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S. S. Azimova, A. I. Glushenkova, V. I. Vinogradova, S.Yu. Yunusov Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Eds)

Lipids, Lipophilic Components and Essential Oils from Plant SourcesAn extensive collection of data on lipids and essential oils that can be extracted from a wide range of plant sources. Over 3,000 plant species are covered, arranged by broad family groups. For each plant detailed information is provided on the lipids, lipophilic compounds and oils that can be extracted from various parts of the plant, e.g. stem, leaves, fruit, seeds etc. References to peer-reviewed journal sources are provided throughout This unique reference will be of value equally to natural product chemists, botanists and those seeking sources of active compounds in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other commercial products.

Features 7 Covers over 3,000 plants 7 Systematic information on the lipids and natural oils that can be extracted from each part of the plant 7 Wide coverage including information on plants not pre-viously readily available in English 7 Informati-on of value to natural product chemists, botanists, lipidologists and those interested in applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, pigments and other areas.

Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Plant Biochemistry; Phar-macy

Target groupsResearch

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2012. XII, 992 p. 50 illus. 7 * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 664,507 € 499,00 | £449.50ISBN 978-0-85729-322-0

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V. I. Vinogradova, Yunusov Institute of Chemistry of Plant Substances, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Ed)

Natural CompoundsPlant Sources, Structure and Properties

Editor-in-chief: S. S. Azimova, Yunusov Institute of Chemistry of Plant Substances, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

‚Natural Compounds: Plant Sources, Structure and Properties‘ details the properties of over 7,500 chemical compounds of pharmacological interest found in plants. Each volume systematically covers occurrence of the compounds in plants, illustra-tions of chemical structures plus physical-chemi-cal, spectral, and pharmacological data. Entries are indexed by plant name, subject, and pharma-cological property. This provides unique coverage of information on compounds isolated from some 3,000 plants, including many from central Asia and Russia, that are not well known elsewhere. The entries for each compound share a similar format. The entries are preceded by tabulated information on the occurrence of the compounds in plants etc.

Features 7 Provides natural product chemists and phar-maceutical researchers important chemical data, with common and family names of the plants in which these active compounds naturally oc-cur 7 Covers 7,500 compounds with illustrations of their chemical structures 7 Coverage of 3,000 plants - many lesser known from Central Asia and Russia 7 Each entry includes citations to peer-reviewed journal literature

Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Pharmacy; Plant Sciences


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2013. 5000 p. (6-volume-set)7 * € (D) 2140,00 | € (A) 2200,00 | sFr 2662,507 € 2000,00 | £1800.00ISBN 978-0-387-49139-4

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S. S. Azimova, V. I. Vinogradova, Yunusov Institute of Chemistry of Plant, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Eds)

Natural CompoundsCycloartane Triterpenoids and Glycosides


Features 7 Provides natural product chemists and pharmaceutical researchers important chemical data, with common and family names of the plants in which these active compounds naturally occur. 7 Covers 7,500 compounds with illustra-tions of their chemical structures. 7 Coverage of 3,000 plants - many lesser known from Central Asia and Russia. 7 Each entry includes citations to peer-reviewed journal literature.



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2013. XXXVI, 509 p. 1 illus. 7 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 531,507 € 399,00 | £359.50ISBN 978-1-4614-0536-8

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S. S. Azimova, Yunusov Institute of Chemistry of Plant, Tashkent, Uzbekistan; V. I. Vinogradova, Yunusov Institute of Chemistry of Plant Substances, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Eds)

Natural CompoundsPhytoecdysteroids





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2013. 286 p. 1 illus. 7 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 531,507 € 399,00 | £359.50ISBN 978-1-4614-0542-9

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Natural CompoundsFlavonoids





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S. S. Azimova, V. I. Vinogradova, Yunusov Institute of Chemistry of Plant, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Eds)

Natural CompoundsTriterpene Glycosides. Part 1 and Part 2





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Natural CompoundsNatural Sesquiterpene Esters. Part 1 and Part 2

‚Natural Compounds: Plant Sources, Structure and Properties‘ details the properties of over 7,500 chemical compounds of pharmacological interest found in plants. Each volume systematically covers occurrence of the compounds in plants, illustrations of chemical structures plus physical-chemical, spectral, and pharmacological data. Entries are indexed by plant name, subject, and pharmacological property. This provides unique coverage of information on compounds isolated from some 3,000 plants, including many from central Asia and Russia, that are not well known elsewhere. The entries for each compound share a similar format.




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2013. LVIII, 1221 p. 1 illus. 7 * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 664,507 € 499,00 | £449.50ISBN 978-1-4614-0538-2

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Natural CompoundsAlkaloids





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C. Gatti, CNR-ISTM Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Molecolari, Italy; P. Macchi, University of Bern, Switzerland (Eds)

Modern Charge-Density AnalysisModern Charge-Density Analysis focuses on state-of-the-art methods and applications of electron-density analysis. It is a field traditionally associated with understanding chemical bonding and the electrostatic properties of matter. Recently, it has also been related to predictions of properties and responses of materials (having an organic, inorganic or hybrid nature as in modern materials and bio-science, and used for functional devices or biomaterials). Modern Charge-Density Analysis is inherently multidisciplinary and written for chemists, physicists, crystallographers, material scientists, and biochemists alike. It serves as a useful tool for scientists already working in the field by providing them with a unified view of the multifaceted charge-density world. Additionally, this volume facilitates the understanding of scien-tists and PhD students planning to enter the field by acquainting them with the most significant and promising developments in this arena.

Features 7 Provides an extensive and up-to-date overview of the interdisciplinary field of charge-density analysis 7 A useful tool both for scientists al-ready working in the field and scientists and PhD students who would like to familiarize themselves with the topic area 7 Of interest to chemists, physicists, crystallographers, materials scientists and biochemists

Fields of interestTheoretical and Computational Chemistry; Crystallography; Materials Science, general


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2012. XXIII, 783 p. 229 illus., 181 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-90-481-3835-7

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J. W. Gooch, Atlanta, GA, USA (Ed)

Encyclopedic Dictionary of PolymersThis reference, in its second edition, contains more than 7,500 polymeric material terms, including the names of chemicals, processes, formulae, and analytical methods that are used frequently in the polymer and engineering fields. In view of the evolving partnership between physical and life sciences, this title includes an appendix of bioche-mical and microbiological terms (thus offering previously unpublished material, distinct from all competitors.) Each succinct entry offers a broadly accessible definition as well as cross-references to related terms. Where appropriate to enhance clari-ty further, the volume‘s definitions may also offer equations, chemical structures, and other figures.

Features 7 This 2nd Edition expands on the first-ever book of polymer terminology published by intro-ducing 450+ new entries and 120+ new illustra-tions 7 New interactive software providing easy access to innovative features: Molecular Imaging of Chemical Structures (2D/3D-view), 1800 Audio Files for phonetic pronunciation, Polymer Science Equations, Solubility Parameter Calculator, Al-gebraic Calculator and Interactive Periodic Table and more

Fields of interestPolymer Sciences; Organic Chemistry; Materials Science, general


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2nd revised and upated edition 2011. XXXII, 520 p. 390 illus. 7 * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 715,507 € 499,00 | £449.50ISBN 978-1-4419-6246-1

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J. A. Kent, Jupiter, FL, USA (Ed)

Handbook of industrial Chemistry and BiotechnologySubstantially revising and updating the classic reference in the field, this handbook offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices. No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry. The Handbook serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly invol-ved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities. It provides not only the underlying science and technology for important industry sectors, but also broad coverage of critical supporting topics. Industrial processes and pro-ducts can be much enhanced through observing the tenets and applying the methodologies found in chapters on Green Engineering and Chemistry (specifically, biomass conversion), Practical Cata-lysis, and Environmental Measurements; as well as expanded treatment of Safety, chemistry plant security, and Emergency Preparedness.

Features 7 Provides an integrated view of manufactu-ring areas with other topics essential in the new era 7 No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infra-structure of the industry Serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related in-dustries and activities 7 New edition containing data on nanotechnology, energy technology, and industrial production of enzymes and therapeutic proteins

Fields of interestIndustrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Biotechnology; Energy Technology

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

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12th ed. 2013. X, 1990 p. 830 illus., 53 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 531,507 € 399,00 | £359.50ISBN 978-1-4614-4258-5

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J. W. Lee, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, US (Ed)

Advanced Biofuels and BioproductsDesigned as a text not only for students and researchers, but anyone interested in green tech-nology, Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts offers the reader a vast overview of the state-of-the-art in renewable energies. The typical chapter sets out to explain the fundamentals of a new technolo-gy as well as providing its context in the greater field. With contributions from nearly 100 leading researchers across the globe, the text serves as an important and timely look into this rapidly expanding field. The 40 chapters that comprise Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts are handily organized into the following 8 sections: · Intro-duction and Brazil‘s biofuel success · Smokeless biomass pyrolysis for advanced biofuels produc-tion and global biochar carbon sequestration · Cellulosic Biofuels · Photobiological production of advanced biofuels with synthetic biology · Lipids-based biodiesels · Life-cycle energy and economics analysis · High-value algal products and biometha-ne · Electrofuels

Features 7 Comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in biofuel technology 7 40 chapters written by almost 100 contributing researchers 7 Topics arranged in 8 sections

Contents Introduction: an overview of advanced biofuels and bioproducts.- Sugarcane ethanol: strategies to a successful program in Brazil. [...]

Fields of interestBiochemical Engineering; Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Technology

Target groupsGraduate

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2013. XIII, 1122 p. 278 illus., 140 in color. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 275,507 approx. € 209,00 | £186.50ISBN 978-1-4614-3347-7

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J. Leszczynski, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA (Ed)

Handbook of Computational ChemistryThe role the Handbook of Computational Che-mistry is threefold. It is primarily intended to be used as a guide that navigates the user through the plethora of computational methods currently in use; it explains their limitations and advan-tages; and it provides various examples of their important and varied applications. This reference work is presented in three volumes. Volume I introduces the different methods used in compu-tational chemistry. Basic assumptions common to the majority of computational methods based on molecular, quantum, or statistical mechanics are outlined and special attention is paid to the limits of their applicability.

Features 7 Handles molecular mechanics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics calculati-ons 7 Provides an accessible introduction to the methods and concepts of computational and quantum chemistry 7 Reviews applications in Biomolecules and Nanostructures 7 Aimed at graduate students from Physics, Chemistry, Mate-rial Science, and Biology disciplines

Fields of interestTheoretical and Computational Chemistry; Nano-technology; Computer Appl. in Life Sciences


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2012. XX, 1430 p. 7 * € (D) 747,93 | € (A) 768,90 | sFr 931,007 € 699,00 | £629.50ISBN 978-94-007-0710-8

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A. Mohammad, D. Inamuddin, Aligarh Muslim University, India (Eds)

Green Solvents iiProperties and Applications of Ionic Liquids

The conventional solvents used in chemical, phar-maceutical, biomedical and separation processes represent a great challenge to green chemistry because of their toxicity and flammability. Since the beginning of “the 12 Principles of Green Che-mistry” in 1998, a general effort has been made to replace conventional solvents with environmen-tally benign substitutes. Water has been the most popular choice so far, followed by ionic liquids, surfactant, supercritical fluids, fluorous solvents, liquid polymers, bio-solvents and switchable solvent systems. Green Solvents Volume I and II provides a throughout overview of the different types of solvents and discusses their extensive applications in fields such as extraction, organic synthesis, biocatalytic processes, production of fine chemicals, removal of hydrogen sulphide, biochemical transformations, composite material, energy storage devices and polymers. These volu-mes are written by leading international experts and cover all possible aspects of green solvents’ properties and applications available in today’s literature.

Features 7 Covers applications in all areas chemistry including synthetic and analytical che-mistry 7 Features the use of green solvents in a selection of chromatographic methods 7 Con-tains a review of recent literature

Fields of interestIndustrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Environmental Chemistry; Organic Chemistry


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2012. XVII, 506 p. 370 illus., 112 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 253,007 € 189,95 | £171.00ISBN 978-94-007-2890-5

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T. Nyokong, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa; V. Ahsen, Gebze Institute of Technology, Gebze-Kocaeli, Turkey (Eds)

Photosensitizers in Medicine, Environment, and SecurityThis book addresses the synthesis of photo-sensitizers, the main emphasis being on the new methods of synthesis such as microwave, sonochemistry and the use of ionic liquids. It also addresses the photochemistry and photophysics of the photosensitizers alone and in combination with nanoparticles, the use of the photosensitizers in environmental control, safety and medicine. It discusses the common structures of the photosen-sitizers which are beneficial to these applications.

Features 7 Goes beyond the traditional use of porphytin-related photosensitizers presenting emerging applications such as in environment and securi-ty 7 The first book to present the study of photo-physical and photochemical behavior of photosen-sitizers in combination with nanoparticles

Contents Design and conception of photosensitizers.- Re-cent developments in the synthesis of porphyrin and phthalocyanine photosensitizers and related systems.- The contribution of theoretical che-mistry to the drug design in photodynamic thera-py.- Photochemical and photophysical characteri-zation.- Sensitization of singlet oxygen formation in aqueous media.- The use of phthalocyanines and related complexes in photodynamic therapy.- Combination Therapy: Complexing of QDs with tetrapyrrols and other dyes. [...]

Fields of interestOrganic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Envi-ronment, general


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2012. XVI, 662 p. 687 illus., 110 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 253,007 € 189,95 | £171.00ISBN 978-90-481-3870-8

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J. I. Boye, Y. Arcand, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, St. Hyacinthe, QC, Canada (Eds)

Green Technologies in Food Production and ProcessingThis book will review the current status of the agriculture and agri-food sector in regard to green processing and provide strategies that can be used by the sector to enhance the use of environmen-tally-friendly technologies for production, proces-sing. The book will look at the full spectrum from farm to fork beginning with chapters on life cycle analysis and environmental impact assessment of different agri-food sectors. This will be followed by reviews of current and novel on-farm practices that are more environmentally-friendly, techno-logies for food processing that reduce chemical and energy use and emissions as well as novel analytical techniques for R&D and QA which reduce solvent, chemical and energy consumpti-on. Technologies for waste treatment, „reducing, reusing, recycling“, and better water and energy stewardship will be reviewed. In addition, the last section of the book will attempt to look at techno-logies and processes that reduce the generation of process-induced toxins (e.g.

