Note: Preliminaries -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Transfer Functions and Spectral Models -- Chapter 2 State Space Representation -- Chapter 3 Discrete Time Systems -- Chapter 4 Structural Properties of Linear Systems -- Chapter 5 Signals Deterministic and Statistical Models -- Chapter 6 Kalman's Formalism for State Stabilization and Estimation -- Chapter 7 Process Modeling -- Chapter 8 Simulation and Implementation of Continuous Time Loops -- Chapter 9 Analysis by Classic Scalar Approach -- Chapter 10 Synthesis of Closed Loop Control Systems -- Chapter 11 Robust Single Variable Control through Pole Placement -- Chapter 12 Predictive Control -- Chapter 13 Methodology of the State Approach Control -- Chapter 14 Multi variable Modal Control -- Chapter 15 Robust H LMI Control -- Chapter 16 Linear Time Variant Systems -- List of Authors -- Index.

Note: Intro -- MOLECULAR PROPERTIES OF DRUG RECEPTORS -- Contents -- Chairman's opening remarks -- Receptors as defined by their pharmacological properties -- Discussion -- The cholinergic receptor in skeletal muscle -- Discussion -- Adenyl cyclase as a component of the adrenergic receptor -- Discussion -- On receptors in the postsynaptic membrane of the motor end plate -- Discussion -- General Discussion -- Crystallographic studies of the active site of lysozyme -- Discussion -- Nuclear magnetic resonance studies of protein binding sites: the complex of staphylococcal nuclease with 3'.5'-thymidine diphosphate -- Discussion -- Fluorescent probes of biological macromolecules -- Discussion -- General Discussion -- The interaction of the subunits of haemoglobin as a mechanism of control -- Discussion -- Conformational transitions in the course of membrane excitation -- Discussion -- General Discussion -- Affinity labelling of protein active sites -- Discussion -- Counting acetylcholine receptors in the electroplax -- Discussion -- The nature of complex formation -- Discussion -- Final Discussion -- Author index -- Subject index.

Note: Intro -- Silicon Carbide: Volume 2: Power Devices and Sensors -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Contributors -- Volume 2 Silicon Carbide: Power Devices and Sensors -- Part A View from Industry -- 1 Present status and future prospects for electronics in electric vehicles/hybrid electric vehicles and expectations for wide-bandgap semiconductor devices -- 1.1 Issues surrounding automobiles -- 1.2 Past, present, and future of Toyota hybrid vehicles -- 1.3 Newest hybrid vehicle -- 1.4 Expectations for wide-bandgap semiconductors in HV inverter applications -- 1.5 Toyota Group research and development on wide-bandgap semiconductor devices -- 1.6 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Silicon carbide power-device products - Status and upcoming challenges with a special attention to traditional, nonmilitary industrial applications -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 SiC in power electronics -- 2.3 Summary -- References -- Part B I Unipolar Devices Schottky Diodes -- 3 Effect of an intermediate graphite layer on the electronic properties of metal/SiC contacts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Experimental -- 3.3 Results -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Reliability aspects of SiC Schottky diodes -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Micropipes -- 4.3 Avalanche ruggedness by design improvement -- 4.4 Product improvement by high performance die attach -- 4.5 Reliability test results -- 4.6 Summary -- References -- Part B II JFET -- 5 Design, process, and performance of all-epitaxial normally-off SiC JFETs -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Advantages of the SiC JFET technology -- 5.3 All-epitaxial normally-off SiC DGTJFET design -- 5.4 Innovative device process technologies -- 5.5 All-epitaxial 1200 V trench 4H-SiC DGTJFET -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Extreme temperature 6H-SiC JFET integrated circuit technology -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Transistors -- 6.3 Circuits. , 6.4 Summary & -- future work -- References -- 7 1200 V SiC vertical-channel-JFETs and cascode switches -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Large-area 1200 V 4H-SiC vertical JFET structures -- 7.3 Investigation of the suitability of 1200 V normally-off vertical-channel SiC JFETs for power switching applications -- 7.4 1200 V normally-off all-SiC VJFET based cascode switch -- 7.5 Reliability of the 1200 V normally-off all-SiC VJFET cascode switch -- 7.6 Thermal properties of VJFET/cascode -- 7.7 0.143 cm2 