This book presents the elements of Continuum Mechanics to people interested in applications to biological systems. It is divided into two parts, the first of which introduces the basic concepts within a strictly one-dimensional spatial context. This policy...

Optical Coherence Tomography of Ocular Diseases, Second Edition is a completely revised and updated version of this classic text. Incorporated within over 700 pages are a multitude of updated features unique to this edition including over 1,600 color images, state-of-the-art technology, and case presentations. These elements...

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This is a textbook for a one-semester graduate course in measure-theoretic probability theory, but with ample material to cover an ordinary year-long course at a more leisurely pace. Khoshnevisan's approach is to develop the ideas that are absolutely central to modern probability theory, and to showcase them by presenting their various...

Complex systems do not require complex project management. The most effective project managers are able to simplify their project environment and organize projects, large and small, to achieve predictable results. This book explains how anyone responsible for a project can apply...

The Elements of UML Style is for all developers who create models using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), especially in teams where understandability and consistency are all critical. Just as Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style provides rules of usage for writing using the English language, this text furnishes a...

MobiSec was the second ICST conference on security and privacy for mobile information and communication systems. It was held in front of the beautiful historic backdrop of Catania, the Sicilian town with marvelous views of Mt. Etna. The never fully dormant volcano provided appropriate scenery, metaphorically relating to the security threats...

Imagine this scenario: You create a hunter character with random stats and hit points and enter the dungeon to begin exploring for treasure. You stumble upon a zombie pacing near a pile of gear and gold! You attack the zombie and it strikes back! You roll 1D20 and score a critical hit! The 20 point die plus dexterity, against the...

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