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O. M. Abdel-Salam, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt (Ed)

Capsaicin as a Therapeutic MoleculeDue March 2014Contributed volume

2014. VII, 416 p. 37 illus., 25 in color. (Progress in Drug Research, 68) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-0348-0827-9

G. Anderluh, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia; R. Gilbert, University of Oxford Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, UK (Eds)

MAPCF/CDC Proteins - Agents of Defence, Attack and InvasionThis book focusses on evolutionary, structural and functional aspects of pore-forming proteins, bringing together prominent researchers in the fields of structural biology and cellular and bio-physical techniques. The focus is on the MACPF/CDC protein super family that was originally discovered because of unexpected structural similarity between a domain present in bacte-rial cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDC) and proteins of the membrane attack complex/perfo-rin (MACPF) family. Members of the MACPF/CDC super family are crucial for many biological processes, being efficient agents of development, defence, attack and invasion of cells and tissues. However, their best-known role is in bacterial pathogenesis and the proper functioning of the vertebrate immune system, via formation of trans-membrane pores in target cell membranes.

Due May 2014Monograph

2014. XII, 400 p. 55 illus., 49 in color. (Subcellular Biochemistry, Volume 80) Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-94-017-8880-9

Artemiadis, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA (Ed)

Neuro-roboticsFrom brain machine interfaces to rehabilitation robotics

Neuro-robotics is one of the most multidisci-plinary fields of the last decades, fusing informa-tion and knowledge from neuroscience, engineer-ing and computer science. This book focuses on the results from the strategic alliance between Neuroscience and Robotics that help the scientific community to better understand the brain as well as design robotic devices and algorithms for interfacing humans and robots. The first part of the book introduces the idea of neuro-robotics, by presenting state-of-the-art bio-inspired devices. The second part of the book focuses on human-machine interfaces for performance augmentation, which can seen as augmentation of abilities of healthy subjects or assistance in case of the mobil-ity impaired. The third part of the book focuses on the inverse problem, i.e.

Due May 2014Contributed volume

2014. Approx. 450 p. 150 illus., 50 in color. (Trends in Augmentation of Human Performance, Volume 2) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-94-017-8931-8

S. Babashah, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (Ed)

MicroRNAs: Key Regulators of OncogenesisAberrant expression and function of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cancer have added a new layer of complexity to the understanding of development and progression of the disease state. It has been demonstrated that miRNAs have a crucial func-tion in oncogenesis by regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis as oncogenes or tumor suppressors. The expression signatures of miRNAs provide exciting opportunities in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of cancer. Since miRNAs can function as either oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes in oncogenesis, the potential of using these small RNAs as therapeutic targets opens up new oppor-tunities for cancer therapy by either inhibiting or augmenting their activity.

Due March 2014Contributed volume

2014. XXVI, 433 p. 26 illus., 21 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-319-03724-0

D. J. Baker, SAMU de Paris, Paris, France

Toxic TraumaA Basic Clinical Guide

Adopting an approach that parallels conventional trauma management teaching systems such as ATLS, this text goes well beyond existing texts to offer a holistic guide to treating patients exposed to industrial toxins and chemical warfare agents.

Due April 2014Professional book

2014. I, 417 p. 31 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover7 $69.99ISBN 978-1-4471-5597-3

C. Bonifer, P. Cockerill, University of Birmingham Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK (Eds)

Transcriptional and Epigenetic Mechanisms Regulating Normal and Aberrant Blood Cell DevelopmentDuring vertebrate hematopoiesis many special-ized cell types are formed with vastly different functions such as B cells, T cells, granulocytes, macrophages, erythrocytes and megakaryocytes.


2014. XI, 416 p. 49 illus. in color. (Epigenetics and Human Health) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-642-45197-3

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F. Bruschi, University di Pisa, Pisa, Italy (Ed)

Helminth Infections and their Impact on Global Public HealthHelminths are long-lived multicellular organisms that have co-evolved with humans over many thousands of years. They are responsible for infec-tions which affect around one third of the human population, at global level.

Due April 2014Contributed volume

2014. XII, 500 p. 43 illus., 31 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1781-1

B. Burtness, E. Golemis, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Eds)

Molecular Determinants of Head and Neck CancerThis book will benefit researchers interested in better understanding the biology of squamous cell cancers of the head and neck (SCCHN), with the goals of designing therapies, identifying risk factors and investigating the molecular basis of the disease.


2014. IX, 362 p. 44 illus., 40 in color. (Current Cancer Research) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8814-9

D. Capco, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; Y. Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds)

NanomaterialImpacts on Cell Biology and Medicine

The rapidly developing field of nanomaterials has expanded in many commercial areas.


2014. XV, 300 p. 69 illus., 41 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 811) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-017-8738-3

V. I. Chizhik, Y. S. Chernyshev, A. V. Donets, V. V. Frolov, A. V. Komolkin, M. G. Shelyapina, Saint-Petersburg State University, Peterhof, Russia

Magnetic Resonance and Its ApplicationsThe book is devoted to the description of the fundamentals in the area of magnetic resonance. The book covers two domains: radiospectroscopy and quantum radioelectronics. Radiospectroscopy comprises nuclear magnetic resonance , electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear quadrupolar resonance, and some other phenomena.

Due April 2014Monograph

2014. XVII, 783 p. 234 illus. Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-3-319-05298-4

R. Cingolani, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy (Ed)

Bioinspired Approaches for Human-Centric TechnologiesThe present book discusses topics related to research and development of materials and devices at nanoscale size and their respective application in medicine and biomedicine. The individual chapters give a detailed state of the art overview to the distinct topic.


2014. X, 214 p. 113 illus., 97 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-319-04923-6

G. N. Cohen, Institut de Génomique (Génoscope) du Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, Evry, France, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris, France, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France

Microbial BiochemistryMicrobial Biochemistry describes biosynthetic pathways of microorganisme and their regulation by repression. Written in a three-part structure, the text explores the principles of bacterial growth, the biosynthesis of cell building blocks, and the study of protien-DNA interactions.


3rd ed. 2014. XXXV, 415 p. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-017-8907-3












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D. Derdikman, Technion- Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; J. J. Knierim, John Hopkins University The Zanvyl Krieger Mind/Brain Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA (Eds)

Space,Time and Memory in the Hippocampal Formation


2014. VIII, 572 p. 80 illus., 65 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1291-5

J.-J. Feige, iRTSV/BCI, Grenoble cedex 9, France; G. Pagès, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France; F. Soncin, Institut de Biologie de Lille, Lille, France (Eds)

Molecular Mechanisms of AngiogenesisFrom Ontogenesis to Oncogenesis

Due May 2014Professional book

2014. XX, 491 p. 62 illus., 57 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-2-8178-0465-1

P. B. Foley, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Encephalitis LethargicaThe Mind and Brain Virus

This book explores the history, influence on cul-ture and clinical details of the condition popularly known as ‘sleeping sickness,’ which swept the world in the decade following the First World War, before disappearing without its cause being discovered.


2014. XVIII, 1329 p. 31 illus., 3 in color. Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0383-2

K. A. Foster, Syntaxin Ltd., Abingdon, UK (Ed)

Clinical Applications of Botulinum NeurotoxinCurrently, there are tremendous advances being made in understanding the basic science of both the structure and function of botulinum neurotox-ins. This knowledge is opening up opportunities in regard to both therapeutic uses and treatment and protection options for civil and bio-defense applications. This volume fully evaluates the status of neurotoxin research and exploitation.

Due February 2014Contributed volume

2014. XI, 196 p. 12 illus., 8 in color. (Current Topics in Neurotoxicity, Volume 5) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0260-6

K. A. Foster, Syntaxin Ltd., Abingdon, UK (Ed)

Molecular Aspects of Botulinum NeurotoxinCurrently, there are tremendous advances being made in understanding the basic science of both the structure and function of botulinum neurotox-ins. This knowledge is opening up opportunities in regard to both therapeutic uses and treatment and protection options for civil and bio-defense applications.


2014. XII, 345 p. 40 illus., 33 in color. (Current Topics in Neurotoxicity, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9453-9

T. Furukawa, Osaka University, Suita, Japan; J. B. Hurley, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; S. Kawamura, Osaka University, Suita, Japan (Eds)

Vertebrate PhotoreceptorsFunctional Molecular Bases

This book provides a series of comprehensive views on various important aspects of vertebrate photoreceptors. The vertebrate retina is a tissue that provides unique experimental advantages to neuroscientists. Photoreceptor neurons are abundant in this tissue and they are readily iden-tifiable and easily isolated. These features make them an outstanding model for studying neuronal mechanisms of signal transduction, adaptation, synaptic transmission, development, differentia-tion, diseases and regeneration. Thanks to recent advances in genetic analysis, it also is possible to link biochemical and physiological investigations to understand the molecular mechanisms of ver-tebrate photoreceptors within a functioning retina in a living animal. Photoreceptors are the most deeply studied sensory receptor cells, but readers will find that many important questions remain.


2014. XV, 430 p. 65 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-4-431-54879-9













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M. Giese, Institute for Molecular Vaccines, Heidelberg, Germany (Ed)

Molecular VaccinesFrom Prophylaxis to Therapy

Part of a two-volume set, this title offers detailed insight into all aspects of molecular vaccine devel-opment and application. It illustrates the complete process of vaccine development from bench to preclinical and clinical studies and launch to the market.


2014. 750 p. 800 illus., 200 in color. (2-volume-set)7 $279.00ISBN 978-3-319-01142-4

K. M. Gilbert, S. J. Blossom, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA (Eds)

Trichloroethylene: Toxicity and Health RisksA comprehensive overview of the effects of trichloroethylene toxicity caused by real-life exposure levels highlighting how exposure to trichloroethylene may contribute to the etiology of several idiopathic human diseases.

