Education/Academic

This is a unique book that provides a comprehensive understanding of nonlinear equations involving the fractional Laplacian as well (read more)

This is a unique book that provides a comprehensive understanding of nonlinear equations involving the fractional Laplacian as well as other nonlocal operators. Beginning from the definition of fractional Laplacian, it gradually leads the readers to the frontier of current research in this area. The explanations and illustrations are elementary enough so that first year graduate students can follow easily, while it is advanced enough to include many new ideas, methods, and results that appeared recently in research literature, which researchers would find helpful.

Published:15 Jul 2020 (hide)

Focusing on fundamentals of biofuel production from renewable energy sources and biohydrogen production, this book offers a complete (read more)

Focusing on fundamentals of biofuel production from renewable energy sources and biohydrogen production, this book offers a complete understanding of the bioconversion processes. Each chapter begins with a fundamental explanation for general readers and ends with in-depth scientific details suitable for expert readers. It discusses different types of production technologies covering basic concepts, production strategies, commercial usage, and advances.

Published:29 Apr 2019 (hide)

Introducing students to the field of graphic design through inspirational examples and clear, practical advice, The Fundamentals (read more)

Introducing students to the field of graphic design through inspirational examples and clear, practical advice, The Fundamentals of Graphic Design has been fully updated to reflect the changes in today's technologies and graphic design practice. With a new section expanding the coverage of digital design tools and new material on social media, apps plus more on design for the Web, the book gives students a unique overview of what graphic designers do and how they work, historical influences on the field, and coverage of design thinking and the production process. (hide)

This is an introductory game theory book that quickly moves readers through the fundamental ideas of game theory to enable them to (read more)

This is an introductory game theory book that quickly moves readers through the fundamental ideas of game theory to enable them to engage in creative modeling projects based on game theoretic concepts. The book is linear, as the chapters are not independent. Readers should be able to build simple game theoretic models after chapter 3.

Each subsequent chapter adds another feature to the reader's model-building repertoire.

Published:29 Apr 2019 (hide)

This completely revised second edition of Gender and Environment explains the inter-relationship between gender relations and environmental (read more)

This completely revised second edition of Gender and Environment explains the inter-relationship between gender relations and environmental problems and practices, and how they affect and impact on each other. Explaining our current predicament in the context of historical gender and environment relations, and contemporary theorisations of this relationship, this book explores how gender and environment are imbricated at different scales: the body; the household, community and city through concepts of work; and at the global scale. The final chapter draws these themes together through a consideration of waste and shows that gender is an important dimension in how we define, categorise, generate and manage waste, and how this contributes to environmental problems.

Published:22 May 2020 (hide)

Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even (read more)

Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size.

Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research - the distant laboratories of Barbados and New Caledonia, the great tit communities of the United Kingdom and the bowerbird habitats of Australia, the ravaged mid-Atlantic coast after Hurricane Sandy and the warming mountains of central Virginia and the western states - Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are revolutionizing our view of what it means to be intelligent. (hide)

Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves provides a systematic compendium with concise chapters on the concept and (read more)

Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves provides a systematic compendium with concise chapters on the concept and history of paleotsunami research, sediment types and sediment sources, field methods, sedimentary and geomorphological characteristics, as well as dating and modeling approaches. By contrasting tsunami deposits with those of competing mechanisms in the coastal zone such as storm waves and surges, the book is also relevant to readers interested in paleotempestology, coastal sedimentary environments, coastal dynamics, and sea-level changes. The effectiveness of paleotsunami records in coastal hazard mitigation strategies strongly depends on the appropriate selection of research approaches and methods that are tailored to the site-specific environment and age of the deposits.

Published:22 May 2020 (hide)

Get Started in Latin is the course to follow if you are taking your first steps in Latin, whether classical or medieval. Follow a (read more)

Get Started in Latin is the course to follow if you are taking your first steps in Latin, whether classical or medieval. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery, where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters, Vikings threaten to attack, and young lovers set out to unmask the villains. And discover the principal authors of classical Latin and read quotations from their writings.

This pack includes a book and an MP3 CD-ROM. You can download the audio files on this disc from your computer to an MP3 player or play the disc in an MP3-compatible CD player. The audio contains readings of the story and of the classical authors (you will learn the grammar and vocabulary in the book, not in the audio) (hide)

If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your Hungarian language studies for school, work or travel, (read more)

If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your Hungarian language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will help get you on your way to speaking, writing, reading and understanding Hungarian in no time. Get Started in Beginner's Hungarian maps from A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. This pack includes a book and an MP3 CD-ROM.

You can download the audio files on this disc from your computer to an MP3 player or play the disc in an MP3-compatible CD player. Through culture notes, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will pick up the Hungarian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from shopping and travelling to food and daily life. Engaging with our interactive Discovery Method, you'll absorb language rules faster, remember what you learn easily, and put your Hungarian into use with confidence. (hide)

Updated annually to include all the vital details of the latest admissions procedures, Getting into Medical School explains the major (read more)

Updated annually to include all the vital details of the latest admissions procedures, Getting into Medical School explains the major obstacles that would-be doctors may face, and takes an honest look at exactly what you need to do to win your place and take the first steps towards your dream career. Featuring first-hand case studies from current students and essential advice from admissions tutors, this guide will lead you through every step of the process, including:- Advice on choosing the right course and teaching style for you. (hide)