ABCD springer.com
This milestone extensive work combines the essentials of history – biography, chronology, political and economic background – with the observations, theories, principles, laws and equations that constitute the specifics of science.
Historical Encyclopedia of Natural and Mathematical Sciences*
Ari Ben-Menahem, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel First comprehensive encyclopedia of Science which blends essential historical data together with science proper *Previously announced in Spanning about 100 generations of great thinkers from Thales to Feynman Springer News 07/2008 Includes 2070 biographies of famous thinkers and scientists
The 5000-page Encyclopedia surveys 100 generations of great thinkers, offering 2070 detailed biographies of scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors, who left their mark on the history of science and tech- nology. This five-volume masterwork also includes 380 articles summarizing the time-line of ideas in the leading fields of science, technology, mathematics and philosophy, plus useful tables, figures and photos, and 20 ‘Science Progress Reports’ detailing scientific setbacks. Interspersed throughout are quotations, gathered from the wit and wisdom of sages, savants and scholars throughout the ages from antiquity to modern times. The Encyclopedia represents 20 years’ work by the sole author, Ari Ben-Menahem, of Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science.
2009. Approx. 5000 p. In 5 volumes, not available separately. Hardcover March 2009 Print five volume ISBN: 978-3-540-68831-0 $3,749.00 April 2009 SET eReference ISBN: 978-3-540-68832-7 $3,749.00 April 2009 Print + eReference ISBN: 978-3-540-68834-1 $4,679.00
Easy Ways to Order for the Americas Write: Springer Order Department, PO Box 2485, Secaucus, NJ 07096-2485, USA Call: (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER Fax: 1-201-348-4505 Email: [email protected] or for outside the Americas Write: Springer Customer Service Center GmbH, Haberstrasse 7, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany Call: +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 Fax : +49 (0) 6221-345-4229 Email: [email protected] Prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are net prices. 013960x springer.com/librarybooks Contents
Author Index...... II Title Index ...... V Proceedings ...... 72
Apress...... 18 Biomedicine ...... 7 Business/Economics ...... 62 Chemistry ...... 32 Computer Science ...... 26 Earth Sciences/Geography ...... 55 Education...... 68 Engineering ...... 37 Environmental Sciences ...... 56 General Science ...... 66 Law ...... 65 Life Sciences ...... 57 Materials Science ...... 52 Mathematics ...... 13 Medicine ...... 1 Philosophy ...... 71 Physics/Astronomy ...... 49 Psychology ...... 12 Social Sciences ...... 70
New in the NEWS! Each eBook subject collection (13 collections for English-language/ International titles) is designated by its own icon . The icon appears next to each title, indicating its subject group . II Author Index Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
A 38 Budiyono (Eds), Intelligent Unmanned E Systems: Theory and Applications 68 Agrawal, EndNote 1 - 2 - 3 Easy! (SCI 192) 58 Ebert (Eds), Biology of Skates
59 Gorb (Ed), Functional Surfaces in Biology: 28 Kiayias/Pehlivanglu, Encryption Mechanisms 4 McLuckie (Ed), Respiratory Disease and its Volume 2 for Digital Content Distribution Management 49 Graham et al ., Spectral Methods in Quantum 65 Klabbers (Eds), The Internationalization of (Competency-Based Critical Care) Field Theory Law and Legal Education 21 Membrey, The Definitive Guide to CentOS (LN Physics 777) (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on 22 Meyers/Lee, Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard 70 Grine (Eds), The First Humans Law and Justice 2) 43 Minker (Eds), Advanced Intelligent Environ- (Vertebrate Paleobio ./Paleoanthrop .) 15 Kopriva, Implementing Spectral Methods for ments 68 Groundwater-Smith/Mockler, Teacher Partial Differential Equations 29 Misra (Eds), Guide to Wireless Sensor Professional Learning in an Age of 66 Kosal (Ed), Nanotechnology for Chemical Networks Compliance and Biological Defense (Communicat /Networks). (Professional Learning and Development in 9 Krysko (Eds), Phagocytosis of Dying Cells 16 Mochizuki, Donaldson Type Invariants for Schools and Higher Education 2) Algebraic Surfaces 40 Gupta, Copper Interconnect Technology L (LN Math 1972) 12 Montero (Eds), Psychology of Liberation (Peace Psychology Book Series) H 3 Lachapelle/Maibach, Patch Testing and Prick 22 Moscowitz/Lewis, AdvancED CSS Testing . 2nd ed . 2 Hardt/Kuttenberger, Cranio-Facial 59 Lafond (Eds), Human Embryogenesis Neurotraumatology (Methods in Molecular Biology 550) N 40 Hashiguchi, Elastoplasticity Theory 56 Lange (Eds), The New Middle Classes (LNACM 42) 3 Langham, Ischemia and Loss of Vascular 56 Nakamura/Kondo, Waste Input-Output 41 Hauser, Numerical Methods for Nonlinear Autoregulation in Ocular and Cerebral Analysis Engineering Models Diseases (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science 26) 52 Heberlein et al ., Thermal Spray Fundamen- 10 Lee (Ed), Systems Biology and Biotechnology 60 Naour, E .O . Wilson and B .F . Skinner tals from Powder to Part of Escherichia coli (Developments Primatology) 14 Helms, Potential Theory 10 Legéndy, Circuits in the Brain 4 Neri (Eds), Magnetic Resonance Angiog- (Universitext) 10 Leifert (Ed), G Protein-Coupled Receptors in raphy of the Body 20 Hirt, Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering Drug Discovery (Med . Radiol ). 20 Holovaty/Kaplan-Moss, The Definitive Guide (Methods in Molecular Biology 552) to Django . 2nd ed . 28 Li (Eds), Geospatial Technology for Earth O 15 Hörmander, The Analysis of Linear Partial Observation Data Differential Operators IV 28 Lin (Eds), Production Grids in Asia 29 Obendorf, Minimalism (Classics in Math .) 42 Lin, Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in (Human-Comput . Interaction) 34 Hu et al ., Electrochemistry of Flotation of Living Systems 22 Odell, Pro Javascript RIA Techniques Sulphide Minerals (Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems 5) P M 12 Palombo et al ., Guide to Psychoanalytic 15 Ibragimov/Kovalev, Approximate and Developmental Theories Renormgroup Symmetries 42 Ma (Ed), Current Research Progress of 29 Papadopoulos (Eds), Information System (Nonlinear Physical Science) Optical Networks Development 41 Ibrahim, Vibro-Impact Dynamics 55 Maciocco/Tagliagambe, People and Space 65 Peczenik, On Law and Reason (LNACM 43) (Urban and Landscape Perspectives 5) (Law Philos . Libr . 8) 2nd ed . 67 Magli, Mysteries and Discoveries of Archaeo- 4 Pelage (Ed), Radiological Interventions in astronomy J Obstetrics and Gynecology 69 Maher (Eds), Combinatorics and Reasoning (Med . Radiol ). (Math . Educat . Libr . 47) 41 Jalili, Piezoelectric-Based Vibration-Control 16 Petsche, Graßmann 3 Mahmoudi (Ed), Challenging Cases in Allergy Systems 50 Pokrovskii, The Mesoscopic Theory of and Immunology 27 Jensen/Kristensen, Coloured Petri Nets Polymer Dynamics 42 Marco (Eds), Biologically Inspired Signal and 9 Jue (Ed), Fundamental Concepts in (Spr . Ser . Chem . Phys . 95) 2nd ed . Data Processing Biophysics, Volume 1 50 Pozrikidis, Fluid Dynamics . 2nd ed . (SCI 188) (Handbook of Modern Biophysics) 35 Pretsch et al ., Structure Determination of 43 Marghitu, Mechanisms and Robots Analysis Organic Compounds . 4th ed . with MATLAB® 44 Proske/Gelder, Safety of historical stone arch K 21 Mark/LaMarche, Learn Cocoa on the Mac bridges 67 Mason (Eds), Renewable Energy in the 53 Puleo (Eds), Biological Interactions on Mate- 50 Kambic, Viewing the Constellations with Middle East rials Surfaces Binoculars (NATO Science C)
R 46 Stotsky, Automotive Engines Y 61 Stuart (Ed), Mitochondrial DNA 16 Radulescu et al ., Problems in Real Analysis (Methods in Molecular Biology 554) 2nd ed . 54 Yap (Ed), B-C-N Nanotubes and Related 30 Rahwan (Eds), Argumentation in Artificial Nanostructures Intelligence T (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and 63 Rausch, Macroeconomic Consequences of Technology 6) Demographic Change 46 Tan/Putra, Drives and Control for Industrial 36 York (Eds), Multi-scale Quantum Models for (LNEMS 621) Automation Biocatalysis 53 Razeghi, Fundamentals of Solid State (Indust . Control ) (Challenges and Advances in Computational Engineering . 3rd ed . 61 Tanacredi (Eds), Biology and Conservation of Chemistry and Physics 7) 35 Reithmaier (Eds), Nanostructured Materials Horseshoe Crabs 6 Yoshikawa (Eds), Infectious Disease in the for Advanced Technological Applications 46 Tasic (Eds), Circuits and Systems for Future Aging (NATO Science B)
A D 12 Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories 22 AdvancED CSS 21 The Definitive Guide to CentOS 29 Guide to Wireless Sensor Networks 43 Advanced Intelligent Environments 20 The Definitive Guide to Django 38 Handbook of Nuclear Engineering 42 Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living 24 The Definitive Guide to Samba 4 59 Human Embryogenesis Systems 23 Developing with ExtGWT 34 Alternative Solvents for Green Chemistry 16 Donaldson Type Invariants for Algebraic 15 The Analysis of Linear Partial Differential Surfaces Operators IV 46 Drives and Control for Industrial Automation 37 Imaging for Forensics and Security 45 Ancient Engineers’ Inventions 8 Dynamic-Clamp 48 Implantable Neural Prostheses 1 7 Animal Models of Epilepsy 58 Apoptosis 15 Implementing Spectral Methods for Partial 57 Apoptotic Chromatin Changes E Differential Equations 49 Applications of Synchrotron Light to Scat- 6 Infectious Disease in the Aging tering and Diffraction in Materials and Life 63 The Economics of Foreign Exchange and 37 Informatics in Control, Automation and Sciences Global Finance Robotics 52 Applied Scanning Probe Methods 40 Elastoplasticity Theory 29 Information System Development 15 Approximate and Renormgroup Symmetries 34 Electrochemistry of Flotation of Sulphide 43 Intelligent Patient Management 30 Argumentation in Artificial Intelligence Minerals 38 Intelligent Unmanned Systems: Theory and 46 Automotive Engines 44 Electronic System Level Design Applications 28 Encryption Mechanisms for Digital Content 6 International Handbook of Occupational B Distribution Therapy Interventions 14 Encyclopedia of Distances 65 The Internationalization of Law and Legal 32 Basic Chemometric Techniques in Atomic 55 Encyclopedic Dictionary of Landscape and Education Spectroscopy Urban Planning 45 Internet Tiered Services 54 B-C-N Nanotubes and Related Nanostruc- 68 EndNote 1 - 2 - 3 Easy! 3 Ischemia and Loss of Vascular Autoregula- tures 62 Entrepreneurship and Culture tion in Ocular and Cerebral Diseases 19 Beginning Java™ EE 6 Platform with Glass- 60 E O. . Wilson and B .F . Skinner Fish™ 3 66 Escaping the Bonds of Earth J 53 Biological Interactions on Materials Surfaces 1 Essential Dance Medicine 42 Biologically Inspired Signal Processing for 1 EUROHIP 70 Juvenile Delinquency in Europe and Beyond Chemical Sensing 56 The Evolution of the Law and Politics of 61 Biology and Conservation of Horseshoe Water Crabs 30 Experience and Knowledge Management in L 58 Biology of Skates Software Engineerig 2 Breast Cancer in the Post-Genomic Era 21 Learn Cocoa on the Mac 31 Building Effective Recommender Systems 22 Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard F 18 Learn Objective-C on the Mac 39 Liquid Crystal Display Drivers C 31 Farming Human Pathogens 70 The First Humans 7 Cancer Microenvironment and Therapeutic 50 Fluid Dynamics M Implications 9 fMRI Techniques and Protocols 2 Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic 63 Macroeconomic Consequences of Demo- 25 Foundation Blender Compositing Minorities graphic Change 19 Foundation Expression Blend 3 with Silver- 5 Carotid Artery Stenting: The Basics 17 Mathematics for Multimedia light 8 Cellular Signaling in Health and Disease 43 Mechanisms and Robots Analysis with 23 Foundations of CentOS Linux 3 Challenging Cases in Allergy and Immu- MATLAB® 59 Functional Surfaces in Biology nology 50 The Mesoscopic Theory of Polymer 45 Charge Injection Systems 9 Fundamental Concepts in Biophysics Dynamics 5 Chronic Viral Hepatitis 53 Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering 32 Metallointercalators 47 Circuit Simulation with SPICE OPUS 13 Methods of Contemporary Mathematical 46 Circuits and Systems for Future Generations G Statistical Physics of Wireless Communications 10 Circuits in the Brain 29 Minimalism 10 G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Drug 11 CNS Cancer 13 A Missing Link in Cybernetics Discovery 5 Collateral Circulation of the Heart 61 Mitochondrial DNA 28 Geospatial Technology for Earth Observation 27 Coloured Petri Nets 27 Model Driven Engineering and Ontology 69 Combinatorics and Reasoning Data Development 62 Comparative Analysis of Operating Hours 55 Geotechnical Contributions to Urban Hazard 26 Models of Computation and Working Times in the European Union Analysis 36 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 31 Computers in the Human Interaction Loop 66 Getting the Most out of your Mentoring 58 Molecular Epidemiology of Microorganisms 40 Copper Interconnect Technology Relationships 33 Molecular Themes in Eukaryotic DNA 2 Craniofacial Neurotraumatology 17 Graph Factors and Matching Extensions Replication 42 Current Research Progress of Optical 16 Graßmann 4 MR Angiography of the Body Networks 36 Multi-scale Quantum Models for Biocatalysis VI Title Index Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
40 Music-Inspired Harmony Search Algorithm 32 Relativistic Methods for Chemists Y 67 Mysteries and Discoveries of Archaeo 67 Renewable Energy in the Middle East astronomy 4 Respiratory Disease and its Management 60 Yeast Functional Genomics and Proteomics 47 Riemann Solvers and Numerical Methods for N Fluid Dynamics 33 RNA Polymerases as Molecular Motors Z
54 Nano and Bio Electronics Packaging 18 Zend Enterprise PHP Patterns 35 Nanostructured Materials for Advanced S Technological Applications 66 Nanotechnology for Chemical and Biological 44 Safety of historical stone arch bridges Defense 14 Scan Statistics 68 Narrative Inquiry in Music Education 19 Secrets of the Oracle Database 39 Nature-Inspired Algorithms for Optimisation 64 Services Offshoring and its Impact on the 60 Neural Cell Transplantation Labor Market 56 The New Middle Classes 47 Soft Computing for Data Mining Applications 17 Nexus Network Journal 11,2 26 Software Engineering 57 Nineteenth International Seaweed Sympo- 51 Spacetime, Geometry and Gravitation sium 49 Spectral Methods in Quantum Field Theory 37 Noise Reduction in Speech Processing 52 Springer Handbook of Crystal Growth 49 Noncommutative Spacetimes 7 Stem Cells and Cancer 41 Numerical Methods for Nonlinear Engi- 62 Stock Management for Sustainable Urban neering Models Regeneration 38 Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Flows and 48 Structural Plasticity Noise Generation 35 Structure Determination of Organic Compounds O 10 Systems Biology and Biotechnology of Escherichia coli 65 On Law and Reason T P 68 Teacher Professional Learning in an Age of Compliance 3 Patch Testing and Prick Testing 63 Technological Innovation Across Nations 55 People and Space 52 Thermal Spray Fundamentals from Powder 9 Phagocytosis of Dying Cells to Part 41 Piezoelectric-Based Vibration-Control 53 Toward Functional Nanomaterials Systems 11 Trafficking Inside Cells 57 Plant Systems Biology 27 Transactions on Computational Science III 33 Polymer-Based Nanostructures 61 Tree and Forest Measurement 14 Potential Theory 51 Turbulence in Space Plasmas 18 Practical Django Projects 51 Turbulence Nature and the Inverse Problem 26 Principles of Digital Image Processing 23 Pro (IBM) WebSphere Application Server 7 Internals U 24 Pro Hadoop 22 Pro Javascript RIA Techniques 21 Ubuntu on a Dime 20 Pro JPA 2 24 Pro Linux System Administration V 20 Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering 16 Problems in Real Analysis 35 Vibrationally Mediated Photodissociation 28 Production Grids in Asia 41 Vibro-Impact Dynamics 30 Protecting Privacy in Video Surveillance 50 Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars 12 Psychology of Liberation 39 Virtual Testing and Predictive Modeling 1 Pulmonary Cytopathology 8 Visualizing Immunity
R W
44 Radio Monitoring 56 Waste Input-Output Analysis 4 Radiological Interventions in Obstetrics and 48 WIG Craft and Ekranoplan Gynecology 13 Random Polymers 34 Recent Advances in QSAR Studies 71 Relativism and Human Rights springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Medicine
A. Bracilovic, Princeton Spine and Joint Center, K. E. Dreinhöfer, P. Dieppe, K. Günther, W. Puhl Y. S. Erozan, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Princeton, NJ, USA (Eds .) Baltimore, MD, USA; I. Ramzy, University of Irvine, CA, USA Essential Dance Medicine EUROHIP Health Technology Assessment of Pulmonary Cytopathology Hip Arthroplasty in Europe Groundbreaking and long overdue, Essential Dance Medicine is a unique text designed to help This volume will focus on pulmonary cytopa- medical professionals learn the presentations, Most developed countries are struggling to thology and be published in the Essentials in differential diagnoses and available treatment finance first-class health care for everyone in Cytopathology book series which will fulfill the options for common dance injuries. As different their community, leading to renewed emphasis need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis types of dance have evolved, so have their related on appropriate and equitable provision of health of site specific topics in cytopathology. It will focus injuries. This novel text explains the underlying care, placing interventions that are both high in on current specimen collection and preparation principles associated with correct ballet, modern volume and expense under the microscope. This techniques as well as assessment of specimen and ethnic dance movements to better understand book provides readers with an understanding of adequacy and reporting of cytopathologic findings. the pathophysiology and mechanism of action for the key issues that dictate the provision of total hip Presentation of the cytopathologic features and the injuries described. It provides further insight replacement, one of the most cost-effective proce- differential diagnoses for benign and malignant by elucidating common errors and compensations dures available within health care. A highlight of diseases of the lung, as depicted in exfoliative, dancers often make in an effort to achieve correct the book is its multinational and multidisciplinary abrasive and fine needle aspiration specimens will positioning and technique. approach presenting perspectives from public be explored. Each disease entity will be discussed Describing different types of dance injuries health, individual patients and doctors, economists with illustration of the spectrum of changes, differ- according to body region, each chapter is orga- and health care purchasers and managers. ential diagnoses and pitfalls. nized by case reports that depict a typical patient, followed by the epidemiology and pathophysiology Features Features associated with the dancer’s injury. 7 Unique overview on Total Hip Replace- 7 Published in Essentials in Cytopathology book ment: indications, practice variations, costs, and series 7 Designed to be concise and easy to use Features outcomes 7 Fits in lab coat pocket 7 Site specific 7 Unique text explaining the underlying principles 7 Majority of illustrations are in four color associated with correct ballet and modern dance From the contents 7 Illustration oriented accompanied by text in movements to better understand the pathophysi- Health Technology Assessment of Hip Arthro- outline format ology and mechanism of action for the injuries plasty: World-wide practise pattern and interna- described 7 Describes range of factors contrib- tional variation in hip replacement rates.- Health Contents uting to the development of dance injuries technology assessment of hip replacement.- The Introduction.- Specimen Collection and economics perspective on joint replacement and Processing.- Normal Components.- Hyperplasia, Fields of interest equity.- The cost of the procedure.- Trends in hip Reactive Changes and Metaplasia.- Respiratory Orthopedics; General Practice / Family Medicine; replacement rates. Indication for hip replacement: Infections.- Other Non-neoplastic Conditions.- Internal Medicine Appropriateness – Consensus in the criteria for Benign Neoplasms.- Primary Epithelial Malig- indications.- Radiographic assessment of indica- nancies (Carcinomas).- Primary Nonepithelial Target groups tions to total hip replacement.- Patients’ views on Malignancies.- Metastatic Neoplasms.- Index. Primary care musculoskeletal doctors, ortho- total joint replacement in the UK.- Population pedists, family practice doctors, phyiastrists, requirements for primary hip-replacement surgery Fields of interest internists, sports medicine doctors, nurse practi- in England: A comparison with knee-replacement. Pathology tioners, physician assistants, residents and medical students, martial arts instructors, dance teachers, Fields of interest Target groups piano teachers, physical therapists, and occupa- Surgical Orthopedics; Rheumatology; Cytopathologists, anatomic/clinical pathologists, tional therapists Public Health cytopathology fellows/trainees, cytotechnicians, cytopreparatory technicians Discount group Target groups MC Orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists and all Discount group purchasers and managers of health care provision MR
Discount group MR
Medicine Medicine Medicine Due March 2009 Due April 2009 Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 170 p . 176 illus . in color . 2009 . XII, 300 p . (Musculoskeletal Medicine) Softcover 2009 . Approx . 130 p . 20 illus . Softcover (Essentials in Cytopathology, Volume 6) Softcover 7 $79.95 7 approx. $49.95 7 $59.95 ISBN 978-1-934115-67-1 ISBN 978-3-540-74133-6 ISBN 978-0-387-88886-6 Medicine Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
K. C. Ferdinand, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; A. Giordano, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, N. Hardt, J. Kuttenberger, Kantonsspital Luzern, A. Armani, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, USA; N. Normanno, INT-Fondazione Pascale, Naples, Switzerland Wilmington, NC, USA (Eds .) Italy (Eds .) Craniofacial Cardiovascular Disease in Breast Cancer in the Neurotraumatology Racial and Ethnic Minorities Post-Genomic Era
The book covers the entire scope of trauma- Cardiovascular heart disease mortality in African Breast Cancer is the most common tumor in tology in the important border area between Americans is the highest of all major racial/ethnic women and it is the second leading cause of cancer the neuro- and viscerocranium. It focuses on subpopulations in the United States. Examining deaths worldwide. Due to breakthroughs in gene diagnostic operation planning and the interdis- race and ethnicity, Cardiovascular Disease in profiling, the knowledge of the pathophysiology of ciplinary management of craniofacial injuries. In Racial and Ethnic Minorities will reveal that there the mammory gland had greatly increased over the the first part, the classification and epidemiology are unacceptable healthcare disparities in risk last decade. In Breast Cancer in the Post Genomic of craniofacial fractures are outlined and specific factor prevalence, disease states, and cardiovas- Era, Antonio Giordano, Nicola Normanno, and problems are discussed. The second part deals with cular outcomes in the United States. Written by a a panel of international authorities in their field radiologic diagnostics and basic neurosurgical team of experts, Cardiovascular Disease in Racial provide a comprehensive approach to the biology, measures. The main part of the book covers opera- and Ethnic Minorities examines to what degree diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of human tive principles and a step-by-step description of biomedical and scientific literature can clarify the breast carcinoma. The book provides a compre- hard and soft tissue reconstruction after craniofa- impact of genetic variation versus environment hensive approach to breast cancer, describing the cial trauma. Complications of craniofacial injuries as related to cardiovascular disease. Chapters use of gene profiling techniques to distinguish and late reconstruction of craniofacial defects, illustrate the magnitude of cardiovascular and specific features of individual carcinomas, as well including computer-assisted planning, are covered metabolic disparities and the effect of environment as emerging novel therapeutic approaches to in the final part. on diseases. treatment. Additional chapters cover the use of transgenic mice to model human breast cancer and Features Features the role of the EGF-CFC family in mammary gland 7 Practical Guide on the diagnosis and treat- 7 Explores the significance of human genomic development and neoplasia. ment of craniofacial neurotrauma 7 Step-by-step variation and the impact of environment on instructions 7 Includes computer-assisted opera- cardiovascular diseases 7 Provides new find- Features tion planning ings and implications of genomics and inherence 7 Highlights the most recent findings in the specifically related to single nucleotide polymor- field of tumor biology, as well as the development From the contents phisms 7 Discusses the concept of ancestry versus of novel diagnostic procedures and therapeutic Craniofacial Anatomy. - Classification of Cranio- the sociopolitical historical category of race approaches in breast cancer 7 Provides a facial Fractures. – Pathophysiology. - Symptoms comprehensive approach to the biology, diag- of Craniofacial Fractures. - Epidemiology of Fields of interest nosis, prevention, and treatment of human breast Craniofacial Fractures. Potential Complications Cardiology; Internal Medicine; General Practice / carcinoma When Treating Craniofacial Fractures. - Radiology Family Medicine of Craniofacial Injuries. - Neurosurgical Evalua- Fields of interest tion / Procedures. - Principles in Surgery. - Dura- Target groups Oncology; Surgical Oncology; Pathology Closure. - Closure of the Bony Skull Base (Base Cardiologists, internists, physicians, medical Closure). - Osteosynthesis - Bone Transplants - specialists Target groups Specific Surgical Procedures. - Simultaneous Medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, Neurosurgical Procedures. Discount group cancer biologists, pathologists MR Fields of interest Discount group Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Neurosurgery; MC Head and Neck Surgery
Target groups Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons, head and neck surgeons, general surgeons
Discount group MR
Medicine Medicine Medicine Due April 2009 Due April 2009 Due July 2009 2009 . Approx . 435 p . 41 illus . in color . (Contemporary 2009 . Approx . 310 p . 13 illus ., 10 in color . Cardiology) Hardcover (Current Clinical Oncology) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 225 p . 150 illus ., 70 in color . Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 approx. $145.00 7 approx. $159.00 ISBN 978-1-58829-981-9 ISBN 978-1-60327-944-4 ISBN 978-3-540-33040-0 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Medicine
J. Lachapelle, Louvain University, Brussels, Belgium; M. E. Langham, The Johns Hopkins University, M. Mahmoudi, University of California, San Francisco, H. I. Maibach, University of San Francisco, CA, USA Baltimore, MD, USA CA, USA (Ed .) Patch Testing and Ischemia and Loss of Vascular Challenging Cases in Prick Testing Autoregulation in Ocular and Allergy and Immunology A Practical Guide / Official Publication Cerebral Diseases of the ICDRG A New Perspective In medical practice there are often complex cases With contribution by: J. Ring that make extraordinary demands on a clinician’s From the introduction: “The purpose of the knowledge and ingenuity. In Challenging Cases present book is to bring together in a coherent in Allergy and Immunology, the authors provide Knowledge in the field of allergic contact derma- manner new knowledge gained from research over these types of fascinating, and informative cases to titis has grown to a great extent, due to recent the past 50 years on the physiology of intraocular complement a basic knowledge of diagnosis and advances in the chemical, immunological and clin- pressure, ocular blood flow and the relation of management in these fields. As such, this novel ical fields. These advances include the improved these fundamental parameters to early diagnosis title will be of interest to a wide array of allergists techniques of patch testing and prick testing, e.g. and therapy of vascular diseases of the eye and and clinical immunologists, as well as all students additional tests such as open, semi-open, repeated brain. It will be evident to the reader that the of medicine and allied health. Written by a open application test (ROAT) and use tests, photo- presentation is influenced significantly by the multidisciplinary group of national and interna- patch tests, atopy patch tests and provocative tests. author’s own research. My justification is that by tional experts, the book covers in detail two or Further, due to the ongoing changes in our envi- good fortune I have spent many years with superb more challenging, real-life cases in each disorder ronment, the series of patch tests – the so-called collaboration helping solve outstanding problems discussed. Each case is followed by a work-up, standards – are also regularly renewed. of ocular physiology. This knowledge has increased treatment plan, and discussion that includes a This new edition is completely revised, updated understanding of the parameters underlying the differential diagnosis, up-to-date references, and and expanded, with more colour illustrations. It onset of ischemia and the loss of autoregula- up to ten thought-provoking, multiple-choice is a universally useful and superb guide in the tion associated with common ocular disease and questions that enhance the book’s value as a management of positive and negative patch test thereby led to new methods of diagnosis and comprehensive reference and teaching text. and prick test reactions, for all practicing derma- therapy.” tologists, from the beginner to the well-trained Features expert. Features 7 Developed by a multidisciplinary group of 7 Decisive guidance on the practical aspects national and international experts 7 Discusses full Features for early diagnosis and treatment of ocular and range of allergic/immunologic disorders 7 Completely revised, updated and extended cerebral diseases for clinicians in ophthalmology, 7 Case-based and thought provoking 7 Includes content with increased number of color illustra- neurology, medicine, optometry and geriatrics review questions and answers, providing more tions 7 Written by famous and well-known 7 Brings together 50 years of research on the phys- comprehensive medium of education experts of the field 7 Its use is intended for all iology of intraocular pressure, ocular blood flow countries since it is based on the International and their relation to early diagnosis and therapy of Fields of interest Contact Dermatitis Research Group (ICDRG) vascular diseases of the eye and brain Internal Medicine; Primary Care Medicine; standards Allergology Fields of interest Fields of interest Ophthalmology; Neurology; Angiology Target groups Dermatology; Allergology; Immunology Allergists/immunologists and fellows in training, Target groups internal medicine physicians, family practice Target groups Ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and physicians, physician assistants and nurse practi- Dermatologists and all other health professionals fellows, clinical neurologists, neuroscientists, tioners dealing with patients with skin disease vision researchers, and vascular medicine inves- tigators Discount group Discount group MC MR Discount group MR
Medicine Medicine Medicine Due March 2009 Due May 2009 Due March 2009 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 220 p . 79 illus . in color . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 300 p . Hardcover 7 approx. $59.95 2009 . Approx . 265 p . 94 illus ., 64 in color . Hardcover 7 $89.95 ISBN 978-3-540-92805-8 7 $99.00 ISBN 978-1-60327-442-5 ISBN 978-0-387-09715-2 Medicine Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
A. McLuckie, Guy’s and St . Thomas’ Hospital Trust, E. Neri, M. Cosottini, D. Caramella, University of Pisa, J. Pelage, Ambroise Paré University Hospital, London, UK (Ed .) Italy (Eds .) Boulogne, France (Ed .) Respiratory Disease MR Angiography of the Body Radiological Interventions in and its Management Technique and Clinical Applications Obstetrics and Gynecology Foreword by: A. L. Baert
Medical training for Intensive Care Medicine Radiological interventions in the female pelvis are (ICM) has made great developments over the Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) continues now widely accepted for the treatment of various years. Recent advances have led to the introduc- to undergo exciting technological advances that gynecological and obstetric disorders. This volume tion of competency based training, with a strong are rapidly being translated into clinical practice. provides a comprehensive and very detailed review focus on the development of specific competen- It also has evident advantages over other imaging of the performance and role of such interventions. cies at basic, intermediate and advanced stages of modalities, including CT angiography and ultraso- Particular attention is devoted to the minimally learning. This ensures trainees hold the appro- nography. With the aid of numerous high-quality invasive technique of uterine artery emboliza- priate skills and knowledge to undertake safe illustrations, this book reviews the current role of tion, which has become a reference procedure in clinical practice, and thus provide good patient MRA of the body. It is divided into three sections. the management of life-threatening postpartum care. The first section is devoted to issues relating to hemorrhage and symptomatic uterine fibroids. One of the key topics covered in ICM training is image acquisition technique and sequences, which Other procedures currently under investigation respiratory disease and its management. Based on are explored in depth. The second and principal for the treatment of fibroids are also considered in this, it would therefore seem appropriate to intro- section addresses the clinical applications of MRA depth. Further chapters are devoted to a range of duce a text that addresses each of the key areas. in various parts of the body, including the neck techniques that are gaining increasing acceptance vessels, the spine, the thoracic aorta and pulmo- in the medical community, including fallopian Contents nary vessels, the heart and coronary arteries, the tube recanalization or occlusion, embolization of Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress abdominal aorta and renal arteries, and periph- pelvic varices, and ovarian cyst aspiration. This syndrome (ALI/ARDS).- Life-threatening asthma.- eral vessels. The final section considers the role richly illustrated book, written by key opinion Chronic obstructive airways disease.- Diffuse of MRA in patients undergoing liver or pancreas leaders in the field, will be of wide interest to radi- interstitial lung disease.- Pneumonia.- Pleural and kidney transplantation. This book will be an ologists, gynecologists, and obstetricians. effusions in the critically ill.- Pneumothorax in invaluable aid to all radiologists who work with the critically ill.- Diagnosis and management of MRA. Features the obstructed airway.- Postoperative manage- 7 A comprehensive and very detailed review of ment of patients undergoing lung resection, Features radiological interventions in the female pelvis, oesophagectomy or thymectomy.- 10 indications 7 Considers in depth issues relating to image which are now widely accepted for the treatment for ventilatory support in adults modes of invasive acquisition technique and sequences 7 Explains of various gynecological and obstetric disorders and non-invasive ventilatory support.- Blood gas in detail the clinical applications of MRA in 7 Devotes particular attention to the minimally measurement and interpretation.- Inspired and various parts of the body 7 Discusses the role of invasive technique of uterine artery embolization expired gas monitoring.- Managing secretions in MRA in transplant patients 7 Includes numerous 7 Discusses in depth a range of techniques that the ventilated patient – the role of humidification, high-quality illustrations 7 Written by acknowl- are gaining increasing acceptance 7 Written by suction, physiotherapy, mucolytics, and airway edged experts in the field key opinion leaders in the field adjuncts.- Drugs acting on the respiratory system.- Bronchoscopy in the intensive care unit.- Trache- Fields of interest Fields of interest ostomy and mini-tracheostomy.- Weaning from Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; mechanical ventilation. Angiology Gynecology
Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Pneumology/Respiratory System; Intensive / Clinicians/professionals and scientists/researchers Clinicians, professionals and practitioners in the Critical Care Medicine; Imaging / Radiology in the fields radiology, angiology, internal medi- fields interventional radiology, gynecology, radi- cine, cardiology and transplant surgery ology, and obstetrics; also of interest to scientists/ Target groups researchers and lecturerers/students Critical care trainees Discount group MR Discount group Discount group MR MR
Medicine Medicine Medicine
Due August 2009 Due September 2009 Due August 2009
2009 . Approx . 160 p . 65 illus ., 30 in color . 2009 . Approx . 310 p . 600 illus . (Medical Radiology / 2009 . Approx . 310 p . 600 illus . (Medical Radiology / (Competency-Based Critical Care) Softcover Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover Diagnostic Imaging) Hardcover 7 $79.95 7 approx. $219.00 7 approx. $219.00 ISBN 978-1-84882-094-4 ISBN 978-3-540-79716-6 ISBN 978-3-540-26027-1 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Medicine
J. Saw, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, C. Seiler, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland K. Shetty, Georgetown University School of Medi- Canada (Ed .) cine, Washington, DC, USA; G. Y. Wu, University of Collateral Circulation Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA Carotid Artery Stenting: of the Heart (Eds .) The Basics Chronic Viral Hepatitis How to Set Up and Maintain a Cath Lab Diagnosis and Therapeutics The focus of this title is on practical aspects of human coronary collateral vessels. However, basic Over the past three decades, carotid artery stenting science and pathophysiological aspects should also has evolved to become a promising and viable be covered in every chapter as without this knowl- Chronic viral hepatitis affect hundreds of millions alternative to carotid endarterectomy, especially edge, clinical aspects cannot be fully understood. of people worldwide, and each year millions for patients deemed to have high surgical risks. Each chapter will be divided into a more practical more people become infected. In Chronic Viral In Carotid Artery Stenting: The Basics, Jacqueline part (“at a glance”) and into a “full picture” part. Hepatitis, Second Edition, a panel of distinguished Saw and a panel of international experts on carotid The number of pages would be between 400 and clinicians and clinical investigators build upon the artery stenting discuss in depth the details of all 500 and highly illustrated. The imaging chapters first edition by comprehensively reviewing all the contemporary aspects of carotid stenting, while will be well illustrated with examples of angio- relevant new information regarding resistance, side reviewing supporting studies, guidelines, technical genesis and collateral vessels via all the relevant effects, and therapies for chronic viral hepatitis. perspectives, and peri-procedural management. imaging modalities. The text covers recent advances in the under- This textbook serves as a learning resource on the standing of pathogenesis of viral hepatitis while multifaceted management of patients with carotid Features discussing promising agents in development for its artery stenosis, with the key focus on extracranial 7 Practical review of the collateral circulation treatment. The authors devote special attention to carotid artery stenting. Additional sections detail 7 Extensive scientific review of the physiology reactivation of hepatitis B with chemotherapy and the specifics of setting up and maintaining a labo- 7 Specific to human coronary vessel information immunosuppression, herbal and non-traditional ratory and discuss the preparation of the carotid therapies, chronic viral hepatitis in the pediatric artery stenting procedure from both the patient Contents population, and immunology and immunotherapy and operator’s perspective. Relevance of the Human Coronary Collateral of HCV and provide relative costs for all diagnostic Circulation.- Assessment of the Human Coro- and therapeutic options. Features nary Collateral Circulation.- Pathogenesis of the 7 Provides a detailed approach to laboratory set- Human Coronary Collateral Circulation.- Func- Features up and maintenance 7 Presents a thorough and tional aspects or pathophysiology of the Human 7 Provides a concise, well illustrated guide to practical guide to carotid artery stenting meant to Coronary Collateral Circulation.- “Therapeutic all aspects of chronic viral hepatitis, including coach junior and senior interventionalists through promotion of the Human Coronary Collateral diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms 7 Includes the complex procedure 7 Surveys all the neces- Circulation”. recommendations and indications for requesting sary indications, imaging, approaches, techniques, GI subspecialty consultations 7 Each chapter lists and complications of carotid artery stenting Fields of interest “key points”, a summary of the most relevant and Cardiology; Cardiac Surgery; Internal Medicine practical information related to each topic Fields of interest Cardiology; Interventional Radiology; Target groups Fields of interest Vascular Surgery Clinical cardiologists, internists, but also (patho-) Gastroenterology physiologists involved in the field Target groups Target groups Cardiologists, radiologists, vascular surgeons, Discount group Primary care physicians, infectious disease special- neurologists and neurosurgeons MR ists, hepatologists, and gastroenterologists
