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ForthcomingDue November 2011

Bookstore LocationEducation

Fields of interestsLearning and Instruction; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Educational Technology

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryEncyclop(a)edia

Print2012. 4500 p. 100 illus. (In 7 volumes, not available seperately) ISBN 978-1-4419-1427-97 $3400.00

Encyclopedia of the Sciences of LearningN. M. Seel, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany (Ed.)

Over the past century, educational psychologists and researchers have posited many theories to explain how individuals learn, i.e. how they acquire, organize and deploy knowledge and skills. The 20th century can be considered the century of psychology on learning and related fields of interest (such as motivation, cognition, metacognition etc.) and it is fascinating to see the various mainstreams of learning, remembered and forgotten over the 20th century and note that basic assumptions of early theories survived several paradigm shifts of psychology and epistemology. Beyond folk psychology and its naïve theories of learning, psychological learning theories can be grouped into some basic categories, such as behaviorist learning theories, connectionist learning theories, cognitive learning theories, constructivist learning theories, and social learning theories. Learning theories are not limited to psychology and related fields of interest but rather we can find the topic of learning in various disciplines, such as philosophy and epistemology, education, information science, biology, and – as a result of the emergence of computer technologies – especially also in the field of computer sciences and artificial intelligence. As a consequence, machine learning struck a chord in the 1980s and became an important field of the learning sciences in general. As the learning sciences became more specialized and complex, the various fields of interest were widely spread and separated from each other; as a consequence, even presently, there is no comprehensive overview of the sciences of learning or the central theoretical concepts and vocabulary on which researchers rely. The Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning provides an up-to-date, broad and authoritative coverage of the specific terms mostly used in the sciences of learning and its related fields, including relevant areas of instruction, pedagogy, cognitive sciences, and especially machine learning and knowledge engineering. This modern compendium will be an indispensable source of information for scientists, educators, engineers, and technical staff active in all fields of learning. More specifically, the Encyclopedia provides fast access to the most relevant theoretical terms provides up-to-date, broad and authoritative coverage of the most important theories within the various fields of the learning sciences and adjacent sciences and communication technologies; supplies clear and precise explanations of the theoretical terms, cross-references to related entries and up-to-date references to important research and publications. The Encyclopedia also contains biographical entries of individuals who have substantially contributed to the sciences of learning; the entries are written by a distinguished panel of researchers in the various fields of the learning sciences.

eReference2012. 4500 p. 100 illus. ISBN 978-1-4419-1428-67 $3400.00

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Bookstore LocationComputer Science

Fields of interestsSimulation and Modeling; Complex Systems; Complex Networks



Print2011. 3316 p. 600 illus., 450 in color. (In 5 volumes, not available seperately)ISBN 978-1-4614-1799-67 approx. $1500.00

Computational ComplexityTheory, Techniques, and ApplicationsR. A. Meyers, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed.)

Features 7 Provides a one-stop reference covering theory, techniques, and

applications7 Presents the fundamental tools and approaches that underlie all large-

scale modeling7 Addresses a multidisciplinary audience in computer science, pure and

applied mathematics, engineering, physics, and economics7 Includes a glossary of important terms and a concise definition of the

subject for each entry7 Gathers together more than 200 peer-reviewed entries from the

11-volume Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science

Complex systems are systems that comprise many interacting parts with the ability to generate a new quality of collective behavior through self-organization, e.g. the spontaneous formation of temporal, spatial or functional structures. These systems are often characterized by extreme sensitivity to initial conditions as well as emergent behavior that are not readily predictable or even completely deterministic. The recognition that the collective behavior of the whole system cannot be simply inferred from an understanding of the behavior of the individual components has led to the development of numerous sophisticated new computational and modeling tools with applications to a wide range of scientific, engineering, and societal phenomena. Computational Complexity: Theory, Techniques and Applications presents a detailed and integrated view of the theoretical basis, computational methods, and state-of-the-art approaches to investigating and modeling of inherently difficult problems whose solution requires extensive resources approaching the practical limits of present-day computer systems. This comprehensive and authoritative reference examines key components of computational complexity, including cellular automata, graph theory, data mining, granular computing, soft computing, wavelets, and more.

eReference2011. 3316 p. 600 illus., 450 in color. ISBN 978-1-4614-1800-97 approx. $1500.00

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ForthcomingDue September 2012

Bookstore LocationMedicine

Fields of interestsEpidemiology; Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences; Medicine/Public Health, general


Product categoryHandbook

Print2nd ed. 2013. 2300 p. 50 illus. (In 3 volumes, not available seperately) ISBN 978-0-387-09833-37 $1100.00

Handbook of EpidemiologyW. Ahrens, I. Pigeot, University of Bremen, Germany (Eds)

Feature 7 Greatly expanded 2nd edition adds 22 new chapters on: History of

Epidemiological Methods and Concepts, Cluster Randomized Trials, Internet Based Epidemiology, Misclassification, Bias/Sensitivity Analysis, Disease Surveillance, Statistical Inference, Data Management in Epidemiology, Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Bayesian Methods in Epidemiology, Generalized Estimating Equations, Directed Acyclic Graphs, Life Course Epidemiology, Methods and Applications in Genetic Epidemiology, Physical Activity, Radiation Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Obesity, Epidemiology of Asthma and Allergies, Epidemiology of Dental Diseases, Epidemiology of Digestive Diseases, Psychiatric Disorders, Epidemiology of Diabetes