active-area 1200 V class vertical-channel JFETs -- 7.8 Edge termination of large-area vertical-channel JFETs -- 7.9 Summary -- References -- Part B III MOS Interfaces -- 8 Alternative techniques to reduce interface traps in n-type 4H-SiC MOS capacitors -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Material, processing parameters, and analysis techniques -- 8.3 Thermal oxidation in a tungsten lamp furnace combined with a microwave plasma -- 8.4 Over-oxidation of N-implanted 4H-SiC -- 8.5 Over-oxidation of N-/Al-implanted 4H-SiC -- 8.5.1 Material and implantation parameters -- 8.5.2 Results and discussion -- 8.6 Summary -- References -- 9 High electron mobility achieved in n-channel 4H-SiC MOSFETs oxidized in the presence of nitrogen -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Experimental -- 9.3 Results -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.5 Summary -- References -- 10 4H-SiC MISFETs with nitrogen-containing insulators -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Survey of "nitridation" -- 10.3 Device fabrication -- 10.4 Characteristics of MIS capacitors and FETs on 4H-SiC(0001) -- 10.5 Characteristics of MIS capacitors and FETs on 4H-SiC(0001) -- 10.6 Influence of effective fixed charge density on channel mobility -- 10.7 Application of N-containing insulators to p-channel MIS capacitors and FETs -- 10.8 Summary of effects of N-Containing insulators on n- and p-type SiC MIS capacitors and FETs -- 10.9 Conclusion. , References -- 11 Inversion layer electron transport in 4H-SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Silicon MOS history -- 11.3 4H-silicon carbide MOS mobility characterization -- 11.4 Physical characterization of the interface -- 11.5 Differences between inversion layer electron transport in Si MOS and 4H-SiC MOS -- 11.6 Future work -- 11.7 Summary -- References -- Part C MOSFET and JFET Power Devices -- 12 Development of SiC diodes, power MOSFETs and intelligent power modules -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 SiC diodes -- 12.3 SiC MOSFETs -- 12.4 SiC trench MOSFETs -- 12.5 SiC IPMs -- 12.6 Summary -- References -- 13 Reliability issues of SiC power MOSFETs toward high junction temperature operation -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Issues and measures for high Tj operation -- 13.3 Device structure and process integration -- 13.4 Discussion -- 13.5 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Application of silicon carbide transistors in photovoltaic - inverters -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Photovoltaic trend -- 14.3 Photovoltaic systems -- 14.4 Normally-off SiC-JFETs -- 14.5 SiC-MOSFETs -- 14.6 SiC-FETs as synchronous rectifiers -- 14.7 Single phase inverter with normally-off SiC-JFETs -- 14.8 Three phase full bridge inverter with SiC-MOSFETs -- 14.9 Production costs of PV-inverters -- 14.10 Financial benefits with SiC-transitors -- 14.11 Conclusions and outlook -- Appendix: measurement setup -- References -- Part D Bipolar Devices -- 15 Design and technology considerations for SiC bipolar devices: BJTs, IGBTs, and GTOs -- 15.1 SiC bipolar junction transistors -- 15.2 SiC insulated gate bipolar transistors -- 15.3 SiC Gate turn-off thyristors -- 15.4 Technical challenges in SiC bipolar devices -- 15.5 Summary -- References. , 16 Suppressed surface-recombination structure and surface passivation for improving current gain of 4H-SiC BJTs -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Survey of the conventional BJTs with high common emitter current gain -- 16.3 Basic structure and operating principle of the proposed BJTs -- 16.4 Evaluation of surface passivation for improving current gain -- 16.5 Design and fabrication of the SSR-BJTs -- 16.6 Characteristics of the SSR-BJTs -- 16.7 Conclusion -- References -- 17 SiC avalanche photodiodes and photomultipliers for ultraviolet and solar-blind light detection -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Silicon carbide avalanche photodiodes -- 17.3 Influence of defects in SiC substrate on device performance -- 17.4 Silicon carbide photomultiplier -- 17.5 Summary -- References -- Index.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- Prologue: The Land and the Peoples -- 1. Wealth and Value in a Changing World -- 2. Land-based Stories of Peoples and Home Places -- 3. A Kincentric Approach to Nature -- 4. Honouring Nature through Ceremony and Ritual -- 5. The Balance between Humans and Nature -- 6. Looking After the Lands and Waters -- 7. Everything Is One -- 8. Finding Meaning in a Contemporary Context -- Source Notes -- References -- Index.

