ISBN,URL,TITLE,AUTHORS,EDITION,VOLUME,PAGES,IMPRINT,BINDING,DESCRIPTION,PUBDATE,USD,Euro,REVIEW,TOC,SUBJECT,BOOK SERIES,SUPER AREA 0-444-51264-0,Hyperlink,Handbook of Algebra : Volume 3,"Hazewinkel, M.",,Volume 3 ,1036,North-Holland,HC,Hardbound. ,01-Mar-03,195,195,"1998,...an excellent index is included which will help a mathematician working in an area other than his own to find sufficient information on the topic in question.,(H. Mitsch, Monashefte für Mathematik);2001,........This is obviously the kind of book one consults when detailed information about a specific topic is wanted and it will be splendid to have it all brought together in a single series once the handbook is complete.,(Ultramicroscopy, Vol. 87)","Preface. Outline of the Series. List of Contributors. Section 1A. Linear Algebra Linear algebra over commutative rings (J.A. Hermida-Alonso). Correction to the chapter in Volume 1, Matrix functions (L. Rodman). Section 2A. Category Theory. Monads of sets (E. Manes). Section 2C. Algebraic K-theory. Classical algebraic K-theory: the functors (A. Kuku). Section 2D. Model Theoretic Algebra. (see also Paul C. Eklof, Whitehead modules in section 3B) Model theory for algebra (M. Prest). Model theory and modules (M. Prest). Section 3A. Commutative Rings and Algebras. Monomial algebras and polyhedral geometry (R.H. Villareal). Section 3B. Associative Rings and Algebras. Whitehead modules (P.C. Eklof). Flat covers (E.E. Enochs). The Krull-Schmidt theorem (A. Facchini). Coherent rings and annihilator conditions in matrix and polynomial rings (C. Faith). Hamilton's quaternions (T.Y. Lam). Group rings (S.K. Sehgal). Semiregular, weakly regular and &pgr;-regular rings (A.A. Tuganbaev). Max rings and V-rings (A.A. Tuganbaev). Section 3C. Co-algebras. Co-algebras (W. Michaelis). Section 4A. Lattrices and Partially Ordered Sets. Frames (A. Pultr). Section 4D. Varieties of Algebras, Groups, ... Quasivarieties (V.A. Artamonov). Section 4E. Lie Algebras. Free lie algebras (C. Reutenauer). Section 4H. Rings and Algebras with Additional Structure. Yangians and their applications (A.I. Molev). Lambda-rings (F. Patras). Section 5A. Groups and Semigroups. Branch groups (L. Bartholdi. R. Grigorchuk. Z. Sunik). Index. ","Linear and Multilinear Algebra, Matrix Theory",,Mathematics 0-444-51023-0,Hyperlink,Spinal Restabilization Procedures,"Kaech,, D.L.;Jinkins,, J.R.",, ,408,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. This book on spinal restabilization techniques is an anatomical, biomechanical, clinical, radiological, and surgical overview of the diagnostic methods and newest treatment options for use in patients presenting with degenerative disc disease associated with spinal instability. Edited by a Neurosurgeon and a Neuroradiologist with extensive experience in these areas, it covers the most current information in the field of modern spinal corrective surgery. The varied therapeutic options are presented by many of the primary inventors and first users of the wide array of newly developed and individually unique intersegmental stabilization devices, interbody disc fusion appliances and intervertebral disc replacement implants. This international collection of chapters is intended to be of interest not only to spine surgeons, but also to any physician involved in the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative disc disease and spinal instability that is",01-Aug-02,135,135,," Foreword. Preface. Part I: Background, History, Biomechanics, and Medical Imaging Features. 1. Acquired degenerative changes of the intervertebral segments at and suprajacent to the lumbosacral junction: A radioanatomic analysis of the discal and nondiscal structures of the spinal column and perispinal soft tissue (J.R. Jinkins). 2. Intervertebral disc cages: Background, theory, specific types and dilemmas (D.L. Kaech, J.R. Jinkins). 3. Clinicoradiologic evaluation of degenerative spinal instability, indications and contraindications for a fusion using cages (D.L. Kaech, J.R. Jinkins). 4. Axial loaded CT of the lumbar spine (R. Cartolari). 5 Cine-axial loaded CT: Pre- and post-surgical imaging. Preliminary observations (R. Cartolari). 6. Upright, weight-bearing, dynamic-kinetic MRI of the spine: pMRI/kMRI (J.R. Jinkins, J. Dworkin). 7. Sagittal lumbar spinal balance: A method of measurement (P. Tropiano, J.J. Bronsard, D.L. Kaech). 8. Spinal implant biomechanics for the non-engineer and the role of the interbody fusion device (K.E. Warden). 9. Biomechanical testing of cervical and lumbar interbody fusion cages (H.J. Wilke, A. Kettler, L. Claes). Part II: Lumbar cages. 10. Ray™ threaded fusion cages for stand-alone lumbar interbody fusions: 6-Year follow-up study (C.D. Ray). 11. Stand alone cages for lumbar interbody fusion: Is this a viable concept? (S.D. Kuslich). 12. Contact cages for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (L. Beckers). 13. Three column fusion using Prospace® invertebral blocks (J.J. Bronsard, P. Tropiano, C. Louis, D.L. Kaech). 14. Lumbar interbody fusion with PEKEKK composite cages (J.P. Elsig, E. Laloux, J. Commarmond, M. Bisserié, K.E. Warden). 15. Posterior lumbar intervertebral fusion using VariLift™ expandable cages (D. Attia). 16. A novel method for microsurgically stabilizing spinal diseases and injuries: Soft hardware for the spine - The OptiMesh system™ (S.D. Kuslich). Part III: Cervical cages. 17. Cage fusion with BAK-C™ in cervical spondylosis (G. Matgé). 18. Anterior cervical interbody fusion using PEKEKK composite cages (J.P. Elsig, F. Sgier, K.E.Warden). 19. The use of carbon fiber cages (PEEK cages) with allograft bone in anterior cervical discectomy (V. Debois, D.L Kaech). 20. Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion CIF with Wing™ titanium cages (K. Schmieder, R. Schonmayr, Ch. Goetz, P. Eysel, F. Weinzierl). 21. The AMSLU™ Cage: A Minimally Invasive Procedure for Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion (W.F. Luitjes). 22. Anterior cervical interbody fusion with bioceramic cages: Initial experience (B. Rudinsky, R. Hill, K. Kolejak). 23. Postoperative assessment of fusion status after interbody cage implantation (D.L. Kaech, J.R. Jinkins). Part IV. Prosthetic Disc Implants. 24. The Raymedica prosthetic disc nucleus: An update (C.D. Ray). 25. The PDN® disc nucleus prosthesis: Experiences, technical considerations and clinical results 5 years after the first implantation (R.J. Schönmayr). 26A. Link® SB Charité artificial disc: History, design and biomechanics (H.D. Link, K. Büttner-Janz). 26B. Artificial disc prosthesis: The Link SB Charité III™ (P.C. McAfee). 26C. Indications, complications and results with the SB Charité III™ artificial disc (T. David). 27. The Prodiscä: Clinical analysis of an intervertebral disc implant (T. Marnay). 28. A new mobile cervical prosthesis (Cervidisc™): Preliminary results of the first 22 implanted devices (A. Ramadan). Part V: Dynamic intersegmental restabilization. 29. Dynamic neutralisation: Treatment of mobile vertebral instability (G. Dubois, B. de Germay, J. Prere, O. Schwarzenbach, T.M. Stoll). 30. The interspinous ""U"": A new restabilization device for the lumbar spine (D.L. Kaech, C. Fernandez). Part VI. Summary and Conclusions. 31. Review of modern treatment options for degenerative disc disease (R. Bertagnoli). 32. Concluding remarks: The present and future of spinal restabilization procedures (D.L. Kaech, J.R. Jinkins). Subject Index. ",Orthopedics and Biomechanics,,Medicine 0-444-51287-X,Hyperlink,Handbook of Mathematical Fluid Dynamics : Volume 2,"Friedlander, S.J.;Serre, D.",,Volume 2 ,588,North-Holland,HC,Hardbound. ,01-Mar-03,135,135,,"Preface. Statistical Hydrodynamics (R. Robert). Topics on Hydrodynamics and Volume Preserving Maps (Y. Brenier). Weak Solutions of Incompressible Euler Equations (A. Shnirelman). Near Identity Transformations for the Navier-Stokes Equations (P. Constantin). Planar Navier-Stokes Equations Vortificity Approach (M. Ben-Artzi). Attractors of Navier-Stokes Equations (A. Babin). Stability and Instability in Viscous Fluids (M. Renardy, Y. Renardy). Localized Instabilities in Fluids (S. Friedlander, A. Lipton-Lifshitz). Dynamo Theory (A.D. Gilbert). Water-waves as a Spatial Dynamical System (F. Dias, A. Iooss). Solving the Einstein Equations by Lipschitz Continuous Metrics: Shock Waves in General Relativity (J. Groah, J. Smoller, B. Temple). ",Mathematics (General),,Mathematics 1-85617-390-9,Hyperlink,Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics: Fundamentals and Applications,"Markvart, T.;Castaner, L.",, ,512,Elsevier Advanced Technology,HC,"Hardbound. As part of the growing sustainable and renewable energy movement, the design, manufacture and use of photovoltaic devices is increasing in pace and frequency. This handbook is intended to be a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. The editors have assembled a cast of internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia. ",01-Mar-03,222,222,,"Chapter 1 - Solar Radiation Solar energy for PV systems Chapter 2 - Solar Cells 2.1 Introduction • Fundamentals of solar cell operation • Ideal efficiencies 2.3 c-Si • Silicon: manufacture and properties • Crystalline silicon solar cells and modules • Characterisation and modelling • High efficiency concepts 2.4 Thin Films • Amorphous silicon solar cells • Silicon film • Amorphous/microcrystalline Si solar cells • Cadmium telluride solar cells • Copper indium/gallium diselenide cells 2.5 Organic & Dye Sensitised Cells • Dye-sensitised solar cells • Organic and plastic solar cells Chapter 3 - Space & Concentrators Operation of solar cells in space environment GaAs and high-efficiency space cells Concentrator cells Chapter 4 - Systems Introduction Energy balance in stand alone PV systems Review of system design and sizing tools Concentrator systems Grid-connection: technical and regulatory issues System electronics Batteries Installation guidelines: construction Installation guidelines: electrical Chapter 5 - Case Studies Architectural integration of solar cells Reliability and user experience Applications in developing countries Consumer products Chapter 6 - Testing, Monitoring & Calibration Cells and modules Environmental and system monitoring Space cells Grid connected systems Chapter 7 - Economics, Environment & Business Strategy Economics of PV systems Materials availability and toxicity Energy payback and CO2 emissions Photovoltaic markets National and regional support programmes ",Renewable Energy and Alternative Technologies,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-08-044119-X,Hyperlink,Air Pollution Science for the 21st Century,"Austin, J.;Brimblecombe, P.;Sturges, W.",, ,350,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. Acid rain, photochemistry, long-range transport of pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions and aerosols have dominated tropospheric air pollution for the last 30 years of the 20th century. At the start of the 21st century, acid rain is subject to planned improvement in Europe and North America, but is still a growing problem in Asia. Tropospheric ozone is understood much better, but the problem is still with us, and desirable levels are difficult to achieve over continental Europe. The heterogeneous chemistry that is responsible for ozone depletion in the stratosphere is now reasonably clear, but there is on-going interest in the sources and sinks of CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) replacements in the troposphere. There is also increasing interest in indoor air quality, and the origin and health implications of atmospheric particles. Perhaps most important on a global perspective, intensive research has not yet determined the relationship between gre",01-Jul-02,140,140,,"Introduction to the Book Series. Foreword. 1. Urban air quality (J. Fenger). 2. New Directions: Sustainability in strategic air quality planning (M.E. Chang). 3. Indoor air quality and health (A.P. Jones). 4. Exposure assessment of air pollutants: a review on spatial heterogeneity and indoor/outdoor/personal exposure to suspended particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone (C. Monn). 5. New Directions: Reducing the toxicity of vehicle exhaust (R.L. Maynard). 6. The transport sector as a source of air pollution (R.N. Colvile et al.). 7. New Directions: Air pollution and road traffic in developing countries (A. Faiz, P.J. Sturm). 8. New Directions: Assessing the real impact of CO2 emissions trading by the aviation industry (D.S. Lee, R. Sausen). 9. The atmospheric chemistry of sulphur and nitrogen in power station plumes (C.N. Hewitt). 10. New Directions: Fugitive emissions identified by chemical fingerprinting (J. Peters, A. Stephens). 11. Ozone and other secondary photochemical pollutants: chemical processes governing their formation in the planetary boundary layer (M.E. Jenkin, K.C. Clemitshaw). 12. The relation between ozone, NOx and hydrocarbons in urban and polluted rural environments (S. Sillman). 13. New Directions: VOCs and biosphere-atmosphere feedbacks (J.D. Fuentes et al.). 14. Chemistry of HOx radicals in the upper troposphere (L. Jaeglé et al.). 15. Future Directions: Satellite observations of tropospheric chemistry (H.B. Singh, D.J. Jacob). 16. New Directions: Rebuilding the climate change negotiations (P. Pernstich). 17. A review of atmospheric aerosol measurements (P.H. McMurry). 18. Formation and cycling of aerosols in the global troposphere (F. Raes et al.). 19. New Directions: Particle air pollution down under (L. Morawska). 20. Review and intercomparison of operational methods for the determination of the mixing height (P. Seibert et al.). 21. Computation, accuracy and applications of trajectories - A review and bibliography (A. Stohl). 22. Future Directions: Could transgenic mice hear pollution? (J.G.T. Hill, M. Lythe). 