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Features a simplified presentation of numerical methods by introducing and implementing SAGE programs An Introduction to SAGE Programming: With Applic…

Textbook covers the fundamental theory of structural mechanics and the modelling and analysis of frame and truss structures Deals with modelling and a…

An indispensable reference for postgraduates, providing up to date guidance in all subject areas Methods for Postgraduates brings together guidance fo…

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The book assumes next to no prior knowledge of the topic. The first part introduces the core mathematics, always in conjunction with the physical cont…

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People are inseparable from natural ecosystems, and understanding how people think about, experience, and interact with nature is crucial for promotin…

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This book covers the study of electromagnetic wave theory and describes how electromagnetic technologies affect our daily lives. From ER to ET: How El…

An Introduction to Models and Modeling in the Earth and Environmental Sciences offers students and professionals the opportunity to learn about ground…

Quantum mechanics (QM) is latently present in the life of electrical engineers already, since the hardware of todays information technology – from ele…

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Filling the gap for a reference dedicated to the characterization of polymer blends and their micro and nano morphologies, this book provides comprehe…

A planar or two-dimensional (2D) mechanism is the combination of two or more machine elements that are designed to convey a force or motion across par…

An easy-to-read presentation of the early history of mathematics Engaging and accessible, An Introduction to the Early Development of Mathematics prov…

Introduction to Sustainability is the first major textbook to review major themes in the cutting-edge field of sustainability. The book is suitable fo…

Features basic statistical concepts as a tool for thinking critically, wading through large quantities of information, and answering practical, everyd…

Substantially updated for the second edition, this engaging and innovative introduction to the environment and society uses key theoretical approaches…

AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE TO THE EVOLUTION OF THEORY AND METHODOLOGY WITHIN COGNITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESSES Providing a comprehensive approach to…

Shows how the concepts of vectorization and design masks can be used to help the designer in comparing different designs and making the right choices.…

The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) disaster that occurred in Ukraine on April 26, 1986, was one of the most devastating in human history. Using t…

A must-have textbook for any undergraduate studying solid state physics. This successful brief course in solid state physics is now in its second edit…

The Globalization and Environment Reader features a collection of classic and cutting-edge readings that explore whether and how globalization can be …

Climate change poses one of the greatest challenges for human society in the twenty-first century, yet there is a major disconnect between our actions…

Theories and practices to assess critical information in a complex adaptive system Organized for readers to follow along easily, The Fitness of Inform…

A concise yet rigorous introduction to logic and discrete mathematics. This book features a unique combination of comprehensive coverage of logic with…

Polymers are huge macromolecules composed of repeating structural units. While polymer in popular usage suggests plastic, the term actually refers to …

The creation of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in 1962 was the culmination of the dream of leading astronomers from five European countries. …