Please signup to get full access and unlock all Books categoriesThe Classical Groups: Their Invariants and Representations Pages:336 In this renowned volume, Hermann Weyl discusses the symmetric, full linear, orthogonal, and symplectic groups and determines their different invariants and representations. Using basic concepts from algebra, he examines the various properties of the groups. Analysis and topology [...]

Abelian Varieties with Complex Multiplication and Modular Functions Pages:304 Reciprocity laws of various kinds play a central role in number theory. In the easiest case, one obtains a transparent formulation by means of roots of unity, which are special values of exponential functions. A similar theory can be developed for special values of elliptic or elliptic [...]

Circuits and Systems Based on Delta Modulation: Linear, Nonlinear and Mixed Mode Processing Pages:195 This book is intended for students and professionals who are interested in the field of digital signal processing of delta-sigma modulated sequences. The overall focus is on the development of algorithms and circuits for linear, non-linear, and mixed mode processing of delta-sigma modulated [...]

Fire Hazards in Industry Pages:176 Significant loss to business occurs through fires in the workplace. Whether large or small, fire causes personal suffering, damage to plant, equipment and buildings, and loss of business. Fire legislation has changed over the past few years, especially with the introduction of European Directives. New regulations mean that employers have to carry out [...]

Bones, Stones and Molecules: "Out of Africa" and Human Origins Pages:400 Bones, Stones and Molecules provides some of the best evidence for resolving the debate between the two hypotheses of human origins. The debate between the 'Out of Africa' model and the 'Multiregional' hypothesis is examined through the functional and developmental processes associated with the evolution of [...]

Cold Hardiness in Plants: Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiology Pages:272 Based on papers from the 7th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar held in Japan in 2004, this book presents the latest research findings on plant freezing and chilling stress from major laboratories around the world. The chapters focus on various aspects of molecular genetics and the [...]

The Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Flowering Pages:384 Containing contributions from experts from the USA, Europe and New Zealand, this book provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms associated with flowering. The first edition was published in 1993 as "The Molecular Biology of Flowering". The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the major [...]

Parasitic Flatworms: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology and Physiology This book examines recent research into the molecular biology, genomics and transcriptomics of, and novel control strategies for, flatworm parasites. These include Cestodes (tapeworms) and Trematodes (flukes, schistosomes etc), which are the cause of a number of diseases of medical and veterinary importance. The book explores three main [...]

Searching for Water in the Universe Pages:193 In Searching for Water in the Solar System, Thérèse Encrenaz takes the reader on a journey through the Universe in search of water. She begins by introducing the most well-known of molecule H2O, its physical and chemical characteristics and its cosmic Formation and abundance. She examines the methods by which [...]

Manual of Pediatric Nutrition Pages:560 This comprehensive guide provides an overview of nutritional care for pediatric patients. From cover to cover, it discusses the proper nutrition for both healthy and ill children. Topics covered include: the development of feeding skills, nutritional assessment, sports nutrition, feeding guidelines, vitamin and mineral supplements, nutrition for specific disease states, and more. Key [...]

Mathematical Aspects of Classical and Celestial Mechanics Pages: This work describes the fundamental principles, problems, and methods of classical mechanics. The main attention is devoted to the mathematical side of the subject. The authors have endeavored to give an exposition stressing the working apparatus of classical mechanics. The book is significantly expanded compared to the previous edition. [...]

Chromatographic Analysis of the Environment Pages:1320 Chromatographic Analysis of the Environment is a detailed handbook on different chromatographic analysis techniques and chromatographic data for compounds found in air, water, soil, and sludge. The book focuses on the analysis of hazardous chemicals in the environment including volatile organic carbons (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and [...]

Basic Concepts in Digital Signal Processing for Seismologists Digital signal processing has become more and more an integral part of observational seismology. While it offers unprecedented power in extracting information from seismic signals, it comes at the price of having to learn a variety of new skills. Dealing with digital seismic data requires at least a [...]

Williams Textbook of Endocrinology Pages: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 10th Edition effectively bridges the gap between the basic science and clinical practice of endocrinology. It incorporates fresh perspectives from new authors on the clinical challenges faced by today's practitionersand offers sweeping updates throughout to reflect all of the latest knowledge in the field. With powerful search capabilities, as [...]

Multivariate Statistics: Exercises and Solutions Pages:384 The authors present tools and concepts of multivariate data analysis by means of exercises and their solutions. The first part is devoted to graphical techniques. The second part deals with multivariate random variables and presents the derivation of estimators and tests for various practical situations. The last part introduces a wide [...]