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Suh, Sangwon Handbook of Input-Output Economics in Industrial Ecology

Industrial Ecology (IE) is an emerging multidisciplinary field. University departments and higher education programs are being formed on the subject following the lead of Yale University, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Leiden University, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Berkeley, Institute for Superior Technology in Lisbon, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich, and The University of Tokyo. IE deals with stocks and flows in interconnected networks of industry and the environment, which relies on a basic framework for analysis.

Among others, Input-Output Analysis (IOA) is recognized as a key conceptual and analytical framework for IE. A major challenge is that the field of IOA manifests a long history since the 1930s with two Nobel Prize Laureates in the field and requires considerable analytical rigor. This led many instructors and researchers to call for a high-quality publication on the subject which embraces both state-of-the-art theory and principles as well as practical applications.

(Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science) 2009, XXXVI, 884 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-4083-2

May-09 *�(D) 213,95 *�(A) 219,95 *sFr 310,50

Neumann, Karl-Hermann; Kumar, Ashwani; Imani, Jafargholi Plant Cell and Tissue Culture - A Tool in Biotechnology Basics and Application

This book provides a general introduction as well as a selected survey of key advances in the fascinating field of plant cell and tissue culture as a tool in biotechnology. After a detailed description of the various basic techniques employed in leading laboratories worldwide, follows an extended account of important applications in, for example, plant propagation, secondary metabolite production and gene technology. Additionally, some chapters are devoted to historical developments in this domain, metabolic aspects, nutrition, growth regulators, differentiation and the development of culture systems. The book will prove useful to both newcomers and specialists, and even "old hands" in tissue culture should find some challenging ideas to think about.

(Series: Principles and Practice) 2009, IX, 333 p. 153 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-93882-8

May-09 *�(D) 160,45 *�(A) 164,95 *sFr 249,00

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Schomburg, Dietmar; Schomburg, Ida Class 3 Hydrolases EC 3.1-3.4.21

Springer Handbook of Enzymes provides data on enzymes sufficiently well characterized. It offers concise and complete descriptions of some 5,000 enzymes and their application areas. Data sheets are arranged in their EC-Number sequence and the volumes themselves are arranged according to enzyme classes.

This new, second edition reflects considerable progress in enzymology: many enzymes are newly classified or reclassified. Each entry is correlated with references and one or more source organisms. New datafields are created: application and engineering (for the properties of enzymes where the sequence has been changed). The total amount of material contained in the Handbook has more than doubled so that the complete second edition consists of 39 volumes as well as a Synonym Index. In addition, starting in 2009, all newly classified enzymes are treated in Supplement Volumes.

Springer Handbook of Enzymes is an ideal source of information for researchers in biochemistry, biotechnology, organic and analytical chemistry, and food sciences, as well as for medicinal applications.

(Series: Springer Handbook of Enzymes) 2nd ed., 2009, Approx. 480 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-85702-0

May-09 *�(D) 298,53 *�(A) 306,90 *sFr 433,00

Williams, Claire G. Conifer Reproductive Biology

This compendium on conifer reproductive biology is intended as a text supplement for plant biology courses. Such a volume seems timely because knowledge of model flowering plants is expanding so fast that each new plant biology text has less written on conifers than the last. Conifer Reproductive Biology seems needed as a specialized botany reference for life science professionals, graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Its content was chosen for its relevance to those working in life sciences: ecology, evolution, genomics, environmental sciences, genetics, forestry, conservation and even immunology. Its content has also been shaped by a trend towards the integrative study of conifer reproduction.

"The chapters that reflect the author's expertise are masterly and I learned much from them. Bringing together this information could not have been done by anybody else." (Professor Philip Barry Tomlinson, Harvard Forest, Harvard University and National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo, HI, USA)

"Conifer Reproductive Biology is a masterful compendium of the literature and a thoughtful diagnosis of what we know (and do not know) about how these fascinating, diverse, and ancient plants reproduce. I recommend it to any and all interested in plant life." (Karl J. Niklas, The Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor of Plant Biology, Dept. of Plant Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA)

2009, XVI, 172 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9601-3

May-09 *�(D) 58,80 *�(A) 60,45 *sFr 85,50

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Hering, Ekbert; Martin, Rolf; Stohrer, Martin Taschenbuch der Mathematik und Physik

Dieses Taschenbuch der mathematisch-naturwissenschaftlichen Grundlagen, Physik und angewandten Physik und Chemie ist ein Kompendium und Nachschlagewerk für Studium und Beruf. Es umfasst wichtige Übersichten, Zusammenhänge und Formeln der Mathematik, Physik, Chemie und Grundlagen der Technik. Grundlagen der Optoelektronik, Nachrichtentechnik und Informatik sind ebenfalls berücksichtigt. Häufig gebrauchte Stoffwerte, Konstanten und Umrechnungen von Einheiten sowie die Eigenschaften der chemischen Elemente sind in Tabellen zusammengestellt, um den schnellen Zugriff sicherzustellen.

