Mathematics & Science Books

Financial Modelling in Commodity Markets provides a basic and self-contained introduction to the ideas underpinning financial modelling of products in commodity markets.  

Bayesian methods in reliability cannot be fully utilized without understanding the essential differences that exist between frequentist probability and subjective probability. Switching from the frequentist to the subjective approach requires that some...

The book covers how Innovative biotechnology can expand the markets for agricultural producers worldwide, reduce environmental degradation, and provide alternatives to fossil carbon-derived products and energy.

This book provides up-to-date information on the molecular diagnosis of viral diseases, including COVID-19, zika virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), viral hepatitis, meningitis, and human papilloma virus (HPV). It covers global trends, the impact...

This book delves into the intricate world of sugarcane breeding, offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced technologies and methodologies revolutionizing the field. Readers will learn about the latest genomic tools and breeding strategies that are...

This contributed book delves into the cutting-edge techniques and sustainable practices essential for vegetable production in times of climate change. It offers a comprehensive exploration of topics such as CRISPR-based gene tweaking, hydroponic systems,...

The third volume in the Global Arctic series examines the transformation of Arctic governance following the 2022 outbreak of war in Ukraine. This conflict has disrupted the post-Cold War cooperative circumpolar order, upending decades of multilateral...

Humans are remarkable beings. We have mastered flight, cracked the genetic code, developed quantum mechanics and democracy, been to the moon, and may soon become a multi-planetary species.Yet, despite these unparalleled achievements, we can still be.....

Hydrogen is utilized as a raw material in various sectors, and it is anticipated that hydrogen generation will play a major part in the future implementation of hydrogen energy economy. Hydrogen energy systems, in addition to being a green, clean energy...

Adventures at the chiropractor continue when Muscle Manny Meets Sophie the Spine. Perfect for curious young minds, learn how muscles keep us moving and how kids can take care of them!

Dieu lui ouvrit les yeux et elle vit un puits d'eau ; elle alla remplir d'eau l'outre et donna à boire à l'enfant. L'essai impressionne par son souffle libre et sa profondeur existentielle, où chaque digression - du vin au sacré, de la biologie...

Achieving a carbon-free future is a pressing challenge, and advanced nuclear systems emerge as a pivotal solution in the global transition to clean energy. As the world seeks reliable, low-emission alternatives to fossil fuels, next-generation nuclear...

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool when addressing ecological challenges and driving sustainable development. Using AI can optimize company resource management, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance biodiversity conversation. AI also allows...

Peer-to-peer networks and client server networks are the two categories into which networks may be divided according to network management (Chen et al. 2020) An administrator of the network or the system is responsible...

This reprint delves into cutting-edge research on the removal of common air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), soot, and sulfur dioxide (SO₂). Catalytic oxidation emerges as a highly...

Despite significant progress in understanding their pathophysiology and ongoing efforts to develop effective treatments, neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) remain incurable and continue to impose an increasing global health burden. This reprint showcases...

The book examines the adoption of different innovative technologies and explores the behavioral intention of both consumers and companies of using these technologies. Both determinants of acceptance and resistance of technology are considered by...

This Special Issue reprint compiles cutting-edge research on the pathogenesis and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The collected articles explore metabolic reprogramming and immune evasion mechanisms, highlighting the roles of...

Biomaterials have emerged as a potentially powerful paradigm in clinical medicine due to their unique physicochemical properties such as topographical cues, charges, etc. Many efforts have been made to explore various avenues to process tailored...

Dieses innovative Video-Lehrbuch ist ein kompakter Begleiter für alle, die mathematische Grundlagen schnell erfassen und sicher anwenden möchten – insbesondere für Studierende der Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften.Das Buch...

Diese grundlegende Einführung in die Analysis wendet sich an Informatiker im ersten Studienabschnitt. Um speziell auf die Bedürfnisse des Informatikstudiums einzugehen, haben die Autoren diesem Werk folgende Konzepte zugrunde gelegt: Algorithmischer...

This book aims to capture the interest of researchers and professionals in information technology, computer science, and mathematics. It covers fundamental and advanced concepts related to intelligent computing paradigms, data sciences, graph theory, and...

This volume contains a collection of studies in the areas of complexity theory and local algorithms. A common theme in most of the papers is the interplay between randomness and computation. This interplay is pivotal to some parts of complexity theory...

This self-contained book offers an extensive state-of-the-art exposition of rotational integral geometry, a field that has reached significant maturity over the past four decades. Through a unified description of key results previously scattered across...