AvailableContributed volume

2014. X, 245 p. 23 illus., 13 in color. (Molecular and Integrative Toxicology) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4471-6310-7

E. Grande, Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain; L. Antón-Aparicio, A Coruña University Hospital Complex, A Coruña, Spain (Eds)

Stem Cells in Cancer: Should We Believe or Not?This volume explores the latest developments in a novel area of molecular biology and a hot topic in the field of oncology: cancer stem cells.


2014. CCCXXV, 12 p. 23 illus., 19 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-017-8753-6

J. Haller, Institute of Experimental Medicine, Budapest, Hungary

Neurobiological Bases of Abnormal Aggression and Violent Behaviour


2014. IX, 220 p. 29 illus., 16 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1267-0

M. Hayat, Kean University, Room 213, Library Building, Union, NJ, USA (Ed)

Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells, Volume 12Therapeutic Applications in Disease and Injury


2014. XLII, 256 p. 32 illus., 28 in color. (Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells, Volume 12) Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-94-017-8031-5

P. Hellman, MD, Ph.D, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden (Ed)

Primary AldosteronismMolecular Genetics, Endocrinology, and Translational Medicine

Primary Aldosteronism (PA) is a disease caused by the overproduction of aldosterone hormone from the adrenal glands. PA causes hypertension and the majority with this disease are undiagnosed for PA. There are new insights into this matter by us-ing biochemistry as well as advanced radiology.















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J. Hescheler, University of Cologne, , Germany; E. Hofer, Medical University of Vienna, , Austria (Eds)

Adult and Pluripotent Stem CellsPotential for Regenerative Medicine of the Cardiovascular System

There is hardly an area of research developing so quickly and raising so many promises as stem cell research.



E. S. Kleinerman, M.D Anderson Cancer Center Division of Pediatrics, Houston, TX, USA (Ed)

Current Advances in OsteosarcomaCurrent Advances in Osteosarcoma edited by Dr. Eugenie S. Kleinerman summarizes molecular and genetic characteristics, new therapeutic ideas, and biological characteristics that have been uncovered in the past 10 years. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive malignant neoplasm and it is also the most com-mon histological form of bone cancer. It accounts for approximately 56% of new bone tumors, mak-ing it the most primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. The lungs are the most common site of metastases and once osteosarcoma spreads to the lungs, it is very difficult to treat. To improve the outcome of this disease, the biology of osteosarcoma needs to be better understood.


2014. IV, 388 p. 65 illus., 54 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 804) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-319-04842-0

E. Kulchavenya, Novosibirsk Research TB Institute, Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia; D. Kholtobin, Novosibirsk TB Research Institute, Novosibirsk, Russia

Urogenital Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, TherapyThis book approaches the classification, pathogen-esis, diagnostic, therapy and surgery for kidney tuberculosis as well as male genital tuberculosis.

Due March 2014Monograph

2014. XIV, 133 p. 39 illus., 32 in color. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-04836-9

E. Lammert, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany; M. Zeeb, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, Biberach, Germany (Eds)

Metabolism of Human DiseasesOrgan Physiology and Pathophysiology

This book examines the metabolism of the key molecules of life and how a defective metabo-lism of these molecules leads to common human diseases.


2014. XXIV, 445 p. 108 illus., 21 in color. Softcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0714-0

P. S. Leung, School of Biomedical Sciences, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China (Ed)

The Gastrointestinal SystemGastrointestinal, Nutritional and Hepatobiliary Physiology

This book presents basic concepts and principles of gastrointestinal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary and nutritional physiology and more importantly, conveys an understanding of how to apply this fundamental knowledge to abnormal GI physiol-ogy in clinical practice.

Due April 2014Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

2014. III, 342 p. 161 illus., 109 in color. Hardcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-94-017-8770-3

D. Malagoli, E. Ottaviani, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy (Eds)

Eco-immunologyEvolutive Aspects and Future Perspectives

This book represents a cutting-edge contribution giving an all-around perspective of eco-immunol-ogy today.














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N. Maulik, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA; T. Karagiannis, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds)

Molecular mechanisms and physiology of diseaseImplications for Epigenetics and Health

In a simplified form, epigenetics refers to heri-table changes in phenotype that are not due to changes in the underlying DNA sequence. In this book, epigenetic mechanisms of regulation and dysregulation in health and disease are explored in great depth. Detailed chapters on epigenetic processes including DNA methylation and chro-matin post-translational modifications including potential interventions with DNA methyltransfer-ase inhibitors and histone deacetylase inhibitors are explored in initial chapters. These provide a detailed overview and important background to the entire field. The book is then focussed on epi-genetic mechanisms involved in various diseases including anti-inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.


2014. Approx. 620 p. 45 illus., 33 in color. Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0705-2

M. A. McDowell, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA; S. Rafati, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran (Eds)

Neglected Tropical Diseases - Middle East and North AfricaThis volume covers the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) found in over 20 Middle East and North Africa countries.


2014. Approx. 300 p. 50 illus. in color. (Neglected Tropical Diseases) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1612-8

T. H. Park, School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) (Ed)

Bioelectronic NoseIntegration of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology

The “bioelectronic nose”, the device which has a similar function to the human smell sensing system, can be realized by combining the olfactory cells or receptors with nanotechnology.In the last two decades, much has been learned about the smell sensing mechanism in biological systems.


2014. I, 299 p. 70 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-017-8612-6

A. Popper, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; R. Fay, Falmouth, MA, USA (Eds)

Perspectives on Auditory ResearchThis book celebrates the last two decades of the Springer Handbook in Auditory Research. It looks back on the progress made in the hearing sciences as well as major questions for the future. Includes over 30 contributions from the leading experts in the field.


2014. XIII, 667 p. 122 illus., 78 in color. (Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, Volume 50) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9101-9

F.-X. Reichl, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany; M. Schwenk, Formerly Medical School, Hannover, Germany (Eds)

Regulatory ToxicologyThis updated and expanded translation of a 2004 German book details safety-ensuring methods and concepts employed by regulatory agencies, in-dustry and academia in chemical safety including production, storage, transport, handling, disposal and labelling.

7 Experts from the various fields of regulatory toxicology have cooperated to produce a harmo-nized and up-to-date handbook 7 Describes modern test systems, explains basic risk concepts and discusses the dogmas in the different regula-tion areas 7 Provides a unique insight in the process of toxicological risk assessment, from cell to population

Due April 2014Handbook

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2014. XXIV, 924 p. 141 illus., 69 in color. 7 $679.00ISBN 978-3-642-35373-4

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2014. 7 $679.00ISBN 978-3-642-35374-1

Print + eReference

2014. XXIV, 924 p. 141 illus., 69 in color. 7 $849.00ISBN 978-3-642-35375-8













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J. Reichrath, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Wadern, Germany (Ed)

Sunlight, Vitamin D and Skin CancerThe goal of this volume is to comprehensively cover a highly readable, updated and extended, overview on our present knowledge of positive and negative effects of UV-exposure, with a focus on vitamin D and skin cancer.


2014. XXV, 539 p. 93 illus. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 810) Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0436-5

J. Russo, I. H. Russo, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Techniques and Methodological Approaches in Breast Cancer ResearchThis volume explores the myriad of techniques and methodological approaches that are being used in breast cancer research. The authors criti-cally evaluate of the advantages and disadvantages of current methodologies, starting with the tools available for understanding the architecture of the human breast, including its tissue and cellular composition. The volume discusses the importance of functional studies in breast cancer research, especially with the help of laser capture microdissection, which allows the separation of small amounts of tissue, as well as specific cells, for biochemical analysis. In addition, the authors address methodologies including stem cell separa-tion, which has helped in significantly under-standing their role in normal breast development, but also further the understanding of breast cancer and its therapeutic management.


2014. X, 286 p. 190 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0717-5

K. Sango, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan; J. Yamauchi, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan (Eds)

Schwann Cell Development and PathologyAvailableContributed volume


F. H. Sarkar, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA (Ed)

MicroRNA Targeted Cancer TherapySince the discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) some twenty years ago by Victor Ambros, David Baulcombe and Gary Ruvkun, these three scien-tists worked to uncover the mystery of miRNA, the small segments of nucleotides that silence genes.



A. Satoskar, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; R. Durvasula, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA (Eds)

Pathogenesis of LeishmaniasisNew Developments in Research

This book details the latest research into leish-maniasis. It also addresses how advances in un-derstanding can be applied to prevention, control and treatment of what the WHO has classified a neglected tropical disease.

Due March 2014Contributed volumeOnly available in print

2014. VIII, 93 p. 11 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9107-1

E. C. Schirmer, J. I. de las Heras, University of Edinburgh Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology, Edinburgh, UK (Eds)

Cancer Biology and the Nuclear EnvelopeRecent Advances May Elucidate Past Paradoxes


2014. XIII, 611 p. 98 illus., 84 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 773) Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-1-4899-8031-1













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J. R. Seckl, University of Edinburgh Queen’s Medical Research Inst, Edinburgh, UK; Y. Christen, Fondation IPSEN, Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France (Eds)

Hormones, Intrauterine Health and ProgrammingThe authors address in particular the role of hormones and their links with other maternal environmental mediators in developmental pro-gramming. The crucial nature of the placenta as an interface and target between maternal and foetal environments is addressed. Emphasis is made on the emerging science of epigenetics as a poten-tial explanation for how environmental events that occur during brief windows of development may exert effects that impact upon somatic cells through many rounds of mitosis for much of the life span of the subsequent organism.


2014. XII, 183 p. 10 illus., 9 in color. (Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions, Volume 12) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-319-02590-2

S. R. Singh, National Cancer Institute Mouse Cancer Genetics Program, Frederick, MD, USA; P. Rameshwar, UMDNJ-NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA (Eds)

MicroRNA in Development and in the Progression of CancermiRNAs are a class of endogenous, small non-protein coding RNA molecules (~ 22 nucleotides) which are novel post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression. Since we have hundreds of miR-NAs, the major challenge is now to understand their specific biological function.



