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The Food Chemistry Laboratory A Manual for Experimental Foods Dietetics and Food Scientists Second Edition

The Food Chemistry Laboratory A Manual for Experimental Foods Dietetics and Food Scientists Second Edition

A popular book in its first edition The Food Chemistry Laboratory: A Manual for Experimental Foods Dietetics and Food Scientists Second Edition continues to provide students with practical knowledge of the fundamentals of designing executing and reporting the results of a research project. Presenting experiments that can be completed in many cases without requiring extensive student laboratory facilities the authors include new exercises in the areas of physical properties lipids proteins and gelatin. Also new in this edition are a brief introduction to each laboratory exercise and a listing of materials needed approximate time needed for completion and possible complications and/or pitfalls. Tested and refined for over 20 years and performed by thousands of students experiments are presented within 12 planned laboratory sessions. This flexible format allows you to create your own laboratory sessions by choosing the number and order of sessions and experiments to be performed. In addition to the well-tested experiments The Food Chemistry Laboratory Second Edition provides students with information on accessing food chemistry literature research proposal preparation preparing oral and written technical reports and an evaluation score sheet. Guidelines for preparing laboratory notebooks are also included and a handy appendix allows rapid access to directions for setting up a difference testing experiment. | The Food Chemistry Laboratory A Manual for Experimental Foods Dietetics and Food Scientists Second Edition

GBP 175.00
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Bariatric Surgery Patients A Nutritional Guide

Bariatric Surgery Patients A Nutritional Guide

Approximately 65% of our population is overweight and 12% are morbidly obese. This is despite more than 25 years of attempted medical management. Clearly all current efforts have failed to control this enormous problem. Could it be that we have failed to recognize the cause of the disease and therefore have misdirected our efforts? � Alfredo Fernandez MD FASMBS Surgeon Tampa Florida Reducing obesity through bariatric surgery provides a sustainable weight loss regimen because it restricts the size of the stomach and limits food intake. However the surgery limits the amount of nutrients absorbed by the stomach and small intestine. This book provides a comprehensive practical guide on pre- and post-nutrition considerations in bariatric patients. It describes surgeries including gastric bypass lap band and sleeve; nutrition protocols for surgery patients; pregnancy considerations- pre- and post-surgery; food consumption post-surgery; advancing healthy food intake after surgery; minimizing negative side effects; and recommendations to maintain healthy diet. This nutritional guide provides health care practitioners descriptions and answers to the many questions bariatric surgery patients need to know and ask in support group meetings and individual counseling sessions. The first chapter focuses on Selling Obesity and Food as a Cheap and Legal Drug outlining how food advertising portion size increases and food frauds have contributed to the obesity crisis. New research into gut hormones microbiome influence on obesity firmicutes and histamine are included as well as pregnancy after bariatric surgery and lifestyle changes�eating sleep hydration stress management�needed for success after surgery. Many health care practitioners will use the Post Op Discharge Diet stages of progression to explain how the patient needs to prepare for their liquid diet and overcome numerous issues like dumping syndrome hypoglycemia a | Bariatric Surgery Patients A Nutritional Guide

GBP 175.00
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Chemistry and the Chemical Industry A Practical Guide for Non-Chemists

Chemistry and the Chemical Industry A Practical Guide for Non-Chemists

As chemical companies strive to be more competitive in the world economy it is essential that their employees including sales and marketing personnel as well as administrative support groups understand the basic concepts of the science upon which the industry is based. The authors who have over 100 years of combined experience in the chemical industry developed this easy-to-read book to provide a fundamental understanding of the chemical industry for non-chemists and those poised to enter the chemical profession. Designed specifically for self-study Chemistry and the Chemical Industry: A Practical Guide for Non-Chemists reviews the important aspects of industrial chemistry in a way that can be easily understood even if you have not taken any formal chemistry courses. The authors provide a clear concise presentation of the foremost issues behind the chemical discipline along with key definitions and concepts so you can readily obtain an appreciation of the nature of the industry and its contribution to society. Even though you are not at the lab bench you can still understand recognize and partake in discussions about the work being done at your company. Compiled in a straightforward and accessible manner this book is unique in that it bridges the gap between nonscientific employees and the scientific world in which they operate. The first chapter begins with a description of the chemical industry. It defines the most common terms used in chemistry drawing on nonscientific analogies whenever possible. In the following chapters the authors review the concepts and terminology of organic and inorganic chemistry polymer chemistry high volume chemicals and environmental concerns about chemical production with each subject presented as a graphic representation accompanied by a description. Finally there is a short compilation of general information sources for further study. Chemistry and the Chemical Industry: A Practical Guide for No | Chemistry and the Chemical Industry A Practical Guide for Non-Chemists

