (real) reactors.Trade ReviewThe text is illustrated throughout by worked examples which all students will appreciate. * Aslib Book Guide, vol. 63, no. 2, Feb 98 *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Materials balance for chemical reactors ; 3. Calculation of reactor volume and residence time ; 4. Multiple reactions ; 5. The energy balance and temperature effects ; 6. Non-ideal reactors ; Further reading ; Solutions ; Nomenclature ; Index
£26.59
Oxford University Press ManyBody Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics
Book SynopsisThe book is an introduction to quantum field theory applied to condensed matter physics. The topics cover modern applications in electron systems and electronic properties of mesoscopic systems and nanosystems. The textbook is developed for a graduate or advanced undergraduate course with exercises which aim at giving students the ability to confront real problems.Trade Review... well-designed for its target audience, [...] a well-written manuscript with a good selection of topics. * Derek Lee, Imperial College London *Table of Contents1. First and second quantization ; 2. The electron gas ; 3. Phonons: coupling to electrons ; 4. Mean field theory ; 5. Time evolution pictures ; 6. Linear response theory ; 7. Transport in mesoscopic systems ; 8. Green's functions ; 9. Equation of motion theory ; 10. Transport in interacting mesoscopic systems ; 11. Imaginary time Green's functions ; 12. Feynman diagrams and external potentials ; 13. Feynman diagrams and pair interactions ; 14. The interacting electron gas ; 15. Fermi liquid theory ; 16. Impurity scattering and conductivity ; 17. Green's functions and phonons ; 18. Superconductivity ; 19. 1D electron gases and Luttinger liquids ; A. Fourier transformations ; B. Exercises ; C. Index
£80.75
Oxford University Press Crystal Structure Refinement
Book SynopsisCrystal Structure Refinement is a mixture of textbook and tutorial. As A Crystallographers Guide to SHELXL it covers advanced aspects of practical crystal structure refinement, which have not been much addressed by textbooks so far. After an introduction to SHELXL in the first chapter, a brief survey of crystal structure refinement is provided. Chapters three and higher address the various aspects of structure refinement, from the treatment of hydrogen atoms to the assignment of atom types, to disorder, to non-crystallographic symmetry and twinning. One chapter is dedicated to the refinement of macromolecular structures and two short chapters deal with structure validation (one for small molecule structures and one for macromolecules). In each of the chapters the book gives refinement examples, based on the program SHELXL, describing every problem in detail. It comes with a CD-ROM with all files necessary to reproduce the refinements.Trade Review`A key purchase for a wide population of scientists engaged in crystal structure determination...The depth of coverage of important topics such as twinning and disorder will be very valuable to structural scientists, and will provide information and an approach that is not currently available. ' Alexander J. Blake, University of Nottingham`A high quality text. ' David J. Watkin, University of OxfordTable of Contents1. SHELXL ; 2. Crystal Structure Refinement ; 3. Hydrogen Atoms ; 4. Atom Type Assignment ; 5. Disorder ; 6. Pseudo Symmetry ; 7. Twinning ; 8. Artefacts ; 9. Structure Validation ; 10. Protein Refinement with SHELXL ; 11. Protein Structure (Cross) Validation ; 12. General Remarks
£99.00
Oxford University Press Stepping Motors And Their Microprocessor Controls 34 Monographs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Book SynopsisFrom reviews of the first edition:-.... quality and qulaity of illustrations is noteworthy... a comprehensive and thought provoking summary of stepping motor technology. Times Higher Education Supplement.A general textbook on the use of stepping motors ... a comprehensive guide to the subject. Electronics and Power.Whenever repeated stop-start or incremental controlled motions are encountered, there are apllications for stepping motors. Their basic design and constructure make them enimently suitable for digital (microprocessor) control and they are consequently found in computer hardware- disk drives, printers, etc, in clocks, in numerically controlled machine books, and in domestic appliances.In this successful textbook, the authors take a practical approach to stepping motors, using many informative diagrams to explain their working principles, construction details, electronic controls, applications, and methods of maufacutre.Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Introduction and historical survey ; 2. Outline of modern stepping motors ; 3. Theory of electromagnetics and stepping motors ; 4. Fundamental theory of the dynamics of stepping motors ; 5. Drive system and circuitry for open-loop control of stepping motors ; 6. Torque characteristics and pulse intervals - measurement and use in system design ; 7. Closed-loop control of stepping motors ; 8. Application of stepping motors ; 9. Manufacture of stepping motors ; Index
£97.00
Clarendon Press Elementary Fluid Dynamics
This textbook provides a clear and concise introduction to both theory and application of fluid dynamics. It has a wide scope, frequent references to experiments, and numerous exercises (with hints and answers).
£74.10
Clarendon Press Sampling Theory in Fourier and Signal Analysis Volume 1 Foundations Oxford Science Publications
Book SynopsisThis monograph explores the equivalence of signal functions with their sets of values taken at discrete points. Beginning with an introduction to the main ideas, and background material on Fourier analysis and Hilbert spaces and their bases, it covers a wide variety of topics.Trade Review...the text is written by use of LATEX and its beautiful graphics reveal the power and the advantages of this system. * Zentralblatt fuer Mathematik 827/97 *Table of Contents1. An introduction to sampling theory ; 1.1 General introduction ; 1.2 Introduction - continued ; 1.3 The seventeenth to the mid twentieth century - a brief review ; 1.4 Interpolation and sampling from the seventeenth century to the mid twentieth century - a brief review ; 1.5 Introduction - concluding remarks ; 2. Background in Fourier analysis ; 2.1 The Fourier Series ; 2.2 The Fourier transform ; 2.3 Poisson's summation formula ; 2.4 Tempered distributions - some basic facts ; 3. Hilbert spaces, bases and frames ; 3.1 Bases for Banach and Hilbert spaces ; 3.2 Riesz bases and unconditional bases ; 3.3 Frames ; 3.4 Reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces ; 3.5 Direct sums of Hilbert spaces ; 3.6 Sampling and reproducing kernels ; 4. Finite sampling ; 4.1 A general setting for finite sampling ; 4.2 Sampling on the sphere ; 5. From finite to infinite sampling series ; 5.1 The change to infinite sampling series ; 5.2 The Theorem of Hinsen and Kloosters ; 6. Bernstein and Paley-Weiner spaces ; 6.1 Convolution and the cardinal series ; 6.2 Sampling and entire functions of polynomial growth ; 6.3 Paley-Weiner spaces ; 6.4 The cardinal series for Paley-Weiner spaces ; 6.5 The space ReH1 ; 6.6 The ordinary Paley-Weiner space and its reproducing kernel ; 6.7 A convergence principle for general Paley-Weiner spaces ; 7. More about Paley-Weiner spaces ; 7.1 Paley-Weiner theorems - a review ; 7.2 Bases for Paley-Weiner spaces ; 7.3 Operators on the Paley-Weiner space ; 7.4 Oscillatory properties of Paley-Weiner functions ; 8. Kramer's lemma ; 8.1 Kramer's Lemma ; 8.2 The Walsh sampling therem ; 9. Contour integral methods ; 9.1 The Paley-Weiner theorem ; 9.2 Some formulae of analysis and their equivalence ; 9.3 A general sampling theorem ; 10. Ireggular sampling ; 10.1 Sets of stable sampling, of interpolation and of uniqueness ; 10.2 Irregular sampling at minimal rate ; 10.3 Frames and over-sampling ; 11. Errors and aliasing ; 11.1 Errors ; 11.2 The time jitter error ; 11.3 The aliasing error ; 12. Multi-channel sampling ; 12.1 Single channel sampling ; 12.3 Two channels ; 13. Multi-band sampling ; 13.1 Regular sampling ; 13.3 An algorithm for the optimal regular sampling rate ; 13.4 Selectively tiled band regions ; 13.5 Harmonic signals ; 13.6 Band-ass sampling ; 14. Multi-dimensional sampling ; 14.1 Remarks on multi-dimensional Fourier analysis ; 14.2 The rectangular case ; 14.3 Regular multi-dimensional sampling ; 15. Sampling and eigenvalue problems ; 15.1 Preliminary facts ; 15.2 Direct and inverse Sturm-Liouville problems ; 15.3 Further types of eigenvalue problem - some examples ; 16. Campbell's generalised sampling theorem ; 16.1 L.L. Campbell's generalisation of the sampling theorem ; 16.2 Band-limited functions ; 16.3 Non band-limited functions - an example ; 17. Modelling, uncertainty and stable sampling ; 17.1 Remarks on signal modelling ; 17.2 Energy concentration ; 17.3 Prolate Spheroidal Wave functions ; 17.4 The uncertainty principle of signal theory ; 17.5 The Nyquist-Landau minimal sampling rate
£137.25
OUP Oxford A Dictionary of Weights Measures and Units
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides clear definitions of units, prefixes, and styles of weights and measures within the Système International (SI), as well as traditional, and industry-specific units. It also includes general historical and scientific background, covering the development of the sequential definitions and sizing of units. This new reference work will prove invaluable to professional scientists, engineers, technicians as well as to students and the general user. Over 1,600 clear and concise entries complete with historical background Covers a broad range of disciplines, including astronomy, electromagnetics, geology, photography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and temperature Notes on associated terminology Numerous tables, including the geochronologic scale and the equation of time Comprehensive coverage of the whole Système InternationalTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION; A-Z DICTIONARY; ENDNOTES
£16.14
Oxford University Press How Steam Locomotives Really Work