Note: Heilende Magnete - strahlende Handys -- Copyright Page -- Inhalt -- Vorwort -- 1 Vom Mythos des Unsichtbaren - eine Einleitung -- Das magnetische Feld -- 2 Von der Entdeckung der magnetischen Kraft bis zum »animalischen Magnetismus« des Franz Anton Mesmer -- 3 Gibt es tatsächlich einen animalischen Magnetismus? -- 4 Die unendliche Geschichte vom magnetisierten Wasser -- 5 Können sich Tiere im magnetischen Feld der Erde orientieren? -- 6 Der Mensch im geomagnetischen Feld -- 7 Kann man mit Magneten heilen? -- 8 An den Grenzen maximaler magnetischer Feldstärken -- Das elektrische Feld -- 9 Von der »Venus electrificata« bis zur Entdeckung der »thierischen Elektrizität« -- 10 Die Zelle als Generator und Akkumulator elektrochemischer Energie -- 11 Das elektrische Kommunikationssystem im Körper -- 12 Felder und Ströme im Körper -- 13 Elektrische Felder in Diagnostik und Therapie -- 14 Elektro-Ökologie - die elektrische Kommunikation der Tiere im Wasser -- 15 Vom Blitz und anderen Entladungen -- Elektromagnetische Schwingungen und Pulse -- 16 Von Schwingungen bis zum Quantenschauer - das Spektrum elektromagnetischer Wellen und Strahlung im Überblick -- 17 Wetterfühligkeit durch Luftelektrizität und Atmospherics? -- 18 Das elektromagnetische Feld aus dem Stromnetz - erzeugt das Heizkissen Krebs? -- 19 Pulse, Schwingungen und Mikrowellen in Diagnostik und Therapie -- 20 Vom Mobilfunk zur Biotechnologie - HF-Felder in der Technik und um uns -- 21 Beeinflussen uns physikalisch nicht erfassbare Strahlen und Felder? -- Wissenschaft, Parawissenschaft und Psi-Forschung -- 22 Bio-Elektromagnetismus - eine Spielwiese für Phantasten? -- Literaturverzeichnis -- Namens-und Sachverzeichnis.

Note: Intro -- Introduction -- I. Purpose and Classification of Surveying Instruments -- II. History of Surveying Instruments -- III. Manufacturers of Surveying Instruments -- IV. Standardization -- V. Further Developments -- VI. Operation and Care of Surveying Instruments -- 1. Optical Equipment and Level Bubbles -- 1.1. Optical Equipment -- 1.1.1. Fundamentals of Optics -- 1.1.2. Optical Instruments -- 1.2. Spirit Levels -- 1.2.1. Tubular Levels -- 1.2.2. Bull's Eye Levels -- 1.2.3. Electronic Levels -- 1.2.4. Tilt Compensator -- 2. Instruments for the Determination of Horizontal Projections of Points -- 2.1. Instruments for Staking Right and Straight Angles -- 2.1.1. Diopter Instruments -- 2.1.2. Mirror Instruments -- 2.1.3. Prism Instruments -- 2.2. Simple Instruments to Measure and Stake Horizontal Angles -- 2.2.1. Goniasmometer -- 2.2.2. Stock Compass -- 2.3. The Theodolite -- 2.3.1. Tripod and Support of the Theodolite -- 2.3.2. Structure of the Theodolite -- 2.3.3. Overview of Different Theodolite Types -- 2.3.4. Testing and Adjusting of Theodolites -- 2.4. Gyro Instruments -- 2.4.1. Fundamentals of Gyro Instruments -- 2.4.2. Structure of the Surveying Gyro -- 2.4.3. Overview of Surveying Gyros -- 2.4.4. Measurements with Surveying Gyros -- 2.5. Optical Precision Plummets -- 2.6. Alignment Instruments -- 3. Instruments to Measure Elevations and Elevation Differences -- 3.1. Simple Instruments for Geometric Levelling -- 3.1.1. Hydrostatic Levels -- 3.1.2. Pendulum Instruments -- 3.1.3. Handheld Levels -- 3.1.4. Horizontal Straight Edge -- 3.2. Levels -- 3.2.1. Tripod and Fastening Devices for Levels -- 3.2.2. Structure of the Level -- 3.2.3. Overview of Different Types of Levels -- 3.2.4. Testing and Adjusting of Levels -- 3.2.5. Level with Inclined Line of Sight -- 3.2.6. Levelling Rods -- 3.3. Instruments to Measure Vertical Angles. , 3.3.1. Simple Instruments to Measure Vertical Angles -- 3.3.2. The Use of the Theodolite for Vertical Angle Measurements -- 3.3.3. Sextant -- 3.4. Instruments for Barometric Levelling -- 3.4.1. Mercury Barometer (Hg-Barometer) -- 3.4.2. Aneroid Barometers -- 3.4.3. Hypsometers -- 3.5. Fully Automatic Elevation Measuring Devices -- 4. Instruments for Distance Measurement -- 4.1. Instruments for Direct (Mechanical) Distance Measurements -- 4.1.1. Simple Means for Distance Measurements -- 4.1.2. Auxiliary Devices for Distance Measuring Instruments -- 4.1.3. Measuring Rods -- 4.1.4. Measuring Tape -- 4.1.5. Baseline Measuring Apparatus with Invar Wires or -Tapes -- 4.2. Instruments and Devices for Optical Distance Measurements -- 4.2.1. Distance Meters with Base at the Target -- 4.2.2. Distance Meters with Base at the Station -- 4.3. Instruments for Electronic Distance Measurements -- 4.3.1. Principle of Electronic Distance Measurements -- 4.3.2. Instruments for Distance Measurements with the Impulse Method -- 4.3.3. Instruments for Distance Measurements with Phase Comparison -- 4.3.4. Interference Comparator -- 5. Tacheometric Instruments -- 5.1. Non Reducing Tacheometers -- 5.1.1. Stadia Theodolites -- 5.1.2. Stadia Compasses -- 5.1.3. Stadia Levels -- 5.1.4. Tacheometers with Base at the Station -- 5.2. Self Reducing Tacheometers -- 5.2.1. Slide Tacheometers -- 5.2.2. Tacheometers Based on the Tangent Principle -- 5.2.3. Diagram Tacheometers -- 5.2.4. Tacheometers with Mechanically Monitored Variable Line Separation -- 5.2.5. Reduction Tacheometers with Double Image Distance Meter -- 5.2.6. Self Reducing Tacheometers with Base at the Station -- 5.2.7. Auxiliary Instruments for Automatic Reduction -- 5.3. Electronic Tacheometers -- 5.4. Plane Table and Alidade -- 5.4.1. Plane Table Equipment -- 5.4.2. Overview of Plane Table Equipment. , 5.4.3. Testing and Adjusting of Plane Table Equipment -- 5.4.4. Topographic Rods -- References -- Index.

