crc press feb 2016 (23 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work explores coastal zones in the vicinity of tidal inlets, which are commonly utilized for navigation, sand mining, waterfront developments and fishing and recreation, are under particularly high population pressure and will only be exacerbated by foreshadowed climate change (CC). Although few recent studies have investigated CC impacts on very large tidal inlet systems, the nature and magnitude of CC impacts on the more commonly found small tidal inlets (STIs) remains practically un-investigated to date. The combination of pre-dominant occurrence in developing countries, socio-economic relevance and low community resilience, general lack of data, and high sensitivity to seasonal forcing makes STIs potentially very vulnerable to CC impacts.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rip currents are among the most dangerous coastal hazards for the bathing public, and contribute to the highest portion of beach rescues all over the world. In order to help life guards in planning and preparing rescue resources so that casualties can be minimized, information about where and when rip currents may occur is needed. This can be provided by a predictive tool which combines meteorological forecasts, hydrodynamic models and remote-sensed observations. In this thesis, a methodology which can provide rip current forecasts for swimmer safety is developed and tested for Egmond aan Zee beach in the Netherlands. The approach uses the numerical model system CoSMoS, combined with daily estimates of nearshore-scale bathymetry obtained from a system called cBathy, which infers depths by estimating wave celerities from video imaging. Furthermore, in order to gain more knowledge on occurrences of rips at Egmond beach, a numerical study on the kinematics of rip currents and the safety implications for swimmers is presented as well. Coupling the video bathymetry estimates with CoSMoS in forecast mode shows that dangerous rips were correctly predicted. This thesis demonstrates the potential application of the proposed system for providing rip current forecasts at Egmond aan Zee.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since the 1980s a major change took place in public policies for water resources management. The role of governments shifted under this reform process from an emphasis on investment in the development, operation and maintenance of water infrastructure to a focus on managing water resources systems by stipulating general frameworks and defining key principles for water allocation. This interdisciplinary research examines how this water reform process unfolds within four African waterscapes that are historically constituted by natural and social processes. The study analyzes the interplay between public policies designed and implemented by government agencies and the institutions that govern access to and control over water resources among groups of agricultural water users. The findings of this research show that the water reform policies have led to similar outcomes in dissimilar contexts and that water policy only to a limited extent leads to progressive institutional change concerning agricultural water use, especially in this neoliberal era. Moreover, this research shows that excluding targeted investments in the development of hydraulic infrastructure for historically disadvantaged groups has narrowed the options of the governments to redress the colonial legacy and the capacity of small-scale farmers to move their livelihood beyond subsistence.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR) process is a biological process for efficient phosphate removal from wastewaters through intracellular storage of polyphosphate by Phosphate-Accumulating Organisms (PAO) and subsequent removal through wastage of excess sludge. Although many studies have demonstrated the existence of different PAO clades, the functional differences among these clades and potential implications for the process performance remained unclear. Furthermore, the salinity effects on the EBPR process had not been properly investigated, which is necessary to assess its applicability for the treatment of saline wastewaters.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Constructed Wetlands (CWs) are among the few natural treatment systems that can guarantee an efficient wastewater treatment and an appealing green space at the same time. However, they require large areas for their construction, which is not available in many cases.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Guide to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (2.0) presents a comprehensive discussion of the NICE framework, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It discusses in detail the relationship between the NICE framework and the NIST's cybersecurity framework (CSF), showing how the NICE model specifies what the particular specialty area of the workforce should be doing in order to ensure that the CSF's identification, protection, defense, response, or recovery functions are being carried out properly.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book emphasizes system analysis and signal processing in acoustical sensing and imaging. It focuses on the resolution analysis in the physical modeling of the systems, addresses the key elements of signal processing, formulates the image reconstruction algorithms based on the concept of coherent backward propagation, explains how to improve system performance, and presents several applications as examples of various operating modalities. It illustrates the design and development of high-performance sensing and imaging systems, as well as the technical and educational significance of the field.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is a basic reference guide on the anatomy of the visual pathway, the layout/topography of the nerve fibers throughout the visual pathway, typical lesions affecting each part of the visual pathway, the visual field defects to be expected at each level, and the associated signs and symptoms (ocular and general) at each level of the visual pathway. It includes examples of visual field results enhanced by illustrative photographs and brain scans as appropriate to each part of the visual pathway and pathology. Also included are sections on differential diagnosis and artefacts of testing.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Starting with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, Oil Spill Impacts: Taxonomic and Ontological Approaches chronicles a timeline of events that focus on the impact of oil spills and provides an understanding of these incidents using a number of approaches. The book includes an interdisciplinary oil spill taxonomy, an oil spill topic map, and highlights information-organization tools, such as indexes, taxonomies, and topic maps that can be used to connect information resources with concepts of interest.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Drawing on the work of internationally acclaimed experts in the field, this second volume in a three-volume set presents classical and modern statistical tools used in item response theory (IRT).