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From Pasteur to Post-Genomic Era: Key Milestones and Methods in Bacteriology brings experts together to highlight the importance of microbiology-discipline based teaching with its unique skills based approaches. The book discusses how microscope microbiology has received significant attention since microorganisms played a significant role in the advancement, as well as destruction of, mankind during incidences such as the black death. With the discovery of penicillin from a fungal culture, the beneficial role of microorganisms has been a major catalyst in the progress of biological sciences. Interestingly, there are fundamental aspects of microbiology that did not change since revelations of their identity dating back to the Pasteur era. This book details the progress made and milestones that have been set in the science. Emphasizes traditional and discipline-based teaching with a focus on microbiologyCombines pedagogy and the challenges faced in the post-genomic eraProvides examples from various parts of the world, including from the Pasteur Institute

Optics of the Moon presents methods for interpreting optics of surfaces on the Moon with complicated structures. For example, the book illustrates how phase-ratio techniques can lead to the detection of surface structure anomalies, describes polarimetric studies of the lunar surface and their use, and addresses many other questions relating to the regolith-like surfaces of the Moon, such as why the Moon looks like a ball at a large phase angle and like a disk in full moon, why the lunar surface has slight color variations, and why at large phase angles its polarization degree closely correlates with albedo. Includes case studies, maps and color figures to illustrate concepts with specific application to the moonPresents theories alongside experimental and observational data to support and describe modern techniquesCommunicates new approaches and methods related to the optics of surfaces on the Moon with complicated structures

Cardio-Hepatology: Connections Between Hepatic and Cardiovascular Disease provides a direct relationship between the cardiac and hepatic pathologies providing the link between the heart and liver and showing how liver diseases predispose to impairment in heart functioning and vice versa. Considering the growing number of patients living (and living longer) with heart failure and/or congenital heart disease, it is important to know when and how to test for liver disease in this population, how to interpret abnormal test results, and what management is appropriate. Coverage includes what should be done for patients to limit, avoid, or postpone the impairment in the liver functioning induced by heart diseases and the impairment in the heart functioning induced by liver diseases, on the basis of scientific-exposed evidence and pathophysiology knowledge. This comprehensive, extended review of the medical literature is perfect for researchers interested in the connection between cardiology and hepatology as well as clinicians making therapeutic decisions for patients suffering from heart or liver chronic diseases.

Digital Agritechnology: Robotics and Systems for Agriculture and Livestock Production describes how systems acquire and use data in livestock production and agricultural systems, and how researchers can extract and aggregate efficiencies. The origins of digital agritechnology are decades old, with robotic milkers available for over 20 years and GPS-based tractor controls existing for nearly 30. However, only a few capabilities of these sensing and control systems are used. This book addresses the need to educate agriculturists on the full usage scale of these arable and livestock systems. Features how-to guides on extracting and analyzing data from digital systems Describes quality standards for data security and transmission Focuses on state-of-the-art systems in livestock production, along with arable and indoor agriculture

Environmental Assessment of Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies provides state-of-the-art coverage in both non-fossil energy conversion and storage techniques, as well as in their environmental assessment. This includes goal and scope, analysis boundaries, inventory and the impact assessment employed for the evaluation of these applications, as well as the environmental footprint of the technologies. The book compiles information currently available only in different sources concerning the environmental assessment of sustainable energy technologies, allowing for the comparative assessments of different technologies given specific boundary conditions, such as renewable potential and other specific features of discussed technologies. It offers readers a comprehensive overview of the entire energy supply chain, namely from production to storage, by allowing the consideration of different production and storage combinations, based on their environmental assessment. Provides an overview of the environmental assessment process of renewable energy conversion and storage technologies Includes state-of-the-art approaches and techniques for the comprehensive environmental assessment of individual sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies and their applications Features comparative assessments of different technologies

Essential Neuromodulation, Second Edition is a concise reference covering all of the basic principles of neuromodulation in a single affordable volume for neuroscientists, residents, fellows, bioengineers and basic clinical practitioners. This second edition expands on developments in the field since 2011, emphasizing essential observations from all of the important clinical phases involved in any neuromodulation: targeting, intraoperative assessment, programming, complications and complication avoidance. As neuromodulation remains an exciting and rapidly advancing field, this information is critical for neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, bioengineers and other proceduralists. Presents a comprehensive reference on the emerging field of neuromodulation that features chapters from leading physicians and researchers in the fieldProvides a cohesive presentation of neuromodulation technologies and interventionsContains 550 full-color pages that begin with an overview of the clinical phases involved in neuromodulation, the challenges facing therapies and intraoperative procedures, and innovative solutions for better patient careEmphasizes the fundamentals needed to embrace the neuromodulation field as a cohesive clinical entityExplores the use of electrical, chemical and mechanical interventions to heal and improve neurological deficitsCovers the promise of neurostimulation for chronic pain, epilepsy, Parkinson''s disease, and other disorders and diseasesFeatures developments in the field of neuromodulation since the first edition was published, including findings in lead, IPG and accessories

