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The first book on the innovative study of biointerfaces using biophysical chemistry The biophysical phenomena that occur on biointerfaces, or biological surfaces, hold a prominent place in the study of biology and medicine, and are crucial for research relating to implants, biosensors, drug delivery, proteomics, and many other important areas. Biophysical Chemistry of Biointerfaces takes the unique approach of studying biological systems in...
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This book on cell death contains 29 self-contained, peer-reviewed articles written by leading scientists in each field. It features overview articles aimed at undergraduates and non-specialists, which present basic information and provide entry into the following advanced articles. These advanced articles are written for postgraduate students and research workers, containing detailed information and key references allowing the reader to...
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This book contains papers on topics that range from experimental and theoretical investigations of microstructural aspects to processes such as continuous casting of steel and aluminum, directional solidification, single-crystal growth, laser-surface treatment, laser welding, and laser-metal forming. A valuable reference that reports the state-of-the-art in the field of solidification, this book will appeal to both engineers in solidification...
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A collection of proceedings from the symposium in Honor of Drs. Gary Sandrock, Louis Schlapbach, and Sejiirau Suda.
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This book reviews the latest developments and applications of modeling and simulation techniques in aluminum shape castings, and the need for improvement of these computational techniques. Specifically, topics include design of both the cast aluminum alloy as well as aluminum casting and gating system; modeling, simulation and optimization of both the casting process and heat treatment; modeling and simulation of both casting defect and...
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Although ceramics have been known to mankind literally for millennia, research has never ceased. Apart from the classic uses as a bulk material in pottery, construction, and decoration, the latter half of the twentieth century saw an explosive growth of application fields, such as electrical and thermal insulators, wear-resistant bearings, surface coatings, lightweight armour, or aerospace materials. In addition to plain, hard solids, modern...
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Based on the author's lectures to graduate students of geosciences, physics, chemistry and materials science, this didactic handbook covers basic aspects of ceramics such as composition and structure as well as such advanced topics as achieving specific functionalities by choosing the right materials. The focus lies on the thermal transformation processes of natural raw materials to arrive at traditional structural ceramics and on the general...
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The book offers a comprehensive treatment of the noise components affecting optical fiber communication systems, including contributions from the light source, the fiber, and the receiver. It will serves as an invaluable all-in-one reference for engineers and other professionals involved in developing and designing optical transmission systems, and for advanced students in optical fiber communications.
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This is a comprehensive guide to cervical cancer for nurses. It is a practically-based text for clinical nurses who wish to consolidate and update their knowledge of cervical cancer. It is concise, containing comprehensive information for general practice together with useful references to facilitate more in-depth study. Thus it provides an invaluable resource for both the registered nurse with a general interest in cervical cancer and for the...
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This book addresses the needs of drug discovery scientists and managers planning to initiate their own toxicogenomics programs or acquire access to an existing database. The book introduces readers to the biomarker, pharmacogenomic, and toxicogenomics toolbox by discussing all aspects of microarray technology, describing the available platforms and weighing their relative advantages and disadvantages, including microarray data analysis. The...
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The Visual Investor, Second Edition breaks down technical analysis into terms that are accessible to even individual investors. Aimed at the typical investorsuch as the average CNBC viewerthis book shows investors how to follow the ups and downs of stock prices by visually comparing the charts, without using formulas or having a necessarily advanced understanding of technical analysis math and jargon. Murphy covers all the fundamentals, from...
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This new lighting reference offers designers and students a highly visual guide to the fundamentals of illuminating the single-family home. Written by internationally recognized lighting consultant Randall Whitehead, it includes sections on design tools as well as room-by-room lighting strategies. Included are nearly 300 illustrations, 50 in full color. This Second Edition includes updated coverage throughout on lighting energy efficiency;...
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The trusted reference—now with on-the-go access Whether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what you need to speak and write with confidence and ease. Now more accessible than ever, this edition has been updated to include:A new chapter...
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The search for electronic materials that can be solution-processed into thin-film form at low temperature while simultaneously providing quality device characteristics represents a substantial challenge for materials chemists. Continuous semiconducting thin films with field-effect mobilities of  >10 cm2/V-sec are particularly desirable for high-speed microelectronic applications. Other device components (dielectrics, contacts, buffer...
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This textbook is designed for core courses in Corporate Finance taken by MBA , Masters in Finance and final year undergrads. It will also have a large market amongst corporate finance practitioners. It describes the theory and practice of Corporate Finance showing how to use financial theory to solve practical problems from a truly European perspective. Section one includes financial analysis which is not included in any other corporate finance...
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Genitourinary problems engage the expertise of radiologists, but also urologists, gynaecologists, oncologists, and sometimes specialists in sexually transmitted infection and fertility medicine. Frequently, these problems present in a way that makes diagnosis difficult for the non-specialist and therefore the planning of appropriate treatment more uncertain. This volume draws on the expertise of specialists in all of these disciplines to...
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Anticancer Therapeutics provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of information now available in this important and fast-moving subject. The book provides a clear introduction to the area, with a historical overview of initial developments of cancer therapeutics and their progress in todays multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment. The book not only provides information on the currently used mainline molecular treatment approaches,...
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Edited by a highly regarded scientist and with contributions from sixteen international research groups, spanning Asia and North America, Rare Earth Coordination Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications provides the first one-stop reference resource for important accomplishments in the area of rare earth. Consisting of two parts, Fundamentals and Applications, readers are armed with the systematic basic aspects of rare earth coordination...
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Since the publication of the first four volumes of the Fuel Cell Handbook in 2003, the focus of fuel cell Rs International Advisory Board, and the final work will incorporate the IABs detailed suggestions relating to the proposed articles and most suitable authors.  The addition of a fifth volume to HFC will spur the development of an online edition of the complete Encyclopedia, thus providing an updatable resource to build on the success...
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This accessible text is split into 2 halves. Initially, Janet Townend takes the reader through the early development and the structure and usage of spoken English. In the second half Jean Walker explains the history and structure of written English, including word formation and grammar. It is unusual to find both aspects of this fascinating area of human activity combined in one volume. These insights form an essential foundation for teachers,...
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Wydawnictwo Hachette Polska przedstawia niezwykle poruszającą opowieść o dziewczynce imieniem Dawn. Sprawiała ona wrażenie grzecznej i nieśmiałej, w rzeczywistości była wewnętrznie poraniona.
Ciąża to wspaniały okres dla przyszłej mamy oraz jej otoczenia. Wyczekiwanie na badanie USG, pierwsze ruchy dziecka, obserwacja rosnącego brzuszka. Oprócz wielkich oczekiwań i radości, ciąża jest również czasem ogromnych zmian w sposobie odżywiania i stylu życia. Przyszła mama musi pamiętać o terminach wizyt u lekarza oraz wykonywać badania w określonym czasie.
To malowanki sprawiają, że najmłodsi lepiej się uczą, łatwiej i szybciej przyswajają materiał edukacyjny, wykazują się większą inteligencją, są bardziej kreatywne w rozwiązywaniu zadań i problemów, mają większe zaufanie do swoich możliwości.