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Oxford University Press, USA Smoothing and Decay Estimates for Nonlinear Diffusion Equations
Book SynopsisThis text is concerned with the quantitative aspects of the theory of nonlinear diffusion equations; equations which can be seen as nonlinear variations of the classical heat equation. They appear as mathematical models in different branches of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering, and are also relevant in differential geometry and relativistic physics. Much of the modern theory of such equations is based on estimates and functional analysis.Concentrating on a class of equations with nonlinearities of power type that lead to degenerate or singular parabolicity (equations of porous medium type), the aim of this text is to obtain sharp a priori estimates and decay rates for general classes of solutions in terms of estimates of particular problems. These estimates are the building blocks in understanding the qualitative theory, and the decay rates pave the way to the fine study of asymptotics. Many technically relevant questions are presented and analyzed in detail. A systematic pTrade ReviewThis book is intended to introduce graduate students to the methods and results of nonlinear diffusion equations of porous medium type, as practised today. The present text, remarkable for generality and depth, is also notable for its author's concern, throughout, to keep the important issues about varieties clearly in the foreground ... [the book] succeeds admirably, in the reviewer's opinion, in introducing its difficult subject at a level appropriate for preparing future workers in the field. * Vicentiu Radulescu, Mathematical Reviews Issue 2007k *Table of ContentsPART I; PART II; PART III
£108.00
Oxford University Press The Chemistry Maths Book
Book SynopsisThe Chemistry Maths Book provides a complete course companion suitable for students at all levels. All the most useful and important topics are covered, with numerous examples of applications in chemistry and the physical sciences. Taking a clear, straightforward approach, the book develops ideas in a logical, coherent way, allowing students progressively to build a thorough working understanding of the subject.Topics are organized into three parts: algebra, calculus, differential equations, and expansions in series; vectors, determinants and matrices; and numerical analysis and statistics. The extensive use of examples illustrates every important concept and method in the text, and are used to demonstrate applications of the mathematics in chemistry and several basic concepts in physics. The exercises at the end of each chapter, are an essential element of the development of the subject, and have been designed to give students a working understanding of the material in the text.Online Resources:The online resources feature the following: - Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download- Full worked solutions to all end of chapter exercisesTrade ReviewReview from previous edition It seems well suited both for its stated purpose and as a "brush-up" book for undergraduates, graduate students, and others. The mathematics are carried out briskly and with very little dressing ... there is much material to cover here and it works well through Steiner's particularly lucid presentation. The notation is standard and clear ... I am impressed with this book, I am sure that it will remain open on my desk and will become well worn in short order. * C. Michael McCallum, University of the Pacific, Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 74 No. 12 December 1997 *Table of Contents1. Numbers, variables and units ; 2. Algebraic functions ; 3. Transcendental functions ; 4. Differentiation ; 5. Integration ; 6. Methods of integration ; 7. Sequences and series ; 8. Complex numbers ; 9. Functions of several variables ; 10. Functions in 3 dimensions ; 11. First-order differential equations ; 12. Second-order differential equations. Constant coefficients ; 13. Second-order differential equations. Some special functions ; 14. Partial differential equations ; 15. Orthogonal expansions. Fourier analysis ; 16. Vectors ; 17. Determinants ; 18. Matrices and linear transformations ; 19. The matrix eigenvalue problem ; 20. Numerical methods ; 21. Probability and statistics
£50.34
Oxford University Press Liquid Crystal Elastomers
Book SynopsisLiquid crystals are fluids with a directionality defined. Polymers are long molecules with a shape that can be changed. As a network, polymers form rubber - a soft solid that is locally liquid-like and capable of huge extension. Liquid crystal elastomers are a combination of all these curious aspects, but with additional, revolutionary new phenomena - for example, spontaneous shape changes of several hundred percent induced by temperature change, with equally large opto-mechanical responses, shape change without energy cost (soft elasticity), colour change with strain, lasing and photonics, sensitivity to molecular handedness and soft solid ferroelectricity. This book is a primer for liquid crystals, polymers, rubber, and elasticity. It then describes the theory and experiment of these remarkable materials for the first time as a monograph. Worked examples are solved so that the reader can become proficient in the field himself. The book is directed at physicists, chemists, material scTrade ReviewIn short, this book is likely to become a classic: read it, learn from it, and let it inspire you. * Euro Pysics News *Table of Contents1. A bird's eye view of liquid crystal elastomers ; 2. Liquid crystals ; 3. Polymers, elastomers and rubber elasticity ; 4. Classical elasticity ; 5. Nematic elastomers ; 6. Nematic rubber elasticity ; 7. Soft elasticity ; 8. Distortions of nematic elastomers ; 9. Cholesteric elastomers ; 10. Continuum theory of nematic elastomers ; 11. Dynamics of liquid crystal elastomers ; 12. Smectic elastomers ; A. Nematic order in elastomers under strain ; B. Biaxial soft elasticity ; C. Stripe microstructure ; D. Couple-stress and Cosserat elasticity ; E. Expansion at small deformations and rotations
£68.40
Oxford University Press Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry
Book SynopsisThis book is a revised and updated English edition of a textbook that has grown out of several years of teaching. The term inorganic is used in a broad sense as the book covers the structural chemistry of representative elements (including carbon) in the periodic table, organometallics, coordination polymers, host-guest systems and supramolecular assemblies. Part I of the book reviews the basic bonding theories, including a chapter on computational chemistry. Part II introduces point groups and space groups and their chemical applications. Part III comprises a succinct account of the structural chemistry of the elements in the periodic table. It presents structure and bonding, generalizations of structural trends, crystallographic data, as well as highlights from the recent literature.Trade ReviewAdvanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry is the best text on structural inorganic chemistry that I have seen. It is logically laid out, easy to read and follow, and comprehensive. [...] I highly recommend this book for graduate level solid state structure courses. The breadth and depth of the material is unparalleled. * Peter M. Smith, J. Chem. Educ. 2011 *In summary, the readers will find the many aspects of this book - a comprehensive textbook about chemical bonds, group theory and crystallography, descriptive and supramolecular inorganic chemistry - to be very useful. It is an important text for teaching inorganic chemistry. * Coordination Chemistry Reviews *This book should be on the shelves of all laboratories or libraries that support teaching or research that relies upon structural inorganic chemistry. * Crystallography Reviews *Table of ContentsPART I ; Fundamentals of Bonding Theory ; 1. Introduction to Quantum Theory ; 2. The Electronic Structure of Atoms ; 3. Covalent Bonding in Molecules ; 4. Chemical Bonding in Condensed Phases ; 5. Computational Chemistry ; PART II ; Symmetry in Chemistry ; 6. Symmetry and Elements of Group Theory ; 7. Application of Group Theory to Molecular Systems ; 8. Bonding in Coordination Compounds ; 9. Symmetry in Crystals ; 10. Basic Inorganic Crystal Structures and Materials ; PART III ; Structural Chemistry of Selected Elements ; 11. Structural Chemistry of Hydrogen ; 12. Structural Chemistry of Alkali and Alkali-Earth Metals ; 13. Structural Chemistry of Group 13 Elements ; 14. Structural Chemistry of Group 14 Elements ; 15. Structural Chemistry of Group 15 Elements ; 16. Structural Chemistry of Group 16 Elements ; 17. Structural Chemistry of Group 17 and Group 18 Elements ; 18. Structural Chemistry of Rare-Earth Elements ; 19. Metal-Metal Bonds and Transition-Metal Clusters ; 20. Supramolecular Structural Chemistry
£76.00
Oxford University Press Applying Maths in the Chemical and Biomolecular
Book SynopsisApplying Maths in the Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences uses an extensive array of examples to demonstrate how mathematics is applied to probe and understand chemical and biological systems. It also embeds the use of software, showing how the application of maths and use of software now go hand-in-hand.Trade ReviewIt is particularly useful for Scientists applying mathematical techniques to their analyses. However, professionals in other fields (e.g. Economics and Finance) will also find the mathematical techniques highly useful and relevant. I myself am an Economist, and found the mathematical content very good, and the scientific applications very illuminating. * reviewer on Amazon.com *Very well written and the perfect resource for self study. * The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre *Table of ContentsAPPENDIX 1: A MAPLE LANGUAGE CRIB
£47.49
Oxford University Press Theoretical Microfluidics Paperback
Book SynopsisMicrofluidics is a young and rapidly expanding scientific discipline, which deals with fluids and solutions in miniaturized systems, the so-called lab-on-a-chip systems. It has applications in chemical engineering, pharmaceutics, biotechnology and medicine. As the lab-on-a-chip systems grow in complexity, a proper theoretical understanding becomes increasingly important. The basic idea of the book is to provide a self-contained formulation of the theoretical framework of microfluidics, and at the same time give physical motivation and examples from lab-on-a-chip technology. After three chapters introducing microfluidics, the governing equations for mass, momentum and energy, and some basic flow solutions, the following 14 chapters treat hydraulic resistance/compliance, diffusion/dispersion, time-dependent flow, capillarity, electro- and magneto-hydrodynamics, thermal transport, two-phase flow, complex flow patterns and acousto-fluidics, as well as the new fields of opto- and nano-fluidTrade ReviewAn excellent text, very well written and pedagogically sound. Clear, concise, and complete, it explains the theoretical framework of microfluidics to a broad audience. * Kari Dalnoki-Veress, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario *Written in a highly pedagogical style. The reader, whether graduate, undergraduate or researcher will find this book extremely useful. * Patrick Tabeling, ESPCI Paris *The field is rapidly evolving to the point where it will become valuable, and indeed necessary, to do calculations to design real devices. This book offers a prescription for doing this. * David Weitz, Harvard University *Table of Contents1. Basic concepts in microfluidics ; 2. Governing equations ; 3. Basic flow solutions ; 4. Hydraulic resistance and compliance ; 5. Diffusion ; 6. Time-dependent flow ; 7. Capillary effects ; 8. Electrohydrodynamics ; 9. Electroosmosis ; 10. Dielectrophoresis ; 11. Magnetophoresis ; 12. Thermal transfer ; 13. Two-phase flow ; 14. Complex flow patterns ; 15. Acoustofluidics ; 16. Optofluidics ; 17. Nanofluidics ; Appendices
£37.04
Oxford University Press Mathematical Techniques An Introduction for the
