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From Harvest to Home February 2008 The Science of the Foods We Eat ISBN 978-0-387-75844-2 wisdom is at last collected into a single publi- approx. $25.00 R. W. Hartel, Dept. of Food Science, cation. Not only does the Professor include Approx 200 p. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, recipes and tips on, for example, how to make Hardcover USA; A. Hartel, Madison, WI, USA fruit leather, but he also answers those pesky, niggling questions such as: Is the quality of Readers will be mesmerized by this brilliant beer really affected by the type of water used? and superbly written book–a voyage around and Processed foods–good or bad? With huge the world of food science. Especially so, as and growing interest in the science of food, their guide is none other than Prof. Richard this treasure trove of knowledge and practical Hartel, professor of Food Engineering at information, all in bite-sized chunks, is sure to UW-Madison, USA. Prof. Hartel has for the be a bestseller. last four years penned a witty and illuminating Market: General Trade Audience, Food Scientists column on all aspects of food science for the Location in bookstore: Chemistry Capital Times of Madison–and his weekly

Number Story March 2008 ISBN 978-1-84800-000-1 From Counting to Cryptography provides the mathematical detail for those $25.00 P. M. Higgins, University of Essex, UK who wish to know more about the questions Approx. 240 p. 33 illus. and techniques highlighted. Number Story Hardcover Number Story is an entertaining introduc- will appeal to anyone who is curious about tion to the development of numbers and their the mathematics behind real-life questions. applications. Written in the user-friendly style It will inspire and motivate those thinking of that characterises the author’s previous works, studying mathematics at university, and will the book blends easy material with more provide invaluable material for teachers and challenging ideas about infinity and complex lecturers. numbers and offers interesting examples Market: Students and Teachers in Mathematics; ranging from recreational puzzles to very real General Readers with an interest in Mathematics/ world scenarios. There are historical notes, Popular science which give the mathematics context, and short Location in bookstore: Mathematics/Popular Science digressions. A final chapter, For Connoisseurs,

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March 2008 Disease, Diagnoses, and Dollars ISBN 978-0-387-74044-7 Facing the Ever-Expanding Market for or no benefit to patients. Many of these are for approx. $25.00 Medical Care Approx. 200 p. 81 illus. preventive medicine, creating a market among Hardcover R. M. Kaplan, UCLA School of Public healthy people for expensive pharmaceutical Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA products and tests. The overuse of medications and tests, Kaplan argues, runs up the costs of Disease, Diagnosis, and Dollars examines health care. Later chapters of the book offer the costs of health care and their impact on suggestions for policy makers and for patients. health. The U.S. health care system is the The final chapter provides practical sugge- largest sector in the world’s biggest economy, stions to enable patients to share in decisions and the US spends significantly more per about treatments or tests that can have uncer- capita on health care than any other country, tain benefits. yet ranks last among comparison nations on Market: Professionals in Public Health, Health Care major health indicators. The author takes the Management; General Readers interested in the controversial position that mass markets have Health Care Industry been created for services that may offer little Location in bookstore: Medicine/Health Care

March 2008 The Book of Genes & Genomes ISBN 978-0-387-70915-4 H. Willard, S. Haga, Duke University, approx. $25.00 Durham, North Carolina understand the importance of genetics and Approx. 155 p. genomics to us all. This exciting new title Hardcover includes information on how genetics and The Book of Genes & Genomes presents a genomics has advanced our understanding of concise overview of advances in genetics and health and medicine, evolution, and biology, as genomics and provides the unfamiliar reader well as how they are pushing the boundaries of with a succinct description of many of the ethics and social values. applications and implications of the field. Given the substantial investment in genetics Market: Health Professionals, Educators, and and genomics over the past several decades Policy-makers to Students, Journalists, the General and the many recent discoveries and deve- Public, and Patients lopments, this book helps the reader begin to Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

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Setting-up a Small Observatory November 2007 From Concept to Construction ISBN 978-0-387-34521-5 and deals with the fundamental concerns of approx. $29.95 D. Arditti, British Astronomical building and commissioning any amateur 332 p. 115 illus. Association, UK observatory. Uniquely, the book considers the Softcover aesthetics of amateur observatories–fitting Drawing on the author’s practical experience them in with family and neighbors, and even and that of many other experienced amateur disguising them as more common garden astronomers, this book tells intermediate- buildings if necessary. Every amateur astron- level amateur astronomers all they need to omer who wants a purpose-built observa- know about observatories. Setting-up a Small tory-which includes most of them-will find Observatory covers the details of design, siting this book absolutely invaluable during both and construction once a basic type is chosen. planning and construction. The book is written in a way that is equally Market: Amateur and Practical Astronomers applicable to the USA and UK (accommo- Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space dating slightly different building regulations)

The Universe Before the Big Bang March 2008 Cosmology and String Theory ISBN 978-3-540-74419-1 The aim of this book is to provide an accessible approx. $29.95 M. Gasperini, Università di Bari, Italy introduction to the extraordinary new ideas Approx. 200 p. 32 illus. in color. of string cosmology. This picture is conveyed Hardcover The idea that the Universe we observe today in non-technical language accessible to originated from an enormous explosion (big non-specialists. The author, himself a leading bang) is now well known and widely accepted, cosmologist, draws attention to ongoing and at all levels, in modern popular culture. future observations that might reveal relics of However, in the emerging cosmological an era before the big bang. scenario the Universe, at the epoch of the big Market: Interested Laypersons, Teachers, Students, bang, instead of being a “new born baby” was High-street Bookstores, Public Libraries actually a rather “aged” creature in the middle Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space of its possibly infinitely enduring evolution.

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November 2007 Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them ISBN 978-0-387-74285-4 P. Grego, UK of Solar System observing, are exposed as fasci- approx. $34.95 nating sister planets well worthy of the amateur 184 p. 80 illus., 30 in color. observer’s attention. Commercial telescopes Softcover Venus and Mercury have long been regarded as difficult targets for amateur observers, but and imaging systems have developed very advances in commercially-made telescopes rapidly, and are now capable of some excellent have brought them within the skills of obser- observations and respectable images. The book vers of only moderate experience. This book provides–unlike any other–a wealth of prac- presents an up-to-date, detailed description of tical detail about observing the inferior planets. the history and geology of the so-called inferior Uniquely, both Mercury and Venus are also planets, and provides the latest, most useful explained in terms of their history and geology. advice on observing and recording them with Market: Amateur and Practical Astronomers commercially-available telescopes and cameras. Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Mercury and Venus, for too long the Cinderellas

December 2007 7 Published by Springer-Praxis ISBN 978-0-387-74638-8 approx. $39.95 Exploring the Moon 2nd ed. The Apollo Expedition

500 p. 176 illus., 16 in color. Second Edition Highlighted as a “Commemorative Edition” on Softcover the cover, this second edition will have a new (Replaces 978-1-85233-099-6) D. Harland, Glasgow, UK Foreword by one of the original astronauts and a short extra section at the end previewing the From the reviews of the first edition7 prospect of a renewal of human exploration ”A detailed guide to what the astronauts did of the Moon. It will include new extra high during their stays on the lunar surface. Walk(s) quality graphics which are only now available the reader through the prospecting excursions and 32 pages of color illustrations. and then incorporate(s) decades of subsequent analysis to put the explorations of dust, rocks, Market: Science and Space Enthusiasts craters, and rilles into geologic context.” Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space 7 SKY & TELESCOPE

February 2008 7 Published by Springer-Praxis ISBN 978-0-387-73585-6 approx. $39.95 Salyut-The First Space Station Approx. 300 p. 103 illus. Triumph and Tragedy investigates the causes of the tragedy and the Softcover G. S. Ivanovich, Ergon Energy, ramifications for the future of human space Toowoomba, QLD, Australia exploration. The book ends with memories of all those affected by the DOS program and This remarkable book gives a comprehensive the tragedy of the heroic Soyuz 11 crew and account of the longest manned space mission looks forward to a continuation of the historic of the time. It details for the first time the mission of Salyut. people involved and the crews assigned to Market: Space Enthusiasts and those interested in operate the first space station Salyut. The book Popular Science, Researchers and Historians of the portrays the selection of the crews, dramatic Russian Space Program flights and tragedy of Soyuz 11. It relates Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics discussions between the key personnel-politi- cians, designers, generals and cosmonauts, and

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73453-8 The Search for Extraterrestrials $29.95 Intercepting Alien Signals Approx. 175 p. 54 illus. considerations. In particular, readers discover Softcover M. Ross, Laser Space Signal Obervatory, that searches using RF leave more than 99% Olivette, MO, USA of the electromagnetic spectrum unexamined. The author therefore explores the complete Follow Monte Ross of the Laser Space electromagnetic spectrum, taking into consid- Signal Observatory as he explores the chal- eration all the ways that extraterrestrials might lenges in searching for extraterrestrials. The communicate with us. Throughout the book, author circumvents the failure of searches all the concepts and approaches are explained at radio frequencies by arguing for searches clearly, without the use of complex math or at transmissions in the optical range of the physics, making the book accessible to all electromagnetic spectrum. Readers learn the students of astronomy as well as anyone inter- fundamental considerations and the physics ested in this topic. of all the laser, UV, IR, and RF technologies Market: Those interested in Popular Science, involved in the search for extraterrestrials, as Students studying Astronomy well as all the coding and information theory Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space

7 Published by Springer-Praxis December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74643-2 Opening the Frontiers of Space Tourism approx. $34.95 A Comprehensive Guide for Future Approx. 255 p. 129 illus., 40 in color. as choice of agency, mode and spaceport. A Travelers Softcover detailed explanation is given of the medical E. Seedhouse, Sooke, BC, Canada requirements for spaceflight participants. Over half of the book is dedicated to providing for the first time essential training material for Recent surveys have provided new and private spaceflight participants. This book updated information into public insights of provides a much needed, well-rounded under- the nascent space tourism industry. This book standing of what promises to be the most uniquely explores in detail the cutting-edge dynamic, multi-faceted and exciting industry technologies, spacecraft capabilities, launch in the world. vehicles and the training that will define this commercial enterprise. The book also provides Market: Space Enthusiasts, Aspiring Astronauts, a manual for future suborbital and orbital Private Space Companies, Space Tourism and private space explorers. This overview of the Enterprise Personnel space tourism market is based upon choices Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space the spaceflight participant must make, such

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October 2007 Thinking in Complexity ISBN 978-3-540-72227-4 The Computational Dynamics of scholarly but very concise treatment, physicist, $69.95 Matter, Mind, and Mankind computer scientist and philosopher Klaus 5th rev. and enlarged ed. Fifth Edition Approx. 500 p. 223 illus. Mainzer discusses, in essentially nontechnical Hardcover K. Mainzer, University of Augsburg, language, the common framework behind (Replaces 978-3-540-00239-0) Germany these ideas and challenges. Emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems and we are lead to see The theory of nonlinear, complex systems has clearly how the new integrative approach can become by now a proven problem-solving give insights not available from traditional approach in the natural sciences. And it is now reductionistic methods. The fifth edition also recognized that many if not most of our enlarges and revises almost all sections and social, ecological, economical and political supplements an entirely new chapter on the problems are essentially of a global, complex complexity of economic systems. and nonlinear nature. And it is now further accepted than any holistic perspective of the Market: Everyone interested in Complexity at the human mind and brain can hardly be achieved Scientific and Philosophical level by any other approach. In this wide-ranging, Bookstore Location: Popular Science

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April 2008 Chance ISBN 978-3-540-74416-0 The Life of Games and the Game of Life approx. $29.95 polls; winning chances as a game proceeds; Approx. 250 p. 110 illus. J. P. Marques de Sá, Universidade do the nature of randomness; entropy and Softcover Porto, Portugal randomness; randomness in life; algorithmic complexity and the undecidability of random- The book guides the reader in an almost ness; possibilities and limitations of learning chronological trip through the fascinating and the laws of a Universe immersed in chance amazing laws of chance, omnipresent in the events. natural world and in our daily lives. Along Market: Science and Mathematics Enthusiasts, the trip many fascinating topics are discussed, Scientists, Laypersons, Gamblers such as: challenging probability paradoxes; Location in bookstore: Mathematics/Popular “paranormal” coincidences; game odds; Science causes and effects; interpretation of opinion

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Solar Sails January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-34404-1 A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel Approx. $27.50 Approx. 250 p. G. Vulpetti, International Academy of Astronautics, Coverage shows how solar sail propulsion will Hardcover Paris, France; L. Johnson, Madison, AL; G. Matloff, CUNY, make space exploration more affordable and Brooklyn, New York demonstrates how access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system will become within Much has been accomplished recently to make reach. The book also details the construction of solar sail technology very close to becoming an current and future sailcraft, including the work of engineering reality and it will soon be used by the both government and private space organizations world’s space agencies in the exploration of the and features images of sail hardware that has been solar system and beyond. This book provides an built, tested and, in some cases, flown. accessible introduction to solar sails. It details how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space as well as current plans for Market: Popular Science and Space Enthusiasts solar sails and how advanced technology, such as Location in bookstore: Popular Science nanotechnology, might enhance their performance.

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis The Sky is Your Laboratory Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs

R. K. Buchheim, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Coto de astronomers. For each research area, the book Caza, CA, USA provides a concise explanation of the purpose and value of the amateurs’ observations, a description This book is for experienced amateur astronomers of the equipment that is needed, specific observing who are ready to take a new step in their procedures, complete data reduction instructions, astronomical journey and use their skills to help and an explanation of how, and where, to submit further advance science. Written by an astronomer results so that they will be available to the who is well known amongst the amateur and professional users. professional community for the skill and quality July 2007 of his work, this book describes a wide range of ISBN 978-0-387-71822-4 research areas where amateurs can gather new Market: Experienced Amateur Astronomers $34.95 scientific data that is then utilized by professional Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Approx. 352 p. 65 illus. Softcover

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Guide to Observing Deep Sky Objects A Complete Global Resource for Astronomers

J. A. Farinacci, California, USA constellation can be seen as well as the best time to see it. An accompanying CD-ROM contains a PC This book will help amateur astronomers easily find program that produces a list of the deep-sky objects and view all 88 constellations. It contains, for each that are visible in the sky at a user-determined time constellation, a star chart showing the Bayer labels; and place, for any location on the Earth, which a table for many of the stars in the constellation, serves as a perfect guide that the user can take to along with their positions and magnitudes; and a the telescope for an observing session. table of the deep-sky objects in the constellation, with relevant observational data. Facing pages November 2007 provide unique year-long graphs that show when Market: Amateur & Practical Astronomers ISBN 978-0-387-72850-6 the constellation is visible in the sky, allowing Location in bookstore: Astronomy Approx. $29.95 the user to quickly determine whether a given Approx. 190 p. 200 illus. With CD-ROM. Softcover

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D. Harland, Glasgow, UK; B. Harvey, Dublin, Ireland Moon. The volume also contains a Solar System Log that features the very latest in the exploration Space Exploration 2008 records annual statistical of the planets, their moons and small Solar System material on space developments. It includes details bodies. of all satellite and rocket launches in 2007 and satellite recoveries, analysis of developments and emerging trends in space exploration, notes on Market: Popular Science – Space Enthusiasts from records and main feats, as well as basic data on Teens upwards through to Professionals working in the worldwide Space Industry and Journalists covering October 2007 all launchers currently in operation, schedules of Space Issues ISBN 978-0-387-71667-1 upcoming missions, anniversaries and landmarks. Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Approx. $29.95 In addition, leading figures in astronomy and space Approx. 190 p. exploration cover the field from a variety of angles, Softcover including a special section entitled Return to the

The Complete CD Atlas of the Universe

R. Harshaw, Stardeck Observatory, Kansas City, MO, USA project that is possible only on CD-ROM. The CD- R pages are extensively indexed and referenced for This is the largest and most comprehensive atlas of quick location of objects, areas, classes of objects the universe ever created for amateur astronomers. etc. The accompanying book gives an introduction It is the first major observing guide for amateurs to the Atlas, showcases the maps (thus buyers can since Burnham’s Celestial Handbook. With finder see what they are getting without running the CD- charts of large-scale and unprecedented detail, R), describes the CD-R content and organization, in both normal and mirror-image views, and and includes various appendices. This is much an extensive list of 14,000 objects, it provides a more than just a catalog of objects. detailed observing guide for almost any practical amateur astronomer, up to the most advanced. April 2007 The atlas has about 270 double star images and Market: Practical Astronomers ISBN 978-0-387-46893-8 sketches, and 590 or so deep-sky images and Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space $49.95 sketches. Spanning some 3,000 pages, this is a 120 p. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis Star Maps A History of Celestial Cartography

N. Kanas, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA its astronomical and cartographic features. Also included in the book are discussions of non- The beauty and awe generated by the celestial void European celestial maps and chapters on early captures our imagination and delights our aesthetic American influences and celestial map-collecting. sense. Antiquarian map societies are prospering, and celestial maps are now viewed as a specialty of map collecting. This book traces the history of Market: Popular Science Readers including Amateur celestial cartography and relates this history to the and Professional Astronomers; Amateur Map Collectors and Professional Cartographers; Astronomy Enthusiasts, changing ideas of man’s place in the universe and September 2007 to advances in map-making. Photographs from Undergraduates and Postgraduates interested in the History of Science, Cartography, Geography, Philosophy ISBN 978-0-387-71668-8 actual antiquarian celestial atlases and prints, $34.95 many previously unpublished, enrich the text, and and Art History. Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Approx. 400 p. 60 illus. a legend accompanies each illustration to explain Softcover

The Observer‘s Sky Atlas With 50 Star Charts Covering the Entire Sky Third Edition

E. Karkoschka, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA more. Geared to both the beginner and seasoned observer, the Atlas contains star charts and 7 Praise for the previous editions the most information for all those who observe the night sky informative little sky guide in the business. with small telescope, binoculars or the unaided eye. 7 ASTRONOMY The updated Third edition offers 32 new pages with The more experienced observer will find this slim images of all 250 nebulae covered in the atlas; an volume useful at the telescope and packed with updated sky calendar for the next 20 years, double interesting observing projects. star ephemerides from 2005-2020, and updated 7 SKY & TELESCOPE minima/maxima of variable stars. September 2007 This comprehensive sky guide includes a short ISBN 978-0-387-48537-9 introduction to observing, a thorough description Market: Amateur and Practical Astronomers $34.95 of the star charts and tables, a glossary and much Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space 3rd ed. 164 p. 60 illus., 1 in color. Softcover

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Galaxies in Turmoil The Active and Starburst Galaxies and the Black Holes That Drive Them

C. Kitchin, University of Hertfordshire, UK that fascinates many people. It makes sense of the chaotic and apparently innumerable types of This book provides an up-to-date account of violently active galaxies. It also provides the data active galaxies which are a major field of current and teaches the skills needed for users of small astronomical research—up to a fifth of all research telescopes to observe and image some of these astronomers are working on active galaxies. “galaxies in turmoil” for themselves. Lists of such objects and their visual and imaged appearance in commercially available telescopes are an important component of this book. This is the Market: Amateur Astronomers first coherent and complete source of information Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space for non-technical readers on an area of astronomy June 2007 ISBN 978-1-84628-670-4 $29.95 Approx. 244 p. Hardcover

Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observe Them

M. Mobberley, Suffolk, UK like, including a humorous look at all that can and has gone wrong. Travel details are also included, There are some important eclipses coming up in essential in these days of high-security. The book the years ahead and the technology available to also details a wealth of information about solar amateur astronomers is improving fast. Here is the eclipses: how and why they happen, the physics ultimate, easy-to-read guide for eclipse-chasers. of the Sun and solar system, and what can be It includes everything an eclipse chaser needs observed only during a total eclipse. to ensure that they have with them all the right equipment to observe or image a total solar eclipse. September 2007 Coverage provides a checklist of where to go to see Market: Amateur Astronomers ISBN 978-0-387-69827-4 total solar eclipses for next 15 years. It provides a Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space $29.95 good feeling for what a trip abroad to an eclipse is Approx. 192 p. 77 illus., 38 in color. Softcover

7 Published by Springer-Praxis Icy Worlds at the Edge of the Solar System

K. Noll, Space Telescope Sci Inst, MD, USA the fascinating hypothesis by Hal Levison and Alessandro Morbidelli that explains not only This book details the Kuiper belt, one of the most the origin of the Kuiper belt, but traces the early exciting regions for exploration and scientific migrations of the giant planets as they interacted research in planetary science. It describes basic with the remains of the protoplanetary disc and concepts through the use of colorful analogies and with each other. In addition, the book also details metaphors before introducing the unsolved and the surprising number of binaries that are being intriguing questions that motivate researchers. found in the Kuiper belt. October 2007 Coverage begins with the hunt for planets after the ISBN 978-0-387-71670-1 discovery of Pluto. The book then examines the Approx. $29.95 exquisite structure in the solar systems “terminal Market: Popular Science Enthusiasts Approx. 200 p. 20 illus. moraine” and the perplexing diversity of colors and Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Softcover albedos seen in the Kuiper belt. Next, it discusses

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis Spies in the Sky Surveillance Satellites in War and Peace

P. Norris, LogicaCMG, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK human race during that half century, focusing particularly on the prevention of nuclear war. In Spies in the Sky, Patrick Norris responds to the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age—the launch of Sputnik 1 Market: Popular Science and Spaceflight —with a review of the most important historical Enthusiasts applications of space science for the benefit of the Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space

September 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71672-5 Approx. $27.50 Approx. 224 p. 20 illus. Hardcover

Making Beautiful Deep-Sky Images Astrophotography with Affordable Equipment and Software

G. Parker, University of Southampton, UK afford the biggest and best telescopes and CCD cameras, so a range of telescopes and equipment This book is based on the author’s beautiful, is considered, from the author’s 11-inch with often awe-inspiring color images and mosaics Hyperstar camera, down to more affordable of deep-sky objects, which were the basis of instruments. Appendices provide links to free a public exhibition held at the University of software—not available from a single source—and Southampton in summer, 2006. The book describes are themselves an invaluable resource. how amateur astronomers can create similar images, using commercially available telescopes and CCD cameras. Subsequent processing and Market: Amateur and Practical Astronomers October 2007 image enhancement in the “electronic darkroom” Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space ISBN 978-0-387-71352-6 is covered in detail as well. Not everybody can Approx. $34.95 Approx. 225 p. Softcover

The Night Sky Companion

G. Parker, University of Southampton, UK afford the biggest and best telescopes and CCD cameras, so a range of telescopes and equipment This book is based on the author’s beautiful, is considered, from the author’s 11-inch with often awe-inspiring color images and mosaics Hyperstar camera, down to more affordable of deep-sky objects, which were the basis of instruments. Appendices provide links to free a public exhibition held at the University of software – not available from a single source – and Southampton in summer, 2006. The book describes are themselves an invaluable resource. how amateur astronomers can create similar images, using commercially available telescopes and CCD cameras. Subsequent processing and Market: Amateur and Practical Astronomers image enhancement in the “electronic darkroom” Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space October 2007 is covered in detail as well. Not everybody can ISBN 978-0-387-71608-4 $29.95 Approx. 220 p. 180 illus., 80 in color. Softcover

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis State of the Universe 2008 New Images, Discoveries and Events

M. Ratcliffe, Valley Center, KS, USA actual research web sites. Written at an accessible level for both novice and experienced astronomy State of the Universe 2008 captures the excitement enthusiasts, this volume enables the reader to stay and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. It up to date with the rapid pace and development of details discoveries made from the world’s leading modern astronomical research. ground based and orbiting observatories in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology in the last year. The volume also presents brief summaries of Market: Amateur Astronomers, Space Enthusiasts and October 2007 the major announcements and news items. Leading the General Reader who wants to keep up to date with ISBN 978-0-387-71674-9 astronomers and science writers fully explain all the latest discoveries in Astronomy in a non-technical, $29.95 major discoveries and events, and web links are highly readable format Approx. 190 p. included for all major news stories, providing a Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Hardcover bridge between the public news stories and the

Quirky Sides of Scientists True Tales of Ingenuity and Error from Physics and Astronomy D. R. Topper, University of Winnipeg, MT, Canada of his most celebrated discoveries. Outside a circle of specialized academics, these little-known yet These historical narratives of scientific behavior fascinating stories are told in a clear and engaging reveal the often irrational way scientists arrive style to captivate the scientific-educated reader. A at and assess their theories. The book clearly theme running throughout the book is the notion demonstrates that the greatest minds throughout that what is obvious today was not so in the past. history arrived at their famous scientific theories Scientists seen in their historical context shatter in very unorganized ways and they often did not myths and show them to be less modern than we fully grasp the significance and implications of often like to think of them. August 2007 their own work. There are stories of Einstein’s stubbornness leading him to reject a correct ISBN 978-0-387-71018-1 Market: Historians of General Science, Astronomy, $39.95 interpretation of an experiment and miss an important deduction from his own theory, and Physics; Popular Science Enthusiasts Approx. 200 p. 57 illus. Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Hardcover Newton missing the important deduction from one

7 Published by Springer-Praxis How Apollo Flew to the Moon

W. D. Woods daring men journeyed from Earth to the Moon. Woods traces this massive accomplishment from Out of the battlefields of World War II came the early launches through manned orbital spaceflights, gifted German engineers and designers who detailing each step: computer configuration, developed the V-2 rocket, which evolved into the the role of ground control, trajectory planning, powerful Saturn V booster that propelled men to the lunar orbiting, separation of the lander, walking Moon. David Woods tells this exciting story, starting and working on the Moon, retrieval of the lunar from America’s postwar astronautical research astronauts and returning to Earth. October 2007 facilities. The techniques and procedures developed ISBN 978-0-387-71675-6 for what was at first seen as a political decision Market: Space Science and Exploration Enthusiasts and Approx. $29.95 by President John F Kennedy, were subsequently Students and Engineers Approx. 300 p. recognised as an example of human exploration at Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Space Softcover its greatest, demonstrating a peak of technological excellence. Between 1968 and 1972, twenty four

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Asteroseismology November 2007 ISBN 978-1-4020-5178-4 C. Aerts, Institute for Astronomy, Leuven, Belgium; J. which is not directly observable. While the basic approx. $109.00 Christensen-Dalsgaard, Aarhus University, Denmark; D. principles of asteroseismology are similar to those Approx. 350 p. Kurtz, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom developed by earth seismologists, no part of the Hardcover Universe is more difficult to observe directly than Yet another genuine Springer publishing coup, as the interior of the stars. The reason why stellar this is the first book to cover a fascinating new interiors can be probed from oscillations is that area of research. Asteroseismology is the study of different oscillation modes penetrate to different the internal structure of pulsating stars through depths inside the star. Asteroseismology is the the interpretation of their frequency spectra. The only available method so far to isolate the internal book is a general introduction into the research structure of the stars with high precision. area of asteroseismology, covering all aspects, right from observations and methodology for data analysis, up to seismic interpretations of Market: Graduate Students and Scientists working in stars. Asteroseismologists make great use of Stellar Structure and Stellar Evolution. the oscillations to probe the stellar interior, Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

Ice, Rock, and Beauty November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73102-5 A Visual Tour of the New Solar System approx. $39.95 showing objects heretofore little seen, to tell a story Approx. 145 p. 144 illus., 48 in color. D. Brodie, Knighton, Powys, UK of the Solar System that has not been told before. Hardcover Each is accompanied by a graphic showing the Most people understand something of the Solar location of the object in the Solar System. Compact System, but few are familiar with the large and passages of text provide a stimulating introduction varied array of objects that journey around the Sun and selected key ideas, a brief description of the with and between the planets. Imaging techniques featured objects and information on the source from Earth continue to improve, while Voyager, and rendering of the image. The book is intended Galileo and the Hubble Space Telescope have for anybody who lives in solar orbit. yielded many excellent images. Most significantly, several recent missions have shown a huge diversity of objects in close-up for the first time. Market: Popular Astronomy Enthusiasts, Solar System This book collects some 72 stunning main images, Science Enthusiasts Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

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November 2007 The Far Side of the Moon ISBN 978-0-387-73205-3 approx. $49.95 A Photographic Guide Approx. 230 p. 250 illus. With CD-ROM. (2005), the author has cleaned the original images Hardcover C. J. Byrne, Bellcomm, Washington, DC, USA using modern digital image processing. Until now, the far side Lunar Orbiter photos have only The far side of the Moon was unknown until the been available with strong reconstruction lines, Luna and Lunar Orbiter pictures were returned to but they appear here for the first time as complete Earth, and it has continued to puzzle researchers. photographs, unmarred by imaging and processing This book explains, in spectacular photographs artifacts. An accompanying CD-R includes all the and narrative, that a giant impact struck the near enhanced and cleaned photographs for use by the side with such force that it created the “near side reader in screen viewing, lectures, etc. megabasin”, opening the way for floods of mare and sending vast amounts of ejecta to the far side. As in his award-winning “Lunar Orbiter Market: Amateur and ‘Armchair’ Astronomers followed Photographic Atlas of the Near Side of the Moon” by Professional Astronomers Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

November 2007 Gravity, Black Holes, and the Very Early Universe ISBN 978-0-387-73629-7 approx. $89.95 An Introduction to General Relativity and Approx. 310 p. 50 illus. Cosmology absorbing account an explanation of the structure Hardcover of the universe and the science of cosmology, T. L. Chow, California State University Stanislaus, Turlock, including presenting the various models of the CA, USA Big Bang, the Inflationary Universe, and the Unification of Forces. Travel with him down In the early 1900s, Albert Einstein formulated two this engaging path to reach some fascinating theories that would forever change the landscape conclusions, which raise even more interesting of physics: the Special Theory of Relativity and the questions for the future of astronomy and physics. General Theory of Relativity. Respected American academic Professor Tai Chow tells us the magical story of these epoch-making discoveries. He lays Market: Advanced Undergraduate Students, Graduate out for us the basic ideas of Einstein, including Students, and Researchers in Astrophysics, Relativity and his law of gravitation. He goes on to explain the Cosmology physics behind black holes, and weaves into this Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

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First Light in the Universe November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74162-6 Saas-Fee Advanced Course 36. Swiss Society for approx. $99.00 Astrophysics and Astronomy in the field: Abraham Loeb, Andrea Ferrara, and Approx. 355 p. Richard Ellis. The book provides a comprehensive Hardcover A. Loeb, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; introduction to the physics of galaxies, stars, the A. Ferrara, International School for Advanced Studies interstellar and intergalactic medium in the early (SISSA), Trieste, Italy; R. S. Ellis, California Institute of Universe. It contains an accessible and up-to-date Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA; D. Schaerer, Université review of the field and will be useful to graduate de Genève, Sauverny, Switzerland; D. Puy, Université des students of astronomy, cosmologists, physicists and Sciences Montpellier II GRAAL CC72, Montpellier Cedex, researchers. The topic of this book is particularly France; A. Hempel, Université de Genève, Sauverny, timely, as many new important observational Switzerland (Eds.) facilities are being built, for which “first light in the universe” is one of the main science drivers. This timely book contains the worked out lectures given at the 36th Saas-Fee Advanced Course “First Light in the Universe” by three eminent scientists Market: Advanced Students of Astronomy Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

Galaxy Formation November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73477-2 Second Editon approx. $99.00 an astrophysicist but also as a writer of superb 2nd ed. M. S. Longair, University of Cambridge, UK talent. The presentation is clear, emphasizing the Approx. 770 p. 142 illus. underlying physical content of the subject, and the Hardcover Aimed at final-year undergraduates and graduate book should become a favorite text for students. (Replaces 978-3-540-63785-1) students of astronomy and astrophysics, as It deals with the matter and radiation content well as students of physics and theoretical of the universe, the formation of galaxies, and it physics, this superb overview is a self-contained gives a comprehensive introduction to relativistic introduction to the whole field of astrophysical astrophysics as needed for understanding current cosmology and galaxy formation. This is its long- research in cosmology. awaited and fully revised second edition. Hugely approachable, it can be appreciated without any prior knowledge of the astronomical background. Market: Graduate Students, Lecturers for Astrophysics, The author is extremely well-known not only as Researchers Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

Solar System Astrophysics: A Text for the Science of Planetary November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73154-4 Systems approx. $79.95 Volume 1: Background Science and the Inner Approx. 255 p. 50 illus., 12 in color. Solar System together, highlighting their common thermal Hardcover properties. This is followed by chapters on moons E. F. Milone, W. Wilson, University of Calgary, AB, and rings, comets and meteors, meteorites and Canada asteroids, and a discussion of extrasolar planets. The material is updated to incorporate the latest This exhaustive work covers solar system discoveries of the Mars Rover and the Saturn astrophysics beginning with basic tools of Cassini missions. Historical introductions precede spherical astronomy, and celestial mechanics. the development and discussion in most chapters. The comprehensive coverage herein includes the Earth-Moon system and the interior planets; rocks and minerals, including crystallography; and Market: Graduate Students and Researchers in atmospheres, accompanied by detailed discussions Astrophysics of circulation applicable also to discussion of the Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics gas giants. The three biggest planets are discussed

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November 2007 Solar System Astrophysics: A Text for the Science of Planetary ISBN 978-0-387-73156-8 approx. $79.95 Systems Approx. 500 p. 50 illus., 12 in color. Volume 2: Planetary Atmospheres and the Hardcover Outer Solar System date overview on all essential topics is presented, but is concise where possible to keep it a practical E. F. Milone, W. Wilson, University of Calgary, AB, resource for courses. The text is based on extensive Canada experience in the classroom and its contents have been field-tested by students for years. The The book covers the field of solar system material has been updated in the last few months astrophysics beginning with basic tools of to take advantage of the newer discoveries of the spherical astronomy and coordinate frames and Mars Rover and the Saturn Cassini missions. celestial mechanics. It therefore presents equations and derivations starting from a level that permits one to see the underlying physical ideas. This is the Market: Graduate Students and Researchers in first book on the market that does this. An up-to- Astrophysics Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

7 Published by Springer-Praxis March 2008 The Natural Laws of the Universe ISBN 978-0-387-73454-5 $39.95 Understanding Fundamental Constants current accurate observations. They investigate Approx. 200 p. 10 illus. J. Uzan, Institut d‘Astrophysique de Paris, France; B. the solidity of the foundations of physics and Softcover Leclercq, Revue pour la Science, Paris, France discuss the implications of the discovery of the non-constancy of a constant. The book is complete From the laboratory to the depths of space, this and coherent, and even goes beyond the subject highly instructive survey of physics explores of constants to explain and discuss many ideas in the paths of gravitation, general relativity and physics, encountering along the way, for example, new theories such as superstrings. It examines such exciting details as the discovery of a natural constants, the role they play in the laws of physics, nuclear reactor at Oklo in Gabon. and whether indeed constants can be verified. The authors provide an overview of the history of the ideas of physics, evoking major discoveries Market: Popular Science Enthusiasts, Physics Teachers, from Galileo and Newton to Planck and Einstein Undergraduate and Graduate Students and Researchers and raising questions provoked by ever more Location in bookstore: Astronomy/Astrophysics

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Biomedicine

7 Published by Humana Press New Antibiotic Targets December 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-915-4 $99.00 W. S. Champney, East Tennessee State University, pathways. It includes new methods for the assay Approx. 295 p. 51 illus. Johnson City, TN, USA (Ed.) of RNA polymerase, peptide bond formation, Hardcover translational initiation, ribosome biogenesis and This book examines specific techniques which membrane permeability, as well as methods for can be used to explore new drug targets and the target identification by bacterial genome searches. effectiveness of new antibiotics. By testing new The book provides laboratory investigators with antimicrobial agents and modified existing drugs, the vital tools they need to test the antimicrobial the most vulnerable cell processes, such as cell potential of products and to curb the rise of so wall and membrane synthesis, DNA replication, many infectious diseases. RNA transcription and protein synthesis, can be better exploited. This in-depth volume features novel drug targets including peptide deformylase, Market: Microbiologists, Pharmaceutical Investigators, ribosome formation, lipopolysaccharide and Infectious Disease Physicians and Basic Science fatty acid biosynthesis and signal transduction Researchers Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

7 Published by Humana Press Cancer Proteomics December 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-858-4 $125.00 From Bench to Bedside used in proteomics that allow for protein profiling Approx. 300 p. 5 illus. in color. S. S. Daoud, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, and for the identification of druggable targets in Hardcover USA (Ed.) human samples. Mass spectrometry based protein characterization and protein microarrays hold In recent years, there have been tremendous great promise of predicting response to specific advances in our understanding of how normal drugs in cancer therapy. Insightful and with cells transform to cancer and the importance broad perspectives on topics related to the use of of signaling pathways in cancer initiation and proteomic strategies in cancer therapy, this book progression. Therefore, proteomics technologies offers anticipated challenges that may arise from must be improved for more global analysis of its application in daily practice. protein content of cells, tissues and body fluids as well as the posttranslational modifications to allow for proper detections and validation. This Market: Cancer Researchers, Oncologists, Cancer book provides the current status of proteomics in Clinicians, Bioinformaticists cancer therapy and offers the existing technologies Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

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7 Published by Humana Press February 2008 Chromosomal Mutagenesis ISBN 978-1-58829-899-7 $99.50 G. Davis, K. J. Kayser, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, MO, USA the format of the highly successful Methods in Approx. 390 p. 39 illus., 3 in color. (Eds.) Molecular Biology™ format, each chapter offers Hardcover step-by-step laboratory instructions, lists of the Great disparities exist between organisms with necessary equipment and reagents, and tips on regard to the relative ease of chromosomal troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. mutagenesis and manipulation. In this book, a Comprehensive and cutting-edge, this book covers team of experts provide a variety of chromosomal state-of-the-art techniques that are staged to manipulation techniques, including insertional expand, if not revolutionize, genetic analysis in the gene disruptions, gene knockouts, stimulated long neglected and relevant cell types. homologous recombination techniques and other novel tools, for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The aim is to expand the genetic Market: Geneticists, Molecular and Cellular Biologists toolbox beyond model organisms. Following Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

December 2007 Neuroanatomy for the Neuroscientist ISBN 978-0-387-70970-3 approx. $75.00 S. Jacobson, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA; Approx. 400 p. 144 illus., 4 in color. system. While not designed to be a clinical E. M. Marcus, University of Massachusetts, MA, Hardcover approach to the nervous system, it nonetheless Worcester, USA approaches the nervous system from a basic science perspective that intertwines both structure In this highly competitive day and age, where and function as an organizing teaching and research grants are the primary focus, many learning model. Medical and dental examples are young investigators are thrown into neurosciences included, but the main focus is on neuroscience. courses without any prior preparation in neuroanatomy. This book helps prepare them by introducing many of the fundamentals of the Market: Beginning Neuroscientists, Researchers and nervous system. It represents the essentials of an Graduate Students in Neuroscience upper level biology course on the central nervous Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

7 Published by Humana Press March 2008 Gene Therapy Protocols ISBN 978-1-58829-903-1 $99.50 Volume 1: Production and In Vivo Applications Approx. 465 p. 76 illus., 2 in color. of Gene Transfer Vectors current and emerging methods for the production 3rd ed. of viral and non-viral gene transfer vectors, as well Third Edition Hardcover as detailed protocols for critical applications in (Replaces 978-0-089603-723-6) J. LeDoux, Georgia Inst. of Technology and Emory stem cell biology, cancer, diabetes, HIV and tissue University (Ed.) engineering. This first volume of the new and completely revised third edition of Gene Therapy The field of gene therapy has undergone Protocols will prove a necessary tool for graduate remarkable advances, promising to impact human students and postdoctoral fellows and invaluable healthcare significantly in the twenty-first century. to basic and clinical researchers in both industry Today’s technologies can deliver genetic material and academia. safely and effectively to cells to slow or halt the progression of disease, and to help repair or regenerate damaged or lost tissues. In this first Market: Geneticists, Biologists, Stem Cell Researchers, volume of Gene Therapy Protocols: Production Clinical Researchers, Graduate Students, Postdoctoral and In Vivo Applications of Gene Transfer Vectors, Fellows readers will find a comprehensive resource of Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

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7 Published by Humana Press Gene Therapy Protocols March 2008 ISBN 978-1-60327-247-6 Volume 2: Design and Characterization of Gene $99.50 and postdoctoral fellows and invaluable to basic Transfer Vectors 3rd ed. and clinical researchers in both industry and Third Edition Approx. 385 p. 59 illus., 2 in color. academia. Hardcover J. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory (Replaces 978-0-89603-869-1) University (Ed.) Market: Geneticists, Biologists, Gene Therapy This second volume of the new and completely Researchers, Basic and Clinical Researchers, Stem Cell revised third edition of Gene Therapy Protocols Biologists will prove a necessary tool for graduate students Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

7 Published by Humana Press Molecular Beacons December 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-700-6 $99.50 Signalling Nucleic Acid Probes, Methods, and 77 illus., 17 in color. book commences with an introduction to the Protocols Hardcover basic principles of fluorescence written by Larry A. Marx, Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany; O. Morrison. It is continued with a section describing Seitz, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Eds.) applications of fluorogenic probes in real-time PCR, which currently is the gold standard for This book provides no comprehensive overview. It quantitative DNA and RNA analysis. rather intends to show a diverse set of instructive examples, from probe design to applications in clinical settings, guided by experts in the field Market: Geneticist, Biotechnologists, Molecular and who provide easy-to-follow experiments. The Cellular Biologists, Drug Researchers and Developers Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

7 Published by Humana Press Apoptosis and Cancer October 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-457-9 Methods and Protocols $99.50 characterizing the mechanisms of apoptosis, Approx. 350 p. 69 illus. G. Mor, A. Alvero, Yale University School of Medicine, as well as the industry laboratory, aimed at Hardcover New Haven, CT, USA (Eds.) identifying new target molecules or screening for new compounds with potential clinical use. The aim of Apoptosis and Cancer is to describe the performance of contemporary techniques for studying the biology of apoptosis and its role Market: Cancer Researchers, Molecular and Cellular in cancer. The protocols described will aid both Biologists, Biochemists the academic laboratory interested in further Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

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7 Published by Humana Press February 2008 Genomics Protocols ISBN 978-1-58829-871-3 $99.50 Second Edition complex subject with a broad perspective to supply Approx. 530 p. 115 illus., 4 in color. M. P. Starkey, Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, its reader with a vital overview of genomics and 2nd ed. Suffolk, UK; R. Elaswarapu, Oxford Gene Technology its derivative fields, with a focus on pivotal issues Hardcover (Operations) Ltd., Oxford, UK (Eds.) such as data analysis. The chapters provide easy-to- (Replaces 978-0-89603-774-8) follow laboratory protocols, lists of the necessary Since the first edition, published in 2001, materials, and the excellent Notes section, which genomics research has taken great strides. In offers tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known this second edition, a team of expert researchers pitfalls. Expansive and current, this book provides share the most current information in a field the perfect update for researchers working in this that has recently switched emphasis from gene integral, growing field. identification to functional genomics and the characterization of genes and gene products. An unparalleled diversity of technologies is covered Market: Geneticists, Molecular and Cellular Biologists in a single volume. The volume approaches its Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

7 Published by Humana Press March 2008 Neural Stem Cells ISBN 978-1-58829-846-1 $99.50 Methods and Protocols that can serve as a means of understanding the 2nd ed. Second Editon biology of neural stem cells and adapting them Approx. 480 p. 53 illus., 2 in color. L. P. Weiner, Keck School of Medicine of the University for transplantation into disease models. Following Hardcover of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Ed.) the Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, (Replaces 0-89603-964-3) each chapter has an extended introduction for Although there has been an explosion of interest background, a list of necessary materials, and and technology in the study of neural stem cells, tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known many questions related to stem cell properties and pitfalls. This is an excellent source of information neural stem cell lineage and differentiation still and inspiration for scientists longing to use linger. This second edition revises and expands these powerful cells against neurogenetic and upon the successful first edition in order to neurodegenerative diseases. provide the most current, cutting-edge methods of today for the scientists working to answer these questions. The use of these step-by-step, Market: Stem Cell Scientists, Neuroscientists, readily reproducible laboratory protocols will Investigators, Fellows, and Students allow investigators to produce pure populations Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

November 2007 Foundations of Systematics and Biogeography ISBN 978-0-387-72728-8 $79.95 D. M. Williams, Natural History Museum, London, UK; approx. 200 p. 83 illus. Goethe, Agassiz, Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Owen, Naef, M. C. Ebach, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Hardcover Zangerl and Nelson, among others. In addition, Berlin-Dahlem, Freie Universität Berlin current attitudes and practices in comparative biology are examined, particularly in relation to Anyone interested in comparative biology or evolutionary studies leading to a re-statement of the history of science will find this a genuinely the principal aims of the discipline. This book fascinating work. It draws attention to the seminal explodes some myths currently part of biology and studies and important advances that have shaped reasserts the principle aims of comparative biology, systematic and biogeographic thinking and especially in relation to evolutionary studies. continue to influence its direction today. It traces concepts in homology and classification from the 19th century to the present through the provision Market: 3rd year Undergraduates to Graduates, of a unique anthology of scientific writings from Academics/Professionals Location in bookstore: Biomedicine

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Business/Economics/Management

Public Policy in an Entrepreneurial Economy December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72662-5 Creating the Conditions for Business Growth approx. $69.95 individual, national, regional, and international Approx. 300 p. Z. J. Acs, . R. Stough, George Mason School of Public levels, and offers a unique perspective on Hardcover Policy, Fairfax, VA, USA (Eds.) several institutional structures that enhance entrepreneurship and economic growth. It presents In recent years there has been increased focus policy recommendations designed to promote on understanding the dynamic relationships entrepreneurship, and considers timely issues among entrepreneurship, policymaking, and like impact of securities regulation, educational economic growth. However, the editors and policy and intellectual property protection on contributors of this volume argue that there is entrepreneurship. no such thing as a discrete entrepreneurship policy; instead, there is only policymaking in the context of an entrepreneurial economy. Market: Professors, Researchers, and Students; The book addresses policies operating at the Policymakers; Entrepreneurs and Investors Location in bookstore: Management