Features 7 Comprehensive review of the current status of the agriculture and agri-food sectors 7 Provides strategies for industries to enhance the use of environmentally-friendly technologies for food production 7 An in-depth look at emerging ana-lytical techniques for research and development which reduce solvent, chemical, and energy use

Fields of interestFood Science; Renewable and Green Energy; Envi-ronmental Engineering/Biotechnology


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2012. XVIII, 681 p. 102 illus., 30 in color. (Food Engineering Series) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1586-2

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M. Orlik, University of Warsaw, Poland

Self-Organization in Electrochemical Systems iiSpatiotemporal Patterns and Control of Chaos

This is the second of two volumes offering the very first comprehensive treatise of self-organization and non-linear dynamics in electrochemical systems. The first volume covers general principles of self-organization as well as temporal instabili-ties. The content of both volumes is organized so that each description of a particular electrochemi-cal system is preceded by an introduction to basic concepts of nonlinear dynamics, in order to help the reader unfamiliar with this discipline to understand at least fundamental concepts and the methods of stability analysis. The presentation of the systems is not limited to laboratory models but stretches out to real-life objects and proces-ses, including systems of biological importance, such as neurons in living matter. Marek Orlik presents a comprehensive and consistent survey of the field.

Features 7 Marek Orlik presents the first comprehen-sive treatment of self-organizing systems and non-linear dynamics in the field of electroche-mistry 7 Second of two volumes dedicated to this topic 7 Clear presentation of fundamental concepts

Fields of interestElectrochemistry; Neurosciences; Statistical Phy-sics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity


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2013. XIX, 448 p. 347 illus., 50 in color. (Monographs in Electrochemistry) Hardcover7 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 253,007 € 189,95 | £171.00ISBN 978-3-642-27626-2

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R. A. Meyers, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed)

Computational ComplexityTheory, Techniques, and Applications

Complex systems are systems that comprise many interacting parts with the ability to generate a new quality of collective behavior through self-organi-zation, e.g. the spontaneous formation of tempo-ral, spatial or functional structures. These systems are often characterized by extreme sensitivity to initial conditions as well as emergent behavior that are not readily predictable or even completely deterministic.

Features 7 Provides a one-stop reference covering theory, techniques, and applications 7 Presents the fundamental tools and approaches that underlie all large-scale modeling 7 Addresses a multidis-ciplinary audience in computer science, pure and applied mathematics, engineering, physics, and economics 7 Includes a glossary of important terms and a concise definition of the subject for each entry 7 Gathers together more than 200 peer-reviewed entries from the 11-volume Encyc-lopedia of Complexity and Systems Science

Fields of interestSimulation and Modeling; Complex Systems; Complex Networks


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2012. XLIV, 3492 p. 1547 illus., 665 in color. 7 * € (D) 1177,00 | € (A) 1210,00 | sFr 1464,507 € 1100,00 | £990.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1799-6

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D. Padua, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA (Ed)

Encyclopedia of Parallel ComputingContaining over 300 entries in an A-Z format, the Encyclopedia of Parallel Computing provides easy, intuitive access to relevant information for professionals and researchers seeking access to any aspect within the broad field of parallel com-puting. Topics for this comprehensive reference were selected, written, and peer-reviewed by an international pool of distinguished researchers in the field. The Encyclopedia is broad in scope, covering machine organization, programming lan-guages, algorithms, and applications. Within each area, concepts, designs, and specific implementa-tions are presented.

Features 7 Over 400 entries covering key concepts and terms in the broad field of parallel compu-ting 7 A-Z organization allows easy, intuitive access for professionals and researchers in various aspects of computing 7 Extensive cross-referen-ces support efficient, user-friendly searches 7 All entries have been written and peer-reviewed by international leading researchers 7 Broad cover of topic for easy application of topics in related CS areas

Fields of interestProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Processor Architectures; System Performance and Evaluation


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2011. XXXVIII, 2175 p. 7 * € (D) 1284,00 | € (A) 1320,00 | sFr 1720,507 € 1200,00 | £1080.00ISBN 978-0-387-09765-7

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G. Rozenberg, T. Bäck, J. N. Kok, Leiden University, The Netherlands (Eds)

Handbook of Natural ComputingNatural Computing is the field of research that investigates both human-designed computing inspired by nature and computing taking place in nature, i.e., it investigates models and computatio-nal techniques inspired by nature and also it inves-tigates phenomena taking place in nature in terms of information processing. Examples of the first strand of research covered by the handbook inclu-de neural computation inspired by the functioning of the brain; evolutionary computation inspired by Darwinian evolution of species; cellular automata inspired by intercellular communication; swarm intelligence inspired by the behavior of groups of organisms; artificial immune systems inspi-red by the natural immune system; artificial life systems inspired by the properties of natural life in general; membrane computing inspired by the compartmentalized ways in which cells process information; and amorphous computing inspired by morphogenesis.

Feature 7 We are now witnessing exciting interaction bet-ween computer science and the natural sciences. Natural Computing is an important catalyst for this interaction, and this handbook is a major record of this important development.

Fields of interestTheory of Computation; Computational Intelli-gence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)


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2012. LII, 2052 p. 7 * € (D) 640,93 | € (A) 658,90 | sFr 797,507 € 599,00 | £539.50ISBN 978-3-540-92909-3

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M. A. Broekmans, Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), Trondheim, Norway (Ed)

Proceedings of the 10th international Congress for Applied Mineralogy (iCAM)This book comprises 96 peer-reviewed contribu-tions submitted to the 10th ICAM Congress, held in Trondheim, Norway on 01-05 August 2011. Themes covered include: 1) Advanced materials, including high-performance technical ceramics and glasses, 2) Analytical techniques, instrumen-tation and automation, 3) Bio-mimetic mineral materials, medical mineralogy, 4) Construction materials including cement/SCMs, concrete, bricks, tiles, screeds, 5) Cultural heritage, stone artifacts and preservation, 6) Environment and energy mineralogy, including CO2 sequestration, 7) Geometallurgy and process mineralogy, and 8) Industrial minerals including gems, ore minerals, and mineral exploration.

Features 7 The most recent ICAM Congress Procee-dings 7 96 peer-reviewed contributions on 846p with >400 figures, >150 tables 7 Author and subject indices for easy look-up and retrieval

Contents From the Content: Iodine K-edge EXAFS spectro-scopy of iodine-bearing AFm-(Cl2, CO3, SO4).- Prediction of mineral processing behavior of bauxite ores by XRD cluster analysis.- Metallogeny of Culampajá Gold District, Argentina. [...]

Fields of interestMineralogy; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Mineral Resources


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2012. XXV, 823 p. 417 illus., 270 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 319,93 | € (A) 328,90 | sFr 398,507 € 299,00 | £269.50ISBN 978-3-642-27681-1

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C. Campbell, Ballydehob, Ireland

Campbell‘s Atlas of Oil and Gas DepletionForeword by: A. Wöstmann, Limbach, Germany

Campbell‘s Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion, Second Edition, is the product of a half-century of critical analysis and updating of data on the status of oil and gas depletion by country, region and the world as a whole. Separate analyses of conventi-onal and non-conventional oil and gas, which are depleting at different rates and costs, show when these critical energy sources peak and decline. The Atlas also summarizes the history and political circumstances of each country to assess the impact on oil and gas production and reserves.

Features 7 Provides a country-by-country assessment of oil and gas depletion 7 Covers both con-ventional and non-conventional oil and gas resources 7 Quantifies oil and gas reserves by re-gion 7 Combines a local and a global perspecti-ve 7 Represents essential reading for researchers, policy-makers, and industry professionals, with unprecedented implications for the population as a whole 7 Represents essential reading for researchers, policy-makers, and industry profes-sionals, with unprecedented implications for the population as a whole

Fields of interestMineral Resources; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture); Energy Economics


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2nd ed. 2013. VI, 507 p. 448 illus., 371 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 394,83 | € (A) 405,90 | sFr 491,507 € 369,00 | £332.50ISBN 978-1-4614-3575-4

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E. Grafarend, University of Stuttgart, Germany; J. Awange, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia

Applications of Linear and Nonlinear ModelsFixed Effects, Random Effects, and Total Least Squares

Here we present a nearly complete treatment of the Grand Universe of linear and weakly nonlinear regression models within the first 8 chapters. Our point of view is both an algebraic view as well as a stochastic one. For example, there is an equivalent lemma between a best, linear uniformly unbiased estimation (BLUUE) in a Gauss-Markov model and a least squares solution (LESS) in a system of linear equations. While BLUUE is a stochastic regression model, LESS is an algebraic solution. In the first six chapters we concentrate on underde-termined and overdeterimined linear systems as well as systems with a datum defect. We review estimators/algebraic solutions of type MINO-LESS, BLIMBE, BLUMBE, BLUUE, BIQUE, BLE, BIQUE and Total Least Squares.

Features 7 Numerous geodetic examples and various test computations. 7 The treatment of both linear and nonlinear geodetic problems side by side as done in the present book is rare to come by 7 The polynomial methods adopting Groeber basis and resultants techniques to solve more complicated nonlinear problems.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Linear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory; Statistical Theory and Methods


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2012. XXI, 1016 p. 111 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-22240-5

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M.-k. Woo, Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, Canada

Permafrost HydrologyPermafrost Hydrology systematically elucidates the roles of seasonally and perennially frozen ground on the distribution, storage and flow of water. Cold regions of the World are subject to mounting development which significantly affects the physical environment. Climate change, natural or human-induced, reinforces the impacts. Knowledge of surface and ground water processes operating in permafrost terrain is fundamental to planning, management and conservation. This book is an indispensable reference for libraries and researchers, an information source for prac-titioners, and a valuable text for training the next generations of cold region scientists and engineers.

Features 7 The book provides comprehensive treatment of physical hydrology in permafrost areas. It offers 7 Standard reference source for librari-es 7 A reference for practitioners and professio-nals including consulting engineers, infrastructure designers, resource developers, government agents 7 Source materials for researchers inclu-ding environmental and earth scientists 7 Infor-mation for managers, planners, operators and administrators who are stakeholders in cold regions 7 Instructional text for the training of highly qualified personnel including graduate and senior undergraduates, and technical staff

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Climate Change; Physical Geogra-phy


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2012. XII, 563 p. 442 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-23461-3

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L. Bengtsson, Lund University, Sweden; R. W. Herschy, Hydrology Consultant, Reading, UK; R. W. Fairbridge, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA (Eds)

Encyclopedia of Lakes and ReservoirsThe world’s growing population faces the challen-ge of meeting ever-larger demands for fresh water, not only for drinking but also for agriculture, industry and recreation. Already some one billion people are at risk from over-use, water withdra-wals and pollution of these water bodies So scien-tific knowledge of the lakes and reservoirs, which hold about 90% of the world‘s surface fresh water, is increasingly critical to meeting the multiplicity of needs.

Features 7 Delivers a one-stop, one-volume compilation of the physical, chemical and ecological characte-ristics of the world’s lakes and reservoirs 7 Cons-titutes a timely and comprehensive survey of current uses and environmental conditions and trends 7 Analyzes the impacts on the environ-ment and ecosystems of lakes and reservoirs and their ever-more-critical exploitation 7 Draws on the expertise of the world’s most prolific authors and authoritative geoscientists, ecologists and biologists

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Geography (general); Geology


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2012. XXX, 954 p. 475 illus., 251 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) 7 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 572,507 € 399,00 | £315.50ISBN 978-1-4020-5616-1

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F. K. Chow, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; S. F. De Wekker, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; B. J. Snyder, Meteorological Service of Canada, Vancouver BC, Canada (Eds)

Mountain Weather Research and ForecastingRecent Progress and Current Challenges

This book provides readers with a broad under-standing of the fundamental principles driving atmospheric flow over complex terrain and provi-des historical context for recent developments and future direction for researchers and forecasters. The topics in this book are expanded from those presented at the Mountain Weather Workshop, which took place in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, August 5-8, 2008. The inspiration for the workshop came from the American Meteo-rological Society (AMS) Mountain Meteorology Committee and was designed to bridge the gap between the research and forecasting communities by providing a forum for extended discussion and joint education. For academic researchers, this book provides some insight into issues important to the forecasting community.

Features 7 Provides a review of the latest research in mountain meteorology (similar resources are over 20 years old) 7 Provides a great starting point for graduate students and forecasters who need to start with basics but delve deep into the field 7 Bridges the gap across the research and forecasting communities by providing topics of interest to both, and from the perspective of both forecasters and researchers

Fields of interestMeteorology/Climatology; Monitoring/Environ-mental Analysis; Earth Sciences, general


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2013. XIII, 750 p. 273 illus., 160 in color. (Springer Atmospheric Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-94-007-4097-6

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C. G. Helmis, P. T. Nastos, University of Athens, Greece (Eds)

Advances in Meteorology, Climatology and Atmospheric PhysicsThis book essentially comprises the proceedings of the 11th International Conference of Mete-orology, Climatology and Atmospheric Physics (COMECAP 2012) that is held in Athens from 30 May to 1 June 2012. The Conference addresses researchers, professionals and students interested in the following topics: Agricultural Meteorology and Climatology, Air Quality, Applied Meteorolo-gy and Climatology, Applications of Meteorology in the Energy Sector, Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, Atmospheric Radiation, Atmospheric Boundary Layer, Biometeorology and Bioclimato-logy, Climate Dynamics, Climatic Changes, Cloud Physics, Dynamic and Synoptic Μeteorology, Extreme Events, Hydrology and Hydrometeoro-logy, Mesoscale Meteorology, Micrometeorology/Urban Microclimate, Remote Sensing/ Satellite Meteorology and Climatology, Weather Analysis and Forecasting.