P. Wang, The Feinstein Inst. for Medical Research Surgery, Manhasset, NY, USA (Ed)

MFG-E8 and InflammationAfter the discovery of milk fat globule-epidermal growth factor-factor 8 (MFG-E8) about two decades ago, a new era of delineating its potential beneficial role in several inflammatory diseases has begun to spout from the bench to translational research.



Z. Yang, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore (Ed)

Neural Computation, Neural Devices, and Neural ProsthesisThis book assembles knowledge from different fields of neuroscience, computation, material and technology, circuits and system, clinical reports, and psychology. It provides a systematic approach that will guide future educational and research activities.



M. Zhao, H. Ma, T. H. Schwartz, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA (Eds)

Neurovascular Coupling MethodsNeurovascular Coupling Methods brings the reader up to date with the current state-of-the-art techniques in measuring blood flow in the brain, with chapters describing different techniques or combinations of techniques, applied to specific species in either healthy or abnormal brains. Opening with a section on techniques in normal somatosensory processing, the detailed volume continues with parts covering techniques in normal visual processing, epilepsy and cerebro-vascular diseases, such as ischemia, hemorrhage and spreading depression. As a collection in the popular Neuromethods series, this book contains the kind of thorough description and implementa-tion advice that will lead to successful results in the lab.


2014. XII, 352 p. 120 illus., 99 in color. (Neuromethods, Volume 88) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0723-6

J. Zschocke, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria; K. M. Gibson, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA; G. Brown, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; E. Morava, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; V. Peters, Center for Child and Adolescent Medicine Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany (Eds)

JIMD Reports – Volume 13JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area of inherited metabolic disor-ders. Case reports highlight some unusual or pre-viously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.


2014. VI, 168 p. 54 illus., 20 in color. Softcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-54148-3










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K. L. Ameta, MITS University, Lakshmangarh, India; A. Dandia, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India (Eds)

Green Chemistry: Synthesis of Bioactive HeterocyclesThe book presents a succinct summary of methods for the synthesis and biological activities of vari-ous different-sized bioactive heterocycles using different green chemistry synthetic methodolo-gies, like microwave, ultrasonic, water mediated, ionic liquids, etc. The book also provides an insight of how green chemistry techniques are specific to the bioactive heterocyclic compounds.


2014. 400 p. 511 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-81-322-1849-4

U. Blum, Raleigh, NC, USA

Plant-Plant Allelopathic Interactions IILaboratory Bioassays for Water-Soluble Compounds with an Emphasis on Phenolic Acids

This volume explores laboratory bioassays used to study the roles of water-soluble compounds in plant-plant allelopathic interactions. It provides blue prints for designing more field-relevant screening and cause and effect laboratory bioas-says.


2014. XXI, 301 p. 27 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04731-7

S. Djokic, Elchem Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, AB, Canada (Ed)

Electrodeposition and Surface FinishingFundamentals and Applications

This book discusses electrodeposition and the characterization of alloys and composite materials, lead electrodeposition, electrophoretic deposition of ceramic materials onto metal surfaces, basics of metal oxides for energy conversion and storage and more.


2014. XIV, 363 p. 270 illus., 25 in color. (Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry, Volume 57) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0288-0

S. P. Gupta, Birla Institute Technology and Science Dept. Chemical Engineering, Pilani, India

QSAR and Molecular ModelingDescribing the underlying concepts behind quan-titative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) and molecular modeling, this volume offers a com-prehensive view of these approaches. Statistical methods are presented, in addition to 2D QSAR approaches, 3D molecular modeling techniques, and more.

Due February 2014Monograph

2014. Hardcover7 $199.00ISBN 978-1-4020-5394-8

M. Karthikeyan, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India; R. Vyas, DY Patil University, Pune, India

Practical ChemoinformaticsEnabling readers to engage in chemoiformatics using open-source tools and data, this book has numerous step-by-step tutorials to help readers grasp the topics quickly in a field set to have a major impact on the chemical, medical, and mate-rial sciences.

Due May 2014Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook


S.-K. Kim, Pukyong National University, Nam-GU, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) (Ed)

Seafood Processing By-ProductsTrends and Applications

The seafood processing industry produces a large amount of by-products that usually consist of bioactive materials such as proteins, enzymes, fatty acids, and biopolymers.














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A. D. Kinghorn, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; H. Falk, Universität Linz Inst. Organische Chemie, Linz, Austria; J. Kobayashi, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan (Eds)

Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products 99Due April 2014Monograph

2014. X, 266 p. 238 illus., 76 in color. (Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products, Volume 99) Hardcover7 $309.00ISBN 978-3-319-04899-4

I. Nova, E. Tronconi, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy (Eds)

Urea-SCR Technology for deNOx After Treatment of Diesel ExhaustsOf intense interest both to academics and industry professionals, this groundbreaking book-length treatment of selective catalytic reduction of NOx using ammonia/urea includes papers by research-ers at the leading edge of diesel exhaust abatement.

Due March 2014Professional book

2014. XI, 907 p. 411 illus., 292 in color. (Fundamental and Applied Catalysis) Hardcover7 $249.00ISBN 978-1-4899-8070-0

Y. Ohashi, Ibaraki Quantum Beam Research Center Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokai, Japan

Crystalline State PhotoreactionsDirect Observation of Reaction Processes and Metastable Intermediates

Offering some 300 references, this book focuses on chemical reactions in the crystalline state. The reactions span many fields in inorganic and organic chemistry, making this a useful resource for inorganic, organic and physical chemists and graduate students.

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2014. XI, 208 p. 232 illus., 26 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54372-5

M. A. Polti, Pilot Plant of Industrial and Microbiology National Council of Scientific and Techn, Tucuman, Argentina; A. Alavarez, PROIMI; CONICET; UNT, Tucuman, Argentina (Eds)

Bioremediation in Latin AmericaCurrent Research and Perspectives

The book compiles an update information about the state of bioremediation in emerging Latin American countries. Some of the studied regions are sites that suffered decades of pollution by agrochemicals, heavy metals and industrial waste due to the lack of control by government regula-tions. Such is the case of Northern Argentina, where were illegally deposited over 30 tn of obsolete organochlorine pesticides in 1994. The content has focused in the use of native organisms (from bacteria to plants) as a viable solution to the problem of pollution, using low-cost and powerful techniques, socially well accepted and appropri-ate from the environmental point of view. In this context, levels of pesticide found in the Latin American population are informed.


2014. Approx. 300 p. 70 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $259.00ISBN 978-3-319-05737-8

S. K. Talapatra, B. Talapatra, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Chemistry of Plant Natural ProductsStereochemistry, Conformation, Synthesis, Biology and Medicine

This highly accessible book describes all aspects of plant natural products. Coverage includes nomen-clature, occurrence, isolation, detection, structure elucidation, stereochemistry, conformation, synthesis, and biological activity and commercial applications.


2014. LXXII, 1358 p. 1002 illus., 19 in color. Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-45409-7

T. Tsuneda, University of Yamanashi, Kofu, Japan

Density Functional Theory in Quantum ChemistryThis book examines density functional theory based on the foundation of quantum chemistry. Unconventional in approach, it reviews basic concepts, then describes the physical meanings of state-of-the-art exchange-correlation functionals and their corrections.

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2014. X, 200 p. 25 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54824-9












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K.-T. Yu, X. Yuan, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China

Introduction to Computational Mass TransferWith Applications to Chemical Engineering

This book presents a new computational method-ology called Computational Mass Transfer (CMT). It details a rigorous model for the simulation of concentration, temperature and velocity distribu-tions in chemical and related processes.

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2014. XI, 337 p. 219 illus., 42 in color. (Heat and Mass Transfer) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-53910-7

B. M. Buchholz, NTB Technoservice, Pyrbaum, Germany; Z. Styczynski, University of Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany

Smart Grids – Fundamentals and Technologies in Electricity NetworksFacing up to the immense challenges of integrat-ing renewable energy supplies, with their variable output, into the distribution grid, this book ex-amines the innovations required to create ‘smart’ grids able to operate effectively in the decades to come.

Due March 2014Professional book

2014. XX, 396 p. 346 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-45119-5

I. Dincer, University of Ontario, Oshawa, ON, Canada; A. Midilli, H. Kucuk, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey (Eds)

Progress in Exergy, Energy, and the EnvironmentThis volume examines exergy, energy and the environment in the context of energy systems and applications. It also considers their role in mini-mizing and/or eliminating environmental impacts and providing for sustainable development.



A. Dorsman, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; T. Gök, DePaul University Driehaus, College of Business, Chicago, IL, USA; M. B. Karan, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (Eds)

Perspectives on Energy RiskSince the Industrial Revolution, the efficiency with which energy resources are extracted and convert-ed into work has played a prominent role in the accumulation of material wealth. The prominent role of energy resources, in conjunction with their scarcity and their uneven geographic distribution, has had significant repercussions.



F. Jin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China (Ed)

Application of Hydrothermal Reactions to Biomass ConversionThis book reviews the recent advances in hydro-thermal conversion of biomass into chemicals and fuels, and consists of 15 chapters. It introduces the properties of high-temperature water, the merits of hydrothermal conversion of biomass, and some novel hydrothermal conversion processes, mainly including hydrothermal production of value-add-ed products, hydrothermal gasification, hydrother-mal liquefaction and hydrothermal carbonization. This book introduces a new concept for counter-acting the imbalance in the carbon cycle, which is caused by the rapid consumption of fossil fuels in anthropogenic activities in combination with the slow formation of fossil fuels.


