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A. Papanikolaou, National Technical University of Athens, Greece; Architektur & Design D. Soudris, National Technical University of Athens, Greece; R. Biomedizin Radojcic, Qualcomm Inc., San Diego, CA, USA (Eds.)

A. Almusaed, Archcrea Institute, Skanderborg, Denmark Three Dimensional System R.G. Bagley, Genzyme Corporation, Framingham, MA, USA (Ed.) Integration Biophilic and Bioclimatic The Tumor Microenvironment Architecture IC Stacking Process and Design

Analytical Therapy for the Next Generation of Passive Sustain- This book will explore the many biological and phys- able Architecture Three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuit (IC) ical aspects of the tumor microenvironment. The stacking is the next big step in electronic system book will include chapters on the various cells that integration. It enables packing more functionality, influence tumor growth and function as well as the as well as integration of heterogeneous materials, Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture is a guide to cell-associated and soluble proteins that can pro- devices, and signals, in the same space (volume). innovative architectural design for architects, engi- mote invasion and metastasis. Several chapters will This results in consumer electronics (e.g., mobile, neers and other specialists who are working with describe endothelial cells and pericytes that form handheld devices) which can run more powerful biophilic and bioclimatic architectural concepts. Bio- tumor vasculature. Insights on the role of progen- applications, such as full-length movies and 3D philic and Bioclimatic Architecture has three parts: itor and stem cells will be included. The contribu- games, with longer battery life. This technology is • Part I focuses on the relationship between archi- tion of the supporting stroma will be addressed in so promising that it is expected to be a mainstream tecture and human needs and the creation process, addition to cell-cell signaling and cell-matrix interac- technology a few years from now, less than 10-15 demonstrating the meaning of architectural value tions. Additional chapters will describe the influence years from its original conception. To achieve this in architectural hypothesis. • Part II opens the way of infiltrating cells of the immune system on tumor type of end product, changes in the entire manu- towards a new understanding of biophilic architec- growth. ture as a response to the negative actions of humans facturing and design process of electronic systems and the negative effects of using natural resources. • are taking place. This book provides readers with an Features Part III shows the benefits of combining the effects accessible tutorial on a broad range of topics essen- The field of cancer biology and developmental ther- of the climate with the notion of human comfort in tial to the non-expert in 3D System Integration. It apeutics is continually evolving as new methodolo- bioclimatic architecture. is an invaluable resource for anybody in need of an gies are developed and new targets are discovered. overview of the 3D manufacturing and design chain. Although multiple therapeutics directly target the Features malignant cells these drugs rarely prevent recurrence Features The concept of biophilic and bioclimatic architec- of disease or the progression of metastasis. The com- Three Dimensional System Integration: IC Stacking ture represents one of the most promising ideas in plex biology of tumors presents challenges in design- From Process Technology to System Design Edited sustainable building. Together with its consideration ing treatments that will eliminate the malignant [..] of ecologically harmless materials and use of renew- by: Antonis Papanikolaou Dimitrios Soudris Riko able energy sources, it brings an enormous quality Radojcic Three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuit Fields of interest increase in planning and workmanship, as well as an (IC) stacking enables packing more functionality, Krebsforschung; Pharmakologie / Toxikologie improvement in inhabitants’ comfort. This valuable as well as integration of heterogeneous materials, concept merits a dedicated discussion.

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E. Ba#ar, Istanbul Kültür University, Instanbul, Turkey J.P. Blass, Weil Medical College of Cornell University, New York, J. Braman, Stratagene, An Agilent Technologies Division, La Jolla, NY (Ed.) CA, USA (Ed.) Brain-Body-Mind in the Nebulous Cartesian System: A Holistic Neurochemical Mechanisms in In Vitro Mutagenesis Protocols Disease Approach by Oscillations Third Edition

This newest volume of Advances in Neurobiol- In the post-genomic era, in vitro mutagenesis has Brain-Body-Mind in the Nebulous Cartesian System: ogy deals with the Neurochemistry of disease, with emerged as a critically important tool for establish- A Holistic Approach by Oscillations is a research chapters covering both human diseases and animal ing the functions of components of the proteome. monograph, with didactical features, on the mecha- “model” diseases. The third edition of In Vitro Mutagenesis Protocols nisms of the mind, encompassing a wide spectrum represents a practical toolbox containing protocols of results and analyses. The book should appeal to Features vital to advancing our understanding of the con- scientists and graduate students in the fields of neu- This volume of Advances in Neurobiology deals nection between nucleotide sequence and sequence roscience, neurology, psychiatry, physiology, psy- with the Neurochemistry of disease, with chapters function. Fully updated from the previous editions, chology, physics and philosophy. Its goals are the covering both human diseases and animal “model” this volume contains a variety of specialty tools suc- development of an empirical-analytical construct, disorders. Specific diseases are covered in chapters cessfully employed to unravel the intricacies of pro- denoted as “Reasonings to Approach the Mind”, and on neurodegenerations such as Alzheimer’s and tein-protein interaction, protein structure-function, the comprehension of 20 principles for understand- Parkinson's, on demyelinating diseases, on autism, protein regulation of biological processes, and pro- ing the mind. This book amalgamates results from and so on. This volume on Neurochemical Mecha- tein activity, as well as a novel section on mutagen- work on the brain, vegetative system, brains in the nisms in Disease strives to encourage more chemi- esis methods for unique microbes as a guide to the evolution of species, the maturing brain, dynamic cally based definitions [..] generalization of mutagenesis strategies for a host of memory, emotional processes, and cognitive impair- microbial systems. Written in the highly successful ment in neuro-psychiatric disorders (Alzheimer, Contents Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chap- Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorders). The findings are Mechanisms versus Diagnoses.- Molecular Mecha- ters include brief introductions to their respective comparatively evaluated within the framework of nisms of Neuronal Death.- Animal Models of Neu- topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, brain oscillations and neurotransmitters. Further, a rodegenerative Diseases.- Vitamins and Vitamin step-by-step, readily reproducible[..] holistic approach links the brain to the cardiovascu- Deficiencies.- Brain Edema in Neurological Disease.- lar[..] Pathology of Monoamine Transporters.- Glutamate Features and Glutamine in Brain Disorders.- The X-linked In the post-genomic era, in vitro mutagenesis has Features Mental Retardation.- Cognitive Deficits in Neurode- emerged as a critically important tool for establishing Brain-Body-Mind in the Nebulous Cartesian System: generative Disorders.- NFkappaB in Brain Diseases.- the functions of components of the proteome. The A Holistic Approach by Oscillations is a research Trinucleotide-Expansion Diseases.- Neuroinflam- third edition of In Vitro Mutagenesis Protocols rep- monograph, with didactical features, on the mecha- mation.- Neurochemistry of Autism.- RNA Patholo- resents a practical toolbox containing protocols vital nisms of the mind, encompassing a wide spectrum gies in Neurological Disorders.- Pain.- Biology of to advancing our understanding of the connection of results and analyses. The book should appeal to Demyelinating Diseases.- Brain Protein Oxidation between nucleotide sequence and sequence function. scientists and graduate students in the fields of neu- and[..] Fully updated from the previous [..] roscience, neurology, psychiatry, physiology, psychology, physics and philosophy. Its goals are [..] Fields of interest Contents Neurowissenschaften Mutagenesis Protocols in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fields of interest by in vivo Overlap Extension.- In vitro Mutagene- Neurowissenschaften; Philosophie des Geistes Target groups sis of Brucella Species.- Random Mutagenesis Strate- Research Target groups gies for Campylobacter and Helicobacter Species.- Research Type of publication Mutagenesis of the Repeat Regions of Herpesviruses Handbook Cloned as Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes (BAC).- Type of publication An Efficient Protocol for VZV BAC-Based Muta- Monograph genesis.- A Method for Rapid Genetic Integration Lieferbar into Plasmodium falciparum Utilizing Mycobac- Lieferbar teriophage Bxb1 Integrase.- Random Mutagenesis 2011. XV, 1000 p. 80 illus., 25 in color. (Advances in Neurobiol- by Error-Prone PCR.- A Rapid and Versatile PCR- ogy, Band 1) Geb. Based Site-Directed Mutagenesis Protocol for Gener- 2011. XXXVII, 523 p. 210 illus., 37 in color. 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J.D. Clelland, Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, N. Curtis, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia; A. Finn, G. Di Giovanni, University of Malta, Italy; E. Esposito, Consorzio Orangeburg, NY, USA (Ed.) University of Bristol, UK; A.J. Pollard, University of Oxford, UK Mario Negri Sud, Chieti, Italy; V. Di Matteo, Consorzio Mario Negri (Eds.) Sud, Chieti, Italy (Eds.) Genomics, Proteomics, and the Nervous System Hot Topics in Infection and 5-HT2C Receptors in the Immunity in Children VII Pathophysiology of CNS Disease

This newest volume of Advances in Neurobiology discusses the utilization of genomic and proteomic Course covers topics in infectious diseases in chil- Part of Springer’s “The Receptors,” series, this text technologies, to address facets of neurobiology dren and is intended for Pediatric Infectious disease is the first ever overview on the research of 5-HT2c including development and epigenetic regulation, trainees, trainers, and all those who manage children receptors. 5-HT2c receptor research has been pro- functions in learning and memory, and changes with infections. ductive for twenty-five years, but recent years have associated with neurological and psychiatric disor- seen an extraordinary increase in both amount pro- ders. Features duced and insight gained. 5-HT2c is a prominent (There isn't a BCC according to the series) central serotonin receptor subtype widely expressed Features within the central and the peripheral nervous system The potential for malfunction of this large number Fields of interest and is thought to play a key role in the regulation of of complex biological systems is great, leading to Immunologie; Virologie; Mikrobiologie; Infektiolo- numerous behaviors. This text covers the molecu- the many behavioral and cognitive deficits observed gie lar, cellular, anatomical, biochemical and behavioral in human psychiatric and neurological disorders. aspects of this receptor, highlighting its distinctive Target groups Genomics, Proteomics, and the Nervous System regulatory properties and the emerging functional Research discusses research designed to increase our under- significance of constitutive activity and RNA-editing standing of the nervous system and its structures and Type of publication in vivo. It also investigates the receptors’ therapeu- activities. This volume of Advances in Neurobiology Contributed volume tic potential in many diseases, treated individually in discusses [..] separate chapters, including depression, drug abuse, schizophrenia, eating disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Lieferbar Contents Prader-Willi Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease and Development.- The Genomics of Turner Syndrome epilepsy. and Sex-biased Neuropsychiatric Disorders.- Men- 2011. XIV, 318 p. 47 illus., 22 in color. (Advances in Experimental tal Retardation and Human Chromosome 21 Gene Medicine and Biology, Band 697) Geb. Features Overdosage: From Functional Genomics and Molec- Research of 5-HT2c receptors stretches back twenty- ular Mechanisms towards Prevention and Treatment 160,45 € five years, and while much of it has been productive, of the Neuropathogenesis of Down Syndrome.- Epi- ISBN 978-1-4419-7184-5 the past decade of research has been extraordinary in genetic programming of stress responses and trans- terms of both amount produced and insights gained. generational inheritance through natural variations It is hardly surprising that 5-HT2c receptor research in maternal care.- Prenatal Viral Infection in Mouse: has grown so fruitful, given that it is a prominent an Animal Model of Schizophrenia.- Proteomic central serotonin receptor subtype widely expressed actions of growth hormone in the nervous system.- - within the central and the peripheral nervous [..] Learning and Memory.- Gene expression and signal transduction[..] Contents The making of the 5-HT2C receptor.- Serotonin Fields of interest 5-HT2C receptors: chemical neuronatomy in the Neurowissenschaften mammalian brain.- The medicinal chemistry of 5-HT2C receptor ligands.- Insights into 5-HT2C Target groups receptor function gained from transgenic mouse Research models.- Serotonin 5-HT2C receptor signal transduction.- Homology modeling of 5-HT2C recep- Type of publication tors.- 5-HT2C receptor dimerization.- RNA editing Contributed volume of 5-HT2C receptor and neuropsychiatric diseases.- Serotonergic control of adult neurogenesis: focus on Lieferbar 5-HT2C receptors.- The constitutive activity of 5- HT2C receptors as an additional modality of interac- 2011. XV, 592 p. 60 illus., 25 in color. (Advances in Neurobiology, tion of the[..] Band 2) Geb. Fields of interest 181,85 € Neurowissenschaften; Pharmakologie / Toxikologie; ISBN 978-1-4419-7196-8 Humanphysiologie; Neurobiologie; Neurologie

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Th.C. Evans, Jr., New England Biolabs, Inc., Ipswich, MA, USA; M.- A.J. Hickey, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of E. Garrett-Mayer, Medical University of South Carolina, South Car- Q. Xu, New England Biolabs, Inc., Ipswich, MA, USA (Eds.) Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC USA; H.D.C. Smyth, University of Texas, olina, USA (Ed.) Austin, TX USA Heterologous Gene Expression in Principles of Anticancer Drug E.coli Pharmaco-Complexity Development Non-Linear Phenomena and Drug Product Development Methods and Protocols

A practical guide to the design, conduction, analysis The historical approach to the interpretation of and reporting of clinical trials with anticancer drugs. Protein expression in a heterologous host is a cor- physical, chemical and biological phenomena has nerstone of biomedical research and of the biotech- been to consider relationships with causative factors Features nology industry. Despite the advanced state of that can be reduced to linearity allowing simple and A practical guide to the design, conduction, analysis protein expression technology improvements are still direct interpretation. However, it is increasingly evi- and reporting of clinical trials with anticancer drugs. needed. For example, membrane proteins constitute dent that there is often more information in the data a significant percentage of the total cellular proteins than linear interpretations allow. The current capac- Fields of interest but as a class are very difficult to overexpress, espe- ity for computers to assist in identifying non-linear Krebsforschung cially in a heterologous host. The ideal host would relationships allows greater interpretation of data have the ability to express any protein, with relevant Target groups which illuminates the phenomena allowing the infor- post-translational modifications, and be as easy to Research mation to be translated into knowledge that can be work with as E. coli. In Heterologous Gene Expres- used wisely to promote various desirable pharma- sion in E. coli: Methods and Protocols, expert scien- Type of publication ceutical outcomes. This short volume is intended tists intimately familiar with the relevant techniques Professional book to stimulate the reader to contemplate research and offer chapters that greatly expand the utility of this development areas in which the data might be more expression host. The contributions in this detailed Lieferbar accurately interpreted to allow greater understanding volume describe methods, for example, to success- and ultimately control of the pharmaceutically com- fully express proteins in E. coli that would otherwise plex phenomena. 2011. XVII, 250 p. 59 illus., 21 in color. (Cancer Drug Discovery form aggregates in this host, to add post-transla- and Development) Geb. tional modifications, to incorporate non-standard Features amino acid residues or[..] The historical approach to the interpretation of 149,75 € physical, chemical and biological phenomena has ISBN 978-1-4419-7357-3 Features been to consider relationships with causative factors Protein expression in a heterologous host is a cor- that can be reduced to linearity allowing simple and nerstone of biomedical research and of the biotech- direct interpretation. However, it is increasingly evi- nology industry. Despite the advanced state of dent that there is often more information in the data protein expression technology improvements are still than linear interpretations allow. The current capac- needed. For example, membrane proteins constitute ity for computers to assist in [..] a significant percentage of the total cellular proteins but as a class are very difficult to overexpress, espe- Contents cially in a heterologous host. The ideal host [..] The nature of complexity and relevance to the pharmaceutical sciences.- Phenomena in Physical and Contents Surface Chemistry.- Solid State Pharmaceuticals: Adjustment of Codon Usage Frequencies by Codon Solving Complex Problems in Preformulation and Harmonization Improves Protein Expression and Formulation.- Considerations in monitoring and Folding.- SUMO Fusion Technology for Enhanced controlling pharmaceutical manufacturing.- Phar- Protein Expression and Purification in Prokary- macokinetics and pharmacodynamics.- Impact of otes and Eukaryotes.- Molecular and Chemical complexity on population Biology.- Conclusion. Chaperones for Improving the Yields of Soluble Recombinant Proteins.- Genetic Selection of Sol- Fields of interest ubility-Enhanced Proteins Using the Twin-Argi- Pharmakologie / Toxikologie; Biotechnologie; Bio- nine Translocation System.- Protein Folding Liquid chemie Chromatography.- Site-Specific Protein Labeling by Intein-Mediated Protein Ligation.- Efficient Expres- Target groups sion of Human Aromatase (CYP19) in E. coli.- Research Expression of Recombinant[..] Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Humangenetik; Proteomics Lieferbar Target groups Professional/practitioner 2011. VIII, 71 p. 9 illus., 2 in color. (Outlines in Pharmaceutical Sci- Type of publication ences, Band 1) Softcover Contributed volume 48,10 € ISBN 978-1-4419-7855-4 Lieferbar

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H.H.C. Kimko, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & P. Laugier, University Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; G. Haïat, V.B. Lokeshwar, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA; A.S. Merse- Development, LLC, Raritan, NJ, USA; C.C. Peck, University of Cali- CNRS, Créteil, France (Eds.) burger, World Journal of Urology, Hannover, Germany; S.H. Haut- fornia, San Francisco, CA, USA (Eds.) mann, University Hopsital Kiel, Kiel, Germany (Eds.) Bone Quantitative Ultrasound Clinical Trial Simulations Bladder Tumors:

Applications and Trends Molecular Aspects and Clinical Management Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) of bone is a relatively recent research field. The research community is steadily growing, with interdisciplinary branches in This edition includes both updates and new uses and Bladder cancer is a common cancer of the urinary acoustics, medical imaging, biomechanics, biomedi- issues concerning CTS, along with case studies of tract. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related cal engineering, applied mathematics, bone biology how clinical trial simulations are being applied in death among men and the seventh among women. and clinical sciences, resulting in significant achieve- various therapeutic and application areas. Impor- Clinical management of bladder cancer is challeng- ments in new ultrasound technologies to measure tantly, the book expands on the utility of CTS for ing because of the heterogeneity among bladder bone, as well as models to elucidate the interaction informing decisions during drug development and tumors with respect to invasion and metastasis, and the propagation of ultrasonic wave in complex regulatory review. Each chapter author was selected frequent occurrence of new tumors in the blad- bone structures. Hundreds of articles published on the basis of demonstrated expertise in state-of- der among patients treated with bladder preserva- in specialists journals are accessible from the Web the-art application of CTS. The target audience for tion treatments and poor prognosis of patients with and from electronic libraries. However, no compi- this volume includes researchers and scientists who tumors that invade the bladder muscle and beyond. lation and synthesis of the most recent and signifi- wish to consider use of simulations in the design, Due to these factors it has been said that the cost per cant research exist. The only book on QUS of bone analysis, or regulatory review and guidance of clini- patient of bladder cancer, from diagnosis to death has been published in 1999 at a time when the prop- cal trials. This book does not embrace all aspects of is the highest of all cancers. In addition to it being agation mechanisms of ultrasound in bone were still trial design, nor is it intended as a complete recipe a significant health problem, bladder cancer is an largely unknown and the technology was immature. for using computers to design trials. Rather, it is an interesting cancer to study in many ways than one. The research community has now reached a critical information source that enables the reader to gain For example, Environmental factors such as cigarette size, special sessions are organized in major interna- understanding of essential background and knowl- smoking and other carcinogens play a major role in tional meetings (e.g., at the World Congress of[..] edge for practical applications of simulation for clin- the development of transitional carcinoma of the ical trial design and analysis. It is assumed that the Features bladder, whereas, schitosomasis, a protozoan infec- reader has a working[..] Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) of bone is a relatively tion results in squamous cell carcinoma of the blad- recent research field. The research community is der.[..] Features steadily growing, with interdisciplinary branches in This edition presents a review of the principles Features acoustics, medical imaging, biomechanics, biomedi- and progress surrounding clinical trial simulations Clinical management of bladder cancer is challeng- cal engineering, applied mathematics, bone biology (CTS), along with case studies illustrating CTS in ing of the heterogeneity among bladder tumors and clinical sciences, resulting in significant achieve- various therapeutic and application areas. In addi- with respect to invasion and metastasis, and fre- ments in new ultrasound technologies to measure tion, the book expands on the utility of CTS for quent occurrence of new tumors in the bladder bone, as well as models to elucidate the [..] informing decisions during drug development and among patients treated with bladder preservation regulatory review. Each chapter has been written by Contents treatments. Treatment of bladder cancer spans [..] 1 Bone Overview, Pr. David Mitton, Pr. Chris- from tumor resection and intravesical treatment, tian Roux, Dr. Pascal Laugier;2 Introduction to the to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radical surgery and Contents physics of ultrasound, Dr. Pascal Laugier, Dr. Guil- adjuvant chemotherapy. At the [..] Clinical Trial Simulation and Quantitative Phar- laume Haïat.- 3 Quantitative ultrasound instru- macology.- Contribution of Modeling and Simula- Contents mentation for bone in vivo characterization, Dr. tion Studies in the Regulatory Review: A European 1. Epidemiology of Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer Pascal Laugier.- 4 Clinical applications, Dr. Rein- Regulatory Perspective.- Contribution of Modeling is a "carcinogen-driven" cancer. Cigarette smoking, hard Barkmann, Pr. C-C Glüer.- 5 Poromechani- and Simulation in the Regulatory Review and Deci- exposure to arylamines have been linked to increased cal Models: Biot’s theory – Modified Biot’s theory – sion-Making: U.S FDA Perspective.- Decision-Mak- risk for developing bladder cancer. Some other Multilayer model, Dr. Michal Pakula, Pr. Mariusz ing in Drug Development: Application of a Model causes, arsenic exposure, hair dressers/hair dyes, etc. Kaczmarek,Dr. Frédéric Padilla.- 6 Scattering by tra- Based Framework for Assessing Trial Performance.- Another cause of bladder cancer of a separate type is becular bone, Dr. Frédéric Padilla, Dr. Keith Wear.- Decision-Making in Drug Development: Application bilharzial disease/schistosomiasis. Topics to be cov- 7 Guided waves in cortical bone, Dr. Maryline[..] of a Clinical Utility Index.- Adaptive Trial Designs.- ered: Bladder cancer incidence and prevalence world Keys of Collaboration to Enhance Efficiency and Fields of interest wide, US and Africa (Bilharzial disease).Bladder car- Impact of Modeling and Simulation.- Leveraging[..] Biomedizin (allgemein); Entwicklungsbiologie; cinogens and their correlation to bladder cancer Humanphysiologie; Sonographie incidence. Field effect theory and is it supported by Fields of interest molecular[..] Biomedizin (allgemein); Pharmakologie / Toxikolo- Target groups gie; Biochemie Research Fields of interest Krebsforschung; Pharmakologie / Toxikologie Target groups Type of publication Research Contributed volume Target groups Research Type of publication Contributed volume Lieferbar Type of publication Contributed volume Lieferbar 2011. XII, 468 p. Geb. Lieferbar 181,85 € 2011. XVI, 538 p. 167 illus., 37 in color. 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G.S. Lynch, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Ed.) J. Medin, University of Toronto, ON, Canada; D. Fowler, Bethesda, H. Nielsen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (Ed.) MD, USA (Eds.) Sarcopenia – Age-Related Muscle RNA Wasting and Weakness Experimental and Applied Immunotherapy Methods and Protocols Mechanisms and Treatments

Recent insight into the transcripts generated from Immunotherapy is now recognized as an essential the mammalian genome (i.e. the transcriptome) Some of the most serious consequences of aging are component of treatment for a wide variety of can- has revealed that transcription is a far more com- its effects on skeletal muscle. ‘Sarcopenia’, the pro- cers. It is an interdisciplinary field that is critically plex phenomenon than previously thought. In RNA: gressive age-related loss of muscle mass and associ- dependent upon an improved understanding of a Methods and Protocols, expert researchers pro- ated muscle weakness, renders frail elders susceptible vast network of cross-regulatory cellular popula- vide the procedures and methods used to describe to serious injury from sudden falls and fractures and tions and a diversity of molecular effectors; it is a the structure of messenger RNAs and non-coding at risk for losing their functional independence. Not leading example of translational medicine with a RNAs that are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as surprisingly, sarcopenia is a significant public health favorable concept-to-clinical-trial timeframe of just a the immediate gene products in mammalian cells. problem throughout the developed world. There is few years. There are many established immunother- Focused on the structure of the RNA products of an urgent need to better understand the neuromus- apies already in existence, but there are exciting “gene X” and the mapping of proteins associated cular mechanisms underlying age-related muscle new cancer immunotherapies just on the horizon, with these RNAs, the volume presents appropriate wasting and to develop therapeutic strategies that which are likely to be more potent, less toxic and information for non-specialists in RNA biology. can attenuate, prevent, or ultimately reverse sar- more cost effective than many therapies currently Written in the highly successful Methods in Molec- copenia. Significant research and development in in use. Experimental and Applied Immunother- ular Biology™ series format, many chapters contain academic and research institutions and in pharma- apy is a state-of-the-art text offering a roadmap introductions to their respective topics, lists of the ceutical companies is being directed to sarcopenia leading to the creation of these future cancer-fight- necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, read- and to related health issues in order to develop and ing immunotherapies. It includes essays by lead- ily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on evaluate novel therapeutics. This book provides the ing researchers that cover a wide variety of topics troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Com- latest information on sarcopenia from leading inter- including T cell and non-T cell therapy, monoclonal prehensive and practical, RNA: Methods and Proto- national researchers studying the cellular and molec- antibody therapy, dendritic cell-based cancer vac- cols views the[..] ular mechanisms underlying[..] cines,[..] Features Features Features Recent insight into the transcripts generated from Some of the most serious consequences of aging are Immunotherapy is now recognized as an essential the mammalian genome (i.e. the transcriptome) its effects on skeletal muscle. ‘Sarcopenia’, the pro- component of treatment for a wide variety of can- has revealed that transcription is a far more com- gressive age-related loss of muscle mass and associ- cers. It is an interdisciplinary field that is critically plex phenomenon than previously thought. In RNA: ated muscle weakness, renders frail elders susceptible dependent upon an improved understanding of a Methods and Protocols, expert researchers provide to serious injury from sudden falls and fractures and vast network of cross-regulatory cellular populations the procedures and methods used to describe the at risk for losing their functional independence. Not and a diversity of molecular effectors; it is a leading structure of messenger RNAs and non-coding RNAs surprisingly, sarcopenia is a significant public health example of translational medicine with a favorable that are transcribed by RNA polymerase II as the problem throughout the developed [..] concept-to-clinical-trial timeframe of just a few [..] immediate gene [..] Contents Contents Contents 1.Overview.- 2. Molecular mechanisms of muscle Foreword, by Carl H. June, M.D..- Chapter 1: The Transcriptional Landscape.- Working with wasting in cancer and ageing: cachexia versus sar- Extending the Use of Adoptive T Cell Immunother- RNA.- Synthesis of RNA by In vitro Transcrip- copenia.- 3. Age-related remodeling of neuromus- apy for Infections and Cancer.- Chapter 2: B Lym- tion.- Efficient Poly(A)+ RNA Selection Using LNA cular junctions.- 4.Motor unit remodeling during phocytes in Cancer Immunology.- Chapter 3: Oligo(T) Capture.- Genome Browsers.- Web-Based aging.- 5. Age-related decline in actomyosin struc- Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Cancer.- Chapter Tools for Studying RNA Structure and Function.- ture and function.- 6. Excitation-contraction cou- 4: Natural Killer Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy.- Northern Blotting Analysis.- Rapid Amplification pling in aged skeletal muscle.- 7. Mitochondrial Chapter 5: Dendritic Cell Based Cancer Vaccines: of cDNA Ends (RACE).- Fractionation of mRNA function in aging skeletal muscle.- 8. Fibrosis and Practical Considerations, by Elizabeth Scheid, Based on the Length of the Poly(A) Tail.- Analysis skeletal muscle aging.- 9. Nuclear apoptosis and sar- Michael Ricci.- Chapter 6: Mesenchymal Stromal of Mutations that Influence Pre-mRNA Splicing.- S1 copenia.- 10. Age-related changes in the molecular Cells: an Emerging Cell-based Pharmaceutical.- Nuclease Analysis of Alternatively Spliced mRNA.- regulation of skeletal muscle mass.- 11. Genetic vari- Chapter 7: Tumor-specific Mutations as Targets for Promises and Challenges in Developing RNAi as ation and skeletal muscle traits: implications[..] Cancer Immunotherapy.- Chapter 8: Counteracting a Research Tool and Therapy.- Inhibition of Gene Subversion of MHC[..] Fields of interest Function in[..] Biomedizin (allgemein); Geriatrie / Gerontologie; Fields of interest Fields of interest Zellbiologie; Sportmedizin; Medizin (allgemein) Immunologie; Zellbiologie Humangenetik; Genexpression Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Contributed volume

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M.C. Olmstead, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada (Ed.) G.W. Pasternak, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New J.R. Stephenson, Health Protection Agency, London, UK; A. York, NY, USA (Ed.) Warnes, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK (Eds.) Animal Models of Drug Addiction The Opiate Receptors Diagnostic Virology Protocols

Our understanding of addiction and how it is treated has advanced remarkably over the past decades, This new edition covers the latest knowledge on Recent outbreaks of swine influenza and avian and much of the progress is related directly to ani- opiate receptors and related receptor subtypes. It influenza, along with the remaining and in some mal research. This is true for both the behavioural discusses many topics pertaining to the unique inte- cases expanding threats from HIV, dengue virus, aspects of drug use as well as the biological under- grated approach of correlating the biochemical, and the viruses causing hepatitis, have reinforced the pinnings of the disorder. In Animal Models of Drug physiological and pharmacological aspects of opiate need for rapid, accurate and cost-effective diagnosis Addiction, experts in the field provide an up-to-date reaction. of viral disease. Diagnostic Virology Protocols, Sec- review of complex behavioural paradigms that model ond Edition brings the field fully up-to-date with a different stages of this disorder and explain how Features focus on protocols involving nucleic acid detection, each test is used to effectively replicate the progres- In 1988, Gavril W. Pasternak published the first edi- most often through some form of the polymerase sion of drug addiction. This detailed and practical tion of this seminal text. It was a lucid account of chain reaction (PCR). The expert contributors also book begins with the most common laboratory mea- the latest knowledge on opiate receptors and related delve into the key technology of robotics as well as sures of addiction in animals, including intracranial receptor subtypes, a then controversial field, pro- future prospects, such as further refined point-of- self-stimulation (ICSS), drug self-administration, viding an integrated approach correlating the bio- care testing and the increasing importance of math- place conditioning, and sensitization. Later chap- chemical, physiological, and pharmacological aspects ematical modelling. Written in the highly successful ters describe how these paradigms are used to model of opiate reaction. Fully revised and expanded, The Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chap- the progression of drug addiction, providing insight Opiate Receptors, 2nd edition presents all the [..] ters include brief introductions to their respective into the clinical symptomatology of addiction from topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, Contents acquisition of drug use through compulsive drug step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory pro- You’ve Come a Long Way Baby.- The evolution taking to withdrawal and relapse. Written[..] tocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding of concepts of opioid receptors.- Pharmacology of known pitfalls. Authoritative and[..] Features opioid drugs.- Opioid receptors: the early years.- Our understanding of addiction and how it is treated Endogenous opioids.- Molecular biology of mu opi- Features has advanced remarkably over the past decades, and oid receptors.- Delta Opioid Receptors.- Kappa opi- Recent outbreaks of swine influenza and avian much of the progress is related directly to animal oid receptor gene and the regulatory mechanisms of influenza, along with the remaining and in some research. This is true for both the behavioural aspects its protein expression.- Opioid receptor signal trans- cases expanding threats from HIV, dengue virus, of drug use as well as the biological underpinnings of duction mechanisms.- Mu opioid receptor mediated and the viruses causing hepatitis, have reinforced the the disorder. In Animal Models of Drug Addiction, analgesia and reward.- Kappa opioid receptor func- need for rapid, accurate and cost-effective diagnosis experts in the field provide an up-to-date review of tion.- Delta opioid receptor function.- Genetics of of viral disease. Diagnostic Virology Protocols, Sec- complex behavioural paradigms that model [..] opioid receptor functions in mice.- Opioid receptor ond Edition brings the field fully up-to-date with a trafficking.- Opioid receptor dimerization.-[..] focus on protocols involving nucleic acid detection, Contents most [..] Intracranial Self-Stimulation.- Stimulant Self- Fields of interest Administration.- Opiate Self-Administration.- Nico- Neurowissenschaften Contents tine Self-Administration.- Alcohol Self-Administra- The Detection of Adenoviruses.- Alphaviruses.- Target groups tion.- Place Conditioning.- Sensitization.- Animal Detection of Human Caliciviruses in Fecal Sam- Research Models of Eating Disorders.- Acquisition of Drug ples by RT-PCR.- The Detection of Dengue Virus.- Detection of Enteroviruses from Clinical Spec- Self-Administration.- Escalation of Drug Use.- Envi- Type of publication imens.- The Detection of Hepatitis Viruses.- ronmental Modulation of Drug-Taking.- Craving.- Contributed volume Habit Formation and Compulsion.- Impulsivity.- Molecular Detection of Herpesviruses.- HIV Drug Binge Drug-Taking.- Withdrawal.- Relapse. 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G.D. Stoner, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; N.P. W.R. Streit, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Bio- J.S. Suri, Biomedical Technologies, Inc., Denver, CO, USA and Seeram, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA (Eds.) center Klein Flottbeck, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Ger- Idaho State University (Affiliated), Pocatello, ID, USA; C. Kathuria, many; R. Daniel, Institute of Microbiology and Genetics, Georg Planet Space, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA.; F. Molinari, BioLab, Depart- August University, Göttingen, Germany (Eds.) ment of Electronics, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy (Eds.) Berries and Cancer Prevention Metagenomics Atherosclerosis Disease Management Experimental investigations in the past 10-15 years Methods and Protocols have provided convincing evidence of the cancer preventive potential of berries. Berries and their components have been shown to reduce the malig- Metagenomics has proven to be a powerful tool Atherosclerosis is a degenerative process affect- nant properties of cancer cells in culture by influenc- for exploring the ecology, metabolic profiling, and ing blood vessels, which determines narrowing of ing genes associated with cancer development. In comparison of complex microbial communities as the lumen, plaque growth, and hardening of the addition, diets containing freeze-dried berries have well as its important applications in the mining of walls. It is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. been shown to prevent cancer in animals, and recent metagenomes for genes encoding novel biocatalysts The focus of this book is on the management of the data indicate that they also exhibit cancer preventive and drug molecules for bioindustries. In Metage- atherosclerotic disease. The coverage of this book effects in humans. nomics: Methods and Protocols, expert researches spans from histological presentation of the various provide an overview and introduction to basic meth- stages of atherosclerotic lesions to the earliest stud- Features ods commonly used in laboratories that have a ies in atherosclerosis therapy, from advanced clini- Berries are popularly consumed worldwide as fresh, strong background in microbial metagenomics. The cal diagnosis to monitoring, follow-up, and home- processed, and other derived forms. Research con- book attempts to address all of the working steps care of the atherosclerotic patient. The book shows ducted over the last decade and a half has provided involved in this crucial field, beginning with DNA well-established diagnostic techniques covering sev- significant and convincing evidence to support the isolation from soils and marine samples and contin- eral medical imaging modalities such as Ultrasounds, cancer preventive potential of these colorful fruits. uing with the construction and screening of libraries, IVUS, MRI, Computer Tomography, along with new Berries and their phytochemical constituents work along with key advise involving bioinformatic tools trends in early and advanced atherosclerosis diagno- through multiple mechanisms to reduce the malig- available to analyze large metagenomic sequence sis (innovative drugs and tissue characterization pro- nant properties of cancer cells in laboratory studies. data sets. Written in the highly successful Methods cedures). Surgical standards will be presented along [..] in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include with innovative experimental trials for the treatment of the atherosclerotic patient. The book will also Contents brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of cover emerging techniques based on[..] Contribution of berry anthocyanins to their chemo- the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step,[..] preventive properties.- Ursolic acid and other pen- Features Features tacyclic triterpenoids: Anticancer activities and Metagenomics has proven to be a powerful tool Atherosclerosis is a degenerative process affecting occurrence in berries.- Biological effects of berry for exploring the ecology, metabolic profiling, and blood vessels, which determines narrowing of the extracts on carcinogenic signaling pathways in comparison of complex microbial communities as lumen, plaque growth, and hardening of the walls. It vitro.- Correlation of antioxidants and antioxi- well as its important applications in the mining of is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The focus dant enzymes to oxygen radical scavenging activi- metagenomes for genes encoding novel biocatalysts of this book is on the management of the atheroscle- ties in berries.- Chemopreventive effects of berries and drug molecules for bioindustries. In Metage- rotic disease. The coverage spans from histological and berry components in animal model systems.- nomics: Methods and Protocols, expert researches presentation of the various stages of atherosclerotic Berries and the prevention of esophageal adenocarci- provide an overview and introduction to basic meth- lesions to the earliest studies in [..] noma.- Endothelial cell tumor prevention with berry ods commonly used [..] extracts: Clinical problems, molecular[..] Contents Contents Importance Atherosclerosis Imaging and Treat- Fields of interest Molecular Methods to Study Complex Microbial ment.- Carotid pathologies: type, incidence, and Krebsforschung; Onkologie; Pharmakologie / Communities.- Construction of Small-Insert and therapy.- Cardiovascular risk in subjects with carotid Toxikologie Large-Insert Metagenomic Libraries.- Construction pathologies.- Noninvasive cerebrovascular risk assessment in presence of carotid lesions.- Histol- Target groups and Screening of Marine Metagenomic Libraries.- ogy and its correlation with instrumental measure.- Professional/practitioner Metagenomic Analysis of Isotopically Enriched DNA.- Wide Host-Range Cloning for Functional Issues and Challenges in Ultrasound Vascular .- Type of publication Metagenomics.- Cloning and Expression Vectors Despeckle Filtering of Ultrasound .- Review on Contributed volume for a Gram-Positive Host, Streptomyces lividans.- Plaque Characterization and Carotid Imaging.- Sig- Heterologous Gene Expression in the Hyperther- nal Processing Approach to 2-D longitudinal and mophilic Archaeon Sulfolobus solfataricus.- Novel transverse B-Mode Carotid Images.- Plaque mor- Lieferbar Tools for the Functional Expression of Metagenomic phology and reconstruction.- The use of ultrasound DNA.- Screening of Functional Promoter from contrast[..] 2011. 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M.D. Teare, University of Sheffield, UK (Ed.) B.A. Teicher, Genyzme Corporation, Boston, MA (Ed.) D.L. Trump, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA; C.S. Johnson, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA (Eds.) Genetic Epidemiology Tumor Models in Cancer Research Vitamin D and Cancer

Arising from firm foundations laid by mathemati- The past 6 years since the first edition of this book cal population genetics, clinical genetics, and statis- have seen great progress in the development of Substantial data indicate the broad importance of tical epidemiology, genetic epidemiology attempts genetically engineered mouse (GEM) models of vitamin D-based signaling in normal human physi- to identify the many components of riskattributable cancer. These models are finding an important ology and the broad effects of vitamin D deficiency. to genes, environments, and interactions, and the role in furthering our understanding of the biology Vitamin D may play a role not only in the control course of its research can follow many diverse paths. of malignant disease. A comfortable position for of bone and mineral metabolism, but also appears In Genetic Epidemiology, the success of genome- GEM models in the routine conduct of screening for to be involved in immune function, cardiovascu- wide association studies in their identification of potential new therapeutics is coming more slowly lar health, thrombosis and vasculogenesis and neu- hundreds of disease susceptibility loci has inspired but is coming. Increasing numbers of genetically romuscular function. Considerable epidemiologic renowned experts to contribute thorough method- engineered mice are available, some with conditional data demonstrate that low vitamin D serum levels ologies, which aim to bring together bioinfor- activation of oncogenes, some with multiple genetic occur very commonly in normal adult populations maticians, geneticists, clinicians, statisticians, and changes providing mouse models that are moving and that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an epidemiologists in the study of this vital field. The closer to the human disease. enhanced risk of cancer death from lung, prostate, volume opens with chapters covering the basics; head & neck, colorectal and other gastrointestinal however, it quickly moves on to coverage of more Features cancers. In addition, preclinical data provide evi- specialist topics such as twin studies, Mendelian Beverly A. Teicher and a panel of leading experts dence that calcitriol and other active analogues of randomization, genetic association studies, more comprehensively describe the state-of-the-art in ani- calcitriol have anti-proliferative, pro-differentiative, advanced areas, as well as case studies. As a part of mal tumor model research. This volume updates and pro-apoptotic and anti-angiogenic activity in numer- the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ extends the comprehensive presentations in the first ous in-vitro and in-vivo models. It is quite clear that, series, this work provides the detailed[..] edition. The wide array of models detailed form the while it requires high exposure to calcitriol to induce basis for the selection of compounds and treatments these effects, such exposure can be readily[..] Features that go into clinical testing of patients, and include Arising from firm foundations laid by mathemati- syngeneic models, human tumor xenograft models, Features cal population genetics, clinical genetics, and statis- [..] The following chapters provide excellent and com- tical epidemiology, genetic epidemiology attempts prehensive discussions of the potential role of vita- to identify the many components of riskattributable Fields of interest min D based therapies in breast, colorectal, prostate to genes, environments, and interactions, and the Krebsforschung; Pharmakologie / Toxikologie cancer and leukemia and myelodysplastic syn- course of its research can follow many diverse paths. dromes. 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H.G. Vogel, J. Maas, A. Gebauer (Eds.) D. Wallach, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovet Israel; A. R. Wang, East China University of Science and Technology, Kovalenko, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovet Israel; M. Shanghai, China; F. Gu, Fudan University, Shanghai, China (Eds.) Feldmann, Imperial College, London, UK (Eds.) Drug Discovery and Evaluation: Methods in Clinical Pharmacology Advances in Cognitive Advances in TNF Family Research Neurodynamics (II) Proceedings of the 12th International TNF Conference, 2009 Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Cog- Drug Discovery and Evaluation has become a more nitive Neurodynamics - 2009 and more difficult, expensive and time-consuming process. The effect of a new compound has to be The biennial TNF-family conferences have been held over the past 20 years, from the time that TNF was detected by in vitro and in vivo methods of pharma- Within our knowledge, the series of the International cloned. These meetings have followed the enormous cology. The activity spectrum and the potency com- Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics (ICCN) progress in this field. Much is now known about the pared to existing drugs have to be determined. As is the only conference series dedicating to cogni- members of the TNF ligand and receptor families, these processes can be divided up stepwise we have tive neurodynamics. This volume is the proceedings their signaling proteins, mechanisms of action and designed a book series "Drug Discovery and Evalu- of the 2nd International Conference on Cognitive cellular functions. This volume is the proceedings ation" in the form of a recommendation document. Neurodynamics held in 2009, which reviews the of the 12th TNF International Conference, held in The methods to detect drug targets are described progress in this field since the 1st ICCN -2007. April 2009. This conference focuses on the physio- in the first volume of this series "Pharmacological The topics include: Neural coding and realistic neu- logical, pathophysiological, and medical significance Assays" comprising classical methods as well as new ral network dynamics, Neural population dynam- of these important regulators. Sessions at the meet- technologies. Before going to man, the most suitable ics, Firing Oscillations and Patterns in Neuronal ing specifically address their involvement in immu- compound has to be selected by pharmacokinetic Networks, Brain imaging, EEG, MEG, Sensory and nity, development, apoptosis, autoimmunity, cancer, studies and experiments in toxicology. These pre- Motor Dynamics, Global cognitive function, Multi- and infection, the normal function and pathology clinical methods are described in the second volume scalar Neurodynamics - from Physiology to Systems of the neuronal system, as well as major unresolved „Safety and Pharmacokinetic Assays". 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The effect of a new compound has to be 2nd International Conference on Cognitive Neuro- cellular functions. This volume is the proceedings of detected by in vitro and in vivo methods of pharma- dynamics held in 2009, witch reviews the progress the 12th TNF International Conference, held in April cology. The activity spectrum and the potency com- in this field since the 1st ICCN -2007. The topics [..] pared to existing drugs have to be determined. As include: Neural coding and realistic neural network these processes can be divided up stepwise we have [..] designed a book series "Drug Discovery and [..] Fields of interest Immunologie; Mikrobiologie; Biomedizin (allge- Contents mein) Fields of interest Section 1, Plenary Talk.- Section 2, Tama- Pharmakologie / Toxikologie Target groups gawa-RIKEN Dynamic Brain Forum.- Section 3, Neural coding and realistic neural network dynam- Target groups Research ics.- Section 4, Neural population dynamics.- Sec- Research Type of publication tion 5, Firing Oscillations and Patterns in Neuronal Type of publication Proceedings Networks.- Section 6, Brain imaging, EEG, MEG.- Encyclop(a)edia Section 7, Sensory and Motor Dynamics.- Section 8, Global cognitive function.- Section 9, Multi-scalar Lieferbar Neurodynamics - from Physiology to Systems The- Lieferbar ory.- Section 10, Neural computing .- Section 11, 2011. XXXVI, 424 p. 65 illus. in color. 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Q. Yan, PharmTao, Santa Clara, CA, USA (Ed.) Chemie P. Brandt, BVL Berlin, Deutschland (Ed.) Systems Biology in Drug Discovery Berichte zur Lebensmittelsicherheit and Development J.M. Aguilera, Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; R. 2009 Simpson, Universidad Técnica, Valparaiso, Chile; J. Welti-Chanes, Methods and Protocols Universidad de las Américas-Puebla, México; D. Bermudez Bundesweiter Überwachungsplan 2009 Aguirre, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA; G. Bar- bosa-Canovas, Washington State University (Eds.) Due to the failing “one-drug-fits-all” model, it has Der Bundesweite Überwachungsplan (BÜp) ist become increasingly necessary to develop personal- Food Engineering Interfaces ein für ein Jahr festgelegter Plan über die zwischen ized medicine that treats whole systems and brings den Bundesländern abgestimmte Durchführung the right drug to the right patient with the right von amtlichen Kontrollen zur Überprüfung der dosages. In Systems Biology in Drug Discovery Einhaltung der lebensmittelrechtlichen, wein- and Development: Methods and Protocols, lead- The International Conference on Food Engineering rechtlichen und tabakrechtlichen Vorschriften. Er ing experts provide a practical, state-of-the-art, and is held every four years and draws global participa- ist ein risikoorientiertes Überwachungsprogramm. holistic view of the translation of systems biology tion. ICEF 10 will be held in April 2008 in Chile with Im Rahmen des BÜp können Lebensmittel, Kos- into better drug discovery and personalized medical the theme of food engineering at interfaces. This metika und Bedarfsgegenstände untersucht werden. practice. While the first part of the book describes will not be a typical proceedings with uneven contri- Ziel des BÜp ist es, bundesweite Aussagen über die cutting-edge technologies and methods in the field, butions. Papers will be solicited from each plenary Einhaltung lebensmittelrechtlicher, weinrechtlicher the second part illustrates how the technologies can speaker plus two or three invited speakers from each und tabakrechtlicher Vorschriften einschließlich be applied in science for disease understanding and topic and the goal is to publish a book that conveys Täuschungsschutz zu erhalten. Je 1000 Einwohner therapeutic discovery. As a volume in the highly suc- the interdisciplinary spirit of the meeting as well as und Jahr muss eine bestimmte Zahl Produktproben cessful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, this covers the topics in depth, creating a strong reference genommen werden. Ein Teil dieser Gesamtproben- collection provides the kind of detailed description work. The idea is to explore how food engineers have zahl wird bundesweit einheitlich im Rahmen des and implementation advice that is crucial for getting to be prepared in years ahead not only to perform Bundesweiten Überwachungsplans (BÜp) und optimal results. Authoritative and up-to-date, Sys- in their normal activities but also to engage in new anderer koordinierter Programme untersucht. tems Biology in Drug Discovery and Development: challenges and opportunities that will make the pro- Methods and Protocols covers topics from[..] fession more attractive, responsive, and able to create Features a larger impact. These challenges and opportunities Zoonosen sind Krankheiten bzw. Infektionen, die Features are within the profession and at interfaces with other auf natürlichem Weg direkt oder indirekt zwischen Due to the failing “one-drug-fits-all” model, it has areas. A major role of engineers is to incorporate Menschen und Tieren übertragen werden können. become increasingly necessary to develop personal- new knowledge into the profession and respond to Mit Zoonoseerregern kontaminierte Lebensmit- ized medicine that treats whole systems and brings practical needs.[..] tel stellen eine wichtige Infektionsquelle für den the right drug to the right patient with the right Menschen dar. Beim Zoonosen-Monitoring wer- dosages. In Systems Biology in Drug Discovery Features den repräsentative Daten über das Auftreten von and Development: Methods and Protocols, lead- Food Engineering Interfaces is based on invited pre- Zoonoseerregern in Lebensmitteln, Futtermitteln ing experts provide a practical, state-of-the-art, and sentations from the 10th International Congress und lebenden Tieren erfasst, [..] holistic view of the translation of systems biology on Engineering and Food (ICEF 10) held in Viña into better [..] del Mar, Chile in April 2008. Published as part Contents of Springer’s Food Engineering Series, the book 1. Rechtliche Grundlage.- 2. Organisation und Contents includes 28 chapters contributed by world leaders Verlauf.- 3. Programm 2009.- 4. Untersuchung Proteomics and Systems Biology: Application in in food engineering and related disciplines. Top- von Lebensmitteln auf Stoffe und die Anwendung Drug Discovery and Development.- Systems Biol- ics include the food engineering world through the von Verfahren.- 5. Untersuchung von Lebensmit- ogy Approaches and Tools for Analysis of Interac- years, advanced [..] teln auf Mikroorganismen.- 6. Untersuchung von tomes and Multi-Target Drugs.- Systems Biology Bedarfsgegenständen und kosmetischen Mitteln.- “On-the-Fly”: SILAC-Based Quantitative Proteomics Contents 7. Betriebskontrollen.- 8. Zitierte Gesetzgebung.- 9. and RNAi Approach in D. Melanogaster.- Systems I. Selected Topics in Food Engineering.- 1. The Erläuterungen zu ausgewählten Fachbegriffen.- 10. 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Progettare, produrre ed erogare corsi di formazione online per l’area sanitaria School Dropout and Completion Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly International Comparative Studies in Theory and Policy transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and Il volume tratta l'uso delle tecnologie telematiche transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge a fini formativi in area sanitaria. E' un libro utile production is becoming closer and more directly sia per il neofita che per coloro che intendono pro- School dropout remains a persistent and critical linked to economic competitiveness. This evolu- gettare, produrre ed erogare corsi di formazione issue in many school systems, so much so that it is tion is also putting new and urgent demands on aca- online. Si compone di quattro sezioni: la I fornisce sometimes referred to as a crisis. Populations across demic institutions to adjust to the changing needs of un quadro teorico dell'argomento descrivendo le the globe have come to depend on success at school society and economy. In particular, there is growing soluzioni disponibili per la produzione di corsi for establishing careers and gaining access to post- pressure on the institutions of higher education and e-learning e i possibili ruoli del e-tutor, oltre alle school qualifications. Yet large numbers of young research in developed economies to find and affirm potenzialità e criticità derivanti dall'uso dell'e-learn- people are excluded from the advantages that suc- their new role in the national innovation system. ing in ambito universitario e post-laurea (ECM), cessful completion of school brings and as a result Their counterparts in developing economies need to nell'apprendimento formale e informale. La II are subjected to consequences such as higher like- define their role in supporting emerging structures sezione tratta gli aspetti tecnologici, mentre in quella lihood of unemployment, lower earnings, greater of the innovation system. This book examines the successiva vengono descritti numerosi temi corre- dependence on welfare and poorer physical health role of universities and national research institutes in lati all'e-learning: dagli aspetti legali, alla sicurezza and well-being. Over recent decades, most western social and economic development processes. Featur- sino all'accessibilità. Il volume termina con una parte nations have stepped up their efforts to reduce drop ing contributions that showcase initiatives and inno- operativa di notevole ausilio per coloro che inten- out and raise school completion rates while main- vations from around the world, including China, dono progettare ed erogare corsi online per l'area taining high standards. How school systems have Eastern Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia,[..] sanitaria. approached this, and how successful they are, varies. This book compares the various approaches by eval- Features Features uating their impact on rates of dropout and com- Globalization, the information age, and the rise of Il volume tratta l'uso delle tecnologie a fini formativi pletion. Case studies of national systems are used to the knowledge-based economy are significantly telematiche in ambitosanitario, dalla formazione pre- highlight the different approaches including[..] transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and laurea e post-laurea, all'aggiornamento profession- transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge ale continuo (EducazioneContinua in Medicina). Features production is becoming closer and more directly Tipologie didattiche, tutor online, apprendimento School dropout remains a persistent and critical linked to economic competitiveness. This evolution formale e informale, comunità di apprendimento e issue in many school systems, so much so that it is is also putting new and urgent demands on academic di pratica sono alcune tra le tematiche affrontate evi- sometimes referred to as a crisis. Populations across institutions to adjust to the changing needs of society denziandone peculiarità, potenzialità [..] the globe have come to depend on success at school and [..] for establishing careers and gaining access to post- Fields of interest school qualifications. Yet large numbers of young Contents Medizinische Bildung; Bildungstechnologie; Com- people are excluded from the advantages that suc- Background and Introduction.- In Search of Excel- puter und Ausbildung; Computeranwendungen in cessful completion of school brings and as a result lence? An International Perspective on Governance der Medizin are [..] of University Research.- Evolving Role of Univer- Target groups sities in Economic Development: The Case of Uni- Contents Professional/practitioner versity-Industry Linkages.- Brazil: Universities and Contents.- List of tables.- List of figures.- List of con- their Contribution to Innovation and Development.- tributors.- Acknowledgements.- School dropout and Type of publication Uruguguay: Higher Education, National System of completion: an international perspective.- Stephen Reference work Innovation and Economic Development in a Small Lamb and Eifred Markussen.- PART 1: STRUC- Peripheral Country.- Cuba: University, Innova- TURES AND PATHWAYS.- Pathways to school tion and Society–Higher Education in the National Lieferbar completion: an international comparison an interna- System of Innovation.- Vietnam: Current Debates tional comparison.- Stephen Lamb.- PART 2: CASE on the Transformation of Academic Institutions.- STUDIES.- Introduction to the European education 2011. 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ISBN 978-90-481-9762-0 Y. Li, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; G. Kaiser, F.D. Rivera, San Jose State University, CA, USA University of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.) Toward a Visually-Oriented School Expertise in Mathematics Mathematics Curriculum Instruction Research, Theory, Practice, and Issues An International Perspective

What does it mean to have a visual representation Accumulated research findings in past decades have of a mathematical object, concept, or process? What led to the common knowledge that teachers’ pro- visualization strategies support growth in mathemat- fessional knowledge is essential to effective classical thinking, reasoning, generalization, and knowl- room instruction. However, there is still very limited edge? Is mathematical seeing culture-free? How understanding about the nature of teachers’ exper- can information drawn from studies in blind sub- tise in mathematics instruction. Expertise in Math- jects help us understand the significance of a multi- ematics Instruction addresses this need clearly and modal approach to learning mathematics? Toward a concisely. In particular, it examines all aspects of Visually-Oriented School Mathematics Curriculum emphases employed to characterize the nature of explores a unified theory of visualization in school expertise in mathematics instruction from both mathematical learning via the notion of progres- researchers’ and practitioners’ perspectives. More- sive modeling. Based on the author’s longitudinal over, with research contributions from both the East research investigations in elementary and middle and the West, this book also examines ideas perti- school classrooms, the book provides a compelling nent to fostering and demonstrating expertise in empirical account of ways in which instruction can mathematics instruction within different system effectively orchestrate the transition from person- contexts. This book will raise questions and issues ally-constructed visuals, both externally-drawn and for mathematics education researchers to guide a internally-derived, into more structured visual rep- critical examination of what can be learned from resentations within the context of a socioculturally other education systems. Expertise in Mathematics grounded mathematical activity. Both for teachers Instruction builds on its theoretical and methodolog- and[..] ical[..] Features Features What does it mean to have a visual representation Expertise in Mathematics Instruction An Interna- of a mathematical object, concept, or process? What tional Perspective Yeping Li, Gabriele Kaiser, editors visualization strategies support growth in mathemat- While the concept of the expert educator is far from ical thinking, reasoning, generalization, and knowl- being new, and the process of acquiring expertise as edge? Is mathematical seeing culture-free? How can an instructor has long been of interest to researchers, information drawn from studies in blind subjects the specifics of expertise in the teaching of mathe- help us understand the significance of a multimodal matics remain difficult to describe it theoretically approach to learning mathematics? Toward a [..] and to evaluate it empirically. To improve [..] Contents Contents Chapter 1. Visualization and Progressive Schema- Section One: Introduction and Perspective.- Section tization.- Chapter 2. Visual Roots of Mathemati- Two: Expertise in Mathematics Instruction Exam- cal Cognitive Activity.- Chapter 3. Visual Roots of ined in the West.- Section Three: Expertise in Math- Mathematical Symbols.- Chapter 4. Visuoalphanu- ematics Instruction Examined in the East.- Section meric Representations in Pattern Generalization Four: Conclusion. Activity.- Chapter 5. Visual Thinking and Diagram- matic Reasoning (DR).- Chapter 6. Cultural and Fields of interest Blind-Specific Issues and Implications to Visual Mathematische Bildung; Lehreraus- und -fortbil- Thinking in Mathematics.- Chapter 7. Instructional dung Implications: Toward Visual Thinking in Mathemat- ics. Target groups Research Fields of interest Mathematische Bildung; Rechenmethoden und Type of publication Anwendungen in der Mathematik Contributed volume Target groups Lieferbar Research

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T. Rowland, University of Cambridge, UK; K. Ruthven, University J.C. Smart, University of Memphis, TN, USA (Ed.) P. Smeyers, Universiteit Gent, Belgium; M. Depaepe, Katholieke of Cambridge, UK (Eds.) Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (Eds.) Higher Education: Handbook of Mathematical Knowledge in Theory and Research Educational Research - the Ethics Teaching and Aesthetics of Statistics Volume 25

The quality of primary and secondary school math- Statistics are everywhere. Their power and their ematics teaching is generally agreed to depend Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series undoubted efficacy in many areas have given rise crucially on the subject-related knowledge of the provides a compendium of thorough and integra- to faith in measurement and metrics. More of them teacher. However, there is increasing recognition tive literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of will tell us all that we need to know. Their use car- that effective teaching calls for distinctive forms interest to the higher education scholarly and pol- ries with it a number of presuppositions: that reality of subject-related knowledge and thinking. Thus, icy communities. Each chapter provides a compre- can be satisfactorily represented and that it can be established ways of conceptualizing, developing and hensive review of research findings on a selected controlled or the risks managed. The papers in this assessing mathematical knowledge for teaching may topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its book interpret the ethics and aesthetics of statistics be less than adequate. These are important issues conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth in terms of representation, visualisation and acces- for policy and practice because of longstanding diffi- an agenda for future research intended to advance sibility, focus on the appeal of ‘simplicity’, of tech- culties in recruiting teachers who are confident and knowledge on the chosen topic. The Handbook nical languages, numbers, diagrams and pictures, conventionally well-qualified in mathematics, and focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the and pay attention to their connection with action because of rising concern that teaching of the sub- salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries plans. The book explores what has made educa- ject has not adapted sufficiently. The issues to be undertaken in the international higher education tional researchers dependent on statistics, and deals examined in Mathematical Knowledge in Teaching community. The series is fortunate to have attracted with their use in areas such as the prevalence of mal- are of considerable significance in addressing global annual contributions from distinguished scholars treatment of children, European citizenship, well- aspirations to raise standards of teaching and learn- throughout the world. being and happiness, illegal migrants, and university ing in mathematics by developing more effective expansion. There is discussion of how the quest for Features approaches to characterizing, assessing and develop- more and better statistics finds its voice in policy ini- Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series ing mathematical knowledge for teaching. tiatives that become slogans,[..] provides a compendium of thorough and integra- Features tive literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of Features Cumulative research within a number of traditions interest to the higher education scholarly and policy Statistics are everywhere. Their power and their has shown that effective teaching calls for distinc- communities. Each chapter provides a comprehen- undoubted efficacy in many areas have given rise tive, identifiable forms of subject-related knowledge sive review of research findings on a selected topic, to faith in measurement and metrics. More of them and thinking, yet the significance and complexity critiques the research literature in terms of its con- will tell us all that we need to know. Their use carries of such knowledge is not well represented in profes- ceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an with it a number of presuppositions: that reality can sional debate and policymaking. This is a particularly [..] be satisfactorily represented and that it can be con- pressing issue within mathematics education, given trolled or the risks managed. The papers in this book Contents world-wide aspirations to improve quality of [..] interpret the ethics and aesthetics of [..] Contributors.- The Role of Information in the Pol- Contents icy Process; E.C. Ness.- From Theory to Action: Contents Conceptualising teachers’ mathematical knowledge Exploring the Institutional Conditions for Student 1. Introduction.- 2. The lure of statistics for educa- in teaching.- Teacher knowledge for developing stu- Retention; V. Tinto.- Reform Efforts in STEM Doc- tional researchers.- 3. Dazzling statistics? On the dents’ mathematical thinking.- Changed views on toral Education; A.E. Austin.- Toward a More Com- university expansion in Flanders and the need for mathematical knowledge in the course of didacti- plete Understanding of the Role of Financial Aid research into the history of education that transcends cal theory development.- Knowing and identity.- in Promoting College Enrollment; L.W. Perna.- quantifying sociology.- 4. Child maltreatment in the Teaching mathematics as the contextual application The Pursuit of Student Success: the Directions and last fifty years: The use of statistics.- 5. Constructing of mathematical modes of enquiry.- Conceptualising Challenges Facing Community Colleges; L.S. Hage- social unity and presenting clear predictions: The mathematical knowledge in teaching.- The cultural dorn.- Studying the Impact of Parental Involvement promise of public opinion pollsters to measure and location of teachers’ mathematical knowledge.- How on College Student Development; L.J. Sax and K.L. to educate society.- 6. The science and art of the sin- educational systems and cultures mediates teacher Wartman.- Achievement Emotions in Higher Educa- gle case in educational research.- 7. To frame the knowledge.- Audit and evaluation of pedagogy.- tion; R.[..] unframable: Quantifying irregular migrants’ pres- Understanding the cultural context of mathemati- ence.- 8. European[..] Fields of interest cal[..] Hochschulwesen; Lehrplanstudien; Verwaltung, Fields of interest Fields of interest Organisation und Führung; Bildungspolitik Philosophie der Erziehung; Bildungspolitik Mathematische Bildung Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Handbook Contributed volume Contributed volume Lieferbar Lieferbar Lieferbar 2010. X, 586 p. (Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and 2010. IX, 200 p. (Educational Research, Band 5) Geb. Research) Softcover 2011. VIII, 228 p. 50 illus. (Mathematics Education Library, Band 50) Geb. 106,95 € 53,45 € ISBN 978-90-481-9872-6 106,95 € ISBN 978-94-007-0422-0 ISBN 978-90-481-9765-1 springer.com Geisteswissenschaften & Kunst 21

J. Summerfield, The City University of New York, NY, USA; C.C. E. Yackel, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN, USA; K. Smith, The City University, New York, NY, USA (Eds.) Gravemeijer, Eindhoven School of Education, The Netherlands; A. Geisteswissenschaften & Sfard, The University of Haifa, Israel (Eds.) Kunst Making Teaching and Learning Matter A Journey in Mathematics Education Research P.C. Braga Transformative Spaces in Higher Education Insights from the Work of Paul Cobb Microcristalli-macroemozioni This volume captures the spirit of collaboration and innovation that its authors bring into the classroom, Our objective is to publish a book that lays out the as well as to groundbreaking undergraduate pro- theoretical constructs and research methodologies Molte persone hanno avuto occasione di vedere grams and initiatives. Coming from diverse points within mathematics education that have been devel- le forme ed i colori dei cristalli formati dalle rocce of view and twenty different disciplines, the contrib- oped by Paul Cobb and explains the process of their cristalline, ma forse pochi sanno che le sostanze utors illuminate the often perplexing debates about development. We propose to do so by including chimiche possono formare dei microcristalli, visibili what matters most in higher education today. Each papers in which Cobb introduced new theoretical al microscopio, con forme e colori altrettanto belli. chapter tells a unique story about creating vital ped- perspectives and methodologies into the literature, Immersi nel nostro mondo macroscopico non ci ren- agogical arenas that have the potential to transform each preceded by a substantive accompanying intro- diamo conto che attorno a noi vi sono altri fantastici teaching and learning for both faculty and students. ductory paper that explains the motivation/ratio- mondi microscopici che attendono di essere svelati. These exploratory spaces include courses under con- nale for developing the new perspectives and/or In questo libro sono riportate con intento educativo struction, cross-college and interdisciplinary collab- methodologies and the processes through which una serie di informazioni di base su come preparare orations, general education reform initiatives, and they were developed, and Cobb’s own retrospec- i microcristalli e su come poterli osservare e fotogra- fresh perspectives on student support services, fac- tive comments. In this way the book provides the fare al microscopio, ma l’aspetto più affascinante è ulty development, freshman learning communities, reader with heretofore unpublished material that lays la vasta serie di immagini di microcristalli che viene writing across the curriculum, on-line degree initia- out in considerable detail the issues and problems proposta. Questo libro vuole condividere con il let- tives, and teaching and learning centers. All these that Cobb has confronted in his work, that, from his tore le emozioni visive che vengono da un incredi- spaces lend shape to an over-arching, system-wide viewpoint, required theoretical and methodological bile fusione di forme con un arcobaleno di variazioni project bringing together the often disconnected shifts/advances and provides insight into how he has cromatiche e di impareggiabile bellezza, che non silos of undergraduate education at[..] achieved the shifts/advances. The result will be a vol- sono solo un piacere per gli occhi, ma testimoniano ume that, in addition to explaining Cobb’s contribu- anche come la fantasia della natura non abbia mai Features tions to the[..] fine. This volume captures the spirit of collaboration and innovation that its authors bring into the classroom, Features Features as well as to groundbreaking undergraduate pro- This book presents ideas developed by Paul Cobb Molte persone hanno avuto occasione di vedere grams and initiatives. Coming from diverse points and his colleagues that have significantly influ- le forme ed i colori dei cristalli formati dalle rocce of view and twenty different disciplines, the contrib- enced the field of mathematics education over the cristalline, ma forse pochi sanno che le sostanze utors illuminate the often perplexing debates about past three decades. In this volume, they are brought chimiche possono formare dei microcristalli, visibili what matters most in higher education today. Each together for readers to present a clear view of how al microscopio, con forme e colori altrettanto belli. chapter tells a unique story about creating vital [..] the field has changed during that time. During his Immersi nel nostro mondo macroscopico non ci ren- career Cobb moved from looking at a single child's diamo conto che attorno a noi vi sono altri [..] Contents mathematical reasoning, to a class learning a partic- Prologue. Beginning an Exchange: Administration, ular [..] Contents Faculty, and the Shared Conversation.- Rooms in I cristalli:cosa sono.I microcristalli: Common: Where Teaching and Learning Matter.- Contents come si formano.Come osservare i Judith Summerfield.- The Campus Center: Nego- Radical Constructivism.- Social Constructivism.- microcristalli.Il microscopio.La luce tiating the Teaching Spaces of Higher Education.- Symbolizing and Instructional Design.- Mathemati- polarizzata.Il campo oscuro.L'illuminazione Cheryl C. Smith.- The Book Structure: An Overview cal Practices.- Equity and Identity.- Institutional Set- di Rheinberg.Come fotografare i of the Conversations.- Cheryl C. Smith and Judith ting of Mathematics Teaching and Learning. microcristalli.Bibliografia.Microcristalli:raccolta Summerfield.- Part I. Changing Institutional Spaces: iconografica.Indice The Challenges of an Integrated University.- Chap- Fields of interest ter 1: Bridging the Colleges: Perspectives on the Inte- Mathematische Bildung Fields of interest grated University.- Robert Whittaker.- Chapter 2: Fotografie; Anorganische Chemie Target groups The Fortunate Gardener: Cultivating a Writing[..] Research Target groups Fields of interest Popular/general Type of publication Hochschulwesen; Lernen; Lehrplanstudien; Verwal- Contributed volume tung, Organisation und Führung Type of publication Monograph Target groups Lieferbar Research Lieferbar 2011. XXIV, 246 p. 20 illus. (Mathematics Education Library, Band Type of publication 48) Geb. Contributed volume 2011. Ca. 220 pagg. 200 figg. a colori. Softcover 106,95 € 41,10 € ISBN 978-90-481-9728-6 Lieferbar ISBN 978-88-470-1826-6

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German Annual of Spatial Research Ce seul titre fera débat. Plongeons dans la recherche and Policy 2010 vive en histoire des mathématiques avec quatre questions d’érudition et de sciences sociales. Comment Urban Regional Resilience: How Do Cities and Regions Deal les mathématiciens grecs travaillaient-ils ? Comment with Change? les textes circulaient-ils dans l’Italie du XVIe siècle ? Quels furent les enjeux du recours à Galois quelques décennies après sa mort ? Sur quels réseaux de textes Resilience is increasingly becoming a catchword in le concept de matrice s’est-il généralisé au fil du XXe current discussions about urban and regional devel- siècle ? opment. While there has been a strong research Features focus on sustainability, there is a lack of understand- Ce seul titre fera débat. Plongeons dans la recherche ing of the processes and factors that make cities and vive en histoire des mathématiques avec quatre ques- regions more vulnerable and others more resilient, tions d’érudition et de sciences sociales. Comment for example, when dealing with climate change, les mathématiciens grecs travaillaient-ils ? Comment demographic decline and ageing, as well as economic les textes circulaient-ils dans l’Italie du XVIe siècle ? crises. The German Annual of Spatial Research and Quels furent les enjeux du recours à Galois quelques Policy 2010 sheds some light on this by discussing décennies après sa mort ? Sur quels réseaux de textes examples of how actors deal with change. On the one le concept de matrice s’est-il [..] hand, concepts are described and analysed which are oriented towards increasing urban regional Fields of interest resilience, for example regarding energy consump- Geisteswissenschaften; Geschichte der Mathematik; tion, climate change, and urban decline. Moreover, Wissenschaftstheorie; Wissenschaftsgeschichte; institutional aspects are discussed. On the other Interdisziplinäre Studien hand, barriers for using the concept of resilience in planning are described and suggestions are made Target groups about how to deal with these barriers in strategic Research planning.

