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Corporate Environmental Management Second Edition

Corporate Environmental Management Second Edition provides environmental industry executives the investment community and students a basis for measuring corporate environmental activities and standing. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the technical cost and regulatory issues that environmental managers face. Sustainable development conservation environmental science and emissions trading are examined as well as issues such as RCRA and CERCLA hazardous and chemical waste management. This new edition is updated throughout and adds a chapter on the newer global environmental guidelines and regulations (Paris Climate Agreement North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Trans-Pacific Partnerships (TPP)).

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Global Soil Security: Towards More Science-Society Interfaces Proceedings of the Global Soil Security 2016 Conference December 5-6 2016 P

Global Soil Security: Towards More Science-Society Interfaces contains contributions presented at the 2nd Global Soil Security conference held 5-6 December 2016 in Paris. These chapters focus on how to achieve soil security. This involves scientific economic industrial and political engagement to inform soil-users policy makers and citizens with the objective of implementing appropriate actions. The contributions to this book address the five dimensions of soil security namely: capability condition capital connectivity and codification. | Global Soil Security: Towards More Science-Society Interfaces Proceedings of the Global Soil Security 2016 Conference December 5-6 2016 P

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Oxidative Stress in Cancer AIDS and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Based on a conference on Oxidative Stress and Redox Regulation held at the Pasteur Institute Paris this work examines fundamental chemical biological and medical studies of free radicals on different targets and the consequences of their reactivity. It covers the chemistry and biochemistry of free radicals free radicals as second messengers that group the activation of transcription factors and enzymes the importance of the antioxidant system in cell metabolism regulation and the role of free radicals and antioxidants in disease management. The editors of this work are three of the most respected pioneers in the field. Dr. Montagnier is credited as the discoverer of HIV. | Oxidative Stress in Cancer AIDS and Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs III Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs (PKW 2017) February 22-24

Since the first implementation by Electricité de France on the Goulours dam (France) in 2006 the Piano Key Weir has become a more and more applied solution to increase the discharge capacity of existing spillways. In parallel several new large dam projects have been built with such a flood control structure usually in combination with gates. Today more than 25 Piano Key Weirs are in operation or under construction all over the world. More than 15 years of research and development have enabled detailed investigations of the hydraulic and structural behaviour of the Piano Key Weir complex structure and have provided more and more accurate design equations. Following the proceedings of the first two workshops held in Liege (Belgium – 2011) and Paris (France – 2013) Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs III collects the contributions presented by people with varied background from researchers to practitioners at the 3rd International Workshop on Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs - PKW 2017 (22-24 February 2017 Qui Nhon Vietnam). The papers reviewed and accepted by an International Scientific Committee summarize the current state-of-the-art on Piano Key Weirs from a theoretical to a practical point of view and present most of the main projects in operation or under construction. Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs III is thus a reference for students practitioners and researchers interested in Dams Engineering. | Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs III Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs (PKW 2017) February 22-24

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Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX contains 204 technical and scientific papers presented at the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (NUMGE2018 Porto Portugal 25—27 June 2018). The papers cover a wide range of topics in the field of computational geotechnics providing an overview of recent developments on scientific achievements innovations and engineering applications related to or employing numerical methods. They deal with subjects from emerging research to engineering practice and are grouped under the following themes: Constitutive modelling and numerical implementation Finite element discrete element and other numerical methods. Coupling of diverse methods Reliability and probability analysis Large deformation – large strain analysis Artificial intelligence and neural networks Ground flow thermal and coupled analysis Earthquake engineering soil dynamics and soil-structure interactions Rock mechanics Application of numerical methods in the context of the Eurocodes Shallow and deep foundations Slopes and cuts Supported excavations and retaining walls Embankments and dams Tunnels and caverns (and pipelines) Ground improvement and reinforcement Offshore geotechnical engineering Propagation of vibrations Following the objectives of previous eight thematic conferences (1986 Stuttgart Germany; 1990 Santander Spain; 1994 Manchester United Kingdom; 1998 Udine Italy; 2002 Paris France; 2006 Graz Austria; 2010 Trondheim Norway; 2014 Delft The Netherlands) Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX updates the state-of-the-art regarding the application of numerical methods in geotechnics both in a scientific perspective and in what concerns its application for solving practical boundary value problems. The book will be much of interest to engineers academics and professionals involved or interested in Geotechnical Engineering. | Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

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Nonequilibrium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Fundamentals Diagnostics and Medical Applications

Nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma jets (N-APPJs) generate plasma in open space rather than in a confined chamber and can be utilized for applications in medicine. This book provides a complete introduction to this fast-emerging field from the fundamental physics to experimental approaches to plasma and reactive species diagnostics. It provides an overview of the development of a wide range of plasma jet devices and their fundamental mechanisms. The book concludes with a discussion of the exciting application of plasmas for cancer treatment. The bookprovides details on experimental methods including expert tips and caveats. covers novel devices driven by various power sources and the impact of operating conditions on concentrations and fluxes of the reactive species. discusses the latest advances including theory modeling and simulation approaches. gives an introduction overview and details on state of the art diagnostics of small scale high gradient atmospheric pressure plasmas. covers the use of N-APPJs for cancer applications including discussion of destruction of cancer cells mechanisms of action and selectivity studies. XinPei Lu is a Chair Professor in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Stephan Reuter is currently Visiting Professor at Université Paris-Saclay. In a recent Alexander von Humboldt research fellowship at Princeton University he performed ultrafast laser spectroscopy on cold plasmas. Mounir Laroussi is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Plasma Engineering and Medicine Institute at Old Dominion University. He is a Fellow of IEEE and recipient of an IEEE Merit Award. DaWei Liu is Professor in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. | Nonequilibrium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Fundamentals Diagnostics and Medical Applications

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Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX Volume 2 Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical E

Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX contains 204 technical and scientific papers presented at the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (NUMGE2018 Porto Portugal 25—27 June 2018). The papers cover a wide range of topics in the field of computational geotechnics providing an overview of recent developments on scientific achievements innovations and engineering applications related to or employing numerical methods. They deal with subjects from emerging research to engineering practice and are grouped under the following themes: Constitutive modelling and numerical implementation Finite element discrete element and other numerical methods. Coupling of diverse methods Reliability and probability analysis Large deformation – large strain analysis Artificial intelligence and neural networks Ground flow thermal and coupled analysis Earthquake engineering soil dynamics and soil-structure interactions Rock mechanics Application of numerical methods in the context of the Eurocodes Shallow and deep foundations Slopes and cuts Supported excavations and retaining walls Embankments and dams Tunnels and caverns (and pipelines) Ground improvement and reinforcement Offshore geotechnical engineering Propagation of vibrations Following the objectives of previous eight thematic conferences (1986 Stuttgart Germany; 1990 Santander Spain; 1994 Manchester United Kingdom; 1998 Udine Italy; 2002 Paris France; 2006 Graz Austria; 2010 Trondheim Norway; 2014 Delft The Netherlands) Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX updates the state-of-the-art regarding the application of numerical methods in geotechnics both in a scientific perspective and in what concerns its application for solving practical boundary value problems. The book will be much of interest to engineers academics and professionals involved or interested in Geotechnical Engineering. This is volume 2 of the NUMGE 2018 set. | Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX Volume 2 Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical E

GBP 205.00

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Conservation and Restoration of Built Heritage A History of Conservation Culture and its More Recent Developments

The word conservation when used in the context of the preservation of built heritage implies an intrinsically complex concept that evolved over time since it has been influenced by the perception of history throughout time. This volume emphasises why an understanding of the cultural evolution of the conservation approach must be considered a prerequisite for architects and engineers if they are to cooperate in full harmony with historic-artistic culture for the preservation of global built heritage. In particular the volume highlights how during the second half of the last century the preservation process also involved engineering – the science of making practical applications of knowledge – which for a long time made an uncritical use of techniques and materials and devised interventions on historical heritage that were heavily invasive. The volume also devotes special attention to the problems related to seismic risk to which Italy Greece and Portugal are particularly prone. Problems that emerge during the crisis and reconstruction phases are dealt with in detail as is scheduled maintenance as this latter approach always constitutes an improvement in the performance of the monument and is the most appropriate tool for the conservation of the built heritage. Finally the volume collects examples of building restoration with case studies of many outstanding monuments. The work will appeal to professionals and academics in the broader fields of civil engineering (both geotechnical and structural engineering) architecture art history the history of architecture restoration and cultural heritage management. This book will: Provide a critical reading of the history of conservation; Discuss materials and techniques of ancient architecture; Cover seismic vulnerability and preservation of the historic integrity of the monument; Advocate an approach based on programmed maintenance; Feature numerous case histories including St Mark’s Basilica in Venice and the complex restoration of the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. | Conservation and Restoration of Built Heritage A History of Conservation Culture and its More Recent Developments

