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Physical Sciences Catalog 2007- April 2010 Agriculture 1

Animal Science 7

Biochemistry 7

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Chemistry 18

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Earth Science 40

Ecology 42

Electrochemistry 42

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Nanotechnology 94

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Agriculture Agriculture Aquaculture Research Progress Takumi K. Nakamura (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-247-7. $129.00. 327 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research on aquaculture, which is the cultivation of aquatic organisms. Unlike fishing, aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, implies the cultivation of aquatic populations under controlled conditions. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments. Agriculture Agricultural Conservation: Converting Grassland to Cropland GAO 2009. 978-1-60456-630-7. $39.00. 97 pp. Soft. The nation’s remaining grassland has several important benefits, such as providing land for grazing and wildlife habitat for many at-risk species. However, over the past 3 centuries about half of the grassland has been converted to other uses, principally cropland. In addition to losing important grassland values, such conversions may result in increased spending on federal farm programs, such as crop insurance, especially in marginal areas. Agriculture Transgenic Plants: New Research Oliver T. Chan (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-017-6. $98.00. 239 pp. Case. Transgenic plants possess a gene or genes that have been transferred from a different species. Although DNA of another species can be integrated in a plant genome by natural processes, the term "transgenic plants" refers to plants created in a laboratory using recombinant DNA technology. This new book presents the latest research in this growing field. Agriculture Crop Rotation Yaram U. Berklian 2009. 978-1-60692-100-5. $79.00. 263 pp. Case. Crop rotation or crop sequencing is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar types of crops in the same space in sequential seasons for various benefits such as to avoid the build up of pathogens and pests that often occurs when one species is continuously cropped. Crop rotation also seeks to balance the fertility demands of various crops to avoid excessive depletion of soil nutrients.

Agriculture Food Crop Mineral Deficiency and Disturbance Stress Mitigation in Temperate Climatic Regions by Economical & Environmental Valorization of Agricultural By-Products E Someus (Budapest,Hungary) 2009. 978-1-60692-243-9. $79.00. 146 pp. Soft. This book explains how the input feed streams are plant and animal origin carboniferous by-products, such as refuse grain, sawdust, food grade animal bone meal, food processing and/or other agro by-products. The innovative technology is providing surface modified charcoals and minerals for plant availability and post processing the chars by integrated biotechnological means. Agriculture Food Processing: Methods, Techniques, and Trends. Valerie C. Bellinghouse (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-414-3. $129.00. 660 pp. Case. Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food or to transform food into other forms for consumption by humans or animals either in the home or by the food processing industry. Food processing typically takes clean, harvested crops or slaughtered and butchered animal products and uses these to produce attractive, marketable and often long-life food products. Agriculture Food Protection and Safety Lyman F. Thomasson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-187-6. $89.00. 160 pp. Case. Societal and demographic changes, the globalization of the food supply, new threats and communication issues require new approachs to food protection and safety. This book presents important new information in the study of food production and safety. Agriculture Agricultural Systems: Economics, Technology, and Diversity Oliver W. Castalonge (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-025-1. $79.00. 220 pp. Case. Agricultural systems include the development and application of systems methodology, including system modelling, simulation and optimisation; ecoregional analysis of agriculture and land use; studies on natural resource issues related to agriculture; impact and scenario analyses related to topics such as GMOs, multifunctional land use and global change; and

others. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Agriculture Kyoto Protocol, The: Economic Assessments, Implementation Mechanisms, and Policy Implications Christophe P. Vasser 2009. 978-1-60456-983-4. $89.00. 296 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to the The Kyoto Protocol which is a significant protocol to the international Framework Convention on Climate Change with the objective of reducing greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Agriculture Foldases Catalyzing the Formation and Isomerization of Disulfide Bonds in Proteins N. K. Nagradova (A.N.Belozersky Inst./Physico-Chem.Bio., Lomonosov Moscow State Univ., Russia) 2009. 978-1-60692-466-2. $39.00. 83 pp. Soft. One of the rate-limiting steps in the folding pathways of many secretory proteins is the formation of correct disulfide bonds between cysteine residues. In eukaryotes, both disulfide bond formation and isomerization which shuffles incorrectly formed disulfides are catalyzed by protein disulfide isomerase (PDI), whereas in bacteria these two reactions are catalyzed by separate enzymes. Both in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells the oxidation and isomerization steps proceed exclusively in extracytoplasmic environments (the lumen of the eukaryotic endoplasmic reticulum and the Gram-negative bacterial periplasmic space). Agriculture Perspectives on Cognition and Action in Sport D. Araujo (Faculty/Human Kinetics, Tech.U./Lisbon,PT) and H. Ripoll (U./Med., Marseille ,France) M. Raab (DE, Sport U. Cologne, DE) Editors 2009. 978-1-60692-390-0. $79.00. 247 pp. Case. There has been considerable debate on sport psychology about the status and the function of cognition and action in sport. This debate is very relevant since there was a refinement of the different positions, and there were several attempts to integrate apparently contrasting perspectives. Agriculture Cover Crops and Crop Yields Tomas H. Latos (Editor)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 22009. 978-1-60692-818-9. $98.00. 334 pp. Case. A cover crop is a crop planted in a garden to protect the soil from erosion and to improve the soil by adding organic matter. In agriculture, crop yield (also known as "agricultural output") is not only a measure of the yield of cereal per unit area of land under cultivation, it is also the seed generation of the plant itself. This book reviews the effect of cover crops and how the latter might lead to the improved soil and environmental quality if crop yields are sustained. Agriculture Medical Marijuana and Marijuana Use Albert T. Johnson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-899-8. $43.00. 105 pp. Soft. Twelve states, mostly in the West, have enacted laws allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and many thousands of patients are seeking relief from a variety of serious illnesses by smoking marijuana or using other herbal cannabis preparations. Meanwhile, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration refuses to recognize these state laws and continues to investigate and arrest, under federal statute, medical marijuana providers and users in those states and elsewhere. This book examines the controversy surrounding the use of medical marijuana. Agriculture Child Health and Human Development Yearbook – 2008 Joav Merrick (Medical Director, Ministry of Social Affairs, Jerusalem, ISRAEL) Editor 2009. 978-1-60692-979-7. $145.00. 653 pp. Case. The early years in the life of a child are critical for cognitive, social and emotional development. It is therefore important that we make sure that children grow up in an environment, where their social, emotional and educational needs are met. This yearbook compiles the work done in 2008 with a broad research agenda on a global basis, addressing questions ranging from policy to practice, and spanning the developmental spectrum from human genetics, infancy and early childhood, to adolescence and adulthood. Agriculture Public-Private Transportation Partnerships Around the World George T. Telliford (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-589-8. $69.00. 207 pp. Case. Transportation agencies around the world continue to face fiscal challenges caused by the

growing gap between the costs of preserving and expanding highway infrastructure and available highway program funding. This book discusses public-private transportation partnerships around the globe. Agriculture Poverty, Urbanity and Social Policy: Central and Eastern Europe Compared Jolanta Aldukaite (Univ./College of S.Stockholm,Sweden) 2009. 978-1-60741-100-0. $79.00. 225 pp. Case. This book provides the reader with the broad spectrum of poverty and social policy issues in Central and Eastern Europe, and address the most urgent topics of welfare state research, namely poverty, children and social policy; gender, social policy and poverty; urban policy, renewal and poverty, and overall challenges to social policy reform. Agriculture Ecological Restoration George H. Pardue and Thomas K. Olvera (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-013-3. $98.00. 251 pp. Case. Human exploitation of stream and land ecosystems has created the need to preserve, restore and rehabilitate. This book discusses the scientific basis of restoration for ecological improvement and some key issues associated with overall projects. Agriculture New Research on Livestock Science and Dairy Farming. P. Di Alberto and C. Costa (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-556-0. $98.00. 240 pp. Case. Lifestock refers to any animal breed kept by humans for commercial purposes. This book focuses on the effects of certain types of foods, such as prebiotics, on the physiology and performance of animals.

Agriculture Prevention of School Shootings William B. Ellwood (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-223-1. $79.00. 133 pp. Soft. Understanding violence after it has occurred is difficult enough. Trying to assess a threat and keep it from being carried out is even more of a challenge. This book presents a systematic procedure for threat assessment and intervention. Agriculture Low Incomes: Social, Health and Educational Impacts

Jacob K. Levine (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-175-8. $89.00. 314 pp. Case. Although the definition of what constitutes low income varies significantly from one country to the next, it is always below average and people who have it score high on the misery index. This new book brings together leading researchers from around the globe on defining it and seeking solutions. Agriculture Ecological Approaches to Health: Interactions Between Humans and Their Environment C. Dumont. (Inst. réadaptation en déficience physique/Québec Boul. Hamel, Canada) 2009. 978-1-60741-061-4. $37.00. 132 pp. Soft. This book discusses and analyzes how ecological models and approaches could contribute to improve human health. In the first section of the book, the evolution of human thought will be redrawn, from ancient conceptions of the world up to the most recent ecological models. Agriculture Handbook on Longevity: Genetics, Diet and Disease. Jennifer V. Bentely and Mary Ann Keller (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-075-1. $195.00. 513 pp. Case. The word longevity is sometimes used as a synonym for "life expectancy" in demography. Aging is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time. Aging in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Some dimensions of aging grow and expand over time, while others decline. Agriculture Composting: Processing, Materials and Approaches Series: Waste and Waste Management Joseph C. Pereira & John L. Bolin (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-438-4. $129.00. 328 pp. Case. Composting is the aerobic decomposition of biodegradable organic matter, producing compost. Compost products can be used as a high quality and hygienically safe fertilizer. Composting can be divided into home composting and industrial composting.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 3Agriculture Measuring the Economy: GDP and NIPAs Kemal Sahin (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-199-4. $43.00. 186 pp. Soft. How fast is the economy growing? Is it speeding up or slowing down? How does the trade deficit affect economic growth? What’s happening to the pattern of spending on goods and services in the economy? To answer these types of questions about the economy, economists and policymakers turn to the national income and product accounts (NIPAs) produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Agriculture Food Processing and Engineering Topics Maria Elena Sosa-Morales and Jorge F. Velez-Ruiz (Universidad de las Americas, Cholula, Pue., Mexico) 2009. 978-1-60741-788-0. $89.00. 362 pp. Case. This book offers a combination of theoretical support, practical examples, process applications, and recent findings on diverse aspects of food science and engineering, such as rheology, heat transfer, evaporation, osmotic dehydration, air drying, ultrasound and deep-fat frying. Topics upon selected fluids, powders, cheese, concentrated foods, and frozen dough are also included. Agriculture Agricultural Conservation Anthony G. Hargis (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-273-6. $69.00. 194 pp. Case. Because farmers and ranchers own and manage about 940 million acres, or about half of the continental United States' land area, they are among the most important stewards of our soil, water, and wildlife habitat. One of the programs discussed in this book is The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides assistance to farmers and ranchers to take new actions aimed at addressing identified conservation problems.

Agriculture Agricultural Wastes Geoffrey S. Ashworth and Pablo Azevedo (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-305-9. $129.00. 320 pp. Case. Agricultural waste, which includes both natural (organic) and non-natural wastes, is a general term used to describe waste produced on a farm through various farming activities. These activities can include but are not limited to dairy farming, horticulture, seed growing, livestock

breeding, grazing land, market gardens, nursery plots, and even woodlands. Agriculture Land Use Policy Alexander C. Denman and Oliver M. Penrod 2009. 978-1-60741-435-3. $129.00. 282 pp. Case. Land use is the human modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as fields, pastures, and settlements. More recent significant effects of land use include urban sprawl, soil erosion, soil degradation, salinization, and desertification. Land use and land management practices have a major impact on natural resources including water, soil, nutrients, plants and animals. Agriculture Corn Crop Production: Growth, Fertilization and Yield Series: Agriculture Issues and Policies Arn T. Danforth (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-955-6. $145.00. 389 pp. Case. Sustainable production of a corn field crop as grain corn for feed, food and biofuels, as well as sweet corn for fresh market or processing, and as silage for high energy sources, requires scientific management of nutrients along with several other crop management practices such as proper plant population density, timely seeding and harvesting, soil water, weeds and pests control. Agriculture Phosphate Solubilising Microbes for Crop Improvement Series: Agriculture Issues and Policies M. Saghir Khan & A. Zaidi (Aligarh Muslim Univ., Ultar Pradesh, India) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60876-112-8. $89.00. 471 pp. Case. This book provides a comprehensive source of information on strategies and concepts of microbial technology, especially phosphate-solubilising microbes for the improvement of crops in different agro-ecosystems. The book presents the biological importance of phosphorus and strategies adopted for isolation and screening of PSM (s), mechanisms of P solubilization, mechanisms of plant growth promotion, and method for the development of microphos. Agriculture European Agriculture: Enlargement, Structural Change,

CAP Reform, and Trade Liberalization F.H. Fuller & J.C. Beghin (Center for Agricultural & Rural Development (CARD) Editors 2008. 978-1-60021-966-5. $79.00. 145 pp. Case. This book provides an in-depth look at Europe’s changing agricultural and food markets, focusing on the impacts of recent policy reforms, enlargement of the European Union (EU), and trade liberalization. Agriculture Pesticide Research Trends Albert B. Tennefy (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-200-2. $129.00. 424 pp. Case. A pesticide is a substance or mixture of substances used for preventing, controlling, or lessening the damage caused by a pest. Pests include insects, plant pathogens, weeds, mollusks, birds, mammals, fish, nematodes (roundworms) and microbes that compete with humans for food, destroy property, spread or are a vector for disease or cause a nuisance. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Agriculture Perspectives on International Agricultural Trade and Development Dragan Miljkovic (North Dakota State University) Editor 2008. 978-1-60021-967-2. $69.00. 122 pp. Case. Agricultural trade and development is a backbone of international trade. It includes agricultural trade patterns, commercial policy, international institutions such as WTO, Tariff and non-tariff barriers in international trade, exchange rates, biotechnology and trade, agricultural labor mobility, land reform, environment and the areas and issues spanning these areas. This book presents new and important research in the field. Agriculture Grazed Pastures and Surface Water Quality R.W. McDowell, D. J. Houlbrooke, R. W. Muirhead (Invermay Agric. Cntr,Mosgiel,N. Z.); K. Muller (Ruakura Rsch Cntr, N.Z.); M. Shepherd (Gleadth.Rsch Cntr,Mansfield,UK) S. P. Cuttle (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-025-1. $89.00. 248 pp. Case. This book covers the subject of grasslands used for grazing livestock. Grasslands can be split into improved and unimproved pastures (also a

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 4sub-set of rangelands). Land used for livestock industries occupy 70% agricultural land and about 40% of total land and produce 40% of agricultural gross domestic product. Increasing populations and incomes, coupled with a change in diets and urbanisation in the developing world, is enhancing demand for pasture-based products. Agriculture The North American Beef Industry in Transition: New Consumer Demands and Supply Chain Responses A. M. Brocklebank (Canadian Cattlemen's Assoc.,Can); J. E. Hobbs and W. A. Kerr (U. Saskatchewan, Can.) 2008. 978-1-60456-121-0. $79.00. 190 pp. Case. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the factors providing the impetus for change in the North American beef industry and how the industry is responding to the challenges. The beef industry story provides lessons for other agri-food industries attempting to respond to rapidly evolving food markets. Agriculture Animal Agriculture Research Progress Karl B. Tolenhoff (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-058-9. $75.00. 142 pp. Case. This new book deals with the eradication of diseases that pose a risk the health of animals, wildlife and humans. It includes developing a safe and wholesome food supply and the best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well-being. Agriculture Perspectives on Sustainable Technology M. Rafiqul Islam (Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, Canada) 2008. 978-1-60456-069-5. $75.00. 199 pp. Case. Nature thrives on diversity and flexibility, gaining strength from heterogeneity, whereas the quest for homogeneity seems to motivate much of modern engineering. Nature is non-linear and inherently promotes multiplicity of solutions. This new and important book presents recent research on true sustainability and technology development from around the globe. Agriculture Agricultural Finance and Credit Jonathan M. Bishoff (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-072-5. $45.00. 118 pp. Soft.

Because of the Nature of front-end funding of growing crops, cyclical weather patterns and the national security aspects of agriculture, finance and credit have become a critical component of agriculture. This new book presents important analysis dealing with issues critical to maintaining the vigorous agricultural industry in America. Agriculture Crop Protection Research Advances Earl N. Burton and Peter V. Williams (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-040-4. $150.00. 329 pp. Case. Most crop protection deals with the development and promotion of socially and environmentally acceptable technologies to reduce crop losses from pests. Crop protection also deals with protecting crops from weeds, insects and diseases primarily to increase yield. The use of crop protection products secures yields, reduces crop losses and helps provide a sufficient and sustainable supply of healthy and safe food at affordable prices. Ultimately, crop protection tries to increase global food demand. It also deals with efforts to assure food quality and safety. This new book presents the latest research from around the globe. Agriculture Agricultural Water Management Research Trends Magnus L. Sørensen (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-159-3. $150.00. 316 pp. Case. Agricultural water management includes many topics: farm-level and regional water management, irrigation, drainage, and salinity management of cultivated areas, collection and storage of rainfall in relation to soil properties and vegetation; the role of groundwater and surface water in nutrient cycling, exploitation and protection of water resources, control of flooding, erosion, and desertification. This new book presents leading-edge research from around the world. Agriculture Tropical Fruit in Developing Countries: Quality of Production B. Jarimopas (Kasetsart Univ.); P. Sirisomboon (King Mongkut's Inst. of Tech. Thailand); R. Sothornwit and A. Terdwongw (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-239-2. $45.00. 108 pp. Soft. There are three current realities which are addressed in this book. They are as follows: that there is a high incidence of post-harvest loss and a corresponding magnitude of shortage in research and development work on tropical fresh produce; that the global flow of

information is increasing while agricultural labor is becoming scarcer and more expensive; and that tropical produce engineering technology must be thoroughly understood. Agriculture U.S. Agricultural Trade: Trends, Composition, Direction, and Policy Charles E. Hanrahan (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-463-1. $45.00. 79 pp. Soft. Most U.S. agricultural imports are high-value products. For some imports (grains, meats, horticultural products), similar products are produced in the United States; production of other categories of imports (bananas, coffee, cocoa) is very limited. Among the fastest-growing markets for U.S. agricultural exports are Canada and Mexico, both partners with the United States in NAFTA. The United States is the dominant supplier of foreign food aid, followed by the EU, Canada, and Australia. U.S. and other major food aid donors provide commodities for emergency relief or development assistance. Agriculture Agriculture in the U.S. Free Trade Agreements: Trade with Current and Prospective Partners, Impact and Issues Remy Jurenas (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-418-1. $45.00. 98 pp. Soft. Most of the U.S. agricultural export gains under FTAs have occurred with Canada and Mexico, the top two U.S. agricultural trading partners. Though U.S. sales to overseas markets were expected to increase anyway because of population growth and income gains, analyses suggest that the FTAs recently put into effect or concluded since 2004 could boost U.S. agricultural exports by an additional 2.0% to 2.7%. Large gains are also projected under the potential FTA with South Korea. Agriculture Potential Challenges to U.S. Farm Subsidies in the WTO Randy Schneph & Jasper Womach (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-420-4. $75.00. 115 pp. Case. This book provides background regarding the vulnerability of U.S. agricultural support programs to potential WTO dispute settlement challenges. It does not predict which WTO members might challenge U.S. commodity subsidies, nor will the likelihood that such challenges be brought. Instead, this book reviews the general criteria for successfully challenging a farm subsidy program, and then uses available data and published economic

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 5analyses to weigh U.S. farm programs against these criteria. Agriculture Progress in Food Chemistry Ernst N. Koeffer (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-303-0. $115.00. 246 pp. Case. Food chemistry is the study of chemical processes and interactions of all biological and non-biological components of foods. The biological substances include such items as meat, poultry, lettuce, beer, and milk as examples. It is similar to biochemistry in its main components such as carbohydrates, lipids, and protein, but it also includes areas such as water, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, food additives, flavors, and colors. This new book presents the latest selected research from around the world. Agriculture Food Safety and Nutrition Janice R. Miller and Patricia E. Bonete (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-335-1. $75.00. 136 pp. Case. Food safety is a scientific discipline describing the handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. This book presents important analyses of the issues. Agriculture Canning Technology: Principles, Applications and Recent Advances E. O. Afoakwa (Cntr /Food Quality, SIPBS, U. Strathclyde, UK and Dept. Nutrition & Food Sci.,U. Ghana) (Ed) 2008. 978-1-60456-653-6. $29.00. 93 pp. Soft. Canned foods are a significant component of the diet of most people in both developed and developing countries, offering a wider choice of nutritious, good quality foods in a convenient form all year. During canning, both desirable and undesirable changes occur in nutritional and sensory properties of foods, resulting from heat treatment employed for the destruction of microorganisms to achieve the desired commercial sterility. Agriculture Agricultural Irrigation Research Progress Daniel Alonso and Hugo J. Iglesias (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-579-9. $150.00. 206 pp. Case. Irrigated agriculture remains the dominant use of freshwater in the United States, although its

share of use is declining. Irrigated cropland area has expanded over 40 percent since 1969, while water application rates have declined about 20 percent. This new book presents leading-edge research from around the world on this topic. Agriculture The Farm Bill and its Far-Ranging Impact GAO 2008. 978-1-60456-631-4. $75.00. 281 pp. Case. The farm bill governs federal farm and food policy and is renewed about every five years. The 110th Congress is seeking to revise the current farm bill (P.L. 107-171), which covers a wide range of programs including commodity price and income support, agricultural conservation, farm credit, research, rural development, and foreign and domestic food programs, among others. Agriculture Food Science and Technology: New Research Lorenzo V. Greco and Marco N. Bruno (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-715-1. $150.00. 496 pp. Case. Food scientists and food technologists study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. Depending on their area of specialization, food scientists may develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food, according to industry and government specifications and regulations. This book provides leading edge research in this field. Agriculture Quality Parameters in Canned Seafoods Ana G. Cabado and Juan M. Vieites (Microbiology and Biotoxins Area, ANFACO-CECOPESCA, Campus Univ. Vigo, Spain) Editors 2008. 978-1-60456-774-8. $87.00. 181 pp. Case. This new book covers the basic principles in canned seafood: principles of thermal processing, resistance of microorganisms, canned seafood microbiology and laboratory practice, as well as spoilage and defects in canned foods. Moreover, physicochemical parameters in canned seafood, genetic test in order to determine the authenticity of canned species and current legal regulations are evaluated in the book. Agriculture Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations

Jim Monke, Geoffrey S. Becker, Ralph M. Chite, et al (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-817-2. $45.00. 156 pp. Soft. This book is a guide to one of the regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture. It summarizes the status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related congressional activity. Agriculture The USDA 2007 Farm Bill Proposal Jasper Womach, Geoffrey S. Becker and Ralph M. Chite (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-813-4. $45.00. 110 pp. Soft. On January 31, 2007, the Secretary of Agriculture publicly released a set of recommendations for a 2007 farm bill. The proposal is comprehensive and follows largely the outline of the current 2002 farm bill. This book contains a brief description of current policy on each topic, a short explanation of the Administration’s proposals, and then questions of a policy, program, and/or budgetary nature. Agriculture Agricultural Development and Trade Liberalisation: Implications for a Small Island State R.Mahadevan , J. Asafu-Adjaye (Sch./Econom. .Univ./Qnslnd, Aust.) 2008. 978-1-60456-916-2. $99.00. 210 pp. Case. This book brings empirical analysis to bear on the policy debate on the economic and environmental impacts of agricultural trade liberalisation on a small developing country, represented by the island of Fiji. The book focuses on the sugar industry to discuss the broad topic of agricultural reform. It should appeal to a wide readership including policymakers, policy analysts, researchers in industry and the public sector, as well as postgraduate students in various fields such as agriculture and natural resources, international trade, and economic modeling. Agriculture National Animal Identification System GAO 2008. 978-1-60692-046-6. $45.00. 111 pp. Soft. In response to concerns about animal disease outbreaks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in December 2003 that it would implement a nationwide program—later named the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)—to help producers and animal

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 6health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal disease events in the United States. In conducting its work, the authors reviewed USDA documents; interviewed agency, industry, and state officials; and consulted 32 animal identification (ID) experts. This is an edited and excerpted edition. Agriculture No-Till Farming: Effects on Soil, Pros and Cons and Potential Series: Agriculture Issues and Policies Earl T. Nardali (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-402-5. $145.00. 230 pp. Case. Today, farmers are expected to produce food in ever greater quantities. This is becoming more difficult to do in view of declining soil quality, which can be caused by soil tillage. It is becoming well known that no-till is an effective technique to reduce the degradation of soil. With this way of farming, crop residues or other organic amenities are retained on the soil surface and sowing/fertilizing is done with minimal soil disturbance. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field of study. Agriculture Role of Agriculture in Carbon Capture and Climate Change Series: Climate Change and its Causes, Effects and Prediction Arvid Bjurstrom (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-445-2. $43.00. 80 pp. Soft. The agriculture sector is a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which many scientists agree are contributing to observed climate change. Agriculture is also a "sink" for sequestering carbon, which might offset GHG emissions by capturing and storing carbon in agricultural soils. Emissions from agricultural activities account for 6%-8% of all GHG emissions in the United States. This book highlights the effects that agriculture has on carbon capture and climate change. Agriculture Plant Breeding Series: Agronomy Research and Developments Niko Huttunen & Taavi Sinisalo 2010. 978-1-60741-624-1. $129.00. 358 pp. Case. Plant breeding is the art and science of changing the genetics of plants for the benefit of humankind. A major goal of plant breeders is to select genotypes with stable and high performing phenotypes across environments. However, a selected genotype often performs differently across environments. This book

presents a comprehensive review of various stability analysis methods and their application in plant breeding for selection of stable and high performing genotypes. Agriculture America's Family Farms Series: Agriculture Issues & Policies Efren J. Tamayo (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-751-4. $79.00. 191 pp. Case. This book explores America's family farms today. Farmers face many challenges like making daily decisions on when to plow, till, plant, fertilize, and harvest, or management decisions involving their sizable assets, numerous employees, a multitude of rules and regulations and a market place that changes every day. Every family owned business has to deal with transitions, but it seems to be reaching crisis proportions in agriculture. Agriculture Agriculture Research and Technology Series: Agriculture Issues & Policies Kristian Bundgaard & Luke Isaksen (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-850-4. $195.00. 496 pp. Case. This book presents the latest research from around the world in the field of agriculture. Agricultural fungicides, for example, are considered with particular reference to mode of action and selectivity. Other chapters in this book present an analysis of the specific functions that are involved in land application systems for organic fertilizers and a review of available and emerging technologies in light of this analysis. Agriculture Essential Oils: Art, Agriculture, Science, Industry and Entrepreneurship: A Focus on the Asia-Pacific Region M. Hunter (Univ. Malaysia Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia) Editor 2010. 978-1-60741-865-8. $295.00. 796 pp. Case. This book takes an interdisciplinary look at the development of essential oils from the agricultural to consumer products sectors. The book espouses a product/market driven and entrepreneurial approach rather than a commodity approach, offering many new ideas and tools to assist the reader in the area of essential oil development. This book uniquely covers both the technical and business aspects in a detail that will inform readers of the complexities of essential oil development, production and business development.

Agriculture Drivers and Restraints for Economically Efficient Farm Production H. Hansson (Swedish U./Agricultural Sci.Sweden) K. Larsén (Leibniz Inst./Agric. Develop. Cnt & Europe) and B. Öhlmér (Swedish U./Agric.Sweden) 2010. 978-1-60876-171-5. $43.00. 110 pp. Case. Several studies in agricultural economics have shown that farm production is normally inefficient in comparison to the best practice farming. This implies that more food could be produced with the existing inputs, or that the existing production could be made less costly. This book summarizes and discusses literature that has investigated reasons for inefficient production, and thus how agricultural production could become more successful. Based on this, the book discusses what aspects need more research in the future to understand what drives and restraints efficient farm production. Agriculture Soil Phenols Series: Agriculture Issues &Policies A. Muscolo & M. Sidari, (Dept./Agricul. & Forest Systems Mng't, U. “Mediterranea” Reggio Calabria, Italy) Editors 2010. 978-1-60876-264-4. $69.00. 219 pp. Case. Phenolic compounds are known to be released into the soil by root exudates and litter inputs thus alterations in foliar and root chemistry have important implications for plant-litter-soil interactions and ecosystem function. The general pathways of phenol biosynthesis are known, but the regulation and controlling factors determining the quality and quantity of phenols in plant tissue remain active and controversial areas of research. Much of the controversy arises because regulating factors at several levels, ranging from intrinsic species- and genotype-specific factors- to various extrinsic environmental factors, may interact with each other resulting in a wide variation of plant polyphenol production among and within species through time and space. In this book the authors focus on specific issues and the causes that affect the biosynthesis of plant phenols and, in turn, the composition and concentration of soil phenolic compounds. Agriculture Sweet Potato: Post Harvest Aspects in Food, Feed and Industry R. C. Ray (Central Tuber Crops Rsch, Inst., Thiruvanathapuram, India) and K.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 7I. Tomlins (Univ./Greenwich, Chartham Maritime, Kent, UK) (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-343-6. $98.00. 326 pp. Case. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.), the seventh most important food crop after wheat, rice (paddy), maize, potato, barley and cassava, is a staple food in many developing countries of the tropics and sub-tropics, and also serves as animal feed and raw material for several food- and feed -based industries. This New World crop has high biological efficiency of converting solar energy into edible energy (152MJ/ha/day) in form of tuberous (storage) roots and could be the food for the ever growing human population in future. Current research has focused on development of high starch, high dry matter and coloured (ß-carotene and anthocyanin-rich) sweet potato varieties for industrial applications in addition to traditional usage as food and animal feed. The subject, post harvest aspects of sweet potato in food, feed and industries, is a topic of current interest. Agriculture Ecophysiology of Tropical Tree Crops Series: Agriculture Issues and Policies Fabio DeMatta (Dept./Plant Biology, Federal Univ/Vicosa, Brazil) Editor 2010. 978-1-60876-392-4. $195.00. 403 pp. Case. Plant physiological research has a fundamental role in advancing our understanding of plants and their interactions with surrounding environments. As occurs with most tropical plant species, the gaps in our knowledge of the ecophysiology of tropical tree crops are incommensurable, though significant advances have occurred in recent years. This book highlights these recent advances, which could provide valuable information to manage crop plants for maximum productivity. Major tropical tree crops, considered here in a broader sense as including species such as banana, cassava, citrus, cocoa, coconut, coffee, mango, oil palm, papaya, rubber, and tea, are examined. Agriculture The Olive: Its Processing and Waste Management José S. Torrecilla (Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda. Complutense, Madrid, Spain) Editor 2010. 978-1-60876-719-9. $79.00. 143 pp. Case. This book “The olive, its processing and waste management”, endeavors to cover a broad spectrum regarding different aspects of the olive oil sector. It can be classified into four main sections viz. olive tree, table olives,

manufacture of extra virgin olive oil and other low-grade olive oils and treatment and management of their wastes. Starting with the main characteristics of the olive tree, types, growth, cultivation, and practical advice on fruit harvesting, harvesting time, industrial productivity, etc. are described. Agriculture Liquid Chromatography for the Determination of Mycotoxins in Foods R. Romero-González, J. L. Martínez Vidal and A. Garrido Frenich (Dep. of Analytical Chemistry, Almeria University, Almeria, Spain) Editors 2010. 978-1-60876-882-0. $43.00. 73 pp. Soft. Traditionally mycotoxins are mainly determined by immunoassay screening methods or by single compound chromatographic analytical methods, based on immunoaffinity column cleanup followed by a separation step using thin layer chromatography (TLC), gas chromatography (GC) or liquid chromatography (LC), which were coupled to conventional detectors such as electron capture detection (ECD), fluorescence or UV-visible detection. Agriculture Tomatoes, Agricultural Procedures, Pathogen Interactions and Health Effects Eric D. Aubé and Frederick H. Poole 2010. 978-1-60876-869-1. $98.00. 200 pp. Case. The tomato is one of the world's major vegetable crops. Like other important crops, tomatoes also suffer huge crop losses due to many severe diseases. In this book, the authors discuss the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidative mechanisms during tomato-pathogen interactions. An overview of the current status of tomato pests is given as well, and a general overview of several innovative control strategies is presented. This book also focuses on tomato bioactive compounds from different perspectives, describing how plant defense meets human health.

Animal Science Animal Science Primatology: Theories, Methods and Research Series: Animal Science, Issues and Professions Emil Potocki & Juliusz Krasiński (Editors) 2010. 978-1-59454-508-5. $129.00. 220 pp. Case.

Primates use four major modes of communication (i.e., visual, olfactory, tactile and vocal), and the ways they communicate depend on restrictions imposed by their habits and habitats. This book discusses past, current and potential future research in the wild and captivity, addressing some of the key questions in primate bioacoustics, identifying gaps in our knowledge, and also describing basic methods and equipment used in the study of primate bioacoustics. Animal Science Production of Freshwater Fish with Unconventional Ingredients in Egypt Series: Fish, Fishing and Fisheries M. A. Gaber (Nnt'l Inst./Oceanography & Fisheries, Cairo, Egypt) Editor 2010. 978-1-60876-218-7. $43.00. 117 pp. Soft. Due to the intensity of research in the field warm water fish nutrition in Egypt, the decision was made to conduct the last fish nutrition in publication a book. The subcommittee on warm water fish nutrition considered the scope of earlier publication and determined that some expansion of both scope and content was justified consequently. The present book includes considerably more background in the field of fish nutrition. The title of this publication reflects the expansion in species coverage. Animal Science Dolphins: Anatomy, Behavior and Threats Agustin G. Pearce and Lucía M. Correa 2010. 978-1-60876-849-3. $129.00. 267 pp. Case. This book presents a review of recent advances in cell biology, biochemistry and functional genomics of the dolphin using biological fluids, tissues or cell lines in an effort to further our understanding of dolphins and their responses to a changing environment. Dolphins can produce a wide repertoire of sounds: impulsive (high frequency) sounds, also involved in echolocation mechanism, percussive sounds and modulated sounds, usually called whistles.

Biochemistry Biochemistry D-Amino Acids: Practical Methods and Protocols. Volume 1: Analytical Methods for D-Amino Acids R. Konno (Dokkyo U.,H.Brückner(Justus-Leibig-U. ); A. D'Aniello (S. Z. "); G. H. Fisher (Barry U.); N. Fujii (Kyoto U.) & H. Homma

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 82009. 978-1-60741-376-9. $145.00. 155 pp. Case. D-Amino acids are stereoisomers or optical isomers of naturally occurring L-amino acids. D Amino acids and L-amino acids have almost the same physical and chemical properties. D-Amino acids have been considered to be unnatural substances that are produced only when we synthesize amino acids in laboratories or factories. Biochemistry D-Amino Acids: Practical Methods and Protocols. Volume 2: Free D-Amino Acids R. Konno (Dokkyo U.,H.Brückner(Justus-Leibig-U. ); A. D'Aniello (S. Z. "); G. H. Fisher (Barry U.); N. Fujii (Kyoto U.) & H. Homma 2009. 978-1-60741-377-6. $145.00. 263 pp. Case. D-Amino acids are stereoisomers or optical isomers of naturally occurring L-amino acids. D Amino acids and L-amino acids have almost the same physical and chemical properties. D-Amino acids have been considered to be unnatural substances that are produced only when we synthesize amino acids in laboratories or factories. Biochemistry Nutritional Biochemistry of Space Flight S. Smith & S. Zwart & V. Kloeris (NASA Johnson Space Cn't; Houston, TX) M. Heer (Inst./Aerospace Med. German Aerospace Cn't (DLR) Cologne) Editors 2009. 978-1-60741-641-8. $89.00. 220 pp. Case. Besides covering a broad range of issues relating to space nutrition, this book presents the knowledge of nutritional biochemistry of space flight that has resulted from five decades of space life sciences research and operations. It covers research and observational findings on space travelers, as well as ground-based analog studies with human subjects in such venues as bed rest, closed chambers, Antarctica, and under the sea. Biochemistry Magnesium and Pyridoxine: Fundamental Studies and Clinical Practice I. Y. Torshin & O. Gromova (Russ. Acad./Sci.,Russ.Satellite Cn't, Trace Element Inst. UNESCO) Authors; V. I. Skvortcova (Rus.Nn't Assoc. Against Stroke,Rus.State Med.U.) and G.T.Suhih (Inst./OBGYN,R Acad./Med. Sci.) Editors

2009. 978-1-60741-704-0. $89.00. 210 pp. Case. This new book provides a wealth of data on clinical research, molecular biology and biochemistry of magnesium. The book also aims to correct a number of misconceptions concerning biological roles of magnesium. Synergic interactions of magnesium with pyridoxine as well as with minerals and with drugs are detailed. Biochemistry Aromatase Inhibitors: Types, Mode of Action and Indications Series: Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments Jean R. Lamonte (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-711-8. $89.00. 201 pp. Case. Aromatase inhibitors (AI) are a class of drugs used in the treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. Aromatase is an enzyme that synthesizes estrogen and aromatase inhibitors block the synthesis of estrogen, which is needed in some cancers to grow. Biochemistry Process Engineering in Plant-Based Products H. Chen (State Key Lab./Biochem. Engineering, Inst./Process Engineering, Chinese Acad./Sci., Beijing, PR China) Editor 2009. 978-1-60741-962-4. $89.00. 308 pp. Case. Plant-based biomass resources, including cereals, crop residues, seed of oil crops, sugar crops, forage crops and various woody crops, can be converted to several of bio-products through physical, chemical and biological conversion methods. This book analyzes the common problems of the conversion process of plant-based products starting with the key problems of the complexity of the plant-based raw materials, the “process integration” of process engineering, and the “structure and function” of product engineering. Biochemistry Industrial Biotechnology and the U.S. Chemical and Biofuel Industries James R. Thomas (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-899-3. $79.00. 202 pp. Case. The Committee on Finance of the United States Senate requested the Commission to examine the competitive conditions affecting certain industries that are developing and adopting new industrial biotechnology (IB) processes and products. IB was defined as the manufacture of liquid fuel and chemical products using

enzymes, micro-organisms, or renewable resources. Biochemistry Handbook of Oxytocin Research: Synthesis, Storage and Release, Actions and Drug Forms. Hugo Jastrow & Daniela Feuerbach (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60876-023-7. $195.00. 325 pp. Case. Oxytocin is a mammalian hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Oxytocin is a peptide of nine amino acids (a nonapeptide). It is best known for its roles in female reproduction: it is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and vagina during labor, and induction of milk ejection in facilitating birth and breastfeeding. Biochemistry Perspectives on Lipase Enzyme Technology. Series:Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine J. G. S. Mala (Golden Jubilee Biotech Park/Women Society,Chennai,India) S. Takeuchi (Factory of Takeuchi Nenshi,Ishikawa, Japan) 2009. 978-1-60741-977-8. $89.00. 159 pp. Case. Lipases are triacylglycerol acylhydrolases that catalyse the hydrolysis of triglycerides to release concomitant free fatty acids and glycerol. This book serves as a handbook for researchers in the Life Sciences and particularly for those who plan to investigate microbial lipases. Biochemistry Modification Reactions of Oligomethylhydridesiloxanes O. Mukbaniani & T. Tatrishvili (Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State U., Rep. of Georgia)& G. Zaikov (Russian Acad. of Sci., Russia) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-365-6. $145.00. 243 pp. Case. Modification of known polymers, making polymer blends, polymer composites and filled polymers is vital for the progress of modern industry. This monograph is devoted to modification reactions of oligomethylhydridesiloxanes, which is significant in the modification processes. Biochemistry Bioelectrochemistry Research Developments Eias M. Bernstein (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-360-3. $150.00. 251 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 9Bioelectrochemistry deals with the electrochemical aspects of biology and biological aspects of electrochemistry. This new book presents recent and important advances in the field. Biochemistry Inorganic Biochemistry: Research Progress Jason G. Hughes and Alton J. Robinson (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-708-3. $150.00. 357 pp. Case. Inorganic biochemistry is an emerging subject and interdisciplinary field between inorganic chemistry and biochemistry. The task of inorganic biochemistry is to research the interaction between the metal complex (or metal ion) with biological ligand at the molecular level. This book provides leading research from around the globe in this field. Biochemistry Handbook of Hydrogels: Properties, Preparation & Applications Series: Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology David B. Stein (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-702-6. $195.00. 771 pp. Case. Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks composed of hydrophilic homopolymers or copolymers, able to swell in water. Due to their high water content and rubbery consistency, similar to natural tissue, as well as their biocompatability, hydrogels derived from synthetic or natural materials are used in clinical and experimental medicine for a wide range of applications. This new important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field. Biochemistry Handbook of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology: New Frontiers L. N. Shishkina, G. E. Zaikov & A. N. Goloschapov (N.M.Emanuel Institute /Biochem. Physics , Rus.Acad./Sci. Moscow ,Russia) Editors 2010. 978-1-60741-861-0. $195.00. 491 pp. Case. The majority of chapters in this book were written by scientists of N. M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics (IBChPh) of Russian Academy of Sciences. Some chapters deal with pharmacological criterions for new antitumor drugs, using of Tocopherols as bioantioxidants in vitro and in vivo, creation of new equipment for chemical engineering, investigation of enzyme reactions, thermodegradation and combustion of polymers and polymer composites, formation of char during of

combustion, molecular design and reactivity of some chemical compounds, problems of pethrochemistry, preparation and modification of microparticles, investigation of antioxidants in food products, chemistry of rubber and formation of carbon nanostructures. Biochemistry Biochemistry and Histocytochemistry Research Developments Series: Biochemistry Research Trends Stefan Fuchs & Max Auer (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-283-5. $195.00. 375 pp. Case. Biochemistry is the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms. Histocytochemistry is the study of intracellular distribution of chemical, reaction sites, enzymes, etc. by means of staining reactions, radioactive isotope uptake, selective metal distribution in electron microscopy, or other methods. This book focuses on the role of norepinephrine in neuroinflammation, discusses the contribution of norepinephrine to Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's Disease (PD) and provides an overview of potential therapeutical options targeting this neurotransmitter. Using methodologies such as questionnaires and laboratory tasks, experimental results showing specific effects related to noradrenaline in both clinical and experimental studies are described. This book also provides the current findings on the relationships between sympathetic nerve activity, B-adrenoceptor polymorphisms, and renal function. Biochemistry Biogenic Amines: Pharmacological, Neurochemical and Molecular Aspects in the CNS T. Farooqui (Aronoff Lab., Ohio State Univ., Columbus OH) and A. Farooqui (Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH) (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-625-1. $125.00. 429 pp. Case. Biogenic amines are naturally occurring amines that are derived by enzymic decarboxylation of the natural amino acids. They belong to a class of neurotransmitters including catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine), indolamine (serotonin), and imidazoleamine (histamine). Biogenic amines have great pharmacological and physiological importance. The main objective of this book is to present readers with comprehensive information on pharmacology, neurochemistry and molecular neurobiology of biogenic amine in the CNS of vertebrate and invertebrates in a single volume text.

Biology Biology Developments in Stem Cell Research Prasad S. Koka (Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology, Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, USA) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-341-2. $89.00. 172 pp. Case. The two broad categories of mammalian stem cells exist: embryonic stem cells, derived from blastocysts, and adult stem cells, which are found in adult tissues. In a developing embryo, stem cells are able to differentiate into all of the specialised embryonic tissues. In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing specialised cells. Biology Progress in Cell Cycle Control Research K. L. Chen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-797-7. $139.00. 362 pp. Case. A cell cycle is an ordered and highly controlled set of events that leads to cell growth and proliferation. Cell cycle progression is driven by changes in the substrate specificity and subcellular localization of cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks), which in turn are modulated by a collection of cyclins, Cdk-activating and Cdk-inhibiting kinases, and Cdk inhibitors (CDKIs). This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. Biology Simulation and Optimization Methods in Risk and Reliability Theory Pavel S. Knopov and Panos M. Pardalos (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-658-1. $79.00. 293 pp. Case. This book introduces recent advances in the area of risk estimation in complex systems. The processes are modeled using large failure trees, the methodology of fuzzy sets, bayesians, methods of stochastic optimization, and optimal models of equipment service and control. Biology River Pollution Research Progress Mattia N. Gallo and Marco H. Ferrari (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-643-7. $129.00. 410 pp. Case. The size and importance of the world's rivers are measured in terms of discharge and length.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 10A river's importance may also be measured in terms of local and regional water availability and population. Rivers transport sediments from their basins to the sea through the processes of erosion, transport, and deposition. Biology Molecular and Supramolecular Bioinorganic Chemistry: Applications in Medical Sciences A. L. R. Merce (Batiment B, Resid.Cambrid Fr.); J. Felcman (Pontificia U. Catol./ Rio de Jan. Br.) and M. A. L. Recio (Florianop.SC,Br.) (Eds.) 2009. 978-1-60456-679-6. $89.00. 267 pp. Case. For those who are in the medical science area fighting diseases and intoxications on a daily basis, this book intends to bring some of the latest results written to a medical context. For students of chemistry and medical sciences, this book will help shed some light on, for instance, the role of metal ions in the environment of life and how sinister the consequences are of contaminations in the environment, mainly water and soils. Biology Micro-Chp Power Generation for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings L. M. Chamra and P. J. Mago (Deprt.Mech. Engin.Mississippi S. Univ. Mississippi State) Editors 2009. 978-1-60456-867-7. $29.00. 90 pp. Soft. The traditional structure of the electrical utility market, green engineering issues, and environmental acceptability have resulted in a relatively small number of electric utilities. However, today's technology permits development of smaller, less expensive power systems, bringing in new, independent producers. Competitions from these independent producers along with the re-thinking of existing regulations have affected the conventional structure of electric utilities. Biology New Research on Nanocomposites Luis M. Krause and Jonas T. Walter (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-799-1. $129.00. 347 pp. Case. Nanocomposites have attracted tremendous attention due to their potential applications in biomedical, catalytic, separation, chemical sensing, fuel cell, capacitors, microfabrication, tribological, resonant coupling, high flux gas transport etc. Nanocomposite materials are

complex nanophase materials which optimize the performance of traditional materials. Biology Progress on Drinking Water Research Mathis H. Lefebvre and Matheo M. Roux (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-748-9. $129.00. 303 pp. Case. This new book focuses on worldwide research on contamination, toxicity and treatment of drinking water. Water of sufficient quality to serve as drinking water is termed potable water whether it is used as such or not. Although many sources are utilized by humans, some contain disease vectors or pathogens and cause long-term health problems if they do not meet certain water quality guidelines. Biology Cell Colonization Control by Physical and Chemical Modification of Materials L.Baèáková (Dept. /Growth & Diff. /Cell Popul/, Inst. /Phys/Acad./Sci/Prague, Czech Rep.) & V. Švorèík (Dept. /Solid State Eng., Inst./ Chemical) 2009. 978-1-60456-887-5. $29.00. 96 pp. Soft. Cell-material interface plays a key role in the interaction of cells with artificial materials designed for construction of body implants or tissue engineering. Physical and chemical properties of the material surface, such as its polarity, wettability, electrical charge and conductivity, roughness and morphology, rigidity or elasticity as well as the presence of various chemical functional groups, strongly influence the cell adhesion. Biology New Research on Food Habits Kaito Hasegawa and Haruto Takahashi (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-864-6. $87.00. 136 pp. Case. Food habits are constantly being impacted by the perpetually increasing amount of information available to every person. Print and electronic media is full of advise regarding what should be eaten and why. Recommendations are often conflicting. Many foods are declared detrimental to health on one day and beneficial the next.

Biology The Epidemiology of Neuroblastoma Stefano Parodi and Riccardo Haupt (G. Gaslini Children's Hospital, Genoa, Italy) (Editors)

2009. 978-1-60456-751-9. $89.00. 149 pp. Case. Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system. It is the most common tumor in the first year of life and the most common solid extra-cranial cancer in childhood. Neuroblastoma represents an enigmatic disease, in that some cases, especially in infants, tend to spontaneously regress, even in advanced states, while many patients are refractory to any therapeutical approach and show an inexorable clinical course. Biology Biotechnology: Research, Technology and Applications Felix W. Richter 2009. 978-1-60456-901-8. $139.00. 392 pp. Case. Biotechnology combines disciplines like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology and cell biology, which are in turn linked to practical disciplines like chemical engineering, information technology, and robotics. Patho-biotechnology describes the exploitation of pathogens or pathogen derived compounds for beneficial effect. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Biology Cell Differentiation of Neoplastic Cells Originating in the Oral and Craniofacial Regions T. Kawakami (Hard Tissue Path. Unit, Matsumoto Dent. U. Inst. /Oral Sci.,Shiojiri, JP, Grad. Sch. /Oral Med., Shiojiri, JP) and H. Nagatsuka (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-932-2. $29.00. 64 pp. Soft. Development of the oral and craniofacial region is a complex and fascinating set of processes which require a sequential integration of numerous biological steps. For medical and dental doctors, interest is particularly high in this region, because it is composed of three blastoderms - ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm - as well as neural crest cells. There are many different types of neoplasms in this region. Biology DNA Methylation in Plants B. F. Vanyushin & V. V. Ashapkin (Belozersky Institute of Physical & Chem. Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State Univ., Moscow, Russia) 2009. 978-1-60692-051-0. $39.00. 162 pp. Soft. A high degree of nuclear DNA (nDNA) methylation is a specific feature of plant genomes, they do contain 5-methylcytosine (m5C) and N6-methyladenine (m6A). More than 30% m5C is located in CNG sequences.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 11Specific changes in DNA methylation accompany the entire life of a plant starting from seed germination up to the death programmed or induced by various agents and factors of biological or abiotic nature. Biology On Global Grounds: Urban Change and Globalization J. Nevarez (Sociology & Anthropology Dept., Kean Univ. NJ) and G. Moser (Paris-Descartes Univ., France) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-000-8. $79.00. 197 pp. Case. This book combines sound conceptual work and research in specific sites under the rubric of globalization. It provides the opportunity for scholars, researchers, professors and practitioners to become better acquainted with the different impacts of globalization in contemporary urban environments. Biology Biotechnology, Biodegradation, Water and Foodstuffs G. E. Zaikov & Larisa Petrivna Krylova (N.M. Emanuel Inst. of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia) 2009. 978-1-60692-097-8. $145.00. 187 pp. Case. This new and important book presents new research on biotechnology, biodegradation and biocides as well as water and foodstuffs. Biology Protein Biosynthesis Toma E. Esterhouse & Lado B. Petrinos 2009. 978-1-60692-156-2. $129.00. 372 pp. Case. Protein biosynthesis (synthesis) is the process in which cells build proteins. The term is sometimes used to refer only to protein translation but more often it refers to a multi-step process, beginning with amino acid synthesis and transcription which are then used for translation. This new book presents important research in the field from around the globe. Biology Immunosuppression: New Research Charles B. Taylor (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-102-9. $110.00. 318 pp. Case. Immunosuppression involves an act that reduces the activation or efficacy of the immune system. Some portions of the immune system itself have immuno-suppressive effects on other parts of the immune system, and immunosuppression may occur as an adverse reaction to treatment of

other conditions. This book examines new research in the study of immunosuppression. Biology New Research on Biofuels James H. Wright and Daniel A. Evans (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-828-8. $79.00. 146 pp. Case. Large scale production and consumption of biofuel is being promoted by many nations because of its potential for economic, political, and environmental benefits. Biofuels are partially renewable and substituting them for petroleum fuels may reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and dependency on imported oil. Biology DNA Tumor Viruses H. E. Tao (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-111-1. $89.00. 177 pp. Case. Approximately 15% of human cancer incidence can be attributed to virus infection, i.e. viruses represent the second most important risk factor (after tobacco consumption) for cancer development in humans. Today, five virus types are known to be involved in causing human cancer: papillomaviruses, retroviruses, herpesviruses, hepadnaviruses, and flaviviruses. Biology Globalization: Understanding, Management, and Effects Harold V. Baines & James R. Ursah (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-994-0. $89.00. 348 pp. Case. People around the globe are more connected to each other than ever before. Information and money flow more quickly than ever. Goods and services produced in one part of the world are increasingly available to the rest of the world. This book highlights the various activities which connect individuals throughout the globe. Biology C-Reactive Protein: New Research Satoshi Nagasawa (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-237-8. $129.00. 371 pp. Case. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced as part of the inflammatory process. It is a routine test for heart failure; high levels of CRP may predict a bad outcome. (However, it is an unreliable test for heart failure, because inflammation from other causes also raises CRP.) CRP is a plasma protein, an acute phase protein produced by the liver and by adipocytes. Biology Heart Disease in Women

Benjamin V. Lardner & Harrison R. Pennelton (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-066-4. $89.00. 283 pp. Case. Heart disease is synonymous with cardiac disease but not with cardiovascular disease which is any disease of the heart or blood vessels. This new book brings together important recent research on heart disease with a focus on women and heart disease. Biology Serial Murderers James T. Lawson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-204-0. $69.00. 99 pp. Case. The topic of serial murder occupies a unique niche within the criminal justice community. In addition to the significant investigative challenges they bring to law enforcement, serial murder cases attract an over-abundance of attention from the media, mental health experts, academia, and the general public. Biology Current Advances in Molecular Mycology Y. Gherbafwy (Biolog. Sci. Dept. Taif U.,Kingdom/S.Arabia: R. L. Mach, Insti. Chem.Eng.VennaU. Tech. Aust.M.RaiDept.Biotech. SGB Amravati U. India) 2009. 978-1-60456-909-4. $79.00. 409 pp. Case. Molecular mycology has been playing a pivotal role in 21st century. It is emerging with full impact. It is multi-disciplinary and includes molecular markers, recombinant DNA techniques, cloning, phylogeny and bioinformatics. Varying in application of concepts, practice, scale, style and substance, molecular mycology is amongst the latest globalizing frontiers of the corporate world. Biology Basal Ganglia and Thalamus: Their Role in Cognition and Behavior R. Moretti, P. Toree & R. M. Antonello (Clinca Neurologica dell 'Universita degli Studi de Trieste, Italy) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-198-2. $89.00. 179 pp. Case. The basal ganglia are traditionally involved in the control of movement. The most wise and prophetical works by Crossen (1996 and successive), and by Bogousslavsky stated clearly that the basal ganglia participate in multiple circuits or 'loops' with cognitive areas of the cerebral cortex; moreover, the activity of neurons within selected portions of the basal ganglia is more related to cognitive or sensory operations than to motor functions.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 12Biology New Cell Adhesion Research Patrick Nott & Matthew Temple (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-378-8. $129.00. 308 pp. Case. Cell adhesion is the binding of a cell to another cell or to a surface or matrix. This book discusses the mitochondrial retrograde signaling, a recently discovered cellular signaling pathway, that may work in irradiated mammalian cells. Biology Prefrontal Cortex: Roles, Interventions and Traumas Lorenzo LoGrasso & Giovanni Morretti (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-415-0. $129.00. 265 pp. Case. Intellectual disabilities have been related to the dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is located on the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, lying in front of the motor and premotor areas. This brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behaviors, personality expression, and moderating correct social behavior. Biology Economics of Employment and Unemployment Manon C. Fournier & Chloe S. Mercier (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-741-0. $89.00. 375 pp. Case. Employment and unemployment disparities affect the livelihood of various developing countries. Such issues that will be discussed in this book include the job availability, type, sector of employment and job earnings of these societies. This book provides a comprehensive study of the improvement of poverty, inequality and achievement of employment for socio-economical groups all across the globe. Biology Computational Biology: New Research Alona S. Russe (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-040-4. $129.00. 457 pp. Case. Computational biology involves the use of techniques including applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence, chemistry, and biochemistry to solve biological problems usually on the molecular level. The core principle of these techniques is using computing resources in order to solve problems on scales of magnitude far too great for human discernment.

Biology Liberty to Live: Human Security and Development J. F. Jones (Conflict Resolution Inst.Univ. of Denver, CO.) 2009. 978-1-60692-141-8. $79.00. 180 pp. Case. This book explores the policy and practice of human security – what must be done to remove fear and want from those who are its victims across the world. It should be of particular interest to practitioners and students in the field of social work, social development, and international studies. Biology Microbes in Sustainable Agriculture M. S. Khan (Dept./Agri. Microb., Aligarh Musl. U.,Uttar Pradesh, Ind); A. Zaidi (Dept./Agricu Microb Fac.Agr. Sci.,Aligarh Musl. U.,U.Prad, Ind) J.Musarrat (Eds.) 2009. 978-1-60456-929-2. $79.00. 338 pp. Case. This book addresses a lot of common queries and of course some odd ones that bring an interesting approach to problems solving in agricultural practices with optimum application of diverse microbes. This book presents readers with stimulation to forge thought in a non-conventional way to understand complex issues as it addresses many problems previously ignored. Biology Cell Movement: New Research Trends T. Abreu and G. Silva (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-570-6. $129.00. 397 pp. Case. Cell movement is a complex phenomenon primarily driven by the actin network beneath the cell membrane, and can be divided into three general components: protrusion of the leading edge of the cell, adhesion of the leading edge and deadhesion at the cell body and rear, and cytoskeletal contraction to pull the cell forward. This book examines the specific physics underlying these phases of cell movement and the origins of the forces that drive locomotion. Biology Cell, Gene, and Molecular Therapy: New Concepts V. Wiwanitkit (Chulalongkorn Univ. Bangkok, Thailand) (Ed) 2009. 978-1-60692-532-4. $89.00. 203 pp. Case. Treatment is the heart of medicine. For patients, the main aim of visiting a physician is to get the best therapy. Therapy has a long history. Advanced biotechnology helps improve medical

treatment. Apart from the classical treatments, there are many new emerging means of medical treatment. In this book, the concept of new therapeutic channels, cell, gene and molecular concepts is developed. Interesting details on concepts for these modern therapies can be found in this book and this book. Biology Binomium Chitin-Chitinase: Recent Issues S. Musumeci (Univ. of Sassari & Inst. of Bio. Chem., National Rsch. Council (CNR) & Maurizio G. Paoletti (Univ. of Padova) Editors 2009. 978-1-60692-339-9. $89.00. 479 pp. Case. This book offers a collection of articles on binomial chitin/chitinase from authors who have all personally contributed to the development and increased knowledge of this topic. The book will represents a milestone for future researchers by taking into account the known archaic function of chitinases and the new description of chitin and chitinases roles in innate immunity. Biology Predictive Diagnostics and Personalized Treatment: Dream or Reality O. Golubnitschaja (Dept. of Radio., Univ. of Bonn, Bonn, Germany) Editor 2009. 978-1-60692-737-3. $89.00. 635 pp. Case. Predictive, preventive and personalized medicine offers great promise for the future practice of medicine. Essential components of this approach include well-organized population screening protocols utilizing novel diagnostic biomarkers of disease states, targeted prevention of common human pathologies, optimal treatment planning and personalized medicine thereby resulting in substantial improvement of the quality of life. Biology Metacognition: New Research Developments Clayton B. Larson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-780-9. $89.00. 295 pp. Case. Metacognition refers to higher order thinking which involves active control over the cognitive processes engaged in learning. Activities such as planning how to approach a given learning task, monitoring comprehension, and evaluating progress toward the completion of a task are metacognitive in nature. Because metacognition plays a critical role in successful learning, it is important to study metacognitive activity and development to determine how students can be taught to better apply their cognitive resources through metacognitive control.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 13Biology Developmental Gene Expression Regulation Nathan C. Kurzfield (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-794-6. $129.00. 335 pp. Case. Developmental Gene Expression Regulation consists of any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene action during the developmental stages of an organism. This new book presents the latest research in this field from around the world. Biology Animal Reproduction: New Research Developments Lucas T. Dahnof (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-595-9. $98.00. 377 pp. Case. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life; each individual organism exists as the result of reproduction. The known methods of reproduction are broadly grouped into two main types: sexual and asexual. In asexual reproduction, an individual can reproduce without involvement with another individual of that species. This book discusses new developments in the study of animal reproduction. Biology Glycobiology Research Trends George Powell & Olivier McCabe (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-841-7. $89.00. 242 pp. Case. Glycobiology is the study of the structure, biosynthesis and biology of saccharides that are widely distributed in nature and are essential components of all living things. This field combines expertise in both carbohydrate biochemistry and molecular biology.

Biology DNA Identification: Lessons Learned From 9-11 Charles B. Perkins (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-778-6. $69.00. 221 pp. Case. This book contains the KADAP’s “lessons learned,” particularly regarding DNA protocols, laboratory techniques, and statistical approaches, in the DNA identification of WTC victims. It is written primarily for the Nation’s forensic laboratory directors and other officials who may be responsible for organizing and managing the DNA identification response to a mass fatality incident. Biology Advances in Membrane Science and Technology

Tongwen Xu (School of Chemistry and Material Science, Univ. of Science and Technology of China,, Hefei, P.R., China) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-883-7. $89.00. 323 pp. Case. In recent years, membranes and related technologies have gained more technical and commercial relevance. Their applications have extended to environmental, chemical, medical, food, and energy industries. This book, however, is intended not to make a summary of the literature in these areas, but to focus on the current status of some advanced membrane technologies which are well related to human life. Biology Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Anne N. DeBrue (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-619-2. $120.00. 250 pp. Case. Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical that causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the vessels. The narrowing of the vessels increases the pressure within the vessels causing high blood pressure (hypertension). Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in the blood by the enzyme angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ACE inhibitors are medications that slow (inhibit) the activity of the enzyme ACE, which decreases the production of angiotensin II.

Biology Apoprotein Research Linda R. Penfield and Rachel T. Nelson (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-632-1. $89.00. 321 pp. Case. An apoprotein a protein that is normally attached to second molecule that is not a polypeptide, from which it has become disassociated. For example: ferritin that lacks the ferric hydroxide core could be called apoferritin. This new book presents the latest research results in this field from around the globe.

Biology Handbook on Gender Roles: Conflicts, Attitudes and Behaviors Janet H. Urlich and Bernice T. Cosell (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-637-6. $195.00. 361 pp. Case. This new book is dedicated to new research which is defined as a set of perceived behavioral norms associated particularly with males or females, in a given social group or system. It can be a form of division of labour by gender. It is a focus of analysis in the social sciences and humanities.

Biology Revisiting and Evaluating the Congressional Review Act Katherine R. Williamson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-687-1. $69.00. 128 pp. Case. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Congressional oversight of rulemaking using the CRA can be an important and useful tool for monitoring the regulatory process and balancing and accommodating the concerns of American citizens and businesses with the effects of federal agencies’ rules. Biology Hedge Funds: Regulation and Nonregulation Yeram E. Torrey (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-041-1. $69.00. 79 pp. Soft. Hedge funds generally are recognized as important sources of liquidity and as holders and managers of risks in the capital markets. This book discusses the various regulatory and nonregulatory techniques involved with hedge funds. Biology Small Interfering RNA: New Research Kaito Yamada and Shouta Hayashi (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-158-6. $129.00. 277 pp. Case. RNA interference is a gene silencing phenomenon triggered by dsRNA (double-stranded RNA) and has been widely used for studying gene functions. The short interfering RNA (siRNA) responsible for RNA interference varies markedly in its gene silencing efficacy. This book reviews the recently reported siRNA design guidelines and clarifies the problems concerning the guidelines. Biology Airborne Particulates Ming Cheng and Wen Liu (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-907-0. $98.00. 359 pp. Case. This book presents studies of airborne particulates and their role in human health in various geographical regions. Various methodologies are used to monitor the transport and composition of these particulates. The negative impact of antimony and its compounds on the environment and ecosystem is discussed. Biology Rural Education in the 21st Century. Series: Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 14Christine M.E. Frisiras (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-966-7. $98.00. 258 pp. Case. Rural schools, and the large chunk of the nation’s students who attend them, face challenges every bit as daunting as those of their urban counterparts. It is important to keep in mind that rural schools differ greatly from one another. But as a group, students in these schools generally score as well as or better than nonrural students on standardized tests. The makeup of student populations in rural schools differs considerably across the country as well. Biology Solar Collectors: Energy Conservation, Design and Applications Artur V. Killian (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-069-0. $129.00. 361 pp. Case. A solar collector is a device for extracting the energy of the sun directly into a more usable or storable form. The energy in sunlight is in the form of electromagnetic radiation from the infrared (long) to the ultraviolet (short) wavelengths. The solar energy striking the earth's surface at any one time depends on weather conditions, as well as location and orientation of the surface, but overall, it averages about 1000 watts per square meter on a clear day with the surface directly perpendicular to the sun's rays. Biology Older Worker Trends Leonard E. Axley (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-839-4. $69.00. 116 pp. Case. As the members of the “baby boom” generation — people born between 1946 and 1964 — approach retirement, the demographic profile of the U.S. workforce will undergo a substantial shift: a large number of older workers will be joined by relatively few new entrants to the labor force. Biology Oral Health Care in Systemic Diseases S. Sutthavong and A. Sangasapaviriya (Phramongkutklao Hosp.Thailand,P.Jansisyanont,Faculty/Dentistry,Chulalongkorn U.,Thail) Editors 2009. 978-1-60692-941-4. $37.00. 114 pp. Soft. This book focuses on the oral health care for specific groups of the systemic patients i.e. diabetes, head and neck cancers, cardiovascular disease, and AIDS.

Biology North Korean Foreign Relations in the Post-Cold War World Lyman R. Rechter (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-806-6. $79.00. 196 pp. Case. The starting premise of this book is that for all the uniqueness of the regime and its putative political autonomy, post–Kim Il Sung North Korea has been subject to the same external pressures and dynamics that are inherent in an increasingly interdependent and interactive world. The foreign relations that define the place of North Korea in the international community today are the result of the trajectories that Pyongyang has chosen to take—or was forced to take—given its national interests and politics. Biology Genetic Endocrinology of the Metabolic Syndrome S. Rodríguez, T. R. Gaunt, M. R. Abdollahi, S. Sonnenberg and Ian N. M. Da (University of Southampton, Sch./Medic.) 2009. 978-1-60692-168-5. $79.00. 113 pp. Soft. Cardiovascular disease and mortality risk are significantly increased in people with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of interrelated metabolic disorders including obesity, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and hypertension. A complex interplay between predisposing and protective factors ultimately determines whether an individual will develop this set of disorders or not. Genetic factors are one of the significant contributors that predispose to, or protect against, each component of the metabolic syndrome. Biology Philosophical Insights about Modern Science E. Zerovnik (Dept. Biochem. Mol.& Struct.Biology, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia) O.Markic & A.Ule (Dept.Philos.,U. LJ.Slov) 2009. 978-1-60741-373-8. $79.00. 353 pp. Case. Modern science is so much specialized that it seems utopic to try to follow it all at once. This new book is aimed at crossing the gap between specialists and a common understanding of 'modern science'. Biology Sex Chromosomes: Genetics, Abnormalities, and Disorders Cynthia N. Weingarten and Sally E. Jefferson

2009. 978-1-60741-304-2. $129.00. 293 pp. Case. Sex chromosomes determine the sex of an organism. A human somatic cell has two sex chromosomes: XY in male and XX in female. A human germ cell has one sex chromosome: X or Y in a sperm and X in an egg. When an X-sperm is combined with an egg, the resulting zygote (fertilized egg) will contain two X chromosomes. This book examines various aspects of sex chromosomes. Biology Stem Cell Plasticity S. Agrawal, P. Tripathi & S. Naik (Dept..Med. Genetics, Dept./Imm., Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Inst./Med. Sci., Raebareli Road, Lucknow (UP) India) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-473-5. $37.00. 89 pp. Soft. Although hematopoetic stem cell (HSC) transplantation has been in practice for almost half a century, the improved understanding of stem cells over past two decades has revolutionized this field making it as most promising aspect of translational medicine. Biology Proliferation Control Regimes Adelfo Gaspari (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-115-4. $79.00. 179 pp. Case. Weapons of mass destruction (WMD), especially in the hands of radical states and terrorists, represent a major threat to U.S. national security interests. Multilateral regimes were established to restrict trade in nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and missile technologies, and to monitor their civil applications. Biology Environmental Satellites: Weather and Environmental Information Systems Vincent L. Webber (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-984-1. $69.00. 120 pp. Case. This book provides information on the planned National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) program which is expected to be a state-of-the-art, environment-monitoring satellite system which will replace two existing polar-orbiting environmental satellite systems. Biology Marine Phytoplankton William T. Kersey and Samuel P. Munger (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-087-4. $129.00. 396 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 15Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean. Phytoplankton obtain energy through a process called photosynthesis and must therefore live in the well-lit surface layer of an ocean, sea, lake or other body of water. This book discusses marine phytoplankton and their role in the environment in detail. Biology Gold Mining: Formation and Resource Estimation, Economics and Environmental Impact Melanie D. Corral and Jared L. Earle (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-096-6. $98.00. 239 pp. Case. Gold, a chemical element with the symbol Au, is a highly sought-after precious metal, having been used as money, in jewelry, in sculpture, and for ornamentation since the beginning of recorded history. The metal occurs as nuggets or grains in rocks, in veins and in alluvial deposits. Gold mining consists of the processes and techniques employed in the removal of gold from the ground. Biology Current Advances in Sleep Biology Marcos G. Frank (Dept. of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Univ. of Pennyslvania, PA) 2009. 978-1-60741-508-4. $79.00. 242 pp. Case. The mystery of sleep has fascinated scientists for decades, yet despite great advances on several fronts, basic questions about sleep remain unanswered. This book discusses the questions that continue to plague scientists in regard to sleep biology. Biology The Human Genome: Features, Variations and Genetic Disorders Series: Genetics - Research and Issues Akio Matsumoto & Mai Nakano (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-695-1. $129.00. 341 pp. Case. The sequencing of the human genome reveals our complete complement of genetic material. The sequenced human genome is one of the most international biomedical research projects ever, which is important in our current often all-too-fractured world. This book defines the function of all "unknown" human genes, delineates the functional and phenotypic significance of human genetic variants in humans, and explores the functions of the vast non-genic regions of the human genome.

Biology D-Amino Acids: Practical Methods and Protocols, Volume 3: D-Amino Acids in Peptides and Proteins R. Konno (Dokkyo U.Sch/Medi.); H. Brückner (J.-Leibig-U.G) A. D'Aniello (S. Z. "A. Dohrn"); G. H. Fisher (Barry U.)N.Fujii (Kyoto U.) & H. Homma (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-378-3. $145.00. 140 pp. Case. D-Amino acids are stereoisomers or optical isomers of naturally occurring L-amino acids. D Amino acids and L-amino acids have almost the same physical and chemical properties. D-Amino acids have been considered to be unnatural substances that are produced only when we synthesize amino acids in laboratories or factories.

Biology Biosensors: Properties, Materials and Applications Rafael Comeaux and Pablo Novotny (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-617-3. $129.00. 402 pp. Case. A biosensor is an analytical device which converts a biological response into an electrical signal. It consists of 3 parts: the sensitive biological element, the transducer and the associated electronics or signal processors that are primarily responsible for the display of the results in a user-friendly way. The most widespread example of a commercial biosensor is the blood glucose biosensor.

Biology HDL and LDL Cholesterol: Physiology and Clinical Significance Series: Biochemistry Research Trends Irwin S. Pagano & Nathan B. Strait 2009. 978-1-60741-767-5. $129.00. 240 pp. Case. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It is transported to and from the cells by special carriers called lipoproteins. This book focuses on the two main types of lipoproteins- low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood.

