Introduction to Computer-Intensive Methods of Data Analysis in Biology

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This guide to the contemporary toolbox of methods for data analysis will serve graduate students and researchers across the biological sciences. Modern computational tools, such as Maximum Likelihood, Monte Carlo and Bayesian methods, mean that data analysis no longer depends on elaborate assumptions designed to make analytical approaches tractable. These new 'computer-intensive' methods are currently not consistently available in statistical software packages and often require more detailed instructions. The purpose of this book therefore is to introduce some of the most common of these methods by providing a relatively simple description of the techniques. Examples of their application are provided throughout, using real data taken from a wide range of biological research. A series of software instructions for the statistical software package S-PLUS are provided along with problems and solutions for each chapter.

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This compact desk reference is the new single-volume abridgment of the world-renowned "bible" of chemical technology, the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. Masterfully distilling the essence of this larger work into a useful daily tool, it makes the parent Encyclopedia's comprehensive, authoritative, and lucidly- written data instantly available in an extremely convenient and user-friendly form.

Like it's predecesor, this indispensible A-to-Z desk reference features over 1,000 lucidly written entries spanning the entire field of chemical technology and all the important chemical industries. Coverage includes biotechnology, analytical techniques, environmental concerns, fuels, solid-state chemistry, materials, process development and design, regulations, patents and licensing, marketing and economic data and more.

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I wish I could own this........1999-05-16

Throughly intellegent comprehensive technical but good for non chemical reader.

the premier information source in its area.......1999-01-26

For twenty five years, the Kirk Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology has been a very valuable reference source for a non-chemist. As a toxicologist who must have some basic knowledge of chemical technology on a wide variety of subjects, this reference has been invaluable.

A masterpiece in the field of chemical technology.......1998-09-08

Any one single topic if put into a practically operating production unit, the total cost of book will be just a token value. Well done. Accept compliments for such a sincere work to be remembered. Mahmood Ahmed, A chemical Engineer from Pakistan. Chief Executive,Techni-Chem. International E-213 St.6 Cavalry Ground, Lahore-Cantt. Pakistan Sept.7,1998 .

Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia

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Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia

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ASIN: 084932226X

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Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia culls the most used, widely applicable articles from the Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia - more than 1,100 - and presents them to you in a condensed, well-ordered format. Featuring contributions from more than 1,800 scientists from all over the world, the book discusses a vast array of subjects related to the: o synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials o development of modern catalysts in preparing new or modified polymers o modification of existing polymers by chemical and physical processes o biologically oriented polymers This comprehensive, easy-to-use resource on modern polymeric materials serves as an invaluable addition to reference collections in the polymer field.

Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia

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Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia
Charles A. Harper , and Edward M. Petrie
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ASIN: 0471456039

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Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia is a resource for anyone with an interest in plastic materials and processes, from seasoned professionals to laypeople. Arranged in alphabetical order, it clearly explains all of the materials and processes as well as their major application areas and usages. Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia:

Discusses and describes applications and practical uses of the materials and processes.
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Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise

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Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise
Herman F. Mark
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The compact, affordable reference, revised and updated

The Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, Concise Third Edition provides the key information from the complete, twelve-volume Mark's Encyclopedia in an affordable, condensed format. Completely revised and updated, this user-friendly desk reference offers quick access to all areas of polymer science, including important advances in nanotechnology, imaging and analytical techniques, controlled polymer architecture, biomimetics, and more, all in one volume.

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This is an easily-accessible two-volume encyclopedia summarizing all the articles in the main volumes Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition organized alphabetically. Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Encyclopedia presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.

Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

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Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
R. E. Kirk
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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ASIN: 0471869775

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formulas pinturas y tintas.......1998-10-11

soy industrial y requiero de actualizacion en mis formulaciones.

