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Real-Time Expert Systems Computer Architecture

Expert systems and real-time systems technology have been developed independently. Expert systems have been successfully implemented in many complex applications traditionally performed by human experts. Real-time systems have been successfully applied in areas requiring interaction with dynamic environments control and monitoring applications for example. Merging these two technologies will yield intelligent systems capable of interacting with complex dynamic environments an area in which human operators exhibit poor productivity due to cognitive overload. | Real-Time Expert Systems Computer Architecture

GBP 205.00

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The Routledge International Handbook of Shared Parenting and Best Interest of the Child

This multidisciplinary volume offers an essential comprehensive study of perspectives on the scope and application of the best interests of the child and focuses mainly on its application in relation to child custody. With expert contributions from psychological sociological and legal perspectives it offers scientific analysis and debate on whether it should be the primary consideration in deciding child custody cases in cases of divorce or separation or whether it should be one of several primary considerations. It explores complex dilemmas inherent in shared parenting and whether the advantages it offers children are sufficient when compared to attributing custody to one parent and limiting visitation rights of the other. Offering a comprehensive analysis of this complex topic chapters provide detailed insight into the current state of research in this area as well as expert guidelines aimed at resolving the controversies when parents agree or disagree over their children’s living arrangements. Cutting-edge topics explored include: transnational shared parenting; alternative dispute resolution; breastfeeding parents; religious disputes between parents and the psychological social and economic factors that affect shared parenting. The Routledge International Handbook of Shared Parenting and Best Interest of the Child will be essential reading for scholars and graduate students in law psychology sociology and economics interested in shared parenting and family law.

GBP 205.00

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Lifestyle Medicine Third Edition

The field of lifestyle medicine which is the study of how daily habits and actions impact on both short- and long-term health and quality of life continues to expand globally. The scientific and medical literature that supports the success of these lifestyle habits and actions is now overwhelming. Thousands of studies provide evidence that regular physical activity maintenance of a health body weight following sound nutritional practices stress reduction and other good practices all profoundly impact both health and quality of life. Following its predecessors Lifestyle Medicine Third Edition is edited by lifestyle medicine pioneer cardiologist Dr. James Rippe. This edition has been thoroughly updated and represents the expert opinions of 20 section editors as well as more than 150 expert chapter authors whose knowledge span all aspects of this emerging discipline. Topics cover lifestyle medicine practices including regular physical activity proper nutrition and weight management. These principles are applied to the prevention and or treatment of a wide variety of chronic conditions ranging from heart disease and diabetes to cancer mental health addiction and injury prevention. This book serves as evidence base for individuals who wish to practice lifestyle medicine or incorporate some of its principles into either general medicine or subspecialty practice. It provides valuable information to healthcare workers in the fields of nutrition exercise physiology psychology behavioral medicine health promotion and public policy where lifestyle medicine principles play an ever-increasing role.

GBP 250.00

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Hydroponic Tomatoes

You don't need previous experience. Your advantages (besides great tomatoes!) include freedom from harmful pesticides bothersome weeds and insects plus ease and pleasure in tending the garden. And you can enjoy your tomatoes sooner . tomatoes rich in vitamins and minerals and great taste! Step-by-step instructions with many clear show-me-how illustrations both photographs and drawings. Written by a hydroponic expert this book provides clear directions for anyone to grow healthy appetizing tomatoes hydroponically. Sections on tomatoes hydroponic nutrients and systems are just a few of the topics this selection covers. Illustrated with detailed drawings as well as photographs this 142 page paperback offers how-to instructions and suggestions anyone can follow. | Hydroponic Tomatoes

GBP 180.00

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The Routledge Hispanic Studies Companion to Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture

The Routledge Hispanic Studies Companion to Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture introduces the intellectual and artistic breadth of early modern Spain from a range of disciplinary and critical perspectives. Spanning the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries (a period traditionally known as the Golden Age) the volume examines topics including political and scientific culture literary and artistic innovations and religious and social identities and institutions in transformation. The 36 chapters of the volume include both expert overviews of key topics and figures from the period as well as new approaches to understudied questions and materials. This invaluable resource will be of interest to advanced students and scholars in Hispanic studies as well as Renaissance and early modern studies more generally.