Features 7 The book aims to present state-of-the-art methodologies, modeling tools, theoretical approaches, measurements, and modeling results in the discipline of Atmospheric Sciences 7 It refers to a wide audience working on Meteorology, Climatology and Atmopsheric Physics 7 The book is a source of references in the broad field of Atmospheric Sciences

Fields of interestMeteorology/Climatology; Natural Hazards; Mo-nitoring/Environmental Analysis


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2013. XXX, 1278 p. 493 illus., 377 in color. (Springer Atmospheric Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 373,43 | € (A) 383,90 | sFr 465,007 € 349,00 | £314.50ISBN 978-3-642-29171-5

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R. Maliva, Schlumberger Water Services, Fort Myers, FL, USA; T. Missimer, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Arid Lands Water Evaluation and ManagementA large part of the global population lives in arid lands which have low rainfall and often lack the water required for sustainable population and economic growth. This book presents a compre-hensive description of the hydrogeology and hyd-rologic processes at work in arid lands. It describes the techniques that can be used to assess and manage the water resources of these areas with an emphasis on groundwater resources, including recent advances in hydrologic evaluation and the differences between how aquifer systems behave in arid lands versus more humid areas.

Features 7 Constitutes the first comprehensive book on arid lands water management that includes all aspects of the water supply, including ground-water, surface water, desalination, and water reuse 7 Richly illustrated with over 10 color illustrations showing many photographs of geologic and hydrologic features unique to arid lands 7 Integrates water management techniques with the science of aquifer hydrogeology and other engineering aspects of water supply

Fields of interestEnvironmental Science and Engineering; Hy-drogeology; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution


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2012. XXIX, 1076 p. 196 illus., 169 in color. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-29103-6

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R. A. Meyers, RAMTECH Ltd., Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed)

Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and TechnologySustainability in environmental usage refers to the potential longevity of vital human ecological sup-port systems, such as the planet‘s climate system, systems of agriculture, industry, forestry, fisheries and the ocean, and fresh water, together with the impact of human communities, transportation systems, and the built environment in general on these natural services.

Features 7 Provides unprecedented peer-reviewed coverage of sustainability science and technology with contributions from nearly 1,000 of the world’s leading scientists and engineers 7 Edited by renowned Encyclopedia editor Robert Meyers with guidance from an Advisory Board of Nobel Laureates, a Crafoord Prize winner, and other pro-minent experts 7 Addresses the grand challenge for science and engineering today 7 Establishes a foundation for the many sustainability and policy evaluations being performed in institutions world-wide 7 Written in an authoritative yet accessible style for readers from undergraduate students through non-specialist professionals

Fields of interestSustainable Development; Engineering, general; Energy, general

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Due September 2012

2013. L, 14870 p. 2500 illus. in color. 7 * € (D) 6420,00 | € (A) 6600,00 | sFr 8602,007 € 6000,00 | £5400.00ISBN 978-0-387-89469-0

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K. Otto-Zimmermann (Ed)

Resilient Cities 2Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change – Proceedings of the Global Forum 2011

Assembling papers originally presented at the Resilient Cities 2011 Congress in Bonn, Germany (June 2011), the second global forum on cities and adaptation to climate change, this volume is the second in a series resulting from this annual event. These cutting-edge papers represent the latest research on the topic and reflect the intensification of the debate on the meaning of and interaction between climate adaptation, risk reduction and broader resilience. Thus, contributors offer more material related to resilience, such as water, energy and food security; green infrastructure; the role of renewables and ecosystem services; vulnerable communities and urban poor; and responsive financing for adaptation and multi-level gover-nance. Overall, the book brings a number of different perspectives to bear on the most pressing issues and controversies surrounding climate change adaptation in cities.

Features 7 Offers practical suggestions to enhance local resilience as well as examples of successful adapta-tion strategies 7 Provides unique insights from local governments, public institutions, researchers, and NGOs on key concepts in the field of climate adaptation 7 Presents the results of the second global forum on cities and adaptation to climate change, reflecting the most up-to-date research

Fields of interestClimate Change; Urbanism; Sustainable Develop-ment


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2012. XLIX, 436 p. 93 illus., 4 in color. (Local Sustainability, Volume 2) Hardcover7 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 253,007 € 189,95 | £171.00ISBN 978-94-007-4222-2

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W. Kresse, University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg, Germany; D. M. Danko, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Vienna, VA, USA (Eds)

Springer Handbook of Geographic informationComputer science provides a powerful tool that was virtually unknown three generations ago. Some of the classical fields of knowledge are geodesy (surveying), cartography, and geography. Electronics have revolutionized geodetic methods. Cartography has faced the dominance of the computer that results in simplified cartographic products. All three fields make use of basic com-ponents such as the Internet and databases. The Springer Handbook of Geographic Information is organized in three parts, Basics, Geographic Infor-mation and Applications. Some parts of the basics belong to the larger field of computer science. However, the reader gets a comprehensive view on geographic information because the topics selec-ted from computer science have a close relation to geographic information.

Features 7 Research and application-oriented hand-book 7 Edited by internationally renowned experts 7 Includes all the relevant basics, developments and applications of geographic information 7 Harmonized presentation of content based on standardized international terminology 7 Ideal resource not only for experts but also for people new to this field 7 An invaluable source for scientists, technical experts, and institutions

Fields of interestGeographical Information Systems/Cartography; Information Systems and Communication Service; Earth Sciences, general


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2012. XXX, 1100 p. 600 illus. in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 357,007 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-540-72678-4

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J. Scheffran, M. Brzoska, Hamburg University, Germany; H. G. Brauch, AFES-PRESS, Mosbach, Germany; P. M. Link, J. Schilling, Hamburg University, Germany (Eds)

Climate Change, Human Security and Violent ConflictChallenges for Societal Stability

Severe droughts, damaging floods and mass mig-ration: Climate change is becoming a focal point for security and conflict research and a challenge for the world’s governance structures. But how severe are the security risks and conflict potentials of climate change? Could global warming trigger a sequence of events leading to economic decline, social unrest and political instability? What are the causal relationships between resource scarcity and violent conflict? This book brings together inter-national experts to explore these questions using in-depth case studies from around the world. Furthermore, the authors discuss strategies, insti-tutions and cooperative approaches to stabilize the climate-society interaction.

Features 7 State-of-the art assesment of research on climate change-security links 7 Addresses a va-riety of topics within the climate change-security framework 7 Combines research of about 40 international experts

Fields of interestGeography (general); Economics general; Envi-ronment, general


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2012. XXVII, 868 p. 164 illus. (Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace, Volume 8) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-28625-4

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C. A. Spinage, Faringdon, UK

African EcologyBenchmarks and Historical Perspectives

In view of the rapidly changing ecology of Africa ,this work provides benchmarks for some of the major, and more neglected, aspects, with an accent on historical data to enable habitats to be seen in relation to their previous state, forming a back-ground reference work to understanding how the ecology of Africa has been shaped by its past. Re-viewing historical data wherever possible it adopts an holistic view treating man as well as animals, with accent on diseases both human and animal which have been a potent force in shaping Africa’s ecology, a role neglected in ecological studies.

Features 7 African ecology, undergraduate to post gradu-ate level 7 Its comprehensive approach makes it a unique contribution to the ecological literature, which should provide a standard reference for students and teachers of African ecology for many years to come 7 Its historical approach provides benchmarks against which present conditions can be evaluated 7 Contains 29 chapters plus appendix, with 221 maps and figures, and 148 monochrome plates

Contents Introduction.- The Abiotic Environment.- The Floral Environment.- Abundance of Populations.- Animal Parasites and Diseases.- Conclusion.- Ap-pendices

Fields of interestPhysical Geography; Nature Conservation; Meteo-rology/Climatology


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2012. XLI, 1562 p. 332 illus., 4 in color. (Springer Geography) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-22871-1

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R. A. Meyers, RAMTECH LIMITED, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed)

Complex Systems in Finance and EconometricsComplex Systems in Finance and Econometrics is an authoritative reference to the basic tools and concepts of complexity and systems theory as applied to an understanding of complex, financial-based business and social systems. Fractals, nonlinear time series modeling, cellular automata, game theory, network theory and statistical phy-sics are among the essential tools and techniques for predicting, monitoring, evaluating, managing, and decision-making in a wide range of fields from health care, poverty alleviation, and energy and the environment, to manufacturing and quality assurance, model building, organizational learning. and macro and microeconomics.

Features 7 Presents authoritative, peer-reviewed articles from the Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science 7 Addresses market bubbles and crashes, foreign exchange, and bond markets 7 Shows how the behavior of an entire system is often more than the sum of its parts 7 Includes a glossary of important terms and a concise definition of the subject in each article

Fields of interestFinance/Investment/Banking; Quantitative Fi-nance; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity


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2011. XXII, 406 p. 282 illus., 100 in color. 7 * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 715,507 € 499,00 | £449.50ISBN 978-1-4419-7700-7

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J. H. Bookbinder, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada (Ed)

Handbook of Global LogisticsTransportation in International Supply Chains

Global logistics entails tradeoffs in facility location, distribution networks, the routing and scheduling of deliveries by different modes of travel (e.g., air, water, truck, rail), procurement, and the overall management of international supply chains. In an increasingly global econo-my, then, logistics has become a very important matter in the success or failure of an organization. It is an integral part of supply chain management that involves not just operations management considerations, but production engineering and regional science issues as well. As Director of the prestigious Waterloo Management of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Research Group (WAT-MIMS), which specializes in logistics and manu-facturing, Jim Bookbinder is uniquely qualified to edit a handbook on global logistics. He has aligned a set of prominent contributors for this volume. The chapters in the Handbook are organized into discrete sections that examine modes; logistics in particular countries; operations within a free-trade zone; innovative features impacting international logistics; case studies of specific companies; and a look toward the future.

Features 7 Non-mathematical treatment of the subject, with stellar contributors 7 Good, logical organi-zation of topics covered 7 Bookbinder is a leader in the field

Field of interestOperation Research/Decision Theory


Due October 2012

2013. XV, 550 p. 102 illus., 83 in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 181) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-1-4419-6131-0

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K. B. Brown, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA; D. V. Snyder, American University, Washington, DC, USA (Eds)

General Reports of the XViiith Congress of the international Academy of Comparative Law/Rapports Généraux du XViiième Congrès de l’Académie internationale de Droit ComparéThis title presents twenty-nine topics, prepared by leading scholars in more than 20 countries, providing a comparative analysis of cutting-edge legal topics of the 21st century. Considering topics of vital moment to contemporary legal scholars, the title includes pieces on Surrogate Motherhood, The Balance of Copyright in Comparative Per-spective, International Law in Domestic Systems, Constitutional Courts as „Positive Legislators,“ Same-sex Marriage, Climate Change and the Law, The Regulation of Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and State Funds, and Regulation of Corporate Tax Evasion. Each chapter surveys legal developments in the U.S.

Features 7 Surveys 29 timely topics from a comparative perspective 7 Includes contributiuons from lea-ding scholars in more than 20 countries 7 Con-trasts commentary on important legal topics in a comparative format 7 Details the thinking of leading scholars in major legal fields on critical contemporary issues

Fields of interestPrivate International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Fundamentals of Law; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History


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2012. X, 704 p. 9 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-94-007-2353-5

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V. Badescu, Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania (Ed)

MoonProspective Energy and Material Resources

The Earth has limited material and energy resour-ces. Further development of the humanity will re-quire going beyond our planet for mining and use of extraterrestrial mineral resources and search of power sources. The exploitation of the natural resources of the Moon is a first natural step on this direction. Lunar materials may contribute to the betterment of conditions of people on Earth but they also may be used to establish permanent sett-lements on the Moon. This will allow developing new technologies, systems and flight operation techniques to continue space exploration. In fact, a new branch of human civilization could be esta-blished permanently on Moon in the next century. But, meantime, an inventory and proper social assessment of Moon’s prospective energy and material resources is required. This book investi-gates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Moon with energy and other vital resources. The book collects together recent proposals and innovative options and solutions. It is a useful source of condensed information for specialists involved in current and impending Moon-related activities and a good starting point for young researchers.

Features 7 Recent research on Prospective Energy and Material Resources on the moon 7 Carefully edited book dedicated to the Moon prospective energy and material resources 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestEnergy Technology; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Planetology


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2012. XXXVIII, 750 p. 306 illus., 147 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-27968-3

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B. G. Batchelor, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (Ed)

Machine Vision HandbookThe automation of visual inspection is becoming more and more important in modern industry as a consistent, reliable means of judging the quality of raw materials and manufactured goods . The Machine Vision Handbook equips the reader with the practical details required to engineer integrated mechanical-optical-electronic-software systems. Machine vision is first set in the context of basic information on light, natural vision, colour sensing and optics. The physical apparatus required for mechanized image capture – lenses, cameras, scanners and light sources – are dis-cussed followed by detailed treatment of various image-processing methods including an introduc-tion to the QT image processing system.

Features 7 Comprehensive coverage: from basic optics to image capture and processing allows the reader to design and implement a practical and reliable machine vision system 7 Image library of 200 sample images showing the power of the various methods of image acquisition and helping the rea-der to choose the most appropriate 7 Powerful, comprehensive and fully documented interactive image processing library of 400 commands to give readers a head start in programming their own system

Fields of interestElectrical Engineering; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Control, Robotics, Mechatro-nics


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2012. XVIII, 2272 p. 7 * € (D) 1068,93 | € (A) 1098,90 | sFr 1330,007 € 999,00 | £899.50ISBN 978-1-84996-168-4

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W.-Y. Chen, J. Seiner, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, USA; T. Suzuki, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Nagoya, Japan; M. Lackner, The Vienna University of Technology, Austria (Eds)

Handbook of Climate Change MitigationThere is a mounting consensus that human behavior is changing the global climate and its consequence could be catastrophic. Reducing the 24 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from stationary and mobile sources is a gigantic task involving both technological challenges and monumental financial and societal costs.