Biology Building Materials: Properties, Performance and Applications Donald N. Cornejo and Jason L. Haro 2009. 978-1-60741-082-9. $98.00. 420 pp. Case. Building material is any material which is used for a construction purpose. Apart from naturally

occurring materials, many man-made products are in use. The manufacture of building materials is an established industry in many countries and the use of these materials is typically segmented into specific specialty trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, roofing and insulation work. This new book presents a wide variety of research on issues facing the building industry today. A study on the use of syntactic foams as a building material is presented. Biology Molecular Simulation in Material and Biological Research Kh. T. Kholmurodov (Cn'tr for Molecular Modeling, Joint Inst. for Nuclear Rsch, Moscow Region, Russia) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-553-4. $195.00. 171 pp. Case. This new and important book focuses on the different aspects of molecular simulation in material and biological research, on the computational and theoretical studies of atomic and molecular interactions, dynamics in between atoms, molecules, ions, clusters and surfaces, with emphasis on bio-molecular protein simulation and others. Biology Genotoxicity: Evaluation, Testing and Prediction Series: Genetics - Research and Issues Andor Kocsis & Hajna Molnar (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-714-9. $129.00. 375 pp. Case. This book looks at genotoxicity which is a deleterious action on cell genetic material affecting its integrity. Genotoxic substances are known to be potentially mutagenic or carcinogenic, specifically those capable of causing genetic mutation and of contributing to the development of tumors. Biology Handbook of Cardiovascular Research Series: Cardiology Research and Clinical Developments Jorgen Brataas & Viggo Nanstveit (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-792-7. $195.00. 528 pp. Case. Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart of blood vessel. Most countries face high and increasing rates of cardiovascular disease. Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. It is the number one cause of death and disability in the U.S. and most European countries.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 16Biology Eye Research Developments: Glaucoma, Corneal Transplantation, and Bacterial Eye Infections Series: Eye and Vision Research Developments Alan N. Westerhouse (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-177-2. $135.00. 364 pp. Case. The consequences of aging populations combined with the strain to the human eye caused by computers and widespread poor nutritional practices has resulted in an upsurge of research dealing with vision. This new book presents leading-edge research in this field focusing on glaucoma, corneal transplantation and bacterial eye infections. Biology The Conceptual Foundations of Systems Biology: An Introduction Series: Systems Biology - Theory, Techniques and Applications James A. Marcum (Baylor University, Waco, TX) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-867-2. $89.00. 165 pp. Case. This book provides an analysis of the fundamental concepts that constitute the foundations of contemporary systems biology. These concepts include holism, emergentism, and robustness, and are compared to the concepts, reductionism, mechanism, and homeostasis, which form the foundations of molecular biology. Biology Hydrogen-Based Biosynthesis T. G. Volova (Siberian Fed. Univ., Inst./Biophysics, Krasnoyarsk, Russia) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60876-053-4. $145.00. 299 pp. Case. The monograph summarizes the literature data and the author’s results concerned with the physiology and biotechnology of chemolithautotrophic hydrogen-reducing organisms. A general notion is given about the area of distribution, systematics and metabolism of hydrogen-reducing microorganisms (hydrogen bacteria and carboxydobacteria). Biology Cancer Biology: An Updated Global Overview Series: Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments T.EL-Metwally (Dept./Medical Biochem.Univ., Assiut, Egypt.) Editor

2009. 978-1-60876-193-7. $43.00. 94 pp. Soft. Although prevention should be our primer facing cancer, without proper understanding to the nature of cancer as a disease, we will be failing to meet our global aim of eradicating it. Cancer cell should be looked at as a dedifferentiated cell rather than an abnormally diving cell. And, cancer causation should be understood as a threshold phenomenon due to cumulative inactivation of tumor suppressor gene and/or activation of oncogenes - with exceptions. Biology International Workshop: Molecular Simulation Studies in Material and Biological Sciences Kholmirzo Kholmurodov (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-607-5. $170.00. 208 pp. Case. Computer molecular simulations of complex multiparticle systems play a fascinating role in fundamental physics, biochemical and life sciences. Having an increasingly significant impact on many applied industries, especially in modern biophysical and nanotechnological areas, molecular simulation provides a set of tools for predicting many functional properties of molecular systems. Biology Trends in Sample Preparation Marco Arruda and Zezzi Aurelio (Unicamp - Universidade Estuadual de Campinas, Brazil) 2007. 978-1-60021-118-8. $90.00. 314 pp. Case. Sample preparation plays an essential role in analytical procedures. The estimated errors of measurement methods commonly used are usual below 20%. The errors of sample preparation procedures can easily rise to more than 200%. Relating to the total error of an analytical procedure it is more effective to invest efforts and money in the improvement of sample preparation techniques instead of squeezing the measurement procedures to get one or two percent improvement in standard deviation. Biology Carnosine and Oxidative Stress in Cells and Tissues Alexander A. Boldyrev (M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State U. Russia) 2007. 978-1-60021-411-0. $105.00. 306 pp. Case. The main aim of this new book is to summarize the knowledge on the metabolic transformation of carnosine in excitable tissues of animals and human beings and to analyze the nature of its biological activity. At the beginning of monograph, the short history of the problem is

stated. Distribution of carnosine in tissues, its appearance in ontogeny of vertebrates and correlation between carnosine content and functional activity of tissues are discussed. Biology Forest Ecology Research Horizons Nole C. Verne (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-490-5. $145.00. 260 pp. Case. Forest ecology includes within its scope the components and functions of forest ecosystems - a community of organisms interacting with each other and with their physical environment. Forest ecosystems, which consist of bacteria, plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, soil, water and air, differ from other ecosystems in that they are dominated by trees and other woody vegetation. Biology Biological Cybernetics Research Trends Thomas O. Williams (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-568-1. $145.00. 220 pp. Case. Biological cybernetics includes experimental, theoretical and application-oriented aspects of information processing in organisms, including sensory, motor, cognitive, and ecological phenomena. Topics covered include: experimental studies of biological systems including quantitative modelling; computational, technical, or theoretical studies with relevance for understanding biological information processing; and artificial implementation of biological information processing and self-organizing principles. This book presents important new research from around the world in this field. Biology Pattern Recognition in Biology Marsha S. Corrigan (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-716-6. $145.00. 253 pp. Case. Pattern recognition is the research area that studies the operation and design of systems that recognize patterns in data. It encloses subdisciplines like discriminant analysis, feature extraction, error estimation, cluster analysis (together sometimes called statistical pattern recognition), grammatical inference and parsing (sometimes called syntactical pattern recognition). Important application areas are image analysis, character recognition, speech analysis, man and machine diagnostics, person identification and industrial inspection. This new book presents leading-edge research from around the world. Biology New Research on Autoantibodies Claude T. Petrelli (Editor)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 172008. 978-1-60456-055-8. $129.00. 225 pp. Case. Autoantibodies are a group of antibodies (immune proteins) that mistakenly target and damage specific tissues or organs of the body. One or more autoantibodies may be produced by a person’s immune system when it fails to distinguish between “self” and “non-self" proteins. Usually the immune system is able to discriminate by recognizing foreign substances (“non-self”) and ignoring the body’s own cells ("self"), yet not overreact to non-threatening substances such as foods, dust and pollen, or beneficial microorganisms. Biology New Cell Differentiation Research Topics Hitoshi Saitama (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-937-5. $129.00. 315 pp. Case. This book presents research developments from around the globe in the field of cellular differentiation, which is a concept from developmental biology describing the process by which cells acquire a "type". The morphology of a cell may change dramatically during differentiation, but the genetic material remains the same, with few exceptions. Biology Research Progress in Antisense Elements. (Genetics) Jessica C. Taylor and Amelia J. Williams (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-740-3. $89.00. 228 pp. Case. This new book presents important new research from around the world in the field of antisense molecules, which interact with complementary strands of nucleic acids, modifying expression of genes. Some regions within a double strand of DNA code for genes, which are usually instructions specifying the order of amino acids in a protein along with regulatory sequences, splicing sites, noncoding introns and other complicating details. Biology Structural Geology: New Research Sean J. Landowe and Garth M. Hammler (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-827-1. $129.00. 146 pp. Case. Structural geology includes features of and overlaps with facets of geomorphology, metamorphism and geotechnical studies. By studying the three dimensional structure of rocks and regions, inferences on tectonic history, past geological environments and deformation events can be made. These can be fixed in time using stratigraphical controls as well as geochronology, to determine when the structural features formed. This book provides

leading-edge research on this field from around the world. Biology Progress in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Tomas I. Seward (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-861-3. $129.00. 276 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to leading-edge research developments in lupus which is a condition of chronic inflammation caused by an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Patients with lupus produce abnormal antibodies in their blood that target tissues within their own body rather than foreign infectious agents. Because the antibodies and accompanying cells of inflammation can involve tissues anywhere in the body, lupus has the potential to affect a variety of areas of the body. Biology Natural Killer T-Cells: Roles, Interactions, and Interventions Nathan V. Fournier (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-287-3. $129.00. 215 pp. Case. Natural killer T (NKT) cells are a heterogeneous group of T cells that share properties of both T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Many of these cells recognize the non-polymorphic CD1d molecule, an antigen-presenting molecule that binds self- and foreign lipids and glycolipids. Upon activation, NK T cells are able to produce large quantities of interferon-gamma, IL-4, and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, as well as multiple other cytokines and chemokines (such as IL-2 and TNF-alpha). Biology Heat Shock Proteins: New Research Emma Morel and Camille Vincent (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-641-3. $129.00. 573 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research in the field of heat shock proteins (HSP) which are groups of proteins whose expression is increased when the cells are exposed to elevated temperatures or other stress. This increase in expression is transcriptionally regulated. Biology Stem Cells Research Compendium. Volume 2 Prasad S. Koka (Lab. of Stem Cell Bio., Torrey Pines Inst. for Molecular Studies, CA, USA) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-632-1. $95.00. 366 pp. Case.

The two broad categories of mammalian stem cells exist: embryonic stem cells, derived from blastocysts, and adult stem cells, which are found in adult tissues. In a developing embryo, stem cells are able to differentiate into all of the specialised embryonic tissues. In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing specialised cells. This new book presents leading research from around the globe in this radidly-developing field.

Biology The Latent Order of Complexity J. P. Zbilut (Dept of Molecular Biophy.and Phys., Rush Univ. Med Ctr, Chicago, Il) and A. Giuliani (Istit Superiore di Sanita, Italy) 2008. 978-1-60456-026-8. $49.00. 122 pp. Case. The scope of public ignorance concerning how things work inevitably grows explosively. It is unreasonable to expect widespread or detailed understanding even of the many major support systems that make urban life possible. What we don’t understand seems “complex” to us, at least until, with study or practice, we may achieve an occasional “Ah – Ha!” moment when complexity suddenly reduces to simplicity, and part of our world view changes forever. This book addresses the methods and limitations of science itself. Biology RNA Interference Research Progress Roger T. Lyland and Irving B. Browning (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-446-4. $129.00. 337 pp. Case. RNA interference (RNAi) is a mechanism that inhibits gene expression by causing the degradation of specific RNA molecules or hindering the transcription of specific genes. RNAi targets include RNA from viruses and transposons (probably as a form of innate immune response), and also plays a role in regulating development and genome maintenance. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. Biology Biomacromolecular Mass Spectrometry Research Progress S. Koenig (Integrierte Funktionelle Genomik, Muenster, Germ.) 2008. 978-1-60456-487-7. $75.00. 146 pp. Case. This new book covers research in the fields of biomacromolecules such as proteins, DNA, and other biopolymers studied with mass spectrometry. Mass spectrometry has proven its applicability to the measurement of almost any molecule. However, different substances require

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 18special knowledge in the respective field and scientists tend to focus on their particular task in collaborations and meetings. Biology Handbook of Free Radicals: Formation, Types and Effects Series: Cell Biology Research Progress Dimitri Kozyrev & Vasily Slutsky 2010. 978-1-60876-101-2. $245.00. 660 pp. Case. Free radicals are molecules, ions, or atoms with unpaired electrons in their outermost shell of electrons. Although it is a relatively recent discovery, the occurrence of free radicals in biological processes is now widely accepted. Free radicals are involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and also in inflammation. This book reviews the updated knowledge on free radicals and its possible mechanisms in neurological disorders and in some oxidative stress processes, such as in intractable epilepsy and febrile seizures. Some approaches useful to elucidate the effects of free radical exposure on the overall protein structure are also discussed.

Biology The Importance of Colour Perception to Animals and Man Series: Neuroscience Research Progress B. Dresp-Langley (Centre Nationale de Recherche Sci.) K. Langley (Inst./Neuroscience, Montpellier) 2010. 978-1-60876-394-8. $43.00. 76 pp. Soft. This new book explores the psychophysical studies of colour perception in both animals and man help to understand these complex processes. Finally, colour perception in man may contribute either to rewarding psychological sensations of warmth, comfort and safety or to aversive sensations of coldness and discomfort, sensations which can strongly influence individuals in their daily social interactions. Biology D-Amino Acids: A New Frontier in Amino Acids & Protein Research R. Konno (Dokkyo U. Sch. ed.,J.)H. rucker (J. L.-U. Giessen, Ger.) A. D'Aniello (Staz. Zool."A.Dohrn"I.) G. Fisher (Barry U.USA)N.Fujii (Kyoto U.,J) and H. Homma (Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-075-4. $145.00. 643 pp. Case. D-amino acids have been considered as unnatural amino acids and it has been the

common belief that D-amino acids are not present in eukaryotes. However, improvements and developments of analytic methods have shown the D-amino acids are present in a considerable amount of eukaryotes and even in humans. Some of them have been shown to have physiological functions. Biology Frontiers in Stem Cell Research Julia M. Spanning (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-294-9. $135.00. 211 pp. Case. Among the many applications of stem cell research are nervous system diseases, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases as well as Parkinson’s disease, end-stage kidney disease, liver failure, cancer, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Stem cells are self-renewing, unspecialized cells that can give rise to multiple types all of specialized cells of the body. Biology Focus on Cell Apoptosis Research Daniel W. Cho 2007. 978-1-60021-433-2. $145.00. 279 pp. Case. Apoptosis is the regulated form of cell death. It is a complex process defined by a set of characteristic morphological and biochemical features that involves the active participation of affected cells in a self-destruction cascade. This programmed cell death plays a critical role in physiological functions such as cell deletion during embryonic development, balancing cell number in continuously renewing tissues and immune system development. Additionally, a dysregulation of apoptosis is underlying in numerous pathological situations such as Parkinson, Alzheimer´s disease and cancer. Apoptosis is also the regulatory mechanism involved in the removal of unnecessary cells during development and in tissue homeostasis in a wide range of organisms from insects to mammals. The aim of this book is to provide untouched studies in this new and exciting field. Biology New Research On Cell Aging Ronald B. Garvey (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-401-1. $145.00. 198 pp. Case.

Chemistry Chemistry Chemical Engineering Research Trends Leon P. Berton (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-486-8. $145.00. 407 pp. Case.

Chemical engineering deals with the application of physical science (in particular chemistry and physics) and mathematics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. As well as producing useful materials, chemical engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques. Chemistry Fullerene Research Advances Carl N. Kramer (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-824-8. $150.00. 317 pp. Case. Until 1985, the chemical element Carbon was only known to exist in two forms - diamond and graphite. This changed when Kroto and co-workers discovered an entirely new form of carbon, which became known as C60 or the fullerene molecule. (This discovery later led to their award of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.) This book presents the latest research in this dynamic field.

Chemistry Nitrogen Fixation Research Progress. Guilherme N. Couto (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-402-0. $150.00. 509 pp. Case. Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen is taken from its natural, relatively inert molecular form (N2) in the atmosphere and converted into nitrogen compounds (such as, notably, ammonia, nitrate and nitrogen dioxide) useful for other chemical processes. This book presents the latest research from around the world Chemistry Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Trends Kenta Hayashi (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-278-1. $129.00. 309 pp. Case. This new book is dedicated to presenting the latest research from around the world in electroanalytical chemistry, also known as electroanalysis, which lies at the interface between analytical science and electrochemistry. It is concerned with the development, characterization and application of chemical analysis methods employing electrochemical phenomena. Chemistry Progress in Chaos and Complexity Research Franco F. Orsucci (Univ. College, London) and Nicoletta Sala (L’Univ.della Svizzera Italiana) (Editors)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 192009. 978-1-60456-375-7. $69.00. 231 pp. Case. This book presents new leading-edge research on artificial life, cellular automata, chaos theory, cognition, complexity theory, synchronization, fractals, genetic algorithms, information systems, metaphors, neural networks, non-linear dynamics, parallel computation and synergetics. The unifying feature of this research is the tie to chaos and complexity. Chemistry Organizational Behavior and Dynamics Oliver T. Chen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-273-6. $89.00. 225 pp. Case. Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations. It does this by taking a system approach. That is, it interprets people-organization relationships in terms of the whole person, whole group, whole organization, and whole social system. Its purpose is to build better relationships by achieving human objectives, organizational objectives, and social objectives. Chemistry Synaptic Plasticity: New Research Tim F. Kaiser and Felix J. Peters 2009. 978-1-60456-732-8. $129.00. 421 pp. Case. Synaptic plasticity is the ability of the connection, or synapse, between two neurons to change in strength. There are several underlying mechanisms that cooperate to achieve synaptic plasticity, including changes in the quantity of neurotransmitter released into a synapse and changes in how effectively cells respond to those neurotransmitters. Chemistry Experimental Functional Map of a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell D. J. L. Brett (Dept.Earth Sci./Eng. Imperial Coll.Lond, UK), A. R. Kucernak (Dept./Chem.,Imper.Coll. London,) and S. Atkins (Dept./Chem. I..Coll. Lond)(Eds.) 2009. 978-1-60456-560-7. $29.00. 89 pp. Soft. Fuel cell performance is determined by the complex interplay of mass transport, energy transfer and electrochemical processes. The convolution of these processes leads to spatial heterogeneity in the way that fuel cells perform, particularly due to reactant consumption, water management and the design of fluid-flow plates. It is therefore unlikely that any bulk measurement made on a fuel cell will represent performance at all parts of the cell.

Chemistry Substance Abuse: New Research Ethan J. Kerr and Owen E. Gibson (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-834-9. $129.00. 224 pp. Case. Substance abuse is one of society’s most serious problems. Drugs seem to be readily available in virtually every country in the world. Substance abuse is the overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical and mental health, or the welfare of others.

Chemistry Nuclear Chemistry: New Research Axel N. Koskinen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-957-5. $89.00. 292 pp. Case. Nuclear chemistry is a subfield of chemistry dealing with radioactivity, nuclear processes and nuclear properties. It is the chemistry of radioactive elements such as the actinides, radium and radon together with the chemistry associated with equipment (such as nuclear reactors) which are designed to perform nuclear processes. This includes the corrosion of surfaces and the behaviour under conditions of both normal and abnormal operation (such as during an accident).

Chemistry Stabilization and Modification of Cellulose Diacetate F. F. Niyazi; I. Savenkova; O.V. Burykina & G.E. Zaikov (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-002-2. $35.00. 88 pp. Soft. There are many data about the nature of free-radical particles, being formed at irradiation of cellulose by ultraviolet light. Since, being formed products of phototransformation are highly mobile and easily undergo further transformations, method of electron-paramagnetic resonance (ESP) is one of the most effective for these particles identification. Chemistry Spot Cheese Market and Potential Manipulation Paul T. Burton (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-023-7. $39.00. 56 pp. Soft. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is home to the spot cheddar cheese market, which impacts the prices of virtually all cheese traded in the United States, producer milk prices, and milk futures contracts. The spot cheese market, formerly the National Cheese Exchange (NCE) in Wisconsin, has been and continues to be the subject of concerns about price manipulation. Chemistry

Models and Simulation of Deposition Processes with CVD Apparatus: Theory and Applications J. Geiser (Humboldt Univ. zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-325-2. $89.00. 156 pp. Case. This book discusses mesoscopic models, which reflect the transport and reaction of the gaseous species through a homogeneous media in the chamber. The models include the conservation of mass and the porous media are in accordance with Darcy‘s law. The transport through the stationary and nonionized plasma field is treated as a diffusion-dominated flow, where the metallic deposit and the gas chamber look like porous media. Chemistry Physics and Technology of High Current Discharges in Dense Gas Media and Flows P. Rutberg (Inst. /Electrophysics & Electric Power (RAS), St. Petersburg, RU) (Ed) 2009. 978-1-60692-232-3. $89.00. 215 pp. Case. The book is dedicated to results of fundamental investigations in the field of dense low temperature plasma and their technical applications. Chemistry Degradable Polymers for Skeletal Implants P. I. J. M. Wuisman (deceased)(Vrje U.Med.Cnt,Dept./Ortho Surg.Amsterdam, Neth) & Theo M. Smit(Dept./Phy & Med. Tech./Vrije U.Med.Cnt) 2009. 978-1-60692-426-6. $79.00. 408 pp. Case. The purpose of this book is present an integrated overview of the properties of degradable polymers and their application in skeletal surgery. The book consists of three parts: A. Basic Science and Engineering; B. Clinical application of degradable implants; and C. Innovation and future developments. Chemistry Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites. Vol. 1 A. Jimenez (Dept./Analy.Chem.,Nut.&Food Sci.U.Alicante, Sp.) and G. E. Zaikov (N.M.Eman. Inst. Biochem.Phys,RU Acad./Sci.RU) (Eds.)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 202009. 978-1-60692-095-4. $145.00. 160 pp. Case. The use of conventional polymeric packaging materials obtained from non-renewable sources represents an important environmental impact and waste generation after their use. Biopolymers have received an increased interest lately due to more environmentally aware consumers, increased price of crude oil and global warming. Chemistry Green Chemistry Research Trends Jeffrey T. Pearlman (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-092-3. $129.00. 317 pp. Case. Green chemistry, also called sustainable chemistry, is a chemical philosophy encouraging the design of products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Whereas environmental chemistry is the chemistry of the natural environment, and of pollutant chemicals in nature, green chemistry seeks to reduce and prevent pollution at its source. Chemistry Addressing Methamphetamine Abuse Nathan B. Talcott (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-670-3. $43.00. 103 pp. Soft. The meth epidemic has touched every State in the country, draining resources, causing serious environmental damage and destroying lives. SAMHSA’s Drug Abuse Warning Network [DAWN], showed that in the early to mid-1990’s, methamphetamine use was on the rise. Chemistry Polyfunctional Stabilizers of Polymers N.A. Mukmeneva, S.V. Bukharov, G.N. Nugumanova,& A.M. Kochnev (Kazan State Tech Univ, Tatarstan, Russia) 2009. 978-1-60692-536-2. $145.00. 288 pp. Case. The book is of interest to scientists specializing in physical chemistry. The results of research of polyfunctional stabilizers from the point of view of correlation of structure, reactivity and inhibiting efficiency on the basis of general kinetic approach and modern physical, chemical and mathematical methods of identification of mechanisms of their stabilizing action, both in modelling liquid-phase systems and solid polymers and their melts are analyzed. Chemistry Renewable Resources: Obtaining, Processing and Applying R. Kozlowski (Inst. of Natural Fibres, Pozan Poland) G. Zaikov (Russian

Acad./Sci., Moscow, Russia) F. Pudel (OHMI Consulting, Magdeburg) 2009. 978-1-60692-534-8. $129.00. 351 pp. Case. Generally the topics presented in this book cover wide aspects connected with renewable resources, how they can be obtained, assessed, processed and finally applied. The new crops, very often with the improved genetics, become the key to the successful plant biotechnology, bio-fuels, biocomposites and agro-fine chemicals. Chemistry Nitrogen Fixation and Metabolism in Soybean Plants T. Ohyama, N. Ohtake, K. Sueyoshi, K. Tewari, Y. Takahashi, S. Ito, T. Nishiwaki, Y. Nagumo, S. Ishii, & T. Sato (Niigata University) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-856-1. $37.00. 139 pp. Soft. This book investigates the fate of nitrogen fixed in soybean nodules by tracer experiment with 15N2 gas. The results indicate that major part of fixed N in bacteroids (a symbiotic state of rhizobia) is excreted rapidly to cytosol of infected cells in the form of ammonia, then the ammonia is assimilated into amino acids via GS/GOGAT pathway. Chemistry Organ Donation: Supply, Policies and Practices Petr T. Grinkovskiy (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-501-0. $69.00. 137 pp. Case. The issue of living organ donation is important because it represents one important set of possibilities for balancing the needs of people seeking organs with one another, and with the needs of potential organ donors. On one side of the balance, the drive to increase the supply of transplantable organs is fueled by people awaiting organ transplants. Chemistry Steps to Manage Voting System Environments Vivian B. Wilcox (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-804-2. $69.00. 133 pp. Case. The mix of voting methods and systems that were used in the 2006 general election varied across states, territories, and the District, and this mix is not expected to change substantially for the 2008 general election. This variety is due to several factors, but particularly the degree of influence that these governments have exerted over local jurisdictions in selecting systems.

Chemistry The Kim Jong Il Regime in North Korea Charles W. Tarrington (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-807-3. $69.00. 145 pp. Case. Much hyperbole surrounds the political regime in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea). Many analysts argue that North Korea is a unique political system. What kind of regime is the DPRK, and what kind of leader does it have? A variety of labels are given to the North Korean regime. Chemistry Clinical Chemistry Research Brian H. Mitchem and Charles L. Sharnham (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-517-1. $129.00. 388 pp. Case. Among many research topics, this book considers phytoestrogens, natural compounds found in plants that possess estrogen-like activity. Despite the growing evidence of the health benefits of phytoestrogens, further investigation is needed to better understand their mechanism of actions, the biological outcomes and possible adverse effects. This book summarizes the most recent developments of lanthanide nanorods in the field of biomedical nanotechnology. Chemistry Thermochemistry and Advances in Chemistry Research Anton G. Mirskiy (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-376-4. $149.00. 354 pp. Case. In thermodynamics and physical chemistry, thermochemistry is the study of the heat evolved or absorbed in chemical reactions. Thermochemistry, generally, is concerned with the heat exchange accompanying transformations, such as mixing, phase transitions and chemical reactions. This new book presents leading research from around the world in this important field. Chemistry Oligomeric State of Substances S. M. Mezhikovskii (Inst./Chem. Phys,Moscow); A. E. Arinstein (Tekhnikon U.,Israel) and R. Ya. Deberdeev (Kazan St.Tech.U., Russia) 2009. 978-1-60741-344-8. $115.00. 282 pp. Case. The book gives an original interpretation of modern ideas about oligomers as substances which, due to their molecular structure, exhibit peculiarities of statistical behavior different form the statistics of monomers and polymers. The criteria are given that enable one to

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 21distinguish between the ranges of monomers, oligomers and polymers in homologous series. Chemistry Mobile Computing Research and Applications Kevin Y. Chen and H.K. Lee (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-101-7. $129.00. 294 pp. Case. Mobile computing is a generic term describing one's ability to use technology while moving, as opposed to portable computers, which are only practical for use while deployed in a stationary configuration. This new book presents the latest research and applications in this fast-moving field. Chemistry Emissions Trading: Lessons Learned from the European Union and Kyoto Protocol Climate Change Programs Ervin Nagy and Gisella Varga (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-194-9. $69.00. 143 pp. Case. The European Union’s (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to meet its obligation under the Kyoto Protocol. It covers more than 10,00 energy intensive facilities across the 27 EU Member countries; covered entities emit about 45% of the EU’s carbon dioxide emissions. Chemistry Bioceramics: Properties, Preparation and Applications Wolffe Kossler and Jacob Fuchs (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-056-0. $98.00. 289 pp. Case. Ceramic materials that are specially developed for use as medical and dental implants are termed bioceramics. Bioceramics can have structural functions as joint or tissue replacements, can be used as coatings to improve the biocompatibility of metal implants, and can function as resorbable lattices which provide temporary structures and a framework that is dissolved, replaced as the body rebuilds tissue. Chemistry Phthalates and Bisphenol - A in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects Gail N. Moye (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-802-8. $89.00. 609 pp. Case. This book explores the safety of phthalates and bisphenol-A in everyday consumer products. The American Chemistry Council represents the leading business of chemistry. Products supplied

by the chemistry sector are essential in manufacturing, agriculture, energy, transportation, technology, communications, health, education, defense, and virtually every aspect of our lives. Chemistry Dental Materials Research Haden D. Kaminski and Easton A. DuPois (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-104-8. $129.00. 194 pp. Case. Dental restorative materials are specially fabricated materials, designed for use as dental restorations, which are used to restore tooth structure loss. This is usually resulting from, but is not limited to, dental caries. There are many challenges for the physical properties of the ideal dental restorative material, the properties of which can be divided into four categories: physical properties, biocompatibility, aesthetics and application. Chemistry Magnetic Isotope Effect in Chemistry and Biochemistry Antoly Leonidovich Buchachenko (N.N. Semenov Inst. of Chemical Physics, Moscow) 2009. 978-1-60741-363-9. $129.00. 156 pp. Case. This book describes a new phenomenon of global importance-- magnetic isotope effect. In contrast to the well-known classical isotope effect which originates from the difference in chemical reactivity of reagents with light and heavy nuclei, magnetic isotope effect results from the difference in reactivity of reagents with magnetic and nonmagnetic isotopic nuclei. Chemistry Electric Field Enhanced Membrane Separation System: Principles and Typical Applications S. De (Indian Inst./Tech., Kharagpur, IN) B. Sarkar (U. Sch./Chem. Tech.,GGS Indraprastha U.,Delhi, IN)S. Das Gupta (Indian Inst.) 2009. 978-1-60741-592-3. $89.00. 212 pp. Case. The membrane separation process has emerged as a powerful separation technique and has become an integral part of modern process industries. This has found wide applications in the field of biotechnology, beverage, dairy industry, clarification of fruit juice, waste water treatment etc. Chemistry Advances in Geosciences and the Built Environment

A. K. Haghi (Univ. of Guilan, Iran and Univ. of Ottawa) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-171-0. $129.00. 202 pp. Case. This book reflects the diversity of recent advances in geosciences and built environment with a broad perspective which may be useful for scientists as well as for graduate students and engineers. This new book presents leading-edge research from around the world in this dynamic field which is relevant and valuable to the whole the geoscience and built environment community and serve to both define and advance state of geocomputing. Chemistry Herpesviridae: Viral Structure, Life Cycle and Infections Series: Virology Research Progress Toma R. Gluckman (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-947-6. $129.00. 295 pp. Case. The Herpesviridae are a large family of DNA viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans. The members of this family are also known as herpesviruses. Members of the herpesviridae family include oral and genital herpes, chickenpox, Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (most often seen in people with HIV), and the Epstein-Barr virus (which causes infectious mononucleosis). Chemistry Sorbents: Properties, Materials and Applications Series: Environmental Research Advances Thomas P. Willis (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-851-1. $135.00. 417 pp. Case. Sorbents are insoluble materials or mixtures of materials used to recover liquids through the mechanism of absorption, or adsorption, or both. Absorbents are materials that pick up and retain liquid distributed throughout its molecular structure causing the solid to swell. The absorbent must be at least 70 percent insoluble in excess fluid. Chemistry Drug Resistant Neoplasms Series: Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments Ethan G. Verrite (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-255-7. $135.00. 268 pp. Case. One of the main causes of failure in the treatment of cancer is the development of drug resistance by the cancer cells. Resistance to treatment with anticancer drugs results from a variety of factors including individual variations in patients and somatic cell genetic differences

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 22in tumors, even those from the same tissue of origin. Chemistry Corrosion Protection: Processes, Management and Technologies Series: Materials Science and Technologies Teodors Kalniņš & Vilhems Gulbis (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-837-5. $129.00. 278 pp. Case. Corrosion is deterioration of essential properties in a material due to reactions with its surroundings. An organic coating is frequently deposited on the top of the metallic coating in order to generate a corrosion resistant system by taking advantage of the good properties of the sublayer. In corrosion protection, the coatings are desired to have low permeability, good environmental stability, ease of synthesis and low cost. Chemistry Biochemical Physics Research Trends Sergei D. Varfolomeev, Elena B. Burlakova, A. A. Popov & G. E. Zaikov (Emanuel Inst. of Bioch. Phys, Russia) Eds. 2009. 978-1-60021-426-4. $129.00. 95 pp. Case. This book presents recent research in Chemical and Biochemical physics. Chemical physics addresses a large range of problems. An effective chemical physicist is a "jack-of-all-trades," able to apply the principles and techniques of the field to everything from high-tech materials to biology. Chemistry Chemistry of Advanced Compounds and Materials N. Lekishvili(I.Javakhishvili Tbilisi S.U.,Georgia) and G. E. Zaikov(N.M.Eman.Inst./Bioch.Phy.Russian Acad./Sci.,R.) (Eds) 2009. 978-1-60456-671-0. $89.00. 392 pp. Case. This book on polymer tribology explores the gradual replacement of metal components by polymer-based materials (PBM's) that is taking place in automotive, aviation, aerospace, and other industries. The positive results include lower weights of components and entire structures as well as significant energy savings (more miles per gallon). Chemistry Innovations in City Logistics

E. Taniguchi (Dept. /Urban Mgmt, Kyota U., Japan),R. G. Thompson (U. of Melbourne, Dept. /Civil, Environ.Eng., Australia) (Eds) 2009. 978-1-60456-725-0. $79.00. 615 pp. Case. This book highlights recent developments and advances in city logistics. City logistics is a relatively new area of urban study and urban management. The goal of city logistics is to establish efficient, safe and environmentally friendly urban freight transport systems using advanced information communication technology. Chemistry Absolute and Chemical Electronegativity and Hardness Mihai V. Putz (Laboratory of Computational and Structural Physical Chem., Chem. Dept., U.of Timiºoara, Timiºoara, Romania) (Ed.) 2009. 978-1-60456-937-7. $29.00. 99 pp. Soft. Systematic formulations of absolute and chemical electronegativity and hardness are analyzed among the local and non-local electronic density contributions in the frame of density functional theory. It is analytically proved that in all proposed cases can be founded the proper conditions within the absolute and chemical formulations to equalize. Chemistry Emerging Topics in Macroeconomics Richard O. Bailly (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-093-0. $89.00. 376 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to new research on macroeconomics which is a branch of economics that deals with the performance, structure, and behavior of a national or regional economy as a whole. Along with microeconomics, macroeconomics is one of the two most general fields in economics. Chemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry: From Pure to Applied Science, New Horizons-Vol.3. (Festschrift/Honor/the 75th B/D,Prof. G.Zaikov) E. Pearce (Herman Mark Poly.Rsch.Inst.,Brook,NY Polyt.U.Brook,NY) G. Zaikov (N.M Emanuel Inst./Biochem.Phys,RUAcad./Sci. Moscow, RU) 2009. 978-1-60692-353-5. $139.00. 435 pp. Case.

This new volume contains information about the plasticity structural analysis of polymer nanocomposites, filled by carbon nanotubes, grafting of some bio-fibres with carboxylic acids under cold plasma conditions, achievements in textile dyes removal using adsorption, a reactive medium viscosity change in cross-linking process of epoxy polymers, the side groups influence on polymers limiting mechanical characteristics. Chemistry Foundations and Applications of Variational and Perturbation Methods S. Raj Vatsya (Senior Research Officer, Nn'tl Rsch. Council of Canada) 2009. 978-1-60692-591-1. $89.00. 347 pp. Case. Variational and perturbation methods, together with their hybrids, are the most widely used techniques employed by applied mathematicians, physical scientists and engineers. This book presents the topic as a unified and coherent discipline encompassing the problem specific procedures. Chemistry Focus on Zimbabwe Alfred J. Cartage (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-186-9. $43.00. 136 pp. Soft. Zimbabwe’s prospects appeared promising in 1980, as it gained independence after a long liberation war. The country exhibited steady economic growth, enabling the new government to provide free education and widespread access to health care. This book focuses on the economy, political structure and issues which face Zimbabwe. Chemistry Trends in Electrochemistry Research Magdalena Nunez (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-457-6. $145.00. 309 pp. Case. Electrochemistry is involved with such important applications as batteries, fuel cells, corrosion studies, hydrogen energy conversion, bioelectricity. Research on electrolytes, cells, and electrodes is within the scope of this old but extremely dynamic field. Chemistry Focus on Combustion Research Sung Z. Jaing (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-823-9. $145.00. 380 pp. Case. Combustion or burning is an exothermic reaction between a substance and a gas to release heat. Combustion normally occurs in oxygen (often in the form of gaseous O2 ) to

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 23form oxides, However, combustion can also take place in other gases like chlorine. The products of such reactions usually include water (H2 O) as well as carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon dioxide (CO2 ), or both. Other byproducts, such as partially reacted fuel and elemental carbon (C), may generate visible smoke and soot. This new book presents leading research from around the world in this frontal field. Chemistry Composite Fouling on Heat Exchanger Surfaces Hong Yu (IP Australia) 2007. 978-1-60021-116-4. $90.00. 177 pp. Case. Deposition of amorphous silica (SiO2) and calcium oxalate (CaOx) on the calandria tubes of juice evaporators cause serious processing problems in Australian cane sugar mills. The removal of these deposits by mechanical and chemical means is a time-consuming and costly experience. The cost of downtime and chemical cleaning can be several million dollars per year for the Australian sugar industry. The interactions between CaOx and SiO2 have not been investigated previously because conventional studies only address fouling by individual components. Chemistry Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 2 David V. Zinger (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-186-7. $105.00. 231 pp. Case. The field of chemistry is leading the charge of scientific and technical innovation into the 21st century. Applications include energy such as solar cells, brain chemistry, agricultural chemistry and synthetic fuels, and such a broad array of related developments that keeping up with them has become virtually impossible. This new book presents leading-edge world research across a wide spectrum of developments in chemistry. Chemistry Diversity in Chemical Reactions: Pure and Applied Chemistry G. E. Zaikov (N.M.Emanuel Ins.,Russia);S. K. Rakovsky (Bulgarian Acad. Sc.,Bulg.)&D. A. Schiraldi (Case Western Reserve U.USA) Eds. 2007. 978-1-60021-094-5. $145.00. 331 pp. Case. This book includes reviews on the ozone influence on natural and synthetic rubbers, interactions between microorganisms and polymers, chitosan (natural polysaccharide) oxidation, nano-phases and kinetic model of chain reactions of polypropylene with

peroxides, heat stability of vinylchloride polymers subjected intensive force influences of the pressure with shear type, bio-damages of materials and adhesion of microorganisms on materials surface, intensification of dust removal process, stationary kinetics of the linear polymerization till the high conversions, stationary kinetics of 3D polymerization till the high conversions, the study of the grossing process in the grosses of fluted type. Chemistry Starch: Achievements in Understanding of Structure and Functionality Vladimir Yuryev (Ins.of Bioch.Phy.RAS, Russia);P. Tomaski (Agricu. U., Poland)& E. Bertoft (U. of Wuppertal, Germany) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-227-7. $170.00. 325 pp. Case. The history of starches and investigations of starch containing raw materials goes back many centuries, (ii) steady progress in the understanding of processing and modification processes of starches awaits further elucidation. Fortunately, the cluster model of native starch granules is now generally accepted. The remaining problems concerning physics and chemistry, biochemistry and genetics, and processing and modification of starches are dealt with annually at different conferences and symposiums by experts in various fields. Chemistry Focus on Solid State Chemistry Arte M. Newman (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-265-9. $145.00. 170 pp. Case. The new book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterization of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. Chemistry New Topics in Catalysis Research David K. McReynolds (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-286-4. $135.00. 239 pp. Case. The chemical or biological process whereby the presence of an external compound, a catalyst, serves as an agent to cause a chemical reaction to occur or to improve reaction performance without altering the external compound. Catalysis is a very important process from an

industrial point of view since the production of most industrially important chemicals involve catalysis. Research into catalysis is a major field in applied science, and involves many fields of chemistry and physics. The new book brings together leading research in this vibrant field. Chemistry New Research on Solid State Chemistry James B. Veliotti (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-264-2. $145.00. 288 pp. Case. The new book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterization of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. Chemistry Progress in Solid State Chemistry Research Ronald W. Buckley (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-313-7. $145.00. 321 pp. Case. The new book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterization of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. Chemistry New Research on Electrochemistry Elizabeth P. Vargus (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-304-5. $145.00. 216 pp. Case. Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions. In a world short of energy sources yet long on energy use, electrochemistry is a critical component of the mix necessary to keep the world economies growing. Electrochemistry is involved with such important applications as batteries, fuel cells, corrosion studies, hydrogen energy conversion, bioelectricity. Research on electrolytes, cells, and electrodes is within the scope of this old but extremely dynamic field.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 24Chemistry Recent Developments in Polymer Research Anthony V. Hopper (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-346-5. $145.00. 267 pp. Case. Polymers are substances containing a large number of structural units joined by the same type of linkage. These substances often form into a chain-like structure. Starch, cellulose, and rubber all possess polymeric properties. Today, the polymer industry has grown to be larger than the aluminum, copper and steel industries combined. Polymers already have a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other class of material available to man. Current applications extend from adhesives, coatings, foams, and packaging materials to textile and industrial fibers, elastomers, and structural plastics. Chemistry Reactions & Properties Of Monomers And Polymers Alberto D'Amore, SUN, Italy and G.Zaikov, Russian Acad.of Sciences, Russia (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-415-8. $145.00. 232 pp. Case. This book is mainly dedicated to the processes of ozonolysis, destruction and stabilization of polymers, reactions and structure formation of polymers in fractal spaces, hydrosilylation reactions, antiadhesive coatings, synergism and antagonism in processes of polymers phototransformation and light stabilization, selective oxidation, carbocations reactions and polymer analogous reactions. Chemistry New Topics In Monomer and Polymer Research Alberto D'Amore, (II University of Naples SUN, Italy) & G. Zaikov (Emanuel Inst.of Biochem.Physics,Russia) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-436-3. $145.00. 194 pp. Case. This book is mainly dedicated to the processes of ozonolysis, destruction and stabilization of polymers, reactions and structure formation of polymers in fractal spaces, hydrosilylation reactions, antiadhesive coatings, synergism and antagonism in processes of polymers phototransformation and light stabilization, selective oxidation, carbocations reactions and polymer analogous reactions. Chemistry New Developments In Cell Apoptosis Research Alan J. Corvin (Editor)

2007. 978-1-60021-453-0. $145.00. 320 pp. Case. Apoptosis is the regulated form of cell death. It is a complex process defined by a set of characteristic morphological and biochemical features that involves the active participation of affected cells in a self-destruction cascade. This programmed cell death plays a critical role in physiological functions such as cell deletion during embryonic development, balancing cell number in continuously renewing tissues and immune system development. Chemistry Monomer and Polymer Research Frontiers Alberto D'Amore (SUN, Italy) & Gennady Zaikov (N.M. Emanuel Ins.of Bioch.Physics, Russia) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-435-6. $145.00. 158 pp. Case. This book is mainly dedicated to the processes of ozonolysis, destruction and stabilization of polymers, reactions and structure formation of polymers in fractal spaces, hydrosilylation reactions, antiadhesive coatings, synergism and antagonism in processes of polymers phototransformation and light stabilization, selective oxidation, carbocations reactions and polymer analogous reactions. Chemistry Polymers & Composites: Synthesis, Properties, & Applications (Polymer Yearbook Series, Volume 21) R. A. Pethrick, G. E. Zaikov and D. Horak (N.M. Emanuel Inst. of Biochem. Phy, Russian Acad of Sci, Moscow, Russia) (Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-475-2. $145.00. 212 pp. Case. This book aims to present the progress in the science of polymers and monomer, synthesis, study of properties and application of polymers, polymer mixtures, composites and filled polymers. This book collects original articles and reviews important for both pure and applied chemistry. Chemistry The Quantumchemical Calculation of Fluorine-Containing Qxidizers of the Differential Fuels V. Babkin,R. Fedunov,K. Minsker(Bashkirian Tech.U,Rus)G. Zaikov (Ins/Bioch.Phy,Mosc,Rus),A.Ivanov(Bashkirian Tech.U.,Rus)& A. L. Berlin (Ins/Chem.Phy.Rus.)

2007. 978-1-60021-539-1. $145.00. 93 pp. Case. The calculation of traditional fluorine-containing (F2, OF2, N2F4, ClO3F, ClF5, ClF3) and oxygen-containing (OF2, O2, H2O2, N2O4, HNO3, ClO3F) oxidizers of differential fuels has been performed by the different classical semi-empirical quantum-chemical methods (CNDO, CNDO/2, MNDO, AM1, PM3) and АB-INITIO in the many principal basis-sets optimizing the all geometric parameters. It is shown, the high correlative dependencies between the burn parameters of the differential fuels (H2, N2H4, H2N2(CH3)2, CH2, AlH3, B5H9, BeH2) and calculated values of quantum-chemical parameters of the fluorine-containing (oxygencontaining) oxidizers exist in the form of Ip is specific impulseis specific∞of pressure, P1 is specific traction in atmosphere, Pi traction in vacuum, depending on qFmin is minimum electronic charge on fluorine atom (qOmin is the minimum electronic charge on oxygen atom). Chemistry Solid State Chemistry Research Trends Ronald W. Buckley (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-567-4. $145.00. 246 pp. Case. The new book on solid state chemistry presents studies of chemical, structural, thermodynamic, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties and processes in solids. Research areas include: bonding in solids, crystal chemistry, crystal growth mechanisms, diffusion epitaxy, high-pressure processes, magnetic properties of materials, optical characterization of materials, order-disorder, phase equilibria and transformation mechanisms, reactions at surfaces, statistical mechanics of defect interactions, structural studies and transport phenomena. Chemistry Textiles For Sustainable Development R. Anandjiwala & L. Hunter (CSIRMaterials Science&Manuf. & N. Mandela Metrop.U.,S.Africa) R. Kozlowski (Inst./Nat.Fibers,Pol.)& G. Zaikov(Rus.Acad. Sci.R) 2007. 978-1-60021-559-9. $220.00. 445 pp. Case. This new book covers the following themes and cross-cutting research and development activities: •Agronomy, economics and market trends for the production of natural fibers. •Synthetic and natural fibers, their properties, processing and applications. •Properties, performance and primary processing of natural fibers. •Textile and clothing production processes and properties. •Nanotechnology applications in fibers, textiles and clothing

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 25•Comfort and health related applications of textiles. •World trade and marketing of fibers, textiles and clothing. •Modern and innovative textile processing techniques and technologies. Chemistry Handbook of Polymer Research: Monomers, Oligomers, Polymers and Composites R. A.Pethrick (U.of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scot.,UK)A. Ballada (Himond Co.,Milan,Italy)&G. E. Zaikov (Eman. Inst./Bioch.Phy.,Moscow)(Eds) 2007. 978-1-60021-651-0. $165.00. 475 pp. Case. Chemistry New Trends in Ionic (Co) Polymers and Hybrids Ecaterina Stela Dragan ("Petru Poni" Inst. of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romani) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-611-4. $165.00. 257 pp. Case. Ionic polymers are present almost everywhere in the world, biological systems being the most important reservoir of ionic polymers such as nucleic acids, and many proteins, alginic acid and so on. Artificial ionic polymers derived from natural polymers such as chitin, cellulose or starch, by adequate chemical transformations, and a multitude of synthetic ionic polymers are generated in the laboratory. They can contain ionic or ionizable groups. Chemistry New Trends and Potentialities of ToF-Sims in Surface Studies Jacek Grams (Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz, Poland) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-635-0. $105.00. 283 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest trends and applications of time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). It includes research and applications of the new primary ion guns. It also describes new possibilities of mass spectrometers and instrumentation development. Chemistry Progress in Colloid and Surface Science Research Emelio A. Scarpetti (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-599-5. $145.00. 349 pp. Case. This new book presents leading-edge research on colloids and surface science and spans a wide range of topics including biological interactions at surfaces, molecular assembly of selective

surfaces, role of surface chemistry in microelectronics and catalysis, tribology, and colloidal physics in the context of crystallization and suspensions; fluid interfaces; adsorption; surface aspects of catalysis; dispersion preparation, characterization and stability; aerosols, foams and emulsions; surfaces forces; micelles and microemulsions; light scattering and spectroscopy; nanoparticles; new material science; detergency and wetting; thin films, liquid membranes and bilayers; surfactant science; polymer colloids; rheology of colloidal and disperse systems; electrical phenomena in interfacial and disperse systems. Chemistry Quantum Chemistry Research Trends Mikas P. Kaisas (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-620-6. $145.00. 271 pp. Case. Quantum chemistry is a branch of theoretical chemistry, which applies quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to address issues and problems in chemistry. The description of the electronic behavior of atoms and molecules as pertaining to their reactivity is one of the applications of quantum chemistry. Quantum chemistry lies on the border between chemistry and physics, and significant contributions have been made by scientists from both fields. It has a strong and active overlap with the field of atomic physics and molecular physics, as well as physical chemistry. This new book presents leading research in the field. Chemistry Progress in Quantum Chemistry Research Erik O. Hoffman (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-621-3. $145.00. 413 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research from around the world in quantum chemistry which is a branch of theoretical chemistry. Quantum chemistry applies quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to address issues and problems in chemistry. The description of the electronic behavior of atoms and molecules as pertaining to their reactivity is one of the applications of quantum chemistry. Chemistry New Colloid and Surface Science Research Lawrence V. Schwartz (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-594-0. $145.00. 264 pp. Case. Colloid and surface science research spans a wide range of topics including biological interactions at surfaces, molecular assembly of selective surfaces, role of surface chemistry in microelectronics and catalysis, tribology, and colloidal physics in the context of crystallization

and suspensions; fluid interfaces; adsorption; surface aspects of catalysis; dispersion preparation, characterization and stability; aerosols, foams and emulsions; surfaces forces; micelles and microemulsions; light scattering and spectroscopy; nanoparticles; new material science; detergency and wetting; thin films, liquid membranes and bilayers; surfactant science; polymer colloids; rheology of colloidal and disperse systems; electrical phenomena in interfacial and disperse systems. Chemistry Colloid and Surface Research Trends Peter A. Fong (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-593-3. $145.00. 347 pp. Case. Colloid and surface science research spans a wide range of topics including biological interactions at surfaces, molecular assembly of selective surfaces, role of surface chemistry in microelectronics and catalysis, tribology, and colloidal physics in the context of crystallization and suspensions; fluid interfaces; adsorption; surface aspects of catalysis; dispersion preparation, characterization and stability; aerosols, foams and emulsions; surfaces forces; micelles and microemulsions; light scattering and spectroscopy; nanoparticles; new material science; detergency and wetting; thin films, liquid membranes and bilayers; surfactant science; polymer colloids; rheology of colloidal and disperse systems; electrical phenomena in interfacial and disperse systems. Chemistry Chemicals Based on the Light Fraction of Natural Mercaptans K. D. Korenev, V. I. Latyuk, V.I. Kelarev and G. E. Zaikov (I.M. Gubkin Russian State Univ. of Oil and Gas, Russia)(Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-650-3. $165.00. 220 pp. Case. Many major oil-and-gas fields in USA, Canada, Russia and other countries keep sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen-containing chemicals along with general hydrocarbon mass. These impurities complicate the processing of natural raw hydrocarbons material to fuels and chemicals contaminating them and decreasing their consuming properties. Chemistry Inorganic Polymers R. De Jaeger (Lab.de Spechtrochimie Infrarouge et Raman, U./Sci.&Tecn.de Lille,France); M. Gleria (Inst.Scienze Tecn.Molecolari,U.di Padoa,Italy)(Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-656-5. $165.00. 935 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 26Inorganic polymers are large molecules, usually linear or branched chains with atoms other than carbon in their backbone. In this new advanced research book, silicon-based inorganic polymers are treated by J Cypryk (Poland), G. Kickelbick (Austria), X. Coqueret (France), A. Colas (Belgium), J. Koe (Japan), W. Uhlig (Switzerland), and by M. Rehahn and M. Weinmann (Germany). Chemistry Fluorine Chemistry Research Advances Ira V. Gardiner (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-730-2. $145.00. 332 pp. Case. Fluorine continues to intrigue chemists who overcome the challenge of handling this remarkable halogen and work to develop varied methods for synthesizing fluorine compounds. The unique properties of these materials, ranging from inert perfluorocarbons and fluoropolymers to a multitude of other fascinating fluorinated compounds, firmly established their place amidst the technological achievements of the 20th Century. Chemistry Corrosion Research Trends I. S. Wang (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-733-3. $145.00. 391 pp. Case. Corrosion is deterioration of essential properties in a material due to reactions with its surroundings. In the most common use of the word, this means a loss of an electron of metals reacting with water or oxygen. Weakening of iron due to oxidation of the iron atoms is a well-known example of electrochemistry (a branch of chemistry that studies the reactions that take place when an ionic and electronic conductor interfere) corrosion. Chemistry Conformation of Macromolecules: Thermodynamic & Kinetic Demo Y. G. Medvedevskikh (Ins.Phy.-Org.Chem.&Carbon Chem,Lviv,Ukraine) S. A. Voronov (Nat.U."Lviv Poly,"Lviv Ukr.)& G. E. Zaikov (N.M.Em.Ins.Bich.Phy.R) 2007. 978-1-60021-755-5. $165.00. 263 pp. Case. Conformation is statistical property of the macromolecules consisting of a number of N structural units, links, position of which in a space one relatively to other is not inflexibly fixed by chemical bonds and assumes the possible random configurations. The number of possible configurations at N >> 1 is so great that permits to use the statistical methods at their analysis. That is why the conformation is a

result of statistical averaging on all possible configurations of the macromolecule. Chemistry Quantum Chemistry & Nuclear Resonance Spectroscopy Data of Natural &Synthetic Nanotechnological Materials with nd-Metal Atoms Participations E. I. Yuryeva (Ins.Sol. St. Chem.Ekaterinb.,R.); S. Gabuda (Ins.Inorg.Chem,Novosib.) and R. N. Pletnev (Ins.So. St.Chem.,E.,R.) 2007. 978-1-60021-748-7. $165.00. 99 pp. Case. This book reviews the modern state-of-the-art of the central problem of advanced material sciences related to the electron-nuclear interaction in solids stressed on the basic problem of the mutual influence of the fast electronic fluctuations and of slow movement of nuclei. Its main purpose is elucidation within modern solid state chemistry of the influence to the relationship between the crystal structure of a substance and its macroscopic properties. Chemistry Advances In Organometallic Chemistry Research Kenji Yamamoto 2007. 978-1-60021-779-1. $145.00. 279 pp. Case. This new and important book presents recent advances in organometallic chemistry which is based on the reactions and use of a class of compounds (R-M) that contain a covalent bond between carbon and metal. They are prepared either by direct reaction of the metal with an organic compound or by replacement of a metal from another organometallic substance. Chemistry Polymer Degradation and Stability Research Developments Leo B. Albertov (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-827-9. $145.00. 327 pp. Case. Polymer degradation is a change in the properties - tensile strength, colour, shape, etc - of a polymer or polymer based product under the influence of one or more environmental factors such as heat, light or chemicals. These changes may be undesirable, such as changes during use, or desirable, as in biodegradation or deliberately lowering the molecular weight of a polymer. Such changes occur primarily because of the effect of these factors on the chemical composition of the polymer. Chemistry Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Developments

P. N. Jiang (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-927-6. $145.00. 323 pp. Case. Electroanalytical chemistry, as the name implies, involves the analysis of chemical species through the use of electrochemical methods. Generally, we monitor alterations in the concentration of a chemical species by measuring changes in current in response to an applied voltage with respect to time. According to Faraday's law, the charge is directly proportional to the amount of species undergoing a loss (oxidation) or gain (reduction) of electrons. Chemistry Liquid Phase Correlation Analysis in the Chemistry of Solutions R. G. Makitra & A. A. Turovsky (Nat'l Acad./Sci., Moscow,Russ)G. E. Zaikov (Russian Acad.of Sci., Moscow,Russia)(Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-895-8. $145.00. 261 pp. Case. The book presents important information about creation of models of solvent influence on solute behavior. The authors explain linear free energy (LFE)relationships in chemistry of solutions and application of LFE in chemical kinetics. The scope includes hemolytic, heterolytic and catalytic reactions with special emphasis on the environment effect on complexes with hydrogen bond and charge transfer. Chemistry Chemistry of a, B - Unsaturated Trifluoromethyl Ketones V. G. Nenajdenko, S. V. Druzhinin and E. S. Balenkova (Dept. of Chem., Moscow State Univ., Moscow)(Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-913-9. $145.00. 149 pp. Case. This book addresses the fact of the trifluoromethyl group, due to its unique stereoelectronic properties, as a very important substituent in medicinal chemistry. The trifluoromethyl group usually increases lipophilisity of the molecules improving their transport characteristics in vivo. Furthermore, the durability of C-F bond comparing with Ñ-Í bond (116 and 100 kcal/mol correspondingly) allows to avoid undesirable metabolic transformations. Chemistry Chemistry as Music Lin Shu Liu (US Dept of Agri., Moscow, Russia) and G. E. Zaikov (Russian Acad. of Scien., Moscow, Russia)(Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-894-1. $145.00. 195 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 27This volume has the title, “Chemistry as Music”, which is so, because chemistry and music, both can be good or bad, joyful or sorrowful, fast and slow. Not everybody can play as well as Nikolo Paganini, Ferenz List, or Sergei Rakhmaninov, and similarly, not everyone can accomplish complicated organic and inorganic syntheses. In both fields, golden hands are needed (preferably combined with with a brilliant mind). Chemistry Progress in Biopolymer Research Pablo C. Sánchez (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-984-9. $145.00. 288 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research on biopolymers which are a special class of polymers produced by living organisms. Starch, proteins and peptides, DNA, and RNA are all examples of biopolymers, in which the monomer units, respectively, are sugars, amino acids, and nucleic acids.A major but defining difference between polymers and biopolymers can be found in their structures. Polymers, including biopolymers, are made of repetitive units called monomers. Chemistry Polymers & Composites: Synthesis, Properties, & Applications (Polymer Yearbook Series, Vol. 22) R.A. Pethrick, G.E. Zaikov, D. Horak (N.M. Emanuel Inst. of Biochem. Physics, Russian Acad of Sci, Moscow, Russia)(Eds) 2007. 978-1-60021-547-6. $145.00. 224 pp. Case. This book aims to present the progress in the science of polymers and monomer, synthesis, study of properties and application of polymers, polymer mixtures, composites and filled polymers. This book collects original articles and reviews important for both pure and applied chemistry. The application of polymers in medicine, composites and nanocomposites, reduction of polymer material combustibility, kinetics and the mechanism of various reactions are of special attention. Both synthetic and natural polymers are discussed. Some part of the collection, related to chemistry and physics of polymers, is devoted to oligomers and low-molecular compounds. This book brings together new and exciting research in this field. Chemistry Chemical Physics Research Trends (Horizons In World Physics Series, Vol. 252) Samuel V. Arnold (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-554-4. $145.00. 366 pp. Case.

Chemical physics and physical chemistry are closely related fields of study. Together they are distinguished from other disciplines by the incredible range of problems addressed by their practitioners. An effective physical chemist or chemical physicist is a "jack-of-all-trades," able to apply the principles and techniques of the field to everything from high-tech materials to biology. Just as the fields of chemistry and physics have expanded, so have chemical physics subject areas, which include polymers, materials, surfaces/interfaces, and biological macromolecules, along with the traditional small molecule and condensed phase systems. This book gathers new and important research from around the world. Chemistry Polymer and Biopolymer Analysis and Characterization G. E. Zaikov (Emanuel Inst. of Biochemical Physics, Moscow) & Alfonso Jinenez (University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain) 2007. 978-1-60021-608-4. $165.00. 265 pp. Case. This book aims to present the progress in the science of polymer and biopolymer analysis. Chemistry Silicon-based Inorganic Polymers R. De Jaeger (Lab./Spechtroch.Infraro.Raman,U./Sci. & Tecn./Lille, FR);M. Gleria (Inst.Scienze Tecn. Molec.U. /Padoa, IT) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-342-9. $69.00. 514 pp. Case. Inorganic polymers are large molecules, usually linear or branched chains with atoms other than carbon in their backbone. In this new advanced research book, silicon-based inorganic polymers are treated in a comprehensive way. Chemistry Reactive and Functional Polymers Research Advances Matheus I. Barroso (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-862-0. $129.00. 290 pp. Case. This new book presents research from around the world on inorganic and organic functional polymers, both solid and liquid, acting as reagents, catalysts, carriers of protecting groups, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating agents, supports for enzymes and cells, and the like. It also includes reactive crosslinkable prepolymers, degradable polymers, polymer resists, conducting polymers, and film-forming polymers.

Chemistry Modern Tendencies in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry: Today and Tomorrow A. Mikitaev (Karpov Phys.-Chem.Inst.,Rus.),M. Kh. Ligidov (Kh.M.Berbekov,Kabardino-Balkaria St.U.,Rus.);G. E. Zaikov (N.M.E.In. Bioch.Phy.R. Acad.Sci, R) 2008. 978-1-60456-295-8. $129.00. 433 pp. Case. This new book includes the following analyses: factors regarding thermal and thermooxidative degradation of polyolefine nanocomposites, modeling of catalytic complexes in the oxidation reactions, modeling the kinetics of moisture adsorption by natural and synthetic polymers, and others. Chemistry Emerging Topics in Organic Chemistry R. Thonggoom (Mahidol U., Bangkok, Thail.,T Rochanapruk (PTT Phenol Co.,Chatuchak, Bangk, Th) & G. E. Zaikov (N.M. E..Inst. Bioch.Phy.,Rus.) (Eds) 2008. 978-1-60456-633-8. $89.00. 268 pp. Case. This book is a first attempt of scientific cooperation between Mahidol University and PTT Phenol Company from Thailand and Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences. The authors selected for their cooperation the topics from organic chemistry (quantitative level). Special attention was done for chemical physics and biochemical physics of organic compounds (low- and highmolecular). Chemistry Solution Chemistry Research Progress Darian V. Bostrelli (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-993-1. $129.00. 195 pp. Case. Solution chemistry deals with liquid solutions in such fields as physical chemistry, chemical physics, molecular biology, statistical mechanics, biochemistry, and biophysics. This book includes experimental investigations of the dielectric, spectroscopic, thermodynamic, transport, or relaxation properties of both electrolytes and nonelectrolytes in liquid solutions. Chemistry Intermetallics Research Progress Yakov N. Berdovsky (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-982-5. $129.00. 300 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 28Intermetallics is concerned with all aspects of ordered chemical compounds between two or more metals and notably with their applications. This book covers new and important research on the crystal chemistry and bonding theory of intermetallics; determination and analysis of phase diagrams; the nature of superlattices, antiphase domains and order-disorder transitions; and various other topics. Chemistry Photochemical Reactions in Heterochain Polymers Farukh Fatekhovich Niyazi, Irina Savenkova, M. V. Burykina (Kusk State U.) & G.E. Zaikov (Inst. /Chem.Physics,Moscow, Russia) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60021-657-2. $150.00. 193 pp. Case. Photochemical reactions are the main class of chemical processes. These processes provide for life on Earth, since due to photochemical processes, plants absorb carbon oxide from the atmosphere changing them into the “meal” for all creatures on Earth. Together with “good” photochemical processes there are some “bad”as well. This book is about photodestruction and light stabilization and is devoted to these processes. For example, the heterochain polymers. Chemistry Fuel Cell Research Trends L.O. Vasquez (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-669-5. $165.00. 498 pp. Case. A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. It produces electricity from external supplies of fuel (on the anode side) and oxidant (on the cathode side). These react in the presence of an electrolyte. Generally, the reactants flow in and reaction products flow out while the electrolyte remains in the cell. This book presents new leading-edge research in the field. Chemistry Organometallic Chemistry Research Perspectives Richard P. Irwin (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-780-7. $150.00. 319 pp. Case. Organometallic chemistry is based on the reactions and use of a class of compounds (R-M) that contain a covalent bond between carbon and metal. They are prepared either by direct reaction of the metal with an organic compound or by replacement of a metal from another organometallic substance. This book presents leading-edge new research in the field.

Chemistry Organic & Physical Chemistry using Chemical Kinetics: Prospects and Developments Y. G. Medvedevskikh (Ins.Phy.Org.Chem.&Carbon C.,Lviv,Ukr.)A.Valente (Coimbra U.Port.) R. A. Howell (Cnt. Michig U.,USA) and G. A. Zaikov (E.ins.Bioc.Phy.R) Eds. 2008. 978-1-60021-763-0. $165.00. 306 pp. Case. This book aims to present organic and physical chemistry using chemical kinetics. Chemistry Progress in Polymer Degradation and Stability Research Herbert W. Moeller (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-828-6. $150.00. 402 pp. Case. Polymer degradation is a change in the properties - tensile strength, colour, shape, etc - of a polymer or polymer based product under the influence of one or more environmental factors such as heat, light or chemicals. These changes may be undesirable, such as changes during use, or desirable, as in biodegradation or deliberately lowering the molecular weight of a polymer. This book gathers new and important research from around the globe. Chemistry Coumarin Anticoagulant Research Progress Joseph P. Edardes (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-990-0. $150.00. 170 pp. Case. Warfarin is a synthetic derivative of coumarin, a chemical found naturally in many plants, notably woodruff (Galium odoratum, Rubiaceae), and at lower levels in licorice, lavender and various other species. Warfarin was originally developed as a rat poison; however, more modern poisons are much more potent and toxic (e.g., brodifacoum). Warfarin and contemporary rodenticides belong to the same class of drugs (coumarins) and both decrease blood coagulation by interfering with vitamin K metabolism. For this reason, drugs in this class are also referred to as vitamin K antagonists. Chemistry Chemical and Biochemical Physics, Kinetics and Thermodynamics: New Perspectives P. Stott, G. E. Zaikov and V. Kablov (Editors)

2008. 978-1-60456-024-4. $170.00. 264 pp. Case. This book includes new and important research on antioxidants for chemistry and biology, kinetics and mechanisms of molecular, radical and ion reactions in chemistry and biochemistry, chemistry of ozone (reactions of ozone with organic and inorganic compounds, action of antiozonants), application of electron magnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance in chemistry and biology, and others. Chemistry Luminescence and Display Phosphors: Phenomena and Applications Arunachalam Lakshmanan (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-018-3. $99.00. 323 pp. Case. This new book highlights the link between the luminescence phenomena of phosphors used in different displays. Both fluorescence (used in display phosphors) and phosphorescence (used in after glow phosphors and storage phosphors) mechanisms and the efforts made in phosphor synthesis to reduce the interference of one on another are dealt with in detail. Chemistry Coordination Chemistry Research Progress Todd W. Cartere and Kevin S. Verley (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-047-3. $150.00. 350 pp. Case. Coordination chemistry is the study of compounds formed between metal ions and other neutral or negatively charged molecules. Coordination chemistry includes areas of inorganic solid state chemistry, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry, as well as applications to analytical chemistry, catalysis, industrial chemistry and materials science. Chemistry Lifetimes of Fluorinated Compounds K. Tokuhashi, L. Chen, K. Takizawa, A. Takahashi, T. Uchimaru, M. Sugie, S. Kondo, A. Sekiya (Nat'l Inst./Adv. Ind. Sci.,Tech.(AIST), Japan) (Eds) 2008. 978-1-60456-206-4. $45.00. 145 pp. Soft. The fluorinated compounds were purified by gas chromatography; impurities remaining in the samples after purification were found to have no sizable effect on the measured rate constants. The Arrhenius rate expressions were determined from the kinetic data obtained in this study as well as from available literature data. A method for estimating rates of reactions with OH radicals using an artificial neural network method was developed.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 29Chemistry Direct Fluorination of Polymers A.P. Kharitonov (Institute of Energy Problems of Chemical Physics (Branch) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-207-1. $45.00. 105 pp. Soft. In this book fundamental features and industrial applications of the direct fluorination of polymers are reviewed. Direct fluorination of polymers (i.e. treatment of a polymer surface with gaseous fluorine and its mixtures) proceeds at room temperature spontaneously and can be considered as a surface modification process. Chemistry Phytochemistry Research Progress Takumi Matsumoto (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-232-3. $99.00. 235 pp. Case. This book is dedicated to new and important research in the field of phytochemistry which is in the strict sense of the word the study of phytochemicals. These are chemicals derived from plants. In a narrower sense the terms are often used to describe the large number of secondary metabolic compounds found in plants. Many of these are known to provide protection against insect attacks and plant diseases. Chemistry Geochemistry Research Advances Ólafur Stefánsson (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-215-6. $99.00. 212 pp. Case. The field of geochemistry involves study of the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, chemical processes and reactions that govern the composition of rocks and soils, and the cycles of matter and energy that transport the Earth's chemical components in time and space, and their interaction with the hydrosphere and the atmosphere. This new book presents leading research in the field. Chemistry Polycrystalline and Spatially Non-homogenous Amorphous Semiconductors V. Ligatchev (Sch./Electrical & Electronic Engin., Nanyang Tech.U.,Nanyang Ave.,Singapore) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-371-9. $45.00. 152 pp. Soft. The book is devoted to theoretical investigations of interrelations in between morphology, single-electron spectrum, and optical properties of polycrystalline and spatially non-homogeneous amorphous semiconductors.

Chemistry Electroanalytical Chemistry: New Research Graham M. Smithe (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-347-4. $87.00. 142 pp. Case. Electrochemistry can be broadly defined as the study of charge-transfer phenomena. As such, the field of electrochemistry includes a wide range of different chemical and physical phenomena. This new book presents the latest research in this field. Chemistry Chemical Vapor Deposition of Black Molybdenum Spectrally Selective Surfaces K. A. Gesheva and E. E. Chain (Cntr. Lab /Solar Ener.,New Energy Sources, Bulgarian Acad. /Sci.,Sofia,B.) (Eds) 2008. 978-1-60456-527-0. $35.00. 118 pp. Soft. At present, CVD plays vital role in microelectronics, wear and radiation resistant coatings, fiber optics, and the purification and fabrication of exotic materials, from ultra-low expansion glasses to high purity refractory metals. Chemistry Photochemistry Research Progress. Alejandro Sánchez and Sergio J. Gutierrez (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-568-3. $150.00. 578 pp. Case. Photochemistry, a sub-discipline of chemistry, is the study of the interactions between atoms, small molecules, and light (or electromagnetic radiation). Like most scientific disciplines, photochemistry utilizes the SI or metric measurement system. This new book is dedicated to presenting the latest research from around the world in this field. Chemistry Natural Gas Research Progress Nathan David and Theo Michel (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-700-7. $150.00. 615 pp. Case. This book provides leading edge research on Natural gas which is a gaseous fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane but including significant quantities of ethane, propane, butane, and pentane—heavier hydrocarbons removed prior to use as a consumer fuel —as well as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium and hydrogen sulfide.

Chemistry Transition Metal Chemistry: New Research Bence Varga and Levente Kis (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-702-1. $150.00. 226 pp. Case. Transition metals are the 40 chemical elements 21 to 30, 39 to 48, 71 to 80, and 103 to 112. The name transition comes from their position in the periodic table of elements. This book discusses the preparation of a diverse range of transition metal-based compounds along with their structural and physical properties, their use in chemical synthesis, and their role in naturally occurring systems. Chemistry Stereochemistry Research Trends Monika A. Horvat and Jana H. Golob (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-825-7. $115.00. 259 pp. Case. Stereochemistry is an important facet of chemistry. The study of stereochemical problems spans the entire range of organic, inorganic, biological, physical and supramolecular chemistries. This book provides new research from around the globe on this field. Chemistry Advances in Functional Heterochain Polymers Maria Cazacu ("Petru Poni" Inst. of Macromolecular Chemistry, Isai, Romania) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-598-0. $99.00. 297 pp. Case. The book provides useful and updated information concerning multiple aspects of certain polymer types. These polymers are heterochain ones that can develop special or high performance properties of interest for advanced fields: electronics, optics, nanosciences, environmental protection, coatings, etc. The key aspects concerning synthesis and characterization techniques, evaluation of their functionalities and main application directions are presented. Chemistry Chemical Reactions on Surfaces James I. Duncan and Artur B. Klein (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-898-1. $199.00. 334 pp. Case. Chemical reactions on catalytic surfaces play a vital role in many industrial operations, such as the production of artificial fertilizers. Surface chemistry can even explain the destruction of the ozone layer, as vital steps in the reaction actually take place on the surfaces of small

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 30crystals of ice in the stratosphere. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Chemistry Polyester: Properties, Preparation and Applications Hina Yamashita and Yui Nakano (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-753-3. $115.00. 258 pp. Case. Polyester (aka Terylene) is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many forms of polyesters, the term "polyester" is most commonly used to refer to polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This book provides leading edge research on this field from around the globe. Chemistry Progress in Heterogeneous Catalysis Dieter L. Marmaduke (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-981-0. $165.00. 293 pp. Case. Heterogeneous catalysis is a chemistry term which describes catalysis where the catalyst is in a different phase (ie. solid, liquid and gas, but also oil and water) to the reactants. Heterogeneous catalysts provide a surface for the chemical reaction to take place on. The field is of great industrial and environmental importance and the chapters in this book have been invited for their importance. Chemistry Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites. Vol. 2 A. Jimenez (Dept. of Analytical Chem.,Nut. & Food Sci.Univ./Alicante, Spain) G. E. Zaikov (N.M. Emanuel Inst. of Biochem. Phy.,Russian Academy of Sci., Russia) Eds. 2008. 978-1-60692-094-7. $155.00. 240 pp. Case. The use of conventional polymeric packaging materials obtained from non-renewable sources represents an important environmental impact and waste generation after their use. Biopolymers are naturally occurring polymers that are found in all living organisms and they fulfil all the environmental concerns (renewable raw materials and relatively good biodegradability). As a result their use will have a less negative effect on our environment compared to petroleum based materials, but they show some limitations in terms of performance (thermal resistance, barrier and mechanical properties) as well as associated costs.

Chemistry The Fractal Analysis of Gas Transport in Polymers: Theory & Practical Applications G. V. Kozlov (Kabardino-Balkarian St.U., Nalchik, RU);G. E. Zaikov (N.M.E..Inst.Bioch. Phys.,R Acad./Sci.,Moscow,R) A. K. Mikitaev (K-B. S.U., N.) Eds. 2008. 978-1-60692-311-5. $145.00. 246 pp. Case. In the present monograph, theoretical structural analysis of the main processes of gas transport in polymeric materials (diffusion, solubility, permeability and selectivity) was offered. The mentioned analysis uses fractal (multifractal) analysis and cluster model of polymers amorphous state structure, based on the local order notions, as a tool for polymeric materials structure description. Besides, for the mentioned gas transport processes description, such modern physical treatments as a multifractal model of fluctuation free volume and the conception of anomalous (strange) diffusion were used. A number of practical aspects of theoretical structural analysis application was considered. Chemistry Polymer Aging, Stabilizers and Amphiphilic Block Copolymers Series: Polymer Science and Technology Liudvikas Segewicz & Marijus Petrowsky 2010. 978-1-60692-928-5. $145.00. 387 pp. Case. Double hydrophilic block copolymers (DHBCs) constitute a novel class of water-soluble macromolecules with potential utilization in a wide range of applications. In this book, the current developments in the field of double hydrophilic block copolymers are discussed. In particular, synthetic strategies leading to the preparation of DHBCs are described. Moreover, their aqueous solution behavior is examined in respect to their ability to self assemblage, due to changes in the solution temperature, and/or pH, as well as due to complexation. Chemistry Handbook of Computational Chemistry Research Charles T. Collett and Christopher D. Robson 2010. 978-1-60741-047-8. $195.00. 521 pp. Case. This book presents ways in which computers can be used to solve chemical problems. One approach develops synoptic algebraic scaling laws to use in place of the case-by-case numerical integrations prescribed by traditional

quantum chemistry. The ONIUM hybrid method combines a quantum mechanical method with the molecular mechanical method. One study includes placing functional constraints and testing the performance of the resulting constrained functionals for several chemical properties. Chemistry Serpins and Protein Kinase Inhibitors: Novel Functions, Structural Features and Molecular Mechanisms Bojidor Georgiev & Sava Markovski 2010. 978-1-60741-187-1. $129.00. 272 pp. Case. Serpins, a group of proteins with similar structures, were first identified as a set of proteins able to inhibit proteases. The first members of the serpin superfamily to be extensively studied were the human plasma proteins antithrombin and antitrypsin, which play key roles in controlling blood coagulation and inflammation. Today, over 1000 serpins have been identified, including 36 human proteins, as well as molecules in plants, fungi, bacteria, archaea and certain viruses. Serpins are thus the largest and most diverse family of protease inhibitors. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field. Chemistry Non-Ionic Surfactants Series: Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology Pierce L. Wendt & Demario S. Hoysted (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-434-6. $129.00. 340 pp. Case. Non-ionic surfactants are chemically potent molecular species that are becoming increasingly important as an excipient component used in the formulation and delivery of drugs and vaccines. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field. Chemistry Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Pollution, Health Effects and Chemistry Series: Polymer Science and Technology Pierre A. Haines & Milton D. Hendrickson (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-462-9. $145.00. 375 pp. Case. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemical compounds that consist of fused aromatic rings and do not contain heteroatoms or carry substituents. PAHs are one of the most

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 31widespread organic pollutants. Their occurrence is largely a result of anthropogenic and natural emissions such as fossil fuel-burning, motor vehicle, waste incinerator, oil refining, coke and asphalt production, and aluminum production. This book examines recent developments in the field. Chemistry Handbook on Mass Spectrometry: Instrumentation, Data and Analysis, and Applications J. K. Lang (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-580-0. $195.00. 543 pp. Case. Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique for the determination of the elemental composition of a sample or molecule. It is also used for elucidating the chemical structures of molecules, such as peptides and other chemical compounds. MS instruments consist of three modules: an ion source, which splits the sample molecules into ions; a mass analyzer, which sorts the ions by their masses by applying electromagnetic fields; and a detector, which measures the value of an indicator quantity and thus provides data for calculating the abundances of each ion present. Chemistry Encyclopedia of Polymer Composites: Properties, Performance and Applications Series: Polymer Science and Technology M. Lechkov & S. Prandzheva (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-717-0. $295.00. 1277 pp. Case. In the last several years, polymer composites have been used heavily in the construction sector, such as to repair or design buildings and bridges, strengthen structures and as stand-alone components. About 30% of all polymers produced each year are used in the civil engineering and building industries. Some topics examined in this book include the durability of the base components of FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer), specifically designed for civil engineering industry. The most common environmental agents, mostly responsible for the deterioration of the materials performance are also discussed. Chemistry Handbook on Borates: Chemistry, Production and Applications Series: Materials Science and Technologies M. P. Chung (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-822-1. $195.00. 506 pp. Case.

Boron is a naturally-occurring element. It is typically combined with other substances to form borates, including boric acid, salts of borates, and boron oxide. Borates are considered safer to human health and the environment than other flame retardants (like PBDEs and PCBs) and wood preservaties (like arsenic). This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of borates with a focus on such topics as: boron-based wood preservatives and their uses, molecular aspects of boron treatment technologies, alkaline earth borates, borate toxicity and effect on drug stability and others. Chemistry Organometallic Compounds: Preparation, Structure and Properties Series: Materials Science and Technologies H. F. Chin (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-917-4. $195.00. 535 pp. Case. Organometallic chemistry is the study of chemical compounds containing bonds between carbon and a metal. Since many compounds without such bonds are chemically similar, an alternative may be compounds containing metal-element bonds of a largely covalent character. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of this dynamic field and focuses on related topics such as: organometallic compounds in therapy, toxicology of organotins in marine organisms, photophysics of group IV metallocenes and others.

