Metal Oxides: Chemistry and Applications (Chemical Industries)

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The chemistry of metals has traditionally been more understood than that of its oxides. As catalytic applications continue to grow in a variety of disciplines, Metal Oxides: Chemistry and Applications offers a timely account of transition-metal oxides (TMO), one of the most important classes of metal oxides, in the context of catalysis. The first part of the book examines the crystal and electronic structure, stoichiometry and composition, redox properties, acid-base character, and cation valence states, as well as new approaches to the preparation of ordered TMO with extended structure of texturally defined systems. The second part compiles some practical aspects of TMO applications in materials science, chemical sensing, analytical chemistry, solid-state chemistry, microelectronics, nanotechnology, environmental decontamination, and fuel cells. The book examines many types of reactions - such as dehydration, reduction, selective oxidations, olefin metathesis, VOC removal, photo- and electrocatalysis, and water splitting - to elucidate how chemical composition and optical, magnetic, and structural properties of oxides affect their surface reactivity in catalysis. Drawing insight from leading international experts, Metal Oxides: Chemistry and Applications is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary reference for researchers that may also be used by newcomers as a guide to the field.

Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers: The EMTO Method and Applications (Engineering Materials and Processes)

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Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers: The EMTO Method and Applications (Engineering Materials and Processes)
Levente Vitos
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 1846289505

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Traditionally, new materials have been developed by empirically correlating their chemical composition, and the manufacturing processes used to form them, with their properties. Until recently, metallurgists have not used quantum theory for practical purposes. However, the development of modern density functional methods means that today, computational quantum mechanics can help engineers to identify and develop novel materials.

Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers describes new approaches to the modelling of disordered alloys that combine the most efficient quantum-level theories of random alloys with the most sophisticated numerical techniques to establish a theoretical insight into the electronic structure of complex materials such as stainless steels, Hume-Rothery alloys and silicates. The practical success of these approaches to applications in all of these areas are covered in detail. The new EMTO-CPA method is detailed, including its application in alloys to model structural stability and elastic properties of random alloys of arbitrary composition and the effect of alloying elements on elastic stiffnesses stacking fault energies and structural parameters. The EMTO-CPA method makes new approaches to computational alloy design feasible. Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers shows how the technique will soon allow materials engineers to become "quantum blacksmiths".

Computational Quantum Mechanics for Materials Engineers will interest researchers and postgraduate students in materials science and engineering, solid-state physics and applied quantum mechanics.

Nanocrystalline Metals and Oxides: Selected Properties and Applications (Electronic Materials: Science & Technology)

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Nanocrystalline Metals and Oxides: Selected Properties and Applications (Electronic Materials: Science & Technology)

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ASIN: 0792376277

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Nanostructured materials have at least one dimension in the nanometer range. They became a very active research area in solid state physics and chemistry in recent years with anticipated applications in various domains, including solar cells, electronics, batteries and sensors.

Nanocrystalline metals and oxides are dense polycrystalline solids with a mean grain size below 100 nm. This book is intended to give an overview on selected properties and applications of nanocrystalline metals and oxides by leading experts in the field. The first three chapters provide a very complete theoretical treatment of thermodynamics and atom/ion transport for nanocrystalline materials. The following chapters are experts' views on the development of experimental characterization techniques for nanocrystalline solids with emphasis on electroceramic materials.

Nanocrystalline Metals and Oxides is intended for a broad range of readers, foremost chemists, physicists and materials scientists. Theoretical physicists and chemists will certainly also profit from this book. The electroceramics and solid state ionics community are particularly addressed, given the main interests of the editors.

Oxide Based Materials: New Sources, Novel Phases, New Applications (Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis)

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Oxide Based Materials: New Sources, Novel Phases, New Applications (Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis)

Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
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ASIN: 0444519750
Release Date: 2005-06-30

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The International Workshop "New sources, novel phases, new applications", the third of the series on "Oxide based materials", was held September 13 to 16, 2004 at Societá del Casino Sociale in Como, Italy. The workshop brought together experimental and theoretical scientists of different origins and expertise to exchange information on common scientific research fields, especially on all those materials whose features and properties depend on the interaction between surface and ionic and/or molecular species. Knowledge of familiar materials was compared and experiences shared on a varied range of different materials, often new materials, including metal oxides, zeolites and other microporous compounds, mesoporous silicates and silica, hybrid inorganic-organic compounds, soil aggregates, layered materials, and bioactive glasses.

* Brings together experimental and theoretical information
* Provides information on new oxide-based materials with applications in catalysis, pollution control and nanoengineering
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The Structure and Properties of Oxide Melts: Application of Basic Science to Metallurgical Processing

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The Structure and Properties of Oxide Melts: Application of Basic Science to Metallurgical Processing
Yoshio Waseda
Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company
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Synthesis and Applications of Metal Oxides with Tuned Surface Chemistry

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Synthesis and Applications of Metal Oxides with Tuned Surface Chemistry
R Miranda
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Marvel HeroClix: Armor Wars Booster Pack

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ASIN: 1590412877

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Marvel HeroClix: Armor Wars includes classic Iron Man heroes and villains, rounds out the members of Alpha Flight, and introduces four characters from 2005's Marvel event-the House of M. Armor Wars! Each Armor Wars Booster contains four preassembled, pre-painted miniatures and one feat card, battlefield condition card, or bystander token.

