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CONTENTS Nanoscience & Technology ....................................3 Nanomaterials ........................................................9 MEMS & NEMS ....................................................13 Bionanotechnology ..............................................19 General..................................................................21 Page 3

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Nanoscience & Technology

Nanotechnology Ethical and Social Implications Edited by

Ahmed S. Khan DeVry University, Addison, Illinois, USA

“ … an interactive textbook, providing exercises at the end of each chapter, such as guided structural summaries, questions eliciting the student’s opinions, and case studies for research essays using the Internet and library resources."

—Carol Siri Johnson, Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine

Unique in its depth, breadth, and variety of viewpoints, Nanotechnology: Ethical and Social Implications stimulates, inspires, and builds awareness of nanotechnology’s impact. Spanning the immense range of disciplines at work in nanotechnology, the book explains how advances in science, and the convergence of multiple technologies, affect society at individual, community, national, and international levels.

It focuses on raising the awareness of nanotechnology stakeholders, which include undergraduate and graduate students; educators in sciences, engineering, business, and public policy; engineers; business and finance professionals; and policymakers. It also addresses the demands on the future workforce to learn new skill sets.

Using an interactive format—which includes case studies, scenarios, and web exercises—the book promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Content includes numerous tables, statistics, and figures to supplement and enhance the topics covered in each chapter. The result is a must-read for anyone seeking either a technical or nontechnical understanding of the societal impact of nanotechnology.

Abridged Contents: What’s Different, Ethically, About Nanotechnology?

The Beginning of Ethics: Confucius and Socrates Ethics: A Conservative Christian Perspective Nanotechnology: Ethical and Social Issues The Unanticipated Consequences of Technology Portraits in Carbon Nanotechnology: Environment and Ecology Our Biopolitical Future: Four Scenarios Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture The Future of Food Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Social Implications of Delayed Nanoscience Education Nanotechnology Education at Bilkent University Emulating Nanotechnology and Emerging Technologies in Education Predicting the Future Catalog no. K12727, May 2012, 365 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-5953-7, $83.95 / £51.99 Also available as eBook

Features: • Provides an introduction to nanotechnology and nanoscience • Clarifies the social and ethical ramifications of nanotechnology • Analyzes the impact of nanotechnology on medicine, healthcare, manufacturing, and more • Includes photos of nanoparticles, nanostructures, natural and manmade nanoproducts, and machinery used to study nanotechnology Instructor's manual and figure slides available with qualifying course adoption

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Nanoscience & Technology

Bestseller!

Nanotechnology Understanding Small Systems, Second Edition Ben Rogers and Jesse Adams NevadaNano, Sparks, USA

Sumita Pennathur University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

"An exciting feature is the 'back-of-the-envelope' examples, where the student is walked through 'quick and dirty' calculations to illustrate and understand (mathematically) the complex concepts discussed."

—N.M. Fahrenkopf, University at Albany, New York, USA, CHOICE

Cutting-edge applications—such as transistors using one electron at a time and nanometer-sized specks of gold that turn red and melt at 750°C instead of 1064°C—have made nanotechnology a hot topic, but the search for a true introductory resource usually comes up cold. An effective text must assume limited understanding of background material and not be overly focused on any particular area. Still, it must maintain scientific rigor and quality.

Fitting neatly between popular science books and highlevel treatises, Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems, Second Edition uses a systems-based approach, working from the ground up to deliver a detailed yet accessible introduction to one of the world’s fastest growing fields. Understandable to members of a variety of disciplines, this CHOICE outstanding academic book award winner provides a gateway into an exciting and rapidly evolving area of science.

Abridged Contents: Big Picture and Principles of the Small World Introduction to Miniaturization Introduction to Nanoscale Physics Nanomaterials Background: Matter Matters Bonding Atoms to Make Molecules and Solids Crystal Structures Structures Small Enough to Be Different (and Useful) Nanomechanics Background: The Universe Mechanism A High-Speed Review of Motion: Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, and Force Nanomechanical Oscillators: A Tale of Beams and Atoms Feeling Faint Forces Nanoelectronics Nanoscale Heat Transfer Nanophotonics

Features:

Nanoscale Fluid Mechanics

• Contains a comprehensive glossary that serves as a nanotech dictionary, helping students review concepts and book material as well as understand other more complex texts

Catalog no. K12225, July 2011, 421 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-4920-0, $109.95 / £69.99

• Includes suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter to give students a portal into deeper study of nanotech topics

Nanobiotechnology

Also available as eBook

• Provides real-world examples and illustrations, as well as hundreds of homework problems, including multiple choice, true-false, essay, and in-depth calculation Solutions manual and figure slides available with qualifying course adoption

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Nanoscience & Technology Bestseller!

Introduction to Nanoscience Gabor L. Hornyak NanoThread, Inc., Golden, Colorado, USA

Joydeep Dutta Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand

Harry F. Tibbals University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA

Anil K. Rao Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado, USA

" … exposes students to the complete scope of nanoscience, allowing them to bring their disciplinary knowledge to the table and to understand the science, language, and techniques used in allied fields."

—B. Ransom, Formerly of University of California, San Diego, USA

Tomorrow’s nanoscientist will have an interdisciplinary and nano-centric education, rather than, for example, a degree in chemistry with a specialization in nanoscience. For this to happen, the field needs a truly focused and dedicated textbook like Introduction to Nanoscience.

Abridged Contents: Perspectives Introduction Societal Implications of Nano Nanotools Characterization Methods Fabrication Methods Physics: Properties and Phenomena Materials, Structure, and the Nanosurface

This full-color masterwork first familiarizes students with the nanoscale, along with the societal impacts of nanoscience, and then presents an overview of characterization and fabrication methods. The authors systematically discuss the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of nanoscience, providing a complete picture of the challenges, opportunities, and inspirations posed by each facet.