Book SynopsisFollowing the pioneering work of Trevithick, Stephenson, and many others, steam locomotives continued to evolve and be refined until overtaken by diesel and electric traction technology. Although the last main-line steam service was operated by British Rail in 1968, there is still immense interest in steam traction, as demonstrated by the increasing numbers of privately renovated and preserved locomotives and heritage railways around the world.In How Steam Locomotives Really Work, the authors, both railway experts, cover the design of locomotives, the many processes in the conversion of fuel to tractive effort, the dynamic characteristics of the locomotive as a vehicle, the braking equipment, and a host of other systems, major and minor, that make up a working locomotive. They also explain the reasons for running and maintenance practices. Their explanations will fascinate enthusiasts, whether practical or armchair.Steam locomotive design may have started in the United Kingdom, but it Trade ReviewReview from previous edition ...if you are only buying one book for a steam railway enthusiast this Christmas, it has to be this one. * National Railway Museum Review *This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of steam traction. * Transport Digest *. . . an excellent treatment of theory, practice and history . . . It will fascinate engineers and railway enthusiasts, as well as prove a source of interesting historical and technical teaching material. * New Scientist *Enthusiasts will be riveted. * Yorkshire Evening Press *. . . a most worthy book at an attractive price for anyone interested in steam locomotive technology. * The Newcomen Society *Excellent value for money. * Railnews *To enable train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use, this book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freight trains, the function and design of the various components of the engine, and the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steam locomotive originated in the United Kingdom, there were parallel lines of development in North America and Europe, and the individual features of these are also covered. * Mechanical Engineering *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Why use steam? ; 2. Burning the fuel ; 3. Raising steam ; 4. Using the steam ; 5. Transmitting the power ; 6. The locomotive as a vehicle ; 7. The steam locomotive at work ; 8. Brakes ; 9. Designing a steam locomotive ; Index
£12.59
Oxford University Press Forests
Book SynopsisSince the dawn of human civilization, forests have provided us with food, resources, and energy. The history of human development is also one of forest loss and transformation, and yet even in our increasingly urbanized societies we remain surprisingly dependent on forests for a wide range of goods and services. Moreover, forests still retain a remarkable hold on our environmental values. In an era of continuing tropical deforestation and temperate forest resurgence, and in the midst of uncertainties of climate and land use changes, it is more important than ever to understand what forests are, how they contribute to our livelihoods, and how they underpin our cultural histories and futures. In this Very Short Introduction Jaboury Ghazoul explores our contrasting interactions with forests, as well as their origins, dynamics, and the range of goods and services they provide to human society. Ghazoul concludes with an examination of the recent history of deforestation, transitions to reforestation, and the future outlook for forests particularly in the context of expected climate change.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewAlthough the Very Short Introduction books aim to be accessible introductions to someone new to their subject, there is ample here to stimulate anyone with an interest in forests. * Wilma Harper, Scottish Forestry *I very much enjoyed this book, and the exercise of thinking of things that I would have liked mentioned was part of the fun there weren't many of these; Jaboury Ghazoul has packed a huge amount into this slim volume. Reading about favourite examples like the Sook Plain and the Eastern White Pine was like seeing old friends again. I heartily recommend this book to forest ecologists, and suggest that anyone beginning a degree in ecology spend an evening reading it. * BES Forest Ecology Group, Dan Bebber *Table of Contents1. Forests in human culture ; 2. Forest origins ; 3. Many forests ; 4. Forest dynamics ; 5. Good and services ; 6. Past, present and future ; Further reading ; Index
£9.49
Oxford University Press Sound
Book SynopsisSound is integral to how we experience the world, in the form of noise as well as music. But what is sound? What is the physical basis of pitch and harmony? And how are sound waves exploited in musical instruments? In this Very Short Introduction Mike Goldsmith looks at the science of sound and explores sound in different contexts, covering the audible and inaudible, sound underground and underwater, accoustic and electric, and hearing in humans and animals. He also considers the problem of sound out of place - noise and its reduction.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewSound: A Very Short Introduction contains an excellent balance of science and story, and illuminates the reader about many facets of this broad topic. * Ray Eddy, H-Podcast *Wow! This book is nice...and cute...I highly recommend this book. Perhaps this is the best general book discussing "acoustics" in a very elementary sense. * Richard J. Peppin, Rion Co. Ltd. and Engineers for Change, Inc. *The book has something for everyone, and the author has done a remarkable job in assembling so much information and condensing it into a truly pocket-size edition. I do not know of another title that covers so much about sound in a nontechnical yet scientific manner. * Michael Greenfield, Physics Today *Table of Contents1. Past sounds ; 2. The nature of sound ; 3. Sounds in harmony ; 4. Hearing sound ; 5. Electronic sound ; 6. Ultrasound and infrasound ; 7. Sound underwater and underground ; 8. Sound out of place ; Further reading ; Index
£9.49
Oxford University Press Polarisation
Book SynopsisThis book combines, for the first time, the topics of radar polarimetry and interferometry. This combination was first developed in 1997 and has since become a major topic in radar sciences and their applications, in particular to space sciences. In its simplest form it concerns the study of interferograms formed by combining waves with different polarisations and their exploitation to infer important physical properties of the planetary surface being investigated. The book is written in three main sections. The first four chapters provide a detailed coverage of all major topics of polarimetry, including its basis in electromagnetic scattering theory, decomposition theorems, and a detailed analysis of the entropy/alpha approach. The next chapter offers a brief introduction to radar interferometry, before developing in three chapters the important new topic of polarimetric interferometry. In this way the book provides a complete treatment of the subject, suitable for those working in inTrade Review'Polarisation' is promising as a reference for quantitative specialists outside the radar community who want to understand what polarimetry has to offer their particular field. It is also a fine reference for students who need to learn and keep the notation straight for coding and experimental design. It is a worthwhile book to keep on your shelf if you ever want to relate a particular polarization-based, remotely sensed finding to your own research. * Physics Today *Table of Contents1. Polarised electromagnetic waves ; 2. Depolarisation and scattering entropy ; 3. Depolarisation in surface and volume scattering ; 4. Decomposition theorems ; 5. Introduction to radar interferometry ; 6. Polarimetric interferometry ; 7. The coherence of surface and volume scattering ; 8. Parameter estimation using polarimetric interferometry ; 9. Applications of polarimetry and interferometry ; Appendix 1: Introduction to matrix algebra ; Appendix 2: Unitary and rotation groups ; Appendix 3: Coherent stochastic signal analysis
£53.55
Oxford University Press Turbulence
Book SynopsisThis is an advanced textbook on the subject of turbulence, and is suitable for engineers, physical scientists and applied mathematicians. The aim of the book is to bridge the gap between the elementary accounts of turbulence found in undergraduate texts, and the more rigorous monographs on the subject. Throughout, the book combines the maximum of physical insight with the minimum of mathematical detail. Chapters 1 to 5 may be appropriate as background material for an advanced undergraduate or introductory postgraduate course on turbulence, while chapters 6 to 10 may be suitable as background material for an advanced postgraduate course on turbulence, or act as a reference source for professional researchers.This second edition covers a decade of advancement in the field, streamlining the original content while updating the sections where the subject has moved on. The expanded content includes large-scale dynamics, stratified & rotating turbulence, the increased power of direct numerical simulation, two-dimensional turbulence, Magnetohydrodynamics, and turbulence in the core of the EarthTable of ContentsTHE CLASSICAL PICTURE OF TURBULENCE; FREELY-DECAYING, HOMOGENEOUS TURBULENCE; SPECIAL TOPICS
£65.55
Oxford University Press Spectral Analysis of Musical Sounds with Emphasis on the Piano
Book SynopsisIn this book the tools of spectral analysis are applied via graphics to musical sounds, especially those coming from a piano, with emphasis on the visualization of musical sounds rather than the mathematics behind it. The aim is to give a different and insightful view of musical instruments.Trade ReviewI recommend this remarkable book to everyone who wants to know how sounds are generated and how they can be analyzed. I am sure that this book will serve as a standard reference for the spectral analysis of musical sounds over many years * Haye Hinrichsen, Euro Piano *Table of ContentsPART 1: SOME BASIC SOUND WAVES AND SOME SIMPLE TOOLS; PART 2: A VISUAL ANALYSIS OF VIBRATING OBJECTS (STRINGS, MEMBRANES, BARS, PLATES); PART 3: THE PIANO
£75.60
Oxford University Press Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health