Book SynopsisMathematical Techniques provides a complete course in mathematics, covering all the essential topics with which a physical sciences or engineering student should be familiar. It introduces and builds on concepts in a progressive, carefully-layered way, and features over 2000 end of chapter problems, plus additional self-check questions.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This textbook offers an accessible and comprehensive grounding in many of the mathematical techniques required in the early stages of an engineering or science degree and also for the routine methods needed by first and second year mathematics students. * Engineering Designer March/April 2003 *There are also significant changes in content in the opening chapter, where the foundation material has been expanded usefully. The authors do not attempt to dodge theoretical hurdles. They are careful to explain many of the less intuitive properties of functions and to highlight generalisations without becoming over abstract. * Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2002 *Thoroughly recommended. * Zentralblatt MATH, 993:2002 *Table of ContentsPART 1. ELEMENTARY METHODS, DIFFERENTIATION, COMPLEX NUMBERS; PART 2. MATRIX AND VECTOR ALGEBRA; PART 3. INTEGRATION AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; PART 4. TRANSFORMS AND FOURIER SERIES; PART 5. MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS; PART 6. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS; PART 7. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS; PART 8. PROJECTS; SELF-TESTS: SELECTED ANSWERS; ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS; APPENDICES; FURTHER READING; INDEX
£60.79
Oxford University Press Avian Flight
Book SynopsisBird flight has always intrigued mankind. This book provides an up to date account of our existing knowledge on the subject, as well as offering new insights and challenging some established views. A brief history of the science of flight introduces the basic physical principles governing aerial locomotion. A treatment of flight-related functional morphology concentrates on the difference in shape of the arm and hand part of the wings, on the structure and function of tails, and on the shape of the body. The anatomy and mechanical properties of feathers receive special attention. Aerodynamic principles used by birds are explained in theory by simply applying Newton''s laws, and in practice by showing the direction and velocity of the attached flow around an arm wing cross section and of the leading edge vortex flow above a hand wing. The Archaeopteryx fossils remain crucial in our understanding of the evolution of bird flight despite the recent discovery of a range of well-preserved anTrade Review...this is an expertly written introduction into all aspects of bird flight. What makes it even better is that Videler's narrative emphasis is not so much on the mechanical minutiae of avian flight, but rather on explaining and describing what makes it all work...His writing style, moreover, is enthusiastic and colourful. * PalArch's Journal of Vetebrate Palaeontology, 2007 *The strength of the book is its comprehensive coverage of the field...Videler tells us about old work that is still enlightening as well as about the newest and most fashionable research. * Ethology, 2006 *Videler is an enthusiast in every sense of the word, and this is a book for enthsiasts...a key achievement of Videler's book, in reviewing the current state of our knowledge, is to reveal how many lacunae remain. * Ibis *Regardless, the book does a splendid job of conveying the reasons for the author's entusiasm for studying avian flight...the book will serve as an excellent foundation for seminars for advanced undergraduates or graduates and as an essential motivational tool for all avian biologists. * JEB, Bret W. Tobalske, University of Portland *...the book is lucidly written, with clear explanations * British Birds, Vol 99 *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Acquisition of knowledge ; 2. The flight apparatus ; 3. Feathers for flight ; 4. Aerodynamics ; 5. Evolution of bird flight ; 6. Bird flight modes ; 7. The bird flight engine ; 8. Energy required for flight ; 9. Comparing the metabolic costs of flight
£70.30
Oxford University Press Dynamic Thinking
Book SynopsisDynamic Thinking: A Primer on Dynamic Field Theory introduces the reader to a new approach to understanding cognitive and neural dynamics using the concepts of Dynamic Field Theory (DFT). Dynamic Neural Fields are formalizations of how neural populations represent the continuous dimensions of perceptual features, movements, and cognitive decisions. The concepts of DFT establish links between brain and behavior, revealing ways in which models of brain function can be tested with both neural and behavioral measures. Thus, DFT bridges the gap between brain and behavior, between neuroscience and the behavioral sciences. The book provides systematic tutorials on the central concepts of DFT and their grounding in both dynamical systems theory and neurophysiology. The concrete mathematical implementation of these concepts is laid out, supported by hands-on exercises that make use of interactive simulators in MATLAB. The book also contains a large set of exemplary case studies in which the concepts and associated models are used to understand how elementary forms of embodied cognition emerge and develop.Trade Review"A thorough and systematic introduction to dynamic field theory and its applications to perception, cognition, and action. This book will allow students and researchers interested in this important modeling framework to learn all about it, and join in its future development. "-Jay McClelland, Director, Center for Mind, Brain, and Computation, Stanford UniversityTable of ContentsContributors Abbreviations General Introduction John Spencer and Gregor Schöner Part 1 Integrating Lower-Level Perception-Action with Higher-Level Cognition Introduction to Part 1 Gregor Schöner and John P. Spencer Chapter 1: The Dynamics of Neural Activation Variables Gregor Schöner, Hendrik Reimann, and Jonas Lins Chapter 2: Dynamic Field Theory Gregor Schöner and Anne Schutte Chapter 3: The Ties of DFT to Neurophyisology Sebastian Schneegans, Jonas Lins, and Gregor Schöner Chapter 4: Embodied Neural Dynamics Gregor Schöner, Christian Faubel, Evelina Dineva, and Estela Bicho Part 2 Integrating Lower-Level Perception-Action with Higher-Level Cognition Introduction to Part 2 John P. Spencer and Gregor Schöner Chapter 5: Integration and Selection in Multi-Dimensional Dynamic Fields. Sebastian Schneegans, Jonas Lins, and John P. Spencer Chapter 6: Integrating Perception and Working Memory in a Three-Layer Dynamic Field Model Jeffrey S. Johnson and Vanessa R. Simmering Chapter 7: Sensory-Motor and Cognitive Transformation Sebastian Schneegans Chapter 8: Integrating "What" and "Where": Visual Working Memory for Objects in a Scene Sebastian Schneegans, John P. Spencer, and Gregor Schöner Chapter 9: Dynamic Scene Representations and Autonomous Robotics Stephan K. U. Zibner and Christian Faubel Part 3 Integrating Thinking over Multiple Timescales Introduction to Part 3 John P. Spencer and Gregor Schöner Chapter 10: Developmental Dynamics: The Spatial Precision Hypothesis Vanessa Simmering and Anne Schutte Chapter 11: A Process View of Learning and Development in an Autonomous Exploratory System Sammy Perone and Joseph P. Ambrose Chapter 12: Grounding Word Learning in Space and Time Larissa K. Samuelson and Christian Faubel Chapter 13: The Emergence of Higher-level Cognitive Flexibility: DFT and Executive Function Aaron T. Buss, Timothy Wifall, and Eliot Hazeltine Chapter 14: Autonomous Sequence Generation in Dynamic Field Theory Yulia Sandamirskaya Conclusions: A 'How-to' Guide to Modeling with Dynamic Field Theory Joseph Ambrose, Sebastian Schneegans, Gregor Schöner, and John P. Spencer
£168.75
Oxford University Press Understanding Vineyard Soils
Book SynopsisThe first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils, published in 2009, has been praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to viticulture, and is a major resource for professionals in the industry. However, the subject is not static--new developments are occurring in the field all the time. For example, the ''organic movement'' in viticulture continues to grow in importance and the emphasis on wine quality relevant to quantity is changing in an increasingly competitive world market. The promotion of organic and biodynamic practices has raised a general awareness about ''soil health'' and methods to assess it, which is often associated primarily with the biological status of the soil. Many commercial laboratories offer an extensive range of tests for soil (biological) health, the relevance of which is not clear to many growers. However, the development of new tools for characterizing soil microorganisms and identifying the specific functions of taxonomic groups is an exciting area of research that may offer answers to some of these questions in the future. This second edition of White''s influential book presents the latest updates and developments in vineyard and soil management practices. Just like the first edition, Understanding Vineyard Soils introduces readers from all backgrounds to the principles of viticulture.Trade ReviewRobert White explains vineyard soil science in detail from many angles...Each topic is developed in depth in this searching and thorough treatise, which provides an excellent reference text for professionals and amateurs alike. * Graham Godfrey, The Biologist *This is a solid addition to viticulture literature...Recommended. * G. S. Howell, CHOICE. *Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Foreword ; Preface ; 1 What Makes a Healthy Soil? ; 2 Soil Selection and Site Preparation ; 3 The Nutrition of Grapevines ; 4 Where the Vine Roots Live ; 5 The Living Soil ; 6 Putting It All Together ; Appendices ; References ; Index
£52.00
Oxford University Press Inc Tomorrows Table
Book SynopsisTomorrow''s Table argues that a judicious blend of two important strands of agriculture--genetic engineering and organic farming--is key to helping feed the world''s growing population in an ecologically balanced manner. Pamela Ronald, a geneticist, and her husband, Raoul Adamchak, an organic farmer, take the reader inside their lives for roughly a year, allowing us to look over their shoulders so that we can see what geneticists and organic farmers actually do. Readers see the problems that farmers face, trying to provide larger yields without resorting to expensive or environmentally hazardous chemicals, a problem that will loom larger and larger as the century progresses. They learn how organic farmers and geneticists address these problems. The book is for consumers, farmers, and policy decision makers who want to make food choices and policy that will support ecologically responsible farming practices, and for anyone who wants accurate information about organic farming, genetic enTable of ContentsForeword to the First Edition by Sir Gordon Conway Foreword to the Second Edition by Michael Specter Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Introduction 1. Green Revolution 2.0 Part II: The Farm 2. Why Organic Agriculture? 3. The Tools of Organic Agriculture Part III: The Laboratory 4. The Tools of Genetic Engineering Part IV: Consumers 5. Legislating Lunch 6. Whom Can We Trust? 7. Are Genetically Engineered Foods Safe to Eat? 8. The Mistrust of Science Part V: The Environment 9. Conserving Wildlands 10. Weeds, Gene Flow, and the Environment Part VI: Ownership 11. Who Owns the Seed? 12. The Seed Industry: Accelerating or Impeding Innovation? Part VII: The World 13. Feeding the World Ethically 14. Choosing Innovation Part VIII: Dinner 15. Deconstructing Dinner: Genetically Engineered, Organically Grown Glossary References Index
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Oxford University Press The Tears of Re