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you are responsible for oak management, this book is for you. It is the definitive practical guide for anyone interested in stewardship of eastern oak forests. Organized into three sections, the first section helps you establish a solid understanding of eastern oak ecosystems. The second section gives practical understanding of how management can be implemented in eastern oak forests. The third and final section helps clarify your objectives and chart a course to bring about the desired outcomes for the forests you are managing.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book focuses on using genetic resources to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve crop production. It emphasizes recent advances in mathematics and omics technologies while addressing issues related to the adaptation of crops to changing and fluctuating climatic conditions. With contributions from leading scientists and practitioners, it presents a broad view of the interplay of biodiversity in agriculture, discusses answers to some of the latest problems, and highlights ways to provide useful information to those who are working to address the effects of global warming and climate change.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is a compendium of data, analytical results, and synthesis generated among expert wildlife biologists, conservation biologists, and ornithologists regarding the Lesser Prairie-Chicken. It thoroughly reviews the life history, genetics, and ecology of the species and gives a detailed analysis of the issues and risks relative to conservation as well as an overview of potential conservation tools. It provides a definitive reference for conservation researchers, managers, and policy makers as well as those with interests in environmental science, avian biology, game bird management, or Great Plains ecology.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book combines fundamental information about aphids with chapters addressing state-of-the-art research in topics such as aphid-related phylogeny, genome biology, epigenetics and chemical ecology. The chapters have been compiled by experts in the field to provide a valuable and accessible source of information.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book discusses the current status of cellular therapy for neurological disorders. The primary areas of focus include traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury. The book explores cell therapy approaches to these and other conditions, while discussing current advances and a literature review in the context of a field that is moving rapidly. It presents a translational focus, addressing barriers and opportunities to moving forward. The mechanisms of injury are explored, as well as how these mechanisms influence the type of cell therapy used, the route of delivery, and dosing regimen.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The placenta is a source of non-embryonic (i.e. not from the embryo or fetus) stem cells that can be used for research and potentially for a variety of therapies. Stem cells can be harvested following birth, thus avoiding some of the ethical/moral concerns. This book is devoted to the therapeutic and research potential uses for stem cells. It also provides a review of the development, structure, and function of the placenta.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book explores the role of various surface phenomena in the structural and mechanical behaviour of amorphous and semicrystalline polymers, providing a useful framework for the development of new and innovative polymer-based materials. The text discusses the healing of interfacial surfaces, investigates strain softening and the phenomena taking place upon deformation of polymers in active liquid media, covers the Rehbinder effect, describes the properties of polymers in environmental or solvent crazing, details the applied aspects of surface phenomena in polymers and polymer systems, and more.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Volume one of this book series, Nanoplatforms in Drug Delivery, established the basic aspects in the development of drug-loaded nanoplatforms, the so-called nanomedicines or nanodrugs, focusing on representative materials and strategies used in their formulation. Taking advantage of the advanced conceptualizations on nanomedicine engineering that were described in volume one, volume two, Nano-Engineering Strategies and Nanomedicines against Severe Diseases, analyzes in depth special features related to the formulation of nanoplatforms for oral, dental, topical and transdermal, pulmonary and nasal, ocular and otic, vaginal, and brain drug delivery and targeting.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The fourth edition of this book continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality. It emphasizes the practical application of knowledge, research findings and the value of observation over received wisdom. This new edition includes 200 new colour illustrations and all black and white drawings have been redrawn in full colour.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The International Conference on Energy, Environment and Materials Science (EEMS2015) was held in Guangzhou, China, from August 25 - 26, 2015. EEMS2015 provided a platform for academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results within the fields of energy science, energy technology, environmental science, environmental engineering, motivation, automation and electrical engineering, material science and engineering, the discovery or development of energy, and environment and materials science.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is based on a symposium held during the 248th American Chemical Society meeting that focused on use of the Fischer-Tropsch process in producing synthetic fuels. Its contents reflect the four dominant subjects of the meeting: catalyst preparation and activation, catalyst activity and reaction mechanisms, catalyst characterization and related reactions, and topics concerning commercializing the Fischer-Tropsch process. It covers recent developments related to renewable resources and green energy and provides a glimpse of the commercial potential of the Fischer-Tropsch process in synthetic fuel production.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The publications game can seem tricky: knowing where to start, how to plan and draft a paper, who to pitch it to and how to present it can appear difficult enough. With the advent of e-publishing and ever-tougher regulatory frameworks surrounding research, the picture can seem even more intimidating. In this classic guide, Tim Albert demystifies the process of getting research published in his characteristically clear and engaging style. From the initial brief to final manuscript and beyond, all is explained in jargon-free, no-nonsense and encouraging terms, providing indispensable guidance to clinicians, scientists and academics in giving their research the platform it deserves. 158 pp. Englisch.