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Concise Encyclopedia of Plastics
D.V. Rosato , and Marlene G. Rosato
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0792384962

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The Concise Encyclopedia of Plastics is the unified source of reliable and accessible information covering the dynamic field of plastics. The Encyclopedia contains over 25,000 extensively cross-referenced terms. Other key features include:

A 14-chapter World of Plastics Reviews;
A list of 3,500 useful abbreviations;
Conversions (alphabetical list of units, temperature conversions, SI prefixes, units in use with SI, and recommended pronunciation);
Worldwide industry associations;
World of plastics industry events;
Government publications and groups;
Trade magazines and publications;
Web sites on plastics;
References; and
A comprehensive index

Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Processing & Applications (Advances in Materials Sciences and Engineering)

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Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Processing & Applications (Advances in Materials Sciences and Engineering)

Manufacturer: Pergamon
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ASIN: 0080370640

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Polymer usage is widespread with applications in many areas and its growth has been rapid in recent years. The aim of the Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Processing & Applications is to cover the mainstream areas of application and their associated processing techniques. This is achieved by using a combination of new articles and ones drawn from the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, its supplements, and related Concise Encyclopedias. The emphasis is placed on the practical handling and production aspects of polymers, with a varied selection of topics examined including overviews on elastomers, fibers and textiles, composites and adhesive joining. Overall the book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of polymer processing and applications.

Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering

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Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering
Jacqueline I. Kroschwitz
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ASIN: 0471512532

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This compact desk reference includes all of the subjects contained in the 17 alphabetical volumes and the Supplement and Index volumes of the Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering. The articles have been condensed by professional science writers, reviewed for accuracy by the original authors or their colleagues, and updated where necessary. Like the ten-million word edition, this one-million word edition provides both SI and common units, carefully selected key references for each article, and hundreds of tables, charts, figures, and graphs. This distillation, skillfully prepared to retain the factual material of the original, is a complete and self-contained encyclopedia. It is designed to serve as a ready-reference guide for anyone seeking answers to questions on any aspect of polymer science and engineering.

Concise Encyclopedia of the Chemical Properties of Materials

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Concise Encyclopedia of the Chemical Properties of Materials
J. W. Martin
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
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ASIN: 0080465269

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The Concise Encyclopedia of The Chemical Properties of Materials presents a custom collection of articles from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Technology (EMSAT), and includes updates and revisions not available in the original set.
The chemical properties discussed in EMSAT which have selected for the present volume include production and refining processes (principally for metallic materials, but also the processes of polymerization), the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase equilibria, electrochemical reactions and gas-solid reactions. An important example of the latter process is oxidation and corrosion, and a majority of the articles included are concerned with the kinetics, themodynamics and mechanisms of corrosion (including stress corrosion) in metallic systems. Included are 114 articles discussing the chemical behaviour of a range of materials, with reference to metals and alloys, and polymers and non-oxide ceramics. Featured articles include chemically modified wood and protection against corrosion.

* Each article provides a concise overview of the chosen subject, written by an internationally recognized expert.
* The content includes updates and revisions that were previously available only online via ScienceDirect
* Extensive bibliographies, cross-references and indexes guide the reader to additional information and further reading in the primary literature

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This is the second volume in the annual series, Acta Numerica, a collection of invited survey papers encompassing all aspects of numerical analysis. Following the success of the first volume, this year's papers cover many of the core topics in numerical methods today. Papers on annealing problems, parallel methods, domain decomposition, and multigrid methods will enable anyone with an interest in computational and mathematical numerics to quickly grasp the latest developments and emerging trends in this diverse subject.

Adaptive Methods--Algorithms, Theory and Applications: Proceedings of the Ninth Gamm-Seminar, Kiel, January 22-24, 1993 (Aspects of Mathematics,)

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Adaptive Methods--Algorithms, Theory and Applications: Proceedings of the Ninth Gamm-Seminar, Kiel, January 22-24, 1993 (Aspects of Mathematics,)

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Approximation and Computation: A Festschrift in Honor of Walter Gautschi : Proceedings of the Purdue Conference, December 2-5, 1993 (International Series of Numerical Mathematics)

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Approximation and Computation: A Festschrift in Honor of Walter Gautschi : Proceedings of the Purdue Conference, December 2-5, 1993 (International Series of Numerical Mathematics)

