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Extreme Environments Unique Ecosystems – Amazing Microbes

Extreme Environments Unique Ecosystems – Amazing Microbes

The book Extreme Environments: Unique Ecosystems – Amazing Microbes is an attempt to showcase the uniqueness of extremophiles the largely unexplored group that has the abilities to function in hostile conditions and represent the very ancient life forms that thrived on earth billions of years ago. The book covers a wide range of research achievements in the field of microbiology of extreme environments right from the conventional approaches of cultivation to recently evolved high throughput sequencing technologies. The book provides a broad spectrum of information about the taxonomy physiology ecology and biotechnological applications of extremophiles from various extreme environments across the globe. | Extreme Environments Unique Ecosystems – Amazing Microbes

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Wind Loading of Structures

Wind Loading of Structures

Wind forces from extreme wind events are the dominant loading for many parts of the world exacerbated by climate change and the continued construction of tall buildings and structures. This authoritative source for practising and academic structural engineers and graduate students ties the principles of wind loads on structures to the relevant aspects of meteorology bluff-body aerodynamics probability and statistics and structural dynamics. This new edition covers: Climate change effects on extreme winds – particularly those from tropical cyclones hurricanes and typhoons Modelling of potential wind vulnerability and damage Developments in extreme value probability analysis of extreme wind speeds and directions Explanation of the difference between ‘return period’ and ‘average recurrence interval’ as well as ‘bootstrapping’ techniques for deriving confidence limits Wind over water and profiles and turbulence in non-synoptic winds An expanded chapter on internal pressures produced by wind for various opening and permeability scenarios Aerodynamic shaping of high- and low-rise buildings Recent developments in five major wind codes and standards A new chapter on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as applied to wind engineering A greatly expanded appendix providing the basic information on extreme wind climates for over 140 countries and territories Additional examples for many chapters in this book | Wind Loading of Structures

GBP 66.99
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Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

Although much research focuses on investigating the responses of reinforced concrete (RC) structures under sole impact or blast loads the responses of RC structures under a combination of impact and blast loads currently represent a gap in our knowledge. The combined actions of impact and blast loadings may be applied to RC structures during accidental or intentional collision of vessels vehicles etc. carrying explosive materials. A comprehensive study on the vulnerability of various structural members is carried out using finite element (FE) simulations under combination of impact and blast loads with the variations of various loading- and structural-related parameters and key parameters. This book introduces various structural analysis approaches for concrete structures when subjected to extreme loads such as impact and blast loadings. The theory of the combinations of impact and blast loads is proposed that can provide primary insights to the specific readers to develop new ideas in impact and blast engineering including combined actions of extreme loads arising from real-world intentional or accidental events. This book will be of value to students (undergraduate or postgraduate) engineers and researchers in structural and civil engineering and specifically those who are studying and investigating the performances of concrete structures under extreme loads. | Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

GBP 82.99
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Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

A selection of articles presented at the Eighth Lukacs Symposium held at the Bowling Green State University Ohio. They discuss consistency and accuracy of the sequential bootstrap hypothesis testing geometry in multivariate analysis the classical extreme value model the analysis of cross-classified data diffusion models for neural activity estimation with quadratic loss econometrics higher order asymptotics pre- and post-limit theorems and more. | Statistics for the 21st Century Methodologies for Applications of the Future

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Advances in Urban Flood Management

Advances in Urban Flood Management

One of the effects of global climate change is the increasing variability of extreme flood events and cyclones. Current measures to mitigate flood impacts particularly in the urban environment are based on previously-planned flood risk intervals and no longer provide sufficient protection. Being prepared for unexpected changes and extreme flood events asks for a paradigm shift in current strategies to avoid and manage flood disasters. In order to stem the increasing impact of urban floods a major rethink of current planning and flood management policies and practice is required taking into account different spatial and temporal scales. This book addresses a broad spectrum of relevant issues in the emerging field of urban flood management. It may act as a stimulus for further research and development in urban flood management while informing and engaging stakeholders in the promotion of integrated and cooperative approaches in water management. An interdisciplinary approach which will be of interest to all those who are active in water risk and urban management. | Advances in Urban Flood Management

