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Applied colloid and surface chemistry/ Richard M. Pashley and Marilyn E. Karaman. 2004

Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry is a broad introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Taking a genuinely applied approach, with applications drawn from a wide range of industries, this book will meet the demands of the student and professional currently working in the field. The text includes keynote sections written by practicing industrial research scientists, bringing to the reader a wealth of real industrial examples. These examples range from water treatment through to soil management as well as examples taken from the coatings and photographic industries. To aid accessibility, some of the more demanding mathematical derivations are separated from the main text, enabling them to be avoided as required. With carefully structured chapters, starting with learning objectives, and containing tutorial questions with answers and explanatory notes, this text is invaluable for undergraduates taking a first course on colloid and surface chemistry. This book will also be suitable to postgraduates and professionals, who need an up-to-date account of the subject.

Applied regression analysis and generalized linear models / John Fox. 2015

Combining a modern, data-analytic perspective with a focus on applications in the social sciences, the Third Edition of Applied Regression Analysis and Generalized Linear Models provides in-depth coverage of regression analysis, generalized linear models, and closely related methods, such as bootstrapping and missing data. Updated throughout, this Third Edition includes new chapters on mixed-effects models for hierarchical and longitudinal data. Although the text is largely accessible to readers with a modest background in statistics and mathematics, author John Fox also presents more advanced material in optional sections and chapters throughout the book.

Basic geological mapping / Richard J. Lisle, Peter J. Brabham, and John Barnes. 2011

Part of The Geological Field Guide Series, Basic Geological Mapping, 5^th Edition is an essential basic guide to field techniques in mapping geology. Now completely revised and updated the book retains the concise clarity which has made it an indispensable instant reference in its previous editions. It provides the reader with all the necessary practical information and techniques that they will need while carrying out work in the field, covering a wide spectrum of different conditions, needs and types of countries. This edition covers new developments in technology including Google Earth and the use of GPS. This is an ideal field guide to geological mapping for 2^nd/3^rd year undergraduates of Geology, Hydrogeology and Geological Engineering.

Biodiversity: an introduction/ Kevin J. Gaston and John I. Spicer. 2004

This concise introductory text provides a complete overview of biodiversity – what it is, how it arose, its distribution, why it is important, human impact upon it, and what should be done to maintain it.

• Timely overview of the serious attempts made to quantify and describe biodiversity in a scientific way
• Acts as an easy entry point into the primary literature
• Provides real-world examples of key issues, including illustrations of major temporal and spatial patterns in biodiversity
• Designed primarily with undergraduate students and course lecturers in mind, it will also be of interest to anyone who requires an overview of, and entry to, the vast literature on these topics.

Forensic botany: a practical guide / edited by David W. Hall, Jason Byrd. 2012

Forensic Botany: A Practical Guide is an accessible introduction to the way in which botanical evidence is identified, collected and analysed in criminal cases. Increasingly this form of evidence is becoming more important in forensic investigation and yet there are few trained botanists able to assist in such cases. This book is intended to show how useful simple collection methods and standard plant analysis can be in the course of such investigations and is written in a clear and accessible manner to enhance understanding of the subject for the non-specialist. Clearly structured throughout, this book combines well known collection techniques in a field oriented format that can be used for casework. Collection of evidence differs from formal plant collection in that most professional plant collectors are gathering entire plants or significant portions of a plant for permanent storage and reference. Evidence frequently consists of fragments, sometimes exceedingly tiny. Exemplars (examples of reference plants) are collections of plants made in the manner a botanist would collect them. These collections are necessary to link or exclude evidence to or from a scene. Various methods that allow easy collection, transportation, and preservation of evidence are detailed throughout the book.

Fundamental concepts of applied chemistry: pharmaceutical, biology, dairy, polymer and leather and agricultural/ Dr. Jayashree Ghosh. 2006

The book is published to provide a concise text- book that encompasses important branches like pharmaceutical, biological, polymer, leather and agricultural chemistry. Topics covered include Classification and nomenclature of drugs, Analgesics, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agents, Diabetes and hypoglycaemic, Polymer chemistry (gigantic molecules), Leather chemistry, Soil chemistry, Insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, Fertilizers, Manures, compost and saw dust.

