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Blackwell’s News Approval Book Profiling Our Approval Profilers classify, evaluate and describe from a book-in-hand edit process over 400 new titles a week from a core imprint list of over 400 English language publishers. Our coverage of subject, readership level and book type is extensive, ranging from archaeology to zoology, fiction to professional and general to research.

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cabi publishing

Encyclopedia of Medical and Veterinary Entomology Richard C Russell, Domenico Otranto and Richard Wall coming soon

The latest information on insect distribution and disease spread, in an accessible A-Z encyclopedic format with line drawings and colour images.

Focuses on integrating the control of arthropods and the diseases they cause or transmit.

CABI Publishing , April 2013 HB 9781780640372

£125.00

cambridge scholars publishing

The Language of Architecture and Civil Engineering Ana Mª Roldán Riejos, Joaquín Santiago López and Paloma Úbeda Mansilla

Written in a rigorous yet accessible style, this book fills a long-existing gap in the market. Not only does it provide in-depth understanding of the language of architecture and civil engineering, but its compilation and updating of all technical terms needed by students, architects and engineers is enormously welcome.

Cambridge Scholars Publishing, September 2011 HB 9781443831673

£34.99 eBook options available.

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cold spring harbor laboratory press

The Dawn of Human Genetics V.V. Babkov

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Genome Science A Practical and Conceptual Introduction to Molecular Genetic Analysis in Eukaryotes David Micklos, Bruce Nash and Uwe Hilgert

Mammalian Development Networks, Switches, and Morphogenetic Processes Edited by Patrick P.L. Tam, W. James Nelson and Janet Rossant coming soon

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In the 1920s, the groundwork was laid for a uniquely Russian approach to medical genetics and the foundation of the world’s leading center for the study of the genetic basis of many diseases and human genetics in general. The immense success of the movement is brought to life in V.V. Babkov’s ‘The Dawn of Human Genetics’, as is its dramatic and violent end, which resulted in the “liquidation” of many of

the country’s finest biologists, as well as a major setback to the development of world science.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, March 2013 HB 9781936113705

£44.00

‘Genome Science’ is a textbook and laboratory manual for advanced secondary and post-secondary education.

It combines approachable narrative with extensively tested laboratory exercises that illustrate key concepts of genome biology in humans, invertebrates, and plants. The book is complete with advice for instructors, laboratory planning guidelines, recipes for solutions, and answers to student questions.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, December 2012

During development, a single fertilized egg divides and differentiates to produce around 50 trillion cells. This must be tightly controlled so that cells of the right type are produced at the right time in the right numbers. This book describes how our genes control the process, explaining the principles of embryogenesis, the roles of stem cells and genetic programs, and the morphological changes that take place.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, June 2013

HB 9780879698591

£38.00

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cold spring harbor laboratory press

Next-Generation DNA Sequencing Informatics

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology has revolutionized biomedical research, making complete genome sequencing an affordable and frequently used tool for a wide variety of research applications. This is the first book of its kind to address the informatics needs of scientists who wish to take advantage of the explosion of research opportunities offered by new DNA sequencing technologies.

Edited by Stuart M. Brown

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, January 2013 HB 9781936113873

£41.00

ICE PUblishing

Construction Materials

This title covers the key materials used in construction, detailing their properties and application in a civil and structural engineering context.

Information is supported by case studies and project examples, developing initial concepts through to practical engineering implications.

An Introduction for Engineers M. Mulheron

coming soon

Environmental Geotechnics 2nd ed.

Robert W. Sarsby

coming soon

Provides engineers with an overview of the key aspects of the environmental interface with the construction industry and discusses a variety of geotechnical topics including some basic theoretical background knowledge, investigation methods and common geotechnical problems.

ICE Publishing , April 2013 PB 9780727757418

£30.00

ICE Publishing , June 2013 HB 9780727741875

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Flood Risk Planning, Design and Management of Flood Defence Infrastructure Edited by Paul Sayers

ICE Manual of Project Management Edited by ICE

The definitive practical handbook on design and maintenance of flood defences. This book provides a coherent and focused reference for best practice for engineers working in the areas of flood risk and drainage and includes real life case studies and contributions from experts in the field.

Offering clear and accessible guidance on how practitioners can apply the key principles and standards in practice, this title provides a thorough introduction to the key processes involved in civil projects.

ICE Publishing , July 2012 HB 9780727741561

£75.00

ICE Publishing , May 2013 HB 9780727757111

£150.00

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ICE Manual of Structural Design Buildings Edited by John Bull

Intelligent Buildings Design, Management and Operation 2nd ed.

Edited by Derek Clements-Croome

Structural Design An Introduction to the Art and Science of Designing Structures J. Haynes and L. Weekes

The essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The manual takes a project oriented approach, covering key issues that design professionals face at the outset of a project, before going on to cover the core issues of concept design and the detailed design of structural components.