2014. X, 468 p. 212 illus., 65 in color. (Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54457-6

R. Karki, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; R. Billinton, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; A. K. Verma, Stord/Haugesund University College, Haugesund, Norway (Eds)

Reliability Modeling and Analysis of Smart Power SystemsDue April 2014Contributed volume

2014. I, 217 p. 83 illus. (Reliable and Sustainable Electric Power and Energy Systems Management) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-81-322-1797-8












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K. Ling Bing, T. Li, H. H. HNG, F. Boey, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; T. Zhang, The University of New South Wales, Sidney, NSW, Australia; S. Li, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Waste Energy HarvestingMechanical and Thermal Energies

Waste Energy Harvesting overviews the latest progress in waste energy harvesting technologies, with specific focusing on waste thermal mechani-cal energies.


2014. VI, 697 p. 331 illus., 64 in color. (Lecture Notes in Energy, Volume 24) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-54633-4

A.-H. Lu, Dalian University of Technology State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian, China; S. Dai, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN, USA (Eds)

Porous Materials for Carbon Dioxide CaptureThis multi-authored book provides a comprehen-sive overview of the latest developments in porous CO2 capture materials, including ionic liquid–de-rived carbonaceous adsorbents, porous carbons, metal-organic frameworks, porous aromatic frameworks, micro porous organic polymers. It also reviews the sorption techniques such as cyclic uptake and desorption reactions and membrane separations. In each category, the design and fabrication, the comprehensive characterization, the evaluation of CO2 sorption/separation and the sorption/degradation mechanism are highlighted. In addition, the advantages and remaining chal-lenges as well as future perspectives for each porous material are covered.


2014. VIII, 353 p. 156 illus., 68 in color. (Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54645-7

N. L. Madureira, Instituto Universitario de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Key Concepts in EnergyOrganized around eight fundamental ideas, Key concepts in energy history explores the discover-ies, technologies and new paradigms in the field of energy, and how they have changed the course of history.


2014. VII, 222 p. 19 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04977-9

A. Magrini, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy (Ed)

Building Refurbishment for Energy PerformanceA Global Approach

This book deals with efficient methodologies aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. It offers suggestions to improve energy efficiency and includes case studies.

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2014. X, 252 p. 230 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-03073-9

A. Singh, United Nations Environment Programme, Washington, DC, DC, USA; Z. Zommers, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (Eds)

Reducing Disaster: Early Warning Systems For Climate ChangeAround the world, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly “the new normal” and are expected to increase in the 21st century as a result of climate change. Extreme weather events have devastating impacts on human lives and national economies.


2014. XIX, 383 p. 76 illus., 71 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-017-8597-6

F. Wagner, University of Duisburg-Essen Campus Essen, Essen, Germany

Renewables in Future Power SystemsImplications of Technological Learning and Uncertainty

The book examines the future deployment of renewable power from a normative point of view.


2014. XII, 224 p. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05779-8












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W. Aboumoussa, Antonucci & Associates, Architects & Engineers, LLP, Pelham, USA; M. Iskander, Polytechnic Institute of NYU, New York, USA

Rigidly Framed Earth Retaining StructuresThermal soil structure interaction of buildings supporting unbalanced lateral earth pressures

Structures placed on hillsides often present a number of challenges and a limited number of economical choices for site design.


2014. XII, 240 p. (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54642-6

C. Alippi, Politecnico die Milano, Milano, Italy

Intelligence for Embedded SystemsA Methodological Approach

Addressing current issues of which any engineer or computer scientist should be aware, this mono-graph is a response to the need to adopt a new computational paradigm as the methodological basis for designing pervasive embedded systems with sensor capabilities.


2014. XIX, 283 p. 81 illus., 73 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05277-9

B. Atakan, Izmir Institute of Technology Department of Electrical and Electronics, Urla, Turkey

Molecular Communications and NanonetworksFrom Nature To Practical Systems

This book will introduce the concept of molecular communications and nanonetworks. The publica-tion addresses why nanoscale communication is needed for the sophisticated nano and biotechnol-ogy applications. The text introduces the frontier applications of the molecular communication and nanonetworks. The book examines the molecular communication types called active, passive, and gap junction molecular communications. The au-thor presents the molecular transmitter, receiver, encoding and decoding mechanisms used in these systems. Discussing the molecular communication system model and looking at the unique charac-teristics of practical molecular communication systems and these chemical reactions and their effects on the communication performance.


2014. XX, 170 p. 74 illus., 3 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0738-0

M. B. Gibilisco, Rochester, NY, USA; A. M. Gowen, Papillion, NE, USA; K. E. Albert, Lincoln, NE, USA; J. N. Mordeson, M. J. Wierman, T. D. Clark, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA

Fuzzy Social Choice TheoryThis book offers a comprehensive analysis of the social choice literature and shows, by applying fuzzy sets, how the use of fuzzy preferences, rather than that of strict ones, may affect the social choice theorems.


2014. XVIII, 185 p. 7 illus. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 315) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05175-8

L. Bai, School of Electronic and Information Eng Beihang University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; J. Choi, Swansea University Singleton Park, Swansea, UK; Q. Yu, Institute of China Electronic System Eng, Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Low Complexity MIMO ReceiversLattice Reduction based Approaches


2014. XXVI, 296 p. 59 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04983-0

H. M. Becerra, Guanajuato, Mexico; C. Sagüés, Zaragoza, Spain

Visual Control of Wheeled Mobile RobotsUnifying Vision and Control in Generic Approaches

Vision-based control of wheeled mobile robots is an interesting field of research from a scientific and even social point of view due to its potential applicability.


2014. 130 p. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 103) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-319-05782-8












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N. Bessis, University of Derby, Derby, UK; C. Dobre, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (Eds)

Big Data and Internet of Things: A Roadmap for Smart EnvironmentsThis book presents current progress on challenges related to Big Data management by focusing on the particular challenges associated with context-aware data-intensive applications and services.


2014. XV, 498 p. 169 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 546) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05028-7

M. Bolatkale, L. J. Breems, NXP Semiconductors, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; K. A. Makinwa, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

High Speed and Wide Bandwidth Delta-Sigma ADCsThis book describes techniques for realizing wide bandwidth (125MHz) over-sampled analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) in nano meter-CMOS processes. The authors offer a clear and complete picture of system level challenges and practi-cal design solutions in high-speed Delta-Sigma modulators. Readers will be enabled to implement ADCs as continuous-time delta-sigma (CT∆Σ) modulators, offering simple resistive inputs, which do not require the use of power-hungry input buffers, as well as offering inherent anti-aliasing, which simplifies system integration. The authors focus on the design of high speed and wide-band-width ΔΣMs that make a step in bandwidth range which was previously only possible with Nyquist converters. More specifically, this book describes the stability, power efficiency and linearity limits of ΔΣMs, aiming at a GHz sampling frequency.


2014. VIII, 132 p. 89 illus., 14 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05839-9

T. Bose, Kolkata, India

High Temperature Gas DynamicsAn Introduction for Physicists and Engineers

High Temperature Gas Dynamics is a primer for scientists, engineers, and students who would like to have a basic understanding of the physics and the behavior of high-temperature gases. It is a valuable tool for astrophysicists as well.


2nd ed. 2014. XII, 500 p. 143 illus., 27 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05199-4

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W. R. Bowen, i-NewtonWales, Caswell, Swansea, UK

Engineering EthicsChallenges and Opportunities

This book proposes innovative strategies for the implementation of a new ethical agenda in engineering. It also provides approaches for increasing the expression of ethical responsibility by engineers.


2014. IX, 148 p. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04095-0

M. Capderou, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France

Handbook of Satellite OrbitsFrom Kepler to GPS

This book examines the great variety of satellite orbits, both in shape and properties. It presents the fundamental equations of mechanics used to explain and demonstrate the properties for all types of orbits.

Due March 2014Handbook

2014. XXIV, 920 p. 369 illus., 292 in color. Hardcover7 $559.00ISBN 978-3-319-03415-7

M. Ceccarelli, University of Cassino and South Latium, Cassino, Italy (Ed)

Distinguished Figures in Mechanism and Machine ScienceTheir Contributions and Legacies, Part 3

This book is composed of chapters that focus specifically on technological developments by distinguished figures in the history of MMS (Mechanism and Machine Science). Biographies of well-known scientists are also included to describe their efforts and experiences and surveys of their work and achievements and a modern interpreta-tion of their legacy are presented. After the first two volumes, the papers in this third volume again cover a wide range within the field of the History of Mechanical Engineering with specific focus on MMS and will be of interest and motivation to the work (historical or not) of many.


2014. 300 p. (History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Volume 26) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-94-017-8946-2











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A. Chakrabarti, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; L. T. Blessing, Université du Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Eds)

An Anthology of Theories and Models of DesignPhilosophy, Approaches and Empirical Explorations

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W.-L. Chang, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; A. V. Vasilakos, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait

Molecular ComputingTowards a Novel Computing Architecture for Complex Problem Solving

This textbook introduces a concise approach to the design of molecular algorithms for students or researchers who are interested in dealing with complex problems.


2014. XIII, 271 p. 229 illus. (Studies in Big Data, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05121-5

S. O. Cheung, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China (Ed)

Construction Dispute ResearchConceptualisation, Avoidance and Resolution

Offering a comprehensive explanation of the ways that disputes correlate with human, legal and economic factors, this book discusses three main areas of construction disputes: conceptualiza-tion, negotiation and mediation. Includes real life examples.


2014. XIII, 410 p. 80 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04428-6

E. F. Crawley, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; J. Malmqvist, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden; S. Östlund, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; D. R. Brodeur, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; K. Edström, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden

Rethinking Engineering EducationThe CDIO Approach


2nd ed. 2014. XXI, 270 p. 38 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-05560-2

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M. De Vittorio, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Lecce, Italy; L. Martiradonna, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Arnesano, Italy; J. Assad, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Trento, Italy (Eds)

Nanotechnology and Neuroscience: Nano-electronic, Photonic and Mechanical Neuronal InterfacingDue March 2014Professional book


A. A. Demkov, A. B. Posadas, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA

Integration of Functional Oxides with SemiconductorsThis book describes the basic physical principles of the oxide/semiconductor epitaxy and offers a view of the current state of the field. It shows how this technology enables large-scale integra-tion of oxide electronic and photonic devices and describes possible hybrid semiconductor/oxide systems.