Discount group Discount group MC MR
Medicine Medicine Medicine Due April 2009 Due May 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 465 p . 18 illus . in color . (Contemporary 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 625 p . 30 illus . (Clinical Cardiology) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 465 p . 321 illus ., 120 in color . Hardcover Gastroenterology) Hardcover 7 approx. $99.50 7 $139.00 7 approx. $115.00 ISBN 978-1-60327-313-8 ISBN 978-1-84882-341-9 ISBN 978-1-934115-81-7 Medicine Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
I. Söderback, Karolinska Institute, Åkersberga, T. T. Yoshikawa, D. C. Norman (Eds .) Sweden (Ed .) Infectious Disease International Handbook in the Aging of Occupational Therapy A Clinical Handbook Interventions
Because aging is accompanied by a steady decline Resources for rehabilitation specialists tend to in resistance to infectious diseases, the diagnosis follow a straight line: injury–disability–limita- and treatment of these diseases in the elderly is tion–intervention. The International Handbook not only much more complex, but also often quite of Occupational Therapy Interventions breaks different from that for younger patients. with this tradition, organized by type of interven- In the second edition of Infectious Disease in tion (based on recommendations in the Inter- the Aging: A Clinical Handbook, a panel of well national Classification of Functioning) rather known and highly experienced geriatric physi- than disability, medical condition, or level of cians and infectious disease experts review the impairment. This innovative, user-friendly system most important common infections affecting the identifies candidates for particular interventions in elderly and delineate their well-proven diagnostic, terms of the range of syndromes and illnesses they therapeutic, and preventive techniques. Among are applicable to, encouraging critical thinking, the illnesses discussed are urinary tract infec- problem solving, and best practice. The book’s tions, pneumonia, ocular infections, tuberculosis, wide spectrum of interventions coupled with its and fungal and viral infections. In addition, international perspective creates a unique source there are detailed discussions of sepsis, infective of evidence-based strategies for improving patient endocarditis, intraabdominal infections, bacterial adaptation, functioning, and recovery. meningitis, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, and prosthetic device infections. Features 7 Utilizes an entirely new organizational system Features based around intervention to increase its func- 7 An easily accessible guide for practicing physi- tionality in clinical settings 7 First book to be cians who diagnose, treat, and prevent infectious structured on the goals of Occupational Therapy: and infectious disease-related problems in the patient adaptation, learning, recovery and health/ elderly 7 Written by leading experts in the field wellness promotion 7 Second edition includes new and updated chap- ters covering the most important and common Fields of interest infectious diseases encountered in elderly patients Occupational Therapy; Rehabilitation Fields of interest Target groups Infectious Diseases; Geriatrics/Gerontology; Occupational therapists, physical therapists, reha- Epidemiology bilitation nurses and technicians, health psycholo- gists, welfare and insurance case workers Target groups Primary care physicians, family physicians, Discount group internists, geriatricians, gerontologists, infec- MR tious disease specialists, and emergency medicine physicians
Discount group P
Medicine Medicine Due May 2009 Due March 2009 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 370 p . 51 illus . (Infectious Disease) 2009 . Approx . 310 p . Hardcover Hardcover 7 approx. $129.95 7 approx. $189.00 ISBN 978-0-387-75423-9 ISBN 978-1-60327-533-0 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Biomedicine
R. G. Bagley, B. A. Teicher, Genzyme Corporation, S. C. Baraban, University of California, San Francisco, G. Baronzio, G. Fiorentini, C. R. Cogle (Eds .) Framingham, MA, USA (Eds .) CA, USA (Ed .) Cancer Microenvironment and Stem Cells and Cancer Animal Models of Epilepsy Therapeutic Implications Methods and Innovations Tumor Pathophysiology Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies The discovery of stem cells has ignited a field of discovery in many human disease areas including With its complex anatomical, molecular, elec- diabetes, neurology, and cancer. The tissues from trophysiological and behavioral components, which stem cells have been derived for research epilepsy provides the neuroscientist with nearly In the post-genomic era, cancer is a genetic have become controversial over the years. Stem boundless opportunities to examine basic neuro- disease. However, cancer genotype does not always cells hold promise in the treatment of debilitating biological mechanisms. In Animal Models of equal cancer phenotype. Cancers with the same diseases as a new source of therapy. While stem Epilepsy: Methods and Innovations, prominent genetic abnormalities don’t always behave the cells may provide therapeutic benefit under certain investigators in the field examine several novel same. Understanding and eradicating cancers will conditions, stem cells have most recently been models of epilepsy in mice as well as in geneti- require an appreciation for cancer’s ecology. implicated in the progression and aggressiveness of cally tractable “simple” species such as Drosophila This book is the first to comprehensively explore certain cancers. melanogaster (fruit flies), Caenorhabditis elegans and critically appraise cancer microenviron- Stem cells are characterized by the potential to (worms), Xenopus laevis (tadpoles) and Danio ments and host interactions with an eye towards self-renew, to differentiate, and can sustain tumor rerio (zebrafish). While covering some traditional exploiting our understanding for new treatments. growth. Cancer stem cells have been implicated in models, the volume also explores the newest The team of contributors share amongst them a variety of tumor types including gliomas, breast, innovations like modeling seizure activity in silica impressive experiences at the laboratory bench colon, and prostate carcinomas. Hematopoietic and advanced strategies for seizure detection and and in the clinic. These physician-scientists have stem cell malignancies have been demonstrated in gene therapy. As a volume in the successful Neuro- dedicated themselves to the tension between the contributing to hematological malignancies such methods™ series, the chapters provide clear, step- urgency for cures and the technical challenges of as leukemia. Mesenchymal stem cells have also by-step protocols and thought-provoking reviews discovery. been implicated in progression of disease. of the most recent advancements in the field. Features Features Features 7 A bird’s-eye view of cancer biology 7 Will encompass many aspects of stem cells 7 Provides an easily accessible reference for 7 A critical appraisal of cancer’s context in as they pertain to cancer 7 Will introduce the emerging animal models of epilepsy written by addition to its substance 7 Written by a team of concept of cancer stem cells vs. normal stem cells leading researchers in the field 7 Details the physician-scientists merging experiences at the lab 7 The first chapters will describe the environ- latest innovations and methodologies currently bench with the fight in the cancer clinic mental niche where stem cells reside prior to being being applied in the field of epilepsy research recruited to sites of tumorigenesis 7 Separate 7 Covers a wide range of species and approaches Fields of interest chapters will distinguish hematopoietic stem cells 7 Moves beyond traditional animal models to Cancer Research; Pathology; Oncology from mesenchymal stem cells encompass organisms and strategies that are at the cutting-edge of neuroscience Target groups Fields of interest Health and research libraries; researchers involved Cancer Research; Pharmacology/Toxicology Fields of interest in oncology, hematology, immunology, stem cells; Neurosciences; Neurology clinical oncologists, hematologists, immunologists; Target groups educators for clinical fellows, residents, interns, Cancer researchers, graduate students Target groups graduate students, undergraduate students; course Neuroscientists, clinical neuroscientists, neurolo- books for fellows, graduate students, under- Discount group gists, neurophysiologists, and neurobiologists graduate students; pharmaceutical companies P (oncology, hematology, immunology, stem cells) Discount group P Discount group P
Biomedical and Life Sciences Springer Protocols Due April 2009 Biomedical and Life Sciences Due April 2009 2009 . Approx . 330 p . 62 illus ., 16 in color . With 1 4-page Due April 2009 color insert . (Cancer Drug Discovery and Development) 2009 . Approx . 270 p . 65 illus ., 7 in color . Hardcover (Neuromethods, Volume 40) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 335 p . Hardcover 7 $139.00 7 $139.00 7 $169.00 ISBN 978-1-60327-932-1 ISBN 978-1-60327-262-9 ISBN 978-1-4020-9575-7 Biomedicine Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
M. Beckerman, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Current Topics in A. Destexhe, T. Bal, CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France Ridge, TN, USA Microbiology and (Eds .) Cellular Signaling in Immunology Dynamic-Clamp
Health and Disease Series editors: R. J. Collier, R. W. Compans, From Principles to Applications M. D. Cooper, T. Honjo, H. Koprowski, F. Melchers, M. Oldstone, S. Olsnes, P. K. Vogt, Y. Y. Gleba, In today’s world, three great classes of non-infec- B. Malissen, H. W. Virgin Dynamic-clamp is a fascinating electrophysiology tious diseases – the metabolic syndromes (such as technique that consists of merging living neurons type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis), the cancers, Volume 334 with computational models. The dynamic-clamp and the neurodegenerative disorders – have risen (also called “conductance injection”) allows experi- to the fore. These diseases, all associated with D. McGavern, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, mentalists and theoreticians to challenge neurons increasing age of an individual, have proven to CA, USA; M. Dustin, Med . NYU School of Medicine, (or any other type of cell) with complex conduc- be remarkably complex and difficult to treat. This New York, NY, USA (Eds .) tance stimuli generated by a computer. is because, in large measure, when the cellular The technique can be implemented from neural signaling pathways responsible for maintaining Visualizing Immunity simulation environments and a variety of custom- homeostasis and health of the body become made or commercial systems. The real-time inter- dysregulated, they generate equally stable disease action between the computer and cell also enables states. As a result the body may respond posi- the design of recording paradigms with unprec- tively to a drug, but only for a while and then Contents edented accuracy via a computational model of revert back to the disease state. Cellular Signaling Two-photon imaging of the immune system: the electrode. Dynamic-Clamp: From Principles to in Health and Disease summarizes our current A custom technology platform for high-speed, Applications contains contributions from leading understanding of these regulatory networks in multi-color tissue imaging of immune responses.- researchers in the field, who investigate these the healthy and diseased states, showing which Visualizing intermolecular interactions in T cells.- paradigms at the cellular or network level, in vivo molecular components might be prime targets for Multiscale analysis of T cell activation: correlating and in vitro, and in different brain regions and drug interventions. in vitro and in vivo analysis of the immunological cardiac cells. synapse.- T cell migration dynamics within lymph Features nodes during steady state: An overview of extra- From the contents 7 Summarizes the functioning of complex cellular and intracellular factors influencing the 1: Associating living cells and computational signaling pathways in different tissues and organs basal intranodal T cell motility.- Chemoattractant models: from basics to present applications of the of the body in both health and disease Receptor Signaling and Its Role in Lymphocyte dynamic-clamp. 2: Dendritic dynamic clamp – 7 Provides insights into the underlying Motility and Trafficking.- New insights into leuko- a tool to study single neuron computation. 3: biophysical processes, the associated stable states, cyte recruitment by intravital microscopy.- Visual- Synaptic conductances and spike generation in and the quantitative methods used for their study izing the molecular and cellular events underlying cortical cells. 4: Simulating In Vivo Background 7 Presents the latest research findings as a guide the initiation of B cell activation.- Tracking the Activity in a Slice with the Dynamic Clamp. to drug design and tissue engineering dynamics of salmonella specific T cell responses.- 5: Impact of background synaptic activity on Multi-photon imaging of listeria monocytogenes neuronal response properties revealed by stepwise Fields of interest infection.- Inflammation on the mind: Visualizing replication of in vivo-like conditions in vitro. 6: Biophysics/Biomedical Physics; Cell Biology; immunity in the central nervous system.- Multi- Testing methods for synaptic conductance analysis Molecular Medicine photon imaging of cytotoxic T lymphocyte-medi- using controlled conductance injection with ated anti-tumor immune responses. dynamic clamp. Target groups Biological and Medical Physicists, Cell Biologists, Fields of interest Fields of interest Biomedical Engineers, and Biochemists Immunology; Human Physiology; Neurosciences; Computer Appl. in Life Sciences; Molecular Medicine Neurobiology Discount group P Target groups Target groups Researchers and scientists in the field of Experimental biophysicists, neurophysiologists immunology and cardiac physiologists; theoreticians, engineers, computational neuroscientists, and graduate and Discount group undergraduate students P Discount group P
Physics and Astronomy Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Due June 2009 Due March 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 450 p . 193 illus . (Biological and Medical 2009 . Approx . 410 p . 60 illus . (Springer Series in Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 285 p . 31 illus ., 25 in color . Hardcover Computational Neuroscience, Volume 3) Hardcover 7 $159.00 7 $199.00 7 $149.00 ISBN 978-0-387-98172-7 ISBN 978-3-540-93862-0 ISBN 978-0-387-89278-8 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Biomedicine
M. Filippi, Scientific Institute and University T. Jue, University of California, Davis, CA, USA (Ed .) D. V. Krysko, P. Vandenabeele (Eds .) Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy (Ed .) Fundamental Concepts in Phagocytosis of Dying Cells fMRI Techniques and Biophysics From Molecular Mechanisms to Protocols Volume 1 Human Diseases
As fMRI technology has provided invaluable In the first volume, Fundamental Concepts in This comprehensive volume integrates the most insights into the mechanisms through which the Biophysics, the authors lay down a foundation innovative and current findings from several human brain works in healthy individuals and in for biophysics study. Rajiv Singh opens the book related disciplines of scientific research, including patients with different neurological and psychiatric by pointing to the central importance of “Math- pathology, immunology, genetics, and cellular and conditions, the study of brain function and even ematical Methods in Biophysics”. William Fink molecular biology. It is divided into two sections: the monitoring of the effects of treatment have follows with a discussion on “Quantum Mechanics “Molecular mechanisms of phagocytosis of dying become more effective and efficient. In fMRI Tech- Basic to Biophysical Methods”. Together, these cells” and “Impairment of phagocytosis of dying niques and Protocols, an international assemblage two chapters establish some of the principles of cells and its role in the development of diseases”. of renowned scientists and physicians provide the mathematical physics underlying many biophysics No other recent books devoted to this subject are background needed to plan and design new studies techniques. Because computer modeling forms available. in order to advance our knowledge of the physi- an intricate part of biophysics research, Subhadip All of the contributors are experts working at the ology of the normal human brain and its change Raychaudhuri and colleagues introduce the use of forefront of scientific discovery, and the reviews following tissue injury. With sections focusing computer modeling in “Computational Modeling they present systematically examine the most on basic principles of fMRI, its application to of Receptor–Ligand Binding and Cellular Signaling exciting and innovative aspects of their particular measure brain function, clinical applications, and Processes”. Yin Yeh and coworkers bring to the areas of expertise. Both researchers and physicians glimpses into the future of fMRI development, the reader’s attention the physical basis underlying will find this volume of major benefit because volume condenses this ample, varied field into one the common use of fluorescence spectroscopy in it covers the immunological and molecular user-friendly compendium of information and biomedical re-search in their chapter “Fluores- biological aspects of phagocytosis of dying cells as techniques. cence Spectroscopy”. well as its clinical relevance.
Features Contents Features 7 Provides an easily accessible reference volume Mathematical Methods in Biophysics.- Quantum 7 The first book on this subject 7 Devoted to for fMRI of the CNS written by leading researchers Mechanics Basic to Biophysical Methods.- Compu- describing the molecular mechanisms of phago- in the field 7 Presents an up-to-date description tational Modeling of Receptor–Ligand Binding cytosis of dying cells and examining the impact of of the technical developments of fMRI and Cellular Signaling Processes.- Fluorescence defective clearance of dying cells on the immune 7 Comprehensive guide to the performance Spectroscopy.- Electrophysiological Measurements function and development of human diseases of fMRI experiments and to the analysis of the of Membrane Proteins.- Single-Particle Tracking.- 7 Will be of great interest and value for students acquired data NMR Measurement of Biomolecule Diffusion. in medical, biomedical and biotechnological faculties and for researchers in biotechnological Fields of interest Fields of interest companies Neurosciences; Diagnostic Radiology Biophysics/Biomedical Physics; Biomedicine general Fields of interest Target groups Biomedicine general; Immunology Clinical neuroscientists, clinical neurologists, Target groups neuropsychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, Graduate students in biophysics, chemistry, Target groups psychiatrists, radiologists, MR bioengineers and physics, and engineering to survey the physical Immunologists and clinical immunologists; physi- physicists, and neurosurgeons techniques that scientists use to study biology cians; molecular and cellular biologists; biochem- ists; scientists working on cancer, autoimmune Discount group Discount group diseases, atherosclerosis and organ transplantation; P P graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working in these fields; biotechnology companies that focus on immunological research
Discount group P
Springer Protocols Physics and Astronomy Biomedical and Life Sciences Due April 2009 Due June 2009 Due March 2009 2009 . Approx . 800 p . 254 illus ., 109 in color . 2009 . Approx . 255 p . 9 illus ., 7 in color . (Handbook of (Neuromethods, Volume 41) Hardcover Modern Biophysics) Hardcover 2009 . X, 454 p . Hardcover 7 $169.00 7 $129.00 7 $189.00 ISBN 978-1-60327-918-5 ISBN 978-1-58829-973-4 ISBN 978-1-4020-9292-3 10 Biomedicine Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
S. Y. Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and C. Legéndy W. R. Leifert, CSIRO Human Nutrition, Adelaide, SA, Technology, Daejeon, Korea (Ed .) Australia (Ed .) Circuits in the Brain Systems Biology and A Model of Shape Processing in the G Protein-Coupled Receptors Biotechnology of Primary Visual Cortex in Drug Discovery Escherichia coli
Dr. Charles Legéndy’s Circuits in the Brain: A The G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), known Systems biology is changing the way biological Model of Shape Processing in the Primary Visual to be one of the largest superfamilies in the human systems are studied by allowing us to examine the Cortex is published at a time marked by unprec- genome, underpin a multitude of physiological cell and organism as a whole. Systems biotech- edented advances in experimental brain research processes and represent a significant target for nology allows optimal design and development of which are, however, not matched by similar bioactive and drug discovery programs. In G upstream to downstream bioprocesses by taking advances in theoretical insight. For this reason, the Protein-Coupled Receptors in Drug Discovery: a systems-approach. E. coli has been a model timing is ideal for the appearance of Dr. Legéndy’s Methods and Protocols, experts in the field organism for almost all biological and biotech- book, which undertakes to derive certain global provide a range of classic and cutting-edge labora- nological studies. This book brings together for features of the brain directly from the neurons. tory protocols developed for GPCR research, as the first time the state-of-the-art reviews by the Circuits in the Brain, with its “relational firing” well as several current review articles relevant to world-leading experts on systems biology and model of shape processing, includes a step-by-step the area of high throughput GPCR screening, with biotechnological applications of E. coli. The development of a set of multi-neuronal networks discussion on GPCR structure and GPCR signal- topics covered include genomics and functional for transmitting visual relations, using a strategy ling. Written in the highly successful Methods in genomics, resources for systems biology, network believed to be equally applicable to many aspects Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include analysis, genome-scale metabolic reconstruction, of brain function other than vision. The book introductions to their respective topics, lists of modelling and simulation, dynamic modelling contains a number of testable predictions at the the necessary materials and reagents, step-by- and simulation, systems-level analysis of evolu- neuronal level, some believed to be accessible to step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on tion, plasmids and expression systems, protein the techniques which have recently become avail- troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. synthesis, production and export, engineering the able. central metabolism, synthetic biology, and systems Features metabolic engineering of E. coli. From the contents 7 Contains several comprehensive reviews of Part 1. Concepts of Brain Theory. 1. Lettvin’s GPCR screening technologies by authoritative Features challenge. 2. Issues concerning the nature of leaders 7 Provides an easily accessible reference 7 Complete and state-of-the-art coverage of neuronal response. 3. “Events” in the brain. 4. Cell volume for cell-based GPCR screening written by systems biology and biotechnology of E. coli assemblies. 5. Surprise, statistical inference, and leading researchers in the field 7 Covers a wide 7 Coverage of all levels of omics and genome-scale conceptual notes. 6. A new term: ignitions which range of assay formats and systems 7 Empha- computational studies in E. coli “reach” or “don’t reach” a neuron. 7. Confirmation sizes technologies applicable to high throughput 7 Comprehensive coverage of engineering loops, powered by self-ignitions. 8. Communi- screening and research-based, high information E. coli, and biotechnological applications cating “relatedness” through time-linked ignitions. content assays 7 Contributions from world-leading experts 9. Relational firing: broadcasting a shape through in the fields time-linked ignitions.- Part 2. Contour strings and Field of interest the contour wave. 10. Enter the contour string. 11. Pharmacology/Toxicology Fields of interest Drift of the retinal image. 12. Theory of the simple Biochemistry, general; Microbiology; Microbial cell. 13. Theory of the complex cell. 14. Corner Target groups Genetics and Genomics processing: theory of the hypercomplex cell.- Part Molecular biologists, pharmacologists, biochem- 3. Nodes, links, bridgeheads. 15. Nodes on contour ists, and bio-nanotechnologists Target groups strings. 16. Custom-made unstable networks made University students, professors, industry to support tracking. 17. Why is the drifting retinal Discount group researchers in biology, microbiology, biotech- image helpful in perception? P nology, bioengineering, molecular biology, chemical engineering, systems biology, computa- Fields of interest tional biology, etc. Neurosciences; Neurobiology; Mathematical and Computational Physics Discount group P Target groups Neuroscientists, psychophysicists
Discount group P
Springer Protocols Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Due April 2009 Due April 2009 Due March 2009 2009 . Approx . 370 p . 88 illus . (Methods in Molecular 2009 . XXII, 482 p . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 155 p . 100 illus . Hardcover Biology, Volume 552) Hardcover 7 $249.00 7 approx. $129.00 7 $110.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-9393-7 ISBN 978-0-387-88848-4 ISBN 978-1-60327-316-9 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Biomedicine 11
N. Segev, A. Alfonso, G. S. Payne, J. Donaldson E. G. Van Meir, Emory University School of Medicine, (Eds .) Atlanta, GA, USA (Ed .) Trafficking Inside Cells CNS Cancer Pathways, Mechanisms and Regulation Models, Markers, Prognostic Factors, Targets, and Therapeutic Approaches
The intra-cellular trafficking field has made a quantum leap in the last few decades. The three The volume will cover three areas of research in sections of this book cover the past, present and brain tumors: a) animal models for brain tumors, future of this rapidly developing field. The first including spontaneous occurrence of brain tumors section is about the compartments and pathways in mammals, transgenic models in rodents and defined more than 50 years ago by the pioneering transplant models; b) Prognostic factors and studies of George Palade, who received the Nobel biomarkers; c) Therapeutic targets and targeting Prize for this work. However, as shown in the approaches to brain tumors. chapters in this section, new approaches that allow us to study the dynamics of these compartments Features and pathways have revealed that the compartments 7 The volume will cover three areas of research in are not as stable as was previously thought. Several brain tumors issues discussed within this section are still contro- versial. The second section on mechanisms is From the contents what the field has been focused on during the last 1: PDGF-Based Malignant Glioma Model in Rats 20-25 years. This is the largest section of the book. and Mice. 2: Modeling Brain Tumors Using Avian Starting with the work of James Rothman and Retroviral Gene Transfer. 3: Using Neurofibroma- Randy Schekman, components of the machinery tosis Type 1 Mouse Models to Understand Human were identified and mechanisms were deciphered. Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas. 4: Transgenic Mouse Models of CNS Tumors: Using Geneti- From the contents cally Engineered Murine Models to Study the Intracellular Compartments and Pathways: Role p21-Ras in Glioblastoma Multiforme.- 5: Overview.- How We Study Protein Transport.- The Pten-Deficient Mouse Models for High-Grade Golgi Apparatus.- The Endocytic Pathway.- Regu- Astrocytomas. 6: The NF1/p53 Knockout Trans- lated Secretion.- Overview of Protein Trafficking genic Model for Malignant Glioma. 7: Conditional Mechanisms.- Entry into the Endoplasmic Retic- Models for Brain Tumors in Transgenic Mice. ulum: Protein Translocation, Folding and Quality 8: Human Brain Tumor Cell and Tumor Tissue Control.- COP-Mediated Vesicle Transport.- Transplantation Models. 9: Transformation of Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis.- Biogenesis of Human Brain Cells in Culture as Models for Brain Dense-Core Secretory Granules.- Lipid-Dependent Tumors. 10: History of Important Carcinogen- Membrane Remodelling in Protein Trafficking.- Induced Brain Tumor Cell Lines. Carrier Motility.- Tethering Factors.- Intracellular Membrane Fusion.- Regulation and Coordination Fields of interest of Intra-Cellular Trafficking: An Overview.- Regu- Cancer Research; Pharmacology/Toxicology; lation of Protein Trafficking by GTP-Binding Oncology Proteins.- Post-Translational Control of Protein Trafficking in the Post-Golgi Secretory and Endo- Target groups cytic Pathway. Basic neuroscientists, clinical neuroscientists, neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists, basic and Fields of interest translational researchers, clinicians Biomedicine general; Medical Microbiology Discount group Target groups P Researchers and scientists
Discount group P
Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Due April 2009 Due March 2009 2009 . Approx . 760 p . 160 illus ., 64 in color . With 2 2009 . Approx . 445 p . 68 illus ., 3 in color . 16-page color inserts . (Cancer Drug Discovery and (Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit) Hardcover Development) Hardcover 7 $179.00 7 $169.00 ISBN 978-0-387-93876-9 ISBN 978-1-60327-552-1 12 Psychology Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
M. Montero, Universidad Central de Venezuela, J. Palombo, H. K. Bendicsen, B. J. Koch Caracas, Venezuela; C. C. Sonn, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds .) Guide to Psychoanalytic Psychology of Liberation Developmental Theories Theory and Applications As the foundational theory of modern psycho- logical practice, psychoanalysis and its attendant Since the mid-1980s, the psychology of liberation assumptions predominated well through most of movement has been a catalyst for collective and the twentieth century. The influence of psycho- individual change in communities throughout analytic theories of development was profound Latin America, and beyond; and recent political and still resonates in the thinking and practice developments are making its powerful, trans- of today’s mental health professionals. Guide to formative ideas more relevant than ever before. Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories provides Psychology of Liberation: Theory and Applica- a succinct and reliable overview of what these tions updates the activist frameworks developed theories are and where they came from. Ably by Ignacio Martin-Baro and Paulo Freire with combining theory, history, and biography it compelling stories from the frontlines of conflict summarizes the theories of Freud and his succes- in the developing and developed worlds, as social sors against the broader evolution of analytic science and psychological practice are allied with developmental theory itself, giving readers a struggles for peace, justice, and equality. deeper understanding of this history, and of their In these chapters, liberation is presented as both own theoretical stance and choices of interven- an ongoing process and a core dimension of well- tions. Along the way, the authors discuss criteria being, entailing the reconstruction of social iden- for evaluating developmental theories, trace persis- tity and the transformation of all parties involved, tent methodological concerns, and shed intriguing both oppressed and oppressors. light on what was considered normative child and adolescent behavior in earlier eras. Features 7 Influence and adoption can be seen in the kind Features of community social psychology developed in 7 Discusses comprehensively the broad range of Latin America 7 Encapsulates terms of the epis- psychoanalytic developmental theories and places temological, philosophical, and methodological each in historical context, filling a void, in the traditions that have informed the development of literature 7 Organizes the content of each devel- liberation praxis opmental theory by age categories 7 Addresses seven psychological schools of thought, with an Fields of interest emphasis on the developmental perspective Cross Cultural Psychology; Personality and Social 7 Lends to the revival of interest in psychoana- Psychology lytic theory that was energized with the publica- tion of APA’s Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual Target groups (PDM) 7 Brings to the forefront the ongoing Social psychologists, peace psychologists, commu- integration of psychoanalysis and the neurosci- nity psychologists, social practitioners, policy ences with a chapter on the neurobiology of analysts attachment
Discount group Fields of interest P Psychoanalysis; Social Work
Target groups Clinical psychologists, psychoanalysts, psychia- trists, social workers, and graduate students and professors working in the areas of social work, psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, and counseling
Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Behavioral Science Due March 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 465 p . 5 illus . (Peace Psychology Book Series) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 290 p . Hardcover 7 approx. $149.95 7 $119.00 ISBN 978-0-387-85783-1 ISBN 978-0-387-88454-7 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Mathematics 13
A. M. Andrew, Reading, UK M. Biskup, A. Bovier, F. Hollander, D. Ioffe, F. den Hollander, University of Leiden, F. Martinelli, K. Netocný, F. Toninelli, R. Kotecký (Eds .) The Netherlands A Missing Link in Cybernetics Logic and Continuity Methods of Contemporary Random Polymers Mathematical Statistical École d’Été de Probabilités de Saint-Flour Physics XXXVII – 2007 The text begins by reviewing the origins and With contributions by numerous experts aims of cybernetics with particular reference to Warren McCulloch’s declared lifetime quest of Polymer chains that interact with themselves “understanding man’s understanding”. It is shown and/or with their environment are fascinating that continuous systems can undergo complex This collection of courses introduces the reader to objects, displaying a range of interesting physical self-organization, but a need for classification the recent progress with attention being paid to and chemical phenomena. The focus in this of situations becomes apparent and can be seen laying solid grounds and developing various basic monograph is on the mathematical description as the evolutionary beginning of concept-based tools. of some of these phenomena, with particular processing. Possibilities for complex self-organiza- An introductory chapter on lattice spin models emphasis on phase transitions as a function of tion are emphasized by discussion of a general is useful as a background for other lectures of interaction parameters, associated critical behavior principle that has been termed significance feed- the collection. The topics include new results on and space-time scaling. Topics include: self-repel- back, of which backpropagation of errors in neural phase transitions for gradient lattice models (with lent polymers, self-attracting polymers, polymers nets is a special case. introduction to the techniques of the reflection interacting with interfaces, charged polymers, It is also noted that continuous measures positivity), stochastic geometry reformulation of copolymers near linear or random selective inter- come to be associated with processing that is classical and quantum Ising models, the local- faces, polymers interacting with random substrate essentially concept-based, as acknowledged in ization/delocalization transition for directed and directed polymers in random environment. Marvin Minsky’s reference to heuristic connec- polymers. A general rigorous framework for Different techniques are exposed, including the tion between problems, and the associated basic theory of metastability is presented and particular method of local times, large deviations, the lace learning heuristic of Minsky and Selfridge. applications in the context of Glauber and Kawa- expansion, generating functions, the method saki dynamics of lattice models are discussed. A of excursions, ergodic theory, partial annealing Features pedagogical account of several recently discussed estimates, coarse-graining techniques and martin- 7 Advances an alternative approach to analyze topics in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics with gales. This monograph offers a mathematical and model intelligence 7 Presents thoughts and an emphasis on general principles is followed by a panorama of polymer chains, which even today ideas systematically discussion of kinetically constrained spin models holds plenty of challenges. that are reflecting important peculiar features of Contents glassy dynamics. Contents Preface.- Cybernetics: Origins and Aims.- Where 1 Introduction.- 2 Two Basic Models.- Part A to Start?- Continuous Versus Discrete.- Adapta- Contents Polymers with Self-Interaction.- 3 Soft Polymers in tion, Self-Organization, and Learning.- Backpro- Reflection Positivity and Phase Transitions in Low Dimension.- 4 Soft Polymers in High Dimen- pogation.- Self Reference.- Fractal Intelligence.- Lattice Spin Models.- Stochastic Geometry of sion.- 5 Elastic Polymers.- 6 Polymer Collapse.- Conclusions.- References. Classical and Quantum Ising Models.- Localization 7 Polymer Adsorption.- Part B Polymers in Transition in Disordered Pinning Models.- Meta- Random Environment.- 8 Charged Polymers.- Fields of interest stability.- Three Lectures on Metastability Under 9 Copolymers near a Linear Selective Interface.- Mathematical Logic and Foundations; Artificial Stochastic Dynamics.- A Selection of Nonequilib- 10 Copolymers near a Random Selective Inter- Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Applications of rium Issues.- Facilitated Spin Models: Recent and face.- 11 Random Pinning and Wetting of Poly- Mathematics new Results. mers.- 12 Polymers in a Random Potential.
Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Researchers in AI, cybernetics, and systems Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; science; graduate students Mathematical and Computational Physics; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Structural Mechanics Science, Chemistry & Geosciences; Structural Discount group Mechanics P Target groups Researchers and graduate students Target groups Researchers and graduate students Discount group P Discount group P
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Due May 2009 Due April 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 280 p . (Lecture Notes in Mathematics / 2009 . Approx . 225 p . 4 illus . (IFSR International Series on 2009 . Approx . 355 p . (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Ecole d’Eté Probabilit .Saint-Flour, Volume 1974) Systems Science and Engineering, Volume 26) Hardcover Volume 1970) Softcover Softcover 7 approx. $89.95 7 approx. $79.95 7 approx. $59.95 ISBN 978-0-387-75163-4 ISBN 978-3-540-92795-2 ISBN 978-3-642-00332-5 4 Mathematics Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
M. M. Deza, École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France; J. Glaz, V. Pozdnyakov, University of Connecticut, L. Helms, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, E. Deza, Moscow State Pedagogical University, Storrs, CT, USA; S. Wallenstein, Mount Sinai School of IL, USA Moscow, Russia Medicine, New York, NY, USA (Eds .) Potential Theory Encyclopedia of Distances Scan Statistics Methods and Applications Distance metrics and distances have become an Th is book presents a clear path from calculus to essential tool in many areas of pure and applied classical potential theory and beyond with the aim Mathematics, and this encyclopedia is the fi rst one Scan statistics is currently one of the most active of moving the reader into a fertile area of math- to treat the subject in full. and important areas of research in applied prob- ematical research as quickly as possible. Th e fi rst Th e book appears just as research intensifi es into ability and statistics. It has direct applications half of the book develops the subject matter from metric spaces and especially, distance design for to a wide variety of fi elds, inlcuding astronomy, fi rst principles using only calculus. Th e second applications. Th ese distances are particularly bioinformatics, biosurveillance, biological half comprises more advanced material for those crucial, for example, in computational biology, sciences, computer science, geography, medical with a senior undergraduate or beginning graduate image analysis, speech recognition, and informa- and pharmaceutical sciences, quality control, course in real analysis. For specialized regions, tion retrieval. Here, an assessment of the practical reliability theory, spatial statistics, communica- solutions of Laplace’s equation are constructed questions arising during selection of a “good”’ tions, ecology, and epidemiology. Filling a gap in having prescribed normal derivatives on the fl at distance function has been left aside in favor of the literature, this self-contained volume brings portion of the boundary and prescribed values on a comprehensive listing of the main available together a collection of selected chapters that cover the remaining portion of the boundary. By means distances, a useful tool for the distance design current topics of research on the theory, methods, of transformations known as diff eomorphisms, community. and applications of scan statistics. these solutions are morphed into local solutions Th is reader-friendly reference off ers both indepen- Th e chapters are written by leading experts in the on regions with curved boundaries. Th e Perron- dent introductions and defi nitions, while at the fi eld. Key features include a presentation, which Weiner-Brelot method is then used to construct same time making cross-referencing easy through is accessible to both statisticians and scientists global solutions for elliptic PDEs involving a hyperlink-like boldfaced references to original from other disciplines where scan statistics are mixture of prescribed values of a boundary defi nitions. Th is high-quality publication is a mix employed; emphasis on real-world applications diff erential operator on part of the boundary of reference resource and coff ee-table book. to areas such as bioinformatics and biosurveil- and prescribed values on the remainder of the lance; and extensive references to research articles, boundary. Features books, and relevant computer soft ware. 7 Unique overview of the theme “distance” in Features mathematics and science, done in a cross-disci- Features 7 Written by the author of Introduction to Poten- plinary fashion 7 Presentation is accessible to statisticians as well tial Th eory, this is a new and modern textbook that as to scientists from other disciplines where scan introduces all the important concepts of classical From the contents statistics are employed, including applied prob- potential theory 7 Equips readers for further study Part I. Mathematics of Distances.- Part II. Geom- ability, biology, computer science, pharmaceutical in elliptic partial diff erential equations, axiomatic etry and Distances.- Part III. Distances in Classical science, medicine, geography, quality control, potential theory, and the interplay between prob- Mathematics.- Part IV. Distances in Applied communications, ecology, and epidemiology ability theory and potential theory Mathematics.- Part V. Computer-Related Distances.- Part VI. Distances in Natural Fields of interest From the contents Sciences.- Part VII. Real-World Distances. Statistical Th eory and Methods; Statistics for Life 1. Laplace’s Equation.- 2. Th e Dirichlet Problem.- Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences; Probability 3. Green Functions.- 4. Negligible Sets.- Fields of interest Th eory and Stochastic Processes 5. Dirichlet Problem for Unbounded Regions.- Geometry; Diff erential Geometry; Topology 6. Energy.- 7. Interpolation and Monotonicity.- Target groups 8. Newtonian Potential.- 9. Elliptic Operators. Target groups Graduate students and researchers in applied Mathematicians, natural scientists; probability and statistics, as well as scientists in Fields of interest postgraduate or beyond biology, computer science, pharmaceutical science, Potential Th eory; Partial Diff erential Equations medicine, geography, quality control, communica- Discount group tions, ecology, and epidemiology Target groups P Graduate students and researchers in mathematics, Discount group engineering, physics, and chemistry P Discount group P
Mathematics
Due April 2009 Mathematics Mathematics Originally published with the title: Dictionary of Due June 2009 Distances, by Elsevier, 2006 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 455 p . 50 illus . (Statistics for Industry and 2009 . Approx . 545 p . Hardcover Technology) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 455 p . 2 illus . (Universitext) Softcover 7 $229.00 7 approx. $95.00 7 approx. $59.95 ISBN 978-3-642-00233-5 ISBN 978-0-8176-4748-3 ISBN 978-1-84882-318-1 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Mathematics 15
L. Hörmander, Lund University, Lund, Sweden N. H. Ibragimov, Blekinge Institute of Technology, D. A. Kopriva, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Karlskrona, Sweden; V. F. Kovalev, Institute for FL, USA The Analysis of Linear Partial Mathematical Modeling of Russian Academy of Differential Operators IV Sciences, Moscow, Russia Implementing Spectral Methods for Partial Fourier Integral Operators Approximate and Renormgroup Symmetries Differential Equations Algorithms for Scientists and Engineers From the reviews 7 Volumes III and IV complete L. Hörmander’s treatise on linear partial differential equations. They constitute the most complete and Approximate and Renormgroup Symmetries up-to-date account of this subject, by the author deals with approximate transformation groups, This book presents a systematic and self-contained who has dominated it and made the most significant symmetries of integro-differential equations and development of the fundamental algorithms contributions in the last decades.....It is a superb renormgroup symmetries. It includes a concise needed to create spectral method codes for numer- book, which must be present in every mathematical and self-contained introduction to basic concepts ical solutions of partial differential equations in library, and an indispensable tool for all - young and and methods of Lie group analysis, and provides mathematical physics (potential, transport, and old - interested in the theory of partial differential an easy-to-follow introduction to the theory of wave propagation). It contains detailed algorithms operators 7 L. Boutet de Monvel in Bulletin of approximate transformation groups and symme- in pseudocode to implement spectral method the American Mathematical Society, 1987 tries of integro-differential equations. approximations to both one and two dimensional The book is designed for specialists in nonlinear PDEs in realistic geometries. It shows that only 7 This treatise is outstanding in every respect and physics - mathematicians and non-mathematicians a few fundamental algorithms form the building must be counted among the great books in math- - interested in methods of applied group analysis blocks of any spectral code, even for problems with ematics. It is certainly no easy reading (...) but a for investigating nonlinear problems in physical complex geometries. Also, the topics in this book careful study is extremely rewarding for its wealth of science and engineering. are organized by problem classes (e.g. solution of ideas and techniques and the beauty of presentation steady potentials) rather than by mathematical 7 J. Brüning in Zentralblatt MATH, 1987 Features topic. The book is divided into two parts: First 7 First book to introduce to an emerging field comes a primer on spectral approximation and the Features in modern group analysis 7 Offers a unique basic algorithms including FFT algorithms, Gauss 7 Honours awarded to Lars Hörmander opportunity to develop analytical skills in this field quadrature algorithms, and how to approximate 7 Fields Medal 1962, Speaker at International 7 Enables the reader to apply new methods in derivatives. The second part shows how to use Congress 1970, Wolf Prize 1988, AMS Steele Prize his/her own research those algorithms to solve steady and time depen- 2006 dent PDEs in one and two space dimensions. From the contents Contents 1. Lie group analysis in outline.- 2. Approximate Features Lagrangian Distributions and Fourier Integral transformation groups and symmetries.- 7 First book to cover multidomain spectral Operators.- Pseudo-Differential Operators of Prin- 3. Symmetries of integro-differential equations.- methods for the numerical solution of time-depen- cipal Type.- Subelliptic Operators.- Uniqueness for 4. Renormgroup symmetries. dent 1D and 2D partial differential equations the Cauchy Problem.- Spectral Asymptotics.- Long 7 Presents a set of basic examples that can be Range Scattering Theory.- Bibliography.- Index.- Fields of interest directly used as building blocks to solve more Index of Notation. Applications of Mathematics complex PDEs in realistic geometries 7 With exercises and questions at the end of each chapter Field of interest Target groups to encourage the reader to experiment with the Analysis Specialists in nonlinear physics, mathematicians presented algorithms and nonmathematicians interested in methods of Target groups applied group analysis for investigating nonlinear Fields of interest Graduate students and researchers problems in physical, engineering and natural Partial Differential Equations; Numerical and sciences, graduate students in applied math- Computational Methods; Numeric Computing Discount group ematics, physics and engineering P Target groups Discount group Scientists, researchers, graduates in computational P mathematics, engineering, meteorology, physics
Discount group P
Mathematics Mathematics
Due April 2009 Due June 2009
Originally published as Volume 275 in the series: Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press Grundlehren der mathematischen Wissenschaften Mathematics Jointly published with Higher Education Press Reprint of the 1st ed . 1985 . Corr . 2nd printing 1994 . Due July 2009 2009 . Approx . 365 p . 7 illus . (Classics in Mathematics) 2009 . Approx . 160 p . 7 illus . (Nonlinear Physical Science, Softcover Volume) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 350 p . (Scientific Computation) Hardcover 7 $59.95 7 approx. $159.00 7 approx. $99.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00117-8 ISBN 978-3-642-00227-4 ISBN 978-90-481-2260-8 Mathematics Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
T. Mochizuki, Kyoto University, Japan H. Petsche, Potsdam, Germany T. Radulescu, Fratii Buzesti College, Craiova, Romania; V. D. Radulescu, University of Craiova, Donaldson Type nvariants for Graßmann Romania; T. Andreescu, University of Texas at Dallas, Algebraic Surfaces TX, USA Transition of Moduli Stacks Problems in Real Analysis Hermann Grassmann whose career was spent as Advanced Calculus on the Real Axis a high-school teacher in Stettin is known as the We are defi ning and studying an algebro-geometric founder of n-dimensional vector algebra as well as analogue of Donaldson invariants by using moduli for his lasting contributions to physics and linguis- spaces of semistable sheaves with arbitrary ranks tics. In his opus magnum, the “Ausdehnungslehre” Problems in Real Analysis: Advanced Calculus on on a polarized projective surface.We are inter- he developed, mainly inspired by Schleiermacher’s the Real Axis features a comprehensive collection ested in relations among the invariants, which philosophical method, an entirely new mathemat- of challenging problems in mathematical analysis are natural generalizations of the “wall-crossing ical discipline. Ignored by his contemporaries, his that aim to promote creative, non-standard tech- formula” and the “Witten conjecture” for classical remarkable work is now recognized to have been niques for solving problems. Th is self-contained Donaldson invariants. that of a pioneer. Th e biography goes into detail text off ers a host of new mathematical tools and Our goal is to obtain a weaker version of these of the complex network of internal and external strategies which develop a connection between relations, by systematically using the intrinsic factors that shaped Grassmann’s development. analysis and other mathematical disciplines, smoothness of moduli spaces. According to the such as physics and engineering. A broad view recent excellent work of L. Goettsche, H. Nakajima Features of mathematics is presented throughout; the text and K. Yoshioka, the wall-crossing formula for 7 First biography of Grassmann, since Fried- is excellent for the classroom or self-study. It is Donaldson invariants of projective surfaces can rich Engel’s, almost a century ago 7 Seeks to intended for undergraduate and graduate students be deduced from such a weaker result in the rank defi ne Grassmann’s place in the present scientifi c in mathematics, as well as for researchers engaged two case! context and in the history of sciences as a whole in the interplay between applied analysis, math- 7 Th rows light on the complex relations between ematical physics, and numerical analysis. Contents Grassmann’s philosophical, pedagogical, religious 1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminaries.- 3. Parabolic and scientifi c positions 7 Attempts an explana- Features L-Bradlow pairs.- 4. Geometric Invariant Th eory tion of the way in which Grassmann’s mathemat- 7 Develops basic valuable techniques for solving and Enhanced Master Space.- 5. Obstruction ical work is rooted in its sociological context problems in mathematical analysis on the real axis Th eories of Moduli Stacks and Master Spaces.- 7 Assumes only a basic knowledge of the topic 6. Virtual Fundamental Classes.- 7. Invariants. From the contents but opens the path to competitive research in the Preface.- Introduction.- Graßmann’s life.- Graß- fi eld 7 Includes interesting and valuable historical Field of interest mann’s sources of inspiration.- Hermann Günther accounts of ideas and methods in analysis Algebraic Geometry Graßmann’s contributions to the development 7 Presents a connection between analysis and of mathematics and their place in the history other mathematical disciplines, such as physics Target groups of mathematics.- Th e genesis and essence of and engineering Researchers and graduate students Hermann Günther Graßmann’s philosophical views in the 1844 Extension Th eory.- Chronology Fields of interest Discount group of Hermann Graßmann’s life.- Abbreviations.- Analysis; Ordinary Diff erential Equations; Appli- P Bibliography.- Sources: illustrations.- List of cations of Mathematics persons mentioned. Target groups Fields of interest For classroom or self-study; undergraduate and History of Mathematics graduate students in mathematics, as well as for researchers engaged in the interplay between Target groups applied analysis, mathematical physics, and Historians of sciences, historians of mathematics, numerical analysis mathematicians, physicists, philologists and philosophers; teachers in the above mentioned Discount group disciplines, educated public in general P
Discount group P
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Due April 2009 Due October 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 410 p . (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Volume 1972) Softcover 2009 . Approx . 280 p . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 420 p . 10 illus . Hardcover 7 $74.95 7 $99.95 7 approx. $79.95 ISBN 978-3-540-93912-2 ISBN 978-3-7643-8859-1 ISBN 978-0-387-77378-0 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Mathematics 7
M. V. Wickerhauser, Washington University, St . Louis, K. Williams, Torino, Italy (Ed .) Q. R. Yu, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, MO, USA BC, Canada; G. Liu, Shandong University, Jinan, Nexus Network Journal ,2 Shandong, China Mathematics for Multimedia Architecture and Mathematics Graph Factors and Matching Extensions Th is textbook presents the mathematics that is Th e title of this issue of the Nexus Network foundational to multimedia applications. Featuring Journal, “Architecture, Mathematics and Structure”, a rigorous survey of selected results from algebra is deliberately ambiguous. At fi rst glance, it might Graph Factors and Matching Extensions deals with and analysis, the work examines tools used to seem to indicate the relationship between what two important branches of graph theory – factor create application soft ware for multimedia signal buildings look like and how they stand up. Th is theory and extendable graphs. Due to the mature processing and communication. is indeed one aspect of what we are concerned techniques and wide ranges of applications, factors Key features include over 100 exercises with with here. But on a deeper level, the fundamental and matchings become useful tools in investigation complete solutions; many sample programs in concept of structure is what connects architecture of many theoretical problems and practical issues. Standard C and illustrations based on data from to mathematics. Both architecture and math- Th is book includes basic techniques, theoretical real studies; suggestions for further reading at the ematics are highly structured formal systems foundations, as well as recent advances in the fi eld. end of each chapter; and a companion website expressed through a symbolic language. For It also discusses open problems and conjectures to providing the computer programs described in the architecture, the generating structure might be inspire the readers. book as well as additional references and data fi les, geometrical, musical, modular, or fractal. Once we Th is book is primarily aimed at researchers and such as images and sounds, to enhance the reader’s understand the nature of the structure underlying graduate students in graph theory and combi- understanding of key topics. Only undergraduate- the design, we are able to “read” the meaning natorics in general. However, all the necessary level knowledge of mathematics and no previous inherent in the architectural forms. Th e papers prerequisites are developed from scratch and knowledge of statistics are required. in this issue all explore themes of structure in should be accessible to upper-level undergraduate diff erent ways. students with prior knowledge of graph theory. Features 7 Many sample programs in Standard C Features Features 7 Numerous illustrations based on data from 7 Each research paper includes a bibliography for 7 Balance of basic techniques, fundamental real studies 7 A companion website including further reading 7 Papers present discussions of theory and current research trends in matchings computer programs from the book as well as addi- architecture in Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and and factors 7 Th ere is currently no comprehen- tional references and data fi les, such as images and Central Asia 7 Issue also includes book reviews sive work published in this area while the fi eld has sounds 7 Ideal textbook for a broad audience and conference reports witnessed rapid growth in the past 15 years of upper undergraduate and beginning graduate students in computer science and mathematics Fields of interest Contents 7 Invaluable reference for multimedia applica- Mathematics, general; Architectural History and Fundamentals of factor theory.- Factors and tions developers Th eory graphic parameters.- (g,f )-factor and factoriza- tion.- Component factors and connected factors.- Fields of interest Target groups Elementary graphs and decomposition.- Extend- Applications of Mathematics; Multimedia Infor- Teachers and students of architecture and math- able graphs with special properties.- k-extendable mation Systems; Algorithms ematics; researchers in history of architecture and graphs and n-factor-critical graphs.- Fractional history of astronomy factors. Target groups Upper undergraduate and beginning graduate Discount group Fields of interest students in computer science and mathematics; P Combinatorics multimedia applications developers and all those interested in the mathematics underlying multi- Target groups media design and implementation Students and researchers on combinatorics, graph theory and factor and matching theory Discount group P Discount group P
Mathematics
Due June 2009 Mathematics Mathematics Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press . Due May 2009 Due September 2009 Jointly published with Higher Education Press 2009 . Approx . 310 p . 50 illus . (Applied and Numerical 2009 . Approx . 200 p . (Nexus Network Journal, Harmonic Analysis) Hardcover Volume 11,2) Softcover 2009 . Approx . 280 p . 51 illus . Hardcover 7 approx. $79.95 7 $09.00 7 approx. $59.00 ISBN 978-0-8176-4879-4 ISBN 978-3-7643-8975-8 ISBN 978-3-540-93951-1 18 Apress Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
J. Bennett J. Coggeshall, M. Tocker M. Dalrymple, S. Knaster Practical Django Projects Zend Enterprise PHP Patterns Learn Objective-C on the Mac
Django, the Python-based equivalent to Ruby’s Zend Enterprise PHP Patterns is the guide book Learn Objective-C on the Macintosh is a classic Rails Web development framework, is currently for the enterprise PHP developer. This book will programming primer for Mac OS X developers. one of the hottest topics in Web development. teach the experienced PHP developer how to And it’s hard to believe, but this will be the only Practical Django Projects introduces key features create and deploy their PHP applications in the guide to Objective-C specifically aimed at new of this framework by way of guiding the reader Enterprise environment. PHP has become more developers! through several real-world projects such as a than just a hobbyist’s language. It is being used content management system, blogging solution, to power huge web sites like Digg, Flickr, and Features and social networking website. This new edition Friendster. 7 The only guide to Objective-C specifically brings the book up to date with Django 1.1, and Writing PHP applications, and deploying them, aimed at new developers 7 Complete guide to adds a new chapter on unit testing in Django. for a high traffic application is much different than native application development in Mac OS X This book is authored by James Bennett, who developing for a small or occasional use web site. 7 Well known expert authors, including long- plays a major role in the Django project as release Zend Enterprise PHP Patterns is the only book on time best seller Scott Knaster and edited by Dave manager of Django, and a key contributor. the market that will show a PHP developer how to Mark See the following resources for more information properly create these high end applications. on Django: Django project website: http://www. Contents djangoproject.com/ Features 1: Hello. 2: Extensions to C. 3: Introduction to 7 The only book that covers creating and Object-Oriented Programming. 4: Inheritance. Features deploying enterprise level PHP applications as well 5: Composition. 6: Organizing Source Files. 7 Authored by James Bennett, a major contrib- as the environment in which PHP will run 7: A Quick Tour of the Foundation Kit. 8: Memory utor to the Django project who currently acts as 7 Sanctioned by Zend, The PHP Company Mangement. 9: Object Initialization. 10: Catego- the project’s software release manager 7 Intro- 7 Author is a highly respected member of the ries. 11: Protocols. 12: Introduction to the AppKit. duces readers to Django by way of the creation core PHP language team and is an active speaker at Appendix A: Coming to Objective-C from Other of practical, real-world projects such as a content PHP conferences Languages. management system, blogging solution, and social networking website Contents Field of interest Introduction to Zend Framework. Using Zend Data Structures, Cryptology and Information From the contents Studio. Data Caching Strategies. Asynchronous Theory 1: Welcome to Django. 2: You’re First Django Site: Operations. Securing your PHP Applications. A Simple CMS. 3: Customizing the Simple CMS. Monitoring your Applications. Creating Service- Target groups 4: A Django-Powered Weblog. 5: Expanding the Oriented Architectures in PHP. Integration with Beginner to Intermediate Developers new to Mac Weblog. 6: Templates for the Weblog. 7: Finishing Java objects. Production Farm Architecture. The OS X, Mac OS X developers new to Objective-C. the Weblog. 8: A Social Code-Sharing Site. MySQL Database. Production Farm Optimization. Education market component – Macs are often the development platform of choice in higher ED and Field of interest Field of interest for introductory CS courses Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems Programming Techniques Discount group Target groups Target groups C Beginner to Intermediate Python developers and Intermediate to Advanced PHP developers and Web developers architects and project managers
Discount group Discount group C C
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due June 2009 Due March 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 300 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 300 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 360 p . Softcover 7 approx. $39.99 7 approx. $46.99 7 $39.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1938-5 ISBN 978-1-4302-1974-3 ISBN 978-1-4302-1815-9 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Apress 19
N. Debes V. Gaudioso A. Goncalves Secrets of the Oracle Database Foundation Expression Beginning Java™ EE 6 Blend 3 with Silverlight Platform with GlassFish™ 3
Secrets of the Oracle Database is the definitive guide to undocumented and partially documented Silverlight is Microsoft’s breakthrough technology Enterprise Java™ platform, Java EE 6, is getting a features of the Oracle database server. It plays to for creating rich experiences on the web. Expres- facelift from Sun! Beginning Java EE 6 Platform the almost universal desire of Oracle database sion Blend is the visual environment used for with GlassFish 3 is the first tutorial on the new Java administrators and developers to give themselves creating these Silverlight applications. This book EE (Enterprise Edition) platform, and could be an “edge”, to learn some technique to make their details everything a designer or developer needs to one of the first books to the market all together on job easier, and to make themselves look experi- know to start developing Silverlight web applica- the new Java EE 6. enced in seasoned in the eyes of their colleagues. tions in Blend. Most books of the “tips and tricks” style are Features written on demanding, publisher-driven schedules Features 7 (First or) One of the first books on Sun’s new and do little more than regurgitate techniques 7 Blend 3 is a big improvement over Blend 2, Java EE 6 platform; and first beginning level book that one can easily find in vendor documentation. and will expand the existing market 7 Will be on Java EE 6 7 Scheduled to be released around Norbert Debes’ book is different. It is the culmina- out as soon as possible after release of Blend 3 Java EE 6, and at JavaOne, world’s leading Java tion of many years of experience – many as an 7 Acts as an entry point for existing designers technology convention 7 Author is one of the Oracle insider – over which the author collected, and developers from both sides – Flash users who experts who are development and reviewing the researched, tested, and refined his knowledge of need to learn Blend for a project, and Microsoft new Java EE 6 specification under- and undocumented Oracle features. This Visual Studio users who need to create a web book was many years – not mere months – in the presence Contents making. 1: Java EE Essentials. 2: Getting Started. 3: Enti- Contents ties. 4: Session Beans. 5: Message driven beans. Features 1: Downloading and installing the development 6: Timer Service. 7: Serlvets. 8: JSPs. 9: JSTL & 7 Exclusive – Gives readers the ability to “join the environment. 2: The improved workflow between Expression language. 10: JSF. 11: Web Services. club” of those having knowledge that traditionally developers and designers. 3: The Expression 12: Restful services. 13: WebBeans. 14: User inter- has only been available to those with the “right” Blend IDE. 4: Controls. 5: Storyboards. 6: The SL faces. 15: Architectures, Design Patterns & Best insider contacts 7 Authoritative – written by an MediaElement. 7: The New Visual State Manager practices. expert-level Oracle professional who spent several (VSM). 8: Using WPFToolkit to use VSM in WPF. years working as an insider for Oracle Corporation 9: Styles, ControlTemplates, and DataTemplates Fields of interest and Data Binding. 10: Custom UserControls. 11: Programming Techniques Field of interest Events and Commands. 12: Classes and Inter- Data Structures, Cryptology and Information faces. 13: Writing a Custom Content Panel. 14: A Target groups Theory Case Study: Putting it all together to make a basic Beginner to Intermediate Java developers, website. programmers Target groups Intermediate to Advanced Oracle database admin- Field of interest Discount group istrators and developers and programmers who Programming Techniques C write code and queries that interact with an Oracle database Target groups Beginner Web content producers and interactive Discount group designers P Discount group C
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due June 2009 Due June 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2009 . Approx . 450 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 350 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 500 p . Softcover 7 approx. $49.99 7 approx. $39.99 7 approx. $44.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1952-1 ISBN 978-1-4302-1950-7 ISBN 978-1-4302-1954-5 20 Apress Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
A. Hirt A. Holovaty, J. Kaplan-Moss M. Keith, M. Schincariol Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover The Definitive Guide Pro JPA 2 Clustering to Django Mastering the Java™ Persistence API Web Development Done Right
Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering is Sun is releasing its new Java Persistence API (JPA) destined to become the definitive book on failover Django is the python equivalent of Ruby’s Rails 2.x as part of its new Java EE 6 Platform release clustering for SQL Server. Written by the same web development framework, and is currently in Summer of 2009. Pro JPA 2 should be one of Allan Hirt who wrote and co-wrote Microsoft’s one of the hottest topics in web development. the first, if not the first, books on the new JPA 2 SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 failover This book is a definitive guide to this framework, specification and technology from Sun as part of clustering whitepapers, the book is authoritative written by its creator Adrian Holovaty, and lead broader Java EE 6 release. and will appeal to readers due to Allan’s promi- developer Jacob Kaplan-Moss. This book is a detailed learning and use reference, nence in the field. Allan has been prominent in the This second edition is updated to work with written by EJB co-spec lead and JPA contributor topic of this book from day-one. Django 1.1. Since Django now carries a forward Mike Keith and his colleague. Failover clustering is a key technology that is part compatibility guarantee, this should continue to of any high-availability solution, and high-avail- serve as a definitive guide for years to come. Features ability is becoming increasingly important as 7 (First or) One of the first books on Sun’s new companies demand 24x7 access to key, business Features Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.x; and (first or) One data. Allan Hirt wrote the only book on SQL 7 Django is the Python equivalent to Ruby on of the first books on Sun’s new Java EE 6 Platform Server high-availability and clustering for SQL Rails, and the favorite web framework of python’s 7 Sun’s now open source Java EE platform and Server 2005. Allan’s audience will remember him, creator Guido Van Rossum 7 This definitive JPA spec remain important and popular key Java and will buy this new book on failover clustering, guide is authored by creators of Django: Adrian technology memes for today’s IT developer/reader confident in getting the same level of authorita- Holovaty and Jacob Kaplan-Moss 7 Covers a 7 Scheduled to be released around Java EE 6 and tive quality that they’ve come to associate with the Django version that carries a forward compatibility JPA 2, and at JavaOne, the world’s leading Java name Allan Hirt. guarantee (unlike the first edition), so should technology convention remain current for a long time Features Contents 7 Written by the only SQL Server author with an From the contents 01 Introduction. 02 Getting Started. 03 Enterprise existing reputation built on the topics of high- 1: Introduction to Django. 2: Getting Started. Applications. 04 Object-Relational Mapping. availability and failover-clustering 7 Written by 3: The Basics of Dynamic Web Pages. 4: The 05 EntityManager. 06 Using Queries. 07 Query the same author who wrote Microsoft’s SQL Server Django Template System. 5: Interacting with a Language (EJB QL). 08 Criteria-based Query 2000 whitepaper on failover clustering, co-wrote Database: Models. 6: The Django Administration Language. 09 Advanced Object-Relational Microsoft’s SQL Server 2005 whitepaper on the Site. 7: Form Processing. 8: Advanced Views and Mapping. 10 Advanced Topics. 11 XML Mapping same topic, and who also developed other material URLconfs. 9: Generic Views. 10: Extending the Files. 12 Packaging and Deployment. 13 Testing. and presentations on failover clustering and high Template Engine. 11: Generating Non-HTML 14 Migration.- Appendix – Quick Reference. availability for Microsoft Content. 12: Sessions, Users, and Registration. Fields of interest Field of interest Field of interest Programming Techniques Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems Theory Target groups Target groups Intermediate Java users Target groups Beginning to Advanced Web developers Intermediate SQL Server database administrators Discount group and Windows system administrators Discount group C C Discount group P
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due June 2009 Due June 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2009 . Approx . 350 p . Softcover 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 500 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 500 p . Softcover 7 approx. $39.99 7 approx. $44.99 7 approx. $49.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1966-8 ISBN 978-1-4302-1936-1 ISBN 978-1-4302-1956-9 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Apress 21
J. F. Kelly D. Mark, LaMarche P. Membrey Ubuntu on a Dime Learn Cocoa on the Mac The Definitive Guide to Building an Ubuntu PC on less than $300 CentOS
Apple’s Cocoa is required knowledge for anyone Ubuntu on a Dime: Building an Ubuntu PC on who wants to program a Mac or the Apple iPhone. This is the first book on CentOS Linux, the less than $300 is responsive to, and well-suited for Cocoa is one of the most advanced developer completely free and unencumbered Linux server the domestic economic situation. The book’s value frameworks available, is as much a state of mind as distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. proposition is devastatingly simple: For $25, you it is a Tool. CentOS has been installed more often than Red can save hundreds of dollars in software costs by Dave Mark is the first author to teach the frame- Hat Enterprise Linux, and is built from Red Hat learning to take advantage of cheap hardware and work and the philosophy behind the framework. sources while adding its own tweaks and tools. zero-cost software freely available on the Internet. Learn Cocoa for the Mac is a guide for program- It is the only Red Hat-base distro that has had The book and its message appeal powerfully to the mers new to Cocoa specifically intended for overwhelming success. The CentOS project is first-time computer buyers who have to spend his creating real Mac OS X and iPhone applications, endorsing this book as the first and so far, only or her budget on cheap, but powerful hardware but without suffering the usually painful learning authoritative guide on CentOS. and the build-out that uses only zero-cost software. curve. Cocoa is a rich tool and there’s much to learn, but Features Features Mark is able to encapsulate the learning experience 7 First book on CentOS Linux 7 Can be used as 7 Strong impulse buy uniquely suited to a down and make it both fun and productive. a book on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, but does not economy. The message is powerful: Buy cheap, but Whereas a book such as Hillegas introduces Cocoa require pricey Red Hat License 7 Appeals to all good hardware. Get the software for free 7 No to increase reader familiarity with it, this book is Linux/Red Hat/Fedora users/sysads, who want to competition. The only book about free software the first to show budding Mac developers how to have a stable Red Hat-like OS without having to to be published in four years, and backed by a get their hands busy with Cocoa to build their own live with the costs publisher with a strong technical reputation apps! 7 Established author with a recognized name Contents in consumer markets Features 1 What is Centos? 2 Installing CentOS. 3 Bash: 7 Aimed specifically at application develop- 101. 4 Using Yum. 5 Web Server. 6 Mail Server. Fields of interest ment with Cocoa 7 Covers all aspects of Cocoa 7 DNS Server. 8 DHCP Server. 9 VPNs. 10 Core Programming Techniques 7 Hands on learning that is practical where Builds. 11 High Availability. 12 Database replica- competitor books are more introductory tion. 13 System and Network monitoring. Target groups Beginner Anyone who wants to spend no money Field of interest Field of interest on software and as little as possible on hardware, Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Programming Techniques from novice user to people with a little hardware Theory expertise; particularly beginner-to-experienced Target groups intermediate technology users with fixed or Target groups Beginning to Advanced Linux users, Linux system limited budgets: college students, retirees, educa- Beginner to Intermediate New Mac developers, administrators and system managers tors, small-business owners including brand new software developers as well as experienced developers coming from other Discount group Discount group platforms and development environments C C Discount group C
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due May 2009 Due June 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2009 . Approx . 300 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 400 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 400 p . Softcover 7 approx. $24.99 7 approx. $39.99 7 approx. $39.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1972-9 ISBN 978-1-4302-1859-3 ISBN 978-1-4302-1930-9 22 Apress Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
S. Meyers, M. Lee M. Moscowitz, J. Lewis D. Odell Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard AdvancED CSS Pro Javascript RIA Techniques Best Practices, Performance and Presentation
Mac OS X is the hottest thing going in computer AdvancED CSS is the most complete and detailed operating systems and SnowLeopard is Apple’s book available to cover the advanced features This is a core web development book. Javascript latest and greatest. At the same time, Mac sales and capabilities of Cascading Style Sheets. Every remains a very popular technology for web continue to rise, iPod sales remain strong, and professional Web designer and developer will want developers and RIA’s are the buzz word at all the iPhone sales are going through the roof. When this book. Every Web professional working on developers shows at the moment, as organizations Snow Leopard is released in June, there will be a commercial Web sites will need this book. seek competitive business advantages in a tough whole new wave of smart, savvy users who will economic climate, through sophisticated web want this book because it will tell them more and it Features interfaces and user experiences on the web sites. will give it to them faster. 7 Only book to cover the most advanced features The Internet’s most popular Web sites use tech- While this book does not assume a background on of CSS in detail 7 Provides a sneak-peak at the niques that were unheard of just a few years ago. the Mac, it assumes computer experience and is future of CSS and how it will affect web standards Pro Javascript RIA Techniques: Best Practices, written to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. development 7 Written for serious Web profes- Performance and Presentation shows developers Learning as much as you can as fast as you can is sionals by serious Web professionals how to implement the most powerful techniques the goal of the book. Emphasis is given to topics and how to do it most efficiently. Speed and style that are not treated well in online forums, that From the contents remain the keys to creating dominant sites and will need deep but clear explanations. Part 1: Introduction: Digesting the Web’s Alphabet be for years to come. Soup. 1: Markup and CSS, two great tastes that Features taste better together. 2: CSS’s purpose: declaring Features 7 The fastest overview of Mac OS X basics the rendering of content. 3: CSS Fundamentals for 7 The one book every Web application developer available 7 Focused on the details on the topics Advanced Use.- Part 2: Advanced CSS in Practice. needs to create rich user interfaces that are both people want to learn most 7 Thorough coverage 4: Multiple Style Sheets per Page. 5: Generating stylish and fast. These are the skills in demand for of all of Apple’s built-in applications including pseudo-content with CSS. 6: Print style sheets 2009 7 Shows how to deploy across all the most the entire iLife suite 7 Lively discussions of the worthy of glossy paper. 7: Developing for small popular browser platforms 7 Remains true to the connected world, with iPhones, iPods, and any screens. 8: Managing complex CSS cascades.- W3C standards and includes performance tips on number of options for audio and video are covered Part 3: CSS Patterns and Advanced Techniques. accessibility in depth 9: Creating and using a style sheet library. 10: Patterns for styling common design components. Field of interest Fields of interest 11: Styling the Semantic Web with CSS. Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Operating Systems Theory Field of interest Target groups Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Target groups Intermediate Users of the Mac; possible PC Theory Intermediate to Advanced Aimed at Front-End experience; people that want to get into depth Web Developers with experience building web without the usual dwelling on simple procedures; Target groups pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and are admins and PC users with a good background Intermediate to Experienced Web designers, familiar with adding AJAX and DHTML features in computers that have an interest in the Mac for developers, and anyone working beyond the basics to their sites perhaps interop reasons or simply bailing out of of CSS the PC market Discount group Discount group C Discount group C C
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due June 2009 Due June 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2009 . Approx . 600 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 600 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 400 p . Softcover 7 approx. $34.99 7 approx. $49.99 7 approx. $44.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1946-0 ISBN 978-1-4302-1932-3 ISBN 978-1-4302-1934-7 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Apress 23
C. Renouf C. Sicam, R. Baclit G. Slender Pro (IBM) WebSphere Foundations of CentOS Linux Developing with ExtGWT Application Server 7 Internals Enterprise Linux On the Cheap Enterprise RIA Development
IBM WebSphere is a leading Java EE application This will be the book introducing CentOS servers This book shows programmers how to quickly server that’s used for deploying and administra- and how to add and manage Fedora clients, with develop professional looking web apps using tion of enterprise Java applications. WebSphere 7 is which it shares a common core. Fedora being the ExtGWT (Google Web Toolkit) framework. expected to be available by June 2009 for Java EE 6 easier to use, it will lead users and admins to The book is jammed with the information Java release, also slated around that time. professional levels of competence in using CentOS. programmers need to develop RIAs (rich internet Pro (IBM) WebSphere Application Server 7 Inter- It does not aim specifically at RHEL, but follows applications) for the enterprise in a widget based nals by Colin Renouf is likely to be first or one of the RHEL curriculum closely enough to be able to setting. the first books to market on WebSphere 7, as part be used as a RHCE exam preparation text. of wave of Java EE 6 releases. Covers a wide variety of system administration Features tasks, concrete examples from experienced CentOS 7 From the makers of the highly successful ExtJS Features and Red Hat admins. RHCE is a major exam for Javascript framework, ExtGWT the fastest moving 7 (First or) One of the first books on IBM’s new Linux admins; this book covers the same material. GWT tool 7 ExtGWT is a simple tool allowing WebSphere Application Server 7, a leading Java you to quickly create enterprise UIs 7 Shows you EE Application Server in the market in terms of Features how to create widgets for use in an enterprise market share 7 Could be considered part of 7 First CentOS server title on the market environment wave of Java EE 6 books to hit the market in June 7 Established Apress author, Jaime Sicam 2009, and could be showcased at JavaOne, world’s (Beginning Ubuntu Linux) 7 Presents CentOS From the contents leading Java technology convention 7 Author is a as an alternative platform for RHCE exam prep Ch1 – An Introduction. The history of ExtGWT. leading figure in IBM WebSphere User Groups and Java, GWT &; What you need to know. The Basic communities Contents Ingredients. Ch2 – Organizing the Environment. 1) Installation. 2) BASH. 3) Client/Host Configu- Setting up Eclipse. Building for Deployment with Contents ration. 4) Filesystem Management. 5) User ANT. Ch3 – Widgets, Widgets, Everywhere. The 1) Introduction. 2) WAS Architecture Outline. Management. 6) Package Management. 7) Basic Complete Ext-ended Family. .widget. .widget. 3) Inside the IBM J9 JVM. 4) Eclipse/OSGI Security. 8) Advanced Security. 9) Network button. .widget.custom. .widget.form. .widget. Runtime. 5) Underlying WAS Runtime. 6) Web Security. 10) Network Services. 11) Database. 12) grid. .widget.layout. .widget.menu. .widget.selec- Container. 7) EJB Container. 8) Web Services. Web Service. 13) File Sharing Services. 14) Mail tion. .widget.table. .widget.tips. .widget.toolbar. 9) Service Integration Bus. 10) High Availability. Services. 15) Directory Services. 16) Virtualiza- .widget.tree. .widget.treetable. Themes – let’s make 11) Load Balancing and Scalability. 12) Configura- tion. 17) Troubleshooting. it pretty. Advanced Stuff – ext.templates. Ch4 tion. 13) Related WebSphere Products. – Communicating Abroad. Data Models. RPC, Fields of interest XML or JSON? Ch5 – A Working Example. Field of interest Programming Techniques Programming Techniques Fields of interest Target groups Software Engineering Target groups Intermediate Linux users, Linux system Intermediate to Advanced Java deployment Target groups developers Discount group Intermediate Enterprise Java programmers and P programmers looking for a professional look to Discount group their programs P Discount group P
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due June 2009 Due March 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2009 . Approx . 500 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 450 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 150 p . Softcover 7 approx. $69.99 7 approx. $42.99 7 approx. $19.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1958-3 ISBN 978-1-4302-1970-5 ISBN 978-1-4302-1940-8 24 Apress Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
R. Smith, Woonsocket, RI, USA J. Turnbull, P. Lieverdink, D. Matotek J. Venner The Definitive Guide to Pro Linux System Pro Hadoop Samba 4 Administration
Samba is an open source implementation of a key It’s a very safe bet that cloud computing interest Microsoft protocol (SMB/CIFS) which makes it This book aims to ease the entry of small to increases and in fact, a near certainty. A recent possible for other operating systems to handle medium businesses to the world of zero-cost soft- estimate from Merrill Lynch suggested a $95 file-sharing and printing services on even hetero- ware running on Linux. The authors take a layered, billion annual market by 2013. Hadoop is at the geneous networks comprised of both Windows component-based approach to open source busi- center of cloud computing: it is one of the most and Linux/Unix workstations. The forthcoming ness systems, while training system administrators searched-for, documented, and prevalent form version 4 increases its capabilities, affording users as the builders of business infrastructure. of cloud computing data access, and even in its the opportunity to use it as a replacement for This book is a must-have for all administrators pre-final form is already rich enough to support Microsoft’s Active Directory product. The result who wish to add Linux to their skill set. The a consulting business model. Anyone wishing to is a multi-faceted solution for not only replacing layered approach is unique, and distinguishes it investigate an enterprise-level cloud computing often costly commercial products, but also for from the usual Linux administration fare. solution will need a Hadoop book to at least inves- improving ROI due to the consolidation of oper- tigate the possibilities. ating system resources. Features Hadoop is one of the tools that’s driving today’s Updated to reflect the important new features 7 Covers major distributions such as Ubuntu, developers to build tomorrow’s Software as a found in version 4, The Definitive Guide to Samba Debian, Red Hat, and CentOS 7 Established Service (SaaS)-based and driven Internet applica- 4, serves as an important reference for anybody Apress Linux author, James Turnbull, is the tions, invested in by Yahoo, Microsoft, Google, interested in taking advantage of Samba. Readers primary author 7 Step-by-step approach moves Amazon and more. With Hadoop, developers can are guided through the process of installing and readers from basic tasks to heavy-duty infrastruc- build tomorrow’s data centers, or the next “Micro- configuring Samba, and then through a series of ture soft Office” or “Google Apps” - applications that chapters demonstrating how to configure file and are fully hosted on the Web, not the desktop – and print shares, domain controllers, manage users, From the contents much more. secure the installation, and more. Section 1 – In the beginning. 1 – Introduction. 2 – Installation. 3 – Basic system use. 4 – Users Features Features and groups. 5 – Services. 6 – Basic network and 7 The first full book to market of any type on 7 Samba 4 is arguably the most significant release firewalls. 7 – Package management. 8 – Storage Hadoop 7 Cloud computing is a very hot new of the project’s history, including among other management &; rebuild and recovery.- Section area, Hadoop is almost certain to be a part of its important features a domain-controller which 2 – Making it work for you. 9 – Infrastructure rise, and for any hip cloud computing programmer, could serve as a replacement to Microsoft’s Active services: Network, DHCP, DNS. 10 – Mail services. learning Pro Hadoop is the best bet at getting in Directory product 7 This new edition serves as 11 – Web services. 12 – File and print.- Section 3 – on it. Merrill Lynch’s analysts predicted in August one of the first comprehensive resources covering Advanced topics. 13 – Backup and recovery. 2008 that the annual global market for cloud version 4, in addition to a significant reference 14 – Connections: VPN and internetworking. computing will be $95 billion by 2013 guide for Samba fundamentals Fields of interest Field of interest Field of interest Operating Systems Programming Techniques Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems Target groups Target groups Target groups Intermediate to Advanced Linux users and admin- Intermediate to Advanced Hadoop adopters, Intermediate to advanced system administrators istrators and System Managers existing Hadoop programmers and general cloud computing Discount group Discount group C C Discount group C
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due June 2009 Due June 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 650 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 900 p . Softcover 2009 . Approx . 325 p . Softcover 7 approx. $46.99 7 approx. $49.99 7 approx. $39.99 ISBN 978-1-59059-783-5 ISBN 978-1-4302-1912-5 ISBN 978-1-4302-1942-2 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Apress 25
R. D. Wickes Foundation Blender Compositing
This is the only book that shows how Blender can be used to create video effects in post-produc- tion. Blender is a popular open source modeling, animation, and rendering tool, and while recent Blender books are selling well, but they tend to focus on the basics or only on animation. This book addresses the next step.
