This book contains two volumes of the latest developments in diffusional and displacive phase transformations in materials. It also delves into the emerging areas of phase transformations research, such as transformations in nano- and constrained-systems as well as computer modeling of phase transfo[...]

Contains 21 lab exercises, most of which can be completed within two hours and require minimal input from the instructor. Taking a consistent approach to the exercises, this title provides a presentation, coverage, and visual support to enable students to apply concepts from the Human Biology course[...]

What effect does creativity have on individuals, groups and societies, and on the fundamental values on which they base their actions and institutions? What constitutes good and evil, right and wrong, and how does creativity disrupt these beliefs? The Ethics of Creativity brings together an impressi[...]

Acclaimed illustrator Robert Ingpen takes readers on a magical, unforgettable trip to Neverland in this sumptuous edition of the classic story, complete with a foreword by the great-great grand nephew of J.M. Barrie himself.
Like Peter Pan himself, Barrie's timeless tale never grows old, although[...]

Iceland has never been so hot. Let "The Rough Guide to Iceland" show you the very best this unspoilt country has to offer: from the party capital, Reykjavik, with its white nights and northern lights, to the vast glaciers of the uninhabited interior. Come eye to eye with the giants of the sea on a w[...]

Part of "David J. Magee's Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Series", "Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation" provides expert insight and clear rehabilitation guidelines to help you manage injuries and special medical needs unique to athletic clients. Contributions from leading phy[...]

Examines the range of challenges in general obstetrics, medical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, fetal disease, and management of labor and delivery. This title presents an evidence-based approach to the available management options, equipping you with the appropriate strategy for eac[...]

With the recent proliferation of service-oriented architectures (SOA), cloud computing technologies, and distributed-interconnected systems, distributed fusion is taking on a larger role in a variety of applications-from environmental monitoring and crisis management to intelligent buildings and def[...]