Book SynopsisAccording to Egyptian mythology, when the god Re cried, his tears turned into bees upon touching the ground. Beyond the realm of myth, the honey bee is a surprisingly common and significant motif in Egyptian history, playing a role in the mythology, medicine, art, and food of the ancient culture. In The Tears of Re: Beekeeping in Ancient Egypt, entomologist Gene Kritsky presents the first full-length discussion of the ways in which bees were a part of life in ancient Egypt, shedding light on one of the many mysteries of the ancient world. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt''s complex society, revealing that bees had a significant presence in everything from death rituals to trade. In fact, beekeeping was a state-controlled industry, and in certain instances honey could even be used to pay taxes! Honey was used both to sweeten foods and treat cuts, and was sometimes used as a tribute or offering. From the presence of bees in paintings and hieroglyphs in tombs to the use of beeswax in a variety of products, bees had a significant presence in ancient Egyptian culture. Richly illustrated and engagingly written, The Tears of Re will appeal to anyone with a passion for beekeeping, Egypt, or the ancient world.Trade ReviewKritsky achieves a quality integration punctuated with excellent illustration Readers will appreciate Kritskys combination of historical range, beekeeping knowledge, and connection to the present. * Adam Ebert, Agricultural History *This concise account of beekeeping in Ancient Egypt packs a wealth of material into its 133 pages of text ... a pleasure to read, exploring myriad aspects of Ancient Egyptian life from a new perspective and with appeal to a similarly wide audience. * Susan Biddle, Beekeepers Quarterly *Kritsky has provided a comprehensive, well documented, and highly readable overview of Ancient Egyptian beekeeping. His book is full of interesting facts ... a truly astounding book that will appeal to both Egyptophiles and entomologists * O. Zuhdi, KMT *This well-illustrated book works as a guide for the amateur Egyptologist, 'with step-by-step instructions to the evidence of ancient beekeeping at different archaeological sites and in different museums'. It is a great read for those with an interest in Ancient Egypt and the detective work that has revealed its complex, highly ordered and controlled society. The amateur beekeeper will also be fascinated by this book. * Paul Bolam, History Today *Kritsky marshals [the material for this book] with a simple, supple prose ... Readable in a few hours, the book is the sort of unexpected delight one hopes to find in an old hotel, and it deserves to do well. Lets hope the, er, buzz spreads (sorry). * Richard Benson, The Independent *This fascinating study traces the history of beekeeping and honey production through pictorial evidence starting back in the Fifth Dynasty ... well researched and very accessible to the general reader. * Hilary Forrest, Ancient Egypt *an engaging and enjoyable read and would encourage anyone who has an interest in bees, beekeeping or ancient Egypt to read it. * Biologist *Kritsky has created a book that is an enjoyable, engaging read and also contributes meaningfully to our understanding of the cultural significance of the bee and apiculture in Egypt. ... Kritsky's work is an essential starting point for understanding beekeeping and discussions of bees throughout the Mediterranean world, in art, and in history. * Rachel D. Carlson, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *Richly illustrated and engagingly written, Kritsky's monograph will appeal to anyone with a passion for beekeeping, Egyptology, or the ancient world in general. It will become a compelling reference work on the subject for many years to come. * European Journal Entomology *The is subject matter will appeal to students, beekeepers interested in history, and professors teaching the development of apiculture... * Kirsten Traynor, American Entomologist *A must for anyone interested in cultural entomology. * Claire Waring, Bee Craft *Table of Contents1. Beekeeping Begins ; 2. The Delight of Re: Beekeeping During the Old Kingdom ; 3. Instability and Reunification: Beekeeping During the Middle Kingdom ; 4. The Age of Empire: Beekeeping During the New Kingdom ; 5. The Saite Period ; 6. The Greco-Roman Period ; 7. The Honey Bee Hieroglyph ; 8. The Administration and Economics of Egyptian Beekeeping ; 9. Bees and Food ; 10. Honey and Healing ; 11. Bees, Gods, and Feasts ; 12. The Magic of Beeswax ; 13. The Afterlife of Ancient Egyptian Beekeeping
£29.24
Oxford University Press Worlds of Flow A history of hydrodynamics from the Bernoullis to Prandtl Paperback
Book SynopsisThe first of its kind, this book is an in-depth history of hydrodynamics from its eighteenth-century foundations to its first major successes in twentieth-century hydraulics and aeronautics. It documents the foundational role of fluid mechanics in developing a new mathematical physics. It gives full and clear accounts of the conceptual breakthroughs of physicists and engineers who tried to meet challenges in the practical worlds of hydraulics, navigation, blood circulation, meteorology, and aeronautics, and it shows how hydrodynamics at last began to fulfill its early promise to unify the different worlds of flow. Richly illustrated, technically thorough, and sensitive to cross-cultural effects, this history should attract a broad range of historians, scientists, engineers, and philosophers and be a standard reference for anyone interested in fluid mechanics.Trade ReviewThis book deserves a place in every university library, and it will surely be read with much interest, and some surprise, by many applied mathematicians. * Alex D.D. Craik, University of St Andrews, The London Mathematical Society Newsletter 2006 *The book is a valuable contribution to its subject and is likely to provide new and perhaps useful insights to those studying fluid dynamics. It is well written and produced. * D.H. Peregrine, Mathematical Reviews *By presenting in detail the interactions between many mathematicians and engineers, and by emphasizing the different styles characteristic of scientists in different countries, Darrigol has provided a fascinating insight into the development of hydrodynamics. * J. Stewart Turner, Australian National University, Canberra, August 2006, Physics World 2006 *A fascinating and well written book. * Meccanica 2007 *Table of Contents1. The dynamical equations ; 2. Water waves ; 3. Viscosity ; 4. Vortices ; 5. Instability ; 6. Turbulence ; 7. Drag and lift
£42.74
OUP Oxford The Oxford Handbook of Random Matrix Theory
Book SynopsisRandom matrix theory is applied by physicists and mathematicians to understand phenomena in nature and deep mathematical structures. This book offers a comprehensive look at random matrix theory by leading researchers, including applications inside and outside of physics and mathematics.Table of ContentsI INTRODUCTION; II PROPERTIES OF RANDOM MATRIX THEORY; III APPLICATIONS OF RANDOM MATRIX THEORY
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Oxford University Press Physics of SpinOrbitCoupled Oxides
Book SynopsisThis book reviews recent experimental and theoretical evidence that the physical and structural properties of transition metal oxides may decisively be influenced by strong spin-orbit interactions that compete with comparable Coulomb, magnetic exchange, and crystalline electric field interactions.Trade ReviewA valuable resource on very important materials that is likely to be widely used. * David J. Singh, University of Missouri *Exactly what is missing at present. It cannot be any more timely. * Mike Whangbo, North Carolina State University *Table of ContentsPreface I. Fundamental Principles 1: Introduction 1.1. Overview 1.2. Outline of the Book 1.3. Fundamental Characteristics of 4d- and 5d-Transition Metal Oxides 1.4. Crystal Fields and Chemical Aspects 1.5. Electron-Lattice Coupling 1.6. Spin-Orbit Interactions 1.7. The Dzyaloshinsky-Moriya Interaction 1.8. Phase Diagram of Correlated, Spin-Orbit-Coupled Matter 1.9. Absence of Topological States in 4d- and 5d-Transition Metal Oxides Further Reading References II. Phenomena in 4d- and 5d-Transition Metal Oxides 2: Spin-Orbit Interactions in Ruddlesden-Popper Phases Srn+1IrnO3n+1 (n = 1, 2 and ?) 2.1. Overview 2.2. Novel Mott Insulator: Sr2IrO4 2.3. Borderline Insulator: Sr3Ir2O7 2.4. Metallic SrIrO3 and its Derivatives Further Reading References 3: Magnetic Frustration 3.1. Overview 3.2. Two-Dimensional Honeycomb Lattices: Na2IrO3 and Li2IrO3 3.3. Ruthenate Honeycomb Lattices: Na2RuO3 and Li2RuO3 3.4. Three-Dimensional Honeycomb Lattices: b-Li2IrO3 and g-Li2IrO3 and Hyperkagome Na4Ir3O8 3.5. Pyrochlore Iridates 3.6. Double-Perovskite Iridates with Ir5+(5d4) Ions: Absence of Nonmagnetic Singlet Jeff = 0 State 3.7. Quantum Liquid in Unfrustrated Lattice Ba4Ir3O10 Further Reading References 4: Lattice-Driven Ruthenates 4.1 Overview 4.2. Orbital and Magnetic Order in Doped Ca2RuO4 4.3. Unconventional Magneto-Transport Properties of Ca3Ru2O7 4.4. Pressure-Induced Transition from Interlayer Ferromagnetism to Intralayer Antiferromagnetism in Sr4Ru3O10 4.5. General Remarks Further Reading References 5: Electric-Current-Control via Strong Spin-Orbit-Coupling 5.1. Overview 5.2. Ca2RuO4 5.3. Sr2IrO4 5.4. General Remarks Further Reading References III. Materials Synthesis 6: Single-Crystal Synthesis 6.1. Overview 6.2. Flux Technique 6.3. Optical Floating-Zone Technique 6.4. Field-Altering Technology Further Reading References Appendix: Synopses of Selected Experimental Techniques Subject Index Compound Index
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Oxford University Press, USA Bridges The Science and Art of the Worlds Most
Book SynopsisBridges are remarkable structures. Often vast, immense, and sometimes beautiful, they can be icons of cities. David Blockley explains how to read a bridge, how they stand up, and how engineers design them to be so strong. He examines the engineering problems posed by bridges, and considers their cultural, aesthetic, and historical importance.Trade ReviewA fascinating book on a fascinating subject * Professional Engineering Magazine *Table of Contents1. Bridges are BATS: Why we build bridges ; 2. Underneath the Arches: Bridges need good foundations ; 3. Bending it: Bridges need strong structures ; 4. All Trussed up: Interdependence creates emergence ; 5. Let it all Hang Down: Structuring using tension ; 6. How Safe is Safe Enough? Incomplete science ; 7. Bridges built by people for people: Processes for joined-up thinking ; Glossary ; Bibliography
£12.59
Oxford University Press Food
Book SynopsisIn this Very Short Introduction, Prof Lord John Krebs provides a brief history of human food, from our remote ancestors 3 million years ago to the present day. By looking at the four great transitions in human food - cooking, agriculture, processing, and preservation - he considers a variety of questions, including why people like some kinds of foods and not others; how your senses contribute to flavour; the role of genetics in our likes and dislikes; and the differences in learning and culture around the world. In turn he considers aspects of diet, nutrition, and health, and the disparity between malnutrition in some places and overconsumption in others. Finally, he considers some of the big issues - the obesity crisis, sustainable agriculture, the role of new technologies such as genetic modification of crops, and ends by posing the question: how will it be possible to feed a population of 9 billion in 2050, without destroying our natural environment? 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 Reviewexcellent book * Financial Times *A necessary contribution to the field. * Times Literary Supplement *Table of ContentsFURTHER READING; REFERENCES
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Oxford University Press Symmetry of Crystals and Molecules