GBP 59.99
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Extremophiles From Biology to Biotechnology

Extremophiles From Biology to Biotechnology

Highly recommended by CHOICE Oct 2018Extremophiles are nature’s ultimate survivors thriving in environments ranging from the frozen Antarctic to abyssal hot hydrothermal vents. Their lifeforms span bacteria to fishes and are categorized as halophiles from hypersaline environments acidophiles from acidic waters psychrophiles from cold habitats and thermophiles from warm waters. Extremophiles: From Biology to Biotechnology comprehensively covers the basic biology physiology habitats secondary metabolites for bioprospecting and biotechnology of these extreme survivors. The chapters focus on the novel genetic and biochemical traits that lend these organisms to biotechnological applications. Couples studies of marine extremophile biology/genomics and extremophile culture for biotechnological applications with the latest advances in bio-prospecting and bio-product developmentIncludes practical experiments that a laboratory can use to replicate extreme habitats for research purposesPresents latest advances in extremophile genomics to give the reader a better understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of extremophilesOffers insights into the production of commercially important extremozymes carotenoids bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites of medicinal value. This unique guide serves as a resource for biotechnologists who wish to explore extremophiles for their commercial potential as well as a valuable reference for teaching undergraduate graduate and postgraduate students. | Extremophiles From Biology to Biotechnology

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Multivariate Calculus

Multivariate Calculus

This book is a compilation of all basic topics on functions of Several Variables and is primarily meant for undergraduate and post graduate students. Topics covered are: Limits continuities and differentiabilities of functions of several variables. Properties of Implicit functions and Jacobians. Extreme values of multivariate functions. Various types of integrals in planes and surfaces and their related theorems including Dirichlet and Liouville’s extension to Dirichlet. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India Sri Lanka Nepal Bangladesh Pakistan or Bhutan) | Multivariate Calculus

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Alaska Dinosaurs An Ancient Arctic World

Alaska Dinosaurs An Ancient Arctic World

Anthony Fiorillo has been exploring the Arctic since 1998. For him like many others the Arctic holds the romance of uncharted territory extreme conditions and the inevitable epic challenges that arise. For Fiorillo however the Arctic also holds the secrets of the history of life on Earth and its fossils bring him back field season after field season in pursuit of improving human understanding of ancient history. His studies of the rocks and fossils of the Arctic shed light on a world that once was and provide insight into what might be. | Alaska Dinosaurs An Ancient Arctic World

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Tropical Pinnipeds Bio-Ecology Threats and Conservation

Tropical Pinnipeds Bio-Ecology Threats and Conservation

Pinnipeds are a fascinating group of marine mammals that play a crucial role as apex predators and sentinels of the functioning and health of marine ecosystems. They are found in the most extreme environments from the Polar regions to the tropics. Pinnipeds are comprised of about 34 species and of those at least 25% live permanently in tropical zones. This book reviews and updates current research on the biology marine ecology bio-monitoring and conservation of tropical pinniped populations including their behavior anthropogenic stressors and health. It also looks at challenges to be faced for the conservation of tropical pinnipeds many of which are threatened species. | Tropical Pinnipeds Bio-Ecology Threats and Conservation

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Nanoelectronics Quantum Engineering of Low-Dimensional Nanoensembles