Book SynopsisThe 'Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health' focuses on the role of nature for our health and wellbeing by demonstrating the multiple health benefits that can be gained from nature. Highlighting the need for healthy nature management, and to make public health issues part of all society development policies.Table of ContentsSection 1: Why is nature a health factor? 1.1: Matilda van den Bosch and William Bird: Setting the scene and how to read the book 1.2: Felicia M. Low, Peter D Gluckman, and Mark A. Hanson: A life course approach to public health: why early life matters 1.3: Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Michael T. Hernke, Luke Fortney, and Rian Podein: Systems thinking for global health and strategic sustainable development 1.4: Peter Währborg, Panagiota Pervanidou, and George P. Chrousos: The physiology of stress and stress recovery 1.5: William Bird, Elissa Epel, Jeannette Ikovics, and Matilda van den Bosch: Unifying mechanisms: nature deficiency and chronic stress and inflammation Section 2: How nature can affect health- theories and mechanisms 2.1: Agnes E. van den Berg, and Henk Staats: Environmental psychology 2.2: Mardie Townsend, Claire Henderson-Wilson, Haywantee Ramkissoon, and Rona Weerasuriya: Therapeutic landscapes, restorative environments, place attachment, and wellbeing 2.3: Graham Rook: Microbes, the immune system and the health benefits of exposure to the natural environment 2.4: Heidi Janssen, Julie Bernhardt, Frederick R. Walker, Neil J. Spratt, Michael Pollack, Anthony Hannan, and Michael Nilsson: Environmental enrichment: neurophysiological responses and consequences for health 2.5: Caroline Hägerhäll, Richard Taylor, Greg Watts, Gunnar Cerwén, Matilda van den Bosch, Daniel Press, and Steven Minta: Biological mechanisms and physiological responses to sensory impact from nature 2.6: Leonie Venhoeven, Danny Taufik, Linda Steg, Marino Bonaiuto, Mirilia Bonnes, Silvia Ariccio , Stefano de Dominicis, Massimiliano Scopelliti, Matilda van den Bosch, Paul Piff, Jia Wei Zhang, and Dacher Keltner: The role of nature and environment in behavioural medicine Section 3: Public health impact of nature contact - pathways to health promotion and disease prevention 3.1: Billie Giles-Corti, Fiona Bull, Hayley Christian, Mohammad Javad Koohsari, Takemi Sugiyama, and Paula Hooper: Promoting physical activity reducing obesity and NCDs 3.2: Matilda van den Bosch, Catharine Ward Thompson, and Patrik Grahn: Preventing stress and promoting mental health 3.3: Birgit Elands, Karin Peters, and Sjerp de Vries: Promoting social cohesion and social capital increasing wellbeing Section 4: Public health impact of nature contact- intervention and rehabilitation 4.1: Anna María Pálsdóttir, Joe Sempik, William Bird, and Matilda van den Bosch: Using nature as a treatment option 4.2: Aubrey H. Fine and Shawna Weaver: The human-animal bond and animal assisted intervention 4.3: Cecilia Stenfors, Eva Bojner Horwitz, Töres Theorell, and Walter Osika: Similarities, disparities, and synergies with other complex interventions stress as a common pathway Section 5: Public health impact of varied landscapes and environments 5.1: Qing Li and Simon Bell: The great outdoors: forests, wilderness, and public health 5.2: Mathew P. White, Rebecca Lovell, Benedict W. Wheeler, Sabine Pahl, Sebastian Völker, and Michael H. Depledge: Blue landscapes and public health 5.3: Peter H. Kahn, Jr: Technological nature and human wellbeing Section 6: Varied populations and interactions with nature 6.1: Nancy M. Wells, Francesqca E. Jimenez, and Fredrika Mårtensson: Children and nature 6.2: Mark Detweiler, Jack Carman, and Jonna G. Meinersmann-Detweiler: Nature-based treatments as an adjunctive therapy for anxiety among elderly 6.3: Richard Mitchell, Julia Africa, and Alan Logan: Vulnerable populations, health inequalities, and nature 6.4: Caroline Hägerhäll: Responses to nature from populations of varied cultural background Section 7: Threats, environmental change, and unintended consequences of nature - protecting health and reducing environmental hazards 7.1: Åslög Dahl, Matilda van den Bosch, and Thomas Ogren: Allergenic pollen emissions from vegetation threats and prevention 7.2: David Wong: Vector-borne diseases and poisonous plants 7.3: Eric K. Noji. Anas Khan and Osama A Samarkandi: The health impact of natural disasters 7.4: David J. Ball and Laurence N. Ball-King: Risk and the perception of risk in interactions with nature 7.5: Anthony J. McMichael: Population health deficits due to biodiversity loss, climate change, and other environmental degradation Section 8: The nature of the city 8.1: Florian Lederbogen, Leila Haddad, Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Danielle Ompad, and Matilda van den Bosch: The shift from natural living environments to urban population-based and neurobiological implications for public health 8.2: Timothy Beatley and Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch: Urban landscapes and public health 8.3: Stephen R. Kellert: Nature in buildings and health design 8.4: Raffaele Lafortezza and Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch: Green infrastructure - approach and public health benefits 8.5: Elisabet Lindgren, My S. Almqvist, and Thomas Elmqvist: Ecosystem services and health benefits an urban perspective 8.6: Evelyne de Leeuw and Premila Webster: The healthy settings approach: healthy cities and environmental health indicators Section 9: Natural public health across the world 9.1: Emmanuel K. Boon and Albert Ahenkan: Africa and environmental health trends 9.2: Ana Faggi, Sylvie Nail, Carolina Ceres, Sgobaro Zanette, and Germán Tovar Corzo: Latin America and the environmental health movement 9.3: Evelyne de Leeuw, Erik Martin, and Temo Waqanivalu: Healthy islands Section 10: Bringing nature into public health plans and actions 10.1: Robert Zarr and William Bird: The role of the health professional 10.2: Cinnamon P. Carlarne and Jeffrey M. Bielicki: The role of environmental law 10.3: Salim Vohra, Marla Orenstein, Francesca Viliani, Ben Cave, Ben Harris-Roxas, and Filipe Silva: Environmental assessment and health impact assessment 10.4: David Nowak: Quantifying and valuing the role of trees and forests on environmental quality and human health 10.5: Matilda van den Bosch, Cathey E. Falvo, Génon Jensen, Joshua Karliner, and Rachel Stancliffe: The role of civil society and organizations
£57.00
Oxford University Press Drug Design and Development
Book SynopsisDrug Design and Development outlines the processes involved in the design and development of new drugs and emphasises the significance of these processes to the practice of pharmacy. The book highlights why it is important that all practicing pharmacists, including those working in hospitals or high street stores, have a solid understanding of the process of the design and development of the drugs they interact with. It adopts an integrated approach, formulated to complement courses which are designed in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council''s new curriculum requirements. Furthermore, this is the only integrated textbook to consider both drug design and development within one volume. Throughout the book, the journey of the drug, from discovery to market, is presented in an integrated fashion, emphasising the interconnection of all the processes involved.Trade ReviewWell written text that guides students through the complex elements of the drug development process. It has a chemistry focus and utilises 'key points' to reinforce the important aspects at regular opportunities. * Dr James F. Brown, University of Portsmouth *Table of Contents1: Introduction Part 1 Drug targets 2: Receptors and signal transduction 3: Enzymes as drug targets 4: Nucleic acids and protein synthesis as drug targets 5: Other drug targets Part 2 Origins of drug molecules 6: Sources of lead compounds 7: Drug synthesis 8: Optimisation of lead compounds 9: Computer-aided drug design 10: Combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening 11: Biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals Part 3 Biological aspects of drug development 12: Drug metabolism 13: Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics 14: Toxicity testing Part 4 Preformulation studies 15: Solubility and drug development 16: Solid state characteristics 17: Drug stability Part 5 Clinical research 18: Clinical research and its regulation 19: Design and management of clinical trials
£37.99
Oxford University Press Lakes
Book SynopsisRanging from vast inland seas to hydro-reservoirs, lakes are unique, complex, ecosystems. Warwick Vincent introduces lake science, or limnology, and the importance of protecting and sustaining these vitally important living resources. He explains the impact of factors such as climate, seasons, salinity, and sedimentation on lake biodiversity.Trade ReviewA fast-track insight into lakes, from how they're formed to a hit list of 'extreme lakes' in unusual places. Packed with facts but not (ahem) a dry read. * Sarah Barrell, National Geographic Traveller *Does an excellent job at showing how biology, chemistry and physics are inextricably linked and necessary to understand lakes. Overall, this short book provides an excellent and lucid introduction to the beauty and complexity of lakes. * Yves Prairie, UNESCO Chair in Global Environmental Change *This book is a sparkling gem! It is a must-read not only for novices intrigued by freshwaters but also academics teaching limnology (study of inland waters) and university students interested in the subject. * Marianne Moore, Frost Professor Emerita in Environmental Science, Wellesley College. *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: Deep waters 2: Sunlight and motion 3: Life support systems 4: Food chains to fish 5: Extreme lakes 6: Lakes and us Further reading Index
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Oxford University Press Redesigning Life
