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Galaxies in the Universe: An Introduction

Cambridge University Press, 2007

This extensively illustrated book presents the astrophysics of galaxies since their beginnings in the early Universe. It has been thoroughly revised to take into account the most recent observational data, and recent discoveries such as dark energy. There are new sections on galaxy clusters, gamma ray bursts and supermassive black holes. The...

Inverse Problems in Engineering Mechanics

Elsevier Limited, 1998

Inverse problems can be found in many topics of engineering mechanics. There are many successful applications in the fields of inverse problems (non-destructive testing and characterization of material properties by ultrasonic or X-ray techniques, thermography, etc.). Generally speaking, the inverse problems are concerned with the determination of...

Liquid Crystalline Polymers

World Scientific Publishing, 2004

"Their book is a most useful resource for approaching a large literature that even a specialist needs help to assimilate. -- Professor Mark Warner, Cavendish Laboratory Cambridge, UK

This textbook consists of six chapters. The first chapter highlights the concept of liquid crystals, including chemical structure, phase...

Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting

Sybex, 2008

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...

Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves, Numerical Simulations

John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Electromagnetic wave scattering is an active, interdisciplinary area of research with myriad practical applications in fields ranging from atomic physics to medical imaging to geoscience and remote sensing. In particular, the subject of wave scattering by random discrete scatterers and rough surfaces presents great theoretical challenges due to the...

Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves: Advanced Topics

John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Introduction to the Mathematics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition

SIAM, 2007

At the heart of every medical imaging technology is a sophisticated mathematical model of the measurement process and an algorithm to reconstruct an image from the measured data. This book provides a firm foundation in the mathematical tools used to model the measurements and derive the reconstruction algorithms used in most imaging modalities in...

201 Killer Cover Letters (CD-ROM edition)

McGraw-Hill, 2003

The fastest, easiest way to wow employers and land interviews

Want to writer powerful job-search letters that knock their socks off every time --and spare yourself a lot of agony in the process? 201 Killer Cover Letters: CD-ROM Edition gives you instant access to hundreds of surefire cover letters that you...

Holographic Imaging

John Wiley & Sons, 2008

This is a book about the three-dimensional imaging technique of holography. It covers the fundamental physical and optical principles of using diffraction to record and reconstruct images, human perception, and the history of holographic imaging with an approachable explanation of both basic and advanced holographic concepts. This authoritative...

Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology

Cambridge University Press, 2006

The favourable reception given to the first (1996) edition of this book suggests that the joint treatment of electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with a specifically geological slant has been found to serve a useful purpose. It was therefore decided to proceed with this second, revised and updated,...

Maya Feature Creature Creations (Graphics Series)

Charles River, 2008

When I was growing up, there were almost no learning resources at my disposal. Trial and error is extremely frustrating. Around the age of seven, I saw an interview with Ray Harryhausen on the making of Clash of the Titans. That was the first “making of ” I’d seen. He discussed making foam puppets from sculptures and placing...

Home Theater For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

For Dummies, 2008

Overwhelmed with big screen TV and home theater audio options? What do you need to build the perfect home theater experience? Home Theater For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to plan a home theater system and choose components that fit your budget and your room.

Beginning with the most basic information, this guide...

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