This text provides an archival reference for the evolving field of biomaterials & their applications in society, focusing on their composition, properties, characterization, chemistry & applications in bioenergy, chemicals, & novel materials & biomaterials. ...

Intends to provide an introduction to the field of carbohydrate polymers & their development, properties & applications. This book focuses on the basic concepts & developments in the field, particularly in the areas of structure, synthesis & processing, characterisations, advanced-state properties, & applications. ...

Deals with complexity understanding & management, considered as the main source of efficiency & prosperity for the next decades. This book begins with a presentation of basic concepts as complexity, emergence & closure. It also looks to methods & introduces polystochastic models, the wave equation, possibilities & entropy. ...

Acclaimed Japanese animated feature from Studio Ghibli. deep in the forest, a group of magical shape-shifting raccoons live happily together. But when human construction workers arrive to build new homes for an expanding Tokyo, the raccoons decide to fight back. Disguising themselves as humans, they sabotage the construction equipment, but when this doesn't have the desired effect, they decide to use all of their powers in one final display of awesome magic. ...

The Klutz-created pom-pom maker with integrated numbering system provides customized hairlines & facial features. Pom-poms emerge that can carry off a mop top, an afro, pigtail, mohawk & just about any other hairstyle in a variety of colours. This title helps kids create, cut & style their own pom-pom monsters. ...

If you've ever made a lopsided chick or an endearingly woolly bunny at infant school you'll be familiar with the strangely addictive pom-pom procedure. With basic instructions on how to make a pom-pom as well as step-by-step instructions & artworks for each of the 14 fuzzy pom-poms, this title

Includes:: creatures that are quick & easy to make.

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