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ABCD springer.com Just Released New Books October 2010 English Titles Sorted by author and title within the main subject springer.com 2 P. Abrahamsson, University of Helsinki, Finland; N. Oza, VTT Tech- E. Abrams, Paris, France; I. Chvatík, Academy of Sciences, Praque, V. Acary, INRIA, Saint-Ismier, France; O. Bonnefon, INRIA, Saint- nical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland (Eds.) Czech Republic (Eds.) Ismier, France; B. Brogliato, INRIA, Saint-Ismier, France Lean Enterprise Software and Jan Pato#ka and the Heritage of Nonsmooth Modeling and Systems Phenomenology Simulation for Switched Circuits First International Conference, LESS 2010, Helsinki, finland, Centenary Papers October 17-20, 2010, Proceedings Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched Circuits concerns the modeling and the numerical Whereas for the wider public Jan Patocka is known simulation of switched circuits with the nonsmooth This book contains the refereed proceedings of the mainly as a defender of human rights and one of dynamical systems (NSDS) approach, using piece- 1st International Conference on Lean Enterprise the first spokespersons of Charter 77, who died in wise-linear and multivalued models of electronic Software and Systems, LESS 2010, held in Helsinki, Prague several days after long interrogations by devices like diodes, transistors, switches. Numerous Finland, in October 2010. LESS 2010 is the first sci- secret police of the Communist regime, the inter- examples (ranging from introductory academic cir- entific conference dedicated to advance the body of national philosophical community sees in him an cuits to various types of power converters) are ana- knowledge for lean enterprise software and systems important and inspiring thinker, who in an origi- lyzed and many simulation results obtained with development. To achieve this goal, it offers a unique nal way elaborated the great impulses of European the INRIA open-source SICONOS software pack- platform by bringing together leading researchers thought – mainly Husserl’s phenomenology and age are presented. Comparisons with SPICE and and industry practitioners – in fact, more than 60% Heidegger’s philosophy of existence. Patocka also hybrid methods demonstrate the power of the NSDS of the conference speakers come from industry. reflected on history and the future of humanity in a approach. Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation The 24 papers selected for this book represent a globalized world and laid the foundations of an orig- for Switched Circuits is intended to researchers diverse range of experiences, studies, and theoretical inal philosophy of history. His work is a subject of and engineers in the field of circuits simulation and achievements. They are organized in three tracks on lively philosophical discussion especially in French design, but may also attract applied mathematicians Scaling Agile to Lean, Lean Product Development and German-speaking countries, and recently also interested by the numerical analysis for nonsmooth and Innovation, and Beyond Budgeting. The volume in Spanish-speaking, in U.S.A., and in the Far East. dynamical systems, as well as researchers from Sys- is completed by two invited talks and the summary Scholars from around the world who are interested tems and Control. of the panel on Why Agile, Why Lean. in the philosophy of Jan Patocka gathered in Prague to commemorate his centenary and the thirtieth Features Features anniversary of his death. The conference explored Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched This book contains the refereed proceedings of the the[..] Circuits concerns the modeling and the numerical 1st International Conference on Lean Enterprise simulation of switched circuits with the nonsmooth Software and Systems, LESS 2010, held in Helsinki, Features dynamical systems (NSDS) approach, using piece- Finland, in October 2010. LESS 2010 is the first sci- Whereas for the wider public Jan Pato#ka is known wise-linear and multivalued models of electronic entific conference dedicated to advance the body of mainly through the circumstances of his death in devices like diodes, transistors, switches. Numerous knowledge for lean enterprise software and systems Prague, on March 13, 1977, after long interrogations examples (ranging from introductory academic cir- development. To achieve this goal, it offers a unique by the Communist secret police, as a defender of cuits to various types of power converters) are ana- platform by bringing together leading [..] human and civic rights in Czechoslovakia and one of lyzed and [..] the first spokespersons of the Charter 77 movement, Fields of interest the international philosophical community sees in Contents Software Engineering; Management of Computing him [..] Part I Theoretical Framework.