Book SynopsisSince the birth of civilisation, human beings have manipulated other life-forms. We have selectively bred plants and animals for thousands of years to maximise agricultural production and cater to our taste in pets. The observation of the creation of artificial animal and plant variants was a key stimulant for Charles Darwin''s theory of evolution. The ability to directly engineer the genomes of organisms first became possible in the 1970s, when the gene for human insulin was introduced into bacteria to produce this protein for diabetics. At the same time, mice were modified to produce human growth hormone, and grew huge as a result. But these were only our first tottering steps into the possibilities of genetic engineering.In the past few years, the pace of progress has accelerated enormously. We can now cut and paste genes using molecular scissors with astonishing ease, and the new technology of genome editing can be applied to practically any species of plants or animals. ''Mutation chain reaction'' can be used to alter the genes of a population of pests, such as flies; as the modified creatures breed, the mutation is spread through the population, so that within a few generations the organism is almost completely altered. At the same time, scientists are also beginning to synthesize new organisms from scratch.These new technologies hold much promise for improving lives. Genome editing has already been used clinically to treat AIDS patients, by genetically modifying their white blood cells to be resistant to HIV. In agriculture, genome editing could be used to engineer species with increased food output, and the ability to thrive in challenging climates. New bacterial forms may be used to generate energy. But these powerful new techniques also raise important ethical dilemmas and potential dangers, pressing issues that are already upon us given the speed of scientific developments. To what extent should parents be able to manipulate the genetics of their offspring and would designer babies be limited to the rich? Can we effectively weigh up the risks from introducing synthetic lifeforms into complex ecosystems? In this extensively revised paperback edition, John Parrington explains the nature and possibilities of these new scientific developments, which could usher in a brave, new world. We must rapidly come to understand its implications if we are to direct its huge potential to the good of humanity and the planet.Trade Reviewa thorough and comprehensive account of the methodologies for altering life that have been or are being developed, and the directions that they may take in future. * Nature *painstakingly researched...the examples themselves are clear, concise and often arresting . . . an engaging and comprehensive introduction * LSE Business Review *a comprehensive history of the research and discoveries underlying genome editing, as well as a broad coverage of research in the present day. * Bionews *There is a revolution going on in the life sciences, one that has already transformed scientific discovery and will soon change medicine. It could even see us altering the ecosystem in a precise, targeted way. This revolution has a name--CRISPR--and the key part of John Parrington's Redesigning Life is a good summary of the gene-editing technique that lies behind the acronym. * New Scientist *John Parrington's engaging and thoughtful book explains the science behind recent rapid advances in genetic engineering that mean it is increasingly possible to enact precise changes at a molecular level . . . Parrington's clear descriptions and diagrams combined with interesting snippets from the narrative and biography of scientific discovery make the science behind these developments readily accessible. * Socialist Review *Table of ContentsList of plates List of figures Introduction: The Gene Revolution 1: Natural Born Mutants 2: Supersize My Mouse 3: Light as a Life Tool 4: The Gene Scissors 5: Next Year's Models 6: The Molecular Farm 7: New Gene Therapy 8: Regenerating Life 9: Life as a Machine 10: A Redesigned Planet? Glossary Endnotes Index of names Index of subjects
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Oxford University Press LikelihoodBased Inference in Cointegrated Vector Autoregressive Models
Book SynopsisThis book gives a detailed mathematical and statistical analysis of the cointegrated vector autoregresive model. This model had gained popularity because it can at the same time capture the short-run dynamic properties as well as the long-run equilibrium behaviour of many non-stationary time series. It also allows relevant economic questions to be formulated in a consistent statistical framework.Part I of the book is planned so that it can be used by those who want to apply the methods without going into too much detail about the probability theory. The main emphasis is on the derivation of estimators and test statistics through a consistent use of the Guassian likelihood function. It is shown that many different models can be formulated within the framework of the autoregressive model and the interpretation of these models is discussed in detail. In particular, models involving restrictions on the cointegration vectors and the adjustment coefficients are discussed, as well as the role
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Oxford University Press Measurement
Book SynopsisMeasurement is a fundamental concept that underpins almost every aspect of the modern world. It is central to the sciences, social sciences, medicine, and economics, but it affects everyday life. We measure everything - from the distance of far-off galaxies to the temperature of the air, levels of risk, political majorities, taxes, blood pressure, IQ, and weight. The history of measurement goes back to the ancient world, and its story has been one of gradual standardization. Today there are different types of measurement, levels of accuracy, and systems of units, applied in different contexts. Measurement involves notions of variability, accuracy, reliability, and error, and challenges such as the measurement of extreme values.In this Very Short Introduction, David Hand explains the common mathematical framework underlying all measurement, the main approaches to measurement, and the challenges involved. Following a brief historical account of measurement, he discusses measurement as used in the physical sciences and engineering, the life sciences and medicine, the social and behavioural sciences, economics, business, and public policy.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsREFERENCES; FURTHER READING; INDEX
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Oxford University Press The Simple Physics of Energy Use
Book SynopsisAs a society we use energy for climate control and lighting in buildings, moving people and goods form one place to another and making things. Our standard of living depends on transforming energy locked up in fossil fuels, atomic nuclei or provided free of charge by the sun and wind into a form that we can use. This book uses simple classical physics (mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism) to quantitatively review sources of energy and how we use them. It addresses key questions such as: Can renewables such as solar and wind take over from fossil fuels? How much will their use reduce CO2 emissions?To see what is important, numbers are used to estimate how big or small things are, but the maths is kept at the level of simple algebra and trigonometry. The aim is to give an overview of the big picture, to only worry about what really makes a difference. There''s also growing concern that CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels will change climate irreversibly in harmful ways.Trade ReviewDespite the considerable breadth of the book, if we zoom in on specific topics, there is quite a bit of detail... Opening up to nearly any page, there is a pairing of the simple physics and its application, often with very specific examples. * Michael A. DuVernois, American Journal of Physics *Rez takes a practical, physics-based approach to answering some of the most challenging questions about energy use and what we should be doing to increase sustainability, and provides a thorough quantitative analysis of the most important energy policy challenges we face. * Miriam R. Aczel, Contemporary Physics *This is an excellent primer for readers with limited science backgrounds. Overall, it is an excellent resource for undergraduate courses on energy. RECOMMENDED. * J. Tavakoli, CHOICE *This groundbreaking book asks, and answers, key questions about energy use and carbon reductions including, is it realistic to eliminate carbon emissions? Can renewables (e.g. solar and wind) ever take over from fossil fuels in supplying all the energy we need? How long does it take for a given source of energy (e.g. wind, solar, nuclear) to produce and return the energy used in its manufacture? How has cheap natural gas from fracking changed the global energy situation? This book is a "must read" for all those interested in global warming, carbon reductions and energy use. It should have priority on the reading lists of policy makers, scientists, engineers, politicians, journalists, school teachers, and the general public. If you can only buy one book this year on global warming and energy use, buy this one! * Sir Colin Humphreys, CBE, FRS, FREng, University of Cambridge *This book encompasses all energy uses and sources, and is a very helpful aid for both students and policy makers. It is rather unique in that the equations and figures are derived starting from fundamentals. And it sticks to the facts, avoiding debilitating pessimism as well as unrealistic over-optimism about future energy and environmental options. * Dr. H. Avraham Arbib, Formerly Deputy Chief Scientist, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Israel *Six years ago when asked to devise a course on present and future energy systems for engineers, I would very much have liked to have this book to hand. Peter Rez has a primarily US focus but with examples from around the world. He draws the conclusions that put first generation renewable energy technologies firmly in their place -- suitable for low density communities that are remote and off grid, and not an answer to the world's generation of carbon dioxide. The book is very clearly written, suitable for any undergraduate, and it should be required reading for any energy policy analyst. * Prof Michael Kelly, University of Cambridge *Table of ContentsPART I: CONTROLLING THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT; PART II: MOVING PEOPLE AND THINGS AROUND; PART III: MAKING STUFF
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Oxford University Press Biometrics