23. Future Directions: The case for a ""Law of the Atmosphere"" (A. Najam). Keyword Index. ",Pollution Control,Developments in Environmental Science,Environmental Sciences 0-444-51138-5,Hyperlink,"Biochemistry of Lipids, Lipoproteins and Membranes, 4th edition","Vance, D.E.;Vance, J.E.",, ,512,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. The first edition of this book was published in 1985. The content of the 4th edition reflects the enormous advances that have occurred since that time in the field of lipid biochemistry. This publication is unique in that it represents a bridge between the superficial coverage of the lipid field found in basic biochemistry text books and the highly specialized material contained in scientific review articles and monographs. The book is not a collection of exhaustive reviews, but a current and readable summary of diverse aspects of lipids. It is intended as an advanced and up-to-date textbook for teachers and students who are familiar with the basic concepts of lipid biochemistry and will also serve as a general reference book for scientists studying lipids, lipoproteins and membranes. ",01-Nov-02,209,209,,"Preface. List of contributors. Other volumes in the series. 1. Functional roles of lipids in membranes (W. Dowhan, M. Bogdanov). 2. Lipid modifications of proteins (N.A. Baumann, A.K. Menon). 3. Fatty acid and phospholipid metabolism in prokaryotes (R.J. Heath, S. Jackowski, C.O. Rock). 4. Lipid metabolism in plants (K.M. Schmid, J.B. Ohlrogge). 5. Oxidation of fatty acids in eukaryotes (H. Schulz). 6. Fatty acid synthesis in eukaryotes (V.S. Rangan, S. Smith). 7. Fatty acid desaturation and chain elongation in eukaryotes (H.W. Cook, C.R. McMaster). 8. Phospholipid biosynthesis in eukaryotes (D.E. Vance). 9. Ether-linked lipids and their bioactive species (F. Snyder, Ten-ching Lee, R.L. Wykle). 10. Adipose tissue and lipid metabolism (D.A. Bernlohr, A.E. Jenkins, A.A. Bennaars). 11. Phospholipases (D.C. Wilton, M. Waite). 12. Glycerolipids in signal transduction (L.C. McPhail). 13. The eicosanoids: cyclooxygenase, lipoxygenase, and epoxygenase pathways (W.L. Smith, R.C. Murphy). 14. Sphingolipids: metabolism and cell signaling (A.H. Merrill Jr., K. Sandhoff). 15. Cholesterol biosynthesis (L. Liscum). 16. Metabolism and function of bile acids (L.B. Agellon). 17. Lipid assembly into cell membranes (D.R. Voelker). 18. Lipoprotein structure (A. Jonas). 19. Assembly and secretion of lipoproteins (J.E. Vance). 20. Dynamics of lipoprotein transport in the human circulatory system (P.E. Fielding, C.J. Fielding). 21. Lipoprotein receptors (W.J. Schneider). 22. Lipids and atherosclerosis (I. Trabas). Index. ",Lipids and Lipid Metabolism,New Comprehensive Biochemistry,Life Sciences 0-444-51139-3,Hyperlink,"Biochemistry of Lipids, Lipoproteins and Membranes, 4th edition","Vance, D.E.;Vance, J.E.",, ,512,Elsevier,TP,"Paperback. The first edition of this book was published in 1985. The content of the 4th edition reflects the enormous advances that have occurred since that time in the field of lipid biochemistry. This publication is unique in that it represents a bridge between the superficial coverage of the lipid field found in basic biochemistry text books and the highly specialized material contained in scientific review articles and monographs. The book is not a collection of exhaustive reviews, but a current and readable summary of diverse aspects of lipids. It is intended as an advanced and up-to-date textbook for teachers and students who are familiar with the basic concepts of lipid biochemistry and will also serve as a general reference book for scientists studying lipids, lipoproteins and membranes. ",01-Nov-02,73,73,,"Preface. List of contributors. Other volumes in the series. 1. Functional roles of lipids in membranes (W. Dowhan, M. Bogdanov). 2. Lipid modifications of proteins (N.A. Baumann, A.K. Menon). 3. Fatty acid and phospholipid metabolism in prokaryotes (R.J. Heath, S. Jackowski, C.O. Rock). 4. Lipid metabolism in plants (K.M. Schmid, J.B. Ohlrogge). 5. Oxidation of fatty acids in eukaryotes (H. Schulz). 6. Fatty acid synthesis in eukaryotes (V.S. Rangan, S. Smith). 7. Fatty acid desaturation and chain elongation in eukaryotes (H.W. Cook, C.R. McMaster). 8. Phospholipid biosynthesis in eukaryotes (D.E. Vance). 9. Ether-linked lipids and their bioactive species (F. Snyder, Ten-ching Lee, R.L. Wykle). 10. Adipose tissue and lipid metabolism (D.A. Bernlohr, A.E. Jenkins, A.A. Bennaars). 11. Phospholipases (D.C. Wilton, M. Waite). 12. Glycerolipids in signal transduction (L.C. McPhail). 13. The eicosanoids: cyclooxygenase, lipoxygenase, and epoxygenase pathways (W.L. Smith, R.C. Murphy). 14. Sphingolipids: metabolism and cell signaling (A.H. Merrill Jr., K. Sandhoff). 15. Cholesterol biosynthesis (L. Liscum). 16. Metabolism and function of bile acids (L.B. Agellon). 17. Lipid assembly into cell membranes (D.R. Voelker). 18. Lipoprotein structure (A. Jonas). 19. Assembly and secretion of lipoproteins (J.E. Vance). 20. Dynamics of lipoprotein transport in the human circulatory system (P.E. Fielding, C.J. Fielding). 21. Lipoprotein receptors (W.J. Schneider). 22. Lipids and atherosclerosis (I. Trabas). Index. ",Lipids and Lipid Metabolism,New Comprehensive Biochemistry,Life Sciences 0-444-51162-8,Hyperlink,Caloric Restriction: A Key to Understanding and Modulating Aging,"Masoro, E.J.",, ,182,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. For many years, it has been known that when rats and mice are given a reduced amount of food, their life span is increased and they remain healthy and vigorous at advanced ages. What is the reason for this change in the usual pattern of aging? The evidence is overwhelming that the life extension results from a slowing of aging processes. And the factor responsible is the decrease in caloric intake. The obvious question: How does this factor work? A good question - and the reason that research on the anti-aging action of caloric restriction is today one of the most studied research areas in biological gerontology. For it is felt that if the biological mechanisms of the anti-aging action of caloric restriction can be uncovered, we would gain an understanding of the basic nature of aging processes, which would, in turn, yield possible interventions in human aging. This book aims to provide the growing number of researchers in this field (facult",01-Nov-02,95,95,,"1. Overview. Historical Background of the CR Paradigm. Animal Taxa Studied. Study Designs. Anti-Aging Action. Dietary Factor. 2. Mortality Characteristics. Survival Curves and Related Data. Gompertzian Analyses. Age of Initiation and Duration of CR. Temporal Pattern of Food Intake. 3. Molecular and Cellular Biology. Stability of the Nuclear Genome. Gene Expression. Mitochondrial Function. Membrane Structure and Function. Protein Structure, Function, and Turnover. Cell Proliferation. Apoptosis. Cellular Signal Transduction. 4. Organismic Physiology. Body Composition. Nervous System. Locomotion and Skeletal Muscle. Cardiovascular System. Endocrines and Metabolism. Reproduction. Body Temperature Regulation. Immune Function. Wound Healing. 5. Age-Associated Diseases. Cancer. Kidney Disease. Cardiovascular Disease. Diabetes. Neurodegenerative Disease. Immune Disease. Cataracts and Glaucoma. Osteoarthritis. 6. Mechanisms of Anti-Aging Action of Caloric Restriction. Oxidative Damage Attenuation. Alteration of the Glucose-Insulin System. Alteration of the Growth Hormone-IGF-1 Axis. Hormesis. 7. Evolution of Anti-Aging Action of Caloric Restriction. Evolutionary Biology of Aging. The Female Reproductive Life Span Hypothesis. The Energy Apportionment Hypothesis. The Hibernation-Like Hypothesis. Computer Modeling. Testing Hypotheses. 8. Caloric Restriction Mimetics. Chemical Agents. Alteration of Physical Activity. Genetically Engineered Mice. ",Geriatrics and Gerontology,Research Profiles in Aging,Life Sciences 0-444-50984-4,Hyperlink,Assessment and Management of Orofacial Pain,"Zakrzewska, J.M.;Harrison, S.D.",, ,416,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. This book on orofacial pain is a clinical text using an evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of dental and orofacial pain in an interactive format using a biopsychosocial model of management. Orofacial pain falls between dentistry and medicine in that it requires input from both these broad specialities. The book has been written by a multi-disciplinary team, all of whom are active clinicians and all but one have got higher research degrees in the field of pain. The first part of the book provides generic information for management of pain and orofacial pain in particular. The subsequent chapters deal with specific orofacial conditions and give evidence-based management strategies. Each chapter has clearly stated objectives and a summary of the contents at the end. There are multiple tables called Key Facts which enable the reader to quickly assimilate the key data. For the expert there is in-depth discussion and fu",01-Dec-02,90,90,,"Dedication. Preface. List of Contributors. 1. Introduction (J.M. Zakrzewska). 2. Background: neurobiology of pain (B. Aghabeigi). 3. Psychology of pain (T. Newton-John). 4. History taking (J.M. Zakrzewska). 5. Examination of facial pain patients (J.M. Zakrzewska). 6. Measurement of pain in adults (T. Newton-John). 7. Investigations for facial pain (J.M. Zakrzewska). 8. Classification and diagnosis of facial pain (J.M. Zakrzewska). 9. Management overview (J.M. Zakrzewska). 10. Dental pain (B. Aghabeigi). 11. Temporomandibular joint pain (S.D. Harrison). 12. Headache syndromes presenting with facial pain and autonomic features (M.S. Chong). 13. Maxillary sinusitis (S.D. Harrison). 14. Atypical facial pain and atypical odontalgia (S.D. Harrison). 15. Trigeminal neuralgia (J.M. Zakrzewska). 16. Burning mouth (J.M. Zakrzewska). 17. Other neurological causes of head and face pain (M.S. Chong). Subject index. ",Neurology,Pain Research and Clinical Management,Neuroscience 0-444-50979-8,Hyperlink,Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone: Molecules and Receptors,"Parhar, I.S.",, ,352,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. This volume summarizes the evolution and physiology of GnRH molecules and receptors, and provides insight as to how social behavior influences cellular and molecular events in the brain from a comparative perspective. The chapters in this volume are divided into three major sections: Development and Cell Migration, GnRH Receptors, Physiology and Regulation. The review papers arose primarily from presentations made at the Second International Symposium on the Comparative Biology of GnRH, held in Penang, Malaysia, June 2-4, 2001; a satellite symposium in conjunction with the XIV International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology, Sorrento, Italy. In addition, leading neuroscientists doing cutting-edge research in the field of GnRH were invited as authors to make this volume a valuable reference. ",01-Nov-02,170,170,,"List of contributors. Preface. 1. Development and Cell Migration. Cell migration and evolutionary significance of GnRH subtypes (I.S. Parhar). GnRH in the invertebrates: an overview (R.K. Rastogi et al.). Structural and chemical guidance cues for the migration of GnRH neurons in the chick embryo (S. Murakami et al.). What defines the Nervus Terminalis? Neurochemical, developmental and anatomical criteria (C.R. Wirsig-Wiechmann et al.). Angiogenesis in association with the migration of gonadotropic hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) systems in embryonic mice, early human embryos and in a fetus with Kallmann Syndrome (M.Schwanzel-Fukuda, D.W. Pfaff). Recent advances in the pathogenesis of Kallmann's syndrome (P.-M. Bouloux et al.). 2. GnRH Receptors. Differences in structure-function relations between non mammalian and mammalian GnRH receptors: what we have learnt from the African catfish GnRH receptor (M. Blomenröhr et al.). Regulation of GnRH and its receptor in a teleost, red seabream (K. Okuzawa et al.). Multiplicity of gonadotropin-releasing hormone signaling: a comparative perspective (C. Klausen et al.). Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor: cloning, expression and transcriptional regulation (S.S. Kakar et al.). 3. Physiology and Regulation. Hypothalamic control of gonadotropin secretion (S.M. McCann et al.). Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) surge generator in female rats (T. Funabashi et al.). Mechanisms of inhibition of LHRH release by alcohol and cannabinoids (V. Rettori et al.). Glutamatergic regulation of gonadotropin releasing hormone neurons (L. Jennes et al.). Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons: gene expression and neuroanatomical studies (A.C. Gore). GnRH pre-mRNA splicing: role of exonic splicing enhancer (J. Han et al.). Pro-GnRH processing (W.C. Wetsel, S. Srinivasan). The GnRH Neuron: Molecular aspects of migration, gene expression and regulation (A. Wolfe et al.). Physiology and release activity of GnRH neurons (Y. Oka). A role for non-neuronal cells in synchronization of intracellular calcium oscillations in primate LHRH neurons (E. Terasawa et al.). GnRH in the regulation of female rat sexual behavior (Y. Sakuma). Nutrition, reproduction and behavior (J.L. Temple, E.F. Rissman). GnRH, brain mast cells and behavior (A.-J. Silverman et al.). Subject Index. ",Neuroscience,Progress in Brain Research,Neuroscience 0-444-51256-X,Hyperlink,"Organized Monolayers and Assemblies: Structure, Processes and Function","Mobius, D.;Miller, R.",, ,390,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. This title presents the state-of-the-art in molecular engineering and new developments in the fields of materials science, membrane biophysics, interfaces, sensing, and intermolecular interactions including molecular recognition. Topics covered are: the organization (orientation and association) of molecules in ultrathin films (monolayers) at the air/water interface; long range order in these films and in assemblies of such films on solid substrates; the interactions with solutes in the aqueous phase (including tensides, enzymes and analytes); and the potential applications of ultrathin films as nanometric modules in devices. ",01-Nov-02,190,190,,"Order in Langmuir Monolayers and in the Aqueous Subphase (P. Dutta). The phase diagram of fatty acid and alcohol Langmuir monolayers. Backbone ordering in fatty acid monolayers. Order in the aqueous subphase. Ongoing and future studies. Analytic Model of Flow Orientation in Langmuir-Blodgett Films (M. Sugi et al.). In-plane anisotropy in LB films. Basic framework of the model. Application to complicated cases. Numerical calculation based on a more precise model. Flow orientation with rotating disks. Equilibrium and Dynamics of 2D Aggregating Mixed Monolayers Consisting of Soluble and Insoluble Amphiphiles (V.B. Fainerman, D. Vollhardt). General principles of penetration thermodynamics. Description of the Gibbs monolayers with 2D aggregation. Equation of state for Langmuir monolayers with 2D aggregation. Penetration thermodynamics for homologues. Penetration dynamics. Adsorption of soluble component in the compressed mixed monolayer. Experimental technique. Experimental studies of penetration and 2D aggregation. Organisation of Porphyrins in Monolayers and Monolayer Assemblies (M.T.M. Romero, D. Möbius). Monolayers at the gas-water interface. Location and orientation in monolayers at the gas-water interface. Association phenomena. Protonation and metallation equilibria. Monolayer assemblies. Porphyrin organisation in monolayer assemblies. Porphyrins as components of supermolecules. Potential applications. Enzymatic Reactions at Interfaces (M.H. Ropert et al.). Polymorphism of phospholipid monolayers. Interfacial reactions. The binding step. The catalyzed reactions. Inhibition - Activation. Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy of Langmuir-Blodgett Films Containing Functional Molecules (S. Kuroda). Parameters determined by ESR spectroscopy. Examples of ESR analysis of LB films. Characterization of in-plane molecular orientation in merocyanine dye LB films. ESR studies of Cu-porphyrin films mixed with 'trigger molecules'. Other examples. Biotin-Streptavidin Sensor Surface: a Versatile Platform for Performing DNA Hybridization Interactions (D. Kambhampati, W. Knoll). Experimental methods. Materials. Surface architecture. Detection techniques. Kinetic models. Sensor surface topology. Non-specific interaction analysis. Regeneration of sensor surface. DNA hybridization interactions using P1 probes (15 T spacer and 15 mer regognition sequence). DNA hybridization interactions using P2 probes (30 T spacer and 15 mer recognition sequence). Melting analysis of hybridization interactions. Effect of temperature on hybridization interactions. Applications of Organised Molecular Films to Electronic and Opto-Electronic Devices (M.C. Petty). Electrical conductivity of molecular assemblies. D.C. conductivity. A.C. conductivity. Application of organic multilayer assemblies. Organic diodes and transistors. Light emitting displays. Gas sensors. Ion sensors. Heat sensors - pyroelectric devices. ",Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Studies in Interface Science,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 0-08-044050-9,Hyperlink,MATLAB(R) for Photomechanics- A Primer,"Asundi, A.",, ,,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. The term ""photomechanics"" describes a suite of experimental techniques which use optics (photo) for studying problems in mechanics. The field has been in existence for some time, but has always lagged behind other experimental and numerical techniques. The main reason for this is that the interpretation of data, which whilst providing whole-field visualization, is not in a form readily amenable to the end-user. Digital image processing has become common within the photomechanics community. However, one approach does not fit all, and subtle variations in technique and method have been developed by different groups working on specific applications. This primer enables the user to get started with their experimental analysis quickly. It is based on the universally popular MATLAB® software, which includes dedicated and optimized functions for a variety of image processing tasks. These can readily scripted, along with the necessary mathe",01-Dec-02,110,110,,"Selected papers. Introduction. Principles of optical methods. Photomechanics. Introduction to MATLAB®. MATLAB® for image processing. MATLAB® for Photomechanics (PMTOOLBOX). Introduction. Image processing in photomechanics. MATLAB? demonstration. Conclusion. Digital Photoelasticity. Digital polariscope. Phase-shifting method with a normal circular polariscope. Dynamic phase shift photoelasticity. MATLAB® demonstration. Moiré Methods. Digital moiré. Moiré of Moiré. Gabor strain segmentation. Diffrentiation of low density fringe patterns. Digital Holography. Digital holography. Digital holographic interferometry. MATLAB® demonstration. Conclusion. Speckle Methods. Laser and white light speckles. Sampled speckles. MATLAB® demonstration. Curvature contouring. Conclusion.",Optics and Lasers,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-444-51083-4,Hyperlink,Genome Science - towards a new paradigm?,"Yoshikawa, H.;Ogasawara, N.;Satoh, N.",, ,280,Excerpta Medica,HC,"Hardbound. These proceedings present cutting-edge topics in genome science and collect the contributions for 32 eminent experts in this field. In the past years, genomes of many species, from bacteria to human, have been sequenced. A paradigm shift will be experienced in research as genome science replaces molecular biology as the most powerful way to study the structure and dynamics of life. This volume is divided into five sections: In ""Genomic view of the cell"", the authors discuss the progress made in understanding the universality and diversity of cellular functions based on genomic information. ""Genomic view of development"" is concerned with characteristic features of multi-cellular organisms. In ""Human genome"", technologies both for experimental and computational analysis of polymorphism, genome imprinting, transcriptome and proteome of various human cells and tissues are discussed in order to apply the knowled",01-Dec-02,120,120,,"Preface. Genome science today and tomorrow (H. Yoshikawa). Genomic view of the cell. Just so genome stories: what does my neighbor tell me? (S. Noria, A. Danchin). Genome biology of a model bacterium, bacillus subtilis (K Kobayashi, N. Ogasawara). Mitochondrial protein flux (T. Endo). Peroxisome assembly and peroxisome biogenesis disorders (Y. Fujiki). Toward the global analysis of cellular signaling pathways (H. Taniguchi, Y. Murata, E. Yamauchi). Regulation of the phospholipase C-&ggr;2 pathway in B cells (T. Kurosaki). Generation and phenotypic analysis of conditionally inactivated mutant cells (E. Sonoda et al.). E-CELL: towards computer simulation of the whole cell (M. Tomita). Genomic view of development. Deciphering the eye morphogenetic pathway (W.J. Gehring, L. Michaut). Dissection of a genetic pathway determining left-right asymmetry in the mouse (H. Hamada). Mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways in C. elegans (N. Hisamoto, R. Sakamoto, K. Matsumoto). From evolutionary developmental biology to genomics: towards a genome map of the free-living nematode pristionchus pacificus (J. Srinivasan, R.J. Sommer). Genomic approaches to early development of C. elegans (Y. Kohara). A genome scientific view of ascidian development (N. Satoh, Y. Satou). Genomic view of diversity. Diversity of the cadherin-related neuronal receptor family in the nervous system (T. Yagi et al.). On the roles of mutation and selection in genome evolution: a population genetic approach (H. Tachida). Epigenetic regulation in mammalian development and dysfunction: the effects of somatic cloning and genomic imprinting (T. Kohda et al.). Imprinting cluster and domain regulation in Kip2/Lit1 subdomain on mouse chromosome 7F4/F5 (T. Mukai et al.). A preliminary comparison of the mouse and human genomes (R.J. Mural et al.). Chimpanzee genome project for understanding ourselves (Y. Sakaki). Genome evolution. Shaping the genome: restriction modification systems as selfish mobile genetic elements (I. Kobayashi). Origin and evolution of the plant genome; with focused to mitochondrial and plastid genomes (N. Ohta, T. Kuroiwa). Early evolution of eukaryotes inferred from genome data (N. Arisue, T. Hashimoto, M. Hasegawa). Exploiting genomics in evolutionary developmental biology (P.W.H. Holland et al.). Human genome. Full-length cDNA and genome annotation (S. Sugano). Approaches to identifying genetic variation for complex phenotypes (N.J. Cox). Identification of candidate tumor suppressor genes from critical deletions of long arm of chromosome 6 in hematopoietic neoplasm (S. Ogawa, A. Hangaishi, H. Hirai). Understanding cancer through gene expression profiling (H. Aburatani). Index of authors. Keyword index. ",Genetics,International Congress Series,Life Sciences 0-08-044173-4,Hyperlink,Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems Toward Zero Release of Radioactive Wastes,"Saito, M.;Sawada, T.",, ,440,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. This volume is a collection of the papers presented at the International Seminar on Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems toward Zero Release of Radioactive Wastes, which was held in Japan in November 2000. Scientists and engineers working in academia, research organizations and industry came together to discuss the role and contributions of nuclear energy to the environmental issues in the new millennium. It provided a forum for open discussions about the pursuit of solutions for the reduction of nuclear wastes based on the accelerator and fusion technologies, in addition to the advanced fission technology to harmonize the nuclear energy systems with the global environment. It also promoted future international collaboration in the following research fields: the role of nuclear energy in the new millennium; waste management; transmutation of minor actinides and fission products; advanced fission systems, accelerator driven systems, fusion syst",01-Oct-02,150,150,,"Selected Papers. A Nuclear energy system for a sustainable development perspective. Self consistent nuclear energy system (Y. Fujii-e, M. Suski). The Role of Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century. The need for innovative nuclear reactor and fuel cycle systems: strategy for development and future prospects (V. Mourogov et al.). The fourth generation of nuclear power (J.A. Lake). Requirements for nuclear energy in the 21st century-nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source (G. Kessler). The role of nucler energy in the 21st century for sustainable development in Korea (B.W. Lee). Advanced Fuel Cycle and Waste Management. Japan's program for back-end of nuclear fuel cycle-flexibility is the key (A. Suzki). Research and development in Japan on long-lived nuclide partioning and trasmutation technology (S. Aoki). R&D activities based on fast reactor cycle technologies for transmutation of TRU and LLFP by JNC (K. Aizawa). Role of Transmutation, Objective, Scenario and R&D Issues of Projects. U.S. accelerator-driven transmutation of waste (ATW) program objectives, and technology development efforts (G.J. Van Tuyle et al). Multi-Component Self-Consistent Nuclear Energy System for sustainable growth (M. Saito). Transmutation: issues, innovative options and perspectives (M. Salvatores). Partitioning and transmutation studies at JAERI both under OMEGA program and High-Intensity Proton Accelerator Project (T. Takizuka, M. Mizumoto).Hazards of Nuclear Wastes and Impact of Transmutation. Relationship between deposited nucide inventory and HLW repository performance (J. Ahn). Simple assignment of partitioning & transmutation objectives to reduce the overall repository impacts due to thermal load and nuclide migration (T. Ohe). Advanced Fission Reactor System for Transmutation. The encapsulated nuclear heat source reactor for low waste profileration-resistant nuclear energy (E. Greenspan et al). Interpretation of actinide transmutation in thermal and fast reactors (T. Takeda et al). Recycle transmutation of MA and LLFP using BWR for sustaining geologic disposal (A. Kitamoto, M. Budi Setiawan). A study of transmutation of minor-actinide in a thermal neutron field of the advanced neutron source (T. Iwasaki). Accelerator-Driven Systems for Transmutation. Basic study on neutronics of future neutron source based on accelerator driven subcritical reactor concept in Kyoto University Research Reactor Institute (KURRI)(S. Shiroya et al.). ATW neutronics design studies (D.C. Wade et al.). Design study of lead-bismuth cooled ADS dedicated to nuclear waste transmutation (T. Takizuka et al.). Advanced Fuel Cycle for Transmutation. Nuclear fuel considerations for the 21st century (L.C. Walters et al.). Recent achievements in the development of partitioning processes of minor actinides from nuclear wastes obtained in the frame of the NEWPART European programme (1996-1999) (C. Madic et al.). Transmutation of minor actinides and innovative fuel cycle concepts (T. Ogawa). Actinide recycling by pyro-process with metal fuel FBR for future nuclear fuel cycle system (T. Inoue). Self-Consistent Nuclear Energy System (SCNES). Neutron economy and nuclear data for transmutation of long-lived fission products (M. Igashira, T. Ohsaki). Elimination or recritically potential for the Self-Consistent Nuclear Energy System (H. Endo et al). A metal fuel fast reactor core for the Self-Consistent Nuclear Energy System (SCNES) (R. Fujiita et al.). Radiological hazard of long-lived spallation products in accelerator-driven system (V. Artisyuk et al.). General Comments Based on Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Reactor Physics, Nuclear Data and Accelerator Technology. A few comments based on nuclear physics (Y. Nagai). High Power accelerators in fundamental physics and nuclear technology (L.I. Ponomarev). Database development for analysis of accelerator-driven systems (Yu.A. Korovin et al.). Deep underground transmutor (passive heat removal of LWR with hard neutron energy spectrum) (H. Takahashi).",Nuclear Energy and Engineering,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-444-50872-4,Hyperlink,Oxygen and Life,"Ishimura, Y.;Nozaki, M.;Yamamoto, S.;Shimizu, T.;Narumiya, S.;Mitani, F.",, ,548,Excerpta Medica,HC,"Hardbound. These proceedings cover recent advances in research on ""Oxygenases and oxygen metabolism"" and have been dedicated to Professor Osamu Hayaishi, the discoverer of dioxygenase. Humans inhale and exhale molecular oxygen (O2), and cannot live without it. Oxygenases are the enzymes, which catalyze the fixation of either one or two atoms of molecular oxygen into a wide variety