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  • The Carbon Footprint of our Primary Energy Sources

    • 1st Edition
    • Mukul M. Sharma
    • English
    The Carbon Footprint of our Primary Energy Sources supplies readers with a comprehensive, accessible analysis of the carbon footprints of a range of primary energy sources including crude oil, natural gas, coal, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy and nuclear energy, and biofuels, and their carbon footprints, employing a full lifecycle assessment (LCA) of each primary energy source. It furnishes both the foundation and a tool for estimating carbon footprints for a range of energy systems. The work culminates in a cost-benefit analysis of these primary energy sources.With the significant uptick of global investment in alternative energies and the global focus on reducing emissions, this text delivers an important foundational overview/understandi... of these systems, and an opportunity for teachers and readers to apply learnings to their own energy consumption choices.
  • Nutrición y dietética clínica

    • 5th Edition
    • Jordi Salas-Salvadó + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Nutrición y dietética clínica se consolida en esta quinta edición como una obra esencial para los profesionales de la salud por su enfoque riguroso y multidisciplinar sobre el tratamiento dietético de las enfermedades relacionadas con la alimentación. Destaca el carácter colaborativo de la obra y su alcance global, ya que cuenta con la experiencia de más de 100 autores españoles e hispanoamericanos, todos ellos médicos, dietistas-nutricioni... o profesionales de otras especialidades relacionadas con la alimentación y la nutrición. Una importante novedad en esta edición es la introducción de un capítulo sobre trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, así como un anexo titulado «Nombres de alimentos en países de habla hispana» que, sin duda, apoya la consolidación de la proyección internacional de este texto, especialmente en países de América Latina, respetando la diversidad cultural y lingüística utilizando los términos propios de cada región para facilitar la compren­sión global. Los directores de la obra, el Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó y la Dra. Nancy Babio, junto con las Dras. Anna Bonada, M. Engràcia Saló y Rosa Burgos, y el Dr. Guillermo Cárdenas, han liderado este proyecto con dedicación y compromiso, asegurando la calidad y el rigor científico que han caracterizado Nutrición y dietética clínica desde la primera edición. La nueva edición ofrece acceso al e-book en el que se incluyen preguntas de autoevaluación con respuestas razonadas para fomentar la reflexión y evaluar la comprensión de los contenidos.
  • Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites

    Design, Characteristics, and Technical Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Ayesha Kausar
    • English
    Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites: Design, Characteristics, and Technical Potential explores the significant contributions of three-dimensional graphene and derived nanocomposites to the fields of nanoscience and technology. These materials boast impressive structural, morphological, conductive, mechanical, thermal, and biological properties essential for creating high-performance nanocomposites. The research on these advanced materials has garnered immense interest due to their exceptional physical attributes and cutting-edge applications, spanning from energy and environmental solutions to biomedical innovations. This book presents comprehensive information on the state-of-the-art of three-dimensional graphene nanocomposites.The volume provides thorough coverage of the structure, design, characteristics, and processing of these nanocomposites with inorganic nanoparticles (metal, metal oxide, MOF, etc.) and polymeric matrices (thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbery, and conjugating). It elucidates applications in energy storage and conversion devices (supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, fuel cells), radiation protection, environmental purification (water/gas purification, gas sensing), and biomedical fields (tissue scaffolds, biosensing, drug delivery). Moreover, the book examines the industrial, commercial, economic, and future sustainability aspects of three-dimensional graphene-derived nanocomposites.
  • Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2 Volume Set

    • 9th Edition
    • Syed A. Ahmad + 1 more
    • English
    Now published in partnership with the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition, offers lavishly illustrated, authoritative guidance on endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive procedures, as well as current medical therapies. An all-new editorial team led by Drs. Syed A. Ahmad and Aurora D. Pryor provides a fresh perspective on both content and organization, incorporating new and diverse images and illustrations, new videos, and new contributing authors who represent a “who’s who” of international experts in the field. A must-have reference for more than 60 years, this significantly revised, two-volume reference is your one-stop resource for proven, systematic approaches to all relevant adult and pediatric GI disorders and operations.
  • Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting

