Books published by Callisto Reference

This book on food and nutrition deals with the right practices that maintain human health, growth and well-being. Nutrition and dietetics provide dietary patterns that can alleviate problems such as obesity as well as malnutrition. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on food and nutrition have been included herein. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

This book on oil and gas processing discusses the various processes that are involved in petroleum refining such as distillation, dimerization and fluid cracking. Oil refineries can have different configurations depending on the end product. Such plants also require adequate storage facilities, electricity and cooling water for proper functioning. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book. The various sub-fields of oil and gas processing along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying oil and gas processing as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.

As bioengineering is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of this field. It also delves into the equipment used in bioengineering. Bioengineering is an inter-disciplinary field, with biology as the primary field and physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer sciences as its secondary contributors. This text attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how much such concepts have practical applications. With its detailed analyses and data, this book will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in bioengineering at various levels.

Remote sensing has developed by leaps and bounds in the 20th century. This has helped in developing efficient and reliable navigation technologies, weather predictions that benefit agriculture, aquaculture, disaster warning, etc. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different areas of remote sensing, and its applications. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book discusses the advanced technologies and applied principles in the field of remote sensing. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of remote sensing.

Petroleum science refers to the exploration, extraction and refining of petroleum and natural gas. This book on petroleum science and engineering focuses on the methods, theories, concepts and applications that are used in the various processes related to petroleum manufacturing. All aspects of petroleum engineering, from reservoirs to drilling to the production of formation fluids are highlighted in this book. The aim of this text is to present researchers that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. It is a vital tool for all researching and studying this field. For all those who are interested in petroleum science and engineering, it can prove to be an essential guide.

This book on petroleum engineering deals with the theoretical and technical aspects of petroleum exploration and extraction. Reservoir engineering is the primary methodology that is implemented in the extraction of crude oil. Modern technology in this field seeks to be cost-effective, environmentally friendly and efficient in petroleum recovery. The use of computer technology for reservoir design and hydraulic fracturing are other modern innovations in this field. The various advancements in petroleum engineering are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies in this field have been included in this book. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with petroleum engineering will benefit alike from this book.

This book on sports and physical education discusses topics related to the fitness, management and treatment of sports athletes. It discusses topics related to aerobic exercise, sports devices and biomechanical investigation of physical movement. Physical education in sports emphasizes physical therapy and rehabilitation techniques. Various rehabilitation procedures also require adequate training and physiotherapy for complete recovery. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of sports and physical education which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. It includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field. This text will prove immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

Chiropractic and manual therapies are medical treatment that diagnoses mechanical diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. Manual therapies of medicine have managed to treat problems that general medicine has found difficult to treat. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of manual therapies and chiropractic. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the globe, on various topics related to this field. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in the area as well as for experts.

This book traces the progress of planetary science and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. Celestial bodies like planets, moons, gas giants, micrometeoroids, etc. are extensively studied under planetary science. It also involves the study of planetary systems like the solar system. Over the years, this field has evolved from astronomy and earth science to form several other sub-fields like planetary geology, atmospheric science, exoplanetology, etc. This text strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a good understanding of planetary science and its related fields. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of planetary science are examined in detail. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.

Alternative practice is defined as a set of medical treatments and therapies that provide healing and well-being. This book on clinical practice of alternative medicine deals with interventional and physiotherapeutic techniques of this field. Alternative medicine diagnoses disease through an assessment of various bodily processes and psycho-physiological conditions. Interventional ability of alternative medicine is one of the key areas where considerable progress has been made. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of alternative medicine. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this field will benefit alike from this book.

Water resources management is the engineering of landscapes and built-environments that regulate and control water resources. It is a very important branch of civil engineering. This book on integrated water management discusses the safe-storage and transportation of water from natural channels while keeping in mind environmental impacts. The contents in this book seek to address both the conceptual aspects of water resource planning and management as well as its practical approaches. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of water resource management. It presents the complex subject of water management in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This text is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Environmental protection is defined as a set of processes that protect the quality of the environment in the face of pollution and harmful contaminants. This book on environmental protection deals with the various approaches that forefront environmental conservation and ecosystem monitoring. Environmental protection uses methods such as computational analysis and population dynamics assessment for its research. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of environmental protection which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Energy engineering is defined as the design and development of electrical systems and circuits that enable transmission and distribution of electrical energy. This book on energy engineering discusses the various technological advances that have been made in the field of energy engineering. Renewable energy practices and efforts to increase work per unit of energy are methods that are followed in this field. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of energy engineering and the recent researches in this area. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Green power or sustainable energy is defined as the harvesting of electric power from sources that are replenishable. This book on green power deals with the various technologies that are used in the creation of sustainable energy. Sustainable energy is closely related to sustainable development and green power. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. The topics introduced here are of utmost significance and are bound to provide detailed knowledge to readers about the various theories and techniques of sustainable energy. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.

Genetic engineering is the alteration of genome using biotechnology. It is a compilation of technologies used to modify the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach keeping the focus on genetic engineering. Also included in this book is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of this discipline in different fields like medicine, manufacturing, gene therapy, etc. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book.

Power engineering can be defined as the development of energy harnessing and distributing technologies that improve energy efficiency. This book on power and energy engineering discusses the design and maintenance of energy technologies. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of power and energy engineering and how such concepts have practical applications. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. This text aims to advance the already existing knowledge on energy engineering and energy efficiency technologies. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this field will benefit alike from this book. For all those who are interested in energy engineering, this book can prove to be an essential guide.