Planning Theory October 2007 ISBN 978-88-470-0695-9 From the Political Debate to the Methodological $69.95 Reconstruction essential guidelines of a re-launch of planning 120 p. processes and techniques, configuring a kind of Hardcover F. Archibugi, Planning Studies Center, Rome, Italy neo-discipline, called ‘planology’ by the author. This builds upon a multi-disciplinary integration- Planning Theory expresses a sound unease about never seen and experimented with until now-of the direction taken by the current analysis and economic, environmental, and sociological criticism of planning experiences, both in the approaches, a crucial element missing in previous field of economics and in urban and regional unsuccessful planning attempts. The book is both planning. On the basis of the hopelessness of stimulating and provocative, and also courageous improving the governance of managerial and in challenging many new orthodoxies. political planning initiatives, planning theory has been reduced to a generic sociological debate on planning itself; a debate that freezes planning Market: Scientists, Professional Planners, Practitioners, as a permanently declining engagement. To Graduate Students oppose this, the present book aims to identify the Location in bookstore: Business/Economics

Measuring Globalization March 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-74067-6 Understanding Its Causes and Consequences approx. $79.95 more objective, scientific terms. The book presents Approx. 180 p. 20 illus. A. Dreher, ETH Zurich, KOF Swiss Economic Institute, rigorous empirical measures of globalization, its Hardcover Zurich, Switzerland; N. Gaston, Bond University, Gold economic, political and social impact, with the Coast, Queensland, Australia; P. Martens, ICIS, University implications for management and policy. The of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands authors represent different theoretical perspectives, are prolific and well-respected in the field. Globalization is a timely and controversial topic. This book presents a comprehensive synthesis/ overview of perspectives and approaches to Market: Professors, Researchers, Students globalization. It attempts to define the term in Location in bookstore: Business/Economics

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March 2008 Emergent Macroeconomics ISBN 978-88-470-0724-6 $69.95 D. Delli Gatti, Università Cattolica, Milan, Italy; E. Gaffeo, Approx. 140 p. 30 illus. show how insights from dispersed fields like the Università di Trento, Italy; M. Gallegati, Università di Hardcover microeconomics of capital market imperfections, Ancona, Italy; G. Giulioni, Università di Chieti-Pescara, industrial dynamics and the theory of stochastic Italy; A. Palestrini, Università di Teramo, Italy processes can be fruitfully combined to improve our understanding of macroeconomic dynamics. This book contributes substantively to the current This book should be a valuable resource for all state-of-the-art of macroeconomics. It provides researchers interested in analyzing macroeconomic a method for building models in which business issues without recurring to a fictitious cycles and economic growth emerge from the representative agent. interactions of a large number of heterogeneous agents. Drawing from recent advances in agent- based computational modeling, the authors Market: Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Economics

September 2007 Hydropower Economics ISBN 978-0-387-73026-4 $99.00 F. R. Forsund, University of Oslo, Norway 266 p. 65 illus. electricity at acceptable levels over time. In Hardcover addition to the analyses, the book reviews various This book examines sustainable alternate energy market scenarios, and discusses the effectiveness sources, beginning with hydropower and of market systems in delivering electric power at extending the model to include thermal power and acceptable and sustainable levels of supply, cost, wind power. The text uses a variety of econometric and price. Throughout the book, the editors make measures, equilibrium metrics, OR methods, and use of graphic illustrations of the analytical and DEA/productivity analyses to analyze and model mathematical modeling used to reach research the optimal use of these alternate energy sources. conclusions. Because these problems are dynamic in nature, dynamic methods are used to model them. The book derives its results on the allocation of the Market: Researchers and Students in Energy or amounts of alternate sources of energy, including Natural Resource Economics, plus Engineering Students, water, thermal, and wind, required to produce Economists Location in bookstore: Business/Economics

November 2007 Strategies and Tactics in Supply Chain Event Management ISBN 978-3-540-73765-0 approx. $79.95 R. Ijioui, H. Emmerich, RWTH Aachen, Germany; Approx. 270 p. problems along the supply chain and how to M. Ceyp, University of Applied Sciences, Wedel, Hardcover avoid them. Supply Chain Event Management is Germany (Eds.) a transparent view of the company and all value chain partners and allows the meeting of timelines This book gives unique insights into Supply Chain with decreased cost and risks. Event Management (SCEM) of world leading companies. Aims, methods, instruments as well as resources and budgets in Supply Chain Event Market: Professionals with responsibility for Supply Management are discussed. The reader will gain Chain Management; Researchers strong understanding in the way to deal with Location in bookstore: Management

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Entrepreneurship Support Systems February 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-73096-7 Towards a Global Strategy of Applied Economic approx. $99.00 Theory on several institutional structures that enhance Approx. 300 p. entrepreneurship and economic growth. The Hardcover D. Ray book gives unique insights into Entrepreneurship Support Systems of the world’s leading companies. This volume deals directly with the Entrepreneurship Support Systems operating on a global level. The book addresses policies Market: Professors, Researchers, and Students of operating at the individual, national, regional, and Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth, Policymakers, international levels. It offers a unique perspective Entrepreneurs and Investors Location in bookstore: Management

Economics of the Environment February 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-73706-3 Theory and Policy $109.00 Seventh Edition use over time and under uncertainty. The book 7th ed. incorporates a variety of economic approaches, Approx. 330 p. H. Siebert, Kiel Institute of World Economics, Kiel, including neoclassical analysis, the public-goods Hardcover Germany approach, benefit-cost analysis, property-rights (Replaces 978-3-540-22061-9) ideas, economic policy and public-finance The book interprets nature and the environment reasoning, international trade theory, regional as a scarce resource. It offers a theoretical science, optimization theory, and risk analysis. study of the allocation problem and describes The different aspects of environmental allocation different policy approaches to the environmental are studied in the context of a single model that is problem. The entire spectrum of the allocation used through the book. issue is studied: the use of the environment in a static context, international and trade aspects of environmental allocation, regional dimensions, Market: Researchers, Graduate Students global environmental media, environmental Location in bookstore: Business/Economics

Supply Chain Management and Advanced Planning November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74511-2 Concepts, Models, Software, and Case Studies approx. $79.95 preview of the mentioned concepts, especially Fourth Edition 4th ed. those underlying APS. Special emphasis is given 556 p. 170 illus. H. Stadtler, University of Hamburg, Germany; C. Kilger, to modeling supply chains and implementing Hardcover J&M Management Consulting AG, Mannheim, Germany APS successfully in industry. Understanding is (Replaces 978-3-540-22065-7) (Eds.) enhanced by several case studies covering a wide range of industrial sectors. The fourth edition Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resources contains updated material, rewritten chapters and Planning (ERP), and Advanced Planning Systems additional case studies. (APS) are important concepts in order to organize and optimize the flow of goods, materials, information and funds. This book, already in Market: Practitioners its fourth edition, gives a broad and up-to-date Location in bookstore: Management

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October 2007 Costs and Benefits of Collective Pension Systems ISBN 978-3-540-74373-6 $99.00 O. W. Steenbeek, S. van der Lecq, Erasmus University 247 p. 24 illus. both benefits and costs will help pension fund Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Eds.) Hardcover managers, boards of trustees, supervisors, and researchers to understand and to improve pension The Dutch pension system is often praised as one systems currently in place around the world. of the best in the world. It is efficient, it provides The reorganisation of pension systems is one of certainty to participants and it preserves cohesion the great challenges we are facing today. This and solidarity among workers and pensioners. impressive collection of studies offers the specialist This book, explicitly recommended by Robert C. reader a comprehensive overview of the current Merton (Nobel laureate), presents these benefits debate. in detail, supported by quantitative evidence. The book also discusses aspects of the system that are less favourable, such as implicit value Market: Practitioners and Researchers in the area of transfers from younger to older generations Pension Systems, Demography that limit mobility of labour. The analyses of Location in bookstore: Business/Economics

November 2007 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Domestic Markets ISBN 978-0-387-72856-8 approx. $99.00 Barriers & Innovation Approx. 255 p. provides historical information as well as the latest Hardcover G. Yago, J. R. Barth, B. Zeidman, A. Abuyuan, Milken data on entrepreneurship, and the book’s authors Institute, CA, USA (Eds.) are highly respected in the field, either as scholars or practitioners. An often-overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship in Entrepreneurship can serve as a means to foster America is its role in emerging domestic markets business development in emerging communities (EDM). This book focuses on entrepreneurship and as a critically important way to improve the in EDM encompassing minorities, women, and standard of living in low- and moderate-income low-income communities. It represents the most (LMI) sectors. up-to-date compilation of different perspectives on entrepreneurship. The book is part of the respected Milken Institute Series on Financial Innovations, Market: Researchers; Academia; Fund Managers/ which already has a built-in audience. The research Investors Location in bookstore: Management

Chemistry

November 2007 Liquid Separations with Membranes ISBN 978-3-540-47451-7 $69.95 An Introduction to Barrier Interference Approx. 130 p. 41 illus. separation processes. This approach introduces Hardcover K. W. Böddeker, Technische Universität Hamburg- the membranes, by way of the mass transport and Harburg selectivity demands which they are to meet. This book surveys, in systematic order, the terms and The challenge of membrane separation science and concepts by which barrier separations operate, technology is exploiting barrier interference. This and through which practical membrane separation book addresses the underlying principles of this processes are designed. growing discipline. This book presents the relevant thermodynamic features of fluid mixtures in contact with semipermeable barriers, then applies Market: Graduate Students the information in deriving the working principles Location in bookstore: Chemistry and design requirements of individual membrane

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Microarrays November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72716-5 Preparation, Microfluidics, Detection approx. $99.00 Methods, and Biological Applications applications of microarrays, from measuring gene Approx. 400 p. expression (DNA microarrays) to protein-protein Hardcover K. Dill, R. Liu, CombiMatrix Corp, Mukilteo, WA, USA; P. interactions, peptide chemistry, carbodhydrate Grodzinsky, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, chemistry, electrochemical detection, and USA (Eds.) microfluidics.

Combinatorial chemistry is used to find materials that form sensor micoarrays. This book discusses Market: Chemists and Engineers in Industry and the fundamentals, and then proceeds to the many Academia, Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Chemistry

An Introduction to Chemoinformatics October 2007 ISBN 978-1-4020-6290-2 $69.95 A. R. Leach, GlaxoSmithKline Research and sets, virtual screening, and library design. Simple Approx. 270 p. Development, Stevenage, UK; V. J. Gillet, University of illustrative examples are used throughout to Softcover Sheffield, UK illustrate key concepts, supplemented with case studies from the literature. The book is aimed This book aims to provide an introduction to the at graduate students, final-year undergraduates, major techniques of chemoinformatics. It is the and professional scientists. No prior knowledge is first text written specifically for this field. The first assumed other than a familiarity with chemistry part of the book deals with the representation of and some basic mathematical concepts. 2D and 3D molecular structures, the calculation of molecular descriptors and the construction of mathematical models. The second part describes Market: Graduate Students, Final-year Undergraduates, other important topics including molecular Professional Scientists similarity and diversity, the analysis of large data Location in bookstore: Chemistry

Functional Nucleic Acids for Analytical Applications October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73710-2 approx. $79.00 Y. Li, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Y. Lu, a timely and comprehensive overview of recent Approx. 300 p. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA (Eds.) advances in the field, from leading experts in Hardcover biology, chemistry, and engineering. The coverage Nature has long used nucleic acid aptamers and includes a variety of topics, from fundamentals of enzymes for regulatory activities, such as the functional nucleic acids, to their applications as recently discovered “riboswitches” involved in sensors, to nanotechnologies; as well as integration gene expression. The discovery of a large array of of functional nucleic acids into practical analytical natural and artificial functional nucleic acids has systems. generated new enthusiasm and new opportunities for molecular scientists from diverse disciplines, to devise new concepts and real applications that take Market: Researchers; Hospital Clinicians; Agents or advantage of those nucleic acids for sensing and Inspectors from Regulatory Agencies; Graduate or other analytical applications. This book provides Advanced Undergraduate Students Location in bookstore: Chemistry

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November 2007 Combinatorial Methods for Sensor Materials ISBN 978-0-387-73712-6 approx. $89.00 R. A. Potyrailo, V. M. Mirsky (Eds.) Approx. 200 p. the demands required for designing the next Hardcover generation of sensors. Part of the series Integrated Chemical sensors are in high demand for Microanalytical Systems, this book is a companion applications as varied as water pollution detection, volume to “Computational Methods for Sensor medical diagnostics, and battlefield air analysis. Material Selection,” edited by M. Ryan et al. This book provides a critical analysis of new opportunities in sensor materials research that have opened up with the use of combinatorial Market: Graduate and Postgraduate Students in and high-throughput technologies, with emphasis Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Instrumentation on experimental techniques. This book takes and Automation; Scientists an interdisciplinary approach, in tune with Location in bookstore: Chemistry

November 2007 Biotechnology for Odor and Air Pollution Control ISBN 978-3-540-74049-0 $89.95 Z. Shareefdeen, BIOREM Technologies Inc., Guelph, ON, 409 p. 70 illus. research institutes, and industries describe Canada; A. Singh, Petrozyme Technologies Inc., Guelph, Softcover various biotechnological methods ranging from ON, Canada (Eds.) laboratory, to pilot evaluation and to full-scale process implementation. In addition to the basic This is the first book on biotechnological processes microbiological and engineering aspects, the for odor and air pollution control, the nuisance design, modeling and control of bioreactors are and hazard side effects of industries. The book also presented. comes at a time when the demand for odor and air pollution control systems that provide nuisance-free, breathable air is growing. An Market: Researchers, Environmental and Civil Engineers, international board of authors from universities, Industrial Consultants Location in bookstore: Chemistry

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February 2008 7 Published by Humana Press ISBN 978-1-58829-611-5 $99.00 Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements Approx. 875 p. 123 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover J. Antonio, International Society of Sports Nutrition, FL, evidence but only material that is based on USA; D. Kalman, Miami Research Associates, Miami, FL, scientific findings. The authors provide tools USA; J. R. Stout, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, to make educated decisions regarding sports USA; M. Greenwood, D. Willoughby, Baylor University, nutrition and supplements. The book is Waco, TX, USA; G. G. Haff, West Virginia University, accompanied by a free CD ROM that provides Morgantown, WV, USA (Eds.) summaries, questions, and work sheets.

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Essentials in Food Science November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-69939-4 Third Edition $64.95 apply text information to cooking applications. 3rd ed. V. Vaclavik, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; E. W. Other updates include new photos, website Approx. 550 p. 117 illus. Christian, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, USA references, and culinary alerts for culinary and Softcover food preparation students. Added topics include (Replaces 978-0-306-47363-0) This revised Third Edition of Essentials in RFID (Radio frequency ID) tags, and trans Food Science covers the basics of foods, food fat disclosures. The new edition incorporates science, and food technology. Though the book thorough updates on: food commodities, previously was organized around the USDA Food optimizing quality, laws, and food safety. Pyramid, reviewers felt that this was outdated. The revised pyramid will now be mentioned in appropriate chapters only. New in this edition are Market: Students majoring in Food Science, Nutrition “Culinary Alerts!” scattered throughout chapters. majors studying Food Science in a Nutrition or Dietetics Their inclusion allows the reader to more easily Environment Location in bookstore: Chemistry/Food Science

Solving Problems in Food Engineering November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73513-9 approx. $49.95 S. Yanniotis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece solved problems and problems solved using a Approx. 345 p. 86 illus. With CD-ROM. computer. With the semi-solved problems the Softcover For upper-level undergraduates in food students are guided through the solution. The engineering, this text is an absolute must. It’s a main steps are given but the students will have step by step workbook indented to help students to fill out blank points. At first the problems are practice solving food engineering problems. It elementary but problems of increasing difficulty deals with problems in fluid flow, heat transfer, follow in a staged progression. A CD is supplied mass transfer and the most common unit with the book that contains spreadsheet solutions operations in food processing. These latter of problems that require the use of a computer. include thermal processing, cooling and freezing, evaporation, psychrometrics and drying. The clear and well structured text includes material Market: Upper Level Undergraduate Students in Food on theoretical questions, solved problems, semi- Engineering Location in bookstore: Chemistry/Food Science

Food Safety Culture December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72866-7 Creating a Behavior-Based Food Safety approx. $79.95 Management System This book offers a significant contribution toward Approx. 200 p. creating a behavior-based food safety management Hardcover F. Yiannas, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA system. In a retail or foodservice establishment, in an organization with thousands of employees, Food safety awareness is at an all-time high with or in a local community, improving safety means the identification of new and emerging threats changing unsafe behavior such as improper hand to the food supply, while consumers eat more washing, cross-contamination, or undercooking and more meals prepared outside the home. food. The author promotes improved food safety Accordingly, retail and foodservice establishments, by integrating food science with behavioral as well as producers at all stages of the food science, using a systems-based approach. production chain, have a growing responsibility to guarantee proper safety and sanitation practices. In this changing environment, achieving food Market: Food Safety Professionals; Quality Assurance safety means surpassing traditional approaches Professionals; Federal Regulatory Officials; Professionals to training, testing, and inspection. It requires Employed by State Agricultural Agencies and Local a sophisticated appreciation of organizational Health Departments culture and the human dimensions of food safety. Location in bookstore: Chemistry/Food Science

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October 2007 Resources, Co-Evolution and Artifacts ISBN 978-1-84628-900-2 $99.00 Theory in CSCW Approx. 330 p. organization; and the ways in which the value of Hardcover M. S. Ackerman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA; a resource comes to be recognized and portrayed. C. Halverson, T. Erickson, W. A. Kellogg, IBM TJ Watson This fascinating and illuminating text also details Research, USA (Eds.) the ways in which an artifact is transformed to enable it to function more effectively as a resource; How do software and other technical systems how an artifact’s usage practices evolve over time; come to be adopted and used? It’s a question often and the ways in which opportunistic use of an asked, and this text looks at how resources get artifact transforms it into a new kind of resource. created, adopted, modified, and die, by using a The authors also show how one might approach number of theoretical and empirical studies to the problem of designing a resource from scratch. carefully examine and chart resources over time. It examines issues such as: how resources are tailored or otherwise changed as the situations Market: Researchers and Educators in IT; Software and purposes for which they are used change; how Engineers and Information Technology Managers a resource is maintained and reused within an Location in bookstore: Computer Science

October 2007 Effective IT Service Management ISBN 978-3-540-73197-9 $69.95 To ITIL and Beyond! 342 p. 50 illus. service management processes related to service Hardcover R. Addy, Hartley, Kent, UK delivery and service support, their objectives, shortcomings, and how these issues can be The author provides IT service managers addressed in real-life situations. Overall, the and professionals with practical guidance on author gives an unbiased view of the discipline, its delivering and managing IT services in an objectives, major processes, and their benefits and effective and efficient manner by extending the shortcomings. His book provides a pragmatic and ITIL approach to deliver proactive and pragmatic comprehensive reference for anyone involved with IT service management. His book is a candid the delivery and support of IT services. look at the relative merits of currently accepted wisdom regarding the provision of IT services, using the principles of the IT Infrastructure Market: Professionals Library (ITIL) guidance series. It describes IT Location in bookstore: Computer Science

October 2007 Model-Driven Testing ISBN 978-3-540-72562-6 $59.95 Using the UML Testing Profile 187 p. 94 illus. software development. This book provides an Hardcover P. Baker, Motorola Labs, Basingstoke, UK; Z. R. Dai, excellent overview of how UML can be used for Fraunhofer Fokus, Berlin, Germany; J. Grabowski, test specification and testing. It provides practical University of Goettingen, Germany; Ø. Haugen, examples of applying the UML testing profile University of Oslo, Norway; I. Schieferdecker, for different applications of testing throughout Fraunhofer Fokus, Berlin, Germany; C. Williams, IBM the development process.” 7 Thomas Weigert, Watson Research Center, Hawthorne, NY, USA Motorola, Schaumburg, IL

From the reviews 7 “Little has been written on how testing should be handled in model-driven Market: Professionals Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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Test and Analysis of Web Services October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-72911-2 $89.95 L. Baresi, E. Di Nitto, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy acquire insight into how the system is supposed Approx. 470 p. 143 illus. (Eds.) to work; testing techniques to sample its actual Hardcover behavior; monitoring to probe its operational Web services have grown rapidly in popularity and performance; and nonfunctional requirements sophistication, today allowing tightly integrated like reliability and trust. Test and Analysis of yet heterogeneous applications that support Web Services provides a primary source of Web-based and enterprise-level integration. knowledge, and a comprehensive survey of state- The highly dynamic characteristics of service- of-the-art approaches, plus techniques and tools oriented applications means their validation is a for improving the quality of service-oriented continuous process that often runs in parallel with applications. execution. This book is the first reference on all aspects of testing and validating service-oriented architectures, which takes into account these Market: Researchers inherent intricacies. The book is arranged in a Location in bookstore: Computer Science practical sequence of four parts: static analysis to

Principles of the Spin Model Checker January 2008 ISBN 978-1-84628-769-5 $59.95 M. Ben-Ari, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel for teaching: jSpin-an integrated development Approx 250 p. environment for Spin; SpinSpider-uses output from Softcover Principles of the Spin Model Checker is an Spin to automatically construct state diagrams of introductory book, whose only prerequisite is a concurrent programs; VN, a tool for visualizing background in programming. Spin models are nondeterminism. Complete programs demonstrate written in the easily-learned Promela language. Spin each construct and concept; these programs are is easy to install and use. The Spin model checker is accessible on a companion website. not only a widely used professional tool but it is also a superb tool for teaching important concepts of computer science such as verification, concurrency Market: 2nd/3rd year Undergraduate Students of and nondeterminism. The book introduces Spin- Computer Science and Software Engineering. based software that the author has developed Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Thesis Projects November 2007 ISBN 978-1-84800-008-7 A Guide for Students in Computer Science and $59.95 your project proposal,-developing the problem Information Systems 2nd ed. description,-following objectives,-presenting Second Editon Approx. 190 p. 25 illus. and analysing your data,-drawing conclusions,- Softcover M. Berndtsson, University of Skövde, Sweden; J. presenting and defending your work,-preparing (Replaces 978-1-85233-332-4) Hansson, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, the final version of your report. Being an essential USA; B. Olsson, B. Lundell, University of Skövde, Sweden purchase for students, it also contains lots of useful information for supervisors and examiners This book provides computing and information including guidelines on how to review a final year students with all the tools they need to successfully project. complete a final year research project. Based on an approach which has been tried and tested on over 500 projects, it offers a simple step-by-step Market: Final year Undergraduate Students, MSc guide to the key processes involved:-developing Students, Project Supervisors, Examiners Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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November 2007 Bézier and Splines in Image Processing and Machine Vision ISBN 978-1-84628-956-9 $99.00 S. Biswas, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India; Approx. 270 p. 73 illus. With Includes with splines and includes: the significance B. C. Lovell, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4-page color insert. of Bernstein Polynomial in splines, detailed Australia Hardcover coverage of beta-splines applications which are relatively new, splines in motion tracking, various Digital image processing and machine vision deformative models and their uses. Finally the have both grown considerably during the last few book covers wavelet splines which are efficient and decades. Of the various techniques that have been effective in different image applications. so far developed, splines play a significant role in a number. This book, which will be essential reading for graduate researchers, deals with various image Market: Postgraduate and PhD Students and processing and machine vision problems efficiently Researchers in Image Processing and Computer Vision Location in bookstore: Computer Science

February 2008 Swarm Intelligence ISBN 978-3-540-74088-9 approx. $79.95 Introduction and Applications Approx. 275 p. new approaches to optimization and the control of Hardcover C. Blum, Universitat Politecnica Catalunya, Barcelona, robots. This field of research-referred to as swarm Spain; D. Merkle, University of Leipzig, Germany (Eds.) intelligence-is characterized by a decentralized and probabilistic way of working, the key advantages The laws governing the behavior of social insect being robustness and flexibility. colonies continue to mesmerize researchers. This edited book is both an overview of swarm Individual ants and bees are unsophisticated, but intelligence and a guide to the most interesting they can solve complex tasks at the colony level, recent developments, and will be of interest to both a prime example being the ability of ant colonies novices and experienced researchers in the field. to find shortest paths from nests to food sources. Task solving in social insects is based on self- organization, which often evolves from simple Market: Researchers in Academia and Industry, means of communication, directly or indirectly Graduate Students via changing the environment. Scientists have Location in bookstore: Computer Science applied aspects of the behavior of social insects in

November 2007 Numerical Geometry of Non-Rigid Shapes ISBN 978-0-387-73300-5 approx. $69.95 A. Bronstein, M. Bronstein, R. Kimmel, Technion-Israel Approx. 320 p. 49 illus., 7 in color. This book provides an overview of the current state Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel Softcover of science in analysis and synthesis of non-rigid shapes. Everyday examples are used to illustrate and Deformable objects are ubiquitous in the explain concepts and techniques. The presentation world, on all levels from micro to macro. Study of topics unfolds systematically, with numerous and modeling of such shapes arises in a wide figures to enrich the exposition. Practice exercises spectrum of applications, ranging from medicine follow the end of each chapter, with detailed to security. Non-rigid shapes have attracted solutions to selected problems in the appendix. growing interest, leading to rapid development A gallery of color images enhances the text. of the field, where state-of-the-art results from very different sciences-theoretical and numerical geometry, optimization, linear algebra, graph Market: Graduate Students, Teachers, Researchers, theory, machine learning and computer graphics, Professionals to mention a few-are applied to find solutions. Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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Neural-Symbolic Cognitive Reasoning April 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-73245-7 approx. $69.95 A. S. d‘Avila Garcez, City University, London, UK; models for a number of computer science logics, Approx. 265 p. L. C. Lamb, Brazil; D. M. Gabbay including modal, temporal, and epistemic logics, Hardcover by using a graphical presentation. It explains Humans are often extraordinary at performing neural networks using a sound, neural-symbolic practical reasoning. The human computer, slow integration methodology, and focuses on the as it is, is sometimes faster than any artificial benefits of integrating effective robust learning intelligence system. Are we faster because of with expressive reasoning capability. Offers useful, the way we perceive knowledge as opposed to stimulating reading for academic researchers, the way we represent it? The authors address graduate students, and senior undergraduates this question by presenting neural network in engineering, computer science, artificial models integrating the two most fundamental intelligence and machine learning. phenomena of cognition: our ability to learn from experience, and our ability to reason from what has been learned. This book offers the first Market: Researchers, Lecturers, Postgraduate Students, self-contained presentation of neural network Senior Undergraduate Students Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Innovization May 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-73172-6 Innovative Solution Principles Using approx. $79.95 Multiobjective Optimization offers introductions to innovation in design; Approx. 300 p. multiobjective optimization, in particular Hardcover K. Deb, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India evolutionary multiobjective optimization (EMO) techniques that find multiple, trade-off, optimal This book suggests a holistic approach to solutions; and knowledge extraction from optimization that involves two steps: find a set multivariate data using graphical, regression of trade-off optimal solutions involving two or and clustering techniques. He introduces his more conflicting objectives related to the problem, innovization methodology for revealing innovative and analyze these high-performing solutions to design principles related to decision variables determine solution principles that commonly and objectives, and demonstrates it through prevail among these solutions. Since the solutions engineering case studies, in particular product and are optimal, common principles are likely to process design problems. exist; and since these principles are common to many solutions they are likely to provide robust, reliable solution principles. The author Market: Researchers, Practitioners and Students of is a researcher in multiobjective optimization, Computer Science, Optimization and Design. and an expert in design methodology. This book Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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October 2007 Data-Driven 3D Facial Animation ISBN 978-1-84628-906-4 $99.00 Z. Deng, University of Houston, TX, USA; U. Neumann, Approx. 340 p. 149 illus. in color. but also expressive facial motion, facial gestures, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA Softcover facial modeling, editing and sketching, and facial (Eds.) animation transferring. It provides an up-to-date reference source for academic research and for Data-Driven 3D Facial Animation is the first professionals working in the facial animation book that specifically and systematically describes field. An edited volume, the book brings together the new and popular data-driven facial animation contributions from leading researchers and techniques developed in recent years. Although practitioners working in both academia and in the 3D facial animation is used more and more in leading animation studios. the entertainment industries, to date there have been very few books that address the techniques involved. Comprehensive in scope, the book covers Market: Graduate Students in Computer Graphics and not only traditional lip-sync (speech animation), Graphics and Animation Researchers Location in bookstore: Computer Science

September 2007 Software Measurement ISBN 978-3-540-71648-8 $89.95 Establish-Extract-Evaluate-Execute 561 p. 157 illus. Card, Ton Dekkers, Robert L. Glass, David A. Hardcover C. Ebert, Vector Consulting Services, Stuttgart, Germany; Gustafson, Marek Leszak, Peter Liggesmeyer, R. Dumke, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Andreas Schmietendorf, Harry Sneed, Charles Germany Symons, Ruediger Zarnekow and Horst Zuse. The book also provides examples and case studies In this comprehensive introduction to software from Global 100 companies such as Alcatel- measurement, Ebert and Dumke detail knowledge Lucent, Atos Origin, Axa, Bosch, Deloitte, and experiences about the subject in an easily Deutsche Telekom, Shell, Siemens and Vector understood, hands-on presentation. The book Consulting. This combination of methodologies describes software measurement in theory and applications makes the book ideally suited for and practice as well as provides guidance to both professionals in the software industry and for all relevant measurement tools and online scientists looking for benchmarks and experiences. references. Brief references are embedded from world-renown experts such as Alain Abran, Luigi Buglione, Manfred Bundschuh, David N. Market: Professionals, Practitioners Location in bookstore: Computer Science

December 2007 Robot Dynamics Algorithms ISBN 978-0-387-74314-1 approx. $129.00 Second Editon 2nd ed. in pseudocode and laid out in tables for easy Approx. 350 p. R. Featherstone, The Australian National University, implementation. It also has more algorithms than Hardcover Canberra, ACT, Australia the previous edition including some that exploit (Replaces 978-0-89838-230-3) sparse matrices and ones for kinematic loops. Aimed at engineers with knowledge of rigid- New material on the mathematics of spatial (6D) body dynamics, this book presents the subject vectors and how to analyze rigid-body systems of computational rigid-body dynamics through using spatial vectors is covered. Finally there is an the medium of spatial (6D) vector notation. It entire chapter devoted to how to build computer- explains how to model a rigid-body system as well oriented models of rigid-body systems. as how to analyze it. The book is a comprehensive collection of the best rigid-body dynamics algorithms in a single source. This second Market: Students and Engineers interested in Rigid-body edition includes nearly twice the content of the Systems previous edition with algorithms shown explicitly Location in bookstore: Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

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Modelling Distributed Systems October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73937-1 approx. $69.95 W. Fokkink, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The and exercises. Full solutions are provided in an Approx. 155 p. Netherlands appendix, while exercise sheets, lab exercises, Hardcover example specifications and lecturer slides are This textbook guides students through algebraic available on the author’s website. Researchers in specification and verification of distributed the field can use the book as a broad overview of systems, and some of the most prominent formal the state-of-the-art in algebraic specification and verification techniques. The author employs verification of distributed systems on the basis of a µCRL as the vehicle, a language developed to modern verification tool. combine process algebra and abstract data types. The book evolved from introductory courses on protocol verification taught to undergraduate Market: Undergraduate and Graduate Computer Science and graduate students of computer science, and Students; Researchers the text is supported throughout with examples Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Learning from Data Streams October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73678-3 Processing Techniques in Sensor Networks $89.95 techniques, and applying them to applications Approx. 255 p. 73 illus. J. Gama, University of Porto, Portugal; M. M. Gaber, in security, the natural sciences, and education. Hardcover University of Sydney, Australia (Eds.) This research monograph delivers to researchers and graduate students the state of the art in data The book provides the reader with a stream processing in sensor networks. The huge comprehensive overview of stream data processing, bibliography offers an excellent starting point for including famous prototype implementations further reading and future research. like the Nile system and the TinyOS operating system. The set of chapters covers the state-of- art in data stream mining approaches using Market: Researchers clustering, predictive learning, and tensor analysis Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Network Security October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73820-8 approx. $129.00 S. Huang, City University of Hong Kong, China; D. In this book, the topics covered include network Approx. 370 p. MacCallum, University of Minnesota, MN, USA; D. Du, design and modeling, network management, data Hardcover University of Texas at Dallas, TX, USA (Eds.) management, security and applications. The aim, intent, and motivation of this book is to provide This book provides a reference tool for the a reference tool for the increasing number of increasing number of the scientists whose research scientists whose research is more or less involved is related to sensor network security. The book is in network security. organized into several sections, each including some chapters exploring a specific topic. Network security is attracting great attention and there Market: Researchers in Computer Science and Computer are many research topics waiting to be studied. Engineering, Operations Research, and Mathematics Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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January 2008 Parallel Coordinates ISBN 978-0-387-21507-5 approx. $69.95 Visual Multidimensional Geometry and Its Approx. 495 p. 416 illus. Applications of “near” planes. The book also uses parallel Hardcover coordinates methodology to analyze proximities, A. Inselberg, Tel-Aviv University, Israel and Senior Fellow multidimensional transformations, curves, San Diego Supercomputing Center, Israel surfaces, hypersurfaces, convexity, and interior- point construction algorithms. The last chapter This is one book that can genuinely be said to explains in a non-technical way the methodology’s be straight from the horse’s mouth. Written application to visual and automatic data mining. by the originator of the technique, it examines The principles of the latter, along with guidelines, parallel coordinates as the leading methodology strategies and algorithms are illustrated in detail for multidimensional visualization. Starting on real high-dimensional datasets. from geometric foundations, this is the first systematic and rigorous exposition of the methodology’s mathematical and algorithmic Market: Advanced Undergrads/Graduates, Computer components. It covers, among many others, the Scientists, Computer Engineers, Applied Mathematicians, visualization of multidimensional lines, minimum Statisticians distances, planes, hyperplanes, and clusters Location in bookstore: Computer Science

February 2008 Multiobjective Problem Solving from Nature ISBN 978-3-540-72963-1 $89.95 From Concepts to Applications Approx. 300 p. problem, solution, objective, constraint, utility Hardcover J. Knowles, University of Manchester, UK; D. Corne, and preference, and show how these concepts Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK; K. Deb, Indian are investigated in current practice. Each chapter Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India (Eds.) contributes to the central, deep concepts and themes of the book: evaluating the utility of the Multiobjective problems involve several multiobjective approach; discussing alternative competing measures of solution quality; problem formulations; showing how problem multiobjective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) formulation affects the search process; and and multiobjective problem solving have examining solution selection and decision-making. become important topics of research in the The book benefits researchers, practitioners and evolutionary computation community over the graduate students engaged with the underlying past 10 years. This advanced text is aimed at general theories in fields such as natural researchers and practitioners in the area of search computing and heuristics. and optimization. The book focuses on how MOEAs and related techniques are used to solve problems, particularly in science and engineering. Market: Practitioners, Researchers and Graduate Contributions by leading researchers deal with Students in Optimization, Design, Natural Computing Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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Mathematical Linguistics November 2007 ISBN 978-1-84628-985-9 $99.00 A. Kornai, MetaCarta Inc., Cambridge MA, USA complexity, learnability, and the analysis of speech Approx. 305 p. 7 illus. and handwriting. The first of its kind, this book Hardcover Mathematical Linguistics introduces the is useful for those in information science, e.g., mathematical foundations of linguistics information retrieval and extraction, search to computer scientists, engineers, and engines; and in natural language technologies, e.g., mathematicians interested in natural language speech recognition, optical character recognition, processing. The book presents linguistics as a HCI. Exercises suitable for advanced readers cumulative body of knowledge from the ground are included, along with suggestions for further up, without assuming prior knowledge of reading and an extensive bibliography. linguistics. Where other textbooks concentrate on syntax and semantics, this comprehensive volume covers a rich array of topics including phonology Market: Graduates, Advanced Graduates, Researchers, and morphology, probabilistic approaches, Software Engineers in Natural Language Technology Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Sets, Logic and Maths for Computing February 2008 ISBN 978-1-84628-844-9 $39.95 D. Makinson, London School of Economics, UK of proof–logical and mathematical. From this Approx. 200 p. book the student can assimilate the basics of these Softcover This book equips the student with essential worlds and set out on the paths of computing with intellectual tools that are needed from the very understanding and a platform for further study as beginning of university studies in computing. The needed. most basic and useful concepts needed come from the worlds of sets, structures, and combinatorics. Recurring in all these are two kinds of instrument Market: Undergraduate Students Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Designing Conventional, Spatial, and Temporal Data Warehouses December 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74404-7 Concepts and Methodological Framework $79.95 for requirements specification depending on Approx. 430 p. E. Malinowski, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro, whether users, operational data sources, or both Hardcover San José, Costa Rica; E. Zimanyi, Université Libre de are the driving force in the requirements gathering Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium process, and they show how each approach leads to the creation of a conceptual multidimensional This book explains contemporary data warehouse model. The approaches are illustrated using many design in detail, and addresses two innovative real-world examples and completed by sample domains recently introduced to extend the implementations for Microsoft’s Analysis Services capabilities of data warehouse systems: the 2005 and Oracle 10g with the OLAP and the management of spatial and temporal information. Spatial extensions. The presentation covers requirements specification, and conceptual, logical, and physical modeling. The authors include three different approaches Market: Students, Lecturers, Advanced Professionals Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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December 2007 Smart Cards, Tokens, Security and Applications ISBN 978-0-387-72197-2 approx. $89.00 K. Markantonakis, K. Mayes, Royal Holloway University Approx. 300 p. 20 illus. attacks, application development, deployment and of London, UK (Eds.) Hardcover lifecycle management. By the end of the book the reader should be able to play an educated role in a This book combines a cross-discipline overview smart card related project, even to programming a of smart cards, tokens and related security card application. and applications plus a technical reference to support further research and study. A step-by- step approach educates the reader in card types, Market: Practitioners, Researchers and Advanced-level production, operating systems, commercial Students in Computer Science applications, new technologies, security design, Location in bookstore: Computer Science

November 2007 Toward Artificial Sapience ISBN 978-1-84628-998-9 $99.00 Principles and Methods for Wise Systems Approx. 240 p. 58 illus. and sublime. The book is organised into seven Hardcover R. V. Mayorga, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, sections, guiding the reader through the subject Canada; L. Perlovsky, Air Force Research Laboratory, in a structured and comprehensive manner. Hanscom, MA, USA (Eds.) Concepts are formalized and extended, compared and differentiated from their counterparts in the This edited volume offers discussion of Artificial/ Artificial Intelligent and Intelligence Systems Computational Sapience and Sapient Systems from disciplines. The applicability of developed a diverse set of contributors. The book presents concepts is illustrated thoroughly. This state-of- computational paradigms describing lower- the-art research volume is the first to explore and higher-level cognitive functions, including Computational Sapience and Sapient (Wise) mechanisms of concepts, instincts, emotions, Systems. situated behavior, language communication and social functioning. Hierarchical organization of the mind is considered, leading to explanations of Market: Researchers, Graduates the highest human capabilities for the beautiful Location in bookstore: Computer Science

October 2007 Information Retrieval for Music and Motion ISBN 978-3-540-74047-6 $89.95 M. Müller, University of Bonn, Germany 318 p. 136 illus., 39 in color. audio engineering, musicology, and computer Hardcover graphics. The book will appeal to a wide audience, This is the first monograph specializing in music from students at the graduate level and lecturers and motion retrieval. The book details concepts to scientists working in the above mentioned fields and algorithms for robust and efficient information in academia or industry. Lecturers and students retrieval by means of two different types of will benefit from the didactic style, and each unit is multimedia data: waveform-based music data and suitable for stand-alone use in specialized graduate human motion data. The detailed chapters at the courses. beginning of each part give consideration to the interdisciplinary character of this field, covering information science, digital signal processing, Market: Graduate Students, Lecturers, Researchers Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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Semantic Web Services Challenge February 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-72495-9 Results from the First Year approx. $99.00 an edited volume that develops this common Approx. 300 p. 20 illus. C. Petrie, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; understanding of the various technologies Hardcover H. Lausen, M. Zaremba, University of Innsbruck, Austria; intended to facilitate the automation of mediation, T. Margaria-Steffen, University of Potsdam, Germany choreography and discovery for Web Services (Eds.) using semantic annotations. The book is designed for a professional audience composed Service-Oriented Computing is one of the most of practitioners and researchers in industry. promising software engineering trends for future Professionals can use this book to evaluate SWS distributed systems. Currently there are many technology for their potential practical use. The different approaches to semantic web service book is also suitable for advanced-level students in descriptions and many frameworks built around computer science. them. Yet a common understanding, evaluation scheme, and test bed to compare and classify these frameworks in terms of their abilities Market: Industry Practitioners, Research Scientists and shortcomings, is still missing. This book is Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Object-Oriented Programming and Java September 2007 ISBN 978-1-84628-962-0 Second Editon $49.95 understanding of object-oriented programming 2nd ed. D. Poo, D. Kiong, S. Ashok, National University of concepts and their applications, the book provides Approx. 385 p. 86 illus. Singapore readers with the pre-requisites for writing proper Softcover object-oriented programs using Java. Object- Object-Oriented Programming and Java presents Oriented Programming and Java covers the two important topics in contemporary software latest in Java technologies and is suitable for development: object-oriented programming and undergraduate or postgraduate courses on object- Java. This book takes a different teaching approach oriented technology, and in particular, using Java from most available literature, it begins with as a programming language for creating object- the description of real-world object interaction oriented programs. scenarios and explains how they can be translated, represented and executed using object-oriented programming paradigm. Principally, Java is Market: Undergraduates studying Object-oriented an object-oriented programming language. Programming By establishing a solid foundation in the Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Advances in Biometrics October 2007 ISBN 978-1-84628-920-0 Sensors, Algorithms and Systems $79.95 advances in biometrics include new developments Approx. 520 p. 220 illus. N. K. Ratha, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, in sensors, modalities and algorithms. As new Hardcover Hawthorne, NY, USA; V. Govindaraju, University of sensors are developed, additional challenges Buffalo, NY, USA (Eds.) emerge in the algorithms for accurate recognition. New modalities have been discovered in addition Biometrics technology continues to stride to the fusion of existing modalities to improve forward, receiving both wider acceptance and accuracy and wider coverage. Written as a increased perceived need in various new security handbook for researchers, advanced students and applications in modern society. Biometrics is practitioners, this volume captures the very latest called on to meet the growing challenges of state-of-the-art biometrics research contributions identity management. While biometrics finds from leading international researchers in the field. use in diverse applications, the challenges to new research continue to grow as the user community expects a fully automatic system to cover the Market: Researchers, Practitioners, Advanced Students universal population with almost no errors. Recent Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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April 2008 Application and Adaptation of Heuristic Optimization Methods ISBN 978-3-540-72961-7 $79.95 F. Rothlauf, University of Mainz, Germany Approx. 290 p. down the art of designing efficient methods Hardcover into engineering tasks, and shows how to build Many books describe the application of successful applications of heuristic optimization heuristic optimization methods to a wide methods. The reader learns how to properly model variety of optimization problems. However, the the problem, choose the optimization method, process of developing an efficient optimization adapt that method to the properties of the specific method for the specific problem at hand seems problem, and, finally, implement the method. to be considered a “black art”, the domain of optimization specialists. Focused on the practitioner, this book demonstrates how to Market: Researchers, Practitioners, Students apply heuristic optimization methods. It breaks Location in bookstore: Computer Science

September 2007 Variable-length Codes for Data Compression ISBN 978-1-84628-958-3 $59.95 D. Salomon, California State University, Northridge, CA, Approx. 210 p. 42 illus. not the compression algorithms-the latter are USA Softcover available in many books, but the codes themselves are normally mentioned in the literature just in Most data compression methods that are based passing. The author’s crystal clear style of writing on variable-length codes employ the Huffman or and presentation, which has been familiar to Golomb codes. However, there are a large number readers for many years, now allows easy access to of less-known codes that have useful properties- the topic. Readers can find errata and auxiliary such as those containing certain bit patterns, or material on the author’s regularly updated website. which are robust-and these can be useful. This book brings this large set of codes to the attention of workers in the field and of students of computer Market: Researchers, Advanced Undergraduates, science. It comprehensively discusses the codes, Graduates Location in bookstore: Computer Science