GBP 205.00

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Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology

This atlas presents not only the differential diagnosis but also the detailed morphologic immunophenotypic and especially genetic characteristics of the majority of hematolymphoid malignancies. An expert hematopathologist here provides a valuable resource to understand use or interpret one or more of these diagnostic modalities with confidence. This new edition has a compact format with up-to-date information - especially on genetic aspects - and will be an indispensable reference for all professionals in the specialty. *Provides an unrivalled visual resource for differential diagnosis in neoplastic hematopathology *Enables specialist and trainee oncologists and pathologists alike to understand use and interpret diagnostic modalities with confidence *Supplies quick access to information via tables algorithms and composite figures | Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology

GBP 230.00

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The Immersive Worlds Handbook Designing Theme Parks and Consumer Spaces

Scott Lukas famed industry expert on designing themed spaces brings you a book that focuses on the imaginative world of themed immersive and consumer spaces. Whether or not you are involved in designing a theme park cultural museum shop or other entertainment space you will benefit from the insider tips experiences and techniques highlighted in this practical guide. Make your themed spaces come to life and become true immersive worlds. The book features informative sidebars addressing possible design issues and current trends; case studies and interviews with real-world designers and further reading suggestions. The book also includes a companion website as well as exercises that accompany each chapter lavish photos illustrations and tables. | The Immersive Worlds Handbook Designing Theme Parks and Consumer Spaces

GBP 180.00

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The Little Adsorption Book A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists

This unique approach to the basic concepts of adsorption is written for students engineers scientists and others who need a clear presentation of adsorption processes. Unlike other texts on this subject which are written for the specialist and rely heavily on advanced mathematics this unique book helps you solve everyday problems in applications of adsorption without complex mathematics or computers. The author a recognized expert in the field gives you a quick introduction to the underlying physics of absorption and explains how to apply adsorption to solve analytical and design problems. Rich with practical examples and enhanced by illustrations that support the text this refreshingly straightforward presentation helps you cut through the complexities of adsorption to find fast answers to pressing real-world questions. | The Little Adsorption Book A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists

GBP 180.00

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Molecules That Amaze Us

This new book is by two knowledgeable and expert popularizers of chemistry and deals exclusively with molecules and compounds rather than with the simpler atoms and elements. It is based on the very successful �Molecule of the Month� website that was begun by Paul May fifteen years ago and to which his co-author Simon Cotton has been a frequent contributor. � The authors � strike an excellent balance between introducing the novice to the world of molecules while also keeping the expert chemist interested. � I highly recommend this book to all readers. It will vastly expand your knowledge and horizons of chemistry and the human ingenuity that surrounds it. �From the Foreword by Dr. Eric Scerri UCLA Los Angeles website: www. ericscerri. com Author of �The Periodic Table Its Story and Its Significance� and several other books on the elements and the periodic table. The world is composed of molecules. Some are synthetic while many others are products of nature. Molecules That Amaze Us presents the stories behind many of the most famous and infamous molecules that make up our modern world. Examples include the molecule responsible for the spicy heat in chilies (capsaicin) the world�s first synthetic painkiller (aspirin) the pigment responsible for the color of autumn leaves (carotene) the explosive in dynamite (nitroglycerine) the antimalarial drug (quinine) the drug known as speed (methamphetamine) and many others. Other molecules discussed include caffeine adrenaline cholesterol cocaine digitalis dopamine glucose insulin methane nicotine oxytocin penicillin carbon dioxide limonene and testosterone. In all the book includes 67 sections each describing a different molecule what it does how it is made and why it is so interesting. Written by experts in the field the book is accessible and easy to read. It includes amusing anecdotes

GBP 180.00

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The Mobile DJ Handbook How to Start & Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service

The Mobile DJ Handbook Second Edition continues to be an excellent guide for novice and experienced DJs looking to build a successful career as the owner-operator of a mobile disc jockey service. Complete with practical tips expert advice and creative strategies this book serves as the perfect guide on how to market and sell your services as well as develop and expand your business. This book contains information on becoming a professional securing bookings buying equipment and music and running party dances contests and games. Included within the text are sample contracts an advertisement and brochure and resource information. The Mobile DJ Handbook is an essential reference guide which offers readers all the knowledge and inspiration needed to run a profitable enterprise. | The Mobile DJ Handbook How to Start & Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service

GBP 180.00

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Patterns of Data Modeling

Best-selling author and database expert with more than 25 years of experience modeling application and enterprise data Dr. Michael Blaha provides tried and tested data model patterns to help readers avoid common modeling mistakes and unnecessary frustration on their way to building effective data models. Unlike the typical methodology book Patterns of Data Modeling provides advanced techniques for those who have mastered the basics. Recognizing that database representation sets the path for software determines its flexibility affects its quality and influences whether it succeeds or fails the text focuses on databases rather than programming. It is one of the first books to apply the popular patterns perspective to database systems and data models. It offers practical advice on the core aspects of applications and provides authoritative coverage of mathematical templates antipatterns archetypes identity canonical models and relational database design.