- 1 Switched Circuits. and Information Systems; Production / Logistics 2 Mathematical Background.- Part II Dynamics Gen- Contents eration and Numerical Algorithms.- 3 Conventional Target groups Ivan Chvatík, Preface; Václav Havel, Remember- Circuit Equation Formulation and Simulation. 4 Research ing Jan Patocka; Miroslav Petrícek, Jan Patocka: Nonsmooth Modeling of Electrical Components. 5 Phenomenological Philosophy Today; Petr Pithart, Type of publication Time–stepping Schemes and One Step Solvers.- Part Questioning as a Prerequisite for a Meaningful Proceedings III Numerical Simulations.- 6 The ACEF module and Protest; Martin Palouš, Jan Patocka’s Socratic Mes- the software. 7 Simple Circuits. 8 Buck and Delta- sage for the 21st Century; Marc Crepon, Fear, Sigma Converters.- A Some Facts in Real Analysis. Available Courage, Anger: the Socratic Lesson; Josef Moural References. Index. (Prague): Time and Responsibility, Kwok-ying Lau, 2010. XIII, 185 p. (Lecture Notes in Business Information Process- Patocka’s Concept of Europe: an Intercultural Con- Fields of interest ing, Vol. 65) Softcover sideration; Steven Crowell, “Idealities of Nature”: Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Jan Patocka on Reflection and the Three Move- Engineering; Electronics and Microelectronics, 46,00 € ments of Human Life, Eddo Evink, The Relevance of Instrumentation; Simulation and Modeling ISBN 978-3-642-16415-6 Patocka’s[..] Target groups Fields of interest Research Phenomenology; Philosophy of Mind; History of Philosophy; Philosophy of Religion Type of publication Monograph Target groups Research Available Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XXIII, 284 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 69) Hardcover Available 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9680-7 2011. XVI, 297 p. (Contributions To Phenomenology, Vol. 61) Hardcover 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9123-9 springer.com 3 N.M. Adams, Imperial College London, UK; P.S. Freemont, Impe- G.A. Adelmann, Leeds, UK J. Ahmad, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA rial College London, UK (Eds.) Cardiology Essentials in Clinical Hepatology and Transplant Advances in Nuclear Architecture Practice Hepatology A Case Based Approach This book provides a snapshot of the state-of-the art This book addresses the entire cardiologicalpathol- in the study of mammalian cell nuclear architecture, ogy, and accompanies the reader through each and features a diverse range of chapters written by Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case significantcondition, from incidence and sever- top researchers. A key aspect is an emphasis on pre- Based Approach presents a collection of interest- ity, tomechanisms, clinical and lab diagnosis, and cise and repeatable quantitative analysis and sim- ing cases in liver disease seen at a very busy and up totreatment and prognosis.The presentation is ulation in addition to the more familiar biological large liver transplant center in the United States. enhanced by the use of numerous tables and fig- perspective. The fusion of such material frames the These cases cover the full range of pathology that ures, to better illustrate the similarities and differ- future of the discipline. Quantitative contributions an internist or gastroenterologist may expect to see ences between the discussed entities. The chapters stress reproducible and robust 3D analysis, using a in a lifetime of taking care of patients with acute or have an uniform structure fostering a methodical variety of tools ranging from point pattern analysis chronic liver disease, before or after liver transplant. approach to heart disease. The level is intermedi- to shape registration methods. Biological insights Each case is presented as you would see it in a clin- ate, with an accent on clinical practice. At the same include the role of nuclear subdomains in cancer, ical situation where a patient presents a complaint time, an excellent tool for preparing for exams, as i) nuclear molecular motors, and a holistic view of gene or something is noted on exam or blood work. The disease mechanisms are systematically discussed; ii) transcription. question/answer format will help one through the guidelines are explained and summarized; iii) novel problem of making a diagnosis or in considering a resarch directions are explained. The book provides Features differential diagnosis and also point to the best way conciseness, completeness, and updatedness, while This book provides a snapshot of the state-of-the art to manage each condition. The volume is divided offers: for residents, familiarization with the disci- in the study of mammalian cell nuclear architecture, into pre-transplant and post-transplant hepatology. pline of cardiology; for cardiology fellows, the book and features a diverse range