Book SynopsisWe live in a society which is increasingly interconnected, in which communication between individuals is mostly mediated via some electronic platform, and transactions are often carried out remotely. In such a world, traditional notions of trust and confidence in the identity of those with whom we are interacting, taken for granted in the past, can be much less reliable. Biometrics - the scientific discipline of identifying individuals by means of the measurement of unique personal attributes - provides a reliable means of establishing or confirming an individual''s identity. These attributes include facial appearance, fingerprints, iris patterning, the voice, the way we write, or even the way we walk. The new technologies of biometrics have a wide range of practical applications, from securing mobile phones and laptops to establishing identity in bank transactions, travel documents, and national identity cards. This Very Short Introduction considers the capabilities of biometrics-based identity checking, from first principles to the practicalities of using different types of identification data. Michael Fairhurst looks at the basic techniques in use today, ongoing developments in system design, and emerging technologies, all aimed at improving precision in identification, and providing solutions to an increasingly wide range of practical problems. Considering how they may continue to develop in the future, Fairhurst explores the benefits and limitations of these pervasive and powerful technologies, and how they can effectively support our increasingly interconnected society.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1: Are you who you say you are?2: Biometrics: where should I start?3: Making biometrics work4: Enhancing biometric processing5: An introduction to predictive biometrics6: Where are we going?Further readingIndex
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Oxford University Press Microbial Biotechnology
Book SynopsisWritten primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will introduce students to topics at the forefront of the subject that are being applied to probe biological problems, or to address the most pressing issues facing society. These topics will include those that form the cornerstone of contemporary research, helping students to make the transition to active researcher.Students will acquire a solid understanding of the essentials of microbial biotechnology, its applications in agriculture, diagnostics and urban and artistic conservation, as well as the potential threats genetic modification may pose to public health, the environment and intellectual property.Table of Contents1: The basic principles of a biotechnology process 2: Microbial growth 3: Microbial bio-production 4: Biotechnology and food and drink production 5: Environmental biotechnology 6: Application of synthetic biology to biotechnology 7: Diagnostics 8: Microbial biotechnology and agriculture 9: Using extremophiles in biotechnology 10: Microbial biotechnology in the art and built environment 11: Ethical considerations
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Oxford University Press Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisWith growing concerns over climate change and air pollution, the need to switch from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources of energy has become pressing. Here, Nick Jelley describes the main renewables, explains how wind and solar farms can provide the cheapest energy in many parts of the world, and calls for urgent action.Trade ReviewA wonderful combination of a tour of the basics of renewable energy, and a great update on the ever-changing statistics in this fast changing, and world-changing energy sector. * Professor Daniel M Kammen, University of California, Berkeley *Table of ContentsList of illustrations 1: What are renewables? 2: Why do we need renewables? 3: Biomass, solar heat, and hydropower 4: Wind power 5: Solar photovoltaics 6: Other low carbon technologies 7: Renewable electricity and energy storage 8: Renewable heat and electric vehicles 9: The transition to renewablesFurther readingIndex
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Oxford University Press Atomic Force Microscopy
Book SynopsisAtomic force microscopy (AFM) is an amazing technique that allies a versatile methodology (that allows measurement of samples in liquid, vacuum or air) to imaging with unprecedented resolution. But it goes one step further than conventional microscopic techniques; it allows us to make measurements of magnetic, electrical or mechanical properties of the widest possible range of samples, with nanometre resolution.This book will demystify AFM for the reader, making it easy to understand, and to use. It is written by authors who together have more than 30 years experience in the design, construction, and use of AFMs and will explain why the microscopes are made the way they are, how they should be used, what data they can produce, and what can be done with the data. Illustrative examples from the physical sciences, materials science, life sciences, nanotechnology and industry demonstrate the different capabilities of the technique.Trade ReviewAtomic Force Microscopy is a great introduction to AFMs for beginners and, although light on theory, also serves as a good starting point for more serious users. * Udo D. Schwarz, Physics Today *There is definitely room for a general book on AFM which concentrates on how to get the most from the instrument and teaches the beginner/moderately experienced user the 'tricks of the trade'. * Jamie Hobbs, Sheffield University, UK *Atomic Force Microscopy is the manual that should accompany any Atomic Force Microscope. * Othmar Marti, University of Ulm, Germany *I recommend this book to any reader who wants to enter the world of force microscopy. This book is easy to read, entertaining, with a practical approach. * Carmen Serra, Nanotechnology and Surface Analysis Service, University of Vigo, Spain *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Instrumental Aspects of AFM 3: AFM Modes 4: Measuring AFM Images 5: Image Processing in AFM 6: Image Artifacts in AFM 7: Applications of AFM Appendix 1: AFM Standards and Calibration Specimens Appendix 2: AFM Software
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Oxford University Press Fire
Book SynopsisFire is rarely out of the headlines, from large natural wildfires raging across the Australian or Californian countrysides to the burning of buildings such as the disasters of Grenfell tower and Notre Dame. Fire on these scales can represent a serious risk to human life and property. But the advent of fire made and controlled by humans also represented a crucial point in our evolution, allowing us to cook our food, forge our weapons, and warm our homes.This Very Short Introduction covers the fundamentals of fire, whether wild or under human control, starting with the basics of ignition, combustion, and fuel. Andrew Scott considers both natural wildfires and the role of humans in making and suppressing fire. Despite frightening reports of wildfire destruction, he also shows how landscape fires have been part of our planet''s history for 400 million years, and do not always have to be extinguished. He also considers the problem of fires in urban settings, including new ways to prevent fires. The cost of wildfire can be steep - as well as the burning, post-fire erosion and flooding can have a great impact on both humans and the environment. It can also have a lasting effect in shaping ecosystems and plant life. Scott ends by examining the relationship between fire and the climate, and considering the future of wildfire in a warming world.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements List of Illustrations 1: The elements of fire 2: The deep history of fire 3: Fire and humankind 4: Containing and suppressing fire 5: New technologies and changing fire policies 6: Fire and climate change References Further reading Index
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Oxford University Press Optical Networks
Book SynopsisOptical Networks provides a comprehensive all-in-one text for beginning graduate as well as final-year undergraduate students, and also serves well for R&D engineers to quickly refresh the basics and then move on to emerging topics.Trade Review...the book's coverage extends from history to technology basics to systems and applications, with copious amounts of detail and considerable mathematical depth. * Bogdan Hoanca, Optics & Photonics News *Well written with a comprehensive coverage of all major aspects of optical networking today. * Keith Blow, Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies *Thorough, authoritative, and very useful for graduate students, researchers, and industry practitioners. * Rudra Dutta, North Carolina State University *Current and forward looking, with a systematic overview of the evolution of optical networks. * Marija Furdek, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden *Table of Contents1: Optical Networks: An Overview 2: Technologies for Optical Networks 3: Optical Local/Metrpolitan-Area Networks 4: Optical Access Networks 5: SONET/SDH, OTN and RPR 6: WDM Local-Area Networks 7: WDM Access Networks 8: WDM Metro Networks 9: WDM Long-Haul Networks 10: Transmission Impairments and Power Consumption in Optical Networks 11: Survivability of Optical Networks 12: Optical Network Control and Management 13: Datacenter Networks 14: Elastic Optical Networks 15: Optical Packet and Burst-Switched Networks
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Oxford University Press Disaster by Choice