In der aktuellen 5. Auflage wurde ein neues Teilkapitel „Chemische Elemente und ihre Eigenschaften" aufgenommen.

5., aktualisierte u. erw. Aufl., 2009, XX, 640 S. 1078 Abb., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-78683-2

May-09 �(D) 29,95 �(A) 30,80 *sFr 46,50

Roland, Norbert Antarktis Forschung im ewigen Eis Vor rund 111 Jahren stellte Georg von Neumayer die Antarktisforschung als wichtigste noch auszuführende geographische Arbeit heraus. Aber erst in den 90er Jahren stieg die Zahl der Staaten, die in der Antarktis forschten, sprunghaft an. Die Motive waren häufig Prestigegewinn, Hoffnung auf Rohstoffe und das Streben nach Mitsprache über die zukünftige Entwicklung der Antarktis. Also wissenschaftliche Antarktisforschung als Alibi für Rohstoffinteressen? Gleich aus welchen Gründen in der Antarktis geforscht wird, die Ergebnisse sind von weltweiter Bedeutung, wie z.B. die Erforschung des „Ozonlochs". Der besondere Einfluss der Polargebiete auf das Klima der gesamten Erde wird zusehends deutlicher. Deshalb erlebt die Polarforschung im International Polar Year 2007/2008 weltweit neuen Auftrieb durch Bündelung von Forschungsaktivitäten. Antarktika ist ein Kontinent der Extreme und der Superlative, lebensfeindlich und doch von faszinierender Schönheit. Rohstoffe aus der Antarktis galten als große Hoffnung. 2009, Etwa 350 S. 236 Abb. in Farbe., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-8274-1875-3

May-09 �(D) 39,95 �(A) 41,07 *sFr 62,00

Arts, Michael T.; Brett, Michael T.; Kainz, Martin Lipids in Aquatic Ecosystems

Evidence now suggests that the roles of essential fatty acids as growth promoters and as indices of health and nutrition are fundamentally similar in freshwater and marine ecosystems. Lipids in Aquatic Ecosystems integrates this divergent literature into a coordinated, digestible form.

Chapters are organized so as to discuss and synthesize the flow of lipids from lower to higher trophic levels, up to and including humans. Linkages between the production, distribution and pathways of these essential compounds within the various levels of the aquatic food webs, and their ultimate uptake by humans and other terrestrial organisms, are highlighted throughout the book. This book will be of interest to researchers and resource managers working with aquatic ecosystems.

2009, XX, 380 p. 63 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-88607-7

May-09 *�(D) 71,64 *�(A) 73,65 *sFr 111,50

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Dürr, Detlef; Teufel, Stefan Bohmian Mechanics The Physics and Mathematics of Quantum Theory

Bohmian Mechanics was formulated in 1952 by David Bohm as a complete theory of quantum phenomena based on a particle picture. It was promoted some decades later by John S. Bell, who, intrigued by the manifestly nonlocal structure of the theory, was led to his famous Bell's inequalities. Experimental tests of the inequalities verified that nature is indeed nonlocal. Bohmian mechanics has since then prospered as the straightforward completion of quantum mechanics. This book provides a systematic introduction to Bohmian mechanics and to the mathematical abstractions of quantum mechanics, which range from the self-adjointness of the Schrödinger operator to scattering theory. It explains how the quantum formalism emerges when Boltzmann's ideas about statistical mechanics are applied to Bohmian mechanics. The book is self-contained, mathematically rigorous and an ideal starting point for a fundamental approach to quantum mechanics. It will appeal to students and newcomers to the field, as well as to established scientists seeking a clear exposition of the theory.

