Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists (Instant Notes)

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Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.
Instant Notes in Chemistry for Biologists, Second Edition is a concise yet comprehensive book for undergraduates in the life sciences who have a limited background in chemistry. This book covers the main concepts in chemistry, provides simple explanations of chemical terminology, and extensively illustrates underlying principles and phenomena in the life sciences with clear biological examples. Building on the success of the first edition, the second edition has been fully revised and updated and includes new sections on water as a biological solvent, inorganic molecules and biological macromolecules.

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This text is designed for a hydrologist, civil, or agricultural engineer. The text presents an integrated approach to hydrology, using the hydrologic/system or control volume as a mechnism for analyzing hydrologic problems.

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An Excellent Text.......2006-01-04

I use this text to teach a first-semester graduate class for civil engineers who are targeting a graduate degree with emphasis on hydrology. I've been using the text for nearly ten years. It might be a little advanced for undergraduates, but certainly is in the grasp of advanced undergraduate students.

Applied Hydrology is the text I wanted way back when I was in graduate school. Chow was still alive but had not finished the book. I was introduced to his writing in his open-channel hydraulics text, which I thought (and still think) is the best. Applied Hydrology was assembled posthumously by Maidment and Mays, who did a good job putting together whatever remained of Chow's work. I'm very glad they undertook the process and published the work. It's an important text for my discipline specialty.

Part 1 of the text covers the basics and does it well. This material is timeless and will not change much as new research comes available. Part 2 covers analysis and shows its age, just a bit. Unit hydrographs and lumped-flow routing are old technologies and while updates are inevitable, the basic technologies will not change. Chapters 9 and 10 are a bit dated as substantial work has been done over the last 15 years. They're still good, but require supplementation. Chapters 11 and 12 again contain great fundamentals but the technology is changing. The theory of linear moments (L-moments) is working its way into hydrologic statistics for fitting distributions to datasets. Furthermore, there is a trend toward using resistant statistics (median, inter-quartile range, and others) for description of the statistics of hydrologic datasets. Part 3 on hydrologic design is still good, but is also showing its age just a little. Again, the basics are great and well-explained. However, as new data become available and new analyses of those data are accomplished, new interpretations also become available. This is true especially with precipitation atlases and the estimation of n-year precipitation events, and hence n-year hydrologic events.

My observations are not an indictment of Applied Hydrology; it remains my favorite engineering hydrology textbook and I will continue to use it to teach engineers about hydrology. In my opinion, this is the best upper-undergrauate/graduate engineering hydrology text available. Like all textbooks, it is beginning to show its age because technology is not stagnant. But its descriptions of core concepts and the application thereof remains top notch.

a must for water resource engineers and students.......2003-09-24

I took a hydrology course taught by one of the authors (Larry Mays) using this book. Advantages of this book lies in (1) the arrangement of the contents is very logic-oriented, you don't feel aburpt jump from one chapter to another one, (2) the theory addressed in the text is concise, easy to read and understand, (3) the examples used to illustrate the theories are very correlated. Other books may be good too, however, in terms of "hydrology" alone, I haven't seen a better one. It is a useful reference for your understanding of hydrologic design manual, creteria.

Excellent hydrology text.......2002-11-06

This is a well-written and fairly comprehensive textbook for the science and engineering of hydrology, suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses. I used it for a class taught by one of the authors (David Maidment), so it was a natural fit for the class, but I believe that any competent teacher could make good use of it. The example problems are useful and the explanations are clear.

EXCELLENT BOOK.......2001-07-30

A must have reference for those of you guys in the field of Applied Hydrology. If you are tackling the task of modeling some particular hydrologic process, you will find the detailed descriptions and flow charts very handy. Step by step derivations of equations, excellent referencing and convenient chapter setup makes this book a first-to-look reference. Although it is a 1988 print, you will hardly feel it unless you really dig into details like flow routing in meandering rivers.

I believe you will enjoy reading this book...

good book.......2000-05-04

This is a great book on hydrology, the author is very famous in both hydrology and hydraulics area.