Energy at the Nanoscale

This book is written to provide a companion volume to Fundamentals of Nanotechnology. The two companion volumes are also available as a set, bound together in the single volume, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

Supramolecular Chemistry

Features: • Presents a thorough and integrated introduction to the salient aspects of nanoscience with regard to the major underlying disciplines • Features vibrant, full-color illustrations, plus numerous examples and problems sets

The Material Continuum Nanothermodynamics Chemistry: Synthesis and Modification Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Chemical Interactions at the Nanoscale Chemical Synthesis and Modification of Nanomaterials Natural and Bionanoscience Natural Nanomaterials Biomolecular Nanoscience Catalog no. 48058, May 2008, 856 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4805-6, $104.95 / £65.99 Also available as eBook

• Divides each section into basic and advanced topics that flow together seamlessly • Serves as an ideal text for a first course in nanoscience for undergraduate or graduate students Solutions manual and online access to ancillary materials— including detailed lecture notes, review summaries, slides, exercises, and more—available with qualifying course adoption

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Nanoscience & Technology Bestseller!

Fundamentals of Nanotechnology Gabor L. Hornyak NanoThread, Inc., Golden, Colorado, USA

John J. Moore Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA

Harry F. Tibbals University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA

Joydeep Dutta Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand

“ … provides an accessible introduction to this highly interdisciplinary subject … . I highly recommend this textbook for an upper division college seminar course in nanotechnology.”

—Liang Tang writing in IEEE NANOTECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE

Abridged Contents: Perspectives Introduction Nanometrology: Standards and Nanomanufacturing Electromagnetic Engineering

Nanotechnology is no longer a subdiscipline of chemistry, engineering, or any other field. It represents the convergence of many fields, and therefore demands a new paradigm for teaching.

Nanoelectronics

A CHOICE outstanding academic title award winner, Fundamentals of Nanotechnology is a textbook for the next generation of nanotechnologists. It surveys the field’s broad landscape, exploring the physical basics, such as nanorheology, nanofluidics, and nanomechanics, as well as industrial concerns regarding manufacturing, reliability, and safety. The authors explore a vast range of nanomaterials and systematically outline devices and applications in various business sectors.

Mechanical Nanoengineering

This book is written to provide a companion volume to Introduction to Nanoscience. The two companion volumes are also available as a set, bound together in the single volume, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

Nanobiotechnology

Nano-optics Nanomagnetism Nanomechanics Nanostructure and Nanocomposite Thin Films Applications of Thin Films Chemical Nanoengineering Nanocatalysis Nanocomposites and Fibers Biological and Environmental Nanoengineering Biomimetics Medical Nanotechnology Environmental Nanotechnology Catalog no. 48031, December 2008, 786 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4803-2, $104.95 / £65.99

Features: • Presents a thorough and integrated introduction to the engineering and applications of nanotechnology with regard to the underlying business and societal aspects • Features vibrant, full-color illustrations, plus numerous examples and problems sets • Divides each section into basic and advanced topics that flow together seamlessly

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Save on the Set! Catalog no. 47795, December 2008, 1640 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4779-0, $164.95 / £106.00 Also available as eBook

• Serves as an ideal text for a first course in nanotechnology for undergraduate or graduate students Solutions manual and online access to ancillary materials— including detailed lecture notes, review summaries, slides, exercises, and more—available with qualifying course adoption

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Nanoscience & Technology New!

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems Second Edition Ramin S. Esfandiari and Bei Lu California State University, Long Beach, USA

The goal of the second edition is essentially the same as that of the first: to provide a thorough understanding of modeling and analysis techniques for dynamic systems. Written at the junior level, the book presents essential mathematical background information while utilizing MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Simscape™ to perform symbolic, graphical, numerical, and simulation tasks. It covers response analysis methods, vibrations and controls, and modeling applications. Each chapter includes review exercises and worked-out examples. A solutions manual and figure slides are available with qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K16666, March 2014, c. 576 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-7493-9, $139.95 / £89.00

Quantum Principles & Particles Walter M. Wilcox Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA

Inspired by the work of Nobel laureate Julian Schwinger, this book provides a clear, extensively illustrated introduction to quantum mechanics. It uses a combined approach of wave mechanics and spin analysis to explain the essential principles of particle physics. It includes process diagrams for visualizing the states and operators as well as for illustrating ways to compute amplitudes. Its problem sets build from the text to reinforce key concepts and aid in understanding. A solutions manual and figures slides are available with qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K11590, April 2012, 546 pp.

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Colloid and Surface Chemistry A Laboratory Guide for Exploration of the Nano World Seyda Bucak Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey

Deniz Rende Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

Computational Electronics Semiclassical and Quantum Device Modeling and Simulation Dragica Vasileska and Stephen M. Goodnick Arizona State University, Tempe, USA

Gerhard Klimeck Birck Nanotechnology Center, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Colloid and interface science has become a truly interdisciplinary subject, integrating chemistry, physics, and biology. This laboratory book assists students in understanding the basic foundations of colloid and interface science through experiments underlining the primary principles. Aimed at undergraduate students or graduate students without prior background in the field, the text discusses methods for the preparation of nanoparticles as well as everyday applications of colloid science. Fundamentals and laboratory techniques are learned via experiments as essential research tools and applications are seamlessly integrated with theory.

Starting with simple semiclassical approaches and ending with complex quantum-mechanical methods, this book describes essential techniques for analyzing transport in semiconductor devices. The first part of the book discusses numerical implementation, providing sample code and templates for sophisticated simulation software. The second part introduces the density gradient method, quantum hydrodynamics, and the concept of effective potentials used to account for quantum-mechanical space quantization effects in particle-based simulators. Numerous problems, references, and examples supply students with do-it-yourself information and resources for creating their own simulators.

