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The period from the American Civil War to World War I has been called "the age of the university," suggesting that colleges, in contrast to universities, were static institutions out of touch with American society. Bruce Leslie challenges this view, using case studies of four representative colleges from the Middle Atlantic region.

Gerard Chaliand narrates the major events that followed the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru, and seeks to make meaningful the strict chronicle of a conquest through those who lived it. Human details and the broader political background bring to life one of history's great tragedies.

This volume is part of a continuing series designed to provide authoritative reviews on recent developments and applications of well-established techniques in the field of electroanalytical chemistry. Volume 25 includes measurement of absolute single half-cell reduction potentials with mass spectrometry, bioanalytical applications of electrochemistry at liquid¿liquid microinterfaces, an advance in anodic molecular electrochemistry, and discussion of protein film chemistry techniques for studying hydrogenase. Coverage in this volume should specifically appeal to electrochemists, bioanalytical and life scientists, microbiologists, and researchers in bio-nanotechnology.

This book provides the necessary information on material characterization and finite element methods applications. It begins with a thorough introduction to materials and basic electromagnetics, and provides a refresher on the finite elements method concepts. The book then moves into experimental and numerical modeling related to losses and material characterization with an emphasis on hysteresis. The second part of the book employs the concepts presented in its first part and apply them on 3D Finite Element methods in several formulations, considering nodal and edge elements.

Presenting the work of international experts who discuss all aspects of probiotics and prebiotics, this volume reviews current scientific understanding and research being conducted in this area. The book examines the sources and production of probiotics and prebiotics. It explores their use in gastrointestinal disorders, infections, cancer prevention, allergies, asthma, and other disorders. It also discusses the use of these supplements in infant, elderly, and animal nutrition, and reviews regulations and safety issues.

This third edition covers design concerns and philosophies, touches on regulatory control, the behavior of natural fires through to the properties of various engineering materials at elevated temperatures. Focusing on the fire sections of the Eurocodes, the book provides detailed design advice, together with the background for the main structural materials such as concrete, steel, composite steel-concrete, timber, masonry and aluminium. This third edition has significant updates of materials properties, calculations, and less 'standard' materials such as concrete filled tubes, masonry, plastics and glass.

Written by a leading national expert, Charles H. Eccleston, this book provides detailed direction for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), highlighting best professional practices (BBP), and lessons learned from case law that provide valuable direction for preparing legally defensible analyses. This book is not about preparing bigger or more complicated EISs¿but better ones. Beginning with fundamental topics and advancing into advanced subjects, Eccleston describes EIS preparation as a comprehensive framework for planning future actions, rather than merely a document preparation process.

Updating the Handbook of Media for Clinical Microbiology, this book provides a compilation of the formulations, methods of preparation, and applications for media used in clinical and public health microbiology laboratories. Comprising both classic and modern media, the handbook describes almost 1,800 types of media, listed alphabetically, including new media for the cultivation of emerging bacteria, fungi, and viruses that are causing major medical problems around the world. The book¿s format allows easy reference to information needed to prepare media for cultivating pathogenic microorganisms.

This book underlines the importance of reciprocal interactions between probiotics and humans in terms of stress induction, epigenetic control of cellular responses, oxidative status, bioactive molecules biosynthesis, moonlighting proteins secretion, endogenous toxins neutralization, and several other biological functions. It explores how these responses can affect metabolism and metabolic-related disorders, gutbrain axis balance, mood, inflammatory, allergic and anti-infective reactions, cancer, and ageing. The book explores how probiotics create a dynamic and "fluid" network of signals able to control the balance between healthy and altered human status.

General purpose graphics processing units (GPGPUs) enable researchers in a variety of fields to benefit from the computational power of all the cores available inside graphics cards. This book shows you how to use GPUs for applications in diverse scientific fields, from physics and mathematics to computer science. The book explains the methods necessary for designing or porting your scientific application on GPUs and will improve your knowledge about image processing, numerical applications, methodology to design efficient applications, optimization methods, and much more.

This book provides readers with a comprehensive treatment of computer methods and constitutive models that they can use for teaching, research, and solving a wide range of practical problems in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics. It discusses factors such as in-situ conditions, elastic, plastic and creep deformations, stress path, volume change, existence of fluids (water), non-homogeneities, inherent and induced discontinuities or microcracking leading to softening and failure, and types of loading such as static, repetitive and dynamic.

The book is a synthesis of new control thinking with process variability understanding. The diagnosis of abnormalities and the resolution of their causes are demonstrated for aluminum production plants, and a compendium of symptom/cause/correction responses is included for aluminum plant operators. Most narrated examples also demonstrate the interaction between human behavior and control, requiring a more scientific, questioning approach to the management of production. This approach is drawn from the authors¿ more than 25 years of experience, not only in metals plants but also in petrochemical and in food processing plants. Readers get a view into the human aspect of accidents and the problems of production.

