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    • Neurophysiology of Silence Part A: Empirical Studies

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 277
      • June 6, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Neurophysiology of Silence, Volume 277 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, including chapters on Mindfulness, mind wandering and creativity, The cloud of unknowing: Cognitive dedifferentiation in whole-body perceptual deprivation, Embodying abstract concepts: the connection between meditation, empathy and introception, Measures of music-like experience emergent in a sonic ganzfeld: an example of perceptual structuring on the edge of silence, Doing out of silence: The effects of visual art on verbal creativity, Cessation experiences during meditation, The psychophysiology of covert behavior during goal directed behavior, and much more.

    • Atlas Netter d'anatomie humaine

      • 8th Edition
      • June 1, 2023
      • Frank H. Netter
      • French
      • Hardback
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      Le succès de cet ouvrage réside dans la qualité et la beauté du travail du Dr Frank H. Netter ainsi que du Dr Carlos A. G. Machado, parmi les plus grands illustrateurs médicaux au monde.Ensemble, ces deux médecins-artistes au talent unique mettent en évidence le corps humain du point de vue du clinicien.Les magnifiques planches s’accompagnent d’une soixantaine d’images radiologiques soigneusement sélectionnées qui permettent de relier l’anatomie illustrée à l’anatomie vivante pour aider à la compréhension et à la pratique quotidienne.Cette 8e édition, entièrement révisée, est conforme à la Terminologia Anatomica dans sa dernière version et s’est considérablement enrichie :Plus de 30 nouvelles illustrations du Dr Machado sont notamment dédiées à l’anatomie desystème en ouverture de l’ouvrage, mais offrent également une diversification des modèlesmasculin et féminin et prennent en compte les variations de couleur de peau ; de nouvellesplanches sont consacrées au coeur et aux aires précordiales d’auscultation, aux valves cardiaques,aux veines du membre supérieur et du membre inférieur, et à une coupe transversale du pied.De nouveaux tableaux récapitulatifs sur les nerfs (incluant l’origine, le trajet, la fonction, etc.)complètent les tableaux de grande importance clinique des structures anatomiques et lestableaux des muscles, déjà présents dans la précédente édition.Les clichés d’imagerie, repérables facilement, ont été sélectionnés selon des critères d’utilitépour les étudiants apprenant l’anatomie.Cette 8e édition donne accès à des compléments en ligne français inédits et interactifs – 150 planches pour s’entraîner en mode « drag and drop » et 341 QCM interactifs – et à l’ensemble des compléments en ligne américains – modèles tridimensionnels (3D), vidéos de dissections, planches de dissections commentées ainsi que des planches supplémentaires.Cett... 8e édition offre également un accès gratuit à une vingtaine de modèles 3D (corrélés auxplanches correspondantes dans l’ouvrage) de la plateforme d’anatomie 3D immersive « Complete Anatomy ».

    • Handbook of Metaheuristic Algorithms

      • 1st Edition
      • May 30, 2023
      • Chun-Wei Tsai + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Handbook of Metaheuristic Algorithms: From Fundamental Theories to Advanced Applications provides a brief introduction to metaheuristic algorithms from the ground up, including basic ideas and advanced solutions. Although readers may be able to find source code for some metaheuristic algorithms on the Internet, the coding styles and explanations are generally quite different, and thus requiring expanded knowledge between theory and implementation. This book can also help students and researchers construct an integrated perspective of metaheuristic and unsupervised algorithms for artificial intelligence research in computer science and applied engineering domains. Metaheuristic algorithms can be considered the epitome of unsupervised learning algorithms for the optimization of engineering and artificial intelligence problems, including simulated annealing (SA), tabu search (TS), genetic algorithm (GA), ant colony optimization (ACO), particle swarm optimization (PSO), differential evolution (DE), and others. Distinct from most supervised learning algorithms that need labeled data to learn and construct determination models, metaheuristic algorithms inherit characteristics of unsupervised learning algorithms used for solving complex engineering optimization problems without labeled data, just like self-learning, to find solutions to complex problems.