Catalog no. K15257, December 2013, 278 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-5310-1, $39.95 / £25.99

Catalog no. 64835, June 2010, 782 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-6483-4, $135.95 / £87.00

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Nanoscience & Technology Introduction to Spintronics Supriyo Bandyopadhyay Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA

Marc Cahay University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

This practical, self-contained text builds knowledge vital for conducting independent research in spintronics. It explains the use of spin for encoding information in both classical and quantum systems, and how spin-orbit interaction forms the basis for spintronic field effect transistors and spinbased devices. It also discusses the advantages of spinbased devices over conventional electronic devices. Its coverage spans active, hybrid, monolithic, passive, and giant magnetoresistance effect-based spintronic devices. The final chapters introduce spin-based reversible logic gates, spintronic models of quantum computers, and advanced applications.

Catalog no. 3133, March 2008, 536 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-8493-3133-6, $104.95 / £67.99

Nanophotonics Devices, Circuits, and Systems Preecha Yupapin King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand

This book investigates the behavior of light (light pulse) within the micro- and nanoscale device (ring resonator).

It discusses the high demand for small-scale devices with light signal processing and describes the design and simulation of devices, circuits, and systems used for atom/molecule trapping and transportation, optical transistors, fast calculation (optical gates), nanoscale communication and networks, energy storage, and more. It contains an extensive collection of state-of-the-art nanophotonics studies useful to students and aspiring scientists seeking inspiration from the most fascinating discoveries in the field.

Catalog no. N10552, May 2013, 178 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4364-36-2, $69.95 / £44.99

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Nanocomputing

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Computational Physics for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Bionanophotonics An Introductory Textbook

James J Y Hsu

Osaka University, Japan

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, People’s Republic of China

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the computational physics for nanoscience and nanotechnology. Based on MATLAB® and the C++ distributed computing paradigm, the book gives instructive explanations of the underlying physics for mesoscopic systems with many listed programs that readily compute physical properties into nanoscales. It allows students to experience and quantitatively reproduce nanoscale phenomena explored by frontier research in physics, chemistry, and biology.

Many generated graphical pictures demonstrate not only the principles of physics, but also the methodology of computing.

Catalog no. N10392, March 2009, 384 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4241-26-7, $139.95 / £89.00

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Shuichi Kinoshita Structural colors in living beings are some of the most marvelous works of art that nature ever created. These colors originate from surprisingly sophisticated microstructures—the study of which gave rise to the field of bionanophotonics. This book emphasizes the physical basis for optical processes deeply connected to structural colors in living beings. It examines the biological and physiological aspects of a variety of animals and explains how they are seen by human vision. It also provides examples of recent technological advances stemming from nature.

Catalog no. N10581, July 2013, 400 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4364-71-3, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook

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Nanomaterials Biomaterials A Nano Approach Seeram Ramakrishna National University of Singapore

Murugan Ramalingam University of Strasbourg, France

T .S. Sampath Kumar Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Winston O. Soboyejo Princeton University, New Jersey, USA

There are several well-known books on the market that cover biomaterials in a general way, but none provide adequate focus on the future of and potential for actual uses of emerging nanontechnology in this burgeoning field.

Biomaterials: A Nano Approach is written from a multidisciplinary point of view that integrates aspects of materials science and engineering, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and biosciences. The book fills a glaring void in the literature by providing a comprehensive discussion of biomaterials and a scientifically plausible extrapolation of likely scenarios in which nanotechnology could play a significant role. The authors introduce and examine basic concepts, processing methodologies, and techniques involved in the preparation and characterization of nanobiomaterials that are specific to biomedical applications.

Spanning from the historical development of biomaterials to cutting-edge advances in the field, the text describes how basic concepts in nanotechnology are applied to the processing of novel nanobiomaterials, including nanostructured metals and alloys. With its illustrative examples and presentation of applications, this text offers a solid framework for understanding present and future trends of biomaterials in human healthcare systems. It is an ideal companion resource for students, researchers, and industrial scientists who specialize in biomaterials and nanobiomaterials.

Features: • Focuses on the application of nanobiomaterials as a key component in next-generation biomaterials • Covers a range of nanobiomaterials and their potential applications • Discusses materials used for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering and drug delivery • Describes the biological and environmental effects of nanomaterials • Presents case studies that demonstrate the vital role of nanobiomaterials • Includes exercises, illustrative examples, and useful tables Figure slides available with qualifying course adoption

Abridged Contents: Overview of Biomaterials Basics of Human Biology Degradation and Corrosion of Biomaterials Failure and Tribology of Biomaterials Nanoscale Phenomena Metallic Biomaterials Ceramic Biomaterials Polymeric Biomaterials Composite Biomaterials Nanobiomaterials for Tissue Engineering Glossary Exercises References Catalog no. 47817, June 2010, 372 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4781-3, $109.95 / £77.99 Also available as eBook

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Nanomaterials

Physical Properties of Materials Second Edition Mary Anne White Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

“ … conveys a tremendous amount of information and distills the physics and chemistry down to an intuitive level.”

—Timothy M. Swager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

“ … an excellent book to base an introductory materials course on, or to read for pleasure.”

—Martin Moskovits, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

“... a concise but in-depth insight into the physical aspects of materials science.”

—Times Higher Education

Designed for advanced undergraduate students, Physical Properties of Materials, Second Edition establishes the principles that control the optical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties of materials. Using an atomic and molecular approach, this introduction to materials science offers students a wide-ranging survey of the field and a basis to understand future materials. The author incorporates comments on applications of materials science, extensive references to the contemporary and classic literature, and problems at the end of each chapter. In addition, unique tutorials allow students to apply the principles to understand applications, such as photocopying, magnetic devices, fiber optics, and more.

