Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Volume transmission (VT) constitutes a novel and complementary communication system to classical synaptic transmission. This work describes the mounting evidence that cells of the central nervous system are able to communicate via a host of chemical signals that flow through the extracellular space.

Presents the theory and experiments of NMR of paramagnetic molecules in solution. This book shows how to perform high resolution NMR experiments and how to obtain structural and dynamic information on paramagnetic metal ion containing systems.

Comprises reprints of tutorials from the first 5 volumes of this journal, covering the period from late 1986 to mid 1989. The authors of the papers include analytical, organic and environmental chemists, statisticians, pharmacologists, geologists, geochemists, computer scientists and biologists, which reflects the interdisciplinary communication.

The assessment and management of risk to society from the operation of chemical process plants and other industrial activities in which dangerous substances are produced, used, handled or stored is a topic of great importance. This book links the concepts of risk analyses in order to evaluate this specific risk.

Represents the coverage of mass and energy balancing in the process industries. This book provides the treatment of balances in areas such as: systematic analysis of large systems by Graph theory; comprehensive thermodynamic analysis (entropy and availability); and balancing on the basis of measured plant data (data reconciliation).

Covers topics which highlight the salient features of nanocrystalline semiconductor materials. This book provides synthetic strategies to generate ultrasmall particles, films and wires. It describes the characterization methodologies of a large number of nanomaterials from the molecular level to the long-range crystallographic ordering.

Covers a critical compilation of analytical methods used for the monitoring of pesticides and their degradation products in water. This book is structured in six chapters, starting from general aspects of pesticides like usage, physicochemical parameters and occurrence in the environment.

Concentrating on theoretical aspects, this book is written in a tutorial-like manner, with simple numerical examples. It presents applications of wavelets from many branches of chemistry which is aimed at chemists to further exploration of this subject. It explains all basic terms and pinpoints all properties of wavelets.

Contains the selected papers presented at the seventh International Symposium on Blood Substitutes (7th ISBS) held at the International Conference Center of Waseda University in Tokyo on 7-10 September 1997. This book includes clinical results of leading companies which are manufacturing hemoglobin-based or fluorocarbon-based blood substitutes.

The first of two volumes providing a comprehensive treatment of the civil engineering work relating to sewers and emphasizing the practical aspects of repair and renovation. This book should meets the engineer's need for up-to-date information on the application of theory.

A survey of combinatorial organic chemistry. It is suitable for chemists engaged in preparative work, both in industry and academe.

Contains articles about advancements in the development of accounting and its related disciplines from an international perspective. This book welcomes traditional and alternative approaches, including theoretical research, empirical research, applied research, and cross-cultural studies.

Presents information on ten distinct peptide families. This volume aims to integrate photomontages and maps of quantitative receptor autoradiography, in situ hybridization histochemistry, and immunocytochemistry images.

The versatility of microwave plasmas, their moderate cost, and their ease of implementation particularly appeal to the industrial entrepreneur. Providing a review of developments, this book proposes a synthesis on microwave discharges, laying out the corresponding physical references without developing too much plasma theory.

Progress in the applications of biotechnology depends on a wide base of basic as well as applied sciences. The output of biotechnology has proved itself in many different fields. This work reviews topics related to regulatory affairs, social impact, biodiversity and patent issues, as well as production and technology.

Making Sense of Inner Sense 'Terra cognita' is terra incognita. It is difficult to find someone not taken abackand fascinated by the incomprehensible but indisputable fact: there are material systems which are aware of themselves. Consciousness is self-cognizing code.

Presents a general account of magnetism of heavy-fermion systems. This book deals with muon spin rotation. It describes the possibilities offered by photon beam spectroscopy. It discusses interstitially modified inter metallic compounds of rare earth and 3d elements.

The invention of the laser triggered a wealth of developments, many of which were reported in the 240 review articles which were published in this series since its inception. The present volume contains seven articles covering a wide range of subjects.

Part of a series which aims to present work across a broad spectrum of regulation issues, with papers covering a wide range of topics. The volumes review essays of recent books, offering insights into regulation and its processes. A glossary related to securities, law and accounting is included.

Dramatic advances in biological psychiatry have attested to the staying power of the experimental method. Those who made this revolution in knowledge happen are a breed of investigators availing themselves of the tools of molecular biology, pharmacology, genetics, and perhaps, above all, the technology of neuroimaging.

Provides an overview of some of the exciting topics in magnetism. This volume introduces the field with a chapter on the magnetism of ultrathin transition metal films, describing the richness in novel magnetic phenomena. It also includes a review of the progress made in the field of rare earth based intermetallic compounds.

Emphasizes the importance of the 'human factor' - not as something that we should 'also' take into account, when doing technology, but as the primary driving force and supreme aim of our technological endeavours.

Composed of topical review articles which place emphasis on the discussion of the experimental material in the framework of physics, chemistry and materials science. This work presents an account of achievements in the field of magnetic materials.

Peptidomimetics have found wide application as bioavailable, and often potent mimetics of natural peptides. This volume brings together many of the critical issues by highlighting advances in a number of core peptidomimetic-based research.

Focuses on microbial invasion strategies of pathogen uptake. This work presents the phagocytic process from the viewpiont of the host cell. It emphasizes on relatively early events such as mutual recognition, cell entry, and response, rather than on longterm changes in gene expression by either host cell or pathogen.