2009, XII, 393 p. 41 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-89343-1

May-09 *�(D) 74,85 *�(A) 76,95 *sFr 116,50

Itskov, Mikhail Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis for Engineers With Applications to Continuum Mechanics

There is a large gap between the engineering course in tensor algebra on the one hand and the treatment of linear transformations within classical linear algebra on the other hand. The aim of this modern textbook is to bridge this gap by means of the consequent and fundamental exposition. The book is addressed primarily to engineering students with some initial knowledge of matrix algebra. Thereby the mathematical formalism is applied as far as it is absolutely necessary. Numerous exercises provided in the book are accompanied by solutions enabling an autonomous study. The last chapters of the book deal with modern developments in the theory of isotropic and anisotropic tensor functions and their applications to continuum mechanics and might therefore be of high interest for PhD-students and scientists working in this area.

This second edition is completed by some additional examples and exercises. The text and formulae are thoroughly revised and improved where necessary.

Many additional examples and tasks have resulted from student’s questions and suggestions. Besides, the text and formulas have been reviewed thoroughly and corrected where necessary.

2nd ed., 2009, XIII, 247 p. 13 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-93906-1

May-09 *�(D) 48,10 *�(A) 49,45 *sFr 75,00

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Parson, William W. Modern Optical Spectroscopy With Exercises and Examples from Biophysics and Biochemistry

This textbook offers clear explanations of the theory of optical spectroscopic phenomena and shows how these ideas are used in modern molecular and cellular biophysics and biochemistry. The topics covered include electronic and vibrational absorption, fluorescence, resonance energy transfer, exciton interactions, circular dichroism, coherence and dephasing, ultrafast pump-probe and photon-echo spectroscopy, single-molecule and fluorescence-correlation spectroscopy, Raman scattering, and multiphoton absorption.

The explanations are based on time-dependent quantum mechanics and are sufficiently thorough and detailed to be useful for both students and researchers. With the clear, thoroughly illustrated explanations that begin from first principles, the text will also be accessible to readers with little prior training in quantum mechanics. Extra details and highlights are featured in special boxes throughout the text. A helpful exercises section has been included to this new student edition.

1st ed 2006. 2nd printing, 2009, XII, 530 p. 205 illus., Softcover ISBN: 978-3-540-95895-6

May-09 *�(D) 64,15 *�(A) 65,95 *sFr 99,50

Rakhecha, Pukh Raj; Singh, Vijay P. Applied Hydrometeorology This book "Applied Hydrometeorology" is intended to serve as a text for senior undergraduate or beginning undergraduate courses in hydrometeorology, and will also be of value to practicing engineers and hydrologists engaged in the planning, design, development, and management of water resources. The subject matter has been developed in a logical and coherent manner and covers a wide spectrum of topics and provides a discussion of significant developments. Also emphasis is placed on the applied aspects of hydro meteorological research and practice worldwide. Numerous worked examples are provided in each chapter to enable the user to gain comprehension and understanding of the subject of hydrometeorology. 2009, Approx. 365 p. 120 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9843-7

May-09 *�(D) 85,55 *�(A) 87,95 *sFr 124,50

Sarma, D.D. Geostatistics with Applications in Earth Sciences

This book has been designed to serve as a text book for post graduate-students and research workers in earth sciences who require a background of and a feel for statistics and the theory of regionalised variables. The book is titled 'Geostatistics with Applications in Earth Sciences". This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable concept - and technique-wise in geostatistics. Chapter 1 has been expanded and incorporates more detials on sampling and sampling designs. Chapters 2 and 5 have been extensively revised and a new chapter "Introduction to Advanced Geostatistics" has been added. Also new are the "Review Questions" at the end of each chapter and the computer codes on the CD-Rom.

2nd ed., 2009, Approx. 225 p. 80 illus. With CD-ROM., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9379-1

May-09 *�(D) 85,55 *�(A) 87,95 *sFr 124,50

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Schmincke, Hans-Ulrich Vulkane der Eifel Aufbau, Entstehung und heutige Bedeutung

Der jüngste Vulkan Deutschlands, das Ulmener Maar, ist gerade mal 11000 Jahren alt. Auch der Laacher-See-Vulkan, bei dessen gewaltiger Eruption Glutlawinen den Rhein zu einem riesigen See aufstauten, brach erst vor 12 900 Jahren aus – geologisch gesprochen also vor wenigen Sekunden. Ist der Eifelvulkanismus erloschen wie lange behauptet wurde? Schmincke gibt in diesem Buch die Antwort: Neue Vulkane können in der Eifel jederzeit entstehen. Doch wann und wo kann niemand vorhersagen.

