Organophosphorus Monomers and Polymers is the first attempt at a generalization and systemization of existent knowledge of the methods of synthesis and the basic properties of monomers and polymers of organophosphorus compounds, and also of their fields of application. It contains valuable reference material, collated in tables (physical constants of the monomers, properties of the polymers and copolymers, etc.). The literature used by the author has covered journals, patents and books up ...

Laser shock peening (LSP) is a relatively new surface treatment for metallic materials. LSP is a process to induce compressive residual stresses using shock waves generated by laser pulses. LSP can greatly improve the resistance of a material to crack initiation and propagation brought on by cyclic loading and fatigue. This pioneering book was the first of its kind to consolidate scattered knowledge into one comprehensive volume. It describes the mechanisms of LSP and its substantial role ...

In recent years, technological advances have resulted in the rapid development of a new exciting research direction --- the interdisciplinary use of sensors for data collection, systems analysis, and monitoring. Application areas include environmental monitoring, military surveillance, computational neuroscience, seismic detection, and many more. Among the research areas considered, sensor networks represent a very active area, as well as work on problems such as sensor networks, sensor ne...

This collection of essays examines the health risks, health programs, and access to healthcare among marginalized communities in Africa. Drawing on rich ethnographic evidence, Environment, Economy, and Health in African Marginal Communities foregrounds the lived experiences and personal knowledge of marginalized peoples and brings scholarly attention to emerging healthcare trends across Africa.

After two decades, data processing has finally, and probably forever, found its niche among civil engineering and construction (CEC) professionnals, through word processors, digitizing tables, management software, and increasingly via drawing software and computer-aided design (CAD), recently, robots have even started invading work sites. What are the main trends of CAD and robotics in the field of architecture and civil enginee ring? What type of R&D effort do university and industrial la...

Assesses key developments in sensor technology to improve monitoring and management of complex agricultural systemsConsiders the growing influence of proximal crop sensors in assessing, monitoring and measuring the health of agricultural soilsExplores the potential of remote and aerial sensing towards achieving sustainable crop production through more targeted irrigation management, site-specific nutrient management and weed management

Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in isolating and analysing the diverse range of compounds in milkReviews the genetic factors that affect milk composition, as well as the ways milk chemistry can affect sensory qualityExplores the importance of milk as a valuable commodity

Reviews latest research on crop physiology and genetic diversityDetailed coverage of key advances in breeding and their application to produce more resilient drought, salt and cold-tolerant varieties of soybeanSummarises good agricultural practices to optimise crop cultivation and make it more sustainable

Climate change is a key threat to agriculture. Modelling is fundamental to assessing its potential impacts. This collection summarises the wealth of research on improving climate impact models and their use in assessing impacts on different regions.Modelling climate change impacts on agricultural systems reviews research on developing models in areas such as improving data flows, incorporating genetic information and dealing with uncertainty. This collecti...

Originally, it was just an ordinary employee of a small company, but once again, he had a fortuitous encounter with the CEO of a listed company. After that, Cinderella's life no longer felt calm.

The cultivation had never reached the standard, but all along, there had been a Girl who had helped her and paid attention to her. Even if he knew that Yang Chong had entered the Sect, he had never given up on her and never looked down on her.When the last chance came, Yang Chong had a fortuitous encounter with Sect. Yang Chong's cultivation had met the standard of Sect and returned to Sect, Yang Chong proved himself in front of Sect. Seeing the smile on Girl's face, Yang Chong felt incomp...

**Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medals of ExcellenceWinner of the Janet Heidinger Kafka PrizeWinner of the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Best Book AwardA harrowing and redemptive immigrant story for readers of PachinkoA Chinese railroad worker and his young daughter—sold into servitude—in 19th century California search for family, fulfillment, and belonging in a violent new land**"Heaven and earth do not pick and choo...