Features 7 Uniquely focuses on mitigation of climate change impacts from a technically prespecti-ve 7 Addresses all aspects of energy (fossil, alternative, renewable, solar, or biofuel) - in the context of mitigation of atmospheric carbon and resultant climate change 7 Comprehensi-vely tackles climate change- including Scientific Evidence of Climate Change and Societal Issues, Impacts of Climate Change, Energy Conservati-on, Alternative Energies, Advanced Combustion, Advanced Technologies, and Education and Out-reach 7 Offers an extraordinarily multidiscipli-nary synthesis - as befits the nature of the problem

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Climate Change; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering


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2012. XXVII, 2130 p. 7 * € (D) 854,93 | € (A) 878,90 | sFr 1064,007 € 799,00 | £719.50ISBN 978-1-4419-7990-2

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J. Chen, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsin Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C.; W. Cranton, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK; M. Fihn, Temple, TX, USA (Eds)

Handbook of Visual Display TechnologyThe Handbook of Visual Display Technology is a unique work offering a comprehensive description of the science, technology, economic and human interface factors associated with the displays industry. An invaluable compilation of informati-on, the Handbook will serve as a single reference source with expert contributions from over 150 international display professionals and academic researchers.

Features 7 First and only reference work in the field, written by industrial experts for their peers and managers 7 Completely comprehensive, one-stop resource to cutting edge technologies 7 Ex-tensive cross-referencing throughout 7 Covers established and emergent display technologies, including organics and 3D technologies 7 Also addresses human interaction and economic fac-tors 7 International authorship

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials


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2012. L, 2694 p. 2000 illus., 1600 in color. 7 * € (D) 854,93 | € (A) 878,90 | sFr 1145,507 € 799,00 | £719.00ISBN 978-3-540-79566-7

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N. Cioffi, Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy; M. Rai, SGB Amravati University, India (Eds)

Nano-AntimicrobialsProgress and Prospects

There is a high demand for antimicrobials for the treatment of new and emerging microbial diseases. In particular, microbes developing multidrug re-sistance have created a pressing need to search for a new generation of antimicrobial agents, which are effective, safe and can be used for the cure of multidrug-resistant microbial infections. Nano-antimicrobials offer effective solutions for these challenges; the details of these new technologies are presented here. The book includes chapters by an international team of experts. Chemical, physical, electrochemical, photochemical and mechanical methods of synthesis are covered. Moreover, biological synthesis using microbes, an option that is both eco-friendly and economically viable, is presented. The antimicrobial potential of different nanoparticles is also covered, bioactivity mechanisms are elaborated on, and several appli-cations are reviewed in separate sections. Lastly, the toxicology of nano-antimicrobials is briefly assessed.

Features 7 The first comprehensive overview of nanosci-ence-based drug development against microbial diseases 7 With contributions by international experts 7 Introduces new concepts

Contents Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Nanoan-timicrobials: Silver Nanoparticle Antimicrobials and Related Materials. [...]

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Nano-technology; Medical Microbiology


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A. Eskandarian, The George Washington University, Ashburn, VA, USA (Ed)

Handbook of intelligent VehiclesThe Handbook of Intelligent Vehicles provides a complete coverage of the fundamentals, new technologies, and sub-areas essential to the deve-lopment of intelligent vehicles; it also includes ad-vances made to date, challenges, and future trends. Significant strides in the field have been made to date; however, so far there has been no single book or volume which captures these advances in a comprehensive format, addressing all essential components and subspecialties of intelligent ve-hicles, as this book does. Since the intended users are engineering practitioners, as well as resear-chers and graduate students, the book chapters do not only cover fundamentals, methods, and algo-rithms but also include how software/hardware are implemented, and demonstrate the advances along with their present challenges.

Features 7 Provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of and technologies related to intelli-gent vehicles 7 Emphasizes the human element involved in intelligent vehicles 7 Timely autho-ritative compilation of key interdisciplinary topics as implementation of vehicular traffic control systems become imminent

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Control, Robotics, Mechatronics


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2012. XXX, 1599 p. 600 illus. 7 * € (D) 747,93 | € (A) 768,90 | sFr 931,007 € 699,00 | £629.50ISBN 978-0-85729-084-7

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T. Fakhfakh, National School of Engineers of Sfax, Tunisia; W. Bartelmus, Wrocław University of Technology, Poland; F. Chaari, National School of Engineers of Sfax, Tunisia; R. Zimroz, Wrocław University of Technology, Poland; M. Haddar, National School of Engineers of Sfax, Tunisia (Eds)

Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary OperationsProceedings of the Second International Conference „Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationnary Operations“ CMMNO’2012

Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operations (CMMNO) can be seen as the major challenge for research in the field of machinery diagnostics. Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operations is the title of the presented book and the title of the Confe-rence held in Hammamet - Tunisia March 26 – 28, 2012. It is the second conference under this title, first took place in Wroclaw - Poland , March 2011. The subject CMMNO comes directly from indus-try needs and observation of real objects. Most monitored and diagnosed objects used in industry works in non-stationary operations condition.

Features 7 Latest research on Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary Operations 7 Pro-ceedings of the second International Conference "Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Sta-tionary Operations" CMMNO’2012 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestMachinery and Machine Elements; Signal,Image and Speech Processing


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2012. XIV, 638 p. 388 illus., 253 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-28767-1

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A. Ghasemi, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; A. Abedi, University of Maine, Orono, ME, USA; F. Ghasemi, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Propagation Engineering in Radio Links DesignThis book addresses propagation phenomena in satellite, radar, broadcasting, short range , trans-horizon and several recent modes of communica-tions in radio links. Also, it includes some topics on antennas , radio noises and improvement techniques. The book provides the necessary basic matters, as well as experimental results and calcu-lation procedures for radio link design.

Features 7 Examines ITU radio regulations and ITU-R recommendations regarding propa-gation issues 7 Covering major radio systems such as fixed, mobile, satellite, broadcasting, radar, trans-horizon and navigational radio systems 7 Dis-cusses special effects of the noise on radio waves propagation

Contents Introduction to Radiowaves Propagation.- Anten-na and Passive Reflectors.- Radiowave Propagation in Satelliet Communication.- Wireless Broadcas-ting.- Trans-horizon Radiowaves Propagation.- Propagation of Radar Waves.- Short Range Radio Communications.- Noise in Radiowave Propa-gation.- Improvement Techniques in Radiowave Reception.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing; Compu-ter Systems Organization and Communication Networks


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O. Hammami, ENSTA ParisTech, Paris, France; D. Krob, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau Cedex, France; J.-L. Voirin, Thales Systèmes Aéroportés, Brest, France (Eds)

Complex Systems Design & ManagementProceedings of the Second International Conference on Complex Systems Design & Management CSDM 2011

This book contains all refereed papers that were accepted to the second edition of the « Complex Systems Design & Management » (CSDM 2011) international conference that took place in Paris (France) from December 7 to December 9, 2011. (Website: http://www.csdm2011.csdm.fr/).

Features 7 Most recent trends in complex systems sciences & practices from an industrial and academic perspective 7 Contains all refereed papers that were accepted to proceedings of the “Complex Systems Design & Management” (CSDM 2011) international conference held in Paris (France), October 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Innovation/Technology Management; Engineering, general


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2012. XXIV, 360 p. 139 illus., 103 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 253,007 € 189,95 | £171.00ISBN 978-3-642-25202-0

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O. Inderwildi, S. D. King, Oxford, UK (Eds)

Energy, Transport, & the EnvironmentAddressing the Sustainable Mobility Paradigm

Sustainable mobility is a highly complex prob-lem as it is affected by the interactions between socio-economic, environmental, technological and political issues. Energy, Transport, & the Environment: Addressing the Sustainable Mobility Paradigm brings together leading figures from business, academia and governments to address the challenges and opportunities involved in wor-king towards sustainable mobility. Key thinkers and decision makers approach topics and debates including: energy security and resource scarcity greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions urban planning, transport systems and their manage-ment governance and finance of transformation ·the threats of terrorism and climate change to our transport systems. Introduced by a preface from U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu and an outline by the editors, Dr Oliver Inderwildi and Sir David King, Energy, Transport, & the Environment is divided into six sections.

Features 7 Examines proposed solutions within the political realities of the dominating economic areas 7 Enables readers to begin compre-hending and managing 21st century energy problems 7 Addresses energy challenges from various viewpoints of different sectors

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Energy Economics; Environmental Economics


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2012. VIII, 713 p. 195 illus., 36 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2716-1

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K. Kontis, The University of Manchester, UK (Ed)

28th international Symposium on Shock WavesVolume 1

The University of Manchester hosted the 28th In-ternational Symposium on Shock Waves between 17 and 22 July 2011. The International Sympo-sium on Shock Waves first took place in 1957 in Boston and has since become an internationally acclaimed series of meetings for the wider Shock Wave Community. The ISSW28 focused on the following areas: Blast Waves, Chemically Reacting Flows, Dense Gases and Rarefied Flows, Deto-nation and Combustion, Diagnostics, Facilities, Flow Visualisation, Hypersonic Flow, Ignition, Impact and Compaction, Multiphase Flow, Nozzle Flow, Numerical Methods, Propulsion, Richtmyer-Meshkov, Shockwave Boundary Layer Interaction, Shock Propagation and Reflection, Shock Vortex Interaction, Shockwave Phenomena and Applications, as well as Medical and Biolo-gical Applications. The two Volumes contain the papers presented at the symposium and serve as a reference for the participants of the ISSW 28 and individuals interested in these fields.

Features 7 Recent research in Shock Waves 7 Procee-dings of the 28th International Symposium on Shock Waves held in Manchester UK, 17 to 22 July 2011, Vol 1 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics


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2012. LXXXVI, 1094 p. 778 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 319,93 | € (A) 328,90 | sFr 398,507 € 299,00 | £269.50ISBN 978-3-642-25687-5

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K. Kontis, The University of Manchester, UK (Ed)

28th international Symposium on Shock WavesVolume 2

The University of Manchester hosted the 28th In-ternational Symposium on Shock Waves between 17 and 22 July 2011. The International Sympo-sium on Shock Waves first took place in 1957 in Boston and has since become an internationally acclaimed series of meetings for the wider Shock Wave Community. The ISSW28 focused on the following areas: Blast Waves, Chemically Reacting Flows, Dense Gases and Rarefied Flows, Deto-nation and Combustion, Diagnostics, Facilities, Flow Visualisation, Hypersonic Flow, Ignition, Impact and Compaction, Multiphase Flow, Nozzle Flow, Numerical Methods, Propulsion, Richtmyer-Meshkov, Shockwave Boundary Layer Interaction, Shock Propagation and Reflection, Shock Vortex Interaction, Shockwave Phenomena and Applications, as well as Medical and Biolo-gical Applications. The two Volumes contain the papers presented at the symposium and serve as a reference for the participants of the ISSW 28 and individuals interested in these fields.

Features 7 Recent research in Shock Waves 7 Procee-dings of the 28th International Symposium on Shock Waves held in Manchester UK, 17 to 22 July 2011, Vol 2 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics


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X. Jiao, Stony Brook University, NY, USA; J.-C. Weill, CEA, Arpajon Cedex, France (Eds)

Proceedings of the 21st international Meshing RoundtableThis volume contains the articles presented at the 21st International Meshing Roundtable (IMR) or-ganized, in part, by Sandia National Laboratories and was held on October 7–10, 2012 in San Jose, CA, USA. The first IMR was held in 1992, and the conference series has been held annually since. Each year the IMR brings together researchers, developers, and application experts in a variety of disciplines, from all over the world, to present and discuss ideas on mesh generation and related topics. The technical papers in this volume present theoretical and novel ideas and algorithms with practical potential, as well as technical applications in science and engineering, geometric modeling, computer graphics, and visualization.

Features 7 Recent results of mesh generation and adap-tation which has applications to finite element simulation 7 Outcome of the 21th International Meshing Roundtable organized by Sandia Natio-nal Laboratories, held in San Jose, California, USA in October 2012 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents Mesh Morphing and Moving Mesh.- Mesh Quality and Mesh Improvement.- Hex and Quad Meshing I.- Tri and Tet Meshing.- Hex and Quad Meshing II.- Surface Meshing. [...]

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Math Applications in Computer Science; Simulation and Modeling


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W. Lacarbonara, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Nonlinear Structural MechanicsTheory, Dynamical Phenomena and Modeling

Nonlinear Structural Mechanics: Theory, Dynami-cal Phenomena and Modeling offers a concise, co-herent presentation of the theoretical framework of nonlinear mechanics, computational methods, applications, parametric investigations of nonline-ar phenomena and their mechanical interpretation towards design. The theoretical and computational tools that enable the formulation, solution, and interpretation of nonlinear structures are presen-ted in a systematic fashion so as to gradually attain an increasing level of complexity of structural behaviors, under the prevailing assumptions on the geometry of deformation, the constitutive aspects and the loading scenarios. Readers will find a unified treatment of the foundations of nonlinear structural mechanics and dynamics, in addition to its modern computational aspects and the prominent nonlinear structural pheno-mena, tackling both the mathematical and applied sciences. Nonlinear Structural Mechanics: Theory, Dynamical Phenomena and Modeling is an excel-lent reference for engineers of various disciplines, students, and researchers involved with nonlinear dynamics and structural mechanics.