Nanoelectronics Quantum Engineering of Low-Dimensional Nanoensembles

Brings the Band Structure of Carbon-Based Devices into the LimelightA shift to carbon is positioning biology as a process of synthesis in mainstream engineering. Silicon is quickly being replaced with carbon-based electronics devices are being reduced down to nanometer scale and further potential applications are being considered. While traditionally engineers are trained by way of physics chemistry and mathematics Nanoelectronics: Quantum Engineering of Low-Dimensional Nanoensembles establishes biology as an essential basic science for engineers to explore. Unifies Science and Engineering: from Quantum Physics to NanoengineeringDrawing heavily on published papers by the author this research-driven text offers a complete review of nanoelectronic transport starting from quantum waves to ohmic and ballistic conduction and saturation-limited extreme nonequilibrium conditions. In addition it highlights a new paradigm using non-equilibrium Arora’s Distribution Function (NEADF) and establishes this function as the starting point (from band theory to equilibrium to extreme nonequilibrium carrier statistics). The author focuses on nano-electronic device design and development including carbon-based devices and provides you with a vantage point for the global outlook on the future of nanoelectronics devices and ULSI. Encompassing ten chapters this illuminating text:Converts the electric-field response of drift velocity into current–voltage relationships that are driven by the presence of critical voltage and saturation current arising from the unidirectional drift of carriers Applies the effect of these scaled-down dimensions to nano-MOSFET (metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor)Considers specialized applications that can be tried through a number of suggested projects that are all feasible with MATLAB® codesNanoelectronics: Quantum Engineering of Low-Dimensional Nanoensembles contains the latest research in nanoelectronics identifies problems and other factors to consider when it comes to nanolayer design and application and ponders future trends. Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version. | Nanoelectronics Quantum Engineering of Low-Dimensional Nanoensembles

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Insect Molecular Biology and Ecology

Insect Molecular Biology and Ecology

Insects represent the most abundant and diverse animal group on Earth. The number of described species is more than one million and up to ten million are estimated. Insects have one of the widest distributions in the world because they have adapted to extreme ranges of environments. Molecular ecology studies ecological processes based on the analysis of biomacromolecules particularly DNA RNA and proteins but also of low-molecular weight signal compounds. Molecular ecology uses the exciting opportunities offered by the tools of molecular biology. The book presents current entomological research where molecular tools help to advance traditional ecological studies. Chapters include ones on insect–insect and insect–plant interactions on mechanisms of environmental adaptation or on the use of insect biotechnology in pest and vector control. The book helps to combine powerful methods in molecular biology with exciting issues in ecology to understand why insects became masters of survival. | Insect Molecular Biology and Ecology

GBP 44.99
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Patent Laws for Scientists and Engineers

Patent Laws for Scientists and Engineers

Although many texts attempt to explain intellectual property law to scientists and engineers they are ineffective because they fail to present the subject within the proper scope; they are either too expansive or too detailed for the needs of researchers and inventors. Instead of giving a mile-high view of all types of intellectual property or at the other extreme turning readers into pseudo-patent attorneys Patent Law for Scientists and Engineers provides researchers and students with an understanding of the aspects of patent law necessary to work with patent professionals and enhance patent coverage. The editor has structured the text so it can be easily integrated into a reader's research routine. Each chapter supports the issues discussed with fact patterns that emphasize the steps necessary to protect patent rights. The book describes actual scenarios encountered by scientists and engineers highlighting the protection of latent patent rights that may exist within an invention or technical solution. | Patent Laws for Scientists and Engineers

GBP 59.99
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Plant Tolerance to Environmental Stress Role of Phytoprotectants

Plant Tolerance to Environmental Stress Role of Phytoprotectants

Global climate change affects crop production through altered weather patterns and increased environmental stresses. Such stresses include soil salinity drought flooding metal/metalloid toxicity pollution and extreme temperatures. The variability of these environmental conditions pared with the sessile lifestyle of plants contribute to high exposure to these stress factors. Increasing tolerance of crop plants to abiotic stresses is needed to fulfill increased food needs of the population. This book focuses on methods of improving plants tolerance to abiotic stresses. It provides information on how protective agents including exogenous phytoprotectants can mitigate abiotic stressors affecting plants. The application of various phytoprotectants has become one of the most effective approaches in enhancing the tolerance of plants to these stresses. Phytoprotectants are discussed in detail including information on osmoprotectants antioxidants phytohormones nitric oxide polyamines amino acids and nutrient elements of plants. Providing a valuable resource of information on phytoprotectants this book is useful in diverse areas of life sciences including agronomy plant physiology cell biology environmental sciences and biotechnology. | Plant Tolerance to Environmental Stress Role of Phytoprotectants