Abridged Contents: Introduction to Materials Science Atomic and Molecular Origins of Color Color in Metals and Semiconductors Color from Interactions of Light Waves with Bulk Matter Other Optical Effects Heat Capacity, Heat Content, and Energy Storage Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Thermodynamic Aspects of Stability Surface and Interfacial Phenomena Other Phases of Matter Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials Mechanical Properties of Materials Appendices Index Catalog no. K12969, June 2011, 469 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-6651-1, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook

This fully revised and updated second edition presents a discussion of materials sustainability, a description of crystalline structures, and discussion of current and recent developments, including graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites, magnetocaloric effect, and spintronics. Along with a new capstone tutorial on the materials science of cymbals, this edition contains more than 60 new end-of-chapter problems, bringing the total to 300 problems.

Solutions manual and online access to ancillary materials— including video demonstrations, figure slides, additional problems, and more—available with qualifying course adoption

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Nanomaterials New!

Understanding Nanomaterials Malkiat S. Johal Pomona College, Claremont, California, USA

An introductory textbook offering insight into the fundamental principles governing the fabrication, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, Understanding Nanomaterials is a training tool for the future workforce in nanotech development.

Highlighting interdisciplinary theory and tools, the author limits mathematical rigor in the presentation of key results and proofs, leaving it to the instructor’s discretion to add advanced details or emphasize particular areas of interest.

This text discusses important processes such as selfassembly, patterning, and nanolithography, and includes real-world examples, application notes, endof-chapter problem sets, references, recommended reading, exercises for self-study, and a glossary of technical terminology. Figure slides are available with qualifying course adoption.

Abridged Contents: A Brief Introduction to Nanoscience Intermolecular Interactions Surface Chemistry and Tensiometry Quartz Crystal Microbalance Ellipsometry Surface Plasmon Resonance Dual Polarization Interferometry Imaging Nanostructures Supramolecular Machines Nanowires, Carbon Nanotubes, and Quantum Dots Langmuir-Blodgett Films Polyelectrolytes Model Phospholipid Bilayer Formation and Characterization Self-Assembled Monolayers DNA and Lipid Microarrays Catalog no. 73109, April 2011, 327 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-7310-2, $65.95 / £42.99 Also available as eBook

Materials and Process Selection for Engineering Design Third Edition Mahmoud M. Farag The American University in Cairo, Egypt

Since publication of the second edition, significant changes have occurred in materials and manufacturing. More emphasis is placed on manufacturing products and goods locally, nanostructured and smart materials appear more frequently in products, and more consideration is given to how products affect the environment. Additionally, there has been a change in how the subjects of materials and manufacturing themselves are taught. This third edition of a bestseller is comprehensively revised to not only reflect these changes but also to include more realworld case studies.

Catalog no. K16023, November 2013, 538 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6409-1 $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook

Finite Element Analysis of Composite Materials using Abaqus™ Ever J. Barbero West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

Developed from the author’s graduate-level course on advanced mechanics of composite materials, this text shows how powerful finite element tools address practical problems in the structural analysis of composites. Unlike other texts, this one takes the theory to a hands-on level by actually solving problems. It explains the concepts involved in the detailed analysis of composites, the mechanics needed to translate those concepts into a mathematical representation of the physical reality, and the solution of the resulting boundary value problems using the commercial finite element analysis software Abaqus™.

Catalog no. K15072, April 2013, 444 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-1661-8, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as eBook

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Nanomaterials Introduction to Polymer Science and Chemistry

Materials Characterization Techniques

A Problem-Solving Approach, Second Edition

Sam Zhang and Lin Li Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Manas Chanda

University of South Florida, Tampa, USA

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Packed with new examples, figures, and techniques, the second edition devotes entire chapters to living/controlled radical polymerization, polymer synthesis by “click” chemistry, and each of the primary types of polymerization reactions: condensation, free radical, ionic, coordination, and ring-opening. Containing 286 text-embedded solved problems and 277 end-ofchapter home-study problems (fully answered in a solutions manual available with qualifying course adoption), the book ensures a comprehensive understanding of polymer chemistry while emphasizing the reaction parameters important in controlling polymerization rates, degree of polymerization, and structural features.

Catalog no. K15289, January 2013, 770 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-5384-2, $129.95 / £82.00

Ashok Kumar

Emphasizing practical applications, this text presents the principles of widely used advanced surface and structural characterization techniques for quality assurance, contamination control, and process improvement. Covering a range of topics, including Auger electron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, gel electrophoresis chromatography, laser confocal scanning florescent microscopy, and UV spectroscopy, the book discusses the fundamentals of vacuum as well as x-ray diffraction principles and reviews the most popular and powerful analysis and quality control tools, explaining the appropriate uses and related technical requirements.

Catalog no. 42947, December 2008, 344 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-4294-8, $119.95 / £77.99

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Nanoscale Physics for Materials Science

Optical Properties of Nanostructures

Takaaki Tsurumi, Hiroyuki Hirayama, Martin Vacha, and Tomoyasu Taniyama

Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Exploring the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials at the nanoscale level, this text covers fundamental cross-disciplinary concepts in materials science. It describes the physical phenomena and changes that can be expected when macroscopically sized materials are reduced to the nanometer level.

The authors link physical phenomena with recent developments and present an overview of quantum mechanics and the band structure of solids.