October 2007 Interactive Curve Modeling ISBN 978-1-84628-870-8 $99.00 with Applications to Computer Graphics, Vision Approx. 370 p. 254 illus. and Image Processing their automated solutions through computers. Hardcover The authors present both classical and up-to-date M. Sarfraz, King Fahad University of Petroleum and theory, providing a class of practical solutions Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia to real-life problems. The book stimulates understanding, reviewing the latest developments This broad-ranging textbook covers curve in the field including a variety of techniques, modeling with solutions to real life problems applications, and systems necessary for solving real relating to computer graphics, vision, image life problems. processing, geometric modeling and CAD/CAM. Chapters deal with basic concepts of curve design technique, and demonstrates their use in various Market: Advanced Undergraduates, Graduates, applications with a wide range of problems with Professionals Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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A Modular Calculus for the Average Cost of Data Structuring December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73383-8 Efficiency-Oriented Programming in MOQA approx. $99.00 and sample derivations of the average-case time of Approx. 250 p. 20 illus. M. Schellekens, University College Cork, Ireland these programs, to illustrate this radically different Hardcover approach to average-case timing. The book It is is well known that the main time measure presents a single foundation for Average-Case currently used for real-time languages (worst-case Analysis, based on the notion of Random Structure time) is not modular in general, which makes Preservation, and solves several well-known open average-case analysis notoriously difficult because problems discussed by Knuth. it requires a variety of techniques which typically do not allow for automation. This book introduces the first programming language for which average- Market: Researchers and Students interested in Real- case time analysis of its programs is guaranteed to time Programming, Programming Language Semantics be modular. The authors include sample programs and Algorithm Analysis. Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Advances in Metaheuristics for Hard Optimization December 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-72959-4 $99.00 P. Siarry, Université de Paris, France; Z. Michalewicz, approaches; parallel and distributed metaheuristics Approx. 510 p. 177 illus. University of Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.) for multiobjective optimization; software Hardcover implementations; and real-world applications. The book gathers contributions related to the following topics: theoretical developments in metaheuristics; adaptation of discrete Market: Researchers and Graduate Students in metaheuristics to continuous optimization; Computer Science and fields related to Optimization performance comparisons of metaheuristics; (Operations research, Mathematics) cooperative methods combining different Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Crowd Simulation September 2007 ISBN 978-1-84628-824-1 $99.00 D. Thalmann, EPFL VRlab, Lausanne, Switzerland; aspects of a crowd, using social conventions of 242 p. 124 illus., 110 in color. S. R. Musse, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio inter-relationships. The authors of this book have Hardcover Grande do Sul, Brazil (Eds.) identified two broad areas of crowd simulation, focusing first on the realism of behavioural aspects Research on methods and techniques used in and secondly on how to achieve high quality simulating crowds is reaching maturity, but visualisation. Crowd requirements and potential until now there is no book that focuses on this strategies are discussed in this book and topics important topic. The study of crowds is complex, covered include population modelling, virtual with issues such as collision avoidance problems human animation and computer vision techniques relating to large numbers of individuals, motion that are focused on crowd control and crowd planning, trajectories and more. Depending on rendering. the application of crowds, other requirements such as real-time simulations are needed to populate virtual environments in VR systems. Market: PhD Candidates, Undergraduate/Postgraduate This book provides a tool to simulate behavioural Students interested in Crowd Simulation Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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October 2007 Security with Noisy Data ISBN 978-1-84628-983-5 $99.00 Private Biometrics, Secure Key Storage and Approx. 355 p. 90 illus. Anti-Counterfeiting physical unclonable functions are discussed Hardcover extensively. Coverage of new technologies includes P. Tuyls, B. Škoric, T. Kevenaar, Philips Research, algorithms to derive secure keys from noisy data, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Eds.) in particular from Physical Unclonable Functions and Biometrics; Practical Implementations of these Noisy data appear very naturally in applications algorithms; Techniques that offer insight into the where authentication is based on physical security systems in practice; overview and detailed identifiers. This book provides a self-contained description of new applications that become overview of the techniques and applications of possible through use of the new algorithms. security based on noisy data. The authors review the theory of authentication based on noisy data, and demonstrate it in practice as a key tool for Market: PhD Students, Professionals prevention of counterfeiting. Biometrics and Location in bookstore: Computer Science

April 2008 A Study of Statistical Zero-Knowledge Proofs ISBN 978-3-540-71373-9 approx. $69.95 S. P. Vadhan, Harvard University, Cambrdige, MA, USA Approx. 200 p. extended to computational zero-knowledge proofs Hardcover and arguments. The presentation is backed up by With exceptional clarity and precision, Harvard real perspicacity and intuition, yet assumes only academic Vadhan has revised and extended a basic background in computational complexity version his award-winning PhD thesis into this and cryptography, and thus the book can bring comprehensive investigation of statistical zero- a graduate student or a researcher in a related knowledge (SZK) proofs. He begins by showing area up to date on this topic. At the same time, that SZK has two natural complete problems, and it includes clear statements of numerous open then uses these complete problems to address a problems and research directions, which are likely wide variety of fundamental questions about SZK. to interest experts in the area. The book also includes a chapter that surveys recent developments in the area, in particular how the results and techniques of this thesis have been Market: Academic Researchers, Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Computer Science

November 2007 Secure Embedded Systems ISBN 978-0-387-71827-9 approx. $129.00 I. M. Verbauwhede, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Approx. 250 p. integrated circuits and systems to understand Belgium (Ed.) Hardcover both state-of-the-art attacks and the appropriate countermeasures. Optimizing for security is Any advanced integrated circuit or “system-on- different from optimizations for speed, area, or chip” has a need for security. In many applications power consumption. The balance between the the implementation has become the weakest link extra cost of security measures and the added in security, rather than the algorithms or protocols. benefits is difficult to maintain. This book offers the integrated circuits and systems designer an insight into the basics of security and cryptography from the implementation point Market: Integrated Circuit or Embedded Systems of view. It is important to know for designers of Designers Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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Geometric Algebra for Computer Graphics February 2008 ISBN 978-1-84628-996-5 approx. $99.00 J. A. Vince, Bournemouth University, UK reflections and rotations; and how to implement Approx 200 p., lines, planes, volumes and intersections. Hardcover Geometric algebra has been applied to different Introductory chapters also look at algebraic branches of physics for a long time. It is now being axioms, vector algebra and geometric conventions. adopted by the computer graphics community The book closes with a chapter on how the algebra and is providing exciting new ways of solving is applied to computer graphics. Filled with lots 3D geometric problems. The author of this book of clear examples and very well illustrated, this tackles this complex subject in his usual inimitable compact book provides an excellent introduction style, and has provided an accessible and very to geometric algebra for computer graphics. readable introduction. As well as putting geometric algebra into its historical context, the book addresses complex numbers and quaternions; the Market: Researchers and Students interested in nature of wedge product and geometric product; Geometric Algebra Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Ruby on Rails for PHP and Java Developers September 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73144-3 $59.95 D. Vohra, White Rock, BC, Canada book details the configuration of Ruby on Rails 394 p. 202 illus. with different databases such as MySQL, Oracle Softcover The web framework Ruby on Rails for developing and SQL Server 2005. In addition, it makes a database based web applications provides a Model- comparison with PHP, the most commonly used View-Controller framework. The required web scripting language for developing web applications. server WEBrick is included with Ruby on Rails. The book also provides example applications that The framework is configured with the MySQL may be modified to suit a developer’s application. database by default, but may be configured with another database. This book covers developing web applications with Ruby on Rails; no other Ruby Market: Web Applications Developers, IT-architects, on Rails book compares to this one. It discusses Project Managers, System Administrators Ajax, directory services, and web services. The Location in bookstore: Computer Science

Configuring User-Designer Relations January 2008 ISBN 978-1-84628-924-8 Interdisciplinary Perspectives approx. $69.95 studies the book juxtaposes in-depth explorations Approx. 200 p. A. Voss, M. Hartswood, K. Ho, R. Procter, University of of different perspectives and approaches to Hardcover Edinburgh, UK; M. Rouncefield, University of Lancaster, thinking about-and doing-user-designer relations, UK; R. Slack, University of Edinburgh, UK; M. Buscher, considering important implications for design and University of Lancaster, UK (Eds.) computer science more generally.

This book aims to deepen our understanding of the relationships between users and designers both Market: Researchers; Advanced Students in Human- as they emerge in the wild and as a consequence of computer Interaction, Computer Supported Co- our attempts to intervene. Through a series of case operative Work, Computer System Developers Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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October 2007 Business Process Management ISBN 978-3-540-73521-2 $79.95 Concepts, Languages, Architectures Approx. 380 p. share a common understanding of the principles Hardcover M. Weske, HPI, U Potsdam, Germany underlying business process management. To this end, he develops an overall picture that describes Weske here has succeeded in producing a wealth core BPM concepts and technologies and explains of comprehensive and up-to-the-minute material their relationships. This picture covers high-level for anyone interested in getting to know the business aspects like business goals, strategies, vast field of BPM. Superbly organized, the text and value chains, but it concentrates on process includes many illuminating figures. Business modeling techniques and process enactment process management is usually treated from two platforms, taking into account the different different perspectives: business administration stakeholders involved. and computer science–and it’s often found that never the twain shall meet. Mathias Weske argues that the communities involved need to Market: Graduate Students, Advanced Professionals Location in bookstore: Computer Science

December 2007 DNA Computing Models ISBN 978-0-387-73635-8 approx. $125.00 K. Zimmermann, Hamburg University of Technology, Approx. 300 p. 20 illus. the field of DNA computing. This book emphasizes Hamburg, Germany; Z. Ignatova, Max Planck Institute Hardcover computational methods to tackle central problems for Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany; of DNA computing, such as controlling living cells, I. Martinez-Perez, Hamburg University of Technology, building patterns, and generating nanomachines. Hamburg, Germany DNA Computing Models is intended for researchers and graduate-level students in DNA contains the genetic instructions for the computer science, bioengineering and molecular biological development of cellular life forms biology as a reference book. This volume is also or viruses. DNA computing uses DNA as a appropriate for practitioners in industry. substrate for storing information, while molecular biological operations are used to manipulate this information. DNA Computing Models provides Market: Researchers and Graduate-level Students in the reader with a comprehensive introduction to Computer Science Location in bookstore: Computer Science

October 2007 Stochastic Discrete Event Systems ISBN 978-3-540-74172-5 $89.95 Modeling, Evaluation, Applications Approx. 410 p. support is also covered. The book is completed Hardcover A. Zimmermann, TU Berlin, Germany with nontrivial examples to explain real-world applications of SDES. For researchers and graduate This book delivers a coherent and comprehensive students this monograph summarizes the body overview on modeling with a quantitative of knowledge for modeling and evaluating SDES, evaluation of SDES. An abstract model class for while bringing it to a new abstraction level with SDES is presented as a pivotal unifying result. the introduction of a new and unifying framework. Important model classes like queuing networks, In addition, the extensive reference list is an Petri nets and automata are presented in detail. excellent starting point for further detailed reading Standard and recently developed algorithms for and research. the performance evaluation, optimization and control of SDES are presented in the context of the abstract model class. The necessary software tool Market: Researchers Location in bookstore: Computer Science

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Education

The Language of Mathematics December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72858-2 approx. $74.99 B. Barton, The University of Auckland, Auckland, education, an important research strand has been Approx. 200 p. New Zealand the relationship with language and culture (e.g. Hardcover Bishop, Pimm, Restivo), as teachers strive to find This book emerges from several contemporary explanations and solutions for underachievement concerns in mathematics, language, and by minority groups. The main field from which mathematics education. In mathematics there this book emerges is that of ethnomathematics, has been a developing literature concerning the and the work of Ubiratan D’Ambrosio in bringing social and cultural roots of mathematics and to our awareness the sociocultural context of the sociology of the subject (e.g. Bloor, Gillies, mathematics and its pedagogy. Wilder). Mathematicians such as Devlin have written about their mathematical experience. With respect to language and cognition, writers such as Market: Researchers of Mathematics Education, Teachers Lakoff and Dehaene have attempted to identify the of Mathematics Education, Graduate Students in origins and influences of language and metaphor Mathematics Education in mathematical thinking. In mathematics Location in bookstore: Education

Enhancing Teaching and Learning through Assessment February 2008 ISBN 978-1-4020-6578-1 Experience from the Project approx. $99.00 of university teachers were gathered to address to Approx. 200 p. S. Frankland, J. Lee, The Hong Kong Polytechnic the assessment issues in university. In line with the Hardcover University, SAR China (Eds.) project’s aim in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning through designing, implementing, This book addresses the central issue of teaching and making effective use of assessment practices, and learning, and use of assessment. It attempts this book records how the frontline teachers and to look into the alternative use of assessment educational developers did in their own context. with illustrations of selected cases from different universities. Under the auspices of a teacher development project titled “Enhancing Teaching Market: Teaching, Practitioners, and Academics involved and Learning through Assessment”, the community in Assessment. Location in bookstore: Education

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October 2007 Amongst Mathematicians ISBN 978-0-387-37141-2 $89.95 Teaching and Learning Mathematics at the Approx. 350 p. University Level in collaborative, multilateral research and action Hardcover in undergraduate mathematics education, an area E. Nardi, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK that desperately needs such action. It contributes to the discourse on reform and demonstrates This book offers a unique perspective on ways in the feasibility and potential of collaboration which mathematicians perceive their students’ between practicing mathematicians and learning; the ways mathematicians teach; and researchers in mathematics education by engaging thoughtul reflection by mathematicians on their mathematicians as educational co-researchers. teaching practice. This broad view is achieved by Further, it puts forth a non-deficit discourse on the the unusual device of bringing fictional characters pedagogy of undergraduate mathematics. together into a conversation on these issues. The mathematical content is based on large bodies of data, including intensive focus groups involving Market: University Lecturers of Mathematics, mathematicians and mathematics educators that Undergraduate and Postgraduate Mathematics Students, have been collected and analysed over a substantial Researchers in Mathematics Education, Mathematics period. The book develops the analyses further, Teacher Educators demonstrating the pedagogical potential that lies Location in bookstore: Education

December 2007 New Directions for Situated Cognition in Mathematics Education ISBN 978-0-387-71577-3 approx. $99.00 A. Watson, University of Oxford, UK; P. Winbourne, Approx. 300 p. the present state of the field, the papers all relate to London South Bank University, London, UK (Eds.) Hardcover situated cognition, showing how its application to mathematics education has matured and become This book draws together a range of papers by usefully embedded in our approach to central experienced writers in mathematics education issues about learning mathematics. who have used the concept of situated cognition in their research in recent years. It provides an up- to-date overview of developments and applications Market: Comprising Researchers, Research Students, to which other researchers can refer and which Teacher Educators will inspire future research. The book examines Location in bookstore: Education

Electrical Engineering

September 2007 SOI Circuit Design Concepts ISBN 978-0-387-74099-7 $79.95 K. Bernstein, N. J. Rohrer, IBM Microelectronics, Essex 222 p. advantage, however, may lie in the unique circuit Junction, VT, USA Softcover topologies it supports; a number of these novel new approaches are described as well. The book SOI Circuit Design Concepts first introduces draws upon the latest industry literature as well the student or practicing engineer to SOI device as the firsthand experiences of its authors. It is an physics and its fundamental idiosyncrasies. It then ideal introduction to the concepts of governing walks the reader through realizations of these SOI use and provides a firm foundation for further mechanisms which are observed in common high- study of this exciting new technology paradigm. speed microprocessor designs. Rules of thumb and comparisons to conventional bulk CMOS are offered to guide implementation. SOI’s ultimate Market: Students, Practicing Engineers Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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Cognitive Wireless Communication Networks October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-68830-5 approx. $99.95 V. K. Bhargava, University of British Columbia, theoretical concepts and implementation issues Approx. 450 p. Vancouver, BC, Canada; E. Hossain, University of to provide a unified view of the state of the art Hardcover Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Eds.) of cognitive radio technology. Opening with a background review of cognitive radio techniques This book surveys recent advances in the theory and systems, the book approaches advanced and application of cognitive radio technology, material in a step-by-step fashion that readers can which has emerged as a promising technology for easily follow. maximizing utilization of limited radio bandwidth while accommodating the proliferation of services and applications in wireless networks. Cognitive Market: Graduate Students in Wireless Communications, radio technology involves technical, practical Researchers in Academia and Industry in Wireless regulatory considerations, and is generating Communications, Practitioners working in the area of increasing interest among researchers and Wireless Technology and Telecommunications in General spectrum policy makers. The text addresses both Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Applied Signal Processing November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74534-3 A MATLAB-Based Proof of Concept $89.95 of experts in applied signal processing fields, Approx. 350 p. T. Dutoit, Faculte Polytechnique de Mons, Belgium; presented in a project-oriented framework. Each Softcover F. Marques, Universitat Politécnica de Cataluna, chapter shows how to design a signal processing Barcelona, Spain system to solve a real-world engineering problem (as opposed to academic, theory-related problems Although signal processing professors have a used in textbooks). Chapter themes lead naturally broad and deep understanding of theory and to understanding of specific tools, while showing principles, they typically specialize in a few (if their practical use. The exercises and problems not one) applied areas. Image processing experts promote practical use of tools such as MATLAB. don’t often work on speech; speech experts seldom work on biomedical signals; biomedical specialists rarely research telecommunications problems. Market: Professional Engineers in Signals and Applied Signal Processing relieves this situation, Communication giving readers access to the teaching experience Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Traffic Grooming for Optical Networks January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-74517-6 Foundations and Techniques approx. $129.00 to traffic grooming as well as a wide range of Approx. 300 p. R. Dutta, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA; existing approaches. It includes a description of Hardcover A. E. Kamal, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; various areas of research by the leading researchers G. N. Rouskas, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA (Eds.) in those areas, and contains comprehensive description of related literature for each area. This Traffic grooming is the name given to a family book is intended to be a definitive reference and of optical network design problems that has text for traffic grooming both for the practitioner attracted significant attention from both in industry and the student in academia. academia and industry in the last decade or so. This book presents the practical motivation, theoretical description, and extant techniques Market: Students and Engineers of Optical Network for traffic grooming in optical networks. It covers Design and Traffic Grooming. fundamental and theoretical concepts related Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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October 2007 WLAN Transceiver Design ISBN 978-0-387-74515-2 approx. $129.00 W. Eberle, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium Approx. 350 p. on the overall approach to design problems and Hardcover design organization needed for transceiver design. This book brings together the fields of It does not focus on one particular standard, such communication, signal processing, and embedded as IEEE 802.11a/g. systems and circuits. These fields come together with a single design goal, a WLAN transceiver which combines analog and digital design, VLSI Market: Designers in the fields of Communication, and systems design, algorithms and architectures, Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, and Circuits as well as design and CAD/EDA. This book focuses Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

April 2008 A Framework for VoIP in IP-based Wireless Heterogeneous ISBN 978-1-4020-6630-6 approx. $109.00 Networks Approx. 300 p. Signaling, Mobility, Security Hardcover disruption caused by the user mobility that may H. Fathi, Aalborg University, Denmark; S. S. take place during the session. This book thus Chakraborty, Finland University, Finland; R. Prasad, investigates and proposes techniques for realizing Aalborg University, Denmark time-efficient control mechanisms for VoIP. One important aspect within this book is the use The provision of real-time services in wireless of correlated error processes or random error heterogeneous networks requires a set of time- processes or both to model the FER in the channel efficient control mechanisms to support a VoIP in order to evaluate the delays incurred by control session with acceptable quality. This book mechanisms in different error situations specifically focuses on mechanisms that affect the VoIP user satisfaction while not explicitly involved in the media session (i.e. the coded Market: Graduate level Students, Engineers and speech). This relates to the extra delays introduced Researchers active in the area of Wireless Networks and by the security and the signaling protocols used Communications to set up an authorized VoIP session and to the Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

December 2007 Computer Communication Networks ISBN 978-0-387-74436-0 approx. $89.95 F. Gebali, University of Victoria, BC, Canada Approx. 500 p. mathematical theory and techniques necessary Hardcover for analyzing telecommunication systems. Computer Communications Networks provides Queuing and Markov chain analyses are provided the basic techniques for modeling and analyzing for many protocols currently in use. The book two of the fundamental components of high then discusses in detail applications of Markov performance networks: switching equipment, chains and queuing analysis to model more than and software employed at the end nodes and 15 communications protocols and hardware intermediate switches. The book also reviews the components. design options used to build efficient switching equipment. Topics covered include Markov chains and queuing analysis, traffic modeling, Market: Graduate Students in Communications and interconnection networks, and switch architectures Network Design and Engineers in Communication and buffering strategies. This book also covers the Network Design and Analysis Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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Rapid Prototyping of Digital Systems, SOPC Edition September 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72670-0 approx. $64.95 J. O. Hamblen, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA; T. S. Hall, laboratory projects that enable students to build Approx. 400 p. With DVD. Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN, USA; their skills by putting them into practice. Projects Softcover M. D. Furman, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA cover such areas as serial communications, state machines with video output, video games and This is an exciting and challenging laboratory graphics, robotics, pipelined RISC processor component for an undergraduate digital logic cores, and designing computer systems using design class. The more advanced topics and a commercial processor core. Source files and exercises are also appropriate for upper-level additional example files are available on the courses in digital logic or embedded systems. accompanying DVD for all designs presented in The workbook introduces students to fully the text. integrated modern CAD tools, logic simulation, logic synthesis using hardware description languages, design hierarchy, current generation Market: Undergraduates and first year Graduates in EE, field programmable gate array technology, and CmpE and CS Systems areas SOPC design. It includes a number of interesting Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

An Introduction to Network Simulator NS2 December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71759-3 approx. $129.95 T. Issariyakul, Vancouver, BC, Canada; E. Hossain, are quite limited. The major objective of this book Approx. 400 p. Winnipeg, MB, Canada is to fill in this vacuum. Intended for researchers Hardcover in industry working in the area of communication This is a beginners’ guide for network simulator networks, the book will be also valuable to NS2, an open-source discrete event simulator senior undergraduate students and graduate designed mainly for networking research. NS2 is students working in the area of communication been widely accepted as a reliable simulation tool networking/wireless networks. for computer communication networks both in academia and industry. Surprisingly, there has been no book by which researchers and students Market: Researchers in the Industry working in the area can learn NS2. This is due to the absence of any of Telecommunications Networking, Professors, and comprehensive tutorial on NS2 and the fact that Senior Undergraduate and Graduate Students the resources available on NS2 (through online) Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Reuse Methodology Manual for System-on-a-Chip Designs September 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74098-0 $79.95 M. Keating, P. Bricaud, Synopsys, Inc., Mountain View, quickly that many of the details of design-for-reuse Approx. 300 p. CA, USA will undoubtedly continue to evolve over time. Softcover But the fundamental aspects of the methodology This revised and updated book outlines a set of described in this book have become widely best practices for creating reusable designs for use adopted and are likely to form the foundation of in an SoC design methodology. These practices chip design for some time to come. are based on the authors’ experience in developing reusable designs, as well as the experience of design teams in many companies around the Market: Researchers, Scientists world. Silicon and tool technologies move so Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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October 2007 Timing Optimization for High-Speed Digital Circuits ISBN 978-0-387-71055-6 approx. $129.00 I. S. Kourtev, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; E. G. Approx. 300 p. increasing and the ‘performance-per-power’ Friedman, University of Rochester, NY, USA; B. Taskin, Hardcover metric for integrated circuits becomes a key Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA issue. Therefore, techniques for understanding level-sensitive based circuits and for optimizing The focus of this book is on timing analysis the performance of such circuits are increasingly and optimization techniques for circuits with important. level-sensitive memory elements. Level-sensitive registers are becoming significantly more popular in practice as integrated circuit densities are Market: Chip Designers and Circuit Designers Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

November 2007 Wireless Mesh Networks ISBN 978-0-387-68838-1 approx. $129.95 Architectures, Protocols, Services and Approx. 330 p. Applications multihop wireless Internet connectivity to the Hardcover mesh clients. Wireless mesh networking has K. K. Leung, Imperial College, London, UK; E. Hossain, emerged as one of the most promising concept University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Eds.) for self-organizing and auto-configurable wireless networking to provide adaptive and flexible This book includes a set of research and survey wireless Internet connectivity to mobile users. This articles featuring recent advances in theory concept can be used for different wireless access and applications of wireless mesh networking technologies such as IEEE 802.11, 802.15, 802.16- technology which will be a significant component based WLAN, WPAN, and WMAN technologies. in the next generation of mobile communication networks. Wireless mesh networks consist of mesh clients and mesh routers, where the mesh Market: Graduate Students, Researchers in Academia routers form a wireless infrastructure/backbone and Industry, Practitioners working in the area of and interwork with the wired networks to provide Wireless Technology and Telecommunications in General Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

December 2007 Practical Problems in VLSI Physical Design Automation ISBN 978-1-4020-6626-9 approx. $104.95 S. K. Lim, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Approx. 300 p. this focus and has maintained typeset version Hardcover of the solutions. He has shared solutions with This book offers problems and solutions related colleagues teaching physical CAD either as a to algorithms used in VLSI physical design sole theme or as a part of EDA (electronic design automation. In designing and teaching a graduate- automation) classes. When some gave useful level course on physical CAD for VLSI at Georgia comments and even donated their own problems, Tech Dr. Sung Kyu Lim discovered that the Dr. Lim decided to write this book. best way to help students understand complex algorithms was to walk them through a small example solvable in 10-15 minutes by hand. Over Market: Students and Researchers the years Dr. Limn has written his homework with Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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Embedded Microprocessors January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-71775-3 Evaluation and Testing approx. $129.95 purpose of this book is to bridge this gap and Approx. 250 p. R. N. Mahapatra, Texas A&M University, College Station, provide some safety assurances in the use of Hardcover TX, USA COTS embedded processors. The book combines established results and ongoing research results The manufacturers of commercial off-the-shelves for both researchers and practicing engineers in (COTS) microprocessors do not share safety industry. related information on using their products for time-critical sensitivity applications. The complexity of modern microprocessor evaluation Market: Researchers and Practicing Engineers in in general and for time-critical applications in industry; Graduate and Senior-Undergraduate students particular has been a well known challenge for in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science both researchers and practicing engineers. The and Computer Engineering. Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Signal Processing Techniques for Knowledge Extraction and January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-74366-0 Information Fusion approx. $129.00 Approx. 300 p. D. Mandic, Imperial College London, UK; M. Golz, Information Fusion are naturally linked and aim Hardcover University of Schmalkalden, Germany; A. Kuh, University at detecting and estimating the signal of interest of Hawaii, Manoa, HI, USA; D. Obradovic, Siemens and its parameters, and further at combining AG, Munich, Germany; T. Tanaka, Tokyo University of measurements from multiple sensors (and Agriculture & Technology, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) associated databases if appropriate) to achieve improved accuracies and more specific inferences This book assembles the latest research which cannot be achieved using only a single achievements from various areas of signal signal modality. processing and related disciplines to consolidate the existing and proposed new directions in DSP- based knowledge extraction and information Market: IEEE Signal Processing Society, including fusion. The text includes contributions presenting Machine Learning for Signal Processing, Multimodal both novel algorithms and existing applications, Signal Processing, Nonlinear Systems, Data and Sensor especially on-line processing of real world data, are Fusion and Spectum Estimation and Feature Extraction. included. The areas of Knowledge Extraction and Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Digital Signal Processing with Field Programmable Gate Arrays October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-72612-8 Third Edition $109.00 VERILOG source code and a glossary are given 3rd ed. U. Meyer-Baese, Florida State University, Tallahassee, in the appendices, while the accompanying CD- 770 p. 359 illus. With CD-ROM. FL, USA ROM contains the examples in VHDL and Verilog Hardcover code as well as the newest Altera “Quartus II web Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are edition” software. This edition has a new chapter revolutionizing digital signal processing as novel on microprocessors, new sections on special FPGA families are replacing ASICs and PDSPs for functions using MAC calls, intellectual property front-end digital signal processing algorithms. So core design and arbitrary sampling rate converters, the efficient implementation of these algorithms is and over 100 new exercises. critical and is the main goal of this book. It starts with an overview of today’s FPGA technology, devices, and tools for designing state-of-the-art Market: R&D Engineers, Students, Researchers in Digital DSP systems. A case study in the first chapter Signal Processing and Circuitry is the basis for more than 40 design examples Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering throughout. Each chapter contains exercises. The

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December 2007 Enterprise Security ISBN 978-0-387-74434-6 approx. $39.95 Compliance v. Competence Approx. 250 p. and requirements for various segments in industry Hardcover S. Nair, M. Marchetti, Southern Methodist University, and government. Further, the book highlights Dallas, TX, USA; J. Hopkinson, Information and widely existent “compliance paralysis” and Infrastructure Technologies, Herndon, VA, USA analyzes its etiology. Finally, the book delineates a seven-step process to achieve both compliance Irrespective of their sizes, companies are forced and business continuity as repeatable enterprise to be complaint to various security standards, to characteristics. maintain their good standings with government agencies as well as clients. There is enormous overlap and contradiction across the standards and Market: Professionals Responsible for Corporate one size does not fit all. This book examines dual Operations or Corporate Security; Senior Executives perspectives of enterprise security, compliance and Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering/Computer business continuity, and offers a pathway to their Science convergence. It provides a comparative discussion on popular standards and suggests the suitability

November 2007 Introduction to Ultrawideband for Wireless Communications ISBN 978-1-4020-6632-0 approx. $99.95 H. Nikookar, TU Delft, The Netherlands; R. Prasad, Approx. 300 p. the practicing engineers from industry who deal Aalborg University, Denmark Hardcover with the wireless systems that are designed and analyzed with the UWB technique. The aim of this book is to provide interesting material to (graduate) students and researchers working in the field of commercial UWB wireless Market: Graduate Students and Researchers working in communications. The book will also be useful for the field of Commercial UWB Wireless Communications Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

October 2007 Functional Verification Coverage Measurement and Analysis ISBN 978-0-387-73992-2 $79.95 A. Piziali, Parker, TX, USA Approx. 225 p. introduce a useful taxonomy for coverage of metric Softcover classification. Using this taxonomy, the reader This book addresses a means of quantitatively will clearly understand the process of creating assessing functional verification progress. Without an effective coverage model. This book offers a this process, design and verification engineers, and thoughtful and comprehensive treatment of its their management, are left guessing whether or subject for anybody who is really serious about not they have completed verifying the device they functional verification. are designing. Using the techniques described in this book, they will learn how to build a toolset which allows them to know how close they are Market: Professionals, Academics to functional closure. This is the first book to Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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Fast Fourier Transform February 2008 ISBN 978-1-4020-6628-3 approx. $89.95 K. Rao, D. N. Kim, University of Texas at Arlington, TX, and up-to-date FFTs. The authors include many Approx. 350 p. With CD-ROM. USA; J. J. Hwang, Kunsan National University, Kunsan, figures, tables, and graphs to help the reader Hardcover Korea readily and intuitively understand the concepts of fast algorithms, along with references to books This book presents an introduction to the and review papers, lists of applications, hardware/ principles of the fast Fourier transform. The software, and useful websites. The book offers new emphasis of the book is on the foundation of FFTs MATLAB functions and MATLAB source codes, such as the decimation-in-time FFT, decimation- on an included CD-ROM. in-frequency FFT algorithms, integer FFT, prime factor DFT. Fast Fourier Transform covers FFTs, frequency domain filtering, and applications Market: Engineers, Scientists, Researchers, Faculty to video and audio signal processing, offering and Graduate Students whose specialty is in Signal thorough and detailed explanation of important Processing, Circuits, Image Processing, Communications Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Networked Sensing Information and Control January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-68843-5 approx. $129.00 V. Saligrama, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.) disciplinary efforts to integrate ideas from the Approx. 250 p. various research communities. The book presents Hardcover This book presents research on informational research work conducted by internationally and mathematical aspects of networked sensing renowned researchers from the fields of control, systems. The importance and timeliness of information theory and signal processing, focused the book is evidenced by the proliferation on the common theme of distributed sensing, of independent special sessions devoted to inferencing, and control over networks. specific aspects of sensor networks in respected international conferences. Despite these efforts the focus has been on specific and isolated aspects of Market: Researchers, Graduate Students, Professionals networked sensing and there is a need for cross- Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Optical Waveguide Theory October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74224-3 Second Editon approx. $99.95 into key aspects of optical communications and 2nd ed. A. Snyder, J. Love, Australian National University, sensing, which the authors have helped research. Approx. 750 p. Canberra, ACT, Australia These include: Optical couplers; Planar waveguides Hardcover and devices; Fibre/waveguide Bragg gratings and (Replaces 978-0-412-09950-2) This book concentrates on “powerful” nonlinear devices; Holey and photonic bandgap optical situations, when light guides itself in a fibres; Optical amplifiers; Faraday effect and homogenous medium without any intervening sensors; Non-linear phenomena and more. core-cladding structure: in short, light induces its own guiding structure. The revised Second Edition of Optical Waveguide Theory reaffirms the Market: Professionals, Scientists and Graduate level contemporary validity of its original observations, Students of Optical Communications, Optics and and is updated to include topics that have evolved Photonics. Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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March 2008 Communication System Design Using DSP Algorithms ISBN 978-0-387-74885-6 approx. $125.00 With Laboratory Experiments for the 3rd ed. TMS320C6713 and TMS320C6711 or TMS320C6711 DSK, this new edition updates the experiments based on the TMS320C6713 (but Approx. 320 p. Third Edition Spiral binding can easily be adapted to other DSP boards). Each S. A. Tretter, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, chapter begins with a presentation of the required USA theory and concludes with instructions for performing experiments to implement the theory. Designed for senior electrical engineering In the process of performing the experiments, students, this textbook explores the theoretical students gain experience in working with software concepts of digital signal processing and tools and equipment commonly used in industry. communication systems by presenting laboratory experiments using real-time DSP hardware. Originally designed for the Texas Market: Senior Electrical Engineering Students Instruments TMS320C6701 Evaluation Module Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

November 2007 Semiconductor Devices ISBN 978-0-387-74513-8 approx. $129.00 Defects, Reliability and ESD Protection Approx. 350 p. the reliability of the semiconductor devices. One Hardcover V. A. Vashchenko, National Semiconductor, Santa Clara, of the major challenges the book covers is the gap CA, USA; V. Sinkevitch, Pulsar R&D Manufacturing in understanding of major physical regularities Company, Moscow, Russia between the theoretical knowledge in the field of non-linier phenomena in semiconductors and the This book provides an important link between reliability and ESD protection problems in process the theoretical knowledge in the field of non- and device development, circuit design, TCAD, linier physics and practical application problems and applications. in microelectronics. The purpose of the book is popularization of the physical approach for reliability assurance. Another unique aspect of the Market: Electronic Reliability Engineers, ESD Device and book is the role of local structural defects, their Circuit Designers mathematical description, and their impact on Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

October 2007 Fine-and Coarse-Grain Reconfigurable Computing ISBN 978-1-4020-6504-0 $119.00 S. Vassiliadis, Delft University of Technology, Approx. 300 p. projects AMDREL and MOLEN. The first section The Netherlands; D. Soudris, Democritus University of Hardcover consists of two extensive surveys of FPGA and Thrace, Greece (Eds.) Coarse-Grain Reconfigurable Architectures. In Part II, case studies, innovative research results This superb and highly practical work gives about reconfigurable architectures and design the basic concepts and building blocks for frameworks from three projects are described, the design of Fine- (or FPGA) and Coarse- along with a new classification according to Grain Reconfigurable Architectures. Recently microcoded architectural criteria. Everyone from developed integrated architecture design and undergraduates to professors in electrical or software-supported design flow of FPGA and computer engineering will find this an essential coarse-grain reconfigurable architecture are reference text. also described. The book is accompanied by an interactive CD which includes case studies and lab projects for the design of FPGA and coarse- Market: Students and Engineers/Professionals from grain architectures based on the European funded Industry Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

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Standardized Functional Verification October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71732-6 $129.00 A. Wiemann, San Carlos, CA, USA to assess the risk of functional bugs at tape-out or Approx. 300 p. at any other critical product juncture. The book Hardcover This book reviews the science of functional shows consumers how to compare IP offerings verification that applies to digital hardware from multiple vendors. For producers, it describes systems. With a precise and comprehensive how to verify IP in a manner that meets customer terminology the book describes a thorough needs. Producers and consumers of silicon IP technical framework for achieving superior results therefore have a solid framework to communicate with greater efficiency. It also defines a scientific requirements and to align expectations effectively basis for achieving functional closure and shows and efficiently. how true functional closure can be measured by software. The author provides a wealth of practical guidance for practicing professionals, showing how Market: Verification Engineers, Project Managers to compare results from differing projects and how Location in bookstore: Electrical Engineering

Engineering

Open-Channel Flow December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-30174-7 Second Editon approx. $99.00 for computer analyses; full coverage of unsteady 2nd ed. M. H. Chaudhry flow; inclusion of typical computer programs; new Approx. 500 p. With CD-ROM problem sets and a complete solution manual for Hardcover Here readers will find a brand new edition the instructors. Not only does it contain typical of a classic on the subject. It’s conceived as a computer programs, but it also provides a solution companion to senior-level undergraduate and manual for instructors. graduate courses on steady and unsteady open- channel flow. The book is in two parts, one dealing with steady, and the other unsteady, flow. This Market: Students, Graduates and Advanced second edition features a very strong emphasis on Undergraduates in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic the presentation of modern methods of analysis Engineering, Waste Water Technology Location in bookstore: Engineering

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May 2008 Finance for Engineers ISBN 978-1-84800-032-2 approx. $79.95 A Strategic Approach to Financial Management Approx. 400 p. 100 illus. the financial case must be clear and compelling. Hardcover F. K. Crundwell, CM Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Parklands, South This book provides a framework for engineers Africa and scientists to undertake financial evaluations and assessments of engineering or production With flair and an originality of approach, projects. The material covered enables the reader Crundwell brings his considerable experience to understand how the economics of a technical to bear on this crucial topic. Uniquely, this book project fit into the finances of the company. It discusses the technical and financial aspects of demonstrates the integration of the technical and decision-making in engineering and demonstrates financial decision-making through case studies these through case studies. It’s a hugely important and examples relevant to the practising engineer. matter as, of course, engineering solutions and financial decisions are intimately tied together. The best engineers combine the technical and Market: Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate financial cases in determining new solutions to Students in all branches of Engineering, Practicing opportunities, challenges and problems. To get Engineers your project approved, no matter the size of it, Location in bookstore: Engineering

February 2008 Engineering the Guitar ISBN 978-0-387-74368-4 approx. $49.95 Theory and Practice Approx. 200 p. processes, including both handmade and mass Hardcover R. M. French, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA produced instruments, as well as an analysis of sound quality and a detailed description of This book offers a uniquely engaging description guitar electronics. Presented with informative of the mechanics of the guitar, for engineers illustrations, this popular musical volume and craftsmen alike. Clearly written in a describes the underlying mechanical concepts conceptual language, it provides readers with an behind the guitar, supported by theory and test. understanding of the dynamic behavior of the instrument, including structural and component dynamics, and various analytical models, such as Market: Engineering and Physics Researchers and discrete, finite element, and boundary element Students interested in Mechanics, Acoustics, and models. The text also covers manufacturing Instrument Making Location in bookstore: Engineering

February 2008 Vehicle Dynamics ISBN 978-0-387-74243-4 approx. $99.00 Theory and Application Approx. 600 p. advantages and disadvantages of different steering Hardcover R. N. Jazar, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, USA schemes. This book includes a detailed review of practical design considerations and a number of Vehicle Dynamics: Theory and Application is practical examples and exercises. written as a textbook for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in mechanical engineering. It provides both fundamental and Market: Senior Undergraduate and first year Graduate advanced topics on handling, ride, components, Students enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering course and behavior of vehicles. Coverage includes front, entitled Vehicle Dynamics, Automotive Dynamics, or rear, and four wheel steering systems, as well as the Vehicle Systems. Location in bookstore: Engineering

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Mobile, Intelligent Robots February 2008 ISBN 978-3-211-36248-8 $69.95 P. Kopacek, M. Han date knowledge of the field at large. Each chapter Approx. 250 p. includes an overview and summary followed by Softcover Based on over 10 years of research, lectures and exercises to test the readers’ knowledge. This text is publications, this is the first comprehensive text one of the first practical treatments of the topic. to address the current state-of-the-art as well as to forecast future developments of intelligent mobile robots and their applications. Included are Market: Scientists and Students interested in the thorough descriptions of mobile robots developed developments and applications of Mobile, Intelligent and used by the authors in their own work, and Cooperative Robots complemented with highly detailed and up-to- Location in bookstore: Engineering

Turbulence in Fluids March 2008 ISBN 978-1-4020-6434-0 Fourth Edition approx. $99.00 to turbulence in fluid mechanics; basic fluid 4th ed. M. Lesieur, Grenoble Institute of Technology, Grenoble, France dynamics; transition to turbulence; shear-flow Approx. 585 p. turbulence; Fourier analysis for homogeneous Hardcover Now in its 4th edition, this book is an exhaustive turbulence; isotropic turbulence; phenomenology (Replaces 978-0-7923-4415-5) monograph on turbulence in fluids in theoretical and simulations; analytical theories and stochastic and applied aspects, with many advanced models; two-dimensional turbulence; geostrophic developments using mathematical spectral turbulence; absolute-equilibrium ensembles; methods, direct-numerical simulations, and large- the statistical predictability theory; large- eddy simulations. The new edition incorporates eddy simulations; and a section that explores results from research done since 1997; many of developments towards real-world turbulence. these results come from direct and large-eddy simulations methods, which have provided significant advances in problems such as turbulent Market: Graduate Students, Researchers and Engineers mixing or thermal exchanges (with and without in Mechanical, Aerospace and Chemical Engineering gravity effects). Coverage includes an introduction Location in bookstore: Engineering

Advanced Thermodynamics February 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-74645-4 With Historical Annotations approx. $79.95 years. Historical annotations offer some relaxing Approx. 550 p. I. Müller, W. H. Müller, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany moments during the study. Hardcover

This self-contained text includes exercises, appropriate also for self-studies. Both authors have Market: Undergraduates and Graduate Students taught thermodynamics to students of engineering, Location in bookstore: Engineering chemistry, physics, and physical chemistry for

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October 2007 Systems Signatures and their Applications in Engineering ISBN 978-0-387-71796-8 $89.95 Reliability Approx. 165 p. 13 illus. Hardcover F. J. Samaniego, University of California at Davis, CA, the broad applicability of system signatures has USA become apparent and the tool’s utility in coherent systems and communications networks firmly Since the introduction of system signatures in established. The book compares actual system Francisco Samaniego’s 1985 paper, the properties lifetimes where the tool has been and has not been of this technical concept have been examined, used. These comparisons-which have been done tested and proven in a wide variety of systems over a period of years-demonstrate the practical, applications. Based on the practical and research feasible and fruitful use of the tool in building success in building reliability into systems with reliable systems. Finally, the book explores new system signatures, this is the first book treatment results and future directions for system signatures. of the approach. This book provides guidance on how reliability problems might be structured, modeled and solved. Over the past ten years Market: Professors and Graduate Students, Practitioners Location in bookstore: Engineering

October 2007 Introduction to Genetic Algorithms ISBN 978-3-540-73189-4 $99.00 S. Sivanandam, S. N. Deepa, PSG College of Technology, Approx. 370 p. 277 illus. applications of Genetic Algorithms and solved Coimbatore, India Hardcover Genetic Problems using MATLAB software and C/C++. Few Genetic Algorithm problems are This book is designed to provide an in-depth programmed using MATLAB and the simulated knowledge on the basic operational features and results are given for reference. The book is written characteristics of Genetic Algorithms. The various for a wide range of readers who wish to learn the operators and techniques given in the book are basic concepts of Genetic Algorithms. pertinent to carry out Genetic Algorithm Research Projects. The book also explores the different types of Genetic Algorithms available along with their Market: Graduate Students, Researchers in Evolutionary importance. It contains basic concepts, several Computation, and Genetic Algorithms Location in bookstore: Engineering

October 2007 Fluid Mechanics ISBN 978-3-540-73536-6 $99.00 Second Editon 2nd ed. thermodynamics. The second part consists of 513 p. 214 illus. J. Spurk, Technische Hochschule, Darmstadt, Germany; the methodical application of these principles to Hardcover N. Aksel, Universität Bayreuth technology. This second English version is the translation of the very successful sixth German This successful textbook emphasizes the unified book, significantly expanded by a new chapter nature of all the disciplines of Fluid Mechanics about creeping flows. In addition, sections about as they emerge from the general principles of thin-film flow and flow through porous media continuum mechanics. The different branches are added and thus the book gives a complex of Fluid Mechanics, always originating from introduction to the wide area of fluid mechanics. simplifying assumptions, are developed according to the basic rule: from the general to the specific. The first part of the book contains a concise Market: Students and Scientists in Engineering, Physics but readable introduction into kinematics and and Applied Mathematics the formulation of the laws of mechanics and Location in bookstore: Engineering

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Handbook of Fractional-Horsepower Drives February 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-73128-3 $119.00 H. Stoelting, University of Hannover, Germany; mechanical transducers. Additionally, the book Approx. 350 p. 462 illus. E. Kallenbach, TU Ilmenau, Germany (Eds.) shows us avenues for projecting new drives. With Hardcover this first English edition of the bestselling German Fractional horsepower drives are crucial for all book, the author addresses practising engineers kinds of products, from simple domestic utensils as well as students of electrical and mechanical to most complex technological applications. engineering, control and mechatronics. This handbook gives a practical overview on the available drives. It provides a comprehensive reference on the design, functionality, properties, Market: Engineers in Product Development, Advanced and applications of fractional horsepower drives Students of Electrical Engineering as well as introducing readers to their control and Location in bookstore: Engineering

Dynamics of Multibody Systems October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73913-5 Second Editon $99.00 deriving e.g., equations of motion from Lagrange`s 2nd ed. J. Wittenburg, University of Karlsruhe, Germany equation, as inevitable. It is the main purpose of Approx. 235 p. 77 illus. this book to describe in detail a formalism which Hardcover Investigations into the dynamics of a system of substantially simplifies these tasks. rigid bodies require the formulation of nonlinear equations of motion, of energy expressions, kinematic relationships, and other quantities. It is Market: Scientists and Advanced Graduate Students in comon practice to develop these for each system Mechanics separately and to consider the labor necessary for Location in bookstore: Engineering