Book SynopsisAn eminently readable book on the symmetry of crystals and molecules, starting from first principles.Trade ReviewThe content is comprehensive, covering symmetry operations, stereographic projection, application to X-ray diffraction, group theory, as well as spectroscopy ... the book shines with instructional discussions of several problem sets ... I find reason to recommend the book ... I am glad to see it on my bookshelf * Angewandte Chemie International Edition, *This book successfully combines a thorough treatment of molecular and crystalline symmetry with a simple and informal writing style. By means of familiar examples the author helps to provide the reader with those conceptual tools necessary for the development of a clear understanding of what are often regarded as 'difficult' topics. * Christopher Hammond, University of Leeds *This book should tell you everything you need to know about crystal and molecular symmetry. Ladd adopts an integrated approach so that the relationships between crystal symmetry, molecular symmetry and features of chemical interest are maintained and reinforced. The theoretical aspects of bonding and symmetry are also well represented, as are symmetry-dependent physical properties and the applications of group theory. The comprehensive coverage will make this book a valuable resource for a broad range of readers. * Alexander Blake, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham *I marvel at the comprehensive detail and rigour ... I see this book becoming essential reading, if not prescribed for intensive study. * Jan Boeyens, University of Pretoria *The book really shines, with clear and precise definitions given for point groups, lattices and space groups - ideal reading for any budding crystallographer who wonders what all those columns in the International tables for crystallography are for. * Chemistry World *Table of Contents1. Symmetry everywhere ; 2. Geometry of crystals and molecules ; 3. Point group symmetry ; 4. Lattices ; 5. Space groups ; 6. Symmetry and x-ray diffraction ; 7. Elements of group theory ; 8. Applications of group theory ; 9. Computer-assisted studies ; Appendices
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Oxford University Press Materials
Book SynopsisThe study of materials is a major field of research that supports and drives innovation in technology. Using modern scientific techniques, materials scientists and engineers explore and manipulate materials, and create new ones with remarkable strength and extraordinary optical and electrical properties. In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Hall looks at a wide range of materials, from steel, wood, and rubber, to gold, silicon, and graphene, describing how materials are used, how their properties arise from their internal structure, and how useful and novel things are made from them. He concludes by looking at how the global scale of materials consumption now threatens the goal of sustainability. 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. Gold, sand, and string ; 2. Close observation ; 3. Tough but slippery ; 4. Electric blue ; 5. Making stuff and making things ; 6. Such quantities of sand ; Further reading ; Index
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Oxford University Press, USA Fluid Dynamics Part 2 Asymptotic Problems of Fluid Dynamics
Book SynopsisIn this second volume the reader is introduced to asymptotic methods. These are now an inherent part of applied mathematics, and are used in different branches of physics, but it was fluid dynamics where asymptotic techniques were first introduced.Table of Contents1. Perturbation Methods ; 2. Asymptotic Problems of Subsonic Flow Theory ; 3. Supersonic Flows past Thin Aerfoils ; 4. Transonic Flows ; 5. Hypersonic Flows ; 6. Low-Reynold-Number Flows
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Oxford University Press Dielectric Relaxation in Biological Systems
Book SynopsisThe study of dielectric properties of biological systems and their components is important not only for fundamental scientific knowledge but also for its applications in medicine, biology, and biotechnology. The associated technique - known as dielectric spectroscopy - has enabled researchers to quickly and accurately acquire time- or frequency-spectra of permittivity and conductivity and permitted the derivation and testing of realistic electrical models for cells and organelles. This text covers the theoretical basis and practical aspects of the study of dielectric properties of biological systems, such as water, electrolyte and polyelectrolytes, solutions of biological macromolecules, cells suspensions and cellular systems. The authors'' combined efforts provide a comprehensive and cohesive book that takes advantage of the expertise of multiple scientists involved in cutting-edge research in the specific sub-fields of bio-dielectric spectroscopy while maintaining its self-consistencTrade ReviewThis book is a tremendously useful tool for researchers who wish to understand dielectric relaxation methods aimed at studying biological materials. It covers experimental techniques, data analyses, as well as models, in each case ranging from historical backgrounds to state-of-the-art approaches. Challenging features of biological materials such as interfacial dielectric effects and the role of water are covered in detail by experts in the field. The book provides many examples of dielectric signatures of biological processes and illustrates these by informative figures. * Ranko Richert, *The textbook presents a view of dielectric theory, analysis and associated experimental techniques with a focus on biological applications. It addresses the determination of permittivity over a wide range of frequencies and conductivities and presents the methodology for dealing with electrode polarization by experimental techniques and analysis. The text presents a compendium of data, contemporary analyses and results that delineate the system dynamics on biologically interesting systems, ranging from water to macromolecules to membranes to cells. This text is intended for scientists who need information on such systems and/or who want to augment their research arsenal with dielectric measurements. This text is well annotated with useful references. * John G. Berberian *Table of ContentsPART I: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND; PART II: EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES; PART III: APPLICATIONS
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Oxford University Press, USA Phasing in Crystallography
Book SynopsisModern crystallographic methods originate from the synergy of two main research streams, the small-molecule and the macro-molecular streams. The first stream was able to definitively solve the phase problem for molecules up to 200 atoms in the asymmetric unit. The achievements obtained by the macromolecular stream are also impressive. A huge number of protein structures have been deposited in the Protein Data Bank. The solution of them is no longer reserved to an elite group of scientists, but may be attained in a large number of laboratories around the world, even by young scientists. New probabilistic approaches have been tailored to deal with larger structures, errors in the experimental data, and modest data resolution. Traditional phasing techniques like ab initio, molecular replacement, isomorphous replacement, and anomalous dispersion techniques have been revisited. The new approaches have been implemented in robust phasing programs, which have been organized in automatic pipeliTrade ReviewThis textbook is recommended to those interested in direct methods of solving the "Phase Problem" in order to find the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a crystal by use of data from its X-ray diffraction pattern. It explains how best to assess the relative phase of each diffracted beam essential input for the calculation of an electron-density map of a crystal and how to do it correctly and efficiently. Methods used for macromolecules are also discussed. The book contains many excellent well thought-out illustrations and the mathematical equations are also clearly explained in the text. * Jenny P. Glusker, Fox Chase Cancer Centre and University of Pennsylvania *Active researchers will find the book extremely useful in order to understand the historical developments, advantages, and limitations of the conceptually different methods for crystallographic phasing. Newcomers and students will find it a clarifying introduction and overview of the tools and trends available in modern crystallographic research. There is no doubt that the volume will soon be another landmark text in the world of crystallography. * Gilberto Artioli, University of Padova *This book by Carmelo Giacovazzo is indeed a modern perspective of phasing in crystallography, as its title claims. In many parts of this work the author is asking provocative questions and provides well substantiated answers, while keeping the mathematics in the text to a minimum and deferring complicated derivations to carefully constructed appendices. Details of related theoretical works of the author and other writers are skipped wherever possible. This book is very likely to be appreciated by crystallographers interested in the principles of direct methods of phase determination as well as by those who would also like to see the mathematical material involved. * Uri Shmueli, Tel Aviv University *This textbook of basic to advanced material is by one of the foremost experts on phasing methods in crystallography. Joint winner of the IUCr 2011 Ewald Medal and Prize, Carmelo Giacovazzo presents a coherent synthesis of mathematical methods for crystal structures of all molecule sizes as well as current practice in the discipline. The author describes what works today, within a helpful historical context, making it a book for our time. * John Helliwell, University of Manchester *Clear and well written [] An excellent book aimed at those wishing to know the present state of phasing in crystallography. * Crystallography Reviews *Table of Contents1. Fundamentals of crystallography ; 2. Wilson statistics ; 3. The origin problem, invariants and seminvariants ; 4. The method of joint probability distribution functions, neighborhoods and representations ; 5. The probabilistic estimation of triplet and quartet invariants ; 6. Traditional direct phasing procedures ; 7. Joint probability distribution functions when a model is available: the Fourier syntheses ; 8. Phase improvement and extension ; 9. Charge flipping and VLD (Vive la difference) ; 10. Patterson methods and direct space properties ; 11. Phasing via electron and neutron diffraction data ; 12. Phasing methods for powder data ; 13. Molecular replacement ; 14. Isomorphous replacement techniques ; 15. Anomalous dispersion techniques ; Mathematical Appendices
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Oxford University Press Zoo Animals
Book SynopsisZoo Animals: Behaviour, Management and Welfare addresses the key questions surrounding the keeping of zoo animals, and reveals how we can apply our ever-growing understanding of animal behaviour to ensure zoo animals are managed as effectively as possible, without their health and welfare being compromised.Trade ReviewIt is written in a lively and accessible style, and covers every aspect of zoo animal management, from basic biology to legislation and record keeping. It is highly readable and scientifically well grounded. * Jenny Morton, The Biologist *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. History and philosophy of zoos ; 3. Regulatory framework ; 4. Behaviour ; 5. Animal identification and record keeping ; 6. Housing and husbandry ; 7. Animal welfare ; 8. Environmental enrichment ; 9. Small population management ; 10. Conservation ; 11. Health ; 12. Feeding and nutrition ; 13. People in zoos ; 14. Research ; 15. We hope you enjoyed your visit
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Oxford University Press The Digital Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy
Book SynopsisAround the developing world, political leaders face a dilemma: the very information and communication technologies that boost economic fortunes also undermine power structures. Globally, one in ten internet users is a Muslim living in a populous Muslim community. In these countries, young people are developing their political identities--including a transnational Muslim identity--online. In countries where political parties are illegal, the internet is the only infrastructure for democratic discourse. In others, digital technologies such as mobile phones and the internet have given key actors an information infrastructure that is independent of the state. And in countries with large Muslim communities, mobile phones and the internet are helping civil society build systems of political communication independent of the state and beyond easy manipulation by cultural or religious elites. This book looks at the role that communications technologies play in advancing democratic transitions iTrade ReviewA long-awaited inquiry into the politics of the Internet...Howard's book is an innovative contribution among the overwhelming amount of writings about the role of the Internet in the Middle East...Howard puts much effort in explaining the multifaceted results, adding tables to summarize important findings. This nuanced approach is a pleasant break from the often-found urge for absolute (utopian or dystopian) claims...The book is highly recommended as required reading for technology experts, graduate students, and longer serving academics alike. * Political Communication *At a time when everyone is asking whether new media affects politics in the Mid-East, Philip Howard has produced the definitive answer in his book. This is an impressive work of scholarship, both in its quantitative approach to international affairs and in its conclusions, which will be of interest to social scientists and policy makers alike. * Clay Shirky, New York University and author of Cognitive Surplus *This book presents a most challenging and original analysis of the cultural and political dynamics of the Muslim world through the lens of the interaction between communication technology and politics. It breaks new ground in our understanding of the implications of digital technology for socio-political change. It will become a reference in political communication for the years to come. * Manuel Castells, Wallis Annenberg Chair of Communication Technology and Society, University of Southern California-Los Angeles *For too long the literature on the politics of the new information technologies has been empirically thin and theoretically overheated. By substituting systematic empirical analysis for anecdote and nuanced interpretation for hyperbole, Howard has written an original and important book that scholars of comparative politics, democratization, contentious politics and the new information technologies will be obliged to read. As he provocatively reminds us (quoting Kranzberg), 'technology is neither good nor bad, nor is it neutral. * Doug McAdam, Professor of Sociology and Director of Urban Studies, Stanford University *In contests between dictatorship and democracy, new media exert increasingly determinative influence. Philip Howard provides a detailed, thoughtful analysis of how the flow of information and tools of communication are reshaping global politics. * Philip Seib, Director of the USC Center on Public Diplomacy *Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; PROLOGUE: REVOLUTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST WILL BE DIGITIZED; INTRODUCTION: POLITICAL COMMUNICATION AND CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM MEDIA SYSTEMS; CONCLUSION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEMOCRATIC ISLAM; REFERENCES; INDEX
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Oxford University Press Out of the Mountains
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Oxford University Press Moral Machines
Book SynopsisAn invaluable guide to avoiding the stuff of science-fiction nightmares.--John Gilby, Times Higher EducationMoral Machines is a fine introduction to the emerging field of robot ethics. There is much here that will interest ethicists, philosophers, cognitive scientists, and roboticists.-Peter Danielson, Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsWritten with an abundance of examples and lessons learned, scenarios of incidents that may happen, and elaborate discussions on existing artificial agents on the cutting edge of research/practice, Moral Machines goes beyond what is known as computer ethics into what will soon be called the discipline of machine morality. Highly recommended.-G. Trajkovski, CHOICE...the book does succeed in making the essential point that the phrase ''moral machine'' is not an oxymoron. It also provides a window onto an area of research with which psychologists are unlikely to be familiar and one from which, at some point, we may be able to learn quite a lot.-PsycCRITIQUES MTrade ReviewAn invaluable guide to avoiding the stuff of science-fiction nightmares. * John Gilby, Times Higher Education *Table of ContentsPREFACE
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Oxford University Press Inc Analysis of Transport Phenomena
Book SynopsisAnalysis of Transport Phenomena, Second Edition, provides a unified treatment of momentum, heat, and mass transfer, emphasizing the concepts and analytical techniques that apply to these transport processes. The second edition has been revised to reinforce the progression from simple to complex topics and to better introduce the applied mathematics that is needed both to understand classical results and to model novel systems. A common set of formulation, simplification, and solution methods is applied first to heat or mass transfer in stationary media and then to fluid mechanics, convective heat or mass transfer, and systems involving various kinds of coupled fluxes.FEATURES: * Explains classical methods and results, preparing students for engineering practice and more advanced study or research* Covers everything from heat and mass transfer in stationary media to fluid mechanics, free convection, and turbulence* Improved organization, including the establishment of a more integrativeTrade Review"Deen is the gold standard for teaching graduate-level transport phenomena to chemical engineers." -Yossef Elabd, Drexel UniversityTable of ContentsPreface ; List of Symbols ; CHAPTER 1. DIFFUSIVE FLUXES AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES ; 1.1 INTRODUCTION ; 1.2 BASIC CONSTITUTIVE EQUATIONS ; 1.3 DIFFUSIVITIES FOR ENERGY, SPECIES, AND MOMENTUM ; 1.4 MAGNITUDES OF TRANSPORT COEFFICIENTS ; 1.5 MOLECULAR INTERPRETATION OF TRANSPORT COEFFICIENTS ; 1.6 LIMITATIONS ON LENGTH AND TIME SCALES ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER ; 2.1 INTRODUCTION ; 2.2 GENERAL FORMS OF CONSERVATION EQUATIONS ; 2.3 CONSERVATION OF MASS ; 2.4 CONSERVATION OF ENERGY: THERMAL EFFECTS ; 2.5 HEAT TRANSFER AT INTERFACES ; 2.6 CONSERVATION OF CHEMICAL SPECIES ; 2.7 MASS TRANSFER AT INTERFACES ; 2.8 MOLECULAR VIEW OF SPECIES CONSERVATION ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 3. FORMULATION AND APPROXIMATION ; 3.1 INTRODUCTION ; 3.2 ONE-DIMENSIONAL EXAMPLES ; 3.3 ORDER-OF-MAGNITUDE ESTIMATION AND SCALING ; 3.4 <"DIMENSIONALITY>" IN MODELING ; 3.5 TIME SCALES IN MODELING ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 4. SOLUTION METHODS BASED ON SCALING CONCEPTS ; 4.1 INTRODUCTION ; 4.2 SIMILARITY METHOD ; 4.3 REGULAR PERTURBATION ANALYSIS ; 4.4 SINGULAR PERTURBATION ANALYSIS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 5. SOLUTION METHODS FOR LINEAR PROBLEMS ; 5.1 INTRODUCTION ; 5.2 PROPERTIES OF LINEAR BOUNDARY-VALUE PROBLEMS ; 5.3 FINITE FOURIER TRANSFORM METHOD ; 5.4 BASIS FUNCTIONS ; 5.5 FOURIER SERIES ; 5.6 FFT SOLUTIONS FOR RECTANGULAR GEOMETRIES ; 5.7 FFT SOLUTIONS FOR CYLINDRICAL GEOMETRIES ; 5.8 FFT SOLUTIONS FOR SPHERICAL GEOMETRIES ; 5.9 POINT-SOURCE SOLUTIONS ; 5.10 MORE ON SELF-ADJOINT EIGENVALUE PROBLEMS AND FFT ; SOLUTIONS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 6. FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID MECHANICS ; 6.1 INTRODUCTION ; 6.2 CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM ; 6.3 TOTAL STRESS, PRESSURE, AND VISCOUS STRESS ; 6.4 FLUID KINEMATICS ; 6.5 CONSTITUTIVE EQUATIONS FOR VISCOUS STRESS ; 6.6 FLUID MECHANICS AT INTERFACES ; 6.7 FORCE CALCULATIONS ; 6.8 STREAM FUNCTION ; 6.9 DIMENSIONLESS GROUPS AND FLOW REGIMES ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 7. UNIDIRECTIONAL AND NEARLY UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW ; 7.1 INTRODUCTION ; 7.2 STEADY FLOW WITH A PRESSURE GRADIENT ; 7.3 STEADY FLOW WITH A MOVING SURFACE ; 7.4 TIME-DEPENDENT FLOW ; 7.5 LIMITATIONS OF EXACT SOLUTIONS ; 7.6 NEARLY UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 8. CREEPING FLOW ; 8.1 INTRODUCTION ; 8.2 GENERAL FEATURES OF LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER FLOW ; 8.3 UNIDIRECTIONAL AND NEARLY UNIDIRECTIONAL SOLUTIONS ; 8.4 STREAM-FUNCTION SOLUTIONS ; 8.5 POINT-FORCE SOLUTIONS ; 8.6 PARTICLES AND SUSPENSIONS ; 8.7 CORRECTIONS TO STOKES' LAW ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 9. LAMINAR FLOW AT HIGH REYNOLDS NUMBER ; 9.1 INTRODUCTION ; 9.2 GENERAL FEATURES OF HIGH REYNOLDS NUMBER FLOW ; 9.3 IRROTATIONAL FLOW ; 9.4 BOUNDARY LAYERS AT SOLID SURFACES ; 9.5 INTERNAL BOUNDARY LAYERS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 10. FORCED-CONVECTION HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN CONFINED LAMINAR FLOWS ; 10.1 INTRODUCTION ; 10.2 PECLET NUMBER ; 10.3 NUSSELT AND SHERWOOD NUMBERS ; 10.4 ENTRANCE REGION ; 10.5 FULLY DEVELOPED REGION ; 10.6 CONSERVATION OF ENERGY: MECHANICAL EFFECTS ; 10.7 TAYLOR DISPERSION ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 11. FORCED-CONVECTION HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN UNCONFINED LAMINAR FLOWS ; 11.1 INTRODUCTION ; 11.2 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN CREEPING FLOW ; 11.3 HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN LAMINAR BOUNDARY LAYERS ; 11.4 SCALING LAWS FOR NUSSELT AND SHERWOOD NUMBERS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 12. TRANSPORT IN BUOYANCY-DRIVEN FLOW ; 12.1 INTRODUCTION ; 12.2 BUOYANCY AND THE BOUSSINESQ APPROXIMATION ; 12.3 CONFINED FLOWS ; 12.4 DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND BOUNDARY-LAYER EQUATIONS ; 12.5 UNCONFINED FLOWS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 13. TRANSPORT IN TURBULENT FLOW ; 13.1 INTRODUCTION ; 13.2 BASIC FEATURES OF TURBULENCE ; 13.3 TIME-SMOOTHED EQUATIONS ; 13.4 EDDY DIFFUSIVITY MODELS ; 13.5 OTHER APPROACHES FOR TURBULENT-FLOW CALCULATIONS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 14. SIMULTANEOUS ENERGY AND MASS TRANSFER AND MULTICOMPONENT SYSTEMS ; 14.1 INTRODUCTION ; 14.2 CONSERVATION OF ENERGY: MULTICOMPONENT SYSTEMS ; 14.3 SIMULTANEOUS HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER ; 14.4 INTRODUCTION TO COUPLED FLUXES ; 14.5 STEFAN-MAXWELL EQUATIONS ; 14.6 GENERALIZED DIFFUSION IN DILUTE MIXTURES ; 14.7 GENERALIZED STEFAN-MAXWELL EQUATIONS ; References ; Problems ; CHAPTER 15. TRANSPORT IN ELECTROLYTE SOLUTIONS ; 15.1 INTRODUCTION ; 15.2 FORMULATION OF MACROSCOPIC PROBLEMS ; 15.3 MACROSCOPIC EXAMPLES ; 15.4 EQUILIBRIUM DOUBLE LAYERS ; 15.5 ELECTROKINETIC PHENOMENA ; References ; Problems ; APPENDIX A. VECTORS AND TENSORS ; A.1 INTRODUCTION ; A.2 REPRESENTATION OF VECTORS AND TENSORS ; A.3 VECTOR AND TENSOR PRODUCTS ; A.4 VECTOR-DIFFERENTIAL OPERATORS ; A.5 INTEGRAL TRANSFORMATIONS ; A.6 POSITION VECTORS ; A.7 ORTHOGONAL CURVILINEAR COORDINATES ; A.8 SURFACE GEOMETRY ; References ; APPENDIX B. ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ; B.1 INTRODUCTION ; B.2 FIRST-ORDER EQUATIONS ; B.3 EQUATIONS WITH CONSTANT COEFFICIENTS ; B.4 BESSEL AND SPHERICAL BESSEL EQUATIONS ; B.5 OTHER EQUATIONS WITH VARIABLE COEFFICIENTS ; References ; Index
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Oxford University Press Waging War Conflict Culture and Innovation in
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Oxford University Press Inc Energy What Everyone Needs to Know