References and problem sets are included at the end of each chapter. A solutions manual is available with qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K10051, December 2009, 287 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0059-1, $104.95 / £67.99

Ying Fu and Min Qiu

Introducing graduate students to the fast-developing field of nanoscience, this book discusses electrons and photons in and through nanostructures by the firstprinciples quantum mechanical theories and fundamental concepts (a unified coverage of nanostructured electronic and optical components) behind nanoelectronics and optoelectronics, the material basis, and physical phenomena. It addresses the optimization of existing devices as well as the design and development of new systems for specific applications, fostering further research and the cross-disciplinary interaction needed to surmount the barriers facing future generations of technology designers.

Catalog no. N10428, August 2011, 312 pp.

SBN: 978-981-4303-26-2, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook

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MEMS & NEMS

BioMEMS Science and Engineering Perspectives Simona Badilescu and Muthukumaran Packirisamy Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Because BioMEMS research and development require the input of experts who use different technical languages and come from varying disciplines and backgrounds, scientists and students can avoid potential difficulties in communication and understanding if they possess a skill set that enables them to work at the interface of engineering and biosciences.

Keeping this duality in mind, BioMEMS: Science and Engineering Perspectives supports and expedites the multidisciplinary learning involved in the development of biomicrosystems. Divided into nine chapters, it starts with a balanced introduction of biological, engineering, application, and commercialization aspects of the field. With a focus on molecules of biological interest, the book explores the building blocks of cells and viruses, as well as molecules that form the self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), linkers, and hydrogels used for making different surfaces biocompatible through functionalization.

Features: • Discusses materials and platforms used to develop biomicrosystems • Presents various biological entities and pathogens (in ascending order of complexity)

Abridged Contents: Substrate Materials Used in BioMEMS Devices Biomolecules and Complex Biological Entities: Structure and Properties Engineering of Bioactive Surfaces Plasma Treatment and Plasma-Mediated Surface Modification Surface Modifications Mediated by Self-Assembled Monolayers Langmuir-Blodgett and Layer-by-Layer Assembly Biosmart Hydrogels Immobilization and Detection of Biomolecules by Using Gold Nanoparticles Biomimetic Surface Engineering Attachment of Proteins to Surfaces Surface Modification of Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications Temperature-Responsive Intelligent Interfaces Methods of Study and Characterization of Surface-Modified Substrates Biosensing Fundamentals Fabrication of BioMEMS Devices

• Explains methods of manufacturing bioactive surfaces and devices

Introduction to Microfluidics

• Explores microfluidics modeling and experimentation

Microarrays Based on DNA

• Describes device-level implementation of BioMEMS concepts for modern applications

Protein Microarrays

• Includes references, review questions, and case studies, plus examples and problems in each chapter

Microreactors

Solutions manual available with qualifying course adoption

BioMEMS: Life Science Applications Polymerase Chain Reaction Cell and Tissue-Based Assays on a Chip Micro Total Analysis Systems ( TAS) and Lab-on-a-Chip Microcantilever BioMEMS Catalog no. K10877, April 2011, 368 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1699-8, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as eBook

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MEMS & NEMS Microfabrication and Nanotechnology, Third Edition

Bestseller!

Fundamentals of Microfabrication and Nanotechnology Third Edition, Three-Volume Set Marc J. Madou University of California, Irvine, USA

"… offers the widest and yet the most detailed coverage of all essential and fundamental aspects of microfabrication and nanotechnology."

—Suman Chakraborty, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

"… a 'classic' just like the one-volume predecessor… easy to read, and I found some concepts explained in ways I hadn’t heard before… Very ambitious, very informative, very good for teaching!"

—Jorg P. Kutter, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby

Now in its third edition, Fundamentals of Microfabrication and Nanotechnology continues to provide the most complete MEMS coverage available.

Thoroughly revised and updated, the new edition of this perennial bestseller has been expanded to three volumes, reflecting the substantial growth of this field.

It includes a wealth of theoretical and practical information on nanotechnology and NEMS, and offers background and comprehensive information on materials, processes, and manufacturing options.

The first volume offers a rigorous theoretical treatment of micro- and nanosciences, and includes sections on solid-state physics, quantum mechanics, crystallography, and fluidics. The second volume presents a very large set of manufacturing techniques for micro- and nanofabrication, and covers different forms of lithography, material removal processes, and additive technologies. The third volume focuses on manufacturing techniques and applications of bioMEMS and bio-NEMS.

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Features: • Explores rapid prototyping and a wide variety of novel nanomanufacturing approaches • Contains color illustrations, worked-out problems, and end-of-chapter exercises • Includes examples from recent literature and the author’s own work Solutions manual and PowerPoint slides available with qualifying course adoption

Abridged Contents: Historical Note: The Ascent of Silicon, MEMS, and NEMS Crystallography Quantum Mechanics and the Band Theory of Solids Silicon Single Crystal Is Still King Photonics Fluidics Electrochemical and Optical Analytical Techniques Lithography Pattern Transfer with Subtractive Techniques Pattern Transfer with Additive Techniques From Traditional Manufacturing to Nanotechnology Scaling Laws, Actuators, and Power and Brains in Miniature Devices Catalog no. 3180, August 2011, 1992 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-8493-3180-0, $273.00 / £174.00

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MEMS & NEMS Microfabrication and Nanotechnology, Third Edition Individual Volumes Available Separately Bestseller!

Solid-State Physics, Fluidics, and Analytical Techniques in Micro- and Nanotechnology Volume I Providing a clear understanding of the electronic, mechanical, and optical properties of solids relied on in integrated circuits (ICs), MEMS, and NEMS, this volume discusses crystallography, quantum mechanics, the band theory of solids, and the silicon single crystal. It concludes with coverage of photonics, the quantum hall effect, and superconductivity. Fully illustrated in color, the text offers end-of-chapter problems, worked examples, extensive references, and a comprehensive glossary of terms, along with a solutions manual and figure slides with qualifying course adoption.