Features 7 Blender is fast becoming the tool of choice for animation and 3D artists 7 Shows them how they can also use Blender for visual effects, compositing, and post-production editing 7 First book on Blender as a video and post-production compositing tool 7 Publication date coincides with anticipated release of Blender 2.5 7 Author is well-established in the Blender community and wrote much of the Blender wiki
From the contents Digital Compositing with Blender.- Part 1 Intro- duction. Blender Overview. Production Workflow. Blender in the Pipeline. Formats.- Part 2 Elements in 3D. 3D Space. Cameras and Perspectives. Mate- rials and Textures. Masks & Rotoscoping. Lighting and Rendering.- Part 4 Node-based Compositor. Inputs and Outputs. Color Correction & Channel Adjustment.
Field of interest Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems
Target groups Beginner to Intermediate Visual affects artists, film and video compositors and Amateurs and students in film and video, including all GenX and NexGen user-generated content hobbyists
Discount group C
Computer Science
Due June 2009
Distribution rights for Hongkong, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar: Transquest Publishers Pte Ltd . For Israel: Com .Books Ltd . For Jordan, Irak, Oman, Qatar, Palestine: Jordan Book Center
2009 . Approx . 500 p . Softcover 7 approx. $49.99 ISBN 978-1-4302-1976-7 26 Computer Science Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
W. Burger, Fachhochschule Hagenberg, Austria; A. De Lucia, F. Ferrucci, University of Salerno, Italy M. Fernandez, King’s College London, UK M. J. Burge, Noblis (Mitretek), Washington, DC, USA (Eds .) Models of Computation Principles of Digital Image Software Engineering An Introduction to Computability Theory Processing International Summer Schools, Core Algorithms ISSSE 2006–2008, Salerno, Italy, Revised Tutorial Lectures A Concise Introduction to Computation Models and Computability Theory provides an introduc- This easy-to-follow textbook is the second of 3 tion to the essential concepts in computability, volumes which provide a modern, algorithmic Software engineering is widely recognized as one using several models of computation, from the introduction to digital image processing, designed of the most exciting, stimulating, and profitable standard Turing Machines and Recursive Func- to be used both by learners desiring a firm founda- research areas, with a significant practical impact tions, to the modern computation models inspired tion on which to build, and practitioners in search on the software industry. Thus, training future by quantum physics. An in-depth analysis of the of critical analysis and modern implementations of generations of software engineering researchers basic concepts underlying each model of computa- the most important techniques. and bridging the gap between academia and tion is provided. It extends the introductory material presented industry are vital to the field. The International Divided into two parts, the first highlights the in the first volume (Fundamental Techniques) Summer School on Software Engineering (ISSSE), traditional computation models used in the first with additional techniques that form part of the which started in 2003, aims to contribute both to studies on computability: Automata and Turing standard image processing toolbox. The text- training future researchers and to facilitating the Machines; Recursive functions and the Lambda- book presents a critical selection of algorithms, exchange of knowledge between academia and Calculus; Logic-based computation models. illustrated explanations and concise mathematical industry. and the second part covers object-oriented and derivations, for readers to gain a deeper under- This volume constitutes a collection of articles interaction-based models. There is also a chapter standing of the topic. It also encourages the reader originating from tutorial lectures given during on concurrency, and a final chapter on emer- to actively construct and experiment with the the last three ISSSE summer schools, as well as gent computation models inspired by quantum algorithms to develop their understanding for how a number of contributions on some of the latest mechanics. to use these methods in the real world. findings in the field of software engineering. At the end of each chapter there is a discussion on This reader-friendly text will equip undergraduates The book is organized in three parts on software the use of computation models in the design of with a deeper understanding of the topic as well as requirements and design; software testing and programming languages. being valuable for further developing knowledge reverse engineering; and management. for self-study. Features Fields of interest 7 Provides an in-depth analysis of the basic Features Software Engineering; Programming Techniques; concepts underlying the models of computation 7 Presents a critical selection of algorithms, illus- Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters that underpin the most well-known families of trated explanations and concise mathematical deri- programming languages vations, for readers to gain a deeper understanding Target groups of the topic 7 Encourages the reader to actively Researchers and professionals Contents construct and experiment with the algorithms to Introduction.- Part I Traditional Models of develop their knowledge about how to use these Discount group Computation.- Automata and Turing Machines.- methods in the real world P The Lambda Calculus.- Recursive Functions.- Logic-Based Models of Computation.- Part II Fields of interest Modern Models of Computation.- Computing Computer Imaging, Graphics and Computer with Objects.- Interaction-Based Models of Vision Computation.- Concurrency.- Emergent Models of Computation.- Answers to Selected Exercises.- Target groups Bibliography.- Index. Undergraduates Fields of interest Discount group Software Engineering/Programming and P Operating Systems; Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Theory of Computation
Target groups Advanced undergraduate/graduate students studying computation models
Discount group P
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Due March 2009 Due March 2009 Due March 2009 2009 . IX, 257 p . (Lecture Notes in Computer Science / 2009 . Approx . 340 p . 113 illus . (Undergraduate Topics in Programming and Software Engineering, Volume 5413) 2009 . Approx . 200 p . 12 illus . (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science) Softcover Softcover Computer Science) Softcover 7 $49.95 7 $64.95 7 approx. $49.95 ISBN 978-1-84800-194-7 ISBN 978-3-540-95887-1 ISBN 978-1-84882-433-1 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Computer Science 27
D. Gaševic, Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC, M. Gavrilova, University of Calgary, AB, Canada; K. Jensen, L. M. Kristensen, University of Aarhus, Canada; D. Djuric, V. Devedžic, University of C. J. Tan, OptimaNumerics Ltd ., Belfast, UK (Eds .) Denmark Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro 7 Foreword by: B. Selic Transactions on Coloured Petri Nets Model Driven Engineering Computational Science III Modeling and Validation of Concurrent Systems and Ontology Development The LNCS journal Transactions on Computational Science reflects recent developments in the field of Coloured Petri Nets (CPN) is a graphical language Defining a formal domain ontology is generally Computational Science, conceiving the field not as for modelling and validating concurrent and considered a useful, not to say necessary step in a mere ancillary science but rather as an innovative distributed systems, and other systems in which almost every software project. This is because soft- approach supporting many other scientific disci- concurrency plays a major role. The development ware deals with ideas rather than with self-evident plines. The journal focuses on original high-quality of such systems is particularly challenging because physical artefacts. However, this development step research in the realm of computational science in of inherent intricacies like possible nondeter- is hardly ever done, as ontologies rely on well- parallel and distributed environments, encom- minism and the immense number of possible defined and semantically powerful AI concepts passing the facilitating theoretical foundations and execution sequences. such as description logics or rule-based systems, the applications of large-scale computations and In this textbook Jensen and Kristensen introduce and most software engineers are largely unfamiliar massive data processing. It addresses researches the constructs of the CPN modelling language with these. Gaševic and his co-authors try to fill and practitioners in areas ranging from aerospace and present the related analysis methods in detail. this gap by covering the subject of model-driven to biochemistry, from electronics to geosci- They also provide a comprehensive road map for engineering application for ontology develop- ences, from mathematics to software architecture, the practical use of CPN by showcasing selected ment on the Semantic Web. Part I of their book presenting verifiable computational methods, find- industrial case studies that illustrate the practical describes existing technologies, tools, and stan- ings and solutions and enabling industrial users to use of CPN modelling and validation for design, dards like XML, RDF, OWL, MDA, and UML. Part apply techniques of leading-edge, large-scale, high specification, simulation, verification and imple- II presents the first detailed description of OMG’s performance computational methods. mentation in various application domains. new ODM (Ontology Definition Metamodel) initiative, a specification which is expected to be in Fields of interest Contents the form of an OMG language like UML. User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; 1) Introduction to Modeling and Validation - Information Systems and Communication Service 2) Non-Hierarchical Coloured Petri Nets - 3) CPN Features ML Programming - 4) Formal Definition of Non- 7 Explains in detail how to use standards like Target groups Hierarchical Coloured Petri Nets - 5) Hierarchical MDA and UML for ontology development Researchers and professsionals Coloured Petri Nets - 6) Formal Definition of 7 First detailed description of OMG’s upcoming Hierarchical Coloured Petri Nets - 7) State Spaces ODM (Ontology Definition Metamodel) standard Discount group and Behavioural Properties - 8) Advanced State 7 Illustrated throughout with useful and easily P Space Methods - 9) Formal Definition of State digestible examples 7 Completed by an addi- Spaces and Behavioural Properties - 10) Times tional website with further examples and teaching Coloured Petri Nets - 11) Formal Definition of material Timed Coloured Petri Nets - 12) Simulation-Based Performance Analysis - 13) Behavioural Visuliza- Fields of interest tion - 14) Examples of Industrial Applications - Software Engineering; Information Systems 15) Teaching Coloured Petri Nets. Applications (incl. Internet); Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Fields of interest Simulation and Modeling; Computation by Target groups Abstract Devices; Software Engineering Graduate students, researchers, advanced professionals Target groups Graduate and advanced undergraduate students, Discount group researchers P Discount group P
Computer Science
Computer Science Due March 2009 Computer Science
Due May 2009 2009 . XI, 185 p . (Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Due June 2009 Transactions on Computational Science, Volume 5300) 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 350 p . 153 illus . Hardcover Softcover 2009 . Approx . 380 p . Hardcover 7 approx. $79.95 7 $79.95 7 $89.95 ISBN 978-3-642-00281-6 ISBN 978-3-642-00211-3 ISBN 978-3-642-00283-0 28 Computer Science Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
A. Kiayias, S. Pehlivanglu, University of Connecticut, D. Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; S. C. Lin, E. Yen, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, Storrs, CT, USA J. Shan, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; China (Eds .) J. Gong, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China Encryption Mechanisms for (Eds .) Production Grids in Asia Digital Content Distribution Geospatial Technology for Applications, Developments and Global Ties Earth Observation Data Encryption Mechanisms for Digital Content Production Grids in Asia: Applications, Devel- Distribution is an area in cryptography that is opments and Global Ties, an edited volume, is widely used in commercial productions (e.g., Earth observation technology for GIS interacts based on ISGC (International Symposium on Grid Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs). This book provides with space, computer, communication, remote Computing), one of the most prestigious annual a comprehensive mathematical treatment of sensing, and information technologies, and plays events in Asia. It brings together scientists and combinatorial encryption techniques used in an increasingly significant role in earth science engineers worldwide to exchange ideas, present digital content distribution systems and related studies for GIS, resource inventory and manage- challenges/solutions, and introduce future devel- attack models. A complete description of broadcast ment, and the development of a sustainable opment in the field of Grid Computing. encryption with various revocation and tracing environment and community. ISGC 2008 was held at Academia Sinica, Taipei, functionalities is included. Geospatial Technology for Earth Observation Taiwan in April 2008. The edited proceedings Encryption Mechanisms for Digital Content Data provides a broad and in-depth collection of present international projects in Grid operation, Distribution introduces the subset cover frame- recent progress in earth observation technology. Grid Middleware and e-Science applications. work (currently used in AACS, Blu-Ray and Contributed by leading experts in the field, this is Leading Grid projects from Asia-Pacific are also HD-DVDs,) and tracking/revocation mechanisms one of the few books that covers geospatial image covered. in various attack models. Pirate evolution attacks processing and information extraction exclusively, Production Grids in Asia: Applications, Develop- are covered in depth, providing an extensive treat- and is devoted to the theoretical and technical ments and Global Ties is designed for a profes- ment of the complexity of the revocation problem details of this process. sional audience composed of industry researchers for multi-receiver (subscriber) encryption mecha- Geospatial Technology for Earth Observation Data and practitioners within the Grid community. This nisms, as well as the complexity of the traceability serves as a valuable training source for researchers, volume is also suitable for advanced-level students problem. This volume also illustrates the manner developers and practitioners within the geospatial in computer science. that attacks affect parameter selection, and how science and engineering industry. This book is this impacts implementations. also suitable as a reference textbook for advanced- Features level students and professors in computer science, 7 Includes awareness of the global Grid Opera- Features engineering, and geosciences. tion and collaboration between Asia-Pacific and 7 First book to combine exposition of under- the world from leading international projects in lying mathematics, attack models and parameter Features Grid Operation 7 Provides Grid developers and analysis 7 Includes a complete description of 7 Provides in-depth discussion on the funda- users with invaluable insights for developing Grid broadcast encryption with various revocation and mental issues in earth observation for GIS Technology and applications tracing functionalities 7 Provides a solid treat- 7 Covers a broad spectrum of earth observation ment on this subject related topics 7 One of the few books to cover Contents geospatial image processing and information Preface.- Grid Activities in Asia Pacific.- Grid From the contents extraction exclusively, and the theoretical and Security and Networking.- Grid Middleware and Encryption Mechanisms for Content Distribution.- technical details of this process Interoperability.- Grid Operation and Manage- Combinatorial Methods for Broadcast Encryp- ment.- Application – High Energy Physics.- Appli- tion.- Complexity of Trace and Revoking.- Pirate Fields of interest cation – Earth Sciences.- Application – Humanities Evolution Attacks.- Stronger Adversaries. Computer Applications in Geosciences; Remote and Social Sciences.- Application – Biomedicine Sensing/Photogrammetry; Database Management and Life Sciences Digital Library and Content Fields of interest Management Industry Session.- Index. Data Encryption; Data Structures, Cryptology and Target groups Information Theory Practitioners and researchers; advanced-level Fields of interest students Computer Communication Networks; Database Target groups Management; Computer Systems Organization and Professionals, practitioners and researchers in Discount group Communication Networks industry; secondary textbook for advanced-level P students in computer science, mathematics and Target groups engineering Researchers and practitioners in the field of grid computing Discount group P Discount group P
Computer Science Earth and Environmental Science Computer Science
Due May 2009 Due May 2009 Due April 2009
2009 . Approx . 200 p . 20 illus . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 450 p . 20 illus . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 320 p . 20 illus . Hardcover 7 approx. $125.00 7 approx. $125.00 7 approx. $135.00 ISBN 978-1-4419-0043-2 ISBN 978-1-4419-0049-4 ISBN 978-1-4419-0045-6 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Computer Science 29
S. Misra, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, H. Obendorf, University of Hamburg, Germany G. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, India; I. Woungang, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Cyprus; W. Wojtkowski, G. Wojtkowski, Boise State Canada; S. C. Misra, Harvard University, Cambridge, Minimalism University, Boise, ID, USA; S. Wrycza, University of MA, USA (Eds .) Gdansk, Sopot, Poland (Eds .) Designing Simplicity Guide to Information System
Wireless Sensor Networks The notion of Minimalism is proposed as a Development theoretical tool supporting a more differenti- Towards a Service Provision Society ated understanding of reduction and thus forms Wireless communication technologies continue a standpoint that allows definition of aspects of to undergo rapid advancement. In recent years, simplicity. These two volumes of Information System there has been a steep growth in research in the Possible uses of the notion of minimalism in the Development, Towards a Service Provision area of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). In field of human–computer interaction design are Society are the published proceedings of the 17th WSNs, communication takes place with the help examined both from a theoretical and empirical International Conference on Information Systems of spatially distributed, autonomous sensor nodes viewpoint, giving a range of results. Minimalism Development (ISD2008) that was hosted by the equipped to sense specific information. WSNs defines a radical and potentially useful perspective Department of Computer Science of the University can be found in a variety of both military and for design analysis. The empirical examples show of Cyprus at the Annabelle Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus civilian applications worldwide. Examples include that it has also proven to be a useful tool for gener- from August 25-27, 2008. The theme of the confer- detecting enemy intrusion on the battlefield, object ating and modifying concrete design techniques. ence was “Towards a Service Provision Society”. tracking, habitat monitoring, patient monitoring Divided into four parts this book traces the devel- In total, 131 delegates from 34 different countries and fire detection. Sensor networks are emerging opment of minimalism, defines the four types of registered for the conference, making it a truly as an attractive technology with great promise minimalism in interaction design, looks at how to international event. Papers presented at the confer- for the future. However, challenges remain to apply it and finishes with some conclusions. ence strongly reflected the conference theme. Of be addressed in issues relating to coverage and 165 papers submitted, 99 were presented at the deployment, scalability, quality-of-service, size, Features conference, representing an acceptance rate of computational power, energy efficiency and secu- 7 Features a constructive theoretical framework: approximately 60%. All papers were peer reviewed rity. This highly useful guide presents a compre- Simplicity - an often-cited design value is analysed by three or four referees (a total of 543 review hensive account of the fundamental concepts, new using the notion of minimalism 7 Transdisci- reports were submitted, corresponding to an ideas and results in the field of WSNs. plinary approach to design of interactive systems average of 3.29 reviews per paper).
Features Contents Features 7 Presents a comprehensive account of Wireless Preface.- Part 1 Designing for an Age of 7 Presents the latest and greatest concepts, Communication Networks 7 Extensive range of Complexity.- Minimalism Introduction and approaches, and techniques of systems develop- expertise with each chapter containing questions Synopsis.- Part II Defining Minimalism.- In ment - a notoriously transitional field with solutions online 7 Free service for teachers Search of Minimalism – Roving in Art, Music and 7 Illustrates the neweset design and develop- to gain access to presentation slides 7 From Elsewhere.- Minimalism for Interaction Design: a ment in information systems, in applications beginner to advanced can find the information Proposal.- Part III Rethinking Minimalism.- Mini- engineering and reengineering, as well as issues that this book provides invaluable but it particu- malism Industrial Design and HCI.- Minimalism, concerned with teaching and learning in this field larly targets the student community Simplicity and Rules of Design.- Part IV Applying Minimalism.- Detecting the Minimal.- Designing Fields of interest Fields of interest the Minimal.- Part V Reflections on Minimalism.- Database Management; Information Storage and Computer Communication Networks; Communi- Minimalism Revisited.- Bibliography.- Index. Retrieval; Information Systems cations Engineering, Networks; Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks Fields of interest Target groups User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Researchers, students, and practitioners in the field Target groups of Information Systems Development University students of all levels, lecturers, research Target groups community; computer science industry Researchers, practitioners, software engineers, and Discount group designers interested in minimalism P Discount group P Discount group P
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due June 2009 Due May 2009 Due June 2009
2009 . Approx . 630 p . 180 illus . (Computer 2009 . Approx . 305 p . 99 illus . (Human-Computer 2009 . Approx . 1195 p . 36 illus . (In 2 volumes, not Communications and Networks) Hardcover Interaction Series) Hardcover available separately) Hardcover 7 $89.95 7 approx. $109.00 7 approx. $319.00 ISBN 978-1-84882-217-7 ISBN 978-1-84882-370-9 ISBN 978-0-387-84809-9 30 Computer Science Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
I. Rahwan, British University in Dubai, United Arab K. Schneider, Universität Hannover, Germany A. Senior, IBM Research, USA (Ed.) Emirates; G. Simari, Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahia Blanca, Argentina (Eds.) Experience and Knowledge Protecting Privacy in Argumentation in Management in Software Video Surveillance Artificial Intelligence Engineerig Protecting Privacy in Video Surveillance offers Nowadays, there is software everywhere in our the state of the art from leading researchers and Argumentation in Artificial Intelligence examines life. It controls cars, airplanes, factories, medical experts in the field. This broad ranging volume the intersection between two fields of inquiry: implants. Without software, banking, logistics discusses the topic from various technical points Argumentation Theory and Artificial Intelligence. and transportation, media, and even scientific of view and also examines surveillance from a This book presents an overview of key concepts research would not function in the accustomed societal perspective. in argumentation theory and of formal models way. Building and maintaining software is a A comprehensive introduction carefully guides of argumentation in AI. Beginning with a review knowledge-intensive endeavour and requires that the reader through the collection of cutting-edge of the foundational issues in argumentation and specific experiences are handled successfully. research and current thinking. The technical formal argument modeling, the book then moves However, neither knowledge nor experience can be elements of the field feature topics from MERL to more specialized topics, such as algorithmic collected, stored, and shipped like physical goods, blind vision, stealth vision and privacy by de-iden- issues, argumentation in multi-agent systems, instead these delicate resources require dedicated tifying face images, to using mobile communica- and strategic aspects of argumentation. Finally, techniques. Knowledge and experience are often tions to assert privacy from video surveillance, the volume addresses some practical applica- called company assets, yet this is only part of and using wearable computing devices for data tions of argumentation in AI and applications the truth: it is only software engineers and other collection in surveillance environments. Surveil- of AI in argumentation. Extensive examples are creative employees who will effectively exploit an lance and society is approached with discussions also provided to ensure that readers develop organisation’s knowledge and experience. of security versus privacy, the rise of surveillance, the right intuitions before they move from one Kurt Schneider’s textbook is written for those who and focusing on social control. topic to another. Knowledge of elementary logic want to make better use of their own knowledge This rich array of the current research in the field is required, but the text contains an appendix and experience – either personally or within their will be an invaluable reference for researchers, as furnishing such preliminaries. group or company. well as graduate students.
Features Contents Features 7 A confluence of deep exposition and compre- Motivation and Terminology.- Fundamental 7 Features state-of-the-art research from leading hensive exploration by leading researchers of the Concepts of Knowledge Management.- Structuring global experts 7 Comprehensive introductory underlying themes in the various areas of Argu- Knowledge for Reuse.- Formal Representations chapter guides the reader through the topics mentation in Artificial Intelligence and Structures.- Experiences: Beyond Knowledge.- 7 A progressive development of intuitions, ideas Experience and Knowledge Management at Work. From the contents and techniques, starting from philosophical An Introduction to Automatic Video Surveillance.- backgrounds, to abstract argument systems, to Fields of interest Protecting and Managing Privacy Information computing arguments 7 Hot topics on argumenta- Software Engineering; Management of Computing In Video Surveillance Systems.- Privacy Protec- tion in multi-agent systems, including examples and Information Systems; Organization/Planning tion in a Video Surveillance System.- Oblivious Image Matching.- Respectful Cameras: Detecting Fields of interest Target groups Visual Markers in Real-Time to Address Privacy Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Math- Graduate students in software engineering, Concerns.- Technical Challenges in Location- ematical Logic and Formal Languages; Computer professionals in software engineering and software Aware Video Surveillance Privacy.- Protecting Applications quality management Personal Identification in Video.- Face De-Identi- fication. Target groups Discount group Researchers and postgraduate students working in P Fields of interest artificial intelligence, AI and law, logic in computer Image Processing; Pattern Recognition; Computers science, electronic democracy, multi-agent and Society systems, etc. Target groups Discount group Researchers, graduate students P Discount group P
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Due April 2009 Due May 2009 Due July 2009
2009. Approx. 500 p. Hardcover 2009. Approx. 280 p. Hardcover 2009. Approx. 210 p. 79 illus. Softcover 7 approx. $139.00 7 $89.95 7 $59.95 ISBN 978-0-387-98196-3 ISBN 978-3-540-95879-6 ISBN 978-1-84882-300-6 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Computer Science 31
B. Shapira, L. Rokach, Ben-Gurion University, A. Waibel, R. Stiefelhagen, University of Karlsruhe, R. Wallace, New York State Psychiatric Institute at Beer-Sheva, Israel Germany (Eds .) Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; D. Wallace, R. G. Wallace, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Building Effective Computers in the MN, USA Recommender Systems Human Interaction Loop Farming Human Pathogens Ecological Resilience and Evolutionary Supporting the user with the decision-making and This book integrates a wide range of research Process buying process, recommender systems have proven topics related to and necessary for the develop- to be a valuable means for online users to cope ment of proactive, smart, computers in the human Farming Human Pathogens: Ecological Resilience with the virtual information overload. It is one of interaction loop, including the development of and Evolutionary Process introduces a cutting- the most powerful and popular tools in electronic audio-visual perceptual components for such edge mathematical formalism based on the commerce available today. environments; the design, implementation and asymptotic limit theorems of information theory Development of recommender systems is a multi- analysis of novel proactive perceptive services to describe how punctuated shifts in mesoscale disciplinary effort, involving experts from various supporting humans; the development of software ecosystems can entrain patterns of gene expression fields such as data mining, artificial intelligence, architectures, ontologies and tools necessary for and organismal evolution. The authors apply the statistics, human computer interaction, informa- building such environments and services, as well new formalism toward characterizing a number of tion retrieval/technology, and adaptive user inter- as approaches for the evaluation of such technolo- infectious diseases that have evolved in response faces. This book covers all aspects and important gies and services. to the world as humans have made it. Many of techniques for recommender systems, such as The book is based on a major European Integrated the human pathogens that are emerging out from collaborative filtering, content based techniques, Project, CHLI (Computers in the Human Interac- underneath epidemiological control are ‘farmed’ in popular hybrid approaches and a detailed tutorial tion Loop), and throws light on the paradigm shift the metaphorical sense, as the evolution of drug- of recommender systems software. in the area of HCI that rather than humans inter- resistant HIV makes clear, but also quite literally, Designed for industry researchers in the fields of active directly with machines, computers should as demonstrated by avian influenza’s emergence information technology, e-commerce, information observe and understand human interaction, and from poultry farms in southern China. The most retrieval, data mining, databases and statistics, support humans during their work and interaction successful pathogens appear able to integrate selec- and practitioners, this book is also suitable for in an implicit and proactive manner. tion pressures humans have imposed upon them advanced-level students in computer science as a from a variety of socioecological scales. The book secondary textbook. Features also presents a related treatment of Eigen’s Paradox 7 Reports the main achievements of the Euro- and the RNA ‘error catastrophe’ that bedevils Features pean Integrated project CHIL - Computers in models of the origins of viruses and of biological 7 The first comprehensive book dedicated entirely the Human Interaction Loop 7 Presents a wide life itself. to the field of recommender systems 7 IT profes- range of research topics related to and necessary sionals who provide services and products to for the development of such proactive smart CHIL Fields of interest end-customers via the Internet or other commu- environments Public Health; Health Informatics nication means will find this book very valuable for its detailed algorithms and Java source for all Fields of interest Target groups algorithms 7 Provides readers with extensive User Interfaces and Human Computer Interac- Graduate students and researchers working in artificial applications, a variety of real-world appli- tion; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Image computational biology and mathematical modeling cations, and detailed case studies Processing of biological processes. Public health professionals and academic scientists working in public health. Fields of interest Target groups Mathematically trained evolutionary biologists Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Researchers and people interested in speech recog- and ecologists, particularly those concerned with Storage and Retrieval nition, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and human pathogens machine learning Target groups Discount group Industry researchers and practitioners; students Discount group P P Discount group P
Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Due March 2009 Due May 2009 Due April 2009 2009 . XXII, 374 p . 108 illus ., 88 in color . 2009 . Approx . 350 p . 20 illus . Hardcover (Human-Computer Interaction Series) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 220 p . Hardcover 7 approx. $115.00 7 approx. $109.00 7 approx. $139.00 ISBN 978-1-4419-0047-0 ISBN 978-1-84882-053-1 ISBN 978-0-387-92212-6 32 Chemistry Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
J. Aldrich-Wright, University of Western Sydney, J. M. Andrade-Garda, University of La Coruña, M. Barysz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Australia (Ed .) Spain (Ed .) Poland; Y. Ishikawa, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, USA (Eds .) Metallointercalators Basic Chemometric Synthesis and Techniques to Probe Their Techniques in Relativistic Methods Interactions with Biomolecules Atomic Spectroscopy for Chemists
A comprehensive treatment of the characterisation This is the first book for atomic spectroscopists “Relativistic Methods for Chemists”, written by a techniques used in investigating inorganic and to present the basic principles of experimental highly qualified team of authors, is targeted at both organic molecules that interact with biomolecules designs, optimization and multivariate regression. experimentalists and theoreticians interested in the is presented to the reader in a clear fashion.The Multivariate regression is a valuable statistical area of relativistic effects in atomic and molecular work consists of two parts: (i) synthetic aspects method for handling complex problems (such systems and processes and in their consequences of metallointercalators along with targeting and as spectral and chemical interferences) which for the interpretation of the heavy element’s improving transport and (ii) the various tech- arise during atomic spectrometry. However, the chemistry. niques that are used for probing their interactions, technique is underused as most spectroscopists do The theoretical part of the book focuses on the such as; DNA-NMR, PGSE-NMR, DNA ESI-MS, not have time to study the often complex literature relativistic methods for molecular calculations Linear and Circular Dichroism, Fluorescence on the subject. This practical introduction uses discussing relativistic two-component theory, Spectroscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Viscosity, conceptual explanations and worked examples density functional theory, pseudopotentials and TGA and dialysis, Microarrays, biological analysis. to give readers a clear understanding of the correlations. The experimentally oriented chapters Chapters are devoted to the synthesis and the technique. Mathematics is kept to a minimum but, describe the use of relativistic methods in different techniques used to study the interactions of when required, is kept at a basic level. applications focusing on the design of new mate- inorganic complexes with biomolecules. Consider- rials based on heavy element compounds, the role ably detailed examples are used to help illustrate Features of the spin-orbit coupling in photochemistry and the application of these techniques. This book is 7 Practical considerations, interpretations and photobiology, and chirality and its relations to a useful resource for an array of inorganic and troubleshooting are emphasized and literature relativistic description of matter and radiation. organic advanced undergraduate and graduate surveys are included to guide the reader to further This book is written at an intermediate level in courses and for researchers in drug discovery. work 7 The same dataset is used for all chapters order to appeal to a broader audience than just dealing with calibration to demonstrate the differ- experts working in the field of relativistic theory. Features ences between the different methodologies 7 Provides a detailed exposition on the propae- Features deutics and techniques illustrated with cogent Contents 7 Features relativistic effects in atoms and mole- examples A general overview of atomic spectrometric cules from a chemist’s perspective 7 Contains techniques.- Implementing a robust methodology: contributions from computational chemists and Fields of interest experimental designs and optimization.- Ordinary experiental chemists 7 Aimed at individuals not Inorganic Chemistry; Pharmacy; Biochemistry, multiple linear regression and principal compo- highly versed in relativistic methods who want to general nents regression.- Partial least squares regression.- acquire the rudiments of relativistic computing Regression using artificial neural networks. and the associated problems of importance for the Target groups heavy element chemistry Researchers working in inorganic and physical Fields of interest chemistry, drug design as well as graduate and Math. Applications in Chemistry Fields of interest advanced undergraduate students Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Target groups Physical Chemistry Discount group Academics, postgraduate and graduate students, P researchers and industrial chemists Target groups Graduate students, academics, and researchers in Discount group theoretical chemistry, experimentalists in materials P chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry
Discount group P
Due August 2009
Only available in print Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry and Materials Science Distribution rights outside North and South America: Due November 2009 Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK Due July 2009 2010 . Approx . 650 p . (Challenges and Advances in 2009 . Approx . 250 p . (RSC Analytical Spectroscopy Computational Chemistry and Physics, Volume 10) 2009 . Approx . 475 p . 120 illus ., 40 in color . Hardcover Monographs) Hardcover Hardcover 7 approx. $229.00 7 $159.00 7 approx. $449.00 ISBN 978-3-211-09427-3 ISBN 978-0-85404-159-6 ISBN 978-1-4020-9974-8 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Chemistry 33
P. Broz, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland H. C. Buc, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France; T. Strick, L. Cox, University of Oxford, UK (Ed .) Institut Jacques Monod, Paris, France (Eds .) Polymer-Based Molecular Themes in Nanostructures RNA Polymerases as Eukaryotic DNA Replication Medical Applications Edition Molecular Motors
This book tackles eukaryotic DNA replication from This book offers a truly interdisciplinary perspec- This book, written by expert scientists in the a novel perspective. Rather than simply itemizing tive on polymer-based nanometre-sized macro- field, analyses how these diverse fields of research the steps in replication and the proteins involved, structures and their use in biology and medicine, interact on a specific example - RNA polymerase. it provides logical groupings of processes based with a special concentration on diagnostic and The book concentrates on RNA polymerases on biochemical similarities. The very latest work therapeutic applications. A summary of the because they play a central role among all the other on replication is highlighted with new insights necessary steps leading to the development and machines operating in the cell and are the target into the process from pre-initiation through to application of a complex-based nanostructure is of a wide range of regulatory mechanisms. They termination. It also covers mitochondrial DNA provided as well as reviews of the main literature have also been the subject of spectacular advances replication, archaeal paradigms and exciting in areas covered. The content of the book has high in their structural understanding in recent years, potential drug targets. The emphasis on mecha- clinical and practical significance and offers a as testified by the attribution of the Nobel prize in nisms and the relationship between structure and broad overview of this rapidly growing field. chemistry in 2006 to Roger Kornberg. function targets the book towards biochemists and The book focuses on two aspects of the transcrip- biological chemists as well as cell biologists. Features tion cycle that have been more intensively studied 7 Instead of reading 3 or 4 subspecialized books, thanks to this increased scientific cooperation - the Features the reader can concentrate his time and power on recognition of the promoter by the enzyme, and 7 The chapters are written by internationally the essential facts. This is especially beneficial for the achievement of consecutive translocation steps acclaimed researchers and rising stars in the master students that are interested in nanobiology during elongation of the RNA product. Each of field 7 The style is learned but accessible or nanomedicine 7 The message of the book is these two topics is introduced by an overview, and 7 Discussing DNA replication in chemical as interdisciplinary, the audience is as well. Therefore is then presented by worldwide experts in the field, well as biological terms provides a deeper under- easy readability and rapid comprehension of the taking the viewpoint of their specialty. standing and highlight the possibilities for small information is guaranteed molecule intervention in the process Features Contents 7 Focuses on two aspects of the transcription From the contents 1. Foreword.- 2. Basics.- 3. Polymer-based cycle that have been more intensively studied Introduction: conserved steps in eukaryotic nanostructures for diagnostic applications.- thanks to such cooperation- the recognition of the DNA replication.- AAA and ATPases in loading 4. Polymer-based nanostructures for therapeutic promoter by the enzyme, and the achievement of replication factors.- Ring structures and six fold applications.- 5. Polymer-based nanostructures consecutive translocation steps during elongation symmetry in replication.- The switch from replica- with an intelligent functionality. of the RNA product 7 Each of these two topics is tion to repair (and back).- Telomeres and the end then presented by worldwide experts in the field, replication problem. Fields of interest taking the viewpoint of their speciality Polymer Sciences; Laboratory Medicine Fields of interest Fields of interest Organic Chemistry; Cell Biology; Biochemistry, Target groups Biochemistry, general; Microbiology; Physical general Polymer chemists, pharmacologists, biologists Chemistry and clinicians Target groups Target groups ‘New-comers’ and those more experienced in Discount group Professional and scholarly biochemistry, biological chemistry and cell biology P Discount group Discount group P P
Due September 2009 Due April 2009 Due September 2009 Only available in print Only available in print Only available in print Distribution rights outside North and South America: Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK 2009 . Approx . 250 p . (RSC Nanoscience and 2009 . Approx . 330 p . (RSC Biomolecular Sciences) Nanotechnology) Hardcover Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 235 p . Hardcover 7 $159.00 7 $199.00 7 $119.00 ISBN 978-0-85404-956-1 ISBN 978-0-85404-134-3 ISBN 978-0-85404-164-0 34 Chemistry Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
M. T. Cronin, J. Leszczynski, T. Puzyn (Eds .) Y. Hu, W. Sun, Central South University, Changsha, F. M. Kerton, Memorial University of Newfoundland, China; D. Wang, Beijing General Research Institute of St John’s, NL, Canada Recent Advances in Non-ferrous Metals, Beijing, China QSAR Studies Alternative Solvents for Electrochemistry of Green Chemistry Methods and Applications Flotation of Sulphide Minerals
This book presents an interdisciplinary overview Conventional solvents can be hazardous in terms on the most recent advances in QSAR studies. “Electrochemistry of Flotation of Sulphide of toxicity, flammability and waste generation. The first part is handbook-esque and consists of Minerals” systematically covers various electro- Consequently, alternative solvents now form a a comprehensive review of QSAR methodology chemical measurements, especially electrochem- substantial part of green chemistry. This book written by outstanding scientists and highly expe- ical corrosive methods, electrochemical equilib- covers the latest developments in this growing rienced lecturers. It focuses on methodology and rium calculations, surface analysis, semiconductor field as well as some key areas that have been new ideas, providing readers with an idea of recent energy band theory as well as molecular orbital overlooked in previous literature. Solvents are trends and developments in each part of QSAR theory. Behaviour and mechanism of collector- important in many areas of chemistry so the strategy (descriptors, methods of modelling, vali- less and collector-induced flotation of sulphide author has adopted a general approach encom- dation). The second part highlights the interdisci- minerals in various flotation systems are also passing of a wide range of solvents. As part of the plinary aspects and new areas of QSAR modelling. discussed. The example of electrochemical flota- Green Chemistry Series, examples are used that It outlines the theoretical framework together with tion separation of sulphide ores shows an indus- tie in with the 12 principles of green chemistry practical applications. The most optimal solutions trial application. such as atom efficient reactions in benign solvents, (descriptors, mathematical/statistical methods, Prof. Yuehua Hu is a professor at the School processing of renewable chemicals and materials in validation) in the individual areas of interest (envi- of Minerals Processing & Bioengineering of green solvents. ronmental risk assessment, drug design, etc.) are Central South University and Vice Chairman of also discussed in more detail. the Mineral Processing Committee of the China Contents “Recent Advances in QSAR Studies: Methods and Nonferrous Metals Society. Dr. Wei Sun is an Introduction.- ‘Solvent-Free’ Chemistry.- Water.- Applications” is targeted at scientists focussed associate professor at the School of Minerals Supercritical Fluids.- Renewable Solvents.- Room on developing new methodologies as well as Processing & Bioengineering of Central South Temperature Ionic Liquids and Eutectic Mixtures.- researchers engaged in trying to solve specific University. Prof. Dianzuo Wang is both a member Fluorous Solvents and Related Systems.- Liquid problems via QSAR. of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Polymers.- Tunable and Switchable Solvent Academy of Engineering. Systems.- Industrial Case Studies. Features 7 An interdisciplinary overview on recent Features Fields of interest advances in Quantitative Structure–Activity 7 Reflects most recent advances in surface chem- Organic Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry; Relationships (QSAR) studies 7 Presents both a istry 7 Points to industrial applications Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology review of new ideas about methodology and new areas of QSAR applications 7 A simply written, Fields of interest Target groups practical guide for academics, industrial scientists Electrochemistry Newcomers to the field whether research students and decision makers taking their first steps in beginning investigations towards their thesis or QSAR analysis Target groups industrial researchers curious to find out if an Researchers, practitioners and graduate students alternative solvent would be suitable in their work Fields of interest in the field of sulphide mineral flotation, corrosive Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; electrochemistry or other related field Discount group Medicinal Chemistry P Discount group Target groups P Researchers, undergraduates and postgraduates, industrial scientists interested in QSAR analysis
Discount group P
Chemistry and Materials Science Due April 2009
Chemistry and Materials Science Due April 2009 Only available in print
Due June 2009 Distribution rights in China: Tsinghua University Press . Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK 2009 . Approx . 600 p . (Challenges and Advances in Jointly published with Tsinghua University Press . Computational Chemistry and Physics, Volume 9) 2009 . Approx . 230 p . (RSC Green Chemistry Series ) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 210 p . 287 illus . Hardcover Hardcover 7 approx. $599.00 7 approx. $179.00 7 $179.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-9782-9 ISBN 978-3-540-92178-3 ISBN 978-0-85404-163-3 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Chemistry 35