This book is about abiotic selection in Earth surface systems. It demonstrates that seemingly purposeful or goal-oriented phenomena in Earth's processes actually emerge from selection dynamics. While many think of selection in the context of biological...

This book explores the evolving relationship between the history and epistemology of mathematics and mathematics education over the past fifty years. Beginning with the international movement that emerged in the 1970s, it celebrates the enduring and...

This book puts together non-equilibrium thermodynamics, heat transport properties of superfluid He II, and thermodynamic and dynamic aspects of quantum turbulence. A one-fluid extended model of superfluid helium, with heat flux as an additional...

This book offers a timely snapshot on the developments in the field of bioimpedance, covering diverse applications such as in medicine, food industry and other fields. Gathering the proceedings of the X Latin American Conference on Bioimpedance,...

This book introduces a new evolutionary model called “Hierarchical Evolutionary-Developmental Theory” or “H-Evo-Devo Theory.” This theory proposes that the organism’s internal properties reflect entities that are highly...

This contributed volume is dedicated to Academician Gradimir V. Milovanović on his 75th birthday and contains recent results in the fields of approximation theory, numerical analysis, mathematical analysis, optimization theory, and various applications...

This book contains a systematic and formal attempt to model solutions to problems such as: Is it possible to prove a question? Is it possible to prove something by the use of questions? Do the existing paradigms in the logic of questions allow one to...

This book offers an extensive exploration of foundation models, guiding readers through the essential concepts and advanced topics that define this rapidly evolving research area. Designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding and contribute to...

It's all about saving a species or two... Set in the 28th century, the four lines of original humans (natural born alphas), "normal" humans (genetically re-lineaged machina-alphas), tech-rebuilt humans (beta), and cyborg humans (deltas) are now...

Autism & Evolutionspirit, science & fairy talesAutism & Evolution presents a unique perspective that pushes the boundaries of accepted beliefs, including the current medical-model of autism.When seen in the light of evolution, autism makes a...

Sir Richard Steele's book Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer is a satirical work that was published in 1710. The book is a humorous take on the popular belief in astrology during the 18th century.The main character of the book is Isaac...

"You will never look at our planet in the same way."The Wise Man and the Story of Plenty depicts humanity's unstoppable journey in a world of abundance, posing the critical question: Has humanity been wise in treating the planet in ways that now...

Everyone knows what a triangle is, yet very few people appreciate that the common three-sided figure holds many intriguing "secrets." For example, if a circle is inscribed in any random triangle and then three lines are drawn from the three points of...

This volume details the importance of bacteria in and around the human body, highlighting the bacteria that is harmless and pathogenic bacteria. Chapters guide readers through protocols on different bacteria’s providing a better understand on they...

This book introduces the dental materials and spectroscopic techniques applied for the analysis of such materials. Different oral diseases, caries, calculus and periodontitis diseases will be discussed as well. It is ideal for dental professionals,...

This book provides an introduction to mathematics and programming that is specifically designed for use by those engaged in the humanities. Linking mathematical concepts and computational skills, the chapters in this book explore humanistic questions...

Hearing the Ancestors tells the story of professional archeology in the Coachella Valley; not the Indiana Jones version, but archeology done for developers, golf courses, and housing tracts. Love describes the business of "contract archeology" in...

Remerciements au Pr Diane Goéré et à toutes les équipes de l'Hôpital Saint-Louis qui m'ont sauvé une deuxième fois. Ce livre relève du chamanisme à savoir d'un seuil d'incompétence : je suis incompétent en sciences et médecine mais j'ai encore raison si...

Je suis incompétent en sciences et médecine. Mais j'ai raison, toujours vivant. J'aurai tort mort.

"Nature's Revelations of Character; or, Physiognomy Illustrated" by Joseph Simms explores the purported connection between physical appearance and inner character. Published in 1879, this book delves into the principles of physiognomy, attempting to...

"On Tidal Periodicity in the Earthquakes of Assam," by Richard Dixon Oldham, presents a detailed investigation into the relationship between tidal forces and seismic activity in the Assam region. Published in 1902, this study delves into the periodicity...

This is a comprehensive index for Volumes 1-10 of the second series of the "Journal de mathématiques pures et appliquées," founded by Joseph Liouville. This journal, a cornerstone of 19th-century mathematical research, features...

Explore the landscape of early 19th-century medicine with Volume 96 of "The New England Journal of Medicine." Published by the Massachusetts Medical Society in 1828, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices, discoveries, and...