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The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes

The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes

This unique book presents an integrated approach to the chemistry of art materials exploring the many chemical processes involved. The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials: Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes engages readers with historical vignettes detailing examples of unexpected outcomes due to materials used by known artists. The book discusses artists’ materials focusing on relevant chemical mechanisms which underlie the synthesis and deterioration of inorganic pigments in paintings the ageing of the binder in oil paintings and sulfation of wall paintings as well as the toxicology of these pigments and solvents used by artists. Mechanisms illustrate the stepwise structural transformation of a variety of art materials. Based on the author’s years of experience teaching college chemistry the approach is descriptive and non-mathematical throughout. An introductory section includes a review of basic concepts and provides concise descriptions of analytical methods used in contemporary art conservation. Additional features include: Illustrations of chemical reactivity associated with art materials Includes a review of chemical bonding principles redox and mechanism writing Covers analytical techniques used by art conservation scientists Accessible for readers with a limited science background Provides numerous references for readers seeking additional information | The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes

GBP 59.99
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Managing Hazardous Air Pollutants State of the Art

Managing Hazardous Air Pollutants State of the Art

Managing Hazardous Air Pollutants presents a detailed examination of the state-of-the-art in the management of air pollutants (air toxics). This important new volume focuses on the latest research regulatory perspectives modeling environmental and human risk assessments new control strategies monitoring programs risk communication and risk management. Key chapters in the book are devoted to these timely subjects: | Managing Hazardous Air Pollutants State of the Art

GBP 31.99
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Clean Room Technology in ART Clinics A Practical Guide

Clean Room Technology in ART Clinics A Practical Guide

Regulatory agencies worldwide have issued directives or such requirements for air quality standards in embryology laboratories. This practical guide reviews the application of clean room technology or controlled environments specifically suited for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Units. Its comprehensive coverage includes material on airborne particles and volatile organic compounds including basic concepts regulation construction materials certification clinical results in humans and more. | Clean Room Technology in ART Clinics A Practical Guide

GBP 66.99
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Digital Forensic Art Techniques A Professional’s Guide to Corel Painter

Digital Forensic Art Techniques A Professional’s Guide to Corel Painter

Digital Forensic Art Techniques: A Professional’s Guide to Corel PainterTM illustrates hands-on techniques to digitally create forensic art for police and investigative purposes. Coverage focuses specifically on how to utilize the software to create realistic human likenesses including composites of suspects and drawings of persons in unidentified remains cases. Drawing digitally is like using any tool in art: a pencil a charcoal stick a conte’ crayon. A stylus is just another tool to master. Digital work is easier for artists to send to the case detective and the work always reproduces exactly as it was completed. Another benefit to working digitally is that one can use video conferencing with a witness online to provide services remotely world-wide. This enables police departments who have never had access to a forensic artist to have a sketch done within hours of the crime. Chapters address the more basic functions to serve as a primer for those transitioning to working digitally. There is also instruction on light and shadow and bones and muscles of the skull. All of the discussion is intended to make the reader see things as an artist to improve drawing skills and overall digital techniques. In short Digital Forensic Art Techniques is a practical easy-to-follow manual for working forensic artists that will give readers a solid base from which to start. It serves as an essential resource to greater skill and comfort with the hardware and software thus furthering current best practices and technological advances in the field. | Digital Forensic Art Techniques A Professional’s Guide to Corel Painter

GBP 59.99
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Winsor McCay His Life and Art

