For both experienced psychologists and graduate students, this book moves quickly through the essentials of WISC-IV interpretation and onto an insightful analysis of the major cognitive domains assessed by WISC-IV. It is the intention of the editors to raise the standard of practice from a simplisti[...]
This revised paperback edition features a new prologue and updated citations. The book extends the theoretical approach of Black's classic "Behavior of Law" (Academic Press, 1976) to a dramatically larger universe: the handling of conflict across societies and history. It also introduces and illust[...]
Microbes catalyze chemical reactions in nature which control the chemistry of the environment. This work looks at these reactions and their effect on the aquatic environments from the perspective of the microbes involved. It includes introductory chapters on microbial systematics, principles of micr[...]
This book is concerned with two major industrial minerals: Lithium and Calcium Chloride. The geology of their deposits is first reviewed, along with discussions of most of the major deposits and theories of their origin. The commercial mining and processing plants are next described, followed by a r[...]
This book is a multidisciplinary volume that overviews the most recent literature covering the physiology, biomechanics, evolution, and ecology of tunas. It examines critical areas of molecular and organismal physiology, phylogeny, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Recently developed techniques for[...]
This will be the third edition of the highly successful "Text Information Retrieval Systems". The book's purpose is to teach people who will be searching or designing text retrieval systems how the systems work. For designers, it covers problems they will face and reviews currently available solutio[...]
"The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children: Fourth Edition" (WISC-IV) is one of the most often used measures to assess intelligence and cognitive functions in children, ages 6-16 years. The second edition of the "WISC-IV Clinical Assessment and Intervention" will include new information obtained [...]
Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. For example, the common red poppy is known as 'Blind Man' due to an old superstitious belief that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Many plant names derived from superstition, folk lore, or primal bel[...]
Offers a focused understanding of contemporary forest management issues through real life examples to engage students. This book explains the methodology for the development of quantitatively-derived forest management plans - from gathering information to the implementation of plans at the forest le[...]
Explains the real world of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. This work includes discussions of the valuation techniques and their strengths and weaknesses. It explains in detail cross-border transactions. It also covers tax and legal issues.[...]
Provides a 'macro' overview of mergers and acquisitions, business alliances, and corporate restructuring. This book concentrates on the processes and their players - investment bankers, business brokers, accountants, attorneys, tax experts, managers, investors, and others - and a dynamic series of a[...]
Presents a summary of negotiating and deal structuring that captures its dynamic process, showing readers how brokers, bankers, accountants, attorneys, tax experts, managers, investors, and others must work together and what happens when they don't.[...]
Presents a description of mergers & acquisitions, from negotiating and deal structuring to building business alliances and restructuring corporations. This title emphasizes the interactive natures of decisions about assets, payments, and appropriate legal structures. It bases conclusions on empirica[...]
Offers information on the research in agronomy. This title presents reviews on important agronomy issues.[...]
Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial.[...]
Two strengths distinguish this textbook from others. One is its presentation of subjects in the contexts where they occur. Students see different perspectives on subjects and learn how complex and dynamic the mergers and acquisitions environment is. The other is its use of current events. Of its 72 [...]
Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources presents a broad overview of the profession of forestry. The book details several key fields within forestry, including forest health, economics, policy, utilization, and forestry careers. Chapters deal specifically with forest products and harvesting, [...]
The first edition of "Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists" has been the primary resource for teaching modern geometric methods of shape analysis to biologists who have a stronger background in biology than in multivariate statistics and matrix algebra. These geometric methods are appealing to bio[...]
Miller and Childers have focused on creating a clear presentation of foundational concepts with specific applications to signal processing and communications, clearly the two areas of most interest to students and instructors in this course. It is aimed at graduate students as well as practicing eng[...]
Covers advanced research in agronomy. This title presents reviews on important agronomy issues.
Focuses on the advanced research in agronomy. This title presents reviews on important agronomy issues.[...]
The concepts behind diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) are often difficult to grasp, even for magnetic resonance physicists. To make matters worse, a vast number of even more complex higher-order methods have been proposed over the last few years to overcome the now well-known deficiencies of DTI. This [...]
What are the effects of aging on classical and operant conditioning? How does age affect memory capacity/transfer of learning skill acquisition? This work addresses these issues in a review of major research findings. It provides coverage of the effects of age on various aspects of learning and memo[...]
Minimize loss of revenue and the downtime of critical assets by avoiding foundation cracking, poor bonds, and initial alignment changes. The book takes you step by step through the grouting process. It offers clear directions that give you details on preparing the foundation and surface and selectin[...]
Provides a comprehensive treatment of pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. Illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, this book provides text and materials on bone pathology, which improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology.[...]