Book SynopsisAn earthquake shatters Haiti and a hurricane slices through Texas. We hear that nature runs rampant, seeking to destroy us through these ''natural disasters''. Science recounts a different story, however: disasters are not the consequence of natural causes; they are the consequence of human choices and decisions. We put ourselves in harm''s way; we fail to take measures which we know would prevent disasters, no matter what the environment does.This can be both hard to accept, and hard to unravel. A complex of factors shape disasters. They arise from the political processes dictating where and what we build, and from social circumstances which create and perpetuate poverty and discrimination. They develop from the social preference to blame nature for the damage wrought, when in fact events such as earthquakes and storms are entirely commonplace environmental processes. We feel the need to fight natural forces, to reclaim what we assume is ours, and to protect ourselves from what we perTrade ReviewThe main message of this book is that disasters are not natural. Societies and humanity choose to create them. We can also, with insight, economic resources and political will, choose to prevent them ... I hope that this book is widely read and its message heeded. * Brent Wilson, The Geological Society *A choose-your-ending book for grown-ups facing a world full of real-life monsters. * Kendra Reed, AIPT Comics *Grimly informative. * Andrew Robinson, Nature *I hope that this book is widely read and its message heeded. * Brent Wilson, Geoscientist *Disaster by Choice demonstrates in a vivid and engaging way why big issues like the current climate crisis, where people are starting to accept that their actions can contribute to a collective result on a global scale, are just the tip of the iceberg. * Dominic Lenton, Engineering & Technology *[An] engaging book filled with rich examples and details of specific historical events Kelmans succinct and generally lucid account of the state of knowledge within the field, will likely be useful to a wide range of readers. * Journal of Disaster Risk Studies *You can tell that Kelman had a clear, well-defined vision for the book. The writing is concise and to the point, resulting in a quick read ... Disaster by Choice really brings the examples and recommendations down to our daily lives and practices to make them more impactful. * Scott Miles, Impact 360 *This is an excellent little book that crystallises ideas about the influence and impact of human actions on natural catastrophes into a thoughtful and informative narrative, concluding - and rightly so - that there is no such thing as a natural disaster. A must-read book. * Professor Bill McGuire, author of Waking the Giant *This perfectly crafted and well written book ... is long overdue, much needed and greatly welcomed. * James Lewis, Buildings & Cities *Table of ContentsPrelude: Disasters are not natural 1: An island shattered 2: Nature's hazards 3: The story of vulnerability 4: Vulnerability by choice 5: Making the choice 6: Making the change Endnotes Further reading
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OUP Oxford Mammalian Synthetic Biology
Book SynopsisWritten primarily for mid-to-upper level undergraduates, this primer will introduce students to topics at the forefront of the subject that are being applied to probe biological problems, or to address the most pressing issues facing society. This primer provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities of applying synthetic biological techniques to mammalian cells, tissues, and organisms.Table of Contents1: Jamie A. Davies: An introduction to mammalian synthetic biology 2: Jamie A. Davies: Special features of mammalian systems 3: Lenny Nelson and Alistair Elfick: Technologies for mammalian synthetic biology 4: Jamie A. Davies: Mammalian synthetic biology as a research tool 5: Jamie Billington, Anna Mastela, and Susan J Rosser.: Teaching mammalian cells to make new, useful things 6: Steven M. Pollard: Synthetic biology, stem cells and regenerative medicine 7: David Obree: The ethics of synthetic biology
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Oxford University Press Robots
Book SynopsisA concise, accessible introduction to robots, what they can do, what they can''t, and what their increasing encroachment into our lives might mean for us Since the turn of the millennium a quiet revolution has been underway. Millions of autonomous robots with some level of intelligence are now in domestic use, mainly as vacuum cleaners. Driverless cars - which are nothing less than autonomous robots - are starting to appear on our streets. There is a huge effort underway in industry and universities to develop the next generation of more intelligent, autonomous, mobile robots. Accompanying these arrivals has been a steady stream of inflammatory articles in the media raising concerns over the impending spectre of super-intelligent robots, along with stories about how most jobs will soon be lost to robots.Here, using the Question-and-Answer format, Phil Husbands gives a balanced and broad introduction to robotics and the current state of the field, analysing where it has come from, and wTrade ReviewThe book is accessible, and readers can expect to learn much from it. Husbands has given us a historically informed introduction to robotics, rooted in technological reality and dismissing futuristic hype. * Simon Balle, Metascience *the book is accessible, and readers can expect to learn much from it. Husbands has given us a historically informed introduction to robotics, rooted in technological reality and dismissing futuristic hype. * Simon Balle, Metascience *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Robots are Here 2: The Basics 3: Some History 4: Inside the Machine 5: Robot Fantasies: Robots in Popular Culture 6: Intelligence, Super-Intelligence and Cyborgs 7: Robots at Work 8: Robot Ethics 9: Robot Futures
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Oxford University Press A Practical Approach to Advanced Mathematical
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Oxford University Press Energy Science
Book SynopsisThe only book to successfully integrate social, economic and environmental considerations with an accessible, quantitative approach to energy science.Energy Science introduces the latest energy technologies, explaining the physical principles underlying technology and discussing their environmental, economic, and social impacts. With a focus on the transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon sources of energy, the text enables students to evaluate the key sources of energy available, and introduces potential solutions to the energy problems facing us today.A core text in the field, Energy Science is full of topical case studies and examples using current data to highlight the practical application of relevant theory. Discussion questions throughout the text encourage the development of deep critical thinking skills, ensuring that students are properly equipped to approach the energy challenges that lie ahead.Digital formats and resources The book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources: The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks Online resources include multiple choice questions and further reading links for students to enhance their understanding, and, for registered adopters, a solutions manual, PowerPoint slides, figures and tables from the book Available now: comprehensive author updates for summer 2023 include discussion of the main developments in the subject since publicationTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent introduction to the physics behind energy production. It is easy to follow and provides helpful examples and case studies. * Dr Martin Wilding, Aberystwyth University *The most comprehensive book I have seen that covers the fundamentals of energy science in detail whilst still providing enough bigger picture content to be highly relevant to all readers. * Dr Simon Smart, University of Queensland *A very comprehensive textbook that covers the scientific principles behind the multitude of technologies we use to produce energy today. * Dr Alan Dunbar, University of Sheffield *Table of Contents1: An introduction to energy science 2: Essentials of thermal, chemical, and fluid energy 3: Energy from fossil fuels 4: Bioenergy 5: Solar thermal and geothermal energy 6: Hydropower, tidal power, and wave power 7: Wind power 8: Photovoltaics 9: Nuclear power 10: Electricity and energy storage 11: Energy demand in buildings, industry, and transport 12: Energy and society: making the transition from fossil fuels to renewables
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Oxford University Press Quantum Physics of Semiconductor Materials and
Book SynopsisQuantum Phenomena do not occur in a Hilbert space. They occur in a laboratory. - Asher PeresSemiconductor physics is a laboratory to learn and discover the concepts of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, condensed matter physics, and materials science, and the payoffs are almost immediate in the form of useful semiconductor devices. Debdeep Jena has had the opportunity to work on both sides of the fence - on the fundamental materials science and quantum physics of semiconductors, and in their applications in semiconductor electronic and photonic devices. In Quantum Physics of Semiconductors and Nanostructures, Jena uses this experience to make each topic as tangible and accessible as possible to students at all levels.Consider the simplest physical processes that occur in semiconductors: electron or hole transport in bands and over barriers, collision of electrons with the atoms in the crystal, or when electrons and holes annihilate each other to produce a photon. The correct explanation of these processes require a quantum mechanical treatment. Any shortcuts lead to misconceptions that can take years to dispel, and sometimes become roadblocks towards a deeper understanding and appreciation of the richness of the subject. A typical introductory course on semiconductor physics would then require prerequisites of quantum mechanics, statistical physics and thermodynamics, materials science, and electromagnetism. Rarely would a student have all this background when (s)he takes a course of this nature in most universities. Jena''s work fills in these gaps and gives students the background and deeper understanding of the quantum physics of semiconductors and nanostructures.Trade ReviewEngaging, attractively presented, and very clear. This book truly fills a gap. * Chris G. Van de Walle, University of California, Santa Barbara *Table of ContentsI Fundamentals 1: And Off We Go! 2: Secrets of the Classical Electron 3: Quantum Mechanics in a Nutshell 4: Damned Lies, and Statistics 5: Electrons in the Quantum World 6: Red or Blue pill: Befriending the Matrix 7: Perturbations to the Electron's Freedom II Bands, Doping, and Heterostructures 8: Electrons in a Crystal get their Bands, Gaps and Masses 9: Bloch theorem, Bandstructure, and Quantum Currents 10: Crystal Clear: Bandstructure of the Empty Lattice 11: Tight-Binding Bandstructure 12: k . p Bandstructure 13: 1, 2, 3 ...: Pseudopotentials and Exact Bandstructure 14: Doping and Heterostructures: The Effective Mass Method 15: Carrier Statistics and Energy Band Diagrams 16: Controlling Electron Traffic in the k-Space III Quantum Electronics with Semiconductors 17: Game of Modes: Quantized R, L, and C 18: Junction Magic: Schottky, pn and Bipolar Transistors 19: Zeroes and Ones: The Ballistic Transistor 20: Fermi's Golden Rule 21: No Turning Back: The Boltzmann Transport Equation 22: Taking the Heat: Phonons and Electron-Phonon Interactions 23: Scattering, Mobility, and Velocity Saturation 24: Through the Barrier: Tunneling & Avalanches 25: Running Circles: Quantum Magnetotransport IV Quantum Photonics with Semiconductors 26: Let there be Light: Maxwell Equations 27: Light-Matter Interaction 28: Heavenly Light: Solar Cells and Photodetectors 29: Reach for the stars: Lasers and LEDs 30: Every End is a New Beginning