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K. K. Dompere, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA

Fuzziness, Democracy, Control and Collective Decision-choice System: A Theory on Political Economy of Rent-Seeking and Profit-HarvestingDue May 2014Monograph

2014. 295 p. (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Volume 5) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-05328-8

K. K. Dompere, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA

Social Goal-Objective Formation, Democracy and National InterestA Theory of Political Economy Under Fuzzy Rationality


2014. XII, 290 p. (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05172-7

H. Farhat, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA; J. S. Lee, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); S. Kondaraju, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, India

Accelerated Lattice Boltzmann Model for Colloidal SuspensionsRheology and Interface Morphology

This book introduces an improved LBM tool for the study of colloidal rheology and interface morphology.



R. Fischer, F. Küçükay, G. Jürgens, R. Najork, B. Pollak

The Automotive Transmission BookWith contrib. by: T. Kassel, Braunschweig, Germany; G. Kokalj, B. Wultsch, AVL List GmbH, Graz, Austria; A. Plötner, Technical University Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany; C. Hörsken, GETRAG FORD Transmissions GmbH, Cologne, Germany


2014. 300 p. 70 illus. (Powertrain) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05262-5

T. Franz, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa (Ed)

Cardiovascular and Cardiac Therapeutic DevicesThis book surveys the latest vascular therapies, in-cluding small-diameter tissue-regenerative grafts, stent grafts and endovascular stents, prosthetic heart valves, and implantable cardiac pacemakers. Discusses cardiac diseases, advanced modelling and more.


2014. 250 p. (Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Volume 15) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-53835-3

J. L. García, Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico; A. A. Maldonado-Macias, Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico; G. Cortes Robles, Institute of Technology of Orizaba Av. Instituto Tecnologico, Orizaba, Mexico (Eds)

Lean Manufacturing in the Developing WorldMethodology, Case Studies and Trends from Latin America
















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G. Giambene, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

Queuing Theory and TelecommunicationsNetworks and Applications

Now in an expanded second edition, this text on current networking technologies and protocols covers theory and applications, and now includes fresh solved exercises as well as detailed treatment of new topics in networking, such as MPLS and access protocols.


2nd ed. 2014. XVI, 528 p. 260 illus., 32 in color. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4083-3

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O. Granichin, Saint Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia; V. Volkovich, D. Toledano-Kitai, ORT Braude College, Karmiel, Israel

Randomized Algorithms in Automatic Control and Data MiningIn the fields of data mining and control, the huge amount of unstructured data and the presence of uncertainty in system descriptions have always been critical issues.


2014. XII, 232 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 67) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54785-0

D. Gross, W. Hauger, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany; J. Schröder, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; W. A. Wall, TU München, Garching, Germany; S. Govindjee, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Engineering Mechanics 3Dynamics

Now in an updated second edition, this text, the final volume of a three-part series, presents the latest material on the mechanics of engineering for an undergraduate student readership, and includes numerous problems along with their solutions.

Due March 2014Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

2nd ed. 2014. VI, 365 p. 190 illus. Softcover7 $39.99ISBN 978-3-642-53711-0

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C. Guger, g.tec medical engineering GmbH/ Guger Technologies OG, Schiedlberg, Austria; B. Allison, UC San Diego, La Jolla, USA; E. Leuthardt, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA (Eds)

Brain-Computer Interface ResearchA State-of-the-Art Summary -2

This book reports on the latest research and devel-opments in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).


2014. XII, 119 p. (Biosystems & Biorobotics, Volume 6) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54706-5

P. Gupta, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; M. K. Mehlawat, Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi, India; M. Inuiguchi, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan; S. Chandra, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India

Fuzzy Portfolio OptimizationAdvances in Hybrid Multi-criteria Methodologies

This monograph presents a comprehensive study of portfolio optimization, an important area of quantitative finance.


2014. XII, 304 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 316) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54651-8

U. Häger, C. Rehtanz, TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany; N. Voropai, Energy Systems Institute, Irkutsk, Russia (Eds)

Monitoring, Control and Protection of Interconnected Power SystemsDue March 2014Monograph

2014. XX, 391 p. 162 illus., 108 in color. (Power Systems) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-53847-6














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A. Holzinger, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria

Biomedical InformaticsDiscovering Knowledge in Big Data

This second, revised edition examines core concepts in bioinformatics and gives readers up-to-date strategies for applying bioinformatics techniques effectively. The author covers a wealth of topics ranging from data storage to regulation and privacy.


2nd ed. 2014. XIV, 466 p. 211 illus., 164 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-3-319-04527-6

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R. Idema, D. Lahaye, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Computational Methods in Power System AnalysisWith sections handling the latest computational methods, mathematical concepts, power flow, and contingency analysis, this volume’s integrated treatment of the subject prepares technicians and engineers for the large and complex power systems of the future.


2014. IX, 110 p. 23 illus., 9 in color. (Atlantis Studies in Scientific Computing in Electromagnetics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-6239-063-8

H. A. Jakobsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

Chemical Reactor ModelingMultiphase Reactive Flows

Chemical Reactor Modeling closes the gap be-tween Chemical Reaction Engineering and Fluid Mechanics. The second edition consists of two volumes: Volume 1: Fundamentals. Volume 2: Chemical Engineering Applications In volume 1 most of the fundamental theory is presented.


2nd ed. 2014. LXIV, 1728 p. 175 illus., 34 in color. Hardcover7 $319.00ISBN 978-3-319-05091-1

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C. Kahraman, B. Öztayşi, Istanbul Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey (Eds)

Supply Chain Management Under FuzzinessRecent Developments and Techniques

This book shows how fuzzy sets and fuzzy decision-making can be used in supply chain management.

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2014. XII, 679 p. 110 illus., 12 in color. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 313) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-53938-1

S. Kajita, H. Hirukawa, K. Harada, K. Yokoi, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (AIST), Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki, Japan

Introduction to Humanoid RoboticsThis book is for researchers, engineers, and students who are willing to understand how hu-manoid robots move and be controlled. The book starts with an overview of the humanoid robotics research history and state of the art.


2014. XII, 214 p. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 101) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-54535-1

M. Kaltenbacher, Vienna University of Technology LS Sensorik, Vienna, Austria

Numerical Simulation of Mechatronic Sensors and ActuatorsFinite Elements for Computational Multiphysics

The third edition of this book combines physical modeling of mechatronic systems with precise numerical simulation using the Finite Element method. Includes enhanced discussion of prin-ciples and methods, and new chapters on acoustic fields and flow fields.


3rd ed. 2014. 450 p. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-40169-5













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A. Kaveh, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

Advances in Metaheuristic Algorithms for Optimal Design of StructuresThis book presents efficient metaheuristic algo-rithms for optimal design of structures.


2014. XVI, 404 p. 197 illus., 97 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05548-0

Z. Khan, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan; A. B. Ali, CQ University, North Rockhampton, QLD, Australia; Z. Riaz, Fraunhofer Institute, Bonn, Germany (Eds)

Computational Intelligence for Decision Support in Cyber-Physical SystemsThis book applies computational intelligence and soft computing techniques to Cyber Physical Systems, where physical and communication seg-ments of networked entities interact.

AvailableMonograph

2014. VIII, 464 p. 211 illus., 153 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 540) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-981-4585-35-4

S. Knedlik, Saarbrücken, Germany

Introduction to Satellite Navigation, Inertial Navigation, and GNSS/INS IntegrationThis book provides an introduction to navigation based on global navigation satellite systems, to inertial navigation, and to integrated navigation systems. It focuses on principles as well as on the underlying theory.

Due February 2014Professional book

2014. XXV, 424 p. 161 illus., 25 in color. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-00656-7

A. Kritikakou, University of Patras, Piraeus, Greece; F. Catthoor, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium; C. Goutis, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

Scalable and Near-Optimal Design Space Exploration for Embedded SystemsThis book describes scalable and near-optimal, processor-level design space exploration (DSE) methodologies. The authors present design methodologies for data storage and processing in real-time, cost-sensitive data-dominated embed-ded systems.


2014. XVII, 277 p. 80 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04941-0

M. Kuczma, University of Zielona Góra, Zielona Góra, Poland

Foundations of Shape-Memory Materials and StructuresModeling and Numerics

This book introduces contemporary modeling techniques and shows how they can be imple-mented in real-world problems. Covers basic con-cepts of continuum mechanics and thermodynam-ics, structural elements, shape memory materials and structures made from them.


2014. 350 p. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-36181-4

K. W. Lai, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Y. C. Hum, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; M. I. Mohamad Salim, S.-B. Ong, N. P. Utama, Y. M. Myint, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai-Johor, Malaysia; N. Mohd Noor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; E. Supriyanto, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai-Johor, Malaysia

Advances in Medical Diagnostic TechnologyDue March 2014Monograph

2014. VIII, 188 p. 37 illus., 20 in color. (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-981-4585-71-2













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K. C. Le, L. T. Nguyen, Ruhr Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany

Energy Methods in DynamicsEnergy Methods in Dynamics is a textbook based on the lectures given by the first author at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. Its aim is to help students acquire both a good grasp of the first principles from which the governing equations can be derived, and the adequate mathematical methods for their solving.


2nd ed. 2014. XII, 413 p. 183 illus. (Interaction of Mechanics and Mathematics) Softcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05418-6

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F. Long, Beijing R&D Center of 54th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, Beijing, China

Satellite Network Robust QoS-aware RoutingSatellite Network Robust QoS-aware Routing presents a novel routing strategy for satellite networks. This strategy is useful for the design of multi-layered satellite networks as it can greatly reduce the number of time slots in one system cycle. The traffic prediction and engineering ap-proaches make the system robust so that the traffic spikes can be handled effectively. The multi-QoS optimization routing algorithm can satisfy various potential user requirements. Clear and sufficient illustrations are also presented in the book. As the chapters cover the above topics independently, readers from different research backgrounds in constellation design, multi-QoS routing, and traf-fic engineering can benefit from the book.