E. Pretsch, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; J. P. Reithmaier, P. Petkov, W. Kulisch, C. Popov S. Rosenwaks, Ben-Gurion University, Beersheba, P. Bühlmann, University of Minnesota, MN, USA; (Eds .) Israel M. Badertscher, ETH Zurich, Switzerland Nanostructured Materials Vibrationally Mediated Structure Determination of for Advanced Technological Photodissociation Organic Compounds Applications Tables of Spectral Data Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Nanostructured Materials for This is the first book to deal with the effect of vibrational pre-excitation on molecular dynamics, Advanced Technological Applications This fourth edition of the highly successful and both in the gas phase and on surfaces. In partic- concise textbook contains about 20 % new data. Sozopol, Bulgaria, 1–13 June, 2008 ular, it deals with the influence of this excitation on Now included are chapters on 19F and 31P NMR the dissociation of molecules. The effect in the gas as well as references to important Raman bands. phase has been extensively studied but research on With their unique approach of presenting - in This book is based on the lectures and contribu- surfaces is new and a very hot topic. The contents the form of texts, tables, charts, and graphs - a tions of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on include a brief review of other methods for succinct compilation of essential reference data “Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Tech- controlling dissociation, experimental methods, for the interpretation of NMR, IR, UV/Vis, and nological Applications” held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, vibrational state enhancement and control of mass spectra, the authors also provide a hands-on 1-13 June, 2008. It gives a broad overview on this photodissociation, vibrational state-resolved guide for interpreting experimental spectral data topic, as it combines basic theoretical articles, dependence of surface reactivity and specific and elucidating the structure of the respective papers dealing with experimental techniques, examples in the gas phase and on surfaces. The compounds behind them. and contributions on advanced and up-to-date book finishes with a chapter on ‘The Road Ahead’. Besides spectra of common solvents, calibration applications in fields such as electrochemistry, It also includes a bibliography and subject index. reagents, and MALDI and FAB MS matrix mate- optoelectronics, data storage, sensor technique, rials, fragmentation rules for mass spectrometry and biotechnology. In addition, it presents an Features and UV/Vis spectra of representative compounds interdisciplinary approach as the authors came 7 Provides a first class introduction to the field are included. The book will benefit students during from different fields such as physics, chemistry, 7 Also provides a comprehensive bibliography courses and exercises, and advanced learners engineering, materials science and biology. may use it to supplement their understanding of Contents extended textbooks on the topic. Features Introduction.- Experimental methods.- Vibra- 7 Gives an up-to-date overview on the wide field tionally mediated photodissociation (VMP) in the Features of nanoscaled/nanostructured materials 7 The gas phase.- Vibrationally mediated dissociation of 7 Fourth edition of the highly successful textbook content spans the topic of nanomaterials from the molecules on surfaces.- The road ahead.- Biblio- now offering 20% new data 7 Now included are very basic to advanced applications 7 Contains graph.- Subject index. chapters on (19)F-NMR and (31)P-NMR as well as contributions from physicists, chemists, material references to important Raman bands scientists, and biologists 7 Applications include Fields of interest optoelectronic devices, data storage, batteries, Physical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; From the contents sensors and biotechnology Analytical Chemistry Summary Tables.- Combination Tables.- 13C NMR Spectroscopy.- 1H NMR Spectroscopy.- Heteronu- Fields of interest Target groups clear NMR Spectroscopy.- IR Spectroscopy.- Mass Nanotechnology; Materials Science, general Students and academics Spectrometry.- UV/Vis Spectroscopy. Target groups Discount group Fields of interest All scientists working in the field of nanotech- P Analytical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; nology and nanoscaled materials, nanoscaled/ Physical Chemistry nanostructured thin films, people working on topics such as nanocomposites and nanoparticles, Target groups electrochemistry, optoelectronics, biomedical films Chemistry students, analytical chemists and spectroscopists (industry, university, service Discount group laboratories) P
Discount group P
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry and Materials Science Due April 2009 Due June 2009
Due March 2009 2009 . Approx . 540 p . (NATO Science for Peace and Only available in print Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) Hardcover Originally published in the series: 7 $269.00 Distribution rights outside North and South America: Chemical Laboratory Practice ISBN 978-1-4020-9914-4 Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK
4th, ed . 2009 . Approx . 450 p . Softcover Also available as softcover 2009 . Approx . 175 p . Hardcover 7 approx. $79.95 7 approx. $129.00 7 $139.00 ISBN 978-3-540-93809-5 ISBN 978-1-4020-9915-1 ISBN 978-0-85404-155-8 36 Chemistry Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
J. M. Walker, R. Rapley, University of Hertfordshire, D. M. York, T. Lee, University of Minnesota, Hatfield, UK (Eds .) Minneapolis, MN, USA (Eds .) Molecular Biology and Multi-scale Quantum Models Biotechnology for Biocatalysis Modern Techniques and Applications
This popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to provide a comprehensive “Multi-scale Quantum Models for Biocatalysis” overview and to reflect all the latest developments explores various molecular modelling techniques in this rapidly expanding area. Chapters on the and their applications in providing an under- impact of molecular biology in the development standing of the detailed mechanisms at play during of biotechnology have been fully updated and biocatalysis in enzyme and ribozyme systems. include the applications of molecular biology in These areas are reviewed by an international team the areas of drug design and diseases. There are of experts in theoretical, computational chemistry, also completely new chapters in developing areas and biophysics. such as genome technology, nanobiotechnology, This book presents detailed reviews concerning regenerative medicine and biofuels. By presenting the development of various techniques, including information in an easily assimilated form, this ab initio molecular dynamics, density functional book makes an ideal undergraduate text. theory, combined QM/MM methods, solvation models, force field methods, and free-energy esti- Contents mation techniques, as well as successful applica- Basic Molecular Biology Techniques.- Molecular tions of multi-scale methods in the biocatalysis Cloning and Protein Expression.- Molecular systems including several protein enzymes and Diagnostics.- Molecular Microbial Diagnostics ribozymes. and Infectomics.- Genes and Genome Analysis.- This book is an excellent source of information for Yeast Biotechnology.- Metabolic Engineering and research professionals involved in computational Metabolomics.- Nanobiotechnology.- Molecular chemistry and physics, material science, nanotech- Engineering of Antibodies.- Plant Biotechnology.- nology, rational drug design and molecular biology Drug Design and Discovery.- Vaccines.- Tissue and for students exposed to these research areas. Engineering. Features Fields of interest 7 Furnishes an understanding of how catalysis is Biotechnology; Microbiology; Biochemistry, achieved by biological macromolecules 7 Written general for those engaged in biotechnology and biomedical research 7 A single-source guide to the most Target groups promising computational methods used to study Undergraduate students of biology and chemistry, biocatalysis 7 Provides an invaluable resource to as well as postgraduates researchers interested in the further development of these theoretical methods Discount group P Fields of interest Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Catalysis
Target groups Researchers and students in computational chem- istry and physics, materials science, nanotech- nology, rational drug design and molecular biology
Discount group P
Due April 2009 Chemistry and Materials Science Only available in print Due June 2009 Distribution rights outside North and South America: Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK 2009 . Approx . 600 p . (Challenges and Advances in Computational Chemistry and Physics, Volume 7) 5th ed . 2009 . Approx . 600 p . Hardcover Hardcover 7 $99.00 7 $509.00 ISBN 978-0-85404-125-1 ISBN 978-1-4020-9955-7 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Engineering 37
J. Andrade Cetto, Universitat Autònoma de J. Benesty, J. Chen, Y. Huang, I. Cohen A. Bouridane, Queen’s University, Belfast, UK Barcelona, Spain; J. Ferrier, ISTIA, Angers, France; J. Filipe, INSTICC, Setubal, Portugal (Eds .) Noise Reduction in Imaging for Forensics Informatics in Control, Speech Processing and Security Automation and Robotics From Theory to Practice Selcted Papers from the International Noise is everywhere and in most applications Conference on Informatics in Control, that are related to audio and speech, such as Imaging for Forensics and Security: From Theory Automation and Robotics 2008 human-machine interfaces, hands-free commu- to Practice provides a detailed analysis of new nications, voice over IP (VoIP), hearing aids, imaging and pattern recognition techniques for teleconferencing/telepresence/telecollaboration the understanding and deployment of biometrics systems, and so many others, the signal of interest and forensic techniques as practical solutions to Features (usually speech) that is picked up by a micro- increase security. It contains a collection of the 7 Includes a set of selected papers from the phone is generally contaminated by noise. As a recent advances in the technology ranging from 5th “International Conference on Informatics result, the microphone signal has to be cleaned theory, design, and implementation to perfor- in Control Automation and Robotics” (ICINCO up with digital signal processing tools before it is mance evaluation of biometric and forensic 2008), held in Funchal-Madeira, Portugal, stored, analyzed, transmitted, or played out. This systems. This book also contains new methods 11-15 May 2008 cleaning process is often called noise reduction such as the multiscale approach, directional filter and this topic has attracted a considerable amount bank, and wavelet maxima for the development of Contents of research and engineering attention for several practical solutions to biometric problems. Invited Papers.- Part I: Intelligent Control decades. One of the objectives of this book is to The book introduces a new forensic system based Systems and Optimization.- Part II: Robotics and present in a common framework an overview of on shoeprint imagery with advanced techniques Automation.- Part III: Signal Processing, Systems the state of the art of noise reduction algorithms for use in forensics applications. It also pres- Modeling and Control. in the single-channel (one microphone) case. ents the concept of protecting the originality The focus is on the most useful approaches, i.e., of biometric images stored in databases against Fields of interest filtering techniques (in different domains) and intentional and unintentional attacks and fraud Signal Processing; Artificial Intelligence spectral enhancement methods. detection data in order to further increase the (incl. Robotics) security. Features Target groups 7 Overview of the state of the art of noise Features Engineers, researchers and students in electrical reduction algorithms 7 Concise treatment 7 Focuses on the deployment of (i) a multi- and control engineering, automation, robotics, scale approach, (ii) Directional Filter Bank and informatics Contents (iii) Wavelets maxima to meet the constraints of Introduction.- Problem Formulation.- Perfor- modern biometric solutions 7 Proposes the use Discount group mance Measures.- Mean-Squared Error Crite- of data hiding and watermarking principles to P rion.- Pearson Correlation Coefficient.- Funda- further increase the security of biometric systems mental Properties.- Optimal Filters in the Time Domain.- Optimal Filters in the Frequency Fields of interest Domain.- Optimal Filters in the KLE Domain.- Signal Processing; Computer Imaging, Graphics Optimal Filters in the Transform Domain.- Spec- and Computer Vision; Electronic and Computer tral Enhancement Methods.- A Practical Example: Engineering Multichannel Noise Reduction for Voice Commu- nication in Spacesuits. Target groups Practitioners and students specializing in the field Fields of interest of biometric and forensic applications Signal Processing; Acoustics; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Discount group P Target groups Practitioners, graduate students, and researchers
Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Engineering
Due May 2009 Due May 2009 Due May 2009
2009 . Approx . 280 p . (Lecture Notes in Electrical 2009 . Approx . 240 p . (Springer Topics in 2009 . Approx . 230 p . 60 illus . (Signals and Engineering, Volume 37) Hardcover Signal Processing , Volume 2) Hardcover Communication Technology) Hardcover 7 $119.00 7 approx. $129.00 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00270-0 ISBN 978-3-642-00295-3 ISBN 978-0-387-09531-8 38 Engineering Springer News 3/2009 springer.com /booksellers
C. Brun, D. Juvé, M. Manhart, C. Munz A. Budiyono, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea; D. G. Cacuci, University of Karlsruhe, Germany (Ed .) B. Riyanto, E. Joelianto, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Numerical Simulation of Indonesia (Eds .) Handbook of Nuclear Turbulent Flows and Noise Intelligent Unmanned Engineering Generation Systems: Theory and Vol. 1: Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals Vol. 2: Nuclear Reactor Analysis Results of the DFG/CNRS Research Groups Applications FOR 507 and FOR 508 Vol. 3: Nuclear Power Reactors Vol. 4: Experimental Reactors and Nuclear Fuel Cycles The book covers multi-faceted aspects of intel- Large Eddy Simualtion (LES) and DNS are a basis ligent unmanned systems. A wide array of to predict noise generation and propagation. The relevant theory and applications are presented The Handbook of Nuclear Engineering is an book is based on the results of a research group to to address the current and future challenges in authoritative compilation of information regarding find proper ways into the LES/DNS age of noise the area of unmanned systems. The book largely methods and data used in all phases of nuclear calculations, to get insight into the basic noise represents the extended version of select papers engineering. generation mechanisms and to find novel noise from the International Conference on Intelligent reduction concepts. Unmanned System ICIUS 2007 which was jointly Features organized by the Center for Unmanned System 7 Fills the need for an up-to-date condensed Features Studies at Institut Teknologi Bandung, Artificial reference on nuclear engineering since 1958 7 A compact overview of the current research Muscle Research Center at Konkuk University and 7 Includes an introduction to new reactor types, activities regarding large eddy and aeroacoustic Institute of Bio-inspired Structure and Surface such as Generation III, III+ and IV 7 Describes simulations 7 Concentrates the results of two Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics the essential role nuclear energy plays in the future large German/French research groups 7 Covers and Astronautics. The joint-event was the 3rd to ensure an adequate supply of non-polluting the most recent and most important aspects of conference extending from International Confer- sustainable energy CFD/CAA research regarding turbulent flows and ence on Emerging System Technology (ICEST) in jet noise 2005 and International Conference on Technology Fields of interest Fusion (ICTF) in 2006 both conducted in Seoul. Nuclear Engineering; Nuclear Chemistry; Fields of interest ICIUS 2007 was focused on both theory and appli- Power Engineering Automotive and Aerospace Engineering; Numer- cation primarily covering the topics on robotics, ical and Computational Methods in Engineering autonomous vehicles and intelligent unmanned Target groups technologies. All practicing engineers, scientists, students, Target groups researchers in nuclear engineering world-wide Researchers in computational fluid dynamics Features (CFD), computational aeroacoustics (CAA), 7 Reports recent research results in intelligent Discount group the turbulence and large-eddy simulation (LES) unmanned systems P community, professionals in aerospace and common industry, mechanical engineering, civil Fields of interest engineering, computational mechanics etc. Appl. Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Discount group P Target groups Researchers, engineers, graduate students in computational intelligence, unmanned systems, robotics
Discount group P
Engineering
Due May 2010
2010 . Approx . 3500 p . 400 illus . (In 4 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover 7 $2000.00 ISBN 978-0-387-98130-7
Engineering Engineering 2010 . eReference . 7 $2000.00 Due April 2009 Due May 2009 ISBN 978-0-387-98149-9
2009 . XIII, 345 p . (Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics 2009 . Approx . 250 p . (Studies in Computational 2010 . Approx . 3500 p . 400 illus . Print + eReference . and Multidisciplinary Design, Volume 104) Hardcover Intelligence, Volume 192) Hardcover (In 4 volumes, not available separately) 7 $279.00 7 $149.00 7 $2500.00 ISBN 978-3-540-89955-6 ISBN 978-3-642-00263-2 ISBN 978-0-387-98150-5 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Engineering 39
R. Chiong, Swinburne University of Technology, D. J. Cristaldi, S. Pennisi, DIEES - University of B. Farahmand, Boeing Technical Fellow, Huntington Sarawak, Malaysia (Ed .) Catania, Italy; F. Pulvirenti, STMicroelectronics, Beach, CA, USA (Ed .) Catania, Italy Nature-Inspired Algorithms Virtual Testing and for Optimisation Liquid Crystal Display Drivers Predictive Modeling Techniques and Circuits Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Allowables
Features 7 Recent research and source of reference of Liquid Crystal Display Drivers deals with Liquid Virtual Testing and Predictive Modeling: Fatigue knowledge on nature-inspired algorithms and their Crystal Displays from the electronic engineering and Fracture Mechanics Allowables provides an applications 7 Focuses on the implementation of point of view and is the first expressively focused overview of cost and time efficient methods in nature-inspired solutions for optimisation based on their driving circuits. After introducing the measuring the quality of industrial structural on empirical studies physical-chemical properties of the LC substances, parts. Readers will find a systematic introduction their evolution and application to LCDs, the book to virtual testing to generate fatigue and fracture Contents converges to the examination and in-depth expla- allowables through two useful techniques: the Section I Introduction.- Section II Evolutionary nation of those reliable techniques, architectures, conventional continuum mechanics approach, Intelligence.- Section III Collective Intelligence.- and design solutions amenable to efficiently design and the utilization of multiscale modeling and Section IV Social-Natural Intelligence.- Section V drivers for passive-matrix and active-matrix LCDs, simulation techniques to predict materials’ Multi-Objective Optimisation. both for small size and large size panels. Practical properties. A chapter devoted to the functionaliza- approaches regularly adopted for mass production tion process covers the current approach to this Fields of interest but also emerging ones are discussed. The topics technique, which strengthens interface durability Appl. Mathematics/Computational Methods of treated have in many cases general validity and through bonding dissimilar materials. Coverage Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); found application also in alternative display tech- of verification methods, used with devices such Operations Research/Decision Theory nologies (OLEDs, Electrophoretic Displays, etc.). as the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), are Target groups Features also described, which motivate discussion of the Researchers, engineers, graduate students in 7 The only one expressly written by and for fundamental structure and deformation processes computational intelligence, optimization, natural electronic engineers 7 The only one to cover of nanoscale materials. computing all aspects of display driver circuits 7 Presents up to date material while it is still in a period of Features Discount group development 7 Comprehensive exposure of the 7 Provides cost-effective and efficient approaches P technology, architectures and design techniques to obtain fatigue and fracture data 7 Describes virtual testing techniques that prove adequate life From the contents in manufactured structural parts 7 Written with 1. Liquid Crystals. 2. Liquid Crystal Displays. a unique emphasis on applications beneficial to 3. Passive LCDs and their Addressing Techniques. industry professionals 4. Drivers for Passive-Matrix LCDs. 5. Active Matrix LCDs and their Addressing Techniques. Fields of interest 6. Drivers for Active-Matrix LCDs. 7. Charge Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate- Pumps for LCD Drivers. rials; Mechanics
Fields of interest Target groups Circuits and Systems; Applied Optics, Optoelec- Researchers and engineers involved with fatigue tronics, Optical Devices and fracture mechanics in addition to the aero- space, aircraft, automotive and defense industries Target groups Electronic engineers/LCD system designers/system Discount group integrators, scientific researchers, educators and P graduate students (electronic engineering courses, display systems courses), graduate students (computer science courses)
Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Engineering Due May 2009 Due June 2009 Due July 2009 2009 . Approx . 300 p . (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 193) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 250 p . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 460 p . 275 illus . Hardcover 7 $149.00 7 approx. $159.00 7 approx. $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00266-3 ISBN 978-90-481-2254-7 ISBN 978-0-387-95923-8 40 Engineering Springer News 3/2009 springer.com /booksellers
Z. W. Geem, Westat, Rockville, MD, USA (Ed .) T. Gupta, Radiation Monitoring Services, Watertown, K. Hashiguchi, Fukuoka, Japan MA, USA Music-Inspired Harmony Elastoplasticity Theory Search Algorithm Copper Interconnect Theory and Applications Technology This book was written to serve as the standard textbook for instruction of elastoplasticity theory. Calculus has been used in solving many scientific Since overall circuit performance has depended It opens with an explanation of the mathematics and engineering problems. For optimization prob- primarily on transistor properties, previous efforts and continuum mechanics which are neces- lems, however, the differential calculus technique to enhance circuit and system speed were focused sary as a foundation of elastoplasticity theory. sometimes has a drawback when the objective on transistors as well. During the last decade, Subsequently, conventional and unconventional function is step-wise, discontinuous, or multi- however, the parasitic resistance, capacitance, and elastoplasticity theories are explained compre- modal, or when decision variables are discrete inductance associated with interconnections began hensively for description of general loading rather than continuous. Thus, researchers have to influence circuit performance and will be the behavior covering monotonic, nonproportional, recently turned their interests into metaheuristic primary factors in the evolution of nanoscale ULSI and cyclic loading processes. Fundamental notions algorithms that have been inspired by natural technology. Because metallic conductivity and such as continuity and smoothness conditions, phenomena such as evolution, animal behavior, or resistance to electromigration of bulk copper (Cu) decomposition of deformation into elastic and metallic annealing. This book especially focuses are better than aluminum, use of copper and low-k plastic parts, the associated flow rule, the loading on a music-inspired metaheuristic algorithm, materials is now prevalent in the international criterion and the anisotropy are defined, and then harmony search. Interestingly, there exists an microelectronics industry. As the feature size presented with their mechanical interpretations. analogy between music and optimization: each of the Cu-lines forming interconnects is scaled, Explicit constitutive equations of metals and soils, musical instrument corresponds to each decision resistivity of the lines increases. At the same time which are useful in engineering practice for the variable; musical note corresponds to variable electromigration and stress-induced voids due to mechanical design of machinery and structures, value; and harmony corresponds to solution increased current density become significant reli- are also introduced. vector. ability issues. Although copper/low-k technology has become fairly mature, there is no single book Features Features available on the promise and challenges of these 7 Presents a comprehensive explanation of elasto- 7 Puts together for the first time theoretical back- next-generation technologies. plasticity 7 Basic concept and the recent state of grounds and practical applications of harmony elastoplastic constitutive relations search algorithms Features 7 Provides a detailed description of critical next- From the contents From the contents generation materials and technology for micro- Tensor Analysis.- Motion and Strain (rate).- Harmony Search as a Metaheuristic Algorithm.- electronics 7 Suitable for use as a teaching text Conservation Laws and Stress Tensors.- Objec- Overview of Applications and Developments in graduate programs and industry short courses tivity and Corotational Rate Tensor.- Elastic in the Harmony Search Algorithm.- Harmony 7 Significant international appeal, especially in Constitutive Equations.- Basic Formulations for Search Methods for Multi-Modal and Constrained countries such as Tawian, China, South Korea, and Elastoplastic Constitutive Equations.- Uncon- Optimization.- Solving NP-Complete Problems Singapore with extensive electronics manufac- ventional Elastoplasticity Model: Subloading by Harmony Search.- Harmony Search Applica- turing capabilities Surface Model.- Cyclic Plasticity Model: Extended tions in Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Subloading Surface Model.- Viscoplastic Constitu- Engineering.- Optimum Design of Steel Skeleton Fields of interest tive Equations.- Constitutive Equations of Metals.- Structures. Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta- Constitutive equations of soils. tion; Circuits and Systems Fields of interest Fields of interest Appl. Mathematics/Computational Methods of Target groups Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate- Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Researchers in academia and industry engaged in rials; Mechanics; Numerical and Computational Music the fabrication of modern integrated circuits using Methods in Engineering copper and other next-generation interconnects Target groups (including nanostructured copper and carbon Target groups Researchers, engineers, graduate students in nanotubes); graduate students and advanced Researchers, graduate students and engineers in computational intelligence, computer science, undergraduate students in the fields of microelec- mechanical, civil architectural and aeronautic engineering, music tronics and interconnect technology engineering
Discount group Discount group Discount group P P P
Engineering Engineering Engineering Due April 2009 Due May 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 300 p . (Studies in Computational 2009 . Approx . 350 p . (Lecture Notes in Applied and Intelligence, Volume 191) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 425 p . 309 illus ., 25 in color . Hardcover Computational Mechanics, Volume 42) Hardcover 7 $149.00 7 approx. $159.00 7 $199.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00184-0 ISBN 978-1-4419-0075-3 ISBN 978-3-642-00272-4 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Engineering 41
J. R. Hauser, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, R. A. Ibrahim, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, N. Jalili, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA NC, USA USA Piezoelectric-Based Vibration- Numerical Methods for Vibro-Impact Dynamics Control Systems Nonlinear Engineering Modeling, Mapping and Applications Applications to Micro/Nano Sensors and Models Actuators
This text emphasizes the general area of nonlinear Features “Piezoelectric-Based Vibration-control Systems: engineering models with an in-depth discussion 7 Presents Recent research in Vibro-Impact Applications in Micro/Nano Sensors and of computer algorithms for solving nonlinear Dynamics and Applications Actuators” covers: Fundamental concepts in smart problems coupled with appropriate examples of (active) materials including piezoelectric and such nonlinear engineering problems. The present Fields of interest piezoceramics, magnetostrictive, shape-memory book is a balance of numerical theory applied Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; materials, and electro/magneto-rheological fluids; to nonlinear or linear engineering models with Mechanics; Scientific Computing Physical principles and constitutive models of many examples taken for typical engineering type piezoelectric materials; Piezoelectric sensors and problems. This book is for the engineer who wants Target groups actuators; Fundamental concepts in mechanical to learn the basics of the theory but who wishes to Researchers and graduate students in applied vibration analysis and control with emphasis on rapidly get to solving real nonlinear engineering mechanics distributed-parameters and vibration-control type problems with modern desktop computers. systems; and Recent advances in piezoelectric- Discount group based microelectromechanical and nanoelectro- Features P mechanical systems design and implementation. 7 The emphasis is on nonlinear engineering models and equations as opposed to linear models Features 7 Linear models and equations are treated 7 Discusses recent developments in smart struc- conveniently as just special cases of more general tures and emerging areas in micro and nanotech- nonlinear models 7 For each chapter and topic nology with a specific emphasis on piezoelectric area covered, the theory is discussed and computer systems 7 Provides actual actuator and sensor code is developed and presented such that the configurations, along with illustrative hands-on reader can conveniently apply the developed code problems and examples that can be applied by to practical engineering problems the reader 7 Provides the reader with a detailed discussion of vibration of continuous systems Contents Preface. 1 Introduction to Nonlinear Engineering From the contents Problems and Models. 2 Numerical Fundamen- Introduction and overview of mechanical tals and Computer Programming. 3 Roots of vibrations.- Mathematical preliminaries.- An Nonlinear Equations. 4 Solving Sets of Equations: introduction to vibrations of lumped-param- Linear and Nonlinear. 5 Numerical Derivatives and eters systems.- A unified approach to vibration Numerical Integration. 6 Interpolation. 7 Curve of distributed-parameter systems.- An overview Fitting and Data Plotting. 8 Statistical Methods of active materials utilized in Smart Structures.- and Basic Statistical Functions. 9 Data Models and Physical principles and constitutive models of Parameter Estimation. piezoelectric materials.- Piezoelectric-based systems modeling and control.- Vibration control Fields of interest using piezoelectric actuators and sensors. Numerical and Computational Methods in Engi- neering; Numerical and Computational Methods; Fields of interest Math. Appl. in Environmental Science Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control
Target groups Target groups Engineers working with nonlinear problems or Researchers, practicing engineers, academics models; could be used as a text for an advanced and graduate students doing work in the area of undergraduate or first level graduate course vibration control, smart structures and system and dynamics and controls of MEMS and NEMS Discount group P Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Engineering Due May 2009 Due April 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 200 p . (Lecture Notes in Applied and 2009 . Approx . 1030 p . Hardcover Computational Mechanics, Volume 43) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 500 p . Hardcover 7 approx. $199.00 7 $149.00 7 approx. $129.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-9919-9 ISBN 978-3-642-00274-8 ISBN 978-1-4419-0069-2 42 Engineering Springer News 3/2009 springer.com /booksellers
J. C. Lin, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA (Ed .) M. Ma, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore S. Marco, A. Gutiérrez, Universitat de Barcelona, (Ed .) Spain (Eds .) Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems Current Research Progress of Biologically Inspired Signal Volume 5, Health Effects of Cell Phone Optical Networks Processing for Chemical Radiation Sensing
Optical communication networks have played Health Effects of Cell Phone Radiation will offer and will continue to play a prominent role in the This volume presents a collection of research a concentrated and up-to-date overview on the development and deployment of communication advances in biologically inspired signal processing effects of radio frequencies on human tissue. While network infrastructures. New optical systems for chemical sensing. The olfactory system, and significant advances are being made on many and protocols will enable next generation optical the gustatory system to a minor extent, has been fronts, ranging in frequency from quasi-static networks to meet the diverse requirements from taken in the last decades as a source of inspira- to the optical regime, a special emphasis of this a wide range of new applications and services. tion to develop artificial sensing systems. The volume is on current understanding of biological Optical networks have evolved to become more performance of this biological system outperforms interactions of cellular mobile communication flexible, intelligent and reliable. New optical in many aspects that of their artificial counter- radiation. The use of cell-phones has experienced switching architectures, technologies, and sophis- part. Thus, the goal of researchers in this field phenomenal growth - some estimate that there ticated control and management protocols have is to understand and capture those features that will be more than 3.5 billion users of these wireless already enabled optical networks to be used not make the olfactory system especially suited for the devices by the end of 2010, worldwide. only in the core but also the metropolitan and processing of chemical information. The recogni- The widespread impact of these new wireless tech- access networks. The widespread deployment of tion of odors by the olfactory system entails a nologies has raised concerns about the safety of optical communication networks will continue to number of signal processing functions such as human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy have a big impact on our future lifestyle. Current preprocessing, dimensionality reduction, contrast emitted by these telecommunication devices. A Research Progress of Optical Networks is aimed to enhancement, and classification. Using math- better understanding of the biological effects of provide an overview on recent research progress ematical models to mimic the architecture of the RF electromagnetic field is needed to safeguard in optical networking with proposed solutions, olfactory system, these processing functions can be against possible harm to the general population. survey and tutorials on various issues and topics in applied to chemical sensor signals. optical network technologies and services. Contents Features Cellular Biology Aspects of Mobile Phone Radia- Features 7 Presents recent research in Biologically inspired tion.- Carcinogenic Effects of Wireless Commu- 7 Is on the topic of current progress of optical signal and data processing nication Radiation in Rodents.- Epidemiological communications and networking 7 Reflects Studies of Cellular Telephone Use and Risk of the current progress on optical technology From the contents Cancer.- Cognitive Effects of Electromagnetic 7 Provides tutorials on recent topics in optical Part I: Biological Olfaction.- “Sloppy engineering” Fields in Humans.- Electromagnetic Hypersen- networking to researchers 7 Has proposals and and the olfactory system of insects.- From ANN sitivity.- Occupational Exposure in Wireless solutions as examples to engineering 7 Covers to biomimetic information processing.- The sensi- Communication.- Dosimetry and Temperature wide a range of issues relevant to optical networks tivity of the insect nose: The example of Bombyx Aspects of Mobile Phone Exposures. mori.- Multivariate Analysis of the Activity of the Fields of interest Olfactory Bulb.- Part II: Artificial Olfaction and Fields of interest Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Gustation.- Improved Odour Detection through Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Communications Engineering, Networks Imposed Biomimetic Temporal Dynamics. Biophysics/Biomedical Physics; Biomedical Engi- neering Target groups Fields of interest Academic researchers, university faculties and Numerical and Computational Methods in Engi- Target groups research students, engineers and who are inter- neering; Signal Processing; Computer Applications Researchers in biophysics, bioengineering, biology ested in optical networking in Chemistry and medicine Discount group Target groups Discount group P Engineers, researchers, and graduate students in P computational intelligence and computer science
Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Due May 2009 Engineering Due April 2009 2009 . Approx . 270 p . 14 illus ., 8 in color . (Advances in Due June 2009 Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Volume 5) 2009 . Approx . 210 p . (Studies in Computational Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 300 p . Hardcover Intelligence, Volume 188) Hardcover 7 $159.00 7 $159.00 7 $149.00 ISBN 978-0-387-92733-6 ISBN 978-1-4020-9888-8 ISBN 978-3-642-00175-8 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Engineering 43
D. B. Marghitu, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA S. McClean, P. Millard, E. El-Darzi, C. Nugent (Eds .) W. Minker, M. Weber, H. Hagras, V. Callagan, A. D. Kameas (Eds .) Mechanisms and Robots Intelligent Patient Analysis with MATLAB® Management Advanced Intelligent Environments
Modern technical advancements in areas such as Arguably medicine is either an arts-based science robotics, multi-body systems, spacecraft, control, or a science-based art. In medieval times, clinical Over the last decade a number of research areas and design of complex mechanical devices and decisions were based on simple measures, such have contributed to the concept of advanced mechanisms in industry require the knowl- as the temperature of the body, the rhythm of the intelligent environments, these include ubiqui- edge to solve advanced concepts in dynamics. pulse, the consistency of the stool and the colour tous computing, pervasive computing, embedded “Mechanisms and Robots Analysis with MATLAB” of the urine. Nowadays, thanks partly to modern intelligence, intelligent user interfaces, human provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of technology, medical science has improved in many factors, intelligent buildings, mobile communica- kinematics and dynamics. The book uses MATLAB ways, as has healthcare. In particular, approaches tions, domestic robots, intelligent sensors, artistic as a tool to solve problems from the field of mecha- which have their origins in Artificial Intelligence and architectural design and ambient intelli- nisms and robots. The book discusses the tools and Operational Research have a significant gence. Undeniably, multimodal spoken language for formulating the mathematical equations, and contribution to make in terms of improving not dialogue interaction is a key factor in ensuring also the methods of solving them using a modern only diagnosis and treatment of patients, but also natural interaction and therefore of particular computing tool like MATLAB. An emphasis is providing ways of managing patients in a more interest for advanced intelligent environments. placed on basic concepts, derivations, and inter- effective, more efficient, and more patient-friendly The book covers all the key topics in the field of pretations of the general principles. The book is of manner. This book focuses on the use of such intelligent environments from a variety of leading great benefit to senior undergraduate and graduate Intelligent Patient Management to the benefit of researchers. students interested in the classical principles of clinicians, other healthcare and community practi- mechanisms and robotics systems. Each chapter tioners and managers, patients and carers. Features introduction is followed by a careful step-by-step 7 Covers the interdisciplinary study of intelligent presentation, and sample problems are provided at Features environments, including human-computer-inter- the end of every chapter. 7 Latest research in the area of Intelligent Patient action in addition to the artistic, architectural, Management design, and social aspects of intelligent environ- Features ments 7 Brings together several perspectives in 7 Provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of From the contents research and development in the area of intelligent kinematics and dynamics using MATLAB 7 Each Intelligent Patient Management.- Why Noso- environments chapter includes a careful step-by-step presen- kinetics: measuring and modelling the process tation, and sample problems which are solved of care?- Toward a decision support tool for Contents analytically and numerically using MATLAB emergency networks in France: a literature Introduction.- Assistive Environments for analysis.- Length of stay-based clustering methods Successful Aging.- Do Digital Homes Dream Contents for patient grouping.- Machine Learning and of Electric Families?.- An Architecture that Position Analysis.- Velocity and Acceleration Statistical Approaches to Support the Discrimina- Supports Task Centered Adaptation.- Multimodal Analysis.- Dynamic Force Analysis.- Direct tion of Neuro-Degenerative Diseases Based on Presentation of Information in a Mobile Context.- Dynamics: Newton-Euler Equations of Motion.- Gait Analysis.- Privacy-preserving fuzzy matching Classifier Fusion for Emotion Recognition from Analytical Dynamics of Open Kinematic Chains.- using a public reference table.- Intelligent Health- Speech.- Understanding Mobile Spatial Interaction Problems. care Tools. in Urban Environments.- Genetic Algorithm for Energy Efficient Trees. Fields of interest Fields of interest Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Artificial Appl. Mathematics/Computational Methods of Fields of interest Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Communications Engineering, Networks; Health Informatics Computer Systems Organization and Commu- Target groups nication Networks; Computer Communication Graduate and senior undergraduate students in Target groups Networks kinematics, robotics, dynamics, mechatronics, Engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechatronic design, and mechanical design computational intelligence, computer science and Target groups (mechanical engineering) health care Academic and industrial researchers and devel- opers in pervasive computing Discount group Discount group P P Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Engineering Due April 2009 Due May 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 350 p . (Studies in Computational 2009 . XII, 479 p . 135 illus . Hardcover Intelligence, Volume 189) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 275 p . 60 illus . Hardcover 7 approx. $129.00 7 $199.00 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-1-84800-390-3 ISBN 978-3-642-00178-9 ISBN 978-0-387-76484-9 44 Engineering Springer News 3/2009 springer.com /booksellers
D. Proske, University of Live Sciences, Vienna, A. Rembovsky, A. Ashikhmin, V. Kozmin, JSC S. Rigo, R. Azevedo, University of Campinas, Brazil; Austria; P. van Gelder, TU Delft, The Netherlands IRCOS, Moscow, Russia; S. Smolskiy, Moscow Power L. Santos, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil Engineering Institute Technical University, Moscow, Safety of historical stone Russia Electronic System Level arch bridges Radio Monitoring Design An Open-Source Approach Problems, Methods, and Equipment Historical stone arch bridges are still a major part of the infrastructure in many countries. Although Electronic System Level Design: an Open-Source this type of bridge has proven to be an efficient Radio Monitoring: Problems, Methods, and Equip- Approach is based on the successful experience construction type, it often poses the problem of ment offers a unified approach to fundamental acquired with the conception of the ADL ArchC, insufficient numerical models of the load bearing aspects of Automated Radio Monitoring (ARM). the development of its underlying tool suite, and behavior. Therefore the book introduces methods The authors discuss the development, modeling, the building of its platform modeling infrastruc- to adapt life loads and introduces different types of design, and manufacture of ARM systems. Data ture. With more than 10000 accesses per year since numerical models of the load resistance respec- from established and recent research are presented 2004, the dissemination of ArchC models reached tively. The book continues with the introduction and recommendations are made on methods not only students in quest of proper infrastructure of specific damages and strengthening techniques. and approaches for solving common problems in to develop their research projects but also some The book particularly focuses on the probabilistic ARM. The authors also provide classification and companies in need of processor models to build safety assessment of historical arch bridges, for detailed descriptions of modern high-efficient virtual platforms using SystemC. which often only limited material and structural hardware-software ARM equipment, including the The need to anticipate the development of hard- data is available. equipment for detection, radio direction-finding, ware-dependent software and to build virtual parameters measurement and their analysis, and prototypes gave rise to Transaction Level Modeling Features the identification and localization of the electro- (TLM). Since SystemC provided the elements 7 Describes the history of stone bridges and magnetic field sources. and the adequate abstraction level for supporting different ways for modeling the structures TLM, their relation has grown so strong that 7 Typical damages found on stone bridges as Features OSCI created a TLM Working Group whose effort well as recommendations for strengthening and 7 Offers a new unified approach to classification resulted in the recently released TLM 2.0 standard, repair are presented and structure of automated radio monitoring which is also covered in this book. devices and systems 7 Describes the theory of the Contents modern digital radio receivers 7 Covers theoret- Features Introduction.- Loads.- Computation of historical ical and applied works in automated radio moni- 7 Employs open-source infrastructure arch bridges.- Masonry strength.- Investigation toring devices and systems 7 Provides detailed 7 Includes TLM 2.0 7 Addresses power techniques.- Damages and repair.- Safety assess- and accessible descriptions of the structure and modelling 7 Includes step-by-step examples ment.- Examples.- Index. features of modern radio monitoring equipment with illustration of practical results From the contents Fields of interest Part I System Design Representation. 1 Electronic Building Repair and Maintenance; Building Fields of interest System Level Design; L.Santos, et al. 2 Open- Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Building Communications Engineering, Networks; Source Languages; S.Rigo, et al. 3 Transaction Materials Computer Communication Networks; Micro- Level Modeling; S.Rigo, et al. Part II Open-Source waves, RF and Optical Engineering Models and Tools. 4 ArchC Model Design Hand- Target groups book; R.Azevedo, S.Rigo. 5 Building Platform Engineers, researchers, graduate students Target groups Models with SystemC; R.Azevedo, et al. Engineers developing modern systems for radio Discount group monitoring, researchers engaged in the field of Fields of interest P calculation, design, structure, development and Circuits and Systems; Register-Transfer-Level manufacturing of radio monitoring systems, Implementation graduate students training in radio engineering, electronics, computers, telecommunications and Target groups information disciplines Computer science / computer engineering students, researchers, and professionals in the Discount group electronic design automation and/or embedded P systems modelling
Discount group P
Engineering
Due June 2009 Engineering Engineering Original German edition published by Dirk Proske Verlag, Due April 2009 Dresden 2006 Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 550 p . 315 illus . (Lecture Notes in Electrical 2009 . Approx . 380 p . 171 illus . Hardcover Engineering, Volume 43) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 200 p . Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 $179.00 7 approx. $119.00 ISBN 978-3-540-77616-1 ISBN 978-0-387-98099-7 ISBN 978-1-4020-9939-7 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Engineering 45
C. Rossi, University of Naples, Italy; F. Russo, USSME, G. N. Rouskas, North Carolina State University, J. Shrimpton, University of Southampton, UK Rome, Italy; F. Russo, Naples, Italy Raleigh, NC, USA Charge Injection Systems Ancient Engineers’ Inventions Internet Tiered Services Phycical Principles, Experimental and Precursors of the Present Theory, Economics, and Quality of Service Theoretical Work