This unique book correlates the latest knowledge about the design, management, technology and sustainability of intelligent buildings with the cultural developments affecting the way people live and work. A valuable text for students in architecture, engineering and built environment courses, as well as professionals in building procurement, design and management.

This book provides an introduction to structural design for civil engineering students on undergraduate courses.

‘Structural Design’ is a simple and clear text, presenting the core material using the author’s extensive experience.

ICE Publishing , October 2012 HB 9780727741448

£130.00

ICE Publishing, July 2013 PB 9780727757340

£40.00

ICE Publishing , April 2013 PB 9780727757432

£30.00

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john wiley & sons

Encyclopedia of Environmetrics 2nd ed.

6 volume set Edited by Abdel H. El-Shaarawi and Walter W. Piegorsch

Expanded to reflect developments in Environmetrics techniques and applications during the past decade, this edition provides increased breadth and depth of coverage in key application areas, 60% new and revised articles, and a greater emphasis on practitioner oriented content.

John Wiley & Sons, December 2012 HB 9780470973882

£1,280.00 Online ISBN 9780470057339

rsc publishing

Advanced Clean Coal Technologies Behdad Moghtaderi and Terry Wall

coming soon

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The book addresses a cutting edge area of research and development with significant potentials in reducing GHG emissions and, thereby, global warming - themes currently on everyone’s minds from politicians to environmentalist and ordinary people. The only reference source to give a consolidated picture of these technologies in a consistent manner providing readers a fundamental appreciation of fuel

technology, power generation, and environmental as well as economic implications.

RSC Publishing, March 2013 HB 9781849730969

£114.95 RSC Energy and Environment Series

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Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites Dimitrios Tasis

coming soon

Nanoscience Volume 1: Nanostructures through Chemistry Edited by: P. O’Brien

The purpose of this book is to summarize the basic chemical aspects for obtaining multifunctional carbon nanotube-based polymer composites, but also to highlight some of the most remarkable advances that occurred in the field during the recent years.

RSC is pleased to announce the launch of a new Specialist Periodical Report: Nanoscience. This volume will present critical and comphrehensive reviews examining the latest research and developments in nanoscience in accessible articles. Quantum dot synthesis, soft lithography and graphene will feature in the debut volume, along with perspectives on research in China and India.

RSC Publishing, March 2013 HB 9781849735681

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Encyclopedia of Tribology Editors-in-Chief: Q. Jane Wang and Yip-Wah Chung

Handbook of Satellite Applications Edited by Joseph Pelton, Scott Madry and Sergio Camacho-Lara

Sustainable Built Environments Edited by Vivian Loftness and Dagmar Haase

Tribology – the study of friction, wear and lubrication – impacts almost every aspect of our daily lives. ‘The Encyclopedia of Tribology’ is an authoritative and comprehensive reference covering all major aspects of the science and engineering of tribology that would be relevant to researchers across all engineering industries and related scientific disciplines.

Top space experts from around the world have collaborated to produce this comprehensive, authoritative, and clearly illustrated reference guide to the fast growing, multi-billion dollar field of satellite applications and space communications. Covers system technologies plus market dynamics, technical standards and regulatory constraints.

Gathering 30 peer-reviewed entries from the ‘Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology’, ‘Sustainable Built Environments’ provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of these issues and other aspects of sustainable building and landscape design.

Springer, January 2013 HB 9780387928968

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Springer, November 2012 HB 9781441976703

£449.50 eBook options available.

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Springer, November 2012 HB 9781461458272

£269.50

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Aerospace Materials Handbook Edited by Sam Zhang and Dongliang Zhao

This reference discusses the development and applications of lightweight materials, particularly super alloys and related composites capable of withstanding aeronautical and aerospace conditions.

Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, December 2012 HB 9781439873298

£127.00 eBook options available.

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Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

Aging Power Delivery Infrastructures 2nd ed.

H. Lee Willis and Randall R. Schrieber

science & engineering

This title looks at the basics of equipment aging and its system and business impacts on utilities. It covers various maintenance, service and retrofit methods available to mitigate age-related deterioration of equipment.

Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, January 2013 HB 9781439804032

£127.00

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The Basics of Oil Spill Cleanup 3rd ed.

Merv Fingas

Building Services Handbook 7th ed.

Fred Hall and Roger Greeno

coming soon

Construction Materials Reference Book 2nd ed.

Reflecting the rapid progress in cleanup technology this new edition covers current cleanup techniques, how oil spills are measured and detected, and the properties of the oil and its longterm fate in the environment. It also deals with why, how often, and where oil spills occur as well as the chemical composition and physical properties of various oil types.