Features 7 Covers all leading aspects of nonlinear struc-tural problems in a single volume 7 Provides a wide spectrum of problem solutions in nonlinear structural mechanics and dynamics 7 Presents new developments in computational methodo-logy, combining asymptotics with path following techniques

Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Statistical Physics, Dynami-cal Systems and Complexity; Civil Engineering


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W. Maasberg, IPAC Consulting, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Commercial-industrial Cleaning, by Pressure-Washing, Hydro-Blasting and UHP-JettingThe Business Operating Model and How-To Manual for 450 Specific Applications

Commercial-Industrial Cleaning, by Pressure-Wa-shing, Hydro-Blasting and UHP-Jetting is the first proprietary manual for cleaning and rehabilitation through pressure-washing, hydro-blasting and ultra high pressure water jetting (UHP). It exa-mines the cleaning, restoration and rehabilitation of statuary and historical structures; manufac-turing hardware; and application technologies for residential, commercial and industrial areas, structures and buildings. Commercial-Industrial Cleaning, by Pressure-Washing, Hydro-Blasting and UHP-Jetting contains over 450 applications from agricultural, marine, municipal, food proces-sing, paper-pulp, pharmaceutical and cosmetic, in-dustrial and power generating maintenance areas. It includes gear lists to help readers easily identify the appropriate tooling and equipment for each specific application and industry.

Features 7 Gives access to over 400 application proce-dures 7 Covers 24 commercial-industrial sec-tors 7 Provides analytical job identifications faci-litating the constant upgrade of manual content

Fields of interestOperating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Buil-ding Repair and Maintenance


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C. Mancuso, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; C. Jommi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; F. D’Onza, University of Glasgow, UK (Eds)

Unsaturated Soils: Research and ApplicationsVolume 1

These volumes contain the contributions to the Se-cond European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, E-UNSAT 2012, held in Napoli, Italy, in June 2012. The event is the second of a series of European conferences, and follows the first successful one, organised in Durham, UK, in 2008. The confe-rence series is supported by Technical Committee 106 of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering on Unsaturated Soils. The published contributions were selected after a careful peer-review process. A collection of more than one hundred papers is included, addressing the three thematic areas experimental, including advances in testing techniques and soil behaviour, modelling, covering theoretical and constitutive issues together with numerical and physical modelling, and engineering, focusing on approaches, case histories and geo-environmental themes. The areas of application of the papers embrace most of the geotechnical problems related to unsaturated soils. Increasing interest in geo-environmental problems, including chemical coupling, marks new perspectives in unsaturated soil mechanics.

Features 7 Recent Reserarch in Unsaturated Soils 7 Pro-ceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Un-saturated Soils held in Naples, Italy on 20-22 June 2012 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Machinery and Machine Elements; Renewable and Green Energy


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C. Mancuso, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; C. Jommi, Polytechnic of Milan, Italy; F. D’Onza, University of Glasgow, UK (Eds)

Unsaturated Soils: Research and ApplicationsVolume 2

These volumes contain the contributions to the Se-cond European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, E-UNSAT 2012, held in Napoli, Italy, in June 2012. The event is the second of a series of European conferences, and follows the first successful one, organised in Durham, UK, in 2008. The confe-rence series is supported by Technical Committee 106 of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering on Unsaturated Soils. The published contributions were selected after a careful peer-review process. A collection of more than one hundred papers is included, addressing the three thematic areas experimental, including advances in testing techniques and soil behaviour, modelling, covering theoretical and constitutive issues together with numerical and physical modelling, and engineering, focusing on approaches, case histories and geo-environmental themes. The areas of application of the papers embrace most of the geotechnical problems related to unsaturated soils. Increasing interest in geo-environmental problems, including chemical coupling, marks new perspectives in unsaturated soil mechanics.

Features 7 Recent Research in Unsaturated Soils 7 Pro-ceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Un-saturated Soils held in Naples, Italy on 20-22 June 2012 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Field of interestRenewable and Green Energy


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R. Manzini, Bologna University, Italy (Ed)

Warehousing in the Global Supply ChainAdvanced Models, Tools and Applications for Storage Systems

With increased globalization and offshore sourcing, global supply chain management is becoming an important issue for many businesses as it involves a company‘s worldwide interests and suppliers rather than simply a local or national orientation. The storage systems significantly affect the level of quality of products, the customer’s ser-vice level, and the global logistic cost. The mission of warehousing systems design, control and opti-mization is to effectively ship products in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantity (i.e. in any configuration) without any damages or alterations, and minimizing costs.Warehousing in the Global Supply Chain presents and discus-ses a set of models, tools and real applications, including a few case studies rarely presented with a sufficient detail by other literature, to illustrate the main challenges in warehousing activities. This includes all warehouse operations (from receiving to shipping), problems and issues .

Features 7 Includes original applications of advanced models and methods useful for practitioners in industry 7 Gives easy access to the problems related to storage and warehousing in industrial systems 7 Provides case studies rarely presented in the literature

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment


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B. Bhushan, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed)

Encyclopedia of NanotechnologyThe Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology provides a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary reference to the many fields relevant to the general field of na-notechnology. It aims to be a comprehensive and genuinely international reference work and will be aimed at graduate students, researchers, and practitioners. The Encyclopedia of Nanotechno-logy introduces a large number of terms, devices and processes which are related to the multi-disciplinary field of Nanotechnology. For each entry in this 4 volume set a 4-10 page description is provided by an expert in the field. Contributions are made by experts from the US, Europe and Asia, making this a comprehensive and truly inter-national Reference Work. The authors are typically from academia, however one quarter of all entries were written by persons from industry.

Features 7 Comprehensive multi-discipline Major Refe-rence Work on the important research topic of Nanotechnology 7 Contributors from Academia and Industry 7 Leading international persons included in the Editorial Board 7 Excellent reference provided in electronic and print for-mats 7 Sold as a 4 volume set

Fields of interestNanotechnology; Nanotechnology and Microengi-neering; Nanoscale Science and Technology


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R. Fosdick, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; E. Fried, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; D. Tortorelli, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA

Methods and Tastes in Modern Continuum MechanicsTo the Memory of Donald E. Carlson

This book is dedicated to the memory of Donald E. Carlson, who enjoyed a long distinguished career as a Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; he influenced the mechanics commu-nity through his teachings, publications and inter-actions. The book disseminates unique research investigations which give breadth and depth to the field of continuum mechanics and provide a vision for future advancements. The common bond of Don‘s publications was his sound theoretical deve-lopments and fundamental insight.

Features 7 Presents new research findings in a variety of areas in modern continuum mechanics 7 Com-memorates a famous scientist in his field 7 Ap-peals to readers with both a practical and theore-tical interest

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Classical Continuum Physics; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics


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C. S. Kumar, Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices, Baton Rouge, LA, USA (Ed)

Raman Spectroscopy for Nanomaterials CharacterizationFirst volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of nanoma-terials. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume es-sential reading for research scientists in academia and industry.

Features 7 Encyclopedic presentation of Raman spectro-scopy in nanomaterials.Comprehensive presentati-on of Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of nanomaterials. 7 First volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology inclu-ded in SpringerMaterials. 7 Highly application-oriented overview of modern topics in Raman spectroscopy.

Fields of interestNanotechnology; Nanochemistry; Nanoscale Science and Technology


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B. Austin, University of Stirling, UK; D. A. Austin, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

Bacterial Fish PathogensDisease of Farmed and Wild Fish

This completely updated fifth edition of Bacterial Fish Pathogens is a comprehensive discussion of the biological aspects of the bacteria which cause disease in farmed and wild fish. Since the 4th edition was published in 2007, there has been an upturn in the application of molecular approaches to taxonomy, diagnosis and vaccine development. New pathogens, e.g. Aeromonas schubertii, have been described. Also, there has been the emer-gence of diseases caused by bacteria which have not been cultured, and which have been equated with new taxa, i.e. ‘Candidatus’. Consideration is given to all the bacterial fish pathogens, including primary pathogens and opportunists.

Features 7 Completely updated 5th edition 7 Features descriptions of all new bacterial fish pathogens since the previous edition 7 Focuses on methods of disease control 7 Includes diagnoses of bacte-rial fish pathogens

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2 Gram-positive bacteria (anaerobes and lactic acid bacteria’).- 3. Aerobic Gram-positive rods and cocci.- 4. Aeromona-daceae representatives (motile aeromonads).- 5. Aeromonadaceae representative (Aeromonas salmonicida).- 6. Enterobacteriaceae represen-tatives.- 7. Flavobacteriaceae representatives.- 8. Francisellaceae representatives.- 9. Photobacteria-ceae representatives. [...]

Fields of interestMicrobiology; Bacteriology; Freshwater & Marine Ecology


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E. F. DeLong, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA; E. Stackebrandt, Paris, France; S. Lory, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; F. Thompson, Federal University Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Eds)

The ProkaryotesProkaryotic Biology and Symbiotic Associations

Editor-in-chief: E. Rosenberg, Tel Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Israel

The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-autho-red, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea. This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters. Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context.

Features 7 The most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes 7 Represents molecular, applied and general prokaryotic biology, bacterial com-munities, and human bacteriology 7 Covers all taxonomic diversity using the family level to delineate chapters

Field of interestMicrobiology


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E. Fattorusso, Università di Napoli, Italia; W. H. Gerwick, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; O. Taglialatela-Scafati, Università di Napoli, Italia (Eds)

Handbook of Marine Natural Products„Handbook of Marine Natural Products“ takes a fresh approach to describing the major themes of research in this rapidly developing field. This two volume reference work begins with a section that provides a taxonomic survey of the secondary metabolites of diverse marine life including micro-bes, algae, and invertebrates. This is followed by a demonstration of the techniques and strategies employed in modern structure elucidation of com-plex natural products. The natural roles of marine natural products are then explored in a series of focused chapters which include the topics of sym-biosis, anti-predation and antifouling, chemical interactions, and defence against UV stress.

Features 7 The first contemporary handbook to so-lely feature the broad field of marine product chemistry 7 Handles all dimensions of the field and therefore suitable for organic chemists, biochemists, geneticists, pharmacologists 7 Sui-table for undergraduates, graduates and resear-chers 7 Thirty contributions, average of 40 pages each 7 Contributors from all continents except Africa and South America

Fields of interestBiochemistry, general; Organic Chemistry; Fresh-water & Marine Ecology


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L. T. K., Canberra, ACT, Australia

Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal PlantsVolume 1, Fruits

This multi-compendium is a comprehensive, illus-trated and scientifically up-to-date work covering more than a thousand species of edible medicinal and non-medicinal plants. This work will be of si-gnificant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, herbalogists, conservationists, teachers, lecturers, students and the general public.

Features 7 Multi compendium format covering over 1000 edible medicinal and non-medicinal plants: fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, pulses, cereals, spices and condiments, root crops, beverages, mushrooms, edible oils and stimulants 7 Each volume covering 100 species with 300-350 colou-red plates/volume to help identify the plant and plant parts which are edible and so used 7 For each plant, detailed and up-to date information is provided: on its botanical name and synonyms; common English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecological requirements; edible plant parts and uses; plant botany; nutritive and medicinal/pharmacological values, medicinal uses and relevant up-to-date research; other uses; and cited and selected references for further rea-ding. 7 Each volume will have a separate index for scientific and common names and separate scientific and medical glossaries.

Fields of interestAgriculture; Plant Sciences; Biomedicine general


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Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal PlantsVolume 2, Fruits

This book continues as volume 2 of a multi-com-pendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, pulses, edible oils and beverages. It encompasses species from the following families: Clusiaceae, Combre-taceae, Cucurbitaceae, Dilleniaceae, Ebenaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Ericaceae and Fabaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, resear-chers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, herbalogists, conser-vationists, teachers, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy (botanical name and synonyms); common English and vernacular names; origin and distributi-on; agro-ecological requirements; edible plant part and uses; botany; nutritive and medicinal/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and current research findings; non-edible uses; and selected/cited references.

Features 7 More than 300 coloured illustrations per vo-lume 7 Referenced up-to-date-information on nutritive and medicinal properties 7 Common and vernacular names to help in plant identifica-tion

Contents Introduction.- Clusiaceae.- Combretaceae.- Cu-curbitaceae.- Dilleniaceae.- Ebenaceae.- Erica-ceae.- Euphorbiaceae.- Fabaceae.

Fields of interestPlant Sciences; Agriculture; Biomedicine general


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Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal PlantsVolume 3, Fruits

This book continues as volume 3 of a multi-com-pendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. It encompasses species from the following families: Ginkgoaceae, Gnetaceae, Juglandaceae, Lauraceae, Lecythidaceae, Magno-liaceae, Malpighiaceae, Malvaceae, Marantaceae, Meliaceae, Moraceae, Moringaceae, Muntigiaceae, Musaceae, Myristicaceae and Myrtaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, re-searchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritio-nists, agriculturists, botanists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive and pharmacological properties, medici-nal uses and research findings; nonedible uses; and selected references.

Features 7 More than 400 coloured illustrations per volume 7 Referenced up-to-date-information on nutritive and medicinal properties 7 Common and vernacular names to help in plant identifica-tion 7 Medical and scientific glossaries



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T. K. Lim, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal PlantsVolume 4, Fruits

This book continues as volume 4 of a multi-com-pendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. It encompasses selected species from the following families: Fagaceae, Grossula-riaceae, Hypoxidaxeae, Myrsinaceae Olacaceae, Oleaceae, Orchidaceae, Oxalidaceae, Pandanaceae, Passifloraceae, Pedaliaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Pin-aceae, Piperaceae, Rosaceae and Rutaceae . This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacolo-gists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutriti-onists, agriculturists, botanists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive and pharmacological properties, medici-nal uses and research findings; nonedible uses; and selected references.

Features 7 More than 400 coloured illustrations per volume 7 Referenced up-to-date-information on nutritive and medicinal properties 7 Common and vernacular names to help in plant identifica-tion 7 Medical and scientific glossaries



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G. Roberts, University of Leicester, UK (Ed)

Encyclopedia of BiophysicsIn cooperation with: European Biophysical Societies‘ Association (EBSA)

The Encyclopedia of Biophysics is envisioned both as an easily accessible source of information and as a route into the scientific literature. It consists of two parts, Techniques and Systems. In the Tech-niques sections, each of the wide range of methods which fall under the heading of Biophysics are explained in detail, together with the value and the limitations of the information each provides. In the Systems sections, biophysical approaches to particular biological systems or problems – from protein and nucleic acid structure to membranes, ion channels and receptors – are described. Thus the Encyclopedia is intended to provide a resource both for biophysicists interested in approaches outside their immediate sub-discipline and for people coming to biophysics from either the phy-sical or biological direction.