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Essentials of Soft Matter Science

‘Choice Outstanding Title’ Authored by world-leading physicists this introductory textbook explores the basic principles of polymers colloids liquid crystals wetting and foams. It is a practical ‘toolbox’ for readers to acquire basic knowledge in the field and facilitate further reading and advanced courses. Undergraduate students in physics biology and the medical sciences will learn the basics of soft matter physics in addition to scaling approaches in the spirit of the Nobel prize laureate in physics in 1991 Pierre-Gilles de Gennes the inventor of soft matter physics and close collaborator to author Françoise Brochard-Wyart. Features: Accessible and compact approach Contains interesting examples from everyday life (including the Paris Metro a water spider a gecko and duck feathers) Accompanied by additional exercises to enhance understanding available for download from the CRC Press website Three physicists (one theoretician; two experimentalists one in biophysics) adopt an intuitive and practical style to present the fundamentals of soft matter physics. Make no mistake: the style is accessible and revealing but the underlying science is profound. Brochard-Wyart (Sorbonne Univ. ) was a collaborator and former student of the late Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (originator of soft matter physics 1991 Nobel laureate in physics). The authors lay claim to the style of de Gennes (and reference their class notes) in their method of presentation including its organization and range of topics. There are two broad groupings: chapters 1–7 cover definition and characterization of soft matter then interfaces phase transitions liquid crystals surfactants and polymers offering simple calculations (order of magnitude estimates) and scaling law arguments. Part 2 (chapters 8–10) covers a range of applications: self-cleaning surfaces biomimetic adhesion optical applications and biological applications from DNA to tissue engineering. Many examples are based on everyday household phenomena. Each chapter provides a short bibliography. Any student (primarily in physics biology chemistry and engineering) or researcher will enjoy reading this unique book. To benefit fully readers need some background in electricity and magnetism chemistry fluid mechanics statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. This reader has rarely encountered a book so accessible yet so thought provoking. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals. —J. Lambropoulos University of Rochester in CHOICE October 2020). | Essentials of Soft Matter Science

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Designing Small Weapons

This book focuses on developing small weapons following the lifecycle of a firearm from design to manufacture. It demonstrates how modern technologies can be used at every stage of the process such as design methodologies CAD/CAE/CAM software rapid prototyping test benches materials heat and surface treatments and manufacturing processes. Several case studies are presented to provide detailed considerations on developing specific topics. Small weapons are designed to be carried by one person; examples are pistols revolvers rifles carbines shotguns and submachine guns. Beginning with a review of the history of weapons from ancient to modern times this book builds on this by mapping out recent innovations and state-of-the-art technologies that have advanced small weapon design. Presenting a comprehensive guide to computer design tools used by weapon engineers this book demonstrates the capabilities of modern software at all stages of the process looking at the computer-aided design engineering and manufacturing. It also details the materials used to create small weapons notably steels engineering polymers composites and emerging materials. Manufacturing processes both conventional and unconventional are discussed for example casting powder metallurgy additive manufacturing and heat and surface treatments. This book is essential reading to those in the field of weapons such as designers workers in research and development engineering and design students students at military colleges sportsmen hunters and those interested in firearms. Dr. Jose Martin Herrera-Ramirez is a military engineer with experience in the field of weapon and ammunition development. After receiving his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Paris School of Mines in France he was the head of the Applied Research Center and Technology Development for the Mexican Military Industry (CIADTIM). He now researches the development of metallic alloys and composites at the Research Center for Advanced Materials (CIMAV) in Chihuahua Mexico. Dr. Luis Adrian Zuñiga-Aviles is a military engineer with wide experience in the field of weapon and ammunition development. He was head of the prototypes and simulation departments at the Applied Research Center and Technology Development for the Mexican Military Industry (CIADTIM) and head of engineering of the Production directorate. He received his PhD in Science and Technology on Mechatronics from the Center for Engineering and Industrial Development (CIDESI) in Queretaro Mexico. He now researches the new product design and development for military application machinery robotics and medical devices in the Faculty of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Mexico State (UAEMex) and the Faculty of Engineering at UAEMex as part of the Researchers for Mexico program CONACYT. | Designing Small Weapons

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Solar Powered Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles A Sustainable Development