Distribution rights for China: National Defense Industry Press, Beijing, China

2014. VII, 133 p. 66 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54352-4

M. Ma, The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK; L. C. Jain, University of Canberra, Canberra, SA, Australia; P. Anderson, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK (Eds)

Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1There is a tremendous interest among researchers for the development of virtual, augmented reality and games technologies due to their widespread applications in medicine and healthcare. To date the major applications of these technologies include medical simulation, telemedicine, medical and healthcare training, pain control, visualisa-tion aid for surgery, rehabilitation in cases such as stroke, phobia and trauma therapies. Many recent studies have identified the benefits of using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality or serious games in a variety of medical applications.

Due June 2014Monograph

2014. 650 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 68) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-54815-4

M. S. Mahmoud, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Control and Estimation Methods over Communication NetworksThis book is a window onto problems in the analysis, stability, and design of networked control systems. Among other things, it considers four key issues: packet dropouts, communication bandwidth constraints, parametric uncertainty, and time delays.


2014. XXI, 523 p. 191 illus., 89 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04152-0

M. Mardiguian, EMC Consultant, St Remy-les-Chevreuse, France

Controlling Radiated Emissions by DesignThe third edition of this volume has been updated to include fresh developments in the field, includ-ing new and improved miniature, low-cost filters for high-speed interfaces. Also new to this edition is its coverage of the latest energy-saving technol-ogy.


3rd ed. 2014. V, 293 p. 202 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-3-319-04770-6

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G. A. Maugin, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris Cedex 05, France

Continuum Mechanics Through the Eighteenth and Nineteenth CenturiesHistorical Perspectives from John Bernoulli (1727) to Ernst Hellinger (1914)


2014. IX, 238 p. 27 illus., 5 in color. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 214) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05373-8












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E. E. Michaelides, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA

NanofluidicsThermodynamic and Transport Properties

This volume offers a comprehensive examina-tion of the subject of heat and mass transfer with nanofluids as well as a critical review of the past and recent research projects in this area. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of the transport processes using particle-fluid suspensions, such as nanofluids. The nanofluid research is examined and presented in a holistic way using a great deal of our experience with the subjects of continuum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, and non-equilibrium thermodynamics of transport processes. Using a thorough database, the experi-mental, analytical, and numerical advances of re-cent research in nanofluids are critically examined and connected to past research with medium and fine particles as well as to functional engineering systems. Promising applications and technological issues of heat/mass transfer system design with nanofluids are also discussed.


2014. XX, 300 p. 66 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05620-3

S. Möller, A. Raake, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Eds)

Quality of ExperienceAdvanced Concepts, Applications and Methods

This book develops definitions and concepts related to Quality of Experience in the context of multimedia- and telecommunications-related ap-plications, systems and services, and applies these to various fields of communication and media technologies.


2014. XV, 436 p. 66 illus., 41 in color. (T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-02680-0

E. F. Moritz, Innovations Manufacture GmbH, München, Germany (Ed)

Assistive Technologies for the Interaction of the ElderlyThe Development of a Communication Device for the Elderly with Complementing Illustrations and Examples

This book presents a wealth of insights and new conceptualizations for the development of assistive technologies for the interaction of the elderly. It also explores the business opportunities and the financial evaluation of aspects of assistive technol-ogy.


2014. XIV, 142 p. 58 illus., 51 in color. (Advanced Technologies and Societal Change) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00677-2

S. Mumtaz, J. Rodriguez, Aveiro, Portugal (Eds)

Smart Device to Smart Device CommunicationThis book discusses ground breaking ideas in D2D communication over licensed band. It explains all fundamental requirements for deploying a D2D network under a cellular system from an architec-tural, technical and business point of view.


2014. VI, 287 p. 137 illus., 127 in color. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-3-319-04962-5

N. Munier, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Risk Management for Engineering ProjectsProcedures, Methods and Tools

This book offers methodologies for determining sources of risk, and managing them through iden-tification and assessment, evaluation of impact, prevention measures and more. Includes case studies and examples set across a wide spectrum of engineering projects.



N. Muradov, University of Central Florida, Cocoa, USA

Liberating Energy from CarbonIntroduction to Decarbonization

This cogent analysis of energy options in a carbon-constrained world adopts a valuable holistic viewpoint, details the three major pathways to decarbonizing the carbon economy, and reviews state-of-the-art technologies for carbon capture and sequestration.


2014. VIII, 440 p. 86 illus., 34 in color. (Lecture Notes in Energy, Volume 22) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0544-7











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A. M. Nawrat . M, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland (Ed)

Innovative Control Systems for Tracked Vehicle PlatformsThis book fills an urgent need for design and implementation of innovative control algorithms and systems for tracking unmanned vehicles. Cov-ers design and control algorithms, sensoric and vision based information and construction and testing mechanical parts.

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2014. XII, 325 p. 298 illus., 226 in color. (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04623-5

Y. Oka, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Ed)

Nuclear Reactor DesignWith contrib. by: T. Kiguchi, Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization, Tokyo, Japan

This book focuses on core design and methods for design and analysis. It is based on advances made in nuclear power utilization and computational methods over the past 40 years, covering core design of boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors, as well as fast reactors and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. The objectives of this book are to help graduate and advanced undergraduate students to understand core design and analysis, and to serve as a background reference for engineers actively working in light water reactors. Methodologies for core design and analysis, together with physical descriptions, are emphasized. The book also covers coupled ther-mal hydraulic core calculations, plant dynamics, and safety analysis, allowing readers to understand core design in relation to plant control and safety.


2014. XV, 352 p. 179 illus., 1 in color. (An Advanced Course in Nuclear Engineering, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54897-3

R. P. Roess, E. S. Prassas, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, New York, NY, USA

The Highway Capacity Manual: A Conceptual and Research History Volume 1Uninterrupted Flow

Since 1950, the Highway Capacity Manual has been a standard used in the planning, design, analysis and operation of virtually any highway traffic facility in the United States.


2014. XII, 528 p. (Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic, Volume 5) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-319-05785-9

A. Papanikolaou, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou - Athens, Greece

Ship DesignMethodologies of Preliminary Design

This book deals with ship design and in particular with methodologies of the preliminary design of ships. The book is complemented by a basic bibli-ography and five appendices with useful updated charts for the selection of the main dimensions and other basic characteristics of different types of ships (Appendix A), the determination of hull form from the data of systematic hull form series (Appendix B), the detailed description of the relational method for the preliminary estimation of ship weights (Appendix C), a brief review of the historical evolution of shipbuilding science and technology from the prehistoric era to date (Appendix D) and finally a historical review of regulatory developments of ship’s damage stability to date (Appendix E).



S. Patnaik, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India; B. Zhong, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China (Eds)

Soft Computing Techniques in Engineering ApplicationsThis book details recent research on soft comput-ing techniques in vision science. It presents basic research extending to visual perception and visual system, cognitive psychology and psychophysics.


2014. VI, 206 p. 134 illus., 57 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 543) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04692-1

J. Pelleg, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel

Mechanical Properties of CeramicsThis book discusses the mechanical properties of ceramics in depth. It features a good balance of theory and applications and includes many examples.


2014. XV, 765 p. 780 illus., 169 in color. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 213) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04491-0












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A. K. Pramanick, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Durgapur, India

The Nature of Motive ForceIn this monograph Prof. Pramanick explicates the law of motive force, a fundamental law of nature that can be observed and appreciated as an addi-tion to the existing laws of thermodynamics. This unmistakable and remarkable tendency of nature is equally applicable to all other branches of stud-ies. He first conceptualized the law of motive force in 1989, when he was an undergraduate student.


2014. XXXV, 141 p. 18 illus. (Heat and Mass Transfer) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54470-5

T. H. Pulliam, NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA, USA; D. W. Zingg, Universtiy of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

Fundamental Algorithms in Computational Fluid DynamicsThis book details algorithms for the numerical solution of the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations. It focuses on some classical algorithms as well as the underlying ideas based on the latest methods. Includes programming exercises.


2014. X, 212 p. 54 illus. (Scientific Computation) Hardcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-319-05052-2

C. Rainieri, G. Fabbrocino, University of Molise, Termoli, Italy

Operational Modal Analysis of Civil Engineering StructuresAn Introduction and Guide for Applications

This book covers all aspects of operational modal analysis for civil engineering, from theoretical background to applications, including measure-ment hardware, software development, and data processing. In particular, this book provides an extensive description and discussion of OMA methods, their classification and relationship, and advantages and drawbacks. The authors cover both the well-established theoretical background of OMA methods and the most recent developments in the field, providing detailed examples to help the reader better understand the concepts and potentialities of the technique. Additional material is provided (data, software) to help practitioners and students become familiar with OMA.



A. Rodić, Mihailo Pupin Institute, Belgrade, Serbia; D. Pisla, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; H. Bleuler, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds)

New Trends in Medical and Service RobotsChallenges and Solutions

This volume describes new frontiers in medical and service robotics in the light of recent develop-ments in technology to advance robot design and implementation. In particular, the work looks at advances in design, development and implementa-tion of contemporary surgical, rehabilitation and biorobots. Surgical robots allow surgeons greater access to areas under operation using more precise and less invasive methods. Rehabilitation robots facilitate and support the lives of the infirm, elder-ly people, or those with dysfunction of body parts affecting movement. These robots are also used for rehabilitation and related procedures, such as training and therapy. Biorobots are designed to imitate the cognition of humans and animals.


2014. VIII, 357 p. 228 illus. (Mechanisms and Machine Science, Volume 20) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-05430-8

N. Roussel, Université Paris Est, Marne la Vallée, France; A. Gram, CBI, Stockholm, Sweden (Eds)

Simulation of Fresh Concrete FlowState-of-the Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 222-SCF

This work deals with the various physical phe-nomena involved in flows of fresh cementitious materials.