Note: Volume 1 -- Front Cover -- Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Alphabetical list of drug monographs -- PART A: -- Chapter 1. Abacavir -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 2. Abciximab -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- References -- Chapter 3. Abecarnil -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 4. Abetimus -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 5. Acamprosate -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 6. Acebutolol -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- References -- Chapter 7. Acecainide -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- Monitoring Drug Therapy -- References -- Chapter 8. Aceclofenac -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Reference -- Chapter 9. Acemetacin -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 10. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 11. Acetylcysteine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 12. Acetylsalicylic acid -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Second-Generation Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- Food-Drug Interactions -- Interference with Diagnostic Tests -- References -- Chapter 13. Aciclovir -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug Administration -- References -- Chapter 14. Acipimox -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References. , Chapter 15. Acivicin -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 16. Acoraceae -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 17. Acrisorcin -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 18. Acrivastine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 19. Acrylic bone cement -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 20. Activated charcoal -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 21. Adefovir -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 22. Ademetionine -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 23. Adenosine and adenosinetriphosphate (ATP) -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- Diagnosis of Adverse Drug Reactions -- References -- Chapter 24. Adiphenine -- General Information -- Chapter 25. Adrenaline -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 26. Adrenoceptor agonists -- General Information -- Chapter 27. Ajmaline and its derivatives -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- References -- Organs and Systems -- Chapter 28. Alatrofloxacin and trovafloxacin -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Monitoring Therapy -- References -- Chapter 29. Albendazole -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 30. Albumin -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 31. Alclofenac -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 32. Alcuronium -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects. , Susceptibility Factors -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 33. Aldesleukin -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 34. Aldose reductase inhibitors -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 35. Alemtuzumab -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 36. Alfadolone and alfaxolone -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 37. Alfentanil -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 38. Alfuzosin -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 39. Algae -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 40. Alimemazine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Reference -- Chapter 41. Aliphatic alcohols -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- References -- Chapter 42. Alizapride -- General Information -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 43. Alkylating cytostatic agents -nitrosoureas -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Second-Generation Effects -- References -- Chapter 44. Alkylating cytostatic agents -N-lost derivatives -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- References -- Chapter 45. Allopurinol -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 46. Almitrine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 47. Aloeaceae -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 48. Alpha1-antitrypsin -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 49. Alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 50. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. , General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 51. Alphaprodine -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 52. Alpidem -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 53. Alprazolam -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 54. Alprostadil -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 55. Aluminium -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 56. Amantadine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- References -- Chapter 57. Amaranthaceae -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 58. Amfebutamone (bupropion) -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 59. Amfepramone (diethylpropion) -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 60. Amikacin -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 61. Amiloride -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- Interference with Diagnostic Tests -- References -- Chapter 62. Amineptine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- References -- Chapter 63. Aminocaproic acid -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Susceptibility Factors -- References -- Chapter 64. Aminoglycoside antibiotics -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions. , Monitoring Therapy -- References -- Chapter 65. Aminophenazone -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Drug Administration -- References -- Chapter 66. Aminorex -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 67. Aminosalicylates -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- Interference with Diagnostic Tests -- References -- Chapter 68. Amiodarone -- General Information -- Chapter 69. Organs and Systems -- Second-Generation Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- Interference with Diagnostic Tests -- Diagnosis of Adverse Drug Reactions -- References -- Chapter 70. Amiphenazole -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 71. Amisulpride -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 72. Amitriptylinoxide -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 73. Amlodipine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- Second-Generation Effects -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 74. Ammonium chloride -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 75. Ammonium tetrathiomolybdate -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- References -- Chapter 76. Amocarzine -- General Information -- References -- Chapter 77. Amodiaquine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Reference -- Chapter 78. Amopyroquine -- General Information -- Reference -- Chapter 79. Amoxapine -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Drug Administration -- References -- Chapter 80. Amphetamines -- General Information -- Organs and Systems -- Long-Term Effects -- Second-Generation Effects -- Susceptibility Factors -- Drug Administration -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- References -- Chapter 81. Amphotericin. , General Information.

Note: Front Cover -- Nutrition Intervention Strategies in National Development -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Part I: Nutrition Interventions in General -- Chapter 1. Some Elements of Successful Nutrition Intervention Strategies -- Conceptualization -- Commitment -- Multisectorial, Visible, and Stable Infrastructure -- Feedback for Program Adjustments -- Needs Oriented -- Community Participation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2. Nutrition Interventions: Basic Concepts -- Text -- Reference -- Part II: Socioeconomic Strategies -- Chapter 3. The Economic Effects of Early Malnutrition: Economic Considerations for Nutrition Intervention Programs -- Justification for Investment in Alleviating Early Malnutrition -- Resource Savings Effect -- Human Capital Effect -- Approaches to Study the Economic Effects of Early Malnutrition -- The Case of Latin America -- Conclusion -- Reference -- Chapter 4. Socioeconomic Development and Nutritional Status: Efficiency of Intervention Programs -- Text -- General Comments -- References -- Chapter 5. Integrating Nutrition into Agricultural Policy -- Text -- References -- Chapter 6. Comments on Economic Growth, Income Distribution, and Human and Social Development in Latin America -- Growth, Distribution, and Poverty -- Factors Determining Distributive Inequality -- Magnitude and Difficulty of Redistribution -- The Free Market: Does It Solve the Distributive Inequalities? -- Areas of State Intervention -- Chapter 7. Role of the Government in Income Distribution and Nutritional Improvement: The Chilean Case -- Text -- Reference -- Part III: Supplementary Feeding Programs -- Chapter 8. Success or Failure of Supplementary Feeding Programs as a Nutritional Intervention -- Supplementary Feeding Programs as Nutritional Intervention -- Nature of Supplementary Feeding. , Justification for Supplementary Feeding Programs -- Types of Supplementary Feeding Programs -- Evidence of Success in Reducing the Prevalence of Malnutrition -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9. Supplementary Feeding Program in Pregnancy and Lactation: Consideration for Intervention Programs -- Introduction -- The Limits of Adaptation -- Pregnancy and Lactation as a Continuum -- Maternal Weight and Weight Gain as Indices of Risk -- Does Maternal Nutrition Affect Fetal Growth? -- Would Nutrition Intervention Be Expected to Increase Birth Weight? -- What Else Might Be Affected? What Else Should Be Measured? -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10. Supplementary Feeding during Pregnancy: Impact on Mother and Child in Bogota, Colombia -- Initial Nutritional State -- Actual Level of Supplementation -- Impact of Supplementary Feeding during Pregnancy on Mothers and Children in Bogota -- References -- Chapter 11. Nutrition Intervention Programs in Chile for Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers: The Issues -- Selection of Recipient Populations -- Assessment of Nutritional Status -- Selection of Type of Supplement -- When to Supplement -- Evaluation of Program Effectiveness -- Supplementation During Lactation -- References -- Chapter 12. Effectiveness of Supplementary Feeding Programs in Chile -- Description of Intervention Programs with Nutritional Impact -- General Comments -- References -- Chapter 13. Comments on the Supplementary Feeding Programs in Chile -- Text -- Chapter 14. Case Study of a National Supplementary Feeding Program: The WIC Program in the United States -- Introduction -- History -- What WIC Does -- WIC in the Future-Expansion, Stabilization, or Extinction? -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15. School Feeding Programs in the Philippines -- Introduction -- Applied Nutrition Program (ANP). , Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere (CARE) -- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) -- World Food Program Assisted Project -- Future Plans and Conclusions -- References -- Part IV: Strategies for Treatment of Protein Energy Malnutrition -- Chapter 16. Rehabilitation of Protein Energy Malnutrition in Young Infants: Hospital and Community Based Programs in Chiang Mai, Thailand -- Experience with Hospital Rehabilitation of Severe PEM at Chiang Mia -- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance Therapy -- Therapy for Infection -- Dietary Therapy -- References -- Chapter 17. Nutrition Recovery Centers: The Chilean Experience -- General Background -- The Need of a Strategy of Direct Protection to the Infant -- Creation of the Chilean Nutrition Foundation (CONIN) -- Recovery of the Impoverished Family -- Chapter 18. Comments on Nutrition Rehabilitation Center Programs -- Text -- References -- Part V: Nutrition-Infection Cycle as Related to Intervention Techniques -- Chapter 19. Importance of Infection and Immunity in Nutrition Intervention Programs and Priorities for Interventions -- Introduction -- Priorities for Interventions on the Nutrition-Infection Complex in Developing Countries -- References -- Chapter 20. Evaluating the Health Benefits of Improved Water Supply through Assessment of Nutritional Status in Developing Countries -- Introduction -- Water Supply and Health Benefits -- Water and Nutrition Relationships -- Tubewell Water and Cholera in Rural Bangladesh -- Discussion -- References -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 21. Environmental Sanitation: A Nutrition Intervention -- Introduction -- Experimental Design -- Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination of Feeding Bottles -- Evaluation of Seasonal Diarrhea Episodes -- Evaluation of Nutritional Status -- Changes of Attitudes, Habits, and Quality of Life -- Final Comments -- References. , Part VI: Nutrient-Specific Interventions -- Chapter 22. Iron Deficiency: Methods to Measure Prevalence and Evaluate Interventions -- Text -- References -- Chapter 23. Prevalence of Nutritional Anemias among Pregnant Women in Chile -- Prevalence of Iron Deficiency -- Prevalence of Folic Acid Deficiency -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 24. Evaluation of Iron Status and Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Infants in Chile -- Normal Hematological Values in Infants -- Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Infants -- Iron Deficiency Redefined -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 25. Iron Fortification: What Must Be Considered? -- Text -- Chapter 26. Prevention of Iron Deficiency by Means of Iron Fortification of Sugar -- Introduction -- Background Characteristics of Central American Populations -- Selection of the Iron Salt -- Other Considerations -- Objectives of the Fortification Study -- Design of the Study -- Results to 20 Months of Fortification and Discussion -- References -- Chapter 27. Prevention of Iron Deficiency in Infants by Milk Fortification -- Text -- References -- Chapter 28. Interventions for the Prevention of Endemic Goiter -- Methods of Intervention -- Components of a Successful Intervention Program for Endemic Goiter -- References -- Chapter 29. The Use of Food Fortification to Prevent Folate Deficiency -- Pilot Survey of Folate Deficiency -- Preliminary Trial of Folate Fortified Maize Meal -- Properties of Folic Acid Relevant to Food Fortification -- Effects of Different Levels of Fortification in Pregnant Women -- Target Groups for a Folate Fortification Program -- The Antimegaloblastic Effect of Folate-Fortified Foods -- Pilot Field Trial of Folate-Fortified Food -- Possible Hazards of Food Fortification with Folate -- Technological and Economic Considerations -- References. , Chapter 30. Interventions for the Prevention of Vitamin A Deficiency: A Summary of Experiences -- Events Leading to Coordinated Intervention -- Selection of Intervention Strategies -- Summarization of Experience in Vitamin A Interventions -- Central America-Sugar Fortification -- Philippines-Monosodium Glutamate -- Indonesia-Monosodium Glutamate -- Horticultural Approach -- Combined Interventions -- Summary -- References -- Part VII: Nutrition Education -- Chapter 31. Why Teach Nutrition and to Whom? -- Text -- References -- Chapter 32. Some Problems in the Implementation and Evaluation of Food and Nutrition Education Programs -- Text -- Chapter 33. Nonformal Education: An Instrument for Nutrition Intervention -- Introduction -- Conceptual Basis -- Methodological Aspects -- Case Study -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Computational Methods in Subsurface Flow -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Dedication -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Purpose and Scope -- 1.2 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations -- 1.3 Partial Differential Equations in Subsurface Flow -- 1.4 Solution Methodology -- 1.5 Computational Methods in Subsurface Flow -- References -- Chpter 2. The Finite Element Method -- 2.1 General -- 2.2 Basic Concepts in Finite Element Analysis -- 2.3 Solution of Discrete Problems -- 2.4 Solution of Steady-State Continuum Problems -- 2.5 Solution of Time Dependent Continuum Problems -- References -- Chapter 3. Element Families and Interpolation Functions -- 3.1 General -- 3.2 Polynomial Series -- 3.3 One-Dimensional Elements -- 3.4 Two-Dimensional Elements -- 3.5 Three-Dimensional Elements -- 3.6 Numerical Integration -- References -- Chapter 4. Finite Element Simulation of Isothermal Flow in Porous Media -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 General Governing Equations for Saturated Flow -- 4.3 Saturated Groundwater Flow -- 4.4 Single-Phase Oil and Gas Reservoir Simulation -- 4.5 Governing Equations for Variably Saturated Flow -- 4.6 Iterative Methods for Solving Nonlinear Equations -- 4.7 Fluid Flow in Variably Saturated Media -- 4.8 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 5. Finite Element Simulation of Solute and Energy Transport in Porous Media -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Mass Transport in Single-Phase Flow -- 5.3 Mass Transport in Multiphase Flow -- 5.4 Energy Transport in Single-Phase Flow -- 5.5 Energy Transport in Multiphase Flow -- 5.6 Finite Element Simulation of Mass and Energy Transport in Single-Phase Flow -- 5.7 Finite Element Simulation of Mass and Energy Transport in Multiphase Flow -- 5.8 Conclusions -- References. , Chapter 6. Finite Element Simulation of Fluid Flow and Deformation in Unfractured and Fractured Porous Media -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Fluid Flow and Deformation in an Unfractured Porous Medium -- 6.3 Discrete Fracture Flow Deformation Model -- 6.4 Double-Porosity Flow Models -- 6.5 Double-Porosity Flow Deformation Model -- 6.6 Summary -- References -- Chaptesr 7. Alternative Finite Element Techniques and Applications -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Point Collocation Technique -- 7.3 The Subdomain Collocation Technique -- 7.4 Boundary Element Method -- References -- Chaptser 8. The Finite Difference Method -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Stability of Finite Difference Approximations -- 8.3 Consistency and Convergence of Finite Difference Approximations -- References -- Chapter 9. Finite Difference Simulation of Single and Multiphase Isothermal Fluid Flow and Solute Transport -- 9.0 Introduction -- 9.1 Simulation of Single-Phase Flow -- 9.2 Simulation of Multiphase Flow -- 9.3 Simulation of Single-Phase Species Transport -- 9.4 Simulation of Multiphase Species Transport -- 9.5 Summary -- References -- Chapter 10. Alternative Finite Difference Methods -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Finite Difference Methods by Transformations -- 10.3 Method of Characteristics -- References -- Index.

