Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Toxicogenomics analyses the activity of a particular toxin or chemical substance on living tissue based upon a profiling of its known effects on genetic material. This work covers different organisms ranging from humans to model species so researchers can see how the technique has been used in different organisms and compare the results of each.

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis controls reactions to stress and regulates various body processes such as digestion, the immune system, mood and sexuality, and energy usage. This volume focuses on the immune system and provides experimental and clinical data to support the understanding in the field.

What defines a quality lead, where these quality leads come from and how one discovers them has been the subject of intense debate within the pharmaceutical industry. This volume addresses these questions and discusses diabetes, obesity and tuberculosis. It presents research in the field of drug discovery.

All living cells are surrounded by a lipidic membrane that isolates them from the often harsh environment. Specialized transporters exist to shuttle electrically charged ions, positive cations like sodium or negative anions like chloride, across the membrane. This presents this field of membrane transport.

This is the first in a series of volumes concerning the properties of the eukaryotic nucleus. Contributions from several of the most active laboratories are brought together to present a focused overview of a selected aspect of nuclear structure and function.

Covers the research results from leading European researchers in advanced micro technologies for batch processing of metals, polymers, and ceramics, and the development of production platforms for micro systems-based products. This work includes a user-friendly CD-ROM with search functionality.

Features developments in heterocyclic chemistry. This book offers a critical review of the heterocyclic literature published during 2002.

Describes the use of transgenic plants to explore possibilities and approaches for the modification of plant metabolism, adaptation or development. This volume provides a conceptual framework regarding the challenges faced in engineering pathways. It discusses potential in engineering of metabolic end-products that are of economical importance.

Contains vital technical and standards information relating to safety valves used in the process industry for positive pressure applications. This book explains technical issues of safety valve operation in detail, including identification of benefits and pitfalls of valve technologies.

Well past the experimental stage, membrane processes are now a proven and reliable method of providing high-quality, cost-effective water. This book covers the fundamental and practical concepts and issues regarding the application of membrane technologies for sustainable water treatment.

Suitable for engineers involved in vehicle design and development, this book covers basic to advanced topics from engines and transmissions to vehicle dynamics and modelling.

Industries which use pumps, seals and pipes will almost certainly also use valves in their systems. Someone in each industry needs to be able to design, purchase or maintain the right valve for the job in hand. This resource is aimed at those designers and end users, including their engineering staff.

Written for novices, this volume explains how centrifugal pumps and their attendant pipework function, before moving on to the more difficult task of solving problems and troubleshooting such systems.

Part of the "Handbooks of Economics" series, this book addresses theoretical analysis, econometric techniques, and policy issues.

Summarizes the state of knowledge with respect to experimental techniques in thermochemistry and thermodynamics. This book contains descriptions of developments in the techniques for measurement of thermodynamic quantities for multiple phases of pure fluids as well mixtures over a range of conditions.

As a textbook, this work is intended to be of assistance to those who wish to be introduced to a given topic in the field of magnetism without the need to read the vast amount of literature published. As a work of reference, it is intended for scientists active in magnetism research.

Explains wetlands ecosystems in Asia and deals with function and management.

Aims to be a state-of-the-art monograph on the theory of the time and norm optimal controls for y(t) = Ay(t) + u(t) that ends at the very frontier of research. This work includes applications to optimal diffusion processes; applications to optimal heat propagation processes; and more.

Neutron scattering probes magnetic phenomena directly. Polarized neutron scattering techniques raise the sophistication of measurements to even greater levels and gives additional information in many cases. This book presents an account of the application of polarized neutron scattering to the study of magnetic materials.

Significant advances in carbohydrate research have been made in the knowledge of the structure and function of carbohydrates in the macromolecular state. This title addresses those areas in which the authors believe the important work is being carried out. It deals with the advances made in the chemistry, biochemistry and biology of carbohydrates.

Covers the basic aspects of modern electronic structure approaches. This book highlights their applications to the structural (ground state, vibrational, dynamic and thermodynamic) and electronic (spectroscopic, dielectric, magnetic, and transport) properties of real materials including solids, clusters, liquids, and nanostructure materials.

Aims to describe the state of development of the techniques of measurement of the thermodynamic quantities of single phases. This volume contains a summary of a large variety of experimental techniques applicable over a range of thermodynamic states with an emphasis on the precision and accuracy of the results obtained.

Aims to study the computational behaviour of many-dimensional modal logics. This book is concerned with providing a mathematical foundation for this discipline, and shows that different applied many-dimensional systems fit in with this theoretical framework, and so their computational behaviour can be analyzed using the developed machinery.

Numerical analysis has witnessed many significant developments in the 20th century. This book collects 16 papers dealing with historical developments, survey papers and papers on trends in selected areas of numerical analysis, such as: approximation and interpolation, solution of linear systems and eigenvalue problems, and iterative methods.

Beginning with a commentary and overview of our understanding of the peripheral and spinal basis of motor control, this volume is divided into seven sections, each focused on a different problem. It is intended for those interested in motor systems, and also for graduate level courses in motor control neurobiology, kinesiology, and others.

A guide to the continually evolving field of labour economics. This volume focus on the following topics: thedemand side of the labour market; labour economics within companies; interactions between demand and supply; and emergent labour markets.

The papers within this volume reflect the multidisciplinary approach taken by the workshop to the development and improvement of existing production control theories and practices as applied to the process industry. Subjects covered include production planning, quality control and assurance, operational control and maintenance strategy. The development of this area is seen by those at the workshop as only being achieved by various groups working together rather than in isolation, so that the overall aim of production control is not lost in too much detail. This volume will provide the reader with essential information on new initiatives in the process industry with regard to production control.

Looks at the everyday problems associated with the high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) process. This work is for those in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and biotechnology industries for the analysis and purification of drugs, small molecules, proteins and DNA.

As the first person that many people encounter in their contact with the veterinary practice, the veterinary receptionist has an important part to play in inspiring confidence in clients. Suitable for the veterinary receptionist, this work provides practical, accessible information on how to fulfill this role professionally and efficiently.

Intended for those interested in electronics, this work helps you learn the basics through building 10 step-by-step projects. It describes common components and their functions in everyday terms.