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  • Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology

    • 7th Edition
    • Nicholas Drage + 1 more
    • English
    Offering a clear, well-illustrated overview of all major imaging topics in dentistry, Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition, provides key information for dental undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and general dental practitioners. Now fully up to date, this popular text uses an easy-to-understand approach that simplifies complex concepts and makes learning easier and more enjoyable. More than 1,100 illustrations—many new to this edition—present clinical, diagnostic, and practical information in an accessible manner, and clearly demonstrate why dental imaging is essential for diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the teeth and jaws.

  • Energy-Efficient Transformative Technologies for Data-Driven Smart Cities

    • 1st Edition
    • Hamed Nozari + 1 more
    • English
    Energy-Efficient Transformative Technologies for Data-Driven Smart Cities delves into innovative solutions and groundbreaking methodologies essential for constructing smart cities that prioritize energy efficiency and security. With the modern urban landscape rapidly evolving, this book serves as a vital resource for policymakers, engineers, and researchers striving to harness data-driven technologies effectively. From sustainable energy systems to advanced data management frameworks, this comprehensive guide explores pivotal tools and strategies that address the challenges of urbanization and environmental impact.Beyond energy efficiency, the book emphasizes the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, seamless integration of IoT devices, and intelligent urban planning. It offers actionable insights for achieving smart city infrastructures that are both resilient and adaptive.

  • Contemporary Practice Models in OMS, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-4
    • Vincent J. Perciaccante
    • English
    In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Vincent J. Perciaccante brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Practice Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Managing an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice has undergone recent dramatic changes. Many solo practitioners are part of group private practices and management organizations, and the practice landscape of even the academic, military, and specialty oral surgeon has changed. Each article in this issue focuses on a specific, current practice model for oral surgeons, and discusses benefits, drawbacks, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and future directions. Every major practice model is covered.

  • Progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37
    • R. Alan Aitken + 1 more
    • English
    Progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 37 is the latest in this annual review series commissioned by the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC). Volumes in the series contain both highlights of the previous year’s literature on heterocyclic chemistry and articles on new developing topics of particular interest to heterocyclic chemists. Chapters are all written by leading researchers in their field, brining a systematic survey of the important original material reported in the literature of heterocyclic chemistry in 2024.As with previous volumes in the series, this new release enables academic and industrial chemists and advanced students to keep abreast of developments in heterocyclic chemistry in a convenient way.

  • Membrane Technologies for Biohydrogen Production and Purification

    Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Membrane Technologies for Biohydrogen Production and Purification: Current Trends and Future Developments in Bio-Membranes focuses on the introduction, analysis, and application of membrane technologies for biohydrogen production, purification, storage, and transport. The book provides comprehensive coverage of emerging membrane-based technologies for the production and purification of biohydrogen by integrated engineering approaches with a special focus on novel membrane-based techniques for maximizing biohydrogen yields. It details recent developments in materials, design, and engineering aspects of membranes-assisted biohydrogen technology, illustrating their advantages over conventional systems, improved performance, and industry potential. The book sheds light and gives a broad, but very detailed, view from the point of view of scientists, researchers, students, and industrial engineers working in the field of biohydrogen and its technology transfer from laboratory to industry. It also includes an exclusive chapter on case studies of pilot-scale demonstrations of membrane-assisted biohydrogen production and purification, assuring the industrial potential of the book's topic. This makes it a key reference for experts and R&D managers interested in the industrial development of biohydrogen production as well as academic researchers and postgraduate students working in the wider areas of membrane technology and biohydrogen technology.

  • Brewing with Sorghum

    A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer
    • 1st Edition
    • Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
    • English
    Brewing with Sorghum: A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer offers a one-stop shop for readers to learn about all aspects of this high-potential product. The entire process from malting sorghum to producing beer is addressed, as well as the fundamentals and theories of the process, the methods and procedures for malting sorghum, and the enzymatic alterations that take place during the malting process. The steps involved in making sorghum beer: mashing, saccharification, boiling wort, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and storage, are also covered, as well as sensory evaluation and quality control methods. Moving from background and foundational information into practical content, this book will be useful to users of various levels of knowledge and familiarity with the topic. Case studies and brand success stories, as well as information on process improvement and best practices are included throughout. Food and beverage researchers from academic, industry, and governmental settings will benefit from this resource.

  • The Obstetrics and Gynecology Workforce: Challenges and Strategies, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-4
    • William F. Rayburn
    • English
    In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, Dr. William Rayburn, in his final issue as Consulting Editor, brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Workforce Issues Affecting Obstetrician-Gynecol... Top experts discuss current issues and long-term implications of key topics such as the roles of advanced practice nurses, family physicians, and hospitalists, as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender diversity. Readers will come away with the information they need to prepare for the future as obstetric and gynecologic clinicians.

  • Brake Pads

    Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Testing
    • 1st Edition
    • Reza Taherian
    • English
    Brake Pads: Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Testing offers a comprehensive resource on this vital component of the braking system of a variety of vehicles (passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, and airplanes). This specialized volume aims to bridge the theory and practice of designing and producing well-performing, greener, and cost-effective brake pads.It encompasses, in Part I, an overview of friction materials already available on the market and other more recently developed formulations and, in Part II, step-by-step examinations of a range of manufacturing parameters with related effects on the specific properties of the selected compounds as well as testing techniques.Discussio... on regulatory standards, literature reviews, case studies, application scenarios, and analytical modeling make for a unique contribution that is not only timely but also shows the field’s potential for ever-growing transformation.

  • Subseasonal to Seasonal Prediction

    The Gap Between Weather and Climate Forecasting
    • 2nd Edition
    • Andrew Robertson + 1 more
    • English
    Subseasonal-to-Seaso... Prediction provides the latest thinking from experts in the fields of sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) predictability science, numerical modeling, operational forecasting, and developing application sectors. This fully updated second edition comprehensively covers the sources of S2S predictability, S2S modeling, and forecasting using dynamical or machine learning methods, and S2S applications. There are brand new chapters on the role of the ocean in sub-seasonal predictability, machine learning in S2S prediction, co-produced S2S climate services in Africa, S2S for energy, and marine weather prediction on S2S timescales. This valuable resource offers atmospheric and climate scientists the very latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Case Studies in Energy Systems

    A Practical Approach to Energy System Design and Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Vincenzo Bianco + 1 more
    • English
    Case Studies in Energy Systems: A Practical Approach to Energy System Design and Analysis demonstrates the application of both fundamental and advanced principles by providing a broad range of case studies, examples, and models. Opening with a clear summary of the foundational theory, this book then presents a selection of case studies based on the experience of experts. Examples are analyzed in a holistic context, considering environmental, economic, and technological aspects. Finally, the authors have provided models, codes, and calculation spreadsheets where appropriate, allowing readers to test the tools for themselves.Equipping researchers and advanced students for the transition to industry practice, this book is a guide to real-world problem-solving for the energy future.

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