of substrates including steroid hormones, eicosanoids, amino acids, drugs, toxic substances and carcinogens. Many of the substrates and metabolic products of oxygenases show remarkable biological effects on cellular activities. They usually act to maintain homeostasis of the cell and hence to keep the organism healthy. These proceedings describe: Molecular properties and mechanism of action of oxidases and oxygenases including x-ray structures of cytochrome c oxidase, cytochromes P450 and other kinds of mono- and dioxygenases. ",01-Dec-02,165,165,,"Preface. Organising Committees. I. Oxidases and reductases. Initial characterization of the ferric H175G cytochrome c peroxidase cavity mutant using magnetic circular dichroism spectroscopy: phosphate from the buffer as an axial ligand (A.E. Pond et al.). The reactivity of oxygen with flavoproteins (V. Massey). Structure, function and redesign of vanillyl-alcohol oxidase (R.H.H. van den Heuvel et al.) Oxidation of a cyclic tripeptide by molecular oxygen and the development of fluorescene in the Aequora green fluorescent protein (F.J. Tsuji). Biotransformations with oxidases and peroxidases for the synthesis of optically active building blocks (M. Lazarus et al.). Abortive assembly of succinate-ubiquinone reductase (complex II) in an Escherichia coli mutant: role of iron and molecular chaperones on structure formation (C. Nihei et al.). Molecular mechanism of nitric oxide reduction catalyzed by fungal nitric oxide reductase (E. Obayashi et al.). Nox4, a novel homologue of the phagocyte NADPH oxidase catalytic subunit gp91phox (A.Shiose et al.). The reaction mechanism of peptidylglycine a-hydroxylating monooxygenase (K. Takahashi et al.). Function of two arginine residues of L-Lactate Oxidase (K. Yorita et al.). II. Heme-containing oxygenases. Heme and oxygen: intermediates on the pathway to substrate oxygenation (S.G. Sligar). Cytochrome P450nor and P450foxy of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum (H. Shoun, H. Takaya). Steroid monooxygenases as markers for studying the functional zonation in the adrenal cortex (.Mitani, Y. Ishimura). Cytochrome P450 species specifically expressed in flower buds metabolize fatty acids (H. Imaishi, H. Ohkawa). The loss of enzyme activities by a single amino acid substitution of a newly cloned rabbit CYP2D isozyme, CYP2D24 (M. Ishizuka et al.). Cytochrome P450-dependent neurosteroid synthesis in the rat brain hippocampal neurons (T. Kimoto et al.). Catalytic properties of two human leukotriene B4 hydroxylase P450s (Y. Kikuta, E. Kusunose, M. Kusunose). Analysis of fungal P450foxy (CYP505), a fused protein of cytochcrome P450 and its reductase (T.Kitazume et al.). Two-modes of regulation mechanism in the successive reaction of rat neuronal nitric oxide synthase (T. Iwanaga, T. Yamazaki, S. Kominami). Production of truncated enzymically active human indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase using site-directed mutagenesis (T.K. Littlejohn et al.). Sub unit structure of recombinant rat liver L-tryptophan-2,3-dioxgenase (S.P. Manandhar, H. Shimada, Y. Ishimura). Regulation of rat steroid 11&bgr;-hydroxylase gene: suppression of transcriptional activation involving AP-1 factors through an upstream element (K. Mukai et al.). Structure and reaction mechanism of heme oxygenase-1 (H. Sakamoto et al.). Tryptophan metabolism, aging and cataract (R.J.W. Truscott et al.). Density functional theory study on the C-H bond activation of alkane by cytochrome P450 (K. Yoshizawa). Distribution, structure and function of fungal nitric oxide reductase P450nor-recent advances (L. Zhang et al.). III. Non-heme oxygenses. Methane monooxygenase and compound Q: lessons in oxygen activation (J.D. Lipscomb, B.J. Brazeau, B.J. Wallar). Structure and reaction mechanism of cathechol 2,3-dioxygenase (metapyrocatechase) (T. Ishida et al.). Structure determination of reaction intermediates for 2,3-dihydroxybiphenyl 1,2-dioxygenase (the BphC enzyme) derived from Pseudomonas sp. strain KKS102 (T. Senda, M. Fukuda). Thermodynamic and kinetic evidence for a two-step reaction between methane monooxygenase compound Q and substrates (B.J. Brazeau, J.D. Lipscomb). IV. Regulation of oxygen metabolism. Structural and functional properties of the CO sensing transcriptional activator CooA (S. Aono). Heme-based oxygen sensor protein FixL: its structure and function (Y. Shiro, H. Nakamura). Mitochondria, oxygen metabolism and the regulation of cell death (J. Chandra, S. Orrenius). Induction of erythropoietin (hypoxia marker) in Hep3B cells by hypoxia depends on NADPH-dependent enzyme (S. Imaoka et al.). V. Fatty acid oxygenases. Fatty acid binding to cyclooxygenases (M.G. Malkowski et al.). How do lipoxygenases control the stereochemistry of fatty acid oxygenation? (H. Kuhn et al.). On the basis for the positional specificity and stereo specificity of lipoxygenases (A.R.Brash et al.). &agr;-Dioxygenase, a new enzyme in fatty acid metabolism (M. Hamberg, A. Sanz, C. Castresana). Molecular mechanism of low density lipoprotein oxidation by 12-lipoxygenase-overexpressing macrophages (T. Yoshimoto et al.). Gene regulation of human 12(S)-lipoxygenase (W.-C. Chang, B.-K. Chen). Affinities of mammalian arachidonate oxygenase for molecular oxygen (S. Yamamoto, I. Juranek, H. Suzuki). Intracellular localization of 5-lipoxygenase (H. Hanaka, T. Shimizu, T. Izumi). Overexpression of cyclooxygenase-2 stimulates amyloid &bgr;-peptide production in neuronal cells (K.Kadoyama et al.). Specificity and inhibition by antioxidant of lipid peroxidation by lipoxygenase: effects of substrate, lipoxygenase and milieu (N. Noguchi et al.). Lipoxygenase inhibitor-induced apoptosis in Madin-Darby canine kidney cells (K. Nishimura et al.). 12-Lipoxygenase increases neuronal excitability by inhibiting M-type potassium channels (Y. Takahashi et al.). VI. Oxygenase metabolites of eicosanoids. Molecular mechanism of sleep induced by prostaglandin D2 (Y. Urade). Leukotriene Ahydrolase: Analysis of structure-function relationships by site-directed mutagenesis and (J. Haeggstrom et al.). Genetic analysis on roles of prostanoids in animal physiology and pathology; studies with receptor knockout mice (S. Narumiya). Prostaglandin E2 and F2&agr; in mouse reproduction (K. Tsuboi, Y. Sugimoto, A. Ichikawa). Nitration of prostacyclin synthase: mechanism and physiological implications (V. Ullrich et al.). Characterization of two distinct types of leukotriene B4 receptor (T. Shimizu, T. Yokomizo, T. Izumi). Cloning and characterization of human cysteinyl leukotriene receptors (J.F. Evans). Sleep in transgenic and gene-knockout mice for lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase (N. Eguchi et al.). Involvement of the Oct-1 and AP2 elements in the transcriptional regulation of the human hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase gene in megakaryoblastic Dami cells (K. Fujimori et al.). Prostaglandin E2 activates the histaminergic system in the rat brain (Z-L. Huang et al.). Lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage scavenges bile pigments (T. Inui et al.). Crystal structure of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase (D. Irikura et al.) Enzymatic formation of prostaglandin D2, E2, and F2a in the parasitic protozoan trypanosoma brucei (B.K. Kubata et al.). Functional linkage between secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) and membranebound prostaglandin E2 synthase (mPGES) (M. Murakami, I. Kudo). Prostaglandin spectrum in falciparum malaria patients (T. Obata et al.). Prostaglandin receptors IP and EP mediating regulation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-10 production (H. Naraba et al.). VII. Special contributions. Cytochrome P450, a very hard mountain to climb: evidence for multiple functional species of activated oxygen (M.J. Coon, K.P. Vatsis, H.-M. Peng). The essentiality of oxygen for life (R.W. Estabrook). Unraveling the enigma of sleep - molecular mechanisms of sleep-wake regulation (O. Hayaishi). Dioxygen activation of iron bleomycin and the cleavage of DNA (J. Peisach). Author index. Keyword index. ",Biochemistry / Biophysics,International Congress Series,Life Sciences 0-444-51283-7,Hyperlink,Computer Aided Molecular Design: Theory and Practice,"Achenie, L.E.K.;Gani, R.;Venkatasubramanian, V.",, ,407,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. CAMD or Computer Aided Molecular Design refers to the design of molecules with desirable properties. That is, through CAMD, one determines molecules that match a specified set of (target) properties. CAMD as a technique has a very large potential as in principle, all kinds of chemical, bio-chemical and material products can be designed through this technique. This book mainly deals with macroscopic properties and therefore does not cover molecular design of large, complex chemicals such as drugs. While books have been written on computer aided molecular design relating to drugs and large complex chemicals, a book on systematic formulation of CAMD problems and solutions, with emphasis on theory and practice, which helps one to learn, understand and apply the technique is currently unavailable. This title brings together the theoretical aspects related to Computer Aided Molecular Design (CAMD), the different techniques that have been deve",01-Nov-02,220,220,,"Part I: Theory, Methods & Tools. Introduction to CAMD (R. Gani et al.). Molecular design - generation & test methods (E.A. Brignole, M. Cismondi). Optimization methods in CAMD I (M. Sinha et al). Optimization methods in CAMD II (A. Apostolakou, C.S. Adjiman). Genetic algorithms based CAMD (P.R. Patkar, V. Venkatasubramanian). A hybrid CAMD method (P.M. Harper et al.). Identification of multistep reaction stoichiometries: CAMD problem formulation (A. Buxton et al.). Part II: Applications & Practice of CAMD. CAMD for solvent selection in industry - I (J.M. Vinson). CAMD for solvent selection in industry - II (J.L. Cordiner). Case study in optimal solvent design (M. Sinha et al.). CAMD in solvent mixture design (M. Sinha, L.E.K. Achenie). Case study in refrigerant design (A. Apostolakou, C.S. Adjiman). Polymer design case study (P.R. Patkar, V. Venkatasubramanian). Case study in identification of multistep reaction stoichiometries (A.Buxton et al.). Molecular design of fuel-additives (A. Sundaram et al.). Part III: Computer Aided Product Design. Challenges and opportunities for CAMD (R. Gani et al.). ",Computers and Chemical Engineering,Computer-Aided Chemical Engineering,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 0-444-50977-1,Hyperlink,Neural Control of Space Coding and Action Production,"Prablanc, C.;Pelisson, D.;Rosetti, Y.",, ,328,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. Clinical neuropsychology has evolved by integrating in its field the knowledge derived from neuroanatomical, electrophysiological and psychophysical data, and has led to the development of rehabilitation tools. This volume tries to link the new concepts and discoveries in the field of sensorimotor coordination. It contains the main contributions of participants of an international symposium held in Lyon in 2001 entitled ""Neural control of space coding and action production"". The book emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between perception and action, and the essential role of active sensorimotor organization or reorganization in building up perceptual and motor representations of the self and of the external world. ",01-Feb-03,160,160,,"Preface. Dedication. Contributors. I. Gaze Control. 1. Cortical control of ocular saccades in humans: a model for motricity (C. Pierrot-Deseilligny, R.M. Müri et al.). 2. Effects of lesions of the cerebellar oculomotor vermis on eye movements in primate: binocular control (M. Takagi, R. Tamargo et al.). 3. Single cell signals: an oculomotor perspective (D.L. Sparks, N.J. Gandhi). 4. On the feedback control of orienting gaze shifts made with eye and head movements (D. Guitton, A. Bergeron et al.). 5. Control of saccadic eye movements and combined eye/head gaze shifts by the medio-posterior cerebellum (D. Pélisson, L. Goffart et al.). 6. Neural activity in the primate superior colliculus and saccadic reaction times in double-step experiments (L. Lünenburger, W. Lindner et al.). 7. Neural control of 3-D gaze shifts in the primate (E.M. Klier, J.C. Martinez-Trujillo et al.). II. Motor Programming. 8. From ""acting on"" to ""acting with"": the functional anatomy of object-oriented action schemata (S.H. Johnson, S.T. Grafton). 9. Interactions between ocular motor and manual responses during two-dimensional tracking (K.C. Engel, J.F. Soechting). 10. Neural control of on-line guidance of hand reaching movements (C. Prablanc, M. Desmurget et al.). 11. Internal forward models in the cerebellum: fMRI study on grip force and load force coupling (M. Kawato, T. Kuroda et al.). 12. A multisensory posture control model of human upright stance (T. Mergner, C. Maurer et al.). 13. Role of sensory information in updating internal models of the effector during arm tracking (J.-L. Vercher, F. Sarès et al.). III. Normal and Pathological Spatial Representations. 14. Delayed reaching and grasping in patients with optic ataxia (A.D. Milner, H.C. Dijkerman et al.). 15. Conscious visual representations built from multiple binding processes: Evidence from neuropsychology (G.W. Humphreys). 16. Modulation and rehabilitation of spatial neglect by sensory stimulation (G. Kerkhoff). 17. Bottom-up transfer of sensory-motor plasticity to recovery of spatial cognition: visuomotor adaptation and spatial neglect (G. Rode, L. Pisella et al.). 