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Megacities Climate Change and Sustainable J. Ashbourn, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Urban Form, Governance, and Sustainability Urban Development in Africa and Asia Geological Landscapes of Britain

For the first time in human history, more than half the world’s population is urban. A fundamental This book is about African and Asian cities. Illus- This book discusses the geological history of Britain aspect of this transformation has been the emergence trated through selected case cities, the book brings from the early geological formation of the British of giant cities, or megacities, that present major together a rich collection of papers by leading schol- Isles, through to the variety of currently visible rock new challenges. This book examines how issues of ars and practitioners in Africa and Asia to offer formations and ensuing natural landscapes. It is megacity development, urban form, sustainability, empirical analysis and up-to-date discussions and presented as an accessible narrative which may be and unsustainability are conceived, how governance assessments of the urban challenges and solutions utilised in a variety of educational contexts, or sim- processes are influenced by these ideas, and how for their cities. A number of key topics concerning ply enjoyed as an holistic overview of the subject. these processes have in turn influenced outcomes on housing, sustainable urban development and climate It additionally provides an important visual record the ground, in some cases in transformative ways. change in Africa and Asia are explored along with of British geology in the 21st century via a portfolio Through 15 in-depth case studies by prominent how policy interventions and partnerships deliver of high quality, scientifically accurate photographs, researchers from around the world, this book exam- specific forms of urban development. It is intended which are themselves part of a larger collection, ines the major challenges facing megacities today. for all who are interested in the state of the cities and being developed to become the definitive image The studies are organized around a shared set of urban development in Africa and Asia. Africa and library for British geoscience. In addition, the book concerns and questions about issues of sustainabil- Asia present, in many ways, useful lessons in deal- provides an insight into the relationship between ity, land development, urban governance, and urban ing with the burgeoning urban population, and the the geology of Britain and how early settlers inter- form. Some of the main questions addressed are: problems surrounding this influx of people and cli- acted with the landscape throughout Mesolithic and What are the most pressing issues of sustainability mate change in the developing word. and urban form in each megacity? How are major Neolithic times. It is a book which serves equally as issues of sustainability understood and framed by Features a scientific reference, an introduction to the subject policymakers? Is[..] This book is about African and Asian cities. Illus- of British geology and, no doubt, as an edition which trated through selected case cities, the book brings will remain a[..] Features together a rich collection of papers by leading schol- Features For the first time in human history, more than half ars and practitioners in Africa and Asia to offer This book discusses the geological history of Britain the world’s population is urban. A fundamental empirical analysis and up-to-date discussions and from the early geological formation of the British aspect of this transformation has been the emergence assessments of the urban challenges and solutions for Isles, through to the variety of currently visible rock of giant cities, or megacities, that present major new their cities. A number of key topics concerning hous- formations and ensuing natural landscapes. It is challenges. This book examines how issues of megac- ing, sustainable urban development and [..] ity development, urban form, sustainability, and presented as an accessible narrative which may be unsustainability are conceived, how governance pro- Contents utilised in a variety of educational contexts, or sim- cesses are influenced by these ideas, and how these Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- Climate Change, ply enjoyed as an holistic overview of the subject. It [..] Housing and Liveable Cities.- Climate Change and additionally provides an important visual [..] Urban Development in Africa.- Urban Develop- Contents Contents ment, Housing and Urban Poverty in Asia.- Climate Provisional Contents: Prologue (an introduction).- 1. Introduction: Megacities, Urban Form, and Sus- Chang and Its Effects on Urban Human Settlement 1. How and when the British Isles were formed.- 2. tainability 2. Tokyo’s Urban Growth, Urban Form in Africa.- Planning for Sustainable Growth in Singa- Early settlers of Mesolithic and Neolithic occupa- and Sustainability 3. In Search of Sustainable Urban pore.- Climate Change and Housing in Ghana.- Cli- tion.- 3. The South Coast: from Dover to The Lizard Form for Seoul 4. Sustainable Development, Urban mate Change and Energy Efficiency in Singapore.- (overview).- 4. Dartmoor (overview).- 5. North- Form, and Megacity Governance and Planning in Creating Sustainable Living Environment for Public ern Devon: Exmoor and the North Devon coast.- 6. Tehran 5. Re-Forming the Megacity: Calcutta and Housing in Singapore.- Climate Change and Hous- The Lake District: Overview of the Lakes.- 7. North the Rural–Urban Interface 6. Landscapes of Water ing Issues in South Africa.- Housing and Climate Wales: Snowdonia and North Wales.- 8. South and in Delhi: Negotiating Global Norms and Local Cul- Change in Uganda.- Housing and Climate Change Mid Wales: Brecon Beacons and South Wales.- 9. tures 7. Bangkok’s Urban Evolution: Challenges and in[..] Opportunities for Urban Sustainability 8. Urban The Peak District: White and Dark Peaks.- 10. The Dualism in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area 9. Strategic Fields of interest Yorkshire Dales (overview).- 11. The Yorkshire Planning for London: Integrating City Design and[..] Landschafts-, Raum-, und Stadtplanung; Moors (overview).- 12. The Scottish Lowlands[..] Klimaveränderung; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Woh- Fields of interest Fields of interest nungswesen; Städte, Länder und Regionen; Urbanis- Geschichte der Geologie; Naturschutz ; Physische Landschafts-, Raum-, und Stadtplanung mus Geographie Target groups Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Monograph Monograph

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D. Dritschel, University of St Andrews, UK (Ed.) M. Gottwald, DLR-IMF, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany; H. Bovens- N.S. Gupta, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, mann, University of Bremen, Germany (Eds.) Mohali, India (Ed.) IUTAM Symposium on Turbulence in the Atmosphere and Oceans SCIAMACHY - Exploring the Chitin Changing Earth’s Atmosphere Formation and Diagenesis Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Turbulence in the Atmosphere and Oceans, Cambridge, UK, December 8 # 12, 2008 SCIAMACHY, the SCanning Imaging Absorption There are several books on properties of chitin and spectroMeter for Atmospheric CHartographY, is associated biomolecules and their biochemical sig- a passive sensor for exploring the Earth’s atmo- This book stems from the IUTAM symposium nificance. However, the present volume deals with sphere. It is part of the payload of the European “Rotating Stratified Turbulence and Turbulence in a wide variety of biogeochemical and organic geo- Earth Observation mission ENVISAT, launched on the Atmosphere and Oceans” which took place at chemical aspects of this vital macromolecule writ- 1 March 2002. SCIAMACHY observes absorption the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sci- ten by leading authors and experts in the field. Each spectra of molecules from the UV (214 nm) to the ences in Cambridge from 8 to 12 December 2008, chapter is carefully peer reviewed and is an updated short-wave infrared wavelength range (2386 nm) and and came at the end of a four-month Programme on account of recent research in isotopic, nanostruc- derives the atmospheric composition – trace gases, “High Reynolds Number Turbulence”.This sympo- tural, biochemical, microstructural, geochemical, aerosols, clouds – from these measurements. Hav- sium, widely attended by researchers from around paleontological and experimental aspects of chitin ing meanwhile successfully monitored and explored the world, aimed to better understand the complex formation, distribution and preservation in the envi- the Earth’s atmosphere for more than 8 years, new nature of fluid flows found in Nature, particularly in ronment and earth history. and exciting insights into the Earth-atmosphere sys- the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, but also in other tem are obtained. The provided global data sets do Features planetary atmospheres and in the Sun’s interior. not only cover greenhouse gases and pollutants in There are several books on properties of chitin and Talks covered a broad range of subjects, from theo- the troposphere or the ozone chemistry in the strato- associated biomolecules and their biochemical sig- retical studies of fundamental vortex interactions, sphere but even reach up to the mesosphere and nificance. However, the present volume deals with to laboratory experiments and observations, and to lower thermosphere. They contribute significantly to a wide variety of biogeochemical and organic geo- state-of-the-art computational studies. The present atmospheric physics and chemistry as well as climate chemical aspects of this vital macromolecule writ- volume presents a cross-section of the research pre- change research.SCIAMACHY is one of the major ten by leading authors and experts in the field. Each sented at the symposium, or in some cases, of the current Earth Observation[..] chapter is carefully peer reviewed and is an updated research inspired by it. Herein, 23 peer-reviewed account of recent research in isotopic, nanostruc- papers are collected (39 talks were presented). The Features tural, [..] research is loosely[..] SCIAMACHY, the SCanning Imaging Absorption spectroMeter for Atmospheric CHartographY, is Contents Features a passive sensor for exploring the Earth’s atmo- 1. Chitin nanostructures in living organisms.-2. This book stems from the IUTAM symposium sphere. It is part of the payload of the European Chitin in the exoskeletons of Arthropoda: From “Rotating Stratified Turbulence and Turbulence in Earth Observation mission ENVISAT, launched on ancient design to novel materials science.- 3. Radio- the Atmosphere and Oceans” which took place at the 1 March 2002. SCIAMACHY observes absorption carbon Dating of Chitin.- 4. Carbon, nitrogen and Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in spectra of molecules from the UV (214 nm) to the oxygen stable isotope ratios in chitin.- 5. Hydrogen Cambridge from 8 to 12 December 2008, and came short-wave [..] Isotopes in Beetle Chitin.- 6. Identification and char- at the end of a four-month Programme on “High acterization of chitin in organisms.- 7. Fate of chiti- Reynolds Number Turbulence”.This [..] Contents nous organisms in the geosphere.- 8. Transformation Foreword.- 1. SCIAMACHY - The Need for Atmo- Contents of chitinous tissues in elevated Presssure-Temper- spheric Research from Space.- 2. ENVISAT - Part I Waves and Imbalance: On spontaneous imbal- ature conditions: additional insights from experi- SCIAMACHY's Host.- 3. The Instrument.- 4. Instru- ance and ocean turbulence: generalizations of the ments on plant tissues. ment Operations.- 5. Calibration and Monitoring.- Paparella–Young epsilon theorem, by Michael E. 6. SCIAMACHY In-Orbit Operations and Perfor- Fields of interest McIntyre; Inertia-gravity-wave generation: a geo- mance.- 7. From Radiation Fields to Atmospheric Geowissenschaften (allgemein); Biogeowis- metric-optics approach, by J. M. Aspden and J. Concentrations - Retrieval of Geophysical Param- senschaften; Geochemie; Angewandte Geowis- Vanneste; Parallels between stratification and rota- eters.- 8. Data Processing and Products.- 9. Vali- senschaften; Biochemie; Zoologie tion in hydrodynamics, and between both of them dation.- 10. 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M. Mandea, Institut de Physique du Globe, Paris, France; M. J. Ray, Department of Geology, University of Calcutta, India; G. S. Vignudelli, CNR Pisa, Italy; A.G. Kostianoy, Russian Academy of Korte, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Sen, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA; B. Ghosh, Sciences; P. Cipollini, National Oceanography Centre, Southamp- Germany (Eds.) Department of Geology, University of Calcutta, India (Eds.) ton, UK; J. Benveniste, European Space Agency, Paris, France (Eds.) Geomagnetic Observations and Topics in Igneous Petrology Models Coastal Altimetry

The second half of the past century witnessed a remarkable paradigm shift in approach to the under- The book describes experience in application of This volume provides comprehensive and author- standing of igneous rocks. Global literature records coastal altimetry to different parts of the World itative coverage of all the main areas linked to geo- a change from a classical petrographic approach Ocean. It presents the principal problems related to magnetic field observation, from instrumentation to to emphasis on mineral chemistry, trace element the altimetry derived products in coastal regions of methodology, on ground or near-Earth. Efforts are characteristics, tectonic setting, phase relations, and the ocean and ways of their improvement. This pub- also focused on a 21st century e-Science approach to theoretical simulation of magma generation and lication is based on numerous satellite and obser- open access to all geomagnetic data, but also to the evolution processes. This book contains contribu- vational data collected and analyzed by the authors data preservation, data discovery, data rescue, and tions by international experts in different fields of of the various chapters in the framework of a set of capacity building. Finally, modeling magnetic fields igneous petrology and presents an overview of recent international projects, performed in UK, France, with different internal origins, with their variation in developments.This book is dedicated to the late Dr Italy, Denmark, Russia, USA, Mexico and India. The space and time, is an attempt to draw together into Mihir K. Bose, former professor of the Department book will contribute both to the ongoing Interna- one place the traditional work in producing models of Geology, Presidency College, Calcutta, India, who tional Altimeter Service effort and to the building of as IGRF or describing the magnetic anomalies. actively participated in the development of this new a sustained coastal observing system in the perspec- Features global view of igneous petrology. tive of GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment This volume provides comprehensive and author- and Security) and GEOSS (Global Earth Observation Features itative coverage of all the main areas linked to geo- System of Systems) initiatives. This book is aimed The second half of the past century witnessed a magnetic field observation, from instrumentation to at specialists concerned with research in the vari- remarkable paradigm shift in approach to the under- methodology, on ground or near-Earth. Efforts are ous fields of satellite altimetry, remote sensing, and standing of igneous rocks. Global literature records also focused on a 21st century e-Science approach to coastal physical oceanography. The book will be also a change from a classical petrographic approach open access to all geomagnetic data, but also to the interesting for lecturers, students and[..] to emphasis on mineral chemistry, trace element data preservation, data discovery, data rescue, and characteristics, tectonic setting, phase relations, and Features capacity building. Finally, modeling magnetic [..] theoretical simulation of magma generation and evo- Preface.- Chapter 1: Altimetry Missions: past, Contents lution processes. This book contains contributions present and future.- Chapter 2: From Research to Part 1. Observation.- The global observatory [..] Operations: The USDA Global Reservoir and Lake network, new observatories.- Magnetic satellite Monitor.- Chapter 3: User requirements in the Contents missions.- Repeat station activities.- Instrument coastal ocean for satellite altimetry.- Chapter 4: Re- Foreword.- Acknowledgments.- List of contribu- development.- Part 2. Data Improvements in data tracking altimeter waveforms near the coasts: A tors.- 1. A review of the radiometric data placing quality.- Overview data availability.- Magnetic review of retracking methods and some applications the Hawaiian-Emperor Bend at 50Ma; placing con- indices.- Part 3. Modelling.- Modelling techniques: to coastal waveforms.- Chapter 5: Range and geo- straints on hypotheses concerning the origin of the from global to regional.- Review IGRF models.- New physical corrections in [..] Hawaiian-Emperor Volcanic chain.- 2. Giant pla- core field models.- Interpretation of core field mod- gioclase basalt from northern part of Jhabua Dis- Contents els.- Lithospheric field models, WDMAM.- Interpre- trict, Madhya Pradesh, Central India.- 3. Occurrence Preface.- Chapter 1: Altimetry Missions: past, tation of lithospheric field.- Index. and origin of scapolite in the Neoproterozoic Lufil- present and future.- Chapter 2: From Research Fields of interest ian-Zambezi belt, Zambia: Evidence/role of brine- to Operations: The USDA Global Reservoir and Geophysik / Geodäsie; Math. Anwendungen in den rich fluid infiltration during regional metamor- Lake Monitor.- Chapter 3: User requirements in Geowissenschaften phism.- 4. New seismic evidence for the origin of the coastal ocean for satellite altimetry.- Chapter 4: arc and back-arc magmas.- 5. 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Edited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Association 12th International Conference, ACIVS 2010, Sydney, Australia, December 13-16, 2010, Proceedings, Part I Distributed Computing and of Logic, Language and Information, this book con- Networking stitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Indian Conference on Logic and Its Applications, ICLA 12th International Conference, ICDCN 2011, Bangalore, India, 2011, held in Delhi, India, in January 2011. The 14 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the January 2-5, 2011, Proceedings revised full papers presented together with 3 invited 12th International Conference on Advanced Con- talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 cepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2010, submissions. The papers present current research held in Changchun, China, in August 2010. The 78 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of in all aspects of formal logic ranging from pure and revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed the 12th International Conference on Distributed applied logic to history of logic. and selected from 144 submissions. The papers are Computing and Networking, ICDCN 2011, held in organized in topical sections on image processing Bangalore, India, during January 2-5, 2011. The 31 Features and analysis; segmentation and edge detection; 3D revised full papers and 3 revised short papers pre- Edited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Association and depth; algorithms and optimizations; video pro- sented together with 3 invited lectures were care- of Logic, Language and Information, this book con- cessing; surveillance and camera networks; machine fully reviewed and selected from 140 submissions. stitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Indian vision; remote sensing; and recognition, classifica- The papers address all current issues in the field Conference on Logic and Its Applications, ICLA tion and tracking. of distributed computing and networking. Being a 2011, held in Delhi, India, in January 2011. The 14 leading forum for researchers and practitioners to revised full papers presented together with 3 invited Features exchange ideas and share best practices, ICDCN also talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the serves as a forum for PhD students to share their submissions. The papers [..] 12th International Conference on Advanced Con- research ideas and get quality feedback from the cepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2010, Fields of interest well-renowned experts in the field. held in Changchun, China, in August 2010. The 78 Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Roboter); Logik und revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed Features Semantik von Programmen; Analyse von Algorith- and selected from 144 submissions. The papers are This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of men und Komplexität; Mathematische Logik und organized in [..] the 12th International Conference on Distributed Formale Sprachen; Spezielle Methoden des Rech- Computing and Networking, ICDCN 2011, held in nereinsatzes; Mathematik der Informationsverar- Fields of interest Bangalore, India, during January 2-5, 2011. The 31 beitung Bildverarbeitung und Computer Vision; Künstliche revised full papers and 3 revised short papers pre- Intelligenz (einschl. Roboter); Mustererkennung; Target groups sented together with 3 invited lectures were carefully Computergrafik; Rechnernetze; Analyse von Algo- Research reviewed and selected from 140 submissions. The rithmen und Komplexität papers address all current issues in the field of dis- Type of publication Target groups tributed [..] Proceedings Research Fields of interest Type of publication Rechnernetze; Programmiertechniken; Software Lieferbar Proceedings Engineering; System- und Datensicherheit; Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Anwendung von 2011. X, 219 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Band Informationssystemen (einschl. Internet) 6521) Softcover Lieferbar

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J. Blanc-Talon, MRIS, Arcueil, France; D. Bone, Canon Information Y. Cai, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; Th. Magedanz, R. Chen, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, China Systems Research Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia; W. Philips, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Berlin, Germany; M. Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong (Ed.) Ghent University, Belgium; D. Popescu, CSIRO ICT Centre, Sydney, Unversity, China; J. Xia, State University, San Jose, CA, USA; C. NSW, Australia; P. Scheunders, University of Antwerp, Belgium Giannelli, University of Bologna, Italy (Eds.) (Eds.) Intelligent Computing and Mobile Wireless Middleware, Information Science Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Operating Systems, and International Conference, ICICIS 2011, Chongqing, China, Jan- Vision Systems Applications uary 8-9, 2011. Proceedings, Part I 12th International Conference, ACIVS 2010, Sydney, Australia, December 13-16, 2010, Proceedings, Part II Third International Conference, Mobilware 2010, Chicago, IL, USA, June 30 - July 2, 2010, Revised Selected Papers This two-volume set (CCIS 134 and CCIS 135) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Infor- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- mation Science, ICICIS2011, held in Chongqing, 12th International Conference on Advanced Con- ceedings of the Third International Conference on China, in January 2011. The 226 revised full papers cepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2010, MOBILE Wireless MiddleWARE, Mobilware 2010, presented in both volumes, CCIS 134 and CCIS 135, held in Changchun, China, in August 2010. The 78 held in Chicago, USA, in June/July 2010. 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The 226 revised full papers 12th International Conference on Advanced Con- ceedings of the Third International Conference on presented in both volumes, CCIS 134 and CCIS 135, cepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2010, MOBILE Wireless MiddleWARE, Mobilware 2010, were carefully reviewed and selected from over 600 held in Changchun, China, in August 2010. The 78 held in Chicago, USA, in June/July 2010. The 23 initial submissions. The papers provide the reader revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed with a [..] and selected from 144 submissions. The papers are and selected from 35 contributions. The papers are organized in topical sections on image processing organized in topical sections on location and track- Fields of interest and analysis; segmentation and edge detection; 3D ing supports and services, human-computer inter- Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. 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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This two-volume set (CCIS 134 and CCIS 135) con- 21st International Symposium on Algorithms and 21st International Symposium on Algorithms and stitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Computation, ISAAC 2010, held in Jeju, South Korea Computation, ISAAC 2010, held in Jeju, South Korea Conference on Intelligent Computing and Infor- in December 2010. The 77 revised full papers pre- in December 2010. The 77 revised full papers pre- mation Science, ICICIS2011, held in Chongqing, sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 182 sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 182 China, in January 2011. The 226 revised full papers submissions for inclusion in the book. This volume submissions for inclusion in the book. This volume presented in both volumes, CCIS 134 and CCIS 135, contains topics such as approximation algorithm; contains topics such as approximation algorithm; were carefully reviewed and selected from over 600 complexity; data structure and algorithm; combina- complexity; data structure and algorithm; combina- initial submissions. The papers provide the reader torial optimization; graph algorithm; computational torial optimization; graph algorithm; computational with a broad overview of the latest advances in the geometry; graph coloring; fixed parameter tractabil- geometry; graph coloring; fixed parameter tractabil- field of intelligent computing and information sci- ity; optimization; online algorithm; and scheduling. ity; optimization; online algorithm; and scheduling. ence. Features Features Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This two-volume set (CCIS 134 and CCIS 135) con- 21st International Symposium on Algorithms and 21st International Symposium on Algorithms and stitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Computation, ISAAC 2010, held in Jeju, South Korea Computation, ISAAC 2010, held in Jeju, South Korea Conference on Intelligent Computing and Infor- in December 2010. The 77 revised full papers pre- in December 2010. The 77 revised full papers pre- mation Science, ICICIS2011, held in Chongqing, sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 182 sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 182 China, in January 2011. The 226 revised full papers submissions for inclusion in the book. This volume submissions for inclusion in the book. This volume presented in both volumes, CCIS 134 and CCIS 135, contains topics such as approximation algorithm; contains topics such as approximation algorithm; were carefully reviewed and selected from over 600 complexity; data structure and algorithm; combina- complexity; data structure and algorithm; combina- initial submissions. The papers provide the reader torial [..] torial [..] with a [..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Diskrete Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Diskrete Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Roboter); Anwen- Mathematik in der Informatik; Rechnernetze; Com- Mathematik in der Informatik; Rechnernetze; Com- dung von Informationssystemen (einschl. Internet); putergrafik; Datenstrukturen; Numerische Datenver- putergrafik; Datenstrukturen; Numerische Datenver- Rechnernetze; Informationsspeicherung und -bereit- arbeitung arbeitung stellung; Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Datenbankmanagement Target groups Target groups Research Research Target groups Research Type of publication Type of publication Proceedings Proceedings Type of publication Proceedings Lieferbar Lieferbar Lieferbar 2010. XVIII, 465 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General 2010. XVIII, 474 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General Issues, Band 6506) Softcover Issues, Band 6507) Softcover 2011. XXIV, 722 p. (Communications in Computer and Informa- tion Science, Band 135) Softcover 66,34 € 66,34 € ISBN 978-3-642-17516-9 ISBN 978-3-642-17513-8 103,79 € ISBN 978-3-642-18133-7 springer.com Informatik 29

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The articles by well-known international experts intend to facilitate more elaborate expositions of the research presented at the seminar, and to col- Advances in Systems Safety contains the papers This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings lect and document the results of the various discus- presented at the nineteenth annual Safety-Critical of the Third European Conference, ServiceWave sions, including ideas and open problems that were Systems Symposium, held at Southampton, UK, 2010, held in Ghent, Belgium, in December 2010. identified. Correspondingly the book will consist in February 2011.The Symposium is for engineers, The 15 revised full papers presented were carefully of two parts. Part I will consist of extended articles managers and academics in the field of system safety, reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. They describing research presented at the seminar. This across all industry sectors, so the papers making up cover a broad range of subjects related to service-ori- will include papers on tracking, motion capture, dis- this volume offer a wide-ranging coverage of cur- ented architectures and the underlying cloud infras- plays, cloth simulation, and applications. Part II will rent safety topics, and a blend of academic research tructure and are organized in topical sections on consist of articles that capture the results of breakout and industrial experience. They include both recent cloud computing, service adaptation and identifica- discussions, describe visions, or advocate particular developments in the field and discussion of open tion, infrastructures, applications and mashups, and positions. This will include discussions about system issues that will shape future progress.The 17 papers engineering of service-oriented applications. In addi- latency, 3D interaction, haptic interfaces, social gam- in this volume are presented under the headings of tion to the scientific track, 24 extended abstracts of ing, perceptual issues, and the fictional "Holodeck". the Symposium’s sessions: Safety Cases; Projects, demonstrations covering a wide spectrum of tech- Services and Systems of Systems; Systems Safety in nology and application domains were accepted out Features Healthcare; Testing Safety-Critical Systems; Techno- of 31 submissions. This book comprises articles by some of the well- logical Matters and Safety Standards.The book will known international experts presented at the 2008 be of interest to both academics and practitioners Features Dagstuhl seminar on Virtual Reality (VR). The arti- working in the safety-critical systems arena. This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of cles include position statements, subjects discussed the Third European Conference, ServiceWave 2010, during the seminar, and relevant research covering Features held in Ghent, Belgium, in December 2010. The 15 the following topics: constrained 3D user interfaces, Advances in Systems Safety contains the papers revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed social gaming and learning [..] presented at the nineteenth annual Safety-Critical and selected from 49 submissions. They cover a Systems Symposium, held at Southampton, UK, broad range of subjects related to service-oriented Fields of interest in February 2011.The Symposium is for engineers, architectures and the underlying cloud infrastructure Multimedia-Informationssysteme managers and academics in the field of system safety, and are organized in topical sections on cloud [..] across all industry sectors, so the papers making up Target groups this volume offer a wide-ranging coverage of current Fields of interest Research safety topics, and a blend of academic [..] Rechnernetze; Software Engineering; Anwendung von Informationssystemen (einschl. Internet); Type of publication Contents Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Infor- Contributed volume Safety Cases - A New Approach to Creating Clear mationsspeicherung und -bereitstellung; Program- Safety Arguments.-Safety Cases – What Can We miertechniken Lieferbar Learn from Science?.-Accounting for Evidence: Managing Evidence for Goal Based Software Safety Target groups Standards.-Projects, Services and Systems of Sys- Research 2011. XIII, 251 p. 78 illus. Softcover tems.-Distinguishing Fact from Fiction in a Sys- tem of Systems Safety Case.-A Project Manager’s Type of publication 128,35 € Proceedings ISBN 978-3-211-99177-0 View of Safety-Critical Systems.-System Safety in an IT Service Organization.-Systems Safety in Health- care.-Integrating a Risk-based Approach and ISO Lieferbar 62304 into a Quality System for Medical Devices.- Maintaining the Safety of Operational Health ICT[..] 2011. XIV, 240 p. (Programming and Software Engineering, Band 6481) Softcover Fields of interest System- und Datensicherheit; Leistungsmessung und 49,22 € -bewertung von Systemen; Software Engineering ISBN 978-3-642-17693-7

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G. Dowek, École Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France; J.-J. Lévy, Parc P. Fischer, Hochschule für Wirtschaft HSW Luzern, Schweiz; P. A. Gavras, Eurescom, Heidelberg, Germany; H.T. Nguyen, Hanoi Orsay Université, Orsay Cedex, France Hofer, Hochschule Luzern, Schweiz University of Technology, Vietnam; J.S. Chase, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; Th. Magedanz, TU Berlin, Germany (Eds.) Introduction to the Theory of Lexikon der Informatik Programming Languages Testbeds and Research Infrastructures, Development of Begriffskompetenz in der Informatik: Das Lexikon Networks and Communities der Informatik vermittelt die heute notwendige The design and implementation of programming Sicherheit im Umgang mit der Begriffswelt der 6th International ICST Conference, TridentCom 2010, Berlin, languages, from Fortran and Cobol to Caml and Informationstechnologie. Das Lexikon - deckt die Germany, May 18-20, 2010, Revised Selected Papers Java, has been one of the key developments in the Informatik repräsentativ und aktuell ab - bietet management of ever more complex computerized über 6000 Kurzdefinitionen unter mehr als 5500 systems. Introduction to the Theory of Programming Schlagworten - erhebt dabei nicht den Anspruch, Languages gives the reader the means to discover This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th Theorien darzulegen - ist sprachlich sehr dicht und the tools to think, design, and implement these lan- International ICST Conference, TridentCom 2010, prägnant - unterstützt mit Querverweisen die begrif- guages. It proposes a unified vision of the different held in Berlin, Germany, in May 2010. Out of more fliche Vernetzung - legt Wert auf Sprachliches, gibt formalisms that permit definition of a programming than 100 submitted contributions the Program Com- Hinweise zur Wortherkunft und hält sich an ein language: small steps operational semantics, big steps mittee finally selected 15 full papers, 26 practices Sprachkonzept, z.B. bezüglich Anglizismen - mei- operational semantics, and denotational seman- papers, and 22 posters. They focus on topics as Inter- det weit gehend die Nennung von Produkten und tics, emphasising that all seek to define a relation net testbeds, future Internet research, wireless sen- kurzlebigen Kenndaten - ist keinem Hersteller und between three objects: a program, an input value, sors, media and mobility, and monitoring in large keiner Informatik "Religion" verpflichtet - pflegt and an output value. These formalisms are illustrated scale testbeds. nüchterne Distanz und scheut auch die kritische by presenting the semantics of some typical features Anmerkung nicht - stemmt sich mich dezentem Features of programming languages: functions, recursivity, Humor gegen Verbissenheiten in der IT. Der Schw- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th assignments, records, objects, ... showing that the erpunkt der Überarbeitung zur 15. Auflage lag auf International ICST Conference, TridentCom 2010, study of programming languages does not consist den Gebieten BI und Java-Technologien. Ferner held in Berlin, Germany, in May 2010. Out of more of studying languages one after another, but is orga- wurde der ganze Inhalt sprachlich überarbeitet[..] than 100 submitted contributions the Program Com- nized around the features that are present in these[..] mittee finally selected 15 full papers, 26 practices Features Features papers, and 22 posters. They focus on topics as Inter- Begriffskompetenz in der Informatik: Das Lexikon The design and implementation of programming net testbeds, future Internet research, wireless sen- der Informatik vermittelt die heute notwendige languages, from Fortran and Cobol to Caml and sors, media and mobility, and monitoring in large Sicherheit im Umgang mit der Begriffswelt der Java, has been one of the key developments in the scale testbeds. Informationstechnologie. Das Lexikon - deckt die management of ever more complex computerized Informatik repräsentativ und aktuell ab - bietet über Fields of interest systems. Introduction to the Theory of Programming 6000 Kurzdefinitionen unter mehr als 5500 Schlag- Software Engineering; Simulation and Model- Languages gives the reader the means to discover worten - erhebt dabei nicht den Anspruch, Theorien lierung; Programmiertechniken; Rechnernetze; the tools to think, design, and implement these lan- darzulegen - ist sprachlich sehr dicht und prägnant Leistungsmessung und -bewertung von Syste- guages. It proposes a unified vision of the different - [..] men; Software Engineering, Programmierung und formalisms [..] Betriebssysteme Fields of interest Contents Informatik (allgemein) Target groups 1. Terms and Relations.- 2. The Language PCF.- 3. Professional/practitioner From Evaluation to Interpretation.- 4. Compilation.- Target groups 5. PCF with Types.- 6. Type Inference.- 7. References Professional/practitioner Type of publication and Assignment.- 8. Records and Objects.- 9. Epi- Proceedings logue.- 10. Index.- 11. Bibliography. 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The aim of this textbook is not only to provide an The field of sketch-based interfaces and model- elegant route through the theoretical fundamen- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of ing (SBIM) is concerned with developing methods tals of computer science, but also to show that theo- the 6th International Conference on Information and techniques to enable users to interact with a retical computer science is a fascinating discipline, Systems Security, ICISS 2010, held in Gandhinagar, computer through sketching - a simple, yet highly full of spectacular contributions and miracles, and India, in December 2010. The 14 revised full papers expressive medium. SBIM blends concepts from depth in research, and yet directly applicable. Thus, presented together with 4 invited talks were care- computer graphics, human-computer interac- we aim to excite people about its study. To achieve fully reviewed and selected from 51 initial submis- tion, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. these goals we do not hesitate to take a lot of space sions. The papers are organized in topical sections Recent improvements in hardware, coupled with to present motivations, and especially to give the on integrity and verifiability, web and data security, new machine learning techniques for more accu- informal development of crucial ideas and concepts access control and auditing, as well as system secu- rate recognition, and more robust depth inferencing and their transparent, but rigorous presentation. rity. techniques for sketch-based modeling, have resulted An additional aim is to present the development of in an explosion of both sketch-based interfaces and the computer scientist's way of thinking, so we do Features pen-based computing devices. Presenting the first not restrict this book to the classic areas like com- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of coherent, unified overview of SBIM, this unique text/ putability and automata theory but we also present the 6th International Conference on Information reference bridges the two complementary research fundamental concepts such as approximation and Systems Security, ICISS 2010, held in Gandhinagar, areas of user interaction (sketch-based interfaces), randomization in algorithmics and we explain the India, in December 2010. The 14 revised full papers and graphical modeling and construction (sketch- basic ideas of cryptography and interconnection net- presented together with 4 invited talks were care- based modeling). The book discusses the state of the work design. fully reviewed and selected from 51 initial submis- art of this rapidly evolving field, with contributions sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on from an international selection of experts. Also cov- Features integrity and verifiability, web and data security, [..] ered are sketch-based[..] The aim of this textbook is not only to provide an elegant route through the theoretical fundamentals Fields of interest Features of computer science, but also to show that theoretical Rechnernetze; System- und Datensicherheit; Infor- The field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling computer science is a fascinating discipline, full of mationsspeicherung und -bereitstellung; Verwaltung (SBIM) focuses on developing methods and tech- spectacular contributions and miracles, and depth in von Rechner- und Informationssystemen; Biometrie; niques to enable users to interact with a computer research, and yet directly applicable. Thus, we aim to Datenverschlüsselung through sketching - a simple, yet highly expressive excite people about its study. To achieve these goals medium. SBIM blends concepts from computer Target groups we do not hesitate to take a lot of [..] graphics, human-computer interaction, artificial Research intelligence, and machine learning. Recent improve- Contents ments in hardware, coupled with new machine Type of publication Introduction; Alphabets, Words, Languages and learning techniques for [..] Proceedings Algorithmic Problems; Finite Automata; Turing Machines; Computability; Complexity Contents Theory; Algorithmics for Hard Lieferbar Part I: Sketch-Based Interfaces.- Minimizing Modes Problems; Randomization; Communication and for Smart Selection in Sketching/Drawing Inter- Cryptography; References. 2010. XIV, 261 p. 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J. Klüver, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; C. Klüver, Uni- G. Kowalski, Ashburn, VA, USA K.-T. Lee, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan; W.- versity of Duisburg-Essen, Germany H. Tsai, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan; H.-Y.M. Liao, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan; T. Chen, Cornell University, Information Retrieval Architecture Ithaca, NY, USA; J.-W. Hsieh, National Taiwan Ocean University, Social Understanding Keelung, Taiwan; C.-C. Tseng, National Kaohsiung First University and Algorithms of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Eds.) On Hermeneutics, Geometrical Models and Artificial Intelli- gence Advances in Multimedia Modeling This text presents a theoretical and practical examination of the latest developments in Information 17th International Multimedia Modeling Conference, MMM The operation of understanding is the fundamental Retrieval and their application to existing systems. 2011, Taipei, Taiwan, January 5-7, 2011, Proceedings, Part I methodical procedure of hermeneutics and is usu- By starting with a functional discussion of what is ally seen as contradiction to scientific explanation by needed for an information system, the reader can the usage of mathematical models. Yet understand- grasp the scope of information retrieval problems This two-volume proceedings constitutes the ref- ing is the basic way in which humans organize their and discover the tools to resolve them. The book ereed papers of the 17th International Multimedia everyday practice, namely by understanding other takes a system approach to explore every functional Modeling Conference, MMM 2011, held in Taipei, people and social situations. In this book the authors processing step in a system from ingest of an item Taiwan, in January 2011. The 51 revised regular demonstrate how an integration of hermeneutical to be indexed to displaying results, showing how papers, 25 special session papers, 21 poster session understanding and scientific explanation can be implementation decisions add to the information papers, and 3 demo session papers, were carefully done via the construction of suited geometrical mod- retrieval goal, and thus providing the user with the reviewed and selected from 450 submissions. The els with neural networks of processes of understand- needed outcome, while minimizing their resources papers are organized in topical sections on audio, ing. In this sense the authors develop some kind of to obtain those results.The text stresses the current image video processing, coding and compression; mathematical hermeneutics. Connecting links for migration of information retrieval from just textual media content browsing and retrieval; multi-camera, the integration of the two methodical poles are the to multimedia, expounding upon multimedia search, multi-view, and 3D systems; multimedia indexing developments of particular models of Artificial Intel- retrieval and display, as well as classic and new tex- and mining; multimedia content analysis; multime- ligence (AI), which are able to perform certain tasks tual techniques. It also introduces developments in dia signal processing and communications; and mul- of understanding. hardware, and more importantly, search architec- timedia applications. The special session papers deal tures, such as those introduced by Google, in[..] Features with content analysis for human-centered multimedia applications; large scale rich media data man- The operation of understanding is the fundamental Features agement; multimedia understanding for consumer methodical procedure of hermeneutics and is usu- This text presents a theoretical and practical exam- electronics; image object recognition and compres- ally seen as contradiction to scientific explanation by ination of the latest developments in Information sion; and interactive image and video search. the usage of mathematical models. Yet understand- Retrieval and their application to existing systems. ing is the basic way in which humans organize their By starting with a functional discussion of what is Features everyday practice, namely by understanding other needed for an information system, the reader can This two-volume proceedings constitutes the ref- people and social situations. In this book the authors grasp the scope of information retrieval problems ereed papers of the 17th International Multimedia demonstrate how an integration of hermeneutical [..] and discover the tools to resolve them. The book Modeling Conference, MMM 2011, held in Taipei, takes a system approach to explore every functional Taiwan, in January 2011. The 51 revised regular Contents [..] 1. INTRODUCTION: HISTORICAL, METHOD- papers, 25 special session papers, 21 poster session papers, and 3 demo session papers, were carefully ICAL, AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMES.- 2. THE Contents reviewed and selected from 450 submissions. The OPERATION CALLED “VERSTEHEN”: CON- Information Retrieval System Functions.- Data papers are organized in topical sections on audio, SIDERATIONS ABOUT FORMAL.- SYSTEMATI- Structures and Mathematical Algorithms.- Index- image video [..] ZATIONS OF UNDERSTANDING.- 3. 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This volume constitutes the third of three parts of the refereed proceedings of the First International This volume constitutes the first of three parts of This volume constitutes the second of three parts of Conference on Computer Science and Information the refereed proceedings of the First International the refereed proceedings of the First International Technology, CCSIT 2010, held in Bangalore, India, Conference on Computer Science and Information Conference on Computer Science and Information in January 2011. The 46 revised full papers presented Technology, CCSIT 2010, held in Bangalore, India, Technology, CCSIT 2010, held in Bangalore, India, in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. in January 2011. The 59 revised full papers presented in January 2011. The 66 revised full papers presented The papers are organized in topical sections on soft in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. computing, such as AI, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Sys- The papers are organized in topical sections on dis- The papers are organized in topical sections on net- tems, etc.; distributed and parallel systems and algo- tributed and parallel systems and algorithms; DSP, works and communications; network and communi- rithms; security and information assurance; ad hoc image processing, pattern recognition, and multime- cations security; wireless and mobile networks. and ubiquitous computing; wireless ad hoc networks dia; software engineering; database and data Mining; and sensor networks. as well as soft computing, such as AI, neural net- Features This volume constitutes the second of three parts of works, fuzzy systems, etc. Features the refereed proceedings of the First International This volume constitutes the third of three parts of Features Conference on Computer Science and Information the refereed proceedings of the First International This volume constitutes the first of three parts of Technology, CCSIT 2010, held in Bangalore, India, Conference on Computer Science and Information the refereed proceedings of the First International in January 2011. The 66 revised full papers presented Technology, CCSIT 2010, held in Bangalore, India, Conference on Computer Science and Information in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. in January 2011. The 46 revised full papers presented Technology, CCSIT 2010, held in Bangalore, India, The papers are organized in topical sections on net- in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. in January 2011. The 59 revised full papers presented works and communications; network and communi- The papers are organized in topical sections on soft in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. cations [..] computing, such as AI, Neural Networks, Fuzzy [..] The papers are organized in topical sections on dis- Fields of interest tributed and parallel systems and algorithms; DSP, Fields of interest Rechnernetze; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. [..] Rechnernetze; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Roboter); Anwendung von Informationssystemen Roboter); Anwendung von Informationssystemen Fields of interest (einschl. Internet); Analyse von Algorithmen und (einschl. Internet); Analyse von Algorithmen und Rechnernetze; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Komplexität; Software Engineering; Information- Komplexität; Software Engineering; Information- Roboter); Anwendung von Informationssystemen sspeicherung und -bereitstellung sspeicherung und -bereitstellung (einschl. Internet); Analyse von Algorithmen und Target groups Komplexität; Software Engineering; Information- Target groups Research sspeicherung und -bereitstellung Research Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Proceedings Research Proceedings

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G. O'Regan, SQC Consulting, Dublin, Ireland F. Oelmaier, Corporate Trust – Business Risk & Crisis Management M. Papazoglou, European Research Institute in Service Science, GmbH, München; J. Hörtreiter, msg systems ag, Ismaning; A. Tilburg, The Netherlands; K. Pohl, University of Duisburg-Essen, Seitz, msg systems ag, Ingolstadt Germany; M. Parkin, European Research Institute in Service Sci- Introduction to Software Process ence, Tilburg, The Netherlands; A. Metzger, University of Duis- burg-Essen, Germany (Eds.) Improvement Apple's iPad im Enterprise-Einsatz

Einsatzmöglichkeiten, Programmierung, Betrieb und Sicher- Service Research Challenges and heit im Unternehmen This textbook is a systematic guide to the steps in Solutions for the Future Internet setting up a Capability Maturity Model Integra- S-Cube - Towards Engineering, Managing and Adapting Ser- tion (CMMI) improvement initiative. Readers will vice-Based Systems learn the project management practices necessary Apple's iPad eröffnet neue Wege auch und ger- to deliver high-quality software solutions to the ade für Unternehmen. Inwieweit sich dadurch customer on time and on budget. The text also der Umgang der Mitarbeiter mit der Technolo- highlights how software process improvement can gie ändern kann, ist Gegenstand dieses Buches. The Internet has reached a crossroads in its evolu- achieve specific business goals to provide a tangible Die Autoren liefern Vorschläge, wie man die tion from a source of information to a critical infras- return on investment. Topics and features: supplies Apple-Bedienphilosophie und Applikationen tructure, underpinning economies and everyday life. review questions, summaries and key topics for each (kurz Apps) in Verbindung mit dem iPad auf die The demand for more multimedia content, inter- chapter, as well as a glossary of acronyms; describes Unternehmensrealität übertragen kann. Zusätzlich connected devices, greater connectivity, richer user the CMMI model thoroughly, detailing the five werden in Form einer Musterlösung Konzepte experiences and services available at any time and maturity levels; provides a broad overview of soft- vorgestellt, um die verschiedenen Bereiche des from anywhere is increasing the pressure on existing ware engineering; reviews the activities and teams Enterprise-Einsatzes zu beleuchten: Sicherheit, networks and platforms. In this ubiquitous Internet, required to set up a CMMI improvement initiative; Betrieb, Entwicklungsprozesse sowie betrieb- the number and scope of services available globally examines in detail the implementation of CMMI in swirtschaftliche Betrachtungen. are predicted to grow exponentially leading to the a typical organization at each of the maturity levels; ‘Internet of Services’. However, in order for these Features investigates the various tools that support organiza- services to be used and re-used in the construction Apple's iPad eröffnet neue Wege auch und gerade für tions in improving their software engineering matu- and evolution of service-based systems, significant Unternehmen. Inwieweit sich dadurch der Umgang rity; discusses the SCAMPI appraisal methodology. research effort is required into the broader aspects of der Mitarbeiter mit der Technologie ändern kann, services and particularly into the multidisciplinary Features ist Gegenstand dieses Buches. Die Autoren liefern problems that cut across diverse scientific disciplines. Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is Vorschläge, wie man die Apple-Bedienphiloso- The S-Cube Network of Excellence is one of more the de facto standard for implementing best practice phie und Applikationen (kurz Apps) in Verbindung than 50 projects within the European Union's FP7 in software engineering. Many experts believe that mit dem iPad auf die Unternehmensrealität - ICT Programme for Research and Development there is a close relationship between the quality and übertragen kann. Zusätzlich werden in Form einer researching various aspects of the[..] maturity of the underlying software processes on the Musterlösung Konzepte [..] one hand, and the quality of the delivered software Features Contents product. Implementation of the CMMI enables an The Internet has reached a crossroads in its evolu- PC’s werden wie Lastwagen sein.- Motivation.- organization to design and develop software [..] tion from a source of information to a critical infras- Bedienphilosophie.- iPad Hardware & Software.- tructure, underpinning economies and everyday life. Contents ITIL orientierter Betrieb des iPad.- App’s, HTML5 The demand for more multimedia content, inter- Motivation for Software Process Improvement.- & Apple’s Kontrolle.- Entwicklungsprozess.- connected devices, greater connectivity, richer user Software Engineering.- Capability Maturity Model Unternehmensbebauung & Softwarearchitektur.- experiences and services available at any time and Integration.- Setting up a CMMI Initiative.- CMMI Sicherheit.- Wirtschaftlichkeit.- Checkliste für den from anywhere is increasing the pressure on [..] Level 2 Implementation.- CMMI Level 3 Implemen- iPad Einsatz.- Konkurrenz & Ausblick.- Buchref- tation.- CMMI Level 4 and 5 Implementation.- Soft- erenzen.- Anhang: Neuerungen in HTML5 und Contents ware Engineering Tools.- SCAMPI Appraisals. CSS3 The S-Cube Research Vision.- Business Process Management.- Service Composition.- Architectures Fields of interest Fields of interest & Infrastructure.- Adaptation of Service-Based Sys- Software Engineering Datenverarbeitung; Administrative Datenverar- tems.- Modeling and Negotiating Service Quality.- beitung; Verwaltung von Rechner- und Informa- Analytical Quality Assurance.- Service Engineering.- Target groups tionssystemen; Multimedia-Informationssysteme; Architecture Views Illustrating the Service Automa- Upper undergraduate Implementierung von Rechnersystemen; System- tion Aspect of SOA . und Datensicherheit Type of publication Fields of interest Undergraduate textbook Target groups Anwendung von Informationssystemen (einschl. Professional/practitioner Internet); Rechnernetze; Software Engineering; Logik Lieferbar und Semantik von Programmen; Künstliche Intelli- Type of publication genz (einschl. Roboter); Programmiersprachen und Professional book Interpreter 2011. XX, 254 p. 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Ästhetik und Bild Extraction Security and Privacy in Mobile Information and Communication Systems Wie sehen wir, was sehen wir? Wir wissen heute, Syntax-Based Collocation Extraction is the first dass das Sehen ein sehr komplexer Prozess von book to offer a comprehensive, up-to-date review Second International ICST Conference, MobiSec 2010, Catania, Auge und Gehirn ist und damit stellen sich auch of the theoretical and applied work on word collo- Sicily, Italy, May 27-28, 2010, Revised Selected Papers neue Fragen an die Rezeption von Bildern. Bilder cations. Backed by solid theoretical results, the com- haben ihre Eigengesetzlichkeit, sie buhlen um unsere putational experiments described based on data in Aufmerksamkeit und unsere Zuwendung. Wann four languages provide support for the book’s basic argument for using syntax-driven extraction as an MobiSec 2010 was the second ICST conference on und wie können sie unsere visuelle Wahrnehmung alternative to the current cooccurrence-based extrac- security and privacy in mobile information and com- aktivieren ? Die aktualisierte und erweiterte Neuau- tion techniques to efficiently extract collocational munication systems. With the vast area of mobile flage behandelt u.a. die Spiegelneuronen, mit deren data. The work described in Syntax-Based Colloca- technology research and application, the intention Entdeckung die Interaktion von Bild und Betra- tion Extraction focuses on using linguistic tools for behind the creation of MobiSec was to make a small, chter, von Nachempfindung und Emotionen zur corpus-based identification of collocations. It takes but unique contribution to build a bridge between Diskussion gestellt werden. Auch unser Verständnis advantage of recent advances in parsing to propose top-level research and large scale application of novel von Kunst wird dadurch beeinflusst. Die Photogra- a novel deep syntactic analytic collocation extraction kinds of information security for mobile devices and phie als erstes apparatives Bildmedium – und in that has applicability to a range of important core communication. der Folge Film, Video, Fernsehen, WWW und dig- itale Medien - hat unsere Bilderwelt verändert. Die tasks in Computational Linguistics. The book is use- Features spekulative Parallele zwischen Auge und Kamera, ful for anyone interested in computational analysis MobiSec 2010 was the second ICST conference on die Bild und Realität gleichsetzt, hat viele Aspekte. of texts, collocation phenomena, and multi-word security and privacy in mobile information and com- Das menschliche Sehen und die Kameraaufzeich- expressions in general. munication systems. With the vast area of mobile nung arbeiten nach unterschiedlichen Strategien Features technology research and application, the intention und Mechanismen und die Gestaltung und Wirkung Syntax-Based Collocation Extraction is the first book behind the creation of MobiSec was to make a small, von[..] to offer a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the but unique contribution to build a bridge between theoretical and applied work on word collocations. top-level research and large scale application of novel Features Backed by solid theoretical results, the computa- kinds of information security for mobile devices and Wie sehen wir, was sehen wir? Wir wissen heute, tional experiments described based on data in four [..] dass das Sehen ein sehr komplexer Prozess von Auge und Gehirn ist und damit stellen sich auch languages provide support for the book’s basic argu- Fields of interest neue Fragen an die Rezeption von Bildern. Bilder ment for using syntax-driven extraction as an alter- Rechnernetze; Verwaltung von Rechner- und Infor- haben ihre Eigengesetzlichkeit, sie buhlen um unsere native to the current cooccurrence-based extraction mationssystemen; Datenverschlüsselung; Analyse Aufmerksamkeit und unsere Zuwendung. Wann [..] von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Anwendung von und wie können sie unsere visuelle Wahrnehmung Contents Informationssystemen (einschl. Internet); Computer aktivieren ? Die aktualisierte und erweiterte Neuau- 1. Introduction.- 2. On Collocations.- 3. Survey of und Gesellschaft flage behandelt u.a. die [..] Extraction Methods.- 4. Syntax-Based Extraction.- 5. Target groups Contents Extensions.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- A. List of Professional/practitioner Vorwort.- Wahrnehmung und Bildmedien.- Auge Collocation Dictionaries.- B. List of Collocation Def- und Gehirn: Das Sehen verstehen.- Struktur und initions.- C. 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M. Soriano, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, R. Wilhelm, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany; H. C.P. Williams, Pasadena, CA, USA Spain; S. Qing, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; J. Seidl, Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany López, Universidad de Málaga, Spain (Eds.) Explorations in Quantum Compiler Design Information and Communications Computing Security Virtual Machines

12th International Conference, ICICS 2010, Barcelona, Spain, By the year 2020, the basic memory components December 15-17, 2010 Proceedings While compilers for high-level programming lan- of a computer will be the size of individual atoms. guages are large complex software systems, they have At such scales, the current theory of computation particular characteristics that differentiate them from will become invalid. "Quantum computing" is rein- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of other software systems. Their functionality is almost venting the foundations of computer science and the 12th International Conference on Information completely well-defined – ideally there exist com- information theory in a way that is consistent with and Communications Security, ICICS 2010, held in plete precise descriptions of the source and target quantum physics - the most accurate model of real- Barcelona, Spain, in December 2010. The 31 revised languages, while additional descriptions of the inter- ity currently known. Remarkably, this theory pre- full papers presented together with an invited talk faces to the operating system, programming system dicts that quantum computers can perform certain were carefully reviewed and selected from 135 sub- and programming environment, and to other com- tasks breathtakingly faster than classical computers – missions. The papers are organized in topical sec- pilers and libraries are often available. The imple- and, better yet, can accomplish mind-boggling feats tions on access control, public key cryptography and mentation of application systems directly in machine such as teleporting information, breaking supposedly cryptanalysis, security in distributed and mobile sys- language is both difficult and error-prone, leading "unbreakable" codes, generating true random num- tems, cryptanalysis, authentication, fair exchange to programs that become obsolete as quickly as the bers, and communicating with messages that betray protocols, anonymity and privacy, software security, computers for which they were developed. With the presence of eavesdropping. This widely antici- proxy cryptosystems, and intrusion detection sys- the development of higher-level machine-indepen- pated second edition of Explorations in Quantum tems. dent programming languages came the need to offer Computing explains these burgeoning developments compilers that were able to translate programs into in simple terms, and describes the key technologi- Features machine language. Given this basic challenge, the cal hurdles that must be overcome to make quantum This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of different subtasks of compilation have been the sub- computers a reality. This easy-to-read, time-tested, the 12th International Conference on Information ject of intensive research since the 1950s. This[..] and[..] and Communications Security, ICICS 2010, held in Barcelona, Spain, in December 2010. The 31 revised Features Features full papers presented together with an invited talk While compilers for high-level programming lan- By the year 2020, the basic memory components were carefully reviewed and selected from 135 sub- guages are large complex software systems, they have of a computer will be the size of individual atoms. missions. The papers are organized in topical sec- particular characteristics that differentiate them from At such scales, the current theory of computation tions on access control, public key cryptography and other software systems. Their functionality is almost will become invalid.“Quantum computing” is rein- [..] completely well-defined – ideally there exist com- venting the foundations of computer science and plete precise descriptions of the source and target information theory in a way that is consistent with Fields of interest languages, while additional descriptions of the inter- quantum physics – the most accurate model of real- Datenverschlüsselung; Datenstrukturen, Krypo- faces to the operating system, programming [..] ity currently known. Remarkably, this theory pre- tologie und Informationstheorie; Kodierungs- und dicts [..] Informationstheorie; System- und Datensicherheit; Contents Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Rechn- Introduction Imperative Programming Languages Contents ernetze Functional Programming Languages Logic Program- Part I: What Is Quantum Computing.- Introduc- ming Languages Object-Oriented Programming tion.- Quantum Gates.- Quantum Circuits.- Quan- Target groups Languages References Index tum Universality, Computability, & Complexity.- Research Part II: What Can You Do With A Quantum Com- Fields of interest puter?- Performing Search With A Quantum Com- Type of publication Programmiersprachen und Interpreter; Program- puter.- Code Breaking With A Quantum Computer.- Proceedings miertechniken Solving NP-Complete Problems With A Quantum Computer.- Quantum Simulation With A Quantum Lieferbar Target groups Computer.- Quantum Chemistry With A Quantum Research Computer.- Mathematics On A Quantum Com- puter.- Part III: What Can You Do With Quantum 2010. 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W. Wu, University of Texas at Dallas, USA; O. Daescu, University of W. Wu, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; O. Daescu, University J. Zheng, Southeast University, Nanjing, China; D. Simplot-Ryl, Texas at Dallas, USA (Eds.) of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA (Eds.) INRIA Resarch Center Lille, Villeneuve d' Ascq, France; V.C.M. Leung, The Universityof British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (Eds.) Combinatorial Optimization and Combinatorial Optimization and Applications Applications Ad Hoc Networks

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Combinatorial the 4th International Conference on Combinatorial the Second International Conference, ADHOCNETS Optimization and Applications, COCOA 2010, held Optimization and Applications, COCOA 2010, held 2010, held in Victoria, BC, Canada, in August 2010. in Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, in December 2010. The in Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, in December 2010. The The 26 revised full papers - selected from 45 submis- 49 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and 49 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and sions - and the 10 invited papers contributed by lead- selected from 108 submissions. selected from 108 submissions. ing researchers promise a broad range of civilian, commercial, and military applications. They focus Features Features on topics such as network design, routing, medium This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of access control, tracking, security, reliability, cluster- the 4th International Conference on Combinatorial the 4th International Conference on Combinatorial ing, performance analysis and evaluation. Optimization and Applications, COCOA 2010, held Optimization and Applications, COCOA 2010, held in Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, in December 2010. The in Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, in December 2010. The Features 49 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and 49 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of selected from 108 submissions. selected from 108 submissions. the Second International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2010, held in Victoria, BC, Canada, in August 2010. Fields of interest Fields of interest The 26 revised full papers - selected from 45 submis- Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Diskrete Analyse von Algorithmen und Komplexität; Diskrete sions - and the 10 invited papers contributed by lead- Mathematik in der Informatik; Rechnernetze; Com- Mathematik in der Informatik; Rechnernetze; Com- ing researchers promise a broad range of civilian, putergrafik; Rechnergestützte Biologie / Bioinfor- putergrafik; Rechnergestützte Biologie / Bioinfor- commercial, and military applications. They focus on matik; Symbolische and Algebraische Methoden matik; Symbolische and Algebraische Methoden topics such as network design, routing, medium [..] Target groups Target groups Fields of interest Research Research Rechnernetze; Analyse von Algorithmen und Type of publication Type of publication Komplexität; Verwaltung von Rechner- und Infor- Proceedings Proceedings mationssystemen; Datenverschlüsselung; Leis- tungsmessung und -bewertung von Systemen; Simulation and Modellierung Lieferbar Lieferbar Target groups 2010. XVI, 424 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General 2010. XVI, 416 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and General Professional/practitioner Issues, Band 6508) Softcover Issues, Band 6509) Softcover Type of publication 66,34 € 66,34 € Proceedings ISBN 978-3-642-17457-5 ISBN 978-3-642-17460-5 Lieferbar

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A. Costa de Oliveira, Federal University of Pelotas, RS, Brazil; R.K. K. D'Août, University of Antwerp, Belgium; E.E. Vereecke, The Uni- Life Sciences Varshney, Centre of Excellence in Genomics, Patancheru, India versity of Liverpool, UK (Eds.) (Eds.) Primate Locomotion J.A. Birchler, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA (Ed.) Root Genomics Linking Field and Laboratory Research Plant Chromosome Engineering With the predicted increase of the human popula- Methods and Protocols tion and the subsequent need for larger food sup- Primate locomotion has typically been studied from plies, root health in crop plants could play a major two points of view. Laboratory-based researchers role in providing sustainable highly productive crops have focused on aspects like biomechanics and ener- With an increasing human population and a decreas- that can cope with global climate changes. While the getics, whereas field-based researchers have focused ing amount of arable land, creative improvements in essentiality of roots and their relation to plant per- on (locomotor) behaviour and ecology. Unfortu- agriculture will be a necessity in the coming decades formance is broadly recognized, less is known about nately, to date, there is relatively little scientific to maintain or improve the standard of living. In their role in plant growth and development. “Root exchange between both groups. With a book, which Plant Chromosome Engineering: Methods and Pro- Genomics” examines how various new genomic will be the result of a symposium on the 2008 Meet- tocols, expert researchers present techniques for technologies are rapidly being applied to the study ing of the International Primatological Society in the modification of crops and other plant species of roots, including high-throughput sequencing and Edinburgh, we would like to bring together labora- in order to achieve the goal of developing the much genotyping, TILLING, transcription factor analysis, tory and field-based primate locomotion studies. needed novel approaches to the production of food, comparative genomics, gene discovery and transcrip- We are convinced this will be beneficial for both feed, fuel, fiber, and pharmaceuticals. This vol- tional profiling, post-transcriptional events regulat- research lines. For example, biomechanists might ume examines vital topics such as transformation ing microRNAs, proteome profiling and the use of wonder how frequently the locomotor style they procedures, chromosome painting, production of molecular markers such as SSRs, DArTs, and SNPs study in the lab actually occurs in nature, and field engineered minichromosomes, gene targeting and for QTL analyses and the identification of superior workers might use calculated costs of locomotion to mutagenesis, site specific integration, gene silencing, genes/alleles. The book also covers topics such as the understand why certain locomotor behaviours are protein expression, chromosome sorting and analy- molecular breeding of crops in problematic soils and favoured under specific conditions. Thus, on the one sis, protocols for generating chromosomal rearrange- the responses of roots to a variety of stresses. hand, an established link between both groups may ments, enhancer trapping, and means of studying help interpret the results by using each other’s find- chromosomes in vivo. As a part of the highly suc- Features ings.[..] cessful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, the With the predicted increase of the human popula- Features methodological chapters include brief introductions tion and the subsequent need for larger food sup- Primate locomotion has typically been studied from to their[..] plies, root health in crop plants could play a major role in providing sustainable highly productive crops two points of view. Laboratory-based researchers Features that can cope with global climate changes. While the have focused on aspects like biomechanics and ener- With an increasing human population and a decreas- essentiality of roots and their relation to plant per- getics, whereas field-based researchers have focused ing amount of arable land, creative improvements in formance is broadly recognized, less is known about on (locomotor) behaviour and ecology. Primate agriculture will be a necessity in the coming decades the role of roots in plant growth and development. Locomotion: Linking Field and Laboratory Research to maintain or improve the standard of living. In [..] brings together both aspects of primate locomotion Plant Chromosome Engineering: Methods and Pro- studies. Communication between both groups is tocols, expert researchers present techniques for Contents necessary [..] the modification of crops and other plant species Introduction to root genomics.- EST-based approach Contents in order to achieve the goal of developing the much for dissecting root architecture in barley using Tentative table of contents (preliminary titles based needed [..] mutant traits of other species.- Genomics of Root- Microbe Interactions.- Plant genetics for study of on submitted abstracts for the symposium): Preface Contents the roles of root exudates and microbes in the soil.- (RH Tuttle) Chapter 1. Introduction: Primate loco- Recent Advances in Plant Transformation.- Engi- Impact of the environment on root architecture in motion – Towards a synergy of in situ and ex situ neering the Plastid Genome of Nicotiana sylvestris, a dicotyledoneous plants.- Mechanisms of aluminium research (Vereecke et al. - The University of Liver- Diploid Model Species for Plastid Genetics.- Homol- tolerance.- Root responses to major abiotic stresses pool, UK) Chapter 2. Experimental and computa- ogous Recombination in Plants: An Anti-Review.- in flooded soils.- Genomics of root architecture and tional studies of bipedal locomotion in the bipedally- Chromosome Painting for Plant Biotechnology.- functions in maize.- Phenotyping for root traits trained Japanese monkey (Ogihara et al.- Kyoto Plant B Chromosomes.- Telomere Truncation in and their improvement through biotechnological University, Japan) Chapter 3. 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Free O2 was not available on The Extremophiles Handbook brings together the human embryonic stem cell research has focused the early Earth, so the first life forms had to be anaer- rapidly growing and often scattered information on on the moral status of the embryo. This text takes obic. Life introduced free O2 into the environment microbial life in the whole range of extreme environ- a wider moral berth and focuses on numerous eth- through the evolution of photosynthesis, which must ments. This book will be a useful reference for find- ical, legal and social aspects involved in translating have been a disaster for many anaerobes. Others ing clues to the origin of life and for exploring the the results of stem cell research into diagnostic and found ways to deal with the toxic reactive oxygen biotechnology potential of these fascinating organ- therapeutic applications. Translational Stem Cell species and even developed a much more efficient isms. Research is broken into ten sections. It opens with oxygen-based metabolism. The authors vividly an overview of the latest in stem cell research, focus- describe how the introduction of O2 allowed the Features ing on specific diseases and the treatment of burn burst of evolution that created today’s biota. They The Extremophiles Handbook brings together the victims. Part II discusses the issues involved in the also discuss the interplay of O2 and CO2, with con- rapidly growing and often scattered information on many steps from bench to bedside, ranging from sequences such as worldwide glaciations and global microbial life in the whole range of extreme environ- first research in vitro to clinical trials. Part III covers warming. On the physiological level, they present ments. This book will be a useful reference for [..] scientific, regulatory and ethical challenges to basic an overview of oxidative metabolism and O2 trans- research, and Part IV details issues regarding stem port, and the importance of O2 in human life and Contents cell banks. Part V explores ethical, economic and medicine, emphasizing that while oxygen is essential, PART 1: PROLOGUE.- PART 2: strategic issues involved in collaboration between it is also related to aging and many disease states. EXTREMOPHILES: ALKALIPHIES.- PART 3: universities and industry, and Part VI addresses EXTREMOPHILES: HALOPHILES.- PART 4: Features legal problems raised by patents on human stem-cell EXTREMOPHILES: THERMOPHILES.- PART based inventions plus the[..] This book describes the interlaced histories of life 5: EXTREMOPHILES: PIEZOPHILES.- PART 6: and oxygen. It opens with the generation of the ele- EXTREMOPHILES: PSYCHROPHILES.- PART Features ment in ancient stars, and its distribution to newly 7: EXTREMOPHILES: XEROPHILES.- PART 8: For many years, the ethical discussion surrounding formed planets like the Earth. But free O2 was not EXTREMOPHILES: ORGANIC SOLVENT TOL- human embryonic stem cell research has focused available on the early Earth, so the first life forms ERANT MICROORGANISMS.- PART 9: NEW on the moral status of the embryo. This text takes had to be anaerobic. Life introduced free O2 into the FRONTIERS: DEEP BIOSPHERE.- PART 10: a wider moral berth and focuses on numerous eth- environment through the evolution of photosynthe- NEW FRONTIERS: RADIATION RESISTANT ical, legal and social aspects involved in translating sis. This must have been a disaster for many [..] ORGANISMS.- PART 11: NEW FRONTIERS: the results of stem cell research into diagnostic and MICROORGANISMS IN OLIGOTROPHIC ENVI- Contents therapeutic applications. Translational Stem Cell RONMENTS.- PART 12: NEW FRONTIERS: Oxygen, its nature and chemistry.– What is so spe- Research is broken into ten sections. It opens with an APPLICATIONS AND GLOBAL IMPACTS.- PART cial about this element? – A brief history of oxygen.– [..] 13: EPILOGUE. Coping with oxygen.– Aerobic metabolism – bene- Contents fits from an oxygenated world.– Facilitated oxygen Fields of interest PREFACE.- BIOSKETCHES.- SECTION I: TRANS- transport.– Climate over the ages; is the environment Mikrobiologie; Angewandte Mikrobiologie; Bio- LATIONAL STEM CELL RESEARCH: WHAT IS stable? – Global warming: human intervention in chemie; Mikrobielle Ökologie; Biotechnologie; POSSIBLE TODAY AND WHAT STILL REMAINS world climate. – Oxygen in medicine.– Oxygen and Astrobiologie TO BE ACHIEVED?- Chapter 1. Towards clinical the exploration of the universe. application of stem cells in neurodegenerative dis- Target groups orders (Olle Lindvall and Zaal Kokaia).- Chapter 2. 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F. Kempken, University of Kiel, Germany (Ed.) C. Kole, Clemson University, SC, USA (Ed.) E. Lichtfouse, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Dijon, France (Ed.) Plant Mitochondria Wild Crop Relatives: Genomic and Breeding Resources Alternative Farming Systems, Biotechnology, Drought Stress and Millets and Grasses Mitochondria are the product of a long evolutionary Ecological Fertilisation history. It is now a well established fact that mitochondria did evolve from free living bacteria being the common ancestor of both, eukaryotic mitochon- Wild crop relatives are now playing a significant part dria and #-proteobacteria. Advances in genome in the elucidation and improvement of the genomes Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field sequencing, the establishment of in organello and in of their cultivated counterparts. This work includes aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable vitro assays to name only a few, contributed signifi- comprehensive examinations of the status, origin, way for our children. This discipline addresses cur- cantly to advances in plant mitochondrial research. distribution, morphology, cytology, genetic diver- rent issues such as climate change, increasing food Second generation sequencing and the ability to sity and available genetic and genomic resources and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, directly sequence and analyse the whole plant tran- of numerous wild crop relatives, as well as of their soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiver- scriptome certainly will help to develop the research evolution and phylogenetic relationship. Further sity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on plant mitochondria to another level in the future. topics include their role as model plants, genetic ero- on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil sci- In this book the current knowledge about plant sion and conservation efforts, and their domestica- ence, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecol- mitochondria is presented in a series of detailed tion for the purposes of bioenergy, phytomedicines, ogy, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As chapters, which have been organized in five main nutraceuticals and phytoremediation. Wild Crop actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable sections: (i) dynamics, genes and genomes; (ii) tran- Relatives: Genomic and Breeding Resources com- agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. scription and RNA processing; (iii) translation and prises 10 volumes on Cereals, Millets and Grasses, This book series analyzes current agricultural issues, import; (iv) biochemistry, regulation and function; Oilseeds, Legume Crops and Forages, Vegetables, and proposes alternative solutions, consequently and (v) mitochondrial dysfunction and repair. These Temperate Fruits, Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, sections consist of two to five chapters, each[..] Industrial Crops, Plantation and Ornamental Crops, farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agricul- and Forest Trees. It contains 125 chapters written by ture, energy and food systems for future generations. Features nearly 400 well-known authors from about 40 coun- Features Mitochondria are the product of a long evolutionary tries. history. It is now a well established fact that mito- Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field chondria did evolve from free living bacteria being Features aiming at producing food and energy in a sustain- the common ancestor of both, eukaryotic mitochon- Wild crop relatives are now playing a significant part able way for humans and their children. Sustain- dria and #-proteobacteria. Advances in genome in the elucidation and improvement of the genomes able agriculture is a discipline that addresses current sequencing, the establishment of in organello and in of their cultivated counterparts. This work includes issues such as climate change, increasing food and vitro assays to name only a few, contributed signifi- comprehensive examinations of the status, origin, fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obe- cantly to advances in plant mitochondrial research. distribution, morphology, cytology, genetic diversity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest Second [..] sity and available genetic and genomic resources of control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, [..] numerous wild crop relatives, as well as of their evo- Contents Contents lution and phylogenetic relationship. Further [..] Preface: Introduction to plant mitochon- 1. Thinking by Connections and the Dynamics of dria.-Dynamics, Genes & Genomes.- Evolutionary Contents Nature for Food Production; Dr. Clara Ceppa. -2. origin and endosymbiotic aspects of mitochondria.- B S Ozdemir, and H. Budak: Agrostis.- Warren M. Transgenic Bt Corn Hybrids and Pest Manage- Dynamics of mitochondrial shape, size etc.- Plant Williams, A. V. Stewart, and M. L. Williamson: ment in the USA; Dr. Siddharth Tiwari.- 3. Marker- mitochondrial genomes & recombination.- Tran- Bromus.- S. Goel, H. D. Singh, and S. N. Raina: Assisted Breeding in Higher Plants; Dr. Mehboob scription & RNA processing.- Transcription in plant Cenchrus .- Yanqi Wu: Cynodon .- Alan V. Stew- Rahman.- 4. Phytoremediation Techniques for Pesti- mitochondria.- RNA processing and RNA stability.- art and Nicholas W. Ellison: Dactylis.- Vishnu Bha, cide Contaminations; Dr. Sophie Pascal-Lorber.- 5. RNA splicing.- RNA editing.- RNA binding proteins C. Mahalakshmi, Shashi, Sunil Saran , Soom Nath Sustainable Land Use and Agricultural Soil; Dr. Vic- required for chloroplast RNA processing.- Trans- Raina: Dichanthium .- Susana S. Neves: Eleusine.- tor Hugo Duran.- 6. 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G.W. Luck, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia; D. H.O. McCarthy, Queen's University Belfast, UK; J.A. Coulter, T. Miyata, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan; K.-U. Eckardt, Race, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia; R. Black, Queen's University Belfast, UK (Eds.) Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, Germany; M. Nangaku, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia (Eds.) University of Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) Nitric Oxide Demographic Change in Australia's Studies on Renal Disorders Rural Landscapes Methods and Protocols