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Coastal Engineering Processes Theory and Design Practice

Coastal Engineering Processes Theory and Design Practice

Effective coastal engineering is expensive but it is not as costly as neglect or ineffective intervention. Good practice needs to be based on sound principles but theoretical work and modelling also need to be well grounded in practice which is continuously evolving. Conceptual and detailed design has been advanced by new industry publications since the publication of the second edition. This third edition provides a number of updates: the sections on wave overtopping have been updated to reflect changes brought in with the recently issued EurOtop II manual; a detailed worked example is given of the calculation of extreme wave conditions for design; additional examples have been included on the reliability of structures and probabilistic design; the method for tidal analysis and calculation of amplitudes and phases of harmonic constituents from water level time series has been introduced in a new appendix together with a worked example of harmonic analysis; and a real-life example is included of a design adapting to climate change. This book is especially useful as an information source for undergraduates and engineering MSc students specializing in coastal engineering and management. Readers require a good grounding in basic fluid mechanics or engineering hydraulics and some familiarity with elementary statistical concepts. | Coastal Engineering Processes Theory and Design Practice

GBP 52.99
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Conveyors Application Selection and Integration

Conveyors Application Selection and Integration

This new edition continues on its journey of being an introduction to the wide variety of conveyor types and application methods available. It discusses conveyor and system design and in its new edition expands on information about sorters and motorized roller conveyors new information on robotic interfaces as well as some of the trade-offs made when conveyor design rules are intentionally broken. Each chapter now also includes questions and problems to help reinforce the material covered. Conveyors: Application Selection and Integration includes a pictorial of various installations of conveyors in detail that the reader can model after. It presents common application mistakes made and discusses how the reader can avoid them in the future during the integration process. The book focuses on conveyor application information that is offered in just this book and discusses the effect that extreme temperatures have while providing real-life examples of conveyor system design that may at times break common design rules. This book is a resource for engineers managers and executives who want to gain a better understanding of conveyors and their application. It is also for colleges and universities that offer industrial and/or manufacturing engineering curricula. | Conveyors Application Selection and Integration

GBP 74.99
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Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology Rolling Bearing Analysis Fifth Edition

Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology Rolling Bearing Analysis Fifth Edition

For the last four decades Tedric Harris' Rolling Bearing Analysis has been the bible for engineers involved in rolling bearing technology. Why do so many students and practicing engineers rely on this book? The answer is simple: because of its complete coverage from low- to high-speed applications and full derivations of the underlying mathematics from a leader in the field. The fifth edition of this classic reference is divided conveniently into two volumes each focused on a specialized area of bearing technology. This option allows you to select the coverage that is best suited to your needs. The second of two books Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology steps up the level to more dynamic and complex loading more extreme operating conditions and higher-speed applications. The authors examine several topics that are unique to the book including mathematical relationships for internal load distribution under conditions of high speed combined radial axial and moment loading as well as the effects of raceway and roller profiling. They also delve into the mathematical development of rolling element-raceway lubricant film thickness and contact friction the stress-life method for calculating bearing fatigue endurance and the effects of shaft and supporting structure flexure on bearing loading and deflection. Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology is the perfect aid for analyzing complex performance and fatigue-life phenomena in advanced applications. | Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology Rolling Bearing Analysis Fifth Edition

GBP 63.99
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Physiology of Marine Mammals Adaptations to the Ocean