This 3-volume reference covers the entire field of epidemiology, from statistical methods and study design, to specialized areas such as molecular epidemiology, and applications in clinical medicine and health services research. This updated edition of the Handbook of Epidemiology adds 22 new chapters on: History of Epidemiological Methods and Concepts, Cluster Randomized Trials, Internet Based Epidemiology, Misclassification, Bias/Sensitivity Analysis, Disease Surveillance, Statistical Inference, Data Management in Epidemiology, Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Bayesian Methods in Epidemiology, Generalized Estimating Equations, Directed Acyclic Graphs, Life Course Epidemiology, Methods and Applications in Genetic Epidemiology, Physical Activity, Radiation Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Obesity, Epidemiology of Asthma and Allergies, Epidemiology of Dental Diseases, Epidemiology of Digestive Diseases, Psychiatric Disorders, Epidemiology of Diabetes. All other chapters are extensively revised from the This is a reference for epidemiological researchers and graduate students in public health.

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Fields of interestsComplex Systems; Simulation and Modeling; Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory



Print2012. 1775 p. 330 illus., 220 in color. (In 3 volumes, not available seperately)ISBN 978-1-4614-1805-47 approx. $600.00

Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical SystemsR. A. Meyers, Larkspur, CA, USA (Ed.)

Features 7 Provides an in-depth treatment of the study of mathematical complexity

and dynamical systems7 Presents theory, techniques and applications7 Demonstrates how the behavior of an entire system is often more than

the sum of its parts7 Gathers together more than 100 mathematically-oriented, peer-reviewed

entries from the 11-volume Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science

Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Systems is an authoritative reference to the basic tools and concepts of complexity, systems theory, and dynamical systems from the perspective of pure and applied mathematics. Complex systems are systems that comprise many interacting parts with the ability to generate a new quality of collective behavior through self-organization, e.g. the spontaneous formation of temporal, spatial or functional structures. These systems are often characterized by extreme sensitivity to initial conditions as well as emergent behavior that are not readily predictable or even completely deterministic. The more than 100 entries in this wide-ranging, single source work provide a comprehensive explication of the theory and applications of mathematical complexity, covering ergodic theory, fractals and multifractals, dynamical systems, perturbation theory, solitons, systems and control theory, and related topics. Mathematics of Complexity and Dynamical Systems is an essential reference for all those interested in mathematical complexity, from undergraduate and graduate students up through professional researchers.

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ForthcomingDue February 2012

ISBN 978-1-4614-0904-52011. 1400 p. (In 2 volumes, not available seperately) Hardcover7 $559.00

Bookstore LocationPsychology

Fields of interestsChild and School Psychology; Psychiatry; Criminology & Criminal Justice



Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and PsychiatryE. L. Grigorenko, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA (Ed.)

Features 7 Explores the most critical issues in the field of forensic work with

juveniles in the U.S7 Focuses on the subspecialties of forensic psychiatry and psychology,

applying leading-edge research and clinical knowledge to challenging legal issues

7 Draws key knowledge from a broad-base of researchers and professionals whose expertise is influencing the field

7 Captures different functional aspects of the U.S. juvenile justice system and associated services and fields of practice

Juvenile justice centers have a long tradition as an unfortunate stop for young offenders who need mental health care. Reports estimate that as many as 70% of the youth in detention centers meet criteria for mental health disorders. As juvenile justice systems once again turn their focus from confinement to rehabilitation, mental health providers have major opportunities to inform and improve both practice and policy. The Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry explores these opportunities by emphasizing a developmental perspective, multifaceted assessment, and evidence-based practice in working with juvenile offenders. This comprehensive volume provides insights at virtually every intersection of mental health practice and juvenile justice, covering areas as wide-ranging as special populations, sentencing issues, educational and pharmacological interventions, family involvement, ethical issues, staff training concerns, and emerging challenges. Together, its chapters contain guidelines not only for changing the culture of detention but also preventing detention facilities from being the venue of choice in placing troubled youth. Key issues addressed in the Handbook include: Developmental risks for delinquency.Race and sex disparities in juvenile justice processing.Establishing standards of practice in juvenile forensic mental health assessment.Serving dually diagnosed youth in the juvenile justice system.PTSD among court-involved youth.Female juvenile offenders.Juvenile sex offenders.The Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry is an essential reference for researchers, professors, allied clinicians and professionals, and policy makers across multiple fields, including child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, developmental psychology, criminology, juvenile justice, forensic psychology, neuropsychology, social work, and education.

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ForthcomingDue December 2011

ISBN 978-94-007-2680-22011. XII, 882 p. (Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy, Volume 90) Hardcover7 $559.00

Bookstore LocationLinguistics

Fields of interestsSemantics; Philosophy of Language; Syntax



Handbook of Quantifiers in Natural LanguageE. L. Keenan, D. Paperno, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds)

Features 7 Enables cross-language research based on individual studies that each

follow the same structure7 Offers a unique breadth and diversity by covering 20 different languages

from 15 language families7 Presents reliable and accessible data on quantifiers written by native

speaker linguists

Covering a strikingly diverse range of languages from 12 linguistic families, this handbook is based on responses to a questionnaire constructed by the editors. Focusing on the formation, distribution and semantic interpretation of quantificational expressions, the book explores 17 languages including German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Malagasy, Hebrew, Pima, Basque, and more. The language data sets enable detailed crosslinguistic comparison of numerous features. These include semantic classes of quantifiers (generalized existential, generalized universal, proportional, partitive), syntactically complex quantifiers (intensive modification, Boolean compounding, exception phrases) and several others such as quantifier scope ambiguities, quantifier float, and binary quantifiers. Its theory-independent content extends earlier work by Matthewson (2008) and Bach et al. (1995), making this handbook suitable for linguists, semanticians, philosophers of language and logicians alike.