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In recognition of Walter Gautschi's many contributions to mathematics and computer sciences, and to celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday, an international conference was held in his honor at Purdue University in December 1993. From that meeting has arisen this collection of invited papers, providing an intimate view of the work of 60 outstanding scientists from sixteen countries, and standing as a tribute by his colleagues and students to Walter Gautschi. The book provides an extensive survey of the most current topics in the fields of approximation, orthogonal polynomials, quadrature, and special functions. It is a uniquely uniform representation of a broad spectrum of mathematical subjects. It will be of crucial interest to researchers in the forefront of the topics covered, doctoral students requiring the most up-to-date results, and historians concerned with the exceptional contributions of current scientific researchers and writers.

Chaotic Numerics: An International Workshop on the Approximation and Computation of Complicated Dynamical Behavior July 12-16, 1993 Deakin Universit (Contemporary Mathematics)

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Chaotic Numerics: An International Workshop on the Approximation and Computation of Complicated Dynamical Behavior July 12-16, 1993 Deakin Universit (Contemporary Mathematics)
Peter Kloeden
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Much of what is known about specific dynamical systems is obtained from numerical experiments. Although the discretization process usually has no significant effect on the results for simple, well-behaved dynamics, acute sensitivity to changes in initial conditions is a hallmark of chaotic behavior. How confident can one be that the numerical dynamics reflects that of the original system? Do numerically calculated trajectories always shadow a true one? What role does numerical analysis play in the study of dynamical systems? And conversely, can advances in dynamical systems provide new insights into numerical algorithms? These and related issues were the focus of the workshop on Chaotic Numerics, held at Deakin University in Geelong, Australia, in July 1993. The contributions to this book are based on lectures presented during the workshop and provide a broad overview of this area of research.

Design and Implementation of Symbolic Computation Systems: International Symposium, Disco '93 Gmunden, Austria, September 15-17, 1993 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)

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Design and Implementation of Symbolic Computation Systems: International Symposium, Disco '93 Gmunden, Austria, September 15-17, 1993 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)

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Multigrid Methods IV: Proceedings of the Fourth European Multigrid Conference, Amsterdam, July 6-9, 1993 (International Series of Numerical Mathematics)

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Multigrid Methods IV: Proceedings of the Fourth European Multigrid Conference, Amsterdam, July 6-9, 1993 (International Series of Numerical Mathematics)
P. W. Hemker
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The past twenty years have shown a rapid growth in the theoretical understanding, useful applications and widespread acceptance of multigrid in the applied sciences, and new tasks continue to arise that are better addressed from a special multigrid point of view. These developments have served to make multigrid one of the key techniques in modern computing methods. Most prominent among the new issues are parallel computing and adaptive computations. Multigrid methods also have considerable impact on computational fluid dynamics. This influence is mirrored in the present, carefully screened selection of contributions presented at the Fourth European Multigrid Conference in Amsterdam in 1993, all of which reflect the latest developments in this dynamic field.

Numerical Analysis 1993 (Research Notes in Mathematics Series)

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Numerical Analysis 1993 (Research Notes in Mathematics Series)
D.F. Griffiths , and G.A. Watson
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This volume contains invited papers presented at the 15th Dundee Biennial Conference on Numerical Analysis held at the University of Dundee in June of 1993. The Dundee Conferences are important events in the numerical analysis calendar, and the papers published here represent accounts of recent research work by leading numerical analysts covering a wide range of fields of interest. The book is a valuable guide to the direction of current research in many areas of numerical analysis. It will be of particular interest to graduate students and research workers concerned with the theory and application of numerical methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations.

Partial Differential Equations: Models in Physics and Biology (Mathematical Research, Vol 82)

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Partial Differential Equations: Models in Physics and Biology (Mathematical Research, Vol 82)

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This volume contains the contributions of the conference "Partial Differential Equations" in Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium, December 1993. The originally intended Belgian-French meeting developed into a truely international conference, including specialists from Argentina, Germany, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, and the USA. The authors was to discuss a variety of important questions in applied sciences, engineering and mathematical physics which lead to deep structures and new challenges to the analysis of partial differential equations. The articles show the complexity of phenomena for a broader readership in non-linear analysis, free boundary value problems, effects from singularities, asymptotics, and stability of solutions.