Anschaulich, klar verständlich und unterhaltsam erläutert Schmincke die vielfältigen Facetten der Eifelvulkane. Das opulent ausgestattete Buch lädt ein zu einem Spaziergang durch eine Region, in der man vulkanische Phänomene so direkt bestaunen und begreifen kann wie nirgendwo sonst in Mitteleuropa. Das jüngste Vulkangebiet Mitteleuropas, ein beliebtes Erholungsgebiet, ist gleichzeitig Anziehungspunkt für Forscher aus aller Welt und eines der am besten untersuchten Vulkangebiete der Welt überhaupt.

2009, VIII, 160 S. 185 Abb. in Farbe., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-8274-2366-5

May-09 �(D) 29,95 �(A) 30,80 *sFr 46,50

Wagner, Hildebert; Bladt, Sabine Plant Drug Analysis A Thin Layer Chromatography Atlas

This second edition of Plant Drug Analysis includes more than 200 updated color photographs of superb quality demonstrating chromatograms of all relevant standard drugs.

All drugs presented meet the standard of the official pharmacopoeia and originate from well-defined botanical sources. With this guide the technique of thin layer chromatography can be easily used without previous pharmacognostic training. Only commercially available equipment and reagents are needed, the sources as well as all practical details are given.

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"...a unique and remarkable collection...an invaluable guide" Phytochemistry

"The color photographs...are unbelievably well done" Analytical Biochemistry

"...a required text for any laboratory concerned with the analysis of medicinal plant products" Irish Pharmacy Journal

2nd ed. 1996. 2nd printing, 2009, XV, 384 p. 184 illus. in color., Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-00573-2

May-09 *�(D) 85,55 *�(A) 87,95 *sFr 133,00

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Blondel, Philippe The Handbook of Sidescan Sonar

Seafloor surveying with acoustic remote sensing has become a powerful tool for researchers and professionals seeking knowledge about the structure and behavior of the seafloor. In particular, sidescan sonar is proving to be the preeminent technique, but its data is often difficult to interpret due to the physics of acoustic remote sensing, and to the varied geological processes at play. This handbook not only presents all the fundamentals but also explains how to interpret sidescan sonar imagery and bathymetry. It fully explores the most recent advances, both in the technology and in the knowledge of marine structures, and provides deep insights for interpretation and decision-making. Broadly expanded and updated from the previous 1997 “Handbook of Seafloor Sonar Imagery”, this handbook is indispensable to oceanographers, resource exploiters, telecommunications engineers, and marine researchers of all kinds.

(Series: Geophysical Sciences) 2009, Approx. 345 p. 235 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-42641-7

May-09 *�(D) 139,05 *�(A) 142,95 *sFr 216,00

Marghitu, Dan B. Mechanisms and Robots Analysis with MATLAB®

Modern technical advancements in areas such as robotics, multi-body systems, spacecraft, control, and design of complex mechanical devices and mechanisms in industry require the knowledge to solve advanced concepts in dynamics. “Mechanisms and Robots Analysis with MATLAB” provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of kinematics and dynamics. The book uses MATLAB as a tool to solve problems from the field of mechanisms and robots. The book discusses the tools for formulating the mathematical equations, and also the methods of solving them using a modern computing tool like MATLAB. An emphasis is placed on basic concepts, derivations, and interpretations of the general principles. The book is of great benefit to senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in the classical principles of mechanisms and robotics systems. Each chapter introduction is followed by a careful step-by-step presentation, and sample problems are provided at the end of every chapter.

2009, XII, 479 p. 135 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84800-390-3

May-09 *�(D) 85,55 *�(A) 95,94 *sFr 133,00

Benatti, Fabio Dynamics, Information and Complexity in Quantum Systems

The leading theme of the book is complexity in quantum dynamics. This issue is addressed by comparison with the classical ergodic, information and algorithmic complexity theories.

Of particular importance is the notion of Kolmogorov-Sinai dynamical entropy and of its inequivalent quantum extensions formulated by Connes, Narnhofer and Thirring on one hand and Alicki and Fannes on the other. Their connections with extensions to quantum systems of Kolmogorov-Chaitin-Solomonoff algorithmic complexity theory is also presented. The technical tools employed are those of the algebraic approach to quantum statistical mechanics which offers a unifying view of classical and quantum dynamical systems. Proofs and examples are provided in order to make the presentation self consistent.