GBP 180.00

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An Introduction To Artificial Intelligence

An authoritative and accessible one-stop resource An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence presents the first full examination of AI. Designed to provide an understanding of the foundations of artificial intelligence it examines the central computational techniques employed by AI including knowledge representation search reasoning and learning as well as the principal application domains of expert systems natural language vision robotics software agents and cognitive modeling. Many of the major philosophical and ethical issues of AI are also introduced. Throughout the volume the authors provide detailed well-illustrated treatments of each topic with abundant examples and exercises. The authors bring this exciting field to life by presenting a substantial and robust introduction to artificial intelligence in a clear and concise coursebook form. This book stands as a core text for all computer scientists approaching AI for the first time.

GBP 180.00

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Operative Pediatric Surgery

The eighth edition of the acclaimed text Operative Pediatric Surgery continues to provide a unique level of comprehensive detail on the full range of surgically treatable conditions presented in neonate and childhood as well as in utero. Written by expert international authors all chapters cover both minimal access and open surgery with operative techniques illustrated by both high-quality colour line artwork operative photographs and a library of video clips. Encompassing the full range of pediatric surgery operations that both trainee and experienced pediatric surgeons require this established operative guide is the standard reference for the pediatric surgeon and will ensure that they can access the most up to date and authoritative information to benefit their clinical practice. • ensures authoritative coverage of all aspects of pediatric surgery •includes the latest operative techniques •reviews alternative surgical approaches •aids visualisation by the inclusion of over 1000 illustrations •establishes total confidence

GBP 200.00

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Elemental Magic Volume II The Technique of Special Effects Animation

Design beautiful professional-level animated effects with these detailed step-by-step tutorials from former Disney animator and animated effects expert Joseph Gilland. Filled with beautiful full-color artwork Elemental Magic Volume II breaks down the animated effect process from beginning to end-including booming explosions gusting winds magical incantations and raging fires. He also breaks down the process of effects clean-up as well as timing and frame rates. The companion website includes real-time footage of the author lecturing as he animates the drawings from the book. In these videos he elucidates the entire process from blank page to final animation. See it all come to life like never before. Throughout the book Joseph refers to and includes examples from his own professional work from feature films such as Lilo and Stitch and Tarzan. | Elemental Magic Volume II The Technique of Special Effects Animation

GBP 180.00

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Key Facts: Consumer Law

Key Facts has been specifically written for students studying Law. It is the essential revision tool for a broad range of law courses from A Level to degree level. Consumer Law is also relevant to courses for Trading Standards Officers and many Business Studies courses. The series is written and edited by an expert team of authors whose experience means they know exactly what is required in a revision aid. They include examiners barristers and lecturers who have brought their expertise and knowledge to the series to make it user-friendly and accessible. Chapters include: The character of consumer contracts / Consumer protection in contract law / Contracts for sale of goods / Unsolicited goods / Distance selling / Contracts to provide services / Protection under the law of tort / Exemption clauses and unfair terms in consumer contracts / The Consumer Protection Act 1987 / Criminal Law as a means of consumer protection / Consumer finance / Trade Descriptions Act 1968 / Misleading proce indications / Regulating advertising / Insurance / Holidays / Food. | Key Facts: Consumer Law

GBP 180.00

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En Marcha: An Intensive Spanish Course for Beginners

En Marcha is an intensive course in Spanish for beginners. Systematic and comprehensive it takes the student from beginner's to upper intermediate level in one year. Carefully graded exercises and expert grammatical explanations are combined with lively activities and an attractive presentation to develop the four key skills of listening speaking reading and writing. The material is organised in 8 units each unit introduces new language and provides a variety of activities to practise that language with clear instructions guiding the student and regular summaries of key points. The units also provide sections for self-study which consolidate material learnt in class as well as a full key to the exercises. Additional material includes audio files to accompany the book available free to download at www. routledge. com/cw/rio a grammar reference index and lists of essential vocabulary in easy-to-learn groups. | En Marcha: An Intensive Spanish Course for Beginners

GBP 180.00

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Routledge Handbook of Environmental Policy

This Handbook provides a state-of-the-art review of research on environmental policy and governance. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Policy has a strong focus on new problem structures – a perspective that emphasizes the preconditions and processes of environmental policymaking – and a comparative approach that covers all levels of local national and global policymaking. The volume examines the different conditions under which environmental policymaking takes place in different regions of the world and tracks the theoretical conceptual and empirical developments that have been made in recent years. It also highlights emerging areas where new and/or additional research and reflection are warranted. Divided into four key parts the accessible structure and the nature of the contributions allow the reader to quickly find a concise expert review on topics that are most likely to arise in the course of conducting research or developing policy and to obtain a broad reliable survey of what is presently known about the subject. The resulting compendium is an essential resource for students scholars and policymakers working in this vital field.