Winsor McCay His Life and Art

This volume is the only existing biography of one of America's greatest and most influential cartoonists. Winsor McCay (1867-1934) is universally acknowledged as the first master of both the comic strip and the animated cartoon. Although invented by others both genres were developed into enduring popular art of the highest imagination through McCay's innovative genius. Included are new materials found since the previous publication of the book such as new comic strips of Little Nemo in Slumberland and new sketches of Gertie the Dinosaur. Key Features In the book the author reviews and fully analyzes mcCay's achievements in print and film while examining his work in relation to his life family and to American culture and values of the period. This painstakingly thorough biography begins with mcCay's childhood in Michigan to his seat as one of the greatest of the early animators. Originally published in 1987 it is now back in print in a new expanded and revised edition. Included are new amterials found since the previous publication of the book such as new comic strips of Little Nemo inSlumberland and new sketches of Gertie the Dinosaur. | Winsor McCay His Life and Art

GBP 140.00
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Holistic Game Development with Unity 3e An All-in-One Guide to Implementing Game Mechanics Art Design and Programming

Holistic Game Development with Unity 3e An All-in-One Guide to Implementing Game Mechanics Art Design and Programming

Master game design and digital art principles simultaneously with this all-in-one guide to creating games in the cutting-edge game engine Unity. Reworked for C# and Unity 2018 & 2019 and bursting with images and tutorials Penny de Byl’s Holistic Game Development with Unity will help the reader gain the multidisciplinary skills needed to succeed in the independent game industry. Holistic Game Development with Unity includes new coverage on Augmented Reality Networking and Virtual Reality such as the Oculus Rift. Supplementary material including instructional videos discussion forums and art assets are provided in the companion website located at www. holistic3d. com. Learn to combine the beauty of art and the functionality of programming in de Byl’s third edition for Unity game development. Key features: Art and programming in Unity the only one-stop shop for individual developers and small teams looking to tackle both tasks. Proven step-by-step tutorials show you how to design and structure an entire game in Unity with art assets. Revised to cover the Unity game engine versions 2018 and 2019. New coverage of Nav Meshes Augmented Reality Mobile Builds and Mecanim. An introduction to essential two- and three-dimensional mathematical and physics concepts. A portfolio of royalty free reusable game mechanics. Revamped and expanded accompanying website www. holistic3d. com features project source code instructional videos art assets author blog and discussion forums. Additional challenge questions and lesson plans are available online for an enhanced learning experience. | Holistic Game Development with Unity 3e An All-in-One Guide to Implementing Game Mechanics Art Design and Programming

GBP 48.99
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The Art of Investigation

The Art of Investigation

The Art of Investigation examines the qualities required to be a professional thorough and effective investigator. As the title suggests it delves into more than the steps and procedures involved in managing an investigation it also covers the soft skills necessary to effectively direct investigations and intuit along the way. The editors and contributing authors are the best in their field and bring a wealth of real-world knowledge and experience to the subject. There are several publications available on the nuts-and-bolts of the process and stages of an investigation. That ground has been covered. However little has been published on the investigative skills required the traits necessary and the qualities endemic to an inquisitive mind that can be cultivated to improve an investigator’s professional skill-set. Each chapter discusses the applicability of the traits to the contributor’s own work and experience as an investigator. In doing so the contributors provide a story—or set of stories—from their personal experience which demonstrates a given trait and its importance in the course of their investigative work and career. This will be first-hand experience that will serve to help any investigative professional in the course of their work. The case examples included throughout are sometimes surprising but always engaging and insightful. An investigator must keep an open mind above all else and this book will lift the veil on the inner workings of an investigation in addition to the thought processes and inner monologues of an investigator as part of that process. Key Features• Chapters highlight the qualities and traits—the soft skills—that are required and which can be improved over time to be a thorough investigator. • A veritable Who’s Who of renowned investigative experts lend their personal expertise and experience to this how-to manual for investigators. • A unique approach is applied and provides self-help advice for both new and experienced investigative and security professionals. • The book focuses on the learned acquired and intuitive skills of investigation—a nuanced but essential aspect of the investigative skill-set. The Art of Investigation will be a welcome addition to any investigator’s toolkit and will also be of interest to students in criminal justice security and Homeland Security programs security consultants corporate and private security professionals and the legal community.