Chemistry Physical Properties of the Low-Dimensional A3B6 and A3B3C62 Compounds A. M. Panich ( Ben-Gurion Univ./the Negev, Israel; R. M. Sardarly (Inst./Radiation Problems, Nn'tl Acad./Sci./Azerbaijan) 2010. 978-1-60876-120-3. $98.00. 299 pp. Case. The authors present the first monograph on electronic properties, lattice dynamics and phase transitions in TlX and TlMX2 (M = Ga, In; X = Se, S, Te) compounds. These chalcogenides belong to a family of the low-dimensional А3В6 and A3B3C62 semiconductors possessing chain or layered structure. We review (i) crystal structure of the compounds, (ii) their transport properties under ambient conditions, (iii) experimental studies of the electronic structure, (iv) band structure calculations, (v) transport properties, semiconductor-metal phase transitions and band structure under high pressure, (vi) ferroelectric/structural phase transitions at ambient pressure, soft modes and incommensurate states, (vii) electronic nature of

the ferroelectric phase transitions, (viii) lattice dynamics in А3В6 and A3B3C62 crystals and their solid solutions, (ix) elastic properties and (x) recently discovered relaxor behavior, nanodomains and quantum dots in doped and irradiated crystals. Physical properties of some related low-dimensional compounds are also discussed. Chemistry Radiation defects in Ion Implanted and/or High-energy Irradiated MOS Structures S. Kaschieva (Inst./Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria) S. N. Dmitriev (Joint Inst. for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia) 2010. 978-1-60876-188-3. $89.00. 205 pp. Case. The main purpose of this book is to present some results in the field of generation and annealing of radiation defects in MOS structures received by the authors in their joined work during the last years. Most of the present results are a product of the collaboration between Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Joint Institute of Nuclear Research and Russian Academy of Sciences. Radiation defects produced by ion implantation or another high energy irradiation (in particular, gamma or MeV electrons) are reviewed in the book. Special attention is paid to the characteristics of dually treated MOS structures. Investigations into effects of secondary irradiation of pre-implanted MOS structures are carried out. Chemistry Applied Electrochemistry Series: Chemistry Research and Applications Vijay G. Singh (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-208-8. $195.00. 556 pp. Case. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study in the dynamic field of electrochemistry and highlights such topics as: electrochemical applications of modified electrodes in wastewater treatment, corrosion and protection of magnesium and its alloys as a biomaterial, electrochemical hydrogen storage, analysis of electrochemical reactor performance and others. Chemistry Handbook of Photocatalysts: Preparation, Structure and Applications Series: Materials Science and Technologies Geri K. Castello (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-210-1. $195.00. 582 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 32Photocatalysis is the acceleration of a photoreaction in the presence of a catalyst. In catalysed photolysis, light is absorbed by an adsorbed substrate. In photogenerated catalysis the photocatalytic activity (PCA) depends on the ability of the catalyst to create electron–hole pairs, which generate free radicals able to undergo secondary reactions. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of photocatalysis and highlights such topics as: water and wastewater treatment by heterogeneous photocatalysis, bactericial and antiviral effects of photocatalysts, and others. Chemistry Chromatography: Types, Techniques and Methods Series: Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology Toma J. Quintin (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-316-0. $145.00. 571 pp. Case. Chromatography is the collective term for a set of laboratory techniques for the separation of mixtures. It involves passing a mixture dissolved in a "mobile phase" through a stationary phase, which separates the analyte to be measured from other molecules in the mixture and allows it to be isolated. The purpose of preparative chromatography is to separate the components of a mixture for further use (and is thus a form of purification). Analytical chromatography is done normally with smaller amounts of material and is for measuring the relative proportions of analytes in a mixture. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of chomatography and herein highlights such topics as: analysis of veterinary drugs using chromatographic techniques, liquid chromatography for the determination of mycotoxins in foods, chromatography in the research of phenolic secondary metabolites, and others. Chemistry Handbook of Molecular Chaperones: Roles, Structures and Mechanisms Series: Cell Biology Research Progress Piero Durante & Leandro Colucci (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-366-5. $245.00. 587 pp. Case. Molecular chaperones are a ubiquitous class of proteins that play important roles in protein folding and in the protection of cells from several stresses associated with the disruption of three native dimensional structures of proteins. The most important of these proteins are the so-called heat shock proteins (HSPs), also known as stress proteins. This book examines some of

the biological aspects of this intriguing family of proteins that are important for consideration of the "proteiomics of HSPs." This book also reviews current research on protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the functions of ER-resident molecular chaperones in protein folding in the ER. Other chapters in this book explore the role of protists as promising objects for the study of adaptive mechanisms at the biochemical and the molecular level, the different trends in the evolution of molecular adaptations to adverse environmental conditions, and a review of the molecular mechanisms of bicyclol in the protection against liver damage. Chemistry Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis, Properties and Applications Series: Chemistry Research and Applications Kristian Nylund & Peder Johansson (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-368-9. $145.00. 401 pp. Case. Heterocyclic compounds are organic compounds containing at least one atom of carbon, and at least one element other than carbon, such as sulfur, oxygen or nitrogen within a ring structure. These structures may comprise either simple aromatic rings or non-aromatic rings. Some examples are pyridine (C5H5N), pyrimidine (C4H4N2) and dioxane (C4H8O2). Many heterocyclic compounds, including some amines, are carcinogenic. This book details the proposed mechanisms of Gewald-like reactions and the wide scope of substituted 2-aminothiophenes for real life applications. Literary information about synthesis methods, structure, physical-chemical and biological properties is summarized, and also information about conversion of adamantyl-1 and adamantyl-2 imidazole and benzimidazole derivatives is given. Chemistry Selective Catalytic Hydrocarbons Oxidation: New Perspectives L. Matienko, L. Mosolova & G. Zaikov (Emanuel Inst./Biochem.Physic, Russian Acad./Sciences, Moscow, Russia) (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-385-6. $145.00. 166 pp. Case. The different methods for enhancing the catalytic activity of transition metal complexes in hydrocarbon (particularly, alkylarene) oxidations with dioxygen are briefly discussed. The role played by H-bonds in mechanisms of homogeneous catalysis is also analyzed. Furthermore, the authors propose a strategy of controlling the catalytic activity of Fe(II,III)(acac)n•L2 complexes (L2 = R4NBr or 18C6) by adding H2O to small concentrations.

In addition, the activity of Ni, Fe, and Co catalysts in microsteps of chain initiation (O2 activation), and propagation (Cat + RO2•→) in the radical chain process of ethylbenzene oxidation is assessed by original method offered by authors. Chemistry Cellulose: Structure and Properties, Derivatives and Industrial Uses Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine Arnaud Lejeune & Thibaut Deprez 2010. 978-1-60876-388-7. $145.00. 546 pp. Case. Cellulose is the most widely spread organic polymer found in nature, since it constitutes the main component of the membrane of plant cell. This book provides a synthesis of the old knowledge and the development of different studies which contribute to the understanding of the structure of cellulose allomorphs. This book reviews the development of biochemical conversion of biomass materials into cellulosic ethanol, including previous achievements, current status, and future work. The various aspects of natural and accelerated ageing of cellulose are also presented and discussed. Other chapters in this book explore the basic principles of cellulose oxidation chemistry with a focus on different products of the reactions. Chemistry Influence of the Solvents on Some Radical Reactions G. E. Zaikov (Emanuel Inst./Biochem. Phy., Russian Acad./Sci, Moscow, Russia) R. Makitra, G. Midyana & Liliya. I Bazylyak (Branch/Pisarzhevsky Inst./Phy. Chem., National Acad./Sci.) (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-635-2. $43.00. 138 pp. Case. This book is based on results of a series of experimental investigations it was proved that the nature of medium has an essential influence both on the rate and the chemical mechanism of homolutical reactions. This influence can be quantitatively connected with the physical–chemical characteristics of medium based on the principle of linearity of free energies with the use of multiparametric equations. Chemistry Dzhemilev Reaction in Organic and Organometallic Synthesis Series: Chemistry Research & Applications V. D'yakonov (Inst./Petro Chem.&Catalysis/Russian Acad./Sci., Bashkortostan,Russian Fed.)(Ed)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 332010. 978-1-60876-683-3. $43.00. 105 pp. Soft. The monograph covers the data concerned the revealed first by Professor Dzhemilev phenomenon of catalytic replacement of transition metal atoms in metallacarbocycles by nontransition metal atoms to afford the said classes of organometallic compounds (OMC) and also the history of this discovery. Modern concepts and outlooks on mechanism of these reactions as well as the structure of the key intermediates responsible for the formation of target OMC are considered. Chemistry Use of Cyclodextrin Polymers in Separation of Organic Species Cezary A. Kozlowski and Wanda Sliwa (Inst. of Chemistry and Environmental Protection, Univ. of Czestochowa, Poland) 2010. 978-1-60876-709-0. $43.00. 80 pp. Soft. The investigation of cyclodextrins (CDs) is developing rapidly. They are able to form inclusion complexes, a property which is one of their most important features. Among the CD family, â-CD is the most often used. The text of this book consists of eight parts; first, the application of CD polymers as drug carriers is described, along with the use of CD polymers in the removal of dyes and aromatic pollutants from water. Chemistry Binary Aqueous and CO2 Containing Mixtures and the Krichevskii Parameter Aziz I. Abdulagatov, Ilmutdin M. Abdulagatov (Inst. Techn., Boulder, Color.); Gennadii V. Stepanov (Inst. for Geot. Center of the Russian ) 2010. 978-1-60876-990-2. $43.00. 235 pp. Soft. All available sources of the critical curves data of binary aqueous solutions and binary carbon dioxide containing mixtures have been collected, evaluated, and compared with various data sources and with prediction and correlation methods in this book. Various techniques of the critical parameter measurements for pure fluids and fluid mixtures and their accuracy were reviewed. Results of the critical analysis of the uncertainty of each data source along with comparisons with other sources were presented in this book. Chemistry Edible Polysaccharide Films and Coatings Pau Talens (U. Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain) M. José Fabra,

Amparo Chiralt (U. Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain) 2010. 978-1-61668-191-3. $43.00. 67 pp. Soft. Regulating the mass transfer in food systems by edible films and coatings can increase food-product shelf life and food quality. The objectives of this book are to review research on polysaccharide film-formation and characteristics, analyze mechanical and barrier properties of polysaccharide-based films, summarize applications of polysaccharide films in food products, and make conclusions as to the status of polysaccharide films and their future developmental direction.

Computer Science Computer Science Progress in Expert Systems Research Ari P. Lipshitz (Editor) 2007. 987-1-60021-690-9. $145.00. 224 pp. Case. An expert system, also known as a knowledge based system, is a computer program that contains some of the subject-specific knowledge of one or more human experts. This class of program was first developed by researchers in artificial intelligence during the 1960s and 1970s and applied commercially throughout the 1980s. Computer Science Neurocomputing Research Developments Hugo A. Svensson (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-931-3. $145.00. 281 pp. Case. Neurocomputing is at the center of multidisciplinary research ,which involves computations by biological neural networks and those by artificial neural networks. Topics include vision, signal and pattern processing, learning, neurodynamics, associative memory, hardware and so on in the networks.This new and important book presents new research in the field. Computer Science Grid Technology and Applications: Recent Developments G. A. Gravvanis (Democritus U./Thrace, Xanthi, Gre) J. P. Morrison (U./Georgia, Athens,GA)H. R Arabina (U./Georiga, Athens, GA)&D. A. Power (U. Coll. Cork, Irel.) 2009. 978-1-60692-768-7. $79.00. 317 pp. Case. This book provides an insight into some of the current developments in Grid technologies and applications that execute on these technologies

and can be used by graduate/postgraduate students, researchers, and educators. It can also serve as a good reference book for the practitioners in this field. Computer Science Computer-Aided Design and other Computing Research Developments Clara M. De Smet & Julie A. Peeters (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-860-8. $89.00. 514 pp. Case. Computer Aided Design has been the motivation for major breakthroughs in various fields of computer science such as computer graphics, visualization, and computer architecture. On the other hand, advancements in graph theory, geometric constraint solving, algorithms and data structures have enabled the use of computers in various fields such as manufacturing, VLSI design, reverse engineering, and restoration of artifacts. Computer Science How Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education J. Smith, J. Hofer, M. Gillespie, M. Solomon & K. Rowe (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-922-3. $37.00. 221 pp. Soft. This book deals with the most important individual, professional development, program, and system factors that influence the type and amount of teacher change. This study was conducted primarily to help professional development decision-makers plan and deliver effective professional development, and to understand the factors that influence how teachers change as a result of professional development. Computer Science Regulating Internet Gambling Todd E. Simmons (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-791-5. $79.00. 208 pp. Case. This is examination of some of the federal criminal laws implicated by Internet gambling and of a few of the constitutional questions associated with their application. It is a federal crime: to use telecommunications to conduct a gambling business; to conduct a gambling business in violation of state law. Computer Science Nonmonotonic Reasoning:A Unifying Framework Dritan Berzati (University of Fribourg, Switzerland ) 2007. 978-1-59454-562-7. $105.00. 177 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 34The capability to reason in a world full of uncertainties, vagueness and ignorance is what distinguishes humans. This ability to argument in a partially known world is the informal definition of common-sense reasoning. The question how common-sense reasoning is performed occupied humanity since we can think of. Last century this issue reached an immense importance. Especially during the last three decades the study of common-sense reasoning became one of the major research topics in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Several formalisms to capture the mechanism of common-sense reasoning have been proposed so far. Computer Science Performance Evaluation of Parallel & Distributed Systems. Volume 1 in Distributed, Cluster & Grid Computing M. Ould-Khaou (U.of Glazgow,UK) & Geyong Min (U.ofBradford,UK) (Eds) 2007. 978-1-59454-817-8. $105.00. 401 pp. Case. In this book, the authors review important developments and discuss new strategies for the performance evaluation of parallel, distributed and emergent systems. The purpose is to make analytical, simulation and testbed-based modeling and evaluation tools and methodology possible and understandable to a wider audience and to report the state-of-the-art innovative tools and techniques for system performance evaluation. Consequently, this book can serve as a valuable source of reference and indispensable reading for researchers, educators, engineers, graduate students, and practitioners in the field of design and analysis of such systems. Computer Science Algorithms & Tools for Parallel Computing on Heterogeneous Clusters F. Desprez, E. Fleury, A. Kalinov & A. Lastovetsky (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-049-5. $65.00. 113 pp. Case. This new book features chapters which explore algorithms, programming languages, systems, tools and theoretical models aimed at high performance computing on heterogeneous networks of computers. Computer Science Adaptation Techniques in Wireless Multimedia Networks, Volume 6. Wei Li (U.of Toledo,USA) & Yang Xiao(U. Memphis,USA) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-883-3. $145.00. 369 pp. Case. Next generation wireless and mobile communication systems have two important

features: heterogeneity and adaptation. Heterogeneous wireless communication platforms require inter-operability among different networks such as wireless cellular networks, wireless local area networks, wireless personal area networks, internet, etc. Adaptation techniques become extremely important in such a heterogeneous environment so that quality management and provision to multimedia traffic over the unreliable wireless channels of the heterogeneous systems can satisfy the demands of various network users. Computer Science Advanced Parallel & Distributed Computing: Evaluation, Improvement & Practice. Vol. 2 of the "Distributed Cluster & Grid Comp. Series" Yuan-Shun Dai, Yi Pan &Rajeev Raje (Purdue U. Sch.Sci.USA) Eds. 2007. 978-1-60021-202-4. $105.00. 331 pp. Case. The field of parallel and distributed computing is undergoing changes at a breathtaking pace. Networked computers are now omnipresent in virtually every application, from games to sophisticated space missions. The increasing complexity, heterogeneity, largeness, and dynamism of the emerging pervasive environments and associated applications are challenging the advancement of the parallel and distributed computing paradigm. Computer Science New Research on Chaos and Complexity Franco F. Orsucci and Nicoletta Sala (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-275-8. $195.00. 162 pp. Case. This new book presents leading-edge research on artificial life, cellular automata, chaos theory, cognition, complexity theory, synchronization, fractals, genetic algorithms, information systems, metaphors, neural networks, non-linear dynamics, parallel computation and synergetics. The unifying feature of this research is the tie to chaos and complexity.

Computer Science Advanced Computational Methods for Biocomputing and Bioimaging Tuan D.Pham (James Cook U.,Australia); Hong Yan (City U.of Hong Kong) & Dennis I. Crane (Griffith U.Australia) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-278-9. $145.00. 225 pp. Case. Computational models have been playing a significant role for the computer-based analysis of biological and biomedical data. Given the recent availability of genomic sequences and

microarray gene expression data, there is an increasing demand for developing and applying advanced computational techniques for exploring these types of data such as functional interpretation of gene expression data, deciphering of how genes and proteins work together in pathways and networks, extracting and analysing phenotypic features of mitotic cells for high throughput screening of novel anti-mitotic drugs. Computer Science Nonlinear Phenomena Research Perspectives Charles W. Wang (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-520-9. $145.00. 466 pp. Case. Nonlinear, or chaotic behavior in real world systems has been reported in electronic circuits and communications systems, chemical reactions, biological behavior. Applications include solitons, integrable systems, cellular automata, pattern formation, qualitative structure and bifurcation theory, onset of chaos and turbulence, analytic dynamics, and transport phenomena.This book presents important new research in this dynamic field. Computer Science Expert Systems Research Trends A. R. Tyler (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-688-6. $145.00. 248 pp. Case. An expert system, also known as a knowledge based system, is a computer program that contains some of the subject-specific knowledge of one or more human experts. This class of program was first developed by researchers in artificial intelligence during the 1960s and 1970s and applied commercially throughout the 1980s. The most common form of expert systems is a program made up of a set of rules that analyze information (usually supplied by the user of the system) about a specific class of problems, as well as providing mathematical analysis of the problem(s), and, depending upon their design, recommend a course of user action in order to implement corrections. Computer Science Computational Linguistic Text Processing: Logical Form, Semantic Interpretation, Discourse Relations and Question Answering R. Delmonte (Dip. Scienze/Linguaggio,U.Ca'Foscari, Venezia,Italy) (Ed.) 2007. 978-1-60021-700-5. $105.00. 379 pp. Case. The topic of this book is the theoretical foundations of a theory LSLT – Lexical Semantic Language Theory - and its implementation in a the system for text analysis

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 35and understanding called GETARUN, developed at the University of Venice, Laboratory of Computational Linguistics, Department of Language Sciences. Computer Science Computer Physics Research Trends Silvan J. Bianco (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-595-7. $145.00. 282 pp. Case. This new book includes within its scope: Computational models in Physics and Physical Chemistry; • Computer programs in Physics and Physical Chemistry; • Computational models and programs associated with the design, control, and analysis of experiments; • Numerical methods and algorithms; • Algebraic computation; • Impact of advanced computer architecture and special purpose computers on computing in the Physical Sciences; • Software topics, including programming environments, languages, data bases, expert systems, and graphics packages related to Physical Sciences; • Analysis of computer systems performance. Computer Science Robotics Research Trends Xing P. Guo (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-997-9. $69.00. 379 pp. Case. Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real, first in assembly line operations such as automobile manufacturing, airplane construction etc. They have now reached such areas as the internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and sophisticated military applications. Control of today’s robots is often remote which requires even more advanced computer vision capabilities as well as sensors and interface techniques. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Computer Science New Topics in Theoretical Computer Science Oleg N. Terikhovsky and William N. Burton (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-100-5. $129.00. 337 pp. Case. Theoretical computer science focuses on the more abstract, logical and mathematical aspects of computing, such as the theory of computation, analysis of algorithms and semantics of programming languages. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. Computer Science Software Components: Guidelines and Applications Muthu Ramachandran (Leeds Metropolitan Univ., Beckett Park, Leeds, UK) (Editor)

2008. 978-1-60456-870-7. $79.00. 422 pp. Case. This book provides some insights into software reuse, current issues in software engineering and its applications. Its aim is to provide concise and good practice design guidelines on software components which will benefit practitioners, researchers, learners, and educators. It provides a summary of approaches, practices and authors own experiences on developing components for reuse, developing components for an application domain (domain analysis), and how to test them. Computer Science Grid Computing Research Progress Jiannong Wong (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-404-4. $129.00. 383 pp. Case. Grid computing is a phrase in distributed computing which can have several meanings, with the most prevalent being: multiple independent computing clusters which act like a "grid" because they are composed of nodes not located within a single administrative domain or at a single geographical location. This new book presents leading research from around the globe. Computer Science Microcomputer Modeling of Growth Processes of Single-Crystal Sheets and Fibers T. F. George (U.of Missouri);L. Braescu and A. M. Balint (W.U/ Timisoara,Romania);L .Nanai (U./Szeged,Hungary) and S. Balint (W.U./ Timisoara,Romania) Eds. 2008. 978-1-60021-230-7. $87.00. 199 pp. Case. Fiber (rod) and sheet-shaped crystals with specified size for use as final products without additional machining are required in various applications of modern engineering. In order to avoid formation of internal mechanical stress in the crystal, lateral surface shaping without contact with container walls is preferred. Computer Science Multi-hop Ad hoc Networks from Theory to Reality Marco Conti (Inst for Informatics &Telematics, Pisa, Italy); Jon Crowcroft and Andrea Passarella (U. of Cambridge) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60021-605-3. $99.00. 318 pp. Case. Subject Scope, Computer Science, Computer networks, Communications, Electronics Mobile Multi-hop Ad Hoc Networks are collections of mobile nodes connected together over a wireless medium. Multi-hop ad hoc networking is not a new concept having been around for over twenty years, mainly exploited to design tactical

networks. The unique aspect of the book is to present measurements, experiences and lessons obtained by implementing ad hoc networks prototypes. Computer Science Harnessing the Service Roundtrip Over the Internet Support Time-Critical Applications: Concept, Techniques and Cases A. K. Ying Wong (H. K. Polyt.U.,Hong Kong);T. S. Dillon and W. W. K. Lin (Eds) 2008. 978-1-60021-604-6. $99.00. 219 pp. Case. Although the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) are popular as tools for convenient exchange of information, it is not easy to utilize the Internet for time-critical applications such as on-line remote diagnosis in telemedicine. It is a wish of the United Nations to bring e-health to every corner of the world via the Internet. The purpose of the book is to shed light on some of the novel practical fault tolerance techniques that can help shorten the end-to-end service roundtrip (RTT) time of a logical Internet channel. Computer Science Computer Science Research Trends Casey B. Yarnall (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-518-1. $145.00. 308 pp. Case. Like them or hate them, computers are here to stay. The books in this series present leading-edge research in the field of computer research, technology and applications. Each contribution has been carefully selected for inclusion based on the significance of the research to this fast-moving and diverse field. Computer Science Advances in Wireless Networks: Performance Modelling, Analysis & Enhancement Wireless Networks & Mobile Computing, (Vol. 8 in Wireless Networks ,Mobile Comp.) G. Ming (U./Bradford) Yi Pan (Georgia St.U.),P. Fan (S.Jiaotong U.) 2008. 978-1-60021-713-5. $150.00. 490 pp. Case. Recent years have witnessed tremendous growth in the population of mobile users demanding high performance, reliability and quality-of-service (QoS). Wireless networks are undergoing rapid developments and dramatic changes in the underlying technologies, in order to cope with the difficulties posed by the scarce wireless resource as well as keep up with the increasing day-to-day demand for cost-effective service of multimedia applications. This book is dedicated to review important developments and results, explore recent state-of-the-art research

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 36and discuss new strategies for performance modelling, analysis and enhancement of wireless networks. Computer Science Computer Software Engineering Research Ari D. Klein (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-774-6. $150.00. 227 pp. Case. Computer hardware continues to get smaller and computer software continues to get more complicated. Computer programming (often shortened to programming or coding) is the process of writing, testing, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. The source code is written in a programming language. This code may be a modification of existing source or something completely new. This book presents new leading-edge international research in the field. Computer Science Autonomous Robots Research Advances Weihua Yang (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-185-2. $150.00. 368 pp. Case. Autonomous robots are robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance. Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. A high degree of autonomy is particularly desirable in fields such as space exploration, where communication delays and interruptions are unavoidable. Some modern factory robots are "autonomous" within the strict confines of their direct environment. This new book presents the latest research from around the globe. Computer Science Progress in Autonomous Robot Research Frederik N. Mortensen (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-281-1. $150.00. 273 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research on autonomous robots which are robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance. Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. A high degree of autonomy is particularly desirable in fields such as space exploration, where communication delays and interruptions are unavoidable. Computer Science Internet-Based Interaction with Mobile Robots

Alaa M. Khamis (Depart. of Systems Engineering and Automation, Carlos III Univ. of Madrid, Spain) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-289-7. $45.00. 86 pp. Soft. The human interaction and the robot’s autonomy are key functions that can spread the use of the robot in human daily life. The remote interaction is a special type of human-robot interaction, where the human and the robot are separated by physical barriers but linked via telematics technologies (= telecommunication + informatics). The book also presents a multilayer architecture, which can be used to facilitate the remote interaction with mobile robots using different interaction elements for research and educational purposes. Computer Science Trends In Internet Research B. G. Kutais (Editor) 2010. 978-1-59454-140-7. $69.00. 207 pp. Case. The Internet expands its wild, unpredictable reach each year as the voracious appetite of its users continues unabated. Some developments are good, while others are changing so rapidly that their significance can barely keep pace with their own evolution. This new book brings together the leading issues which have surfaced and left an impact among notable Internet trends. Computer Science Machine Learning Research Progress. Hannah Peters and Mia Vogel (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60456-646-8. $129.00. 502 pp. Case. As a broad subfield of artificial intelligence, machine learning is concerned with the design and development of algorithms and techniques that allow computers to "learn". At a general level, there are two types of learning: inductive, and deductive. Inductive machine learning methods extract rules and patterns out of massive data sets. The major focus of machine learning research is to extract information from data automatically, by computational and statistical methods. This book presents new and important research in this field. Computer Science IP Packet Forwarding Research Progress Pi-Chung Wang (Department of Computer Science, National Chung Hsing University, Kuo Kuang Road, Taichung) 2010. 978-1-60741-016-4. $37.00. 94 pp. Soft. Within the Internet, there exists a packet-switch network which functions to for ward packets

from source to destination in order to enable end-to-end connections. The key attribute to enable such a procedure consists of several crucial components, including routing protocol(s), transmission links and routers. While a plethora of literature on routing protocols has been presented in the last decade, the transmission technology is constantly evolving. As a result, provision of tens gigabit fiber links is commonly available now. Computer Science Large Scale Computations, Embedded Systems and Computer Security Series: Computer Science, Technology and Applications Fedor Komarov & Maksim Bestuzhev (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-307-3. $195.00. 360 pp. Case. This new and important book discusses the programmability and reconfigurability of modern full featured embedded systems along with current trends in interfacing methods. This book also introduces tools that allow embedded system developers to easily program for their specific embedded system hierarchy and deal with multiple levels of complexity using the C language, while exposing the feature rich functionality of embedded operating systems. Furthermore, this book considers the cost of developing software that is built with the specific intension of being fault-tolerant. Computer Science Pattern Recognition: Theory and Application Erwin A. Zoeller (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-717-3. $129.00. 415 pp. Case. Pattern recognition studies the operation and design of systems that recognize patterns in data. It encloses subdisciplines like discriminant analysis, feature extraction, error estimation, cluster analysis (together sometimes called statistical pattern recognition), grammatical inference and parsing (sometimes called syntactical pattern recognition). Important application areas are image analysis, character recognition, speech analysis, man and machine diagnostics, person identification and industrial inspection. This book presents new international research in the field. Computer Science Progress in Wireless Communications Research Alfred P. Martinhoff (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-675-6. $145.00. 366 pp. Case. This book includes new and noteworthy advanced research on the folowing topics:

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 37personal portable telephones, multimedia devices, digital assistants, and communicating palmtop computers; Registration and handoff protocols, messaging, and communications and computing requirements; Network control and management for protocols associated with routing and tracking of mobile users; Location-independent numbering plans for movable personal services; Personal profiles, personalized traffic filtering, and other database-driven aspects of personal communications; Link access technologies and protocols; Radio and infrared channel characterization and other microcell-based personal communication systems; Satellite Systems and Global Personal Communications; Traffic management and performance issues; Policy issues in spectrum allocation, industry structure, and technology evolution; Applications, case studies, and field experience; Intelligent vehicle highway systems.

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Computers and Robotics Concurrent and Parallel Computing: Theory, Implementation and Applications Alexander S. Becker (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-274-3. $150.00. 252 pp. Case. Concurrent computing is the concurrent (simultaneous) execution of multiple interacting computational tasks. These tasks may be implemented as separate programs, or as a set of processes or threads created by a single program. new book presents the latest research in the field from around the world. Computers and Robotics New Topics In Mathematical Physics Research Charles V. Benton (Editor) 2009. 978-1-59454-807-9. $129.00. 372 pp. Case. Physics and mathematics have always been closely intertwined, with developments in one field frequently inspiring the other. Currently, there are many unsolved problems in physics which will likely require new innovations in mathematical physics. Mathematical physics is concerned with problems in statistical mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum field theory, and, in general, with the mathematical foundations of theoretical physics. Computers and Robotics Artificial Intelligence: New Research Randal B. Bernstein and Wesley N. Curtis (Editors)

2009. 978-1-60456-282-8. $129.00. 447 pp. Case. The modern definition of artificial intelligence (or AI) is "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions which maximize its chances of success. This new book presents recent and important research in the field. Computers and Robotics Creating a National Framework for Cybersecurity: An Analysis of Issues and Options Eric A. Fischer (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-559-1. $39.00. 100 pp. Soft. Even before the terrorist attacks of September 2001, concerns had been rising among security experts about the vulnerabilities to attack of computer systems and associated infrastructure. Yet, despite increasing attention from federal and state governments and international organizations, the defense against attacks on these systems has appeared to be generally fragmented and varying widely in effectiveness. Computers and Robotics The Person in Art: Conceptual and Pictorial Frames on Art and Mental Health Hans-Otto Thomashoff (Vienna, Austria), Ekaterina Sukhanova, CUNY Central, New York, USA) 2009. 978-1-60456-922-3. $89.00. 240 pp. Case. Through an interdisciplinary multicultural approach, this book explores the role of psychiatric art in facilitating personal empowerment, fostering the healing process, and confronting stigma. Today when we are constantly reminded of the dangers of thinking in exclusive terms, art affords us a model of dialogue in which the other is accepted as an equal conversation partner. Computers and Robotics Soft Computing: New Research Alessia J. Giordano and Ginevra E. Costa (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-883-7. $139.00. 411 pp. Soft. Soft computing refers to a collection of computational techniques in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and some engineering disciplines, which attempt to study, model, and analyze very complex phenomena: those for which more conventional methods have not yielded low cost, analytic, and complete solutions. Computers and Robotics Ad Hoc Networks: New Research.

Jason N. Turner and Clive S. Boyer (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-895-0. $89.00. 162 pp. Case. An ad-hoc (or "spontaneous") network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session or, in the case of mobile or portable devices, while in some close proximity to the rest of the network. Computers and Robotics Mathematics, Game Theory and Algebra Compendium. Volume 01 Jacob H. Mathias (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-659-8. $95.00. 824 pp. Case. This book is devoted to new advances in all branches of mathematics, game theory and applications, and pure and applied algebra and geometry including Field Theory and Polynomials; Commutative Rings and Algebras; Algebraic Geometry; Linear and Multilinear Algebras; Matrix Theory; Associative Rings and Algebras; Nonassociative Rings and Algebras; K-Theory; Group Theory and Generaliza-tions; Topological Groups, Lie Groups; Geometry; Differential Geometry. Computers and Robotics Robot Vision: New Research Taisho Matsuda (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-984-1. $139.00. 366 pp. Case. The field of robot vision guidance is developing rapidly. The benefits of sophisticated vision technology include savings, improved quality, reliability, safety and productivity. Robot vision is used for part identification and navigation. Computers and Robotics Road Traffic: Safety, Modeling, and Impacts Sophie E. Paterson & Lucy K. Allan (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-884-4. $129.00. 576 pp. Case. Road traffic represents a significant burden in the developing world and will continue to become more prominent without an effective response to the myriad problems it presents. This book provides a discussion of effective measures in safety, modeling and the impacts of road traffic on society. Computers and Robotics Cybercrime and its Implications Charles Doyle (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-254-5. $37.00. 167 pp. Soft.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 38The federal computer fraud and abuse statute, 18 U.S.C. 1030, outlaws conduct that victimizes computer systems. It is a computer security law. It protects federal computers, bank computers, and computers connected to the Internet. It shields them from trespassing, threats, damage, espionage, and from being corruptly used as instruments of fraud. Computers and Robotics Robot Vision: Strategies, Algorithms and Motion Planning Daiki Itô (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-091-6. $139.00. 487 pp. Case. The field of robot vision guidance is developing rapidly. The benefits of sophisticated vision technology include savings, improved quality, reliability, safety and productivity. Robot vision is used for part identification and navigation. This book discusses new research in the study of robot vision. Computers and Robotics Advances in Nonlinear Waves and Symbolic Computation Zhenya Yan ( Inst. of System Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-260-6. $89.00. 160 pp. Case. With the rapid development of science and technology, the computer has become an important tool in many science fields. Particularly, symbolic computation, which is one of the most exciting and challenging areas. It has been applied in many sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanics, engineering, etc., in particular, nonlinear sciences ad complex sciences. Nowadays, many symbolic computation softwares have been used to deal with these problems. Computers and Robotics VLSI and Computer Architecture Kenzo Watanabe (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-075-6. $129.00. 251 pp. Case. Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) is the process of creating integrated circuits by combining thousands of transistor-based circuits into a single chip. The first semiconductor chips held one transistor each. Subsequent advances added more and more transistors, and as a consequence more individual functions or systems were integrated over time. Computers and Robotics Cyberinfrastructure Technologies and Applications Junwei Cao (Tsinghua Univ. Beijing, P.R. China) (Editor)

2009. 978-1-60692-063-3. $89.00. 357 pp. Case. Cyberinfrastructure will provide a unified environment to access and manage cyber resources, e.g. supercomputers, data archives, software services, scientific instruments and virtual organizations. In this book, the authors review latest research and development and discuss new technologies and applications involved in building Cyberinfrastructure. Computers and Robotics Probabilistic Models in Operations Research S. Guiasu (Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, York Univ., Toronto, Ontario, Canada) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-233-0. $89.00. 298 pp. Case. This book covers, in a condensed but rigorous way, the main chaper of the OR probablisitc models based on optimization. The topics are taken from Game Theory, Decision Theory, Simulation, Reliability, and Queueing Theory. Game Theory deals with how to find the best winning strategies in a confrontation between two players with opposite interest and how to evaluate the value of different possible coalitions in a game involving more than two players. Computers and Robotics Wireless Networks: Research, Technology and Applications Jia Feng (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-461-7. $129.00. 413 pp. Case. Coverage problem is an important and fundamental issue in sensor networks, which reflects how well a sensor network is monitored or tracked by a sensor. The current research on coverage problems in sensor networks are reviewed in this book. Specifically, two types of sensor coverage are investigated: area coverage and target coverage. Computers and Robotics Cybersecurity, Cyberanalysis and Warning Kerry T. Norwood & Sandra P. Catwell (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-658-1. $43.00. 125 pp. Soft. Cyber analysis and warning capabilities are critical to thwarting computer-based (cyber) threats and attacks. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) to, among other things, coordinate the nation’s efforts to prepare for, prevent, and respond to cyber threats to systems and communications networks.

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Cybersecurity, Botnets, and Cyberterrorism George V. Jacobson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-148-7. $37.00. 79 pp. Soft. Cybercrime is becoming more organized and established as a transnational business. High technology online skills are now available for rent to a variety of customers, possibly including nation states, or individuals and groups that could secretly represent terrorist groups. This book discusses the threat of cybercrime in detail. Computers and Robotics Contemporary Discourses on IE & C Theory and Practice T. K. Gokah, Network of Develop. Researchers, Develop. Studies Assoc., UK. (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-360-3. $69.00. 422 pp. Case. "Contemporary Discourses on IE&C Theory and Practice" is a much needed resource for a field which is rarely explored. It combines a comprehensive introduction to current issues, theories and special topics in IE&C with examples of IE&C program development and challenges to their implementation. Computers and Robotics Microbial Conversions of Raw Glycerol G. Aggelis (Division/Genetics, Cell & Develop. Biology, University of Patras, Greece) 2009. 978-1-60692-392-4. $89.00. 207 pp. Case. Glycerol is a simple carbon source than can be easy assimilated by numerous eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. However, this compound had been neglected as substrate for microbial fermentations for many years due mainly to its high cost. Nevertheless, recent developments in the fuel market, led to the production in large scale of biodiesel derived from vegetable oil, reversed this situation. Computers and Robotics Handbook of Mobile Technology Research Methods Steve Love (Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, West London, UK) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-767-0. $79.00. 182 pp. Case. Mobile communications technology affects our lives from both a social and economic perspective. This book brings together different research approaches that investigate how people use mobile technology and how mobile technology itself can influence the behaviour of humans.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 39Computers and Robotics Federal Information Technology Ellen V. Wright (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-363-4. $69.00. 196 pp. Case. The federal government spends billons of dollars on information technology (IT) projects each year. Consequently, it is important that projects be managed effectively to ensure that public resources are wisely invested. To this end, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which plays a key role in overseeing the federal government’s IT investments, identifies major projects that are poorly planned by placing them on a Management Watch List and requires agencies to identify high-risk projects that are performing poorly (i.e., have performance shortfalls). Computers and Robotics Computer Security: Intrusion, Detection and Prevention Ronald D. Hopkins and Wesley P. Tokere (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-781-6. $135.00. 214 pp. Case. The objective of computer security varies and can include protection of information from theft or corruption, or the preservation of availability, as defined in the security policy. Computer security imposes requirements on computers that are different from most system requirements because they often take the form of constraints on what computers are not supposed to do. Computers and Robotics Suits Against Terrorist States by Victims of Terrorism Beatrice V. Mohoney (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-835-6. $43.00. 122 pp. Soft. Congress amended the 1996 Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to allow U.S. victims of terrorism to sue designated State sponsors of terrorism for their terrorist acts. The courts have handed down large judgments against the terrorist State defendants, generally in default, and successive Administrations have intervened to block the judicial attachment of frozen assets to satisfy judgments. Computers and Robotics Advanced Topics in Cell Model Systems A. Macagnano (IMM, /Fosso/Cavaliere,Rome, Italy);A. Ramando Orlando) F. A. Farrelly, A. Petri, M. Girasole (Research Scien., ISC) 2009. 978-1-60692-906-3. $89.00. 121 pp. Case.

This book is a collection of highly innovative research ideas, strategies, focal points related to biological cell model systems, promoting both genomic research and bioinformatics that are starting points for instance of the system biology and future research in this field. Computers and Robotics Dynamic Noncooperative Game Models for Deregulated Electricity Markets J. B. Cruz, Jr. & X. Tan (Dept;.Electr.&Comp. Eng., O.H.St. Un.) 2009. 978-1-60741-078-2. $79.00. 119 pp. Case. The deregulated electricity markets are expected to be perfectly competitive, yet they remain oligopolistic in which the market participants are able to exercise market power to "game" the markets. Game theory, by its nature, is considered as the appropriate framework to study the interactive behaviors of decision makers with conflict of interest. Computers and Robotics Fluid Mechanics and Pipe Flow: Turbulence, Simulation and Dynamics Donald Matos & Cristian Valerio (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-037-9. $129.00. 481 pp. Case. Fluid mechanics is the study of how fluids move and the forces that develop as a result. Fluids include liquids and gases and fluid flow can be either laminar or turbulent. This book presents a level set based methodology that will avoid problems in potential flow models with moving boundaries. A review of the state-of-the-art population balance modelling techniques that have been adopted to describe the nature of dispersed phase in multiphase problems is presented as well. Computers and Robotics Wind Energy in Electricity Markets with High Wind Penetration J. Usaola & E. D. Castronuovo (Dept. de Ingeniería Eléctrica. Univ. Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain) 2009. 978-1-60741-153-6. $37.00. 82 pp. Soft. The great amount of wind power recently connected to electric power systems makes necessary new grid analysis tools and control strategies. Some of these tools are short term wind power prediction programs, which have been recently developed and are already in use in many System Operators and wind power producers.

Computers and Robotics New Plant Physiology Research Robert T. Devane (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-102-4. $98.00. 278 pp. Case. Plant physiology is a subdiscipline of botany concerned with the function, or physiology, of plants. Closely related fields include plant morphology (structure of plants), plant ecology (interactions with the environment), phytochemistry (biochemistry of plants), cell biology, and molecular biology. Computers and Robotics Mobile Telephones: Networks, Applications, and Performance Alvin C. Harper and Raymond V. Buress (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-436-5. $115.00. 303 pp. Case. The mobile phone or mobile, also called a cellular phone, or cell phone is a long-range, portable electronic device used for mobile communication that uses a network of specialized base stations known as cell sites. This new book presents the latest research in this revolutionary field. Computers and Robotics New Research on Mobile Robots Ernest V. Gaines and Lawrence W. Peskov (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-651-2. $150.00. 276 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research from around the world on mobile robots which are automatic machines that are capable of movement in a given environment. Mobile robots have the capability to move around in their environment and are not fixed to one physical location. Computers and Robotics Internet Research Compendium, Volume 1 Thomas P. Resnick (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-711-3. $110.00. 360 pp. Case. The internet is a world wide, publicly accessible series of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by packet switching using the standard Internet Protocol (IP). This book brings together diverse research on many aspects of the internet. Computers and Robotics Parallel Robotics: Recent Advances in Research and Application Jinsong Wang and Xin-Jun Liu (Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, P.R. of China) and Xin-Jun Liu (Editors)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 402008. 978-1-60456-859-2. $99.00. 260 pp. Case. Parallel robots are the systems with closed-loop chains. They have the advantage of high speed, high stiffness, accuracy, compactness, time-saving of machining, high load/weight ratio, and low moving inertia. This new book presents the latest research in the field of parallel robotics concerning synthesis, optimum design, and applications. Computers and Robotics Fixed Bed Reactors with Gradient Catalysts Valeri M. Khanaev, Elena S. Borisova and Alexander S. Noskov (Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Novosibirsk, Russia) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-780-9. $35.00. 111 pp. Soft. High-energy catalytic processes operated in fixed bed reactors are widely used in many fields of chemical engineering, so the improvement of specific intensities of such processes to minimize the equipment size and related capital cost, to enhance the reliability is of great importance. The catalytic processes in fixed bed reactors are rather complicated and usually include the chemical reactions, the processes of mass and heat transfer and reactant adsorption/desorption. The authors of the present book are the first who propose to use the variational approach for solving these problems, so they theoretically formulated the problem of a catalytic process optimization by means of non-uniform spatial active sites distribution and obtained the analytic solutions for several cases.

Earth Science Earth Science Structural Data and Invariants of Nine Dimensional Real Lie Algebras R. Campoamor-Stursberg (Dept. de Geometría y Topología,Univ. Complutense de Madrid, Spain) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-497-6. $29.00. 108 pp. Soft. In this work the authors analyze various structural properties of indecomposable nine dimensional real Lie algebras having a non-trivial Levi decomposition. These algebras, classified in the early 90s by Turkowski, actually show patterns that do not occur in Lie algebras of lower dimension. The main objective is to determine a fundamental system of invariants for the coadjoint representation. Earth Science Uses of Industrial Minerals, Rocks and Freshwater

Kaulir Kisor Chatterjee (Nagpur, India) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-523-2. $79.00. 594 pp. Case. This book discusses the uses of minerals. Today, more than 3000 minerals have been reported and named of which 1800-2000 have been studied and described fully. We are able to gainfully use only around 100 or so minerals. Earth Science The Lithosphere: Geochemistry, Geology and Geophysics Jarod E. Anderson & Robert W. Coates (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-903-2. $89.00. 395 pp. Case. The lithosphere is the outer solid part of the earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle. The lithosphere is about 100 km thick, although its thickness is age dependent (older lithosphere is thicker). This new book presents leading research in the field from around the globe. Earth Science Rare Earths As A Probe of Environment and Electron-Phonon Interaction in Optical Materials R. Capelletti1, A. Baraldi1, E. Buffagni1, N. Magnani & M. Mazzera1 (1Physics Dept., U. /Parma, Italy) 2009. 978-1-60692-137-1. $35.00. 87 pp. Soft. The rare earth electronic transitions, widely exploited for optical applications, occur within the shielded 4f shell and originate very sharp absorption (or emission) lines in spectra of crystals measured at low temperatures. High resolution absorption spectroscopy, covering broad spectral and temperature ranges, is a powerful tool not only to supply a complete and precise energy level scheme for the rare earth in optical materials. Earth Science Early Education Janet B. Mottely & Anne R. Randall (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-908-7. $89.00. 186 pp. Case. This new and important book focuses on early childhood education. Infants and toddlers experience life more holistically than any other age group. Social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical lessons are not learned separately by very young children. Earth Science Progress in Porous Media Research Kong Shuo Tian & He-Jing Shu (Editors)

2009. 978-1-60692-435-8. $129.00. 592 pp. Case. A porous material is a solid that is saturated by an interconnected network of pores filled with liquid or gas. It is an inorganic or organic cross linked or uncross linked containing pores of all sizes. The pore network is assumed to be continuous, forming two interpenetrating continua such as in a sponge. Earth Science Coal Mine Safety Terrance V. Newhouse (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-362-7. $69.00. 202 pp. Case. The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act requires each mine to have an emergency plan, increased supplies of oxygen, and improved rescue teams. Penalties for violations have also been increased. Although the bill had wide support in Congress, some Members have characterized it as only a “first step,” to be followed by additional measures that would include a lower maximum limit on dust concentrations, underground refuges, communications and tracking devices, and greater emphasis on enforcement of standards. Earth Science Dams: Impacts, Stability and Design Walter P. Hayes and Michael C. Barnes (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-618-5. $89.00. 285 pp. Case. This book describes the impact, stability and designs of dams, which are based upon structural, geotechnical and hydraulic properties. The impact of the dam structure on the upstream and downstream catchments are considered: e.g., sediment trap, fish migration, downstream water quality, and modifications of the water table and associated impacts (salinity). The impact dams have on the survival of certain fish is also reviewed. Earth Science Cyclones: Background, History and Impact Terrance G. LaBeau (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-064-0. $89.00. 279 pp. Case. In meteorology, a cyclone refers to an area of closed, circular fluid motion rotating in the same direction as the Earth. This is usually characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate counter clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth.Cyclogenesis describes the process of cyclone formation and intensification.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 41Earth Science Atlantic and Indian Oceans: New Oceanographic Research Edward S. Askew & James P. Bromley (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-475-4. $89.00. 237 pp. Case. This book describes in detail two kinds of models that simulate the dispersion of radionuclides in the sea. Biases have a strong impact on the predictable skill and the structures of the model predicted patterns in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. These biases and the related effects are presented as well as the atmospheric teleconnections between the tropical Atlantic and the African continent. Earth Science Anticancer Drugs: Design, Delivery and Pharmacology Series: Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments Peter Spencer & Walter Holt (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-004-1. $129.00. 285 pp. Case. This book describes several ways to improve drug localization and to increase anti-tumor efficacy, such as through drug modifications and through the development of anti-tumor drug delivery systems. Anticancer drugs have little or no specificity, resulting in low tumor concentrations, systemic toxicity and severe side effects. Earth Science Chemical Mineralogy, Smelting and Metallization Eugene D. McLaughlin and Levan A. Breaux (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-853-0. $98.00. 384 pp. Case. Mineralogy is an earth science focused around the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals. This book presents new research on mineralogy, including a review on the chemical mineralogy of ornamental rock waste and water treatment plant waste, which are produced worldwide in large scales and are a concerning issue for industry and environmentalists alike. Earth Science Progress in Corrosion Research Emilio L. Bettini (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-734-0. $150.00. 322 pp. Case. This new book presents corrosion research studies from around the world. Most structural alloys corrode merely from exposure to moisture in the air, but the process can be strongly affected by exposure to certain substances. Corrosion can be concentrated

locally to form a pit or crack, or it can extend across a wide area to produce general deterioration. While some efforts to reduce corrosion merely redirect the damage into less visible, less predictable forms, controlled corrosion treatments such as passivation and chromate-conversion will increase a material's corrosion resistance. Earth Science Weathered Crust Elution-Deposited Rare Earth Ores Ruan Chi (Wuhan Inst. of Tech.,Hubei,China) and Jun Tian (Inst.of Applied Chem, Jiangxi Acad.of Sci. Jiangxi, China) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-387-0. $99.00. 308 pp. Case. Weathered crust elution - deposited rare earth ore was first discovered as a novel exogenous ore in Jiangxi province of China in 1969. There are many advantages for the ore which has a widespread distribution, rich reserves, low radioactivity, complete RE partitioning and is rich in middle and heavy rare earth. The metallogeny theory and mining technologies of the weathered crust elution - deposited rare earth ore are introduced systematically in this book for readers. Earth Science Coal Geology Research Progress Thomas Michel and Hugo Fournier (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-596-6. $150.00. 253 pp. Case. Coal geology is the study of a field that concentrates on the origin, occurring relationships and geological characteristics of coal and similarly traited rocks. This field is also involved in the study of coal-derived gases, fluids, both naturally occuring and man-made solid coal by-products. This new book presents state-of-the art research from around the world. Earth Science Future Systems for Earthquake Early Warning Ülkü Ulusoy (Hacettepe U., Beytepe-Ankara, Turkey), Himansu Kumar Kundu (Geological Survey of India, Calcutta, India) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-795-3. $99.00. 228 pp. Case. The major theme of this book is scientific evaluation of different categories of unusual phenomena i.e. precursors prior to large earthquakes and the explanation of their occurrence using electromagnetic models. The book will play an important role in the understanding and developing new and effective systems for earthquake prediction, based on multidisciplinary approach, which will

ultimately help in reducing the earthquake related loss of lives and property. Earth Science Geoarchaeological and Microartifact Analysis of Archaeological Sediments : A Case Study from a Neolithic Tell Site in Greece Dimitris Kontogiorgos (University of Ioannina) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-821-9. $99.00. 253 pp. Case. Geoarchaeology is the field of study that applies the concepts and methods of the geosciences to archaeological research. Geoarchaeological studies are important to archaeology because they can significantly enhance the archaeological interpretation. This book presents a geoarchaeological investigation of the processes involved in the formation of the Neolithic site at Paliambela in the Northern Pieria region of Central Macedonia, Northern Greece which unusually comprises both a tell and flat/extended component. Earth Science Coal Mining: Research, Technology and Safety Gerald B. Fosdyke (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60692-001-5. $115.00. 312 pp. Case. Although it is a rock rather than a mineral (the building blocks of rocks), coal is often considered to be a mineral resource. Coal has been mined since ancient Roman times, but it has become a major energy source only since the Industrial Revolution. Reserves are widely distributed throughout the globe, although the United States, Russia, China, and India account for more than half of the world's recoverable coal reserves. This new book presents new research in the field. Earth Science Horizons in Earth Science Research. Vol. 1 Series: Horizons in Earth Science Research Benjamin Veress & Jozsi Szigethy 2010. 978-1-60741-221-2. $145.00. 553 pp. Case. Rangelands are confined to the tropic and sub-tropic regions, and cover about 4.5 billion hectares of the world's dry lands or one fifth of the earth's land surface. In spite of their hostile environment, they are important biodiversity conservation landscapes and support livelihoods of nearly 135 million people, yet they are some of the most neglected and abused biomes. This book examines the degradation of rangelands,

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 42and its potential ecological and socio-economic implications.

Ecology Ecology Focus on Biodiversity Research Joan Schwartz (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-372-4. $145.00. 332 pp. Case. Biological diversity, or "biodiversity," refers to the variety of all life on earth, and the complex relationships among living things, and between living things and their environment. Biodiversity includes genetic variety, species diversity, and variability in communities, ecosystems and landscapes. researchers around the globe. Ecology New Research on Forest Ecology Archibald K. Scaggs (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-434-9. $145.00. 269 pp. Case. Forest ecology includes within its scope the components and functions of forest ecosystems -- a community of organisms interacting with each other and with their physical environment. Forest ecosystems, which consist of bacteria, plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, soil, water and air, differ from other ecosystems in that they are dominated by trees and other woody vegetation.

Electrochemistry Electrochemistry Prevention of Metal Corrosion: New Research Magalena Nunez (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-500-9. $145.00. 320 pp. Case. Electrochemistry is involved with such important applications as batteries, fuel cells, corrosion studies, hydrogen energy conversion, bioelectricity. Research on electrolytes, cells, and electrodes is within the scope of this old but extremely dynamic field. This volume deals with prevention of metal corrosion.

Energy Energy Maritime Tankers: Terrorist Threats, Consequences and Protective Measures Thomas P. Naylor (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-205-7. $39.00. 125 pp. Soft. U. S. energy needs rest heavily on ship-based imports. Tankers bring 55 percent of the

nation’s crude oil supply, as well as liquefied gases and refined products like jet fuel. This book addresses the types of threats to tankers and the potential consequences of a successful attack, measures taken to protect tankers and challenges federal agencies face in making these actions effective, and plans in place for responding to a successful attack and potential challenges stakeholders face in responding. Energy Energy Efficiency Research David M. Bergmann (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-461-7. $79.00. 229 pp. Case. Energy efficiency offers a powerful and cost-effective tool for achieving a sustainable energy future. Improvements in energy efficiency can reduce the need for investment in energy infrastructure, cut fuel costs, increase competitiveness and improve consumer welfare. Environmental benefits can also be achieved by the reduction of greenhouse gases emissions and local air pollution. This book brings together important research and analyses which put this critical issue in perspective. Energy Distributed Multi-Generation Systems: Energy Models and Analyses G. Chicco, Pierluigi Mancarella (Dipart. di Ingegneria Elettrica, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-688-8. $79.00. 288 pp. Case. The recent development of distributed generation technologies is changing the focus of the production of electricity from large centralized power plants to local energy systems scattered over the territory. Under the distributed generation paradigm, the present research scenario emphasizes more and more the role of solutions aimed at improving the energy generation efficiency and thus the sustainability of the overall energy sector. Energy Energy in Europe: Economics, Policy and Strategy Filip L. Magnusson and Oscar W. Bengtsson (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-829-5. $169.00. 448 pp. Case. Energy constitutes the motive force of the civilization and it determines, in a high degree, the level of economy development as a whole. Despite the increase use of different type of energy, particularly, renewable energy sources, fossil fuels will continue dominating the energy combinations in the world near future. This

book provides leading-edge research on this field of study from around the globe. Energy Management of the Environmental Impact at Airport Operations H. G. Visser (Fac./Aerosp. Eng.,Delft U./Tech., Delft, The Neths) S. Hebly (Nat'l Aerosp. Lab. NLR, Amsterdam, Neths)and R. A. Wijnen (Fac./Tech.,Policy & Mng, Delft U.) 2009. 978-1-60456-941-4. $29.00. 101 pp. Soft. Today's airports are at times unable to handle the air traffic demand. The busiest airports are already saturated, and there are political and environmental difficulties associated with any further airport expansion. In view of the anticipated growth in air traffic demand, there is a clear need for economically beneficial capacity improvements in an environmentally responsible manner. Energy Algae: Nutrition, Pollution Control and Energy Sources Kristian N. Hagen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-008-4. $89.00. 335 pp. Case. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that occur in most habitats, ranging from marine and freshwater to desert sands and from hot boiling springs to snow and ice. They vary from small, single-celled forms to complex multicellular forms, such as the giant kelps of the eastern Pacific that grow to more than 60 meters in length and form dense marine forests. Energy Experimental Animal Models in Neurobehavioral Research Allan V. Kalueff & Justin L. Porte (Lab. of Clinical Science Nat. Inst. of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD) 2009. 978-1-60692-022-0. $79.00. 193 pp. Case. Behavioral research has been an exciting staple of the neuroscientific community's efforts in combating the rising challenges of mental healthcare. New innovations are bringing a greater understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms behind the disorders and allowing for progress towards their remedies. This translantial approach, using newly developed animal modes, is of critical importance for the study of neuropsychiatric disorders. Energy Energy Policy: Issues, Actions and Consequences Quentin V. Harris (Editor)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 432009. 978-1-60692-225-5. $69.00. 130 pp. Case. Energy policy is the manner in which a given entity (often governmental) has decided to address issues of energy development including energy production, distribution and consumption. The attributes of energy policy may include legislation, international treaties, incentives to investment, guidelines for energy conservation, taxation and other public policy techniques. Energy Estrogen Versus Cancer Z. Suba (Semmelweis Univ., Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Budapest, Hungary (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-949-0. $89.00. 190 pp. Case. This book containing the author's results on oral cancer raises a new concept concerning tumor initiation. Not estrogen, but its deficiency may provoke malignant transformation. This new theory may explain many controversial literary data concerning the associations of female sexual steroids and maliginancies. Energy Linear Energy Relationships to Chemical Kinetics R. G. Makitra, A. A. Turovsky G. E. Zaikov (L.V.Pisarzhevskii Inst./Phys. Chem.Ukran. Nat'l Acad./Sci.,N.M.E. Inst.Biochem.Phys.,RU Acad.Sci.,Mos,) 2009. 978-1-60692-219-4. $37.00. 88 pp. Soft. Since the early investigations by Berthelot (1862) and N.A. Menshutkin (1887) the solvent effects on the chemical reaction rate is an object of regard for chemists. Primarily, solvents were considered as reaction media, and attempts were made to explain solvent effects by pure physical interactions. In recent decades, specific (chemical) interactions between solutes and the medium became of greater attention. Energy Terrorism: Near Eastern Groups and State Sponsors Kenneth Katzman (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-049-7. $37.00. 83 pp. Soft. This book is an analysis of Near Eastern terrorist groups and countries on the. U.S. "terrorism list," a list of countries that the Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of State have determined provide repeated support for international terrorism.

Energy Energy Conservation: New Research Giacomo Spadoni (Editor)

2009. 978-1-60692-231-6. $98.00. 270 pp. Case. This new book concentrates on energy conservation which is the practice of decreasing the quantity of energy used. It may be achieved through efficient energy use, in which case energy use is decreased while achieving a similar outcome, or by reduced consumption of energy services. Energy conservation may result in increase of financial capital, environmental value, national security, personal security, and human comfort. Energy Distributed Energy Systems Shin'ya Obara (Tomakomai Nnt'l College/Tech., Tomakomai, Japan) 2009. 978-1-60692-543-0. $37.00. 74 pp. Soft. From deregulation of energy business, and an environmental problem, the installation spread of the small-scale distribution power due to a fuel cell and a heat engine is expected. Under the objective function set up by the designer or the user, optimization planning that controls small-scale distribution power is required. Energy Energy Efficiency Solutions Richard P. Cateland (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-549-2. $69.00. 157 pp. Case. DOE has missed all 34 congressional deadlines for setting energy efficiency standards for the 20 product categories with statutory deadlines that have passed. DOE’s delays ranged from less than a year to 15 years. Rulemakings have been completed for only (1) refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers; (2) small furnaces; and (3) clothes washers. DOE has yet to finish 17 categories of such consumer products as kitchen ranges and ovens, dishwashers, and water heaters, and such industrial equipment as distribution transformers. Energy Enemy Combatant Detainees Earl P. Bettinton (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-554-6. $37.00. 113 pp. Soft. After the U.S. Supreme Court held that U.S. courts have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 to hear legal challenges on behalf of persons detained at the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in connection with the war against terrorism (Rasul v. Bush), the Pentagon established administrative hearings, called “Combatant Status Review Tribunals” (CSRTs), to allow the detainees to contest their status as enemy combatants, and informed them of their right to pursue relief in federal court by seeking a writ of habeas corpus.

Energy Defense Energy Management Edward R. Myers (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-574-4. $37.00. 174 pp. Soft. The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to make significant progress toward achieving the goals of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) and Executive Order (EO) 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. The DOD Energy Program initiatives include energy awareness efforts, energy manager training, audit programs, procurement of energy efficient products, and the use of sustainable design in new construction and major renovation. Energy Optical Fibers for Designing Multiple Applications D. Venkitesh, N. Dixit & R.Vijaya (Dept. of Physics, Indian Inst. of Tech., Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India) 2009. 978-1-60692-782-3. $37.00. 92 pp. Soft. Nonlinear optical phenomena are easily observable in high-power fiber-optic communication systems. The generation of new frequencies due to these phenomena may be used to design different applications. Four wave mixing, which is conventionally viewed as a deterrent to multi-channel wavelength-division-multiplexed propagation of signals in communication systems, can be used favorably to design optical sources with special characteristics such as multi-wavelength, frequency comb output and supercontinuum. Energy The Oil Industry and Windfall Profits Maria B. Coswell (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-840-0. $69.00. 130 pp. Case. Over the past 10 years, surging crude oil and petroleum product prices have increased oil and gas industry revenues and generated record profits, particularly for the top five major integrated companies (also known as the “super-majors”): Exxon-Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Chevron, and Conoco/Phillips. These companies, which reported a predominant share of those profits, generated more than $100 billion in profits on nearly $1.5 trillion of revenues in 2007. Energy Geopolitics of Oil Katherine T. Harris (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-810-3. $69.00. 173 pp. Case. The price and availability of oil and natural gas affects every American. That’s why it is

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 44important that the Energy Committee’s first hearing of the 110th Congress focused on the global oil situation and its implications for U.S. economic and national security interests. As a nation, we now depend on oil imports to meet sixty percent of our oil needs. Even modest disruptions in the world supply can result in price spikes at the pump, as we have seen in recent years. Energy Fuel Prices: Rhyme or Reason? William P. Vestus (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-842-4. $37.00. 108 pp. Soft. The high price of gasoline has been and continues to be a driving factor in consideration of energy policy proposals. Despite passage of the massive Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005, P.L. 109-58), and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6, P.L. 110-140), numerous other proposed initiatives remain under active consideration in the 110th Congress. Energy Wind Power: Technology, Economics and Policies Cedrick N. Osphey (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-323-8. $69.00. 416 pp. Case. Rising energy prices and concern over greenhouse gas emissions have focused congressional attention on energy alternatives, including wind power. Although wind power currently provides only a small fraction of U.S. energy needs, it is growing more rapidly than any other electricity source. Wind energy already plays a significant role in several European nations, and countries like China and India are rapidly expanding their capacity both to manufacture wind turbines and to integrate wind power into their electricity grids. Energy Oncology Social Work Practice in the Care of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivors Cindy Davis (College/Social Work, Univ./Tennesse, Nashville, TN) 2009. 978-1-60692-594-2. $79.00. 148 pp. Case. This book addresses the broad issues of breast and ovarian cancer from a social work perspective, and covers a range of topics, such as, managed care, minority patients with breast and ovarian cancer, younger women with breast and ovarian cancer, children and families, evidence based interventions, advocacy, spirituality, technology and internet, professional development, and professional challenges.

Energy Nutrition Education and Change Beatra F. Realine (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-983-4. $37.00. 86 pp. Soft. Nutrition education, in a public health context, is intended to influence large segments of the general population where they live, work and play. Educators face many challenges as they seek to engage people with varying degrees of interest and motivation in activities designed to change their eating habits. The intervention literature offers numerous examples of modest take-up rates and high levels of attrition. Such conditions argue for pursuing educational initiatives that are relatively brief and non-burdensome. Energy Handbook of Interferometers; Research, Technology and Applications David Halsey and William Raynor 2009. 978-1-60741-050-8. $195.00. 875 pp. Case. In order to cope with the unceasing bandwidth demand fueled by the massive use of the Internet, this book includes a review of the two main types of switching devices, namely the SOA-assisted Sagnac switch(TOAD) and the Ultrafast Nonlinear Interferometer. Application of Laser interferometry technique for investigation of acoustic wave fields is considered as well. Energy Pregnancy Protein Research Marie Oleary and John Arnett (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-396-2. $98.00. 190 pp. Case. Protein is necessary during the development of all new cells. During pregnancy, a females need for protein increases significantly. This book reviews the biochemistry, physiology and clinical usefulness of placental proteins, specifically from the point of view of their ability to discriminate women at risk of preeclampsia. Energy Offshore Marine Aquaculture Jean T. Nolan (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-117-3. $43.00. 84 pp. Soft. U. S. aquaculture—the raising of fish and shellfish in captivity—has generally been confined to nearshore coastal waters or in other water bodies, such as ponds, that fall under state regulation. Recently, there has been an increased interest in expanding aquaculture to offshore waters, which would involve raising fish and shellfish in the open ocean, and

consequently bringing these types of operations under federal regulation. Energy Geometric Properties and Problems of Thick Knots Y. Diao & C. Ernst (Dept./Math. & Statistics, Univ. .N.C at Charlotte, Dept./Math., W. Kentucky Univ., Bowling Green, KY) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-070-6. $37.00. 89 pp. Soft. In geometric knot theory, a central issue is to study the various geometric properties of knots when the knots have certain thickness. This setting makes a knot more like one that is tied with a uniform physical rope. These problems are mostly motivated by the recent applications of knot theory in fields such as biology and polymer chemistry. Energy Energy Prices: Supply, Demand or Speculation? Series: Energy Policies, Politics and Prices John T. Perry (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-374-5. $43.00. 150 pp. Soft. A lucid answer to the question of what causes energy prices to often widely fluctuate is hard to find. Is it supply, demand, speculation, manipulation, fear, price gauging by energy distributors or refiners or some hideous combination of all the above? This book provides basic information to try to solve this riddle. Energy Power Systems Applications of Graph Theory Jizhong Zhu (Chongqing University, P.R. China) 2009. 978-1-60741-364-6. $79.00. 330 pp. Case. There are several books on the applications of graph theory, but none of them are related to power systems applications. This book attempts to cover all applications of graph theory in the area of power systems. It consists of two parts. The first part, containing four Chapters, briefly introduces the basic concepts of graph theory, major properties, theorems, and algorithms in graph theory and network flow programming. Energy Alcoholic Beverage Consumption and Health Series: Food and Beverage Consumption and Health

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 45Adam Mazzei & Agostina D'Arco (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-160-4. $106.00. 271 pp. Case. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. Such beverages contain ethanol, a psychoactive drug that has a depressant effect. The relationship between alcohol consumption and health has been the subject of formal scientific research since at least 1926. Moderate alcohol use seems to offer some health benefits, particularly for the heart, but too much alcohol puts a person at risk of adverse health consequences. Energy Religion and Psychology Michael T. Evans & Emma D. Walker (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-066-9. $89.00. 352 pp. Case. There has been a remarkable amount of popular and professional interest in the relationship between spirituality, religion, psychology, and health in recent years. This book begins with the importance of a critical methodology when studying the relationship between religion and psychology. Energy Renewable Energy Grid Integration: The Business of Photovoltaics Series: Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies Marco H. Balderas (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-324-0. $89.00. 267 pp. Case. Now is the time to plan for the integration of significant quantities of distributed renewable energy into the electricity grid. Concerns about climate change, the adoption of state-level renewable portfolio standards and incentives, and accelerated cost reductions are driving steep growth in U.S. renewable energy technologies. This book addresses such concerns and in particular, the number of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, which is growing very rapidly. Energy Renewable Fuel Standard Issues Series: Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies Daniel T. Crowe (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-289-7. $79.00. 181 pp. Case. High petroleum and gasoline prices, concerns over global climate change, and the desire to promote domestic rural economies have greatly increased interest in biofuels as an alternative to petroleum in the U.S. transportation sector. While recent proposals have set the goal of

significantly expanding biofuel supply in the coming decades, questions remain about the ability of the U.S. biofuel industry to meet rapidly increasing demands. This book outlines some of the current supply issues facing biofuels industries, including implications for agricultural feedstocks, infrastructure concerns, energy supply for biofuel production, and fuel price uncertainties. Energy Geomorphology and Plate Tectonics David M. Ferrari and Antonio R. Guiseppi (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-003-4. $129.00. 412 pp. Case. The use of cosmogenic nuclides in geomorphology and earth-surface processes is also reviewed and uncertainties and limitations related to current understanding of the physical properties of cosmogenic nuclides are summarized. In addition, this book studies plate tectonics in several regions of the world, including Siberia, Western North America, North Africa, India, and Northwest Australia. Energy Masculinity: Gender Roles, Characteristics and Coping Zachary D. Buchholz and Samantha K. Boyce (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-079-9. $129.00. 319 pp. Case. This book presents new research on a great variety of challenges and insights into the masculine gender. Standards of masculinity cannot only create stress in themselves for some men, but they can also limit a man's ability to relieve stress. Some men appraise situations using the schema of what is an acceptable masculine response rather than what is objectively the best response. As a result, men often feel limited to a certain range of "approved" responses and coping strategies. Energy Disputing Global Warming Anton Horvath and Boris Molnar (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-235-9. $79.00. 253 pp. Case. Global Warming - just that term evokes many people to nod their heads and fret about an impending climate disaster. In this book, the authors address some of the recent media coverage of global warming and Hollywood’s involvement in the issue. Recently, advocates of alarmism have grown increasingly desperate to try to convince the public that global warming is the greatest moral issue of our generation.

Energy Biomass Gasification: Chemistry, Processes and Applications Series: Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies Jean-Pierre Badeau & Albrecht Levi (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-461-2. $129.00. 488 pp. Case. Biomass gasification means incomplete combustion of biomass resulting in the production of combustible gases consisting of carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane. Amongst the renewable energies, the biomass is the most important energy source. Three types of biomass are available, one generated during the processing of wood in timber mills, another is energy plantation and third bio-residues generated during the processing of agricultural produce. Energy Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Fusion and Fusion Engineering A. Aasen and P. Olsson 2009. 978-1-60692-508-9. $129.00. 498 pp. Case. Nuclear reactors play a key role in 21st Century energy production. This new book provides critical research in both fission and fusion energy production as well as the technology of the reactors. The role of nuclear data in Accelerator Driven Systems in order to reduce the cost for reaching a certain level of safety is presented and a detailed discussion of turbulent mixing and void drift that includes state-of-the-art models is given. Energy Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells and Electrocatalysts Richard Esposito and Antonio Conti 2009. 978-1-60692-773-1. $129.00. 473 pp. Case. This book describes the converters’ basic operating principles and analyzes performance for low-voltage, high-power fuel cell applications. Full three-dimensional, multi-phase, non-isothermal computational fluid dynamics models of planar and novel tubular-shaped air-breathing proton exchange membrane fuel cell are also presented in detail. Research and review of electrocatalysts such as platinum are presented as well. Energy Pyrolysis: Types, Processes, and Industrial Sources and Products Walker S. Donahue & Jack C. Brandt (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-669-2. $145.00. 564 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 46This book will survey the use of the pyrolysis in these fields and will also examine current research done in the nanoscience field. Energy GPS-based Optimal FIR Filtering of Clock Models Series: Electrical Engineering Developments Yuriy Shmaliy (Guanajuato University, FIMEE, Mexico) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-835-1. $89.00. 210 pp. Case. This book addresses novel results in the field of optimal finite impulse response (FIR) estimation and steering of the local clock time errors using the Global Positioning System (GPS) timing signals. The studies are motivated by permanently increased demands for accuracy of the local timescales in different areas of applications of wire and wireless digital systems. Energy Bioethanol: Production, Benefits and Economics Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology Jason B. Erbaum (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-697-5. $135.00. 211 pp. Case. The principle fuel used as a petrol substitute for road transport vehicles is bioethanol. Bioethanol fuel is mainly produced by the sugar fermentation process, although it can also be manufactured by the chemical process of reacting ethylene with steam. The main sources of sugar required to produce ethanol come from fuel or energy crops. These crops are grown specifically for energy use and include corn, maize and wheat crops, waste straw, willow and popular trees, sawdust, reed canary grass, cord grasses, jerusalem artichoke, myscanthus and sorghum plants. Energy Renewable Energies: Feasibility, Time and Cost Options Series: Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies John O'M. Bockris (Gainesville, FL) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60876-006-0. $39.00. 93 pp. Soft. Inside a decade, the availability of our conventional fuels will be doubtful. It is already late, then, to consider what sources we should develop. The principal requirement in addition to sufficient availability, at an acceptable cost, is that use of New Energy no longer involving injection of pollutants, in particular CO2 into the atmosphere.

Energy Energy Costs, International Developments and New Directions Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology Leszek Kowalczyk & Jakub Piotrowski (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-700-2. $129.00. 238 pp. Case. Energy is an essential factor in development, since it stimulates, and supports economic growth, and development. Any form of energy can be transformed into another form, but the total energy always remains the same. Several different kinds of energy exist to explain all known natural phenomena.

Energy Syngas: Production Methods, Post Treatment and Economics Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Adorjan Kurucz & Izsak Bencik (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-841-2. $129.00. 470 pp. Case. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field covering topics such as syngas production from biomass generated gases, recent developments of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts, syngas cleaning technologies, and new syngas utilizations at different stages of deployment.

Energy Mechanical Vibrations of Discontinuous Systems J. C. Jauregui-Correa & O. M. Gonzalez Brambila (Circuito Aguascalientes, Mexico) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60876-126-5. $89.00. 151 pp. Case. The scope of it is the identification of discontinuities in the stiffness properties of mechanical systems, and how these discontinuities affect its behavior. The authors seek to find, with a practical perspective, those parameters that cause nonlinearities, or modify the stiffness properties. Energy Introduction to Power Generation Technologies Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology A. Poullikkas (Electricity Authority/Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60876-472-3. $69.00. 196 pp. Case. This new book provides an insight to the wide range of electricity generating technologies

available today or under development. Also, provides an overview of the energy storage technologies which are expected to play an important role in the future sustainable energy systems. The technologies are presented in an easily digestible form. Energy Radial-Bias-Combustion and Central-Fuel-Rich Swirl Pulverized Coal Burners for Wall-Fired Boilers Zhengqi Li (Sch./Energy Sci.&Engin. Harbin Inst./Tech.Harbin China) 2009. 978-1-60876-455-6. $47.00. 165 pp. Case. Different types of swirl coal burners are presented, along with developments in radial-biased combustion and centrally-fuel-rich swirl coal combustion technology. In air and in air/particle test facilities, a single-sensor hot-film and anemometers have been used to measure air and air/particle flows in the near-burner region of different swirl burners. This new book shows the experimental results and how the two new burners simultaneously have the advantages of high combustion efficiency, flame stability, low NOx emission, and resistance to slagging and high-temperature corrosion. Energy Corn Straw and Biomass Blends: Combustion Characteristics and NO Formation Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology Z. Li (School/Energy Science & Engineering Harbin Inst./Tech., China) (Ed) 2009. 978-1-60876-578-2. $43.00. 117 pp. Case. Current energy consumption of biomass accounts for about 14% of total world energy consumption, second only to coal, oil, and natural gas, and developing countries account for 75% of the biomass utilization. According to the statistics from 1998 to 2003, biomass resources in China were equivalent to 700 million tons of standard coal, of which about half was from straw. Energy Hydrogen Energy: Background, Significance and Future Albert O. Backus (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-733-1. $52.00. 128 pp. Soft. In a world faced with massive and ever-growing energy demands where the environment is an important factor, an array of new technologies and or fuels are becoming a necessity, not a choice. Hydrogen may be one of those

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 47alternatives. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse domestic feedstocks using a variety of process technologies. Hydrogen-containing compounds such as fossil fuels, biomass or even water can be a source of hydrogen. Energy Recent Developments in Solar Energy Research Tom P. Hough (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-631-0. $145.00. 380 pp. Case. Solar energy is derived ultimately from the sun. It can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don’t think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Energy New Developments in Nuclear Fusion Research Y. Nakamura (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-486-6. $145.00. 290 pp. Case. Nuclear fusion is a process in which two nuclei join, forming a larger nucleus and releasing or absorbing energy. With some exceptions, nuclei lighter than iron release energy when they fuse, while heavier nuclei absorb energy; this is because iron has the largest binding energy. Nuclear fusion of light elements is the energy source which causes stars to shine and hydrogen bombs to explode. Nuclear fusion of heavy elements is part of the process that triggers supernovae.Nuclear fusion as an energy source has several advantages: It is vast, new source of energy. Energy Peaking of World Oil Production: Impacts, Mitigation, & Risk Management R. L.Hirsch, R. Bezdak & R. Wendling (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-053-2. $52.00. 121 pp. Soft. The peaking of world oil production presents the U.S. and the world with an unprecedented risk management problem. As peaking is approached, liquid fuel prices and price volatility will increase dramatically, and without timely mitigation, the economic, social, and political costs will be unprecedented. Viable mitigation options exist on both the supply and

demand sides, but to have substantial impact, they must be initiated more than a decade in advance of peaking. Dealing with world oil production peaking will be extremely complex, involve literally trillions of dollars and require many years of intense effort. Energy Trends in Conservation and Recycling of Resources Christian V. Loeffe (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-124-9. $90.00. 339 pp. Case. The preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources and recycling or the processing of used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products must become key parts of the equation for the Earth’s continued sustainable development. At the present time, most developed countries are massively wasteful throughout almost all sectors of the economy ranging from energy use to consumer lifestyles. Energy Frontiers in Energy Research Debra C. Downing (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-297-0. $125.00. 183 pp. Case. Energy fuels modern society, though it is often taken for granted. The issues surrounding energy supply of paramount importance to governments the world over. While calls for “clean” energy technologies are rampant and loud, conventional sources like coal and oil remain the most feasible. However, research continues to plow ahead to find better and more efficient ways to keep the demand for energy met. Nuclear power is a perennially controversial but enticing possibility, although many nations seek to phase-out nuclear power, citing safety and environmental concerns. Energy Leading Edge Research in Solar Energy Patrick N. Rivers (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-336-6. $145.00. 293 pp. Case. Solar energy can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy.

