Since the publication of the first edition over 50 years ago Introduction to Solid State Physics has been the standard solid state physics text for physics students The author's goal from the beginning has been to write a book that is accessible to undergraduates & consistently teachable The emphasis in the book has always been on physics rather than formal mathematics With each new edition the author has attempted to add important new developments in the field without sacrificing the book's accessibility & teachability A very important chapter on nanophysics has been written by an active worker in the field This field is the liveliest addition to solid state science during the past ten years The text uses the simplifications made possible by the wide availability of computer technology Searches using keywords on a search engine (such as Google) easily generate many fresh & useful references ...

Gain an understanding of the latest advances in spectroscopy with INTRODUCTION TO SPECTROSCOPYThis proven book provides a systematic introduction to spectra & basic theoretical concepts in spectroscopic methods &

Includes:: up-to-date spectra; a modern presentation of one-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy; an introduction to biological molecules in mass spectrometry; & coverage of modern techniques alongside DEPT COSY & HECTOR

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Introduction to SPSS in Psychology 7th edition is the essential step by step guide to SPSS for students taking their first course in statistics This well-established text provides a clear & comprehensive coverage of how to carry out statistical analyses using SPSS Full colour SPSS screenshots clear explanation & a wide ranging coverage make it the perfect companion for students who want to be able to analyse data with confidence ...

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This textbook is distinguished from other texts on the subject by the depth of the presentation & the discussion of the calculus of moving surfaces which is an extension of tensor calculus to deforming manifolds Designed for advanced undergraduate & graduate students this text invites its audience to take a fresh look at previously learned material through the prism of tensor calculus Once the framework is mastered the student is introduced to new material which

Includes:: differential geometry on manifolds shape optimization boundary perturbation & dynamic fluid film equations The language of tensors originally championed by Einstein is as fundamental as the languages of calculus & linear algebra & is one that every technical scientist ought to speak The tensor technique invented at the turn of the 20th century is now considered classical Yet as the author shows it remains remarkably vital & relevant The author's skilled lecturing capabilities are evident by the inclusion of insightful examples & a plethora of exercises A great deal of material is devoted to the geometric fundamentals the mechanics of change of variables the proper use of the tensor notation & the discussion of the interplay between algebra & geometry The early chapters have many words & few equations The definition of a tensor comes only in Chapter 6
- when the reader is ready for it While this text maintains a consistent level of rigor it takes great care to avoid formalizing the subject The last part of the textbook is devoted to the Calculus of Moving Surfaces It is the first textbook exposition of this important technique & is one of the gems of this text A number of exciting applications of the calculus are presented including shape optimization boundary perturbation of boundary value problems & dynamic fluid film equations developed by the author in recent years Furthermore the moving surfaces framework is used to offer new derivations of classical results such as the geodesic equation & the celebrated Gauss-Bonnet theorem


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This introduction to the history of English

Includes:: chapters on language change the Indo-European background

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The cryosphere encompasses all regions of the planet that experiences water in ice form for some portion of the year In this book authors Melody Sandells & Daniela Flocco deliver an introduction to the physics of the cryosphere This

Includes:: the Arctic Antarctic large parts of North America Eurasia & some parts of the Southern Hemisphere

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Why do people study religion? Is the academic study of religion the same as religious education? This book describes the key concepts & terminology in the study of religion It

Includes:: such topics as definitions of religion perspectives in the study & teaching of religion & how people experience religion 180 pages Rodrigues Hillary P (University of Lethbridge Canada)

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A sound knowledge of anatomy & physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals The new third edition Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology Textbook offers clear & comprehensive of the common companion animal species Updated throughout with a new section added on large animals the new edition features augmented online learning resources with new questions & quizzes Students can test their knowledge with multi-choice questions drag & drop exercises & an image bank while instructors can download questions figures & exercises to use as teaching aids An essential first purchase for all those embarking upon a veterinary career

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