Book SynopsisWithout a doubt, the topic of energy--from coal, oil, and nuclear to geothermal, solar and wind--is one of the most pressing across the globe. It is of paramount importance to policy makers, economists, environmentalists, and industry as they consider which technologies to invest in, how to promote use of renewable energy sources, and how to plan for dwindling reserves of non-renewable energy. In Energy: What Everyone Needs to Know, José Goldemberg, a nuclear physicist who has been hailed by Time magazine as one of the world''s top leaders and visionaries on the environment, takes readers through the basics of the world energy system, its problems, and the technical as well as non-technical solutions to the most pressing energy problems. Addressing the issues in a Q-and-A format, Goldemberg answers such questions as: What are wind, wave, and geothermal energy? What are the problems of nuclear waste disposal? What is acid rain? What is the greenhouse gas effect? What is Carbon Capture and Storage? What are smart grids? What is the Kyoto Protocol? What is cap and trade? The book sheds light on the role of population growth in energy consumption, renewable energy resources, the amount of available energy reserves (and when they will run out), geopolitical issues, environmental problems, the frequency of environmental disasters, energy efficiency, new technologies, and solutions to changing consumption patterns. It will be the first place to look for information on the vital topic of energy.Table of ContentsPreface ; Part I: ENERGY - the basic concepts ; Chapter 1: ENERGY - the basic concepts ; What are forces? ; What is work? ; What is energy? ; Which are the common forces in nature? ; What is friction? ; How does one measure energy? ; Can energy be created from nothing? ; What is the First Law of Thermodynamics? ; How much energy do humans need to keep alive? ; How much energy do humans need for other activities? ; What are the sources of energy we use? ; What is the origin of the energy we use? ; At what rate is energy consumption growing? ; What is the role of population growth in energy growth? ; Why is energy consumption <"per capita>" growing? ; What is the relationship between energy and development? ; What is energy intensity? ; What is the Human Development Index (HDI)? ; What is the gross national happiness (GNH)? ; Part II: THE WORLD'S PRESENT ENERGY SYSTEMS ; Chapter 2: Energy Sources ; What are the primary energy sources? ; What are secondary energy sources? ; Why are there losses in converting energy sources? ; What is a Sankey diagram? ; Chapter 3: Fossil Fuels ; What do we know about coal? ; What do we know about oil? ; What is abiotic oil? ; How is the price of oil evolving? ; What do we know about gas? ; What is the expected life of fossil fuel reserves? ; How unevenly are reserves of fossil fuels distributed around the world? ; Chapter 4: Renewables ; What is biomass? ; What are hydroelectric plants? ; What is wind energy? ; What are photovoltaic panels? ; What is solar thermal energy? ; What is solar low temperature thermoelectricity? ; What is wave energy? ; What is tidal energy? ; What is geothermal energy? ; What is the potential of renewables energies? ; How much land is needed to produce energy from renewables? ; Chapter 5: Nuclear Power ; What is nuclear power? ; Why has the growth of nuclear energy declined after 1985? ; What are the problems of nuclear waste disposal? ; What is the nuclear renaissance? ; What is nuclear fusion? ; Part III. THE PROBLEMS OF THE PRESENT SYSTEM ; Chapter 6: Exhaustion of fossil fuels ; Are fossil fuels being exhausted? ; What is the <"peak oil debate>"? ; Chapter 7: Energy Security ; What is energy security? ; What sorts of problems do developing countries face in accessing energy? ; Chapter 8: Environmental problems ; Why are environmental problem so important today? ; Which are the local environmental problems? ; What is urban air pollution? ; What is indoor air pollution? ; Which are the regional environmental problems? ; What is acid rain? ; Which are the global environmental problems? ; What is the greenhouse gas effect? ; What is the connection between global warming and energy? ; What is the IPCC (International Panel on Climate Change)? ; What are the facts concerning climate change? ; What are the forecasts of climate models? ; What are the environmental impacts from renewable sources? ; What are the impacts of hydroelectricity plants? ; How serious are oil leakages and spills? ; Is deforestation caused by energy use? ; What is the Ecological Footprint? ; Chapter 8: Energy costs ; What are the costs of energy? ; What are leaning curves? ; What are externalities? ; How big are energy subsidies? ; Part IV : TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AND POLICIES ; Chapter 9: Energy efficiency ; What is the potential of energy efficiency? ; What are the advantages of energy efficiency? ; What are the barriers to energy conservation? ; What is the potential for energy efficiency in power production? ; What is the potential of energy efficiency in buildings? ; How can we increase energy efficiency in buildings? ; What is building retrofitting? ; What is the impact of urbanization on energy use? ; What is the energy efficiency potential in industry? ; What is the energy efficiency potential in transportation? ; What is the <"rebound>" effect? ; Chapter 10: Renewables ; What are the prospects for increased use for renewables? ; Chapter 11: New technologies ; What is cogeneration? ; What is the role of new technologies for fossil fuels? ; What is CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) ; What is the future of transportation? ; Are natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and hydrogen alternatives for ; transportation? ; Are electrical powered vehicles feasible? ; What are fuel cells? ; How much progress is being made in battery storage? ; What is the role of energy storage? ; What is the role of long distance electricity transmission? ; What are smart grids? ; What are the prospects of biomass? ; Is ethanol a good substitute for gasoline? ; What are the prospects of biodiesel? ; Is there competition between bioenergy and food? ; Chapter 12: Policies ; What policy targets for renewable energy? ; What are biofuels mandates? ; What is Renewables Portfolios Standards (RPS)? ; What are CAFE standards? ; What are <"feed in tariffs>"? ; What is the Climate Convention? ; What is the Kyoto Protocol? ; What is <"cap and trade>"? ; What are carbon taxes? ; What is technological <"leapfrogging>"? ; What is sustainable development? ; Part V: NON-TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS ; What is the relationship between energy and lifestyles? ; Is technological development the only driving force for changing lifestyles? ; What is the impact of transportation modes on lifestyles? ; What are the major determinants of lifestyles changes? ; Appendix I Decimal prefixes ; Appendix II Energy units conversion factors
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Oxford University Press Orbital Mechanics
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An excellent book for teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is well organized, starting with the basics and proceeding in a logical manner to more advanced topics. The authors provide some interesting and entertaining anecdotes concerning the history of the subject, as well as many current applications."--Bruce Burlton, Carleton UniversityTable of ContentsEach Chapter ends with References and Problems. Chapter 1: The n-Body Problem 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Equations of Motion for the n-Body Problem 1.3 Justification of the Two-Body Model 1.4 The Two-Body Problem 1.5 The Elliptic Orbit 1.6 Parabolic, Hyperbolic, and Rectilinear Orbits 1.7 Energy of the Orbit Chapter 2: Position in Orbit as a Function of Time 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Position and Time in an Elliptic Orbit 2.3 Solution for the Eccentric Anomaly 2.4 The f and g Functions and Series 2.5 Position versus Time in Hyperbolic and Parabolic Orbits: Universal Variables Chapter 3: The Orbit in Space 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Orbital Elements 3.3 Determining the Orbital Elements from r and v 3.4 Velocity Hodographs Chapter 4: The Three-Body Problem 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Stationary Solutions of the Three-Body Problem 4.3 The Circular Restricted Problem 4.4 Surfaces of Zero Velocity 4.5 Stability of the Equilibrium Points 4.6 Periodic Orbits in the Restricted Case 4.7 Invariant Manifolds 4.8 Special Solutions Chapter 5: Lambert's Problem 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Transfer Orbits Between Specified Points 5.3 Lambert's Theorem 5.4 Properties of the Solutions to Lambert's Equation 5.5 The Terminal Velocity Vectors 5.6 Applications of Lambert's Equation 5.7 Multiple-Revolution Lambert Solutions Chapter 6: Rocket Dynamics 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Rocket Equation 6.3 Solution of the Rocket Equation in Field-Free Space 6.4 Solution of the Rocket Equation with External Forces 6.5 Rocket Payloads and Staging 6.6 Optimal Staging Chapter 7: Impulsive Orbit Transfer 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Impulsive Thrust Approximation 7.3 Two-Impulse Transfer Between Circular Orbits 7.4 The Hohmann Transfer 7.5 Coplanar Extensions of the Hohmann Transfer 7.6 Noncoplanar Extensions of the Hohmann Transfer 7.7 Conditions for Interception and Rendezvous Chapter 8: Continuous-Thrust Transfer 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Equation of Motion 8.3 Propellant Consumption 8.4 Quasi-Circular Orbit Transfer 8.5 The Effects of Nonconstant Mass 8.6 Optimal Quasi-Circular Orbit Transfer 8.7 Constant-Radial-Thrust Acceleration 8.8 Shifted Circular Orbits Chapter 9: Interplanetary Mission Analysis 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Sphere of Influence 9.3 Patched Conic Method 9.4 Velocity Change from Circular to Hyperbolic Orbit 9.5 Planetary Flyby (Gravity-Assist) Trajectories 9.6 Gravity-Assist Applications Chapter 10: Linear Orbit Theory 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Linearization of the Equations of Motion 10.3 The Hill-Clohessy-Wiltshire (CW) Equations 10.4 The Solution of the CW Equations 10.5 Linear Impulsive Rendezvous 10.6 State Transition Matrix for a General Conic Orbit Chapter 11: Perturbation 11.1 Introduction 11.2 The Perturbation Equations 11.3 Effect of Atmospheric Drag 11.4 Effect of Earth Oblateness 11.5 Effects of Solar-Lunar Attraction 11.6 Effect on the Orbit of the Moon Chapter 12: Canonical Systems and the Lagrange Equations 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Hamilton's Equations 12.3 Canonical Transformations 12.4 Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for a Canonical Transformation 12.5 Generating Functions 12.6 Jacobi's Theorem 12.7 Canonical Equations for the Two-Body Problem 12.8 The Delaunay Variables 12.9 Average Effects of Earth Oblateness Using Delaunay Variables 12.10 Lagrange Equations Chapter 13: Perturbations Due to Nonspherical Terms in the Earth's Potential 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Effect of the Zonal Harmonic Terms 13.3 Short-Period Variations 13.4 Long-Period Variations 13.5 Variations at O(J2/2) 13.6 The Potential in Terms of Conventional Elements 13.7 Variations Due to the Tesseral Harmonics 13.8 Resonance of a Near-Geostationary Orbit Chapter 14: Orbit Determination 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Angles-Only Orbit Determination 14.3 Laplacian Initial Orbit Determination 14.4 Gaussian Initial Orbit Determination 14.5 Orbit Determination from Two Position Vectors 14.6 Differential Correction Appendix 1: Astronomical Constants Appendix 2: Physical Characteristics of the Planets Appendix 3: Elements of the Planetary Orbits Index
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Oxford University Press Science of Cheese C
Book SynopsisIn an engaging tour of the science and history of cheese, Michael Tunick explores the art of cheese making, the science that lies underneath the deliciousness, and the history behind how humanity came up with one of its most varied and versatile of foods.Dr. Tunick spends his everyday deep within the halls of the science of cheese, as a researcher who creates new dairy products, primarily, cheeses. He takes us from the very beginning, some 8000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent, and shows us the accidental discovery of cheese when milk separated into curds and whey. This stroke of luck would lead to a very mild, and something akin to cottage, cheese-deemed delicious enough by our traveling cheese maker that he or she did it again another day.Today we know of more than 2,000 varieties of cheese from Gorgonzola, first noted in year 879, to Roquefort in 1070 to Cheddar in 1500. But Tunick delves deeper into the subject to provide a wide-ranging overview that begins with cows and milk and Trade ReviewMany books tell us about the cheeses of the world, but here the author introduces the reader to the chemistry and biology involved in cheese formation. I recommend this book to any cheese-eater who has wondered about the cause of their latest taste-sensation. * Simon Cotton, Chemistry and Industry *The book is full of fascinating data. * Colin Berry, The Oldie *A charming and informative book that will have you seeking out cheese shops with informed enthusiasm. * Christine Evans-Pughe, Engineering & Technology *Tunick comes very close to perfection. * Hans Bouma, NVOX *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. IN THE BEGINNING Milk ; 2. CURDS AND WHEY Cheesemaking ; 3. YOU'RE NOT GETTING OLDER, YOU'RE GETTING BETTER Ripening ; 4. DOES THIS CHEESE MAKE ME LOOK FAT? Nutrition ; 5. STICK IT UP YOUR NOSE, AND OTHER ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES ; 6. CHEESE IT - THE COPS! Laws and Regulations ; 7. DO TRY THIS AT HOME ; 8. THE CHEESE STANDS ALONE ; References ; Acknowledgments ; Index
