Books by National Research Council

"Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Climate Research Committee, Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications, Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics, Space Studies Board, Committee on Earth Studies, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council."

Data mining of massive data sets is transforming the way we think about crisis response, marketing, entertainment, cybersecurity and national intelligence. This title examines the frontier of analyzing massive amounts of data, whether in a static database or streaming through a system.

In 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) created a special account to fund large research facilities. This report presents a series of recommendations on how NSF can improve its priority setting process for large research facilities.

Continued advancement in high-magnetic field science requires substantial investments in magnets with enhanced capabilities. This book contains recommendations for the further development of various - superconducting, hybrid, and higher field pulsed magnets that meet ambitious but achievable goals.

Every day in the United States, children and adolescents are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. This title examines commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of US citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States under age 18.

Levees and the National Flood Insurance Program: Improving Policies and Practices

Considers how the methods of quantification of proliferation risk are being used and implemented. This book seeks to understand the extent to which technical analysis of proliferation risk could be improved for policy makers through research and development.

A comprehensive overview of the animal feed intake research, this work provides detailed information about the feeding patterns of fishes, pigs, poultry, dairy cows, beef cattle, and sheep. Equations for calculating predicted feed intake are also presented for each animal and are accompanied by charts, graphs, and tables.

"Committee on National Statistics, Board on Testing and Assessment, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education."

Appendix C: "Laws, policies, and guidelines driving dam and levee safety in the United States."

Reports on a workshop held at the Beckman Center, Irvine, California, August 31-September 1, 2009.