GBP 175.00
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Probability Foundations for Engineers

Power Converters for Electric Vehicles

Environmental Microbiology for Engineers

Environmental Microbiology for Engineers

The third edition of Environmental Microbiology for Engineers explores the role that microorganisms play in the engineered protection and enhancement of an environment. Offering a perfect balance of microbiological knowledge and environmental biotechnology principles it provides a practical understanding of microorganisms and their functions in the environment and in environmental engineering systems. The book also presents a quantitative description of applied microbiological processes and their engineering design. This updated edition includes all new information on construction biotechnology biogeotechnical engineering construction biomaterials environmental engineering of life-support closed ecosystems defense biotechnologies and biosafety in civil and environmental engineering. Features: Classroom tested in universities as a primary course text for civil and environmental engineering students Includes quizzes problems and solutions for better understanding of the material Covers essential topics such as the diversity and functions of microorganisms in the environment and environmental engineering systems the structure and functions of microbial ecosystems applied microbial genetics and molecular biology environmental bioengineering and more Offers combined coverage of microbiology and biotechnology adapted for students in advanced civil and environmental engineering courses Environmental Microbiology for Engineers provides a practical understanding of microorganisms in civil engineering processes and their functions in environmental engineering systems. It is intended for upper-level undergraduate graduate and post-graduate students of civil and environmental engineering. It is also useful for practicing environmental engineers working in the areas of wastewater solid waste treatment soil remediation and ground improvement.

GBP 105.00
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Acupuncture Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain A Textbook for Orthopaedics Anesthesia and Rehabilitation

Data Science for Engineers

Guidelines for Developing Instructions

Physical Methods for Materials Characterisation

Mechanics of Elastic Waves and Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation

Mechanics of Elastic Waves and Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation

Summary:This book presents necessary background knowledge on mechanics to understand and analyze elastic wave propagation in solids and fluids. This knowledge is necessary for elastic wave propagation modeling and for interpreting experimental data generated during ultrasonic nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E). The book covers both linear and nonlinear analyses of ultrasonic NDT&E techniques. The materials presented here also include some exercise problems and solution manual. Therefore this book can serve as a textbook or reference book for a graduate level course on elastic waves and/or ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation. It will be also useful for instructors who are interested in designing short courses on elastic wave propagation in solids or NDT&E. The materials covered in the first two chapters provide the fundamental knowledge on linear mechanics of deformable solids while Chapter 4 covers nonlinear mechanics. Thus both linear and nonlinear ultrasonic techniques are covered here. Nonlinear ultrasonic techniques are becoming more popular in recent years for detecting very small defects and damages. However this topic is hardly covered in currently available textbooks. Researchers mostly rely on published research papers and research monographs to learn about nonlinear ultrasonic techniques. Chapter 3 describes elastic wave propagation modeling techniques using DPSM. Chapter 5 is dedicated to an important and very active research field – acoustic source localization – that is essential for structural health monitoring and for localizing crack and other type of damage initiation regions. Features• Introduces Linear and Nonlinear ultrasonic techniques in a single book. • Commences with basic definitions of displacement displacement gradient traction and stress. • Provides step by step derivations of fundamental equations of mechanics as well as linear and nonlinear wave propagation analysis. • Discusses basic theory in addition to providing detailed NDE applications. • Provides extensive example and exercise problems along with an extensive solutions manual. | Mechanics of Elastic Waves and Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation

GBP 120.00
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Introduction to Sustainability for Engineers

Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring

Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring

Although most mining companies utilise systems for slope monitoring experience indicates that mining operations continue to be surprised by the occurrence of adverse geotechnical events. A comprehensive and robust performance monitoring system is an essential component of slope management in an open pit mining operation. The development of such a system requires considerable expertise to ensure the monitoring system is effective and reliable. Written by instrumentation experts and geotechnical practitioners Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring is an initiative of the Large Open Pit (LOP) Project and the fifth book in the Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design series. Its 10 chapters present the process of establishing and operating a slope monitoring system; the fundamentals of pit slope monitoring instrumentation and methods; monitoring system operation; data acquisition management and analysis; and utilising and communicating monitoring results. The implications of increased automation of mining operations are also discussed including the future requirements of performance monitoring. Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring summarises leading mine industry practice in monitoring system design implementation system management data management and reporting and provides guidance for engineers geologists technicians and others responsible for geotechnical risk management. This book is an initiative of the Large Open Pit (LOP) Project and the fifth book in the Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design series. It summarises leading mine industry practice in monitoring system design implementation system management data management and reporting and provides guidance for engineers geologists technicians and others responsible for geotechnical risk management.