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ForthcomingDue January 2012

ISBN 978-3-642-24751-42011. 550 p. 420 illus., 120 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $409.00

Bookstore LocationPhysics/Astronomy

Fields of interestsAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Physical Chemistry



Handbook of Theoretical Atomic PhysicsData for Photon Absorption, Electron Scattering, and Vacancies DecayM. Amusia, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel; L. Chernysheva, Ioffe Physica-Technical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia; V. Yarzhemsky, Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Moscow, Russia

Features 7 Presents a rich set of data for atomic physics, chemistry, material science,

astrophysics7 Gives an overview of selected calculational methods for atomic physics7 Contains extensive descriptions of physical processes presented with rich

illustrations7 Provides a basis for planning experiments in atomic and molecular

physics

The aim of this book is to present highly accurate and extensive theoretical Atomic data and to give a survey of selected calculational methods for atomic physics, used to obtain these data. The book presents the results of calculations of cross sections and probabilities of a broad variety of atomic processes with participation of photons and electrons, namely on photoabsorption, electron scattering and accompanying effects. Included are data for photoabsorption and electron scattering cross-sections and probabilities of vacancy decay formed for a large number of atoms and ions. Attention is also given to photoionization and vacancy decay in endohedrals and to positron-atom scattering. The book is richly illustrated. The methods used are one-electron Hartree-Fock and the technique of Feynman diagrams that permits to include many-electron correlations. This is done in the frames of the Random Phase approximation with exchange and the many-body perturbation theory. Newly obtained and previously collected atomic data are presented. The atomic data are useful for investigating the electronic structure and physical processes in solids and liquids, molecules and clusters, astronomical objects, solar and planet atmospheres and atomic nucleus. Deep understanding of chemical reactions and processes is reached by deep and accurate knowledge of atomic structure and processes with participation of atoms. This book is useful for theorists performing research in different domains of contemporary physics, chemistry and biology, technologists working on production of new materials and for experimentalists performing research in the field of photon and electron interaction with atoms, molecules, solid bodies and liquids.

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ISBN 978-3-642-24306-6

2012. X, 1200 p. 8 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $279.00

Bookstore LocationBusiness / Economics

Fields of interestsEconomic Policy; Public Law

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Economic and Legal Concepts and Theories and the Economic Analysis of the U.S. and E.U. Law or Horizontal and Conglomerate Mergers, Vertical Mergers and their Sugorrates, and Joint VenturesVolume IR. Markovits, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA

Features 7 Explains why market definitions are inherently arbitrary, develops non-

market-oriented approaches to assessing the monopolizing character and competitive impact of mergers, joint ventures, and long-term requirements contracts, and criticizes the market-oriented approaches to these issues proposed by academics and used by U.S. and E.U. courts and antitrust-enforcement agencies

7 Defines "oligopolistic" and "predatory" conduct, analyzes the determinants of the profitability of all variants of such conduct, examines the evidence that can and cannot be used to prove that defendants have engaged in them, and criticizes the contrary tests for predation and illegal oligopolistic conduct that academics and U.S. and E.U. courts and enforcement-agencies have proposed/used

7 Delineates the legitimate functions of vertical integration, (B) examines the ability of various horizontal pricing techniques, resale price maintenance, and vertical territorial restraints and customer-allocation clauses, other sorts of contractual provisions and sales policies that are designed to reduce independent retailers to promote a producer's product, and long-term full-requirements contracts can perform these functions, (C) examines the legal implications of the foregoing analyses under both U.S. and E.U. antitrust law, and (D) criticizes the contrary analyses and conclusions of scholars and U.S. and E.U. courts and antitrust-enforcement agencies

7 Provides a comprehensive account and comparison of U.S. antitrust law and E.U. competition law both as written and as applied (which points out the purely legal as well as the legal/economic errors that U.S. and E.U. authorities have made when interpreting and applying respectively the U.S. statutes and the E.U. treaty), and examines whether historically and contemporaneously these errors make U.S. and E.U.

This book (1) delineates operational definitions of (A) the key concepts in the U.S.‘/E.U.‘s respective tests of antitrust illegality and (B) such other antitrust-law-related economic concepts as „oligopolistic“ and „predatory“ conduct, (2) analyzes the profitability of oligopolistic and predatory conduct and the evidence that can and cannot establish that they have been practiced, (3) explains why market definitions are inherently arbitrary and criticizes the market-oriented approaches that U.S. and E.U. antitrust-enforcement officials have used to predict the competitive impact of horizontal mergers and the possible foreclosing effects of long-term requirements contracts, (4) explains the various functions that vertical integration can perform and the ability of various types of pricing techniques, vertical contractual restraints, and sales policies to perform those functions, (5) describes U.S. antitrust law and E.U. competition law as written, (6) summarizes and criticizes the ways in which the U.S./E.U. authorities have interpreted and applied the U.S./E.U. antitrust statutes/treaty, and (7) compares U.S. and E.U. antitrust law both as written and as applied.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1703-32012. XXII, 314 p. 52 illus., 19 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 739) Hardcover7 approx. $209.00

Bookstore LocationBiomedicine

Fields of interestsBiomedicine general; Cell Biology; Evolutionary Biology


Product categoryContributed volume

Sensing in NatureC. López-Larrea, Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain (Ed.)