(Series: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics) 2009, Approx. 550 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9305-0

May-09 *�(D) 96,25 *�(A) 98,95 *sFr 149,50

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Néher-Neumann, Erzsébet Advanced Potentiometry Potentiometric Titrations and Their Systematic Errors

"Advanced Potentiometry" details the accurate calculation of potentiometric titrations. Additional terms such as the ideal diffusion potential together with the contribution of activity factors furnish calculated stability constants which do not include systematic errors and thus present a complete and correct description of equilibrium processes. Moreover, serious systematic errors resulting from the recent use of curve-fitting computer programs are highlighted later in the text.

"Advanced Potentiometry" can advantageously be used by lecturers, researchers, PhD graduates and undergraduate students working in the fields of Solution Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Research.

2009, Approx. 350 p. 37 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9524-5

May-09 *�(D) 139,05 *�(A) 142,95 *sFr 216,00

Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science

Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science provides an authoritative single source for understanding and applying the concepts of complexity theory together with the tools and measures for analyzing complex systems in all fields of science and engineering. The science and tools of complexity and systems science include theories of self-organization, complex systems, synergetics, dynamical systems, turbulence, catastrophes, instabilities, nonlinearity, stochastic processes, chaos, neural networks, cellular automata, adaptive systems, and genetic algorithms. Examples of near-term problems and major unknowns that can be approached through complexity and systems science include: The structure, history and future of the universe; the biological basis of consciousness; the integration of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics as systems biology; human longevity limits; the limits of computing; sustainability of life on earth; predictability, dynamics and extent of earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters; the dynamics of turbulent flows; lasers or fluids in physics, microprocessor design; macromolecular assembly in chemistry and biophysics; brain functions in cognitive neuroscience; climate change; ecosystem management; traffic management; and business cycles. All these seemingly quite different kinds of structure formation have a number of important features and underlying structures in common. These deep structural similarities can be exploited to transfer analytical methods and understanding from one field to another. This unique work will extend the influence of complexity and system science to a much wider audience than has been possible to date.

2009, LXXX, 10370 p. 4300 illus., 2040 in color. In 11 volumes, not available separately., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-75888-6 (Set 978-0-387-69572-3)

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Franz, Gerhard Low Pressure Plasmas and Microstructuring Technology

This monograph presents an up to date perspective of gas discharge physics and its applications to various industries. It starts from a comprehensive overview of the different types to generate plasmas by DC discharges, capacitive and inductive radiofrequency coupling, helicon waves including electron cyclotron resonance, and ion beams. To compare these theories with inert plasmas, a fundamental description of plasma diagnostics is presented on the basis of four prominent methods and extended to reactive plasmas.The second part extensively deals with the interaction of these plasmas with surfaces in order to coat or to etch them with reactive gases. Main topics are sputtering, plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, and reactive ion etching. The difficulties which had to be overcome to reach the next technological node in the semiconductor map are documented by a long row of microfeatures. These processes and corresponding microscopic mechanisms are discussed in the final section of this part. In the concluding third part, various fundamental derivations are minutely extended which are required for a deep understanding of the plasma processes.

In retrospect, the semiconductor industry has triggered the development of new methods to excite plasmas. But it was now the industrial part to operate these plasmas with reactive gases. As a result of this combined effort, surface modifications with plasmas are now in widespread use even in low-cost applications due to its easy and convenient implantation as well as its favorable environmental impact.

2009, XXIV, 732 p. 422 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-85848-5

May-09 *�(D) 160,45 *�(A) 164,95 *sFr 249,00

Montenbruck, Oliver Grundlagen der Ephemeridenrechnung Wer die Positionen, Helligkeiten, Beleuchtungsphasen und die räumliche Orientierung der Körper unseres Sonnensystems selbst berechnen möchte, findet in diesem Buch eine nützliche Sammlung anwendungsbezogener Formeln. Zusätzlich sind hier alle für die Beobachtung wichtigen Koordinationssysteme und Zeitdefinitionen angegeben. Ein Anhang enthält Herleitungen der wichtigsten Gleichungen sowie die Bahnelemente der Planeten und ausgewählter Kometen. Durchgerechnete Beispiele illustrieren die praktische Anwendung der Formeln. Dr. Oliver Montenbruck ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt in Oberpfaffenhofen. 7. Aufl. 2005. Nachdruck, 2009, X, 174 S., Softcover ISBN: 978-3-8274-2291-0

May-09 �(D) 19,95 �(A) 20,50 *sFr 31,00

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Oñate, Eugenio Structural Analysis with the Finite Element Method. Linear Statics Volume 1: Basis and Solids

The two volumes of this work cover most of the theoretical and computational aspects of the linear static analysis of structures with the Finite Element Method (FEM). The content of the book is based on the lecture notes of a basic course on Structural Analysis with the FEM taught by the author at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain for the last 30 years.