2014. XII, 158 p. (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports, Volume 15) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-017-8883-0

M. Sarma, K. K. Sarma, Gauhati University, Guwahati, India

Phoneme-Based Speech Segmentation using Hybrid Soft Computing FrameworkThe book discusses intelligent system design us-ing soft computing and similar systems and their interdisciplinary applications. It also focuses on the recent trends to use soft computing as a ver-satile tool for designing a host of decision support systems.


2014. XIX, 191 p. 62 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 550) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-81-322-1861-6












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S. Sazhin, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK

Droplets and SpraysProviding a clear and systematic description of droplets and spray dynamic models, this book maximises reader insight into the underlying physics of the processes involved, outlines the development of new physical and mathematical models and broadens understanding of interac-tions between the complex physical processes which take place in sprays.


2014. IX, 340 p. 70 illus. With online files/update. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-6385-5

J. Scharcanski, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; H. Proença, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal; E. Du, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA (Eds)

Signal and Image Processing for BiometricsThis volume offers a guide to the state of the art in the fast evolving field of biometric recognition to newcomers and experienced practitioners.

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2014. X, 331 p. 150 illus., 91 in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 292) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54079-0

K.-U. Schmitt, P. D. ETH Zürich, ETH Zurich Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Zürich, Switzerland; D. S. Cronin, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada; M. H. Muser, F. Walz, AGU Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

Trauma BiomechanicsAn Introduction to Injury Biomechanics

This book provides both an introduction and overview of injury biomechanics, including traffic and sport injuries. It also describes the mechanical basics for ballistics and explosions and discusses the respective impacts on human bodies.

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4th ed. 2014. XVI, 243 p. 111 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-53919-0

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A. Seuret, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, Toulouse, France; H. Özbay, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; C. Bonnet, EPI DISCO, Gif-sur-Yvette, France; H. Mounier, Laboratory of Signals & Systems (L2S), Gif-sur-Yvette, France (Eds)

Low-Complexity Controllers for Time-Delay SystemsThis volume in the newly established series Advances in Delays and Dynamics (ADD@S) provides a collection of recent results on the design and analysis of Low Complexity Con-trollers for Time Delay Systems. A widely used indirect method to obtain low order controllers for time delay systems is to design a controller for the reduced order model of the plant. In the dual indirect approach, an infinite dimensional control-ler is designed first for the original plant model; then, the controller is approximated by keeping track of the degradation in performance and stability robustness measures. The present volume includes new techniques used at different stages of the indirect approach.


2014. XV, 227 p. 61 illus., 11 in color. (Advances in Delays and Dynamics, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05575-6

J. M. Simmons, Monarch Network Architects, Holmdel, NJ, USA

Optical Network Design and PlanningThis book takes a pragmatic approach to designing state-of-the-art optical networks for backbone, regional and metro-core networks. It provides readily implementable methodologies for design-ing cost-effective and capacity-efficient optical networks.


2nd ed. 2014. I, 593 p. 203 illus., 5 in color. (Optical Networks) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-05226-7

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V. Sklyarov, I. Skliarova, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; A. Barkalov, L. Titarenko, University of Zielona Góra, Zielona Góra, Poland

Synthesis and Optimization of FPGA-Based SystemsThis book first introduces concepts in the design of digital systems using field-programmable gate arrays. It then covers more theoretical aspects with the main objective of reducing resources and achieving greater optimization of circuits and systems.


2014. XIX, 430 p. 235 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 294) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-04707-2













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M.-D. Staicovici, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Coabsorbent and Thermal Recovery Compression Heat Pumping TechnologiesThe book introduces the reader in two of the most exciting energy technologies developed lately, the coabsorbent and the thermal recovery mechanical vapor compression heat pumping, emphasizing their high potential in environment protection by primary energy savings. The coabsorbent technol-ogy bases on the classic absorption technology, but it is more general than this. It is capable to find effective solutions, practically for all kind of cool-ing and / or heating applications, met in industry, agriculture, district, household, etc., provided that two supplying sources with temperatures outdistanced by minimum (12-15)ºC are available. It is mostly indicated to be utilized in applications which recover free low grade heat sources, coming of naturally, or from the industry technological processes.


2014. XV, 484 p. 268 illus., 84 in color. (Heat and Mass Transfer) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54683-9

Y. Sumi, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan

Mathematical and Computational Analyses of Cracking FormationFracture Morphology and Its Evolution in Engineering Materials and Structures

This book is about the pattern formation and the evolution of crack propagation in engineering materials and structures, bridging mathemati-cal analyses of cracks based on singular inte-gral equations, to computational simulation of engineering design. The first two parts of this book focus on elasticity and fracture and provide the basis for discussions on fracture morphology and its numerical simulation, which may lead to a simulation-based fracture control in engineering structures. Several design concepts are discussed for the prevention of fatigue and fracture in engineering structures, including safe-life design, fail-safe design, damage tolerant design.


2014. XVI, 304 p. 161 illus., 12 in color. (Mathematics for Industry, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-4-431-54934-5

A. Uncini, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Fundamentals of Adaptive Signal ProcessingFull of robust algorithms and evaluation tools suitable for a wide range of application scenarios, this self-contained text explains the fundamental concepts underlying adaptive signal processing and combines rigor with accessible mathematical language.


2014. XXVI, 704 p. 280 illus., 242 in color. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-319-02806-4

K. P. Valavanis, University of Denver School of Engineering & Computer Science, Denver, CO, USA; G. J. Vachtsevanos, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds)

Handbook of Unmanned Aerial VehiclesFrom design to users, this exhaustive handbook covers all aspects of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It aims to be the comprehensive source for all organizations requiring information on UAVs in a wide spectrum of applications.

7 First unique and comprehensive treatise in the emerging Unmanned Aerial Vehicle do-main 7 Extensive and thorough coverage of all important UAV technologies, R&D advances, business practices, and related topics written by world renowned authorities in their respective fields 7 A must have reference text belonging on the desk of educators, researchers, government and industry practitioners, business leaders and business companies eager to enter the expanding UAV markets

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2014. 1600 p. 200 illus. in color. 7 $1750.00ISBN 978-90-481-9706-4

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2014. 7 $1750.00ISBN 978-90-481-9707-1

Print + eReference

2014. 1600 p. 200 illus. in color. 7 $2200.00ISBN 978-90-481-9708-8









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C. Weiland, Bruckmühl, Germany

Aerodynamic Data of Space VehiclesThis book details the aerodynamics of more than 25 vehicles. It provides readers with insight into the aerodynamics of various flight configurations.



J. M. Williams, Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute, Wilsonville, OR, USA

Digital VLSI Design with VerilogA Textbook from Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute

Updated and revised for a second edition, this text has 27 laboratory exercises alongside complete and tested solutions. Structured to resemble a VLSI integrated circuit design project, it pres-ents the entire range of Verilog, and emphasizes synthesizability.


2nd ed. 2014. 500 p. 200 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-04788-1

W. Yu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; X. Wang, Cadence Design Systems, San Francisco, CA, USA

Advanced Field-Solver Techniques for RC Extraction of Integrated CircuitsDue May 2014Monograph

Distribution rights for China: Tsinghua University Press, Beijing, China


H. Yu, Y. Wang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore

Design Exploration of Emerging Nano-scale Non-volatile MemoryWith focused coverage of key topics ranging from device fabrication to hybrid NVM memory system design-space optimization, this systematic treatment of emerging nano-scale NVM devices adopts a circuits/systems perspective that includes memristic dynamics.


2014. XII, 204 p. 126 illus., 87 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0550-8

B. Zhou, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, People’s Republic of China

Truncated Predictor Feedback for Time-Delay SystemsA groundbreaking new work on the topic, this book includes detailed proofs, summaries of technical results, and solutions to the semi-global and global stabilization problems of linear time delay systems subject to energy and magnitude saturation constraints.


2014. XXI, 447 p. 68 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-54205-3

B. Ben-Nissan, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Ed)

Advances in Calcium Phosphate BiomaterialsThis book covers all the fundamental aspects both of natural and synthetic calcium phosphate bio-materials. It reviews the latest applications in bone regeneration and reconstructive surgery, with integrated analysis of research and clinical issues.


2014. X, 544 p. 207 illus., 96 in color. (Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-53979-4










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H. Borchert, Carl-von-Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany

Solar Cells Based on Colloidal NanocrystalsBridging the disciplinary divide between physics and chemistry, this book presents a new type of solar cell technology with many controllable properties and an extremely promising application as components of photoactive layers derived from liquid media.


2014. XII, 236 p. 108 illus., 49 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04387-6

B. Ding, J. Yu, Donghua University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China (Eds)

Electrospun Nanofibers for Energy and Environmental ApplicationsDue April 2014Contributed volume

2014. X, 544 p. 240 illus., 122 in color. (Nanostructure Science and Technology) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-54159-9

M. K. Miller, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA; R. G. Forbes, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

Nanocharacterization by Atom Probe TomographyThe Local Electrode Atom Probe

In this comprehensive introduction to the use of APT in nanocharacterization, readers will find everything they need to get up to speed on the technique, from the core physics to state-of-the-art instrumentation and revised methods of data analysis.



M. Sardela, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA (Ed)

Practical Materials CharacterizationCovering the most common materials analysis techniques, this book reviews microstructural, surface, morphological and optical characteriza-tion of materials with emphasis on microscopic structural, electronic, biological and mechanical properties.