Implications for Society and the Environment Conditions such as oxidative stress and hypoxia, The past two decades have seen an explosion in the which have a generalized impact on the oxygen number of research articles relating to both the phys- metabolism, have been implicated in the gene- Throughout history, humans have lived primarily iological and pathological responses evoked by nitric sis of kidney disease. This means that deepening in rural landscapes. In 2008, for the first time, the oxide generation. Despite this, accurate quantifi- our understanding of the pathobiology of oxygen global population became predominantly urban. cation of nitric oxide in either in vitro or in vivo metabolism in such diseases could be a fruitful path While much research has focussed on the impacts models remains challenging, due to the relatively towards tangible clinical benefits. Studies in Renal of increasing urbanisation, we have very little knowl- unstable nature of the molecule. In Nitric Oxide: Disorder collects reviews from leading researchers edge of the implications of these changes for rural Methods and Protocols, experts in the field provide a and clinical scientists working in exactly this field, landscapes. Global trends suggest populations in detailed reference manual packed with step-by-step providing an overview of the latest advances. The rural landscapes are, relatively speaking, in decline. approaches to reproduce various complex protocols causal role of impaired oxygen metabolism in kid- Yet this broad trend is too simplistic and can be within your own laboratory. Divided into two parts, ney disease has numerous clinical implications. It very misleading for researchers, land managers and the volume first covers various disparate protocols affects our understanding of the therapeutic benefits policy makers. This generalisation often masks a relating to the direct detection and quantification of accruing from anti-hypertensive agents; the way we much more complex and dynamic process of demo- nitric oxide, including techniques which detail how control hyperglycemia/hyperinsulinemia and hyper- graphic change, with some rural areas increasing to image real time in vivo generation of nitric oxide, lipidemia; and our use of dietary approaches to the in popularity and experiencing new environmen- quantify nitric oxide production in the rat brain, and correction of obesity. The defensive mechanisms tal pressures. The patterns of change can be broadly the detect ultralow levels of nitric oxide in the pM against oxidative stress, such as the Nrf2-Keap1 sys- characterised in two ways: population decline and range, and the book then continues with a section tem, and hypoxia, such as the PHD-HIF system, have dissolving rural communities; and amenity-led in- on techniques designed to either inhibit or enhance recently been explored in various cells, including migration (or counter-urbanisation) – a trend iden- nitric oxide, with an[..] kidney[..] tified in developed regions such as North America Features and Australia. Both of these patterns have substantial Features The past two decades have seen an explosion in the implications[..] Conditions such as oxidative stress and hypoxia, number of research articles relating to both the phys- which have a generalized impact on the oxygen Features iological and pathological responses evoked by nitric metabolism, have been implicated in the gene- Throughout history, humans have lived primarily oxide generation. Despite this, accurate quantifica- sis of kidney disease. This means that deepening in rural landscapes. In 2008, for the first time, the tion of nitric oxide in either in vitro or in vivo mod- our understanding of the pathobiology of oxygen global population became predominantly urban. els remains challenging, due to the relatively unstable metabolism in such diseases could be a fruitful path While much research has focussed on the impacts nature of the molecule. In Nitric Oxide: Methods towards tangible clinical benefits. Studies in Renal of increasing urbanisation, we have very little knowl- and Protocols, experts in the field provide [..] Disorder collects reviews from leading researchers edge of the implications of these changes for rural and clinical [..] Contents landscapes. Global trends suggest populations in Nitric Oxide Physiology and Pathology.- Ioniz- rural landscapes are, relatively speaking, in decline. Contents ing Radiation-Induced DNA Strand Breaks and #- Yet this [..] Preface.- Chapter 1. Oxidative stress injury in H2AX Foci in Cells Exposed to Nitric Oxide.- Deter- glomerular mesangium .- Chapter 2. Transition Met- Contents mination of S-Nitrosothiols in Biological Fluids als and other Forms of Oxidative Protein Damage 1. Patterns, drivers and implications of demographic by Chemiluminescence.- Measurement of Nitrite in .- Renal Disease.- Chapter 3. Cyclo-oxygenase in change in rural landscapes; Digby Race, Gary W in Blood Samples Using the Ferricyanide-Based the kidney and oxidative stress .- Chapter 4. Renin Luck, Rosemary Black.- 2. Amenity-led migration in Hemoglobin Oxidation Assay.- Selective Fluorescent angiotensin system in the kidney and oxidative stress rural Australia: A new driver of local demographic Activation for Bioimaging the Expression of Nitric -Local Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone-System and and environmental change?; Neil Argent, Matthew Oxide in Cellular and In vivo Systems.- Real Time NAD(P)H oxidase-dependent oxidative stress in the Tonts, Roy Jones, John Holmes.- 3. Sea- and tree- Measurement of Murine Hippocampus NO Levels in kidney- .- Chapter 5. Thiamine in diabetic renal dis- change phenomena in Far North Queensland, Aus- Response to Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion.- Detec- ease – dietary insufficiency, renal.- washout, anti- tralia: Impacts of land use change and mitigation tion of Low Levels of Nitric Oxide Using an Electro- stress gene response, therapeutic supplements, risk potential; Iris C. Bohnet, Nicky Moore.- 4. Seek- chemical[..] predictor and link to genetic[..] ing trees or escaping traffic? Socio-cultural factors Fields of interest and ‘tree-change’ migration in Australia; Angela T Fields of interest Biochemie Ragusa.- 5. Demographic change and rural[..] Oxidativer Stress; Zellbiologie; Nephrologie Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Professional/practitioner Landschaftsökologie; Landschafts-, Professional/practitioner und Stadtplanung; Type of publication haltige Entwicklung; Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Target groups Research Lieferbar Lieferbar

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K.E. Orwig, Universtiy of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; B.P. Hermann, Uni- R.J. Owens, University of Oxford, Division of Structural Biology, M. Pinedo-Vasquez, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; versity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds.) Oxford, U.K.; J.E. Nettleship, University of Oxford, Division of M.L. Ruffino, Ministério da Pesca e Aquicultura, Brasília, DF, Brazil; Structural Biology, Oxford, U.K. (Eds.) C. Padoch, The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA; E.S. Brondízio, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA (Eds.) Male Germline Stem Cells: Functional and Structural Developmental and Regenerative The Amazon Várzea Potential Proteomics of Glycoproteins The Decade Past and the Decade Ahead

It has been predicted that nearly half of all human Scientists investigating germ cells have, over the proteins are glycosylated indicating the signifi- This book takes a multi-disciplinary and critical look past 15 years, originated discoveries and innova- cance of glycoproteins in human health and disease. at what has changed over the last ten years in one tions that give us valuable insights into the mecha- For example, the glycans attached to proteins have of the world's most important and dynamic ecosys- nisms that regulate not just stem cell function, but emerged as important biomarkers in the diagnosis tems, the Amazon floodplain or várzea. It also looks human development in its widest sense. With contri- of diseases such as cancers and play a significant role forward, assessing the trends that will determine the butions from some of the leading researchers in the in how pathogenic viruses gain entry into human fate of environments and people of the várzea over field, Male Germline Stem Cells: Developmental and cells. The study of glycoproteins has now become a the next ten years and providing crucial information Regenerative Potential assesses the implications of truly proteomic science. In the last few years, tech- that is needed to formulate strategies for confronting these discoveries for understanding the fundamental nology developments including in silico methods, these looming realities. biology of germline stem cells as well as their poten- high throughput separation and detection techniques tial for human stem cell-based therapies. This mono- have accelerated the characterization of glycopro- Features graph covers many of the fundamental issues now teins in cells and tissues. Glyco-engineering coupled This book takes a multi-disciplinary and critical look being explored by today’s generation of stem cell to rapid recombinant protein production has facil- at what has changed over the last ten years in one researchers, including the field’s potential for regen- itated the determination of glycoprotein structures of the world's most important and dynamic ecosys- erative medicine. Ranging from an assessment of the key to exploring and exploiting their functional roles. tems, the Amazon floodplain or várzea. It also looks pluripotency of primordial germ cells and their pos- Each chapter in this volume is written by experts in forward, assessing the trends that will determine the sible applications in treating testicular cancer, to the the field and together provide a review of the state of fate of environments and people of the [..] recovery of once-mordant fertilization-competent the art in the emerging field of glycoproteomics. sperm, this volume has it all. It is a reference point Contents for any scientist involved in[..] Features Preface I: The Várzea: The Decade Past.- Preface II: It has been predicted that nearly half of all human The Várzea: The Decade Past and the Decade Ahead: Features proteins are glycosylated indicating the signifi- An Introduction.- List of Contributors.- List of Fig- Scientists investigating germ cells have, over the cance of glycoproteins in human health and disease. ures.- List of Tables.- PART I.- PART II.- PART III.- past 15 years, originated discoveries and innova- For example, the glycans attached to proteins have PART IV.- PART V.- PART VI.- Index. tions that give us valuable insights into the mecha- emerged as important biomarkers in the diagnosis of nisms that regulate not just stem cell function, but diseases such as cancers and play a significant role in Fields of interest human development in its widest sense. With contri- how pathogenic viruses gain entry into human cells. Forstmanagement; Angewandte Ökologie; Biolo- butions from some of the leading researchers in the The study of glycoproteins has now become a truly gie und Bewirtschaftung der Fauna; Naturschutz ; field, Male Germline Stem Cells: Developmental and [..] Humangeographie; Nachhaltige Entwicklung Regenerative Potential assesses the implications of these [..] Contents Target groups Preface.- Glycoproteomics in Health and Disease, Research Contents W.B. Struwe et al..- Glyco-engineering of Fc Glycans Foreword.- Part I – Germline developmental poten- Type of publication to the Biological Functions in Therapeutic IgGs, T. tial.- 1. Primordial germ cells to EG cells, Peter Contributed volume Shantra Raju et al..- Bioinformatics Databases and Donovan.- 2. Pluripotent stem cells from SSCs, Applications Available for Glycobiology and Gly- Marco Seandel, Ilaria Falciatori, and Shahin Rafii.- comics, R. Ranzinger et al..- Lectin Microarrays: Lieferbar 3. ES cells to gametes, Sonya M. 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Membrane and Desalination The Genetics and Genomics of the Brassicaceae provides a review of this important family (commonly Technologies termed the mustard family, or Cruciferae). The family contains several cultivated species, including radish, rocket, watercress, wasabi and horseradish, In this essential new volume, Volume 13: Mem- in addition to the vegetable and oil crops of the Bras- brane and Desalination Technologies, a panel of sica genus. There are numerous further species with expert researchers provide a wealth of information great potential for exploitation in 21st century agri- on membrane and desalination technologies. An culture, particularly as sources of bioactive chemi- advanced chemical and environmental engineering cals. These opportunities are reviewed, in the context textbook as well as a comprehensive reference book, of the Brassicaceae in agriculture. More detailed this volume is of high value to advanced graduate descriptions are provided of the genetics of the culti- and undergraduate students, researchers, scientists, vated Brassica crops, including both the species pro- and designers of water and wastewater treatment ducing most of the brassica vegetable crops (B. rapa systems. This is an essential part of the Handbook and B. oleracea) and the principal species producing of Environmental Engineering series, an incredible oilseed crops (B. napus and B. juncea). The Brassi- collection of methodologies that study the effects of caceae also include important “model” plant species. pollution and waste in their three basic forms: gas, Most prominent is Arabidopsis thaliana, the first solid, and liquid. Chapters adopt the series format, plant species to have its genome sequenced. Natural employing methods of practical design and calcu- genetic variation is[..] lation illustrated by numerical examples, including pertinent cost data whenever possible, and exploring Features in great detail the fundamental principles of the field. The Genetics and Genomics of the Brassicaceae pro- Volume 13: Membrane and Desalination Technolo- vides a review of this important family (commonly gies is an essential guide for researchers, highlight- termed the mustard family, or Cruciferae). The fam- ing[..] ily contains several cultivated species, including radish, rocket, watercress, wasabi and horseradish, in Features addition to the vegetable and oil crops of the Brassica In this essential new volume, Volume 13: Mem- genus. There are numerous further species with great brane and Desalination Technologies, a panel of potential for exploitation in 21st century [..] expert researchers provide a wealth of information on membrane and desalination technologies. An Contents advanced chemical and environmental engineering Chapter 1: Phylogeny, Genome and Karyotype Evo- textbook as well as a comprehensive reference book, lution of Crucifers (Brassicaceae).- Chapter 2: The this volume is of high value to advanced graduate Brassicaceae in agriculture.- Chapter 3:The non- and undergraduate students, researchers, scientists, coding landscape of the genome of Arabidopsis and designers of [..] thaliana.- Chapter 4: Natural variation in Arabidop- sis thaliana.- Chapter 5: Chasing ghosts: comparative Contents capping in the Brassicaceae.- Chapter 6: Compara- MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY: PAST, PRESENT tive genome analysis at the sequence level.- Chapter AND FUTURE.- PREPARATION OF POLYMERIC 7: Structural and functional evolution of resynthe- MEMBRANES.- ADVANCED MEMBRANE FOUL- sized polyploids.- Chapter 8: The genetics of Brassica ING CHARACTERIZATION IN FULL-SCALE rapa L.- Chapter 9: The genetics of Brassica oler- REVERSE OSMOSIS PROCESSES.- MEMBRANE acea.-Chapter 10: The genetics of Brassica[..] FILTRATION REGULATIONS AND DETERMI- NATION OF LOG REMOVAL VALUE (LRV).- Fields of interest TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS, Pflanzengenetik und Genomik; Botanik; Pflanzen- MUNICIPAL WASTES AND POTABLE WATER physiologie; Pflanzenzucht / Biotechnologie BY MEMBRANE BIOREACTORS.- TREATMENT Target groups OF FOOD INDUSTRY WASTES BY MEMBRANE Research FILTRATION.- MEMBRANE SEPARATION: BASICS AND APPLICATIONS.- MEMBRANE SYS- Type of publication TEMS PLANNING AND DESIGN.- ADSORPTION Contributed volume DESALINATION – A NOVEL METHOD.- MEM- BRANE PROCESSES FOR RECLAAMTION OF MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER.-[..] Lieferbar Fields of interest 2011. XII, 677 p. 36 illus. in color. (Plant Genetics and Genomics: Biochemie; Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie; Crops and Models, Band 9) Geb. Meeres- und Süßwasserforschung

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J.A. Winer, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; C.E. M. Öztürk, University of Ege, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey; B. Böer, Schreiner, Coleman Memorial Laboratory, Department of Oto- UNESCO Office, Doha, Qatar; H.-J. Barth, University of Regens- Materialwissenschaften laryngology, San Francisco, CA, USA (Eds.) burg, Department of Physical Geography, Regensburg, Germany; S.-W. Breckle, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany; M. Clüsener-Godt, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France; M.A. Khan, The Auditory Cortex University of Karachi, Pakistan (Eds.) J.A. Burdick, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; R.L. Mauck, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Eds.) Sabkha Ecosystems There has been substantial progress in understanding the contributions of the auditory forebrain to Volume III: Africa and Southern Europe Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering hearing, sound localization, communication, emo- Applications tive behavior, and cognition. The Auditory Cor- tex covers the latest knowledge about the auditory This book is part of the Sabkha Ecosystems series. A Review of the Past and Future Trends forebrain, including the auditory cortex as well as The series is designed to provide information on the medial geniculate body in the thalamus. This sabkha ecosystems of different regions. It will add book will cover all important aspects of the auditory to the collective knowledge available about saline A concise overview of tissue engineering technolo- forebrain organization and function, integrating the ecosystems and also focuses on the African region gies and materials towards specific applications, auditory thalamus and cortex into a smooth, coher- where only limited information is currently available both past and potential growth areas in this unique ent whole. Volume One covers basic auditory neu- on. discipline is provided to the reader. The specific roscience. It complements The Auditory Cortex, area of the biomaterial component used within the Volume 2: Integrative Neuroscience, which takes a Features paradigm of tissue engineering is examined in detail. more applied/clinical perspective. This book is part of the Sabkha Ecosystems series. This is the first work to specifically covers topics of The series is designed to provide information on interest with regards to the biomaterial component. Features sabkha ecosystems of different regions. It will add The book is divided into 2 sections: (i) general mate- This volume is a summary and synthesis of the cur- to the collective knowledge available about saline rials technology (e.g., fibrous tissue scaffolds) and rent state of auditory forebrain organization. It ecosystems and also focuses on the African region (ii) applications in the engineering of specific tissues addresses a clinical and academic research area that where only limited information is currently available (e.g., materials for cartilage tissue engineering). Each has experienced substantial progress in understand- on. chapter covers the fundamentals and reflects not ing the contribution of the auditory forebrain (that only a review of the literature, but also addresses the is, the medial geniculate body, the auditory cortex, Contents future of the topic. The book is intended for an audi- and limbic-related structures) to hearing, sound Preface; Turki Bin Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.- ence of researchers in both industry and academia localization, communication, emotive behavior, [..] Foreword; Walter Erdelen.- 1. Sabkha Regions of that are interested in a concise overview regarding Tropical East Africa; Shahina A. Ghazanfar and the biomaterials component of tissue engineering, a Contents Henk J. Beentje.- 2. A Review of Fauna & Flora topic that is timely and only growing as a field. Historical Survey -A Profile of Auditory Forebrain Associated with Coastal & Inland Saline Flats from Connections and Circuits -Thalamocortical Connec- Namibia – With Special Reference to the Etosha Pan; Features tions -Corticocortical Connections -Commissural Peter L. Cunningham and Willem Jankowitz.- 3. A concise overview of tissue engineering technolo- System -Intrinsic Connections -Non-Auditory Affer- Introducing the Namib Desert Playas; Frank Eckardt gies and materials towards specific applications, ents -Corticothalamic Connections -Descending and N. Drake.- 4. Quantitative Eolian Transport of both past and potential growth areas in this unique Connections to the Midbrain and Brainstem -Neuro- Evaporite Salts from the Makgadikgadi Depression discipline is provided to the reader. The specific chemistry -Cellular and Synaptic Biophysics -Phys- (Ntwetwe and Sua Pans) in Northeastern Botswana: area of the biomaterial component used within the iology of Thalamus -Thalamic Relations with the Implications for Regional Ground-Water Quality;[..] paradigm of tissue engineering is examined in detail. Limbic System -Spectral and Intensity Coding -Tem- This is the first work to specifically covers topics of poral Coding -Binaural Coding and Spatial Localiza- Fields of interest interest with regards to the biomaterial [..] tion Pflanzenökologie; Agrarwissenschaften; Biodiversität; Ökologie; Terrestrische Ökologie; Contents Fields of interest Botanik I. 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M.E. Glicksman, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA E.J. Mittemeijer, Max-Planck Institute for Metals Research/Insti- G.Z. Voyiadjis, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA tute of Materials Science, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Ger- (Ed.) many Principles of Solidification Damage Mechanics and An Introduction to Modern Casting and Crystal Growth Con- Fundamentals of Materials Science cepts Micromechanics of Localized The Microstructure–Property Relationship Using Metals as Fracture Phenomena in Inelastic Model Systems Solids “Principles of Solidification” offers comprehensive descriptions of liquid-to-solid transitions encountered in shaped casting, welding, and non-biologi- This book offers a strong introduction to funda- cal bulk crystal growth processes. The book logically mental concepts on the basis of materials science. This book resulted from a series of lecture notes develops through careful presentation of relevant It conveys the central issue of materials science, dis- presented in CISM, Udine in July 7 -11, 2008. The thermodynamic and kinetic theories and models tinguishing it from merely solid state physics and papers inform about recent advances in contin- of solidification occurring in a variety of materials. solid state chemistry, namely to develop models that uum damage mechanics for both metals and metal Major topics encompass the liquid-state, liquid-solid provide the relation between the microstructure and matrix composites as well as the micromechan- transformations, chemical macro- and microseg- the properties. The book is meant to be used in the ics of localization in inelastic solids. Also many of regation, purification by fractional crystallization beginning of a materials science and engineering the different constitutive damage models that have and zone refining, solid-liquid interfaces, polyphase study as well as throughout an entire undergradu- recently appeared in the literature and the differ- freezing, and rapid solidification processing. Solid- ate and even graduate study as a solid background ent approaches to this topic are presented, making liquid interfaces are discussed quantitatively both against which specialized texts can be studied. Top- them easily accessible to researchers and graduate as sharp and diffuse entities, with supporting dif- ics dealt with are "crystallography", "lattice defects", students in civil engineering, mechanical engineer- ferential geometric descriptions. The book offers: • "microstructural analysis", "phase equilibria and ing, engineering mechanics, aerospace engineering, Detailed mathematical examples throughout to guide transformations" and "mechanical strength". After and material science. readers • Applications of solidification and crystal the basic chapters the coverage of topics occurs to an Features growth methodologies for preparation and purifica- extent surpassing what can be offered in a freshman's This book resulted from a series of lecture notes tion of metals, ceramics, polymers and semiconduc- course. About the authorProf. Mittemeijer is one of presented in CISM, Udine in July 7 -11, 2008. The tors • Appendices providing supporting[..] the top scientists in materials science, whose percep- tiveness and insight have led to important achieve- papers inform about recent advances in contin- Features ments. This book witnesses of[..] uum damage mechanics for both metals and metal “Principles of Solidification” offers comprehensive matrix composites as well as the micromechan- descriptions of liquid-to-solid transitions encoun- Features ics of localization in inelastic solids. Also many of tered in shaped casting, welding, and non-biologi- This book offers a strong introduction to funda- the different constitutive damage models that have cal bulk crystal growth processes. The book logically mental concepts on the basis of materials science. recently appeared in the literature and the different develops through careful presentation of relevant It conveys the central issue of materials science, dis- approaches [..] thermodynamic and kinetic theories and models tinguishing it from merely solid state physics and Contents of solidification occurring in a variety of materials. solid state chemistry, namely to develop models that Part I: Consistent Non Local Coupled Damage.- Major topics encompass the liquid-state, liquid-solid provide the relation between the microstructure and Model and Its Application in Impact Response.- [..] the properties. The book is meant to be used in the beginning of a materials science and [..] of Composite Materials.- 1 Prologue.- 2 Nonlocal Contents formulation of the highvelocity impact.- induced Part I Introductory Aspects.- Crystals & Melts.- Contents damage.- 3 Mechanics of small damage in fiber rein- Thermodynamics of Crystal-Melt Phase Change.- Introduction.- electronic structure of the atom.- forced.- composite materials.- composite materials.- Thermal Concepts in Solidification.- Solidification chemical bonding in solids.- crystallography.- the 4 A Comparative Study of Damage Variables in.- of Pure Materials.- Part II Macrosegregation.- Solute crystal imperfection; lattice defects.- analysis of the Continuum Damage Mechanics.- Continuum Dam- Mass Balances: Macrosegregation.- Plane-Front microstructure; analysis of lattice imperfections.- age Mechanics.- 5 Computational aspects of the pro- Solidication.- Composition Control.- Part III Solid- phase equilibria.- diffusion.- phase transforma- posed theory.- 6 Verification and validation of the Liquid Interfaces: Capillarity, Stability, Nucleation.- tions.- recovery, recrystallization and grain growth.- theoretical formulation.- 7 Application of the theory Crystal-Molt Interfaces.- Constitutional Supercool- mechanical strength of materials. in studying high velocity.- contact problems.- 8[..] ing.- Linear Morphological Stability.- Non-Lin- Fields of interest Fields of interest ear Stability Models.- Nucleation Catalysis.- Part Metallische Werkstoffe; Kontinuums- und Werk- Materialwissenschaft (allgemein); Konstruktion- IV Microstructure Evolution.- Dendritic Growth.- stoffmechanik ; Kondensierte Materie; Physikalische slehre, Produktentwicklung ; Physik (allgemein); Microsegregation.- Interface Structures[..] Chemie; Strukturwerkstoffkunde; Beschreibung und Mathematik (allgemein) Fields of interest Auswertung von Werkstoffen Target groups Oberflächen und Verbindungen, Dünnschichten; Target groups Research Technische Thermodynamik, Wärme- und Stoffaus- Graduate tausch; Polymerwissenschaften Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Graduate Lieferbar Type of publication Lieferbar Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook 2011. 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A. Abbes, Université de Rennes, France Semilinear Elliptic Equations for Beginners Éléments de Géométrie Rigide Graphs and Matrices provides a welcome addition to Existence Results via the Variational Approach the rapidly expanding selection of literature in this Volume I. Construction et Étude Géométrique des Espaces field. As the title suggests, the book’s primary focus is Rigides graph theory, with an emphasis on topics relating to linear algebra and matrix theory. Information is pre- Semilinear elliptic equations are of fundamental sented at a relatively elementary level with the view importance for the study of geometry, physics, of leading the student into further research. In the La géométrie rigide est devenue, au fil des ans, mechanics, engineering and life sciences. The varia- first part of the book matrix preliminaries are dis- un outil indispensable dans un grand nombre de tional approach to these equations has experienced cussed and the basic properties of graph-associated questions en géométrie arithmétique. Depuis ses spectacular success in recent years, reaching a high matrices highlighted. Further topics include those premières fondations, posées par J. Tate en 1961, la level of complexity and refinement, with a multitude of graph theory such as regular graphs and algebraic théorie s'est développée dans des directions variées. of applications. Additionally, some of the simplest connectivity, Laplacian eigenvalues of threshold Ce livre est le premier volume d'un traité qui expose variational methods are evolving as classical tools graphs, positive definite completion problem and un développement systématique de la géométrie in the field of nonlinear differential equations. This graph-based matrix games. Whilst this book will be rigide suivant l'approche de M. Raynaud, basée book is an introduction to variational methods and invaluable to researchers in graph theory, it may also sur les schémas formels à éclatements admissi- their applications to semilinear elliptic problems. be of benefit to a wider, cross-disciplinary reader- bles près. Ce volume est consacré à la construction Providing a comprehensive overview on the sub- ship. des espaces rigides dans une situation relative et à ject, this book will support both student and teacher l'étude de leurs propriétés géométriques. L'accent engaged in a first course in nonlinear elliptic equa- Features est particulièrement mis sur l'étude de la topologie tions. The material is introduced gradually, and in Whilst it is a moot point amongst researchers, lin- admissible d'un espace rigide cohérent, analogue some cases redundancy is added to stress the funda- ear algebra is an important component in the study de la topologie de Zariski d'un schéma. Parmi les mental steps in theory-building. Topics include dif- of graphs. This book illustrates the elegance and sujets traités figurent l'étude des faisceaux cohérents ferential calculus for functionals, linear theory, and power of matrix techniques in the study of graphs et de leur cohomologie, le théorème de platification existence theorems by minimization techniques and by means of several results, both classical and recent. par éclatements admissibles qui généralise au cadre min-max procedures. Requiring a basic[..] The emphasis on matrix techniques is greater than formel-rigide un théorème de Raynaud-Gruson dans other standard references on algebraic graph theory, le cadre algébrique, et le théorème de comparaison Features and the important matrices associated with graphs du[..] Semilinear elliptic equations are of fundamental [..] importance for the study of geometry, physics, Features mechanics, engineering and life sciences. The varia- Contents La géométrie rigide est devenue, au fil des ans, tional approach to these equations has experienced Preliminaries.- Incidence Matrix.- Adjacency un outil indispensable dans un grand nombre de spectacular success in recent years, reaching a high Matrix.- Laplacian Matrix.- Cycles and Cuts.- Reg- questions en géométrie arithmétique. Depuis ses level of complexity and refinement, with a multitude ular Graphs.- Algebraic Connectivity.- Distance premières fondations, posées par J. Tate en 1961, la of applications. Additionally, some of the simplest Matrix of a Tree.- Resistance Distance.- Laplacian théorie s’est développée dans des directions variées. variational methods are evolving as classical [..] Eigenvalues of Threshold Graphs.- Positive Defi- Ce livre est le premier volume d’un traité qui expose nite Completion Problem.- Matrix Games Based on un [..] Contents Graphs.- Hints and Solutions to Selected Exercises. Introduction and basic results.- Minimization Contents techniques: compact problems.- Minimization Fields of interest Préface par Michel Raynaud.- Avant-propos.- Intro- techniques: lack of compactness.- Introduction to Lineare und Multilineare Algebra, Matrizentheorie duction.- Chapitre 1. Préliminaires.- Chapitre 2. minimax methods.- Index of the main assumptions Géométrie formelle.- Chapitre 3. Éclatements admis- Target groups sibles.- Chapitre 4. Géométrie rigide.- Chapitre 5. Fields of interest Graduate Platitude.- Chapitre 6. Invariants différentiels. 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R.J. Boucherie, University of Twente, The Netherlands; N.M. van 159,43 € M. Brokate, TU München, Garching; G. Kersting, Universität Dijk, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Eds.) ISBN 978-1-4419-6471-7 Frankfurt Queueing Networks Maß und Integral

A Fundamental Approach

Das Lebesgue-Integral ist ein essentielles Werkzeug für Analysis und Stochastik und damit für viele Bere-

This handbook aims to high- iche, in denen Mathematik zum Einsatz kommt. Das light fundamental, methodological and compu- vorliegende Lehrbuch ist eine kompakte, in Vor- tational aspects of networks of queues to provide lesungen erprobte Einführung in die damit befasste insights and to unify results that can be applied Maß- und Integrationstheorie. Es werden die wichti- in a more general manner. The gen Themen der Theorie angesprochen und auch handbook is organized into five parts:

Part 1 consid- anderen Gebieten der Mathematik herstellen. Die ers exact analytical results such as of product didaktische Anordnung des Stoffes ist so gewählt, form type. Topics include characterization of der Bachelor-Studiengänge einsetzbar ist. product forms by physical balance concepts and simple traffic flow equations, classes of service and queue disci- Das Lebesgue-Integral ist ein essentielles Werkzeug plines that allow a product form, a unified description of product forms iche, in denen Mathematik zum Einsatz kommt. Das for discrete time queueing networks, vorliegende Lehrbuch ist eine kompakte, in Vor- insights for insensitivity, and lesungen erprobte Einführung in die damit befasste aggregation and decomposition results that allow Maß- und Integrationstheorie. Es werden die wichti- sub networks to be aggregated into single nodes gen Themen der Theorie angesprochen und auch to reduce computational burden.

Part anderen Gebieten [..] 2 looks at monotonicity and comparison results such[..] Contents 1.Einführung, 2. Messbarkeit, 3. Maße, 4. Das Inte- Features gral von nichtnegativen Funktionen, 5. Integrier- This handbook aims to highlight fundamental, bare Funktionen, 6. Konvergenz 7. Eindeutigkeit und methodological and computational aspects of net- Regularität von Maßen, 8. Mehrfachintegrale und works of queues to provide insights and to unify Produktmaße, 9. Absolute Stetigkeit, 10. Die Trans- results that can be applied in a more general man- formationsformel von Jacobi, 11. Konstruktion von ner. The handbook is organized into five parts:Part Maßen 12. Hilberträume, 13. Banachräume 1 considers exact analytical results such as of product form type. Topics include [..] Fields of interest Maß- und Integrationstheorie Contents On Practical Product Form Characterizations.- Target groups Order Independent Queues.- Insensitivity in Upper undergraduate Stochastic Models.- Palm Calculus, Reallocatable GSMP and Insensitivity Structure.- Networks with Type of publication Customers, Signals, and Product Form Solutions.- German textbook Discrete Time Networks with Product Form Steady States.- Decomposition and aggregation in queueing Lieferbar networks.- Stochastic comparison of queueing networks.- Error Bounds and Comparison Results: The 2011. VIII, 160 S. (Mathematik Kompakt) Softcover Markov Reward Approach For Queueing Networks.- Stability of join-the-shortest-queue networks: anal- 18,90 € ysis by fluid limits.- Methods in Diffusion Approxi- ISBN 978-3-7643-9972-6 mation for[..]

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Higher Structures in Geometry and Analysis and Control of Boolean Physics Networks

In Honor of Murray Gerstenhaber and Jim Stasheff A Semi-tensor Product Approach

This book is centered around higher algebraic struc- Analysis and Control of Boolean Networks presents tures stemming from the work of Murray Gersten- a systematic new approach to the investigation of haber and Jim Stasheff that are now ubiquitous in Boolean control networks. The fundamental tool in various areas of mathematics— such as algebra, this approach is a novel matrix product called the algebraic topology, differential geometry, algebraic semi-tensor product (STP). Using the STP, a logi- geometry, mathematical physics— and in theoretical cal function can be expressed as a conventional dis- physics such as quantum field theory and string the- crete-time linear system. In the light of this linear ory. These higher algebraic structures provide a com- expression, certain major issues concerning Boolean mon language essential in the study of deformation network topology – fixed points, cycles, transient quantization, theory of algebroids and groupoids, times and basins of attractors – can be easily revealed symplectic field theory, and much more. The ideas by a set of formulae. This framework renders the of higher homotopies and algebraic deformation state-space approach to dynamic control systems have a growing number of theoretical applications applicable to Boolean control networks. The bilin- and have played a prominent role in recent mathe- ear-systemic representation of a Boolean control net- matical advances. For example, algebraic versions work makes it possible to investigate basic control of higher homotopies have led eventually to the problems including controllability, observability, sta- proof of the formality conjecture and the deforma- bilization, disturbance decoupling etc. tion quantization of Poisson manifolds. As observed in deformations and deformation philosophy, a Features basic observation is that higher homotopy structures The Boolean network has become a powerful tool behave much better[..] for describing and simulating cellular networks in which the elements behave in an on–off fashion. Features Analysis and Control of Boolean Networks presents This book is centered around higher algebraic struc- a systematic new approach to the investigation of tures stemming from the work of Murray Gersten- Boolean control networks. The fundamental tool in haber and Jim Stasheff that are now ubiquitous in this approach is a novel matrix product called the various areas of mathematics— such as algebra, semi-tensor product (STP). Using the STP, a logical algebraic topology, differential geometry, algebraic [..] geometry, mathematical physics— and in theoretical physics such as quantum field theory and string the- Contents ory. These higher algebraic structures provide a com- Propositional Logic.- Semi-tensor Product of Matri- mon [..] ces.- Matrix Expression of Logic.- Logical Equa- tion.- Topological Structure of Boolean Networks.- Contents Input-state Approach of Boolean Control Networks.- Topics in Algebraic deformation theory.- Origins Controllability and Observability of BCN.- Real- and breadth of the theory of higher homotopies.- ization of BCN.- Stability and Stabilization.- Dis- The deformation philosophy, quantization and non- turbance Decoupling.- k-valued Network.- Input– commutative space-time structures.- Differential Output Decomposition.- Random Boolean Net- geometry of Gerbes and differential forms.- Sym- work.- Appendix: Numerical Algorithms. plectic connections of Ricci type and star products.- Effective Batalin–Vilkovisky theories, equivariant Fields of interest configuration spaces and cyclic chains.- Noncom- Systemtheorie, Steuerungstheorie; Mess- und mutative calculus and the Gauss-Manin connec- Regelungstechnik; Mathematische Biologie im All- tion.- The Lie algebra perturbation lemma.- Twisting gemeinen; Biologische Netzwerke, Systembiologie; Elements in Homotopy G-algebras.- Homological Systembiologie; Mathematische Logik und Formale perturbation theory and homological mirror symme- Sprachen try.-[..] Target groups Fields of interest Graduate Topologische Gruppen, Lie-Gruppen; Gruppentheo- rie und Generalisierungen; Algebraische Geometrie; Type of publication Mathematische Mehoden in der Physik ; Ange- Monograph wandte Mathematik Lieferbar Target groups Research 2011. XVI, 470 p. 40 illus. (Communications and Control Engi- neering) Geb. Type of publication Contributed volume 128,35 € ISBN 978-0-85729-096-0 Lieferbar

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M. Fabian, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic; P. L. Gawarecki, Kettering University, Flint, MI, USA; V. Mandrekar, A. Ghizzetti, Università di Roma, Italy (Ed.) Habala, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic; P. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA Hájek, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic; V. Mon- tesinos, Universidad Politécnia de Valencia, Spain; V. Zizler, Uni- Alcune questioni di analisi versity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada Stochastic Differential Equations in numerica Infinite Dimensions Banach Space Theory Lectures given at a Summer School of the Centro Inter- with Applications to Stochastic Partial Differential Equations nazionale Matematico Estivo (C.I.M.E.) held in Perugia, Italy, The Basis for Linear and Nonlinear Analysis September 7-16, 1964

The systematic study of existence, uniqueness, and Banach spaces provide a framework for linear and properties of solutions to stochastic differential equa- A. Ghizzetti: a) Lezioni sui procedimenti di quasilin- nonlinear functional analysis, operator theory, tions in infinite dimensions arising from practical earizzazione e applicazioni. b) Nozioni fondamen- abstract analysis, probability, optimization and other problems characterizes this volume that is intended tali sulle equazioni alle differenze e sulle frazioni branches of mathematics. This book introduces the for graduate students and for pure and applied continue.- P. Wynn: Four lectures on the numeri- reader to linear functional analysis and to related mathematicians, physicists, engineers, profession- cal application of continued fractions.- W. Gautschi: parts of infinite-dimensional Banach space theory. als working with mathematical models of finance. Strength and weakness of three-term recurrence Key Features: - Develops classical theory, includ- Major methods include compactness, coercivity, relation.- F.L. Bauer: Use of continued fractions and ing weak topologies, locally convex space, Schauder monotonicity, in a variety of set-ups. The authors algorithms related to them. bases and compact operator theory - Covers Radon- emphasize the fundamental work of Gikhman and Features Nikodým property, finite-dimensional spaces and Skorokhod on the existence and uniqueness of solu- A. Ghizzetti: a) Lezioni sui procedimenti di quasilin- local theory on tensor products - Contains sections tions to stochastic differential equations and present earizzazione e applicazioni. b) Nozioni fondamen- on uniform homeomorphisms and non-linear the- its extension to infinite dimension. They also gen- tali sulle equazioni alle differenze e sulle frazioni ory, Rosenthal's L1 theorem, fixed points, and more - eralize the work of Khasminskii on stability and continue.- P. Wynn: Four lectures on the numeri- Includes information about further topics and direc- stationary distributions of solutions. New results, cal application of continued fractions.- W. Gautschi: tions of research and some open problems at the end applications, and examples of stochastic partial Strength and weakness of three-term recurrence of each chapter - Provides numerous exercises for differential equations are included. This clear and relation.- F.L. Bauer: Use of continued fractions and practice The text is suitable for graduate courses or detailed presentation gives the basics of the infinite algorithms related to them. for independent study. Prerequisites include basic dimensional version of the classic books of Gikhman and Skorokhod and of Khasminskii in one concise[..] courses in calculus and linear. Researchers in func- Contents tional analysis will also benefit for this book[..] Features A. Ghizzetti: a) Lezioni sui procedimenti di quasilin- earizzazione e applicazioni. b) Nozioni fondamen- Features The systematic study of existence, uniqueness, and tali sulle equazioni alle differenze e sulle frazioni Banach spaces provide a framework for linear and properties of solutions to stochastic differential equa- continue.- P. Wynn: Four lectures on the numeri- nonlinear functional analysis, operator theory, tions in infinite dimensions arising from practical cal application of continued fractions.- W. Gautschi: abstract analysis, probability, optimization and other problems characterizes this volume that is intended Strength and weakness of three-term recurrence branches of mathematics. This book introduces the for graduate students and for pure and applied math- relation.- F.L. Bauer: Use of continued fractions and reader to linear functional analysis and to related ematicians, physicists, engineers, professionals work- algorithms related to them. parts of infinite-dimensional Banach space theory. ing with mathematical models of finance. 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Y.E. Gliklikh, Voronezh State University, Russia J. Gray, The Open University, Buckinghamshire, UK J. Gregor, Czech Technical University, Praha, Czech Republic; J. Tišer, Czech Technical University, Praha, Czech Republic Global and Stochastic Analysis Worlds Out of Nothing Discovering Mathematics with Applications to Mathematical A Course in the History of Geometry in the 19th Century Physics A Problem-Solving Approach to Mathematical Analysis with MATHEMATICA® and Maple™

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This on to the study of the singular points of algebraic are connected by hyperlinks, pointing toward eas- book develops methods of Global Analysis and curves (Plücker’s equations) and their role in resolv- ier or more difficult problems so as to show paths of Stochastic Analysis such that their combination ing a paradox in the theory of duality; to Riemann’s mathematical reasoning. Basic definitions and theo- allows one to have a more or less common treat- work on differential geometry; and to Beltrami’s role rems can also be found by hyperlinks from relevant ment for areas of mathematical physics that tradi- in successfully establishing non-Euclidean geom- places. Problems are open to alternative formula- tionally are considered as divergent and requiring etry as a rigorous mathematical subject. The final tions, generalizations, simplifications, and verifica- different methods of investigation.

Global part of the book considers how projective geometry tion of hypotheses by the reader; this is shown to be and Stochastic Analysis with Applications to Mathe- rose to prominence, and looks at Poincaré’s ideas helpful in solving problems. The book presents how matical Physics covers branches of mathematics that about non-Euclidean geometry and their physical advanced mathematical software can aid all stages of are currently absent in monograph form. Through and philosophical significance. Three chapters are mathematical reasoning while the mathematical con- the demonstration of new topics of investigation and devoted to writing and assessing work in the history tent remains in foreground. The authors show how results, both in traditional and more recent prob- of mathematics, with examples of sample questions software can contribute to deeper understanding and lems, this book offers a fresh perspective on ordinary in the subject, advice on how to write essays, and to enlarging the scope of teaching for students and and stochastic differential equations and inclusions comments on what instructors should be looking for. teachers of mathematics. (in particular, given in terms of Nelson's mean[..] Features Features Features Worlds Out of Nothing is the first book to provide Discovering Mathematics: A Problem-Solving Methods of global analysis and stochastic analysis a course on the history of geometry in the 19th cen- Approach to Analysis with Mathematica and Maple are most often applied in mathematical physics as tury. Based on the latest historical research, the book provides a constructive approach to mathematical separate entities, thus forming important directions is aimed primarily at undergraduate and graduate discovery through innovative use of software tech- in the field. However, while combination of the two students in mathematics but will also appeal to the nology. Interactive Mathematica and Maple note- subject areas is rare, it is fundamental for the con- reader with a general interest in the history of mathe- books are integral to this books’ utility as a practical sideration of a broader class of problems This book matics. Emphasis is placed on understanding the his- tool for learning. Interrelated concepts, definitions develops methods of Global Analysis and Stochastic torical significance of the new [..] and theorems are connected through hyperlinks, [..] Analysis such that their combination [..] Contents Contents Contents Mathematics in the French Revolution.- Poncelet Part I Concepts: Mappings, composite and inverse Part I Global Analysis.- Manifolds and Related (and Pole and Polar).- Theorems in Projective functions.- Infinite sequences.- Periodicity.- Part II Objects.- Connections.- Ordinary Differential Equa- Geometry.- Poncelet’s Traité.- Duality and the Dual- Tools: Finite Sums.- Inequalities.- Collocation and tions.- Elements of the Theory of Set-Valued Map- ity Controversy.- Poncelet and Chasles.- Lambert least squares methods.- Part III Applications: Max- pings.- Analysis on Groups of Diffeomorphisms.- and Legendre.- Gauss.- Janos Bolyai.- Lobachevskii.- imal and minimal values.- Arcs and curves.- Cen- Part II Stochastic Analysis.- Essentials from Stochas- To 1855.- Writing.- Möbius.- The Duality Para- ter of mass and moments.- Miscellaneous.- Part IV tic Analysis in Linear Spaces.- Stochastic Analysis dox.- The Plücker Formulae.- Higher Plane Curves.- Appendix. on Manifolds.- Mean Derivatives in Linear Spaces.- Complex Curves.- Riemann.- Differential Geometry of Surfaces.- Non-Euclidean Geometry Accepted.- Mean Derivatives on Manifolds.- Stochastic Analysis Fields of interest Writing.- Fundamental Geometry.- Hilbert.- Italian on Groups of Diffeomorphism.- Part III Applications Analysis to Mathematical Physics.- Newtonian Mechanics.- Foundations.- The Disc Model.- The Geometry of Accessible Points and Sub-Manifolds of Mechanical Space.- Summary: Geometry to 1900.- The Formal Target groups Systems. Controllability.- Some Problems on[..] Side.-[..] Upper undergraduate

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A. Guerraggio, Università Bocconi, Milano, Italy; G. Paoloni, Uni- A. Gyoja, Nagoya University, Japan; H. Nakajima, Kyoto Univer- M. Haragus, Université de Franche-Comté, France; G. Iooss, Uni- versità degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza", Roma sity, Japan; K.-i. Shinoda, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan; T. versité de Nice, France Shoji, Nagoya University, Japan; T. Tanisaki, Osaka City University, Japan (Eds.) Vito Volterra Local Bifurcations, Center Representation Theory of Algebraic Manifolds, and Normal Forms in Groups and Quantum Groups Infinite-Dimensional Dynamical Vito Volterra (1860-1940) zählt zu den bedeutend- sten Repräsentanten der italienischen Wissenschaft Systems seiner Zeit. Angelo Guerraggio und Giovanni Paoloni analysieren seine wichtigsten Beiträge zur This volume contains invited articles by top-notch Mathematik und deren Anwendungen sowie seine experts who focus on such topics as: modular rep- An extension of different lectures given by the herausragenden organisatorischen Leistungen in resentations of algebraic groups, representations of authors, Local Bifurcations, Center Manifolds, and der Wissenschaftspolitik. Volterra ist einer der quantum groups and crystal bases, representations Normal Forms in Infinite Dimensional Dynamical Gründerväter der Funktionalanalysis und Autor fun- of affine Lie algebras, representations of affine Hecke Systems provides the reader with a comprehensive damentaler Arbeiten über Integralgleichungen, zur algebras, modular or ordinary representations of overview of these topics. Starting with the simplest Elastizitätstheorie sowie zur Populationsdynamik finite reductive groups, and representations of com- bifurcation problems arising for ordinary differen- (Lotka-Volterra-Modell). Auf den Internationalen plex reflection groups and associated Hecke algebras. tial equations in one- and two-dimensions, this book Mathematikerkongressen in Paris (1900), Rom Representation Theory of Algebraic Groups and describes several tools from the theory of infinite (1908), Straßburg (1920) und Bologna (1928) hält Quantum Groups is intended for graduate students dimensional dynamical systems, allowing the reader er Hauptvorträge. Er engagiert sich für die Entwick- and researchers in representation theory, group the- to treat more complicated bifurcation problems, lung der Wissenschaften im vereinten Italien und ory, algebraic geometry, quantum theory and math such as bifurcations arising in partial differential wird 1905 zum Senator des Königreichs ernannt. Zu physics.Contributors:H. H. Andersen, S. Ariki, C. equations. Attention is restricted to the study of local seinen vielfältigen außermathematischen Tätigkeiten Bonnafé, J. Chuang, J. Du, M. Finkelberg, Q. Fu, M. bifurcations with a focus upon the center manifold gehört die Gründung des italienischen Nationalen Geck, V. Ginzburg, A. Hida, L. Iancu, N. Jacon, T. reduction and the normal form theory; two methods Forschungsrates (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Lam, G.I. Lehrer, G. Lusztig, H. Miyachi, S. Naito, that have been widely used during the last decades. CNR). Während des Ersten Weltkriegs ist er in der H. Nakajima, T. Nakashima, D. Sagaki, Y. Saito, M. Through use of step-by-step examples and exercises, militärischen Forschung tätig. Nach[..] Shiota, J. Xiao, F. Xu, R. B. Zhang a number of possible applications are illustrated, and allow the less familiar reader to use this reduction Features Features method by checking some clear assumptions. Writ- Vito Volterra (1860-1940) zählt zu den bedeutend- This volume contains invited articles by top-notch ten by recognised experts in the field[..] sten Repräsentanten der italienischen Wissenschaft experts who focus on such topics as: modular rep- seiner Zeit. Angelo Guerraggio und Giovanni resentations of algebraic groups, representations of Features Paoloni analysieren seine wichtigsten Beiträge zur quantum groups and crystal bases, representations An extension of different lectures given by the Mathematik und deren Anwendungen sowie seine of affine Lie algebras, representations of affine Hecke authors, Local Bifurcations, Center Manifolds, and herausragenden organisatorischen Leistungen in algebras, modular or ordinary representations of Normal Forms in Infinite Dimensional Dynamical der Wissenschaftspolitik. Volterra ist einer der finite reductive groups, and representations of com- Systems provides the reader with a comprehensive Gründerväter der Funktionalanalysis und Autor [..] plex reflection groups and associated Hecke [..] overview of these topics. Starting with the simplest bifurcation problems arising for ordinary differen- Contents Fields of interest tial equations in one- and two-dimensions, this book Aus dem Inhalt: Eine Chronik italienischen Lebens.- Gruppentheorie und Generalisierungen; Alge- describes several tools from the theory of infinite [..] Professor in Pisa.- Die Katzen von Turin.- Rom, braische Geometrie; Topologische Gruppen, Lie- öffentliche Verpflichtungen, Politik.- Das ist der Gruppen; Nichtassoziative Ringe und Algebren; Contents Moment, aus einem Luftschiff zu schießen.- Vom Zahlentheorie; Mathematische Mehoden in der Elementary Bifurcations.- Center Manifolds.- Nor- Krieg zum Frieden: der CNR.- Das Ende der Frei- Physik mal Forms.- Reversible Bifurcations.- Applications.- heit.- Nach den Katzen die Fische.- Die Zeit läuft ab.- Appendix. Literaturverzeichnis.- Namensverzeichnis Target groups Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Dynamische Systeme und Ergodentheorie; Geschichte der Mathematik Type of publication Gewöhnliche Differentialgleichungen; Partielle Dif- Contributed volume ferentialgleichungen; Angewandte Mathematik; Target groups Nichtlineare Dynamik Research Lieferbar Target groups Type of publication Graduate Biography 2011. XIII, 348 p. 1 illus. (Progress in Mathematics, Band 284) Geb. Type of publication Lieferbar 96,25 € Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook ISBN 978-0-8176-4696-7 2011. XII, 230 S. (Vita Mathematica, Band 15) Geb. Lieferbar

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Symbolic Sums, Recurrence Equations, Generating Functions, Identities Asymptotic Estimates This textbook offers a thorough, modern introduction into commutative algebra. It is intented This monograph deals with products of Dedekind's mainly to serve as a guide for a course of one or two The book treats four mathematical concepts which eta function, with Hecke theta series on quadratic semesters, or for self-study. The carefully selected play a fundamental role in many different areas of number fields, and with Eisenstein series. The author subject matter concentrates on the concepts and mathematics: symbolic sums, recurrence (differ- brings to the public the large number of identities results at the center of the field. The book maintains ence) equations, generating functions, and asymp- that have been discovered over the past 20 years, a constant view on the natural geometric context, totic estimates.Their key features, in isolation or the majority of which have not been published else- enabling the reader to gain a deeper understanding in combination, their mastery by paper and pencil where. The book will be of interest to graduate stu- of the material. Although it emphasizes theory, three or by computer programs, and their applications dents and scholars in the field of number theory and, chapters are devoted to computational aspects. Many to problems in pure mathematics or to "real world in particular, modular forms. It is not an introduc- illustrative examples and exercises enrich the text. problems" (e.g. the analysis of algorithms) are stud- tory text in this field. Nevertheless, some theoretical ied. The book is intended as an algorithmic supple- Features background material is presented that is impor- ment to the bestselling "Concrete Mathematics" by This textbook offers a thorough, modern intro- tant for understanding the examples in Part II of Graham, Knuth and Patashnik. duction into commutative algebra. It is intented the book. In Part I relevant definitions and essential mainly to serve as a guide for a course of one or two theorems -- such as a complete proof of the struc- Features semesters, or for self-study. The carefully selected ture theorems for coprime residue class groups in The book treats four mathematical concepts which subject matter concentrates on the concepts and quadratic number fields that are not easily accessible play a fundamental role in many different areas of results at the center of the field. The book maintains in the literature -- are provided. Another example is mathematics: symbolic sums, recurrence (difference) a constant view on the natural geometric context, a thorough description of an algorithm for listing all equations, generating functions, and asymptotic enabling the reader to gain a deeper understanding eta products of given weight and level, together with estimates.

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J.M. Lee, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA R. Lucchetti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; C. Ciliberto, Università di I. Moerdijk, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; B. Toën, Roma Tor Vergata, Italy (Eds.) Toulouse University, France Introduction to Topological Manifolds Un mondo di idee Simplicial Methods for Operads and La matematica ovunque Algebraic Geometry

This book is an introduction to manifolds at the beginning graduate level. It contains the essen- La varietà e l’interesse dei contributi alla Let- This book is an introduction to two new topics tial topological ideas that are needed for the fur- tera Matematica Pristem hanno spinto i curatori, in homotopy theory: Dendroidal Sets (by Ieke ther study of manifolds, particularly in the context d’accordo con il comitato di redazione, a proporre Moerdijk) and Derived Algebraic Geometry (by of differential geometry, algebraic topology, and in questa raccolta alcuni articoli apparsi sulla riv- Bertrand Toën). The category of dendroidal sets is an related fields. Its guiding philosophy is to develop ista dalla sua fondazione ad oggi. atica Pristem è extension of that of simplicial sets, based on rooted these ideas rigorously but economically, with una rivista, edita dalla Springer-Verlag Italia, che trees instead of linear orders, suitable as a model minimal prerequisites and plenty of geometric affronta temi legati alla ricerca matematica, ai fonda- category for higher topological structures. Derived intuition.Although this second edition has the same menti di questa disciplina, alla sua storia e alle sue algebraic geometry deals with functors from sim- basic structure as the first edition, it has been exten- applicazioni negli ambiti più vari. La sfida è quella di plicial commutative rings to simplicial sets subject sively revised and clarified; not a single page has interessare e divertire il lettore, riuscendo allo stesso to a homotopical descent condition. The material been left untouched. The major changes include a tempo a convincerlo che la matematica, di solito in the book is an enhanced version of lecture notes new introduction to CW complexes (replacing most ritenuta affare di pochi iniziati, lontana dagli inter- from courses given within a special year on Homo- of the material on simplicial complexes in Chapter essi della gente comune, arido esercizio di astrusi topy Theory and Higher Categories at the CRM in 5); expanded treatments of manifolds with bound- calcoli, è invece fondamentale nella nostra vita quo- Barcelona. ary, local compactness, group actions, and proper tidiana, ed è davvero dappertutto attorno a noi: nelle maps; and a new section on paracompactness.This carte di credito, nella posta elettronica, in internet, Features text is designed to be used for an introductory grad- nell’arte, nei giochi, nelle scelte (anche di tipo etico) This book is an introduction to two higher-categori- uate course on the geometry and topology of mani- che facciamo in situazioni conflittuali, e perfino in cal topics in algebraic topology and algebraic geome- folds. It should be accessible to any student who has politica. try relying on simplicial methods.Moerdijk’s lectures completed a[..] [..] Features Features La varietà e l’interesse dei contributi alla Let- Contents This book is an introduction to manifolds at the tera Matematica Pristem hanno spinto i curatori, Part I: Lectures on Dendroidal Sets 1. Operads 2. beginning graduate level. It contains the essential d’accordo con il comitato di redazione, a proporre Trees as operads 3. Dendroidal sets 4. Tensor prod- topological ideas that are needed for the further in questa raccolta alcuni articoli apparsi sulla rivista uct of dendroidal sets 5. A Reedy model structure study of manifolds, particularly in the context of dif- dalla sua fondazione ad oggi. atica Pristem è una riv- on dendroidal spaces 6. The Boardman-Vogt reso- ferential geometry, algebraic topology, and related ista, edita dalla Springer-Verlag Italia, che affronta lution and homotopy coherent nerve 7. Inner Kan fields. Its guiding philosophy is to develop these temi legati alla ricerca matematica, ai fondamenti di complexes and normal dendroidal sets 8. Model ideas rigorously but economically, with minimal pre- questa disciplina, alla sua storia e [..] structures on dendroidal sets Part II: Simplicial requisites and plenty of geometric [..] Presheaves and Derived Algebraic Geometry 1. Fields of interest Motivation and objectives 2. Simplicial presheaves Contents Angewandte Mathematik; Geschichte der Math- as stacks 3. Algebraic stacks 4. Simplicial commuta- Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Topological Spaces.- 3 ematik; Mathematische Logik und Mengenlehre; tive algebras 5. Derived stacks and derived algebraic New Spaces from Old.- 4 Connectedness and Com- Zahlentheorie stacks 6. Examples of derived algebraic stacks. pactness.- 5 Cell Complexes.- 6 Compact Surfaces.- 7 Homotopy and the Fundamental Group.- 8 The Target groups Fields of interest Circle.- 9 Some Group Theory.- 10 The Seifert- Popular/general Kategorientheorie und Homologische Algebra; Alge- Van Kampen Theorem.- 11 Covering Maps.- 12 braische Topologie Group Actions and Covering Maps.- 13 Homology.- Type of publication Target groups Appendix A: Review of Set Theory.- Appendix B: Monograph Graduate Review of Metric Spaces.- Appendix C: Review of Lieferbar Group Theory.- References.- Notation Index.- Sub- Type of publication ject Index. Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook 2011. VI, 250 pagg. (I blu) Softcover Fields of interest Lieferbar Mannigfaltigkeiten und Zelluläre Komplexe (inkl. 24,69 € Differentialtopologie); Algebraische Topologie ISBN 978-88-470-1743-6 2010. X, 186 p. 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G. Peccati, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg Ville, Luxem- I. Peeva, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA L. Robbiano, Università di Genova, Italia bourg; M.S. Taqqu, Boston University Graded Syzygies Linear Algebra for Everyone Wiener Chaos: Moments, Cumulants and Diagrams

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The study of free resolutions is a core and beau- The book is the english translation of a former ital- tiful area in Commutative Algebra. The main goal ian edition. Its aim is to provide students with the of this book is to inspire the readers and develop first mathematical tools regarding Linear Algabra. their intuition about syzygies and Hilbert functions. The challenge is to explain to all the first rudiments The concept of Wiener chaos generalizes to an infi- Many examples are given in order to illustrate ideas of a fundamental knowledge for science and technol- nite-dimensional setting the properties of orthogonal and key concepts.

A valuable feature of the ogy. The text has been written by a mathematicians polynomials associated with probability distribu- book is the inclusion of open problems and conjec- in order to meet the expectations of general public. tions on the real line. It plays a crucial role in mod- tures; these provide a glimpse of exciting, and often ern probability theory, with applications ranging challenging, research directions in the field. Three Features from Malliavin calculus to stochastic differential types of problems are presented: Conjectures, Prob- The book is the english translation of a former ital- equations and from probabilistic approximations to lems, and Open-Ended Problems. The latter do not ian edition. Its aim is to provide students with the mathematical finance. This book is concerned with describe specific problems but point to interesting first mathematical tools regarding Linear Algabra. combinatorial structures arising from the study of directions for exploration.

The first part of The challenge is to explain to all the first rudiments chaotic random variables related to infinitely divisi- the monograph contains basic background material of a fundamental knowledge for science and technol- ble random measures. The combinatorial structures on graded free resolutions. Further coverage of top- ogy. The text has been written by a mathematicians involved are those of partitions of finite sets, over ics includes syzygies over a polynomial ring, reso- in order to meet the expectations of general public. which Möbius functions and related inversion for- lutions over quotient rings, lex ideals and Hilbert mulae are defined. This combinatorial standpoint functions, compression, resolutions of monomial Fields of interest (which is originally due to Rota and Wallstrom) pro- ideals, and syzygies of toric ideals. With a clear and Lineare und Multilineare Algebra, Matrizentheorie vides an ideal framework for diagrams, which are self-contained exposition this text is[..] graphical devices used to compute moments and Target groups cumulants of random variables. Several applications Features Upper undergraduate are described, in particular, recent limit theorems for The study of free resolutions is a core and beauti- Type of publication chaotic random variables. An Appendix[..] ful area in Commutative Algebra. The main goal of Undergraduate textbook this book is to inspire the readers and develop their Features intuition about syzygies and Hilbert functions. Many The concept of Wiener chaos generalizes to an infi- examples are given in order to illustrate ideas and Lieferbar nite-dimensional setting the properties of orthogonal key concepts.A valuable feature of the book is the polynomials associated with probability distributions inclusion of open problems and conjectures; these 2011. XV, 235 p. Softcover on the real line. It plays a crucial role in modern provide a glimpse of exciting, and [..] probability theory, with applications ranging from 42,75 € Malliavin calculus to stochastic differential equations Contents ISBN 978-88-470-1838-9 and from probabilistic approximations to mathemat- Graded Free Resolutions.- Hilbert Functions.- ical finance. This book is concerned with [..] Monomial Resolutions.- Syzygies of Toric Ideals

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S. Roch, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany; P.A. Santos, I. Sabadini, Politecnico di Milano, Italia; F. Sommen, University of S. Shirali, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; H.L. Vasudeva, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; B. Silbermann, Gent, Belgium (Eds.) Panjab University, Chandigarh, India Technische Universität Chemnitz, Germany Hypercomplex Analysis and Multivariable Analysis Non-commutative Gelfand Theories Applications A Tool-kit for Operator Theorists and Numerical Analysts This book provides a rigorous treatment of multivariable differential and integral calculus. Implicit The purpose of the volume is to bring forward recent function theorem and the inverse function theo-

Written as a hybrid between a research mono- trends of research in hypercomplex analysis. The list rem based on total derivatives is explained along graph and a textbook the first half of this book of contributors includes first rate mathematicians with the results and the connection to solving sys- is concerned with basic concepts for the study of and young researchers working on several different tems of equations. There is an extensive treatment Banach algebras that, in a sense, are not too far from aspects in quaternionic and Clifford analysis. Besides of extrema, including constrained extrema and being commutative. Essentially, the algebra under original research papers, there are papers provid- Lagrange multipliers, covering both first order nec- consideration either has a sufficiently large center ing the state-of-the-art of a specific topic, sometimes essary conditions and second order sufficient con- or is subject to a higher order commutator property containing interdisciplinary fields. The intended ditions. The material on Riemann integration in n (an algebra with a so-called polynomial identity or audience includes researchers, PhD students, post- dimensions, being delicate by its very nature, is dis- in short: Pl-algebra). In the second half of the book, graduate students who are interested in the field and cussed in detail. Differential forms and the general a number of selected examples are used to demon- in possible connection between hypercomplex anal- Stokes' Theorem are expounded in the last chapter. strate how this theory can be successfully applied to ysis and other disciplines, including mathematical With a focus on clarity rather than brevity, this text problems in operator theory and numerical analy- analysis, mathematical physics, algebra. gives clear motivation, definitions and examples with sis.