Volume 1 presents the basis of the FEM for structural analysis and a detailed description of the finite element formulation for axially loaded bars, plane elasticity problems, axisymmetric solids and general three dimensional solids. Each chapter describes the background theory for each structural model considered, details of the finite element formulation and guidelines for the application to structural engineering problems. The book includes a chapter on miscellaneous topics such as treatment of inclined supports, elastic foundations, stress smoothing, error estimation and adaptive mesh refinement techniques, among others. The text concludes with a chapter on the mesh generation and visualization of FEM results.

The book will be useful for students approaching the finite element analysis of structures for the first time, as well as for practising engineers interested in the details of the formulation and performance of the different finite elements for practical structural analysis.

(Series: Lecture Notes on Numerical Methods in Engineering and Sciences) 2009, Approx. 450 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-8732-5

May-09 *�(D) 74,85 *�(A) 76,95 *sFr 116,50

Peshin, Rajinder Integrated Pest Management 2009, 2-volume-set., ISBN: 978-90-481-2225-7

May-09 *�(D) 309,23 *�(A) 317,90 *sFr 480,00

Dellapenna, Joseph W.; Gupta, Joyeeta The Evolution of the Law and Politics of Water

The Evolution of the Law and Politics of Water presents an overview of global trends in water law and policy and assesses current global water governance. It provides an historic understanding of how and why after 5,000 years of water governance, that governance still has not reached stability. It identifies the key research questions for water law and policy while providing an overview of the current global water governance regime, its evolving characteristics, and the legal theories involved in these changes. It focuses on water law and discusses the characteristics of national, supranational, and international water law through a combination of case studies and thematic chapters.

2009, XX, 416 p., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-9866-6

May-09 *�(D) 139,05 *�(A) 142,95 *sFr 216,00

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Hantschel, Thomas; Kauerauf, Armin I. Fundamentals of Basin and Petroleum Systems Modeling

This text contains the first comprehensive presentation of methods and algorithms used in basin modeling. It provides geoscientists and geophysicists with an extensive in-depth view of the theory behind the models. Heat flow analysis, chemical kinetics of petroleum generation, pressure analysis, PVT modeling and several fluid flow models are discussed in detail. Advanced topics such as probabilistic methods for risk assessment or new approaches such as modeling of migration with invasion percolation are also included. Comprehensive lists of rock and fluid properties and parameters of geochemical kinetics make the book a unique reference in geological process modeling.

2009, XVI, 476 p. 347 illus., 30 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-72317-2

May-09 *�(D) 139,05 *�(A) 142,95 *sFr 216,00

Motohashi, Noboru Bioactive Heterocycles VII Flavonoids and Anthocyanins in Plants, and Latest Bioactive Heterocycles II (Series: Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry) 2009, XIV, 236 p. 136 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-00335-6

May-09 *�(D) 245,03 *�(A) 251,90 *sFr 380,50

Stotsky, Alexander A. Automotive Engines Control, Estimation, Statistical Detection

Increasing demands on the output performance, exhaust emissions, and fuel consumption necessitate the development of a new generation of automotive engine functionality. This monograph is written by a long year developmental automotive engineer and offers a wide coverage of automotive engine control and estimation problems and its solutions. It addresses idle speed control, cylinder flow estimation, engine torque and friction estimation, engine misfire and CAM profile switching diagnostics, as well as engine knock detection. The book provides a wide and well structured collection of tools and new techniques useful for automotive engine control and estimation problems such as input estimation, composite adaptation, threshold detection adaptation, real-time algorithms, as well as the very important statistical techniques. It demonstrates the statistical detection of engine problems such as misfire or knock events and how it can be used to build a new generation of robust engine functionality. This book will be useful for practising automotive engineers, black belts working in the automotive industry as well as for lecturers and students since it provides a wide coverage of engine control and estimation problems, detailed and well structured descriptions of useful techniques in automotive applications and future trends and challenges in engine functionality.

