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BLACKWELL RECOMMENDS

JUNE 2009

this month’s issue

Essential Titles in Engineering Forthcoming and new titles inside Choice recommended and award winning titles Print and electronic title availability

Blackwell News blackwell Collection Manager Blackwell is proud to announce the release of the new Collection Manager. We released the initial version to the Western Australian Group of University Librarians consortium in April. Through April and June we have also implemented this version of the new interface with many of our firm order customers in North America. In July, we will begin to migrate Blackwell approval programme libraries. The release schedule is staggered so we can carefully monitor the transfer of data for each customer, provide adequate training, and ensure that each of our customers finds the transition easy and the new application useful.

The new Collection Manager employs the power of the Endeca search management application

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operating in concert with our new database architecture. This architecture groups various formats and editions of titles into work families simplifying selection and acquisition workflow for libraries.

The interface brings the latest search technology to our extensive database providing a fast, easy, and effective tool for managing digital and print collections.

For more information about the new Collection Manager, or scheduling your migration, please contact your Blackwell Regional Sales Manager.

BLACKWELL DIGITAL SERVICES It is clear (and gratifying) that our library customers see e-books as just another format, subject to the same workflow benefits you derive from using Blackwell to supply your print

The Scramjet Engine Processes and Characteristics Corin Segal

The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary 2nd ed.

Edited by Bill Gunston

forthcoming

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books. With the imminent release of the newest version of Collection Manager, you’ll be delighted at how useful it is as a tool to identify and order e-books. Faceted searching will allow you to easily place orders and the ‘Personal Profiler’ will allow you to create your own alert-service parameters to stay on top of new e-books of interest.

Behind all this are our very productive partnerships with ebrary and EBL, whose e-book collections are growing at a rapid rate. At last count, ebrary now hosts more than 100,000 e-books, and EBL over 115,000. The ebrary platform now allows the export of citation information to RefWorks or EndNote. Working with these aggregators (and we hope more in the future), Blackwell can provide you cost-effective approaches to identifying, ordering, and collecting e-books.

The renewed interest in high-speed propulsion has led to increased activity in the development of the supersonic combustion ramjet engine for hypersonic flight applications. Corin Segal, a leading researcher, describes the processes and characteristics of the scramjet engine in a unified manner, reviewing both the theoretical and experimental research.

Cambridge University Press, June 2009

Scholarly and accessible and essential for readers of technical literature on flight and the aerospace industry. This new edition has been remarkably expanded with the inclusion of more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms, making it the most modern and comprehensive reference of its type.

Cambridge University Press, August 2009

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£70.00 Cambridge Aerospace Series

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£65.00 EBL eBook ISBN 9780511337239

$75.00 Cambridge Aerospace Series

JUNE 2009

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Handbook of Hybrid Systems Control Theory, Tools, Applications Edited by Jan Lunze and Francoise Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue

Setting out core theory and reviewing new methods, theoretical problems and applications, this handbook shows how hybrid systems can be modelled and understood. 60 expert authors involved in recent developments and industrial applications provide practical insights.

Cambridge University Press, September 2009

Recognize market opportunities, master the design process, and develop business acumen with this ‘how-to’ guide to medical technology innovation. Outlining a systematic, proven approach for innovation – identify, invent, implement – and integrating medical, engineering, and business challenges with real-world case studies.

Cambridge University Press, October 2009

An all-inclusive treatment of highspeed electronic and optoelectronic devices, emphasizing circuit applications and advanced device design solutions.

Cambridge University Press, October 2009

Shape memory alloy (SMA) thin film materials and their microactuators are critical to modern device technology. Written by leading experts, this book provides a complete introduction to SMA thin film science.

Covering properties, preparation, characterization, and applications in MEMS and biological devices.

Cambridge University Press, September 2009

This is a rigorous new edition of the most widely used and recognized book on antennas over the past 40 years. Lead by John L. Volakis, renown antenna guru, more than 50 of the world’s leading experts in the field are updating this tome to ensure it remains the most authoritative antenna sourcebook on the market for the next decade.

McGraw-Hill Companies, June 2009

This book, designed for working electricians, electrical engineers, and students, takes the fundamentals of low-voltage system behavior and maps that theory to a series of practical safety steps that can be taken in working with these systems. Current IEEE and IEC standards are referenced throughout.