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Characterizing the Classical Geometries Mathematics and Logic Lectures given at a Summer School of the Centro Inter- nazionale Matematico Estivo (C.I.M.E.) held in Varenna Proceeding of the International Conference in honour of (Como), Italy, August 31-September 8, 1964 Giuseppe Peano on the 150th anniversary of his birth and the The classical geometries of points and lines include centennial of the Formulario Mathematico Torino (Italy) Octo- ber 2-3, 2008 not only the projective and polar spaces, but similar truncations of geometries naturally arising from J. Leray, J.L. Lions: Quelques résultats de Visik the groups of Lie type. Virtually all of these geome- sur le problèmes elliptiques non linéaires par les tries (or homomorphic images of them) are charac- This book contains the papers developing out the méthodes de Minty-Browder.- J. Leray: Équa- terized in this book by simple local axioms on points presentations given at the International Conference tions hyperboliques non-strictes: contre-exem- and lines. Simple point-line characterizations of Lie organized by the Torino Academy of Sciences and ples, du type de Giorgi aux théorèmes d’existence et incidence geometries allow one to recognize Lie inci- the Department of Mathematics Giuseppe Peano of d’unicité.- J. Leray, Y. Ohya: Equations et systèmes dence geometries and their automorphism groups. the Torino University to celebrate the 150th anniver- non-linéaires, hyperboliques non-stricts.- J. Leray, These tools could be useful in shortening the enor- sary of G. Peano's birth - one of the greatest fig- L. Waelbroeck: Norme formelle d’une fonction mously lengthy classification of finite simple groups. ures in modern mathematics and logic and the most composée (préliminaires a l’étude des systèmes non Similarly, recognizing ruled manifolds by axioms on important mathematical logician in Italy - a century linéaires, hyperbolique non stricts).- J. Moser: Some light trajectories, offers a way for a physicist to rec- after the publication of Formulario Mathematico, aspects of non-linear equations.- I. Segal: La variété ognize the action of a Lie group in a context where a great attempt to systematise Mathematics in sym- des solutions d’une équation hyperbolique, non it is not clear what Hamiltonians or Casimir opera- bolic form. linéaire d’ordre 2. tors are involved. The presentation is self-contained Features in the sense that proofs proceed step-by-step from Features J. Leray, J.L. 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Wie standing of the use of 3D echo covering a wide range rezeptiere ich eine antimykotische Salbe?Schneller of topics; from the evolution of RT3D echo to the Nerves als in der „Enzyklopädie Dermatologie, Allergologie, role of RT3D echo in drug trials, including chap- Umweltmedizin" finden Sie nirgends eine Antwort! ters on the Principles of Transthoracic and Trans- Ein Stichwort, ein Griff, und Sie wissen bestens esophageal Real-time 3D echocardiography. Other books in this area are more varied, less specific. Radiologists, orthopedic and neurological surgeons Bescheid.Durchgreifend aktualisiert und mit zahlreichen neuen Abbildungen lässt auch die 2.Auflage present the different minimally invasive methods. Features Peripheral nerve problems and problems concern- des Werkes keine Frage offen: 2100 Seiten voll mit Informationen und praktischen Empfehlun- Tremendous improvements in ultrasound tech- ing differential diagnosis in special situations such nology have led to development of one of the most as between radicular and peripheral nerve trunk gen zu allen Aspekten der Dermatologie. Die neu eingeführte Aufteilung in zwei Bände erleichtert impressive advancements in the use of ultrasound lesions are discussed, pinpointing the significance of to assess cardiac morphology and function: three- different diagnostic tools. Minimally invasive tech- den Umgang mit dem in jeder Hinsicht gewichtigen Werk. dimensional echocardiography (3DE). During the niques, utilized nowadays to minimize bone demo- last decade, 3DE has made a dramatic transition lition, scarring and risk of recurrence are analyzed. Features from a predominantly research tool used in few large Microdiscectomy is compared with the results of Schnell und sicher zur gesuchten Informa- academic medical centers to a technology available in intradiscal techniques, and new methods are dis- tion!Geballtes Wissen auf 2100 Seiten:über 5000 most echocardiography [..] cussed facing problems such as epidural fibrotisa- Stichwörterüber 1400 farbige Abbildungen 298 aktu- tion, microinstability, osteoporotic or neoplastic or alisierte Magistralrezepturen Podopompholyx – was Contents posttraumatic vertebral lesions. ist das noch [..] 1. The evolution of three dimensional echocardiography.- Extrinsic tracking: positional and freehand Features Contents acquisition.- Gated sequential imaging.- Integrated Radiologists, orthopedic and neurological surgeons Vorwort.- Benutzerhinweise.- Rezepturen - Allge- transesophageal approach and rotational trans- present the different minimally invasive methods. meine Empfehlungen zu magistralen Rezepturen ducer.- Real-time imaging.- 2. Principles of transtho- Peripheral nerve problems and problems concern- (DDG-Richtlinien).- Abkürzungsverzeichnis.- racic three-dimensional acquisition and image ing differential diagnosis in special situations such as Mitarbeiterverzeichnis.- Enzyklopädischer Teil von display.- Matrix transducer design and technology.- between radicular and peripheral nerve trunk lesions A bis Z.- Rezepturen.- Rezepturen-Verweisliste.- Beam forming in three spatial dimensions.- Data are discussed, pinpointing the significance of differ- Synonymverzeichnis processing .- Image resolution and display.- Image ent diagnostic tools. Minimally invasive techniques, artifacts.- Three-dimensional color Doppler display [..] Fields of interest and quantification.- Measuring in three dimensions.- Dermatologie; Immunologie; Allergologie; Innere Future developments.- 3. Principles of[..] Contents Medizin; Umwelthygiene A. 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Logopädische Diagnostik, Behandlungsvorschläge und Regenerative Medicine Using Nerves Übungsmaterialien Pregnancy-Specific Biological Substances Since the highly praised first edition of Surgical Dis- Das Arbeitsbuch zur Stimmtherapie:Umfassendes orders of the Peripheral Nerves was published in Praxisbuch mit konkreten Anleitungen zu Diag- 1998, greater understanding of the the molecular nostik und Behandlung von Stimmstörungen. Mit The proposed book is a holistic review of the clini- and cellular events which underlie the response of zahlreichen Übungsvorschlägen als Textvorlagen cal use of placental substances, amniotic fluid, the nerves to injury, regeneration and neuropathic pain zu den Komponenten der stimmtherapeutischen umbilical cord and its contents. It is intended to be a has been achieved. This second edition has been fully Arbeit: Atmung - Tonus/Haltung - Stimmbildung - unique presentation of the current advances as well updated in line with new clinical knowledge, and Artikulation - Prosodie. Die klare Gliederung macht as also discussing the future applications of these also incorporates the extensive study of thousands es leicht, passende Übungsvorlagen zu jedem Ther- substances. Attention is yet to be focused on the of surgical case studies spanning repairs of the supr- apieziel zu finden. Die 3. Auflage ist aktualisiert und widespread clinical use of pregnancy-related biolog- aclavicular plexus in the adult, the birth lesion of the um wichtige Aspekte erweitert: u.a. ein Kapitel über ical substances. The aim for this book is to inform brachial plexus,compound nerve injury and iatroge- Diagnostik, mit Erläuterungen zu Anamnese und clinicians of the use of such materials and increase nous injury.Beginning with the fundamentals of funktioneller Stimmprüfung und zur Dokumenta- awareness of their therapeutic benefits. As such, this the anatomy and function of the peripheral nervous tion der Ergebnisse und Befunde,Übungen aus dem reference resource will be of great value to hematolo- system, and working its way through various types Feldenkrais-Konzept, ein Kapitel mit Übungen für gists, rheumatologists, cardiologists, transplant tech- of injury, operative methods, the regeneration and „fortgeschrittene" Klienten, Plus: Diagnostikbögen nologists and all involved in regenerative medicine. recovery of nerves, surgical reconstruction, pain, and und weitere Arbeitsmaterialien zum Ausdrucken auf rehabilitation, this eloquently written work provides der beiliegenden CD!Ein rundum nützliches Prax- Features the reader with the solid understanding required to isbuch für alle TherapeutInnen, die Patienten mit Regenerative Medicine Using Pregnancy Specific successfully perform surgery on the peripheral ner- Problemen der Sprech- oder Singstimme behandeln. Biological Substances is an international attempt to vous system. Dr Shelagh Smith,[..] bring researchers working on the potential uses of Features pregnancy specific biological substances in regener- Features Das Arbeitsbuch zur Stimmtherapie:Umfassendes ative medicine, under one umbrella. More than 72 Since the highly praised first edition of Surgical Dis- Praxisbuch mit konkreten Anleitungen zu Diag- distinguished authors from five continents have con- orders of the Peripheral Nerves was published in nostik und Behandlung von Stimmstörungen. Mit tributed in the 40 chapters of the book. It will be a 1998, greater understanding of the the molecular zahlreichen Übungsvorschlägen als Textvorlagen good reference source, not only for practicing [..] and cellular events which underlie the response of zu den Komponenten der stimmtherapeutischen nerves to injury, regeneration and neuropathic pain Arbeit: Atmung - Tonus/Haltung - Stimmbildung - Contents has been achieved. This second edition has been fully Artikulation - Prosodie. Die klare Gliederung macht Foreword; Section 1: Massive wastage of Pregnancy updated in line with new clinical knowledge, and es leicht, passende Übungsvorlagen zu jedem Thera- Specific biological substances; Section 2: Basic sci- also [..] pieziel zu [..] ence and Placental use; Section 3: Cardiovascular and angiology; Section 4: Cord blood Transfusion Contents Contents perspectives; Section 5: Use of Placental Umbili- The Peripheral Nervous System: Gross Anatomy.- 1 Einführung.- 2 Diagnostik. - 3 Atmung.- 4 Haltung cal cord blood in subspecialities of Regeneration The Microscopic Structure of the Nervous Sys- - Tonus – Bewegung.- 5 Stimme.- 6 Artikulation medicine in neurology; Section 6: Immunother- tem: Its Function.- Reactions to Injury.- Regen- (Tonsatz, Stimmansatz, Stimmschlag).- 7 Prosodie.- apy potential of Fetal Cell in Maternal System; Sec- eration and Recovery.- Clinical Aspects of Nerve 8 Satz- und Textbeispiele für Fortgeschrittene. Liter- tion 7: Use of Placental Umbilical cord blood in Injury.- Clinical Neurophysiology in Peripheral aturverzeichnis.- Sachverzeichnis. Orthopaedics; Section 8: Use of Placental Umbilical Nerve Injuries.- Operating on Peripheral Nerves.- cord blood serum in Opthalmology; Section 9: Use of Compound Nerve Injury.- The Closed Supraclavic- Fields of interest Placental Umbilical cord blood in Cardiology;[..] ular Lesion.- Birth Lesions of the Brachial Plexus.- Logopädie; HNO Iatrogenous Injuries.- Minimising and Managing Fields of interest Iatrogenous Trigeminal Nerve Injuries in Relation to Target groups Hematologie; Transfusionsmedizin; Transplanta- Dental Procedures.- Pain.- Reconstruction.- Rehabil- Professional/practitioner tionschirurgie; Gentherapie; Innere Medizin itation.

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A Practical Guide L'opera descrive in maniera semplice e chiara Von Arbeitsrecht bis ZulassungMöchten Sie sich l'occhio, il suo sviluppo, i suoi difetti e le sue malat- über Rechtsfragen in Ihrem Berufsfeld informieren tie. Presenta l'igiene oculare, la protezione dalle oder auf dem aktuellen Stand bleiben? Suchen Sie Gastrointestinal Oncology is an evidence-based, radiazioni tossiche e spiega come usare le lenti a con- Handlungsanleitungen und Entscheidungshilfen für practical reference intended to assist in the diagno- tatto e gli occhiali da sole. Il volume offre anche un ein konkretes rechtliches Problem?Rechtliche Fra- sis and management of patients with gastrointestinal panorama degli interventi laser e chirurgici di mag- gen unterschiedlichster Art begleiten Sie in Ihrem malignancies. It is designed to be as user friendly as gior diffusione, che consentirà al paziente che si deve Praxisalltag. Immer wieder stehen Sie als Ergother- possible and is distinguished by the extremely prac- fare operare di capire meglio l'atto operatorio e il apeut, Heilpraktiker, Logopäde oder Physiother- tical, concrete nature of the information presented decorso postoperatorio. apeut im Praxisalltag vor Situationen, die in den and by the multidisciplinary approach adopted. In meisten Fällen – auch - rechtliche Fragen aufwer- addition to disease-oriented chapters spanning sites Features fen: Unzufriedene Patienten, die die Zahlung ver- from the esophagus to the anus, non-anatomic sub- Vedere è un dono meraviglioso che ogni giorno weigern …Krankenkassen, die Rechnungen kürzen jects such as modern imaging techniques are also tutti possono apprezzare. Vedere è vivere, è gioire, …ein Mitbewerber, der in unmittelbarer Nähe addressed. Translational science is supplied where è comunicare, è aprire il proprio essere al mondo eröffnet….Der Vermieter will mehr Geld … Streit useful in the decision-making process. All of the esterno: è quindi importante che l’organo della vista um die Urlaubsplanung … Wegen eines Wasser- authors are internationally recognized experts. This sia messo in condizioni di lavorare al meglio delle schadens steht die Praxis still …Sie wollen mit einem book is an ideal resource for oncologists, surgeons, sue possibilità, e per poter farlo occorre essere bene Arzt zusammenarbeiten, aber wie? Ihr Chef stellt gastroenterologists, and primary-care providers informati. Quest’opera, formata da due volumi, seine Praxis zum Verkauf und bietet Sie Ihnen an. looking for the latest and best information on how descrive in maniera semplice e chiara [..] Sie kennen derartiges? Dann wissen Sie auch, dass to deal with a wide variety of gastrointestinal neo- Sie als Therapeut – ob als Existenzgründer beim Auf- plasms. Contents bau Ihrer eigenen Praxis, vor dem Erwerb[..] Volume 1.- Parte 1 - L’occhio e i suoi problemi.- Features Anatomia e fisiologia della visione.- Lo sviluppo Features Gastrointestinal Oncology is an evidence-based, dell’occhio.- La visita oculistica.- I tagliandi della Von Arbeitsrecht bis ZulassungMöchten Sie sich practical reference intended to assist in the diagno- vista.- I difetti della vista.- Le malattie dell’occhio.- über Rechtsfragen in Ihrem Berufsfeld informieren sis and management of patients with gastrointestinal Sindrome oculare da ufficio.- L’occhio secco.- Igiene oder auf dem aktuellen Stand bleiben? Suchen Sie malignancies. It is designed to be as user friendly as e prevenzione oculare.- Lavoro dicoppia e pos- Handlungsanleitungen und Entscheidungshilfen für possible and is distinguished by the extremely practi- tura.- Ipovisione.- I laser in oftalmologia.- Parte 2 ein konkretes rechtliches Problem?Rechtliche Fragen cal, concrete nature of the information presented and - L’occhio e il mondo esterno.- Lenti oftalmiche e unterschiedlichster Art begleiten Sie in Ihrem Prax- by the multidisciplinary approach adopted. In addi- montature.- Proteggiamo i nostri occhi dal sole.- isalltag. Immer [..] tion to disease-oriented chapters spanning sites [..] Lenti a contatto e visione.- Trucco e strucco degli occhi.- Occh ie guida.- La presbiopia.- Nutrizione e Contents Contents occhio.- Occhio ed[..] 1 Arbeitsrecht.- 2 Gründung einer Praxis.- 3 Koop- Introduction.- Imaging in Gastrointestinal Can- erationen.- 4 Krankenkassen.- 5 Mietverhältnisse.- cer.- Interventional Gastrointestinal Oncology.- Fields of interest 6 Patientenrechte und Patientenpflichten.- 7 Practical Gastrointestinal Oncology Correlative Sci- Ophthalmologie; Allgemeinmedizin; Gesund- Praxiskauf - Praxisverkauf.- 8 Privatpatienten.- 9 ence.- Esophageal Cancer.- Gastric Cancer.- Gas- heitswesen; Geriatrie / Gerontologie; Diabetologie; Steuerrecht.- 10 Werbung und Marketing.- 11 Zulas- tric Cancer.- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours.- Gesundheit bei Mutter und Kind sung.- 11 Stichwortregister Multi-Modality Management of Localized and Bor- derline Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.- Target groups Fields of interest Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer.- Liver Cancer.- Popular/general Physiotherapie; Ergotherapie; Logopädie; Naturheil- Carcinoma of the Biliary Tract.- Neuroendocrine verfahren; Akupunktur Cancers.- Neuroendocrine Cancers.- Rectal Cancer.- Type of publication Anal Cancer. 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M.C. Castells, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA R. Chiesa, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; G. Melis- D.A. Ciraulo, Boston University, MA, USA; R.I. Shader, Tufts Uni- (Ed.) sano, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; A. Zangrillo, versity, Boston, MA, USA (Eds.) San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy (Eds.) Anaphylaxis and Hypersensitivity Pharmacotherapy of Depression Reactions Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta Surgical and Anesthetic Management Comprehensive and state of the art, the second edition of Pharmacotherapy of Depression offers major Despite wide recognition as a serious public health revisions of every chapter and the addition of new problem, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions The thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology is not chapters by expert contributors. The first chapter remain under-recognized and under-diagnosed. uncommon and represents the ultimate challenge for reviews the neurobiology of depression, which lays This book fills the gaps in our understanding of the vascular surgeons. The book deals with the newest the groundwork for understanding the mechanisms identification of triggers, recognition of clinical pre- endovascular and hybrid approaches, together with of action of antidepressants. In the next chapter, a sentations, understanding of the natural history of more traditional surgical strategies. Written by inter- review of the general principles guiding the diagno- these reactions, and selection of treatment strategies nationally renowned experts in vascular and cardiac sis and medication treatment of unipolar depression including those focused on cellular and molecular surgery, anesthesiology and radiology, the volume is provided. The clinical pharmacology of antide- targets. The book provides a detailed examination of provides a very practical approach to the main prob- pressants is reviewed in some detail, supplemented disease etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology lems encountered from diagnosis to postoperative by tables that provide information on dosing, indi- and their correlation to clinical practice. Forefront care: general principles of aortic diseases, imaging cations, and metabolism. Augmentation strategies knowledge of the mediators and mechanisms of ana- techniques, surgical and anesthesiologic strategies are reviewed, including the use of non-traditional phylaxis is covered with an emphasis on how new and techniques and other specific problems are some agents. The chapters that follow next address the use discoveries shape our current and emerging thera- of the topic dealt with. Numerous pictures illustrate of antidepressants in special populations, such as the pies. the most important diagnostic findings and depict elderly and depressed individuals with psychosis, key techniques and strategies. Vascular and cardiac bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and post traumatic Features surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists and radi- stress disorder. The complex issues involving the Despite wide recognition as a serious public health ologists will find in this volume useful and updated diagnosis and treatment of depression during[..] problem, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions information for the treatment of this very challeng- remain under-recognized and under-diagnosed. ing condition. Features This book fills the gaps in our understanding of the Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, the second edi- identification of triggers, recognition of clinical pre- Features tion of Pharmacotherapy of Depression offers major sentations, understanding of the natural history of The thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology is not revisions of every chapter and the addition of new these reactions, and selection of treatment strategies uncommon and represents the ultimate challenge chapters by expert contributors. The first chapter including those focused on cellular and [..] for vascular surgeons. Written by internationally reviews the neurobiology of depression, which lays renowned experts in vascular and cardiac surgery, the groundwork for understanding the mechanisms Contents in anesthesiology and in radiology, the volume of action of antidepressants. In the next chapter, a Preface.- Foreword.- Definition and Criteria for deals with the newest endovascular and hybrid review of the general principles guiding the diagnosis the Diagnoses of Anaphylaxis.- An Epidemiolog- approaches, together with more traditional surgical [..] ical Approach to Reducing the Risk of Fatal Ana- strategies. It is enriched by several figures illustrating phylaxis.- Pathophysiology and Organ Damage in [..] Contents Anaphylaxis.- Mast Cells: Effector Cells of Anaphy- 1. Biological Theories of Depression and Implica- laxis.- Basophils in Anaphylaxis.- Protease Media- Contents tions for Current and New Treatments.- 2. Clinical tors of Anaphylaxis.- Aspirin and NSAID Reactions: Section I General Principles 1 Historical Overview. Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Antidepressants.- Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Management.- IgE- 2 Definitions and Classifications. 3 Epidemiology 3. Antidepressant Treatment of Geriatric Depres- dependent and Independent Effector Mechanisms and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic sion.- 4. Treatment of Psychotic Disorders.- 5. Treat- in Human and Murine Anaphylaxis.- Food-Induced Aneurysms. 4 Peculiarities and Natural History of ment of Biploar Depression.- 6. Substance Abuse Anaphylaxis.- Antibiotic-induced Anaphylaxis.- Type B Aortic Dissection. 5 Pathology of the Tho- and Depression.- 7. Antidepressant Treatments in Anaphylaxis During Radiological Procedures and in raco-Abdominal Aorta. 6 Pathophysiology of Aortic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.- 8. Diagnosis and the[..] Cross-clamping. 7 Clinical Presentation and Evi- Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and dence-based Indications to Treatment.- Section II Lactation.- 9. Antidepressant Treatment of Pediatric Fields of interest Imaging 8 Diagnostic Imaging of the Aortic Arch Depression.- 10. Managing Depression in Primary Notfallmedizin; Allergologie; Allgemeinmedizin; and Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta. 9 Magnetic Res- Care.- 11. Treatment of Depression in the Medically Innere Medizin; Pädiatrie; Medizinische Biochemie onance Imaging of the Aorta. 10 Transesophageal Ill. Echocardiography of the Aorta. 11 Preoperative Target groups Planning and[..] Research Fields of interest Psychiatrie; Psychologie (allgemein); Allgemein- Fields of interest medizin; Innere Medizin Type of publication Gefäßchirurgie Contributed volume Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Lieferbar Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XIII, 361 p. 19 illus., 9 in color. Geb. Contributed volume

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La médecine foisonne de syndromes ou de maladies qui portent le nom de médecins célèbres. Successor to the editors' groundbreaking book La dermatologie n’échappe pas à ce constat. Les Immunoendocrinology is a rapidly developing field on medical emergency teams, Textbook of Rapid auteurs qui ont écrit sur ces maladies sont des prati- of research that seeks to understand the intersection Response Systems addresses the problem of patient ciens chevronnés mais également des passionnés de of the immune and endocrine systems. Immunoen- safety and quality of care; the logistics of creating l’histoire de la médecine. Ils s’attachent à décrire le docrinology: Scientific and Clinical Aspects explores an RRS (resource allocation, process design, work- contexte de l’époque, de la découverte clinique et in detail the current knowledge of immunoen- flow, and training); the implementation of an RRS en ce sens font œuvre d’historien, mais en mettant docrinology, namely endocrine disorders produced (organizational issues, challenges); and the evalu- en lumière quelques anecdotes, parfois cocasses, by disorders of immune function. Chapters cover ation of program results. Based on successful RRS ils facilitent et rendent agréable la lecture à celui both basic pathophysiology informed by studies of models that have resulted in reduced in-hospital car- qui cherche avant tout qu’on lui raconte une his- animal models as well as current understanding of diac arrest and overall hospital death rates, this book toire. Alibert, Besnier, Brocq-Pautrier, Kaposi, Lyell, multiple related clinical diseases—their pathophys- is a practical guide for physicians, hospital adminis- Sabouraud ou Verneuil font partie de ces grands iology, diagnosis, and therapy. Immunoendocrinol- trators, and other healthcare professionals who wish noms de la dermatologie française dont les travaux ogy: Scientific and Clinical Aspects captures the to initiate an RRS program within their own institu- sont mis en lumière dans ce livre. central role of immunoendocrinologic processes in tions. the pathogenesis of not only type 1 diabetes but in a Features range of other autoimmune and endocrine disorders. Features La médecine foisonne de syndromes ou de mal- Textbook of Rapid Response Systems is designed to adies qui portent le nom de médecins célèbres. La Features assist the medical practitioner or administrator to dermatologie n’échappe pas à ce constat. Alibert, Immunoendocrinology is a rapidly developing field implement and improve a Rapid Response System, Besnier, Brocq-Pautrier, Kaposi, Lyell, Sabouraud ou of research that seeks to understand the intersec- from the logistics of creating a Rapid Response Sys- Verneuil font partie de ces grands noms de la derma- tion of the immune and endocrine systems. Immu- tem (including resource allocation, process design, tologie française dont les travaux sont mis en lumière noendocrinology: Scientific and Clinical Aspects workflow, and training), to the problem of patient dans ce livre. Les auteurs qui ont écrit sur ces mal- explores in detail the current knowledge of immu- safety and quality of care, the evaluation of program adies sont des praticiens chevronnés mais [..] noendocrinology, namely endocrine disorders pro- results, and engagement in systems research. [..] duced by disorders of immune function. 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B. Esmaeli, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, H. Feng, Department of Neurosurgery, Southwest Hospital, H. Feng, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China; Y. Section of Ophthalmology, Houston, TX, USA (Ed.) Chongqing, China; Y. Mao, Shanghai Clinical Neurosurgical Cen- Mao, Shanghai Clinical Neurosurgical Center, Shanghai, China; ter, Shanghai, China; J.H. Zhang, Loma Linda University School of J.H. Zhang, Departments of Physiology and Neurosurgery, Loma Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA (Eds.) Linda University School of Medicine, Risley Hall, Room 223, Ophthalmic Oncology 92354 Loma Linda, California, USA (Eds.) Early Brain Injury or Cerebral Vasospasm Early Brain Injury or Cerebral This book highlights the unique aspects of onco- Vasospasm logic ophthalmology as a medical and surgical dis- Vol 2: Clinical Management cipline practiced at a comprehensive cancer center. Vol 1: Pathophysiology Multi-disciplinary management of ocular, orbital and adnexal cancers are highlighted using simple and tried-and-true algorithms. In addition, ocular More than 40 articles provide an extensive cover- More than 40 articles provide an extensive cover- problems caused as a direct result of cancer treat- age of clinical and basic science advances over the age of clinical and basic science advances over the ment are reviewed using illustrative photographs last three years of research on subarachnoid hem- last three years of research on subarachnoid hemor- and case presentations. The content is provided by orrhage-induced brain injuries. Early brain injury, rhage-induced brain injuries. Early brain injury, the full-time ophthalmology faculty and fellows at M. the new frontier of subarachnoid research, which new frontier of subarachnoid hemorrhage research, D. Anderson Cancer Center. Experts in comple- may be a key contributor to the high mortality and which may be a key contributor to the high mortal- mentary disciplines such as ophthalmic pathology, morbidity, promotes collaborative efforts from neu- ity and morbidity, promotes collaborative efforts dermatopathology, radiation oncology, radiology, rosurgery, neurology, neuro-ICU into other inter- from neurosurgery, neurology, neuro-ICU into and other surgical subspecialties have brought their related fields and basic neurosciences. For the first other interrelated fields and basic neurosciences. For unique perspective to each chapter. The book is time, subarachnoid hermorrhage research is almost the first time, subarachnoid hemorrhage research abundant with clinical photographs as well as inter- equally divided by early brain injury and cerebral is almost equally divided by early brain injury and esting case presentations that will help the clini- vasospasm, mechanistic investigations and therapeu- cerebral vasospasm, mechanistic investigations and cian correctly diagnose cancers of the orbit, eye, and tic approaches, demonstrating a translational feature therapeutic approaches, demonstrating a transla- adnexal structures, initiate appropriate management, of the future direction. tional feature of the future direction. as well as recognize and treat common ocular com- Features plications of[..] More than 40 articles provide an extensive cover- Features More than 40 articles provide an extensive coverage Features age of advances over the last three years of research of advances over the last three years of research on Ophthalmic Oncology explores the unique aspects of on clinical management of subarachnoid hemor- subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced brain injuries oncologic ophthalmology as a medical and surgical rhage. Novel experimental treatment strategies for and cerebral vasospasm. Early brain injury, the discipline practiced at a comprehensive cancer cen- early brain injury and cerebral vasospasm targeting new frontier of subarachnoid hemorrhage research, ter. Multi-disciplinary management of ocular, orbital genetic, molecular, and protein signaling pathways in which may be a key contributor to the high mortality and adnexal cancers are highlighted using simple preclinical models; surgical and endovascular treat- and morbidity, promotes collaborative efforts from and tried-and-true algorithms. In addition, ocular ment [..] [..] problems caused as a direct result of cancer treat- Fields of interest ment are reviewed using illustrative photographs and Neurochirurgie Fields of interest [..] Neurochirurgie Target groups Contents Research Target groups Orbital and Adnexal Oncology.- Primary orbital Research tumors.- Metastatic orbital tumors.- Orbital tumors Type of publication extending from periocular structures (brain, Proceedings Type of publication paranasal sinuses).- Lacrimal gland tumors.- Pri- Proceedings mary eyelid cancers.- Conjunctival tumors.- Intraoc- ular Tumors.- Retinoblaastoma.- Uveal melanoma.- Lieferbar Lieferbar Intraocular lymphoma.- Uveal metastatic lesions.- Retinal vascular tumors.- Ocular Surface Disease and 2011. XII, 264 p. 82 illus., 2 in color. (Acta Neurochirurgica Sup- Cornea.- Graft-vs-Host disease.- Cataract surgery in plementum, Ergänzungsband 110/2) Geb. 2011. XII, 264 p. 58 illus., 3 in color. 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J.W. Fluhr, bioskin Berlin, Germany (Ed.) J.T. Flynn, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA; J.R. F.M. Gloth, III, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA (Ed.) Ingelfinger, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; R.J. Portman, Bristol Myers Squibb, Prince- Practical Aspects of Cosmetic ton, NJ, USA (Eds.) Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Testing Adults Pediatric Hypertension How to Set up a Scientific Study in Skin Physiology An Evidence-Based Approach

This outstanding second edition amplifies and Skin physiology assessment is moving rapidly from The second edition of the Handbook of Pain Relief improves this premier text on hypertension in a descriptive approach to a deeper understanding of in Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Approach neonates, children, and adolescents. Previous chap- biophysical and biochemical processes in the stratum expands on the first edition by providing a num- ters have been fully revised and new chapters have corneum, e.g. on stratum corneum barrier function ber of timely new features. Most important of these been added to cover important topics of recent inter- as well on stratum corneum hydration. The research are the revised recommendations from the Ameri- est, such as the metabolic syndrome, the impact of with bioengineering methods offers now reliable can Geriatrics Society on prescribing that reflect the exercise on blood pressure, the many uses of ambula- and reproducible approaches for product testing in many new agents available since the last guidelines tory monitoring, and the relationship of sleep disor- the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as well were released in 2001. Additionally, concepts such ders to hypertension. A comprehensive volume, this as in basic research. This cookbook is intended to as synergy in prescribing for older adults have been book features 32 chapters covering the breadth and give basic information regarding skin physiology, better delineated in this edition. The most salient depth of the current knowledge. It is divided into 4 the assessment of skin functions in controlled stud- features of the original edition have been retained sections: blood pressure regulation and hyperten- ies using non-invasive biophysical instruments. It and updated, including the full range of approaches sion pathophysiology; assessment of blood pressure; provides basic knowledge on how to plan, perform for pain assessment and prevention, interventional predictors, risk factors, and special populations; and and evaluate scientific studies. The authors are rec- strategies, guidance on pharmacotherapy and non- evaluation and management. Filled with excellent ognized expert in the field and provide comprehen- pharmacologic pain relief strategies for seniors, pre- detail and pragmatic information, Pediatric Hyper- sive chapters with specific emphasis on the practical ventive analgesia, the role of rehabilitation in sound tension, Second Edition includes therapeutic guide- aspects of non-invasive measurements. pain treatment, legal and public policy issues in pain lines from the US National High Blood Pressure care for seniors, pain management in long-term care, Education Program and cutting edge data from clini- Features and even the issue of spirituality as an adjunct to cal antihypertensive trials. Trainees as well as[..] Assessment of skin physiology is moving rapidly pain management. The second edition also[..] away from a purely descriptive approach as we gain Features a deeper understanding of biophysical and biochem- Features This outstanding second edition amplifies and ical processes in the stratum corneum, such as those The second edition of the Handbook of Pain Relief improves this premier text on hypertension in relating to its barrier function and hydration. As a in Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Approach neonates, children, and adolescents. Previous chap- result of research utilizing bioengineering methods, expands on the first edition by providing a num- ters have been fully revised and new chapters have reliable and reproducible approaches are now avail- ber of timely new features. Most important of these been added to cover important topics of recent inter- able for product testing in the pharmaceutical and are the revised recommendations from the Ameri- est, such as the metabolic syndrome, the impact of [..] can Geriatrics Society on prescribing that reflect the exercise on blood pressure, the many uses of ambula- many new agents available since the last guidelines tory monitoring, and the relationship of sleep disor- Contents were released in 2001. Additionally, concepts such as ders to [..] History and Progress of Objective Skin Analysis.- synergy in [..] Legal Aspects.- General Aspects of Cosmetic Testing: Contents Testing Lab.- Research Staff.- Testing Population.- Contents PART I. Regulation of Blood Pressure in Children.- Testing Devices and Methods.- Factors Influencing Contributing Authors.- Preface.- Introduction.- Pain Chapter 1: Neurohumoral Regulation of Blood Pres- Measurements.- Study Design.- Testing Report.- Pain Everywhere…Almost.- Assessment.- AGS 2009 sure in Early Development.- Chapter 2: Vasoactive Practial Aspects of Cosmetic Testing: Test Settings.- Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Factors and Blood Pressure in Children.- Chapter 3: Compliance Control.- Practical Aspects of Skin Dis- Persistent Pain in Older Adults.- Spirituality as an Cardiovascular and Autonomic Influences on Blood ease Evaluation.- Practical Aspects in Chart Form. Adjunct To Pain Management.- The Role of Reha- Pressure.- Chapter 4: Ions and Fluid Dynamics in bilitation in Managing Pain in Seniors.- Pharma- Hypertension.- Chapter 5: CRP, Uric Acid and Other Fields of interest cotherapy of Pain in Older Adults – Nonopioids.- Novel Factors in th Pathogenesis of Hypertension.- Dermatologie; Allergologie Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults –Opi- Chapter 6: Monogenic and Polygenic Genetic Con- oids & Adjuvants.- Interventional Strategies for tributions to Hypertension.- PART II. Assessment of Target groups Pain Management.- Pain Managment in Long-term Blood Pressure in Children: Measurement, Norma- Professional/practitioner Care.- The Politics of Pain: Regulatory Oversight, tive Data, Epidemiology.- Chapter 7: Casual[..] Legislative, and Public Policy Issues.- Internet and Type of publication EMR to[..] Monograph Fields of interest Pädiatrie; Nephrologie; Kardiologie Fields of interest Lieferbar Target groups Geriatrie / Gerontologie; Hausärztliche Medizin; Professional/practitioner Innere Medizin; Allgemeinmedizin; Anästhesiologie; 2011. XI, 272 p. 27 illus., 14 in color. Geb. Neurologie Type of publication 149,75 € Contributed volume Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-05066-4 Professional/practitioner Lieferbar Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. VIII, 692 p. 64 illus., 9 in color. (Clinical Hypertension and Vascular Diseases) Geb. Lieferbar 192,55 € ISBN 978-1-60327-823-2 2011. X, 210 p. 21 illus. 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B. Graimann, Technische Universität Graz, Austria; B. Allison, G. Halwachs-Baumann, Landeskrankenhaus Steyr, Austria (Ed.) G. Halwachs-Baumann, Universität Graz, Austria Technische Universität Graz, Austria; G. Pfurtscheller, Technische Universität Graz, Austria (Eds.) Congenital Cytomegalovirus Labormedizin

Brain-Computer Interfaces Infection Klinik – Praxis – Fallbeispiele

Revolutionizing Human-Computer Interaction Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Therapy

Die labormedizinische Diagnostik ist neben den bildgebenden Verfahren die wichtigste Hilfsdiszi- Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the A brain-computer interface (BCI) establishes a plin im medizinischen Alltag. Keine medizinis- most common intrauterine transmitted viral infec- direct output channel between the human brain and che Fachrichtung kommt ohne sie aus. Durch tion, with a tremendous impact on fetuses and new- external devices. BCIs infer user intent via direct die Automatisierung und die Einführung neuer borns. In this book the history of this disease, its measures of brain activity and thus enable com- Methoden und neuer Parameter ist es in den let- pathophysiological background, epidemiology and munication and control without movement. This zten Jahrzehnten zu einem rapiden Anstieg von symptoms, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic book, authored by experts in the field, provides an labormedizinischen Daten und Befunden gekom- strategies, will be discussed. Since economic aspects accessible introduction to the neurophysiological men, die täglich produziert werden. In diesem are gaining more and more importance in health and signal-processing background required for BCI, Lehrbuch wird praxisorientiert und anhand von Fall- politics, one chapter is dedicated to this issue in the presents state-of-the-art non-invasive and inva- beispielen die Interpretation von Laborbefunden, context of congenital CMV infection. The content sive approaches, gives an overview of current hard- der sinnvolle Einsatz und die unterschiedliche Aus- is based on the latest scientific findings and writ- ware and software solutions, and reviews the most sagekraft einzelner Werte erläutert. Die Gliederung ten in an understandable manner, allowing persons interesting as well as new, emerging BCI applica- in klinische Fragestellungen wie kardiale Labor- not working in the field of congenital CMV to also tions. The book is intended not only for students and diagnostik, hepatologische Labordiagnostik etc. gibt profit from it. Thus, this book is of interest for med- young researchers, but also for newcomers and other einen raschen Überblick über relevante Parameter ical doctors, nurses, midwives, economists, but also readers from diverse backgrounds keen to learn und erleichtert eine zielgerichtete Anforderung von for men and women who want to inform themselves about this vital scientific endeavour. Laborparametern im klinischen Alltag. Das Buch about this topic. bietet eine praktische Einführung für Medizinstu- Features denten und Ärzte in Ausbildung sowie für Perso- A brain-computer interface (BCI) establishes a Features nen, die im medizinisch-diagnostischen Bereich tätig direct output channel between the human brain and Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the sind. In[..] external devices. BCIs infer user intent via direct most common intrauterine transmitted viral infection, with a tremendous impact on fetuses and new- measures of brain activity and thus enable com- Features borns. In this book the history of this disease, its munication and control without movement. This Die labormedizinische Diagnostik ist neben den pathophysiological background, epidemiology and book, authored by experts in the field, provides an bildgebenden Verfahren die wichtigste Hilfsdiszi- symptoms, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic accessible introduction to the neurophysiological plin im medizinischen Alltag. Keine medizinis- strategies, will be discussed. Since economic aspects and signal-processing background required for BCI, che Fachrichtung kommt ohne sie aus. Durch are gaining more and more importance in health presents [..] die Automatisierung und die Einführung neuer politics, one [..] Methoden und neuer Parameter ist es in den let- Contents zten Jahrzehnten zu einem rapiden Anstieg von Introduction.- Neurophysiological and Neuropsy- Contents labormedizinischen Daten und Befunden gekom- chological Background.- Signal Processing.- Non- 1 Long known, long ignored – a brief history of men, die täglich produziert werden. In [..] Invasive Approaches.- Invasive Approaches.- Hard- cytomegalovirus research2 Virus-host interaction for defence and transmission3 Epidemiology – the ware and Software.- Applications. Contents influence of socioeconomic differences4 Prospects 1 Einleitung2 Präanalytik3 Kardiale Labor- Fields of interest and obstacles of diagnosis5 Clinical outcome: acute diagnostik4 Hepatologische Labordiagnostik5 Neurologie; Schaltkreise und Systeme; Biomedizinis- symptoms and sleeping hazards6 Prevention and Medikamentenspiegel-Bestimmungen (Thera- che Technik ; Neurowissenschaften; Neurochirurgie; therapy – more than trial and error7 How to save peutisches Drug Monitoring – TDM)6 Gerinnung7 Neurobiologie money: congenital CMV infection and the econo- Hämatologische Labordiagnostik8 Proteindiag- myIndexList of contributors Target groups nostik9 Nephrologische Labordiagnostik10 Säure- Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Basen-Haushalt11 Elektrolyte12 Labordiagnostik Gynäkologie; Medizinische Mikrobiologie; Infekti- von Pankreasfunktionsstörungen13 Labordiagnos- Type of publication ologie; Gesundheitswesen; Gesundheitsförderung tik neurologischer Erkrankungen14 Tumormarker15 Monograph und Krankheitsvorbeugung Endokrinologische Labordiagnostik16 Labordiag- nostik bei immunologischen Erkrankungen aus dem rheumatologischen BereichSachverzeichnis Lieferbar Target groups Professional/practitioner Fields of interest 2011. 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N.A. Hanania, Baylor College of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical A. Handler, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA; J. Kennelly, M. Hertl, University of Marburg, Germany (Ed.) Care Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; A. Sharafkhaneh, Baylor Col- University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA; N. Peacock, University of lege of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Hous- Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) ton, TX, USA (Eds.) Autoimmune Diseases of the Skin

Reducing Racial/Ethnic Disparities Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Management COPD in Reproductive and Perinatal A Guide to Diagnosis and Clinical Management Outcomes Autoimmune disorders of the skin remain an enigma The Evidence from Population-Based Interventions for many clinicians and scientists not familiar with these mostly severe and chronic diseases. The book Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provides an overview and the latest information on affects millions of people across the world. COPD is the broad spectrum of cutaneous autoimmune dis- not only a major burden to patients but is also costly The core of evidenced-based maternal and child orders for clinicians, scientists and practitioners in and results in billions of dollars of direct and indirect health is about using the best research about the dermatology, medicine, rheumatology, ENT, pedi- costs annually. In recent years and with advance- safety and effectiveness of specific tests, treatments, atrics and ophthalmology. The book is unique since ment of science, the understanding of COPD has and other interventions to help guide MCH deci- it presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on patho- improved significantly. Fortunately, current man- sions. Females of child-bearing age especially need physiology, clinical diagnosis and management of agement guidelines consider COPD a preventable to be informed about the best strategies to ensure these disorders provided by the world experts in and treatable condition, and recent studies clearly and protect their health. Evidenced-Based Maternal the field. The primary intention is to broaden the indicate that available pharmacological and non- and Child Health: Reproductive and Perinatal Health understanding of the pathophysiology of cutaneous pharmacological interventions may improve vari- takes several key topics on reproductive outcomes autoimmune disorders and to provide a practical ous clinical outcomes. COPD: A Guide to Diagnosis and approaches them from a population-based guide to how to identify and handle these conditions. and Clinical Management offers an exciting, evi- standpoint. Chapters include sexually transmitted The book is illustrated with many tables, illustrative dence-based assessment of the field and will be of infections (STIs), infertility, pregnancy and birth, figures and clinical color photographs. The third edi- significant interest to clinicians who care for patients and maternal morbidity, among others. Authors will tion has been thoroughly updated and extended by with COPD, including primary care providers and focus on overall strategies for prevention, reduc- chapters on paraneoplastic cutaneous syndromes, specialists. Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, tion, and/or promotion and would address particular atopic dermatitis and autoimmunity and Skin[..] this title is authored by experts who took the task of strategies to reduce disparities in the selected out- developing a resource that focuses on the essential come. Features issues in caring for patients with COPD. The[..] Autoimmune disorders of the skin remain an enigma Features for many clinicians and scientists not familiar with Features Reducing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Reproductive these mostly severe and chronic diseases. The book Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Perinatal Outcomes The Evidence from Pop- provides an overview and the latest information on affects millions of people across the world. COPD is ulation-Based Interventions Arden Handler, Joan the broad spectrum of cutaneous autoimmune disor- not only a major burden to patients but is also costly Kennelly, Nadine Peacock, editors Among women’s ders for clinicians, scientists and practitioners in der- and results in billions of dollars of direct and indirect health concerns, reproductive issues, both prenatal matology, medicine, rheumatology, ENT, pediatrics costs annually. In recent years and with advance- and postpartum, hold particular prominence. Yet and ophthalmology. The book is unique since it [..] ment of science, the understanding of COPD has despite the many programs dedicated to improving improved significantly. Fortunately, current manage- women’s reproductive health, maternal and infant Fields of interest ment guidelines consider COPD a preventable and morbidity and [..] Dermatologie; Rheumatologie; Immunologie; [..] Pädiatrie; HNO; Ophthalmologie Contents Contents Introduction: Challenges in Reducing Disparities Target groups I –The Multiple Components of COPD.- II- Clinical in Reproductive and Perinatal Outcomes through Professional/practitioner Assessment of COPD.- III. Physiologic Assessment Evidence Based Public Health.- Identification and of COPD.- IV. Outcome Measures and Prognostic Assessment of the Evidence: Approaches and Guide- Type of publication Markers for COPD.- V. Management Guidelines for lines Used in this .- Evidence-Based Public Health: Handbook COPD.- VI. Pharmacologic Therapy: Bronchodila- Origins, Assumptions, and Cautions.- Current tors Nicola A. Hanania, Mario Cazzola.- VII. Phar- Approaches to Reducing Premature Births and Lieferbar macological Therapy: Inhaled Corticosteroids.- VIII. Implications for Disparity Elimination.- Access to Pharmacological Therapy: Novel Approaches.- IX. Family Planning and Induced Abortion: Role in Smoking Cessation.- X. Pulmonary Rehabilitation.- Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Adverse 2011. XXII, 594 p. 95 illus. in color. Geb. XI. Exacerbations of COPD.- XII. Home Manage- Pregnancy Outcomes.- Preconceptional Health Pro- 139,05 € ment Issues.- XIII. Co-morbidities and Systemic motion .- Public Health Interventions for Perinatal ISBN 978-3-211-99224-1 Effects of COPD.- XIV. Non-Pharmacological and HIV and STI[..] Surgical[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Gesundheit bei Mutter und Kind Pneumologie Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Handbook Contributed volume Lieferbar Lieferbar 2011. XX, 680 p. Geb. 2011. 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W. Kempf, Universitätsspital Zürich, Schweiz; M. Hantschke, Der- W.E. Khalbuss, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside F. Kiessling, University of Aachen, Aachen, Germany; B.J. Pichler, matologische Gemeinschaftspraxis, Friedrichshafen; H. Kutzner, Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A.V. Parwani, University of Pitts- University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany (Eds.) Dermatologische Gemeinschaftspraxis, Friedrichshafen; W. burgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Burgdorf, Tutzing Small Animal Imaging Cytopathology of Soft Tissue and Dermatopathologie Bone Lesions Basics and Practical Guide

Die Histopathologie der Haut ist ein wichtiger Small animal imaging has been recognized as an Soft Tissue Cytopathology by Anil V. Parwani, MD, Bestandteil der Diagnose von inflammatorischen important tool in preclinical research. Nevertheless, PhD and Walid E. Khalbuss, MD, PhD,will fulfill und infektiösen Hauterkrankungen und entschei- the results of non-invasive imaging are often dis- the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synop- dend bei der Beurteilung von Tumoren der appointing owing to choice of a suboptimal imag- sis of soft tissue cytopathology. This volume, part of Haut. In der 2. Auflage von „Dermatopatholo- ing modality and/or shortcomings in study design, the Essentials in Cytopathology book series, fits into gie“ präsentieren erfahrene Dermatopathologen experimental setup, and data evaluation. This text- the lab coat pocket and is ideal for portability and in klar strukturierten Texten die klinischen und book is a practical guide to the use of non-invasive quick reference. Each volume in the series is heav- histopathologischen Merkmale der häufigsten imaging in preclinical research. Each of the avail- ily illustrated with a full color art program, while the Erkrankungen. Das bewährte doppelseitige Lay- able imaging modalities is discussed in detail, with text follows a user-friendly outline format. Anil V. out wird durch teilweise neue Farbabbildungen the assistance of numerous informative illustrations. Parwani, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor of Pathol- mit Hinweisen zu charakteristischen Details jeder In addition, many useful hints are provided on the ogy at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Cen- Erkrankung vervollständigt. Die 2. Auflage enthält installation of a small animal unit, study planning, ter - Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. darüber hinaus neue Kapitel über das Marginalzo- animal handling, and the cost-effective performance Walid E. Khalbuss, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor nenlymphom, das apokrine Hidrozystom und den of small animal imaging. Cross-calibration meth- of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Mischtumor der Haut sowie erweiterte Informatio- ods, data postprocessing, and special imaging appli- Center - Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- nen über die Manifestationsformen des Basalzel- cations are also considered in depth. This is the first nia. lkarzinoms. Das Buch eignet sich durch seine book to cover all the practical basics in small animal imaging, and it will prove an invaluable aid for Übersichtlichkeit nicht nur als Nachschlagewerk bei Features researchers, students, and technicians. histopathologisch ähnlichen Erkrankungen, sondern Cytopathology Soft Tissue and Bone Lesions by bietet besonders für Dermatologen und Pathologen Walid E. Khalbuss and Anil V. Parwani will fulfill the Features in Weiterbildung eine systematische Einführung und need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis eine Schulung der Blickdiagnose. Small animal imaging has been recognized as an of soft tissue and bone cytopathology. This volume, important tool in preclinical research. Nevertheless, part of the Essentials in Cytopathology book series, Features the results of non-invasive imaging are often dis- fits into the lab coat pocket and is ideal for portabil- Die Histopathologie der Haut ist ein wichtiger appointing owing to choice of a suboptimal imag- ity and quick reference. Each volume in the series is Bestandteil der Diagnose von inflammatorischen ing modality and/or shortcomings in study design, heavily illustrated with a full color art [..] und infektiösen Hauterkrankungen und entschei- experimental setup, and data evaluation. This textbook is a practical guide to the use of non-invasive dend bei der Beurteilung von Tumoren der Contents imaging in preclinical research. Each of the available Haut. In der 2. Auflage von „Dermatopatholo- Preface.- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) imaging [..] gie“ präsentieren erfahrene Dermatopathologen of Soft Tissue Lesions: Basic Information and a Prac- in klar strukturierten Texten die klinischen und tical Approach.- The Value of Fine Needle Aspi- Contents histopathologischen Merkmale der häufigsten ration Cytology (FNAC).- Cytopathology of Soft Erkrankungen. Das bewährte doppelseitige [..] 1.Preamble 2.Role of small animal imaging: Non Tissue Lesions with Predominance of Spindle Cells.- invasive imaging for supporting basic research.- Cytopathology of Soft Tissue Lesions Containing Contents Non invasive imaging in the pharmaceutical indus- Giant Cells.- Cytopathology of Myxoid Soft Tissue Grundlagen.- Inflammatorische und infektiöse Der- try.-How to set up a small animal imaging unit.- Lesions.- Cytopathology of Soft Tissue Lesions with matosen.- Zysten.- Hamartone und Neoplasien.- Significance of non invasive imaging for animal pro- Predominance of Epithelioid, Round/Polygonal Cell, Sachverzeichnis. tection 3.Study planning and animal preparation: Glandular Cells, Inflammatory Cells.- Cytopathology Institutional preconditions for small animal imag- Fields of interest of Lipomatous Soft Tissue Tumors.- Role of Imprint ing.-Statistical considerations for animal imaging Dermatologie; Pathologie; Onkologie Cytology Intraoperative Diagnosis of Soft[..] studies.-Animal anesthesia and monitoring.-Drug administration 4.Imaging modalities and probes: Fields of interest Target groups How to choose the right imaging modality.-X-ray Pathologie Professional/practitioner and X-ray-CT.-CT contrast agents.-MRI.-MR contrast[..] Type of publication Target groups Professional/practitioner Monograph Fields of interest Type of publication Bildgebende Verfahren / Radiologie; Labormedizin; Lieferbar Handbook Pharmakologie / Toxikologie Target groups 2011. 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Z. Laron, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Israel; J. R. Larsen, Homburg H. Liapis, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA; H.L. Wang, Kopchick, Edison Biotechnology Institute and Department of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds.) Biomedical Sciences (Eds.) Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin – Prüfungswissen Pathology of Solid Organ Laron Syndrome - From Man to Transplantation Mouse für die Fachpflege

Lessons from Clinical and Experimental Experience Because of the progress in diagnostic transplanta- Intensives Vertiefen - erfolgreiches Bestehen! Für tion pathology interpretation of transplant biopsies zukünftige Fachkrankenpflegende in der Anästhesie is increasingly becoming an attractive field for gen- Laron syndrome (LS), or primary growth hormone und Intensivpflege – und für diejenigen, die ihr eral surgical pathologists. The book focuses on the (GH) insensitivity, was first described in 1966. Since Wissen auch nach mehreren Berufsjahren noch pathology of transplantation in the following organs: then, many patients worldwide have been diag- einmal überprüfen möchten: das Arbeitsbuch zur kidney, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas and small intes- nosed with LS, which involves defects in the GH Prüfungsvorbereitung und zur Wissensüberprüfung tine. An introductory section addresses common receptor that cause combined congenital deficiency für die Fachweiterbildung Anästhesie- und Inten- entities that may complicate all transplant recipients of GH and IGF-I activities. In this comprehensive sivpflege. In diesem Arbeitsbuch zum Standardwerk such as infections, post-transplant lymphoprolifera- book the authors draw upon 50 years of multidis- „Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin für die Fachpflege“ tive disease and graft versus host disease, followed by ciplinary clinical and investigative follow-up of von Professor Reinhard Larsen werden alle Bere- 6 sections with detailed manifestations of rejection the large Israeli cohort of LS patients. The genetic iche der Fachweiterbildung abgebildet. So können in each organ. This comprehensive, well-illustrated basis of the syndrome is fully considered, and all Fachweiterbildungsteilnehmer und auch langjährige book serves the needs and meets the requirements aspects of the pathophysiology of IGF-I deficiency Mitarbeiter in der A+I anhand von Multiple-Choice- of pathologists in training and those practicing in are described. Data derived from the recently gener- Fragen, Zuordnungsfragen, der Verknüpfung von centers with limited volume of transplant biopsies in ated mouse model of LS are reviewed and compared Krankheitslehre und Pflege intensiv ihr Wissen daily practice. with the human LS experience. Valuable advice is überprüfen, vertiefen und festigen. Die Inhalte ori- provided on treatment, and treatment effects, such entieren sich an den Richtlinien der Weiterbil- Features as metabolic effects, adipose tissue alterations, and dungsgesetze der einzelnen Bundesländer bzw. der Because of progress in diagnostic transplantation impact on aging, are fully explored. Together, this Deutschen Krankenhausgesellschaft zur Fachweiter- pathology interpretation of transplant biopsies is book condenses, consolidates, compares, and con- bildung Anästhesie und Intensivpflege. increasingly becoming an attractive field for gen- trasts data derived from the human and mouse LS eral surgical pathologists. The book focuses on the experiences and provides a unique resource for clini- Features pathology of transplantation in the following organs: cal and basic[..] Intensives Vertiefen - erfolgreiches Bestehen! Für kidney, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas and small intes- zukünftige Fachkrankenpflegende in der Anästhesie tine. An introductory section addresses common Features und Intensivpflege – und für diejenigen, die ihr entities that may complicate all transplant recipients Laron syndrome (LS), or primary growth hormone Wissen auch nach mehreren Berufsjahren noch [..] (GH) insensitivity, was first described in 1966. Since einmal überprüfen möchten: das Arbeitsbuch zur then, many patients worldwide have been diagnosed Prüfungsvorbereitung und zur Wissensüberprüfung Contents with LS, which involves defects in the GH receptor für die Fachweiterbildung Anästhesie- und Inten- Introductory Section.- History of Organ Transplan- that cause combined congenital deficiency of GH sivpflege. In diesem Arbeitsbuch zum Standardwerk tation.- Immunology of Organ Transplantation or and IGF-I activities. In this comprehensive book the „Anästhesie und [..] Mechanisms of Allograft Rejection.- Current Con- authors draw upon 50 years of multidisciplinary clin- cepts of Immunosuppression and Side Effects.- ical and investigative follow-up of the large [..] Contents Common Infections in Transplants Including Clini- Abbildungen zum Beschriften.- Multiple Choice- cal and Pathologic Features of Bacterial, Viral (CMV, Contents Fragen.- Freitextantworten.- Verknüpfungen zur BK, Adenovirus, and Herpes) and Fungal Infections From the Content: Part I - Laron Syndrome in Man.- Krankheitslehre und Pflege.- Lerntipps. (Including Histoplasma, Aspergillus, and Others)..- Clinical Aspects.- History of the Israeli Cohort of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder and Laron Syndrome Patients.- Early Investigations.- Fields of interest Other Neoplasms in Transplant Recipients.- Graft- Clinical Evidence of Growth Hormone Resistance in Krankenpflege; Anästhesiologie versus-Host Disease in Transplant Recipients.- Kid- Patients with Laron Syndrome.- Diagnosis of Laron ney.- Liver.- Lung.- Heart.- Small Intestine.- Pan- Syndrome.- Genetic Aspects.- Clinical Evaluation.- Target groups creas. Perinatal Evaluation.- Perinatal Development ;Laron Professional/practitioner Syndrome.- Linear Growth Pattern of Untreated Type of publication Fields of interest Laron Syndrome Patients.- Head Shape, Size and Pathologie Growth of Untreated Patients with Laron Syn- Professional book drome.- Sexual Development in Patients with Laron Target groups Syndrome. Lieferbar Professional/practitioner Fields of interest 2011. 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B. Luther, Klinikum Krefeld (Ed.) L. Lutz, Hamburg G.T. MacLennan, Institute of Pathology, Cleveland, OH, USA; L. Cheng, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA Kompaktwissen Gefäßchirurgie Das Schweigen verstehen

Differenzierte Diagnostik und Therapie Über Aphasie Atlas of Genitourinary Pathology

Gefäßchirurgisches Faktenwissen auf einen Blick: Aphasie verstehen und behandelnWenn Sie – Atlas of Genitourinary Pathology provides a single diagnostisches Vorgehen, Therapiestrategien, prog- beruflich oder im privaten Umfeld - mit aphasis- referral source for images and information concern- nostische Faktoren und mögliche Komplikationen chen Menschen zu tun haben, finden Sie hier den ing all pathological entities in the field of genitouri- werden von renommierten Experten übersichtlich "Schlüssel" zum Verständnis ihrer komplexen, durch nary pathology. The book contains gross photos und präzise in Stichworten und Tabellen dargestellt. Sprachlosigkeit dramatisch veränderten Lebenssitua- and photomicrographs of pathologic entities, and Alle Bereiche der Gefäßchirurgie und alle klinisch tion, und Sie lernen erfolgreiche Behandlungsansätze variants of those entities, occurring in the following wichtigen Fragestellungen sind einbezogen.In der kennen und anwenden.Informativ, praxisnah, organs or anatomic sites:AdrenalKidneyRenal pelvis 2. Auflage werden endovaskuläre Verfahren ver- anschaulich Die Autorin, erfahrene Sprachthera- and ureterUrinary bladderUrethraProstateSeminal mehrt berücksichtigt. Zu jedem Thema wird ein peutin und klinische Linguistin, vermittelt Ihnen * vesiclesTestis Spermatic cord and testicular adnex- Handlungsleitfaden in Form eines Flussdiagramms eine leicht verständlich und spannend geschriebene aePenis and scrotumThe book is lavishly illustrated aufgenommen, der eine rasche Orientierung über Einführung in die Prozesse normaler Sprachfunktio- with images accompanied by text explaining the key das gezielte Vorgehen ermöglicht. Neu hinzugekom- nen und die Mechanismen der bei Aphasie gestörten diagnostic points, as well as features that help sep- men ist ein Kapitel über gefäßchirurgische Begutach- Sprache, * Behandlungsvorschläge für einen syste- arate the entity from similar lesions. Images from tung. morientierten, ganzheitlichen Sprachaufbau, der von the book are available in powerpoint format from den zuvor beschriebenen sprachlichen Funktion- the Extra Materials website.A comprehensive and Features sweisen ausgeht, * spannenden Zugang zur Praxisar- authoritative work for practicing pathologists and Gefäßchirurgisches Faktenwissen auf einen Blick: beit mit vielen Patientengeschichten, authentischen pathologists in training as well as medical students, diagnostisches Vorgehen, Therapiestrategien, prog- Textbeispielen aus der Therapie und Erfahrungs- urologists, radiation oncologists, and medical oncol- nostische Faktoren und mögliche Komplikationen berichten von PatientInnen und Angehörigen. In der ogists. werden von renommierten Experten übersichtlich 4. Auflage durchgehend aktualisiertEin kluges und und präzise in Stichworten und Tabellen dargestellt. liebevolles Buch... Es ist[..] Features Alle Bereiche der Gefäßchirurgie und alle klinisch Atlas of Genitourinary Pathology provides a single wichtigen Fragestellungen sind einbezogen.In der 2. Features referral source for images and information concern- Auflage werden endovaskuläre Verfahren vermehrt Aphasie verstehen und behandelnWenn Sie – ing all pathological entities in the field of genitouri- [..] beruflich oder im privaten Umfeld - mit aphasis- nary pathology. The book contains gross photos chen Menschen zu tun haben, finden Sie hier den and photomicrographs of pathologic entities, and Contents "Schlüssel" zum Verständnis ihrer komplexen, durch variants of those entities, occurring in the following I. Grundlagen.- 1. Historische Entwicklung und Sprachlosigkeit dramatisch veränderten Lebenssitua- organs or anatomic sites:

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P.W. Macfarlane, University of Glasgow, UK; A. van Oosterom, P.W. Macfarlane, University of Glasgow, UK; A. van Oosterom, P.W. Macfarlane, University of Glasgow, UK; A. van Oosterom, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland; O. Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland; O. Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland; O. Pahlm, University of Lund, Sweden; P. Kligfield, Cornell Univer- Pahlm, University of Lund, Sweden; P. Kligfield, Cornell Univer- Pahlm, University of Lund, Sweden; P. Kligfield, Cornell Univer- sity, New York, NY, USA; M. Janse, Academisch Medisch Centrum, sity, New York, NY, USA; M. Janse, Academisch Medisch Centrum, sity, New York, NY, USA; M. Janse, Academisch Medisch Centrum, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; J. Camm, St George's Hospital Medi- Nijmegen, The Netherlands; J. Camm, St George's Hospital Medi- Nijmegen, The Netherlands; J. Camm, St George's Hospital Medi- cal School, London, UK (Eds.) cal School, London, UK (Eds.) cal School, London, UK (Eds.)

Comprehensive Electrocardiology Comprehensive Electrocardiology Comprehensive Electrocardiology

New edition of the classic complete reference book New edition of the classic complete reference book New edition of the classic complete reference book for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology patients and deciding on appropriate management patients and deciding on appropriate management patients and deciding on appropriate management strategies. strategies. strategies.

Features Features Features New edition of the classic complete reference book New edition of the classic complete reference book New edition of the classic complete reference book for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology patients and deciding on appropriate management patients and deciding on appropriate management patients and deciding on appropriate management strategies. strategies. strategies.

Contents Contents Contents Volume I. Section I: Introduction. Section II: Cardiac Volume I. Section I: Introduction. Section II: Cardiac Volume I. Section I: Introduction. Section II: Cardiac Electrophysiology. Section III: Mathematical Mod- Electrophysiology. Section III: Mathematical Mod- Electrophysiology. Section III: Mathematical Mod- eling. Volume II. Section IV: Electrocardiographic eling. Volume II. Section IV: Electrocardiographic eling. Volume II. Section IV: Electrocardiographic Lead Systems and Recording Techniques. Section V: Lead Systems and Recording Techniques. Section V: Lead Systems and Recording Techniques. Section V: Clinical Electrocardiography. Section VI: Cardiac Clinical Electrocardiography. Section VI: Cardiac Clinical Electrocardiography. Section VI: Cardiac Arrhythmias. Volume III. Section VII: Body-Sur- Arrhythmias. Volume III. Section VII: Body-Sur- Arrhythmias. Volume III. Section VII: Body-Sur- face Isopotential Mapping. Section VIII: Specialized face Isopotential Mapping. Section VIII: Specialized face Isopotential Mapping. Section VIII: Specialized Aspects of Electrocardiography. Volume IV. Appen- Aspects of Electrocardiography. Volume IV. Appen- Aspects of Electrocardiography. Volume IV. Appen- dices: Normal limits.-Diagnostic criteria.-Coding dices: Normal limits.-Diagnostic criteria.-Coding dices: Normal limits.-Diagnostic criteria.-Coding schemes.-Technical recommendations.-Recommen- schemes.-Technical recommendations.-Recommen- schemes.-Technical recommendations.-Recommen- dations on terminology. dations on terminology. dations on terminology.

Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Kardiologie; Humanphysiologie Kardiologie; Humanphysiologie Kardiologie; Humanphysiologie

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N. Maffulli, Queen Mary University of London Barts, UK; M. Easley A. Zimmermann, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; G. Peri- A. Mariani-Ecochard (Eds.) longo, University Hospital of Padua, Italy (Eds.) Fiches pratiques d'endocrinologie Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Pediatric Liver Tumors pédiatrique Foot and Ankle

The field of liver tumors in children has seen Cet ouvrage débute par une description des signes tremendous therapeutic advances over recent years. Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle cliniques pouvant avoir un lien avec une patholo- This has been achieved through a much better represents a novel approach to treatment of ortho- gie d'origine endocrinienne. Ces pathologies sont en understanding of the biology of disease, improved pedic problems in the foot and ankle. The gradual suite détaillées dans différents chapitres, sous forme diagnostic procedures, refined methods of pretreat- change of philosophy in the management of foot and de fiches ment tumor staging, the implementation of highly ankle surgery means that patients require a less inva- efficient chemotherapy and surgery, detailed mon- sive approach to surgery and a consequent improve- Features itoring of toxicity, and careful follow-up strategies. ment in recovery time. Describing the techniques L'endocrinologie pédiatrique est une spécialité large, International controlled trials have played a key role and, importantly, the indications for minimally inva- pratiquée par de nombreux médecins car elle est in these advances, and many leading figures in the sive procedures for the management of foot and située à l'interface entre les pathologies d'origine trials are among the editors and authors of this book. ankle ailments, this book will explain the manage- hormonale et les spécificités liées à l'enfance.Les Their principal goal in Hepatic Tumors in Children ment of various conditions and how they can be Fiches Pratiques d'Endocrinologie Pédiatrique font is to provide the reader with a complete update on approached using minimally invasive techniques. la synthèse des principaux ouvrages de référence en this complex and rapidly evolving field. All aspects However, rather than only concentrating on min- endocrinologie et en pédiatrie et forment ainsi un of an impressive success story are covered, disclos- imally invasive surgery of the foot and ankle, the des premiers livres en langue [..] ing how the outcome of a previously devastating dis- authors will be examining the options open to sur- ease has been so dramatically improved. This book geons operating in this area – both open surgical and Fields of interest will prove essential reading for all who are involved arthroscopic – and explaining the benefits of each. Pädiatrie; Endokrinologie; Medizin (allgemein) in the care of children with liver tumors. Extensive radiographs, diagrams, and intra-operative pictures will illustrate the procedures described. Target groups Features Professional/practitioner The field of liver tumors in children, and in par- Features ticular hepatoblastoma in infants and young chil- Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Type of publication dren, has seen tremendous therapeutic advances is a collection of procedures presented by experts Encyclop(a)edia over recent years. This has been achieved through a and pioneers in foot and ankle surgery who share much better understanding of the biology of disease, an interest in developing less invasive methods of Lieferbar improved diagnostic procedures, refined methods of treating disorders of the foot and ankle. Procedures pretreatment tumor staging, the implementation of described in detail in this text avoid extensive soft highly efficient chemotherapy and surgery, detailed 2011. 170 p. Spiralbindung tissue dissection and minimize soft tissue complica- monitoring [..] tions while affording results equal to those reported 30,43 € [..] Contents ISBN 978-2-8178-0042-4 Part 1 Basic: Epidemiology.-Etiology/Molecular Contents Biology,-Embryology/ontogenic aspects of liver Hallux.- Lesser toes.- Hindfoot.- Ankle.- The carcinogenesis. Part 2 Diagnosis: Clinical presenta- Achilles tendon tion.-Imaging.-Pathology. Part 3 Therapy: Surgery.- Fields of interest Transplantation.-Chemotherapy.-Salvage strate- Orthopädie; Chirurgische Orthopädie; Sportmedizin gies.-Alternative approaches.-Supportive therapy and toxicity.-Design and analysis of trials. Part 4 Target groups Other rare hepatic tumors in infancy and childhood Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Type of publication Onkologie Professional book Target groups Professional/practitioner Lieferbar Type of publication 2011. VIII, 448 p. 564 illus., 418 in color. Geb. Professional book

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S. Moritz, Universität Hamburg; R. Veckenstedt, Universität Ham- T. Muto, E.W. Nam, T. Nakahara (Eds.) A.R. Møller, University of Texas at Dallas, School of Brain and burg; S. Randjbar, Universität Hamburg; F. Vitzthum, Universität Behavioral Sciences, Richardson, TX, USA Hamburg Asian Perspectives and Evidence on Health Promotion and Education Intraoperative Neurophysiological MKT+ Monitoring Individualisiertes metakognitives Therapieprogramm für Menschen mit Psychose Globalization and information technology have caused many health problems: mental health issues The third edition of this classic text again provides like depression, and lifestyle-related disease like dia- practical, comprehensive coverage of the anatom- Wer im Internet nach den Begriffen Schizophrenie betes and obesity. To cope with these health issues, ical and physiological basis for intraoperative neu- und Therapie sucht, stößt überwiegend auf Darstel- health promotion and education are desperately rophysiological monitoring. Written by a leading lungen medikamentöser Behandlungsmöglichkeiten. needed. Convincing policy decision makers to invest authority in the field, Dr. Aage Moller has updated Psychologische Ansätze gewinnen jedoch in health promotion and education programs, it this important title to again offer all the leading-edge zunehmend an Bedeutung. So wiesen viele Stu- is needed to show its effectiveness. Health promo- knowledge needed to perform electrophysiological dien den Erfolg von kognitiver Verhaltensthera- tion and education professionals are expected to recordings in the operating room, to interpret the pie bei Schizophrenie nach und belegten überdies, construct evidence of health promotion and educa- results, and to present the results to the surgeon. dass schizophrene Positivsymptome wie Wahn tion. Most of such evidence has been produced in The field known as "intraoperative monitoring" mit typischen Denkverzerrungen in Zusammen- the US and European countries. Because socio-eco- has expanded rapidly to cover other uses of neuro- hang stehen. Beispielsweise neigen Betroffene dazu, nomic conditions differ between the Asia and West- physiology and electrophysiologic recordings dur- ihre Entscheidungen auf der Grundlage von weni- ern countries, we cannot depend on such evidence ing surgical operations that affect the brain, spinal gen Informationen zu fällen (voreiliges Schlussfol- to implement adequate health promotion and educa- cord, and other parts of the nervous system. These gern) und sind sich in ihrem Urteil oft übermäßig tion in our region. We must produce and accumulate new areas are covered in this new edition. To better sicher. Dies kann die Entstehung folgenschwerer our own evidence based on Asian perspectives. represent the content of the book and the field as it Fehlurteile begünstigen. Die meisten Betroffenen now stands, many of the chapters have been revised sind sich dieser kognitiven Verzerrungen und ihres Features and new material has been added. 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Compte-rendu du 1er Cours supérieur francophone de cancérologie Saint-Paul de Vence-Nice, 07-09 Janvier 2010 La sclerosi multipla è tra le più frequenti cause di dis- Primary Central Nervous System abilità cronica nei giovani adulti e le conseguenze Tumors della malattia hanno un notevole impatto non solo L’ouvrage présente le compte-rendu du 1er Cours sull’individuo, ma anche sulla sua famiglia e sulla supérieur francophone de cancérologie Saint-Paul de Pathogenesis and Therapy società. Tra i tanti problemi che la sclerosi multipla Vence-Nice, qui s’est déroulé les 07-09 Janvier 2010 comporta, gli aspetti psicopatologici sono stati presi et apporte au lecteur une mise au point des connais- in considerazione dai ricercatori soltanto in epoca sances sur le cancer du sein métastatique en recueil- recente. Infatti, gli ultimi vent’anni hanno visto in This comprehensive, yet practical, text is a ready col- lant les contributions des meilleurs experts sur le questo campo un progressivo incremento di studi lection of the most up-to-date information on pri- sujet. Pr Moise Namer, exerçant au Centre Azuréen sperimentali e clinici, che hanno cercato di chiarire mary CNS tumors. Authored by a carefully selected de Cancérologie à Mougins-Nice est considéré gli aspetti epidemiologici, clinici, eziologici e ter- group of the world’s leading clinicians and scien- comme l’un des meilleurs experts du cancer du sein apeutici dei vari disturbi psicopatologici riscontrati tists, the book is divided into three sections. The dans le monde. Il organise chaque année un Cours frequentemente nei pazienti con sclerosi multipla. opening chapters cover general principles, includ- sur les actualités du cancer du sein suivi par 700 Il volume sintetizza le informazioni provenienti da ing epidemiology, pathogenesis, tumor stem cells, médecins qui donne ensuite lieu à des recommanda- ambiti di osservazione clinica, di indagine strumen- supportive care, complications of therapy, and qual- tions très prisées par la communauté scientifique. tale e di ricerca sperimentale al fine di fornire una ity of life. The remaining two sections are com- prised of treatment-oriented chapters covering the Features panoramica completa sulle acquisizioni e di stimo- spectrum of gliomas and rarer tumor types. Each Le cancer du sein est une maladie fréquente et grave. lare lo sviluppo di ulteriori ricerche. Costituisce per- of these chapters presents multi-disciplinary ther- Ainsi, en dépit d’une prise en charge la plus experte tanto uno strumento di approfondimento non solo apeutic approaches and addresses specific disease possible dès le début de la maladie, un pourcent- per i ricercatori[..] concerns. Throughout, the authors incorporate the age important de patientes va voir apparaître des Features cutting-edge advances in molecular biology and métastases. Ce constat nous a conduit à réaliser La sclerosi multipla è tra le più frequenti cause di dis- genomics that are revolutionizing neuro-oncology. un cours entièrement dédié aux cancers du sein abilità cronica nei giovani adulti e le conseguenze The result is an important clinical resource which métastatiques, qui s’est déroulé à Nice du 7 au 9 Jan- della malattia hanno un notevole impatto non solo provides evidence-based data and interpretation vier 2010. Toutes les facettes de cette maladie ont [..] sull’individuo, ma anche sulla sua famiglia e sulla essential to intelligent therapeutic decision making. Contents società. Tra i tanti problemi che la sclerosi multipla Features Histoire naturelle des métastases des cancers du sein comporta, gli aspetti psicopatologici sono stati presi This comprehensive, yet practical, text is a ready col- suivant la localisation métastatique, la biologie de la in considerazione dai ricercatori soltanto in [..] lection of the most up-to-date information on pri- tumeur primitive et les traitements adjuvants reçus Contents mary CNS tumors. Authored by a carefully selected Que sait-on des modifications phénotypiques et Parte I La sclerosi multipla 1 Aspetti clinici gener- group of the world’s leading clinicians and scientists, génotypiques entre tumeur primitive et métastase(s) ali 1.1 Introduzione1.2 Epidemiologia1.3 Sintoma- the book is divided into three sections. The opening des cancers du sein ? Bilan d’extension nécessaire tologia1.4 Eziopatogenesi1.5 Neuropatologia1.6 La chapters cover general principles, including epidemi- après découverte d’une métastase d’un cancer du diagnosi della sclerosi multipla1.7 Le scale di val- ology, pathogenesis, tumor stem cells, supportive sein Méthodes radiologiques d’évaluation de la utazione2 Neuroradiologia e sclerosi multipla 2.1 care, complications of therapy, and quality of [..] réponse thérapeutique en cancérologie Méthodes Introduzione 2.2 L’uso clinico delle neuroimmagini biologiques d’évaluation de l’efficacité des traite- 2.3 Neuroimmagini e ricerca 3 La terapia della scle- Contents ments des cancers du sein métastatiques : intérêt des rosi 3.1 La terapia della sclerosi multipla3.2 Riabil- Part I: General Principles.- 1 - Epidemiology and marqueurs tumoraux circulants[..] itazione nella sclerosi multiplaParte II I disturbi Risk Factors.- 2 - Molecular Pathogenesis.- 3 - Brain Tumor Stem Cells.- 4 - Principles of Supportive Fields of interest neuropsichiatrici nella sclerosi multipla 4 I disturbi Care.- 5 - Principles of Clinical Trial Design and Medizin (allgemein); Onkologie; Chirurgische dell’umore 4.1 Depressione e ansia4.2 Mania4.3 Neu- Response Assessment.- 6 - Complications of Ther- Onkologie; Strahlentherapie; Bildgebende Ver- roimaging nei disturbi[..] apy.- 7 – Neuropsychological Function and Quality fahren / Radiologie Fields of interest of Life.- Part II: Gliomas.- 8 - Low-Grade Gliomas.- Target groups Neurologie; Psychiatrie; Neurowissenschaften; Neu- 9 - High-Grade Astrocytomas.- 10 - Anaplastic Professional/practitioner roradiologie; Methodenlehre / Evaluation Oligodendrogliomas and Mixed Gliomas.- 11 - Ependymomas.- 12 - Uncommon Gliomas in Adults: Type of publication Target groups Brainstem Gliomas, Pilocytic Astrocytomas and Monograph Professional/practitioner Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytomas.- Part III: Other Tumor[..] Type of publication Lieferbar Professional book Fields of interest Onkologie; Neurochirurgie; Neurologie; Strahlen- 2010. 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In a tutorial style, the book provides an sport injuries and car crashes also in countries which diagnostica con immagini e altri esami, la cura post- overview of the relevant physics that govern CMR recently joined the European Union and candidates operatoria del paziente con i controlli e le medi- imaging and provide details on commonly accepted to join the European Union. Patients expect very cazioni e le revisioni chirurgiche, la psicosomatica indications for referral. The book also provides the good functional results even after serious injuries. della sepsi anorettale, il problema delle recidive e necessary background information to get trainees But in contrast to this development, Trauma Surgery della continenza. Storie sui luoghi e sui protagonisti prepared for training in a CMR center. The emphasis as an independent field, is not yet established in all della proctologia, primi fra tutti i chirurghi del St of the book will be on practical, hands-on informa- European countries. 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Features colori dei campi operatori.I principali tipi di inter- All European countries, including those that have vento sono illustrati da diversi casi clinici, alcuni dei Features recently joined the European Union or are candi- quali[..] Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has dates for membership, currently show a clear trend become an established imaging modality with an towards an increasing number of accidental injuries. Features expanding range of clinical indications. All clinicians This holds true for a range of injuries, including acci- Il volume illustra in una prima parte la storia della working in cardiology or imaging should therefore dents among the elderly, sports injuries, and trauma chirurgia delle fistole, l'anatomia della regione have a general understanding of the diagnostic infor- due to traffic accidents. 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Immer öfter entwickeln Menschen in helfenden Cancers Berufen ein Burnout-Syndrom. Zu den schwer- A Clinical Guide wiegendsten Symptomen zählt dabei die emo- This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date com- tionale Erschöpfung: Freude, Glück, Interesse und pendium on all aspects of childhood leukemia. After Wohlsein spielen keine Rolle mehr, Mitgefühl und introductory chapters on the epidemiology and biol- Wertschätzung für andere gehen verloren. Diese ogy of pediatric leukemia, treatment considerations This book is intended as a reference manual that will Leere kann bis zum Suizid führen. Ärzte, Pflegeper- are extensively reviewed, with emphasis on the use provide the busy clinician with up-to-date informa- sonen und Therapeuten sind von dieser Gefahr of risk-adjusted treatment approaches. Promising tion on the diagnosis and treatment of uncommon besonders betroffen, wenn es ihnen nicht gelingt, targeted agents are discussed, and strategies for the and rare gynecological cancers. While standard text- die Ursachen des Burnouts zu erkennen und zu development of new agents are appraised. The late books briefly cover these tumors, this is intended as bewältigen. An sie richtet sich dieses Buch, das auf effects of leukemia and its therapy are then consid- a more comprehensive yet easy-to-use guide. After unkonventionelle und kreative Weise zur Selbst- ered in depth, with due attention to management of opening chapters on epidemiology, pathology, and analyse einlädt: Eine klinische Psychologin, ein the psychosocial impact of the disease. Finally, global diagnostic imaging, the full range of infrequently Organisationsberater, ein Gruppendynamiker und strategies to improve leukemia care and outcome encountered gynecological cancers (ovarian, uter- ein Arzt geben praktische Anregungen, wie das are reviewed, and future directions discussed. The ine, cervical, vaginal, and vulval) is presented and innere Gleichgewicht und damit auch die Freude authors are internationally recognized experts and discussed with the aid of high-quality illustrations. an Beruf und Privatleben wiederhergestellt werden offer a largely evidence-based consensus on etiol- In each case, detailed attention is paid to both differ- können. Sie zeigen Wege auf, die aus dieser schwieri- ogy, biology, and treatment. This handbook has far- ential diagnosis and current treatment options. The gen Lebenssituation herausführen.Das Buch ist ein reaching applicability to the clinical diagnosis and book has been written by an international panel of wertvoller Begleiter für alle, die neben ihrem beru- management of pediatric leukemia and will prove experts and is the first to gather all the uncommon flichen Einsatz für andere auch das eigene Wohlerge- invaluable to specialists, generalists, and trainees and rare gynecological cancers together within one hen[..] alike. volume.