This book describes inventions and designs of This book provides a theoretical framework This short reference brings together several ancient engineers that are the precursors of the for reasoning about and pricing Internet tiered different branches of science and engineering present. The ages mainly range from 300 B.C. to services, as well as a practical toolset for network and applies the knowledge to a chosen applica- 1600 A.D. with some exceptions from before and providers to develop customized menus of service tion: Charge Injection Systems. As such, the after this period. As for the very ancient ones, offerings. Internet service providers (ISPs) have book provides a reasonably complete reference the book describes inventions (documented introduced several forms of a tiered service, in to the physical principles, the experimental by archaeological finds mainly from Pompei, which users may select from a small set of tiers and theoretical work, and also the technology Ercolano and Stabia) that generally are very little that offer progressively higher levels of service with development both past and present. Overall the known and sometimes not known at all. Some a corresponding increase in price. The material book gives a broad overview to the entire subject, inventions are in the military field. This is because provides a comprehensive study of the design, picking the relevant information from the fields (unfortunately) many inventions and technological sizing, pricing, and operation of Internet tiered of electrostatics, fluid mechanics and engineering innovations have been conceived starting from services. It also addresses the following issues: technology. The book is pitched at the techni- military applications. optimization of service tier selection and sizing, cally literate level, for instance technical people economic models for optimal pricing of service in industry and graduate level students in science Features tiers, models for optimizing “bundles of services”, and engineering. It provides the reader with a 7 Can be considered a novelty in the area of and applications of tiered services in simplifying basic introduction to the physical principles and History of Science and Technology, since it important QoS functions in the network, including references to established texts are given to provide addresses attention to technical contents in the fair packet scheduling. a complete picture. historical developments of Mechanism Design in Antiquity 7 In addition are generally described Features Features inventions less (or not at all) known; the recon- 7 Covers the optimization of service tier selec- 7 Provides a complete overview on physical struction of them is based on the classics, iconic tion and sizing using fundamental concepts from principles, the experimental and theoretical work references and archaeological finds, the latter location theory 7 Addresses the varients of the 7 Gives a complete picture of the knowledge mainly (but not only) from Pompei, Ercolano and problem of service tier selection including deter- relevant to electrostatically assisted atomization of Stabia ministic versus stochastic demands 7 Includes the electrically insulating liquids, from fundamentals economic models for optimal pricing of service to applications From the contents tiers that take into account the objectives of both Part I: Measuring The Environment. 1 – Measuring users and providers Fields of interest Mass. Introduction. 2 – Measuring Distance. Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Industrial Chem- 3 – Measuring Time. 4 – Computation Devices. Fields of interest istry/Chemical Engineering Part II: Using Natural Energy. 5 – Wind Motors. Communications Engineering, Networks; 6 – Hydraulic Motors. Part III: Using Water. Computer Communication Networks; Signal Target groups 7 – Lifting Water. 8 – Adduction And Distribu- Processing Researchers from both academia and industry tion Of Water. 9 – Underwater Activities. Part IV: Communication And Telecommunication. Target groups Discount group Practicing engineers as well as industry and P Fields of interest academic researchers Archaeology; Engineering Design; Machinery and Machine Elements Discount group P Target groups Students and scholars with interest in the history of mechanical engineering in Antiquity and archaeology
Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Engineering Engineering Due April 2009 Due March 2009 Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 350 p . (History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Volume 8) Hardcover 2009 . XX, 200 p . 90 illus . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 250 p . (Heat and Mass Transfer) Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 approx. $99.00 7 approx. $109.00 ISBN 978-90-481-2252-3 ISBN 978-0-387-09737-4 ISBN 978-3-642-00293-9 46 Engineering Springer News 3/2009 springer.com /booksellers
A. A. Stotsky, Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark K. K. Tan, A. S. Putra, National University of A. Tasic, W. A. Serdijn, L. E. Larson,G. Setti (Eds .) Singapore Automotive Engines Circuits and Systems for Control, Estimation, Statistical Detection Drives and Control for Future Generations of Industrial Automation Wireless Communications
Increasing demands on the output performance, exhaust emissions, and fuel consumption neces- Drives and Control for Industrial Automa- The explosive demand in wireless-capable devices, sitate the development of a new generation of auto- tion presents the material necessary for an especially with the proliferation of multiple stan- motive engine functionality. This monograph is understanding of servo control in automation. dards, indicates a great opportunity for adoption written by a long time developmental automotive Beginning with a macroscopic view of its subject, of wireless technology at a mass-market level. The engineer and offers a wide coverage of automotive treating drives and control as parts of a single communication devices of both today and the engine control and estimation problems and its system, the book then pursues a detailed discus- future will have not only to allow for a variety of solutions. It addresses idle speed control, cylinder sion of the major components of servo control: applications, supporting the transfer of characters, flow estimation, engine torque and friction estima- sensors, controllers and actuators. Throughout, the audio, graphics, and video data, but they will also tion, engine misfire and CAM profile switching mechatronic approach – a synergistic integration have to maintain connection with many other diagnostics, as well as engine knock detection. of the components – is maintained, in keeping devices rather than with a single base station, in The book provides a wide and well structured with current practice. a variety of environments. Moreover, to provide collection of tools and new techniques useful for The authors’ holistic approach does not preclude various services from different wireless communi- automotive engine control and estimation prob- the reader from learning in a step-by-step fashion cation standards with higher capacities and higher lems such as input estimation, composite adapta- – each chapter contains material that can be data-rates, fully integrated and multifunctional tion, threshold detection adaptation, real-time studied separately without compromising under- wireless devices will be required. algorithms, as well as the very important statistical standing. Drives are described in several chapters In Circuits and Systems for Future Generations techniques. It demonstrates the statistical detection according to the way they are usually classified of Wireless Communications circuit and system of engine problems such as misfire or knock events in industry, each comprised of its actuators and solutions for multiple communication standards and how it can be used to build a new generation sensors. The controller is discussed alongside. and future generations of wireless communications of robust engine functionality. are discussed. Features Features 7 Helps the reader consider an industrial system Features 7 Well structured book presenting control, as a whole right from the start rather than building 7 Design of Adaptive Circuits and Systems estimation and statistical detection of automotive up bits and pieces and only assembling the whole- (RF Circuit and Systems Designers; Students) engines 7 Wide coverage of automotive engine system picture towards the end 7 Readers are 7 Design of UWB Circuits and Systems (RF control and estimation problems 7 Describes guided through the control of drive systems in a Circuit and System Designers; Students) future trends and challenges in automotive engine manner which reflects contemporary industrial 7 Design of Multi-Standard Multi-Mode and functionality 7 Author is a long time devel- practice making it easier to adapt what they learn Multi-Band Circuits and Systems (RF Circuit opmental engineer for Volvo as well as Ford car to the real-world industrial environment and Systems Designers; Students) corporation 7 Includes a multitude of tables Contents Fields of interest From the contents Overview of Servo Control.- Servo Hydraulic and Circuits and Systems; Computer Communica- Part I Idle Speed Control, Adaptive Flow Estima- Pneumatic Drive.- Electric Drives.- Piezoelectric tion Networks; Communications Engineering, tion and Spline Interpolation.- Idle Speed Control Drives.- Motion Control.- Digital Communication Networks with Estimation of Unmeasurable Disturbances.- Protocols.- Trends in Motion Control. Cylinder Flow Estimation.- Recursive Spline Target groups Interpolation Method.- Part II Engine Torque and Fields of interest RF circuit designers, RF system designers, elec- Friction Estimation.- Engine Torque Estimation. Industrial and Production Engineering; Power trical engineering students, RF circuit and system Engineering researchers, electronics and microelectronics Fields of interest lecturers/academics/students Automotive and Aerospace Engineering; Target groups Power Engineering Academics and graduate students in mechanical, Discount group electrical and mechatronic engineering; engineers P Target groups working in industrial automation; libraries Engineers, researchers and students in control and automotive industry Discount group P Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Engineering Due July 2009 Due June 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 220 p . 122 illus . (Advances in 2009 . Approx . 300 p . (Series on Integrated Circuits and 2009 . Approx . 215 p . Hardcover Industrial Control) Hardcover Systems) Hardcover 7 $159.00 7 $149.00 7 approx. $109.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00163-5 ISBN 978-1-84882-424-9 ISBN 978-1-4020-9918-2 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Engineering 47
E. F. Toro, University of Trento, Italy T. Tuma, Á. Bürmen, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia K. Venugopal, K. Srinivasa, L. Patnaik Riemann Solvers and Circuit Simulation with Soft Computing for Numerical Methods for SPICE OPUS Data Mining Applications Fluid Dynamics Theory and Practice A Practical Introduction The authors have consolidated their research work in this volume titled Soft Computing for This book is the first complete guide to analog Data Mining Applications. The monograph gives High resolution upwind and centered methods circuit design using the circuit simulator software an insight into the research in the fields of Data are today a mature generation of computational package SPICE OPUS. Developed by the authors Mining in combination with Soft Computing techniques applicable to a wide range of engi- and used by academics and industry profes- methodologies. In these days, the data continues to neering and scientific disciplines, Computational sionals worldwide, SPICE OPUS is an improved grow exponentially. Much of the data is implicitly Fluid Dynamics (CFD) being the most prominent version of the well-known University of California or explicitly imprecise. Database discovery seeks up to now. This textbook gives a comprehensive, at Berkeley circuit simulator SPICE3 that has to discover noteworthy, unrecognized associations coherent and practical presentation of this class been freely available online since 2000. Aimed at between the data items in the existing database. of techniques. The book is designed to provide novices as well as professional circuit designers, The potential of discovery comes from the realiza- readers with an understanding of the basic the book is a unique combination of a basic guide tion that alternate contexts may reveal additional concepts, some of the underlying theory, the to general analog circuit simulation and a SPICE valuable information. The rate at which the data is ability to critically use the current research papers OPUS software manual. All simulations as well as stored is growing at a phenomenal rate. As a result, on the subject, and, above all, with the required the free simulator software may be directly down- traditional ad hoc mixtures of statistical tech- information for the practical implementation of loaded from the SPICE OPUS homepage: www. niques and data management tools are no longer the methods. Applications include: compressible, spiceopus.si. adequate for analyzing this vast collection of data. steady, unsteady, reactive, viscous, non-viscous and free surface flows. For this third edition, the book Features Features was thoroughly revised. It contains substantial 7 The first complete guide to analog circuit design 7 Recent research in the fields of Data Mining in more and new material both in its fundamental as using SPICE OPUS 7 Written by the creators of combination with Soft Computing methodologies well as in its applied part. the SPICE OPUS software package 7 State-of-the-art technology in data mining 7 A unique combination of a basic guide to Features general analog circuit simulation and a SPICE From the contents 7 Comprehensive treatment of subject, practical OPUS software manual 7 May be used by novices Self Adaptive Genetic Algorithms.- Character- approach given in details 7 Useful in practice as well as professional circuit designers istic Amplification based Genetic Algorithms.- 7 Self-contained presentation of methods Dynamic Association Rule Mining using Genetic Contents Algorithms.- Evolutionary Approach for XML Fields of interest List of Abbreviations.- About SPICE OPUS and Data Mining.- Soft Computing based CBIR Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mathematical This Book.- Introduction to Circuit Simulation.- System.- Fuzzy based Neuro - Genetic Algo- and Computational Physics; Numerical Analysis Short Tutorial.- Input File Syntax.- Analyzing the rithm for Stock Market Prediction.- DataMining Circuit.- NUTMEG Scripting Language.- Math- based Query Processing using Rough Sets and Target groups ematical Background.- Examples.- References.- Gas.- Hashing the Web for better Reorganization.- Scientists and advanced students in mechanical Index. Algorithms forWeb Personalization.- Classifying engineering and physics ClusteredWebpages for Effective Personalization.- Fields of interest Mining Top - k RankedWebpages using SA and Discount group Circuits and Systems; Mathematical Modeling and GA.- A Semantic Approach for Mining Biological P Industrial Mathematics; Simulation and Modeling Databases.
Target groups Fields of interest Undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of and practitioners in electrical and systerms engi- Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) neering, circuit design, and simulation develop- ment Target groups Engineers, researchers, and graduate students in Discount group computational intelligence and computer science P Discount group P
Engineering Engineering Engineering Due July 2009 Due April 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 480 p . 158 illus . (Modeling and Simulation 2009 . Approx . 350 p . (Studies in Computational 3rd ed . 2009 . Approx . 680 p . 90 illus . Hardcover in Science, Engineering and Technology) Hardcover Intelligence, Volume 190) Hardcover 7 $169.00 7 approx. $89.95 7 $199.00 ISBN 978-3-540-25202-3 ISBN 978-0-8176-4866-4 ISBN 978-3-642-00192-5 48 Engineering Springer News 3/2009 springer.com /booksellers
M. Yu, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China; L. Yun, A. Bliault, J. Doo D. Zhou, Second Sight Medical Products Inc ., Sylmar, G. Ma, J. Li, Nanyang Technological University, CA, USA; E. Greenbaum, Oak Ridge National Singapore WIG Craft and Ekranoplan Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA (Eds .) Structural Plasticity Ground Effect Craft Technology Implantable Neural Limit, Shakedown and Prostheses 1 Dynamic Plastic Analyses of Structures WIGs (Wing in Ground) are advanced hybrid Devices and Applications air cushion crafts and they offer the combination of speed, fuel efficiency, and ride smoothness. Limit and shakedown analysis for structures can WIG rides above the surface like an airplane on This book and its companion volume describe provide a very useful tool for design and analysis a dynamic air cushion that is produced by the state-of-the-art advances in techniques associ- of engineering structures. “Structural Plasticity – vessel’s forward motion. The adoption of WIG ated with implantable neural prosthetic devices Limit, Shakedown and Dynamic Plastic Analyses has been slow due to the complicated technology and their applications. Researchers, engineers, of Structure” provides more general solutions issues surrounding the vessel; it is a hybrid vehicle clinicians, students and any specialist in this field of limit and shakedown analysis for structures that combines marine and aviation theory, wing will gain a deeper understanding of the neural by using a unified strength theory. A series of theory and air cushion theory, aerodynamic and prosthetic techniques currently available for a wide solutions of plates from circular, annular plates to hydrodynamic theory. “WIG Craft and Ekrano- range of biomedical applications. rhombus plates and square plates, rotating discs plan: Ground Effect Craft Technology” provides In part one of this two-volume sequence, and cylinders, pressure vessels are presented. These comprehensive overview of the design, develop- Implantable Neural Prostheses 1: Devices and results encompass the Tresca-Mohr-Coulomb ment and building of WIG vessels. Applications, the focus is on implant designs and solution of structure as special cases. The unified applications. Devices covered include sensory solution, which cannot be obtained by using a Features prosthetic devices such as cochlear implants, single criterion, is suitable to more materials and 7 Discusses the basic principles of WIG craft auditory midbrain implants, visual implants, structures. Maohong Yu is professor of Depart- technology 7 Provides a state of the art overview spinal cord stimulators, and motor prosthetic ment of Civil Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong of WIG craft technology in the United States, devices including deep brain stimulators, Bions, University, China. He has authored 12 books Russia, Germany, China and Australia and cardiac electro-stimulators. Readers will also including “Unified Strength Theory and Its Appli- 7 Discusses the material and structural design understand the regulatory approval process in the cations” and “Generalized Plasticity”. of WIG craft 7 Discusses the lift and propulsion U.S. and Europe for implantable medical devices. systems of WIG craft Features Features 7 Focusing on unified strength theory instead of Contents 7 Describes state-of-the-art advances in implant- the Tresca criterion used in most books Basic principles.- WIG craft development.- Trim able neural prosthetic techniques and applications 7 Contains new unified solutions for bearing and stability.- Static hovering performance.- 7 Covers sensory and motor prosthetic devices capacity of structures Aerodynamics in steady flight.- Longitudinal 7 Addresses a broad audience of researchers, and transverse stability.- Calm water drag and engineers, clinicians, and students Fields of interest power.- Sea-keeping and maneuverability.- Model Structural Mechanics; Civil Engineering; tests.- Materials and structural design.- Power Fields of interest Mechanical Engineering plant and transmissions.- Lift and propulsion Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics/Biomedical systems.- Concept design of WIG. Physics; Neurosciences Target groups Researchers and advanced students in materials Fields of interest Target groups and structural mechanics Automotive and Aerospace Engineering; Theoret- Researchers, engineers, clinicians, students and ical and Applied Mechanics; Engineering Design any specialists in the fields of biomedical engi- Discount group neering, neuroscience, biomedical informatics, P Target groups medical artificial intelligence, and psychophysics Naval engineers, aviation engineers, naval archi- tects, and mechanical engineers interested in the Discount group development and research of wing in ground P (WIG) and high performance marine vehicles
Discount group P
Engineering
Due March 2009
Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press Engineering Engineering Jointly published with Zhejiang University Press Due May 2009 Due April 2009 2009 . Approx . 400 p . 238 illus . (Advanced Topics in 2009 . Approx . 280 p . 220 illus ., 179 in color . (Biological Science and Technology in China) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 600 p . Hardcover and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover 7 approx. $249.00 7 approx. $169.00 7 $139.00 ISBN 978-3-540-88151-3 ISBN 978-1-4419-0041-8 ISBN 978-0-387-77260-8 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Physics/Astronomy 49
P. Aschieri, M. Dimitrijevic, P. Kulish, F. Lizzi, J. Wess T. Ezquerra, M. Garcia-Gutierrez, A. Nogales, N. Graham, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, M. Gomez, CSIC, Madrid, Spain (Eds .) USA; M. Quandt, Universität Tübingen, Germany; Noncommutative Spacetimes H. Weigel, Universität Siegen, Germany Applications of Synchrotron Symmetries in Noncommutative Geometry Spectral Methods in and Field Theory Light to Scattering and Diffraction in Materials Quantum Field Theory and Life Sciences There are many approaches to noncommutative geometry and to its use in physics. This volume This concise text introduces techniques from addresses the subject by combining the deforma- quantum mechanics, especially scattering theory, tion quantization approach, based on the notion of The present set of lecture notes originates from to compute the effects of an external background star-product, and the deformed quantum symme- the deeply felt need in the community to bridge on a quantum field in general, and on the proper- tries methods, based on the theory of quantum the gap between beamline manuals and advanced ties of the quantum vacuum in particular. This groups. graduate textbooks. The volume is a collection of approach can be succesfully used in an increas- The aim of this work is to give an introduction to tutorials, surveys and reviews. They cover most ingly large number of situations, ranging from the this topic and to prepare the reader to enter the cases of relevance and interest where the combina- study of solitons in field theory and cosmology to research field quickly. The order of the chapters is tion of synchrotron light with various scattering the determination of Casimir forces in nano-tech- “physics first”: the mathematics follows from the and diffraction techniques is a very helpful nology. physical motivations (e.g. gauge field theories) in approach to obtaining essential information about The method introduced and applied in this book order to strengthen the physical intuition. The new the structure of large molecular assemblies in low- is shown to give an unambiguous connection mathematical tools, in turn, are used to explore ordered environments. Soft condensed matter and to perturbation theory, implementing standard further physical insights. A last chapter has been biomaterials, as well as complex fluids, are typical renormalization conditions even for non-pertur- added to briefly trace Julius Wess’ (1934-2007) of the materials considered here. bative backgrounds. It both gives new theoretical seminal work in the field. Contributions to this volume have been selected insights, for example illuminating longstanding on the basis of their close relevance to advanced questions regarding Casimir stresses, and also Contents synchrotron radiation sources and state-of-the-art provides an efficient analytic and numerical tool Differential Calculus and Gauge Transformations beamline work. well suited to practical calculations. on a Deformed Space.- Deformed Gauge Theories.- Einstein Gravity on Deformed Spaces.- Deformed From the contents Contents Gauge Theory: Twist Versus Seiberg-Witten Bases of Synchrotron Radiation, Light Sources and Introduction.- Review of Scattering Theory.- Approach.- Another Example of Noncommutative Features of X-ray Scattering Beamlines.- Scattering Quantum Field Theory and the Spectral Method.- Spaces: K-Deformed Space.- Noncommutative of Soft Condensed Matter. From Fundaments to Applications in One Space Dimension.- Spectral Spaces.- Quantum Groups, Quantum Lie Algebras Application.- A Basic Introduction to Grazing Analysis of Charges.- Hedgehog Configurations and Twists.- Noncommutative Symmetries and Incidence Small Angle X-ray Scattering.- Funda- in d=3+1.- Boundary Conditions and Casimir Gravity.- Twist Deformation of Quantum Inte- ments of Soft Condensed Matter Scattering and Forces.- String Type Configurations.- Quantum grable Spin Chains.- Julius Wess Noncommutative Diffraction With Microfocus Techniques.- The Use Corrections to Q-Balls.- References.- Index. Geometry.- Index. of Scattering and Spectroscopic Synchrotron Radi- ation Methods in Material Science.- Synchrotron Fields of interest Fields of interest Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Studies of Colloidal Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Group Theory Suspensions.- Applications of Synchrotron X-ray Quantum Physics; Numerical and Computational and Generalizations; Quantum Physics Diffraction to the Study of the Phase Behaviour in Methods Liquid Crystalline Polymers.- Structural Analysis Target groups of Biological and Technical nanocomposites by Target groups Graduate students, lecturers, researchers X-ray Scattering. Advanced graduate students, researchers
Discount group Fields of interest Discount group P Measurement Science, Instrumentation; Soft P Matter, Complex Fluids; Physical Chemistry
Target groups Graduate students, lecturers, researchers
Discount group P
Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy
Due May 2009 Due May 2009 Due May 2009
2009 . Approx . 215 p . (Lecture Notes in Physics, 2009 . Approx . 340 p . (Lecture Notes in Physics, 2009 . Approx . 190 p . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 774) Hardcover Volume 776) Hardcover Volume 777) Hardcover 7 $74.95 7 $109.00 7 $74.95 ISBN 978-3-540-89792-7 ISBN 978-3-540-95967-0 ISBN 978-3-642-00138-3 50 Physics/Astronomy Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
B. Kambic, Ljubljana, Slovenia V. N. Pokrovskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, C. Pozrikidis, University of California San Diego, CA, Moscow, Russia USA Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars The Mesoscopic Theory of Fluid Dynamics 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to Polymer Dynamics Theory, Computation, and See and Explore Numerical Simulation
The theory presented in this book explains in a Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars is a consistent manner all dynamics effects (diffusion, This is the only available book that extends the complete guide to practical astronomy, written for neutron scattering, viscoelasticity, optical birefrin- classical field of fluid dynamics into the realm of beginners, intermediate-level astronomers, and gence) observed in very concentrated solutions scientific computing in a way that is both compre- even people who have not yet turned their gaze to and melts of linear polymers from a macromo- hensive and accessible to the beginner. the night sky. The required observing equipment to lecular point of view. This monograph reconciles There are several additions and subject expan- get the full value from this book is no more than a different approaches to polymer dynamics and sions in the Second Edition of Fluid Dynamics, pair of regular 10 x 50 binoculars, but even more reflects the modern situation in understanding the including new Matlab and FORTRAN codes. can be seen with a small astronomical telescope. relaxation behaviour of the polymer systems. The Solution procedures and algorithms are devel- This comprehensive introduction to astronomy reader is invited to follow the way from dynamics oped immediately after problem formulations are and practical observing is far more than a guide to of a separate macromolecule to the constitutive presented, and numerical methods are introduced what can be seen in the night sky through binocu- relations for both weakly and strongly entangled on a need-to-know basis and in increasing order lars. It introduces the reader to some basic (and linear polymers. The contents can be related to of difficulty. Matlab codes are presented and some not-so-basic) astronomical concepts, and the fields of molecular physics, fluid mechanics, discussed for a broad range of topics; from interfa- discusses the stars and their evolution, the planets, polymer physics and materials science. This cial shapes in hydrostatics, to vortex dynamics, to nebulae, and distant galaxies. There is a guide text provides material for one or two semester Stokes flow, to turbulent flow. to selecting and using binoculars for astronomy, graduate-level courses in polymer dynamics or A must for practitioners and students in all fields as well, as a ‘getting ready to observe’ section for graduate students with some background in of engineering, computational physics, scientific containing invaluable practical hints and tips. physics and mathematics. computing, and applied mathematics, this book can be used as a text in undergraduate and grad- Features Features uate courses in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, 7 Entirely self-contained and detailed. You need 7 Provides an up-to-date account of the theo- and computational fluid dynamics. only a pair of binoculars - no other astronomical retical understanding of polymer dynamics books, atlases, or computer programs... nothing! 7 Presents a compact and consistent explanation Features 7 The concise and easy-to-understand introduc- of all effects known in polymer dynamics 7 An accessible introduction to theoretical and tion to astronomy makes any previous knowledge 7 Extends the applications of dynamic stochastic computational fluid dynamics (CFD), written of astronomy unnecessary 7 Activities included equations to non-linear macromolecules from a modern perspective that unifies theory and will hone the observing skills of more amateur and numerical practice 7 Few prerequisites needed practical astronomers and provide many nights of Fields of interest for comprehension 7 Supplemented by free web- entertainment Soft Matter, Complex Fluids; Polymer Sciences; based software library, FDLIB, and now by MatLab Fluids Contents Fields of interest Part I: Background.- About Binoculars (And Target groups Mechanics, Fluids, Thermodynamics; Mechanics; Everything Connected to Them).- Celestial Postdocs and scientists interested in theoretical Mathematical and Computational Physics Mechanics.- Those Wonderful Distant Suns.- Non- and physico-chemical aspects of polymer Stellar Objects.- Using Models to Understand Our dynamics Target groups Place in Space and Time.- Preparing for Observa- Practitioners and students in all fields of tion Sessions.- Part II: Constellations.- Appendix: Discount group engineering, computational physics, scientific For Beginners Only.- Index. P computing, and applied mathematics; advanced undergraduate and entry-level graduate students; Fields of interest scientists and engineers with a general interest in Astronomy; Popular Science in Astronomy scientific computing
Target groups Discount group Amateur and practical astronomers P
Discount group T
Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy Due May 2009 Due October 2009 Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 450 p . 140 illus . (Patrick Moore’s Practical 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 235 p . (Springer Series in Astronomy Series) Softcover Chemical Physics, Volume 95) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 690 p . 3 illus . Hardcover 7 approx. $39.95 7 $129.00 7 approx. $129.00 ISBN 978-0-387-85354-3 ISBN 978-90-481-2230-1 ISBN 978-0-387-95869-9 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Physics/Astronomy 5
L. Pyatnitsky, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, P. Sharan L. Vlahos, University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Russian Federation P. Cargill, Imperial College, London, UK (Eds .) Spacetime, Geometry and Turbulence Nature and the Gravitation Turbulence in Space Plasmas nverse Problem
Th is introductory textbook on the general theory Over the years, many leading European graduate Hydrodynamic equations well describe averaged of relativity presents a solid foundation for those schools in the fi eld of astrophysical and space parameters of turbulent steady fl ows, at least in who want to learn about relativity. Th e subject plasmas have operated within the framework of pipes where boundary conditions can be esti- is presented in a physically intuitive, but math- the research network, “Th eory, Observations, and mated. Th e equations might outline the parameters ematically rigorous style. Th e topic of relativity is Simulations in Turbulence in Space Plasmas.” fl uctuations as well, if entry conditions at current covered in a broad and deep manner. Besides, the Th is text is a set of lectures and tutorial reviews boundaries were known. Th is raises, in addition, aim is that aft er reading the book a student should culled from the relevant work of all those schools. the more comprehensive problem of the primary not feel discouraged when she opens advanced It emphasizes applications on solar coronae, solar perturbation nature, noted by H.A. Lorentz, texts on general relativity for further reading. fl ares, and the solar wind. which still remains unsolved. Generally, any fl ow Th e book consists of three parts: (1) An intro- In bridging the gap between standard textbook steadiness should be supported by pressure waves duction to the general theory of relativity, (2) material and state-of-the-art research, this text emitted by some external source, e.g. a piston or a geometrical mathematical background material, off ers a broad fl avor to postgraduate and postdoc- receiver. Th e wave plane front in channels quickly and (3) topics that include the action prin- toral students just coming to the fi eld. And because takes convex confi guration owing to Rayleigh’s law ciple, weak gravitational fi elds and gravitational of its unique mix, it will also be useful to lecturers of diff raction divergence. Th e Schlieren technique waves, Schwarzschild and Kerr solution, and the looking for advanced teaching material for their and pressure wave registration were employed to Friedman equation in cosmology. seminars and courses. investigate the wave interaction with boundary Th e book is suitable for advanced graduates and layer, while refl ecting from the channel wall. graduates, but also for established researchers Contents wishing to be educated about the fi eld. Waves and Instabilities in Space Plasmas.- An Features Introduction to Fluid and MHD Turbulence for 7 Origin of primary perturbation in turbulent Features Astrophysical Flows: Th eory, Observational and fl ows. Nature 7 Two mechanisms of turbulence 7 Physically intuitive, but mathematically Numerical Data, and Modeling.- Th e Solar Atmo- 7 Technique for computing spacio-temporal rigorous writing style 7 Early introduction to sphere.- Th e Solar Flare: A Strongly Turbulent fi eld of turbulent fl ow parameter oscillations geometric quantities allows students to learn Particle Accelerator.- Diagnostics of the Solar 7 Technique for numerical study of randomiza- simpler topics in general relativity (Newtonian Wind Plasma.- Physical Processes in the Solar tion process of oscillating parameters 7 Step- limit, Schwarzschild solution, bending of light in Wind.- Physics of Stellar Coronae. by-step explanation of slow combustion transi- a gravitational fi eld, ...) 7 Approved in lectures tion into detonation 7 Th e turbulence inverse given by the author for several years Fields of interest problem defi nition and solution technique Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Fields of interest Geophysics/Geodesy; Astrophysics Fields of interest Relativity and Cosmology; Geometry; Physics, Mechanics; Acoustics; Models and Principles general Target groups Graduate students, researchers, lecturers Target groups Target groups Scientists and engineers working in the fi elds of Advanced graduates, graduates, and established Discount group fl uid mechanics, combustion, detonation, explo- researchers in physics and mathematical physics P sion safety, radiation-plasma interaction, marine interested in general theory of relativity physics, meteorology; in the fi elds of car, aircraft , etc. designers, as well as students specializing in Discount group the fi elds P
Discount group P
Physics and Astronomy
Due September 2009
Physics and Astronomy Distribution rights for India: Hindustan Book Agency Physics and Astronomy
Due April 2009 Jointly published with Hindustan Book Agency, India Due May 2009
2009 . Approx . 210 p . (Fluid Mechanics and Its 2009 . Approx . 350 p . (Progress in Mathematical Physics, 2009 . Approx . 330 p . (Lecture Notes in Physics, Applications, Volume 89) Hardcover Volume 56) Hardcover Volume 778) Hardcover 7 $49.00 7 $99.95 7 $09.00 ISBN 978-90-481-2250-9 ISBN 978-3-7643-9970-2 ISBN 978-3-642-00209-0 52 Materials Science Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
B. Bhushan, The Ohio State University, Columbus, G. Dhanaraj, K. Byrappa, V. Prasad, M. Dudley (Eds .) J. Heberlein, P. Fauchais, M. I. Boulos OH, USA; H. Fuchs, University of Münster, Germany (Eds .) Springer Handbook of Thermal Spray Fundamentals Applied Scanning Probe Crystal Growth from Powder to Part Methods Volumes I - XIII The Springer Handbook of Crystal Growth brings Thermal spray describes a group of processes together the science and technology of growing in which finely divided metallic or nonmetallic crystals, defect characterization and techniques, materials are deposited in a molten or semi-molten Examining the physical and technical foundation and understanding the defect formation including state on a prepared surface. The heat source is a for recent progress with this technique, Applied defects modelling. This unique effort will provide combustion flame, a plasma jet, an r.f. inductively Scanning Probe Methods offers a timely and users with fundamental understanding of crystal coupled discharge, or an arc struck between two comprehensive overview of SPM applications, now growth and defects with the latest instrumen- consumable wires. Historically a surfacing tech- that industrial applications span topographic and tation/ techniques available both for crystal nology, thermal spray has moved from a coating to dynamical surface studies of thin-film semicon- fabrication and defects. Understanding in this a material processing technology. ductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, and magnetic rapidly advancing field deals with three main Thermal Spray Processes have seen a steady and biological materials. First it lays the theoretical areas: Crystal growth and defect formation, growth growth in the number of industrial applications background of static and dynamic force microsco- methods, and various techniques used in charac- and is now used on a daily basis. Some of the pies, including sensor technology and tip charac- terization. most typical applications include: Environmental terization, contributions detail applications such and thermal barrier coatings for the protection as macro- and nanotribology, polymer surfaces, Features of gas turbine components. Coatings on medical and roughness investigations. The final part on 7 Provides the most complete state-of-the-art implants promoting bone growth while providing industrial research addresses special applications presentation of the basics and realization of crystal biocompatible surfaces. Wear and/or corrosion of scanning force nanoprobes such as atomic growth 7 Covers the major developments in resistant coatings on engineering structures or manipulation and surface modification, as well as crystal growth 7 Summarizes the most recent automobiles and heavy duty mining machinery. single electron devices based on SPM. knowledge of theory and experiment of crystal The aerospace and power generation industries are With this field progressing so fast, the volumes of growth 7 World-class contributing authors now dependent on thermal spray technology. this series comprise the state of the art of and the 7 Offers many insights and practical hints for progress in the development of the SPM tech- crystal-growth researchers and engineers Features niques itself, characterization methods as well as 7 Offers a thorough discussion of thermal spray biomimetics and industrial application areas. Contents technology 7 Provides a complete overview of Part A: Fundamentals of Crystal Growth and the relationship between process parameters and Features Defect Formation.- Part B: Crystal Growth from coating properties 7 Covers both the qualitative 7 First book series summarizing the state of the Melt Techniques.- Part C: Solution Growth of material of the fundamental physics principles art of this technique 7 Real industrial applica- Crystals.- Part D: Crystal Gowth from Vapor.- involved, and at the same time provides sufficient tions included Part E: Epitaxial Growth and Thin Films.- Part F: quantitative information for prediction of effects of Modeling in Crystal Growth and Defects.- Part G: process parameter changes Fields of interest Defects Characterization and Techniques.- Part Polymer Sciences; Solid State Physics and H: Special Topics in Crystals Growth.- About the Fields of interest Spectroscopy Authors.- Subject Index. Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Operating Proce- dures, Materials Treatment Target groups Fields of interest Professionals in industry dealing with surface Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Crystal- Target groups analytics; scientists at universities in physical lography Technicians, engineers, managers and researchers chemistry/physics, materials science, polymer and graduate students involved in the study and science departments Target groups application of thermal spray technology Materials scientists, physicists, chemists, engineers Discount group (electrical, chemical and production) and graduate Discount group P students in each of these fields P
Discount group P
Chemistry and Materials Science Physics and Astronomy Chemistry and Materials Science Due July 2009 Due December 2009 Due April 2009 2009 . Approx . 4950 p . (NanoScience and Technology) 2010 . Approx . 1500 p . 1250 illus . in color . With DVD . (13-volume-set) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 800 p . Hardcover 7 $1395.00 7 $199.00 7 approx. $189.00 ISBN 978-3-540-88823-9 ISBN 978-3-540-74182-4 ISBN 978-0-387-28319-7 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Materials Science 53
D. A. Puleo, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, M. Razeghi, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Z. M. Wang, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA; R. Bizios, The University of Texas at San Antonio, USA USA (Ed .) San Antonio, TX, USA (Eds .) Fundamentals of Toward Functional Biological Interactions on Solid State Engineering Nanomaterials Materials Surfaces Understanding and Controlling Protein, Cell, and Tissue Responses Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering, 3rd Through advanced characterization and new fabri- Edition, provides a multi-disciplinary introduc- cation techniques, nanostructured materials have tion to solid state engineering, combining concepts become a central focus of investigation in mate- Success or failure of biomaterials, whether tissue from physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, rials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. engineered constructs, joint and dental implants, materials science and mechanical engineering. Nanomaterials with a range of of morphologies vascular grafts, or heart valves, depends on Revised throughout, this third edition includes and compositions have been shown to display molecular-level events that determine subsequent new topics such as electron-electron and electron- varied functionality in areas such as electronic responses of cells and tissues. This book presents phonon interactions, in addition to the Kane effec- structure, optical effects, and spin dynamics. the latest developments and state-of-the-art knowl- tive mass method. A chapter devoted to quantum This book presents a detailed overview of recent edge regarding protein, cell, and tissue interactions mechanics has been expanded to cover topics such research developments on functional nanomate- with both conventional and nanophase materials. as the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, rials, including synthesis, characterization, and Insight into these biomaterial surface interactions the quantum mechanical description of angular applications. A series of chapters provides state-of- will play a critical role in further developments momentum and the origin of spin. This text- the-art information on oxide nanoparticles, metal in fields such as tissue engineering, regenera- book also features an improved transport theory nanostructures, semiconductor nanocrystals, and tive medicine, and biocompatibility of implanted description, which now goes beyond Drude theory, polymer nanocomposites. materials and devices. With chapters written by discussing the Boltzmann approach. leaders in their respective fields, this compendium Introducing students to the rigorous quantum Features will be the authoritative source of information mechanical way of thinking about and formulating 7 Covers functional nanomaterials from synthesis for scientists, engineers, and medical researchers transport processes, this textbook presents the to advanced fabrication methods to applications seeking not only to understand but also to control basic physics concepts and thorough treatment 7 Multidisciplinary in scope and international tissue-biomaterial interactions. of semiconductor characterization technology, in authorship 7 Practical reference for anyone designed for solid state engineers. working in, or intending to enter the field of, func- Features tional nanomaterials 7 Provides a comprehensive, single source Features of authoritative information on protein/cell/ 7 Provides a multidisciplinary introduction to From the contents tissue-biomaterial interactions 7 Covers both quantum mechanics, solid state physics, advanced Fabrication of oxide nanoparticles by ion implan- conventional and nanophase materials, including devices, and fabrication 7 Covers a wide range tation and thermal oxidation.- Design of solution- functionalized materials 7 Includes a variety of topics in a standardized style and notation grown ZnO nanostructures.- Self-assembled metal of cell types and functions 7 Will appeal to a 7 Most up to date developments in semicon- nanostructures in semiconductor structures.- broad audience with an interest in understanding ductor physics and nano-engineering 7 Math- Nanocrystal based polymer composites as novel and controlling surface interactions of biomedical ematical derivations are carried through in detail functional materials.- Large-scale ab initio study materials with emphasis on clarity 7 Timely application of size, shape, and doping effects on electronic areas such as biophotonics, bioelectronics structure of nanocrystals.- Hydrogen concentra- From the contents tion, bonding configuration and electron emission Proteins (blood, extracellular matrix, growth Fields of interest properties of polycrystalline diamond films: from factors, and cytokines): Experimental. Computa- Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta- micro- to nano-metric grain size. tional.- Cell functions: Osteoblasts. Chondrocytes. tion; Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy Endothelial cells. Keratinocytes. Hepatocytes. Fields of interest Neurons. Stem cells. Target groups Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials Advanced undergraduate and first year graduate Fields of interest students taking courses in electrical engineering, Target groups Biomedical Engineering; Cell Biology solid state electronic devices, and materials science Researchers and graduate students in materials courses science, chemistry, condensed matter physics, and Target groups nanodevice engineering Materials scientists, biomedical engineers, and cell Discount group biologists in academia and industry P Discount group P Discount group P
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering Due May 2009
Due April 2009 Due March 2009 2009 . Approx . 385 p . 242 illus ., 32 in color . (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, 2009 . Approx . 720 p . 200 illus . in color . Hardcover 3rd ed . 2009 . XXVIII, 764 p . 350 illus . Hardcover Volume 5) Hardcover 7 approx. $149.00 7 $99.00 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-0-387-98160-4 ISBN 978-0-387-92167-9 ISBN 978-0-387-77716-0 54 Materials Science Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
C. Wong, K. Moon, Y. Li, Georgia Institute of Y. K. Yap, Michigan Tech University, Michigan, USA Technology, Materials Science & Engineering, (Ed .) Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds .) B-C-N Nanotubes and Nano and Bio Electronics Related Nanostructures Packaging