Features 7 Provides a picture of the current state of knowledge of sensory systems

in nature7 Presents an intersection of evolutionary biology, cell and molecular

biology, physiology and genetics7 Written by a distinguished panel of specialists and is intended to be

read by biologists, students, scientific investigators and the medical community

Biological systems are an emerging discipline that may provide integrative tools by assembling the hierarchy of interactions among genes, proteins and molecular networks involved in sensory systems. The aim of this volume is to provide a picture, as complete as possible, of the current state of knowledge of sensory systems in nature. The presentation in this book lies at the intersection of evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology, physiology and genetics. Sensing in Nature is written by a distinguished panel of specialists and is intended to be read by biologists, students, scientific investigators and the medical community.

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ISBN 978-3-642-22841-42012. IV, 504 p. 19 illus. (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics, Volume 17) Hardcover7 $149.00

Bookstore LocationMathematics

Fields of interestDifferential Geometry

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryProceedings

Global Differential GeometryC. Bär, University of Potsdam, Germany; J. Lohkamp, University of Münster, Germany; M. Schwarz, University of Leipzig, Germany (Eds)

Features 7 Gives access to most recent developments in Global Differential

Geometry7 Written by experts in their field7 Also suitable for graduate students and researchers with a general

background in geometry

This volume contains a collection of well-written surveys provided by experts in Global Differential Geometry to give an overview over recent developments in Riemannian Geometry, Geometric Analysis and Symplectic Geometry. The papers are written for graduate students and researchers with a general interest in geometry, who want to get acquainted with the current trends in these central fields of modern mathematics.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1733-02011. VIII, 339 p. 61 illus., 10 in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Volume 168) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00


Fields of interestsOperation Research/Decision Theory; Health Administration; Operations Research, Management Science



Handbook of Healthcare System SchedulingR. Hall, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Ed.)

Features 7 Focuses on improving delivery of services7 Strives to reduce cost of care while increasing patient access7 Presents recent developments, key methods in published literature,

actual applications, and future directions

This edited volume captures and communicates the best thinking on how to improve healthcare by improving the delivery of services -- providing care when and where it is needed most -- through application of state-of-the-art scheduling systems. Over 12 chapters, the authors cover aspects of setting appointments, allocating healthcare resources, and planning to ensure that capacity matches needs for care. A central theme of the book is increasing healthcare efficiency so that both the cost of care is reduced and more patients have access to care. This can be accomplished through reduction of idle time, lessening the time needed to provide services and matching resources to the needs where they can have the greatest possible impact on health. Within their chapters, authors address: (1) Use of scheduling to improve healthcare efficiency. (2) Objectives, constraints and mathematical formulations. (3) Key methods and techniques for creating schedules. (4) Recent developments that improve the available problem solving methods. (5) Actual applications, demonstrating how the methods can be used. (6) Future directions in which the field of research is heading. Collectively, the chapters provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of models and methods for scheduling the delivery of patient care for all parts of the healthcare system. Chapter topics include setting appointments for ambulatory care and outpatient procedures, surgical scheduling, nurse scheduling, bed management and allocation, medical supply logistics and routing and scheduling for home healthcare.

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ForthcomingDue October 2011

ISBN 978-3-642-10849-52nd ed. 2012. XXI, 412 p. 131 illus., 129 in color. Hardcover7 $109.00


Fields of interestsImaging / Radiology; Health Informatics; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics


Product categoryProfessional book

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)A Practical Introduction and Survival GuideO. S. Pianykh, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

Features 7 Only book to present the DICOM standard from the perspective of the

user7 Emphasizes the applicability and practical use of various DICOM features7 Provides a great introduction to the complex DICOM terminology,

structure, and functionality7 Explains the connections between DICOM and current medical imaging/

radiology7 Answers the most frequent questions on DICOM (that even the DICOM

standard itself may not answer)

This is the second edition of a very popular book on DICOM that introduces this complex standard from a very practical point of view. It is aimed at a broad audience of radiologists, clinical administrators, information technologists, medical students, and lecturers. The book provides a gradual, down to earth introduction to DICOM, accompanied by an analysis of the most common problems associated with its implementation. Compared with the first edition, many improvements and additions have been made, based on feedback from readers. Whether you are running a teleradiology project or writing DICOM software, this book will provide you with clear and helpful guidance. It will prepare you for any DICOM projects or problem solving, and assist you in taking full advantage of multifaceted DICOM functionality.