2009, XII, 215 p. 72 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-00163-5

May-09 *�(D) 106,95 *�(A) 109,95 *sFr 166,00

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Toro, Eleuterio F. Riemann Solvers and Numerical Methods for Fluid Dynamics A Practical Introduction

High resolution upwind and centred methods are today a mature generation of computational techniques applicable to a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) being the most prominent up to now. This textbook gives a comprehensive, coherent and practical presentation of this class of techniques. The book is designed to provide readers with an understanding of the basic concepts, some of the underlying theory, the ability to critically use the current research papers on the subject, and, above all, with the required information for the practical implementation of the methods. Direct applicability of the methods include: compressible, steady, unsteady, reactive, viscous, non-viscous and free surface flows. For this third edition the book was thoroughly revised and contains substantially more, and new material both in its fundamental as well as in its applied parts.

3rd ed., 2009, XXIV, 724 p. 267 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-25202-3

May-09 *�(D) 139,05 *�(A) 142,95 *sFr 216,00

Baker, Lawrence A. The Water Environment of Cities

Urbanization of the Earth’s population will have increased the Earth’s urban population from less than one billion in 1950 to five billion by 2030. Managing water for this burgeoning urban population is one of the critical needs for humanity. This book uses a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to examine the urban water environment. Water has multiple roles: municipal water supply, aquatic habitat, landscape aesthetics and recreation. Increasingly, urban water is reused, serving multiple purposes. Humans alter the urban hydrologic cycle and the chemical and physical integrity of urban water systems and resources. Some of those changes are beneficial, and others harmful. Understanding those changes and impacts requires expertise and perspective from a wide range of disciplines. Chapter authors represent this diversity of expertise, with expertise in surface and groundwater hydrology, civil and environmental engineering, environmental policy, urban planning, law, geomorphology, and recreation management.

2009, Approx. 375 p. 20 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-84890-7

May-09 *�(D) 123,00 *�(A) 126,45 *sFr 191,00

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Bhasker, J.; Chadha, Rakesh Static Timing Analysis for Nanometer Designs A Practical Approach

The book covers topics such as cell timing and power modeling; interconnect modeling and analysis, delay calculation, crosstalk, noise and the chip timing verification using static timing analysis. For each of these topics, the book provides a theoretical background as well as detailed examples to elaborate the concepts.

The static timing analysis topics covered start from verification of simple blocks useful for a beginner to this field. The topics then extend to complex nanometer designs with in-depth treatment of concepts such as modeling of on-chip variation, clock gating, half-cycle paths, as well as timing of source-synchronous interfaces such as DDR. The impact of crosstalk on timing and noise is covered as is the usage of hierarchical design methodology.

This book addresses CMOS logic gates, cell library, timing arcs, waveform slew, cell capacitance, timing modeling, interconnect parasitics and coupling, pre- and post-layout interconnect modeling, delay calculation, specification of timing constraints for analysis of internal paths as well as IO interfaces. Advanced modeling and analysis concepts such as controlled current source timing and noise models for nanometer technologies, power modeling including active and leakage power, crosstalk timing and crosstalk glitch calculation, verification of half-cycle and multi-cycle paths, false paths, synchronous interfaces are also covered.

2009, XX, 572 p. 225 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-93819-6

May-09 *�(D) 181,85 *�(A) 186,95 *sFr 282,50

Foulkes, Andrea S. Applied Statistical Genetics with R For Population-based Association Studies

Statistical genetics has become a core course in many graduate programs in public health and medicine. This book presents fundamental concepts and principles in this emerging field at a level that is accessible to students and researchers with a first course in biostatistics. Extensive examples are provided using publicly available data and the open source, statistical computing environment, R.

(Series: Use R) 2009, XXIII, 252 p., Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-89553-6

May-09 *�(D) 48,10 *�(A) 49,45 *sFr 75,00

Moser, Heidrun; Römbke, Jörg Ecotoxicological Characterization of Waste Results and Experiences of an International Ring Test 2009, XIII, 308 p. 150 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-88958-0

May-09 *�(D) 96,25 *�(A) 98,95 *sFr 149,50

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Serganov, Alexander Riboswitches Methods and Protocols

The revolutionary discoveries of RNA interference and bacterial regulatory RNAs led to further breakthroughs such as the identification of riboswitches and related RNA sensors, mRNA regions capable of alternating their conformations in response to the presence of cellular metabolites and other physical or chemical cues. In Riboswitches: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers provide comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of various methods used to study riboswitches and other RNAs involved in gene expression control. Examining biochemical and modern biophysical techniques, the volume focuses on mRNAs responding to small organic molecules but expands the definition of a riboswitch to incorporate classes of RNA that undergo conformational transitions in response to other stimuli in order to control the expression of genes. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Cutting-edge and authoritative, Riboswitches: Methods and Protocols promises to inspire both novices and experts working in a wide range of contemporary biological areas who wish to further develop their RNA methodology.