2014. X, 210 p. 116 illus., 102 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9280-1

J. M. Seminario, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA (Ed)

Design and Applications of Nanomaterials for SensorsDue May 2014Monograph

2014. Approx. 400 p. 227 illus., 199 in color. (Challenges and Advances in Computational Chemistry and Physics, Volume 16) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-017-8847-2

S. Banerjee, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia; Ş. Ş. Erçetin, Hacettepe University and International Science Association, Ankara, Turkey; A. Tekin, Yaşar University, Izmir, Turkey (Eds)

Chaos Theory in PoliticsApplying the latest deterministic chaos and non-linear analysis methodologies to global politics, this volume provides mathematical models for political and economic concerns, using fractals and other techniques to interpret phenomena such as the Arab Spring.


2014. X, 201 p. 13 illus., 12 in color. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-94-017-8690-4












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A. Baracca, Università di Firenze Dipto. Fisica, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; J. Renn, MPI for the History of Science and TOPOI Excellence Cluster, Berlin, Germany; H. Wendt, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin, Germany (Eds)

The History of Physics in CubaThis book brings together a broad spectrum of authors, both from inside and from outside Cuba, who describe the development of Cuba’s scientific system from the colonial period to the present.


2014. XXIV, 538 p. 24 illus. (Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science, Volume 304) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-017-8040-7

J. A. Boguslavskiy, (deceased), Professor Boguslavskiy wrote this book while at the State Scientific Research Institute, Moscow, Russia

Dynamic Systems ModelsNew Methods of Parameter and State Estimation

This book demonstrates the use of polynomial approximation from the mathematical fundamen-tals, through algorithm development to practical applications such as aeroplane flight dynamics or biological sequence analysis. Includes illustrative worked examples.


2014. XIX, 336 p. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04035-6

M. Bonitz, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Institut fuer Theoretische Physik und, Kiel, Germany; J. Lopez, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA; K. Becker, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY, USA; H. Thomsen, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Kiel, Germany (Eds)

Complex PlasmasScientific Challenges and Technological Opportunities


2014. XII, 523 p. 240 illus., 127 in color. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 82) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05436-0

M. Dapor, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy

Transport of Energetic Electrons in SolidsComputer Simulation with Applications to Materials Analysis and Characterization

This book explores electron-solid interaction via the Monte Carlo technique, presenting physical problems related to the transport of hot electrons in solid targets. Validates numerical and theo-retical results via comparison with experimental results.


2014. XIV, 146 p. 58 illus. (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, Volume 257) Hardcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-3-319-03882-7

W. Demtröder, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Laser Spectroscopy 1Basic Principles

The new edition of this standard reference on laser spectroscopy has been completely revised and expanded to incorporate the latest techniques and applications, including ultrafast lasers, coherent matter waves, interference spectroscopy and more.


5th ed. 2014. 500 p. 220 illus. Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-642-53858-2

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S. V. Gupta, Delhi, India

Viscometry for LiquidsCalibration of Viscometers

This book is written for scientists involved in the calibration of viscometers. A detailed description for stepping up procedures to establish the viscos-ity scale and obtaining sets of master viscometers is given in the book. Uncertainty considerations for standard oils of known viscosity are presented.


2014. XV, 256 p. 81 illus., 3 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 194) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04857-4













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J. M. Henn, J. C. Plefka, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Scattering Amplitudes in Gauge TheoriesBridging the gap between introductory courses on quantum field theory and state-of-the-art research, this book offers a course of concise yet self-contained and course-tested lecture notes, ac-companied by numerous exercises and solutions.

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2014. XV, 195 p. 85 illus. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 883) Softcover7 $59.99ISBN 978-3-642-54021-9

I. Hertel, C.-P. Schulz, Max-Born-Institut f. Nichtlineare Optik, Berlin, Germany

Atoms, Molecules and Optical PhysicsAtoms and Spectroscopy

This volume provides canonical knowledge in atomic physics together with the basics of modern spectroscopy. Starting from the fundamentals of quantum physics, it teaches readers the most important phenomena, models and measuring techniques.


2014. 684 p. 190 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-54321-0

I. Hertel, C.-P. Schulz, Max-Born-Institut f. Nichtlineare Optik, Berlin, Germany

Atoms, Molecules and Optical PhysicsMolecules and Photons – Spectroscopy and Collisions

With an emphasis on experimentation and interpretation, this volume introduces lasers and quantum optics. It focuses on the structure of molecules and their spectroscopy as well as on collision physics as the continuum counterpart to bound molecular states.


2014. 737 p. 150 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-54312-8

Y. H. Kang, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Semiconductor Technologies in the Era of ElectronicsTechnological advances in the field of materi-als, devices, circuits, and systems began by the discovery of new properties of objects, or the entrepreneurship with the applications of unique or practical concepts for commercial goods. To implement products using these findings and chal-lenges textbook knowledge is usually sufficient.

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C. Keeton, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA

Principles of AstrophysicsUsing Gravity and Stellar Physics to Explore the Cosmos

Based on a series of award-winning lectures, this physics-oriented analysis of astronomical systems will appeal to students both of physics and engineering. It derives the fundamentals of gravity and the formation of the universe from physical principles.

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Digital Fourier Analysis – FundamentalsThis book covers the basic theory of the discrete and Fast Fourier transform and shows how they are implemented, using clear explanations and a large number of step-by-step illustrations. In-cludes practice problems.

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Embedded Random Matrix Ensembles in Quantum PhysicsThis book offers an exhaustive introduction to and survey of the use of embedded random matrix ensembles in quantum physics, developing the necessary concepts from the beginning, and guiding the reader to the frontiers of present-day research.


2014. XV, 402 p. 92 illus., 27 in color. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 884) Softcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-319-04566-5

Q. Li, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA (Ed)

Nanoscience with Liquid CrystalsFrom Self-Organized Nanostructures to Applications

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W. J. Maciel, Cidade Universitaria IAG/USP, São Paulo, Brazil

Hydrodynamics and Stellar WindsAn Introduction

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A. J. Masys, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK (Ed)

Networks and Network Analysis for Defence and SecurityThis book offers insights into understanding why infrastructures can and do fail in crisis situations, and how to mitigate these effects. It presents tech-niques for using big data towards understanding vulnerabilities in complex networks.

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Flux Pinning in SuperconductorsThis book covers the flux pinning mechanisms and properties and the electromagnetic phenom-ena caused by the flux pinning common for metal-lic, high-Tc and MgB2 superconductors.

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Nuclear ReactionsAn Introduction

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Practical Opto-ElectronicsAn Illustrated Guide for the Laboratory

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2014. IX, 395 p. 464 illus., 3 in color. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 184) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04512-2

G. B. Rossi, Universita degli Studi di Genova - DIMEC Laboratorio di Misure, Genova, Italy

Measurement and ProbabilityA Probabilistic Theory of Measurement with Applications

Measurement plays a fundamental role in both the physical and behavioral sciences, as well as in engineering and technology, in that it acts as a link between abstract models and empirical reality and is a preferred method of gathering information from the real world. This in turn poses a challenge: is it possible to develop a single theory of mea-surement for the various domains of science and technology in which measurement is involved? One such theory is presented in this book, which addresses three main issues: What is the meaning of measurement? How do we measure? What can be measured? Since uncertainty plays an essential part, the theory is expressed in probabilistic terms; some key applications are also addressed.


2014. 280 p. (Springer Series in Measurement Science and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-017-8824-3

C. L. Ruggles, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK (Ed)

Handbook of Archaeoastronomy and EthnoastronomyThis book covers a broad range of fundamental themes, key issues, and aspects of theory and practice ranging from social theory to field methodology. Includes a set of wide-ranging archaeoastronomical case studies that stretch back to Palaeolithic days.

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L. Salasnich, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy

Quantum Physics of Light and MatterA Modern Introduction to Photons, Atoms and Many-Body Systems

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P. Schneider, Argelander-Institut für Astronomie Universität Bonn, Schneider, Germany

Extragalactic Astronomy and CosmologyAn Introduction

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M. S. Sodha, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India

Kinetics of Complex PlasmasIntroducing the basic concepts of complex plasma kinetics as well as typical applications of the theory, this book addresses subjects ranging from dust particle size distribution and statistical mechanics to nonlinear interactions with electro-magnetic fields.


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O. Stenzel, Fraunhofer Institute IOF, Jena, Germany

Optical CoatingsMaterial Aspects in Theory and Practice

As well as coverage of the base concepts in thin film theory, this volume has details of many of the latest results in the field, including materials mixtures and nanostructured coatings. It includes dedicated software packages for materials charac-terization.


2014. Approx. 260 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (Springer Series in Surface Sciences, Volume 54) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54062-2

C. Velzel, Deurne, The Netherlands

A Course in Lens DesignThis book teaches readers how to design sixteen types of lenses, from beginning to end. It intro-duces geometrical optics, optical instruments and aberrations as well as gives a description of the process of lens design and the strategies used in this process.


2014. XIX, 336 p. 231 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 183) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-017-8684-3

C. Vidal, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium

The Beginning and the EndThe Meaning of Life in a Cosmological Perspective

In this fascinating journey to the edge of science, Vidal takes on big philosophical questions: Does our universe have a beginning and an end or is it cyclic? Are we alone in the universe? What is the role of intelligent life, if any, in cosmic evolution?


2014. XXXIV, 381 p. 42 illus., 23 in color. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover7 $69.99ISBN 978-3-319-05061-4

K. Weltner, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; S. John, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK; W. J. Weber, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; P. Schuster, Sulzbach, Germany; J. Grosjean, University of Bath Fac. Engineering & Design, Bath, UK

Mathematics for Physicists and EngineersFundamentals and Interactive Study Guide

In its new edition, this book offers an all-new chapter on Fourier integrals and Fourier trans-forms, plus numerous updates to existing material, 30 new problems with solutions and a substantial update to the contents of the online interactive study guide.


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B. J. West, Army Research Office, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA; M. Turalska, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; P. Grigolini, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA

Networks of EchoesImitation, Innovation and Invisible Leaders

Networks of Echoes: Imitation, Innovation and Invisible Leaders is a mathematically rigorous and data rich book on a fascinating area of the science and engineering of social webs.


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