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Oxford University Press Muon Spectroscopy An Introduction
Book SynopsisAimed at beginner graduate students, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to muon spectroscopy and its uses in, among other applications, the study of semiconductors, magnets, superconductors, chemical reactions, and battery materials.Trade ReviewFundamental particles such as electrons and protons have been used since their discovery for uncovering the structures of materials and for diagnostics and treatment in medicine. Instruments called spectroscopes exploit the waves associated with energetic particles to glean information, much as X-rays were used to decipher the structure of DNA. In this text, authors introduce another fundamental particle called the muon and discuss its usage in spectroscopic analysis [...] covering properties of the muon, its interactive behaviors with surrounding materials, the history and physics of muon spectroscopy, and production of muons for experimentation. Each chapter includes solved and still-to-be-solved examples along with some model answers. Good illustrations and graphs support the description of this fascinating new method of delving more deeply into the structure of matter. * Nanjundiah Sadanand, Central Connecticut State University *Such an introductory text is completely lacking at the moment, and I think that this team is the ideal choice for bringing an edited volume together. * Nicola Spaldin (Materials Theory, ETH Zurich) *Table of Contents1: The Basics of µSR Part I: Elements of Muon Spectroscopy 2: Introduction 3: Muon Charge and Spin States 4: The Quantum Muon 5: Polarization Functions Part II: Science with µSR 6: Magnetism 7: Dynamic Effects in Magnetism 8: Measuring Dynamic Processes 9: Superconductors 10: Semiconductors and Dielectrics 11: Ionic Motion 12: Chemistry Part III: Practicalities of Muon Spectroscopy 13: Making Muons 14: Instrumentation 15: Doing the Experiment Part IV: Further Topics in Muon Spectroscopy 16: Calculating Muon Sites 17: Numerical Modelling 18: Low Energy µSR 19: Stimulation Methods 20: High Magnetic Fields 21: Muons under Pressure 22: Negative Muon Techniques Part V: Complementary Techniques 23: µSR versus Other Resonance and Bulk Techniques 24: X-rays, Neutrons, and µSR Free
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Oxford University Press Microrheology
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive overview of microrheology, emphasizing the underlying theory, practical aspects of its implementation, and current applications to rheological studies in academic and industrial laboratories. The field of microrheology continues to evolve rapidly, and applications are expanding at an accelerating pace. Readers will learn about the key methods and techniques, including important considerations to be made with respect to the materials most amenable to microrheological characterization and pitfalls to avoid in measurements and analysis. Microrheological measurements can be as straightforward as video microscopy recordings of colloidal particle Brownian motion; these simple experiments can yield rich rheological information. Microrheology covers topics ranging from active microrheology using laser or magnetic tweezers to passive microrheology, such as multiple particle tracking and tracer particle microrheology with diffusing wave spectroscopy.Overall, this introduction to microrheology informs those seeking to incorporate these methods into their own research, or simply survey and understand the growing body of microrheology literature. Many sources of archival literature are consolidated into an accessible volume for rheologist and non-specialist alike. The small sample sizes of many microrheology experiments have made it an important method for studying emerging and scarce biological materials, making this characterization method suitable for application in a variety of fields.Trade ReviewThis book offers the reader a well-structured entree into a multidisciplinary environment. The book includes many striking and useful examples. Almost all chapters have a number of exercises to strengthen understanding. Given that the book is of great relevance to biologists, chemists as well as material scientists, one may anticipate a deserved wide readership for this volume. * K. Alan Shore, Bangor University, Contemporary Physics *The organization of the book is logical, with natural paths that readers could select to suit their interests. ... [It] will be de rigeur for those wishing to learn about this evolving area of rheology * Aditya S. Khair, Carnegie Mellon University, Rheology Bulleting *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Particle motion 3: Passive microrheology 4: Multiple particle tracking 5: Light scattering microrheology 6: Interferometric tracking 7: Active microrheology 8: Magnetic bead mircorheology 9: Laser tweezer microrheology 10: Microrheology applications Appendix: Useful Mathematics 1: Introduction 2: Particle motion 3: Passive microrheology 4: Multiple particle tracking 5: Light scattering microrheology 6: Interferometric tracking 7: Active microrheology 8: Magnetic bead mircorheology 9: Laser tweezer microrheology 10: Microrheology applications Appendix: Useful Mathematics
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Oxford University Press Climate Change
Book SynopsisClimate change is perhaps the greatest challenge facing humanity. This book describes the substantial evidence for climate change and considers its potentially catastrophic impacts worldwide in the coming decades. It also discusses the geopolitical aspects, and explores what actions can be taken by individuals, companies, and governments.Trade ReviewTeaching climate change ... means choosing the right book by the right person. Enter Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at University College London and the author of Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction, a slim volume with a big punch ... University instructors ... will appreciate this book for its ambitious sweep and its accessible writing * Donald Wright, Yale Climate Connections *Table of ContentsPreface to the fourth edition xix Acknowledgements xxi List of illustrations xxiii Abbreviations xxvii 1 What is climate change? 1 2 History of climate change 12 3 Evidence for climate change 26 4 Modelling future climate 44 5 Climate change impacts 64 6 Climate surprises 90 7 Politics of climate change 106 8 Solutions 122 9 Changing our future 148 Further reading 157 Index 163
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Oxford University Press Evolving Tomorrow Genetic Engineering and the
Book SynopsisThe Anthropocene defines the here-and-now time period on Earth of indelible (and possibly irreversible) human disturbance to the natural world, from habitat destruction and mass extinction to global climate change. To ameliorate and repair the damage that threatens the world''s dwindling resources and our very existence, humanity is enacting massive interventions to fuse modern technologies with long established natural processes. Advances in genetic engineering have put us on the cusp of directly shaping the DNA of every living organism (including ourselves), as well as determining the evolution of completely novel species. The author invites the reader to explore how humans have manipulated the ancient forces of evolution and the future possibilities of genetic engineering for conservation and rewilding, de-extinction, and even the creation of viable populations of entirely new species. To entertain such possibilities of synthetic biology, he forces us to wrestle with the threats and ethical conundrums that surround the unintended consequences, as well as the values that humanity places on authenticity in nature. In so doing, this accessible and thought-provoking book explores the potential future of life on planet Earth.Trade ReviewCutter presents us with a wonderfully stimulating book, elegantly weaving in personal narratives, natural history examples, and inspiring thought experiments. * Mohamed Noor, Professor of Biology and Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Duke University *This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the potential of genetic technologies to control the very fate of nature, itself. And if you happen to be someone who wants to build a dragon from scratch, then it's a good book for you, too! * Daniel Riskin, Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto Mississauga, TV Host, and Producer *An excellent primer for anyone hoping to understand how today's biotechnologies - and the way we choose to use them - have the power to change all of life on Earth. * Beth Shapiro, Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz. Author of How to Clone a Mammoth and Life As We Made It *A highly enjoyable and thought-provoking book about the ways in which timeless biological processes and ever more powerful human tinkering are, together, shaping the evolutionary future. * Rob Dunn, Professor, North Carolina State University *Very well written, this book contributes to the understanding of genetic editing and the significant changes that may result from it. Essential. All readership levels. * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface Part 1: The Hearts of Nature 1: Nature in the raw, and cooked 2: Selection, naturally and otherwise 3: Ancient forces 4: Evolution's racetracks 5: Evolutionary accelerants and speed bumps 6: Carjacking genetics 7: Genetic welding 8: On the origin of species 9: Do-it-yourself speciation 10: Ongoing evolutionary outcomes Part 2: Evolutionary Futures 11: How to evolve a dragon 12: Evolutionary engineering in the flesh 13: Nature, rewilded 14: When nature comes to call 15: Inspection by the department of health, safety, and ethics 16: When we become dragons 17: A midnight coterie of transcendent fauna