Grippers in Motion April 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-74653-9 The Fascination of Automated Handling Tasks approx. $69.95 Second Editon process are defined, and how subsequent motion 2nd ed. follows gripping is shown. The implementation Approx. 300 p. A. Wolf, robomotion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany; of these motion processes, from simple linear Hardcover R. Steinmann, Schunk GmbH, Lauffen am Neckar, motions to the kinematics of multiple axes, (Replaces 978-3-540-25657-1) Germany; H. Schunk, Schunk Intec Inc., Morrisville, NC, is illustrated in a practical way. This practical USA introduction motivates students and even professionals to learn more about the world of Grippers in Motion provides a comprehensive, robotic grippers. Grippers in Motion includes a practice-oriented guide to the fascinating details spectrum of real-world applications demonstrating of automation processes involving gripping and the possibilities and varieties of automation in manipulation. This intriguing and colorful book practice. leads the reader from the history of automation and robotics to the fundamentals of the gripping process as well as the interaction of the gripping Market: Engineers, Practitioners, Students in process with individual workpieces. Boundary Engineering, especially Robotics, Automation, Machine conditions and initial situation of the gripping Building Location in bookstore: Engineering

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Environmental Sciences

December 2007 Management Planning for Nature Conservation ISBN 978-1-4020-6580-4 approx. $59.95 A Theoretical Basis & Practical Guide Approx. 260 p. to developing such a plan. It concludes with a Softcover M. Alexander, Conservation Management System series of case studies which clearly illustrate the Consortium, UK (Ed.) underlying principles drawn out in the text, while highlighting the different approaches demanded This is the first planning guide to meet the by very different sites. The book draws on the requirements of Natura 200 sites and it brings expertise of leaders in both conservation research a new dimension to the modern literature on and wildlife management. conservation management. Combining key theories with real practice it fills a critical gap which has often hindered in-depth understanding Market: Post Graduate Students in Countryside of the planning process. The book provides Management Courses, Students at any level of historical and rational background which helps to Conservation Science, Professional Conservation and explain what makes a really effective management Countryside Managers. plan, and it presents a detailed practical guide Location in bookstore: Environmental Sciences

October 2007 Protecting the Gulf‘s Marine Ecosystems from Pollution ISBN 978-3-7643-7946-9 $99.00 H. Barth, University of Regensburg, Germany (Ed.) Approx. 300 p. Gulf War oil spill, its effects on relevant animals Hardcover and ecosystems, the progress of regeneration, the This volume reviews present-day sources and consequences for desalination plants, and the levels of pollution in the Persian Gulf, assesses scientific techniques used to gauge and analyze their causes and effects on biota and ecosystems, pollution data. and identifies preventive and remedial measures reducing levels of pollution and mitigating adverse impacts. It is organized in 5 sections. Individual Market: Researchers in Ecology, Environmental Sciences chapters offer detailed discussion of the 1991 Location in bookstore: Environmental Sciences

February 2008 Pharmaceuticals in the Environment ISBN 978-3-540-74663-8 approx. $99.95 Sources, Fate, Effects and Risks and risk reduction. In line with the newest 3rd, enlarged ed. Third Edition Approx. 380 p. developments worldwide there are now many Hardcover K. Kümmerer, University Hospital Freiburg, Germany more contributions from international authors. (Replaces 3-540-21342-0) (Ed.) This volume also caters for the new requirements confronting European and American researchers Following the resounding success of the first two since publication of the first edition. editions, this new edition has been brought up to date and greatly extended. It includes the status of research on soil, paying particular attention to field Market: Researchers, Scientists in the fields of studies in terrestrial and aquatic environments Environmental Sciences including Environmental as well as new substance categories such as Medicine, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry tetracylines and chinolones and the latest results Location in bookstore: Environmental Sciences concerning contamination of the environment

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November 2007 Urban Ecology ISBN 978-0-387-73411-8 An International Perspective on the Interaction $69.95 Between Humans and Nature interdisciplinary field seeks to understand how Approx. 650 p. 149 illus. human and ecological processes coexist in human- Hardcover J. Marzluff, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA dominated systems and help societies with their (Ed.) efforts to become more sustainable. The book, Urban Ecology explores the topics to its roots, This book presents a comprehensive view of the bases, and prospects by way of a diverse collection urban ecosystem by introducing drivers, patterns, of historical and modern foundational readings. processes and effects of human settlement and the relationships between humans and other animals, plants, ecosystem processes, and Market: Researchers, Students, and Practitioners in the abiotic conditions. Urban Ecology is the study fields of Urban Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Urban of ecosystems that include humans living in Design and Planning cities and urbanizing landscapes. This emerging, Location in bookstore: Environmental Sciences/ Landscaping

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Modeling Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport April 2008 ISBN 978-1-4020-6681-8 approx. $99.00 J. Bear, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, is kept minimal. Occasionally, mathematical Approx. 685 p. 250 illus. Israel; A. H. Cheng, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, help is provided. The emphasis in this book is on Hardcover USA the understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena that take place in the subsurface, This is the most comprehensive book available on and the role of mathematical modeling as an mathematical modeling of groundwater flow and essential tool for the management and planning of contaminant transport. It is written by one of the groundwater for a sustainable future of humanity. most highly cited authors of groundwater books. The text offers deep insight into the physics at the microscopic level and the mathematical averaging Market: Graduate and Upper Level Undergraduate process. Although one of the main objectives of Students who are interested in such topics as this book is to construct mathematical models, Groundwater, Water Resources and Environmental the amount of mathematical knowledge required Engineering; Researchers, Scientists, Professionals Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography

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October 2008 Applied Meteorology ISBN 978-3-540-74665-2 approx. $99.00 Micrometeorological Methods heterogenic areas receive special emphasis. The Approx. 340 p. 112 illus. T. Foken, University of Bayreuth, Germany author discusses the secondary branches of theory, Hardcover metrology, experimental procedure and modelling Descriptions of the atmospheric processes in man’s in such a way, that they can be used separately direct environment–the lower 100 to 1000 metres for teaching, research and in practice. Countless of the atmosphere and in areas of only several examples, as well as supplements supplying basics kilometres extent-form the core of this book. The relevant to understanding of the individual topics, second edition has been adapted to developments are included. during recent years as well as being supplemented by the newest research results. Transport processes and material exchanges between the Market: Students in the fields of Meteorology, Physics, atmosphere and the earth’s surface constitute Geology, Geography; Lecturers and Scientists another important aspect to this book, and Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography

October 2007 GNSS–Global Navigation Satellite Systems ISBN 978-3-211-73012-6 $79.95 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & more Approx. 500 p. 300 illus. Galileo and more, primarily the specific reference Softcover B. Hofmann-Wellenhof, H. Lichtenegger, TU Graz; E. systems, services, the space and the control Wasle, TeleConsult Austria GbmH segment, as well as satellite signals are described. Furthermore, augmentations by space- and This book is an extension to the acclaimed ground-based systems are discussed. This book scientific bestseller “GPS-Theory and Practice”. It is a university-level introductory textbook and is covers Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) intended to serve as a reference for students as well and includes the Russian GLONASS, the European as for professionals and scientists in the fields of system Galileo, and additional systems. The book geodesy, surveying engineering, navigation, and refers to GNSS in the generic sense to describe the related disciplines. various existing reference systems for coordinates and time, the satellite orbits, the satellite signals, observables, mathematical models for positioning, Market: Civil Engineers, Scientific Personnel, Teaching data processing, and data transformation. With Personnel, Students, Researchers respect to the individual systems GPS, GLONASS, Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography

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Geomorphology of Desert Environments June 2008 ISBN 978-1-4020-5718-2 Second Editon approx. $99.00 reference book covers every aspect of the 2nd ed. A. J. Parsons, University of Sheffield, U.K.; geomorphology of desert environments, and is Approx. 750 p. 500 illus. A. D. Abrahams, State University of New York at Buffalo, arranged thematically. It begins with an overview Hardcover U.S.A. (Eds.) of global deserts, proceeds through treatments (Replaces 978-0-412-44480-7) of weathering, hillslopes, rivers, piedmonts, lake This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date basins, and aeolian surfaces, and concludes with a research-level treatment of desert geomorphology. discussion of the role of climatic change. Written About one-third of the Earth’s land surface is by a team of international authors, all of whom are desert, while this area supports approximately active in the field, the chapters cover the spectrum 15% of the planet’s population. This percentage of desert geomorphology. continues to grow, and with this growth comes the need to acquire and apply an understanding of desert geomorphology. Such an understanding is Market: Upper-level University Students studying vital in managing scarce and fragile resources and Desert Geomorphology; Researchers in the Biophysical in mitigating natural hazards. This authoritative Processes of Desert Environments Location in bookstore: Geography

Mineral Resource Estimation July 2008 ISBN 978-1-4020-5716-8 approx. $99.00 M. E. Rossi, GeoSystems International Inc., Florida, USA; growing need to collect and synthesize the practice 600 p. 250 illus., 100 in color. C. V. Deutsch, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada of modern mineral resource estimation into a book With CD-ROM. for undergraduate students, beginning graduate Hardcover There are few more crucial, or faster moving areas students, and young geologists and engineers. It is than this–and here is a text written by acknowledged especially fruitful that this book is written by authors experts with vast experience. Resource estimation with years of relevant experience performing mineral has changed considerably in the past 25 years: resource estimation and with years of relevant geostatistical techniques have become commonplace teaching experience. This comprehensive textbook and continue to evolve; computational horsepower and reference fills this need. has revolutionized all facets of numerical modeling; mining and processing operations are often larger; and uncertainty quantification is becoming standard Market: Students, Geologists, and Engineers practice. Recent books focus on historical methods Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography or details of geostatistical theory. So there is a

Geospatial Services and Applications for the Internet January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-74673-9 approx. $99.00 J. T. Sample, K. Shaw, Stennis Space Center, MS, USA; information systems and service architectures. Approx. 250 p. 20 illus. S. Tu, M. Abdelguerfi, University of New Orleans, LA, The world’s experts in this emerging field present Hardcover USA (Eds.) examples and case studies for location-based services, coastal restoration, urban planning, The use of geospatial technologies has become battlefield planning, rehearsal environmental ubiquitous since the leading Internet vendors analysis and assessment. The book is designed for delivered a number of popular map websites. This a professional audience composed of practitioners book covers a wide spectrum of techniques, model and researchers in industry. methodologies and theories on development and applications of GIS relative to the internet. It includes coverage of business process services, Market: Professional and Advanced-level Students and integration of GIS into global enterprise Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography/ Computer Science

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October 2007 Tropical Cyclones ISBN 978-0-387-71542-1 $99.00 Climatology and Impacts in the South Pacific Approx. 235 p. 128 illus. to tropical cyclones on South Pacific islands, Hardcover J. P. Terry, University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands focusing on the effects of cyclones on coral reefs, coasts, slopes and rivers, which often lead to This book describes the behaviour of tropical profound landform changes and have lasting cyclones in the South Pacific and investigates the influences on both island evolution and on the disturbance effects of these violent storms on lives of the islanders. Examples and illustrations the physical environments of the islands in their are drawn widely from across the South Pacific. path, and the people who inhabit them. It is the Numerous maps, drawings, and many spectacular first book to link the characteristics of cyclones photographs are used with great effect throughout. with their landscape impacts. The opening section of the book explains the genesis, structure, behaviour, and extreme meteorological conditions Market: Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate of tropical cyclones, and considers future cyclone Students in Physical Geography; Researchers in activity related to climate change. Part two covers Geomorphology geomorphological and hydrological responses Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography

November 2007 Economic Evaluations in Exploration ISBN 978-3-540-73557-1 approx. $99.00 Second Editon 2nd ed. of political risk and the evaluation of mineral Approx. 300 p. 70 illus. F. Wellmer, Hannover, Germany; M. Dalheimer, prospects without known mineralization. The book Hardcover M. Wagner, BGR, Hannover, Germany offers rules for quick and easy calculations based (Replaces 978-3-540-50924-0) on the application of approximate data. It provides The fully updated second edition of this textbook both the student and the geologist in the field with is intended for the economic geologist who deals a complete set of rules and methods enabling them with the evaluation of deposits at an early stage of to perform a quick initial evaluation of the deposit development. The case histories, exercises, metal without the support of specialists or computers– prices and terminology, especially concerning even if he is left to his own resources. All rules for “reserves and resources”, have been fully updated. calculations are illustrated with examples. New chapters discuss topics including the life time of deposits, derivation of interest rates for the net present value (NPV) calculations, the influence Market: Economic Geologists Location in bookstore: Geosciences/Geography

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April 2008 Procedures in International Law ISBN 978-3-540-74497-9 approx. $79.95 G. Biehler, University of Dublin, Ireland Approx. 320 p. of the varied procedures, for example, in The Hardcover Hague, the national courts and those found in The character of international law between international organisations. It attempts to draw scholarly reflection of foreign policy expediencies a more consistent picture of international law and recognising prescriptive rules binding and provides a compendium for students and on all concerned has long been a particular practitioners. challenge to those active in the field. Law is not law if there is no procedure to both determine its contents and to show ways to enforce it. It is Market: Graduate Students, International Organizations, through its procedures that international law Judicial Bodies, Attorneys becomes real. This book is based on an overview Location in bookstore: Law

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UN Law on International Sales January 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-25314-3 The UN Convention on the International Sale of approx. $39.95 Goods the curricula of law schools and other institutions Approx. 300 p. throughout the world. The authors have a long Softcover P. Schlechtriem, Universität Freiburg, Germany; experience in teaching these subject matters: P. Butler, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand Professor Peter Schlechtriem was also involved in the elaboration and drafting of the Convention in Essential reading for law students in relevant 1980. They explain the details of the CISG’s text, areas, or even for practitioners who want to brush report the essence of the scholarly discussions of up on their knowledge, this book describes and its issues, and, in particular, present numerous analyses the rules and provisions of the 1980 cases decided by courts and arbitration tribunals United Nations Convention on the International both as illustrations of problems arising under the Sale of Goods. Since it came into force in 1988, CISG and as case law interpreting the Convention. thousands of cases have been decided in more than 70 states that have enacted the Convention, and it has become the subject of courses and Market: Students, Practitioners, International classes in International and Commercial Law in Organizations Location in bookstore: Law

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Antarctic Ecosystems November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74005-6 Environmental Contamination, Climate Change, approx. $79.95 and Human Impact of climate change and atmospheric contamination 395 p. 50 illus. and the role of Antarctic organisms in the early Softcover R. Bargagli, University of Siena, Italy detection of environmental perturbations. The book is beautifully executed with numerous This volume provides an overview of climate line drawings and photographs and has a very change data, its effects on the structure and extensive bibliography. functioning of Antarctic ecosystems, and the It provides a novel and timely perspective on occurrence and cycling of persistent contaminants. Antarctic ecosystems specifically, and the much It discusses the unique physico-chemical wider fields of global climatic and biogeochemical characteristics of the Antarctic environment, processes. ecophysiological adaptations of terrestrial and marine organisms, the transfer of contaminants in pelagic and neritic food chains and the possible Market: Researchers, Environmental Managers, consequences for animals at higher trophic levels. Conservationists The text concludes with possible future scenarios Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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7 Published by Humana Press January 2008 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Protocols ISBN 978-1-58829-868-3 $99.50 Second Editon developmental potential. An introductory 2nd ed. K. D. Bunting, Case Western Reserve University, chapter also hints at potential techniques that Approx. 360 p. 43 illus., 4 in color. Cleveland, OH, USA (Ed.) may develop in the future. Following the format Hardcover of the successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ (Replaces 978-0-89603-812-7) With new technologies emerging and old series, each protocol offers step-by-step laboratory technologies being reimagined, the field instructions, lists of the necessary equipment, of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) research and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known continues to grow rapidly in pursuit of improved pitfalls. This is a much needed technical resource therapies for many blood diseases. Updating in the critically important field of stem cell and building upon the thorough first edition’s investigation. foundation, this second edition provides up- to-date protocols developed in the HSC field. A team of leading researchers supply this volume Market: Stem Cell Scientists, Laboratory-based with in-depth, readily reproducible methods Researchers, Cell Biologists for effective characterization of HSC and their Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

November 2007 Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests ISBN 978-0-387-71424-0 $74.95 An International Perspective Approx. 255 p. 90 illus. management that are appropriate for particular Hardcover M. M. Carreiro, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, geographic, environmental, and socio-political USA; Y. Song, East China Normal University, Shanghai, contexts. Urban forests are also approached on China; J. Wu, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA regional and landscape scales to encompass more (Eds.) natural environments in and around cities, rather than within arbitrary municipal boundaries. Trees and vegetation in cities aren’t just there to The studies provided are intended to motivate make the place look pretty. They have an important scientists, planners, and managers to work ecological function. This book contains studies and together and to adopt a broader landscape ecology perspectives on urban forests from a broad array approach to urban forestry, and in so doing, better of basic and applied scientific disciplines including address the pressing needs for improving the ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, landscape quality of life in urban environments. ecology, plant community ecology, geography, and social science. The book includes contributions from experts in Asia, Europe, and North America, Market: Researchers, Students, Managers and Planners allowing the reader to evaluate methods and in Urban Ecology and Urban Forestry Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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7 Published by Humana Press Drosophila October 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-817-1 approx. $99.50 C. Dahmann, Max Planck Institut of Molecular Cell methods. The straightforward presentation of Approx. 410 p. 98 illus., 10 in color. Biology and Genetics, Dresden, Germany (Ed.) Drosophila protocols will bolster successful Hardcover experimental design and lead to reproducible This is a comprehensive collection of methods results, and the troubleshooting tips are an and protocols for Drosphila, one of the oldest invaluable aid for researchers at all levels. This and most commonly used model organisms in book will advance the use of Drosophila as a model modern biology. The text presents a diverse set organism by collecting standard, introductory of techniques that range from the basic handling protocols and advanced protocols, simultaneously of flies to more complex applications, such providing a platform for introductory research and as the generation of mutants by homologous facilitation advanced study. recombination and the analysis of developing flies by live imaging. This is the perfect reference manual for Drosphila researchers. Protocols Market: Geneticists, Developmental Biologists, are written by the scientists who invented the Molecular and Cell Biologists, Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press Bacterial Pathogenesis February 2008 ISBN 978-1-58829-740-2 Methods and Protocols $99.50 pharyngitis in non-human primates are also 300 p. 47 illus., 10 in color. F. DeLeo, M. Otto, NIH (Eds.) included. Bacterial Pathogenesis will prove Hardcover an invaluable collection for microbiologists, In Bacterial Pathogenesis, in-depth methods immunologists, cell biologists and infectious and state-of-the-art protocols are presented for disease clinicians-and indispensable to all science investigating specific mechanisms of pathogenesis researchers interested in studying pathogenic for a wide range of bacteria. This invaluable bacteria and related disease processes. collection includes protocols to study host- pathogen interactions, animal models of infection, and novel approaches to identifying therapeutic Market: Microbiologists, Immunologists, Cell Biologists, targets designed to control infections. Up-to-date Infectious Disease Clinicians, Pathogenic Bacteria molecular typing methods for Staphylococcus Researchers aureus and a new model of streptococcal Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

Science of Ecosystem-Based Management November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-35298-5 Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century $89.95 chemical, and physical processes, and discuss Approx. 430 p. 140 illus., 8 in color. A. Desbonnet, B. A. Costa-Pierce, University of Rhode nutrient inputs to the bay ecosystem, the relevant Hardcover Island, Narragansett, RI, USA (Eds.) impacts, and how the ecosystem might respond to a sudden reduction in these inputs. Approximately Using one of the most-studied estuaries in the two-thirds of U.S. coastal rivers and bays are world, this book addresses the problem of coastal moderately to severely degraded from nutrient nutrient pollution. The state of Rhode Island has pollution. As debate continues over the dimensions been developing regulatory and management of the problem and what actions to take, this in- actions to reduce nutrient inputs, particularly depth case study can provide valuable guidance nitrogen, to the waters of Narragansett Bay. The toward effective management decisions in similar book was developed in response to a symposium areas worldwide. of coastal/estuarine scientists and environmental management personnel which addressed this mandate. The contributors use long-term data to Market: Researchers, Environmental Managers, Graduate analyze interactions among biological, ecological, Students, Upper-level Undergraduates Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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7 Published by Humana Press January 2008 Plant Embryogenesis ISBN 978-1-58829-931-4 $99.50 M. Fernanda Suarez, University of Malaga, Malaga, gives insight into the methods used in studying Approx. 300 p. 21 illus. Spain; P. Bozhkov, Swedish University of Agricultural the transformation of phylogenetically-conserved Hardcover Sciences, Upsala, Sweden (Eds.) embryonic patterns into flora’s astounding diversity of growth forms today. Invaluable The advent of the postgenome era has brought to those new to the field and inspiring to full- a remarkable evolution in modern plant fledged plant embryologists, this book provides embryology. In this book, the authors focus on today’s most comprehensive platform to the the common developmental process and compile understanding of plant embryo development. novel tools and methods designed specifically for studying plant embryogenesis. In each chapter, detailed outlines of model embryonic systems are Market: Plant Embryologists, Molecular and Cell provided, as well as cutting-edge cellular, genetic Biologists, Botanists, Bioengineers and molecular mechanisms. This important book Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

November 2007 Ecology of Harmful Algae ISBN 978-3-540-74009-4 approx. $69.95 E. Granéli, University of Kalmar, Sweden; J. Turner, 413 p. 45 illus., 13 in color. International experts provide an in-depth analysis University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Softcover of HA topics including global distribution, ecology Dartmouth, MA, USA (Eds.) of major HA groups, ecology and physiology of HA, HA and the food web, studying and mitigating Harmful algal blooms are one of the consequences HA, the human impact on HA and HA impact on of the human impact on aquatic ecosystems, human activity. This unique and timely volume is particularly the process of eutrophication. an invaluable source of information for researchers They can cause a variety of deleterious effects, in HA ecology as well as for advanced students, including the poisoning of fish and shellfish, lecturers, and environmental managers. habitat disruptions for many organisms, water discoloration, beach fouling, and even toxic effects for humans. This volume is a comprehensive Market: Researchers, Environmental Managers, and synthesis of the latest research achievements Advanced Students concerning harmful algae (HA) ecology. Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press March 2008 Exocytosis and Endocytosis ISBN 978-1-58829-865-2 $99.50 A. Ivanov, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA (Ed.) tools developed to study various aspects of Approx. 495 p. 84 illus., 5 in color. intracellular vesicle trafficking in simple model Hardcover Due to their vital involvement in a wide variety of systems and living organisms. Classic, state-of- housekeeping and specialized cellular functions, the-art, and cutting edge methods are provided exocytosis and endocytosis remain among the in a simple, easily reproducible format. The book most popular subjects in biology and biomedical presents detailed lists of tested reagents that really sciences. In this book, skilled experts provide the work, and offers notes on troubleshooting from most up-to-date, step-by-step laboratory protocols leading laboratories in the field. for examining molecular machinery and biological functions of exocytosis and endocytosis in vitro and in vivo. Insightful to both newcomers and Market: Cell Biologists, Physiologists, Developmental seasoned professionals, this book offers a unique Biologists, Immunologists, and Neurobiologists and highly practical guide to versatile laboratory Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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Agricultural Biotechnology in China October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71138-6 Origins and Prospects $99.00 with the effectiveness of the seed delivery system Approx. 180 p. 32 illus. V. J. Karplus, National Institute of Biological Sciences, and biosafety oversight-help to explain current Hardcover Beijing, China; X. W. Deng, Yale University, New Haven, patterns of crop development and adoption in CT, USA China. Drawing on firsthand insights gained in China’s laboratories and farms, Valerie Karplus Over the last three decades, China has developed and Dr. Xing Wang Deng explore the implications one of the world’s largest public research programs of China’s investment for the nation’s rural in agricultural biotechnology. Building on a development, environmental footprint, as well as long tradition of agricultural advances, Chinese its global scientific and economic competitiveness. scientists have applied biotechnology techniques to develop hundreds of novel crop varieties suited to local farming conditions and challenges. This book Market: Plant Scientists, Scholars, Agricultural offers a comprehensive examination of how the Economists origins of biotechnology research agendas-along Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press Structural Proteomics January 2008 ISBN 978-1-58829-809-6 High-Throughput Methods $99.00 less detailed overviews of individual Structural Approx. 400 p. 130 illus., 10 in color. B. Kobe, M. Guss, H. Thomas (Eds.) Genomics initiatives. The readers are encouraged Hardcover to access further details on the methodologies The objective of this volume is to provide readers in on-line resources such as PepcDB (Protein with a current view of all aspects of the ‘pipeline’ expression purification and crystallization that takes protein targets to structures and how database; pepcdb.pdb.org) and in the cited these have been optimised. This is the first book literature. The authors emphasize that most of protocols to cover techniques in a new and methods are as amenable to small laboratories emerging field. Each protocol has a section where as to large consortia, and do not require major the major researchers in the field offer hints and investments in facilities. tricks of the trade. The volume includes chapters describing, in-depth, the individual steps in the Structural Genomics pipeline, as well as Market: Structural Biologists and Molecular Biologists Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press Electroporation Protocols December 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-877-5 Experimental and Clinical Gene Medicine $99.00 protocol offers step-by-step, readily reproducible Approx. 550 p. 142 illus., 1 in color. S. Li, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA laboratory instructions, with the benefit of several Hardcover (Ed.) introductory reviews to aid investigators new to this exciting technology. Notes on troubleshooting At the time of the lightbulb’s invention, not and avoiding known pitfalls are helpfully provided. even the most imaginative thinkers could Ideal for beginners and essential for the more have predicted the prevention and treatment knowledgeable, this book collects a comprehensive of disease through genes delivered by electric set of the newest discoveries and applications in a fields. In this volume, top researchers provide revolutionary field that offers so much to our fight hands-on protocols describing the process of against disease. non-viral delivery of genetic materials such as DNA in order to better treat disease. The book synthesizes electroporation, electroporation Market: Molecular and Cellular Biologists, Veterinarians, chemotherapy, and electroporation gene therapy, Geneticists, Biotechnology Researchers with a focus on the latter. Each method and Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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November 2007 Molecular Marker Systems in Plant Breeding and Crop ISBN 978-3-540-74006-3 approx. $99.00 Improvement 476 p. 42 illus., 5 in color. Softcover H. Lörz, University of Hamburg, Germany; G. Wenzel, this knowledge into general and specific breeding Technische Universität München , Germany (Eds.) strategies, particularly in relation to biotic stress. The volume ends with a comprehensive review of Successful release of new and better crop varieties the patents relevant for using molecular markers increasingly requires genomics and molecular and marker assisted selection. This volume biology. This volume presents basic information on addresses plant molecular geneticists as well as plant molecular marker techniques from marker plant breeders in the public and private sector. location up to gene cloning. The text includes a description of technical approaches in genome analysis such as comparison of marker systems, Market: Researchers, Plant Breeders, and Advanced positional cloning, and array techniques in 19 crop Students plants. A special section focuses on converting Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

November 2007 Coastal Dunes ISBN 978-3-540-74001-8 approx. $79.95 Ecology and Conservation 386 p. 108 illus., 3 in color. this book is a set of recommendations for future Softcover M. L. Martínez, Institute of Ecology, Xalapa, Mexico; research, identifying relevant topics where N. P. Psuty, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA detailed knowledge is still lacking. It also identifies (Eds.) management tools that will promote and maintain the rich diversity of the dune environments in the Coastal dunes have been substantially altered context of continuing coastal development. There by human activities. Many are already severely is a great deal of good information in this book, and irreversibly degraded. Research has tended with each of the chapters having an extensive list to focus on the mid-latitude dune systems and of references. Gaps in knowledge are identified and a lack of attention given to the tropics where recommendations made for future research. much of the modern exploitation and coastal development for tourism is occurring. This book brings together coastal dune specialists from Market: Researchers, Environmental Managers, tropical and temperate latitudes, which together Conservationists, and Advanced Students cover a wide set of topics. A major product of Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press July 2007 Lipid Rafts ISBN 978-1-58829-729-7 $99.50 T. J. McIntosh, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, have already provided detailed information on Approx. 365 p. 112 illus., 8 in color. NC, USA lipid rafts and promise to continue to unravel Hardcover many more mysteries concerning raft formation Included in Lipid Rafts are insightful discussions and properties. All this makes Lipid Rafts an concerning chemical composition of rafts, essential reference for molecular biologists, monolayer techniques, fluorescence correlation biochemists, biophysicists, and biophysical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) chemists techniques, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) applications, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), X-ray diffraction, and Market: Molecular Biologists, Biochemists, Biophysicists, more. The many biochemical, biophysical, and and Biophysical Chemists computational methods described in this book Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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7 Published by Humana Press Phylogenomics October 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-764-8 $99.50 W. J. Murphy, Texas A University, College Station, TX, describes many of the molecular methods and Approx. 310 p. 52 illus. USA (Ed.) bioinformatics tools that have brought this field to Hardcover fruition in recent years. The past decade has seen the emergence of a new field of scientific inquiry at the intersection of phylogenetics and genomics: phylogenomics. This Market: Geneticists, Bioinformaticians, Molecular volume is a collection of protocols and resources Biologists, Biotechnologists compiled by leading researchers in the field and Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press Organelle Proteomics February 2008 ISBN 978-1-58829-779-2 $99.50 D. Pflieger, J. Rossier, Laboratoire de Neurobiologie et First, detailed protocols are provided to perform Approx. 490 p. 21 illus. Diversite Cellulaire, Paris, France (Eds.) the purification of the various organelles present in Hardcover eukaryotic cells, as well as to prepare certain sub- This book starts with a chapter by Dr. Edwin fractions of organelles (chapters 2-22). In all cases, Romijn and Prof. John R. Yates III, who introduce the samples are aimed to be analyzed by a mass the different analytical strategies developed spectrometry technique. and successfully utilized to study organelle proteomes, and detail the use of multidimensional liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass Market: Students and Researchers in Quantatative spectrometry for peptide sample analysis. This Proteomics and Molecular Biology book is further composed of two main sections. Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

Applied Bioinformatics February 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-72799-6 An Introduction $39.95 chapters review aspects of bioinformatics, with Approx. 350 p. 69 illus. in color. P. M. Selzer, R. Marhöfer, A. Rohwer, Akzo Nobel detailed exercises, including solutions, along with Softcover Intervet Innovation GmbH, Schwabenheim a glossary of definitions and terminology relating to bioinformatics. This book is designed to teach anyone who can operate a PC, standard software and the Internet the biological basis of bioinformatics. Market: Advanced Students of Bioinformatics Coverage includes the source and availability of Location in bookstore: Life Sciences bioinformatics software, and how these tools are applied and the results interpreted. Introductory

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7 Published by Humana Press December 2007 Clinical Bioinformatics ISBN 978-1-58829-791-4 $99.50 R. J. Trent, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, instructions ensure successful results. Tricks of the Approx. 375 p. 89 illus. Australia (Ed.) trade and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding Hardcover known pitfalls are included. This series of articles A challenge in clinical medicine is dealing with focuses on software applications that can be used an ever increasing volume of information. This to translate information into outcomes of clinical is particularly so in the emerging “omics” era, relevance. The six themes covered include: Gene and impacts on researchers, health professionals discovery, gene function (microarrays), DNA and the broader community. To respond to this mutation analysis, Proteomics, online approaches challenge requires computer-based storage, and resources, and Informatics in clinical practice. processing and dissemination i.e. bioinformatics. In this volume of the Methods in Molecular Medicine, a number of strategies utilizing clinical Market: Geneticists, Bioinformaticians, Cell Biologists bioinformatics are described. Step-by-step Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

November 2007 Plant Surface Microbiology ISBN 978-3-540-74050-6 $99.00 A. Varma, Amity Institute, Noida, India; L. Abbott, 628 p. 138 illus., 2 in color. communities with plants are illustrated by The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Softcover presenting concrete experimental studies of typical Australia; D. Werner, University of Marburg, Germany; symbiosis. The book will enable researchers to R. Hampp, University of Tübingen, Germany (Eds.) identify which experimental approaches might provide the most realistic evaluation of the roles This illustrated volume carefully examines the of microorganisms in natural communities. It interaction between plants and micro-organisms will thus be of interest to a diverse audience of located on plant surfaces. It summarizes and researchers and instructors. updates both the state of knowledge and theories and their possible biotechnological applications. The highly complex interactions of microbial Market: Scientists in Microbiology and Plant Sciences Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

November 2007 Insects and Ecosystem Function ISBN 978-3-540-74003-2 approx. $79.95 W. Weisser, University of Jena, Germany; 413 p. 50 illus. to providing concise reviews of the field, this E. Siemann, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA (Eds.) Softcover volume discusses in detail the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques of Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity manipulating insect herbivory. Thus, the text in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role provides both a theoretical basis as well as in mediating the relationship between plants practical advice for future manipulative studies of and ecosystem processes. This volume is the biodiversity-ecosystem functioning. The authors first to summarize their effects on ecosystem have identified an important and novel area of functioning, focusing mainly, but not exclusively, research. on herbivorous insects. Renowned authors with extensive experience in the field of plant-insect interactions contribute to the volume using Market: Researchers and Advanced Students examples from their own work. In addition Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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Proteome Research September 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-71241-1 Concepts, Technology and Application $79.95 Second Editon It provides a clear conceptual description of each 2nd ed. facet of proteomics, describes recent advances in 240 p. 46 illus., 31 in color. M. R. Wilkins, University of Geneve, Switzerland; technology and thinking in each area, and provides Softcover R. D. Appel, Geneve, Switzerland; K. L. Williams, Macquarie details of how these have been applied to a variety (Replaces 978-3-540-92775-3) University, Sydney, Australia; of biological problems. It is written by expert D. F. Hochstrasser, University of Geneve, Switzerland (Eds.) practitioners in the field, from industry, research institutions, and the clinic. The book provides junior Proteomics is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary field and experienced researchers with an invaluable which studies the complexity and dynamics of proteomic reference, and gives fascinating glimpses proteins in biological systems. It combines powerful of the future of this dynamic field. separation and analytical technology with advanced informatics to understand the function of proteins in the cell and in the body. This book offers an up- Market: Scientists to-date, strategic view on the field of proteomics. Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation October 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-783-9 $99.50 J. Wilusz, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, fundamental aspects of the study of RNA biology, Approx. 370 p. 56 illus. USA (Ed.) and techniques for specific aspects of RNA biology, Hardcover the expert authors have filled the book with This volume strives to present current technical invaluable tricks of the trade, perfected in their approaches to most aspects of post-transcriptional state-of-the-art laboratories. control and provide the reader with a useful and versatile laboratory bench resource. With chapters split into sections covering bioinformatics, Market: Geneticists, Cell Biologists, Bioinformaticians Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

7 Published by Humana Press Affinity Chromatography October 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-659-7 Methods and Protocols $99.50 and provides step-by-step laboratory instructions Second Editon 2nd ed. for readily reproducible results. Thirty-eight years Approx. 360 p. 47 illus. M. Zachariou, CSIRO Molecular Science, Victoria, after its introduction, affinity chromatography Hardcover Australia (Ed.) remains a key tool in the armory of separation (Replaces 978-0-89603-694-9) techniques available to separation and interaction Expanded and updated from the first edition, scientists. this second edition volume aims to provide the beginner with the practical knowledge needed to develop affinity separations suitable for a variety Market: Geneticists, Molecular Biologists, of applications relevant to the post-genomic era. Biotechnologists, Pharmaceutical Scientists It contains state-of-the-art, brand new protocols, Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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7 Published by Humana Press October 2007 Protein Structure Prediction ISBN 978-1-58829-752-5 $99.50 M. Zaki, C. Bystroff, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Also rapidly advancing are the methods for Approx. 280 p. 69 illus. Troy, NY, USA (Eds.) solving the inverse folding problem, the problem Hardcover of finding a sequence to fit a structure. This book This book covers elements of both the data-driven focuses on the various computational methods for comparative modeling approach to structure prediction, their successes and their limitations, prediction and also recent attempts to simulate from the perspective of their most well known folding using explicit or simplified models. practitioners. Despite the unsolved mystery of how a protein folds, advances are being made in predicting the interactions of proteins with other molecules, such Market: Cell Biologists, Biochemists, Biotechnologists, as small ligands, nucleic acids or other proteins. Geneticists, Pharmacologists Location in bookstore: Life Sciences

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January 2008 Parsing the Turing Test ISBN 978-1-4020-6708-2 approx. $299.00 Philosophical and Methodological Issues in the Approx. 620 p. Quest for the Thinking Computer consciousness, will it immediately jump into the Hardcover Internet and create a World Mind? Will intelligent R. Epstein, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; computers someday recognize the rather doubtful G. Roberts, NCR, San Diego, CA, USA; G. Beber, Gartner intelligence of human beings? Distinguished Consulting, Stamford, CT, USA (Eds.) psychologists, computer scientists, philosophers, and programmers from around the world debate Parsing the Turing Test is a landmark exploration these weighty issues–and, in effect, the future of of both the philosophical and methodological the human race–in this important volume. issues surrounding the search for true artificial intelligence. Will computers and robots ever think and communicate the way humans do? Market: Professionals, Students When a computer crosses the threshold into self- Location in bookstore: Linguistics

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Planning Chinese Characters Due November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-48574-4 Reaction, Evolution or Revolution? approx. $159.95 schemes. The book explores this linguistic, Approx. 438 p. S. Zhao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; cultural, political, economic debate, the outcome Hardcover R. B. Baldauf, Jr., The University of Queensland, Australia of which could determine whether Chinese reaches its international language potential, and explores This monograph focuses on barriers to growth some possible language policy and planning and spread of the written Chinese language. It directions for the future. traces the language policy and planning-related Given the global importance of China and developments for Chinese characters, with potential of the Chinese language, a clear grasp emphasis on the post-1950 period in the People’s of these issues is critical to our understanding of Republic of China (PRC) and the more recent China, and for second language policy as it relates challenges posed by technology, and particularly to Chinese around the world. the World Wide Web. There are opposing forces at work, both reactionary, defending traditional language and cultural purism, and revolutionary, Market: Sociolinguists, Language Policy Makers, and promoting ‘alphabetic’ or radical simplification Researchers Location in bookstore: Linguistics

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Fundamentals of Biomaterials December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-95033-4 Science and Applications approx. $89.95 between the different material classes (polymers, Approx. 545 p. 200 illus. K. J. Bundy, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA ceramics, metals and composites). The book’s Hardcover contemporary relevance cannot be understated This new text, aimed at bioengineering students, as the field of biomaterials has rapidly matured elucidates the latest thinking about materials for and now offers the potential for revolutionary use in vivo, as well as summarizing and explaining breakthroughs in materials used for making the requirements and characteristics of successful surgical implants, with dramatic consequences and biomaterials. The book achieves a balance between positive impact on human health. engineering analysis and pertinent biological and physiological fundamentals, between chemical and mechanical aspects of in vivo implant service, and Market: Upper Div. Undergrads, Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Materials Science

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February 2008 Composite Materials ISBN 978-0-387-74364-6 approx. $99.00 Science and Engineering aramid, carbon), the materials in which they 3rd ed. Third Edition 550 p. 404 illus. are embedded (ceramics, metals, polymers), Hardcover K. K. Chawla, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and of the interfaces between them, control the (Replaes 978-0-387-98409-4) AL, USA properties of the composite materials at both the micro- and macro-levels. Extensive use is made This updated and enlarged third edition of a widely of micrographs and line drawings to emphasize used text offers an integrated and completely up- the importance of of processing, microstructure, to-date coverage of composite materials. Focusing and properties in composite materials. Examples on the relationship between structure and of practical applications in various fields are given properties, it provides a well-balanced treatment throughout the book, and extensive references to of the mechanics and the materials science of the literature are provided. composites, while not neglecting the importance of processing. The book has been revised and updated throughout, with new chapters Market: Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate on fatigue and creep of composites. The text Students in Materials Science and Engineering; Materials presents a detailed description of how the various Scientists and Engineers; Mechanical Engineers; Civil reinforcements (such as, glass, polyethylene, Engineers; Condensed Matter Physicists Location in bookstore: Materials Science

February 2008 Shock Physics in Solids ISBN 978-3-540-74568-6 approx. $99.00 An Introduction Approx. 400 p. with a first part exposing the principles of both Hardcover L. Davison, Tijeras, NM, USA continuum mechanics and plane longitudinal shocks. The following four chapters treat various This is the first book devoted entirely to Shock aspects of materials response. The third part of Physics of solid materials. It provides an the book deals with linear and nonlinear wave introduction to the thermomechanical theory propagation in such media and the fourth part required to conduct research and pursue introduces a number of advanced topics, such as application of shock physics in solid materials. porous solids, spall fracture and the detonation The main text is complemented with numerous phenomenon. exercises and solutions. The theoretical framework is set by the established continuum-mechanical principles and equations, which are summarized Market: Graduate Students, Lecturers, Nonspecialist and in a convenient form for further reference in the Specialist Scientists and Engineers text. The book itself falls naturally into four parts, Location in bookstore: Materials Science

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Material Inhomogeneities and their Evolution October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-72372-1 A Geometric Approach $79.95 homogeneity (i.e., integrability) conditions. In 274 p. 29 illus. M. Epstein, University of Calgary, Canada; M. Elzanowski, the second part, a theory of material evolution Softcover Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA is developed and its relevance in various applied contexts discussed. The necessary geometrical Inhomogeneity theory is key to the description notions are introduced as needed in the first of a variety of material phenomena, including two parts but often without due attention to an continuous distributions of dislocations, and uncompromising mathematical rigour. This task fracture mechanics, among others. In fact, any is left for the third part of the book, which is a processes that entail changes in the material body highly technical compendium of those concepts of driven by so-called ‘material’ or ‘configurational’ modern differential geometry that are invoked in forces are included. This monograph presents a the first two parts. unified treatment of the theory using some of the tools of modern differential geometry. The first part of the book deals with the geometrical Market: Advanced Graduate Students and Researchers description of uniform bodies and their in Continuum Mechanics and Applied Mathematics Location in bookstore: Materials Science

Nanocomposites November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-33202-4 Ionic Conducting Materials and Structural $99.00 Spectroscopies is to introduce nanocomposite materials using Approx. 265 p. a broad range of inorganic and organic solids. Hardcover P. Knauth, Universite de Provence, Marseille, France; J. Furthermore, it is intended to present recent and Schoonman, Delft University of Technology, not very common developments in especially The Netherlands (Eds.) spectroscopic characterization techniques, including Mössbauer, EXAFS, NMR. This should Including a unique section on spectroscopy make the book attractive for a broad range of characterization, this book is a revelation for readers, including chemists and physicists. scientists working across a range of disciplines. Nanocomposites have been receiving more and more attention given the improvement of synthesis Market: Researchers, Engineers, Chemists, Physicists, techniques and the availability of powerful and Materials Scientists characterization techniques. The aim of the book Location in bookstore: Materials Science

Nanopackaging November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-47325-3 Nanotechnologies and Electronics Packaging approx. $139.00 intended for industrial and academic researchers, Approx. 600 p. J. E. Morris, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA; industrial electronics packaging engineers who Hardcover D. Mallik, Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ, USA (Eds.) need to keep abreast of progress, and others interested in nanotechnology. It reviews the broad Nanotechnologies are finding new uses in range of the application of nanotechnologies to microelectronics packaging, primarily in the electronics packaging, as represented by current applications of nanoparticle nanocomposites, research across the field. in the exploitation of the superior mechanical, electrical, thermal properties of carbon nanotubes. Composite materials are studied for high-k Market: Industrial and Academic Researchers, Industrial dielectrics, resistors and inductors, electrically Electronics Packaging Engineers, and those engaged in conductive adhesives, conductive “inks,” underfill Nanotechnology Applications fillers, and solder enhancement. This book is Location in bookstore: Materials Science

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October 2007 Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials ISBN 978-3-540-73446-8 $89.95 Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites 534 p. 320 illus. polymers, and composites) and shows how these Hardcover J. Roesler, University of Braunschweig, Germany; materials can be strengthened to meet the design H. Harders, Mülheim, Germany; M. Baeker, University of requirements. It provides the knowledge needed in Braunschweig, Germany selecting the appropriate engineering material for a certain design problem. The reader will thus learn How do engineering materials deform when how to critically employ design rules and thus to bearing mechanical loads? To answer this crucial avoid failure of mechanical components. This book question, the book bridges the gap between is both a valuable textbook and a useful reference continuum mechanics and materials science. The for graduate students and practising engineers. different kinds of material deformation (elasticity, plasticity, fracture, creep, fatigue) are explained in detail. The book also discusses the physical Market: Students in Mechanical and Civil Engineering processes occurring during the deformation of all and Materials Science classes of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, Location in bookstore: Materials Science

November 2007 Strategies in Regenerative Medicine ISBN 978-0-387-74659-3 approx. $99.00 Integrating Biology with Materials Design Approx. 450 p. 72 illus., 32 in color. the latest findings, and offers both examples Hardcover M. Santin, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular of methodologies and technical solutions, and Sciences, University of Brighton (Ed.) numerous exercises to promote understanding. The range of topics extends from basic biology This book presents a comprehensive overview of and materials science to links between biological current and future tissue engineering approaches processes in tissue regeneration and biomedical and their contribution to regenerative medicine. device/tissue engineering product performance. It combines detailed reviews of the biology underlying the development and regeneration of different types of tissues in health and disease Market: Graduate Students and Professionals in with a critical examination of current and future Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Applied Cell Biology, strategies in regenerative medicine. The text and Materials Science presents tables as mini-databases summarizing Location in bookstore: Materials Science