GBP 205.00

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The Routledge Handbook of Properties

Philosophical questions regarding both the existence and nature of properties are ubiquitous in ordinary life the sciences and philosophical theorising. In philosophy it is one of the oldest topics discussed in various intellectual traditions – East and West – reaching back to Plato and Aristotle. Today in the analytic tradition properties continue to be a core area of study and research. The Routledge Handbook of Properties is an outstanding reference source to this perennial topic and is the first major volume of its kind. It contains forty specially commissioned chapters written by an international team of expert contributors and is divided into nine clear parts: Methodology and Metaontology Distinctions Realism about Universals Nominalism Trope Theory Properties in Causation Time and Modality Properties in Science Properties in Language and Mind Properties in the Normative Realm the Social World and Aesthetics The Routledge Handbook of Properties is essential reading for anyone studying and researching metaphysics metametaphysics and ontology and will also be of interest to those in closely related areas such as philosophy of science philosophy of language philosophy of mind ethics and aesthetics.

GBP 205.00

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Course Notes: Criminal Law

Course Notes is designed to help you succeed in your law examinations and assessments. Each guide supports revision of an undergraduate and conversion GDL/CPE law degree module by demonstrating good practice in creating and maintaining ideal notes. Course Notes will support you in actively and effectively learning the material by guiding you through the demands of compiling the information you need. Written by expert lecturers who understand your needs with examination requirements in mind Covers key cases legislation and principles clearly and concisely so you can recall information confidently Contains easy to use diagrams definition boxes and work points to help you understand difficult concepts Provides self test opportunities throughout for you to check your understanding Illustrates how to compile the ideal set of revision notes Covers the essential modules of study for undergraduate llb and conversion-to-law GDL/CPE courses Additional online revision guidance such as sample essay plans interactive quizzes and a glossary of legal terms at www. unlockingthelaw. co. uk | Course Notes: Criminal Law

GBP 180.00

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Routledge Handbook of African Peacebuilding

Africa lies at the centre of the international community’s peacebuilding interventions and the continent’s rich multitude of actors ideas relationships practices experiences locations and contexts in turn shapes the possibilities and practices of contemporary peacebuilding. This timely new handbook surveys and analyses peacebuilding as it operates in this specifically African context. The book begins by outlining the evolution and the various ideologies conceptualizations institutions and practices of African peacebuilding. It identifies critical differences in how African peacebuilders have conceptualized and operationalized peacebuilding. The book then considers how different actors sustain construct and use African infrastructure to identify and analyse converging differing or competing mandates approaches and interests. Finally it analyses specific thematic issues such as gender justice development democracy and the politics of knowledge before ending with in-depth analyses of case studies drawn from across the continent. Bringing together an international line-up of expert contributors this book will be an essential read for students and scholars of African politics post-conflict reconstruction security and peace and conflict studies. | Routledge Handbook of African Peacebuilding

GBP 205.00

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The Routledge Companion to Journalism Ethics

This volume provides a comprehensive discussion of enduring and emerging challenges to ethical journalism worldwide. The collection highlights journalism practice that makes a positive contribution to people’s lives investigates the link between institutional power and ethical practices in journalism and explores the relationship between ethical standards and journalistic practice. Chapters in the volume represent three key commitments: (1) ensuring practice informed by theory (2) providing professional guidance to journalists and (3) offering an expanded worldview that examines journalism ethics beyond traditional boundaries and borders. With input from over 60 expert contributors it offers a global perspective on journalism ethics and embraces ideas from well-known and emerging journalism scholars and practitioners from around the world. The Routledge Companion to Journalism Ethics serves as a one-stop shop for journalism ethics scholars and students as well as industry practitioners and experts. Chapter 45 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license.