The Paris Agreement on Climate Change adopted on December 12 2015 is a voluntary effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In order to reach the goals of this agreement there is a need to generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions and to electrify transportation. An infrastructure of SPCSs can help accomplish both of these transitions. Globally expenditures associated with the generation transmission and use of electricity are more than one trillion dollars per year. Annual transportation expenditures are also more than one trillion dollars per year. Almost everyone will be impacted by these changes in transportation solar power generation and smart grid developments. The benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions will differ with location but all will be impacted. This book is about the benefits associated with adding solar panels to parking lots to generate electricity reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide shade and shelter from rain and snow. The electricity can flow into the power grid or be used to charge electric vehicles (EVs). Solar powered charging stations (SPCSs) are already in many parking lots in many countries of the world. The prices of solar panels have decreased recently and about 30% of the new U. S. electrical generating capacity in 2015 was from solar energy. More than one million EVs are in service in 2016 and there are significant benefits associated with a convenient charging infrastructure of SPCSs to support transportation with electric vehicles. Solar Powered Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles: A Sustainable Development aims to share information on pathways from our present situation to a world with a more sustainable transportation system with EVs SPCSs a modernized smart power grid with energy storage reduced greenhouse gas emissions and better urban air quality. Covering 200 million parking spaces with solar panels can generate about 1/4 of the electricity that was generated in 2014 in the United States. Millions of EVs with 20 to 50 kWh of battery storage can help with the transition to wind and solar power generation through owners responding to time-of-use prices. Written for all audiences high school and college teachers and students those in industry and government and those involved in community issues will benefit by learning more about the topics addressed in the book. Those working with electrical power and transportation who will be in the middle of the transition will want to learn about all of the challenges and developments that are addressed here. | Solar Powered Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles A Sustainable Development

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Red Sea Geothermal Provinces

“Today over two billion people in developing countries live without any electricity. They lead lives of misery walking miles every day for water and firewood just to survive. What if there was an existing viable technology that when developed to its highest potential could increase everyone’s standard of living cut fossil fuel demand and the resultant pollution” said Peter Meisen President Global Energy Network Institute in 1997. Even though energy is available technology was not matured enough to tap this energy in the nineties. Now with the advancement of drilling technology extracting heat from hot rocks has become a reality. Very soon when CO2 replaces the circulation fluid to extract heat from granites then both fossil fuel based and renewable energy sources will coexists balancing the CO2 emissions and providing energy food and water security to the rich and the poor countries. Red Sea rift represents the youngest spreading ridges in the world with a vast amount of heat energy stored on either side. The Red Sea is surrounded by countries with a weak economy. Developing a geothermal energy based economy in countries like Eritrea Djibouti and Ethiopia will provide food and water security to these countries while for other countries geothermal energy will help in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Although geothermal energy sources are available in all the countries since the opening of the Red Sea millions of years ago this was not brought to the light. Oil importing countries became highly dependent on the oil rich countries to sustain their economy and growth and thus remained poor. This book unfolds the huge energy source hydrothermal and EGS for the benefit of the poor countries to reduce poverty and lift the socio economic status of these countries. The book deals with i) future energy demand ii) CO2 emissions associated with fossil fuel based power plants iii) black carbon emissions associated biomass energy source and iv) strategies to reduce CO2 emissions by using geothermal energy as energy source mix in all the countries—oil exporting and oil importing countries— around the Red Sea. The amount of energy available from hot granites in all the countries is well documented. EGS being the future energy source for mankind this book will form the basis for future research by young scientists and academicians. Availability of fresh water is a matter of concern for all countries. The only way to satisfy the thirst of a growing population to meet drinking water demand and food security is to depend on seawater. A large volume of CO2 is being emitted from desalination plants supported by fossil fuel based energy sources. This book describes the advantages of using geothermal energy sources for the desalination process to meet the growing water and food demand of the countries around the Red Sea. Oil rich countries using its geothermal resources can now reduce food imports and become self sufficient in food production. This book gives hope for millions of children living in the underdeveloped countries around the Red Sea to satisfy their hunger and live a decent life with a continuous source of electricity water and food available. This book ends with a note on the economic benefits of geothermal energy vs other renewables. With the signing of the GGA (Global Geothermal Alliance) by several countries during the December 2015 CoP 21 summit in Paris policy makers and administrators will work together in implementing the necessary infrastructure and support to develop this clean energy source. | Red Sea Geothermal Provinces