November 2007 Ceramics and Glasses ISBN 978-0-387-73361-6 approx. $125.00 Structure, Properties and Processing Approx. 220 p. 50 illus. Andalusite, Kyanite, and Sillimanite; Clays; Hardcover J. F. Shackelford, University of California, Davis, CA, USA; Concrete and Cement; Lead Compounds; Mullite; R. H. Doremus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, Quartzes and Silicas; Refractory Oxides; Zirconia NY, USA (Eds.) and more. Written by recognized leaders in the field of ceramic and glass materials, this is a must- Ceramics and Glasses: Structure, Properties have book for advanced students, educators and and Processing covers a wide range of important working professionals seeking accurate, up-to-date ceramic and glass materials used in modern information. technology. The book provides essential information on the nature of key ceramic raw materials including their structure, properties, Market: Graduate Students and Practicing Engineers in processing methods and applications in Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgy, and Materials Science engineering and technology. Coverage extends and Engineering to materials such as Alumina; Aluminates; Location in bookstore: Materials Science

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Flexible Electronics January 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-74362-2 Materials and Applications approx. $129.00 technological applications, based on each materials Approx. 500 p. W. S. Wong, Palo Alto Research Center, CA, USA; system, is presented to give both the non-specialist Hardcover A. Salleo, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA (Eds.) and the researcher in the field relevant information on the status of the flexible electronics area. Flexible Electronics covers a range of materials used for flexible electronics, including semiconductors, dielectrics, and metals. The Market: Researchers in the field of Flexible Electronics; functional integration of these different materials Non-specialists who want a basic overview of Flexible is treated as well. Fundamental issues for Electronics; Industrial Manufacturers to Academic both organic and inorganic materials systems Researchers are included. A corresponding overview of Location in bookstore: Materials Science

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Polarization and Moment Tensors July 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71565-0 With Applications to Inverse Problems and $89.95 Effective Medium Theory analysis, and numerical methods. The unifying Approx. 330 p. 25 illus. thread is the use of generalized polarization Hardcover H. Ammari, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France; and moment tensors. The advanced theoretical H. Kang, Seoul National University, South Korea material is augmented with practical examples and numerical illustrations. An introductory chapter This book presents important recent developments covers the necessary basics, and the text is well in mathematical and computational methods used supported by open problems at the end of each in impedance imaging and the theory of composite chapter, and an extensive bibliography. materials. The methods involved are drawn from various areas of pure and applied mathematics, including potential theory, PDEs, complex Market: Graduate Students, Researchers Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser Universal Algebraic Logic February 2008 ISBN 978-3-7643-8505-7 Dedicated to the Unity of Science $79.95 touched upon. Following the Tarskian tradition, Approx. 260 p. H. Andréka, I. Németi, I. Sain, Hungarian Academy of besides the connections between logic and algebra, Softcover Sciences, Budapest, Hungary related logical connections with geometry and eventually spacetime geometry leading up to This book connects logic with algebra. It has three relativity are also part of the perspective of the main themes. Universal logic and the question of book. An introductory chapter contains the what logic is; universal algebraic logic and duality necessary algebraic basics; this can be used in its theories between the world of logics and the own right as a quick introduction to universal world of algebra; algebraic logic proper. This third algebra. theme includes algebras of relations of various ranks, Tarski’s cylindric algebras, relation algebras, Halmos’ polyadic algebras and other kinds of Market: Graduates, Postgraduates and Researchers, algebras of logic. Besides Tarskian algebraizations Computer Scientists, Mathematicians, Philosophers of logics, category theoretical perspectives are also Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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7 Published by Birkhäuser March 2008 Selected Topics in Cancer Modeling ISBN 978-0-8176-4712-4 approx. $95.00 Genesis, Evolution, Immune Competition, and of new mathematical methods and ideas, which Approx. 400 p. 100 illus. Therapy are examined in this work. Written by first-rate Hardcover N. Bellomo, Politecnico di Torino, Italy; M. Chaplain, researchers in mathematical biology, this work is University of Dundee, Scotland; E. De Angelis, for a broad audience of applied mathematicians, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Eds.) physicists, biologists, and economists interested in the modeling of complex social systems and living A major challenge in the modeling and simulation matter. The complexity of modeling living matter of tumor growth is the mathematical description requires the development of new mathematical of living matter, which is far more complex than methods and ideas. This volume takes some of the a mathematical description of inert matter. One first steps in that direction. critical piece of this challenge is creating multiscale models that take into account subcellular, cellular, and macroscopic levels of cancer. The complexity Market: Applied Mathematicians, Physicists, Biologists, of these different levels requires the development and Economists Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser February 2008 Classical Geometries in Modern Contexts ISBN 978-3-7643-8540-8 $109.00 Geometry of Real Inner Product Spaces geometries where Lorentz transformations play 2nd ed. Second Editon the key role. The geometrical notions of this book Approx. 265 p. W. Benz, University of Hamburg, Germany are based on general spaces X as described. This Hardcover implies that also mathematicians who have not (Replaces 978-3-7643-7371-9) This book is based on real inner product spaces X so far been especially interested in geometry of arbitrary (finite or infinite) dimension greater may study and understand great ideas of classical than or equal to 2. With natural properties of geometries in modern and general contexts. (general) translations and general distances of X euclidean and hyperbolic geometries are characterized. For these spaces X also the sphere Market: Graduates, Postgraduates and Researchers in geometries of Möbius and Lie are studied (besides Geometry, Physicists euclidean and hyperbolic geometry), as well as Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser September 2007 Nonlinear Oscillations of Hamiltonian PDEs ISBN 978-0-8176-4680-6 $69.95 M. Berti, l‘Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, students and researchers interested in variational 176 p. 10 illus. Italia techniques and nonlinear analysis applied to Hardcover Hamiltonian PDEs will find inspiration in the Many partial differential equations (PDEs) book. that arise in physics can be viewed as infinite- dimensional Hamiltonian systems. This monograph presents recent existence results of Market: Graduate Students and Researchers interested nonlinear oscillations of Hamiltonian PDEs, in Variational Techniques and Nonlinear Analysis applied particularly of periodic solutions for completely to Hamiltonian PDEs resonant nonlinear wave equations. Graduate Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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The 1-2-3 of Modular Forms December 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74117-6 Lectures at a Summer School in Nordfjordeid, approx. $69.95 Norway, August 2004 the theory of Hilbert modular forms in two Approx. 220 p. variables and Hilbert modular surfaces. The third Softcover J. H. Bruinier, University of Cologne, Germany; G. van series gives an introduction to Siegel modular der Geer, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; G. forms and discusses a conjecture by Harder. It Harder, University of Bonn, Germany; D. Zagier, Max- also contains Harder’s original manuscript with Planck-Institut für Mathematik, Bonn, Germany the conjecture. Each part treats a number of K. Ranestad, University of Oslo, Norway (Ed.) beautiful applications, and together they form a comprehensive survey for the novice and a useful This book grew out of three series of lectures given reference for a broad group of mathematicians. at the summer school on “Modular Forms and their Applications” at the Sophus Lie Conference Center in Nordfjordeid in June 2004. The first Market: Graduate Students and Lecturers in series treats the classical one-variable theory of Mathematics elliptic modular forms. The second series presents Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Lie Sphere Geometry December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74655-5 With Applications to Submanifolds approx. $49.95 Dupin submanifolds, Lie frames and frame Second Editon 2nd ed. reductions. Also included is completely new Approx. 305 p. 14 illus. T. E. Cecil, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, USA material on isoparametric hyperspaces in spheres, Softcover Dupin hyperspaces with three and four principle (Replaces 978-0-387-97747-8) This book is a modern treatment of Lie’s geometry curvatures. of spheres, its applications and the study of From reviews of the First Edition 7 Euclidean space. It begins with Lie’s construction “. . . This is a carefully written, thorough, and very of the space of spheres, including the fundamental readable book. There is an excellent bibliography notions of oriented contact, parabolic pencils of that not only provides pointers to proofs that have spheres and Lie sphere transformation. The link been omitted, but gives appropriate references with Euclidean submanifold theory is established for the results presented. It should be useful to all via the Legendre map, providing a powerful geometers working in the theory of submanifolds.” framework for the study of submanifolds, 7 P.J. Ryan, MathSciNet especially those characterized by restrictions on their curvature spheres. This new edition contains revised sections on taut submanifolds, Market: Undergraduates, Graduates and Researchers compact proper Dupin submanifolds, reducible Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Class Field Theory October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72489-8 approx. $49.95 N. Childress, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA traditional approach, attempting to present the Approx. 300 p. 30 illus. material using the original techniques of proof Softcover Class field theory, the study of abelian extensions (global to local), but in a fashion which is cleaner of algebraic number fields, is one of the largest and more streamlined than most other books on branches of algebraic number theory. It brings this topic. This class-tested book includes exercises together the quadratic and higher reciprocity throughout the text. laws of Gauss, Legendre, and others, and vastly generalizes them. Some of its consequences (e.g., the Chebotarev density theorem) apply even to Market: Undergraduate and Graduate Mathematics nonabelian extensions. This book is an accessible Students; Professors introduction to class field theory. It takes a Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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September 2007 Complex Analysis with Applications in Science and Engineering ISBN 978-0-387-73057-8 approx. $79.95 Second Editon 2nd ed. style, coupled with the text’s clear diagrams, 486 p. 212 illus. H. Cohen, California State University, Los Angeles, USA enables readers to easily follow the analyses and Hardcover grasp key concepts. Numerous worked examples The Second Edition of this acclaimed text helps (Replaces 978-0-306-47748-5) plus a large number of assigned problems help both undergraduate and graduate students readers understand how to apply complex concepts understand the underlying theory and then apply and build their own skills by putting them into it to real-world applications in mathematics, practice. This edition features many new problems, physics, and engineering. It easily guides readers revised sections, and an entirely new chapter on through complex analysis with its excellent analytic continuation. coverage of topics such as series, residues, and the evaluation of integrals; multi-valued functions; conformal mapping; dispersion relations; and Market: Undergraduates, Graduates analytic continuation. The author’s fluid writing Location in bookstore: Mathematics

October 2007 From Gestalt Theory to Image Analysis ISBN 978-0-387-72635-9 $59.95 A Probabilistic Approach 268 p. 130 illus. 1923 and 1975. From the mathematical viewpoint Hardcover A. Desolneux, UFR Math-Info, Paris, France; the closest field to it is stochastic geometry, L. Moisan, J. Morel, École Normale Supérieure Centre de involving basic probability and statistics, in the Mathématiques et de leurs Applications, Cachan, France context of image analysis. The authors maintain a public software, MegaWave, containing This book introduces the reader to a recent implementations of most of the image analysis theory in Computer Vision yielding elementary techniques developed in the book. techniques to analyse digital images. These techniques are inspired by and are a mathematical formalization of the Gestalt theory. Gestalt theory, Market: Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate which had never been formalized is a rigorous Students, Researchers realm of vision psychology developed between Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser February 2008 Distributions ISBN 978-0-8176-4672-1 approx. $59.95 Theory and Applications convergence, and convolution of distributions, Approx. 350 p. 25 illus. J. J. Duistermaat, J. A. Kolk, Universiteit Utrecht, as well as Fourier transformations and spaces Hardcover The Netherlands of distributions having special properties. The applications relate the theory to solutions This text offers a concise, application-oriented of partial differential equations occurring in introduction to the theory of distributions, physics, for instance, in mechanics, optics, presenting distributions as a natural method of quantum mechanics, quantum field theory and analysis from both a mathematical and physical signal analysis, which students may encounter point of view. Methods are developed to justify throughout their studies. many formal calculations that do not make sense in the classical framework. The discussion emphasizes applications to the general study of Market: Advanced Undergraduate Students in linear partial differential equations. Topics include Mathematics, Engineering, Physics an introduction to distributions, differentiation, Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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QRT and Elliptic Surfaces April 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-72922-0 approx. $69.95 J. J. Duistermaat, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands automorphisms of rational elliptic surfaces, action Approx. 350 p. on homology classes, and periodic QRT maps. Hardcover This book makes the theory of QRT maps Later chapters cover these topics and more in accessible to non-specialists in algebraic geometry. detail. It may be used as an introduction to the theory of general elliptic surfaces. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of the subject, Market: Specialists and Non-specialists in Algebraic including QRT maps, singularity confinement, Geometry; Mathematicians and Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Pythagorean-Hodograph Curves: November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73397-3 Algebra and Geometry Inseparable $79.95 applications. Special features include an emphasis Approx. 745 p. R. T. Farouki, University of California, Davis, CA, USA on the interplay of ideas from algebra and Hardcover geometry and their historical origins, detailed By virtue of their special algebraic structures, algorithm descriptions, and many figures and Pythagorean-hodograph (PH) curves offer worked examples. The book may appeal, in whole unique advantages for computer-aided design and or in part, to mathematicians, computer scientists, manufacturing, robotics, motion control, path and engineers. planning, computer graphics, animation, and related fields. This book offers a comprehensive and self-contained treatment of the mathematical Market: Students, Researchers and Professionals in theory of PH curves, including algorithms for Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Aided their construction and examples of their practical Geometric Design Location in bookstore: Mathematics

The Rise and Development of the Theory of Series up to the Early November 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-73467-5 1820s approx. $119.00 Approx. 375 p. 21 illus. G. Ferraro, Napoli, Italy subject from the viewpoint of the mathematicians Hardcover of the period, and is careful to distinguish earlier The manuscript gives a coherent and detailed conceptions from ones that prevail today. account of the theory of series in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It provides in one place an account of many results that are generally Market: Historians of Mathematics and Science, to be found-if at all-scattered throughout the Mathematicians historical and textbook literature. It presents the Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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December 2007 A Singular Introduction to Commutative Algebra ISBN 978-3-540-73541-0 $69.95 Second Editon 2nd ed. topics in the portions of commutative algebra 689 p. With CD-ROM. G. Greuel, G. Pfister, University of Kaiserslautern, closest to algebraic geometry, with algorithmic Hardcover Germany treatments of almost every topic. The authors have (Replaces 978-3-540-42897-8) written a distinctive and highly useful book that This substantially enlarged second edition aims should be in the library of every commutative to lead a further stage in the computational algebraist and algebraic geometer, expert and revolution in commutative algebra. This is the novice alike. first handbook/tutorial to extensively deal with SINGULAR. Among the book’s most distinctive features is a new, completely unified treatment of Market: Researchers and Professionals the global and local theories. Another feature of Location in bookstore: Mathematics the book is its breadth of coverage of theoretical

October 2007 Numerical Treatment of Partial Differential Equations ISBN 978-3-540-71582-5 $69.95 C. Grossmann, H. Roos, TU Dresden, Germany; 596 p. 86 illus. developments: for instance, introductions are given M. Stynes, University College Cork, Ireland Softcover to a posteriori error estimation, discontinuous Galerkin methods, and optimal control for partial This book deals with discretization techniques differential equations—-these topics of current for elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial interest are rarely considered in other textbooks. differential equations. It provides an introduction The book goes on to provide the basic tools to the main principles of discretizations and needed to solve the discrete problems generated, presents the concepts and analysis of advanced while chapters on singularly perturbed problems, numerical methods in this area. variational inequalities and optimal control The authors have created a textbook containing illuminate special topics that reflect the research all the basic discretization techniques for the interests of the authors. three fundamental types of partial differential equations, along with analytical tools, properties of discretizations, and advice on algorithmic Market: Students and Researchers in Mathematics and aspects. The book also covers recent research Engineering Location in bookstore: Mathematics

November 2007 Nodal Discontinuous Galerkin Methods ISBN 978-0-387-72065-4 $59.95 Algorithms, Analysis, and Applications Approx. 290 p. equations, Euler equations, incompressible Navier- Hardcover J. S. Hesthaven, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; Stokes equations, and Poisson- and Helmholtz T. Warburton, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA equations. These developments are appear in detail in one and two dimensions on general This book introduces the key ideas, basic analysis, unstructured grids with high-order elements and and efficient implementation of discontinuous all essential routines for 3D extensions are also Galerkin finite element methods (DG-FEM) included and discussed briefly. Most chapters for the solution of partial differential equations. offer a variety of exercises. Three appendices All key theoretical results are either derived or offer an overview of orthogonal polynomials and discussed, including an overview of relevant results associated library routines used throughout, a brief from approximation theory, convergence theory introduction to grid generation, and an overview for numerical PDE’s, orthogonal polynomials, of the associated software. and more. Through embedded Matlab codes, the algorithms are discussed and implemented for a number of classic systems of PDE’s, e.g., Maxwell’s Market: Beginning Graduate Students and Researchers Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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7 Published by Birkhäuser D-Modules, Perverse Sheaves, and Representation Theory September 2007 ISBN 978-0-8176-4363-8 $89.95 R. Hotta, Okayama University of Science, Okayama, and perverse sheaves to representation theory. In 404 p. 66 illus. Japan; K. Takeuchi, University of Tsukuba, Japan; particular an explanation on how the Kazhdan- Hardcover T. Tanisaki, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan Lusztig conjecture was solved using the theory of D-modules is given. To further aid the reader, This work examines in detail the foundations of appendices are provided as reviews for the theory D-module theory and its intersection with of derived categories and algebraic varieties. perverse sheaves and representation theory. This systematic and carefully written exposition begins in Part I with preliminary concepts before Market: Graduate Students and Researchers in Algebra focusing on some basic but important theories and Representation Theory that have emerged in the last few decades. Part Location in bookstore: Mathematics II is devoted to the applications of D-modules

Markov Decision Processes with Their Applications September 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-36950-1 approx. $99.95 Q. Hu, Fudan University, China; W. Yue, Konan University, a new methodology for MDPs with discounted 298 p. 6 illus. Kobe, Japan total reward criterion; transformation of Hardcover continuous-time MDPs and semi-Markov decision First studied in the 1960s, Markov decision processes into a discrete-time MDPs model, processes (MDPs) can be used to model and thereby simplifying the application of MDPs, and solve dynamic decision-making problems that application of MDPs in stochastic environments, are multiperiod and in stochastic circumstances. greatly extending the area where MDPs can be This book examines MDPs-also called stochastic applied. Each topic is used to study optimal control dynamic programming-and their applications problems or other types of problems. in the optimal control of discrete event systems (DESs), optimal replacement, and optimal allocations in sequential online auctions. The Market: Researchers in Operations Management, text offers new applications of MDPs in areas Operations Research, Management, Finance, and such as the control of discrete event systems Optimal Control of Discrete Event Systems and the optimal allocations in sequential online Location in bookstore: Mathematics auctions. The book presents three main topics:

Fibonacci‘s De Practica Geometrie November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72930-5 approx. $129.00 B. Hughes, Sherman Oaks, CA, USA what Fibonacci created, the author considers Approx. 320 p. 416 illus. his command of Arabic, his schooling, and the Hardcover Leonardo da Pisa, perhaps better known as resources available to him. To these are added the Fibonacci (ca. 1170–ca. 1240), selected the most authors own views on translation and remarks useful parts of Greco-Arabic geometry for the about prior Italian translations. A bibliography book known as De Practica Geometrie. This of primary and secondary resources follows the translation offers a reconstruction of De Practica translation, completed by an index of names and Geometrie as the author judges Fibonacci wrote it, special words. thereby correcting inaccuracies found in numerous modern histories. It is a high quality translation with supplemental text to explain text that has Market: Historians of Science and Mathematics, been more freely translated. In order to appreciate Historians Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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October 2007 Nonsmooth Vector Functions and Continuous Optimization ISBN 978-0-387-73716-4 $79.95 V. Jeyakumar, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 270 p. pseudo-Jacobian provides an axiomatic approach NSW, Australia; D. Luc, University of Avignon, France Hardcover to nonsmooth calculus, a flexible tool for handling nonsmooth continuous optimization problems. Focusing on the study of nonsmooth vector Illustrated with numerous examples, the work functions, this book presents a comprehensive is useful to graduate students, researchers, and account of the calculus of generalized Jacobian applied mathematicians wishing to use nonsmooth matrices and their applications to continuous techniques and continuous optimization to model nonsmooth optimization problems and variational and solve problems in mathematical programming, inequalities in finite dimensions. The treatment operations research, and engineering. A modest is motivated by a desire to expose an elementary background in undergraduate mathematical approach to nonsmooth calculus, using a set analysis is recommended. of matrices to replace the nonexistent Jacobian matrix of a continuous vector function; such a set forms a new generalized Jacobian, called pseudo- Market: Graduate Students, Applied Mathematicians, Jacobian. A direct extension of the classical and Researchers in Mathematical Programming, derivative that follows simple rules of calculus, the Operations Research, and Engineering Location in bookstore: Mathematics

March 2008 A Course in Commutative Banach Algebras ISBN 978-0-387-72475-1 approx. $69.95 E. Kaniuth, Paderborn University, Paderborn, Germany Approx. 330 p. harmonic analysis and on treating many special Hardcover classes of commutative Banach algebras. Detailed This book provides a thorough and self-contained proofs and a variety of exercises are given. The introduction to the theory of commutative Banach book has been class-tested at the University of algebras. The author has carefully chosen the most Heidelberg, Technical University of Munich, important topics within Banach algebra theory and University of Paderborn. It is intended for and successfully incorporated recent advances graduate students taking a course on Banach concerning so-called spectral extension properties algebras, with various possible specializations, or a and the unique uniform norm property. At the Gelfand theory based course in harmonic analysis. core of this text are the chapters on Gelfand’s theory, regularity and spectral synthesis. Special emphasis is placed on applications in abstract Market: Graduate Students, Advanced Undergraduates Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Due November 2007 Random Curves ISBN 978-3-540-74077-3 approx. $49.95 Journeys of a Mathematician Approx. 375 p. 28 illus. academic controversies relating to math education, Hardcover N. I. Koblitz, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA the C. P. Snow “two-culture” problem, and mistreatment of women in academia. The stories These autobiographical memoirs of Neal Koblitz, speak for themselves and reflect the experiences coinventor of one of the two most popular of a student and later a scientist caught up in the forms of encryption and digital signature, cover tumultuous events of his generation. many topics. Besides his own personal career in mathematics and cryptography, they discuss his travels to the Soviet Union, Latin America, Market: Mathematicians, Computer Scientists, Historians Vietnam and elsewhere, political activism, and of Science Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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Combinatorial Algebraic Topology October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-71961-8 $99.00 D. Kozlov, University of Bremen, Germany particularly useful as it contains an in-depth Approx. 390 p. 50 illus. discussion of the major research techniques of Hardcover Combinatorial algebraic topology is a fascinating combinatorial algebraic topology. The presentation and dynamic field at the crossroads of algebraic of standard topics is different from that of existing topology and discrete mathematics. This volume texts. In addition, several new themes are included. is the first comprehensive treatment of the This book will rapidly bring the reader to the subject in book form. The first part of the book forefront of modern research in this active field. constitutes a swift walk through the main tools of algebraic topology, including Stiefel-Whitney characteristic classes, which are needed for the Market: Undergraduate and Graduate Sudents in later parts. Readers-graduate students and working Mathematics mathematicians alike–may find the second part Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser Geometric Integration Theory January 2008 ISBN 978-0-8176-4676-9 approx. $69.95 S. G. Krantz, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA; Motivating key ideas with examples and figures, Approx. 380 p. 10 illus. H. Parks, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Geometric Integration Theory is a comprehensive Hardcover introduction ideal for both self-study and for use This textbook introduces geometric measure in the classroom. The exposition demands minimal theory through the notion of currents. Currents, background, is self-contained and accessible, continuous linear functionals on spaces of and thus is ideal for both graduate students and differential forms, are a natural language in researchers. which to formulate types of extremal problems arising in geometry, and can be used to study generalized versions of the Plateau problem Market: Graduate Students and Researchers interested and related questions in geometric analysis. in Geometric Measure Theory Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Python Scripting for Computational Science January 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-73915-9 Third Edition approx. $69.95 are open source codes. This third edition features 3rd ed. H. P. Langtangen, Simula Research Laboratory, Lysaker, lots of new material. It is also released after a Approx. 800 p. and University of Oslo, Norway comprehensive reorganization of the text. The Hardcover author has inserted improved examples and tools, (Replaces 978-3-540-29415-3) This book shows computational scientists updated information, and has also corrected any how to develop tailored, flexible, and human- errors that crept in to the first imprint. efficient working environments built from small scripts written in the easy-to-learn, high-level Python language. The focus is on examples Market: Computational Scientists, Mathematicians and applications of relevance to computational Location in bookstore: Mathematics scientists. All the tools and examples in this book

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November 2007 Linear and Nonlinear Programming ISBN 978-0-387-74502-2 $99.00 Third Edition 3rd ed. expressed perhaps by properties of the necessary Approx. 560 p. 93 illus. D. G. Luenberger, Y. Ye, Stanford University, CA, USA conditions, and the behavior of algorithms used Hardcover to solve a problem. This was a major theme of This third edition of a classic textbook in the first and second editions. Now, the third Optimization has been fully revised and updated. edition has been completely updated with recent It may be a classic, but that does not mean it’s Optimization Methods. The book also has a backwards-looking–it comprehensively covers new co-author, Yinyu Ye of California’s Stanford modern theoretical insights in this crucial University, who has written chapters and chapter computing area. These insights provide structure material on a number of these areas including to what might otherwise be simply a collection of Interior Point Methods. techniques and results, and this is valuable both as a means for learning existing material and for developing new results. One major insight of Market: System Analysts, Operations Researchers, this type is the connection between the purely Numerical Analysts, Management Scientists analytical character of an optimization problem, Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser December 2007 Introduction to Quantum Groups ISBN 978-0-8176-4716-2 approx. $39.95 G. Lusztig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in the representation theory of Lie groups and 342 p. 14 illus. Cambridge, MA, USA Lie algebras, knot theorists and to theoretical Softcover physicists and graduate students. Since large parts The quantum groups discussed in this book are of the book are independent of the theory of the quantized enveloping algebras introduced by perverse sheaves, the book could also be used as a Drinfeld and Jimbo in 1985, or variations thereof. text book. The theory of quantum groups has led to a new, extremely rigid structure, in which the objects of the theory are provided with canonical basis Market: Graduate Students and Researchers in with rather remarkable properties. This book Mathematics and Physics will be of interest to mathematicians working Location in bookstore: Mathematics

October 2007 Mathematics and Culture in Europe ISBN 978-3-540-71963-2 $69.95 Mathematics in Art, Technology, Cinema, and Approx. 415 p. 134 illus. With DVD. Theatre and Theatre, which offered audiences the Softcover opportunity to attend performances and, at M. Manaresi, University of Bologna, Italy (Ed.) the same time, to learn about prime numbers, Galois’ theory, and the relationship between Contrary to conventional supposition, science, mathematics and power in Napoleon’s mathematics can arouse the interest of the public; era. This volume, which originated in activities this impression is reinforced when the authors performed in Bologna in 2004, is dedicated to all of this book meet the general public to explain who are curious about mathematics, and about their work, the usefulness of mathematics and theatre, cinema, literature, arts and science. how to catch its harmony and beauty. The cinema The accompanying DVD lets us relive various has changed its attitude on the matter, with events through the voices and the images of the screenplays showing mathematicians engaged in participants. their work, and recent theatrical pieces feature a mathematician as a main character. These considerations inspired the review Mathematics Market: Students and Teachers Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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7 Published by Birkhäuser Algebra and Analysis for Engineers and Scientists Due August 2007 ISBN 978-0-8176-4706-3 $49.95 A. N. Michel, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA; in a rapid and efficient manner without sacrificing 486 p. 48 illus. C. J. Herget, Herget Associates, Alameda, CA, USA rigor. The book is divided into three parts: set Softcover theory, algebra, and analysis. It offers a generous Written for graduate and advanced undergraduate number of exercises integrated into the text and students in engineering and science, this classic features applications of algebra and analysis that book focuses primarily on set theory, algebra, have a broad appeal. and analysis. Useful as a course textbook, for self- study, or as a reference, the work is intended to familiarize engineering and science students with a Market: Beginning Graduate and Advanced great deal of pertinent and applicable mathematics Undergraduate Students in Engineering and Science Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser Determinantal Ideals December 2007 ISBN 978-3-7643-8534-7 $54.95 R. M. Miro-Roig, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain conjecture for standard determinantal ideals; and Approx. 200 p. unobstructedness and dimension of families of Hardcover Determinantal ideals are a central topic in both standard determinantal ideals. The author, Rosa commutative algebra and algebraic geometry. M. Miro-Roig, is an internationally respected Inside this book, readers will find a comprehensive expert in mathematics and the winner of the 2007 overview of this important field, including Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Prize. As a result of her an analysis of the latest results. Following the expertise, mathematicians get an unparalleled carefully structured presentation, readers develop presentation of both the theory of determinantal new insights into addressing and solving open ideals and their practical applications. problems in liaison theory and Hilbert schemes. Three principal problems are addressed in the book: CI-liaison class and G-liaison class of Market: Graduates, Postgraduates and Researchers standard determinantal ideals; the multiplicity Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser Knot Theory and its Applications November 2007 ISBN 978-0-8176-4718-6 approx. $39.95 K. Murasugi, University of Toronto, ON, Canada supplement that consists of interesting historical 342 p. 307 illus. as well as mathematical comments. There are Softcover Knot theory is a concept in algebraic topology that numerous diagrams and exercises relating to has found applications to a variety of mathematical the material. This book is an introduction to the problems as well as in computer science, biological fascinating study of knots and provides insight and medical research, and mathematical physics. into recent applications to such studies as DNA This book is directed to a broad audience of research and graph theory. research workers and beginning graduate students in these fields. It contains most of the fundamental classical facts about the theory and is the first Market: Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate text developing recent topics such as the Jones Students in Mathematics, Computer Science, Biological polynomial and Vassiliev invariants, a fairly late- and Medical Research breaking development. Each chapter includes a Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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November 2007 Multiscale Methods ISBN 978-0-387-73828-4 approx. $49.95 Averaging and Homogenization Approx. 350 p. methods. Extensive use of examples shows how Hardcover G. Pavliotis, A. Stuart to apply multiscale methods to solving a variety of problems. Exercises then enable readers to This graduate-level introduction to multiscale build their own skills and put them into practice. methods, written by leading experts, gives readers Extensions and generalizations of the results a broad overview of the methods’ many uses presented in the book, as well as references to and applications. The book begins by setting the the literature, are provided in the Discussion and theoretical foundations of the methods and then Bibliography section at the end of each chapter. moves on to develop models and prove theorems. The presentation of the material is particularly suited to the range of mathematicians, scientists, Market: Graduate Students, Researchers and engineers who want to fully exploit multiscale Location in bookstore: Mathematics

7 Published by Birkhäuser January 2008 Completeness Theory for Propositional Logics ISBN 978-3-7643-8517-0 $69.95 W. A. Pogorzelski, University of Bialystok, Poland; is carried out and it generalizes and systematizes Approx. 180 p. P. Wojtylak, Silesian University Katowice, Poland some variety of the notion of completeness such Softcover as Post-completeness, structural completeness and The book develops the theory of one of the many others. This approach allows also for a more most important notions in the methodology of profound view upon some essential properties formal systems. Particularly, completeness plays (e.g. two-valuedness) of propositional systems. For an important role in propositional logic where these purposes, the theory of logical matrices, and many variants of the notion have been defined. the theory of consequence operations is exploited. Global variants of the notion mean the possibility of getting all correct and reliable schemata of inference. Its local variants refer to the notion of Market: Graduates, Postgraduates, and Researchers, truth given by some semantics. A uniform theory Computer Scientists, Mathematicians of completeness in its general and local meaning Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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7 Published by Birkhäuser The Maximum Principle October 2007 ISBN 978-3-7643-8144-8 $64.95 P. Pucci, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy; question, to elliptic dead core phenomena, Approx. 205 p. J. Serrin, University of Minnesota, MN, USA uniqueness theorems, the Harnack inequality Hardcover and the compact support principle. Intended Maximum principles are bedrock results in the for a wide audience, the book provides a clear theory of second order elliptic equations. This and comprehensive explanation of the various principle, simple enough in essence, lends itself maximum principles available in elliptic theory, to a quite remarkable number of subtle uses when from their beginning for linear equations to recent combined appropriately with other notions. This work on nonlinear and singular equations. is the only book containing a detailed description of modern work on the maximum principle for nonlinear elliptic differential equations. The text Market: Graduate Students and Researchers in Analysis contains applications to the celebrated symmetry and Geometry Location in bookstore: Mathematics

An Introduction to Homological Algebra December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-24527-0 Second Editon approx. $49.95 approaches the subject in terms of its origins in 2nd ed. J. J. Rotman, Department of Mathematics, University of algebraic topology. In this new edition the book Approx. 460 p. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA has been updated and revised throughout and new Softcover material on sheaves and cup products has been Graduate mathematics students will find this book added. The author has also included material about an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to the subject. homotopical algebra, alias K-theory, and he offers Learning homological algebra is a two-stage affair. a contrast between this and homological algebra. First, one must learn the language of Ext and Tor and what it describes. Second, one must be able to compute these things, and, often, this involves yet Market: Graduate Mathematics Students, another language: spectral sequences. This book Mathematicians gives a treatment of homological algebra which Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Mathematics and Technology March 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-69215-9 approx. $59.95 C. Rousseau, Y. Saint-Aubin, Université de Montreal, at the end of each section help to reinforce the Approx. 440 p. 100 illus. QC, Canada material. An engaging quality of this book is Softcover that the authors put the mathematical material This book presents useful, elegant mathematical in a historical context, and not just a practical concepts such as Markov chains, function one. The lack of calculus centricity as well as a iteration and simple groups, and develops clear explication of the more difficult topics, and these concepts in the context of applications relatively advanced references make it suitable for to important, practical problems such as web- any curious individual with a decent command of navigation, data compression and error correcting high school math. codes. The authors show how the combination of mathematical modelling, with the power of mathematical tools and abstraction, has been Market: Undergraduate and Graduate Students in crucial for innovation in technology. The topics Mathematics are presented with clarity, and the mathematics is Location in bookstore: Mathematics expressed in a straightforward manner. Exercises

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November 2007 Linear Functional Analysis ISBN 978-1-84800-004-9 $39.95 Second Editon 2nd ed. a new chapter on the Hahn-Banach theorem Approx. 345 p. 6 illus. B. P. Rynne, M. A. Youngson, Heriot-Watt University, and its applications to the theory of duality. This Softcover Edinburgh, UK chapter also introduces the basic properties of (Replaces 978-1-85233-257-0) projection operators on Banach spaces, and weak This introduction to the ideas and methods of convergence of sequences in Banach spaces;- linear functional analysis shows how familiar topics that have applications to both linear and and useful concepts from finite-dimensional nonlinear functional analysis;-extended coverage linear algebra can be extended or generalized to of the uniform boundedness theorem;-plenty of infinite-dimensional spaces. Aimed at advanced exercises, with solutions provided at the back of undergraduates in mathematics and physics, the the book. book assumes a standard background of linear algebra, real analysis (including the theory of metric spaces), and Lebesgue integration, although Market: Undergraduate Sudents in Mathematics and an introductory chapter summarizes the requisite Physics; Lecturers material. Highlights of the second edition include- Location in bookstore: Mathematics

November 2007 Stochastic Control in Insurance ISBN 978-1-84800-002-5 $79.95 H. Schmidli, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Approx. 350 p. be proved. They also show that, contrary to popular Softcover belief, the non-diffusion case is simpler than the Springer has here scored a publishing first in the diffusion case. The book includes a number of area. Until now, solved examples of the application appendices to supplement the main material of the of stochastic control to actuarial problems could book and is suitable for graduate and postgraduate only be found in journals. Not any more. This will students of actuarial and financial mathematics, as be the first book to systematically present these well as researchers, and practitioners in insurance methods in one volume. The author starts with a companies and banks who wish to use these short introduction to stochastic control techniques, techniques in their work. both in discrete and continuous time. Then, Schmidli applies the principles to several problems in actuarial mathematics. These examples show how Market: Researchers and PG Students verification theorems and existence theorems may Location in bookstore: Mathematics

November 2007 40 Puzzles and Problems in Probability and Mathematical ISBN 978-0-387-73511-5 approx. $49.95 Statistics Approx. 135 p. 29 illus. Hardcover W. Schwarz, University of Potsdam, Germany previous sources which in this case are generally given. This book contains far more problems of The present book is based on the view that a statistical nature than the competition. It will cognitive skills are best acquired by solving become a handy resource for professors looking challenging, non-standard probability problems. for problems to assign for a course, and will be of Many puzzles and problems presented here are interest to undergraduate math students, as well as either new within a problem solving context a more general audience of amateur scientists. (although as topics in fundamental research they are of course long known) or are variations of classical problems which follow directly Market: Undergraduate Math and Statistics Students, as from elementary concepts. A small number of well as a General Audience interested in Math Problems particularly instructive problems is taken from Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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Rational Algebraic Curves November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-73724-7 A Computer Algebra Approach $79.95 regular points of the curve in small coordinate Approx. 310 p. J. R. Sendra, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain; fields, and constructing linear systems of curves Hardcover F. Winkler, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Austria; with prescribed intersection multiplicities. Various S. Pérez-Diaz, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain optimality criteria for rational parametrizations of algebraic curves are discussed. This book is mainly The central problem considered in this intended for graduate students and researchers in introduction for graduate students is the constructive algebraic curve geometry. determination of rational parametrizability of an algebraic curve, and, in the positive case, the computation of a good rational parametrization. Market: Students and Lecturers in Mathematics and This amounts to determining the genus of a curve, Computer Science i.e. its complete singularity structure, computing Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Optimal Stopping Rules November 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74010-0 Third Edition approx. $99.00 methods are well tailored to the study of American 3rd ed. A. Shiryaev, Steklov Institute, Moscow, Russia (-type) options (in mathematics of finance and 217 p. financial engineering), where a buyer has the Softcover Although three decades have passed since the freedom to exercise an option at any stopping (Replaces 978-0-387-90256-2) first publication of this book, it is reprinted time. The author is one of the leading experts of now as a result of popular demand. The content the field and gives an authoritative treatment of a remains up-to-date and interesting for many subject that, 30 years after original publication of researchers as is shown by the many references to this book, is proving increasingly important. it in current publications. The area of application of the Optimal Stopping Theory is very broad. It is sufficient at this point to emphasize that its Market: Researchers, Graduate Students Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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December 2007 How Does One Cut a Triangle? ISBN 978-0-387-74650-0 Second Edition approx. $29.95 school students, a taste of what mathematicians 2nd ed. ZA. Soifer, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, do. His book presents open problems which Approx. 155 p. 80 illus. CO, USA invite the reader to actively play the role of the Softcover mathematician. By doing so, the author skillfully This second edition of Alexander Sofier’s inspires the reader to discover uncharted solutions How Does One Cut a Triangle? demonstrates how while using his analytical proofs and counter- different areas of mathematics can be juxtaposed in examples as a guide. the solution of a given problem. To develop a clear “mini-model” of mathematical research, Sofier employs geometry, algebra, trigonometry, linear Market: Students at various levels, as well as General algebra, and rings. The author brings mathematics Readership. alive by giving the audience, primarily high Location in bookstore: Mathematics

December 2007 Mathematics as Problem-Solving ISBN 978-0-387-74646-3 Second Edition approx. $29.95 the reader to approach problems from different 2nd ed. A. Soifer, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, angles and experience the mystery and beauty Approx. 130 p. 67 illus. USA of mathematics. Written by a distinguished Softcover mathematician, this book is a wonderful resource This second edition of Alexander Soifer’s for students at various levels. Soifer is a teacher Mathematics as Problem-Solving explores various of problem solving and this book is designed to elementary solving techniques for algebraic, introduce problem solving to the next generation. geometric, and combinatoric problems. Each chapter builds off the previous one, enhancing the reader’s problem-solving logic and level Market: Students, Educators, and the General Public of understanding. With roughly 200 problems interested in the Methods of Mathematical Problem and multiple proofs for each, Soifer challenges Solving Location in bookstore: Mathematics

September 2007 An Introduction to Bayesian Scientific Computing ISBN 978-0-387-73393-7 $39.95 Ten Lectures on Subjective Computing Approx. 215 p. approach makes it ideal for students who need to Softcover E. Somersalo, Helsinki University of Technology, become acquainted with the Bayesian approach Helsinki, Finland; D. Calvetti, Case Western Reserve to computational science, but do not need to be University, Cleveland, OH, USA fully immersed in detailed statistical analysis. The authors have also written the book for the This book has been written for undergraduate broad range of researchers who work in areas and graduate students in various disciplines where mathematical and statistical modeling of mathematics. The authors, internationally are of central importance, such as biology and recognized experts in their field, have developed a engineering. superior teaching and learning tool that makes it easy for readers to grasp new concepts and apply them in practice. The book’s highly accessible Market: Graduate Students, Researchers Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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7 Published by Birkhäuser Walks on Ordinals and Their Characteristics October 2007 ISBN 978-3-7643-8528-6 $79.95 S. Todorcevic, Université Paris VII-CNRS, Paris, France unconditional basic sequence problem from Approx. 350 p. and University of Toronto, Canada the Banach space theory or the famous L-space Hardcover problem from topology. The book gives a careful The walks on ordinals and analysis of their and comprehensive account of the method and characteristics is a subject matter started by gathers many of these applications in a unified and the author some twenty years ago in order to comprehensive manner. It provides the only full disprove a particular extension of the Ramsey exposition of the method since its invention in the theorem. A further analysis has shown however early 1980s. that the resulting method is quite useful in detecting critical mathematical objects in contexts where only rough classifications are possible. Market: Graduates, Postgraduates and Researchers in Recently the method has led us to solutions to Combinatorial Set Theory, Model Theory, General Topology some other problems in a variety of disciplines Location in bookstore: Mathematics such as for example a natural extension of the

An Introduction to Manifolds October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-48098-5 approx. $49.95 L. W. Tu, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA such as Lie groups and their Lie algebras. The Approx. 390 p. 104 illus. focus within each chapter consists of only the most Softcover This book provides an introduction to manifolds fundamental topics in manifold theory. Examples to advanced undergraduate and graduate- level and exercises are provided throughout the text and students in either a mathematics or physics field of solutions to selected exercises are also included. study. It first presents the Euclidean space and point- set topology to create a smooth transition from undergraduate calculus. At a quick, yet accessible Market: First-year Graduate Students and Advanced pace, coverage then continues to explore manifolds Undergraduates in Mathematics and Physics in terms of their relationship to tangent spaces, Location in bookstore: Mathematics

Linear Programming November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74387-5 Foundations and Extensions $99.00 pricing. Specific examples and concrete algorithms Third Edition 3rd ed. precede more abstract topics. Topics are clearly Approx. 485 p. 82 illus., 16 in color. R. J. Vanderbei, Princeton University, NJ, USA developed with a large number of numerical Hardcover examples worked out in detail. Moreover, the (Replaces 978-0-7923-7342-1) This carefully written book provides an book underscores the purpose of optimization: introduction to the field of optimization. It breaks to solve practical problems on a computer. New with tradition and develops the theory based on online instructional tools and exercises that have problems expressed in inequality form rather been added in the new edition can be found on the than the more conventional equality form. The book’s webpage. book includes material on traditional business applications plus applications from other areas. There are many small fixes throughout the book, Market: Engineers, Quantitative Business Researchers as well as a new chapter on financial applications, and Practitioners specifically portfolio optimization and option Location in bookstore: Mathematics

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7 Published by Birkhäuser November 2007 Control of Turbulent and Magnetohydrodynamic Channel Flows ISBN 978-0-8176-4698-1 approx. $74.95 Boundary Stabilization and State Estimation extended to eliminate one of the well-recognized Approx. 215 p. 14 illus. R. Vazquez, University of Seville, Spain; root causes of transition to turbulence. New results Hardcover M. Krstic, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA in fluid dynamics and the analysis of Navier-Stokes equations are presented. This book is an excellent This monograph presents new constructive reference for a broad, interdisciplinary engineering design methods for boundary stabilization and mathematics audience. and boundary estimation for several classes of benchmark problems in flow control. These offer potential applications to turbulence control, Market: Graduate Students, Researchers, and weather forecasting, and plasma control. A Practitioners in Control, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical, unique “backstepping” approach is presented and Aerospace, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering Location in bookstore: Mathematics

December 2007 Differential Analysis on Complex Manifolds ISBN 978-0-387-73891-8 approx. $59.95 Third Edition 3rd ed. Hodge decomposition theorem on compact Kahler Approx. 300 p. R. O. Wells, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany manifolds, the Hodge-Riemann bilinear relations Hardcover on Kahler manifolds, Griffiths’s period mapping, In developing the tools necessary for the study (Replaces 978-0-387-90419-1) quadratic transformations, and Kodaira’s vanishing of complex manifolds, this comprehensive, well- and embedding theorems. The third edition of this organized treatment presents in its opening standard reference contains a new appendix by chapters a detailed survey of recent progress Oscar Garcia-Prada which gives an overview of the in four areas: geometry (manifolds with vector developments in the field during the decades since bundles), algebraic topology, differential the book appeared. geometry, and partial differential equations. Subsequent chapters then develop such topics as Hermitian exterior algebra and the Hodge *- Market: Graduate Students and Mathematicians operator, harmonic theory on compact manifolds, Location in bookstore: Mathematics differential operators on a Kahler manifold, the

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November 2007 White Coat Tales: Medicine‘s Heroes, Heritage and Misadventures ISBN 978-0-387-73079-0 $59.95 R. B. Taylor, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Approx. 310 p. the stories in history to what clinicians do in Portland, OR, USA Hardcover practice today, and it highlights what all health professionals should know about the career path White Coat Tales: Medicine’s Heroes, Heritage they have chosen. The author is Dr. Robert B. and Misadventures is an intriguing collection Taylor, a distinguished leader in medical education of medical stories. Each chapter presents a and the highly respected author of more than 23 number of the fascinating tales of legendary medical books. medical innovators, diseases that changed history, insightful clinical sayings, famous persons and their illnesses, and epic blunders made Market: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students and all by physicians and scientists. The book relates Clinicians seeking new insights into Medical History Location in bookstore: Medicine

