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Highly practical yet authoritative, the new edition of Modern Infectious Disease Epidemiology has been thoroughly updated and revised in line with changing health concerns. This successful book continues to outline the tools available to the infec...

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This thought-provoking book exposes and challenges the hidden assumptions of modern medicine: the body is a kind of machine, symptoms must be caused by disease, health depends on healthcare, prevention is better than cure, things that can be measu...

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Labyrinth spillways are almost as old as dam engineering. In spite of the fact that they appear as a very good technical-economical compromise, only 0.1% of large dams are equipped with such weirs. The main reason for this is that traditional laby...

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R Companion to Epidemiology: Study Design and Data Analysis is a companion volume to the classic textbook by Mark Woodward, Epidemiology: Study Design and Data Analysis, Third Edition. It aims to equip the reader with sufficient knowledge to use R...

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A well-rounded and articulate examination of polymer properties at the molecular level, Polymer Chemistry focuses on fundamental principles based on underlying chemical structures, polymer synthesis, characterization, and properties. It emphasizes...

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Radiology plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis and management of childhood diseases. This is reflected in both paediatric and radiology post graduate exams, where candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of paediatric pathology, cl...

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Engineers are expected to design structures and machines that can operate in challenging and volatile environments, while allowing for variation in materials and noise in measurements and signals. Statistics in Engineering, Second Edition: With Ex...

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The Primary FRCA Structured Oral Examination Study Guide 2: Pharmacology and Clinical Topics, Third Edition provides answers to the questions regularly posed by the FRCA examiners. The key information to succeed in the Primary FRCA examination has...

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Cluster Randomised Trials, Second Edition discusses the design, conduct, and analysis of trials that randomise groups of individuals to different treatments. It explores the advantages of cluster randomisation, with special attention given to eval...

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All civil engineering and construction projects require some sort of solid foundation, but ground conditions bring some degree of uncertainty to every project. Dealing properly with uncertainty over ground conditions can make the difference betwee...

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Written by an expert in the game industry, Christer Ericson's new book is a comprehensive guide to the components of efficient real-time collision detection systems. The book provides the tools and know-how needed to implement industrial-strength ...

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* Choose the right programmable logic devices and development tools * Understand the design, verification, and testing issues * Plan schedules and allocate resources efficiently Choose the right programmable logic devices with this guide to the te...

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No engineering structure can be built on the ground or within it without the influence of geology being experienced by the engineer. Yet geology is an ancillary subject to students of engineering and it is therefore essential that their training i...

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Creating robust artificial intelligence is one of the greatest challenges for game developers, yet the commercial success of a game is often dependent upon the quality of the AI. In this book, Ian Millington brings extensive professional experienc...

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Games are no longer confined to card tables and computer screens. Emmy award winning games like "e;The Fallen Alternate Reality Game"e; (based on the ABC show) or "e;The Lost Experience"e; (based on the CBS hit show)- are pervasive...

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Well-known Maya professional, Michael Ingrassia, takes readers through his unique style of modeling: "e;Image Based Modeling"e; where efficient, realistic models can be created very quickly. Ingrassia's techniques allow modelers to create ...

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As the emphasis in construction moves from building new bridges to maintenance and rehabilitation of existing stock, bridge management is becoming an increasingly important subject. This is the definitive, single volume reference for professionals...

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From Windows Solitaire to Bejeweled to Wii Tennis, casual games have radically changed the landscape of games. By simplifying gameplay and providing quick but intense blasts of engaging play, casual games have drawn in huge new audiences of player...

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Create physically realistic 3D Graphics environments with this introduction to the ideas and techniques behind the process. Author David H. Eberly includes simulations to introduce the key problems involved and then gradually reveals the mathemati...

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This book is among the first books to provide an in-depth look at how to implement Python with Maya,. It is an ideal resource for technical artists looking to boost productivity and enhance performance and interoperability. With this practical gui...

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Physics is really important to game programmers who need to know how to add physical realism to their games. They need to take into account the laws of physics when creating a simulation or game engine, particularly in 3D computer graphics, for th...

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This new text-atlas focuses on anatomy and procedural strategy for perfusion CT imaging in the diagnosis and management of cancer. It will use a combination of pictures and schematic diagrams that show how this new modality can be used to assess a...

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Formulated by members of the International Scientific Committee of Radionuclides in Nephro-urology (ISCORN), Functional Imaging in Nephro-urology is not a textbook on uronephrology or radionuclides in nephro-urology, or even a book on new techniqu...

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Completely revised and updated, this is the seventh edition of Levine's classic pharmacology textbook. Known for it's thorough coverage and intelligent organization, the book covers the basic principles of pharmacological interactions on the human...

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Due to global competition, safety regulations, and other factors, manufacturers are increasingly pressed to create products that are safe, highly reliable, and of high quality. Engineers and quality assurance professionals need a cross-disciplinar...

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This book provides practical surgical solutions to congenital or acquired penile anomalies and diseases to the practicing urologist who encounters them in their daily practice. It also discusses the best way to approach these patients, and how bes...

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The book is the first major review of menopause-associated osteoporosis, post WHI. The book has in-depth sections on the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and diagnosis of osteoporosis. The chief focus is on medical prevention and treatment, and include...

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Written in an easy-to-follow, quick reference format, Movement Disorders: 100 Instructive Cases provides a series of 100 case studies of patients with movement disorders. Radiology images, histopathology, and patient photographs are presented in f...

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Multidetector Computed Tomography in Cerebrovascular Disease: CT Perfusion Imaging focuses on anatomy and procedural strategy for perfusion CT imaging in clinical neurology and cerebrovascular disease. This text-atlas combines pictures and schemat...

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With the newer ablative and non-ablative techniques offering precise methods for improving photo-aged skin, facial skin rejuvenation is particularly popular. Ablative and Non-Ablative Facial Skin Rejuvenation discusses the various lasers, light so...

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