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One of the most important issues in developing sustainable management strategies and incorporating ecodesigns in production, manufacturing and operations management is the assessment of the sustainability of business operations and organizations’ overall environmental performance. The book presents the results of recent studies on sustainability assessment. It provides a solid reference for researchers in academia and industrial practitioners ...

In the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that RNA is not simply a messenger molecule directing protein synthesis. Rather, it has multiple, versatile functional roles in cells, especially in mammalian gene regulation, and thereby influences almost every aspect of cellular life. This book reviews recent progress in selected areas of RNA processing in which information of particular relevance to cancer development and therapy has been...

This collection of lectures and essays by eminent researchers in the field, many of them nobel laureates, is an outgrow of a special event held at CERN in late 2009, coinciding with the start of LHC operations. Careful transcriptions of the lectures have been worked out, subsequently validated and edited by the lecturers themselves. This unique insight into the history of the field includes also some perspectives on modern developments and wil...

Streptococci are Gram-positive bacteria that cause a wide spectrum of diseases, such as pharyngitis, necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, as well as rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease as sequelae. Antibiotics alone have not been able to control the disease and in spite of many efforts an effective vaccine is not yet available. A prerequisite for novel and successful strategies for combating these bacteria is a...

This book deals with the modeling, analysis and simulation of problems arising in the life sciences, and especially in biological processes. The models and findings presented result from intensive discussions with microbiologists, doctors and medical staff, physicists, chemists and industrial engineers and are based on experimental data. They lead to a new class of degenerate density-dependent nonlinear reaction-diffusion convective equations ...

Many young, inexperienced doctors, have difficultly pinpointing a diagnosis: Is it a condition to which certain diseases could belong, or a disease definable in line with certain criteria?  How can I apply my basic knowledge of diseases to a real patient? How can I find the correct diagnosis for a disease that I am seeing for the very first time?   The traditional diagnostic pathways conveyed by current methods of teaching, from visual identif...

Immunocytochemistry of Plant Cells is the first book exclusively dedicated to this topic. The first and largest portion of the book is concerned with a group of proven protocols and variations on these protocols that might prove useful, many developend or modified in the author's laboratory. The second portion of the book covers the studies that have been published previously on each of the plant organelles. Numerous state of the art micrograp...

This book provides advanced analytics and decision management techniques and tools for developing sustainable competitive advantages in the studied target context. In order to achieve sustainable economy, “the capacity to endure, ” it is essential to understand and study the mechanisms for interactions and impact from and among these perspectives.The volume is organized in four broad sections: an introduction by the Editor, Mechanism Design Te...

This book contains 14 original review chapters each yielding new, exciting and intriguing data about the emerging understanding of nucleolar structure and function in normal, stressed and diseased cells. The goal of this work is to provide special insight into the nucleolus of the past, present and future, as well its regulation, translocation, and biomedical function. A multitude of topics are introduced and discussed in detail, including nuc...

The book "Single variable Differential and Integral Calculus" is an interesting text book for students of mathematics and physics programs, and a reference book for graduate students in any engineering field. This book is unique in the field of mathematical analysis in content and in style. It aims to define, compare and discuss topics in single variable differential and integral calculus, as well as giving application examples in important bu...

A confluence of scholarly interest has resulted in a revival of Thomistic scholarship across the world. Several areas in the investigation of St. Thomas Aquinas, however, remain under-explored. This volume contributes to two of these neglected areas. First, the volume evaluates the contemporary relevance of St. Thomas's views for the philosophy and practice of education. The second area explored involves the intersections of the Angelic Doctor...

Imagine mathematics, imagine with the help of mathematics, imagine new worlds, new geometries, new forms.  The new volume in the series “Imagine Math” is intended to contribute to grasping how much that is interesting and new is happening in the relationships between mathematics, imagination and culture. The present book begins with the connections between mathematics, numbers, poetry and music, with the latest opera by Italian composer Claudi...

Teach your child about birds without having to take them outdoors. This is the coloring book that will instill bird love and recognition to the hearts of your children. Filled with pages of large bird images to fit any crayon size, this book will help your child learn about colors, hue and form too!

Originally developed by Vitór Frade, at the University of Porto, Tactical Periodization is a methodology - popularized by coaches such as José Mourinho and Andre Villas Boas - that trains soccer players through a logical process that focuses on four moments of the game. These four moments are: Offensive Organisation, the Transition from Defence to Attack, Defensive Organisation, and the Transition from Attack to Defence. Through Tactical Per...

Hold on to your hats for a ride through the injustices of 1900s America courtesy of Upton Sinclair, (1878 - 1968), an American author and commentator who wrote nearly 100 books. Not only did he write amazing stories and expose dreadful truths, he changed America for good, the public uproar resulting from his books caused Laws to be passed and greater justice was the outcome. In 'The Jungle' we meet a young Lithuanian immigrant who arrives in A...

Looking for a place to store all your beer tasting and brewing ideas? Look no further. This journal will keep all your thoughts safely stored away for you to revisit later. Its beer themed cover will fit right in alongside your steins and growlers. Jot down notes on breweries visited and favorite memories.

For new drivers and experienced drivers alike, keeping a car mileage record in a secure book is important and this Auto Record Book does just that. Know exactly how many miles you've traveled between fill-ups, drop offs, and garage visits. Keep track of distances covered and know exactly how many miles your car has gone. Helps with planning future trips, calculating costs, and keeping your car running in good condition by marking necessary che...

For new drivers and experienced drivers alike, keeping a car mileage record in a secure book is important and this Auto Mileage Log book does just that. Know exactly how many miles you've traveled between fill-ups, drop offs, and garage visits. Keep track of distances covered and know exactly how many miles your car has gone. Helps with planning future trips, calculating costs, and keeping your car running in good condition by marking necessar...

The alphabet is a great way to engage young readers. This Alphabet Puzzles For Kids Book takes what they're already learning and applies it in a fun way to help them master their letters. Older children love practicing letter puzzles as well because they can successfully show their mastery. This book provides hours of enjoyable learning for many ages.

Let¿s be thankful. Let¿s be happy.Being thankful is a wonderful and easy way to happiness! Discover the power of gratitude in yourself. Even after 2 weeks of writing down just one thing per day for which they are grateful, most people can feel a change in their attitude and discover how good life is. My Book of Thanks is a helpful reminder to keep brief notes every day for the big and little things in life for which we are grateful. . 365 page...