Aquifer Test Analysis with WindowsTM Software

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Aquifer Test Analysis with WindowsTM Software
William C. Walton
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ASIN: 1566701929

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The purpose of this book is to broaden and improve aquifer test analysis by generating type curves for complicated aquifer and well conditions. It simplifies type curve matching with on-screen interactive techniques, and introduces a statistical semi-automatic protocol for calibrating aquifer test site models. In addition, it discusses the validity of aquifer test analysis results. For anyone involved in aquifers and wells, this is an excellent resource for testing and analysis.

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Landslide Risk Assessment
EM Lee , and DKC Jones
Manufacturer: Thomas Telford Ltd.
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ASIN: 0727731718

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Over the past decade there has been a gradual shift away from simply relying on engineering solutions to individual landslide problems, to the use of a variety of strategies to manage the problems over a broad area. Such alternative strategies include the use of building codes, land use planning controls, preventing water leakage, early warning systems and insurance schemes. This book addresses these developments and provides a multidisciplinary perspective on landslide management. Placing emphasis on the need to understand the scientific basis of landslide activity together with the legislative and administrative framework and the cultural background. Chapters include: Landslides and risk assessment; Landslide hazard assessment; Probablistic hazard assessment; Consequence assessment; Risk screening; Quantitative risk assessment; Risk acceptance criteria; Risk management; and Case examples.

Surface Engineering: Process Technology and Surface Analysis (Surface Engineering)

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Surface Engineering: Process Technology and Surface Analysis (Surface Engineering)
P. K. Datta
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Application to surface treatments.(An Overview of the Basic Aspects of Polymer Adhesion, part 2): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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Application to surface treatments.(An Overview of the Basic Aspects of Polymer Adhesion, part 2): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
Georges Fourche
Manufacturer: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Polymer Engineering and Science, published by Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. on June 1, 1995. The length of the article is 5404 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: The main surface treatments of materials (metals and plastics in particular) to be joined are presented. It is observed that these treatments modify the roughness, morphology, and chemical composition of the surface. As a result of these operations, the substrate surface energy is generally increased. A correlation is often noted between the increased surface energy and the assembly adhesive qualities.

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Title: Application to surface treatments.(An Overview of the Basic Aspects of Polymer Adhesion, part 2)
Author: Georges Fourche
Publication: Polymer Engineering and Science (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1995
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: v35 Issue: n12 Page: p968(8)

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Atmospheres for the hardening of steel. (furnace atmospheres)(includes related article)(Heat Treating Progress): An article from: Advanced Materials & Processes

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Atmospheres for the hardening of steel. (furnace atmospheres)(includes related article)(Heat Treating Progress): An article from: Advanced Materials & Processes
Harry Walton
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This digital document is an article from Advanced Materials & Processes, published by ASM International on March 1, 1995. The length of the article is 2535 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Furnace atmospheres are necessary in steel heat-treatment operations. These atmospheres prevent steel surfaces from reacting with oxygen or carbon dioxide and consequently provide protection from degradation. Furnace atmospheres change the steel surface chemistry via carbon or nitrogen addition or removal and act as a means to channel off heat. Cryogenic nitrogen for safety purges combined with on-site nitrogen and methanol generation make the ideal furnace atmosphere.

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Title: Atmospheres for the hardening of steel. (furnace atmospheres)(includes related article)(Heat Treating Progress)
Author: Harry Walton
Publication: Advanced Materials & Processes (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1995
Publisher: ASM International
Volume: v147 Issue: n3 Page: p40AA(5)

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Characteristics of rust.(TECH NOTES): An article from: Advanced Materials & Processes

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Characteristics of rust.(TECH NOTES): An article from: Advanced Materials & Processes
Gale Reference Team
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This digital document is an article from Advanced Materials & Processes, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 484 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Characteristics of rust.(TECH NOTES)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Advanced Materials & Processes (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2007
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Volume: 165 Issue: 6 Page: 59(1)

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Characterizing an electrode surface.: An article from: Advanced Materials & Processes

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Characterizing an electrode surface.: An article from: Advanced Materials & Processes
David E. Harrington , Darlene A. Fritz , William R. Bramstedt , and Kenneth L. Harde
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This digital document is an article from Advanced Materials & Processes, published by ASM International on November 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1857 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The development of electrochemically dimensionally stable anodes owes much to analytical techniques such as atomic absorption spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Such anodes, which result from the electrochemical reaction of chlorine and caustic soda, are used in electrogalvanizing and copper-foil plating. Due to this, rigid testing of their metal coating solutions, coating thickness, metal content and micro-surface properties is required.

