Develops the techniques of perturbative QCD in pedagogical detail starting with field theory. Providing a comprehensive introduction to gauge theories, this book offers extensive treatments of the renormalization group technique, the operator product expansion formalism & their applications to short-distance reactions. ...

Includes: chapters that focus on the fundamental principles of regenerative therapies. This book highlights the fundamentals
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Presents discussions of the foundations of religious beliefs from a variety of cultures, with a particular focus on the traditions of non-violence in religion. This book discusses topics that include non-violence & peace traditions in early & eastern Christianity; Roman Catholic tradition & passive resistance; &, more. ...

Covers topics such as the increasing population of elderly patients & the need for managing mass casualty incidents & disasters. This title presents difficult topic areas such as interpretation of ventilator graphics, pharmacology, & hemodynamics in a manner that allows for ease of comprehension & application of the concepts. ...

Aims to advance the science behind the practice of restoring ecosystems, while exploring ways in which restoration ecology can inform basic ecological questions. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations of restoration ecology, & is useful for those involved in restoration research, teaching, or practice. ...

This book is a collection of riffs that will serve as a great introduction to rock guitar of the 60''s & 70''s. The cornerstone of many rock tunes, a riff is a short musical phrase that is repeated inside a song. Riffs can be the signature part of a song & what many play when they do air guitar to their favorite tunes! Many riffs are fun, usually pretty easy to play & they sound great. The riffs in this book were written & presented because they are all fairly easy to play & they sound great. If you''re planning to make rock guitar a lifetime commitment, learn riffs. If you''re simply looking for a way to have fun ...

MBGU Rock Curriculum. This fun & exciting beginner/intermediate instructional book/CD/DVD features 17 rock guitar riffs and/or solos reminiscent of the 80s & 90s. Stylistically, the examples range from 80''s pop/rock, hard rock & metal to 90''s pop/rock, metal, & grunge. A wide range of important rock guitar techniques are covered. Music notation, tablature, & chord diagrams are provided for each riff. Full performances of each riff, as well as backing tracks are also provided with the play along CD. The 68-minute DVD features detailed close-up, step by step instruction on how to play each riff taught by guitarist Don ...

Provides a range of worked mathematical examples which are appropriate for scientists & engineers, ranging from basic algebra to calculus & Fourier transforms. This book also summarizes the basic concepts & results & covers the material needed by science undergraduates. ...

An introduction to general physiological, perceptual & theoretical principles to help readers to understand how we perceive the world. It discusses basic topics such as transduction, receptive fields, & sensory adaptation via coverage of the minor senses (touch, balance, smell, & taste). ...