Energy Progress in Biomass and Bioenergy Research Steven F. Warnmer (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-328-1. $145.00. 229 pp. Case. Like coal and petroleum, biomass is a form of stored solar energy. The energy of the sun is "captured" through the process of photosynthesis in growing plants. Like all methods used to generate energy, the combustion of biomass generates pollution as a by-product. One advantage of biofuel in comparison to most other fuel types is that the energy within the biomass can be stored for an indefinite amount of time without any danger. Energy Greenhouse Gases And Their Impact Bernard F. Shulk (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-392-2. $80.00. 190 pp. Case. As the U.S. population increases, the need for energy sources such as electricity, petroleum and industrial processes and the resulting emissions are growing at an alarming rate. Emissions that increase the rate of global warming include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases. This book examines current challenges encountered in attempting to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels as well as developing alternative methods of producing energy. Energy Thin Film Optical Coatings for Effective Solar Energy Utilization K. A. Gesheva (Central Lab. of Solar Energy and New Energy Sources, Bulgarian Acad. of Sciences) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-643-3. $145.00. 307 pp. Case. The specific character of the materials research in the area of thermal solar energy conversion is the necessity of large areas for interception of the solar flux. The interceptive surfaces meeting the solar flux are mainly thin film (for cost effective purposes) coatings and the price of their production should be very low. Besides they must withstand high temperatures reaching in some applications 500 degrees C, and the film should be stable for a long time (15-20 years). Energy Progress in Fuel Cell Research Petr V. Alemo(Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-698-5. $145.00. 441 pp. Case. A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. It produces electricity from external supplies of fuel (on the anode side) and

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 48oxidant (on the cathode side). These react in the presence of an electrolyte. Generally, the reactants flow in and reaction products flow out while the electrolyte remains in the cell. Fuel cells can operate virtually continuously as long as the necessary flows are maintained. Fuel cells differ from batteries in that they consume reactants, which must be replenished, while batteries store electrical energy chemically in a closed system. Additionally, while the electrodes within a battery react and change as a battery is charged or discharged, a fuel cell's electrodes are catalytic and relatively stable. Energy Energy Efficiency, Recovery and Storage Konrad A. Hofman (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-767-8. $145.00. 287 pp. Case. This new volume focuses on important aspects of the energy puzzle including oil shale extraction, conservation, storage of hydrogen energy and energy efficiency as well as energy recovery. Energy New Developments In Glassy Nuclear Wasteforms Michael I. Ojovan (Immobilisation Sci. Lab.,Dept. of EngMaterials, U.of Sheffield, UK)W.E. Lee (Depr. Materials,Imperial Coll.London, UK) 2007. 978-1-60021-783-8. $105.00. 143 pp. Case. Problems related to immobilisation capacity, process efficiency and long-term radionuclide retention are highlighted. Scientific and technical problems in nuclear waste immobilisation are emphasised in particular long-term wasteform stability and durability. Energy Energy Outlook Until 2030 Timothy A. Burlingame 2007. 978-1-60021-957-3. $105.00. 336 pp. Case. This book presents long-term projections of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2030. The projectionsare based on results from EIA’s National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). The report begins with an “Overview”. The next section, “Legislation and Regulations,” discusses evolving legislation and regulatory issues, including recently enacted legislation and regulation, such as the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for lightduty trucks finalized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in March 2006.

Energy Energy Efficiency Research Advances David M. Bergmann (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-880-4. $129.00. 259 pp. Case. Energy efficiency is increased when an energy conversion device, such as a steam turbine, undergoes a technical change that enables it to produce more heat or electricity from the same amount of fuel. The cumulative effect of energy efficiency can be enormous and significant in a country like the United States which uses so much more energy than it produces. This book brings together important research and analyses which put this critical issue in perspective. Energy Electric Power Research Trends Michael C. Schmidt (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-978-8. $129.00. 318 pp. Case. The world is becoming increasingly electrified. For the foreseeable future, coal will continue to be the dominant fuel used for electric power production. The low cost and abundance of coal is one of the primary reasons for this. Electric power transmission, a process in the delivery of electricity to consumers, is the bulk transfer of electrical power. This new book presents leading-edge research on electric power and its generation, transmission and efficiency. Energy Solar Cell Research Progress Joseph A. Carson (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-030-5. $129.00. 341 pp. Case. A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is a device that converts light energy into electrical energy. Sometimes the term solar cell is reserved for devices intended specifically to capture energy from sunlight, while the term photovoltaic cell is used when the light source is unspecified. This new book presents the lastest research in the field from around the globe.

Energy Development in Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries P. G. Balakrishnan and J. Rethinam (Central Electrochemical Res. Institute, India) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-269-9. $45.00. 118 pp. Soft. The VRLAB operates on the principle of “internal oxygen cycle” without resorting to the use of catalytic recombination plugs. A detailed analysis of the failure modes of VRLAB and remedial measures adopted by the industry is critically analyzed. Extensive trials of VRLAB have been carried out to prove the utility of automotive VRLAB in Australia, Italy, Germany and Japan. A new idea of a hybrid

AGM-Gel VRLAB for use in high temperature operation is under investigation and field trial. Energy Distribution Optimizing Plan for Small-Scale Energy Systems S. Obara (Tomakomai Nat'l College of Tech., Tomakomai, Japan) (Ed) 2008. 978-1-60456-254-5. $69.00. 211 pp. Case. Distribution and a network of the small-scale energy systems are investigated as new energy supply methods. If two or more types of small energy equipment are connected to an energy network, it is thought that effective use of exhaust heat, simplification of the transmission network, installation of a backup at the time of a hazard, etc., are possible. This book proposes a new analysis method by installing genetic algorithms into the analysis of the equipment arrangement and the operation plan.

Energy Energy Conversion: New Research Wenzhong Lín 2008. 978-1-60456-263-7. $129.00. 336 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to new research on static and dynamic energy conversion; energy efficiency and management; heat pipes; thermosyphons and capillary pumped loops; thermal management of spacecraft; space and terrestrial power systems; hydrogen production and storage; renewable energy; nuclear power; single and combined cycles; miniaturized energy conversion and power systems; fuel cells and advanced batteries; and water management and desalination. Energy Energy Markets GAO 2008. 978-1-60456-507-2. $69.00. 89 pp. Case. To better understand how changes in domestic and international petroleum products markets have affected prices, this book evaluates trends in the international trade of petroleum products, refining capacity and intensity of refining capacity use internationally and in the United States, international and domestic crude oil and petroleum product inventories, and domestic petroleum supply infrastructure. Energy CFD Modeling and Optimization of Fuel-Cell Systems P. L. Zervas, A. Tatsis, H. Sarimveis, N. C. Markatos (Nat'l Tech. U. /Athens, Sch./Chem. Engin.,Greece),M.K. Koukou (Techn. Educ. Inst. /Chalkida) (Eds)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 492008. 978-1-60456-592-8. $45.00. 104 pp. Soft. Fuel Cells appear currently as being one of the most promising technologies for power generation, due to the combination of benefits they offer. Fuel-cell systems are environmentally benign, highly efficient, flexible, durable and easy to maintain. This book examines the fundamental principles of fuel cells operation and the mathematical formulation of a generic CFD model - including transport and electrochemical phenomena are presented in detail. Energy Fuel Cell Energy Source for Electric Vehicle Applications P. Thounthong (Dept./Teacher Train./Electr.Eng., King Mongkut’s Inst. / Tech. No. Bangkok,Thail., B.Davat (Groupe /Recher./Elect./Electro. /Nancy) 2008. 978-1-60456-593-5. $45.00. 124 pp. Soft. This book presents the utilization of a PEM fuel cell as a main power source in a distributed generation system, particularly for future electric vehicle applications. The fuel cell, known as a high specific energy source at the present time, is one of the well-known alternative sources of electric power generation when given consideration for decreasing oil consumption and hazardous CO2 emissions. Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation F. Sissine (Energy Policy, Resources, Sci., & Industry Div.), L.J. Cunningham, M. Gurevitz (Knowledge Services Group) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-723-6. $45.00. 202 pp. Soft. This book reviews the status of energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation introduced during the 110th Congress. Most action in the second session is focused on the FY2009 budget request, the Farm Bill (H.R. 2419), and the proposed Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (H.R. 5351). It would extend or re-establish several tax incentives that would support renewable electricity production, biofuels production, transportation fficiency and conservation, buildings efficiency, and equipment efficiency. The bill proposes to offset the cost of those incentives primarily by reducing two subsidies for oil and natural gas production. Energy Theoretical Analysis of High Fuel Utilizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Pedro Nehter (Fuel Cells Lab., Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Hamburg Univ. of Applied Sci., Hamburg, Germany) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60692-011-4. $42.00. 62 pp. Soft. The commercialization of fuel cells needs further developments in materials, power density and durability. These key issues are strongly related to the choice of electrochemical, thermodynamic and design parameters. This applies in particular to the sensitivity of the solid oxide fuel cell’s (SOFC’s) power density and durability. Achieving high power density has to be assessed carefully with regard to the cell’s voltage, fuel utilization and efficiency.

Energy CFD Models for Analysis and Design of PEM Fuel Cells Mather A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi (Head of Mech. & Energy Eng Dept., Higher Inst. of Mech. Eng, Yefren, Libya) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-997-1. $79.00. 215 pp. Case. Fuel cells are growing in importance as sources of sustainable energy and will form part of the changing programme of energy resources in the future. The development of physically representative models that allow reliable simulation of the processes under realistic conditions is essential to the development and optimization of fuel cells, the introduction of cheaper materials and fabrication techniques, and the design and development of novel architectures. This book is a practical summary of how to create CFD models, how to manipulate them and how to interpret results. Energy Vehicle Fuel Economy GAO (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60692-057-2. $45.00. 82 pp. Soft. Concerns over national security, environmental stresses, and high fuel prices have raised interest in reducing oil consumption. Through the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires cars and light trucks to meet certain fuel economy standards. This book discusses how CAFE standards are designed to reduce fuel consumption, strengths and weaknesses of the CAFE program and NHTSA’s capabilities, and market-based policies that could complement or replace CAFE.This is an excerpted and edited version. Energy Inherently-Sustainable Technology Developments

A. B. Chhetri and M. Rafiqul Islam (Dalhousie University, Canada) Editors 2008. 978-1-60456-180-7. $89.00. 468 pp. Case. This book presents the latest research findings in modern technological developments based on synthetic chemicals that are highly toxic to the human environment. Unlike the majority of books on appropriate technology, this book does not stop at questioning fundamnetal issues of current technological development modus operandi. Instead, it offers simple and practical solutions identifying the roots of problems currently being faced by the society. Energy Geothermal Energy Research Trends Herman I. Ueckermann (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-683-1. $145.00. 221 pp. Case. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy derived from heat deep in the earth’s crust. Enormous amounts of thermal energy are continuously generated by the decay of radioactive isotopes of underground rocks and stored in our globe's interior. This heat is as inexhaustible and renewable as solar energy. This heat is brought to the near-surface by thermal conduction and by intrusion into the earth's crust of molten magma originating from great depth. This new book presents leading-edge research in a field destined for increased attention throughout the world. Energy Electric Power: Generation, Transmission and Efficiency Clement M. Lefebvre (Editior) 2008. 978-1-60021-979-5. $150.00. 256 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research on electric power and its generation, transmission and efficiency. The world is becoming increasingly electrified. For the foreseeable future, coal will continue to be the dominant fuel used for electric power production. The low cost and abundance of coal is one of the primary reasons for this. Electric power transmission, a process in the delivery of electricity to consumers, is the bulk transfer of electrical power. Energy Leading-Edge Electric Power Research Cian M. O'Sullivan (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-981-8. $150.00. 353 pp. Case. This book presents new and significant research on electric power. The world is becoming increasingly electrified. For the foreseeable future, coal will continue to be the dominant

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 50fuel used for electric power production. The low cost and abundance of coal is one of the primary reasons for this. Electric power transmission, a process in the delivery of electricity to consumers, is the bulk transfer of electrical power. Energy Petroleum Science Research Progress Korin L. Montclaire (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-012-1. $150.00. 447 pp. Case. This new and important book focuses on recent research from around the world on petroleum science including the origin and accumulation of petroleum (natural gas); petroleum (natural gas) geochemistry; reservoir engineering; rock mechanics/petrophysics; well logging, testing and evaluation; mathematical modelling; enhanced oil and gas recovery; petroleum (natural gas) geology; compaction/diagenesis; petroleum (natural gas) economics; and others. Energy Present Trends in Fuel Cell Technology Development N. Rajalakshmi and K. S. Dhathathreyan (Centre for Fuel Cell Tech., ARC-Int'l, Chennai, India) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-211-8. $75.00. 149 pp. Case. In this book the authors assess the technology for fuel cells in terms of processes and basic science, materials, applications and infrastructure. Each section is devoted to a particular type of fuel cell technology covering all the aspects of processes, materials, application, technology, challenges and present trends. Energy New Research on Energy Economics Paul G. Caldwell and Earl V. Taylor (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-354-2. $150.00. 245 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research from around the globe in the field of energy economics which is a subfield of economics that focuses on energy relationships as the foundation of all other relationships. It is a subfield of ecological economics in that it assumes that food chains in ecology are directly analogous to energy supply chains in human industries. Coverage includes issues related to optimal production and consumption affecting energy, minerals, land, air and water, and includes analysis of firm and industry behavior, environmental issues and public policies.

Energy Nuclear Energy Research Progress Veda B. Durelle (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-365-8. $150.00. 316 pp. Case. One of the major requirements for sustaining human progress is an adequate source of energy. The current largest sources of energy are the combustion of coal, oil and natural gas. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. Energy Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power M. B. Dunham Nikitin, J. M. Parillo and S. Squassoni (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-563-8. $45.00. 85 pp. Soft. After several decades of decline and disfavor, nuclear power is attracting renewed interest. New permit applications for 30 reactors have been filed in the United States, and another 150 are planned or proposed globally, with about a dozen more already under construction. Moreover, the U.S. Department of Energy proposes to spend billions of dollars to develop the next generation of nuclear power technology. Energy Molecular and Nanoscale Systems for Energy Conversion S. D. Varfolomeev, L. Krylova and G. E. Zaikov (N.M. Emanuel Inst. of Bioch. Phy., Russ. Acad.of Sciences, Moscow, Russia) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-682-6. $99.00. 202 pp. Case. This volume is the proceedings of the International conference “Molecular and Nanoscale Systems for Energy Conversion”. Energy Solar Energy: Research, Technology and Applications William L. Olofsson and Viktor I. Bengtsson (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-739-7. $150.00. 512 pp. Case. Solar energy can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy. new book presents the latest research in the field. Energy Total Heat Recovery: Heat and Moisture Recovery from Ventilation Air

Li-Zhi Zhang (South China Univ. of Technology, Guangzhou, China) 2008. 978-1-60692-359-7. $43.00. 326 pp. Soft. Energy has been described as “that which makes things go.” Air conditioning accounts for 1/3 of the total energy use in society. Further, ventilation air accounts for 20-40% of the cooling load for HVAC (Heating, ventilating, and Air conditioning) industry. The ratio can be even higher in hot and humid regions where latent load from fresh air is as heavy as 50% of the cooling load. In this book, the systems and performances used for total heat recovery are introduced. The book provides crucial insight and design guidelines for the total heat recovery focused air conditioning industry. Energy Hydrocarbon Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cell Applications Jinli Qiao and Tatsuhiro Okada (National institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ibaraki , Japan) 2008. 978-1-60456-846-2. $35.00. 81 pp. Soft. Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), employing liquid methanol as a fuel, offer an attractive option in portable devices due to their simplicity in the system structure (easy storage and supply), no need for fuel reforming or humidification. For obtaining a higher power density, the membranes that show high proton conductivity, and at the same time, low methanol permeability are strongly desired. However, there is achieved only a little progress because of trade-off relations between these parameters. Energy Arctic Natural Resources Series: Arctic Region and Antarctica Issues and Research Brian D. Raney (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-131-9. $43.00. 110 pp. Soft. A major part of the energy debate is whether to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in northeastern Alaska, and if so, under what conditions, or whether to continue to prohibit development to protect the area's biological resources. ANWR is rich in fauna, flora and commercial oil potential. Its development has been debated for over 40 years, but increasing gasoline and natural gas prices, terrorist attacks and infrastructure damage from hurricanes have intensified the debate. Current law forbids energy leasing in ANWR. This book provides a summary of legislative attempts to address the issues of energy development and preservation in the Refuge.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 51Energy Biological Barriers to Cellulosic Ethanol Series: Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies Ernest V. Burkheisser (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-203-3. $37.00. 263 pp. Soft. The purpose of this book is to define barriers and challenges to a rapid expansion of cellulosic-ethanol production and determine ways to speed solutions through concerted application of modern biology tools as part of a joint research agenda. Although the focus was ethanol, the science applies to additional fuels that include biodiesel and other bioproducts or coproducts having critical roles in any deployment scheme. Energy Energy Research Developments: Tidal Energy, Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy K. F. Johnson & T. R. Veliotti (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-680-2. $98.00. 294 pp. Case. Energy fuels modern society, though it is often taken for granted. The issues surrounding energy supply are of paramount importance to governments the world over. While calls for “clean” energy technologies are rampant and loud, conventional sources like coal and oil remain the most feasible. However, research continues to plow ahead to find better and more efficient ways to keep the demand for energy met. The energy industry and production major economic components in any country, so all energy and electricity issues hold sway over us all. This new book presents leading research on energy from around the world with an emphasis on tidal energy, energy efficiciency and solar energy. Energy Worldwide Biomass Potential: Technology Characterizations R. L. Bain (Author) 2010. 978-1-60741-267-0. $79.00. 167 pp. Case. A joint EERE-PI project was completed to estimate the worldwide potential to produce and transport ethanol and other biofuels, with an emphasis on the 5 year and 10 year potential for biofuels supply to the United States. The range of countries and/or regions identified in the joint EERE-PI project includes Brazil, the Caribbean Basin, Central America, Mexico, Europe, China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Energy Solar America: How, What and When?

Series: Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies Nash M. Perales (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-333-2. $79.00. 305 pp. Case. This book is an overview of the Solar Energy Technologies Program in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy is committed to "discovering the solutions to power and secure America's future, which include clean energy technologies that not only enhance energy independence but also can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air pollutants. Energy Air Conditioning Systems: Performance, Environment and Energy Factors Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology Tobias Hästesko & Otto Kiljunen (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-555-8. $129.00. 411 pp. Case. Air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. This requires systems for heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC). This book discusses the application and performance on thermal comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency of a variety of room air distribution modes. Efficient energy performance of HVAC systems due to active and passive control of energy consumption are also addressed. Energy Handbook of Exergy, Hydrogen Energy and Hydropower Research Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology Gaston Pélissier & Arthur Calvet (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-715-6. $195.00. 501 pp. Case. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of exergy, hydrogen energy and hydropower. Some topics discussed are the sustainability assessment of hydroelectricity, using exergy to allocate carbon dioxide and other emissions for cogeneration systems, ultra-pure hydrogen production in membrane reactors and exergetic evaluation of thermochemical biomass conversion processes. Energy Wind Turbines: Types, Economics and Development Series: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology

Gerard Martin & Jeremie Roux (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-849-8. $129.00. 336 pp. Case. Worldwide interest in renewable energy systems such as wind turbines has increased dramatically, due to environmental concerns like climate change and other factors. The required guidelines to make wind farms environmentally friendly are addressed, as well as the impact that wind turbines may have on benthic biomass and diversity. Ideas about future developments of wind turbines are also reviewed in this book. Energy Computational Techniques: The Multiphase CFD Approach to Fluidization and Green Energy Technologies (includes CD-ROM) D. Gidaspow (Ilinois Inst./Tech.,Chicago,IL);V. Jiradilok (GreatPoint Energy,IL Inst./Tech.,Chicago,IL)(Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-024-4. $145.00. 655 pp. Case. This text has been used in the form of class notes taught to graduate and senior undergraduate students in chemical and mechanical engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology for the last three decades. In this book the authors illustrate how their code as well as the commercial codes can be used for the design of green energy technology processes. Energy CFD Modeling and Analysis of Different Novel Designs of Air-Breathing Pem Fuel Cells Maher A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdad 2010. 978-1-60876-489-1. $43.00. 251 pp. Soft. Fuel cell system is an advanced power system for the future that is sustainable, clean and environmental friendly. Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen directly into electrical energy. Fuel cells are growing in importance as sources of sustainable energy and will doubtless form part of the changing program of energy resources in the future. Small fuel cells have provided significant advantages in portable electronic applications over conventional battery systems. Energy A Sociological Look at Biofuels: Understanding the Past/Prospects for the Future

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 52Michael S. Carolan (Colorado State University) 2010. 978-1-60876-708-3. $43.00. 103 pp. Soft. This book concentrates on biofuels and specifically on ethanol within the United States (US), though in the concluding chapter the author expands the discussion to include other agro-based fuels. The focus reflects current production realties. Energy Bio Resource-Based Energy for Sustainable Societies K. A. Vogt, D. J. Vogt, M. Shelton, R. Cawston, L. Nackley, et al. 2010. 978-1-60876-803-5. $43.00. 94 pp. Soft. Evaluating what types of energy are sustainable is not a simple task. The entire life cycle of each energy source must be considered before it can be classified as sustainable. Within each life cycle there exist multiple indicators that should be included. Each of these indicators may impact or modify some phase of an energy source’s life cycle that effects whether it is truly sustainable. An approach for analyzing current energy technologies and their appropriateness to be considered sustainable is the focus this book. Energy Direct Methanol Fuel Cells A. S. Arico, V. Baglio ,V. Antonucci (CNR-ITAE Institute, Messina, Italy) 2010. 978-1-60876-865-3. $43.00. 191 pp. Soft. This book deals with an analysis of materials issues, status of technologies and potential applications of direct methanol fuel cells. The principle of operation of direct methanol fuel cells and the status of knowledge in the basic research areas are presented. The technology of direct methanol fuel cells is discussed in this book with particular regard to fabrication methodologies for the manufacturing of catalysts, electrolytes membrane-electrode assemblies, stack hardware and system design. Energy Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment K. J. Reddy (School of Energy Resources, Department of Renewable Resources, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY) 2010. 978-1-61668-036-7. $145.00. 533 pp. Case. Energy and environment are interconnected and an integral part of human society. The need for exploring energy resources (coal, oil, natural gas, coalbed methane, uranium, oil shale, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal) to meet skyrocketing energy demands while protecting

the environment (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) has become obvious in recent years. As society relies more heavily on difficult to extract and non-traditional energy resources, it is often more challenging to ensure a low impact on the environment. This book offers a review of global energy supplies. Energy Ejectors and their Usefulness in the Energy Savings L. Boumaraf (F.of Eng. Scien., U. of Annaba, Algeria) A. Lallemand and P. Haberschill (Ther. C. of Lyon, N. I.for Applied Scien.,France) 2010. 978-1-61668-210-1. $43.00. 114 pp. Soft. The object of this book is to introduce the subject of ejector in refrigerating plants in view of energy savings. A first part concerns the use of an ejector in a heat-operated system for the production of cold (refrigeration or air conditioning). A second part consists of an original simulation program of a transcritical CO2 refrigeration system using an ejector as an expansion device in order to improve the COP of the basic transcritical CO2 system by reducing the isenthalpic expansion losses.

Engineering Engineering Nature Science and Sustainable Technology Compendium. Volume 1 M. R. Islam (Dalhousie University, Canada) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-541-6. $95.00. 744 pp. Case. This book focuses on technological solutions that promise sustainability in the long term including thermodynamic reversibility, negative entropy, direct applications of solar and wind energy, direct-use fuel cell, and other approaches whose essence is profoundly innovative: economically attractive, environmentally appealing and socially responsible. Engineering Spintronics: Materials, Applications and Devices Giulia C. Lombardi and Ginevra E. Bianchi (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-734-2. $129.00. 261 pp. Case. “Spintronics” is based on the control and manipulation of electron spin instead of, or in addition to, its charge, leading to novel

electronic devices (spintronic devices) such as spin field effect transistors (SFETs), spin storage/ memory devices or spin quantum computers, which hold the promise of reduced power consumption, faster operation and smaller size. This new book provides leading-edge research from around the globe on the materials, applications and devices associated with spintronics. Engineering Natural Resources: Management, Economic Development & Protection Jeanette B. Pauling (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-982-7. $89.00. 333 pp. Case. In recent years, the depletion of natural capital and attempts to move to sustainable development have been a major focus of development agencies. This is of particular concern in rainforest regions, which hold most of the Earth's natural biodiversity - irreplaceable genetic natural capital. Conservation of natural resources is the major focus of natural capitalism, environmentalism, the ecology movement, and Green Parties. Some view this depletion as a major source of social unrest and conflicts in developing nations. Engineering Software Engineering and Development Enrique A. Belini (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-146-3. $129.00. 245 pp. Case. This book presents a pragmatic way for designing and using domain-specific languages. Other chapters in this book examine the development of numerical methodologies for inverse determination of material constitutive model parameters, discuss some of the reasons for the irrelevancy of software engineering to the robotic community, review the evolution of robotic software over time, and others. Engineering Antennas: Parameters, Models and Applications Albert I. Ferrero (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-463-1. $139.00. 344 pp. Case. Physically, an antenna is an arrangement of conductors that generate a radiating electromagnetic field in response to an applied alternating voltage and the associated alternating electric current, or can be placed in an electromagnetic field so that the field will induce an alternating current in the antenna and a voltage between its terminals. Some antenna devices (parabolic antenna, Horn Antenna) just adapt the free space to another type of antenna.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 53This important book presents new research in this dynamic field. Engineering Reliability Engineering Advances Gregory I. Hayworth (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-329-0. $129.00. 455 pp. Case. The function of reliability engineering is to develop the reliability requirements for the product, establish an adequate reliability program, and perform appropriate analyses and tasks to ensure the product will meet its requirements. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Engineering Mechanical Vibrations: Measurement, Effects and Control Robert C. Sapri (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-036-7. $98.00. 1055 pp. Case. Vibration refers to mechanical oscillations about an equilibrium point. The oscillations may be periodic such as the motion of a pendulum or random such as the movement of a tire on a gravel road. Engineering Gangs: Violence, Crime and Antigang Initiatives Jay T. Soordhas (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-286-6. $43.00. 165 pp. Soft. The experience of those years continues to mark both patterns of gang activity and public policy responses toward them. This book provides background information on the issue of youth gangs, including data on gangs and gang crime. It reviews existing anti-gang initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels, and describes some of the legislation proposed to address the gang problem, as well as some of the issues raised by those bills. Engineering Microcirculation: Function, Malfunction and Measurement Ralph Thompson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-721-2. $129.00. 220 pp. Case. This book explores the role that the cerebral microcirculation is known to play in response to inflammatory processes, and reports current research findings that support the view that mechanisms of neuroimmunity may play a more central role in repair and maintenance of normal brain function than previously thought. The influence of the brain microcirculation on the development of the pathological changes in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is also discussed.

Engineering Buffer States: Power Policies, Foreign Policies and Concepts T. Turmanidze (Dept./Info. & Analysis, Ministry/Internal Affairs/Georgia) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-901-8. $69.00. 93 pp. Case. The purpose of this book is to explore the notion of buffer states and determine the characteristics of their foreign policy. The idea of writing such a book would less likely be born in the mind of a citizen of a big/powerful country, whereas this kind of study is in the natural scholarly interest of a person living in a small/weak state. Engineering Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)[PVA]-Based Polymer Membranes Silvia Patachia, Artur J. M. Valente, Adina Papanceaa and Victor M. M. Lobo (University of Brasov et. al) Editors 2009. 978-1-60692-384-9. $43.00. 104 pp. Soft. The purpose of this book is to explore the notion of buffer states and determine the characteristics of their foreign policy. The idea of writing such a book would less likely be born in the mind of a citizen of a big/powerful country, whereas this kind of study is in the natural scholarly interest of a person living in a small/weak state. Engineering Cardiac Wellness: How to Sustain the Lifestyle Changes you Need for a Healthy Heart L. A. Decker (Cntr ./Cardiac Wellness; Penn. Psych.Association ; New Jersey Psychological Association) 2009. 978-1-60741-167-3. $19.95. 150 pp. Soft. You will learn about obstacles that keep you running in circles and how to circumvent them. Armed with this powerful information, you are in position to follow the nine steps to a healthy heart. These are the steps Dr. Decker and his heart patients took to sustain a heart healthy lifestyle and lower their risk for cardiac events. Engineering OPEC, Oil Prices and LNG Edward R. Pitt and Christopher N. Leung (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-897-4. $129.00. 502 pp. Case. This book presents a generalization of cartel models by incorporating both world demand and supply conditions into OPEC pricing. Furthermore, potential effects of an ad valorem tariff, non-cartel output, and alternative fuels on

OPEC'S behavior are investigated. Output growth and oil consumption in China are also explored. Engineering Chemical Safety Board Series: Safety and Risk in Society Robert W. Talford (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-586-7. $43.00. 83 pp. Case. The principal role of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is to investigate accidental releases of regulated or extremely hazardous substances to determine the conditions and circumstances that led to the accident and to identify the cause or causes so that similar accidents might be prevented.1 Accidental releases of these toxic and hazardous chemicals occur frequently and often have serious consequences. Engineering Integrated Circuits, Photodiodes and Organic Field Effect Transistors Robert McIntire & Pierre Donnell (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-660-4. $129.00. 456 pp. Case. This book begins with metamaterials technology, a novel approach for the design of radiofrequency and microwave components and circuits. Since reliability is a key success factor to engineering products today, the different misconceptions in the common reliability practices of integrated circuits manufacturers are presented. Engineering Focus on Climate Change and Health Viroj Wiwanitkit (Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok, Thailand) 2009. 978-1-60741-247-2. $43.00. 96 pp. Soft. Climate change and health is a hot issue and the global warming is widely discussed. The effects on health should be mentioned more than they are generally. In this book, the author discusses climate change and health covering the basic principals in geographical pathology. Examples and models on important diseases are given in the chapters of this book. Engineering Optical Solitons in Nonlinear Micro Ring Resonators: Unexpected Results and Applications N. Pornsuwancharoen(Rajamangala U./Tech. Isan, TH), J. Ali (U./ Tech., MY), P. Yupapin (King Mongkut’s Inst./ Tech. Ladkrabang, TH)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 542009. 978-1-60741-342-4. $89.00. 140 pp. Case. Nonlinear behaviors of light have been recognized as the penalty in the subject of optical science and technology. However, the authors have shown the interesting results that the nonlinear property of light pulse, especially, an optical soliton, can be probed into the specific device or system to be beneficial in various cases; for instance, a soliton pulse within a nano-waveguide can form many unexpected applications. Firstly, the basic property of a soliton is analyzed and described. Engineering A Dynamic Theory of Communication Orlando Gomes (Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-341-7. $79.00. 174 pp. Case. In this book, communication is worked on the basis of mathematical models that deal with relations between variables of the communicational process. Centering the attention on the notion of dynamic process, techniques of intertemporal analysis and optimal control are considered with the goal of highlighting and reinforcing some of the main ideas that the communication theory has produced and explored in the last few decades. Engineering Advanced Galileo and GPS Receiver Techniques: Enhanced Sensitivity and Improved Accuracy Andreas Schmid (Infineon Technologies AG, Germany) 2009. 978-1-60741-346-2. $79.00. 247 pp. Case. This book introduces new ranging techniques that have been shown to improve the reception sensitivity and positioning accuracy of GPS and Galileo receivers. These can be implemented with low complexity and in addition to existing methods. The sensitivity enhancements are based on differential correlation techniques that utilize the statistical properties of Galileo/GPS signals and also permit the estimation of important signal parameters with low complexity. Engineering HUD Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities Ervin C. Felker (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-113-0. $43.00. 92 pp. Soft. This book explores the ability of persons with disabilities to live independently in affordable, accessible housing. This became a prominent issue starting in 1999 as the result of a Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v. L.C., in which the court held that institutionalization of persons

with mental disabilities in lieu of community-based care may constitute discrimination. Engineering Multinational Companies: Outsourcing, Conduct, and Taxes Loran K. Cornejo (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-260-1. $69.00. 165 pp. Case. The results indicate that U.S. firms tend to employ a sequential, or hierarchical, decision-making process in which a host country is first chosen based on one set of attributes and then a region within that country is chosen, based on another set of attributes. The relevant location attributes discussed in this book include industrial agglomeration and labor market conditions. Engineering Medicare Payment Policies to Physicians Katherine V. Bergen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-131-4. $69.00. 164 pp. Case. However, that pressure puts other national priorities, such as homeland security and education, at risk. This book examines the Medicare law that specifies a formula for calculating the annual update in payments for physicians’ services. The concern of many members regarding the impact of potential payment reductions on patients’ access to services is looked at as well. Engineering Progress in Management Engineering Lucas P. Gragg and Jan M. Cassell (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-310-3. $89.00. 334 pp. Case. Management engineering is a new field, which is quickly becoming a specific branch of engineering that takes a comprehensive approach to management. The underlying assumption is that the organization can be modeled as an interacting system, with cause-and-effect chains, feedback loops and other structures that behave like those in other systems. Management engineering tools are used to make the system visible so that managers can understand it and guide it better. This book presents current research in this new field. Engineering Yacht Modelling and Adaptive Control C. Xiao, Sing Kiong Nguang (Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, The Univ. of Auckland, New Zealand)

2009. 978-1-60741-430-8. $69.00. 167 pp. Case. Marine vessels, including wind-powered yachts, are continually required to be able to operate with properties of being more reliable, comfortable and economical. Recently, the global economic integration has intensified worldwide competition and increased the demand for sea freights. This demand has stimulated the development of marine vessels which are larger, faster and safer. The crisis of non-renewable energy and its steady increase in price leads to higher requirements of energy efficiency by marine vessels. Engineering File Sharing Applications Engineering Series: Computer Networks Luca Caviglione (CNR-ISSIA, Genova Branch, Genova, Italy) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-594-7. $89.00. 169 pp. Case. The book offers a self-contained discussion about file-sharing systems from an engineer's point of view. Its main scope is to rationalize the engineering process at the basis of peer-to-peer (p2p) file-sharing systems. The work analyzes the architectural blueprints, the design choices, the internals, the core algorithms, their interaction with the underlying network infrastructure and some of the major findings of the scientific community. Engineering Focus on Cognitive Radio Technology Hector C. Weinstock (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-215-4. $52.00. 103 pp. Soft. Cognitive Radio (CR technology) has the potential to provide more innovative, flexible, and comprehensive use of the radio frequency spectrum, while at the same time minimizing the risk of interference to other spectrum users. CRs can be developed that have the technical capability to adapt their use of the spectrum in response to information external to the radio. As a result of this technical and operational flexibility, CR technologies may also make it possible to use spectrum that may be available in a particular geographic location or during a particular period of time and would otherwise go unused. Engineering Systems Engineering using Particle Swarm Optimisation Nadia Nedjah & Luiza de Macedo Mourelle (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-119-5. $105.00. 153 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 55Swarm intelligence is an innovative computational way to solve hard problems. This discipline is inspired by the behavior of social insect (e.g. ants, termites, bees and wasps) colonies as well as fish schools and bird flocks. The content of this book is divided into two main parts: ant colony optimization and particle swarm optimization. The former describes systems that have been engineered using ant colony optimization and the latter presents systems that were designed based on particle swarm optimization. Engineering Trends in Biomaterials Research Patrick J. Pannone (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-361-8. $145.00. 254 pp. Case. Biomaterials serve as synthetic or natural materials used to replace parts of living systems or to enhance contact with living tissue. Biomaterials are intended to interface with biological systems to evaluate, treat, augment or replace any tissue, organ or function of the body. A biomaterial is different from a biological material such as bone that is produced by a biological system. Artificial hips, vascular stents, artificial peacemakers, and catheters are all made from different biomaterials and comprise different medical devices. Engineering Ocean Engineering Research Advances Alan I. Prescott (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-777-7. $129.00. 346 pp. Case. Ocean engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the design, analysis and operation planning of systems that operate in an oceanic environment. The ocean environment presents a vast quantity of renewable sources of energy in the form of winds, waves, tides, currents and the density and thermal gradients between ocean water layers. This book presents leading-edge research in ocean engineering. Engineering Techniques of Scientific Computing for the Energy and Environment F. Magoules and R. Benelmir (Univ. Henri Poincare) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60021-921-4. $87.00. 111 pp. Case. Research and development in scientific computing and computational science has considerably increased the power of numerical simulation. Engineers and researchers are now able to solve large and complex problems which were impossible to solve in the past. This new book presents some techniques, methods and algorithms for solving engineering problems arising in energy and environment applications.

Engineering Focus on Food Engineering, Research and Developments Vivian N. Pletney (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-898-9. $150.00. 561 pp. Case. Food engineering refers to the engineering aspects of food production and processing. Food engineering includes, but is not limited to, the application of agricultural engineering and chemical engineering principles to food materials. Genetic engineering of plants and animals is not normally the work of a food engineer. Food engineering is a very wide field of activities. This book deals with new and important food engineering research trends. Engineering Food Engineering Research Developments Terrance P. Klening (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-906-1. $150.00. 354 pp. Case. Food engineering refers to the engineering aspects of food production and processing. Food engineering includes, but is not limited to, the application of agricultural engineering and chemical engineering principles to food materials. Genetic engineering of plants and animals is not normally the work of a food engineer. Food engineering is a very wide field of activities. This new book deals with food engineering research from around the globe. Engineering New Food Engineering Research Trends Alan P. Urwaye (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-897-2. $150.00. 296 pp. Case. This new book presents new research in the growing field of food engineering which refers to the engineering aspects of food production and processing. Food engineering includes, but is not limited to, the application of agricultural engineering and chemical engineering principles to food materials. Genetic engineering of plants and animals is not normally the work of a food engineer. Food engineering is a very wide field of activities. Engineering Progress in Food Engineering Research and Development Jerrod M. Cantor (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-905-4. $150.00. 306 pp. Case. This book presents new and significant research in the growing field of food engineering which refers to the engineering aspects of food production and processing. Food engineering includes, but is not limited to, the application of

agricultural engineering and chemical engineering principles to food materials. Genetic engineering of plants and animals is not normally the work of a food engineer. Food engineering is a very wide field of activities. Engineering Hydraulic Engineering: Structural Applications, Numerical Modeling and Environmental Impacts Gerhard Hirsch and Bernd Kappel (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-825-7. $129.00. 387 pp. Case. This book examines the computational simulation of static and dynamic responses of hydraulic structures, which are constructed on infinite foundations. Moreover, the analysis and design problem of water distribution networks has been and will continue to be a main subject of hydraulic engineering. This book presents a design procedure improved by using power law friction factor, which provides accurate solutions for three types of pipe design problems with considering effect of local losses. Engineering Computational Methods in Applied Science and Engineering Series: Engineering Tools, Techniques and Tables A. K. Haghi (Communications Dept., Univ./Ottawa, Canada) 2010. 978-1-60876-052-7. $195.00. 474 pp. Case. Computational and applied methods in science and engineering is an emerging and promising discipline in shaping future research and development activities in both academia and industry, in fields ranging from engineering, science, finance, and economics, to arts and humanities. New challenges arise in the modeling of complex systems, sophisticated algorithms, advanced scientific and engineering computing and associated (multidisciplinary) problem-solving environments. Because the solution of large and complex problems must cope with tight timing schedules, powerful algorithms and computational techniques are inevitable. This book covers new research activities and development in the field of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Engineering Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Research Series: Materials and Manufacturing Technology J. Paulo Davim (Univ. of Aveiro, Portugal) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-214-9. $89.00. 192 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 56Artificial intelligence is a subfield of computer science concerned with understanding the nature of intelligence and constructing computer systems capable of intelligent action. Artificial intelligence can be applied to all systems and manufacturing processes.This book aims to provide the research and review studies on artificial intelligence in manufacturing. The present research book can be used as a text book for final undergraduate engineering course (for example, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, etc) or as a subject on artificial intelligence in manufacturing at the postgraduate level. Also, this book can serve as a useful reference for academics, manufacturing and computational sciences researchers, mechanical, systems and manufacturing engineers, professional in related industries with artificial intelligence and manufacturing.

Enviroment Enviroment The Ribonucleotide Reductase Family: Genetics and Genomics Eduard Torrents, Margareta Sahlin and Britt-Marie Sjöberg(Stockholm University et. al) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-419-8. $37.00. 107 pp. Soft. The authors describe a comprehensive summary of how the expression of RNR genes is regulated in several eubacterial organisms and in yeast. Due to RNR’s importance for the realization of DNA replication, it has been recognized as a possible target for antiproliferative therapy. The authors present a comprehensive summary of RNR-specific inhibitors that have reached clinical trials and/or are currently used in clinical therapy. Environment Rare Earths: Research and Applications Keith N. Delfrey (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-218-7. $129.00. 439 pp. Case. Rare earth elements and rare earth metals are a collection of sixteen chemical elements in the periodic table, namely scandium, yttrium, and fourteen of the fifteen lanthanoids (excluding promethium), which naturally occur on the Earth. The principal economic sources of rare earth elements are the rare-earth minerals bastnasite, monazite, and loparite and the lateritic ion-adsorption clays. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the world. Environment Solid State Electronics Research Advances Sergo B. Kobadze (Editor)

2009. 978-1-60021-851-4. $129.00. 393 pp. Case. Solid state electronics includes applications of solid-state physics and technology to electronics, including theory and design, measurement techniques, preparation of semiconductor devices, and also materials growth, measurement and evaluation; the physics and modeling of submicron and nanoscale microelectronic devices, including methods of processing, measurement, and evaluation; and applications of numerical methods to the modeling and simulation of solid-state devices and processes. This new book gathers research from around the world in this field. Environment Natural and Synthetic Nanotechnological Materials: Quantum Chemistry and Nuclear Resonance Spectroscopy Data E. I. Yuryeva, R. N. Pletnev (Inst. Solid S.Chem, Ekater.,Rus), S. Gabuda (Inst /Inorganic Chem, Novosib.) (Eds.) 2009. 978-1-60456-432-7. $145.00. 124 pp. Case. This book reviews the modern state-of-the-art of the central problem of advanced material sciences related to the electron-nuclear interaction in solids stressed on the basic problem of the mutual influence of the fast electronic fluctuations and of slow movement of nuclei. Its main purpose is elucidation within modern solid state chemistry of the influence to the relationship between the crystal structure of a substance and its macroscopic properties. Environment P-Type Transparent Semiconducting Delafossite CuAlO2+x Thin Film A. Banerjee (Nv. Nanotech. Cntr, Dept. /Electr.& Comp. Engin.U./NV, Las Vegas,NV) K. Chattopadhyay (Thin F & Nanosci.Lab.Dept./Phys. Jadavpur U.) 2009. 978-1-60692-032-9. $35.00. 173 pp. Soft. Here, the authors have also discussed in brief, the formation of nanocrystalline p-CuAlO2 films, which may open up an extremely important and interesting field of research for the fabrication of all-transparent nano-active devices. This will not only give a new dimension in the field of ‘Transparent Electronics’, but new avenues may open up in the nanoparticle research keeping an eye on its tremendous applications in optoelectronics technology. Environment Lake Pollution Research Progress

Franko R. Miranda & Luc M. Bernard (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-106-7. $98.00. 406 pp. Case. This new book concentrates on lake pollution. Environment Toxic Chemical Releases Jeremy B. Simmons (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-134-0. $39.00. 107 pp. Soft. This is an E-supplement to GAO-08-128, which was released on November 30, 2007. The Environmental Protection and Community Right-to-Know Act requires certain facilities to submit Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports to their respective states, which have a created range of TRI programs. In order to learn about states' TRI activities, the authors conducted a survey of state TRI coordinators in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This document presents selected results of their survey. Environment Rock Mechanics: New Research M. Abbie and J.S. Bedford (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-459-4. $129.00. 336 pp. Case. This book develops the conditions, criteria, basic approaches and test case results for establishing the elastic compliance tensor, hydraulic permeability tensor, and numerical techniques for investigating stress effect on hydraulic behavior of fractured rocks. The correlation between the fracture aperture and size (represented by trace length) is also examined. In addition, the role of CO2 saturated water on the fracturing behavior of rock samples and the geomaterials geotechnical parameter changes after subjection to environmental solutions are examined. Environment Role of Museums and Libraries in Strengthening Communities Tomas V. Alizar (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-981-0. $43.00. 132 pp. Case. This new book focuses on background, funding, and issues dealing with arts, humanities, and museum services and especially on their roles in strengthening communities. Environment Outsourcing, Teamwork and Business Management Karl E. Carettas (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-956-8. $89.00. 295 pp. Case. This new book is dedicated to the nontrivial problems of organizations trying to accomplish anything. Outsourcing, for all its seemingly attractiveness, contains hidden costs in

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 57coordinating and can involve creating negative customer responses. Teamwork is a concept of significance in outsourcing as well as in internal activities all of which are within the realm of business management. Environment South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission: An Annotated Bibliography [circa 1993-2008] Muhammed Haron (University of Botswana) 2009. 978-1-60741-229-8. $69.00. 578 pp. Case. The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission: An Annotated Bibliography' is a much-needed reference work for those who are studying and pursuing the outcomes of Truth Commissions around the world. However, it is also a valuable tool for all researchers from diverse disciplines. For example, those specializing in the fields of sociology, political science, and literature will find material that appeals and is relevant to their areas of research. Environment Focus On Thyroid Cancer Research Carl A. Milton (Editor) 2009. 978-1-59454-626-6. $129.00. 235 pp. Case. Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland. These may be of many types including papillary, follicular, Hurthle cell (aka oxyphilic or oncocytic), or medullary cancers. Surgery plays an important role in treating these cancers. The thyroid concentrates iodine and so is extremely sensitive to the effects of various radioactive isotopes of iodine produced by nuclear fission. Environment Waste Management : Research, Technology and Developments James R. Lavelle (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-256-9. $129.00. 396 pp. Case. This book is devoted to waste management which is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, aesthetics or amenity. Environment Atmospheric Science Research Progress Chih-Hao Yang (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-439-6. $89.00. 242 pp. Case.

Atmospheric science has been extended to the field of planetary science and the study of the atmospheres of the planets of the solar system. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. Environment Constructed Wetlands Jaya Kandasamy and Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran (University of Technology, Sydney, Australia) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-613-0. $89.00. 144 pp. Case. This book is also a useful reference for graduate and post-graduate students of civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental management or environmental science. Environment Groundwater Contamination: Discretization and Simulation of Systems for Convection-Diffusion-Dispersion Reactions Juergen Geiser (Dept. Mathem., Humboldt U. Berlin, Germany) (Ed.) 2009. 978-1-60456-612-3. $79.00. 170 pp. Case. This work arose from research results of the interdisciplinary center for scientific computing at the University of Heidelberg as well as of the Humboldt University. The contribution of this work is the simulation of contaminated ground water developed from models about the disposal of severely contaminated material, i.e. radioactive fuels or chemical waste products. The model is based on equations for convection-diffusion-dispersion reactions. Environment Environmental Protection Agency Library Network Bernard T. Vellios (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-059-6. $37.00. 81 pp. Soft. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) library network provides staff and the public with access to environmental information. Its 26 libraries contain a wide range of information and resources and are located at headquarters, regional offices, research centers, and laboratories nationwide. Environment Air Quality: New Research Sophie A. Lynch, and Leah K. Moore (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-792-2. $129.00. 336 pp. Case. This book presents the latest research on the crucial issues and the standards necessary to assess, monitor and increase air quality.

Environment Flexible Text Searching P. D. Michailidis & K. G. Margaritis (Dept./Applied Informatics, Univ./Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-261-3. $37.00. 80 pp. Soft. Exact and approximate string matching problem is a common and often repeated task in information retrieval and bioinformatics. As current free textual databases are growing almost exponentially with the time, the string matching problem is becoming more expensive in terms computational times. The authors believe that recent advances in parallel and distributed processing techniques are currently mature enough and can provide powerful computing means convenient for overcoming this string matching problem. Environment Drinking Water: Contamination, Toxicity and Treatment Javier D. Romero and Pablo S. Molina (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-747-2. $129.00. 381 pp. Case. Typically water supply networks deliver single or multiple qualities of water, whether it is to be used for drinking, washing or landscape irrigation; one counterexample is urban China, where drinking water can be optionally delivered by a separate tap.This new book focuses on contamination, toxicity and treatment of drinking water. Environment Hazardous Waste: Classifications and Treatment Technologies R. Sheha & H. Someda (Nuclear Chemistry Dept., Hot Lab. Center, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-889-9. $29.00. 115 pp. Soft. This book reviews that the environmental pollution caused by anthropogenic impacts that represents a big challenges facing contemporary science and technology. As a result of the civilization-technogenic activities, a large amount of toxins of both organic and inorganic natures have been discharged and continue entering the environment. Environment Industrial Pollution including Oil Spills Harry Newbury and William De Lorne (Editors)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 582009. 978-1-60456-917-9. $89.00. 350 pp. Case. This book aims to contribute to biofuels risk assessment modeling by determining the toxic effects caused by the water soluble fractions (WSFs) of three different biofuels. The effect of the addition of different concentrations of crude oil on the physicochemical characteristics of soils was investigated. The adverse health effects of heavy industrial and agricultural pollution, particularly in eastern Slovakia, is explored. Environment Hazardous Organic Pollutants in Colored Wastewaters N. Koprivanac & H. Kusic (Faculty of Chem. Engineering & Tech., Univ. of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia) 2009. 978-1-60456-936-0. $29.00. 89 pp. Soft. The manufacturing and the application of organic dyes involve the production and the handling of many organic compounds hazardous to human health. Many of these substances are considered toxic, even carcinogenic. Over the past couple of decades, manufacturers and users of dyes have faced increasingly stringent legal regulations promulgated to safeguard human health and the environment. So, there is a clear need to treat dye wastewater prior to discharge into the primary effluent. Environment Environmental Management Robert H. Theobald (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-904-9. $89.00. 445 pp. Case. Environmental management deals with the use and conservation of natural resources, protection of habitats and control of hazards, and includes the field of applied ecology. this new book presents the latest research from around the world in this field. Environment Air Pollution in India and its Impact on the Health of Different Income Groups K. Mukhopadhyay (Dept. of Agricultural Economics, McGill Univ., Montreal, Quebec,Canada) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-935-3. $79.00. 184 pp. Case. This book reviews the status of air pollution and its impact on the health of different income groups in one of the developing countries, India. The study estimates the total emissions of CO2, SO2 and NOX in India during 1983-84 to 2003-4 using Input-Output Structural Decomposition Analysis. It explores the contribution made by different income groups on the emissions in India.

Environment Environmental Modelling: New Research Paul N. Findley (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-034-3. $89.00. 248 pp. Case. Environment models seek to re-create what occurs during some event in nature. It is much easier and practical to create computer models to run certain experiments than it is to go out and do the same experiment again and again. Computer models take equations which were usually formulated through testing under natural conditions, and put them into computer programs where they can be run quickly and easily. Environment Coastal Groundwater System Changes in Response to Large-Scale Land Reclamation Haipeng Guo & Jiu J. Jiao (Dept. of Earth Sci., The Univ. of HK, HK, P. R. China) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-218-7. $37.00. 99 pp. Soft. This book first reviews the state of the art of the recent studies on the impact of coastal land reclamation on ground water level and the seawater interface. Steady-state analytical solutions based on Dupuit and Ghyben-Herzberg assumptions have been derived to describe the modification of water level and movement of the interface between fresh groundwater and saltwater in coastal hillside or island situations. Environment A Computable General Equilibrium Model for Environmental Policy Analysis: The Case of Deforestation in the Philippines L. C. Stenberg (Cntr.Queensland U.) & M. Siriwardana (U. N.England) 2009. 978-1-60692-250-7. $89.00. 189 pp. Case. The deterioration of forest resources and poor economic performance in the Philippines calls for a serious rethinking in economic policies addressing both environmental and economic objectives. In order to protect the Philippine forests, the government implemented the Master Plan for Forestry Development covering a 25-year period (i.e. 1991-2015). However, after 16 years of implementation, the Philippine forestry industry has experienced a further reduction in production and in areas devoted to old-growth forests. Environment Conservationism in Zimbabwe: 1850-1950

V. C. Kwashirai (Univ. of Liverpool, School of History, Liverpool, UK) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-165-4. $79.00. 147 pp. Case. African forests provide the focus for a growing body of historical research in Zimbabwe. This book draws on economic and environmental history approaches in exploring the exploitation and conservation of woodland, respectively. The main focus of the investigation is the consumption–conservation relationship between humans and the forest zone. Environment Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks Terrance I. Norton (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-118-0. $39.00. 68 pp. Soft. Oil leaks from aboveground tanks have contaminated soil and water, threatening human health and wildlife. To prevent damage from oil spills, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule in 1973. EPA’s 10 regions inspect oil storage facilities to ensure compliance with the rule. EPA estimates that about 571,000 facilities are subject to this rule. Some states also regulate oil storage tanks. Environment Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management P. K. Joshi (Teri U.,Habitat Pl.,N.Delhi,India); P. Pani(Cntr Stud/Region. Devel.,Jiwaji U.,Gwalior,Ind);S. N. Mohapartra (Sch.Stud. Earth Sci.,Jiwaji U.,Gwalior,I.) and T. P. Singh 2009. 978-1-60692-211-8. $89.00. 646 pp. Case. Agenda 21 supports sustainable development while safeguarding the Earth’s environment. This requires optimal management of natural resources which depends on the availability of reliable and timely information at the global, national, regional and local scales. One such technology, “Geoinformatics”, consisting of Remote Sensing (RS), Geographical Information System (GIS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) is source of reliable and timely information needed for natural resource management, environmental protection and addressing issues related to sustainable development. Environment Participatory Forest Management and Livelihoods of Ethnic People: Empirical Analysis from Bangladesh

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 59T. K. Nath (Dept./global Agri. Sci,Grad. Sch./Agri.& Life Sci.,U./Tokyo Japan)(Ed.) 2009. 978-1-60692-391-7. $79.00. 191 pp. Case. "This book makes a significant academic contribution because the study enriches the theories of social capital, governance and participatory forestry by making use of the evidence of empirical data collected in the field-work in Bangladesh. It also provides great policy implications in the field of rural development. - Professor Makoto Inoue Environment Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: A Review Barbara T. Lieland (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-368-9. $59.00. 70 pp. Soft. Renowned for its wildlife, Arctic Refuge is inhabited by 45 species of land and marine mammals, ranging from the pygmy shrew to the bowhead whale. Best known are the polar, grizzly, and black bear; wolf, wolverine, Dall sheep, moose, muskox, and the animal that has come to symbolize the area's wildness, the free-roaming caribou. Thirty-six species of fish occur in Arctic Refuge waters, and 180 species of birds have been observed on the refuge. Environment Individual Retirement Accounts: A Primer Felix R. Burnes (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-406-8. $69.00. 147 pp. Case. Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, hold more assets than any other type of retirement vehicle. In 2004, IRAs held about $3.5 trillion in assets compared to $2.6 trillion in defined contribution (DC) plans, including 401(k) plans, and $1.9 trillion in defined benefit (DB), or pension plans. Similar percentages of households own IRAs and participate in 401(k) plans, and IRA ownership is associated with higher educational and income levels. Environment Deployment of Advanced Energy Technologies Zachary T. Williamson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-503-4. $37.00. 117 pp. Soft. In the United States, the Department of Energy (DOE) has long conducted research, development, and demonstration (R&D) on advanced renewable, fossil, and nuclear energy technologies. DOE’s Office of Science has also funded basic energy-related research.This book presents important information of developments in this essential field.

Environment Endangered Species Act, The: Primer, Evaluation and Prospects Harold B. Carleton Jr. (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-285-9. $69.00. 202 pp. Case. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction and attempts to protect the habitat on which they depend. It is administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service and also by the National Marine Fisheries Service for certain marine and anadromous species. Dwindling species are listed as either endangered or threatened according to assessments of the risk of their extinction. Environment Cruise Ship Pollution Oliver G. Krenshaw (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-655-0. $45.00. 198 pp. Soft. The cruise industry is a significant and growing contributor to the U.S. economy, providing more than $32 billion in benefits annually and generating more than 330,000 U.S. jobs, but also making the environmental impacts of its activities an issue to many. Although cruise ships represent a small fraction of the entire shipping industry worldwide, public attention to their environmental impacts comes in part from the fact that cruise ships are highly visible and in part because of the industry’s desire to promote a positive image. Environment Foreign Investments in the United States Garth N. Willison (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-315-3. $69.00. 102 pp. Case. This book takes a look at some of the major federal statutes which presently restrict investment by foreigners. The book first gives a brief history of foreign investment in the United States. It then reviews constitutional justifications and constitutional limitations which exist concerning federal statutory restrictions on foreign ownership of property. Environment Green Movement in Business Karin E. Sanchez (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-188-3. $43.00. 170 pp. Soft. Today the energy sources used to create electricity differ in many ways, including in their environmental impacts. In the United States, conventional means of electricity generation use fossil or nuclear fuels—forms of power generation that impact human health and the environment through air emissions and other effects. Despite advances in pollution controls

over the last 30 years, conventional power generation is still the nation's single largest source of industrial air pollution. Environment Environmental Impact Assessments George T. Halley & Yeram T. Fridian (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-667-3. $129.00. 509 pp. Case. An (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact–positive or negative–that a proposed project may have on the natural environment. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider environmental impacts used to decided whether to proceed with the project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as "the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made. Environment Arid Environments and Wind Erosion A. Fernandez-Bernal & M. A. De La Rosa 2009. 978-1-60692-411-2. $129.00. 410 pp. Case. This book focuses on regions classified as arid environments and how systematic, evidence-based synthesis may be useful for assessing ecological and cost-effective strategies for assessing revegetation in arid lands. It discusses foundations and main driving forces of socio-economic developments of arid zone and important mechanisms affecting the success of certain species over others. This book brings new research advances from around the world. Environment New Trends in Environmental Research Helmut D. Kronberg (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60021-524-6. $129.00. 238 pp. Case. The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book presents important new research spanning a broad spectrum of topics relevant to this field.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 60Environment Aquatic Ecosystem Research Trends George H. Nairne (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-772-4. $89.00. 484 pp. Case. This book discusses various freshwater ecosystems and methods used for the purposes of water quality monitoring, including those utilizing aquatic macrophytes. Early-established management plans provide the first steps towards sustainable management of aquatic environments. Environment Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Issues and Legislation Sarah I. Billingshouse (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-805-9. $43.00. 92 pp. Soft. One part of the ongoing energy debate has been whether to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in northeastern Alaska — and if so, under what conditions — or whether to continue to prohibit development to protect the area’s biological, recreational, and subsistence values. Environment Nonlinear Physical Fields and Anomalous Phenomena A. S. Rabinowitch (Dept. of Applied Math. & Info., Moscow State Univ./Instrument Construction& Informatics, Moscow, Russia) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-888-2. $98.00. 253 pp. Case. The book discusses a number of poorly explored problems of nonlinear electrodynamics, nuclear physics, and general relativity that are very important for astrophysics, geophysics, and cosmology. In it new theoretical methods are proposed to solve the problems under consideration and to explain a number of puzzling experimental and observational data In the book the authors study the nonlinear equations of the Yang-Mills theory and their applications to several unsolved problems of electrodynamics. Environment Energy Policy: Economic Effects, Security Aspects and Environmental Issues Noah B. Jacobs (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-894-3. $89.00. 352 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research on the economic effects, security aspects and environmental issues connected with energy policy.

Environment Industrial Biotechnology S. L. Aranoff, D. R. Pearson, D. T. Okun, Irving A. Williamson, Dean A. Pinkert, Robert A. Rogowsky, and Karen Laney-Cummings 2009. 978-1-60692-256-9. $69.00. 197 pp. Case. The book focuses on U.S. liquid biofuel producers and firms in the U.S. chemical industry. The application of IB can improve the efficiency of the industries and lead to the development of new products. The book provides an understanding of the current impact of IB on the U.S. economy. Environment Structural Materials and Engineering Ference H. Hagy(Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-927-8. $135.00. 384 pp. Case. Structural materials are defined as those which are load-bearing. This new book presents the lastest research from around the globe including that on the nature of a material's physical properties based upon its microstructure and operating environment and on related structural engineering problems as well. Environment Hunger in America: Issues and Assistance Gaston T. LaBue (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-803-5. $79.00. 157 pp. Case. The nutrition title of the omnibus 2008 “farm bill” is the focus of legislation affecting domestic food assistance programs in the 110th Congress. The program areas that are addressed include the regular Food Stamp program, programs operating in lieu of food stamps (e.g., Puerto Rico, Indian reservations), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Community Food Projects, the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, initiatives to provide fresh fruit and vegetable in schools, and newly proposed nutrition and health promotion or support projects. Environment Forest Management Steven P. Grossberg (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-504-1. $98.00. 343 pp. Case. Forest management includes a range of human interventions that affect forest ecosystems. These activities include both conservation and economic activities, such as extraction of timber, planting and replanting of various species, cutting roads and pathways through

forests, and techniques for preventing or making outbreaks of fire. Environment Homicide Investigations Allan B. Smythe (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-258-3. $69.00. 154 pp. Soft. This book reviews research about the changing nature of crime, the decentralization of police departments, and the rise in gang violence have all had an impact on the effectiveness of homicide investigations. Law enforcement executives, academics, attorneys, and federal government representatives addressed the different effective strategies that have been developed to combat these problems, including various management and personnel decisions, videotaping suspect interviews, considering the availability of eyewitness identification options (simultaneous lineups versus sequential lineups), DNA analysis, and using cold case units and crime analysts to increase clearance rates. Environment National Nanotechnology Initiative: Assessment & Recommendations Jerrod W. Kleike (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-727-4. $69.00. 174 pp. Case. Nanotechnology has emerged in the last decades of the 20th century with the development of new enabling technologies for imaging, manipulating, and stimulating matter at the atomic scale. The frontier of nanotechnology research and development (R & D) encompasses a broad range of science and engineering activities directed toward understanding and creating improved materials, devices, and systems that exploit the properties of matter that emerge at the nanoscale. Environment Climate Variability, Modeling Tools and Agricultural Decision-Making Angel Utset (ITACyL, Valladolid, Spain) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-703-8. $79.00. 373 pp. Case. This book reviews the AGRIDEMA results. The book is designed to introduce the currently-available climate and crop-growth models, to summarize their potentialities as tools to provide reliable Climate-Change adaptation options in agriculture and to show several examples of the combined use such tools in specific climate-change agricultural risks in several countries. Environment Ocean Circulation and El Nino: New Research

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 61John A. Long and David S. Wells (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-084-8. $98.00. 303 pp. Case. Progress toward better understanding of ocean variability is closely linked to the development of signal processing tools for multi-scale analysis of ocean flows. This book includes a review of recent progress in physical oceanography, such as results on studying ocean circulation and mesoscale ocean dynamics derived from satellite altimetry. Ocean currents are driven by wind as well as by thermal differences. This book examines the basic functions of the global three dimensional thermohaline circulation and its influence on climate. Environment Handbook on White Matter: Structure, Function and Changes Timothy B. Westland and Robert N. Calton (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-034-8. $195.00. 429 pp. Case. White matter is the component of the central nervous system charged with propagating the electrical signals of neurons. It is comprised of axons and glial cells, including oligodendrocytes which wrap the axons in lipid rich myelin, giving the tissue the characteristic appearance after which it is named. Environment Advances in Strength and Conditioning Research Michael Duncan (University of Derby, Derby, UK) Mark Lyons (Newman University College, Birmingham, UK) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-909-4. $79.00. 271 pp. Case. This book presents recent research in the field that provides a bridge between scientific knowledge and the strength and conditioning practitioner. A range of invigorating articles are included from a collection of international scientists and practitioners that examine areas pertinent to strength and conditioning from a range of perspectives. Environment Constructing Climate Change Legislation: Background and Issues Gerald P. Overhauser (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-986-5. $69.00. 157 pp. Case. Sorting out the appropriate roles of each level of government in addressing climate change is far more complicated than the specific question of whether State climate change programs should be preempted. This Paper raises more comprehensive and complex questions that the

Committee must consider: what roles are best played by each level of government as we marshal our country’s resources to address climate change and how should these roles be reflected in Federal legislation. Environment Urban Planning in the 21st Century Daniel S. Graber & Kenneth A. Birmingham (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-975-9. $89.00. 218 pp. Case. This book contains several key factors of urban growth in today's world: natural vegetation, sustainability, air quality and energy. The impact of city growth, which diminishes natural vegetation, is examined. The concept of sustainability planning and the development of cities is also explored. Environment Water Management Effects on Fishing Series: Fish, Fishing and Fisheries Henry T. Verlos (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-474-7. $43.00. 79 pp. Soft. This book examines how water management practices can influence commercial fishing activities and their economic benefits. Government water management agencies, at both the Federal and state level, can influence fisheries habitat and populations. Most of the discussion in this book is universally applicable, but emphasis is placed on water management activities by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) in the western United States, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Environment Wild Horses and their Management by the Bureau of Land Management Mathew O. Ardus (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-962-9. $69.00. 132 pp. Case. Following passage of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act in 1971, limits for the number of horses on each herd unit (referred to as Herd Management Areas or HMA’s) were set. These limits or population goals are referred to as Appropriate Management Levels or AMLs. From 1980 and through the present, more active management reduced wild horse numbers closer to AMLs. Environment Drilling of Composite Materials J. Paulo Davim (University of Aveiro, Campus Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-163-5. $89.00. 190 pp. Case.

The present research book can be used as for final undergraduate engineering course (for example, mechanical, manufacturing, materials etc) or as a subject on machining/composites at the postgraduate level. Also, this research book can serve as a useful reference for academics, manufacturing and materials researchers, manufacturing, materials and mechanical engineers, professional in composites technology and related industries. Environment Social Psychology: New Research Ellen P. Lamont (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-088-1. $98.00. 315 pp. Case. This new volume presents the latest thinking in social psychology which is the science that studies individual beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors in settings where other people are present (or merely implied or imagined--which makes the definition pretty broad). Notice the focus is quite different from sociology, where groups of people are studied, but closer to psychology, where individuals are studied. The focus of social psychology is the individual within the group. Environment PCK and Teaching Innovations Series: Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World Syh-Jong Jang (Chung-Yang Christian Univ., Taiwan) 2009. 978-1-60741-147-5. $69.00. 155 pp. Case. Several series studies related to school science teachers’ PCK. Chapter one first describes the social constructive framework related to the research model. Then it addresses the related literature concerning PCK of pre-service and in-service science teachers, as well as the merits of models. Finally, a research-based model for PCK is presented. The process of PCK development involves the PCK-COPR module (Comprehension, Observation, Practice and Reflection). Environment Learning in the Network Society and the Digitized School Series: Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World Rune Krumsvik (Univ. of Bergen, Bergen, Norway) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-172-7. $79.00. 352 pp. Case. Learning in the Network Society and the Digitized School is a refereed research anthology focusing on how digitization of society and school influence communities of practise, pedagogy, didactics, ICT and learning in the 21st century. This has become

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 62increasingly important during the digital revolution the last ten years and e.g. in Norway digital literacy have enjoyed a historic rise in their academic status, becoming the fifth core competence to be incorporated in all subjects at all age levels under the new national curriculum. Environment Problem Solving with Delphi Series: Computer Science, Technology & Applications (comes with CD) S. John Sugden (School/Info. Tech., Bond Univ., Gold Coast,Australia)(Ed.) 2009. 978-1-60741-249-6. $43.00. 212 pp. Soft. The purpose of the book is to use Delphi as a vehicle to introduce some fundamental algorithms and to illustrate several mathematical and problem-solving techniques. This book is therefore intended to be more of a reference for problem-solving, with the solution expressed in Delphi. It introduces a somewhat eclectic collection of material, much of which will not be found in a typical book on Pascal or Delphi. Environment The Arctic Observing Network Series: Arctic Region and Antarctica Issues and Research Thomas R. Calahan (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-847-9. $69.00. 138 pp. Case. In April 2007 the US Interagency Research Policy Committee (IARPC) called for the development of an Arctic Observing Network (AON) to understand the causes and consequences of Arctic change. Under the joint leadership of NOAA and NSF, Committee staff prepared Arctic Observing Network (AON): Toward a US Contribution to Pan-Arctic Observing, a summary of ongoing and future Federal Arctic observing activities with a strategy for enhanced coordination and integration of these activities. Environment Environmental Effects of Off-Highway Vehicles Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology D. S. Ouren, C. Haas, C. P. Melcher, S. C. Stewart, P. D. Ponds, et al. 2009. 978-1-60692-936-0. $79.00. 237 pp. Case. This book and its associated appendixes compile and synthesize the results of a comprehensive literature and Internet search. The literature search was undertaken to uncover information regarding the effects of off-highway vehicle (OHV) use on land health, or “natural resource attributes,” and included databases archiving

information from before OHVs came into existence to May 2006. Information pertaining to socioeconomic implications of OHV activities is included as well. Environment Integrated Water Resource Management in the Kurdistan Region Almas Heshmati (Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea) 2009. 978-1-60741-295-3. $89.00. 249 pp. Case. This book examines the current economic practices of water management in the Southern Kurdistan Region (SKR) and suggests ways to change environmental conditions to encourage the region’s decision makers to pursue sustainable resource development through interstate and within Kurdistan Region KRG-consumers’ co-operation. Environment Land Use and Climate Change Suresh C. Rai (University of Delhi, Delhi, India) 2009. 978-1-60741-362-2. $79.00. 141 pp. Case. During recent past, large scale conversions of forests to other land-uses in developed and developing countries in response to high population growth has been observed. As a consequence, this has disrupted the hydrological cycle and a great change in climate is envisaged. The land-use change from forest to the other usage has been quite conspicuous in the last few decades in the Indian Himalayan region. Land-use/cover change is emerging as a central issue within the community concerned with global environment. Environment Insect Viruses: Detection, Characterization and Roles Series: Virology Research Progress Christopher I. Connell & Dominick P. Ralston (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-965-0. $98.00. 198 pp. Case. Insects are a major group of arthropods and the most diverse group of animals on the earth, with over a million described species. In common with all other life forms, insects suffer from viruses that cripple and kill. Admittedly, insects transmit viruses that cause illness in humans, but the insect in such cases is usually unaffected. This book includes research on such viruses affecting humans. Also included in this book are the ways to recognize insect viruses and their use in pest control.

