Subject(s): Integrated optics | Optical MEMS | Optics | Optical instruments Summary: "From optical fundamentals to advanced applications, this comprehensive guide to micro-optics covers all the key areas for those who need an in-depth introduction to micro-optic devices, technologies, and applications. Topics covered range from basic optics

Subject(s): Pediatric pharmacology | Children -- Diseases Chemotherapy Summary: "Neonatal and Pediatric Pharmacology offers guidelines for safe, effective, and rational drug therapy in newborns, children and adolescents. The book provides relevant and useful data on the molecular, physiologic, biochemical, and pharmacologic mechanisms of dr

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Subject(s): Plasma turbulence | Kinetic theory of matter Summary: "This three-volume series presents the ideas, models and approaches essential to understanding plasma dynamics and self-organization for researchers and graduate students in plasma physics, controlled fusion and related fields such as plasma astrophysics. Volume I develops th

Subject(s): Libraries and electronic publishing | Electronic books Summary: Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topics

Subject(s): Sexually transmitted diseases | Communicable diseases Summary: "With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, the new edition of ABC of Sexually Transmitted Infections is a much-needed introduction and reference guide providing concise and practical information on a ra

Subject(s): Orthopedic surgery Summary: "The book is divided into two sections. The general principles portion presents orthopaedic basic science in sufficient detail to prepare the reader for the in-training and board examinations. It contains chapters on the basics of the various modalities commonly used for patient evaluation in orthopae

Subject(s): Antimalarials | Antimalarials -- Chemotherapy Summary: "Malaria is the leading parasitic infectious disease in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in terms of morbidity, hospitalization and mortality. Pregnant women and children under the age of five years, especially infants, are the most vulnerable. In SSA where 90% of the global burden

Subject(s): Environmental chemistry | Sustainable development Summary: "United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry, to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. In this book, prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest proble

Subject(s): Human behavior | Social psychology Summary: The capacity to observe, interpret and understand human behaviour is vital for effective social work practice. By choosing to enter a profession that requires high levels of astute observation and listening skills in the interpretation of people's behaviour, social work students have u