Statistical physics is a core component of most undergraduate (and some post-graduate) physics degree courses. It is primarily concerned with the behavior of matter in bulk-from boiling water to the superconductivity of metals. Ultimately, it seeks to uncover the laws governing random processes, suc[...]
The second edition of this comprehensive book on the 68HC11 microcontroller from Motorola uses both the assembly language (for better hardware control and execution time) and the C language (for faster projection completion) to instruct readers in the basics of interface programming.[...]
This complete translation of the original collection of sermons, dialogues, and anecdotes of Huang Po, the illustrious Chinese master of the Tang Dynasty, allows the Western reader to gain an understanding of Zen from the original source, one of the key works in its teachings; it also offers deep an[...]
In Huang Po and the Dimensions of Love, poet Wally Swist blends themes of love and epiphany to lead readers into a more conscious interaction with the world around them. These ethereal poems call upon a spirituality unfettered to any specific religion, yet universal and potent in its scope, offering[...]
"Bawdy and frequently hilarious . . . a surprisingly sophisticated memoir about race and assimilation in America . . . as much James Baldwin and Jay-Z as Amy Tan . . . rowdy and] vital . . . It's a book about fitting in by not fitting in at all."--Dwight Garner, "The""New York Times"
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This land-mark text is the first to be devoted to the methodology, principles and practice of evidence-based practice in orthodontics. It will serve as a reference for those wishing to understand the principles of evidence-based practice including the foundation for clinical study design, epidemiolo[...]
"Introduction to Cell Mechanics and Mechanobiology teaches advanced undergraduate students a quantitative understanding of the way cells detect, modify, and respond to the physical properties within the cell environment. Coverage includes the mechanics of single molecule polymers, polymer networks, [...]
The Handbook of Service Marketing Research brings together an all-star team of leading researchers in service marketing to explore many of the hottest topics in service marketing today. Cutting-edge topics include: customer relationships and loyalty, customer-centered metrics, managing customer con[...]
For over 2500 years the words of the Tao Te Ching the primary scripture of Laoism and Taoism have been regarded as among the greatest treasures of the world. Lao-Tzu whose name means the ancient child wrote these brief but essential verses that have both confounded and conferred blessings on humanki[...]
The first book to cover the complete Taoist teachings on form, structure, and symbol in the I Ching.
- Provides many new patterns and diagrams for visualizing the layout of the 64 hexagrams.
- Includes advanced teachings on the hosts of the hexagrams, the mutual hexagrams, an[...]
Dr Tien-Sheng Hsu is a highly respected medical doctor and psychiatrist in Taiwan. He is the founder of a Holistic Clinic in Taipei which treats cancer, other physical illnesses and mental illness based on the idea that all illness is a reflection of inner problems which disrupt the powerful immune [...]
Zaya tells the story of secret agent in the distant future who left her post to seek a normal life as an artist and mother. When a biomechanical threat destroys an orbiting colony station and former fellow agents start dying, she is called back into the field to find and stop the danger. Her investi[...]
Providing a comprehensive, pedagogical introduction to scattering amplitudes in gauge theory and gravity, this book is ideal for graduate students and researchers. It offers a smooth transition from basic knowledge of quantum field theory to the frontier of modern research. Building on basic quantum[...]
Every trainee in anaesthesia requires a thorough understanding of basic physiology and its application to clinical practice. This comprehensively illustrated textbook bridges the gap between medical school and reference scientific texts. It covers the physiology requirements of the Primary FRCA exam[...]
The aim of this book is to present the modern design principles and analysis of lens antennas. It gives graduates and RF/Microwave professionals the design insights needed to make full use of lens antennas. Because this topic has not been thoroughly publicized, its importance is underestimated.[...]
Providing a comprehensive introduction to stem cells with an emphasis on their role in craniofacial development, Stem Cells, Craniofacial Development and Regeneration details aspects of developmental biology with tissue engineering and regenerative medicine concepts.[...]
This book describes basic lubrication problems and specific engineering applications. It focuses on the Reynolds equation, illustrating solutions with different conditions and discrete forms, such as dynamic bearing or grease lubrication.[...]