Abridged Contents: Bravais Lattice, Unit Cells, and the Basis. Point and Space Groups. Miller Indices. X-Ray Analysis. Reciprocal Space, Fourier Space, and k-Space. Brillouin Zones. Diffraction and Image Resolution. Refraction and Reflectance. Light Polarization. Beyond Maxwell. Macroscale Laws for Fluid Flow. Breakdown of Continuum Theory in Fluidics.

Chemical Reactions in Microchambers. Electrowetting. Electrochemical and Optical Analytical Techniques...

Catalog no. 55119, June 2011, 656 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-5511-5, $109.95 / £69.99

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Manufacturing Techniques for Microfabrication and Nanotechnology Volume II This volume focuses on emerging trends in processes for fabricating MEMS and NEMS devices. The book reviews different forms of lithography, subtractive material removal processes, and additive technologies, detailing those that differ the most from the miniaturization processes used to fashion ICs. It explores gas and vapor phase dry etching processes, discusses thermal removing techniques where thermal energy melts and/or vaporizes material from the work piece, covers additive forming processes where materials are added selectively to a work-piece or a device under construction, and offers end-of-chapter problems, worked examples, extensive references, a comprehensive glossary of terms, and 625 color illustrations, along with a solutions manual and figure slides with qualifying course adoption.

Abridged Contents: Photolithography. Next-Generation Lithographies. Dry Etching. Wet Chemical Etching and Wet Bulk Micromachining. Thermal Energy-Based Removing. Mechanical Energy-Based Removing. Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition. Chemical, Photochemical, and Electrochemical Forming Techniques. Thermal Energy-Based Forming Techniques. Thermoforming. Micro-Molding Techniques...

Catalog no. 55194, June 2011, 670 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-5519-1, $109.95 / £69.99

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From MEMS to Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS Manufacturing Techniques and Applications, Volume III This volume details manufacturing techniques applicable to bionanotechnology. After reviewing MEMS techniques, materials, and modeling, the author covers nanofabrication, genetically engineered proteins, artificial cells, nanochemistry, and self-assembly. He also discusses scaling laws in MEMS and NEMS, actuators, fluidics, and power and brains in miniature devices. He concludes with coverage of various MEMS and NEMS applications. Fully illustrated in color, the text offers end-of-chapter problems, worked examples, extensive references, downloadable ancillaries, and a comprehensive glossary of terms.

Abridged Contents: Nonlithography-Based (Traditional) Manufacturing. Lithography-Based (Nontraditional) Manufacturing. Nature as an Engineering Guide. Biomimetics. Nanotechnology: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Manufacturing Approaches Packaging, Assembly, and Self-Assembly. Selected Materials and Processes for MEMS and NEMS. Metrology and MEMS/NEMS Modeling. Scaling Laws. Actuators. Power and Brains in Miniature Devices. Miniaturization Applications. MEMS and NEMS Applications. ...

Catalog no. 5516X, June 2011, 650 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-5516-0, $109.95 / £69.99 All available as eBooks

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MEMS & NEMS

Introduction to BioMEMS Albert Folch University of Washington, Seattle, USA

" … serves as an outstanding text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, as well as an excellent review for researchers who are new to the field."

—Dr. Fawwaz Habbal, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

"Ultimately, I believe Introduction to BioMEMS should be considered required reading for any student entering the field of BioMEMS. It can serve as the bible in the field."

—Tony Jun Huang, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA, Microscopy and Microanalysis

Abridged Contents: How Do We Make Small Things?

Micropatterning of Substrates and Cells Interaction between Surfaces and Biomolecules Surface Engineering Microscale Behavior of Fluids Fabrication of Microfluidic Channels Droplet Microfluidics Active Flow Control

Introduction to BioMEMS covers the whole breadth of this dynamic field, including classical microfabrication, microfluidics, tissue engineering, cell-based and non-cell-based devices, and implantable systems. It provides a vivid picture of how BioMEMS has grown by presenting historical perspectives, a timeline of seminal discoveries, and numerous state-of-the-art biomedical applications.

Micromixers

Avoiding the overwhelming details found in many engineering and physics texts, this classroom-tested book includes only the most essential formulas as well as over 400 figures in vibrant color. Important terms are highlighted in bold and defined in a glossary, plus downloadable PowerPoint® slides are available for instructors.

Biochemical Analysis Using Force Sensors

Features:

Stem Cell Engineering

• Presents in-depth coverage of the techniques of cell/protein micropatterning

Morphogenesis

• Gives a thorough presentation of microfluidics, including theory, designs, and historical perspective

Dental Implants

• Explains how BioMEMS technology can increase the biochemical and biophysical complexity of cell culture microenvironments • Discusses how BioMEMS devices can improve fluid handling and increase experimentation throughput

Molecular Biology on a Chip The Problem with Microfluidic Sample Separation Microfluidic Immunoassays Chips for Genomics and Proteomics Electrospray Mass Spectrometry Cell-Based Chips for Biotechnology BioMEMS for Cell Biology Tissue Microengineering Microscaffolding Micropatterned Cocultures

Implantable Microdevices Implantable Microelectrodes Delivery of Soluble Signals into the Body Microtools for Surgery Insect Research Catalog no. K10966, August 2012, 528 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1839-8, $93.95 / £59.99 Also available as eBook

• Contains problem sets, design challenges, key references, and many non-calculation based exercises Instructor's manual available with qualifying course adoption

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Biomedical Microsystems Ellis Meng University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

Poised to dramatically impact human health, biomedical microsystems (BioMEMS) technologies incorporate various aspects from materials science, biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, and engineering.