Environment Sewage Treatment: Uses, Processes and Impact Series: Waste and Waste Management Anna Stephens & Mark Fuller (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-959-9. $98.00. 410 pp. Case. Sewage is mainly a liquid waste containing some solids, produced by humans. It typically consists of washing water, feces, urine, laundry waste and other material which goes down drains and toilets from households and industry. Sewage sludge is an end product of the wastewater treatment process. This material can be a wonderful source of nutrients for the soil. Environment Reynolds Stress Modeling of Turbulent Open-Channel Flows Sung-Uk Choi & Hyeongsik Kang (School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Yonsei Univ., Seoul , Korea ) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-647-5. $37.00. 103 pp. Soft. This book presents numerical simulations of three-dimensional turbulent open-channel flows. In the simulations, Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations are solved with the Reynolds stress model for turbulence closure. The overall solution strategy is the SIMPLER algorithm, and the power-law scheme is used to discretize the convection and diffusion terms in the governing equations. Environment Nitrous Oxide Emissions Research Progress Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Adam I. Sheldon & Edward P. Barnhart (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-267-5. $129.00. 292 pp. Case. Nitrous oxide is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. Despite its low concentration, nitrous oxide is the fourth largest contributor to greenhouse gases. Industrial sources make up only about 20% of all anthropogenic sources; human activity is thought to account for 30% and tropical soils and oceanic release account for 70%. Environment U.S. Coins: The Price of a Penny Series: Financial Institutions and Services Walter M. Carvalho (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-939-1. $43.00. 66 pp. Soft.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 63Federal Reserve Banks fulfill the coin demand of the nation’s depository institutions, which include commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions, by ordering new coins from the U.S. Mint and managing coins held in inventory at the Reserve Banks and in coin terminals. Environment Agricultural Runoff, Coastal Engineering and Flooding Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Christopher A. Hudspeth & Timothy E. Reeve (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-097-3. $129.00. 333 pp. Case. This book addresses current issues in agriculture as well as the effects of wind and water. There is public concern worldwide about the impact of agriculture runoff on the environment and the migration of agrochemicals from their target to nearby terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Coastal management aims to prevent erosion and flooding. Without conservation work, subsiding coastal area are prone to progressive submersion by the sea. Environment Directory of Conservation Funding Sources for Developing Countries: Conservation Biology, Education & Training, Fellowships & Scholarships A. O. Owino (Biodiv.Rsch & Monit. Div.,Kenya Wildlife Serv.) and J. O. Oyugi (Bio.Dept.W.Wright.,Chicago) 2009. 978-1-60741-367-7. $79.00. 209 pp. Case. This directory provides an in-depth listing of potential donors for project and proposal developments. This is especially important considering that many students, organizations and individuals, especially in Africa, still lack adequate information on potential donor organizations to support their projects and career developments. Environment Effects of Family Literacy Interventions on Children's Acquisition of Reading Ana Carolina Pena (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-236-6. $69.00. 108 pp. Case. Parents can help their children learn to read. The effectiveness of parents’ help, however, varies according to the type of parent-child activities. Educators, when deciding which type of intervention to implement, will have to weigh the differences in effectiveness across the different types of intervention against the

amount of resources needed to implement the interventions. Environment Effects of Liberalizing World Agricultural Trade Henrik J. Ehrstrom (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-198-7. $69.00. 196 pp. Case. A major issue on the agenda of the ongoing Doha Round of multilateral negotiations by members of the World Trade Organization concerns how and to what extent policies that affect agricultural trade should be liberalized. Environment Asbestos: Risks, Environment and Impact Antonio Soto and Gael Salazar (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-053-4. $129.00. 223 pp. Case. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. It is known as the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat. Asbestos is known to be toxic and the inhalation of asbestos can be potentially lethal. Since the mid 1980s, many uses of asbestos have been banned in several countries. Environment Forest Canopies: Forest Production, Ecosystem Health and Climate Conditions Jason D. Creighton and Paul J. Roney (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-457-5. $129.00. 183 pp. Case. Forests cover approximately 30% of total land area and function as habitats for organisms, hydrologic flow modulators, and soil conservers, constituting one of the most important aspects of the Earth's biosphere. The canopy is one of the uppermost levels of a forest, below the emergent layer, formed by the tree crowns. The canopy is home to unique flora and fauna not found in other layers of a forest. Environment Handbook on Environmental Quality Evan K. Drury and Tylor S. Pridgen (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-420-9. $195.00. 418 pp. Case. Environmental quality is a general term which can refer to varied characteristics that relate to the natural environment as well as the built environment, such as air and water purity, pollution, noise and the potential effects that they may have on physical and mental health. The natural environment is contrasted with the

built environment, which comprises the areas and components that are strongly influenced by humans. Environment Flow Injection Analysis of Marine Samples M. C. Yebra-Biurrun (Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) 2009. 978-1-60741-506-0. $79.00. 322 pp. Case. This book aims to cover the most important advances in the analysis of marine samples employing flow injection methodologies and will be a tool for all chemists who perform analyses on a routine basis in the environmental field. Environment The Amazon Rush Gold and Environmental Mercury Contamination D. M. Bonotto (Dept.Petrol./Meta.,IGCE-Inst.Geosci.&Sci. Exatas,UNESP-U. S.Paulista"J./Mesq.Filho”,Rio Claro-SP) & Ene G.Silveira (Dept.Química,Unir-Fund) 2009. 978-1-60741-609-8. $69.00. 145 pp. Case. This book is a contribution to this task, as gold has been exploited intensively in the Brazilian Amazon during the past 30 years using garimpo methods (small-scale gold mining), where the elemental mercury (Hg) used in amalgamating the gold, the final stage of the ore dressing process, has caused abnormal Hg concentrations in waterways. Environment Indoor Work and Living Environments: Health, Safety and Performance Robert G. Harris and Daniel P. Moore 2009. 978-1-60741-375-2. $129.00. 425 pp. Case. Given the amount of time the general population spends in indoor living and work, this book presents current studies and research on issues of safety, health, and environment. The effect of carpets, for example, on energy conservation, thermal comfort, and sustainability is described and a comparative study on air quality in various types of buildings is presented. Environment The Land and Maritime Boundary Disputes of Asia Rongxing Guo (Beijing, China) Editor 2009. 978-1-60741-629-6. $89.00. 186 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 64Land and maritime boundary disputes refer to disputes over the division of land or water bodies among two or more independent countries. The boundary disputes may evolve from historical and/or cultural claims, or they may be brought on by competition of resource exploitation. Environment The Land and Maritime Boundary Disputes of Europe Rongxing Guo (Beijing, China) Editor 2009. 978-1-60741-628-9. $89.00. 156 pp. Case. Land and maritime boundary disputes refer to disputes over the division of land or water bodies among two or more independent countries. The boundary disputes may evolve from historical and/or cultural claims, or they may be brought on by competition of resource exploitation. This book presents up-to-date information about the land and maritime boundary disputes of Europe. Environment Oil Shale Developments Ike S. Bussell (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-475-9. $79.00. 216 pp. Case. This book looks at developments in oil shale which is the largest untapped domestic resource with the greatest potential to decrease our dependence on foreign oil. Over 70% of the world’s oil shale resources occur in the United States. These deposits contain over 1.5 trillion barrels of shale oil. Environment Nuclear Disarmament: Concepts, Principles and Actions for Strengthening the Non-proliferation Regimes Jorge Morales Pedraza (Former Ambassador and IAEA senior staff, UN retiree) 2009. 978-1-60741-179-6. $79.00. 298 pp. Case. The purpose of the book is to provide guidance to politicians, diplomatic, high ranking military officers, military experts, journalists and academics during the preparation of national policies on non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control. Environment Remediation of Soils and Aquifers L. G. Torres (Unidad Profes.l Interdiscip./Biotecnología.Inst.Politéc. Nacion.Mex.) and E. R. Bandala (U./Las Américas-Puebla, MX) 2009. 978-1-60741-372-1. $79.00. 270 pp. Case.

This book arose from the scientific interest and the environmental preoccupation of researchers and governmental representatives alike. They provide a concise overview of concepts and remediation/sanitation technologies available today. At the same time they bear witness to the wealth of solutions available in order to tackle the inherent and very serious problem of environmental degradation in Mexico. Environment On Site Geoarchaeology on a Neolithic Tell Site in Greece: Archaeological Sediments, Microartifacts and Software Development D. Kontogiorgos (Dept./Archaeology,Univ./Sheffield,Northgate House, Sheffield, U.K.) 2009. 978-1-60741-366-0. $43.00. 100 pp. Soft. Geoarchaeological studies are important to archaeology because they can significantly enhance the archaeological interpretation. Environment Lightning in the Tropics: From a Source of Fire to a Monitoring System of Climatic Changes O. Pinto, Jr. (Atmospheric Electricity Group, Brazilian Inst./Space Research, Brazil) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-764-4. $79.00. 119 pp. Case. Most lightning on Earth occurs in the tropical region, mainly in the central portion of the African Continent, in the Amazon region in South America and in Indonesia. Despite this fact, no book about tropical lightning is currently available. There is also no book about the relation between global warming and tropical lightning. Environment Soil Fertility Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Derek P. Lucero & Joseph E. Boggs (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-466-7. $129.00. 164 pp. Case. Soil fertility refers to the amount of nutrients in the soil, which is sufficient to support plant life. Soil fertility is critical in sustainable farming and needs to be considered not only for crop productivity but also for the protection of aquatic environments. This book discusses new developments in the field.

Environment Forest Fires: Detection, Suppression and Prevention Series: Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation Eduards Gomez & Kristina Alvarez 2009. 978-1-60741-716-3. $129.00. 364 pp. Case. A forest fire is any uncontrolled, non-structure fire that occurs in the wilderness. Wildlife behavior is often complex and variably dependent on factors such as fuel type, moisture content in the fuel, humidity, windspeed, topology, geographic location and ambient temperature. Weather patterns, such as heat waves droughts can also have a dramatic impact on the onset and outcome of wildfires. This book looks at the underlying causes of forest fires, their ecological effects and preventive strategies. Environment Tree Growth: Influences, Layers and Types Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Wesley P. Karam (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-784-2. $135.00. 181 pp. Case. Growth is the biological phenomenon of increase in size with time. The sudden increase in tree diameter often observed after rain is not due to growth but reflects the effects of bark swell. The relationships of tree size to age and increment to age are also important to the forester particularly in predicting future growth. Environment National Parks and Rivers; Background, Protection and Use Issues Series: Wildlife Protection, Destruction and Extinction Yolanda A. Reddy (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-801-6. $79.00. 261 pp. Case. This book focuses on the American system of National Parks wherein the people of the United States own and protect mountains, deserts, forests, wetlands, tundra and tropical reefs. All American citizens are, in a sense, stewards of sites where the Founding Fathers envisioned a new nation and where ancient peoples built cities. Environment Treatment of Tannery Effluents by Membrane Separation Technology S. De (Indian Inst./Tech.,Kharagpur, India); C. Das (Indian Inst./Tech.,

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 65Guwahati, India) and S. Das Gupta (Indian Inst./Tech. Kharagpur, India) 2009. 978-1-60741-836-8. $89.00. 164 pp. Case. Tannery is one of the most polluting industries. In order to recover the process water and costly chemicals, membrane based processes can be effectively used to treat the effluent emerging from each of the tannery units. This book presents a systematic and comprehensive study to develop a greener route to treat such effluents. Environment Sludge: Types, Treatment Processes and Disposal Series: Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology Richard E. Baily (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-842-9. $135.00. 333 pp. Case. Wastewater treatment plants usually generate millions of tons of sewage sludge every year. Sewage sludge results from the accumulation of solids from chemical coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation during wastewater treatment. Worldwide, sludge production is steadily increasing, driven by the increasing percentage of households connected to central treatment plants, the increasing tightening of pollution limits on the effluent discharged, as well as the availability of technologies capable of achieving higher efficiency of wastewater treatment. Environment Environmental Cost Management Series: Environmental Research Advances Randi Taylor Mancuso (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-815-3. $89.00. 326 pp. Case. Over the last three decades environmental issues have had a direct impact on technology assessment and policy decisions. One of the difficulties with measuring environmental performance is a lack of consensus on evaluation of relevant aspects, including materials and energy use, air emissions, solid and hazardous waste and water pollution. Environment Water Purification Series: Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology Nikolaj Gertsen & Linus Sønderby (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-599-2. $129.00. 314 pp. Case. Water purification is the process of removing undesirable chemical and biological contaminants from raw water. The goal is to produce water fit for a specific purpose. Most

water is purified for human consumption (drinking water) but water purification may also be designed for a variety of other purposes, including to meet the requirements of medical, pharmacology, chemical and industrial applications. Environment Environmentalism: Environmental Strategies and Environmental Sustainability Elias Kahraman & Ahmed Baig (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-634-0. $129.00. 236 pp. Case. Environmentalism is a broad philosophy and social movement centered on a concern for the conservation and improvement of the environment. This book puts forward some key strategies for promoting Cleaner Production in China, for instance, integrating CP into sustainability strategies, technology innovations and industrial ecology. Environment Removal of Toxic Chromium from Wastewater T. A. Kurniawan (Univ./Kuopio, Finland) and M. Sillanpää (Lab./Applied Environmental Chem.) 2009. 978-1-60876-340-5. $98.00. 204 pp. Case. The presence of heavy metals such as Cr(VI) in the aquatic environment and their harmful effects on living organisms has emerged as one of the most serious environmental concerns worldwide. This new book reports the technical feasibility of coconut shell waste, a low cost material from local agricultural waste, as well as zeolite, an inexpensive natural material for treatment of Cr(VI)-contaminated wastewater. Environment Royalties at Risk in the Development of the Nation's Natural Resources Thomas Patrick Marinelli 2009. 978-1-60692-837-0. $89.00. 207 pp. Case. In addition to having a low government take, the deep water Gulf of Mexico and other U.S. regions are attractive targets for investment because they have large remaining oil and gas reserves and the U.S. is generally a good place to do business compared to many other countries with comparable oil and gas resources. Multiple studies completed as early as 1994 and as recently as June 2007 indicate that the U.S.

government take in the Gulf of Mexico is lower than that of most other fiscal systems. Environment Global Climate Change Revisited Horace M. Karling (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-039-4. $89.00. 169 pp. Case. Climate change refers to the variation in the Earth's global climate or in regional climates over time. It describes changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over time scales ranging from decades to millions of years. These changes can be caused by processes internal to the Earth, external forces (e.g. variations in sunlight intensity) or, more recently, human activities. In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, the term "climate change" often refers only to changes in modern climate, including the rise in average surface temperature known as global warming. This new book presents leading-edge research in this fast-moving field. Environment Econometric and Game Theoretic Model of Common Pool, An Resource Management: People's Participation in Forest Management in India Lise Wietze (Ins.Environmental Studies,Vrjie Univ.The Netherlands) 2007. 978-1-59454-397-5. $110.00. 250 pp. Case. This book provides a manual for undertaking research into the role of people in commonly shared resources, like forests, water bodies, fisheries and grazing pastures. The method in this book constructs indicators for the level of participation, net benefits from participating, forest dependence, forest quality, inequality, wealth and social differences. Environment Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment T. V. Ramachandra (Indian Institute of Science, India) 2007. 978-1-59454-951-9. $90.00. 385 pp. Case. An ecosystem is a complex of interconnected living organisms inhabiting a particular area or unit of space, together with their environment and all their interrelationships and relationships with the environment having a well-maintained ecological processes and interactions. It is characterized by the abundance of individual species populations; interspecies relationships; activity of organisms; physical and chemical characteristics of environment; flows of matter, energy, and information; and description of changes of these parameters with time.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 66Environment Frontiers in Ecology Research Stephanie D. Antonello (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-060-0. $145.00. 308 pp. Case. Ecology is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment, including the biotic and abiotic components. There are at least six kinds of ecology: ecosystem, physiological, behavioral, population, and community; specific topics include: Acid Deposition, Acid Rain Revisited, Biodiversity, Biocomplexity, Carbon Sequestration in Soils, Coral Reefs, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Justice, Fire Ecology, Floods, Global Climate Change, Hypoxia, and Invasion. Environment Frontiers in Environmental Research Emma B. D. Davis (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-016-7. $145.00. 170 pp. Case. The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field which is vital for everyone. Environment New Topics in Environmental Research Daniel R. Rhodes (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-172-0. $145.00. 245 pp. Case. The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field which is vital for everyone. Environment True Sustainability in Technological Development & Natural Resource Management M. Ibrahim Khan & M. Rafiqul Islam (Dalhousie Univ. Canada) 2007. 978-1-60021-203-1. $105.00. 393 pp. Case. The word ‘sustainability’ is frequently misunderstood because there are numerous

definitions of sustainability and not even two definitions have converging meanings. Instead of achieving ‘sustainability’, some of the sustainable development projects aggravate ecological and other problems, as painfully evidenced in numerous experimental projects. This book attempts to improve our understanding of what it means to be sustainable by exploring several different sustainability projects and techniques. Environment Air Pollution : New Research James V. Livingston (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-569-6. $145.00. 213 pp. Case. Pollution is undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities so that the environment becomes harmful or unfit for living things; especially applicable to the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of harmful substances. In addition to the harm, either present or future and known or unknown, to living beings, pollution cleanup and surveillance are enormous financial drains of the economies of the world. Air pollution research is the subject of this volume. Environment Hazardous Materials and Wastewater: Treatment, Removal & Analysis Allison A. Lewinsky (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-257-4. $120.00. 389 pp. Case. Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This new book brings together the latest research in this diverse field. Environment New Research on Hazardous Materials Phillip B. Warey (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-256-7. $115.00. 433 pp. Case. Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous

wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This new book brings together the latest research in this diverse field. Environment Environmental Pollution: New Research Rachel H. Plattenberg (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-285-7. $145.00. 320 pp. Case. Pollution is the release of chemical, physical, biological or radioactive contaminants to the environment. Principal forms of pollution include: air pollution, the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere. Common examples include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and nitrogen oxides produced by industry and motor vehicles. Ozone and smog are created as nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons react to sunlight. Water pollution affects oceans and inland bodies of water. Environment Control of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water Systems A. Nikolau (Water & air Quality Lab., Greece); L. Rizzo (Univ. /Salerno, Italy) & H. Selcuk (Environmental Engin. Dprt, Turkey)( Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-322-9. $145.00. 595 pp. Case. The occurrence of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water has been an issue of major concern during several decades. The formation of many DBPs species during water disinfection has been documented, while new by-products are still being detected, as the analytical instrumentation available becomes more accurate and sensitive. Most of the DBPs have been proven to have toxic effects on living organisms; therefore they pose risks to human health during drinking water consumption. Environment High Diversity Forest Restoration in Degraded Areas Methods & Projects in Brazil R. R.Rodrigues (U. / São Paulo,Brazil); S. V. Martins (U.Federal /Vicosa, Brazil)&.S.Gandolfi (U.de São Paulo, Brazil) 2007. 978-1-60021-421-9. $105.00. 304 pp. Case. Environment Invasive Forest Pests

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 67Cason G. Cartwell (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-461-5. $80.00. 108 pp. Case. Evidence suggests that efforts to eradicate the Asian longhorned beetle appear likely to succeed, while the emerald ash borer and P. ramorum are likely to continue to infest and damage forest ecosystems indefinitely despite efforts to control them. The Asian longhorned beetle is a wood-boring insect from Asia that has caused separate infestations in parts of New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. Over 8,000 trees infested with the beetle have been removed, and over 600,000 trees have been chemically treated to protect against the beetle. As a result of these and other actions, federal and state agencies have been able to reduce the size of the infested areas. This book is a fully-indexed excerpted version of a GAO report. Environment Progress in Environmental Research Irma C. Willis (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-618-3. $145.00. 321 pp. Case. The environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This new book presents important new research on a wide variety of topics in this field. Environment Landfill Research Trends Albert A. Velinni (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-776-0. $145.00. 303 pp. Case. This new book presents research studies on landfills which are sites for the disposal of waste materials by burial. Historically, landfills have been the most common methods of organized waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world. Landfills may include internal waste disposal sites (where a producer of waste carries out their own waste disposal at the place of production) as well as sites used by many producers. Many landfills are also used for other waste management purposes, such as the temporary storage, consolidation and transfer, or processing of waste material (sorting, treatment, or recycling). Environment Air Pollution Research Advances Corin G. Bodine (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-806-4. $145.00. 272 pp. Case. Air pollution is a chemical, physical (e.g. particulate matter), or biological agent that

modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth's ecosystems. Environment Progress in Air Pollution Research Sergio P. Balduino (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-804-0. $145.00. 317 pp. Case. Pollution is undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities so that the environment becomes harmful or unfit for living things; especially applicable to the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of harmful substances. In addition to the harm, either present or future and known or unknown, to living beings, pollution cleanup and surveillance are enormous financial drains of the economies of the world.This new book presents the latest research in this growing field. Environment Environmental Research Advances Peter A. Clarkson (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-762-3. $145.00. 255 pp. Case. The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field from around the globe. Environment Leading-Edge Environmental Biogradation Research Lyman E. Pawley(Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-903-0. $145.00. 365 pp. Case. This volume presents new leading-edge research on environmental biodegradation which is the destruction of organic compounds by microorganisms. Microorganisms, particularly bacteria, are responsible for the decomposition of both natural and synthetic organic compounds in nature. Mineralization results in complete conversion of a compound to its inorganic mineral constituents (for example, carbon dioxide from carbon, sulfate or sulfide from organic sulfur, nitrate or ammonium from organic nitrogen, phosphate from organophosphates, or chloride from organochlorine).

Environment Ecology Research Progress Sebastian I. Munoz (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-807-1. $129.00. 223 pp. Case. The new book presents important recent research on ecology which is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment, including the biotic and abiotic components. There are at least six kinds of ecology: ecosystem, physiological, behavioral, population, and community. specific topics include: Acid Deposition, Acid Rain Revisited, Biodiversity, Biocomplexity, Carbon Sequestration in Soils, Coral Reefs, Ecosystem Services, , Environmental Justice, Fire Ecology , Floods, Global Climate Change, Hypoxia, and Invasion. Environment Ecology Research Trends Laia Diaz and Marta Perez (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-638-3. $98.00. 314 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research on ecology, which is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment, including the biotic and abiotic components. There are at least six kinds of ecology: ecosystem, physiological, behavioral, population, and community. Environment Heavy Metal Pollution Samuel E. Brown and William C. Welton (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-899-8. $129.00. 395 pp. Case. A heavy metal is a member of an ill-defined subset of elements that exhibit metallic properties, which would mainly include the transition metals, some metalloids, lanthanides, and actinides. One source defines "heavy metal" as "... common transition metals, such as copper, lead, and zinc. These metals are a cause of environmental pollution (heavy-metal pollution) from a number of sources, including lead in petrol, industrial effluents, and leaching of metal ions from the soil into lakes and rivers by acid rain. Environment Ecosystem Ecology Research Trends Junying Chen and Chuguang Guô (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-183-8. $129.00. 378 pp. Case. Ecosystem ecology is the integrated study of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and their interactions within an ecosystem framework. This science examines how

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 68ecosystems work and relates this to their components such as chemicals, bedrock, soil, plants, and animals. A major focus of ecosystem ecology is on functional processes, ecological mechanisms that maintain the structure and services produced by ecosystems. This new book presents the latest developments in the field from around the world. Environment Nature Science and Sustainable Technology M. Rafiqul Islam (Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, Canada) 2008. 978-1-60456-009-1. $69.00. 186 pp. Case. Nature thrives on diversity and flexibility, gaining strength from heterogeneity, whereas the quest for homogeneity seems to motivate much of modern engineering. Nature is non-linear and inherently promotes multiplicity of solutions. This new book presents lively analyses of urgent problems in nature science. Environment Landfill Research Focus Ernest C. Lehmann (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-775-3. $129.00. 406 pp. Case. A landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial. Historically, landfills have been the most common methods of organized waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world. This book presents new research in a field which is demanding and beginning to receive society's attention. Environment Water Resources Research Progress Liam N. Robinson (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-973-3. $129.00. 447 pp. Case. Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans. They are important because they are needed for life to exist. Many uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. Virtually all of these human uses require fresh water. This new book presents recent and important research in the field. Environment Trends in Water Resources Research Alan B. Prescott and Thomas U. Barkely (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-038-1. $129.00. 179 pp. Case. demand already exceeds supply in many parts of the world, and as world population continues to rise at an unprecedented rate, many more areas are expected to experience this imbalance in the

near future. The framework for allocating water resources to water users (where such a framework exists) is known as water rights. This book presents new and important research in this urgent global issue. Environment Soil Contamination: New Research Anton N. Dubois (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-144-9. $129.00. 227 pp. Case. Soil contamination is the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. This type of contamination typically arises from the rupture of underground storage tanks, application of pesticides, percolation of contaminated surface water to subsurface strata, leaching of wastes from landfills or direct discharge of industrial wastes to the soil. This new book presents the latest research from around the world. Environment Progress in Waste Management Research James I. Daven and Robert N. Klein (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-235-4. $89.00. 404 pp. Case. Waste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, aesthetics or amenity. Waste management is also carried out to reduce the materials' effect on the environment and to recover resources from them. This book concentrates on the newest research in the field. Environment Soil Contamination Research Trends Javier B. Domínguez (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-319-1. $129.00. 262 pp. Case. Soil contamination is the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. This type of contamination typically arises from the rupture of underground storage tanks, application of pesticides, percolation of contaminated surface water to subsurface strata, leaching of wastes from landfills or direct discharge of industrial wastes to the soil. This book presents the latest research from around the world in this field. Environment Desalination Research Progress Daniel J. Delgado and Pablo Moreno (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-567-6. $129.00. 534 pp. Case.

As freshwater resources continue to decline as the population grows and development activities continue, desalination has taken on a sense of urgency.Desalination refers to any of several processes that remove excess salt and other minerals from water. Desalination may also refer to the removal of salts and minerals more generally, as in soil desalination. This book includes within its scope distillation, membranes, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, ion exchange, freezing, water purification, and water reuse and wastewater treatment. This new volume examines new research in this frontier field. Environment Natural Resources: Economics, Management and Policy Joshua White and William H. Robinson (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-649-9. $98.00. 307 pp. Case. Natural resources are naturally occurring substances that are considered valuable in their relatively unmodified (natural) form. A natural resource's value rests in the amount of the material available and the demand for it. The latter is determined by its usefulness to production. A commodity is generally considered a natural resource when the primary activities associated with it are extraction and purification, as opposed to creation. Environment Wildland Fires and Fire Management GAO 2008. 978-1-60692-076-3. $45.00. 145 pp. Soft. The Forest Service and Interior agencies have initiated a number of steps to address key operational areas previously identified as needing improvement to help federal agencies contain wildland fire costs, but the effects on containing costs are unknown, in part because many of these steps are not yet complete. First, federal firefighting agencies are developing a system to help them better identify and set priorities for lands needing treatment to reduce fuels, but they have yet to decide how they will keep data in the system current. Environment Natural Resource Management GAO 2008. 978-1-60692-055-8. $45.00. 161 pp. Soft. Conflict over the use of our nation’s natural resources, along with increased ecological problems, has led land managers to seek cooperative means to resolve natural resource conflicts and problems. This book deals with: experts’ views on collaborative resource management, how selected collaborative efforts

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 69have addressed conflicts and improved resources, and challenges that agencies face as they participate in such efforts. Environment Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Restoration Raymundo E. Russo (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-995-7. $89.00. 462 pp. Case. Wetlands are lands where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface. Wetlands vary widely because of regional and local differences in soils, topography, climate, hydrology, water chemistry, vegetation, and other factors, including human disturbance. This new book brings together the latest resarch in field. Environment Aquatic Toxicology Research Focus Elias P. Svensson (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-192-0. $129.00. 216 pp. Case. Aquatic toxicology is the study of the effects of manufactured chemicals and other anthropogenic and natural materials and activities on aquatic organisms at various levels of organization, from subcellular through individual organisms to communities and ecosystems. This book presents the latest research in this field from around the globe. Environment Environmental Biodegradation Research Focus B. Y. Wang (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-904-7. $129.00. 332 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to leading-edge research on environmental biodegradation, which is the destruction of organic compounds by microorganisms. Microorganisms, particularly bacteria, are responsible for the decomposition of both natural and synthetic organic compounds in nature. Mineralization results in complete conversion of a compound to its inorganic mineral constituents. Environment Environmental Microbiology Research Trends George V. Kurladze (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-939-9. $129.00. 319 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research in environmental microbiology, which is area of interaction that studies the interaction of microorganisms with the environment. It includes the structure, activities and communal behaviour of microbial communities, microbial

interactions and interactions with plants, animals and non-living environmental factors, and others. Environment Climate Change Research Progress Lawrence N. Peretz (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-998-6. $129.00. 358 pp. Case. Climate change refers to the variation in the Earth's global climate or in regional climates over time. It describes changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over time scales ranging from decades to millions of years. In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, the term "climate change" often refers only to changes in modern climate, including the rise in average surface temperature known as global warming. This new book presents leading-edge research in this fast-moving field. Environment Environmental Research Progress Florian P. Maes (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-080-0. $129.00. 257 pp. Case. The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book presents recent and significant research from around the world in this field. Environment Endangered Species Act - Update and Impact Evelyn T. Vega (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-134-0. $69.00. 130 pp. Case. ESA (Endangered Species Act) has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. Under ESA, species of plants and animals (both vertebrate and invertebrate) can be listed as endangered or threatened according to assessments of their risk of extinction. This new book presents the latest updates on the ESA and its impact. Environment Water Pollution Issues and Developments Sarah V. Thomas (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-208-8. $69.00. 292 pp. Case.

Pollution is undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities so that the environment becomes harmful or unfit for living things; especially applicable to the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of harmful substances. This book focuses on issues and developments critical for the field. Environment Groundwater Research and Issues William B. Porter and Charles E. Bennington (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-230-9. $69.00. 222 pp. Case. Groundwater is water located beneath the ground surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of lithologic formations. A unit of rock or an unconsolidated deposit is called an aquifer when it can yield a usable quantity of water. The depth at which soil pore spaces or fractures and voids in rock become fully saturated with water is called the water table. This new book presents important research in the field. Environment Waste Management Research Trends Toma V. Golush (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-234-7. $129.00. 417 pp. Case. This new book focuses on waste management which is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, aesthetics or amenity. Waste management is also carried out to reduce the materials' effect on the environment and to recover resources from them. Environment Environmental Research Advances, Volume 1 Harold J. Benson (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-314-6. $69.00. 142 pp. Case. The environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms.This new book presents the latest analyses in the field. Environment Droughts: Causes, Effects and Predictions

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 70Javier M. Sánchez (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-285-9. $129.00. 374 pp. Case. A drought is a period of unusually persistent dry weather cost persists long enough to cause serious problems such as crop damage and/or water supply shortages. The severity of the drought depends upon the degree of moisture deficiency, the duration, and the size of the affected area. This new book presents leading research from around the globe. Environment Advances in Environmental Research, Volume 1. Charles V. Rades and Evan B. Tilesman (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-413-6. $129.00. 291 pp. Case. The environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This series covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields centering on the environment. Environment Acid Rain Research Focus Lyman G. Roglesfield (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-373-3. $89.00. 183 pp. Case. Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation which is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals and buildings. Acid rain is mostly caused by human emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. In recent years, many governments have introduced laws to reduce these emissions. This new book examines new research results from around the world. Environment Cleaner Technologies: Environmental Management Accounting, Investment Appraisal and Financing J. K. Staniskis, Z. Stasiskiene ( Kaunas U. /Tech., Lithuania); C. Jasch (Vienna Inst./Environ. Econom. and Mgmt., Austria) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-614-7. $89.00. 355 pp. Case. This book treats the topics of preventive innovations and their financing possibilities as an interrelated whole. It provides an in-depth description of cleaner technologies, highlights environmental management accounting and

material flow costing as tools for preventive innovation development, and gives an overview of environmental development measures for industry. Environment Deforestation Research Progress Irene Sanchez and Carla L. Alonso (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-676-5. $129.00. 283 pp. Case. Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non-forest land for use such as arable land, pasture, urban use, logged areas, or wasteland. Generally, the removal or destruction of significant areas of forest cover has resulted in a degraded environment with reduced biodiversity. In many countries, massive deforestation is ongoing and is shaping climate and geography. This book provides leading research from around the globe in this field. Environment Environment and Development Trajectory: A Fresh Look on Theory and Empirics S. Dinda (Dept. of Eco. & Int'l Develop., Univ. of Bath, Bath, UK) 2008. 978-1-60692-246-0. $79.00. 159 pp. Soft. This book explores some issues of environmental economics arising from development activities. A concept crystallizing in the development and environmental economics literature is the notion that socioeconomic and environmental measures follow predictable paths associated with growing per capita income. Environment Ecological Management: New Research Marta S. Alonso and Irene M. Rubio 2008. 978-1-60456-786-1. $129.00. 274 pp. Case. Ecological management is focused on maintaining and enhancing the natural values of land to conserve biological diversity. Land protection alone, however, does little to preserve the character of a natural area if impacts such as the introduction of invasive alien plants, or hydrologic disturbances are not also addressed. With continuing alteration of the land by human activity, many ecosystems have become fragmented or reduced to isolated islands surrounded by agricultural fields or developed areas. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Environment Coastal Wetlands GAO

2008. 978-1-60456-952-0. $45.00. 70 pp. Soft. Coastal wetlands are an important wildlife and commercial resource, and provide a natural buffer against the storm surge that accompanies storms and hurricanes. The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) established a program in 1990 that undertakes projects to stem coastal wetland losses. This book emphasizes the need for agencies to carefully consider the lessons learned from the CWPPRA program as they propose significantly larger efforts to restore Louisiana’s coast. Environment Grasslands: Ecology, Management and Restoration Hans G. Schröder (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60692-024-4. $98.00. 284 pp. Case. Grasslands are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae) and other herbaceous (non-woody) plants (forbs). Plants of the sedge (Cyperacae) and rush (Juncaceae) families can also be frequent in grasslands. Grasslands occur naturally on all continents except Antarctica, and in many other areas they have replaced the natural vegetation due to human influence. In temperate latitudes, such as north-west Europe, grasslands are dominated by perennial species, whereas in warmer climates annual species form a greater component of the vegetation. Environment Causes and Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution Mikel L. Sánchez (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-900-1. $89.00. 406 pp. Case. A heavy metal is a member of an ill-defined subset of elements that exhibit metallic properties, which would mainly include the transition metals, some metalloids, lanthanides, and actinides. Many different definitions have been proposed—some based on density, some on atomic number or atomic weight, and some on chemical properties or toxicity. The term heavy metal has been called "meaningless and misleading" in a IUPAC technical report due to the contradictory definitions and its lack of a "coherent scientific basis". Environment Complementary Approaches for Using Ecotoxicity Data in Soil Pollution Evaluation M. D. Fernandez & J. V. Tarazona (Lab./Ecotoxicology, Dept. Env., INIA, Madrid, Spain) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60692-105-0. $42.00. 90 pp. Soft.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 71The assessment of soil quality has usually focused on human health protection as the main objective. Recently, criteria for the protection of ecosystems have been incorporated and ecotoxicological analyses are recommended to estimate the risk to ecological receptors associated with contaminants in soils. The ecotoxicological assessment of soils is mostly based on the toxicity test with selected organisms. Environment Soil Ecology Research Developments Tian-Xiao Liu (Editor ) 2008. 978-1-60021-971-9. $150.00. 293 pp. Case. Soil ecology is the study of the interactions among soil organisms, and between biotic and abiotic aspects of the soil environment. It is particularly concerned with the cycling of nutrients, formation and stabilization of the pore structure, the spread and vitality of pathogens, and the biodiversity of this rich biological community. This new book presents the latest research in the field rom around the world. Environment Focus on Water Resource Research Eetu Heikkinen (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-093-0. $150.00. 356 pp. Case. Water resources are defined as sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans. They are important because they are needed for life to exist. Many uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. Virtually all of these human uses require fresh water. Only 2.7% of water on the Earth is fresh water, and over two thirds of this is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps, leaving only 0.007% available for human use. Fresh water is a renewable resource, yet the world's supply of clean, fresh water is steadily decreasing. This new book presents the latest leading-edge research in the field. Environment Microbial Ecology Research Trends Thijs Van Dijk (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-179-1. $150.00. 286 pp. Case. Microbial ecology is the relationship of microorganisms with one another and with their environment. It concerns the three major domains of life — Eukaryota, Archaea, and Bacteria — as well as viruses. Microorganisms, by their omnipresence, impact the entire biosphere. They are present in virtually all of our planet's environments, including some of the most extreme, from acidic lakes to the deepest ocean, and from frozen environments to hydrothermal vents. Microbes, especially

bacteria, often engage in symbiotic relationships (either positive or negative) with other organisms, and these relationships affect the ecosystem. This book presents new and important research in the field. Environment Nuclear Waste Research: Siting, Technology and Treatment Arnold P. Lattefer (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-184-5. $150.00. 276 pp. Case. Radioactive wastes are waste types containing radioactive chemical elements that do not have a practical purpose. They are sometimes the products of a nuclear process, such as nuclear fission. However, other industries not directly connected to the nuclear industry can produce large quantities of radioactive waste. The issue of disposal methods for nuclear waste was one of the most pressing current problems the international nuclear industry faced when trying to establish a long term energy production plan, yet there was hope it could be safely solved. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Environment Aquaculture Research Trends Stephen H. Schwartz (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-217-0. $150.00. 356 pp. Case. Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms. Unlike fishing, aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, implies the cultivation of aquatic populations under controlled conditions. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments. Particular kinds of aquaculture include algaculture (the production of kelp/seaweed and other algae); fish farming; shrimp farming, shellfish farming, and the growing of cultured pearls. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Environment Laser Applications in Environmental Monitoring L. Fiorani , F. Colao (Laser Applications Section of the Italian Agency for New Technologies, Energy and the Environ. Italy) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-249-1. $99.00. 273 pp. Case. This book completes the Empedocles’ set of elements by reporting on recent applications to earth, water and air of such a modern fire constituted by the laser source. Lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere play a major role in sustaining life on our planet. All the biogeochemical cycles take place on them or are part of the matter exchange among them. A thorough understanding of such global processes requires powerful tools.

Environment Marine Pollution: New Research Tobias N. Hofer (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-242-2. $150.00. 466 pp. Case. Marine pollution is the harmful effect caused by the entry into the ocean of chemicals or particles. An associated problem is that many potentially toxic chemicals adhere to tiny particles which are then taken up by plankton and benthos animals, most of which are either deposit or filter feeders, concentrating upward within ocean foodchains. Also, because most animal feeds contain high fish meal and fish oil content, toxins can be found a few weeks later in commonly consumed food items derived from livestock and animal husbandry such as meat, eggs, milk, butter and margarine. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the world. Environment Nature Science and Sustainable Technology Research Progress M. Rafiqul Islam (Dalhousie Univ., Canada) 2008. 978-1-60456-310-8. $150.00. 382 pp. Case. Nature thrives on diversity and flexibility, gaining strength from heterogeneity, whereas the quest for homogeneity seems to motivate much of modern engineering. Nature is non-linear and inherently promotes multiplicity of solutions. This new book presents new and original research on true sustainability and technology development. Environment Multiple Effect Distillation of Seawater Using Solar Energy Ali M. El-Nashar (ADWEA Research Center, UAE) 2008. 978-1-60456-407-5. $45.00. 126 pp. Case. This book describes the solar desalination test plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE and gives a summary of its first year performance and economics. The plant has been operating successfully for 18 years supplying fresh water to the City of Abu Dhabi. The aim of the plant is to investigate the technical and economic feasibility of using solar desalination of seawater in providing fresh water to remote communities in the Middle East and to obtain long-term performance and reliability data on the operation of the plant. Environment Greenhouse Gases: Management, Reduction and Impact Jonathan L. Ramseur, Larry Parker & Brent D. Yacobucci (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-627-7. $45.00. 85 pp. Soft.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 72Instituting policies to manage or reduce GHGs would likely impact different states differently. Understanding these differences may provide for a more informed debate regarding potential policy approaches. However, multiple factors play a role in determining impacts, including alternative design elements of a GHG emissions reduction program, the availability and relative cost of mitigation options, and the regulated entities abilities to pass compliance costs on to consumers. Environment Landscape Ecology Research Trends Arthur Dupont and Hugo Jacobs (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-672-7. $150.00. 224 pp. Case. This book provides leading research on the field landscape ecology which is a sub-discipline of ecology and geography that addresses how spatial variation in the landscape affects ecological processes such as the distribution and flow of energy, materials and individuals in the environment (which, in turn, may influence the distribution of landscape "elements" themselves such as hedgerows). Environment Post-Kyoto: Designing the Next International Climate Change Protocol Matthew Clarke (School of International and Political Studies, Deakin Univ., Victoria, Australia) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-840-0. $87.00. 170 pp. Case. Climate change is occurring and the affects are already evident. The Kyoto Protocol ceases to exist in 2012 and negotiations have already begun to design the next international climate change protocol. This new book sets out what this new protocol might be. The purpose of the book is therefore to contribute to the current negotiations and offer an alternative to the consensus that appears to be emerging. Environment Global Harms "Ecological Crime and Speciesism" Ragnhild Sollund (Norwegian Social Research Institute , Elisenberg, Oslo, Norway) Editor 2008. 978-1-60456-770-0. $87.00. 228 pp. Case. The fields of environmental crime and speciesism are of increasing interest to social scientists. This increase reflects the great concern many people-academics as well as non-academics-now feel for the situation of our planet and its vanishing species. Over the last

two decades, criminologists and social scientists have published papers on these fields in a range of journals, as well as in books. In the present book, new articles based on empirical examples shed light on how the exploitation of nature and animals take place as well as exploring its sources and consequences. Environment Solid Waste: New Research Adrian S. Martin and Javier D. Suarez (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-809-7. $115.00. 255 pp. Case. Solid waste is any garbage or refuse from industrial, commercial, agricultural or community activities. This book provides leading edge research on this broad field of study from around the globe. Environment In Situ Uranium Stabilization through Polyphosphate Remediation D. Wellman, E. Pierce, V. Vermeul, S. Mattigod, E. Richards, M. Williams, J. Fruchter, & J. Icenhower (Pacific Northwest Nat.Lab., Richland, WA) 2008. 978-1-60456-940-7. $35.00. 132 pp. Soft. The Hanford Site, a former nuclear defense production facility, has a groundwater plume containing uranium, originating from a combination of purposeful discharges of wastewater, along with some accidental leaks and spills that have persisted for many years. This plume is just upstream of the city of Richland municipal water supply. Fundamental science studies were conducted with site- specific sediment and groundwater to develop an effective remediation scheme for deployment of polyphosphate technology. Results provide a detailed understanding of the fundamental underpinnings necessary to evaluate the efficacy and potential use of polyphosphate technology. Environment Water Infrastructure Series: Water Resource Planning, Development and Management Harald Nystroem (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-479-2. $89.00. 150 pp. Case. This book explores the funding for EPA wastewater assistance and some of the funded projects which are not authorized in the Clean Water Act nor the Safe Drinking Water Act. This book also examines the urgent actions needed to be taken for additional funding to resolve any deficiencies in dams. While dams have multiple benefits, they can also present a risk to public safety and economic infrastructure.

Environment Wildlife Refuges: Factors and Concerns about Future Sustainability Series: Wildlife Protection, Destruction and Extinction Earl B. Taylor (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-683-3. $69.00. 154 pp. Case. Between fiscal years 2002 and 2007, the refuge system experienced funding and staffing level fluctuations, the introduction of several new policy initiatives, and the increased influence of external factors such as extreme weather that threaten wildlife habitat and visitor infrastructure. Although core funding—measured as obligations for refuge operations, maintenance, and fire management—increased each year, inflation-adjusted core funding peaked in fiscal year 2003 at about $391 million—6.8 percent above fiscal year 2002 funding. Environment General Toxicology Jaroslava Švarc-Gajiæ (Faculty of Technology, Novi Sad, Serbia) (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-022-5. $79.00. 297 pp. Case. Natural toxicants have been known from ancient times and man used them to gain various benefits by producing remedies, preserving goods or using them as a means for homicide. During the past century many new, toxicologically undefined industrial substances were introduced to the environment. It was an inevitable risk that substances dangerous to man, biota and environment, every man should contribute by being aware of his surroundings. In 'General Toxicology the vastness of the toxicological scope is presented by outlining the possible encounter with toxicants of different origins, their fate in the human body and the effects produced. Environment Atmospheric Turbulence, Meteorological Modeling and Aerodynamics Peter R. Lang & Frank S. Lombargo (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-091-1. $129.00. 738 pp. Case. Turbulence is a type of fluid (gas or liquid) flow in which the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations, or mixing, in contrast to laminar flow, in which the fluid moves in smooth paths or layers. In turbulent flow the speed of the fluid at a point is continuously undergoing changes in both magnitude and direction. The flow of wind and rivers is generally turbulent in this sense, even if the currents are gentle. The air or water swirls and eddies while its overall bulk moves

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 73along a specific direction. This book will give the reader new insights into this natural phenomenon that occurs everyday yet is a puzzle that is not yet fully resolved in classical physics. Environment Behavioral and Chemical Ecology Series: Environmental Research Advances Wen Zhang & Hong Liu (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-099-7. $145.00. 289 pp. Case. Behavioral ecology is the study of the ecological and evolutionary basis for animal behavior, and the roles of behavior in enabling an animal to adapt to its environment. Chemical ecology, on the other hand, is the study of the chemicals involved in the interactions of living organisms. It focuses on the production of and response to signaling molecules and toxins. This book discusses how a comprehensive knowledge of an organisms' systematics, biology, ecology, and bioactivity of their secondary metabolites may act as a guide for chemical analyses of certain metabolites. Environment The Science of Oceanography Series: Oceanopragphy in an Era of Change J. E. Mackin (Bloomsburg Univ./PA, Bloomsburg, PA) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-146-8. $79.00. 685 pp. Case. The Oceans cover more than 70% of the earth's surface, and, as such should be expected to have an impact on all life on earth. This book was written from this kind of global perspective. It is intended to give students an appreciation for the impacts of the oceans on their day-to-day lives. from the discussion of the early pioneers of oceanography to the examination of the effects of the oceans on global climate change, the book builds upon the natural excitement that most students have for the oceans. The book also illustrates for students ways that science and mathematics can be used to better understand the oceans. Environment Carbon Capture and Storage including Coal-Fired Power Plants Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Todd P. Carington (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-196-3. $89.00. 196 pp. Case. Nationally-recognized studies and our contacts with a diverse group of industry representatives, nongovernmental organizations, and academic researchers show that key barriers to CCS deployment include (1) underdeveloped and

costly CO2 capture technology and (2) regulatory and legal uncertainties over CO2 capture, injection, and storage. Among the key technological barriers are a lack of experience in capturing significant amounts of CO2 from power plants and the significant cost of capturing CO2, particularly from existing coal-fired power plants, which are the single largest source of CO2 emissions in the United States. Environment Safeguarding the Nation's Drinking Water Juan A. Schrock (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-234-2. $43.00. 124 pp. Soft. The events of September 11, 2001 focused heightened attention on the security status of the nation’s drinking water supplies and the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure sector to attack. As discussed in this book, Congress since has enacted security requirements for public water systems and has provided funding for vulnerability assessments, emergency planning, and drinking water research. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the lead federal agency for the water sector, has worked with water utilities, state and local governments, and federal agencies to improve the drinking water security. Environment Landslides: Causes, Types and Effects Ernest D. Werner and Hugh P. Friedman 2010. 978-1-60741-258-8. $98.00. 416 pp. Case. A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows, which can occur in offshore, coastal and onshore environments. Although the action of gravity is the primary driving force for a landslide to occur, there are other contributing factors affecting the original slope stability. Typically, pre-conditional factors build up specific sub-surface conditions that make the area/slope prone to failure, whereas the actual landslide often requires a trigger before being released. Environment Water Microbiology: Types, Analyses and Disease-Causing Microorganisms Andriy Lutsenko & Vasyl Palahniuk (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-273-1. $145.00. 378 pp. Case. Water microbiology is concerned with the microorganisms that live in the water, or those that can be transported from one habitat to

another by water. The improvement of pathogen detection methodology is an important issue for the efficient prevention of waterborne outbreaks in the populations worldwide. This book describes the direct detection of pathogens by molecular biologic techniques., i.e techniques based on the analysis of the nucleic acid content (DNA and RNA) of pathogens. The biosensor technology is also reviewed, focusing on their potential application for pathogen detection in water environments. Environment Green Composites: Properties, Design and Life Cycle Assessment Series: Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology François Willems & Pieter Moens (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-301-1. $145.00. 231 pp. Case. Green composites can be prepared by conventional blending wheat gluten (WG) and other organic or inorganic components using conventional plastic processing equipments followed by thermo-molding of the mixture at elevated temperatures to crosslinking the matrix. In recent years, great attention has been dedicated to the exploitation of natural fibers as reinforcement for plastics, replacing fibers synthetic materials. This book examines the methods for surface modification, which can be physical or chemical, according to superficial modification approach of the fibre. Environment River Sediments Series: Environmental Research Advances Greig Ramsey & Seoras McHugh (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-437-7. $98.00. 218 pp. Case. Sediments are loose earth materials with variable grain size such as sand, silt and clay that accumulate on the land surface, in river and lake beds, and on the ocean floor. This book reports how data obtained for different elements (stable and radioactive) present in bottom sediments and suspended particulate matter (SPM) can be utilized to investigate hydrological processes occurring in different hydrographic basins in Brazil, South America. Particular attention is directed towards describing the importance of sediments on the adsorption of different stable/radioactive constituents. Environment Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise - Focusing on the Mid-Atlantic Region

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 74Series: Climate Change and its Causes, Effects and Prediction Melvin C. Urajner (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-440-7. $89.00. 484 pp. Case. Global sea-level is rising, and there is evidence that the rate is accelerating. Increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, primarily from human contributions, are very likely warming the atmosphere and oceans. The warmer temperatures raise sea-level by expanding ocean water, melting glaciers, and possibly increasing the rate at which ice sheets discharge ice and water into the oceans. This book identifies and reviews the potential impacts of future sea-level rise based on present scientific understanding. Environment Carbon Offsets: Examining their Role in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Series: Climate Change and its Causes, Effects and Prediction Karen T. Morningstar (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-444-5. $79.00. 180 pp. Case. This new book looks at carbon offsets which provide a way for individuals, businesses, and governments to address concerns about the impact of their greenhouse gas emissions on the earth's climate by paying others to undertake activities that reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gases. A carbon offset can be defined as a measurable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions occurring elsewhere. Environment The Science of Climate Change and Policy Implications Series: Climate Change and its Causes, Effects and Prediction Kyle S. Hartzell (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-448-3. $43.00. 94 pp. Soft. This book is an overview of the science and policy implications of climate change. Almost all scientists agree that the Earth's climate is changing, having warmed by 0.6 to 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.1 to 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit) since the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th Century, some areas became wetter while others experienced more drought. Environment Amazon Basin: Plant Life, Wildlife and Environment Series: Environmental Research Advances Nicolás Rojas & Rafael Prieto (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-463-6. $145.00. 232 pp. Case.

Amazonian rain forest forms one of the most precious ecosystems and provides habitat for more than 50% of plant and animal species. This unique ecosystem is highly disturbed by human activities, which causes biodiversity losses. Biodiversity monitoring and conservation plays one of the most important roles of tropical environment protection. This book focuses on the assessment of species diversity and species richness in various land use systems. Environment Handbook of Environmental Research Series: Environmental Research Advances Aurel Edelstein & Dagmar Bär (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-492-6. $195.00. 604 pp. Case. It is the environment and what humans do to it or with it which will form the basis for the future of mankind. This new handbook examines a wide range of issues of an urgent nature related to the environment including engineering, assessment and management. Environment Biogeography Series: Environmental Research Advances Mihails Gailis & Stefans Kalniņš (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-494-0. $106.00. 265 pp. Case. Biogeography is the study of the geographic distribution of taxa and their attributes in space and time. Investigating biogeographic patterns and processes requires considerable amounts of data collected over large spatial and/or temporal scales. Evolutionary biogeography integrates distributional, phylogenetic, molecular and paleontological data in order to discover biogeographic patterns and assess the historical changes that have shaped them, following a step-wise approach. This book aims to understand the biogeography of the Drosophilidae in Africa and in other regions. Environment Carbon Sequestration: Methods, Modeling and Impacts Series: Climate Change and its Causes, Effects and Prediction Elke Hoch & Siegbert Grunwald (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-498-8. $129.00. 227 pp. Case. Carbon plays an important role in supporting life and all living organisms are based on the carbon atom. Among the common elements of the earth's surface, the carbon atom is one of

few that can form long organic chains and rings: this ability is the foundation of organic chemistry. In this book, the role of the plant residues in the carbon sequestration is discussed throughout plant tissue stabilization in soil, giving a new approach and understanding of the plant residue conservation in soil. Environment Marine Protected Areas Series: Oceanography and Ocean Engineering Floyd B. Mayr (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-549-7. $69.00. 153 pp. Case. This book explores the increasing impacts on the world's oceans from coastal and offshore development, overfishing, a changing climate, natural events, and other sources that are straining the health of marine ecosystems and the Great lakes. Impacts to these intricately balanced environments include declining fish populations, degradation of coral reefs and other vital habitats, threats to rare or endangered species, and loss of artifacts and resources that represent the diverse cultural heritage of the United States. Environment Water Quality: Physical, Chemical and Biological Characteristics Series: Water Resource Planning, Development and Management Kudret Ertuð & Ilker Mirza 2010. 978-1-60741-633-3. $129.00. 289 pp. Case. Water quality is the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water. It is most frequently used by reference to a set of standards against which compliance can be assessed. The most common standards used to assess water quality relate to drinking water, safety of human contact, and for health of ecosystems. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field. Environment Environmental Regulation: Evaluation, Compliance and Economic Impact Diederik Meijer & Fillipus De Jong (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-645-6. $129.00. 193 pp. Case. In an effort to protect the environment, environmental management measures have been introduced on both a mandatory and voluntary basis. Perceiving the benefits of compliance is crucial for firms to act in accordance with environmental laws and regulations. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field of study and focuses on related topics such as incentive-compatible

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 75targeting to improve effectiveness of environmental policies, antigenic/allergenic rubber proteins and environmental regulations, Chernobyl consequences and the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Environment Freshwater Ecosystems and Aquaculture Research Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Felice De Carlo & Alessio Bassano (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-707-1. $129.00. 387 pp. Case. Freshwater ecosystems, such as lakes, rivers, ponds and wetlands are a precious and critically important form of natural resource. This book highlights the need for a strong scientific approach to biomonitoring and conservation of fresh waters and identifies key shortcomings in the present approach. Pertinent examples of this come from the rapid advances made recently on the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem processes and in food web research, neither of which have so far informed monitoring and management practices. Environment Environmental Health Risks: Lead Poisoning and Arsenic Exposure Series: Environmental Health - Physical, Chem. & Biological Factors Jack D. Gosselin & Ike M. Fancher (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-781-1. $129.00. 214 pp. Case. The problem of lead poisoning can be seen all over the world, as can arsenic exposure. The most evident effects are often related with cancer development, but arsenic can cause alterations on other organs as well. This book examines the potential adverse effects of lead poisoning and arsenic exposure on human health. Environment Contaminated Soils: Environmental Impact, Disposal and Treatment Series: Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety Robert V. Steinberg (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-791-0. $135.00. 538 pp. Case. Soil contamination is caused by the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. This type of contamination typically arises from the rupture of underground storage tanks, application of pesticides, percolation of contaminated surface water to subsurface strata, oil and fuel dumping,

leaching of wastes from landfills or direct discharge of industrial wastes to the soil. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field. Environment Fluid Waste Disposal Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Kay W. Canton (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-915-0. $145.00. 382 pp. Case. Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe on fluid waste disposal with a focus on such topics as: wastewaters from the olive industry, application of sulphate-reducing bacteria in biological treatment wastewaters, electrocoagulation treatment method, usability of boron doped diamond electrodes in wastewater treatment and others. Environment Cadmium in the Environment Series: Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology Reini G. Parvau 2010. 978-1-60741-934-1. $195.00. 516 pp. Case. Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal of increasing environmental concern due to its wide variety of adverse effects. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field of study with a focus on topics such as: the relation of cadmium to other elements and the antioxidant system, mechanisms of cadmium toxicity to various trophic saltwater organisms, the immunotoxicity of cadmium and others. Environment Biological and Environmental Applications of Gas Discharge Plasmas Series: Environmental Research Advances G. Brelles-Mariño (CA State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona, CA) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-945-7. $89.00. 296 pp. Case. The book “Biological and Environmental Applications of Gas Discharge Plasmas” includes seven chapters on environmental, biological, and health-related applications and also descriptions about methodologies used to study the interaction between plasma and its target. This book gives an overview of some of the most exciting present and future applications of gas discharge plasmas.

Environment Environment-Friendly Cement Composite (EFFC) for Soil Reinforcement and Earth Slope Protection Series: Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety Z. Hossain (Grad. School/Bioresources, Mie Univ., Japan) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-956-3. $79.00. 170 pp. Case. The environment-friendly cement composite (EFCC) reinforced with geogrid or wire mesh using recycled aggregates such as concrete, stone, broken pavement, brick, gypsum and wood chips in soil-cement have tremendous benefits to the environment and significant cost savings in material acquisition and disposal. The primary purpose of this book is to provide a unified body on the EFCC and its application to soil reinforcement and earth slope protection. In this book, a comprehensive exposition of this model is made and an algorithm is developed which, with little modification, can be used to study the mechanical behavior of various EFCC elements for structural design. Environment Potential of Activated Sludge Utilization Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology X. Yang (Dept./Thermal Energy Eng., Beihang Univ., Beijing, China) 2010. 978-1-60876-019-0. $43.00. 62 pp. Soft. This book explains biogas outputs in waste sludge treatment. Anaerobic digestion techniques have traditionally been employed to reduce the volume and weight of sludge and produce corresponding amounts of biogas. This book also discusses the values of point-selectivity, which show that there is a strong presence of acetic acid and short chain organic substance in the WAO treatment process, which were experimentally confirmed by chromatogram-mass spectrograph instrument.

Environment Technologies and Management for Sustainable Biosystems J. Nair (Env.Tech.Cn't,Murdoch U,W.Austr);C. Furedy;H. Chanakya (Cn't/Sustain.Tech.,Ind.Inst./Sci.Bangalore,India);H. Doelle (Theme Ed.,Unesco) 2010. 978-1-60876-104-3. $89.00. 306 pp. Case. Provision of water, food, energy, and shelter throughout the world were integrated with bio-systems and was a sustainable approach for the management of organic wastes as well as in the past. In questioning the sustainability of lifestyle

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 76and commerical activities old approaches have been reassessed and refined. The papers in this book will be of interest to academics, industries, policy makers and community workers who are worrying on several aspects of utilising bio-sytems and making it sustainable. The topics discussed in this book are mainly on the technologies related to the management of bio-systems. Environment Buildings and the Environment Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Jonas Nemecek & Patrik Schulz (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-128-9. $129.00. 346 pp. Case. The rise of living standards and the deterioration of thermal conditions in the urban environment are mainly responsible for the increase in the energy consumption in buildings. This book focuses on ways to reduce building energy consumption by designing buildings which are more economical in their use of energy for heating, lighting, cooling, ventilation and hot water supply. This book also details the establishment of negatively-charged indoor air conditions and investigate their biological effects. Environment Carbon Tax and Cap-and-Trade Tools: Market-Based Approaches for Controlling Greenhouse Gases Series: Climate Change and its Causes, Effects and Prediction Nelson E. Burney (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-137-1. $69.00. 126 pp. Case. Global climate change is one of the nation's most significant long-term policy challenges. Human activities are producing increasingly large quantities of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2. The accumulation of those gases in the atmosphere is expected to have potentially serious and costly effects on regional climates throughout the world. This book consists of public documents which have been located, gathered, combined, reformatted, and enhanced with a subject index, selectively edited and bound to provide easy access. Environment Check Dams, Morphological Adjustments and Erosion Control in Torrential Streams C. C. Garcia (Univ./Murcia, Murcia, Spain) and M. A. Lenzi (Univ./Padova, Italy) (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-146-3. $98.00. 351 pp. Case.

Check dams are a potentially effective instrument for planning of hydrological risks and soil conservation. This book is an attempt to compile different based-field and laboratory research works in torrential head water areas. Though the main purpose of check dams is to stabilize the channel bed and diminish the boundary sheer stress reaching a minor longitudinal slope, they can reduce the volume of channel-stored material favouring local scour processes downstream and occasionally destabilize the hill slopes upstream. Environment Recent Progress on Earthquake Geology P. Guarnieri (Univ./Catania, Corso Italia, Catania, Italy; GEUS The Geological Survey/Denmark & Greenland, Copenhagen, DK) (Ed) 2010. 978-1-60876-147-0. $79.00. 273 pp. Case. The collected articles highlight the importance of the geology of the events. Only through the reconstruction of the past can we try to do forecasting for the future. Otherwise, our tools would be limited to mere preventive measures. The knowledge of when, where, how often, and with what magnitude large earthquakes occur is crucial for understanding and characterizing the seismic hazard of a region. For this purpose, the papers regard the recent progress in the study of recent and past seismic events on the base of the descriptions and analysis of primary effects (surface ruptures) and secondary ones (tsunamis and liquefactions). Environment Meltdown: Climate Change, Natural Disasters and other Catastrophes - Fears and Concerns of the Future K. Gow (Queensland Univ./Tech, Australia) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-153-1. $89.00. 448 pp. Case. In this book, there are a number of chapters that focus on the theoretical positions and cognition about fears and concerns for the future, in different segments of the world’s population. There are other chapters that describe nature’s situation as it is today, with water shortages, threats of sea-level rise, loss of forests, habitats and wildlife in various parts of the globe. These chapters demonstrate the complexities involved in attempting to understand which aspects relate to climate change, which aspects are distinct

from climate change, and indeed which aspects were already in existence, but have been, and will be, exacerbated by climate change influences. Environment Environmental Change and Medicine Series: Environmental Health - Physical, Chemical and Biological Factors V. Wiwanitkit (Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok. Thailand) (Ed) 2010. 978-1-60876-155-5. $43.00. 90 pp. Case. Environmental change is the present focus of our world. Its effect is interesting and should be followed. Based on the success of the previous book "climate change and health", it seems that the topic is of interest to the general readers in both medical and environmental science. Examples and models of important diseases are given in the chapters of this book. Environment Amendment-Enhanced Phytoextraction of Soil Contaminants Series: Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety A. Johnson & N. Singhal (Univ./Auckland, New Zealand) (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-278-1. $43.00. 87 pp. Soft. This book presents an overview of plant physiology and the routes of contaminant uptake as well as the potential benefits and limitations of using soil amendments to enhance phytoextraction. While amendments can offer some benefits for contaminant removal from soil, their influence is often dependent on factors such as site conditions, contaminants present and plant species involved. Implementation of phytoremediation technologies, as with other remediation approaches, remains site-specific and therefore requires an understanding of these factors. Environment Man and the Geosphere Series: Earth Sciences in the 21st Century Igor V. Florinsky (Inst./Mathematical Problems/Biology, Russian Acad./Sci. Moscow, RU) (Ed) 2010. 978-1-60876-387-0. $145.00. 399 pp. Case. Little is known about biotropic effects of the Earth’s fluid degassing, geomagnetic activity, natural background radiation, fluid migration and gas emission within fault zones, mild seismicity, cyclicity of tectonic and climatic

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 77processes, etc. This book is the first attempt to synthesize the interdisciplinary knowledge on all geogenic factors influencing humans, society, and civilization. The book consists of two parts. The first part represents the state-of-the-art in the field of geo-bio-interactions. The second part of the book introduces particular examples of the influence of the geological environment on the biosphere and anthroposphere. Environment Biofouling: Types, Impact and Anti-Fouling Series: Pollution Science, Technology and Abatement Jun Chan & Shing Wong (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-501-0. $145.00. 377 pp. Case. Biofouling is usually defined as an especially economically significant process that occurs on ships' hulls, where high levels of fouling can reduce the performance of the vessel and increase its fuel requirements. However, in the aquatic environment, such burden is generally of importance for all types of organisms present. This book concentrates on aquatic mammals from marine and freshwater biotopes, summarizing their different strategies to cope with the permanent challenge of being colonised by a multitude of bacteria, fungi or algae, and moreover, larvae of different invertebrates. Environment Grassland Biodiversity: Habitat Types, Ecological Processes and Environmental Impacts Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology Johan Runas & Theodor Dahlgren (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-542-3. $145.00. 398 pp. Case. Genetic diversity and species diversity are both crucial for ecosystem stability. Analysis of plant diversity aims to understand the organization and the variability of biological populations within ecosystems. This book provides a review on chemotaxonomical criteria helping to understand complex structures of plant diversity. It focuses particularly on the chemotaxonomic usefulness of phenolic compounds in analysis of chemical polymorphisms at different taxonomic levels. Environment Industrial Fermentation: Food Processes, Nutrient Sources and Production Strategies Jürgen Krause and Oswald Fleischer (Editors)

2010. 978-1-60876-550-8. $145.00. 400 pp. Case. In this book, the authors summarize such research from Thailand, a well-known agricultural country from Asia. The authors also summarize recent reports focusing on the metagenomics analysis and application of the fermentation industry. Furthermore, increasing demand for high-value oils has focused commercial attention on the provision of suitable biosynthetic framework for their production. This book examines the biotechnological production and application of high-value microbial oils. Environment Conservation Research in Uganda's Savannas: A Review of Park History, Applied Research, Application of Research to Park Management W. Olupot, L. Parry M. Gunness and A. J. Plumptre (Wildlife Conser.Soci.(Uganda Kampala) 2010. 978-1-60876-575-1. $69.00. 150 pp. Case. In recent decades, there has been increased interest in applying science to the management of ecosystems. However, designing research programs that directly support conservation is never straightforward especially for research intended to support protected area conservation. A good understanding of the intensity of threats, their ramifications, and the impacts of conservation is central to conservation. This book and its complement for forests, is intended to increase understanding of what constitutes conservation research in protected areas and how it is applied. Environment Conservation Research in Uganda's Forests: A Review of Site History, Research, and Use of Research in Uganda's Forest Parks and Budongo Forest Reserve William Olupot 2010. 978-1-60876-577-5. $69.00. 185 pp. Case. In recent decades, there has been increased interest in understanding ecosystems in order to be able to manage and conserve them. Yet examples of how research directly supports conservation are rare. This book is intended to encourage thinking about what constitutes conservation research to be able to better develop projects that directly support conservation. The aim of this book is to support research that directly benefits conservation by reviewing applied research and providing examples in which it has been used for conservation purposes.

Environment Mechanisms of Cadmium Toxicity to Various Trophic Saltwater Organisms Z. Wang & C. Yan (Key Lab./Urban Envir. &Health,Inst./U.Envir,C..Acad./Sci, Xiamen,China); H. Kong & D. Wu(Sch./Envir. Sci.&Eng., Shang.Jiao Tong U.) 2010. 978-1-60876-646-8. $43.00. 83 pp. Soft. In this book, the authors summarize basic and experimental knowledge on sources and toxicity of cadmium and overview mechanisms of toxicity and detoxification for various trophic aquatic organisms exposed to cadmium different routes, which will assist ecological risk assessments involving cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is known to be both extremely toxic and ubiquitous in natural environments. Environment National Parks: Vegetation, Wildlife and Threats Grazia Polisciano and Olmo Farina 2010. 978-1-60876-742-7. $129.00. 255 pp. Case. This book examines the impact of disturbance, specifically habitat fragmentation and forest harvesting in national parks. This book also presents the results of observations of bulk deposition and its physico-chemical properties in national parks in Poland and tries to identify tendencies of change in its composition. Environment Soil Contamination to Land Restoration Claudio Bini (Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, Venice, Italy) 2010. 978-1-60876-853-0. $43.00. 78 pp. Soft. Remediation of contaminated soils is one of the most important environmental issues. Chemical soil degradation affects 12% of all degraded soils in the world, totaling 2 billions hectares. Soil contamination is not only a social and sanitary issue, but has also an economic concern, since it implies major costs related to decreasing productivity and monetary evaluation of the contaminated sites. Environment Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria in Biological Treatment Wastewaters Dorota Wolicka (Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology, Faculty of Geology, University of Warsaw, Poland)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 782010. 978-1-60876-931-5. $43.00. 70 pp. Soft. Human activity is strictly linked with the production of waste, i.e., materials and substances that are undesired and cannot be used further. On the one hand these substances are natural to the environment, eliminated from further technological process by their uselessness (e.g. mining waste), or represent new products such as anthropogenic waste, being the by-product of industrial and agricultural activities. This book addresses this very important issue and covers the topic of restriction of emission and removal of hazardous gaseous emanations that should be conducted in places where they are formed. Environment Livelihoods and Vulnerability in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Southern Africa Charlie M. Shackleton (D. of En. Science, R. Un., Grahamst., S.Africa) 2010. 978-1-60876-940-7. $89.00. 267 pp. Case. The purpose of the book is to provide evidence for policy analysts, decision-makers and researchers of the significant links between the health of ecosystems and human well-being, based on a review of literature and case studies from the arid and semi-arid lands of southern Africa. The argument is that a neglect and abuse of ecosystem goods and services exacerbates poverty, especially for the already vulnerable and marginalised who typically have inadequate options or capital to address these negative effects. Environment Borate-Tellurate Glasses: An Alternative of Immobilization of the Hazardous Wastes S.Rada, E.Culea (Tec.U.Cluj-Napoca,Romania), M.Culea (BabesBolyai) 2010. 978-1-61668-263-7. $43.00. 101 pp. Soft. Immobilization of high level toxic wastes by vitrification is a well established process that has been studied extensively over last 40 years. A suitable glass host is used to dissolve the high level nuclear waste to form a glassy (vitreous) homogeneous product that can be cast into suitable forms, including large glass blocks. This new book analyzes the immobilization of high level toxic wastes through the use of an appropriate glass host. Environment Runoff under Sprinkler Irrigation: Affecting Factors and Control Practices

Luis Leopoldo Silva (Evora University, Evora, Portugal) 2010. 978-1-61668-596-6. $43.00. 63 pp. Soft. Sprinkler irrigation systems are among the most popular and used irrigation systems in the world, and the trend is to an increase in their use. The evolution to low pressure operating systems, in order to save energy, has increased surface runoff problems in recent years. As a result, there is an actual and present need to continue studying the interaction between these irrigation systems and the soil to prevent surface runoff and soil erosion. This new book highlights solutions that must be adopted in order to address the technical and economic aspects of runoff.

Equations Equations Qualitative Investigations and Approximate Methods for Impulsive Equations S. G. Hristova (Dept. of Applied Math. & Modeling, Plovdi Univ., Bulgaria) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-294-1. $129.00. 177 pp. Case. This new and important book expands the idea of the wide specter of the theory of impulsive equations to the theoretical and applied researchers in mathematics and provides them a tool and motivation for deeper investigations and applications of these equations to real world problems. It deals with the theory of impulsive differential equations, which is a relatively new area and seems to hold a considerable potential.

Food Science Food Science Drying of Food Materials: Transport Phenomena K. Kahveci and A. Cihan, (Trakya University, Turkey) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-231-6. $45.00. 213 pp. Soft. Drying has been one of the most important techniques used in food preservation for long years. The drying process has to be performed considering energy economy and the quality standards for the product. Therefore, it is of great importance to understand the physical phenomena taking place in the drying processes which is the subject of this book. Food Science Lactic Acid Cheese Safety Izabela Steinka (Gdynia Maritime University, Morska) (Editor)

2008. 978-1-60456-244-6. $45.00. 122 pp. Soft. This book discusses numerous problems occurring in relation to microbiological quality of lactic acid cheese. Lactic acid cheese constitutes the source of various nutritive substances, which results in a possibility of allochthonous micro-flora to grow despite the presence of starter micro-flora. One of the issues discussed herein comprised the results of microbiological research depending on tvarog packing system. Food Science Food Chemistry Research Developments Konstantinos N. Papadopoulos (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-262-0. $150.00. 311 pp. Case. Food chemistry is the study of chemical processes and interactions of all biological and non-biological components of foods. The biological substances include such items as meat, poultry, lettuce, beer, and milk as examples. It is similar to biochemistry in its main components such as carbohydrates, lipids, and protein, but it also includes areas such as water, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, food additives, flavors, and colors. This discipline also encompasses how products change under certain food processing techniques and ways either to enhance or to prevent them from happening. This new book presents the recent research from around the world in this field. Food Science Food Safety, Fresh Produce and FDA Oversight Series: Food Science and Technology Russell P. Barton (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-788-5. $89.00. 120 pp. Case. In recent years, both domestic and imported produce have been linked to reported outbreaks of foodborne illness. Contamination in produce is of particular concern because produce is often consumed raw. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has primary responsibility for ensuring the safety of both domestic and imported fresh produce. For this review, the authors analyzed FDA spending data and estimates and FDA activities data, reviewed FDA plans, and interviewed FDA officials and others.

Genetics Genetics Lecture Notes on Computational Mutation Guang Wu & Shaomin Yan (Dream Tech SciTech Consulting, Guangdong Province, China) (Editors)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 792008. 978-1-60456-516-4. $79.00. 240 pp. Case. The computational mutation is an approach through quantification of DNA/RNA/protein sequence using sophisticated mathematical methods to analyze the mutation trend, simulate the evolutionary process through mutations, and predict the mutations at DNA/RNA/protein levels. Therefore, the computational mutation approach includes two stages of developments, the development of methods for quantification of DNA/RNA/proteins, and the application of mathematical models to quantified DNA/RNA/proteins.

Internet Internet Internet Protocol 6 Julie C. Gaffin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-349-6. $52.00. 128 pp. Soft. The Internet Protocol (IP) is an international communications standard that is essential to the operation of both the public Internet and many private networks in existence today. IP provides a standardized “envelope” that carries addressing, routing, and message-handling information, thereby enabling a message to be transmitted from its source to its final destination over the various interconnected networks that comprise the Internet.

Marine Biology Marine Biology Microbial Processes and Carbon Cycling in the Ocean N. Jiao (Nat'l Key Lab/ Marine Envir. Sci, U. Xiamen, .Fujian,China); C. Zhang (Third Inst. Oceanog. S.Admin, F. China, Dept. Marine Sci. U. Georgia) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-779-3. $35.00. 95 pp. Soft. This book discusses recent progress in microbial oceanography with emphasis on microbial processes and mechanisms related to carbon cycling in the ocean, including the newly recognized microbial light utilization in the surface ocean, archaeal carbon fixation and methane oxidation in the deep ocean and sediment, as well as lysis of host organisms by viroplankton and its influence on carbon cycling in the water column.