GBP 145.00
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Metamaterials for Antenna Applications

Metamaterials for Antenna Applications

The book presents an engineering approach for the development of metamaterials and metasurfaces with emphasis on application in antennas. It offers an in-depth study performance analysis and extensive characterization on different types of metamaterials and metasurfaces. Practical examples included in the book will help readers to enhance performance of antennas and also develop metamaterial-based absorbers for a variety of applications. Key Features Provides background for design and development of metamaterial structures using novel unit cells Gives in-depth performance study of miniaturization of microstrip antennas Discusses design and development of both transmission and reflection types metasurfaces and their practical applications. Verifies a variety of Metamaterial structures and Metasurfaces experimentally The target audience of this book is postgraduate students and researchers involved in antenna designs. Researchers and engineers interested in enhancing the performance of the antennas using metamaterials will find this book extremely useful. The book will also serve as a good reference for developing artificial materials using metamaterials and their practical applications. Amit K. Singh is Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu India. He is a Member of the IEEE USA. Mahesh P. Abegaonkar is Associate Professor at the Centre for Applied Research in Electronics at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE USA. Shiban Kishen Koul is Emeritus Professor at the Centre for Applied Research in Electronics at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He is a Life Fellow of the Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) USA a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and a Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). | Metamaterials for Antenna Applications

GBP 130.00
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Physical Methods for Microorganisms Detection

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes are a fundamental part of the clinical management of patients with chronic respiratory diseases. This comprehensive reference book places pulmonary rehabilitation within the wider framework of respiratory disease. Now in six parts it includes new sections on the development of PR as a discipline global perspectives on quality control new chapters on early PR post exacerbation and personalized rehabilitation innovative approaches to exercise PR in interstitial lung disease and lung transplantation and the latest research into the application of music dance and yoga. Key FeaturesGlobal contributions compare practice around the world where differences have developed. New six Part structure covers new approaches to exercise testing interstitial lung diseases and other diseases and add-on interventions drawing on new technologies. Contains recommendations of the large collaborative ERS/ATS task forces on guidelines for PR as well as suggested policies for its implementation and use. Covers the important topic of balance impairment as a focus of rehabilitation for the at-risk patient and a new chapter on monitoring physical activity. The voices of patients and caregivers describe the impact of chronic respiratory disease on their lives. Features an exclusive chapter on COVID-19 that discusses the short- and long-term pathophysiological consequences provides information about the potential role of physiotherapy in the management of hospitalized patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 and details on who where and how to deliver programs to COVID-19 and non COVID-19 patients in the lockdown and post lockdown era.

GBP 99.99
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Propagation Modeling for Wireless Communications

Propagation Modeling for Wireless Communications

This book introduces the various approaches and tools used for modelling different propagation environments and lays the foundation for developing a unified theoretical framework for future integrated communication networks. In the case of each type of network the book uses basic concepts of physics mathematics geometry and probability theory to study the impact of the dimension and shape of the propagation environment and relative transmit-receive position on the information flow. The book provides an introduction into wireless communication systems and networks and their applications. For both systems and networks the basic hard (encoder modulator etc. ) and soft components (information signal etc. ) are discussed through schematic block diagrams. Next each of the modes of communication namely radio waves acoustic waves magnetic induction optical waves biological particles (molecules aerosols neural synapse etc. ) and quantum field are discussed. For each communication scenario presented the impact of different environmental factors on the propagation phenomenon is articulated followed by different channel modelling (deterministic analytical and stochastic) techniques that are used to characterize the propagation environment. Finally future trends in wireless communication networks are examined and envisioned for next generations 6G/7G of communication systems like space information networks sea-to-sky internet of vehicles and internet of bio-nano things. Based on the future trends of integrated networks the book drives the need for a generalized channel model irrespective of the media and mode of information transfer. The primary audience for the book is post-graduate students researchers and academics in electronics and communications engineering electrical engineering and computer science. | Propagation Modeling for Wireless Communications

GBP 110.00
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Java Programming for Engineers

Diagnostic Endometrial Pathology 2E

Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Applications

Radiation Biology for Medical Physicists

Protocols for Macroalgae Research

Cost Analysis for Engineers and Scientists

Nanomaterials for Energy Applications