McGraw-Hill Companies, June 2009

Covering analysis and design of structural members and known for its hallmark clarity and accuracy, this text develops student understanding along with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nelson Engineering / Cengage Learning, August 2008

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forthcoming

Biodesign The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies Stefanos Zenios et al forthcoming

Semiconductor Devices for High-Speed Optoelectronics Giovanni Ghione

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forthcoming

Thin Film Shape Memory Alloys Fundamentals and Device Applications Edited by Shuichi Miyazaki, Yong Qing Fu and Wei Min Huang

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£85.00

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Antenna Engineering Handbook 4th ed.

Edited by John L. Volakis

Electrical Safety of Low-Voltage Systems Massimo Mitolo

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£99.99 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780071511162

$175.00

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£64.99

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Mechanics of Materials SI Edition 7th ed.

James Gere & Barry Goodno

Engineering

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£44.99

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Traffic & Highway Engineering SI Edition 4th ed.

Nicolas Garber and Lester Hoel

Essentials of Materials Science & Engineering SI Edition 2nd ed.

An insight into all facets of traffic and highway engineering, using worked problems, diagrams, and realistic examples to demonstrate how the material is applied.

Nelson Engineering / Cengage Learning, May 2009

Teaches the concepts of atomic structure and materials behaviours and links them to the “materials” issues that students will have to deal with in industry.

Nelson Engineering / Cengage Learning, March 2009

A first level text that teaches how to program using MATLAB® as a technical programming language as well as teaching students the basics of computer programming.

Nelson Engineering / Cengage Learning, December 2008

New edition of the most complete and up-to-date reference on the latest standards and technologies in LTE, the next stage in the development to provide mobile broadband.

Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780080923192

Academic Press / Elsevier Science Publishers, August 2008

$179.93

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Donald R. Askeland & Pradeep Fulay

Essentials of MATLAB® Programming International Student Edition 2nd ed.

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Stephen Chapman

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3G Evolution HSPA and LTE for Mobile Broadband 2nd ed.

Erik Dahlman; Stefan Parkvall and Johan Sköld; Per Beming

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£69.99 SAE and the Evolved Packet Core Driving the Mobile Broadband Revolution

The Sparse Way 3rd ed.

Stéphane Mallat

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$179.93

Gives a clear, concise,complete and authoritative introduction to System Architecture Evolution (SAE), the core network for LTE.

Academic Press / Elsevier Science Publishers, August 2009

A new edition of a classic book covering all the major concepts, techniques, and applications of sparse representation, reflecting the key role the subject plays in today’s signal processing.

Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780080922027

Magnus Olsson et al

A Wavelet Tour of Signal Processing

$119.95

Academic Press / Elsevier Science Publishers, December 2008 HB 9780123743701

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£64.99

$99.00 Echo eBook ISBN Multi-User Access 9780080922027

$148.50 EBL eBook ISBN 9780080922027

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£49.99 Pattern Recognition 4th ed.

Sergios Theodoridis; Konstantinos Koutroumbas

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Considers classical and current theory and practice of supervised, unsupervised and semi-supervised pattern recognition, to build a complete background for professionals and students of engineering.

Academic Press / Elsevier Science Publishers, October 2008 HB 9781597492720

£49.99

JUNE 2009

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The Essential Guide to Image Processing Alan Bovik

The Essential Guide to Video Processing Alan Bovik

Purification of Laboratory Chemicals 6th ed.

W. L. F. Armarego and Christina Chai

What Went Wrong Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided 5th ed. forthcoming

A complete introduction to image processing including full coverage of key applications: image watermarking, fingerprint recognition, face and iris recognition, and medical imaging.

Academic Press / Elsevier Science Publishers, June 2009

A complete introduction to video processing including full coverage of key applications: wireless video, video networks, video indexing and retrieval and use of video in speech processing.

Academic Press / Elsevier Science Publishers, June 2009

Keeps engineers, scientists, chemists, biochemists and students up-to-date with the purification of chemical reagents, the processes for their purification and the safe handling of chemicals and processes.

Butterworth-Heinemann / Elsevier Science, June 2009

The new edition of the book that revolutionised the way industry views safety extends the wisdom, innovations and strategies of previous editions.

Butterworth-Heinemann / Elsevier Science, August 2009

The only book covering the theory and practical applications of atomic force microscopy in process engineering for practicing engineers and researchers.

Butterworth-Heinemann / Elsevier Science, July 2009

Written by an Autodesk Simulation expert, this is the only book on Inventor Simulation, a cornerstone of Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping.

Butterworth-Heinemann / Elsevier Science, May 2009

How and when to use Standard Penetration Tests, Cone Penetration Tests, Vane Test, Pressuremeter Tests, and Dilatometer Tests. The tests are illustrated with nearly 200 figures and photographs, as well as real examples from companies including A.P. van den Berg and Fugro ltd.