Features 7 First ever comprehensive en-cyclopedia of biophysics of this size 7 Covering all field of modern biophysics 7 Online version with extensive cross-referencing / hyperlinks 7 Published in cooperation with the European Biophysical Societies' Association (EBSA)

Fields of interestBiochemistry, general; Biophysics and Biological Physics; Protein Science


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T. Satyanarayana, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, India; B. N. Johri, Anil Prakash, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India (Eds)

Microorganisms in Environmental ManagementMicrobes and Environment

Microbes and their biosynthetic capabilities have been invaluable in finding solutions for several intractable problems mankind has encountered in maintaining the quality of the environment. They have, for example, been used to positive effect in human and animal health, genetic engineering, environmental protection, and municipal and industrial waste treatment. Microorganisms have enabled feasible and cost-effective responses which would have been impossible via straightfor-ward chemical or physical engineering methods. Microbial technologies have of late been applied to a range of environmental problems, with conside-rable success.

Features 7 Covers broader aspects of the role of microbes in environmental management 7 The chap-ters will be written with special reference to the developments in environmental microbiology and microbial technologies in solving environmen-tal pollution problems in India, although global aspects will be discussed 7 Also covers aspects such as microbial concrete, bacteriophages in disinfection of water systems, metagenomics in bioremediation, bioremediation of arsenic and several others

Fields of interestMicrobiology; Agriculture; Biotechnology


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T. Satyanarayana, University of Delhi South Campus, India; B. N. Johri, Anil Prakash, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India (Eds)

Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and BiotechnologyThis review of recent developments in our under-standing of the role of microbes in sustainable ag-riculture and biotechnology covers a research area with enormous untapped potential. Chemical fer-tilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other agricultu-ral inputs derived from fossil fuels have increased agricultural production, yet growing awareness and concern over their adverse effects on soil productivity and environmental quality cannot be ignored. The high cost of these products, the difficulties of meeting demand for them, and their harmful environmental legacy have encouraged scientists to develop alternative strategies to raise productivity, with microbes playing a central role in these efforts. One application is the use of soil microbes as bioinoculants for supplying nutrients and/or stimulating plant growth.

Features 7 Covers broader aspects of the role of microbes in sustainable agriculture and biotechnological developments 7 Experts have written chap-ters on the recent developments in microbial technologies in India, although global aspects will be discussed 7 Assesses the utility of micro-bes as bioinoculants to enhance agricultural production 7 Covers the recent developments in the discovery of novel microbial metabolites by culture-independent metagenomic approa-ches 7 Includes aspects such as role of microbes in enhanced oil recovery and mango wines

Fields of interestMicrobiology; Agriculture; Biotechnology


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W. B. Whitman, Bergey‘s Manual Trust, Athens, GA, USA; M. Goodfellow, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom; P. Kämpfer, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen, Germany; H.-J. Busse, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria; M. E. Trujillo, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; W. Ludwig, TU München, Freising, Germany; K.-i. Suzuki, National Institute of Techonology and Evaluation, Chiba, Japan (Eds)

Bergey‘s Manual of Systematic BacteriologyVolume 5: The Actinobacteria

Managing editor: A. Parte, Bergey‘s Manual Trust, Athens, GA, USA

Includes a revised taxonomic outline for the Actinobacteria or the high G+C Gram positi-ves is based upon the SILVA project as well as a description of greater than 200 genera in 49 families. Includes many medically and industrially important taxa.

Features 7 This is the final volume in the best-selling series 7 Features descriptions of over 200 genera in 49 families 7 Includes a revised taxonomic outline for the Actinobacteria

Fields of interestLife Sciences, general; Biomedicine general; Medi-cal Microbiology


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B. A. Whitton, Durham University, UK (Ed)

Ecology of Cyanobacteria iiTheir Diversity in Space and Time

Cyanobacteria have existed for 3.5 billion years, yet they are still the most important photosyn-thetic organisms on the planet for cycling carbon and nitrogen. The ecosystems where they have key roles range from the warmer oceans to many Antarctic sites. They also include dense nuisance growths in nutrient-rich lakes and nitrogen-fixers which aid the fertility of rice-fields and many soils, especially the biological soil crusts of arid regions. Molecular biology has in recent years provided major advances in our understanding of cyano-bacterial ecology. Perhaps for more than any other group of organisms, it is possible to see how the ecology, physiology, biochemistry, ultrastruc-ture and molecular biology interact. This all helps to deal with practical problems such as the control of nuisance blooms and the use of cyanobacterial inocula to manage semi-desert soils. Large-scale culture of several organisms, especially „Spirulina“ (Arthrospira), for health food and specialist pro-ducts is increasingly being expanded for a much wider range of uses. In view of their probable contribution to past oil deposits, much attention is currently focused on their potential as a source of biofuel. Please visit http://extras.springer.com/ to view Extra Materials belonging to this volume.

Features 7 Brings together all aspects of cyanobacterial ecology in one book 7 Shows how cyanobacte-rial ecology relates to physiological, biochemical and molecular studies 7 Richly illustrated with over 200 colour figures

Fields of interestFreshwater & Marine Ecology; Microbial Ecology; Terrestial Ecology


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R. A. Meyers, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed)

Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical SystemsMathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Sys-tems is an authoritative reference to the basic tools and concepts of complexity, systems theory, and dynamical systems from the perspective of pure and applied mathematics. Complex systems are systems that comprise many interacting parts with the ability to generate a new quality of collective behavior through self-organization, e.g. the spon-taneous formation of temporal, spatial or functio-nal structures. These systems are often characte-rized by extreme sensitivity to initial conditions as well as emergent behavior that are not readily predictable or even completely deterministic.

Features 7 Provides an in-depth treatment of the study of mathematical complexity and dynamical systems 7 Presents theory, techniques and applications 7 Demonstrates how the behavior of an entire system is often more than the sum of its parts 7 Gathers together more than 100 mathematically-oriented, peer-reviewed entries from the 11-volume Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science

Fields of interestComplex Systems; Simulation and Modeling; Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory


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2011. XXIX, 1858 p. 489 illus., 140 in color. 7 * € (D) 480,43 | € (A) 493,90 | sFr 598,007 € 449,00 | £404.50ISBN 978-1-4614-1805-4

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S. S. Varadhan, New York University, New York, NY, USA R. Bhatia, A. Bhatt, K. Parthasarathy, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi, India (Eds)

Collected Papers of S.R.S. VaradhanVolume 1: Limit Theorems, Review Articles. - Volume 2: PDE, SDE, Diffusions, Random Media. - Volume 3: Large Deviations. - Volume 4: Particle Systems and Their Large Deviations

Volume I includes the introductory material, the papers on limit theorems and review articles. Volume II includes the papers on PDE, SDE, diffu-sions, and random media. Volume III includes the papers on large deviations. Volume IV includes the papers on particle systems. From the Preface: Srinivasa Varadhan began his research career at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Calcutta, where he started as a graduate student in 1959. His first paper appeared in Sankhyá, the Indian Jour-nal of Statistics in 1962. Together with his fellow students V. S. Varadarajan, R. Ranga Rao and K. R.

Features 7 With contributions by international ex-perts 7 Provides a clear overview of the works of Professor Varadhan 7 Useful as a self-study guide

Field of interestProbability Theory and Stochastic Processes


Due October 2012

Jointly published with Hindustan Book Agency, New Delhi, India

Only available in print

2012. XXX, 2690 p. (4-volume-set)7 approx. * € (D) 267,45 | € (A) 274,94 | sFr 333,007 approx. € 249,95 | £225.00ISBN 978-3-642-33231-9

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J. Rojo, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA (Ed)

Selected Works of E. L. LehmannThese volumes present a selection of Erich L. Lehmann’s monumental contributions to Sta-tistics. These works are multifaceted. His early work included fundamental contributions to hypothesis testing, theory of point estimation, and more generally to decision theory. His work in Nonparametric Statistics was groundbrea-king. His fundamental contributions in this area include results that came to assuage the anxiety of statisticians that were skeptical of nonparame-tric methodologies, and his work on concepts of dependence has created a large literature. The two volumes are divided into chapters of related works. Invited contributors have critiqued the papers in each chapter, and the reprinted group of papers follows each commentary. A complete bibliogra-phy that contains links to recorded talks by Erich Lehmann – and which are freely accessible to the public – and a list of Ph.D. students are also inclu-ded. These volumes belong in every statistician’s personal collection and are a required holding for any institutional library.

Features 7 Collects Lehmann's important papers in one convenient volume 7 Includes complete biblio-graphy 7 Includes commentaries by important statisticians working today

Contents Decision Theory.- Hypothesis Testing.- Estima-tion.- Nonparametrics I.- Nonparametrics II.- Asymptotics.- Multiple Decisions.- Orderings of Probability Distributions.- Probability Theory. [...]

Field of interestStatistical Theory and Methods


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J.-C. Duan, National University of Singapore, Singapore; W. K. Härdle, Centre for Applied Statistics and Economics, Berlin, Germany; J. E. Gentle, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA (Eds)

Handbook of Computational FinanceAny financial asset that is openly traded has a market price. Except for extreme market condi-tions, market price may be more or less than a “fair” value. Fair value is likely to be some com-plicated function of the current intrinsic value of tangible or intangible assets underlying the claim and our assessment of the characteristics of the underlying assets with respect to the expected rate of growth, future dividends, volatility, and other relevant market factors. Some of these factors that affect the price can be measured at the time of a transaction with reasonably high accuracy. Most factors, however, relate to expectations about the future and to subjective issues, such as current management, corporate policies and market environment, that could affect the future financial performance of the underlying assets. Models are thus needed to describe the stochastic factors and environment, and their implementations inevitab-ly require computational finance tools.

Features 7 Modern financial Tools 7 Computianal efficient algorithms 7 Pricing of complex pro-ducts 7 Risk behavior 7 Pricing kernels

Fields of interestStatistics for Business/Economics/Mathematical Finance/Insurance; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis; Finance/Investment/Banking


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2012. XI, 804 p. 189 illus., 7 in color. (Springer Handbooks of Computational Statistics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 357,007 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-17253-3

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J. E. Gentle, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA; W. K. Härdle, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; Y. Mori, Okayama University of Science, Okayama, Japan (Eds)

Handbook of Computational StatisticsConcepts and Methods

The Handbook of Computational Statistics - Con-cepts and Methods (second edition) is a revision of the first edition published in 2004, and contains additional comments and updated information on the existing chapters, as well as three new chapters addressing recent work in the field of computati-onal statistics. This new edition is divided into 4 parts in the same way as the first edition. It begins with „How Computational Statistics became the backbone of modern data science“ (Ch.1): an overview of the field of Computational Statistics, how it emerged as a separate discipline, and how its own development mirrored that of hardware and software, including a discussion of current active research. The second part (Chs. 2 - 15) presents several topics in the supporting field of statistical computing.

Features 7 Up-to-date coverage of the topic 7 First-rate authors contribute to the volume 7 The editors have been involved in this research area from the beginning and have all given substantial imput to its development

Fields of interestStatistics and Computing/Statistics Programs; Statistics, general; Statistical Theory and Methods


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2nd ed. 2012. revised and updated 2012. XII, 1192 p. 297 illus., 82 in color. (Springer Handbooks of Computational Statistics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 277,13 | € (A) 284,90 | sFr 371,507 € 259,00 | £233.50ISBN 978-3-642-21550-6

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M. Amusia, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel; L. Chernysheva, Ioffe Physica-Technical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia; V. Yarzhemsky, Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Moscow, Russia

Handbook of Theoretical Atomic PhysicsData for Photon Absorption, Electron Scattering, and Vacancies Decay

The aim of this book is to present highly accurate and extensive theoretical Atomic data and to give a survey of selected calculational methods for atomic physics, used to obtain these data. The book presents the results of calculations of cross sections and probabilities of a broad variety of ato-mic processes with participation of photons and electrons, namely on photoabsorption, electron scattering and accompanying effects. Included are data for photoabsorption and electron scattering cross-sections and probabilities of vacancy decay formed for a large number of atoms and ions.

Features 7 Presents a rich set of data for atomic physics, chemistry, material science, astrophysics 7 Gives an overview of selected calculational methods for atomic physics 7 Contains extensive descrip-tions of physical processes presented with rich illustrations 7 Provides a basis for planning experiments in atomic and molecular phy-sics 7 Additional material, figures and some tables, will be presented on the Springer webpage as supplement to the book

Fields of interestAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Physical Chemistry


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2012. XIII, 799 p. 1031 illus., 836 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-24751-4

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C. Grupen, Universität Siegen; I. Buvat, IMNC, Campus d‘Orsay, France (Eds)

Handbook of Particle Detection and imagingThe handbook centers on detection techniques in the field of particle physics, medical imaging and related subjects. It is structured into three parts. The first one is dealing with basic ideas of particle detectors, followed by applications of these devices in high energy physics and other fields. In the last part the large field of medical imaging using similar detection techniques is described. The different chapters of the book are written by world experts in their field. Clear instructions on the detection techniques and principles in terms of relevant operation parameters for scientists and graduate students are given.Detailed tables and diagrams will make this a very useful handbook for the application of these techniques in many different fields like physics, medicine, biology and other areas of natural science.

Feature 7 Covers the basics of particle detection me-chanisms and the technqiues and detectors, from largest to the smallest - all on the markjet today Provides information on all application fields: nuclear and particle technology, geological dating, space science, medical and life sciences, radiation protection, etc. Richly illustrated and includes imaging and imaging systems

Fields of interestParticle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Phy-sics; Imaging / Radiology; Nuclear Engineering


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2012. XXII, 1227 p. 558 illus., 100 in color. 7 * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 715,507 € 499,00 | £449.00ISBN 978-3-642-13270-4

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G. Müller, Technical University, Munich, Germany; M. Möser, Technical University, Berlin, Germany (Eds)

Handbook of Engineering AcousticsThis book examines the physical background of engineering acoustics, focusing on empiri-cally obtained engineering experience as well as on measurement techniques and engineering methods for prognostics. Its goal is not only to describe the state of art of engineering acoustics but also to give practical help to engineers in order to solve acoustic problems. It deals with the origin, the transmission and the methods of the abating different kinds of air-borne and structure-borne sounds caused by various mechanisms – from traffic to machinery and flow-induced sound. In addition the modern aspects of room and building acoustics, as well as psychoacoustics and active noise control, are covered.