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Physics

Econophysics of Markets and Business Networks October 2007 ISBN 978-88-470-0664-5 $89.95 A. Chatterjee, B. K. Chakrabarti, Saha Institute of researches in the structure and functioning of 60 illus. Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India (Eds.) these complex financial network systems. Leading Hardcover researchers in the respective fields report on Econophysicists have recently been quite their recent researches and review contemporary successful in modelling and analysing various developments. The book also includes comments financial systems like trading, banking, stock and debates on the latest issues arising out of these. and other markets. The statistical behaviour of the underlying networks in these systems have also been identified and characterised recently. Market: Scientists, Institutes, Practitioners, Industry, This book reviews the current econophysics Students Location in bookstore: Physics

Laser Spectroscopy April 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-73415-4 Vol. 1 Basic Principles approx. $109.00 UV sources, more sensitive detection techniques, Fourth Edition 4th ed. tunable femtosecond and sub-femtosecond Approx. 400 p. 200 illus. W. Demtröder, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany lasers (X-ray region and the attosecond range), Hardcover control of atomic and molecular excitations, (Replaces 978-3-540-64219-0) Keeping abreast of the latest techniques and frequency combs able to synchronize independent applications, this new edition of the standard femtosecond lasers, coherent matter waves, and reference and graduate text on laser spectroscopy still more applications in chemical analysis, has been completely revised and expanded. medical diagnostics, and engineering. While the general concept is unchanged, the new edition features a broad array of new material, e.g., frequency doubling in external cavities, reliable Market: Graduate Students, Scientists cw-parametric oscillators, tunable narrow-band Location in bookstore: Physics

Laser Spectroscopy April 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-74952-3 Vol. 2 Technology approx. $109.00 Fourth Edition 4th ed. Approx. 600 p. 200 illus. Hardcover W. Demtröder, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany

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November 2007 Quantum Theory of Conducting Matter ISBN 978-0-387-74102-4 approx. $79.95 Newtonian Equations of Motion for a Bloch Approx. 255 p. 80 illus. Electron are important subjects in conducting matter Hardcover physics, and the authors plan to follow up this S. Fujita, University at Buffalo, New York, NY, USA; book with a second, more advanced book on K. Ito, National Center for University Entrance superconductivity and the Quantum Hall Effect. Examinations, Tokyo, Japan Fujita and Ito’s superb text targets scientists, researchers and graduate-level students focused on In a complex field, this work is a first. The authors experimentation in the fields of physics, chemistry, show an important connection between the electrical engineering, and materials science. Many conduction electrons and the Fermi surface in worked-out problems are included in the book to an elementary manner in the text. No currently aid the reader’s comprehension of the subject. available text explains this connection. They do this by deriving Newtonian equations of motion for the Bloch electron and diagonalizing the Market: Scientists and Researchers focused on inverse mass (symmetric) tensor. The currently Condensed Matter Physics, Solid State Physics or active areas of research, high-temperature Electromagnetism; Graduate Students studying superconductivity and the Quantum Hall Effect, Block Electron Dynamics Location in bookstore: Physics

November 2007 Applied Charged Particle Optics ISBN 978-3-540-71924-3 approx. $99.00 H. Liebl, Eching, Germany Approx. 130 p. 100 illus. focussing and deflection of ions or electrons. Hardcover Subsequent chapters give detailed descriptions Written by a pioneer of the field, this overview of electrostatic deflection elements, uniform of charged particle optics provides a solid and non-uniform magnetic sector fields, image introduction to the field for all physicists wishing aberrations, and, finally, fringe field confinement. to design their own apparatus or better understand the instruments with which they work. Applied Charged Particle Optics begins by introducing Market: Researchers and Professionals electrostatic lenses and fields used for acceleration, Location in bookstore: Physics

December 2007 Symmetry Theory in Molecular Physics with Mathematica ISBN 978-0-387-73469-9 approx. $89.00 W. M. McClain, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA Approx. 500 p. 50 illus. With CD-ROM. symmetry concepts, showing how to express them Hardcover in terms of matrices and permutations. In Part Prof. McClain has, quite simply, produced a II, mathematical group theory is presented with new kind of tutorial book. It is written using motivating questions and experiments coming the logic engine Mathematica, which permits first, and theorems that answer those questions concrete exploration and development of every coming second. In the final part, the projection concept involved in Symmetry Theory. The book operators that flow from the Great Orthogonality may be read in your hand, or on a computer are automated and applied to chemical and screen with Mathematica running behind it. It is spectroscopic problems. intended for students of chemistry and molecular physics who need to know mathematical group theory and its applications, either for their own Market: Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate research or for understanding the language and Gtudents, Physicists and Chemists as well as people with concepts of their field. The book has three major an interest in learning Mathematica on their own parts. The first begins with the most elementary Location in bookstore: Physics

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Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Statistics December 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-74634-8 approx. $79.95 D. Petz, Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics, Budapest, author has contributed significantly himself, it Approx. 220 p. Hungary emphasizes concepts and thorough discussions of Hardcover the fundamental notions and prepares the reader This concise and readable book addresses for deeper studies, not least through a selection of primarily readers with a background in classical well chosen exercises. statistical physics and introduces quantum mechanical notions as required. Conceived as a primer to bridge the gap between statistical physics Market: Graduate Students in Mathematics, Physics, and and quantum information, a field to which the Natural Sciences Location in bookstore: Physics

An Introduction to Riemann Surfaces, Algebraic Curves September 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-71174-2 and Moduli Spaces $79.95 Second Editon 2nd ed. The book is written with a pedagogical approach 220 p. 23 illus. M. Schlichenmaier, Université du Luxembourg and structured in the style of a lecture. At the end Hardcover of each chapter suggestions for further reading (Replaces 978-3-540-50124-4) This book gives an introduction to modern are given. Graduate students of theoretical and geometry. Starting from an elementary level mathematical physics will appreciate this book the author develops deep geometrical concepts, as textbook. Students of mathematics who are playing an important role nowadays in looking for a short introduction to the various contemporary theoretical physics. He presents aspects of modern geometry and their interplay various techniques and viewpoints, thereby will also find it useful. Researchers will esteem the showing the relations between the alternative book as a reliable reference. approaches. This second edition contains two additional more advanced geometric techniques: (1) The modern language and modern view of Market: Graduate Students, Theoretical Physicists, Algebraic Geometry and (2) Mirror Symmetry. Mathematicians Location in bookstore: Physics

The Nonlinear Universe October 2007 ISBN 978-3-540-34152-9 Chaos, Emergence, Life $69.95 physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, and Approx. 310 p. 33 illus., 3 in color. A. C. Scott, Tucson, AZ, USA neuroscience. Arguably as important as quantum Hardcover theory, modern nonlinear science–and an Written in Alwyn Scott’s inimitable style, one that appreciation of its implications–is essential for readers will find both lucid and accessible, this understanding scientific developments of the masterwork elucidates the explosion of activity twenty-first century. in nonlinear science that began in the 1970s and 1980s and continues today. The book explains the wide-ranging implications of nonlinear Market: Students, University Teachers, Other Scientists, phenomena for future developments in many Scientifically literate Laypersons areas of modern science, including mathematics, Location in bookstore: Physics

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December 2007 Quantum Superposition ISBN 978-3-540-71883-3 $89.95 Counterintuitive Consequences of Coherence, Approx. 410 p. 92 illus. Entanglement, and Interference and chiral asymmetry in nature. He also examines Hardcover how macroscopic quantum coherence may be M. P. Silverman, Trinity College, Hartford, CT, USA able to extricate physics from its most challenging quandary, the collapse of a massive degenerate Coherence, entanglement, and interference arise star to a singularity in space in which the laws from quantum superposition, the most distinctive of physics break down. Explained by a physicist and puzzling feature of quantum physics. with a concern for clarity and experimental Silverman’s extensive experimental and theoretical achievability, the extraordinary nature of quantum work has helped elucidate these processes. Here, superposition will fascinate the reader not only he presents a clear and engaging discussion of the for its apparent strangeness, but also for its role of quantum superposition in diverse quantum comprehensibility. phenomena such as the wavelike nature of particle propagation, indistinguishability of identical particles, nonlocal interactions of correlated Market: Scientists, Graduate and Undergraduate particles, topological effects of magnetic fields, Students, University and High-school Physics Teachers Location in bookstore: Physics

February 2008 Classical Mechanics ISBN 978-3-540-73615-8 approx. $64.95 An Introduction Approx. 350 p. 90 illus. The text is thus structured around development of Hardcover D. Strauch, Universität Regensburg, Germany the main ideas, explicit proofs, and clarifications, comments and applications. Numerous examples This textbook primarily covers the theory and illustrate the material and often present alternative application of Newtonian and Lagrangian, but also approaches to the final results. Frequent references of Hamiltonian mechanics. In addition, the book link mechanics to other fields of physics. The includes elements of continuum mechanics and book is based on lecture notes frequently used the accompanying classical field theory, wherein by students to prepare for written and/or oral four-vector notation is introduced without explicit examinations. reference to special relativity. The material is presented in a style that eases students through the primary and secondary results, building a Market: Advanced Students, Scientists solid foundation for understanding applications. Location in bookstore: Physics

December 2007 Linear Algebra Thoroughly Explained ISBN 978-3-540-74637-9 approx. $79.95 M. Vujicic, Novi Beograd, Serbia Approx. 250 p. 80 illus. postgraduate students over a period of several J. Sanderson, University of St. Andrews, UK (Ed.) Hardcover decades. A special feature of this book is its didactical approach, with a myriad of thoroughly Linear Algebra is one of the most important worked examples and excellent illustrations, which topics in mathematics, of interest in its own right allows the reader to approach the subject from any to mathematicians, but also as an enormously level and to proceed to that of the most advanced powerful tool in the applied sciences, particularly applications. Throughout, the subject is explained in physics and engineering. The author of this with painstaking care. book was Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Belgrade and the book is based on lectures he gave there to both undergraduate and Market: Students in Physics Location in bookstore: Physics

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Psychology

Handbook of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies with Older November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72006-7 Adults $79.95 Approx. 415 p. 17 illus. D. Gallagher-Thompson, Stanford University, Stanford, specific patient population. Case studies illuminate Hardcover CA, USA; A. Steffen, University of Missouri-St.Louis, MO, practice recommendations, and issues of diversity USA; L. W. Thompson, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, are likewise highlighted whenever possible. USA (Eds.) This unique volume contains solid reviews of empirically supported interventions for common This book offers “best practice” models of mental health problems of older adults, as well treatment for mental health problems common as attention to emerging areas, in response to the in late life, with the aim that evidence-based needs of practitioners. practice will become the norm. Each chapter offers reviews of empirical literature focusing on studies conducted with elders, and then shows Market: Clinical Psychologists, Social Work Clinicians, how CBT can be applied most effectively to a Psychiatrists who specialize in Gerontology Location in bookstore: Psychology

Helping Couples Cope with Women’s Cancers December 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74802-3 A Guide for Practitioners couples face, the central role of communication $49.95 Karen Kayser, Boston College, Chesnut Hill, MA, USA; in coping, and the individuality of each patient Approx. 200 p. Jennifer L. Scott, University of Tasmania, Australia and couple. In addition to proven intervention Hardcover techniques and helpful assessment tools, the Helping Couples Cope with Women’s Cancer book features case illustrations, “What to do shows readers not only how to enlist the patient’s if…” sections, sociocultural considerations, and closest support person in coping with the disease, suggestions for when the patient’s caregiver is not but also to help that partner with the stressors, her partner. such as feelings of inadequacy and loss, that so often come with the role. The authors, established experts on their subject, recognize the challenges Market: Mental Health Practitioners, Graduate Students Bookstore Location: Psychology

7 Published by Humana Press The Psychology of Violence and Serial Crime October 2007 ISBN 978-1-58829-685-6 An International Perspective $99.00 etiological factors and psychological mechanisms Approx. 320 p. 2 illus. R. N. Kocsis, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Ed.) to reveal criminal motives. Hardcover This book brings together an international collection of research literature on the topics Market: Criminalists, Forensic Specialists, Forensic of criminal profiling and serial violent crime. Pathologists, Ciminal Profilers, Psychologists, Law Integrating the insights of both scholars and Enforcement practitioners from around the globe, it explains Location in bookstore: Psychology

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November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72720-2 Authoritative Communities $69.95 The Scientific Case for Nurturing Children Approx. 490 p. its greatest human capital. The report that led to Hardcover K. Kovner Kline, Institute for American Values, New York, the development of this volume, Hardwired to NY, USA (Ed.) Connect, identified a need in today’s children and youth and communicated a solution that society This book offers insight into a new social science believes is valid. concept, authoritative communities. Unlike any other volume, this book will facilitate the continuing dialogue about the needs of children Market: Researchers and Practitioners in the areas of and teens and society’s responsibility to nurture Developmental, Clinical, and Social Psychology Location in bookstore: Psychology

November 2007 Practitioner‘s Guide to Emotion Regulation in School-Aged ISBN 978-0-387-73850-5 $49.95 Children Approx. 370 p. Hardcover G. L. Macklem, University of Massachusetts, Manchester, and temperament, and examines challenges to MA, USA competence at school (test anxiety, bullying) and at home (punishment for “wrong” emotions). The Emotion regulation skills should be mastered book offers strategies for recognizing specific skill by early childhood, but many children enter deficiencies or more general needs, and reviews school with mild or serious deficits that may emotion coaching techniques, cognitive-behavioral not be addressed effectively or early enough. methods, anger management programs, empathy This book presents in-depth background and training, and other interventions. The book practical information on the subject, helping incorporates dozens of worksheets and handouts school professionals to craft interventions that that can be reproduced or fine-tuned to fit age and are developmentally appropriate, relevant, ability levels. and timely. The author identifies variables that contribute to emotional regulation, exploring complex relationships between emotions, stress, Market: School Psychologists Location in bookstore: Psychology

October 2007 Ethnocultural Perspectives on Disaster and Trauma ISBN 978-0-387-73284-8 approx. $65.99 Foundations, Issues, and Applications Approx. 250 p. across the world. This volume grew from efforts Hardcover A. J. Marsella, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI; at the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress J. L. Johnson, Friends Research Institute, Baltimore, Disorder (NC-PTSD) and the Substance Abuse MD; P. Watson, National Center for PTSD, White River and Mental Health Services Administration Junction, VT; J. Gryczynski, Friends Research Institute, (SAMHSA) to better understand, assist, and Baltimore, MD (Eds.) respond to the human experience of natural and man-made disasters. The past decade has brought home the terrible human, social, and economic consequences of natural and human-made disasters. Media images Market: Cultural Psychologists, Disaster Counselors, and headlines of fires, mudslides, hurricanes, Policy Makers floods, and terrorism became part of daily life Location in bookstore: Psychology

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October 2007 Global Conflict Resolution through Positioning Analysis ISBN 978-0-387-72111-8 $64.95 F. M. Moghaddam, Georgetown University, Washington, vital new perspectives to current political and Approx. 300 p. 12 illus. DC, USA; R. Harré, Oxford University; N. Lee, Georgetown ideological battles. Twenty contributors examine Hardcover University, Washington, DC, USA (Eds.) scenarios as simple as a committee meeting of four people, as complicated as centuries-old Positioning theory is the study of the nature, social movements and the shifting tensions in the formation, influence and ways of change of local Middle East. The book applies positioning theory systems of rights and duties as shared assumptions to achieve a deeper understanding of conflict and about them influence small scale interactions. its psychological resolution. The editors approach Evolving from linguistics origins, the theory positioning from the micro (interpersonal) concerns conventions of speech and action that level all the way to the macro (intergroup and are labile, contestable, and ephemeral. Global international) level. Conflict Resolution through Positioning Analysis begins with the daily disputes that result from our multiple social identities and Market: Social Psychologists, Conflict Managers, evolving self-definitions, offers a new framework Negotiators, Peace Psychologists, Students and for understanding historical conflict, and brings Researchers Location in bookstore: Psychology

Handbook of Evidence-Based Therapies for Children and November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73690-7 Adolescents approx. $99.95 Bridging Science and Practice 900 p. health problems requiring intervention, and Hardcover R. G. Steele, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA; current policy initiatives identify evidence-based T. D. Elkin, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS, USA; therapies as the most effective and relevant forms M. C. Roberts, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA of treatment. Here, several EBT options, both (Eds.) proven and promising, are offered for each covered disorder, bolstered by case examples, tables, The comprehensive coverage in this hugely and reference lists. Features include chapters on important and timely handbook makes it implementation issues such as diversity, family invaluable to clinical child, school, and counseling treatment, assessment strategies, and community psychologists; clinical social workers; and child settings, and step-by-step guidance for the psychiatrists. As a textbook for advanced clinical researcher looking to gather empirical support for and counseling psychology programs, and a solid therapies. reference for the researcher in child/adolescent mental health, its emphasis on flexibility and attention to emerging issues will help readers Market: Clinical Child Psychologists, School meet ongoing challenges and advance the field. Psychologists, and Counseling Psychologists; Clinical Its relevance cannot be overstated, as growing Social Workers; other Mental Health Trainers and numbers of young people—some ten to twenty Practitioners percent of school-age populations—have mental Location in bookstore: Psychology

Developing Prosocial Communities Across Cultures August 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71484-4 $69.95 F. B. Tyler, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA prosocial community. He identifies its elements Approx. 175 p. and relevant interrelationships, and provides the Hardcover Communities are basic vital social units that available evidence in support of those conclusions. provide the contexts in which people learn to live This work shows why a prosocial community is together to their mutual benefit. They are crucial to essential to the accomplishment of the goals of providing a richer and more fulfilling framework community psychology and its related fields as well than we currently have for understanding and as how to create such communities. improving the quality of life for individuals and groups alike. In this book, the author presents a definition of a Market: Community Psychologists, Social Psychologists Location in bookstore: Psychology

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November 2007 Motivational Aspects of Prejudice and Racism ISBN 978-0-387-73234-3 approx. $59.95 C. Willis-Esqueda, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, forefront of research on the motivational aspects of Approx. 255 p. USA (Ed.) prejudice and racism and the impact of such forces Hardcover on the targets of racial bias. The topic of racism The study of prejudice and racism is one of the and prejudice continues to be a significant issue oldest interests of social psychology and continues for researchers and policymakers not just in the as a major area of interest in the social sciences, United States, but in the rest of the world as well. in general. This is the first volume in the well- renowned book series Nebraska Symposium on Motivation, which is the longest running Market: Social Sscyhologists, Researchers in Motivation symposium series in psychology. Contributing and Cognition, Clinical Psychologists, Policy Makers authors are the leading scholars who are at the Location in bookstore: Psychology

October 2007 In the Pursuit of Winning ISBN 978-0-387-72172-9 $59.95 Problem Gambling Theory, Research and Approx. 350 p. 18 illus. Treatment popular addiction and disease models in the field. Hardcover Early chapters examine the general psychology M. Zangeneh, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, of gambling, before moving on to the irrational Toronto, ON, Canada; A. Blaszczynski, University ideas associated with compulsive wagering, of Sydney, NSW, Australia; N. E. Turner, Centre for from belief in luck to illusions of control. The Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada (Eds.) seven chapters in the second half are devoted to evidence-based interventions from a variety of As gambling outlets become ever more ubiquitous, clinical orientations. Case examples, Q&A more—and younger—people are risking their sections, and a glossary add extra readability to the finances, family lives, and health in their, usually coverage. vain, attempts to be the winner that takes it all. This book brings together an international panel of 35 experts to present theoretical, Market: Health Psychologists, Addiction Counselors and clinical, sociological, historical, and spiritual Clinical Social Workers, Behavioral Medicine Researchers, perspectives on problem gambling, and test Policy Makers Location in bookstore: Psychology

Public Health

October 2007 eHealth Solutions for Healthcare Disparities ISBN 978-0-387-72814-8 $69.95 178 p. 8 illus. M. C. Gibbons, Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, loss and smoking cessation; prevention of diseases Hardcover Baltimore, MD, USA (Ed.) like cancer and HIV and healthcare utilization, patient education and medicine compliance. As concerns about racial and ethnic disparities in Coverage includes the rise of e-Patients and the health care increase, a parallel trend is emerging transformation of the doctor-patient relationship. in growing cyber-health technology. This book Also examined are Web-based products and challenges readers to use, promote, and develop interventions for tracking and reducing disparities, technology-based methods for closing the care gap. improving healthcare utilization and outcomes and Edited by a leading urban health advocate with monitoring trends among patients, whether or not 16 expert contributors, the book examines cyber- they have Internet access. strategies with the greatest promise of effective, equitable care, improved service delivery and better outcomes for all. Discussion goes beyond Market: Public Health Professionals, Health Care the Electronic Medical Record to discuss new Administrators, and Graduate Students in Health Promotion, roles for information technology in promoting Health Behavior, Health Policy and Social Epidemiology healthful behavior including nutrition, weight Location in bookstore: Public Health

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Public Health Behind Bars September 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71694-7 From Prisons to Communities $89.95 behind bars, pinpoint systemic barriers to care, Approx. 450 p. 56 illus. R. Greifinger, MD John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and explain how correctional medicine can shift Hardcover New York, NY, USA (Ed.) from emergency or crisis care to primary care and prevention. In addition, strategies are outlined that Public Health Behind Bars: From Prisons to link community health resources to correctional Communities examines the burden of illness in facilities so that prisoners can transition to the the growing prison population and analyzes the community without unnecessarily taxing public considerable impact on public health as prisoners resources or falling through the cracks. are released. More than forty practitioners, researchers, and scholars in correctional health, mental health, law, and public policy make a Market: Professionals in Correctional Health, timely case for correctional health care that is Correctional Medicine, Community Health, Health humane for those incarcerated and beneficial to Promotion, Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health the communities they re-enter. These authors Care Administrators, Policymakers, Lawyers identify the most compelling health problems Location in bookstore: Public Health

Concepts and Practice of Humanitarian Medicine November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72263-4 $69.95 S. Gunn, International Association for Humanitarian published as the pioneering book, Humanitarian Approx. 400 p. 17 illus. Medicine, Switzerland; M. Masellis, International Medicine, the new edition includes 14 additional Hardcover Association for Humanitarian Medicine, Palermo, Italy (Eds.) thought-provoking chapters. The book draws on important treatises and conventions throughout This book defines humanitarian medicine, as the history of the United Nations and the World practiced and advanced by organizations like the Health Organization, and paying tribute to Brock UN, WHO, Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, Chisholm, the first Director-General of the WHO. and the International Association of Humanitarian Contributors are all major world figures in health Medicine (IAHM), which all provide medical relief and human rights, including Nobel laureates Kofi in developing countries as well as war and disaster Annan and Joseph Rotblat. situations. The editors gather new and previously- published articles and speeches that set out the principles of humanitarian medicine, starting Market: Researchers and Professionals in Global Health, with the idea of health as a human right, and Health Promotion, Public Health examining topics such as quality of life, torture, Location in bookstore: Public Health and nuclear conflict. Already acclaimed when first

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November 2007 Promoting Health for Working Women ISBN 978-0-387-73037-0 $74.95 A. Linos, University of Athens School of Medicine, Approx. 350 p. 116 illus., 21 in color. alcohol abuse, sexual harassment, occupational Athens, Greece; W. Kirch, TU Dresden, Germany (Eds.) Hardcover and communicable diseases. The approach taken by the authors bears in mind that women have a This book results from an EU-funded project dual role in society, especially in health matters, on planning, implementing, and evaluating as they greatly influence the health habits of their health promotion activities in the workplace, family—thus awareness-raising and prevention to address occupational risks and hazards to activities specifically targeting women are a women. The book begins with methodology on fundamental factor in health promotion for the health promotion in the workplace, followed by whole population. chapters on several health topics of particular importance to women such as nutrition, physical exercise, musculoskeletal disorders, smoking, Market: Professionals in Public Health, Occupational reproductive health, breast feeding, female Health, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and cancers and genetic screening, mental health, Women’s Health Location in bookstore: Public Health

November 2007 7 Now in Softcover ISBN 978-0-387-75165-8 The Illusion of Certainty $29.95 Approx. 240 p. Health Benefits and Risks compelling logic regarding the subjects supported Softcover E. Rifkin, Rifkin and Associates, Baltimore, MD, USA; by scientific facts is substantial. It will provide an E. Bouwer, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA impetus to the reader to consider life-changing decisions.” 7 Amazon.com Customer Review From a review of the hardcover 7 ”This thought- provoking book is both a “should and must-read” book for anyone who makes decisions or considers Market: Health Benefit Professionals and Decision Makers the advice and recommendations of others. The Location in bookstore: Public Health/Popular Science

September 2007 Health Technology Assessments by the National Institute for ISBN 978-0-387-71995-5 $59.95 Health and Clinical Excellence Approx. 245 p. 52 illus. A Qualitative Study Hardcover for discussion, the book reviews clinical issues in M. Schlander, Institute for Innovation & Valuation in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Health Care, Ludwigshafen, Germany including diagnostic criteria and the use of psychostimulants. Coverage provides a step-by- The National Institute for Health and Clinical step explanation of the NICE appraisal process, Excellence (NICE) has been regarded as a role detailing the valuation of treatment strategies model for the implementation of cost-effectiveness for ADHD. It also examines the successes and analysis (CEA), and is being closely watched by limitations of NICE as well as future directions and health care policy makers throughout Europe implications for health care prioritization in other and in the United States. This book examines countries. Britain’s highly acclaimed approach to CEA and its international potential. It dissects the robustness of the agency’s technology appraisal Market: Professionals in Health Services Research, processes as NICE evaluates innovative methods Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health for diagnosis and intervention. As a focal point Economics, Health Insurance Location in bookstore: Public Health

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Health Services Marketing November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-73604-4 A Practitioner‘s Guide $29.95 how to do marketing, introducing such aspects Approx. 200 p. 58 illus. R. K. Thomas, Health Management Associates, Memphis, as market research, marketing planning, and Softcover TN, USA evaluation. The author also discusses marketing techniques for social marketing. Marketing Health Despite the growing importance of marketing Services: A Practitioner’s Guide covers broad for health professionals, there is up to now no topics appropriate for any healthcare organization concise how-to guide on the topic for use by and provides enough specifics to tailor marketing physician practices, hospitals and other healthcare activities to the needs of individual practitioners. organizations. This book serves as a convenient The book will be useful to both for-profit and not- reference for health professionals who want for-profit organizations. to understand the marketing process, develop marketing initiatives or interface with marketing professionals. Coverage of marketing theory and Market: Healthcare Administrators and Practitioners, history are minimized in an attempt to provide a Healthcare Marketers practical guide for everyday use. The focus is on Location in bookstore: Public Health

Care-Related Quality of Life in Old Age November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72168-2 Concepts, Models, and Empirical Findings $89.95 methodological perspectives on the problem, Approx. 350 p. 96 illus. M. Vaarama, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland; together with chapters based on studies in Finland, Hardcover R. Pieper, University of Bamberg, Germany; Estonia, Germany, Sweden and the United A. Sixsmith, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK (Eds.) Kingdom. The book contributes to discussion of quality of life, offers theories and methods This book examines the relationship between for study, gives new stimulus to the study of the quality of care and quality of life of frail older effectiveness and efficiency of care, and encourages persons who depend on external support and further research. Further, it provides an efficient care. The book specifically addresses this issue tool—the “Care Keys Toolkit”—for the evaluation by developing a new concept of “care-related and management of care. quality of life.” Key questions include: what are the determinants of care-related quality of life in old age? How can care contribute to and support Market: Researchers and Graduate Students in Public the quality of life of older clients? How should Health, Quality of Life, Gerontology; Health Care care be managed to facilitate good quality and Administrators; Health Care Professionals effective care? The text provides theoretical and Location in bookstore: Public Health

Depression and Globalization October 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-72712-7 The Politics of Mental Health in the 21st Century $69.95 but how they influence the extent and types of Approx. 200 p. C. Walker, The University of Brighton, UK mental distress in the 21st century. The text is Hardcover useful for those with preliminary knowledge of This is an important academic text on the political the more complex psychological, political and aspects of depression, specifically the relationship economic issues, while detailed and informative between globalization and depression. The enough for academics and professionals who work author reestablishes links between mental health in the mental health sphere. The authors explain research and treatment, and reviews political and sophisticated concepts in an accessible style, so the economic influences outside the world of academic reader does not feel excluded by the presentation. and clinical mental health. Depression and Globalization show how closely and inextricably linked these diverse fields are and demonstrates Market: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health ways in which they operate together to produce Nursing Practitioners, Sociologists, Economists not only a cultural representation of mental illness, Location in bookstore: Public Health

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7 Published by Humana Press October 2007 Handbook of Digital and Multimedia Evidence ISBN 978-1-58829-782-2 approx. $99.50 J. J. Barbara, Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, Tampa, investigating cybercrime, and preparation for Approx. 185 p. 13 illus. FL, USA (Ed.) courtroom testimony, Handbook of Digital and Hardcover Multimedia Evidence is an ideal overall reference This volume presents an overview of computer for this multi-faceted discipline. forensics perfect for beginners. A distinguished group of specialist authors have crafted chapters rich with detail yet accessible for readers who are Market: Forensic Scientists, Criminal Justice Enthusiasts, not experts in the field. Tying together topics as Radiologists diverse as applicable laws on search and seizure, Location in bookstore: Social Sciences

November 2007 Fighting Terror Online ISBN 978-0-387-73577-1 approx. $94.00 The Convergence of Security, Technology, and Approx. 250 p. the Law monitoring, and propaganda. For each of these, Hardcover the author indicates the issues, examines existing M. C. Golumbic, University of Hafia, Israel legal arrangements, and offers guidelines for formulating legal policy. There is a demonstrated Global terror uses advanced technological need to relate to the digital environment as a methods among its many tools. This book presents battlefront, map the new security threats, and the position that the online environment is a thereby hope to provide focus to the pressing significant and relevant theater of activity in the discussion on today’s legislative and technological fight against terror, and identifies the threats, the agenda. security needs, and the issues that are unique to this environment. The book examines whether the unique characteristics of this environment require Market: Lawyers, Policy Makers, Computer Scientists, new legal solutions, or whether existing solutions Researchers; anyone involved in Internet Security are sufficient. Three areas of online activity are Location in bookstore: Social Sciences/Criminal Justice/ identified that require reexamination: security, Law

October 2007 Violence Against Women ISBN 978-0-387-73203-9 approx. $79.00 An International Perspective Approx. 200 p. and to test theories. These data are vital to Hardcover H. Johnson, N. Ollus, S. Nevala researchers, advocates, and policymakers working to assist survivors and eliminate gender-based This is an international, comparative survey which violence worldwide. In addition, the authors interviews random samples of women about offer immediate and long-range proposals, from their experiences with male violence. The authors promoting gender equality and improving service form a management team for the International delivery to victims to improved prevention, Violence Against Women Survey (IVAWS). The monitoring and evaluation. objective of IVAWS is to investigate the level and nature of victimization of women in a number of countries worldwide, to assess the similarities Market: Researchers and Policy Makers, Legislators and differences in women’s experiences, to and Legal Reformers, Criminal Justice Practioners, provide statistical data for the development of Community Groups and Agencies that provide assistance criminal justice and social responses to victims, to victims of Violence Location in bookstore: Social Sciences

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The Long View of Crime: A Synthesis of Longitudinal Research November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-71087-7 A. M. Liberman (Ed.) (b) that capitalizes on the longitudinal nature $89.95 of the data? Additional chapters include an Approx. 300 p. 16 illus. Criminology asks many questions which are introduction and overview, an essay reflecting on Hardcover inherently longitudinal: What is the life-course the findings highlighted in the volume from the of criminal behavior? Is there one general broad perspective of the evolutionary ecological offending pattern or multiple offending patterns theory of crime, and a chapter exploring future over time? Which early risk factors, if any, are directions. The volume also includes an appendix strongly predictive of criminal behavior? Can which relates each of the reviews to the body of early intervention prevent a criminal career? longitudinal studies reviewed in the book. This book examines longitudinal research in relation to crime and delinquency, collecting seven reviews commissioned to answer two Market: Criminologists and Social Researchers studying simultaneous questions: What have we learned in the fields of Crime and Delinquency from recent longitudinal research on crime and Location in bookstore: Social Sciences/Criminal Justice/ delinquency that (a) we did not know before, and Law

Case Studies in Environmental Archaeology April 2008 ISBN 978-0-387-71396-0 Second Editon $39.95 critiquing, or advocating a method. These 2nd ed. E. Reitz, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; ethnographic, geological, and biological case Approx. 455 p. 107 illus. C. M. Scarry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, studies successfully demonstrate the application Softcover USA; S. J. Scudder, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, of environmental science toward the resolution (Replaces 978-0-306-45252-9) USA (Eds.) of questions related to human behavior in the past. The editors have included new studies in The purpose of this book is to highlight order to cover recent developments in the field studies addressing significant anthropological or additional pertinent topics. The book also issues in the Americas from the perspective includes a separate index listing the scientific and of environmental archaeology. Each chapter is vernacular names of plants and animals referenced an original or revised work by internationally- in the volume. recognized geoarchaeologists, human biologists, paleoethnobotanists, and zooarchaeologists. Each study demonstrates how and why the information Market: Archaeologists, both Academic and Professional obtained using environmental techniques is working with Environmental Archaeology but also important to anthropologists instead of describing, Paleoethnobotanists, Human Ecologists Location in bookstore: Social Sciences/Archaeology

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April 2008 Latinas/os in the United States ISBN 978-0-387-71942-9 $59.95 Changing the Face of América Approx. 425 p. 50 illus. issues and presents in-depth analyses of migration, Softcover H. Rodriguez, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA; R. demographic patterns and processes, education, Saenz, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; C. health, citizenship, political participation, Menjivar, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA (Eds.) religion, gender and sex roles, literary and cultural production, and the media. The authors examine This multidisciplinary book explores and analyzes the social, economic, demographic, cultural, and the rapidly expanding population of Latin political impacts and contributions of this growing Americans in the US, as they have become the population, and critically document how Latinas largest minority group in the nation. Latinas/os and Latinos have changed and will continue to are a mosaic of people, whose levels of education, change the face of America. economic mobility and social stability vary across a broad spectrum; they are Catholics, Protestants, Jews, and Muslims, and they are also atheists, Market: Researchers and those teaching courses in Santeros/as, and Curanderos/as. The book Latino Studies in different academic departments– examines Mexicans, Hondurans, Puerto Ricans, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Anthropology, Argentineans, Cubans, Salvadorans, Dominicans, History, Geography and Ethnic/Racial Studies Programs Panamanians, Guatemalans, Nicaraguans, Location in bookstore: Social Sciences Peruvians, and Costa Ricans, among others. Coverage addresses theoretical and methodological

August 2007 Preventing Crime ISBN 978-0-387-69168-8 $49.95 What Works for Children, Offenders, Victims and 244 p. 14 illus. Places best for a wide range of interventions organized Softcover around four important domains in criminology: B. C. Welsh, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, at-risk children, offenders, victims, and places. USA; D. P. Farrington, University of Cambridge, UK (Eds.) It is the first book to assess the effectiveness of criminological interventions using the most Crime prevention should be rational and should rigorous review methodology of the systematic be based on the best possible evidence. Decision- review. It is an indispensable guide to the leading makers should weigh carefully any available scientific evidence on what works best to prevent evidence on what works best. Evidence-based crime. crime prevention attempts to overcome this and other obstacles by ensuring that the best available evidence is considered in any decision to Market: Academics in Criminology and Criminal Justice, implement a program designed to prevent crime. Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Public This book offers comprehensive coverage and Health, Mental Health, Social Work, Economics, and analysis of evidence-based crime prevention. A Education; Private Sector Organizations project of the Campbell Collaboration Crime and Location in bookstore: Social Sciences/Criminal Justice/ Justice Group, Preventing Crime brings together Law the leading scientific evidence on what works

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Model Based Inference in the Life Sciences November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74073-7 A Primer on Evidence approx. $39.95 inference, whether graduate students, post-docs, Approx. 190 p. 8 illus. D. R. Anderson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, or professional in various universities, agencies or Softcover CO, USA institutes. Readers are however expected to have a background in general statistical principles, This textbook introduces a science philosophy regression analysis, and some exposure to called “information theoretic” based on Kullback- likelihood methods. This is not an elementary text Leibler information theory. It focuses on a as it assumes reasonable competence in modeling science philosophy based on “multiple working and parameter estimation. hypotheses” and statistical models to represent them. The text is written for people new to the information-theoretic approaches to statistical Market: Graduate Students, Scientists Location in bookstore: Statistics

Forecasting with Exponential Smoothing May 2008 ISBN 978-3-540-71916-8 The State Space Approach approx. $49.95 brings together all of the important new results Approx. 350 p. R. Hyndman, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia; on the state space framework for exponential Softcover A. Koehler, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA; smoothing. It gives an overview of current topics K. Ord, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA; and develops new ideas that have not appeared R. D. Snyder, Monash Universtiy, Clayton, VIC, Australia in the academic literature. It will be of interest to people wanting to apply the methods in their own Exponential smoothing methods have been around area of interest as well as for researchers wanting to since the 1950s, and are still the most popular take the ideas in new directions. forecasting methods used in business and industry. However, a modelling framework incorporating stochastic models, likelihood calculation, prediction Market: Researchers and Graduate Students intervals and procedures for model selection, was Location in bookstore: Statistics not developed until relatively recently. This book

Bayesian Networks and Influence Diagrams: November 2007 ISBN 978-0-387-74100-0 A Guide to Construction and Analysis approx. $79.95 Approx. 345 p. U. B. Kjaerulff, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; computer software that can perform intellectually Hardcover A. L. Madsen, HUGIN Expert A/S, Aalborg, Denmark challenging tasks like making diagnoses or decisions under uncertainty, or extracting Probabilistic networks (a.k.a. Bayesian networks knowledge from large databases. and influence diagrams) have become one of the most promising technologies in the area of applied artificial intelligence, offering intuitive, Market: Practitioners effcient, and reliable methods for constructing Location in bookstore: Statistics

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February 2008 Statistical Decision Theory ISBN 978-0-387-73193-3 approx. $89.95 Estimation, Testing, Selection 674 p. sample size decision theory and modern asymptotic Hardcover F. Liese, Universität Rostock, Germany; decision theory. Highlights are systematic K. Miescke, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA applications to the fields of parameter estimation, testing hypotheses, and selection of populations. For advanced graduate students, this book is a With its broad coverage of decision theory that one-stop shop that presents the main ideas of includes results from other more specialized books decision theory in an organized, balanced, and as well as new material, this book is one of a kind mathematically rigorous manner, while observing and fills the gap between standard graduate texts in statistical relevance. All of the major topics are mathematical statistics and advanced monographs introduced at an elementary level, then developed on modern asymptotic theory. incrementally to higher levels. The book is self- contained as it provides full proofs, worked-out examples, and problems. The authors present Market: Graduate Students, Researchers a rigorous account of the concepts and a broad Location in bookstore: Statistics treatment of the major results of classical finite

October 2007 Studying Human Populations ISBN 978-0-387-98735-4 $79.95 An Advanced Course in Statistics 472 p. ways of studying human populations: formulation Hardcover N. T. Longford, De Montford University, Leicester, UK of the inferential goals, design of studies, search for the sources of relevant information, analysis Textbooks in this area for graduate students and and presentation of results. Elementary linear research workers in social statistics don’t come algebra and calculus are prerequisites, although the much better than this. Longford’s brilliantly exposition is quite forgiving, especially in the first illuminating work follows a novel curriculum few chapters. Familiarity with statistical software at developed around the basic statistical activities the outset is an advantage, but it can be developed of sampling, measurement and inference. The concurrently with studying the text. monograph aims to prepare the reader for the career of an independent social statistician and to serve as a reference for methods, ideas for and Market: Graduate Students, Researchers Location in bookstore: Statistics

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Curve Ball 2003 and conventional wisdom. Rather it tests whether Baseball, Statistics, and the Role of Chance in the Game 978-0-387-00193-7 baseball’s accepted measurements stand up to scru- $19.95 Jim Albert and Jay Bennett tiny. . . . This is great stuff…Curve Ball makes clear 432 pages, 125 illus. how pleasurable [stats] can be, and arguably how Softcover “Smart and energetic…hardcore fans will find its important, to view the great American game with mission refreshing. Curve Ball doesn’t pay the real precision.” 7 The Wall Street Journal usual misty-eyed homage to baseball’s traditions

Secrets of the Old One October 2005 twentieth century physics. A fourth short paper was Einstein, 1905 978-0-387-26005-1 received by the journal on the 27th of September. It $25.00 Jeremy Bernstein contained Einstein’s derivation of the formula E=mc2. 214 p. 118 illus. These papers with their many technological ramifica- Softcover Noted science writer Jeremy Bernstein tells the tions changed our lives in the twentieth century and remarkable story of Einstein’s papers and their impact beyond. While to a professional physicist the mathe- one century ago. Beginning on the 18th of March, matics in these papers is quite straight forward, the 1905, at approximately eight week intervals, the noted ideas behind the mathematics are not. In fact, none of German physics journal Annalen der Physik received Einstein’s contemporaries fully understood what he three hand-written manuscripts from a relatively had done. This book makes these ideas accessible to unknown patent examiner in Bern. The patent a general reader with no more mathematics than one examiner was the twenty-six year old Albert Einstein learns in high school. and the three papers would set the agenda for

Distant Worlds January 2007 background, made these unprecedented achieve- Milestones in Planetary Exploration 978-0-387-40212-3 ments in scientific exploration possible. Bond’s $32.50 Peter Bond perspective provides a much-needed overview, but 326 pages it also details the very human feelings that animated 16 page color insert Peter Bond provides an overview of key, unmanned the intense rivalries between the Soviet Union and Hardcover missions, chapter by chapter, to planets in the the United States, and most recently the difficulties A Copernicus/ twentieth century. He tells the story of the mission that arose in collaborations between NASA and ESA Praxis Co-publication planners and engineers who, working mostly in the on the Rosetta and Halley’s Comet missions.

Columbia: Final Voyage January 2006 hand account of what happened that fateful day in The Last Flight of NASA‘s First Space Shuttle 978-0-387-27148-4 February 2003. The author provides a comprehensive $27.50 Philip Chien, Merritt Island, FL, USA and personal look at both the Columbia astronauts 464 p., 235 illus. and the STS-107 mission, together with a behind- Hardcover Aerospace writer Philip Chien, who has over 20 the-scenes account of other people involved in the years’ experience covering the US space program, mission and their personal reactions to the accident. provides a unique insight into the crew members Chien interviewed all seven crew members several who lost their lives in the Columbia disaster. He times and got to know them as individuals. Includes reviews in detail their scientific work and other up-to-the-minute coverage of the fuel tank foam activities during their successful 16-day flight, the investigation by NASA. background of the accident itself and a detailed first-

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2001 Chemical and Biological Warfare “The portion devoted to biological warfare, which 978-0-387-95076-1 A Comprehensive Survey for the Concerned Citizen I am qualified to comment on, is most informative $27.50 Eric Croddy without getting into the ‚how to’ business. The book is 352 pages, 25 illus. very readable and addresses all aspects of biological Hardcover “Croddy’s robust study helps CBW experts hone their warfare that an informed citizen should know.” opinions after the events of September 11, 2001. 7 William C. (Bill) Patrick III, President of Biothreats From armchair generals to scholars everyone should Assessment, and the “Father” of the U.S. Biowarfare feel informed after reading Croddy’s concise and illu- Program minating tour de force on CBW.” 7 Theodore Karasik, Political Scientist, Rand Corporation

February 2005 Brute Force DESCHALL (the DES Challenge) sent shockwaves 978-0-387-20109-2 Cracking the Data Encryption Standard through government and financial networks world- $25.00 Matt Curtin wide. In this captivating book, Matt Curtin traces 288 pages, DES’s rise and fall, providing an insider’s view into 10 illus. In 1997, in a remarkable demonstration of collective the group of strangers who banded together to over- Hardcover computing, a loosely organized team of univer- turn public encryption policy nearly overnight. He sity students, programmers, and scientists linked tells us not just how this motley crew made strong together thousands of computers over the Internet cryptography available to all of us, but why this to crack DES and thus dramatize its vulnerabili- “opening up” of a powerful computer technology was ties. Networking literally thousands of CPUs (most a critically important step forward—economically of them in desktop PCs) and testing as many as and politically, as well as technologically. 7 billion keys per second, these participants in

April 2008 Sound Sense animals have evolved an echolocation sense that is so 978-0-387-30257-7 Echolocation by Dolphins well tuned to the underwater environment that it can Approx. $27.50 Peter Dobbins, Bristol, UK outperform any man-made sonar. There is still much 300 p. 120 ilus. to discover about dolphins, and this book covers Softcover Many of the dolphin’s sensory abilities seem “beyond science in progress and how creative scientists ask explanation” but, in Sound Sense, Peter Dobbins new questions and find ways to extract the answers demonstrates that dolphin research has come a long from masses of apparently meaningless data. The way in the past half-century and that the truth about author’s purpose in writing this book is to persuade cetaceans is far more interesting than fanciful specu- the reader that studying and understanding whales lation. The author examines the latest discoveries in and dolphins makes them more interesting and dolphin anatomy-their bulging foreheads and unique exciting, not less. dental arrangement, and shows how these amazing

December 2005 The Square Root of Two teacher and student, shows readers why this number 978-0-387-20220-4 A Mathematical Dialog and Excursion is so important, and how, in puzzling out its special $25.00 David A. Flannery qualities, mathematicians came to their insights 240 pages, 31 illus. about the nature of irrational numbers. Using no Hardcover Often overshadowed by its more famous cousins more than the most basic algebra and geometry, (like pi and zero), the square root of 2 is nonetheless Flannery manages to convey not just why irrational a very important number. While pi is the circum- numbers are fascinating and significant, but how the ference of a unit circle, the square root of 2 is the whole enterprise of mathematical thinking can be diagonal of a unit square. What’s more, the square played out in a dialog that is imaginative, intriguing, root of 2 was the first known, and mathematically and engaging. Original and informative, this book proven, irrational number. is a one-of-a-kind introduction to the pleasure and This book, through an imaginary dialog between a beauty of mathematical thinking

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Alice in Quantumland 1995 atom, where each attraction demonstrates a different An Allegory of Quantum Physics 978-0-387-91495-4 aspect of quantum theory. Alice’s unusual encoun- $24.00 Robert Gilmore ters, enhanced by illustrations by Gilmore himself, 200 pages, 50 illus. make the Uncertainty Principle, wave functions, the Hardcover In this cleverly conceived book, physicist Robert Pauli Principle, and other elusive concepts easier and Gilmore makes accessible some complex concepts in fun to grasp. quantum mechanics by sending Alice to Quantum- land—a whole new Wonderland, smaller than an

Centauri Dreams take at least 40 years to complete? Gilster investigates 2004 Imagining and Planning Interstellar Travel the science, and just as importantly the spirit, of the 978-0-387-00436-5 Paul Gilster researchers who are actually at work on just such a $25.00 project. The challenges in terms of materials science, 319 pages An audacious plan to send an unmanned craft to propulsion systems, and communications, to say Hardcover Centauri, the star system nearest to our Sun, is already nothing of distances measured in light-years and underway at a number of NASA sites around the missions lasting decades, pushes thinking about such U.S. Why, today, would anyone undertake to think a project to the brink of science fiction. Yet the work and plan seriously for such a hypothetical spacecraft? on the Centauri project is unambiguously thoughtful Can scientists and engineers seriously contemplate and serious and profound in its implications for the such a vehicle, when its existence is at least 30 years future of human exploration. in the future, and its first one-way journey would

April 2008 7 Published by Springer-Praxis filled with rafts of displaced ice. The story of Europa is Europa 978-0-387-47936-1 about the rough and tumble of the very human enter- Alien Biosphere on an Ocean Moon Approx. $27.50 prise of science, as well as the fantastic new world that Approx. 200 p. Richard Greenberg, Tucson, AZ, USA has been discovered. With its great scientific core (an Hardcover oceanic moon, extraterrestrial life), with its amazing The story of Europa has broad appeal, not only images, and with its inside story of the rough and because of its implications for extraterrestrial life, but tumble of a very human enterprise in science, leading also because the fabulous images obtained by Galileo to the discovery of a fantastic new world that might spacecraft show spectacular crack patterns, extensive well harbor life, Europa-Alien Biosphere on an rifts and ridges, and refrozen pools of exposed water Ocean Moon will attract a broad readership.

