Antarctica was to be the greatest discovery of them all! It was never to be a tripping
over of a piece of useless land: the Greek philosophers had predicted a polar land-
mass of geophysical importance! The question was rather whether or not man could
bridge the "torrid equatorial zone" that was thought to separate the...
Bioanalytical chemistry is playing an increasingly central role in the fields of academic and industrial science. It overlaps with a diverse range of disciplines, including biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics–all of which makes a comprehensive introduction to the subject even more essential for students and researchers.
It suggests that trends in information retrieval, research, and teaching using modern information technology point toward a unidisciplinary field, Historical Information Science, which potentially can grow out of older quantification and Social Science history, the interplay between History and Information Science, and new methodologies and...
Combines Engineering Principles with Biochemistry Knowledge
Battered fried foods consistently remain in high demand despite concerns about their health aspects, prompting food processors to develop new methods and alternative oils and batters in the name of healthy, tasty fried foods and high-performance,...
A comprehensive review of the uses and interpretation of anthropometric references undertaken by WHO in the early 1990s concluded that new growth curves were needed to replace the existing international reference.
To develop new standards, a multi-country study was carried out to collect primary growth data and related...
Originally designed to sabotage or annihilate websites, computerized “Bots” are increasingly used in mass spamming events, fraud, extortion, identity theft, and software theft. Focusing on the malicious use of bots and bot herder means and motivations, Malicious Bots provides a much needed a resource for understanding...
"Six-Legged Soldiers is an excellent account of the affect arthropod-borne diseases have had on warfare...This book will inspire readers to understand...threats and prepare new methods to combat them."--Nature, November 2008
"Both science and military history buffs will learn much from Lockwood, a self-described skeptic...
Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice uniquely describes the mechanics of the guitar for engineers and craftsmen alike. Complete with informative illustrations, this popular musical volume describes the underlying mechanical concepts behind the guitar, supported by theory and test. A detailed description of guitar electronics paired with an...
Emergency managers and officials have seen a tremendous increase in the planning responsibilities placed on their shoulders over the last decade. Crisis Management and Emergency Planning: Preparing for Today's Challenges supplies time-testedinsights to helpcommunities and organizations become better prepared to cope...
Nonprofit Internet Strategies offers every charitable organization the opportunity to analyze their options and select the appropriate strategy to integrate traditional marketing, communications, and fundraising practices with their online efforts.
It is an excellent how-to guide--a practical manual for nonprofit staff...
If you already understand the basics of Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, you’ll be ready to move on to the sophisticated topics in this updated edition of Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions will teach you the real-world production secrets that professional...
“John Zerzan can now credibly claim the honor of being America’s most famous anarchist. His writing is sharp, uncompromising, and tenacious.”—Derrick Jensen, Utne Reader
The mentor of the green anarchist and neo-primitive movements is back with his first book in six years, confronting...