Reflecting the highly interdisciplinary nature of this area, Biomedical Microsystems covers the fundamentals of miniaturization, biomaterials, microfabrication, and nanotechnology, along with relevant applications.

Abridged Contents:

Written by an active researcher named one of Technology Review’s Young Innovators Under 35, the book begins with an introduction to the benefits of miniaturization. It then introduces materials, fabrication technology, and the necessary components of all BioMEMS. The author also covers fundamental principles and building blocks, including microfluidic concepts, lab-on-a-chip systems, and sensing and detection methods. The final chapters explore several important applications of BioMEMS, such as microdialysis, catheter-based sensors, MEMS implants, neural probes, and tissue engineering.

Lab-on-a-Chip or Micro Total Analysis Systems

For readers with a limited background in MEMS and BioMEMS, this book provides a practical introduction to the technology used to make these devices, the principles that govern their operation, and examples of their application. It offers a starting point for understanding advanced topics and encourages readers to begin to formulate their own ideas about the design of novel BioMEMS.

Microdialysis

Features: • Presents a rigorous, in-depth treatment of BioMEMS materials, methods, processes, and concepts • Describes research and commercialized BioMEMS devices as well as emerging applications

BioMEMS Materials Traditional MEMS and Microelectronic Materials Polymeric Materials for MEMS Biomaterials Microfabrication Methods and Processes Concepts in Microfluidics Microanalytical Systems in Chemistry and Biology Sensing and Detection Methods Sensor Characteristics Principles of Physical Sensing Biological and Chemical Detection Methods Applications to Cells, Nucleic Acids, and Proteins Clinical Monitoring Flow Cytometry Catheter-Based Sensors Endoscopy Point of Care MEMS Implants and Bioelectric Interfaces Microelectrodes and Neural Probes Drug Delivery Tissue Engineering Catalog no. 51229, September 2010, 408 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-5122-3, $104.95 / £65.99 Also available as eBook

• Includes detailed examples, laboratory exercises, and a variety of homework problems • Emphasizes practical knowledge useful for solving real-world problems • Contains numerous illustrations of concepts, processes, and devices Solutions manual and downloadable images available with qualifying course adoption

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Microrobotics Methods and Applications Yves Bellouard Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

From conception to realization, Microrobotics: Methods and Applications covers all aspects of miniaturized systems that physically interact and manipulate objects at the microscale.

Abridged Contents continued:

Requiring no formal prerequisites, the book begins by introducing basic results from the strength of materials, mechanics, and applied physics. After forming this foundation, the author describes various flexure systems, actuators, and sensors as well as fabrication techniques relevant for microrobots. He then explores applications of microrobotics in medicine, materials science, and other areas.

Basics Tools for Kinematic Analysis

Focusing on design-oriented multidisciplinary activities, this text describes how to implement various methods for solving microrobotics problems and designing mechanical systems at the microscale. With a broad overview of the current state of the art from research and industry perspectives, the book envisions the future of microrobotics and explores its potential contributions to technology.

Forward, Direct, and Inverse Kinematics

Features: • Presents learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter

Torsion Yield Criteria Kinetics and Dynamics Linear and Angular Momentum Equations of Motion Lagrange Formalism Analysis of Multibody Systems Applied Physics for Microrobotics Scaling Effects An Introduction to the Physics of Adhesion Material Structure and Properties: Crystal and Symmetry Mathematical Formalism: Generalized Stiffness Matrix Elemental Flexures: Design Methodology and Cantilever Beam Notch Hinge

• Contains numerous exercises to encourage hands-on appreciation of the content

Cross Pivot

• Supplies references, recommends further reading, and suggests educational activities

Design Principles of Actuators

• Offers ancillary material, including PowerPoint slides and videos, on a CD-ROM Solutions manual available with qualifying course adoption

Abridged Contents: Fundamental Concepts of Linear Elasticity Mechanics of Material in the Context of Microrobotics

Flexure Systems Electrostatic, Thermal-Based, and Piezoelectric Actuators Shape Memory Alloys Sensors in Microrobotics Sensing Technologies for Displacements Electromagnetic Sensors Optical-Based Displacement Sensors Motion Tracking with Microscopes

Concept of Stress

An Overview of Microfabrication Principles

Concept of Deformation: Strain

Design Selection Criteria

Elasticity: Hooke’s Law

State of the Art and Future Directions

Properties of Plane Area: Second Moment of Inertia Element of Beam Theory

Catalog no. 6195X, November 2009, 464 pp.

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Bionanotechnology

Learning Bio-Micro-Nanotechnology Mel I. Mendelson Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, USA

"… provides an excellent, multi-dimensional approach to learning that I have not seen in other nanotechnology textbooks. … I really like the multitude of ways the author has the students think about the material through problems, group activities, thinking exercises, etc."

—Kory Goldammer, Richland College, Dallas, Texas, USA

Learning Bio-Micro-Nanotechnology teaches the vocabulary, fundamental concepts, and applications of micro/nanotechnology in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, electronics, computers, microtechnology, biomedicine, microscopy, ethics, and risks to humankind. It provides a primary introduction into the small world with a low fog index, using analogies and copious illustrations to simplify the nonobservables.

Practical and easy-to-read, this book is suitable for one- and two-semester undergraduate micro/nanotechnology courses. Chapters include "thinking exercises," examples, and summaries with references. At the end of each chapter, study questions are divided into Bloom’s taxonomy of learning skills and feature team exercises and methods to assess learning. There are many calculations using dimensional analysis according to first principles, but the math is purposely kept at a low level and is used as a means of understanding the concepts. The appendices provide a math review as well as a glossary of terms.