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The Booster - an amazing debut
sooooooooooooo pleasantly surprised...
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great summer read
slightly disappointing...but overall a great novel!

The Booster: A Novel
Jennifer Solow
Manufacturer: Atria
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ASIN: 0743281837

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There was once a time when Jillian didn't need to shop (much less steal) to feel whole. But that was long ago -- when her beloved uncle Bingo still owned Loevner's, the elegant Upper East Side department store. When, as a little girl, she spent hours listening to the wisdom of the perfume counter ladies and modeling party dresses for her uncle's impish partner, Alain; when she danced beneath Loevner's magnificent chandelier, found solace in the secret passageways behind its grand facade, and when her mother's prolonged absences were easily forgotten with a new camel-hair coat or a fresh pair of Mary Janes.

And then one day it was all gone. The department store family, the enchanted world, the endless abundance -- pulled out from under her by her jet-setting mother, Lois; by the father she never knew; by the death of Alain, a cherished friend and confidant; and by the man with two first names who orchestrated the corporate takeover of her family's venerable sanctuary.

Now, years later, Jillian cannot seem to make things right no matter how many Chloé blouses come home in her pocketbook. Her "perfect" life is loosely held together with half milligrams of Ativan and stolen cashmere scarves. It's only a matter of time until everything crumbles.

Penned by one of advertising's most influential and provocative writers, this highly anticipated debut is packed with vibrant characters, bristling dialogue, and the rich detail of the author's real-life research into the clandestine world of shoplifting rings. The Booster is a uniquely stylish, deftly woven story about discovering one's true self in the most unexpected of places.

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Jillian Siegel is living the quintessential Manhattan life: great clothes, fabulous boyfriend, a job at the hottest ad agency in town. But what nobody knows is that this twenty-nine-year-old has a dark little secret -- one that involves stuffing her oversize Gucci handbag with high-priced designer clothes and leaving the store without paying. Penned by one of advertising's most influential and provocative writers, this highly anticipated debut is packed with vibrant characters, bristling dialogue, and the rich detail of the author's real-life research into the clandestine world of shoplifting rings. The Booster is a uniquely stylish, deftly woven story about discovering one's true self in the most unexpected of places.

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The Booster - an amazing debut.......2007-07-31

What a great read, I couldn't set it down. Easy to read and become absorbed in.
I related to the characters, I love Bingo and wish I could have met
Alain, what a great couple! You feel as if you are a part of their world. Poor Shelly, looking to find love through "the family" and what and how did Jillian find herself in that position?
I was so happy with the ending and that everything led to it, without it
being contrived. Ms. Solow did a great job of tying everything together without it falling apart. I just felt sad when the book was over as I just wanted to keep being a part of it.

sooooooooooooo pleasantly surprised..........2007-03-28

I typically give this type of work a pass (shouldn't rely quite as much on dustcover art - certainly not here!)...should mention I've made it only through chapter 3 but felt compelled to toss in my few cents. As an insanely avid reader with a history that includes having lived/partied/grieved in manhattan, worked in advtg., lifted a few lipsticks, popped a few pills & lived to remember (most of) it, this novel is astonishing in its evocation of an era and downright scary in its rehashing of a sense of despair that, in my view, is peculiar to NYC and to a certain type of woman. All that said, this book is also effing hilarious - and am a pretty tough audience in that regard. I laugh out loud infrequently but do manage the welcome guffaw elicited by curb your enthusiasm, monty python, carl hiassen (check out skin tight), the aristocrats and, now, jennifer solow. Where's she been and when's she coming back????

Five Diamonds-Fabulous Read.......2007-02-26

An excellent read, compelling, thought provoking, and an insiders view to a life I know nothing about. I heard a new term at the SFWC, "Dys Lit" and this certainly applies, combating life in an often dysfunctional family. Sharp, witty and painfully truthful. Is anyone truly entitled? Be fabulous and read this book.

great summer read.......2006-07-10

I thoroughly enjoyed Solow's The Booster--much more than I had anticipated. It's glossy cover had me expecting laundry lists of expensive clothes, and while I often did find myself amidst racks of fashionable suits and luxurious cashmere sweaters, Solow digs much deeper into the psyche of protagonist Jillian Siegel than it's book jacket ever would have indicated.

Jillian, niece to the founder of a ritzy Manhattan department store, seems as though she'd be living a picture perfect life, but of course, her thirty-ish years of life have been anything but easy. By the time we meet her in the novel, her beloved uncle (and now former owner of the old department store) is nearing death, she's just lost her job, she's on the rocks with her boyfriend of two years and she finds great pleasure in shoplifting--daily. Eventually, Jillian comes to realize that she has to put an end to her behavior (mind you, this is after she meets her new best friend in a holding cell and goes through intensive training to join an underground shoplifting ring).

