Reference : Dictionaries

By arranging frequently used characters under the phonetic element they have in common, rather than only under their radical, the dictionary encourages the student to link characters according to their phonetic. It helps to fix in the memory the link between a character and its sound and meaning. more...

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This third edition of A Dictionary of Virology offers an authoritative, concise, and up-to-date list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish. It has been completely revised since the 1997 edition to include 25% more entries, including many completely new viruses. The entries have been restructured so that all viruses are listed and classified in accordance with the standards set by the 7th Report of the ICTV. The extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the utility of this reference. more...

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Since the publication of the last edition there has been a flood of new legislation enhancing the rights of employees and imposing more duties and responsibilities on employers. This fourth edition has been comprehensively updated and provides practical guidance on new legislation and on selected and pertinent decisions by the tribunals and courts. more...

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A comprehensive but concise historical dictionary, which defines modern Europe through its important events and people. It offers accessible definitions of nearly 1000 separate items and is extensively cross-referenced. It provides associated links and connections while the appendices contain essential extra information. It is the perfect handy introduction to modern Europe for both the student and general reader. more...

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This volume comprises research papers contributed by expert authors in dynamics and control and is dedicated to Professor A.V.Balakrishnan, University of California. Professor Balakrishnan's research interests include laser beam distortion in atmospheric turbulence, control design for smart structures and flight systems applications of adaptive control. This volume is published in recognition of his significant contribution to these areas of research. The volume explores many new ideas, results and directions in the rapidly growing field of aviation and aerospace, encompassing a wide range of topics in rotorcraft dynamics, stabilization of unstable aircraft, spacecraft and satellite dynamics and control, missile auto-pilot and guidance design, hybrid systems dynamics and control, structural and acoustic modelling. The volume is a valuable source of reference for graduate students and scientific workers in universities and industry. more...

Price: $129.95