Features Features Features Immer öfter entwickeln Menschen in helfenden This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date com- This book is intended as a reference manual that will Berufen ein Burnout-Syndrom. Zu den schwer- pendium on all aspects of childhood acute lym- provide the busy clinician with up-to-date informa- wiegendsten Symptomen zählt dabei die emo- phoblastic and acute myeloid leukemia, which tion on the diagnosis and treatment of uncommon tionale Erschöpfung: Freude, Glück, Interesse und together constitute the most frequent cancer in the and rare gynecological cancers. While standard text- Wohlsein spielen keine Rolle mehr, Mitgefühl und pediatric age group. After introductory chapters on books briefly cover these tumors, this is intended as Wertschätzung für andere gehen verloren. Diese the epidemiology and biology of pediatric leukemia, a more comprehensive yet easy-to-use guide. After Leere kann bis zum Suizid führen. Ärzte, Pflegeper- treatment considerations are extensively reviewed, opening chapters on epidemiology, pathology, and sonen und Therapeuten sind von dieser [..] with emphasis on the use of risk-adjusted treatment diagnostic imaging, the full range of infrequently [..] approaches. [..] Contents Contents 1. Epidemiologie des Burnout bei Ärzten.- 2. Contents Introduction.-Epidemiology and data bases.- Beiträge der Klinischen Psychologie aus Supervision, Part 1: Genetics and the Epidemiology of Leukemia Pathology.Ovarian Rare Cancers: Ovarian Mucinous Coaching, Balintgruppen, Psychotherapie.- 3. Phys- in Children: Epidemiology of Childhood Acute Cancers.-Pseudomyxoma peritonei.-Ovarian Clear iologie und Pathophysiologie von Organisationen.- Leukemia .- Part 2: Biology of Pediatric Leukemia: Cell Cancers 1: The Western View.-Ovarian Clear 4. Fallbeispiele in der Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit Biology of Lymphoblastic Leukemia.-Biology of Cell Cancers 2 :A view from the East.-Borderline mit Ärztinnen und Ärzte: Versuche und Irrtümer Acute Myeloid Leukemia.- Part 3: Treatment Con- and Low grade serous tumours.-Sex cord and stro- am Anfang eines Paradigmenwechsels.- 5. Emo- siderations in Childhood Leukemia: Classification mal tumours.-Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising tionale und Soziale Kompetenz.- 6. Charakterzüge and Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.- within Dermoid.-Carcinosarcomas of Ovary.-Small der Führungskraft im Paradigmenwechsel.- 7. Acute Myeloid Leukemia.- Part 4: The Impact of Cell Carcinomas of Ovary.-Ovarian Carcinoids and Gesündere statt kranke Häuser. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics of Child- Struma Ovarii. Uterine Rare cancers: Uterine Car- hood Leukemia: Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacoge- cinosarcomas.-Uterine Leiomyosarcomas.-Uter- Fields of interest nomics Considerations in the Biology and Treatment ine Mucinous Cancers.-Uterine Clear Cell Cancers. Psychotherapie; Psychologie (allgemein); of Childhood Leukemia:.- Part 5: The Potential Role Cervix and Vulval Cancers:[..] Krankenpflege; Gesundheitswesen; Medizin (allge- of Biologically[..] mein) Fields of interest Fields of interest Gynäkologie; Onkologie; Pathologie Target groups Onkologie; Hematologie; Pädiatrie Professional/practitioner Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Professional/practitioner Professional book Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Professional book Lieferbar Lieferbar Lieferbar 2011. XVI, 315 S. 20 Abb. Geb. 2011. VI, 233 p. 40 illus., 10 in color. Geb. 29,13 € 2011. X, 336 p. 55 illus., 29 in color. (Pediatric Oncology) Geb. ISBN 978-3-211-88895-7 149,75 € 149,75 € ISBN 978-3-642-13491-3 ISBN 978-3-642-13780-8 82 Medizin springer.com

D.J. Rhee, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medi- R.E. Shaddy, The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.) K. Shah, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical cal School, Boston, MA, USA; K.A. Colby, Cornea Service, Mas- School, Boston, MA, USA (Ed.) sachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; L. Sobrin, Massachusetts Eye Heart Failure in Congenital Heart & Ear Infirmary, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Molecular Imaging Boston, MA, USA; C.J. Rapuano, Director, Cornea Service, Wills Disease: Eye Hospital, Professor, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Methods and Protocols From Fetus to Adult PA, USA

Ophthalmologic Drug Guide In recent years, molecular imaging techniques have This book will provide both an evidence base and grown to be invaluable tools for molecular biol- practical recommendations for the treatment of ogy research and, to a more modest extent, clinical patients with congenital heart disease. It will be medicine. In Molecular Imaging: Methods and Pro- Drug therapy as an alternative to surgical interven- a resource to all health care providers, including tocols, expert researchers explore the latest advances tion is becoming increasingly common. In the past pediatric cardiologists, pediatric intensivists, pedi- in the field, describing a rich variety of practical pro- five years, new anti-glaucoma agents have becoming atric heart surgeons, fetal specialists, maternal cedures and methods for diverging imaging tech- increasingly effective. This edition will include new fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, nurses, nologies. Chapters are divided into sections that information on off-label prescribing and cap colors advanced practice nurses, in addition to trainees in cover the imaging of basic molecular and biochem- where they are mandated by the FDA (pink/white for the field. It will summarize world knowledge on the ical events, imaging in pre-clinical settings, and steroid drops, grey for topical NSAIDS, etc.) There topic of heart failure in patients with congenital heart imaging in clinical settings. Composed in the highly are now several new pharmaceutical agents being disease. It will provide an in depth analysis of the successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series for- used to treat retinal diseases such as age-related mac- current methods of diagnosis and treatment of heart mat, each chapter contains a brief introduction, step- ular degeneration (Macugen, Lucentis, Visudyne), failure. Now that surgical results are at record suc- by-step methods, a list of necessary materials, and while other drugs formerly prescribed have now cess rates, more patients with congenital heart dis- a Notes section which shares tips on troubleshoot- been shown to be less effective. Intraocular infec- ease are surviving, and thus at risk for sequelae from ing and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive tions are primarily treated with intravitreal medi- their disease, including heart failure. It will provide and ground-breaking, Molecular Imaging: Methods cations. Additionally, the anti-allergy and dry eye evidence based and practical recommendations to and Protocols is an essential handbook for students, markets continue to grow, with a new formulation the practitioner for the management of heart failure established practitioners, and research fellows alike. of Allergan's Acular 0.5% (ketorolac tromethamine) signs and symptoms. and Elestat ophthalmic solution, its new antihis- Features Features tamine-mast cell stabilizer. In recent years, molecular imaging techniques have Survival outcomes for patients with congenital heart grown to be invaluable tools for molecular biol- Features disease have greatly improved over the last two ogy research and, to a more modest extent, clinical The updated edition of this popular pocket guide decades. Because of better and longer survival in medicine. In Molecular Imaging: Methods and Pro- includes new drugs available and FDA-approved these patients who often have abnormal ventricu- tocols, expert researchers explore the latest advances since publication of the first edition and also guid- lar morphology, the incidence of heart failure in in the field, describing a rich variety of practical pro- ance on using the growing number of drugs now this patient population has also increased. Although cedures and methods for diverging imaging tech- prescribed for off-label purposes, such as anti-VEGF there is a significant evidence base for the treatment nologies. Chapters are divided into sections that agents, used in cancer treatments, which are also of heart failure in adults, the evidence base for [..] cover the [..] being used to stop cell growth in age-related macular Contents degeneration. Drugs are grouped by presenting dis- Contents Diagnosis and management of heart failure in the ease (e.g., [..] Bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET) fetus with congenital heart disease, Unique aspects Imaging in Plant Seedlings and Mammalian Cells.- Contents of heart failure in the newborn with congenital heart Luciferase Protein Complementation Assays for Bio- Antibacterial Agents.- Antifungal Agents.- Antivi- disease, Heart failure in the post-operative patient luminescence Imaging of Cells and Mice.- Hybrid ral Agents.- Antiparasitic Agents.- Antiglaucoma with congenital heart disease, Evidence-based man- Raman-Fluorescence Microscopy on Single Cells Agents.- Neuro-ophthalmology.- Retina.- Antiin- agement of the child with chronic heart failure and using Quantum Dots.- Labeling of Mesenchymal flammatory Agents.- Mydriatics, Cycloplegics, and congenital heart disease, Heart failure in the adult Stem Cells with Bioconjugated Quatum Dots.- Reversal Agents.- Lubricants and Viscoelastics.- Mis- with congenital heart disease, Indications and out- Quantification of miRNA abundance in single cells cellaneous (Appendices) Topical Antibacterial Spec- comes of heart transplantation in the patient with using locked nucleic acid-FISH and enzyme labeled trum.- Preparing Fortified Topical Antibiotics and congenital heart disease, Mechanical circulatory sup- fluorescence.- Imaging Fate of Stem Cells at a Cel- Oral Acetazolamide Solution.- Antifungal Activity port in the patient with congenital heart disease: Spe- lular Resolution in the Brains of Mice.- Magnetic Spectrum.- Renal Dosing for Selected Drugs.- Glau- cial challenges Resonance Imaging of Brain Inflamation using coma Medication Preservatives.- Product Index.- Microparticles of[..] Subject Index. Fields of interest Kardiologie; Pädiatrie; Innere Medizin; Fields of interest Fields of interest Herzchirurgie Bildgebende Verfahren / Radiologie; Biomedizin (all- Ophthalmologie Target groups gemein) Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Professional book Contributed volume Lieferbar Lieferbar Lieferbar 2011. VI, 170 p. 90 illus., 50 in color. Geb. 2011. XI, 138 p. Softcover 106,95 € 2011. XI, 222 p. 54 illus., 35 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biol- ogy, Band 680) Geb. 32,05 € ISBN 978-1-84996-479-1 ISBN 978-1-4419-7620-8 101,60 € ISBN 978-1-60761-900-0 springer.com Medizin 83

J. Sieper, Charite University Hospital, Berlin, Germany; J. Braun, St K. Spanel-Borowski, Universität Leipzig, Germany P. Suchomel, Regional Hospital, Liberec, Czech Republic; O. Josefs Hospital, Herne, Germany Choutka, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA Footmarks of Innate Immunity in Ankylosing Spondylitis the Ovary and Cytokeratin-Positive Reconstruction of Upper Cervical Spine and Craniovertebral Junction In Clinical Practice Cells as Potential Dendritic Cells

Ankylosing Spondylitis in Clinical Practice is a con- An illustrative manual for general spine surgeons, The monograph introduces innate immunity as sec- cise, practical guide on the diagnosis and manage- this text atlas covers all currently available tech- ond authority in the ovary besides the endocrine ment of this debilitating condition. This book is niques of upper cervical spine and craniovertebral system. Innate immunity appears to orchestrate fol- aimed at clinicians who treat Ankylosing Spondylitis. junction reconstruction. All the surgical risks and licular atresia, follicle rupture, follicle transforma- It provides an authoritative, accessible guide to the benefits are discussed and compared with the out- tion into a corpus luteum (CL) and CL regression diagnosis, management and treatment of ankylosing come of more than 300 surgeries of this region. The through nonsterile inflammation and tissue repair. spondylitis. surgical procedures are demonstrated step-by-step The concept is new. It centres on cytokeratin-posi- in instructive drawings and illustrations describing tive (CK+) cells being recognized as a potential non- Features the approach, technique of implant introduction and lymphoid dendritic cell type (DC). Part I describes Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic form of arthri- spine reconstruction. A special focus is on realtime morphological aspects of immune privilege starting tis known to affect around 1 in 200 people (over 1 and virtual navigation techniques as well as potential with active hamster ovary implants into the chicken million sufferers in the USA alone). No cure has yet complications and their avoidance. been found for the disease, however, early diagnosis chorioallantois membrane. Follicular atresia and fol- and proper medical management can be important licle rupture correspond with mild and moderate tis- Features in reducing the risk of disability and deformity.

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D. Thurnher, Medizinische Universität Wien; M. Grasl, Medizinis- T. Tot, Central Hospital Falun (Ed.) C. Vincent, Imperial College of London, UK che Universität Wien; B.M. Erovic, Medizinische Universität Wien; P. Lercher, Wien Breast Cancer La sicurezza del paziente

HNO-Heilkunde A Lobar Disease

Ein symptomorientiertes Lehrbuch Una sanità sempre più di qualità e sicura è un obiettivo che presuppone un modello di governo clin- The theory of the sick lobe states that breast carci- ico capace di mettere continuamente alla prova non noma is a lobar disease developing most often within solo la professionalità, ma anche la mentalità, le abi- Möchten Sie Ihre HNO-Prüfung mit Bravour statt a single lobe, meaning that, at an early stage, breast tudini e icomportamenti di ogni operatore sani- „dickem Hals“ meistern? Möchten Sie effizient carcinoma occupies a limited, anatomically well- tario. Il riferimento deve essere sempre il paziente, lernen und dabei Spaß haben? Dieses Lehrbuch defined portion of the breast. This theory unites adeguatamente informato per essere responsabile begleitet Sie anschaulich und praxisnah durch die observed patterns from the genetic, developmen- del proprio percorso di salute.La sicurezza nei per- Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde. Es vermittelt alle tal and morphological perspectives, into an overall corsi sanitari e assistenziali, assieme al rispetto delle prüfungsrelevanten Lerninhalte symptom- statt concept. Breast Cancer: A Lobar Disease, presents procedure e dei protocolli diagnostico-terapeutici, diagnosenorientiert und entspricht daher dem this hypothesis and its consequences. The body of deve quindi divenire il principio su cui basare qual- modernen didaktischen Ausbildungsansatz im Medi- evidence, pro and contra, generated in recent years siasi proposta organizzativa in sanità. La seconda zinstudium. Darüber hinaus ist es aber auch für will be presented in this volume. The chapters, all edizione del volume di Charles Vincent, Patient Ärzte und Ärztinnen und alle an HNO interessierten authored by leading experts in their respective areas, Safety – presentato per la prima volta in versione Leser geeignet. Icons führen als Wegweiser durch gather evidence from the perspectives of epidemi- italiana – rappresenta un’utilissima guida al miglio- das spannende Fach, viele anschauliche Abbildun- ology, genetics, radiology, anatomy, developmental ramento delle procedure relative alla sicurezza in gen, Grafiken und Kittens-Tabellen machen die biology, morphology, endoscopy, ultrasound and ambito sanitario.Questo libro rappresenta un utile medizinischen Zusammenhänge leicht verständlich. therapeutics to give the reader a full picture of recent strumento per la formazione delle nuove generazioni Zahlreiche Karikaturen und witzige Cartoons ver- developments regarding the sick lobe hypothesis. di operatori sanitari, affinché, fin dalla preparazione mitteln das Wissen mit einem Augenzwinkern und Tibor Tot, MD PhD is Head of the Pathology and universitaria e poi nell’educazione[..] helfen beim nachhaltigen Lernen. Und mit den inno- Clinical Cytology Department at the Central Hospi- vativen farbkodierten Mind-Maps wird Sie in Sachen tal of Falun, in Sweden; breast cancer expert of[..] Features HNO niemand mehr „an der Nase herumführen“ Una sanità sempre più di qualità e sicura è un obiet- oder Ihnen gar „die Ohren langziehen“ können! Features tivo che presuppone un modello di governo clinico The theory of the sick lobe states that breast carci- capace di mettere continuamente alla prova non solo Features noma is a lobar disease developing most often within la professionalità, ma anche la mentalità, le abitu- Möchten Sie Ihre HNO-Prüfung mit Bravour statt a single lobe, meaning that, at an early stage, breast dini e icomportamenti di ogni operatore sanitario. Il „dickem Hals“ meistern? Möchten Sie effizient carcinoma occupies a limited, anatomically well- riferimento deve essere sempre il paziente, adeguata- lernen und dabei Spaß haben? Dieses Lehrbuch defined portion of the breast. This theory unites mente informato per essere responsabile del proprio begleitet Sie anschaulich und praxisnah durch die observed patterns from the genetic, developmental percorso di [..] Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde. Es vermittelt alle and morphological perspectives, into an overall con- prüfungsrelevanten Lerninhalte symptom- statt diag- cept. Breast Cancer: A Lobar Disease, presents this Fields of interest nosenorientiert und entspricht daher dem modernen [..] Medizin (allgemein); Gesundheitswesen didaktischen Ausbildungsansatz im Medizinstudium. Darüber hinaus ist es aber [..] Contents Target groups The theory of the sick lobe.- Lobar anatomy of Professional/practitioner Fields of interest human breast and its importance for breast cancer.- HNO; Logopädie; Krankenpflege Breast cancer may originate in utero: The impor- Type of publication tance of the intrauterine environment for breast can- Monograph Target groups cer development.- Genetic alterations in normal and Professional/practitioner malignant breast tissue .- The role of ductal lavage: Lieferbar Type of publication a cautionary.- The distribution of the earliest forms German textbook of breast carcinoma.- The implications of the imaging manifestations of multifocal and diffuse breast 2011. 430 pagg. 21 figg. Softcover cancers.- Lobar ultrasound of the breast .- The lobar 48,30 € Lieferbar distribution of the lesions in breast carcinoma: Duc- ISBN 978-88-470-1874-7 toscopy and surgery.- Stop[..] 2011. XII, 399 S. 282 Abb. in Farbe. Geb. 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Th.J. Vogl, Klinikum der Universität Frankfurt; W. Reith, R.R. Watson, J.K. Gerald, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; M. Wick, University of Munich, Germany; W. Pinggera, Medical Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg; E.J. Rummeny, TU V.R. Preedy (Eds.) Department, General Hospital, Amstetten, Austria; P. Lehmann, München, München (Eds.) Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Mannheim, Germany Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, Diagnostische und interventionelle and Nutriceuticals Clinical Aspects and Laboratory. Radiologie Iron Metabolism, Anemias Cost Analysis Versus Clinical Benefits Concepts in the anemias of malignancies and renal and rheumatoid diseases Vogl, Reith, Rummeny: Diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie - das erste deutschsprachige Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuti- Fachbuch, das die gesamte Radiologie in einem cals: Cost Analysis Versus Clinical Benefits provides Iron is essential for most forms of life, including Band auf Facharztniveau darstellt!In den klinis- the most current, concise, scientific appraisal and humans. On the other hand, iron is also potentially chen Kapiteln wird zunächst kurz die Klinik, dann economic analysis (costs vs. benefit) of nutritional toxic. Therefore, the control of iron metabolism and die diagnostischen und interventionellen Optio- supplements and bioactive components (nutriceu- maintenance of iron hemostasis is an crucial part nen ausführlich dargestellt - und all das natürlich ticals) of foods in improving the quality of life. It of many aspects of human health and disease. Iron unter Einbeziehung der Leitlinien der deutschen fills a much-needed gap to have a single volume pro- deficiency anemia is one of the most common dis- Röntgengesellschaft.Diagnostische Tabellen nach vide a synopsis of cost analysis of dietary supple- eases worldwide, but there are also anemias associ- dem Schema "bildgebendes Verfahren" - "Bewer- ments and nutritional products as well as therapies ated with chronic diseases, and other acquired or tung" - "Befund" geben einen schnellen Überblick for treatment and prevention of disease. Chapters hereditary defects. Understanding the control of iron und Orientierung, welches Verfahren die erste include emerging fields of science and important metabolism is furthermore important for under- Wahl ist.Die neuesten Verfahren im Bereich der discoveries relating to early stages of new nutriceu- standing diseases of iron overload, like hemochro- interventionellen Radiologie werden praxisnah ticals in cancer prevention, prior to clinical trials. matosis. This booklet is designed for physicians, und verständlich dargestellt und durch viele Bilder Written by international and national standing lead- clinical lab personnel and medical students. It gives illustriert.Mehr als 2500 Abbildungen in höchster ers in the field, Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and an overview about the principles of regulation of Qualität runden das Werk ab und geben dem Leser Nutriceuticals: Cost Analysis Versus Clinical Bene- iron metabolism and erythropoiesis. In addition, einen vollständigen Überblick über all das, was ein fits is essential reading for nutritionists, pharmacol- the various disturbances of iron metabolism and the Facharzt der Radiologie heute beherrschen muss. ogists, health care professionals, research scientists, cancer workers, pathologists, molecular and cellular associated clinical findings are described. Special Features biochemists, physicians,[..] focus lies on the differential diagnosis of the disor- Vogl, Reith, Rummeny: Diagnostische und inter- ders, and the approaches of therapy. Finally, a com- ventionelle Radiologie - das erste deutschsprachige Features prehensive schedule of tests is included available[..] Fachbuch, das die gesamte Radiologie in einem Band Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuti- Features auf Facharztniveau darstellt!Von den Grundlagen cals: Cost Analysis Versus Clinical Benefits provides Iron is essential for most forms of life, including über die Diagnostik bis hin zur Intervention: hier the most current, concise, scientific appraisal and humans. On the other hand, iron is also potentially finden die Leser den kompletten Überblick über economic analysis (costs vs. benefit) of nutritional toxic. Therefore, the control of iron metabolism and alle Bereiche der Radiologie. Eine klare, einheitliche supplements and bioactive components (nutriceuti- maintenance of iron hemostasis is an crucial part Struktur, nach Organsystemen in Kapitel [..] cals) of foods in improving the quality of life. It fills a much-needed gap to have a single volume provide a of many aspects of human health and disease. Iron Contents synopsis of cost analysis of dietary supplements [..] deficiency anemia is one of the most common dis- Untersuchungstechniken.- Neuroradiologie.- Kopf eases worldwide, but there are also anemias associ- und Hals.- Thorax.- Herz und Gefäße.- Mamma.- Contents ated with chronic diseases, and other acquired or [..] Gastrointestinaltrakt.- Urogenitaltrakt.- Knochen Design of economic incentive instruments in nutri- Fields of interest und Gelenke. tion policy .- Nutrition Policy for the Prevention of Disease: Issues of Cost-effectiveness.- Economics of Hematologie; Stoffwechselerkrankungen; Nephrolo- Fields of interest food fortification.- The economic value of dietary gie; Rheumatologie Bildgebende Verfahren / Radiologie; Diagnostische supplements.- Influences on the purchase of fruit Target groups Radiologie; Interventionelle Radiologie and vegetables by parents for children.- Fruit and Research Vegetable Prices, Dietary Intakes and Income: Target groups Potential Cost versus Benefit.- The role of ethnicity Type of publication Professional/practitioner in shaping dietary patterns: a review on the social Proceedings and psychological correlates of food consumption.- Type of publication Low-cost food, recovery and death in malnourished Professional book children.- Using price incentives[..] Lieferbar

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O.P. Wiggins, University of Louisville, KY, USA; A.C. Allen, Univer- A. Winter, University of Leipzig, Germany; R. Haux, University E. de Lutio di Castelguidone, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Fon- sity of Louisville, KY, USA (Eds.) for Health Informatics and Technology, Innsbruck, Austria; E. dazione G. Pascale, Naples; A. Messina, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Ammenwerth, UMIT, Hall in Tirol, Austria; B. Brigl, Kranken- Nazionale Tumori, Milano haus-IT Management Beratung, Friedrichsdorf, Germany; N. Hell- Clinical Ethics and the Necessity of rung, University of Braunschweig, Hannover, Germany; F. Jahn, Stories University of Leipzig, Germany GISTs - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Essays in Honor of Richard M. Zaner Health Information Systems

Architectures and Strategies This book aims to provide a complete overview of This collection of articles honors the work of Richard the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stro- Zaner, a distinguished philosopher who has worked mal tumors (GISTs). It has been conceived to be for over twenty years as an ethics consultant at Previously published as Strategic Information Man- both a detailed guide for clinical practice and an Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His work agement in Hospitals; An Introduction to Hospital updated reference for all those involved in the eval- in the clinical setting, especially the use of narra- Information Systems, Health Information Systems uation of GISTs imaging.The publication provides tive in understanding what is going on in this set- Architectures and Strategies is a definitive volume comprehensive descriptions of the full range of com- ting is the focus of some of the papers, others relate written by four authoritative voices in medical infor- mon imaging and nonimaging techniques used in his methodology and phenomenological approach matics. Illustrating the importance of hospital infor- the diagnosis and followup of GISTs.Techniques to the more standard bioethical problemata and mation management in delivering high quality reviewed include:· Conventional radiography· approaches. The essential questions: what then is the health care at the lowest possible cost, this book pro- Endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound· Conven- role of the philosopher turned medical ethicists? Is vides the essential resources needed by the medical tional, color-Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultra- medical ethics a form of applied philosophy, or is informatics specialist to understand and successfully sound· Computed tomography· Magnetic resonance it also a form of therapy? distinguish Zaner's phe- manage the complex nature of hospital information imaging, and· Contrast-enhanced PET/CT imaging- nomenology from hermeneutical philosophy. systems. Author of the first edition's Foreword, Reed Both medical and surgical treatment strategies are M. Gardner, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department also fully reviewed. Finally, the book concludes with Features of Medical Informatics, University of Utah and LDS a chapter that aims to stimulate widespread inter- This collection of articles honors the work of Richard Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, applauded the text's est in the formation of new GISTs Units.Written by Zaner, a distinguished philosopher who has worked focus on the underlying administrative systems that experts in the field, the book is enriched through- for over twenty years as an ethics consultant at Van- are in place in hospitals throughout the world. He out by numerous black-and-white and color images, derbilt University Medical Center. His work in the wrote, "These challenging systems that acquire, pro- making it an invaluable source of[..] clinical setting, especially the use of narrative in cess and manage the patient's clinical information. understanding what is going on in this setting, is Hospital information systems provide a[..] Features the focus of some of the papers. Others relate his This book aims to provide a complete overview of methodology and phenomenological approach to the Features the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stro- [..] Health Information Systems: Architectures and mal tumors (GISTs). It has been conceived to be Strategies is a definitive introductory resource that both a detailed guide for clinical practice and an Contents tackles the pivotal role of information systems in updated reference for all those involved in the eval- 1. Osborne P. Wiggins and Annette C. Allen, "Intro- health care. Illustrating the importance of informa- uation of GISTs imaging.The publication provides duction. 2. Rita Charon, "The Ecstatic Witness" tion systems in delivering high-quality health care comprehensive descriptions [..] 3. Arthur W. Frank, "The Philosopher as Ethicist, at the lowest possible cost, this book provides the the Ethicist as Storyteller" 4. Paul A. Komesaroff, essential resources needed by the health informatics / Contents "Fardels of the Heart: Obesity and the Unbearable medical informatics specialist to understand and [..] Section I Clincal Pathology1 Anatomic and Clinical Heaviness of Being" 5. Hillel Braude, "Between and Pathology Section II Imaging2 Introduction 3 Con- Beyond: Medicine and Narrative in Dick Zaner’s Contents ventional Radiography 4 Endoscopy and Endoscopic Phenomenology" 6. Stephen Hanson, "Richard Zaner Introduction.- Basic Concepts.- What Do Hospital Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Staging of GISTs and ‘Standard’ Medical Ethics" 7. Denise M. Dudzin- Information Systems Look Like?- What Are Good 5 Ultrasound, Color-Doppler Ultrasound and Con- ski, "Integrity and the Moral Gestalt: Zaner Tells his Hospital Information Systems?- How To Strate- trast-enhanced Ultrasound of Primary GISTs and Mother’s Story" 8. Robert Hunt Sprinkle, "Bioethics gically Manage Hospital Information Systems.- Liver Metastases 6 Computed Tomography 7 Mag- without Apology" 9. John R. Scudder, Jr.[..] Appendix A: Thesaurus.- AppendixB: Additional netic Resonance8 Contrast-enhanced PET/CT in the Resources.- Appendix C: Examples and Exercises. Follow-up of GISTs Section III Treatment9 Medical Fields of interest Treatment 10 Surgical Treatment Section IV Man- Theorie der Medizin Fields of interest agement11 GIST Unit Network Computeranwendungen in der Medizin; Medizin Target groups (allgemein) Fields of interest Research Bildgebende Verfahren / Radiologie; Diagnostische Target groups Radiologie; Onkologie; Pathologie; Nuklearmedizin; Type of publication Professional/practitioner Contributed volume Informationssysteme and Kommunikationsdienste Type of publication Target groups Professional book Lieferbar Professional/practitioner

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On Art and Artists: An Anthology of Lambda Calculi: A Guide Interpolation and Defin- Belief Revision Refutation and systems in Proposi- Diderot's Aesthetic Thought ability Discourse Representation Theory tional Logic. A Quantifier Scope in Formal Linguis- tics and Non-deterministic Semantics for Logical Features Systems. Lambda Calculi: A Guide Interpolation and Defin- Chance ordained that Denis Diderot (1713-1784) ability Discourse Representation Theory Features was not only a philosopher, playwright and writer, This book is indispensable to any advanced student but also a salonnier. In other words, an art critic. In Contents or researcher using logic in these areas. The chapters 1759, his friend Grimm entrusted him with a project Editorial Preface.- Dov M. Gabbay.- Lambda Calculi: are comprehensive and written by major figures in that forced him to acquire "thoughtful notions con- A Guide.- Chris Hankin.- Interpolation and Defin- the field. Topics include, Belief Revision, Refutation cerning painting and sculpture" and to refine "art ability .- Dov Gabbay and Larisa L. Maksimova.- Systems in Propositional Logic, Quantifier Scope in terms, so familiar in his words yet so vague in his Discourse Representation Theory .- Hans Kamp, Formal Linguistics and Non-deterministic Semantics mind". Diderot wrote artistic reviews of exhibitions Josef van Genabith and Uwe Reyle.- Index. for Logical Systems. – Salons – that were organized bi-annually at the Louvre by the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Fields of interest Contents Sculpture. These reviews, published in the Corre- Logik; Philosophie (allgemein); Sprachwissenschaft Editorial Preface: Dov M. Gabbay.- Belief Revision: spondence Littéraire, were Diderot’s unique contri- (allgemein) Odinaldo Rodrigues, Dov Gabbay and Alessandra bution to art criticism in France. He fulfilled his task Russo.- Refutation Systems in Propositional Logic: Target groups of salonnier on nine occasions, despite occasional Tomasz Skura.- Quantifier Scope in Formal Linguis- Research dips in his enthusiasm and self-confidence. Com- tics: E. G. Ruys and Yoad Winter.- Non-deterministic Semantics for Logical Systems: Arnon Avron and piled and presented by Jean Szenec, this anthology Type of publication Anna Zamansky.- Index. helps the contemporary reader to familiarize himself Contributed volume with Diderot’s aesthetic thought in all its greatness. It includes eight illustrations and is followed by texts Fields of interest Lieferbar from Jean Starobinski, Michel[..] Logik; Sprachwissenschaft (allgemein); Philosophie (allgemein) Features 2011. V, 395 p. (Handbook of Philosophical Logic, Band 15) Geb. Chance ordained that Denis Diderot was not only a Target groups philosopher, playwright and writer, but also a salon- 149,75 € Research nier. In other words, an art critic. In 1759, his friend ISBN 978-94-007-0484-8 Type of publication Grimm entrusted him with a project that forced him Contributed volume to acquire “thoughtful notions concerning painting and sculpture” and to refine “art terms, so familiar in his words yet so vague in his mind.Diderot wrote Lieferbar artistic reviews of [..] 2011. XIII, 320 p. (Handbook of Philosophical Logic, Band 16) Contents Geb. Introduction by Jean Szenec.- Definitions.- The conditions of art.- Criticism.- History.- The country- 149,75 € side.- The portrait.- The type.- Still life.- Diderot in ISBN 978-94-007-0478-7 the painter’s space by Jean Starobinski.- The averted Look by Michel Delon.- Composition according to Diderot by Arthur Cohen.

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R. Haenni, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland; J.-W. H. Lagerlund, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, M. Mookherjee, Keele University, Newcastle, UK (Ed.) Romeijn, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; G. Wheeler, Canada (Ed.) Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal; J. Williamson, University of Kent, UK Democracy, Religious Pluralism Encyclopedia of Medieval and the Liberal Dilemma of Probabilistic Logics and Philosophy Accommodation Probabilistic Networks Philosophy between 500 and 1500

How should liberal democratic governments While probabilistic logics in principle might be Research on medieval philosophy has advanced respond to citizens as religious believers whose val- applied to solve a range of problems, in practice greatly in the last thirty years, but there has not been ues, norms and practices might lie outside the cul- they are rarely applied - perhaps because they a comprehensive encyclopedia summarizing the cur- tural mainstream? Some of the most challenging seem disparate, complicated, and computationally rent research available. This two-volume reference political questions arising today focus on the ade- intractable. This programmatic book argues that sev- work fills that void. The Encyclopedia of Medieval quacy of a policy of ‘live and let live’ liberal toleration eral approaches to probabilistic logic fit into a sim- Philosophy covers all areas of philosophy in the in contexts where disputes about the metaphysical ple unifying framework in which logically complex Middle Ages and part of the Renaissance, ranging truth of conflicting world-views abound. Does liberal evidence is used to associate probability intervals from 500 to 1500 CE. It contains general entries on toleration fail to give all citizens their due? Do citi- or probabilities with sentences. Specifically, Part I medieval philosophers and medieval philosophies zens of faith deserve a more robust form of accom- shows that there is a natural way to present a ques- and on the key terms and concepts in the subject modation from the state in the form of ‘recognition’. tion posed in probabilistic logic, and that various area, but it also provides more in-depth details and This issue is far from settled. Controversies over the inferential procedures provide semantics for that analyses of particular theories. Furthermore, in order terms of religious accommodation continue to dom- question, while Part II shows that there is the poten- to gain an insight into the social and cultural context inate political agendas around the world. This is the tial to develop computationally feasible methods to of the material, entries are included on the teaching first edited collection to provide a sustained exami- mesh with this framework. The book is intended for of philosophy, the career of philosophers, and the nation of the politics of toleration and recognition researchers in philosophy, logic, computer science place of philosophy within the universities. Complete in an age of religious pluralism. The aftermath of and statistics. A familiarity with mathematical con- with cross-references between key words and related the events of September 11th have dramatised the cepts and notation is presumed, but no advanced essays to enable efficient searches, this Encyclopedia urgency of this debate. It has also surfaced, nationally knowledge of logic or probability theory is required. is exhaustive, unprecedented, and user-friendly. It is and globally, in disputes about[..] indispensable for scholars of[..] Features Features While probabilistic logics in principle might be Features How should liberal democratic governments applied to solve a range of problems, in practice Research on medieval philosophy has advanced respond to citizens as religious believers whose val- they are rarely applied --- perhaps because they greatly in the last thirty years, but there has not been ues, norms and practices might lie outside the cul- seem disparate, complicated, and computationally a comprehensive encyclopedia summarizing the cur- tural mainstream? Some of the most challenging intractable. This programmatic book argues that sev- rent research available. This two-volume reference political questions arising today focus on the ade- eral approaches to probabilistic logic fit into a simple work fills that void. The Encyclopedia of Medieval quacy of a policy of ‘live and let live’ liberal toleration unifying framework in which logically complex evi- Philosophy covers all areas of philosophy in the Mid- in contexts where disputes about the metaphysical dence is used to associate probability intervals or [..] dle Ages and part of the Renaissance, ranging from truth of conflicting world-views abound. Does [..] 500 to 1500 CE. It contains [..] Contents Contents Preface.- Part I: Probabilistic Logics.- 1. Introduc- Fields of interest 1. Introduction. Liberal Democracy and Religious tion.- 2. Standard Probabilistic Semantics.- 3. Prob- Philosophie des Mittelalters; Philosophie (allgemein) Pluralism: Accommodating or Resisting the Diver- abilistic Argumentation.- 4. Evidential Probability.- sity of a Globalising Age? Monica Mookherjee.- Sec- 5. Statistical Inference.- 6. Bayesian Statistical Infer- Target groups tion I. Religious Pluralism in Liberal Democracies: ence.- 7. Objective Bayesian Epistemology.- Part II: Research Toleration and the Dynamics of Social Conflict.- 2. Probabilistic Networks.- 8. Credal and Bayesian Net- Religions and Liberal Democracy: Reflections on Type of publication works.- 9. Networks for the Standard Semantics.- Doctrinal, Institutional and Attitudinal Learning; Encyclop(a)edia 10. Networks for Probabilistic Argumentation.- 11. Veit Bader.- 3. How Not to Tolerate Religion; Glen Networks for Evidential Probability.- 12. Networks Newey.- 4. On the Muslim Question; Anne Norton.- for Statistical Inference.- 13. Networks for Bayesian Lieferbar 5. Dealing Morally With Religious Differences; Sorin Statistical Inference.- 14. Networks for Objective Baiasu.- 6. Diversity and Equality: ‘Toleration as Bayesianism.- 15.[..] 2011. 1423 p. In 2 volumes, not available separately. Geb. Recognition’ Reconsidered; Andrea[..]

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F. Poggiolesi, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium R. Poli, University of Trento, Italy; J. Seibt, University of Aarhus, D.C. Ralston, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA; J. Ho, Berkeley Denmark; M. Healy, University of New Mexico, U.S.A.; A. Kameas, School of Law, University of California at Berkeley, CA, USA (Eds.) Hellenic Open University, Greece (Eds.) Gentzen Calculi for Modal Propositional Logic Philosophical Reflections on Theory and Applications of Disability Ontology

The book is about Gentzen calculi for (the main sys- Volume 1: Philosophical Perspectives Volume 2: Computer tems of) modal logic. It is divided into three parts. Applications This project draws together the diverse strands of In the first part we introduce and discuss the main the debate regarding disability in a way never before philosophical ideas related to proof theory, and combined in a single volume. After providing a rep- we try to identify criteria for distinguishing good Ontology is back at the forefront of philosophy, sci- resentative sampling of competing philosophical sequent calculi. In the second part we present the ence and technology. These days ontology comes in approaches to the conceptualization of disability as several attempts made from the 50’s until today to at least two main fashions: the traditional philosoph- such, the volume goes on to address such themes as provide modal logic with Gentzen calculi. In the ical understanding of ontology has been recently the complex interplay between disability and quality third and and final part we analyse new calculi for flanked by a new – computer-based – understand- of life, questions of social justice as it relates to dis- modal logics, called tree-hypersequent calculi, which ing of ontology. The current resurgence of interest ability, and the personal dimensions of the disabil- were recently introduced by the author. We show in in ontological issues displays a number of novel fea- ity experience.By explicitly locating the discussion of a precise and clear way the main results that can be tures, both among philosophers and among infor- various applied ethical questions within the broader proved with and about them. mation technologists. Broadly speaking, the two theoretical context of how disability is best concep- research communities of philosophers and engineers tualized, the volume seeks to bridge the gap between Features have still not found a way to relate to each other sys- abstract philosophical musings about the nature of The book is about Gentzen calculi for (the main sys- tematically. One side is perhaps too theoretical, the disease, illness and disability found in much of the tems of) modal logic. It is divided into three parts. other too pragmatic. However, in dynamic terms, philosophy of medicine literature, on the one hand, In the first part we introduce and discuss the main one easily foresees mounting social and institutional and the comparatively concrete but less philosophi- philosophical ideas related to proof theory, and pressure for the development of tools able to model cal discourse frequently encountered in much of the we try to identify criteria for distinguishing good fragments of reality in terms that are both adequate disability studies literature. It also critically examines sequent calculi. In the second part we present the and efficient. The two volumes of TAO intend to various claims[..] several attempts made from the 50’s until today to play a role in paving the way for a better mutual Features provide modal logic with Gentzen [..] understanding between engineers and philosophers. This project draws together the diverse strands of Since the two communities are still very different[..] Contents the debate regarding disability in a way never before PartI An overview of the sequent calcus.- PartII, Features combined in a single volume. After providing a rep- Sequent caluli for modal logic.- Part III, Tree-hyper- Ontology is back at the forefront of philosophy, sci- resentative sampling of competing philosophical seqent calculi.- Reference.- Symbols and notations.- ence and technology. These days ontology comes in approaches to the conceptualization of disability as Index. at least two main fashions: the traditional philosoph- such, the volume goes on to address such themes as ical understanding of ontology has been recently the complex interplay between disability and quality Fields of interest flanked by a new – computer-based – understand- of life, questions of social justice as it [..] Philosophie (allgemein); Mathematik (allgemein); ing of ontology. The current resurgence of interest Bildverarbeitung, Vision, Mustererkennung und Contents in ontological issues displays a number of novel fea- Computergrafik; Sprachwissenschaft (allgemein) Acknowledgements.- List of contributors.- Introduc- tures, both among philosophers and among information.- Part I Concepts and Theories of Disability.- tion [..] Target groups Part II Disability, Quality of Life, and Bioethics.- Part Research Contents III Disability, Social Justice, and Public Policy.- Part IV Personal Voices.- Index. Type of publication Volume 1: Philosophical Perspectives Preface.- Introduction.- 1. Poli, Ontology: The categorial Monograph Fields of interest stance.- 2. Seibt, Particulars.- 3. Herre, The ontol- Philosophie der Medizin; Theorie der Medizin / ogy of mereological systems.- 4. Steglich-Petersen, Bioethik; Staatsphilosophie; Ethik; Gesundheit und Lieferbar Causation.- 5. Cocchiarella, Actualism vs. Possibil- Lebensqualität ism in formal ontology.- 6. 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Aristotle's Modal Proofs Models of the History of Philosophy Probabilities, Causes and

Prior Analytics A8-22 in Predicate Logic Volume II: From Cartesian Age to Brucker Propensities in Physics

Aristotle’s modal syllogistic is his study of patterns This volume is the translation of "Dall'età cartesiana This volume defends a novel approach to the phi- of reasoning about necessity and possibility. Many a Brucker", the second volume of the multi-volume losophy of physics: it is the first book devoted to scholars think the modal syllogistic is incoherent, work "Storia delle storie generali della filosofia". It a comparative study of probability, causality, and a ‘realm of darkness’. Others think it is coherent, guides the reader from the Cartesian rejection of propensity, and their various interrelations, within but devise complicated formal modellings to mimic the ‘philosophical past’ that found voice in the work the context of contemporary physics -- particularly Aristotle’s results. This volume provides a simple of Malebranche, to the establishment of a ‘critical’ quantum and statistical physics. The philosophical interpretation of Aristotle’s modal syllogistic using history of philosophy by 18th century thinkers A.- debates and distinctions are firmly grounded upon standard predicate logic. Rini distinguishes between F Boureau-Deslandes and J.J. Brucker. The latter examples from actual physics, thus exemplifying a red terms, such as ‘horse’, ‘plant’ or ‘man’, which pair investigated philosophy from its most ancient robustly empiricist approach. The essays, by both name things in virtue of features those things must origins up to the contemporary age, and oversaw prominent scholars in the field and promising young have, and green terms, such as ‘moving’, which name the transformation of the history of philosophy into researchers, constitute a pioneer effort in bringing things in virtue of their non-necessary features. a genre in its own right, thus spawning dozens of out the connections between probabilistic, causal By applying this distinction to the Prior Analyt- works that made a major contribution to the culture and dispositional aspects of the quantum domain. ics, Rini shows how traditional interpretive puzzles of the Enlightenment. Through careful analysis of The book will appeal to specialists in philosophy and about the modal syllogistic melt away and the sim- more than 36 separate works, the authors show how foundations of physics, philosophy of science in gen- ple structure of Aristotle’s own proofs is revealed. in the span of a single century the theoretical and eral, metaphysics, ontology of physics theories, and The result is an applied logic which provides needed methodological techniques used to assess the history philosophy of probability. links between Aristotle’s views of science and logical of philosophy were refined and developed. demonstration. The volume is particularly valuable Features to researchers and students[..] Features This volume defends a novel approach to the phi- Published in English for the first time, this is the losophy of physics: it is the first book devoted to Features updated version of Dall’età cartesiana a Brucker, the a comparative study of probability, causality, and Aristotle’s modal syllogistic is his study of patterns second part of the monumental multi-volume Storia propensity, and their various interrelations, within of reasoning about necessity and possibility. Many delle storie generali della filosofia. The translation of the context of contemporary physics -- particularly scholars think the modal syllogistic is incoherent, the first volume, edited by C.W.T. Blackwell and Ph. quantum and statistical physics. The philosophical a ‘realm of darkness’. Others think it is coherent, Weller and published by Kluwer in 1993, covered the debates and distinctions are firmly grounded upon but devise complicated formal modellings to mimic development of philosophical historiography from examples from actual physics, thus exemplifying a Aristotle’s results. This volume provides a simple [..] [..] interpretation of Aristotle’s modal syllogistic using standard predicate logic. Rini distinguishes [..] Contents Contents List of Abbreviations. .- Foreword to the English Edi- Preface.- 1. Introduction; Mauricio Suárez.- PART I: Contents tion (Gregorio Piaia) .- Preface to the Italian Edition PROBABILITIES.- 2. Probability and time symmetry Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Part I: Modern (Giovanni Santinello).- Part I: The General Histo- in classical Markov processes; Guido Bacciagaluppi.- Methods for Ancient Logic.- 1. The Non-Modal Syl- ries of Philosophy in France and in Italy, 1650-1750 3. Probability assignments and the principle of logistic: An.Pr. A1-7.- 2. The Assertoric Syllogistic (Gregorio Piaia).- Chapter I: The Histories of Phi- indifference: An examination of two eliminative in LPC.- 3. A Realm of Darkness.- 4. Technicolour losophy in France in the Age of Descartes.- Chap- strategies; Sorin Bangu.- 4. Why typicality does not Terms.- 5. Representing Modality.- Part II: Neces- ter II: Philosophical Historiography in France from explain the approach to equilibrium; Roman Frigg; sity in the Syllogistic: An. Pr. 8-12.- 6. Syllogizing in Bayle to Deslandes.- Chapter III: A "Critical" History PART II: CAUSES.- 5. From metaphysics to physics Red: Trivializing the Modals.- 7. First-Figure Mixed of Philosophy and the Early Enlightenment: André- and back: The example of causation; Federico Laud- Apodeictic Syllogisms.- 8. Modal Conversion in the François Boureau-Deslandes.- Chapter IV: The Gen- isa.- 6. On explanation in retro-causal interpretations Apodeictic Syllogistic.- 9. Against the Canonical eral Histories of Philosophy in Italy in the Late Sev- of quantum mechanics; Joseph Berkovitz.- 7. Causal Listings.- 10. Apodeictic Possibility.- Part III: Con- enteenth and Early[..] completeness in general probability[..] tingency in the Syllogistic: An. Pr. 13-22.- 11. Con- tingency (A13, A14).- 12.[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Geschichte der Philosophie; Philosophie der Mod- Wissenschaftstheorie; Metaphysik; Quantenphysik; Fields of interest erne Statistische Physik, dynamische Systeme und Geschichte der Philosophie; Logik; Klassische Komplexität Philosophie Target groups Research Target groups Target groups Research Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Monograph Lieferbar Lieferbar

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J. Symons, University of Texas, El Paso, TX, USA; O. Pombo, Uni- C. Witt, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA (Ed.) versidade de Lisboa, Portugal; J.M. Torres, Universidad Nacional Physik de Cuyo, Argentina (Eds.) Feminist Metaphysics

Otto Neurath and the Unity of Explorations in the Ontology of Sex, Gender and the Self H. Arodz, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland; L. Hadasz, Science Jagiellonian University, Cracow Poland

The present volume is an exciting new collection Lectures on Classical and Quantum of original essays by outstanding feminist theorists This volume critically reexamines Otto Neurath’s Theory of Fields including Sally Haslanger, Marilyn Frye and Linda conception of the unity of science. Some of the lead- Alcoff. Feminist Metaphysics is the first collection of ing scholars of Neurath’s work, along with many articles addressing metaphysical issues from a fem- prominent philosophers of science critically examine inist perspective. The essays cover central feminist This textbook on classical and quantum theory of his place in the history of philosophy of science and topics including: the ontology of sex and gender, fields addresses graduate students starting to special- evaluate the relevance of his work for contemporary persons, identity and subjectivity, and the relations ize in theoretical physics. It provides didactic intro- debates concerning the unity of science. among experience, ideology and reality. Many of the ductions to the main topics in the theory of fields, while taking into account the contemporary view of Features papers combine cutting-edge feminist theory with the subject. The student will find concise explana- This volume critically reexamines Otto Neurath’s contemporary metaphysics and the philosophy of tions of basic notions essential for applications of conception of the unity of science. Some of the lead- language. The volume is also distinctive in including the theory of fields as well as for frontier research in ing scholars of Neurath’s work, along with many articles representing both analytic and continental theoretical physics. One third of the book is devoted prominent philosophers of science critically examine perspectives on metaphysics. The essays are philo- to classical fields. Each chapter contains exercises of his place in the history of philosophy of science and sophically sophisticated and are primarily intended varying degree of difficulty with hints or solutions, evaluate the relevance of his work for contemporary for a professional audience of philosophers and fem- plus summaries and worked examples as useful. The debates concerning the unity of science. inist theorists. textbook is based on lectures delivered to students Contents Features of theoretical physics at Jagiellonian University. It Preface; John Symons.- Introduction; Olga Pombo The present volume is an exciting new collection aims to deliver a unique combination of classical and and Juan Torres.- Part 1 - Neurath.- Unity of Sci- of original essays by outstanding feminist theorists quantum field theory in one compact course. ence and Logical Empiricism; Otto Neurath.- The including Sally Haslanger, Marilyn Frye and Linda Features Neurath-Horkeimer-Controversy Reconsidered. Alcoff. Feminist Metaphysics is the first collection of This textbook on classical and quantum theory of Otto Neurath's Erwiderung to Max Horkeimer's articles addressing metaphysical issues from a fem- fields addresses graduate students starting to special- Attack against the Vienna Circle; Karlheinz inist perspective. The essays cover central feminist ize in theoretical physics. It provides didactic intro- Barck.- Otto Neurath's Epistemology and Its topics including: the ontology of sex and gender, per- ductions to the main topics in the theory of fields, Paradoxes; Jan Sebestik.- Neurath and the Ency- sons, identity and subjectivity, and the [..] while taking into account the contemporary view of clopaedic Project of the Unity of Science; Olga Contents the subject. The student will find concise explana- Pombo.- Principles and Practices of Neurath's Notes on Contributors.- Acknowledgements.- Intro- tions of basic notions essential for applications of the Language; Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen.- Conceptions duction; Charlotte Witt.- Part I: The Ontology of theory of fields as well as for frontier [..] of Reality - Schlick, Carnap, Neurath; Thomas Sex and Gender.- 1. What is Gender Essentialism?; Bonk.- Keeping Track of Neurath's[..] Charlotte Witt.- 2. Different Women: Gender and Contents Introduction.- The Euler-Lagrange equations and Fields of interest the Realism/Nominalism Debate; Natalie Stoljar.- 3. Noether's theorem.- Scalar fields.- Vector fields.- Wissenschaftstheorie; Wissenschaftsgeschichte; The Metaphysics of Sex and Gender; Ásta Kristjana Relativistic spinor fields.- The quantum theory of Geschichte der Philosophie Sveinsdóttir.- 4. Ontological Commitments, Sex and Gender; Mari Mikkola.- 5. The Metaphors of Being a free fields.- Perturbative expansion in the phi44 Target groups #; Marilyn Frye.- Part II: Persons and Subjectivity.- 6. model.- Renormalization.- Renormalization group.- Research The Metaphysics of Relational Autonomy; Jules Hol- Relativistic invariance and the spectral decompo- royd.- 7. Beauvoir and the Allure of Self-Objectifica- sition of G(2).- Paths integrals in QFT.- The per- Type of publication tion; Nancy Bauer.- 8. A[..] turbative expansion for non-Abelian gauge fields.- Contributed volume The simplest supersymmetric models.- Anomalies.- Fields of interest Appendix: Some facts about generalized functions. Philosophie (allgemein); Metaphysik; Geschlechter- Lieferbar forschung Fields of interest Teilchenphysik, Quantenfeldtheorie ; Quanten- 2011. VIII, 264 p. (Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science, Target groups physik; Körpertheorie und Polynome Band 18) Geb. 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Exchange Processes Involving the Interiors The aim of this series of meetings is to provide a con- Das Buch dient einer Darstellung der Grundlagen text for exchanging ideas amongst researchers of der modernen Elementarteilchenphysik und Kos- different fields in Differential Geometry, Applied mologie, sowie der aktuellen offenen Fragen bis zur Mathematics and Physics; in general, amongst all Stringtheorie. Es enthält elementare Einführungen Recent space missions to the outer solar system, people interested in the application of geometric in die spezielle und allgemeine Relativitätstheorie, Galileo (1996–2003) and Cassini-Huygens (2004– methods and techniques to the study of physical die klassische und Quanten-Feldtheorie. Die today), together with ground observations, have problems. wesentlichen Aspekte dieser Konzepte und viele revealed that the moons of the outer solar system Phänomene werden mit Hilfe einfacher Rechnun- are enigmatic objects, introducing extraordinary Features gen verstanden, wie z.B. die Schwerkraft als Folge challenges for geologists, astrobiologists, organic The aim of this series of meetings is to provide a con- der Krümmung des Raumes. Behandelt werden chemists, and planetologists. Chemical exchange text for exchanging ideas amongst researchers of der Big Bang, die dunkle Materie und die dun- exists through the different layers that form their different fields in Differential Geometry, Applied kle Energie, sowie die zur Zeit bekannten Wech- interiors, and also from the interior to the surface. Mathematics and Physics; in general, amongst all selwirkungen der Elementarteilchenphysik: die The most convincing evidence is certainly the dis- people interested in the application of geometric Elektrodynamik, die starke und die schwache Wech- covery of water vapour and ice particles emerging methods and techniques to the study of physical selwirkung einschließlich des Higgs-Bosons. Zuletzt from Enceladus’s active south polar region. Evi- problems. werden heutzutage (noch?) spekulative Theorien dence for exchange with a subsurface liquid ocean skizziert: Theorien der großen Vereinheitlichung der has also been provided by the inference of hydrated Fields of interest Wechselwirkungen, Supersymmetrie, die Stringth- salts on the surfaces of Jupiter’s moons, Europa and Mathematische Mehoden in der Physik ; Differen- eorie und zusätzliche Dimensionen der Raum-Zeit. Ganymede, as well as the detection of sodium salts tialgeometrie Diese zweite Auflage beinhaltet signifikant erweiterte in particles originating in Enceladus’s plumes. Aque- Beschreibungen der Funktionsweise des Beschleu- ous exchange with the rocky core may also be possi- Target groups nigers[..] ble, considering that 40Ar has been observed in the Research plumes of Enceladus during one flyby of Cassini and Features in the[..] Type of publication Das Buch dient einer Darstellung der Grundlagen Proceedings der modernen Elementarteilchenphysik und Kos- Features mologie, sowie der aktuellen offenen Fragen bis zur Recent space missions to the outer solar system, Lieferbar Stringtheorie. Es enthält elementare Einführungen Galileo (1996-2003) and Cassini-Huygens (ongoing in die spezielle und allgemeine Relativitätstheorie, since 2004), together with ground-based observations, have revealed that the moons of the outer solar 2010. 202 p. (Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Band 1260) die klassische und Quanten-Feldtheorie. Die wesentlichen Aspekte dieser Konzepte und viele system are enigmatic objects, introducing extraor- 139,05 € Phänomene werden mit Hilfe [..] dinary challenges for geologists, astrobiologists, ISBN 978-0-7354-0809-8 organic chemists, and planetologists. This book will Contents provide the reader with an up-to-date view of what Vorwort.- Überblick.- Die Entwicklung des Uni- we know [..] versums.- Elemente der Relativitätstheorie.- Die Feldtheorie.- Die Elektrodynamik.- Die starke Wech- Contents selwirkung.- Die schwache Wichselwirkung.- Die General introduction.- Evidence of Exchange Pro- Produktion von Elementarteilchen.- Symmetrien.- cesses in the Outer Solar System.- Section I: Obser- Das Standardmodell der Elementarteilchenphysik.- vations and Measurements.- Environments in the Quantenkorrekturen und die Renormierungsgrup- Outer Solar System.- Characteristics of the Icy Sur- pengleichungen.- Jenseits des Standardmodells.- faces.- Chemical Composition of the Icy Surfaces.- Anhang: Konstanten, Abkürzungen, Nütliche Inter- Atmospheres/Exospheres Characteristics.- Sec- netadressen.- Lösungen der Übungsaufgaben. tion II.: Physics and Chemistry of Ices and Organ- ics: Constraints from Laboratory Experiments.- Fields of interest Phase Relations and Chemical Reactions.- II.2. Spec- Kosmologie; Sachbuch Mathematik / Naturwis- troscopy of Icy Moon Materials.- Physical Properties senschaften / Technik ; Elementarteilchen- und of Icy Materials.- Radiolysis and Photolysis.- Section Kernphysik III: Modeling and Interpretations.- Interior[..]