This new edition has been reviewed and updated in relation to the latest building regulations, new technology and legislation including more design calculations. In addition, topics such as alternative sources of natural energy, solar, ground source, heat pump, renewable energy sources, geothermal methods and wind power are now covered.

The definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project.

Edited by D.K. Doran and R. Cather

Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, January 2013 HB 9781439862469

£82.00 eBook options available.

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Taylor & Francis / Routledge, April 2013 PB 9780415631402

£29.99

Taylor & Francis / Routledge, May 2013 HB 9780750663762

£95.00

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Fundamental Building Technology 2nd ed.

Introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to building by following the construction of a low -rise house.

Andrew J. Charlett and Craig Maybery-Thomas

Taylor & Francis / Routledge, January 2013 HB 9780415692588

£100.00 PB 9780415692595

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Handbook of Environmental Fluid Dynamics 2 volume set Edited by H.J.S. Fernando

Handbook of Silicon Photonics Edited by Laurent Vivien and Lorenzo Pavesi

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Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers 3rd ed. coming soon

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The rapidly growing area of environmental fluid dynamics focuses on the interactions of human activities, environment, and fluid motion. A landmark for the field, this two-volume handbook presents the basic principles, fundamental flow processes, modelling techniques, and measurement methods used in the study of environmental motions.

This book describes silicon photonics from the basics to integrated systems and applications. It covers a broad spectrum from theory to applications, emphasizing passive and active photonic devices, fabrication, integration and the convergence with CMOS technology. The book includes contributions from other leading players to provide the first handbook on the subject.

New third edition of the bestselling manual from the German Solar Energy Society (DGS), showing the essential steps to plan and install a solar photovoltaic system. With a global focus it has updated to include sections on new technology and concepts, new legislation and the current PV market.

Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, February 2013 HB 9781466556034

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Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, May 2013 HB 9781439836101

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Series in Optics and Optoelectronics

Taylor & Francis / Routledge, May 2013 PB 9781849713436

£120.00

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Sustainable Retrofit and Facilities Management Paul Appleby

The Tall Buildings Reference Book Edited by Dave Parker and Antony Wood coming soon

Illustrated throughout with case studies and examples of best practice, this is a must -have handbook for engineers, architects, developers, contractors and facility managers.

Addresses all the issues of building tall, from the procurement stage through the design and construction process to new technologies and the building’s contribution to the urban habitat. A case study section highlights the latest, the most innovative, the greenest and the most inspirational tall buildings being constructed today.

Taylor & Francis / Routledge, February 2013 HB 9780415531092

£49.99

Taylor & Francis / Routledge, May 2013 HB 9780415780414

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wit press

Fundamentals of Road Design W. Kuhn

Fundamentals of Road Design’ fills a gap in the existing literature, as there is currently no text that addresses the fundamental geometric concepts of urban and rural road design. Traffic behaviour has changed significantly over the last two decades warranting newer methods for road design. Yet unlike the advances made in building, ship and aircraft design, road design is still carried out much as it was more

than fifty years ago.

WIT Press, February 2013 HB 9781845640972

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woodhead publishing

Eco-Efficient Concrete Edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal et al

Implantable Sensor Systems for Medical Applications Edited by Andreas Inmann and Diana Hodgins

Robotics and Automation in the Food Industry

This book provides an essential guide to the characteristics and environmental performance of key concrete types, considering LCA, supplementary cementitious materials, non-reactive wastes and the future of alternative binders and the use of nano and biotechnology in concrete production.

Presents an extensive overview of the core technologies, key challenges and main issues related to the development and use of implantable sensor systems in a diverse range of medical applications.

Edited by Darwin G. Caldwell

Provides a comprehensive overview of key technologies and their applications in different industry sectors. Automatic process control, sensors, wireless applications and robotics are discussed.

Reviews robotics and automation in particular operations and industry sectors and automatic control, sorting, processing and packaging of a variety of food types.

Handbook of Mechanical Stability in Engineering

Anatoly V Perelmuter and Vladimir Slivker

Vol. 1: General Theorems and Individual Members of Mechanical Systems. Vol. 2: Stability of Elastically Deformable Mechanical Systems. Vol. 3: More Challenges in Stability Theories and Codification Problems

A book covering mathematical statements and solutions for problems of structural stability. Links the solutions to the design practice. Useful for research engineers and developers of CAD/CAE software; practical engineers and university departments where civil and mechanical engineering is taught.

Current and Future Technologies

Woodhead Publishing, February 2013 HB 9780857094247

£180.00 Woodhead Publishing in Materials

Woodhead Publishing, January 2013 HB 9781845699871

£165.00 Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials

Woodhead Publishing, December 2012 HB 9781845698010

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