(Series: Methods in Molecular Biology) 2009, XI, 366 p. 65 illus., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-934115-88-6

May-09 *�(D) 80,20 *�(A) 82,45 *sFr 124,50

Rabaey, Jan Low Power Design Essentials

Low Power Design Essentials contains all the topics of importance to the low power designer. The book lays the foundation with background chapters entitled “Advanced MOS Transistors and Their Models” and “Power Basics”. These chapters are followed by chapters on the design process including: optimization, architecture and algorithm level, memory, run time, standby logic, and standby memory. Chapters on special topics are also included: power management and modal design, ultra low power, and low power design methodology and flows. The book concludes with a chapter on case studies as well as a chapter on “Projection into the Future”.

These chapters are all based on the extensive amount of teaching that the author has carried out both at universities and companies worldwide. All chapters have been drawn up specifically for self-study. They aim, however, at different levels of understanding. All the chapters start with elementary material, but most also contain advanced material. A new format is used for this book. All slides are included on a CD-ROM, as PDF files and are reproduced in the book, followed by the comments normally given by the teacher. This is advantageous in that the material used for teaching is also the material used by the student, and that only one additional aspect is explained per slide. The student can therefore easily monitor their progress. It is hoped that this new format provides a better structure in both teaching and studying these essential topics.

(Series: Integrated Circuits and Systems) 2009, XII, 288 p. 222 illus. in color. With CD-ROM., Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-71712-8

May-09 *�(D) 71,64 *�(A) 73,65 *sFr 111,50

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Jue, Thomas Fundamental Concepts in Biophysics Volume 1

In the first volume, Fundamental Concepts in Biophysics, the authors lay down a foundation for biophysics study. Rajiv Singh opens the book by pointing to the central importance of “Mathematical Methods in Biophysics”. William Fink follows with a discussion on “Quantum Mechanics Basic to Biophysical Methods”. Together, these two chapters establish some of the principles of mathematical physics underlying many biophysics techniques. Because computer modeling forms an intricate part of biophysics research, Subhadip Raychaudhuri and colleagues introduce the use of computer modeling in “Computational Modeling of Receptor–Ligand Binding and Cellular Signaling Processes”. Yin Yeh and coworkers bring to the reader’s attention the physical basis underlying the common use of fluorescence spectroscopy in biomedical research in their chapter “Fluorescence Spectroscopy”. Electrophysiologists have also applied biophysics techniques in the study of membrane proteins, and Tsung-Yu Chen et al. explore stochastic processes of ion transport in their “Electrophysiological Measurements of Membrane Proteins”. Michael Saxton takes up a key biophysics question about particle distribution and behavior in systems with spatial or temporal inhomogeneity in his chapter “Single–Particle Tracking”. Finally, in “NMR Measurement of Biomolecule Diffusion”, Thomas Jue explains how magnetic resonance techniques can map biomolecule diffusion in the cell to a theory of respiratory control.

This book thus launches the Handbook of Modern Biophysics series and sets up for the reader some of the fundamental concepts underpinning the biophysics issues to be presented in future volumes.

(Series: Handbook of Modern Biophysics) 2009, VIII, 248 p. 9 illus., 7 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-973-4

May-09 *�(D) 93,04 *�(A) 95,65 *sFr 144,50

Scott, M. Paul Transgenic Maize Methods and Protocols

As increasing global population and continuing economic development ensure the need for further production and cultivation of maize, the necessity of the application of transgenic technology to this model species and crop plant grows steadily. In Transgenic Maize: Methods and Protocols, experts in the various disciplines of the field contribute readily reproducible protocols covering such topics as transformation methods, transgenic maize in research, the analysis of transgenic plants, and breeding with transgenes. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, the chapters present brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Cutting-edge and easy to use, Transgenic Maize: Methods and Protocols will greatly aid researchers wishing to use these procedures in their own laboratories, and will provide readers with a better understanding of the experiments being performed by cooperators or fee-for-service labs.

(Series: Methods in Molecular Biology) 2009, Approx. 210 p. 24 illus., 10 in color., Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-934115-49-7

May-09 *�(D) 71,64 *�(A) 73,65 *sFr 111,50

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