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PB 9781856175678

£71.00

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Trevor Kletz

Atomic Force Microscopy in Process Engineering An Introduction to AFM for Improved Processes and Products

HB 9781856175173

£79.95

Richard Bowen and Nidal Hilal

Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2010 A Step-by-Step Guide to Engineering Design Solutions

PB 9781856176941

£54.99

Wasim Younis

In Situ Testing in Geomechanics The Main Tests Fernando Schnaid

Taylor & Francis, December 2008

£80.00 PB 9780415433860

£29.99 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780203931332

$160.00 EBL eBook ISBN 9780203931332

$160.00

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Durability Design of Concrete Structures in Severe Environments Odd E. Gjørv

This internationally relevant book takes an engineering design approach to tackle the perennial problem of chloride-induced corrosion and deterioration. Beginning with a historical review, this is the essential, up-to-date guide for engineers in the marine construction field.

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£70.00 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780203931417

$140.00 EBL eBook ISBN 9780203931417

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Taylor & Francis, January 2009

Cement-Based Composites Materials, Mechanical Properties, and Performance 2nd ed.

Andrzej M. Brandt

Design of Structural Elements Concrete, Steelwork, Masonry and Timber Designs to British Standards and Eurocodes 3rd ed.

Chanakya Arya

By viewing concrete as an advanced composite material, and considering the properties and behaviour of cement-based materials from this stance, this new edition deals particularly, but not exclusively, with newer forms of cement-based materials and takes a critical approach to the subject as well as presenting up-to-date knowledge.

Routledge / Taylor & Francis, January 2009

This concise single volume introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber, masonry and composites gives up to date design principles and guidance are given in line with both British Standards and Eurocodes.

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Spon Press / Taylor & Francis, April 2009

$135.00

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£100.00 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780203889039

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£75.00 PB 9780415467209

£29.99 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780203926505 EBL eBook ISBN 9780203926505

$135.00 Structural Analysis A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach 6th ed.

Amin Ghali, Adam Neville, and Tom G. Brown

This comprehensive textbook combines classical and matrix-based methods of structural analysis and develops them concurrently. New worked examples and problems have been added. A companion website contains computer programs as optional aids for study and practice.

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£100.00 PB 9780415774338

£39.99

Spon Press / Taylor & Francis, February 2009

Structural Renovation in Concrete Zongjin Li, Christopher Leung, and Yunping Xi

Foundations of Engineering Geology 3rd ed.

Tony Waltham

This book examines the various problems caused by non-uniform deformation changes, poor durability, and natural and human disasters such as earthquakes and fire. Attention is given to the causes and mechanisms of the deterioration.

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$110.00

Now in full colour, the third edition of this well established textbook provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers.

Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a mix of text and diagrams.

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Spon Press / Taylor & Francis, April 2009

Handbook Road Technology 4th ed.

Maxwell G. Lay

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This well-established reference work covers all aspects of the technology of roads and road transport internationally from financing, planning, design, construction, operation and management of roads to driver behaviour, traffic flow, lighting and maintenance; and the cost, economics, transport implications and environmental impact of road use.

£55.00 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780203931363

$110.00 EBL eBook ISBN 9780203931363

£75.00 PB 9780415469609

£17.99 Echo eBook ISBN Single User Access 9780203894538

$135.00 EBL eBook ISBN 9780203894538

$135.00 Routledge / Taylor & Francis, May 2009 HB 9780415472654

£150.00

JUNE 2009

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Room Acoustics 5th ed.

Heinrich Kuttruff

Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers Theory, Design and Application Trevor J Cox and Peter D’Antonio

The standard work in the field, providing detailed analysis of the state of the art in room acoustics.

This edition includes a new list of symbols, and updated sections on the measurement of the impulse response, a discussion of distortions, sound propagation as a diffusive process and scattering by wall irregularities.

Routledge / Taylor & Francis, May 2009

This book decribes how to effectively measure, model, design and apply diffusers and absorbers. New developments in measurement, materials, theory and practice since the first edition in 2004 are included. The sections on absorbers are extended to include more about noise control.

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Routledge / Taylor & Francis January 2009

Indispensable Engineering textbooks to help students pass their course

Power System Analysis and Design, 4e Glover, Sarma & Overbye 9780495295969 • £49.99

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Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6e O’Neill 9780495082378 • £52.99

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, International Edition, 6e Das 9780495073161 • £51.99

Image Processing, Analysis and Machine Vision, 3e Sonka, Hlavac & Boyle 9780495244387 • £49.99

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