18. Anosognosia for left-sided motor and sensory deficits, motor neglect and sensory hemiinattention: is there a relationship? (G. Vallar, G. Bottini et al.). Subject Index. ",Neuroscience,Progress in Brain Research,Neuroscience 0-444-51029-X,Hyperlink,High Throughput Bioanalytical Sample Preparation,"Wells, D.A.",, ,628,Elsevier,HC,"Hardbound. High Throughput Bioanalytical Sample Preparation: Methods and Automation Strategies is an authoritative reference on the current state-of-the-art in sample preparation techniques for bioanalysis. This book focuses on high throughput (rapid productivity) techniques and describes exactly how to perform and automate these methodologies, including useful strategies for method development and optimization. A thorough review of the literature is included within each of these chapters describing high throughput sample preparation techniques: protein removal by precipitation; equilibrium dialysis and ultrafiltration; liquid-liquid extraction; solid-phase extraction; and various on-line techniques. The text begins with an introductory overview of the role of bioanalysis in pharmaceutical drug development. Fundamental understanding of the strategies for sample preparation is reinforced next, along with essential concepts in extraction chemistr",01-Dec-02,250,250,,"Role of Bioanalysis in Pharmaceutical Drug Development. Overview of the drug development process. Industry trends. Specific roles for bioanalysis in drug development. Fundamental Strategies for Bioanalytical Sample Preparation. Importance of sample preparation. General techniques for sample preparation. Essential concepts for sample preparation. High Throughput Tools for Bioanalysis: Microplates. Microplate fundamentals. Varieties in microplate well geometry and plate surface. Microplates as sample containers and collection devices. Historical development of flow-through microplates. Varieties in flow-through microplates. Applications for flow-through microplates. High Throughput Tools for Bioanalysis: Accessory Products. Multichannel pipettors for liquid handling. Liquid processing options for flow-through microplates. Sealing systems. Mixing and centrifugation of collection microplates. Solvent evaporation systems. Microplate compatible autosamplers. Additional accessory products. Automation Tools and Strategies for Bioanalysis. Roles for automation in bioanalysis. Strategies for selecting automation. Task-specific automation. Liquid handling workstations. Application-specific workstations or systems. Strategies for using automation in a bioanalytical setting. Resources for further information. Protein Precipitation: High Throughput Techniques and Strategies for Method Development. Understanding the technique. Ionization issues. High throughput PPT techniques using collection microplates. High throughput PPT techniques Using filtration microplates. Method development and optimization strategies. High throughput equilibrium dialysis and ultrafiltration. Protein Precipitation: Automation Strategies. Automation of protein precipitation in microplates using a 96-tip workstation. Automation of protein precipitation in filter plates using a 96-Tip workstation. Automation of protein precipitation in microplates using a 4-/8-probe workstation. Automation of protein precipitation in filter plates using a 4-/8-probe workstation. Full robotics integration with multiple task modules. Liquid-Liquid Extraction: High Throughput Techniques. Understanding the technique. High throughput techniques using collection microplates. High throughput solid-supported techniques using flow-through microplates. Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Strategies for Method Development and Optimization. Extraction chemistry: Importance of sample pH. Organic solvent selection: Influence of polarity, volatility, selectivity and density. Rapid method development strategies. Method optimization and troubleshooting. Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Automation Strategies. Automation of LLE using phase boundary sensing. Automation of LLE using a 96-tip workstation. Automation of solid-supported LLE using a 96-tip workstation. Automation of LLE using a 4-/8-probe workstation. Solid-Phase Extraction: High Throughput Techniques. Understanding the technique. Sorbent chemistries and attraction mechanisms. Solid-phase extraction protocols. Sorbent presentation and product formats. High throughput applications for 96-well SPE. Solid-Phase Extraction: Strategies for Method Development and Optimization. Method development objectives. Generic approach to method development. Selective and rapid approach to method development. Method optimization and troubleshooting. Documentation of the method development process. Further reading. Solid-Phase Extraction: Automation Strategies. Automation of SPE in microplates using a 96-tip workstation. Automation of SPE in microplates using a 4-/8-probe workstation. Full robotics integration with multiple task modules. On-Line Sample Preparation: High Throughput Techniques and Strategies for Method Development. Understanding the technique. High throughput on-line sample preparation using a single column. High throughput on-line sample preparation using dual columns. High throughput on-line sample preparation using multiple columns. Comparisons of on-line versus off-line and comparisons among on-line methods. Method development strategies. Method optimization and troubleshooting. Advances in Sample Preparation for Bioanalysis. Solid-phase extraction in a card format. Solid-phase extraction in a 384-well plate. Future directions. ",Analytical Chemistry,Progress in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 0-12-312085-3,Hyperlink,Best Synthetic Methods: Carbohydrates,"Osborn, H.M.I.;Harwood, L.M.",, ,460,Academic Press,HC,"Hardbound. There is a vast and often bewildering array of synthetic methods and reagents available to organic chemists today. The Best Synthetic Methods series allows the practising synthetic chemist to choose between all the alternatives and assess their real advantages and limitations. Each chapter in this book details a particular theme associated with carbohydrate synthesis. A brief review of the subject area is provided, but the emphasis in all cases is on describing efficient practical methods to effect the transformations described. In order for the roles of carbohydrates to be thoroughly analysed and assessed, glycobiologists require access to defined target carbohydrates in useful quantities. Thus carbohydrates and glycoconjugates are now recognized as important targets for total synthesis programmes and it is essential to develop efficient regio- and stereoselective methods for the synthesis of carbohydrates. Whilst carbohydrates can ",01-Mar-03,145,145,,"An introduction to carbohydrate synthesis (H.M.I. Osborn). Selective hydroxyl protection and deprotection (J. Robertson, P.M. Stafford). Synthesis and activation of carbohydrate donors : acetates, halides, phenylselenides and glycals ( B.G. Davis et al.). Synthesis and activation of carbohydrate donors : thioglycosides and sulfoxides (K.P.R. Kartha, R.A. Field). Synthesis and activation of carbohydrate donors : acetimidates, n-pentenyl and vinyl glycosides (A.J. Fairbanks, C.M.P. Seward). Modern glycosidation methods : tuning of reactivity (J. Pietruszka). Modern glycosidation methods : orthogonal glycosidation (J. Pietruszka). The stereoselective synthesis of &bgr;-mannosides (S.C. Ennis, H.M.I. Osborn). Synthesis of sialic acid containing carbohydrates (M. Kiso et al.). The synthesis of glycosyl amino acids (H.M.I. Osborn et al.). The synthesis of C-linked glycosides (P. Meo, H.M.I. Osborn). The uses of glycoprocessing enzymes in synthesis (B.G. Davis, S.J. Hancock). ",Organic Synthesis,Best Synthetic Methods,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 0-08-044182-3,Hyperlink,"Proceedings of the 13th European Symposium on the Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis","Fantini, F.;Vanzi, M.",, ,596,Pergamon,Other,"Set. This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the 13th European Symposium on the Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis (ESREF 2002), held in Bellaria, Italy, 7-11 Oct 2002. The Proceedings are being published concurrently as a special issue of Microelectronics Reliability. Since its foundation in 1990, the annual ESREF symposium has been the premier European forum for the discussion of research in all aspects of specification, technology and manufacturing, test, control and analysis for microelectronic devices and circuits. Researchers at top institutions, in Europe and elsewhere, present high-quality experimental results at ESREF. The ESREF Proceedings have been published by Elsevier Science since 1996. This year's Proceedings follow the format and style of previous books in the series, and as always the list of topics addressed changes to keep up with developments in the field. Two new topics",01-Oct-02,190,190,,"Special session to mark the 40th anniversary of Microelectronics Reliability. Invited paper. Trend of CMOS downsizing and its reliability (H. Iwai, S. Ohmi). Invited paper. The IEEE standards on reliability program and reliability prediction methods for electronic equipment(M. Pecht et al.). ESD. Photonics Reliability. Quality and Reliability Techniques for Components and System. Failure Mechanisms in Silicon devices. Non-volatile and programmable device reliability. Packaging and Assembly Reliability. Failure Mechanisms in Compound Semiconductors devices. Power Devices Reliability. Electrical and Optical Beam Testing. Advanced Failure Analysis: Defect Detection and Analysis. MEMS/MOEMS.",Microelectronics,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-08-044180-7,Hyperlink,"Proceedings of the 13th European Symposium on the Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis","Fantini, F.;Vanzi, M.",, ,596,Pergamon,TP,"Paperback. This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the 13th European Symposium on the Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis (ESREF 2002), held in Bellaria, Italy, 7-11 Oct 2002. The Proceedings are being published concurrently as a special issue of Microelectronics Reliability. Since its foundation in 1990, the annual ESREF symposium has been the premier European forum for the discussion of research in all aspects of specification, technology and manufacturing, test, control and analysis for microelectronic devices and circuits. Researchers at top institutions, in Europe and elsewhere, present high-quality experimental results at ESREF. The ESREF Proceedings have been published by Elsevier Science since 1996. This year's Proceedings follow the format and style of previous books in the series, and as always the list of topics addressed changes to keep up with developments in the field. Two new topics",01-Oct-02,130,130,,"Special session to mark the 40th anniversary of Microelectronics Reliability. Invited paper. Trend of CMOS downsizing and its reliability (H. Iwai, S. Ohmi). Invited paper. The IEEE standards on reliability program and reliability prediction methods for electronic equipment(M. Pecht et al.). ESD. Photonics Reliability. Quality and Reliability Techniques for Components and System. Failure Mechanisms in Silicon devices. Non-volatile and programmable device reliability. Packaging and Assembly Reliability. Failure Mechanisms in Compound Semiconductors devices. Power Devices Reliability. Electrical and Optical Beam Testing. Advanced Failure Analysis: Defect Detection and Analysis. MEMS/MOEMS.",Microelectronics,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-08-044181-5,Hyperlink,"Proceedings of the 13th European Symposium on the Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis","Fantini, F.;Vanzi, M.",, ,596,Pergamon,CD,"CD-ROM. This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the 13th European Symposium on the Reliability of Electron Devices, Failure Physics and Analysis (ESREF 2002), held in Bellaria, Italy, 7-11 Oct 2002. The Proceedings are being published concurrently as a special issue of Microelectronics Reliability. Since its foundation in 1990, the annual ESREF symposium has been the premier European forum for the discussion of research in all aspects of specification, technology and manufacturing, test, control and analysis for microelectronic devices and circuits. Researchers at top institutions, in Europe and elsewhere, present high-quality experimental results at ESREF. The ESREF Proceedings have been published by Elsevier Science since 1996. This year's Proceedings follow the format and style of previous books in the series, and as always the list of topics addressed changes to keep up with developments in the field. Two new topics",01-Oct-02,115,115,,"Special session to mark the 40th anniversary of Microelectronics Reliability. Invited paper. Trend of CMOS downsizing and its reliability (H. Iwai, S. Ohmi). Invited paper. The IEEE standards on reliability program and reliability prediction methods for electronic equipment(M. Pecht et al.). ESD. Photonics Reliability. Quality and Reliability Techniques for Components and System. Failure Mechanisms in Silicon devices. Non-volatile and programmable device reliability. Packaging and Assembly Reliability. Failure Mechanisms in Compound Semiconductors devices. Power Devices Reliability. Electrical and Optical Beam Testing. Advanced Failure Analysis: Defect Detection and Analysis. MEMS/MOEMS.",Microelectronics,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-7623-0986-5,Hyperlink,"Advances in Human Performance and Cognitive Engineering Research, Volume 3","Stone, D.",, ,192,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. Technology is rapidly changing the field of human resources management (HRM), and propelling the field in some entirely new directions labeled eHR–electronic human resources. Thus, this volume focuses on technology, eHR, and virtual organizations. Well-known experts in eHR review the trends in the field including employee self-service, e-learning, strategies for implementing eHR, virtual work arrangements and their impact on human resources management. In addition, the volume focuses on the implications of using technology for HRM, and the functional and dysfunctional consequences of using technology to achieve HRM goals (e.g., privacy and employee customer satisfaction issues). The volume should be especially useful for researchers and practitioners in the fields of HRM and information technology.",01-Apr-03,93,93,,"Introduction to Volume 3 (D.L. Stone). How technology facilitates virtual work arrangements (W.F. Cascio). The brave new world of eHR (H.G. Gueutal). The functional and dysfunctional consequences of human resource information technology for organizations and their employees (D.L. Stone et al.). Distance learning in organizations: a review and assessment of future needs (M.P. Kosarzycki et