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AvailableJuly 2011

ISBN 978-3-540-74168-8

8th Ed. 2011. XII, 428 p. 159 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover7 $99.00

Bookstore LocationGeosciences/Geography

Fields of interestsGeology; Mineralogy; Geochemistry



Petrogenesis of Metamorphic RocksK. Bucher, University of Freiburg, Germany; R. Grapes, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Features 7 Half of the chapters have been completely rewritten with new chapters

addressing the involvement of granites7 New research results included7 Large number of quantitative phase diagrams linking mineral

assemblages in natural rocks to computed stability diagrams

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks presents a large number of diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. Other parameters that control metamorphic mineral assemblages are also discussed and pitfalls resulting from simplifications and generalizations are highlighted. The book discusses the most common metamorphic rock types, their nomenclature, structure and graphical representation of their mineral assemblages. Part I defines basic principles of metamorphism, introduces metamorphic processes, geologic thermometry and barometry and defines metamorphic grade. Part II presents in a systematic way mineralogical changes and assemblages found in the most common types of metamorphic rocks. The computation of diagrams is based on recent advances in quantitative petrology and geochemistry. An extensive bibliography, including the key contributions and classic papers in the field, make it an invaluable source book for graduate students and professional geologists.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1352-31st ed. 2004.2nd Edition. 2012. XX, 530 p. 71 illus. (Statistics for Biology and Health) Hardcover7 approx. $99.00

Bookstore LocationStatistics

Fields of interestsStatistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences; Epidemiology; Public Health/Gesundheitswesen


Product categoryMonograph

Regression Methods in BiostatisticsLinear, Logistic, Survival, and Repeated Measures ModelsE. Vittinghoff, D. Glidden, S. Shiboski, C. E. McCulloch, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA

Features 7 Short and to the point so that the important issues and similarities

between the methods, rather than the differences, shine through7 Provides a unified introduction to the regression methods listed in the

title7 Unified approach should appeal to students who learn conceptually and

verbally

This new book provides a unified, in-depth, readable introduction to the multipredictor regression methods most widely used in biostatistics: linear models for continuous outcomes, logistic models for binary outcomes, the Cox model for right-censored survival times, repeated-measures models for longitudinal and hierarchical outcomes, and generalized linear models for counts and other outcomes. Treating these topics together takes advantage of all they have in common. The authors point out the many-shared elements in the methods they present for selecting, estimating, checking, and interpreting each of these models. They also show that these regression methods deal with confounding, mediation, and interaction of causal effects in essentially the same way. The examples, analyzed using Stata, are drawn from the biomedical context but generalize to other areas of application. While a first course in statistics is assumed, a chapter reviewing basic statistical methods is included. Some advanced topics are covered but the presentation remains intuitive. A brief introduction to regression analysis of complex surveys and notes for further reading are provided.

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ISBN 978-94-007-2463-1

2nd Edition. 2012. XIV, 486 p. 196 illus., 35 in color. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover7 $89.95


Fields of interestsParticle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Mathematical Methods in Physics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Particles and Fundamental InteractionsAn Introduction to Particle PhysicsS. Braibant, G. Giacomelli, M. Spurio, University of Bologna, Italy

Features 7 Based on the lectures of Giorgio M. Giacomelli, one of the most influential

experimentalists in particle physics in the last 40 years7 A comprehensive text that covers both traditional and recent topics in

particle physics7 Provides the theoretical and phenomenological basis to understand the

subatomic structure of matter

The book provides theoretical and phenomenological insights on the structure of matter, presenting concepts and features of elementary particle physics and fundamental aspects of nuclear physics. Starting with the basics (nomenclature, classification, acceleration techniques, detection of elementary particles), the properties of fundamental interactions (electromagnetic, weak and strong) are introduced with a mathematical formalism suited to undergraduate students. Some experimental results (the discovery of neutral currents and of the W± and Z0 bosons; the quark structure observed using deep inelastic scattering experiments) show the necessity of an evolution of the formalism. This motivates a more detailed description of the weak and strong interactions, of the Standard Model of the microcosm with its experimental tests, and of the Higgs mechanism. The open problems in the Standard Model of the microcosm and macrocosm are presented at the end of the book. For example, the CP violation currently measured does not explain the matter -antimatter asymmetry of the observable universe; the neutrino oscillations and the estimated amount of cosmological dark matter seem to require new physics beyond the Standard Model. A list of other introductory texts, work reviews and some specialized publications is reported in the bibliography.

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ISBN 978-3-642-17085-02011. XIX, 257 p. 29 illus., 17 in color. (Lecture Notes in Statistics / Lecture Notes in Statistics - Proceedings, Volume 207) Softcover7 $79.95

Bookstore LocationStatistics

Fields of interestsStatistical Theory and Methods; Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences; Earth Sciences, general


Product categoryProceedings

Advances and Challenges in Space-time Modelling of Natural EventsE. Porcu, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, Ciudad Real, España; J. Montero, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, Toledo, Spain; M. Schlather, Universität Göttingen, Germany (Eds)

Features 7 Includes the most recent developments on space-time modelling7 Opens to both theoretical and practical aspects of modelling, with

particular emphasis to environmental problems7 The contributors of this book are considered the best scientists in the

field

This book arises as the natural continuation of the International Spring School „Advances and Challenges in Space-Time modelling of Natural Events,“ which took place in Toledo (Spain) in March 2010. This Spring School above all focused on young researchers (Master students, PhD students and post-doctoral researchers) in academics, extra-university research and the industry who are interested in learning about recent developments, new methods and applications in spatial statistics and related areas, and in exchanging ideas and findings with colleagues.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1878-82011. XXXVI, 672 p. 69 illus. Hardcover7 $239.00


