Corneal topography has become essentially a pattern recognition trade, best learned by viewing multiple images of representative patterns. In spite of this, currently available topography books focus only on the technology behind topography, or a particular application of topography, as opposed to p[...]
"Imperial Mausoleums and Tombs" takes up the art, form, and layout of Chinese imperial mausoleums and tombs, a key element of the Chinese architectural tradition. As Chinese society became more advanced, the Chinese burial tradition grew in complexity. From simple graves to the construction of magni[...]
"Vernacular Dwellings" traces the evolution of dwellings throughout ancient China, from the earliest cave dwellings occupied by nomadic tribes, to the traditional vernacular dwellings of the first pastoral communities. Examples of many different types of housing survive- a testament to the ethnic di[...]
This title presents a landmark debate on the occupation of Tibet and the movement for independence. This unprecedented dialogue between a dissenting Chinese intellectual and Tibet's outstanding national historian breaks taboos on both sides of the decades-long conflict. Wang Lixiong and Tsering Shak[...]
Traditionally shrouded in mystery and taught only to the closest students, the secrets of Taijiquan push-hands and fighting technique from the Chen style are revealed in this book. Master Wang Fengming, an eleventh generation practitioner of Chen-style Taijiquan, provides detailed information about [...]
Kinesiska för nybörjare ger en introduktion till det kinesiska språket. Boken riktar sig till studerande på gymnasienivå eller i annan vuxenundervisning.
Kinesiska språket är ett teckenspråk. Tecknen är uppbyggda av enkla streck som skrivs på ett visst sätt och i en viss ordnin[...]
This book is the first of its kind to treat high-frequency trading and technical analysis as accurate sciences. The authors reveal how to build trading algorithms of high-frequency trading and obtain stable statistical arbitrage from the financial market in detail. The authors' arguments are based o[...]
This is a handbook that provides practical and updated material on air conditioning and refrigeration systems, produced by an author with over 50 years experience as a practicing engineer under his belt. Whether you're an HVAC or mechanical engineer, technician, or student, providing an effective co[...]
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING A GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN This detailed resource provides a stage-by-stage production methodology within the life cycle of a product to ensure environmental compliance and economic goals. After covering basic concepts and background, Green Supply Chain Management: Produc[...]
In western society it is taken for granted that tourism is a necessary element of contemporary lifestyle, but while many people recognize its importance, they are usually more concerned with its contribution to the economy than with its social, cultural, and political significance. As a social actio[...]
IJCNN is the flagship conference of the INNS, as well as the IEEE Neural Networks Society. It
has arguably been the preeminent conference in the field, even as neural network conferences
have proliferated and specialized. As the number of conferences has grown, its strongest
competition has[...]
Gives the reader an understanding of stress wave behaviour while taking into account the constitutive equations of elastic-plastic solids. This work helps engineers understand the effects and behavior of stress waves in various materials. It aids in the process of engineering design, testing, and ev[...]
The Immunology Guidebook provides an easily accessible text-reference to the more
up-to-date and difficult concepts in the complex science of immunology. It aims to demystify basic concepts and specialised molecular and cellular interactions. Its 18 chapters offer a logical and sequential presen[...]
An in-depth look at real analysis and its applications, including an introduction to wavelet
analysis, a popular topic in "applied real analysis." This text makes a very natural connection between the classic pure analysis and the applied topics, including measure theory, Lebesgue Integral,
h[...]
"Oil Spill Environmental Forensics" provides a complete view of the various forensic techniques used to identify the source of an oil spill into the environment. The forensic procedures described within represent various methods from scientists throughout the world. The authors explore which analyti[...]
This book is a comprehensive guide to new DFT methods that will show the readers how to design a testable and quality product, drive down test cost, improve product quality and yield, and speed up time-to-market and time-to-volume.
- Most up-to-date coverage of design for testability.
- Cove[...]
Is your memory hierarchy stopping your microprocessor from performing at the high level it should be? This book shows you how to resolve this problem. It helps you tackle the optimization problems that result from the side-effects that can appear at any point in the entire hierarchy.[...]
This volume of Current Topics in Membranes focuses on Adrenergic Receptor Biology, beginning with a review of past successes and historical perspectives then further discussing current general trends in adrenic receptor studies in various contexts. This publication also includes discussions of the r[...]