al.). Technology: implications for HRM (R. Cardy, J. Miller). Changing the rules? Human resources in the 21st century virtual organization (R.D. Johnson, L.C. Isenhour). Information technology implementation: the need for compensation system congruency (J.H. Dulebohn). Back to the future: a classical consideration of the impact of technology on human resources management (M. Schminke, J.G. McCardle).",Engineering Psychology,Advances in Human Performance and Cognitive Engineering Research,Social and Behavioral Sciences 0-08-043946-2,Hyperlink,Empowerment for Sustainable Tourism Development,"Sofield, T.H.B.",, ,290,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. Consistent with the objectives of the Tourism Social Science Series to explore theoretical advances in tourism studies, this book broaches new territory by exploring the triadic relationship between tourism, sustainable development and empowerment. While tourism has begun to focus on community consultations in the past two decades the process has tended to follow the path of development for communities rather than development by communities. In many cases the result has been disempowerment rather than empowerment. This study goes beyond a focus on the impacts of tourism to explore the relevance of a body of political, economic, sociological, anthropological and development theory to formulate a synthesized construct of empowerment which provides a useful standpoint to consider the community/tourism development relationship. The approach that has been adopted also attempts to combine the emic paradigm with the etic, th",01-Feb-03,85,85,,"Introduction. Tourism and development: theories and relationships. What is empowerment? Tourism development in the South Pacific. International cooperation or disguised dependency? The South Pacific region. Empowerment at the national level. Empowerment and disempowerment at the village level. Empowerment and sustainability through village ownership. Sustainability through empowerment and an adaptive response. Tourism development, sustainability and empowerment. References.",Sociology of Leisure and Tourism,Tourism Social Science Series,Social and Behavioral Sciences 0-08-044198-X,Hyperlink,The International Handbook on Innovation,"Shavinina, L.V.",, ,1500,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. The International Handbook on Innovation is the most comprehensive and authoritative account available of what innovation is, how it is measured, how it is developed, how it is managed, and how it affects individuals, companies, societies, and the world as a whole. Leading specialists from around the world, responsible for much of the current research in the field, analyze the multidisciplinary and multifaceted nature of innovation, its types and levels, its criteria, its development, its management, its specificity in various domains and contexts, and societal demands on it. They consider innovation from the viewpoints of psychology, management science, business, technology, sociology, philosophy, economics, history, education, art, and public policy. With contributions from over 90 distinguished authors covering 17 nations, readers will obtain expert insight into the latest research and future developments in the field of innova",01-Apr-03,269,269,"I have no doubt that the volumes will galvanize and guide the study of innovation for the next decade.,(Larry R. Vandervert, American Nonlinear Systems);,This is really a comprehensive and innovative undertaking.,(Joseph Renzulli, University of Connecticut);,...should be the defining work for decades.,(George Swede, Ryerson Polytechnic University)","Innovation: Its Nature and Development. Part I. Introduction. Understanding innovation: introduction to some important issues (L.V. Shavinina). Part II. The Nature of Innovation. The neurophysiological basis of innovation (L.R. Vandervert). On the nature of individual innovation (L.V. Shavinina, K.L. Seeratan ). Models of innovation (D. Marinova, J. Phillimore). Evolutionary models of innovation (T. Nickles). Three-ring conception of giftedness: its implications for understanding the nature of innovation (J.S. Renzulli). Innovation and strategic reflexivity (J. Sundbo). The nature and dynamics of discontinuous and disruptive innovations from a learning and knowledge management perspective (E.G. Carayannis). Profitable product innovation: the critical success factors (R.G. Cooper). Types of innovations (R.J. Sternberg et al.). Divergent thinking and ideation in the innovation process (M.A. Runco). Problem generation and discovery (R. Root-Bernstein). The role of flexibility in innovation (A.S. Georgsdottir et al.). Judgments in the innovation process (M.A. Runco). The Effect of mood on creativity in the innovative process (G. Kaufmann). Case studies of innovation: ordinary thinking, extraordinary outcomes (R.W. Weisberg). Innovation and evolution in the domains of theory and practice (J.R. Bailey, C.M. Ford). Part III. Assessment of Innovation. The measurement of innovativeness (R.E. Goldsmith, G.R. Foxall). Part IV. Development of Innovation Across the Life Span. Young Inventors (N. Colangelo et al.). Exceptional creativity across the life span: the emergence and manifestation of creative genius (D.K. Simonton). Innovations by the frail elderly (T. Heinzen, N. Vail). Part V. Development of Innovation. Developing high potentials for innovation in young people through the schoolwide enrichment model (S.M. Reis, J.S. Renzulli). Towards a logic of innovation (G.F. Smith). The development of innovative ideas through creativity training (M.M. Clapham). Tools for thinking intuitively (R. Root-Bernstein, M. Root-Bernstein). Stimulating innovation (R.N. Kostoff). E-creativity and e-innovation (Keng Siau). Developing innovative ideas through high intellectual and creative educational multimedia technologies (L.V. Shavinina). Domain-Specific Innovations. Part I. Individual Differences in Innovative Ability. The art of innovation (R. Root-Bernstein). Individual differences in creative abilities: can they explain innovative performance in the field of technics? (E.A. Hany, K.A. Heller). Part II. Innovations in Different Domains . Dimensions of scientific innovation (G. Holton). Do radical discoveries require ontological shifts? (M.T.H. Chi, R.G.M. Hausmann). Innovation in the Social Sciences: the birth of a research tradition (S. Dasgupta). Understanding scientific innovation: the case of Nobel Laureates (L.V. Shavinina). Innovation in poetry (G. Swede). Dual directions for innovation in music: integrating conceptions of musical giftedness into general educational practice and enhancing innovation on the part of musically gifted students (L. Scripp, R.F. Subotnik). Determinants of technological innovation: current state-of-the-art, modern research trends, and future prospects (V. Souitaris). Innovation in financial services infrastructure (P. Nightingale). Innovation in integrated electronics and related technologies: experiences with large-scale multidisciplinary programs and single investigator programs in a research university (R.J. Gutmann). Innovation in the upstream oil and gas sector (A. Jai et al.). Future innovations in science and technology (J.F. Coates). Innovations in Social Context. Part I. Basic Approaches to the Understanding of Innovation in Social Context. The barriers approach to innovation (A. Hadjimanolis). Knowledge management processes and work group innovation (J.L. Farr et al.). Innovation and creativity = competitiveness? When, how, and why (E.G. Carayannis, E. Gonzales). Innovation tensions (R. Nag et al.). Manager's recognition of employees' creative ideas: a social-cognitive model (Jing Zhou, R.W. Woodman). Innovation and Identity (N. King). Venture capital's role in innovation: research methods and stakeholder interests (J. Callahan, S. Muegge). Part II. Innovations in Social Institutions . Promotors and champions in innovations: development of a research paradigm (J. Hausschildt). Encouraging innovation in small firms through externally generated knowledge (E. Major, M. Cordey-Hayes). Linking knowledge, networking and innovation processes (J. Swan et al.). The generation of innovation in multitechnology firms (A. Prencipe). An analysis of innovative activity of universities in the United States (Yukio Miyata). Incubating and networking technology commercialisation centres among emerging, developing, and mature technopoleis worldwide (D. Gibson, P. Conceição). Science Parks: a triumph of hype over experience? (J. Phillimore, R. Joseph). National innovation systems (R. Harding). Part III. Innovation Management. Challenges in innovation management (J. Bessant). Managing technological innovation in business organizations (R. Katz). Towards a constructivist approach of technological innovation management (V. Boly et al.). Innovation processes in transnational corporations (O. Gassmann, M. von Zedtwitz). Part IV. Innovation and Leadership. Innovation and leadership (J.P. Deschamps). Part V. Innovation and Marketing . Innovation and market research (P. Trott). Marketing and the development of innovative new products (R.W. Veryzer). Part VI. Innovation Around the World: Examples of Country Efforts, Policies, Practices and Issues . Innovation process in Hungary (A. Inzelt, L. Szerb). Innovation under constraints: the case of Singapore (H.K. Tang, K.T. Yeo). Continuous innovation in Japan: the power of tacit knowledge (I. Nonaka et al.). Innovation in Korea (S. Chung). Regional innovations and the economic competitiveness in India (K. Mehra). Innovation process in Switzerland (B. Wilhelm). Systems of innovation and competence building across diversity: learning from the Portuguese path in the European context (P. Conceição, M. Heitor). Innovation in Taiwan (Chiung-Wen Hsu, Hsing-Hsiung Chen). The national German innovation system: its development in different governmental and territorial structures (H. Grupp et al.). Conclusions. Research on innovation at the beginning of the 21st century: what do we know about it? (T. Rickards). Index.",Education (General),,Social and Behavioral Sciences 1-85617-405-0,Hyperlink,Nanofiltration: Principles and Applications,"Schaefer, A.;Fane, A.G.;Waite, T.D.",, ,384,Elsevier Advanced Technology,HC,"Hardbound. A concise overview of everything one needs to know about nanofiltration, from theoretical concepts to applications and performance. ",01-May-03,143,143,,"Chapter 1 - History Chapter 2 - Membranes Chapter 3 - Modules Chapter 4 - Membrane characterisation Chapter 5 - Mass transfer and retention Chapter 6 - Solute speciation effects Chapter 7 - Fouling effects Chapter 8 - Pretreatment/hybrid processes Chapter 9 - Water treatment Chapter 10 - Wastewater treatment and re-use Chapter 11 - Food industry Chapter 12 - Chemical industry Chapter 13 - Pulp and paper Chapter 14 - Textile industry Chapter 15 - Landfill leachates Chapter 16 - Bioreactors Chapter 17 - Radioisotope and heavy metal removal Chapter 18 - Trace organic removal Chapter 19 - Conclusion and future developments ",Membranes and Separation Technology,,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 1-85617-384-4,Hyperlink,Composite Applications in Land Transport: Practical Case Studies,"Robinson, M.",, ,384,Elsevier Advanced Technology,HC,"Hardbound. Via a series of case studies, the author illustrates the processes and procedures that the various transport sectors must go through to introduce composite structures into their marketplace. ",01-May-03,159,159,,"Chapter 1 - Bus Structures Chapter 2 - Lorry Cabs Chapter 3 - Refrigerated Semi-trailers and Containers Chapter 4 - Train Structures and Components Chapter 5 - Tram Structures and Components Chapter 6 - Metro Vehicles Chapter 7 - Performance Cars Chapter 8 - Discussion and Future Prospects ",Materials Chemistry and Engineering,,Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 1-85617-393-3,Hyperlink,A Practical Guide to Metal and Ceramic Injection Moulding,"Billiet, R. & H.",, ,448,Elsevier Advanced Technology,HC,"Hardbound. A practical and comprehensive book on every aspect of metal and ceramic injection moulding. ",01-Jun-03,262,262,,"Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - From Rockets to Sprockets Chapter 3 - State-of-the-art MIM Chapter 4 - Selecting Fillers Chapter 5 - Selecting Organic Materials Chapter 6 - Raw Material Safety and Environmental Issues Chapter 7 - Principles of Feedstock Formulation Chapter 8 - Optimizing the Volume Loading Chapter 9 - Optimizing Moulding Rheology Chapter 10 - Optimizing Binder Extraction Chapter 11 - Optimizing the Shrinkage Factor Chapter 12 - The Feedstock Calculator Chapter 13 - Kneading the Feedstock Chapter 14 - Tooling Up Chapter 15 - Moulding Chapter 16 - Extracting the Binder Chapter 17 - A Safe, Economical and Efficient SX System you can Build Chapter 18 - Sintering Chapter 19 - Post-sintering Operations Chapter 20 - Capital Investment Chapter 21 - Intellectual Property Issues Chapter 22 - MIM Product Development Chapter 23 - The Shape of the Future Chapter 24 - Appendices Chapter 25 - Index ",Metals Processing,,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-08-044206-4,Hyperlink,Advanced Modeling for Transit Operations and Service Planning,"Lam, W.H.K.;Bell, M.G.H.",, ,354,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. While public transport or transit systems have been in existence much longer than road traffic systems, the mathematical analysis techniques so necessary for proper transit planning and operations have lagged far behind that of road traffic systems. For example, the body of literature available on the design of stopping schedules for urban rail lines is miniscule in comparison with the literature on the coordination of traffic signals along an urban road. On the other hand, transit professionals appear to have disregarded most of the wealth of insight that has been available in the literature for more than a decade. The literature on capacity constraint transit assignment models is one good example. However, public transport operators are faced with ever-greater pressure in competitive markets and congested transit systems, particularly during peak hour periods. The need to estimate passenger demand and to monitor the performance of individ",01-Dec-02,90,90,,"Preface. Initial