Material Sciences Material Sciences Biomimetic and Supramolecular Systems Research

Arturo H. Lima (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-405-1. $150.00. 372 pp. Case. This new book is dedicated to new research on conceiving, designing, constructing and testing materials, structures, devices and systems which are based on supramolecular aggregates and on larger-scale assemblies which replicate biological structures and processes. Material Sciences Hydrodynamic and Mass Transfer in Vortical-Type Devices R. R. Usmanova (Ufa St.Aviation Tech. U., Russia); A. K. Panov (Acad./Sci./Rep. Bashkirnostan, Rus.); G.E. Zaikov (Russ.Acad.Sci., Moscow, R.) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-400-6. $150.00. 114 pp. Case. The monograph is devoted to modern methods of calculation and the designing of devices of vortical type providing realization of effective processes of division and mass transfer. In the book the designs of vortical devices are considered, the available experimental material on research of dedusters is systematized. Results of the work can be used in development and designing of vortical devices for processes for dust separation. Material Sciences Experimental Activity on a Large SOFC Generator P. Santarelli, Cali M. Leone (Dipart. di Energ.. Politecnico di Torino, Italy); G. Orsello (TurboCare S.p.A., Torino, Italy) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-743-4. $35.00. 105 pp. Soft. The Multiscale Analysis Group of the Politecnico di Torino (Italy) is involved in the experimental analysis and modeling of the CHP-100 SOFC Field Unit built by Siemens Power Generation Stationary Fuel Cells (SPG-SFC). The experimental analysis of a large SOFC generator in operation is a complex task, due to the large number of variables which affect its operation, the limited number of measurements points in the generator volume, the necessity to avoid malfunctions in the real operation. As a consequence, the experimental analysis of the CHP-100 SOFC Field Unit has been developed with methods of Design of Experiments, and with a statistical analysis of the collected data. Material Sciences Photoluminescence Research Progress Harry K. Wright and Grace V. Edwards (Editors)

2008. 978-1-60456-538-6. $150.00. 353 pp. Case. Photoluminescence (abbreviated as PL) is a process in which a substance absorbs photons (electromagnetic radiation) and then radiates photons back out. Quantum mechanically, this can be described as an excitation to a higher energy state and then a return to a lower energy state accompanied by the emission of a photon. Material Sciences Progress in Polymer Nanocomposite Research S. Thomas (Sch.Chem. Sci., Mahatma Gandhi U., India), G. Zaikov (N.M.E. Inst. /Bioch/Phy.Russian Acad./Sci.Moscow,Russia) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-484-6. $165.00. 425 pp. Case. The present book focuses on the preparation, properties, characterization and applications of polymer nanocomposites. In this book the ultimate properties of the nanocomposites have been correlated with the key parameters of filler dispersion and filler-matrix interaction. The use of various sophisticated instrument techniques for the characterization of these nanocomposites are also reviewed. Material Sciences Magnetism and Superconductivity in Low-Dimensional Systems: Utilization in Future Applications D. Stamopoulos (Inst. of Materials Science, Athens, Greece) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-730-4. $87.00. 221 pp. Case. This book presents current research topics related to the physics of low-dimensional systems such as magnetic nanoparticles-proteins conjugates and transition metal spin clusters (zero-dimensional systems), and both plain and hybrid micro/nano wires embedded in a normal-metal matrix (one-dimensional systems), and both plain and hybrid magnetic/superconducting thin films (two-dimensional systems). The unconventional magnetic and superconducting properties of these systems are experimentally accessed in relation to the preparation conditions and the subsequent chemical/thermal/mechanical treatment. Material Sciences Research in Hybrid Materials Simon J. Brunner and Julian W. Egger 2008. 978-1-60456-718-2. $150.00. 187 pp. Case. This book provides diverse articles from around the globe in the field of hybrid materials. Hybrid materials have currently an great impact on numerous future developments including nanotechnology. Hybrid materials not only represent a creative approach to design of new

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 80materials, but their improved or unusual properties also allow the development of innovative industrial applications. This interdisciplinary research field will open a land of promising applications in many areas including optics, electronics, ionics, mechanics, energy, environment, biology, medicine. Material Sciences Modelling of Multilayered Piezoelectric Composites Claire David (Université Paris 6- Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, Institut Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, Paris, France) 2008. 978-1-60456-868-4. $35.00. 85 pp. Soft. The authors hereafter study the modelling of composite multilayered piezoelectric plates. Their theory is based on an hybrid approach, where the mechanical and electrical continuity conditions are satisfied, as well as the boundary conditions on the top and bottom surfaces of the structure. The accuracy of the proposed theory is assessed through investigation of significant problems, for which an exact three-dimensional solution is known. Material Sciences Graphene and Graphite Materials Series: Materials Science and Technologies H. E. Chan (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-666-6. $98.00. 305 pp. Case. Graphene is a nanomaterial combining very simple atomic structure with intriguingly complex and largely unexplored physics. Since its first isolation about four years ago researchers suggested a large number of applications for this material in anticipation of future technological revolutions. In particular, graphene is considered as a potential candidate for replacing silicon in future electronic devices. Graphene is a perfect example of the wonders of nanotechnology, in which common substances are scaled down to an atomic level to uncover new and exciting possibilities.The mineral graphite is one of the allotropes of carbon. Material Sciences Photoionization of Polyvalent Ions D. Möncke & D. Ehrt (Otto-Schott-Institut für Glasschemie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany) (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-071-3. $37.00. 92 pp. Soft. The effect of polyvalent dopants on photoinduced defect formation was studied in different glasses. Ionization of the glass matrix results in intrinsic defects, positively charged hole and negatively charged electron centers. Polyvalent dopants can be photooxidized or

photoreduced. These extrinsic defects might replace selectively one or several intrinsic defects and/or cause an increase in the number of opposite charged defects. Photoionization can also result in unusual dopant valences otherwise not observed in glasses. Material Sciences Physical Science Textbooks. History and Philosophy of Science Perspective M.Niaz (Epistemology of Sci.Group, Dept.of Chem., U. de Oriente, Estado Sucre, Venezuela) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-485-3. $35.00. 101 pp. Soft. Research in science education has recognized the importance of presenting physical science within a history and philosophy of science (HPS) perspective in order to facilitate students’ understanding. The objective of this study is to present a framework based on HPS for analyzing introductory freshman level general chemistry and physics textbooks published in U.S.A. A review of the relevant literature in science education shows that most textbooks ignore HPS. It is concluded that if the authors want their students to understand science and not simply memorize algorithms, then a revision of the textbooks is necessary. Material Sciences Aromaticity: Exploring Basic Chemical Concepts with the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecule M. Mandado, M. J. G. Moa and R. A. Mosquera (Deprt/Química Fís, Fac. / Química,U. Vigo, Spain) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-408-2. $45.00. 80 pp. Soft. Aromaticity is among the most frequently used concepts in the chemical literature. Nevertheless, it has to be stressed that aromaticity is not an observable that could be directly obtained from molecular wave function. So, it remains as a controversial concept and its physical origin is still being debated. This has lead to multiple ways for assessing the aromatic or antiaromatic character of molecules. This book reports on its application to the study of the aromaticity in all metal compounds. Material Sciences Trends in Hazardous Materials Research Edward C. Bookings (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-335-9. $145.00. 242 pp. Case. Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous

waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This new book brings together the latest research in this diverse field. Material Sciences Trends in Polymer Research G. E. Zaikov (N.M.Emanuel Ins.of Bioch.Phy.,Moscow) & Yu. B. Monakov (Ins.of Organic Chemistry, Ufa,Russia) Eds. 2009. 978-1-59454-274-9. $129.00. 148 pp. Case. This book discusses and presents research in the study of polymers. Material Sciences Progress in Pesticides Research Christopher M. Kanzantzakis (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-201-9. $129.00. 531 pp. Case. This new book focuses on pesticide research. A pesticide is a substance or mixture of substances used for preventing, controlling, or lessening the damage caused by a pest. A pesticide may be a chemical substance, biological agent (such as a virus or bacteria), antimicrobial, disinfectant or device used against any pest. Material Sciences Copper Distributions in Aluminium Alloys T. H. Muster, A. E. Hughes (CSIRO Manufacturing & Mater.Tech.,Clayton, Austral);G. E. Thompson (Corr.&Protect.Cntr,Sch.Mater,U/Manchester, UK) 2009. 978-1-60456-395-5. $39.00. 114 pp. Soft. This book examines how the copper distributions change, as a result of corrosion reactions, and explores the influence of these changes on continued corrosion. The influence of the distribution of copper in aluminium alloys on metal finishing processes and the redistribution of copper as a result of metal finishing is also examined. Material Sciences Charge Carrier Transport in Organic Semiconductor Thin Film Devices Y.-q. Peng, F.-p. Lu ,Q.-s. Yang, H.-w. Xing, and X.-s. Li (Inst. of Microelectronics, Sch.of

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 81Phys.Sci./Techn., Lanzhou U., China) (Eds.) 2009. 978-1-60456-369-6. $39.00. 90 pp. Soft. In this book the authors investigate the mechanism of charge carrier transport in organic semiconductor thin film devices (OTFDs). Numerical models for the current conduction in single layer OTFDs including both injection and bulk effect for both trap free organics as well as organics with traps exponentially distributed in energy are developed. Material Sciences Giant Magnetoresistance: New Research Adrian D. Torres and Daniel A. Perez (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-733-5. $98.00. 299 pp. Case. The 2007 Nobel Prize in physics was been awarded to Albert Fert and Peter Grunberg for simultaneously and independently discovering giant magnetoresistance. This property has allowed the explosion of disk-space growth and is cited as being one of the first nanotechnology breakthroughs. Material Sciences Research Progress in Cancer Prevention Camille I. Richard & Sarah E. Mercier (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-765-6. $69.00. 289 pp. Case. Cancer has a complex etiology, probably due to a sophisticated interaction between the genetic endowment of individuals and environmental risk factors. The continuing magnitude and severity of cancer as a major health problem renders cancer prevention an important area in the field of cancer research. Developments in cancer prevention have benefitted from the recent advances in molecular and cellular biology. Material Sciences Plastic Recyling S. Manrich (U. Fed./ São Carlos, São Carlos, S. Paulo, Brazil) & A. Santos (Inst./esquisas Tecnológ./ Estado de São Paulo, Brazil) (Eds.) 2009. 978-1-60456-969-8. $29.00. 107 pp. Soft. Since the discovery of plastics several decades ago, the widespread consumption of plastic products and their subsequent inappropriate disposal and accumulation have recently generated new societal concerns of waste management due to their inherent slow degradability, high volume increase and low recycling rates, which are negative on the basis of self-sustainability.

Material Sciences Computational Materials Wilhelm U. Oster (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-896-7. $89.00. 577 pp. Case. This book provides up-to-date research on the field computational materials. This field of study consists of the construction of mathematical models and numerical solution techniques with the use of computers to analyze and solve scientific, social scientific and engineering problems. Material Sciences Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites. Vol. 3 A. Jimenez (Dept./Analy. Chem.,Nut. & Food Sci., U. /Alicante,Sp.) and G. E. Zaikov (N.M. Eman.Inst./Biochem. Phy.,RU Acad.Mosc. RU) 2009. 978-1-60692-155-5. $145.00. 213 pp. Case. The words presented in the epigraph are particularly true today. This slogan is sensible for us to do so in science, in particular in the area of New Materials and applications of biomaterials for common uses. We, the editors of this volume, have carried out a selection and seemingly have chosen enough of good reviews and unique works in the branch of biodegradable polymers and sustainable composites. Material Sciences Recent Advances in Dielectric Materials Ai Huang (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-266-8. $129.00. 906 pp. Case. This book describes various dielectric material properties, used in many kinds of research, and its industrial applications. A dielectric is a nonconducting substance and a poor conductor of electricity. They are often used in the construction of radio-frequency transmission lines. Most dielectric materials are solid (i.e., porcelain, glass, plastics). Material Sciences Experimental Psychology Research Trends Eleanor B. Hartonek (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-947-6. $89.00. 274 pp. Case. Experimental psychology approaches psychology as one of the natural sciences, and therefore assumes that it is susceptible to the experimental method. Many experimental psychologists have gone further, and have

assumed that all methods of investigation other than experimentation are suspect. Material Sciences Modeling of Photonic Devices Vittorio M.N. Passaro (Politecnico de Bari, Bari, Italy) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-980-3. $89.00. 424 pp. Case. The purpose of this ewn book is to show the main techniques and strategies needed to design and model simple and complex photonic devices, which can be used for telecommunications, signar processing or sensing applications. In fact, the modeling approaches and techniques of photonic devices are not yet well standardized. Material Sciences Silenced Women Zenobia C.Y. Chan (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-199-9. $49.00. 175 pp. Case. 'Silenced Women' is a means to let the invisible women be seen, the voiceless viewpoints to be realized, the hidden thoughts on what and how Christian issues, love and women’s life experiences can be revealed. It is not only a book about the author who is a Chinese woman behind the scene, but also a book for other silenced women who are marginalized and excluded from the “Centre” of power and representation. Material Sciences Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor GAO 2009. 978-1-60692-295-8. $49.00. 90 pp. Soft. This book examines the minimum performance requirements that equipment must meet to satisfy the requirements of criminal justice agencies and the methods that shall be used to test this performance. Material Sciences Magnetic Materials: Research, Technology and Applications Jacob I. Levine (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-145-6. $129.00. 636 pp. Case. When a material is placed within a magnetic field, the magnetic forces of the material's electrons will be affected. This effect is known as Faraday's Law of Magnetic Induction. However, materials can react quite differently to the presence of an external magnetic field. This reaction is dependent on a number of factors, such as the atomic and molecular structure of the material, and the net magnetic field associated with the atoms.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 82Material Sciences Electron–Phonon Interactions in Novel Nanoelectronics Takashi Kato (Inst. for Innovative Sci. & Tech., Grad. School/Eng. Nagasaki Inst./Applied Sci., Shuku-machi,Nagasaki,Japan) 2009. 978-1-60692-170-8. $29.00. 95 pp. Soft. In this book, the electron–phonon interactions in the charged molecular systems such as polyacenes, polyfluoroacenes, B, N-substituted polyacenes, and polycyanodienes are discussed. Material Sciences Fatigue Crack Growth: Mechanics, Behavior and Prediction Alphonse F. Lignelli (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-476-1. $89.00. 276 pp. Case. Fatigue is one of the primary reasons for the failure of structural components. The life of a fatigue crack has two parts, initiation and propagation. Dislocations play a major role in the fatigue crack initiation phase. It has been observed in laboratory testing that after a large number of loading cycles dislocations pile up and form structures called persistent slip bands (PSB).Fatigue crack growth is a crucial subject in the aircraft, railroad and other transportation industries as well as in the biomedical industry.This new book presents the lates research in the field. Material Sciences Amorphous Materials: Research, Technology and Application Jason R. Telle & Norman A. Pearlstine (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-235-4. $129.00. 347 pp. Case. Amorphous materials, also known as soft glass, lack a definite form. Computer modeling of liquid and amorphous metals has a rather long history. Due to computer facilities progress, possibilities of construction of adequate model of liquid or amorphous metal have considerably increased. New results and also some problems that have arisen in the literature are discussed in this book. In particular, problems of ambiguity of correlation structure- interaction potential, topological aspects of structural characteristics of non-crystalline system and feature of diffusion in amorphous systems are discussed. Material Sciences High Nonlinearity Optical Fiber Technology Ju Han Lee (School/Electrical & Computer Engineering, Univ./Seoul, Republic/Korea) (Editor)

2009. 978-1-60692-674-1. $37.00. 104 pp. Soft. All-optical signal processing technology has been of high technical interest in the field of fiber-optic communication systems and networks, since it can provide the most powerful way to overcome the optical-to-electrical domain conversion-induced data traffic bottleneck. Material Sciences Uranium: Compounds, Isotopes and Applications Gerhardt H. Wolfe (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-573-7. $145.00. 598 pp. Case. Many contemporary uses of uranium exploit its unique nuclear properties. Uranium-235 has the distinction of being the only naturally occurring fissile isotope. Uranium-238 is both fissionable by fast neutrons, and fertile (capable of being transmuted to fissile plutonium-239 in a nuclear reactor). An artificial fissile isotope, uranium-233, can be produced from natural thorium and is also important in nuclear technology. Material Sciences Energy and Buildings: Efficiency, Air Quality, and Conservation Joseph B. Utrick (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-049-2. $115.00. 468 pp. Case. Buildings represent sites of both enormous energy usage but also offer equally enormous opportunities for energy savings. This book presents a wide-ranging discussion on efficiency, air quality and conservation of energy in buildings. Material Sciences Gas Closed System Cycles Chih Wu (U S Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD) 2009. 978-1-60741-058-4. $37.00. 105 pp. Soft. Heat engines that use gases as the working fluid in a closed system model were discussed in this book. Otto cycle, Diesel, Miller, and Dual cycle are internal combustion engines. Stirling cycle is an external combustion engine. The Otto cycle is a spark-ignition reciprocating engine made of an isentropic compression process, a constant volume combustion process, an isentropic expansion process, and a constant volume cooling process. Material Sciences Advances in Polymer Latex Technology Series: Polymer Science and Technology

V. Mittal (Institute/Chem. & Bioeng., Zurich, Switzerland) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-170-3. $79.00. 305 pp. Case. The polymer latex technology by emulsion polymerization offers significant advantages as compared to bulk and solution polymerization technologies owing to the better control of heat and viscosity of the medium along with the possibility of increasing the molecular weight of the polymer chains without affecting the rate of polymerization. Material Sciences From Femto-to Attoscience and Beyond J. Marciak-Kozlowska (Inst. of Electron Tech., Warsaw, Poland) M. Kozlowski (Physics Dept. Warsaw Univ., Warsaw, Poland) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-164-2. $79.00. 199 pp. Case. In this book the interaction of the attosecond laser pulses with matter is investigated. The Proca's termal equation for laster - matter interaction is formulated and solved. It is shown that for attosecond laster pulses the Proca's thermal equation can be simplified and thermal Klein-Gordon equation is obtained. Material Sciences Physical Aging of Glasses: The VFT Approach Series: Materials Science and Technologies Jacques Rault (Université de Paris-Sud, Orsay, France) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-316-5. $79.00. 120 pp. Case. Metallic, organic and mineral glasses evolve similarly with the time and approach an equilibrium state. This physical aging, a basic feature of the glassy state, is very important for a practical point of view. The aging time and the conditions of glass preparation are important parameters, as temperature, stress and strain levels, which affect the mechanical properties at short and long times. Material Sciences Modern Trends in Macromolecular Chemistry Jon N. Lee (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-252-6. $129.00. 336 pp. Case. Macromolecular chemistry is the study of the physical, biological and chemical structure, properties, composition, and reaction mechanisms of macromolecules. A macromolecule is a molecule that consists of one or more types of repeated 'building blocks'.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 83The building blocks are called monomeric units (monomers). Material Sciences Appetite and Nutritional Assessment Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress Shane J. Ellsworth & Reece C. Schuster 2009. 978-1-60741-085-0. $129.00. 429 pp. Case. Appetite is the desire to eat food and it exists in all higher lifeforms, and serves to regulate adequate energy intake to maintain metabolic needs. A person's nutritional assessment is an in-depth evaluation of both objective and subjective data related to the individual's food and nutrient intake, lifestyle, and medical history. Material Sciences Environmental Services and Agriculture Karl T. Poston (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-053-9. $43.00. 118 pp. Soft. U.S. farmers and ranchers produce a wide variety of commodities for food, fuel and fiber in response to market signals. Farms also contain significant amounts of natural resources that can provide a host of environmental services, including cleaner air and water, flood control, and improved wildlife habitat. Material Sciences Strength of Materials Gustavo Mendes and Bruno Lago (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-500-8. $129.00. 284 pp. Case. The strength of a material refers to the material's ability to withstand an applied stress without failure. The applied stress may be tensile, compressive, or shear. A material's strength is dependent on its microstructure. The engineering processes to which a material is subjected can alter this microstructure. Material Sciences Econometric Modeling of Value at Risk T. Angelidis, S. Degiannakis (Dprt./Econ.Univ./Peloponnese,Tripoli, Greece,Dprt.of Statistics, Athens U. / Econom.Business, Athens) 2009. 978-1-60741-040-9. $37.00. 83 pp. Soft. Recently risk management has become a standard prerequisite for all financial institutions. Value-at-Risk is the main tool of reporting to the bank regulators the risk that the financial institutions face. As it is essential to

estimate it accurately, numerous methods have been proposed in order to minimize the forecast error. This book provides a selective survey of the risk management techniques that have been applied and discusses potential improvements in estimating, evaluating and adjusting Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall. Material Sciences Magnetic Properties and Applications of Ferromagnetic Microwires with Amorpheous and Nanocrystalline Structure A. Zhukov (Dept./Physics/Materials,Basque Univ.,San Sebastian,Spain)& V. Zhukova (TAMAG Ibérica S.L., Parque Tech.de Miramón,20009 San Sebastian,Spain) 2009. 978-1-60741-770-5. $43.00. 177 pp. Soft. Recent advances in technology involving magnetic materials require development of novel advanced magnetic materials with improved magnetic and magneto-transport properties. Additionally the tendency on miniaturization of the modern magnetic sensors and devices stimulates development of such magnetic materials with reduced dimensionality. Material Sciences Electron Beam Modification of Solids: Mechanisms, Common Features and Promising Applications S. Mjakin, M. Sychov & I .Vasiljeva (St-Petersburg S. Inst./Tech. Rus.) 2009. 978-1-60741-780-4. $135.00. 133 pp. Case. The effect of electron beam treatment upon various materials (oxides, sulfides, ceramics, polymers) is studied to clarify the general features of chemical reactions involving surface functional groups in correlation with the processing parameters and optimize the potential applications of electron beam technologies. Particularly, pretreatment with accelerated electrons under the optimal conditions provides: control of the surface functionality (ratios between various types of Lewis and Brensted sites). Material Sciences New Developments in Materials Science Research B. M. Caruta (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-854-3. $170.00. 244 pp. Case. Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which

may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. Materials science is often referred to as materials science and engineering because it has many applications. Industrial applications of materials science include processing techniques (casting, rolling, welding, ion implantation, crystal growth, thin-film deposition, sintering, glassblowing, etc.), analytical techniques (electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, calorimetry, nuclear microscopy (HEFIB) etc.), materials design, and cost/benefit tradeoffs in industrial production of materials. Material Sciences New Topics in Condensed Matter Research John V. Chang (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-023-5. $145.00. 229 pp. Case. It includes the study of well-characterized solid surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures as well as studies of molecular liquids (molten salts, ionic solutions, liquid metals and semiconductors) and soft matter systems (colloidal suspensions, polymers, surfactants, foams, liquid crystals, membranes, biomolecules etc) including glasses and biological aspects of soft matter. This new book presents state-of –art research in this exciting field. Material Sciences Progress in Smart Materials and Structures Peter L. Reece (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-106-5. $145.00. 384 pp. Case. "Smart" materials respond to environmental stimuli with particular changes in some variables. For that reason they are often also called responsive materials. Depending on changes in some external conditions, "smart" materials change either their properties (mechanical, electrical, appearance), their structure or composition, or their functions. Material Sciences Smart Materials and Structures: New Research Peter L. Reece (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-107-2. $145.00. 302 pp. Case. Smart" materials respond to environmental stimuli with particular changes in some variables. For that reason they are often also called responsive materials. Depending on changes in some external conditions, "smart" materials change either their properties (mechanical, electrical, appearance), their structure or composition, or their functions.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 84Material Sciences New Research on Biomaterials Denzel R. Bloomington (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-360-1. $145.00. 352 pp. Case. Biomaterials serve as synthetic or natural materials used to replace parts of living systems or to function contact with living tissue. Biomaterials are intended to interface with biological systems to evaluate, treat, augment or replace any tissue, organ or function of the body. A biomaterial is different from a biological material such as bone that is produced by a biological system. Artificial hips, vascular-stents, artificial peacemakers, and catheters are all made from different biomaterials and comprise different medical devices. Material Sciences New Developments In Hazardous Materials Research Ottis E. Bronze (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-412-7. $145.00. 185 pp. Case. Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This new book brings together the latest research in this diverse field. Material Sciences New Nonlinear Optical Materials: Theoretical Research Ji-Ping Huang (Fudan Univ., China) 2007. 978-1-60021-402-8. $105.00. 185 pp. Case. Optical materials with large values of nonlinear susceptibilities and fast responses are in great demand in industrial applications, such as nonlinear optical switching devices for use in photonics and real-time coherent optical signal processors, optical limiters, and so on. In general, many applications of nonlinear optics that have been demonstrated under controlled laboratory conditions could become practical for technological uses if such materials were available. It is usually believed that an effective enhanced nonlinear optical response can appear in a composite material in which at least one component should possess an inherent nonlinear optical response. The proposed materials are difficult or impossible to achieve with conventional, naturally occurring materials or random composites widely discussed in the literature. This book presents a first-hand review of the latest developments in this field.

Material Sciences Nuclear Materials Research Developments Joel E. Keister (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-432-5. $145.00. 424 pp. Case. Nuclear materials include materials relevant to nuclear fission and fusion reactors and high power accelerator technologies, and closely related aspects of materials science and engineering. Processes and properties include atomic lattice defects, microstructures, thermodynamics, corrosion and mechanical and physical properties. Included are fission reactor materials, including fuels, cladding, core structures, pressure vessels, moderator and control components; fission product behavior; Materials aspects of the entire fuel cycle; Performance of nuclear waste materials, glasses and ceramics, immobilization of wastes Material Sciences Focus on Material Science Research Dita V. Rosse (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-399-1. $145.00. 297 pp. Case. Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. Materials science is often referred to as materials science and engineering because it has many applications. Material Sciences Focus on Hazardous Materials Research Leonora G. Mason (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-452-3. $145.00. 246 pp. Case. Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Material Sciences Preparation & Properties of Monomers,Polymers Composite Materials A. Ballada (Rome I.) & G. E. Zaikov (N.M.Emanuel Inst. /Bioch. Phys., Russian Acad.Sci.,,Russ.)(Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-557-5. $165.00. 217 pp. Case. There are two dominant aspects which conclude the coagulation cascade: the importance of the tissue factor pathway in initiating clotting and the interaction between pathways. Two main

pathways are recognized the extrinsic and the intrinsic. Material Sciences Advanced Materials Research Trends Levan V. Basbanes (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-584-1. $145.00. 347 pp. Case. Advanced materials can be defined in numerous ways; the broadest definition is to refer to all materials that represent advances over the traditional materials that have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years. From this perspective advanced materials refer to all new materials and modifications to existing materials to obtain superior performance in one or more characteristics that are critical for the application under consideration. Material Sciences Ceramic Materials Research Trends Paul B. Lin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-769-2. $145.00. 406 pp. Case. Ceramics are refractory, inorganic, and nonmetallic materials. They can be divided into two classes: traditional and advanced. Traditional ceramics include clay products, silicate glass and cement; while advanced ceramics consist of carbides (SiC), pure oxides (Al2O3), nitrides (Si3N4), non-silicate glasses and many others. Ceramics offer many advantages compared to other materials. They are harder and stiffer than steel; more heat and corrosion resistant than metals or polymers; less dense than most metals and their alloys; and their raw materials are both plentiful and inexpensive. Material Sciences Analytical Models of Thermal Stresses in Composite Materials II Ladislav Ceniga (Inst.of Materials Rsech. Kosice, Slovak Rep.) 2007. 978-1-60021-809-5. $105.00. 219 pp. Case. This new book deals with analytical models of thermal stresses in isotropic and anisotropic composite materials, represented by isotropic and anisotropic multi- and one-particle-(envelope)-matrix systems along with related thermal-stress induced phenomena represented by elastic energy fluctuations, thermal-stress strengthening, critical particle and envelope radii regarding a crack formation, including mathematical description of the crack shape. Material Sciences Progress in Fullerene Research Milton Lang (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-841-5. $145.00. 409 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 85Until 1985, the chemical element Carbon was only known to exist in two forms - diamond and graphite. This changed when Kroto and co-workers discovered an entirely new form of carbon, which became known as C60 or the fullerene molecule. (This discovery later led to their award of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.) Material Sciences Progress in Advanced Materials Research Nicolas H. Voler(Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-893-4. $145.00. 260 pp. Case. Advanced materials can be defined in numerous ways; the broadest definition is to refer to all materials that represent advances over the traditional materials that have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years. From this perspective advanced materials refer to all new materials and modifications to existing materials to obtain superior performance in one or more characteristics that are critical for the application under consideration. Material Sciences Recent Researches on Thermolysis of Energetic Materials G. Singh (Gorakhpur, India); C. P. Singh (DDU Gorakhpur Univ. India); Prem Felix Siril (Univ. of Huddersfield, UK) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-222-4. $89.00. 189 pp. Case. This book deals with the chemistry and thermolysis of AP, AN, salts of nitric acid, salts of perchloric acid, polynitro compounds, NTO and salts of NTO are discussed. Thermolysis of plastic bonded explosives such as HMX, RDX, keto RDX with thermally stable polymers are also be included in the book. The last chapter of the book deals with ballistic modifiers for solid propellants. Material Sciences Leading-Edge Composite Material Research Tobias G. Wouters (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-995-5. $129.00. 398 pp. Case. This book presents new and significant research progress on composite materials which are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties and which remain separate and distinct on a macroscopic level within the finished structure. Material Sciences Initiators for Manufacture of PVC Alexander Rakhimov (Volgograd State Tech Univ, Russia) (Editor)

2008. 978-1-60456-518-8. $129.00. 188 pp. Case. This book addresses the problems regarding PVC and PVC materials, their low thermo-light stability and low performance which are also ecological problems. The manufacture of PVC (polyvinylchloride) is increasing continuously. The manufacture of PVC today is developing in Russia, China, India, Egypt and other countries. Material Sciences Nuclear Materials: New Research Joseph N. Geddes (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-131-9. $129.00. 344 pp. Case. This new book provides important new research in materials relevant to nuclear fission and fusion reactors and high power accelerator technologies, and in closely related aspects of materials science and engineering. Material Sciences Novel Enzyme/DNA Inorganic Materials: A New Generation of Biomaterials Akhilesh Bhambhani and Chall V. Kumar (Univ. of Connecticut) 2008. 978-1-60456-191-3. $45.00. 138 pp. Soft. The very first examples of protein/DNA/inorganic nanocomposite materials are described. Surprisingly, the presence of DNA enhanced the properties of the bound protein. The layered inorganic solid, alpha-Zr(IV) phosphate (alpha-Zr(HPO4)2.H2O, abbreviated as alpha-ZrP) served as an excellent host for these studies, and the binding has been carried out under benign conditions (aqueous solutions at room temperature and neutral pH). These novel nanobiocomposite materials provide a simple method for the binding of DNA to negatively charged solids. Material Sciences Wafer Level Reliability of Advanced CMOS Devices and Processes Yi Zhao (Dept. /Mat'l Eng., U. Tokyo, Jap.); T. B. Hook (IBM Microelect., Essex Junction, VT); X.Wan (Shanghai IC R&D Ctr, P.R China) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-713-7. $79.00. 203 pp. Case. The definition from SEMATECH of wafer level reliability test is: a methodology to assess the reliability impact of tools and processes by testing mechanism-specific test structures under accelerated conditions during device processsing. This book provides a much-needed reference on MOS device reliability. Also discussed herein is how to enhance the veracity

of lifetime prediction and the effects to degrade the veracity deeply. Material Sciences Coupled Thermo-Electro-Mehanical Cracking of Non-Homogenous Media B. L. Wang (University of Sidney, Australia) 2008. 978-1-59454-271-8. $115.00. 361 pp. Case. In recent years, among numerous advanced composite materials, non-homogeneous materials, such as functionally graded materials and laminated media, have received considerable attention in the field of structural design subjected to external thermo-electro-mechanical loads. Such non-homogeneous materials are composed of two or more materials of different properties or functions. This new book brings together the diverse achievements in the field. Material Sciences Materials Science Research Horizons Hans P. Glick (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-481-3. $150.00. 272 pp. Case. Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. This book presents new research directions in this rapid-growing field. Material Sciences Materials Science Research Trends Lawrence V. Olivante (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-654-1. $150.00. 364 pp. Case. Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. Materials science is often referred to as materials science and engineering because it has many applications. This new book presents new leading-edge research in the field. Material Sciences Progress in Materials Science Research Antonio C. Venetti (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-633-6. $150.00. 248 pp. Case. Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 86classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. This new volume gathers important research from around the globe in this dynamic field. Material Sciences Developments in Ceramic Materials Research Dena Rosslere (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-770-8. $150.00. 304 pp. Case. Ceramics are refractory, inorganic, and nonmetallic materials. They can be divided into two classes: traditional and advanced. Traditional ceramics include clay products, silicate glass and cement; while advanced ceramics consist of carbides (SiC), pure oxides (Al2O3), nitrides (Si3N4), non-silicate glasses and many others. Ceramics offer many advantages compared to other materials. This new book presents leading-edge research in this field from around the world. Material Sciences Leading-Edge Materials Science Research Paul W. Lamont (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-798-2. $150.00. 365 pp. Case. Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals; ceramics; polymers and composites. Materials science is often referred to as materials science and engineering because it has many applications. This book presents new and important research in the field including an Expert Commentary on carbon nanotube electronics. Material Sciences Biomaterials Research Advances Jason B. Kendall (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-892-7. $150.00. 228 pp. Case. Biomaterials serve as synthetic or natural materials used to replace parts of living systems or to function contact with living tissue. Biomaterials are intended to interface with biological systems to evaluate, treat, augment or replace any tissue, organ or function of the body. A biomaterial is different from a biological material such as bone that is produced by a biological system. Artificial hips, vascular-stents, artificial pacemakers, and catheters are all made from different biomaterials and comprise different medical devices. This book presents new approaches to biomaterial development.

Material Sciences Composite Materials Research Progress Lucas P. Durand (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-994-8. $150.00. 319 pp. Case. Composite materials are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties and which remain separate and distinct on a macroscopic level within the finished structure. This new book presents the latest research from around the world. Material Sciences Analytical Models of Thermal Stresses in Composite Materials I Ladislav Ceniga (Inst./Materials Rsch. Kosice, Slovak R.) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-085-5. $150.00. 337 pp. Case. This book is the first volume of the trilogy “Analytical Models of Thermal Stresses in Composite Materials”, presenting, in each of the volumes, genuine results created solely by the author. The fact that the author proceeds from fundamental equations of Mechanics of Solid Continuum confirms the genuineness of the results and accordingly establishment of new scientific school with an interdisciplinary character belonging to the scientific branch Applied Mechanics. As an imagination considered for the analytical models, an elastic solid continuum is represented by a multi-particle-(envelope)-matrix system consisting of components represented by spherical particles periodically distributed in an infinite matrix, without or with a spherical envelope on the surface of each of the spherical particles. Material Sciences Electrorheological Material and Device Design and Preparation X. Zhao, J. Yin & H. Tang (Inst. of Electrorheological Tech., N.W. Polytechnical Univ.) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-111-1. $45.00. 114 pp. Soft. Electrorheological (ER) fluid is a smart suspension, whose structure and rheological properties can be quickly tuned by an external electric field. This character attracts high attentions in use of conventional and intelligent devices. In this book, the authors introduce new advances in design and preparation of ER materials with two routes including molecular & crystal structure design and nanocomposite & hybrid design. Material Sciences Diamond and Related Materials Research Shôta Shimizu (Editor)

2008. 978-1-60456-145-6. $150.00. 467 pp. Case. This book presents the latest research from around the world on diamonds as well as related. These include cubic boron nitride and materials with characteristics and properties approaching or possibly exceeding those of the diamond. Material Sciences Re-Use of Construction and Demolition Waste in Housing Developments V. M. Tam (Griffith U., G.Sch. of Engin., Queensland,Austr.);C. M. Tam (Dept./Build./ Construction,Hong Kong, China) (Eds) 2008. 978-1-60456-362-7. $99.00. 255 pp. Case. Most books available in the market related to this area consider the use of recycled aggregate only for low-grades of concrete applications. This new book presents a thorough analysis of structural and high-grade concrete applications. The use of recycled aggregate concrete is the new trend in construction. Material Sciences Compounds and Materials with Specific Properties B. A. Howell (Cntrl Michigan U, Mi);N. Lekishvili (Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi St.U,Georgia); G. E. Zaikow (Rus. Acad./Sci., Moscow, R.) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-343-6. $165.00. 304 pp. Case. This book discusses pure and applied chemistry studying polymers, materials and compounds with specific properties as well as physical and chemical processes involved in this analysis. Material Sciences Chemical and Physical Methods for Protecting Biopolymers against Pests O. S. Kukovinets and M. I. Abdullin (Bashkir St. U., Rus ); R. A. Zainullin, R.V. Kunakova (Ufa S.Acad. Svc, Rus); G. E. Zaikov (Rus.Acad.of Sci.) 2008. 978-1-60456-331-3. $170.00. 245 pp. Case. Protection of natural biopolymers: proteins (collagen, keratin), carbohydrates (starch, cellulose) and others, is a very acute problem. The monograph is written by a group of authors famous for their papers on chemistry of low-molecular bioregulators and means for plant protection.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 87Material Sciences Degradation of Poly (Lactide)-Based Biodegradable Materials Hideto Tsuji (Dept. of Ecological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Toyohashi Univ. of Technology, Japan) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-502-7. $45.00. 84 pp. Soft. Poly(lactide), i.e., poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable resources. Due to its high mechanical performance and very low toxicity, PLA is utilized for biomedical, pharmaceutical, ecological, industrial, and commodity applications. This book deals with the hydrolytic degradation, biodegradation, thermal degradation, and photodegradation of PLA-based materials with different material factors and degradation conditions or environments. Material Sciences Glass Materials Research Progress Jonas C. Wolf and Luka Lange (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-578-2. $150.00. 312 pp. Case. Glass in the common sense refers to soda-lime glass, or any similar substance: a hard, brittle, transparent solid made by fusing soda with lime and cooling rapidly. In the technical sense, glass is any amorphous solid, i.e., any non-crystalline solid. This new book presents the latest research in this field from around the world. Material Sciences Composite Laminates: Properties, Performance and Applications Series: Materials Science and Technologies Anders Doughett & Peder Asnarez 2010. 978-1-60741-620-3. $129.00. 518 pp. Case. Composite materials have emerged as superior engineering materials due to attributes that are not attainable with existing engineering materials. Due to these advantages, composite materials provide an opportunity for cost-efficient high performance in many weight-critical applications in spite of a product cost impediment compared with traditional materials. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field in relation to the properties, performance and application of composite materials. Material Sciences Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacture, Properties and Applications Series: Materials Science and Technologies H. R. Chen (Editor)

2010. 978-1-60741-789-7. $145.00. 562 pp. Case. A shape memory alloy (SMA, also known as a smart metal, memory alloy, or muscle wire) is an alloy that "remembers" its shape, and can be returned to that shape after being deformed, by applying heat to the alloy. When the shape memory effect is correctly harnessed, this material becomes a lightweight, solid-state alternative to conventional actuators such as hydraulic, pneumatic, and motor-based systems. Shape memory alloys have numerous applications in the medical and aerospace industries.This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe.

Material Sciences Definition of Constants for Piezoceramic Materials V. Akopyan , A. Soloviev, I. Parinov & S. Shevtsov (S. Federal Univ., Rostov-on-Don, Russia) (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-350-4. $43.00. 217 pp. Case. This monograph consists of investigation results obtained on the new theoretically well-grounded method for the total set of the compatible material constants for different piezoceramics. With this aim, there were carried out theoretical and experimental analysis, and various oscillation modes of electroelastic bars and plates were identified. This book is addressed to students, post-graduate students and specialists, taking part in the development, preparation and researching new materials and devices on their base.

Mathematics Mathematics Algebra and Algebraic Topology Ched E. Stedman (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-187-4. $145.00. 167 pp. Case. This new volume gathers results in pure and applied algebra including algebraic topology from researchers around the globe. The selection of these papers was carried out under the auspices of a special editorial board. Mathematics New Concepts, Ideas, and Innovations in Aerospace and Technology and Human Science Alexander Blonkin (Author) 2009. 978-1-60021-787-6. $49.00. 523 pp. Case. New concepts, ideas, and innovations in aerospace, technology, and human science promise revolutions in aerospace, technology and human life. In aerospace these include the new method of flight - AB levitation. This method allows humanity to flight as bird, riches

very high speeds and free flight to space; the electrostatic ramjet and beam space propulsions; electrostatic magsail; high speed solar sail; a transfer of electricity in long distance at space; the space thermonuclear propulsion and others. Mathematics Progress in Applied Statistics Research M. Ahsanullah (Rider University) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-124-1. $129.00. 277 pp. Case. Computers have taken a permanent place in almost every human endeavor in the last 20 years. This infiltration requires a learning process on the part of the people utilizing them and realizing where and how they can be best used beyond the basic and obvious applications. Statistics is an example of their application in many diverse fields to reach conclusions and make projections never before possible. Mathematics New Research on Evolution Equations Gaston M. N'Guerekata (Morgan State University) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-102-9. $69.00. 437 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research on the theory and methods of linear and nonlinear evolution equations as well as their further applications. It includes the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution equations. Other nonlinear differential equations and applications to natural sciences are also included. Mathematics Advances in Mathematics Research, Volume 8 Albert R. Baswell (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-454-9. $129.00. 380 pp. Case. "Advances in Mathematics Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of mathematics research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Mathematics Non-Archimedean Linear Operators and Applications Toka Diagana (Howard University, USA) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-494-5. $39.00. 106 pp. Soft. This self-contained book provides the reader with a comprehensive presentation of recent investigations on operator theory over non-Archimedean Banach and Hilbert spaces. This

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 88includes non-archimedean valued fields, bounded and unbounded linear operators, bilinear forms, functions of linear operators and one-paramter families of bounded linear operators on free branch spaces. Mathematics Educational Evaluation: 21st Century Issues and Challenges María Ortiz and Claudia Rubio (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-577-5. $89.00. 487 pp. Case. There are two common purposes in educational evaluation which are, at times, in conflict with one another. Educational institutions usually require evaluation data to demonstrate effectiveness to funders and other stakeholders, and to provide a measure of performance for marketing purposes. Mathematics Mathematical Modeling and Characterization of Wireless Network Traffic Ian W. C. Lee and A.O. Fapojuwo (Deprt.Elect. and Comp.Engin. Univ. of Calgary Canada) 2009. 978-1-60456-869-1. $29.00. 111 pp. Soft. The statistical characteristics of wireless Internet traffic is very interesting and complicated. New tools and concepts are needed to address the issue of modeling and analysis of wireless Internet traffic. In this book, the authors present the relevant concepts in a clear but concise manner, with teletraffic engineers or researchers as the intended audience in mind. Mathematics Lectures on Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics: A First Course G. Freiling (U. Duisburg-Essen Campus Duisburg, DE) & V. Yurko (Dept. of Mathematics, Saratov Univ., Saratov, RU) 2009. 978-1-60456-928-5. $79.00. 312 pp. Case. The present lecture notes have been written for the purpose of presenting an approach based mainly on the mathematical problems and their related solutions. The primary concern, therefore, is not with the general theory, but to provide students with the fundamental concepts, the underlying principles, and the techniques and methods of solution of partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Mathematics Mathematical Physics Research Developments

Morris B. Levy (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-963-6. $145.00. 704 pp. Case. Physics and mathematics have always been closely intertwined, with developments in one field frequently inspiring the other. Currently, there are many unsolved problems in physics which will likely require new innovations in mathematical physics. Mathematical physics is concerned with problems in statistical mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum field theory, and, in general, with the mathematical foundations of theoretical physics. Mathematics Setting of Linear Analysis om Manifolds Jurgen Eichhorn (Univ. Greifswald, Germany) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-028-2. $35.00. 111 pp. Soft. The general approach the author adopted to tackle the whole matter consisted of three broad parts: linear global analysis, non–linear theory and topological classification. For the linear part, the author gathered basic notions from Riemannian geometry, tools from Hilbert space theory, Sobolev spaces and their invariance and finally, uniform pseudo–differential and Fourier integral operators.

Mathematics Research on Evolution Equations Compendium, Volume 1 G. M. N'guerekata (Editor ) 2009. 978-1-60456-752-6. $95.00. 350 pp. Case. This book contains high-quality papers on the theory and methods of linear or nonlinear evolutions as well as their further applications. Mathematics Fuzzy Measurement of Sustainability Yannis A. Phillis & Vassilis S. Kouikoglou (Dept. of Production Eng. & Mng, Technical Univ. of Crete, Chania, Greece) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-052-7. $89.00. 191 pp. Case. This book addresses one of the most fundamental questions of SD: How do we define and measure in the mathematical sense sustainability? In effect it summarizes our research in this field for the last 15 years. The mathematical model which we use to evaluate sustainability serves both as a definition and as a measuring scheme. This is done with the help of fuzzy logic, which is well suited to perform reasoning in fields where concrete mathematical models do not exist and concepts such as sustainability are multifaceted and often subjective.

Mathematics Progress in Education, Volume 17 Robert V. Nata (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-505-8. $79.00. 289 pp. Case. This series presents substantial results from around the globe in selected areas of educational research. The field of education is consistently on the top of priority lists of every country in the world, yet few educators are aware of the progress elsewhere. Many techniques, programs and methods are directly applicable across borders.

Mathematics Naturopathy Around the World: Variations and Political Dilemmas of an Eclectic Heterdox Medical System S. Sporn (ND, MPA, Frisco, TX)& H. A. Baer (School/Phil, Anthropology&Social Inquiry,Univ./Melbourne,Victoria, AU) 2009. 978-1-60692-590-4. $79.00. 169 pp. Case. Whereas various professionalized heterodox medical systems found in Western societies, such as homeopathy, chiropractic, osteopathy, Chinese traditional medicine, and even acupuncture have been the object of considerable historical and social scientific research, naturopathy has been, at best, spotty.

Mathematics Quasi Government Organizations James F. Turbane (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-300-9. $69.00. 78 pp. Soft. The quasi government, not surprisingly, is a controversial subject. To supporters of this trend toward greater reliance upon hybrid organizations, the proper objective of governmental management is to maximize performance and results, however defined. In their view, the private and governmental sectors are alike in their essentials, and thus subject to the same economically derived behavioral norms. Mathematics Advances in Mathematics Research, Volume 9 Albert R. Baswell (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-179-1. $129.00. 355 pp. Case. "Advances in Mathematics Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of mathematics research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Mathematics

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 89Lie Groups: New Research Altos B. Canterra (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-389-4. $129.00. 626 pp. Case. This new book is dedicated to recent and important research on Lie groups. A Lie Group is a group which is also a differentiable manifold, with the property that the group operations are compatible with the smooth structure. They are named after the nineteenth century Norwegian mathematician Sophus Lie, who laid the foundations of the theory of continuous transformation groups. Mathematics New Nanotechniques A. Malik & R. J. Rawat (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-516-4. $129.00. 706 pp. Case. Nanotechnology refers to a field of applied science theme is the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Nanotechnology is a highly diverse and multidisciplinary field, ranging from novel extensions of conventional device physics, to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, to developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale, even to speculation on whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale.

Mathematics Introduction to Graph and Hypergraph Theory Vitaly I. Voloshin ( Dept. of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Sci. Troy Univ., Troy, AL (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-372-6. $79.00. 303 pp. Case. This book is for math and computer science majors, for students and representatives of many other disciplines (like bioinformatics, for example) taking courses in graph theory, discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms. It is also for anyone who wants to understand the basics of graph theory, or just is curious. Mathematics Contention-Based Collision-Resolution Medium Access Control Algorithms E. Kartsakli, J. A.-Zárate, A. Cateura,C. Verikoukis & L. Alonso (Cnt. Tecnol./Tele Catalunya (CTTC)Signal Theory&Com. Dept.-Tech. U./Catalonia (UPC) 2009. 978-1-60692-580-5. $39.00. 148 pp. Soft. This book is an overview of the most relevant collision resolution algorithms used in contention-based multiple access protocols to handle collisions among users contending for

channel access. The two main categories of collision resolution algorithms are the so called backoff and the splitting algorithms. Mathematics Credit-Based Insurance Scores: Impacts on Consumers of Automobile Insurance Martin H. Tarlington (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-914-8. $79.00. 163 pp. Case. Section 215 of the FACT Act (FACTA)1 requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), in consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to study whether credit scores and credit-based insurance scores affect the availability and affordability of consumer credit,as well as automobile and homeowners insurance. Mathematics Boundary Properties and Applications of the Differentiated Poisson Integral for Different Domains S. Topuria (Georgian Technical Univ., Georgia) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-704-5. $145.00. 190 pp. Case. This monograph is devoted to the investigation of boundary properties of the differentiated Poisson integral. It is proved that the boundary properties of the differentiated Poisson integral for different types of domains (circle, sphere, half-plane, half-space, bicylinder) differ substantially from each other and depend on in what sense the integral density is differentiable. The theorems proven here are, in a definite sense, improvable. Mathematics Industrial Waste: Environmental Impact, Disposal and Treatment John P. Samuelson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-720-5. $129.00. 434 pp. Case. Industrial waste is a type of waste produced by industrial activity, such as that of factories, mills and mines. It has existed since the outset of the industrial revolution. Much industrial waste is neither hazardous nor toxic, such as waste fiber produced by agriculture and logging. Toxic waste and chemical waste are two designations of industrial waste. Sewage treatment can be used to clean water tainted with industrial waste. This volume presents new research in this growing field. Mathematics Commutative Rings: New Research John Lee (Editor)

2009. 978-1-60692-614-7. $129.00. 140 pp. Case. Commutative rings are a branch of abstract algebra that deals with the multiplication operation. This book examines the question, given any positive integer n, is there a commutative ring with identity that has n zero-divisions? This question is examined in stages through looking at local rings, reduced rings and finally commutative rings in general. In addition, several themes pertaining to the classification of minimal ring extensions are described. Mathematics Reconstructing the Science of Heat for Better Teaching and Learning Shu-Chiu Liu (Phys.Educ., ProDid Grad. Sch, U./Oldenburg, Germ) 2009. 978-1-60692-786-1. $37.00. 99 pp. Soft. It is generally accepted that teaching and learning material and activities should be grounded in a deep understanding of students’ ideas and the subject matter to be taught. In the domain of thermodynamics, a great deal of research has been done to determine students’ (mostly at the primary and middle school levels) misconceptions about heat and temperature; a smaller number has been done to analyze the subject matter as presented in the science classroom. Mathematics Educational Evaluation in East Asia: Emerging Issues and Challenges S. S. Peng (Dept./Edu., Nat'l Taiwan Normal Univ., Taipei, T.W) J.Chi-Kin Lee (Dept./Curriculum& Instruction, The Chinese Univ. of H.K, Shatin,H.K) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-887-5. $79.00. 162 pp. Case. Educational evaluation has been used as inquiry and judgment methods in order to optimize the evaluation object in relation to its intended purposes or to help stakeholders determine whether the evaluation object is worthy of adoption, continuation, or expansion. Therefore, educational evaluation is of vital importance to sustainable development for the education system. Mathematics Strong Women, Dangerous Times: Gender and HIV/AIDS in Africa E. Kalipeni (Dept./Geo.,U./IL./Urb.Champ.Urbana, IL.); K. Flynn (Dept./Afric.-Am. St.U./IL,Urb.a-Champ.); C. Pope (Dept./Geo.Cntr.Connec.S.U.N.Britian)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 902009. 978-1-60692-736-6. $79.00. 311 pp. Case. HIV/AIDS is holding firm as one of the worst diseases in history and the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. This collection of essays shares various case studies from sub-Saharan Africa and one from the African Diaspora that demonstrate how multi-faceted women’s lives, and thus their HIV risk, are. Notwithstanding women’s marginalization, the essays in this volume maintain that women in Africa are not merely puppets of globalization, cultural norms, or biological imperatives, but rather agents in their own livelihoods. Mathematics Identity in Metamorphosis: An Anthology of Writings From Zimbabwe Students Etta Kralovec (U./ Arizonia So., Sierra Vista, AZ); M. Chitiyo (S. Illinois Univ. at Carbondale, Carbondale,IL) 2009. 978-1-60741-072-0. $59.00. 131 pp. Case. Zimbabwe is a newly independent southern African country having gained political independence from Great Britain almost three decades ago. The country is still going through a process of political, economic and socio-cultural change as it attempts to shed some of its colonial traditions and embrace a new postcolonial African identity. This book captures reflections of students caught up in that process as they struggle with issues central to development. Mathematics Malaria Resistance or Susceptibility in Red Cells Disorders Farba Balle Khodia Faye (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Dakar, Sénégal) 2009. 978-1-60692-943-8. $37.00. 116 pp. Soft. In malaria endemic areas, red cell polymorphisms that confer protection against acute uncomplicated malaria, severe malaria, and malaria mortality are widespread. However, the mode of selection favoring the red cell disorders and the precise mechanism of malaria protection remains unknown. In this book, the authors describe possible mechanisms by which the red cell disorders might confer resistance or susceptibility to human Plasmodium. Mathematics Operator Splittings and their Applications Series: Mathematics Research Developments Is. Farago & A. Havasiy (Eotvos Lorand Univ., Budapest, Hungary)

2009. 978-1-60741-776-7. $43.00. 120 pp. Soft. The mathematical modelling of several real-life phenomena is mostly based on systems of time-dependent partial differential equations. The high complexity of these systems requires the application of numerical solution techniques. However, if some “off-the-shelf” solver is applied directly to the system, accuracy and efficiency of the numerical solution can hardly be satisfied at the same time. Therefore, procedures that allow us to lead the solution of the system back to the solution of simpler systems for which sufficiently accurate as well as efficient methods exist, are of great significance. Mathematics Advances in Grid Generation Olga V. Ushakova (Ins. of Math. & Mechanics,Russia) Editor 2007. 978-1-59454-273-2. $145.00. 392 pp. Case. Grid generation deals with the use of grids (meshes) in the numerical solution of partial differential equations by finite elements, finite volume, finite differences and boundary elements. Grid generation is applied in the aerospace, mechanical engineering and scientific computing fields. This new book presents new research in the field. Mathematics Focus on Soliton Research L. V. Chen (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-559-7. $145.00. 291 pp. Case. Since their discovery a mere thirty years ago, solitons have been invoked to explain such diverse phenomena as: The long lived 'giant red spot' in the highly turbulent Jovian atmosphere. The famous Fermi-Pasta-Ulam paradox wherein a nonlinearly coupled lattice of particles does not display the "expected'' equipartition of energy among available modes. Ion-acoustic waves in a plasma. Energy storage and transfer in proteins via the Davydov soliton. Mathematics Power Orthogonal Polynomials Ying Gang Shi (Hunan Normal University , China) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-855-0. $145.00. 319 pp. Case. Orthogonal Polynomials and Special Functions are subjects whose power, beauty and versatility have been recognised in Engineering and extensive parts of Physics. More precisely there are applications on Electrostatics and Gravitation, Hydrodynamics, Steady Flow of Electricity or of Heat in Uniform Isotropic Media, Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves along Wires, Diffraction, Equilibrium of an Isotropic Rod of Circular Sections, Quantum

Mechanics, Tidal Waves in an Estuary, etc. Also we have applications in Coding Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Root Systems, Information Theory, Transmission Line Theory, Systems Theory, Scattering of Waves by Statistically Rough Surfaces. Mathematics Differential Equations and Applications, Volume 5 Yeol je Cho (Gyeongsan N. U., Korea)Jong Kyu Kim (Kyungnam U.,Korea) &Ki Sik Ha (Pusan National U.,Korea) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-878-9. $90.00. 173 pp. Soft. The aim of this volume is to introduce new topics on the areas of difference, differential, integrodifferential and integral equations, evolution equations, control and optimization theory, dynamic system theory, queuing theory and electromagnetism and their applications. Mathematics Fixed Point Theory and Applications, Volume 7 Yeol Je Cho (Gyeongsan Nat.Univ.Korea)Jong Kyu Kim ;(Eds.) (Kyungnam Univ. Korea;Shin Min Kan (G. Nat.Univ.Korea) 2007. 978-1-59454-877-2. $79.00. 211 pp. Case. This volume deals with new topics in the areas of fixed point theory, variational inequality and complementarity problem theory, nonlinear ergodic theory, difference, differential and integral equations, control and optimization theory, dynamic system theory, inequality theory, stochastic analysis and probability theory, and their applications. Mathematics Differential Equations and Applications, Volume 4 Yeol Je Cho (Gyeongsan N. U, Korea) Jong Kyu Kim (Kyungnam U., Korea) & Dragomir, Sever S.(Victoria Univ)., Korea) (Eds.) 2007. 978-1-59454-876-5. $90.00. 177 pp. Case. The aim of this volume is to introduce new topics on the areas of difference, differential, integrodifferential and integral equations, evolution equations, control and optimization theory, dynamic system theory, queuing theory and electromagnetism and their applications. Mathematics Inequality Theory And Applications, Volume 5

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 91Yeol Je Cho (Gyeongsan Nat. U., Korea)Jong Kyu Kim (Kyungnam U., Korea) & S. S. Dragomir (Victoria U./Tech., Australia) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-875-8. $90.00. 197 pp. Case. The aim of this volume is to introduce and exchange recent new topics on the areas of inequality theory and their applications dealing in pure and applied mathematics. Mathematics Inequality Theory & Applications, Volume 4 Yeol Je Cho (Gyeongsan Nat. U., Korea)Jong Kyu Kim (Kyungnam U., Korea) & S.S. Dragomir (Victoria U. /Tech., Australia) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-874-1. $90.00. 196 pp. Case. The aim of this volume is to introduce and exchange recent new topics on the areas of inequality theory and their applications dealing in pure and applied mathematics. Mathematics Fixed Point Theory and Applications, Volume 6 Yeol Je Cho (Gyeongsan Nat. U.,Korea),Jong Kyu Kim (Kyungnam U., Korea)Shin Min Kang (Gyeongsan National U., Korea) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-873-4. $90.00. 215 pp. Case. This volume deals with new topics in the areas of fixed point theory, variational inequality and complementarity problem theory, nonlinear ergodic theory, difference, differential and integral equations, control and optimization theory, dynamic system theory, inequality theory, stochastic analysis and probability theory, and their applications. Mathematics Advances in Inequalities of the Schwarz, Triangle and Heisenberg Type in Inner Product Space Sever S. Dragomir (Victoria University of Technology) 2007. 978-1-59454-903-8. $145.00. 255 pp. Case. The purpose of this book is to give a comprehensive introduction to several inequalities in Inner Product Spaces that have important applications in various topics of Contemporary Mathematics such as: Linear Operators Theory, Partial Differential Equations, Nonlinear Analysis, Approximation Theory, Optimization Theory, Numerical Analysis, Probability Theory, Statistics and other fields.

Mathematics Advances in Mathematical Research, Volume 7 Gabriel Oyibo (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-458-3. $105.00. 138 pp. Case. Mathematics has been behind many of humanity's most significant advances in fields as varied as genome sequencing, medical science, space exploration, and computer technology. But those breakthroughs were yesterday. Where will mathematicians lead us tomorrow and can we help shape that destiny? This book assembles carefully selected articles highlighting and explaining cutting-edge research and scholarship in mathematics. Mathematics Game Theory & Applications, Vol 11 L. A. Petrosjan and V. V. Mazalov (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-993-9. $175.00. 235 pp. Case. This book brings together papers of well-known specialists in game theory and adjacent problems. It presents the basic results in dynamic games, stochastic games, applications of game theoretical methods in ecology and economics and methodological aspects of game theory. Mathematics Recent Developments in Ordered Random Variables M. Ahsanullah, U. /South Florida); M. Z. Raqab (U. /Jordan) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-301-4. $145.00. 364 pp. Case. The ordered random variables play important roles in the theory and practice of statistics. They possess significant statistical properties. Over the last few decades, many articles on various topics of ordered statistical data have appeared. Our handbook comprises twenty one chapters discussing various topics on theory and applications. The editors of this book worked together several articles on order and record statistics, which covered the subjects of distributional properties, characterizations and statistical inferences. Mathematics Ill-Posed Problems in Probability and Stability of Random Sums Lev Klebanov (Charles U, Czech Republic),Tomasz J. Kozubowski (U.of Nevada, USA) &Svetlozar T. Rachev (U.of Karlsruhe, Germany) 2007. 978-1-60021-262-8. $105.00. 450 pp. Case.

This volume is concerned with the problems in probability and statistics. Ill-posed problems are usually understood as those results where small changes in the assumptions lead to arbitrarily large changes in the conclusions. Such results are not very useful for practical applications where the presumptions usually hold only approximately (because even a slightest departure from the assumed model may produce an uncontrollable shift in the outcome). Mathematics Trends in African Diaspora Mathematics Research Toka Diagana (Howard University) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-331-1. $145.00. 183 pp. Case. The African Diaspora presents mathematical research of highest rank. It offers a forum for mathematical research with some emphasis on the contributions of all african mathematicians and the rich connections between all african universities and those of other continents. This includes the Denjoy integral, equivalent cohomology, semilinear equations, rational approximants, automorphic solutions and characterizations of mulitvariate exponential families. Mathematics Game Theory & Applications Volume 12 Leon Petrosjan and Vladimir V. Mazalov (St. Petersburg State University, Russia)(Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-468-4. $145.00. 256 pp. Case. This book brings together papers of well-known specialists in game theory and adjacent problems. It presents the basic results in dynamic games, stochastic games, applications of game theoretical methods in ecology and economics and methodological aspects of game theory. Mathematics Extrema of Nonlocal Functionals and Boundary Value Problems For Functional Differential Equations Georgii A. Kamenskii (Moscow Aviation Institute) 2007. 978-1-60021-564-3. $105.00. 235 pp. Case. The nonlocal functional is an integral with the integrand depending on the unknown function at different values of the argument. These types of functionals have different applications in physics, engineering and sciences. The Euler type equations that arise as necessary conditions of extrema of nonlocal functionals are the functional differential equations.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 92Mathematics Pseudo Almost Periodic Functions in Banach Spaces Toka Diagana (Howard University, Washington, D.C., USA) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-637-4. $80.00. 146 pp. Case. Subject Scope: Mathematics This book provides the reader with a comprehensive and accessible introduc- tion to the concepts of almost periodicity and pseudo almost periodicity as well as their applications to differential equations, partial differential equa- tions, integral equations, and partial neutral functional differential equations with delay on Banach spaces. Further, the book offers various suffcient con- ditions, which do guarantee the existence and uniqueness of (pseudo) almost periodic solutions to the heat equation, reaction-diffusion equation, transport equation, logistic equation with delay, and neutral partial functional differen- tial equations with delays arising in control systems. To obtain those existence results, the author makes use of various techniques such as semigroup methods com- bined with some classical fixed-point theorems, the so-called method of the invariant subspaces for unbounded linear operators, Zima's fixed-point theo- rem, and many more. Mathematics Global Analysis on Open Manifolds Jurgen Eichhorn (University of Greifswald, Germany) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-563-6. $105.00. 658 pp. Case. Global analysis is the analysis on manifolds. Since the middle of the sixties there exists a highly elaborated setting if the underlying manifold is compact, evidence of which can be found in index theory, spectral geometry, the theory of harmonic maps, many applications to mathematical physics on closed manifolds like gauge theory, Seiberg–Witten theory etc. If the underlying manifold is open, i.e. non–compact and without boundary, then most of the foundations and of the great achievements fail. Mathematics Invariant and Quasiinvariant Measures in Infinite-Dimensional Topological Vector Spaces G. Pantsulaia (Dept of Math - Georgian Tech U., Tbilisi, Georgia) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-719-7. $145.00. 234 pp. Case. This monograph deals with certain aspects of the general theory of systems. The author develops the ergodic theory (i.e.), the theory of quaslinvariant and invariant measures) in such infinite-dimensional vector spaces which appear as models of various (physical, economic, genetic, linquistic, social, etc.)processes. The

methods of ergodic theory are sucessful as applied to study properties of such systems. A foundation for ergodic theory was stimulated by the necessity of a consideration of statistic mechanic problems and was directly connected with the works of G. Birkhoff, Kryloff and Bogoliuboff, E. Hoph and other famous mathematicians. Mathematics Submissive Quantum Mechanics: New Status of the Theory in the Inverse Problem Approach B. Zakhariev (LTP,JINR, Dubna, Moscow);V. Chabanov (Joint Inst. /Nuclear Research)(Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-916-0. $145.00. 269 pp. Case. Use of this unique book will permit correction of the present defect in quantum education throughout the world. The new breakthrough in quantum mechanics was recently achieved due to the inverse problem approach. It allows finding infinite (!) number of exactly solvable models instead of only about ten previously known. It means an incomparable more convenient basis for the quantum education and countless instructive examples of the precise control of the spectral parameters. Mathematics Linear Algebra Research Advances Gerald D. Ling (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-818-7. $145.00. 323 pp. Case. Linear algebra also has a concrete representation in analytic geometry and it is generalized in operator theory. It has extensive applications in the natural sciences and the social sciences, since nonlinear models can often be approximated by linear ones. Mathematics Dynamic Fuzzy Logic And Its Applications Fanzhang Li (Soochow Univ., P.R. China) 2008. 978-1-60021-428-8. $150.00. 306 pp. Case. Dynamic fuzzy problem are problems that are universally focused by academes. Mathematicians and cybernetic experts have used fuzzy logic to developed theories and solve static problems in so called subjective and objective worlds. This book presents research in the field of fuzzy logic. Mathematics Progress in Statistical Mechanics Research Javier S. Moreno (Editor)

2008. 978-1-60456-028-2. $150.00. 465 pp. Case. Statistical mechanics is the application of probability theory, which includes mathematical tools for dealing with large populations, to the field of mechanics, which is concerned with the motion of particles or objects when subjected to a force. It provides a framework for relating the microscopic properties of individual atoms and molecules to the macroscopic or bulk properties of materials that can be observed in everyday life, therefore explaining thermodynamics as a natural result of statistics and mechanics (classical and quantum) at the microscopic level. This book presents new and significant research from around the globe. Mathematics Leading-Edge Research on Evolution Equations Gaston M. N'Guerekata (Morgan State University) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-226-2. $75.00. 249 pp. Case. This new book presents high-quality research from around the world on the theory and methods of linear or nonlinear evolution equations as well as their further applications. Equations dealing with the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution equations are included. This book also covers degenerate parabolic equations, abstract differential equations, comments on the Schrodinger equation, solutions in banach spaces, periodic and quasi-periodic solutions, concave Lagragian systems and integral equations. Mathematics Trends in Evolution Equation Research Gaston M. N'Guerekata (Morgan State Univ.) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-270-5. $75.00. 196 pp. Case. This book presents, recent and important research from around the world on the theory and methods of linear or nonlinear evolution equations as well as their further applications. Equations dealing with the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution equations are included. This book also covers degenerate parabolic equations, abstract differential equations, comments on the Schrodinger equation, solutions in banach spaces, periodic and quasi-periodic solutions, concave Lagragian systems and integral equations. Mathematics Progress in Evolution Equations Gaston M. N'Guerekata (Morgan State University) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-328-3. $75.00. 234 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 93This book presents new research from around the world on the theory and methods of linear and nonlinear evolution equations as well as their further applications. It includes the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution equations. Other nonlinear differential equations and applications to natural sciences are also discussed. Mathematics Game Theory and Applications, Volume 13 Leon Petrosjan and Vladimir V. Mazalov (St. Petersburg State Univ., Russia) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-297-2. $165.00. 239 pp. Case. This new volume brings together papers of well-known specialists in game theory and adjacent problems. It presents the basic results in dynamic games, stochastic games, applications of game theoretical methods in ecology and economics and the methodological aspects of game theory. Mathematics Lectures on the Asymptotic Behavior of Solutions of Differential Equations N. V Minh (U. /W Ga, Carrollton, GA); G.M. N'Guerekata (Morgan St.U, Baltimore,);R. Yuan (Beijing Normal U, Beijing,China) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-456-3. $99.00. 73 pp. Case. This book is composed of lecture notes on courses to graduate students at various universities on the asymptotic behavior of differential equations. Anyone who has some acquaintance with differential equations in Banach spaces and Functional Analysis can read this book. It is primarily intended for graduate students and beginning researchers in the theory of evolution equations. Mathematics Numerical Solution of Hyperbolic Differential Equations M. Shoucri (Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Quebec (IREQ), Quebec, Canada) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-459-4. $45.00. 114 pp. Soft. The application of the method of characteristics for the numerical solution of hyperbolic type partial differential equations will be presented. Special attention will be given to the numerical solution of the Vlasov equation, which is of fundamental importance in the study of the kinetic theory of plasmas, and to other equations pertinent to plasma physics. Examples will be presented with possible combination with

fractional step methods in the case of several dimensions. Mathematics How to Solve Problems: New Methods and Ideas Spyros Kalomitsines (University of Athens, Greece) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-429-7. $55.00. 188 pp. Case. This book describes in detail a series of new strategies to solve problems, mainly in mathematics. New techniques are presented which have been tested in class by the author for over thirty years. Mathematics Mathematical Modeling Approaches for Optimization of Chemical Processes G. Corsano (U. Nacional/Litoral); J. Montagna (U. Tecnol.Nacio.); O. Iribarren (U. Tecnol. Nacional) & P. Aguirre (U. Nacional /Litoral)(Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-942-1. $35.00. 101 pp. Soft. Mathematical modeling is a powerful tool for solving optimization problems in chemical engineering. In this work several models are proposed aimed at helping to make decisions about different aspects of the processes lifecycle, from the synthesis and design steps up to the operation and scheduling. Using an example of the Sugar Cane industry, several models are formulated and solved in order to assess the trade-offs involved in optimization decisions. Mathematics Nonlinear Models in Mathematical Finance: New Research Trends in Option Pricing M. Ehrhardt (Technical Univ., Berlin) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-931-5. $87.00. 372 pp. Case. This book provides an overview on the current state-of-the-art research on nonlinear option pricing. Nonlinear models are becoming more and more important since they take into account many effects that are not included in the linear model. However, in practice (i.e. in banks) linear models are still used, giving rise to large errors in computing the fair price of options. Hence, there exists a noticeable need for nonlinear modeling of financial products. This book will help to foster the usuage of nonlinear Black-Scholes models in practice. Mathematics Intangibles in the Big Picture: The Delinearised History of Time

Gary Zatzman & Rafiqul Islam (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60692-249-1. $43.00. 139 pp. Soft. In this book, it is argued that Humanity has been on the wrong track since Sir Isaac Newton published his Principia Mathematica at the end of the 17th century, and that the scientific research enterprise developed since then has taken the world on a merry chase to nowhere. Without exception, the assaults on time-consciousness, and on cognition of what happens in and through the passage of time, take the form of a denial of the principle of Nature as the Mother of all wealth. Especially disturbing is the outlook underlying that theory, and specifically its extreme pragmatism and welter of contradictions and inconsistencies. These disclose a position entirely at odds with the proclaimed mission to establish the truth of matters under investigation. Mathematics Mathematics,Game Theory and Algebra Compendium. Volume 2 Jacob H. Mathias 2010. 978-1-60456-811-0. $95.00. 602 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to new advances in all branches of mathematics, game theory and applications, and pure and applied algebra and geometry including Field Theory and Polynomials; Commutative Rings and Algebras; Algebraic Geometry; Linear and Multilinear Algebras; Matrix Theory; Associative Rings and Algebras; Nonassociative Rings and Algebras; K-Theory; Group Theory and Generaliza-tions; Topological Groups, Lie Groups; Geometry; Differential Geometry. Mathematics Fuzzy Logic: Theory, Programming and Applications Raymond E. Vargas (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60456-915-5. $129.00. 462 pp. Case. Fuzzy logic is a form of multi-valued logic derived from fuzzy set theory to deal with reasoning that is approximate rather than precise. Just as in fuzzy set theory the set membership values can range (inclusively) between 0 and 1, in fuzzy logic the degree of truth of a statement can range between 0 and 1 and is not constrained to the two truth values {true, false} as in classic predicate logic. And when linguistic variables are used, these degrees may be managed by specific functions, as discussed below. Mathematics Computational Optimization: New Research Developments Richard F. Linton & Thomas B. Carroll Jr. (Editors)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 942010. 978-1-60692-671-0. $129.00. 469 pp. Case. In mathematics and computer science, an optimization problem is the problem of finding the best solution from all feasible solutions. Computational optimization is crucial in many fields of science and technology as well as in finance, business and medicine. This new book presents state-of-the-art research in the field. Mathematics Kinematic-Wave Rainfall-Runoff Formulas T. S.W. Wong (School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological Univ., Singapore) 2010. 978-1-60692-705-2. $79.00. 247 pp. Case. This is not an ordinary book on rainfall and runoff. All the general and working formulas in this book are theoretically derived. The formulas are therefore globally and eternally applicable, as long as the situations under consideration are within the assumptions and limitations of the theory. This epitomizes the powerful nature of the physically-based approach in hydrology. This book covers formulas for flow depth; flow velocity; average flow velocity; wave celerity; average wave celerity; time of concentration; rising, equilibrium and falling phases of a hydrograph; and others. Mathematics Emerging Topics on Differential Geometry and Graph Theory Lucas Bernard and Francois Roux (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-011-9. $98.00. 429 pp. Case. Differential geometry is a mathematical discipline that uses the methods of differential and integral calculus to study problems in geometry. Graph theory is also a growing area in mathematical research. In mathematics and computer science, graph theory is the study of mathematical structures used to model pairwise relations between objects from a certain collection. This book presents various theories and applications in both of these mathematical fields. Mathematics Weighted Norm Inequalities for Integral Transforms with Product Kernals V. Kokilashvili (A. Razmadze Math. Inst. & In't. Black Sea Univ.,GA); A. Meskhi (A. Razmadze Math. Inst., Georgia) and Lars-Erik Persson (Lulea Univ. of Tech., Sweden)

2010. 978-1-60741-591-6. $98.00. 356 pp. Case. The book may be considered as a systematic and detailed analysis of a wide class of integral transforms with product kernels from the two-weighted boundedness point of view. The considered product kernels cover that case when factors of kernels have essential (less than one) singularities. Mathmatics Applied Statistical Science Research Mohammad Ahsanullah (Rider Univ.) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-370-2. $165.00. 151 pp. Case. Computers have taken a permanent place in almost every human endeavor in the last 20 years. This infiltration requires a learning process on the part of the people utilizing them and realizing where and how computers can be best used beyond the basic and obvious applications. Statistics is an example of their application in many diverse fields to reach conclusions and make projections never before possible. This new book presents the latest research in the field from aound the world.

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Nanotechnology Nanomaterials: New Research Developments Egor I. Pertsov (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-300-9. $129.00. 360 pp. Case. Nanomaterials is the study of how materials behave when their dimensions are reduced to the nanoscale. It can also refer to the materials themselves that are used in nanotechnology. Materials reduced to the nanoscale can suddenly show very different properties compared to what they exhibit on a macroscale, enabling unique applications.

Nanotechnology Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Performance Lorenzo H. Mancini and Christian L. Esposito (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-798-4. $139.00. 284 pp. Case. Nanophase materials and technology is the new application technology in recent 10 years along with the development of science and technology. Nanocomposites have attracted tremendous attention due to their potential applications in biomedical, catalytic, separation, chemical sensing, fuel cell, capacitor, microfabrication, tribological, resonant coupling, high flux gas transport and etc. Nanocomposite materials are complex of nanophase materials and other materials, it

optimizes the performance of traditional materials.

Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Research Progress Julian F. Vogel and Felix T. Jung (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-569-0. $129.00. 370 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this field from around the globe. Nanotechnology Nanocrystals: Properties, Preparation and Applications Hongquig Hu (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-964-3. $139.00. 334 pp. Case. Nanocrystals have been described as any nanomaterial with at least one dimension ¡Ü 100nm and that is singlecrystalline. More properly, any material with a dimension of less than 1 micron, i.e., 1000 nanometers, should be referred to as a nanoparticle, not a nanocrystal. For example, any particle which exhibits regions of crystallinity should be termed nanoparticle or nanocluster based on dimensions. These materials are of huge technological interest since many of their electrical and thermodynamic properties show strong size dependence and can therefore be controlled through careful manufacturing processes. Nanotechnology Progress in Monomers, Oligomers, Polymers, Composites & Nanocomposites R. Pethrick ( U./Stritchclyde,Glasgow UK);G. E. Zaikov (Acad./Sci., Mosc, Ru); J. Pielichowski (Dir./Poly.Sci. Dept.,Cracow U./Tech.Pl) 2009. 978-1-60456-878-3. $149.00. 415 pp. Case. Knowledge is the foundation for mankind’s most successful ventures. Today there is a visible shift in science, where people have shifted from chemistry to biology, and from biology to medicine. Everybody wishes to be wealthy and healthy. It allows for the creation of new materials with unique properties and new possibilities. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology as a National Security Issue John F. Sargent (Editor)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 952009. 978-1-60692-070-1. $39.00. 69 pp. Soft. The projected economic and societal benefits of nanotechnology have propelled global investments by nations and companies. The United States launched the first national nanotechnology initiative in 2000. Since then, more than 60 nations have launched similar initiatives. In 2006, global public investment in nanotechnology was estimated to be $6.4 billion, with an additional $6.0 billion provided by the private sector. More than 600 nanotechnology products are now in the market, generally offering incremental improvements over existing products. Nanotechnology Nanocrystalline Apatite-Based Biomaterials D. Eichert, C. Drouet, H. Sfihia C. Rey & C. Combes (Lab. Phy.Quantique,Paris,Fran./Dépt. de Physique, UFR, U. Paris, Bobigny Cedex, F.) 2009. 978-1-60692-080-0. $37.00. 94 pp. Soft. The improvement of the biological activity and performance of bone substitute materials is one of the main concerns of orthopaedic and dental surgery specialists. Biomimetic nanocrystalline apatites exhibit enhanced and tunable reactivity as well as original surface properties related to their composition and mode of formation. Synthetic nanocrystalline apatites analogous to bone mineral can be easily prepared in aqueous media and one of their most interesting characteristics is the existence of a hydrated surface layer containing labile ionic species. Nanotechnology Former NFL Players: Disabilities, Benefits, and Related Issues Thomas P. Wasser (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-346-7. $69.00. 245 pp. Case. Professional football is a very popular sport, and the physical nature of the game of football is part of its appeal, but, at the same time, playing the game can exact a physical and mental toll on players. Violent collisions, as well as other aspects of the sport, can and do cause injuries. Players' injuries and current health conditions (for example, excess weight and sleep apnea) might have long-term consequences for their health, meaning that today's injury might become a chronic health problem or disability during retirement from the NFL. Nanotechnology Carbon Nanotubes: New Research Avery P. Ottenhouse (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-236-1. $98.00. 506 pp. Case.