GBP 42.99
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Environment Art in the Game Industry A Guide to Rich and Realistic Environments Using Substance Designer

Environment Art in the Game Industry A Guide to Rich and Realistic Environments Using Substance Designer

This book explains the fundamentals of being a talented games Environment Artist by outlining the key considerations that most Environment Artists tend to forget. Focusing on the use of Substance Designer to create rich colourful and realistic environments the book shows how to improve storytelling and how to think outside the box. Following a step-by-step process to create realistic state-of-the-art materials that help bring game narratives and worlds to life this book provides a new perspective on Environment Art by covering the latest most creative industry techniques using Substance Designer. This book should appeal to new and aspiring games Environment Artists as well as those looking to increase their knowledge of Substance Designer. The final stages of this book give a sneak peek into creating foliage in the game industry. Henry Kelly is the Lead Artist at REWIND a VR and AR studio with the vision of a better future for VR and AR. | Environment Art in the Game Industry A Guide to Rich and Realistic Environments Using Substance Designer

GBP 44.99
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Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes Tactile Mathematics Art and Craft for all to Explore Second Edition

Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes Tactile Mathematics Art and Craft for all to Explore Second Edition

Winner Euler Book Prize awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs this non-traditional tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry art nature and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine architecture fashion & quantum computing. | Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes Tactile Mathematics Art and Craft for all to Explore Second Edition

GBP 24.99
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Forensic Engineering The Art and Craft of A Failure Detective

Forensic Engineering The Art and Craft of A Failure Detective

Forensic Engineering: The Art and Craft of a Failure Detective synthesizes the current academic knowledge with advances in process and techniques developed in the last several years to bring forensic materials and engineering analysis into the 21st century. The techniques covered in the book are applied to the myriad types of cases the forensic engineer and investigator may face serving as a working manual for practitioners. Analytical techniques and practical applied engineering principles are illustrated in such cases as patent and intellectual property disputes building and product failures faulty design air and rail disasters automobile recalls and civil and criminal cases. Both private and criminal cases are covered as well as the legal obligation requirements and responsibilities under the law particularly in cases of serious injury or even death. Forensic Engineering will appeal to professionals working in failure analysis loss adjustment occupational health and safety as well as professionals working in a legal capacity in cases of produce failure and liability—including criminal cases fraud investigation and private consultants in engineering and forensic engineering. | Forensic Engineering The Art and Craft of A Failure Detective

GBP 77.99
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The Art of Investigation Revisited Practical Tips from the Experts

The Art of Investigation Revisited Practical Tips from the Experts

The Art of Investigation Revisited: Practical Tips from the Experts examines the qual- ities required to be a professional thorough and effective investigator and is a follow up to the authors’ highly touted book The Art of Investigation (2019). This book features a wholly new line-up of investigators experienced professionals in the field who delve into the soft skills that make an investigator effective. Each chapter examines a specific quality required to be a professional thorough and—most importantly—successful in this challenging discipline. The editors and contributing authors are all top in their field and bring a wealth of real-world knowledge and experience to the subject. While several publications exist on the procedures and steps of an investigation few books cover the creative and intuitive skills required. Such traits are necessary to continually question in the face of investigative roadblocks unique qualities endemic to an inquisitive mind that can be trained to improve an investigator’s professional skill set. Each chapter discusses the applicability of the traits and requirements to the contributor’s own work and experience as an investigator. In doing so the contributors will provide valuable stories from their personal experience which demonstrates their use or a given trait and its importance in the course of their investigative work and career. The case examples included throughout are engaging and as is often the case surprising. An investigator must keep an open mind above all else and this book seeks to lift the veil on the inner workings of an investigation and the thought pro- cess and inner monologue of an investigator as part of that process. The book is a welcome addition to any investigator’s toolkit and is also of interest to students in criminal justice security and Homeland Security programs security consultants corporate and private security professionals and the legal community. | The Art of Investigation Revisited Practical Tips from the Experts