planning for urban transit systems (S.C. Wirasinghe). Public transport timetabling and vehicle scheduling (A. Ceder). Designing public transport network and routes (A. Ceder). Transit path choice and assignment model approaches (A. Nuzzolo). Schedule-based transit assignment models (A. Nuzzolo). Frequency based transit route choice models (M. Florian). Capacity constrained transit assignment models and reliability analysis (M.G.H. Bell). Dynasmart-IP: dynamic traffic assignment meso-simulator for intermodal networks (H.S. Mahmassani, K.F. Abdelghany). Modeling competitive multi-modal services (H.K. Lo et al.). Modeling urban taxi services: a literature survey and an analytical example (Hai Yang et al.). The estimation of origin-destination matrices in transit networks (S. C. Wong, C.O. Tong). Models for optimizing transit fares (Jing Zhou, W.H.K. Lam). ",Transportation Research (General),,Social and Behavioral Sciences 0-444-51020-6,Hyperlink,The Mind's Eye,"Hyona, J.;Radach, R.;Deubel, H.",, ,860,North-Holland,HC,"Hardbound. The book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art overview of current research on cognitive and applied aspects of eye movements. The contents include peer-reviewed chapters based on a selection of papers presented at the 11th European Conference on Eye Movements (Turku, Finland 2001), supplemented by invited contributions. The ECEM conference series brings together researchers from various disciplines with an interest to use eye-tracking to study perceptual and higher order cognitive functions. The contents of the book faithfully reflect the scope and diversity of interest in eye-tracking as a fruitful tool both in basic and applied research. It consists of five sections: visual information processing and saccadic eye movements; empirical studies of reading and language production; computational models of eye movements in reading; eye-tracking as a tool to study human-computer interaction; and eye movement applications in media and communica",01-Feb-03,125,125,,"Section 1: Visual Information Processing and Saccadic Eye Movements. Section Editor: Heiner Deubel. The relationship between exogenous and endogenous saccades and attention (R. Godijn, J. Theeuwes). Orienting of visual attention based on peripheral information (M. Kean, A. Lambert). Executive contributions to eye movement control (T.L. Hodgson, C. Golding). Saccade selectivity during visual search: the influence of central processing difficulty (Jiye Shen et al.). Multisensory interactions in saccade generation (R. Walker, M. Doyle). Binocular coordination in microsaccades (R. Engbert, R. Kliegl). The inner working of dynamic visuo-spatial imagery as revealed by spontaneous eye movement (C. de'Sperati). Commentary on Section 1. Eye movements and visual information processing (J. Findlay). Section 2: Eye Movements in Reading and Language Processing. Section Editor: Jukka Hyönä. Where do Chinese readers send their eyes? (J.-L. Tsai, G. W. McConkie). The perceptual span during music reading (E. Gilman, G. Underwood). The reader's spatial code (A. Kennedy et al.). On the processing of meaning from parafoveal vision during eye fixations in reading (K. Rayner et al.). Bridging the gap between old and new: Eye movements and vocabulary acquisition in reading (R.K. Morris, R.S. Williams). Application of eye tracking in speech production research (A.S. Meyer, C. Dobel). Eye movements and thematic processing (S.P. Liversedge ). On the treatment of saccades and regressions in eye movement measures of reading time (W. Vonk, R. Cozijn). Eye movement measures to study global text processing. (J. Hyönä et al.). Commentary on Section 2. Advancing the methodological middle-ground (A.W. Inhoff, U. Weger). Section 3: Computational Models of Eye Movement Control in Reading. Section Editor: Ralph Radach. Using the saccadic inhibition paradigm to investigate saccadic control in reading (E.M. Reingold, D.M. Stampe). Modeling eye movements in reading: extensions of the E-Z reader model (A. Pollatsek et al.). SWIFT explorations (R. Kliegl, R. Engbert). How cognition affects eye movements during reading (G. McConkie, Shun-nan Yang). Foundations of an interactive activation model of eye movement control in reading (R. Reilly, R. Radach). Commentary on Section 3. Moving eyes and reading words: how can a computational model combine the two? (J. Grainger). Section 4: Eye Movements in Human-Computer Interaction. Section Editor: R. Radach. Voluntary eye movements in human-computer interaction (M. Illi et al.). Eye tracking in usability evaluation: a practitioner's guide (J.H. Goldberg, A.M. Wichansky). Processing spatial configurations in computer interfaces (M.E. Crosby, C. Sophian). Eye tracking for evaluating industrial human-computer interfaces (G. Zülch, S. Stowasser). Eye-movements and interactive graphics (C. O'Sullivan et al.). Commentary on Section 4. Eye tracking in human-computer interaction and usability research: reading to deliver the promises (R. Jacob, K. Karn). Section 5: Eye Movements in Media Applications and Communication. Section Editor: Jukka Hyönä. Eye movements in the processing of print advertisements (R. Radach et al.). Behavioral strategies in web interaction: a view from eye-movement research (I. Stenfors et al.). Determining the parameters for the scrolling text display technique (Y. Kitamura et al.). Reading or scanning? A study of newspaper and net paper reading. (K. Holmqvist et al.). Reading native and foreign language television subtitles in children and adults (W. De Bruycker, G. d'Ydewalle). Eye movements and gestures in human face-to-face interaction (M. Gullberg). Eye movement and voluntary control in portrait drawing (J. Tchalenko et al.). Commentary on Section 5. Eye movements in communication and media applications (A.J. Gale). ",Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (General),,Social and Behavioral Sciences 0-08-044022-3,Hyperlink,Delivering Sustainable Transport,"Root, A.",, ,210,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. From California to Calcutta, Stratford to Sydney, transport affects and permeates lives and influences decisions, including where parents let their children play, which shops are used, whether neighbours are spoken to in the street and feelings about being safe when out at night. Transport is often the key factor in quality of life, it is the much-overlooked partner of globalisation and shapes societies across the world. Until now, transport has been left to planners and economists, but this timely book raises issues that these disciplines exclude. This book offers examples of how transport analysis can be diversified and broadened to include important theoretical approaches and perspectives not previously used in mainstream transport studies. These provocative essays cover a wide range of issues and opens up a debate on the effects of travel and transport on various social groups, from bikers to pre-school age children, in the West and",01-Jan-03,84,84,,"List of tables. List of figures. Acknowledgments. Introduction: Morphing mobility - a methodological critique (A. Root). Globalisation, Markets and Policy - the Need for New Paradigms. Transport, modernity and globalisation (C. McKenzie). Limits of economics (K.H. Schaeffer, E. Sclar). If public transport is the answer, what is the question? (K. Hamilton). Post-Modernity and Reflexivity. Reflexivity in transport studies (T. Turrentine). Moblising the mobile: the political inclusion of the transport user (S. McDonald-Walker). Identity, lifestyle and the gaming interview (T. Turrentine). Cultural Studies. The automobile era: a cultural analysis (K.H. Schaeffer, E. Sclar). Ethnography of motor-bike boys (P. Willis). The effects of different localities on children's play and development (M. Hüttenmoser). New Dimensions in Mobility Discourses. What is transport social exclusion? (J. Solomon). Westernising travel policy: rickshaw pullers in Calcutta (J. Whitelegg et al.). The city and the car (M. Sheller, J. Urry). About the authors. Index.",Environmental Psychology,,Social and Behavioral Sciences 0-444-50944-5,Hyperlink,Art and Complexity,"Casti, J.;Karlqvist, A.",, ,188,North-Holland,HC,"Hardbound. This title is the result of a one-week workshop sponsored by the Swedish research agency, FRN, on the interface between complexity and art. Among others, it includes discussions on whether "good" art is "complex" art, how artists see the term "complex", and what poets try to convey in word about complex behavior in nature.",01-Feb-03,47,46.95,,"Preface. Art and Science - Les Liaisons Dangereuses? (J.D. Barrow). Complexity and Aesthetics: Is Good Art "Complex" Art? (J. Casti). What Lies Between Order and Chaos? (J.P. Crutchfield). Regularities and Randomness: Evolving Schemata in Science and the Arts (M. Gell-Mann). Drawing, Knowledge and Intuitive Thinking: Drawing as a Way to Understand and Solve Complex Problems (B. Hjort). Nothing is Hidden (A. Karlqvist). Science and Art in Collaboration - The Mindship Method (T. Norretranders). Complexity and Emergence inthe American Experimental Music Tradition (T. Perkis). Modeling Complexity for Interactive Art Works on the Internet (C. Sommerer, L. Mignonneau). Poetic Voice and the Complexity of Bird Song (M. Southwick). Fractal Expressionism - Where Art Meets Science (R. Taylor). A Depth-First Traversal of Thinking (G. Wight). Color Plates.",Arts and Humanities,,Computer Science 0-7623-1000-6,Hyperlink,The Determinants of the Incidence and the Effects of Participatory and Labor Management Firms,"Kato, T.;Pliskin, J.",, ,324,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. This volume of Advances in the Economic Analysis of Participatory and Labor Managed Firms consists of ten original papers. The first five papers address the effects of institutions of governance (at the workplace and corporate levels), including new forms of workplace governance (e.g., self-directed teams), a traditional form (or trade unions) and financial participation schemes. The subsequent three papers turn to the issues of the determinants of the incidence of such institutions, followed by two theoretical contributions. The paper by Tor Eriksson introduces a new survey of participatory employment practices in Danish firms, and connects these practices to productivity gains for the firm and wage gain for workers. Jose Alberto Bayo-Moriones, Pedro Javier Galilea-Salvatierra, and Javier Merino-Diaz de Cerio introduce a new telephone survey of participatory employment practices in 965 manufacturing establishments in Spain, and ",01-Jan-03,95,95,,"Foreward (D.C. Jones). Introduction (T.Kato, J.Pliskin). Empirical Advances I: The Effects of Institutions of Governance at the Corporate and Workplace levels. 1. The effects of New York practices - Evidence from employer-employee data, (T. Eriksson). 2. Participation, cooperatives and performance: An analysis of Spanish manufacturing firms (J.A. Moriones,et al.). 3. Unions and productivity growth: A meta-analytic rewiew, (C. Doucouliagos, P. Laroche). 4. Do ESOPs motivate employees? Worker effort, monitoring and participation in employee-owned stock ownership plans, (A.J. Ros). 5. On the causes of soft budget constraints: Firm-level evidence from Bulgaria and Romania, (G. Everaert, A. Hildebrandt). Empirical Advances II: The Determinants of Participation. 6. The incidence and determinants of employee share ownership and profit sharing in Europe (A. Pendleton, et al.). 7. Use of profit sharing when workers make decisions: Evidence from a survey of manufacturing workers (C. Adams). 8. Specific human capital and employee ownership (N. Wilson et al.). Theoretical Advances. 9. Union-firm bargaining over long-term benefits (J.E. Askildsen, N. Ireland). 10. Comparative Systems, destructive trade and world distributive justice (J. Vanek).",Labor and Demographic Economics (General),Advances in the Economic Analysis of Participatory and Labor-Managed Firms,"Economics, Business and Management" 0-08-044049-5,Hyperlink,Earthquake Engineering,"Chan, A.H.C.",, ,6000,Elsevier,CD,"CD-ROM. A Turkish widow, dressed from head to toe in black, stood near to the heap of fractured concrete and twisted reinforcement that had claimed the lives of her family. She saw the two English engineers who had come to examine the aftermath of the Kocaeli Earthquake and she had a question for them. In a quiet, slightly trembling voice she asked, "Neden?" - "Why?" Her question is the same as that of the vast numbers of people who, in recent decades, have lost family and friends, homes and livelihoods, health and well-being to the destructive power of earthquakes. The question is deceptively simple - the answer is complex and multi-layered. But it is the right question. This conference forms part of the response. Impressive advances have occurred in our understanding of the factors (technical and human) that determine the impact of seismic events. With the papers on this CD you will find developments in seismology and impr",01-Sep-02,95,95,,"Keynote Lectures. Engineering seismology in Europe (N.N. Ambraseys). The seismic safety of bridges: A view from the design office (J. Barr). Earthquake mitigation (I. Davis). Integration of earthquake testing, analysis and field observations of structures (A.S. Elnashai) Structural analysis in earthquake engineering (P. Fajfar). 'Complex' site effects in earthquake ground motion, including topography (E. Faccioli). Code developments in earthquake engineering (M. Fardis). Earthquake engineering of foundations and lifelines (J. Pappin). Keynote address: Seismic rehabilitation of building structures (H. Sucuoglu). ",Civil Engineering (General),,"Engineering, Energy and Technology" 0-08-044136-X,Hyperlink,Management of Technology,"von Zedtwitz, M.;Haour, G.;Khalil, T.;Lefebvre, L.A.",, ,556,Pergamon,HC,"Hardbound. This book is a selection of papers representing the best thinking of leading researchers and practitioners in the field of Management of Technology. Based on a conference on growth through business innovation and entrepreneurship, it addresses a wide range of starting points for technology and innovation managers on how to develop and commercialise new technologies. The book is structured along three themes: entrepreneurship and venture creation; knowledge management; multi-actor innovation. The first theme essentially deals with entrepreneurial energy, the conditions for its appearance and its success. It focuses mostly on entrepreneurs in innovation, start-ups and venturing activities. The second theme is composed of articles addressing various issues of knowledge and know-how management, i.e. the role that information and technologies plays to facilitate and create new business opportunities. The third theme discusses the trend towards a",01-Feb-03,112,112,,"Preface. List of contents. Contributors. Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation. Dynamic capabilities for entrepreneurial venturing - the Siemens ICE case (B. Katzy et al.). An ideal corporate research institute structure for the 21st century (I. Yamada et al.). Corporate trajectories and the strategy and structure of R&D (J.F. Christensen). Risk-management in incubators (K. Ruping, M. von Zedtwitz). The Chinese model to create high-tech start-ups from universities and research institutes (M. Kondo). Innovation management under uncertainty: a system dynamics model of R&D investments in biotechnology (L.M. Cloutier, M.D. Boehlje). The role of small dedicated firms in the starting phase of the biotechnogenetic revolution (N. Dellepiane). Risk angel networks for the 21st century: a review of best practices in Europe and the USA (K.J. Lange et al.). The impact of venture capital in Denmark (C.E. Christensen, J.L. Christensen). Untangling service for equity arrangements (J. Henderson, B.F. Leleux). Valuation process of new technology ventures: perceptions of the various people involved in this process (J. Micol, L.B. Rabassa). Knowledge Management. Technological competence and economic performance: who perform better in turbulent environments? (M. Praest Knudsen). The concept of industry and the case of radical technological change (K.A. Munir, N. Phillips). Knowledge-based view on internationalization: Finnish telecom software suppliers as an example (O. Kuivalainen et al.). Knowledge management in innovation processes (A. Schulze). A taxonomy for knowledge management tools (R. Baroni de Carvalho, M.A. Tavares Ferreira). Tacit knowledge management in a SME environment: building the know-how repository - a case study (J. Albors). Technology re-use: developing a practical approach to making the most of your technological assets (F. Hunt et al.). Trains, cranes and drains: customer requirements in long-term engineering projects as a knowledge management problem (N. Alderman et al.). Multi-Actor Innovation. Intellectual property policies and university-industry licensing (K. Hoye, P. Roe). Development of OLED's, a next generation flat panel display technology: experiences from an ongoing collaboration between industry and academia (W. Leo, L. Zuppiroli). Indicators of impact of joint projects from research centers and enterprises (L.T. dos Santos Tomé Francisco et al.). Managing software innovation in multi-company settings (I. McLoughlin, C. Koch). Modeling modularity of product architectures (J. Hsuan-Mikkola, O. Gassmann). Linking technology selection and R&D project selection in innovative product development networks (M. Torkkeli et al.). New trends in automotive supply: the fully integrated supply chain and the General Motors case in Rio Grande Do Sul (Brazil) (P.A. Zawislak, C.R. de Borba Vieira). Changing process models to improve demand chain performance (J. Heikkilä, O. Suolanen). Getting hold on the disappearing worker? Managerial issues of distance work (M. Buser, C. Koch). Innovation and clustering: a Korean case (S. Chung). Implementing the international relocation of production technology (E.J. de Brujin, H.-J. Steenhuis). Author index.","R and D Policy, Planning, Management",,"Economics, Business and Management" 0-7623-0989-X,Hyperlink,Study Abroad,"Hult, G.T.M.;Lashbrooke Jr., E.C.",, ,246,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. Business educators everywhere are looking for opportunities where students can gain rich experiences through study or work in an international context. Study abroad offers meaningful opportunities for exposing business students to cross-cultural learning. In this volume, a select group of experts share valuable experiences and guidelines for initiating study abroad programs in business schools. A variety of key issues are discussed, including funding for study abroad fellowships, integrating foreign language training, administrative arrangements for study abroad, and best practices. Perspectives from both US and European business schools are addressed.",01-Feb-03,90,90,,"List of contributors. Preface. Foreword. Introduction: study abroad issues (G.T.M Hult, E.C. Lashbrooke Jr.). Documentation and assessment of the impact of study abroad (E.C. Ingraham). The case for assessing educational outcomes in study abroad (M. vande Berg). Successful recruitment of business students for study abroad through program development, curricular integration and marketing (K. Sideli et al.). Participation of minority and low income students in study abroad: the Illinois-NSEP initiative (J.D. Solaun). Thinking outside the box: study abroad in the target language at business schools overseas (S.J. Loughrin-Sacco, D.P. Earwicker). The role of foreign language instruction and proficiency as related to study abroad programs in business (O.R. Kelm). The important role of faculty involvement in study abroad (A. Yucas). Internationalizing business students through the study abroad experience: opportunities and challenges (K.M. Holland, B.L. Kedia). High quality study abroad programming: the role of the central study abroad office (C. Felbeck Chalou, I.E. Steglitz). Administrative arrangements for study abroad (I. Mcquiddy, J. Wilcox). Choosing partners and structuring relationships - lessons learned (A. Poehling, R.D. Nair). Study abroad consortia: collaborative ventures among schools (S. Innis-Klitz, J.E. Clark). The structure and process of curriculum integration in study abroad programs (B.D. Keillor, J.R. Emore). International comparative perspectives on study abroad programs in business schools (M. Festing). ",Marketing,Advances in International Marketing,"Economics, Business and Management" 0-7623-0969-5,Hyperlink,Advances in Quantitive Analysis of Finance and Accounting,"Lee, C-.F.",, ,284,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. The purpose of this paper is to incorporate both skewness and kurtosis explicitly through extending Zhang (1994) to provide bounds for the prices of and expected payoffs for options, given the first two moments of skewness and kurtosis. The rest of this paper is organized as follows. Section II distributions of terminal stock prices with given expected prices, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis under the assumption that the underlying asset price is continuously distributed. Similar to the results given in (1), the bounds derived in this paper depend on the information of the cumulative distribution of the underlying asset, However, it is shown in Section II that for each set of moments, there always exists one semi-parametric upper bound which is independent of the information of any distribution of the underlying asset. This semi-parametric upper bound has the same property as that in the case of the first two moments in Zhang (1994),",01-Nov-02,105,105,,"1. The determinants of current and long-term components of CEO compensation (K. Sen). 2. Option pricing and higher order moments (S.D. Young et al.) 3. Additional evidence on abnormal returns and return volatility around stock splits (M. Impson). 4. A fuzzy set approach in international transfer pricing problems (W. Kwak et al.). 5. Who bears the RBIP (Risk-Based Insurance Premiums) tax? (S.W. Lee). 6. Are going-concern audit opinions a self-fulfilling prophecy? (C. Pryor, J.V. Terza). 7. Bounds for option prices and the expected payoffs with skewness and kurtosis (C.-F. Lee). 8. Capital budgetting in continous time, complete market economy (R.-R. Chen, C.-F. Lee). 9. Financial analysis of planning and forecasting for Amheuser-Busch companies (J.S. Rich). 10. What causes memory in multi-period contracts? (B. Srinidhi, K. Sen).",Financial Economics (General),Advances in Quantitative Analysis of Finance and Accounting,"Economics, Business and Management" 0-7623-0964-4,Hyperlink,Experiments Investigating Market Power,"Isaac, R.M.;Holt, C.A.",, ,348,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. This is the second volume in the series Research in Experimental Economics that is organized as a compilation of papers on the same topic. Our first such collection (on emissions permit trading experiments) appears to have been well received. The topic for this volume is market power. This is a fitting theme as laboratory experiments have been used to study market behavior and performance from the very beginning. The construction of this volume is largely the same as the one on emission permits. Unlike the earlier ""open submission"" volumes, the papers were either known to us or were requested by us, and we provided the editorial reviews. The papers are arranged into four themed sections with two papers each. The topics include antitrust policy, market power in oligopolistic markets, true monopoly markets, and collusion and communication among firms. Taken as a group these papers reveal the advantages of using laboratory exper",01-Nov-02,95,95,,"List of contributors. Preface. Antitrust: Results from the laboratory (C.P. Wellford). Experimental methods and antitrust policy (D.D. Davis, B.J. Wilson). Two or four firms: does it matter? (R.M.Isaac, S.S. Reynolds). Supra-competitive prices and market power in posted-offer markets (D.D. Davis, et al.). An experimental investigation of coase's conjecture on durable-goods monopoly pricing (S.S. Reynolds). Monopoly power and terms of trade (R.Michelitsch, P. Kujal). Information in repeated experimental cournot games (L. Bru, et al.). Avoidable cost: can collusion succeed where competition fails? (G. Archibald, et al.).",Industrial Organization (General),Research in Experimental Economics,"Economics, Business and Management" 0-7623-0995-4,Hyperlink,The End of a Natural Monopoly: Deregulation and Competition in the Electric Power Industry,"Grossman, P.Z.;Cole, D.H.",, ,348,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. For a hundred years, scholars and government officials understood, or thought they did, the electric power industry. Electric power, based on a single, large service provider, connected by wires to all of its customers, was thought to be an industry that could only operate efficiently as a monopoly; indeed it was something called a ""natural monopoly."" Since it had to be a monopoly, with all the attendant inefficiencies and potential market abuses monopoly entails, government regulation was necessary. These basic assumptions, which at times seemed to conflict with observed facts remained largely unquestioned for the better part of 75 years. Then, changing institutional and technological circumstances led economists to question the basis in fact of the theory of natural monopoly, and the regulatory system it entailed. Movement toward a deregulated electric power system began albeit in piece-meal fashion. Indeed, the result has be",01-Jan-03,95,95,,"Introduction (P.Z. Grossman, D.H. Cole). Is anything naturally a monopoly? (P.Z. Grossman). The origins and development of electric power regulation (R.L. Bradley, Jr). The ""Regulatory Contract"" (D.H. Cole). The Zenith of the natural monopoly system (P.Z. Grossman). Whither natural monopoly? (J.P. Tomain). Universal service in competitive retail electric markets (J. Rossi). Stranded benefits vs. stranded costs in utility deregulation (R.W. Cearley, D.H. Cole). Why the music is off-key when lawyers sing from economists' songbooks or why public utility deregulation will fail (A.P. Morriss). Does the end of a natural monopoly mean deregulation? (P.Z. Grossman).",Law and Economics (General),The Economics of Legal Relationships,"Economics, Business and Management" 0-7623-0994-6,Hyperlink,"Research in Organizational Change and Development, Volume 14","Pasmore, W.A.;Woodman, R.W.",, ,300,Jai,HC,"Hardbound. Volume 14 of Research in Organizational Change and Development follows in the tradition of its predecessors in presenting the latest scholarly thinking about research and concepts related to the transformation of organizations. As in previous volumes in the series, contributors provide comprehensive literature reviews, methodological breakthroughs, and cutting edge theories. Aimed at academics and scholarly practitioners, Research in Organizational Change and Development has become the leading outlet for work that requires more thorough development and explication than the space afforded by academic journals can provide. The papers presented in Volume 14 address practical, conceptual and methodological issues in the field of organizational change. They offer a categorization scheme for interventions; an analysis of the importance of different change drivers in complex interventions; a call for greater attention to stru",01-Apr-03,86,86,,"List of contributors. Preface (W.A. Pasmore, R.W. Woodman). Organizational change: a categorization scheme and response model with readiness factors (C.J. Struckman, F.J. Yammarino). Building organizational change in an emerging economy: whole systems change using large group interventions in Mexico (M.R. Manning, J. DelaCerda Gastelum). The relative effect of change drivers in large-scale organizational change: an empirical study (K.S. Whelan-Berry et al.). Implications for organizational change in the structure process duality (P.C. Nutt). How do you create lasting organizational change? You must first slay Grendel's mother (S.L. Manring). A shared schema approach to understanding organizational culture change (Chung-Ming Lau et al.). Critical revision of some core ideas within the discourse about the learning organization: experiences from field research in East German companies (M. Geppert). Is remembered change useful? (J.P. Wanous, A.E. Reichers). Biographical sketches of the authors. ",Industrial Organization (General),Research in Organizational Change and Development,"Economics, Business and Management"