Features 7 The only real acoustics handbook for mecha-nical and architectural applications 7 Applica-tion-oriented information on a sound scientific basis 7 Written by an academician and an indus-trial practitioner 7 Translation of the German standard book

Contents Fundamentals.- Acoustic Measurements.- Nu-merical Acoustics.- The Effects of Sound on Humans.- Noise Immission Assessment.- Noise Emission Assessment.- Sound propagation in the Open Space.- Building Acoustics.- Sound Absorp-tion.- Structure Borne Sound.- Room Acoustics.- Silencers.- Active Noise and Vibration Control.- Noise caused by Construction Work. [...]

Fields of interestAcoustics; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Engineering Design


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2013. X, 702 p. 457 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-540-24052-5

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F. Träger, Universität Kassel, Kassel, Germany (Ed)

Springer Handbook of Lasers and OpticsThis new edition features numerous updates and additions. Especially 4 new chapters on Fiber Optics, Integrated Optics, Frequency Combs and Interferometry reflect the changes since the first edition. In addition, major complete updates for the chapters: Optical Materials and Their Proper-ties, Optical Detectors, Nanooptics, and Optics far Beyond the Diffraction Limit. Features Contains over 1000 two-color illustrations. Includes over 120 comprehensive tables with properties of optical materials and light sources. Emphasizes physical concepts over extensive mathematical derivations. Chapters with summaries, detailed index Delivers a wealth of up-to-date references.

Features 7 Presents a most practical and complete office/laboratory companion for the daily work with optical instruments and lasers 7 New edition of appraised all-in-one desk reference 7 Four new chapters on Fiber Optics, Integrated Optics, Fre-quency Combs and Interferometry

Contents Foreword by T.W. Hänsch.- Part A: Basic Princip-les and Materials: Properties of Light.- Geomet-rical Optics.- Wave Optics.- Nonlinear Optics.- Optical Materials and Their Properties.- Thin Films.-Part B: Fabrication and Properties of Optical Components: Optical Design and Design Software.- Advanced Optical Components.- Opti-cal Detectors. [...]

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Optical and Elec-tronic Materials; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering


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2nd ed. 2012. XXXII, 1694 p. 1210 illus. in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 357,007 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-3-642-19408-5

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Atmospheric PhysicsBackground – Methods – Trends

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), this book presents more than 50 chapters highlighting results of the institute’s research.The book provides an up-to-date, in-depth survey across the entire field of atmospheric science, including atmospheric dyna-mics, radiation, cloud physics, chemistry, climate, numerical simulation, remote sensing, instru-ments and measurements, as well as atmospheric acoustics. The authors have provided a readily comprehensible and self-contained presentation of the complex field of atmospheric science. The topics are of direct relevance for aerospace science and technology. Future research challenges are identified.

Features 7 Presents more than 51 outstanding con-tributions of DLR-IPA to Atmospheric sci-ence 7 Gives a specific reference to Aerospace aspects 7 Prepared for educated laymen readers 7 Self-explaining 7 Understandable without the need to read references

Contents From the Contents: The Atmosphere.- The Atmos-phere - from the surface to the stratosphere.- Che-mical composition of the atmosphere.- Atmosphe-ric.- The Earth‘s radiation budget - the driver for weather and climate. [...]

Fields of interestGeophysics and Environmental Physics; At-mospheric Sciences; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics


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2012. XXXIX, 877 p. 378 illus., 86 in color. (Research Topics in Aerospace) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-30182-7

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I. S. McLean, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; H. E. Bond, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA; L. French, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL, USA; P. Kalas, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; M. A. Barstow, Leicester University, UK; G. F. Gilmore, Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, UK; W. C. Keel, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA (Eds)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsEditor-in-chief: T. D. Oswalt, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA

Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems is a compendi-um of modern astronomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) com-prise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian McLean (Ed.

Features 7 Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems is a 6-volume compendium of modern astronomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy and astrophysical cosmology. 7 Provides essential background and leads the reader to other seminal literature on the topics it covers 7 Serves lecturers and students as material for advanced courses in astronomy

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Plane-tology; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques


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2013. 4760 p. 2400 illus., 240 in color. (6-volume-set)7 * € (D) 2354,00 | € (A) 2420,00 | sFr 3154,007 € 2200,00 | £1980.00ISBN 978-90-481-8817-8

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I. S. McLean, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Ed)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsVolume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation

Editor-in-chief: T. D. Oswalt, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA

This is volume 1 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Sys-tems, a six volume compendium of modern astro-nomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry D. Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) comprise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian S. McLean (Ed.) Vo-lume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data – Howard E. Bond (Ed.) Volume 3: Solar and Stellar Planetary Systems – Linda French, Paul Ka-las (Eds.) Volume 4: Stellar Structure and Evoluti-on – Martin A. Barstow (Ed.) Volume 5: Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations – Gerard F.

Features 7 Volume 1 of a six-volume compendium of modern astronomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy and astrophysical cosmology 7 Pro-vides essential background and leads the reader to other seminal literature on the topics it co-vers 7 Serves lecturers and students as material for advanced courses in astronomy

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astro-physics and Astroparticles; Cosmology


Due November 2012

2013. Approx. 650 p. 251 illus., 111 in color. 7 approx. * € (D) 395,90 | € (A) 407,00 | sFr 493,007 approx. € 370,00 | £333.00ISBN 978-94-007-5620-5

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H. E. Bond, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA (Ed)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsVolume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data


This is volume 2 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Sys-tems, a six volume compendium of modern astro-nomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry D. Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) comprise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian S. McLean (Ed.) Vo-lume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data – Howard E. Bond (Ed.


Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Mic-rowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences


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L. French, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL, USA; P. Kalas, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA (Eds)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsVolume 3: Solar and Stellar Planetary Systems


This is volume 3 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Sys-tems, a six volume compendium of modern astro-nomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry D. Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) comprise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian S. McLean (Ed.) Volume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data – Howard E. Bond (Ed.) Volume 3: Solar and Stellar Planetary Systems – Linda French, Paul Kalas (Eds.


Fields of interestAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Planetology; Astrobiology


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M. A. Barstow, Leicester University, UK (Ed)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsVolume 4: Stellar Structure and Evolution


This is volume 4 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Sys-tems, a six volume compendium of modern astro-nomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry D. Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) comprise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian S. McLean (Ed.) Vo-lume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data – Howard E. Bond (Ed.) Volume 3: Solar and Stellar Planetary Systems – Linda French, Paul Ka-las (Eds.) Volume 4: Stellar Structure and Evoluti-on – Martin A. Barstow (Ed.) Volume 5: Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations – Gerard F.


Fields of interestAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences


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G. F. Gilmore, Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, UK (Ed)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsVolume 5: Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations


This is volume 5 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Sys-tems, a six volume compendium of modern astro-nomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry D. Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) comprise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian S. McLean (Ed.) Volume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data – Howard E. Bond (Ed.) Volume 3: Solar and Stellar Planetary Systems – Linda French, Paul Kalas (Eds.


Fields of interestAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences


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W. C. Keel, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA (Ed)

Planets, Stars and Stellar SystemsVolume 6: Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology


This is volume 6 of Planets, Stars and Stellar Sys-tems, a six volume compendium of modern astro-nomical research covering subjects of key interest to the main fields of contemporary astronomy. The six volumes of the set edited by Terry D. Oswalt (Editor-in-Chief) comprise: Volume 1: Telescopes and Instrumentation – Ian S. McLean (Ed.) Volume 2: Astronomical Techniques, Software, and Data – Howard E. Bond (Ed.) Volume 3: Solar and Stellar Planetary Systems – Linda French, Paul Kalas (Eds.) Volume 4: Stellar Structure and Evolution – Martin A. Barstow (Ed.


Fields of interestCosmology; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques


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C. C. Gaither, A. E. Cavazos-Gaither, Killeen, TX, USA (Eds)

Gaither‘s Dictionary of Scientific QuotationsA Collection of Approximately 27,000 Quotations Pertaining to Archaeology, Architecture, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Cosmology, Darwinism, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Medicine, Nature, Nursing, Paleontology, Philosophy, Physics, Probability, Science, Statistics, Technology, Theory, Universe, and Zoology

This unprecedented collection of 27,000 quota-tions is the most comprehensive and carefully researched of its kind, covering all fields of science and mathematics. With this vast compendium you can readily conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politici-ans, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind‘s scientific achievements.

Features 7 Expands and improves upon the ground-breaking first edition 7 Features an unparalleled collection of 27,000 carefully selected quotations ranging over a vast array of topics from A(tomic Theory) to the Z(eta Function) 7 Provides a one-stop reference for scientific quotations in all fields 7 Includes comprehensive bibliogra-phic information for each quotation 7 Can be searched thematically and by author

Fields of interestHistory of Science; Popular Science, general; Physics, general


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Handbook of Family ResilienceResilience is a topic that is currently receiving increased attention. In general, resilience refers to the capacity of those who, even under the most stressful circumstances, are able to cope, to rebound, and to go on and thrive. Resilient families are able to regain their balance following crises that arise as a function of either nature or nurture, and to continue to encourage and support their members as they deal with the necessary requirements for accommodation, adaptation and, ultimately, healthy survival. Handbook of Family Resilience provides a broad body of knowledge regarding the traits and patterns found to charac-terize resilient individuals and well-functioning families, including those with diverse structures, various ethnic backgrounds and a variety of non-traditional forms. This Handbook brings together a variety of perspectives aimed at understanding and helping to facilitate resilience in families relative to a full range of challenges.

Features 7 Combines research, theory, and practi-ce 7 Presents the full range of problems faced by families (i.e., addictions, domestic violence) 7 Includes recommendations for future research 7 Covers a range of ethnic groups 7 Contains a comprehensive section on grief

Contents RESILIENCE IN GENERAL.-Roads to Under-standing Family Resilience: 1920s to the 21st Century.- Operationalizing Family Resilience as Process: Proposed Methodological Strategies. [...]

Fields of interestFamily; Psychotherapy and Counseling; Psycho-therapy


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2013. XVII, 557 p. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-1-4614-3799-4

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C. L. Gibson, M. D. Krohn, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (Eds)

Handbook of Life-Course CriminologyEmerging Trends and Directions for Future Research

The wide-ranging scope of the Handbook of Life-Course Criminology covers genetics and environment, child offenders and late bloomers, the impact of school and peers, lifelong and time-limited criminal careers, and qualitative and quan-titative methodologies. This unique Handbook is further set apart by its dual coverage of the leading edge of current research and innovative directions for future work in the field. Pathways to crime have been a central concept of criminology from its inception. Accordingly, a lifespan approach to the field has replaced earlier biological and sociological perspectives with a more nuanced understanding of offender behavior and a wider lens of study.

Features 7 Comprehensive coverage of Criminology research at each stage of Life-Course develop-ment 7 Covers impact of genetics, environment, life events in cases and specific research methodo-logies 7 Presents current state of research with areas for future development 7 Foreword by Terrie E. Moffitt, Knut Schmidt Nielsen Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

Fields of interestCriminology & Criminal Justice; Personality and Social Psychology


Due September 2012

2013. XIII, 341 p. 19 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-1-4614-5112-9

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G. J. Yoo, M.-N. Le, San Francisco State University, CA, USA; A. Y. Oda, Azusa Pacific University, CA, USA (Eds)

Handbook of Asian American HealthAsian Americans encounter a range of health issu-es often unknown to the American public, policy makers, researchers and even clinicians. National research often combines Asian Americans into a single category, not taking into account the differences and complexity among Asian ethnic subgroups. The definition of Asian American derives from the U.S. Census Bureau’s definition of Asian, which includes peoples from all the vast territories of the Far East, Southeast Asia and the South Asian Subcontinent. While Census classifications determine demographic measu-rements that affect equal opportunity programs, the broad rubric “Asian-American” can never describe accurately the more than 50 distinct Asi-an American subgroups, who together comprise multifaceted diversity across cultural ethnicities, socio-economic status, languages, religions and generations. This volume rectifies that situation by exploring the unique needs and health concerns of particular subgroups within the Asian American community.

Features 7 Includes key health research studies on Asian American subgroups throughout the US 7 Pro-vides insight into areas of emerging research and future directions 7 Combines analysis of current health problems with prevention and intervention solutions

Fields of interestSociology, general; Public Health/Gesundheits-wesen


Due October 2012

2013. XXVIII, 463 p. 3 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 331,507 € 249,00 | £224.50ISBN 978-1-4614-2226-6

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C. S. Aneshensel, University of California , Los Angeles, CA, USA; J. C. Phelan, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; A. Bierman, University of Calgary, AB, Canada (Eds)

Handbook of the Sociology of Mental HealthThis second edition of the Handbook of the Sociology of Mental Health features theory-driven reviews of recent research with a comprehensive approach to the investigation of the ways in which society shapes the mental health of its members and the lives of those who have been diagnosed as having a mental illness The award-winning Hand-book is distinctive in its focus on how the organi-zation and functioning of society influences the occurrence of mental disorder and its consequen-ces. A core issue that runs throughout the text concerns the differential distribution of mental illness across various social strata, defined by sta-tus characteristics such as gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and age. The contributions to this volume shed light on the social, cultural, and economic factors that explain why some social groups have an elevated risk of disorder.