This new and important book presents significant research on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which are allotropes of carbon with a nanostructure that can have a length-to-diameter ratio greater than 1,000,000. These cylindrical carbon molecules have novel properties that make them potentially useful in many applications in nanotechnology, electronics, optics and other fields of materials science, as well as extensive use in arcology and other architectural fields. Nanotechnology Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology. 2 Volume Set Elwood D. Carlson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-079-4. $395.00. 1630 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents new and important research advances from around the globe. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology and the Environment Robert V. Neumann (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-663-5. $69.00. 147 pp. Case. Nanotechnology has potential applications in many sectors of the American economy, including consumer products, health care, transportation, energy and agriculture. Since 2001, EPA has played a leading role in funding research and setting research directions to develop environmental applications for, and understand the potential human health and environmental implications of, nanotechnology. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology: Environmental, Health and Safety Issues William P. Peterson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-729-8. $69.00. 167 pp. Case. Nanotechnology — a term encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology — is focused on understanding, controlling, and exploiting the unique properties of matter that can emerge at scales of one to 100 nanometers. A key issue before Congress regarding nanotechnology is how best to protect human health, safety, and the environment as nanoscale materials and products are researched, developed, manufactured, used, and discarded. Nanotechnology Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace Nathan I. Bialor (Editor)

2009. 978-1-60692-679-6. $69.00. 175 pp. Case. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations to prevent work-related injury, illness, and death. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology in the USA: Developments, Policies and Issues Carl H. Jennings (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-800-4. $89.00. 209 pp. Case. Nanotechnology — a term encompassing the science, engineering, and applications of submicron materials — involves the harnessing of unique physical, chemical, and biological properties of nanoscale substances in fundamentally new and useful ways. The economic and societal promise of nanotechnology has led to substantial and sustained investments by governments and companies around the world. In 2000, the United States launched the world’s first national nanotechnology program. Nanotechnology The Economics of Natural and Human Resources in Agriculture A. Kimhi & I. Finkelshtain (Fac./Agri. The Hebrew Univ., Rehovot, Israel) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-029-4. $79.00. 361 pp. Case. This book is about the allocation of natural and human resources in the agricultural sector of both developed, developing and transition economies. Extensive search for the sources of economic growth have lead economists to comprehend that sustainable growth requires efficient allocation of natural resources, complemented by high levels of human resources, such as knowledge, management and governance. Nanotechnology Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance Martin W. Lang (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-678-9. $69.00. 151 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials, and devices. This technology has the ability to transform many industries and will have numerous applications to areas ranging from medicine to manufacturing. Research in nanoscale technologies is growing rapidly worldwide. By 2015, the National Science Foundation estimates that nanotechnology will have a $1

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 96trillion impact on the global economy and employ 2 million workers, 1 million of which may be in the United States. Nanotechnology Russian Political, Economic and Security Issues Harold J. Kowen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-407-5. $69.00. 195 pp. Case. East-West relations have noticeably deteriorated during the Bush administration, and Russia’s behavior has become commensurately more self-assertive. Key arms control achievements are in jeopardy, and Russia claims to be facing an array of growing threats, most prominently from America. In fact, Russia demands more respect from and equality with Washington and a free hand in world politics. In key respects, Moscow’s new foreign policy grows out of the logic of its ever more autocratic and neo-imperial political structure. As analyzed in the book, this structure reinforces the long-standing Russian tendency to view other states as being inherently adversarial, i.e., it has a disposition to see world politics in terms of a presupposition of a priori enemies. Nanotechnology National Infrastructure: Protecting, Funding and Rebuilding Series: Terrorism, Hot Spots and Conflict-Related Issues Frederick H. Lupul 2009. 978-1-60692-369-6. $43.00. 254 pp. Soft. Protecting the critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) of the United States is essential to the Nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. Attacks on CI/KR could significantly disrupt the functioning of government and business alike and produce cascading effects far beyond the targeted sector and physical location of the incident. Direct terrorist attacks and natural, manmade, or technological hazards could produce catastrophic losses in terms of human casualties, property destruction, and economic effects, as well as profound damage to public morale and confidence. Nanotechnology Carbon Nanotubes: A New Alternative for Electrochemical Sensors G. A. Rivas, M. D. Rubianes, M. L. Pedano, N. F. Ferreyra, G. Luque and S.A. Miscoria (U. Nacional/Córdoba, Ciudad U. AR) 2009. 978-1-60741-314-1. $37.00. 84 pp. Soft. The goal of this book is to summarize the recent advances in carbon nanotubes as a new material

for electrochemical sensors. Since their discovery in 1991, carbon nanotubes have received considerable attention in different fields. Their special geometry and unique electronic, mechanical, chemical and thermal properties make them a very attractive material for the design of electrochemical biosensors. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Research Collection - 2009/2010. DVD Edition James N. Ling (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-293-9. $995.00. DVD… E-book.. This extraordinary collection presents the entire contents of 14 recent books on nanotechnology. Nanotechnology, refers to a field whose theme is the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures of the size 100 nanometers or smaller, and involves developing materials or devices within that size. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Research Collection - 2009/2010. Online Book Edition James N. Ling (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-292-2. $995.00. DVD… E-book.. This extraordinary collection presents the entire contents of 15 recent books on nanotechnology. Nanotechnology, refers to a field whose theme is the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures of the size 100 nanometers or smaller, and involves developing materials or devices within that size. Nanotechnology Nano and Micro-Crystalline Diamond Films and Powders Valeri Ligatchev (Institute of High-Performance Computing, The Capricorn, Singapore) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-467-9. $37.00. 100 pp. Soft. Nano and micro-crystalline diamond films and powders exhibit a plethora of unique optical, electrical, photoelectrical, thermal and mechanical properties, which make these materials to be a choice for various applications: from the traditional jewelry industry to prospective particle detectors in high-energy physics and sophisticated quantum computers. Nanotechnology Handbook on Social Change Brooke H. Stroud and Scott E. Corbin (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60741-222-9. $145.00. 302 pp. Case.

Social change in the broadest sense is any change in social relations. Viewed this way, social change is an ever-present phenomenon in any society. A distinction is sometimes made between processes of change within the social structure, which serve in part to maintain the structure, and processes that modify the structure. The term is used in the study of history, economics, and politics, and includes topics such as the success or failure of different political systems, globalization, democratization, development and economic growth. Nanotechnology Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Biosensors Umasankar Yogeswaran; S. Ashok Kumar; Shen-Ming Chen (National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan) 2009. 978-1-60741-706-4. $89.00. 373 pp. Case. Electrochemical biosensors are portable devices that permit rapid analysis of substances. They are most useful in detection and monitoring of biological, chemical and toxic agents. Briefly, with the help of transducer, the generated electrical signals from the responses to change in the bioactive layers are used for the interpretation. Similarly, nanomaterials have number of features that make them ideally suited for sensor applications, such as, its high surface area, high reactivity, easy dispersability and rapid fabrication. Nanotechnology Nanofibers: Fabrication, Performance, and Applications Series: Nanotechnology Science and Technology W. N. Chang (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-947-1. $139.00. 463 pp. Case. Nanofibers are defined as fibers with diameters on the order of 100 nanometers. They can be produced by interfacial polymerization and electrospinning. Contrastly, carbon nanofibers are graphitized fibers produced by catalystic synthesis. Nanofibers are included in garments, insulation and in energy storage. This book presents new research in this dynamic field. Nanotechnology Electrospun Nanofibers Research: Recent Developments Series: Nanotechnology Science and Technology A.K. Haghi (Univ. of Guilan, Iran; Univ. of Ottawa, Canada) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-834-4. $89.00. 232 pp. Case.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 97Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the world of materials. The research and development of nanofibers has gained much prominence in recent years due to the heightened awareness of its potential applications in the medical, engineering and defense fields. Among the most successful methods for producing nanofibers is the electrospinning process. Electrospinning introduces a new level of versatility and broader range of materials into the micro/nanofiber range. Nanotechnology Polymer Nanocomposites: Advances in Filler Surface Modification Techniques V. Mittal (Inst./Chem.&Bioengineering, Dept./Chem.&Applied Biosci, Zurich, Switzerland) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60876-125-8. $89.00. 230 pp. Case. Polymer nanocomposites revolutionized the research in this field owing to the tremendous improvement in the composite properties at very low filler volume fraction. The surface modification of the filler, generally layered silicate montmorillonite clay, is required to compatibilize the organic and inorganic phases. The inorganic clay was modified conventionally with alkyl ammonium ions and the exfoliated nanocomposites with polar polymers could be formed where the clay could be dispersed at nanometer scale. Nanotechnology Frontiers in Quantum Dots Research Marco L. Voronin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-057-0. $105.00. 118 pp. Case. A quantum dot is a particle of matter so small that the addition or removal of an electron changes its properties in some useful way. All atoms are quantum dots, but multi-molecular combinations can have this characteristic. In biochemistry, quantum dots are called redox groups. In nanotechnology, they are called quantum bits or qubits. The fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, and electronics are all of interest to researchers in nanotechnology. Nanotechnology Nanoscale Structures and Properties of Microbial Cell Surfaces Elena P. Ivanova (Swinburne Univ of Technology) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-242-0. $145.00. 283 pp. Case. This book presents an accessible and comprehensive survey of recent advances in the understanding of the structure and properties of microbial cell surfaces. Gathering leading

experts in the field, it is the first book to cover the fundamental knowledge of microbial cell surfaces at the nanometer-scale resolution that is now provided by various scanning probe microscopy techniques (SPM). The advent of SPM has recently opened up a wide range of novel and fascinating applications for biological research. Nanotechnology Pattern Recognition in Nanoscience, Environmental Engineering and Archeology Diane M. Perez (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-715-9. $145.00. 222 pp. Case. This book presents new and important research on pattern recognition - the research area that studies the operation and design of systems that recognize patterns in data. It encloses subdisciplines like discriminant analysis, feature extraction, error estimation, cluster analysis (together sometimes called statistical pattern recognition), grammatical inference and parsing (sometimes called syntactical pattern recognition). Important application areas are image analysis, character recognition, speech analysis, man and machine diagnostics, person identification and industrial inspection. Nanotechnology Frontal Nanotechnology Research Martin V. Berg (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-212-3. $145.00. 241 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field. Nanotechnology New Developments in Nanotechnology Research Eugen V. Dirote (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-017-4. $145.00. 322 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a “catch-all” description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as

well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field. Nanotechnology New Topics in Nanotechnology Research Matthew F. Ginobili (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-291-8. $145.00. 259 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Research Advances Vernon B. King (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-525-4. $145.00. 199 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. Nanotechnology Nanowire Research Progress Xiaoyan Xue (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-406-8. $129.00. 416 pp. Case. A nanowire is a wire of diameter of the order of a nanometer (10−9 meters). Alternatively, nanowires can be defined as structures that have a lateral size constrained to tens of nanometers or less and an unconstrained longitudinal size. At these scales, quantum mechanical effects are important — hence such wires are also known as "quantum wires". Nanotechnology Focus on Nanomaterials Research B. M. Caruta (Editor) 2008. 978-1-59454-897-0. $150.00. 296 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 98that have applications in the real world. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field. Nanotechnology Science of Nanotechnology: An Introductory Text L. Tilstra (Rose-Hulman Inst./Tech., Terre Haute, IN), S. A.Broughton (R.-H.Inst./Tech., T.H., IN), R. S. Tanke (U. WI-Stevens Pnt,WI)D. Jelski (St. U. of N. Y. New Paltz, NY) (Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60021-466-0. $99.00. 183 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a “catch-all” description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, such as the fabrication of devices within that size range in electronics and electromechanical systems, and in new materials development as well as in mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book examines the science of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology Progress in Nanotechnology Research Alan T. Larimar (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-731-9. $150.00. 366 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This new book presents important leading-edge research from around the world. Nanotechnology Leading Edge Nanotechnology Research Developments Donald M. Sabatini (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-900-9. $150.00. 316 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a “catch-all” description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision

engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents new and important research advances from around the globe. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Research Developments R. Jimenez-Contreras (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-899-6. $150.00. 428 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a “catch-all” description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents new and important breakthroughs in the field from around the world. Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Research: New Nanostructures, Nanotubes and Nanofibers Xiaohua Huang (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-902-3. $150.00. 382 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a “catch-all” description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this field. Nanotechnology Polymer Nanocomposite Research Advances S. Thomas (Mahatma Gandhi Univ., India) and G.E. Zaikov (Russian Acad. of Sciences, Moscow, Russia) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-063-3. $170.00. 402 pp. Case. The present book focuses on the preparation, properties, characterization and applications of polymer nanocomposites. The various manufacturing techniques, analysis of morphology, filler dispersion, and interfacial

interactions have been described are detail. In this book the ultimate properties of the nanocomposites have been correlated with the key parameters of filler dispersion and filler-matrix interaction. Nanotechnology Nanorods, Nanotubes and Nanomaterials Research Progress Wesley V. Prescott and Arnold I. Schwartz 2008. 978-1-60456-122-7. $150.00. 370 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a 'catch-all' description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This new book presents the latest research from around the world on nanorods, nanotubes and nanomaterials. Nanotechnology Fractal Analysis and Synergetics of Catalysis in Nanosystems G.V. Kozlov (Kabardino-Balkari State U.), G. E. Zaikov (N.M. Eman. Inst. of Bioch Phy, Russian Acad.of Sciences) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-364-1. $165.00. 171 pp. Case. Nanochemistry is a science connected with obtaining and studing of physical-chemical properties of particles having sizes on the nanometer scale. This book addresses polymer synthesis which, according to Melikhov's classification, is automatically part of nanochemistry. This is determined as far as polymeric macromolecules (more precisely macromolecular coils) belong to nanoparticles and polymeric sols and gels – to nanosystems. Catalysis on nanoparticles is one of the most important sections of nanochemistry. Nanotechnology Nanoparticles: New Research Simone Luca Lombardi (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-704-5. $129.00. 424 pp. Case. This book provides leading edge research from around the globe in the field of nanoparticles which is a small particle with at least one dimension less than 100 nm. A nanoparticle is an amorphous or semicrystalline zero dimensional (0D) nano structure with at least one dimension between 10 and 100nm and a relatively large (¡Ý 15%) size dispersion. Nanotechnology Progress in Nanoparticles Research.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 99Chris Thomas Frisiras (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-705-2. $150.00. 390 pp. Case. A nanoparticle (which historically has included nanopowder, nanoclusters, and nanocrystals)is a small particle with at least one dimension less than 100 mm. A nanoparticle is an amorphous or semicrystalline zero dimensional (OD)nano structure with at least one dimension between 10 and 100nm and a relatively large size dispersion. This book provides leading-edge research from around the globe in this field. Nanotechnology Advances in Nanotechnology. Vol. 1 Series: Advances In Nanotechnology E. J. Chen & N. Peng (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-731-6. $145.00. 299 pp. Case. Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field and has achieved breakthroughs in bioengineering, molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Nanotechnology is the study of the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. This new important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field. Nanotechnology Barrier Properties of Polymer Clay Nanocomposites Series: Nanotechnology Science and Technology Vikas Mittal (Inst./Chemical & Bioeng., Zurich, Switzerland) (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-021-3. $145.00. 281 pp. Case. Polymer nanocomposites are organic-inorganic hybrids where the high aspect ratio inorganic filler can be delaminated in the organic matrix at the nanometer scale, thus leading to significant enhancement of composite properties at very low filler volume fractions. This book examines the factors affecting barrier properties enhancement in polar polymer matrices, which are different from case when non polar polymers are involved, thus indicating that the performance has to be quantized by case by case basis. Nanotechnology Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Yong Zhou (Nanoarchitectonics Rsch. Cn't, Nn'tl Inst./Advanced Industrial Sci. & Tech., Ibaraki, Japan) (Edito) 2010. 978-1-60876-105-0. $89.00. 311 pp. Case. Nanoscience is a rapidly evolving field of studying and working with matter on an ultra-small scale, which was invented late in the twentieth century. This book presents the current knowledge and understanding of bio-

inspired nanoscience by a collection of eleven impressive chapters, covering several remarkable aspects. This book will also provide researchers in these fields with the newest developments in this rapidly evolving field for advancing research. Nanotechnology Nanomaterials Yearbook -2009 .From Nanostructures, Nanomaterials & Nanotechnologies to Nanoindustry G. Zaikov (N.M E. Inst./Biochem.Physics,RU Acad./Sci.,Moscow, RU);V. Kodolov (Basic Rsch.–High Edu.Cn't/Chem.Physics & Mesoscopy,RU Acad./Sci.) (Eds.) 2010. 978-1-60876-451-8. $295.00. 401 pp. Case. All the authors of this volume have worked in the field of nanostructures, nanomaterials and nanotechnology not more than 5-7 years. This is connected with the fact that 5-7 years ago this field of science practically did not exist. They are now working in the field of nanochemistry and nanoscience and arrived from other fields and brought with them knowledge they obtained in other arias of their work. The combination of their obtained knowledge in other fields and the new objectives produced a synergistic volume of knowledge.

Nanotechnology Mechanical and Dynamical Principles of Protein Nanomotors: The Key to Nano-Engineering Applications Series: Nanotechnology Science & Technology A. R. Khataee & H. R. Khataee (Fac./Chem.,U./Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran) (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-734-2. $43.00. 77 pp. Soft. It is obvious that movement is an essential concept of all living organisms. Molecular motility participates in many cellular functions including cell division, intracellular transport and movement of the organism itself. Thus, it is not surprising that nature has evolved a series of biological nanomotors that fulfill many of these tasks.

Nanotechnology Applications of Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Bio-separations Todd J. Menkhaus, Lifeng Zhang , Hao Fong ( South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota)

2010. 978-1-60876-782-3. $43.00. 69 pp. Soft. The technique of electrospinning is a unique way to produce nanofibers. This book discusses the bioseparation applications of nanofiber membranes, including fabrication techniques and properties for the electrospun nanofibers, chemical modification of the membrane fibers, and purification of biological products by size-based and adsorptive mechanisms.

Natural Disasters Natural Disasters Hurricanes: Background, History and Bibliography Paul V. Kislow (Editor) 2008. 978-1-59454-727-0. $42.00. 272 pp. Case. A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relative calm center known as the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. This book presents the facts and history of hurricanes. Natural Disasters The Phoenix of Natural Disasters: Community Resilience Kathryn Gow (Queensland University of Technology, Australia) and Douglas Paton (University of Tasmania, Australia) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-161-6. $99.00. 283 pp. Case. This book encompasses discussions between Kathryn Gow and Douglas Paton, both psychologists who have researched stress, burnout, trauma, and recovery in natural disasters. They suggest that few books have been written for health professionals, and persons directly involved with leading and managing emergency teams on what constitutes resilience in individuals and groups in communites. This book also addresses how differ in response and recovery. Natural Disasters Dust Storm Identification via Satellite Remote Sensing D.G. Kaskaoutis and H.D. Kambezidis (Ins. for Env. Res. of Ath, Greece); K.V.S. Badarinath and Shailesh Kumar Kharol (Balanagar) 2010. 978-1-60876-906-3. $43.00. 121 pp. Soft. Dust storms are considered natural hazards which affect ecosystems for a short-time interval ranging from a few hours to a few days. Due to the significant impact of dust outbreaks

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 100on climate, human health and ecosystems, numerous studies have been conducted throughout the world with differing instrumentation and techniques focusing on the investigation about such events.

Nutrition Nutrition New Topics in Vitamin E Research Oliver H. Bellock (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-327-4. $145.00. 173 pp. Case. The term vitamin E describes a family of eight antioxidants, four tocopherols, alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-, and four tocotrienols (also alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-). Alpha-tocopherol is the only form of vitamin E that is actively maintained in the human body and is therefore, the form of vitamin E found in the largest quantities in the blood and tissue (1). Alpha-tocopherol is the form of vitamin E that appears to have the greatest nutritional significance. This new volume presents leading-edge research in this important field. Nutrition Nutrition Research Advances Sarah V. Watkins (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-516-2. $145.00. 274 pp. Case. The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. First, food or drink is consumed. Second, the body breaks down the food or drink into nutrients. Third, the nutrients travel through the bloodstream to different parts of the body where they are used as "fuel" and for many other purposes. Nutrition Child Nutrition Physiology Linda T. Overton and Monica R. Ewente 2008. 978-1-60456-302-3. $99.00. 338 pp. Case. Child nutrition physiology is the nutritional physiology of children aged 2-12 years. This new book presents recent advances in the critically important field.

Physics Physics Progress in Optical Fibers Research Zhijian Guo (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-868-2. $150.00. 433 pp. Case. This new book presents new and important research on optical fibers. An optical fiber is a glass or plastic fiber designed to guide light along its length by confining as much light as possible in a propagating form. In fibers with

large core diameter, the confinement is based on total internal reflection. In smaller diameter core fibers, (widely used for most communication links longer than 200 meters) the confinement relies on establishing a waveguide. Fiber optics is the overlap of applied science and engineering concerned with such optical fibers. Physics Quantum Brownian Motion in C- Numbers: Theory & Application Debashis Barik, Dhruba Banerjee & Deb Shankar Ray (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, India) 2009. 978-1-59454-611-2. $59.00. 133 pp. Case. The theory of Brownian motion as proposed by Einstein is now hundred years old. Over the span of a century the theory has grown in various directions to understand stochastic processes in physics, chemistry and biology. An important endeavor in this direction is the quantization of Brownian motion. While the early development of quantum optics initiated in sixties was based on density operator, noise operator and master equation methods primarily within weak-coupling and Markov approximations, path integral approach to quantum Brownian motion attracted wide attention in early eighties. Physics Progress in Nonlinear Analysis Research Erik T. Hoffmann (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-359-7. $129.00. 456 pp. Case. Nonlinear analysis is a broad, interdisciplinary field characterized by a mixture of analysis, topology, and applications. Its concepts and techniques provide the tools for developing more realistic and accurate models for a variety of phenomena encountered in fields ranging from engineering and chemistry to economics and biology. This new book presents recent and important research in the field. Physics Advanced Ta-Based Diffusion Barriers for Cu Interconnects Rene Hubner (Leibniz Inst. for Solid State and Materials Rsch, Dresden, Germany) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-451-8. $39.00. 102 pp. Soft. During the last few years, copper has become the standard metallization material for onchip interconnects in high-performance microprocessors. Compared to the previously used aluminum, copper shows not only a lower resistivity, but also significantly improved electromigration resistance. Copper ions, however, are very mobile in silicon and many

dielectric materials under electrical and thermal bias. Thus, barrier layers are needed to prevent Cu diffusion into the insulating layers surrounding the metallic interconnects. Physics Dynamical Symmetry of the Kepler-Coulomb Problem in Classical and Quantum Mechanics: Non-Relativistic and Relativistic T. T. Khachidze and A. A. Khelashvili (I. Javakhishvili Tbilsi St. U.,Georg.) (Eds) 2009. 978-1-60456-499-0. $79.00. 166 pp. Case. The purpose of this new and important book is to develop a systematic theory for the hidden symmetry generators, which are simultaneously the odd generators of superalgebra in relativistic quantum mechanics (Dirac's equation). It is devoted to the description of so-called hidden symmetry of the Kepler problem in classical and quantum mechanics (non-relativistic and relativistic). Moreover, the purpose is to elucidate the role of this kind of symmetries in the reduction of physical problems, to show algebraic possibilites of derivation of spectra. Physics From Problem toward Solution: Wireless Sensor Networks Security Series: Distributed, Cluster and Grid Computing Yi Pan (Series Ed.) Z. Jiang (Info. Assurance Ctr.,West Chester U., PA)& Yi Pan (Dept. Comp.Sci. Ga.S.U.,Atlanta) 2009. 978-1-60456-457-0. $79.00. 396 pp. Case. Wireless sensor networks have experienced an explosive growth during the last few years. Security issues are a central concern for achieving secured communications in these networks. This book provides a compilation of chapters written by experts from academia and industry. Physics Plasma Physics Research Advances Sergei P. Gromov (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-136-4. $129.00. 414 pp. Case. In physics and chemistry, a plasma is typically an ionized gas. Plasma is considered to be a distinct state of matter, apart from gases, because of its unique properties. Ionized refers to presence of one or more free electrons, which are not bound to an atom or molecule. The free electric charges make the plasma electrically conductive so that it responds strongly to electromagnetic fields.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 101Physics New Topics in Eye Research Lauri Korhonen and Elias Laine (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-510-2. $79.00. 284 pp. Case. The consequences of aging populations combined with the strain to the human eye caused by computers and widespread poor nutritional practices has resulted in an upsurge of research dealing with vision. This new book presents the latest research from around the world in this dynamic field. Physics Superconducting Intercalated Graphite N. Emerya,C. Hérolda (Lab de Chimie du Solide Minéral,Nancy UHenriPoincaré,VandœuvrelèsFrance); P. Lagrange (Lab. /Chimie S.M.Nancy U.)(Eds) 2009. 978-1-60456-609-3. $29.00. 92 pp. Soft. The discovery in 2005 of superconductivity in YbC6 and CaC6, with substantially higher critical temperatures than the previously observed among the family of the graphite intercalation compounds, has largely renewed the interest for these well known lamellar compounds. Indeed, these critical temperatures reach 6.5 and 11.5 K respectively for ytterbium- and calcium-graphite phases. It was consequently interesting to collect all the informations concerning the superconductivity of these compounds from the discovery of this phenomenon observed in the heavy alkali metals graphite intercalation compounds in 1965, insisting particularly on the recent advances in this research field. Physics Multimedia Communication Security: Recent Advances Shiguo Lian (France Telecom R&D (Orange Labs) Beijing, Institute of Science , Haidian District, Beijing, China) 2009. 978-1-60456-925-4. $79.00. 256 pp. Case. This book presents a collection of quality chapters on multimedia communication security contributed by leading experts in the related fields. It embraces a wide variety of aspects of the related subject areas and provides a scientifically and scholarly sound treatment of state-of-the-art techniques to students, researchers, academics, personnal of law enforcement and IT/multimedia practitioners who are interested or involved in the study, research, use, design and development of techniques related to multimedia content protection.

Physics Nonlinear Numerical Analysis in Reproducing Kernel Space M. Cui (Dept. /Math.Harbin Inst./Tech.Shandong, China);Y. Lin (Dept.Math. Harbin Inst. /Technology, Shandong, China) (Eds) 2009. 978-1-60456-468-6. $89.00. 240 pp. Case. Although the application of reproducing kernel has been explored in different fields in the past twenty to thirty years and the relevant researches are active in the recent five years, there is still not a book on the application of reproducing kernel. This book attempts to introduce to the readers engaged in mathematical application these solutions, especially the constructing theory of the reproducing kernel space that the authors originally created and gradually improved. Physics Numerical Simulation Research Progress Simone P. Colombo and Christian L. Rizzo (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-783-0. $89.00. 307 pp. Case. Numerical simulation is the kind of simulation that uses numerical methods to quantitatively represent the evolution of a physical system. It pays much attention to the physical content of the simulation and emphasizes the goal that, from the numerical results of the simulation, knowledge of background processes and physical understanding of the simulation region can be obtained. This new book presents leading research from around the world. Physics Groundwater: Modelling, Management and Contamination Luka F. König and Jonas L. Weiss (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-832-5. $169.00. 420 pp. Case. Groundwater (GW) is one of the most valuable natural resources and for that reason, the GW protection and management is vital for human evolution, socio-economic development and ecological diversity. During the last decades, the continuously increasing need of water has led to a rapidly growing awareness in the field of GW management. This book provides leading-edge research on this field. Physics Variations, Geometry and Physics Olga Krupkova & David Saunders (Faculty of Science, Palacky Univ., Czech Republic) (Editors)

2009. 978-1-60456-920-9. $89.00. 378 pp. Case. This book is a collection of survey articles in a broad field of the geometrical theory of the calculus of variations and its applications in analysis, geometry and physics. It is a commemorative volume to celebrate the sixty-fifth birthday of Professor Demeter Krupka, one of the founders of modern geometric variational theory, and a major contributor to this topic and its applications over the past thirty-five years. Physics Laser Keratectomy: Approaches, Complications and Effectiveness Luis W. Schröder and Felix J. Walter (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-863-9. $98.00. 187 pp. Case. Keratotomy is a surgical incision (a cut) made into the cornea. A radial keratotomy is a surgical procedure designed to flatten the cornea, reduce its optical power, and correct nearsightedness (myopia). The procedure is called a radial keratotomy because the incisions resemble the spokes in a bicycle wheel. The pioneer of modern laser keratectomy was the late S.N. Fyodorov in Russia. Physics Mexico: Economic, Political and Social Issues Maria L. Castro and Irene P. Navarro (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-847-9. $69.00. 193 pp. Case. Mexico's economic, political and societal issues have become major points of interest to countries all over the globe.Mexico is the second leading market for U.S. exports after Canada, and is the third most important source of U.S. imports after Canada and China. This new book presents in-depth analyses of such issues such as foreign policy, political reform, and overall economic developments. Physics Chaos and Complexity: New Research Franco F. Orsucci (Univ. College, London) Nicoletta Sala (Univ. of Italy in Switzerland) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60456-841-7. $95.00. 480 pp. Case. This book presents new international research on artificial life, cellular automata, chaos theory, cognition, complexity theory, synchronization, fractals, genetic algorithms, information systems, metaphors, neural networks, non-linear dynamics, parallel computation and synergetics. The unifying feature of this research is the tie to chaos and complexity.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 102Physics High Agricultural Commodity Prices: What Are the Issues? Randy Schnepf (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-013-8. $39.00. 80 pp. Soft. All major U.S. agricultural program crops — corn, barley, sorghum, oats, wheat, rice, and soybeans — have exhibited extreme price volatility since mid-2007, while rising to record or near-record levels in early 2008. Several international organizations have announced that the sharply rising commodity prices are likely to have dire consequences for the world’s vulnerable populations, particularly in import-dependent, less developed nations. In the United States, high commodity prices have pushed farm income to successive annual records and have sharply lowered government farm program costs, but they have also stoked the flames of food price inflation and have raised costs for livestock producers and food processors. Physics Superconducting Cuprates: Properties, Preparation and Applications Koenraad N. Courtlandt (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-919-3. $139.00. 399 pp. Case. Although cuprate compounds in the normal superconducting state share many characteristics with each other, there is as of 2008 no widely accepted theory to explain their properties. The search for a theoretical understanding of high-temperature superconductivity is widely regarded as one of the most important unsolved problems in physics, and it continues to be a topic of intense experimental and theoretical research. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Physics Heterogeneous Catalysis Research Progress Mathias B. Gunther (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-979-7. $129.00. 463 pp. Case. In order for the reaction to occur, one or more of the reactants must diffuse to the catalyst surface and adsorb onto it. After reaction, the products must desorb from the surface and diffuse away from the solid surface. Frequently, this transport of reactants and products from one phase to another plays a dominant role in limiting the reaction rate. Understanding these transport phenomena and surface chemistry such as dispersion is an important area of heterogeneous catalyst research. Physics Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics: New Research

L. T. Chen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60456-907-0. $129.00. 550 pp. Case. Atomic, molecular, and optical physics is the study of matter-matter and light-matter interactions on the scale of single atoms or structures containing a few atoms. The three areas are grouped together because of their interrelationships, the similarity of methods used, and the commonality of the energy scales that are relevant. All three areas include both classical and quantum treatments. This new book presents the latest research from around the world. Physics Bosons After Symmetry Breaking in Quantum Field Theory Takehisa Fujita, Makoto Hiramoto, and Hidenori Takahashi (Dept/ Physics, Faculty of Sci. & Tech.,Nihon Univ., Tokyo, Japan) 2009. 978-1-60692-110-4. $35.00. 100 pp. Soft. The authors present a unified description of the spontaneous symmetry breaking and its associated bosons in fermion field theory. Physics Introduction to Graph Theory Vitaly I. Voloshin (Dept. of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Sci., Troy Univ., Troy AL) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-374-0. $79.00. 158 pp. Case. Graph Theory is an important area of contemporary mathematics with many applications in computer science, genetics, chemistry, engineering, industry, business and in social sciences. It is a young science invented and developing for solving challenging problems of ”computerized” society for which traditional areas of mathematics such as algebra or calculus are powerless. Physics Fisheries: Management, Economics and Perspectives Nelson F. McManus & David S. Bellinghouse (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-303-0. $129.00. 547 pp. Case. A fishery is an area with an associated fish or aquatic population which is harvested for its value (commercial, recreational, subsistence). It can be saltwater or freshwater, wild or farmed. Examples are the salmon fishery of Alaska, the cod fishery off the Lofoten islands or the tuna fishery of the Eastern Pacific. Most fisheries are marine, rather than freshwater; most marine fisheries are based near the coast. This is not only because harvesting from relatively shallow waters is easier than in the open ocean, but also

because fish are much more abundant near the coastal shelf, due to coastal upwelling and the abundance of nutrients available there. Physics Ozone Depletion, Chemistry and Impacts Sem H. Bakker (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-007-7. $89.00. 246 pp. Case. Ground-level ozone is an air pollutant with harmful effects on the respiratory systems of animals. Ozone in the upper atmosphere filters potentially damaging ultraviolet light from reaching the Earth's surface. It is present in low concentrations throughout the Earth's atmosphere. It has many industrial and consumer applications.This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. Physics The Dipole-Quadrupole Theory of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering A. M. Polubotko (A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Inst, Politechnicheskaya, Saint Petersburg, Russia) 2009. 978-1-60692-579-9. $43.00. 142 pp. Soft. The book “The Dipole-Quadrupole Theory of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering” is devoted to explanation of SERS in terms of the strong dipole and especially quadrupole light-molecule interactions arising in surface fields strongly varying in space in the region of strongly irregular surface roughness. The influence of the quadrupole interaction is a matter of principle, since it permits to explain appearance of forbidden bands arising in a great number of experiments on SERS on symmetrical molecules. Physics Exchange Biased and Plain Superconducting Ferromagnetic Layered Hybrids D. Stamopoulos, E. Manios & M. Pissas (Institute/ Materials Sci., NCSR "Demokritos", Athens Greece) (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-643-7. $29.00. 116 pp. Soft. It is generally believed that superconductivity (SC) and ferromagnetism (FM) are two antagonistic long-range phenomena since the exchange field is detrimental to conventional singlet-pairing mechanisms. Here, the authors show that under specific circumstances these two phenomena may become cooperative so that their synergy may promote the transport properties of SC-FM layered hybrids.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 103Physics German Foreign and Security Policy Leah N. Bowers (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-150-0. $69.00. 198 pp. Case. German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a low-point in the lead-up to the Iraq war in 2003, relations between the United States and Germany have improved. With recent leadership changes in the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, U.S. officials view Germany under Chancellor Merkel as a key U.S. ally in Europe.

Physics Measure of Non-Compactness for Integral Operators in Weighted Lebesgue Spaces Alexander Meskhi (A. Razmadze Mathematical Inst.,Tbilisi,Georgia) 2009. 978-1-60692-886-8. $145.00. 133 pp. Case. This book is devoted to the measure of non-compactness (essential norm) in weighted Lebesgue spaces for maximal, potential and singular operators dened, generally speaking, on homogeneous groups. The main topics of the monograph contain related results for potential and singular integrals in weighted function spaces with non-standaard growth.

Physics Infectious Pregnancy Complications Richard N. Canfield 2009. 978-1-60741-038-6. $129.00. 476 pp. Case. Infectious Pregnancy Complications deal with the co-occurrence of pregnancy and an infection. The infection may precede or follow fertilization. This new book presents the latest research in the field.

Physics Quantitative Foundation of Chemical Reactions G. E. Zaikov (N. M. Emanuel Inst./Biochem. Physics,RU Acad./Sci., Moscow, RU); T. Grzegosz (Kaminski Inst./Natural Fibres,PL); L. Nikitin (A.N.Nesmeyanov Inst./Organoelement) 2009. 978-1-60692-707-6. $145.00. 314 pp. Case. In this volume are presented reviews and articles about quantitative aspects of chemistry. Special attention is paid to kinetics, mechanisms of reactions, thermodynamics, catalysis, and inhibiting chemical reactions.

Physics Handbook of Light Emitting and Schottky Diode Research N. P. Chen (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-462-4. $195.00. 637 pp. Case. A light-emitting-diode (LED) is a semiconductor diode that emits light when an electric current is applied in the forward direction of the device, as in the simple LED circuit. The effect is a form of electroluminescence where incoherent and narrow-spectrum light is emitted from the p-n junction.LEDs are widely used as indicator lights on electronic devices and increasingly in higher power applications such as flashlights and area lighting. Physics Molecular Pathology of Proteins D. I. Zabolotny (A.S. Kolomychenko Institute of Otolaringology, Kiev, Ukraine) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-020-1. $79.00. 203 pp. Case. The new and important book is attempt to clarify some structural and functional protein disfunctions that are related with molecular pathologies. These consist of a wide group of diseases, which are induced by the disruption of the normal physiological processes because of the inability of some proteins to take part into inter-molecular interactions mediating these processes. It presents materials concerning autoimmune, folding and genetic pathologies, problems of the ensuring of functional activity of the protein preparations and biocompatibility of medical implants. Physics Mesoporous Materials: Properties, Preparation and Applications Lynn T. Burness (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-051-5. $145.00. 384 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest research in the world on mesoporous materials which are those with pores in the range 20-500Å in diameter. They have huge surface areas, providing a vast number of sites where sorption processes can occur. These materials have numerous applications in catalysis, separation and many other fields. The synthesis of these materials is of considerable interest and is constantly being developed to introduce different properties. Physics Weeds: Management, Economic Impacts and Biology Rudolph V. Kingely (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-010-2. $129.00. 207 pp. Case.

The term "weed" means different things to different people. In the broadest sense, it is any plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds can be native or non-native, invasive or non invasive, and noxious or not noxious. This new book presents the latest research from around the world in this important field. Physics Horizons in World Physics, Volume 268 Michael Everett and Louis Pedroza (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-861-5. $98.00. 330 pp. Case. This book presents information on the general theory of critical sound propagation, which takes into account important nonasymptotic effects. Unsolved questions and future prospects in this field are outlined. The electronic and magnetic structure of pure and doped manganese clusters from density functional theory are also discussed using generalized gradient approximation for the exchange-correlation energy. Physics Handbook on Solar Wind: Effects, Dynamics and Interactions Hans E. Johannson (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-572-0. $195.00. 448 pp. Case. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles —a plasma—ejected from the upper atmosphere of the sun. It consists mostly of electrons and protons with energies of about 1 keV. These particles are able to escape the sun's gravity, in part because of the high temperature of the corona, but also because of high kinetic energy that particles gain through a process that is not well-understood at this time. The solar wind creates the Heliosphere, a vast bubble in the interstellar medium surrounding the solar system. This new book presents the latest research in the world on this topic. Physics Optical Deformability of Fluid Interfaces Jean-Pierre Delville et al., (Université Bordeuax, France) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-431-0. $37.00. 96 pp. Soft. The formation, deformation, and break-up of liquid interfaces are ubiquitous phenomena in nature. In the present book the authors discuss the deformation of a liquid interface produced by optical radiation forces. Usually, the bending of such an interface by the radiation pressure of a c.w. laser beam is weak. However, the effect can be enhanced significantly if one works with a near-critical phase-separated liquid mixture, whereby the surface tension becomes weak. The bending may in this way become as large as

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 104several tenths of micrometers, even with the use of only moderate laser power. Physics Behavioral Theories and Interventions for Autism Series:Neurodevelopmental Diseases-Laboratory & Clinical Research Phil Reed (Swansea University, Swansea, UK) (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-165-9. $79.00. 363 pp. Case. "Behavioral interventions for Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are among the most widely used approaches, and have proved both extremely popular with parents, and controversial with professionals. These behavioral techniques are some of the few practical applications of psychology in this area to be scientifically evaluated and validated, and this availability of evidence allows both their strengths and weaknesses to be debated. Physics Food Labeling: The FDA's Role in the Selection of Healthy Foods Ethan C. Lefevre (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-898-1. $43.00. 95 pp. Soft. Two thirds of U.S. adults are overweight, and childhood obesity and diabetes are on the rise. To reverse these health problems, experts are urging Americans to eat healthier. Food labels contain information to help consumers who want to make healthy food choices. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees federal labeling rules for 80 percent of foods. This book explores Food Labelling in the U.S., wherein the FDA needs to better leverage resources, improve oversight and effectively use available data to help consumers select healthy foods. Physics Magnetic Properties of Solids Series: Materials Science and Technologies Kenneth B. Tamayo (Editor) 2009. 978-1-60741-550-3. $129.00. 354 pp. Case. Magnetism is one of the phenomena by which materials exert attractive or repulsive forces on other materials. Some well-known materials that exhibit easily detectable magnetic properties are nickel, iron, cobalt, and their alloys; however, all materials are influenced to greater or lesser degree by the presence of a magnetic field. Materials may be classified by their response to externally applied magnetic fields as diamagnetic, paramagnetic, or ferromagnetic. This book presents a broad range of topics in this growing field, including their use as

magnetic agents, receptor particles for microwaves as well as in shielding layers. Physics Irritable Bowel Syndrome Jonathon D. Driggers and Calvin A. Pellegrino (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-930-8. $98.00. 209 pp. Case. This book examines new research on irritable bowel syndrome, also known as spastic colon, which is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any organic cause. As discussed in this book, although there is no known cure, symptoms can often be relieved through bowel movements and through certain treatments including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Irritable bowel syndrome may begin after an infection or a stressful life event. However, the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown. Physics Improving Internet Access to Help Small Business Compete in a Global Economy Hermann E. Walker(Editor) 2009. 978-1-60692-515-7. $79.00. 218 pp. Case. Businesses are quickly integrating new telecom services into their business plans. Broadband connects entrepreneurs to millions to distant customers, facilitates telecommuting, and increases productivity in many ways. Much of our economic growth is attributable to productivity increases arising from telecommunications advances. This new book presents the edited text of a U.S. Senate hearing devoted to this subject. Physics New Research On Superconductivity Barry P. Martins (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-197-1. $145.00. 233 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. An understanding of such "strongly correlated" solids is perhaps the major unsolved problem of condensed matter physics with over ten thousand researchers working on this topic. Physics Perspectives on Superconductivity Research Paul S. Lewis (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-523-8. $145.00. 134 pp. Case.

Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low lossesIn spite of an intense, world-wide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. Many fundamental questions are unanswered, particularly the mechanism by which high-Tc superconductivity occurs. More broadly, the cuprates are in a class of solids with strong electron-electron interactions. Physics New Developments in Lasers & Electro-Optics Research William T. Arkin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-771-3. $105.00. 285 pp. Case. It is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new series presents leading edge research on optics and lasers from researchers spanning the globe. Physics Frontiers in Lasers and Electro - Optics Research William T. Arkin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-770-6. $105.00. 302 pp. Case. It is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new series presents leading edge research on optics and lasers from researchers spanning the globe. Physics Frontiers in Cosmic Ray Research Igor N. Martsch (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-793-5. $145.00. 270 pp. Case. Most cosmic rays probably originate from the Milky Way galaxy, but a small fraction come from the sun as evidenced by diurnal variations in the cosmic ray flux. This new volume presents new research on cosmic rays. Physics Soft Condensed Matter: New Research Kathy I. Dillin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-665-5. $145.00. 362 pp. Case. Condensed matter is one of the most active fields of physics, with a stream of discoveries in areas from superfluidity and magnetism to the optical, electronic and mechanical properties of

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 105materials such as semiconductors, polymers and carbon nanotubes. This new book presents state-of –art research in this exciting field. Physics New Frontiers in Superconductivity Research Barry P. Martins (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-850-5. $145.00. 231 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. Physics Trends in Pulsar Research John A. Lowry (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-567-2. $145.00. 223 pp. Case. Pulsars are stars, a significant part of whose observed energy output is not continuous but is emitted as distinct flashes or pulses of electromagnetic radiation. Many pulsars also emit some radiation weakly and constantly, forming a background for the more intensive pulses. Physics Studies in High Temperature Superconductors. Volume 50 Golden Jubilee A. V. Narlikar (UGC-DEA Consortium for Scientific Research) Editor 2007. 978-1-59454-960-1. $145.00. 342 pp. Case. This Golden Jubilee volume in the world's foremost series on superconductivity covers wide-ranging topics capturing the current excitement in the field. The broad areas include the advancement of high Tc theory, materials depicting unusual characteristics, materials' processing and defect structures for improved properties, their electromagnetic response, flux pinning, Josephson junctions and devices, and large scale applications. Physics Atomic And Molecular Cluster Research Y. L. Ping (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-864-2. $145.00. 325 pp. Case. The physics of atomic and molecular clusters is interesting from many points of view. These systems bridge the domains of atomic and molecular physics on one side and condensed matter physics on the other. Their properties may be dominated by their large surface-to-volume ratio, giving a unique opportunity to study the interplay between surface and volume effects. They may exhibit a discrete spectroscopy because of their finite size. A

major thrust in the development of high-tech materials can be described as atomic-scale engineering. In this process, materials are assembled on an almost atom by atom basis in order to obtain useful properties not found in naturally-occurring substances. Physics New Topics In Superconductivity Research Barry P. Martins (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-985-4. $145.00. 331 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. High temperature superconductors, such as La2-xSrxCuOx (Tc=40K) and YBa2Cu3O7-x (Tc=90K), were discovered in 1987 and have been actively studied since. In spite of an intense, world-wide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. Many fundamental questions are unanswered, particularly the mechanism by which high-Tc superconductivity occurs. This new volume brings together new leading-edge research in the field. Physics Introduction to General Relativity and The Cosmological Constant Problem M. S. Berman (Albert Einstein Ltda., Brazil) 2007. 978-1-59454-717-1. $90.00. 227 pp. Case. This book is an introductory text in General Relativity, while also focusing some solutions to the cosmological constant problem, which consists in an amazing 100 orders of magnitude discrepancy between the value of this constant in the present Universe, and its estimated value in the very early epoch. The author suggests that the constant is in fact, a time-varying function of the age of the Universe. Physics Condensed Matter Theories, Volume 20 Clark John W. (Washington Univ),Panoff, Robert M.(Shodor Educ Foundation) & Li,Haochen(Washington Univ) (Editors) 2007. 978-1-59454-989-2. $220.00. 548 pp. Case. This new volume focuses on the many roles played by ab initio theory, modeling, and high-performance computing in condensed matter and materials science. Physics Condensed Matter at The Leading Edge M. P. Das (Editor)

2007. 978-1-60021-021-1. $105.00. 215 pp. Case. Condensed matter is one of the most active fields of physics, with a stream of discoveries in areas from superfluidity and magnetism to the optical, electronic and mechanical properties of materials such as semiconductors, polymers and carbon nanotubes. It includes the study of well-characterized solid surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures as well as studies of molecular liquids (molten salts, ionic solutions, liquid metals and semiconductors) and soft matter systems (colloidal suspensions, polymers, surfactants, foams, liquid crystals, membranes, biomolecules etc) including glasses and biological aspects of soft matter.This new book presents state-of –art research in this exciting field. Physics Measurement of Gravitomagnetism,The : A Challenging Enterprise Lorenzo Iorio (Universita di Bary, Italy) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-002-0. $115.00. 299 pp. Case. This book is intended to give an updated overview on the state-of-the art of the theoretical and experimental efforts aimed to detect the elusive Lense-Thirring effect in the gravitational field of the Earth. The reader, after a robust introduction to the historical (Chapter 2) and theoretical (Chapters 3-5) aspects of the subject, will get acquainted with the subtleties required to design suitable observables which are able to sufficiently enhance the signal-to-noise ratio. Physics Bioinformatics in the Post- Genomic Era: The Role of Biophysics Ivan Y. Torshin 2007. 978-1-60021-048-8. $105.00. 273 pp. Case. Biomedicine is one of the most important fields for the prospective applications of the information from human genome studies. However, there are many ‘white spots’ in the present-day understanding of the biomedical implications of this information. Given that at least half of the proteins in the established sequence of the human genome have no annotation whatsoever and that the sequence similarity searches are not likely to produce any, definite research strategies to analyze the functions of these unknown proteins as well as other enigmatic aspects of the human genome are being elaborated. Physics Lasers and Electro-Optics Research at the Cutting Edge

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 106Steven B. Larkin (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-194-2. $145.00. 292 pp. Case. It is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new series presents leading edge research on optics and lasers from researchers spanning the globe. Physics Frontiers in Optical Technology: Materials and Devices P. K. Choudhury (Multimedia University, Malasia) & Onkar N. Singh ( Banaras Hindu University, India) Editors 2007. 978-1-60021-084-6. $105.00. 319 pp. Case. This new book maps out the frontiers of optical technology in two major subdisciplines: optical materials and optical devices. The optical materials and material architectures covered include nanostructured silicon, chiral sculptured thin films, magnetic photonic crystals, and switchable materials for efficient lighting and decorative optics. The optical devices addressed include silicon waveguides for integrated circuitry, high-speed electro-optic modulators, laser diodes coupled with fiber-tip lenses, and optical sensors. Reading the ten chapters, either altogether or piecemeal, the reader will receive a virtually up-to-date review of the state of the art. Physics Condensed Matter: New Research M. P. Das (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-022-8. $145.00. 428 pp. Case. Condensed matter is one of the most active fields of physics, with a stream of discoveries in areas from super fluidity and magnetism to the optical, electronic and mechanical properties of materials such as semiconductors, polymers and carbon nanotubes. Physics Introduction to General Relativistic and Scalar-Tensor Cosmologies Marcelo Samuel Berman (Curitiba, Brazil ) 2007. 978-1-60021-013-6. $90.00. 280 pp. Case. This new book is an introduction to General Relativity and its mathematical tools, together with an introduction to relativistic and scalar-tensor cosmologies. Part I deals with Tensor Calculus. Part II introduces General Relativity Theory, while Part III deals with Relativistic Cosmology. In Part IV Scalar-Tensor theories, concentrating in Cosmological Models.

Physics Josephson Junction and Superconductivity Research William J. McCann (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-184-3. $145.00. 190 pp. Case. A Josephson Junction is a type of electronic circuit capable of switching at very high speeds when operated at temperatures approaching absolute zero. The Josephson Junction exploits the phenomenon of superconductivity, the ability of certain materials to conduct electric current with practically zero resistance. This book presents new and important research in superconductivity. Physics New Topics in Josephson Junction and Superconductivity Research Carl S. Winslow (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-183-6. $145.00. 235 pp. Case. The Josephson Junction is a type of electronic circuit capable of switching at very high speeds when operated at temperatures approaching absolute zero. It exploits the phenomenon of superconductivity, the ability of certain materials to conduct electric current with practically zero resistance. This book presents new and important research in superconductivity. Physics Symmetry and its Breaking in Quantum Field Theory Takehisa Fujita (Nihon University, Japan) 2007. 978-1-60021-241-3. $105.00. 259 pp. Case. Field theory has special complexities which may not be common to other fields of research. Symmetry and its breaking are most exotic and sometimes almost mysterious to even those who can normally understand basic physics. In this textbook, there is a focus on presenting a simple and clear picture of the symmetry and it’s breaking in quantum field theory. Physics Current Topics in Quantum Field Theory Research O. Kovras (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-283-3. $160.00. 333 pp. Case. Quantum field theory was invented to deal simultaneously with special relativity and quantum mechanics, the two greatest discoveries of early twentieth-century physics, but it has become increasingly important to many areas of physics including quantum hall physics, surface growth, string theory, D-branes and quantum gravity as well as condensed-

matter and high-energy applications and particle-physics. This important new book presents leading-edge research from throughout the world. Physics New Research on Optical Materials Sherman J. Litchitika (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-289-5. $145.00. 265 pp. Case. This new book the newest research on the physical properties of optical materials used in all types of lasers and optical systems. The scope includes the most important optical materials, including crystals, glasses, polymers, metals, liquids, and gases. The properties detailed include both linear and nonlinear optical properties, mechanical properties, thermal properties together with many additional special properties, such as electro-, magneto-, and elasto-optic properties. Physics Trends in Optical Materials Research Owen G. Gardens (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-290-1. $145.00. 276 pp. Case. This new book is the newest research on the physical properties of optical materials used in all types of lasers and optical systems. The scope includes the most important optical materials, including crystals, glasses, polymers, metals, liquids, and gases. The properties detailed include both linear and nonlinear optical properties, mechanical properties, thermal properties together with many additional special properties, such as electro-, magneto-, and elasto-optic properties. Physics New Research on Astrophysics, Neutron Stars and Galaxy Clusters Louis V. Ross (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-110-2. $145.00. 162 pp. Case. Humans have probably always strived to understand the world around them. And the heavens have drawn rapt attention - perhaps because they seem so close but aren't. Understanding of the physical and chemical properties, origin, and evolution of the celestial bodies has been propelled forward by the startling advances in space science, computers and miniaturization. Astrophysics can claim to be one of the most exciting fields in science in terms of leaps forward. This new book brings together leading research from around the world on astrophysics, neutron stars and galaxy clusters.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 107Physics Spectroscopy of Solid-State Laser and Luminescent Materials Zundu Luo, Y.Huang & X. Chen (Chinese Acad. of Sci., P.R. China) 2007. 978-1-60021-326-7. $145.00. 363 pp. Case. Solid-state laser and luminescent materials activated by rare-earth or transition metals ions are widely used for solid-state lasers, luminescent lamps, flat displays, optical fiber communication systems, and other photonic devices. The unique solid-state electronic properties enable the activators in solids to emit photons efficiently in visible and IR regions. The rapid advances in both materials science and optoelectronics, particularly, the development of new methods of material synthesis and device fabrication, have been stimulating the growing interests in the deep insights of spectroscopic properties of solid-state laser and luminescent materials. Physics Recent Developments In Superconductivity Research Barry P. Martins (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-462-2. $145.00. 362 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. High temperature superconductors, such as La2-xSrxCuOx (Tc=40K) and YBa2Cu3O7-x (Tc=90K), were discovered in 1987 and have been actively studied since. In spite of an intense, world-wide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. Physics Trends In Thin Solid Films Research A. R. Jost (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-455-4. $145.00. 300 pp. Case. This book focuses on studying the growth, properties and applications of inorganic, organic and molecular thin films. Inorganic thin films are important for semiconductor circuits, photovoltaic devices and protective coatings. Organic thin films play a critical role in chemical sensors, optical liquid crystal displays and in surface chemistry on atmospheric aerosols. Molecular solid films are essential in understanding heterogeneous atmospheric chemistry on cloud and aerosol particles. This book brings together new and exciting research in this field. Physics New Research on Thin Solid Films Maria G. Benjamin (Editor)

2007. 978-1-60021-454-7. $145.00. 333 pp. Case. This book focuses on studying the growth, properties and applications of inorganic, organic and molecular thin films. Inorganic thin films are important for semiconductor circuits, photovoltaic devices and protective coatings. Organic thin films play a critical role in chemical sensors, optical liquid crystal displays and in surface chemistry on atmospheric aerosols. Molecular solid films are essential in understanding heterogeneous atmospheric chemistry on cloud and aerosol particles. This book brings together new and exciting research in this field. Physics New Research on Superconductivity & Magnetism Lannie K. Tran (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-540-7. $145.00. 225 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. High temperature superconductors, such as La2-xSrxCuOx (Tc=40K) and YBa2Cu3O7-x (Tc=90K), were discovered in 1987 and have been actively studied since. In spite of an intense, world-wide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. Many fundamental questions are unanswered, particularly the mechanism by which high-Tc superconductivity occurs. Physics Superconductivity Research Horizons Eugene H. Peterson (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-510-0. $145.00. 254 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. High temperature superconductors, such as La2-xSrxCuOx (Tc=40K) and YBa2Cu3O7-x (Tc=90K), were discovered in 1987 and have been actively studied since. Physics Plasma and High Frequency Processes for Obtaining and Processing Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, 2nd Edition I. N. Toumanov 2007. 978-1-60021-613-8. $430.00. 680 pp. Case. Questions regarding the advancement of the technology for production and regeneration of nuclear fuel and to the further perfection of the nuclear fuel cycle are very significant when

determining the ultimate costs of electrical energy produced at nuclear power stations as well as for safety. The 2nd edition, supplemented and augmented, of this ground-breaking book analyzes the role of plasma and high frequency processes. Physics Plasma and High Frequency Processes for Obtaining and Processing Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, 2nd Edition - E-Book I. N. Toumanov 2007. 978-1-60021-615-2. $205.00. 680 pp. E-book.. Pluripotent cells of the early embryo originate all types of somatic cells and germ cells of adult organism. Pluripotent stems cell lines were derived from mammalian embryos and adult tissues using different techniques and from different sources. Despite different origin, all pluripotent stem cell lines demonstrate considerable similarity of the major biological properties. This book examines the fundamental mechanisms which regulate normal development of pluripotent cells into different lineages and are disrupted in cancer initiating cells. Physics Plasma and High Frequency Processes for Obtaining and Processing Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, 2nd Edition I. N. Toumanov 2007. 978-1-60021-614-5. $315.00. 680 pp. CD-ROM. Questions regarding the advancement of the technology for production and regeneration of nuclear fuel and to the further perfection of the nuclear fuel cycle are very significant when determining the ultimate costs of electrical energy produced at nuclear power stations as well as for safety. The 2nd edition, supplemented and augmented, of this ground-breaking book analyzes the role of plasma and high frequency processes. Physics Semiconductor Research Trends Kenneth G. Sachs (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-579-7. $145.00. 415 pp. Case. This book includes within its scope studies of the structural, electrical, optical and acoustical properties of bulk, low-dimensional and amorphous semiconductors; computational semiconductor physics; interface properties, including the physics and chemistry of heterojunctions, metal-semiconductor and insulator-semiconductor junctions; all multi-layered structures involving semiconductor components.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 108Physics Neutron Stars, Supernovae and Supernova Remnants Oktay H. Guseinov, (Akdeniz U.,Turkey); EfeYazgan (Middle East Tech. U.,Turkey); A. Ankay (Tubitak Feza Gursey Inst.,Turkey) (Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-548-3. $105.00. 200 pp. Case. In the 1930s scientists discovered that the Universe is expanding and that it is quite old. The observation of hydrogen lines in the spectrum of the Sun helped Niels Bohr construct his atomic model in 1912, and understand the optical spectra of atoms. This era marked the transition of astronomy into astrophysics. With the rapid technological progress, scientists were able to study the universe in different ways that enabled them to observe what could not be observed using ordinary telescopes. Technology enabled scientists to see the universe in x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves and even look inside stars with neutrinos. Physics Flux Pinning and AC Loss Studies on YBCO Coated Conductors M. Parans Paranthaman (Oak Ridge Nat'l Lab., O.R., TN, USA) & V. Selvamanickam (Superpower, Inc., Schenectady, NY, USA)(Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-692-3. $145.00. 421 pp. Case. Major advances have been made in the last 18 years in high-temperature superconductor (HTS) reserach and development, resulting in increased use of HTS materials in commerical and pre-commercial electric-power applications. This new and important book addresses the issues related to flux pinning, AC losses and thick YBCO film growth. Physics Lasers, Optics and Electro-Optics Research Trends Lian I. Chen (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-681-7. $145.00. 284 pp. Case. It is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. Physics Optics Research Trends Paul V. Gallico (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-736-4. $145.00. 379 pp. Case. The field of optics usually describes the behavior of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet

light; however because light is an electromagnetic wave, analogous phenomena occur in X-rays, microwaves, radio waves, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. The pure science aspects of the field are often called optical science or optical physics. Physics Advances In Plasma Physics Research, Volume 5 Gerard, Francois (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59033-928-2. $115.00. 259 pp. Case. This book presents state-of-the-art analysis of developments in plasma physics. Physics Non-Critical String Theory: Classical and Quantum Aspects Stanislav Klimenko & Igor Nikitin (Institute of Computing for Physics and Technology, Protvino, Russia) 2007. 978-1-59454-267-1. $145.00. 221 pp. Case. The relativistic string theory was born in 1960s. The stimulus was an observation that the dual model of hadronic interactions proposed by Veneziano is adequate not to the quantum theory of usual (null-dimensional) particles but to the theory of one-dimensional relativistic objects - the strings. It has been immediately found that a self-consistent quantum theory of (bosonic) relativistic strings can be constructed in frames of standard quantization scheme only in a space-time of dimension 26. Inclusion of fermions has decreased this critical dimension to 10. However, it is evident from the experiment, that elementary particles and their constituents ``live'' in the space-time of dimension 4. Physics Relativistic Microscopic Quantum Transport Equation Guangjun Mao (Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P. R. of China ) 2007. 978-1-59454-395-1. $185.00. 107 pp. Case. The violent dynamical expansion of dense matter produced in heavy-ion collisions determines that the microscopic transport theories designed for it should keep the line of time evolution and medium effects, both in the in-medium particle drifting and in-medium particle-particle scatterings. A set of relativistic transport equations for particle distribution functions have thus been developed. Physics Frontiers in General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology Research. Horizons in World Physics, Vol. 255

Victor H. Marselle (Editor) 2007. 978-1-59454-666-2. $145.00. 317 pp. Case. Cosmology deals with the nature of the universe. It can be broadly divided into three great ages. The first began in the 6th century BC with the Pythagorean concept of a spherical Earth that is part of a universe in which the motions of the planets are governed by the harmonious relations of natural laws. The second began in the 16th century with the Copernican revolution. This in turn led into Newton's infinite universe. The third began in the early 20th century with Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity and developed into the expanding universe we know today. Physics New Aspects of Biochemical Physics. Pure and Applied Science Sergei D. Varfolomeev, Elena B. Burlakova, Anatolii A. Popov & Gennady E. Zaikov (Russian Acad. of Sci., Russia) Editors 2007. 978-1-60021-419-6. $105.00. 154 pp. Case. This book presents recent research in chemical and biochemical physics. Chemical physics addresses a large range of problems. An effective chemical physicist is a "jack-of-all-trades," able to apply the principles and techniques of the field to everything from high-tech materials to biology. Physics New Trends In Biochemical Physics Research Sergei D. Varfolomeev, Elena B. Burlakova, Anatolii A. Popov & G. E. Zaikov (N.M Emanuel Inst./Biochem.Phys.,Russia) 2007. 978-1-60021-463-9. $145.00. 136 pp. Case. Biochemical physics is a science that joins the three natural sciences (biology, chemistry and physics) into one comprehensive study. N.M. Emanuel pioneered this science over fifty years ago. Physics Biochemical Physics: Frontal Research Varfolomeev, Sergei D. Varfolomeev, Elena B. Burlakova, anatolii A. Popov and Gennady E. Zaikov(N.M. Emanuel Inst. of Biochem.Phys., Russia) 2007. 978-1-60021-425-7. $145.00. 143 pp. Case. This book presents recent research in Chemical and Biochemical physics. Chemical physics addresses a large range of problems. An effective chemical physicist is a "jack-of-all-

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 109trades," able to apply the principles and techniques of the field to everything from high-tech materials to biology. Just as the fields of chemistry and physics have expanded, so have chemical physics subject areas, which include polymers, materials, surfaces/interfaces, and biological macromolecules, along with the traditional small molecule and condensed phase systems. Physics Physics of Low-Dimensional Structures,The: From Quantum Wells To DNA And Artificial Atoms Georgios P. Triberis (Univ. of Athens, Greece) 2007. 978-1-60021-477-6. $105.00. 196 pp. Case. This book covers the field of low dimensional structures, starting from the selectively doped double heterostructures n-A1GaAs/GaAs/n-A1GaAs, and (strained) p-Si/SiGe/p-Si (quantum wells). Physics Science and Technology Of Chemiresistor Gas Sensors Dinesh K. Aswal and Shiv K. Gupta (Technical Physics and Prototype Engineering Div., Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India) 2007. 978-1-60021-514-8. $105.00. 390 pp. Case. Gas sensor technology has advanced remarkably during past few decades and has become one of the indispensable technologies for modern society. Varieties of gas sensors are commercially available and, using innovative ideas, efforts are being made to develop gas sensors of next generation having very small size with very low power consumption. The ultimate model for this is probably given by sensory organs of our own body, which are implanted finely and work well with a very modest amount of energy. In order to achieve this goal, it is essential that various aspects of gas sensors are seriously considered. Physics Probabilistic Treatment of Gauge Theories Series: Contemporary Fundamental Physics Valeri Dvoeglazov series editor) Quznetsov, Gunn (Russia) (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-627-5. $105.00. 175 pp. Case. Researchers in all disciplines are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of experimental designs and statistical methods in their investigations. Use of a sound experimental design is crucial to ensure

reliability of data and subsequent findings from a study. That is why a design for collecting date is at the core of Statistics. Professor Damaraju Raghavarao has made fundamental contributions to both the theory and application of the Design of Experiments. This book is dedicated to him, and consists of twelve papers on recent developments on different topics in the area of Design of Experiments by distinguished researchers. Physics Optics and Electro-Optics Research. Horizons in World Physics, Volume 254 Albert V. Berzilla (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-682-4. $145.00. 290 pp. Case. It is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they have the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new volume presents leading-edge research from around the world. Physics Chemical Physics andPhysical Chemistry: Step into the Future G.E. Zaikov (EmanualInst. of Biochemical Physics, Russia) & Gerald Kirshenbaum(Polytechnic Univ., USA)(Eds.) 2007. 978-1-60021-727-2. $145.00. 158 pp. Case. This book concerns with the latest achievements in chemical physics and physical chemistry. If we draw a straight line from physics to chemistry, the part of it that is nearer to physics is chemical physics and the part that is nearer to chemistry is physical chemistry. However, there is no pronounced boundary line between these two branches of natural science; everyone sees it in his own way. In the past 40-50 years, one more branch of natural science was shaped at the junction of physics, chemistry, and biology – biochemical physics. Some questions of biochemical physics are discussed in this book. Physics Statistical and Condensed Matter Physics: Over the Horizon Shigeji Fujita (Univ. Of Buffalo); Tsunehiro Obata (Gunma National College of Tech.) Akira Suzuki (Tokyo Univ. of Science) Editors 2007. 978-1-60021-758-6. $165.00. 330 pp. Case. This new book presents selected research in two leading areas of physics. Physics

Statistical Mechanics Research Byung-Soo Kim (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-029-9. $129.00. 401 pp. Case. This new and important book focuses on statistical mechanics which is the application of probability theory, which includes mathematical tools for dealing with large populations, to the field of mechanics, which is concerned with the motion of particles or objects when subjected to a force. Physics Improvement of Vortex Pinning in MgB2 W. K. Yeoh, J. Horvat, J. H. Kim and S. X. Dou (Inst. Superconducting and Electr.Materi., U.of Wollongong, Austr.)(Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-544-7. $35.00. 90 pp. Soft. The superconductivity of MgB2 has been hidden for nearly 50 years although it has the highest Tc among the intermetallics superconductors. Beside the high Tc, simple crystal structure, large coherence length, high critical field, transparency of grain boundaries to current flow and low normal state resistivity MgB2 is a fascinating topic to study for both large scale application and electronic devices. Moreover, the presence of two-gap superconductivity (ð and ó band) has been theoretically and experimentally established. Physics Classical and Quantum Gravity Research Mikkel N. Christiansen and Tobias K. Rasmussen (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-366-5. $145.00. 560 pp. Case. This new book presents recent research from around the globe in gravitational physics and the theory of spacetime. Physics Frontiers Horizons in World Physics, Vol. 256 Victor H. Marselle (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-139-3. $129.00. 110 pp. Case. This book presents original research results on the leading edge of physics research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Physics Progress in Superconductivity Research Oliver A. Chang (Editor)

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 1102008. 978-1-60021-694-7. $129.00. 216 pp. Case. This book presents state-of-the art research on superconductivity, which is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. In spite of an intense, world-wide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. An understanding of such "strongly correlated" solids is perhaps the major unsolved problem of condensed matter physics with over ten thousand researchers working on this topic. Physics Lagrangian Quantum Field Theory in Momentum Picture. Free Fields Bozhidar Z. Iliev (Inst. for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgaria) (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-170-8. $89.00. 305 pp. Case. This book analyzes the Langrangian approach in momentum picture of motion to quantum free scalar, spinor and vector fields. The main purpose of the book is to suggest a new approach and analysis of known of problems which results in reestablishment of known facts and new results. Physics Superconductivity: New Research Kenta Yamada (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-221-7. $129.00. 183 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. In spite of an intense, worldwide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. Many fundamental questions are unanswered, particularly the mechanism by which high-Tc superconductivity occurs. An understanding of such "strongly correlated" solids is perhaps the major unsolved problem of condensed matter physics with over ten thousand researchers working on this topic. Physics Introduction to the Physics of Elementary Particles (in Contemporary Fundamental Physics Valeri Dvoeglazov (Series Editor) Oleg M. Boyarkin 2008. 978-1-60021-200-0. $129.00. 256 pp. Case. This book reviews all known fundamental interactions are considered and the main directions of their unification. The basic theoretical ideas and experiments, which permit establishing a quark-lepton level of matter

structure are discussed. A general scheme for the theory of interacting fields with the help of the local gauge invariance principle is given. Physics Leading-Edge Superconductivity Research Developments Tetsuo Watanabe (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-017-6. $129.00. 234 pp. Case. This new book focuses on superconductivity which is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. In spite of an intense, worldwide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. Physics Thermodynamics and Heat Powered Cycles: A Cognitive Engineering Approach Chih Wu (U S Naval Academy, USA) 2008. 978-1-60021-034-1. $99.00. 675 pp. Case. Due to the rapid advances in computer technology, intelligent computer software and multimedia have become essential parts of engineering education. Software integration with various media such as graphics, sound, video and animation is providing efficient tools for teaching and learning. This book will help educators in their effort to enhance education through the effective use of intelligent computer software and computer assisted course work. Physics New Trends In Lasers And Electro-Optics Research William T. Arkin (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-474-5. $150.00. 307 pp. Case. It is expected that on going advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new series presents leading edge research on optics and lasers from researchers spanning the globe. Physics Instabilities of Relativistic Electron Beams In Plasmas. Horizons in World Physics Vol. 260 Valery B. Krasovitskiy (Keldish Inst. /Applied Math. Moscow, Russia) 2008. 978-1-60021-515-5. $165.00. 228 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to the nonlinear theory of the collective interaction between a modulated beam of relativistic charged particles

and narrow electromagnetic and Langmuir wave packets in plasma or gas slow-wave systems. Regular oscillations excited by a relativistic beam under the conditions of Cherenkov resonance and the anomalous Doppler effect can be used to generate coherent microwave radiation and accelerate charged particles in plasma. Physics Self-Focusing of Relativistic Electron Bunches In Plasmas. Horizons in World Physics Vol. 259 Valery B. Krasovitskii (Keldish Inst./Applied Math.,Moscow, Russia) 2008. 978-1-60021-529-2. $165.00. 209 pp. Case. This volume presents the nonlinear theory of electrostatic focusing of an electron beam split into bunches under conditions when the plasma permittivity at the modulation frequency is negative and the effective Coulomb force acting on the electron bunches is reversed. Conditions for the spatial equilibrium between the bunch and plasma emission, as well as the dynamics of the formation of focussed bunches, are confirmed by solving (both analytically and numerically) the self-consistent set of equations. Physics Condensed Matter Theories, Volume 21 Hisazumi Akai, Atsushi Hosaka and Hiroshi Toki (Osaka U., Japan)&Malik,F.Barry (South. Illinois U.,Carbondale, Illinois,USA)(Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60021-501-8. $220.00. 459 pp. Case. Focusing on recent developments and current priorities in various areas of physics, this new book presents advances in high temperature superconductivity and super fluidity, physics of low dimensional systems, Bose-Einstein condensation, quantum dots, collective modes in finite systems, coherent correlations of particles, coherence of atomic levels under extreme conditions, tensor correlations in nuclei and others. Physics Superconductivity Research Advances. Horizons in World Physics.Volume 261 James E. Nolan (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-691-6. $165.00. 312 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. High temperature superconductors, such as La2-xSrxCuOx (Tc=40K) and YBa2Cu3O7-x (Tc=90K), were discovered in 1987 and have been actively studied since. In spite of an

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 111intense, world-wide, research effort during this time, a complete understanding of the copper oxide (cuprate) materials is still lacking. "strongly correlated" solids is perhaps the major unsolved problem of condensed matter physics with over ten thousand researchers working on this topic.This book presents new and important research from around the world. Physics New Research on Lasers and Electro-Optics William T. Arkin (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-112-6. $150.00. 327 pp. Case. It is expected that ongoing advances in optics will revolutionize the 21st century as they began doing in the last quarter of the 20th. Such fields as communications, materials science, computing and medicine are leaping forward based on developments in optics. This new series presents leading edge research on optics and lasers from researchers spanning the globe. Physics A Primer in Black Holes, Mach's Principle and Gravitational Energy Marcelo Samuel Berman (Instituto Albert Einstein" (Curititba, Brazil) 2008. 978-1-60021-795-1. $87.00. 253 pp. Case. This textbook, designed for senior undergraduates, or first year graduates in Theoretical Physics, introduces, in an extremely pedagogical way, Einstein's General Relativity and Tensor Calculus, and important developments: Black-Holes were some time ago considered just a matter of imagination, devoid of reality--but now we are quite sure that they exist, and not far from us, in the center of galaxies like ours, for instance: Mach's Principle was a name given by Einstein to the idea that inertia "here", is caused by the distant matter "there", in the whole Universe. Physics General Theory of Superconductivity Fu-sui Liu and Yumin Hou (Beijing Univ., Beijing. China) 2008. 978-1-60021-803-3. $99.00. 241 pp. Case. Based on the latest progress in superconductivity research, the authors form a conventional theory of superconductivity and express BCS paring theory at a higher level. They especially emphasis the importance of the long-range phase coherence for the superconductivity. They also point out some misunderstandings of basic concepts about superconductivity in present textbooks and monographs.

Physics Applied Vibration Suppression Using Piezoelectric Materials M. R. Kermani, M. Moallem and R. V. Patel (Univ. of Western Ontario, Canada) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60021-896-2. $99.00. 188 pp. Case. The aim of this book is to provide insight on the vibration problem in structurally flexible mechanisms, particularly robotic manipulators. The book covers different aspects of flexible structures. It partially includes the fundamental formulations for modeling of a flexible structure actuated with piezoelectric actuators. Physics Superconductivity Research Developments James R. Tobin (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-848-4. $150.00. 262 pp. Case. Superconductivity is a phenomenon occurring in certain materials at extremely low temperatures, characterized by exactly zero electrical resistance and the exclusion of the interior magnetic field (the Meissner effect). The electrical resistivity of a metallic conductor decreases gradually as the temperature is lowered. This new book presents leading research from around the world in this dynamic field. Physics Diffusion and Reactivity of Solids James Y. Murdoch (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-890-3. $150.00. 262 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to the physics, chemistry and materials science of diffusion, mass transport, and reactivity of solidsincluding (i) physics and chemistry of defects in solids; (ii) reactions in and on solids, e.g. intercalation, corrosion, oxidation, sintering; (iii) ion transport measurements, mechanisms and theory. Physics Progress in Solid State Electronics Research James P. Martingale (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-852-1. $150.00. 208 pp. Case. This new and important book presents the latest research in solid state electronics which includes applications of solid-state physics and technology to electronics, including theory and design, measurement techniques, preparation of semiconductor devices, and also materials growth, measurement and evaluation; the physics and modeling of submicron and nanoscale microelectronic devices, including methods of processing, measurement, and evaluation; and applications of numerical

methods to the modeling and simulation of solid-state devices and processes. Physics Optical Fibers Research Advances Jurgen C. Schlesinger (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-866-8. $150.00. 393 pp. Case. An optical fiber is a glass or plastic fiber designed to guide light along its length by confining as much light as possible in a propagating form. In fibers with large core diameter, the confinement is based on total internal reflection. In smaller diameter core fibers, (widely used for most communication links longer than 200 meters) the confinement relies on establishing a waveguide. Fiber optics is the overlap of applied science and engineering concerned with such optical fibers. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Physics Advances in Plasma Physics Research, Volume 6 Francois Gerard (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-923-3. $75.00. 176 pp. Case. This series includes within its scope equilibria, linear waves, and instabilities; nonlinear behavior, including turbulent and stochastic phenomena and associated transport, and solitons and shock waves. It also includes plasma physics of lasers and particle beams and charged-particle acceleration and transport as well as radiation generation, transport, propagation, and interaction with plasmas. This volume includes the latest research from around the globe. Physics Leading-Edge Applied Mathematical Modeling Research Matias P. Alvarez (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-977-1. $150.00. 396 pp. Case. This book covers new and significant research related to the mathematical modelling of engineering and environmental processes, manufacturing, and industrial systems. It includes heat transfer, fluid mechanics, CFD, and transport phenomena; solid mechanics and mechanics of metals; electromagnets and MHD; reliability modelling and system optimization; finite volume, finite element, and boundary element procedures; decision sciences in an industrial and manufacturing context; civil engineering systems and structures; mineral and energy resources; relevant software engineering issues associated with CAD and CAE; and materials and metallurgical engineering.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 112Physics New Nonlinear Phenomena Research Tomas B. Perlidze (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-996-2. $75.00. 431 pp. Case. This new book focuses on recent and significant research on nonlinear, or chaotic behavior which in real world systems has been reported in electronic circuits and communications systems, chemical reactions, biological behavior. Applications include solitons, integrable systems, cellular automata, pattern formation, qualitative structure and bifurcation theory, onset of chaos and turbulence, analytic dynamics, and transport phenomena. Physics Solar Physics Research Trends Pingzhi Wang (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-987-0. $150.00. 425 pp. Case. This new book presents the latest results on solar-stellar research and the study of solar terrestrial physics. It includes all aspects of solar physics, ranging from the internal structure of the Sun and its evolution, to outer corona and solar wind in interplanetary space. Physics New Research in Cognitive Sciences Miao-Kun Sun (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-050-3. $75.00. 196 pp. Case. Cognitive science is most simply defined as the scientific study either of mind or of intelligence. It is an interdisciplinary study drawing from relevant fields including psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology, computer science, biology, and physics. There are several approaches to the study of cognitive science. These approaches may be classified broadly as symbolic, connectionist, and dynamic systems. Physics Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Physics, Kinetics and Thermodynamics G. E. Zaikov (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-079-4. $150.00. 240 pp. Case. This new book presents significant research on antioxidants for chemistry and biology, kinetics and mechanisms of molecular, radical and ion reactions in chemistry and biochemistry, chemistry of ozone (reactions of ozone with organic and inorganic compounds, action of antiozonants), application of electron magnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance in chemistry and biology, and others.