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M. Grundmann, Universität Leipzig, Germany I.V. Hertel, Max-Born-Institut, Berlin; C.-P. Schulz, Max-Born-Insti- L.N. Irwin, University of Texas, El Paso, TX, USA; D. Schulze- tut, Berlin Makuch, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA The Physics of Semiconductors Atome, Moleküle und optische Cosmic Biology An Introduction Including Nanophysics and Applications Physik 2 How Life Could Evolve on Other Worlds Moleküle und Photonen - Spektroskopie und Streuphysik The Physics of Semiconductors contains ample material for a comprehensive upper-level undergrad- In Cosmic Biology, Louis Irwin and Dirk Schulze- Makuch guide readers through the range of plane- uate or beginning graduate course, guiding readers Diese Lehrbücher wenden sich in erster Linie an tary habitats found in our Solar System and those to the point where they can choose a special topic fortgeschrittene Studierende der Physik und der likely to be found throughout the universe. Based and begin supervised research. The textbook pro- Physikalischen Chemie bis hin zur Promotion. on our current knowledge of chemistry, energy, vides a balance between essential aspects of solid- Sie wollen gewissermaßen das kanonische Wissen and evolutionary tendencies, the authors envision a state and semiconductor physics, on the one hand, der Atom- und Molekülphysik vermitteln und in variety of possible life forms. These range from the and the principles of various semiconductor devices Grundlagen der modernen Optik und Quantenop- familiar species found on Earth to increasingly exotic and their applications in electronic and photonic tik einführen. In vielen ausgewählten Teilgebieten examples possible under the different conditions of devices, on the other. It highlights many practical führen sie (zusammen mit einem geplanten dritten other planets and their satellites.Discussions of the aspects of semiconductors such as alloys, strain, het- Band) bis hin zum aktuellen Stand der Forschung. So great variety of life forms that could evolve in these erostructures, nanostructures, that are necessary in wird auch der aktive Wissenschaftler angesprochen. diverse environments have become particularly rel- modern semiconductor research but typically omit- Durch klar strukturierte Kapitel wird der Leser - aus- evant in recent years with the discovery of around ted in textbooks. Coverage also includes additional gehend von den Grundlagen der Quantenphysik - 300 exoplanets in orbit around other stars and the advanced topics, such as Bragg mirrors, resonators, schrittweise mit den wichtigsten Phänomenen, Mod- possibilities for the existence of life in these planetary polarized and magnetic semiconductors. The text ellen und Messmethoden vertraut gemacht. Dabei systems. The book also posits a taxonomic classifica- derives explicit formulas for many results to support liegt der Fokus auf dem Experiment und seiner tion of the various forms of life that might be found, better understanding of the topics. The Physics of Interpretation – die notwendige Theorie wird aus including speculation on the relative abundance of Semiconductors requires little or no prior knowledge diesem Blickwinkel kompakt, gelegentlich auch different forms and the generic fate of living systems. of solid-state physics and evolved from a highly[..] etwas „locker“ eingeführt. Der erste Teil konzentriert The fate and future of life[..] sich auf die Struktur der Atome und eine Einführung Features in moderne Methoden der Spektroskopie. Im vor- The Physics of Semiconductors contains ample Features liegenden zweiten Teil geht es um die Struktur[..] material for a comprehensive upper-level undergrad- It is very unlikely that little green humanoids are living on Mars. But what are the possible life forms that uate or beginning graduate course, guiding readers Features might exist in our Solar System and how might they to the point where they can choose a special topic Diese Lehrbücher wenden sich in erster Linie an have evolved? This uniquely authoritative and imagi- and begin supervised research. The textbook pro- fortgeschrittene Studierende der Physik und der native book on the possibilties for alien life addresses vides a balance between essential aspects of solid- Physikalischen Chemie bis hin zur Promotion. the intrinsic interest that we have about life on other state and semiconductor physics, on the one hand, Sie wollen gewissermaßen das kanonische Wissen worlds - reinforcing some of our assumptions and and the principles of various semiconductor devices der Atom- und Molekülphysik vermitteln und in reshaping others. It [..] and their [..] Grundlagen der modernen Optik und Quantenop- tik einführen. In vielen ausgewählten Teilgebieten Contents Contents führen sie (zusammen mit einem geplanten dritten Introduction.- Part I: Fundamentals.- Bonds.- Crys- Preface.- List of Illustrations.- Chapter 1: Rare Band) bis hin zum aktuellen Stand [..] tals.- Defects.- Mechanical Properties.- Band Struc- Earths and Life Unseen.- Chapter 2: Life, Chemistry, Action!.- Chapter 3: Life's Fundamentals.- Chapter 4: ture.- Electronic Defect States.- Transport.- Optical Contents Fire and Water.- Chapter 5: Frozen Desert.- Chapter Properties.- Recombination.- Part II: Selected Top- Zweiatomige Moleküle.- Mehratomige Moleküle.- 6: Hell Fire and Brimstone.- Chapter 7: Suspended ics.- Heterostructures.- External Fields.- Nanos- Laser, Licht und Kohärenz.- Kohärenz und Animation.- Chapter 8: Deep and Dark.- Chapter 9: tructures.- Polarized Semiconductors.- Magnetic Photonen.- Molekülspektroskopie.- Grundla- Fire and Ice.- Chapter 10: Petrolakes.- Chapter 11: Semiconductors.- Organic Semiconductors.- gen atomarer Streuphysik: Elastische Prozesse.- Exotic Cocktails.- Chapter 12: Biocomplexity in the Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes.- Dielectric Struc- Inelastische Stoßprozesse - ein erster Überblick.- Cosmos.- Chapter13: Anticipating the Future.- Glos- tures.- Transparent Conductive Oxide Semicon- Elektronenstoßanregung und -ionisation.- Die sary.- Index. ductors.- Part III: Applications.- Diodes.- Light-to- Dichtematrix - eine erste Annäherung.- Die optis- Electricity Conversion.- Electricity-to-Light Conver- chen Bloch-Gleichungen.- Born'sche Näherung sion.- Transistors.- Part IV: Appendices Fields of interest für e+Na(3s) -> e+Na(3p).- Optisches Pumpen.- Astrobiologie ; Sachbuch Astronomie; Extrater- Führung, Nachweis und Energieanalyse von Elektro- Fields of interest restrische Physik, Weltraumwissenschaften ; Tiersys- nen und Ionen. 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ICPE-2009 This book demonstrates the importance of symmetry Ce livre expose les bases de l’électronique organique, in determining the properties of solids and the power aussi dite « plastique » ou « souple », par opposi- of using group theory and tensor algebra to eluci- It has increasingly been realized worldwide that tion à l’électronique conventionnelle. Il présente les date these properties. It provides the fundamentals teaching physics courses has involved no less artis- bases théoriques physico-chimiques de ce domaine : necessary for the reader to understand how to utilize tic character than the scientific counterpart. This théorie des matériaux unidimensionnels ; théorie des these techniques in many different applications with- world class conference has gathered both the cut- semiconducteurs organiques ; délocalisation possi- out becoming lost in a heavy formal treatment of the ting edge contents and innovative learning-teach- ble des électrons dans ces matériaux et leur bande subject matter. The book begins by discussing the ing approaches which stem from physics education d’absorption/émission, etc. Il décrit d’autre part les concepts of symmetry relevant to crystal structures. research being conducted around the globe. divers composants électroniques/optoélectroniques This is followed by a summary of the basics of group auxquels ces matériaux organiques ont pu donner Features theory and how it applies to quantum mechanics. naissance et qui sont actuellement commercialisés It has increasingly been realized worldwide that Next is a discussion of the description of the macro- (ou prêts à l’être) tels que : les écrans à angles de vue teaching physics courses has involved no less artis- scopic properties of crystals by tensors and how sym- élargis, les cellules solaires destinées à recouvrir des tic character than the scientific counterpart. This metry determines the form of these tensors. The surfaces souples, les panneaux transparents le jour world class conference has gathered both the cut- basic concepts covered in these early chapters are et lumineux la nuit, les transistors de commande des ting edge contents and innovative learning-teach- then applied to a series of different examples includ- pixels, etc. ing approaches which stem from physics education ing crystal field theory treatment of point defects research being conducted around the globe. in solids, molecular orbitals, two-photon processes, Features the optical properties of solids, the nonlinear optical Ce livre présente en détail les principes et les applica- Fields of interest properties of solids,[..] tions de ce que l'on appelle plus généralement « élec- Physik (allgemein); Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung tronique plastique » ou « électronique souple »,en Features opposition à l'électronique conventionnelle ou « Target groups This book demonstrates the importance of symmetry inorganique » qui se développe exclusivement sur Research in determining the properties of solids and the power des supports rigides. Il expose d'abord les fonde- of using group theory and tensor algebra to eluci- ments théoriques de ce domaine issus des recherches Type of publication date these properties. It provides the fundamentals menées tout au long du XXe siècle [..] Proceedings necessary for the reader to understand how to utilize these techniques in many different applications with- Fields of interest Lieferbar out becoming lost in a heavy formal treatment of the Angewandte Optik, Optoelektronik ; Klassische subject matter. The book begins by discussing [..] Elektrodynamik, Wellen und Felder ; Elektronik und Mikroelektronik ; Hochfrequenztechnik und optis- 2010. 274 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, Band 1263) Contents che Nachrichtentechnik; Technik (allgemein) Symmetry in Solids.- Group Theory .- Tensor Prop- 139,05 € erties of Crystals.- Symmetry Properties of Point ISBN 978-0-7354-0816-6 Target groups Defects in Solids.- Symmetry and the Optical Prop- Professional/practitioner erties of Solids.- Nonlinear Optics.- Symmetry and Lattice Vibrations.- Symmetry and Electron Energy Type of publication Levels. Monograph Fields of interest Lieferbar Festkörperphysik; Optische und elektronische Werk- stoffe; Physikalische Chemie; Kondensierte Materie 2011. XXVI, 540 p. (Collection Télécom (ex-Collection technique et scientifique des télécommunications)) Softcover Target groups Professional/practitioner 86,21 € ISBN 978-2-8178-0102-5 Type of publication Monograph

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Many performing musicians, as well as instrument The theme of the 2010 Physics Education Research builders, are coming to realize the importance of (PER) Conference was Uncovering the hidden cur- Features understanding the science of musical instruments. riculum: Research on scientific, critical, and reflec- Global environmental change remains a constant This book explains how string instruments produce tive thinking in the physics classroom. Physics theme that resonates worldwide. The dynamics of sound. It presents basic ideas in simple language, education researchers are examining a broad spec- the Earth system fosters complex spatio-temporal and it also translates some more sophisticated ideas trum of abilities that can be categorized as scientific variations that highlight the significance of, and the in non-technical language. It should be of interest thinking (i.e., reasoning skills and argumentation need to monitor the Earth as a unified whole. Accu- to performers, researchers, and instrument makers practices that feature significantly in [..] rate, timely, and reliable data are a precursor to ana- alike. lyze and study several aspects of the integrated Earth Fields of interest system. Remote sensing observations have [..] Contents Physik (allgemein); Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung Introduction.- Plucked Strings.- Guitars and Lutes.- Contents Portuguese Guitar.- Banjo.- Mandolin Family Instru- Target groups Prologue.- Acknowledgments.- Part I: The Earth ments.- Psalteries and Zithers.- Harpsichord and Research Observing System and the Evolution of ASTER and Clavichord.- The Harp.- The Burmese Arched MODIS.- Part II: ASTER and MODIS: Instrument Harp.- Plucked String Instruments in Asia.- Bowed Type of publication Design, Radiometry and Geometry.- Part III: ASTER Strings.- Violin.- Cello.- Double Bass.- Bows, Strings, Proceedings and MODIS: Data Systems.- Part IV: ASTER Sci- and Bowing.- Viols and Other Historic Bowed String ence and Applications.- Part V: MODIS Science and Instruments.- The Hutchins-Schelleng Violin Octet Lieferbar Applications.- Part VI: The Future of Land Remote after 50 Years.- Hammered Strings.- Some Remarks Sensing.- Index. on the Acoustics of the Piano.- The Hammered Dul- 2010. 372 p. 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It investigates the Dynamical Mean Field Theory survey of all the essential aspects of ultrafast intense effects of both acute and chronic irradiation on vital laser science. The volume covers theories of atoms body systems (hematopoiesis, small intestine, and and molecules in intense laser fields, high intensity humoral immunity), on the development of autoim- This book covers the theory of electronic structure of physics scaled to long wavelength, pulse shaping mune diseases and on the mortality dynamics in materials, with special emphasis on the usage of lin- techniques, non-linear optics in the XUV region, homogeneous and nonhomogeneous (in radiosensi- ear muffin-tin orbitals. Methodological aspects are ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy, quantum emission and tivity) mammalian populations. All are set within the given in detail as are examples of the method when applications, filamentation, and ultraintense-laser framework of biologically motivated mathematical applied to various materials. Different exchange and matter interaction. models. The developed methodology of the studies, correlation functionals are described and how they the models themselves, and the obtained results are are implemented within the basis of linear muffin-tin Features of a great theoretical significance and can find wide orbitals. Functionals covered are the local spin den- This book features tutorial-like chapters on ultrafast practical use for those dealing with the problems of sity approximation, generalised gradient approxima- intense laser science by world-leading scientists who environmental protection and radiation safety. tion, self-interaction correction and dynamical mean are active in the rapidly developing interdisciplinary field theory. research field. It is written to give a comprehensive Features survey of all the essential aspects of ultrafast intense This text is devoted to the theoretical studies of radi- Features laser science. The volume covers theories of atoms ation effects on mammals. It uses the framework of This book covers the theory of electronic structure and molecules in intense laser fields, high intensity developed deterministic mathematical models to of materials, with special emphasis on the usage of physics scaled to long [..] investigate the effects of both acute and chronic irra- linear muffin-tin orbitals. Methodological aspects are diation in a wide range of doses and dose rates on given in detail as are examples of the method when Contents vital body systems including hematopoiesis, small applied to various materials. Different exchange and 1. Introduction to Atomic Dynamics in Intense Light intestine and humoral immunity, as well as on the correlation functionals are described and how they Fields.- 2. Foundations of Strong-Field Physics.- 3. development of autoimmune diseases. Thus, [..] are implemented within the basis of linear muffin-tin High Intensity Physics Scaled to Mid-infrared Wave- orbitals. Functionals covered are the local [..] lengths.- 4. How Do Molecules Behave in Intense Contents Laser Fields? Theoretical Aspects.- 5. Pulse Shap- Introduction.- Chapter 1: Radiation Effects on the Contents ing of Femtosecond Laser Pulses and Its Application Blood-Forming System.- Chapter 2: The Small Intes- Introduction to electronic structure theory.- Den- of Molecule Control.- 6. 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Filamentation Nonlinear Optics.- 10.[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Biophysik und biologische Physik; Mathematis- Kondensierte Materie; Mathematische Mehoden in Angewandte Optik, Optoelektronik ; Struktur und che Biologie im Allgemeinen; Tierphysiologie; der Physik Spektrallinien; Biophysik und biologische Physik; Bildgebende Verfahren / Radiologie Physikalische Chemie; Lasertechnik und - physik, Target groups Photonik ; Quantenoptik, Quantenelektronik, Nicht- Target groups Research Research lineare Optik Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Monograph Monograph Professional/practitioner Lieferbar Type of publication Lieferbar Monograph 2010. XII, 200 p. 105 illus., 5 in color. (Springer Series in Solid- 2010. XII, 275 p. 107 illus. Geb. State Sciences, Band 167) Geb. Lieferbar

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In recent times there has been growing interest in This volume presents the reader with a stimulat- positive psychology as evidenced by the swell in pos- ing tapestry of essays exploring the nature of per- itive psychology graduate programs, undergraduate sonal autonomy, self-determination, and agency, and courses, journals related to the topic, popular book their role in human optimal functioning at multi- titles on the topic and scholarly publications. Within ple levels of analysis from personal to societal and the positive psychology community there has been cross-cultural. The starting point for these explo- an increased emphasis on the socially beneficial side rations is self-determination theory, an integrated of positive psychological science. At the First World theory of human motivation and healthy develop- Congress of the International Positive Psychology ment which has been under development for more Association there was a major push to look at posi- than three decades (Deci & Ryan, 2000). As the con- tive psychology as a social change mechanism. This tributions will make clear, psychological autonomy is volume will bring together thoughts of leaders in a concept that forms the bridge between the depen- positive psychology from 8 countries to capitalize dence of human behavior on biological and socio- on the push toward social change and flourishing. cultural determinants on the one side, and people’s By releasing this title at a critical time Springer has ability to be free, reflective, and transforming agents the opportunity to help frame the agenda for positive who can challenge these dependencies, on the other. psychology as a force for social change. The authors within this volume share a vision that human autonomy is a fundamental pre-condition for Features both individuals and groups to thrive, and that with- In recent times there has been growing interest in out understanding the nature and mechanisms of[..] positive psychology. This is evidenced by the swell in positive psychology graduate programs, undergrad- Features uate courses, journals related to the topic, popular This collection of multi-disciplinary essays explores book titles on the topic and scholarly publications. the nature of personal autonomy, considering its Within the positive psychology community there has developmental origins, its expression within rela- been an increased emphasis on the socially beneficial tionships, its importance within groups and organi- side of positive psychological science. At the [..] zational functioning, and its role in promoting the democratic and economic development of societies. Contents In Human Autonomy in Cross-Cultural Context: 1 What People Really Want in Life and Why It Perspectives on the Psychology of Agency, Freedom, Matters:Contributions from Research on Folk Theo- and [..] riesof the Good LifeChristie Napa Scollon and Laura A. KingPart I Some Cautionary Thoughts2 Think Contents Before You ThinkNic Marks3 Socially Responsible Introduction. The Struggle for Autonomy in Per- Cheermongery: On the SocioculturalContexts and sonal and Cultural contexts: An Overview, Valery Levels of Social Happiness PoliciesNeil ThinPart II I. Chirkov, Kennon M. Sheldon, and Richard M. Positive Psychology and Public Policy4 Monitoring Ryan.- Part 1. A Theoretical Context of Human Psychosocial Prosperity for Social ChangeEd Diener Autonomy, People’s Well-Being, and Happiness.- and Carol Diener5 Gross National Happiness: A Gift 1. Positive Psychology and Self-Determination The- from Bhutan to the WorldGeorge W. Burns6 Ecolog- ory: A Natural Interface, Kennon M. Sheldon and ical Challenges, Materialistic Values,and Social[..] Richard M. Ryan.- 2. A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Social, Institutional, Cultural, and Fields of interest Economic Supports for Autonomy and their Impor- Positive Psychology; Lebensqualitätsforschung tance for Well-being, Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci.- 3. Dialectical Relationships among Human Target groups Autonomy, the[..] Research Fields of interest Type of publication Positive Psychology; Lebensqualitätsforschung; Contributed volume Interkulturelle Psychologie; Persönlichkeits- und Sozialpsychologie; Gesundheitspsychologie Lieferbar Target groups Research 2011. XVI, 350 p. Geb. Type of publication 149,75 € Contributed volume ISBN 978-90-481-9937-2

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R.A. Cohen, Brown University, Boston, MA, USA; L.H. Sweet, C. Cristini, M. Cesa-Bianchi, G. Cesa-Bianchi, A. Porro A. Delle Fave, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; F. Massimini, Brown University, Boston, MA, USA (Eds.) Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; M. Bassi, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy L'ultima creatività Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience Luci nella vecchiaia Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures

Il volume si pone l’obiettivo di scoprire, affrontare Social Empowerment through Personal Growth Rapid developments in brain neuroimaging methods e analizzare un tema, l’ultima creatività, che la psi- have occurred over the past decade. These advances cologia, le neuroscienze e la medicina non hanno have revolutionized cognitive and behavioral neu- mai pienamente esaminato. L’ultima creatività rapp- What does Western science know about the rela- roscience, and are likely to have major influence on resenta la forza dello spirito innovativo, la tendenza tionship between individual well-being and cultural clinical psychological, psychiatric, and neurological a cogliere quanto l’esistenza propone, fino al ter- trends? What can learn from other cultural tradi- practice over the coming years. There are a number mine: verso la conclusione della vita può manten- tions? What do the recent advancements in positive of excellent books that focus on specific neuroimag- ersi attiva la fantasia, non nel significato di evasione psychology teach us on this issue, particularly the ing methods, such as fMRI. Furthermore, cognitive allegorica da una realtà che talora appare avversa, eudaimonic framework, which emphasizes the con- and neuroscience texts have increasingly incorpo- ma in quello di ricerca della verità narrativa e della nections between personal well-being and social wel- rated functional brain neuroimaging. Yet, there are sua realizzazione. Questo argomento può suscitare fare? People grow and live in cultures that deeply few books to date that consider and review emerging e incontrare interesse o curiosità presso studenti, influence their values, aspirations and behaviors. research in the application of brain neuroimaging ricercatori, professionisti della salute e tutti col- However, individuals in their turn play an active methods for the study and assessment of behavioral oro che riconoscono nello svolgersi della vecchiaia role in building their own goals, growth trajectories and cognitive disorders. This book provides a broad un’opportunità di apprendimento, crescita e riscop- and social roles, at the same time influencing culture coverage of current research trends in the clinical erta di qualità e risorse. Il testo si colloca in uno trends. This process, defined psychological selection, application of brain neuroimaging methods in the spazio nuovo della ricerca sulla creatività, appro- is related to the individual pursuit of well-being Peo- context of behavioral medicine, neuropsychology, fondendone il ruolo e il significato più profondo e ple preferentially select and cultivate in their lives and related areas of medical psychology. It uniquely forse anche quello più vero. activities, interests, and relationships associated with integrates current neuroimaging methods and stud- optimal experience, a state of deep engagement, con- ies with current behavioral medicine research, and[..] Features centration, and enjoyment. Several cross-cultural Il volume si pone l’obiettivo di scoprire, affrontare e Features studies confirmed the positive and rewarding fea- analizzare un tema, l’ultima creatività, che la psicolo- tures of optimal experience. Based on[..] Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clini- gia, le neuroscienze e la medicina non hanno mai cal Neuroscience Ronald Cohen, editor The ques- pienamente esaminato. L’ultima creatività rappre- Features tion “How does the mind work?” is an enduring senta la forza dello spirito innovativo, la tendenza a Studies on well-being derive from two main per- one, with new answers appearing on a regular basis. cogliere quanto l’esistenza propone, fino al termine: spectives: hedonism and eudaimonism. The former Particularly significant developments in cognition verso la conclusione della vita può mantenersi attiva emphasizes the human search for pleasure and sat- and behavior research are coming from neuroimag- la fantasia, non nel significato di [..] isfaction while the latter focuses on fulfillment of ing, a vital source of new studies on the role of the one’s true nature that includes both self-actualiza- brain in health behavior. Brain Imaging in Behav- Fields of interest tion and commitment to socially shared goals. Oper- ioral Medicine and [..] Allgemeine Psychologie; Entwicklungspsychologie; ating under the eudaimonic approach, Psychological Persönlichkeits- und Sozialpsychologie; Neurowis- Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures Fields of interest senschaften; Geschichte Neuropsychologie; Neuroradiologie uses recent [..] Target groups Contents Target groups Lower undergraduate Research Introduction.- Part I Theory and methods.- Chapter 1: Hedonism and eudaimonism in positive psychol- Type of publication ogy.- Chapter 2: Biology, culture and human behav- Type of publication Monograph Contributed volume ior.- Chapter 3: Psychological selection and optimal experience.- Chapter 4: Instruments and methods Lieferbar in flow research.- Chapter 5: The phenomenology Lieferbar of optimal experience in daily life.- Chapter 6: Opti- 2011. XII, 206 pagg. 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Communication in Cognitive Evidence-Based Practices and Behavioral Therapy Klinische Neuropsychologie Treatments for Children with Grundlagen – Diagnostik – Rehabilitation Autism Research has shown that the therapeutic alliance is a key factor in the success of treatment, and a critical component of establishing this alliance is the Dieses umfassende, gut strukturierte und Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have been communication between therapist and client. The anschauliche Lehrbuch wurde aus einer increasingly diagnosed in recent years and carries efficacy of treatment depends on the therapist’s abil- interdisziplinären Initiative von Psychologen with it far reaching social and financial implications. ity to collect reliable client information and create und Medizinern entwickelt. Das Buch beinhaltet With this in mind, educators, physicians, and par- the foundation for a good relationship that involves alle wichtigen Themen der postgraduellen Aus- ents are searching for the best practices and most the client in the healing process. Communication in bildung zum klinischen Neuropsychologen und effective treatments. But because the symptoms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides an overview stellt den derzeitigen "State of the Art" dar. Das ASDs span multiple domains (e.g., communication of the research and theory underlying the impor- Grundlagenwissen, wie etwa Neuroanatomie und and language, social, behavioral), successfully meet- tance of therapeutic communication with a spe- Untersuchungsmethoden, sowie klinische Aspekte ing the needs of a child with autism can be quite cific focus on cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. häufiger Gehirnerkrankungen, spezielle neuropsy- challenging. Evidence-Based Practices and Treat- It brings together an international group of experts chologische Syndrome und auch therapeutische ments for Children with Autism offers an insightful from the relevant disciplines of communication, Zugänge werden von Spezialisten des jeweiligen and balanced perspective on topics ranging from the psychotherapy, research and teaching to create an Fachgebietes praxisnah dargestellt. Zahlreiche Abbil- historical underpinnings of autism treatment to the integrated perspective of this crucial area. The book dungen illustrieren dabei die oft komplexe Thematik. use of psychopharmacology and the implementation offers a review of the main evidence-based theo- Die zweite Auflage wurde aktualisiert, zudem wurde of evidence-based practices (EBPs). An evaluation ries, and is highlighted with specific examples and sie ergänzt durch ein Kapitel zu den neuropsychol- methodology is also offered to reduce the risks and flow charts.Insight for trainers is given by providing ogischen Entwicklungsstörungen und psychischen inconsistencies associated with the varying defini- learner-centered teaching methods that[..] Störungen. Zielgruppe sind in erster Linie Absol- tions of key autism terminology. This commitment venten der Studienrichtung Psychologie, die sich to clearly addressing the complex issues associated Features speziell für Neurowissenschaften interessieren. Es with ASDs continues throughout the volume and From its beginnings as the “talking cure,” psy- eignet es sich aber auch für Berufsgruppen wie Ärzte, provides[..] chotherapy has depended on the strength of the rela- Logopäden, Ergo-[..] tionship between practitioner and patient. Today, Features this is particularly true of cognitive behavioral ther- Features Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have been apy, which requires skilled listening—understanding Dieses umfassende, gut strukturierte und increasingly diagnosed in recent years and carries and processing the client’s complex personal narra- anschauliche Lehrbuch wurde aus einer with it far reaching social and financial implications. tive—as well as debating dysfunctional beliefs, sug- interdisziplinären Initiative von Psychologen und With this in mind, educators, physicians, and par- gesting new courses of action, and other forms of [..] Medizinern entwickelt. Das Buch beinhaltet alle ents are searching for the best practices and most wichtigen Themen der postgraduellen Ausbildung effective treatments. But because the symptoms of Fields of interest zum klinischen Neuropsychologen und stellt den ASDs span multiple domains (e.g., communication Klinische Psychologie; Psychotherapie; Sozialarbeit derzeitigen "State of the Art" dar. Das Grundla- and language, social, behavioral), successfully meet- genwissen, wie etwa Neuroanatomie und Unter- Target groups ing [..] suchungsmethoden, sowie klinische Aspekte [..] Research Contents Fields of interest Type of publication Part I: Introduction.- Evidence-Based Practices in Neuropsychologie; Klinische Psychologie; Neurolo- Monograph Autism: Where We Started.- Development, Proce- gie; Rehabilitation; Rehabilitationsmedizin dures, and Application of the Evaluative Method for Lieferbar Target groups Determining Evidence-Based Practices in Autism.- Lower undergraduate On the Reliability and Accuracy of the Evaluative Method for Identifying Evidence-Based Practices 2011. X, 273 p. 25 illus. Geb. 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Rechtswissenschaft D.F. Giacomo, University of Bologna, Italy (Ed.) J.D. Harke, Universität Würzburg (Ed.) The EU Charter of Fundamental Africani quaestiones

W. Frenz, RWTH Aachen Rights Studien zur Geschichte und Dogmatik des Privatrechts From Declaration to Binding Instrument Handbuch Europarecht Das Werk des hochklassischen Juristen Sextus Band 6: Institutionen und Politiken Caecilius Africanus sticht dadurch hervor, dass The first part of the book reviews the multi-level sys- es trotz der Geringschätzung, die der Schüler tem of protection currently operating in Europe and Julians zuweilen in der modernen Forschung its constitutional implications. The Charter is anal- erfährt, überaus wirkungsvoll war: Obwohl Africans Band 6 des Handbuchs zum Europarecht befasst ysed from a legal, political and practical standpoint. Quästionen in Lenels Palingenesie gerade einmal sich mit den Institutionen und Politiken. Auch er The activity of the European Parliament as a funda- 35 Spalten füllen, enthalten sie doch nicht wenige ist wesentlich geprägt von den Neuerungen durch mental rights actor will also be examined, as well as der „klassischen Texte“, an denen sich spätere Juris- den Vertrag von Lissabon, ebenso von den zahlre- the right to a fair trial and to effective judicial protec- tengenerationen in Wissenschaft und Unterricht ichen Einzelaussagen des BVerfG in seinem Liss- tion before and by the EU Courts. The second part of abgearbeitet haben. So stark das Interesse an solchen abon-Urteil zur Ausdehnung von Einzelpolitiken the volume addresses the impact of a binding Char- einzelnen Texten auch war und ist, so vergleich- sowie zu Mehrheits- und Verfahrenswechseln unter ter on specific areas of EU Law. The order in which sweise unbeachtet blieb ihr Autor, dem man häufig Aufgabe nationaler Vetorechte. Besonders betrof- the contributions have been set out reflects the struc- kurzerhand bescheinigt, bloß subalterner Schreiber- fen und daher sehr ausführlich behandelt ist die ture of the Treaty on the functioning of the European ling seines Lehrers gewesen zu sein. Sich ihm und justizielle Zusammenarbeit in Zivil- und in Straf- Union: free circulation of persons; the internal mar- seiner Arbeitsweise zu nähern war das Ziel einer sachen als Teil des Raums der Freiheit, der Sicherheit ket; the area of freedom security and justice (civil kleinen Tagung, die im Kloster Bronnbach bei und des Rechts. Insoweit stellen sich auch aktuelle and criminal aspects); social rights protection; envi- Wertheim stattfand. Fragen zum Datenschutz (Swift- sowie Fluggast- ronmental policy; enlargement; international trade daten-Abkommen und Grenzen aufgrund deutscher and the Common Foreign and Security Policy. Verfassungsidentität nach dem BVerfG-Urteil zur Features Das Werk des hochklassischen Juristen Sextus Vorratsdatenspeicherung vom 2.3.2010). Features Caecilius Africanus sticht dadurch hervor, dass The first part of this book reviews the multi-level sys- es trotz der Geringschätzung, die der Schüler Features tem of protection currently operating in Europe and Julians zuweilen in der modernen Forschung Band 6 des Handbuchs zum Europarecht befasst its constitutional implications. The book presents erfährt, überaus wirkungsvoll war: Obwohl Africans sich mit den Institutionen und Politiken. Auch er an analysis of the Charter from a legal, political and Quästionen in Lenels Palingenesie gerade einmal 35 ist wesentlich geprägt von den Neuerungen durch practical standpoint. It further examines the activity Spalten füllen, enthalten sie doch nicht wenige der den Vertrag von Lissabon, ebenso von den zahlre- of the European Parliament as a fundamental rights „klassischen Texte“, an denen sich spätere Juristen- ichen Einzelaussagen des BVerfG in seinem Liss- actor, as well as the right to a fair trial and to effective generationen in [..] abon-Urteil zur Ausdehnung von Einzelpolitiken judicial protection before and by [..] sowie zu Mehrheits- und Verfahrenswechseln unter Contents Aufgabe nationaler Vetorechte. Besonders betroffen Contents T. Giaro: Afrikan und die reductio ad absurdum.- und daher sehr [..] Abbreviations.- Acknowledgements.- Preface; Gia- P. Groeschler: Schadens- und Aufwendungsersatz como Di Federico.- Part I The Charter of Fundamen- bei Julian, Afrikan und Paulus.- J.D. Harke: Das Ver- Contents tal Rights in a broader perspective.- Chapter I The tragsrecht in Afrikans Quästionen.- W. Kaiser: Zur Unionsorgane und Einrichtungen: Grundstruktur Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Textkritik von D. 19, 1, 30, 1 (Africanus, 8 quaest.).- der Union.- Europäisches Parlament.- Europäischer Res Publica; Ola Zetterquist.- Chapter II Funda- G. Pfeifer: Die Mitgift zum Schätzwert als Umge- Rat.- Rat.- Kommission.- Beratende Einrichtun- mental rights in the EU: Legal pluralism and multi- hung eines Veräußerungsverbots?– aus dem Dotal- gen.- Gerichtshof der EU.- Europäische Zentralbank level protection after the Lisbon Treaty; Giacomo recht in Afrikans Quästionen.- J. Platschek: Nemo und Europäische Investitionsbank.- Rechnungshof Di Federico.- Chapter III The European Charter of ipse in suo peculio esse intellegi potest.- D. 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M. Holoubek, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien; K. Kassai, Österre- U.H.J. Körtner, Institut für Ethik und Recht in der Medizin, R. Letschert, Tilburg University, The Netherlands; J. van Dijk, ichischer Rundfunk (ORF), Recht und Auslandsbeziehungen; M. Universität Wien, Österreich; C. Kopetzki, Institut für Ethik und Tilburg University, The Netherlands (Eds.) Traimer, Bundeskanzleramt Wien Recht in der Medizin, Universität Wien, Österreich; C. Druml, Medizinische Universität Wien, Österreich (Eds.) The New Faces of Victimhood Grundzüge des Rechts der Massenmedien Ethik und Recht in der Globalization, Transnational Crimes and Victim Rights Humanforschung

Besides generating wealth, globalization makes vic- Massenmedien sind nicht nur unverzichtbar für tims, including victims of new forms of crime. In this Ohne Forschung gibt es keine Zukunft. Um interna- eine funktionierende Demokratie, sie stellen in der edited book of scholarly essays, international lawyers tional wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben und Fortschritte Informations- und Wissensgesellschaft auch einen and criminologists reflect on the legal challenges in Medizin und Biologie auch zum Wohle der Men- wesentlichen Wirtschaftsfaktor dar. Die „Grundzüge posed by these dark sides of globalization. Examples schen zu nutzen, braucht es transparente Rahmenbe- des Rechts der Massenmedien“ bieten in neu include transnational organised crime, human traf- dingungen für die Forschung am Menschen. Diese überarbeiteter vierter Auflage eine systematische ficking and corruption, cyber crimes, international findet nicht nur in der Medizin, sondern auch in Darstellung des europäischen und österreichischen terrorism, global corporate crime and cross-border der Pflege, in Psychologie und Sozialwissenschaften Medienrechts. Im Einzelnen werden nach einem environmental crimes. The authors reflect on the sowie in der Technikforschung statt. In Österreich Überblick über die Medienlandschaft in Österre- limits of domestic systems of justice in providing sind einzelne Bereiche der Forschung am Menschen ich das europäische Medienrecht einschließlich protection, empowerment and redress to the victims bislang nur unzureichend geregelt. Die Beiträge Fragen betreffend audiovisueller Mediendien- of these emerging forms of global insecurity. They des vorliegenden Bandes erörtern das Verhältnis ste auf Abruf und andere „Online-Medien“, die argue for the need of better international or supra- von Forschungsethik und Menschenbild, die Kod- verfassungsrechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen der national institutional arrangements such as legal ifikation des biomedizinischen Forschungsrechts Massenmedien, das Medienordnungsrecht des Medi- instruments and actions of the United Nations or im internationalen Vergleich, die Freiheit der engesetzes und des privaten wie des öffentlichen regional organizations such as the European Union. Forschung und ihre Grenzen im Spannungsfeld in Rundfunkrechts, das Sonderarbeitsrecht der Medi- In part I Jan Van Dijk and Rianne Letschert present Forschungsethik und Forschungsrecht sowie Initia- enmitarbeiter/innen, das Medienwettbewerbsrecht an overview of trends in criminal victimization tiven und Instrumente zur Stärkung der Scientific einschließlich Fragen der „Vielfaltsicherung“, ein against the backdrop of globalization using a unique Integrity. Weitere Themen sind die Forschungskon- Überblick über Medienförderung auf europäischer set of statistical indicators. By[..] und innerstaatlicher Ebene, das Recht der Werbung trolle durch Ethikkommissionen, Probleme von einschließlich des Rechts der Rundfunkwerbung Forschungsethik und Forschungsrecht in der medi- Features und[..] zinischen Grundlagenforschung und in der[..] Besides generating wealth, globalization makes victims, including victims of new forms of crime. In this Features Features edited book of scholarly essays, lawyers, criminol- Ohne Forschung gibt es keine Zukunft. Um interna- Massenmedien sind nicht nur unverzichtbar für ogists, psychologists and political scientists reflect tional wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben und Fortschritte eine funktionierende Demokratie, sie stellen in on the legal challenges posed by these dark sides of in Medizin und Biologie auch zum Wohle der Men- der Informations- und Wissensgesellschaft auch globalization. Examples include transnational organ- schen zu nutzen, braucht es transparente Rahmenbe- einen wesentlichen Wirtschaftsfaktor dar. Die ised crime, human trafficking and corruption, cyber dingungen für die Forschung am Menschen. Diese „Grundzüge des Rechts der Massenmedien“ bieten crimes, [..] in neu überarbeiteter vierter Auflage eine system- findet nicht nur in der Medizin, sondern auch in atische Darstellung des europäischen und österre- der Pflege, in Psychologie und Sozialwissenschaften Contents ichischen Medienrechts. Im Einzelnen werden nach sowie in der Technikforschung statt. In Österreich Preface.- Information on the Authors.- Part I Intro- einem Überblick über die [..] sind einzelne [..] ductions and Overviews.- Chapter 1 New Faces of Victimhood; Reflections on the Unjust sides of Contents Contents Globalization; Rianne Letschert and Jan Van Dijk.- Ulrich H. J. KörtnerForschungsethik und Men- I. EinführungI. EinführungII. Europäisches Chapter 2 Global Governance and Global Crime schenbild in Geschichte und Gegenwart Rainer J. Medienrecht III. Verfassungsrechtliche – Do Victims Fall in Between?; Rianne Letschert SchweizerDie Bundesgesetzgebung zur Human- RahmenbedingungenIV. MedienordnungsrechtV. and Marc Groenhuijsen.- Chapter 3 Human Secu- forschung in der Schweiz Christian Kopet- WettbewerbsrechtVI. MedienförderungVII. rity and the Emergence of a Global Conscience; Ralf zkiBraucht Österreich eine Kodifikation des WerberechtVIII. PersönlichkeitsschutzIX. Bodelier.- Part II Victims of Transnational Crimes.- biomedizinischen Forschungsrechts? Magdalena MedienaufsichtX. LiteraturverzeichnisXI. AbkürzungsverzeichnisXII. Chapter 4 Trafficking for Sexual Purposes as a Glob- PöschlVon der Forschungsethik zum Gesetze (Auswahl) alized Shadow Economy;Human Security as the Forschungsrecht: Wie viel Regulierung verträgt die Tool to Facilitate a Human Rights Based Approach; Fields of interest Forschungsfreiheit? 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Handbuch des Technikrechts European Perspective Allgemeine Grundlagen Umweltrecht- Gentechnikrecht - Approaches to Legal Ontologies Energierecht Telekommunikations- und Medienrecht Paten- trecht - Computerrecht Theories, Domains, Methodologies At the center of this study lies the allocation of responsibilities and the division of labor between the Im Grenzbereich von Technik-, Rechts-, Sozial- armed forces and the mission of the police as well The book provides the reader with a unique source und Wirtschaftswissenschaften erweist sich das as other security forces in Europe. The mission of regarding the current theoretical landscape in legal Technikrecht als Querschnittsmaterie par excel- these forces defines the demarcation line between the ontology engineering as well as on foreseeable future lence. Die Grundlagen des Technikrechts werden spheres of internal and external security by assigning trends for the definition of conceptual structures to dargestellt; einzelne, besonders wichtige Bere- the former to the police and the latter to the armed enhance the automatic processing and retrieval of iche des Technikrechts (Gerätesicherheitsrecht, forces. The focal idea is the evaluation of the feasibil- legal information in the Semantic Web framework. Technik und Umweltrecht, Gentechnikrecht, ity of a strict separation as maintained in Germany in It will thus interest researchers in the domains of the Energierecht, Telekommunikations- und Medien- a European context, practical difficulties in its appli- SW, legal informatics, Artificial Intelligence and law, recht, Patentrecht, Computerrecht, Datensicherheit, cation, and potential ways to overcome such difficul- legal theory and legal philosophy, as well as develop- Rechtsverbindliche Telekooperation) werden einge- ties. 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In recent years, justice-related and human rights examined. The approach is interdisciplinary encom- Twenty five years ago it brought the subject of frac- issues have figured more and more prominently on passing various perspectives be they legal, political, tals to the attention of the general public for the first the international political agenda. This expansion of international relations-based, economic, or sociolog- time. The contributors to the film are joined in this the justice space is a product of a growing demand ical. The task of comprehending non-state regula- comprehensive survey of fractal theory and practice for accountability in world politics. Whether the tion is a daunting one. To date, a number of essays by some other leading experts in the field. - Beau- issue is addressing heinous crimes such as genocide, already exist, which concentrate on specific aspects tifully and copiously illustrated, this latest edition war crimes and crimes against humanity in situa- of the issue. In comparison to these essays, this study also comes with an e-copy of the groundbreaking TV tions of armed conflict, confronting the inability or is innovative in that it applies a holistic view. Link- documentary - Brings fractal geometry up to date reluctance of governments to protect their own pop- ing public policy approaches to regulation, it draws a by gathering the thoughts and enthusiasms of the ulations, or responding to the challenges posed by theoretical path to understanding the emergence and foremost writers and researchers in the field - A new transnational terrorism; the international commu- persistence of non-state jurisdictional assertions and chapter from Benoît Mandelbrot, the mathematician nity has witnessed the proliferation of institutions regulatory regimes. and founder of fractal geometry, makes this a ‘must- and mechanisms, as well as the dynamic interplay read’ for anyone with an interest in fractal theory - between domestic and international processes, in the Features Includes contributions from world leaders including pursuit of justice-sensitive outcomes. International Non-State Regulatory Regimes explores how the Sir Arthur C Clarke, Michael Barnsley, and Ian Stew- and hybrid tribunals, UN-led and domestic counter- concept of regulation continues to evolve. The focus art is placed on those forms of regulation that are dif- terrorist initiatives, and the use of force for human ferent from state regulation or present alternatives Features protection purposes have demarcated the space to state regulation. Departing from an analysis of The groundbreaking documentary accompanying within which ethical, political, and legal debates have the goals and policies of the traditional regulatory this book (visit extras.springer.com) is presented unfolded in the quest for a more humane[..] state, the emergence of ‘regulation by other means’ is by Arthur C Clarke with music by David Gilmour Features examined. The approach is interdisciplinary [..] of Pink Floyd. Introduced fifteen years ago, this In recent years, justice-related issues have figured brought the subject of fractals to the attention of prominently on the international agenda. This ex- Contents the general public for the first time; since then it has pansion of the justice space is a product of a grow- Introduction.- 1 On Regulation.- 2 An Approach to been shown in over fifty countries around the world. ing demand for accountability in world politics. 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Late Fertility and its Consequences In the study of civil society and social movements, Biosocial Research Contributions to Family Pro- most cases are based in Western Europe and North cesses and Problems, based on the 17th annual Most people value to have children still highly. But America. These two areas of the world have similar National Symposium on Family Issues, examines what is the optimal moment to have the first? The histories and political ideals and structures in com- biosocial models and processes in the context of decision on having children or not and if yes on mon which in turn, affect the structure of its civil the family. Research on both biological and social/ the timing of the first is one of the most difficult society. In studying civil society in Asia, a differ- environmental influences on behavior, health, and ones to make, also because it more or less coincides ent understanding of history, politics, and society is development is represented, including behavioral with various other heavy decisions on shaping the needed. The region’s long traditions of centralized, endocrinology, behavior genetics, neuroscience, life course (like on union formation, labour market authoritarian states buttressed by Confucian and in evolutionary psychology, sociology, demography, career, housing accommodation, etc.). People realise some cases Communist ideologies may render this anthropology, economics, and psychology. The that having children will fundamentally change concept irrelevant. The chapters in this international authors consider physiological and social environ- their life and in order to fit this unknown and irre- volume cover most of the areas and countries tra- mental influences on parenting and early childhood versible adventure perfectly into their life course ditionally defined as belonging to East Asia: Japan, development, followed by adolescent adjustment, postponement of the first birth is an easy way out as Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and and family formation. Also, factors that influence long as doubts continue and partners try to make up China. The case studies included in this volume con- how families adapt to social inequalities are exam- their mind. Modern methods of birth control are of front the utility of using the Western concept of civil ined. course a very effective help in that period. What is society, represented in its most active form – social movements – to think about East Asia popular poli- the best moment to have the first child? And to what Features tics. Along with providing an array of important case moment is postponement justified? There are no Genes and environment. Biology and behavior. studies of social movements in[..] easy answers to these questions. Best solutions vary Nature and nurture. The terminology may be clear- per person as they depend on personal circumstances cut, but the processes themselves are far from sim- Features and considerations (the partner may[..] ple: unlike the direct cause-and-effect dichotomies In the study of civil society and social of past frameworks, researchers now recognize these Features movements, most cases are based in Western family-based connections as multifaceted, transac- iMost couples wish to have children, but when is the Europe and North America. These two areas of tional, and emergent. Biosocial Foundations of Fam- best time to have the first child and when is post- the world have similar histories and political ide- ily Processes aims at illuminating a [..] ponement justified? The answers vary from cou- als and structures in common which in turn, affect the structure of its civil society. In studying civil ple to couple and involve many factors including Contents society in Asia, a different understanding of history, conflicting goals of the parents, housing, career I. Parenting and Early Childhood Behavior and politics, and society is needed. The [..] paths, income, parental leave policies and child care Development.- How Mothers Are Born: A Psy- arrangements. Nonetheless, the biological clock chobiological Analysis Of Mothering.- How Fathers Contents never stops [..] Evolve: A Functional Analysis Of Fathering Behav- Introduction: Social Movements and East Asia. Sec- ior.- Caregiving As Co-Regulation: Psychobiological Contents tion 1: Japan. 1. The Environment Movement in Processes And Child Functioning.- The Determi- Preface.- Introduction.- Chapter 1: Is women's Japan and the Duality of Social Systems. 2. A Com- nants of Parenting in GXE Perspective: A Case of emancipation still compatible with motherhood on parative Study of Social Movements for a Post- Differential Susceptibility.- II. Development and Western societies? Egbgert R. te Velde.- Chapter Nuclear Energy Era in Japan and the U.S. 3. The Adjustment in Adolescence.- Gene-Environment 2: Males and females: the big little difference: Jan Emergence, Development and Success of the "Asso- Interplay Helps To Explain Influences Of Fam- A.R.A.M. van Hooff.- Chapter 3: Sexual differentia- ciation for Holding the Referendum" in Maki. 4. The ily Relationships On Adolescent Adjustment And tion of the human brain and male/female behaviour: Long-Term Effect of Political Socialization during Development.- The Importance of the Phenotype in Dick F. 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Evaluating the Long Run Consequences of 1990s Electoral Reform in Italy and Japan While community quality-of-life indicators are gain- In the modern era, representation is the hallmark of ing much needed attention in both scholarly work democracy, and electoral rules structure how repre- and practice, their application in the areas of parks, sentation works and how effectively governments In the early 1990s, major electoral reforms took place recreation and tourism management are not as well perform. Moreover, of the key structural variables in in both Italy and Japan; each replaced a form of known. The applicability of indicator systems for constitutional design, it is the choice of electoral sys- “proportional representation” (in which voters cast natural resource and natural resource area manage- tem that is usually the most open to change. There a ballot for a party list) with a “mixed member” sys- ment within the parks and recreation arena is very are three distinctive approaches to electoral system tem (in which voters cast ballots for individual can- high, including urban parks and recreation programs research. One, associated largely with economics, didates and party lists). The reforms were enacted and their influence on quality of life. Tourism is involves the study of electoral system effects through by political elites in the context of divisions within also an area that needs much more work in terms of the deductive method, using mathematical tools to the dominant party, changing patterns of party sup- assessing impacts as well as developing indicators for derive theorems about the properties of voting meth- port, and party splits, in efforts to retain power while gauging progress in the long term. All three areas are ods and behaviors. A second, associated largely with responding to charges of corruption, clientelism, and an integrated discipline and most programs through- political science, has a primarily empirical focus, and lack of accountability. The experiences of both coun- out the developed world are housed co-jointly. There looks in depth at how electoral rules impact on polit- tries provide a laboratory in which to investigate the are several researchers across the globe who are con- ical outcomes, through large cross-sectional or case effects and implications of the reforms, and, more ducting innovative work in these areas. The editors studies. A third, and more recent tradition, inspired broadly to analyze voter behavior in the context of feel that a volume on the topic will spur additional largely by work in experimental economics, involves institutional change. The introduction provides an interests as well as serve to lead the research efforts. experimentation, either in the form of controlled lab- overview of post-WWII politics and electoral reform oratory experiments or in the form of in situ field in Italy and Japan. In each of the next four chapters, Features studies. [..] Within the parks and recreation field, measuring specialists in Italian and Japanese electoral politics the effectiveness of recreation programs or resource Features are teamed up to review data both before and after management is vitally important. The same holds In the modern era, representation is the hallmark of the[..] true for tourism management. Community indica- democracy, and electoral rules structure how repre- Features tors represent a way to assess management frame- sentation works and how effectively governments In the early 1990s, major electoral reforms took works and gauge their impact on quality of life. The perform. Moreover, of the key structural variables in place in both Italy and Japan; each replaced a form of three areas of parks, recreation and tourism com- constitutional design, it is the choice of electoral sys- “proportional representation” (in which voters cast a prise an integrated academic [..] tem that is usually the most open to change. There ballot for a party list) with a “mixed member” system are three distinctive approaches to electoral system (in which voters cast ballots for individual candidates Contents research. One, associated largely with [..] Acknowledgements. Contributing Authors. Intro- and party lists). The reforms were enacted by politi- duction. Part I: The Context of Parks, Recreation Contents cal elites in the context of divisions within the domi- and Tourism Management and Quality of Life. Part Editors’ Introduction: The Role of Controlled nant party, changing patterns of party [..] II: Quality of Life, Indicators and Parks and Recre- Experiments in Evaluating Proposed Institutional Contents ation. Part III: Quality of Life and Tourism. Sum- Reforms.- Election by Majority Judgement: Experi- Party Competition under New Electoral Rules in mary. Index. mental Evidence.- French Presidential Elections: A Italy and Japan 1994-2008.- The Changing Bases of Field Experiment on the Single Transferable Vote.- Party Support in Italy and Japan: Similarities and Fields of interest A Framed Field Experiment on Approval Voting and Differences.- Nominating Candidates under New Lebensqualitätsforschung; Landschafts-, Raum-, Evaluation Voting.- Lessons From In Situ Experi- Rules in Italy and Japan: You Cannot Bargain with und Stadtplanung; Umweltüberwachung / -analytik; ments during French Elections.- Measuring Duverg- Resources You Do Not Have.- Factional Politics in Städte, Länder und Regionen erian Effects of the French Majority Runoff System Italy and Japan.- Electoral Reform in Italy and Japan: with Laboratory Experiments.- French Double Ballot Target groups Unanticipated Outcomes? Effects: American Experiments. 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S.A. Johnson, University of Denver, CO, USA D.L. Leal, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA; S.J. Trejo, Univer- B.A. Pescosolido, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA; J.K. sity of Texas at Austin, TX, USA (Eds.) Martin, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA; J.D. McLeod, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA; A. Rogers, University of Challenges in Health and Manchester, UK (Eds.) Development Latinos and the Economy Integration and Impact in Schools, Labor Markets, and Beyond Handbook of the Sociology of From Global to Community Perspectives Health, Illness, and Healing

At 15.4 percent of the population, Latinos are the A Blueprint for the 21st Century At the turn of the 21st century, human health and largest minority group in the United States. They economic growth are inextricably linked compo- are a growing presence in all sectors of the economy, nents of international development. Challenges in play an increasingly important role in government The Handbook of the Sociology of Health, Illness & Health and Development is a primer on the chang- and politics, and are influential across a wide range Healing advances the understanding of medical soci- ing configurations of population health and eco- of cultural domains. Despite the growing attention ology by identifying the most important contempo- nomic growth in development policy. It examines paid to Latinos in recent years, this population is rary challenges to the field and suggesting directions strategies of investing in human health and invest- characterized by relatively low socio-economic sta- for future inquiry. The editors provide a blueprint ing in economic growth as distinct approaches to tus, and Latinos frequently rank behind the majority for guiding research and teaching agendas for the development, explores the symbiotic relationship white population and other minority groups when first quarter of the 21st century. In a series of essays, of these tactics, and considers the applications and it comes to education, finances, and employment. this volume offers a systematic view of the critical outcomes from a global, national and community This book contributes to the understanding of these questions that face our understanding of the role level perspective. Each chapter introduces concepts issues by addressing a comprehensive range of top- of social forces in health, illness and healing. It also of economic development and population health, ics on Latino economic incorporation, outcomes, provides an overall theoretical framework and asks and uses case studies to illustrate the same. These and impact over an individual's lifetime. The volume medical sociologists to consider the implications case studies include program and policy examples starts with the foundational issue of education, and of taking on new directions and approaches. Such from Bangladesh, Chile, Haiti, Rwanda, South Africa then moves to immigrant integration and adjust- issues may include the importance of multiple lev- and Sri Lanka. This text examines the impact of ment, Latino and immigrant earnings, the economic els of influences, the utility of dynamic, life course macroeconomic adjustment programs, health care impact of Latinos, and inter-generational incorpora- approaches, the role of culture, the impact of social restructuring, investment in primary health care, tion and long-term integration issues. The[..] networks, the importance of fundamental causes public-private partnerships, and the challenges of approaches, and the influences of state structures program coordination and[..] Features and policy making. At 15.4 percent of the population, Latinos are the Features largest minority group in the United States. They Features At the turn of the 21st century, human health and are a growing presence in all sectors of the economy, The Handbook of the Sociology of Health, Illness & economic growth are inextricably linked compo- play an increasingly important role in government Healing advances the understanding of medical soci- nents of international development. Challenges in and politics, and are influential across a wide range ology by identifying the most important contempo- Health and Development is a primer on the changing of cultural domains. Despite the growing attention rary challenges to the field and suggesting directions configurations of population health and economic paid to Latinos in recent years, this population is for future inquiry. The editors provide a blueprint growth in development policy. It examines strategies characterized by relatively low socio-economic [..] for guiding research and teaching agendas for the of investing in human health and investing in eco- first quarter of the 21st century. In a series of essays, nomic growth as distinct [..] Contents this [..] Latinos and the U.S. Economy.- The Hispanic Dias- Contents pora and the Public Schools: Educating Hispanics.- Contents Chapter One.- 1.1.Industrial expansion, globaliza- System of Elections, Latino Representation, and Rethinking Connecting Sociology’s Role in Health, tion and population health – The cases of England School Policy in Central California Schools.- Does Illness & Healing From Top to Bottom.- Preface.- and Panama.- 1.2 Comparative measurement of Reducing College Costs Improve Educational Out- Taking "the Promise" Seriously: Medical Sociology health and development.- 1.3 A century’s worth of comes for Undocumented Immigrants? Evidence in a Time of Change.- Framing the Context and global change in development and health.- 1.4 What from State Laws Permitting Undocumented Immi- Dynamics of Health and Health Care: The NEM.- accounts for the difference in regional change?.- grants to Pay In-State Tuition at State Colleges and Connecting Communities.- Welfare States, and 1.4.1 Standard of living.- 1.4.2 Public investment, Universities.- Hispanic and First Generation Col- Citizen’s Welfare.- Taking Social Movements Seri- health infrastructure, and public health campaigns.- lege Students: How do They Fare in Postecondary ously.- "Fundamental Causes" Expanded.- Of Politics 1.4.3 Medical innovations.- 1.4.4 Technological Education? 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Women at the Border analyzes border policing prac- Policing in an Age of Terrorism tices currently informed by paradigms of securitiza- This is the first textbook of Virtual Anthropology, tion against unauthorized mobility and explores the the new science that combines elements from fields potential for a paradigm shift to a more ethical reg- as diverse as anthropology, medicine, statistics, Since 9/11, the threat of terrorism has become a ulation of borders. By focusing on the ways women computing, scientific visualization, and industrial key issue in police agencies throughout the world. have sought to cross borders in ‘extra’-legal fash- design. The book is intended for students in any How should the police change to counter terrorism ion, the book shows how border enforcement dif- of these or nearby fields within biology, medicine, threats? What implications do such changes have ferentially impacts on some populations and makes or engineering and for teachers, journalists, and for traditional responsibilities of the police like com- the case that unauthorized migration requires man- all others who will enjoy the many examples from bating crime, or in the resources or focus of modern agement rather than repulsion and criminalization. our real biological world. After a general introduc- police agencies? To Protect and To Serve: Polic- When facing the emerging and future challenges tion to the field and an overview, the book is orga- ing in an Age of Terrorism brings together distin- of unauthorized mobility, border policing must be nized around six themes conveyed in more than 300 guished American and Israeli policing scholars, who recast as a function of human rights that results in pages of text accompanied by hundreds of carefully pool their knowledge and experience to shed light greater human security at the border. Examining annotated images: medical imaging and 3D digitis- on what has happened to policing since the turn of gender and border policing across Europe, North ing techniques, electronic preparation of individ- the century, and what trends can be expect over the America and Australia, this book enhances our ual specimens, analysis of complex forms in space next few decades. To Protect and To Serve begins understanding of the gendered determinants of one or many at a time, reconstruction of forms that by asking what terrorism is and what forms it takes, ‘extra’-legal border crossing, border policing and the are partly missing or damaged, production of real and discusses how it raises new questions for demo- changing dynamics of unauthorized mobility. objects from virtual models, and, finally, thoughts cratic societies and democratic policing. While many about data accessibility and sharing and the implica- scholars and lay people take for granted the fact Features tions of all this for the future of anthropology. The[..] Women, Borders, and Violence analyzes border that the police should play a central role in the fight policing practices currently informed by paradigms Features against terrorism, the volume also examines critically of securitization against unauthorized mobility and This is the first textbook of Virtual Anthropology, the rationale for the police role.[..] explores the potential for a paradigm shift to a more the new science that combines elements from fields Features ethical regulation of borders. By focusing on the as diverse as anthropology, medicine, statistics, com- Since 9/11, the threat of terrorism has become a ways women have sought to cross borders in ‘extra’- puting, scientific visualization, and industrial design. key issue in police agencies throughout the world. legal fashion, the book shows how border enforce- The book is intended for students in any of these or How should the police change to counter terrorism ment differentially impacts on some populations and nearby fields within biology, medicine, or engineer- threats? What implications do such changes have [..] ing and for teachers, journalists, and all others who for traditional responsibilities of the police like com- will enjoy the many examples from [..] Contents bating crime, or in the resources or focus of modern Introduction. 1. Cultural, Political and Geographi- Contents police agencies? To Protect and To Serve: Policing in cal Context. 2. Women Seeking Asylum. 3. Human Chapter 1: Virtual Anthropology: A new interdis- an Age of Terrorism brings together [..] Trafficking. 4. Women and Global Labour Mobility. ciplinary field of science Chapter 2: Mapping the Contents 5. Cultures of Border Policing Agencies. 6. States, the physical world: Digitise Chapter 3: Looking inside: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Trends in Mod- Law and Social Control. Conclusion. Expose Chapter 4: Using numbers: Compare Chap- ern International Terrorism (Boaz Ganor)Chapter ter 5: Missing data: Reconstruct Chapter 6: Back to 3: Tracking Global Terrorism Trends, 1970 to Fields of interest the real world: Materialise Chapter 7: Collaborate at 2004(Gary LaFree and Laura Dugan) Chapter Kriminologie & Strafjustiz; Politikwissenschaft; the speed of light: Share Chapter 8: Views into the 4: Cops and Spooks: The Role of the Police in Geschlechterforschung; Humangeographie future Counterterrorism(David Bayley and David Weis- Target groups Fields of interest burd) Chapter 5: Police Activities to Counter Research Anthropologie; Evolutionsbiologie; Computeran- Terrorism: What We Know and What We wendungen in der Biologie; Archäologie; Biologie Need to Know(Cynthia Lum, Cynthia, Maria Type of publication (allgemein); Angewandte Mathematik (Maki) Haberfeld, George Fachner, and Charles Monograph Lieberman)Chapter 6: The Implications of Terrorism Target groups on the Formal and Social Organization of Policing in Lieferbar Research the US and Israel: Some Concerns and[..] Type of publication Fields of interest 2011. 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M. Zafirovski, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA L. Zhang, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA Statistik The Enlightenment and Its Effects Male Fertility Patterns and on Modern Society Determinants H. Grohmann, Kronberg; W. Krämer, Technische Universität Dort- mund; A. Steger, Deutsche Bundesbank, Mainz (Eds.)

The Enlightenment of the late 17th and 18th cen- This book discusses the biological, methodological Statistik in Deutschland tury is characterized by an emphasis on reason and and sociological issues that have caused men to be empiricism . As a major shaping philosophy of West- overlooked in demographic and sociological litera- 100 Jahre Deutsche Statistische Gesellschaft ern culture, it had a historical impact on the reli- ture of fertility. It explores the patterns and determi- gious, cultural, academic, and social institutions of nants of male fertility and studies male fertility rates 18th century Europe. In this compelling volume, as compared to those of females in 43 countries and Das Werk beschreibt die hundertjährige Geschichte the author explores the lasting impact of Enlight- places, over time. Data used in the aggregate level der Deutschen Statistischen Gesellschaft und damit enment thinking on modern Western societies and analysis come from multiple sources, including the zugleich die der Statistik in Deutschland bis zum other democracies.With an interdisciplinary, com- 2001 United Nations Demographic Yearbook, the heutigen Stand. Besondere Beachtung finden die parative-historical approach this volume explores 1964 to 2004 Taiwan-Fukien Demographic Year- Beiträge der Gesellschaft und ihrer Mitglieder zur the impact of Enlightenment ideals such as liberty, books, and National Statistics Reports by the Statis- Fortentwicklung der Wirtschafts- und Sozialstatistik equality, and social justice on current social institu- tics Bureau of Republic of China. To explore male und zu methodischen Innovationen, etwa bei Stich- tions. Combining sociological theory with concrete fertility determinants, the book analyzes individ- probenverfahren, Preisindices und Zeitreihenanal- examples, the author provides a unique framework ual data from the 2002 National Survey of Family yse, sowie in der naturwissenschaftlich-technischen for understanding modern cultural development, Growth (NSFG) in the United States. The findings Statistik. Auch die Rolle der Deutschen Statistis- including a picture of how it would look without this presented here demonstrate that male fertility differs chen Gesellschaft bei der Zusammenführung der Enlightenment basis. This work provides a multi- from female fertility in both rates and determinants, Ost- und Weststatistik sowie bei der Vorbereitung faceted approach, including: an historical overview, which suggests that female fertility cannot fully rep- und Durchführung der letzten und der aktuellen analysis of the Enlightenment’s influence on modern resent human fertility. Volkszählung ist in dem Band dokumentiert. In ins- democratic societies, modern culture, political sci- gesamt 17 Kapiteln stellen ausgewiesene Experten ence,[..] Features diese Entwicklungen in einem historischen und This book discusses the biological, methodological sachbezogenen Kontext auch für ein allgemeines Features and sociological issues that have caused men to be Publikum verständlich dar. The Enlightenment of the late 17th and 18th cen- overlooked in demographic and sociological litera- tury is characterized by an emphasis on reason and ture of fertility. It explores the patterns and determi- Features empiricism . As a major shaping philosophy of West- nants of male fertility and studies male fertility rates Das Werk beschreibt die hundertjährige Geschichte ern culture, it had a historical impact on the reli- as compared to those of females in 43 countries and der Deutschen Statistischen Gesellschaft und damit gious, cultural, academic, and social institutions of places, over time. Data used in the aggregate level zugleich die der Statistik in Deutschland bis zum 18th century Europe. In this compelling volume, the analysis come from multiple sources, including [..] heutigen Stand. Besondere Beachtung finden die author explores the lasting impact of Enlightenment Beiträge der Gesellschaft und ihrer Mitglieder zur thinking on modern [..] Contents Fortentwicklung der Wirtschafts- und Sozialstatistik Part 1: Introduction.- Chapter 1: Introduction and und zu methodischen Innovationen, etwa bei [..] Contents Overview.- Chapter 2. Review of Male Fertility Liter- Modern Democracy and the Enlightenment.- The ature.- Chapter 3. Data and Methods.- Part II: Male Contents Enlightenment and Western Civilization.- The and Female Fertility Differentials in Rates.- Chapter Teil I Die Deutsche Statistische Gesellschaft im Enlightenment and Modern Culture.- The Enlight- 4. A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Male and Female Wandel der Zeit: Wie alles begann (Almut Ste- enment and Politics.- The Enlightenment, Civil Soci- Fertility in 43 Countries and Places.- 1990-98.- ger).- Die Deutsche Statistische Gesellschaft in der ety, and The Economy.- Counter-Enlightenment, Chapter 5. Male and Female Fertility in Taiwan: Weimarer Republik und während der Nazidik- Post-Enlightenment, and Neo-Enlightenment.- Con- Trends and Transitions 1949-2004.- Part III: Male tatur (Jürgen Wilke).- Wiederbeginn nach dem clusions. and Female Fertility Differentials in Determinants.- Zweiten Weltkrieg (Heinrich Strecker, Rosemarie Chapter 6. Demographic.- Socioeconomic Charac- Bassenge-Strecker).- Neuausrichtung und Konsoli- Fields of interest teristics and Male and Female Fertility.- Chapter 7. dierung (Heinz Grohmann).- Wege in die Zukunft Soziologie; Politikwissenschaft Religion.- Religiosity and Male and[..] (Göran Kauermann, Karl Mosler).- Das Allge- meine Statistische Archiv (Horst Rinne).- Teil II Target groups Fields of interest Ausgewählte Arbeitsfelder in der Gegenwart: Ausbil- Research Bevölkerungswissenschaft; Soziologie; Geschlechter- dung als zentrale Aufgabe (Walter Krämer, Sibylle forschung Type of publication Schmerbach).- Methodik[..] Monograph Target groups Fields of interest Research Statistik (allgemein); Sozialwissenschaften (allge- Lieferbar mein); Ökonometrie Type of publication Monograph 2011. VII, 367 p. Geb. Target groups Professional/practitioner 96,25 € Lieferbar ISBN 978-1-4419-7386-3 Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XX, 206 p. 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Il peut aussi servir de bible dans laquelle il statistical methods for genetic analysis, whether to tics, especially in certain controversial fields. d) to devient aisé de retrouver l'instruction R nécessaire à better analyze genetic data, or to pursue research in revive interest in statistics among students, since la résolution d'un problème donné. methodology. A background in intermediate level they will see its usefulness and relevance in almost all statistical methods is[..] branches of Science. 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The editor has spent several years search- statistical models to discover disease genes. All coming for the most reputable statisticians all over the Contents monly used approaches in statistical genetics (e.g. [..] world. International contributors are either [..] Avant-propos.- Sommaire.- Table des figures.- Liste des tableaux.- Notations mathématiques.- A. Contents Contents Présentation du logiciel R.- B. Quelques jeux de Introduction to statistical genetics and background Overview of Statistical Sciences.- Past, Recent trends données et problématiques.- Partie I – Les bases du in molecular genetics.- Principles of inheritance: and Advances.- Present and Future perspective. logiciel R.- 1. Les concepts de base, l’organisation mendel's laws and genetic models.- Some basic con- des données 2. Importation-exportation et produc- cepts from population genetics.- Aggregation, heri- Fields of interest tion de données 3. Manipulation de données 4. 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Forest Analytics with R combines practical, down-to- Structures earth forestry data analysis and solutions to real for- Sampling consists of selection, acquisition, and est management challenges with state-of-the-art sta- quantification of a part of the population. While tistical and data-handling functionality. The authors The book provides an introduction to the mechan- selection and acquisition apply to physical sam- adopt a problem-driven approach, in which statis- ics of composite materials, written for graduate stu- pling units of the population, quantification pertains tical and mathematical tools are introduced in the dents and practitioners in industry. It examines ways only to the variable of interest, which is a particu- context of the forestry problem that they can help to to model the impact event, to determine the size and lar characteristic of the sampling units. A sampling resolve. All the tools are introduced in the context severity of the damage and discusses general trends procedure is expected to provide a sample that is of real forestry datasets, which provide compelling observed during experiments. representative with respect to some specified crite- examples of practical applications. The modeling ria. Composite sampling, under idealized conditions, challenges covered within the book include imputa- Features incurs no loss of information for estimating the pop- tion and interpolation for spatial data, fitting prob- The book provides an introduction to the mechan- ulation means. But an important limitation to the ability density functions to tree measurement data ics of composite materials, written for graduate stu- method has been the loss of information on individ- using maximum likelihood, fitting allometric func- dents and practitioners in industry. It examines ways ual sample values, such as, the extremely large value. tions using both linear and non-linear least-squares to model the impact event, to determine the size and In many of the situations where individual sample regression, and fitting growth models using both severity of the damage and discusses general trends values are of interest or concern, composite sampling linear and non-linear mixed-effects modeling. The observed during experiments. methods can be suitably modified to retrieve the coverage also includes deploying and using forest information on individual sample values that may growth models written in compiled languages, analy- Contents be lost due to compositing. This book presents sta- sis of natural resources and forestry[..] S. Abrate: Introduction to the mechanics of compos- tistical solutions to issues that arise in the context of ite materials. - S. Abrate: Mechanics of plates. - S. applications of composite sampling. Features Abrate: Impact Dynamics. - U. K. Vaidya: Impact Forest Analytics with R combines practical, down-to- response of laminated and sandwich composites. Features earth forestry data analysis and solutions to real for- - G. Belingardi, G. Chiandussi: Vehicle crashwor- This monograph provides, for the first time, a most est management challenges with state-of-the-art sta- thiness design. - W. J. Cantwell, M. Mujib, R. Day: comprehensive statistical account of composite tistical and data-handling functionality. The authors The impact resistance of fiber metal laminates and sampling as an ingenious environmental sampling adopt a problem-driven approach, in which statis- hybrid materials. - R. Zaera: Ballistic impacts on method to help accomplish observational economy tical and mathematical tools are introduced in the polymer matrix composites, composite armor, per- in a variety of environmental and ecological stud- context of the forestry problem that they can help to sonal armor ies. Sampling consists of selection, acquisition, and resolve. All the tools are introduced in the [..] quantification of a part of the population. But often Fields of interest what is desirable is not affordable, and what is [..] Contents Vibrationen, Dynamische Systeme und Kontrolle ; Introduction.- Forest data management.- Data analy- Fahrzeugtechnik; Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Contents sis for common inventory methods.- Imputation and Introduction.- Classification.- Extreme Values.- Esti- Interpolation.- Fitting dimensional distributions.- Target groups mating Prevalence.- Bayesian Approach.- Inference Linear and non-linear models.- Fitting linear hierar- Research on Mean and Variance.- Random Weights.- A Linear chical models.- Simulations.- Forest estate planning Model.- Site Characterization and Cleanup.- Spatial and optimization. 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Acatech - Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften (Ed.) G.A. Anastassiou, University of Memphis, TN, USA S.-I. Ao, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong, CN; O. Castillo, Tijuana Institute of Technology, Tijuna, MX; X. Huang, University of Canberra, ACT, Australia (Eds.) Wirtschaftliche Entwicklung Intelligent Mathematics: von Ausgründungen Computational Analysis Intelligent Control and Computer aus außeruniversitären Engineering Forschungseinrichtungen Knowledge can be modeled and computed using computational mathematical methods, then lead to real world conclusions. The strongly related A large international conference on Advances in Der Weg von der Invention zum Produkt, das to that Computational Analysis is a very large area Intelligent Control and Computer Engineering was sich am Markt durchsetzt, kann lang sein. High with lots of applications. This monograph includes held in Hong Kong, March 17-19, 2010, under the Tech-Ausgründungen (Spin offs) aus öffentlichen a great variety of topics of Computational Analysis. auspices of the International MultiConference of Forschungseinrichtungen sind in diesem Kontext We present: probabilistic wavelet approximations, Engineers and Computer Scientists (IMECS 2010). von besonderer Bedeutung, denn sie ermöglichen constrained abstract approximation theory, shape The IMECS is organized by the International Asso- den erforderlichen Wissens- und Technologi- preserving weighted approximation, non positive ciation of Engineers (IAENG). Intelligent Control etransfer: Sie tragen Kenntnisse, Methoden und approximations to definite integrals, discrete best and Computer Engineering contains 25 revised and konkrete Tech-nologien aus der Wissenschaft in approximation, approximation theory of general extended research articles written by prominent die Wirtschaft und ermöglichen die kommerzielle Picard singular operators including global smooth- researchers participating in the conference. Topics Ver-wertung von Forschungsergebnissen. Bislang ness preservation property, fractional singular opera- covered include artificial intelligence, control engi- gibt es keine umfassenden Daten darüber, wie sich tors. We also deal with non-isotropic general Picard neering, decision supporting systems, automated außeruniversitäre High Tech-Spin offs am Markt singular multivariate operators and q-Gauss-Weier- planning, automation systems, systems identifica- behaupten. Die vorliegende Studie schließt diese strass singular q-integral operators. We talk about tion, modelling and simulation, communication sys- Lücke, indem sie (1) die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung quantitative approximations by shift-invariant uni- tems, signal processing, and industrial applications. von High Tech-Spin offs in Deutschland systema- variate and multivariate integral operators, nonlinear Intelligent Control and Computer Engineering offers tisch dargestellt, (2) Erfolgsfaktoren und Hemmnisse neural networks approximation, convergence with the state of the art of tremendous advances in intel- im Gründungs- und Unternehmensverlauf identi- rates of positive linear operators, quantitative[..] ligent control and computer engineering and also fiziert und (3) dabei speziell die Bedeutung früher serves as an excellent reference text for researchers Kundeneinbindung für die Spin off-Entwicklung Features and graduate students, working on intelligent con- aufzeigt. 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Forschungseinrichtungen sind in diesem Kontext The IMECS is organized by the International Asso- von besonderer Bedeutung, denn sie ermöglichen Contents ciation of Engineers (IAENG). Intelligent Control den erforderlichen Wissens- und Technologietrans- Introduction.- Convex Probabilistic Wavelet like and Computer Engineering contains 25 revised and fer: Sie tragen Kenntnisse, Methoden und konkrete Approximation.- Bidimensional Constrained extended [..] Technologien aus der Wissenschaft in die Wirtschaft Wavelet like Approximation.- Multidimensional und ermöglichen die [..] Probabilistic Scale Approximation.- Multidimen- Contents sional probabilistic approximation in wavelet like Artificial intelligence.- Control engineering.- Deci- Contents structure.- About L-Positive Approximations: About sion supporting systems.- Automated planning.- Kurzfassung.- Mitwirkende am ProjektEin- Shape Preserving Weighted Uniform Approxima- Automation systems.- Systems identification.- Mod- leitung.- Forschungsstand zu akademischen und tion.- Jackson-Type Nonpositive Approximations elling and simulation.- Communication systems.- privatwirtschaftlichen Spin-offs.- Untersuchung for Definite Integrals.- Discrete Best L1 Approxima- Signal processing.- Industrial applications. der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung ausgewählter tion using the Gauges Way.- Quantitative Uniform Fields of interest Spin-offs.- Zusammenfassung der Ergebnisse.- Convergence of Smooth Picard Singular Integral Mechatronik; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. 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M.N. Armenise, Bari, Italy; C. Ciminelli, Politecnico di Bari, Italy; F. V. Barbu L. Bauer, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany; J. Henkel, Dell'Olio, Politecnico di Bari, Italy; V.M.N. Passaro, Politecnico di Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany Bari, Italy Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows Run-time Adaptation for Advances in Gyroscope Reconfigurable Embedded Technologies Processors Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows presents recent notable progress in the mathematical theory of sta- This monograph collects and critically reviews the bilization of Newtonian fluid flows. Finite-dimen- Embedded processors are the heart of embedded sys- main results obtained by the scientific community sional feedback controllers are used to stabilize tems. Reconfigurable embedded processors com- in gyroscope technologies research field. It describes exponentially the equilibrium solutions of Navier– prise an extended instruction set that is implemented architectures, design techniques and fabrication Stokes equations, reducing or eliminating turbu- using a reconfigurable fabric (similar to a field-pro- technology of angular rate sensors proposed in lit- lence. Stochastic stabilization and robustness of sta- grammable gate array, FPGA). This book presents erature. MEMS, MOEMS, optical and mechanical bilizable feedback are also discussed. The analysis novel concepts, strategies, and implementations to technologies are discussed together with achiev- developed here provides a rigorous pattern for the increase the run-time adaptivity of reconfigurable able performance. The book also consideres future design of efficient stabilizable feedback controllers embedded processors. Concepts and techniques are research trends aimed to cover special applications. to meet the needs of practical problems and the con- presented in an accessible, yet rigorous context. A The book is intended for researchers and Ph.D. stu- ceptual controllers actually detailed will render the complex, realistic H.264 video encoder application dents interested in modelling, design and fabrica- reader’s task of application easier still. Stabilization with a high demand for adaptivity is presented and tion of gyros. The book may be a useful education of Navier–Stokes Flows avoids the tedious and tech- used as an example for motivation throughout the support in some university courses focused on gyro nical details often present in mathematical treat- book. A novel, run-time system is demonstrated to technologies. ments of control and Navier–Stokes equations and exploit the potential for adaptivity and particular will appeal to a sizeable audience of researchers and Features approaches/algorithms are presented to implement graduate students interested in the mathematics of This monograph collects and critically reviews the it. flow and turbulence control and in Navier-Stokes main results obtained by the scientific community equations in particular. Features in gyroscope technologies research field. It describes Run-time Adaptation for Reconfigurable Embed- architectures, design techniques and fabrication Features ded Processors by: Lars Bauer Jörg Henkel Embed- technology of angular rate sensors proposed in lit- Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows presents recent ded processors are the heart of embedded systems. erature. MEMS, MOEMS, optical and mechanical notable progress in the mathematical theory of sta- Reconfigurable embedded processors comprise technologies are discussed together with achiev- bilization of Newtonian fluid flows. Finite-dimen- an extended instruction set that is implemented able performance. The book also consideres future sional feedback controllers are used to stabilize using a reconfigurable fabric (similar to a field-pro- research trends [..] exponentially the equilibrium solutions of Navier– grammable gate array, FPGA). This book presents Stokes equations, reducing or eliminating turbu- Contents novel concepts, strategies, and implementations to lence. Stochastic stabilization and robustness of sta- Introduction.- Physical Effects in Gyroscope Tech- increase the [..] bilizable feedback are also discussed. The text [..] nologies .- He-Ne and Solid-State Ring Laser Contents Gyros .- Fiber Optic Gyros.- Integrated Optical Contents Introduction.- Background and related work.- Mod- Gyros.- MEMS and MOEMS Gyros.- Emerging Preliminaries.- Stabilization of Abstract Parabolic ular Special Instructions.- The RISPP Run-time Sys- Gyroscope Technologies. Systems.- Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows.- Sta- tem.- RISPP Architecture Details.- Benchmarks and bilization by Noise of Navier–Stokes Equations.- Fields of interest Comparisons.- Conclusion and outlook. Robust Stabilization of the Navier–Stokes Equation Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik; Messmethoden und - via the H-infinity Control Theory. 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W. Bauer, Weinheim, Germany A.K. Belyaev, Institute of Problems In Mechanical Engineering, St A. Bonfiglio, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; D. De Rossi, Uni- Petersburg, Russia; R.S. Langley, Cambridge University, UK (Eds.) versity of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (Eds.) Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems IUTAM Symposium on the Vibration Wearable Monitoring Systems Analysis of Structures with Uncertainties As diverse as tomorrow’s society constituent groups Hydropneumatic suspensions systems combine Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on the Vibration Analy- may be, they will share the common requirements the excellent properties of gas springs with the sis of Structures with Uncertainties held in St. Petersburg, Rus- that their life should become safer and healthier, favourable damping properties of hydraulic fluids. sia, July 5–9, 2009 offering higher levels of effectiveness, communica- The advantages of these systems are particularly tion and personal freedom. The key common part to appropriate for automotive applications, such as pas- all potential solutions fulfilling these requirements is senger cars, trucks and agricultural equipment. In The Symposium was aimed at the theoretical and wearable embedded systems, with longer periods of this book, Dr. Bauer provides an extensive overview numerical problems involved in modelling the autonomy, offering wider functionality, more com- of hydropneumatic suspension systems. Starting dynamic response of structures which have uncer- munication possibilities and increased computa- with a comparison of different types of suspension tain properties due to variability in the manufac- tional power. As electronic and information systems systems, the author subsequently describes the theo- turing and assembly process, with automotive and on the human body, their role is to collect relevant retical background associated with spring and damp- aerospace structures forming prime examples. It physiological information, and to interface between ing characteristics of hydropneumatic systems and is wellknown that the difficulty in predicting the humans and local and/or global information sys- furthermore explains the design of the most impor- response statistics of such structures is immense, due tems. Within this context, there is an increasing need tant system components. Additionally he gives an to the complexity of the structure, the large num- for applications in diverse fields, from health to res- overview of level control systems and various spe- ber of variables which might be uncertain, and the cue to sport and even remote activities in space, to cial functions. Finally the technology is illustrated by inevitable lack of data regardingthe statistical dis- have real-time access to vital signs and other behav- design examples and the outlook for future hydrop- tribution of these variables. The Symposium par- ioral parameters for personalized healthcare, rescue neumatic suspensions is discussed. ticipants presented the latest thinking in this very operation planning, etc. This book’s coverage will Features active research area, and novel techniques were pre- span all scientific and technological[..] Hydropneumatic suspensions systems combine sented covering the full frequency spectrum of low, Features the excellent properties of gas springs with the mid, and high frequency vibration problems. It was Wearable Monitoring Systems Edited by: (editors) favourable damping properties of hydraulic fluids. demonstrated that for high frequency vibrations the Annalisa Bonfiglio Danilo E. De Rossi As electronic The advantages of these systems are particularly response statisticscan saturate and become inde- and information systems on the human body, the appropriate for automotive applications, such as pas- pendent of the detailed distribution of the uncer- role of wearable embedded systems is to collect rel- senger cars, trucks and agricultural equipment. In tain system parameters. A number of presentations evant physiological information, and to interface this book, Dr. Bauer provides an extensive overview exploited this[..] between humans and local and/or global information of hydropneumatic suspension systems. Starting Features systems. Within this context, there is an increasing with a comparison [..] The Symposium was aimed at the theoretical and need for applications in diverse fields, from health Contents numerical problems involved in modelling the [..] Suspension systems basics.- Spring and damping dynamic response of structures which have uncer- Contents characteristics of hydropneumatic suspension sys- tain properties due to variability in the manufac- Sensors.- Energy harvesting.- Wireless communica- tems.- Dimensioning of the hydropneumatic sus- turing and assembly process, with automotive and tion systems.- Integration.- On-board signal process- pension hardware.- Hydraulic components design.- aerospace structures forming prime examples. It is ing.- Future directions.- User interfaces.- Application Level control.- Special functions of hydropneumatic wellknown that the difficulty in predicting the [..] to wellness and fitness.- Application to Rehabilita- suspension systems.- Design examples.- Important Fields of interest tion.- Application to Emergency response.- Appli- patents.- Looking into the future. Vibrationen, Dynamische Systeme und Kontrolle ; cation to diagnostic monitoring.- Application to Fields of interest Strukturmechanik ; Kontinuums- und Werk- aerospace.- Commercial perspectives for wearable Fahrzeugtechnik; Vibrationen, Dynamische Systeme stoffmechanik ; Statistische Theorie und Methoden ; electronics. und Kontrolle Angewandte Mathematik und Informatik für Inge- nieure Fields of interest Target groups Schaltkreise und Systeme; Computergestützte Sys- Professional/practitioner Target groups teme (CAD,CAE) und Computergestütztes Design; Research Biomedizinische Technik Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Research