Fields of interestsDevelopment Economics; Economic Systems; Economic Growth


Product categoryMonograph

CapitalismIts Origins and Evolution as a System of GovernanceB. R. Scott, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, USA

Features 7 Offers a thought-provoking analysis of capitalism, democracy and

development7 Explains past, current and future economic problems in capitalist

societies7 Comprehensive in scope

Two systems of governance, capitalism and democracy, prevail in the world today. Operating simultaneously in partially distinct domains, these systems rely on indirect governance through regulated competition to coordinate actors; inevitably, these systems influence and transform each other. This book rejects the simple equation of capitalism with markets in favor of a three-level system, a model which recognizes that markets are administered by regulators through institutions and governed by a political authority with the power to regulate behavior, punish transgressors, and redesign institutions. This system‘s emergence required the sovereign to relinquish some power in order to release the energies of economic actors. Rather than spreading through an unguided natural process like trade, capitalism emerged where competitive pressures forced political authorities to take risks in order to achieve increased revenues by permitting markets for land, labor, and capital.

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ISBN 978-0-8176-4692-9

2011. XVII, 560 p. 42 illus. (Cornerstones) Hardcover7 $84.95


Fields of interestsSeveral Complex Variables and Analytic Spaces; Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; Analysis



An Introduction to Riemann SurfacesT. Napier, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; M. Ramachandran, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, USA

Features 7 Presents a unified and competitive approach to compact and

noncompact Riemann surfaces7 Includes continuing exercises that run throughout the book and lead to

generalizations of the main theorems7 Will help expand and reinforce a student’s knowledge of analysis,

geometry, and topology

This textbook presents a unified approach to compact and noncompact Riemann surfaces from the point of view of the so-called L2 $\bar{\delta}$-method. This method is a powerful technique from the theory of several complex variables, and provides for a unique approach to the fundamentally different characteristics of compact and noncompact Riemann surfaces. The inclusion of continuing exercises running throughout the book, which lead to generalizations of the main theorems, as well as the exercises included in each chapter make this text ideal for a one- or two-semester graduate course. The prerequisites are a working knowledge of standard topics in graduate level real and complex analysis, and some familiarity of manifolds and differential forms.

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ISBN 978-3-642-24724-82012. XXIV, 368 p. 110 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $89.95

Bookstore LocationManagement

Fields of interestsBusiness Strategy/Leadership; Management/Business for Professionals; Organization/Planning



Developing International StrategiesGoing and Being International for Medium-sized CompaniesR. Grünig, D. Morschett, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

Features 7 Comprehensive guidance to internationalization and strategic planning7 Hands-on recommendations for developing strategies and

implementation programs7 Designed for the needs of medium-sized companies7 Many examples from company best-practice

The internationalization of the human society and mainly of the economy will continue. It will create threats but also big opportunities to most companies. This is where the book makes its contribution, putting forward suggestions for medium-sized companies to become a winner of internationalization. After a comprehensive introduction to internationalization and to strategic planning, concrete recommendations are made: The book first looks at going international for new markets. Then it shows how to develop an internationalization strategy for production and sourcing. Finally strategic planning in an international company is explained. The book is aimed at company executives, master students and participants of EMBA programs. It is intended to serve as a support for developing successful strategies for going and being international.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1128-42011. XIV, 456 p. 92 illus., 11 in color. Softcover7 $74.95


Fields of interestsConvex and Discrete Geometry; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences


Product categoryCommemorative publication

The Kepler ConjectureThe Hales-Ferguson ProofJ. C. Lagarias, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Ed.)

Features 7 Complete solution of a four hundred year old geometry problem7 A fundamental achievement in discrete geometry and mathematical

physics7 Provides history and summary of approaches to the problem

The Kepler conjecture, one of geometry‘s oldest unsolved problems, was formulated in 1611 by Johannes Kepler and mentioned by Hilbert in his famous 1900 problem list. The Kepler conjecture states that the densest packing of three-dimensional Euclidean space by equal spheres is attained by the “cannonball“ packing. In a landmark result, this was proved by Thomas C. Hales and Samuel P. Ferguson, using an analytic argument completed with extensive use of computers. This book centers around six papers, presenting the detailed proof of the Kepler conjecture given by Hales and Ferguson, published in 2006 in a special issue of Discrete & Computational Geometry. Further supporting material is also presented: a follow-up paper of Hales et al (2010) revising the proof, and describing progress towards a formal proof of the Kepler conjecture. For historical reasons, this book also includes two early papers of Hales that indicate his original approach to the conjecture. The editor‘s two introductory chapters situate the conjecture in a broader historical and mathematical context. These chapters provide a valuable perspective and are a key feature of this work.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1700-2

2012. XII, 440 p. 102 illus. (Springer Optimization and Its Applications, Volume 62) Hardcover7 approx. $74.95


Fields of interestsOptimization; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity



Design and Analysis of Approximation AlgorithmsD.-Z. Du, University of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; K.-I. Ko, Stony Brook University, NY, USA; X. Hu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Features 7 The technique-oriented approach provides a unified view of the design

techniques for approximation algorithms7 Detailed algorithms, as well as complete proofs and analyses, are

presented for each technique7 Numerous examples help the reader to better understand the design and

analysis techniques7 Collects a great number of applications, many from recent research

papers7 Includes a large collection of approximation algorithms of geometric

problems

This book is intended to be used as a textbook for graduate students studying theoretical computer science. It can also be used as a reference book for researchers in the area of design and analysis of approximation algorithms. Design and Analysis of Approximation Algorithms is a graduate course in theoretical computer science taught widely in the universities, both in the United States and abroad. There are, however, very few textbooks available for this course. Among those available in the market, most books follow a problem-oriented format; that is, they collected many important combinatorial optimization problems and their approximation algorithms, and organized them based on the types, or applications, of problems, such as geometric-type problems, algebraic-type problems, etc. Such arrangement of materials is perhaps convenient for a researcher to look for the problems and algorithms related to his/her work, but is difficult for a student to capture the ideas underlying the various algorithms. In the new book proposed here, we follow a more structured, technique-oriented presentation. We organize approximation algorithms into different chapters, based on the design techniques for the algorithms, so that the reader can study approximation algorithms of the same nature together. It helps the reader to better understand the design and analysis techniques for approximation algorithms, and also helps the teacher to present the ideas and techniques of approximation algorithms in a more unified way.

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ForthcomingDue February 2012

ISBN 978-3-642-23815-42012. X, 330 p. 145 illus., 15 in color. (X.media.publishing) Hardcover7 approx. $69.95

Bookstore LocationProfessional Computing

Fields of interestsComputer Science, general; Mathematics, general; Science, general



LaTeX and FriendsM. R. van Dongen, University College Cork, Ireland

Features 7 Good documents should have consistent look and feel7 Hundreds of working examples, showing input and output side by side7 Showing the most recent solutions for producing top-quality documents7 Learn how to save time on document preparation

LaTeX is a free, automated state-of-the-art typesetting system. This book teaches all the ins and outs of LaTeX which are needed to write an article, report, thesis, or book. The book teaches by example, giving many worked out examples showing input and output side by side. The book presents the most recent techniques for presenting data plots, complex graphics, and computer presentations, but does not require previous knowledge. However, it is also a reference for the more seasoned user, with pointers to modern techniques and packages. Recurring themes in the book are consistent and effective presentation, planning and development, controlling style and content, and maintenance.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1775-02011. 130 p. 194 illus., 193 in color. (Essentials in Cytopathology, Volume 10) Softcover7 approx. $69.95


Fields of interestPathology



Serous Cavity Fluid and Cerebrospinal Fluid CytopathologyS. Z. Ali, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA; E. S. Cibas, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

Features 7 Published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series7 Designed to be concise and easy to use7 Fits in lab coat pocket7 Site specific7 Majority of illustrations are in four color7 Illustration oriented accompanied by text in outline format

Cytologic diagnosis by examination of exfoliated cells in serous cavity fluids is one of the most challenging areas in clinical cytopathology. Almost 20% of the effusions examined are directly or indirectly related to the presence of malignant disease, with carcinoma of the lung as the most common underlying culprit. This volume published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series will fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket, ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.

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ISBN 978-3-642-24374-5

2012. XI, 189 p. 84 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover7 $59.95


Fields of interestsAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Particle and Nuclear Physics; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory

Target groupsLower undergraduate


From the Universe to the Elementary ParticlesA First Introduction to Cosmology and the Fundamental InteractionsU. Ellwanger, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France

Features 7 Ideal for students, newcomers to the field and teachers7 Easily comprehensible presentation of the biggest riddles in physics7 Only intermediate mathematics (elementary calculus) required7 Problems and worked examples aid understanding

In this book, the author leads the reader, step by step and without any advanced mathematics, to a clear understanding of the foundations of modern elementary particle physics and cosmology. He also addresses current and controversial questions on topics such as string theory. The book contains gentle introductions to the theories of special and general relativity, and also classical and quantum field theory. The essential aspects of these concepts are understood with the help of simple calculations; for example, the force of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of the space-time. Also treated are the Big Bang, dark matter and dark energy, as well as the presently known interactions of elementary particles: electrodynamics, the strong and the weak interactions including the Higgs boson. Finally, the book sketches as yet speculative theories: Grand Unification theories, supersymmetry, string theory and the idea of additional dimensions of space-time. Since no higher mathematical or physics expertise is required, the book is also suitable for college and university students at the beginning of their studies. Hobby astronomers and other science enthusiasts seeking a deeper insight than can be found in popular treatments will also appreciate this unique book.

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ISBN 978-0-8176-8294-1

2012. XXXVI, 499 p. (Modern Birkhäuser Classics) Softcover7 $49.95


Fields of interestsMathematics, general; Mathematics Education; History of Mathematical Sciences

Target groupsLower undergraduate


The Mathematical Experience, Study EditionP. J. Davis, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; R. Hersh, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA; E. A. Marchisotto, California State University, Northridge, CA, USA

Features 7 Softcover reprint of a highly original and fascinating look at the world of

mathematics7 Outstanding text for illuminating the study of math to an audience of

non-mathematicians7 Contains a wealth of exercises to help students and educators investigate

the nature and purpose of mathematics7 Includes epilogues written by the three authors, tying content to the

modern state of mathematics

When first published in the early 1980s, The Mathematical Experience presented a highly insightful overview of mathematics that effectively conveyed its power and beauty to a large audience of mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike. Following about a decade later, the study edition of the work supplemented the original material of the book with exercises to provide a self-contained treatment usable for the classroom. This softcover version reproduces the study edition and includes epilogues by the three original authors to reflect on the book‘s content 15 years after its publication, and to demonstrate its continued applicability to the classroom. Moreover, The Companion Guide to the Mathematical Experience—originally published and sold separately—is freely available online to instructors who use the work, further enhancing its pedagogical value and making it an exceptionally useful and accessible resource for a wide range of lower-level courses in mathematics and mathematics education. A wealth of customizable online course materials for the book can be obtained from Elena Anne Marchisotto ([email protected]) upon request.