    • Sustainable Mass Transit

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 25, 2023
      • Thomas Abdallah
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation, Second Edition highlights the many sustainability solutions and alternatives to fossil fuel usage including renewable energy and efficiency in mass transit, as well as the conservation of materials, water, and air and the overall health of communities. This new edition will update the reader on developments in the field since 2017 and advancements in sustainability solutions. It explores how Environmental Management System frameworks improve environmental performance in the operations, maintenance, design, rehabilitation, and expansion of a mass transportation system. The book covers the numerous types of mass transit systems, looking closely at all their key functions, including operations, maintenance, development, design, building, and retrofitting. It explores the mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts, including green infrastructure, materials conservation, ecological conservation, and more. It covers energy, greenhouse gas emissions, toxic pollution and other significant environmental impacts, recycling, and more. It also examines organizational best practices and environmental regulatory constraints and life cycle assessments, describing which sustainable elements can be added while rehabilitating or expanding a mass transportation infrastructure or ancillary facility. The book concludes with a look at forthcoming sustainable initiatives that will enhance mass transit systems.

    • Project Finance in Theory and Practice

      • 4th Edition
      • May 24, 2023
      • Stefano Gatti
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Project Finance in Theory and Practice: Designing, Structuring, and Financing Private and Public Projects, Fourth Edition provides essential, core coverage of project finance, offering new insights into Sharia-compliant instruments and a comprehensive overview of the current state of international regulation of banking post financial crisis. This updated edition includes new case studies and topics related to country risk, along with insights from project finance experts who share their specialized knowledge on legal issues and the role of advisors in project finance details. The book will be useful for readers at all levels of education and experience who want to learn how to succeed in project finance.

    • Speaking, Writing and Communicating

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 78
      • May 23, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Speaking, Writing and Communicating, Volume 78 in The Psychology of Learning and Motivation series, provides the latest release in this important resource that features empirical and theoretical contributions in cognitive and experimental psychology.

    • Solar-Driven Green Hydrogen Generation and Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • May 18, 2023
      • Rohit Srivastava + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Solar-Driven Green Hydrogen Generation and Storage presents the latest research and technologies in hydrogen generation through solar energy. With in-depth coverage of three key topics, the book discusses green hydrogen technologies, solid hydrogen storage, and hydrogen energy applications.The book begins with a deep dive into photoelectrochemical water splitting, examining different catalysts, such as perovskite-based, phosphorene-based, polymer-based, transition metal-based single atom, blue-titania, carbon-based, Mxene and semiconductor-based catalysts. Subsequent chaptersanalyze hydrogen production techniques, including electrolysis, photobiological, thermochemical, and biomass gasification methods. After reviewing key hydrogen storage technologies, the book concludeswith a summary of the applications of hydrogen in various industry sectors.This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and engineers interested in renewable energy, hydrogen production, and energy storage.

    • A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • May 17, 2023
      • Elizabeth Ruth + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      With the rapidly growing demand for mental health care there is a need for efficient and effective psychological treatment options. Low Intensity Psychological Therapy has become well established in the England Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme as a beneficial and versatile treatment option for mild-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy: Care in High Volume, provides a guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy from the perspective of the Low Intensity Practitioner. This book describes the Low Intensity role as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to psychological care. The authors use a series of case vignettes, personal experience and current literature to help navigate the context of the role and its potential for ethical and safe expansion.

    • Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2023
      • Dennis H. Reid + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Association of American Publishers (AAP) PROSE Award Winner in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, 2024**The degree to which adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities experiences desired lifestyles often is heavily dependent on supports and services provided by human service agencies. Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Person-Centered Applications of Behavior Analysis describes how desired of individual adults can be accurately identified and supports and services provided in accordance with those desires. Focusing on person-centered applications of behavior analysis, procedures are presented for human service staff to develop good relationships with individuals, provide routine choice opportunities and ensure access to preferences, teach individuals to exert control over their daily lifestyles, overcome challenging behavior in acceptable ways, and treat individuals with dignity. The goal is to ensure individuals achieve lifestyles they personally desire and experience day-to-day happiness.

    • Neuropsychopharmacology

      • 1st Edition
      • May 10, 2023
      • Jahangir Moini + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Neuropsychopharmacol... reviews the principles of pharmacology with a focus on the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Beyond autonomic and central nervous system pharmacology, this volume uniquely discusses psychiatric disorders and the pharmacological interventions that are available for conditions including depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. With a focus on these specific body systems, readers will see end-of-chapter questions that offer real-world case studies, as well as multiple-choice questions for further learning. Beneficial features and content also include two extensive examination tests, which each contain 100 questions for better learning or to be used in teaching, and a glossary. Helpful appendices cover high-alert medications and toxicology effects on the nervous system. Each chapter will contain classifications of medications, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, clinical indications and toxicities.

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