Features 7 Comprehensive scope, covering both the socie-tal causes and effects of mental illness 7 Updated research on treatment and health care disparities in mental health 7 Highlights the sociological influence of race, gender, age and socioeconomic status on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Fields of interestSociology, general; Public Health/Gesundheitswe-sen; Personality and Social Psychology


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Handbook of NeurosociologyUntil recently, a handbook on neurosociology would have been viewed with skepticism by so-ciologists, who have long been protective of their disciplinary domain against perceived encroach-ment by biology. But a number of developments in the last decade or so have made sociologists more receptive to biological factors in sociology and social psychology. Much of this has been encoura-ged by the coeditors of this volume, David Franks and Jonathan Turner. This new interest has been increased by the explosion of research in neurosci-ence on brain functioning and brain-environment interaction (via new MRI technologies), with implications for social and psychological functio-ning. This handbook emphasizes the integration of perspectives within sociology as well as between fields in social neuroscience. For example, Franks represents a social constructionist position following from G.H. Mead’s voluntaristic theory of the act while Turner is more social structural and positivistic. Furthermore, this handbook not only contains contributions from sociologists, but leading figures from the psychological perspective of social neuroscience.

Features 7 First handbook to cover this emerging field 7 Includes all the top researchers in this area 7 Will be of interest to sociologists working in emotions, symbolic interaction and social psychology, as well as others working in cognitive neuroscience

Fields of interestSociology, general; Neuropsychology; Neurology


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A. Curaj, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, Romania; P. Scott, Institute of Education (IOE), London, UK; L. Vlasceanu, Bucharest University, Romania; L. Wilson, European University Association (EUA), Brussels, Belgium (Eds)

European Higher Education at the CrossroadsBetween the Bologna Process and National Reforms

Romania hosts the 2012 Bologna / European Higher Education Area Ministerial Conference and the Third Bologna Policy Forum. In prepara-tion for these meetings, The Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI) organised the Future of Higher Education - Bologna Process Re-searchers’ Conference (FOHE-BPRC) in Bucharest on 17-19 October 2011, with the support of the European University Association (EUA) and the Romanian National Committee for UNESCO. The conference brought the voices of researchers into international-level policy making in higher edu-cation. The results of the conference are presented in this book. Until now, empirical evidence sup-porting policies and reforms in higher education has often been a matter of local or regional focus.

Features 7 Bridges the gap between policy and research within the context of the European Higher Edu-cation Area (EHEA) 7 More than 50 articles explore a wide range of relevant issues from the researchers’ perspective 7 Offers a stimulating, enriching dialogue on the nature and future of pan-European higher education

Fields of interestHigher Education; International and Comparative Education; Educational Policy and Politics


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N. M. Seel, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany (Ed)

Encyclopedia of the Sciences of LearningOver the past century, educational psychologists and researchers have posited many theories to explain how individuals learn, i.e. how they acquire, organize and deploy knowledge and skills. The 20th century can be considered the century of psychology on learning and related fields of interest (such as motivation, cognition, metacognition etc.) and it is fascinating to see the various mainstreams of learning, remembered and forgotten over the 20th century and note that basic assumptions of early theories survived several paradigm shifts of psychology and epistemology.

Features 7 The first encyclopedia covering all sectors, paradigms and movements of the sciences of learning from their origins through the pre-sent 7 Contributions from a wide variety of lea-ding researchers in a wide variety of fields 7 Pro-vides up-to-date, broad and authoritative coverage of the specific terms used in the sciences of learning and its related fields, including relevant areas of education and computer science 7 An indispensable reference for scientists, educators, students, and researchers active in understanding learning and the learning sciences

Fields of interestLearning and Instruction; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Educational Technology


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D. K. Chatterjee, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Ed)

Encyclopedia of Global JusticeThis two-volume Encyclopedia of Global Justi-ce, published by Springer, along with Springer‘s book series, Studies in Global Justice, is a major publication venture toward a comprehensive co-verage of this timely topic. The Encyclopedia is an international, interdisciplinary, and collaborative project, spanning all the relevant areas of scholar-ship related to issues of global justice, and edited and advised by leading scholars from around the world. The wide-ranging entries present the latest ideas on this complex subject by authors who are at the cutting edge of inquiry. The Encyclopedia sets the tone and direction of this increasingly im-portant area of scholarship for years to come. The entries number around 500 and consist of essays of 300 to 5000 words.

Features 7 Supported and advised by leading scholars from around the world 7 Draws upon terms and concepts from across the spectrum of international law, economics, ethics and public policy 7 Combines empirical research with theoretical arguments to illuminate current controversies 7 Organized in A to Z format with cross-referencing of entries to a series of broad themes

Fields of interestPolitical Philosophy; Development Economics; Philosophy of Law


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R. Hillerbrand, RWTH Aachen, Germany; P. Sandin, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden; M. Peterson, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds)

Handbook of Risk TheoryEpistemology, Decision Theory, Ethics, and Social Implications of Risk

Editor-in-chief: S. Roeser, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Risk has become one of the main topics in fields as diverse as engineering, medicine and economics, and it is also studied by social scientists, psycho-logists and legal scholars. But the topic of risk also leads to more fundamental questions such as: What is risk? What can decision theory contribute to the analysis of risk? What does the human per-ception of risk mean for society? How should we judge whether a risk is morally acceptable or not?

Features 7 Provides unique philosophical angle to theoretical discussions about Risk 7 Clarifying overview of the different decision theories for Risks 7 Describes the concept of Risk 7 Defi-nes the ethical boundaries of Risk 7 Discusses the influence of Risk on society 7 Accessible contributions, readable for everyone with a scien-tific background in Risk.

Fields of interestPhilosophy of Science; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Operation Research/Decision Theory


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C. Luetge, Munich University of Technology, Germany (Ed)

Handbook of the Philosophical Foundations of Business EthicsThe Handbook of Business Ethics: Philosophi-cal Foundations is a standard interdisciplinary reference handbook in the field of business ethics. Articles by notable philosophers and economists examine fundamental concepts, theories and questions of business ethics: Are morality and self-interest compatible? What is meant by a just price? What did the Scholastic philosophers think about business? The handbook will cover the entire phi-losophical basis of business ethics. Articles range from historical positions such as Aristotelianism, Kantianism and Marxism to systematic issues like justice, religious issues, rights and globalisation or gender. The book is intended as a reference work for academics, students (esp. graduate), and professionals.

Features 7 No comparable work on the philosophical background of business ethics 7 Notable philo-sophers and economists examine the fundamen-tals of business ethics 7 Easily accessible for academics and practitioners alike

Contents Aristotelian Foundations of Business Ethics.- Scholastic Thought and Business Ethics. [...]

Fields of interestEthics; Business/Management Science, general; Philosophy (general)


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E. Potter, Mills College, Oakland, CA, USA. (Ed)

The Feminist Philosophy CollectionOver the past 40 years, philosophy has become a vital arena for feminists. Recent feminist work has challenged canonical claims about the role of women and has developed new methods of analysis and critique, and in doing so has reinvi-gorated central areas of philosophy. The Feminist Philosophy Collection presents new work repre-sentative of feminist contributions to the five most significant areas of philosophy: Feminist Ethics and Political and Social Philosophy; Feminist Philosophy of Religion; Feminist Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art; Feminist History of Philoso-phy; and Feminist Epistemology and Philosophy of Science. Feminist work in some fields, notably ethics and social theory, has been going on for four decades, while the youngest area of feminist work is, arguably, feminist philosophy of art and aesthetics. Thus, some volumes will contain essays that build upon established feminist work as they explore new territory, while others do not have that luxury, but are all the more exciting in that they break new ground.

Features 7 Contains newly written essays that apply philosophical methods and approaches to feminist concerns 7 Displays the breadth of feminist contributions to philosophy 7 An excellent re-source for those who wish to explore how feminist philosophy is transforming the very nature of philosophical inquiry

Fields of interestPhilosophy (general); History of Philosophy; Philosophy of Religion


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A

27 Amusia et al., Handbook of Theoretical Atomic Physics, Electron Scattering

32 Aneshensel (Eds), Handbook of the Sociology of Mental Health (Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research) 2nd ed.

21 Austin/Austin, Bacterial Fish Pathogens. 5th ed.

1 Azimova (Eds), Lipids, Lipophilic Components and Essential Oils from Plant Sources

1 - 3 Azimova (Eds), Natural Compounds

B

14 Badescu (Ed), Moon

30 Barstow (Ed), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems

14 Batchelor (Ed), Machine Vision Handbook

31 Becvar (Ed), Handbook of Family Resilience

9 Bengtsson (Eds), Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series)

20 Bhushan (Ed), Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology

29 Bond (Ed), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems, Software

13 Bookbinder (Ed), Handbook of Global Logistics (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science 181)

6 Boye (Eds), Green Technologies in Food Production and Processing (Food Engineering Series)

8 Broekmans (Ed), Proceedings of the 10th International Congress for Applied Mineralogy (ICAM)

13 Brown (Eds), General Reports of the XVIIIth Congress of the International Academy of Comparative Law/Rapports Généraux du XVIIIème Congrès de l’Académie Internationale de Droit Comparé

C

8 Campbell, Campbell‘s Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion. 2nd ed.

33 Chatterjee (Ed), Encyclopedia of Global Justice

14 Chen (Eds), Handbook of Climate Change Mitigation

15 Chen (Eds), Handbook of Visual Display Technology

10 Chow (Eds), Mountain Weather Research and Forecasting (Springer Atmospheric Sciences)

15 Cioffi (Eds), Nano-Antimicrobials

33 Curaj (Eds), European Higher Education at the Crossroads

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21 DeLong (Eds), The Prokaryotes. 4th ed.

26 Duan (Eds), Handbook of Computational Finance (Springer Handbooks of Computational Statistics)

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15 Eskandarian (Ed), Handbook of Intelligent Vehicles

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16 Fakhfakh (Eds), Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary Operations

21 Fattorusso (Eds), Handbook of Marine Natural Products

20 Fosdick et al., Methods and Tastes in Modern Continuum Mechanics

32 Franks (Eds), Handbook of Neurosociology (Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research)

29 French (Eds), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems

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31 Gaither (Eds), Gaither‘s Dictionary of Scientific Quotations, 000 Quotations Pertaining to Archaeology. 2nd ed.

3 Gatti (Eds), Modern Charge-Density Analysis

26 Gentle (Eds), Handbook of Computational Statistics (Springer Handbooks of Computational Statistics) 2nd ed.

16 Ghasemi et al., Propagation Engineering in Radio Links Design

31 Gibson (Eds), Handbook of Life-Course Criminology

30 Gilmore (Ed), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems

4 Gooch (Ed), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers. 2nd ed.

9 Grafarend/Awange, Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Models, Random Effects

27 Grupen (Eds), Handbook of Particle Detection and Imaging

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16 Hammami (Eds), Complex Systems Design & Management

10 Helmis (Eds), Advances in Meteorology, Climatology and Atmospheric Physics (Springer Atmospheric Sciences)

34 Hillerbrand (Eds), Handbook of Risk Theory, Decision Theory

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17 Inderwildi (Eds), Energy, Transport, & the Environment

J

18 Jiao (Eds), Proceedings of the 21st International Meshing Roundtable

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30 Keel (Ed), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems

4 Kent (Ed), Handbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology. 12th ed.

17 Kontis (Ed), 28th International Symposium on Shock Waves

11 Kresse (Eds), Springer Handbook of Geographic Information

20 Kumar (Ed), Raman Spectroscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization

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18 Lacarbonara, Nonlinear Structural Mechanics

4 Lee (Ed), Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts

5 Leszczynski (Ed), Handbook of Computational Chemistry

23 Lim, Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants

34 Luetge (Ed), Handbook of the Philosophical Foundations of Business Ethics

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18 Maasberg, Commercial-Industrial Cleaning, by Pressure-Washing, Hydro-Blasting and UHP-Jetting

10 Maliva/Missimer, Arid Lands Water Evaluation and Management (Environmental Science and Engineering)

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19 Mancuso (Eds), Unsaturated Soils: Research and Applications

19 Manzini (Ed), Warehousing in the Global Supply Chain

29 McLean (Ed), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems

28 McLean (Eds), Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems

13 Meyers (Ed), Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics

7 Meyers (Ed), Computational Complexity, Techniques

11 Meyers (Ed), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

25 Meyers (Ed), Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Systems

27 Müller (Eds), Handbook of Engineering Acoustics

5 Mohammad (Eds), Green Solvents II

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5 Nyokong (Eds), Photosensitizers in Medicine, Environment, and Security

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6 Orlik, Self-Organization in Electrochemical Systems II (Monographs in Electrochemistry)

11 Otto-Zimmermann (Ed), Resilient Cities 2 (Local Sustainability 2)

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7 Padua (Ed), Encyclopedia of Parallel Computing

34 Potter (Ed), The Feminist Philosophy Collection

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23 Roberts (Ed), Encyclopedia of Biophysics

25 Rojo (Ed), Selected Works of E. L. Lehmann (Selected Works in Probability and Statistics)

7 Rozenberg (Eds), Handbook of Natural Computing

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23 Satyanarayana (Eds), Microorganisms in Environmental Management

24 Satyanarayana (Eds), Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Biotechnology

12 Scheffran (Eds), Climate Change, Human Security and Violent Conflict (Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace 8)

28 Schumann (Ed), Atmospheric Physics (Research Topics in Aerospace)

33 Seel (Ed), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning

12 Spinage, African Ecology (Springer Geography)

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22 T. K., Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants

22 T. K., Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants

22 T. K., Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants

28 Träger (Ed), Springer Handbook of Lasers and Optics. 2nd ed.

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25 Varadhan, Bhatia (Eds), Collected Papers of S.R.S. Varadhan, Review Articles. - Volume 2: PDE

1 Vinogradova (Ed), Natural Compounds

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24 Whitman (Eds), Bergey‘s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. 2nd ed.

24 Whitton (Ed), Ecology of Cyanobacteria II

9 Woo, Permafrost Hydrology

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32 Yoo (Eds), Handbook of Asian American Health

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