Phase Transitions and Hysteresis: Lectures Given at the 3rd Session of the Centro Internazionale Matematico Estivo (C.I.M.E.) Held in Montecatini Terme, ... July 13-21, 1993 (Lecture Notes in Physics)

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Phase Transitions and Hysteresis: Lectures Given at the 3rd Session of the Centro Internazionale Matematico Estivo (C.I.M.E.) Held in Montecatini Terme, ... July 13-21, 1993 (Lecture Notes in Physics)
Martin Brokate
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1) Phase Transitions, represented by generalizations of the classical Stefan problem. This is studied by Kenmochi and Rodrigues by means of variational techniques. 2) Hysteresis Phenomena. Some alloys exhibit shape memory effects, corresponding to a stress-strain relation which strongly depends on temperature; mathematical physical aspects are treated in Müller's paper. In a general framework, hysteresis can be described by means of hysteresis operators in Banach spaces of time dependent functions; their properties are studied by Brokate. 3) Numerical analysis. Several models of the phenomena above can be formulated in terms of nonlinear parabolic equations. Here Verdi deals with the most updated approximation techniques.

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Masterfully written detective fiction featuring the famed Victorian super-sleuth and a multitude of sinister characters and unprincipled villains. Choice selections include "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Red-headed League," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," "The Final Problem," and "The Adventure of the Empty House."

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Super Reader.......2007-08-02

One of those most excellent cheap Dover paperbacks, so yet again I bought some Sherlock Holmes, with another order from there.

A Scandal in Bohemia
The Red-Headed League,
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
The Final Problem
The Adventure of the Empty House

A woman? Smart as me?

5 out of 5

Bloodnut scammer bonanza.

4.5 out of 5

Sneaky snakey stuff.

5 out of 5

Secret commerce leads to deathtrap digit detachment.

4 out of 5

Moriarty. Cliff! Or, Don't Push Me Coz I'm Close To the Edge.

5 out of 5

Murder, Moran and Moriarty = Holmes Back In Town.

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Classic & Cheap.......2004-08-11

The Dover-Thrift edition of Sherlock Holmes advertised here is quite worth the pocket change, containing some of my favorite Holmes short stories including "The Red-headed League" and "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." I'll keep this simple; whether you like Sherlock Holmes or not, you should get these six classic stories under your belt. If you haven't read Doyle, this is a great book to read to see if you like the classic Doyle series.

The super sleuth.......2002-05-17

In detective literature Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with his Sherlock Holmes series is undoubtedly one of the best authors ever. His character Sherlock Holmes has a remarkable power of observation and his deductions from minutest details are plainly stunning. I feel there never is a dull moment in his stories; which are concise to the point. This compilation of six stories is no exception. My favorite from this list is "The Adventure of the Empty House"; in which Holmes busts the remaining group of Prof Moriati's gang. I will not divulge further for fear of giving up the plot.

Well worth the price!.......2000-06-01

For less then the price of a cup of coffee, you can own a copy of what I consider to be Sir A Conan Doyle's best Sherlock Holmes stories.

This book contains 6 stores. A Scandal in Bohemia. In this story you see Holmes pitted against a female that may just be his equal.

Next is The Red Headed League. This is the weak story in this collection. Still worth a read, but not a very thoughtful one.

Next is The Adventure of the Speckled Band. Holmes and Watson visit the countryside to examine a death most foul.

The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb is a short tale of a young mans missing digit.

Next is the final problem and closes with The adventure in the Empty house. I will give no plot away on these since they are my favourite Holmes stories.

Overall for under a buck, a GREAT value!

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Conan Doyle stories;: Six notable adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Platt & Munk great writers collection)
Arthur Conan Doyle
Manufacturer: Platt & Munk
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