Features: • Provides cross-disciplinary coverage of the field of micro/nanotechnology • Contains a comprehensive chapter on ethics, complete with case studies • Discusses nanotechnology and cancer, and offers future predictions • Comingles vocabulary and concepts with bio-applications Solutions manual and figure slides available with qualifying course adoption

Abridged Contents: Science of Evolution Building a Human Cell Identifying Biomolecules Protein Folding Forensic Methods Mutations Molecular Chemistry Periodic Table Chemical Bonding Macromolecules Polymer Examples Colloids Solid Nanomolecules Bit of Physics Bottom: Energy Levels and Bonding Electronics-on-a-Chip Computer Applications Control Systems Human Eye Light Microscopes Electron Microscopes Nanoelectronics Lithographic Tools Microsensors Microactuators Biochips Nanotechnology and Cancer Risk Assessment and Management Ethics and Social Relevance Chemical and Snow Flake Assemblies Linear-Step, Spiral-Step, and Biomolecular Assemblies Amphiphilic Structures Self-Assembled Colloids and Monolayers Future Predictions Catalog no. 82035, January 2013, 611 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8203-6, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook

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Bionanotechnology Colloids and Interfaces in Life Sciences and Bionanotechnology Second Edition Willem Norde Wageningen University and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands

This classroom-tested reference presents a concise introductory treatment of the physicochemical principles that determine interrelated colloidal and interfacial phenomena relevant to various life sciences. It deciphers the spontaneous assembly of amphiphilic molecules and discusses the intentional fouling of surfaces for the immobilization of cells in bioreactors. Devoting special attention to reversible and soft colloids, the book examines phase separations in polymer systems, electrokinetics of charged permeable surface coatings, and polymer brush coatings to control adsorption and adhesion of particles. Over 100 exercises aid in comprehension.

Molecular Motors in Bionanotechnology Keith Firman and James Youell University of Portsmouth, UK

Many techniques have evolved to study and characterize molecular motors at the single-molecule level, such as the use of molecular tweezer devices. Describing a wide range of molecular motors—from chemical to biological and beyond—this book introduces students to the concepts and benefits of each technique, considers how structural information aids in understanding function, and examines how some motors are used (or may be used in the future) as part of a synthetic, biological approach to building devices and sensors.

Catalog no. N10568, March 2013, 212 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4267-02-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook

Catalog no. K10890, June 2011, 495 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1718-6, $134.95 / £41.99 Also available as eBook

Understanding Nanomedicine An Introductory Textbook Rob Burgess Medical Nanotechnologies, Inc., Richardson, Texas, USA

Drawing on real data and published research from the medical sciences, this book comprehensively covers a broad range of therapeutic and diagnostic applications of nanotechnology, providing descriptions of cutting-edge discoveries along with historical perspectives and future possibilities.

The text discusses the worldwide governmental regulatory impact on nanomedicine and how nanotechnology promises to improve the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease. It focuses on nanomaterials and nanoparticles, considering nanotechnology’s use in major areas of medicine, including cancer treatment, clinical neuroscience, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and diagnostics.

Catalog no. N10477, June 2012, 524 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4316-38-5, $149.95 / £95.00

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Biophysics for Beginners A Journey through the Cell Nucleus Helmut Schiessel Leiden University, The Netherlands

This textbook gives compact introductions to the basics of the field, including molecular cell biology and statistical physics. It then presents in-depth discussions of more advanced biophysics subjects, progressing to state-ofthe-art experiments and their theoretical interpretations. Balancing precise mathematics with physical intuition, the book explores the latest scientific developments. By offering a general introduction to biophysics, yet at the same time restricting itself to processes that occur inside the cell nucleus involving biopolymers (DNA, RNA, and proteins), the text provides students with an accessible read.

Catalog no. N10567, December 2013, 420 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4241-65-6, $149.95 / £95.00

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Technical Writing A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists Phillip A. Laplante The Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, USA

Engineers and scientists are often required to write reports, summaries, manuals, guides, and so forth.

While these individuals certainly have had some sort of English or writing course, it is less likely that they have had any instruction in the special requirements of technical writing.

Filling this void, Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists explains how to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide complements the traditional writer’s reference manuals and other books on technical writing. It aids in understanding the practical considerations of writing technical content.

Drawing on his own work, the author presents many first-hand examples of writing, editing, and publishing technical materials. These examples illustrate how a publication originates, and depict various challenges and solutions.

Features: • Offers precise, hands-on coverage of technical writing • Explores the various avenues for publishing • Explains how to write for blogs, social networks, and other e-media • Includes figures, tables, graphics, bulleted lists, and equations on most pages

Abridged Contents: Structuring and Positioning Your Writing Choosing the Right Words Avoiding Traps Making Your Technical Writing More Interesting The 5 Cs of Technical Writing Referencing The Traditional Writing Process Environment Dealing with Writer’s Block Meeting Deadlines Writing Tools Permissions and Plagiarism

Abridged Contents continued: Scientific Writing Tutorials Opinion Research Papers Reviews of Books, Papers, and Reports Business Communications Resumés Transmittal Letters Writing Letters of Reference Memos Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes Customer Relations Writing Press Releases Presentations Technical Reporting and Procedures Proposals Panel Sessions Strategic Plans and Planning Problem Reports Using Graphical Elements Selecting the Best Model for a Schedule Dealing with Figures, Tables, Equations, and Dynamic Content Publishing Your Work Making a Living as a Writer The Review Process Handling Rejection Open Access Publishing Self-Publishing E-Newsletters Blogging Social Networks E-Magazines E-Readers Writing with Collaborators Writing in Different Voices Behavior of Groups Antipatterns in Organizations Catalog no. K11106, July 2011, 250 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2085-8 $43.95 / £28.99 Also available as eBook

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