Physiology of Marine Mammals Adaptations to the Ocean

Suppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would they need to live in the ocean? How would you keep them warm? What design features would allow them to dive for very long periods to extreme depths? Do they need water to drink? How would they minimize the cost of swimming and how would they find their prey in the deep and dark? These questions and more are examined in detail throughout Marine Mammal Physiology which explores how marine mammals live in the sea from a physiological point of view. This undergraduate textbook considers the essential aspects of what makes a marine mammal different from terrestrial mammals beyond just their environment. It focuses on the physiological and biochemical traits that have allowed this group of mammals to effectively exploit the marine environment that is so hostile to humans. The content of this book is organised around common student questions taking the undergraduate's point of view as the starting point. Each chapter provides a set of PowerPoint slides for instructors to use in teaching and students to use as study guides. New Study Questions and Critical Thinking Points conclude each chapter which are each motivated by a Driving Question such as How do mammals stay warm in a cold ocean? or How do mammals survive the crushing pressures of the deep sea? Full-colour images and comprehensive accessible content make this the definitive textbook for marine mammal physiology. | Physiology of Marine Mammals Adaptations to the Ocean

GBP 49.99
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The Price of Climate Change Sustainable Financial Mechanisms

The Price of Climate Change Sustainable Financial Mechanisms

The Price of Climate Change: Sustainable Financial Mechanisms presents a summary of the effects of global warming with specific emphasis on what these phenomena will cost and the price we must pay for trying to mitigate these processes. Some of these mitigation strategies include reducing our use of carbon by converting to non-carbon energy sources such as solar wind and nuclear or lower-carbon sources such as natural gas. The book examines the financial implications of society adapting to the effects of climate change including rising sea levels extreme weather events and desertification. Further it addresses the costs to make buildings more resilient to climate change such as flood considerations improving durability against severe weather bolstering insulation and more. Sources of funding for any type of environmental projects including those for climate change mitigation are also examined. These include governmental budgets at the federal state and local levels international development banks international capital markets and private funds. Features: Addresses global climate change issues from the standpoints of mitigation adaptation and resilience and the funding mechanisms for each. Describes different types of energy sources as well as their respective costs including nuclear solar natural gas and more. Examines the effects of agriculture on climate change as well as the potential ways it can be used to help mitigate the issue. The book’s straightforward approach will serve as a useful guide and reference for practicing professionals and can also be appreciated by the general public interested in climate change issues and mitigation strategies. | The Price of Climate Change Sustainable Financial Mechanisms

GBP 82.99
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Structural Analysis and Design to Prevent Disproportionate Collapse

Structural Analysis and Design to Prevent Disproportionate Collapse

Hard Guidance on Preventing Disproportionate Collapse Disproportionate collapse is a pressing issue in current design practice. Numerous causes are possible – especially forms of extreme loading such as blast fire earthquake or vehicle collisions. But it is the mechanism and its prevention which are of especial interest and concern. After the World Trade Center collapse in 2001 interest was sparked and it is now imperative for a design engineer to have sufficient knowledge on both the analysis and design against disproportionate collapse. Detailed structural design guidance for preventing this has been developed in Europe and the US – such as BS5950 in the UK and guidance from the Department of Defense and the General Services Administration in the US. However Structural Analysis and Design to Prevent Disproportionate Collapse is the first systematic text in the market to help design engineers or structural engineering students to properly understand this guidance. Covers the design and analysis of a structure to prevent disproportionate collapse Provides an understanding of disproportionate collapse problems for different structures under different loads Contains detailed knowledge on the design and progressive collapse analysis of complex structures Incorporates ABAQUS® ETABS SAP2000 and Highlights 3D Modeling Techniques As progressive collapse analysis is a distinctive and complicated procedure it normally requires an ability to use a modern commercial finite element package and Structural Analysis and Design to Prevent Disproportionate Collapse features a detailed introduction to the use of FE programs such as ABAQUS® in progressive collapse analysis. In addition case studies are performed using 3D FE models based on various types of structures such as multi-storey buildings long-span space structures and bridges. These models replicate real collapse incidents and prestigious construction projects such as progressive collapse analysis of the Twin Towers structural fire analysis of World Trade Center 7 blast analysis of the Murrah Federal Building and progressive collapse analysis of the Millau Viaduct which help designers to fully understand the failure mechanisms and effective mitigation methods in practice.

GBP 56.99
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