The Hundred Greatest Stars 2002 first lists each star’s resident constellation, its apparent 978-0-387-95436-3 James B. Kaler brightness as viewed from Earth, its distance from $32.50 our Sun, and its visual luminosity. Then the real story 240 pages, In this arresting and lavishly illustrated volume, noted begins. In choosing his “top 100,” Kaler has aimed 150 illus. (50 in color) astronomy writer and teacher Jim Kaler has chosen not just at providing a representative sample of the Hardcover 100 stars to illustrate the mind-boggling variety of Universe’s extraordinarily diverse population, but at stars’ shapes and sizes, their immense ages, and their capturing their complexity, their dynamism, and the vast range of configurations. From AG Draconis to amazing view they provide into the extraordinary Z Andromedae, this alphabetically arranged volume physical forces at play.

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June 2006 978-0-387-95509-4 A Seat on the Aisle, Please! as an inevitable consequence of the aging process or, $27.50 The Essential Guide to Urinary Tract Problems in Women worse still, as indicators of underlying psychological 413 p. 50 illus. Elizabeth Kavaler, M.D. disease. Hardcover In this concise, clearly written, and sympathetic In the course of a lifetime, more than half of all new book, Elizabeth Kavaler suggests that a new women will experience some form of debilitating approach to UT disorders is long overdue. One of pelvic disease or discomfort, including chronic the surprisingly small number of female urologists urinary tract infections, various kinds of inconti- practicing in the U.S., Dr. Kavaler explains what nence, pelvic floor prolapse, and interstitial cystitis. these diseases are and what patients can do to get Surprisingly, until recently there has been only themselves diagnosed and treated properly. But scant attention paid to this very common group more than that, she extends an expert, sympathetic, of disorders, considering the vast population of and skilled hand to those who’ve been distressed, sufferers. What’s more, doctors have long tended to isolated, and embarrassed for too long. dismiss many symptoms of urinary tract disorders

October 2006 The Seven Secrets of How to Think Like and personal perspective. Without being preachy, 978-0-387-30876-0 A Rocket Scientist lessons are offered that apply to anyone seeking to $25.00 James Longuski, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, make professional or personal life just a little bit more 170 p. USA successful and fun. I just couldn’t set this book down!” Hardcover 7 Robert Cesarone, Rocket Scientist From the Reviews 7 “People of Earth… Attention! Jim Longuski’s book takes you on a journey This book explains the methods that rocket scien- of exploration to that nearly infinite space between the tists use, expressed in ways that can be applied in ears and behind the brows of that most mysterious of everyday life. The book illustrates the Seven Secrets all creatures - the rocket scientist! Going well beyond with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches the oft-used aphorisms, where no writer has gone of famous scientists, ideas from sci-fi, personal before, he shows you how these gifted individuals stories and insights, and an occasional bit of space think, feel, work, play, fantasize, rationalize, laugh and history. The author reveals that rocket science is cry. From the glories of their epoch-making achieve- just common sense applied to the extraordinarily ments to the tragedies of their magnificent failures, uncommon environment of outer space and that it is all here, told with insight, humor, objectivity rocket scientists are people, too.

November 2006 Contact with Alien Civilizations into contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. The text 978-0-387-28598-6 Our Hopes and Fears about Encountering Extraterrestrials examines and analyzes the assumptions underlying these $27.50 Michael Michaud, International Institute of Space Law, speculations. The book also includes brief background 466 p. 50 illus. Dulles, VA, USA summaries of the history of thinking about extrater- Hardcover restrial intelligence, searches for life and for signals, This book reviews a wide variety of speculations by many contrasting paradigms of how contact might take place, authors about the consequences for humanity of coming and the paradox that those paradigms allegedly create.

November 2006 7 Published by Springer-Praxis achieve it, since those of Sagan. The book presents 978-0-387-34164-4 Mars, A Cosmic Stepping Stone the broadest, most complete, most up-to-date and Approx. $27.50 Kevin Nolan most exciting account of humanity’s fascination Approx. 240 p. with, and future intentions regarding the Red Planet. Hardcover Mars, A Cosmic Stepping Stone connects ordinary The book is built on the author’s 31 years experi- people with the relevance of space exploration in a ence of astronomy and 22 years of communicating way not seen since Carl Sagan. The book encapsu- science to the public, resulting in many unique ideas lates, completely and understandibly, the ‘big picture’ and unprecedented ways of conveying them. Such about humanity’s path to uncovering its cosmic an emphasis is a priority for the book–more so than connections and how Mars is critical to that. Few, if conveying facts. any books in the area have attempted to do this and

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Space Invaders December 2006 development, operation and results of modern space How Robotic Spacecraft Explore the Solar System 978-0-387-33232-1 probe missions understandable by lay readers. Instead $27.50 Michel Van Pelt, Noordwijk, Netherlands of describing one specific spacecraft or mission, 208 p. 35 illus. Michel van Pelt offers a “behind the scenes“ look Hardcover Manned space programs attract the most media atten- at the life of a space probe: from Its first conceptual tion, and it is not hard to understand why-the danger, design to the analysis of the scientific data returned the heroism, the sheer adventure we as earthbound by the spacecraft. While most popular books on space observers can imagine when humans are involved. concentrate on manned spaceflight, this book shows But robotic missions deserve a respectful and detailed that unmanned space exploration is just as exciting. history and analysis of their own, and this book It demonstrates to the reader just what it takes to provides it. Focusing on future modern spacecraft, send a robotic spacecraft to another planet and what Michel van Pelt explains the exciting life of unmanned fascinating insight and knowledge we have gained space explorers, making the technology, design, from these probes.

Space Tourism March 2005 describing the technological developments that will Adventures in Earth Orbit and Beyond 978-0-387-40213-0 make space tourism feasible, he tells us: What will $27.50 Michel van Pelt it take for an individual to get into space? What will 304 pages, 40 illus. space feel like, and why are so many people (appa- Hardcover There is a significant community of scientists, resear- rently) determined to sign up for the trip? How is our A Copernicus/Praxis chers, and even investors who are seriously investiga- definition of space changing, and how will launch and Co-publication ting the idea of privately funded space travel that’s liftoff technologies (including reusable airplane-like safer, cheaper, and more available than anything space vehicles) change our expectations? The space we’ve ever imagined. aficionado with a taste for adventure will find Space In Space Tourism, Michel van Pelt gives us an up-to- Tourism an informative, entertaining, and irresistible date report on just what these scientists, engineers, guide to where we’re going. researchers, and entrepreneurs are up to. Besides

Return to the Moon November 2005 Schmitt envisions is a scenario in which private Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human 978-0-387-24285-9 industry will turn the moon into the richest energy Settlement of Space $25.00 source humans have ever mined. As he sees it, 336 pages, 30 illus. Harrison J. Schmitt twenty-five years from now there should be a perma- Hardcover nent human settlement on the Moon, supported The key question behind Harrison Schmitt’sReturn by commercial operations producing helium-3 for to the Moon is: What unifying constant is going to terrestrial fusion electrical power. Other resources animate and sustain the next great push into space would be sold for use in space. The Space Station by the United States? would also, as Schmitt imagines it, be a tourist In a word, Schmitt’s answer is that the need for new destination of significant interest with a National sources of energy is what will drive the U.S., and the Parks Service Space Module staffed by Park Rangers rest of the industrialized nations on earth, back into of the Department of Interior. space, and more specifically back to the moon.What

September 2007 Hot House 978-0-387-34179-8 the concern of other diverse disciplines such as Global Climate Change and the Human Condition $27.50 economics, agriculture, demographics and popula- Approx. 295 p. Robert G. Strom, University of Arizona and tion statistics, medicine, engineering, and political Softcover Jeffrey Kargel science. This book attempts to address these complex interactions, integrate them, and derive meaningful Global warming is extremely complex because conclusions and possible solutions. Robert Strom it deals with so many different characteristics of and Jeffrey Kargel provide a complete, easy-to- the Earth and their complex interactions. It is read explanation of past and present global climate addressed by almost all sciences including many change, causes and possible solutions to the problem, aspects of geosciences, atmospheric, the biological including the politics and reasons why this is such a sciences, and even astronomy. It has recently become politically charged issue.

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2004 Out of This World how these two theories simply cannot both be true. 978-0-387-02930-6 Colliding Universes, Branes, Strings, and Other Wild Then, in a series of increasingly astonishing chapters, $27.50 Ideas of Modern Physics he introduces us to the seemingly outlandish and 320 pages, 100 illus. Stephen Webb bizarre ideas that astronomers and physicists have Hardcover come up with to account for this apparent theoretical A Copernicus/Praxis During the past few years cosmologists have just inconsistency, ultimately leading us to the wholly new Co-publication begun to develop a new theory—a so-called “Theory realms of understanding that many scientists and of Everything”. In Out of This World, Webb examines mathematicians are now proposing. In a model of these amazing recent theories. After introducing lucid and compelling popular science writing, Webb general relativity and quantum mechanics—the twin makes these strange and wonderful goings-on acces- foundations of twentieth century physics—he explains sible, engaging, and enjoyable.

2002 If the Universe is teeming with aliens… “Everyone who has ever considered the possibility 978-0-387-95501-8 Where is Everybody? that other intelligent civilizations exist elsewhere $27.50 Fifty Solutions to Fermi’s Paradox and the Problem of within our galaxy will enjoy Where Is Everybody?” 304 pages, 72 illus., Extraterrestrial Life 7 Science Hardcover Stephen Webb “I have read a number of good astronomy books this “…a delightful mental romp…This book is a must past year; but this is the one I regard as indispensable.” read for anyone who has ever pondered the question, 7 Mercury Magazine ‘Are we alone?’” 7 Astronomy

2003 The Pathological Protein known pathogens that afflict humans, prions have 978-0-387-95508-7 Mad Cow, Chronic Wasting, and Other Deadly so far proved resistant to drug therapies and even $27.50 Prion Diseases standard sterilization. In a medical detective story 284 pages, 15 illus. Philip Yam with an undercurrent of urgency, Yam describes how Hardcover the mysterious prion was discovered, how it has been In The Pathological Protein, Philip Yam describes linked to a number of exotic and poorly understood how scientists discovered that the agent of disease in illnesses, and how likely it is that scientists will Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and a host of other deva- soon find effective tools for controlling its spread, stating neurological disorders is a bizarre, misshapen diagnosing its presence, and treating the devastating version of a protein called a prion. Unlike the better- disorders it causes.

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2003 7 Published by Springer-Praxis better to describe the technical innovations of the 978-1-85233-732-2 Russian Spacesuits past 40 years, which enabled Gagarin’s first flight $39.95 The Soviet/Russian Spacesuit History in 1961, the first space walk in 1965 and the Mir 300 pages, 100 illus. Isaac Abramov and Ingemar Skoog (eds.) missions of the 1990s, and which have culminated in Softcover today’s International Space Station. Many documents Russian Spacesuits is a unique contribution to space are published for the first time that, together with science. The authors, part of the original Zveda team photographs, detailed descriptions of the events that manufactured spacesuits for the first Russian of the time and the authors’ personal memo- space flights, still play an integral role in spacesuit ries, provide a fascinating review of a previously research and development. Thus there is no one unknown aspect of space science.

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Star Clusters and How to Observe Them December 2005 detailed images. Contained here also is detailed 978-1-84628-190-7 Mark Allison, Cheshire, UK information on using refractors, reflectors, and, of $29.95 course, Meade and Celestron’s ubiquitous range 212 p. Modern commercially-made telescopes enable of computer-controlled SCT telescopes. The book Softcover amateur astronomers to see a surprising amount of features a list of suitable clusters to observe accor- detail, and to record - using CCD cameras, video, ding to the instruments available, from binoculars to webcams and film - some remarkably beautiful and large-aperture telescopes.

Observing and Measuring Visual 2004 hundreds of new pairs—but this has left enormous Double Stars 978-1-85233-558-8 numbers of wide, faint pairs under-observed or not $39.95 Robert W. Argyle (ed.) observed at all. This is where amateur astronomers 338 pages can help. Bob Argyle shows where enthusiastic Softcover with CD-ROM Double stars are the rule, rather than the exception: amateur observers can best direct their efforts. The our solar system, having a single sun, is in the mino- book caters to the use of every level of equipment. rity. Orbiting satellites, ground based observatories and interferometers have all helped discover many

Navigating the Night Sky 2004 all astronomical observation. His book emphasizes 978-1-85233-737-7 Guilherme de Almeida (ed.) the point that getting to know the night sky with $29.95 the naked eye is an essential platform from which 196 pages This book will interest anyone who marvels at to start any astronomical observation. Step-by-step, Softcover the night sky and would like to learn to recognize the reader is guided through the knowledge needed constellations and identify the brightest stars by to recognize key constellations, identify stars and name. Renowned amateur astronomer, Guilherme planets, and interpret changes in the overall appea- de Almeida, dispels the myth that specialist know- rance of the sky throughout the year. ledge and elaborate instruments are a prerequisite for

7 Published by Springer-Praxis July 2007 The Story of Manned Space Stations 978-0-387-30775-6 $29.95 Philip Baker tors from all over the world taking advantage of the Approx. 390 p. only permanent space station in orbit at that time. Softcover Philip Baker charts the history of manned space This book will be the only one of its kind to tell the stations from the very beginning in a logical, whole story of the manned space stations from both chronological order. He tells the story of the two nations, from the very beginning, to the current ISS major space powers starting out on their very story, and to the possibilities beyond. Each chapter separate programs, but slowly coming together of this book will contain interviews with many of through ASTP, Shuttle-Mir, and the ISS, and includes the primary participants, including the astronauts, programs that rarely get mentioned–the US Manned cosmonauts, designers, mission controllers, doctors Orbiting Laboratory, and the Soviet Almaz station, and managers most directly involved in the flights. both military backed projects.The Mir space station The author paints a vivid picture of two competing was one of the greatest human achievements in nations slowly coming together to form an alliance modern history, and a thorough telling of its story that is shaky and uncertain to begin with, but grows is essential to this book. During its life it grew and from fierce competition into solid collaboration. evolved into a truly international outpost, with visi-

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November 2007 Rejuvenating the Sun and Avoiding Other Global Catastrophes 978-0-387-68128-3 Martin Beech, The University of Regina, Regina, SK, Approx. $29.95 defense against impacting comets and asteroids, the Canada Approx. 280 p. book considers other, more distant, astronomical Softcover phenomena (supernova explosions, close passing The book details a method that just might be able to ‘rogue’ stars, and gamma-ray bursts) that pose a stop the Sun from losing its power and, ultimately, long-term threat to life on Earth. It also outlines save humanity and the Earth itself. It investigates how asteroengineering might work in principle and the idea that the distant future evolution of our Sun describes what the future solar system could look might be controlled (or asteroengineered) so that like. It also addresses the idea of asteroengineering as it maintains its present-day energy output rather a galaxy-wide imperative, explaining why the Earth than becoming a bloated red giant star: a process has never been visited by extraterrestrial travelers in that would destroy all life on Earth. Starting with the past. the ideas currently being promoted for planetary

December 2005 Saturn and How to Observe It 978-1-85233-887-9 Julius Benton, ALPO Saturn Section, Savannah, GA, USA observed and imaged planet for amateur astronomers, $29.95 because it is always changing-the moons move visibly 184 p. This is a book in a new series designed for practical in the course of an hour, the weather systems on the 96 illus. amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, planet change, and the orientation of the ring alters Softcover but want to know the details of exactly what they are this way and that. The concept of the book-and of the looking at. Saturn is the second largest planet in the series-is to present an up-to-date detailed description solar system, and the only one with a spectacular (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best ring system that is easily visible from Earth. It is a to observe and record the planet, its moons and its gas-giant, a huge world dominated by its rings and a ring system successfully. retinue of moons and is probably the most commonly

February 2008 Practical Guide to Astrophotography for astrophotography by amateur astronomers, and 978-0-387-68122-1 John Birdlebough, Sultan, Washington, USA describes step-by-step how to get from “dreaming Approx. $29.95 about it” through buying the materials and building Approx 224 p. 60 illus., 20 in color. Here is a complete guide to amateur the system, to obtaining the best possible images. Softcover astrophotography, from planning and purchasing The combination of the product mix and practical equipment through to making high-quality images. processes covers a very large amateur astronomer This book covers the commercial “hot products,” user-base. This is not only a guide to setting up, it’s comparing their features and ensuring that the also a book that readers will frequently take with them reader chooses the best equipment—within his in the field to help them on their journey to make budget—for his chosen area. It covers the most images of the stars. common telescopes, software and cameras used

July 2007 Aurora technology have appeared in recent years . None, 978-0-387-36052-2 Observing and Recording Nature’s Spectacular Light Show however, has addressed the observational angle. This $34.95 Neil Bone new book addresses a gap in the literature, offering Approx. 190 p. 30 illus., an explanation of the aurora’s causes, how the 50 in color For the majority of amateur astronomers, who live occurrence of major events may now be predicted, Softcover at the latitudes of North America, the British Isles and how amateur observers can go about recording and Australia, the aurora is a relatively infrequent displays. While the principal aim of the book is visitor to the night sky. Major displays visible to to describe the aurora from the amateur observa- the southern United States or the south of England tional viewpoint, it discusses professional studies of occur perhaps 20 times in each 11-year sunspot auroral/geomagnetic phenomena, to put amateur cycle. When they occur, such auroral storms are a work in context. A glossary gives concise explana- source of great interest and excitement. A number of tions of necessary technical terms, and there is also a books highlighting the impact of auroral/geomag- short bibliography. netic storms on communications and satellite

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Human Vision and The Night Sky August 2006 How to Improve Your Observation Skills 978-0-387-30776-3 $29.95 Michael Borgia solar system as they have never viewed it before– 291 p. through their own eyes. We start close to home with 50 illus. This book is intended to take amateur astronomers the hidden treasures of the Moon, on to investigate Softcover - typically readers of Sky & Telescope similar astro- the power of the Sun, incredibly hot Mercury, the nomy periodicals–to the “next level” in observational subtleties of Venus, the changing surface of Mars, astronomy. It begins with teaching astronomers to use the outer solar system and then on into deep space. their most important astronomy tool, their eyes, and Each chapter includes a series of observing challenges discusses how to select the right telescope, and how to that will entertain and push the reader to continually set up and care for the instrument. Readers tour the higher levels of achievement.

How to Photograph the Moon and Planets with your Digital Camera February 2006 978-1-85233-990-6 Tony Buick of techniques (including details of how to make a $29.95 low-cost DIY camera mount) and examples, it also 274 p. Tony Buick has written this illustrated step-by-step provides a concise photographic atlas of the whole 330 illus. manual for anyone who has a telescope (of any of the nearside of the Moon–with every image made Softcover size) and a digital camera. The color images he has using a standard digital camera–and describes the produced–there are over 300 of them in the book– various lunar features, including the sites of manned are of breathtaking quality. More than a manual and robotic landings.

January 2007 7 Published by Springer-Praxis orbital space flights. It will also recount the way this Animals in Space 978-0-387-36053-9 happened; the secrecy involved and the methods From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle $39.95 employed, and offer an objective analysis of how 406 p. 160 illus. Colin Burgess and Chris Dubbs the role of animals as spaceflight test subjects not Softcover only evolved, but subsequently changed over the This book is intended as a detailed, but highly years in response to a public outcry led by animal readable and balanced account of the history of activists. It will explore the ways in which animal animal space flights, and the resultant applica- high-altitude and space flight research impacted on tion of hard-won research to space technology and space flight biomedicine and technology, and how astrobiology. Animals in Space will explain why the results–both successful and disappointing– dogs, primates, mice and other rodents were chosen allowed human beings to then undertake that same and tested, at a time when dedicated scientists from hazardous journey with far greater understanding both space nations were determined to establish the and confidence. This book will undoubtedly become survivability of human subjects on both ballistic and the ultimate authority on animal space flights.

7 Published by Springer-Praxis the observational techniques involved. The book April 2007 The New Worlds examines the very wide range of extrasolar planets 978-0-387-44906-7 Extrasolar Planets that have been discovered during the past ten $29.95 years and looks at what can be learned about such Approx. 200 p. Fabienne Casoli, Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale, Paris, Softcover France; Thérèse Encrenaz, Laboratoire de Recherche planets by studying the bodies in our own solar Spatial, Meudon, France system. It also discusses the formation of planetary systems, the way in which such systems may evolve Offering an engaging and complete story of the and the final systems of planets that result. In hunt for new worlds, this volume fully details the addition, the authors demonstrate how life might detection and exploration of extrasolar planets. evolve on an extrasolar planet and how such life Coverage begins by first looking at early searches might be detected. for extrasolar planets, the very first discoveries, and

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December 2006 Celestial Mechanics Solar System. The book provides an interdisciplinary 978-0-387-30777-0 The Waltz of the Planets cross section of all Celestial Mechanics, to explain $29.95 Alessandra Celletti, Ettore Perozzi, University of Rome, the topic without the use of mathematics. The book Approx. 204 p. 20 illus. Rome, Italy emphasizes public awareness as a key issue for appre- Softcover ciating and exploiting the wealth of astronomical In Celestial Mechanics, the authors cover topics data and images gathered during the space age. which are on the front line of scientific research and technology in spaceflight for the exploration of our

March 2006 Pattern Asterisms dome of the sky. This book applies the same pattern 978-1-84628-327-7 A New Way to Chart the Stars approach, outlining a set of memorable mini- $39.95 John Chiravalle, Safford, AZ, USA constellations to help amateur astronomers identify 182 p. 120 illus., and remember stars in typical binocular or low- 40 in color. Since the very beginning of astronomy, people have magnification telescopic fields. This is a new aspect Softcover constructed patterns–the constellations–out of the of astronomy that does not involve dry science, almost random scattering of stars in the night sky. but makes it easy to learn about the night sky. Size, The fact that the constellations are still used today stellar magnitudes, and coordinates are provided, reflects not just their historical origins, but their along with north direction, star-hopping instructions usefulness in identifying bright stars in the rotating and Sky Atlas 2000 references.

February 2007 Nebulae, and How to Observe Them the book is to present an up-to-date detailed descrip- 978-1-84628-482-3 Steven Coe tion and categorization (part one); and then (part $29.95 two) to consider how best to successfully observe 156 p. Nebulae are the places where the stars are born. For and record the large range of astronomical objects Softcover amateur astronomers, the many different kinds of that fall under the general heading of “nebulae”. nebulae vary from “easy” targets that can be seen with Nebulae, and How to Observe Themis a mine of modest equipment under mediocre skies, to “chal- information for all levels of amateur observers, from lenging” objects that require experienced observers, the beginner to the experienced. large telescopes and excellent seeing. The concept of

June 2005 Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies 978-1-85233-901-2 A New Approach to Observing Deep Space book provides the reader with everything he needs $39.95 Antony Cooke to know about what to observe, and using some of 214 p. 118 illus. today’s state-of-the-art technique and commercial Softcover Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other equipment, how to get superb views of faint and advances in technology, have brought the deep distant astronomical objects. But, rather than the sky–star clusters, nebulae and the galaxies–within plethora of books emphasizing imaging for later reach of amateur astronomers. Given a site with viewing, this book explores what can be done in real clear, dark night skies everything else follows. This time at the location and during the viewing session.

January 2007 Origins galaxies, and the universe itself were formed are 978-1-84628-401-4 How the Planets, Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe coming within our grasp. Origins explains, in lucid $29.95 Began language, and without advanced math, how we 284 p. Steve Eales, University of Cardiff, UK have come to understand these questions, and how Hardcover science is closing in on the answers. The four big “Origin Questions” have driven modern scientific exploration of earth and space. Now the answers to how the planets, the stars, the

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis October 2006 Searching for Water in the Universe 978-0-387-34174-3 $29.95 Therese Encrenaz methods by which the presence of water is detected, 193 p. both within the solar system and beyond. One by Softcover Water plays an essential role in the appearance, one she visits a diversity of locations in the cosmos, evolution and maintenance of life on Earth. In from the nearest planets to the furthest galaxies, Searching for Water in the Universe, Thérèse where water has been discovered. In the forma- Encrenaz takes the reader on a journey through tion of the solar system, she explains how the water the Universe in search of water. She begins by molecule played a major part, with the so-called ‘ice introducing the most well-known molecule H2O, frontier’ determining the natures of the terrestrial its physical and chemical characteristics and its and giant planets. cosmic formation and abundance. She examines the

Space Shuttle Challenger December 2006 personnel who designed her and nursed her from Ten Journeys into the Unknown 978-0-387-46355-1 humble beginnings as a structural test article into $39.95 Ben Evans, Warwickshire, UK one of the most capable Shuttles in NASA’s service. 294 p. It combines technical esoterica with interviews, Softcover This book, which complements Ben Evans’s previous stories and anecdotes from the lifetime of this work: “Space Shuttle Columbia—Her Missions remarkable spacecraft. Challenger veterans, and Crews”, looks back to a time when the Shuttle including Gordon Fullerton and Vance Brand, was truly the future: untarnished by disaster and describe their experiences and the differences bolstered by apparent success. The book recounts between Challenger and her sister ships. The devel- Challenger’s missions from the points of view of the opment of Challenger herself is explored in detail, astronauts, engineers and scientists who flew and including her design, development, construction and knew her and the managers, technicians and ground preparation for missions.

2003 7 Published by Springer-Praxis out to explore the giant planets Jupiter and Saturn. NASA’s Voyager Missions 978-1-85233-745-2 However, for both crafts their journeys have involved Exploring the Outer Solar System and Beyond $39.95 far more than this and for one of them it would 255 pages, 129 illus. Ben Evans and David M. Harland feature close encounters with Uranus and Neptune. Softcover There can be little doubt that the Voyager mission This book tells the story of Voyagers 1 and 2, rates as one of the greatest stories of exploration. The undoubtedly the most far-reaching missions of book is illustrated with stunning color images, which exploration ever undertaken. Evans and Harland tell chronicle the missions’ major achievements. the human story that is interwoven in the Voyager odyssey. In 1977, the two Voyager space probes set

November 2005 7 Published by Springer-Praxis spacecraft– disintegrated during its return to Earth, Space Shuttle Columbia 978-0-387-21517-4 with a crew of seven. This book chronicles each of Her Missions and Crews $39.95 Columbia’s 28 missions, as described by scientists 500 p. Ben Evans and researchers who developed and supported its 280 illus. many payloads, by the engineers who worked on Softcover On February 1st 2003, one most public disaster it and by the astronauts who flew Columbia. This in the human space program unfolded in the record is intended to provide a fitting tribute to this skies above north central Texas. The Space Shuttle remarkable flying machine and those who perished Columbia– the world’s first truly reusable manned on its last mission.

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July 2007 7 Published by Springer-Praxis missions of Mars Express, Spirit, and Opportunity, 978-0-387-48925-4 Planet Mars it introduces a new world and reveals the workings $39.95 Story of Another World of the red planet. The volume, illustrated with many Approx. 200 p. 300 François Forget, Dynamic Meteorology Dept, Paris, beautiful images, details the magnificent scenery illus. in color. on Mars, such as Olympus Mons, more than 20,000 Softcover France; François Costard, University Paris South, France; Philippe Lognonné, Inst de Physique du Globe de Paris, meters high and the solar system’s biggest volcano. France Coverage answers many questions, including: How was Mars formed? Why has its evolution followed Mars is a complex and vast world with a long a different path to that of Earth? What do its river history, the story of which is fully presented in this beds, volcanoes and glaciers tell us about its past? book. It provides new insight into Mars, focusing Could life have existed there? Does it exist there on its past and present evolution. The volume now? The volume also describes current research to details the processes and phenomena that make prepare for future missions to Mars. up the history, geology, and climate of the planet. Featuring all the recent results from the space

February 2007 Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006 ghts” of the 1960s that only achieved an altitude of 978-0-387-34175-0 Tim Furniss, David J. Shayler c. 50 miles and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone $39.95 missions which were non-orbital. There will be an 829 p. Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006 will image depicting each manned spaceflight, and data Softcover open with a section entitled: Quest for Space, which boxes containing brief biographies of all the space will provide an explanation of the methods employed travellers and basic flight data. The main text will to get in and out of orbit and brief overviews of the be a narrative of each mission, its highlights and different international space programmes. It will be accomplishments, including those strange facts a complete chronological log of all attempted orbital and humorous stories that are connected to every manned spaceflights, including the X-15 “astrofli- mission.

March 2006 7 Published by Springer-Praxis 978-0-387-27616-8 In Search of Dark Matter $34.95 Ken Freeman, Geoff McNamara, Mount Stromlo the craters of our Moon, and the myriad stars in 158 p. Observatory, Weston Creek, Australia the Milky Way. Modern telescopes bring images of 15 illus. objects so distant they are not only near the edge of Softcover Astronomy was first a quest for light. Our ancestors the Universe, but at the edge of physical detectability. never suspected that the stars they saw with only Now, with telescopes that observe the highest and their eyes were other suns, the planets other worlds. lowest frequencies, we search for Dark Matter–one of Such revelations had to wait for the invention of the most profound questions ever put to science. the telescope, which revealed the moons of Jupiter,

January 2007 Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes ment and discovery activities rather than on 978-1-84628-478-6 Step-by-Step Activities for Discovery casual observing. There are two objectives to these $29.95 Michael Gainer activities: to re-enact the process of discovery and to 148 p. 90 illus. provide amateur observers with the knowledge and Softcover This book is about using an 80mm refractor/90mm skill that will help them make genuine contributions Maksutov (such as a Helios 80 or Meade ETX90) to the field of astronomy. as more than a “quick look” instrument, but rather something capable of use as an introduction to scientific observations. Emphasis is on measure-

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Lonely Minds in the Universe June 2007 The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 978-0-387-33925-2 $27.50 Giancarlo Genta light space travel and radio communication, as well as Approx. 304 p. 58 illus. the philosophical and religious ones of extraterrestrial Hardcover The possibility that humans are not alone in the intelligent life. It gives a summary of the chemical and Universe is one of the most intriguing unanswered biological evolution of the Universe to demonstrate, as questions for mankind. Lonely Minds in the a counterbalance to the ‘rare earth’ theory, why intel- Universe provides a discussion of the scientific and ligent life might exist somewhere else in the Universe, technical implications, including possible faster-than- apart from on Earth.

Astronomical Sketching May 2007 A Step-by-Step Introduction 978-0-387-26240-6 $39.95 Richard Handy, Sol Robbins, Erika Rix, David B. Moody, computer graphics programs. This unique book can Approx. 195 p. 390 illus. Jeremy Perez teach almost anyone to create beautiful sketches of Softcover celestial objects by following simple, illustrated, step- Despite the fact that there are a wide variety of by-step instructions. Readers can select a chapter drawing media and techniques, there exists no related to their preferred class of object, and rapidly comprehensive treatment of the subject of astronom- learn techniques in several media. Each chapter ical sketching. This book will present the amateur contains useful information regarding equipment, with fine examples of astronomical sketches and types of telescope and eyepiece combinations, tech- step-by-step tutorials in each medium, including niques for preserving and archiving sketches, and pencil, pen and ink, chalks and pastels, painting and suggestions for accurate record keeping.

July 2008 7 Published by Springer-Praxis style. Coverage of the Apollo missions will feature NASA’s Moon Program 978-0-387-68131-3 dialogue from the in-flight transcripts, including Paving the Way for Apollo 11 Approx. $39.95 some conversations never before publicly broad- Approx. 415 p. David M. Harland, Kelvinsbridge, Glasgow, UK cast. In addition, each book contains color sections Softcover displaying high-resolution scans from NASA/orig- This series details NASA’s Moon Program of the inal Hasselblad film. This series will allow enthusiasts 1960s and early 1970s. Presented chronologically, to completely know and understand what transpired the series starts with an outline of the Mercury and during the missions at a very detailed level. The Gemini manned missions and the unmanned lunar books bring to life the stories of flight plans, mission probes. It then fully covers the Apollo missions, reports and flight transcripts, providing an invalu- including a sourcebook that details all the missions, able and entertaining resource. including the unmanned tests, in an encyclopedic

The First Men on the Moon November 2006 what was learned of the moonrocks, and review the The Story of Apollo 11 978-0-387-34176-7 follow-on missions. In order to bring the story to life, $39.95 David Harland, Glasgow, Scotland, UK David Harland makes use of the flight plan, mission 400 p. report, in-flight transcripts, including conversations Softcover The introductory chapters review the motivation among the crew in the spacecraft that were not trans- to land on the Moon by the end of the 1960s, the mitted, as well as the post-flight debriefing. In addi- development of the Saturn V rocket and the Apollo tion to having many ‘small’ in-line black-and-white spacecraft as the means of doing so, the selection illustrations with the text running around them, the of potential landing sites, the precursor missions, book will feature the high-resolution scans recently and the backgrounds of the three men who were to produced by NASA from the original Hasselblad fly Apollo 11, the book will relate in detail the first film, reproduced in a substantial color section. moonlanding mission. The final chapters will discuss

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November 2005 7 Published by Springer-Praxis 978-0-387-26129-4 Cassini at Saturn- Huygens Results $39.95 David M. Harland Approx. 350 p. obtained by a space mission. The book contains a Softcover 16-page colour section, with a selection of the most Cassini at Saturn–Huygens Results brings the stunning early images. There is great interest in story of the Cassini-Huygens mission and their joint the first results and images of the surface of Titan, exploration of the Saturnian system right up to date. Saturn’s largest moon, and this book will be the first Here the author reports 8 months of scientific data to appear with an incisive summary of this ground- available for review, including the most specta- breaking material. cular images of Saturn, its rings and satellites ever

2004 7 Published by Springer-Praxis 978-1-85233-793-3 The Story of the Space Shuttle $29.95 David Harland 468 pages, 174 illus. tion the Space Shuttle has made to the international Softcover space program, detailing missions to Mir, Hubble The Space Shuttle remains the most successful and more recently its role in the assembly of the spacecraft ever developed. Conceived and designed International Space Station (ISS). It concludes with as a reusable spacecraft to provide cheap access a chapter beyond the Shuttle, looking at possible to low Earth orbit, and to supersede expendable future concepts for a partly or totally reusable space launch vehicles, it now coexists with a new range of vehicle that is being considered as a replacement for commercial rockets. Harland’s definitive work on the Shuttle. the Space Shuttle explains the scientific contribu-

2003 7 Published by Springer-Praxis 978-1-85233-713-1 The Big Bang $39.95 A View from the 21st Century 350 pages, 100 illus. David M. Harland Softcover the very smallest particles and earliest structures (the ‘microscale’) in the Universe evolved to produce the David M. Harland describes how particle physics has Universe as it is now (the ‘macroscale’). Harland also influenced the structure of the Universe from the describes how scientists are attempting to develop very beginning of time. He discusses how our under- a ‘Theory of Everything’ that would explain how an standing of the Universe has developed, to the idea instant after the Big Bang a single primordial force that all matter originated in a hot, Big Bang, then was transformed into the four forces of nature that explains the many subtle improvements to the basic we observe today. theory that have been necessary to understand how

November 2005 7 Published by Springer-Praxis 978-0-387-26020-4 Water and the Search for Life on Mars $29.95 David Harland, Glasgow, UK highly absorbing book relates how NASA and ESA 239 p. 324 illus., many have sought evidence of life on Mars. The author in color. Mars was thought to have been cold, dead and dry provides a comprehensive account of the recent Softcover for eons, but striking new evidence suggests the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover planet was relatively warm and wet in geologically missions, and describes the planning for the tests recent times, and that even today there are reserves carried out by the Viking missions in 1976, with an of water frozen beneath the planet’s surface. This account of the debate over their results.

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7 Published by Springer-Praxis and Zond to the Phobos type. The engineering January 2007 Russian Planetary Exploration techniques used and the science packages are 978-0-387-46343-8 History, Development, Legacy and Prospects examined, as well as the nature of the difficulties $39.95 351 p. Brian Harvey, Dublin, Ireland encountered which ruined several missions. The program’s scientific and engineering legacy is also Softcover This is the first book bringing together the Soviet addressed, as well as its role within the Soviet space Union and Russia’s exploration of the planets. program as a whole. The book is illustrated with The book assesses the scientific haul of data from the photographs taken by Soviet Venus and Mars the Venus and Mars missions and looks at the probes, pictures of the spacecraft, diagrams of the engineering approaches. The USSR developed flight paths, and landing techniques and maps of several generations of planetary probes: from MV the landing sites.

August 2006 Space Exploration 2007 978-0-387-33330-4 variety of angles: looking back at past missions, Space Launches, Missions and Events $29.95 reviewing those currently under way and looking to 178 p., 156 illus. Brian Harvey, Dublin, Ireland those planned for the future. The ten invited contri- Softcover butions each year will cover a variety of topics within The aim of theSpace Exploration 2007 is to provide these areas, to appeal to a wide readership. an annual update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every year in September. The annual will cover space exploration from a

7 Published by Springer-Praxis 2004 China’s Space Program—From Conception to Manned Spaceflight 978-1-85233-566-3 $34.95 Brian Harvey This new edition also brings readers up-to-date with 376 pages, 60 illus. other developments in the Chinese space program Softcover This book is designed for publication straight after from 1998 to the manned flight and looks forward the launch of China’s first manned spacecraft. China’s to China’s future plans and ambitions in space Space Program builds upon the previous edition to exploration. take into account China’s first manned space flight.

April 2007 7 Published by Springer-Praxis sometimes creative, and occasionally humorous On the Moon 978-0-387-48939-1 adaptation to these conditions. It also provides The Apollo Journals $34.95 excerpts from the mission transcripts in which the 498 p. 24 illus. Grant Heiken, Freeland, WA, USA; Apollo astronauts discuss their progress between Softcover Eric Jones, Wodonga, VIC, Australia themselves and with their colleagues on Earth. Readers will discover how each Apollo landing site This book puts the reader on the lunar surface with was selected, why it was expected to contribute to the the astronauts of the Apollo missions, allowing them study of the history of the Moon, and how our views to share, firsthand, their observations, excitement, evolved as the program proceeded. Also, included and frustrations. It explains how the Apollo crews in the book are post-mission and recent interviews learned to work on the challenging yet exhilarating and carefully selected photographs that illustrate the lunar environment and reveals their courageous, stark beauty of the lunar surface.

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February 2007 7 Published by Springer-Praxis achieve our current scientific understanding of the 978-0-387-48941-4 Sirius nature and fate of the stars. These two topics have a $29.95 Brightest Diamond in the Night Sky long intertwined history, and the telling of one story 250 p. eventually leads back to the other. Presently, new Softcover Jay B. Holberg, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, USA observations from space are revealing, in precise terms, how stars like Sirius and the Sun have evolved The fixed star Sirius has many names as well as many and what they will ultimately become, while at the stories associated with it. This book explores why same time answering some of the age-old questions this star has been regarded as an important fixture of about Sirius. This book integrates the cultural history the night sky by many civilizations and cultures since of Sirius with modern astrophysics in a way that the beginnings of history. It also details the promi- provides a realistic view of how science progresses nent part that Sirius has played in how we came to over time.

July 2007 Astrophysics is Easy! and look at the objected or objects under discussion 978-1-85233-890-9 A Complete Introduction for Amateur Astronomers using only commercial amateur equipment. Astro- $39.95 Mike Inglis, State University of New York, NY, USA physics is a subject that is often -with some justifica- 200 p. 40 illus. tion -regarded as extremely difficult, requiring at Softcover This book’s quantitative approach to astrophysics least degree-level mathematics as a prerequisite to cuts through all the incomprehensible mathematics its understanding. Consequently, many amateur and explains all aspects of astrophysics in simple astronomers just don’t bother. But this book will terms. A unique feature of this book is the way that ensure they don’t miss out on the fascinating funda- example objects for practical observation are given mentals of the subject and will understand exactly at every stage, so that practical astronomers can go what they are observing.

February 2007 Galaxies and How to Observe Them author describes the theory and features of galaxies 978-1-85233-752-0 Richard Jakiel, USA; Wolfgang Steinicke, Umkirch, (including groups and clusters), offers observing $29.95 Germany techniques and instruments, and lists many objects, Approx. 255 p. with observing hints. The book is written for Softcover This book provides up-to-date information for amateur observers with experience ranging from the amateur astronomers who want to know all about novice to the seasoned veteran. what they are observing, and details more advanced observation techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. The

2004 Mars: A Warmer, Wetter Planet 978-1-85233-568-7 Jeffrey S. Kargel As well as casting fascinating new insights into Mars’ $34.95 past, this discovery is also forcing a complete rethink 605 pages, 185 illus. Long believed to have been cold, dead and dry for about the mechanisms of global planetary change. Softcover eons, there is now striking new proof that not only In this absorbing, beautifully illustrated book, Jeffrey was Mars a relatively warm and wet place in geologi- Kargel describes the still unfolding revolution in our cally recent times, but that even today there are vast knowledge about the Red Planet. reserves of water frozen beneath the planet’s surface.

November 2005 7 Published by Springer-Praxis 978-0-387-26130-0 The Sky at Einstein‘s Feet $34.95 246 p., 50 illus. W. Keel scale. This accessible overview explains to general Softcover readers the many applications of relativity that have The impact of Einstein’s relativity are perhaps not been shown in earlier popular-level books. Using most dramatic in astronomy, radically altering our no mathematics beyond e=mc2, it explains how interpretation of the observations of the stars and deeply realtivistic ways of viewing the Universe have galaxies. Astronomers now encounter challenging informed our interpretations of it, and how many of phenomena that Einstein never lived to see, in which the amazing discoveries of these decades have made the bizarre effects of relativity played out on a cosmic sense only as part of Einstein’s universe. 126 springer.com/booksellers Trade Backlist Astronomy and Space

Parting the Cosmic Veil August 2006 978-0-387-30735-0 Kenneth R. Lang, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA is evolving, participating in ongoing processes of $39.95 creation, destruction, and re-birth. But even though 250 p. 89 illus., Parting the Cosmic Veil describes our gradual we are pushing the boundaries of knowledge closer 42 in color. awareness of a vast, previously concealed Universe. It to an understanding of the origins and destinies, Hardcover is a story of expanding horizons and the discovery of of either the Universe or Life, the ultimate answers invisible worlds, made possible with new technology to these grand questions still lie hidden behind the and novel telescopes that have broadened our range Cosmic Veil. of perception and sharpened our vision. The Cosmos

Calibrating the Cosmos September 2006 How Cosmology Explains our Big Bang Universe 978-0-387-30778-7 $29.95 Frank Levin symmetries lead to only one quantity being needed 302 p. to describe the growth of the universe from its Hardcover Calibrating the Cosmos explains in clear, non- infancy to the present time, and how the so-called mathematical language the measurements and the parameters of the universe are the ingredients used interpretation of the resulting data that have led to to construct the model universes to which ours the current understanding of the origin, evolution - the real thing - is compared. Coverage includes and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. background material, a description of the current Theoretical concepts are explored, in particular the understanding and how it emerged, and a glimpse of symmetries of homogeneity and isotropy observed unsolved questions and conjectured solutions. in our universe on the largest scales, how these

Hubble May 2006 15 Years of Discovery 978-0-387-28599-3 $39.95 Lars Lindberg Christensen, Bob Fosbury, ESA Hubble Heritage picture book endorsed by NASA and ESA, 124 p., Space Telescope, Munich, Germany this lush 15th Anniversary volume enables the reader 108 illus. in color to peer deeply into the wonders of the Universe in full With DVD. As an observatory in space, the Hubble Space color with unprecedented clarity and resolution. The Hardcover Telescope is one of the most successful scientific photos are unmatched in competing titles, because the projects of all time, both in terms of scientific output images have been prepared straight from the data by and its immediate public appeal. The only Hubble scientists to reach the highest possible quality.