    An Introductory Toolkit
    • 2nd Edition
    • Shawn Milrad
    • English
    Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting: An Introductory Toolkit, Second Edition provides a bridge between early meteorology courses and more advanced courses in synoptic-dynamic analysis. This valuable reference also imparts qualitative weather analysis and forecasting tools and techniques to researchers and practitioners who require deeper foundational knowledge of weather forecasting. Sections introduce readers to surface weather instrumentation, observations, and plots, radiosondes and upper-air charts, a process-based guide to understanding the motion and intensity of cyclones, anticyclones, fronts, and the diagnosis of vertical motion and associated large-scale weather conditions.After learning about the applications of modern satellite and radar imagery to synoptic analysis and forecasting, readers are provided a complete three-dimensional picture of the troposphere through thermodynamic diagram and sounding analysis techniques. This invaluable resource offers strong support for building qualitative weather observation, analysis, and forecasting skills.
  • Fisioterapia oncológica y cuidados paliativos

    • 1st Edition
    • Marta Gómez Nicolás
    • Spanish
    Fisioterapia oncológica y cuidados paliativos es una guía diseñada para ofrecer a los fisioterapeutas recursos prácticos basados en la más reciente evidencia científica, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con cáncer. Desde una perspectiva integral y actualizada de la fisioterapia oncológica y los cuidados paliativos, presenta las secuelas físicas más comunes derivadas tanto de la enfermedad como de sus tratamientos, incluyendo aquellas a menudo subestimadas en la práctica clínica, y proporciona estrategias eficaces para su manejo. Su combinación de amplitud temática, enfoque práctico y actualización científica convierten esta obra en un recurso esencial para fisioterapeutas, oncólogos y otros profesionales de la salud que buscan una comprensión completa y aplicada de la fisioterapia en oncología, y también para estudiantes de fisioterapia que deseen especializarse y profundizar en este campo.
  • Updates on Covid-19, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39-2
    • Rajesh T. Gandhi + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Rajesh T. Gandhi and Michael R. Jordan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on COVID-19. Top experts provide updates on recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, viral protection, and vaccinations, offering infectious disease physicians state-of-the-art clinical and scientific information. With research ongoing and many unanswered questions, this content is key to help stay abreast of current research and clinical information on COVID-19.
  • Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60-2
    • Sarah Dewell + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Sarah Dewell and Trina Walker bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge. Genetics is now influencing assessment, diagnosis, and management across all areas of practice, and in this issue, top experts explore the connection between health, genes, and nursing care. Articles equip nurses with an understanding of basic genomic concepts and principles, how they are used in practice, and how they will shape future nursing care - including key topics such as pharmacogenomics.
  • Innovative Creep Analysis Methods

    101 Solved Problems
    • 1st Edition
    • Vahid Monfared
    • English
    Innovative Creep Analysis Methods: 101 Solved Problems provides analytical insight and solutions to commonly encountered problems involving creep deformation of materials. The book provides fundamental insight into the phenomenon of creep, methods for analyzing elasticity and plasticity problems, outlines the effects of atomic number and atomic weight on creep, as well as simulation techniques for elasto-plastic deformation in composites by flow-rule. Creep formulations and computational modeling techniques are provided throughout. Each problem presented is meticulously solved with detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, ensuring that readers grasp the underlying concepts. Problems featured include predicting principal creep stress in fibrous composites, obtaining creep strain rate in nickel, obtaining creep-rupture life in alloy S-590, finding nonlinear isochronous curves with Ramberg-Osgood Form, finding the strain formulation in a viscoelastic model, obtaining maximum creep stress in beam and elastic deflection, deformation of creep plastically, calculating minimum creep strain rate, and much more.
  • Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

    • 5th Edition
    • Jeffrey S. Ross + 1 more
    • English
    Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Spine, fifth edition, is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, neuroradiologists, and trainees―anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s spinal imaging. Drs. Jeffrey Ross, Kevin Moore, and their team of highly regarded experts provide updated information on disease identification and imaging techniques to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is image-rich, with succinct bullets that quickly convey details, and includes the latest literature references, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.