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Oxford University Press Powers and Compensation in Circuits with
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Oxford University Press Harrison Decoded
Book SynopsisHarrison Decoded: Towards a Perfect Pendulum Clock brings together the output of a forty-year collaborative research project that unpicked and put into practice the fine details of John Harrison''s extraordinary pendulum clock system. Harrison predicted that his unique method of making pendulum clocks could provide as much as one-hundred-times the stability of those made by his contemporaries. However, his final publication, which promised to describe the system, was a chaotic jumble of information, much of which had nothing to do with clockwork. One contemporary reviewer of Harrison''s book could only suggest that the end result was a product of Harrison''s ''superannuated dotage.''The focus of this book centres on the making, adjusting, and testing of Clock B which was the subject of various trials at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The modern history of Clock B is accompanied by scientific analysis of the clock system, Clock B''s performance, the methods of data-gathering alongside historical perspectives on Harrison''s clockmaking, that of his contemporaries, and some evaluation of the possible influence of early 18th century scientific thought.Trade ReviewThis is an intriguing book that anyone interested in clocks and their history will enjoy. * John Haine, University of Bristol, Journal for the History of Astronomy *Revolutionary work. * Bob Frishman, Kronoscope *The essays in this fascinating book effectively chart the progress of an extraordinary experiment, conducted over decades but with a recent, and very remarkable outcome * James Nye, The Antiquarian Horological Society Chairman *Combining historical context, technical details and experimental information, this well-illustrated edited collection describes the challenges as well as the delights of historical reconstruction. * Patricia Fara, Emeritus Fellow of Claire College, Cambridge *The authors provide a wonderful vindication of a native genius, following the original work of Martin Burgess. They give us an explanation of an alternative technology to the one accepted for the past 300 years, when it comes to the design of a mechanical precision timekeeper. * Anthony Randall, Winner of the Tomplon Medal from The Clockmaker's Company *This authoritative and accessible collection of essays tells the fascinating story of [the great clockmaker John Harrison], and how Harrison's enigmatic and astute eighteenth-century account of high-reliability pendulum motion and timekeeping was at last vindicated. * Simon Schaffer, University of Cambridge *Table of Contents1: Introducing the precision pendulum clock by Rory McEvoy 2: The origins of John Harrison's 'Pendulum-Clock' technology by Andrew King 3: Introducing Martin Burgess, clockmaker by William Andrewes 4: Rescuing Martin Burgess's Clock B by Donald Saff 5: Reflections on making clocks Harrison's way by Martin Burgess 6: Completing Clock B by Charles Frodsham et al 7: Adjusting and testing Clock B at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich by Jonathan Betts 8: Crunching the numbers: analysis of Clock B's performance at Greenwich by Tom van Baak 9: Decoding the Physical Theory of Harrison's Timekeepers by Mervyn Hobden 10: Analysis of the mechanisms for compensation in Clock B by David Harrison Appendix: Update on Clock B by Rory McEvoy
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Oxford University Press The PythonBased Laboratory
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Oxford University Press Understanding Nuclear Reactors
Book SynopsisUnderstanding Nuclear Reactors provides a non-mathematical understanding of how nuclear reactors operate. It describes the components, the Pressure Vessel, the Pressuriser to control the pressure in a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR), and the Steam Generator and it also explains how the chain reaction is controlled in the day-to-day operations in the Control Room. What goes on elsewhere in the nuclear fuel cycle, mining, enrichment, fuel manufacturer, spent fuel management, and reprocessing are also covered in detail. The book tells a set of historical stories about the development of the physics behind reactors and the discovery of fission and explains the hopes for the development of Generation IV reactors. Special attention is given to the safety of reactors and the lessons to be learned from the incidents at Three Mile Island, Browns Ferry, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. Hooton uses a set of stories to explain the invisible hazard of radiation on the human body. Global warming was the mo
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Oxford University Press Understanding Nuclear Reactors
Book SynopsisUnderstanding Nuclear Reactors provides a non-mathematical understanding of how nuclear reactors operate. It describes the components, the Pressure Vessel, the Pressuriser to control the pressure in a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR), and the Steam Generator and it also explains how the chain reaction is controlled in the day-to-day operations in the Control Room. What goes on elsewhere in the nuclear fuel cycle, mining, enrichment, fuel manufacturer, spent fuel management, and reprocessing are also covered in detail. The book tells a set of historical stories about the development of the physics behind reactors and the discovery of fission and explains the hopes for the development of Generation IV reactors. Special attention is given to the safety of reactors and the lessons to be learned from the incidents at Three Mile Island, Browns Ferry, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. Hooton uses a set of stories to explain the invisible hazard of radiation on the human body. Global warming was the mo
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OUP Canada Introduction to Electric Circuits
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1959, Herbert Jackson's Introduction to Electric Circuits is a core text for introductory circuit analysis courses taught in electronics and electrical engineering technology programs. Praised for its clarity and accessibility and its comprehensive problem sets, the text set the standard for introductory circuit texts in this country and now distinguishes itself as the most accessible, student-friendly circuits text available.Trade ReviewA magnificent book. . . easy to follow, clear, practical, complete." * Mihai Antonescu, John Abbott College *The general layout and structure of the text is conducive to autonomous learning. The shorter chapter design provides a 'mentally digestible' quantity of learning that is more likely to fit in a student's available schedule, thus helping them avoid the perils of procrastination." * Denard Lynch, University of Saskatchewan *The organization of the book allows the reader to gradually acquire concepts. It is visually appealing, and the concepts are easily found throughout." * Laura Curiel, Lakehead University *The major strength of Electric Circuits is the variation in difficulty level of the assigned problems at the end of each chapter section." * Terry Moschandreou, Fanshawe College *Table of ContentsCONTENTS:From the PublisherFrom the preface to the first edition (1959)From the authors of the tenth editionPART 1: THE BASIC ELECTRIC CIRCUIT1. Introduction2. Current and Voltage3. Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors4. Cells, Batteries, and Other Voltage Sources5. Resistance and Ohm’s Law6. Work and PowerPART 2: RESISTANCE NETWORKS7. Series and Parallel Circuits8. Series-Parallel Circuits9. Resistance Networks10. Equivalent-Circuit Theorems11. Electrical MeasurementsPART 3: CAPACITANCE AND INDUCTANCE12. Capacitance13. Capacitance in DC Circuits14. Magnetism15. Magnetic Circuits16. Inductance17. Inductance in DC CircuitsPART 4: ALTERNATING CURRENT18. Alternating Current19. Reactance20. Phasors21. Impedance22. Power in Alternating-Current CircuitsPART 5: IMPEDANCE NETWORKS23. Series and Parallel Impedances24. Impedance Networks25. Resonance26. Passive Filters27. Transformers28. Coupled Circuits29. Three-Phase Systems30. HarmonicsAPPENDICES
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Oxford University Press Understanding Mechanics
Book SynopsisOne of the clearest and most straightforward texts ever published, Understanding Mechanics covers all the topics required in the single-subject A Level. It is equally appropriate for those preparing for other Mathematics examinations at A Level and for students on technical courses in further and higher education. Key Points: Principles are introduced in a simple and direct manner and all have worked examples Ample opportunity is given for practice with questions and exercises carefully graded to provide a steady progression Each chapter closes with a comprehensive selection of recent examination questions Answers are given at the back of the bookTrade ReviewA lucid text with many sets of questions... make the whole a most acceptable work. * TES *Table of Contents1. Vectors ; 2. Distance, velocity and acceleration ; 3. Force and Newton's laws ; 4. Resultants and components of forces ; 5. Equilibrium and acceleration under concurrent forces ; 6. Friction ; 7. Moments ; 8. Centre of gravity ; 9. General equilibrium of a rigid body ; 10. Resultant velocity and relative velocity ; 11. Work, energy and power ; 12. Projectiles ; 13. Circular motion ; 14. Momentum and impulse ; 15. Elasticity ; 16. Use of calculus ; 17. Simple harmonic motion ; 18. Compound bodies and frameworks
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