GBP 54.99
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Field to Palette Dialogues on Soil and Art in the Anthropocene

Field to Palette Dialogues on Soil and Art in the Anthropocene

Field to Palette: Dialogues on Soil and Art in the Anthropocene is an investigation of the cultural meanings representations and values of soil in a time of planetary change. The book offers critical reflections on some of the most challenging environmental problems of our time including land take groundwater pollution desertification and biodiversity loss. At the same time the book celebrates diverse forms of resilience in the face of such challenges beginning with its title as a way of honoring locally controlled food production methods championed by field to plate movements worldwide. By focusing on concepts of soil functionality the book weaves together different disciplinary perspectives in a collection of dialogue texts between artists and scientists interviews by the editors and invited curators essays and poems by earth scientists and humanities scholars soil recipes maps and DIY experiments. With contributions from over 100 internationally renowned researchers and practitioners Field to Palette presents a set of visual methodologies and worldviews that expand our understanding of soil and encourage readers to develop their own interpretations of the ground beneath our feet. | Field to Palette Dialogues on Soil and Art in the Anthropocene

GBP 59.99
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The Art of Proving Binomial Identities

The Art of Proving Binomial Identities

The Art of Proving Binomial Identities accomplishes two goals: (1) It provides a unified treatment of the binomial coefficients and (2) Brings together much of the undergraduate mathematics curriculum via one theme (the binomial coefficients). The binomial coefficients arise in a variety of areas of mathematics: combinatorics of course but also basic algebra (binomial theorem) infinite series (Newton’s binomial series) differentiation (Leibniz’s generalized product rule) special functions (the beta and gamma functions) probability statistics number theory finite difference calculus algorithm analysis and even statistical mechanics. The book is very suitable for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students and includes various exercises asking them to prove identities. Students will find that the text and notes at the end of the chapters encourages them to look at binomial coefficients from different angles. With this learning experience students will be able to understand binomial coefficients in a new way. Features:Provides a unified treatment of many of the techniques for proving binomial coefficient identities. Ties together several of the courses in the undergraduate mathematics curriculum via a single theme. A textbook for a capstone or senior seminar course in mathematics. Contains several results by the author on proof techniques for binomial coefficients that are not well-known. Ideal for self-study it contains a large number of exercises at the end of each chapter with hints or solutions for every exercise at the end of the book.

GBP 42.99
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Water Agriculture and the Environment in Spain: can we square the circle?

Water Agriculture and the Environment in Spain: can we square the circle?

The world water problems are a due to bad governance not to physical water scarcity. This book is inspired by this statement and explores whether it holds in a specific country Spain where climatic conditions – Spain is one of the most arid countries of the European Union - would fully justify saying that water problems are due to physical water scarcity. The metrification of water uses and their monetary value is a first important step in understanding how reallocation of water among users could help mitigating many of current water problems in Spain. However water reallocation among users or from users to nature is far from simple. Initiatives portrayed as the solution to the water governance ‘jigsaw’ – e. g. water trade improved water use efficiency users collective action public participation – are not free of difficulties and shortcomings. The book explores the growing need for maintaining Spain’s natural capital and the human component of water governance – people’s needs wishes (vested) interests aspirations – that often determine the result of decisions and sometimes lead water management to a deadlock. This book takes a step forward in showing a more complex - and also closer to reality - picture of water governance in Spain. | Water Agriculture and the Environment in Spain: can we square the circle?