Physics Radiation Physics Research Progress Aidan N. Camilleri (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-988-7. $150.00. 453 pp. Case. This new book focuses on the latest research from around the globe on: Fundamental processes in radiation physics; radiation sources and detectors and applications of radiation physics in fundamental research. Physics String Theory Research Progress Ferenc N. Balogh (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-075-6. $99.00. 241 pp. Case. String theory is a model of fundamental physics whose building blocks are one-dimensional extended objects called strings, rather than the zero-dimensional point particles that form the basis for the standard model of particle physics. The phrase is often used as shorthand for Superstring theory, as well as related theories such as M-theory. By replacing the point-like particles with strings, an apparently consistent quantum theory of gravity emerges. Moreover, it may be possible to "unify" the known natural forces (gravitational, electromagnetic, weak nuclear and strong nuclear) by describing them with the same set of equations. This new book presents the latest research from around the globe. Physics The Turin Shroud: Optical Research in the Past, Present and Future G. Fanti and R. Basso (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Universitet of Padua, Italy) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-116-6. $45.00. 96 pp. Soft. The aim of this work is to summarize the important contribution furnished by Optics in the studies of the TS (Turin Shroud) made in more than a century of researches and tests. In the first section the very peculiar characteristics of the TS are presented and discussed showing that up to now the double body image impressed on it is not yet reproducible. The second and third sections respectively present the most important optical researches done in the past and in the present in reference to the Relic and the fourth section discusses some possible optical studies that should be done on the TS to unveil some obscure points. It is also accounted for the conservation problems that are very important for the body image impressed in the linen

Physics YBCO Superconductor Research Progress Li-Chun Liang (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-083-1. $150.00. 239 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. An understanding of such "strongly correlated" solids is perhaps the major unsolved problem of condensed matter physics with over ten thousand researchers working on this topic. High-Tc superconductors also have significant potential for applications in technologies ranging from electric power generation and transmission to digital electronics. This publication presents new research on yttrium barium copper oxide superconductors, often abbreviated YBCO, which is a chemical compound with the formula YBa2Cu3O7. Physics New Research on YBCO Superconductors David M. Friedman (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-084-8. $150.00. 300 pp. Case. Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance and extremely low losses. High-Tc superconductors also have significant potential for applications in technologies ranging from electric power generation and transmission to digital electronics. This ability to carry large amounts of current can be applied to electric power devices such as motors and generators, and to electricity transmission in power lines. This volume presents new and significant research on yttrium barium copper oxide superconductors, often abbreviated YBCO, is a chemical compound with the formula YBa2Cu3O7. Physics Solid-State Lasers: Properties and Applications Thomas O. Hardwell (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-181-4. $87.00. 237 pp. Case. A solid-state laserd use a gain medium that is a solid, rather than a liquid such as dye lasers or a gas such as gas lasers. Semiconductor-based lasers are also in the solid state, but are generally considered separately from solid-state lasers. Generally, the active medium of a solid-state laser consists of a glass or crystalline host material to which is added a dopant such as neodymium, chromium, erbium, or other ions. This new book gathers new research in the field.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 113Physics Condensed Matter Research Advances Peter E. Berkenhaus (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-126-5. $99.00. 149 pp. Case. This new book presents recent research results in the field of condensed matter which is one of the most active fields of physics, with a stream of discoveries in areas from superfluidity and magnetism to the optical, electronic and mechanical properties of materials such as semiconductors, polymers and carbon nanotubes. It includes the study of well-characterized solid surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures as well as studies of molecular liquids (molten salts, ionic solutions, liquid metals and semiconductors) and soft matter systems (colloidal suspensions, polymers, surfactants, foams, liquid crystals, membranes, biomolecules etc) including glasses and biological aspects of soft matter. Physics Solitons in Macromolecular Systems L. I. Manevich and V.V. Smirnov (Semenov Inst of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-265-1. $87.00. 140 pp. Case. This new book addresses the issue of nonlinear problems that have dominated the forefront of physics. To analyze these problems, it is necessary to develop mathematical methods to match new concepts. In this connection, for the first time in a long time, the same key notions have attracted the attention of physicists and mathematicians. This book discusses how the role of such excitations in essentially nonlinear systems is similar to that of harmonic oscillations and waves in linear physical models. Physics Astrophysics and Condensed Matter. Horizons in World Physics, Volume 262 Thomas G. Hardwell (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-332-0. $150.00. 283 pp. Case. This new book presents selected research in two leading areas of physics, astrophysics and condensed matter. Physics New Research on Acoustics Benjamin N. Weiss (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-403-7. $129.00. 384 pp. Case. Acoustics is the science concerned with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound. Its origins began with the study

of mechanical vibrations and the radiation of these vibrations through mechanical waves, and still continue today. Research was done to look into the many aspects of the fundamental physical processes involved in waves and sound and into possible applications of these processes in modern life. This new book presents recent and important research in the field. Physics Developments in Chaos and Complexity Research Franco F. Orsucci (Univ. College, London) Nicoletta Sala (L’Univ. della Svizzera Italiana) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-340-5. $75.00. 274 pp. Case. This book presents the lastest leading-edge international research on artificial life, cellular automata, chaos theory, cognition, complexity theory, synchronization, fractals, genetic algorithms, information systems, metaphors, neural networks, non-linear dynamics, parallel computation and synergetics. The unifying feature of this research is the tie to chaos and complexity. Physics High Energy Physics Research Advances Thomas P. Harrison and Roberto N. Gonzales (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-304-7. $99.00. 185 pp. Case. This new book is devoted to recent and important research results in high energy physics which includes the following: Collider Physics, Underground and Large Array Physics, Astroparticles, Gauge Field Theories, General Relativity and Gravitation, Mathematical Methods of Physics, Solvable Models, Strong Interactions, Weak Interactions, Quantum Field Theory, Statistical Field Theories, String Theory, Supersymmetry, Duality, Branes. Physics Superconducting Thin Films: New Research Arnold H. Burness (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-307-8. $99.00. 174 pp. Case. The work presents the study of some new anomalous electromagnetic effects in graphite-like thin carbon films. This new book presents the description of techniques which have been applied to analyze the data on electromagnetic measurements in the thin granular carbon films. Physics Theory and Methods of Computational Vibronic Spectroscopy

S. A. Astakhov (John von Neumann Ins./Comp.,Ger); V. I. Baranov and L. A. Gribov (Vernad.Inst. Geochem. & Anal.Chem.Rus.Acad Sci., Rus)(Eds.) 2008. 978-1-60456-602-4. $35.00. 92 pp. Soft. This book discusses semiempirical approaches and parametric methods developed for modeling molecular vibronic spectra. A number of specific examples and applications presented in this book show the potential of the semiempirical approach for predictive calculations of spectra and solution of inverse spectral problems. Physics Nonlinear Optics Research Progress James L. Davies and Daniel A. Hall (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-669-7. $150.00. 337 pp. Case. Nonlinear optics (NLO) is the branch of optics that describes the behaviour of light in nonlinear media, that is, media in which the dielectric polarization P responds nonlinearly to the electric field E of the light. This nonlinearity is typically only observed at very high light intensities such as those provided by pulsed lasers. This new book provides the latest research from around the globe in this fast-moving field. Physics Membrane Based Clarification/Concentration of Fruit Juice De Sirshendu, Das Gupta Sunando and Kumar S. Ranjith (Dept. of Chem. Eng. Indian Inst.of Tech., Kharagpur, India) (Editors) 2008. 978-1-60456-738-0. $45.00. 83 pp. Soft. Membrane based clarification and concentration of fruit juice has become a popular unit operation in modern fruit juice processing industries. The well known membrane modules used for this purpose are tubular and spiral wound modules. Therefore, design of these modules is of utmost industrial importance. The key parameter for design of membrane modules is mass transfer coefficient. Most of the fruit juices have non-Newtonian rheology, e.g., power law, ellis fluid, etc. Till today, the mass transfer coefficient for such systems used is approximated from the corresponding relations developed for Newtonian fluids. Hence, a detailed fluid flow modeling with non-Newtonian rheology is urgently warranted. Physics Modelling Subcooled Boiling Flows G. H. Yeoh (Australian Nuclear Sci. & Tech. Organ. (ANSTO), Menai,

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 114Australia) & J. Tu (Sch./Aerospace, Mech. & Manufacturing Eng.) 2008. 978-1-60456-943-8. $35.00. 98 pp. Soft. In the context of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), modeling low-pressure subcooled boiling flow is of particular significance. A review is provided in this book of the various numerical modeling approaches that have been adopted to handle subcooled boiling flow. A comparison of the predictions with experimental data is demonstrated. Physics Multi-Component Molecular Orbital Theory T. Udagawa (Quant. Chem.Div.,Grad. Sch. Sci.,Yokohama.U.,Yokohama, JP) & M. Tachikawa (Quant. Chem. Div., Yokohama.U.,Seto, Kanazawa-ku, JP) 2008. 978-1-60456-934-6. $35.00. 68 pp. Soft. This book presents the multi-component first-principles methods which can take account of the quantum effect of light particles such as proton and positron, as well as electron. In particular, the authors introduce their multi-component molecular orbital (MC_MO) methods and multi-component “hybrid type” density functional theory (MC_DFT). Using these multi-component procedure, the authors can analyze many chemical phenomena, H/D isotope effect, positronic systems, and so on. The authors show some examples of MC_MO and MC_DFT works.

Physics Tribology Research Trends Taisho Hasegawa (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-912-4. $87.00. 255 pp. Case. Tribology is the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication and wear. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe.

Physics Cluster Model Interrelation with Modern Physical Concepts G. V. Kozlov & G. E. Zaikov (Kabardino-Balkarian S.U.Kabardino-Balkaria,Nal’chik, RU,1 N.M.Emanuel Inst./Bioch.Phy.Mosc, Rus.) 2008. 978-1-60692-222-4. $45.00. 110 pp. Soft. Fractal analysis gives just general mathematical description of polymers, i.e. it does not identify structural units (elements), from which any real polymer is formed. Physical description of thermodynamically non-equilibrium polymer structure in the framework of the local order ideas gives the cluster model of the polymer

amorphous state structure that quantitatively identify its elements. Since these models consider the polymer structure somewhat from two sides, they are excellent completing one another. To put it differently, the presence of the local order in the condensed phase of polymers determines fractality of their structures. Physics Physics of Quarks, The: New Research Series: Horizons in World Physics, Volume 265 Nicolas L. Watson & Theo M. Grant (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60456-802-8. $98.00. 247 pp. Case. A quark is a type of elementary particle found in protons and neutrons and other subatomic particles. They are a major constituent of matter, along with leptons. In nature, quarks are never found on their own, as isolated, single particles; rather, they are bound together in composite particles named hadrons. For this reason, much of what is known about quarks has been inferred from observations on the hadrons themselves. This book provides leading edge research on this field from around the globe. Physics Relativity, Gravitation, and Cosmology: New Developments Series: Contemporary Fundamental Physics V. Dvoeglazov (Univ. de Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-333-7. $195.00. 286 pp. Case. Subject Interest Groups: physics, mathematics, theoretical physics, astrophysics. This new book includes important papers written by R. Cahill, J. G. Hartnett, F. Cardone, A. Marrani and R. Mignani, J. Dunning-Davies, A. Gutierrez-Rodriguez, M. A. Hernandez-Ruiz and J. M. Rivera-Juarez, A. Vankov, P. O'Donell, J. Lopez-Bonilla et al, V. Varlamov, G.-j. Ni. Interesting mathematical questions of relativity theory, relations to the modern astrophysics, as well as some conceptual foundations are considered in the papers. Physics Quantum Wells: Theory, Fabrication and Applications Alfred Ruyter and Harper O'Mahoney (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60692-557-7. $129.00. 554 pp. Case. Properties of quantum-well(QW) structures have proved useful in providing enhanced device characteristics and even in generating new device applications. This book presents a

theory needed to understand the properties of QW structures, as well as the rules employed in the design of photodetectors based on QWs. A theoretical model is presented evaluating gain from the QW structure based on IV-VI semiconductor materials. The experimental and theoretical results concerning coupled QW structures are discussed. Physics Handbook of Solitons: Research, Technology and Applications S. P. Lang and Salim H. Bedore (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60692-596-6. $195.00. 870 pp. Case. In mathematics and physics, a soliton is a self-reinforcing solitary wave (a wave packet or pulse) that maintains its shape while it travels at constant speed. Solitons are caused by a cancellation of nonlinear and dispersive effects in the medium. "Dispersive effects" refer to dispersion relations between the frequency and the speed of the waves. Solitons arise as the solutions of a widespread class of weakly nonlinear dispersive partial differential equations describing physical systems. This new book presents the latest research in the field. Physics Lev Davidovich Landau and his Impact on Contemporary Theoretical Physics. Horizons in World Physics, Vol. 264 A. Sakaji( Naval Coll.&Ajman U. EJTP Journal, Abu Dhabi-UAE.)I.Licata (Inst./Sci.Meth.,Palermo,IT.) 2010. 978-1-60692-908-7. $89.00. 338 pp. Case. This new book is dedicated to the memory of the Nobel laureate and the great theoretical physicist Lev Davidovich Landau (1908–1968) on the occasion of his centenary. This book brings together fifteen papers contributed by authors from different countries: China, India, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Russia, and USA, covering several core aspects of modern development of Landau legacy and achievements, ranging from Landau's bibliography and life to recent rigorous research on theoretical physics. Physics Phase Transitions Induced by Short Laser Pulses G. A. Shafeev (Wave Rsch. Cn't, A.M. Prokhorov General Physics Inst., Moscow, Russian Federation) (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-590-9. $98.00. 248 pp. Case. The book presents the recent advances in studies of phase transitions induced by short laser pulses in solids and the interface solid-liquid.

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 115The review is presented of previous and new results of experimental and theoretical description of phase boiling phenomenon under the action of short laser pulses. Physics Advances in Laser and Optics Research, Vol 4. Series: Advances in Laser and Optics Research William T. Arkin (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-854-2. $145.00. 276 pp. Case. More than 20 years ago, world-wide optical communications was not possible; critical pieces of technology in both computing and communication were just emerging. The new communication technology has fueled the exponential growth of the phenomenon known as the Internet. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe on the subject of lasers and optics research with related topics such as: low-energy lasers in orthodontics, semiconductor lasers in endoscopy, cooling and manipulating atoms by semiconductor lasers, and others. Physics Supercritical Fluids Series: Condensed Matter Research and Technology Marcel R. Belinsky (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-930-3. $195.00. 806 pp. Case. A supercritical fluid is any substance at a temperature and pressure above its critical point. It can diffuse through solids like a gas, and dissolve materials like a liquid. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field of study with a focus on such topics as: the modification and preparation of membrane in supercritical carbon dioxide, supercritical fluid technology applied to the manufacture of prebiotic carbohydrates, the pre-treatment of herbaceous matrix in a process of supercritical fluid extraction, fundamental properties and chemical reactions of supercritical methanol and others. Physics Advances in Condensed Matter and Materials Research, Vol. 6 Series: Advances in Condensed Matter and Materials Research Hans Geelvinck & Sjaak Reynst (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-959-4. $129.00. 200 pp. Case. Condensed matter physics (solid state physics) deals with the study of matter in scales larger than atoms. Some of the key questions researched include Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid (TLL) theory, the impact of carbon-fibre

reinforced-plastic (CFRP) materials in the design of aerospace structures and other designs, artificial electromagnetic materials which can be utilized to manipulate light propagations, and have potential applications in designs of photonic and quantum optical devices, research on spintronics, or spin electronics, routes to improvement of critical current properties in the development of high performance MgB2 materials and the influence of thermomechanical treatment (TMT) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of weather resistance steel. Physics Applied Physics in the 21st Century. Horizons in World Physics, Vol: 266 Series: Horizons in World Physics Raymond P. Valencia (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60876-074-9. $145.00. 424 pp. Case. Applied physics is rooted in the fundamental truths and basic concepts of the physical sciences but is concerned with the utilization of these scientific principles in practical devices and systems. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field. Physics Superconductivity and Superconducting Wires. Horizons in World Physics, Volume 267 Dominic Matteri & Leone Futino (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60876-226-2. $129.00. 354 pp. Case. Superconductivity is a phenomenon occurring in certain materials generally at very low temperatures, characterized by exactly zero electrical resistance and the exclusion of the interior magnetic field. Like ferromagnetism and atomic spectral lines, superconductivity is a quantum mechanical phenomenon. It cannot be understood simply as the idealization of "perfect conductivity" in classical physics. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this dynamic field and highlights topics such as superconducting miniundulators, superconducting transitions in wire networks, the orbital physics of superconductors, the superconducting circuits of Josephson junctions, and the types of stresses that affect superconducting properties and behavior. Physics Bosons, Ferromagnetism and Crystal Growth Research. Horizons in World Physics, Vol.257 Emerson D. Seifer (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-367-0. $145.00. 265 pp. Case.

This book brings together new leading-edge research on bosons, ferromagnetism and crystal growth. Physics New Topics in Theoretical Physics. Horizons in World Physics,Vol. 258 Henk F. Arnoldus and Thomas George (Editors) 2007. 978-1-60021-355-7. $145.00. 96 pp. Case. Although the various branches of physics differ in their experimental methods and theoretical approaches, certain general principles apply to all of them. The forefront of contemporary advances in physics lies in the submicroscopic regime, whether it be in atomic, nuclear, condensed-matter, plasma, or particle physics, or in quantum optics, or even in the study of stellar structure. All are based upon quantum theory (i.e., quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) and relativity, which together form the theoretical foundations of modern physics. Many physical quantities whose classical counterparts vary continuously over a range of possible values are in quantum theory constrained to have discontinuous, or discrete, values. Physics Photonics Research Developments Viktor Nilsson (Editor) 2008. 978-60456-720-5. $129.00. 454 pp. Case. This new book provides leading research on Photonics, which is the science of generating, controlling, and detecting photons, particularly in the visible and near infra-red spectrum, but also extending to the ultraviolet, long-wave infrared, and far-infrared/THz portion of the spectrum, where today quantum cascade lasers are being actively developed.

Public Health Public Health Research On Lyme Disease Peter van Nitch (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-390-8. $52.00. 147 pp. Soft.

Space Space Next Generation 9-1-1 Eugene B. Zelik 2009. 978-1-60692-639-0. $69.00. 129 pp. Case. There is considerable interest in diversity within education as our communities become increasingly globalized and the evidence mounts that diversity is in fact the norm within most

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 116educational contexts. This book aims to highlight some of the issues surrounding diversity that are apparent in all educational settings regardless of the international location. Space Space Exploration Research John H. Denis and Paul D. Aldridge (Editors) 2009. 978-1-60692-264-4. $129.00. 577 pp. Case. Space exploration is an immense and expanding field. The quest for knowledge about space has resulted in hundreds of very important technologies which have been incorporated into society's fabric including the biomedical field. This new book examines a multitude of issues related to space exploration including philosophy, biology, dark energy, space tourism, space station measurements, supernova, and Saturn's rings. Space Space Policy and Exploration William N. Callmers (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60456-448-8. $69.00. 172 pp. Case. This new book presents a wide spectrum of in-depth analyses detailing the US space program including policy, the space stations, the shuttles, and space exploration.

Space Science Space Science Space Science: New Research Nick S. Maravell (Editor) 2007. 978-1-60021-005-1. $145.00. 375 pp. Case. Space science, often considered the next frontier for exploration, is a body of scientific knowledge as it relates to space exploration; it is sometimes also called astronautics. Space science draws on the conventional sciences of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, as well as requiring specific research of its own. This new book presents the latest research in this dynamic and growing field. Space Science Planet Mars Research Focus

Lorenzo A. Costas (Editor) 2008. 978-1-60021-826-2. $150.00. 314 pp. Case. This new book presents leading-edge research on Mars which is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. It is also referred to as the "Red Planet" because of its reddish appearance as seen from Earth.A terrestrial planet, Mars has a thin atmosphere and surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the volcanoes, valleys, deserts and polar ice caps of Earth. It is the site of Olympus Mons, the highest known mountain in the solar system, and of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon. Space Science The International Space Station David E. Jamison (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-322-1. $69.00. 122 pp. Case. The International Space Station (ISS) program began in 1993, with Russia joining the United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. Crews have occupied ISS on a 4-6 month rotating basis since November 2000. The U.S. Space Shuttle, which first flew in April 1981, has been the major vehicle taking crews and cargo back and forth to ISS, but the shuttle system has encountered difficulties since the Columbia disaster in 2003. Space Science FAA Airspace Redesign and Congestion Management Sidney R. Rothman (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60692-710-6. $89.00. 180 pp. Case. Space Science Space Tourism Issues Series: Space Science, Exploration and Policies Elias Wikborg (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-353-0. $43.00. 96 pp. Soft. The successful launches of SpaceShipOne raised the possibility of an emerging U.S. commercial space tourism industry that would make human space travel available to the public. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),

which has responsibility for safety and industry promotion, licenses operations of commercial space launches and launch sites. To allow the industry to grow, Congress prohibited FAA from regulating crew and passenger safety before 2012, except in response to high-risk events. Space Science Future U.S. Space Launch Capabilities Series: Space Science, Exploration and Policies Franz Lojdahl (Editor) 2010. 978-1-60741-384-4. $69.00. 203 pp. Case. This new book presents a wide spectrum of in-depth analysis detailing the U.S. space program including policy, the space stations, the shuttles and space exploration. Space Science Black Holes and Galaxy Formation Series: Space Science, Exploration and Policies Adonis D. Wachter & Raphael J. Propst (Editors) 2010. 978-1-60741-703-3. $145.00. 413 pp. Case. Galaxies are the basic unit of cosmology. The study of galaxy formation is concerned with the processes that formed a heterogeneous universe from a homogeneous beginning. The physics of galaxy formation is complicated because it deals with the dynamics of stars, thermodynamics of gas and energy production of stars. A black hole is a massive object whose gravitational field is so intense that it prevents any form of matter or radiation to escape. It is hypothesized that the most massive galaxies in the universe- "elliptical galaxies"- grow simultaneously with the supermassive black holes at their centers, giving us much stronger evidence that black holes control galaxy formation. This book reviews new evidence in the field.

Index

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A

A Computable General Equilibrium Model for Environmental Policy Analysis The Case of Deforestation in the Philippines, 58

A Dynamic Theory of Communication, 54 A Primer in Black Holes, Mach's Principle and

Gravitational Energy, 111 A Sociological Look at Biofuels

Understanding the Past/Prospects for the Future, 51 Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks, 58 Absolute and Chemical Electronegativity and Hardness, 22 Acid Rain Research Focus, 70 Ad Hoc Networks

New Research, 37 Adaptation Techniques in Wireless Multimedia Networks,

Volume 6, 34 Addressing Methamphetamine Abuse, 20 Advanced Computational Methods for Biocomputing and

Bioimaging, 34 Advanced Galileo and GPS Receiver Techniques

Enhanced Sensitivity and Improved Accuracy, 54 Advanced Materials Research Trends, 84 Advanced Parallel & Distributed Computing: Evaluation,

Improvement & Practice. Vol. 2 of the "Distributed Cluster & Grid Comp. Series", 34

Advanced Ta-Based Diffusion Barriers for Cu Interconnects, 100

Advanced Topics in Cell Model Systems, 39 Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 2, 23 Advances in Condensed Matter and Materials Research,

Vol. 6, 115 Advances in Environmental Research, Volume 1, 70 Advances in Functional Heterochain Polymers, 29 Advances in Geosciences and the Built Environment, 21 Advances in Grid Generation, 90 Advances in Inequalities of the Schwarz, Triangle and

Heisenberg Type in Inner Product Space, 91 Advances in Laser and Optics Research, Vol 4., 115 Advances in Mathematical Research, Volume 7, 91 Advances in Mathematics Research, Volume 8, 87 Advances in Mathematics Research, Volume 9, 88 Advances in Membrane Science and Technology, 13 Advances in Nonlinear Waves and Symbolic Computation,

38 Advances In Organometallic Chemistry Research, 26 Advances In Plasma Physics Research, Volume 5, 108 Advances in Plasma Physics Research, Volume 6, 111 Advances in Polymer Latex Technology, 82 Advances in Strength and Conditioning Research, 61 Agricultural Conservation, 1, 3

Converting Grassland to Cropland, 1 Agricultural Development and Trade Liberalisation

Implications for a Small Island State, 5 Agricultural Finance and Credit, 4 Agricultural Irrigation Research Progress, 5 Agricultural Systems

Economics, Technology, and Diversity, 1 Agricultural Wastes, 3 Agricultural Water Management Research Trends, 4 Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriations, 5 Agriculture in the U.S. Free Trade Agreements: Trade with

Current and Prospective Partners, Impact and Issues, 4 Agriculture Research and Technology, 6

Air Conditioning Systems: Performance, Environment and Energy Factors, 51

Air Pollution New Research, 66

Air Pollution in India and its Impact on the Health of Different Income Groups, 58

Air Pollution Research Advances, 67 Air Quality

New Research, 57 Airborne Particulates, 13 Algae

Nutrition, Pollution Control and Energy Sources, 42 Algebra and Algebraic Topology, 87 Algorithms & Tools for Parallel Computing on

Heterogeneous Clusters, 34 Amendment-Enhanced Phytoextraction of Soil

Contaminants, 76 America's Family Farms, 6 Amorphous Materials

Research, Technology and Application, 82 Analytical Models of Thermal Stresses in Composite

Materials I, 84, 86 Analytical Models of Thermal Stresses in Composite

Materials II, 84 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, 13 Animal Agriculture Research Progress, 4 Animal Reproduction

New Research Developments, 13 Antennas

Parameters, Models and Applications, 52 Anticancer Drugs: Design, Delivery and Pharmacology, 41 Apoprotein Research, 13 Appetite and Nutritional Assessment, 83 Applications of Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Bio-

separations, 99 Applied Electrochemistry Series

Chemistry Research and Applications, 31 Applied Physics in the 21st Century. Horizons in World

Physics, Vol: 266, 115 Applied Statistical Science Research, 94 Applied Vibration Suppression Using Piezoelectric

Materials, 111 Aquaculture Research Progress, 1 Aquaculture Research Trends, 71 Aquatic Ecosystem Research Trends, 60 Aquatic Toxicology Research Focus, 69 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A Review, 59 Issues and Legislation, 60

Arctic Natural Resources, 50 Arid Environments and Wind Erosion, 59 Aromatase Inhibitors: Types, Mode of Action and

Indications, 8 Aromaticity

Exploring Basic Chemical Concepts with the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecule, 80

Artificial Intelligence New Research, 37

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Research, 55 Asbestos

Risks, Environment and Impact, 63 Astrophysics and Condensed Matter. Horizons in World

Physics, Volume 262, 113 Atlantic and Indian Oceans

New Oceanographic Research, 41 Atmospheric Science Research Progress, 57

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 118Atmospheric Turbulence, Meteorological Modeling and

Aerodynamics, 72 Atomic And Molecular Cluster Research, 105 Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

New Research, 102 Autonomous Robots Research Advances, 36

B

Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor, 81 Barrier Properties of Polymer Clay Nanocomposites, 99 Basal Ganglia and Thalamus

Their Role in Cognition and Behavior, 11 Behavioral Theories and Interventions for Autism, 104 Binary Aqueous and CO2 Containing Mixtures and the

Krichevskii Parameter, 33 Binomium Chitin-Chitinase

Recent Issues, 12 Bio Resource-Based Energy for Sustainable Societies, 52 Bioceramics

Properties, Preparation and Applications, 21 Biochemical Physics

Frontal Research, 108 Biochemical Physics Research Trends, 22 Biochemistry and Histocytochemistry Research

Developments, 9 Bioelectrochemistry Research Developments, 8 Bioethanol

Production, Benefits and Economics Series Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, 46

Biofouling: Types, Impact and Anti-Fouling, 77 Biogenic Amines

Pharmacological, Neurochemical and Molecular Aspects in the CNS, 9

Bioinformatics in the Post- Genomic Era The Role of Biophysics, 105

Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, 99 Biological Barriers to Cellulosic Ethanol, 51 Biological Cybernetics Research Trends, 16 Biomacromolecular Mass Spectrometry Research Progress,

17 Biomaterials Research Advances, 86 Biomimetic and Supramolecular Systems Research, 79 Biosensors

Properties, Materials and Applications, 15 Biotechnology

Research, Technology and Applications, 10 Biotechnology, Biodegradation, Water and Foodstuffs, 11 Black Holes and Galaxy Formation, 116 Borate-Tellurate Glasses

An Alternative of Immobilization of the Hazardous Wastes, 78

Bosons After Symmetry Breaking in Quantum Field Theory, 102

Bosons, Ferromagnetism and Crystal Growth Research. Horizons in World Physics, Vol.257, 115

Boundary Properties and Applications of the Differentiated Poisson Integral for Different Domains, 89

Buffer States Power Policies, Foreign Policies and Concepts, 53

Building Materials Properties, Performance and Applications, 15

Buildings and the Environment, 76

C

Cadmium in the Environment, 75 Cancer Biology: An Updated Global Overview, 16 Canning Technology

Principles, Applications and Recent Advances, 5 Carbon Capture and Storage including Coal-Fired Power

Plants, 73 Carbon Nanotubes

A New Alternative for Electrochemical Sensors, 96 New Research, 95

Carbon Offsets: Examining their Role in Greenhouse Gas Reduction, 74

Carbon Sequestration: Methods, Modeling and Impacts, 74 Carbon Tax and Cap-and-Trade Tools: Market-Based

Approaches for Controlling Greenhouse Gases, 76 Cardiac Wellness

How to Sustain the Lifestyle Changes you Need for a Healthy Heart, 53

Carnosine and Oxidative Stress in Cells and Tissues, 16 Causes and Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution, 70 Cell Colonization Control by Physical and Chemical

Modification of Materials, 10 Cell Differentiation of Neoplastic Cells Originating in the

Oral and Craniofacial Regions, 10 Cell Movement

New Research Trends, 12 Cell, Gene, and Molecular Therapy

New Concepts, 12 Cellulose: Structure and Properties, Derivatives and

Industrial Uses, 32 Ceramic Materials Research Trends, 84 CFD Modeling and Analysis of Different Novel Designs of

Air-Breathing Pem Fuel Cells, 51 CFD Modeling and Optimization of Fuel-Cell Systems, 48 CFD Models for Analysis and Design of PEM Fuel Cells, 49 Chaos and Complexity

New Research, 101 Charge Carrier Transport in Organic Semiconductor Thin

Film Devices, 80 Check Dams, Morphological Adjustments and Erosion

Control in Torrential Streams, 76 Chemical and Biochemical Physics, Kinetics and

Thermodynamics New Perspectives, 28

Chemical and Physical Methods for Protecting Biopolymers against Pests, 86

Chemical Engineering Research Trends, 18 Chemical Mineralogy, Smelting and Metallization, 41 Chemical Physics andPhysical Chemistry

Step into the Future, 109 Chemical Physics Research Trends (Horizons In World

Physics Series, Vol. 252), 27 Chemical Reactions on Surfaces, 29 Chemical Safety Board, 53 Chemical Vapor Deposition of Black Molybdenum

Spectrally Selective Surfaces, 29 Chemicals Based on the Light Fraction of Natural

Mercaptans, 25 Chemistry and Biochemistry: From Pure to Applied Science,

New Horizons-Vol.3. (Festschrift/Honor/the 75th B/D,Prof. G.Zaikov), 22

Chemistry as Music, 26, 27 Chemistry of a, B - Unsaturated Trifluoromethyl Ketones,

26

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 119Chemistry of Advanced Compounds and Materials, 22 Child Health and Human Development Yearbook – 2008, 2 Child Nutrition Physiology, 100 Chromatography

Types, Techniques and Methods Series Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology, 32

Classical and Quantum Gravity Research, 109 Cleaner Technologies

Environmental Management Accounting, Investment Appraisal and Financing, 70

Climate Change Research Progress, 69 Climate Variability, Modeling Tools and Agricultural

Decision-Making, 60 Clinical Chemistry Research, 20 Cluster Model Interrelation with Modern Physical Concepts,

114 Coal Geology Research Progress, 41 Coal Mine Safety, 40 Coal Mining

Research, Technology and Safety, 41 Coalbed Natural Gas

Energy and Environment, 52 Coastal Groundwater System Changes in Response to

Large-Scale Land Reclamation, 58 Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise - Focusing on the Mid-

Atlantic Region, 74 Coastal Wetlands, 70 Colloid and Surface Research Trends, 25 Commutative Rings

New Research, 89 Complementary Approaches for Using Ecotoxicity Data in

Soil Pollution Evaluation, 70 Composite Fouling on Heat Exchanger Surfaces, 23 Composite Laminates: Properties, Performance and

Applications, 87 Composite Materials Research Progress, 86 Composting: Processing, Materials and Approaches, 2 Compounds and Materials with Specific Properties, 86 Computational Biology

New Research, 12 Computational Linguistic Text Processing

Logical Form, Semantic Interpretation, Discourse Relations and Question Answering, 34

Computational Materials, 81 Computational Methods in Applied Science and

Engineering, 55 Computational Optimization

New Research Developments, 93 Computational Techniques

The Multiphase CFD Approach to Fluidization and Green Energy Technologies (includes CD-ROM), 51

Computer Physics Research Trends, 35 Computer Science Research Trends, 35 Computer Security

Intrusion, Detection and Prevention, 39 Computer Software Engineering Research, 36 Computer-Aided Design and other Computing Research

Developments, 33 Concurrent and Parallel Computing

Theory, Implementation and Applications, 37 Condensed Matter

New Research, 106 Condensed Matter at The Leading Edge, 105 Condensed Matter Research Advances, 113 Condensed Matter Theories, Volume 20 Clark, 105 Condensed Matter Theories, Volume 21, 110

Conformation of Macromolecules Thermodynamic & Kinetic Demo, 26

Conservation Research in Uganda's Forests A Review of Site History, Research, and Use of Research

in Uganda's Forest Parks and Budongo Forest Reserve, 77

Conservation Research in Uganda's Savannas A Review of Park History, Applied Research, Application

of Research to Park Management, 77 Conservationism in Zimbabwe

1850-1950, 58 Constructed Wetlands, 57 Constructing Climate Change Legislation

Background and Issues, 61 Contaminated Soils: Environmental Impact, Disposal and

Treatment, 75 Contemporary Discourses on IE & C Theory and Practice,

38 Contention-Based Collision-Resolution Medium Access

Control Algorithms, 89 Control of Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water

Systems, 66 Coordination Chemistry Research Progress, 28 Copper Distributions in Aluminium Alloys, 80 Corn Crop Production: Growth, Fertilization and Yield, 3 Corrosion Protection: Processes, Management and

Technologies, 22 Corrosion Research Trends, 26 Coumarin Anticoagulant Research Progress, 28 Coupled Thermo-Electro-Mehanical Cracking of Non-

Homogenous Media, 85 Cover Crops and Crop Yields, 1 C-Reactive Protein

New Research, 11 Creating a National Framework for Cybersecurity

An Analysis of Issues and Options, 37 Credit-Based Insurance Scores

Impacts on Consumers of Automobile Insurance, 89 Crop Protection Research Advances, 4 Crop Rotation, 1 Cruise Ship Pollution, 59 Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment, 65 Current Advances in Molecular Mycology, 11 Current Advances in Sleep Biology, 15 Current Topics in Quantum Field Theory Research, 106 Cybercrime and its Implications, 37 Cyberinfrastructure Technologies and Applications, 38 Cybersecurity, Botnets, and Cyberterrorism, 38 Cybersecurity, Cyberanalysis and Warning, 38 Cyclones

Background, History and Impact, 40

D

D-Amino Acids A New Frontier in Amino Acids & Protein Research, 18 Practical Methods and Protocols, Volume 3

D-Amino Acids in Peptides and Proteins, 15 D-Amino Acids: Practical Methods and Protocols. Volume 1:

Analytical Methods for D-Amino Acids, 7 D-Amino Acids: Practical Methods and Protocols. Volume 2:

Free D-Amino Acids, 8 Dams

Impacts, Stability and Design, 40 Defense Energy Management, 43

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 120Definition of Constants for Piezoceramic Materials, 87 Deforestation Research Progress, 70 Degradable Polymers for Skeletal Implants, 19 Degradation of Poly (Lactide)-Based Biodegradable

Materials, 87 Dental Materials Research, 21 Deployment of Advanced Energy Technologies, 59 Desalination Research Progress, 68 Development in Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA)

Batteries, 48 Developmental Gene Expression Regulation, 13 Developments in Ceramic Materials Research, 86 Developments in Chaos and Complexity Research, 113 Developments in Stem Cell Research, 9 Diamond and Related Materials Research, 86 Differential Equations and Applications, Volume 4, 90 Differential Equations and Applications, Volume 5, 90 Diffusion and Reactivity of Solids, 111 Direct Fluorination of Polymers, 29 Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, 52 Directory of Conservation Funding Sources for Developing

Countries Conservation Biology, Education & Training,

Fellowships & Scholarships, 63 Disputing Global Warming, 45 Distributed Energy Systems, 43 Distributed Multi-Generation Systems

Energy Models and Analyses, 42 Distribution Optimizing Plan for Small-Scale Energy

Systems, 48 Diversity in Chemical Reactions

Pure and Applied Chemistry, 23 DNA Identification

Lessons Learned From 9-11, 13 DNA Methylation in Plants, 10 DNA Tumor Viruses, 11 Dolphins

Anatomy, Behavior and Threats, 7 Drilling of Composite Materials, 61 Drinking Water

Contamination, Toxicity and Treatment, 57 Drivers and Restraints for Economically Efficient Farm

Production, 6 Droughts

Causes, Effects and Predictions, 69 Drug Resistant Neoplasms, 21 Drying of Food Materials

Transport Phenomena, 78 Dust Storm Identification via Satellite Remote Sensing, 99 Dynamic Fuzzy Logic And Its Applications, 92 Dynamic Noncooperative Game Models for Deregulated

Electricity Markets, 39 Dynamical Symmetry of the Kepler-Coulomb Problem in

Classical and Quantum Mechanics Non-Relativistic and Relativistic, 100

Dzhemilev Reaction in Organic and Organometallic Synthesis, 32

E

Early Education, 40 Ecological Approaches to Health

Interactions Between Humans and Their Environment, 2 Ecological Management

New Research, 70

Ecological Restoration, 2 Ecology Research Progress, 67 Ecology Research Trends, 67 Econometric and Game Theoretic Model of Common Pool,

An Resource Management People's Participation in Forest Management in India, 65

Econometric Modeling of Value at Risk, 83 Economics of Employment and Unemployment, 12 Ecophysiology of Tropical Tree Crops, 7 Ecosystem Ecology Research Trends, 67 Edible Polysaccharide Films and Coatings, 33 Educational Evaluation

21st Century Issues and Challenges, 88 Educational Evaluation in East Asia

Emerging Issues and Challenges, 89 Effects of Family Literacy Interventions on Children's

Acquisition of Reading, 63 Effects of Liberalizing World Agricultural Trade, 63 Ejectors and their Usefulness in the Energy Savings, 52 Electric Field Enhanced Membrane Separation System

Principles and Typical Applications, 21 Electric Power

Generation, Transmission and Efficiency, 49 Electric Power Research Trends, 48 Electroanalytical Chemistry

New Research, 29 Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Developments, 26 Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Trends, 18 Electron Beam Modification of Solids

Mechanisms, Common Features and Promising Applications, 83

Electron–Phonon Interactions in Novel Nanoelectronics, 82 Electrorheological Material and Device Design and

Preparation, 86 Electrospun Nanofibers Research: Recent Developments, 96 Emerging Topics in Macroeconomics, 22 Emerging Topics in Organic Chemistry, 27 Emerging Topics on Differential Geometry and Graph

Theory, 94 Emissions Trading

Lessons Learned from the European Union and Kyoto Protocol Climate Change Programs, 21

Encyclopedia of Polymer Composites: Properties, Performance and Applications, 31

Endangered Species Act - Update and Impact, 69 Endangered Species Act, The

Primer, Evaluation and Prospects, 59 Enemy Combatant Detainees, 43 Energy and Buildings

Efficiency, Air Quality, and Conservation, 82 Energy Conservation

New Research, 43 Energy Conversion

New Research, 48 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation, 49 Energy Efficiency Research, 42, 48 Energy Efficiency Research Advances, 48 Energy Efficiency Solutions, 43 Energy Efficiency, Recovery and Storage, 48 Energy in Europe

Economics, Policy and Strategy, 42 Energy Markets, 48 Energy Outlook Until 2030, 48 Energy Policy

Economic Effects, Security Aspects and Environmental Issues, 60

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 121Issues, Actions and Consequences, 42

Energy Prices: Supply, Demand or Speculation?, 44 Energy Research Developments

Tidal Energy, Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy, 51 Environment and Development Trajectory

A Fresh Look on Theory and Empirics, 70 Environmental Biodegradation Research Focus, 69 Environmental Change and Medicine, 76 Environmental Health Risks: Lead Poisoning and Arsenic

Exposure, 75 Environmental Impact Assessments, 59 Environmental Management, 58 Environmental Microbiology Research Trends, 69 Environmental Modelling

New Research, 58 Environmental Pollution

New Research, 66 Environmental Protection Agency Library Network, 57 Environmental Regulation

Evaluation, Compliance and Economic Impact, 74 Environmental Research Advances, 21, 65, 67, 69, 73, 74, 75 Environmental Research Advances, Volume 1, 69 Environmental Research Progress, 69 Environmental Satellites

Weather and Environmental Information Systems, 14 Environmental Services and Agriculture, 83 Environmentalism

Environmental Strategies and Environmental Sustainability, 65

Environment-Friendly Cement Composite (EFFC) for Soil Reinforcement and Earth Slope Protection, 75

Essential Oils Art, Agriculture, Science, Industry and Entrepreneurship

A Focus on the Asia-Pacific Region, 6 Estrogen Versus Cancer, 43 European Agriculture

Enlargement, Structural Change, CAP Reform, and Trade Liberalization, 3

Exchange Biased and Plain Superconducting Ferromagnetic Layered Hybrids, 102

Experimental Activity on a Large SOFC Generator, 79 Experimental Animal Models in Neurobehavioral Research,

42 Experimental Functional Map of a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel

Cell, 19 Experimental Psychology Research Trends, 81 Expert Systems Research Trends, 34 Extrema of Nonlocal Functionals and Boundary Value

Problems For Functional Differential Equations, 91 Eye Research Developments: Glaucoma, Corneal

Transplantation, and Bacterial Eye Infections, 16

F

FAA Airspace Redesign and Congestion Management, 116 Fatigue Crack Growth

Mechanics, Behavior and Prediction, 82 Federal Information Technology, 39 File Sharing Applications Engineering, 54 Fisheries

Management, Economics and Perspectives, 102 Fixed Bed Reactors with Gradient Catalysts, 40 Fixed Point Theory and Applications, Volume 6, 91 Fixed Point Theory and Applications, Volume 7, 90 Flexible Text Searching, 57

Flow Injection Analysis of Marine Samples, 63 Fluid Mechanics and Pipe Flow

Turbulence, Simulation and Dynamics, 39 Fluid Waste Disposal, 75 Fluorine Chemistry Research Advances, 26 Flux Pinning and AC Loss Studies on YBCO Coated

Conductors, 108 Focus on Biodiversity Research, 42 Focus on Cell Apoptosis Research, 18 Focus on Climate Change and Health, 53 Focus on Cognitive Radio Technology, 54 Focus on Combustion Research, 22 Focus on Food Engineering, Research and Developments, 55 Focus on Hazardous Materials Research, 84 Focus on Material Science Research, 84 Focus on Nanomaterials Research, 97 Focus on Solid State Chemistry, 23 Focus on Soliton Research, 90 Focus On Thyroid Cancer Research, 57 Focus on Water Resource Research, 71 Focus on Zimbabwe, 22 Foldases Catalyzing the Formation and Isomerization of

Disulfide Bonds in Proteins, 1 Food Chemistry Research Developments, 78 Food Crop Mineral Deficiency and Disturbance Stress

Mitigation in Temperate Climatic Regions by Economical & Environmental Valorization of Agricultural By-Products, 1

Food Engineering Research Developments, 55 Food Labeling

The FDA's Role in the Selection of Healthy Foods, 104 Food Processing

Methods, Techniques, and Trends, 1 Food Processing and Engineering Topics, 3 Food Protection and Safety, 1 Food Safety and Nutrition, 5 Food Safety, Fresh Produce and FDA Oversight, 78 Food Science and Technology

New Research, 5 Foreign Investments in the United States, 59 Forest Canopies

Forest Production, Ecosystem Health and Climate Conditions, 63

Forest Ecology Research Horizons, 16 Forest Fires: Detection, Suppression and Prevention, 64 Forest Management, 60 Former NFL Players

Disabilities, Benefits, and Related Issues, 95 Foundations and Applications of Variational and

Perturbation Methods, 22 Fractal Analysis and Synergetics of Catalysis in

Nanosystems, 98 Freshwater Ecosystems and Aquaculture Research, 75 From Femto-to Attoscience and Beyond, 82 From Problem toward Solution: Wireless Sensor Networks

Security, 100 Frontal Nanotechnology Research, 97 Frontiers Horizons in World Physics, Vol. 256, 109 Frontiers in Cosmic Ray Research, 104 Frontiers in Ecology Research, 66 Frontiers in Energy Research, 47 Frontiers in Environmental Research, 66 Frontiers in Lasers and Electro - Optics Research, 104 Frontiers in Optical Technology

Materials and Devices, 106 Frontiers in Quantum Dots Research, 97

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49 Fuel Cell Research Trends, 28 Fuel Prices

Rhyme or Reason?, 44 Fullerene Research Advances, 18 Future Systems for Earthquake Early Warning, 41 Future U.S. Space Launch Capabilities, 116 Fuzzy Logic

Theory, Programming and Applications, 93 Fuzzy Measurement of Sustainability, 88

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Game Theory & Applications Volume 12, 91 Game Theory & Applications, Vol 11, 91 Game Theory and Applications, Volume 13, 93 Gangs

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Archaeological Sediments A Case Study from a Neolithic Tell Site in Greece, 41

Geochemistry Research Advances, 29 Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management, 58 Geometric Properties and Problems of Thick Knots, 44 Geomorphology and Plate Tectonics, 45 Geopolitics of Oil, 43 Geothermal Energy Research Trends, 49 German Foreign and Security Policy, 103 Giant Magnetoresistance

New Research, 81 Glass Materials Research Progress, 87 Global Analysis on Open Manifolds, 92 Global Climate Change Revisited, 65 Global Harms, 72 Globalization

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Graphene and Graphite Materials, 80 Grassland Biodiversity: Habitat Types, Ecological Processes

and Environmental Impacts, 77 Grasslands

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Management, Reduction and Impact, 71 Greenhouse Gases And Their Impact, 47 Grid Computing Research Progress, 35 Grid Technology and Applications

Recent Developments, 33 Groundwater

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Groundwater Contamination Discretization and Simulation of Systems for Convection-

Diffusion-Dispersion Reactions, 57 Groundwater Research and Issues, 69

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Handbook of Cardiovascular Research, 15 Handbook of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology

New Frontiers, 9 Handbook of Computational Chemistry Research, 30 Handbook of Exergy, Hydrogen Energy and Hydropower

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Handbook of Free Radicals: Formation, Types and Effects, 18

Handbook of Hydrogels: Properties, Preparation & Applications, 9

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Handbook of Mobile Technology Research Methods, 38 Handbook of Molecular Chaperones: Roles, Structures and

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Synthesis, Storage and Release, Actions and Drug Forms, 8

Handbook of Photocatalysts Preparation, Structure and Applications Series

Materials Science and Technologies, 31 Handbook of Polymer Research

Monomers, Oligomers, Polymers and Composites, 25 Handbook of Solitons

Research, Technology and Applications, 114 Handbook on Borates: Chemistry, Production and

Applications, 31 Handbook on Environmental Quality, 63 Handbook on Gender Roles

Conflicts, Attitudes and Behaviors, 13 Handbook on Longevity

Genetics, Diet and Disease, 2 Handbook on Mass Spectrometry

Instrumentation, Data and Analysis, and Applications, 31 Handbook on Social Change, 96 Handbook on Solar Wind

Effects, Dynamics and Interactions, 103 Handbook on White Matter

Structure, Function and Changes, 61 Harnessing the Service Roundtrip Over the Internet

Support Time-Critical Applications Concept, Techniques and Cases, 35

Hazardous Materials and Wastewater Treatment, Removal & Analysis, 66

Hazardous Organic Pollutants in Colored Wastewaters, 58 Hazardous Waste

Classifications and Treatment Technologies, 57 HDL and LDL Cholesterol: Physiology and Clinical

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Regulation and Nonregulation, 13 Herpesviridae: Viral Structure, Life Cycle and Infections, 21 Heterocyclic Compounds

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Chemistry Research and Applications, 32 Heterogeneous Catalysis Research Progress, 102 High Agricultural Commodity Prices

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A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education, 33

How to Solve Problems New Methods and Ideas, 93

HUD Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities, 54 Hunger in America

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Background, History and Bibliography, 99 Hydraulic Engineering

Structural Applications, Numerical Modeling and Environmental Impacts, 55

Hydrocarbon Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cell Applications, 50

Hydrodynamic and Mass Transfer in Vortical-Type Devices, 79

Hydrogen Energy Background, Significance and Future, 46

Hydrogen-Based Biosynthesis, 16

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Identity in Metamorphosis An Anthology of Writings From Zimbabwe Students, 90

Ill-Posed Problems in Probability and Stability of Random Sums, 91

Immunosuppression New Research, 11

Improvement of Vortex Pinning in MgB2, 109 Improving Internet Access to Help Small Business Compete

in a Global Economy, 104 In Situ Uranium Stabilization through Polyphosphate

Remediation, 72 Individual Retirement Accounts

A Primer, 59 Indoor Work and Living Environments

Health, Safety and Performance, 63 Industrial Biotechnology, 8, 60 Industrial Fermentation

Food Processes, Nutrient Sources and Production Strategies, 77

Industrial Pollution including Oil Spills, 57 Industrial Waste

Environmental Impact, Disposal and Treatment, 89 Inequality Theory & Applications, Volume 4, 91 Inequality Theory And Applications, Volume 5, 90 Infectious Pregnancy Complications, 103 Influence of the Solvents on Some Radical Reactions, 32 Inherently-Sustainable Technology Developments, 49 Initiators for Manufacture of PVC, 85 Innovations in City Logistics, 22 Inorganic Biochemistry

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Horizons in World Physics Vol. 260, 110 Intangibles in the Big Picture

The Delinearised History of Time, 93 Integrated Circuits, Photodiodes and Organic Field Effect

Transistors, 53 Integrated Water Resource Management in the Kurdistan

Region, 62 Intermetallics Research Progress, 27 International Workshop

Molecular Simulation Studies in Material and Biological Sciences, 16

Internet Protocol 6, 79 Internet Research Compendium, Volume 1, 39 Internet-Based Interaction with Mobile Robots, 36 Introduction to General Relativistic and Scalar-Tensor

Cosmologies, 106 Introduction to General Relativity and The Cosmological

Constant Problem, 105 Introduction to Graph and Hypergraph Theory, 89 Introduction to Graph Theory, 102 Introduction to the Physics of Elementary Particles (in

Contemporary Fundamental Physics, 110 Invariant and Quasiinvariant Measures in Infinite-

Dimensional Topological Vector Spaces, 92 Invasive Forest Pests, 66 IP Packet Forwarding Research Progress, 36 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 104

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Josephson Junction and Superconductivity Research, 106

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Kinematic-Wave Rainfall-Runoff Formulas, 94 Kyoto Protocol, The

Economic Assessments, Implementation Mechanisms, and Policy Implications, 1

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Lactic Acid Cheese Safety, 78 Lake Pollution Research Progress, 56 Land Use and Climate Change, 62 Land Use Policy, 3 Landfill Research Focus, 68 Landfill Research Trends, 67 Landscape Ecology Research Trends, 72 Landslides

Causes, Types and Effects, 73 Large Scale Computations, Embedded Systems and

Computer Security, 36 Laser Applications in Environmental Monitoring, 71 Laser Keratectomy

Approaches, Complications and Effectiveness, 101 Lasers and Electro-Optics Research at the Cutting Edge, 105 Lasers, Optics and Electro-Optics Research Trends, 108 Leading Edge Nanotechnology Research Developments, 98 Leading Edge Research in Solar Energy, 47

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 124Leading-Edge Applied Mathematical Modeling Research,

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110 Lecture Notes on Computational Mutation, 78 Lectures on Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics

A First Course, 88 Lectures on the Asymptotic Behavior of Solutions of

Differential Equations, 93 Liberty to Live

Human Security and Development, 12 Lie Groups

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From a Source of Fire to a Monitoring System of Climatic Changes, 64

Linear Algebra Research Advances, 92 Linear Energy Relationships to Chemical Kinetics, 43 Liquid Chromatography for the Determination of

Mycotoxins in Foods, 7 Liquid Phase Correlation Analysis in the Chemistry of

Solutions, 26 Livelihoods and Vulnerability in the Arid and Semi-Arid

Lands of Southern Africa, 78 Low Incomes

Social, Health and Educational Impacts, 2 Luminescence and Display Phosphors

Phenomena and Applications, 28

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Machine Learning Research Progress, 36 Magnesium and Pyridoxine

Fundamental Studies and Clinical Practice, 8 Magnetic Isotope Effect in Chemistry and Biochemistry, 21 Magnetic Materials

Research, Technology and Applications, 81 Magnetic Properties and Applications of Ferromagnetic

Microwires with Amorpheous and Nanocrystalline Structure, 83

Magnetic Properties of Solids, 104 Magnetism and Superconductivity in Low-Dimensional

Systems Utilization in Future Applications, 79

Malaria Resistance or Susceptibility in Red Cells Disorders, 90

Man and the Geosphere Series Earth Sciences in the 21st Century, 76

Management of the Environmental Impact at Airport Operations, 42

Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to

Nuclear Power, 50 Marine Phytoplankton, 14 Marine Pollution

New Research, 71 Marine Protected Areas, 74 Maritime Tankers

Terrorist Threats, Consequences and Protective Measures, 42

Masculinity Gender Roles, Characteristics and Coping, 45

Materials Science Research Horizons, 85 Materials Science Research Trends, 85 Mathematical Modeling and Characterization of Wireless

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Chemical Processes, 93 Mathematical Physics Research Developments, 88 Mathematics, Game Theory and Algebra Compendium.

Volume 01, 37 Measure of Non-Compactness for Integral Operators in

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A Challenging Enterprise, 105 Measuring the Economy

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Nanomotors: The Key to Nano-Engineering Applications, 99

Mechanical Vibrations Measurement, Effects and Control, 53

Mechanical Vibrations of Discontinuous Systems, 46 Mechanisms of Cadmium Toxicity to Various Trophic

Saltwater Organisms, 77 Medical Marijuana and Marijuana Use, 2 Medicare Payment Policies to Physicians, 54 Meltdown

Climate Change, Natural Disasters and other Catastrophes - Fears and Concerns of the Future, 76

Membrane Based Clarification/Concentration of Fruit Juice, 113

Mesoporous Materials Properties, Preparation and Applications, 103

Metacognition New Research Developments, 12

Mexico Economic, Political and Social Issues, 101

Microbes in Sustainable Agriculture, 12 Microbial Conversions of Raw Glycerol, 38 Microbial Ecology Research Trends, 71 Microbial Processes and Carbon Cycling in the Ocean, 79 Micro-Chp Power Generation for Residential and Small

Commercial Buildings, 10 Microcirculation

Function, Malfunction and Measurement, 53 Microcomputer Modeling of Growth Processes of Single-

Crystal Sheets and Fibers, 35 Mobile Computing Research and Applications, 21 Mobile Telephones

Networks, Applications, and Performance, 39 Modeling of Photonic Devices, 81 Modelling of Multilayered Piezoelectric Composites, 80 Modelling Subcooled Boiling Flows, 113 Models and Simulation of Deposition Processes with CVD

Apparatus Theory and Applications, 19

Modern Tendencies in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Today and Tomorrow, 27

Modern Trends in Macromolecular Chemistry, 82 Modification Reactions of Oligomethylhydridesiloxanes, 8 Molecular and Nanoscale Systems for Energy Conversion,

50 Molecular and Supramolecular Bioinorganic Chemistry

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Molecular Pathology of Proteins, 103 Molecular Simulation in Material and Biological Research,

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Recent Advances, 101 Multinational Companies

Outsourcing, Conduct, and Taxes, 54 Multiple Effect Distillation of Seawater Using Solar Energy,

71

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Nano and Micro-Crystalline Diamond Films and Powders, 96

Nanocomposites Preparation, Properties and Performance, 94

Nanocrystalline Apatite-Based Biomaterials, 95 Nanocrystals

Properties, Preparation and Applications, 94 Nanofibers: Fabrication, Performance, and Applications, 96 Nanomaterials

New Research Developments, 94 Nanomaterials Yearbook -2009 .From Nanostructures,

Nanomaterials & Nanotechnologies to Nanoindustry, 99 Nanoparticles

New Research, 98 Nanorods, Nanotubes and Nanomaterials Research

Progress, 98 Nanoscale Structures and Properties of Microbial Cell

Surfaces, 97 Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Biosensors,

96 Nanotechnology

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Developments, Policies and Issues, 95 Nanotechnology Research

New Nanostructures, Nanotubes and Nanofibers, 98 Nanotechnology Research Advances, 97 Nanotechnology Research Collection - 2009/2010. DVD

Edition, 96 Nanotechnology Research Collection - 2009/2010. Online

Book Edition, 96 Nanotechnology Research Developments, 98 Nanotechnology Research Progress, 94 Nanowire Research Progress, 97 National Animal Identification System, 5 National Infrastructure: Protecting, Funding and

Rebuilding, 96 National Nanotechnology Initiative

Assessment & Recommendations, 60 National Parks

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Issues, 64 Natural and Synthetic Nanotechnological Materials

Quantum Chemistry and Nuclear Resonance Spectroscopy Data, 56

Natural Gas Research Progress, 29

Natural Killer T-Cells Roles, Interactions, and Interventions, 17

Natural Resource Management, 68 Natural Resources

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Nature Science and Sustainable Technology, 52, 68, 71 Nature Science and Sustainable Technology Research

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Variations and Political Dilemmas of an Eclectic Heterdox Medical System, 88

Neurocomputing Research Developments, 33 Neutron Stars, Supernovae and Supernova Remnants, 108 New Cell Adhesion Research, 12 New Cell Differentiation Research Topics, 17 New Colloid and Surface Science Research, 25 New Concepts, Ideas, and Innovations in Aerospace and

Technology and Human Science, 87 New Developments In Cell Apoptosis Research, 24 New Developments In Glassy Nuclear Wasteforms, 48 New Developments In Hazardous Materials Research, 84 New Developments in Lasers & Electro-Optics Research,

104 New Developments in Materials Science Research, 83 New Developments in Nanotechnology Research, 97 New Developments in Nuclear Fusion Research, 47 New Food Engineering Research Trends, 55 New Frontiers in Superconductivity Research, 105 New Nanotechniques, 89 New Nonlinear Optical Materials

Theoretical Research, 84 New Nonlinear Phenomena Research, 112 New Plant Physiology Research, 39 New Research in Cognitive Sciences, 112 New Research on Acoustics, 113 New Research on Astrophysics, Neutron Stars and Galaxy

Clusters, 106 New Research on Autoantibodies, 16 New Research on Biofuels, 11 New Research on Biomaterials, 84 New Research On Cell Aging, 18 New Research on Chaos and Complexity, 34 New Research on Electrochemistry, 23 New Research on Energy Economics, 50 New Research on Evolution Equations, 87 New Research on Food Habits, 10 New Research on Forest Ecology, 42 New Research on Hazardous Materials, 66 New Research on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 111 New Research on Livestock Science and Dairy Farming, 2 New Research on Mobile Robots, 39 New Research on Nanocomposites, 10 New Research on Optical Materials, 106 New Research on Solid State Chemistry, 23 New Research On Superconductivity, 104 New Research on Superconductivity & Magnetism, 107 New Research on Thin Solid Films, 107 New Research on YBCO Superconductors, 112 New Topics in Catalysis Research, 23 New Topics in Condensed Matter Research, 83 New Topics in Environmental Research, 66 New Topics in Eye Research, 101 New Topics in Josephson Junction and Superconductivity

Research, 106 New Topics In Mathematical Physics Research, 37

Nova Science Publishers, Inc. – Physical Sciences Catalog – 2007 – April 2010 126New Topics In Monomer and Polymer Research, 24 New Topics in Nanotechnology Research, 97 New Topics In Superconductivity Research, 105 New Topics in Theoretical Computer Science, 35 New Topics in Theoretical Physics. Horizons in World

Physics,Vol. 258, 115 New Topics in Vitamin E Research, 100 New Trends and Potentialities of ToF-Sims in Surface

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Classical and Quantum Aspects, 108 Non-Ionic Surfactants Series

Chemical Engineering Methods and Technology, 30 Nonlinear Models in Mathematical Finance

New Research Trends in Option Pricing, 93 Nonlinear Numerical Analysis in Reproducing Kernel Space,

101 Nonlinear Optics Research Progress, 113 Nonlinear Phenomena Research Perspectives, 34 Nonlinear Physical Fields and Anomalous Phenomena, 60 Nonmonotonic Reasoning:A Unifying Framework, 33 North Korean Foreign Relations in the Post-Cold War

World, 14 No-Till Farming

Effects on Soil, Pros and Cons and Potential Series Agriculture Issues and Policies, 6

Novel Enzyme/DNA Inorganic Materials A New Generation of Biomaterials, 85

Nuclear Chemistry New Research, 19

Nuclear Disarmament Concepts, Principles and Actions for Strengthening the

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New Research, 85 Nuclear Materials Research Developments, 84 Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Fusion and Fusion Engineering,

45 Nuclear Waste Research

Siting, Technology and Treatment, 71 Numerical Simulation Research Progress, 101 Numerical Solution of Hyperbolic Differential Equations, 93 Nutrition Education and Change, 44 Nutrition Research Advances, 100 Nutritional Biochemistry of Space Flight, 8

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Ocean Circulation and El Nino New Research, 60

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On Global Grounds Urban Change and Globalization, 11

On Site Geoarchaeology on a Neolithic Tell Site in Greece Archaeological Sediments, Microartifacts and Software

Development, 64 Oncology Social Work Practice in the Care of Breast and

Ovarian Cancer Survivors, 44 OPEC, Oil Prices and LNG, 53 Optical Deformability of Fluid Interfaces, 103 Optical Fibers for Designing Multiple Applications, 43 Optical Fibers Research Advances, 111 Optical Solitons in Nonlinear Micro Ring Resonators

Unexpected Results and Applications, 53 Optics Research Trends, 108 Oral Health Care in Systemic Diseases, 14 Organ Donation

Supply, Policies and Practices, 20 Organic & Physical Chemistry using Chemical Kinetics

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Properties, 31 Outsourcing, Teamwork and Business Management, 56 Ozone Depletion, Chemistry and Impacts, 102

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Parallel Robotics Recent Advances in Research and Application, 39

Participatory Forest Management and Livelihoods of Ethnic People Empirical Analysis from Bangladesh, 58

Pattern Recognition Theory and Application, 36

Pattern Recognition in Biology, 16 Pattern Recognition in Nanoscience, Environmental

Engineering and Archeology, 97 Peaking of World Oil Production

Impacts, Mitigation, & Risk Management, 47 Performance Evaluation of Parallel & Distributed Systems.

Volume 1 in Distributed, Cluster & Grid Computing, 34 Perspectives on Cognition and Action in Sport, 1 Perspectives on International Agricultural Trade and

Development, 3 Perspectives on Lipase Enzyme Technology.

Series:Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine, 8

Perspectives on Superconductivity Research, 104 Perspectives on Sustainable Technology, 4 Pesticide Research Trends, 3 Petroleum Science Research Progress, 50 Phase Transitions Induced by Short Laser Pulses, 114 Philosophical Insights about Modern Science, 14 Phosphate Solubilising Microbes for Crop Improvement, 3 Photochemical Reactions in Heterochain Polymers, 28 Photochemistry Research Progress, 29 Photoionization of Polyvalent Ions, 80 Photoluminescence Research Progress, 79 Photonics Research Developments, 115 Phthalates and Bisphenol - A in Plastics and Possible Human

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A3B3C62 Compounds, 31

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Processing Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, 2nd Edition, 107

Plasma and High Frequency Processes for Obtaining and Processing Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, 2nd Edition - E-Book, 107

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Effects and Chemistry, 30 Polyester

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Copolymers, 30 Polymer and Biopolymer Analysis and Characterization, 27 Polymer Degradation and Stability Research Developments,

26 Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells and

Electrocatalysts, 45 Polymer Nanocomposite Research Advances, 98 Polymer Nanocomposites

Advances in Filler Surface Modification Techniques, 97 Polymers & Composites

Synthesis, Properties, & Applications (Polymer Yearbook Series, Volume 21), 24

Polymers & Composites: Synthesis, Properties, & Applications (Polymer Yearbook Series, Vol. 22), 27

Post-Kyoto Designing the Next International Climate Change

Protocol, 72 Potential Challenges to U.S. Farm Subsidies in the WTO, 4 Potential of Activated Sludge Utilization, 75 Poverty, Urbanity and Social Policy

Central and Eastern Europe Compared, 2 Power Orthogonal Polynomials, 90 Power Systems Applications of Graph Theory, 44 Predictive Diagnostics and Personalized Treatment

Dream or Reality, 12 Prefrontal Cortex

Roles, Interventions and Traumas, 12 Pregnancy Protein Research, 44 Present Trends in Fuel Cell Technology Development, 50 Prevention of Metal Corrosion

New Research, 42 Prevention of School Shootings, 2 Primatology: Theories, Methods and Research, 7 Probabilistic Models in Operations Research, 38 Process Engineering in Plant-Based Products, 8 Production of Freshwater Fish with Unconventional

Ingredients in Egypt Series Fish, Fishing and Fisheries, 7

Progress in Advanced Materials Research, 85

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55 Progress in Fuel Cell Research, 47 Progress in Fullerene Research, 84 Progress in Heterogeneous Catalysis, 30 Progress in Management Engineering, 54 Progress in Materials Science Research, 85 Progress in Monomers, Oligomers, Polymers, Composites &

Nanocomposites, 94 Progress in Nanoparticles Research, 98 Progress in Nanotechnology Research, 98 Progress in Nonlinear Analysis Research, 100 Progress in Optical Fibers Research, 100 Progress in Pesticides Research, 80 Progress in Polymer Degradation and Stability Research, 28 Progress in Polymer Nanocomposite Research, 79 Progress in Porous Media Research, 40 Progress in Quantum Chemistry Research, 25 Progress in Smart Materials and Structures, 83 Progress in Solid State Chemistry Research, 23 Progress in Solid State Electronics Research, 111 Progress in Statistical Mechanics Research, 92 Progress in Superconductivity Research, 109 Progress in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research, 17 Progress in Waste Management Research, 68 Progress in Wireless Communications Research, 36 Progress on Drinking Water Research, 10 Proliferation Control Regimes, 14 Protein Biosynthesis, 11 Pseudo Almost Periodic Functions in Banach Spaces, 92 P-Type Transparent Semiconducting Delafossite CuAlO2+x

Thin Film, 56 Public-Private Transportation Partnerships Around the

World, 2 Pyrolysis

Types, Processes, and Industrial Sources and Products, 45

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Qualitative Investigations and Approximate Methods for Impulsive Equations, 78

Quality Parameters in Canned Seafoods, 5 Quantitative Foundation of Chemical Reactions, 103 Quantum Brownian Motion in C- Numbers

Theory & Application, 100 Quantum Chemistry & Nuclear Resonance Spectroscopy

Data of Natural &Synthetic Nanotechnological Materials with nd-Metal Atoms Participations, 26

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Theory, Fabrication and Applications, 114 Quasi Government Organizations, 88

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Radial-Bias-Combustion and Central-Fuel-Rich Swirl Pulverized Coal Burners for Wall-Fired Boilers, 46

Radiation defects in Ion Implanted and/or High-energy Irradiated MOS Structures, 31

Radiation Physics Research Progress, 112 Rare Earths

Research and Applications, 56 Rare Earths As A Probe of Environment and Electron-

Phonon Interaction in Optical Materials, 40 Reactions & Properties Of Monomers And Polymers, 24 Reactive and Functional Polymers Research Advances, 27 Recent Advances in Dielectric Materials, 81 Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers

and Sustainable Composites. Vol. 1, 19 Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers

and Sustainable Composites. Vol. 2, 30 Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers

and Sustainable Composites. Vol. 3, 81 Recent Developments in Ordered Random Variables, 91 Recent Developments in Polymer Research, 24 Recent Developments in Solar Energy Research, 47 Recent Developments In Superconductivity Research, 107 Recent Progress on Earthquake Geology, 76 Recent Researches on Thermolysis of Energetic Materials,

85 Reconstructing the Science of Heat for Better Teaching and

Learning, 89 Regulating Internet Gambling, 33 Relativistic Microscopic Quantum Transport Equation, 108 Reliability Engineering Advances, 53 Religion and Psychology, 45 Remediation of Soils and Aquifers, 64 Removal of Toxic Chromium from Wastewater, 65 Renewable Energies: Feasibility, Time and Cost Options, 46 Renewable Energy Grid Integration: The Business of

Photovoltaics, 45 Renewable Fuel Standard Issues, 45 Renewable Resources

Obtaining, Processing and Applying, 20 Research in Hybrid Materials, 79 Research on Evolution Equations Compendium, Volume 1,

88 Research On Lyme Disease, 115 Research Progress in Antisense Elements. (Genetics), 17 Research Progress in Cancer Prevention, 81 Handbook of Interferometers, 44 Re-Use of Construction and Demolition Waste in Housing

Developments, 86 Revisiting and Evaluating the Congressional Review Act, 13 Reynolds Stress Modeling of Turbulent Open-Channel

Flows, 62 River Pollution Research Progress, 9 RNA Interference Research Progress, 17 Road Traffic

Safety, Modeling, and Impacts, 37 Robot Vision

New Research, 37 Strategies, Algorithms and Motion Planning, 38

Robotics Research Trends, 35 Rock Mechanics

New Research, 56 Role of Agriculture in Carbon Capture and Climate Change,

6 Role of Museums and Libraries in Strengthening

Communities, 56 Royalties at Risk in the Development of the Nation's Natural

Resources, 65 Runoff under Sprinkler Irrigation

Affecting Factors and Control Practices, 78 Rural Education in the 21st Century. Series: Education in a

Competitive and Globalizing World, 13 Russian Political, Economic and Security Issues, 96

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Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace, 95 Safeguarding the Nation's Drinking Water, 73 Science and Technology Of Chemiresistor Gas Sensors, 109 Science of Nanotechnology

An Introductory Text, 98 Selective Catalytic Hydrocarbons Oxidation

New Perspectives, 32 Self-Focusing of Relativistic Electron Bunches In Plasmas.

Horizons in World Physics Vol. 259, 110 Semiconductor Research Trends, 107 Serial Murderers, 11 Serpins and Protein Kinase Inhibitors

Novel Functions, Structural Features and Molecular Mechanisms, 30

Setting of Linear Analysis om Manifolds, 88 Sex Chromosomes

Genetics, Abnormalities, and Disorders, 14 Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacture, Properties and

Applications, 87 Silenced Women, 81 Silicon-based Inorganic Polymers, 27 Simulation and Optimization Methods in Risk and

Reliability Theory, 9 Sludge: Types, Treatment Processes and Disposal, 65 Small Interfering RNA

New Research, 13 Smart Materials and Structures

New Research, 83 Social Psychology

New Research, 61 Soft Computing

New Research, 37 Soft Condensed Matter

New Research, 104 Software Components

Guidelines and Applications, 35 Software Engineering and Development, 52 Soil Contamination

New Research, 68 Soil Contamination Research Trends, 68 Soil Contamination to Land Restoration, 77 Soil Ecology Research Developments, 71 Soil Fertility, 64 Soil Phenols, 6 Solar Cell Research Progress, 48 Solar Collectors

Energy Conservation, Design and Applications, 14 Solar Energy

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Solar Physics Research Trends, 112 Solid State Chemistry Research Trends, 24 Solid State Electronics Research Advances, 56 Solid Waste

New Research, 72 Solid-State Lasers

Properties and Applications, 112 Solitons in Macromolecular Systems, 113 Solution Chemistry Research Progress, 27 South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

An Annotated Bibliography [circa 1993-2008], 57 Space Exploration Research, 116 Space Policy and Exploration, 116 Space Science

New Research, 116 Space Tourism Issues, 116 Spectroscopy of Solid-State Laser and Luminescent

Materials, 107 Spintronics

Materials, Applications and Devices, 52 Spot Cheese Market and Potential Manipulation, 19 Stabilization and Modification of Cellulose Diacetate, 19 Starch

Achievements in Understanding of Structure and Functionality, 23

Statistical and Condensed Matter Physics Over the Horizon, 109

Statistical Mechanics Research, 109 Stem Cell Plasticity, 14 Stem Cells Research Compendium. Volume 2, 17 Steps to Manage Voting System Environments, 20 Stereochemistry Research Trends, 29 Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and

Guidance, 95 Strength of Materials, 83 String Theory Research Progress, 112 Strong Women, Dangerous Times

Gender and HIV/AIDS in Africa, 89 Structural Data and Invariants of Nine Dimensional Real

Lie Algebras, 40 Structural Geology

New Research, 17 Structural Materials and Engineering, 60 Studies in High Temperature Superconductors. Volume 50

Golden Jubilee, 105 Submissive Quantum Mechanics

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