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Title: Characterizing an electrode surface.
Author: David E. Harrington
Publication: Advanced Materials & Processes (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 1994
Publisher: ASM International
Volume: v146 Issue: n5 Page: p28(4)

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Supersonic surface enhancement: Linde engineers have developed a technology that can be used to enhance the surface of almost any material by applying ... article from: Advanced Materials & Processes

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Supersonic surface enhancement: Linde engineers have developed a technology that can be used to enhance the surface of almost any material by applying ... article from: Advanced Materials & Processes
Michael Kompf
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This digital document is an article from Advanced Materials & Processes, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1838 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Supersonic surface enhancement: Linde engineers have developed a technology that can be used to enhance the surface of almost any material by applying a coating of tough, durable metals. Applications include protecting chemical tanks against corrosion, healing cracks in automotive engines, and rendering artificial hip joints more biocompatible.
Author: Michael Kompf
Publication: Advanced Materials & Processes (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2007
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Volume: 165 Issue: 5 Page: 82(3)

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Surface Modification of Plasma-Pretreated High Density Polyethylene Films by Graft Copolymerization for Adhesion Improvement With Evaporated Copper.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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Surface Modification of Plasma-Pretreated High Density Polyethylene Films by Graft Copolymerization for Adhesion Improvement With Evaporated Copper.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
C. M. Ng , H. P. Oei , S. Y. Wu , M. C. Zhang , E. T. Kang , and K. G. Neoh
Manufacturer: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Polymer Engineering and Science, published by Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. on May 1, 2000. The length of the article is 4317 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Surface Modification of Plasma-Pretreated High Density Polyethylene Films by Graft Copolymerization for Adhesion Improvement With Evaporated Copper.
Author: C. M. Ng
Publication: Polymer Engineering and Science (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2000
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 40 Issue: 5 Page: 1047

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Topology optimization of structures and composite materials is a new and rapidly expanding field of mechanics which is now coming to play a major role in most branches of engineering, such as aerospace, mechanical, structural, civil and materials. There are also significant implications for energy production and the building and material sciences. It a truly `high-tech' field, requiring advanced computer facilities and computational methods, while involving unusual theoretical considerations in pure mathematics. Topology optimization deals with some of the most intractable problems in the mechanical sciences, but is also of considerable practical interest in that it can achieve far greater savings than conventional (sizing or shape) optimization. Extensive research into topology optimization is being conducted in most developed countries.
The present book describes the state of the art, bringing together researchers from a diversity of backgrounds: mathematicians, information scientists, aerospace, automotive, mechanical, structural and civil engineers.

Topology Optimization of Structures and Composite Continua (NATO Sience Series: II. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry-Vol. 7)

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Topology Optimization of Structures and Composite Continua (NATO Sience Series: II. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry-Vol. 7)
G.I.N. Rozvany
Manufacturer: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
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ASIN: B000MURGBE

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At their best, Huxley's essays stand among the finest examples of the genre in modern literature. From 1938 to 1956 Aldous Huxley continues to explore the role of science and technology in modern culture, and seeks a final level of foundational Truth that might provide the basis for his growing interest in religious mysticism. It is in this period that his philosophy of history took its final form. Here is the fifth volume of a projected six. He writes with an easy assurance and a command of classical and modern cross-references. --Christopher Hitchens, Los Angeles Times. There is much to enjoy in these volumes...they are important as a document of his times, and of a window on to a stage in the evolution of his mind. --Economist. Aldous Huxley very early in life became one of the leading essayists of the 20th century. --Michael Potemra, National Review

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