GBP 205.00

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The Routledge Handbook of Landscape Ecology

The Handbook provides a supporting guide to key aspects and applications of landscape ecology to underpin its research and teaching. A wide range of contributions written by expert researchers in the field summarize the latest knowledge on landscape ecology theory and concepts landscape processes methods and tools and emerging frontiers. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary and holistic discipline and this is reflected in the chapters contained in this Handbook. Authors from varying disciplinary backgrounds tackle key concepts such as landscape structure and function scale and connectivity; landscape processes such as disturbance flows and fragmentation; methods such as remote sensing and mapping fieldwork pattern analysis modelling and participation and engagement in landscape planning; and emerging frontiers such as ecosystem services landscape approaches to biodiversity conservation and climate change. Each chapter provides a blend of the latest scientific understanding of its focal topics along with considerations and examples of their application from around the world. An invaluable guide to the concepts methods and applications of landscape ecology this book will be an important reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology geography biology and interdisciplinary environmental studies. | The Routledge Handbook of Landscape Ecology

GBP 180.00

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The Routledge Handbook of French History

Aimed firmly at the student reader this handbook offers an overview of the full range of the history of France from the origins of the concept of post-Roman Francia through the emergence of a consolidated French monarchy and the development of both nation-state and global empire into the modern era forward to the current complexities of a modern republic integrated into the European Union and struggling with the global legacies of its past. Short incisive contributions by a wide range of expert scholars offer both a spine of chronological overviews and a diverse spectrum of up-to-date insights into areas of key interest to historians today. From the ravages of the Vikings to the role of gastronomy in the definition of French culture from Caribbean slavery to the place of Algerians in present-day France from the role of French queens in medieval diplomacy to the youth-culture explosion of the 1960s and the explosions of France’s nuclear weapons program this handbook provides accessible summaries and selected further reading to explore any and all of these issues further in the classroom and beyond. | The Routledge Handbook of French History

GBP 205.00

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Q&A Company Law

Routledge QandAs give you the tools to practice and refine your exam technique showing you how to apply your knowledge to maximum effect in assessment. Each book contains essay and problem-based questions on the most commonly examined topics complete with expert guidance and model answers that help you to: Plan your revision and know what examiners are looking for: Introducing how best to approach revision in each subject Identifying and explaining the main elements of each question and providing marker annotation to show how examiners will read your answer Understand and remember the law: Using memorable diagram overviews for each answer to demonstrate how the law fits together and how best to structure your answer Gain marks and understand areas of debate Providing revision tips and advice to help you aim higher in essays and exams Highlighting areas that are contentious and on which you will need to form an opinion Avoid common errors: Identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment The series is supported by an online resource that allows you to test your progress during the run-up to exams. Features include: multiple choice questions bonus QandAs and podcasts. | Q&A Company Law

GBP 180.00

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The Dictionary of Psychology

With more than three times as many defined entries biographies illustrations and appendices than any other dictionary of psychology ever printed in the English language Raymond Corsini's Dictionary of Psychology is indeed a landmark resource. The most comprehensive up-to-date reference of its kind the Dictionary also maintains a user-friendliness throughout. This combination ensures that it will serve as the definitive work for years to come. With a clear and functional design and highly readable style the Dictionary offers over 30 000 entries (including interdisciplinary terms and contemporary slang) more than 125 illustrations as well as extensive cross-referencing of entries. Ten supportive appendices such as the Greek Alphabet Medical Prescription Terms and biographies of more than 1 000 deceased contributors to psychology further augment the Dictionary's usefulness. Over 100 psychologists as well as numerous physicians participated as consulting editors and a dozen specialist consulting editors reviewed the material. Dr. Alan Auerbach the American Psychological Association's de facto dictionary expert served as the senior consulting editor. As a final check for comprehensiveness and accuracy independent review editors were employed to re-examine re-review and re-approve every entry. | The Dictionary of Psychology

GBP 180.00

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Real-Time Expert Systems Computer Architecture

The Routledge International Handbook of Shared Parenting and Best Interest of the Child

Lifestyle Medicine Third Edition

Hydroponic Tomatoes

The Routledge Hispanic Studies Companion to Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture

Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology

The Immersive Worlds Handbook Designing Theme Parks and Consumer Spaces

The Little Adsorption Book A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists

Molecules That Amaze Us

The Mobile DJ Handbook How to Start & Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service

Patterns of Data Modeling

An Introduction To Artificial Intelligence

Operative Pediatric Surgery

Elemental Magic Volume II The Technique of Special Effects Animation

Key Facts: Consumer Law

En Marcha: An Intensive Spanish Course for Beginners

Routledge Handbook of Environmental Policy

The Routledge Handbook of Properties

Course Notes: Criminal Law

Routledge Handbook of African Peacebuilding

The Routledge Companion to Journalism Ethics

The Routledge Handbook of Landscape Ecology

The Routledge Handbook of French History

Q&A Company Law

The Dictionary of Psychology