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F. Caccavale, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Potenza, Italy; D. Chapelle, INRIA-Rocquencourt, Le Chesnay, France; K.-J. Bathe, M.G. Davies, Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, The M. Iamarino, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Potenza, Italy; MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; A.B. Lumsden, Methodist F. Pierri, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Potenza, Italy; V. DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, The Methodist Hospital, Tufano, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Potenza, Italy Houston, TX, USA; W.E. Kline, ExxonMobile Upstream Research The Finite Element Analysis of Company, Houston, TX, USA; I. Kakadiaris, University of Houston, TX, USA (Eds.) Control and Monitoring of Chemical Shells - Fundamentals Batch Reactors Pumps and Pipes

This book presents a modern continuum mechan- Proceedings of the Annual Conference ics and mathematical framework to study shell phys- The Chemical Batch Reactor is aimed at tackling ical behaviors, and to formulate and evaluate finite the above problems from a blending of academic element procedures. With a view towards the syn- The Pumps and Pipes collaboration and conference and industrial perspectives. Advanced solutions (i.e., ergy that results from physical and mathematical brings together energy, medicine, and higher educa- those based on recent research results) to the four understanding, the book focuses on the fundamen- tion in a unique shared effort, exploring ideas and fundamental problems of modeling, identification, tals of shell theories, their mathematical bases and research common to these important fields and stim- control and fault diagnosis for batch processes are finite element discretizations. The complexity of the ulating discussion and sharing technologies that can developed in detail in four distinct chapters. In each physical behaviors of shells is analysed, and the dif- further the reach and goals of each individual area. chapter, a general overview of foundational concepts ficulties to obtain uniformly optimal finite element The Proceedings explores the common attributes of is also given, together with a review of recent and procedures are identified and studied. Some mod- oil and gas technology, computational sciences and classical literature on the various subjects.To pro- ern finite element methods are presented for linear cardiovascular medicine and probe the areas where vide a unitary treatment of the different topics and and nonlinear analyses. In this Second Edition the there is room to cross-fertilize and develop research give a firm link to the underlying practical applica- authors give new developments in the field and - to and commercial programs. tions, a single case study is developed as the book make the book more complete - more explanations progresses; a batch process of industrial interest, i.e., throughout the text, an enlarged section on general the phenol-formaldehyde reaction for the produc- Features variational formulations and new sections on 3D- The Pumps and Pipes collaboration and conference tion of phenolic resins, is adopted to test the various shell models, dynamic analyses, and triangular ele- techniques developed. In this way, a roadmap of the brings together energy, medicine, and higher educa- ments. The analysis of shells represents one of the tion in a unique shared effort, exploring ideas and solutions to fundamental problems, ranging from the most challenging fields in all of mechanics, and[..] early stages of the production process to the com- research common to these important fields and stimulating discussion and sharing technologies that can plete design of control and[..] Features further the reach and goals of each individual area. This book presents a modern continuum mechanics “Pumps and Pipes” explores the common attributes Features and mathematical framework to study shell physical of oil and gas technology, computational sciences Methodological and technological problems related behaviors, and to formulate and evaluate finite ele- and [..] to batch chemical reactors are often very challeng- ment procedures. With a view towards the synergy ing and require contributions from experts in several that results from physical and mathematical under- Contents disciplines (chemistry, chemical engineering, mate- standing, the book focuses on the fundamentals of rials science, control engineering, measurement and Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system.- shell theories, their mathematical bases and finite Geology and physics of hydrocarbon production.- sensing). A number of problems have to be tackled element discretizations. The complexity of the [..] when dealing with batch reactors in industrial appli- Computational sciences.- Hydraulics conduits and pumps.- CPB and VAD.- Subsurface pumps.- Mod- cations, ranging from design and planning of the Contents eling flow.- Atherosclerosis.- Corrosion and scale plant [..] Introduction.- Geometrical Preliminaries.- Ele- management.- Down hole coring and sampling.- ments of Functional and Numerical Analysis.- Shell Atherectomy and plaque analysis.- Navigating and Contents Mathematical Models.- Asymptotic Behaviors of viewing.- Geosteering a drill bit. Introduction.- Modeling of Chemical Batch Reac- Shell Models.- Displacement-Based Shell Finite Ele- tors.- Identification of Kinetic Parameters.- Model- ments.- Influence of the Thickness in the Finite Ele- Fields of interest based Control.- Fault Diagnosis.- Conclusions and ment Approximation.- Towards the Formulation of New Directions. Biomedizinische Technik ; Regelung, Robotik, Effective General Shell Elements.- On the Nonlinear Mechatronik; Kardiologie; Biotechnologie; Biophysik Analysis of Shells. Fields of interest und biologische Physik Mess- und Regelungstechnik; Industriechemie Fields of interest Target groups Kontinuums- und Werkstoffmechanik ; Maschinelle Target groups Research Intelligenz; Mechanik ; Numerische Mathematik Research Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Proceedings Research Monograph Type of publication Lieferbar Lieferbar Monograph 2011. X, 300 p. Geb. 2011. XVII, 186 p. 62 illus. in color. (Advances in Industrial Con- Lieferbar trol) Geb. 106,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6011-5 106,95 € 2011. XV, 410 p. (Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics) Geb. ISBN 978-0-85729-194-3 139,05 € ISBN 978-3-642-16407-1 116 Technik springer.com

F. Davoli, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy; N. Meyer, Poznan A. Doboli, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA; P. Doerffer, Polish Academy of Sciences, Gdansk, Poland; C. Supercomputing and Networking Center, Poznan, Poland; R. E.H. Currie, Beechhurst, NY, USA Hirsch, Numerical Mechanics Application International, Brussels, Pugliese, Sincrotrone Trieste, Trieste, Italy; S. Zappatore, Univer- Belgium; J.-P. Dussauge, CNRS, Marseille, France; H. Babinsky, sity of Genoa, Genova, Italy (Eds.) University of Cambridge, UK; G.N. Barakos, The University of Liv- Introduction to Mixed-Signal, erpool, UK (Eds.) Remote Instrumentation Services Embedded Design on the e-Infrastructure Unsteady Effects of Shock Wave induced Separation Applications and Tools This textbook is written for junior/senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in the electrical and computer engineering departments. Using This volume contains description of experimen- PSoC mixed-signal array design, the authors define The book focuses on all aspects related to the effec- tal and numerical results obtained in the UFAST the characteristics of embedd design, embedded tive exploitation of remote instrumentation and to project. The goal of the project was to generate mixed-signal architectures, and top-down design. the building of complex virtual laboratories on top experiment data bank providing unsteady character- Optimized implementations of these designs are of real devices and infrastructures. These include ser- istics of the shock boundary layer interaction. The included to illustrate the theory. Exercises are pro- vice oriented architecture (SOA) and related mid- experiments concerned basic-reference cases and vided at the end of each chapter for practice. Top- dleware, high-speed networking in support of Grid the cases with application of flow control devices. ics covered include the hardware and software used applications, wireless Grids for acquisition devices Obtained new data bank have been used for the com- to implement analog and digital interfaces, various and sensor networks, Quality Service (QoS) provi- parison with available simulation techniques, start- filter structures, amplifiers and other signal-condi- sioning for real-time control, measurement instru- ing from RANS, through URANS, LES and hybrid tioning circuits, pulse-width modulators, timers, and mentation and methodology, as well as metrology RANS-LES methods. New understanding of flow data structures for handling multiple similar periph- issues in distributed systems. physics as well as ability of different numerical meth- eral devices. The practical exercises contained in ods in the prediction of such unsteady flow phenom- Features the companion laboratory manual, which was co- ena will be discussed. Franco Davoli Norbert Meyer Roberto Pugliese San- authored by Cypress Staff Applications Engineer dro Zappatore (editors) Title: Remote Instrumen- Dave Van Ess, are also based on PSoC. PSoC's inte- Features tation for eScience and Related Aspects Accessing grated microcontroller, highly configurable ana- This volume contains description of experimen- remote instrumentation worldwide is one of the log/digital peripherals, and a full set of development tal and numerical results obtained in the UFAST goals of eScience. But the task of enabling the execu- tools[..] project. The goal of the project was to generate tion of complex experiments that involve the use of experiment data bank providing unsteady character- Features distributed scientific instruments requires a number istics of the shock boundary layer interaction. This This textbook is written for junior/senior undergrad- of different architectural domains. Given the large new data bank should be useful for better under- uate and first-year graduate students in the electri- number of [..] standing of the physical phenomena [..] cal and computer engineering departments. Using Contents PSoC mixed-signal array design, the authors define Contents Grid architectures with real-time control.- Grid mid- the characteristics of embedded design, embedded Part I Transonic interactions.- Part II Nozzle flows.- dleware extensions for remote control of instruments mixed-signal architectures, and top-down design. Part III Shock reflection.- Part IV Summary by Work and devices.- Resource Management.- Tele-measure- Optimized implementations of these designs are Packages.- ment techniques.- Distributed synchronization and included to illustrate the theory. Exercises are pro- calibration.- Workflow management for large-scale vided at the [..] Fields of interest experiments.- Virtualisation technology.- Visualiza- Vibrationen, Dynamische Systeme und Kontrolle ; tion techniques.- Distributed data acquisition and Contents Klassische Kontinuumsphysik sensor networks.- Management of large data sets.- 1. An Overview of Mixed-Signal, Embedded Sys- Mobile and wireless grids.- Management of large- tem Design.- 2. Microcontroller Architecture.- 3. Target groups scale physics experiments.- Networking solutions in Hardware and Software Subsystems of Mixed-Sig- Research support of Grid architectures.- Reliability and fault nal Architectures.- 4. Performance Improvement by tolerance.- Supporting interactive[..] Customization.- 5. Programmable Data Communi- Type of publication cation Blocks.- 6. Continuous-Time, Analog Build- Proceedings Fields of interest ing Blocks.- 7. Switched Capacitor Blocks.- 8. 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T. Echekki, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA; E. Mastorakos, A. Farina, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy; A. Klar, Technis- B.T. Fijalkowski, Cracow University of Technology, Poland Cambridge University, UK (Eds.) che Universität Kaiserslautern, Germany; R.M.M. Mattheij, Eind- hoven Universitiy of Technology, The Netherlands; A. Mikeli´c, Université Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France; N. Siedow, Fraunhofer Automotive Mechatronics: Turbulent Combustion Modeling Institut, Kaiserslautern, Germany; A. Fasano, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy (Ed.) Operational and Practical Issues Advances, New Trends and Perspectives Volume I Mathematical Models in the

Turbulent combustion sits at the interface of two Manufacturing of Glass This book presents operational and practical issue- important nonlinear, multiscale phenomena: chem- C.I.M.E. Summer School, Montecatini Terme, Italy 2008 s of automotive mechatronics with special empha- istry and turbulence. Its study is extremely timely in sis on the heterogeneous automotive vehicle systems view of the need to develop new combustion tech- approach, and is intended as a graduate text as well nologies in order to address challenges associated as a reference for scientists and engineers involved with climate change, energy source uncertainty, This volume presents a review of advanced tech- in the design of automotive mechatronic control and air pollution. Despite the fact that modeling nological problems in the glass industry and of the systems.As the complexity of automotive vehicles of turbulent combustion is a subject that has been mathematics involved. It is amazing that such a increases, so does the dearth of high competence, researched for a number of years, its complexity seemingly small research area is extremely rich and multi-disciplined automotive scientists and engi- implies that key issues are still eluding, and a theo- calls for an impressively large variety of mathemat- neers. This book provides a discussion into the type retical description that is accurate enough to make ical methods, including numerical simulations of of mechatronic control systems found in modern- turbulent combustion models rigorous and quanti- considerable complexity. The problems treated here vehicles and the skills required by automotive scien- tative for industrial use is still lacking. In this book, are very typical of the field of glass manufacturing tists and engineers working in this environment. prominent experts review most of the available and cover a large spectrum of complementary sub- Divided into two volumes and five parts, Automotive approaches in modeling turbulent combustion, with jects: injection molding by various techniques, radia- Mechatronics aims at improving automotive mecha- particular focus on the exploding increase in com- tive heat transfer in glass, nonisothermal flows and tronics education and emphasises the training of stu- putational resources that has allowed the simulation fibre spinning. The book can certainly be useful not dents’ experimental hands-on abilities, stimulating of increasingly detailed phenomena. The relevant only to applied mathematicians, but also to physi- and promoting experience among high education algorithms are presented, the theoretical methods cists and engineers, who can find in it an overview of institutes and produce more automotive mechatron- are explained, and various application examples are the most advanced models and methods. ics and automation engineers. The main subject that given.[..] Features are[..] Features This volume presents a review of advanced tech- Features Turbulent combustion sits at the interface of two nological problems in the glass industry and of the This book presents operational and practical issue- important nonlinear, multiscale phenomena: chem- mathematics involved. It is amazing that such a s of automotive mechatronics with special empha- istry and turbulence. Its study is extremely timely in seemingly small research area is extremely rich and sis on the heterogeneous automotive vehicle systems view of the need to develop new combustion tech- calls for an impressively large variety of mathemat- approach, and is intended as a graduate text as well nologies in order to address challenges associated ical methods, including numerical simulations of as a reference for scientists and engineers involved in with climate change, energy source uncertainty, and considerable complexity. The problems treated here the design of automotive mechatronic control [..] air pollution. Despite the fact that modeling of tur- are very typical of the field of glass manufacturing and cover a [..] bulent combustion is [..] Contents PART 1.- 1 RBW or XBW Integrated Unibody or Contents Contents Chassis MotionMechatronic Control Hypersystems.- Preface.- Table of Contents;List of Contributors.- Mathematical modelling of glass forming processes.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Integrated Unibody or Chas- Part I Introductory Concepts: 1 The Role of Com- Radiative heat transfer and applications for glass sis MotionAdvanced Technology Roadmap.- 1.3 bustion Technology in the 21st Century, by R.W. production processes.- I. Radiative heat transfer and RBW or XBW Philosophy.- 1.4 Harnessing Energy Bilger.- 2 Turbulent Combustion: Concepts, Gov- applications for glass production processes.- II. Non- and Information Networks.- 1.5 Local Interconnect erning Equations and Modeling Strategies, by Tarek isothermal flows and fibres drawing. Networking.- 1.6 SAE J1850 Protocol.- 1.7 IEEE Echekki and Epaminondas Mastorakos.- Part II 1394 Protocol.- 1.8 Controller Area Networking.- Recent Advances and Trends in Turbulent Combus- Fields of interest 1.9 Time Triggered Controller Area Networking.- tion Models: 3 The Flamelet Approach, by Fabian Technische Strömungslehre ; Technische Thermody- 1.10 Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) Mauss.- 4 RANS and LES Modelling of Premixed namik, Wärme- und Stoffaustausch; Partielle Differ- Networking.- 1.11 FlexRay™ RBW or XBW Net- Turbulent Combustion, by Stewart Cant.- 5 The entialgleichungen working.- 1.12 dSPACE RBW or XBW Networking.- Conditional Moment Closure Model, by A. Kronen- Target groups 1.13 DBW 4WD × BBW 4WB[..] burg and E. 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R.X. Gao, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA; R. Yan, E.E. Gdoutos, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece; A.N. K. Genuit, HEAD acoustics GmbH, Herzogenrath (Ed.) Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Kounadis, Foundation of Biomedical Research, Athens, Greece (Eds.) Sound-Engineering im Wavelets Recent Advances in Mechanics Automobilbereich Theory and Applications for Manufacturing Selected Papers from the Symposium on Recent Advances Methoden zur Messung und Auswertung von Geräuschen und in Mechanics, Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece, 17-19 Schwingungen September, 2009, organised by the Pericles S. Theocaris Foun- Wavelets: Theory and Applications for Manu- dation in Honour of P. S. Theocaris, on the Tenth Anniversary facturing presents a systematic description of the of his Death Aufgrund steigender Komfortansprüche der Kun- fundamentals of wavelet transform and its appli- den im Automobilbereich gewinnen Noise Vibration cations. Given the widespread utilization of rotat- Harshness (NVH), Sound Design und Fahrkom- ing machines in modern manufacturing and the This book contains 24 papers presented at the sym- fort an Bedeutung; Fahrzeugakustik wird zu einem increasing need for condition-based, as opposed to posium on “Recent Advances in Mechanics” dedi- wichtigen Aufgabenfeld in der Automobilen- fix-interval, intelligent maintenance to minimize cated to the late Professor – Academician Pericles S. twicklung. Ingenieure in der Branche (Automo- machine down time and ensure reliable production, Theocaris in commemoration of the tenth anniver- bilhersteller und Zulieferer) arbeiten von der it is of critical importance to advance the science sary of his death. The papers are written by world Konzeptphase über die Komponenten- und Fahrzeu- base of signal processing in manufacturing. This renowned and recognized experts in their fields and gentwicklung bis hin zur Serienphase zusammen volume also deals with condition monitoring and serve as a reference and guide for future research. an der Optimierung dieser Themengebiete. Dabei health diagnosis of rotating machine components The topics covered in the book can be divided muss in der industriellen Praxis die Fahrzeugakustik and systems, such as bearings, spindles, and gear- into three major themes: Mathematical methods stets integrativ im Kontext weiterer Entwicklungs- boxes, while also: -Providing a comprehensive survey in applied mechanics (nine papers), experimental felder (wie Antrieb, Aerodynamik, Design, Pack- on wavelets specifically related to problems encoun- mechanics (nine papers) and fracture mechanics age, Fahrwerk, Sicherheit) behandelt werden, sie tered in manufacturing -Discussing the integration (six papers).Topics covered include: Application entzieht sich einer isolierten Betrachtung. Die of wavelet transforms with other soft computing of reciprocity relations to laser-based ultrasonics, Leser erhalten mit diesem Überblickswerk die techniques such as fuzzy logic, for machine defect boundary value problems of the theory of elastic- Möglichkeit sich dem Thema schnell anzunähern, and severity classification -Showing how to custom ity, optimal design in contact mechanics, scaling of auf Grundlagen und Details gezielt zugreifen zu design wavelets for improved performance in signal strength and lifetime distributions of quasibrittle können und die für die berufliche Praxis notwendige analysis Focusing on[..] structures, directional distortional hardening in plas- Kompetenz aufzubauen. Die Autoren behandeln ticity, vibration of systems, instability phenomena in Features sowohl die Fahrzeuginnengeräusche als auch und damped systems, variational methods for static and Wavelets: Theory and Applications for Manufac- Fahrzeugaußengeräusche.[..] dynamic elasticity problems, an accelerated New- turing presents a systematic yet easily accessible mark scheme[..] Features description of the fundamentals of wavelet trans- Aufgrund steigender Komfortansprüche der Kunden form and its applications in manufacturing. Given Features im Automobilbereich gewinnen die Bereiche NVH the widespread utilization of machine tools in mod- This book contains 24 papers presented at the sym- (Noise Vibration Harshness), Sound Design und ern manufacturing and the increasing need for min- posium on “Recent Advances in Mechanics” dedi- Fahrkomfort zunehmend an Bedeutung. Viele Inge- imizing unexpected machine down-time to ensure cated to the late Professor – Academician Pericles S. nieure im Automobil- und Zuliefererbereich arbeiten reliable, economical, and high quality production, it Theocaris in commemoration of the tenth anniver- von der Konzeptphase über die Komponenten- und is of critical [..] sary of his death. The papers are written by world Fahrzeugentwicklung bis hin zur Serienphase an der renowned and recognized experts in their fields and Contents Optimierung dieser Themengebiete. Dabei muss in serve as a reference and guide for future research. Why wavelets.- From fourier transform to wavelet der industriellen Praxis die [..] The topics covered in the book can be divided into transform.- Wavelet integrated with fourier trans- [..] Contents form: a spectral post-processing technique.- Vorwort.- Grundlagen der Fahrzeugakustik.- Das Wavelet-based multi-sensor data fusion.- Integra- Contents menschliche Gehör und Grundlagen der Psy- tion of wavelet with fuzzy logic for machine defect Preface.- Biography Pericles S. Theocaris.- Con- choakustik.- Akustikgestaltung in der Fahrzeugen- severity classification.- Wavelet-based multi-frac- tents.- Contributors.- Part I Mathematical Methods twicklung.- Bewertung von Fahrzeuggeräuschen.- tal singularity spectrum.- Wavelet-based ultrasonic in Applied Mechanics.- Application of Reciprocity Charakterisierung von Störgeräuschen.- Wesentliche pulse detection and differentiation.- Wavelet-based Relations to Laser-Based Ultrasonics , by J. D. Geräuschquellen im Fahrzeug und deren Charak- multi-scale enveloping spectrogram.- Wavelet packet Achenbach.- An Asymptotic Method of Bound- terisierung.- Fahrzeug-Außengeräusch.- Messung decomposition for cross-term interference suppres- ary-Value Problems Solution of Elasticity Theory for und Analyse.- Geräuschgestaltung.- Simulation und sion in wigner-ville distribution.- Optimal wavelet Thin Bodies, by L.A. Aghalovyan.- Reliable Optimal virtuelle Realität.- Sachwortregister. packet transform for discriminable feature[..] Design in Contact Mechanics, by N.V. Banichuk, S.Yu. Ivanova and E.V. Makeev.- Scaling of Strength Fields of interest Fields of interest and Lifetime Distributions of Quasibrittle Structures, Technik (allgemein); Maschinenbau; Akustik ; Signal-, Bild- und Sprachverarbeitung ; Regelung, by Z. P. Bažant and J.-L. 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J.S. Gero, Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, Fairfax, VA, USA S. Grewal, Simsoft Knowledge Systems Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, K. Gulati, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR, USA (Ed.) (Ed.) Australia Advanced Techniques in Logic Design Computing and Cognition Manufacturing Process Design and Synthesis, Optimizations and '10 Costing Applications An Integrated Approach

This volume contains the refereed and revised This book covers recent advances in the field of logic papers of the Fourth International Conference on Contract manufacturing is growing rapidly world- synthesis and design, including Boolean Match- Design Computing and Cognition (DCC'10), held wide and this is creating a need for innovative man- ing, Logic Decomposition, Boolean satisfiability, in Stuttgart, Germany. The material in this book ufacturing information systems that can effectively Advanced Synthesis Techniques and Applications of represents the state-of-the-art research and devel- integrate process design and costing data in order Logic Design. All of these topics are valuable to CAD opments in design computing and design cogni- to allow 'what if' scenario assessments to be done engineers working in Logic Design, Logic Optimiza- tion. The papers are grouped under the following rapidly. Manufacturing Process Design and Cost- tion, and Verification. Engineers seeking opportuni- nine headings, describing both advances in theory ing details the development of such an information ties for optimizing VLSI integrated circuits will find and application and demonstrating the depth and system with a focus on the data schema and user this book as an invaluable reference, since there is no breadth of design computing and design cognition: interface design. The software facilitates integra- existing book that covers this material in a systematic Design Cognition; Framework Models in Design; tion of part manufacture, assembly planning and fashion. Design Creativity; Lines, Planes, Shape and Space assessment of associated costs in a concurrent manin Design; Decision-Making Processes in Design; ner. The benefits this methodology has provided Features Knowledge and Learning in Design; Using Design to industry and its usefulness as a teaching aid are Advanced Techniques in Logic Synthesis, Optimiza- Cognition; Collaborative/Collective Design; and outlined. Manufacturing Process Design and Cost- tions and Applications Edited by: Sunil P Khatri Design Generation.This book is of particular inter- ing illustrates effective integration of the variables Kanupriya Gulati This book covers recent advances est to researchers, developers and users of advanced involved. A novel user interface design allows the in the field of logic synthesis and design, including computation in design across all disciplines and capture of process know-how, resulting in the decou- Boolean Matching, Logic Decomposition, Boolean to those who need to gain better understanding of pling of process design knowledge from personnel satisfiability, Advanced Synthesis Techniques and designing. turnover issues, hence ensuring the maximisation of Applications of Logic Design. All of these topics are valuable to CAD engineers working in Logic Design, Features an organisation's ability to respond to business[..] [..] This volume contains the refereed and revised Features papers of the Fourth International Conference on Contract manufacturing is growing rapidly world- Contents Design Computing and Cognition (DCC'10), held wide and this is creating a need for innovative man- Introduction; Boolean matching; Logic decompo- in Stuttgart, Germany. 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It can be used as a text book for graduate anderen Lebensbereichen normal ist, nämlich die students, although it has the characteristics of a ref- Güte und Qualität eines Produkts zu fordern, wird Robotics is at the cusp of dramatic transforma- erence book. It addresses mainly the sewer hydrauli- bei großen Immobilienprojekten erstaunlich lässig tion. Increasingly complex robots with unprece- cian but also general hydraulic engineers who have gehandhabt. Zwar wird die Fläche eines Gebäudes dented autonomy are finding new applications, from to tackle many a problem in daily life, and who will zu Projektbeginn festgelegt und akribisch verfolgt; medical surgery, to construction, to home services. not always find an appropriate solution. Each chap- die eigentliche Funktionalität, Qualität und damit Against this background, the algorithmic founda- ter is introduced with a summary to outline the die Leistungsfähigkeit eines Gebäudes wird aber tions of robotics are becoming more crucial than contents. To illustrate application of the theory, häufig unzureichend beschrieben. Unternehmen ever, in order to build robots that are fast, safe, reli- examples are presented to explain the computational ziehen dann in Gebäude ein, die zwar gut ausse- able, and adaptive. Algorithms enable robots to procedures. Further, to relate present knowledge to hen, aber nicht zu ihnen – und dem was sie tun perceive, plan, control, and learn. The design and the history of hydraulics, some key dates on note- - passen. Bedarfsplanung wird allzu oft lediglich analysis of robot algorithms raise new fundamental worthy hydraulicians are quoted. A historical note mit der Erstellung einer Raum- und Flächenliste questions that span computer science, electrical engi- on the development of wastewater hydraulics is also verwechselt. Dabei ist diese frühe Phase entschei- neering, mechanical engineering, and mathemat- added. References are given at the end of each chap- dend für die Prozess- und Produktqualität und let- ics. These algorithms are also finding applications ter, and they are often helpful starting points for fur- ztendlich für die Nachhaltigkeit des Gebäudes. Sie beyond robotics, for example, in modeling molecu- ther reading. Each notation is defined[..] bietet Optimierungs- und Einsparmöglichkeiten wie lar motion and creating digital characters for video sonst keine der nachfolgenden Planungsphasen. Das games and architectural simulation. 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Humans engage in a seemingly endless variety of different behaviors, of which some are found across The purpose of this book is to evaluate strategies for species, while others are conceived of as typically future system design in multiprocessor system-on- human. Most generally, behavior comes about chip (MPSoC) architectures. Both hardware design through the interplay of various constraints – infor- and integration of new development tools will be dis- mational, mechanical, neural, metabolic, and so on – cussed. Novel trends in MPSoC design, combined operating at multiple scales in space and time. Over with reconfigurable architectures are a main topic the years, consensus has grown in the research com- of concern. The main emphasis is on architectures, munity that, rather than investigating behavior only design-flow, tool-development, applications and sys- from bottom up, it may be also well understood in tem design. terms of concepts and laws on the phenomenological level. Such top down approach is rooted in theo- Features ries of synergetics and self-organization using tools Improving future electronic system performance can from nonlinear dynamics. The present compendium only be achieved by exploiting parallelism on all sys- brings together scientists from all over the world tem levels. Multicore architectures offer a better per- that have contributed to the development of their formance/Watt ratio than single core architectures respective fields departing from this background. It with similar performance. Combining multicore and provides an introduction to deterministic as well as coprocessor technology promises extreme comput- stochastic dynamical systems and contains applica- ing power for highly CPU-time-consuming applications to motor control and coordination, visual[..] tions. FPGA-based accelerators not only offer the [..]

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The Art of Tennis Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology On-Chip Decoupling Capacitors Precise dynamic models of processes are required for many applications, ranging from control engineering to the natural sciences and economics. Frequently, The book “Paradigm Shift for Future Tennis” starts This book describes methods for distributing power such precise models cannot be derived using theo- with revelations that make obvious the limitations of in high speed, high complexity integrated circuits retical considerations alone. Therefore, they must today’s tennis, which does not use the laws of mod- with power levels exceeding many tens of watts and be determined experimentally. This book treats the ern Biomechanics and Neurophysiology. The sec- power supplies below a volt. 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N.K. Jha, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA; D. Chen, Uni- B. Kasal, Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Braunschweig, S.J. Kazemitabar, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA versity of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds.) Germany; Th. Tannert, Berne University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland (Eds.) Coping with Interference in Nanoelectronic Circuit Design In Situ Assessment of Structural Wireless Networks Timber This book is about large-scale electronic circuits Unlike wired networks where transmitters have no design driven by nanotechnology, where nanotech- effect on receivers other than their own, in wire- nology is broadly defined as building circuits using Wood is one of the most intriguing structural mate- less networks we are limited by interference. The nanoscale devices that are either implemented with rials and the only one that is truly renewable. Along traditional routing methods are not optimal any nanomaterials (e.g., nanotubes or nanowires) or fol- with stone, wood is the oldest structural material on more when it comes to a wireless medium. The max- lowing an unconventional method (e.g., FinFET or the planet and has been extensively used throughout imum data rate on each link depends not only on III/V compound-based devices). These nanoscale human history. Due to its aesthetical value and pos- the power in that link but also on the transmitted devices have significant potential to revolutionize the itive environmental impact, wood has experienced power from adjacent links. That is why the problem fabrication and integration of electronic systems and a renaissance in construction.As a biodegradable, of power optimal routing needs to be solved jointly scale beyond the perceived scaling limitations of tra- hygroscopic, non-isotropic material, wood presents with scheduling. This suggests a cross layer design ditional CMOS. While innovations in nanotechnol- special challenges for a professional and requires method as opposed to traditional networking where ogy originate at the individual device level, realizing through knowledge ranging from biology to contin- the algorithm for each layer is designed separately. In the true impact of electronic systems demands that uum mechanics. This state-of-the-art report reflects Coping with Interference in Wireless Networks we these device-level capabilities be translated into sys- the current knowledge in the area of in situ assess- introduce several methods engaging different layers tem-level benefits. This is the first book to focus on ment of the physical and mechanical properties of of network to mitigate interference in a wireless net- nanoscale circuits and their design issues, bridging wood structures. Nondestructive, semi-destructive work. the existing gap between nanodevice research and and destructive methods are described in a system- nanosystem design. atic manner where technology, equipment and limi- Features tations are discussed. Some of the discussed methods Unlike wired networks where transmitters have no Features are used in other materials such as masonry and con- effect on receivers other than their own, in wireless Nanoelectronic Circuit Design Edited by: Niraj K. crete. Most of the methods, however, are specific to networks we are limited by interference. The tradi- Jha Deming Chen This book is about large-scale wood and special qualifications are required[..] tional routing methods are not optimal any more electronic circuits design driven by nanotechnology, when it comes to a wireless medium. The maximum where nanotechnology is broadly defined as build- Features data rate on each link depends not only on the power ing circuits using nanoscale devices that are either Wood is one of the most intriguing structural mate- in that link but also on the transmitted power from implemented with nanomaterials (e.g., nanowires, rials and the only one that is truly renewable. Along adjacent links. That is why the problem of power [..] nanotubes or graphene) or following an unconven- with stone, wood is the oldest structural material on tional method (e.g., FinFETs, quantum dots or reso- the planet and has been extensively used throughout Contents nant [..] human history. Due to its aesthetical value and pos- Dedication.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.- Fore- itive environmental impact, wood has experienced word.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- 1 Intro- Contents a renaissance in construction.As a biodegradable, duction.- 2 Multi-User Communication and Introduction.-FinFET Circuit Design.-FinFET hygroscopic, non-isotropic material, wood [..] Interference Cancellation.- 3 Diversity Analysis of Memory Design.-Hybrid Nano/CMOS.-Reconfig- Multiple-Antenna Multi-User Systems.- 4 Global urable Architectures.-III/V Compound-Based Cir- Contents Optimal Routing, Scheduling and Power Control for cuits.-Sub-lithographic Design of Programmable Preface; List of Symbols and Abbreviations; List of Multi-hop Wireless Networks with Interference.- 5 Logic with Nanowires.-Spatial Computing Using Figures; List of Tables; Introduction; References.- 1 Connectivity in Wireless Networks.- References.- Molecular Electronics.-CMOL.-Nanoscale Appli- Stress Waves, by Bohumil Kasal, Gretchen Lear, and Index. cation-Specific ICs and Architectures.-Misalign- Thomas Tannert.- 2 Ground Penetrating Radar, by ment-Immune Carbon Nanotube Circuits.-Field Mehdi Sbarte.- 3 Radiography, by Bohumil Kasal, Fields of interest Programmable Carbon Nanotube Array.-Graphene Gretchen Lear and Ron Anthony.- 4 Resistance Kommunikationstechnik und -netze; Rechnernetze Nanoribbon Transistors and Circuits.-Comparison Drilling, by Gretchen Lear, Bohumil Kasal and Ron Study of Cu/low-k, CNT, GNR, and optical intercon- Anthony.- 5 Core-Drilling, by Bohumil Kasal.- 6 Target groups nects.-High-Speed Circuits Using Resonant Tunnel- Shear Test of Glue Lines, by Thomas Tannert.- 7 Research ing Diodes.-Quantum Cellular[..] Tension Micro-Specimens, by Bohumil Kasal.- 8 Screw Resistance, by Nobuyoshi Yamaguchi.- 9 Type of publication Fields of interest Hardness Test, by Mariapaola Riggio and Maurizio Monograph Nanotechnologie und Mikrotechnik; Schaltkreise Piazza.-[..] und Systeme; Elektronik und Mikroelektronik ; Elek- Lieferbar trotechnik Fields of interest Baumaterialien / Baumaterialforschung; Target groups Gebäudeinstandhaltung und -wartung; Holzwis- 2011. 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J.K. Kim, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam, Korea; K. M. Kordjamshidi, Ilam University, Iran B. Lantos, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Pal, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam, Korea Hungary; L. Márton, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylva- nia, Targu Mures, Romania House Rating Schemes Recent Advances in the Processing of Wood-Plastic Composites From Energy to Comfort Base Nonlinear Control of Vehicles and Robots

"House Rating Schemes" provides information to Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a non-recyclable students, architects and researchers in the field of Nonlinear Control of Vehicles and Robots develops a composite material lumber or timber made of recy- the built environment. It reviews current House Rat- unified approach to the dynamic modeling of robots cled plastic and wood wastes which has become one ing Schemes (HRS) used in different countries and in terrestrial, aerial and marine environments. The of the most dynamic sectors of the plastics industry investigates how these schemes assess the thermal main classes of nonlinear systems and stability meth- in this decade. It is used in numerous applications, performance of a house. It challenges the way that ods are summarized and basic nonlinear control such as, outdoor deck floors, railings, fences, land- these schemes assess building energy efficiency and methods, useful in manipulator and vehicle control, scaping timbers, park benches, window and door their inability to evaluate free running buildings are presented. Formation control of ground robots frames. This book starts with a brief glimpse at the which do not need an energy load for heating and and ships is discussed. The book also deals with the basic structures and properties of WPCs. Aspects cooling indoor environments. Finally, the book pro- modeling and control of robotic systems in the pres- such as surface treatment, machinery used and test- poses a new index and method for HRS in which ence of non-smooth nonlinearities. Robust adaptive ing types of WPCs are also covered. The following the efficiency of a house design can be evaluated tracking control of robotic systems with unknown chapters of the book give a view of foam technol- with reference to its thermal performance in both payload and friction in the presence of uncertain- ogy, flame retardant properties and colour retardant free running and conditioned operation modes. The ties is treated. Theoretical and practical aspects of properties of WPCs. The way morphology affects book deals with various approaches and methods the control algorithms under discussion are detailed. or controls the physical and mechanical behaviours for rating buildings on the basis of different indexes, Examples are included throughout the book allowing of the finished materials is discussed. Finally, the with implications for both energy efficiency and the reader to apply the control and modeling tech- authors give an overview of the applications of thermal comfort. It also guides readers through a niques in their own research and development work. wood-plastic composites in daily life. The book may computer simulation program for developing a rat- Some of these examples demonstrate state estimation serve as a source book for scientists wishing to work ing system that evaluates and ranks building energy based on the use of advanced sensors as part of the in this field. efficiency. control system. Features Features Features Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a non-recyclable "House Rating Schemes" provides information to Tracking of autonomous vehicles and the high-pre- composite material lumber or timber made of recy- students, architects and researchers in the field of cision positioning of robotic manipulators require cled plastic and wood wastes which has become one the built environment. It reviews current House Rat- advanced modeling techniques and control algo- of the most dynamic sectors of the plastics industry ing Schemes (HRS) used in different countries and rithms. Controller design should take into account in this decade. It is used in numerous applications, investigates how these schemes assess the thermal any model nonlinearities.Nonlinear Control of Vehi- such as, outdoor deck floors, railings, fences, land- performance of a house. It challenges the way that cles and Robots develops a unified approach to the scaping timbers, park benches, window and door these schemes assess building energy efficiency and dynamic modeling of robots in terrestrial, aerial and frames. This book starts with a brief glimpse at the their inability to evaluate free running buildings marine environments. To begin with, the [..] basic [..] which do [..] Contents Contents Contents Introduction.- Basic Nonlinear Control Methods.- Introduction.- Surface Treatment.- Processing Introduction.- House Rating Schemes.- Thermal Dynamic Models of Ground, Aerial and Marine Machinery & Equipment.- Recent Developments in Comfort.- Modelling efficient building design: Effi- Robots.- Nonlinear Control of Industrial Robots.- Wood-Plastic Compsitives.- Foamed WPC.- Appli- ciency for low energy or no energy?- Assembling a Nonlinear Control of Cars.- Nonlinear Control of cations.- Testing. House Energy Ratings (HER) and House Free run- Airplanes and Helicopters.- Nonlinear Control of ning Ratings (HFR) Scheme.- Appendix. Fields of interest Surface Ships.- Formation Control of Vehicles.- Fertigungsverfahren, Materialbearbeitung ; Struktur- Fields of interest Modeling Mechanical Systems with Non-smooth werkstoffkunde; Keramik, Glas, Verbundwerkstoffe, Energietechnik; Bautypen und Funktionen; Nach- Nonlinearities.- Mechanical Control Systems with natürliche Verfahren; Beschreibung und Auswertung haltige Entwicklung; Baubetrieb, Bauwirtschaft ; Non-smooth Nonlinearities.- Model-based Identifi- von Werkstoffen Regenerative Energiequellen cation and Adaptive Compensation of Non-smooth Nonlinearities.- Conclusions and Future Research Target groups Target groups Directions.- Appendices. Research Research Fields of interest Type of publication Type of publication Mess- und Regelungstechnik; Robotik und Automa- Monograph Monograph tisierung; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Roboter); Mechatronik Lieferbar Lieferbar Target groups Research 2011. XVI, 300 p. 50 illus. (Engineering Materials, P 32) Geb. 2011. 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R. Lee, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA (Ed.) S. Liu, University Of Aeronautics And Astronautics, Nanjing, E. Lopelli, Broadcom Corporation, Bunnik, The Netherlands; J. China; J.Y.L. Forrest, Slippery Rock University, PA, USA van der Tang, Broadcom Corporation, Bunnik, The Netherlands; A.H.M. van Roermund, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Software Engineering Research, Netherlands Management and Applications Grey Systems 2010 Theory and Applications Architectures and Synthesizers for Ultra-low Power Fast Frequency- Hopping WSN Radios Due to inherent limitations in human sensing The purpose of the 8th Conference on Software organs, most data collected for various purposes con- Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Research, Man- tain uncertainties. Even at the rare occasions when agement and Applications (SERA 2010) held on accurate data are available, the truthful predictions Wireless sensor networks have the potential to May 24 – 26, 2010 in Montreal, Canada was to bring derived on the data tend to create chaotic conse- become the third wireless revolution after wireless together scientists, engineers, computer users, and quences. So, to effectively process and make sense voice networks in the 80s and wireless data networks students to share their experiences and exchange out of available data, we need methods to deal with in the late 90s. Unfortunately, radio power consump- new ideas and research results about all aspects uncertainty inherently existing inside the data. The tion is still a major bottleneck to the wide adoption (theory, applications and tools) of computer and intent of this monograph is to explore the funda- of this technology. Different directions have been information science, and to discuss the practical mental theory, methods, and techniques of practical explored to minimize the radio consumption, but challenges encountered along the way and the solu- application of grey systems theory, initiated by Pro- the major drawback of the proposed solutions is a tions adopted to solve them. The conference organiz- fessor Deng Julong in 1982. This volume presents reduced wireless link robustness.The primary goal of ers selected 15 outstanding papers from SERA 2010, most of the recent advances of the theory accom- Architectures and Synthesizers for Ultra-low Power all of which you will find in this volume of Springer’s plished by scholars from around the world. From Fast Frequency-Hopping WSN Radios is to discuss, Studies in Computational Intelligence. studying this book, the reader will not only acquire in detail, existing and new architectural and circuit Features an overall knowledge of this new theory but also be level solutions for ultra-low power, robust, uni-direc- The purpose of the 8th Conference on Software able to follow the most current research activities. tional and bi-directional radio links.Architectures Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Research, Man- All examples presented are based on practical appli- and Synthesizers for Ultra-low Power Fast Fre- agement and Applications (SERA 2010) held on cations of the theory when urgent real-life problems quency-Hopping WSN Radios guides the reader May 24 – 26, 2010 in Montreal, Canada was to bring had to be addressed. Last but not the least,[..] through the many system, circuit and technology together scientists, engineers, computer users, and trade-offs he will be facing in the design of com- Features students to share their experiences and exchange munication systems for wireless sensor networks. Due to inherent limitations in human sensing new ideas and research results about all aspects (the- Finally, this book, through different examples real- organs, most data collected for various purposes con- ory, applications and tools) of computer and infor- ized in[..] tain uncertainties. Even at the rare occasions when mation science, [..] accurate data are available, the truthful predictions Features Contents derived on the data tend to create chaotic conse- Wireless sensor networks have the potential to Distributed Modular Audio Recognition Framework quences. So, to effectively process and make sense become the third wireless revolution after wireless capable of self-healing using the Autonomic System out of available data, we need methods to deal with voice networks in the 80s and wireless data networks Specification Language.- Web Service Composition uncertainty inherently existing inside the data. The in the late 90s. Unfortunately, radio power consump- Problem and propose a reparative method based [..] tion is still a major bottleneck to the wide adoption on planning graphs.- Total Cost of Administration of this technology. Different directions have been Contents (TCA) tool to collect and analyze test results.- Busi- explored to minimize the radio consumption, but the Introduction to Grey Systems Theory.- Basic Build- ness Process Execution Language (BPEL) model’s major drawback of the proposed solutions is [..] ing Blocks.- Grey Incidence and Evaluations.- Grey decompositions.- Autonomic System Specification Systems Modeling.- Discrete Grey Prediction Mod- Contents Language (ASSL) including an overview of ASSL els.- Combined Grey Models.- Grey Models for 1 Introduction.- 2 System-Level and Architectural and features of autonomously generated code.- UML Decision Making.- Grey Game Models.- Grey Con- Trade-offs.- 3 FHSS Systems: State-of-the-art and extension as a model based solution for the contin- trol Systems.- Introduction to the Software of Grey Power Trade-offs.- 4 A One-way Link Transceiver uous increase in systems complexity and the neces- Systems Modeling.- Appendix A: Interval Analysis Design.- 5 A Two-way Link Transceiver Design.- 6 sity[..] and Grey Systems Theory.- Appendix B: Approaches Summary and conclusions.- 7 Acronyms.- Appen- Fields of interest of Uncertainty.- Appendix C: How Uncertainties dices.- A Walsh based harmonic rejection sensitivity Maschinelle Intelligenz; Künstliche Intelligenz (ein- Appear: A General Systems Approach. analysis.- References. schl. 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T. López, Philips Research Laboratories, Aachen, Germany; R. A. Madureira, University of Porto, Portugal; J. Ferreira, University S.K. Mazumder, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA (Ed.) Elferich, Philips Research Laboratories, Aachen, Germany; E. of Porto, Portugal; Z. Vale, University of Porto, Portugal (Eds.) Alarcón, Technical University of Catalunya , Barcelona, Spain Wireless Networking Based Control Computational Intelligence for Voltage Regulators for Next Engineering Systems Generation Microprocessors Emergent Applications This book will have a broad appeal in the area of Wireless Networking-Based Control. Various engineering disciplines, control and communication This book deals with energy delivery challenges science organizations will be interested in purchas- of the power processing unit of modern computer Computational Intelligence for Engineering Systems ing the book with a new, emerging, and important microprocessors. 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The contributions are written by interna- Author: Sudip K. Mazumder Title: Wireless Network tions for next generation CPUs. tional experts, who provide up-to-date aspects of the Based Control# Due to advantages of encompass- topics discussed and present recent, original insights ing mobility, reconfigurability, easy commissioning Features into their own experience in these fields. The authors and spatio-temporal sensing, wireless networking Voltage Regulators for Next Generation Micropro- also include methods that apply to diverse fields such is gaining significant momentum in several areas of cessors by: Toni López Reinhold Elferich Eduard as manufacturing, tourism, power systems, computer application. And while the initial focus in wireless Alarcón This book deals with energy delivery chal- science, robotics, chemistry, and biology. Topics networking has been on communication and sens- lenges of the power processing unit of modern com- include: Simulation and evolution of real and artifi- ing, a new field has emerged that uses the same computer microprocessors. It describes in detail the cial life forms; Self-organization; Models of commu- munication [..] consequences of current trends in miniaturization nication and social behaviors; Emergent collective and clock frequency increase, upon the power deliv- behaviors and swarm intelligence; Adaptive, complex Contents ery unit, referred to as voltage regulator. This is an and biologically inspired[..] Joint optimization of wireless control-commu- [..] nication network.- Robust stabilization of wired Features and wireless packet based networked control Contents Computational Intelligence for Engineering Systems systems.-Rendezvous problem and consensus Introduction.- Model level 0: Switching behavior of provides an overview and original analysis of new protocols.-Decentralized control of networked power MOSFETs.- Model level 1: Piecewise linear developments and advances in several areas of com- autonomous vehicles, theory and implementa- analytical switching model.- Model level 2: Power putational intelligence. Computational Intelligence tion.-Analysis, design, and application of 802.11 loss model.- Model level 3: Optimization.- Roadmap have become the road-map for engineers to develop wireless feedback control.-Stability of wireless net- Targets.- Conclusion. and analyze novel techniques to solve problems in worked control systems in the presence of delays basic sciences (such as physics, chemistry and biol- and packet dropouts.-Consensus based overlapping Fields of interest ogy) and engineering, environmental, life and social decentralized estimation and control in lossy net- Schaltkreise und Systeme; Computergestützte Sys- [..] works.-Control scalability in the presence of channel teme (CAD,CAE) und Computergestütztes Design interference.-Wireless[..] Contents Target groups Preface.- Intention Recognition with Evolution Fields of interest Research Prospection and Causal Bayes Networks, Luís Moniz Kommunikationstechnik und -netze; Mess- und Pereira and Han The Anh.- Scheduling a Cutting and Regelungstechnik; Rechnernetze Type of publication Treatment Stainless Steel Sheet Line with Self-Man- Monograph agement Capabilities, Ana Madureira, Ivo Pereira, Target groups Nelson Sousa, Paulo Ávila and João Bastos.- A sen- Research Lieferbar sor classification strategy for robotic manipulators using multidimensional scaling technique, Miguel Type of publication F. M. Lima and J. A. Tenreiro Machado.- Collec- Monograph 2011. X, 490 p. 100 illus. Geb. tive-Intelligence and Decision-Making, Paulo Trigo 139,05 € and Helder Coelho;Analysis of Crossover Operators Lieferbar ISBN 978-1-4419-7559-1 for Cluster Geometry Optimization, Francisco B.[..] 2011. X, 346 p. 100 illus. Geb. Fields of interest Maschinelle Intelligenz; Spezielle Methoden des 139,05 € Rechnereinsatzes; Energietechnik ISBN 978-1-4419-7392-4 Target groups Research

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L. Morello, Polytechnical University of Turin, Turin, Italy; L. Rosti L. Morello, Polytechnical University of Turin, Italy; L. Rosti Rossini, D. Mueller-Hoeppe, University of Hannover, Germany; S. Loehn- Rossini, Milan, Italy; G. Pia, Turin, Italy; A. Tonoli, Polytechnical Milan, Italy; G. Pia, Turin, Italy; A. Tonoli, Polytechnical University ert, University of Hannover, Germany; S. Reese, RWTH Aachen University of Turin, Turin, Italy of Turin, Italy University, Germany (Eds.)

The Automotive Body The Automotive Body Recent Developments and

Volume I: Components Design Volume II: System Design Innovative Applications in Computational Mechanics

“The Automotive Chassis” consists of two “The Automotive Chassis” consists of two volumes. The first volume produces the needful cul- volumes. The first volume produced the needful cul- This Festschrift is dedicated to Professor Dr.-Ing. tural background on the body; it describes the body tural background on the body; it described the body habil. Peter Wriggers on the occasion of his 60th and its components in use on most kinds of cars and and its components in use on most kinds of cars and birthday. It contains contributions from friends and industrial vehicles: the quantity of drawings that are industrial vehicles: the quantity of drawings that are collaborators as well as current andformer PhD stu- presented allows the reader to familiarize with the presented allows the reader to familiarize with the dents from almost all continents. As a very diverse design features and to understand functions, design design features and to understand functions, design group of people, the authors cover a wide range of motivations and fabrication feasibility, in view of motivations and fabrication feasibility, in view of topics from fundamental research to industrial appli- the existing production processes. The second vol- the existing production processes. The purpose of cations: contact mechanics, finite element technol- ume addresses the body system engineer and has this second volume is to explain the links which ogy, micromechanics, multiscale approaches,particle the objective to lead him to the specification defini- exist between satisfying the needs of the customer methods, isogeometric analysis, stochastic meth- tion used to finalize detail design and production (either driver or passenger) and the specifications ods and further research interests. In summary, the by the car manufacturer or the supply chain. The for vehicle design, and between the specifications volume presents an overview of the international processing of these specifications, made by mathe- for vehicle system and components. For this study a state of the art in computational mechanics, both in matical models of different complexity, starts always complete vehicle system must be considered, includ- academia and industry. from the presentations of the needs of the customer ing, according to the nature of functions that will be using the vehicle and from the large number of rules discussed, more component classes than considered Features imposed by laws and customs. The two volumes are in Volume I, and, sometimes, also part of the chassis This Festschrift is dedicated to Professor Dr.-Ing. completed by references, list of symbols adopted and and the powertrain. These two books about the vehi- habil. Peter Wriggers on the occasion of his60th subjects index.These two books about the vehicle[..] cle body may be added to those about the[..] birthday. It contains contributions from friends and collaborators as well as current andformer PhD stu- Features Features dents from almost all continents. As a very diverse “The Automotive Chassis” consists of two “The Automotive Chassis” consists of two group of people, theauthors cover a wide range of volumes. The first volume produces the needful cul- volumes. The first volume produced the needful cul- topics from fundamental [..] tural background on the body; it describes the body tural background on the body; it described the body and its components in use on most kinds of cars and and its components in use on most kinds of cars and Contents industrial vehicles: the quantity of drawings that are industrial vehicles: the quantity of drawings that are New applications of mortar methodology to presented allows [..] presented allows [..] extended and embedded finite element formulations.- Thermo-mechanical coupling in beam-to- Contents Contents beam contact.- On regularization of the convergence Contents; About the authors; Foreword; Preface; 7 INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME II.- 8 FUNC- path for the implicit solution of contact problems.- Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction to Volume I; TIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.- 8.1 Trans- On different variational formulations of the Nitsche 2 Historical Evolution; 2.1 Industrial organization; portation statistics.- 8.2 Vehicle functions.- 8.3 method.- Challenges in computational nanoscale 2.2 Non unitized bodies and chassis; 2.3 Partially Requirements measurement.- 8.4 Regulations.- 9 contact mechanics.- On the four-node quadrilateral unitized bodies and chassis; 2.4 Unitized bodies ERGONOMICS AND PACKAGING.- 9.1 Hints on element.- Stability of mixed finite element formu- and chassis; 2.5 Body shape evolution; 2.6 Electric Physiology.- 9.2 Manikins for interior packaging.- lations – a new approach.- A finite element formu- components; 3 Graphic Representation Systems; 9.3 Hints of occupants positioning.- 9.4 Pedals func- lation based on the theory of a Cosserat point – 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 CAS, computer aided styling; tionality and positioning.- 9.5 Interior packaging.- modification of the torsional modes.- A brick ele- 3.3 CAD, computer aided design; 3.4 DMU, digital 9.6 Seat characteristics.- 9.7 Accessibility.- 9.8 Com- ment for[..] mock-up; 4 Body Work; 4.1 Body in White; 4.2 Body mands reach.- 9.9 Loading and unloading.- 9.10 Vis- Side; 4.3 Fenders; 4.4 Roof assembly; 4.5 Front frame; ibility.- 10 CLIMATIC COMFORT.- 10.1 Physiology Fields of interest 4.6 Rear frame; 4.7 Compartment floor; 4.8[..] outline.- 10.2 Passenger compartment energy bal- Theoretische und technische Mechanik ; Wis- ance.- 10.3 HEVAC System[..] senschaftliches Rechnen Fields of interest Fahrzeugtechnik; Konstruktionslehre, Produkten- Fields of interest Target groups twicklung Fahrzeugtechnik; Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Research

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Z. Navabi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA T. Nomura, Osaka University, Japan; Y. Asai, Osaka University, M. Papadrakakis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece; Japan M. Fragiadakis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece; N.D. Lagaros, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Digital System Test and Testable (Eds.) Design Harnessing Biological Complexity An Introduction to Computational Physiology Computational Methods in Using HDL Models and Architectures Earthquake Engineering

The challenge for the biosciences in the twenty-first This book is about digital system testing and testable century is to integrate genome sequencing informa- design. The concepts of testing and testability are This book provides an insight in advanced meth- tion into a better understanding of biology, phys- treated together with digital design practices and ods and concepts for structural analysis and design iology, and human pathology. Such attempts at methodologies. The book uses Verilog models and against seismic loading. The book consists of 25 integration are moving the world toward a new gen- testbenches for implementing and explaining fault chapters dealing with a wide range of timely issues eration of bioscience and bioengineering, where bio- simulation and test generation algorithms. Exten- in contemporary Earthquake Engineering. In brief, logical, physiological, and pathological information sive use of Verilog and Verilog PLI for test applica- the topics covered are: collapse assessment, record from humans and other living animals can be quan- tions is what distinguishes this book from other test selection, effect of soil conditions, problems in seis- titatively described in silico across multiple scales and testability books. Verilog eliminates ambigui- mic design, protection of monuments, earth dam of time and size and through diverse hierarchies of ties in test algorithms and BIST and DFT hardware structures and liquid containers, numerical methods, organization — from molecules to cells and organs, architectures, and it clearly describes the architec- lifetime assessment, post-earthquake measures.A to individuals. To "harness" such complexity, inter- ture of the testability hardware and its test sessions. common ground of understanding is provided national communities of integrative bioscientists Describing many of the on-chip decompression algo- between the communities of Earth Sciences and and bioengineers aim to establish frameworks and rithms in Verilog helps to evaluate these algorithms Computational Mechanics towards mitigating seis- information infrastructures for describing biologi- in terms of hardware overhead and timing, and thus mic risk. The topic is of great social and scientific cal structures and physiological functions on multi- feasibility of using them for System-on-Chip designs. interest, due to the large number of scientists and ple scales of time and space. This textbook includes Extensive use of testbenches and testbench develop- practicing engineers currently working in the field a public platform to describe physiological functions ment techniques is another unique feature of this and due to the great social and economic conse- using mathematical equations and guides the reader book. Using PLI in developing testbenches and vir- quences of earthquakes. to perform mathematical modeling and computer[..] tual testers provides a powerful[..] Features Features Features This book provides an insight in advanced meth- The challenge for the biosciences in the twenty-first Digital System Test and Testable Design: Using HDL ods and concepts for structural analysis and design century is to integrate genome sequencing informa- Models and Architectures by: Zainalabedin Navabi against seismic loading. The book consists of 25 tion into a better understanding of biology, phys- This book is about digital system test and testable chapters dealing with a wide range of timely issues iology, and human pathology. Such attempts at design. The concepts of testing and testability are in contemporary Earthquake Engineering. In brief, integration are moving the world toward a new gen- treated together with digital design practices and the topics covered are: collapse assessment, record eration of bioscience and bioengineering, where bio- methodologies. The book uses Verilog models and selection, effect of soil conditions, problems in seis- logical, physiological, and pathological information testbenches for implementing and explaining fault mic design, [..] from humans and other living animals can be quan- simulation and test generation [..] titatively [..] Contents Fields of interest D.G. Lignos, H. Krawinkler, A.S. Whittaker: Col- Contents Schaltkreise und Systeme; Mathematik (allgemein); lapse Assessment of Steel Moment Resisting Frames I. Introduction.- II. Modeling Cellular Dynamics.- Philosophie (allgemein) under Earthquake Shaking.- C. Adam, C. Jäger: Seis- III. Dynamics of Cellular Networks.- IV. Applica- mic Induced Global Collapse of Non-Deteriorating tion of ISIDE to Create Models.- V. Key Consepts of Target groups Frame Structures.- A. Sextos, E. Katsanos, A. Geor- insilicoML. Professional/practitioner giou, P. Faraonis, G.D. Manolis: On the evaluation Fields of interest of EC8-based record selection procedures for the Type of publication dynamic analysis of buildings and bridges.- D. Assi- Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Biomedizinische Technik ; Komplexität; Molekulare Medizin; Medizinische Chemie maki, Wei Li, M. Fragiadakis: Site Effects In Ground Motion Models For Structural Performance Estima- Lieferbar Target groups tion.- A.J. Kappos, E.D. Goutzika, S.P. Stefanidou, Graduate A.G. Sextos: Problems in pushover analysis of[..] 2011. XVII, 435 p. 100 illus. Geb. Type of publication Fields of interest 74,85 € Monograph Vibrationen, Dynamische Systeme und Kon- ISBN 978-1-4419-7547-8 trolle ; Maschinelle Intelligenz; Geotechnik; Wis- Lieferbar senschaftliches Rechnen Target groups 2011. X, 190 p. (A First Course in “In Silico Medicine”, Band 1) Research Softcover Type of publication 64,15 € Monograph ISBN 978-4-431-53879-0 Lieferbar

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H. Patt, United Nations University, Bonn, Deutschland; P. Gon- J. Pittner, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; M.A. Simaan, Univer- D. Plemenos, University of Limoges, France; G. Miaoulis, Techno- sowski, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW), Muttenz, sity of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA logical Education Institute of Athens, Greece (Eds.) Schweiz Tandem Cold Metal Rolling Mill Intelligent Computer Graphics 2010 Wasserbau Control Grundlagen, Gestaltung von wasserbaulichen Bauwerken und Using Practical Advanced Methods Anlagen Nowadays, intelligent techniques are more and more used in Computer Graphics in order to optimise the processing time, to find more accurate solu- Das bewährte Nachschlagewerk für den projek- This book deals with a novel and practical advanced tions for a lot of Computer Graphics problems, than tierenden Bauingenieur vermittelt das Grundwis- method for control of tandem cold metal rolling pro- with traditional methods, or simply to find solu- sen des konstruktiven Wasserbaus im Binnenland. cesses based on the emerging state-dependent Riccati tions in problems where traditional methods fail. Studierende des Bauwesens führt das Buch in die equation technique. After a short history of tandem The purpose of this volume is to present current Grundlagen des Wasserbaus und der Wasser- cold rolling, various types of cold rolling processes work of the Intelligent Computer Graphics commu- wirtschaft ein. Die Ausführungen zum Fest- are described. A basic mathematical model of the nity, a community growing up year after year. This stofftransport, zur Gewässerbettdynamik und process is discussed, and the diverse conventional volume is a kind of continuation of the previously zur Fließgewässertypologie beschreiben die control methods are compared. A detailed treat- published Springer volumes “Artificial Intelligence Entwicklungsdynamik der Fließgewässer und ment of the theoretical and practical aspects of the Techniques for Computer Graphics” (2008) and bilden eine wichtige Grundlage für die aktuellen state-dependent algebraic Riccati equation technique “Intelligent Computer Graphics 2009” (2009). This Ausbaumethoden und Anlagengestaltungen is given, with specific details of the new procedure volume contains selected extended papers from the im Flussbau. Dazu gehören natürlich auch die described and results of simulations performed to last 3IA Conference (3IA’2010), which has been held Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten beim Hochwasserschutz. verify the control model and overall system perfor- in Athens (Greece) in May 2010. This year papers Weitere Kapitel des Buches widmen sich den Bauw- mance with the new controller coupled to the pro- are particularly exciting and concern areas like ren- erken und Anlagen des technischen Wasserbaus. cess model included. These results and data derived dering, viewpoint quality, data visualisation, vision, Dazu gehören die Wehre und Stauanlagen, die from actual operating mills are compared showing computational aesthetics, scene understanding, intel- Wasserkraftnutzung mit ihren Nebenanlagen, wie the improvements in performance using the new ligent lighting, declarative modelling, GIS, scene[..] Wasserfassungen, Kanäle, Druckleitungen und method. Material is included which shows how the Features Speicher. Den Turbinen und Pumpen sind eigene new technique can be extended to the control of a Nowadays, intelligent techniques are more and more Abschnitte gewidmet. Des Weiteren behandelt broad range of large-scale complex nonlinear pro- used in Computer Graphics in order to optimise the das Buch das landwirtschaftliche Wasser und den cesses. processing time, to find more accurate solutions for a Verkehrswasserbau. Features lot of Computer Graphics problems, than with tradi- Features The tandem rolling of cold metal strip is a large, tional methods, or simply to find solutions in prob- Das bewährte Nachschlagewerk für den projek- highly complex nonlinear multivariable process the lems where traditional methods fail. The purpose of tierenden Bauingenieur vermittelt das Grundwis- control of which poses a significant engineering chal- this volume is to present current work of the Intelli- sen des konstruktiven Wasserbaus im Binnenland. lenge. Existing controllers have proven to be suscep- gent Computer Graphics community, a community Studierende des Bauwesens führt das Buch in die tible to disturbances and uncertainties in process [..] Grundlagen des Wasserbaus und der Wasser- variables and attempts to increase robustness to Contents wirtschaft ein. Die Ausführungen zum Feststoff- these phenomena have had their own drawbacks so a An introduction to the Bio-Logic of Artificial Crea- transport, zur Gewässerbettdynamik und zur new approach is needed. Tandem Cold Metal Rolling tures.- A cutaway visualization technique for under- Fließgewässertypologie beschreiben die Entwick- Mill [..] standing scenes with embedded objects.- Surface lungsdynamik der Fließgewässer und bilden eine [..] Contents Reconstruction with Smart Growing Cells.- COL- Contents Introduction.- Cold Mill Types.- Mathematical Mod- LABORATIVE FOREGROUND BACKGROUND Vorwort.- Einleitung.- Hydrologische Grundla- eling.- Control Techniques.- Simulations.- Broader OBJECT ISOLATION AND TRACKING.- Using gen.- Feststofftransport, Gewässerbettdynamik und Impacts Beyond Tandem Cold Rolling.- Comments Fuzzy Logic to Describe Vague Solid Models.- A GIS Fließgewässertypologie.- Ausbaumethoden und and Conclusion. platform for automatic navigation into Georefer- Anlagen im Flussbau.- Technischer Hochwasser- enced Scenes using GIS Scene Explorer (GIS-SE).- Fields of interest schutz - Bauvorsorge.- Wasserkraftnutzung.- Land- A Level of Interaction Framework for Exploratory Mess- und Regelungstechnik; Fertigungsverfahren, wirtschaftlicher Wasserbau.- Verkehrswasserbau, Learning with Characters in Virtual Environments.- Materialbearbeitung ; Kontinuums- und Werk- Schifffahrt.- Literaturverzeichnis.- Symbolverzeich- A comparison of two machine learning approaches stoffmechanik nis.- Sachverzeichnis. for Photometric Solids[..] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Geo-Engineering, Tiefbau, Wasserbau; Angewandte Maschinelle Intelligenz; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Roboter); Computergrafik Geowissenschaften; Landschafts-, Raum-, und Stadt- Type of publication planung Monograph Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Lieferbar Type of publication Monograph Type of publication 2011. XVIII, 216 p. 97 illus. (Advances in Industrial Control) Geb. Professional book 106,95 € Lieferbar Lieferbar ISBN 978-0-85729-066-3 2010. 261 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Band 321) Geb. 2011. X, 410 S. 330 Abb. Geb. 106,95 € 59,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-15689-2 ISBN 978-3-642-11962-0 130 Technik springer.com