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1197-02012. XVI, 272 p. 53 illus., 40 in color. Softcover7 $39.95


Fields of interestsMedicine/Public Health, general; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Popular Science in Medicine and Health


Product categoryContributed volume

Great Health CareMaking It HappenJ. T. Harrington, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; E. D. Newman, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA, USA (Eds)

Features 7 Essential reading for all physicians and health systems managers7 Provides prescriptive advice on how health care can be delivered

dependably and at the lowest possible cost7 Provides models from health care systems which have successfully

implemented these positive changes7 Illustrates efficient practice strategies for the treatment of resource

draining chronic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, and congestive heart failure

7 A call to arms that will transform how health care is delivered

Great Health Care is enlightening and entertaining. It’s a must read for physicians, patients, health policymakers and administrators, and the interested public---anyone who wants to understand what great health care is, and how we might build it together. The authors share their stories and motivations and the methods they have used to transform care for their own patients within their own practices and health systems. They thoughtfully explore how we got into this mess, how we can get out of it, and the barriers to making it happen. “It is not only the impact of chronic diseases on our health and economy that draws us to this subject. It is the intriguing and rewarding potential for improving the status quo through redesigning how chronic disease care is provided and paid for.” (Timothy Harrington, MD) „You can‘t do things differently until you see things differently.“ (Eric Newman, MD) “We start people on the road to recovery, but the 12 weeks of cardiac rehabilitation is just the warm-up period. The really important part is what happens afterward.” (Richard Lueker, MD, Beth McCormick, MS) “We believe the extra-ordinary efforts of our program coordinators are key to our clients’ wellbeing and our unusually low readmission rate.” (Kathi Farrell, RN, BSN, PHN, Kathleen Sullivan, RN, MSN) “In real life, we are not usually given the chance to have a do-over. But we are given the chance to continuously improve. With the right skill sets, and the right partners, we can transform.” (Eric Newman, MD)

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ISBN 978-1-4614-1331-82011. XX, 230 p. 40 illus., 27 in color. (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover7 approx. $29.95


Fields of interestsAstrobiology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Evolutionary Biology

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryPopular science

Stardust, Supernovae and the Molecules of LifeMight We All Be Aliens?R. N. Boyd, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

Features 7 Gives a detailed description of handedness of the amino acids, a critical

element in understanding their origin, as well as a plausible model by which their handedness could have been produced

7 Relates everything to basic physical properties and forces of nature, written in lay person language, which no other book on the molecules of life does

7 Offers discussions of some fascinating aspects of modern physics that impinge on the question of amino acid origin, e.g., the big bang, neutrino physics, and supernovae

Where were the amino acids, the molecules of life, created: perhaps in a lightning storm in the early Earth, or perhaps elsewhere in the cosmos? This book argues that at least some of them must have been produced in the cosmos, and that the fact that the Earthly amino acids have a specific handedness provides an important clue for that explanation. The book discusses several models that purport to explain the handedness, ultimately proposing a new explanation that involves cosmic processing of the amino acids produced in space. The book provides a tour for laypersons that includes a definition of life, the Big Bang, stellar nucleosynthesis, the electromagnetic spectrum, molecules, and supernovae and the particles they produce.

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ISBN 978-1-4419-8821-82011. 200 p. 81 illus., 31 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) Softcover7 approx. $34.95


Fields of interestsAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Particle and Nuclear Physics

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryPopular science

Matter, Dark Matter, and Anti-MatterIn Search of the Hidden UniverseA. Mazure, V. Le Brun, Marseille, France

Features 7 Presents the nature of "ordinary matter" in the universe and how it

developed from the first three seconds to the present universe7 Includes the latest information on current astrophysical research

concerning hidden or dark baryons7 Demonstrates how cosmologists aim to uncover the nature of "hidden"

baryons

For over ten years, the dark side of the universe has been headline news. Detailed studies of the rotation of spiral galaxies, and ‚mirages‘ created by clusters of galaxies bending the light from very remote objects, have convinced astronomers of the presence of large quantities of dark (unseen) matter in the cosmos. The most striking fact is that they seem to compromise about 95% of the matter/energy content of the universe. As for ordinary matter, although we are immersed in a sea of dark particles, including primordial neutrinos and photons from fossil cosmological radiation, both we and our environment are made of ordinary, ‚baryonic‘ matter. Authors Mazure and Le Brun present the inventory of matter, baryonic and exotic, and investigating the nature and fate of matter‘s twin, anti-matter. They show how technological progress has been a result of basic research, in tandem with the evolution of new ideas, and how the combined effect of these advances might help lift the cosmic veil.

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