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Oxford University Press Flight of the Century
Book SynopsisIn late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first nonstop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh''s flight from New York to Paris ushered in America''s age of commercial aviation. In The Flight of the Century, Thomas Kessner takes a fresh look at one of America''s greatest moments, explaining how what was essentially a publicity stunt became a turning point in history. Kessner vividly recreates the flight itself and the euphoric reaction to it on both sides of the Atlantic, and argues that Lindbergh''s amazing feat occurred just when the world--still struggling with the disillusionment of WWI--desperately needed a hero to restore a sense of optimism and innocence. Kessner also shows how new forms of mass media made Lindbergh into the most famous international celebrity of his time, casting him in the role of a humble Trade ReviewKessner's fresh perspective breathes new life into Lindbergh's tale. * David Cohen, Philadelphia Inquirer *Table of ContentsEditor's Note ; Introduction ; 1. Early Life ; 2. The Flight ; 3. A Hero's Reception ; 4. America Flies ; 5. Lindbergh and Celebrity Culture ; Conclusion ; Acknowledgments ; Notes ; Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Music and Technology A Very Short Introduction
Book SynopsisMark Katz surveys the age-old interrelationship between music and technology, from prehistoric musical instruments to today''s digital playback devices.This Very Short Introduction takes an expansive and inclusive approach meant to broaden and challenge traditional views of music and technology. In its most common use, music technology tends to evoke images of twentieth and twenty-first century electronic devices: synthesizers, recording equipment, music notation software, and the like. This volume, however, treats all tools used to create, store, reproduce, and transmit music--new or old, electronic or not--as technologies worthy of investigation. All musical instruments can be considered technologies. The modern piano, for example, is a marvel of keys, hammers, strings, pedals, dampers, and jacks; just the sound-producing mechanism, or action, on a piano has more than 50 different parts. In this broad view, technology in music encompasses instruments, whether acoustic, electric or electronic; engraving and printing; sound recording and playback; broadcasting; software; and much more. Mark Katz challenges the view that technology is unnatural, something external to music. It was sometimes said in the early twentieth century that so-called mechanical music (especially player pianos and phonographs) was a menace to real music; alternatively, technology can be freighted with utopian hopes and desires, as happens today with music streaming platforms like Spotify. Positive or negative, these views assume that technology is something that acts upon music; by contrast, this volume characterizes technology as an integral part of all musical activity and portrays traditional instruments and electronic machines as equally technological.Table of Contents1. Music as Technology 2. The Body 3. Time 4. Space 5. Community 6. Noise 7. Five Theses about Music and Technology References Further Reading Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Linear System Theory and Design
Book SynopsisStriking a balance between theory and applications, Linear System Theory and Design, Fourth Edition, uses simple and efficient methods to develop results and design procedures that students can readily employ. Ideal for advanced undergraduate courses and first-year graduate courses in linear systems and multivariable system design, it is also a helpful resource for practicing engineers.Trade Review"This book offers a superior and accessible presentation of theory."--Oscar González, Old Dominion University "Chen has an excellent writing style. His book is concise, brief, and to the point. It is very informative and engaging. Simply perfect for an engineering textbook."--Amr M. Baz, University of Maryland, College Park "Linear System Theory and Design provides the definitive version of how to present this material."--Douglas K. Lindner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface 1: Introduction 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Overview 2: Mathematical Descriptions of Systems 2.1: Introduction 2.2: Causality, Lumpedness, and Time-Invariance 2.3: Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems 2.4: Linear Time-Varying Systems 2.5: RLC circuits--Comparisons of Various Descriptions 2.6: Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems 2.7: Proper Rational Transfer Functions 2.8: Discrete-Time Linear Time-Invariant Systems 2.9: Concluding Remarks 3: Linear Algebra 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Basis, Representation, and Orthonormalization 3.3: Linear Algebraic Equations 3.4: Similarity Transformation 3.5: Diagonal Form and Jordan Form 3.6: Functions of a Square Matrix 3.7: Lyapunov Equation 3.8: Some Useful Formula 3.9: Quadratic Form and Positive Definiteness 3.10: Singular Value Decomposition 3.11: Norms of Matrices 4: State-Space Solutions and Realizations 4.1: Introduction 4.2: General Solution of CT LTI State-Space Equations 4.3: Computer Computation of CT State-Space Equations 4.4: Equivalent State Equations 4.5: Realizations 4.6: Solution of Linear Time-Varying (LTV) Equations 4.7: Equivalent Time-Varying Equations 4.8: Time-Varying Realizations 5: Stability 5.1: Introduction 5.2: Input-Output Stability of LTI Systems 5.3: Discrete-Time Case 5.4: Internal Stability 5.5: Lyapunov Theorem 5.6: Stability of LTV Systems 6: Controllability and Observability 6.1: Introduction 6.2: Controllability 6.3: Observability 6.4: Canonical Decomposition 6.5: Conditions in Jordan-Form Equations 6.6: Discrete-Time State-Space Equations 6.7: Controllability After Sampling 6.8: LTV State-Space Equations 7: Minimal Realizations and Coprime Fractions 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Implications of Coprimeness 7.3: Computing Coprime Fractions 7.4: Balanced Realization 7.5: Realizations from Markov Parameters 7.6: Degree of Transfer Matrices 7.7: Minimal Realizations- Matrix Case 7.8: Matrix Polynomial Fractions 7.9: Realization from Matrix Coprime Fractions 7.10: Realizations from Matrix Markov Parameters 7.11: Concluding Remarks 8: State Feedback and State Estimators 8.1: Introduction 8.2: State Feedback 8.3: Regulation and Tracking 8.4: State Estimator 8.5: Feedback from Estimated States 8.6: State feedback--MIMO case 8.7: State Estimators--MIMO case 8.8: Feedback from Estimated States--MIMO Case 9: Pole Placement and Model Matching 9.1: Introduction 9.2: Preliminary--Matching Coefficients 9.3: Unity-Feedback Configuration-Pole Placement 9.4: Implementable Transfer Functions 9.5: MIMO Unity Feedback Systems 9.6: MIMO Model Matching--Two-Parameter Configuration 9.7: Concluding Remarks References Answers to Selected Problems Index
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Oxford University Press, USA Biologists Imagination
Book SynopsisScholars and policymakers alike agree that innovation in the biosciences is key to future growth. The field continues to shift and expand, and it is certainly changing the way people live their lives in a variety of ways. With a large share of federal research dollars devoted to the biosciences, the field is just beginning to live up to its billing as a source of innovation, economic productivity and growth. Vast untapped potential to imagine and innovate exists in the biosciences given new tools now widely available. In The Biologist''s Imagination, William Hoffman and Leo Furcht examine the history of innovation in the biosciences, tracing technological innovation from the late eighteenth century to the present and placing special emphasis on how and where technology evolves. Place is often key to innovation, from the early industrial age to the rise of the biotechnology industry in the second half of the twentieth century. The book uses the distinct history of bioinnovation to discuss current trends as they relate to medicine, agriculture, energy, industry, ecosystems, and climate. Fast-moving research fields like genomics, synthetic biology, stem cell research, neuroscience, bioautomation and bioprinting are accelerating these trends. Hoffman and Furcht argue that our system of bioscience innovation is itself in need of innovation. It needs to adapt to the massive changes brought about by converging technologies and the globalization of higher education, workforce skills, and entrepreneurship. The Biologist''s Imagination is both a review of past models for bioscience innovation and a forward-looking, original argument for what future models should take into account.Trade ReviewThis exceptionally well researched and engagingly presented account of the growth of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries is a veritable tour de force. * Ben Mepham, The Biologist *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; Chapter 1: Ideas, progress, wealth, and the biological revolution ; Chapter 2: Drugs, biomolecules, brains, and the shifting currents of innovation ; Chapter 3: Regional bioinnovation: Reaping the harvest of the local ; and the global ; Chapter 4: Mendel's journey from peas to petabytes ; Chapter 5: Toning up universities for regional growth ; Chapter 6: Splicing and dicing: Property, information, and the DNA of innovation ; Chapter 7: Looking ahead as an industry evolves ; Conclusion ; Chapter endnotes ; Selected bibliography ; Acknowledgements ; Index
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OUP USA Marine Pollution
Book SynopsisMarine pollution occurs today in varied forms--chemical, industrial, and agricultural-and the sources of pollution are endless. In recent history, we''ve seen oil spills, untreated sewage, eutrophication, invasive species, heavy metals, acidification, radioactive substances, marine litter, and overfishing, among other significant problems. Though marine pollution has long been a topic of concern, it has very recently exploded in environmental, economic, and political debate circles; scientists and non-scientists alike continue to be shocked and dismayed at the sheer diversity of water pollutants and the many ways they can come to harm our environment and our bodies. In Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know, Judith Weis covers marine pollution from many different angles, each fascinating in its own right. Beginning with its sources and history, the book describes in detail each common pollutant, why exactly it is harmful, why it may draw controversy, and how we can prevent it frTrade ReviewThis is a well written book covering the diverse sources of pollution and their environmental effects, including coastal, both from a detailed scientific point of view and more closely to home on our food. The easy to read sections and an extensive table of contents allows this book to be used also as a reference book for those professionally interested in the subject. * Mojo Mums, Derek Eaton *Marine Pollution is a great tutorial as well as a great source for the general public. * Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AESR) News *Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Introduction ; Nutrients ; Debris ; Oil ; Metals ; Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals ; Emerging Concerns ; Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification ; Climate Change and Ocean Acidification ; Biological Pollution ; Reducing Pollution
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Pearson Education (US) GeoMetrics III