Note: Front Cover -- The Biology and Control of Weeds in Sugarcane -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. The growing of sugarcane -- 1. The sugarcane plant -- 2. The germination, tillering, and growth of sugarcane -- 3. The cultivation of sugarcane -- Chapter 2. Weeds in cane fields and biology -- 1. The general biology of annual weed species -- 2. Economically important botanical and biological characteristics of perennial weed species -- 3. The regenerative capacity of rhizomatous perennials -- Chapter 3. Losses caused by weeds to sugarcane -- 1. Reduction in growth of sugarcane caused by competition from individual weed species -- 2. Reductions in cane and sugar yield caused by weeds under field conditions -- 3. Reduction in plant weight and stalk yield of sugarcane caused by torpedo grass -- 4. Damages to sugarcane caused by localized infestation of twining weeds, parasitic weeds, weed harboured disease, and toxic residues of weeds in soil -- 5. Weeds thwart transportation for sugar factories, mar environments of farmsteads and clog irrigation waterways -- Chapter 4. Classification and mode of action of herbicides used in sugarcane agriculture -- 1. Herbicides in use for sugarcane cultivation -- 2. The entry, movement, and fate of foliar-applied herbicides within plants -- 3. Fate of herbicides in the soil -- 4. Selectivity of herbicides -- 5. The nature of surfactants -- 6. Synergistic activity and use of a mixture of herbicides -- Chapter 5. The tolerance of sugarcane plants to herbicides -- 1. Differential tolerance to herbicides in sugarcane varieties -- 2. Varietal tolerance of sugarcane to pre-emergence diuron and atrazine -- 3. Rooting characteristics and varietal tolerance of sugarcane to diuron -- 4. Tolerance to herbicides of sugarcane from different types of propagation. , 5. The effects of diuron on growth and transpiration of cane varieties -- 6. Summary of sugarcane tolerance to herbicides -- Chapter 6. The field evaluation of soil-applied herbicides -- 1. The control of annual seed-germinated weeds with soil-applied herbicides -- 2. Alternation of herbicides for maintaining balanced weed populations in cane fields -- 3. Screening herbicides for alternation in annual field evaluations -- 4. Regional tests of new products in mixture with sodium salt of 2,4-D -- 5. Comparison between the sodium and dimethyl amine salts of 2,4-D -- 6. Succession of gramineous weeds and screening new products for effective control -- 7. Demonstration and registration of new products for commercial usage -- 8. Statistical determination of tolerance to herbicides for a large number of cane varieties -- Chapter 7. The control of established weeds with foliage-applied herbicides -- 1. Control of emerged broadleaf weeds and cyperus species with 2,4-D -- 2. Danger of indiscriminate use of 2,4-D -- 3. Reinforced paraquat for control of established weeds -- 4. Post-emergence and pre-planting treatments with foliage-applied herbicides for control of weeds on saline soils -- 5. Total control of weeds with herbicides in non-cropped areas -- Chapter 8. Chemical weed control for intercropping and rotational cropping of sugarcane -- 1. Tests for techniques of applying herbicides and examination of inter-relations in intercropping -- 2. Weed control in intercropping through selective dosages of a common herbicide for sugarcane -- 3. Addition of soil conservation agent to herbicide sprays for improving intercrop susceptibility -- 4. Use of common herbicides in one blanket pre-emergence application for intercropping -- 5. Test of selectivity of herbicides to major intercrops. , 6. Residual effects of herbicides applied for sugarcane on annual crops in rotation -- Chapter 9. The chemical control of monopolizing single species of perennial weeds -- 1. Chemical eradication of torpedo grass in cane Fields -- 2. Chemical control of Bermuda grass -- 3. Chemical control of the yellow and purple nutsedges -- 4. Chemical control of cogongrass -- 5. Chemical control of Johnson grass -- 6. Use of surfactants to enhance herbicidal activity of dalapon -- Chapter 10. Physical methods of controlling weeds in sugarcane -- 1. Cultivation -- 2. Flooding -- 3. Mulching -- 4. Competition -- 5. Biological control -- 6. Ecological control -- Chapter 11. Weed control research and practices in other cane-producing countries -- 1. HawaII -- 2. Puerto Rico -- 3. Louisiana -- 4. Mexico -- 5. Mauritius -- 6. Florida -- 7. British Guiana -- 8. Australia and South Africa -- 9. India, Java and The Philippines -- 10. Trinidad -- Chapter 12. Application techniques and equipment -- 1. Preparation for dosage of herbicides in application -- 2. Precautions and safety in and after application -- 3. Spraying equipment -- Appendix I -- Appendix II -- References -- Author index -- Subject index.