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Boron nitride Nanotechnologies are being applied to the nanotubes (BNNTs) are part of the so-called B- biotechnology area, especially in the area of nano C-N material system, which includes novel nano- material synthesis. Until recently, there has been structures of carbon (C), doped-carbon, boron (B), little research into how to implement nano/bio boron nitride (BN), carbon nitride (CNx), boron- materials into the device level. “Nano and Bio carbon nitride (BxCyNz), and boron carbide Electronics Packaging” discusses how nanofab- (BxCy). BNNTs and CNTs are structurally similar rication techniques can be used to customize and share extraordinary mechanical properties, packaging for nano devices with applications to but they differ in chemical, biological, optical, and biological and biomedical research and prod- electrical properties. Therefore, hybrid nanotubes ucts. Covering such topics as nano bio sensing constructed of B, C, N elements are expected electronics, bio device packaging, NEMs for Bio to form a new class of nanotubes with tunable Devices and much more. properties between those of CNTs and BNNTs. In addition, these B-C-N nanostructures will further Features enhance and complement the applications of CNTs 7 Offers a comprehensive overview of nano and and BNNTs. With contributions from leading bio packaging 7 Discusses nano bio packaging experts, B-C-N Nanotubes and Related Nanostruc- materials and design with MD simulations tures is the first book to cover all theoretical and 7 Discusses nano materials as power energy experimental aspects of this emerging material sources and their importance on the device level system, and meets the need for a comprehensive 7 Discusses nanotubes, superhydrophobic self- summary of the tremendous advances in research clean Lotus surfaces 7 Discusses nano packaging on B-C-N materials in recent years. and thermal interfacial materials (TIMs) 7 Discusses thermal science when designing at Features the device level packaging 7 Written by the leading experts on B-C-N nano- structures 7 First comprehensive book on B-C-N Contents nanomaterials Introduction.- Nano materials for packaging.- Nano thermal science.- Nano optics/Intercon- Fields of interest nect.- Nano energy conversion storage.- Discus- Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials; sion of nanotubes.- Superhydrophobic self-clean Condensed Matter and Material Sciences Lotus surfaces.- MD simulations.- Nanoelectronic packaging.- Nano bio sensing electronics.- Nano Target groups chemistry for bio sensor packaging.- Bio device Materials scientists and engineers as well as grad- packaging.- NEMS for bio devices. uate students in materials science and condensed matter physics. Fields of interest Nanotechnology; Electrochemistry; Electronics Discount group and Microelectronics, Instrumentation P
Target groups Industrial and academic researchers, specifi- cally biomedical engineers, industrial electronics packaging engineers, and those engaged in bio nanotechnology applications
Discount group P
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry and Materials Science Due June 2009
Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 310 p . 159 illus ., 78 in color . (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, 2009 . Approx . 500 p . Hardcover Volume 6) Hardcover 7 approx. $149.00 7 approx. $129.00 ISBN 978-1-4419-0039-5 ISBN 978-1-4419-0085-2 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Earth Sciences/Geography 55
K. Evert, Stuttgart, Germany (Ed .) G. Maciocco, S. Tagliagambe, Università di Sassari, P. Showalter, Y. Lu, Texas State University, San Italy Marcos, USA (Eds .) Encyclopedic Dictionary of Landscape and Urban People and Space Geotechnical Contributions Planning New Forms of Interaction in the City Project to Urban Hazard Analysis Multilingual Reference in English, Spanish, French and German This book explores new forms and modalities of This book examines how geographic information relations between people and space that increas- technologies (GIT) are being implemented to This unique, multilingual, encyclopedic dictionary ingly affect the life of the city. The investiga- improve our understanding of a variety of hazard in two volumes covers terms regularly used in tion takes as its starting point the idea that in and disaster situations. The volume is a compila- landscape and urban planning, as well as environ- contemporary societies the loss of our relationship tion of recent research using geographic informa- mental protection. with place is a symptom of a breakdown in the tion systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and other relationship between ethics and aesthetics. This in technologies such as global positioning systems Features turn has caused a crisis not only in taste, but also (GPS) to examine urban hazard and disaster 7 Offers practitioners the first dictionary for in our sense of beauty, our aesthetic instinct, and issues. The goal is to improve and advance the use landscape architecture and planning, landscape our moral values. It has also led to the loss of our of such technologies during the four classic phases design and conservation 7 Enables acces for engagement with the landscape, which is essential of hazard and disaster research: response, recovery, international audience to explanations in English, for cities to function. preparation and mitigation. The focus is on urban Spanish, French, and German (via four distinct The authors argue that new, fertile forms of areas, broadly defined in order to encompass indices) 7 Informs users of nuances and contex- interaction between people and space are now rapidly growing and densely populated areas. tual implications as contributed by native language happening in what they call the ‘intermediate The book is organized into five sections: sea level speaking landscape architects in each tongue space’, at the border of “urban normality” and rise and flood analysis; metropolitan case studies; those parts of a city where citizens experiment earthquakes, tsunamis, and international applica- Fields of interest with unconventional social practices. This new tions; hurricane response/recovery; and evacua- Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Land- interaction engenders a collective conscience, tion studies. scape Architecture; Nature Conservation giving a new and productive vigor to the actions of individuals and also their relations with their Features Target groups environment. 7 Presents recent research on geographic Libraries; landscape architects, urban planners, information technologies (GIT) 7 The main nature conservationists, and environmentalists; Features types of technologies discussed in this volume are technical translators 7 Analyzes new modes of interaction between geographic information systems, remote sensing city dwellers and the urban environment and global positioning systems 7 The goal is Discount group 7 Explores the concept of the city as an inter- to provide GIT tools for more efficient ways to P mediate world between global and local, with respond to, mitigate and prevent hazard and fluidity of social aggregation 7 Examines ways disaster events in urban settings of creating shared values and new institutions in cities that are composed of minorities 7 Sees the Fields of interest city as the arena of a new form of social cohesion Geographical Information Systems/Cartography; that will create the urban space of the future Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry; Environmental Management Fields of interest Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Land- Target groups scape Architecture; Human Geography Scientists, researchers, hazards professionals and practitioners; graduate and upper division under- Target groups graduate students Academic libraries; scientists, researchers, profes- sionals in landscape planning and architecture, Discount group regional and urban studies; graduate and under- P graduate students of these subjects
Earth and Environmental Science Discount group P Due October 2009
2010 . Approx . 1600 p . (In 2 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover 7 $499.00 ISBN 978-3-540-76455-7 Earth and Environmental Science 2010 . eReference . Earth and Environmental Science 7 $499.00 Due April 2009 ISBN 978-3-540-76435-9 Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 310 p . 40 illus ., 10 in color . 2010 . Print + eReference . (In 2 volumes, 2009 . Approx . 250 p . 1 illus . (Urban and Landscape (Geotechnologies and the Environment, Volume 2) not available separately) Perspectives, Volume 5) Hardcover Hardcover 7 $629.00 7 approx. $159.00 7 approx. $159.00 ISBN 978-3-540-76436-6 ISBN 978-1-4020-9878-9 ISBN 978-90-481-2237-0 56 Environmental Sciences Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
J. W. Dellapenna, J. Gupta (Eds .) H. Lange, L. Meier (Eds .) S. Nakamura, Y. Kondo, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan The Evolution of the The New Middle Classes Law and Politics of Water Globalizing Lifestyles, Consumerism and Waste Input-Output Analysis Environmental Concern Concepts and Application to Industrial Ecology The Evolution of the Law and Politics of Water presents an overview of global trends in water law The new middle classes of developing countries are and policy and assesses current global water gover- held responsible for boosting extremely resource- The increasing use of input-output analysis (IOA) nance. It provides an historic understanding of intensive lifestyles beyond the OECD-world in Industrial Ecology (IE) for life-cycle assessment how and why after 5000 years of water governance, thus thwarting ongoing efforts to attain a more (LCA), material flow analysis (MFA), and life-cycle that governance still has not reached stability. It sustainable future. But how homogeneous are their costing (LCC) calls for a self-contained book identifies the key research questions for water consumption patterns and why should not global- on IOA that can meet the needs of practitioners law and policy while providing an overview of ization include the extension of environmental without compromising on basic concepts and latest the current global water governance regime, its concern, too? developments. “Waste Input-Output Analysis” evolving characteristics, and the legal theories “The New Middle Classes” challenges a narrow addresses these needs. involved in these changes. It focuses on water law understanding of lifestyles and consumption by The standard IOA has the weakness that it does and discusses the characteristics of national, supra- analyzing the issue not only in terms of attitudes not consider the physical flows of waste and the national, and international water law through a and preferences but of socio-economic features activity of waste management. To cope with this combination of case studies and thematic chapters. and governmental policies, too. problem, the authors have developed the Waste Input-Output model (WIO) which addresses these Features Features issues explicitly. 7 Unique combination of national case studies 7 Provides empirical evidence of both common- and thematic chapters exploring the historical alities and differences among the new middle Features evolution and current status of water law and classes of different countries 7 Considers 7 Self-contained and up-to-date for application to governance 7 The first publication to introduce evidence of both consumerism and environmental Industrial Ecology 7 Written by leading scholars a theory of water law change and development concern 7 Proffers conclusions in view of in the field 7 Provides in-depth input-output 7 A study of the interaction of culture, religion, modernization theory and a better understanding analysis of waste management, hybrid LCA and government and law in water governance and of what globalization means in regard to lifestyles LCC, IOA-based Material Flow Analysis involving management and their impact on resource consumption many materials at a time, and microeconomic foundations of IOA From the contents From the contents Part 1. Introduction. 1. The Evolution of Global Part I. Modernities, Globalization and Consump- Contents Water Law.- Part 2. Evolving National Law and tion.- Part II. New Middle Classes in China, Brazil, 1. Introduction.- Part I: Input-Output Analysis. Politics. Part 3. Evolving Supranational and Ecuador and Israel.- Part III. New Middle Classes 2. Basics of Input-Output Analysis. 3. Extensions Regional Water Law and Politics.- Part 4. in India.- Index. of IOA. 4. Microeconomic Foundations.- Part II: Current Trends in International Water Law.- Waste Input-Output Analysis. 5. Basics of WIO. 6. Part 5. Conclusions. 23. The Challenges for the Fields of interest WIO Analysis. 7. Application of WIO to Industrial 21st Century: A Critical Approach.- Index. Social Sciences, general; Sociology; Sustainable Ecology.- Index. Development Fields of interest Fields of interest Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice; ; Law, Target groups Environment, general; Waste Management/Waste general University libraries, research institutes which Technology; Environmental Economics focus on sociology, geography, economy, political Target groups science, or anthropology and professionals Target groups Faculties of law, policy, political science, environ- working in the political sphere in the thematic Undergraduate and graduate students and ment, water, hydrology, numerous UN agencies, fields of sustainability and globalization, sociolo- practitioners of industrial ecology inter(national) parliaments, water companies, and gists, political scientists, human geographers, and non-governmental organisations anthropologists Discount group P Discount group Discount group P P
Earth and Environmental Science Earth and Environmental Science Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Due May 2009 Due May 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 300 p . (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and 2009 . Approx . 355 p . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 330 p . Hardcover Science, Volume 26) Hardcover 7 approx. $209.00 7 approx. $179.00 7 approx. $99.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-9866-6 ISBN 978-1-4020-9937-3 ISBN 978-1-4020-9901-4 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Life Sciences 57
G. Banfalvi, University of Debrecen, Hungary D. A. Belostotsky, University of Missouri, Kansas City, M. A. Borowitzka, A. T. Critchley, S. Kraan, MO, USA (Ed .) A. Peters, K. Sjøtun, M. Notoya (Eds .) Apoptotic Chromatin Changes Plant Systems Biology Nineteenth International Seaweed Symposium The Greek word apoptosis was used first by Proceedings of the 19th International Hippocrates as a synonym of dislocations of the As a fairly new and expansive area of study, plant Seaweed Symposium, held in bones, structural changes related to tissue, by systems biology has been approached by scientists Kobe, Japan, 26-31 March, 2007. Marcus Aurelius in political and social context as from fields as varied as plant physiology and failure and decline. The physician Galen extended astrophysics, creating a wide variety of techniques the medical meaning of apoptosis to wound and methods to further this vital research. In Plant healing and inflammation. Systems Biology, expert investigators provide The Proceedings of the 19th International Seaweed Apoptosis, or cell suicide is an integral part of life cutting-edge chapters dealing with diverse subjects Symposium provides an invaluable reference to a cycle of plants and animals indicated by the loss such as systems biology of plant gene expres- wide range of fields in applied phycology. Papers of 140-190g (50-70 billion) cells each day in the sion to analysis of networks, pathways, specific cover topics as diverse as the systematics, ecology, human adult, amounting to the body weight in one statistical issues and novel computational tools, physiology, integrated multitrophic aquaculture, year. The growing interest in apoptosis is indicated imaging-based tools as well as chemical genetic, commercial applications, carbohydrate chemistry by the number of scientific publications since the metabolomic and integrative methods that cannot and applications, harvesting biology, cultivation of 1990s which is now more than 140,000 and will be easily pigeonholed. As a volume in the highly seaweeds and microalgae and more. Contributions exceed 160,000 by the end of 2008. successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, from all parts of the world give the volume excep- The unique feature of this book is the use of this work provides the kind of detailed descrip- tional relevance in an increasingly global scientific synhronized and reversibly permeabilized cells tion and implementation advice that is crucial for and commercial climate. Like its predecessors, this allowing to visualize the dynamic nature of chro- getting optimal results. volume provides a benchmark of progress in all matin condensation through transitory chromatin Authoritative and comprehensive, Plant Systems fields of applied seaweed science and management, and chromosomal forms including changes upon Biology is an ideal guide for all researchers who and will be referred to for many years to come. genotoxic treatment, which were not seen earlier. wish to contribute to the evolution of the vibrant field of plant biology. Features Features 7 Latest information in the area of applied 7 The first to show the dynamic change of Features seaweed biology 7 New developments in seaweed chromatin structures in a cell cycle-dependent 7 Authoritative guide to modern plant systems culture and integrated mariculture 7 Informa- manner 7 Describes the intermediates of chro- biology approaches 7 Up-to-date compilation, tion on management of seaweed resources and matin condensation 7 Distinguishes between written by leading experts in the field 7 Presents biodiversity 7 Chemistry and application of chromatin and chromosomal forms 7 Describes a combination of high throughput and boutique, seaweed products how round shaped chromatin bodies, the first one-of-a-kind methodologies 7 Covers both interphase chromosomes are converted to linear experimental and computational/statistical issues Fields of interest chromosomes 7 Proves the linear attachment of in plant systems biology Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Plant Sciences; chromosomes including interphase and metaphase Polymer Sciences chromosomes Fields of interest Plant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry Target groups Fields of interest Phycologists, marine biologists, marine ecologists, Life Sciences, general; Cell Biology; Biological Target groups plant physiologists, natural product chemists, food Microscopy Plant physiologists, gene expression biologists, scientists, aquaculturalists molecular and cellular biologists, mathematicians, Target groups statisticians, bioinformaticians Discount group Libraries of universities and biological research P institutions; researchers interested in general Discount group science, pharmacy, medicine and public health, P computer science, life sciences; specialists and professionals in cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology; biology, pharmacy, dentistry and medical students; pharma companies and manufacturers
Discount group P
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Due March 2009 Springer Protocols Biomedical and Life Sciences Reprinted from JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY, Due April 2009 20:5, 2008 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 375 p . 43 illus ., 2 in color . (Methods in 2008 . Approx . 600 p . (Developments in Applied 2009 . XII, 410 p . With DVD . Hardcover Molecular Biology, Volume 553) Hardcover Phycology, Volume 2) Softcover 7 $229.00 7 $110.00 7 $159.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-9560-3 ISBN 978-1-60327-562-0 ISBN 978-1-4020-9618-1 58 Life Sciences Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
D. A. Caugant, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, D. A. Ebert, Pacific Shark Research Center, Moss P. Erhardt, A. Toth, Boston Biomedical Research Oslo, Norway (Ed .) Landing, CA, USA; J. A. Sulikowski, University of Institute, Watertown, MA, USA (Eds .) New England, Biddeford, USA (Eds .) Molecular Epidemiology of Apoptosis Microorganisms Biology of Skates Methods and Protocols Methods and Protocols
Skates have become a concern in recent years due The ability to detect and quantify apoptosis, to The development of molecular genotyping to the preponderance of these elasmobranchs that understand its biochemistry, and to identify methods has revolutionized the possibility for are caught as bycatch or as a directed fishery. This its regulatory genes and proteins is crucial to classification of microorganisms at the sub-species has raised concern because skates have life history biomedical research. In Apoptosis: Methods and level. This investigation of species diversity is characteristics that may make them vulnerable to Protocols, Second Edition, expert researchers crucial for deciding the molecular relatedness of over-exploitation. It was due to this concern that describe the techniques to best investigate the isolates for epidemiological studies. In Molecular prompted Drs. David Ebert and James Sulikowski critical steps involved in the apoptotic process. Epidemiology of Microorganisms: Methods and to organize an international symposium on the Presented from several different research perspec- Protocols, readers will find readily reproducible “Biology of Skates”. The aims and goals of the tives, the volume contains sections covering detec- methods for determining the molecular epide- symposium were to bring together an international tion of apoptosis, detection of non-apoptotic cell miology of microorganisms, all of which provide group of researchers to meet, discuss, perhaps death, modifications of apoptotic proteins during effective discrimination of unrelated strains. develop collaborations, and present their most apoptosis, the analysis of its major regulators, as This volume covers a wide range of techniques recent findings. well as analysis of apoptosis in different organs which can be easily applied to the investigation The symposium was held over two days, on 13-14 and in model organisms. Written in the highly of transmissible diseases, directing researchers July, 2006, in conjunction with the 22nd annual successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series towards the most effective methods based on the meeting of the American Elasmobranch Society in format, chapters include introductions to their particular information to be obtained. Describing New Orleans, LA. A total of 31 authors from four respective topics, lists of the necessary materials both traditional and novel techniques, expert countries contributed 16 papers that appear in this and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible researchers present a series of methods-based volume. The papers are broadly arranged into four protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and chapters with applications to some of the most separate categories: systematics and biogeography, avoiding known pitfalls. important microbes. diet and feeding ecology, reproductive biology, and age and growth. Features Features 7 Provides an easily accessible reference volume 7 Includes cutting-edge methods for the epidemi- Features for methods to investigate the critical steps in ology of microorganisms 7 Provides a compara- 7 First book dedicated to the biology of the skates apoptotic cell death written by leading researchers tive overview of methods best adapted to species 7 Recent and up to date research on this group in the field 7 Details the process of how to diversity 7 Includes tools for advanced data of fish 7 New and innovative research methods induce, measure and differentiate apoptosis in analyses and interpretation in the areas of feeding, age and growth, and repro- various models 7 Covers a wide range of model ductive biology systems for apoptosis detection from cell-based Fields of interest assays to measurements at the level of organ or Molecular Medicine; Epidemiology Fields of interest organism Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management; Fresh- Target groups water & Marine Ecology Fields of interest Microbiologists, microbial epidemiologists, Cell Biology; Cell Cycle Analysis; Apoptosis molecular and cellular biologists Target groups Elasmobranch biologists/researchers, ichthyolo- Target groups Discount group gists, biologists, zoologists, undergraduate and Molecular and cellular biologists, developmental P graduate students interested in ichthyology and biologists, protein scientists especially elasmobranchs, conservationists, and fishery management agencies Discount group P Discount group P
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Due March 2009 Springer Protocols Springer Protocols Reprinted from ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES, Due April 2009 80:2-3, 2007 Due April 2009
2009 . Approx . 290 p . 42 illus ., 6 in color . (Methods in 2009 . VI, 246 p . (Developments in Environmental Biology 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 360 p . 55 illus ., 8 in color . Molecular Biology, Volume 551) Hardcover of Fishes, Volume 27) Hardcover (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 559) Hardcover 7 $99.00 7 $179.00 7 $110.00 ISBN 978-1-60327-998-7 ISBN 978-1-4020-9702-7 ISBN 978-1-60327-016-8 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Life Sciences 59
S. N. Gorb, University of Kiel, Germany (Ed .) S. N. Gorb, University of Kiel, Germany (Ed .) J. Lafond, University of Québec at Montréal, QC, Canada; C. Vaillancourt, INRS-Institut Functional Surfaces in Biology Functional Surfaces in Biology Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, Canada (Eds .) Little Structures with Big Effects Adhesion Related Phenomena Human Embryogenesis Volume 1 Volume 2 Methods and Protocols
This book is devoted to the rapidly growing area This book describes structure and properties of of science dealing with structure and properties of biological surfaces with particular adhesive prop- Despite its inherent controversy, the exploration biological surfaces in their relation to particular erties. The issue, written by a team of specialists of the human embryo can unlock many of the function(s). The issue, written by a team of special- from different disciplines, covers two main types of answers to our deepest biological questions. In ists from different disciplines, covers various systems: those specialised in adhesion enhance- Human Embryogenesis: Methods and Protocols, surface functions, such as protection, defence, ment or in adhesion reduction. Information on internationally recognized researchers contribute water transport, anti-wetting, self cleaning, light adhesive organs of insects, geckos, barnacles, detailed methods to analyze various aspects of the reflection and scattering, and acoustics. Because and fish is given in the first part of the book. The embryogenesis process. While comprehensively biological surfaces hide a virtually endless potential second part considers plant surfaces specialised in covering subjects such as the molecular mecha- of technological ideas for development of new the adhesion reduction. Because of the diversity of nisms of embryonic development, in vitro fertiliza- materials and systems, inspirations from biology functions of adhesion-related biological surfaces, tion, cloning, and the laws and ethical consider- may be also interesting for a broad range of topics inspirations from biology may be also interesting ations of working with embryos, the volume also in surface engineering. for a broad range of topics in engineering. addresses critical features of fetal and placental development as well as of uterine biology. Written Features Features in the highly successful Methods in Molecular 7 New subject not covered in other books to 7 New subject not covered in other books to this Biology™ series format, chapters include introduc- this extent 7 Interdisciplinarity 7 Potentially extent 7 Interdisciplinarity 7 Potentially inter- tions to their respective topics, lists of the neces- interesting to biologists, physicists, engineers esting to biologists, physicists, engineers sary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily 7 Richly illustrated 7 Richly illustrated reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Contents Contents Abstract. Editor. Acknowledgments. Contributors. Abstract. Editor. Acknowledgments. Contributors. Features Contents. I. Protection and defence. II. Anti- Contents. I. Adhesion enhancement. II. Adhesion 7 An easily accessible reference book, written by Wetting. III. Transport. IV. Aerodynamics. reduction. Index. internationally recognized researchers 7 Covers V. Acoustics. VI. Sensory systems. VII. Optics. a wide range of methods and protocols, from Index. Fields of interest molecular mechanisms to cell signaling to ethical Life Sciences, general; Engineering, general; considerations, which aid the exploration of Fields of interest Physics, general human embryogenesis Life Sciences, general; Engineering, general; Physics, general Target groups Fields of interest Academics; scientists, researchers; engineers Cell Biology; Developmental Biology Target groups Academics, scientists, engineers Discount group Target groups P Developmental biologists, molecular and cellular Discount group biologists, fundamental and clinical researchers as P well as post-docs and graduate students
Discount group P
Springer Protocols Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Due May 2009 Due June 2009 Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 275 p . 62 illus ., 8 in color . (Methods in 2009 . Approx . 480 p . Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 300 p . Hardcover Molecular Biology, Volume 550) Hardcover 7 approx. $164.00 7 approx. $149.00 7 $110.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-6696-2 ISBN 978-1-4020-6694-8 ISBN 978-1-60327-008-3 60 Life Sciences Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
P. Naour, Central College, Pella, IA, USA N. J. Scolding, D. Gordon, University of Bristol, I. Stagljar, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (Ed .) Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK (Eds .) E.O. Wilson and B.F. Skinner Yeast Functional Genomics A Dialogue Between Sociobiology and Neural Cell Transplantation and Proteomics Radical Behaviorism Methods and Protocols Methods and Protocols
It intends to push readers to consider the wider- In the dramatic and rapidly developing field of Given the popularity and utility of Saccharomyces ranging implications of viewing all behavior neural transplantation for CNS repair, the most cerevisiae, yeast-based functional genomics and through an evolutionary lens. Several preliminary powerful contributor has been the vital research proteomics technologies, developed over the past readers have characterized it, in the end, as an idea focusing on stem cells. In Neural Cell Transplan- decade, have contributed greatly to our under- book. Finally, it can provide students and scholars tation: Methods and Protocols, leading experts standing of bacterial, yeast, fly, worm and human in biology, ethology, psychology, anthropology, in the field examine tried-and-true laboratory gene functions. In Yeast Functional Genomics and sociology and economics a strong foundation in techniques in order to supply scientists with a firm Proteomics: Methods and Protocols, experts in twentieth century history and systems. It has a foundation upon which further advancements can the field contribute stand-alone protocols suitable significant academic market. be based. Written in the highly successful Methods for daily use in research laboratories. The volume E.O. (Ed) Wilson’s comment after he read an early in Molecular Biology™ series format, the chapters examines methods from the most major and draft of the book was: “What you’ve written is of this volume include introductions to their fundamental techniques to more cutting-edge, excellent, and will be an outstanding addition to respective topics, lists of the necessary materials advanced concepts. As part of the highly successful the history of ideas. It will put Fred Skinner back and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, the chapters in the pantheon and, providing context, serve as an protocols, and Notes sections, which examine tips are clearly formatted with introductions to their excellent introduction to the content and central on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. respective topics, lists of the necessary materials truths in radical behaviorism. Needless to say, I’m Cutting-edge and easy to use, Neural Cell Trans- and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible also grateful to have my work following Sociobi- plantation: Methods and Protocols provides the laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting ology given proper attention.” most thorough and essential protocols that will and avoiding known pitfalls. Wilson is featured today, July 15th, 2008 in the allow new generations of neuroscientists to enter New York Times Science Times for Sociobiology and contribute to this uniquely inspiring field. Features and Evolution. 7 Covers a wide range of state-of-the-art yeast- Features based functional genomics and proteomics tech- Features 7 Provides concise introductory overviews nologies 7 Provides an easily accessible reference 7 Utilizes an unpublished conversation between providing a comprehensive background to the field volume for most important yeast-based functional B.F. Skinner and E.O. Wilson in 1987 as a spring- 7 Includes bench-to-bedside coverage spanning genomics and proteomics technologies written by board to lead readers to a more integrated view of the whole spectrum of practical procedures leading researchers in the field 7 Comprehensive behaviorism and sociobiology from laboratory to clinic 7 Written through- guide to running and analyzing yeast-based assays out by leading, active researchers in the field in functional genomics and proteomics From the contents 7 Describes detailed methodologies reproducible Preface. Guidance for the Reader. 1 Selection by at the bench 7 A chapter per technique, with no Fields of interest Consequences: The Essential B.F. Skinner. further reference-chasing Microbial Genetics and Genomics; Proteomics 2 Human Sociobiology: The Essential E.O. Wilson. 3 A Consilient View of B.F. Skinner and E.O. Fields of interest Target groups Wilson. 4 A Conversation Between B.F. Skinner Cell Biology Geneticists, protein scientists, molecular and and E.O. Wilson. 5 To What Beginning? cellular biologists 6 Proceeding to D. Rumbaugh’s Rational Behav- Target groups iorism. Molecular and cellular biologists, neurobiologists, Discount group neuroscientists P Fields of interest Evolutionary Biology; Anthropology Discount group P Target groups Psychologists, other social scientists (anthropolo- gists, for example), behavior geneticists, develop- mental biologists, and—following Naour’s broader scheme of things—philosophers and humanists
Discount group P
Biomedical and Life Sciences Springer Protocols Springer Protocols
Due March 2009 Due April 2009 Due April 2009
2009 . Approx . 145 p . 25 illus . (Developments in 2009 . Approx . 240 p . 32 illus . (Methods in Molecular 2009 . Approx . 280 p . 59 illus ., 6 in color . (Methods in Primatology: Progress and Prospects) Hardcover Biology, Volume 549) Hardcover Molecular Biology, Volume 548) Hardcover 7 approx. $89.00 7 $99.00 7 $99.00 ISBN 978-0-387-89461-4 ISBN 978-1-60327-930-7 ISBN 978-1-934115-71-8 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Life Sciences 61
J. A. Stuart, Brock University, St . Catherine’s, ON, J. T. Tanacredi, M. L. Botton, D. Smith (Eds .) P. West, Goonellabah, NSW, Australia Canada (Ed .) Biology and Conservation Tree and Forest Measurement Mitochondrial DNA of Horseshoe Crabs Methods and Protocols Forests must be measured, if they are to be The four living species of horseshoe crabs face a set managed and conserved properly. This book Since the publication of the first edition, the of growing threats to their survival, including the describes the principles of modern forest measure- number of unique heritable mtDNA mutations erosion and/or man-made alteration of essential ment, whether using simple, hand-held equipment recognized as being associated with bioenergetic spawning habitat, coastal pollution, and over- or sophisticated satellite imagery. Written in a dysfunction, cell death and disease has grown. fishing. Horseshoe crabs are “living fossils”, with a straightforward style, it will be understood by Likewise, our understanding of the basic biology of more than 200 million year evolutionary history. everyone who works with forests, from the profes- somatic mtDNA mutations continues to improve. Their blood provides a reagent, known as Limulus sional forester to the layperson. It describes how In Mitochondrial DNA: Methods and Protocols, amebocyte lysate or LAL, that clots in the pres- and why forests are measured and the basis of the Second Edition, specialists from eight countries ence of minute quantities of bacterial endotoxin; science behind the measurements taken. share their expertise, providing detailed protocols the LAL test is the state-of-the-art methodology for studying many aspects of mtDNA. The volume used to ensure that pharmaceuticals and surgical Features is divided into three sections, which cover the implants are free of contamination. Horseshoe 7 Presents an affordable introduction to the transduction of information from mtDNA to func- crabs are an integral part of the food web in practice and technique of forest measurement for tionally active respiratory complexes, mitochon- coastal marine ecosystems, and their eggs provide everyone who works with trees drial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production essential food for shorebirds in the Delaware Bay as well as mtDNA damage and its repair, and the estuary each spring. The commercial fishery for Fields of interest identification and quantification of heteroplasmic horseshoe crabs, which utilizes animals for bait, Forestry Management; Landscape Ecology; mtDNA mutations. contributes to the economies of coastal communi- Forestry ties. Features This book consists of papers presented at the 2007 Target groups 7 Covers a wide range of methods for investi- International Symposium on the Science and Undergraduates, professionals, researchers, private gating how mitochondrial genetics affect cellular Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs. forest owners physiology and human health 7 Details unique experimental approaches for studying mtDNA Features Discount group damage and mutation 7 Experimental resource 7 Presents the latest research on horseshoe crabs P for researchers and physicians concerned with 7 Identifies conservation challenges mtDNA disorders 7 Provides an in-depth 7 Formulates plans for an international conserva- description of tools and approaches used by tion program leading researchers Contents Fields of interest Current Status and Assessment.- Biology, Ecology, Cell Biology; Human Genetics and Multi-species Interactions.- Culture and Captive Breeding.- Habitat Requirements, Threats, Target groups and Conservation.- Human Uses: Traditional and Molecular and cellular biologists, geneticists Biomedical.- Conservation Management.- Public Awareness and Community-based Conservation. Discount group P Fields of interest Ecology; Biodiversity; Zoology
Target groups Conservation biologists, ornithologists, ecologists, medical professionals
Discount group P
Springer Protocols Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedical and Life Sciences Due May 2009 Due April 2009 Due May 2009 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 360 p . 74 illus ., 1 in color . (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 554) Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 510 p . 208 illus ., 33 in color . Hardcover 2nd ed . 2010 . Approx . 205 p . 27 illus . Softcover 7 $110.00 7 $189.00 7 $59.95 ISBN 978-1-934115-60-2 ISBN 978-0-387-89958-9 ISBN 978-3-540-95965-6 62 Business/Economics Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
L. Delsen, F. Bauer, G. Cette, M. Smith (Eds .) A. Freytag, University of Jena, Germany; A. R. Thurik, Y. Fujino, T. Noguchi, The University of Tokyo, Japan Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Eds .) Comparative Analysis of (Eds .) Stock Management Operating Hours and Working Entrepreneurship and Culture Times in the European Union for Sustainable Urban Regeneration
This volume is the second book based on compara- The book is an innovative compilation of papers tive and comprehensive data from the 2003 repre- that explore the relationship between cultural This book deals with theories and technologies sentative European Union Company survey of features and entrepreneurship. The relative stability for longevity, maintenance, disaster prevention, Operating hours, Working times and Employment of differences in entrepreneurial activity across risk management, renovation and recycling of (EUCOWE) in France, Germany, the Netherlands, countries suggests that other than economic infrastructure as well as historical and cultural Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. The factors are at play. The contributions to this edited approaches to city and architectural planning. EUCOWE-project is the first representative and volume deal with the foundations of entrepre- Essential knowledge for comprehensive urban standardised European company survey which neurship and with the effects of different cultural stock management is included for an easy under- covers all categories of firm size and all sectors of settings on the incidence and success of entrepre- standing of the utilization, operation, and planning the economy. This volume complements and builds neurs. Topics are individual decision making in a of urban stock. Among the topics are conserva- on the first book published in 2007 in which the cultural context, regional aspects of entrepreneur- tion of historical heritages and modern stocks, methodology and the descriptive national findings, ship, cross-country differences, and the influence risk assessment, management and monitoring of as well as some first comparative analytical results of culture on entrepreneurial activity. stocks, the disaster-resistant city, and recycling of were presented. In this second book the EUCOWE construction materials. With contributions from research team presents in-depth cross-country Features a variety of disciplines such as materials science, analyses of the relationship between operating 7 Explores the relationship between entrepreneur- structural engineering, risk management, envi- hours, working times and employment in the ship and cultural features from an individual, ronmental engineering, and history, the book is a European Union. In six empirical chapters in this regional, and transnational perspective 7 Works useful reference for undergraduate and graduate volume detailed comparative analyses of the deter- with case studies and econometric analysis students in civil engineering, architecture, and city minants and consequences of the duration and 7 Innovative topic planning, and also provides valuable information flexibility of opening hours and operating times. for working architects, civil engineers, city plan- Fields of interest ners, and government officials. Fields of interest Entrepreneurship; Economics general; Regional Labor Economics; Personnel Management; Euro- and Cultural Studies Fields of interest pean Integration Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning Target groups Target groups Researchers in the fields of economics, manage- Target groups Researchers and scholars ment science, and psychology Graduate, undergraduate students and profes- sionals in the field of city planning and civil Discount group Discount group engineering and architecture P P Discount group P
Business and Economics Earth and Environmental Science Business and Economics Due May 2009 Available Due June 2009 2009 . Approx . 220 p . (Contributions to Economics) 2009 . X, 300 p . 264 illus . (cSUR-UT Series: Library for Hardcover 2009 . Approx . 360 p . Hardcover Sustainable Urban Regeneration , Volume 4) Hardcover 7 $119.00 7 approx. $159.00 7 $99.00 ISBN 978-3-7908-2184-0 ISBN 978-3-540-87909-1 ISBN 978-4-431-74092-6 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Business/Economics 63
M. van Geenhuizen, C. Watanabe, V. Jauhari, S. Rausch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, P. Wang, University of Hull, UK E. Masurel (Eds .) Cambridge, MA, USA The Economics of Foreign Technological Innovation Macroeconomic Exchange and Global Finance Across Nations Consequences of Applied Studies of Coevolutionary Demographic Change Development Modeling Issues and Applications The book presents all major subjects in interna- tional monetary theory, foreign exchange markets, international financial management and invest- ment analysis. It is relevant to real world problems The book offers an interesting blend of applied This book presents a new computational approach in the sense that it provides guidance on how to state-of-the-art studies of coevolutionary develop- to solving large-scale Auerbach-Kotlikoff Overlap- solve policy issues as well as practical manage- ment of institutions, innovation diffusion and ping Generations (OLG) models in a comple- ment tasks. This in turn helps the reader to gain innovative entrepreneurship, not published mentarity format. Unlike with integrated solution an understanding of the theory and refines the anywhere else. It can firstly be classified as methods, the proposed decomposition algorithm framework. Various topics are interlinked so the belonging to mainstream endogenous growth allows for the solution of multi-regional and book adopts a systematic treatment of integrated studies on the country level, and secondly, to multi-sectoral OLG models that exhibit a large materials relating different theories under various mainstream evolutionary studies. What the themes number of heterogeneous consumers and a variety circumstances and combining theory with prac- in the book share is attention for institutional of household-specific effects. By broadening the tice. The text examines issues in international change in a frame of coevolutionary dynamics to scope of economic analysis, this new approach monetary policy and financial management in a elucidate differences over time and differences provides a powerful tool for applied general practical way, focusing on the identification of the between countries in technological innovation and equilibrium modelers. In this book, the algorithm factors and players in foreign exchange markets economic growth. The book contains solid applied is applied to the macroeconomics of demographic and the international finance arena. The textbook work in this area and is mainly about information change, demonstrating its flexibility and scope can be used in graduate and advanced under- technology and electronics industry (for example, as a solution concept. With a specific analysis graduate programmes in these areas. The second PC manufacturing); however, biotechnology is on the implications of globally unsynchronized edition incorporates two new chapters, integrating also included. In addition, the book has a wide demographic patterns for international trade, the new materials, data, and recent developments. geographic scope including a focus on the US, book also explores the sectoral and distributional China, Japan, India and the Netherlands, as well as consequences of an aging population in Germany. Features many cross-country comparisons. 7 Identifies the factors and players in foreign Contents exchange markets and international finance Features Introduction.- Computation of Equilibria in OLG 7 Examines theory and practice in a single 7 State-of-the-art results on coevolutionary Models with Many Heterogeneous Households.- volume in an integrated and systematic way developments 7 Shows evolutionary approaches Trade Liberalization and Global Demographic 7 Improves understanding of international in applied studies 7 Rich in tables and figures Change: A Quantitative Assessment.- Quanti- monetary and financial management in a practical illustrating institutional change and sectoral fying the Sectoral and Distributional Effects of way 7 Various exercises and internet links growth over time Demographic Change in Germany.- Concluding provide extra help Remarks. Contents Contents Part I Applied Studies: Adoption of Information Fields of interest Foreign Exchange Markets and Foreign Exchange Technology in National Institutional Systems.- Part Macroeconomics; Population Economics; Interna- Rates.- Exchange Rate Regimes and International II Applied Studies: Institutional Systems, Entrepre- tional Economics Monetary Systems.- International Parity Condi- neurship, Knowledge Transfer and Learning. tions.- Balance of Payments and International Target groups Investment Positions.- Open Economy Macroeco- Fields of interest Scientists nomics.- Balance of Payments Issues and Exchange R & D/Technology Policy; Economic Growth; Rate Movements.- The Mundell-Fleming-Model. Regional Science Discount group P Fields of interest Target groups Financial Economics; Finance /Banking; Interna- Scientists tional Economics
Discount group Target groups P Students, tutors, practitioners, scientists
Discount group P
Business and Economics Business and Economics Business and Economics Due May 2009 Due May 2009 Due April 2009 2009 . Approx . 150 p . (Lecture Notes in Economics and 2009 . Approx . 215 p . 43 illus . Hardcover Mathematical Systems, Volume 621) Softcover 2nd ed . 2009 . XIV, 432 p . 90 illus . Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 $89.95 7 $169.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00157-4 ISBN 978-3-642-00145-1 ISBN 978-3-642-00106-2 64 Business/Economics Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
D. Winkler, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart Services Offshoring and its Impact on the Labor Market Theoretical Insights, Empirical Evidence, and Economic Policy Recommendations for Germany
Services – from information technology to research to finance – are now as subject to interna- tional trade as goods have been for decades. What are the labor market consequences of the recent surge in services offshoring? While offshoring has traditionally been found to affect only less-skilled workers in industrialized countries, this study finds that services offshoring also has negative consequences for high-skilled workers. Focusing on the case of Germany, Deborah Winkler shows how services offshoring has grown, who is most affected and what policy makers can do. Winkler measures the impact of services offshoring on German productivity, employment, and employ- ment structure. She provides a well-balanced synthesis of theoretical insights, detailed empirical analysis, and economic policy recommenda- tions. Although her main focus is on the case of Germany, many insights are also applicable to other developed countries. (Written by Prof. William Milberg, New School for Social Research, New York).