R.V. Rao, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, India W. Ren, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA; Y. Cao, Utah S.D. Romano, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina; P.A. State University, Logan, Utah, USA Sorichetti, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Advanced Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing Distributed Coordination of Multi- Dielectric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Processes agent Networks Production and Characterization Emergent Problems, Models, and Issues International Research and Development Dielectric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Production and Characterization presents the application of Distributed Coordination of Multi-agent Networks Advanced Modeling and Optimization of Manufac- dielectric techniques in the production process of introduces problems, models, and issues such as turing Processes presents a comprehensive review biodiesel, and in the characterization of biofuels, collective periodic motion coordination, collective of the latest international research and development raw materials and effluents. In this comprehensive tracking with a dynamic leader, and containment trends in the modeling and optimization of manu- text, the reader will find information about biodiesel, control with multiple leaders, and explores ideas facturing processes, with a focus on machining. It production processes and biofuel characterization, for their solution. Solving these problems extends uses examples of various manufacturing processes including a description of dielectric techniques that the existing application domains of multi-agent net- to demonstrate advanced modeling and optimiza- are a useful alternative to – and have some important works; for example, collective periodic motion coor- tion techniques. Both basic and advanced concepts advantages over – international standards. Dielec- dination is appropriate for applications involving are presented for various manufacturing processes, tric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Production and Char- repetitive movements, collective tracking guarantees mathematical models, traditional and non-tradi- acterization is written in a language that is easy for tracking of a dynamic leader by multiple followers in tional optimization techniques, and real case stud- both specialists and non-specialists to understand. the presence of reduced interaction and partial mea- ies. The results of the application of the proposed It provides the concepts and tools needed for the surements, and containment control enables maneu- methods are also covered and the book highlights application and correlation of the results of dielectric vering of multiple followers by multiple leaders. the most useful modeling and optimization strategies measurement with those from other techniques that for achieving best process performance. In addition Features are included in international standards. Aimed at a to covering the advanced modeling, optimization Multi-agent systems have numerous civilian, home- broad audience, the book gives a unified presenta- and environmental aspects of machining processes, land security, and military applications; however, tion, in a clear and concise way, of up-to-date infor- Advanced Modeling and Optimization of Manufac- for all these applications, communication band- mation that has been gathered[..] turing Processes also covers the latest technological width, sensing range, power constraints, and stealth Features advances, including rapid prototyping and tooling, requirements preclude centralized command and Dielectric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Production micromachining, and[..] control. The alternative is distributed coordination, and Characterization presents the application of which is more promising in terms of scalability, Features dielectric techniques in the production process of robustness, and flexibility. [..] Advanced Modeling and Optimization of Manufac- biodiesel, and in the characterization of biofuels, turing Processes presents a comprehensive review Contents raw materials and effluents. In this comprehensive of the latest international research and development Part I: Preliminaries and Literature Review.- Prelimi- text, the reader will find information about biodiesel, trends in the modeling and optimization of manu- naries.- Overview of Recent Research in Distributed production processes and biofuel characterization, facturing processes, with a focus on machining. It Multi-agent Coordination.- Part II: Emergent Prob- including a description of dielectric [..] uses examples of various manufacturing processes to lems in Distributed Multi-agent Coordination.- Col- Contents demonstrate advanced modeling and optimization lective Periodic Motion Coordination.- Collective 1. Introduction.- 2. Introduction to Biodiesel Pro- [..] Tracking with a Dynamic Leader.- Containment duction.- 3. Standards for Fuel Characterization.- Control with Multiple Leaders.- Part III: Emergent Contents 4. Electric Properties of Liquids.- 5. Introduction to Models in Distributed Multi-agent Coordination.- 1. Overview.- 2. Modeling and Optimization of Dielectric Spectroscopy (DS).- 6. Dielectric Tech- Networked Lagrangian Systems.- Networked Frac- Machining Processes.- 3. Modeling and Optimiza- niques for the Characterization of Raw Materials tional-order Systems.- Part IV Emergent Issues tion of Modern Machining Processes.- 4. Modeling and Effluents in Biodiesel Production.- 7. Applica- in Distributed Multi-agent Coordination.- Sam- and Optimization of Nano-finishing Processes.- 5. tion of Dielectric Spectroscopy to the Characteriza- pled-data Setting.- Optimality Aspect.- Time Delay. Modeling and Optimization of Rapid Prototyping tion of FAME in Biodiesel Production.- 8. Relations Processes.- 6. Environmental Aspects of Manufactur- Fields of interest Between the Properties Required by International ing Processes. Mess- und Regelungstechnik; Systemtheorie, Standards and Dielectric Properties of Biodiesel. Steuerungstheorie; Künstliche Intelligenz (einschl. Fields of interest Fields of interest Roboter); Robotik und Automatisierung; Kommu- Fertigungsanlagen und -maschinen ; Mathematische Regenerative Energiequellen; Renewable and Green nikationstechnik und -netze Modellerstellung und industrielle Mathematik; Sim- Energy ulation and Modellierung Target groups Target groups Research Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Monograph Monograph Lieferbar Lieferbar Lieferbar 2011. XVI, 307 p. 95 illus., 78 in color. (Communications and Con- 2011. VIII, 103 p. 48 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) trol Engineering) Geb. 2011. XII, 392 p. 56 illus. (Springer Series in Advanced Manufac- 106,95 € turing) Geb. 128,35 € ISBN 978-1-84996-518-7 ISBN 978-0-85729-168-4 139,05 € ISBN 978-0-85729-014-4 springer.com Technik 131

J. Rosen, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA, USA; B. Han- G. Schuh, RWTH Aachen; S. Klappert, Fraunhofer IPT, Aachen G. Schuh, RWTH Aachen, Deutschland; A. Kampker, RWTH naford, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; R.M. Satava, (Eds.) Aachen, Deutschland (Eds.) University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA (Eds.) Technologiemanagement Strategie und Management Surgical Robotics Handbuch Produktion und Management 2 produzierender Unternehmen Systems Applications and Visions Handbuch Produktion und Management 1

Das mehrbändige Handbuch "Produktion und Man- Surgical robotics is a rapidly evolving field. With agement" richtet sich an Fach- und Führungskräfte Das mehrbändige Handbuch "Produktion und Man- roots in academic research, surgical robotic sys- technologieorientierter Unternehmen, die nach agement" richtet sich an Fach- und Führungskräfte tems are now clinically used across a wide spectrum methodischer Unterstützung suchen, ebenso wie technologieorientierter Unternehmen, die nach of surgical procedures. Surgical Robotics: Systems an Wissenschaftler und Studenten der Ingenieur- methodischer Unterstützung suchen, ebenso wie Applications and Visions provides a comprehensive wissenschaften und der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. an Wissenschaftler und Studenten der Ingenieur- view of the field both from the research and clini- Der Band Technologiemanagement fokussiert auf wissenschaften und der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. cal perspectives. This volume takes a look at surgical den Umgang mit Technologien. Ausgangspunkt Produzierende Unternehmen befinden sich mehr robotics from four different perspectives, addressing stellen explizierte Technologiestrategien dar. Dem denn je in einem Spannungsfeld unterschiedlicher vision, systems, engineering development and clini- Prozesscharakter des Technologiemanagements Anspruchsgruppen. In Verbindung mit der hohen cal applications of these technologies. The book also: wird durch die Einführung sechs miteinander ver- Dynamik des wirtschaftlichen Umfelds ist es umso -Discusses specific surgical applications of robotics netzter Grundaktivitäten Rechnung getragen: Der wichtiger geworden, Entscheidungen im Kon- that have already been deployed in operating rooms Technologiefrüherkennung, -planung, -entwick- text aller für ein Unternehmen relevanten Aspekte -Covers specific engineering breakthroughs that lung und -verwertung sowie dem Technologieschutz schnell und sicher zu treffen. Im vorliegenden kom- have occurred in surgical robotics -Details surgical und der unterstützenden Technologiebewertung. pakten Nachschlagewerk werden die grundlegen- robotic applications in specific disciplines of surgery Es werden grundlegenden Zusammenhänge, Vorge- den Methoden und Ansätze der Strategielehre und including orthopedics, urology, cardiac surgery, neu- hensweisen und Methoden beschrieben und durch des Managements produzierender Unternehmen rosurgery, ophthalmology, pediatric surgery and Praxisbeispiele aufbereitet. vorgestellt. general surgery Surgical Robotics: Systems Applica- Features tions and Visions is an ideal volume for researchers Features Das mehrbändige Handbuch "Produktion und Man- and engineers working in[..] Das mehrbändige Handbuch "Produktion und Man- agement" richtet sich an Fach- und Führungskräfte agement" richtet sich an Fach- und Führungskräfte Features technologieorientierter Unternehmen, die nach technologieorientierter Unternehmen, die nach Surgical robotics is a rapidly evolving field. With methodischer Unterstützung suchen, ebenso wie an methodischer Unterstützung suchen, ebenso wie roots in academic research, surgical robotic sys- Wissenschaftler und Studenten der Ingenieurwis- an Wissenschaftler und Studenten der Ingenieur- tems are now clinically used across a wide spectrum senschaften und der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Der wissenschaften und der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. of surgical procedures. Surgical Robotics: Systems Band Technologiemanagement fokussiert auf den Produzierende Unternehmen befinden sich mehr Applications and Visions provides a comprehensive Umgang mit Technologien. Ausgangspunkt stellen denn je in einem Spannungsfeld unterschiedlicher view of the field both from the research and clini- explizierte Technologiestrategien [..] Anspruchsgruppen. In Verbindung mit [..] cal perspectives. This volume takes a look at surgical Contents robotics from four different perspectives, addressing Contents Vorwort.- Ordnungsrahmen Produktion und [..] Grundlagen des Managements produzierender Management.- Einleitung und Abgrenzung.- Unternehmen.- Strategie.- Unternehmensstrutur.- Contents Ordnungsrahmen Technologiemanagement.- Unternehmensentwicklung.- Prozessmanagement.- Part I: Visions and Overviews.- Future Directions in Grundlagen zum Technologiemanagement.- Tech- Rechtsformen, Rechungswesen und Controlling.- Robotic Surgery.- Military Robotic Combat Casualty nologiestrategie.- Technologiefrüherkennung.- Vernetzte Wertschöpfung und Kooperationsman- Extraction and Care.- Telemedicine for the Battle- Technologieplanung.- Technologieentwicklung.- agement. field: Present and Future Technologies.- Overcoming Technologieverwertung.- Technologieschutz.- Tech- Barriers to Wider Adoption of Mobile Telerobotic nologiebewertung.- Stichwortverzeichnis. Fields of interest Surgery: Engineering, Clinical and Business Chal- Produktion und Fertigung; Produktion / Logistik; Fields of interest lenges.- Part II: Systems.- Accurate Positioning for Organisation / Planung; Karriereplanung in Natur- Produktion und Fertigung; Management Praxis ; Intervention on the Beating Heart using a Crawling wissenschaft und Technik Robot.- Miniature In Vivo Robots for NOTES.- A Technologiemanagement ; Betriebswirtschaft, Compact, Simple, and Robust Teleoperated Robotic Organisation, Materialwirtschaft, Logistik und Mar- Target groups Surgery System.- Raven - Optimization of a Surgical keting in der Technik Professional/practitioner Robot and Experiments in Telesurgery.-[..] Target groups Type of publication Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Professional book Biomedizinische Technik ; Regelung, Robotik, Mechatronik; Minimal Invasive Chirurgie Type of publication Professional book Lieferbar Target groups Research Lieferbar 2011. 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D. Shang, Ottawa, ON, Canada A.B. Skjerve, Institute for Energy Technology, Halden, Norway; A. N. Stollon, HDL Dynamics, Dallas, TX, USA Bye, Institute for Energy Technology, Halden, Norway (Eds.) Theory of Heat Transfer with Forced On-Chip Instrumentation Convection Film Flows Simulator-based Human Factors Studies Across 25 Years Design and Debug for Systems on Chip

The History of the Halden Man-Machine Laboratory Developing a new treatment of ‘Free Convection This book provides an in-depth overview of on Film Flows and Heat Transfer’ began in Shang’s first chip instrumentation technologies and various monograph and is continued in this monograph. The Halden Man-Machine Laboratory (HAMM- approaches taken in adding instrumentation to The current book displays the recent developments LAB) has been at the heart of human factors research System on Chip (ASIC, ASSP, FPGA, etc.) design of laminar forced convection and forced film con- at the OECD Halden Reactor Project (HRP). The that are collectively becoming known as Design for densation. It is aimed at revealing the true features HRP is sponsored by a group of national organi- Debug (DfD). On chip instruments are hardware of heat and mass transfer with forced convection zations, representing nuclear power plant regula- based blocks that are added to a design for the spe- film flows to model the deposition of thin layers. The tors, utilities, and research institutions. The HRP is cific purpose and improving the visibility of inter- novel mathematical similarity theory model is devel- hosted by the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) nal or embedded portions of the design (specific oped to simulate temperature- and concentration- in Halden, Norway. HAMMLAB comprises three instruction flow in a processor, bus transaction in dependent physical processes. The following top- full-scale nuclear power plant control room research an on chip bus as examples) to improve the analy- ics are covered in this book: 1. Mathematical meth- simulators. The simulator studies performed in sis or optimization capabilities for a SoC. DfD is the ods - advanced similarity analysis method to replace HAMMLAB have traditionally been experimen- methodology and infrastructure that surrounds the the traditional Falkner-Skan type transformation - tal in nature. In a simulator it is possible to study instrumentation. Coverage includes specific design a novel system of similarity analysis and transforma- events as they unfold in real time, in a highly real- examples and discussion of implementations and tion models to overcome the difficult issues of forced istic operational environment under partially con- DfD tradeoffs in a decision to design or select instru- convection and forced film flows - heat and mass trolled conditions. This means that a wide range mentation or SoC that include instrumentation. transfer equations based on the advanced similarity of human factors issues, which would be impos- Although the focus will be on hardware implemen- analysis models and equations formulated with rig- sible or highly impracticable to study in real-life tations, software and tools will be discussed in some orous key numerical solutions 2. Modeling the[..] settings, can thus be addressed in HAMMLAB. Sim- detail. ulator-based Human Factors Studies Across 25 Years Features Features celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of HAMM- Developing a new treatment of ‘Free Convection On-Chip Instrumentation: Design and Debug for LAB by reviewing the human factors[..] Film Flows and Heat Transfer’ began in Shang’s first Systems on Chip by: Neal Stollon With each new monograph and is continued in this monograph. The Features generation of digital System-on-Chip (SoC) tech- current book displays the recent developments of The Halden Man-Machine Laboratory (HAMM- nology, the level of integration, functionality, and laminar forced convection and forced film condensa- LAB) has been at the heart of human factors research complexity provided on a single chip increases sig- tion. It is aimed at revealing the true features of heat at the OECD Halden Reactor Project (HRP). The nificantly and there is a need for better debug solu- and mass transfer with forced convection film flows HRP is sponsored by a group of organizations rep- tions. As more processing elements, features and to model the deposition of thin layers. The novel [..] resenting nuclear power plant regulators, utilities, functions are simultaneously being embedded into the silicon, [..] Contents research institutions and vendors. The HRP is hosted by the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Introduction.- Basic conservation equations for lam- Contents Halden, Norway. HAMMLAB comprises three full- inar forced convection.- Falkner-Skan type trans- Introduction to On Chip Debug.- On Chip Debug scale nuclear [..] formation for laminar forced convection.- New as part of the verification flow.- Types of On Chip similarity analysis and transformation method for Contents Debug Systems.- In Systems Instruments.- Classes laminar forced convection.- Heat transfer on laminar 1. The Use of Simulators in Human Factors Stud- of On Chip Instruments.- Introduction to standard forced convection without consideration of viscous ies Within the Nuclear Industry.- 2. The History of Instrumentation Interfaces.- Tools and analysis thermal dissipation.- Heat transfer on laminar forced HAMMLAB.- 3. The Purpose of HAMMLAB and issues.- Comparison of widely used instrumenta- convection with consideration of viscous thermal the Theoretical Basis for Experimental Research.- 4. tion systems.- SoC and IP Debug; Instrumentation dissipation.- Heat transfer on laminar forced convec- Methodological Challenges in HAMMLAB.- 5. Sim- in ASSPs.- FPGA debug; System integration issues.- tion with consideration of variable thermophysical ulator Studies – The Next Best Thing?.- 6. Human ESL and RTL tool integration.- Future Directions. properties.- Complete similarity mathematical mod- Performance and Plant Safety Performance.- 7. More els on laminar forced film condensation[..] Fields of interest Than Forty Years of Operator-Process-Commu- Schaltkreise und Systeme; Computergestützte Sys- nication Research.- 8. Experiments with Conven- Fields of interest teme (CAD,CAE) und Computergestütztes Design; tional and Advanced Modes of Instrumentation Technische Thermodynamik, Wärme- und Stoffaus- Messmethoden und -instrumente tausch; Thermodynamik ; Strömungsmechanik und in HAMMLAB.- 9. The Advanced Control Room Aerodynamik Project ISACS.- 10. Alarm Systems.- 11. Information Target groups Display Design: Three Attempts[..] Research Target groups Research Fields of interest Type of publication Qualitätskontrolle, Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit ; Professional book Type of publication Nukleartechnik; Spezielle Anwendersysteme Monograph Target groups Lieferbar Research Lieferbar 2011. X, 244 p. 100 illus. Type of publication 2011. X, 340 p. 80 illus. (Heat and Mass Transfer) Geb. Proceedings 105,93 € ISBN 978-1-4419-7562-1 139,05 € Lieferbar ISBN 978-3-642-12580-5

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G.P.A.G. Van Zijl, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South I. Wagner, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR, USA; V. Bertacco, Uni- Th.J. Webster, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA (Ed.) Africa; F.H. Wittmann, Aedificat Institute, Freiburg, Germany versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Eds.) Nanotechnology Enabled In situ Post-Silicon and Runtime Sensors for Monitoring Health Durability of Strain-Hardening Verification for Modern Processors Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites (SHCC) Nanotechnologies are now being applied to health The purpose of this book is to survey the state of monitoring. Until recently, there has been little the art and evolving directions in post-silicon and research into how to use nanotechnology and sen- Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based runtime verification. The authors start by giving sors in health monitoring. Nanotechnology Enabled Composites (SHCC) were named after their ability an overview of the state of the art in verification, In Situ Sensors for Monitoring Health summarizes to resist increased tensile force after crack forma- particularly current post-silicon methodologies in the research efforts to design sensors based on nan- tion, over a significant tensile deformation range. use in the industry, both for the domain of proces- otechnology that can be placed into the body to The increased resistance is achieved through effec- sor pipeline design and for memory subsystems. monitor health. Nanotechnology is being used at an tive crack bridging by fibres, across multiple cracks They then dive into the presentation of several unprecedented pace to both diagnose and treat dis- of widths in the micro-range. Whether these small new post-silicon verification solutions aimed at eases, rather than conventional approaches that diag- crack widths are maintained under sustained, cyclic boosting the verification coverage of modern pro- nose and treat diseases in a different manner. or other load paths, and whether the crack width cessors, dedicating several chapters to this topic. limitation translates into durability through retarda- The presentation of runtime verification solu- Features tion of ingress of moisture, gas and other deleterious tions follows a similar approach. This is an area of Until recently, there has been little research into how matter, are scrutinized in this book by evaluation of processor design that is still in its early stages of to use nanotechnology and sensors in health moni- test results from several laboratories internationally. exploration and that holds the promise of accom- toring. Nanotechnology Enabled In Situ Sensors for The durability of SHCC under mechanical, chem- plishing the ultimate goal of achieving complete Monitoring Health is written to coalesce research ical, thermal and combined actions is considered, correctness guarantees for microprocessor-based efforts to design sensors based on nanotechnology both for the composite and the fibre types typically computation. The authors conclude the book with a that can be placed into the body to monitor health. used in SHCC. The compilation of this state-of-the- look towards the future of late-stage verification and Nanotechnology is being used at an unprecedented art report has been an activity of the RILEM TC 208- its growing role in the processor life-cycle. pace to both diagnose and treat [..] HFC, Subcommittee 2: Durability, during the com- Features Contents mittee life 2005-2009. Post-Silicon and Run-Time Verification for Modern Carbon nanotube based orthopedic implant sen- Features Processors surveys the state of the art and evolving sors.- Monitoring bone healing through nanosen- Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based directions in post-silicon and runtime verification. sors.- Intelligent orthopedic implant sensors based Composites (SHCC) were named after their ability The volume gives an overview of the state of the on nanotechnology.- In situ sensors using nanotech- to resist increased tensile force after crack forma- art in verification, particularly current post-silicon nology for anti-infection applications.- Contact lens tion, over a significant tensile deformation range. methodologies in use in the industry, both for the nanosensors for diabetes.- In situ diabetic sensors The increased resistance is achieved through effec- domain of processor pipeline design and for memory designed by nanotechnology.- Monitoring inflam- tive crack bridging by fibres, across multiple cracks subsystems. [..] mation and infection via implanted nanosensors.- of widths in the micro-range. Whether these small Brain nanotechnology derived self-adapting sensors.- Contents crack widths are maintained under sustained, cyclic Implanted neural sensors for neurological applica- Verification of a Modern Processor.- The Verifica- or [..] tions.- Use of nanoporous membranes for in situ tion Universe.- Test Generation and Response Eval- sensors.- The future of nanotechnology-based in[..] Contents uation for Processors Cores in Post-Silicon.- Post- Foreword.- Introduction.- Durability under mechan- Silicon Verification of Multi-Core Processors.- Run- Fields of interest ical Load - Micro-crack Formation.- Durability Time Verification Through Hardware Patching and Nanotechnologie und Mikrotechnik; Biomedizinis- under Chemical loads.- Durability under Thermal Error Avoidance.- The Future of Post-Silicon Verifi- che Technik ; Biowerkstoffe Loads.- Durability under Combined Loads.- Dura- cation. Target groups bility of Fibres.- Durability of Structural Elements Fields of interest Research and Structures.- Durability, Economical, Ecological, Schaltkreise und Systeme; Computer Hardware; and Social Aspects: Life-cycle Considerations.- Key Computergestützte Systeme (CAD,CAE) und Type of publication Words Index. Computergestütztes Design Monograph Fields of interest Target groups Baumaterialien / Baumaterialforschung; Lieferbar Research Gebäudeinstandhaltung und -wartung; Strukturw- erkstoffkunde Type of publication 2011. X, 225 p. 50 illus. Geb. Monograph Target groups 106,95 € Research ISBN 978-1-4419-7290-3 Lieferbar Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XVII, 224 p. 50 illus. Geb.

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A. Wheen, Baldock, Herts, UK Z. Dubinsky, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel; N. Stambler, Umweltwissenschaften Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel (Eds.) Dot-Dash to Dot.Com Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in How Modern Telecommunications Evolved from the Tele- G. Christakos, San Diego State University, CA, USA graph to the Internet Transition Integrative Problem-Solving in a

Telecommunications is a major global industry, and Time of Decadence This book covers in one volume materials scattered this unique book chronicles the development of this in hundreds of research articles, in most cases focus- complex technology from the electric telegraph to ing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In addi- the Internet in a simple, accessible, and entertain- Presents a unique study of Integrative Problem-Solv- tion to the latest developments in coral evolution ing way. The book opens with the early years of the ing (IPS). The consideration of 'Decadence' is essen- and physiology, it presents chapters devoted to novel electric telegraph. The reader will learn how the tial in the scientific study of environmental and other frontiers in coral reef research. These include the Morse telegraph evolved into an international net- problems and their rigorous solution, because the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, work that spanned the globe, starting with the devel- broad context within which the problems emerge remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral dis- opment of international undersea cables, and the can affect their solution. Stochastic reasoning under- ease spread, effects of various scenarios of global heroic attempts to lay a trans-Atlantic cable. The lines the conceptual and methodological framework climate change, ocean acidification effects of increas- book describes the events that led to the invention of IPS, and its formulation has a mathematical life ing CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged of the telephone, and the subsequent disputes over of its own that accounts for the multidisciplinarity coral reef remediation. Beyond extensive coverage who had really invented it. It takes a look at some of of real world problems, the multisourced uncertain- of the above aspects, key issues regarding the coral the most important applications that have appeared ties characterizing their solution, and the differ- organism and the reef ecosystem such as calcifica- on the Internet, the mobile revolution, and ends ent thinking modes of the people involved. Only by tion, reproduction, modeling, algae, reef inverte- with a discussion of future key developments in the interpolating between the full range of disciplines brates, competition and fish are re-evaluated in the telecommunications industry. (including stochastic mathematics, physical science, light of new research and emerging insights. In all neuropsychology, philosophy, and sociology) and chapters novel theories as well as challenges to estab- Features the associated thinking modes can scientists arrive lished paradigms are introduced, evaluated and dis- The profusion of websites and applications that char- at a satisfactory account of problem-solving, and cussed. This volume is[..] acterise the modern Internet may seem a far cry be able to distinguish between a technically com- Features from the primitive telegraph system of the late 1830s. plete problem-solution, and a solution that has social This book covers in one volume materials scattered There is, however, a direct link. The invention of the impact. electric telegraph paved the way for telephone net- in hundreds of research articles, in most cases focus- works which, in turn, laid the foundations for today's Features ing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In addi- Internet. In less than 170 years, simple arrangements This book presents a unique study of Integrative tion to the latest developments in coral evolution of magnets, switches and cables evolved to [..] Problem-Solving (IPS) during the current phase of and physiology, it presents chapters devoted to novel 'Decadence' that characterizes every societal aspect frontiers in coral reef research. These include the Contents (science, education, politics, economics, and cul- molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, Acknowledgments.- List of figures.- List of pictures.- ture). It is distinctive in that it integrates sophis- remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of [..] List of tables.- About the author.- Introduction.- ticated mathematics and scientific method with Contents Chapter 1: The birth of an industry.- Chapter 2: The philosophical thinking and sociological analysis. IPS History and perspective.- Geology and evolution.- telegraph goes global.- Chapter 3: A gatecrasher is based on a theory of Epibraimatics that fuses [..] spoils the party.- Chapter 4: Early telephone net- Coral biology: symbiosis, photosynthesis and cal- works.- Chapter 5: Going digital.- Chapter 6: A bit Contents cification.- The coral reef ecosystem: bacteria, zoo- of wet string.- Chapter 7: The last mile.- Chapter 8: The Pursuit Of Knowledge.- Problem Solving Revis- plankton, algae, invertebrates, fishes and model.- Computers get chatty.- Chapter 9: The birth of the ited.- Emergence Of Epibraimatics.- Space-Time Disturbances.- Conservation and management. Internet.- Chapter 10: Life in cyberspace.- Chap- And Uncertainty.- Stochastic Reasoning.- Stochas- Fields of interest ter 11: The mobile revolution.- Chapter 12: When tic Calculus.- Operational Epibraimatics.- On Model Meeres- und Süßwasserforschung; Ökologie failure is not an option.- Chapter 13: What comes Choice.- Implementation And Technology.-Epi- next?.- Appendices A - Q.-[..] logue.- References.- Index. Target groups Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Kommunikationstechnik und -netze; Geschichte Umwelt (allgemein); Interdisziplinäre Studien; Type of publication der Informatik; Rechnernetze; Elektronische Schal- Statistik in Biologie, Biomedizin, Medizin, Gesund- Contributed volume tungen und Bauelemente; Sachbuch Mathematik / heitswesen ; Gesundheitswesen; Wissenschaftstheo- Naturwissenschaften / Technik rie; Biologie (allgemein) Lieferbar Target groups Target groups Popular/general Graduate 2011. IX, 552 p. Geb.

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F. Kogan, NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Application and F. Kogan, NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Application and Y. Lemoigne, European Scientific Institute, Site d' Archamps, Research, Washington, DC, USA; A. Powell, NOAA/NESDIS Center Research, Washington, DC, USA; A. Powell, NOAA/NESDIS Center France; A. Caner, European Scientific Institute, Site d'Archamps, for Satellite Application and Research, Washington, DC, USA; O. for Satellite Application and Research, Washington, DC, USA; O. France (Eds.) Fedorov, National Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine (Eds.) Fedorov, National Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine (Eds.) Radiation Protection in Medical Use of Satellite and In-Situ Data to Use of Satellite and In-Situ Data to Physics Improve Sustainability Improve Sustainability

This book introduces the fundamental aspects of More than 30-year operational satellite data have More than 30-year operational satellite data have Radiation Protection in Medical Physics and cov- already been used for monitoring land, ocean and already been used for monitoring land, ocean and ers three main themes: General Radiation Protec- atmosphere. These applications have contributed to atmosphere. These applications have contributed to tion Principles; Radiobiology Principles; Radiation improve sustainable economy, produce healthy envi- improve sustainable economy, produce healthy envi- Protection in Hospital Medical Physics. Each of ronment and enhance human life. The Advanced ronment and enhance human life. The Advanced these topics is developed by analysing the underlying Research Workshop sponsored by NATO and orga- Research Workshop sponsored by NATO and orga- physics principles and their implementation, quality nized by the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmo- nized by the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmo- and safety aspects, clinical performance and recent spheric Administration and Ukrainian’s Space spheric Administration and Ukrainian’s Space advances in the field. Some issues specific to the indi- Agency bring the scientists with the most mature Agency bring the scientists with the most mature vidual techniques are also treated, e.g. calculation of research designed for practical use. The goals were research designed for practical use. The goals were patient dose as well as that of workers in hospital, to select those which is used for services today and to select those which is used for services today and optimisation of equipment used, shielding design identify the areas to expand research and services. identify the areas to expand research and services. of radiation facilities, radiation in oncology such as Scientific and application results of the Workshop Scientific and application results of the Workshop use of brachytherapy in gynecology or interventional presented in this book can be used today in agricul- presented in this book can be used today in agricul- procedures. All topics are presented with didactical ture, forestry, water resources, healthy coastal life ture, forestry, water resources, healthy coastal life language and style, making this book an appropri- and fisheries, climate and land cover change, anthro- and fisheries, climate and land cover change, anthro- ate reference for students and professionals seeking a pogenic activities and others. The presented papers pogenic activities and others. The presented papers comprehensive introduction to the field as well as a provide information on how to use operational satel- provide information on how to use operational satel- reliable overview of the most recent developments. lites and in situ measurements for early detection of lites and in situ measurements for early detection of large-scale droughts, floods and fires, diagnose crop large-scale droughts, floods and fires, diagnose crop Features and pasture[..] and pasture[..] This book introduces the fundamental aspects of Radiation Protection in Medical Physics and cov- Features Features ers three main themes: General Radiation Protec- More than 30-year operational satellite data have More than 30-year operational satellite data have tion Principles; Radiobiology Principles; Radiation already been used for monitoring land, ocean and already been used for monitoring land, ocean and Protection in Hospital Medical Physics. Each of atmosphere. These applications have contributed to atmosphere. These applications have contributed to these topics is developed by analysing the underlying improve sustainable economy, produce healthy envi- improve sustainable economy, produce healthy envi- physics principles and their implementation, quality ronment and enhance human life. The Advanced ronment and enhance human life. The Advanced and safety aspects, clinical performance and recent Research Workshop sponsored by NATO and orga- Research Workshop sponsored by NATO and orga- advances in [..] nized by the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmo- nized by the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmo- spheric Administration and Ukrainian’s Space spheric Administration and Ukrainian’s Space Contents Agency bring the scientists with the [..] Agency bring the scientists with the [..] Preface. List of Participants. Photographs. General Radiation Protection Principles. Internal Safety Stan- Contents Contents dards.- Radiation Units, Limits & Dose Constraints.- Preface.- Part 1. Large-Scale Weather Disasters: Early Preface.- Part 1. Large-Scale Weather Disasters: Early Radiobiology Principles. Molecular Aspects of Radi- Detection & Monitoring From Space & In Situ Data.- Detection & Monitoring From Space & In Situ Data.- ation Biology.- Radiobiology in Radiotherapy.- Radi- Monitoring Droughts and Impacts on Crop Yield in Monitoring Droughts and Impacts on Crop Yield in ation Protection Application in Hospital Medical UKRAINE from Weather and Satellite Data.- Early UKRAINE from Weather and Satellite Data.- Early Physics. General Principles of Risk Assessment for Detection and Monitoring Droughts form NOAA Detection and Monitoring Droughts form NOAA Ionising Radiation.- Radiation Protection of the Environmental Satellite.- Flood Monitoring from Environmental Satellite.- Flood Monitoring from Workers and the Public from Exposed Patients.- SAR Data.- Satellite Rainfall Information for Flood SAR Data.- Satellite Rainfall Information for Flood Installation Shielding in Diagnostic Radiology and Preparedness and Response.- Monitoring Severe Preparedness and Response.- Monitoring Severe Computed Tomography.- Acceptability Criteria, Jus- Weather in UKRAINE with Satellite Data.- Daily Weather in UKRAINE with Satellite Data.- Daily tification and Ethical Issues in Using[..] Fire Occurrence in Ukraine from 2002 to 2008.- Fire Occurrence in Ukraine from 2002 to 2008.- Satellite-Based Systems for Agro-Meteorological Satellite-Based Systems for Agro-Meteorological Fields of interest Monitoring.- Part 2. Environment and Food Secu- Monitoring.- Part 2. Environment and Food Secu- Strahlenwirkung / Strahlenschutz ; Strahlentherapie; rity:[..] rity:[..] Diagnostische Radiologie; Nuklearmedizin; Onkolo- gie; Interventionelle Radiologie Fields of interest Fields of interest Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Klimaveränderung; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Klimaveränderung; Target groups Umweltüberwachung / -analytik; Umwelthygiene Umweltüberwachung / -analytik; Umwelthygiene Graduate

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Physics A Process Engineering Approach to the Earth System Bringing Ecologists and Economists Together This book introduces the fundamental aspects of Radiation Protection in Medical Physics and cov- The book deals with the global flows of energy and The Askö Meetings and Papers ers three main themes: General Radiation Protec- materials, and changes caused by human activi- tion Principles; Radiobiology Principles; Radiation ties. Based on these facts, the limitations of anthropogenic energy and material flows and the resulting Protection in Hospital Medical Physics. Each of The Askö meetings were an annual forum where consequences for the development of human soci- these topics is developed by analysing the underlying leading economists and ecologists came together to eties are discussed. Different scenarios for lifestyle physics principles and their implementation, quality discuss the myriad issues and challenges surround- patterns are correlated with the world´s future devel- and safety aspects, clinical performance and recent ing sustainable development. Organized by the Bei- opment of energy supply and climate. The book pro- advances in the field. Some issues specific to the indi- jer Institute of Ecological Economics and held on the vides a process engineering approach to the Earth vidual techniques are also treated, e.g. calculation of Island of Askö in the Stockholm Archipelago, Swe- system and global development. It requires basic patient dose as well as that of workers in hospital, den, the meetings facilitated a dialogue in which var- understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry optimisation of equipment used, shielding design ious players with differing perspectives could arrive and biology, and provides an insight into the com- of radiation facilities, radiation in oncology such as at common conclusions and solutions that benefit us plex matter for readers ranging from undergraduate use of brachytherapy in gynecology or interventional all. procedures. All topics are presented with didactical students to experts. language and style, making this book an appropri- Features Features ate reference for students and professionals seeking a The Askö meetings are an annual forum where lead- The book deals with the global flows of energy and comprehensive introduction to the field as well as a ing economists and ecologists come together to dis- materials, and changes caused by human activi- reliable overview of the most recent developments. cuss the myriad issues and challenges surrounding ties. Based on these facts, the limitations of anthro- sustainable development. Organized by the Beijer pogenic energy and material flows and the resulting Features Institute of Ecological Economics and held on the consequences for the development of human soci- This book introduces the fundamental aspects of Island of Askö in the Stockholm Archipelago, Swe- eties are discussed. Different scenarios for lifestyle Radiation Protection in Medical Physics and cov- den, the meetings facilitate a dialogue in which vari- patterns are correlated with the world´s future devel- ers three main themes: General Radiation Protec- ous [..] tion Principles; Radiobiology Principles; Radiation opment of energy supply and climate. The book pro- Protection in Hospital Medical Physics. Each of vides [..] Contents these topics is developed by analysing the underlying Dedication.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledg- Contents physics principles and their implementation, quality ments.- List of Contributors.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Introduction and Fundamentals.- Biogeosphere as and safety aspects, clinical performance and recent The Askö meetings.- 3. The Askö Papers.- 4. Conclu- Environment for Life.- Energy Balance of the Earth.- advances in [..] sion: The Askö Challenge.- Appendix: List of Askö Global Material Cycles.- Anthropogenic Material Meetings, Participants and Publications 1993-2002.- and Energy Flows.- Limits for Anthropogenica Mate- Contents Index. Preface. List of Participants. Photographs. General rial and Energy Flows.- Approaches to Global Devel- Radiation Protection Principles. Internal Safety Stan- opment. Fields of interest dards.- Radiation Units, Limits & Dose Constraints.- Umwelt (allgemein); Ökologie; Volkswirtschaft- Fields of interest Radiobiology Principles. Molecular Aspects of Radi- slehre; Sachbuch Natur und Umwelt ; Sozialwis- Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie; Umweltchemie ation Biology.- Radiobiology in Radiotherapy.- Radi- senschaften (allgemein); Interdisziplinäre Studien ation Protection Application in Hospital Medical Target groups Target groups Physics. 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L. Wright Morton, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; S.S. 106,95 € Brown, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA (Eds.) Wirtschaftswissenschaften ISBN 978-3-642-14408-0 Pathways for Getting to Better A. Arnon, Ben-Gurion University, Israel; J. Weinblatt, Ben-Gurion Water Quality: The Citizen Effect University of the Negev, Israel; W. Young, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel (Eds.)

This book is about accomplishing change in how Perspectives on Keynesian land is managed in agricultural watersheds. Wide- Economics ranging case studies repeatedly document that plans, policies, and regulations are not adequate substitutes for the empowerment of people. Ultimately change on the land is managed and accomplished by the This book combines historical and policy-oriented people that live on land within each watershed. perspectives on the relevance of the Keynesian approach for economic theory, policy, and crisis Features analysis. The first part focuses on historical, theo- The citizen effect refers to the many ways people retical, and methodological issues, and puts them in engage science, technology and each other to identify context with current developments. The second part and solve local watershed and water resource prob- focuses on the application of the Keynesian approach lems. The waters of the United States are sources of to modeling the economy, policy-making, and ana- pride and prosperity, and they are intimately con- lyzing the ongoing crisis of the early 21st century. nected to the land. Citizens have both rights to use Bringing together contributions by leading macroe- and responsibility for conserving, protecting and conomists such as Laidler, Cukierman, Colander and sustaining these public water resources. However, [..] Boyer, and leading historians of economics such as Hollander, Boianovsky, Marcuzzo, Dimand, Witz- Contents tum, Young, deVroey and Arnon, the book offers a Section I: Pathways.- Pathways to Better Water comprehensive overview of Keynesian economics Quality.- Citizen Involvement.- Shared Leadership today. One of the book’s most essential features are for Watershed Management.- Relationships, Con- the commentaries on the papers, which promote a nections, Influence and Power.- Turning Conflict cross-fertilization between macroeconomists and into Citizen Participation and Power.- The Language historians of economics, providing, in conjunction of Conservation.- Section II: The Data.- Measuring with the papers themselves, a balanced outlook on the Citizen Effect: What Does Good Citizen Involve- the current[..] ment Look Like?.- Regional Water Quality Con- cern and Environmental Attitudes.- Communities Features of Interest and the Negotiation of Watershed Man- This book combines historical and policy-oriented agement.- Upstream, Downstream: Forging Rural- perspectives on the relevance of the Keynesian Urban Partnerships for Shared Water Governance in approach for economic theory, policy, and crisis Central[..] analysis. The first part focuses on historical, theoretical, and methodological issues, and puts them in Fields of interest context with current developments. The second part Umweltmanagement focuses on the application of the Keynesian approach to modeling the economy, policy-making, and ana- Target groups lyzing the [..] Professional/practitioner Contents Type of publication Introduction.- Part I: History, Methodology, and Contributed volume their Current Relevance.- Making the Most of Anomaly in the History of Economic Thought: Lieferbar Smith, Marx-Engels, and Keynes.- Reason and Rea- sonableness: Lessons from "The Economic Con- 2011. XXIII, 273 p. 17 illus. Geb. sequences of the Peace" Ninety Years Later.- The Marshallian Roots of Keynes.- Was Patinkin a Key- 106,95 € nesian Economist?.- Keynes, Robbins, and the ISBN 978-1-4419-7281-1 Nature of Economics.- Keynesianism at Chicago: 1959-1977.- Part II: Models, Pedagogy, Policy, and Crisis.- The Keynesian Revolution and IS-LM.- The Keynesian Method, Complexity, and the Training of Economists.- Keynes,[..]

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J.G. Backhaus, University of Erfurt, Germany (Ed.) P. Bogetoft, Copenhagen Business School, Frederiksberg, Den- O. Galor, Brown University Providence, RI, USA mark; L. Otto, University of Copenhagen, Denmark The State as Utopia Discrete Dynamical Systems Benchmarking with DEA, SFA, and R Continental Approaches

This book provides an introduction to discrete This book covers recent advances in efficiency eval- dynamical systems -- a framework of analysis com- This book examines utopias in classical political uations, most notably Data Envelopment Analysis monly used in the fields of biology, demography, economy and is based on the papers presented by (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) meth- ecology, economics, engineering, finance, and leading scholars at the 22nd Heilbronn Symposium ods. It introduces the underlying theories, shows physics. The book characterizes the fundamental in the Economics and the Social Sciences. The book how to make the relevant calculations and discusses factors that govern the qualitative and quantitative focuses on the tension between the State and utopia applications. The aim is to make the reader aware trajectories of a variety of deterministic, discrete (the State as utopia vs. utopia instead of a state). The of the pros and cons of the different methods and dynamical systems, providing solution methods for contributors also study the question of whether sea- to show how to use these methods in both standard systems that can be solved analytically and methods faring and landlocked states visualize the common- and non-standard cases.Several software packages of qualitative analysis for systems that do not per- wealth differently and develop different utopias, have been developed to solve some of the most com- mit or necessitate an explicit solution. The analysis and it is concluded they do not. The volume there- mon DEA and SFA models. This book relies on R, a focuses initially on the characterization of the factors fore follows the refutation of the Schumpeterian free, open source software environment for statisti- the govern the evolution of state variables in the ele- Hypothesis that more concentrated industries stimu- cal computing and graphics. This enables the reader mentary context of one-dimensional, first-order, lin- late innovation. Though the hypothesis is refuted it to solve not only standard problems, but also many ear, autonomous systems. The fundamental insights still remains important, the chapters argue, because other problem variants. Using R, one can focus on about the forces that affect the evolution of these ele- it charts out an entire research program, serves as understanding the context and developing a good mentary systems are subsequently generalized, and a benchmark of definite public and private sector model. One is not restricted to predefined model the determinants of the trajectory of multi-dimen- boundaries, and defines the grammar of discourse variants and to a one-size-fits-all approach. To facil- sional, nonlinear, higher-order, non-autonomous for constitutional economic policy in OECD states. itate the use of R, the authors have developed an R dynamical systems are established. These themes are explored in detail through contri- package called Benchmarking, which implements the butions by economists, philosophers, and social[..] main[..] Features This book provides an introduction to discrete Features Features dynamical systems -- a framework of analysis com- This book examines utopias in classical political This book covers recent advances in efficiency eval- monly used in the fields of biology, demography, economy and is based on the papers presented by uations, most notably Data Envelopment Analysis ecology, economics, engineering, finance, and leading scholars at the 22nd Heilbronn Symposium (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) meth- physics. The book characterizes the fundamental in the Economics and the Social Sciences. The book ods. It introduces the underlying theories, shows factors that govern the qualitative and quantitative focuses on the tension between the State and utopia how to make the relevant calculations and discusses trajectories of a variety of deterministic, discrete (the State as utopia vs. utopia instead of a state). The applications. The aim is to make the reader aware dynamical systems, providing solution methods for contributors also study the question of whether sea- of the pros and cons of the different methods and to systems that can be [..] faring and landlocked states visualize the [..] show how to use these methods [..] Contents Contents Contents One-Dimensional, First-Order Systems.- Multi- Introduction.- A Demand-Revealing Utopia.- Eco- 1. Introduction to Benchmarking.- 2. Efficiency Dimensional, First-Order, Linear Systems: Solu- nomic City-Planning and Environmental Propos- Measures.- 3. Production Models and Technology.- tion.- Multi-Dimensional, First-Order, Linear Sys- als by Plato in the City of Atlantis and of the Laws.- 4. Data Envelopment Analysis DEA.- 5. Additional tems: Characterization.- Multi-Dimensional, First- Property in a Utopian State, Informed by Ideas of Topics in DEA.- 6. Statistical Analysis in DEA.- 7. Order, Nonlinear Systems.- Higher-Order and Non- Pufendorf and Locke.- John Stuart Mill and the Stochastic Frontier Analysis SFA.- 8. Additional Top- Autonomous Systems.- Examples of Two-Dimen- Utopian Tradition.- The State as Utopia: Some ics in SFA.- 9. Merger Analysis.- 10. Regulation and sional Systems. Thoughts on Theocracy.- Justi's Concrete Utopia.- Contracting.- Appendix. Getting Started with R: A The Kingdom of Ophir – a "Realistic Utopia".- Is Quick Introduction. Fields of interest Montaigne a Utopian?- Labour in Utopian Social- Spieltheorie / Mathematische Methoden; Dynamis- ism.- Der Zukunftsstaat - Carl Ballod's Vision of Fields of interest che Systeme und Ergodentheorie; Komplexität a Leisure-oriented Socialism.- Developing Society Operations Research / Entscheidungstheorie; According to Man's Development.- The Utopian Ele- Ökonometrie ; Planungstheorie, Mathematisches Target groups ment in[..] Programmieren; Produktion und Fertigung Graduate

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Managing strategies for professional service firms is Gerade in Zeiten wirtschaftlichen Aufschwungs nach an important and complex activity. The main issues A lot of economic problems can be formulated as Durchschreiten einer Krise haben Unternehmen mit in this book cover the core management principles constrained optimizations and equilibration of their dem Phänomen einer „Working Capital-Falle" zu for service firms in a comprehensive way. Based on solutions. Various mathematical theories have been kämpfen. Die „Working Capital-Falle" bezeichnet current research findings it includes the manage- supplying economists with indispensable machiner- die Kombination aus steigendem Liquiditätsbedarf ment of service quality, knowledge and marketing as ies for these problems arising in economic theory. eines Unternehmens, bei gleichzeitig erschwertem well as people, organizational and strategic issues. In Conversely, mathematicians have been stimulated by Zugang zu Fremdkapital aufgrund restriktiver understanding critical resources managers and part- various mathematical difficulties raised by economic Kreditvergabepraktiken der Finanzinstitute. Als ners will be able to effectively develop and exploit theories. The series is designed to bring together Folge von Kosteneinsparungen wird diese Situa- them. The book contains practical advice and offers those mathematicians who are seriously interested in tion häufig noch durch ein geringes Bestandsniveau a profound insight into the managerial excellence of getting new challenging stimuli from economic theo- verstärkt.Das vorliegende Buch greift dieses Prob- service companies. ries with those economists who are seeking effective lem auf und zeigt Möglichkeiten, wie der Weg aus mathematical tools for their research. der „Working Capital-Falle" durch Ermittlung und Features Features Stärkung der Innenfinanzierung erfolgen kann. 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W. Leal Filho, University of Hamburg, Germany (Ed.) R.A. Meyers, RAMTECH LIMITED, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed.) P. Nijkamp, VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands; I. Sied- schlag, Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin, Irland (Eds.) The Economic, Social and Political Complex Systems in Finance and Elements of Climate Change Econometrics Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness

A unique feature of this book is its strong prac- Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics is Dynamic Regions in the Knowledge-Based World Economy tice-oriented nature: it contains a wide range of an authoritative reference to the basic tools and con- papers dealing with the social, economic and politi- cepts of complexity and systems theory as applied cal aspects of climate change, exemplifying the diver- to an understanding of complex, financial-based This book investigates dynamic regions in the con- sity of approaches to climate change management business and social systems. Fractals, nonlinear time text of greater global interaction in a world economy taking place all over the world, in a way never seen series modeling, cellular automata, game theory, net- increasingly driven by knowledge and innovation. before. In addition, the book describes a number of work theory and statistical physics are among the It offers novel empirical evidence on the under- projects and other initiatives happening in Africa, essential tools and techniques for predicting, moni- lying factors of the growth performance of these Asia, Europe, Latin American and the Australasian toring, evaluating, managing, and decision-making spaces. In particular, the following questions are region, providing a profile of the diversity of works in a wide range of fields from health care, poverty addressed: What role is there for research, educa- taking place today. alleviation, and energy and the environment, to tion and innovation in the development strategies manufacturing and quality assurance, model build- of the dynamic growth regions? What are the risks Features ing, organizational learning. and macro and microe- and consequences of dynamic growth on patterns A unique feature of this book is its strong prac- conomics. Sixty of the world’s leading experts of world growth and development, competitive- tice-oriented nature: it contains a wide range of present 47 articles for an audience of advanced ness, inequalities, and convergence? What develop- papers dealing with the social, economic and politi- undergraduate and graduate students, professors, ment strategies should be promoted at national and cal aspects of climate change, exemplifying the diver- and professionals in all of these fields. international levels to promote a growing and more sity of approaches to climate change management sustainable world economy? What are the implica- taking place all over the world, in a way never seen Features tions of the emerging new competitors for Europe’s before. In addition, the book describes a number of Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics is competitiveness? Using an innovative, integrated projects and other initiatives happening in Africa, [..] an authoritative reference to the basic tools and con- framework of analysis, the contributions in this book cepts of complexity and systems theory as applied combine a wide array of complex theoretical and Fields of interest to an understanding of complex, financial-based methodological approaches. Umweltwirtschaft; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; business and social systems. Fractals, nonlinear time Klimaveränderung series modeling, cellular automata, game theory, net- Features work theory and statistical physics are among the This book investigates dynamic regions in the con- Target groups essential tools and techniques for predicting, [..] Graduate text of greater global interaction in a world economy increasingly driven by knowledge and innovation. Contents It offers novel empirical evidence on the underlying Type of publication 47 entries drawn from three sections of the Ency- factors of the growth performance of these spaces. Proceedings clopedia of Complexity: Agent Based Modeling and In particular, the following questions are addressed: Simulation; Finance and Econometrics; and System What role is there for research, education and inno- Lieferbar Dynamics. vation in the development strategies of the dynamic Fields of interest [..] 2011. XII, 875 p. (Climate Change Management) Geb. Finanzierung / Banken; Quantitative Finanzmathe- Contents matik; Statistische Physik, dynamische Systeme und 213,95 € Introduction.- PartI: Economic Growth in a Knowl- Komplexität; Ökonometrie ISBN 978-3-642-14775-3 edge - Based Economy.- Part II: Globalisation, Com- Target groups petitiveness and Growth.- Part III: The Role of Professional/practitioner Public Policies in Fostering Innovation, Competi- tiveness and Growth Type of publication Encyclop(a)edia Fields of interest Außenwirtschaft ; Regionalwissenschaft ; F & E / Technologiepolitik Lieferbar Target groups 2011. 910 p. 282 illus., 100 in color. Print + eReference. In 2 vol- Research umes, not available separately. Geb. Type of publication 667,68 € Contributed volume ISBN 978-1-4419-7702-1 Lieferbar

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H. Plattner, Hasso-Plattner-Institut Potsdam, Germany; C. Meinel, T. Puu, Umea University, Sweden S. Rasmussen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Hasso-Plattner-Institut, Potsdam, Germany; L. Leifer, Stanford University, USA (Eds.) Oligopoly Production Economics

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The book focuses classical oligopoly theory as This book covers the basic theory of how, what and developed in 1840-1940. By the end of this period when firms should produce to maximise profits. “Everybody loves an innovation, an idea that sells.“ oligopoly came under the spell of game theory in its Based on the neoclassical theory of the firm pre- But how do we arrive at such ideas that sell? And is it probabilistic equilibrium format. Work by Cournot, sented in most general microeconomic textbooks, possible to learn how to become an innovator? Over von Stackelberg, Palander, and Hotelling, causal it extends the general treatment and focuses on the the years Design Thinking – a program originally and dynamic in essence, but ignored, is reconsid- application of the theory to specific problems that developed in the engineering department of Stan- ered in the light of modern dynamics using topology the firm faces when making production decisions ford University and offered by the two D-schools at and numerics. As particular features, von Stackel- to maximise profits. Increasing level of government the Hasso Plattner Institutes in Stanford and in Pots- berg leadership is included in the dynamic Cournot regulation and the use of specialised and often very dam – has proved to be really successful in educating model, the Hotelling problem is solved with elastic expensive equipment in modern production moti- innovators. It blends an end-user focus with multi- demand, thus skipping the absurd idea of quadratic vates the following focus areas: 1) How to optimise disciplinary collaboration and iterative improvement transportation costs. Further, it is shown that the cel- production under restrictions., 2) Treatment of fixed to produce innovative products, systems, and ser- ebrated destabilisation of Cournot equilibrium under inputs and the process of input fixation, 3) Optimi- vices. Design Thinking creates a vibrant interactive increased competition is due to mistakenly assuming sation of production over time, 4) Linear and Mixed environment that promotes learning through rapid constant returns, and that the whole idea of ratio- Integer Programming as tools for optimisation in conceptual prototyping. In 2008, the HPI-Stanford nal expectations is untenable in dynamic oligopoly. practice. Design Thinking Research Program was initiated, Early original ideas in oligopoly theory, such as coex- a venture that encourages multidisciplinary teams istence and multiplicity of attractors are focused Features to investigate various phenomena of innovation again after many undeserved decades of oblivion. This book covers the basic theory of how, what and in its technical, business, and human aspects. The when firms should produce to maximise profits. researchers are guided by two general questions: 1. Features Based on the neoclassical theory of the firm pre- What are people really thinking and doing when[..] The book focuses classical oligopoly theory as sented in most general microeconomic textbooks, developed in 1840-1940. By the end of this period it extends the general treatment and focuses on the Features oligopoly came under the spell of game theory in its application of the theory to specific problems that “Everybody loves an innovation, an idea that sells.“ probabilistic equilibrium format. Work by Cournot, the firm faces when making production decisions But how do we arrive at such ideas that sell? And is it von Stackelberg, Palander, and Hotelling, causal and to maximise profits. Increasing level of government possible to learn how to become an innovator? Over dynamic in essence, but ignored, is reconsidered in regulation and [..] the years Design Thinking – a program originally the light of modern dynamics using topology and developed in the engineering department of Stanford numerics. As particular features, von Stackelberg [..] Contents University and offered by the two D-schools at the 1 Introduction.- 2 The Production Function.- 3 Hasso Plattner Institutes in Stanford and in Potsdam Contents Optimisation with One Input.- 4 Production and – has proved to be really successful in [..] Introduction.- Cournot Oligopoly.- Duopoly and Optimisation with Two or More Inputs.- 5 Costs.- 6 Complex Dynamics.- Stackelberg Leadership.- Productivity, Efficiency and Technological Changes.- Contents Capacity Limits.- Multistability.- The Hotelling Para- 7 Input Demand Functions.- 8 Land and Other Introductory Chapter: Thinking Research. - Part dox. Inputs.- 9 The Company's Supply Function.- 10 1: Design Thinking in Various Contexts. - Design Optimisation of Production under Restrictions.- 11 Thinking – A Fruitful Concept for IT Development?. Fields of interest Economies of Scale and Size.- 12 The Fixation of the - A Unified Innovation Process Model for Engi- Industrieökonomik ; Angewandte Mathematik Production Factors.- 13 Decreasing Sales curve.- 14 neering Designers and Managers. - Product Dif- Production Over Time.- 15 Risk and Uncertainty.- ferentiation by Aesthetic and Creative Design - A Target groups 16 Economic Rent and the Value of Land.- 17 Pro- Psychological and Neural Framework of Design Research duction of Multiple Products.- 18 The Linear[..] Thinking . - Part 2: Understanding Design Thinking. - Re-Representation: Affordances of Shared Models Type of publication Fields of interest in Team-Based Design. - The Co-evolution of The- Monograph Mikroökonomie ; Produktion / Logistik; ory and Practice in Design Thinking – or: “Mind the Agrarökonomie oddness trap!” . - Innovation and Culture: Exploring Lieferbar the[..] Target groups Upper undergraduate Fields of interest 2011. IX, 172 p. 41 illus. Geb. 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J.R. Rossiter, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia A. Schlösser, risklab GmbH, Munich, Germany D. Schuff, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; D. Paradice, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA; F. Burstein, Monash University, VIC, Australia; D.J. Power, University of Northern Iowa, Measurement for the Social Pricing and Risk Management of Cedar Falls, IA, USA; R. Sharda, Oklahoma State University, Still- Sciences Synthetic CDOs water, OK, USA (Eds.) The C-OAR-SE Method and Why It Must Replace Psychometrics Decision Support

This book considers the one-factor copula model for An Examination of the DSS Discipline credit portfolios that are used for pricing synthetic This book proposes a revolutionary new theory of CDO structures as well as for risk management and construct measurement – called C-OAR-SE – for measurement applications involving the generation the social sciences. The acronym is derived from This volume of Annals of Information Systems will of scenarios for the complete universe of risk factors the following key elements: construct definition; acknowledge the twentieth anniversary of the found- and the inclusion of CDO structures in a portfolio object representation; attribute classification; rater ing of the International Society for Decision Support context. For this objective, it is especially important entity identification; selection of item type; enumera- Systems (ISDSS) by documenting some of the cur- to have a computationally fast model that can also be tion and scoring. The new theory is applicable to the rent best practices in teaching and research and envi- used in a scenario simulation framework. The well design of measures of constructs in: • Management sioning the next twenty years in the decision support known Gaussian copula model is extended in various • Marketing • Information Systems • Organizational systems field. The volume is intended to comple- ways in order to improve its drawbacks of correla- Behavior • Psychology • Sociology C-OAR-SE is a ment existing DSS literature by offering an outlet tion smile and time inconsistency. Also the applica- rationally rather than empirically-based theory and for thoughts and research particularly suited to the tion of the large homogeneous cell assumption, that procedure. It can be used for designing measures of theme of describing the next twenty years in the area allows to differentiate between rating classes, makes the most complex and also the most basic constructs of decision support. Several subthemes are planned the model convenient and powerful for practical that we use in social science research. C-OAR-SE for the volume. One subtheme draws on the assess- applications. The Crash-NIG extension introduces is a radical alternative to the traditional empiri- ments of internationally known DSS researchers to an important regime-switching feature allowing the cally-based psychometric approach, and a consid- evaluate where the field has been and what has been possibility of a market crash that is characterized by erable amount of the book’s content is devoted to accomplished. A second subtheme of the volume a high-correlation regime. demonstrating why the psychometric approach does will be describing the current best practices of DSS not produce valid measures. The book argues that Features research and teaching efforts. A third subtheme will the psychometric approach has resulted in many[..] This book considers the one-factor copula model for be an assessment by top DSS scholars on where the credit portfolios that are used for pricing synthetic DSS discipline needs to focus in the future. The tone Features CDO structures as well as for risk management and of this volume is one of enthusiasm for the[..] This book proposes a revolutionary new theory of measurement applications involving the generation construct measurement – called C-OAR-SE – for Features of scenarios for the complete universe of risk factors the social sciences. The acronym is derived from Foreword David Schuff, David Paradice, Frada and the inclusion of CDO structures in a portfolio the following key elements: construct definition; Burstein, Daniel J. Power, and Ramesh Sharda Chap- context. For this objective, it is especially important object representation; attribute classification; rater ter 1: GDSS Past, Present, and Future Paul Gray, Bob to have a computationally fast model that can [..] entity identification; selection of item type; enumera- Johansen, Jay Nunamaker, Jeff Rodman, and Gerald tion and scoring. The new theory is applicable to the Contents R. Wagner Chapter 2: Reflections on the Past and design of measures of constructs [..] Introduction.- Part I Fundamentals: Credit Deriva- Future of Decision Support Systems: Perspective of tives and Markets.- Mathematical Preliminaries.- Eleven Pioneers Frada Burstein, Dan Powers, and Contents Part II Static Models: One Factor Gaussian Cop- Ramesh Sharda Chapter 3: The Intellectual Structure Ch 1. Rationale of C-OAR-SE.- Ch 2. Validity and ula Model.- Normal Inverse Gaussian Factor Cop- of Decision [..] reliability.- Ch 3. Object classification and measures.- ula Model.- Part III: Term-Structure Models.- Large Ch 4. Attribute classification and measures.- Ch 5. Contents Homogeneous Cell Approximation for Factor Cop- Rater entity classification.- Ch 6. Selection of item- Foreword.- Chapter 1: GDSS Past, Present, and ula Models.- Regime-Switching Extension of the type and answer scale.- Ch 7. Enumeration and scor- Future.- Chapter 2: Reflections on the Past and NIG Factor Copula Model.- Simulation Framework.- ing rule.- Ch 8. Qualitative research measurement.- Future of Decision Support Systems: Perspective Conclusion. Ch 9. DROAVR application checklist.- Appendix.- of Eleven Pioneers.- Chapter 3: The Intellectual References.- Index. Fields of interest Structure of Decision Support Systems Research Finanzierung / Banken; Quantitative Finanzmathe- (1991-2004).- Chapter 4.- Ethical Decision-Mak- Fields of interest matik; Angewandte Mathematik ing and Implications for Decision Support.- Chap- Marketing; Methodologie der Sozialwissenschaften; ter 5: Web and Mobile Spatial Decision Support as Psychometrie Target groups Innovations: Comparison of United States and Hong Research Kong, China.- Chapter 6: Knowledge Management Target groups Capability in Education.- Chapter 7: Knowledge Research Type of publication Warehouse Design for Decision Support in Critical Monograph Business[..] Type of publication Monograph Lieferbar Fields of interest Operations Research / Entscheidungstheorie; Lieferbar Wirtschaftsinformatik; Informationssysteme and 2011. XII, 288 p. 90 illus. (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathe- Kommunikationsdienste; Verwaltung von Rechner- matical Systems, Band 646) Softcover 2011. XVI, 172 p. 10 illus. 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Isaac Newton's Temple of Solomon F. Günergun, Istanbul University, Turkey; D. Raina, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Deli, India (Eds.) and his Reconstruction of Sacred Architecture Science between Europe and Asia

Historical Studies on the Transmission, Adoption and Adapta- tion of Knowledge This book is about a side of Isaac Newton’s character that has not been examined – Isaac Newton as architect as demonstrated by his reconstruction of Solomon’s Temple. Although it is well known that This book explores the various historical and cultural Isaac Newton worked on the Temple, and this is aspects of scientific, medical and technical exchanges mentioned in most of his biographies and in articles that occurred between central Europe and Asia. A on the religious aspects of this work, however, there number of papers investigate the printing, gunpow- is no research on Newton’s architectural work. This der, guncasting, shipbuilding, metallurgical and book not only recreates Newton’s reconstruction of drilling technologies while others deal with map- the Temple but it also considers how his work on the ping techniques, the adoption of written calculation Temple interlinks with his other interests of science, and mechanical clocks as well as the use of medical chronology, prophecy and theology. In addition the techniques such as pulse taking and electrotherapy. book contains the first translation of Introduction While human mobility played a significant role in to the Lexicon of the Prophets, Part two: About the the exchange of knowledge, translating European appearance of the Jewish Temple commonly known books into local languages helped the introduction by its call name Babson 0434. This work will appeal of new knowledge in mathematical, physical and nat- not only to scholars of science and architectural his- ural sciences from central Europe to its periphery tory but also to scholars of the seventeenth and eigh- and to the Middle East and Asian cultures. The book teenth centuries’ history of ideas. argues that the process of transmission of knowledge whether theoretical or practical was not a simple and Features one-way process from the donor to the receiver as it Isaac Newton’s unpublished manuscripts reveal that is often admitted, but a multi-dimensional and com- for over fifty years he had an interest in the Tem- plex cultural process of selection and[..] ple of Solomon. He wrote on the Temple’s meaning, the rituals associated with it, and even recreated the Features architectural plan. In an unpublished manuscript This book explores the various historical and cultural entitled Introduction to the Lexicon of the Prophets, aspects of scientific, medical and technical exchanges Part two: About the appearance of the Jewish Tem- that occurred between central Europe and Asia. A ple, or more commonly known by its call name Bab- number of papers investigate the printing, gunpow- son MS [..] der, guncasting, shipbuilding, metallurgical and drilling technologies while others deal with mapping Contents techniques, the adoption of written calculation and From the contents: Preface by Kim Williams.- Intro- mechanical clocks as well as the use of medical [..] duction.- Chronology, Prisca Sapientia and the Tem- ple.- Prophesy and the Temple.- Prytanæum and the Contents Floor Plan of the Temple of Solomon.- The Temple On technologies.- On maps, astronomical instru- Measurements and the Sacred Cubit.- An Overview ments, clocks and calendars.- On localizing, appro- of the Contents and the Source of Babson MS 0434.- priating and translating new knowledge.- On Reconstruction.- Conclusion.- Translation of Babson medicine and medical practices. MS 0434.- Bibliography.- Index.

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C.H. Kau, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Den- Zahnmedizin tistry, Birmingham, AL, USA; K. Abramovitch, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA; S.G. Kamel, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK; M. Bozic, University Medical Center, Ljubljana, Slovenia A.L. Dumitrescu, University of Tromsø, Norway Cone Beam CT of the Head and Neck Antibiotics and Antiseptics in Periodontal Therapy An Anatomical Atlas

'Cone Beam CT of the Head and Neck' presents Periodontal diseases are the major cause of tooth normal anatomy of the head using photographs mortality in many industrialized countries and most of cadavers and CBCT images in sagittal, axial developing nations. The significance of microor- and coronal planes with the anatomic structures ganisms in the development of virtually all types of and landmarks clearly labelled. Important struc- periodontal disease is indisputable. This book is an tures and regions are presented in detailed view. encyclopedic collection of data from scientific papers The photographs of human tissue (based on slic- and textbooks that form a sound basis for a thorough ing of cadaveric heads) combined with CBCT understanding of the antibiotics and antiseptics used images have not been used previously for an atlas of in periodontal therapy. The prophylactic, systemic, anatomy. Scanned objects with the possibility of 3D and topical uses of antibiotics are discussed in detail, reconstruction present better understanding of the identifying the indications, advantages, disadvan- anatomy. tages, and efficacy of each approach and regimen. The use of antiseptics is also carefully examined, Features with particular attention to the merits of different 'Cone Beam CT of the Head and Neck' presents delivery methods and oral hygiene agents. The clos- normal anatomy of the head using photographs of ing chapter addresses the role of non-steroidal anti- cadavers and CBCT images in sagittal, axial and inflammatory drugs. This book will be of value to coronal planes with the anatomic structures and undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, landmarks clearly labelled. Important structures and dental hygienists, dental practitioners, and other regions are presented in detailed view. This is the associated professionals. first book with photographs of human tissue (based on slicing of cadaveric heads) combined with CBCT Features images. Destructive periodontal diseases are the major cause of tooth mortality in many industrialized coun- Contents tries and most developing nations. The significance Introduction.- Conventional Computed Tomog- of microorganisms in the development of virtu- raphy (CT).- CBCT.- CBCT Acquisition Systems.- ally all types of periodontal disease is indisputable. Uses of CBCT Technology.- Axial.- Coronal.- Sagit- Accordingly, antimicrobial therapy in the form of tal. antibiotics and antiseptics plays a key role in disease management. This book is an [..] Fields of interest Zahnmedizin; Mund-, Kiefer-, Gesichtschirurgie; Contents Bildgebende Verfahren / Radiologie; Anatomie; Plas- DENTAL PLAQUE AS A MICROBIAL BIOFILM.- tische Chirurgie; Neurochirurgie PATHOGENS SUSPECTED CURRENTLY IN DESTRUCTIVE PERIODONTAL DISEASES.- THE Target groups PROPHYLACTIC USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN PERI- Professional/practitioner ODONTAL THERAPY.- THE SYSTEMIC USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN PERIODONTAL THER- Type of publication APY.- THE TOPICAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN Monograph PERIODONTAL POCKETS.- THE USE OF ANTI- SEPTICS IN PERIODONTAL THERAPY.- NON- Lieferbar STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs). 2011. IX, 66 p. 46 illus. in color. Softcover Fields of interest 53,45 € Zahnmedizin; Pharmakologie / Toxikologie; ISBN 978-3-642-12703-8 Immunologie; Medizinische Mikrobiologie; Innere Medizin

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