Microphysics of clouds and precipitation / Hans R. Pruppacher and James D. Klett. 2010

Cloud physics has achieved such a voluminous literature over the past few decades that a significant quantitative study of the entire field would prove unwieldy. This book concentrates on one major aspect: cloud microphysics, which involves the processes that lead to the formation of individual cloud and precipitation particles. Common practice has shown that one may distinguish among the following addi­tional major aspects: cloud dynamics, which is concerned with the physics respon­sible for the macroscopic features of clouds; cloud electricity, which deals with the electrical structure of clouds and the electrification processes of cloud and precipi­tation particles; and cloud optics and radar meteorology, which describe the effects of electromagnetic waves interacting with clouds and precipitation. Another field intimately related to cloud physics is atmospheric chemistry, which involves the chemical composition of the atmosphere and the life cycle and characteristics of its gaseous and particulate constituents. In view of the natural interdependence of the various aspects of cloud physics, the subject of microphysics cannot be discussed very meaningfully out of context.

Molecular marker systems in plant breeding and crop improvement / edited by H. Leorz and G. Wenzel.  2008

Successful release of new and better crop varieties increasingly requires genomics and molecular biology. This volume presents basic information on plant molecular marker techniques from marker location up to gene cloning. The text includes a description of technical approaches in genome analysis such as comparison of marker systems, positional cloning, and array techniques in 19 crop plants.

Nutritional biochemistry and metabolism : with clinical applications / edited by Maria C. Linder 1991

The editor and collaborating contributors of this revised textbook bring together features that characterize this volume as unique, imaginative, and scientifically holistic. The science of nutrition is covered within the dynamic interrelationships of biological, biochemical and physiological parameters. This enriches the applicability of this textbook to a broad range of scientists: physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, biochemists and physiologists, as well as many others. Discussion of the varied roles of specific nutrients in the biological and bio- chemical functions and structures of the body demonstrate the dynamic interplay of nutrients that occur in the human body. Demonstrations of how these interactions may impact on health and specific disease states are highlighted. These interrelationships make Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism truly “come alive” to the interested reader. Numerous figures are studded throughout the text and these heighten the interest of the reader. Well-designed metabolic pathways that depict the dynamic and sometimes complicated interrelationships of numerous nutrients are especially helpful. 

Principles of instrumental analysis / Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Timothy A. Nieman. 2017

Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 7th Edition, places an emphasis on operating principles of each type of instrument, its optimal area of application, its sensitivity, its precision, and its limitations. You’ll also learn about elementary analog and digital electronics, computers, and the treatment of analytical data.

Shriver & Atkins’ inorganic chemistry/ Peter Atkins and Duward Shriver. 2010

This book provides a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to the diverse and fascinating discipline of inorganic chemistry. Inorganic chemistry deals with the properties of all of the elements in the periodic table. These elements range from highly reactive metals, such as sodium, to noble metals, such as gold. The non-metals include solids, liquids, and gases, and range from the aggressive oxidizing agent fluorine to unreactive gases such as helium. Although this variety and diversity are features of any study of inorganic chemistry, there are under-lying patterns and trends which enrich and enhance our understanding of the discipline. These trends in reactivity, structure, and properties of the elements and their compounds provide an insight into the landscape of the periodic table and provide a foundation on which to build understanding

Stern’s Introductory plant biology/ Bidlack, James E; Jansky, Shelley; Stern, Kingsley R. 2013  

This introductory text assumes little prior scientific knowledge on the part of the student. It includes sufficient information for some shorter introductory botany courses open to both majors and non-majors, and is arranged so that certain sections can be omitted without disrupting the overall continuity of the course. Stern emphasizes current interests while presenting basic botanical principles. This latest edition incorporates measurable learning outcomes and updated readings. Students will be introduced to the new classification of plants and plant-related species, integration of biotechnology into several chapters and inclusion of new text boxes addressing the areas of ecology, evolution and molecular biology. New photos have replaced older pictures or have been added also.
With this edition we introduce McGraw-Hill Connect® Botany, a web-based assignment and assessment platform that gives students the means to better connect with their coursework, with their instructors, and with the important concepts that they will need to know for success now and in the future. With McGraw-Hill Connect Botany, instructors can deliver interactive assignments, quizzes and tests online. Nearly all the questions from the text are presented in an autogradable format and tied to the text’s learning objectives.