Slightly unrealistic but fresh enough to hold my attention, my only real complaint is Solow's use of present tense throughout most of the novel. As readers, we're so used to seeing past tense used in books like this one, that I don't think it was necessary or even beneficial to the story. But, overall, I really did enjoy it. The novel really picks up once Jillian becomes buddy buddy with her quirky cellmate Shelly. After that, I was hooked until the novel's very creative and satisfying ending.

slightly disappointing...but overall a great novel!.......2006-06-15

First, if I could've given this novel half-stars, I would've. I liked it more than just a 3, but not quire as much as a 4. So...like 3.8 maybe :)

I was actually recommended this novel from the author herself through Amazon. After reading the 3-chapter excerpt on her website, I was hooked and just had to get my hands on a copy of the entire book. I enjoyed the novel, just not as much as I would've expected from the first 3 chapters.

Jillian Siegel is a department store owner's niece, although no one knows it. After being fired from her job, she takes to her favorite comfort-activity: shoplifting. As the title gives away, that's what the majority of the novel is about...Jillian's shoplifting.

For me, the novel was awesome and completely addicting until Jillian starts working with the shoplifting ring. I have to say, I found myself trudging through those chapters just hoping she would get herself out and get her life back on track. The "big job" seemed no bigger than any other one...although there was a lot of time spent building it up. For me, too much time was spent building up the heist, and the book wrapped up too quickly. Although I must say, the ending was perfect!

In all, I enjoyed The Booster. I would absolutely recommend it for an awesome beach read. I'm definitely looking forward to Ms. Solow's next novel!

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DC Heroclix Icons Booster Pack

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DC Heroclix: Icons features the most powerful and iconic characters from the DC Universe! These super-heroes and super-villains are stronger than ever and will destroy your opponents! All of your favorite characters feature all-new stats and sculpts, from the members of the JLA and Titans to Batman and his friends!

Bio Booster Armor Guyver: Dark Masters (Viz Graphic Novel)

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Bio Booster Armor Guyver Dark Masters

Bio Booster Armor Guyver: Dark Masters (Viz Graphic Novel)

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Bio Booster Armor Guyver Dark Masters.......2000-03-24

Bio Booster Armor Guyver Dark Masters contains a gripping storyline and awesome graphics. One of the best books by Yoshiki Takaya I know. It coincides with the rest of the Graphic Novels. Namely the first two before it, Bio Booster Armor Guyver and Bio Booster Armor Guyver Revenge of Chronos. Which are both incredible as well. If anyone wants to see a classic Japanesse Graphic Novel with a great story and art. I would suggest Bio Booster Armor Guyver to everyone.

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DC Heroclix Cosmic Justice Booster Box
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ASIN: 1590411080

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Members of the Justice League and the Titans are just a few of the characters that make appearances in Cosmic Justice, the first expansion for the DC HeroClix game. Players can now recreate more of their favorite DC Comics rivalries and teams than ever! Also debuting in Cosmic Justice are special abilities never before seen in the DC HeroClix game. Contents: 4 randomly inserted, prepainted, fully assembled miniatures, 4 I.D. stickers. This product features four different types of box art; the contents remain random.

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MechWarrior: Vanguard Booster Pack

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Power and war abhor vacuums, and the lack of structure in the Inner Sphere means a free-for-all as Houses and Clans grab as many worlds as possible! MechWarrior: Vanguard brings this frantic drive to consolidate power to the MechWarrior collectable miniatures game (CMG), and House Liao's military might leads the charge. As infrastructure further crumbles, new high-risk, high-reward gear is introduced, which could mean the key to victory - or self-destruction!

Neopets TCG: The Secrets Of Mystery Island Booster Blister Pack

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Neopets TCG: The Secrets Of Mystery Island Booster Blister Pack

Manufacturer: Wizards Of The Coast
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ASIN: 0786936037

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Grab your sunscreen before your stouck up on the much-anticipated third expansion to the increasingly popular Neopets traading card game - Secrets of Mystery Island. Along with new abilities, equipment, and items, the Secrets of Mystery Island expansion introduces new Locations, powerful codestones, exotic totems, and six new Neopets - including four new Neopets, Peophins, Pteris, and Techos. Each 8-card booster pack from the 100-card Secret of Mystery Island expansion gives collectrs and players alike even more reasons to expand their growing collections of Neopets trading cards. Target Audience 9-12 years old boys and girls. Neopets.com users. Collectors, players, and fans of other trading card games. - Marketing Support National print advertising campaign in popular consumer magazines targeted at 9-12 year old boys and girls. Extensive online advertising campaign including heavy coverage on Neopets.com. Cross-promotions with neopets.com, Tiger Electronics and Thinkway Toys. Organized Play release day events. - 9 cards per booster blister pack, 24 booster blister packs per display, 6 displays per carton.

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Neopets TCG Booster Blister
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ASIN: 0786934263

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Neopets are magically appearing on cards that you can collect and play with. You'll also discover all sorts of petpets, potions, Neggs, books, Faerie tokens, weapons, and food from all over Neopia. So gather your favorite Neopets and challenge your friends to some real fun! 9 cards per pack