This book provides information on synthesis, properties, and applications of carbon nanomaterials. With novel materials, such as graphene (atomically flat carbon) or carbon onions (carbon nanospheres), the family of carbon nanomaterials is rapidly growing. This book provides a state-of-the-art overview and in-depth analysis of the most important carbon nanomaterials. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field which ensures that both, a review on the subject along with emerging perspectives are provided to the reader.

A detailed compendium from regions around the world about the use of honey as a natural healer, this book provides coverage of various medical uses of honey. It covers the history of honey; its chemical composition and physical properties; therapeutic properties such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties; and uses for medical conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetic ulcers, and cancers. The book also examines honey-based formulations, chemical analysis of honey, and honey in the food industry.

From metals and polymers to ceramics, natural materials, and composites, this book covers the environmental impacts on a broad range of materials used for the engineering of infrastructure, buildings, machines, and components¿all of which experience some form of degradation. The text discusses fundamental degradation processes and presents examp

A valuable compendium: broad In scope, rich In detail: It should be a most useful reference for students and teachers

The troubles in Ireland are not new. They have taken a heavy toll in lives and, perhaps more importantly, in psychological health. From testing and interviews with the children, women, and men of Northern Ireland beginning in 1969, Fields has developed a case study of the long-term effects of stress on a population.

This book arouses discussion about the place of Ludwig Gumplowicz in the history of sociology. It offers an overview of Gumplowicz' main ideas in general, particularly those expressed in his other major work, Der Rassenkampf, and an examination of the men and movements in sociology.

In this Westview Press Spotlight, Melani Cammett and Ishac Diwan explore the impact of the Arab Spring and subsequent events in the region.

In this Westview Press Spotlight, Mark L. Haas explores the major political consequences of the Arab Spring protests in North Africa and the Middle East as well as how and why U.S. leaders responded to these developments.

This book is a concise guide written by two individuals who have been there under the lights and in front of the camera. Its no-nonsense approach offers readers practical advice about on-camera performance, including key aspects of voice, movement, communication and appearance. It gives them a foundation for working in the studio, in the field and in front of an audience; it is ideal for media performers of any type, including those who work as reporters, company spokespersons, or community advocates. Recommendations include how to properly position oneself for a shot, how to improve articulation, how to deal with stress and how to best perform online. "Try-It-Out" exercises help readers put what they have learned into practice and prepare to be on camera. Key terms are bolded in the chapters and are collected in a book-end Glossary for easy reference.

This book is about designing instruction that makes comprehension the priority in reading and in content area study. The comprehension model described responds to calls from literacy experts and professional organizations for inquiry-based instruction that prepares readers to be active meaning makers who are adept at both critical and creative thinking.

This book gives readers the tools they need to achieve work design that is ergonomically effective while remaining economically feasible. Whether studying work design/ergonomics in a college classroom, preparing for the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) exam, or working as a professional in the field, readers can depend on this book to provide them with the information they need. Work Design is a single source for ergonomics, work design, and work measurement. Its engineering orientation equips readers with practical design information and procedures; its explicit organization, conversational style, and clear explanations make it easy to read and understand. The book's many charts and graphics dynamically illustrate important concepts and principles, and its extensive references give readers confidence in the material.

This book illustrates correct techniques and demonstrates how to achieve optimal results in Bowling. It focuses on skills and drills or program design, and addresses a broad range of strategies specifically designed to improve performance now and in the future.

This profusely illustrated book gives an exhaustive account of the principal types of soils of our planet. The "progressive descent of weathering fronts" model, recognized and used by eminent international scientists is the guiding principle of choice to link the observations and to give the reader a synthetic and coherent view of the differentiation of soils. In each case, the introductory reminders summarize the physicochemical and mineralogical principles necessary for understanding the text. The nomenclatures rely systematically and simultaneously on the two most commonly used classifications: Soil Taxonomy and World Reference Base. This reference manual is aimed at students of the undergraduate and graduate courses, but is also intended for workers and scientists in this subject area (geologists, pedologists, agronomists, land-use planners, foresters, etc.) as well as for all those concerned with or interested in protection of the environment.

This early work by the great American philosopher, George Santayana discusses the subject of beauty. He argues that beauty is the clearest manifestation of perfection, and the best evidence of its possibility.

A history of psychoanalytic theory and therapy. Clara Thompson was a leading representative of the cultural interpersonal school of psychoanalysis, sometimes known as the "neo-Freudians" that included Karen Horney, Erich Fromm and Harry Stack Sullivan.

Here, Hans Eysenk applies the principles of modern learning theory to account for the observed phenomena of hysteria and anxiety. Such principles were initially developed through the experimnts and theories of Pavlov, Hull, and Tolman.

A study on toxic substances and their effects. Written in a manner that should be accessible to both non-professionals and professionals, Dr Valciukas explains how health and human behaviour may be adversely affected by neurotoxins. He includes a history of neurotoxicology.

The detrimental effects of imprisonment have been documented and accepted in most western countries. This study examines the effectiveness of alternatives to imprisonment. It includes an analysis of Swedish policies that should be of interest to scholars and policy-makers.