There is a pressing need for rationalization and standardization of test procedures for metals for use in all types of structure. This book brings together the latest international research developments, presented at a RILEM workshop held in Naples in May 1990. more »

Until recently, theories of the brain and its diseases, and how it gives rise to mind and emotions were based on the model of a static, non-renewable network of nerve cells and their connections. Then, seemingly overnight, a revolutionary new conception of the brain emerged in the mid-1990s. The sudden ... more »

For the first time, the full story of what happened when Frank Sinatra brought his best pals to party in a land called Vegas. January 1960. Las Vegas is at its smooth, cool peak. The Strip is a jet-age theme park, and the greatest singer in the history of American popular music summons a group of friends ... more »

This practical and comprehensive book enables the engineer to diagnose the cause of a fault, choose the appropriate remedial technique and ensure that the repair work is completed satisfactorily. It will be of value to all those who need to commission, supervise or carry out repairs to concrete structures ... more »

With more than 25 percent new material, this third edition provides an excellent overview of current research on the function, utilization, and nutritional aspects of lactic acid bacteria. The book showcases the scientific, commercial, and technological findings of 37 international contributors that ... more »

This monograph will be valuable for English-speaking scientists wanting to know more about the state-of-the-art in Russian research on non-linear shell theory. It will also be of value to all materials scientists concerned with the use and behaviour of composite materials in structural applications. ... more »

There are approximately 50,000 small water supplies in the UK alone, and thousands more worldwide. Dealing with idiosyncratic characteristics of small water supplies requires specialist knowledge. Small Water Supplies: A Practical Guide provides invaluable guidance for their appropriate management. This ... more »

Studying the morphology, defects, and wear behavior of a variety of material surfaces, Mechanical Tribology examines popular and emerging surface characterization techniques for assessment of the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of various modified surfaces, thin films, and coatings. Its ... more »

The leading international authorities bring together in this contributed volume the latest research and current thinking on advanced fiber reinforced cement composites. Under rigorous editorial control, 13 chapters map out the key properties and behaviour of these materials, which promise to extend their ... more »

This volume examines the social and ethical issues raised in genetic counselling, testing and screening. With equal emphasis on principle and practice, contributions are drawn from the fields of social science, philosophy, and law. more »

This dynamic chronicle of the race to find the "missing links" between humans and apes transports readers into the highly competitive world of fossil hunting and into the lives of the ambitious scientists intent on pinpointing the dawn of humankind.   The quest to find where and when the ... more »

What do George W. Bush, Wal-Mart, Halliburton, gangsta rap, and SUVs have in common? They're all among the hundred ways in which America is screwing up the world. The country that was responsible for many, if not most, of the twentieth century's most important scientific and technological advancements ... more »