Defects generate a great economic problem for suppliers who are faced with increased duties. Customers expect increased efficiency and dependability of technical product of - also growing - complexity. The authors give an introduction to a theory of dependability for engineers. The book may serve as[...]

In response to the economic impact of the service sector, services science must be established as an academic discipline. This book includes detailed articles and short statements written by academics and experts on services research, service-oriented education, and service-related collaborations. A[...]

Rudernde Hunde und ein tanzender Hund, der Oblomow heißt; ein Beo, der die Beatles liebt; ein körnergefüttertes Huhn für fünf Mark; eine Hotelkatze und ein Igel, der sich ein Ei wünscht; nicht zu vergessen die verliebten Herren Löhlein und Hürzeler - die Tiere und Menschen, die in diesem Buc[...]

A comprehensive treatment of all aspects of waste disposal and management illustrated by numerous practical examples. This English version includes a comparison of regulations in the USA, Canada and Japan, US environmental legislation (both Federal and State) as well as a number of case studies, suc[...]

In this book a team of leading experts come together to provide a comprehensive overview of modern imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, with detailed sections on both gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging. Each chapter has an identical structure and focuses on a particular organ or organ system, [...]

This monograph, written from a numerical analysis perspective, aims to provide a comprehensive treatment of both the mathematical framework and the numerical methods for flexible multibody dynamics. Not only is this field permanently and rapidly growing, with various applications in aerospace engine[...]

Dieses Lehr- und Ubungsbuch umfasst die Grundlagen des konstruktiven Leichtbaus im Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau. Dabei wurde besonderer Wert auf eine praxisorientierte Darstellung gelegt. Es fuhrt methodisch in die Arbeitstechniken und konstruktiven Fragestellungen ein. Ziel des Buches ist es, besonde[...]

Palliative care provides comprehensive support for severely affected patients with any life-limiting or life-threatening diagnosis. To do this effectively, it requires a disease-specific approach as the patients' needs and clinical context will vary depending on the underlying diagnosis. Experts in [...]