GBP 69.99
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Acting and Character Animation The Art of Animated Films Acting and Visualizing

Acting and Character Animation The Art of Animated Films Acting and Visualizing

Animation has a lot to do with acting. That is character animation not the standardized mechanical process of animation. Acting and animation are highly creative processes. This book is divided into two parts: From film history we learn about the importance of actors and the variety of acting that goes into animation; then we will turn to the actor's point of view to describe the various techniques involved. Through exhaustive research and interviews with people ranging from the late Ray Harryhausen Jim Danforth Joe Letteri and Bruno Bozzetto this book will be the primary source for animators and animation actors. Key Features Interviews with industry legends are found throughout this exhaustive work on animation From film history we learn about the importance of actors and the variety of acting that goes into animation then turn to the actor's point of view to describe the various techniques involved Coverage of acting from Vaudeville to Rotoscoping to Performance Capture Case studies throughout bring the content to life while providing actionable tools and techniques that can be used immediately | Acting and Character Animation The Art of Animated Films Acting and Visualizing

GBP 66.99
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Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Modern medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies are so complex and computer driven that it is difficult for physicians and technologists to know exactly what is happening at the point-of-care. Medical physicists responsible for filling this gap in knowledge must stay abreast of the latest advances at the intersection of medical imaging and radiation therapy. This book provides medical physicists and radiation oncologists current and relevant information on Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) a state-of-the-art approach that uses a feedback process to account for patient-specific anatomic and/or biological changes thus delivering highly individualized radiation therapy for cancer patients. The book should also benefit medical dosimetrists and radiation therapists. Adaptive Radiation Therapy describes technological and methodological advances in the field of ART as well as initial clinical experiences using ART for selected anatomic sites. Divided into three sections (radiobiological basis current technologies and clinical applications) the book covers: Morphological and biological biomarkers for patient-specific planningDesign and optimization of treatment plans Delivery of IMRT and IGRT intervention methodologies of ARTManagement of intrafraction variations particularly with respiratory motion Quality assurance needed to ensure the safe delivery of ART ART applications in several common cancer types / anatomic sites The technology and methodology for ART have advanced significantly in the last few years and accumulated clinical data have demonstrated the need for ART in clinical settings assisted by the wide application of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). This book shows the real potential for supplying every patient with individualized radiation therapy that is maximally accurate and precise.

GBP 44.99
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Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques Volume 2: Clinical Perspectives

Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques Volume 2: Clinical Perspectives

Established as the definitive reference for the IVF clinic the sixth edition has been extensively revised with the addition of several important new contributions on clinical topics including The use of digitalization and precision medicine in the IVF clinic The environment and reproduction The use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists and the efficiency of IVF Controlled ovarian stimulation for freeze-all cycles Immunology in ART Home monitoring of ART cycles Luteal-phase support in ART The POSEIDON stratification of ‘low prognosis’ patients in ART Controlled ovarian stimulation for low responder patients Adjuvants for poor responders Innovative therapies in diminished ovarian reserve and primary ovarian insufficiency patients and Fertility options for transgender and nonbinary individuals. As previously methods protocols and techniques of choice are presented by IVF pioneers and eminent international experts. | Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques Volume 2: Clinical Perspectives

GBP 200.00
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AI for Arts

AI for Arts

AI for Arts is a book for anyone fascinated by the man–machine connection an unstoppable evolution that is intertwining us with technology in an ever-greater degree and where there is an increasing concern that it will be technology that comes out on top. Thus presented here through perhaps its most esoteric form namely art this unfolding conundrum is brought to its apex. What is left of us humans if artificial intelligence also surpasses us when it comes to art? The articulation of an artificial intelligence art manifesto is long overdue so hopefully this book can fill a gap that will have repercussions not only for aesthetic and philosophical considerations but possibly more so for the development of artificial intelligence.

GBP 22.99
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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a general term for many lymphomas of the skin including mycosis Fungoides and Sezary syndrome. This book presents the state of the art in CTCL epidemiology clinical features pathology immunochemistry diagnostic molecular techniques staging and prognosis and treatment. Edited by one of the leading experts in the disease Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome provides comprehensive coverage of the disease and presents techniques for diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment modalities such as ultraviolet light steroids and topical chemotherapeutics. | Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome

GBP 59.99
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