Contents Introduction.- Framework of Services Offshoring.- The Structure of Services Offshoring.- Labor Market Effects in (Neo)classical Models of Offshoring.- Labor Market Effects of Services Offshoring: Empirical Evidence.
Fields of interest International Economics; Labor Economics
Target groups Scientists, policy analysts
Discount group P
Business and Economics
Due June 2009
2009 . Approx . 300 p . (Contributions to Economics) Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-7908-2198-7 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Law 65
J. Klabbers, University of Helsinki, Finland; A. Peczenik, University of Lund, Sweden M. Sellers, University of Baltimore, MD, USA (Eds .) 7 Preface by: J. Hage The Internationalization of On Law and Reason Law and Legal Education
“This is an outline of a coherence theory of law. Its The internationalization of commerce and basic ideas are: reasonable support and weighing of contemporary life has led to a globalization of reasons. All the rest is commentary.” legal standards and practices that is beginning These words at the beginning of the preface of this to be reflected in legal education. This volume book perfectly indicate what On Law and Reason gathers the insights of leading legal scholars is about. It is a theory about the nature of the law from numerous jurisdictions to consider how the which emphasises the role of reason in the law culture and the education of their own lawyers and which refuses to limit the role of reason to the serve or should serve the new international reality. application of deductive logic. Law firms, law schools, universities, courts and In 1989, when the first edition of On Law and other legal institutions must make themselves Reason appeared, this book was ground breaking more “international” to support the national inter- for several reasons. It provided a rationalistic ests of their clients and governments better. This theory of the law in the language of analytic requires new attitudes, new legal rules and new philosophy and based on a thorough under- forms of practical instruction. The essays collected standing of the results, including technical ones, in this volume explore the reality of legal globaliza- of analytic philosophy. That was not an obvious tion and suggest some ways in which the emerging combination at the time of the book’s first appear- multinational and multicultural legal order could ance and still is not. The result is an analytical be made more just and effective. rigor that is usually associated with positivist theories of the law, combined with a philosophical Features position that is not natural law in a strict sense, 7 Reflects on the impact of the globalisation of but which shares with it the emphasis on the role legal standards on legal education 7 Draws on of reason in determining what the law is. If only the expertise of leading scholars in numerous for this rare combination, On Law and Reason still jurisdictions 7 Considers how legal education deserves careful study. can or should serve the new international legal On Law and Reason also foreshadowed and influ- reality enced a development in the field of Legal Logic that would take place in the nineties of the 20th From the contents century, namely the development of non-mono- 1. The Internationalization of Law and Legal tonic (‘defeasible’) logics for the analysis of legal Education; M. Sellers.- 2. Reflections on Globaliza- reasoning. In the new Introduction to this second tion and University Life; J. Klabbers.- 3. Building edition, this aspect is explored in some more the World Community Through Legal Education; detail. C. Grossman.- 4. Integrating Practical Training and Professional Legal Education; J. Maxeiner. Features 7 Second edition of the best-seller On Law and Fields of interest Reason by the deceased Aleksander Peczenik International & Foreign Law/Comparative Law; 7 A timeless, unique view on the coherence Law Theory/Law Philosophy; European Law/ theory of law 7 Newly added preface by prof. Public International Law J.C. Hage
Target groups Fields of interest Legal academics, law students, government Law Theory/Law Philosophy; Philosophy of Law; officials, and lawyers Logic
Discount group Target groups P Philosophers of law, lawyers, law students
Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Due March 2009 Due April 2009
2009 . XII, 224 p . (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives 2nd ed . 2008 . 2nd printing 2009 . Approx . 385 p . (Law on Law and Justice, Volume 2) Hardcover and Philosophy Library, Volume 8) Softcover 7 approx. $109.00 7 approx. $79.95 ISBN 978-1-4020-9493-4 ISBN 978-1-4020-9706-5 66 General Science Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
D. J. Dean, Association for Women in Science, B. Evans, Warwickshire, UK M. Kosal, Georgia Institute of Technology, Marietta, Washington, DC, USA GA, USA (Ed .) Escaping the Bonds of Earth Getting the Most out of your Prehistory Through the Sixties Nanotechnology for Chemical Mentoring Relationships and Biological Defense A Handbook for Women in STEM To commemorate the momentous 50th anniver- sary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering journey into The research underpinning this work was intended Traditionally, scientific research in all disciplines space on 12th April 2011, a series of five books to better enable an informed national debate and has demanded single-mindedness, exclusive devo- – to be published annually – will explore this to affect international debate on the potential tion, and aggressive self-promotion. The image half century, decade by decade, to discover how role and impact of nanotechnology and emerging of the scientist in the laboratory at all hours of humanity’s knowledge of flying, working and science on national defense and homeland secu- the night and weekend is not far from the reality living in space has changed. Each volume will rity. The text highlights the findings and conclu- sometimes demanded. Because of the structure of focus not only upon the individual missions within sions from the study and accompanying workshop the science, technology, engineering, and math- ‘its’ decade, but also upon the key challenges as well as identifies research directions in basic and ematics (STEM) curricula and workplace environ- facing human space exploration at specific points applied science that may foster transformational ment, women often work up to 80 hours per week within those 50 years: from the simple problems breakthroughs in nanotechnology-based chemical with little time for outside pursuits – let alone of breathing and eating in space to the challenges and biological countermeasures. extracurricular reading. Yet, precisely because of of venturing outside in a pressurised spacesuit and these demands, it is imperative that they build locomotion on the Moon. Features solid mentoring relationships. The first volume of this series will focus upon the 7 Written for all levels, from policy makers to This handbook aims to provide a quick, yet struc- 1960s, exploring each mission from April 1961 to those in the defense industry to first responders, tured guide to mentoring including finding the April 1971 in depth: from the pioneering Vostok as well as scientists 7 Provides a research roadmap right mentors, being a good mentee, and making flights to the establishment of the first Salyut space for the near term and the next 20 years 7 Based on the most out of today’s diverse mentoring environ- station and from Alan Shepard’s modest sub- a scenario approach, with engaging descriptions of ments. A handy resource guide will be included for orbital ‘hop’ into space to his triumphant arrival possible worlds of the future quick reference. at the Moon’s Fra Mauro foothills almost a decade later. Contents Features Preface.- Framing the Opportunities and the 7 Provides a quick, yet structured guide to Features Challenges.- Implementing the Process.- Applying mentoring 7 A handy resource guide will be 7 Uniquely chronicles and divides human space Nanotechnology to Revolutionary CB Counter- included for quick reference 7 Most comprehen- exploration into five annually published instal- measures.- Potential Malfeasant Co-option of sive handbook catered to women in STEM ments 7 Explores humanity’s achievements in Nanotechnology.- Strategic Research Priorities space over the past 50 years 7 Details the stories and Directions.- The Need to Foster Revolutionary From the contents of missions, their crews and their contribution Science.- Appendices.- Index. How to Use This Guide?- What is Mentoring?- to our progress in Space 7 Provides a balanced Preparing to Be Mentored.- Identifying Your account of the aspirations, frustrations and Fields of interest Mentoring Needs.- Changing Dynamics, Changing achievements of early human spaceflighs Political Science; Molecular Medicine Needs.- Career and Life Transitions.- Navigating Interpersonal Contexts.- Starting Out with the Fields of interest Target groups Right Education.- Moving Toward Career Success.- Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy, Astro- Researchers, university teachers, professionals, first Voices of Experience.- Provocative Thoughts For a physics and Cosmology responders, policy makers Better Future. Target groups Discount group Fields of interest Space and popular science enthusiasts, undergrad- P Science, general; Life Sciences, general; uate students/professional reference Biomedicine general Discount group Target groups T Graduate, post-doc, and early career women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
Discount group P
Engineering
Business and Economics Due April 2009 Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Due April 2009 Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK Due April 2009 2009 . Approx . 120 p . (Mentoring in Academia and 2009 . Approx . 500 p . 170 illus . (Springer Praxis Books / Industry, Volume 3) Softcover Space Exploration) Softcover 2009 . Approx . 175 p . 19 illus . in color . Hardcover 7 $32.95 7 approx. $39.95 7 $109.00 ISBN 978-0-387-92408-3 ISBN 978-0-387-79093-0 ISBN 978-1-4419-0061-6 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 General Science 67
G. Magli, Politecnico of Milan, Italy M. Mason, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK; A. Mor, Eco Energy Ltd ., Mysteries and Discoveries of Herzilya Pituach, Israel (Eds .) Archaeoastronomy Renewable Energy in the From Giza to Easter Island Middle East: Enhancing Security through Regional The book is divided into two parts. In the first, the Cooperation reader is taken on an ideal ‘world tour’ of many Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research wonderful and enigmatic places in almost every Workshop on Enhancing Security in the continent, in search of traces of astronomical Middle East through Regional Cooperation knowledge and lore of the sky. In the second part, on Renewable Energy, London, Giulio Magli uses the elements presented in the United Kingdom, 16–18 January 2008 tour to show that the fundamental idea which led to the construction of the astronomically-related giant monuments was the foundation of power, a foundation which was exploited by ‘replicating’ the Energy insecurity is not normally associated with sky. A possible interpretive model then emerges the Middle East. However, away from the oil-rich that is founded on the relationship the ancients Persian Gulf, the countries of the eastern Mediter- had with “nature”, in the sense of everything that ranean are particularly vulnerable. Their fossil fuel surrounded them, the cosmos. The numerous endowments are low, while their fractious relation- monumental astronomically aligned structures of ships with each other have long fostered wider the past then become interpretable as acts of will, political insecurities. expressions of power on the part of those who held it; the will to replicate the heavenly plane here on Features earth and to build sacred landscapes. 7 The first book-length study of renewable energy in the eastern Mediterranean/Middle East Features 7 A collaborative study involving leading 7 The first complete and authoritative intro- academics and practitioners from the Middle East duction to the young and fascinating science of and North Africa 7 Highlights best practice Archaeoastronomy 7 Explores the ancients’ renewable energy technologies in the Middle East, motives in constructing such grandiose buildings including solar themal, photo voltaics, and wind as the city of Teotihuacan or the Giza pyramids energy 7 Illustrates how Astronomy is a key to under- standing our ancestors’ way of thinking Fields of interest 7 Uniquely studies the astronomical knowledge Renewable Energy Sources; Environmental of our predecessors by analyzing their monuments Management; Human Geography
From the contents Target groups Thirty Thousand Years of Silence.- Forests of Advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and Stone, Rings of Giants.- The Island of Stones and researchers in energy studies, environmental of the Goddess.- A Civilization with No Right to management, human geography, international a Space.- In the Absence of a Method.- Wheels, studies, Middle Eastern studies and security Octagons and Golf Courts.- An Astronomer’s studies, policy-makers in the renewable energy, Funfair.- The Land where the Gods Were Born. environmental management and security fields, practitioners and commentators in renewable Fields of interest energy technologies and practices Astronomy; Popular Science in Astronomy; History of Science Discount group P Target groups Popular science enthusiasts and undergraduate students studying Archaeoastronomy
Discount group T Engineering
Due May 2009
2009 . Approx . 200 p . (NATO Science for Peace and Physics and Astronomy Security Series C: Environmental Security) Hardcover 7 $179.00 Due April 2009 ISBN 978-1-4020-9890-1
2009 . XII, 444 p . 183 illus ., 33 in color . Hardcover Also available as Softcover 7 $27.50 7 $74.95 ISBN 978-0-387-76564-8 ISBN 978-1-4020-9891-8 68 Education Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
A. Agrawal, Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, M. S. Barrett, University of Queensland, Brisbane, S. Groundwater-Smith, N. Mockler, University of NY, USA QLD, Australia; S. L. Stauffer, Arizona State Sydney, Balmain, NSW, Australia University, Phoenix, AZ, USA (Eds .) EndNote 1 – 2 – 3 Easy! Teacher Professional Learning Reference Management for the Professional Narrative Inquiry in in an Age of Compliance Music Education Mind the Gap Troubling Certainty Endnote Made Easy: Reference Management for the Professional is intended for healthcare Teacher Professional Learning in an Age of professionals (physicians, nurses, managers, etc.) This text provides a forum for the presentation Compliance: Mind the Gap examines ways in and biomedical researchers engaged in writing and discussion of narrative inquiry approaches to which practice-based inquiry in educational scientific manuscripts. It aids readers in gaining research in music education, and contextualizes settings, in a number of different countries and an understanding of the effective use of informa- this work within the larger conversations of music contexts, can transcend current ways of working tion technology in storing, managing, retrieving, education research and practice. In an innovative and thinking such that authentic professional and citing references in scientific writings. It dialogic approach the text is divided into 3 parts, learning is the result. also provides step by step instruction on using each presenting a different perspective on the The authors contend that education policy, under Endnote, a popular reference management soft- uses and purposes of narrative in and for music pressure from a number of quarters, is retreating ware. education. Section I explores the origins of narra- into a standardized, audited, and backward- tive research across a range of fields of inquiry looking arena, with the advances of more progres- Features and presents a conception of narrative inquiry as sive educational philosophy being rolled back. 7 Value-added features include a general intro- “resonant work”. Section II provides 7 examples of In an age where practitioner inquiry and action duction to reference, citation, and bibliography, narrative inquiry research, each of which is accom- research have often been ‘hijacked’ for the using EndNote to cite Internet references, and a panied by a reflective commentary. The commen- purposes of broad-based policy implementation, full-color CD-ROM with downloadable sample taries provide an interpretive perspective of the this book offers a rationale for reclaiming the material narrative accounts, suggest further questions that critical edge so fundamental to inquiry-based arise from the inquiry, and provide insight into professional learning. It examines the potential Contents the potential uses of the narrative account for the of inquiry-based forms of teacher professional Introduction to Reference, Bibliography, and Cita- theory and practice of music education. Section learning to contribute to the growth of professional tion.- Reference Management Software Programs.- III brings together the perspectives of two eminent knowledge for and about teachers’ work. Getting Started with Endnote.- Endnote theorists and practitioners. Libraries.- Entering References into EndNote Features Library.- Managing References in an Endnote Features 7 Has the possibility to transform policy and Library.- Using EndNote with Internet Databases.- 7 The first collection of narrative inquiry practice rather than merely report upon it Creating Bibliographies Using EndNote.- Citing examples in the field of music education 7 Engages in serious epistemological arguments References from Sources on the Internet.- Endnote 7 Accompanies each example by a critical in relation to the nature of professional knowledge, for PDA Computers.- EndNote Web.- Using commentary that situates the work in the field how it is constructed and employed 7 Covers RefVizTM with Endnote. 7 Presents meta-reflective commentaries from a wide range of policies and practices across an key theorists in Music and Social Science international spectrum Fields of interest 7 Presents an innovative view of narrative inquiry Science Education; Biomedicine general; Life is “resonant work” Fields of interest Sciences, general Vocational Education; Educational Policy; Instruc- Fields of interest tion and Learning Target groups Art Education; Methodology of the Social Physicians, resident physicians, medical students, Sciences; Teacher Education Target groups biomedical researchers, healthcare professionals Post-graduate course work providers, practitio- Target groups ners, teachers, teacher leaders, administrators, Discount group Music education pre-service and in-service policy advisors, in-service teacher educators P students, practitioners and theorists, teacher educators, researchers; arts education academics, Discount group researchers, and teachers; social scientists inter- P ested in qualitative and arts-based approaches to research and inquiry
Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Due March 2009 Due June 2009 Due May 2009 2009 . Approx . 150 p . (Professional Learning and 2nd ed . 2009 . Approx . 315 p . 294 illus . With CD-ROM . Development in Schools and Higher Education, Softcover 2009 . Approx . 235 p . Hardcover Volume 2) Hardcover 7 approx. $44.95 7 $139.00 7 $89.95 ISBN 978-0-387-95900-9 ISBN 978-1-4020-9861-1 ISBN 978-1-4020-9416-3 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Education 69
C. A. Maher, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA; A. B. Powell, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA; E. B. Uptegrove, Felician College, Lodi, NJ, USA (Eds .) Combinatorics and Reasoning Representing, Justifying and Building Isomorphisms
Combinatorics and Reasoning: Representing, Justifying and Building Isomorphisms is based on the accomplishments of a cohort group of learners from first grade through high school and beyond, concentrating on their work on a set of combina- torics tasks. By studying these students, the editors gain insight into the foundations of proof building, the tools and environments necessary to make connections, activities to extend and generalize combinatoric learning, and even explore implica- tions of this learning on the undergraduate level. This volume underscores the power of attending to basic ideas in building arguments; it shows the importance of providing opportunities for the co- construction of knowledge by groups of learners; and it demonstrates the value of careful construc- tion of appropriate tasks. Moreover, it documents how reasoning that takes the form of proof evolves with young children and discusses the conditions for supporting student reasoning.
Features 7 Unique longitudinal research over 20 years 7 Presents compelling evidence of the advantages to using combinatorics in mathematics education 7 Extensive discussion of mathematical tasks
From the contents The Longitudinal Study.- Methodology.- Repre- sentations as a Tool for Building Arguments.- Building Towers: Justifications Leading to Proof Making.- Making Pizzas: Reasoning by Cases and recursion.- Responding to Ankur’s Challenge: Co- construction of Argument Leading to Proof.- Co- construction of Proof.
Fields of interest Mathematics Education; Combinatorics
Target groups Researchers and educators in mathematics education
Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Due May 2009
2009 . Approx . 130 p . 35 illus . (Mathematics Education Library, Volume 47) Hardcover 7 approx. $89.95 ISBN 978-0-387-98131-4 70 Social Sciences Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
D. Enzmann, B. Gruszcynska, I. Haen-Marshall, F. E. Grine, Stony Brook University, NY, USA; J. Junger-Tas, M. Killas, M. Steketee (Eds .) J. G. Fleagle, Stony Brook University Medical Center, NY, USA; R. E. Leakey, Stony Brook University, NY, Juvenile Delinquency in USA (Eds .) Europe and Beyond The First Humans An International Perspective on Key Issues Origin and Early Evolution of the and Causes Genus Homo
Juvenile Delinquency in Europe and Beyond: An This volume addresses the origin of the human International Perspective on Key Issues and Causes genus Homo, a major transition in human evolu- describes the juvenile crime situation and its back- tion and associated with major changes in brain grounds in the European Union member states as size, locomotion, and culture, but one with many well as in the US, Canada, Venezuela and Surinam. unanswered questions. How many different species The book includes information on key issues in of Homo were there, and how were they inter- juvenile delinquency such as victimization of related? Are stone tools a characteristic of early young people, alcohol and drug use, involvement Homo? What was their function? How does the in youth gangs, immigration, family and school use of stone tools relate to changes in the dentition and neighborhood situations. It provides insight and brain size? Did adaptations for long distance into different views on what can be considered running first appear with the origin of this genus? juvenile crime; what acts are subsumed in its How does this relate to its diet and cultural abili- definition and when we can speak about structural ties? delinquent behavior. These insights are based on self-reported information systematically and Features simultaneously collected from about 70,000 7 Addresses the origin and early evolution of 12-15 year old youth in 27 countries. the human genus Homo 7 New techniques and Until recently the self-report methodology has not interpretations have opened up other avenues been applied on such a large scale in an interna- of enquiry and have led to new questions tional context. This is of great interest to social 7 Is an effort to update, address and synthesize scientists who are interested in survey research. our current understanding of this significant development in human evolution Features 7 The sheer amount of comparable information From the contents on youth crime and victimization in 30 countries Part I. Retrospectives and Theoretical Perspectives. provides a valuable reference for criminal justice Part II. Craniodental Perspectives on Taxonomy researchers 7 The standardized methodology and Systematics. Part III. Postcranial Perspectives provides unique insights into the challenges on Locomotion and Adaptation. Part IV. Perspec- and solutions related to conducting large-scale tives on Development, Diet and Behavior. Part V. comparative surveys 7 The first time that so Environmental and Ecological Perspectives. many “new” European member states are included Part VI. Summary Perspective on the Workshop. in a longitudinal study on crime Fields of interest Fields of interest Anthropology Criminology & Criminal Justice; Demography Target groups Target groups Academics, scientists and researchers, and University libraries; university students; students graduate students in anthropology, (including of higher professional education; professionals palaeolithic archaeology, palaeoanthropology, working in juvenile justice and in child protection human palaeontology), and human evolution; could also serve as a focus for advanced under- Discount group graduate seminars in human evolution P Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Due June 2009 Due July 2009 2009 . Approx . 520 p . 15 illus . in color . (Vertebrate Paleo- 2009 . Approx . 400 p . Hardcover biology and Paleoanthropology) Hardcover 7 approx. $149.95 7 $119.00 ISBN 978-0-387-95981-8 ISBN 978-1-4020-9979-3 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Philosophy 71
C. Corradetti, Centro di Ricerca e Studi sui Diritti Umani, LUISS Guido Carli, Roma, Italy Relativism and Human Rights A Theory of Pluralistic Universalism
This book advances a post-metaphysical model for testing the validity of human rights principles. It takes into account some of the most recent researches in the field of cognitive linguistics and ethics in order to ground a deliberative model based upon the Kantian reflective judgment. Even if specifically suited for academics and research scholars, it can profitably be adopted as a supplementary textbook in master’s and doctoral programmes. As a unique contemporary contribu- tion to the understanding of the conceptual status of human rights principles, this work represents an invaluable instrument also for the activities conducted at research centres and think-tanks. Indeed the abstract premises of the book are oriented to a more and more concrete underpin- ning of the contemporary human rights chal- lenges as those faced by public officials involved in human rights project cooperation.
Features 7 Specifically suited for academics and research scholars, but adoptable as a supplementary textbook for master’s and doctoral programmes 7 A unique contemporary contribution to the understanding of the conceptual status of human rights principles 7 An invaluable instrument also for the activities conducted at research centres and think-tanks
From the contents Introduction. Part One. 1. Cognitive Relativism And Experiential Rationality. 2. Beyond Moral Relativism And Objectivism. Part Two. 3. Human Rights And Pluralistic Universalism. 4. The Legal Dimensions Of Human Rights. References.
Fields of interest Political Philosophy; Ethics; Theoretical Linguistics
Target groups Academics and research scholars; can also be profitably adopted as a supplementary textbook in master’s and doctoral programmes
Discount group P
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Due July 2009
2009 . Approx . 165 p . Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-1-4020-9985-4 72 Proceedings Springer News 3/2009 springer.com/booksellers
Medicine ISBN 978-3-642-00223-6 Physics/Astronomy Rödig (Eds), Wireless Sensor Networks Falk Symposium (LNCS 5432) AIP Conference Proceedings 7 approx. $79.95 ISBN 978-1-4020-9643-3 ISBN 978-0-7354-0626-1 Keppler (Eds), Bile Acid Biology and ISBN 978-3-540-95947-2 Garay (Eds), Special Metrics and Supersymmetry Therapeutic Actions (Falk Symposium 165) Svensson (Eds), Integrated Circuit and System (AIP Conf. Proc. 1093) 7 $259.00 Design. Power and Timing Modeling, 7 $139.00 Optimization and Simulation (LNCS 5349) 7 $92.95 ISBN 978-0-7354-0623-0 Mathematics Jolie (Eds), Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Trend in Mathematics Proceedings in Information Related Topics (AIP Conf. Proc. 1090) and Communications 7 $224.00 ISBN 978-3-7643-9910-8 Technology ISBN 978-0-7354-0620-9 Bogopolski (Eds), Combinatorial and Kusse (Eds), Dense Z-Pinches Geometric Group Theory (TM) ISBN 978-4-431-88980-9 (AIP Conf. Proc. 1088)
ISBN 978-3-642-00198-7 ISBN 978-3-642-00261-8 Environmental Sciences Massacci (Eds), Engineering Secure Software and Deville (Eds), Invited Lectures of the Turbulence Systems (LNCS 5429) and Interaction 2006 Conference (NNFM 105) ISBN 978-0-387-88482-0 7 $64.95 7 $249.00 Uzochukwu (Eds), Proceedings of the Third National Conference on Environmental Science ISBN 978-3-540-92858-4 Springer Tracts in and Technology Palma (Eds), High Performance Computing for 7 $179.00 Computational Science (LNCS 5336) Advanced Robotics 7 $109.00 ISBN 978-3-642-00195-6 Khatib (Eds), The 11th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics (Spr. Tracts in Adv. Robotics 54) 7 $249.00 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 3/2009 Proceedings 73
Business/Economics
ISBN 978-3-642-00141-3 Fleischmann (Eds), Operations Research Proceedings 2008 7 approx. $229.00
Management/Business for Professionals
ISBN 978-3-211-93970-3 Höpken (Ed), Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2009 7 $229.00
Philosophy Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science
ISBN 978-1-4020-9337-1 Parusniková (Eds), Rethinking Popper (Boston Stud. Phil. Science 272) 7 approx. $259.00 ABCD springer.com
Future City – A New Springer Series on Urban Adaptations to Climate Change
Introducing Volume 1 Ecopolis Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate Order P. F. Downton , Ecopolis Architects Pty Ltd, Adelaide, SA, Australia TODAY Paul Downton’s Ecopolis highlights the urgent need to understand the role of cities as both agents of change and means of survival, at a time when climate change has grabbed world attention. It provides a framework for designing cities that integrates knowledge from a range of relevant disciplines. Identifying key theorists, practitioners, places and philoso- phies, the book provides a solid theoretical context which introduces the concept of urban fractals, and goes on to present a series of design and planning tools for achieving Sustainable Human Ecological Development (SHED). More about the Series: Springer’s Future City series combines expertise from designers, and from natural and social scientists, to discuss the wide range of issues facing the architects, planners, developers and inhabitants of the world’s future cities. Its aim is to encourage the integration of ecological theory into the aesthetic, social and practical realities of contemporary urban development. 7 J ointly published with CSIRO Publishing, Australia. 7 Distribution rights for Australia and New Zealand: CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, VIC, Australia.
Hardcover 2009. XX, 608 p. 45 illus. in color. (Future City, Volume 1) NEW BOOK ISBN 978-1-4020-8495-9 7 $279.00 SERIES Softcover ISBN 978-1-4020-9637-2 7 $129.00
Easy Ways to Order for the Americas 7 Write: Springer Order Department, PO Box 2485, Secaucus, NJ 07096-2485, USA 7 Call: (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER 7 Fax: 1-201-348-4505 7 Email: [email protected] or for outside the Americas 7 Write: Springer Customer Service Center GmbH, Haberstrasse 7, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany 7 Call: +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 7 Fax : +49 (0) 6221-345-4229 Email: [email protected] Prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are net prices. 7 7 014011x Springer News 3/2009 General Information
Returns: Discount Key Returns must be in resaleable condition. Please include a copy of the original invoice P = Professional or packing slip along with your shipment. For your protection, we recommend all MC = Medicine/Clinical returns be sent via a traceable method. Damaged books must be reported within two MR = Medicine/Reference months of billing date. Springer reserves the right to reject any return that does not T = Trade follow the procedures detailed above. C = Computer Trade L = Landolt-Bornstein Handbook Returns in the Americas (excluding Canada): S = Special Software Springer c/o Mercedes/ABC Distribution Center Brooklyn Navy Yard; Bldg. 3 Sales and Service Brooklyn, NY 11205
Returns in Canada: Bookstore and Library Sales: Springer Matt Conmy, Vice President, Trade Sales c/o Georgetown Terminal Warehouse tel: 800-777-4643 ext. 578 34 Armstrong Avenue e-mail: [email protected] Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
Trade Marketing Support: Prices: Casey Spear, Product Manager Please note that all prices are in US $, and are subject to change without notice. Trade Channel Marketing tel: 800-777-4643 ext.622 Continuation Orders e-mail: [email protected]
Agency Account Information Library Approval Plan: Library Approval Plan All books are automatically supplied directly to your library on the date of publication. Bookseller Agency Plan A minimum of one major discipline on all publications must be selected to receive the Annual Prepayment Plan Library Approval Plan discount of 15%. Standing Orders Bookseller Agency Plan: Attn: Joe Kozakiewicz The bookseller automatically receives all new titles upon publication. To receive the P.O. Box 2485 special agency discount, a minimum of one major discipline must be selected. Modifi- Secaucus, NJ 07096-2485 cations in the plan may be made at any time. tel: 800-777-4643 ext. 303 fax: 201-348-4505 Annual Prepayment Plan: e-mail: [email protected] Prepayments will be accepted only for subscriptions to Landolt- To Order: Börnstein. To enroll in this plan, the library must agree to make one prepayment based on our estimate of the number of volumes and the subscription cost. A prepaid Springer invoice will reflect a 5% discount on the major handbooks. P.O. Box 2485 Secaucus, NJ 07096-2485 Standing Orders: or call Approval, and standing order customers receive a 15% discount on orders for all series 800-SPRINGER, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM ET except Landolt-Börnstein. Prepayment is not required for standing orders. or fax 201-348-4505 Change of Address for Continuation Orders: or e-mail Publisher must be notified at least eight weeks in advance. [email protected] Please indicate: journal or standing order title date on which the change is to take effect World Wide Web: old address Springer: springer.com new address Apress: www.apress.com Birkhäuser: www.birkhauser.com For more information, contact: Joe Kozakiewicz (above). Copernicus: www.copernicusbooks.com Key College: www.keycollege.com Key Curriculum: www.keypress.com AB2009 PRSRT-STD ABCD springer.com ABCD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SPRINGER 233 Spring Street New York, NY 10013 Springer 3 NEWS
Apress AIP Press American Institute of Physics Birkhäuser New York Copernicus Heidelberg Current Medicine Dordrecht Friends of ED London Want this by e-mail? Humana Press Tokyo Subscribe now to the monthly Lars Müller Library Books E-Newsletter: Boston Lavoisier-Intercept Basel springer.com/librarybooks Physica Verlag Get all the content of this catalog in PDF, Excel, and HTML. Berlin Springer-Praxis Hong Kong The Royal Society of Chemistry Milan MARCH Springer Wien NewYork New Delhi Steinkopff Verlag 2009 Paris V2003 Vieweg