The Hands-On Guide to Science Communication December 2006 With Examples From Physics and Astronomy 978-0-387-26324-3 Lars Lindberg Christensen, ESO, Garching, Munich fabric of issues: product types, target groups, written $29.95 communication, visual communication, validation Approx. 250 p. Many people know something about communica- processes, practices of efficient workflow, distribu- 280 illus., 80 in color. tion–it is after all an innate human ability–but a full tion, promotion, advertising and much more. Check With CD-ROM comprehension of effective science communication lists and short “to-the-point” overviews enable rapid Softcover is not easily acquired. Unique in the publishing progress and quick results. world, this guide touches on all aspects of science communication, revealing a tightly interwoven

Living Off the Land in Space June 2007 Green Roads to the Cosmos 978-0-387-36054-6 $27.50 Gregory L. Matloff, Les Johnson, C. Bangs early ancestors began to move out of Africa, humans Approx. 300 p. have constantly expanded their range. Today, the Softcover Human civilization has evolved to the point at pattern of human settlement extends from pole to which we can consider tapping space resources and pole. Humans regularly visit the upper troposphere expanding beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Living Off and ocean floor and technology has enabled a few to the Land in Space surveys possible motivations for even reside above the atmosphere in space stations. large-scale human emigration to space. Since our

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July 2007 Lights in the Sky visitors. The first part of this book is an identifica- 978-1-84628-562-2 Understanding Astronomical and Meteorological tion guide, very much like the “plant identifier” $29.95 Phenomena Approx. 225 p. sections found in a good gardening or botany book. Michael Maunder Softcover The second part gives a full description, physical explanation, and where relevant notes on observing Many lights and other objects in the sky go and photographing the various phenomena. The unrecognized, or at least are little understood by final portion of the book approaches UFOs from a those observing them. Such things range from the scientific standpoint, particularly the way in which commonplace like rainbows and meteors, to the human perception and often preconception affects distinctly unusual like the green flash and ball light- the outcome. It does however finish with a short ning. And there is still a residuum of objects that section on “extraterrestrial UFOs”, emphasizing the remain unidentified by the watcher–classed generally burden of proof aspect and touching on the scientific as ‘UFOs’, a description which today has connota- theories of life on other worlds and the improbability tions of the mysterious, even of extraterrestrial of visitors.

January 2008 Jupiter and How to Observe It want to know all about what it is they are observing. 978-1-85233-750-6 John McAnally This is the basis of the first part of the book. The Approx. $39.95 second part details observing techniques for prac- Approx. 255 p. The Astronomers’ Observing Guides provide up- tical astronomers, working with a range of different Softcover to-date information for amateur astronomers who instruments.

September 2006 The Future of the Universe system? What about our galaxy? Indeed, how long will 978-1-85233-946-3 A.J. Meadows, Loughborough University, UK the universe as we recognize it survive? It is only in $29.95 recent years that astronomers and cosmologists have 182 p., 20 illus. Many books have been written about the Big Bang come to any kind of consensus about the probable 9 in color. and how the universe became the way it is today. history of the universe, so have been relatively few Hardcover “Armchair astronomers” have found them endlessly books speculating about its future evolution. This fascinating. But, what about the future of the will be a “must read” for all amateur astronomers, and universe? What will happen to the Earth and solar scientifically inclined general readers.

February 2007 Supernovae and How to Observe Them that explains to amateur astronomers what they are, 978-0-387-35257-2 Martin Mobberley, Suffolk, UK and how to observe and discover them. Moreover, $29.95 the book contains detailed information about the 209 p. 167 illus. This book is intended for amateur astronomers who probable physics of supernovae, a subject which Softcover are readers of Sky & Telescope magazine or similar even today is imperfectly understood, and contains astronomy periodicals–or are at least at the same detailed galaxy images for readers to begin their level of knowledge and enthusiasm. Supernovae own search for new supernova. Here is a book that represent the most violent stellar explosions in the is essential reading for any amateur astronomer who universe. This is a unique guide to supernova facts, is interested in discovering, observing, or learning and it is also an observing/discovery guide, all in about supernovae. one package. It is the only book about supernovae

May 2006 Lunar and Planetary Webcam User‘s Guide ving target separately, describing and explaining all 978-1-84628-197-6 Martin Mobberley, Suffolk, England specialised techniques in context. Glance through $39.95 the images in this book to see just how much you 224 p. In the Lunar and Planetary Webcam User’s can–easily–achieve by using a webcam with your 160 illus., 40 in color. Guide, Martin Mobberley de-mystifies the jargon telescope! Softcover of webcams and computer processing, and provides detailed hints and tips for imaging the Sun, Moon and planets with a webcam. He looks at each obser-

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The New Amateur Astronomer 2004 nomer to inspire determined beginners and expe- 978-1-85233-663-9 Martin Mobberley rienced observers alike. All the aspects of the new $34.95 hi-tech astronomy are covered. The book is divided 239 pages, 155 illus. In recent years technology has advanced so much into two parts, the first dealing with the basics and Softcover that amateur astronomers are now able to achieve equipment, and the second discussing the observers what only professionals were doing at the end and their techniques. Throughout the book there are of the 1960s. Observers are able to make use of numerous planetary, cometary, and Deep Sky images sophisticated equipment such as CCDs and robotic and also pictures of the observers and the equipment telescopes in the comfort of their own homes. discussed—all designed to spur the astronomer into Mobberley has written The New Amateur Astro- this exciting field!

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain 2001 ubiquitous Meade and Celestron ranges, Mollise Telescope 978-1-85233-631-8 describes what these instruments will do, how to A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs $39.95 use them, and which are the best to choose. There 368 pages, 53 illus. Rod Mollise, Mobile, AL, USA are sections on accessories, observing techniques, Softcover and hints and tips gleaned from the author’s 25 Amateur astronomy is becoming more and more years experience with this type of telescope: clea- popular, mostly because of the availability of rela- ning, collimating, maintaining the telescope and tively low-cost astronomical telescopes of superb mounting; using the telescope in various conditions; quality—commercially made Schmidt-Cassegrain computer control; and imaging. and Maksutovs. Featuring (but not exclusively) the

The Urban Astronomer‘s Guide June 2006 “why,” “how,” and “what” of astronomy under light- 978-1-84628-216-4 Rod Mollise, Mobile, AL, USA polluted skies. The author describes the many objects $39.95 that can be seen in a bright urban sky, and shows the 257 p. 100 illus., Most amateur astronomers yearn to observe more city or suburban astronomer how to observe object 50 in color. frequently. Many of them, however, live in urban after object, season after season. About 50% of the Softcover and highly developed suburban areas that are heavily book is devoted to describing “tours” of the sky, light polluted. Due to this light pollution, they are with physical and observational descriptions, at the under the impression that deep sky objects–nebulae, eyepiece drawings, and photographs. galaxies, star clusters - are either invisible or not worth viewing from home. This book covers the

Astronomy with a Home Computer January 2005 astronomers, information, and software. The list 978-1-85233-805-3 Neale Monks, Lincoln, NE (ed.) goes on and on. Find out here how to choose the $39.95 best planetarium program. Learn how to optimize 255 pages, 87 illus. Here is a one-volume guide to just about everything a go-to telescope, or connect it to a laptop. Discover Softcover computer-related for amateur astronomers! Today’s how to choose the best webcam and use it with your amateur astronomy is inextricably linked to personal telescope. Create a mosaic of the Moon, or high- computers. Computer-controlled “go-to” telescopes resolution images of the planets. Astronomy with are inexpensive. CCD and webcam imaging make a Home Computer is designed for every amateur intensive use of the technology for capturing and astronomer who owns a home computer. processing images. The Internet offers links to other

Astronomy with a Budget Telescope 2003 parts. The first provides reports on some available 978-1-85233-586-1 Patrick Moore and John Watson models along with detailed and essential hints and $19.95 tips about what to look for when buying. The second 140 pages, 100 illus. Having surveyed some the best and worst of today’s part describes how best to use the telescope, which (98 in color) inexpensive mail-order-catalog and main-street celestial objects to observe (with full-page star charts Softcover astronomical telescopes, the authors have admitted to help find them), what you can expect to see, and to being astonished by how good some of them how to take and even computer-enhance astrono- are. Astronomy with a Budget Telescope is in two mical photographs.

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February 2007 Moore on Mercury but orbits the Sun at an average distance of only 58 978-1-84628-257-7 The Planet and the Missions million km, compared to the Earth’s 150 million km. $29.95 Patrick Moore On its sunlit side, Mercury’s surface temperature Approx. 160 p. can exceed 450C while the night side freezes at 180C. Softcover Mercury is one of the more difficult objects for In his inimitable, easy-going style, Patrick Moore amateur astronomers to observe because of its describes Mercury, the professional astronomers who close proximity to the Sun. It is also one of the have observed it over the centuries, amateur observa- most fascinating and strange planets. Amateur tions, and the past, present and future space missions astronomers can see Mercury and its ever-changing to this extraordinary world. The book includes infor- phases all year, and sometimes watch it transit the mation on the Mercury Messenger mission. Sun. Mercury is not much larger that our Moon,

2002 More Small Astronomical Observatories part, by amateur astronomers. Almost every serious 978-1-85233-572-4 Patrick Moore (ed.) amateur astronomer wants a fixed observatory of some $39.95 sort—it saves a vast amount of time and effort—and 256 pages, This book is a sequel to the successfulSmall Astrono- this book provides the necessary help. As a bonus, 185 illus. mical Observatories, also edited by Patrick Moore. It the enclosed CD-ROM contains the entire first book, Softcover with CD-ROM contains detailed descriptions of even more innova- Small Astronomical Observatories in PDF format. tive and interesting observatories built, for the most

October 2007 The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe is a practical guide to seeing the most impressive 978-0-387-68124-5 Them of Herschel’s star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. $29.95 Exploring Sir William Herschel’s Star Clusters, Nebulae, There has never been an observer’s book devoted to Approx. 220 p. 110 illus. and Galaxies the Herschel objects. The US-based Astronomical Softcover James Mullaney, Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA League has for several years sponsored a “Herschel Club”, reflecting the interest amateur astronomers Amateur astronomers–particularly deep-sky have in this important but less widely known listing. observers–are always on the lookout for new The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe Them observing challenges. The Herschel Objects, and covers more than 600 of the brightest of the objects How to Observe Them offers the exciting oppor- that Herschel saw, with detailed descriptions and tunity of retracing the steps of the greatest visual images of 150 to 200 of the very best for viewing observer and celestial explorer that ever lived. This with amateur telescopes.

December 2006 A Buyer’s and User’s Guide to It offers help in the “resurrection” of telescopes 978-1-84628-439-7 Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars now collecting dust (instead of starlight!) in attics, $29.95 James Mullaney cellars and garages by sharing with readers the 203 p. many exciting and rewarding uses to which these Softcover Amateur astronomers are always contemplating instruments can be put in exploring the wonders of the “next telescope up” and this book will point the the cosmos! Provides both existing and prospective way to the most suitable instrument, and serve as a owners of classic telescopes marketed over the past guide for first-time buyers. Evaluations of hundreds 50 years with hard-to-find, little-known information of binoculars and telescopes help readers make on their manufacturers. The book is an invaluable an appropriate selection based on such factors as treasure-trove of information and helpful advice for intended use, portability requirements and budget. all amateur astronomers.

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Apollo March 2006 was protracted, but in December 1968 Apollo 8 was The Definitive Sourcebook 978-0-387-30043-6 launched on a pioneering mission to perform an $49.95 Richard Orloff, Oakhurst, NJ, USA; David Harland, initial reconnaissance in lunar orbit. When Apollo 633 p., 224 illus. Glasgow, Scotland, UK 17 lifted off from the Moon in December 1972, the Softcover program was concluded. Now, at long last, there is a On 25 May 1961, John F Kennedy announced the real prospect of a resumption of human exploration goal of landing an American man on the Moon by of the Moon. This book provides an overview of the the end of the decade. This challenge forced NASA origins of the Apollo program and descriptions of the to review the planned lunar landing of a three-man ground facilities, launch vehicles and spacecraft that spaceship named Apollo in the mid-1970s. In 1962, will serve as an invaluable single-volume ‘sourcebook’ it was decided that a specialized vehicle would for space enthusiasts, space historians, journalists, accompany the main spacecraft, to make the lunar and program-makers on radio/TV. It supplements landing while the mothership remained in lunar orbit. that other books that have focused on the politics and To send these vehicles to the Moon would require the management of the Apollo program, the astronauts, development of an enormous rocket. Development and their training and exploits.

Care of Astronomical Telescopes and 2004 instruments. This is a unique and essential book for Accessories 978-1-85233-715-5 today’s amateur astronomer, dealing in depth with A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur $49.95 the practicalities of the purchase, care, and upkeep of Telescope Maker 252 pages, astronomical telescopes and accessories. 82 illus. M. Barlow Pepin (ed.) Softcover

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A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and June 2007 both beginners and more advanced practical amateur LXD75 Telescopes 978-0-387-36489-6 astronomers. It will also cover advanced techniques for $34.95 Martin Peston more experienced LXD series users. There is already a Approx. 250 p. large user-base of these telescopes around the world, 110 illus. Following up on the highly successful book by Mike but there is as yet no comprehensive guide commer- Softcover Weasner, “Using the Meade ETX” and the more cially available for users to fully get to grips with using recently published book by Swanson, “The NexStar the LXD series of telescopes. The manufacturer’s Guide”, this extends Springer’s range of books written manuals are nowhere near detailed enough to be of for the most popular commercially-available telescopes. real help to beginners, nor are there advanced technical The book provides a comprehensive introductory tips and user information to help the experienced guide to “choosing and using” an LXD55/75 computer- astronomer get the best out of these instruments. controlled (“goto”) series of telescopes, and is useful for

Creating and Enhancing Digital Astro April 2007 quality pictures that you could hang on your wall, Images 978-1-84628-580-6 show to your spouse, local society friends or even $39.95 Grant Privett, Herefordshire, UK your supervisor. The author works for the Ministry 142 p. 88 illus., 39 in of Defence in the UK, heading up the Advanced color. This book describes how to create the best astro- Image Processing Team. He is one of the world’s Softcover nomical images you can with the digital camera professional experts in image processing. His book equipment at your disposal. It does this in jargon- has a non-mathematical approach and contains free, blow-by-blow terms. It explains the steps we go illustrated examples in colour and monochrome. through to extract results from the raw-and-dirty There are as yet few books available on this aspect of original imagery, and then transform them into high amateur astronomy.

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June 2007 Observing the Sun with Coronado™ tion of the Coronado range of solar telescopes, were 978-0-387-68126-9 Telescopes too expensive for amateur use. The entry-level Coro- $39.95 Philip Pugh, Wiltshire, UK nado telescope, the PST (Personal Solar Telescope) Approx. 220 pp costs under $500. Solar prominences (vast columns Softcover The Sun provides amateur astronomers with one of plasma, best seen at the edge of the solar disk), of the few opportunities for daytime astronomy. In filaments, flares, sunspots, plage and active regions order to see the major features of our nearest star, are all visible and can be imaged to produce spectac- special telescopes that admit a very narrow visible ular solar photographs. Philip Pugh has assembled a bandwidth are essential. This makes many major team of contributors who show just how much solar features of the Sun’s chromosphere visible to the work can be done with Coronado telescopes, and observer. Such narrow-band “Fabry-Perot etalon explain how to get the best from these marvellous filters” are high technology, and until the introduc- instruments.

January 2007 Spectroscopy: The Key to the Stars specifically for practical amateur astronomers. It 978-0-387-36786-6 Reading the Lines in Stellar Spectra includes all the science needed for a qualitative $29.95 Keith Robinson, Royal Astronomical Society, UK understanding of stellar spectra, but avoids bogging 160 p. down in heavy math. It’s the only book written for Softcover Most amateur astronomers may know about red the amateur astronomer interested in and doing shift, and have a general idea of the ways that observational spectroscopy, who wants a non- stellar spectra provide insight into the atomic technical account of the physical processes that processes of the star, but detailed knowledge is determine the intensity and profile morphology unusual. This is because most available books are of lines in stellar spectra. Of course, “armchair pitched at professional astronomers and college- astronomers” who simply want to understand the level students, and are difficult to read. This is the physical processes which shape lines in stellar first non-technical book on spectroscopy, written spectra will find this book equally fascinating.

September 2007 7 Published by Springer-Praxis has been lengthened, drawing on the latest satellite 978-0-387-36055-3 The Moon data to emphasize the power potential and commu- $34.95 Resources, Future Development and Colonization nications advantages of Malapert Mountain in the 578 p. Second Edition South Polar region of the Moon, being the optimum Softcover David Schrunk, Burton Sharpe, Bonnie L. Cooper, location for the establishment of the first lunar base. Madhu Thangavelu It will follow the same theme as the first edition; Second Edition concepts of space exploration from the Moon and The Moon–Resources, Future Development and discussions of Earth benefits will be expanded. A Colonization tells the story of the feasible transfor- color section depicting graphic images will be added mation of the Moon into an inhabited sister planet of in the second edition and the number of appendices the Earth in the coming century. This second edition will be reduced.

September 2006 7 Published by Springer-Praxis October 1964 the Soviets launched Voskhod 1 whose 978-0-387-21897-7 NASA’s Scientist-Astronauts 3-man crew were identified as the first ‘scientific $39.95 David J. Shayler and Colin Burgess passengers’ in space. A few days later NASA and the 534 pages, NAS completed joint studies into the possibility of 170 illus. Mounting pressure in the early 1960s from the using scientists in the manned space program, and Softcover National Academy of Sciences (NAS) led to invited scientists to apply for astronaut training. NASA’s conclusion that flying scientifically trained crewmembers would generate greater returns. In

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July 2005 7 Published by Springer-Praxis woman balloonist in 1784 to their breakthrough as Women In Space: Following Valentina 978-1-85233-744-5 astronauts and cosmonauts detailing the contribu- $39.95 David J. Shayler and Ian A. Moule tion women have made to space exploration. These 410 p. and other events are presented in a highly readable 100 illus. Space exploration has developed from early, account that recalls the difficult path to space explo- Softcover unmanned space probes, through the pioneering ration by women. years of the ‘Manned’ Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions, to missions that now include women in the crew. Shayler tells the story from the first

August 2005 7 Published by Springer-Praxis addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and, Marswalk One 978-1-85233-792-6 more importantly, what a human crew could achieve First Steps on a New Planet $29.95 that an automated mission could not. The main 244 p., 150 illus. David J. Shayler, Andy Salmon, and Michael Shayler objective is to look at what science will be done on (16 color pages) the surface—supported by orbital operations—and Softcover Marswalk One addresses the question of why we what hardware and technology will be employed to should embark on a journey to Mars, documenting achieve the mission objectives. what the first human crew will do when they place their feet in the red dust of the planet. The book also

CCD Astrophotography April 2006 used for high-quality imaging. The many wonderful High-quality Imaging from the Suburbs 978-0-387-26241-3 images Dr Stuart has produced allow the reader to $39.95 Adam Stuart, Physician Offices of South Florida, Florida see the product of– initially– a fellow beginner’s 196 p., City, FL, USA efforts. The glorious images found in numerous 201 illus., 196 in color. books, and especially those seen in Sky & Telescope Softcover Adam Stuart has written this reference book for magazine–might seem out of reach. But this is not all amateur astronomers who are interested in the case. Respectable images are attainable with CCD imaging, especially those who have to work modest equipment. This book outlines a complete under suburban conditions. The book outlines the and thoroughly tested working program for every materials and (commercially-available) equipment beginner to high-quality digital imaging.

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Einstein’s Enigma or Black Holes in my September 2006 diagrams come tumbling the rudiments of relativity, Bubblebath 978-3-540-33199-5 spacetime and much of modern physics, narrated $27.50 C.V. Vishveshwara with high didactic and literary talent, and each 360 p. embedded in casual lessons given by a worldly astro- Hardcover Einstein’s Enigma or Black Holes in My Bubble physicist to his friend Alfie, a freelance organizer of Bath tells the story of gravitation theory from the proposals. Join the intellectual fun and exalt in the early historic origins to the latest developments in frothy ideas while vicariously taking relaxing baths astrophysics, focusing on Albert Einstein’s theory of in this magical bathtub. general relativity and black hole physics. Through engaging conversations and napkin-scribbled

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The ABCs of Gene Cloning December 2005 The essential concepts in biology relevant to the Second Edition 978-0-387-28663-1 understanding of gene cloning are presented in a $49.95 Dominic Wong, Western Regional Research Center, well-organized and accessible manner. This updated 248 p. Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of version of the first edition is an invaluable book Softcover Agriculture, Albany, CA for nonscientists as well as scientists with little background knowledge in gene cloning, providing a wealth of information for anyone wishing to gain Clear and concise, this easy-to-use text offers an proficiency in reading and speaking the language of introductory course on the language of gene cloning, gene cloning. covering microbial, plant, and animal systems.

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2003 The Craft of Scientific Presentations from four perspectives: speech, structure, visual aids, 978-0-387-95555-1 Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid and delivery. It discusses ways of organizing graphics $29.95 Michael Alley and text in projected images and of using layout and 264 pages, 43 illus. design to present information effectively. Unlike Softcover The Craft of Scientific Presentations provides a other books that discuss technical presentations, score of examples from contemporary and historical this book anchors its advice in the experiences of scientific presentations to show clearly what makes scientists and engineers, including examples from an oral presentation effective. It considers presenta- such successful presenters as Robert Oppenheimer, tions made to persuade an audience to adopt some Richard Feynman, Niels Bohr, and Rita Levi-Montal- course of action as well as presentations made to cini, as well as currently active laboratory directors, communicate information, and it considers these scientists, and engineers.

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Caring for the Country 2004 medicine. It challenges pre-med undergraduates, Family Doctors in Small Rural Towns 978-0-387-20978-4 medical students, and family physicians to consider $29.95 Howard K. Rabinowitz rural family practice and is an excellent resource 262 pages, 13 illus. for medical school advisors. In-depth profiles cover Softcover Medical students lack role models in rural primary social and professional issues important to rural care, contributing to the shortage in rural areas. This family physicians, such as health care policy, rural text profiles graduates from the Physician Shortage obstetrics, and telemedicine. The concluding chapter Area Program of Jefferson Medical College, Thomas summarizes lessons learned and outlines the future Jefferson University, who now practice rural family of rural family practice.

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Author Index

A Bone, 118 Demtröder, 95 Gasperini, 3 Inselberg, 34 Borgia, 119 Deng, 32 Gebali, 46 Issariyakul, 47 Abramov, 116 Boss, 138 Desbonnet, 65 Genta, 123 Ivanov, 66 Ackerman, 28 Brodie, 13 Desolneux, 80 Gibbons, 102 Ivanovich, 4 Acs, 21 Bronstein, 30 Dill, 25 Gilmore, 113 Adams, 137 Bruinier, 79 Dobbins, 112 Gilster, 113 J Addy, 28 Buchheim, 7 Dreher, 21 Golumbic, 106 Aerts, 13 Buick, 119 Duistermaat, 80 Gosling, 137 Jacobson, 18 Albert, 111 Bundy, 73 Duistermaat, 81 Granéli, 66 Jakiel, 126 Alexander, 58 Bunting, 64 Dutoit, 45 Greenberg, 113 Jazar, 54 Alley, 136 Burgess, 119 Dutta, 45 Grego, 4 Jeyakumar, 84 Alley, 136 Byrne, 14 Greifinger, 103 Johnson, 106 Alley, 136 E Greuel, 82 Johnson, 137 Allison, 117 C Grossmann, 82 Jorgensen, 138 Ammari, 77 Eales, 120 Gunn, 103 Anderson, 109 Carreiro, 64 Eberle, 46 K Andréka, 77 Casoli, 119 Ebert, 32 H Antonio, 26 Cecil, 79 Encrenaz, 121 Kaler, 113 Archibugi, 21 Celletti, 120 Epstein, 72 Hamblen, 47 Kanas, 9 Arditti, 3 Champney, 17 Epstein, 75 Handy, 123 Kaniuth, 84 Argyle, 117 Chatterjee, 95 Evans, 121 Harland, 4 Kaplan, 2 Chaudhry, 53 Evans, 121 Harland, 123 Kargel, 126 B Chawla, 74 Evans, 121 Harland, 124 Karkoschka, 9 Chien, 111 Harland, 124 Karplus, 67 Baker, 28 Childress, 79 F Harland, 124 Kavaler, 114 Baker, 117 Chiravalle, 120 Harland, 124 Kayser, 99 Barbara, 106 Chow, 14 Farinacci, 8 Harland, 123 Keating, 47 Baresi, 29 Christensen, 127 Farouki, 81 Harland, 8 Keel, 126 Bargagli, 63 Christensen, 127 Fathi, 46 Harshaw, 8 Kitchin, 10 Barth, 58 Coe, 120 Featherstone, 32 Hartel, 1 Kjaerulff, 109 Barton, 43 Cohen, 80 Fernanda Suarez, 66 Harvey, 125 Knauth, 75 Bear, 59 Cooke, 120 Ferraro, 81 Harvey, 125 Knowles, 34 Beech, 118 Croddy, 112 Flannery, 112 Harvey, 125 Kobe, 67 Bellomo, 78 Crundwell, 54 Foken, 60 Heiken, 125 Koblitz, 84 Ben-Ari, 29 Curtin, 112 Fokkink, 33 Hesthaven, 82 Kocsis, 99 Benton, 118 Forget, 122 Higgins, 1 Kopacek, 55 Benz, 78 D Forsund, 22 Hofmann-Wellenhof, 60 Kornai, 35 Berndtsson, 29 Frankland, 43 Holberg, 126 Kourtev, 48 Bernstein, 44 Dahmann, 65 Freeman, 122 Hotta, 83 Kovner Kline, 100 Bernstein, 111 Daoud, 17 French, 54 Hu, 83 Kozlov, 85 Berti, 78 d’Avila Garcez, 31 Fujita, 96 Huang, 33 Krantz, 85 Bhargava, 45 Davis, 18 Furniss, 122 Hughes, 83 Kümmerer, 58 Biehler, 62 Davison, 74 Hyndman, 109 Birdlebough, 118 de Almeida, 117 G L Biswas, 30 Deb, 31 I Blum, 30 DeLeo, 65 Gainer, 122 Lang, 127 Böddeker, 24 Delli Gatti, 22 Gallagher-Thompson, 99 Ijioui, 22 Langtangen, 85 Bond, 111 Demtröder, 95 Gama, 33 Inglis, 126 Leach, 25 140 springer.com/booksellers L–Z Author Index

LeDoux, 18 Moghaddam, 101 Ray, 23 Stoelting, 57 W LeDoux, 19 Molisse, 129 Reitz, 107 Strauch, 98 Lesieur, 55 Mollise, 129 Rifkin, 104 Strom, 115 Walker, 105 Leung, 48 Monks, 129 Rigden, 138 Stuart, 88 Warner, 135 Levin, 127 Moore, 130 Robinson, 132 Stuart, 133 Watson, 44 Li, 25 Moore, 129 Rodriguez, 108 Swanson, 133 Webb, 116 Li, 67 Moore, 130 Roesler, 76 Webb, 116 Liberman, 107 Mor, 19 Ross, 5 T Weiner, 20 Liebl, 96 Morris, 75 Rossi, 61 Weisser, 70 Liese, 110 Mullaney, 130 Rothlauf, 38 Taylor, 94 Wellmer, 62 Lim, 48 Mullaney, 130 Rotman, 89 Taylor, 139 Wells, 94 Linos, 104 Muller, 55 Rousseau, 89 Terry, 62 Welsh, 108 Loeb, 15 Müller, 36 Rynne, 90 Thalmann, 39 Weske, 42 Longair, 15 Murasugi, 87 Thomas, 105 Whitehorn, 136 Longford, 110 Murphy, 69 S Thomas, 134 Whitehorn, 136 Longuski, 114 Todorcevic, 93 Wiemann, 53 Lörz, 68 N Saligrama, 51 Tonkin, 134 Wilkins, 71 Luenberger, 86 Salomon, 38 Topper, 12 Willard, 2 Lusztig, 86 Nair, 50 Samaniego, 56 Trent, 70 Williams, 20 Nardi, 44 Sample, 61 Tretter, 52 Willis-Esqueda, 102 M Nikookar, 50 Santin, 76 Tu, 93 Wilusz, 71 Nolan, 114 Sarfraz, 38 Turner, 134 Wittenburg, 57 Macklem, 100 Noll, 10 Schellekens, 39 Tuyls, 40 Wolf, 57 Mahapatra, 49 Norris, 11 Schlander, 104 Tyler, 101 Wong, 77 Mainzer, 6 Schlechtriem, 63 Wong, 135 Makinson, 35 O Schlichenmaier, 97 U Woods, 12 Malinowski, 35 Schmidli, 90 Manaresi, 86 Orloff, 131 Schmitt, 115 Ulivi, 134 Y Mandic, 49 Schrunk, 132 Uzan, 16 Markantonakis, 36 P Schwarz, 90 Yago, 24 Marques de Sá, 6 Scott, 97 V Yam, 116 Marsella, 100 Parker, 11 Seedhouse, 5 Yanniotis, 27 Martínez, 68 Parsons, 61 Selzer, 69 Vaarama, 105 Yiannas, 27 Marx, 19 Pepin, 131 Sendra, 91 Vaclavik, 27 Young, 135 Marzluff, 59 Peston, 131 Shackelford, 76 Vadhan, 40 Matloff, 127 Petrie, 37 Shareefdeen, 26 van Pelt, 115 Z Maunder, 128 Petz, 97 Shayler, 133 Van Pelt, 115 Mayorga, 36 Pflieger, 69 Shayler, 133 Vanderbei, 93 Zachariou, 71 McAnally, 128 Piziali, 50 Shayler, 132 Varma, 70 Zaki, 72 McClain, 96 Plotner, 11 Shiryaev, 91 Vashchenko, 52 Zangeneh, 102 McIntosh, 68 Pogorzelski, 88 Siarry, 39 Vazquez, 94 Zhao, 73 Meadows, 128 Poo, 37 Siebert, 23 Verbauwhede, 40 Zimmermann, 42 Meyer-Baese, 49 Potyrailo, 26 Silverman, 98 Verschuur, 134 Zimmermann, 42 Michaud, 114 Privett, 131 Sivanandam, 56 Vince, 41 Michel, 87 Pucci, 89 Snyder, 51 Vishveshwara, 135 Milone, 16 Pugh, 132 Soifer, 92 Vohra, 41 Milone, 15 Soifer, 92 Voss, 41 Miro-Roig, 87 R Somersalo, 92 Vujicic, 98 Mobberley, 128 Soudris, 52 Vulpetti, 7 Mobberley, 128 Rabinowitz, 139 Spurk, 56 Mobberley, 129 Rao, 51 Stadtler, 23 Mobberley, 10 Ratcliffe, 133 Starkey, 20 Ratcliffe, 12 Steele, 101 Ratha, 37 Steenbeek, 24 141 Title Index A–F

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1-2-3 of Modular Forms, 79 B Choosing and Using a Craft of Scientific Writing, 136 Effective IT Service 40 Puzzles and Problems in Schmidt-Cassegrain Creating and Enhancing Management, 28 Probability and Bacterial Pathogenesis, 65 Telescope, 129 Digital Astro Images, 131 eHealth Solutions for Mathematical Statistics, 90 Bayesian Networks and Chromosomal Mutagenesis, 18 Crowd Simulation, 39 Healthcare Disparities, 102 A Influence Diagrams: A Guide Class Field Theory, 79 Curve Ball, 111 Einstein’s Enigma or Black to Construction and Analysis, Classical Geometries in Holes in my Bubblebath, 135 ABCs of Gene Cloning, 135 109 Modern Contexts, 78 D Electroporation Protocols, 67 Advanced Thermodynamics, Bézier and Splines in Image Classical Mechanics, 98 Embedded Microprocessors, 49 55 Processing and Machine Clinical Bioinformatics, 70 Data-Driven 3D Facial Emergent macroeconomics, 22 Advances in Biometrics, 37 Vision, 30 Clinician’s Guide to Medical Animation, 32 Engineering the Guitar, 54 Advances in Metaheuristics for Big Bang, 124 Writing, 139 Depression and Globalization, Enhancing teaching and Hard Optimization, 39 Binocular Astronomy, 134 Coastal Dunes, 68 105 Learning through Affinity Chromatography, 71 Biotechnology for Odor and Air Cognitive Wireless Designing Conventional, Assessment, 43 Agricultural Biotechnology in Pollution Control, 26 Communication Networks, 45 Spatial, and Temporal Data Enterprise Security, 50 China, 67 Book of Genes & Genomes, 2 Columbia: Final Voyage, 111 Warehouses, 35 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Algebra and Analysis for Brute Force, 112 Combinatorial Algebraic Determinantal Ideals, 87 Domestic Markets, 24 Engineers and Scientists, 87 Business Process Management, Topology, 85 Developing Prosocial Entrepreneurship Support Alice in Quantumland, 113 42 Combinatorial Methods for Communities Across Systems, 23 Amongst Mathematicians, 44 Buyer’s and User’s Guide to Sensor Materials, 26 Cultures, 101 Essentials in Food Science, 27 Animals in Space, 119 Astronomical Telescopes & Communication System Differential Analysis on Essentials in Sports Nutrition, Antarctic Ecosystems, 63 Binoculars, 130 Design Using DSP Complex Manifolds, 94 26 Apollo, 131 Algorithms, 3/e, 52 Digital Signal Processing with Ethnocultural Perspectives on Apoptosis and Cancer, 19 C Complete CD Atlas of the Field Programmable Gate Disasters and Trauma, 100 Application and Adaptation Universe, 8 Arrays, 49 Europa, 113 of Heuristic Optimization Calibrating the Cosmos, 127 Completeness Theory for Disease, Diagnoses, and Exocytosis and Endocytosis, 66 Methods, 38 Cancer Proteomics, 17 Propositional Logics, 88 Dollars, 2 Expedition Mars, 134 Applied Bioinformatics, 69 Care of Astronomical Complex Analysis with Distant Worlds, 111 Exploring the Moon, 4 Applied Charged Particle Telescopes and Accessories, Applications in Science and Distributions, 80 Optics, 96 131 Engineering, 80 D-Modules, Perverse Sheaves, F Applied Meteorology, 60 Care-Related Quality of Life in Composite Materials, 74 and Representation Theory, 83 Applied Signal Processing Old Age, 105 Computer Communication DNA Computing Models, 42 Fantastic Voyages, 138 Using MATLAB, 45 Caring for the Country, 139 Networks, 46 Drosophila, 65 Far Side of the Moon, 14 Asteroseismology, 13 Case Studies in Environmental Concepts and Practice of Dynamics of Multibody Fast Fourier Transform, 51 Astronomical Sketching, 123 Archaeology, 107 Humanitarian Medicine, 103 Systems, 57 Fathom Dynamic Statistics, Astronomy With a Budget Cassini at Saturn- Huygens Configuring User-Designer 137 Telescope, 129 Results, 124 Relations, 41 E Fibonacci’s De Practica Astronomy with a Home CCD Astrophotography, 133 Contact with Alien Civilizatins, Geometrie, 83 Computer, 129 Celestial Mechanics, 120 114 Ecology of Harmful Algae, 66 Fighting Terror Online, 106 Astrophysics is Easy!, 126 Centauri Dreams, 113 Control of Turbulent and Ecology, Planning, and Finance for Engineers, 54 Aurora, 118 Ceramics and Glasses, 76 Magnetohydrodynamic Management of Urban Fine- and Coarse-Grain Authoritative Communities, Chance, 6 Channel Flows, 94 Forests, 64 Reconfigurable Computing, 52 100 Chemical and Biological Costs and Benefits of Collective Economic Evaluations in First Light in the Universe, 15 Warfare, 112 Pension Systems, 24 Exploration, 62 First Men on the Moon, 123 China’s Space Program - Course in Commutative Economics of the Environment, Flexible Electronics, 77 From Conception to Manned Banach Algebras, 84 23 Fluid Mechanics, 56 Spaceflight, 125 Craft of Editing, 136 Econophysics of Markets and Food Safety Culture, 27 Craft of Scientific Business Networks, 95 Forecasting with Exponential Presentations, 136 Smoothing, 109 142 springer.com/booksellersF–N F–N Title Index

Foundations of Systematics of Evidence-Based Introduction to Bayesian Liquid Membrane Separation, Modular Calculus for and Biogeography, 20 Therapies for Children and Scientific Computing, 92 24 the Average Cost of Framework for VoIP in IP- Adolescents, 101 Introduction to Living Off the Land in Space, DatStructuring, 39 based Wireless Handbook of Fractional- Chemoinformatics, 25 127 Molecular Beacons, 19 Heterogeneous Networks, 46 Horsepower Drives, 57 Introduction to Genetic Lonely Minds in the Universe, Molecular Marker Systems From Gestalt Theory to Image Hands-On Guide to Science Algorithms, 56 123 in Plant Breeding and Crop Analysis, 80 Communication, 127 Introduction to Homological Long View of Crime: A Improvement, 68 From Harvest to Home, 1 Health Services Marketing, 105 Algebra, 89 Synthesis of Longitudinal Moon, 132 Functional Nucleic Acids for Health Technology Introduction to Manifolds, 93 Research, 107 Moore on Mercury, 130 Analytical Applications, 25 Assessments by the National Introduction to Network Lunar and Planetary Rovers, More Small Astronomical Functional Verification Institute for Health and Simulator NS2, 47 135 Observatories, 130 Coverage Measurement and Clinical Excellence, 104 Introduction to Quantum Lunar and Planetary Webcam Motivational Aspects of Analysis, 50 Helping Couples Cope with Groups, 86 User’s Guide, 128 Prejudice and Racism, 102 Fundamentals of Biomaterials, Women’s Cancer, 99 Introduction to Riemann Multiobjective Problem Solving 73 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Surfaces, Algebraic Curves M from Nature, 34 Future of the Universe, 128 Protocols, 64 and Moduli Spaces, 97 Multiscale Methods, 88 Herschel Objects, and How to Introduction to Ultrawideband Making Beautiful Deep-Sky G Observe Them, 130 for Wireless Images, 11 N Hot House, 115 Communications, 50 Management Planning for Galaxies and How to Observe How Apollo Flew to the Moon, Invisible Universe, 134 Nature Conservation, 58 Nanocomposites, 75 Them, 126 12 Markov Decision 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Handbook of Digital and Inside Relational Databases Lipid Rafts, 68 Modelling Distributed Systems, Nonsmooth Vector Functions Multimedia Evidence, 106 with Examples in SQL Server, 33 and Continuous 136 Optimization, 84 Interactive Curve Modeling, 38 Number Story, 1 143 Title Index N–Z

Numerical Geometry of Non- Practitioner’s Guide to Emotion Rise and Development of the Solar System Astrophysics, 15 T Rigid Shapes, 30 Regulation in School-Aged Theory of Series up to the Solar System Astrophysics, Numerical Treatment of Partial Children, 100 Early 1820s, 81 Volume 2, 16 Test and Analysis of Web Differential Equations, 82 Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log Robot Dynamics Algorithms, Solving Problems in Food Services, 29 1961-2006, 122 32 Engineering, 27 Thesis Projects, 29 O Preventing Crime, 108 Robotic Exploration of the Sound Sense, 112 Thinking in Complexity, 6 Principles of the Spin Model Solar System, 134 Space Exploration 2007, 125 Timing Optimization for High- Object-Oriented Programming Checker, 29 Ruby on Rails for PHP and Java Space Exploration 2008, 8 Speed Digital Circuits, 48 and Java, 37 Procedures in International Developers, 41 Space Invaders, 115 Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observer’s Sky Atlas, 9 Law, 62 Russian Planetary Exploration, Space Shuttle Challenger, 121 Observe Them, 10 Observing and Measuring Promoting Health for Working 125 Space Shuttle Columbia, 121 Toward Artificial Sapience, 36 Visual Double Stars, 117 Women, 104 Russian Spacesuits, 116 Space Tourism, 115 Traffic Grooming for Optical Observing the Sun with Protecting the Gulf’s Marine Spectroscopy: The Key to the Networks, 45 Coronado Telescopes, 132 Ecosystems from Pollution, 58 S Stars, 132 Tropical Cyclones, 62 On the Moon, 125 Protein Structure Prediction, 72 Spies in the Sky, 11 Turbulence in Fluids, 55 Open-Channel Flow, 53 Proteome Research, 71 Salyut - The First Space Square Root of Two, 112 Opening the Frontiers of Psychology of Violence and Station, 4 Standardized Functional U Space, 5 Serial Crime, 99 Saturn and How to Observe Verification, 53 Optical Waveguide Theory, 51 Public Health Behind Bars, 103 It, 118 Star Clusters and How to UN Law on International Optimal Stopping Rules, 91 Public Policy in an Science of Ecosystem-Based Observe Them, 117 Sales, 63 Organelle Proteomics, 69 Entrepreneurial Economy, 21 Management, 65 Star Maps, 9 Universal Algebraic Logic, 77 Origin Questions, 120 Pythagorean-Hodograph Search for Extraterrestrials, 5 State of the Universe 2007, 133 Universe Before the Big Bang, 3 Out of This World, 116 Curves:, 81 Searching for Water in the State of the Universe 2008, 12 Urban Astronomer’s Guide, 129 Python Scripting for Universe, 121 Statsitical Decision Theory, 110 Urban Ecology, 59 P Computational Science, 85 Seat on the Aisle Please!, 114 Stochastic Control in US Spacesuits, 134 Secrets of the Old One, 111 Insurance, 90 User’s Guide to the Meade Parallel Coordinates, 34 Q Secure Embedded Systems, 40 Stochastic Discrete Event LXD55 and LXD75 Parsing the Turing Test, 72 Security with Noisy Data, 40 Systems, 42 Telescopes, 131 Parting the Cosmic Veil, 127 QRT and Elliptic Surfaces, 81 Seeing the Constellations, 8 Story of Manned Space Pathological Protein, 116 Quantum Information Theory Selected Topics in Cancer Stations, 117 V Pattern Asterisms, 120 and Quantum Statistics, 97 Modeling, 78 Story of the Space Shuttle, 124 Pharmaceuticals in the Quantum Superposition, 98 Semantic Web Services Strategies and Tactics in Variable-length Codes for Data Environment, 58 Quantum Theory of Challenge, 37 Supply Compression, 38 Phylogenomics, 69 Conducting Matter, 96 Semiconductor Devices, 52 Chain Event Management, 22 Vehicle Dynamics, 54 Physics of Golf, 138 Quirky Sides of Scientists, 12 Sets, Logic and Maths for Strategies in Regenerative Venus and Mercury, and How Planet Mars, 122 Computing, 35 Medicine, 76 to Observe Them, 4 Planning Chinese Characters, R Setting-up a Small Structural Proteomics, 67 Violence Against Women, 106 73 Observatory, 3 Study of Statistical Zero- Visual Astronomy Under Dark Planning Theory, 21 Random Curves, 84 Seven Secrets of How to Think Knowledge Proofs, 40 Skies, 120 Plant Embryogenesis, 66 Rapid Prototyping of Digital Like a Rocket Scientist, 114 Studying Human Populations, Plant Surface Microbiology, 70 Systems DE2 Edition, 47 Shock Physics in Solids, 74 110 W Polarization and Moment Rational Algebraic Curves, 91 Signal Processing Techniques Supernovae and How to Tensors, 77 Real Astronomy with Small for Knowledge Extraction Observe Them, 128 Walks on Ordinals and Their Post-Transcriptional Gene Telescopes, 122 and Information Fusion, 49 Supply Chain Management Characteristics, 93 Regulation, 71 Re-Igniting the Sun and Singular Introduction to and Advanced Planning, 23 Water and the Search for Life Practical Guide to Avoiding Other Global Commutative Algebra, 82 Swarm Intelligence, 30 on Mars, 124 Astrophotography, 118 Catastrophes, 118 Sirius, 126 Symmetry Theory in Molecular White Coat Tales: Medicine’s Practical Guide to Lightcurve Resources, Co-Evolution and Sky at Einstein’s Feet, 126 Physics with Mathematica, 96 Heroes, Heritage and Photometry and Analysis, 135 Artifacts, 28 Sky is Your Laboratory, 7 Systems Signatures and their Misadventures, 94 Practical Problems in VLSI Return to the Moon, 115 Smart Cards, Tokens, Security Applications in Engineering Why Knot?, 137 Physical Design Automation, Reuse Methodology Manual and Applications, 36 Reliability, 56 Wireless Mesh Networks, 48 48 for System-on-a-Chip Software Measurement, 32 WLAN Transceiver Design, 46 Designs, 47 SOI Circuit Design Concepts, 44 Women In Space - 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