The Neuroscience of Autism provides a comprehensive accounting of autism spectrum disorders by integrating scientific findings from behavioral, cognitive and neurobiological research. The book begins by defining autism, identifying characteristics and prevalence, exploring its history, and then moving on to the cognitive and social bases of behavioral symptoms, the brain bases of behavioral and cognitive symptoms, and finally, intervention practices. It examines theoretical models such as weak central coherence, enhanced perceptual functioning, and the extreme male brain hypothesis. Finally, the book addresses the increased attention on the brain connectivity model of autism, looking at the synchronization of brain activity across different brain areas, the causal influence of a brain region on another, and white matter cable connections in the brain.

"Thermodynamic Tables to Accompany Modern Engineering Thermodynamics".

Global concern for energy security and environmental protection has put great emphasis on the search for alternative energy sources, particularly for the transport sector. Biofuels have emerged as a highly promising source of alternative energy. This title provides information on the status of biofuel production and related aspects.

Features scientific content written at a level comprehensible for wine professionals as well as advanced students. This title includes information on production and spoilage issues, the microbial groups relevant for wine production and microbial wine safety. It presents methods of studying the microbiology of wine.

Ethics courses are a vital component of forensic science degree programs. Case-based, and emphasizing practical ethical issues as opposed to ethics theory, this book provides a foundation in ethical dilemmas that can confront both students and professionals in the field. It provides case studies to illustrate issues in real life situations.

Provides the background and tools to create, manage, and execute all facets of an organization's business continuity program (BCP). This book guides the security leader through the development, implementation, and maintenance of a successful BCP.

Pio del Rio-Hortega, one of the pioneering neuroscientists and discoverer of microglia, has been recognized as one of the most important Spanish neurohistogists of the past century. This book establishes the concept of oligodendroglia and describes in great detail its structure, varieties, origin and pathology, providing a thorough review.

Guides the security professional through the corporate landscape. Having transitioned into the private sector from a long career in public service with the DEA, this book offers perspective on the differences in culture and priorities between the public and private sectors, and how those differences can affect efforts in organizational security.

Featuring aerospace examples and applications, this title presents the very probabilistic techniques for accurate and efficient dynamic system reliability analysis. It presents a focused discussion of methods particularly relevant to the reliability analysis of large aerospace systems under harmonic loads in the low frequency range.

Fluctuating parameters appear in a variety of physical systems and phenomena. This title provides an introduction to the topic. It deals with the general theory of statistical analysis of dynamic systems with fluctuating parameters described by differential and integral equations.

Presents a summary of negotiating and deal structuring that captures its dynamic process, showing readers how brokers, bankers, accountants, attorneys, tax experts, managers, investors, and others must work together and what happens when they don't.

Optical technology is essential to communications and medical technology. This book takes the reader through the world of optics detailing problems encountered, advanced subjects, and actual applications.

Presents the concepts, tools and applications of Process Integration. This book includes case studies and examples that illustrate how Process Integration is solving actual industrial problems. It provides generic techniques that are applicable to a variety of processing facilities. It gives the fundamental principles, and industrial applications.

Offers a collection of MatLab programs and exercises to accompany a third semester course in multivariable calculus. This book introduces numerical procedures such as numerical differentiation, numerical integration and Newton's method in several variables, to help students to tackle realistic problems. It shows how to use MatLab effectively.

Discusses the assessment and treatment of problem gambling and those affected by it. This book takes an integrative approach with a special focus on cultural concerns and clinical applications for women and minorities. It covers integration of spirituality in treatment.

The hybrid programming approach allows the use of previously developed textual programming solutions to be integrated into LabVIEW's environment, providing an easier method for building DSP systems. This book combines textual and graphical programming to form a hybrid programming approach, enabling an effective means of building DSP systems.

Presents a body of knowledge applicable to many aspects of industrial and manufacturing systems. This text provides a background in, and an introduction to, the relevant information technologies and shows how they are used to model and implement integrated IT systems. It introduces Data Modeling and Functional Architecture Design.

Covers various aspects of the biochemical abnormalities caused by various diseases and how they relate to the biochemical changes in the blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, joint fluids, other body fluids and in cells. This book provides the fundamental bases for understanding the biochemical changes which occur in disease processes.

Powerful computational methods and procedures for the numerical analysis of structural vibration, acoustical fields and acoustical interactions between fluids and structures have been developed. Aimed at students, this book presents the theoretical foundations of modern numerical analysis. It is applicable to challenges in industry and academia.

Describes and explains the design, fabrication, operating characteristics, and specific applications of the most popular and useful types of specialty optical fibers. This book covers biomedical and industrial sensor technology with emphasis on real world applications.

Offers 900 exercises ranging in difficulty from basic drills to advanced problem-solving exercises. This book includes exercises based on present engineering applications.