Book SynopsisLowell W. Foster is president and director of Lowell W. Foster Associates, Inc., a consulting firm serving clients around the world in technical management, consulting, and training matters. He continues his life-long involvement in all national and international standards committee developments for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. His distinguished career spans more than 45 years, from his beginning as a tool designer through various technical and management positions in the areas of product design, process, production, quality control, and standardization. He has been deeply involved in numerous boards and standards committees on engineering drawing and related practices, and has received several awards and honors from schools, organizations, and colleagues. 0201633426AB04062001Table of Contents 1. Introduction. Why Use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing? What is Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing? When Should Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Be Used? Geometric Characteristics and Symbols. Using Symbols. Maximum Material Condition Principle. Regardless of Feature Size. Least Material Condition Principle. Basic and Datum. Symbolic Method of Stating a Basic or Theoretical Exact Value - Recommended. Datums and Datum Feature Symbol. Feature and Feature Control Frame. Combined Feature Control Frame and Datum Feature Symbol. Reference to Datum. Geometric Characteristics - Form, Orientation, Profile, Runout, and Locational Tolerance - Other Symbols and Terms. Geometric Characteristics, Symbols, and Terms. General Rules. Virtual Condition (MMC). Virtual Condition (LMC). 2. Tolerances of Form, Orientation, Profile, and Runout. Tolerances of Form, Orientation, and Profile. Tolerances of Form - Individual Features - No Datum. Flatness. Straightness. Straightness Tolerance Applied to Flat Surface. Circularity. Cylindricity. Evaluation of Circularity and Cylindricity. Datums. Orientation Tolerances - Related Features Using Datums. Perpendicularity. Angularity. Parallelism. Tolerances of Form - Profile Tolerancing. Profile. Profile of a Surface. Profile of a Line. Runout Tolerances - Related Features Using Datums. Runout (Circular and Total). Coaxial Features - Selection of Proper Control. Circular Runout and Total Runout. Circular Runout and Flatness. Total Runout. Runout, Partial Surface. 3. Tolerances of Location. Position. Position Symmetry or Profile of Noncylindrical Features. Noncylindrical Features - Selection of Proper Control. Position. 4. Position of Coaxial Features. Coaxial features - Selection of Proper Control. Position. Position Extended Principles. Position. 5. Datums. Datums. Establishing a Datum Axis. Datum Applications. Extended Datum Principles. 6. Concentricity. Concentricity. Coaxial features - Selection of Proper Control. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
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Pearson Education (US) Elements of Style The
Book Synopsis William Strunk, Jr. first used his own book, The Elements of Style, in 1919 for his English 8 course at Cornell University. The book was published in 1935 by Oliver Strunk. E. B. White was a student in Professor Strunk's class at Cornell, and used the little book for himself. Commissioned by Macmillan to revise Strunk's book, White edited the 1959 and 1972 editions of The Elements of Style.Table of Contents FOREWORD. INTRODUCTION. I.ELEMENTARY RULES OF USAGE. 1.Form the Possessive Singular of Nouns by Adding 's. 2.In a Series of Three or More Terms with a Single Conjunction, Use a Comma after Each Term except the Last. 3.Enclose Parenthetic Expressions between Commas. 4.Place a Comma before a Conjunction Introducing an Independent Clause. 5.Do Not Join Independent Clauses with a Comma. 6.Do Not Break Sentences in Two. 7.Use a Colon after an Independent Clause to Introduce a List of Particulars, an Appositive, an Amplification, or an Illustrative Question. 8.Use a Dash to Set Off an Abrupt Break or Interruption and to Announce a Long Appositive or Summary. 9.The Number of the Subject Determines the Number of the Verb. 10.Use the Proper Case of Pronoun. 11.A Participial Phrase at the Beginning of the Sentence Must Refer to the Grammatical Subject. II.ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION. 12.Choose a Suitable Sesign and Hold to It. 13.Make the Paragraph the unit of Composition. 14.Use the Active Voice. 15.Put Statements in Positive Form. 16.Use Definite, Specific, Concrete Language. 17.Omit Needless Words. 18.Avoid a Succession of Loose Sentences. 19.Express Coordinate Ideas in Similar Form. 20.Keep Related Words Together. 21.In Summaries, Keep to One Tense. 22.Place the Emphatic Words of a Sentence at the End. III.A FEW MATTERS OF FORM. IV.WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS COMMONLY MISUSED. V.AN APPROACH TO STYLE (WITH A LIST OF REMINDERS). 1.Place Yourself in the Background. 2.Write in a Way That Comes Naturally. 3.Work From a Suitable Style. 4.Write with Nouns and Verbs. 5.Revise and Rewrite. 6.Do Not Overwrite. 7.Do Not Overstate. 8.Avoid the Use of Qualifiers. 9.Do Not Affect a Breezy Manner. 10.Use Orthodox Spelling. 11.Do Not Explain Too Much. 12.Do Not Construct Awkward Adverbs. 13.Make Sure the Reader Knows Who is Speaking. 14.Avoid Fancy Words. 15.Do Not Use Dialect Unless Your Ear Is Good. 16.Be Clear. 17.Do Not Inject Opinion. 18.Use Figures of Speech Sparingly. 19.Do Not Take Shortcuts at the Cost of Clarity. 20.Avoid Foreign Languages. 21.Prefer the Standard to the Offbeat. Afterword. Glossary.
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Pearson Education (US) Technical Editing Technical Editing5 Allyn Bacon
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. PEOPLE AND PURPOSES. 1. Editing: The Big Picture. 2. Readers, Users, Browsers, Problem Solvers. 3. Collaborating with Writers. II. METHODS AND TOOLS. 4. Marking Paper Copy. 5. Marking Digital Copy. 6. Electronic Editing by David Dayton. III. BASIC COPYEDITING. 7. Basic Copyediting: An Introduction. 8. Copyediting for Consistency. 9. Spelling, Capitalization, and Abbreviations. 10. Grammar and Usage. 11. Punctuation. 12. Quantitative and Technical Material. 13. Proofreading. IV. COMPREHENSIVE EDITING. 14. Comprehensive Editing: Definition and Process.. 15. Style: Definition and Sentence Structures.. 16. Style: Verbs and Other Words. 17. Organization: The Architecture of Information. 18. Visual Design. 19. Editing Illustrations.. 20. Editing for Global Contexts. 21. Legal and Ethical Issues in Editing. 22. Type and Production. 23. Project Management. 24. Client Projects.
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Vintage Publishing Enzo Ferrari
Book SynopsisFor tens of millions of people around the world, a single name evokes the world of speed - Enzo Ferrari. Today''s Formula One would be unthinkable without the presence of the Ferrari cars on the grid. Win or lose, Ferrari attract more fans than all the other teams combined. And the cars unique appeal - their mystique, their myth - has its origins in the story of one man with a dictator''s will and the cunning of a Machiavelli. Going back to the origins of The Old Man, tracing his remarkable rise to prominence, and using sources which have hitherto remained silent, Richard Williams tells the story of a man who was one of the key figures of sport in the twentieth century, and whose influence over his sport is undiminished today, more than a decade after his death.Trade ReviewFast cars, fanatical fans, glamour and the brilliant writing of the Guardian's sports sage * GQ *Absorbing and authoritative... this book's trove of anecdotes is a treat * Daily Telegraph *Williams is clear and authoritative... he expertly unravels the myths from the facts * Scotland on Sunday *An engrossing read from start to finish - heartily recommended * Time Out *
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The University of Chicago Press Engineering the Revolution Arms and Enlightenment
Book SynopsisDocuments the forging of a fresh relationship between technology and politics in Revolutionary France, and the inauguration of a distinctively modern form of the 'technological life'.Trade Review"A work of stunning originality.... An important contribution to a variety of fields." - Ted Porter. "A triumph. It deserves to be read widely, and not just as an inquiry into the origins of modern France." - Donald MacKenzie, "London Review of Books." "In the history of technology, one of the very best books is Ken Alder's Engineering the Revolution, about the ways in which new engineering practices both emerged from and shaped the ideals of the French Revolution." - Peter Galison, American Scientist. "Ken Alder's study of the relations between artifacts, technical life, and politics constitutes a model study in its genre." - Terry Shinn, "Social Studies of Science."
£26.60
The University of Chicago Press Probing the Sky with Radio Waves
Book SynopsisBy the late nineteenth century, engineers and experimental scientists generally knew how radio waves behaved, and by 1901 scientists were able to manipulate them to transmit messages across long distances. This title documents this monumental discovery and the advances in radio ionospheric propagation research that occurred in its aftermath.Trade Review"Chen-Pang Yeang's book is the major contribution to our knowledge of how physical theory and electrical experimentation worked together to explain the movement of radio waves beyond the horizon." (A. David Wunsch, University of Massachusetts Lowell)"
£76.00
University of Chicago Press Selections from The Distribution and Abundance of
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The University of Chicago Press Restricted Data
Book SynopsisThe first full history of US nuclear secrecy, from its origins in the late 1930s to our post–Cold War present.Trade Review"This book tackles a big and important subject--nuclear secrecy--and illuminates its history with a wealth of new detail. Wellerstein provides a long, sweeping overview of secrecy in the nuclear age, tracking its evolution from the pre-World War II discovery of fission to the present. He surveys a vital topic through the mastery of difficult archival sources and assembles a coherent, compelling narrative."--Peter Westwick, author of Stealth: The Secret Contest to Invent Invisible AircraftTable of ContentsIntroduction: The terrible inhibition of the atom Part I. The Birth of Nuclear Secrecy 1—The road to secrecy: Chain reactions, 1939–1942 2—The “best-kept secret of the war”: The Manhattan Project, 1942–1945 3—Preparing for “Publicity Day”: A wartime secret revealed, 1944–1945 Part II. The Cold War Nuclear Secrecy Regime 4—The struggle for postwar control, 1944–1947 5—“Information control” and the Atomic Energy Commission, 1947–1950 6—Peaceful atoms, dangerous scientists: The paradoxes of Cold War secrecy, 1950–1969 Part III. Challenges to Nuclear Secrecy 7—Unrestricted data: New challenges to the Cold War secrecy regime, 1964–1978 8—Secret seeking: Anti-secrecy at the end of the Cold War, 1978–1991 9—Nuclear secrecy and openness after the Cold War Conclusion: The past and future of nuclear secrecy Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Archival sources and abbreviations Articles Books and monographs Index
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The University of Chicago Press Edison
Book SynopsisHow much do we really know about Thomas Edison, the man who considered deriving rubber from a goldenrod plant as opposed to the genius who gave us electric light? This text gives a complex portrait of the inventor and an account of the intellectual climate of the country he worked in and changed.
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The University of Chicago Press Curiosity
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The University of Chicago Press BIOTECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY AN INTRODUCTION
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The University of Chicago Press The Enigma of the Aerofoil Rival Theories in
Book SynopsisIn the early years of aviation, there was an intense dispute between British and German experts over the question of why and how an aircraft wing provides lift. This title reveals the impact that the divergent mathematical traditions of Cambridge and Gottingen had on this debate.Trade Review"A masterpiece of writing and research. David Bloor brings his varied background to the table, writing the only book that describes a wonderful mixture of the scientific, historical, philosophical, and sociological forces that help to explain the 'enigma' of the aerofoil." (John D. Anderson Jr., National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution)"
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